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Funded by
Marwood
Parish
Council
Marwood Matters
February 2014
Both our December and January Craft Times have been very successful and many thanks to
Lesley Loader and Violet Graham for such informative and enjoyable evenings.
Over £200 has been raised so far. We hope you will come and enjoy
CRAFT TIME 5 - PRINTING & PAINTING WITH SANDRA GOULDSMITH ON
WEDNESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 7-9pm AT MARWOOD CHURCH HALL (£4)
For more information ring June T 01271 850801
Marwood School February 2014
The Spring Term sees a great deal of hard work and progress by the children who are now confident in their classes and know what is expected of them. Marwood School is very pleased to welcome volunteers to assist with children’s learning. You do not need to have education experience just an interest in helping children learn. Please contact the school office on 01271 850395, a free DBS check at the enhanced level will be organised by school. Marwood Sporting Teams Alongside the academic work we are also proud of the children’s attitude to taking part in a range of sports. From Christmas to Easter we have teams going to competitions in: swimming, cross country running, football, netball, gymnastics and KS1 multiskills. Some of these activities take place at weekends and we are very grateful to parents who give their time to support the children. School Term Dates Half term; school finishes on Friday 14th February and begins again on Tuesday 25th February. The Easter break is slightly different this year, school finishes at 3.00 p.m. on Friday 4th April with Easter Monday on 21st April. School is still closed to children on Tuesday 22nd for staff training and children return on Wednesday 23rd April. Alun Dobson Headteacher
Pampered Chef Evening including a cookery demonstration
at Church Orchard on Wednesday 19th February
at 7pm in aid of Church funds
Everyone Welcome
For more information contact Violet on 376214
MARWOOD ROADS
Please see the Parish Council Reports, future planning and action on Page 2 and respond
if you possibly can.
As always there is a need for evidence and in Marwood we don’t have reported accidents or high ‘average’ speeding to back up any further action. We should be able to improve the signage and hope to do this over the coming months. PLEASE REPORT ANY ROAD ACCIDENTS, HOWEVER SMALL, TO THE POLICE. The Planning Application 56675 in Ilfracombe for a community including 750 homes, primary school and ’hub’ with main access to the rest of North Devon and beyond along our roads has huge Implications. PLEASE LET YOUR VIEWS BE KNOWN
Failure of North Devon Council to determine controversial wind turbine application leads
to appeal to Secretary of State
The controversial application to erect a 74 metre high wind turbine on land at Middle Field, Marwood (planning application number 56256) has been referred to the Secretary of State for determination, because of the failure of North Devon Council to determine the application within the appropriate period. The original planning application was made on 27 August 2013 by Mosscliff Environmental Limited, based in Suffolk, on behalf of David Chugg, and the consultation period was extended after further submissions by the applicant until 18 November 2013. Despite the application having been considered and rejected on two separate occasions by Marwood Parish Council, and the lodging of 124 representations in connection with the application (114 objections and 10 in support), the planning department of North Devon Council have failed to determine the application within the statutory period. Mark Saunders, the planning officer at North Devon Council responsible for handling this application, states that the reason for the non determination was that 'a crucial response from the Council's Environmental Health Team had not been received, and that the unfortunate lack of response is a result of resource issues within the department leading to a slower than normal response to planning consultations'. Despite the many and diverse criteria submitted in opposing the application, Saunders went on to state that 'the local Planning Authority have to fully consider the technical expertise provided by the Environmental Health Team to determine the impact of the proposal in terms of noise and shadow flicker, and that without this input, it is not possible to sufficiently safeguard the amenity of the community.’ Further enquiries suggest that this 'resource issue is caused primarily by a long term sickness absence of a member of the Environmental Health Team.’ This is the second occasion within a month that the Council have failed to determine a wind turbine application leading... Continued on Page 3
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MARWOOD METHODIST CHURCH
Minister: Revd Robert Manning 01271 812574
MUDDIFORD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
MARWOOD PARISH CHURCH
Priest in Charge: Revd Iain Robertson 817448 Churchwarden: Margaret Greenslade 372065
Services in February 2014
Services at 9.30 am unless otherwise listed
2 All Age Worship in Church Hall 9 Holy Communion 16 10.00am MCC at Methodist Church 23 Morning Worship Housegroup’s words for February: ‘But the Lord is faithful and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one’ 2 Thess.3:3
Advance Notice
There will be a concert with the Barnstaple Concert Band in Marwood
Church on Friday March 21st at 7.30pm. More details next month.
Services in February 2014
Services at 11 am unless otherwise listed.
2 Mr M Measures 9 Rev Robert Manning 16 10 am Mr Tom Harding MARWOOD CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY 23 Mr Sillifant
The Carols by Candlelight was a very joyous service, led by Rev Robert Manning and with readings and Junior Church singing and acting out the Christmas message. Also thanks to Carol and Sid Delve who showed slides about the Send a Cow charity and how it changes a family’s future. Get together in February is on Thursday 13th 11 - 12 noon when we welcome Mr M Measures.
