Next Deadline 10th July 2018

Issue No 270 July 2018

Inside this Issue

Local Information 2 & 43

Dates for your Diary 40

Photograph By Arnie James

TALATON PARISH COUNCIL

Please find below the list of names and telephone numbers of your current Parish Councillors for Talaton. Should you have matters to raise please feel free to con-tact one of them. You are also reminded that the first part of any Parish Council Meeting is an open forum for all residents to air their views.

Denise Main (Parish Clerk) 01884 277356 / 07714442289

Patricia Lenehan (Chairman) 01404 822890

Gerry Hawkins (Vice Chairman) 01404 822267

Linda Harris 01404 822059

Sybil Mealing 01404 822582

Andrew Peters 07855 452695

Don Higgs 01404 823206

Tom Samson 07979 876211

Mark Evans-Martin (East Devon District Councillor) 07968 785845

Devon County Councillor - for Whimple & Blackdown Iain Chubb 01297 35468/07932 459595 Email: iain.chubb@devon.gov.uk

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Information

Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinators

• Andrea Down Farm co-ordinator Tel 01404 823042

• Jan/Andy May Central - Talaton Inn to Harris farm, Tel 01404 822526 up to The Forge House and back to the Inn

• Graham Rooms Woodmans Tel 07946 755810 Woodmans Orchard and Orchard Hill

• Jan/Andy May West end Tel 01404 822526 Stoney Court to Lower Westcott Farm (TalatonNHW@gmail.com)

• Chris Harwood The Moor Tel 01404 822143 Talaton House to Laurel Cottage

• Jenny/Gordon Pring Newtown; Tel 01404 823222 Moorhayes Court to Railway Cottages

• Sarah/Laurence Wood Lashbrook Rd Tel 07756 957452 Rydon Farm to Ivy Cottages

• Philip Higginson Talewater Tel 01404 850758 Talewater Hill Farm to River Tale

• Bob Abraham Escot Tel 01404 823347 Beacon Cottages to Fairmile

• Douglas May Larkbeare Tel 01404 823051 Beacon Cross to Larkbeare Grange

We sadly lost Connie Clark recently and our thoughts go to her family and friends. I went to America last month on aviation business and fun, and we visited the field where the Wright Bros created and perfected flying, the recreated cycle shops they worked in, and the giant USAF museum at Dayton. We then went to Newport News in Virginia, and visited the Naval museums including the USS Wisconsin a giant WW2 Battleship sitting alongside the Nautilus museum in Norfolk, in the heart of the town. Amazing! I liked Virginia.

Village Day was well attended and the weather was kind. We are not live with Voneus, are there many more of you out there who are not? Initially our service in November was just OK, but the leaves grew on the trees in the spring and took our signal away! There is a solution that is awaiting implementation.

Please note that this year we are reviewing advertising charges as our costs are only just being covered by our revenue, and we must keep heads above water. We have-n’t raised them in 10 years! So when you get a revised bill in November please stay with us as the existence of the Calendar relies on this advertising and sponsorship. Without this income or with less money than we need, we wont survive.

Editor - Simon Spencer

Next Deadline is 10th

July 2018

October issue is 10th

Sept 2018

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Editorial / A Loc’l Rytz

A Loc’l Rytz

Zo uz ‘av’ jezt ‘ad anover Village Day fete which waz zorted out vur uz by zum chapz & maidz, t’ mozt ov which ‘av’ been doing it vur a number ov yearz nuw ‘n’ it zeemz like they might be ‘aving a rest next year because they reconz tiz starting tu get a bit ztale, zu perhapz tiz time vur zum new volkz tu come for-ward tu think about next yearz do wiv one or two ov t’ exizting volkz wot doez it.

Az vor dedication tu duty, uz reckonz t’ two chapz wot wuz zat on t’ chairz ‘n’ keeping an eye on t’ electric cable wot could ‘av’ become a trip hazard vur more than an hour dezerve a zpecial mention.

Once t’ dog zhow ‘ad finizhed ‘n’ all t’ tentz, tablez ‘n’ chairz ‘ad been put away ready vur t’ next time, it waz everyone up tu t’ pub ready vur a night ov live mu-sic vrum a couple ov chapz vur a while ‘n’ then twaz up tu t’ volkz wot thought they could zing tu get hold ov a microphone ‘n’ t’ rezt ov uz ‘ow bad they really were, wiv zum ov ‘em even ‘aving their own backing group. At leazt t’ young children zang a vew zongz which zhowed t’ old volkz how tu du it.

