Pulman's Weekly News & View from Axminster, January 8, 2013

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GLANCE IN SIDMOUTH
From the editor’s chair
EAST DEVON Horsedrawn coach
Disastrous for Devon
launches bus fleet
THIS WEEK
OVERa Christmas drink a friend recounted a story On New Year’s Day I also bumped into Stuart A £1.5 MILLIONinvestment in eight new buses for
of how he came close to losing his life in the recent Hughes, the colourful chairman of Sidmouth Town the 52 route through Sidmouth is to be celebrated
AXMINSTER floods. Council and the Devon County Council Cabinet today (Tuesday) with an official launch event across
He was attempting to drive from the Fisherman’s member for Transport, at Yeovil Town. He also the town’s esplanade.
Turn court into Cot pub near Tiverton to Bickleigh Castle where he knew my friend and I was able to recount his lucky Stagecoach South West announced the purchase
was attending a wedding. escape . of eight new double decker buses for the 52 route
As he was driving along a lane that runs adjacent The atrocious weather has been nothing short of which all meet the latest Euro 5 low emissions stan-
viable centre to the River Exe, that was in full flood, the banks disastrous for Devon. Hundreds of homes have dards, representing a total investment of £1.5 million
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magistrates’ court building in Lyme Close to be My friend is a big chap and it was all he could do acres of prime land still under water. hope that the day will celebrate the service’s suc-
Stuart Hughes has featured prominently in re- cess.
turned into an administration centre. to force open a door as the car filled with water.
cent weeks on our regional television screens, The main event will be held on The Esplanade of
The cedar-clad former courtroom next to Axmin- “I don’t mind telling you I thought I was a gonner
highlighting the damage caused to the county’s Sidmouth from 11am onwards and will feature spe-
ster Police Station, has stood empty since the mag- and said a little prayer,” he told me.
roads in straight-forward, honest fashion, without cial guest, local Olympian equestrian Mary King MBE
istrates court ceased operating in the town in the Somehow he summoned the strength to free
early 2000s. himself from the vehicle but the water was up to spin. The government has given the already cash- as well as a vintage horse-drawn omnibus from
It was closed as part of a cost-cutting exercise to his chest. Fortunately, he was helped to safety by strapped County Hall £6 million to deal with the Stagecoach co-founder and chief executive, Sir
cut magistrates’ courts across Devon, with all cases some passers-by in an adjoining field. Another bit problem. The cost is estimated at £10 million. Brian Souter’s personal collection.
being dealt with in Exeter. of luck. “I just don’t know what we are going to do,” he Mrs King and the omnibus will lead a procession of
Before losing his seat on Devon County Council, It brought home to me how precious life is and said removing his Yeovil beanie hat and scratching the new vehicles along the seafront, allowing invited
which owns the building, town and district council- how quickly danger can present itself, especially his head. guests to choose between a vintage or 21stcentury
lor Mr Hull, who next year celebrates 50 years in where water is involved. Time for Devon’s MPs to put politics aside and put bus travel experience. All four buses present will
also be sporting a special livery depicting a variety
local government, co-ordinated an agency partner- It was confirmed last week that 2012 was the together a watertight case (no pun intended) for
of Sidmouth scenes, making an altogether eye-
ship proposal to find a suitable use for the decaying wettest year in Devon since records began, despite Devon to be fairly compensated.
catching display.
building. the fact we started the year with a drought. Philip Evans
Managing Director of Stagecoach South
Since then, however, those plans have been aban-
West, Michelle Hargreaves, said “Once again I am de-
doned and Councillor Hull is now concerned that EAST DEVON COLYTON/COLYFORD lighted to announce further investment in our South
plans to amalgamate Axminster’s police and fire
West fleet. Again and again we have been able to
stations on one site further down Lyme Close will
Tough year ahead Safeguarding the demonstrate that, despite the challenging economic
see the courtroom site lost to housing.abandoned
climate, we are still spending on new buses to pro-
and Councillor Hull is now concerned that plans to
vide an even better service to our customers.”
amalgamate Axminster’s police and fire stations on warns EDDC leader parish green areas Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council
one site further down Lyme Close will see the court-
Cabinet Member for Highways and Transportation
room site lost to housing.
and Chairman of Sidmouth Town Council, added:
Councillor Hull, who served on the county council THEleader of East Devon District Council, Paul Di- SAFEGUARDING the community and protecting “The Service 52 has been a real success story with
for 12 years and is now a county Alderman, and has viani New Year Message from Paul Diviani, Leader of green areas are priorities this year for both Colyton increasing patronage on an important link across
been a member of East Devon District Council for East Devon District Council, has pledged to redouble Parish Council chairman and the Mayor of Colyford. East Devon.
more than 30 years, is now calling on Axminster efforts to protect frontline services in the weaken of Parish council chairman Andrew Parr and new “This new investment from Stagecoach is very
Town Council to set up a committee to look into the further cuts in government funding. Mayor of Colyford Howard West are both looking welcome and shows confidence in this thriving
possibilities of turning the old magistrates’ court In his New Year message to residents, Councillor ahead to matters they would like to see resolved in route.
