Pulman's View from Seaton & Colyton, January 24, 2017

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incorporating Beer & Colyford
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Motel site dangers
COLYTON NEWS THIS WEEK
due to vandalism
‘MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE HAS A BAD ACCIDENT’ SAYS NEIGHBOUR
Anders Larsson
[email protected]
Web designer publishes third book
THE former Seaton Heights Motel site has COLYTON website designer Adrian W. West has
been smashed up so badly that it has become produced his third book on web design. The new
“potentially very dangerous”, police say. book, Practical Web Design for Absolute Begin-
ners, provides a superior alternative to the in-
Plans to build an an upmarket hotel, holiday homes,
creasing use of Content Management Systems.
a restaurant and spa have ground to a halt, leaving
See page 11 for full story
the site open for vandals.
Lyme Bay Leisure, the company behind the devel-
opment, says it is in talks with East Devon District
Council to make the scheme financially viable. homreeds
But, in the meantime, the site has become a popular
hangout for groups of youths.
Police have received complaints, and Neighbour-
hood Beat Manager PC Richard Jenkins said: Estate Agents
“Seaton Heights has been empty for some time and
is now in a very poor state. nBIG PROMISES: A sign on the fence of the derelict Seaton Heights Motel pictures holiday homes and an hotel 0.75% + Vat
“Vandalism has taken place over that time, with but developers Lyme Bay Leisure are still in talks with East Devon District Council over making the plans
graffiti and doors and windows smashed to such an financially viable Call To Arrange
extent that the site is potentially very dangerous.
“Police are reminding youths and their parents that van & Camping Site proprietor Tim Salter said: He did not elaborate on the reason for the setback, A Free Valuation
trespassing on the site may result in serious injury or “Three to four times over Christmas we noticed kids but said: “We have been having further discussions
indeed criminal or civil prosecutions.” up there. with East Devon District Council, endeavouring to
Seaton Heights neighbour and Manor Farm Cara- “We called the police because they were chucking make the scheme commercially viable so it can move 01297 300502
stuff into our field. forward.”
“The sports hall has a main gym and a balcony, I He added that that the company plans to issue more
used to go there as a kid. information, including a start date, in late February.
Scott Rowe
“It sounded like something big had been pushed Seaton Town Council was to discuss the concerns
from the balcony - we heard a big bang over Christ- raised as Pulman’s View From Seaton & Colyton
mas. went to press on Monday evening.
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HEALTH MATTERS
INSIDE
this week’s paper
Golden Years
Pages 27-30
A NEW 24-hour maternity the RD&E for further exami- able to offer this new service.
National Story triage service is set to launch nation. We feel that by offering con-
at the Royal Devon & Exeter In an emergency, patients sistent advice via one tele-
Telling Week Hospital, which will give ex- should always dial 999 in the phone line will improve the
pectant mums direct access first instance. information given and subse-
to support from qualified The new set up marks a quent care that women will
Page 14 midwives if they have con- change from the current ser- be seen in the right location
cerns about their pregnancy. vice provision, where women by the most appropriate per-
The service which opened who require a review are son and this fits in with the
New To You this week, includes a new seen either on the Fetal and trust agenda to ensure seam-
triage team of experienced Maternal Assessment Unit
less working across ser-
Page 15 midwives, a unit within the (FMAU) or on the Labour vices.”
Ante/Postnatal Ward and a Ward.
The new team will be made
dedicated 24-hour phone It is hoped that the new
up of midwives who cur-
number to call for help and triage service will provide a
Ferne Animal rently work in FMAU outpa-
guidance. simpler and more efficient
The service will ensure service to patients and re- tients and the wider
Sanctuary mums-to-be receive consis- duce unnecessary admis- maternity service. The as-
tent and timely advice over sions to the hospital by sessment area will utilise
Page 15 the phone from a midwife ensuring women are access- available space on the
who can decide whether they ing the right maternity ser- Ante/Postnatal ward in the
need to come in to the unit vice for their needs. Centre for Women’s Health.
