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What a truly great summer we've had this year! I'm sure you'll agree that it's been outstanding, day after day of sunshine - there really was no need to travel abroad for a dose of sunshine. It's great to nip into town when the weather's good for a spot of shopping and perhaps lunch afterwards. Across the region's towns there have been many changes, some shops closing, others opening, hopefully though, the net effect is that our towns remain vibrant places, with interesting shops, great restaurants and pubs. Of course, we can all help by making a conscious effort to buy locally where possible. The money we spend circulates through the community, so ultimately we all benefit and the towns continue to thrive. To this end, we've launched a SHOP LOCAL campaign, a scheme we've devised to gently remind residents that it really helps their local community if they support their town through spending locally. Just a simple concept, but with the threat of the internet and large retail
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This issue sees us feature Ottery St Mary's famous Tar Barrels event (p70). If you haven't been, it's an interesting spectacle that deserves a visit. Ted Gosling takes an historical look at The Undercliff, whilst underwater photographer Dan Bolt shows us the different types of Nudibranchs that exist along our stunning East Devon coastline. Currently, we're looking for someone to help with our extended magazine distribution into Mid Devon - if you have a car and would like to help, please call 01395 513383 - pay rates are good. We're also looking for additional display sales assistance - if you have experience in this field, both for East/Mid Devon and for North Devon please call and ask for Nigel. Keep the letters and emails coming in: letterbox@devonshiremagazine.co.uk
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DISCLAIMER The publishers of this magazine are not responsible for any costs, loss or damage suffered by any person, persons, or company as a result of any advertisement or article in this magazine. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given by the owner for use in this publication. The opinions and comments expressed are purely those of the originators. We do not endorse any products or services advertised within this magazine. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is correct, the publishers take no responsibility for any errors or omissions. Any person or persons undertaking the circular walk featured within this publication does so entirely at their own risk. If you take children or dogs on the walk, they will require supervision. We strongly advise that prior to travelling to any of the events listed in our What's On sections, that you call the event organisers to check that the event is running at the times and dates specified.
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66. Ottery's Tar Barrels
The latest from the Editor.
Great places to indulge yourself.
It's a blazing tradition.
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42. Yellingham Farm
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News snippets from the region.
By indomitable farmer, Janet East.
By local author John Fisher.
14. Forthcoming Events
46. Restaurant Inspector
75. Tales of a Yokel
What's On listings from the HUB
A visit to 'By The Bay' at Lyme Regis.
From the inimitable FCR Esgen.
20. Live Music
48. The Undercliff
76. The Old Vet'nary
Gigs, bands and venues.
By noted local historian, Ted Gosling.
Lurid animal tales by Ken Watson.
22. Art Exhibitions
52. Special Project
77. Horse Care - Feeding
Amanda Merchant at Sidmouth Design.
With Natalie Bucklar-Green.
57. But here's the thing...
78. Life Matters
More expounding by John Fisher.
Girlguiding with Catherine Johnson.
34. SHOP LOCAL!
63. Devonshire Dialect
82. Financial Planning
A new scheme to help our towns.
With Devon author John Germon.
With adviser Helen Mulvaney.
Extensive arts scene listings.
30. Nudibranchs Aquatic exotics by Dan Bolt.
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Finding fair solutions to Can you afford not to mediate? family problems our speciality Ian discusses how successfulis mediation can be. Don’t waste time, Get in touch: Taunton: 01823 429183 agreement/order is achieved there is finality and Anytime/text: 07500806664 the costs stop. Ian Walker
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There is no getting away from the fact that legal But Mediation is quicker than a Court process. In representation can be very expensive. The “going Solicitor ianwalker@familylawandmediation.co.uk Mediator the above mediation cases we found a solution rate” for advice from an experienced Family Law www.familylawandmediation.co.uk & Director to all outstanding issues in two and three joint Solicitor in Exeter is in excess of £200 plus VAT per of Family Prioryfield House, 20 Canon Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1SW hour. Although I currently charge £150 plus VAT meetings. All four of my clients were very pleased Law and Expert Mediation by appointment the outcomes and these were completed for a per hour, costs can still accumulate quickly. My Mediationadvice orwith Free parking fraction of the costs they had already incurred, and charges for mediation are based on £80 plus VAT for a fraction of their likely costs should be cases per person per hour. The maths are simple. A have proceeded to Court. successful mediation can be completed in a fraction of the time and cost of contested court proceedings.
What is Mediation?
Successful Mediations
In the last of months I have successfully mediated a couple of cases where the answer to this was starkly illustrated. In the first case, the couple had instructed solicitors from London and the South East. The couple had assets of several million pounds, including a number of properties and other investments. In less than 12 months they had between them accumulated legal costs exceeding £20,000. In the second case, the couple had significantly less resources, but in a period of six years since separating they had accumulated between them legal costs of in excess of £25,000. No financial agreement had been reached in either case. No applications had been made to the Court asking for a Financial Orders either. There had been a lot of letters written. Financial documents had been exchanged and in one case there had been a meeting between each client with their Solicitors; but no agreement. As a solicitor, my philosophy is always to explore whether a case can be resolved quickly and amicably. If this is not possible then an application should be made to the Court. Negotiations can continue, but if there is no agreement, the Court will make a decision. I seek to avoid drift. When the final
Mediation is a process of negotiation. An independent mediator will assist the participants to undertake confidential negotiations. The mediator will ensure that the negotiations are focused and will assist the couple to make informed decisions.
“my philosophy is always to explore whether a case can be resolved quickly and amicably”
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If one person is eligible for legal aid for mediation, then for them, the mediation will be FREE as their costs will be paid by the Legal Aid Agency. The legal aid scheme for mediation is being extended in autumn 2014 so that when one of the couple is eligible for legal aid, the Legal Aid Agency will pay for the other to have a free joint mediation meeting as well.
Planning for success
As a Solicitor Mediator I am able to assist my clients by ensuring that they understand how the relevant law affects their situation and their options (as a mediator I can give information but not advice). It is easy for me to identify when legal advice is required by either or both to enable them to make informed decisions. I am able to frame questions for my clients so that they take advice in a more focused way. My clients also have confidence that I have been practising as a specialist in family law solicitor for more than 22 years (I have been a family mediator for a mere 18 years) and therefore I use my experience to assist my mediation clients to achieve a fair outcome to their negotiations.
I always meet with each of the couple separately before we arrange a joint meeting. I do this in order to get to know each of the couple and to understand what the issues are. I also do this so that I can form a good view as to whether mediation is viable and to consider how mediation can be set up to maximise the prospects of success. If I do not think that there is a realistic prospect of getting somewhere then we will not start. Sometimes people can be sceptical about whether mediation can help. Having an initial discussion means that both can find out more at minimal cost. A good starting point to finding a solution to a problem is both of the couple being willing to come in and meet me for a chat. Also, both recognising that there is a problem that needs to be solved and both realising that things cannot go on as they are.
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SOS - LDM into the breach! I’m always amazed what people get up to, recently chatting with Laurence Mitchell at LDM, I discovered he’d shipped his whole team over to Swansea to work with the BBC1 DIY SOS programme, donating a custom built Garden Room at the 11th hour. Laurence said “they’re a wonderful family, having more problems than most, the garden room will enable them to relax and enjoy
the freedom and space that it’ll provide”. Their son, Jack (age 14) had never been in his garden, nor his front door, due to his deteriorating disabilities. “Sometimes in this world we live in, giving up your time and money for others is so personally rewarding and great for the soul. Whilst together choosing plants for the garden, even Mr Nick Knowles himself put his hand in his pocket, which was humbling to see - it’s
Celebrating 15 years - The Salty Monk at Sidmouth Proprietors of the Salty Monk, Annette and Andy Withridge have experienced many trials and tribulations during the past 15 years they’ve run the business. The highs include winning Best B&B in England 2008/9 (and runners up 2012/13), and the lows being flooded in November 2012, when the river Sid burst its banks, taking until January before the business was ready to open again. They’ve expanded the business over the
years in all areas with the addition of a spa, gym and treatment rooms, all new en suite rooms, new kitchens and restaurant.
Community Spirit in bucket loads! Since we launched the SHOP LOCAL scheme in mid September, the Devonshire magazine team have been bowled over by the uptake from businesses across the region. All the team at the Devonshire both live and work here in Devon, so we consider it vital to support local businesses, particularly the shopping/retail sector.
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truly a great show.” Laurence was honoured to have been given a rare signed T-shirt by the DIY SOS team, which he will be donating in the coming months, to raise money for ‘Southbrook School’ in Exeter. Laurence’s most current project is working with a Devon based developer on an exciting project for both UK and abroad, designing kit form garden houses which will be harmoniously designed and built by LDM to be disabled access friendly. If you read our previous Special Project in the Home & Interiors section, you can see examples of Laurence’s work. It’s reassuring to know there are businesses locally, that not only produce excellent work, but also have a great heart! Editor
Laurence Mitchell, proprietor of LDM
Following the floods in 2012, they decided to restructure the business, opening a brasserie for light bites, which compliments their existing Garden Room Restaurant. The Witheridges are proud supporters of everything local, from the farms where they source foods, to staff, suppliers and the artists work they exhibit and sell within the establishment. Passionate about cooking everything from scratch on the premises, preserving, curing and smoking their own food. Now they’ve moved on to helping local schools with projects, teaching and mentoring students who want to enter their industry. Celebrate with them on a special offer - see their website www.saltymonk.co.uk.
I’m sure that you, the reader, agree we don’t want our towns to die, we want vibrant, busy towns full of interesting shops, places to relax for lunch/dinner. If you want to participate in this scheme, contact Richard on 01395 513383. We have A5 posters you can display in the window, also we’re promoting heavily in all the magazines we produce as well as on the HUB What’s On websites.
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Exam success! Helen Mulvaney of Richmond Independent has recently passed the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Long Term Care examination. Helen says “retirement planning is becoming increasingly complex and the new regulations on pension liberation may well affect care costs”. Helen also gained her Diploma from the Chartered Institute in 2012 and says “qualifications along with continuing professional development (CPD) mean independent financial advisers are now better qualified than ever and professional help is essential in an increasingly complex world. I’ve been practising for 22 years in East Devon and I believe that the need for financial advice is greater than ever”. Tel 01395 512166 Look out for Helen’s regular article in the magazine - Editor
New wedding collection Lynsey at County Couture, Sidmouth, is currently working on a new collection of slinky, bias cut dresses, designed for spring brides getting married abroad. Lynsey creates beautiful, bespoke wedding gowns, and has made garments for many prominent clients, recently including TV home & design presenter Naomi Cleaver, who lives in East Devon (you may recall that we featured Naomi on one of our previous covers) - Editor Is your organisation taking advantage of the HUBʼs incredible event broadcasting power?
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We’re delighted to be storing magazines now at Baters Removals of Sidmouth. Proprietor Nick Bater, and son David, preside over a much respected local company that was started by Nick’s father, Raymond Bater in 1950.
Charity helps out with audit Unfortunately, there are many unscrupulous publishing companies out there, claiming all sorts of circulation figures for their magazines. To this end, staff at the Devonshire magazine decided a magazine count was in order, so the Sidmouth Blind Club was called in to independently verify our print figures. (Mary above right from the Club, Charlotte left - Devonshire
magazine). Mary verified 10,200 magazines for the Exeter, East and Mid Devon issue, with Amy from the Mare & Foal Sanctuary at Totnes verifying 10,000 for our South and West issue which are stored at Newton Abbot, making 20,200 magazines in total. Donations were made to each charity involved in the audit. Incidentally, we also have a print certificate from the company
Chapter’s annual charity Fashion Show now in its 9th year A popular annual event that’s become a must-attend for local fashionistas is Chapter’s Fashion Show. It started after Yvonne (proprietor of Chapter, pictured right) met Tricia Heard during the first few months of trading, who had just moved to Sidmouth and was heavily involved with charity work for Children’s Hospice South West. Tricia, asked Yvonne if she would consider arranging a fashion show in her home, this subsequently came about, catering for 30 guests and friends, modelling clothes from Chapter’s range. It was such a great success and at that time no one else was raising money for charity in this way. After that first show, Tricia became the Chair for Macmillan Cancer Support in Sidmouth. For the
Incidentally, Baters have been advertising with a couple of our other local publications for a continuous 20 years as of July next year - The Sidmouth Diary and The Budleigh Diary.
Too Long a Secret! New customers to Austins in Newton Abbot usually comment that it’s one of the best kept secrets in the South West. Family owned and run by David Austin, the Managing Director, who’s always available for a complaint or a compliment (thankfully, we don’t get many complaints!)
Macmillan, and each year we were oversubscribed and had to turn guests away and so for the last 3 years we have held our show at Sidmouth Golf Club who can cater for 80 guests. We now have customers who model and the catering team at the Golf Club arrange a buffet for our guests.”
As Store Director (Trevor Boobyer pictured above), my role is to ensure that all departments are a destination, well worth a visit and to ensure a warm welcome. Situated in Newton Abbot, right on the pedestrianised centre, our store has the following departments: Fashion store, Home Store , Furniture Store, Toy Store and Menswear Store, both of the latter now being refurbished to give a complete modern shopping experience, with courtesy a smile and a welcome.
Apparently, Tricia has since moved on to be the South West Area Chair for Macmillan and Diane Herbert is now the Sidmouth Chair in Tricia’s place. I asked Yvonne how she felt about the funds they’d raised so far: “I’m very proud of the money Chapter has raised for Macmillan over the years and the fact this has become an annual event that everyone looks forward to!” next few years they continued using Tricia’s home, but increased ticket sales to 50. Yvonne commented: “we wanted to raise more money for
Tickets can be bought from Chapter in Church Street, Sidmouth. See display on page 38 for more information.