into a “useful centre for Axminster town and the Diviani reveals that the government are cutting a 2013. Both commented on the need to protect green “These are state of the art buses which should at-
Axe Valley.” further 9.4 pet cent, or £491,000, from East devon’s areas around the parish, with particular reference to tract more passengers to explore and see what Sid-
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No brawl arrests in previous years, means we’ll have redouble our ef- parish council and he hopes the main issues that
arose will be resolved during 2013.
forts to protect frontline services in the face of rising “A lot of time was spent discussing the Villages De- from the
costs and falling income.With Council Tax frozen, in-
velopment Plan Document and possible develop-
NOarrests have been made following street brawls vestment income down, fuel and heating costs rising
ment sites for the future,” he said.
in Axminster in the early hours of Saturday, Decem- mean, we’re going to find it ever more difficult to Churches is on
“Public consultation meetings were held in Colyton
ber 22nd. maintain our current level of service, much as we
and Colyford and proposed sites were agreed. A re-
But police have confirmed that their enquiries are want to.
port has now gone forward to East Devon District page 14
continuing into the incidents in Lyme Road and Silver “We must continue looking for savings – whether
Council and will hopefully be adopted in their Local
Street. from managing our operation more efficiently or, if
Plan. If so, this will safeguard the communities of
Axminster trader Terry Barker, who suffered mul- the sums add up, possibly moving from unsuitable Colyton and Colyford “
tiple fractures in the Silver Street incident, has un- offices at Knowle to a purpose-built functional
dergone five hours of surgery on a head injury building somewhere else.”
inflicted in the brawl. Councillor Diviani said he appreciated the office
move was controversial and that it was likely to con- EAST DEVON BRANCH
tinue to be a high profile issue in 2013.
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4 Tuesday January 8th 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk NEWS FROM AXMINSTER
Council leader on the year ahead
By Philip Evans
THE leader of East Devon District Council, Paul Diviani Councillor Diviani said he appreciated the office move Skypark developments. And we’ll give a warm welcome
New Year Message from Paul Diviani, Leader of East was controversial and that it was likely to continue to be to a delegation from South Korea, visiting Cranbrook
Devon District Council, has pledged to redouble efforts [email protected] a high profile issue in 2013.   next May. Very satisfied
to protect frontline services in the weaken of further cuts He continued: “It is not a foregone conclusion and no
in government funding. decisions have been made. We’re not intent on moving “People living in our council houses are “very satisfied”
In his New Year message to residents, Councillor Di- falling income.With Council Tax frozen, investment in- at any cost; we’re listening to residents’ views and we’ll with our service, according to the latest tenants’ survey.
viani reveals that the government are cutting a further 9.4 come down, fuel and heating costs rising mean, we’re balance that feedback against some of the harsh realities And our Home Safeguard service has passed rigorous
pet cent, or £491,000, from East devon’s Formula Grant going to find it ever more difficult to maintain our current we face.   testing to retain an industry excellence award.
– the funding that councils receive each April. This ex- level of service, much as we want to. “There have been some mistakes along the way, and we “Our Countryside and Arts services are performing
cludes additional monies received for new housing “We must continue looking for savings – whether from need to get better at informing our residents and listening well, with accolades for a new bridge we helped to build
growth in the area. managing our operation more efficiently or, if the sums to them in 2013 – although that doesn’t necessarily mean at Ottery, and ongoing improvements to the Axe Estuary
Said Councillor Diviani: “This cut, on top of others in add up, possibly moving from unsuitable offices at we’ll be able to please everyone. Wetlands, our local theatres and Honiton’s Thelma Hul-
previous years, means we’ll have redouble our efforts to Knowle to a purpose-built functional building some- “We have a duty to every taxpayer in the district and bert Gallery.
protect frontline services in the face of rising costs and where else.” any decisions we make will have to be guided by that, es- “Around the district we’ve been pioneering a new way
pecially if we want to keep Council Tax low. of spending money from developments by working hand-
“That also applies to our Local Plan, which goes to pub- in-hand with residents to create the facilities they want.
The Paper Shop BARBARA AUSTIN MBE lic examination by a government inspector in 2013. We From improvements to gardens in Seaton, to the upgraded
Passed away peacefully in hospital on the have to perform a fine balancing act between protecting skatepark in Exmouth and outdoor gyms in several towns,
10 New Street, Honiton EX14 1EY 29th December 2012, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of our lovely landscapes and meeting rising pressure for the imaginative spending of developers’ contributions to
Tel: [phone] the late Norman. Much loved mother of Jane, Richard, homes and jobs. the community is there for all to see.
