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Life is full of questions.

From very early on in life westart to ask questions. Astoddlers, we drive our parentscrazy by endlessly askingthe simple question, “Why?”When repeated often enough,that question inevitablyreceives the exasperatedanswer, “Because I say so!”

As adults we sometimes stopasking questions, or at leastwe stop asking the questionsthat really matter to us. Wegive up on the search formeaning and abandon theattempt to make sense of life,and we try not to think aboutthose searching questionsthat nag away within us: Whoam I? Why do I matter? Whatis the purpose of my life?What will happen to me whenI die?

The reason that we stopasking these kinds ofquestions may well be that we

are not at all confident that wewill ever find satisfyinganswers to them. We chooseto live with uncertainty, ratherthan confronting the mostbasic questions about ourown existence. But it is noteasy to live without a clearunderstanding of what life isall about.

Christians believe that theBible provides answers to ourdeepest questions. It doesnot answer all of ourquestions, but it tells us allthat we need to know in orderto make sense of life. Itreveals who God is, how wecan be at peace with him, andwhat it means to trust in him.

The Bible introduces us to theone person who does have allthe answers.

But the Bible also raisessome searching questions:Why does a loving God allowsuffering? Is there only oneway to God? Does sciencecontradict the Bible? Theseare not easy questions, butwe must wrestle with them, ifwe are to make any sense oflife.

We are going to beaddressing some of thesekinds of questions at our ExeValley Central services inAugust. You’ll find details ofthese services on Page 8 inthe magazine. Why not comealong and join us in exploringsome of these searchingquestions?

Steve

QUESTIONS QUESTIONS

TODAY August / September 2014

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EDITORIAL

We are very pleased to be able to tellyou that - despite our “slip of the

pen” in the last issue, where we askedfor a replacement “Naturist” - we havehad a volunteer to become our new

“Naturalist”. Ann’s last article is in thisissue and we thank her very much forthe enormous contribution she hasmade to the Today magazine over manyyears. We all wish you a very happymove to your new home, Ann.

Jenny and Geoff

ANN’S NATURE NOTES

Recently there has been a lot of talkabout the interaction of species.

The obvious effects I touched on in thelast edition, when an alien is let loose inan area. The latest is the Asian SpinedToad that found its way to Madagascar,last year, probably via a container ship.It has already caused deaths in poultryand other domestic animals plusaquatic and terrestrial plants. Let’shope that it does not cause as manyproblems as the Cane Toad in Australia.All nature is interdependent. If the Blue

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Calverleigh, Cruwys Morchard,Loxbeare, Oakford, Rackenford,

Stoodleigh, Templeton, Washfieldand Withleigh

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RECTORRev’d Steve GoodbodyThe Rectory, Withleigh,

Tiverton, EX16 8JQ.Tel: (01884) 251132

[email protected] off = Fridays

Enquiries regarding Baptisms,Weddings, Funerals,

Memorials in the churchyard,please contact the Rector

CURATERev’d Robert Brewis

The Vicarage, 3 Court Gardens,Stoodleigh, Tiverton, EX16 9PL.

Tel: (01398) [email protected]

NON STIPENDIARY MINISTERRev’d John Roberts

East Sidborough, Loxbeare,Tiverton EX16 8DA.


READERMrs Anna Hansford

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Tiverton, EX16 9QU.Tel: (01884) 253463

[email protected]

MAGAZINE EDITORSGeoff & Jenny Parnell

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Tits do not hatch at about the sametime as the caterpillars and aphidsappear, then they will starve. It isremarkable that as the seasons change,the hatching varies with this timing. Itwould seem that the Spring is gettingearlier and the Blue Tits are nestingearlier and the aphids the same. Oneproblem over this balance is, what onedoes about my pet hate - the slugs andsnails. If we kill them, then there is lessfood for the Song Thrush. I used to saythat I had drunken Thrushes when Itried to dispatch the snails bybeer/wine traps (dregs I may say) andthen throw them away. I thought thatthere was always a risk that theThrushes would eat these pickledgastropods and become anebriated !

Another problem of modern farming, ofall sorts, is mono-culture. If there arefields of only one crop, anything thatdoes not eat that crop will go elsewhere.Now, with the development of insectrepelling crops to improve the yields -as there are more human mouths tofeed - then there are no insects. Thisis not so good for insect eating birdslike the Skylarks.

The Stewardship programme was goodas it kept a variety of flowers/weedsnear the hedgerows for food/cover forbirds/mammals. The hedgerows wereconsidered the highways for the birds,going from one area to another.Gardens have a variety of flowers,some good for butterflies and some forbees, so keep growing different things.Try to avoid double varieties becausethis makes it hard for insects to get tothe pollen. It is surprising what a largeecosystem each one of us can createin our gardens. With more area beingconcreted over, the gardens of Englandare becoming ever more important forwildlife. It does adapt. As far asPeregrines are concerned humanshave created wonderful rock faces forroosting - Cathedrals - which they take

full advantage of, and they have a readyfood supply nearby - flocks of pigeons!!

Conclusion - enjoy the world aroundyou but realize that each one of us canmake a difference to other species andone hopes for the best. We are alldependant on each other. “No man isan island”.

Ann

CHRISTIAN - a poem byMaya Angelou 1928 – 2014

Maya was an African-Americanborn in St Louis. She devoted

her life to the Civil Rights movementand had worked with Martin LutherKing. She recited her poem “On thePulse of Morning” at theinauguration of President Clinton in1993. She received dozens of awardsand over fifty honorary degrees. Shewas best known for her series of sevenauto-biographies which started with

“I know why the Caged Bird sings” –telling of her life up to the age ofseventeen.

When I say … “I am a Christian”I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’”I’m whispering “I was lost”,now I’m found and forgiven.

When I say … “I am a Christian”I don’t speak of this with pride,I’m confessing that I stumbleand need CHRIST to be my guide.

