August 2020

WOODBURY NEWS

AUGUST 2020

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AUGUST 2020 EDITORIAL A sound that has been missing from our villages for very many weeks is now being heard again – that of happy children laughing and playing in the playgrounds. However, parents, carers and the children themselves are asked to be mindful of the information reproduced on page 26.

As well as the playgrounds and sporting areas, the villages are slowly coming to life again after varying degrees of lockdown, and we wish all local businesses well as they attempt to regain some sort of normality.

Hopefully, with the village halls looking to be open and functioning in a somewhat restricted way too, some of the local clubs and organisations will be able to meet up again, even if in a socially distanced manner. We feel particularly sorry for all the children and students who have missed out on taking part in much-anticipated end-of-year celebrations, of wouldbe participants in local fetes, concerts, BBQs, flower and vegetable shows and holidays that have had to be cancelled, along with the Scarecrow Challenge in Woodbury Salterton and the Community Long Tables event in Woodbury.

Cycling has featured twice in this issue (pages 27, 38 and 39). Anyone else hoping to take part in much needed fundraising virtual Nello bike rides should be amused by the rules of the road for cyclists adhered to by Tim Green’s great-great grandfather (page 38).

The natural world also has a place this month in our pages, with photos and articles of wildlife, produce and flowers. Nature seems somehow to have compensated in so many ways this summer for the restrictions placed on us all these past months. Thank you to Malcolm Randle and others who have sent in photos for everyone to enjoy. Whilst there will inevitably be differences of opinion regarding the state of St Swithun’s churchyard, hopefully people will realise that there are always (at least) two sides to any argument, and that compromise is often the best solution.

Please continue to enjoy the wonderful part of the world we are lucky enough to live in, and remember to follow government rules and guidelines – and above all, keep safe.

The cover photos by Malcolm Randle are of a cinnabar moth, a comma, a marmalade hoverfly, a spotted longhorn beetle, a thick thighed flower beetle and a small copper. See his article on pages 30-32.

4 ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY Vicar: Reverend Bill Lemmey Email: revbillwhitecross@gmail.com Administrator: Jill Dupain dupain@hotmail.co.uk SERVICES Currently there are no regular services in St Swithun’s but the church is open for private prayer on Wednesdays from 10.00-13.00. Following the licensing of Revd Bill, services will now be taking place across the Mission Community. There will be a service of Morning Worship on Sunday 19 July at 09.30 at Woodbury Salterton and a service of Holy Communion on Sunday 26 July at 11.00 at Clyst St George. There will be Holy Communion at St Swithun’s at 09.30 on 23 August. For other August services throughout the Mission Community please see the church notices boards and the MC website http://whitecrosschurches.org.uk.

Starting on 2 August, there will be a Zoom service each Sunday at 11.30 for the entire White Cross Mission Community. Please send your email address to the Administrator to automatically receive log on details each week.

Further information will be available in the monthly Digest. To receive this by email please send your email address to st.swithuns.digest@gmail.com.

FLOODLIGHTING ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH For your special event, contact Mike Jeans 01395 232544. Floodlight dedications are displayed on the church noticeboard at the lych gate, and normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.

LICENSING OF REVD BILL TO THE WHITE CROSS MISSION COMMUNITY The first service to be held since March, in any church throughout the White Cross Mission Community, was the licensing of Revd Bill Lemmey in St Swithun’s on Monday 13 July.

Robert, Bishop of Exeter, agreed that the service could be held in a church if all safety measures and social distancing could be maintained. This meant that the congregation consisted of the Church Wardens from the seven churches, a representative of retired clergy, ecumenical colleagues from Christ Church Woodbury and from the Methodist church, a representative from the church schools, friends from Bill’s previous parishes and the Bishop with Diocesan leaders.

The service began with the Church Wardens from St Swithun’s, Lin Ashby and Sue Hudson, leading the Bishop’s procession to their places. Bishop Robert then presented Bill to be admitted to the “cure of souls” of the parishes of Aylesbeare, Farringdon, Clyst St George, Clyst St Mary, Woodbury with Exton and Woodbury Salterton in the White Cross Mission Community.

5 Reverend Bill stated that he believed he had been called to serve these parishes and the Church Wardens welcomed him and agreed to support him. Revd Bill then made a Declaration and swore an Oath before the Bishop gave his consent and read the Deed of Institution. He was then inducted by Archdeacon Revd Andrew Beane.

Church Wardens from each of the parishes then presented Revd Bill with symbolic gifts for use in his new ministry: water for baptism, healing oil, a Bible, a copy of Common Worship and bread and wine. Bishop Robert declared “I present to you Bill, your new vicar�. Representatives of the Mission Community, the neighbouring churches and the local community each welcomed Bill.

Despite no hymn singing being permitted quiet organ music, played by Colin Ashby, enhanced the service.

After prayers of intercession the Bishop blessed all present and led the new incumbent through the church, followed by the Church Wardens and congregation into late evening sunshine, where Bill and his wife Daff were congratulated by all present.

The bells rang out across Woodbury for the first time in four months courtesy of Captain of the Bells, Oliver and his family.

It was a truly joyous occasion that gives hope to our churches for the future.

Lin Ashby Bishop Robert and Revd Bill Lemmey with the Church Wardens

6 ST SWITHUN’S CHURCHYARD You may have noticed that the churchyard at St Swithun’s has looked a little different this year. In part this was due to the Covid-19 crisis, as the council were unable to mow the churchyard during lockdown. However, it had already been agreed with the District Council and the Parochial Church Council (PCC) that a part of the churchyard should be left to ‘naturalise’.

