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North Tawton, Bondleigh, Sampford Courtenay, Honeychurch - and beyond!
April 2013
Lower Trecott Farm
Bed & Breakfast
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Funeral Directors
Est 1969
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Tel: 01363 82414
Mobile: 07785 540248
The Coach House
North Street
North Tawton
Tel: 01837 89242
Bed & Breakfast
Close to Town Square yet secluded
En-suite, TV, Radio, Tea/Coffee
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Courtenay Kennels
Little Green Slade, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton
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Mobile 07952 225048
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Okehampton EX20 2TD
01837 880118
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FORE STREET GARAGE
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Servicing and Repairs to all makes and models
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H.J.Lake Painting Contractors
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From The Rectory
Speechless at Easter
When was the last time you were totally stopped in your
tracks? Perhaps it was something beautiful or amazing
that did it, or maybe it was something tragic that left you
dumfounded and struggling to grasp reality. Three women
once went to a cave to do a necessary but rather unpleasant job. They were not sure how they were going to get in.
But that proved unproblematic, as the entrance stone had
been removed before they got there. They were expecting
to find a corpse as they had brought spices to anoint a
body. But what they found stopped them in their tracks
and the world has never been the same since.
It all depends really on whether it is true or not. I wrote
about that in “Roundabout” this time last year, so I’m not
going to repeat to you why I think the evidence for the
bodily resurrection of Jesus stands up to scrutiny. There
are some people who think it cannot be true. Dead people
don’t rise again, they conclude. But I think there are many
more who suspect it might be true but they remain unmoved by it. They just take it in their stride, leave it for
another day, ignore it even, and carry on with life regardless.
It is a curious thing that while the general trend of church
attendance in the UK is falling, people’s interest in religion
Recently I heard a BBC radio presenter totally lost for
and church matters could not be greater, or so the media
words. He couldn’t finish his show. He was dumbfounded. would have us believe. Indeed, all winter we have story
He was stopped in his tracks. He had just broadcast a lady after story of church-related news. New Archbishop, new
reading a love letter she had written for her late boyfriend, Pope, changes in marriage law, to name just a few. Often it
and its beauty and tenderness rendered him speechless.
is unwelcome church news that makes the headlines…
The letter was addressed to a French photographer who
clergy sex scandals, or differences of opinion over women
had been tragically killed by mortar fire in Syria – the same bishops and homosexuality. These are all important issues.
incident that killed Marie Colvin the Sunday Times report- Christians care about them and I would be pleased to talk
er. On hearing the girlfriend read the tender words live on to anyone about them. But in reality these issues are barethe radio, words of love she had written for her beau, the ly newsworthy compared to the big global church-related
presenter cracked. He just couldn’t speak. Was it unprofes- story. Make sure you don’t miss it, because it probably
sional? Or was he just reacting in the same way many liswon’t get reported this Easter (except in publications like
teners probably were at the time? All he could do was fill
this!)
the final seconds of his show with muffled silence before
the news cut in. Things were going fine. It was just another The big news is this: a man died and rose again. Impossiitem before the end of the show. But he was caught totally ble!? And he was not just any man. He claimed to be God,
off guard.
and by beating death I think he proved it. Now that is
news! How can anyone not break stride for that?
I had an experience similar to this once when I was 14
years old. I was with my family walking in the Scottish
Okay… I’ll give an Easter egg to the first person who can
Highlands one October. It was a typical Scottish day - cold, correctly give me artist, song title and year for the followwet and misty. The cloud was low over Ben Lawers as we
ing pop lyric. I’ll give you a clue… biggest band in the
set out from the car park. We walked for about an hour up world. “You broke the bonds, and you loosed the chains,
into the cloud, getting damper and colder with each step. Carried the cross of my shame… you know I believe it!” (I’ll
Suddenly and literally over the course of about ten steps
trust you not to type those words into Google – that’s
we popped out of the cloud into blazing warm sunshine
cheating!) But these lyrics capture the earth-shattering
and azure blue sky. They call it temperature inversion, if I news of Easter perfectly. The bonds of our sin have been
remember my GCSE geography correctly. I stood
broken. The chains of discord between us and God, and
awestruck with my feet still obscured by the cloud but my each other, have been shattered. To think that because of
head looked out across a vast sea of white. Mountains
the death and resurrection of Jesus… forgiveness is possipoked through the cloud like hundreds of little islands as
ble, guilt is gone, hope is given, death is defeated, heaven
far as the eye could see. We stood silent, spellbound by
is assured, and life is given meaning… that is mindthe sight. After a few minutes we each began shedding
blowing. That is news. That is worthy of a headline. It stops
layers, it was so warm. Only then did I notice about 100
millions in their tracks and it renders me speechless again.
other walkers sitting on the slope just above us doing the
same. No one spoke. Just the sound of cameras clicking.
We had been stopped in our tracks.
Rev’d Nick Weldon (Team Vicar)
01837 880183
Yes – it’s Easter already, and we look forward to two Bank npweldon@gmail.com
Holidays, chocolate, spring flowers and time with family
perhaps. But does the tale of a man rising again stop you
in your tracks? Does it render you speechless? Or does it
leave you unmoved? Does it merely serve as a good excuse for a long weekend?
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Roundabout
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING
TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Music rehearsals have gone really well. Now we look
forward to getting “on stage”. This is where the action
starts! It’s time for more information about dates, times
and tickets.
There will be four performances:
Thursday 20th June – 7.30pm
Friday 21st June – 7.30pm
Saturday 22nd June – 2.30pm and 7.30p
Tickets will be £5, with children’s tickets (under 16
only, please) £3. They will be on sale from the beginning of May. Check our next edition for where they will
be available
Website: www.e-voice.org.uk/northtawtondreamcoat
‘BE STILL’
Our short service of reflection and prayer returns
on the fourth Thursday in the month
next service- Thursday 25th April, 10am
St Andrew’s Church, Sampford Courtenay
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Read “Roundabout” in a new way—or the old!
“Roundabout” is available on the websites of North Tawton
Town Council and Sampford Courtenay Village Council. It
will continue to appear on both in future.
While it is hoped those with access to the web will enjoy this
other way of discovering what is happening locally, those who
are unable to use the web are assured that there is no plan to
end the customary door to door delivery of the
magazine in its printed form.
The Editors
St Peters Church
Coffee Morning
Saturday 13th April in
the Town Hall
10.00am – 11.30am
draw, cakes, hamper etc
Proceeds for church funds.
Super Soup Supper –
Sat 20th April, 6pm - 8pm, Town Hall
The churches of North Tawton invite you to sip soup
together and raise money to help some of the world’s
poorest people lift themselves out of poverty and hunger.
As well as some super soup and chit chat, there’ll be a
Fair Trade raffle.
If you would like to come along, please leave your name
on the list in the Post Office with Rosemary or Nigel by
10th April.
