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HODDER’S FODDER Grass fed lamb and hogget grown
on Penstone pastures It couldn’t be more local
Normally sold in half-lamb packs, but
happy to discuss your requirements.
Mutton and Red Ruby beef occasionally
available.
Tel: Steve or Rachel
Flavour not air miles
Complementary Therapy Squirrel Lodge, Colebrooke
Aromatherapy Back Massage: £10
Indian Head Massage: £12.50
Reflexology: £20
Also Reiki and Aromatherapy Massage
Tai Chi and Yoga (individual or classes)
Contact: Diane Shepherd
(VTCT qualified)
01363 85051 / 07565 350457
Alan Brimacombe
Devon Master Thatcher
5 Cross Meadow, Spreyton
Crediton, Devon, EX16 5DX
Tel: 01647 231033
Mobile: 07980 620603
www.brimacombethatching.co.uk
If you would like to contribute to
the magazine, please contact
any member of
The Editorial Team
Deadlines for copy: April edition – 01/03/2017
The Colebrooke Bell Editorial Team
Editorial:
Mary Stephenson 01363 84543
Rosemary Stephenson 01363 84094
Sue Haynes [email protected]
Advertising:
Irene Butt 01363 84646
Diane Shepherd 01363 84051
200 Club:
Elizabeth Jones 01363 84339
ear Readers,
February can feel like the low point of the year but looking through this edition of our Colebrooke Bell reminds us that actually, there are some good things happening in February.
St Valentine's Day for example; whether you anxiously wait for the post and hope there is an unsigned card from that special person you fancy...or you look at your Beloved of many years snoring on the sofa, it is a time to reflect on that four letter word L O V E. So who is the jester behind this tradition? All is explained in this issue.
Then there's Pancake Day. Whether you make them, toss them or merely eat them they will probably feature in your life in February. But where does the tradition come from and what is the folklore behind the occasion? Learn all about it from this edition.
Take a look at the things you should be doing in the garden from Granny's Meadow this month - go on, be brave and you'll be delighted to see the advice is to put your feet up by the fire and do some browsing. And don't go treading on the garden if it's wet - in other words stay in the warm and dry. Hey! This is my kind of gardening advice.
For a small parish we have so much artistic talent in our midst, this month Annette James' work is featured on our back cover; very inspiring so why not try your hand at some painting when you don't have to be in the garden and you could end up on the back cover of a future Colebrooke Bell.
Which all goes to show how much does really happen in February.
Happy Browsing!
D
If you would like to support this magazine further by either:
Joining our 200 Club or
Placing an advertisement
please contact the Editorial Team.
Thank you for your support.
FEBRUARY COMMUNITY DIARY Wednesday 1st Tai Chi
M h ’ U M – all welcome Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session
Village Hall 10.00 – 11.00 am Horwell Barton, 10.30 am Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Thursday 2nd Bell Ringing Practise Church 7.30 – 9.00 pm
Friday 3rd Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club-Taster sessions Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session
Village Hall 2.00 – 4.00 pm Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Sunday 5th Morning Prayer led by Worship Group Church 9.30 am
Monday 6th Yoga Badminton Club
Village Hall 10.00 – 11.00 am Village Hall 7.30 pm
Wednesday 8th Tai Chi BCP Communion Service Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls – Club session
Village Hall 10.00 – 11.00 am Church 10.30 am Village Hall 7.00 -9.00 pm
Thursday 9th Coffee Morning - all welcome Bell Ringing Practise
Village Hall 10.00 – 12.00 am Church 7.30 – 9.00 pm
Friday 10th Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls – Taster sessions Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls – Club session
Village Hall 2.00 – 4.00 pm Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Sunday 12th Family Service led by Worship Group Church 9.30 am
Monday 13th Badminton Club Village Hall 7.30 pm
Tuesday 14th ’ I M – all welcome Rowes Orchard 7.30 pm
Wednesday 15th Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Thursday 16th Bell Ringing Practise Church 7.30 – 9.00 pm
Friday 17th Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club-Taster sessions Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session
Village Hall 2.00 – 4.00 pm Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Sunday 19th Evensong Service Church 6.30 pm
Monday 20th Yoga Badminton Club
Village Hall 10.00 – 11.00 am Village Hall 7.30 pm
Tuesday 21st Village Hall Committee Meeting Village Hall 7.30 pm
Weds. 22nd Tai Chi Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session
Village Hall 10.00 – 11.00 am Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Thursday 23rd Bell Ringing Practise Church 7.30 – 9.00 pm
Friday 24th Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club-Taster sessions Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session
Village Hall 2.00 – 4.00 pm Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Sunday 26th Common Worship Eucharist Service Sole Mates Walking Group
Church 10.45 am Village Hall 1.00 & 2.00pm
Monday 27th Badminton Club Village Hall 7.30 pm
Q Answers to our January pantomime quiz :
1. BARON HARD-UP 2. WISHEE WASHEE 3. MAGIC BEANS
4. DICK WHITTINGTON 5. CINDERELLA 6. BUTTERCUP 7. HANSEL & GRETEL
8. BOW BELLS 9. THEIR FATHER 10. SLAP STICK
If you have suggestions for quizzes and puzzles – or would like to submit
something – please let us know. Thanks.
