Pulman's View from Seaton & Beer, January 29, 2013

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ISSUE NUMBER 392 Est July 2005 PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Tuesday, January 29 2013
Christmas Beer Village Walk your
lights Heritage says way to
fundraiser farewell to health on
for canoe club Patricia Farrell the Wetlands
- page 4 - page 8 - page 8
Regeneration plans move forward
by Laura Goldsbury-Noy
PLANS for the regen- Devon Wildlife Trust If the bid to the Her- The project – and and Positive was optimistic about the
eration of Seaton look [email protected] said: “We’re delighted itage Lottery Fund were the involvement of the Councillor Graham future.
set to move ahead and excited to be part of to falter, there is a contin- Devon Wildlife Trust – Godbeer, chairman of the He said: “With a new
apace, with progress this project. The Jurassic gency plan for a phased has the full support of Seaton Regeneration year now upon us, I’m
being made in a num- lecting from Tesco as of the building. The trust Coast Discovery Centre approach towards the Seaton Town Council and Programme Board, said looking forward to some
will allow us to bring our project, with the possibil- the Seaton Visitor Centre he was delighted at the very tangible develop-
ber of important areas. part of a land agreement. will also be managing a work for wildlife to new ity of fundraising running Trust. progress so far and he TURNto page 4
Towards the end of The council plans to re- bid to the Heritage Lot-
2012, the final instalment invest around £1.8 mil- tery Fund (HLF) for and wider audiences. in parallel with building Town clerk Tony Le
of Tesco funding was lion in a new Jurassic £500,000 to help close “The centre’s position work. Riche said: “Members of
paid to East Devon Dis- Coast Discovery Centre the gap on the final sum in Seaton, next to the Axe The shape of the whole Seaton Town Council are THE GARDEN SHOP
trict Council, following for Seaton, which will be needed to complete the Valley Wetlands, within visitor experience looks pleased to be working Genuine
the earlier development managed by the Devon project. The deadline for walking distance of the set to improve too, with with EDDC and the Re- reductions of
an exciting, integrated generation Board on the
of the supermarket in Wildlife Trust (DWT). applications is February Undercliff and close to landscape surrounding development of the Juras- UP TO 50%
Harbour Road. DWT will not only 8th and a decision by the rich marine environ- the proposed Discovery sic Coast Discovery Cen- Open 10am - 4pm Monday - Saturday
That final payment will manage the centre once it HLF will be made in ments of Lyme Bay, re- Centre at the Underfleet, tre and the Underfleet King Street, Colyton - Tel [phone]
bring to just under £2 is open but are taking a June. ally couldn’t be better. with plans well advanced area as a whole. www.thegardenshopcolyton.co.uk
million - the contribution full part in planning the Excited We must now hope we
for the design of the “These exciting propos-
that EDDC will be col- interior design and layout A spokesman for can secure funding.”
building and how visitors als were presented to a
will arrive at and leave packed town meeting in
the site. October when they were Harepath Road, Seaton,
Devon, EX12 2SX Tel: [phone]
These plans have been received with great en- Web: www.lymebayauction.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]
fine-tuned in advance of thusiasm.
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Monday 4th February at 10am
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See our main advert on page 3
close collaboration be- forward will all con-
tween East Devon Dis- tribute to a positive future
trict Council, Devon for Seaton as a vibrant
County Council, Devon seaside town.”
Wildlife Trust and the Also moving ahead are
Jurassic Coast World EDDC’s expansion plans
Heritage Site team. for the Wetlands, with the
Full support acquisition of Sheep’s
Outline planning per- Marsh as part of the final
It’s panto time (cid:0)Cast members of Seaton mission for the discovery hand-over from Tesco.
Panto’s ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ centre has been granted This provides another
in rehearsal at the town hall and architects are work- vital component in the
See page 9 ing on tweaking the de- fantastic success story of
signs to comply with the Wetlands nature re-
planning conditions. serve.
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pushed towards more filling but less nutri-
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Church Street, Lyme Regis, Assistant manager
derella”, which played to feature this week. His James Bennett took
Dorset DT7 3DB sell-out audiences at the New Year resolution is to charge of Saturday’s re-
Telephone [phone] village hall last week. stop eating Toblerones. verse fixture at Sector
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NEWS AT A www.axminster-today.co.uk Pulman’s View From, Tuesday, January 29th 2013
GLANCE IN SIDMOUTH
From the editor’s chair
Council prepare
EAST DEVON
Village life is thriving
for local projects
THIS WEEK
I WROTElast week about how I urge my reporters some faces to names of people I have dealt with COSTSassociated with special projects have seen
to get out and “knock on some doors” when many times . A local farmer had to clear the snow the town council precept in Sidmouth rocket.
