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NOVEMBER 2018

The Eagle 10 Volume 35

Yarnscombe Newsletter by the Community for the Community

dating back to 1994! They do certainly make interesting reading – a history of Yarnscombe written by residents.

Note from the Editors Hello Autumn! Storm Callum certainly made its present felt at the beginning of October.

We will continue to share some of the contents over future issues.

The memory of the long hot Summer is fading but still obvious by the confused flowers in the garden. Astrantias and Hellebores are out at the same time, Cosmos is growing wildly and the Dahlias are non-stop (in my garden at least – Sharron).

Next issue Don’t forget the next issue of The Eagle is the double December/January issue. Time to reflect on 2018. Summer. Abba.

But also, the farmers are incredibly busy at the moment with harvesting and preparations for the Winter to come. With this in mind, take care when driving around the village as there is every likelihood of meeting a tractor towing very large farm machinery or a trailer. There will also be an increased amount of mud on the roads and on the corners – together with the debris from the winds.

The Winter.

The

Is there anything you’d like to share with us for the last issue of the year? Are there any events in December and January you’d like to publicise? Please note the deadline is 20th November.

Villager News

Deadline for articles

A welcome (back) to Dani and Dom who have moved into Church Park.

To avoid disappointment, please don’t forget the deadline for submission of any articles for The Eagle is the 20th of each month. Anything submitted after this date can’t be included in The Eagle.

We are sure everyone would like to join us in sending their “Congratulations” to Anthony & Rachel Passmore on their recent wedding in St Lucia.

Don’t forget The Eagle is a community newsletter with the content being supplied by you, the residents of Yarnscombe. So, if there is anything you’d like to share with the rest of us, please feel free to drop us an email at yarnscombe.eagle@gmail.com or drop a note through the door at Heather Bank or The Briars.

The editors would like to pass on their thanks to Gill Palmer for some more old copies of The Eagle

Pat and Sharron 1

Useful Information

Village Hall & Social Club Committee Richard Purchase Chairperson purchase487@btinternet.com 01271 858472 07712 132969 Mike Avery Vice Chairperson (SC) maveryjk@aol.com 01805 624834 Lesley Latter Secretary lesleylatter@btinternet.com 01769 560470 Sharron Newberry V.H. & S.C. Treasurer victoryhall.yarnscombe@gmail.com 01769 561374 07786 850716 Karen Avery Event Booking Manager maveryjk@aol.com 01805 624834 Chris Avery Bar Manager cmjavery@yahoo.co.uk 01805 624834 07968 083684 Martyn Waller Facilities Manager martyn.waller73@gmail.com 07809 245950

Police 101 Non-Emergency Textphone 18001 101 for the deaf, hard or hearing or speech impaired Emergencies 999 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 Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Team Vicar: Rev. Paul Bysouth 01271 858888 Methodist Minister: Rev. Robert Hurley 01271 344682 Torrington Health Centre Castle Garden Surgery North Devon Hospital Torrington Dental Practice Castle Hill Dental Practice Vet – Torbridge Torrington Library Barnstaple Library Ring and Ride Western Power Distribution Emergencies Only (Power Cuts)

01805 622247 01805 623222 01271 322577 01805 623657 01805 625837 01805 622100 01805 622107 01271 388593 01237 423232 105

Please note: that phone numbers provided in The Eagle are to be used for village related purposes only.

Parish Council Chairman Clerk Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor Councillor

Chris Brice Martina Dymond Dan Farr (Snow Warden) Denys Cooke Richard Pengilley Paul Williams Harold Martin Rachel Passmore

01271 585297 01769 560049 01769 560483 01271 858270 01769 560783 01769 561178 01769 561214 07715 633311

Village Clubs Badminton & Bowls Church Warden Harracott WI Secretary Ladies Skittles Men’s Skittles Youth Group

Jay Shaw

01769 560804

Anne Prowse Beryl Sellwood

01769 560014 01769 560219

Margaret Crocker Mike Avery

01769 560714 01805 624834

A big “THANK YOU” to those of you who have signed up already. As a wellknown high street supermarket may say “Every Little Helps”. If you haven’ signed up yet, it’s very easy and every time you shop online, the Village Hall benefits.

