Bickleigh Parish Council Newsletter Edition 5 December 2013
BICKLEIGH PARISH COUNCIL Clerk to the Council - Mrs Marilyn Small The Parish Office, The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7TR email: parishclerk@bickleigh.gov.uk Telephone - 07730 132426 The role of Parish Clerk is part time so if no one is available when you call please be prepared to leave a message and you will be called back. Councillor Barrie Spencer (Chair) Councillor Carolyn Bruce-Spencer (Vice-Chair) Councillor Charlie Ellis Councillor Rhidian Goddard Councillor Bill Hitchins Councillor Linda Crowe Councillor Nicky Tapp Councillor Roger Ivey Councillor Edwin Dobinson Foreword from editor and team of Signpost This is the fifth and Christmas and New Year edition of Signpost. On behalf of Bickleigh Parish Council we would like to wish you all a
Happy Christmas and a good New Year.
We do hope that you have appreciated this newsletter and its content but we would really like to see more articles from local organisations eg The Scouts, Girl Guides, etc. Please tell us what you are doing, about to do and your success stories. Contact us with articles and ideas by emailing signpost@bickleigh.gov.uk. For advertising enquiries email signpostadvertising@bickleigh.gov.uk. The next edition will be at the end of January 2014.
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Bickleigh Parish Council Bickleigh Parish Council (BPC) meets on the fourth Thursday of each month with the exception of August and December. Additional meetings are held at other times dependent upon special circumstances. Full details of meeting dates as well as agendas and minutes are available on BPC’s website; Agendas – go to www.bickleigh.gov.uk/meeting_agendas; Meetings – go to www.bickleigh.gov.uk/minutes_full_council; Dates of Meetings – go www.bickleigh.gov.uk/diary_dates. BPC uses the website as its main communication tool so please visit regularly for updates on what is going on in the area. We also have an established mailing list which is used to communicate important information about issues that do, or might, have an impact on the area. If you would like to be added to the list please send an email to the Parish Clerk; parishclerk@bickleigh.gov.uk or follow the link on the Parish
Roborough Recreation Hall Ideal for your private party, club or society meetings Includes kitchen area, and also available separate committee room Highly competitive rates
Roborough Playing Field Sports/events field for organised sporting or club events Pavilion and facilities available upon request For enquiries and bookings contact Susan Miller on 302238 or visit our website www.roborough-recreatiomhall.co.uk Registered Charity No. 270557
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Council website. Each email that is issued will have instructions showing how you can remove yourself, and the list will not be disclosed to any third parties, being used solely for the purposes of keeping you better informed. A full list of your BPC Councillors is available at www.bickleigh.gov.uk/thecouncil and on the inside of the front cover. All correspondence should be sent to the Parish Clerk at parishclerk@bickleigh.gov.uk or to our address at The Parish Office, Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7TR. How aluminium is recycled South Hams is among the top recycling, composting and reuse districts in the country with a 54 per cent recycling rate (2012-13). Recycling process: 1. Aluminium cans are thrown in clear recycle sacks by you; 2. Sacks are collected and taken to a facility to separate the aluminium cans from the other contents; 3. Cans are baled together and sent to the re-processors; 4. In the treatment plant the aluminium is cleaned ready for reprocessing; 5. It then goes through a re-melt process and turns in molten aluminium, this removes the coatings and inks that may be present; 6. The aluminium is then made into large blocks called ingots. Each ingot contains about 1.6 million drinks cans; 7. Ingots are sent to mills where they are rolled out, giving aluminium greater flexibility and strength; 8. This is then made into aluminium products such as cans, chocolate wrapping and ready meal packaging. Facts about aluminium: Recycling one tonne of aluminium avoids the emission of about nine tonnes of CO2 emissions (just one tonne of CO2 is equivalent to driving nearly 3,000 miles). Eight billion aluminium drink cans are sold in the UK every year. A used aluminium can, can be ready for re-sale, once recycled, in around 60 days. Making one aluminium can from raw materials uses the same amount of energy as it takes to recycle 20. Recycling just one can saves enough energy to power a television for three hours. 3
Fun & Fitness for Children Classes for Pre-School Children in Woolwell, Ermington, Saltash and Elburton Also birthday parties for ages 2-8 Please call or click Amanda for further information on 07962431431 www.amandaspopkids.co.uk
Rosemary Woodwark School of Dance
Based at Woolwell and Buckland Monachorum Teach classes in RAD Ballet (Grades and Vocational Grades to Advanced 1), ISTD Modern and Tap, Musical Theatre classes Tap Classes for Adults and also specialise in 2 yr old and upwards in ballet classes. CRB checked Any more information please call 01626 367537 or visit www.rosemarywoodwarkschoolofdance.co.uk