This naturalisation process allows plant species already present within the grass sward and other areas to complete their life cycle: to flower and set seed which provides a food source for insects and birds. This is sometimes referred to as supporting ecosystems, and managing the landscape in this way increases biodiversity.

The period of the lockdown gave us a unique opportunity to see what plants were in the churchyard and a professional survey showed 85 different species such as ox-eye daisies, cuckoo flowers and meadow sweet.

The increasing interest in the local environment and wildlife habitats, following last year’s successful Keble Martin festival, encouraged a subgroup of Woodbury Wide Awake to pursue this project and develop a management plan for the churchyard. The key Ox-eye daisies objectives of the plan are to raise awareness of the importance of green space and the natural environment within the Woodbury parish, to increase biodiversity and to demonstrate it is possible to blend formal grounds management techniques with a more relaxed, naturalistic approach.

Thankfully, in late June the council were authorised to cut the west side of the churchyard, and the paths through the east side. This first cut was done with strimmers and due to the volume of vegetative growth, much of the grass was left on the surface, including over the graves.

Since then our local volunteer group has removed all the mowings from the west side and the paths on the east side. Volunteers have cut and cleared additional areas, including either side of the main path leading to the south door, with a strimmer and scythe as we gradually begin to tackle areas of grass that are beginning to collapse.

We plan to continue to manage this area so that the biodiversity can flourish.

We would encourage villagers to walk through this area and enjoy the peace and quiet. It also affords different views of our lovely village.

If you would like to be involved in the group and help to maintain the site, please contact me.

Sue Hudson, Churchwarden, St Swithun’s Church suejhudson@btinternet.com

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8 WOODBURY CRICKET CLUB We have now had the go-ahead to begin playing cricket again at Town Lane.

At this moment we are in the process of putting in place all the requirements that the government and the ECB have requested in terms of guidance and social distancing.

As a club we approached the local council and asked that the dog ban be lifted when lockdown began. We would like to work with the community to ensure that, in these difficult times, dog walking can continue when cricket is not being played. The club intend to publish fixtures and, on health and safety grounds, dogs should not be walked at those times. An example of this would be if a game is to take place on Saturday 25 July, then dogs should not be walked between 12.00 - 20.00. This way we hope to avoid having to ask for the dog ban to be reinstated. When owners are walking their dogs, please stay to the outside of the ground and avoid the square.

When our fixtures are confirmed we will publish them and fix a notice to the gate at Town Lane.

The younger players will also have an opportunity to begin to play sport again, which will be a great relief to everyone.

Ian Hughes WOODBURY AND DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The 75th Anniversary of VJ Day On Saturday 15 August 2020 the event will take place by the War Memorial on the village green at 11.00. Michael Owen, our bugler, will play The Last Post followed by the two minute silence, then the laying of a wreath. Christine Grist will read the Kohima Epitaph. Strict social distancing must be observed, please, on and around the green.

Next year is the 100-year anniversary of the forming of the Royal British Legion and there are lots of events being planned across the country.

Woodbury branch was formed in 1953 and along with other Devon branches we would like to record any events the village has held. Please send details to me by the end of September. I have been reading the first two copies of Woodbury News August 1964 and January 1965 and discovered that Woodbury RBL was a very active branch: both the Men's section and Ladies’ sections had over 100 members, so there must be lots of stories to tell and record.

Hoping to hear from you soon; stay safe.

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9 WOODBURY HISTORY SOCIETY During the continuing lockdown, the members of the History Society have been getting their weekly fix of Times gone by. They are now in week 15 of the series, with this most unusual picture which has never been seen before.

The details can be seen below.

If you want to know more about what has gone on in Woodbury during the last century, you need to get a copy of Roger's latest book, of which there are now only 15 copies left at time of writing. You should also consider joining the History Society when the Covid-19 has gone away. We would love to see you there, and you could learn an awful lot more!

Roger Stokes

10 WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL AGM We had a very different AGM this year, holding a virtual meeting by video.

It was a very successful, positive meeting and we enjoyed meeting new people via computers, tablets and smartphones. It was quite funny at the beginning with people trying to get into the best light, with a complete head and an upright view - which got us all laughing.

This report covers the whole of 2019 It was a very successful year with both increased lettings and therefore income. This enabled us to continue with our gradual upgrading.

Projects carried out included fitting a new cover porch over the side entrance (thanks to Robin Lennox for his solo effort in doing this), sensor LED lighting in all of the corridors, and three new oak-finish fire doors to the kitchen. Other tasks were carried out during the year, voluntarily by the directors, including gardening, power hosing, painting, etc. We even had one director’s wife, Chris Bowers, painting the handrail leading up to the car park.

One very important task was negotiating through all the new safe-guarding procedures and policies and deciding what was right for the hall. This was a very complex but necessary task, for the safety of hall users and the directors. It took a huge amount of time and effort by Gordon Cameron and David Bowers in deciding which sections were applicable to us. Grateful thanks were given to them both for their much appreciated efforts.

The Chairman expressed her gratitude to the enthusiastic and talented team of directors who gave a huge amount of time voluntarily. Particular mention was made of Robin Lennox who is the bookings secretary, together with his wife Marian, who spent a considerable amount of time sorting out problems for users to make the hall as pleasant a place as possible to visit. As mentioned before, he’s also very hands-on with DIY tasks. Thanks were also given to Pat Browne for his treasurer’s skills and wonderful ability in securing grants, and to David Bowers for attending to the many maintenance needs.