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St James the Great

Services for July

July 1st Holy Communion (CW) 9.30am July 8th Morning Worship 9.30am Followed by refreshments July 15th Holy Communion (CW) 11am July 22nd St James the Great Patronal Songs of Praise 6pm More information on Page 7 July 29th Mission Community Morning Worship 10.30am at Whimple

Cleaning Rota

7th Sue Harwood, 14th Greta Scott, 21st Pam Weston, 28th Rita Wright.

Dates to Remember 11th July Coffee morning 10.30am to noon Hosted byTerry and Rita Wright, at Laurel Cottage 21st July Village Barbecue in Church car park 8th Sept Devon Historic Churches Day

Talaton Open Gardens Weekend

Open Gardens 25th Anniversary Weekend We had another lovely, relaxed and happy two days enjoy-ing the 13 gardens open this year. These gardens really did display a wonderful variety of plants and designs and clearly demonstrated what amazingly talented gardeners there are in Talaton, Newtown and Larkbeare. I cannot thank them enough for so generously sharing their gardens with us and for all the hard work and time they put into making this weekend so memorable. Peppi’s special silver anniversary plant sales were an especial success.

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St James the Great

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P E R S I S T S

Extra letters spelt HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? to which the answer was “with SILVER BELLS and COCKLE SHELLS and PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW”

Thank you also to all who manned the church car park, put up posters, manned the Village Shop and of course to all those who bought tickets and plants and visited the gardens! Finally a great big thank you to Gerri and her family and friends for the wonderful cream teas in the Parish Hall. The winner of the Crossword Competition this year was Sha-ron Cavendish, from London. Well done. A very special thank you to Chris Poole for compiling such an interesting and appropriate puzzle. Comments ranged from, “ What an excellent crossword, great fun! ” to, “ This was a stinker!!! ”

25th Talaton Open Gardens by Chris Poole

SOLUTION

Talaton Toddlers Parents and Babies Get Together within the Church in the North Aisle Room

Fridays 6th and 20th July 2018 10.30am - 12noon

Join us in friendship RSVP 01404 822482 Refreshments Provided

We are always looking for bell ringers Male and female, old and YOUNG

we practice at 5pm every Wednesday It is a great form of both physical and mental exercise

Please contact either Chris Trimmer 01404 850831 or Peppi Shaw 01404 822482

We try and ring for the first Sunday of the month at 9am and visiting ringers are wel-come. The Striking Competition is in Feniton on 14th July

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St James the Great

Christian Aid Cake Stall

A big thank you to everyone who provided home made cakes for the stall at Village

Day. Such a variety they sold like HOT CAKES!

We raised £110. A very special thank you to Pam Stocking and our respective

spouses for their help. A very enjoyable event for a very worthy cause.

Thank you to all our customers too!

Geraldine Clark

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The church changed the bell ropes a while ago, and whilst a couple of the old ones found

new homes, there are still a small number left. If interested, you could become the proud

owner of one or more genuine Talaton Church bell ropes, in exchange for a modest contri-

bution to the church funds. No reasonable offer refused!

Contact Rick Spencer on 823641

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Fundraiser Report / 100 Club

TALATON PARISH HALL 100 CLUB

The 100 Club draw for June took place on the 9th June

Drawn by Steve Brown on the Village Moor on Village Day.

The lucky winners were:

No. 7 Mrs E James £50

No. 76. Mrs E Bolland £25

No. 36 Mr M Mitchell £10

There are currently THREE Numbers available at the moment.

Should anyone wish to join please phone Steve Spratt on 01404 822461 or e-mail stevespratt@btinternet.com. Annual Subscription is still £12.