David, Kerry and Adam and a loving nan and great-nan. “Two recent planning appeal defeats show that we “We’re making steady progress with our regeneration
WENOWOFFERAQUALITYHOMENEWS Funeral Service to be held at The Parish Church MUST get that balance right and have a proper supply of plans for Exmouth and Seaton and we’re investing in af-
DELIVERYSERVICEINTHEFOLLOWING of St. Michael The Archangel, Lyme Regis, land for jobs and homes.  Without this we risk the kind fordable housing in a number of East Devon towns.
of uncontrolled development that both we and the people The year ended on a high with the announcement that
VILLAGESANDSURROUNDINGAREAS on Thursday 10th January at 11.00am
Awliscombe • Monkton • Rawridge • Uppottery Family flowers only please, but donations of East Devon don’t wanBte. s t way EfirDstD aCn dh aosn layc hcoieuvnecdi lI innv Desetvoorsn i tno Pgeaoinp lteh eG hoilgdh setsatt uresc, othge-
Cotleigh • Offwell • Wilmington • Shute • Whitford if desired for the Over 70's Christmas Lunch or Whilst reducing our spending power, the Government nition for the training and excellence of its staff. I’d like
Umborne • Dalwood • Stockland • Yarcombe • Farway The Christmas Lights Fund may be given at the Service still recognise that councils like East Devon are the best to pay a personal tribute to the wonderful people who
Northleigh • Churchinford • Marsh • Smeatharpe or sent c/o W. G. Potter Funeral Directors, William way to deliver local services efficiently. Why else would work for EDDC in many specialisms, often with little or
SERVICE IS OUR SUCCESS Potter House, 5 West Street, Axminster, EX13 5NX. they be giving us the task of delivering services previ- no public recognition. I’m proud of the work they do and
THEPAPERTHROWHONITON- SERVINGRURALCOMMUNITIES ously managed nationally, such as Council Tax Benefit – the results they achieve.”
ViewFamily and on slashed budgets?!
Licensees deny brawl
Our new Council Tax Support scheme has been agreed
and those affected will shortly be hearing in detail what’s
going to happen. East Devon has one of the highest pro- was outside their pub
portions of pensioners in the country and they will NOT
be affected by changes to Council Tax Benefit.”
Announcements Councillor Diviani said the government was “really AXMINSTER publicans Andy and Tara Bedwell have
issued a statement denying that their pub was in-
impressed” with the progress EDDC was making at Cran-
brook, and recently announced a £20 million boost to volved in street brawls just before Christmas.
help accelerate new schools, shops, homes and infrastruc- Last week Pulman’s Viewreported exclusively on
ture.   police and ambulance personnel being called to two
He pointed out that he first residents moved in 2012 and brawls that took place outside pubs in Lyme Street
Many congratulations 50 homes were already occupied. More homes were com- and Silver Street.
In Loving ing online every day and the district heating centre was Initially police reported that they were investigat-
now complete. Jobs would be provided at Exeter Science
ing unrelated incidents of a possible malicious
on your 87th birthday Memory of Park, at Skypark and at the new Sainsbury’s terminal,
wounding in Lyme Street and actual bodily harm in
among others.
7 “We’re delighted to be part of the Exeter and East Silver Street in the early hours of December 22nd.
8 John Lang Devon Growth Point team that received the accolade of Mr and Mrs Bedwell, licensees at the Red Lion in
ELLEN ‘Most Proactive Public Sector Body’ at the annual Regen Lyme Street, said their pub was closed after a busy
South West Green Energy Awards in November. evening at the time of the incident in Lyme Street
“We’re hoping local MP Hugo Swire (Minister of State which occurred further up the road, near the
NEALE at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office) may help in Coombe Lane junction, and not outside their pub.
attracting foreign investment to the Science Park and
with all my love who sadly passed away on 9thJanuary 2010
Plea to use magistrates’ court
A much loved mother, Grandmother
from your wife Janet
and Great-Grandmother
as one-stop centre for the town
Now happily at rest with our dear father
Congratulations to (cid:0)FROM PAGE ONE “We have got to get the various authorities to work to-
Wayne Apsey and MICK pablaannsd toon aemd aalngda mCaotue nAcxilmloirn sHteurl’ls ipso nliocwe acnodn fcierern setadt itohnast agdetmheinr iwstirtaht iDonev pooni nCt.ounty Council to provide a very good
on one site further down Lyme Close will see the court- “I think we need to rethink the strategy of the police and
Lucy Perry on 25/12/12 Happy 70th room site lost to housing. fire brigade operation for one site further down the road.
Councillor Hull, who served on the county council for We need a police station which is just not a box for po-
your engagement. 12 years and is now a county Alderman, and has been a licemen to fill in reports. We need a properly manned po-
Birthday for member of East Devon District Council for more than 30 lice station with our proximity to the Somerset border
Love from all the family years, is now calling on Axminster Town Council to set from where a great deal of crimes comes.”
up a committee to look into the possibilities of turning Allotment for
9th January. the old magistrates’ court into a “useful centre for Axmin-
ster town and the Axe Valley.”
He has written to Axminster Town Council clerk Hilary
All my love Millwey kids?
Kirkcaldy asking her to place an item on the agenda for
the next full council meeting on Monday (January 14th).