AXMINSTER there’s not much news around. from the village hall car park for the meeting to Sidmouth Town Council’s precept for the next fi-
I was always encouraged to do this when I first take place and despite the sub-zero temperatures nancial year has been set at £400,000 – an increase
Hub to promote started as a young reporter on the Express & Echo a reasonable number turned out for my trip down of almost £60,000 compared to the current one of
in Honiton and was put under the wing of their East memory lane. about £342,000, the equivalent of 16 per cent rise,
Devon reporter David Haydon. Hawkchurch was one of those villages I regularly believed to be the highest in the area.
healthy eating When things were a little quiet in the office, (sit- visited as a young reporter and I have many happy Councillors agreed on the hike because they ex-
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among residents. your patch and I soon became acquainted with all great example of village life at its best. I don’t think mended to peg the authority’s staff and administra-
Formally named The Heart Hub, the project is the back lanes which has stood me in good stead over I’ve ever seen an audience have more fun in such tion costs at a total of £109,950.
brainchild of Axminster-based charity Health and the years. a confined space. But they were also recommended to approve a sig-
Local Food for Families (HALFF). Pubs, post offices and vicarages were always Another village where the community spirit is as nificant increase for reserves and additional items
The Heart Hub targets people with heart disease most productive when it came to digging up the strong as ever is Kilmington where residents from the current financial year’s figure of about
and those at risk of heart disease, and was set up odd story or two and I soon came to appreciate just turned out in force for a Burns Night celebration, £39,000 to £67,500.
thanks to a joint £10,000 grant from Heart Research how much goes on in village life. reported on page 13, courtesy of local resident OTTERY ST MARY
UK and Subway. Little has changed over the past 40 years and vil- Brian Lavender, who fulfils the long-lost role of
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launch, which was held last Tuesday evening.
Last week, with the side roads still badly affected Village life is certainly thriving in this neck of the
HALFF’s Heart Hub strategy involves a mix of
healthy eating advice and healthy lifestyle advice as by the snow, I was invited over to Hawkchurch to woods. THE OCCUPANTSof a car escaped physical injuries
a whole, including physical activity. speak to the History Society on my years in the when it overturned and landed on its roof in Barrack
A Heart Hub Champion will do preventative work newspaper industry and where it was good to put Philip Evans Road, Ottery St Mary.
by holding cooking and street dance courses at Axe The single-vehicle accident occurred in the morn-
Valley Community College. SEATON HONITON ing of Saturday, Janaury 26th.
HALFF officials stress that there is nothing sexist Firefighters were called at 11.22am and rushed to
about leaving boys out, saying girls are targeted be- Regeneration plans Group calls for the scene, joined by police and paramedics.
cause they are more likely to give up sports at that Members of the emergency services were met by
age than boys. an overturned Jaguar XKR Coupe, registered to an
The Heart Hub will also work with health profes- coming together better rail services Ottery resident.
sionals, who will recommend/refer the hub to cer- A spokesperson for the fire and rescue service said:
tain patients.
“Fire crews confirmed a single vehicle road traffic
People are also invited to join a register, which will PLANSfor the regeneration of Seaton look set to A PRESSURE group has called for improvements to collision with one car overturned in the roadway.
issue them with regular advice and invitations to ac- move ahead apace, with progress being made in a the railway line serving Honiton. “All persons were free and clear of the vehicle upon
tivities such as healthy cooking demonstrations. number of important areas. Rail services through the town were suspended for the arrival of the fire service. Fire crews made the
Visits to various groups and societies are also
planned, and HALFF’s Laura O’Rourke said: “We are Towards the end of 2012, the final instalment of about a week last autumn because of flood-related vehicle safe and absorbed a petrol spillage on the
not expecting people to just come to us, so we will Tesco funding was paid to East Devon District Coun- incidents along the line, including a landslip at Honi- roadway.”
take cookery demonstrations to any groups that cil, following the earlier development of the super- ton Tunnel which led the Devon and Cornwall branch A police spokesperson said the car had clipped a
want us there.” market in Harbour Road. of pressure group Railfuture to produce a report of hedge when it came off the road.
That final payment will bring to just under £2 mil- observations and recommendations
A CREDITunion will open up in Axminster, initially
for one day a week. lion - the contribution that EDDC will be collecting The report is named ‘November 2012 Railway
Devon-wide Plough & Share Credit Union has been from Tesco as part of a land agreement. Flooding in Devon: Observations & Recommenda-
keen to include Axminster for some time, and gave The council plans to re-invest around £1.8 million tions’.
a presentation to the town council in March last year. in a new Jurassic Coast Discovery Centre for Seaton, A package of measures is called for in the report,
The credit union concept is widely supported by local which will be managed by the Devon Wildlife Trust including culverts and more passing loops.
authorities and other agencies as it can provide an (DWT). The report said: “The low embankment across the
alternative to loan sharks. DWT will not only manage the centre once it is River Axe flood plain should be made more perme-
Credit unions encourage members to save regu- open but are taking a full part in planning the interior able to flood water. Low bridges and culverts should
larly, and offer loans after a certain time of saving. design and layout of the building. The trust will also be added to the flood plain sections to stop flood
Help and support in managing financial affairs is be managing a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)
water building up and then washing away the track
also offered if requested. for £500,000 to help close the gap on the final sum
foundations.”