FORCE FUNDRAISER AT CADHAY

A huge thank you to everyone that came along to Cadhay on Thursday 31st May for the Force Fundraiser. Such events do not happen without the kindness & generosity of individ-uals & the community. So firstly the biggest thank you to Rupert This-tlethwayte for giving Force & other charities the opportunity to put on our events at Cadhay that week. My heart felt thanks to my husband Chris, all the helpers, Sam & La La Choir's, Trewithen Dairy, Isca Foods, Talaton Village Shop, Otter Pro-duce, The Brown Egg Farmer in Talaton, Dilly's Florist & The Deer Park. Together we raised a fabulous £1611.71 for Force Cancer Charity. Cadhay is such a special place & it was a lovely afternoon.

OPEN GARDENS IN TALATON

Thanks very much to everyone involved with Open Gardens. It was a lovely weekend & all your hard work was much appreciated.

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Larkbeare Grange

Luxurious bed & breakfast

Our ethos – to do the simple

things well and always to

exceed expectations

VisitBritain gold award

Taste of the West best B & B

Rural Business Awards

Gold member of Green Tourism

Charlie, Julia and Joanna Hutchings

Larkbeare, Talaton EX5 2RY

01404 822 069 stay@larkbeare.net

www.larkbeare.net

Meets in St James the Great Church, Talaton Rehearsals every Wednesday Evening at 7.30pm For more details contact Emma Palmer 01404 823083 or empal1@icloud.com See separate poster for ‘In Concert’ details

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Talaton Inn

Great Village Day this year, especially in the evening. First tim-ers in the Egg competition Chris & Deb won so will they be back next year to defend their title? Thank you to Phil & Steve for singing and Chris from bingo for the karaoke, even Lurch sang. Great night all round. More seats outside next year - bring your own? Skittles going well this year. With all teams winning and losing it’s going to be close this year. Quiz, Bingo & Theme nights – watch this Space and notice-boards inside and outside the pub. Maria would like to thank all the Village Day Committee for or-ganising a great day. On reading this hopefully England will be in the Quarter finals and then the Semi’s? We can wish! COME ON ENGLAND. Good luck to the Summer darts team. Have a great summer. Jan & Maria

**Summer Opening Times **

Pub Times

Lunchtimes Tuesday to Sunday 12 noon – 2pm Evenings Monday to Saturday 7pm – 11.00pm Sunday CLOSED

Kitchen Times

Lunch Bank Holiday Mondays See Noticeboard Tuesday to Sunday 12 noon – 2pm Evenings Wednesday & Thursday See Noticeboard Friday & Saturday 7pm – 9pm

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Find out more about The Talaton Produce Association type the link below: http://www.talatonparishcouncil.co.uk/Core/Talaton-TC/Pages/Produce_1.aspx

Many thanks to all those who gave plants

and garden related goods to our stall at

Village Day. You helped us raise more

than ever.

Jobs for July

Weed regularly. Remember the old saying, “One year’s seeding, sev-

en years weeding.”

Water veg such as lettuces and cabbages to help prevent bolting or at

least delay it.

Net peas, brassicas and soft fruit against birds.

Pinch out the tops of climbing beans when they reach the tops of their

supports so that they don’t grow too long and become tangled and

top heavy.

Feed tomatoes and peppers and don’t forget to keep picking out to-

mato side shoots.

Dry out garlic, onions and shallots by gently loosening the soil around

the roots eventually lift the bulbs and lay them on the ground to dry.

Weather permitting!

Keep dead heading flowers to prolong their flowering period.

Then sit back and think about what to enter in the show. Don’t forget

it is on 10th

August.

Happy gardening.

ASSOCIATION

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Westcott Boer Goats

The Premier meat breed

Sausages, Burgers, Diced, Steaks, Shoulder and Leg Joints.

Any other cut to order.

Available from TALATON COMMUNITY SHOP

or Call Mel 07815874110 or Peter 07709063720

Now available – frozen Boer Goat Jamaican Curry

Car, Light Commercial, Servicing, Pre-MOT’s, Bodywork.

