May 2020

WOODBURY NEWS

MAY 2020

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MAY 2020

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EDITORIAL

Believe it or not, only a mere two months ago we were editing March’s Woodbury News – quite a fat edition, full of news of events past and forthcoming plans for the spring and summer months – club AGMs, film shows and concerts, sporting activities and of course celebrations planned for VE Day. Just one month ago we heard about Covid-19, and were learning to live with social distancing. During this past month, it has been impossible to turn on the television or radio or to pick up a newspaper and to remain oblivious to the way the world, the country and our own individual lives have changed in such a short time. It is probably fair to say that none of us could have anticipated what this would mean.

I am not going to dwell on the horrors and implications of this devastating disease: of the unhappiness, distress, suffering and anxiety caused to so many, of the culture of blame and shame, of criticisms, of job losses and financial hardship, of fake news and scams by phone and on the internet. Did you anticipate working from home (if indeed you still have a job) or of simultaneously trying to homeschool young children? Could you possibly have imagined being confined 24 hours of the day, for three whole months in your own home? Lockdown has just been extended for another three weeks.

We cannot get away from all this, as we are all affected in one way or another.

Instead, let’s think of the good outcomes. Prior to coronavirus, when did you last acknowledge with handclapping and banging of saucepan lids the fantastic band of NHS workers, of carers and essential workers who may well be risking their own lives to help others? When did you last speak to your neighbour? When did you last collect prescriptions or do shopping for someone less vulnerable than yourself? When did you last speak to that relative or friend you had lost contact with, or indeed a lonely person just longing to actually speak to someone? When did you last offer to help with homeschooling via WhatsApp or similar, perhaps to relieve a stressed parent trying to juggle two jobs at once? When did you last go for a precious walk (with or without the family dog) or a cycle ride ‘en famille’ – yes, mum, dad, teenagers and younger siblings all together?

We are lucky to live in our particular part of the world. How wonderful it is to be able to hear the birdsong without the constant hum of passing cars, to look at the vibrant colours of spring – the profusion of blossom, the pale lime green of new leaves opening up on the trees, of green shoots popping up in recently ploughed fields, of hedgerows full of wild flowers (editor’s photos on the front cover*) and, for most of the past month, brilliant blue skies. We are currently living through a unique period of contemporary history, which will be remembered by future generations. Whilst coping with the bad things, let’s try and concentrate on the good.

Keep safe and well, and live with hope for better times ahead. * Can you identify them? Answers next month.

4 ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY Associate Priest Reverend Nigel Mason.

Email: revdnigel540@gmail.com Administrator: Jill Dupain dupain@hotmail.co.uk As there are no church services or events to tell you about, here is an interesting article about one of the valuable artefacts housed in the church, Cranmer’s Great Bible. I wonder how many of you have looked closely at the Bible in the display cabinet. It is one of five editions of the Bible printed in 1549 during the reign of Edward VI. It was donated to St Swithun’s in 1960 by Mrs Egerton and Mr Abell JP of Exmouth after restoration. Sadly over 400 plus years it has suffered damage from damp and insects. Some pages are missing, others have been replaced by photocopies from the British Library. However, it remains a historically valuable book. It has two original woodcuts, one of Abraham and Isaac and one of Jacob’s ladder. I have left the page open at one of them, so when we are allowed back into church go and see which one! It also has one remaining original frontispiece and doodles and writing in margins left by previous owners. I took the Bible to the archivist at the Cathedral archives and he was able to confirm its authenticity. He was also prepared to house it in their archive, but for the present it will stay in St Swithun’s for us to enjoy.

Sue Hudson The flag of St George flying on the church tower reminds us that the church is still a presence in these dark days.

As the church is locked there will be no paper copies of our Digest Newsletter available in church, but we are continuing to produce the electronic version. If you would like to receive the link to this please send your email address to st.swithuns.digest@gmail.com.

FLOODLIGHTING ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH Many of you will have noticed that the church floodlighting has been on continually during April. The church wardens wanted to do this as a “symbol of hope” during the stressful times of coronavirus and the social isolation that goes with it. There were some requests for floodlighting to celebrate family events during this time: Bridget Williams wanted to celebrate family events on Monday 6 April, Easter Sunday 12, Monday 13 and Thursday 30, and Sue Hudson for her birthday on Thursday 9 April and Paul Hudson’s birthday on Saturday 11. They both contributed the usual donation and anyone can make a donation to offset the cost. If you wish to do this please contact Sue Hudson, 38 Fulford Way, Woodbury. Telephone 232203, email suejhudson@btinternet.com.

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.

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6 WOODBURY CRICKET CLUB It is a very strange and difficult time for everybody.

The cricket club is struggling, along with all sporting and leisure clubs.

Obviously we have no cricket and very little indication of when we may be able to resume training and playing. While this hits the club financially, we have a duty to continue as best we can to prepare the playing field for if and when cricket can start again.

Last month we agreed with the Parish Council that the dog ban should be lifted to allow the local community to exercise and walk their dogs until cricket can resume.

I hope that we will able to begin cricket at some stage this summer which will not only provide games for adults but also for our colts. As a club we will be guided by government and ECB advice.

Ian Hughes WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB Plants for Sale The Garden Club Plant Sale is, of course, not happening in the village hall this year, but the plants are still being grown and need homes!

Money raised is mostly for the Exmouth Community Larder, but also St Swithun’s Bells Fund, the Garden Club and Woodbury RBL. Strict precautions are being taken to quarantine plants before sale, and collection is by arrangement only. Full details of what is available and how to order are on the website; telephone enquiries are only for those without a computer (232462). https://woodburydevonplants.wordpress.com/ Debby Mullier

PLANTS FOR SALE The Garden Club Plant Sale may be cancelled, but the plants still need a home!

The money will be going to local organisations and charities.

Available now – hardy plants.

Coming soon – bedding and tub plants, tomatoes, vegetables, etc.

Find out what’s available, prices, how to order and collect on the new website, woodburydevonplants.wordpress.com.

If you don’t have a computer, telephone Debby on 232462.