One of our longstanding directors, Gordon Cameron, left us at the end of the year. Gordon was involved with the hall for three years as the WILT representative and seven years as a board member, two as chairman. Under his leadership we instigated the incorporation of the hall as a company limited by guarantee, which was an extremely drawn-out procedure. We also had the new extension built incorporating new toilets and kitchen. I do know that it caused him some sleepless nights and many visits to the hall to oversee proceedings. As well as this we started the policies and procedures process required to comply with all the new legislation. Warmest thanks were extended to Gordon, with all good wishes for the future.

11 Belinda Price was welcomed to the board as Gordon’s replacement. Having been co-opted in January, she offered herself for formal election and was voted onto the board unanimously. In the past she has served very ably as Clerk to the Parish Council and will be a very welcome addition.

Thanks were also given to our cleaning team, ably led by Keith Weedon.

COVID-19 We are working very closely with Devon Communities Together (DCT) and Action with Communities in Rural England (ACRE), taking their advice regularly with regard to re-opening the hall, with particular attention paid to the safety of staff and users. The hall was reopened on 9 July but only to those societies and users who can comply with current guidelines and legislation.

We have taken advantage, since having to close for the pandemic, to upgrade the hall even more, which I am sure will be much appreciated by the users.

A full report of the upgrade will be given at the next AGM. Chris Quantick, Chairman FRIENDS OF WOODBURY SURGERY The coronavirus crisis We are very happy that FOWS has been able to offer help to those in need in our community by being at the coordinating centre of a large network of volunteers — delivering medications, doing food shopping and deliveries, and generally offering support to those isolated and housebound.

Val Arndt If you need help, or would like to offer yourself as a volunteer, the number to call is 01395 206123 * * Please be aware that, unfortunately, the answerphone message only kicks in after ten ring tones. We are unable to change this at present as it appears to be a factory pre-set ‘option’. So be patient when you call us the message will materialize and it will be answered!

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12 WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL It has been a funny end of term for us, without the opportunity to follow the usual end-of-term rituals that we have all come to know and love, such as Mayday, sports days, our key stage 2 production and of course the year 6 leavers’ service. However, despite this, we managed to give our year 6 children a happy goodbye by holding a special socially distancing end of term service in the playground, where the children told us about their golden memories, sang a song and delighted in explaining to us about what they would like to do when they grow up. Each child was presented with a Bible and an It’s Your Move booklet. Dictionaries were also given to the children, kindly donated by the Rotary Club. All our year 6 children have truly demonstrated our school values and ethos to the full. They will be missed, but we know they will make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead of them and we look forward to hearing about their success in the future. We would like to wish them all well and remind them to remember to ‘live life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).

With this edition we have added some pictures celebrating some of the nature activities and learning the children have been undertaking, both in and out of school over the last month. In the last couple of weeks of the term, we have also been supporting the children in the transition process of moving to their next class. The children have been meeting their new teachers – via Google Meet - and undertaking activities to ensure their class teacher gets to know them and they get to know their new teacher. We are looking forward to welcoming all the children back to school in September.

I would like to thank all the children, parents and staff for the commitment they have shown over this difficult time.

Everyone has been so positive and supportive and I could not have asked for a more dedicated team.

You all deserve a well-earned summer break; I hope you get to enjoy spending time doing the things you love and being with family and friends.

Wishing you all a lovely summer.

Gillian Pyle (Head of School)

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Nature activities

Poem by Daisy

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Pine Cone Poem by Isabella

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WOODBURY SALTERTON NEWS HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Now that Revd Bill has been licensed to the Mission Community there will be a gradual resumption of church services.

Restrictions will still be in place. These may vary from church to church according to circumstances, but will include:  hand sanitisation  maintenance of social distancing  no singing The first two services will be on Sunday 19 July Morning Prayer at Woodbury Salterton at 09.30, and on Sunday 26 July Holy Communion at Clyst St George at 11.00.

Starting on 2 August, there will be a Zoom service each Sunday at 11.30 for the entire White Cross Mission Community. Please send your email address to dupain@hotmail.com to automatically receive log on details each week.

Details of future services will be posted on church noticeboards, in the Digest and on the Mission Community website http://whitecrosschurches. org.uk.

WOODBURY SALTERTON CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL As we race to the end of the school year we are missing the events that make this time of year so special — our annual summer show and the PTA fete.

We are missing giving our wonderful year 6 group our traditional send-off which includes a water fight from the back of a tractor trailer. We are planning something different this year and getting used to keeping in touch with our pupils in different ways.

Plans are in place for a full re-opening next September and our teaching team for the three classes are preparing a recovery curriculum to support pupils returning to school. The aim is to ensure that pupils’ emotional health and well-being is good, which will support them in their learning, and to ensure that they have not been disadvantaged by the interruption to their education, we will focus on core skills. Parents and carers are advised to check our website over the holiday for any announcements on our latest news page as we work closely with Devon County Council and the Dept. of Education, responding to the ever-changing government advice.

We are so proud of our children and grateful for the support of our parents and carers, and we have enjoyed having some of the children back in school.

The work that has been completed in school and sent in from home has been wonderful as we have all followed themes in our work to inspire and interest.

We have had marvellous artwork sent in and photos of creations, poems and writing which proves that even in the strangest times our children keep learning.

17 Our staff team have worked without stopping since the spring half term, putting in place measures to keep learning going both in school and at home, and have responded to the challenges of infection control and the logistics of running a village school with social distancing. They have been simply marvellous, from our most senior leaders to our teaching assistants and catering staff, and we are grateful for their work in such difficult times. We know that regrettably many of the senior staff will be continuing over the summer to make the return to school work, but we hope they have a break and time to recover.