Pam In a letter to Miss Kirkcaldy, he says: “We should enter
into meaningful discussions with the local authorities on
this. The centre could look towards having a place for a COMMUNITY workers are hoping to secure an allot-
FREE FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT FORM one-stop shop for all facilities provided for the commu- ment so the youngsters of Millwey Rise can gow
nity by Devon County Council and East Devon District their own vegetables.
Council.” At a meeting of the Axe Valley Local Action Group,
Message............................................................................................................................................................................................. In an interview with Pulman’s View, Councillor Hull Victoria Robinson, a community development youth
............................................................................................................................................................... said: “I put forward this idea when I was a county coun- worker with East Devon District Council, said they
................................................................................................................................................................. cillor and it is a shame that it has dropped off the agenda. were hoping to get an allotment behind the youth
Datefor insertion Tuesday _ _ / _ _ / _ _ This site is virtually in the middle of the town with easy centre which would allow young people on the es-
access from all quarters, especially for the disabled,
Send to:Devon, Dorset & Somerset Series of Newspapers Limited, Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church tate to grow their own food and cook it.
which we do not have at present,
Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DB “This site has been paid for by the people of Axminster Ms Robinson also reported that some youngsters
Signed: ........................... Telephone: ........................................................... over the years through their rates and it is time we all got at the centre had reported that a man had followed
Please include SAE for return of any photos. together again to provide a useful centre for Axminster one of the girls home from the park, the details of
All announcements must be in by 12 noon on Friday for the following weeks publication. which will serve the town for the next 50 to 60 years. which had been passed onto the police.
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Pulman’s View
Double victory THE 31st Exeter and District eter Livestock Centre, where
Christmas Show was an un- the show took place, and the
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Honiton, writes Alan Quick. president, Donald Burrough,
for Pidsley family Linda took home 10 trophies presented the awards.
and an array of titles including The chairman of the show
the championship with Joules, is John Quick of Coldridge,
her 21-month-old British Blue the secretary is Angela Heard With NIGEL SPELLER
heifer. and chief steward is Troy Stu-
After taking the title at the art. JOHNStreeting from the Axe Valley Mission Community
show held at Exeter Livestock Kivells and Husseys, the opens: As the first of the local clergy to write in 2013, may I
Centre the champion heifer market auctioneers, reported a wish you all every happiness and good health for the coming
was sold for £3,100 (500 fantastic day. They said it was year.
pence per kilo) to the judge, one of the best-ever quality A new year is always full of new possibilities and so an excit-
Stuart Clatworthy, from Som- line-ups of cattle. ing time. It is also a time for new resolutions many of which we
erset. Speaking afterwards, senior seem not to keep for too long, but that is not the point.
The Pidsley family also took cattle auctioneer, Simon Some of our ambitions for the New Year do last and come to
the reserve champion award, Alford, said: “We were glorious fruition. We all have our ideals for what we would like
which went to their 18-month- delighted to see so many to be better for the coming year.
old Blue heifer Fancy Pants, people at Exeter Livestock For some it is improved health, for others better employment
and was sold to Gerald David Centre and heartened by the and there are many other aspirations, often of a more materi-
of Porlock, reaching 290ppk. encouragement from the city alistic nature, such as a new car or a special holiday.
In the sheep pens, it was a council. For the Church of England it is a new era following the retire-
successful day for Robert “The show and sale was a ment of Rowan Williams as the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is
Darke and Judith Lapthorne, terrific success with unrivalled my belief that he achieved much in difficult times for the church
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She said: “After a huge suc-
With Christmas and New Year behind us we see the return of
cess at the Exeter Show last
At tHEIRDecember meeting Axminster’sAXMneINr cSeTleEbRr aLtAioDnI EaSt S PidHmOoEuNtIhX s-o D meucechm ibt ewra 2s012 After a short talk Shige gave us a demon- myeaarrk Ie th ahviset obreye nb yto lbde iIn mg athdee Bswoahmpote ihs neto lCprehmdua racl teh tv fheoenri trhs Ce. lFhpir rtissottw mcaoarmdss eB asa gdzairsaaatreb, flaeundl dt th oaapilnepktrs,e f cfrroiaomtmio a Hnllo otnhf iottohsnee
Phoenix Ladies reviewed their charitable agreed to book the Belmont again for 2013; stration of how to cook Sushi. Shige and his first exhibitor in a 30-year his- Antiques Festival support in 2012 with further donations.
donations for this year. a possible date would be December 9th. wife live in Chideock and run a self catering tory of the primestock show to Looking ahead, St Michael’s Church Colyford has an Epiphany
Unfortunately last month’s vote ended in A total of £27 was raised at the raffle for cottages business, but they also cook ever win the champion and re- Party on Saturday, January 12th from 6pm – tickets £4 are
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Margaret Hayne gave a well deserved lows a hugely successful sea- from June 28th to July 1st, enquiries to 01297 553482.