Plants to be collected on your daily exercise outing, and by arrangement only to keep us all safe!

7 Update on Village Organisations during the Pandemic As treasurer of four village organisations I feel I am in a good place to report on how they are doing during the lockdown with no income due to nonoperation. (See Tennis Club, Village Hall, Church Rooms and St Swithun’s Church).

Pat Browne WOODBURY TENNIS CLUB The club had to close the courts and hut in the middle of March. Fortunately all winter league matches had been completed, but all summer matches are on hold. The junior coaching programme which was due to start has been cancelled. Those parents who have paid are entitled to a full refund or can hold their places for next year. I was very pleased that the majority of former members have re-joined for this year, plus two new members. Thus the club has sufficient resources to pay its expenses. The national and county LTA have been supportive and this year’s annual subscription (£220) to the LTA will be returned to the club. The committee had intended to upgrade the hut/ pavilion, but this project is now on hold.

WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL The village hall closed its doors in mid-March, and since all organisations using the hall have stopped operating, there is a considerable loss of income.

However over the past few years the governance of the hall has been restructured: it is now a registered company limited by guarantee with a board of directors. This was accomplished, despite many legal challenges, by past chairs, Chris Wakefield and Gordon Cameron, and continued under present chair, Chris Quantick. The result is that now the hall is efficiently managed by a hard-working group of directors, and the caretaking staff are employed with PAYE payments. The hall was able to apply for, and did receive, the government grant for loss of business; also the staff can receive 80% of salary from the government job retention scheme. Provided business can resume in September, the hall will not have lost money and a few painting and decorating improvements can take place when the hall is empty.

THE CHURCH ROOMS (WOODBURY CHURCHLANDS TRUST) The Church Rooms is an independent charity, not owned or governed by the church, despite the name. Over the last few years it has had sufficient income to cover its expenses and has built up a small reserve. This has been helped by the community coffee mornings, which have provided a steady income, and occasional grants. There are sufficient reserves to see out the few months of closure.

Editor’s Note : In order to maximise submitted copy and photographs into Woodbury News, it may be necessary to reduce the size of some items.

The Editorial team will attempt to do this as carefully as possible.

8 ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH The doors of St Swithun’s church were locked in mid-March and no service or activity can happen within that space. Fortunately there has been dry, warm weather so the fabric will not deteriorate too rapidly. Without services and lych gate stalls or any other fund-raising events, there is little income but still significant expenditure. The church cannot avail itself of government, local authority or even parish council assistance, and must find common fund payments to the Diocese (e.g. for payment to clergy) of £2,230 per month. The church is a Grade 1 listed building, the most prominent and historically important building in the parish, supported by a small ageing congregation, who are now struggling to make ends meet.

I have requested that the parish council take back responsibility for maintenance of the clock on the church tower, and I will seek assistance for the maintenance of the cemetery (which is open to all former residents of Woodbury, irrespective of belief or non-belief) from our local authority.

Whereas the other organisations are in good health and will survive this virus crisis, the church will be in great difficulty without a financial windfall.

FRIENDS OF WOODBURY SURGERY The coronavirus crisis As we are all aware, the devastatingly rapid spread of this virus has turned all our lives upside down. We are extremely pleased 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. These volunteers are delivering medications to folk who can’t get to the surgery to collect them, doing food shopping and deliveries, and generally offering support to those isolated and housebound.

We are so gratified by the amazing response from people in all sectors of our village community – they are doing an extraordinary job.

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!

WOODBURY SURGERY All prescriptions are now handed out from the dispensary side door.

Please do not enter the surgery unless you have been asked to attend by a clinician. For more information or to consult with your doctor please go to our website: www.woodburysurgery.co.uk/news/prescription-collection

9 NEWS FROM THE HISTORY SOCIETY To keep the interest of History Society members going during the lockdown, the society is sending out a weekly 'snippet' of times gone by, electronically to members. Nearly all are online, which is very useful, particularly in the current situation.

10 WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Team Woodbury find ourselves, like you all, in very strange and unprecedented times. As a school we are used to having over 200 children and staff in each day, and the school is just not the same without having everyone together.

Like schools across the country we are open for keyworker children and it has been a delight spending time with the children who are coming to school - undertaking a variety of activities such as forest school, gardening, developing the spiritual garden, pond-dipping and art and craft activities, alongside the learning that the other children are doing at home. The children also work together each week on a theme. So far, we have explored space, Easter, sporting heroes and dinosaurs.

We are in the process of reaching out to the community by creating a picture in our long window, where we display our Christmas scene each year. The aim is to add to the window each week, bringing a little joy to those who happen to pass by. Perhaps you can add Castle Lane to your daily exercise route to see how the display develops in the coming weeks.

If the children are not in school, then they are learning from home through ‘Google Classroom’, with the teachers setting daily and weekly learning activities. The teachers are enjoying receiving messages from their class and looking at the learning that is being sent in from the children.

Alongside this, we are trying to ensure that the children are looking after themselves both physically and mentally. On our website we have set up pages with ideas on keeping physically active, and ways for promoting positive emotional and mental health while at home.

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We also have a school blog that the children and teachers will be updating weekly, explaining to the community what we have been up to in school.

We are all looking forward to when we can all be together again.

We send you our best wishes and our thoughts are with you, your family and friends. We wish you all well and hope that everyone stays safe and healthy.

Gillian Pyle and all of Team Woodbury

PLEASE DRIVE WITH EXTRA CARE Sadly a few motorists are finding the emptier roads and lanes a magnet for speeding.

Please remember that more pedestrians, cyclists and children (some on scooters) are out walking and enjoying the limited amount of time allowed for exercise.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT HOSPITALS ARE PARTICULARLY BUSY AT PRESENT AND DO NOT NEED TO SPEND TIME PATCHING UP INJURED PATIENTS.

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12 HOPE4KIBERA Breaking the Cycle of Poverty through Education hope4kibera.org.uk We are now registered with the Charities Commission No. 1189029.