When I say … “I am a Christian”I’m not trying to be strong.I’m professing that I’m weakand need HIS strength to carry on.

When I say … “I am a Christian”I’m not bragging of success.I’m admitting I have failedand need God to clean my mess.

When I say … “I am a Christian”I’m not claiming to be perfect,My flaws are far too visiblebut God believes I’m worth it.

When I say … “I am a Christian”I still feel the sting of pain.I have my share of heartachesso I call upon His name.

When I say … “I am a Christian”I’m not “holier than thou”.I’m just a simple sinnerwho received God’s good grace,somehow.

Many thanks to John Robertsfor this contribution

Calverleigh

Belated congratulations to Rob andAlison Brewis on the birth of their

baby daughter Anastasia on 5 May, alittle sister for Mathew.

Our thoughts and prayers are with allwho have not been so well in the lastcouple of months and are stillrecovering. Little Mathew Brewis had aspell in hospital, Reg Holley has alsobeen in the R D & E hospital but is nowhome again. Mary Bell has also had astay in hospital after an operation butshe is now home again and recoveringwell. Michael Waddington is in hospitalas a result of a fall. There have alsobeen quite a few young people withChicken Pox. We hope that all aremaking a good recovery.

On 21 June the Village Hall Committeeorganised a "Tea on the Green". It was

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a scorching hot day but most peoplemanaged to find shade under the trees.It was very well supported and therewas a good selection of goodies tochoose from on the tea table and verywelcome cups of tea/coffee or colddrinks. There was entertainment by alocal band called "New Ways" who sangsongs from the shows and many otherpopular songs. The committee wish tothank everyone who helped in any wayto make the afternoon such a successand to thank everyone for coming - 95people in all. The profit from theafternoon was £610.00 which will gotoward refurbishment of hall and toilets.

The following afternoon was our annualOpen Air Service. This year there wasno question of whether we lay thechairs outside or whether we go insidethe church. As the day dawned hot andsunny, the chairs and musicians wereall arranged around the yew tree in thechurchyard. As people were comingthey filled the chairs in the shadiestposition first but some had to sit in thesun. As the service started we hadsome light cloud which lasted until theend of the service but it was still lovelyand warm. Julie led the service,Barbara read the lesson and othersread the prayers. We wereaccompanied by “Ad-Lib" who also didtwo spots of music and singing wherewe could also join in. The Choir gave usa rendering of the Twenty Third Psalm.It was a very uplifting service and wehad a record attendance of nearly 80people. After the service the sunappeared again and everyone enjoyedtea and cakes. It was a wonderfulgathering with people chatting tofriends and making new friends. No oneseemed to want to leave. Thank you toeveryone who helped to make this such

a memorable afternoon also manythanks to all who helped pack up chairsat the end. Many hands make light workand is very much appreciated.

The annual potato competition was heldat The Rose and Crown and there weremany entries. Results were as follows:MEN. 1. Kipper Heywood. 3. LukeFloyde. LADIES, 1.Wendy Findlay. 2.Brenda Tucker. 3. Tracy Floyde.CHILDREN. GIRLS. 1. Jodie Floyde.2. Milly Berry. 3. Abigail Findlay.BOYS. 1. Rhys Floyde 2. DevonOlluglin. 3. Callum Findlay. OurAuctioneer for the night was Tim Laman,who we wish to thank very much for hisexcellent results. Calverleigh Churchbenefited £370 from this successfulevening. Thank you Gillian and Mary fororganising this event and thanks alsogo to Tim Browning of The Rose andCrown for letting us use the premisesand for the "potato supper". A veryenjoyable evening.

Jemima Blossom Doust was welcomedinto the Church at her Baptism on 13July. The Baptism took place in ourHoly Communion Service which wasled by Rev. Jane Wilson. There was avery good congregation to witness this,along with Jemima's Mum and Dad andher four Grandparents. It was a lovelyservice.

NOTES FOR YOUR DIARY30 August. Produce Show atCalverleigh Village hall for church funds.It is for residents, friends andsupporters of the church to exhibit theirproduce. Come and hear the resultsand have tea and cakes with us from2.30 onwards. Everyone welcome.More details contact Rita Tapp 01884252601 or Sheila Greenslade 01884254579.

10 October at 7.30. There will be a"Friendly Bingo" evening at the VillageHall in aid of Church funds. Freetea/coffee and biscuits. All welcome.

Our Harvest Thanksgiving weekendstarts on 13 September with a 3 courseHarvest meal. Tickets are nowavailable at £7.50 each from BarbaraHill 01884 252572 or Church Wardens.There are a limited number of tickets,so it will be first come first served. TheSupper will end with a littleentertaiment from Brian Poole andChris Weightman known as "UkuleleCrazy".

Our Annual Autumn Fayre will be onSaturday 22 November. Details later.

CruwysMorchard

We have MISLAID or LOST 100white breakfast plates belonging to

the old parish hall, now urgentlyrequired by the New Parish Hall for useat the Breakfast and Brunch.

Dave and Di’s Quiz was held on 14 June.

June was a quiet month for the Church,with the Annual Church Fete orSummer Fayre, being held on the 12July, in the New Parish Hall as I write.We had a joint service with theCongregational Chapel on 29 June, ournext joint service with theCongregational Chapel will be on 31August in our Church.

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service at 2.15 pm, with SteveGoodbody, and hopefully The YoungFarmers. It will be followed by sportsand tea in the Parish Hall, and a Socialin the evening at 7.00pm, with gamesand disco. The Sunday service will beHarvest Festival at 11.00am, with SimonFriend preaching.

BELL RINGING NEWSIt is lovely to report that our bells arebeing well used and enjoyed by ringersfrom all over Devon and beyond. Anumber of groups from the DevonAssociation have been to practise theirvery polished call-change ringing hereand they are a pleasure to hear.

