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HIGHAMPTON MESSENGER
Issue 8
April—May 2011
CHAIRMAN CHARLES CHATS...
For a long while, the parish web site has not been easy to find or use, but
now it has a reorganisation on a new site. You will find the new easy to use
site at www.highampton.org and if you want more information contact either
Chris Lockwood, Michelle Ody or myself.
It is that time in the cycle of the parish when the council has to stand down
and if there are enough candidates an election will take place at the same
time as the district council election and the referendum on the voting system.
Anyone wishing to stand should have sent in their nomination forms by the
4th of April, I hope that all those interested have seen the poster in the notice
board and done so, it is good to have people interested in serving their
community. If there are more candidates than seats there will be a parish
election.
Towards the end of the month of April on Wednesday the 27th it is time for
the Annual Parish Meeting. This is the same as an A.G.M. for the parish
council, so please come along and meet and speak with your councillors .
On the 9th of April there is a special recreation day at the Ruby Hub at
Cookworthy Forest Centre, so if you are interested in any country pursuit go
along and enjoy yourself.
By the next edition of the newsletter the council will be back in place but I will
not be writing this piece unless I am once again chairman, so I would like to
thank you all for putting up with my ramblings up to the present time!
Don't forget to vote in all the elections in May and remember that you cannot
complain if you don't try to influence events.
Charles Dumpleton (Parish Council Chairman)
Thank you to everyone for their contributions to this issue.
If you would like to submit an item or an advert for publication in
the next issue please email highamptonnews@googlemail.com
Alternatively please hand in any Newsletter items to the Village
Post Office.
Deadline for submissions for next issue: Wednesday 24th May 2011
If you have missed any of the previous issues please visit
www.highampton.org
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HOLY CROSS CHURCH SERVICES
Sunday 10th April
11.15 am
Holy Communion with Healing
Revd K Roberts
th
Wednesday 13 April
12.00 noon
Lent Silent Prayer
Friday 22
2.00 pm
April - Good Friday
Good Friday Service
Revd G Matthews
rd
Saturday 23 April - Easter Eve
8.00 pm
Service of Light AT BLACK TORRINGTON
Revd K Roberts
Sunday 24th April - Easter Day
11.15 am
Easter Holy Communion Revd G Matthews
Sunday 8th May
11.15 am
Holy Communion with Healing
Revd K Roberts
Sunday 22
11.15 am
nd
May
Morning Prayer Mr T Lobley
th
Thursday 26 May
9.30 am
Holy Communion Revd G Matthews
Sunday 29th May
10.30 am
Benefice Holy Communion AT BRADFORD
Revd K Roberts
Church Flower and Cleaning Rota 2011
April
M Bowden & M Richards
May
J Harrow & V Letheren
June
M Baker & J Bull
July
G Bowden & D Croft
August
Sept
For Holy Cross Church, Highampton
Monday 11th April 2011 at 8pm.
The Village Hall, Highampton
Please see the back page for further information.
