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Editor: David Carter A.C.I.B. Wispers Kingston Tel: 01548 810915

E-Mail davidcarternews@btinternet.com Parish Clerk Sue Green Tel. 01548 810270

Email kingstonclerk@gmail.com Parish WEB Site www.kingstonparishcouncil.co.uk

Kingston History Society www.kingstonlocalhistory.co.uk Neighbourhood Plan www.kingstonplan.org

Autumn is now here with the evenings drawing in and the nights cooling down. It has been an exceptional summer and now, it seems, we are starting the countdown to Christmas: The cards are in the shops and all too soon the decorations will begin to appear. In the village the activities continue. The History Society has a critical AGM coming up when new blood is needed to ensure this vital society continues into the future, find out what it is all about and you may find that you are able to become involved. Flicks in the Sticks continues with “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society” replacing the originally advertised film which had to be postponed for reasons beyond the control of the committee. Further on towards the end of November we have the Christmas Bazaar following which into December the final countdown with related activities will be upon us.

David

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PARISH CHURCH FLOWER ROTA

2018 Oct 7th HARVEST - EVERYONE Oct 14th, 21st 28th Jeanne Curtis Nov 4th & 11th Carole Walters Nov 18th & 25th Margaret Kelly Dec 2nd & 9th Di Phillips Dec 16th, 23rd 30th ALL HELPERS PLEASE If you are unable to do the flowers on a given date, please change with someone and let Carole know – Tel 810566.

******************** 200 Club Draw

The numbers drawn in the August 2018 draw are as follows: 159 Eryl Labrum £20 182 Sue Way £20 52 Jenny Ebsworth £20 133 Peter Phillips £15 70 Norma Hannaford £10

The draws take place on the last Tuesday of each month, at the morning market. Elaine & Owen Roberts Tel. 810968

TUESDAY MARKET TEA/COFFEE ROTA

2018-

Oct. 2nd Jacky. Oct. 9th Rae. Oct. 16th Jenny/Joan Oct. 23rd Lesley/ Gina/ Chris Oct. 30th Kit.

Tuesday Morning Market In the Reading Room Every Tuesday 10am -12 noon

Meet up for a Cuppa in a Warm and Friendly Environment. We Sell The Following: Fresh Cakes, Pies, Jams, Meat, Eggs, Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Corner Shop On A Table Gifts, Cards, Jewellery, Organic Soaps, Craft and Books

******************** MOBILE LIBRARY

The mobile library visits the village every 4th Tuesday at the Fire station from 11 am to 11.40 am. Oct 9, Nov 6 Dec 4

******************** THANK YOU

June Jarvis wishes to thank all of you who visited me in Derriford Hospital, and to all who sent get well cards and enquired after my health. At long last I am now home again and looking forward to a full recovery. Copy for November Newsletter by Monday 22nd October- please.

Editor

DENTURE REPAIRS Are you a denture wearer?

Have you taken your denture to your Dentist and its been gone for too long?

Good news, a Denture Repair Service is now available to you privately.

I am a Qualified Dental Technician, recently retired.

Times- any denture presented before 11am for a 4pm pick up.

A quick emergency service is available by prior arrangement for 50% extra.

Please ring Tom, 01548 811105 Mobile, 07800532002

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES (Also see Parish WEB site for further details) Morning Market every Tuesday 10 a.m. till noon Mother & Toddler Group every Wednesday 10-11.45am (Bigbury Memorial Hall) 2018 Sept 29th 7 for 7.30 Flicks in the Sticks “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel

Society” Sept. 30th 9.30-1.30 McMillian fund raiser “All Day Breakfast” R/R (Ticket only

entrance) Oct 6th 6.30 for 7pm Harvest Supper – Reading Room Oct 7th 2.15pm Countryside Ramble IAO Children in need leave from

Scobbiscomb Farm. Oct 25th 7.30pm History Soc. AGM Reading Room Oct 27th 7 for 7.30 Flicks in the Sticks “The Mercy” Oct 27th 10-12.30 Operation Christmas Child – Packing the boxes – R/R Nov. 22nd 7.30pm History Society Angela Taylor “The Life & Times of William

Cookworthy” R/R Nov 24th 10.00 Christmas Bazaar R/R Nov 24th 7 for 7.30 Flicks in the Sticks “Journey’s End” Dec 1st 60s/70s Disco & finger buffet R/R Details next month. Dec 9th Christingle Service – St James the Less Dec 13th 7 for 7.30 History Soc. Christmas Social – The Dolphin Dec 15th 6.30 for 7.30 Flicks in the Sticks Xmas show Film TBA Dec. 16th or 23rd Carol Service

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McMillian fund raiser Reading Room ================

I am holding a Mcmillan fund raiser on Sunday 30th September from 9.30. - 1.30pm

It will be an all day breakfast with tea £6.00. per head.