Last month’s Cover Photo was looking down towards Copplestone
from Broomhill Cross
MEET ALL THE LOCALS AT THE
MONTHLY QUIZ!
Book a big or small table for
BIRTHDAYS
ANNIVERSARIES
CHRISTENINGS & WAKES
FAMILY GET-TOGETHERS
or an
EVERYDAY TREAT!
Don’t forget Valentines
and for your extra guests,
six lovely B&B rooms,
rated “Excellent” on Booking.com
01363 84242
EAT, DRINK, SLEEP
A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY!
Your Invitation to the
Annual Parish Meeting Tuesday 28th March, 7.00-9.00 pm
Colebrooke Village Hall
This is YOUR chance to find out what the
Parish Council has done for YOU and
YOUR opportunity to influence the future
Also, updates on Community groups,
health groups and our Parish Plan
Refreshments and drinks will be provided
M i f i i M h’ i
Clouds Lie Down
Clouds lie down on the open field. Rooks punctuate the sky A h ’ d A new chapter.
How to know the weight Of all the words That have ever been spoken? And what returns?
Our shared season pushes on, Tilts towards the next.
There are words of wisdom. There are words of woe. There is music for those that can hear. There is thanks to be given.
Nothing returns.
The wind rises On the closed door, Neither holding Nor letting go. The woods fill with night. The fields Grow dark with care.
By Charles Montgomery
Cover photo
produced by
Charlotte Turner
Back Page Feature
If you would like us to feature your
talents, skills or enterprise on our back
page, please contact Charlotte Turner
Q February Quiz Answers on page 11
1. Who was the Chicago gangster behind the St Valentine's Day Massacre in
1929?
2. Which vaccine was first given to children in 1954?
3. Which soap opera was first screened in February 1985?
4. Who took one day from February and gave it to July?
5. From which language does February get its name?
For the children:
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COLEFORD MAN AT MILITARY TRIBUNAL JANUARY 1917
By Neville Enderson
During WW1 in January 1916 conscription was introduced to increase the
number of troops available. Initially this targeted single men between 18
and 41. Later that year married men were also included. Men who were
called up for service could apply to a local Military Tribunal for exemption.
One of these, the Crediton Rural Tribunal served the Crediton district and
covered a large number of the surrounding parishes. The tribunals met
regularly and their findings appeared in the local press. Members of the
Crediton tribunal included Mr John Pope of Copplestone House who was
very supportive of the agricultural community and Sir William Ferguson
Davey of Creedy who sometimes could put forward forthright views on
behalf of the military.
The following item appeared in the Devon and Exeter Gazette in January
1917 - Mr Charles (Charlie) Cann was the grandfather of Chris Cann.
“Mr W G Seagar appeared on behalf of Mr Charles Henry Cann 28,
married with two children, a smallholder and thatcher of Gribbles,
Coleford. He urged that Mr Cann, although passed fit for service, could not
be spared, as he was indispensable to the district as a thatcher. His holding
was just over eight acres of which almost seven was arable. He was the
only thatcher for the district of Colebrooke, Coleford and Copplestone. He
worked for 17 farmers and last year thatched 163 corn ricks, 63 hay ricks
and had many buildings to thatch. He estimated he had at least twelve
months work in front of him. He had had to refuse a great deal of work
through inability to cope with it because of the call up for war service of
the man who used to help him. His only assistant now was a 15 year old
boy. Mr Seagar said he proposed to call four well known farmers of the
locality to prove that Mr Cann was an expert thatcher and an absolute
necessity for the district. Mr John Madge Pope, the agricultural
representative on the Tribunal, expressed the opinion that Mr Cann was
absolutely essential. He knew that he was having to work on Sundays
because of the pressure. The Tribunal decided they did not need to hear
the evidence of the farmers and granted six months exemption which
would be reviewed at the end of the period.”