Kibera Covid Crisis Covid-19 makes life difficult for us, but the lockdown is devastating for the urban poor in lower income countries. No income means no food and people are starving.

In Kibera, Nairobi, there are 800,000 people, literally living on top of each other, forced to stay in their two square mile slum. No distancing, no medical care if you get sick, and worst of all, no income at all. They live hand to mouth and usually try to scrape together at most one meal a day on daily casual wages of US 1$ per head.

Now all work has ceased.

We are doing well helping each other here, can we help a little there?

Our partners in Kibera have already distributed 410 family food baskets and our charity has contributed £7,580. We diverted £3,980 raised for next term’s school fees, because the school is closed with Covid restrictions, added £500 from the John Wynne Poor Fund and other generous donations.

We want to help a bit more and have launched a campaign to raise £4,000 to provide 250 food baskets to feed another 250 families #food4kibera.

Please see details at: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/food4kibera, www.instagram.com/hope4kibera, on Facebook or visit our website www.hope4kibera.org.uk

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DO '4', DONATE ÂŁ4, CHALLENGE 4 MORE. What can you or your kids do for the #food4kibera challenge? We suggest: cycle 4 miles; go on a 4 mile jog; run up and down your stairs 4 times; draw 4 rainbows; bake 4 cupcakes; 4 minutes on the trampoline in fancy dress; 4 press-ups; sing 4 different songs; dress up in 4 different outfits; call 4 friends... the crazier the better!

Please join us in making a difference and saving lives The 'John Wynne Way' Walk was planned for 9 May and is postponed because of Covid restrictions.

Charlie Collins WOODBURY AND DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Wednesday coffee morning group have been keeping themselves busy gardening, catching up with family history and taking our daily exercise.

Devon County has informed me that anyone can fly the Union Flag on VE Day 8 May, which does not have to be removed until after VJ Day 15 August. Hopefully lots of people will put out flags and bunting on their own properties (making sure they stay safe) commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday 8 November is still due to take place at the moment.

Plans are afoot for Devon RBL Branches to make a wall hanging, banner or quilt to commemorate in November 2021 the hundredth anniversary of the formation of the Royal British Legion. The deadline for pieces to be put together is May 2021.

The national Poppy Appeal date is from Thursday 22 October to Saturday 7 November.

My husband and I will plant the troughs and two tubs at the end of May with the pelargoniums that Jean Carpenter started to grow for us.

Keep in touch and stay safe.

Any help you may need, please ring me on 01395 232696.

Sandra Huish WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION Due to the current restrictions, all planned events have been put on hold until it is deemed safe to meet up again. This includes the proposed twinning visit to Bretteville in May. Talks have been held and it is hoped that this visit can take place during October. However, nothing has been finalised yet, and as soon as we are able to, we will inform members. Please all stay safe and well during these worrying, distressing times. Jan Owen and Nita Goffron

Readers of Woodbury News are asked to be aware that planned events mentioned in some articles may now not happen.

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WOODBURY SALTERTON NEWS HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Easter The church building was of course, like all churches, closed at Easter but the church i.e. the people, still celebrated Easter.

PRACTICAL HELP IN THE VILLAGE DURING COVID -19 ISOLATION The newly formed Woodbury Salterton Hub consisting of friends, neighbours and others, joined with the Friends of Woodbury Surgery to offer support to everyone in the village.

Leaflets were distributed to every home. Volunteers are offering to pick up shopping or prescriptions, post items or get in any urgent supplies.

They also offer a friendly phone chat to anyone struggling with isolation.

HEADBANDS FOR THE NHS Some WI members are making headbands for the RD&E hospital. A call went out to all WI members to make these bands onto which face masks can be fixed with buttons.

Normally face masks hook over the ears but the wearers’ ears become sore and irritated over a short time so these bands, which can be washed, will make for comfort.

RAINBOWS Rainbows in support of the NHS were displayed in several places in Woodbury Salterton.

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People put bears in their windows as part of the national campaign Spot The Bear to make walks more interesting for children.

Katharine Wheeler WHAT ABOUT A QUIZ? Before the lockdown started I had begun to sell a summer quiz in an effort to raise some more funds for our church. I named it The Scarecrow Event Quiz because I was connecting it to our annual Scarecrow Challenge in June.

Sadly this is unlikely to take place, which means a loss of fun to the village and a financial loss to the church of around £500.

If you would like to have a go as a diversion in these difficult times, I can send the quiz by email or by post. Copies cost £2 and there is a £10 prize for the best entry. Entries to be in by the end of June.

You can telephone for a copy 01395 232009 or request one by email avmx79@dsl.pipex.com.

Payment for same could be by cheque made out to Woodbury Salterton PCC or by bank transfer to the church’s account: 30 93 14 Acc. No 02863238 Lloyds, Exeter. Woodbury Salterton PCC account.

Thank you to those who have already supported it. I even had an extra £10 donation from Mrs Margaret Taylor in Exeter because she said she had so enjoyed having something different to which to put her mind.

I have been spending the lockdown planning my usual autumn quiz for the church. Entitled Britain in Bloom it will come out in October. Thanks.

Katharine Wheeler The Woodbury News attempts to represent a variety of views within the community, but does not accept responsibility for anything but Editorial comment. While it may publish unacknowledged material, nothing is included unless the Editor knows the name and address of the author(s).

16 WOODBURY SALTERTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Our school might be closed to most of our pupils during the pandemic but we have been busy during term-time. Our children’s lives have been disrupted with the new routine of learning at home and being away from friends and teachers. But our staff have been working hard in the background, offering inspiring ideas, and school has been open for a small number of children who have parents working in frontline professions. We would like to share some highlights of the school’s work and encourage you to visit our website where there are lots of resources to keep learning going at this challenging time: https://www.woodbury-salterton.devon.sch.uk/category/latest-news/ Collective Worship Whilst most of our pupils will not be present for our daily acts of worship, we have been encouraging our parents and children to remember this important act each day as it is a fundamental part of our school life and even more meaningful in this time of worry, of loss and bereavement. One of the prayers shared on the website was “A prayer for the world”: God of love and hope, you made the world and care for all creation, but the world feels strange right now.