Garden Shop ready for festive season Under the new ownership the Garden Shop at Colyton continues to thrive and grow, with many new visitors following the last edition’s article from as far a field as Axminster, Honiton and Exmouth. With a fabulous range of seasonal gifts the shop is mirroring the success of the new café, which continues to grow in popularity with both locals and visitors alike. Car parking has also been nearly doubled to accommodate the extra trade, with plans afoot to develop the old barns. New and existing customers can expect a warm welcome from Andy, Sue and their family and staff. for What's On, visit: eastdevonhub .co.uk
Once you have been you will you will certainly want to return! You can relax in our Coffee Shop and sample probably one of the best cheese scones you have ever tasted! BREAKING NEWS - Moss Bros has just joined us and Jones the Boot Makers are arriving mid September. When you visit us if you don’t agree with my words, ask for me or David we love to hear from our customers and we do listen. Trevor. Austins is something of an institution, if you haven’t visited, then you’re missing a great shopping experience! - Editor
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Children BOUNCE AND RHYME Until 02 Oct - Rhymes and songs for babies and carers, Sidmouth Library, Sidmouth Library, Sidmouth, 9.30am.
CHOCTOBER 01 Oct to 02 Nov - Follow our trail and hunt for clues to receive a chocolate prizes! Escot Park and Gardens, Parklands Farm, Ottery St Mary.
INTER-ACTIVE SCIENCE TRAIL AT THE BYES
04 Oct - Budleigh Male Voice Choir & Exeter Ladies Barbershop Chorus In Concert, St Marys Church, Ottery St Mary, 7.30pm.
Classical Music
THE DOWLAIS MALE CHOIR
LUNCHTIME CONCERT
04 Oct - Seaton & District Lions Club Presents the Dowlais Male Chior, Seaton & District Lions Club, The Gateway, Seaton, 7.30pm.
01 Oct - Piano Recital by Ana Laura Manero, Glenorchy United Reformed Church, Exeter Road, Exmouth, 12.30pm.
BACH CANTATA SERVICE
MEMORIAL CONCERT AT HONITON BEEHIVE 4TH OCT
05 Oct - Liturgical performance of J.S.Bach Cantata 27, Exeter Cathedral, 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, 6.30pm.
EXMOUTH SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
AUTUMN BRASS BAND & GOSPEL CONCERT
18 Oct - Seasons of the Year using dance, Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, 7.00pm.
18 Oct - The Salvation Army's SW Youth Band join fabulous local community choir, Sidmouth Gospel Choir, St Peter's Church, Sidford, 7.00pm.
SNAKES & LANTERNS
26 Oct - Evensong on the theme of Remembrance when the RBL quilt is in Honiton, The Sheldon Singers, St Pauls Church, Honiton, 6.30pm.
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON MALE VOICE CHOIR CONCERT
12 Oct - Inter-Active Science Trail for all the Family, Sidmouth Science Festival, The Byes, Sidmouth, 11.00am.
04 Oct - 60 players of Roger Hendy's ISCA Ensemble at Beehive in memory of Liz Tirard, Joanna Leach Foundation, Beehive, Honiton, 7.30pm.
FOURTH QUARTET - A VOCAL GROUP 06 Oct - Group singing pieces to include Pre 1600 music, Musbury Parochial Church Council, St Michael's Church, Musbury, 12.00pm.
26 Oct to 30 Oct - Expect Thrills & Chills this half term! Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, 11.00am.
AUTUMN HALF-TERM WEEK 27 Oct to 31 Oct - Ghost trains & tombstones, cobwebs & bats, witches on broomsticks in tall hats, Pecorama, Underleys, Beer, 10.00am.
TRAM OF TERROR 27 Oct to 01 Nov - Tram of Terror, Seaton Tramway, Harbour Road, Seaton, 10.30am.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 28 Oct - Halloween fun and games, A la Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, 11.00am.
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03 Oct to 11 Oct - Ursula Pratt’s East Devon Artists’ charity art exhibition in Hatton Wood room, 10am-5pm.
30 Oct - Thriller writer Graham Hurley talks about his writing. Call for tickets £10. 7-9pm.
DEVON AND THE SLAVE TRADE HISTORY TALK
SINKING OF THE MARY ROSE
20 Oct - A talk by Tony Simpson, call for tickets, £6, 2.30-4.30pm.
03 Nov - Sarah Obermuller-Bennett talk on Sir George Carew and sinking of the Mary Rose, 2.30-4pm.
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24 Oct - Renowned artist Tom Coates’ talk & demonstration in Cellar Bar, 6.30-9pm.
27 Nov - Peter Thomas’ talk - My Life and Work in Exeter. Tickets £10. 7-9pm.
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LUNCHTIME CONCERT 08 Oct - Recital by Alice Bell, cello and Peter Adcock, piano, Glenorchy United Reformed Church, Exeter Road, Exmouth, 12.30pm.
RÁVERIE: THE LIFE AND LOVES OF CLAUDE DEBUSS 09 Oct - Ráverie is written by pianist Lucy Parham, and features actor Henry Goodman, Queen's College Taunton Enterprises.
AXE VALE ORCHESTRA AUTUMN AFTERNOON CONCERT 19 Oct - Works by Quilter, RespighiRossini,& Sibelius with Colyton Grammar School, Axe Vale Orchestra, The Minster Church of St Mary, Axminster, 3.30pm.
Society, St Peter's Church, Budleigh Salterton, 7.30pm.
the start of the First World War, Exeter Symphony Orchestra, Southernhay United Reformed Church, Exeter, 7.30pm.
EXETER PHILHARMONIC CHOIR CONCERT
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08 Nov - Williams -Tsunami Requiem Millington -A Sequence for Devon, RutterGloria, Exeter Philharmonic Choir, Mint Methodist Church, Exeter, 7.30pm.
21 Nov - Programme: Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt. Lunch available from noon, Honiton Festival, St Pauls Church, Honiton.
REQUIEM FOR ARMISTICE DAY
29 Nov - Saturday evening concert. Conductor, Roger Hendy, Sidmouth Parish Church Concerts, Parish Church, Sidmouth.
ISCA ENSEMBLE
11 Nov - Fauré Requiem (Exeter Cathedral Choir), Exeter Cathedral, 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, 7.30pm.
MARTIN BICKERTON CLASSICAL GUITAR 13 Nov - Classical guitarist Martin Bickerton is a fine young progressive guitarist, The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 7.30pm.
LONDON CONCERTANTE 22 Oct - String Quintets by Mozart, Vaughan Williams and Beethoven, St Peter's Music
CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT The Beat - Exeter Phoenix
EXETER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - THE PITY OF WAR
29 Nov - Autumn Charity Concert, ISCA Ensemble, Sidmouth Parish Church, Sidmouth, 7.30pm. CONTINUED OVERLEAF
15 Nov - A concert to commemorate
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Collectors MATFORD CENTRE ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR 04 Oct - Large antiques and collectors fair, Matford Centre, Exeter City Council, Exeter, 9.00am.
THE MODEL SHOW 04 Oct - Seaton & District Lions Club presents The Model Show, Seaton & District Lions Club, The Gateway, Seaton, 10.00am.
good quality Vinyl Records, CD's to purchase, Exeter Record & CD Fair, The Corn Exchange, Exeter, 9.30am.
BEAMINSTER ANTIQUE FAIRS 08 Nov - Saturday antique fair, Beaminster Public Hall, 8 Fleet Street, Beaminster.
POSTCARD & STAMP FAIR 15 Nov - Postcards, cigarette cards, stamps, trade cards, ephemera, phone cards etc, Exeter Postcard & Stamp Fair, Clyst Vale Community College, Broadclyst, 10.00am.
VINYL SATURDAY BRIDPORT 22 Nov - For collectors of rock, pop, folk blues & jazz records & CDs, Vinyl Saturday Bridport, Bridport United Church, Bridport, 10.00am.
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS FAIR 22 Nov to 23 Nov - Exhibiting an extensive range of antiques & collectables to suit
every pocket, Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter.
Comedy STEPHEN FRY - MORE FOOL ME (LIVE SCREENING)
the natural place reviews, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
COMEDY CAFE 23 Oct - Feat Paul Eastwood, Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, 8.00pm.
CRAIG CAMPBELL
01 Oct - Stephen Fry - More Fool Me (Live screening), The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 7.15pm.
26 Oct - Internationally acclaimed Canadian stand-up Craig Campbell never fails to impress, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
MORGAN AND WEST: A GRAND ADVENTURE
KATHERINE RYAN
03 Oct - "A marvellous magical spectacle that will entertain both adults and children.", Queen's College Taunton Enterprises Ltd, Queen's College, Taunton, 7.30pm.
PAUL FOOT 12 Oct - Heralded by critics, Paul's previous tours have been showered with 5 star
06 Nov - As seen on BBC's Mock the Week, 8 Out of Ten Cats, Dave's One Night Stand, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
TONY LAW 13 Nov - Dive into the zone of Tone for a brand new show of life-affirming comedy, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
MARK WATSON 20 Nov - Winner of five major comedy awards. 24-hour-show luminary. Novelist and Comedian, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
Albert Lee - Exmouth Pavilion
COMEDY CAFE
POSTCARD & STAMP FAIR 11 Oct - Postcards, cigarette cards, stamps, trade cards, ephemera, phone cards etc, Exeter Postcard & Stamp Fair, Clyst Vale Community College, Broadclyst, 10.00am.
BEAMINSTER ANTIQUE FAIRS 11 Oct - Saturday antique fair, Beaminster Public Hall, 8 Fleet Street, Beaminster, 9.30am.
EXETER RECORD & CD FAIR, CORN EXCHANGE EXETER 08 Nov - Lots of dealers having masses of
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26 Nov - A comedy of betrayal. Following his award winning show Bravo Figaro, Mark Thomas, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
08 Oct - Bring your friends and indulge in an evening of fun and entertainment, Otter Nurseries (OSM), Gosford Road, Ottery St Mary, 5.00pm.
CHARITY FASHION SHOW 9TH OCT 09 Oct - In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, Macmillan Cancer Support Sidmouth, Sidmouth Golf Club, 7.00pm.
All welcome, Crafty Bird Handmade, Southernhay United Reformed Church, Exeter.
BRIDPORT CRAFT FAIR 18 Oct - Very popular craft fair, Bridport Town Hall, East Street, Bridport, 9.00am.
EXMOUTH CRAFT & DESIGN FAIRS 19 Oct & 23 Nov - Sunday Craft & Design Fair, Exmouth Craft & Design Fairs, The Exmouth Pavilion, Exmouth, 10.00am.
EXETER'S GREAT WEST RUN 19 Oct - DAAT are the official local charity partner for the Sunday run, Devon Air Ambulance Trust, 5 Sandpiper Court, Exeter, 10.00am.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD 23 Oct - DCF's annual Volunteer of the Year Awards association with BBC Radio Devon, Devon Community Foundation, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter, 7.00pm.
Dawn French - Princess Theatre
Community COMBE RALEIGH VILLAGE HARVEST SUPPER 04 Oct - booked tickets essential. For hot supper and gift auction, Combe Raleigh Village Hall, 7.30pm.
FLYING MONKEY SKYDIVE 04 Oct - Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush, Dunkeswell Memorial Museum & Airfield, Unit C4, Dunkeswell.
MICHAELMAS FAIR 06 Nov - Michaelmas fair in aid of ABF The Soldiers' Charity, Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter.
Festivals FOOD & DRINK
Fairs THE BEEHIVE GIFT & CRAFT FAIR 18 Oct - Craft Fair www.beehivehoniton. co.uk, Friends of The Beehive, The Beehive, Honiton, 10.00am.
BUDLEIGH FOOD & DRINK LITE FEST 25 Oct - Beer festival, cookery demos, live music, great food and drink, family fun! Budleigh Salterton Food & Drink Festival, Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, 11.00am.
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SIDMOUTH LIONS GREAT BOOK SALE 25 Oct - Great Book Sale plus cakes stall. Entrance charge 50p each includes a coffee! Sidmouth Lions Club, St John Ambulance Hall, Sidmouth, 9.30am.
PBFA BOOK FAIR 25 Oct - Event in its fourteenth year, Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme, 10.30am.
Free, massive events promotion
FRIDAY NIGHT QUIZ 21 Nov - family evening raising funds for the hall raffle, Combe Raleigh Village Hall, 7.30pm.
BARN DANCE 22 Nov - Barn dance: music by the popular Dartmoor Pixie Band with caller Sarah Baseley, Branscombe Village Hall, Watergate, Branscombe, 8.00pm.
Craft CRAFTY BIRD HANDMADE FAYRE 18 Oct - Range of craft stalls selling handmade crafts from across Devon.
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QUARTZ FESTIVAL 2014 Until 17 Oct - A South West Visual and Performing Arts Festival, Queen's College Taunton Enterprises, Taunton, 7.25pm.
5TH CHARMOUTH LITERARY FESTIVAL 04 Oct - The theme for this year's Festival is Words and Music, Charmouth Literary Festival, St Andrew's Village Hall, Charmouth.
Halloween 25th Oct-1st Nov
SIDMOUTH SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2014 12 Oct to 19 Oct - Take part in an interesting & thought provoking event. Ideal for families, Sidmouth Science Festival, Various Locations, Sidmouth.
Halloween activities
BRIDPORT'S 10TH LITERARY FESTIVAL
Visit the Witches Coven Colouring Competition
09 Nov to 16 Nov - Speakers include James Lovelock, AN Wilson, Horatio Clare, Daisy Goodwin, Bridport Literary Festival, Various Venues, Bridport.