Charlie’s children were Ethel aged 3 and Gladys nearly 2. His wife was
expecting their third child Hilda. He was later granted permanent
exemption.
With grateful thanks to the Cann Family – Colebrooke Bell Editorial Team
Village Hall News
Village Hall hire charges Event
Session
am/pm
eve
Per Day Regular
user
Use of main Hall, tables, chairs, tea & coffee making
facilities
£20 £50 £8*
Meeting room, tables, chairs, tea & coffee making facilities £15 £25 £6*
Use of ALL Hall facilities and equipment N/A £100 N/A
Weddings – use of ALL Hall facilities & equipment for 3 days
to include set up and clear out days
N/A £300 for
3 days
N/A
Children’s parties – Hall, tables, chairs, tea & coffee
making facilities, toys, climbing frame, mats
£25 N/A N/A
Village Hall
Management Team
Paul Butt
(Chairman)
Tel: 01363 84646
Steve Graham
(Bookings)
Tel: 01363 84309
Our Village Hall has gone through many improvements during the last couple of years which have transformed the facilities and comfort for all who wish to use the Hall. A combination of grants and fundraising events has facilitated this. Thanks to all who have supported these events. The Hall Committee wishes to continue improvements to further benefit Hall users, including the construction of a new Bar/Drinks servery adjoining the rear room of the hall, sanding of the hall floor including new badminton court lines, new kitchen floor and replacement of some external doors. £2700 has been raised through grants towards these improvements and we hope to obtain further grants. Past fundraising events have also added to funds earmarked for these improvements. The Committee now feels confident the Hall is “ for purp ” and wish to encourage those in our community and outside to make full use of the facility. At present regular users of the Hall include the Copplestone Badminton Club, short mat bowls club, yoga and tai chi classes, WI, Sole Mates walking group and various events organised by the Hall Committee. Please watch out for future events at the Hall which will be advertised in the Colebrooke Bell parish magazine, notice boards and via social media and e- mail. If you are a member of, or know of, any groups, clubs, organisations that may be interested in using the Hall or you would like to be involved or help with events please contact any
Forthcoming Events
9th February: Coffee Morning 10.00 – 12.00 am. Cost £1.50. Don’t forget – the draw for the February 200 winners will be made at this event! Make sure you are included by buying a ticket from [email protected]
21st February: Village Hall Committee Meeting 7.30 pm
Watch out for more information on future events!
March: Concert with our very own talented young musicians
April: Pop-up Restaurant à l’Irene
April: Ceroc dance session All dates to be confirmed
*reduced rates may mean whole day events take precedent
Non-profit making community & Church events will be looked at on a case by case basis ***Booking enquiries should be made to: Steve Graham 01363 84309***
Committee member.
Paul Butt, Chairman
Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’
Thoughts from the Meadow
In the garden. At this time of year I look forward to those cold mornings when the early sun catches
the frost on bare plants. Cornus alba' Sibirica’, a shrub with glowing red stems, really
comes into its own. Other shrubby cornus have good winter stem colour such as Cornus
stolonifera 'Flaviramea' for bright yellow, Cornus sanguinea 'Winter beauty' for peachy
orange, but in my mind none of them beat ‘Sibirica’. I look forward to the way plants
change with the seasons. I can't understand those who want a garden full of
unchanging evergreens, no bright spring green of new leaves and no real autumn
colour. Structure is important and a mix of evergreen and deciduous is a good thing.
One of my favourite plants flowering at this time of year is
Viburnam tinus. Despite being an evergreen, it has a lot
to offer. A robust shrub, it could fit into that group of
shrubs sometimes unfairly referred to as 'car park plants'
This is not exactly what I would call a botanical term, but it
sums up a number of tough shrubs which are frequently
seen planted around car parks, often looking a bit
ragged and uncared for, usually because they are. But
with a bit of understanding of their needs this gang are
invaluable in the garden, forming the wind breaks and
small micro climates which allow the more delicate
'show stoppers' to survive. Viburnam tinus is very hardy and seems to be able to take all
that the weather throws at it and still flowers when most other plants are keeping their
heads down. Dark green leaves, clusters of white flowers tinged with pink. A good one
for any bees brave enough to venture out.