JOBS –Page 26 | VIEW 2 –Pages 21-25 for further assessment. The Jo Bassett, Senior Midwife Patients, GPs or commu-
phone number can also be at the Royal Devon & Exeter nity midwives wishing to
SERVICES –Pages 41-46 | SPORT –Pages 53-56 used by GPs and community NHS Foundation Trust said: contact the maternity service
midwives to refer patients to “We are really pleased to be should phone [phone].
Schools miss out on £100,000 funding
THIS WEEK’S WEATHER
EASTDevon MP Sir Hugo Swire has urged funding. We have
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday his own Government to “go back to the draw- waited and waited and
ing board and look again at the national fund- waited for the new re-
ing formula” after it was revealed that Devon view of the situation,
Schools are set to lose out on more than in the expectation that
£100,000 worth of funding. finally that will be
The Department for Education recently recognised and our
launched a new funding formula, which will children, our teachers
see 10,000 schools gaining money and a simi- and the other staff in
lar number losing. education will receive
The DfE are saying the ‘crucial’ reforms will a fair and properly
tackle the ‘historical postcode lottery’ in funded settlement.
7oC 6oC 9oC 10oC school funding and that funding every child “On the face of it, I
2oC 5oC 6oC 5oC fairly and according to their specific needs have to say to the Hugo Swire
‘sits at the heart of the government’s pledge to Minister that that
build a country that works for everyone, not does not appear to be
just the privileged few.’ the position we are in. I say to him gently, as
The King’s School in Ottery St Mary an- south-west MPs come together perhaps more
Pulman’s View Series of Newspapers nounced last week that if the government did- regularly than we have in the past, that it was
n’t rethink the funding the cost-saving the south west that delivered a majority for
measure would have ‘a lasting and negative this government in 2015. It is the south west
view impact’ on children’s education. that often considers itself to be an overlooked
Pulman’s View Series of Newspapers, incorporating Pulman’s Schools in Devon have been underfunded part of the country in terms of spend and in-
Weekly News, is published by Capital Media Newspapers Lim- compared to the national average for decades frastructure. It is the south west and south
ited at Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church Street, Lyme and Sir Hugo Swire secured a Westminster west MPs who, together, will not put up with
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Philip Evans at the above address. If you feel your complaint has During the debate Sir Hugo said: “What I am right and let’s get a fair deal for Devon.”
newspapers not been addressed satisfactorily, you can contact the Independent saying is that, within the spending envelope
Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) at Gate House, 1 Farringdon that the government have set out, we want
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n DOUBLE TAKE ALONG THE AXE Driver dies in
crash near
Branscombe
ONEman died and another was airlifted to hos-
pital after a two-car collision on the A3052 at
Branscombe last Friday evening.
Emergency services were called at about 6.15pm
on January 20th.
The collision took place near the Three Horse-
shoes junction, andapolice spokesperson said:
“A 77-year-old man driving a blue Honda Jazz
died after being in collision with a red Renault.
“The driver of the Clio, a man in his 50s from
Devon, was airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Ply-
mouth with serious chest and leg injuries.
“The deceased driver was from West Yorkshire.
“Police collision investigators attended the
scene and carried out a forensic investigation. 
“The road was closed for approximately three
and a half hours.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or events
leading up to it, is asked to contact police by
emailing [email protected] or phoning 101, quoting
log 628 of 20 January 2017.
Better children’s services
in Somerset after review
CHANGEShave led to tangible improvements by
Somerset County Council’s (SCC) Children’s
n WiThBeer cliffs in the background, this shot by award-winning photographer Richard Austin captures the Seaton Tram reflection along Services.
the River Axe In a letter to SCC leader Councillor John
Osman, the Minister of State for Vulnerable Chil-
dren and Families, Edward Timpson MP, re-
Rise in Devon crime due to ferred to an independent review which found
more manageable caseloads, a more stable work-
force and better partnership working.
Mr Timpson wrote: “These changes have led to
tangible improvements in social work practice,
more victims coming forward resulting in children and families receiving a
considerably better service.”