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

Contents Note from the Editors ........................... 1 Villager News .................................... 1

Notes from the Parish Council .............. 5 Planning: ........................................... 5

Next issue ......................................... 1

Oil Group Buy ........................................ 5 Spirit Unleashed .................................... 6 Nature Notes ........................................ 6 From the Vicar ...................................... 7 St Andrew’s Church............................... 8 Parochial Church Council Meeting ........ 8 Harvest Supper and Auction ................. 8 Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band ............... 9 Yarnscombe Church Rescue Group News ............................................................ 10 Christmas Carol Service ...................... 12 Youth Group........................................ 13

Useful Information ................................ 2 Parish Council ................................... 2 Village Clubs ..................................... 2 Village Hall & Social Club Committee 2 Christmas Fair ....................................... 3 Village Hall & Social Club Committee .... 3 The Quiz League: Season 3 Round 1 ..... 4 Village Hall new Website ...................... 4 Letter to the Editor ............................... 4

Yarnscombe Birthdays – November ... 13 Defribillator......................................... 13 Advertisements................................... 14 Puzzle Time ......................................... 15 Easyfundraising ................................... 18 Rubbish Dates – November 2018 ....... 19 Mobile Library Dates 2018 .................. 19 Village Hall Diary ................................. 19 Bingo Dates ......................................... 19 North Devon Journal Community News ............................................................ 20 From the archives ............................... 20 Village Social Media ............................ 20 Editors ................................................. 20

Christmas Fair

Saturday 24th November Between 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”. See you there!! Village Hall & Social Club Committee It was good to see some members of the village and Parish Council at the recent AGM – thank you for coming along and showing your support to the Village Hall. Reports were received from the Secretary, Chairperson and Treasurer(s). It was agreed that there would be one treasurer for both the Village Hall and the Social Club, to ensure consistency in the reporting in light of the comments from the independent auditor. Another change is that Chris Avery has taken over the management and upkeep of the defibrillator, so if you see an issue with it when visiting the Hall, please let him know. His contact details are on page 13, as are full instructions on how to use the device. For information, the elected Officers are noted on page 2.

The Quiz League: Season 3 Round 1 The 2018/19 Quiz League season opened on 20th October with nine teams taking part – a great turn out. Last year’s overall victors, The Outsiders, returned to begin the defence of their title. And what a close-fought contest we had, with a tie-break between our current champions and Barton Hall deciding the winners on the night. Congratulations to all who took part. We do have room for more teams and we’d love to have you join us. Next quiz is on Saturday 17th November at 8.15pm in the Victory Hall. Quiz League Dates Pos Team Pts th 20 October 2018 17th November 2018 1= The Outsiders 9 15th December 2018 19th January 2019 1= Barton Hall 9 16th February 2019 16th March 2019 3= Hope Springs Eternal 6.5 3= Leavers & Remainers 6.5 5 Insiders 5 6 Gregory’s Girls 4 7 We’re with Stupid 3 8 Trev’s Treats 2 9 The Revels 1 League Table as at 23:30 on 20/10/2018

Village Hall new Website We are looking at putting together a website in order to promote the Village Hall more widely, we would very much appreciate photos of the hall being used. Did you have a children’s party in the hall? Are there any pictures of a previous Harvest Supper? What about any other events? (Some of the Abba night would be great but my pictures are a bit fuzzy!! – Sharron) We would also be grateful for pictures of the regular events in the hall – bingo, badminton, skittles. If there aren’t any available, let Sharron know and she’ll come up with her camera. Please email any photos to victoryhall.yarnscombe@gmail.com.