the monies between them. peat wins and so put their prize in for a re-
vote of thanks echoed by us all. son with ‘Joules’ winning the Church views over the Christmas season included a one hour
It was decided by a show of hands to share draw. It was decided that non-winners This month’s speaker will be Peter Hay- championships at Honiton and television programme by the retiring Archbishop of Canter-
the money between Wyndon Ring & Ride should get the remaining prizes or the Okehampton shows, first prize bury, compiled and presented by him, which traced vividly the
wood talking about ‘Milk Deliveries’ - if
and togs Care Service. group would have been there for hours! at Beef South West and third history of Canterbury Cathedral and explained its place in the
In January the group have to review their Our speaker this month was Shige take- you‘re intrigued and would like to find out at the English Handlers. Church of England.
sponsorship of Aita Kumari, so if members zoe, giving us a taste of Japan. Shige was more, the meeting takes place tonight (Jan- “I must say a huge thanks to We should have great gratitude for his leadership, even as we
wish to carry on sponsoring her they from tokyo and after he met his English uary 8th) in the United Reformed Church my mum and dad, Michael welcome his successor, and wish every blessing on his next
should try to come to this meeting. wife, Diana, he decided to make his home in Hall. aanndd Jouthdeitrh f, rmieyn dpsa ratnnde rf, aPmaiully, malsinoi sbterayr iinng C oanm thberi d Cg oef. EA, fturarctheedr t hpero cgornanmemcteio inns t ohfr oeeur p Raorytas,l
As everyone enjoyed the Christmas Din- England. You will be made most welcome. who have been a great sup- Family with their relations in Germany. The programmes are
worth a viewing if they return.
port.”
6 Tuesday January 8th 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk NEWS FROM AXMINSTER
MBE for dedication to
News briefs
Crime is up
caring for the disabled
CRIMEis rising in Axminster, according to statistics
presented to the Axe Valley Local Action Group.
At the group’s November meeting, held at the Axe
Valley Young People’s Centre in Axminster, mem-
bers heard that the total number of crimes in the 12 By Laura Goldsbury Noy
AN AXMINSTER women’s dedication to caring for peo- “I would like to thank everyone who has nominated me.
months to October had risen from 337 offences to
451, an increase of 19.6 per cent. ple with learning disabilities has been recognised with [email protected] Little Haddon’s progress has been so much helped by the
an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list. community of Axminster, as well as the medical services
Violent crime was up by a staggering 82 per cent After 20 years of running services for the elderly com- here and around East Devon.
from 56 offences to 102 offences and there was also munity of Exeter who suffered with dementia and Working closely with district and hospice nurses, the “The main thing is that I have had so much enjoyment
a significant increase in domestic burglary - up from Down’s syndrome, 64-year-old Frances White opened up local medical centre and more widely with learning dis- and fun in my working life, encountering very special
14 offences to 26 offences, an increase of 85.7 per her home at Little Haddon in Wide Post Lane so that she ability professionals across East Devon, Frances took a people and families who I will always stay in touch with.
cent. could help those with similar learning disabilities in the huge step into the local community, supporting the older “It is an incredible thing to be recognised for my work,
The good news was that other burlgary declined town. population and giving them a home for life. but I just love it and we hope to continue to provide a
by 27 per cent from 63 offences to 46 offences and Little Haddon now provides supported living accom- Frances continued: “I knew it was going to be a big task high quality of community-based support under Assisted
rowdy and nuisance behaviour decreased from 167 modation for adults with a broader variety of learning but we have encouraged those living at Little Haddon to Living South West with flexibility to adapt to the needs
cases to 123. disabilities and cares for four people on a permanent do as much as possible for themselves, encouraging them of current and future residents.”
Members were told that the increase in crime re- basis. into the local community and what it has to offer, keeping
ported in the past 12 months could be due to a Frances explained: “After working with the elderly close contact with their families and giving them the
change in national crime recording standards and wtichuol asru, fIf ehra wd iat hd deeepm ienntteirae asnt din D hoewlpnin’sg S thyensder opmeoep ilne paanrd- highest quality of caTrrea puomssaibtilce .t ime
the way crimes are reported to the police.
was keen to expand my knowledge on how extra care “During the first few years we even provided end of life
Damage to car could be provided to them. care for four individuals, which was a traumatic time for
“During late 2005 and into 2006, I took the plunge after all of us, but we remain in contact with the families and
much research and enthusiasm and founded Little Had- they have all said that it was a very important facility for
AXMINSTERpolice are appealing for help to catch don specifically for the elderly who suffered with the two them personally and for their loved ones.
the culprit responsible for causing serious damage conditions. “Little Haddon now supports four adults with learning
to a car in the town. “I was intrigued and fascinated with ways in which to disabilities and is run through Assisted Living South West
The rear window of a Citroen Berlingo was improve the lives of adults suffering with dementia and who have a variety of similar services across the region.”
smashed while it was left parked in Lyme Road, be- Down Syndrome and it was a great feeling for me to be Continuing her interest in helping others, Frances now
tween Saturday, December 29th and Monday, De- able to offer, at first, what was an experimental project hopes that one of the people she has supported may ac-
cember 31st. and to see it then flourish into an important and reward- company her as one of her guests to the investiture, invit-
Police say the glass was broken by an unknown ing service for the older population of Axminster.” ing them to join in the once in a lifetime experience.