Councillor Frances Nicholson, SCC Cabinet
member for Children and Families, was very
pleased and said: “This feedback is very wel-
come. We are anything but complacent and there
RECORDED crime in the Devon a rise of 4,484 crimes or 5.8 per cent. supported and confident that we
is a still a long way to go and much work to do.
and Cornwall Police area rose by Deputy Chief Constable Paul will take their crime seriously. “But this confirms that we are moving forward
almost six per cent in 2016 com- Netherton said: “We have one of “The upshot of this confidence as result of the hard work of our staff and part-
pared to 2015. the highest levels of public confi- from our public, is that we will see ners.
There were 81,949 recorded crimes dence of any force across the coun- a rise in the reporting of certain Councillor Osman added: “Safeguarding vul-
for 2016 compared to 77,465 in 2015, try, and this means that people feel crime types. nerable children is everyone’s responsibility and
“We have worked hard as a force it’s pleasing to see that the minister’s letter in-
to improve our response in a num- cludes reference to better partnership working.”
In March 2015 the council’s Children’s Services
ber of key crime areas such as
were judged by Ofsted to be inadequate for the
rape, sexual offences, modern slav-
second consecutive time. A team from Essex
ery and domestic violence.
County Council has been working with Somerset
“In recent years we have seen a County Council since then to support its work.
VALUATION DAYYS huge rise in both current and his-
toric reporting in these areas, and
EVERY THURSDAAY I am encouraged that victims are
finding the courage to come for-
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nSTRANGE EMOTIONS: Amie takes a breather from work in Seaton
AXMINSTER resident Amie Spurgeon only dyslexia and was terrified of reading out loud in
needed three weeks and two attempts to find a class.
Lilian May Rose passed away 5-12-2016. publisher for her debut novel, ‘Strange Emotions’. However, this did not affect her love of reading
Ms Spurgeon, who is the owner of hairdressers and writing, and eventually she built up the confi-
Rest in peace Mum, love Sharon, Luxy Locks in Seaton, gave the synopsis by say-
dence to put pen to paper and write her first novel.
Chantelle, Chamina, Martin, Michelle, ing: “The book is about a strong character named She said: “I thought that having a learning diffi-
Chloe. All is not what it seems and the more Chloe
Pete and great grandchildren in No#s discovers, the more it is uncovered. culty, it would be impossible to write a book.
“I was always interested in writing, but never re-
“When meeting others like herself, it begins to
become clearer that being her true self is danger- ally had the time or confidence.”
ous with enemies close by, and soon too close to Ms Spurgeon, a former student of the Woodroffe
home. Chloe is then faced with a difficult choice School in Lyme Regis, added: “I only started read-
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Amie started writing the book just over six years els. Nicholas Sparks is my favourite.”
business ago when living on her own in a studio flat in Did- After school, Amie moved around a lot and also
cot, Oxfordshire. opened her own business when writing, hence the
BoAAost! She explained: “I was alone most nights and six years to finish the book.
couldn’t afford a social life. I was inspired by my
But once she was finished, she only needed three
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Ms Spurgeon is now working on a follow-up
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Ms Spurgeon struggled through school with shops.
Dolphin hosts annual bake-off
NIGEL Groves triumphed in the fifth Beer An-
nual Bake-Off, held just before New Year at The
Dolphin Hotel.
There were “oohs” and “aahs” in the crowded
bar as the bakers, one by one, put forward their
imaginative offerings.
The cakes must be at least two tiers tall, have
a Beer theme and have a seagull somewhere on
it.
The competition attracted a record seven cre-
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Send to:View from Newspapers, Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church Street, Winner Nigel, who created a Mariners Hall n WINNING FORMULA: Previous winner Jane
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Signed: .................................. Telephone: ................................................. Address: .................................................................. time I have decorated a cake, the first time was The judge, again with the very hard job of tast-
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Please include SAE for return of any photos. train with a splatted seagull, to the Beer Fish Last year’s winner Jane West (no relation to
Shop complete with a seagull eating chips on Michael) presented Mr Groves with his prize for
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the roof, the Beer scout campsite and Mariners his Mariners Hall theme cake.