Free of charge. Donations welcome.
North Tawton Prayer Meeting
Come and pray for the town with members of St
Peter’s Church, North Street Chapel and Lakeway
United Church. All welcome. 7.30pm for
refreshments, chat and prayer. Finishes at 9pm
Spring 2013 dates…
Monday 22nd April
at North Street Chapel
Monday 20th May
venue TBC.
Or send us items for prayer (anonymously if
preferred).
Contact: Revd Nick Weldon, The Rectory, North
Tawton. Tel. 880183
npweldon@gmail.com
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PUDDING PARTY
The Rangers are having a Pudding Party on
Thursday 25th April in the Town Hall
from 7.00pm.
Tickets cost £5 and are available from the Post Office or
on the door.
If you have never been before, come along and try as
many puddings as you like !!
Girlguiding in North Tawton
Rainbows – girls 5 – 7 Wednesday 4.00 – 5.00pm
Upper room Town Hall contact 01837 82089
Brownies girls 7 – 10 Monday 3.45 – 5.30pm
Upper room Town Hall contact 01837 880054
D&S Supplies
Winkleigh Airfield, Winkleigh Devon, EX19 8EZ
01837 83366 www.dandssupplies.co.uk
Selling: household goods, stationery,
tools, work boots and clothing,
bedding, quilts and pillows,
knitting wool and patterns.
Also now selling shrubs, perennials, plants and climbers, compost,
pots, planters, weed killers, hoses and fittings, creosote, fillers, wood
dye,
brushes, rollers, gloves, nails, screws, hinges,
and car accessories and cleaning products
Guides girls 10 – 14 Monday 6.30 – 8.30pm
Church room contact 01837 89160
Rangers girls 14 – 26 Wednesday (fortnightly)
7.00 – 9.00pm
Church room contact 01837 82752
Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI
Open 9-5 Mon-Sat and 10-4 Sun
Gift sets and ideas for the early Christmas shopper.
Something for everyone at D&S Supplies.
Disabled friendly and Free parking
21 members were welcomed to the meeting in Exbourne
village hall, on Thursday 7 March by the president, Jane
Stewart. The speaker for the evening was Paul Rendell.
He showed beautiful slides of all the flora and fauna
which can be found on Dartmoor, from red deer to flowers no bigger than a finger nail. He answered questions
and was thanked by Gloria Sherbourne.
After tea and biscuits, the business of the evening was
dealt with. The Jumble Sale had been a great success with
around £290 being raised, with the nearly new dress rail
being very successful. Margaret Cleveland was thanked
for organising and demonstrating at a Rag Rug workshop,
which was held in the village hall. It attracted 5 ladies
who were not members. The competitions for the Group
Meeting at Iddesleigh on 16 April and for Okehampton
Show on 8 August were discussed. Torrington WI has
invited members to meet them for coffee and a chat at
Rosemoor on 1 May. Plans are well under way for the
Dementia Awareness Day to be held in the village hall on
24 May from 10am to 3pm. The WI is providing the
lunch. A Walk around footpaths of Exbourne, with tea to
follow has been arranged for 5 June. This to be advertised
in the WI Newsletter for members of other WIs to join in,
if they wish.
The next meeting will be in Sampford Courtenay village
hall on Thursday 4 April at 7.30pm. The speaker will be
David Miles talking about the Garden House. All welcome.
Huge range of Magazines – if we haven’t got
what you are looking for in stock, we can order it!
Would you like a Newspaper delivered? –
We deliver around the town 7 days a week!
Margaret Weeks
Large selection of Greetings cards
and Quality Toys and Gifts for everyone
Nigel and Rosemary Davies
North Tawton Post Office (01837) 82241
What can we do for you?
Foreign Currency - € & $ on demand
Travel Insurance – policy issued immediately
Car Tax
Post your ebay parcels
Top Up your mobiles
Support your local Post Office
We can cash money for selected Banks:
Barclays, Co-Op, Lloyds, NatWest and others
HSBC coming on-board in the Spring 2013!!!
Newspapers and Magazines:
Always assured of a warm and friendly welcome
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With 40 years experience in and around North Tawton.
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Neighbourhood Planning
Have you completed the questionnaire published in
the March edition of the Roundabout? As at 13th
March only 9 completed questionnaires have been
received.
It is not too late to let us know your views.
More information will be published in the May edition
of the Roundabout.
TAP funding
North Tawton Town Council and Sampford Courtenay Parish Council have been successful with a joint
TAP fund bid to provide extra funding for Okehampton District Community Transport. Both Parishes
have received a grant of £625 which will be forwarded to the Okehampton District Community Transport
Group.
ed route of the footpath and please close gates. A
definitive map showing the footpath routes can be
viewed in the Town Council offices.
Devon Home Choice
Council and housing association homes available to
let in Devon are advertised through Devon Home
Choice newsletter each week, together with other
affordable housing options.
Homes are advertised from Wednesday until midnight the following Monday.
The Town Council receives a copy of the newsletter
for the West Devon area and will place a copy in the
Town Council office window.
Date of next Scheduled Meeting
2nd April 2013 in the Town Council offices.
We have also been successful with our joint TAP www.northtawtontowncouncil.co.uk
fund bid with Chagford and South Tawton Parish
Councils to provide extra days for the Parish Rosalind Rice
Lengthsman. An advert for invitations to tender for Clerk to North Tawton Town Council
this work has been placed in the Town Council Office
window. Tenders can be submitted for individual
parishes or all three. Tenders should have been Oops! - did you notice last month? - Sorry, Vicar!
submitted by 31st March 2013. Full details can be
obtained from the Clerk and can be viewed on our The article “From The Rectory” included two
website.
mentions of the England football manager, but the
word manager was spelt both times as “manger”.
With hindsight, that’s not a bad error from a man
whose belief had its earthly origin in a trough for
It has been reported that people are parking on the feeding animals, but it is a big “Oopsie” for the
corner of Barton Street and also on the corner of Exproof-reading editors.
Parking in Exeter Street and Barton Street
eter Street (higher side of The Fountain) making it
difficult for other vehicles to pass. Drivers are requested to park sensibly within marked parking bays.
Litter
There seems to be an increase in litter in the Town.
Cans and take-away wrappings are frequently being
left in the Square and around the town. Please use
the litter bins provided.
Public Footpaths
It has been reported that some walkers are not staying on designated footpaths, and gates are being left
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How is it that the human eye insists on seeing what
it expects to read, rather than seeing what is actually
on the page? And then there are problems which
arise when what is sent in does not say quite what
the writer intended. None of the following has been
sent to “Roundabout” (yet!) but they have appeared
in parish magazines elsewhere:
“Next week’s Fasting and Prayer Conference in
Whitby includes all meals.”
(continued on page 19….)
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SAMPFORD COURTENAY
VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
As mentioned in the March edition of the Roundabout
Mrs J. Westlake from Hatherleigh won the £25 prize for
the Christmas Quiz. The answers appear in this edition
of the Roundabout.