2 Silverleigh Talaton Exeter EX5 2RB 01404 822784

Talewater Works Talaton Exeter

EX5 2RT 01404 851043

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The next meeting of Supper Club will be on Wednesday 4th July & Wednesday 5th September

If you are or not coming, Please let me know on 01404 823418

Thank you Marilyn Dinnis

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WHIMPLE & BROADCLYST YFC

SUMMER BINGO

Thursday 5th July Doors Open 7pm

Eyes Down 7.30pm

Whimple Village Hall

A date to remember

The Talaton Village Outing will take place on Saturday 15th September

There is a sign up list in The Village Shop

Anne Boles

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TALATON SCARECROW

RESULTS 2018

The results for this year's scarecrow competition

are as follows:

1st place Rocket man ( Aannette Tucker) 2nd place Bill and Ben (Pepsi Shaw) 3rd place Long John silver (Becky Springall)

Thank you so much for all the entrants we will need more next year so get your thinking hats on.

Community Theatre 4All

We are pleased to report that, following paying all our pro-duction costs for “Christ in the Concrete City”, we have been able to make two donations from the profits generat-ed by ticket, programme and refreshment sales. Both these donations were for £370 and were paid to Christian Aid and to the Churches 4 All Mission Community.

Tom Samson

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Open Gardens Weekend Cream Tea Report

Well another May Bank Holiday came and went, where does the time

go Open Gardens Weekend was a busy one to say the least, the

weather was good and lots of people came out to enjoy the lovely gar-

dens that were on show and for a break and a rest they headed for the

hall and my goodness did they come Saturday started off slow but as

the afternoon went on it got busy but I had a good team of helpers

my sister Diana, my son Daniels partner Tash and Kate Cordwell and

were we kept busy and yes we were.

Sunday came with new helpers except my sister Diana,my daughter-in

-law Treenie, my granddaughter Katie and last but not least my son

Barry. The customers came and kept coming but we had it covered

PHEW of course I could not do any of this without the ladies (too

many to mention sorry) who bake the cakes and there were many and

varied and this year we almost sold out. There is one cake I would

like to mention from a new lady and it was a lactose free carrot and

walnut sponge it looked amazing and went in the blink of an eye, but

I would like to thank ALL the ladies who made a cake or two, I really

do appreciate it and here’s hoping that I can call upon you all again

next year.

Thank you all from Gerry Hawkins

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Talaton Parish Council

Council Meeting Dates 2018

All meetings will be at 7.30pm

at the Parish Hall.

Members of the public are

welcome to attend, the first 15 minutes will be an open

forum.

4th July

5th Sept.

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TALATON VILLAGE DAY RAFFLE - SATURDAY 9TH JUNE

PRIZE WINNERS

Prize donated by: Prize: Winner:

B. D. Motors, Talewater

Voucher for MOT test Dusty Wood-ley

Country Farm Butch-ers, Ottery St Mary

£10 Voucher Heinz Klepacz

The Deer Park Coun-try House Hotel

Voucher for a cream tea for one Talaton Inn

Feniton Zumba Voucher for six FABS, Fitsteps or Zumba sessions. Can be shared with a friend.

Pam Weston

Honiton Golf Club: A round of golf for 2 plus a half hour lesson for one with resident professional and club manager, Adrian Cave.

Arnie James

Otter Garden Centres Potted Orchid Angela Sims

Otter Produce, Green-grocers

£10 Voucher Kathy Gray

Sainsbury’s Super-market

Bottle of prosecco Nick Hawkins

The Talaton Inn Voucher for a meal for two Norah Willis

Talaton Parish Hall Six bottles of wine from the hall store Karin Burgess

Talaton Parish Hall Basket of fruit and vegetables Terry Wright

Talaton Parish Hall Committee member

Litre bottle of Gordons Gin Tom Samson

Talaton Parish Hall Committee member

A White Company waffle dressing gown – size medium

Mary Boulton

Talaton Parish Hall Committee member

A luxury tin of notelets Heinz Klepacz

The Village Shop Package of items Mo Amor

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TALATON PARISH HALL PLANS OF NEW EXTENSION

The Trustees have secured a Planning Permission to

extend the Hall along the road side and will be actively

seeking funding for this in the very near future.

Further drawings and details are in preparation.

Drawings are in the next two pages show how we have

planned this and we hope that the village will support us

in this venture again to improve the Hall.

More details next month...

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Walk For the Month July 2018

A Ramble to Black Aller Covert and back to Cadhay Bridge.

