Volume 34
Issue 10
November 2017
The Eagle Note from the Editors Busy. This is the buzz word for November. Busy on the farms; harvesting and preparing for the Winter. Busy in the garden; pruning, dead-heading (as Monty Don keeps reminding us!), and planting bulbs for the Spring. Busy preparing for the festive season; yes, Christmas is only two months away and there are a number of events mentioned in this issue. Busy weather; we don’t know about you, but the weather can stop being busy whenever it likes!! With the remnants of Ophelia and Storm Brian hitting us we have certainly taken a battering recently. Hopefully you haven’t suffered too much. With the weather as it is at the moment, we all need to take care “around and about”. Debris from the trees (as well as the Autumnal fall of the leaves), mud on the roads as well as lots of standing water can mean the roads are treacherous in places.
End of the Summer With Autumn having well and truly arrived, we also need to remember to put the clocks back on Saturday 28th October.
Deadline for articles The December issue of The Eagle is a double issue and is generally full of extra events, news and articles. To avoid disappointment, please don’t forget the deadline for submission of any articles for The Eagle is the 20th of each month. Any articles submitted after this date can’t be included as The Eagle is now sent to printers.
Pat and Sharron
Useful Information Police 101 Non-Emergency
Torrington Health Centre
01805 622247
Textphone 18001 101 for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired
Castle Garden Surgery North Devon Hospital
01805 623222 01271 322577
Emergencies 999
Torrington Dental Practice
01805 623657
Out of hours service call 111. To help you find the right care to meet your needs including the Devon Doctors Service Community Support Officer. PFCSO Sandra Brown. email: sandra.brown@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Castle Hill Dental Practice Vet—Torbridge Torrington Library Barnstaple Library
01805 625837 01805 622100 01805 622107 01271 388593
Crimestoppers 0800 555111
Ring and Ride
01237 423232
Team Vicar Rev Paul Bysouth 01271 858888 Methodist Minister Rev Robert Hurley 01271 344682
Western Power Distribution 105 Emergencies Only (Power Cuts)
Parish Council Parish Councillor – Chairman Parish Council Clerk Parish Councillor Parish Councillor Parish Councillor Parish Councillor Parish Councillor Parish Councillor
Village Clubs Chris Brice
01271 858297
Martina Dymond Dan Farr (Snow Warden) Denys Cooke Richard Pengilley Paul Williams Harold Martin Rachel Stephens
01769 560049 01769 560483
Badminton and Bowls Church Warden Harracott WI Secretary Ladies Skittles Men’s Skittles Youth Group
01271 858270 01769 560783 01769 561178 01769 561214 07715 633311
Jay Shaw
01769 560804
Anne Prowse Beryl Sellwood
01769 560014 01769 560219
Margaret Crocker Mike Avery Sharon Dixon
01769 560714 01805 624834 01769 560406
@YarnscombeVillage @YarnscombeVill1
Parish website: www.yarnscombe.org.uk Village Hall & Social Club Committee Chairman Richard Purchase purchase487@btinternet.com Vice Chairman/Social Club Mike Avery maveryjk@aol.com V.H.Treasurer Sharron Newberry victoryhall.yarnscombe@gmail.com S.C.Treasurer Sue Colley sue-colley@hotmail.com Secretary Lesley Latter lesleylatter@btinternet.com Event Booking Manager Karen Avery maveryjk@aol.com Bar Manager Chris Avery cmjavery@yahoo.co.uk Facilities Manager Martyn Waller martyn.waller73@gmail.com
01271 858472 01805 624834 01769 561374 01769 560470 01805 624834 01805 624834
07712 132969 07786 850716 07886 214999
07968 083684 07809 245950
Please note: that phone numbers provided in The Eagle are to be used for village related purposes only.