On a Friday morning in June we hosteda training session of “plain hunt” – thebasis of method ringing. Thesesessions are run by our local TroyteRinging Centre, and are usually held atHuntsham, but occasionally elsewhere.Since re-hanging, our bells are verysuitable for learners and it was good tosee five students and a similar numberof helpers and tutors all busily occupiedin our tower. (We provided one of thestudents and two helpers). On Saturday21 June, the Cruwys Morchard ringerswere to be found cooking sausagesand burgers and a large supply ofonions, down at the Tiverton RugbyClub. It was the 140th anniversary ofthe Guild of Devonshire Ringers, whichwe were asked to organise. It was avery happy day.

FLOWER and CLEANING ROTA28 July / 4 August Wendy Lake11 / 18 August Vine Spragg25 August / 1 September Marilyn Hill8 / 15 September Mrs J TownsendSeptember 22 Decorators for Harvest29 September / 6 October Marilyn Hill

CHURCH YARD MOWING ROTAAugust Dave and Diana VincentSeptember Roland and Sonia Notley

ANNUAL FLOWER SHOWThe Annual Flower Show will take placein the New Parish Hall on Saturday 9August. If you have not already got aschedule, please ring Pauline Guscott01363 866754, asap. We would like toencourage as many new exhibitors aspossible and have another great show,our first in the New Parish Hall.

THE CONGREGATIONAL CHAPELPuppet Church, Family ServiceSunday 3 August 4.30pm, then tea

“Pennymoor Pictures”Holiday@Home. Events for all ages11.00am – 3.00pm 18-20 August

Monday 18 August The Lens Factor (Photography Fun)

Tuesday 19 August Jigsaws and Games – followed by Cake Art

Wednesday 20 August The Big Picture (Create things for a Mural)

Wednesday 7.00pm Come to the “Pictures” (Film Night)

Back to ChurchSunday 14 September 4.30pm

THE YOUNG FARMERSCongratulations to Cruwys MorchardYoung Farmers Club whose discodancing team qualified to perform at theYFC National Disco DancingCompetition held at The WinterGardens in Blackpool where they camefourth. The Club also had success atThe Devon County Show by winning theClub Scrapbook competition andmembers winning many individualprizes. They are now preparing their

Club entries for the Mid Devon Show.At a recent meeting held by the CruwysMorchard Parish Hall Committee, TomPalmer attended and presented theCommittee with a cheque for just over£1,300 raised by events that the Clubhas held, in aid of the new Parish Hallfunds; Mouse Racing Night,Entertainments Night. Members tookpart in a mackerel fishing competitionin Ilfracombe and had success withcatching the most fish; they will nowfish again in the County Final. TheClub are holding a New MembersAfternoon on Sunday 17 August at 4.00pm followed by a barbeque at CruwysMorchard Parish Hall; please comealong if you are at all interested injoining. A Charity Breakfast Morninghas been arranged on Saturday 13September at Moorhayes CommunityCentre; 7.00 am to 12 noon; so if youare in Tiverton on that day, please callin for breakfast or a cup of coffee!

PENNYMOOR FESTIVAL, is a charityevent in aid of Devon Air Ambulanceand Cancer Research UK. Money willalso be donated to the Village Hall topay for new equipment. It’s going to beheld on 15/16 August, starting at 6pmon Friday and 2pm on Saturday, bothdays ending at 11pm. It will be situatedin the field opposite the timber yardand garage. There will be a variety ofdifferent beers and ciders available.

There will also be a range of children’sactivities on Saturday afternoon suchas face-painting and storytelling froman internationally renowned storyteller! Please come along and supportthis event – buy your tickets fromwww.pennymoorfestival.org.uk or fromthe Cruwys Arms.

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The Exe Valley Market Bus is havinga good year! Not only did we receive

a very generous grant to buy a new busat the end of last year - which hasproved very popular with ourpassengers and drivers but, at therecent 2014 Devon County CouncilCommunity Transport Awards, ourchairman, Colin Radford, won one ofsix Community Transport Volunteerawards the Community TransportVolunteer of the Year Award for hismany years involvement with the Busas a driver, driver-trainer, committeemember and most recently as chairmanas well as managing the treasuring jobwhen it became necessary for a while,

The Exe Valley Market Bus Servicewon the ‘Best Contribution to the LocalCommunity’ Award and £500!

Colin’s nomination stated that

The Exe Valley Market Bus Committeeare particularly delighted and proudthat the nomination for their awardcame from the Chairs of Oakford,

Stoodleigh, Washfield and KnowstoneParish Councils, reflecting theappreciation of the Bus, and all thevolunteers over so many years, in theparishes that it serves.

The nomination said “

The Exe Valley Market Bus is nowrunning its 5th bus since the originalRutex scheme started in 1977 and wehope to continue for many more yearsand be there for many more passengersin the villages for our scheduled routetrips to town as well as the monthlyoutings and community hire.

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YOGA continues at the Parish hall onThursday mornings, for details phoneHilary 01363 866245

CIRCUIT TRAINING in the Parish Hallevery Sunday 6.30pm-7.30pm

SENIORS’ LUNCH. The Church will behosting Seniors’ Lunch again onWednesday 22 October, 12 for 12.30pm.Please watch out for the invitations andposters. If you know of anyone whowould like to come, do ask them.

SCARECROWS. It was decided that ascarecrow event could happen everyother year.

All those who attended Paul, Bob,Carol and Penny’s hog roast onSaturday 5 July at the Cruwys Armswould like to thank them very much forsuch an enjoyable evening.

We would like to wish anyone who isnot well a speedy recovery, our prayersare with you.