To ensure a regular presence in the town, volun- needed to complete the project. The deadline for ap-
A passing loop was added at Axminster only a few
teers are needed. plications is February 8th and a decision by HLF will
years ago, which led to an improved timetable with
be made in June.
hourly trains in both directions. But campaigners
A spokesman for Devon Wildlife Trust said: “We’re
want two new double-track passing loops.
delighted and excited to be part of this project. The
Jurassic Coast Discovery Centre will allow us to bring
Harepath Road, Seaton, our work for wildlife to new and wider audiences.”
Devon, EX12 2SX Tel: [phone]
Web: www.lymebayauction.co.ukE-mail: [email protected] COLYTON EAST DEVON BRANCH
Club seeks loan to
ANTIQUES & GENERAL
www.eastdevoncats.com
AUCTION to secure future ALL OUR CATS AND KITTENS ARE FLEAD, WORMED, VACCINATED, MICROCHIPPED AND IF OVER 5 MONTHS OLD, NEUTERED.
WE ALSO HELP WITH NEUTERING COSTS FOR THE KITTENS WE HOME
Monday 4th February at 10am These are only a few of the cats in our care who are looking for homes. If you do not see the cat for you, please call 01884 277438
COLYTON Memorial Social Club hopes to secure a RUBY(pictured) is a lovely friendly 16 month old semi long haired girl who is staying at
VICTORIAN/EDWARDIAN FURNITURE, “substantial” loan after cexperiencing financial diffi- our foster home in Seaton............................................................................01297 21610
SILVER & PLATED WARE, PORCELAIN, culties. BAILEYS & COINTREAUare very friendly and lively 20 month old white brothers who are
The Colyton Chamber of Feoffees has offered to also staying here..........................................................................................01297 21610
GLASSWARE, JEWELLERY. OBJETS D’ART,
loan an undisclosed amount to the club but has DIZZY & HOLLYare very sweet and gentle 14 year old siblings who are staying near
COINS, PAINTINGS, PRINTS & RUGS asked for some security on its money, such as a Axminster.....................................................................................................01297 35110
charge on the building. However, there is some con- BONNIEis a very friendly 5 year old brindle girl who is also staying here....01297 35110
GOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS fusion over who owns the social club and, if it be- KATIE & KIRSTIEare delightful 7 month old sisters who are staying at our foster home
longs to Colyton Parish Council, a charge on the near Bowd..................................................................................................01395 577334
OVER 1000 LOTS EACH SALE building will not be permitted.
CLAUDIAis a very affectionate 2 year old black & white lap cat who is also staying here.
Parish clerk Liz Berry explained that the council
...................................................................................................................01395 577334
was not allowed to take out a mortgage or hold a
ON VIEW: FLORRIEis a lovely 5 year old black & white long haired lap cat who has had to have an
charge against any of its properties.
Thursday 31st January & Friday 1st February (9am – 5pm) Despite taking legal advice on the matter, council- eye removed. She is staying in Aylesbeare.................................................01395 233494
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd February (10am – 5pm) lors are still not clear on who owns the building but TEDDYis a very friendly black long haired boy who is staying in Plymtree01884 277438
Morning of the sale (9am - onwards) a further update was expected to be given at a For Neutering Advice and help with Neutering Costs for those eligible Call 01297 21610
meeting last night (Monday).
IF YOU HAVE LOST OR FOUND A CAT PLEASE CALL - 01297 21610
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PADDLE POWER| Axe Vale Canoe Club receive a boost from the Baker family of Sidford from their Christ-
mas lights collection
Happy 21st
BEAU BASTIN A ChristmAslights display in a by Laura Goldsbury Noy
Wishing you a very Birthday residential road in sidford has [email protected]
raised money for Axe Vale Canoe
happy 21st birthday BEAU
Club. ported the official switch on going through refurbishment to
on 4/02/2013 The Baker family were delighted which was aired lived on heart its changing facilities and kitchen
Hope you have a super day! Love Mum, Shaun, with the generous donations Fm radio. and the money will contribute to-
Lots of Love Nan, Grandad Frank & Family x x x from those who came to appre- Graham and Jordan Baker wards the undergoing work.
ciate their Christmas lights visited the canoe club last sun- sidmouth rugby Club also had
& all the Sloman Family
display during the festive period. day and presented the group a boost for their team develop-
The family thanked all those with a cheque for £50 before ment, after Alexa and Kyle Baker
LISA BANDY SANDRA BRANN who donated to their collection they took a chilly paddle down donated a further £50 to man-
box, as well those who came to the river Axe. ager John hamill and coach Josh
HAPPY 40TH Happy Anniversary look at the lights display or sup- The canoe club is currently reed.