What to do in your garden in February
Now is the time for browsing seed catalogues, making lists and planning for the
forthcoming season.
Turn over the compost heap on a dry day, good to keep the muscles working
after Christmas.
Keep off the soil if the ground is too wet, compaction can cause plants to be sat
in too much moisture which for some leads to rotting.
Simon O’Sullivan, Granny’s Meadow Nursery
[email protected] Tel: 01363 84094
Colebrooke Children’s Choir
No experience necessary. No need to read music. The choir is open to ALL Come along and try it out!
For details of
rehearsal times
contact:
CONFIRMATION AT ST ANDREW’S
If you are an adult or a young person aged at least 11 years, attend services and would like to explore and develop your faith, have you considered taking a confirmation course? Please contact Lindsey Starrs for further details: 01363 877221
. Dear Friends,
Light is vital to us all, especially in the winter months. We take it for granted
as we flick our switch and have instant illumination. Imagine then how
important candles were before electricity. Candles were the only form of
light and so they were priceless and kept in a special candle box in a
locked trunk in the mistress’s room. Every year the church would bless all
the candles so that they may give light all year. This is Candlemas, which is
celebrated on February 2nd.
It is also the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, where Mary and Joseph
took their baby to be blessed following his birth. Unbeknown to them, he
was already the Light of the World. He was recognized as such by Simeon
and Anna, both in their 80’s and with failing eyesight, so they would have
been dazzled by the extraordinary light that surrounded the baby when
they took Him in their arms and knew that, at last the Messiah had come as
God had promised.
Not the warrior king that the Jews were
expecting, but a king of love and their saviour. To
these two old people was revealed the hope of
God for the world. Simeon was so moved that he
uttered, what is now, one of the best loved
phrases in the Bible. “Now lettest thou thy servant
depart in peace, according to thy word”. The
presentation of Christ in the Temple was a
celebration of the fulfilment of God’s promises to
his people, but also the knowledge that the
infant Jesus would grow into his role as Saviour
and the inevitable journey to the cross that that
would bring.
So while we celebrate the turning of the winter as
we move towards Spring and the return of the
light, let us imagine the joy and amazement of Mary and Joseph as they
realize, even more than at His birth, that their son is special indeed.
Elizabeth Jones
A Message from Colebrooke Church
? How much do you know about Devon?
The answer to January’s question ‘Which Devon town has half
the letters of the alphabet in its name without repeating any of
the letters?’ is: BUCKFASTLEIGH
Colebrooke Church Diary February 2017
Sunday 5th 9.30 am Morning Prayer Service (MP) led by our Worship Group (WG), followed by refreshments
Wednesday 8th 10.30 am Book of Common Prayer (BCP) Service led by Rev. Lindsey Starrs – a short spoken Communion Service
Sunday 12th
9.30 am Family Service (FS) led by our Worship Group (WG) with singing and music from our Junior Choir, followed by coffee and refreshments
Sunday 19th 6.30 pm Evensong (EP) – a short contemplative service to end the day
Sunday 26th 10.45 am Common Worship Eucharist Service (CWE) led by Rev. Lindsey Starrs
Mission Community Services February 2017*
February 5th 12th 19th 26th Bow 10.45 CWE 10.30 FS WG 10.30 MP 10.30 MP WG
Clannaborough 9.30 Matins 9.30 BCP AG
Coldridge 10.45 FS WG 10.45 MP WG 10.00 CWE 10.45 MP WG
Down St Mary 16.30 EP WG 9.00 CWE 10.30 MP WG 10.30 MP WG
Knowle 9.00 CWE 10.00 MP
Lapford 9.30 MP WG 9.30 MP WG 9.30 MP WG 9.00 CWE
Morchard Bishop 10.30 MP WG 10.45 CWE 10.30 MP WG 10.30 FS WG
Nymet Rowland 9.00 BCP
Zeal Monachorum 10.00 MP WG 18.30 CWE 18.30 EP WG
* Please Note: these times may be subject to change
Contact details for St Andrew’s Church, Colebrooke
Team Vicar Rev. Lindsey Starrs 01363 877221
Church Wardens David Pennington 01363 84250
Elizabeth Jones 01363 84339
Flowers Val Pennington 01363 84250
Mothers Union Val Pennington 01363 84250
Bell Captain Fred Oliver 01363 84419
PCC Lay Chair Sue Haynes [email protected]
February Answers
DINGBATS: 1: West Indies 2: Tennis shoes
3: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly 4: The Three Musketeers
5: Frank Sinatra 6: Blue movie
Q: 1. Al Capone 2. Polio 3. Eastenders 4. Julius Caeser 5. Latin
Pancakes and Mardi Gras!