Huntshaw Cross Cottage, Huntshaw Cross Yarnscombe Barnstaple EX31 3ND Tel/Fax: 01805 624823 Mobile: 07976 986908 Email: enquiries@automobeel.co.uk Website: www.automobeel.co.uk
Tyre Sales MOT Test Centre Vehicle Servicing & Repairs Auto Electrics Computerised Engine Diagnostics Classic Car Restoration Garden Machinery Repairs 2
Trick or Treat Time
Contents Note from the Editors..................................1 End of the Summer ......................................1 Deadline for articles ................................1 Useful Information ......................................2 Parish Council ..........................................2 Village Clubs ............................................2 Village Hall & Social Club Committee ......2
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tUESDAY 31 October
Trick or Treat Time ......................................3 PROW Workshop .........................................3 The Big Quiz: Series 2 Episode 1 ..................4
The response from all the villagers last year towards the children of the Youth Group during Halloween was amazing and thoroughly enjoyable. The Youth Group wanted those of you in the village centre (sorry to those of you in the outskirts) to know that they intend to be out and about “trick or treating” on Tuesday evening starting at Gwerilyn at 6:00pm. It would be great to see as many of you during the evening.
Future Quiz dates ....................................4 Christmas Fayre ...........................................4 Christmas Carol Service ...............................4 Notes from the Parish Council .....................5 Waste/Recycling .....................................5 Broadband...............................................5 Planning ..................................................5 November Birthdays....................................5 From your District Councillor ......................6
PROW Workshop
Yarnscombe Church Rescue Group News ...6
There is a workshop for parishes in North, West and Torridge areas of Devon on Tuesday, 31st October in The Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington.
Letter from the Vicar ...................................7
This year will be covering how to manage a project from recruiting volunteers to organising contractors. The topic will also cover insurance, health and safety and risk assessments as well as other related aspects of project management. There will be the opportunity to talk to wardens, members of the Definitive Map Team and also listen to a presentation on other highway community opportunities such as the Road Warden and Self Help schemes that many parishes are also involved with.
The Harvest Supper .....................................7 Sunday Services ...........................................8 Parochial Church Council Meeting ..............8 St Andrew’s Church .....................................8 Youth Group ................................................9 Oil Group Buy ..............................................9 Yarnscombe Panto.......................................9 Nature Notes .............................................10
As always there will be a free, light buffet lunch and an OPTIONAL walk in the afternoon. The event opens from 9.30am with tea and coffee and starts at 10.00am.
North Devon Journal – Community News .10
If you would like to join us please reply by email to enable the appropriate catering arrangements to be made.
Village Hall Diary ........................................15
Rubbish Dates – November 2017 ..............15 Mobile Library Dates 2017 ........................15
Bingo Dates................................................15 Gardener’s Diary........................................16
Ros Davies Public Rights of Way Highways and Traffic Management Tel: 01392 383000 http://www.devon.gov.uk/public_rights_of_way
Yarnscombe Social Media .........................16 Editors .......................................................16
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The Big Quiz: Series 2 Episode 1 The 2017/18 Quiz League season opened on 21st October with nine teams (two from outside the village whom we were delighted to see) taking part – a great turn out. Very few knew that Kazuo Ishiguro won the Nobel Prize for Literature; far more knew why the Pussycat Dolls were in the news! Nevertheless, the rivalry between the Series 1 league leaders continued, with Hope Springs Eternal coming out on top this time. We do have room for more teams and we’d love to have you join us. Next quiz is on Saturday 18th November at 8.15pm in the Village Hall.
Future Quiz dates 16th December 2017 27th January 2018 17th February 2018 17th March 2018
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 2nd December
St Andrew’s Church
10:00am and 12noon at The Village Hall The usual stalls (books, cakes, food, gifts, raffle) will be available with a Christmas flavour and the refreshments will include mince pies and some “particularly festive coffee” See you there!!
Christmas Carol Service As a Big 'Thank You' to the community of Yarnscombe, St. Andrew's Church will be presenting a (free) special Christmas Carol
Service with Rake's Adrift accompanying the carols and playing Winter music. Come and join this Christmas Celebration of Carols, songs, reading, poetry and more.