BIRTHDAY MUM! for 30th January
Plans for discovery centre
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! Lots of Love Phillip
Lots of love from
Christine & David
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Marshes. EDDC’s aspiration is to thorities in the three counties,
-ments in Seaton’s regeneration provide a high-quality gateway to with the support of Sustrans.
AMELIA programme. Seaton and to enhance its role as Once completed, it will cover
Happy 72nd Birthday “I welcome the positive in- a visitor destination, on the Juras- 70 miles and will connect Seaton
HOWARD GLIDEWELL cvioll vanemd ethnet osfu Sppeaotrot no Tf othwen V Ciosiutonr- siTc hCeo aasimt W iso rtlod cHaepriittaalgisee S oitne .t he Atox miWnsetesrt,o n-CSuhparedr-, MaIlrme instveira,
HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY Centre Trust. With Devon town’s special attractions of Taunton, Bridgwater, Highbridge
MARROW Wildlife Trust driving the project World Heritage Coast and and Burnham-on-Sea.
Growing old is mandatory. wildlife sanctuary, viewable on Devon County Council has
I am confident that the pro-
Love from William, foot, by bike, or from the unique amended the route for the Stop
Growing up is optional! gramme will go from strength to
Seaton Tramway. Line Way cycle route through
Myra & the kids x x x Love from Mum & Dad strength in 2013.” The Regeneration Area will also Colyford. Following a series of
Speaking on behalf of Seaton
play an important retail, commer- public consultation events last
Discovery Centre Trust, trustee
cial and residential part in the fu- year, the revised route in Colyford
FREE FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT FORM Donald Campbell said: “People in ture of the town, integrating key now avoids Orchard Close, which
Seaton and the wider area will be
attractions such as the Seaton is a private lane, and instead fol-
delighted that after 12 years of
Message............................................................................................................................................................................................. Tramway, Seaton Marshes and lows the western side of the
community effort this facility is
the Axe Estuary and providing hedge boundary of the wetlands
............................................................................................................................................................... going ahead. further visitor facilities. to connect with an existing track
................................................................................................................................................................. “We will work with our partners Cycle network which joins Seaton Road opposite
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NEWS FROM EAST DEVON www.axminster-today.co.uk Tuesday, January 29th 2013 5
Council drop housing advice sessions Council leader
in hospital
A LOCALauthority looks set to drop its current format Board said: “The sessions were initially very well at- “In some areas we hold housing surgeries as and
of housing drop-in sessions because of low turnouts. tended with more than 15 tenants at the first few ses- when needed, most notably on the Heath Park estate in after return
A recommendation has been made to scrap the cur- sion held in Exmouth. Honiton.
rent format of regular sessions and instead operate on The number of tenants attending varied and in towns “We intend to continue with the surgeries and expand
an ‘as and when required’ basis. such as Exmouth and Axminster the number of tenants these to cover other areas as and when the need arises.” from holiday
It was in 2007 that East Devon District Council’s taking up this opportunity to meet staff have been high, Members of the Housing Review Board met on Jan-
(EDDC) Tenant Participation team introduced district- whereas in villages such as Newton Poppleford the uary 10th and resolved to recommend that drop-in ses-
wide informal drop in sessions to provide an opportu- numbers have been consistently low. sions in the current format are stopped and ad hoc
EAST Devon District
nity for tenants to meet housing officers in person. “In the last 12 months the number of tenants attending sessions be held as and when required.
Council (EDDC) leader
Some sessions attracted more than 15 tenants but the sessions has significantly decreased. In addition, it was recommended that drop-in sessions
Paul Diviani was admitted
there has since been a decline - with one session in “As so few tenants are taking this opportunity to could be held - but only after what is known as estate
to a London hospital after
2012 failing to attract a single tenant. speak to housing officers, we are recommending that walkabouts.
returning from a holiday
A report prepared for EDDC’s Housing Review these sessions are discontinued in the present format. A final decision will be made in due course.
overseas.
Sidmouth tops recycled AONB celebrating 50 years It is understood that Mr
Diviani - who is a Conser-
Christmas tree league vative councillor repre-
senting Yarty Ward -
holidayed in South Africa
EAST Devon Parks Service has reported a good crop of EASTDevon is well known for its will be running a photographic com- Anniversary celebrations will take and was taken ill on his way back to the UK.
Christmas trees for the annual recycling effort in the beautiful landscapes, stunning coast- petition entitled “Focus on 50 – cel- place on Friday, September 20th at EDDC has confirmed its leader underwent tests
district this year. line, fascinating history and vibrant ebrating half a century of the East Bicton College. Professor Michael in hospital and has since been discharged and re-
The annual recycling of Christmas trees took place in communities. Devon AONB” as well as a writing Dower CBE, former chief executive turned to Devon.