(win 12 months family membership and other prizes. Plus see your picture on our website) Normal park admission prices apply - Members go FREE
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SPOOKY TRAIN RIDE
AXMINSTER COUNTRY MARKET
£7.95 per person
1st November - 6.30pm prompt
THROGMORTON FARMER'S MARKET 11 Oct & 08 Nov - Monthly market. Contact Sharon, Throgmorton Community Hall, Off Culme Way, Dunkeswell, 10.00am.
Includes Muffin & Hot Chocolate
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02 Oct - Axminster Country Market, Axminster Country Markets, Masonic Hall, Axminster, 8.30am.
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SIDMOUTH FARMER'S MARKET 11 Oct & 08 Nov- A volunteer run local produce market providing sustainably sourced fresh goods, Sidmouth Farmers' Market, St John's Ambulance Hall, Sidmouth, 9.30am.
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CULLOMPTON FARMERS MARKET 11 Oct & 08 Nov - Join us for our monthly market, Cullompton Famers' Market, Higher Bullring, Cullompton.
KILLERTON FARMERS' MARKET 18 Oct - Third Saturday of the month, March to October and December, Killerton House, Killerton House, Broadclyst.
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON FARMER'S MARKET 31 Oct & 28 Nov - Boasts a wide variety of high quality local produce, Budleigh Salterton Farmer's Market, Rolle Mews Car Park, Budleigh Salterton, 9.00am.
INDOOR MARKET COMMUNITY MARKET 25 Oct & 22 Nov - Community Market featuring fresh produce and local crafts. Free admission, Ottery St Mary United Reformed Church, The Institute, Ottery St Mary, 9.30am.
MARKET DAYS AXMINSTER STREET MARKET Thursdays - Offers a wide selection of produce every Thursday, Axminster Town Council, Silver/Trinity Square, Axminster, 8.30am.
EXMOUTH COUNTRY MARKET Fridays - Homemade cakes, desserts, savouries, jams, marmalades & chutneys. Every Fri, Exmouth Country Market, Glenorchy Church Hall, Exmouth, 8.30am.
Shows ANDY ZALTZMAN 02 Oct to 03 Oct - Zaltzman, the Britishbased half of the global hit topical podcast
October & November 2014
TODAY I BEAT MY PERSONAL BEST Overlooking the sea in Sidmouth, St John’s School offers day and boarding to boys and girls, age 2 - 18, in our Nursery, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form. Underpinned by traditional, English independent school values, St John’s is a local school that offers an international approach to learning.
Forthcoming Events The Bugle, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter.
TOPSHAM FILM SOCIETY 03 Oct - My Week with Marilyn, Topsham Film Society, Matthews Hall, Topsham, 7.30pm.
ROGUES GALLERY: A NEO-VAUDEVILLE SHOW 11 Oct - Award winning comedy, burlesque, music & magic come together under one roof! The Rogues Gallery, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.
PROMENADE PERFORMANCE: DOCTOR FAUSTUS 21 Oct to 01 Nov - Blending theatre with live music and film projection, Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM, St Nicholas Priory, Exeter, 7.00pm.
We are the only school in the South West authorised to teach the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, following through to IGCSEs and beyond. Our Scholarship and Bursary assessments are in January. Visit www.stjohnsdevon.co.uk for dates or call Mrs Jo Mason on 01395 513984.
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 18 Nov to 22 Nov - Performance of smash hit rock opera based on last week of Jesus' Life, Axminster Musical Theatre, The Guildhall, Axminster, 7.30pm.
OH WHAT A NIGHT! THE NEW JERSY BOYS 21 Nov - Featuring all the hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
VOYAGE OF THE VIQUEENS 28 Nov to 29 Nov - Following four sell out performances at Payhembury Village Hall in March, Friends of The Beehive, The Beehive, Honiton, 7.30pm.
SWAN LAKE 28 Nov to 30 Nov - Critics choice; 'Top five dance productions touring the UK', Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
PLAYS SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME 03 Oct to 04 Oct - There were three b*****kses in a cell in Lebanon, Cygnet Theatre, Address, Exeter, 7.30pm.
PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES 08 Oct to 11 Oct - The story of the Great War. You'll sing, You'll laugh, You'll cry, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 8.00pm.
Halloween Week Powderham Castle
BONFIRE NIGHT AT BICTON COLLEGE 05 Nov - Fantastic family event with a great firework display, Bicton College Events, Bicton College, East Budleigh, 5.30pm.
CIRCUS OF HORRORS
THE DREAMBOYS
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
SIDMOUTH TOWN BAND PRESENT AN AUTUMN CONCERT 17 Oct - The award-winning Sidmouth Town Band play a varied programme to delight all, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
SIMON AND GARFUNKEL PERFORMED BY BOOKENDS 18 Oct - A truly magical show follows the career of the greatest folk-rock duo, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 8.00pm.
AN AFTERNOON WITH ANITA HARRIS
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02 Nov - Anita invites you to share her favourite stories, songs, celebrating 50 years, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 3.00pm.
THE BIG BAND WITH FIVE STAR SWING 16 Nov - This feel good big band show boasts multi- instrumentalists and singers, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
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22 Oct - If you enjoyed the 39 Steps your love this! 3 actors play a cast of characters, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
GOOD COP BAD COP MUSICALS
A SMALL ENGLISH SCHOOL WITH A BIG INTERNATIONAL HEART
A STREET CAR NAMED DESIRE (ENCORE SCREENING) 11 Oct - A Street Car Named Desire (encore screening) by the Young Vic theatre, The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 7.00pm.
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08 Oct to 12 Oct - A mix of sketches, music and dance relating to the first world war, Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth, 7.45pm.
21 Nov - Circus Of Horrors, Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, 8.00pm. 24 Nov - Where Dreams Become Reality, Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster.
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24 Oct - A farcical, interrogation - room comedy. 'A very, very funny show' E/Theatre, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 8.00pm.
PAUL STOCKMAN TOP PSYCHOLOGICAL ENTERTAINER. 01 Nov - Paul Stockman 'If you like Derren Brown you will love this guy' The Times, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 8.30pm.
PASSION A NEW PLAY BY STEPHANIE DALE 07 Nov - A gripping new play with live music, five stories of soldiers and families, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
JUST JAMES SHOWING OFF 08 Nov - After his smash hit Nearly One -Man Show in the spring James Pellow returns, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.45pm.
THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF YOUR LIFE 24 Nov to 29 Nov - A farce by John Dighton, Salterton Drama Club, Salterton Playhouse, Budleigh Salterton, 7.30pm.
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Live Music
LIVE MUSIC EVENTS www.eastdevonhub.co.uk/livemusic
Ocotber & Novemeber 2014
BLUES
JAM SESSION Until 09 Oct - Blues and Rock Evening with the Axminster Jam Society, with Guests, Phil Evans Musician, The White hart, Colyford, 9.00pm.
EASY SUNDAY Until 12 Oct - Phil Evans at the Axminster Inn, Phil Evans Musician, Axminster Inn, Axminster, 12.30pm.
BEER R&B FESTIVAL 10 Oct to 12 Oct - Three days of rhythm and blues in this beautiful fishing village, Rhythm and Blues Festival Beer, Various Locations, Beer, 9.00pm.
DR FEELGOOD 16 Oct - Dr Feelgood, Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, 8.00pm. FOLK ROOTS & ACOUSTIC
THE ACOUSTIC STRAWBS SUPPORTED BY KEZIA
and Chas Cronk, the Acoustic Strawbs, Queen's College Taunton Enterprises Ltd, Queen's College, Taunton, 7.30pm.
LIVE MUSIC - LA CUBANA 09 Oct - Enjoy live music with La CUBANA while you dine, River Cottage Canteen & Deli, Trinity Square, Axminster, 7.15pm. JAZZ
THE PARISIAN JAZZ CAFÉ WITH LIV MONAGHAN 06 Oct - Join us for an evening of laid back jazz and mellow wines with Liv Monaghan, Queen's College Taunton Enterprises Ltd, Queen's College, Taunton, 7.30pm.
JUST MISBEHAVIN' 11 Oct - Swing, jazz, R'n B, and much much more, Just Misbehavin', The Salterton Arms, Budleigh Salterton, 9.00pm.
Friday 31st October Ben Waters Band - The Bee Hive, Honiton
PETE ALLEN JAZZ BAND
www.benwaters.com
18 Oct - Pete Allen Jazz Band (Trad. Jazz), The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 7.30pm.
Ben Waters is the finest boogie woogie pianist in Britain, possibly the world and his big band shows are quite unforgettable. Energetic boogie piano focussing on rock 'n roll standards interlinked with jump jive, ska and heart rending songs straight from the Prohibition era as well as inspirational original material which is much in demand by other artists. Ben has performed with all the greats from Jerry Lee and Chuck Berry to The Rolling Stones (all of whom guest on his last album). Box Office: 01404 384050 Tickets £14.
04 Oct - Dave Cousins, Dave Lambert
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CHARLIE BICKNELL. JAZZ & BLUES
MIKE DENHAM
18 Oct - Fabulous jazz & blues performer. An evening of wit, style, passion & charm, By the Bay Restaurant & Wine Bar, By the Bay Restaurant and Wine Bar, Lyme Regis, 7.00pm.
08 Nov - Mike Denham well-known Pianist & Raconteur, The Tucker's Jazz Club, The Tucker's Arms, Axminster, 8.00pm.
JAZZ AT THE FIVE BELLS 26 Oct - The Charlie Hearnshaw Quartet, The Five Bells Inn, Address, Clyst Hydon, 6.00pm.
15 Nov - Swing, jazz, R'n B, and much much more, Just Misbehavin', The Salterton Arms, Budleigh Salterton, 9.00pm.
JUST MISBEHAVIN'
JUST MISBEHAVIN'
31 Oct - Swing, jazz, R 'n B and much much more, Just Misbehavin', The Beach, Exmouth, 9.00pm.
21 Nov - Swing, jazz, R'n B, and much much more, Just Misbehavin', The Globe, Lympstone, 9.00pm.
JUST MISBEHAVIN'
JAZZ AT THE FIVE BELLS
02 Nov - Lovely venue for a Sunday afternoon chill, great for swing dancing, Just Misbehavin', The Bank, Exmouth, 3.00pm.
30 Nov - John Shillito Select Four, The Five Bells Inn, Address, Clyst Hydon, 6.00pm.
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EXETER RECORD & CD FAIR, CORN EXCHANGE EXETER
08 Nov - Lots of dealers having masses of good quality Vinyl Records, CD's to purchase, Exeter Record & CD Fair, The Corn Exchange, Exeter, 9.30am.
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Friday 14th November The Toy Hearts & Julian Dawson Victory Hall, Whimple
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Wednesday 8th October Show Of Hands - The Phoenix, Exeter www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
Steve Knightley and Phil Beer are widely acknowledged as the finest acoustic roots duo in England. Steve who writes most of their inspired material and Phil a dazzling multi instrumentalist, have built up a huge following which has seen them sell out the Royal Albert Hall three times, headline major festivals from Glastonbury to WOMAD and playing all over the world, from Europe to America, Australia and India. Tickets £22.50, seated, doors open at 7.30 for 8pm start
One thing about The Toy Hearts is clear: their love for the music, they manage to tip their hats to their influences from Bluegrass, Country and Swing, while making their own mark, and having their own distinct style, which is quite different to that of those whom inspire them. Having toured extensively since making their first record in 2006, they have played gigs and festivals across the UK, Europe and USA. They have opened for the likes of Robert Plant, Imelda May & Ricky Skaggs. And with special guest, Julian Dawson. Singer, songwriter, guitarist, harmonica player, author, Plainsong member and busy solo performer. His unique path so far has included recording with avant-garde Germans Can to stellar co-writes and collaborations in Nashville, Austin, New York and London. Doors open at 6.30 for a 7.30 start, Tickets £10, John 07548 278276 & licensed bar.
Saturday 15th November The Rollin’ Stoned - The Gateway, Seaton Town Hall www.seatongateway.co.uk
Rollin’Stoned - The UK's finest tribute to the Rolling Stones, like the Stones these guys have earned the right to be called legendary too! All the Stones big hits and more are played with fine attention to detail and that recognisable Stones glam & swagger. It's only rock n roll but these guys like it and so does their audience. A great night of pure Stones magic, not to be missed. 01297 625699 Tickets £12 in advance £15 on the door, Licensed bar available.
FEATURED VENUE: POP
KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES 06 Oct - Cardiff band Kids In Glass Houses are known for their pop-rock sound, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
SHOW OF HANDS 08 Oct - Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
NICK MULVEY 09 Oct - At 28 years of age, Nick Mulvey has accomplished more than most musicians, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
BUS STOP CAFE AT THE BLACK HORSE, SIDMOUTH 11 Oct - Bus Stop Cafe at the Black Horse, live Rock and Pop, Bus Stop Cafe, the Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.00pm.
NERINA PALLOT 14 Oct - A gifted singer songwriter who writes soulful lyrical songs woven with passion, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
BUS STOP CAFE 01 Nov - Bus Stop Cafe Live at the Axminster Inn with Rock, Pop and Blues, Bus Stop Cafe, Axminster Inn, Axminster, 9.15pm.
IAN PROWES & AMSTERDAM 09 Nov - Merseyside hero Ian Prowse and his band Amsterdam perform their most noted songs, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
THE FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS 16 Nov - The Fisherman's Friends are shanty singers from Port Isaac, Cornwall , Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
MUSIC HALL TAVERN 22 Nov - Music Hall Tavern, Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, 8.00pm.
MATT SCHOFIELD 29 Nov - The British guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer is widely regarded a guitar god, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter, 8.00pm.
ROCK/ H-METAL
JOHN LEES' BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST
is showcasing two new acts. Winter Mountain and Sukh, Queen's College Taunton Enterprises Ltd, Queen's College, Taunton, 7.30pm.