Park in the ample space opposite the Cadhay Bridge Farm, just outside Ottery St Mary (Grid Ref SY 0903960). From here, staying on the winding path, follow the river for almost a mile. At times the path takes you way above the river giv-ing wonderful views whilst taking you through tangled roots and trunks of giant beech trees. In season, you can enjoy an abundance of flowers, ferns, and birds. Eventually, in sight of the weir and fine old bridge you meet a road. Beside the bridge is what would have been the level crossing keeper’s cottage, on the old rail line (pre Beeching!) The route of the rail is visible, as is the site of the cross-ing gates.

Move left over the bridge and immediately right, over the stile and on to the Public Footpath. Soon look for the stile on your left. Over, bear right and soon

Map OS Explorer 115 – Exmouth & Sidmouth. 1:25000. 6.5 miles

Easy, level ground, wonderful riverside scenery, open views, apple orchards and free-range hens. AND a gem of a walk through the Covert. Follow a bit of the old rail

line to Sidmouth Junction (Alright, Feniton!). Minimal road walking.

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the river meanders away to the right, leaving you to move forwards, rising up on to the old railway embankment. Take a moment to enjoy the view down the river and beyond. Keep an eye open as you wander along this now unused rail route for signs of the brick bridges that carried the line over culverts. There is almost an expectancy of having to stand aside for the old iron beast to chug its way past. What a journey it would have been.

You will come to a high, old bricked arch beyond which you will pass under a newer bridge carrying the old A30. Bear right along a narrow, almost secret path that wends its way between the old and new A30’s. Noise on the left- quiet on the right! At the exit, bear left over the new A30 and carry on, leaving the noise behind, straight ahead along a wide open track, keeping the hedge on your right. Pass a couple of new windmills on your right. Follow the hedge round to your left and immediately move over the stile in the gap in the hedge. Follow the hedge around, passing – in the season- incredible blossom of the apple or-chards which in turn are sheltering hundreds of very happy free roaming hens.

Leave the fields via the steps and stile beside the gas installation box out on to a minor road. Left, and at the corner right into Feniton. At the Nog Inn, bear left along the Talaton road for about 500 yds. and on the bend take the Public Footpath off left, through the metal gate (The sign is on the opposite side of the road!) Keep the hedge on your left and at the gate and stile move left. Follow the edge of the field round, passing a “communications tower “to pass left through a metal gate. Again keep the hedge on your left and at the wire fence follow it this side of the wire down to the Escot Estate concrete road, having passed between two huge firs. Right here along the road for about 300 yds. and then before the cottages, move left through the wide gate into the gem of the walk – Black Aller Wood or Covert. Aller is the older and alternative name for Alder. This is a truly delightful 1000 yds. of trees, bluebells, ferns, Magic ! At the end of the straight, bear right and come to a clearing from which you move left to a wooden kissing gate. Onwards to the metal gate to wander down to the river on a made up track. Under the bridge and round to Escot Church. Via a little gate, move to the right round the Church and reach the road using the long straight stony track.

Left uphill at the road and with care cross on to the minor lane on the right. Right at the junction, winding downhill to just before the flood warning sign. Left here on to the Public Footpath. In winter an annoying puddle makes the first few yards of this path quite difficult but normally no problem. Follow the hedge on your left sparing a moment to capture the views then at the metal kiss-ing gate bear right to the footbridge. Over here – what’s that little brick arch on the ground? – and move diagonally left over open pasture to meet the road. Left and back to your car, passing another crossing keeper’s cottage and the well preserved crossing gates.

Chris Harwood May 2018

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‘Learn, Laugh & Live’ with

The University of the Third Age

The Honiton U3A will be meeting on Wednesday 25th July when we welcome the return of one of our most popular speakers – Janet Diamond. Her talk this time is entitled ‘The Steps of Giza’ and she will be exploring the golden age of pyramid building and the ancient Egyptian King’s obsession with their funery monuments. Venue: The Beehive Centre, Dowell St., Honiton Doors open 1.30pm for a 2pm start Members Free and Visitors welcome (suggested donation of £2.00) Further information: 01404 598008 Website: http://u3asites.org.uk/honiton

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Two en-suite bedrooms Private garden with pond

Gold award from Visit Devon

VisitBritain gold award Gold member of Green Tourism

National Accessible Scheme

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Charlie and Julia Hutchings Larkbeare, Talaton EX5 2RY

01404 822 069 granary@larkbeare.net

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Talaton Parish Council Report