The news is full of stories about Coronavirus.

Some people are worried that they might get ill.

Others are anxious for their family and friends.

Be with them and help them to find peace.

We pray for the doctors and nurses and scientists, and all who are working to discover the right medicines to help those who are ill.

Thank you that even in these anxious times, you are with us.

Help us to put our trust in you and keep us safe.

Amen.

Mental Health During this difficult time we know that many of our children will be feeling worried about what is going on and perhaps struggling to understand why the changes are necessary. Being away from friends, family and school can make some children feel sad. On our website we have links for our pupils to access support and on 14 April we posted lots of activities from Heads Up for the children to take part in, including the 21day happiness challenge. Prior to the pandemic our children had been learning to incorporate 10-a-day for positive mental health and developing healthy routines for the wellbeing of their bodies and their minds. These activities are especially important at this time and they include:

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Talk about your feelings 2.

Do something you enjoy and are good at 3.

Keep yourself hydrated 4.

Eat well 5.

Keep active in mind and body 6.

Take a break 7.

Stay connected to those you care about 8.

Ask for help 9.

Be proud of your very being 10. Actively care for others.

These are good for everyone in our communities, young and old, and we hope you can build these into your day too during this period of lockdown.

Learning Resources Staff have posted links and suggested activities on the website for each year group and have created learning packs, printed and available for collection because we understand that many children will have to share laptops and PCs with their working parents.

Visit the website for links to our Accelerated Reading scheme to keep going with your reading progress.

Class teachers have put up exciting learning themes tied in with our current focus on the curriculum.

There is lots to do!

Governing Body Governors continue to work in partnership with the Federation’s senior leadership team and meet via an online platform to carry on with our statutory responsibilities.

Support to our communities Children qualifying for free school meals are able to gain support from school on Mondays through a food hamper; school will contact you to agree collection.

Foundation and reception children for September 2020 entry By now parents will have received confirmation about their child’s place for September 2020. If you are a parent and are still considering whether a place at Woodbury Salterton would be right for your child, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office on admin@woodbury-salterton.devon.sch.uk and ask to speak to our Head of Learning, Mrs Milford.

Clare Rooke, Chair of Governors, Pebblebed Heath Federation

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EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EXTON Services at St Andrew’s church are suspended at this time, and the church is closed.

Celebration of Easter 2020 The flowers were all given by several people in Exton from their gardens, which they kindly left at their gates for collection.

EXTON VILLAGE SUPPORT Exton Village Events are organising village support. If you need any help or can help others, please contact Debbie Kearey 07796 86539.

QUIZZES The answers to last month’s Quiz are on page 33. Why not have a go at the May one?

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Lorry drivers snack.

100% Au. Istanbul hareem Up in the sky.

Even further away in the sky.

Big cat pub.

Musically noisy insect.

Full of delicious bubbles.

Lots of parties to enjoy.

Outside meal.

Twice as good.

Alcoholic drink but something to get your teeth into.

So big they fill you mouth.

Sweet tooth cleaner.

Pub game with a ball.

19 EXTON EASTER BUNNY Faced with the cancellation of the traditional Easter egg hunt in the Goose Field (due to you know what), the Exton Village Events (EVE) committee stepped in to save the day. Villagers were invited to create an Easter decoration to adorn their garden gate, wall, fence or doorstep, spurred on by the possibility of a visit from the Easter Bunny! What creativity and ingenuity was unleashed – colourful bunnies hiding in bushes, Easter wreaths, decorated eggs along fences, a miniature Easter garden, even a giant egg sitting in a deckchair! Knitted lambs and rabbits appeared in windows and on garden walls, while posters proclaimed ‘Happy Easter.’

It’s amazing the lengths to which Exton residents will go to secure a visit from the Easter Bunny! And we were not disappointed; sure enough, come Easter morning, chocolate eggs had been left at each house displaying a decoration. Happy bunnies all round, one might say.

We are so very grateful to EVE and especially to the Easter Bunnies for following through with this idea. Potentially bored children were given a fun project, people were cheered up and amused, and we all had a wonderful break from thinking about – well, you know what!

And yes please, let’s make this an annual Exton tradition.

Liz Williams

20 EXMOUTH COMMUNITY LARDER Exmouth Community Larder needs our support more than ever. In lieu of donating food, please send your cheque, payable to The Salvation Army, clearly marked ‘Exmouth Community Larder’ on the reverse, to: Exmouth Community Larder, c/o Salvation Army Hall, Sheppards Row, Exmouth EX8 1PW Message from ESTUARY LEAGUE OF FRIENDS We are following government guidelines and are self-isolating.

If you are ill or have an underlying health condition and are unable to get out, we are here to support you. Please call us on 01392 879009.

The sort of things we are able to help with are: picking up medication; requests direct to pharmacies can also be made; picking up shopping; posting mail; urgent supplies; dog walking and a friendly phone call.

EXTON RAILWAY STATION. 150TH ANNIVERSARY 1861 - 2011 Exton Station on the Avocet line was originally known as Woodbury Road. It was one of the first five stations to be opened with the new line of the London South Western Railway from Exeter to Exmouth on 1st May 1861. There were three classes of carriages with fares for a single journey from Exeter to Woodbury Road: first class 1s 3d, second class 1s and third class 7d. The little station had its own signal box until June 1918 when it was replaced by a ground frame. Farm produce and commercial items were brought by horse and cart from the surrounding areas and incoming goods would be collected in the same way from the station’s two sidings. The sidings were closed to goods traffic on 6 March 1961 but two holiday camping coaches remained there until 1964 and the track then was removed in 1965.

At one time Woodbury Road had a stationmaster and two signalmen but in the 1920s they were replaced with two grade 1 porters who were then accountable to the stationmaster at Topsham. They were responsible for collecting all monies and forwarding them to Exeter Central Station. With the platform being much lower than the train (except for the raised section at the far end as it still is today), the staff used some portable steps to assist passengers on and off the train. Once the station was no longer manned this practice had to cease.