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Bus Services to and from Woolwell The recent changes to bus numbers and times has caused some confusion and we have been asked to publish more details. No 15 This bus service calls into Woolwell once per hour. At other times it goes to Roborough and the nearest stop to Woolwell is at Woolwell Roundabout. Please note that the times are different on a Saturday and that there is no service on a Sunday. Monday to Friday: Departing to School Drive to Plymouth: First bus 07:06 and then at hourly intervals at 6 minutes past the hour until the last bus at 17:06 From Plymouth (Royal Parade [A19]: 07:25 and then hourly at 25 minutes past the hour until 17:25 From Derriford: 07:45 and then hourly at 45 minutes past the hour until 17:45. Saturdays: Departing School Drive to Plymouth: First bus at 06:56 and then hourly at 56 minutes past the hour until 16:56 and then at 17:06 and 18:06. From Plymouth: 07:20 and then hourly at 20 minutes past the hour until 15:20 and then there are 2 further buses at 16:30 and 17:30. From Derriford: 07:40 and then hourly at 40 minutes past the hour until 15:40 and then at 16:50 and 17:50. Nos 83/83A/84/86 These buses also stop at School Drive mainly first thing in the morning and in the evenings. Timetable (Monday - Friday): Service Number Royal Parade School Drive Tavistock
83A 07:20 07:49 08:27
84 15:40 16:27 17:00
86 16:25 17:01 17:31
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86 17:25 18:01 18:31
86 18:41 19:15 19:37
86 20:41 21:15 21:37
86 22:41 22:12 22:35
Service Number School Drive Derriford Royal Parade
86 07:03 07:17 07:36
83A 15:54 16:21
86 18:46 18:57 19:19
86 19:09 19:19 19:39
86 20:09 20:19 20:39
86 22:09 22:19 22:39
On Saturdays: Route 86 only enters Woolwell in the evenings. It should depart School Drive for Plymouth at 18:46, 19:09, 20:09 and 22:09. Leave Royal Parade for School Drive at 18:41, 20:41 and 22:41. These times have been extracted from the on-line timetables and are as accurate as possible but no responsibility can be accepted for any errors. These buses are commercially operated, especially the 15, and the message is “Use it or lose it”.
Bickleigh WI Members recently enjoyed a skittles and lunch day. At our November meeting the speaker was Diana Lawer who gave a talk entitled, “Get our Skates on”. December brings us together with other Devon WIs at Exeter Cathedral for our annual Carol Service. The following week we are holding our own Christmas Party and we will be attending a New Year Lunch at the Moorland Garden near Yelverton. So after all this festive season activity our meeting on 15th January definitely needs to be on Keep-Fit and then Poetry on 19th February. Both meetings will be at the earlier time of 2.15pm at Roborough Recreation Hall. New members are always made most welcome.
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Roborough Pre-School Methodist Church Hall, Bickleigh Down Road, Roborough
AN OFSTED REGISTERED SCHOOL Toddlers welcome from 2 years old £10 PER SESSION Funded Places for 2 - 5 years olds Monday - Friday mornings 9.15 - 11.45 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons 12.15 - 2.45 pm Lunch Club Monday to Friday 11.45 - 2.15 ONLY £2.00 per session We have a maximum of 19 children in any one session which means that we can provide a more personal approach for your Child’s needs. Contacts Karen for a Prospectus on 07944 076272 or email roboroughpreschool.co.uk or www.roboroughpreschool.co.uk
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QUIZMAS
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Here is a Christmas quiz to help keep your brain cells active over the festive season! 1. Precipitation isn’t cheap. 2. A Big Bird that doesn’t live on Sesame Street. 3. Encased sweet meats. 4. Crazy. 5. Glittering metal from Cornwall. 6. Handy in a blackout. 7. A jolly show with a few sex changes. 8. Can be found inside soft toys. 9. Put up indoors, but taken down from outdoors. 10. Stiff paper mail. 11. Some may be returned in the New Year. 12. Pater is plump and jolly red. 13. They could be blind or double. 14. Many lay bet’s, or dream of this. 15. Gifts are covered, but not by insurance. 16. Broken for the kernel. 17. Jack used his thumb instead of a spoon. 18. Sometimes worn over the head on a robbery. 19. Coloured schemes may be apportioned. 20. Hung up to buss under. Good luck! Answers will be published in the next edition of Signpost. 'T'
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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POLICE SURGERY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR DATES. The last Police Surgery will be on Wednesday 18th December and we will start again on Wednesday 8th January 2014. PC Dingley’s last working day will be Friday 20th December but will then be working Nights on New Year Eve covering Ivybridge. She can be contacted for any advice via e-mail at Tamsyn.dingley@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk and will also be working from New Year’s day on day shifts 0900-1700 hrs. PC Tamsyn Dingley & PCSO Jon Stutley would like to wish the community a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year and we look forward to seeing you all in the new year.