We all know Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, a period of preparation before the celebration of Easter. The day before though was the day when, historically, people went to h h b ‘ h ’ h b L . Th d b known as Shrove Tuesday, but we also know it as Pancake Day. A bell would ring to summon people to confession around 11.00 am; b k w h ‘P k B ’ d h continues today in some parishes, although it normally now heralds the start of the many Pancake Races that occur around the country. Being the last day before the 40 days of L w h p h d h w d ’ k p h d L – the perfect ingredients for pancakes! This celebration of food and partying, before the austerity of Lent, is famous around the world with the celebrations we know ‘M d G ’ ‘ T d ’, most notably New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro.
Pancakes have a long history, written of in cookery books as far back as 1439. The tossing of pancakes is a tradition almost as old, as shown in this reference found in the poem ‘Pasquil’s Palinodia’ purportedly written by William Fennor in 1619 “And every man and maide doe take their turne, And tosse their Pancakes up for feare they burne”. The ingredients for pancakes symbolise the four main focal points at this time of year: Eggs – creation; Flour – the staff of life; Salt – wholesomeness; Milk – purity.
Pancake races form an important part of the Shrove Tuesday traditions – a chance for people, often in fancy dress, to race each other down streets, tossing pancakes as they go, to try to get to the finish line first. Olney, in Buckinghamshire, hosts an annual race, thought to have originated in 1445 when a local woman, hearing the shriving bell while making pancakes, ran to church in her apron still clutching her frying pan! In keeping with tradition, competitors in this now world famous race have to meet the criteria of being local housewives and must wear an apron and a hat or scarf! The winner is the woman who, having tossed her pancake three times enroute, arrives at the church first, presents her pancake to the bell ringer and is kissed by him in return – a custom I can see that might be popular if started here in Colebrooke! L d ’ Westminster School holds an annual ‘Pancake Grease’, when an Abbey verger leads participating boys into the playground while the school cook tosses a large pancake over a 5 metre high bar. The ensuing scramble of boys racing to grab a piece, results in a cash award from the Dean for the boy who ends up with the largest piece of pancake.
Sh T d b ‘M b b ’ w p p early as the 12th century, dying out when playing football on public highways was banned by the 1835 Highways Act. Some towns, however, maintain this tradition to the present day - Ashbourne (Derbyshire), k w h ‘R Sh d b M h’; S d d (C D h ) – h ‘B G ’ d S C b M j (C w ) wh k w ‘H h S B ’. SMH
“SOLE MATES”
Colebrooke Walking Group meets on the last Sunday of each month
Our next walk will be held on Sunday 26th February 2017, meeting at the Hall at 2.00 pm for the short walk and 1.00 pm for the longer route
For more details please contact Diane Shepherd 01363 85051
Who was St Valentine? February – the lovers’ month – known for St Valentine’s Day and, in a Leap Year, the
time when women get the chance to propose! No matter what kind of romantic
relationship you might be in – a first boyfriend/girlfriend, engaged, married for many
years or have wonderful memories of someone you’ve lost, it is likely that February 14th
will be marked in some way - a card; a cup of tea in bed; a single
bloom or a bouquet; a tribute laid on a grave. St Valentine’s Day
has become almost a secular celebration. But is this feast day
rooted in fact? How much religious basis is there behind this day, or
is it just a commercial ploy?
There are a lot of stories surrounding St Valentine - there are even 3
possible St Valentines, but not many are actual historical fact.
However, the most common belief is that he was a priest during
the time of the Roman Emperor Claudius II in the 3rd century AD.