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www.viewnews.co.uk EAST DEVON Tuesday, January 24th 2017 5
Tenth anniversary of
Fight the flu
nSTRICKEN: MSC Napoli
off Branscombe in 2007
Photo: Maritime and
Napoli disaster Coastguard Agency HealtHexperts in Devon are urging people
to stock up their medicine cabinets and get
advice from their local pharmacist to protect
themselves as the flu season gets underway.
TENyears have passed since Branscombe and the Free flu vaccinations are offered to vulnera-
stricken MSC Napoliattracted worldwide atten- ble groups including the elderly, those with
tion. conditions such as heart or respiratory prob-
The drama began on January 18th, 2007, when lems, pregnant women, carers and children
the 62,000 tonne container ship, en route from aged two, three, four and in school years 1, 2
Antwerp to Durban, ran into a violent storm off and 3.
Britanny and suffered catastrophic damage to its anyone who is eligible who hasn’t had their
hull. vaccination is urged to get it –contact your
All 26 crew members were airlifted to safety, but GP to find out more.
northerly winds made it impossible for the vessel An inquiry later concluded it was the correct de- The chairman of the multi-agency Environment a spokesperson for NeW Devon CCG said:
to shelter along the French coast. cision as it almost certainly averted a “pollution Group, Julian Wardlaw from the Environment “Flu occurs every year, usually in winter. It’s
She was towed to sheltered waters off catastrophe” in the Channel. Agency, did 11 media interviews in two hours, in- highly infectious, with symptoms that come
Branscombe, arriving in the morning of January Branscombe became the place to go to for sight- cluding two in French. on very quickly. The most common ones are:
20th. seers and people with other intentions. By the summer of 2007 it was decided to try to fever, chills, headache, aches and pains in the
The decision to deliberately beach the stricken Containers lost from the deck washed ashore and refloat the Napoli. joints and muscles, and extreme tiredness.
ship off East Devon was taken by the Secretary of attracted hoards of people from all over the UK in- Although it was successfully refloated, the vessel You can help prevent the spread of the virus
State’s Representative for Maritime Salvage and tent on scavenging cargo. was too badly damaged to be towed so it was dis- by covering your mouth and nose when you
Intervention (SOSREP). Boxes of shampoo, wine barrels and even BMW mantled instead, using explosives to separate the cough or sneeze, and wash your hands with
motorcycles, still in bow section from the stern. soap frequently to reduce the risk of picking
nCARGO: Containers on the beach their packing crates, The bow section was towed to Harland and Wolff up the virus. at the first sign of illness, act
Photo: Environment Agency were taken off the Shipyard in Belfast for final dismantling while the quickly and ask your local pharmacist for ad-
beach by an army of stern was left at Branscombe to be dismantled in vice.”
modern day ‘wreckers’. situ. Rory Thompson, pharmacist at lloyds Phar-
The disruption and The wreck was battered by winter storms in macy said: “You don’t need an appointment to
disturbance to 2008, but was eventually cut up and taken by barge ask a pharmacist for advice and many have
Branscombe was made to Rotterdam. private consulting rooms, designed to make it
worse by narrow coun- Devon County Council helped fund a special re- easier for people to speak to us.
try lanes that soon be- port that formed the basis for action and lobbying “We are trained to give advice and treatment
came clogged with to ensure local authorities were better placed to for flu as well as a wide range of minor ail-
vehicles. deal with any future shipping incidents. ments and illnesses such as coughs and colds,
Media interest Current Devon County Council leader John Hart fever, sore throat, blocked nose, teething pain,
reached fever pitch and said: “On the 10th anniversary, it is also a time to earache and more.
journalists’ interest remember the many local volunteers who, along- “Using your pharmacy frees up GP time and
switched from potential side the local councils and agencies, worked hard leaves hospital a&e departments to deal with
pollution by oil to the to return this iconic stretch of coastline back to its life-threatening emergencies.”
ransacking of cargo. former beauty for the enjoyment of everyone.”

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Rachel, 80, takes to the skies
by Anders Larsson
[email protected]
A RETIRED doctor from Hawkchurch, near Axmin-
ster, marked her 80th birthday by skydiving in aid of
Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
Dr Rachel Mackenzie admitted to being “scared
stiff” at first, but quickly changed her mind.