In the past this little station was a hive of activity and it is noted that in the year 1928 15,764 tickets were issued, some of which were season tickets, and 930 parcels and 972 milk churns were transported. Goods received were 598 tons of coal and 3,124 tons of commercial and domestic items off-loaded in the sidings. Whilst the sidings were in use, William Pratt remembers off-loading coal for his family's greenhouses, and loading boxes of lettuces and later, carnations, from their business on to the train.

During WWII Woodbury Road received coal and NAAFI supplies for the Royal Marine Camp. The Lympstone Commando Station was not opened until 1976.

21 In September 1958 Woodbury Road was re-named Exton. This was more appropriate as Woodbury was two and a half miles away and Exton was developing from a hamlet into a village.

In 1965 the word Halt was added and at the same time the station became unstaffed, but in 1969 it again reverted to Exton. On the night of the 30th September 1960 an enormous storm raged throughout the West Country with widespread flooding, particularly in both Woodbury and Exton.

Not only was the little thatch and cob church of Exton destroyed but the concrete plinths of the railway bridge adjacent to the station were severely damaged. During the emergency repairs to the bridge, trains had to travel at 5 miles an hour. In March 1961 a redundant bridge brought from Lapford in North Devon replaced the old bridge. The work was completed during the night of the 5th March and the whole procedure was completed with the track and ballast in place before the first train was due the next morning.

A private house was built on the ground of the old sidings and what had previously been the stationmaster's house also became a private house. The booking hall and waiting room which had stood empty for several years were replaced by a restaurant known as The Silver Fox and later converted into a private home. In 1989 a passenger shelter was situated on the platform and from here there are still stunning views across the Exe estuary towards Exminster, Powderham and Star Cross. According to the level of the tide, boats in full sail or wading birds feeding on the mud flats are a pleasurable sight.

David Elphick

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ROUND AND ABOUT DRAWSTRING BAGS FOR MEDICAL STAFF This picture shows a small selection of the bags made for medical staff to put their uniforms in once they finish a shift.

The uniform can stay in the drawstring bag and go into the washing machine without being touched again.

The wonderful people of Woodbury answered the call for help, as they always do, by cutting up many a pillowcase and duvet cover. Several sewing machines have ground to a halt under the strain of working overtime.

Some of the bags will be going to our own surgery, with the rest heading to RD&E. A huge thank you to all who helped.

Anna Crafer RD&E APPEAL Members of the RD&E Foundation Trust have recently received a newsletter mentioning, amongst other things, an appeal which has recently been launched. The information below was added to the hospital website’s main page on 24 March under the heading ‘Help Us Help You – Donating to the RD&E’, from which there is a link to the relevant Virgin Money Giving pages: We have launched a new appeal #HelpUsHelpYou to support our NHS staff at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital during this vital time. As you are aware during this Coronavirus epidemic, our wonderful NHS staff are working extremely hard to keep everyone safe and well. It is with this in mind that we know many of these keyworkers will need extra support. We want to be able to provide those NHS staff who need it with meal packages and essential items to keep them going; we also aim to provide a temporary dedicated rest area where there will be refreshments available.

We are all in this together. Please help us give thanks back to our wonderful NHS staff during this unprecedented time. #helpushelpyou Dawn Perkins

23 A NEW CAREER After serving for 25 years in the Police Force, during which time he gained several prestigious awards, Andrew Squires has retired. Woodbury News wishes him every success as he embarks on the next phase of his life spending more time with Karen and their family, and preparing for a new role as an off-road Landrover driving instructor.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Sarah Hornblower, of Woodbury, who dreamt up the idea of producing Achievement Awards. On her family’s daily walks, the certificates are safely delivered to primary aged children ‘to bring a bit of joy’ into their lives.

ADDERS ON THE COMMON I came across this beautiful adder on Monday 13 April, late afternoon, whilst walking on Woodbury Common near the old quarry.

It was about one metre long.

There have always been adders on the common and I recall seeing them as long ago as 40 years. The adder is Britain’s only venomous snake and they are very shy and secretive. They can be a bit sluggish until they have warmed themselves up in the sunshine.

Adders are normally hidden away in undergrowth and they would not attack a human being or a dog unless cornered. I bent down (at a distance) to take this photograph and it soon slid into the undergrowth when it detected my presence. Maybe it was basking in the open because there are currently so few humans and dogs on the common.

While the likelihood of being bitten by an adder is extremely small, some people and pets are bitten each year and, if it does happen, medical help should be sought immediately at A & E where effective treatment is readily available. Adder bites are potentially very serious, but there have only been 14 recorded human fatalities since 1876.

Nova Fisher

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Open letter from Colonel Simon Chapman OBE RM, Commandant of Commando Training Centre Royal Marines I hope you and your immediate families were able to enjoy Easter together at home and that you are managing to stay safe and healthy.

As with the Armed Forces in general, CTCRM continues to deliver essential training in order to fulfil the UK’s operational outputs. This means trained personnel will be ready to respond to the evolving COVID-19 situation and to provide resilience nationally as our support increases.

Elements of initial Royal Marines training and some specialist training continue. Consequently, you may see staff and trainees travelling to the Centre from their homes, or out training in the local area. In accordance with the government’s direction to the general population, CTCRM follows the guidance issued by Public Health England and social distancing rules are followed by our Service Personnel and civilians, except in a very few instances where a number of essential training tasks do not make this possible. In such cases, we have taken precautions to reduce the risk to trainees and staff, including training as cohorts, additional hygiene and cleaning.

Reduced training and fewer trainees means fewer staff, and many of my staff are working remotely from site. For those who are required to come to work, we have made every effort to maintain a safe living, working and training environment. The gymnasium (for personal use) and café facilities remain closed. Extra hand washing facilities and sanitiser are available and as much as possible meetings are being conducted by Skype, or by teleconference.

Our measures remain under constant review.

Whilst most of us who wear uniform are used to uncertainty and operating in difficult circumstances, COVID-19 is presenting challenges for all of us professionally and domestically. Whilst it is vitally important that training continues at CTCRM, having the support and understanding of the local community makes a big difference to my workforce and their families. We are very grateful, thank you.