Letter to the Editor A BIG BIG thank you to everyone who came along to my 70th Birthday Party. Also, can I say “Thank You” for all the lovely cards and presents I received. From

Allen (Johnson), Forge Cottage 4

Notes from the Parish Council Although so far, we had a very mild and sunny autumn, it is hard to predict what the weather for the next few months will bring. In case of prolonged cold and icy spells, the need for more salt grit may arise. We are, therefore, pleased and grateful to have been able to obtain a grant for £1000, with the help of Cllr. Morrish (Torridge District Council), in order to purchase more storage bins. At some point during this month, the bus shelter will receive a well deserved clean. Several parishioners had remarked, that it looked to be in poor condition. On closer inspection, no structural damage was found, but a clean was long overdue. As mentioned in last month’s article, the notice board in the centre of the village had to be put into storage for the time being. Sharron Newberry, on behalf of the Village Hall Committee, kindly agreed to display minutes and agendas on the notice board in the village hall entrance. Of course, you can also still access these documents via our website www.yarnscombe.org.uk. At the last council meeting, the issue of barking dogs was once again discussed. The “Eagle” also published an article regarding this, a couple of months ago. Environmental Health have been informed of the problem, they will speak to relevant dog owners on an informal basis, but should the problem persist, fines can and will be issued. Hopefully, it won’t get that far, we all know that dogs will bark, the problem is incessant barking going on for nearly an hour at times and having a detrimental effect on all surrounding properties. Once again, volunteer(s) for the role of PROW still needed! Planning: Extension to dwelling, Lower Ward Farm, Yarnscombe, EX31 3LU, Ref.1/0801/2018/FUL - Application refused Extension to dwelling, Lower Ward Farm, Yarnscombe, EX31 3LU Ref.1/0802/2018/LBC -Application refused Erection of agricultural barn to store equipment, fodder and feed and accommodate livestock in winter (Resubmission of application 1/0556/2018/FUL), Land at Yarnscombe, Devon, Ref. No. 1/0837/2018/FULApplication refused Two storey side extension and erection of garage, Tawny Cottage, Yarnscombe, EX31 3LZ, Ref. No. 1/0807/2018/FUL — Application permitted Replacement Conservatory with garden room, extension to garage and installation of additional windows to east elevation, Primrose Cottage, Yarnscombe, EX31 3LN, Ref.1/0871/2018/FUL - Application permitted

Martina Dymond, Clerk - Parish Council

Oil Group Buy It’s that time again - last one before Christmas! Please ensure your orders are with me before 6pm Sunday 4th November 2018. As usual – all monies are between you and our supplier. We welcome any newcomers – no obligation! Feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss the process! The following Group Buy orders will need to be with me before 6pm Sunday 3rd February 2019

Geraldine Harrison : 01769 560400

: oldchapel27@gmail.com

Huntshaw Parish Hall

Harracott Village Hall Craft & Gift Fair

Annual Bangers Beans & Mash Supper

Saturday 1st December at 7:00pm With delicious desserts (seconds if you wish) Selection of Cheeses with Tea/Coffee

Saturday 17th November from 10:00am to 2:00pm Come and buy some lovely gifts for

Join in the Carol singing around the Christmas Tree

Christmas or just for yourself and enjoy

TICKETS £9

homemade cakes with a tea or coffee as

Advance tickets ONLY From Margaret on 01805 624821 or Gill on 01805 623113

you browse. Bring your friends and neighbours too.

Spirit Unleashed Programme of events: Pilates, stretch and relaxation Classes Monday 9:00am – 10:00am Tuesday Monday 10.15am – 11:15am Beginner 9:00am – 10:000am Monday 6:00pm – 7:00pm 10:00am – 11:00am Monday 7:00pm – 8:00pm Men’s Class 11:00am – 12:00noon Movement & Meditation Classes once a month 7:30pm – 8:45 pm 2nd November 2018 10th January 2019 ** NEW CLASSES ** Dancing Drum Journeying once a month 7:30pm – 9:00pm 8th November 2018 13th December 2018 All sessions are pay as you go. Booking essential as small groups ** One 2 One Sessions** **Pilates** **Shamanic Healing** To Book contact Sue on 07896 326024 or email sue.spiritunleashed@gmail.com For more information see www.spiritunleashed.co.uk

Nature Notes Unfortunately, there aren’t any Nature Notes this month. Hopefully Brown Owl will return next month in time for the double issue.