17th December @ 6:30pm Please bring with you a candle lantern if you have one – (PS we will warm the building with heaters)
Rev’d Paul Bysouth
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Notes from the Parish Council Local councils want to serve their communities as best they can and make a real difference to the lives of the people that live there, it is for that reason that Yarnscombe Parish Council has registered with the Local Council Award Scheme. The scheme offers councils the opportunity to show that they meet the standards set by the sector, assessed by their peers, and to put in place the conditions for continued improvement. At present, there are only seven other parish councils in Devon who have gained the Foundation Award of this scheme. Naturally, we will keep you updated regarding our progress and final outcome. At our last meeting, Cllr. Martin reported back from the Area Advisory Meeting and kept us updated regarding the following issues:
Waste/Recycling Changes to collection of garden waste will come in next June. The last free collection will be mid-May 2018. Days/times of rounds may change, an electronic calendar will be published on the website. New recycling vehicles will mean that sorting will take place at the kerbside. Trials will be carried out, before vehicles will be used next year. At present, the council is recruiting staff; there is a shortage of HGV drivers. Food waste bins will be delivered during May 2018. Further up-to-date information can be found on www.devon.gov.uk
Broadband Second phase of installation of wireless airband should be completed by end of 2019, sign up and register interest now. Details to be found on www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk , the council’s lead member regarding this issue is Cllr. Stuart Barker. Cllr. Martin also explained that charging points for electric cars will be installed in Bideford and Torrington car park in the near future.
Planning Ref No
Address
Details
1/0758/2017/FUL Old Chapel, Yarnscombe, 1/0922/AGR
Proposed Single Storey Extension Application permitted Erection of Agricultural Storage Building – Status unknown
Southdown Adventure Ltd., Yarnscombe EX31 3LZ Southfield Barn, Yarnscombe, EX31 3NQ
Proposed Installation of Solar Panels on East and West Elevations of Garage Roof Application is being considered 1/0647/2017/FUL Hillside Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon Construction of one dwelling - Application EX31 3LW permitted
Martina Dymond – Clerk, Parish Council
November Birthdays
Evie Williams 8 years old Eleanor Self 5 years old William Reed 2 years old Holly Reed
2 years old
If you would like your child’s birthday mentioned in The Eagle, please let us know. It’s a great treat for them to see their name in print!!! 5
From your District Councillor It's been a busy month with a lot going on at Torridge which includes the selling of some buildings and land that we have no further use for. Added to this, we are also investing in other bits of land in its place. One issue that has come up is the need to find a temporary site for Travellers. Whatever your views, we have a legal requirement to provide a site and should we not provide such a site we would have very little power to remove them if they parked up in an area like Bideford Quay. If this happened we would not be able to receive ships into Bideford and the council would not only lose income but would also receive a fine likely to be around ÂŁ1200 per day!!! One of my roles on the council is Chairman of Community and Resources committee. This is the principal committee on the council and often see many members of public in attendance, particularly if there is something controversial on the agenda. Last Monday around 70 members of the public came to hear and take part in a debate about the old toilet block in Westward Ho! which is now a disused building in need of repair called the Happy CafĂŠ. After a long debate, members decided to take another look at the situation after hearing many good points of view from our public. This month my mail bag has been full with 44 emails, 21 letters and 9 phone calls. As always, call or email me if you think I can help. councillor.morrish@torridge.gov.uk or marketing@kivells.com
07814 010133 or email
James Morrish
Yarnscombe Church Rescue Group News Since our last bulletin, the members of YCRG have been hard at work developing a plan to address the backlog of maintenance work that has built up over the last few years and to identify the new facilities and arrangements which will be needed if the church is to be used for more than just the weekly church services – important though they are!
opportunities, for a wider range and for different sorts of events than that which is possible at the moment with just the Village Hall. In the meantime, there is a small amount of work that we can do for ourselves around the base of the church walls. This will improve the drainage and thus assist the general drying-out of the structure.
Having shaped the plan, our next step will be to obtain both the support, and the financial commitment, of the Parochial Church Council (who have the statutory responsibility for the upkeep of the church building and churchyard) to the plan.
It will only take half a dozen people an hour or so. The best time to do it might be on a Saturday morning sometime during the month of November. If we do this sort of thing for ourselves, the evidence that we have done so will be very helpful to any applications for grants that we might be making in the months to come.
Provided we can get this endorsement then this will put in train a good deal of work over the next few months to establish the fine details of the works required and how we think we might raise the money needed for it.
So, if you would like to offer to join this working party, please get in touch. Free wobbly coffee! (adults only!).