Even with school partially closed, collective worship has continued and each Friday our pupils have a chance, wherever they are, to participate in worship using the resources on the website. It is a collegiate act as a school community, knowing that wherever we may be we can remember God’s love to us all and the values that make our school the place it is.

Our act of worship on 10 July was based on the theme of peace, a relevant message for all at this time. In Mark Chapter 4 verses 35 - 41 we read that Jesus was with his disciples in a boat on Lake Galilee. Jesus falls asleep and a storm blows up; at last, one of the disciples could bear it no longer. He shook Jesus and woke him up. “Master, please save us,” he shouted. “Can’t you see that we’re all going to drown?” Jesus woke up and looked at the storm for a moment. Then he stood up, raised his arm and said “Hush, be still.” At once, the wind died away and the waves became calm. “Why were you afraid?” Jesus asked his disciples. “Don’t you believe I will take care of you?”

This year will have at times felt like a scary storm and many will have felt like praying in their fear for what is ahead. Jesus brought peace to the storm and to his disciples and he can do that for us too as we face the times ahead.

Wherever we are he is with us and will take care of us. Our collective worship prayer was; Jesus, calm the storm.

When I’m worried and afraid, Bring your peace and love. Amen.

We look forward to being together in September and wish you all a good summer break.

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18 SCARECROW EVENT QUIZ This year we missed out on seeing scarecrows all over the village, but include some photos from previous years.

However the Scarecrow Event Quiz, which it had been intended would run in conjunction with the Scarecrow Challenge, had been launched before lockdown and has proved a popular diversion.

Thirty-one people submitted entries and nineteen of these, including Revd Nigel’s, were deemed to be completely correct. The prize had to be allocated by a draw and the winner was Joyce O’Gorman from Wolverhampton. She kindly gave the prize money back to the church, bringing the total raised for church funds to £423.

Thanks to all who participated and especially to Carol Rowe who sold copies to friends in Exmouth, thereby raising over £100.

The annual autumn quiz, entitled Britain In Bloom, will be available from the beginning of October.

Katharine Wheeler

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EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH EXTON The Church is open for private prayer on Sundays from 14.00 until 17.00.

Please do not use the area partitioned off. Use the hand sanitiser and sign the register provided. Revd Nigel Mason will be leaving us this month to take up his new post as the Bishop’s chaplain. Whilst we will all miss his kindness and support, particularly at this present time, we wish him every happiness.

Revd Bill Lemmey was inducted into the Mission Community on Monday 13 July and we welcome him and his wife, Daff.

There will be Holy Communion outside at St Andrew’s at 09.30 on 30 August.

Starting on 2 August, there will be a Zoom service each Sunday at 11.30 for the entire White Cross Mission Community. Please send your email address to the Administrator (dupain@hotmail.com) to automatically receive log on details each week.

Audrey Elphick

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

We are not listing any of the anticipated forthcoming events this month, and we will re-consider this decision for future editions of Woodbury News.

21 A PILGRIMS’ WALK TO CELEBRATE DEVON CHURCHES’ GRADUAL REOPENING AFTER LOCKDOWN

On Saturday 11 July a pilgrimage took place from Exeter Cathedral along the side of the Exe Estuary. The pilgrims carried a lantern lit from the pascal candle in the cathedral and blessed by Bishop Rt Revd Robert Atwell. They visited the churches of St Luke’s Countess Weir, St Margaret’s Topsham, St Andrew’s Exton, Lympstone Marine Camp, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Lympstone, St John The Evangelist Exmouth, Holy Trinity Exmouth and finishing at St Margaret and St Andrew Littleham. At each church a short outside service was held when a candle was lit from the lantern and vials of holy oil were presented. The clergy included The Archdeacon Revd Andrew Beane, Revd Nigel Mason, Revd Bill Lemmey and Revd Steve Jones, who organised the pilgrimage.

We were blessed with glorious sunshine for this special occasion.

Above: Some of the pilgrims outside St Andrew’s Church Exton.

Below: Lighting the pascal candle

Audrey Elphick

22 A BRIEF JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF EXTON PART 2 When Exton was still a small hamlet, both fishing and farming sustained the local community. Although there were other large farms and houses in the area, I have chosen Exton Farm because it was the last working farm to survive. It is not possible to know when the farm was first occupied but in 1633 the Prideaux family, who were Lords of the Manor of Woodbury and had owned the manor from the 1550s, sold it to the Rolle family. The 1839 tithe map shows Exton Farm (often referred to as Candys) as being in Mill Lane. The census for 1881 gives William Alford with his wife, Eliza, assisted by his son, John, together with various servants and farm workers, living and working there. It was about 150 acres in size. By 1889 William and son John were lessees of the farm. John was not then living in the farmhouse but nearby, married with a two-year-old son, also William. Upon the death of the Hon Mark Rolle in 1907, the estate then passed to his nephew - the then Lord Clinton. There had been many previous farmhouses built on the same site as the current house.

The first photograph shows the Alford family probably in 1892 with John, his wife Harriet and son, William (aged 11 years), together with John’s mother, Eliza.

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The Farmhouse probably early 1890s

Alford family playing skittles on the farm 1920s - 1930s

Bill Alford cutting the hedge in front of the farmhouse

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The farm was both arable and dairy

Bill Alford cutting oats with children from the village 1930s

Bill Alford with horses Violet, Prince and Dansel 1930s

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Peter later married Joan, the brothers’ eldest sister.

Bill delivering milk around the village probably 1920s-1930s

Dianne Alford with son David.