We are having another skittles evening in April (either
13th or 20th).
Saturday 8th June will be the annual Fun day. There
will be a barbeque in the evening and we have booked
Jerry and Alison Tucker’s Music for a ceilidh/barn
dance. Jerry will do the calling. More details to follow.
Forthcoming Events
Easter Monday 1st April 7.30 for 8.00 pm
Sampford Courtenay Village Hall
Whist
Friday 5th April 7.30 p.m.
Sampford Courtenay Village Hall
Quiz with Puddings
£5 per team of up to five people and £3 per person to
sample as many puddings as you wish!
Wednesday 17th April 7.30 for 8.00 pm
Sampford Courtenay Village Hall
Bingo
Saturday 4th May 1.00 p.m.
Sampford Courtenay Village Hall
Family Dog Show and Car Boot
Monday 6th May 7.30 p.m. for 8.00 pm
Sampford Courtenay Village Hall
Whist
Wednesday 15th May 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm
Sampford Courtenay Village Hall
Bingo
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NORTH TAWTON
Afternoon WI.
WI News March 2013
As our speaker today explained – it is easy to
despair with the situation in Africa – however,
Jenny Reynolds was here to tell us how the charity
‘Send a Cow’ has made and continues to make a
significant difference to the lives of communities in
seven African countries.
The charity was formed 21 years ago when a
group of Christian farmers got together with a
shared aim of helping farmers in Africa – and
initially they did indeed ‘send a cow,’ in fact they
sent 30 pedigree cows [all in calf] out to Uganda in
the first instance. Nowadays, however, they no
longer send actual livestock but, as Jenny said, it’s
a really good conversation starter!
Send a Cow helps groups of people who may be
widowed, orphaned or disabled by giving them a
cow, a goat, piglets, chickens or other useful items
such as seeds and beehives. In return the
recipients must promise to pass on an equivalent
gift to another needy family whether it’s the first
female calf, saplings, seeds or skills, thus each gift
starts a chain of giving that continues to grow,
allowing families to become donors themselves,
restoring lost confidence and esteem.
Apart from the actual gifts Send a Cow ensures
groups receive training in animal welfare and
husbandry, social development and sustainable
organic agriculture thus allowing them to make the
best use of materials which are already there.
Communities are taught how to store and use
water by building large water storage pits ensuring
that water is easily accessible for the family,
livestock and crops all year round.
Part of their training programme involves helping
farmers to set up small businesses and showing
them how to care for the soil and protect their land
from climate change.
Jenny had brought a selection of slides to illustrate
her talk and this included examples of families who
have benefited from the help of Send a Cow –
Helen Kongi was a widow struggling to bring up
four children, after receiving a cow from the charity
she has turned her life around – she is now an
organic gardener, her living conditions have
dramatically improved, she has created a training
centre, lectured at The Eden Project and spoken
on Gardeners’ World and Woman’s Hour. Just one
example of how this particular charity is working to
transform the lives, livelihoods and wellbeing of
these rural communities.
The business bit was once again packed with
dates for the diary, including another trip to the
cinema – this time for a private screening of The
Great Gatsby – unfortunately Hugh Jackman and
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Russell Crowe were not available but Leonardo
DiCaprio was so I guess I’ll just have to make do –
[husband has just said he thought Leonardo
drowned on the Titanic – he’s obviously not much
of a fan]
Our Birthday Lunch was a huge success [thank
you Adrienne] with 41 ladies attending - I hope I
didn’t embarrass the young waiter when, after enquiring which pudding I wanted, I apparently said
‘the largest please’ this was obviously husband’s
influence and I accept no responsibility for this
whatsoever.
This may come as a huge shock to some of you [it
certainly did to us!] but North Tawton WI won it’s
heat of the Devon Federation Quiz [and no – the
questions were NOT too easy] so we find
ourselves off to Clyst St Mary at the end of March
for the final – I have this awful feeling that I’m
going along just to make up the numbers and to
make sure that all the half time cake is consumed
[ yet another trait generously passed on from
husband who is the equivalent of a Dyson when it
comes to cake]
See you next month,
Sue Knott.
Next meeting – Weds 3rd April
Speaker – George Williams – Working in Broadmoor as a Nurse
Annual Exhibition of Embroidery and Textiles
The Cheriton Bishop Group of West Country
Embroiderers will be holding their Annual Exhibition of
Embroidery and Textiles at Cheriton Bishop Village Hall
in April.
This year the group is making a few changes, one being
that the event will take place over two days and provide
more people with an opportunity to enjoy it. The exhibition will be on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14
from 10:30a.m. until 4.00p.m. on both days.
The second change is the title of the exhibition which now
projects a wider range of content so that visitors will find a
greater range of exhibits produced by members. Over the
weekend many members will be giving demonstrations
and providing members of the public with the opportunity
to try various techniques for themselves. The exhibition
will once again include a wide variety of stallholders selling items of equipment associated with sewing and textiles. As usual, there will be the ever popular wide range of
light refreshments available throughout the days. The
group members are well-known for their high standard of
work and many have formed new and welcome friendships
through meeting monthly. All those with an interest in
embroidery or textiles are made welcome at those
meetings and the exhibition provides visitors with the
opportunity of discussing them with members; and perhaps
being tempted to consider joining the group.
For further information on the group or the exhibition,
please call Nicky Westlake on 01837 82517.
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Sampford Courtenay Parish Council
Flood Areas:
Cllr J Tucker has not yet received a request from any
Notes from Sampford Courtenay Parish Council
property owner to be included on the list of properties
February meeting
that may require sand bags. If you are likely to need
them please help us by indicating the fact to her as soon
Footpaths:
The Parish lengthsman reported on her annual walk. Due as possible.
to adverse weather conditions all footpaths are boggy
JW
and the undergrowth is proliferating. Cllr Palmer will
address the problem of a locked gate and he is reporting
a stile that needs attention to the County Footpaths
Sampford Courtenay Church
Officer. He will speak to Mr Martin about trimming back
the undergrowth when appropriate.
Sadly after six years Hilary Tonge wishes to retire from
the post of lengthsman. We are extremely grateful to her
St Andrew’s Vestry meeting takes place on
for her work and support over the years. Cllr Palmer as
Wednesday, April 17th,
Footpaths Co-ordinator will take over the work of
at 7.00pm
lengthsman as the jobs are closely related. He would
in the Church Rooms,
appreciate continuing input from Parishioners with
to elect the Churchwardens for the coming year.
regard to any problems they find.
The website will feature a “Walk of the Month” to
This will be followed immediately by the Annual
encourage more people to make use and enjoy our paths
Parochial Church Council meeting.
this summer.
All are welcome to attend.
Quotes have been received for repairs to the Green Lane
at the entrance to the Village Hall.