By working closely with the Village Hall Committee, our aim is to offer the community more
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Letter from the Vicar Dear Friends November- a time for remembering. Memory is a strange thing. I have two memories from when I was a baby that experts would say are very unlikely to be real. Apparently, the re-wiring of our brains in early childhood leads to 'childhood amnesia', so that by the age of seven we cannot remember anything from before we were three years old. Anything we think we remember from before this time is likely to be a later creation based on what we may have been told by others. As far as I remember, I have always had these two memories of babyhood, and will be convinced for the rest of my life that they are genuine, whatever psychologists say! But, of course, I just might be wrong…. Human memory does not work like a computer, and it is not as reliable as most of us like to believe. Memory can fail us, deceive us or mislead us. Of course, remembering has huge value. On remembrance Sunday (12 th November) it is right that we remember the sacrifices of war. Throughout the Bible God's people are told to look back and remember what God has done for them. Why? So that they can learn from the past. Remembering what God has done should lead them to trust him more today and look forward with hope to what he wants to do for them and through them in the future. But… remembering can also do something different. It can bring the pain of nostalgia and loss; and with those feelings desire to go back to the past and hold on to it if we can. Of course, loss can hurtand it should when we loved those we have lost. But to want hold onto the past…. that is not what God intended when he told his people to remember. Memory is a great gift. The question is what do we do with our memories? Every blessing
Mike Clark
The Harvest Supper The supper was well attended and raised a total of £857.70 (£436 from tickets, £28.50 from wines, £21.20 from guess the weight of the pumpkin, £372 from the auction of produce, of which £200 will go to the Children's Hospice). Our thanks goes to Sally Morrish who provided the delicious main course of Cottage Pie and to Rosemary Woollacott and other ladies who provided the many mouth-watering desserts. Geoffrey Clapp did his usual splendid job as auctioneer, assisted by Pat Hammond. See you next year!
Grahame Thomas (for PCC).
Sunday Services 5th November
4th Sunday before Advent
Alverdiscott
9:15am
Newton Tracey
11:00am Shoebox Service
Tawstock
11:00am Communion
Yarnscombe
6:30pm Communion
Parochial Church Council Meeting
Communion
12th November Remembrance Sunday Horwood
10:00am
Remembrance Service
Tawstock
10:45am
Remembrance Service
Huntshaw
10:45am
Remembrance Service
Yarnscombe
10:45am
Remembrance Service
High Bickington
7:00pm
A meeting of the Yarnscombe Parochial Church Council will be held on
Encounter @ Community Centre
Tuesday 14th November at 7:30pm in the Victory Hall.
19th November 2nd Sunday before Advent
Grahame Thomas
Newton Tracey
11:00am Family Service
Tawstock
11:00am Communion
Alverdiscott
10:00am Joint service at Methodist Church
Yarnscombe
6:30pm Evening Prayer (BCP)
Monday morning prayer meetings in November: 9:30am to 10:30am @ St Giles In The Wood
26th November Sunday next before Advent Horwood
9:15am
Communion
Tawstock
11:00am Family Service
Huntshaw
6:30pm
High Bickington
6:00pm
Evening Prayer Contemplate: Time and space to seek and listen to God.
www.tworiversteam.org.uk
St Andrew’s Church Readers
Cleaners
Flowers
5 November
Mrs. R Woollacott
Mr. & Mrs. Wyatt
Mrs. S. Harris
12th November
Mr. R. Pengilley
Mr. & Mrs. Wyatt
Mrs. S. Harris
19th November
Mrs. A. Prowse
Mrs. A. Prowse & Mrs. I. Maggs
Mrs. G. Harrison
26th November
Mrs. C. Wyatt
Mrs. A. Prowse & Mrs. I. Maggs
Mrs. G. Harrison
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Youth Group The children shall be out Trick or Treating on Tuesday 31st October from 6pm. We understand if you would not like them to visit you and do not open your door! So as to make the evening not too disturbing for the village can all Trick or Treaters please meet up at Gwerilyn at 6pm so we can go around in one group. The Youth Group shall be meeting on Fridays 10th and 24th November, we shall be crafting items in preparation for the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 2nd December. Thank you to Evie for sharing your lovely crafts with the children for the past 2 sessions. It is always lovely for the children to have a different adult to share their ideas with them. The Youth Group is there for all of the community and does need the support of parents and non-parents to continue to run. If anyone would like to come along to the Youth Group and share stories, crafts or hobbies with the children please get in touch. All children are welcome to come along whenever they can.