DATES for YOUR DIARYSaturday 2 August. Breakfast andBrunch, in the Parish Hall, starting at7am. Volunteers needed to help.Please ring Mary on 07773362305 forbookingsSaturday 9 August Flower andProduce Show. See aboveFriday and Saturday 15/16 August,Pennymoor Summer Festival, seeaboveSaturday 6 September, clay pigeonshoot, East Ruckham, 12noon-4pmPhone Len on 01363 866578 forfurther details.SATURDAY and SUNDAY 27 / 28September, HARVESTCELEBRATIONS. See above forarrangements.Saturday 22 November ChurchChristmas Fayre.

LoxbeareHow lovely it is to be able to enjoy

the sunshine and beauty ofsummer, and farmers and growersable to get their harvesting in, withsome rain to keep the things growing.How blessed we are compared tomany areas around the world.

On 8 June we held a Pentecost PraiseService in the Village Hall at 11.00amand it was taken by Steve. Attendancewas reasonably good with a fewregulars unable to come and everyonethought it was a good service.

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PARISH ROUND-UPProclaiming the Good News since 1988

- 2 Corinthians 5:17

Living in such a lovely part of the country, we will have plenty of visitors this summer! Givethem a treat by bringing them to New Creation, where they can browse Christian books,

CDs, greeting cards and other Christian merchandise.Unfortunately, in many parts of the country, the local Christian Book Shops have beenforced to close so a visit to New Creation, not only to browse or look for something to buy,

but also to taste one of Penny’s range of meals, snacks and cakes might be a real treat.

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Penny’s selection of summer puddings at £2.45 will include Banana Split,Peach Melba, Eton Mess, or Knickerbocker Glory.

She will also be introducing a Children’s Menu withSavouries starting at £1.25 and Desserts at 90p.

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Board Books for the very young; Sticker and Activity Books for long journeysor rainy days; Bible Stories for tiny ones to early teens.

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provision, enabling us to continue the work He gave us to do, providing Christian resourcesfor our community. (2 Corinthians 4 v 1 to 7) We are aware of all the support we receivefrom you, both in prayer and by using the shop and cafe. A few of our supporters also

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EXE VALLEY CENTRAL

Each Sundayin

Templeton Village HallAt 11 am

3 August NO EVC (Holiday Club Service)10 August Guest Service -

Suffering: why does God allow it ?17 August Guest Service -

Sex: is God against it ?24 August Guest Service -

Science: is it an enemy of faith ?31 August Group Service -

Salvation: is there only one way to God ?

7 September Sunday Club 14 September Morning Worship 21 September Holy Communion 28 September Morning Worship

When there is no service inParish churches, all are

encouraged to attendExe Valley Central

RACKENFORD

3 AugustSee Calverleigh

10 August6.30 pm Evening Praise

17 August11 am Family Service

24 August9.30 am Holy Communion

31 AugustGroup Service

11 am Exe Valley Central

7 SeptemberNo Service

14 September11 am Morning Praise

21 September11 am Family Service

28 September9.30 am Holy Communion

OAKFORD


10 August9.30 am Morning Prayer


24 August9.30 am Family Service




14 September9.30 am Morning Prayer


28 September2.30 pm Harvest Festival

HOME GROUPS

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Prayer for the Exe Valleyat Church Cottage, Stoodleigh

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LOXBEARE PRAISE ANDPRAYER MEETING

3rd Tuesday in monthat 7.30pm.

01884 881362 - for venues

EXE VALLEY WOMEN’SBIBLE STUDY GROUP

Alternate Tuesdays 2-4pm atHighgate Cottage, Loxbeare

ContactMarion 01884 256302, or

Alison 01398 351552for details

WALK THE TALKWithleigh Home Group

Alternate Mondays at 8pm(Tel. 01884-253473)

STOODLEIGH


10 August11 am Morning Prayer

17 August11 am Holy Communion

24 August6.30 pm Evensong




With Baptism

14 September6.30 pm Choral Evensong

21 September11 am Holy Communion

28 September11 am Morning Prayer

MISSIONCOMMUNITY

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See fliers for details

EXE VALLEY CENTRAL“SEARCHING QUESTIONS”

10 August - why does God allow it ? 17 August - Is God against it ? 24 August - is it an enemy of faith ? 31 August - is there only one way to God ?

Sundays at 11amIn Templeton Village Hall

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LOXBEARE


10 August9.30 am Family Communion

17 AugustBBQ Service at Lower Ingrams

BBQ 1pm, Service 2.30pm24 AugustNo Service



7 September9.30 am Morning Praise



Songs of Praise


CRUWYS MORCHARD




24 AugustNo Service





21 September6.30 pm Evening Prayer

28 September11 am Harvest Festival

WASHFIELD




24 August6 pm Evening Prayer




14 September11 am Morning Prayer


28 September6 pm Evening Prayer

WITHLEIGH




24 August11 am Morning Worship




14 September3 pm Harvest Festival

21 September11 am Holy Communion

28 September11 am Morning Worship

TEMPLETON

3 August9.30 am Morning Prayerwith Holy Communion

10 AugustNo Service

17 AugustNo Service







28 September9.30 am Morning Prayerwith Holy Communion

CALVERLEIGH

3 August11 am Holiday Club

Service in Village Hall

10 August11.15 am Morning Worship


24 August6.30 pm Evening Prayer




14 September11.15 am Harvest Festival

21 September 9.30 am Holy Communion

28 September6.30 pm Evening Prayer


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At the time of writing a picnic service isbeing organised for 13 July at 3.00pm,- followed by a picnic tea.

There will be a lunch time BBQ on 17August at 1.00pm at Ron & Margaret’s -followed by a service, with a slot for thechildren - at approximately 2.30pm.