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Summer is here and the wildlife is loving it!

Summer is finally here and the local wildlife has gone into top gear. The trees are covered in leaves, the birds are nesting, the wild flowers are coming out and, due to the lockdown, everywhere around the parish is tranquil.

One of the things we are still allowed to do is go out to rescue wildlife in distress. Many animals that we would not normally get to see are taking advantage of the quiet roads and roaming around far more openly. Sadly this means that they are susceptible to being hit by cars. We have recently been called out to rescue injured deer, foxes and seagulls in the daytime. Please be on the lookout for them when you venture out to do your shopping.

One of the things you can do in your spare time is top up the bird feeders or even build a nest box.

We have been given a grant by Devon County Council to produce kits for people to make up in their spare time. We are going to spend the money on materials to make up bird boxes, hedgehog shelters and boxes to use as bug hotels. If you would like to receive one of the kits, please contact us. The kits have been designed to cater for all abilities but if you are unable to make one up we will have a few pre-assembled units available so no one needs to miss out.

The warm weather has given us the opportunity to release some of the wild animals that have been rehabilitated over the winter. Rachel the rare longeared bat, George the hedgehog and Sven the woodmouse have all been released back into the wild in Woodbury. All of the animals we release are named after the people who found them, or the carers who rehabilitate them.

Please keep your eyes peeled for interesting wildlife sightings and post the pictures on our facebook group.

Keep well and enjoy the tranquility.

If you have any questions please get in touch with us at info@wildwoodbury.org or call Tony Bennett on 07971 082384.

Please join our Facebook groups: Wild-Woodbury and Woodbury Salterton Hedgehog Project; also check out our website http://www.wild-woodbury.org to find out more about what we are doing to help our local wildlife.

Tony Bennett Tel: 07971-082384 info@wild-woodbury.org Website: http://www.wild-woodbury.org/Facebook:Wild-Woodbury

26 NOTABLE TREES OF WOODBURY

This is the first in a series of occasional articles on some of the more noteworthy trees to be found within the parish of Woodbury. Having lived and worked in the parish as a professional arborist for over 35 years, I probably have a fairly unique, and in some cases, intimate, perspective on the trees growing immediately around us. Trees are the largest, oldest and longest living organisms on the planet and, as such, form a constant and vital backdrop to all our lives. Some of the trees I intend to talk about are spectacular specimen trees, others are less showy, but all have intrigued me over the years and I hope my musings will be of interest to others.

If there was a vote for the iconic tree of Woodbury, I’d imagine the winner would be the mature lime on the village green, growing near the war memorial. This particular specimen is probably a large leaved lime (Tilia platyphyllos), although perversely the leaves of this species are not necessarily that much bigger than those of other lime species. Various forms of this species and the common lime (Tilia x europaea) were much loved by Victorians for planting as street trees, as avenues, or on village greens - hence the tree seen here today. A spurt of commemorative tree planting occurred around the country to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897, which would correspond with my estimate of this tree’s age at 120 years.

The Woodbury Parish Council minute book entry for 1st April 1897 records a motion that “… an oak tree be planted on some suitable site in the village” to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee and, whilst this is clearly not an oak tree, it is quite possible that this is the tree eventually selected. Along with the tree planting, a motion was also passed that “the inhabitants have a day of rejoicing.”

27 They may have rejoiced around the newly planted tree, but in any case this tree was certainly standing tall over the village green long before anyone reading this was thought of and it will have witnessed plenty of rejoicing over the past 120 years or so. Lime trees are potentially long-lived and I would hope that this specimen will be keeping watch over the village into at least the next century.

In this country lime trees are generally not planted for timber, although all parts of the tree have their uses. To parishioners, possibly the most obvious attribute is that the flowers are very attractive to bees. The honey produced from the flowers is of a very high grade, with a particularly fine flavour. On a warm summer’s day the tree will be humming with bees and the scent of the blossom can perfume the whole of the green. The tree is also used as an unorthodox Christmas tree each winter when a team of us haul a garland of lights up and over the highest branches. The picture accompanying this article is one I took from the top of the tree on a crisp December morning some years ago, during one of my regular Christmas visits, showing an unusual view of the church.

There are three other lime trees on the village green. A common lime grows on the corner of the green near Phoenix Cottages. This tree is, I would estimate, around seventy years old. I remember, when I first moved into the village in 1985, that tree surgeons had just felled a companion lime on the edge of the green, growing close to where the pizza van currently parks. I believe that there may also have been, at one time, a third tree on the lower corner of the green, near where the noticeboard now stands. Our surviving tree is ailing, with decay in its base, and may not be long for this world. The central, felled tree, was immediately replaced with an American lime (Tilia americana), an uncommon tree and an unusual choice at that time. I knew the Head of Estates at East Devon District Council during the 80s and 90s he was a keen plantsman and possibly he had some influence in the choice of replacement species. A surprising number of unusual tree plantings pop up on council land within East Devon, having been planted during his tenure.

The final tree, near the noticeboard, is brand spanking new, having been planted this year to commemorate 100 years of Woodbury WI - a good choice I feel. With a bit of luck someone else will be writing about that tree in another 120 years’ time.

If you have any information that you can add to the above, or have any other comments, then feel free to contact me on my email below.

Graham Joyce Email: gmj@dartmoortreesurgeons.co.uk

28 JOHN MEDLEY LOVEBAND FULFORD John Medley Loveband Fulford was born on 29 July 1877 at Exeter, the second son of the architect Robert M Fulford and his wife Maria, and the grandson of the Reverend John Loveband Fulford, the vicar of Woodbury.

In 1896 John appears in the Navy list as a midshipman in the RN Reserve, but by 1900 he was in South Africa taking part in the Anglo-Boer War as a sergeant (No. 063) with Robert's Horse. While with that mounted unit, he was wounded on 9 March 1900 at Abraham's Kraal. During the war he also served with Steinaecker's Horse, apparently being promoted lieutenant while so employed.