The following are major items from the minutes but a full copy of the

minutes may be viewed on both Parish Noticeboards and on the Parish Web

site www.talatonparishcouncil.co.uk

A Meeting of the Parish Council was held on Wednesday 6th June 2018

Finance:

Discuss and complete Annual Governance Statement-after discussing and

completing the form the Statement was proposed for approval. Proposed by

Cllr Hawkins, seconded by Cllr Lenenhan

Discuss and Approve Annual Accounting Statement- having previously been

circulated the Accounting Statement was discussed and proposed for ap-

proval by Cllr Hawkins, seconded by Councillor Lenehan.

Internal Audit Report- Mr Ralph had completed and signed the Annual In-

ternal Audit Report there were no matters to report in relation to the accu-

racy of the accounts. Mr Ralph recommended that in respect of the risk re-

view carried out by the PC he would like to see a formal Risk Register that

would be reviewed annually.

To Review and Complete Risk Management Document- a Risk Register was

produced. Council considered each risk and the steps taken to mitigate

them. After completing the review it was proposed that with reference to

page 2 –Electronic Records- an external hard drive should be purchased and

records backed up monthly during the PC meeting. Completion of Risk

Management Document and Purchase of hard drive proposed for approval.

Proposed by Cllr Mealing, seconded by Cllr Harris.

Update on implementation of new Data Protection Laws- due to the prob-

lems that some users have accessing the Talaton website i.e. Warning mes-

sage re unsecure site , it was proposed that an SSL Certificate should be put

on the site . The set up cost will be £125 + VAT, then £50+VAT annually

thereafter. Proposed by Cllr Hawkins, seconded by Cllr Samson.

Discuss and approve Councillor Advocate Scheme- a meeting was held be-

tween the Clerk and Cllr Lenahan with Andy & Jan May. Several points

were discussed with regard to the running of the Scheme and also regarding

matters of confidentiality. All enquiries/issues that are police matters should

be referred directly to Andy & Jan. The Police will also pass any communi-

cations through them. It is hoped that by using the Advocate Scheme this

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Talaton Parish Council Report Cont’d

will lead to improved communications with the Police through a single chan-

nel. The PC wish to thank Andy and Jan for agreeing to take on the role for

a trial period of 1 year, they have already dealt with a significant amount of

enquiries/issues and given up many hours to this scheme. Approval for The

Councillor Advocate Scheme proposed by Cllr Lenehan, seconded by Cllr

Mealing.

Parish Maintenance: Items requiring attention and HCEF grant application

-.the following items to be reported to Highways

• Running water on the road past Talaton House despite the recent

work carried out

• Fire Hydrant leaking at Lees Meadow

• Drain under the road surface opposite White Ladies- possible leak as

the road is breaking up due to the amount of water lying on it.

No meeting arranged as yet for inspecting the drains at Rydon, Clerk to

contact the Neighbourhood Highways Officer to arrange a visit to look at

the problems at Rydon, the lane to Harris Farm, Drain opposite White La-

dies and the road from Beacon Cross to Larkbear. Clerk to contact EDDC

re the damaged bottom step at Orchard Close.

A Planning Meeting was held on the 9th

May 2018

Apologies for absence- Cllr Lenehan (conflict of interest, Cllr Lenehan’s

planning application )

To consider Planning Application 18/0956/FUL – Fuchsia Cottage, Talaton-

Proposed construction of porch– following a site visit and discussion a vote

was taken to support the application .Proposed by Cllr Harris, seconded by

Cllr Higgs, all in favour. The following comment to be sent to EDDC. The

PC fully support the application, the new porch will enhance the property

A copy of the draft minutes with the full reports will be posted on the web-

site.

Date of next Parish Council Meeting - Wednesday 4th July

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What’s On

O.S.M Heritage Society Meetings Programme For 2018

Unless otherwise stated, the meetings are held at The Institute, Yonder Street, Ottery St Mary, commencing at 7.30 pm DATE SPEAKER SUBJECT

July 17th Jill Courtney “The Otari Connection” – The revival of a 25 year friendship with Ottery’s Japanese namesake.

September 18th Robert Hesketh “Devon Ghosts” - Creepy ghost stories from around Devon. Sceptics and all apparitions from the afterlife are most welcome.