Roborough Rotary Club are currently collecting tools for "Tools With a Mission". This is a Rotary supported charity established 27 years ago. It supports various projects in Northern Zambia including the Faith Orphanage at Kitwe. Could you help this worthwhile project by donating any old tools no longer needed? Details of what tools are wanted can be found on the Club website www.roborough-rotary.org.uk or www.twam.co.uk/donations.html. Please contact Hugh Baker on 01752 923706 or send an e-mail via the website if you can help or need more information." 9
Roborough Rotary Roborough Rotary's Christmas Sleigh with Santa and his team of helpers from the Rotary Club and Inner Wheel will be taking to the road again on 13th December 2013. Santa will be at Tesco, Roborough on 13th and 14th December, Asda in Estover from 15th to 18th December and Morrisons, Outland Road from 19th to 23rd December. The Sleigh will also be touring the local area between 6pm and 8pm, so look out for Santa in Manadon on Thursday 12th December, in Fort Austin Avenue on Monday 16th December, in Widewell and Little Fancy Close on Wednesday 18th December; and finally in Derriford, touring Upland Drive, Dunraven Drive and Powisland Drive, on Saturday 21st December. All proceeds from the collection go towards local charities with particular emphasis on those providing help and support to children and young people." 10
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Remembrance Sunday wreaths at the war memorial in Bickleigh
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Christmas - Roborough Team Ministry Christmas is a time of meaning: beyond the hectic pace of shopping and the frantic preparation of food, there is a deeper meaning to be found: the promise of new hope in form of a child born into this world. Your local churches are the place to reconnect with these profound truths. Within the Roborough Team Ministry there is a variety of worship, whatever your needs, for you to connect with the real meaning behind Christmas. From the beautiful and traditional services of Nine Lessons and Carols by Candlelight or the transcendent beauty of Midnight Mass through to the fun, friendly and unashamedly child-focused Christingle Services to begin your family's Christmas celebrations, or some loudly sung Carols in the Pub, there is something for everyone. Come along and see what all the peace is about! Roborough Methodist Church Advent and Christmas Events at Roborough Methodist Church, Bickleigh Down Road: Saturday 30th November - 10.30 am to 1 pm - Coffee Morning Thursday 12th December - 7.30 pm - Concert by the Salvation Army Band (please note new date) Sunday 8th December - 10.45 am - All Age Worship Tuesday 24th December Christmas Eve - 7.00 pm Carols by Candlelight (battery lit) Christmas Day - 10.00 am - Christmas Day Service (brief usually 45 minutes) These events are in addition to the Sunday morning worship at 10.45 am and Wednesday Afternoon Fellowship at 2.00 pm. All are welcome.
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WOOLWELL TOWNSWOMENS GUILD www.woolwelltg.com We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Woolwell Centre 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm Our varied programme includes speakers, craft days and social events DO COME AND JOIN US Please contact: Pam Tel: 01752 785094 15
Music Lessons
MusiTech Studios Patient, friendly one-to-one For all exams or just for fun! Piano, keyboard, flute, Clarinet, saxophone, singing and music theory.