If you are able attend please let me know numbers.. Tickets available from

Jenny Ebsworth tel. 810582

I am after 3 people to help - 1. - taking money 2- washing up. 3- waiting,.

Please let me know if you able to help.

Jean Moore Tel: 01548 810597

KINGSTON YOUTH CLUB IS BACK !

***************************** Starting 12 September 2018

Every Wednesday - Reading Rooms 7-11 yr olds 630pm -730pm

11-18 yr olds 730pm - 830pm

Activities and Tuck shop 50p per session

All welcome - come and have some fun !

For more info or if anyone is interested in being a helper please contact ;

Sarah - Rock House - 810744

Flicks in the Sticks

Unfortunately, we are unable to show our season-opening film this month – ‘Walk Like a Panther’. Moviola have advised us that the distributors have withdrawn the film at short notice and have not set a date for re-release. We apologise to those of you who were looking forward to seeing the film but hopefully, we will be able to screen it at some point in the future.

Moviola have allocated us ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society’ as a replacement. This film is doing very well across the Moviola network and has received excellent reviews.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Cert 12A, 124 mins

Starring Tom Courtenay, Lily James

A correspondence begins between Juliet Ashton and members of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, with them sharing their experiences of Nazi Occupied Guernsey. When an idea for a book catches Juliet she goes to visit the island, making lifelong friends and taking life changing steps along the way. This book is told by way of letters and as the reader, you become enchanted by the writers of them and the love Juliet comes to feel for each of the Islanders; Dawsey, Amelia, Isola, Eben, Kit and Elizabeth. A beautiful story of love, friendship and the sadness of friends lost.

Kingston Community Cinema Committee

FUN DAY 2018 What an amazing turn out we had for our 8th Year. We’ve now had a chance to wind down and gather everything together after a busy summer for the organisers. We would like to start with a thank you to Richard Sanderson and everyone who attended the cricket match which raised money for the day. The dog show was a great hit yet again, thanks to our judge John Chinnock and Sue Way. With a range of music and entertainment throughout the day we hope it was thoroughly enjoyed by all, we had lots of positive feedback about the silent disco at the end of the night. The Reading Room also had a great outcome from the grand draw. This year we had a fantastic turn out for the clean up on Sunday and would like to thank each and every person that came to help, it really is appreciated. We are now getting to a point where the Fun Day is becoming self-sufficient and we would like to give something back to the village, we will be making a donation of £200 to Kingston Youth Club to help them along in starting back up again. Finally, thank you to everyone who attended for your continued support and all of those behind the scenes that make the day happen. The KFD Team

Saturday, Oct. 13th to Sunday, Oct. 29th I will again be participating in the SHAF Arts Trail at The Fishermans Rest in Aveton Gifford. I will be with Sarah Harcus, Jane Parrish and John Ashton. We will be open everyday, except Mondays from 11 – 16:00. This is the biggest trail yet, 68 artists in 31 venues and will be well worth a trip. I have a plentiful supply of brochures or you can download one at

www.shaf.org.uk I would love to see you there. Kim Watkins

Church News Dates for your diary:

Harvest Supper 6th October in the Reading Room 18.30 for 19.00. Tickets are on sale at £10 to include a glass of wine, main course and pudding. Ring Pauline for tickets on 810949. There will be a quiz and a short talk on the workings of the Shekinah Mission. Children under the age of 12 free. BYO plates, cutlery and glasses. Operation Christmas Child – Packing the boxes - 10 – 12.30 on 27th October in the Reading Room. Donations to Shioya Walters, or Jennie Stanley would be appreciated. We need toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair decorations, small toys, small packs of crayons, rubbers, pencil sharpeners, small drawing pads. Christmas Bazaar - 24th November in the Reading Room starting 10 am. Christingle service – 9th December Carol service – 16th or 23rd December When you are planning to renew your home insurance check out Ecclesiastical, they are offering to donate £130 to our church for every new home insurance policy taken out this year (to celebrate their 130th anniversary). Visit www.ecclesiastical.com/Trust130 or call 0800 7830130 and quote TRUST130. Planning a holiday? Winter sun, a last minute ski trip or that dream Summer holiday, clicking through TheGivingMachine can raise a huge donation for St James the Less Parish Church, Kingston. Download the Shop&Give App for iOS or Android, or the Shop&Give Reminder for your Desktop and never miss a FREE Donation! www.thegivingmachine.co.uk/search/shops/travel-&-holidays Local contacts for St. James the Less, Kingston Church Wardens: Brian Alloway, 810692, bja6devon@gmail.com Robert Beard, 810500, r.beard@scobbiscombe.co.uk Both Churchwardens will be pleased to help you find the right person to talk to and help with any church-related arrangements. Please note full information is also on the Parish website as well as the team website: www.modburyteam.org Kingston.