Sunday 17th April - Palm Sunday
6.30 pm
Holy Communion with Healing AT BLACK
TORRINGTON
Revd K Roberts
nd
Notice of Annual Parochial Church Meeting
A Knight & M Dayman
M Bowden & J Ody
Church Grass Cutting Rota 2011
Please cut between …
Mon 18th – Sun 24th April
First Cut
All Volunteers Please
Mon 2nd – Sun 8th May
Down 2 Earth
Mon 16th – Sun 22nd May
Rose. Maurice Thomas
Alma Knight. Wendy
Mon 30th – Sun 5th June
Down 2 Earth
Mon 13th – Sun 19th June
Puckey
Peter Bull & Mike
Mon 27th – Sun 3rd July
Down 2 Earth
Mon 11th – Sun 17th July
Colin Couch
Bill, Mary Richards &
Mon 25th – Sun 31st July
Down 2 Earth
Mon 8th – Sun 14th Aug
& Henry Dennis
Peter, David Bowden
Mon 22nd – Sun 28th Aug
Rose. Maurice Thomas
Alma Knight. Wendy
Mon 5th – Sun 11th Sept
Puckey
Peter Bull & Mike
Mon 19th – Sun 25th Sept
Colin Couch
Bill, Mary Richards &
Mon 3rd – Sun 9th Oct
& Henry Dennis
Peter, David Bowden
New Volunteers or Donations towards
Church Yard Maintenance Welcome
LOCAL LAMB
OAKWOOD KENNELS AND CATTERY
Purebred Devon Closewool lamb, great flavour, from our small
traditionally managed Highampton farm
Individual care and attention for your pet
lamb boxes half lamb cut to your requirements, ready to eat/freeze
8-10 kgs £55-65
Free Delivery
Beef from our pedigree Aberdeen Angus herd also sometimes available
Sally Vergette 01837 810349 sally@vergette.eclipse.co.uk
Coombe Farm Highampton
Paul Collins Proprietor
New Farm Highampton EX21 5LU
Tel: 01409 231320
Email:info@oakwoodkennels.net
www.oakwoodkennels.net
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H I G H AM P T O N M E S S E N G E R
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Highampton Area Pre-school Group
Red Nose Day 2011
Staff and children are pictured in their pyjamas raising
funds for Red Nose Day “Do Something Funny for
Money”. Parents also donated cakes for a cake stall. A
total of £101.00 was raised.
All the fun of the circus!
Half term finished with razzle-dazzle for staff and children at Pre-school as they celebrated with a circus day. Over
the past few weeks, children have been learning balancing skills for tightrope walking, juggling using their own hand
-made juggling balls and stilt walking. The day was made complete some wonderful make up and costumes.
The children and staff have much to celebrate, following a fantastic Ofsted report in the autumn term, and two
members of staff being awarded their NVQ Level 2.
The inspection assessed the Pre-school as being good in all areas of its provision, and the inspector commented that
children were cared for and nurtured by staff. She also commented: 'Children are clearly happy confident and secure
in the Pre-school’s calm and relaxed environment.’ The Pre-school is now looking to develop links with other
providers and is keen to encourage parents to become more involved.
Children, parents and committee members are also celebrating the achievements of Wendy Rose and Germaine
Andrew, two of the Pre-school assistants, on the awarding of their NVQ Level 2. Their achievements mean all of the
Pre-school staff have achieved nationally recognised qualifications.
The Pre-school is held in Highampton Village Hall and operates on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between
9.15am and 3.15pm. There are also drop in toddler sessions Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Children are
welcome unaccompanied from two years upwards.
More details are available from Angie Rose, the Pre-school leader-on 01837 811149.
FRESH LOCAL
BEARA CROSS GARAGE
VEGETABLES
CHILLA ROAD: HIGHAMPTON
DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR!
ALL VEHICLE MAKES . SERVICING &
REPAIRS FREE FIT EXHAUSTS & TYRE SERVICE
M.O.T. TEST STATION : FREE RETEST
B.P. AUTO GAS FLO-GAS BOTTLED GAS SALES
ACCESSORY SHOP NUMBER PLATES ETC.
Tel: 01409 231 275 : Mobile: 07887871169
Email: bearacrossgarage.co.uk
Veg Boxes or specific orders of fresh seasonal vegetables from just £5. Our own farm raised pork, beef &
lamb. Hallwood Farm, Petrockstowe
01837 811762
www.hallwoodfreshveg.co.uk
NEW FARM SHOP RED LION YARD
OKEHAMPTON
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Community Messaging System
Reports have been received of items being stolen
from vehicles parked on and around Dartmoor's
beauty spots. Please do not leave valuables on
view in unattended vehicles, this convinces
thieves to attack your vehicle rather than
someone else. Unfortunately the more isolated the
car park the bigger risk you are taking. Please
report any suspicious activity to the police, this
type of offender is very difficult to catch without
prompt reporting.