Sharon and gang. sedixon99@gmail.com
01769 560406
Oil Group Buy It’s that time again! Please ensure your orders are with me before 6pm Wednesday 1st November 2017. (This will be the last order before Christmas!) As usual – all monies are between you and our supplier. We welcome any newcomers – no obligation! The following Group Buy orders will need to be with me before 6pm Wednesday 31st January 2018 Many thanks
Geraldine Harrison : 01769 560400 : oldchapel27@gmail.com
Yarnscombe Panto IT’S BACK! After a three-year gap, the Panto returns on 19th and 20th January 2018. 9
Nature Notes At last, there is scientific proof, from Germany, of what I have observed for many years. The number of insects has decreased by 75%, apparently, though the exact causes of this decline are not known. For those of my age who can remember the days when their car windscreen became plastered with dead insects after a drive in the countryside, this news will come as no great surprise. It is obvious, also, that there are fewer butterflies and moths about and even the wasps were less abundant this year. There is a newcomer which is less welcome - the Asian hornet, which targets bees and destroy all hive in a matter of hours, given the opportunity. It is dark brown with a yellow head and a broad yellow band, plus two narrow bands, on the abdomen. If you see one, kill it, or better still, capture it in a jar and phone up the local Pest Control Officer or the nearest beekeeper. They should know what to do next. So, what is responsible for the crash in insect numbers? Probably a number of things; increased traffic and pollution, increased use of pesticides, loss of habitat such as old flower meadows, and a general lack of diversity in modern landscapes. We can redress the situation by making our gardens a sanctuary for butterflies, moths and other insects, perhaps by creating a wildflower area and by planting flowers and shrubs which will attract them. Generally, butterflies prefer small flowers, not roses, usually purple or yellow, and they love Buddleias and Valerian. RHS Rosemoor would probably help you, if you want to create a butterfly garden. Now is the season when chestnuts are on sale in fruit and vegetable shops. They are usually imported from the continent, but sweet chestnut trees grow well in this country and some are reputed to be hundreds of years old, with girths of over 25 feet. The trees were originally planted by the Romans to give them another source of food and our own, now native, nuts are crisper and sweeter, when ripe. They are best eaten after the first frosts and should not be confused with horse chestnuts, otherwise known as 'conkers'. Another plant, imported from continental Europe and a naturalised escapee from gardens, is Fox-and-Cubs, so named from its tawny-orange clusters of flowers and buds. Some have sprung up in the churchyard and I have seen a few in my lawns (when I leave them uncut). There are many other plants, and a few animals, that have crossed the Channel and which now give us a lot of pleasure. We are connected, whether we like it or not.!
Brown Owl
North Devon Journal – Community News It is with regret that Louise Williams will soon cease to be our link with the North Devon Journal Community News column. So here is a plea!! Is anyone available to take this from Louise and continue spreading the word about the events in Yarnscombe. If so, please let us or Louise know as soon as possible. yarnscombe.eagle@gmail.com or allsmiles1063@btinternet.com 10
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Harracott Christmas Fair Saturday 18th November 10:00am to 2:00pm at Harracott Hall Lots of local craft stalls, a good chance to buy some lovely Christmas presents. Homemade cake and tea/coffee available all day.