11 Oct - A night of truly stunning musicianship with melodic rock band member John Lees, Queen's College Taunton Enterprises Ltd, Queen's College, Taunton, 7.30pm.
DOMINIC KIRWAN
SWEET BLACK ANGELS
17 Oct - Chilled, smoky acoustic vibes that fit perfectly with our easygoing style, By the Bay Restaurant & Wine Bar, By the Bay Restaurant and Wine Bar, Lyme Regis, 7.00pm.
15 Nov - Sweet Black Angels will be making a long awaited return, Friends of The Beehive, The Beehive, Honiton, 8.00pm. Solo artists
MAN AND THE ECHO 01 Oct - Man and the Echo write fantastic, songs with that rarest of things: an opinion, Queen's College Taunton Enterprises Ltd, Queen's College, Taunton, 7.30pm.
NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL NIGHT 08 Oct - This year Quartz Festival
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10 Oct - Dominic Kirwan - early booking advisable, Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, 7.30pm.
CELINE DOS SANTOS
HOWDENJONES FOLK DUO 18 Oct - Café-Concert by talented musicians with ploughman's supper. Tickets £10, West Hill Village Hall, Beech Park, West Hill, 7pm for 7.30.
SONGBIRD, THE MUSIC OF EVA CASSIDY 13 Nov - The Music of Eva Cassidy, Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, 7.30pm.
THE NEVILLE STAPLE BAND 14 Nov - The Neville Staple Band, Exmouth Pavilion, The Esplanade, Exmouth, 8.00pm.
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Forthcoming Exhibitions Oct & Nov 2014
PAPER PERSUADERS Until 25 Dec - A collection of First World War recruitment posters, Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter.
GALLERIES ROBIN RAE & CARINA CISCATO Until 05 Oct - Robin Rae - new paintings and Carina Ciscato ceramics, The Art Room, 8A The Strand, Topsham, 11.00am.
EXETER'S FINE ART Until 04 Jan - Commemorating the outbreak of the First World War, Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter, 10.00am. THE JURASSIC COAST AND BEYOND 01 Oct to 14 Oct - Vibrant and diverse new watercolour and acrylic originals and giclee prints, Michael Stride, Malthouse Gallery, Lyme Regis, 10.00am.
MIKE BERNARD RI - ESCAPE TO THE COAST Until 10 Oct - Two-week solo show by artist Mike Bernard, Marine House at Beer, Marine House, Beer. DAVID COOKE - SOLO SHOW "CERAMIC WILDLIFE" Until 10 Oct - Ceramic Wildlife by David Cooke, Marine House at Beer, Steam Gallery, Beer. BEST OF THREE Until 11 Oct - Neil Canning, Colin Moore and Fred Eve's paintings, The Marle Gallery, Victoria Place, Axminster.
Charlie O'Sullivan - 'Beyond The Terminus of Memory' (Detail) - Marine House in Beer
RADIANCE: PAINTERS OF LIGHT: EXHIBITION Until 12 Oct - Painters of light: Luke Elwes, Alex Lowery, Boo Mallinson and Alfred Stockham, Sladers Yard, West Bay Road, Bridport, 10.00am.
EXETER CONTEMPORARY OPEN 2014 Until 01 Nov - Presenting work from some of the most exciting emerging & established artists, Exeter Phoenix, Brandninch Place, Exeter.
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Exhibitions Suchi Chidambaram Until 4 Oct Mixed exhibition. Plus gallery artists.
BESIDE BEYOND 04 Oct to 08 Nov - Mary Sumner and Jane Human. New work, Hybrid, 51 High Street, Honiton. OPEN STUDIO 05 Oct - A showcase of art & jewellery by Blackdown Hills artists Tammy & Mark Betson, T&M Arts and Crafts, Acre Ridge Cottage, Cullompton.
DETACHED AND TIMELESS Until 02 Nov - Contemporary artists inspired by nature and spirit of place, Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter, 10.00am.
Light and Dark 11 Oct to 08 Nov A fascinating exhibition focusing on artists interested in light and dark. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am-4pm
DEVON OPEN STUDIOS EXHIBITION Until 25 Oct - Premiere of five emerging artists - winners of Devon Open Studios bursaries, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Honiton, 10.00am.
URSULA PRATT 03 Oct to 11 Oct - Ursula Pratt's East Devon Artists' charity art exhibition in Hatton Wood room, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am.
Elisa McLeod - 'Rosen Cliff I' - Artwave West
Doug Hyde - 'My World II' - Surridge Gallery
TheMarleGallery contemporary fine art & ceramics
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Sun 2.00 - 4.30
www.brookgallery.co.uk
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Best of Three
Until 11 Oct - Limited edition prints from Neil Canning (courtesy Advanced Graphics London) and Colin Moore, alongside Fred Eve’s paintings.
Dual Perspectives
18 Oct to 15 Nov - Mairi Stewart and Helen Knaggs exhibit their paintings. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Victoria Place, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NQ art@themarlegallery.co.uk 01297 639970 www.themarlegallery.co.uk
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Beside|Beyond - 04 Oct to 08 Nov
Wood Engraving Developing the medium 18 Oct to 16 Nov - Featuring Anne Desmet RA and works from Edwina Ellis, Peter Lawrence, Peter Smith and Roy Willingham.
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Mary Sumner and Jane Human. Paintings inspired by the natural world both the tended and the wild. Ceramic plant sculptures by Linda Bristow. In Galleries 1 & 3.
Richard Adams - 12 Oct
At Combe House, Gittisham, Devon. Please note that the gallery will be closed 10-20 October.
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Devon Open Studios
Until 25 Oct - Bursary winners exhibition plus exhibition highlighting Devon Open Studios participants.
Present Makers 2014
08 Nov to 20 Dec - Annual selling exhibition of contemporary craft by leading South West designer makers. www.thelmahulbert.com
Jane Human 'Fossil Beach' Hybrid
ARTISTS OF THE DEVONSHIRE ASSOCIATION 10 Oct to 26 Oct - Exhibition by 25 well-known Devon artists, Devonshire Assocation, gloss-Art Exeter, Exeter. NEW PAINTINGS BY MARTIN PROCTER 11 Oct - New paintings by Martin Procter, Marine House at Beer, Fore Street, Beer. LIGHT AND DARK 11 Oct to 08 Nov - A fascinating exhibition focusing on artists interested in light and dark, Artwave West, Morecombelake, 10.00am.
WHAT DO YOU COLLECT? WAR CABINET 14 Oct to 31 Dec - Weapons, trench maps, nursing kits and diaries from the Great War, Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter.
AMANDA POPHAM SOLO SHOW 01 Nov to 13 Nov - Two-week solo exhibition of new work by Amanda Popham, Marine House at Beer, Steam Gallery, Beer.
THREE IN ONE 15 Oct to 29 Oct - An exhibition of paintings, textiles and photographs by 3 local artists, Town Mill Arts Guild, Malthouse Gallery, Lyme Regis.
PRESENT MAKERS 2014 08 Nov to 20 Dec - Annual selling exhibition of the finest work by South West designer makers, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Honiton, 10.00am.
WOOD ENGRAVING DEVELOPING THE MEDIUM 18 Oct to 16 Nov - Featuring Work by Anne Desmet RA, Brook Gallery, Foreshore House, Budleigh Salterton.
WONDERLAND 15 Nov to 20 Dec - Gallery Artists, Hybrid, 51 High Street, Honiton.
Catherine Osbond - 'Red Umbrella, Braving the Waves' - East Devon Art
INSPIRATIONAL ABSTRACT ART BY AMANDA CLARK 13 Oct to 08 Nov - Sacred water and ash are mixed with paint and applied with a palate knife, Axminster Arts Cafe, The Axminster Arts Cafe, Axminster, 9.00am.
AUTUMN EXHIBITION 25 Oct to 02 Nov - Art Exhibition featuring works by several West Country artists, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am. CHARLIE O'SULLIVAN SOLO SHOW 01 Nov to 13 Nov - A two-week solo exhibition of new work by Charlie O'Sullivan, Marine House at Beer, Marine House, Beer.
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A warm welcome to the gallery
HITCHENS, LOVELL, THURSBY - 50 YEARS ON 19 Oct to 09 Nov - John Hitchens, Margaret Lovell and Peter Thursby, The Art Room, 8A The Strand, Topsham. THROUGH THE LIFE OF PHILIP SUTTON RA 19 Oct to 30 Nov - A celebration and selection of the life's work of Philip Sutton RA, Sladers Yard, West Bay Road, Bridport, 10.00am.
© Falmouth Art Gallery - 'The Lady of Shalott JW Waterhouse' - Royal Albert Memorial Museum
We are delighted to invite you to join us in our Exeter gallery on Thursday 9th October where Doug Hyde will be available to discuss the inspiration behind his long awaited new collection. Please contact the gallery for further details. 11-15 Bedford Street, Princesshay, Exeter EX1 1GG Michael Stride - Malthouse Gallery
ART & SOUL: VICTORIANS AND THE GOTHIC 22 Nov to 01 Feb - A rare opportunity to see works by some of the greatest 19th century artists, Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter, 10.00am. CHRISTY KEENEY 23 Nov to 14 Dec - Christy Keeney ceramic sculpture, The Art Room, 8A The Strand, Topsham, 11.00am.
Old Bell House, Victoria Place, Axminster EX13 5NQ Open 10-4; Tues-Sat
Apple Tree Galleries A Variety of Local Artisans on Show A treasure trove of over 70 talented local artists and crafters exhibiting a wide variety of styles and media offering something for every taste. Our comfortable Coffee Lounge provides locally sourced drinks and cake. 01297 598011 www.appletreegalleries.co.uk
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S LADERS Y ARD Contemporary British Art, Furniture & Craft. Licensed Café. gallery@sladersyard.co.uk
Old Fore Street, Sidmouth EX10 8LS info@eastdevonart.co.uk 01395 516284
Charlie O’Sullivan - 01 to 14 Nov Solo show of 30 new paintings by acclaimed South West artist Charlie O’Sullivan. Full colour catalogue and private view invite for 01 Nov from 11.00am. View on web www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk 01297 625257
Amanda Popham - 01 to 14 Nov Much anticipated Annual Solo show of 60 new pottery works. Don’t miss the private view from 11.00am on 01 Nov. View on web www.steamgallery.co.uk 01297 625144
Autumn Exhibition - 25 Oct to 02 Nov Exhibition of paintings by Catherine Osbond, Neil Hampson, George Hutchinson and other West Country artists. Landscapes, seascapes, figure works and semi-abstract works. Exhibition also open at weekends (Nov). Art tuition available throughout the year. A selection of work may be viewed on-line at www.eastdevonart.co.uk www.facebook.com/eda.academy Open every day 11am-5pm & every weekend.
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RADIANCE
Until 12 October Luke Elwes, Alex Lowery, Boo Mallinson, Afred Stockham ARCA RWA Through the life of
PHILIP SUTTON RA From 18 October
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Forthcoming Exhibitions
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Oct & Nov 2014
Contemporary Fine Art Victoria Place, Axminster EX13 5NQ
01297 639970
art@themarlegallery.co.uk www.themarlegallery.co.uk Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm
`Best of Threeʼ Until 11 October
Devon Open Studios - Guy Martin
Neil Canning
Original limited edition prints Image ‘Fusion V’ Courtesy Advanced Graphics London
Fred Eve Paintings
Image ‘From where I am standing’
Colin Moore
Original limited edition prints Image ‘Burnham Overy Staithe’
`Dual Perspectivesʼ 18 October - 15 November
Mairi Stewart
Vibrant Still Life Paintings
Image ‘Tea with the Birds’
Looking for Artists The exhibition space at the Axminster Arts Café in the Old Courthouse, Church Street used to be booked up for many months ahead; but not any more. Axminster Arts have availability in October, November and December and would be very pleased to hear from anybody who would like to hold a solo or shared exhibition during one of these months. Membership of Axminster Arts costs £15 per annum and there are no hanging or commission charges. Please contact jennyfells@btinternet.com for more details and an application pack.
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Charlie O’Sullivan - ‘As Evening Blues Draw Closer’ - 40x40cms - Mixed Media on Wood
Charlie O’Sullivan - ‘Beyond The Terminus of Memory’ - 100x100cms - Mixed Media on Canvas (detail)
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‘Beyond the terminus of memory’ A major solo show at Marine House Saturday 1 November to Friday 14 November Charlie O’Sullivan is firmly established as one of Britain’s leading contemporary artists with an international following. This show of 30 new works simply reinforces the evolution of her style and the depth of her imagination. The title she has chosen is “Beyond the Terminus of Memory”. “In his 1949 book, Beyond the Terminus of Stars,
the East End poet Hugo Manning asks, ‘In the oceans wastes, is the albatross alone happy?’ For him, I believe the answer lay between rumour and reality, truth and fiction, that place best occupied by storytelling. The point where memory overlaps with imagination forms an inspirational and creative frontier. This is the departure point for the body of over thirty
Charlie O’Sullivan - ‘Apples and Afterthoughts’ - 76x76cms - Mixed Media on wood
new works I have painted for this show. “Beyond the Terminus of Memory”, inspired by Manning’s title, seemed to fit what this group of paintings tries to achieve. My painting continues to explore new ways of working and new materials. My visual interpretation of the narrative or story line is the fundamental underpinning to my compositions.”
Amanda Popham
Amanda Popham ‘Mummers’ 47cm
Her annual solo show at Steam Gallery with over 60 new works Saturday 1 November to Friday 14 November Steam Gallery’s event of the year the greatly anticipated solo show by Amanda Popham. She remains endlessly inventive and this show can only serve to enhance her reputation as one of the world’s great sculptural potters. Get in early to avoid disappointment!