She turned 80 on January 3rd and decided to do
“something fun” for her birthday.
Her skydive couldn’t take place on her birthday, so Artwork inspires
she jumped instead on January 14th at Dunkeswell,
witnessed by a large group of Hawkchurch residents.
Skydives are weather-sensitive, and speaking to new logo for ARC
Pulman’s Weekly News only a few days before, she
said: “My only worry is that it might not happen, but
I’m not frightened about the jump.” nDETERMINED: Dr Mackenzie pictured a few
However, the weather saw perfect jumping condi-
days before her jump and below during her jump
tions, and the skydive went ahead as planned. nLOCAL counselling charity ARC has found a new ARC was formed in 2007 and is an independent
Dr Mackenzie summed up by saying that the view
logo thanks to Axminster-based artist Ricky Ro- body but integrated with the NHS mental health
was stunning, and added: “I did it and it was most ex-
main. structure.
citing, but I was scared stiff at the beginning when I
Psychotherapist and ARC founder Catherine Referrals are made through Axminster Medical
got in the plane and we got higher and higher.”
Davies got to choose from Mr Romain’s extensive Practice.
Dr Mackenzie is very grateful to villagers for help-
collection, and came up with a painting from 2009 Pictured is ARC chairman Dr Barry McKenna and
ing to promote her fundraising.
named Sometimes It’s Too Late For Tenderness. Mr Romain with the painting which inspired the new
Friends, family, The Old Inn in Hawkchurch and
The Bottle Inn in Marshwood have supported Dr The new logo will be used in promotional material. ARC logo.
Mackenzie’s jump and a total of more than £1,000 had
been raised two days after the skydive. Big breakfast fundraiser for hall
And her choice of charity was easy given her back-
ground.
“Being a doctor I am interested in saving lives,” she THE trustees of Chardstock Money raised will go to- “We have had successful big
said.
Community Hall hope that wards the upkeep and main- breakfasts in the past and
A cheque will be presented at the end of the month.
hungry people will flock to tenance of the hall, which is this year have added a table
Anyone wishing to make a donation can send a
cheue to: Dr Rachel Mackenzie, The Old Rectory, the hall for the big breakfast largely dependent on dona- top sale for local societies to
Hawkchurch, Devon, EX13 5XD. and table top sale this com- tions, grants and events like be involved and support this
Dr Mackenzie and her late husband Donald (also a ing Sunday, January 29th. this. fundraising event.
doctor) trained at St Thomas’ Hospital in London be- The event starts at 9am A full breakfast is £5, with “We hope this will attract
fore joining a mission hospital in the Kalahari Desert. and will run until about bacon rolls at £2.50. new faces and that previous
The couple then relocated to Hartland, Devon, for noon. Trustee John Cloke said: supporters will also return.”
seven years before travelling through jungles, swamps
and deserts doctoring wherever they were needed.
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Mayor
nAxminster-based charity
The Project received a £500
cheque when Costa officially thanks
opened its branch in the town
last week.
Syria
The charity, which supports
young people with mental
health issues, was chosen by appeal
Costa for sponsorship.
A cheque for £500 was pre-
team
sented.
Pictured from left are Axmin-
ster mayor Paul Hayward, Grant
Axminstermayor
Jones, Kerry Cable, Debbie
Paul Hayward has
Humberstone (all from The Pro-
praised the team be-
ject), Julian Burton (Jurassic hind the sponsor a
Coast Coffee), Phil Hoare Costa boost for The Project Doctor in syria
(branch manager), Kelly travers fundraiser.
(Premier Coffee and Jurassic The appeal,
Coast Coffee) and Andy Hirst launched in novem-
(franchise partner). ber, exceeded the
most optimistic ex-
pectations of Axmin-
Teamwork equals results for students’ maths challenge
ster Churches
together.