Our Harvest celebrations will begin onSaturday 20 September with a serviceat 2pm - when there will be anopportunity for the children to bringHarvest gifts to the front of the Church.The collection will be for the LeprosyMission. This will be followed by sports& tea. On the Sunday, the service willbe an evening Songs of Praise at6.30pm - followed by refreshments inthe Church. Decorating the Church willtake place on the Friday. Gifts and helpwould be appreciated. The HarvestSupper will be on Thursday 25September in the Village Hall at 7pm for7.30pm. Tickets £5 for adults £2.50 forchildren. Proceeds divided betweenChurch & Village Hall. Harvest goods tobe auctioned in aid of Tear Fund. Therewill be a planning meeting on Monday15 September at 2.30pm at LowerIngrams.

A Tear Fund Service is planned for 19October at 6.30pm. Helen Williamsfrom Tear Fund will be the speaker.

On 1 July the Woman's Bible StudyGroup went to New Creation in theafternoon and enjoyed a cream tea.There will be no meetings during thesummer months. Details at a later datefor Autumn.

A PCC meeting was held on the 19 Juneat Jean's and the date of the nextmeeting will be Thursday 30 October at7.30, at East Sidborough.

There will be a Village Hall BBQ onSaturday 9 August, at the hall at 7pm.

Our thoughts, prayers and sympathyare with Jenny Pack & Family on thedeath of Geoff. We remember him withfondness. In later years, after retiringfrom the familiy Jewellery business inWestexe, Tiverton, we would often seehim walking the dog in the village.Before his illness, Geoff enjoyed somesport especially playing tennis andtable tennis. Geoff & Jenny have lived inLoxbeare for many years and Geoff willbe missed by all.

We pray for Margaret Radford & VivAbbott who are recovering from kneeoperations and for Jack Page andanyone else who is undergoingtreatment or feeling unwell.

Happy Birthday to all with birthdays inAugust/September and congratulationsand best wishes to all celebratinganniversaries or special occasions.

On 27 September a Parish BoundaryWalk is planned. Contact Ron on 01884881362 for more details nearer the time.

Anyone interested in helping to cut thechurchyard please phone Carol on01884 881480.

Loxbeare Ladies: Thank you to AnneAckland for providing a lovely meal on 7July. We all enjoyed the evening. Annehas been touched by a tragedyconnected to her family, so she wishedfor the proceeds from the evening to bedonated to a charity called 'Papyrus',which helps prevent suicide in youngpeople.

August: To be arranged - a visit toYearlstone Vineyard, Bickleigh.

1 September: A walk along the GreatWestern Canal followed by food. 6pmstart. Book your place by 25 Augustwith Sue Troake on 01884 259496.

OakfordNow Summer is well and truly with

us, our thoughts turn to the HarvestFestival which will be celebrated onSunday 29 September at 2.30p.m.We would be grateful for any produceand perhaps you might think of givingsome ‘Fairtrade’ products to beauctioned at the Harvest Supper.These can be purchased at the NewCreation Christian Bookshop inTiverton and at some of thesupermarkets. There will be tea andcakes at the back of the church - afterthe service.

Harvest Supper will take place onMonday 30 September at 7.30 pm atOakford Village Hall. Supper - £6.50.Please let Mike or Wendy know on01398 351383 if you would like to come.We hope you will come and support it –all are welcome. The proceeds will bedivided between the church andTearfund.

We are planning to have a ChristmasTree Festival in the church this year. Ifanyone would like to display a smallChristmas tree please decorate it howyou like – the more individual the better.We welcome any group, business orfamily to join in. Look out for details later.

Pyncombe Oakford EducationalFoundationIf you have just left school and aregoing on to further study this autumn,you may be eligible for a grant of up to£150 from Oakford’s own educationalcharity. You must have been resident inOakford Parish for at least one year. Noforms to fill in, just ring us beforeSeptember 1. Ring Sue Llewellyn on01398 351338 or Dawn Williams on01398 324035.

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Exe Valley Market BusCongratulations to the all theCommittee and helpers for the Bus,who won the ‘Best Contribution to theLocal Community’ Award category fromDevon County Council CommunityTransport Awards for 2014. TheChairman, Colin Radford also won onethe ‘Volunteer of the Year’ too ! Welldone to all the team, and well deserved.

Red Lion HotelCongratulations to The Red Lion forwinning the Mid Devon Gazette ‘Pub ofthe Year’ for 2014, after only 6 monthstrading. Huge effort by Andy, Jennieand the team to bring the pub back tolife. Great food, give it a try !

Oakford Flower & Produce ShowSaturday 16 August, Oakford VillageHall. Show opens to visitors at 2.30pm.For competitors, there is still time toenter something. Schedules areavailable from The Red Lion or BrendaBurrows (3, Manor Cottages, Oakford).The final date for show entries to begiven to either Brenda Burrows or ChrisHoldom (3, Ashleigh Park, Bampton),is Thursday, 14 August. If you need anyhelp or advice please call Chris on01398 332039

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Rackenford

The funeral service of William Dart(Bill) took place 20 May 2014 and

was followed by internment. Donationsin his memory will be given to theupkeep of our churchyard. Oursympathy to all his family and friends.

What a beautiful day we had for oursponsored walk. About 20 adults andchildren enjoyed the lovely route - notforgetting the dogs that accompaniedtheir owners. All planned and organizedby Liz Paxton. Also many thanks forallowing us all to enjoy our picnics inthe perfect setting - by your lake. Alsothank you for those who came withtransport, just in case !! - and to thewalkers and to you, the sponsors, whoaltogether to date, have raised £806 forchurch funds.

We have the following people tomention who have spent time inhospital - Rob Bordman, Mary Paxton,Herbert Smith and Francis Dart.Whether you are in hospital or homeagain, we do hope you are recoveringwell and also, of course, to anyone whois unwell that we have not heard about.