means, causing substantial damage. Frances transformed Little Haddon for the benefit of When asked how she felt when she found out she had
Anyone with information about the damage is its residents, looking at dementia ‘good practice’ design been nominated for an MBE, Frances said: “It was a huge
asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 which ensured the environment was as easy to under- shock when the letter arrived in mid-November and to be
quoting crime number KA/13/3 or crime stoppers stand as possible, for example, using different coloured honest, I wondered if it was just a joke. I am so proud
on 0800 555 111. doors for easy navigation and using photographs on the and never anticipated receiving such an award but I am (cid:0) SHOCKED when she heard the news - Frances
doors of each room, making it personal to the individual. also very nervous about my investiture. White, MBE
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News briefs College choir
impresses
Resident returns to
fire-damaged home hotel guests
A HOUSE near Axminster was severely damaged
by fire on Tuesday of last week. A COLLEGEchoir from Axminster impressed a hotel
A resident returned to his home at Green Lane, owner and lunch club members with their carol
Raymonds Hill, to find his kitchen had been de- singing.
stroyed in the blaze. The Axe Valley Community College choir made the
One appliance from Axminster attended but the short trip to Fairwater Head Hotel in Hawkchurch to
fire was out by the time they arrived. entertain the latter’s lunch club.
They confirmed, however, that the kitchen had More than 30 members of the lunch club enjoyed
been severely damaged by in the blaze. Seventy- their food while listening to the choir’s top ten carols.
five per cent of the ground floor of the property Adam Southwell, co-owner of Fairwater Head Hotel,
was affected. said: “This really was the start of Christmas. It brought
Fire crews used a thermal image camera to check a lump to my throat as the choir were superb.
for any hot spots. The cause of the fire is believed “I realised I wasn’t the only one to think this, when
to be accidental. guests came up to me after the lunch and asked us to
book the choir again for next year.
Got a story? Call the Anders on 01297 631120 “I’d like to thank everyone involved for such a won-
or email [email protected] derful event. The college could not have been more
helpful.” (cid:1)FOOD AND SONG: The choir was an instant hit with lunch club members
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Held in Axminster by local charity Health & Local Food for food contains less salt than processed ready meals. I cook in
Families (HALFF), the course was the first in a series of two. batches, eat some and freeze the rest for a later date.”
Participants learnt basic cooking techniques to prepare healthy Another participant, Roly Kelly, added “Home-cooking is more
and nutritious recipes. cost-effective than buying processed food, so it really makes
The second one will start this month and course co-ordinator sense to make your own.”
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8 Tuesday January 8th 2013 www.seaton-today.co.uk SEATON & BEER NEWS
New Year’s Eve at
Double bill of fundraisers
CANCERResearch fundraisers in Beer are jumping From 7pm until midnight, the Mariners Hall will
Seaton Town Hall
on board to join in the national ‘Music 4 Life’ cam- transform into an evening packed full of live music
paign. and dancing as the group embrace the music theme.
The group of dedicated supporters will be holding Five live acts including Adam Sweet and The Bar-
two events on Saturday, February 2nd at the ries and brother and sister duo, Six Days, featuring
Mariners Hall in Beer to help boost funds for the Ellie and Ollie Harris. Tickets cost £8 or £10 on the
charity. door. To book a table, donate items to the tabletop
A table top sale will be held from 9am until 1pm fea- sale or to book tickets for the evening music event,
turing stalls selling tools, children’s toys, books, contact Annie Boalch on 01297 21305.
homemade cakes and more. Tables are available for Tickets for the evening event are also available
hire at a cost of £8 and teas, coffees and bacon from Beer Post Office or the table top sale. All pro-
butties will be available on the morning. ceeds to Cancer Research UK.
Horticultural Society Seaton Lions raise
AGM next week more than £3,000
BEERHorticultural Society will be holding their annual SEATON and District Lions have been celebrating after
general meeting on Tuesday January 15th at 7.30pm in an estimated £3,000 was raised during their Santa’s
the function room of the Dolphin Hotel. All are welcome sleigh collections in December.
to come along. Despite the terrible weather, only one route in Beer
The horticultural society is still looking for someone was cancelled and the group were pleased with the
to take on the essential role of secretary for the group. generous response from the local community. MOREthan 160 people flocked
Duties consist mainly of taking part in committee Lion David Rickard said: “We anticipate a total of more to Seaton’s Gateway for a fun Photos by MARIE CHURCHILL
than £3,000 from our collections with the Santa’s packed evening to bring in the
meetings, taking minutes, which happen five times a
sleigh, including a collection just before Christmas at New Year.
year, and also preparing and displaying posters for the Seaton’s Tesco and Co-op stores. On behalf of the The annual town hall
society’s social events. Lions, I would like to thank the public for their generos- fundraiser was an instant sell
If anyone is interested in taking on this role, please ity raising such a fantastic amount during times of such out, with crowds filling the dec-
contact Ursula Makepeace on 01297 23377. financial struggle.” orated hall and providing an ex-
cited atmosphere.