Website:
Roundabout appeared on the website in full this month
and we congratulate Richard and Hilary and Brian
Aldridge for this achievement.
Information on how to report pot-holes online to Devon
Highways is on the website. Please ensure that you get a
reference number for your report. They have been
inundated with reports.
Planning:
Change of plans for Rose Cottage, as already agreed with
the Conservation Officer, were supported by the Council.
There being no further submissions relating to the
Appeal for the Wind Turbine in Bondleigh the Council
will take no further action.
The Chairman reported that we have succeeded in
acquiring £250 from the Eastern Links Group to support
the Ring and Ride which is used by Parishioners. A
further £500 has been applied for from Northern Links
as they have not used their quota.
Playground:
Mrs Coventry has completed the inspection. The Council
has noted her comments and is actioning them. Duncan
Coventry has offered to prune a tree that needs cutting
back from the play area.
The Church wall is in a poor state at one point. The
Council has asked the PCC to put their insurers on notice
and to fence off the unstable area.
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Sampford Courtenay Flower Club
Speaker: Alan French - Plantsman
Monday 8th April
at 7.30 pm
in The Church Rooms
Sampford Courtenay
Sampford Courtenay
Village Web-site
Roundabout on the Web. In addition to the copy
which drops through your letterbox the Roundabout Magazine is now available on the internet.
You will find it on the Information page on
Sampford Courtenay Web-site.
Do take a look at
www.sampfordcourtenay.net
Okehampton & District Local History Society
Wednesday 10th April at 7.30pm,
Ockment Community Centre,
Annual General Meeting,
All welcome
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North Tawton Stores
N o r t h T a w t o n ’ s In d e p e n d e n t G r o c e r s
0 1 8 37 8 2 2 89
Groceries
Local Bread
Off-Licence
Fresh Fruit & Veg
Cash-Back
Local Deliveries
We stock Organic and Fairtrade products
JStore For your household essentials
Hardware & electrical, kitchenware & cookware,
sewing needles & Velcro,
cards, stationary & toys, pet & garden, jeans & footwear,
socks gloves & hats.
The Square North Tawton Tel: 82310
TONY DAY
For all creatures – Great & small (almost!)
NORTH TAWTON
01837 82327 (24 hrs)
OKEHAMPTON
01837 658777
HATHERLEIGH
01837 810455
Farm - Equine - Pets
Emergency, routine farm work, herd health, vaccinations,
dentistry, neutering, preventative care, advice,
puppy parties & more. www.northparkvets.co.uk
Tel: 01837 82271
W J Morris & Sons
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS &
CONTRACTORS
Established 1953
Timber Yard, Sampford Courtenay
Okehampton EX20 2TB
FARM, DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS,
EMERGENCY LIGHTING, FIRE & SECURITY ALARMS
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friendly & efficient service 24/7
 regular trips to London
 local/long distance
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CALL ROB ON
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BROADBURY LANDCARE
All aspects of Garden Maintenance
and Landscaping
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Fully Qualified
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Heating and Plumbing
Main and LPG Gas
Gas Safe Registered
01837 83702
Reg No 191548
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Helen Ashcroft
BSc (Hons) & Dip AMCST
McTimoney-Corley Spinal Therapy
For the treatment of humans and animals using
very gentle manipulations to re-align the body.
This form of therapy can help with many
ailments. For further information please call
Helen on 07795 251505
Kirsty’s Kitchen
Cakes for all Occasions
I produce fantastic cakes for
Weddings, Birthdays Anniversaries,
Or any other celebrations you wish!
Great produce affordable prices
Have a look on my website
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News from Sampford Courtenay
Courtenay and 3rd Bridestowe.
On Sunday, February 17 the Revd Rita Bullworthy gave
an illustrated presentation of her recent study tour to the
Holy Land, organised by the retiring Bishop of Exeter,
the Rt Revd Michael Langrish, for recently ordained
deacons. £170.00 was raised for the Spafford Children’s
Centre, Jerusalem.
Thanks were expressed to Brian Drake, League Judge and
Bob Pengelly of Lydford, who organised the competition
this season. Commemorative mugs were presented to all
the participating ringers.
Nicky Craig
The funeral of David Robert Pope, who died on February
ANSWERS TO SAMPFORD COURTENAY VILLAGE
19, aged 71, was held on Monday, March 4 at St Andrew’s and was conducted by the Revd Rita Bullworthy. HALL CHRISTMAS QUIZ
David and his late wife Linda lived in the village for a
while before moving to North Tawton and both were keen
bellringers. Chief mourners were his daughter Georgina,
her husband Richard Ashbee and children Charlie and
Mary, and his daughter Charlotte. Hilary Baic, David’s
sister, gave the eulogy and was accompanied by her son
and his wife, James and Melissa Baic and their children
John, Olivia and Stephanie. Refreshments were served
afterwards at the Railway Inn, North Tawton.
Donations in memory of David, for the Sampford Courtenay Bell Fund, can be sent to R Gist and son, Funeral
Directors, 18 Castle Street, Torrington EX38 8EZ.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to
all those present at the service and for all the kind
messages of sympathy in their time of bereavement.
Shirley McClement gave a most interesting and moving
talk on Compassion UK, on Friday, March 8. This
Christian charity seeks to help children around the world
come out of poverty through individual sponsorship.
Shirley illustrated her presentation with video film and
photographs of some of the poorest children being helped
in 26 countries around the world. Information about
specific children seeking sponsorship was also available.
For more information see www.compassionuk.org
A special Mothering Sunday service was held at St
Andrew’s Church on March 10, led by the Revd Rita
Bullworthy and the Lay Worship Team. Mothers in the
congregation were presented with flower posies, kindly
made and donated by Shirley Reddaway.
The final competition of the Mid-Devon Bellringers’
Winter League took place at St Andrew’s Church on
Tuesday, March 12. The results were 1st Sampford Courtenay ‘A’team, 2nd Chagford ‘A’ team, 3rd Chagford ‘B’
team, 4th Sampford Courtenay ‘C’team, 5th Sampford
Courtenay ‘B’ team, 6th Chagford ‘C’ team and 7th
Bridestowe team.