From the Vicar Let's Remember 'Oh you haven't forgotten?' Have you ever been on the receiving end of such a statement? Let's be honest we've all done it; forgotten to say something, be somewhere, do something. Therefore, in order to help us remember we may, for example, tie a knot in our handkerchief or write something down or set our phone to ping just at the right time. However, we are not just called to remember what we have to do or say, there is also the need to remember what has been done for us by others. For as time moves on one generation can so easily forget what a past generation has done for them. So we erect monuments as visual aids to remind us of the great acts of service and achievements of past generations (i.e. Nelson's column in London and multitudes of war memorials around the world). They silently cry out 'Don't forget us' and remind us to respond in the most appropriate ways. Thatâ€™s why this year on Armistice Day 11th November 2018 millions of people will gather together at the Cenotaph, in places of worship, and memorials worldwide to remember the fallen and to give thanks for the ending of WW1 100 years ago. With pride they will remember the thousands upon thousands of servicemen and women from so many nations who gave their lives in order to set the world free from the tyranny that was trying to engulf it. Such an event cannot pass without us remembering. But what of another act in history, the greatest act in history. When Jesus Christ willingly died on a cross to order to set us free from the greater tyranny of sin that would keep us separated from our Father God. At the last supper Jesus enacted his death with the bread and the wine and gave to us a visual aid, a memorial, as he said to his disciples, 'Do this and remember me.' Look at what I've done,' says God, look at the cross and remember 'I love you, don't ever forget that.' As we remember the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 and all subsequent wars since then, let us also remember what God has done too, not just on one day of the year, but every day of our lives. I pray too, that we will respond in the most appropriate way - in service to our God and neighbour. Every Blessing,

Rev. Paul Bysouth

Sunday Services in Yarnscombe November 11th – Trinity 24

10:45am

Service of Remembrance. To be held at The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Huntshaw.

www.tworiversmissioncommunity.org

St Andrew’s Church 4th November Readers Mrs. B. Sellwood Cleaners Mrs. R. Woollacott & Mrs. H. Jago Flowers Mrs. R. Woollacott 11th November Readers Cleaners Mrs. R. Woollacott & Mrs. H. Jago Flowers Mrs. R. Woollacott

18th November Readers Cleaners Mrs. S. Harris & Mrs. G. Harrison Flowers Mrs. H. Jago 25th November Readers Mrs. R. Woollacott Cleaners Mrs. S. Harris & Mrs. G. Harrison Flowers Mrs. H. Jago

Parochial Church Council Meeting There will be a meeting of the PCC in the Victory Hall at 7:30pm on Tuesday 13th November. Items for the Agenda to me by Tuesday 6th November please.

Grahame Thomas Tel: 01769 560487

Harvest Supper and Auction The St Andrew's Church annual harvest supper and auction took place on Tuesday 9 October. It was good to see our team vicar, Paul Bysouth, in attendance. Our sincere thanks to all who supported the event by their attendance and/or donation of produce for auction, and to all who helped to make it an enjoyable evening by donating, preparing or serving food, or by giving up their time to help with the practicalities. We are particularly grateful to Roger Morrish, who stepped in as auctioneer at short notice. I am pleased to be able to report that the event raised the excellent sum of £1,163.40, from which we shall be making a donation to the North Devon Hospice.