He was serving with the Provisional Transvaal Constabulary when he received a staff posting with the Railway Staff on 12 November 1900.

Fulford's military career has been somewhat difficult to track fully, due to his being a member of various South African police units during most of his time in uniform.

Establishments such as the Transvaal Constabulary, of which he was a member, do not have records available like regular British troops, nor were promotions and such always listed in the London Gazette. So far, Fulford's younger years have proved elusive and the first record apparently of him shows him to be in South Africa during the Anglo-Boer War. According to one unconfirmed source, Fulford was captured by the Boers at Colenso and spent some time as Winston Churchill's cellmate. For his varied services during the Anglo-Boer War, Fulford would have been entitled to the Queen's South Africa Medal with the clasps "Paardeberg", Dreifontein", "Relief of Kimberley" and "Transvaal". He was also entitled to the King's South Africa Medal with its two clasps of "South Africa 1901" and "South Africa - 1902".

Fulford's post war career seems to have been limited to service with South African police forces and did not see any active service in the field during World War One. Around 1917 he was active in investigations to root

29 out Bolshevik sympathizers in South Africa. Fulford was an inspector with the South African Police at Boksburg with the rank of Captain in 1917 when a strike by white miners took place, protesting at the hiring of semi-skilled black mine workers. He was again involved in another mine workers’ dispute in 1922 when he led an attack on striking Afrikaan miners near a rail crossing at Boksburg on 27 February which resulted in many injuries and arrests but no deaths. The following day things became even worse when a crowd gathered outside the Boksburg jail to voice support for those taken into custody the day before. Fighting soon broke out between the police and strikers; this time the fracas left three of the strikers dead - one of whom was apparently killed by a bullet from their own ranks.

Fulford is listed as Captain, Inspector, South African Police, in Boksburg in the 1922 edition of the International Police and Detective Directory. Later in a passenger list dated 5 Oct 1932, from the ship Watusi, travelling with his wife from Mozambique to London, Fulford is listed as a Lieutenant-Colonel of South Africa Police (retired).

Information from a correspondent describes photographs of a 450/455 Webley revolver, which now resides in a private collection, that was carried by John Medley Loveband Fulford throughout the Anglo-Boer War. What makes this artifact stand out is that Fulford had small dated and engraved metal plaques attached to the revolver's walnut grips that highlight his military career. These include II S.A.L.H. - R.H. 1899-00 (2nd South African Light Horse/Robert's Horse), Trans Constb. 1900 (Provisional Transvaal Constabulary), 3H 1901-02-03 (Steinaecker's Horse) and S.A.C. 1903 (South African Constabulary). A fifth undated plaque is engraved J.M.L.Fulford R.N.R which confirms his service with the Royal Naval Reserve as recorded in the Navy Lists.

J. M. L. Fulford apparently retired to Fareham in England in the 1930s as Lieutenant-Colonel of South Africa Police, travelling from Mozambique to London. He died in England sometime in the 1960s.

Gill Selley

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.

30 RSPB AYLESBEARE COMMON Hello from all of us at RSPB Aylesbeare and hoping this edition of Woodbury News finds you all safe and well.

While many of our RSPB visitor facilities have had to close due to COVID-19, as registered common land our reserve remains open for people to enjoy the natural world as part of their daily exercise. Here are a few tips for enjoying our reserve safely:  Please DO maintain a physical distance of at least 2m from other visitors not a part of your household  Please DO wash your hands before and after enjoying the reserve  Please DON’T congregate on paths or near entrances to allow others to safely enjoy the reserve  There is NO car parking on the reserve As the breeding season kicks into gear for our ground-nesting birds we also ask visitors to keep all dogs on leads around the reserve. We know it is good to allow your dog some freedom but many of our birds are extremely sensitive to being disturbed by what they view as a predatory animal, and any disruption could cause their brood to fail. We are hoping that the fine weather will mean a successful year for our key breeding birds, with very early records showing that it should be a good year, but prolonged dry spells do come with a heightened fire risk. We carried out a lot of work earlier in the year to widen the firebreaks across the heath and have continued to do some maintenance using the tractor mower to ensure all our firebreaks are as effective as possible.

Our ponies remain out on the heath – they are all in good health and are picking up the slack for us now we are less able to undertake our usual habitat management works. The wildlife is also carrying on as usual, and we’ve seen plenty of common lizards and adders on the heath. They are particularly sensitive to disturbance at this time of year, so another good reason to keep your dog on a lead! This is the time of year to dust off your butterfly ID skills as they are out and about soaking up the spring sunshine: orange tips, speckled wood, green veined white, brimstones, peacocks and red admirals have all been spotted.

We await our summer residents, but a few species have made that incredible journey already. Swallows, house and sand martins have been seen on the river, wheatear, chiffchaffs, willow warblers seen on the reserve, and towards the end of the month we welcome the arrival of nightjars, one of our special visitors and probably my favourite bird.

If you aren’t able to get out onto Aylesbeare during this time, check out the RSPB website or find us on facebook (@RSPBExeEstuary) to get your daily dose of nature and find new ideas to keep yourself and the family entertained while you’re at home and in the garden. All the best from us, stay safe!

Ellie Woolway, Devon Reserves Administrator and the team at Aylesbeare Exe Estuary (01392 833311) & Aylesbeare Common (01395 233655) Eleanor.woolway@rspb.org.uk. Mobile – 07834174541.

31 WEATHER REPORT March provided 56mm (2ins) of rain here at Ebford, where we now experience a slight drought; no precipitation since the 16th! Not so easy for gardeners, but ideal for farmers, who have the powerful machinery to produce crop seedbeds where necessary.

The 20-year average for me has been 66.75mm, a little more than the amount for March 2020. However, the weekly amounts were 32, 15, 9mm and zero; with nothing but cold easterly winds, some frosts and a little dew for the last 15 days. We are really hoping for some traditional, warm April showers.

Norman Cann

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Doing today what is right for tomorrow.