Huntshaw Parish Hall
Halloween Word Scramble
Annual Bangers Beans & Mash Supper
Saturday 9th December at 7:00pm
1. htgso 2. chiwt 3. sleotkne 4. etsormn 5. rpevmai 6. myumm 7. aknfseeintnr 8. wrfleweo 9. fhgreitn 10. huatn 11. shcerec 12. prieds
With delicious desserts (seconds if you wish) Selection of Cheeses with Tea/Coffee Join in the Carol singing around the Christmas Tree ADULTS £9 CHILDREN (under 12) £6 Advance tickets ONLY From Gill on 01805 623113 or Margaret on 01805 624821
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MB FIREWOOD Well Seasoned Dry Logs - Barn Stored Also Tree Felling/Forestry Work Undertaken. Standing/Fallen Timber Bought. Contact Martin Bradbury 01769 540563/07974 176963 Email: mbfirewood@gmail.com
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Defribillator Dial 999 if you suspect someone is having a cardiac arrest The Ambulance service have details of our defibrillator, the location and the code to open the cabinet and should tell you when you ring them (the defibrillator is in the entrance to the Victory Hall). The defibrillator has to be kept in a temperature controlled cabinet to prevent deterioration. If you need to access the defibrillator the code to the cabinet is
0000 ďƒž (four zeros) followed by the Tick This will unlock the cabinet. The defibrillator is automated and can be used by anyone and is selfexplanatory once you open the lid to the defibrillator and turn it on please listen carefully and follow the voice instructions. (Do not use in wet conditions) If you do need to use the defibrillator, please let me know on 01769 560590 as I will need to replace parts and ensure it is working.
Sue Colley
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Rubbish Dates – November 2017 Date
Black Bags Recycling
Fri 3rd Tue
7th
Village Hall car park Monday mornings between 11:00am and 11:40am
Fri 24th Tue 28th
Fri 17th Tue 21st
Wheelie Bins
Fri 10th Tue 14th
Mobile Library Dates 2017
6th November
4th December
Village Hall Diary
Bingo Dates
The Village Hall bar is open every Saturday and Monday evening between 8:00pm and 11:00pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday (alternate weeks)
Listed below are the next few dates for the bingo.
Men’s Skittles (Sept – Apr) Summer Skittles (Apr – Aug) Ladies skittles and badminton Short Mat Bowls Short Mat Bowls Youth Group (term time only) Yarnscombe Bingo
November 3rd 17th
December January 1st 12th th 15 26th Christmas Doors open at 6:30pm. Eyes down at 7:45pm • Meat and fruit prizes. • Raffle. • Everyone welcome. (Until further notice, refreshments will not be served during the interval)
Anyone wishing to book the hall for a function contact Karen Avery (Booking Secretary) on 01805 624834.
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Gardener’s Diary NOVEMBER - Winter is on its way Leaves are falling rapidly, and wind and rain are on the increase. Tender plants will need protecting from frost, gales and freezing rains. Move plants into the greenhouse, or into a sheltered spot, but if you can't, it is worth wrapping plants or pots. Remember winter can be a tough time for birds in terms of water and food, so keep supplies well topped up. (article used from the RHS website: www.rhs.org.uk) ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
Clear up fallen leaves - especially from lawns, ponds and beds Raise containers onto pot feet to prevent waterlogging Plant tulip bulbs for a spring display next year Prune roses to prevent wind-rock Plant out winter bedding Cover brassicas with netting if pigeons are a problem Insulate outdoor containers from frost – bubble wrap works well Stop winter moth damage to fruit trees using grease bands around the trunks Put out bird food to encourage winter birds into the garden Use a seasonal bonfire - where this is allowed - to dispose of excess debris unfit for composting
Yarnscombe Social Media The village is active on both Facebook and Twitter. Social media as a whole is proving to be a very effective way of getting information “out there” quickly. During October there were a few posts on Facebook that reached nearly 200 people, this shows that if the word needs to be spread, this is a very effective medium. The Facebook page now has nearly 150 likes and the Twitter feed has 46 followers (we follow 127). It’s a good way to pass on information from the village or others in the locality. We follow as many local companies, organisations and community groups as possible. If you know of any other pages we should be following, please let us know, There are other groups who have pages on Facebook and Twitter as well – such as the Yarnscombe Village Hall, Yarnscombe Social Club, Yarnscombe Village Weekend, Youth Group and the Yarnscombe Shortmat Bowls Club. Please “Like” as many as you can to keep in touch with what’s going on in the Village.
Editors PAT HAMMOND The Briars – 01769 560657 hammondjunction@aol.com
SHARRON NEWBERRY Heather Bank – 01769 561374 yarnscombe.eagle@gmail.com
Sharron is also the “admin” for the village (and Village Weekend) Facebook page and Twitter feed.
Please ensure that all items for the next issue of the Eagle reaches us by the 20th of each month otherwise they cannot be included Publication date: 1st November 2017
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