A quad bike was stolen from the Tawstock
Barnstaple area overnight on 9th/10th March. This
farmer was lucky and recovered the bike nearby.
This is the second quad bike theft, in a few days,
locally. Please increase your security as this could
be the start of a series of this type of crime. There
are now available alarmed padlocks which make
a very loud noise if disturbed. They cost a few
pounds which is very reasonable compared to a
quad bike. They will wake your dogs up at the very
least.
Please phone with any information on 08452 777
444.
Gents Barbers and Ladies Hairdressing
No Appointments (Except for colours & perms)
Telephone 01837 53653
14 Fore Street Okehampton
Previously Trudy’s Hair Studio Sheepwash
T C M Plumbing
Burst pipes? Taps dripping? Valves leaking?
Radiators not getting hot? Gutters blocked?
Based locally at Inwardleigh we cover the surrounding areas
helping you with your plumbing need no matter how small
Contact Tim Morgan on 01837 843182
Or visit our website www.tcmplumbing.org.uk
To see what we can do for you
PUMP HOUSE UPHOLSTERY
BLACK TORRINGTON
West Devon Northern Parishes Crime Statistic
Report
1 March 2010 to 28 February 2011
Total crime decreased from 559 offences to 492
offences.
Violent crime decreased from 103 offences to 99
offences.
Domestic burglary decreased from 24 offences to
14 offences.
Other burglary decreased from 62 to 39 offences.
Theft from vehicles decreased from 46 to 34 offences.
Criminal Damage decreased from 127 offences to
126 offences.
mary.holland@tiscali.co.uk
01409 231553
Upholstery Courses at The Old Pump House
Black Torrington
AT LAST WE HAVE ARRANGED SOME MORE
DATES FOR COURSES IN 2011
15th April 16th April 20th May 21st May
Book for one or more days. Arrive at 9.30am for a 10am start.
Lunch break from 1pm until 2pm. Then back to work at 2pm
until the day end at 5pm. Cost for a full day of tuition as described £65 plus costs of any materials used. Tea, coffee and
biscuits included but please bring you own lunch. Ring or
email for further details.
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NEWS FROM HIGHAMPTON C.P. SCHOOL
Help for Heroes
A fantastic £370 was raised for the charity Help for Heroes at a coffee morning and sale in February organised by
our two Year 6 children, Will Bowden and Chloe Rose.
The event was very generously supported by families, friends and visitors to the School, and we would like to thank
everyone who came or sent a donation. The charity was suggested by Will Bowden because we have been learning
about World War II this term.
RNAS Yeovilton
The whole school enjoyed a great day out visiting RNAS Yeovilton in March to celebrate Science and Engineering
Week, and to learn about flight, one of our topics for this term.
The children took part in various activities, including making an ejector seat, dressing up in pilots’ clothing from past
to present and designing a parachute to bring a real egg safely to the ground (not all successfully)! They also had a
tour round the museum and spent time enjoying the various displays, including a simulated flight in a helicopter
landing on an aircraft carrier, with the help of the museum’s excellent staff. The trip was partly funded by a grant
from the British Science Association for National Science and Engineering Week.
Football Success
Congratulations are due to the School football team which is going from strength to
strength. Recent wins have been achieved against Ashwater (3-2) and Bradford (2-0).
There is only one more match before the end of the season, so wish us luck!!
Red Nose Day – Comic Relief
The children supported Red Nose Day by wearing something red to school and making a donation to the charity.
Special Red Nose biscuits were made and eaten during the morning. Brandon Morel undertook a sponsored silence
to raise money, and managed to stay silent all day at school and a little bit longer! Well done Brandon!!
Carrot Cookies
Following a lesson on rationing during the War when we made Carrot biscuits, we have had requests for the recipe –
so here it is for you all to enjoy!