When you read this the end of termconcert will have taken place at ourschool and the children will havebroken up for the summer holidays. Wehope all staff and children will have anice holiday and the weather will begood. The Year 6 leavers this year areHal Baker, Phoebe Bryan, RebeccaEllam, Richard Hamlin, Leonie Loader,Ciaran Maunder, Megan Poole, OliviaStuckey and Harrison Welsh. We wishyou all happy days at your new schools.As always, a brief report on the concertin the next issue.

Our deepest sympathy to Rebecca andSimon Cole and family on the death ofRebecca’s Mum on 10 June. You arevery much in our thoughts at this sadand difficult time.

Congratulations to Richard and Jane onthe birth of another granddaughter,born to Richard’s daughter GemmaCole and Shaun on 18 June - alsoanother great-granddaughter forGeorge and Jean Cole.

Very best wishes to Oli Mathews andhis fiancé Rachel as their wedding dayapproaches in our church on 23 August.We hope the sun will shine and you willhave a perfect day.

Our cream teas were held atRackenford Manor on 12 July. Variousstalls and games and a good draw wereall available for people to enjoy, notforgetting the delicious cream teas andstrawberries and a cuppa - which wentdown well. Thank you to everyone whohelped in any way and to you forcoming to support this event. Thankyou to Les and Frances Kelland for theloan of the tables and chairs and all thehard work involved in fetching andcarrying. It was very much appreciated.Mary Cann thanked David and MoyScott for having us and also for beingable to wander around and enjoy thegardens. She also presented them witha small gift in appreciation. Manythanks again to you both for yourkindness. £643 profit was made.

Congratulations to Connie Isaac onpassing her Grade 8 Flute exam withmerit. Wonderful achievement Connie.

£400 was the final figure received byour church in donations given in

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memory of the late Frank Clark, forwhich we are most grateful.

Our thoughts and prayers are with PamLester and her family. At the time ofgoing to print Pam is very poorly inDerriford Hospital, Plymouth. Pam wasour school secretary for many yearsand is very much in our thoughts inRackenford. Get well soon Pam.

As always we remember our FriendsPercy Stone, Ken Blackford, Mrs Clark,Mr Weston, Muriel Blinman and MrsArscott and Gwendoline.

Some of you may have heard the bellsringing at various times other thanWednesdays when our own team arepracticing, These are visiting teamsand we give you a warm welcome.

Stoodleigh

The whole village is deeply saddenedby the death of Gerald Palfrey, who

contributed so much to support andstrengthen the life of the Parish inwhich he was born and farmed all hislife. In his earlier years he was aleading light with the Young Farmers,amongst other things teaching the skillsof ploughing and becoming a wiseploughing competition judge. He was astalwart player and later supporter ofStoodleigh Cricket Club. Gerald quietlyhelped organise and gave of himself tomany fund-raising activities. He was arespected elder statesman ofStoodleigh Parish Council, contributinggreatly with his local knowledge andwise advice, and also served for 40years on the Parish Hall ManagementCommittee. His support for the churchnever wavered, both spiritually and

practically. As bell-ringing captain overmany years he taught fresh ringers likeRoger Hill and Jennifer Rowlandson andinstilled in them and others the love ofbell-ringing. He and the late Edward Hillorganised the annual mammothchurchyard clear-up and Gerald keptthe paths clear of weeds. In all that heundertook, Gerald’s twinkling eyes andsense of humour were always to thefore. So many words of praise haveflowed in, that it is not possible toinclude them all here. Gerald was aman with a quiet depth of practicalwisdom and knowledge, which hegenerously shared for the good of all.

We also received the sad news that IanPhillpotts had died, after being ill forsome months. He and Sue wereinvolved in many village activities whilethey were living here. Earlier in his life,Ian was a GP in Maidenhead andYorkshire. After Sue’s death, he movedfrom Stoodleigh to a flat overlooking thecounty cricket ground in Taunton.

It was a bright day of sunshine for theCoffee Morning held at Church Cottage,when a very good number attended andjust over £150 was raised for churchflowers and church upkeep. Thank youto all those who helped and those whosupported the occasion.

Two weddings have recently takenplace in St. Margaret's Church, the sunshining (just!) for both occasions – on5 July between Thomas Sleigh andAntonia Hughes and on 12 July betweenJamie Rudkin and Sally Broadberry. Wesend our best wishes to both couplesand pray for God's blessing on theirmarried lives together.

We also send congratulations and bestwishes to David Wotton who celebratedhis 90th birthday on 12 July.

Please remember the followingimportant dates:Saturday 9 August – Stoodleigh's thirdFamily Dog Show, 1.30pm at VialsCorner.Bank Holiday Monday 25 August –Cheese and Wine Ploughman's Lunch,12.30 at Parkhouse Water.Sunday 14 September – Choralevensong with the Heritage Singersand preacher Bishop Martin Shaw,6.30pm ( see notice Page 6 ).Sunday 5 October – HarvestThanksgiving Service, 11am, withBishop Nick McKinnel.

Monday 6 October – Harvest Supperand Auction, 7pm in the Village Hall.Itwas such a joy to welcome so manyenthusiastic children at the 2014Village Fun Day and to see so manytaking part in all the races andcompetitions – parents as well aschildren. It is fantastic for everyone inthe Parish to be able to enjoy a cupof tea and a piece of cake withnewcomers, family and friends (thankyou to all the bakers and to those whohave offered to bake next year). Awarm thank you to everyone who cameto enjoy the day and to so many whohelped to make it another memorablevillage event.

SWAG events9 September 10am – Tiverton TownTrail, £1.50, duration about 1.5 hours,places limited; contact Fred Robinson01398 351460.

19 September 7.30pm – History ofTiverton, illustrated talk by MikeSampson, Village Hall, £3, bring ownrefreshments.

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5 September, 6pm, at the Parish Hall.Classes and entry forms are on theStoodleigh website.

Children’s Hospice South West arehaving a Skiffle, Beer and BBQafternoon at Down Farm on 10 August,3pm onwards, £5 a ticket, 01398351342.