In 1963 this unique landscape was competition for all ages called “Life of the Countryside Commission, will
the week following Twelfth Night recently. In a statement issued on Wednesday, January
designated as an Area of Outstanding and Landscape” with some great be the special guest. He is also son
A total of 633 trees were turned into woodchip, which 23rd, an EDDC spokesperson said: “As a precaution
will now be composted for future use as mulch. Nimaptuorratal nBceea nuatyti, oinna rlelyc.o Tgnoi tmioanr ko ft hitiss prizesW oanl ko ftfheer. East Devon Way olafi dJo thhne fDoouwndear,t iwonhso sfeo rw thoerk N inat 1io9n4a5l following a holiday abroad it was thought prudent
The total number of trees recycled was just 6 down special anniversary 2013 will be a The AONB is also challenging as Parks and Access to the Countryside to keep Paul in hospital for tests to establish the na-
fewer than in January 2012. (cid:0) year of celebration with events, ac- many people as possible to walk the Act 1949 which created the AONB ture of the problem which caused him a great de-
The totals by town are as follows (with 2012 figures tivities and exhibitions throughout length of the East Devon Way during and National Park system. gree of discomfort over the weekend after flying
in brackets): the region. the year. This 40-mile route passes John Wilding, Head of Forestry into Heathrow Airport last Saturday (January 19th).
(cid:1) Sidmouth 152 (138) The festivities kick off in April through the heart of the AONB, from and Environment for Clinton Devon “The results have yielded nothing of concern or
(cid:1) Exmouth 126 (157) with Heritage Week culminating in Exmouth to Lyme Regis. All those Estate, and East Devon AONB Part- that is of risk to other people.
(cid:1) Seaton 88 (56) the Peter Orlando Hutchinson Proj- who complete the route will be re- nership chairman, said “The East “As a consequence Paul returned to Devon yes-
ect Conference at Kennaway House warded with a unique certificate. Devon AONB is an inspirational terday i.e. Tuesday (as against being in his EDDC of-
(cid:1) Budleigh Salterton 80 (57) in Sidmouth. Throughout the sum- Local businesses are being encour- place to live and work and we hope fice on Monday as planned).
(cid:1) Ottery St Mary 70 (87) mer the AONB team and members aged to get involved by using the as many people as possible will help “This did not prevent him being able to carry on
(cid:1)Honiton 47 (60) of the AONB Partnership will be at- 50th anniversary logo. In return us celebrate this amazing land- working with his iPhone and laptop.”
(cid:1) Axminster 43 (64) tending the Axe Vale Festival, Heath they will be included on a supporters scape”. “Andrew Moulding, who is a highly capable and
A council official said: “Some towns saw a healthy in- Week at Woodbury Common and list and receive free promotion of To make sure you don’t miss out experienced deputy leader, was looking after day-
crease in participation, whilst other others dropped Honiton Show, with displays de- their business not only on the East on any of the activities and to get to-day issues while Paul was on holiday and was
scribing the many varied projects the Devon AONB stand at high profile more information, go to www.east-
back, but there seems to be no particular pattern or able to cope with the extra two days’ cover.”
AONB supports. local shows, but also on their web- devonaonb.org.uk or contact the
reason to explain the differences.”
From January onwards the AONB site. team on 01404 46663
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6 Tuesday January 29th 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk NEWS FROM AXMINSTER
Tool centre
forms team
to inspire
and lead
By Anders Larsson
(cid:1) FLASHBACK to last December when Axminster
Mayor Andrew Moulding met Father Christmas on [email protected]
Festive Friday
Rotary fix date NINEtalented staff members have been picked for the
newly-started Team Aspire at Axminster Tool Centre.
Team Aspire has been formed around a learning and
for festive Friday development programme which aims to develop mem- (cid:1)TEAM SELECTION: Mentor Helen Terry (centre) pictured with Team Aspire members (from the left) - Charlie
bers into manager and team leader material. Cross, Nick Taylor, Kelly Baker, Samantha Barry, David Long, Jade Keam, Antony Jempson, Richard Beer and
As part of the programme, team members will be work- David Jones
CHRISTMAShas been and gone but a date has already ing on group and individual projects relevant to the busi-
been agreed for this year’s Festive Friday. ness: focusing on ways of reducing costs, generating ness and benefit the local community.” The team has also been tasked with building up links
The popular event is run by The Rotary Club of profit or improving customer service. Another part of the brief is to raise funds for charity. within the community and is currently working closely
Axminster and features Christmas-related activities A company spokesperson said: “All members have had The charity chosen for the 15-month programme is with the Axe Valley Community College.
and attractions in and around Trinity Square. to draw up their own personal development plan and, Children’s Hospice South West. In the approach to The college is running its own development programme
FrRidoatya,r Diaenc Memarbtienr K 6inthg. said: “We have decided to go for tphorrotu fgrohmou ta thmee pnrtoorg rwamithmine ,t hwei lcl osmeepka gnuyi daanndc aen a nodu tssuidpe- wChoroidstemn aosb, jtehcets t emaamd eo brgya Anixsmedi nas trearf fSlek ialln Cd etnhter es atuleto orsf and some of the Aspire team members are acting as men-
“The feedback that I have received was all very pos- business coach. and evening woodturning classes for staff. tors to the students.