= 2 tablespoons sugar = 1 tablespoon margarine = Few drops vanilla essence = 4 tablespoons grated carrot
= 4 tablespoons self raising flour



Blend the margarine and sugar together
Beat in the vanilla essence
Fold in the flour and carrot, you may need a little milk to bind it all
together
 Put spoonfuls of the mixture on a greased baking tray
 Cook in a medium oven for about 20 minutes
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Highampton PTFA
Highampton PTFA would like to thank everyone who contributed to the fundraising events last
year and would like to make you aware of other ways you may be able to help our local school.
The Giving Machine
Do you shop online? Highampton School is registered to generate cash donations every time you shop
online. Each purchase through the Giving Machine generates a cash donation at no extra cost to the
customer.
Please consider doing your online shopping via The Giving Machine. It is a simple process and although
initially you need to register, it only takes a couple of minutes.
Please visit www.thegivingmachine.co.uk click on the ‘Shop’ button. Next click on the top left hand ‘Join’
button to register and select Highampton School as your beneficiary.
Stickers with a summary of the above information are available from Highampton Post Office to put on or
near your computer as a reminder.
Summer Fete
We are hoping to organise a Village Fete on Saturday 2nd July with lots of stalls and activities. We would
like to involve the whole village and are looking for volunteers to help organise the event. If you can help
in any way please contact the School, Germaine Andrew (01409 231720 germaine@truesdale.me.uk),
Angie Rose or Sonia Harrow.
60 Club Winners
We are pleased to confirm the following winners in our 60 Club.
Month
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
September 2010
Angie & Lee Rose
Mrs G Bowden
Val Letheren
October 2010
Jill Harrow
Ivy Saunders
Wendy Rose
November 2010
Unpurchased number
Unpurchased number
Julie Wright
December 2010
Sonia Harrow
Sue Bennett
Unpurchased number
January 2011
Helen & Dave Squire
Roger & Ann Taylor
Margaret Dennis
February 2011
Jill Harrow
Unpurchased number
Unpurchased number
Dates for your diaries.....
EASTER BINGO Wednesday 6th April doors open at 7.15pm ..... eyes down
at 8pm
PLANT SALE Friday 27th May at the School, there will be a cake stall and teas. If you have any
unwanted plants or seedlings that you would like to donate they will all be most welcome. Any
donations can be left at the School or please contact Sonia Harrow on 01837 810233.
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WEST DEVON WALK & TALK
OKEHAMPTON
www.wfh.naturalenglang.org.uk
www.westdevon.gov.uk
Weekly short walks, weekly moderate walks and
monthly Sundays walks = ALL FREE
The ‘Walk & Talk’ scheme is operated by very
enthusiastic and friendly volunteers, without
whom it would be impossible to promote walking
for health within your community.
We have short walks on Tuesdays starting at
10.30am outside Waitrose and moderate walks
on Wednesdays meeting at the Post office at
10.00am. Once a month we have a Sunday
moderate walk. We meet at 1.30pm at the Post
Office and then car share to a different location
for a change of scene and terrain!
New walkers are always welcome!
With the scheme growing in ALL areas of West
Devon, we are always keen to hear from anyone
who is interested in joining our friendly team of
volunteers – you can give as much time as you
can spare. We offer FREE WALK LEADER
TRAINING and on-going support.
From 1st April there will be vehicle restrictions at all
Recycling Centres. For further information contact
www.devon.gov.uk/vehiclerestrictions or Tel: 0845 1551010
For further information about becoming involved
please contact Kate Wright 01822 813571 or 07920
786505 or kwright@westdevon.gov.uk
Canine Cuts
Professional Dog Grooming For All Breeds
Member of the British Dog Grooming Association and
Pet Care Trust
Clipping, Hand Stripping, Bathing, Nail Trimming
Etc
Will do local collection or delivery
Call Jane Bridges on
01409 231139
If necessary, wait for the answer phone and I’ll call you
back
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Highampton Local History Group
www.highampton-lhg.co.uk
At the January meeting we were joined by Brian Abell, the Hon Secretary of the Hatherleigh History Society, who
gave a most interesting talk and slide show on the history of the town of Hatherleigh, where his family have resided
since the marriage in Hatherleigh Church of his ancestor Henry Abell to Alice White in 1631. Many of the
photographs shown were of properties that no longer exist, having been swept away in the name of progress!