Stoodleigh 100 Club prizewinners forMay - 1 Geraldine Talbot, 2 Di Honnor,3 Hamish Miller, 4 Sheila Blake;June – 1 Heather Burmeister, 2 TriciaSummers, 3 Phil Talbot, 4 Dorothy Ayre.Please note that membership is nowoverdue, so please pay or be removedfrom the draw.

Templeton

Our Harvest weekend begins with aHarvest Supper on Saturday 4

October (see Noticeboards for details)followed by our Harvest Service onSunday 5 October at 11.00am. Pleasebring your donations of produce to thechurch on Saturday morning. We willmake sure they find a good home thefollowing week.

We were sorry to hear that PhillidaStrong’s father has died. Our thoughtsand prayers are with Phillida and thefamily at this time.

Our village Fete will be held atTempleton Village Hall on Saturday 8August. The gates will open at 1.30pm.Any donations of draw prizes, clothes,books, produce, bottles/ cans, cakesare very welcome. Just bring anythingto the hall on club nights (Monday orSaturday after 8.00pm) or on the

morning of the Fete. Donations ofitems for the grand auction are alsowelcome. However we are unable toaccept electrical items.

Saturday 6 September at 2.00pm TheTempleton Bridge Duck Race will takeplace. It starts at Great Esworthy Farm(where there is parking space) andfinishes at Dartcombe Mill where youcan relax and enjoy a cream tea orpasties. There will also be plants,books, bric-a-brac and toys for sale.Ducks will be on sale at the Fete - at£1.00 each and if you want to buy a fewmore ducks just call 01884 860655 Aduck can also be bought on the day.

Our congratulations are sent to ClaireBoumphrey and Richard Owen whowere married in our church on 28 June.Congratulations also to Antonia andTom on their marriage on 5 July. Ourbest wishes for the future to you all.

We were sorry to hear that Mary Reedhas been in hospital and hope that Maryand anyone else who has been inhospital or been unwell, will be feelingbetter soon.

Flower and Cleaning RotaGill Rose 27 July / 3 AugustHannah Nobbs 10 / 17 AugustAudrey McInerney 4 / 31 AugustSally Greenslade 7 / 14 SeptemberJan Heptinstall 21 / 28 September

WashfieldOur lives tomorrow, will be

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A very big THANK YOU to everyonewho helped, or came and supported

our Church Fete. We were once againblessed with good weather and aperfect setting to hold it, in the groundsof The Old Rectory with its magnificentviews. Once again the church bells andthen the Tiverton Concert Bandprovided us with a melodious welcometo this lovely event. The afternoon'sproceedings began when Mrs AdriennePannifer, a long-standing member ofour community, who helps in thechurch in many capacities, opened thefete. She was then presented withflowers by Tilly and Ruby Lane. A largevariety of colourful stalls andsideshows; with games for the childrenwere available for all to enjoy. Thisyear's addition of a Teepee in which thechildren could play, have their facespainted and wear and see thecostumes, dream catchers and rainsticks of Native American Indians wasmuch enjoyed. Thanks to Vince andKaren Webber for lending us thisremarkable tent and putting it up in thepouring rain the day before!

A delicious, tempting and much-praised tea followed in the hall. Thegenerosity, always apparent at such avillage event, is amazing and thiskindness allowed the church to makethe astounding profit of over £1000!Very sincere thanks to everyone whowas involved in any way with particularthanks to Bronson, Camilla and therest of the Albery family for letting us,once again, descend en bloc into theirbeautiful gardens for the day. Specialthanks too, to Denise Wood for the useof the field adjacent to the Hall forparking and also to all those who

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moved tables and equipment around orcleaned and tidied up after the event.

Our Songs of Praise service on 13 Julywas taken by Rob. He gave brief detailsof the origin of each hymn, which had aspecial meaning for the person whochose it, before it was sung by a goodcongregation. This service coincidedwith a special birthday for Jeanne, ourchurchwarden, so was followed by wineand nibbles. A very happy andmeaningful evening.

On Saturday 14 June a working partymet at the church to carry out a bigclean and tidy. The interior was de-cobwebbed, washed and polished - andthe brass all cleaned. Meanwhile aparty worked hard in the churchyardcutting back branches, weeding andtidying. Everyone worked so hard forseveral hours. Well done everyone !!The church gate on the terrace has alsobeen re-painted. A very sincere thankyou to all, your dedication and help isso appreciated.

We were so sorry to learn that MrsDorothy Turner passed away on 24 May.Dorothy had lived with her husbandWally and raised their four children(Tricia, John, Michael and Martin) atBalmans Wood. Dorothy was a verykeen gardener and a devoted Mum,Gran, Great-Gran and Great-GreatGran! We send love and muchsympathy to all the family, we know sheis sorely missed by them all.

Condolences are also extended to thefamily and friends of Eileen Connor ofCourtenay. Eileen and her late husband,Brian, had lived in Washfield for manyyears and were very much part of theCourtenay Cottages community.Eileen's presence will be missed by all

her neighbours and friends and wesend them our sympathies.

Little Sophie Jayne Trout, daughter ofRaymond and Claire and baby sister toNoah, was blessed and welcomed intoGod's church at her Baptism in June,with the support of her family and alarge congregation. Raymond, Claire,Allison and Paul Trout wish to send avery big thank you to Clifford Dixon forplaying the organ so joyfully. Manythanks also to the Rev Keith Gale fortaking the service, to Jeanne for herhelp and also to all the bell-ringers. Itwas a lovely, happy service which wasenjoyed by all.

Congratulations are sent to Mr ColinRadford who was awarded with theaccolade of “Community TransportVolunteer” of the year. The honourwas given to Colin for his dedication toThe Exe Valley Market Bus service overthe many years of his involvement withthis invaluable organisation.