A Neighbourhood Development Plan for Kingston Kingston must maintain its character as a living village in an area of

outstanding natural beauty. Kingston’s emerging Neighbourhood Plan We are working hard on a good draft of the Neighbourhood Plan that will go out to the parish for consultation (This is the so-called ‘Regulation 14 draft’). A working draft is with the PC for consideration and also with South Hams NP Officer Duncan Smith. In recent weeks there have been important changes to the government’s national planning policies. The Inspectors who are reviewing the emerging Joint Local Plan (Plymouth, the South Hams and West Devon) have also made some important comments that we will also need to take into account in our own Neighbourhood Plan. Housing and the AONB The latest national planning policies have confirmed that the AONB should be given the highest status of protection in relation to landscape and scenic beauty. The Inspectors said the available evidence in the draft JLP does not show that sufficient weight has been given to this requirement when allocating some housing sites. As a result of these changes, Kingston is no longer being assigned an indicative minimum of around 10 new houses. We will continue to identify our housing requirements and identify sufficient land to meet them – but against a clear backdrop of protecting the AONB. There is consequently a lot in the Plan about protecting our amazing environment and heritage, (you made very clear, in the questionnaire responses, how much you valued both), as well as on housing and employment. We also have to look to the future as we must assume that there will be future changes in land ownership, employment patterns and the economy, which will affect us all.

Local Green Spaces We gave our provisional listing of local green spaces in the last Newsletter and you can still comment on these through our website. Neighbourhood Plan Groups are advised to continue to identify LGSs in line with the requirements of NPPF. The Settlement Boundary Earlier plans established a boundary for many villages in the South Hams including Kingston, which was intended to contain village growth to within reasonable limits. The emerging JLP revised these, though that for Kingston is very little changed. It is shown as the Settlement Area on the Questionnaire, (on the website) at Q 11, and generally follows the ancient outline of the main village, which sits characteristically in a ‘bowl’ surrounded by higher ground. Within the settlement boundary suitable new development will generally be acceptable. Outside the boundary, development will be far more tightly controlled. The Inspectors did not consider that the revised settlement boundaries had been given sufficient consultation for inclusion. As a result the formal identification of settlement boundaries in the South Hams will be removed from the JLP.Neighbourhood Plans have and continue to be, empowered to appropriately identify settlement boundaries themselves, subject to the proposed boundaries being consistent with the principles established by the JLP process and despite the issues raised by the JLP Inspectors. Don’t forget you can contact us anytime with your thoughts and comments through: Judy Alloway 810692, allowayjudy1@gmail.com or Flo Watts 810019, flowatts1@gmail.com or through our website, www.kingstonplan.org and comment on the above information or any other aspect of our work.

FOCUS ON – Attendance Allowance If you or someone you know is over 65, has care needs or is vulnerable

and doesn’t already receive a disability payment, they may be entitled to Attendance Allowance. Lots of older people who struggle with day to day care aren’t claiming Attendance Allowance that could help them stay independent in their own homes longer, because they think they aren’t entitled to it. Attendance Allowance is a tax free weekly payment of £57.30 or £85.60 depending on the need. It’s not means tested or dependant on savings, it won’t affect your state pension and is exempt from the benefits cap. It can be spent on anything that makes life easier for you, someone to help with personal care, taxis to go shopping or to visit family and friends, bills, a stair lift, a cleaner/gardener or just ensuring you stay safe. If you have had difficulties for 6 months or longer you can apply for Attendance Allowance, if you are in hospital you can apply but you won’t receive anything until you come out. If you live in a private care home and pay your own costs you can also apply. If you are terminally ill you can apply straight away and your application will be speeded up. To find out more, visit southhamscab.org.uk and type Attendance Allowance into the “How can we help” search box. To ring the DWP helpline or to ask for an application form, ring 0800 731 0122 If you need help filling in the application form, ring Citizens Advice South Hams on 03 444 111 444