As leader, Claudius was always looking to expand his empire and
increase his power base but, to do this, he needed an army to
fight for him. Claudius believed that soldiers should not be married
– he thought men would fight harder, take more risks and be more willing to sacrifice
themselves in battle for his cause if they did not have a wife or family to worry about. So
he banned soldiers from marrying. But, as we all know, forbidding an action like this
simply drives it underground! Soldiers therefore got married in secret – and Valentine
was the priest who helped them to do so. But, Valentine got into trouble because his
Christian faith advocated marriage between one man and one woman, which was not
a popular idea at a time when polygamy was the more normal practice. Why stick to
just one spouse under Christian law when Roman law allows you more! Valentine was
captured and thrown into prison for his beliefs. While in
prison he would preach and say prayers and is believed
to have healed the daughter of his jailor of blindness. He
was eventually sentenced to death and came to a grisly
end – beaten, stoned and finally beheaded! On the day
of his execution, he apparently left a note for the jailor’s
daughter and signed it “Your Valentine”. The rest is, as
they say, history…….and good marketing! Sue Haynes
The Story behind the Saying
‘Wearing your heart on your sleeve’, a well-known phrase meaning the public showing
of your feelings for someone, originates from the Middle Ages when men and women
would draw names from a bowl for their valentines. They would then have to wear that
name for one week – wearing your heart on your sleeve!
‘Asking for her hand in marriage’. The origin of this phrase goes back to Roman times
when a father would, literally, take his daughter’s hand and pass it over to the safe
keeping of her future husband.
Why is X used to represent a kiss? In the Middle Ages illiterate people would have to
sign documents with an X – but then had to kiss their ‘signature’ in front of at least 2
witnesses to show their sincerity.
COLEBROOKE PARISH COUNCIL
Grass Cutting Arrangements
In 2015 MDDC streamlined their operations relating to the mowing of Highways Grass
Verges in an effort to reduce costs. The current specification is to maintain visibility at
road junctions and restrict widths of mowing to approximately 1m. Parish Councils were
asked to consider funding MDDC to continue to maintain grass verges on land owned
by DCC to the current standards. The second option was to maintain the land on
behalf of DCC and to see if grants could be secured to do this. The third option was
not to do either and to accept the reduced specification for cutting grass verges.
Colebrooke Parish Council chose the third option and has confirmed this in 2016/17.
Cold Calling
MDDC has recently contacted Parish Councils to warn all parishioners to be aware of
cold callers trying to sell goods and services following a spate of complaints. The
advice is: “Don’t be taken in by cold calling sales people, they never have your
interests at heart. If you need any work doing, always make sure you get more than
one quote, if possible from a company who has been recommended to you, and never
sign up to anything on the spot.”
Free courses for over-50s
DCC’s Learn Devon will run a series of free courses and workshops for over-50s during the
spring, in conjunction with Drink Wise, Age Well Devon. Parishioners can choose from
pottery, digital photography, singing, buying & selling on eBay and many more. See
www.learndevon.co.uk for details of new courses as they are added. Look for course
codes starting ‘DW’
Road Warden Scheme
The Road Warden scheme is a partnership between Devon Highways and Parish
Councils which enables communities to carry out works within the vicinity of the public
highway where approved by your local Neighbourhood Highway Officer (NHO).The
work undertaken as part of this scheme are projects which DCC can no longer afford to
carry out due to reducing maintenance budgets. Road Wardens would not be
responsible for carrying out safety repairs as this remains the responsibility of the council.
Can anybody become a Road Warden?
Yes, as long as they have been nominated by their Parish Council and have undertaken
the free City & Guilds Chapter 8 training provided.
What is the Road Warden expected to do?
The Road Warden should be the communication link between the County Council and
the Parish Council. The Road Warden should coordinate any works which take place, in
liaison with their NHO and take responsibility for completing risks assessments for those
works.
What works can be undertaken through the scheme?
clearing weeds
cleaning signs
cleaning gully grating
cutting grass
repairing finger posts
cutting hedges
road closures for special events
ecological, geological and historical surveys.
The works undertaken are constantly being reviewed and if there are other works that
you would like to undertake please contact your NHO.
Can Road Wardens repair potholes?
DCC are currently carrying out a trial, with a number of Road Wardens, which will enable
them to carry out repairs on potholes which are not considered to be a safety defect. If
the trial is successful, this will be rolled out to all Road Wardens.
Does the Council offer any incentives to become involved in the scheme?
DCC provide free Chapter 8 training, public liability insurance, access to a supply of tools
which are kept at 5 locations across the county and a supply of certain materials.
Does everybody who is involved in the work need to have the training?
