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CONGRATULATIONS Woodbury mum Jenny Reay recently represented Great Britain in the World triathlon championships in Edmonton, Canada, finishing 14th in her age group. This was the second time this year that Jenny has competed for Britain – she finished 7th in the European triathlon championships held in Kitzbuhel, Austria in June. Jenny competes in the Olympic standard distance – that is a 1,500 metre swim (in Edmonton this was two laps of a freshwater lake), a 40k cycle and a 10k run. Jenny was selected to represent Britain as a result of wins for her age group in the Blenheim and London triathlons and a final qualifying event at Gratham Water in Cambridgeshire. Jenny had the opportunity before her own race to watch the elite men and women compete in the final race of this year’s World Series in Edmonton. Throughout her preparation for both the European and World Championships Jenny was greatly supported by Dave Maclellan of Ocean Physio who provided invaluable advice and treatment for injuries, without which Jenny would not have been able to compete. Jenny is now looking forward to next year’s European Championships in Geneva, for which she has already been selected.
COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT PCSO 30028 Donna Baker, Tel 08456 569412 Donna.baker@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk At the time of writing autumn has really arrived, the nights are drawing in so I would like to remind all readers to take the necessary precautions when cycling or walking in poor light. Be safe, be seen – wear bright fluorescent/reflective clothes, carry a torch and make sure that all bike lights are in full working order. Remember our rural roads have far higher accident records than major arterial roads. Bonfire Night – Data collected across Britain in previous years shows that, on average, around 1,000 people visit A&E for treatment of a fireworkrelated injury in the four weeks around Bonfire Night, with half of the injuries being suffered by under-18s. About half of firework injuries happen at family or private parties and about a quarter in the street or other public places. A much smaller proportion - around 10% - of the injuries happen at large public displays. Sparklers cause more injuries than bangers, rockets and roman candles. Three sparklers burning together generate the same heat as a blow-torch. Hands and eyes are the most at risk in firework accidents. Remember … The safest way to enjoy fireworks is at an organised display. Most accidents are caused at family back garden displays, closely followed by incidents in the street. Crime report – There were six crimes reported during the month of September as follows: ¨ theft of items from a garden in Woodbury, under investigation. ¨ criminal damage to property, Woodbury, offender dealt with. ¨ dogs not under proper control on Woodbury Common, occurred 16 September. Incident dealt with via words of advice. ¨ vehicle interference: horse box damaged in Exton sometime between 21 and 26 September. No viable lines of enquiry. ¨ theft of money and bank cards from changing room area, under investigation. ¨ assault which occurred at Business Park, under investigation.
Congratulations to Catherine Owen, eldest daughter of Jan and Steve Owen of 3 Broadmead, on gaining her PhD in Politics from The University of Exeter. THANKS Liz Ollerenshaw, Mike and Sally Bull thank everyone who took windfall apples from the crate outside Broadway House and made a donation to FORCE. You raised £49.38. Many thanks.
WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL Agendas for future meeting, and minutes of meetings of Woodbury Parish Council can be found on www.woodburydevon.co.uk
FRIENDS OF WOODBURY SURGERY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Meeting Room, Woodbury Village Hall MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER at 2.30. Followed by tea and mince pies. Everyone welcome.