REVIVAL OF THE READING ROOM

As most will know the Reading Room was closed throughout the summer holidays – because this year its Revival was starting! After clearing it out at the end of July the builders, Simon ‘Sparks’ Ebsworth, and electricians, Michael Jarvis, moved in. In no time at all it was out with the old – old ceiling, old insulation and old wiring and lighting plus a considerable pile of debris – don’t ask! Then started the slower rebuilding process but not before the structure was checked out and found wanting in a couple of areas. A new lintel replaced a rotten one, and two new support frames and purlins were added to strengthen the roof over the stage area plus beefing up some rafters. In the process the stage ceiling was raised and the height of the rest of the hall lowered when framing to support the ceiling was added. The valence at the front of the stage was completely rebuilt and the new ceiling installed leaving a much clearer and cleaner look. Insulation was put in the ceiling void to current standards which, with the new ceiling, should improve the thermal insulation. Finally, the ceiling was painted to fully reveal the smooth, clean lines that now make it look so smart and contemporary compared to the old wavy lined one. Next came the electrics. The new LED ceiling lights have been designed to provide much better, and also more economic, lighting in terms of even light, better light levels and improved ambience. To increase the variety of uses to which the Hall may be put, the ceiling lights, and up/down wall lights have each been installed in three independent zones. All zones are on dimmers so the lights can provide a massive variety of lighting effects. Also, all light zones can be dimmed from either end. To increase the Hall’s utility extra power points have been added so that power is available around the Hall without crossing an entrance or thoroughfare. Points have also been put in the ceiling to power new equipment. Finally, the Emergency lighting has been brought up to standard and the Alarm system is being upgraded. So, all of this work has been achieved through local and national funding raised by the RR Management Committee. A lot has been achieved but there is more to do to make our Reading Room ‘all singing and dancing’! Any help or assistance you can offer, with fund raising or volunteering for work, especially if you have some useful skills, to help complete the project is always appreciated – contact any committee member. So, what’s next? The top priority is to permanently install projection equipment (projector, screen and sound) at the Church end – not only for ‘Flicks in the Sticks’ but for presentations, demonstrations or any other uses we haven’t yet thought of – along with this goes new blackout blinds (donated through ‘Flicks’), new curtains and a backdrop curtain. After all this? - more stage and performance equipment, lighting, sound and staging – never a dull moment in Kingston and, with all of these new facilities, the possibility of many new activities for all. The Revival continues!

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Watch out for these fake Netflix emails. We’ve seen an increase in reports about fake Netflix emails claiming that there’s an issue with your account, or that your account has been suspended. The email states that you need to “update” your account details in order to resolve the problem. The link in the emails leads to genuine-looking Netflix phishing websites designed to steal your username and password, as well as payment details. Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text. For more information on how to stay secure online, visit www.cyberaware.gov.uk

NEWS FROM Reading Room Revival Project The first phase of works is now completed and the Reading Room has re-opened. It is looking amazing with the new lighting and ceiling, thanks to our excellent local contractors, and thanks to the Reading Room Management Committee for actioning such a successful project. The project is ongoing, with plans for a new screen and equipment for the community cinema “Flicks in the Sticks”, and refurbishment of the cupboards. Congratulations and many thanks to all those involved in this vital community project.

Kingston Fun Day Update A huge thank you once again to the Kingston Events Group (KEG), for this year’s fantastic Fun Day, and to all those who showed up to clear up the next day – having so many pitch in made all the difference, and meant the Recreation Ground was cleared in record time. KEG have reported a profit this year for the first time, enabling a £200 donation to be made to the Kingston Young People’s Association – fabulous news!

Traffic Through The Pub After concerns being expressed by Parishioners about the number of cars using the road through the pub, plus some going a little too fast, or electric and hybrid cars being very quiet in operation, KPC have consulted with DCC Cllr Rufus Gilbert and Devon Highways Adam Keay. The road through the pub provides the only access to the toilets and Pub Garden for both customers, and staff carrying food and drinks, so there are obvious concerns around safety. A formal road closure would cost many thousands, so this would not be an option. It was agreed that the pub sign at Four Cross on entering the village is currently at the wrong orientation, pointing down towards Kingston Plains, when in fact it should point straight ahead, so that cars drive directly to the Pub Car Park, rather than coming through the centre of the village and through the pub itself. Devon Highways are happy for KPC to organise correcting the sign, rather than raising a job order and waiting for whenever Highways can get round to it! It was also agreed that it would be helpful to provide 4 new “Slow” signs at each side of the pub on the road, to replace the 2 current old and worn ones. Finally, KPC agreed to look into providing further signage pointing straight ahead at Four Cross for the Church and Reading Room., as this is the logical route to take for those venues.