The overall results for the season in the ‘A’ section were
1st Chagford and 2nd Sampford Courtenay;
in the ‘B’section 1st Chagford, 2nd Bridestowe and 3rd
Sampford Courtenay;
and in the ‘C’ section, 1st Chagford, 2nd Sampford
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3BM - Three Blind Mice
BBBS – Baa Baa Black Sheep
IWS - Incy Wincy Spider
GGG – Goosey Goosey Gander
JAJWUTH – Jack and Jill Went Up The Hill
RRRYB – Row Row Row Your Boat
HDD, TCATF – Hey Diddle Diddle, The Cat And The Fiddle
TTLS – Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
WWTTAF – We Went To The Animal Fair
TGODOY – The Grand Old Duke Of York
SSMD – See Saw Marjory Dawe
RACH, TBC – Ride A Cock Horse To Banbury Cross
MMQC – Mary Mary Quite Contrary
TM, TM, TBAFP – To Market, To Market To Buy A Fat Pig
12345, OICAFA – 12345, Once I Caught A Fish Alive
MHALL – Mary Had A Little Lamb
HDD, TMRUTC – Hickory Dickory Dock, The Mouse Ran Up
The Clock
12BMS – One Two Buckle My Shoe
TAWI2B2 – The Animals Went In Two By Two
5LDWS1D – Five Little Ducks Went Swimming One Day
TOM, HP1 – This Old Man He Played One
TW10ITB – There Were Ten In The Bed
HDSOTW – Humpty Dumpty Sat On The Wall
LMMSOAT – Little Miss Muffet Sat On A Tuffet
LBB, CBYH – Little Boy Blue Come Blow Your Horn
IALT – I’m A Little Teapot
OMHAF – Old MacDonald Had A Farm
TKOH, HSST – The Knave Of Hearts, He Stole Some Tarts
ROROR – Ring O Ring O Roses
HWGRTMB – Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush
IAOTDB – In and Out The Dusty Bluebells
TTTPS – Tom Tom The Pipers Son
WWW, RTTT – Wee Willy Winkie Runs Through The Town
OKC – Old King Cole
DFWTG – Doctor Foster Went To Gloucester
PGTW – Pop Goes The Weasel
SASOS – Sing A Song Of Sixpence
PPTKO – Polly Put The Kettle On
OAL – Oranges and Lemons
IHALNT – I Had A Little Nut Tree
OMH – Old Mother Hubbard
PAC, PAC, BM – Pat A Cake Pat A Cake Bakers Man
PC, PC WHYB – Pussy Cat Pussy Cat Where Have You Been
JSWENF – Jack Sprat Would Eat No Fat
TNWDB – The North Wind Doth Blow
LJH – Little Jack Horner
HCB – Hot Cross Buns
GPPAP – Georgie Porgy Pudding And Pie
SSMAP – Simple Simon Met A Pieman
RADD 3MIAT – Rub A Dub Dub Three Men In A Tub
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PLANNING
Planning applications
Architectural services
Design and Building Regs
Full CAD plans
Exbourne Planning Services
01837 848589
07737 958 183
little329@btinternet.com
HILLIER DRIVER TRAINING
CARS
∙
CAR & TRAILER
Tel: 01363 83864
Mob: 07870 270584
MARK LAWRENCE
STONEMASON
For all your stonewalling needs
New and Repair - Garden and Home
References provided and local
work can be seen
07925529042
e-mail –mark@yeo-farm.com
ANYONE WISHING TO PLACE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENTS IN ROUNDABOUT IS INVITED TO
CONTACT THE
EDITORS FOR DETAILS OF ADVERTISING RATES
Tel 01837 880092
WEEK FARMHOUSE
NORTH TAWTON
EX20 2AB
BED & BREAKFAST
Secluded location,
Close to the Tarka Trail
Tea & Coffee
Parking
Email:greenlizwhite@yahoo.co.uk
D T Cockburn
Plastering Specialist
(contractor)
Tel 01837 54823
Mobile 07863 239356
Professional Applicators for the
Plastering Industry
www.buildingandplasteringdevon.co.uk
In business since 1948
The Barton, North Tawton. EX20 2BB
Tel: 01837 82232
www.bloggsgarage.biz
Sales, service and repairs
We supply and fit Tow Bars, Tyres, Bulbs, Exhausts,
Clutches, Oil, Brake Components, Cam belts and
Batteries
Parties ● Weddings ● Events ● Dinner Parties ●
Funerals
Contact us
Caroline 07967 811963
Jo 07814 232876
We now perform 4-wheel laser alignment
We provide a free pick-up and drop-off service for you
and/or your car in the North Tawton area
Weirford House Bed and Breakfast
(By appointment only)
Opening hours:
- Garden Barn with en-suite, sitting room & kitchen -
08.30 – 17.30 Mon-Fri
08.30 – 12.30 Sat
in picturesque Sampford Courtenay
four acre garden with wonderful views -
Avril and Mike Flanagan - 01837 89132
See our website for full details and pictures
www.weirfordhouse.co.uk
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avril@weirfordhouse.co.uk
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NTPPG
NORTH TAWTON PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (NTPPG)
Bits and Pieces
Evening Surgery; Telephone System; Minor Injury Service; Wallingbrook
Health Group (WHG) Charter; NTPPG Membership; Suggestions
Evening Surgery
We are pleased to let you know pre-booked appointments are now available at our North
Tawton Surgery on Tuesday evenings between 6:30pm and 7:30 pm.
Telephone System
WGH has produced a handy telephone guide (one side of A4 ) for using the telephone appointment system. The guide will allow you to quickly decide how to use the numbered options to get to the service you want immediately or alternatively how to be connected
directly to an adviser by holding the line. Copies of these will be made available to patients
at the surgery over the coming weeks.
Minor Injury Service
WHG offers a Minor Injury Service, available at the Chulmleigh and North Tawton GP Surgeries. This service includes " a quick, efficient service for cuts, falls, minor head injuries,
burns, scalds and foreign bodies if they have occurred in the last 48 hours…". WHG advise
that in the case of a minor injury, a patient should come immediately to the surgery. The
service is only available during surgery hours. Remember you can use the Minor Injuries
Units situated at Okehampton, North Devon or Exeter hospitals.
Charter
Along with all Health Groups WHG has produced a Patient Charter. The charter explains
WHG's aim " .. to work with our communities to provide the highest quality of healthcare
possible and to promote healthy living; recognising that each individual’s health and wellbeing are of equal importance.". A copy of the Charter will be placed in the NTPPG folder in
the North Tawton Surgery waiting room. For Internet users a copy can be downloaded
directly from http://www.wallingbrook.co.uk/practices/wallingbrook/Patient-Charterlatest-version-130213.pdf
Other information regarding WHG can be found at http://www.wallingbrook.co.uk/.
In particular the middle of the right hand column contains a link to a page that includes
further background information about all the PPGs. These can be looked at on the website
or downloaded.
Patient Participation Group (PPG) Membership
There are many areas of health care of interest to different age groups of patients and to
family needs. For example we are planning to have a presentation on dementia by the
Alzheimer Society later this year (more details in next month's roundabout). Your
suggestions and ideas for other talks are very welcome.
There are many changes occurring in the overall operation of our National Health Service. If
you are interested in how WHG is responding to these changes and how they affect you and
your family, you can become a member of our local North Tawton group. Before making any
decision you would be very welcome to meet up with us informally over a cup of coffee. You
can either email us on ntppg@groups.live.com and someone will be in touch, leave a
message in one of the suggestion boxes in the NT pharmacy or in the NT surgery, or fill in a
form available from the Wallingbrook website. Times of meetings can be arranged to suit.