Services in February 2014
Services at 10 am unless otherwise listed
2 Rev Peter Whatton 9 Rev John Robinson 16 MCC United Service at Methodist Church 23 Rev Sue Macbeth
In December Muddiford URC was awarded a Child Friendly Church Award. It was presented by Rev Ruth Whitehead, the Moderator of the South Western Synod of the URC in recognition for the on-going work with the Junior Church & Youth Group.
ANNUAL BULB SHOW 2.30 PM
19TH FEBRUARY
Look out for another Big Breakfast on 22nd March
Report of Parish Council Meetings 12 December 2013 and 9 January 2014
County and District Councillor Report Cllr Mrs Davis emphasised the cost of highway maintenance; re-cycling programme; public transport consultation. Police Report. three crimes have been reported: a theft of a motor-cycle; theft of a John Deere Gator in Guineaford; theft of a large metal information/event sign from Marwood Hill Gardens. Planning. 56684 - Crockers Lodge, Milltown. Erection of conservatory at the front of the property. Recommend: Approval 56775 - Clay Park, Muddiford. Extensions to dwelling. Recommend: Approval 56812 - Whiddon Farm Milltown. Erection of replacement cattle and straw storage building and extension to dairy to provide bio-fuel boiler enclosure. Recommend: Approval 56813 - Collacott Farm, Whitefield Hill. Siting of anaerobic digestion facility. Recommend: Approval. Finance. Balance at 9 January 2014 is £9566.63. The Council confirmed a grant of up to £2000.00 to Marwood Community Hall Charity towards the cost of a new Hall. The Council agreed to keep the precept at £4000.00 for the year 2014/15 even though the grant from NDC has been reduced by 35%. The Council has managed to maintain the precept at the same level since 2009/10, so no increase again this year. It was also agreed that the Parish Council provide the same current level of grants for the maintenance of cemeteries in the Parish in spite of the NDC reduced grant. Traffic Speeds/Signs. Cllr Mrs Davis, Cllr Latham, DCC Road Safety Highways Officers, June Tamlyn and the Clerk to the Council walked some of the roads in the Parish to look at possible signage and traffic problems.
Cllr Mrs Davis said at the meeting in January, that the cost of signs, as discussed, is being obtained and she will inform the Clerk. The Parish Council agreed to cover some of the cost. Proposed South Ilfracombe development. Although not an adjoining Parish, Members wished to comment concerning the proposed development of 750 dwellings with a mixed use centre at the site between the A361 and the B3230. Members expressed serious concern that this proposed development would inevitably bring significant and dangerous increase in traffic flow via the two "feeder roads" through the Parish; namely the B3230, Muddiford/Milltown/Marwood and the Old Barnstaple Road, Guineaford/Prixford. There would also be a considerable amount of heavy goods traffic during the construction period with vehicles travelling to/from the site. Members commented that before (if) this development takes place there should be recommendations with approvals for limiting the flow/amount/speed of traffic and size of vehicle access along these two roads. Both are narrow with many tight turns. Members agreed to write individually to North Devon Council with their comments. The Clerk will write with the comments as above. War Memorial. Members have arranged to clean the memorial in the next few months.
Dates of Future Meetings. 13 February, 27 March, 8 May (AGM/Public), 12 June, 24 July, 4 September, 8 October, 13 November, 11 December. (Pete Sylveston and Alan Cruden will attend the meeting in February at 19.00 to give an up-date, on the progress of the new Community Hall). M J Measures (Clerk to the Council)
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www.saveourpub.org
On 8th April 2012 the Ring O'Bells, called final orders closed the doors and ceased trading. Ever since that happened there has been a community
group trying to look at ways to reopen the pub. Please look at their website for updates and news.
Great for a party or functions For adults or children
BOUNCY CASTLE FOR HIRE 15ft X 15ft, Call Claire Stevens on
07783969676 or 01271 816541
Marwood Toddler Group
Marwood Bumps, Tots and Toddlers at Marwood Church Hall
meet on Tuesday mornings 9am – 11am
All are Welcome For more information Liz on 850903 or Mandy on 850843
C M GARDEN SERVICES MINI DIGGER WORK RAILWAY SLEEPER RETAINING WALLS HARD LANDSCAPING FENCING AND DECKING
FOR A NO OBLIGATION FREE QUOTATION CALL CARL 07968361929
London College of Music
Winter Session
Step 1 - Lea Psaltis (Distinction), Abigail Turner (Distinction)
Grade 2 - Ellie Down (Merit), Freja Nickel (Merit),
Harriet Turner (Distinction) Grade 4 - Francesca Ansdell (Pass)
Pupils of Maureen Chugg, Muddiford.
Thank you... to all our contributors, the many people who help produce this newsletter and those who give up their time to deliver it.