Tel: 01752 704465 Robert Dyer 5 Farnley Close, Roborough .DOG
GROOMING AT GLENHOLT
Bathing, Grooming, Clipping, Hand-stripping, Nail Clipping, etc Experienced and sympathetic grooming Telephone Ann on 01752 776991
Mondays 6 - 7.30pm at Tamar Science Park Wednesdays 7 - 8pm at The Woolwell Centre. All levels Welcome. Mats provided Contact: amytuckeryoga@gmail.com or visit Facebook/Amy Tucker Yoga www.amytuckeryoga.tumblr.com
FRENCH & GERMAN - PRIVATE TUITION Do you own a property abroad? Are you going on holiday? Are you preparing for an exam or a business trip? All levels catered for on a one to one or group basis from conversational through Key Stage 3 to Advanced Level (CRB Cert). Phone Dave Jones BA(Hons),PGCE on 01752 695625 for further information. 16
Stark warning from Devon County Council Leader Devon County Council leader John Hart has issued a stark warning about the scale of the spending cuts he will have to make over the next four years. He said there can be no ‘sacred cows’ in the search for savings in the County Council’s budget. Councillor Hart will be meeting with district, town and parish councillors across the county over the coming weeks to spell out the options facing Devon. A new website has been set up for residents to communicate with the County Council at devon.gov.uk/toughchoices so that local people can have their say on the potential cuts, and for communities to come up with new ways of helping to support the services they don’t want to lose. Devon has saved £100 million over the past four years. But it now faces saving another £110 million over the next four years because the Government will have cut the financial support it gives Devon by 60 per cent in real terms from April 2011 to 2016. The latest round of spending restrictions exceed the pace of the cuts that Devon has already coped with, following the 2010 spending review, which resulted in the workforce being reduced by some 3,000 posts since 2009. John Hart said: “This is going to take tough choices. There are some very fundamental questions that we need to ask before we decide on a budget where every pound has to give us the best possible value for money.” The Government is likely to offer Devon another council tax freeze grant for next year. Alternatively, the authority could put up council tax by up to two per cent without holding referendum. That would raise around £6.6 million to support services. “Throughout all these difficult times, I will do my utmost for Devon.” 17
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“SEASONS GREETINGS TO ALL OF OUR CLIENTS” GIFT VOUCHERS AND HOME VISITS AVAILABLE OUR CHIROPODISTS AND PODIATRISTS ARE ALL HPC REGISTERED Tel: 01822 855978 - Email yelvertonfootclinic@ymail.com Unit 1, The Rock Complex, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6BS
We are now holding weekly and half term sessions at Roborough Recreation Field
FOOTBALL PLAYERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS Under 5s (School Year Reception), Under 6s (School Year 1) Under 7s (School Year 2), Under 8s (School Year 3) Our coaching programme develops fundamental movements and allows young children to enhance their footballing ability, balance, co-ordination in a positive, fun and safe environment. Parents are welcome to come along and watch All Coaches are FA Qualified and hold a current CRB
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GROUP Woolwell Centre Brownies 1st Woolwell
CONTACT Carole Spencer Mrs S George
TEL 695888 211859
LOCN CC CC
Brownies 1st Roborough
Mrs A Stoddard
779255
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Rainbows 1st Roborough
Ms C Harris
342244
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779255
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785094
CC
708237 708237
BD SH
07944 076272 302238
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695750
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Mr E Drabble
695750
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Mrs Hext Mrs N Ridge
312983 696919
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1st Mrs N Ridge
696919
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346145
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Rainbows 2nd Roborough Mrs A Stoddard Woolwell Townswomens Mrs P Griffiths Guild Crusaders Youth Club Mrs S Cannon Mr S Cannon Cubs 1st Roborough Pre-School Roborough
Mrs K Mannell
Roborough Recreational Mrs S Miller Hall (Bookings) Mr E Drabble Beavers 1st Roborough Scouts 1st Roborough Bickleigh WI Guides 1st Roborough Ranger Guides Roborough Explorer Scouts
Adrian Perkins LOCATIONS
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Woolwell Centre
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Woolwell Scout Hut
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Bickleigh Down School, Woolwell
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Roborough Recreation Hall
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Roborough Methodist Church Hall 20
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HELPFUL NUMBERS Bickleigh Parish Council. Parish 07730 132426 Clerk
Website www.bickleigh.gov.uk
Devon County Council
0845 155 1015 www.devon.gov.uk
South Hams District Council
01803 861234 www.southhams.gov.uk
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust - 0845 155 8155 Derriford Hospital
www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk
Out of Hours (previously NHS 111 Direct) Police - general enquiries 101 Emergency Service - Police, Fire, 999 Ambulance, Coastguard
www.devon-cornwall.police.uk
National Grid Gas emergencies 0800 111 999 (previously Transco Gas)
www.nationalgrid.com/uk
South West Water
0800 169 1144
www.southwestwater.co.uk
Western Power Distribution
0845 601 2989
www/westernpower.co.uk
Dartmoor National Park Authority 01626 832093
www.dartmoor-npa.gov.uk
Environment Agency
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
03708 506 506
The views expressed in this newsletter are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Editorial Team. Reproduction of editorial is strictly prohibited without prior permission from Bickleigh Parish Council. All rights reserved. Copyright 2013.
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