Suggestions
Lastly, when using the suggestion boxes please remember to provide a contact telephone
number or address as well as your name so we can get back to you.
Pauline Butcher (NTPPG)
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Devon Scaffolding
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Family Run, Local
North Tawton Company
Fully Insured, competitive and reliable
For all your Scaffolding Requirements
Telephone:
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Mobile:
Website:
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Community News, Articles, and Events are published (free of charge) in any edition, but must be
received by the Editors no later than the 13th day of the month before publication.
ATD Painting & Decorating Services
Angels Hair Salon
Interior & Exterior Painting
 Wallpapering
 Tiling
 Any type of DIY job undertaken
Call Tony for a FREE no obligation quote:

01837 82717 or 07969 577719
Tony Jelley - 37 High Street, North Tawton
Hair in the Square · 01837 82430
Modern Unisex Hair Salon
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Stuart Moffat
Plumbing & Heating Engineer
Contact me on
07738759606 or 01837 880067
No.519960
stuartmoffat2@hotmail.com
4 Barton Street, North Tawton
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
Official Suppliers of Tigi Hair products
Modern salon with the most up to date equipment
Free to join Reward Scheme
Cosmetics for sale at below high street prices
Exclusive salon hire available for private functions
Tuesdays - Wednesdays - Thursdays - Fridays
9am to 5.30pm
Saturdays
9am to 1pm
11 The Square, North Tawton EX20 2JD
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FONTS (Friends of North Tawton School)
ST JAMES’ CHURCH BONDLEIGH
BAGS TO SCHOOL
This is a fundraising scheme which we use twice a
year. We can collect all unwanted clothing, bed linen, towels, shoes, handbags and cuddly toys!
FLOWER FESTIVAL
All you need to do is collect a blue “Bag to School”
bag from the Post Office and either drop it at the
school gates anytime, or ring the following number
and we can collect it for you. Please do not return
full bags to the Post Office. The closing date for this
is Wednesday 17th April.
Friday 26 – Sunday 28 July
Sunday 11 am – Communion Service
Free admission but donations for proposed
Church kitchen facilities welcomed
Floral arrangements, refreshments
Cake and produce stall, raffle
For further details please ring:
Hilary (01837 880011) or Jane (01837 82319)
For bag collection please ring either Jo Reynolds
07976 247602 or Karen King 07977 448872.
We are currently raising money for a new climbing
frame and astro turf flooring for the children.
All donations no matter how big or small are
gratefully received.
Dates for your diary:
24th - 31st April - Scholastic book company will be
in the school hall open to view and purchase between
8.30 - 9.00am and 3.00 - 4.00pm. Books for all ages!
World Book Day Vouchers can be used
TBA:
Duck race
School sports day and family sport competition
Cafe in the school hall open everyone invited
Summer Fair
Keep an eye out in the Roundabout for more details
JR
MOBILE LIBRARY
FRIDAY fortnightly
April 12 | 26
BELSTONE CORNER
9.00am to 9.30am
BOW
Village Hall
9.45am to 10.45am
NORTH TAWTON
The Square
11.00am to 1.00pm
April 05 | 19
BONDLEIGH
The Bridge
3.45pm to 4.05pm
BONDLEIGH
More “Oopsies” from Parish Magazines:
The Beeches
Old School
4.10pm to 4.30pm
SATURDAY fortnightly
“Sunday morning sermon: ‘Jesus Walks on the Water’.
Sunday evening sermon: ‘Searching for Jesus’.”
“Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to
get rid of those things not worth keeping around the
house. Bring your husbands.”
“ Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our
community.”
April 06 | 20
NORTH TAWTON
The Square
9.30am to 12.00pm
Library Membership is FREE. Join at any age –
no lower age limit (toddlers can join!).
“Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say ‘Hell’ to
someone who doesn’t care much about you.”
Non-fiction books, Large Print, Audio books and Children’s books can be reserved FREE. Reserve books
online and collect from the mobile library.
“Don’t let worry kill you off - let the church help.”
DVD’s available for hire from as little as £1.00 per
fortnight. WRVS home delivery partnership service.
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NORTH TAWTON
RUGBY
FOOTBALL CLUB
The Clubhouse is
available to HIRE for
PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
PILATES
fo r Lad i es an d M e n
North Tawton and other areas
including Broadwoodkelly
Do you wish to get fit and healthy
and have easy access to good exercise?
Ring Shirley on 0 1 8 3 7 6 5 9 9 9 0
Competitive Rates
Ample Parking
ALL EVENTS CATERED FOR
Call
SARAH on 0 1 8 3 7 8 2 7 0 4
For details of home fixtures see page 21
KING’S LOCKSMITH SERVICES
M: 07966 781262
T: 01837 82336
24hr mobile service
No call out charge
Discount offer for OAPs
Domestic & Commercial
All types of locks supplied
Upvc multi point locks
E: kingslocksmiths@yahoo.co.uk Fully Certified
Conveyancing by Specialists
“the best Service
at the best price”
01837 851 702
www.conveyancingsouthwest.co.uk
info@conveyancingsouthwest.co.uk
Fradornic, Exbourne EX20 3SA
Coysh Electrical Services
Tony Coysh
PA/Disco audio equipment now
available for hire
T: 01837 55059
M: 07725 942494
Email: info@coyshelectrical.co.uk
Web: www.coyshelectrical.co.uk
Domestic Electrician
Data Networking
Computer Repair & Maintenance
If you are having a garden party or are
hiring a hall that has no form of audio
equipment for your disco or other
event then hire ours, all you need is
your own music on an iPOD, laptop
or CD Player
HAIR AT HOME
BY TIFFANY
Qualified friendly mobile stylist
All aspects of hairdressing
From latest styles/colours to traditional perms and sets
Unisex and all ages catered for
Call 01363 776688 or 01363 84369
Taw Va l l ey Dental Care
56 Fore Street
North Tawton
EX20 2DT
Telephone: 01837 880096
Oral Health Accessible to All
We now have spaces available for new NHS patients
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Experienced local P.A offering professional
admin services. Ongoing or one-off.
For services available please contact me on:
07971 851365 or email info@eclipseadmin.co.uk
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NORTH TAWTON’S ORIGINAL FRIDAY CLUB!
FRIENDS OF NORTH TAWTON SURGERY
Members meet at the Railway Inn from
12 noon onwards on Fridays for beer
and to put the world to rights.
Must be 18 or over. Proof of age may be required.
Coffee Morning
11th May 2013
North Tawton Town Hall
10:00am onwards
Founder members Mr L Skinner and Mr C Cornell
Coffee, Teas, Cakes, Bric-a-Brac, Draw
SW
HELP
We are a group of local lady tennis players who play
(usually between 4 and 8 of us) on Tuesday and
Thursday afternoons (14.00 to 16.00). The court we use
will soon no longer be available and so we need to find
another court to borrow or rent.