Amanda Popham ‘Fish Swim’ 33cm (nose to tail)
The works are available for sale now. Please contact the galleries for colour catalogues. info@steamgallery.co.uk and info@marinehouseatbeer.co.uk
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Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery Queen St, Exeter EX4 3RX
Pomona, William Morris, EC Burne-Jones and JH Dearle (designers) Tapestry panel, about 1900 Š Victoria and Albert Museum, London
22 November to 12 April 2015
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ANNE DESMET RA: St Paul's series: Dawn (detail)
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Painting at Topsham
The Lighter Side
Well-known Devon artist Ray Balkwill shares his joys of painting in the ‘great outdoors.’
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eat, wind, rain, snow ‒ ah, the joys of painting in the ‘great outdoors’ - one never knows quite what Mother Nature has in store for the dedicated artist. For well over two decades now I have been a strong advocate of painting en plein air, my main objective being to capture the mood and ‘spirit’ of a place. In that time I have also tutored scores of painting holidays both in the UK, as well as abroad. This has not only provided me with some truly memorable painting experiences, but also some amusing stories. But before I recount some of these, there are a couple of misconceptions about painting that need to be clarified. The fi rst misconception is that painting is easy. It’s not just a case of ‘mixing the right colour and putting it in the right place’ as one friend insists. Even Degas said that ‘painting is easy when you don’t know how, but difficult when you do’. Being faced with a blank sheet of paper, or canvas is intimidating, but the trick is to nonchalantly sidle up to it and catch it unawares - and then knock it for six! The second misconception is that
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painting is relaxing. Absorbing yes, but by its very nature, I fi nd it about as relaxing as bathing a cat! The plein air painter is faced with many challenges, but it is the vagaries of the weather that cause the most problems. Besides bat t l i ng t he physic a l elements themselves, the extremes of temperature can be a real issue in t he pa i nt i ng proce s s too, particularly when working in watercolour. In the heat of summer the washes dry too fast and then in the winter months, f r u s t r a t i n g l y s l o w l y. Although rain is a nuisance, I fi nd that wind is the main protagonist. Sometimes it is necessary to sacrifice a good viewpoint to put your back to the wind, or to fi nd shelter from it. But one rule worth remembering is to never turn your back on your painting. Once a student made that mistake and turned his back on his completed The
pastel. A gust of wind lifted it off the easel and planted it squarely on his back leaving an almost perfect reproduction on his black jumper. He saw the funny side, but I don’t think he appreciated my quip of ‘you can buy one and get one free!’
Painting on Dartmoor Then there was the time I was painting with a group at Pin Mill, on the River Orwell. The day started well enough in bright sunshine painting a beautiful Thames Barge,
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until that is, the wind began to pick up. Then I caught sight of the blackest cloud I have ever seen fast approaching. Next came the spits of rain and before I knew it I was on my own, with my students having already made a hasty retreat to the ‘Butt and Oyster’. In the blink of an eye, day had turned to night and there followed a torrential downpour. As the pub was some distance away I grabbed my painting and pastels and made a dash for the nearest cover available, which happened to be a sailing yacht on the hard. I huddled under the keel of the boat the best I could, but it was no sanctuary, as the rain simply ran down the side of the hull and on down the back of my neck. The scene before me looked like some artists battlefield, one of scattered and upturned stools and easels. The sight of an expensive sun umbrella torn to shreds and being blown along the foreshore like tumbleweed will stay with me forever.
Painters often find themselves off the beaten track in search of subjects, so it is little wonder that animals feature in my untoward events list. I once found myself surrounded by a herd of inquisitive bullocks in the water meadows at Dedham. I have to say it was quite a frightening experience, as they would not move despite my frantic shouting and arm waving. It reminded me of a quote by the painter Patrick Larking when he said ‘that he was not at his best as a painter with a cow licking the back of his neck!’ The most memorable time was when I led a painting course on the South Cornwall coast. Here I took a group to the middle of an open field to sketch picturesque Talland Bay. But typically, just as we settled down the heavens opened and with no nearby shelter at hand we decided to sit it out, getting thoroughly soaked in the process. When the rain abated we resumed our sketching only this time to be interrupted by a number of inquisitive horses. They not only prodded us with wet noses, but also insisted on rooting around in our bags. One of the painters even had her watercolour sketch licked by one of the horses. We had to laugh when we overheard her say: ‘Yes, I think it’s improved it!’ I love animals though, particularly dogs, but the problem is that they love me too. If they’re not ‘leaving their mark’ on my art bag, then it’s usually a ‘good shake’ near me after a swim. But the funniest story was on a recent painting course I led in Ireland. My group of painters and I arrived at the pretty harbour of Kinvara. As I began to paint, the group’s attention was diverted to a cat, which appeared on the scene, followed shortly by a boxer dog. We watched as they both settled in front of us a short distance apart. The cat began ‘hissing’ a warning and then the dog would growl back and so it went on with neither budging their ground. I had the distinct feeling that the students found the drama far more interesting than my demonstration. Although distracting, I was pleased that no fight ensued and later found out that they were both local characters and this happened to be a regular occurrence. People, as well as animals, a r e a l s o d r aw n to painters. When someone compliments my work it can be encouraging, but interruptions can also be a very disruptive factor too. Painting involves concentration and I am often so absorbed that I am unaware of anything else, even onlookers. If
Sheltering from the rain, Gweek
Evening Sail on the Exe, Exmouth interrupted I am never rude, but in my experience it is best to discourage conversation in the fi rst place. In anticipation, I sometimes place a brush between my teeth, so that I am not able to reply easily. Another good idea is to lay an upturned hat on the ground next to the easel with a few coins in it. This usually creates a wide berth and works every time! But my experience painting on the high rugged cliffs in North Cornwall has to be the strangest. It is a very remote and peaceful place and I remember looking up from my painting and seeing a figure wending his way along the coastal footpath some distance away. Before long he was stood behind me and before I could get my hat down, he asked
Ray at Cadgwith
if he could show me something, to which I cautiously agreed. Then from a carrier bag he brought out half a dozen small-framed paintings that he had done and asked if I would comment on them. I have done many critiques in my time, but never one in this situation. He went on to tell me that he lived further down the coast and had spotted me through his binoculars and thought it too good an opportunity to miss. I duly obliged of course, as I felt anyone prepared to walk a couple of miles carrying their paintings over difficult terrain deserved encouragement. Estuaries and harbours are some of my favourite subjects to paint and although I dislike being in boats, I love painting them. Because of the ever-changing tides it can also be a challenging subject. Painting boats at low tide is far easier though as they don’t move around, or disappear altogether on fishing trips - something that happens all too frequently. One can still be caught out though, as I discovered when I was painting in Newquay Harbour. Because it was high tide I chose to paint the only fi shing boat moored on what little sand that was left in the harbour. The painting was going well until I saw a crane come trundling along the quayside. It came to a halt above the boat I had chosen to paint and subsequently began lifting it out onto the quay. It’s always good for a painter to have a ‘kick in the tail’ now and again! Low tide can be
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just as problematic, particularly with fishermen parking their vans by their boats. Of the hundreds of boats in a harbour why it always has to be the one I’ve chosen as the focal point in my painting beats logic! However, my worse experience was encountered on a recent painting trip to Brittany, in the charming fi shing port of Erquy. It was low water so I positioned myself on a slipway below the harbour wall. It was idyllically quiet; the weather was good and the scene before me perfect. I should have known it was too good to last. For in the distance I heard what could only be described as a noise like rumbling thunder. As it got louder I turned to see not one, but six, that’s right six, JCB diggers trundling down the slipway followed by an army of workmen in high-vis jackets. Needless to say I made one very hasty retreat to let them pass. The scene was quite surreal and within minutes the beach was transformed from an idyllic harbour scene to one of a noisy industrial site, as the diggers began digging anchor chains from the sands. Just when I thought it could not get any worse, they began the task of cutting these with metal cutters. I can’t remember who said: ‘Art could be ever so funny if it wasn’t such a serious business,’ but it’s certainly true. Ray Balkwill’s new book ‘Travelling Light’ and art instruction DVD ‘Capturing Coastal Moods’ will be launched alongside an exhibition of recent paintings in his Studio Gallery, Thistledown, Marley Road, Exmouth. This runs from 17th ‒ 20th October. 10am ‒ 5pm. For further details visit: www.raybalkwill.co.uk Ray will also be giving an illustrated talk ‘An Artist’s View’ in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter on 26th November. Tickets and further details tel: RAMM on 01392 265858. Don’t miss Art Exhib’s on the HUB!
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Dan Bolt
Dan was born in south Devon and for the past 25 years has been diving and snorkelling the coastline both for pleasure and as a source of endless opportunity for his hobby as an amateur underwater photographer
He is pictured above looking at a pair of ‘Polycera quadrilineata’ on sea grass
Kayak diving below the cliffs of High Peak, Sidmouth
'Coryphella browni'
Nudibranchs
of the East Devon Coast by Diver and Underwater Photographer Dan Bolt
East Devon is understandably famous for the fabulous walking afforded by the South West Coast Path. Visitors and locals alike will appreciate the stunning views from the many beaches, coves and high cliff-tops looking outward into the ever-changing sea. But in other circles that same sea water is famous for its diversity and wealth of marine life; not just the richness of the fishing grounds but for the superb scuba diving on offer directly from the coastline or further off-shore from boats. Amongst the many hundreds of scuba divers who enjoy the warm waters of Lyme Bay, there are a small band of enthusiasts who have discovered the joy, and frustrations, of searching for the seemingly endless varieties of nudibranchs. Pronounced ‘Noo-dee-brank’ (which actually means ‘Naked Gills’ because their lungs are exposed and have no protection), these small marine creatures are a family of mollusc who have completely lost their external shell and for obvious reasons, are collectively known as Sea Slugs. Nudibranchs can be found the world over as well as throughout the whole of the UK, but the variety of marine habitats available in the waters
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off East Devon make this area a rich hunting ground for many common a n d n o t- s o - co m m o n species. For every habitat niche there are a sub-family of slugs who thrive on those specific conditions; for example shallow reefs with lots of seaweeds, such as kelp, attract large numbers of Polycera quadrilineata, and deeper reefs further off shore that play host to slow-growing and nationally important Pink Sea Fan, upon which the effectively camouflaged nudibranch Tritonia nilsodhneri exclusively lives. East Devon’s waters hold a mix of cold-water species more commonly found in Scotland as well as southerly, warm water species often seen in the Mediterranean sea. As an example of the sheer numbers of individuals out there, there are over 60 species of nudibranch to be found just off the shoreline around the south west The
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‘Polycera pharoensis’
as a whole. But more locally, on the reef off Budleigh Salterton’s promenade, it is possible to see a dozen different species in one dive and the shallow weed-covered rocks off Sidmouth and Beer are the perfect habitat for many different members of this diverse family. Ranging in size from a few millimetres to almost 30cm, all species of nudibranch are hermaphrodites and as such carry both male and female reproductive organs. When two individuals meet to mate, often both slugs will go on to be fertilized and lay pretty spirals or ribbons of many thousand of eggs. This is the start of an annual cycle as the vast majority of species live for less than 12 months. Many time their hatching for Spring when the warmer waters induce an explosion in numbers timed perfectly to coincide with their favourite food becoming more widely available. For divers who enjoy spotting the many forms, shapes and colours of nudibranchs, the best way to see them is to know what they eat. It is often easier to find their favoured food that the actual slug itself. A great example of this is Coryphella browni who munch their way through thousands of Hydroids (a form of colonial animal which favours sites with large tidal flows) in the early summer. Colonies of Hydroids are quite large (football sized or
'Eubranchus farrani'
larger) and easily found, then all the diver has to do is get close and search for the slug amongst the colony. The food a nudibranch consumes can also dictate their colouration and method of defence against would-be predators. Being a slow-moving, soft-bodied slug means they are a likely target for fish and crabs to seemingly pick off at leisure but his has lead to two major forms of defence. Nudibranchs like Eubranchus pallidus will rely either on superb camouflage or mimicry to hide from would-be attackers, while others will warn predators off with bright patterns and colouration backed-up by toxins and poisons. Those slugs such as Coryphella lineata, who feed on anemones which have stinging cells can actually recycle those cells to the tips of their bodies. So if a fish took a nibble they would be left with a nasty sensation in the mouth while the slug gets to live for another day. The good news is that you don’t have to be a trained diver to see these stunning little critters as some species can be found lurking in rock pools at low tide... if you are lucky! So the next time you are walking the beaches of East Devon it might be worth your while to take some time and peer through the water Continued overleaf...
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'Eubranchus farrani' different colour morphs from across East Devon
(polarising sun-glasses help a great deal to see through the surface glare) and you may very well spot a mottled-yellow Sea Lemon (Archidoris pseudoargus, a relatively large slug at up to 6cm long) laying its delicate ribbon of eggs. The amazing thing about this family of animals is that even in the 21st century, marine biologists are still discovering new sub-species and redefining the accepted ranges of traditionally northern, or southern species of nudibranch. With the addition of DNA testing in the past few years the whole nudibranch world is beginning to be re-invigorated as a new perspective on
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'Eubranchus farrani'
the lives of these enigmatic little creatures is being unmasked. Learning to identify the less obvious families within this group of animals can be a tricky task, and sometimes the differences can only be ascertained with the use of a magnifying glass - not that simple whilst scuba diving! And to add to the frustrations of would-be nudibranch spotters is what is known as a ‘colour morph’. This is when individuals from a single species can adopt wildly differing colourations and patterning. Take Eubranchus farrani as an example. This slug can be completely white,
white with yellow tips (and with or without coloured spots), completely orange, or black with yellow tips. Confusing? Most certainly! But there-in lies the attraction of these diminutive creatures to a great number of divers and marine biologists. There is a seemingly endless variety of nudibranch out there in our rich waters, and the knowledge that there are undiscovered or rare sightings still to be had drives many on to a never-ending search. Dan Bolt
'Tritonia nilsodhneri'
'Coryphella browni'
'Tritonia nilsodhneri'
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f you were asked what would typify a beautiful, quiet summer evening’s entertainment in England, you would only have one answer... an evening of cricket in a sleepy village in “England’s green and pleasant land”. Right answer. We can all picture it in our minds; well I thought I could until I spent tonight at our new local cricket ground which has been carefully prepared in our new neighbour’s field. The last word does need to be taken seriously... yes a 10 acre field, which until 3 weeks ago definitely had sheep grazing on it. Our neighbour is passionate about cricket and has, apparently, always dreamt of having a cricket pitch on his ground. His dream has come true. For the last few weeks they have been rolling, mowing, raking, strimming, scarifying, day in and day out. At last they were ready and the first match was declared – The 6 Bells Pub versus our neighbours own team.