itive so I guess we will follow the same pattern again, “Such projects will give the team the opportunity to try Extremely pleased Forthcoming events for the Aspire team include a chal-
making little improvements where we can. out different skills ranging from leadership and motiva- More fundraising events are being planned, including lenge day at Escot House – the Rock Solid Race - com-
“Nearer the time, of course, we will all start praying tion to financial management and organisational flair. an application to be one of the nominated call centres for peting against teams from other local and regional
for a fine evening.” “Team members will benefit from observing one an- Comic Relief on Friday, March 15th. organisations, and an Apprentice-style project where the
other and trying out new strategies and styles in a ‘safe’ Aspire member and fundraising initiative leader Kelly group will split into two teams and be given a sum of
Axminster story? situation.” Baker said” “We are extremely pleased with the progress money to develop an idea or create something to sell and
Helen Terry, the main mentor of the group, explained: we have made so far. make a profit.
Call 01297 631120 “The Aspire programme provides a fresh approach to “We have already raised over £1,000 for Children’s Speaking about the project, aspokesperson for Asxmi-
learning that is designed to meet the development needs
Hospice South West and our aim for the next 12 months nater Power Tools to said: “The good news is that no one
of the individual, make a practical difference to the busi-
is to raise as much money as we can.” will be fired.”
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NEWS FROM AXMINSTER www.axminster-today.co.uk Tuesday, January 29th 2012 7
Council in
News briefs
bid to save Concern for
man’s welfare
old court
POLICEand ambulance personnel
investigated concerns about the
welfare of a man in Axminster town
centre on Thursday of last week.
By Anders Larsson
Police officers were seen in and
[email protected] around Trinity Square, and a force
spokesperson said: “Police were
called around 6.50pm regarding
A TOWNcouncil quartet has been formed to try and save concern for the welfare of a man in
an Axminster site from being lost to housing. Axminster town centre.
But a fellow councillor has warned them they haven’t “Police responded and located the
got much time before the site is put on the market. man.”
As previously reported, town and district councillor The 45-year-old Taunton man
Douglas Hull is desperate to make something of the de- was found on Minster Green.
funct magistrates’ court and surrounding land in Lyme No further details were given by
Road, Axminster. the police, but ambulance person-
The building is owned by Devon County Council nel also arrived to assess the man’s
(DCC), and previous and abandoned plans for the site condition.
have included a youth centre as well as an emergency
service centre. Chimney fire
Talks with medical practice
When Axminster Town Council met on Monday of last A CHIMNEY fire broke out in an
week the Mayor, Councillor Andrew Moulding - who is Axminster property in the evening
also a district and county councillor - revealed that talks of Monday of last week.
had also been held with Axminster Medical Practice Firefighters were called to Bon-
about a possible move to the site. ners Drive just after 6.10pm and a
But nothing materialised and mayor Moulding said: spokesperson for the fire and res-
“There is every possibility that DCC will market the site (cid:0)HANDOVER: Cats Protection members (left) enjoyed a fruitful trip to the Pets at Home branch in Axminster cue service said: “One local appli-
in the near future.” ance attended the incident.
The popular bet among councillors seemed to be that Pets store raises cash to save cats “Crews got to work extinguishing
the site would be sold for “another” housing project. the chimney fire, which involved a
It was proposed and agreed to form a sub-committee wood-burning stove, using a triple
tasked with exploring other uses for the site. ladder extension, roof ladders,
The four-strong sub-committee is made up of council- THEPets at Home branch in Axminster has raised fundraisers in October last year and amassed an impressive total safety at height equipment and
lors Douglas Hull, Chris Scott, Mervyn Symes and John more than £600 for the East Devon branch of Cats of £621. hose reels along with a thermal im-
Stevenson. Protection. A company spokesperson said: “All at Pets at Home would like aging camera.”
Councillor Moulding told them: “You need to act Staff organised a raffle, a cake stall and other to thank all their customers for helping in our fundraising.”
quickly”
Credit Union to open in town
A CREDIT union will concept is widely sup- financial affairs is also of- of being a local loans and
open up in Axminster, ini- ported by local authorities fered if requested. savings co-operative - the
tially for one day a week. and other agencies as it To ensure a regular pres- best answers are often
Devon-wide Plough & can provide an alternative ence in the town, volun- local ones.
Share Credit Union has to loan sharks. teers are needed. “When money is bor-
been keen to include Credit unions encourage Plough & Share manager rowed from a credit union,
Axminster for some time, members to save regularly, Paula Anscomb said: “All it is usually recycled in the
and gave a presentation to and offer loans after a cer- our service points are run local community, and with
the town council in March tain time of saving. Help by enthusiastic volunteers, lower borrowing rates than
last year. The credit union and support in managing in keeping with our ethos other short term lenders, it
means that there’s more
money to spend in local
shops.”