Richard Pengilley - Treasurer 8

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band

Yarnscombe Church Rescue Group News We are delighted to report that Phase 1 of the plan for the church is now complete! The work has successfully addressed the maintenance issues highlighted by the Church surveys in 2011 and 2016 and we now have a building that is watertight and in good enough repair to last many years to come. In doing this, not only has our community’s inheritance been maintained, but it has also been set up for the future. That isn’t to say that it won’t need any maintenance ever again – just that, for now, we have the building in a respectable, well-found state in which to go forward. I hope that you have all had an opportunity to admire the smart newly gold painted weather vane at the top of the tower and the trim new teak cross at the eastern gable end of the roof, as well as all the other new features! Now the work of the Group can turn to considering, deciding and then designing the changes needed for the interior. But before we can get started on anything we will need to go through a very detailed and rigorous process called Faculty Approval Application. This makes sure that any changes to churches are appropriately respectful and properly built. Members of the Group have recently visited several churches locally, as well as one or two further afield, to gather good ideas of the sort of things that they have received permission to do. This also ensures that our ideas get the benefit of previous ‘lessons learned’ as well as reflecting current ‘best practice’. I have included a couple of photographs taken in these churches, to give a ‘taster’ of the sort of thing that we might be able to do in St Andrew’s – there are several other ideas, as well as these, under consideration.

The first two pictures are of a kitchen facility recently installed in the rear corner of a church in Bridgwater. As you can see, with the serving hatches closed, the structure blends into the surrounding church beautifully and it becomes almost unnoticeable. When the hatches are swung open, it becomes a warm, inviting and modern facility for preparing and serving tea/coffees/drinks etc. A similar arrangement, in the other rear corner, houses an accessible washroom and toilet facility. Cont/d ……. 10

The third picture is of the glassed in “Lady Chapel” arrangement that has been in place at St Giles in the Wood since 1987. This means that the whole church doesn’t need to be heated to make it comfortable for a Sunday Service with a small congregation. However, on bigger days, such as the Carol Service, the Flower Show, or when the space is used for events or exhibitions, the glass doors can be swung back open, restoring the feeling of a large, open, single space. Something similar to this might fit very well around the raised area containing our choirstalls and the current altar. We shall see. I hope you like these ideas. I will keep you posted of our progress through The Eagle. Finally, as I hope you will notice elsewhere in The Eagle, YCRG will again be leading on the arrangements for this year’s Candlelit Christmas Carol Service in the Church on Sunday 23rd December. We are planning that it will be even bigger and better than last year, with all your favourite Carols this time and even more candles! More news on this to come, nearer the time – but mark the date in your diary now please!

Tim Farr, Chairman, Yarnscombe Church Rescue Group

@ Heather Bank

Christmas Carol Service

Christmas Carol Service St Andrew’s Church, Yarnscombe Sunday 23rd December at 6.30pm Come and join our candle-lit celebration of Christmas through music, poetry and readings. A chance to sing all your favourite Christmas carols. What will the vicar do this year??? Surely, he won’t go on “After Eight”? Please come with your best voice, a candle lantern if you have one and stay for refreshments after the service.

Everyone is welcome. Please come along and help make this a special evening.

The church car park will be reserved for those who are less mobile so please use the village hall car park if you can. 12

Youth Group The Youth Group continues to need your help. PLEASE! Can you spare 2 hours on alternative Friday evenings during term time? Can you organise activities, events and visitors to occupy the children for Club evenings? The Youth Club has been running in the village for a long time and the children enjoy going along to the village hall on alternate Friday evenings to have fun, take part in activities and to let their hair down. Is there an alternative? Please get in touch through either Karen at maveryjk@aol.com or Sharron at newberrys1969@gmail.com if you can help.

Defribillator

Yarnscombe Birthdays – November

Evie Williams – 9 years old Eleanor Self – 6 years old William & Holly Reed – 3 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 print!!!

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  (four zeros) followed by the Tick This will unlock the cabinet. The defibrillator is automated and can be used by anyone and is self-explanatory 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 01805 624834 as I will need to replace parts and ensure it is working.

Chris Avery 13