Please remember that all items for the March issue need to be submitted by 15th February to the
Newsletter Team and don’t forget to look on our
website www.marwoodmatters.com
Handmade Sausages
Delivered To Your Door
www.Glampig.co.uk
Call 0789723670
CHRIS WALLIS
GENERAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE AND
CHAINSAW WORK
TEL: 01271 850260 MOBILE: 07977512778
FOR SALE MAGIMIX - CUISINE SYSTEM - 4200XL
AUTOMATIC Instructions and recipe book
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As New £20.00 Tel: 01271 371632
Continued from Page 1 ..to appeals being made to the Secretary of State. It essentially means that the application will now be decided by persons who have no vested interest in the local community on which such a controversial project impacts. Whether this is an acceptable level of performance by our local Council is not to be debated here, though is certainly deserving of considerable debate in the future, as in no way would the Council appear to have acted in the best interests of Marwood community. A further site visit will in due course be conducted by the Planning Inspectorate based in Bristol, and a further local meeting will be held prior to any final decision being made. If you have anything to say in connection with this application, or if you just wish to be present at such a meeting to show your opposition or support, then you should attend the meeting, which will be held locally, and details of which will be published in due course. In the meantime, if you wish to make comments, or modify your previous representations, you can do so on the planning portal at www.planningportal.gov.uk/pcs or by e mailing [email protected] or write, sending 3 copies of your comments to: Kerr Brown, The Planning Inspectorate, Rooms 3/05A Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6PN
All representations must be received by 17 February 2014 and must quote the appeal
reference. APP/X1118/A/13/2210779
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ADVERTISEMENTS should be submitted to Liz Neville, ‘Sleepy Corner’, Prixford, ( 322515)
with payment of £5.00, for 20 words, by the 12th of the month.
Non profit making organisations free of charge. This service is for anyone living in the Parish.
Maximum of 20 words per advertisement.
CARPET SHAMPOOING
SHAMPOOING YOUR CARPET(S) MAKES
THEM LOOK MUCH NICER
AND ALSO REDUCES THEIR WEAR
VERY REASONABLE CHARGES
PLEASE PHONE TONY KITCHIN 883129
BARUM CHIMNEY SWEEP
ICS REGISTERED MEMBER
Lee Shepherd Brush plus HEPA Vac
Tel 01271 850592 Mobile 07792 651731
MARWOOD CHURCH HALL is available for hire
details from Beatrice Brooks Tel: (01271) 376028
Springfield Nursery Ages from 3 months
Hourly care from 7:45 am to 6 pm
Call today on 01271 329028 or visit www.springfieldnursery.com JEFFERY CARPENTRY
All aspects of internal and external carpentry Renovations / Bespoke Work / Maintenance
Free advice and quotes by experienced local carpenter
Call DAN: 01271 326120 or 07525 753511
The Muddiford Inn *
Experience the difference in Quality and Taste Friendly, Polite Staff. Open 7 days a week
Large Car Park. Family/Dog friendly
Reservation advisable
01271 850243
NORTH DEVON MOBILE FOOT CLINIC For the treatment of foot related problems in
the comfort of your own home.
Contact Lisa Huxtable on 01271 320097 Evening and weekend calls available
BUILDING CONTRACTORS
No job too big or too small All types of work undertaken Fully licensed waste removal
Tel: 01271 850218/07973 139141
www.jandsbuildingcontractors.co.uk
Marwood Hill Gardens
Plant Sales and Award Winning Garden Tea Room open daily March – October
Tel: 01271 342528
www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk
Last Word…. The newsletter team reserve the
right to edit contributions, whilst aiming to preserve the content of the articles submitted.
We welcome suggestions and comments that will lead to the improvement of this newsletter. We would
also like to hear from you if you have any complaints or grievances in order that we can rectify any problems.
Architectural Masonry
from Walls to Stone Balls
Gate Pillars to Garden Urns
NEWSLETTER TEAM
Margaret Greenslade 372065 Sheelagh Darling 374345
Liz Neville 322515 June Tamlyn 850801
Anna Ingram 370630
[email protected] [email protected]
Please remember anyone is welcome to join us;
phone any member for the date of next meeting.
FOSTER OUTLOOK CHARTERED SURVEYORS
Architectural Design and Cost Control
Extensions / Alterations / Barn Conversions
Building Surveys / Defects Diagnostics
Call us today on 01271 850672
or visit www.fosteroutlook.co.uk
Neighbourhood Watch
Tom Bigge: [email protected]
Gordon Tamlyn: [email protected] Scilla White: [email protected]
Guineaford Arts - Stained Glass by Carol Edwards
Light catchers to window & door panels Commissions Welcome
www.guineafordarts.co.uk
01271 373779
PIG/LAMB ROASTING MACHINE FOR HIRE
For parties, weddings, or just a get-together, how about something different for your catering!
Gas operated machine available
please call 01271 850482 for details.