“To ensure regular
opening, Plough & Share
need volunteers who are
willing to give a couple of
hours per week to bring
this much needed service
to Axminster.
“Credit Unions encour-
age their members to save
regularly as well as offer-
ing straightforward loans.
“A typical credit union
lending rate is much
cheaper than any alterna-
tive for those turned down
for loans by high street
banks, who are then often
forced to use doorstep
lenders or payday loans at
very high rates of interest.
“We look forward to
welcoming new volun-
teers and new Axminster
Credit Union members
and in offering a local
service to existing mem-
bers.”
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8 Tuesday January 29th 2013 www.seaton-today.co.uk SEATON & BEER NEWS
Walk your way to health on the Wetlands
News briefs
Music 4 Life
by Laura Goldsbury Noy
IT’S not too late to make a New Year resolu- for a regular brisk walk can be a great way to If you would like to join in, make your way
Beervillagers are gearing up for tion that will be fun to keep and cost you noth- [email protected] increase physical activity levels, gain en- to the Axe Estuary Wetlands Car Park next to
ing. hanced physical and psychological health Seaton Cemetery, at 10:15am for a 10:30am
a music event to be held on Sat-
In an initiative run by Leisure East Devon benefits and improve the way you feel about start, on February 7th.
urday, February 2nd to raise in partnership with NHS Devon, Seaton and “Anyone with a history of heart problems or your life. Walks are free of charge, and refreshments
money for Cancer research. Colyton Medical Practice (working with other medical conditions should consult their This scheme offers the added benefit of will be available at the end.
‘Music 4 Life’ will begin with a Townsend House Surgery) and East Devon doctor beforehand.” meeting up with others and exploring some For more information contact Andrew Dare
table top sale from 9am until 1pm District Council’s Countryside team, the first Dr Joe Kent, from Seaton and Colyton Med- of thje most beautiful areas of our commu- on 01404 814 317 or outreach@ledleisure.
at the Mariners Hall, with stalls of a series of Health Walks will take place on ical Practice added: “For many people, going nity.” co.uk
featuring tools, children’s toys, February 7th.
Villagers say farewell to Patricia
books and homemade cakes, as The ‘Walk this Way’ scheme was first intro-
well as bacon butties and re- duced in 2001 in East Devon to encourage
freshments. people of all ages and abilities, including
Then it’s time to boogie on down those with health and mobility problems, to Volunteers and members funds for new displays at the her championship of the World work, support and dedication
introduce walking as part of their routine and
through the decades from 7pm of Beer Village Heritage gath- Fine Foundation Centre as well Heritage site. over the years and wished her
lifestyle.
until midnight with five live local Now it is coming to Seaton, where partici- ered at the village bomb shel- as planning and implementing Those attending the party and her husband well for their
acts taking to the stage at the pants can take advantage of the striking ter to bid farewell to a long a varied programme of walks thanked Patricia for all her hard retirement in Cornwall.
Mariners Hall. beauty of the Axe Estuary Wetlands. serving trustee of the group. and talks.
Artists on the night will include All walks are led by qualified volunteer A great number of support- Her rock-pool safaris are al-
Dan Crisp, Adam Sweet and The ‘walk leaders’ who have undergone the na- ers turned up to the farewell ways popular, and her ency-
Barries, and organisers hope for a tional ‘Walking the Way to Health’ training as party, which aimed to cele- clopaedic knowledge of all
real party to help boost their well as receiving training in First Aid Resus- brate the work of dedicated things ecological will be much
fundraising. citation. villager Patricia Farrell before missed by the group.
Tickets cost £8 (£10 on the The walk routes are kept short so that they she retires to Cornwall. she organised a ‘bioblitz’ on
door) and are available from can easily be fitted into a daily routine. The As well as being co-chair- Beer beach in 2011, and is cur-
post-Christmas period is a time when many man, Patricia has been in- rently writing up the results of
Annie Boalch on 01297 21305 or
turn their thoughts towards improving their volved in village heritage for 20 a dormouse survey under-
from Beer Post Office.
well-being, and what better opportunity to years. taken last year.
Arts evening enjoy a new fitness regime than joining other As an ecologist, Patricia first During 2012, Patricia worked
like minded people for an invigorating walk became involved with the Beer on the Wildscapes project with
in a stunning landscape? environmental Group before it the east Devon Area of out-
BeerArts Group will present a Exercise doesn’t have to be painful, and it amalgamated with Beer Vil- standing natural Beauty and
social evening of illustrated talks can even be fun. Routes around the Axe Es- lage Heritage. local parish councils, as well as
covering bird migration and ecol- tuary Wetlands are easy - flat and level with a During her role, she has with Beer scouts and Cubs.