A target of £6,000
A GROUPof Year 10 Axe Valley and have the opportunity to think was set, but organis-
Community College students trav- deeply about the origin of numbers. ers were delighted to
elled to Holyrood Academy in Chard Students were offered an insight break through the
for a maths day led by Ben Sparks into how to approach A-level math- £10,000 barrier.
from the Mathematical Sciences De- ematics problems as well as exten- Axminster
partment at Bath University. sive information on what jobs, Churches together
Axe Valley Community College salaries and careers the qualifica- members visited a
and Holyrood Academy have just tion can lead to. recent town council
extended their partnership until Dave MacDonald of Holyrood meeting, and mayor
September this year, and the maths Academy said: “This maths enrich- Paul Hayward told
day was part of a wider learning ment programme presented stu- them: “Thank you for
collaboration programme. dents with the invaluable bringing this to
Mr Sparks led the day of mathe- opportunity to work in teams with fruition, and thank
matical teamwork challenges where peers from another school and at- you to the people of
students were encouraged to work tempt to solve real-world mathe- nADDING UP THE NUMBERS: Axe Valley and Holyrood students joined forces with Bath University’s Axminster for sup-
together to experience A-level maths matical problems together.” Ben Sparks porting it.”
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Christmas tree shredding
raises money for Scouts
BEER Scouts teamed up with Sid Valley Tree ting shredded,” as the noise of the fundraising
Surgery and former scout Henry Richards for the could be heard throughout the village as the
annual Christmas tree shredding fundraiser. money came rolling in.
Leader Nigel Groves led the team removing Nigel said: “We could not do our traditional
Christmas trees along Fore Street and from peo- fundraiser, which has now been running for 14
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Mr Richards, who loved taking part in the tree Surgery and former scout Henry.
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Scout Darcie said: “I love seeing the trees get- 2018.”
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Town crier plans to make comeback in spring
SEATON town crier David Craner hopes to by Anders Larsson been out belling and yelling. He said: “I love what I do and I am passionate
make his comeback during the Grizzly week- “I was diagnosed with lung cancer back in about the towns I represent.
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Mr Craner has been out of action since last from spring, but he has decided not to enter move a significant portion of my right lung. portive, as has the town crying circuit.
autumn and underwent surgery to remove any competitions in 2017 to give himself a rest “Surgeons are confident that they have re-
lung cancer. and aid recovery. moved all of the bad stuff and a good recovery We are one big family who tend to support
Apart from Seaton, Mr Craner also cries for He will, however, host the annual Seaton is expected. each other.
Crewkerne and Beaminster. town crying competition as usual. “At this stage I don't know how much impact “Also a big thank you to everyone else who
His plan is to attend events in these towns Mr Craner said: “It is a long time since I have this will have on my ability as town crier but I has sent cards and messages.
am hopeful of being able to do the usual during
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Crusoe brings young talent to the fore
PANTOMIME is the
one art form where it THEATRE REVIEW
does not matter if
by Philip Evans
there’s an occasional
gaffe. In fact, it’s al- Robinson Crusoe
most compulsory and Axminster Drama Club
adds greatly to the fun
Axminster Guildhall
of the occasion.
No one would pre-
tend that Axminster
Drama Club’s produc-
themselves on stage. for the audience not to
tion of “Robinson Cru-
Axminster Drama join in and share that
soe - The Pantomime”
Club has a vibrant good-feel factor.
at the Guildhall last
youth section - later Director Jack Price
week was word perfect
this year they will be is pretty much a ve-
throughout or without
staging Willy Russell’s taran - in experience,
the occasional techni-
“Blood Brothers” at not age - and always
cal problem, especially
the Guildhall - and it’s gets the best from his
on the first night when
a policy which is pay- charges. This produc-
I attended.
ing huge dividends. tion was no exception.