The home team comprised an interesting assortment of multinational, multi aged, multi ability players. That’s being kind ! As for the cricket attire – perfect, all in white with the compulsory sleeveless jumper, with coloured V and matching band. So, so English.
The final score, as the light soon faded was a resounding win for the home team. Celebrations all around. The Pub team put up a good fight and their “player of the match” was awarded to their only female player who bowled underarm, with real style and speed, and managed to bowl out the oppositions highly rated No. 4 batsman. Joking apart, the evening was everything I hoped for. A beautiful setting, a good game of cricket played in the spirit it should be and the opportunity to meet our new neighbours and say thank you. Yet another true asset for our buoyant village – our own cricket pitch. Long live England and its unique traditions. - JANET EAST
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The pub team – all fired up and set to conquer, turned up in various states of attire, but unfortunately, the 12th man didn’t exist !. The umpire – he wasn’t the normal type with long white coat and hat – he appeared to smoke throughout the entire proceedings, but I later learnt it was an electronic fag – never seen that on telly before. 20 overs, maximum 25 runs per player and everyone to bowl 2 overs . The stage was set. Perfect... well nearly. Our pub team fielded first and due to the inability of some players to bowl well, the opposition were soon hitting 4s – they were fine. The trouble soon came when the odd 6 was hit to the southern boundary. The first one went into the River Tale which bordered the field housing the new cricket pitch. Seemed such a tranquil setting. Not for the poor fielders who soon found themselves being handed a fishing net by the spectators, to fish the ball out of the river. That, in hindsight, was not a real issue. Hitting a 6 to the northern boundary was a completely different “ball game”. Necessary fishing net was yet again offered, but this time to fish it out of the slurry pit – no joke. The reason for the buckets of water set randomly along the fence soon became very clear. To wash the said ball off before being thrown back to the bowler. Do not jest though, as the match was being taken seriously by all concerned. A small marquee had been erected with an honesty bar, soon to be laden with the most delicious refreshments kindly provided by Libby and her team of helpers.
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Fish & Chips in the Yard When I was in Plymouth, I checked out Jolly Jacks, just across the water from the Royal William Yard. The seasonal dishes are a delight as is the fish and chips, the plate was hardly big enough to contain the fish!
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The Restaurant Inspector Visits: at Lyme Regis
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Superb food and fantastic value
Lovely views from the restaurant
Lyme's a great place to visit at any time really, even on a wet windy day you can enjoy the waves crashing across the Cobb. Actually, one of my favourite drives is along the coast road from Sidmouth to Lyme, the views of the bay on the approach being truly inspirational. If you enjoy great views whilst dining, then By The Bay has it all, situated in an elevated position, with the harbour and open sea, and
sea, bobbing boats, and the Cobb. When you enter the restaurant, the first thing you notice is just how cheerful, welcoming and happy a place it is, all staff smile effortlessly. One of my major gripes about restaurants, is that many never give any consideration to how comfortable the chairs are - I know this is deviating a bit, but it's amazing how even some of the best restaurants have really uncomfortable chairs. Needless
This was excellent, the salad being well dressed, the crab meat and prawns succulent. The other starter we tasted was the Grilled Field Mushroom which was topped with Dorset Blue Vinny cheese and served with a dressed salad and pine nuts. Again, top marks here, all excellently prepared and tasty. Onto the main dishes, we sampled the Seafood Platter (you can ask for smaller portions which we had). Equally, this was all excellent, as Star of the Show
Flaming Creme BrulĂŠe
Delicious By the Bay Crab Stack with crostini and dressed salad leaves indeed the crescent of Lyme Bay visible out of the windows or from the balcony, it's a great spot to relax and dine - this really contributes to your enjoyment of the meal as I always maintain, dining out is not just about the food, it's the whole experience that adds to your enjoyment. Turning up at about 8pm, the sun had gone down and I have to confess although I'd walked past By The Bay many times in the daytime, I'd never really noticed what a great location it's positioned in or indeed what a cheerful place it is. If you like people watching, then you can just sit and watch the world go by amongst a beautiful backdrop of
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Great ambiance - fun, cheerful and relaxed dining
Seafood Platter, scampi, squid, whitebait, king prawns with mayo & chilli dip and salad leaves to say, no such problem here, their rather modern looking Italian chairs were excellent.
For starters, we opted for the Crab Stack, which was crab meat mixed with paprika mayonnaise, layered with prawns and served with crostini and dressed salad.
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Moules Frites - really excellent! was the smaller portion we tasted of Moules Frites - By The Bay's portions are really generous, so be careful. For pudding, I had the Creme BrulĂŠe which appeared flaming, and accompanied with fresh strawberries and blueberries. To follow we had cappuccinos - their coffee's really good by the way and their prices are all very reasonable. We had a great night out, the excellent food, views, ambiance, friendly staff, unstuffy atmosphere, fantastic setting (and really comfortable seating!), all add up make By The Bay a great restaurant. You can even take your dog. I'd say it's a definite 'must visit'. Editor
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The Undercliff
Ted Gosling shares some historical notes on the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs - established by Nature Conservancy as a National Category Nature Reserve in April 1955
Ted Gosling West Country Author and Devon Historian Curator of Seaton Museum, Ted continues to preserve and document our valuable Devonshire history, having written over 40+ books to date. Ted's a sprightly octogenarian with encyclopedic local history knowledge. A great fellow all round and an asset to our community - Editor The Dowlands Landslip, 1839-40 looking east
The Changing Scene
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Land slipping was first recorded in the Lyme Regis area in the 16th century, but it has probably been going on for thousands of years.
Grazing of sheep, goats and pigs in the Undercliffs was important until early this century. The grazing dues were high probably because of the long season. Most of the tree cover has developed du r i ng t he la st 50 years. There was human habitation until the 1950s.
1689 - ‘Great convulsions’ to the west of Lyme. 1724 - A slip from the summit of Golden Cap. 1765 - A great slip in the Whitlands area.
1840 3 February - A slip of similar magnitude at Whitlands. 1876 - A slip at Pinhay. 1961 - The Humble Green-Charton slips which produced the famous pressure ridge. 1963-4 - A number of significant slips at Lyme, Pinhay-Dowlands. 1969 - Charton Bay, with the loss of the carriage road to Humble Point and Seven Rock Point and along the sea cliffs west of Charton Bay and along to Axmouth.
1788 - A ‘rougemont at Beer, with an uplifted beach’. Land subsided about 200 ft. 1790 - Underhooken. The beech was pushed outwards about 200 yards, the fall was 250 ft and the acreage just over 10. 1790-1800 - A great slip at or near the present (1839) slip at Bindon-Dowlands.
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1985 - Early spring saw a large area of Pinhay Warren-Pinhay Lake slump down some 80-100ft. Slipping has increased at times since then. 186 - Late winter - early spring, slipping gradually at Rousdon, west of Allhallows.
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There had been several cottages below Whitlands, where there is the ruin of the Westcliff Cottage, c1830, known later at Stanley Cottage. This marked the western end of the Whitlands (formerly Clevelands) estate. Here there had been a large orchard and a pheasantry. At Pinhay Warren is the ruin of East Cliff Cottage, at the eastern boundary of the estate. In several places there was the coppicing of hazel for pea sticks, bean poles and hurdles, etc. Names such as Donkey’s Green, Rock Orchard and Pinhay Warren tell us something of the activities and we know that soft fruit was grown and nuts were picked in large quantities. At Dowlands Cliffs is a sheepwash that was fed from a well-spring clean sheep fetched better prices that dirty ones. There was a cart road from Dowlands Farm to the
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cottages below, so transport was easy. In many places are remains of stone walls, forming boundaries or animal pens.
At the eastern end of the Reserve is a large area of bracken, this is Ware Common. Grazing rights still exist there but are no longer practiced. Bracken often encroaches when grazing ceases which, as it is no longer used for animal bedding or burnt for potash for the glass industry, has resulted in its increase becoming a problem through-out the British Isles. Ivy was cut for winter feed and carted up.
The Harman Young family at the Landslip Undercliffs c1902
Industry The early Ordnance Survey Maps (first published 1809) show lime kilns at Bindon Charton and Whitlands, where there were also quarries. Building sandstone was also quarried at Bindon, Rousdon and Axmouth. Names such as ‘Hurdle Green’ i nd icate t hei r t rade a nd hurdles were made at Bindon-
Habitations etc. In the nineteenth century the inhabita nts were listed as woodmen, quarrymen, shepherds and pigherds, but there is little evidence of numbers or of locations of cottages, apart from some above Pinhay Warren and at Whitlands. There appear to have been more in the western half, probably because of the steep ridges and gulleys in the eastern section, especially between Charton and Pinhay. Diligent searching reveals remains of building walls here and there, but only about half a dozen have been found so far. Shepherds Cottages were the most substantial.
Downlands and WhitlandsPinhay Undercliff until well into the present century. Mr Gapper used to make them at Cliff Cottage. A company called Pebbles & Flints ran a pebble picking industry at the Axmouth end at the reserve, which continued until the 1960s.
About 1835, Rock Cottage was built at Downlands, originally built as a pair. At the time of the 1839 slip it was occupied by William Critchard and his wife and children. On Christmas Eve he and his wife were at the Ashen Faggot ceremony at Downlands Farm, Rousdon. They arrived home at around 1 a.m. to find their baby-sitter distressed, as there had been frightening rumbling noises and the house had shaken. They sent her home and went to bed. In the early hours pieces of ceiling fell down with the vibration and plaster came from the walls. William got up and, with difficulty, opened the back door to find rocks and a high bank behind the house, which can bee seen there today,
and that the garden in front had gone down several feet. Mrs Critchard had served meals and refreshments to people walking by. When this happened, their furniture and belongings were taken by horse and cart and they lived up on the estate. However, she did return every spring and summer for several years to continue the catering, although she did not live there. The house therefore fell into disrepair and some years later was pulled down. The material from it was used to build the thatched Cliff Cottage about 200m to the east, which was also a pair of cottages. Later it was occupied by the Gapper family until the 1950s. In the early 1920 the house was converted into one cottage and the chimney stacks were heightened. The garden layout and boundaries can still be seen, as well as the lower parts of the walls. The well was a shallow one, a dug out spring, and was the same that the Critchards had used. There is still some water in it, but no longer a steady flow. Immediately to the west is the Hazel Grove and
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at the bend in the path about half-way through it is a low, flat rock, known as the ‘resting stone’. Just near the western end of the grove, The Avenue starts, and to the right is the path to Badgers Pond, and the way up the cliff is known as The Tunnel. Further west there is a walled enclosure on the seaward side of the path, which was a sheep pen and also a vegetable garden. This was one of four, and Critchards can be seen on the south side of the path at his cottage site. It was reached by the three stone steps at the eastern end. More recent inhabitants were the Home Guard during the Second World War, and two or three German prisoners of war who had escaped from the POW camp which was sited at the Warners Holiday Camp. They holed up for a considerable period, no doubt keeping well out of the way of Dad’s Army, whose whereabouts were easily seen by the coiled barbed-wire fencing and staking at all possible landing and entry points. The army is said to have cleared all the mines, but no certificate was issued. Since then there have been criminals in makeshift tents in the rock clefts, but none has endured there for long. - Ted Gosling
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The Undercliff
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Eastern edge of landslip
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Expect to see ravens, nesting peregrine falcons, screech owls, barn owls, little owls and many smaller birds such as nuthatches, tree creepers, dunnocks, gold finches, black cap to name a few. In terms of plant life, the temperate, humid microclimate supports a multitude of rare species with prolific small mammal and insect life.
The FOOTPATH
Beware, it stretches for about 7 miles and is only accessible at either end. It's not permitted to leave the path along the route due to the dangerous terrain and nature reserve status. Make sure you take provisions! NOTE - as at publication time, a landslip has blocked the path 1.5 miles from Axmouth end, although a diversion is being organised.
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SPECIAL PROJECT
Looking at local businesses excelling in their craft
We speak to Edward Willis Fleming and Polly Woodward at Sidmouth Design
Great pick-me-up zing here, it’s part of the basement garage space that has been repurposed to get the most out of available space
Polly Woodward and Edward Willis Fleming (MD)
Edward’s main role at Sidmouth Design is in providing architectural advice to clients and project managing larger building projects in addition to advising on and supplying fireplaces. Polly is responisble for interior design, soft furnishings and can also advise on smaller building projects. Sidmouth Design can maintain high levels of quality control on all projects and have an excellent reputation in the region. The business has been in existence for the last 25 years. Amanda Merchant - is the Devonshire magazine’s regular Home & Interiors contributor Amanda Merchant studied a ceramics degree at Cardiff, before deciding to focus her career in interior design. She worked as the international showroom designer, visual merchandiser and accessory designer for a London-based fabric house, specialising in linens, paisleys and embroidered accessories. Nowadays, between raising a daughter and further training, she writes and practises her interior design skills in East Devon.