ogy by Dr Humphrey Sitters and high-grade surface. headed a number of projects Patricia has also been an ac-
the Art of Bee Keeping by row- Walk co-ordinator Andrew Dare said: “The and campaigns such as ‘Don’t tive member of the Coastlink
land Malony and John Hewson. walks are aimed at people who are doing very poo-poo it’, helping to clear group and with other initia- BIDDING FAREWELL | Long-serving member of the Beer
The event will be held on Thurs- little or no exercise at present, but who would away dog mess from Beer’s tives managed by the Jurassic Village Heritage, Patricia Farrell, is pictured opening a farewell
day, January 31st, starting at like to become more active. streets. Coast team. In 2010 she was gift alongside the chairman of Beer Village Heritage and Fine
7:30pm in Beer Social Club. entry “However, everyone is welcome. Walkers More recently Patricia has one of the first recipients of Foundation Centre, Norah Jaggers, and volunteer Ursula
are encouraged to walk at their own comfort-
is free and all are welcome. been very active in raising the Jurassic Coast Award for Makepeace Photo by HENRY JAGGERS
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SEATON & BEER NEWS www.seaton-today.co.uk Tuesday January 29th 2013 9
Seaton Panto cast prepares
for ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
SEATONPanto is busy rehearsing years old to ‘over 50.’ Supported Tickets are already selling fast
for their next production of ‘Jack by Seaton’s popular and well- from the Town Hall Box Office but
& the Beanstalk’ to be staged at known ‘thespians’, four of the there are spaces still available
‘The Gateway’, Seaton Town Hall lead roles in this year’s pan- across the performances, includ-
from Thursday, February 14th to tomime will be played by youth ing the Saturday matinee.
Sunday, February 17th. members of the society. Tickets are £8 for adults and
Once again a leading cast fea- With a very funny script and £5 for children, 12 and under
turing a handful of spectacular lively songs, plus the usual panto and are available from the box
young performers will be at the banter and slapstick, the show office on 01297 625699, open
forefront of the show, with cast promises to be another family Monday to Saturday, 10am until
members ranging from eight treat. 1pm.
(cid:1)Wicked Witch Piccalilli
(cid:1)Dancers Laura, Caitlin and Victoria (Rosie Manley)
(cid:1)Jack (Alison Bennett) and (cid:1)Snatchet and Scarper (Debbie
Princess Primrose (Jess Hill) and Caraleigh Bradley)
(cid:2) YoungSteRS from Seaton Pantomime Society got creative when they got together for a special
workshop. The group were joined by local sculptor Harry Cooper to focus on creating props and designing
the set for their upcoming pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Whilst making various props for their
upcoming performance, they also created the giant beanstalk
10 Tuesday January 29th 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk VILLAGE NEWS
Making merry
N the village of THEATRE REVIEW is pretty much an art form
Membury they know in its own right.
I by Philip Evans
how to let their hair With such a confined
down – especially when stage area, improvisation
it comes to the pan- Cinderella is essential and director
tomime season. Membury Merrymakers and set designer Barry
And let their hair down Marshall and his team de-
Membury Village Hall
they certainly did with serve great credit for creat-
the staging of the vil- ing no less than 15 scene
lage’s 12th panto, Cin- But this was more than experience, taking audi- changes by clever use of
derella, presented by the just a group of keen ama- ence participation to new the flaps.
Membury Merrymakers. Top marks also to musi-
teur stage performers pre- limits.
In the cosy confines of cal director Billy
senting their annual outing They positively revelled
the village hall and with Matthews, one of the most
in the spotlight. This was a in the corny jokes, ads libs
one of the smallest stage talented young performers
areas imaginable, the real village event and on and occasional slip-ups, in the area, for his choice
Merrymakers produced a the night I attended the au- adding greatly to the hu- of musical numbers which
show that had the packed dience worked just as hard mour of the occasion, greatly enhanced the en-
out audiences rolling is as the cast to make the proving beyond doubt that joyment factor and which
The Folly Nursery judged “Outstanding” by Ofsted in the garden and use the fences to practice their first the aisles. evening such an enjoyable making merry in Membury included some classics
in 2012, catering for children from birth to five years steps. Lucy, the guinea fowl and Sparkle and Milla, the
old, has spaces for babies this summer. So if you are chickens, provide great entertainment and are a draw
planning to return to work later in the year do come for toddlers to make their way across the grass by any
and see the cosy environment inside the Folly and means possible. The Folly Nursery in Dalwood is just
the great outdoors that our babies use ‘dressed to 5 minutes off the A35 at the Shute turn and the
play’ even in this chilly weather! We get outside in all ample parking makes dropping off really easy. In the
weathers – the Pre-School children doing Forest school holidays and at half term there are also special
School every week and the babies and toddlers crawl activities for 5 to 8 year olds.
(cid:0)CHORUS LINE: Cast members
who did a stalwart job support-
ing the leading performers in
Membury Merrymakers’ “Cin-
derella” pantomime at the Vil-
lage Hall
(cid:0)MEMBURY’S ROYAL PARTY: King
Nat Bruzon, Queen Angela Stride and
Prince Harry Kirsten McIlroy pictured
with their two hapless courtiers Dan
and Dino (Pauline Masrshall and
Robbi Robson)