If you can help please phone Nathalie on 01837 82541.
National Commemoration August 2014
A National commemoration of the outbreak of the
1914-1919 Great War is being planned.
We are fortunate in that North Tawton is unique in
having a complete record of the men who took part
in that war and of the 59 who lost their lives.
It will be an opportunity to gather an archive of
those people and events.
I write to ask the help of any interested people or
any knowledge to help in this project. We know the
names, cemeteries and memorials, we also have records of where the men lived but, like mine, many
former North Tawton families have dispersed over
the years. There will be families living in houses in
the area with little or no knowledge of what happened to young men who left in those war years. It
might well be that you have, or intend to visit battlefields in Europe and can help with photographs or
information.
Please contact any British Legion member or myself
for further details or information. I would be willing
to meet any group or individual to talk about the
project and discuss what is needed.
I can be contacted by e mail djbale@tiscali.co.uk or
01395 273065.
David Bale
NORTH TAWTON RUGBY FOOTBALL
CLUB - Forthcoming home fixtures
1st XV at 2.30pm:
Apr 13th North Tawton v Plympton Victoria
Apr 20th North Tawton v Crediton III
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Amateur musicians wanted – update.
Shortly before Christmas, in an earlier version of this
fine periodical…
…maybe you recall my rambling request for ‘for-fun’
musicians? Our intent being to swell the ranks and diversity of Bondleigh’s stumbling players and bring an
element of order where chaos has reigned freely for
many a year?
Well, I’m pleased to announce that we’ve made an encouraging start – though we still require further musicians to step forward.
It was a dark and stormy night… in late January 2013
when our very first get-together took place. A nervous
gathering of around a dozen of us (I never could count),
coming together at a secret coffee & grog shop location
to begin our rocky, folky, bluegrass, orchestral
(whatever) journey to musical nirvana. Thankfully we
have secured Richard, as our musical director, to aid us
in our line of travel. Therefore, whilst tears formed in his
eyes (maybe the ropes were too tight?), the challenge of
herding us (musical) cats has begun. Indeed, as yet, just
four practice sessions in, there has been very little blood
spilt. Just some red wine, that’s all it was, honest.
Anyway, here I am again, calling for more like-minded
musical souls to take up this chance of an enriched (there
are sometimes biscuits) lifetime experience. So please
don’t hold back, whatever your competence level
(beginner to expert), musical style preference, or whether you read music or play by ear – just come along and
give us a try. We currently meet on a fortnightly basis
but this may change as we get closer to the Albert Hall
concert. (Note: This article does not contain nuts but the
odd bit of artistic licence may have crept in).
So, if you’d like to get involved… please hear more by
contacting either:
Tamsin: tamsinwoodland@hotmail.com
Tel 01837 82334
or myself: paul.cherrett@btinternet.com
Tel 01837 82980
We’re looking to increase instrumental coverage and add
you to our existing list of keyboard, violin, guitar, banjo,
cello, flute, and ukulele players.
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Nanny Knight’s Revel 2013
Preparations continue to go well for this year’s event,
with the pubs and other organisations joining in to
expand the festivities over many days! Scheduled events
are as follows (but may be subject to slight changes):
Thursday 16th May:
Quiz at the Railway from 7:30
Friday 17th May:
Pool competition in the White Hart from 6:00
Saturday 18th May:
History walk around the town with Dr Jean
Shields and Mike Thwaites from 2:30.
Refreshments to follow in the Bay Tree.
Sunday 19th May:
‘Open Mic’ evening at the White Hart from 6:00
Monday and Tuesday 20th/21st May
The play “Wartime Memories” written by
Alan Parkinson, will be performed at the
Town Hall, featuring members from ANTS
and YANTS. from 7:30
Friday 24th May:
Darts competition in the Fountain from 7:30
Saturday 25th May:
Main event at the Rugby Club, including the
Marquee event, (the Craft & Produce Show) and
plenty of sports events, refreshments and an
evening of barn dance live music.
Sunday 26th May:
Church Service in the Park from 11:00, leading
into the Main Event at the Park, featuring races &
displays with refreshments available from the Fire
Station.
An evening concert in St Peter’s from 7:30,
refreshments available.
There will be a Flower Display in the
Church throughout the weekend.
Monday 27th May:
Main event at the Football Club, refreshments
being provided.
There are other events including Storytelling and other
Church concerts still in the pipeline!
So, a packed programme of events for all ages which we
hope you all thoroughly enjoy!
T-Shirts have been received in this year’s colour of Sapphire Blue, with a front and back print and will be on
sale at the Post Office shortly.
We are also putting the finishing touches to this year’s
brochure which will be distributed throughout the town
and outlying area.
It’ll be great, don’t miss it, make sure you are able to say
“Us wuz there, ‘twas proper”!!!
Nigel Davies
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North Tawton Community Fire Station
(Reprinted from the March edition of Roundabout)
Please remember to test your smoke alarms regularly on
a weekly basis. Replace the batteries annually and ensure
that everything is in correct working order. The statistics
of fatalities in domestic fires at properties with no
working smoke alarm is double that of homes that have
operational alarm systems. A smoke alarm is a cheap and
effective way of alerting you in the event of a fire, giving
you precious time to escape.
Please Keep Safe!
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Last month’s edition of Roundabout contained very
sound advice from the Fire Service regarding the
checking of smoke/fire alarms.
I would go further and strongly recommend fitting a
carbon monoxide detector.
Whilst we may be able to see smoke or a fire when an
alarm goes off, we cannot detect carbon monoxide at all,
hence it’s called the “Silent Killer”.
It is so deadly we measure it in parts per million!!
Tip out a bag of sugar and remove 50 grains, This in relation to carbon monoxide is enough to make you feel
unwell. Just over 1% carbon monoxide in a room will
kill in between 1 and 3 minutes.
Carbon monoxide alarms cost around £20 from DIY
stores or Plumbers merchants.
A small cost to save a life.
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Phone
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Mob. 07510105358
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EASTER SERVICES IN THE BENEFICE
North Tawton Friday Club
Easter Services at St Peter's North Tawton
Friday March 29th Good Friday - an hour at the Cross Readings, prayers and reflection on the crucifixion of Christ. 11am
New members, adults any age,
are welcome.
In the main Town Hall
2.00pm to 4.30pm
Sunday March 31st Easter Day Communion with Sunday
Club for children Do join us as we celebrate the resurrection
of Jesus.
11am
Easter Services at St Andrew’s Sampford Courtenay
Friday March 29th Good Friday Stations of the Cross - 2.00pm
Sunday March 31st Easter Day Parish Communion - 9.30am
Easter Service at St James' Bondleigh
Sunday March 31st Easter Day Communion
Easter Service at St Mary's Honeychurch
Sunday March 31st Easter Day Communion
POLICE NON EMERGENCY
PHONE NUMBER
101
NORTH TAWTON TOWN HALL
Bookings: Annette 01837 880054
Secretary: Lin 01837 880031
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9.30am
For a game of Bingo only, with coppers
played for half-time cuppa. Give us a try.