David was the last Alford to work the farm before it closed in the early 21st century

Joan Alford’s account of life on the farm as a child with her brothers Ken and Jim and sister Mary, up to the second world war, was given in a talk and in recent years published in the Woodbury News.

Submitted by Audrey Elphick

26 WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL The parish play areas have now re-opened. We would like to thank all the children of the parish for their patience during this difficult period. We would like to ask both adults and children alike to pay careful attention to the advice below when using these play areas:

David Craig, Proper Officer, Clerk & RFO Woodbury PC, Greenside, Greenway, Woodbury, EX5 1LP Tel: 01395 233791. Email: woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com WEATHER REPORT Towards the end of both the second and third weeks of June, heavy rain fell in amounts of 1.5 inches, to contribute to a monthly total of 92mm or 3.6ins here at Ebford. This is well above the 20 year average of 63mm, but well in line with the last four years (with of course the exception of 3mm in 2018). Last year’s June figure was 87mm here locally.

So after a cool, windy third weekend temperatures rose to provide a return to summer for a while. However, the coolness of the last few days of June has continued now into the beginning of July.

Norman Cann

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ROUND AND ABOUT VIRTUAL NELLO The last time I asked, I was told that FORCE Cancer Charity needs about £1.6 million each year to enable it to continue supporting anyone locally who is affected by cancer. The charity was formed over 30 years ago and is based at the RD&E.

FORCE doesn't receive any support from the NHS or government and so relies on the generosity of its supporters along with fundraising events held throughout the year to generate the funds required. One of the main fundraising events run by FORCE each year is the Nello bike ride, which in recent years has raised over £80,000 for the work done by the charity.

Unfortunately the Covid-19 virus has meant that the Nello could not be held this year. However in order to try and generate some income, the FORCE fundraising team invited anyone to do their own bike ride - a virtual Nello.

On 1 July Mike Elstub, Philip Prince and Peter Payne set out on their virtual Nello 30-mile cycle ride in East Devon (ably supported by their wives who provided refreshments halfway round the course). Each member of the trio (combined age of about 200!) was lucky enough to obtain sponsorship and so far have raised £1,302.50 for FORCE, with further sums still coming in.

We are very grateful to all of our sponsors and supporters and if, having read this, you feel that you would like to donate too, then please contact Peter Payne on 01395 232394 or Naomi Cole at FORCE (01392 402875).

Peter Payne

28 THANKS We should like to record our appreciation to Vinny and Anu Chouhan, their hard working family and team at Woodbury Stores and Post Office, for their invaluable service to the community during the current pandemic. They have all been welcoming and efficient during a challenging time and provided valuable support in maintaining an essential supply line to the village. Thankyou.

Martin and Diana Sowman WOODBURY SALTERTON ALLOTMENTS Sally, who’s on furlough from flower arranging at Holy Trinity Church holding a lovely arrangement of summer cabbage and sweet peas.

And here’s new allotmenteer Sorrell who’s excited with her first ever harvest of beetroot from a spring sowing. The produce tasted very good, too!

Graham Rawlings

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OUR GARDEN IN WOODBURY Like so many of our friends, we have spent more time than normal in our garden.

But we have found, this year, that our garden is producing more spectacular flowers than usual. It could be that we are noticing them more, or is it that the plants are showing us that not everything is affected by the dreaded virus!

Mike Jeans

30 MY LIFE WITH A CAMERA I took up photography as a hobby in 1956, when I was an RAF apprentice.

Initially I photographed just about everything, but I particularly liked landscapes. In those days it was all black and white on film which had to be developed before it could be printed. It wasn’t cheap either and, unlike digital photography, you didn’t know how the photos had turned out until they had been processed at the chemists. I was lucky as the club I had joined had its own facilities to develop, print and enlarge, and we only paid a nominal amount for materials.

As the years went by I also developed an interest in wildlife, in particular birds. It was a natural progression for me to record what I saw with a camera. Gradually my equipment became more sophisticated with telephoto and close-up lenses becoming a necessity. Really, birds would not have been a possibility without such additions. I still enjoy bird photography but it’s usually necessary to use a hide, all of which have been shut during the lockdown.

Over the years I have become interested in all aspects of wildlife, but over the last few years I have become more interested in the fascinating world of insects. To be accurate, I should say invertebrates (animals without a backbone) which account for around 95% of all animals. There seems to be no limit to their diversity and this naturally led me to an interest in plants and flowers, with which most insects are inextricably linked.

31 My real interest commenced when I made a study of hoverflies (sometimes referred to as flower flies) for an article in the newsletter of the Mid Devon Natural History Society, of which I have been editor for over 10 years now and a member since 1983. There are 281 species of hoverfly in the UK and I am still very enthusiastic about them as they have such varied lifestyles.

Whilst some insects are large enough to obtain a reasonable photo without a special lens, many are so tiny, maybe only 2mm long, that only a macro lens, or a camera with a macro setting will suffice. Although I have a macro lens it is not easily portable so I have a tiny high quality camera which fits easily in my pocket. It can be ready to use very quickly and I rarely go out without it. The results I get can be excellent, if I get everything right, but the main drawback is that it hasn’t got a viewfinder so it’s quite often difficult to see the small viewing screen in bright light.

Whenever I’m out in the garden or for a walk I’m usually on the lookout for insect activity. As insects can suddenly take fright or just decide to move at the wrong moment, I start taking shots as soon as I get into range and then gradually move closer. If I’m lucky and careful I can get in close and get some really close-up photos. When I upload them to my computer is when the real work starts as I can selectively enlarge the photo (just as we could do in the early days of photography with an enlarger). I can then alter the contrast to clarify the parts in shadow and, hopefully, end up with a decent photo.