But such trivialties
count for nothing in Down the years nu- And 13-year-old Jes-
the world of pan- merous would-be per- sica Leat, now an old
tomime - and Axmin- formers have been hand through her fam-
ster Drama Club can introduced to the local ily connection - mum Shortly after being shipwrecked on a desert island, Captain Thomas (Nicky Sweetland, far left) and his motley crew
look back on this pro- stage with many of and dad are club stal- meet up with “Man Friday” (Mike Dowling) and his partner “Ruby Tuesday” (Heather White)
duction as another job them now seasoned warts - was surely
well done in a long list members of the cast born to spend her life played by Josie Cable, As in all good pan- been an emormous disappoints in pan- Mike Dowling made-
of successes. with a popular follow- on the stage. a young lady with a tomimes, Robinson got boost for the young- toland and her comic the most chilled out
All the ingredients of ing from local theatre- Not only did she play lovely voice and a defi- his girl in the end, the sters around her. timing was spot on as “Man Friday” I have
a successful panto goers. the role of a fairy with nite stage presence, leading lady role of Dodgy wig, though! usual as the hapless ever seen with good
were there in abun- And the great plus of great charm and poise
dance - colourful cos- watching pantomimes but was also responsi- featuring strongly in “Katie Cook” being Leigh Conley was all “January Sales”, ex- support from Heather
tumes, corny jokes, a such as this is that the ble for the choreogra- some of the best musi- taken by another you expected from the celling as always dur- White as “Ruby Tues-
brilliant set (always kids’ enjoyment is in- phy, one of the high cal numbers such as youngster, Kat Hobbs, bad guy, “Captain ing the audience day”, his desert island
the case with ADC), fectious, their enthusi- points of the produc- “Shut Up and Dance” who gave a delightful Jack Hawkins”, ex- participation inter- partner, and Tobi
portrayal. tracting the very most lude when the kids
loads of dancing, audi- asm transmitted tion, a big ask for one and “Trouble Maker”. Rouse as “Chief”.
It was good to see ex- in boos and hisses came onto the stage.
ence participation and across the footlights so so young. Josie is certianly one A rousing finale left
perienced stage per- from the audience. Caroline is a born
lots of kids enjoying it’s almost impossible The title role was to watch for the future. former Nicky Andy Blundell made comedienne and such the audience in fine
spirits - and Axmin-
Sweetland back on the an ideal dame, resple- an asset to the club.
ster Drama Club’s rep-
local stage instead of dent as “”Cassandra Playing alongside
utation very much in
hob-nobbing around Crusoe” in outlandish her as her partner in
tact.
the West End as my costumes and frighten- crime. “Noah The
entertainments re- ing wigs and make-up, Ropes”, was 17-year-
porter in London. and her long-suffering old James Windsor uAxminster Drama
As expected, her’s son, “Chris Crusoe” who more than held Club will present
was a word-perfect was confidently por- his own in the comic Monty Python’s
portrayal of the disci- trayed by Katie stakes and whose nat- “Spamalot” at
planarian “Captain Richards. ural exuberance was Axminster Guidhall
Thomas” and her very The wonderful Caro- one of the show’s big September 28th-30th
presence must have line Markham never plusses. 2017.
Chorus: Amelia Speers, Jess Richards, Tobi and Heather White; set – the Monday Night
Rouse, Katy Roy, Edi Rouse, Roison Hogarth, Crew; props – Marion Hansell; costumes – Sara
Biba Campion, Isobel Blandamer, Jasmine Dowell, Yvonne Ayres and Melissa Ayres; wigs
Rowe, Jasmine Mcauley, Emily Margetts, Iso- – Anne Baker; sound, music and loghts –Ash-
bel Simpson, Bethan Rogers, Harriet Coley, ley Roy, Peter Simpson, Jessica Leat, Tony Fells;
Jess Mcauley, Lousie Montague. programme and poster design –Mike Spellar;
Production team:Director- Jack Price (as- box office – Archway Bookshop and Thelma
sisted by Mike Spellar); choreography – Lessica Critchard; raffle – Joy Skarett; front of house –
Leat; stage manager – Amy Coley; stage crew Jackie Demkiw and members and friends of
– Paul Smith, Rolly Kelly, Gavin Coombes, Jack Axminster Drama Club; refreshments – Lesley
Price, Bill Stuart; scemnery – Jackie Demkiw and Toy Huxford.
“There ain’t nothing like a Dame” - Andy Blundell in the role of “Cassandra Crusoe” in one of
her outlandish costumes