The Rolle Estate Office and Bicton Arena closed weeks ago but, where possible, the rest of the Estate remains open and operational. All necessary adjustments have been made to ensure that the health and safety of tenants, employees and visitors, as well as livestock-welfare, is maintained, despite this unprecedented and very challenging situation we all find ourselves in.

Many staff are now able to work from home but for the farm team this isn’t an option as cows and heifers still need to be fed and looked after. The team at Clinton Farms has successfully adapted their entire milking operation to ensure staff can meet social distancing requirements whilst keeping the milking parlour running and caring for hundreds of cows, every day. Our milk-vending machine at Otterton Mill has seen sales double since the pandemic began and we have reduced the cost to £1 per litre to further support local communities at this difficult time.

All communities across the Estate seem to have established calm and organised systems to meet the needs of the most vulnerable and isolating.

By working alongside these local resilience networks, Clinton Devon Estates have been exploring ways to offer both practical and financial support to many of these projects. Contact us if you think we can help.

Many people are making the most of their daily exercise to explore local footpaths, bridleways and even roads whilst the traffic is reduced. Take a moment to check any off-road routes on a map or phone app beforehand and please don’t put those living in rural properties, farmer workers or their livestock at greater risk by taking shortcuts or detours, especially into farmyards and fields. Signs were installed recently on 30 gates across the farm to remind anyone who might be less used to exercising on farmland about the importance of this. With increased footfall, it is vital that everyone sticks to rights-of-way and always picks up after their dogs everywhere they go. This initiative has already reduced the number of walkers wandering across the farm and should hopefully keep our cows happier and healthier as well.

Although many recreational sites across East Devon have closed, the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths remain accessible for air and exercise.

Government guidance is clear about the need to stay home as much as possible, but there has never been a more important time to contribute to mental and physical wellbeing of local people enabling them to escape for far-reaching views and relative solitude. We have received thanks from many who value this aspect of the heaths, more than ever including several from keyworkers grateful for the chance to get outside after a long shift.

33 The Pebblebed Team hope to continue to support public access whilst managing the site for wildlife over the coming weeks. Vital conservation work includes keeping the heath safe from fire, improving habitats and surveying the rare wildlife. Our rangers are also monitoring visitor numbers and behaviour and staying alert for fly tipping and wildfire. Fourteen grazing ponies have arrived to help with vegetation management in the Hawkerland valley so if you are out and about, remember to close gates and take extra care when driving between Joney’s Cross and Hawkerland Road.

There is also still a good stock of Pebblebed beef for people to buy so if you fancy a locally produced roasting joint, steak or mince, contact stantyway@gmail.com for price list and to arrange collection from Otterton.

Delivery may be available for larger orders.

If you can’t get out just now to see spring unfold in the countryside, maybe follow Clinton Devon Estates or the Pebblebed Heath Conservation Trust on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to see regular wildlife updates and information. Stay safe and well. kate.ponting@clintondevon.com 01395 443881

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Quality Street Imperial Mints Black Magic Mars Bar Smarties Liquorice All sorts Polos Treats Kit Cats Roses Chocolates Dolly Mixtures Box of Milk Tray Match Sticks Chocolate Buttons Jelly Babies Whispers Double Decker Opal Fruits Rowntrees Chocolate

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BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS CARPENTER Chris Isaac Property Maintenance, Kitchens, Doors, Flooring, Fencing, Fascias/Guttering, Tiling, General Repairs. Free Estimates. Reliable tradesman. 07855 170674/01395 233933 chrisisaaccarpenter@gmail.com (1/12) MATHS TUITION: Experienced, female Maths teacher available to teach primary to GSCE level maths, 11+ and SATs prep. Now providing virtual tutoring and online support. Reasonable rates. Jane Moffatt on 07730 877889 janepmoffatt@gmail.com. (4/12) ALTERATIONS TO LADIES AND GENTS WEAR, MADE TO MEASURE CURTAINS AND ROMAN BLINDS, ALTERATIONS TO CURTAINS. Contact Shirley on 01395 223523. (6/12) COMPUTER REPAIRS AND UPGRADES; Broadband and wireless connections; Data recovery and backup; Windows, iPads and Apple computers, Virus and spyware removal; No fix no fee - Evening visits to suit you. Contact: Mark Doyle 01395 233694. (9/12) ELECTRICIAN James Sliman Local, reliable, fully qualified and experienced.

NAPIT registered and insured. From a socket to rewire 01395 276323 07866 313812 www.jslimanelectrician.co.uk. (9/12) WOODBURY HOLIDAY HOME TO RENT in centre of village. Luxury accommodation for 4 people, 2 en-suites, parking, courtyard garden. Weekly holidays & short breaks. www.woodburyholidays.co.uk 01579 350365. (9/12) WE ARE POSH NOSH! With over two decades of experience in the catering industry we are at the forefront of special occasion and event catering in Devon and the West Country. We are committed to providing first class cuisine with outstanding levels of service. Phone: 01392 444877 or email: info@poshnosh.co.uk. (10/12)

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RAINBOWS Many thanks to all the artists and photographers for providing these striking images of rainbows.

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Mike Dickson Gardening All Jobs Considered Specialist in hedge cutting, shrub pruning and grass.

Tel: 07985 697205

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Woodbury Salterton Village Hall Hall –Tables and Chairs, Well equipped kitchen with cooker and fridge, crockery and cutlery inclusive in hire.

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

40 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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Welcoming New Patients A friendly, caring practice providing the very latest treatment techniques, in a relaxed setting:

 Routine dental care with oral health assessment

 Cosmetic dental treatments including whitening, implants, veneers

 Crowns made on the day of your visit, with no need for impressions!!

Facial Rejuvenation treatment Discreet clinics now available.

Speak to our friendly team.

Tel: 01395 442552

www.budleighdentalpractice.co.uk

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Woodbury Dance Studio RAD BALLET Grades and Majors

Children from 2½ years Principal: Mary Griffiths ARAD, MA(Oxon) Tel: 01395 271249 marygriffiths@hotmail.com www.woodburydance.co.uk All classes at Woodbury C of E Primary School

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