The beauty of digital photography is that one can take numerous photos and just delete those that don’t come up to scratch. For instance, focus is so critical when in such close proximity to the subject that many photos are not quite in focus. I have to admit I spend a lot of time processing my photos.

There is also the question of identifying the subject. For those I’m unsure about there are many internet websites where I can usually get a reliable identification, sometimes within minutes. When it’s something I’ve not come across before, I then find out as much as I can about it.

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During the Woodbury Wide Awake (Rev W Keble Martin) celebrations last year, I turned my attention to flower photography and made a study of the pollen and nectar producing parts of the flower that most insects are interested in. I named this the Bee’s Eye View. I also made a survey of the plants and insects in a field at Exton, known as the Goosefield. This can be seen on the WWA website https://www.woodbury-wide-awake.co.uk.

All in all I find it a very satisfying and rewarding pastime which gives me a lot of pleasure and, I hope, others who see my photos. All of the photos that accompany this article were taken in my garden at Woodbury Salterton during the last three months.

Malcolm Randle

The photos in this article include buff-tailed bumblebee in Pasque flower seed head, orange tip (male), small tortoiseshell, white tailed bumblebee, honeybee, small tortoiseshell, red admiral, holly blue, meadow brown and common carder bumblebee.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR From Mrs M J Loman EX8 3LH On Sunday 28 June my son and I paid a visit to my husband’s grave. We last visited at Christmas but due to a broken wrist and Covid lockdown, we haven't been able to visit Woodbury, which I do once a month to buy Woodbury News. We found an awful mess. Grass which had been cut on the left-hand side had spread itself everywhere. We took note of the notice on the church gates of Woodbury Wide Awake 2020, trying to apologise for the neglected state of the churchyard which, we felt, was using it as an excuse at the same time as trying to link it with Keble Martin and the setting up of a wild flower setting.

I looked up the June edition of Woodbury News on its website and read details of what WWA 2020 is trying to do. But does it really think this is the best way to commemorate Keble Martin. Woodbury church itself does, because of its historic value, deserve a much better and attractive surrounding, plus somewhere people would be pleased to go, sit and reflect on life in general if they have the time.

Will the grass stop growing to give wild flowers time to become established?

From Carolyn Keep I am delighted to see from the Woodbury Wide Awake website that the Parish Council is supporting their efforts to improve the biodiversity of the churchyard. It is a move that I have been hoping for over many years. It is important that everyone is aware that this change is not affecting the area on the west side that contains most of the recent graves. No doubt arrangements can be made about graves that need to be kept clear on the eastern side. The new regime will give the village an enhanced experience when passing through the churchyard and indeed a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the flowers, wildlife and views. The work put in by qualified volunteers has given us a fascinating list of the flowers already there (see WWA website) and the group has also put in many hours to clear the mown grass and create paths through the taller grasses. Well done!

From Judy Green I understand that there has been some controversy over the wilding of Woodbury churchyard.

There has been a general movement to encourage, wherever possible, small areas of wilding habitat to make a contribution to enrich flora and fauna. The Woodbury Wide Awake project last year, born out of Keble Martin's fabulous book, certainly raised my awareness of just how much has been lost since he wrote his book.

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St Swithun’s, along with other churchyards such as Otterton and Whitchurch, Canonicorum to name two others that I know, are also providing a wilding contribution.

My understanding is that it was never intended that the whole of St Swithun’s churchyard become overgrown. Coved-19 meant a complete lockdown and a prevention for any work - even outside. As we can see now, the left-hand side and selected paths have been mown. When flowers have set seeds in August and the butterfly breeding cycle has been completed, the rest of the churchyard will be mown.

As a Friend of St Swithun’s, a volunteer footpath warden, and a member of Devon Wildlife Trust, I can only celebrate this tiny bit of wilding in our parish.

From Dawn Perkins I have received a phone call which I am certain is a scam. It comes hot on the heels of the Treasury offer of £5,000 grants for updating insulation in homes.

This is the second such call from the same scammer/fraudster. The first call was (purportedly) from an 01395 number, the following number starting with a 6. I don't think there are any such numbers. I blocked that number (01395 642139) and have also blocked the second number from which I was called (01395 642155). I have checked with BT, who rang today's number and found it to be unobtainable.

The other odd thing was that both calls were identical: "This is Matthew calling back about your loft insulation..." (laid-back Westcountry voice), and is clearly a recording. The latest call began with a brief bit of background noise before the message began.

I feel that local people should be alerted and made aware of this scam, as some will be making enquiries about insulating their homes and may be taken in by what appears, to them, to be a return call.

HISTORY OF ALLOTMENTS IN THE PARISH OF WOODBURY In 1887 the Allotments Act was introduced, which made it possible for local authorities to acquire land for allotments – by compulsory purchase if necessary. It also made it compulsory for local authorities to provide allotments where there was demand for them.

Some local authorities resisted, and in 1908 a further bill went through Parliament known as the Small Holdings and Allotments Act, which forced councils to provide allotments where there was demand.

35 This Act is still in place today and a local authority is obliged to provide allotments if there is demand from more than 6 people. During the First World War, Germany’s blockade caused food shortages which increased the demand for allotments. One source of land suitable for allotments, but not large enough for general agricultural use, was the land owned by railway companies. These parcels of land were often allotted to the railway workers and this is the reason that you will often see allotments by railway lines today.