If the work is being carried out on the live carriageway then for every two people
working, one should have the Chapter 8 training. If the work is, for example, at the back
of a footway (pavement) then this ratio does not apply. Confirmation of the level of
training required, for any work, can be discussed with the NHO prior to the work taking
place.
Colebrooke Parish Council does not have a Road Warden, but Neal Herridge is willing to
undertake the necessary training to become one. Colebrooke Parish Plan Roads Focus
Group would be keen to hear from anyone else who would also like to be involved in this
scheme.
TAP Fund
The Town, Parish and Community (TAP) Fund can be used by parishes and community
groups working together to respond to community issues of shared interest and/or
concern. The TAP Fund is a useful way of supporting a wide range of local projects such
as:
highway improvements (for example grit bins, signs, safety improvements, bridges,
traffic regulation orders, rights of way, weeds)
community events and celebrations (for example seasonal celebrations, trips, visits,
commemorations, memorial events)
community facilities (for example village hall/community facility improvements)
sport, leisure, arts, heritage, culture (for example youth clubs, libraries, allotments,
theatres, plays, music)
local economy, employment and welfare (for example community shops, food
banks, homelessness)
Projects/activities can be big or small. Parish councils, constituted community and
voluntary groups (including ‘Friends of’ groups), registered charities, faith groups and
social enterprises may apply for funding. Colebrooke Parish Hall has already successfully
applied for £1200 towards improvements to the Hall this year. The next deadline for
applications is 28th February 2017. Please contact the Parish Clerk for further details:
Diane Shepherd, Squirrel Lodge, Colebrooke, Tel: 01363 85051
Colebrooke Mother’s Union
This month’s meeting will be held on Wednesday 1st February at
Horwell Barton at 10.30 am, followed by coffee and cakes
Our speaker will be
Sara Bennett
from the charity Balloons
Everyone is welcome to come along!
Contact Val Pennington
01363 84250 for further information
COLEBROOKE SHORT MAT
BOWLS CLUB
New Members Welcome!
Club Sessions
Wednesdays & Fridays
7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
For more information contact
Fred Oliver, President
01363 84419
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FREE TASTER SESSIONS
Fridays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Speakers, demonstrations, crafts, cookery, gardening
Educational opportunities
Campaigning for issues that matter Fun and Friendship
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
For more details contact Bobby Murphy
01363 84895
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Colebrooke Parish Plan – Focus Group Updates
At the launch of our Colebrooke Parish Plan in June we set up six Focus Groups to
tackle the issues you as a community had prioritised for attention.
Roads: This group want anyone who sees a pothole or problem with the roads to use
the DCC online reporting facility - details on the parish website. Graham Shepherd is
looking into the proposed monthly 'Highways surgeries' to take place in Crediton.
Parish Activities: Ideas mooted include using the Colebrooke telephone box as a
book sharing base. The new Yoga and Tai Chi classes are going well. More volunteers
for the group are required to look at potential activities.
Community Support: This group is working on the Colebrooke Phone Cascade - if you
want to receive and pass on news of flooding or other community alerts then please
contact Tracey Bragg by Text: 07783 268315; or Email: [email protected] or
drop your details in at Colebrooke Mill.
Transport: If we want access to our community for those who don't drive, volunteers
are urgently needed to take this task on. Any volunteers should contact Colebrooke
Parish Council.
Broadband: This Focus Group is up against slow progress nationally but they are still
fighting our corner!
Communications: The Communications group is producing The Colebrooke Bell - we
hope you are pleased with what we are doing.
Can Penstone Glade be hired for private events?
We often get asked this question so I thought it might help to set out the answer here. The Glade is an amenity for the quiet enjoyment by all. We simply ask that
they treat the area with respect and leave it as they find it. It is available for private events to those people living in Colebrooke parish. If you would like to use the
Glade for a specific purpose, we are happy to discuss that with you but please get in touch with us well in advance to check the Glade is not already being used for
some other village event - contact details below. We try to keep formalities to a
minimum, but there is a form to sign and an agreement to complete, as any such activities are not covered by the Glade’s insurance.
Cost? We don't want to have to manage a formal pricing and charging system. We are extremely grateful to Colebrooke Parish Council for their help with our
annual insurance costs. However, it does cost us money to maintain the Glade - repairs, grass cutting, equipment etc. so donations are very welcome and can be
discussed when you ring us about hiring. There is also, for casual users passing by, a donation 'letter box' in the side of the shed on the left as you enter the Glade.