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Throughout his 20s, Edward Willis until a friend asked him for some leads started to pour in. Twenty Fleming practised his design talents input on a development, that Edward years ago, Sidmouth Design opened in property development around the decided that he should be using his up their first showroom in Bradfords, advice and expertise to help others, Sidmouth, and have since expanded to Fulham area of London. He renovated consequently Edward decided to set four properties in this time, whilst also a larger nearby building. It was here setting up and running his antique up Sidmouth Design. He realised that that the company started to specialise bathroom business, aptly named he could offer a service to the public, in fireplaces, where they currently “Sitting Pretty”. A business known for which he had previously only been specialise in the middle to upper range their custom-made wooden of the fireplace market. It loo seats, with hand is only in the last 15-20 It wasn’t until a friend asked him years that there has been painted crests of arms, it was no wonder that this a massive improvement for some input on a development, became a popular place to in the quality of products that Edward decided that he purchase a unique gift for offered in the fireplace should be using his expertise to royalty! Edward ran this world. Wood burning shop for four years until he stoves have become an help and advise others moved to Devon, where he increasingly attractive progressed in his property form of heating homes, enterprising skills, amassing a total providing for himself. It was here especially now that insulation is so of up to 35 developments throughout that a company was formed who could successful at retaining heat within the 1980s. offer it all, from planning, architecture our houses. and building works, through to interior When restoring and extending listed buildings, it is sometimes necessary Once the recession took hold in the design. late 1980s, and it became difficult to use inventive ways to overcome to profit from buying and selling The business started from Edward’s the many problems which can arise. properties, Edward started looking for home, where brochures were They are currently working on the new ways to make a living. It wasn’t distributed around the local area, and conversion of an old piggery, which is The
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Another of Sidmouth Design’s creations, beautiful coordination of colours, patterns and furniture!
Exceptional use of basement space, what was a spacious, drab garage, is now a multi purpose home-living area, whilst retaining car parkings space
situated in a field in Sidbury. The project aims to convert the piggery into a two bed luxury holiday let, with accommodation also being provided for owls, bats, house martins and swallows. The design is such that it will retain the feel and charm of an old agricultural building, with extensions done in vertical oak boarding, to give a sense of a barn-like structure. The intention is to make the residents of the building aware of the historic interest of it, and in its location in the middle of a meadow, making it feel very close to nature. Another member of this team is Interior designer, Polly Woodward, who
joined Sidmouth Design 4 years ago. After working for Interiors of Exeter and Spring Home in Topsham, Polly went on to set up her own business called Polly Woodward Interiors in 2004. With an incredible eye for detail and design, Polly works closely with her clients to transform their interiors.
picking out a coral colour from two John Sankey chairs chosen for the dining room, then running it through other parts of the house. Her client loved warm and bright colours, with texture, which enabled Polly to pick out some really interesting and fun fabrics to work with.
Polly has just completed a project for a house in Sidmouth which has significant historical interest. Even though the house itself has retained its character, the interior was in need of an update from the 1980s. Polly worked closely with the client to produce each scheme,
Another client in Exeter needed some help with her study. The room needed to primarily have her two daughters in mind, who both needed a desk each, and lots more storage. Polly worked again with her client very closely, and designed floor-to-ceiling book cases, which their
carpenter produced to spec. A large Roman blind in a beautiful Sanderson fabric with peacock feathers, also took centre stage in the study. It is a relief to know that if any aspect of refurbishment is proving difficult, there are local companies in Devon who can help to deliver your dream. With more and more residents re-locating from London and other major cities, it can be somewhat of a shock sometimes to realise that we too can offer the design advice, products and craftsmanship that any other major city in the world has to offer.
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But here’s the thing... proceedings that ‘some aspect of her body’ had revolted him. She wrote to her father: “He alleged various reasons, hatred to children, religious motives, a desire to preserve my beauty, and, finally this last year he told me his true reason... that he had imagined women were quite different to what he saw I was, and that the reason he did not make me his Wife was because he was disgusted with my person the first evening.” Five years later poor Effie married Ruskin’s protégé, painter John Everett Millais (most famously he painted The Boyhood of Raleigh at Budleigh) who clearly found nothing about Effie to revolt him and together they had eight children. Emma Thompson, who also appears in the Emma Thomson and Dakota Fanning in Emma Gray (Image courtesy The Playlist )
Not tonight, Euphemia
old Budleigh Salterton, alas, fails to make the frame.
NEXT MONTH (November) sees the release
Budleigh Salterton was a favourite stomping
of a new film called Effie Gray. It stars Emma
ground of Effie and her second husband, one
Thomson, with Dakota Fanning in the title
of the most famous of the pre-Raphaelite
role and, we had hoped, would have been set,
painters, John Everett Millais.
in part at least, in Budleigh Salterton, The film centres on her doomed first marriage For Effie Gray may be better identified as
film as Lady Eastlake, also wrote the script, which is set in Venice and London but dear
to art critic John Ruskin, in the 1840s, a
Euphemia Chalmers Millais, Lady Millais
marriage that was never consummated. She
née Gray, aka Effie Gray, Effie Ruskin or
was 19, he 29 and revealed during the divorce
Effie Millais (1828 – 23 December 1897) and
Effie and John Millais with two of their eight children, Little Effie and Mary, photographed by Lewis Carroll
before the last Sunday before Advent, which
Devon braced for ‘Stir-up Sunday’
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Christmas puddings will be eaten across Devon this year. The vast majority shop-
WI to the rescue!
bought but about 5% - and that’s 10,731 - homemade and a home made pudding needs a LOT of stirring.
Google “Devon recipe Christmas Pudding” and up comes a recipe from Angela Horlock of the Devon Federation of Women’s Institutes,
It’s why ‘Stir-up Sunday’ was invented and why generations of Devon mothers have told
for (believe it or not) a home-made, micro-
their offspring that if they stir they may
waved Christmas pud that is mixed, zapped
make a wish - a practice that is believed to
and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes.
have been started in this country by Prince Albert. It possibly explains why Victorians
That’s even less time than it takes to get down
went in for such large families. Victoria and
to your local Kwiki-Mart and back. Could this
Albert had nine offspring.
be the beginning of the end of civilisation as we know it or is the WI onto a winner here?
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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER John Capon is Managing Director of well known local home improvement company Otter Windows, based in Honiton. Originally from Exeter, John moved to the Honiton area in 1994 when he married his wife, Deborah. He was educated at Hele’s School For Boys and went onto further education at Exeter College. John has had 20 years experience in the PVCu home improvement industry and started Otter Windows nearly seven years ago. Otter Windows have recently expanded their showroom with the installation of the very latest products including the amazing Pilkington “Activ” self cleaning, heat reflective conservatory roof glass.
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Devonshire Dialect
BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS
Hello my boodies ‘n owe be knackin’ vore? Time again to have a look at some words in the Dialect Alphabet:
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ABROAD - (Broken to pieces) “Look at ‘th ole cloam pot, ‘ee’ve scat ‘n abroad.
BATCHELORS BUTTONS - (Old name for the Burdock Plant).
AIMZES, AMEZES (Hames) “Zort out thikky Aimzes will ‘ee, they’m lookin’ a bit Raimid (Stretched)
BISSLY,BISSLE,BISSLY - (Beastly, Dirty) “Get rid ‘o ‘th Bissly ole thing will ‘ee?”
ANSTEEVE (Handle of a flail) “This yer Ansteeve be proper ‘Ramshackled” (Rickety)
BLADDERS - (Blisters) Jan Stewer in one of his famous books wrote that he had “Bladders on both veet ‘n was pummel vooted ver a vortnight”.
A-VEERED (Afraid) “Look at ‘th ole great gawk, ‘ee be a-veered ‘o a little ole appledrane” AXWADDLER - Ash Peddler - Someone who collected wood or peat ash to be used in the manufacture of soap. ACE, ISS, EES, AYS - (yes) “Oh ays, it do zute uz to zay uz be or else uz baint” APPLEDRANE (Wasp) “Will ‘ee mop up thikky trade, else twill draw ‘th ole appledrane’s to ‘ee” APSE (Hasp, Fasten) “Why dawnt ‘ee apse thikky door ‘n a proper manner, yer gurt mump-aid” ANKERCHER (Handkerchief)
BRIMMLES, BRIMBLES - (Brambles) “You watch yer ‘ands buye, they ole Brimbles ‘o scratch ‘ee ‘t bits”. BROKEN MOUTHED - (Without Teeth) “This yer oss be master Broken Mouthed”
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BLIDDY WARRIORS - This is a very old Devon name for Wall Flowers, it is said that it is called this because they resemble lines of warriors in bright tunics! BAINT - “Uz Baint” (We are not) “Baint right (It is not right) BRANDY BOTTLE - (Yellow Water Lilly) BILLERS - (Hollow stems of plants such as Cow Parsley)
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Cheers me boodies ‘n uz’ l zee ‘e e dreckly John Germon Letter equivalents s = z (e.g. summer - zummer) f = v (e.g. farmer - varmer) o = sometimes changed for an ‘a’ oo = sounds like a ‘u’
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Playing with fire! THE SQUARE IS PACKED. It’s nearly midnight and the last barrel of the year is zig-zagging through the crush, everyone craning their necks, standing on tip-toe to know will it come their way. The next runner lifts it to his shoulders, blackened by soot, the potato-sacking wrapped round his hands already smouldering with the heat. Very soon now, with the iron hoops glowing red, he must heave the remains crashing to the ground. The men will throw their own gloves into the blaze, grinning at one another and shaking hands. They will sing Auld Lang Syne. The ritual is over for another year.
This ancient Devon tradition needs treating with respect
Ottery St Mary’s TAR BARRELS So come and watch - but just stand well back! THE DAWN WILL COME UP LIKE THUNDER from the firing of a dozen ‘rock canons’ in one particular Devon town this November 5th as it has done since who knows when. The town is Ottery St. Mary and the year that began what is now known universally as Tar Barrel Night is lost in the smoke of a thousand bonfires. The only certainty is that if someone tried to roll out those famous blazing barrels from scratch nowadays it would give a Health & Safety inspector a heart attack – which doesn’t mean that visitor safety is not of paramount importance to the people who run it each year. Their job is to oversee the running of seventeen blazing barrels as they pass
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rapidly through the narrow streets of the town on the shoulders of the chosen ones – and that means Ottery-born and Ottery-bred – the only people empowered to carry this honour. Accompanied by warning shouts of ‘”Up’ards!” or “Down’ards!” they run pell-mell through the crowds who gather in this ancient town, sparks and flames spewing from the mouths of the barrels as they twist and turn, scattering the throng until things get too hot to handle and the next runner wrestles it onto his own shoulders. To drop a barrel is to bring about its premature demise and the old sweats amongst the runners
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reckon to be able to keep a barrel blazing for 20 minutes or more. But unlike the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona this isn’t a display of mindless bravado played out for the benefit of a crowd, as Andy Wade, the event organiser told Devonshire magazine, “This town has an ancient history and for those of us who take part in Tar Barrel Night this is part of a way of life”. “We are proud of an annual event that has been passed down through generations and we ask that people who come to celebrate the night with us treat those traditions with respect. And the best way to treat a flaming tar barrel with respect is to stand well back and watch!
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Echoes from the past OTTERY WAKES EARLY every November 5th to the sounds of canon fire. Not ship’s canons you understand but so-called ’rock canons’, hand-held lengths of pipe - looking as though they might once have belonged to Dick Turpin - stuffed with explosive powder and detonated by striking an explosive cap with a second piece of ironmongery. These are let off, sometimes singly, sometimes 12 at a time. If you live out of town these explosions come as deep reverberating thuds. Closer to they rattle windows, scatter pigeons and set unknown numbers of Ottregians turning over in their beds to check their alarm clocks and say things like, “Oh, joy! It’s Tar Barrel Day today!” It is 5am.
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Go to blazes! CAMERAS AT THE READY? Picture this. It’s 7.30 and a massive bonfire, the size of a three-storey house and weeks in the building, is reflected in the River Otter. The heat is already intense as the blaze grows higher and Guy Fawkes’s dreams go up in smoke for the 408th year in succession to the cheers of the crowds and the neon-lit whiz and throb of the fair across the river. Down there is the Millennium Meadow and up here we are on St. Saviour’s bridge. It’s a great vantage point and where much of the crowd gathers as the first of the Men’s barrels is lit. The coal tar catches, the flames lick round the rim and the crowd parts as this first of “the big unz” starts down the slope towards the town, scattering the crowd as it goes. Look out, Ottery!