Following the war there was a decrease in demand for allotments and this, combined with increased demand for building land for housing, reduced the number of allotments. But in the Second World War, when Britain was again blockaded and food ran short, the pressure for allotments was greater than it had been during the First World War, and even public parks were pressed into use for food production. The famous Dig for Victory campaign exhorted and educated the public to produce their own food and save shipping needed for war materials. After the war the result of demands for more and more building land saw the re-establishment of the Allotments Advisory Body which in 1949 recommended a scale of provision of four acres per 1,000 head of population. This resulted in the Allotment Act of 1950. Food rationing kept the demand for allotments and home grown foods high until the end of the war, although rationing continued until 1954. The desire for allotments has fluctuated over the last 50 or more years, but recently there has been a resurgence of local people growing their own fruit and vegetables.

There is very little written evidence of the allotments in the parish, though the maps of the period show where some of them were sited. There have been at least four different sites in Woodbury village, the earliest being in 1895 when the Rolle Estate offered the Parish Council an 8-acre field near the Globe Inn, which was farmed by Henry Glanvill, for the village allotments at a yearly rent of 50s per acre.

At the same time the Rolle Estate offered a field of 5¾ acres, farmed by Mr Alford, at the rent of 35s for allotments at Exton. The allotment applicants at Exton refused the field which was offered to them, though the parish councillors, who inspected the field, considered it suitable for allotments.

They appear to have accepted this land, though as in 1939 a report was sent to the Parish Council concerning the condition of allotments at Exton and the fence adjoining Mr Alford’s field, which would imply that they were still on the Alford’s land though not necessarily on the same field. Due to a need to build new houses after the war it was suggested that eight should be built in Exton on the old allotment field, so it is possible that these allotments had been abandoned after the war.

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The map shows the allotments on Globe Hill as well as those in Parsonage Way opposite Parsonage House. In 1939 Mr Bishop was instructed to repair the rails and steps of the stiles on the footpath from the Allotment Field to Woodbury Salterton. We can see from this that at that time the Parsonage allotments were being used. In 1943 a petition was received from Woodbury Allotment holders asking for the council’s help in procuring a fresh allotment field as the present one had become ‘potato sick’ and was no longer suitable. The Parish Council agreed to support them. It is probable that this refers to the Parsonage Allotment Field as it was certainly not used for that purpose after the war, though it is likely that all three sites were in use throughout most of the war. It is not known what action the Parish Council took but, since the Globe Field was still in use, it may have been that more acreage was added to that to replace the bad allotment. All allotments had ceased in the village by the 1960s, as interest in growing one’s own vegetables had waned and shops were able to provide everyone’s wants.

This next map of 1905 shows Allotment Gardens south of the Gilbrook close to Bridge Pit Farm. This map is the only indication of possible allotments on this site, but there is no mention of them in the council minutes so they may have been privately let.

In 1907 Mr Madge of Woodbury Salterton asked for an acre of land (under the Small Holdings and Allotments Act), to which request the Parish clerk asked where he wanted it and how much he was prepared to pay. There is no more information about this person or whether he acquired his plot, but there is evidence that there were early allotments, according to a farmer from Woodbury Salterton, at the top of the hill of Higher Road on a two-acre site.

These allotments had vanished by the 1950s; in fact the area became the village football field. There seem to have been no more allotments until, in the last few years, some more land was acquired near the School House in the middle of the village.

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The Parish Council minutes listed allotment holders at the beginning of WWI; two of them were actually market gardeners earning a living from the produce from their plots – the size of their plots can be seen from the rent they paid: Herbert Symes of Exton (£2. 6s. 6d), Joseph Pyke of Gulliford (15s. 9d), William Thomas (15s 6d), John Gooding, Joseph Kerby, Hermon Knowles, William Knowles, James Perryman and George Tucker (all paid 7s. 9d). The efforts being made to augment food supplies in the parish can be seen from minutes of the council. In 1915 it records that ‘a resident of Woodbury, who desires to remain anonymous, has authorised a local tradesman to supply every cottager with a packet of turnip and of cabbage seed on condition they are planted at once with a view to prevent any shortage in the coming War.’ A War Agricultural Organization Committee was formed to distribute seed potatoes which were provided by Devon County Council in March 1917 and three months later the following poster was displayed in the Parish: In view of the urgency to make the most of our potato crop, the Committee has decided to purchase a sprayer by the use of which it is hoped to secure a much larger crop and freedom from disease. Growers desiring to have the use of same are invited to make application to Miss Fulford or to any member of the parish council not later than Tuesday, June 12th. The estimated cost of spraying the crop, which includes labour, is about four pence per land yard.

In 1996, the centenary year of the Parish Council, once more allotments were requested by some parishioners. The place chosen was a large triangle of land between the footpath of Pathfields and Watery Lane at the top of Bonfire Hill. After a few years of struggle against thistles and other field weeds with hard work, and large amounts of manure and compost, the land has been made very fertile and the allotments are thriving. The present Covid-19 crisis has meant that allotment holders have had the time to devote to their plots and the whole area is flourishing with all types of vegetables and soft fruits.

Gill Selley

38 RULES OF THE ROAD Have you noticed a marked deterioration in driving habits during lockdown?

A recent survey has found the following offences to be the most annoying:  speeding  not signalling  playing loud music  not checking mirrors  lazy lane discipline If you are a 21st century cyclist, such bad driving habits present a constant hazard, not to mention potholes or deer jumping out and knocking you off your bike, as happened to Judy Green recently. But if you were a cyclist in the 19th century, there were other dangers to be dealt with, as revealed in a fascinating rulebook of the Ealing Cycling Club, printed in 1886, and discovered by Judy during a serious lockdown de-cluttering.