If you have a story from the Supported by around 20 vol-
unteers, the evening went with
bang as guests first enjoyed
Seaton & Beer area, call champagne and canapés on ar-
rival, followed by a three-
course buffet and an uplifting
Laura on 01297 446144 performance from the Rat Pack
Boys who had everyone up and
dancing.
Around 100 balloons were re-
leased from the ceiling onto the
packed dance floor to celebrate
the New Year at midnight.
Chairman of Seaton’s Voice,
Carole Manley, gave a speech
thanking all the volunteers and
supporters of the Gateway
throughout the year.
SEATON & BEER NEWS www.seaton-today.co.uk Tuesday January 8th 2013 9
Seaton’s Voice all set for the future
by Laura Goldsbury Noy
A £7,500 grant from Seaton Town the project is a success, went towards people who have been introduced to the winter months run in conjunction
Council has given Seaton’s Voice the [email protected] the project. stage management, customer service, with local accommodation providers
boost they needed to provide a new There was also a private, interest lighting, sound and basic business are on the cards and we are excited
and innovative form of live stream- free loan from a member of the pub- models so they are not only feeling about what the future will bring.
ing to the Gateway, at the town hall. lic who is particularly interested in part of something to be proud of but “The live streaming will also ac-
The state of the art equipment fea- sicals and theatre productions in the sell out show. the live streaming concept. are learning essential skills for their commodate our favourites at the
turing a cinematic satellite, projector West End, to New York Opera, Royal At a full town council meeting in Chairman of Seaton’s Voice, Car- future career. town hall like our silver screen show-
and surround sound will put the town Ballet, games and sport, children the- November, the grant, which was of- ole Manley, said: “The live stream- “As the live streaming develops, ings and so the beauty is that at a
hall on the map at the forefront of atre, world speakers and lectures. fered to Seaton’s Voice, was dis- ing will introduce performing arts, we will be able to get involved in all click of a button, we open Seaton to
technology in the South West with This will not only bring a wealth of cussed by members of the town stage management and basic busi- sorts of ventures and aspects of en- (cid:0)the world and the world to Seaton.”
only Bridport and Exeter having sim- previously unreachable and expen- council and received mixed reviews; ness to all the family and we hope tertainment, and we will be able to The National Picture House Com-
ilar equipment. sive shows to town, but will also the sum was originally set-aside in that we can get the local children in- constantly update the hall and move pany will install the live streaming
Before even being considered for transform the hall into a cinema. the town council budget for youth volved as they are our future and will it into the future. equipment this month and members
the equipment, a definite technical Seaton’s Voice is working hand in and community.
one day take over our responsibili- “Ideas such as live question and an- of Seaton’s Voice hope The Gateway
specification of equipment was out- hand with the film club and is now Councillor James Semple said:
ties. swer sessions with cast members of will be open with its new attraction
lined by the National Theatre before able to show new releases without “Despite the idea being an interest-
“Already we have a group of young shows and even special packages in in February.
the town hall could become a venue waiting for them to come out on ing one that would indeed put Seaton
for live streaming. DVD. at the forefront of technology in the
The streaming will enable what- The shows can be recorded and area, by allowing this development
ever is being performed or is being shown at any point, giving Seaton’s to happen we are giving Seaton’s
transmitted live across the world to Voice the option to increase the num- Voice a powerful commercial oppor-
be shown at the town hall, from mu- ber of performances if they have a tunity leading to a powerful contri-
Beer CLT’s first meeting bution to their business model.
“The youth of the town should not
be enclosed to watch yet another
The Beer Community Land Trust (CLT) will be holding their initial interest screen, but should be encouraged to
meeting on Thursday (January 10th) with the hope that their new group be outdoors and more active.”
can aim to facilitate the development of affordable housing for local people. Councillor Gaynor Sedgwick
With the slogan ‘Owned by the community, for the community’, the Beer added: “Money should be used for
CLT are inviting all who are interested in affordable housing, as a potential the youth of the town and despite this
tenant, shared equity owner or as someone interested in developing being a brilliant idea I am not sure it
homes for the local community, to join in the initial meeting. will directly help young people.”