The February meeting saw the chairman present a slide show of the recent school centenary celebrations, together
with scanned old photographs of village life at the turn of the previous century. All photographs of the event shot by
Rodney Parrish and Maurice Thomas are now on a CD and deposited with HLHG for safe keeping together with a
DVD of the reunion day taken by Steve Bridges. The Guest Book and the scrapbook, compiled and donated by
Michelle Ody, have also been kindly handed over to our archives for security.
For the March meeting we joined forces with the Hatherleigh History Society to celebrate their 30 th anniversary
when Tony Beard of Radio Devon fame gave a lively talk on the history of Widecombe on the Moor. Because of an
expected increase in numbers, the meeting was held in the in the Methodist Church instead of the usual venue in the
Hatherleigh square.
Our chairman is currently compiling a history of the local South Tetcott Hunt and has been given a photograph of the
renowned huntsman Phil Back, who wrote the book ‘From Terrier Boy to Field Master’, now long out of print. The
photograph depicts Phil Back leading what appear to be Mr Scott Browne’s hounds, through a nearby village.
Can anyone recognise the cottages or have any information relating to the subject? If so, Maurice Thomas will be
very pleased to hear from you. He can be contacted on 01409 231460.
Our next meeting in April will be the AGM in the Village Hall when all will be welcome. Date to be advised.
Highampton WI
Meetings are held at 7.30pm in the Committee Room at the Village Hall on the second
Wednesday of each month.
If you would like to come along we would be delighted to see you.
We are all looking forward to the warmer weather and the opportunity to visit another inspiring
garden and have future planned visits to the theatre.
For more information please ring Jane Bull (01837 810372) or Jackie Ridge (01409231286)
USEFUL INFORMATION
Name
Telephone No.
Email / Website
Chairman
Charles Dumpleton
01409 231302
www.hatherleigh.net/highcouncillors.asp
Parish Clerk
Chris Lockwood
01409 231227
www.hatherleigh.net/highcouncillors.asp
Parish Council
jakeally@btinternet.com
Doctor’s Surgery
Dr Asad Aldoori
08448151362
Playgroup
Wendy Rose
01409 231609
Post Office
Dudley, Jackie, Tina
and Jon Ody
01409 231239
Member of Parliament
Mel Stride
01392 823336
Neighbourhood Watch
Mike Puckey
01409 231651
Local History Group
Maurice Thomas
01409 231460
Devon County Council
General Enquiries
West Devon Borough Council
0845 155 1015
01822 813600
Primary School
Mrs Barnett
Headteacher
01409 231339
Holsworthy Mobile Library
Service
Enquiries
01409 253514
Editor
Michelle Ody
01409231239
mel.stride.mp@parliament.uk
www.highampton-lhg.co.uk
www.devon.gov.uk
www.westdevon.gov.uk
highamptonnews@googlemail.com
Church of the Holy Cross, Highampton
We are coming to the time in our church’s year when we hold our AGM.
Our stalwart Church Wardens are no longer able to continue in office – which brings us to a rather critical point - it
appears that there is no one to take over from Jill and Val.
We need church wardens to ensure that the church stays open for services and for the smooth running of the
church .
Services are currently held twice monthly, on the second and fourth Sundays and during the summer months there
is a monthly midweek Holy Communion service.
It would be regrettable if the church had to close, but that could be a real option if there is no one available to help in
ensuring that the church stays open and is available for the ministry people appreciate.
Is this something you could consider doing?
I would love to hear from you and talk it over with you.
(Revd) Kathy Roberts
Phone 01409 231279
Robertskm8@aol.com