Hedge Cutting

It is that time of year again – Autumn. A kindly reminder please that you ensure your hedgerows are cut back. This allows correct access for all vehicles from cars to tractors, and also for pedestrians to see clearly round corners and not be hidden by overgrown hedgerows. Overgrown hedges will not slow cars down. For everyone’s safety please check your hedge is not causing poor visibility. A special note please, that the height of your tree and hedge over-hang is no less than 3 meters clearance above the road, tractors and milk lorries can have damage caused to them by low tree/hedge clearance. Thank you

Recycling – Clean Cardboard – A quick reminder All Cardboard should be placed in your Blue recycling sacks or flattened and placed beside your sack. Card can no longer be placed in Brown Bins. Recreation Ground Monitoring Dates Thanks again to everyone on the monitoring group keeping a very keen eye on the tidiness of the grounds, which are being so well used when the weather is dry! Here is the rota for the next few weeks 24th September Rachel Hardy 1st October John Wurr 8th October Ali Lewis 15th October John Connor 22nd October Leah Worthington 29th October Sally Denham 5th November Sue Green 12th November Flo Watts 19th November Kit Connor 26th November Rachel Hardy Your Councillors are here for you Eve White. Chairman. (810289) Mervyn Freeman. Vice Chair. (810070) Hayley Swain. (810896) Flo Watts. (810019) Alison Lewis. (811234) Sally Richardson. (810195) Heather Summer-Nutting (811294) Sue Green ~ Parish Clerk. (810270)

READING ROOM SCHEDULE OCTOBER 2018

This schedule is up to the date that the newsletter was finalised Please note that you can now see the Reading Room Schedule in real time via the Parish WEB site Parish WEB Site www.kingstonparishcouncil.co.uk Click on “ What’s On & Parish Newsletter” Click on “HERE”

Hiring Charges Kingston Reading Room

Reading Room with Kitchen Facilities

£6.50ph for a minimum of 2 hours or £25 for 4 hours Children Party - 4 hours Afternoon Hire – now only £10

Downstairs mini meeting room £5 per session

All enquiries to:

Judy Wurr, Bookings Secretary – 01548 810065 Kingstonreadingroom@gmail.com

19.00 Murder Mystery evening

SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES & THOUGHT FOR OCTOBER

Aveton Gifford 11.00 am

Bigbury 11.00 am

Kingston 9.30 am

Modbury 9.30 am

Ringmore 9.30 am

7th Sunday Worship Harvest Festival Communion

Harvest Festival Communion Communion Sunday Worship

14th Communion Sunday Worship Sunday Worship All Age Service Communion

21st Sunday Worship Communion (traditional) Sunday Worship Communion Village Service

28th Communion Sunday Worship Shoe Box Service

Sunday Worship and Baptism

Communion by Extension

THANKS FOR HARVEST, AUTUMN AND EVERYTHING Autumn is the time when hundreds of churches throughout the country hold a service of Harvest Thanksgiving, to thank God for his goodness. The tradition of celebrating Harvest Festival, in the way that we know it today, was first introduced in 1843 by Revd. Robert Hawker of Morwenstow, at a time when this country was primarily rural. As most people made a living from their fields, this was an opportunity to give thanks for being able to have the absolute necessities of life, unlike today when we do not have to do without food if bad weather affects the crops, for we can obtain similar produce from abroad. Generally, we are able to buy fruit and vegetables whenever we want, and maybe we take it all for granted, forgetting that what we have, wherever it comes from, is a gift from God, products of his creation. In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, as we spend so much time rushing around and trying to fit in so many things, maybe we barely notice what a wonderful world we live in. However, when we pause to look around us, we will see examples of God’s goodness to us and the wonders and beauty, of his creation. For the fruit and vegetables, whether they are fresh from the ground or the tree, or processed in a tin, the plants and flowers in our gardens, are all products of the partnership of humanity with God, or of God with humanity, where human toil and tools, work with nature, and with God. In nature, the season of autumn brings something different each day, as the colours of leaves change overnight, offering us a fresh invitation to enjoy the beauty that God’s creation gives us. However, this is something we need to be aware of, not just in autumn, but every day of the year. Every day holds its own particular blessings and aspects of beauty to be enjoyed and appreciated with a spirit of gratitude. These could be in things like the beautiful smile of a child or grandchild; a meaningful conversation with a good friend; a nice meal with a friend, or partner, or spouse, or a thoughtful gesture by someone we meet during the course of our day. So, although autumn calls us to stop and enjoy the particular beauty of each day as it comes to us, and to thank God for it, it also reminds us that these are God’s special ways of showing us that he is with us in every season and every time of our lives. Joyce Joyce Howitt

Vicar: The Revd Matt Rowland (830260: every day except (normally) Saturday) Readers: Joyce Howitt (01364 73093), Michael Tagent (810520)

Website: www.modburyteam.org