Love, prayers and caring thoughts aresent to all having a difficult time atpresent, coping with illness,operations, and on-going treatments.We so miss seeing you out and about.You are always in our thoughts.

Best wishes are sent to everyone withspecial birthdays and anniversaries orother celebrations.

Our Harvest Festival will be held thisyear on Sunday 7 September at2.30pm. There will be a short servicein the church followed by sports andthen a “bring and share” tea in theVillage Hall. Please could the churchbe decorated on Saturday 6September? We are always gratefulfor donations of produce and flowersfor decorating the church. Thank you.

Dates for your diarySaturday 2 August Cream Teas in Hallin aid of Hospiscare (Pine Lodge DayCentre) from 3pm. All welcome. Raffleand bring and buy stalls too.

Tuesday 12 August [email protected]. All welcome at thisinformal social event. Tea, cake, chatand friendship on offer.

Thursday 21 August Lunch Club in hall12 for 12.30

Sunday 7 September Harvest Festival.Service at 2.30pm followed by sportsand “bring and share” tea in Hall

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Flower Rota27 July / 3 August Mrs Bicknell10 / 17 August Mrs Moore24 / 31 August Mrs Cockram7 / 14 September Mrs Hansford21 / 28 September Mrs Ellis

Cleaning Rota29 July / 3 August Mrs Arnold10 / 17 August Mr & Mrs Parnell24 / 31 August Mrs Harding/Mrs Jones7 / 14 September Mr & Mrs Ellis21 / 28 September Mrs French

Withleigh

We hope you have all enjoyed thelovely sunshine that we have been

having. We have heard some farmers,who make hay as well as silage, saythat they have made some really goodhay - which is something that has notbeen said for a few years. At the timeof writing these notes, we are nowhoping that the sunshine will remainfor our Church Fete.

It was good to see the support from thevillage at our Village Hall AGM, held onTuesday 24 June. Although thecommittee has stayed the same, a lotof support pledged from others wasgreatly appreciated. There wasspecial thanks to David Sellick whokeeps the grass and hedge trimmedaround the hall, Kevin Luxton for all thehandyman jobs and grass cutting,Christine Luxton who cleans the hallafter events, and the gang thatperiodically spring clean, Janet Sellick,Christine Luxton, Sheila Kerslake,Frances Luxton & Gerald Luxton forrunning the Bingos & Whist Drives.Christine also runs the 100 club. Thank

you one and all. Also, at the Village HallAGM, it was good to welcome our newTrustee, David Sellick. He joins SaraKittow, Gerald Luxton and John Crook asthe Trustees. Thank you, David, foragreeing to do this for us.

At our June PCC meeting, it was agreedthat we would give a donation to theTiverton Street Pastors. We werepleased to welcome Vicky Pugsley andAnn Glendinning to our Family Service on13 July. They gave a talk on the work ofthe Street Pastors and Prayer Pastors inTiverton, illustrated with a couple ofexamples, and were presented with ourcheque for £100.

Withleigh Garden & Produce Show is tobe held on Saturday 16 August and ittakes place in the Village Hall. Entriesclose on Tuesday 12 August - entryforms to be returned to Henry Cruwys, atBona Vista. The show will be open to thepublic from 7.30pm onwards Do comealong and see the spectacularvegetables, flowers, cookery, craft, etc, -something for everyone. There is nocharge for entry and food and drinks willbe available throughout the evening.

Our Harvest Festival celebrations beginon Sunday, 13 September with anafternoon service at 3pm, officiated byRev’d Steve Goodbody, followed by teain the Village Hall. On Monday 14September, there is a Harvest Supperfollowed by the usual auction of producefrom the church, and any otherdonations of produce on the night. It hasbeen decided to give the proceeds of theauction this year to the League ofFriends of Tiverton & District Hospital.If you would like to attend the supper,please ring Christine, 257571 or Brenda252431. Please do join us on one orboth of these occasions, as Harvest

Festival celebrations are very traditionaland special to us.

We are thinking of all those awaitingexam results, and hope these will allowthem to pursue their chosen careers.We also hope all those who will bestarting school, college or universitywill settle and be happy in their newenvironment.

Our thoughts are also with those whoare not feeling well at the moment, orrecovering after accident, and send getwell wishes to you all.

Forthcoming Events:Saturday 16 August, Garden & ProduceShow doors open @ 7.30pm.

Flower Rota:3 / 10 Aug Susie Wade17 / 24 Aug Ruby Reed31 Aug / 7 Sept Ann Gornall & Maureen Stubbington14 Sept HARVEST21 Sept Janet Sellick28 Sept Shirley Cruwys

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Coffee Mornings, Small Group and Club Meetings, Family Parties, Social Evenings, Reunions

All with Full Access. Recently improved and extended 10m x 5m Meeting Room. Full kitchen facilities. Toilet.

Rates £5/hour - for further details contact Richard Vickeryon 01884 881234 or email [email protected]

Email: [email protected] Spinney, Way Village, Pennymoor, Tiverton, EX16 8LX

KEN HOGANTREE, HEDGE & GARDEN SERVICES

CROWN REDUCTIONS STORM DAMAGED TREESDEAD WOODING HEDGE TRIMMINGFELLING DISMANTLES

M: 07946606093 T: 01363 860193

Fully trained NPTC qualified Tree Surgeon

Satin Touch Sheila Yeo

Alterations Repairs Veils TiarasBespoke Fascinators Men’s Formal Wear Hire

60 Bampton Street Tiverton Devon01884 259734

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The Red Lion Hotel, OakfordRecently refurbished traditional country pub,serving local real ales and homely food ~including Sunday Carvery

● Four en-suite B&B rooms available● Family and children friendly● See website for details including events and menu● Bookings recommendedwww.redlionoakford.co.uk 01398 351592

Mid-DevonGazette

Pub of the Year2014