The name Green features prominently in the list of dignitaries and committee members, and Tim – Judy’s husband – believes the book to have belonged to his greatgreat grandfather, or even great-great-great! He knows cycling has been in the Green genes since bicycles were first invented and allowed on the public highways.

So, here are a few delightful insights into those early cycling days: Rule II – That this Club be restricted to Gentlemen Amateurs.

Rule VIII – That the Committee of the Club may, if it thinks fit, require any member to resign; and on the neglect or refusal of such Member to do so within one week after the said request, such Member be expelled.

However, by the time we get to Rule XIV, things have changed: That Ladies be admitted as Members of this Club.

39 Moving on to the Rules of the 1886 Road, there are instructions for Formation of Line: Dress by the Left… Keep at a safe distance, in case of sudden halting of rider in front from accident or inadvertence…

On Passing Led Horses, members were instructed to Pass on the side of man leading the horses.

On Meeting Carriages or Horses, the advice was to Slacken speed; and, if requested to do so, dismount, but not otherwise, as sudden dismounts often have the worst effect. A slow pace and a few words form the best course.

The rider should always keep as far away from the horse as possible…

Never pass between two vehicles or riders, as such a course is fertile of accidents, and very likely to put the Cyclist in the wrong, and possibly to risk his machine.

As for Shooting Hills: Riders should never lose the perfect control of their machines… In case of any rider, owing to insufficient brake power, losing control, he should guide his machine to extreme Right; and shouting warning, those in front should close to the Left, to let him pass in safety.

This is most important, in protection of limbs and machines.

And finally, instructions for Night Riding: Lamps to be lighted for night riding… This is necessary, not only as regards advising passengers and vehicles on the road, but for the prevention of collision amongst riders themselves… All riders are required by the Club to carry both lamp and bell or gong.

Wonderful stuff!

Val Arndt

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Do you have a picture that captures the ‘Spirit of the Heaths’?

This summer, as many of us have enjoyed more time to explore and connect with the landscape, the Pebblebed Heath Conservation Trust (PHCT) team are excited to launch a new and exciting project, asking for a photo that captures what is so special about our heaths.

‘The Heaths and Me’ aims to explore through photography, the range of experiences and feelings we have on or about the heaths and asks our many visitors to define exactly what this place means to them.

As land managers, alongside our heathland colleagues at the RSPB and Devon Wildlife Trust, we understand what makes the Pebblebed Heaths special: the habitats that are present, the wildlife they support and the historical features that are under our care. We also put a good deal of thought into how we engage with people to enable them to understand why the heaths are important and how to help us care for them. But with this project we want to dig deeper into why the heaths are important to the people who choose to spend time here. We recognise the strong sense of connection between local communities and the heaths. But those associations are diverse and not always tangible or simple for people to explain. But these often overlooked details are important and help make up the story of the heaths, why it is special, and its spirit.

The project is being led by Kim and Kate at the PHCT, helped by volunteer Andy Thatcher, who is also studying for a Masters in Photography at Falmouth University. As well as providing a valuable archive, Andy will be selecting a number of contributions which he feels communicate something personal and individual. He'll then be adding his own photograph in response and bringing images and words together into a series of pieces for an exhibition next year.

With most people having access to camera or a mobile phone we hope this will make it easy for as many people as possible to contribute and take part.

Whether you are an experienced, amateur or a smartphone snapper; whether your photo captures den-building, sunrises, swimming dogs, a favourite stream or wildlife close-up, on the open heath or deep in a plantation, all contributions will build up the story of this much-loved landscape. We hope everyone will be inspired to share their own image of their heaths.

Between now and September look out for our social media posts and pop-up reminders across the site to prompt you to contribute different types of image.

41 This isn’t a typical photography competition and we are not looking for the 'perfect shot', rather the sense of place or the moment or feeing it captures.

So, snap a photo next time you are out on the heaths, scroll back on your phone or dig out something older from the album.

Share your photos on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #TheHeathsAndMe, or by emailing mail@pebblebedheaths.org.uk. Further details of the project can be found at www.pebblebedheaths.org.uk.

Kate Ponting BEd (Hons), Countryside and Communities Officer Tel: 01395 443881. DDI: 01395 446918. Mobile: 07917 104250.

Email - kate.ponting@clintondevon.com. Visit us at www.clintondevon.com

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To: Karen Squires, Willowfield, Oakhayes Road, Woodbury EX5 1JT Tel: 233299 karensquires100@gmail.com The Woodbury News accepts no liability for:- i) Any claims made by the advertiser; ii) Any errors or omissions in the advertisement as submitted by the advertiser; iii) Any legal action as a result of the advertisement.

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Modest Rates.

For bookings please contact:

Pat or Gill Bricknell 01395 232463

Woodbury Village Hall Hall and two meeting rooms, Fully equipped kitchen WIFI, sound system and projector Available for: Dances and Parties Meetings and Classes Exhibitions and Craft Fairs Badminton, Plays, Business Lettings For bookings please contact: Robin or Marian Lennox Tel: 01395 232126 email:- woodburyvh@gmail.com www.woodburyvillagehall.org.uk

48 Further to many recent enquiries:

Robert Miller Local Painter & Decorator of many years, is still in business.

A lifetime of experience!

All painting and decorating jobs considered.

Contact Bob on

01395 233773 or 07800 854839 THORNS COTTAGE, WOODBURY

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Facial Rejuvenation treatment Discreet clinics now available.

Speak to our friendly team.

Tel: 01395 442552

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