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Ottery St Mary’s TAR BARRELS All our yesterdays THE LAST NIGHT OF OCTOBER was special in the old Celtic calendar. Our pagan ancestors called it Samhain and their priesthood marked it as dusk fell with the lighting of hundreds of huge bonfires on hilltops to guide departed spirits home to their loved ones. Countless tens of thousands of torches were then lit from these beacons and carried by families to their homesteads where they were used to light their hearth fires. A meal was prepared and an empty place set at table in honour of the departed. The two sides of the great divide were thus reunited for one
Carry on barreling! ONCE UPON A TIME the seventeen barrels that are carried through the day could all be sourced locally, originally from the pubs and cider houses that once graced the town. Today Ottery has fewer places to whet a whistle but the runners still follow more or less the old routes that do honour to their memory. The barrels still come from the West Country for the most part but Andy Wade and his merry band have been known to go off piste a little when the occasion warrants it. Like November 5th 2006 for instance, 401 years to the day after Guy Fawkes got his come-uppance, when they managed to track down an oak barrel dating from 1606 in a Portuguese wine cellar to mark the day. Going to those lengths to underline that
brief hour at midnight each year. Comes the 9th century and in an attempt to snuff out the resulting rituals once and for all, the early Christian church in Britain moved to supplant the day itself by moving the date of its own All Saints Day to November 1st, and re-naming November 2nd, All Souls Day. How relieved it must have been finally in 1606 when Guy Fawkes failed to blow up Parliament but King James ordered the country to celebrate his personal salvation on each subsequent anniversary, by lighting bonfires, burning Fawkes in effigy, letting off of a canon or two, and generally making merrie with whatever lay to hand. The date of course was November
once-in-a-lifetime date comes under the heading of ABCD. Above and Beyond the Call of Duty! After the choosing comes the checking, at a secret location near Ottery where the barrels are stored and the all-important preparations work is begun. The wooden staves of each barrel need to be sound, along with the retaining iron bands that will need to confine the forthcoming firestorm for as long as possible. The bung-holes are sealed and sealed again - nobody wants a stream of molten coal tar pouring down their backs as things start to hot up. Each barrel is then lined with coal tar: building up by layers until it is a quarter inch thick. Comes the big night paper and straw are thrown into the black void to start the blaze. When the tar is well and truly alight they are picked up man-handled across the shoulders of the first of the succession of
5th, and near enough on the calendar for the vast majority of Brits to set aside their pagan past and celebrate instead the execution of a terrorist. Job done. Well, almost - because as those Jacobean settlers left these shores bound for the Americas they abandoned the monarchy - and Guy Fawkes Night - but took with them, almost unnoticed, our old Hallowe’en. Now it’s back from across he Atlantic with a vengeance and every sweet shop, toy store and Kwikimart in Christendom has been quick to embrace the orange and black plague of trick and treatery we thought we had seen the back of. What goes round comes round.
runners, who are bent double under the weight. The smallest of the barrels, are for the boys and the young maids, as they are still called y’ere ‘bouts. With school over at last and the light already getting dimpsey the youngsters run the first of their barrels at 4pm. The completion of these runs is also a signal that the town should now be closed to traffic and scores of Town Marshals and Barrel Marshals see that the town is sealed from 5pm onwards. The medium sized barrels are for the women-folk of Ottery, who run their own barrels starting at 9pm. The gert big unz is a Men Only affair with the biggest and last barrel of the year is run at midnight in the Square. The competition to make the running with that last barrel can be fierce.
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REMEMBER, REMEMBER the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason why gunpowder treason should ever be forgot. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, ‘twas his intent to blow up the King and the Parliament. Three score barrels of powder below, poor old England to overthrow. By God’s providence he was catched, with a dark lantern and burning match. Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King! Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray! A penny loaf to feed ol’ Fawkes, a farthing cheese to choke him, a pint of beer to rinse it down, a faggot of sticks to burn him. Burn him in a tub of tar, burn him like a blazing star. Burn his body from his head, then we’ll say ol’ Fawkes is dead. Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray!
EVERY YEAR between 15 - 20 thousand people are attracted to Ottery St. Mary from far and wide to cram into the town’s narrow streets to witness this unique and historic event. So how to get the best view, keep safe and get the best out of a night that begins at 4 o’clock and goes on until after midnight? We asked the man in charge of proceedings, Andy Wade. He told us:“The more people who come the more difficult running with the barrels can be and that can be frustrating for the runners who are there primarily to continue a tradition. The first thing to remember therefore is that you are there at our event at your own risk”. “We can do little to reduce the numbers but we can and do ask visitors to follow a few simple rules to reduce the risk to themselves and those around them”. “If you can’t stand being part of a very large, tightly packed crowd you should either stay away or, if you do come, move to a less congested area or pick a barrel location away from the centre of the town”. “Where would that be? Buy an official programme and look at the map and the times and starting points for each barrel”. “DO NOT BRING SMALL CHILDREN TO THE EVENING BARRELS! It gets too crowded. The ideal time is late afternoon to early evening when the youngsters carry their barrels, there is more room and it is just as exciting”. “Do not try to touch the barrels when they are being carried. They are all heavy and finely balanced on the shoulders of the carrier. Trying to tap or bang a barrel as it passes might cause the weight to shift and the barrel to fall into the crowd”. “This is NOT the place for groups of thrill seekers ‘looking for a bit of a laugh’. We ask them to stay away”. “Finally, listen to the excellent public address system: it not only gives you useful location information but broadcasts safety information as well”.
Family tradition THEY CALL THEMSELVES OTTREGIANS - the 150 people from 50 and more Ottery families who take part in Tar Barrel Night each year. And as the night approaches the excitement in countless homes in the town builds like the approach to Christmas. This year, like last year and for as far back as anyone can remember, there will be three and sometimes four generations of some families taking part in the organisation, marshalling or running of the barrels.
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edifice of a very pregnant woman from the Damien Hirst worshops which continues to grace the seafront at Ilfracombe. Voice suggestion? Janet Street-Porter would be perfect.
If only they could talk DOZENS OF STATUES in London and
a little zest into some of the county’s old
Manchester were given voice this summer
favourites (ready for the next holiday season
in an imaginative new arts initiative that
and without costing ratepayers a fortune) we
allows a passer-by to swipe a smartphone
might start with some of the following run-of-
across a nearby tag and hear them talk.
the-mill, ho-hum statues. All of them are so
Abraham Lincoln in Mancheter has been
familiar to Devonians that we probably pass
voiced by Tom Conti, Sherlock Holmes
them by without a second thought or even a
in London’s Baker Street has the voice of
second glance. And that, surely, was never
Anthony Horowitz (and a script by Tom
the intention. So let’s hear it for:-
Stoppard). But don’t expect some polite recitation of their life and works from these monoliths. That would be as mundane as the captions on their plinths. Take John Wilkes for example, a notorious 18th century parliamentarian, advocate of free speech and rakehell. He confronts passers-by in Fetter Lane with the voice of Jeremy Paxman, no less, who snarls: “It’s the ugliest man in England here but leave me alone with your wife or daughter, and you would better be back within
Francis Drake, on Plymouth Hoe: sailor, explorer, beard-singeing privateer, to be voiced by Joss Ackland
Murmurs from The Weary Badger
Whining about the wine
General Redvers Buller, outside Exeter College: soldier, war hero. Voice suggestion – Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Charles Kingsley, Bideford quayside: priest, historian and author of The Water Babies. Voice suggestion - Nicholas Parsons.
denizens of the saloon bar of The Weary
William of Orange, Brixham sea front: King 1689 – 1702. Voice suggestion - Dutch film actor (remember the bad guy in Blade Runner?) Rutger Hauer.
his 1724 guide book to Devon in our last issue prompted a murmur from one of the Badger (somewhere in Devon) concerning what the author of Robinson Crusoe etc., had to say on the subject of the one-time use of Devon cider.
Lady Georgina Mount-Temple (below), Babbacombe: humanitarian, involved in the RSPCA and the Anti-Vivisection Society. Voiced by local lass, Jennifer Saunders.
“On the left-hand of this road lies that part of
R i c h a r d H o o k e r, outside Exeter Cathedral: priest and ‘Prophet of Anglicanism’, voiced by Channel 4 News’s, Jon Snow, whose father was a bishop.
hogsheads of cider hence every year to London,
Not that Devon has any weary landmarks
Not to mention (but we will) “Verity”, the
Poor ol’ Lunnun!
of course but if we did want to introduce
far from ho-hum 20m high cut-away bronze
20 minutes or I’ll have talked my face away and we’ll be upstairs.” Wilkes’s rant lasts for 3 minutes and 42 seconds and ends with an abrupt, “Now go away!” The work of a small creative team called Sing London, (tap in www.singlondon.org) their initiative is breathing new life into weary landmarks and encouraging listeners to visit nearby museums and exhibitions.
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the county (East Devon) which is famous for the best cider in that part of England. They tell us they send twenty thousand and (which is still worse) that it is most of it bought there by the merchants to mix with their wines—which, if true, is not much to the reputation of the London vintners. But that by-the-bye.”
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HAVING FAITH IN MY FRIDGE by FCR ESGEN “Fridges are supposed to live in the kitchen!” exclaimed Faith in exasperation: to be fair I can see her point, as the average person must be in and out of the super-chilled box at least a dozen times a day. I include myself of course, in those figures, because I use my fridge to store milk for all those endless cups of tea that seem so essential to the English and also to house the remnants of the odd chicken korma take-
out. The only problem, as my friend so kindly pointed out, is that it lives in a place other than the kitchen. This place is 56 foot from the kitchen to be exact; and no, I do not live in a mansion where the corridor to the pantry is a good stroll for the butler, but in a rather bijou flat where the only other incumbent is a tabby cat called Mouse. It was called this by the girl next door in the hope it might earn its living in
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protested she was unable to pay me
she said, “and we should flush him
flat chested. Without any hesitation
various bedding, for no one could
because she had mislaid her cheque
out”. It was a hot summer’s day so
she looked me in the eye and said “As
call her a tidy person. Suddenly
book. ‘‘I know where it is’’, he piped
I removed my jacket, but she was
you may have noticed, my sun-top is
the telephone started to ring, but
up. He pulled open a drawer in a side
already suitably dressed in a light skirt
completely superfluous”. Now that’s
muffled. It was somewhere under
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I know from personal experience how much Girlguiding can help make a difference to someone’s life. For me, being a brownie helped me gain self confidence, which was a real problem when I was little. My group, leaders and the other brownies provided me with support, comfort and friendship in what was a very confusing and scary world. This is what Girlguiding does, it helps girls, and women, not to feel alone through, what sometimes is a very complex time in your life. It provides a chance to discover your full potential and raises aspirations.
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Girlguiding has dif ferent sections for different age ranges: Rainbows is for all girls aged five-seven. Currently we have over 1,250 rainbows in Devon. It follows a programme called the Rainbow Jigsaw, which is broken up into 4 areas - Look, Learn, Laugh, Love. Some of
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Girlguiding in Devon is run by over 1,300 volunnteers to teach them about safety, and over the summer, rainbows from across Devon all met and had a fun day out at Crealy together. Some rainbow groups now also do sleepovers. In Devon we have over 3,770 Brownies. Brownies is for all girls aged seven to ten. Girls are put into groups called sixes and they follow a programme called ‘Brownie Adventure’ which aims to open up a world of exciting challenges and try new things. They are encouraged by trying to achieve interest badges, such science investigator or circus skills badges. Brownies are given the continued overleaf...
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chance to make informed decisions, explore other cultures and be active outdoors. They have input into the activities they do. Some examples of activities Brownies have done in Devon are; Brownie camps during the summer holidays, abseiling, visiting Dartmoor Zoo, various crafts, cooking, and attending a huge Big Brownie Birthday Stayaway event at Exeter Racecourse, where Brownies from right across Devon had a Disney themed sleepover, with activities such as high ropes course, go karts and zip wires. Guides is for all girls aged 10 to 14. Guides work together in small groups called ‘Patrols’, they are supported by the Leader, but decide and run activities
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10+ challenges and kit checks along the way. Challenges included knots, first aid, assault course, archery, and zip wires. Senior Section is the newest group, we have nearly 200 Senior Section members which is for young women aged 14 to 25. Activities that Senior Section take part in include travelling around the UK and abroad, Volunteering with younger girls within Girlguiding, working towards qualifications such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award. As well local meetings, Girlguiding gives international opportunities to members in order for them to travel overseas. It runs community based
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£150 per week which might be more
significant help for those
for some people than the current
in or nearing retirement.
tiered state pension. From October
understand that the top-up state
year. These will, hopefully, provide a
Especially for those needing to
2015, some state pensioners will be
pension would be inheritable by a
significantly higher interest rate than
consider retirement options.
is currently available from banks and
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able to top-up their state pension by
spouse or partner in the same way
suspect that pension providers
making Class 3 national insurance
as existing state pension benefits.
may launch a range of new products
contributions. The deal might be
next year and invariably the need for
very attractive for certain retirees,
Another issue to consider is the
independent advice, we believe, will
for instance, those who have been
fact that a previous budget affects
building societies. Details of the new accounts should be available from November in Post Offices.
be stronger than ever. There has
self-employed may benefit.
The
married couples and civil partners.
also been some press speculation
aim of the initiative is to give people
This measure will allow a spouse or
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the opportunity to increase their
a civil partner who is not liable to
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reforms could leave some retirees
state pension in retirement. Class
income tax above the basic rate to
with a care bill. Apparently, the
3 A is due to be introduced from
transfer up to £1,050 of their personal
government has yet to set out the
October 2015. We don’t know the
allowance to their spouse/civil
implications of the new pension
exact figures at the moment but
partner , provided that the recipient
freedoms on care funding which
indications are that, for some people,
of the transfer is not liable to income
makes it difficult to plan for the
depending on their circumstances,
tax above the basic rate. This will
future.
this might be an attractive option.
be available in the 2015/16 tax year,
The state pension is government
however, HM Revenue & Customs
On the subject of pensions there are
backed and, to this extent, is low risk.
(HMRC) is still in the process of
some changes that are coming along
However, the indexation situation
developing a process by which the
with regard to the state pension. As
is unclear as this tends to be set
married couple or civil partners will
you might be aware, the new flat rate
by the prevailing government and
be able to transfer their allowance.
pension will be available for those
commentators have noted that the
It would seem likely at this stage
reaching state retirement age on or
current triple lock guarantee looks
that the process will be on-line. A
after 6th April, 2016. The single tier
expensive and might not be around
saving of around £210 may be made
state pension will provide around
in the next government term. I
by transferring unused allowances to a basic rate tax paying spouse/ civil partner.
Contac t Helen if you need
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