The group hope to create a permanent asset for Beer and the meeting Despite the minor concerns, the
will explain the aims of Beer CLT, what has been done so far and how people town council considered the applica-
can get involved. All are welcome and the meeting will take place at the tion and reached a strong verdict that
Mariners hall in the Balcony Room at 6.30pm. the money should be released to
A spokesperson for the group said:”The event will be a rolling programme Seaton’s Voice to contribute towards
of questions, answers and ideas gathering so come when you can, get your the overall £16,000 equipment costs.
views across and help to create a bright future for Beer.” A donation from members of
For further information, email geoff[email protected] or call 01297 Seaton Film Club, who are working
24649. closely with Seaton’s Voice to ensure
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10 Tuesday January 8th 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk VILLAGES NEWS
Yarcombe Young Farmers help
to keep air ambulance flying
Cracking
FLYING HIGH| Club members present the cheque to an air ambulance representative
YARCOMBEYoung Farmers’ Club members raised more than £2,100 for Devon Air Ambulance Trust this the code
year. The air ambulance is the club’s chosen charity for 2012 and the year’s fundraising programme yielded (cid:1) Coding Club tutor Bill
a total of £2,120. Club member Rebecca Laramy said the money was raised through various activities
Corr and pupil Isabelle
including a pantomime re-run with an auction. She added: “Other activites included a sponsored bike ride
Coman tackle a task
where six of our members cycled from Yarcombe to Weston-super-Mare, our yearly raft race, a car treas-
ure hunt, a rounders/family evening and other small events.”
AN AFTER-school club at Shute The concepts that children In subsequent sessions, the
Stolen car could have been used in burglary Community Primary School learn when programming in Perl children have been writing sim-
equips children with skills vital are portable to other program- ple programs to learn about dif-
for a career in the high-tech ming languages, so they could ferent programming constructs.
sector. use these skills at secondary Headteacher Amanda Graham
POLICE believe that a This happened at some Further investigation the car was later found Club sessions are designed to level, even if they are being said: "Information and Commu-
car stolen from a drive- point between midnight showed that the garden abandoned near Ottery St give pupils an understanding of taught another programming nication Technologies (ICT) pro-
way in Dalwood was and 4am, and a grey Ford centre had been broken Mary. Anyone who may the programming behind some language. vides pupils with essential skills
used in a burglary. Focus was taken from the into and the safe re- have noticed something of the most popular websites in In the first session the club but it only teaches them how to
Someone forced open a driveway. moved. The car stolen in suspicious in Dalwood at the world. pulled apart a computer and dis- use software, rather than giving
window of a house in That morning police Dalwood was seen near the relevant time is asked Coding Club teaches children cussed the technology inside it. them the skills to write soft-
Dalwood in the early were called to a garden the garden centre and of- to call police on 101 and how to program in a language They also looked at how mi- ware and understand how com-
hours of Monday, De- centre in Exmouth and ficers gave chase. ask for Honiton CID. called Perl, which is used be- croelectronics have changed puters work. This club provides
cember 10th and stole a found a safe in the car The driver managed to The crime reference hind-the-scenes in many appli- over time – examining how big children with the kind of
set of car keys. park. shake off the officers and number is KA/12/636. cations, most notably to drive a transistor was in 1970 and how grounding in programming skills
websites like the BBC iPlayer, advances in technology have led that could, in time, lead to qual-
Amazon and LoveFilm, accord- to a miniscule 16GB SD card in a ifications and employment in
ing to club leaders. mobile phone. the high technology sector.”
Musbury pupils enjoy science days
Fixed Costs for Probate Services
At Beviss & Beckingsale we are always asking our clients how they feel we can improve our
services and, yes, to make us more attractive than our competitors.
It is a criticism often levelled at solicitors that their charges are not clear and are hidden
amongst caveats and jargon. We have taken this criticism on board, as explained by Victoria
Boyer, the head of our Private Client Team.
"Since becoming head of our Private Client Team I have been looking at ways of improving our
service to clients. I am therefore delighted to offer a fixed fee service to our executor clients
for administrating estates on their behalf. That means a fixed cost provided at the outset so
that our clients can be sure of exactly how much we would charge. I would also like to take this
opportunity of rebutting the belief that our charges are higher than
those of the supermarkets and insurers that have recently entered the
legal services market. It is in their interest to encourage that belief
but our research has clearly shown that this is not the case.
In addition these large institutions do not provide the personal service
that Beviss & Beckingsale does and neither do they have the
professional experience and qualifications that we have. We look at
SCIENTIFIC| The young scientists proudly displays some of the periscopes
the complete picture on behalf of our clients, rather than just the job
in hand, and so we can often save our clients substantial sums by
arranging appropriate tax planning strategies. ENTHUSIASTICpupils took part in two science days “The stringed instruments were made from
If you would like to discuss the issues raised above, or indeed any at Musbury Primary School under the leadership of wood, nylon and string, and a plastic bottle sound box
Victoria Boyer teacher Richard Lucas. - they sounded really good.”
of the other services offered by our Private Client Team, then please
The Light and Sound Day saw children produce The second science day was devoted to colours.
Do contact me on 01297 630700. Partner
periscopes and stringed instruments. School adminis- Lorraine said: “Children separated out the colours
trator Lorraine Tolman explained: “This term the chil- in felt pens using chromatography, made spinners
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dren have been enjoying making periscopes as part of to demonstrate how the primary colours (red,
Offices also At; Chard, Honiton and Seaton their work on light, and stringed instruments as part green, blue) blend to make the secondary
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“The periscopes were great for peering round cor- sorts of tricks on their eyes with amazing optical
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ners as well as over the top of obstacles. illusions.”