October 16th Brian Portch “Richard Caton Woodville” – War Artist (1856-1927).

November 20th David Radstone “Sawbones & Leeches” Artefacts from the Devon & Exeter Medical Society Museum.

Folk Music Night

at Talaton Inn from 7 - 7.30pm

Every Fourth Tuesday of the Month

Come along and Join in.

Singers & Players all welcome

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Dates For Your Diary 2018 June

Tale Valley Choir St James the Great 27th June

July

Tale Valley Choir - In Concert St Marys, Whimple 1st July

Tale Valley Choir St James the Great 4th July

Parish Council Meeting Parish Hall 4th July

Whimple & Broadclyst YFC - Bingo Whimple Victory Hall 5th July

Talaton Toddlers St James the Great 6th July

Tale Valley Choir St James the Great 11th July

Tale Valley Choir St James the Great 18th July

Talaton Toddlers St James the Great 20th July

Church BBQ St James the Great 21st July

Song of Praise St James the Great 22nd July

Tale Valley Choir St James the Great 25th July

August

Tale Valley Choir St James the Great 1st August

Tale Valley Choir St James the Great 8th August

Produce Association Show Parish Hall 11th August

Tale Valley Choir St James the Great 15th August

Tale Valley Choir St James the Great 22nd August

Tale Valley Choir St James the Great 29th August

September

Parish Council Meeting Parish Hall 5th September

Parish Council - Drop in Surgery Parish Hall 8th September

The Devon Historic Churches Around Devon 8th September

Talaton Village Outing TBC in Devon 15th September

November

Parish Council - Drop in Surgery Parish Hall 24th November

Email: arnie@talatoncalendar.com (Text copy) - Tel : 01404 47566

Email simons@talatoncalendar.com (Editorial & Advertising) - Tel : 01404 822778

Talaton Calendar Contact us

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Recycling Centre

The Bowd, Sidmouth

Summer

(Apr - Sept)

Winter

(Oct - Mar)

Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 9:00 - 4:30

Saturday & Sunday 10:00 - 6:00 10:00 - 4:30

Open all year round (Except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day)

ITEMS FOR SALE

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News from Village Shop

Useful Phone Numbers

Otter St Mary District Help Scheme 01404 813041

The Coleridge Medical Centre 01404 814447

Ottery St. Mary Hospital 01404 816000

Hall Booking Secretary (Phil Deacon) 01404 822300

Police (to report a crime – non urgent) 101

Talaton Inn 01404 822214

Village Shop & Post Office 01404 822084

Parish Priest (Chris Martin) 01404 822427

Talaton Calendar Editor (Simon Spencer) 01404 822778

Talaton Calendar Production (Arnie James) 01404 47566

Clerk to the Parish Council (Denise Main) 01884 277356 or

07714 442289

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Local Information

Village Shop & Post Office Opening Times

AM PM AM AM PM PM

OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE

Mon 9.00 - 6.00 9.00 1.00 2.00 5.00

Tues 9.00 - 6.00

Wed 9.00 - 6.00 9.00 12.30

Thurs 9.00 - 6.00

Fri 9.00 - 6.00 9.00 12.30

Sat 9.00 - 1.00

Sun 10.00 - 12.00

The Village Shop & Post Office

Local & Homemade Produce Local Meat, Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Cheese & Dairy Produce

Home-made Cakes, Meringues, Jam, Marmalade, Honey & Chutney

Award winning Pies, Pasties & Sausage Rolls from Chunks of Ottery

Bread & Morning Pastries from the local Crusty Cob bakery

Fresh Fruit & Veg and Plants (including home grown seasonal produce) Locally Sourced Logs, Kindling & Traditionally made BBQ Charcoal

Gifts &Souvenirs of Talaton including our Picture Gallery

Other Services Include Newspapers & Magazines to order ~ Photocopying ~ Laminating

Postage Stamps ~ Food Bank Collection

Local Deliveries arranged on request

The Village Shop & Post Office, Talaton, EX5 2RQ

Telephone 01404 822084

www.talatonparishcouncil.co.uk

The Village Shop is operated by Talaton Community Shop Ltd

An Industrial & Provident Society for the Benefit of the Community