Brenda
Mary
01837 82604
01837 82278
We Look Forward to Seeing You
NORTH TAWTON
YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE
Steve Blood 01837 89159
3pm
BLOOD DONOR SESSIONS
A big thank you to everyone who donated their life-saving
blood on January 22nd. A total of 50 pints was collected.
Congratulations to the donors who received their 10, 25, or
50 pint badges.
The next session is on May 29th.
Please be sure to book on-line or phone the number on your
swipe card.
See you next time.
Rose Dadds Local Organiser
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Benefice of North Tawton, Bondleigh, Sampford Courtenay and Honeychurch
TEAM VICAR North Tawton Benefice
CURATE North Tawton Benefice
CHURCHWARDENS
St Peter’s North Tawton
St James’ Bondleigh
St Andrew’s Sampford Courtenay
St Mary’s Honeychurch
Revd Nick Weldon (880183)
npweldon@gmail.com
The Rectory, Essington, North Tawton. EX20 2EX
Revd Rita Bullworthy (89168)
ritabullworthy@yahoo.co.uk
Mr Paul Andrews
(82648)
Mr Danny Semorad (82319)
Mr Malcolm Craig (880118)
Mrs J. Reddaway
(851251)
SERVICES at St Andrew’s Church
S a m p f o rd Co u r t e n ay
Mrs Monica Simons (82368)
Mr Graham Stokes (82240)
Mrs. S Reddaway (82417)
Mr Richard Weeks (851269)
SERVICES at St Peter’s Church
N o r t h Taw to n
1st Sunday
11.00am Morning Service
2nd Sunday
11.00am Parish Communion
6.30pm Evensong (Apr-Oct)
Evensong
3rd Sunday
11.00am Family Service
9.30am
Parish Communion
4th Sunday
11.00am Parish Communion
5th Sunday 9.30am
Parish Communion
5th Sunday
11.00am Parish Communion
1st Sunday
9.30am
Family Service
2nd Sunday
9.30am
Parish Communion
3rd Sunday
6.30pm
4th Sunday
Provision for children at all 11am services
Sunday Club 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
All-age worship 3rd Sunday
SERVICES at St James’ Church
Bo n d l e i gh
1st Sunday
9.30am
Holy Communion
3rd Sunday
9.30am
Holy Communion
Methodist Church Sampford Courtenay
SERVICE at St Mary’s Church
H o n eyc h u rc h
No service at Honeychurch this
month
QUAKERS meet at Castle Ham Lodge
Castle Road, Okehampton
Sundays at 10.30am
All visitors welcome
Mrs V. Hawking (851662)
Sunday Service at 11am Fortnightly
North Street Chapel North Tawton
Previously Gospel Hall
Lakeway United Church North Tawton
Methodist / United Reformed
Circuit Minister
Elder & Secretary
Asst. Secretary
Guild Secretary
Revd Philip Wagstaff (52302)
Mrs Rose Dadds (82130)
Mrs Jean Boardman (82616)
Mrs Brenda Gerry (82604)
Sunday Morning Worship at 11am
Women’s Guild - Wednesday at 3pm
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Mr C. Milton (82708)
1st Sunday
11am
6.30pm
Family Service
Evening Service
Other Sundays
11am
6.30pm
Morning Service
Communion
Evening Service
10.30am
Prayer Meeting
Sunday
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FROM THE REGISTERS
BAPTISM
Sunday 10th March
Eve Madeline Ada TIZARD (2 years, 10 months)
St Peter's Church , North Tawton
FUNERAL
Monday 4th March
David Robert POPE (71)
St Andrew’s, Sampford Courtenay
LAKEWAY UNITED CHURCH
QUIZ EVENING THURSDAY
18th APRIL
TOWN HALL
DOORS OPEN 7 pm for 7.30 start
£2 per person (Up to 5 in a team)
Tea and Coffee available during interval
Draw
All Welcome
Proceeds to Restoration Fund
LAKEWAY UNITED CHURCH
The Benefice Choir
Under the direction of
Roger Cleverdon
Available to sing at
WEDDINGS · BAPTISMS· FUNERALS
Roger Cleverdon
01837 810320
Carolyn Knapman
01837 851448
North Street Chapel Sewing Club
Come and join us at 6.30 p.m. on alternate Monday
evenings,
April 15th and April 29th
Various items for beginners through to experienced, or
bring your own project.
For further details contact Charlotte Sampson
07849 408053
Email: charlotte.sampson@btinternet.com
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T.A.P.
Tea and Praise
SUNDAY 21st APRIL at 4p.m.
Theme - Spring St George
A short service followed by Tea and time to chat
with, or to make new friends
.All are welcome. If you would like a lift please ring
Rose 82130 to arrange pick-up.
We look forward to meeting you and you may bring
a friend if you wish.
APCM's:
St Peter's North Tawton Annual Parochial Church
Meeting is at 7pm on Tuesday 23rd April in the Mortimer
Room.
St James' Church Bondleigh Annual Parochial Church
Meeting is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 3rd April in the
church.
All welcome
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Church Flowers & Brass
C H Jones & Son
Artist Blacksmiths & Fabricators
Sampford Courtenay
April
May
Pam Clayton
Barbara Smith
1 The Square, North Tawton , EX20 2EW
Honeychurch
Tel: 01837 82237 or 07812168355
April
May
K.Squire
S. Gardner
Bondleigh
April14th/April 21st
April 28th/May 5th
May 12th/May 19th
May 26th
Julie Ward
Nikki Jourdan
Hilary Tonge
Caroline Stokes
Email:admin@chjonesandson.co.uk
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Wrought Ironwork, Fabrication, Welding,
Steel & Supplies
Gates, Railings, Handrails, Balconies, Rose Arches etc.
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Pause for thought
Awake and rise, like men renewed,
Men with the spirit’s power endued.
The light of life in us must glow,
And fruits of truth and goodness show.
M.V.
Established 1986
Servicing
Diagnostic checks
Trouble codes reset
Exhausts
Brake checks
MOT
General repairs
Courtesy car available
NORTH STREET
NORTH TAWTON
Proprietor: A Ranford
Tel: 01837 82815
North Tawton
Flowers
April 7th
April 14th
April 21st
April 28th
May 5th
May 12th
May 19th
May 26th
Wedding Flowers
Existing Flowers
Anthea Butler
Sylvia Crawford
Frances Brookes
Mary Fry
Wedding Flowers
Barbara Peart
Brass
April
May
Monica & Jane
Simons
Jo Fear
More help is urgently needed for cleaning brass and also for flower arranging.
Telephone Barbara 82746
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