This is regularly emptied! Finally I'd like to use this opportunity to give a plug for the Friends of Penstone
Glade. During 2016 we had to have the old Christmas trees cut down because they were becoming a danger. We also had some flooding issues so a drainage channel
had to be created to divert any future flooding. These demands on our funds occur from time to time as well as the maintenance costs I've mentioned earlier so
'Friends of the Glade' help us by contributing an annual sum - we suggest £12 but
any amount is welcome - to help us keep the Glade as a place for everyone to enjoy and for those who follow us in years to come.
Penstone Glade Community Association Secretary - Rachel Hodder 01363 85523 email: [email protected] Chair - Jayne Clemence 01363 85124 email: [email protected] Treasurer - Paul Clemence 01363 85124 email: [email protected]
SERVICES DIRECTORY Doctors Chiddenbrook Surgery, Threshers, Crediton, EX17 3JJ Tel: 01363 772227
Bow Medical Practice, Iter Cross, Bow, EX17 6FB Tel: 01363 82333
Newcombes Surgery, Newcombes, Crediton, EX17 2AR Tel: 01363 772263
Dentists Wisteria Dental Practice, Western Road, Crediton, EX17 3LT Tel: 01363 773377
Crediton Dental Care, 110 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LF Tel: 01363 772020
Park House Dental Practice, 3 Union Terrace, Crediton, EX17 3DY Tel: 01363 777202
Pharmacists Crediton Pharmacy, 19A High Street, Crediton, EX17 3AH Tel: 01363 773030
Lloyds Pharmacy, Threshers, Crediton, EX17 3JJ Tel: 01363 772841
Boots, 126 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3LQ Tel: 01363 772062
Vets Jonathan Wood, Barnstaple Cross, Crediton, EX17 2EP Tel: 01363 772319
St Boniface Veterinary Clinic, Exeter Road, Crediton, EX17 3BN Tel: 01363 772860
Police Tel: 101 (for all non-emergencies) Email: [email protected]
Parish Council Clerk: Diane Shepherd Tel: 01363 85051 [email protected]
Mid Devon DC Tel: 01884 255255 Email: [email protected] www.middevon.gov.uk
Devon CC Tel: 0345 1551015 Email: [email protected] new.devon.gov.uk
Local MP Mel Stride Tel: 01392 823306 / 0207 2197037 email: [email protected]
Emergencies Environment Agency Floodline: 0845 9881188
Water leaks/burst mains: 0800 1691144
Gas Emergency: 0800 111999
Electricity failure: 0800 6783105 www.westernpower.co.uk
Highways: roads/lights/potholes: 0845 1551004
new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem
Safeguarding concerns & Social Services: 0845 6000388
RSPCA: 0310 1234999
BUS TIMETABLES
669 (Tuesdays only) South Zeal - Crediton 677 (Fridays only) Zeal Monachorum - Exeter
South Zeal Oxenham Arms 09.15 Zeal Monachorum 09.12
Whiddon Down 09.22 COLEFORD 09.27
Hittisleigh Cross 09.30 COLEBROOKE CHURCH 09.32
Crockernwell Shelter 09.45 Yeoford Mare & Foal 09.40
Cheriton Bishop School 09.47 Raddon Down Cross 09.45
Yeoford Mare & Foal 10.02 Crediton High Street 09.55
COLEBROOKE CHURCH 10.10 Exeter Bus Station 10.20
COLEFORD 10.13 677 (Fridays only) Exeter - Zeal Monachorum
Crediton St Saviour’s Way 10.22 Exeter Bus Station 13.20
Crediton Morrisons 10.27 Crediton High Street 13.45
669 (Tuesdays only) Crediton – South Zeal Raddon Down Cross 13.50
Crediton Morrisons 12.15 Yeoford Mare & Foal 13.55
Crediton St Saviour’s Way 12.35 COLEBROOKE CHURCH 14.03
COLEFORD 12.44 COLEFORD 14.08
COLEBROOKE CHURCH 12.47 Zeal Monachorum 14.23
Yeoford Mare & Foal 12.55
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www.carmelcoaches.co.uk
Cheriton Bishop School 13.10
Crockernwell Shelter 13.13
Hittisleigh Cross 13.26
Whiddon Down 13.33
South Zeal Oxenham Arms 13.40
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