Issue 1
Volume 33
February 2016
THE EAGLE NEWSLETTER FROM YARNSCOMBE A Note From The Editors It is with great regret that we have learnt of the sad passing of
Inside this issue A Note From The Editors ………...…. 1 Useful Contact Information …..……. 2 District Councillor ………………………. 3
Mr Henry Morrish. Many of you will have known him over the
Victory Hall Committee ……………… 3
years. Our condolences are sent to his wife Sally, and his
Note from the Vicar …………….…….… 4
family at this time.
Christmas Fayre update ………………. 4 Sunday Services …………………….……. 5
We would like to pass on our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Joyce Wright of Cherry Tree Cottage following her recent fall. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May we take this opportunity of saying a big “Thank you” to both Beryl Sellwood and Bob Baker for their hard work and dedication to The Eagle over the past number of years. Good
St. Andrew’s Church …...……..…….... 5 Parish Council update ……….………... 6 Oil Order …………………………………... 6 Woodcott Players Panto ………………. 6 Nature Notes ……………….…………….. 7 Dog Fouling in the Village ……………. 7 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch ……….. 8 NHS CCG Information ……………...… 8 Quiz league update ……………………… 9
luck to both of you in your new adventures .
Birthdays …………………………..………. 9
Pat Hammond and Sharron Newberry are now the co-editors
Youth Club news ………………..……… 11
and their “Eagle” contact details are on the back page. Stephen Harrison has taken over from Bob as Treasurer. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It’s February and that means it’s subscription time. Details of
Devon Countryside Access Forum . 10 Advertisements …………………..... 12-14 Rubbish Collections ………….……..… 15 Village Hall Events ………………….… 15 Bingo dates ……………………..……….. 15 Mobile Library dates …………………. 15 New Year/New Eagle …………….…… 16 Facebook update ………………………. 16
what to do with the little brown envelope attached to this issue
EAGLE CONTACT DETAILS …. 16
of The Eagle can be found on the back cover.
Advertising rates ………………………. 16
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Pat and Sharron
Subscription Details ………………….. 16
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
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 Mike Clark 01769 560870 Methodist Minister Rev Robert Hurley 01271 344682
Western Power Distribution Emergencies Only (Power Cuts)
0800 365 900
Community Support Officer. PCSO Sandra Brown. email: sandra.brown@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Parish Council
Village Clubs Badminton and Bowls
Jay Shaw
01769 560804
Parish Council Clerk
Martina Dymond
Church Warden
Anne Prowse
01769 560014
Chris Brice
01769 560049
Harracott WI Secretary Beryl Sellwood
01769 560219
Parish Councillor— Chairman
Ladies Skittles
Margaret Crocker
01769 560714
Parish Councillor
Denys Cooke
01271 858270
Men’s Skittles
Mike Avery
01805 624834
Parish Councillor
Dan Farr (Snow Warden)
01769 560483
Parish Councillor
Richard Pengilley
01769 560783
Parish Councillor
John Turner
01769 560039
Youth Club
Village Website: www.yarnscombe.org.uk
01271 858297
Village Hall & Social Club Committee Chairman
Richard Purchase
purchase487@btinternet.com
01271 858472
Vice Chairman/Social Club
Mike Avery
maveryjk@aol.com
01805 624834
V.H.Treasurer
Sharron Newberry victoryhall.yarnscombe@gmail.com
01769 561374
S.C.Treasurer
Sue Colley
sue-colley@hotmail.com
Secretary
Lesley Latter
lesleylatter@btinternet.com
01769 560470
Event Booking Manager
Karen Avery
maveryjk@aol.com
01805 624834 01805 624834
Bar Manager
Chris Avery
cmjavery@yahoo.co.uk
Facilities Manager
Martyn Waller
martyn.waller73@gmail.com
07712 132969 07786 850716 07886 214999
07968 083684 07809 245950
Please note: that phone numbers provided in The Eagle are for use for village related purposes only .
Huntshaw Cross Cottage,
Tyre Sales
Huntshaw Cross
MOT Test Centre
Yarnscombe
Vehicle Servicing & Repairs
Barnstaple EX31 3ND
Auto Electrics
Tel/Fax: 01805 624823 Mobile: 07976 986908 Email: enquiries@automobeel.co.uk Website: www.automobeel.co.uk
Computerised Engine Diagnostics 2
Classic Car Restoration Garden Machinery Repairs
both sections.
From your district councillor
Finally, I would like to thank the huge number of people in and around Yarnscombe who have written, phoned or emailed so many kind words to both myself and my family (particularly mum) following the sad passing of dad.
As we all make our way through winter it is great to see the new crop of spring lambs racing around the fields with mum keeping a watchful eye. In the district of Torridge we are one of only 3 authorities who have agriculture as its biggest employer and economic driver and that is why as a council I As always if I can help please give me a call believe we should do all we can to support on 07814 010133. the industry. Christmas is always a busy time for our Waste James Morrish and Recycling team and this year has been no Councillor.Morrish@torridge.gov.uk exception with big increase's of volume in
Village Hall & Social Club Committee You will start to see some great changes in both the management and condition of the village hall and social club! The committees which have run both separately, have come together to save time, money and share expertise. This has meant a new constitution, the sharing of roles and responsibilities plus it has allowed for new skills to be brought on board. The new committee officers’ details are listed below. Their contact information can be found inside the front cover. Chairman: Rich ar d Pu r ch ase
Vice-Chair: M ik e Aver y
V. H. Treasurer: Sh ar r o n New b er r y
S. C. Treasurer: Su e Colley
Secretary: Lesley Latter
Event Booking Manager: K ar en Aver y
Bar Manager: Ch r is Aver y
Facilities Manager: Mar tyn W aller
Committee Members
Mike Passmore
Issy Passmore
Trevor Avery
Matt Avery
Margaret Crocker
Jeff Latter
Mandy Avery
We have three major projects underway. The chairs in the hall are to be replaced very shortly. New windows have been ordered which will greatly enhance the thermal insulation in the hall and a new heating system is being actively researched. We have a tremendous facility in the village and this investment should see more comfort for years to come.
Richard Purchase Chairman
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A Letter From The Vicar Dear friends, This year in our Lent groups we will be using two books from the Pilgrim Course. The authors of the material include Bishop Robert Atwell, the Bishop of Exeter. Each session includes prayer and reflection as well as discussion. We have found the Pilgrim Course to be very accessible and inclusive- so all will be welcome to come and take part. There will be four groups covering two different courses: The Lord's Prayer: I’m sure most of us know it by heart whether we attend church regularly or not. But have we ever really thought about what it all means? Have we understood the consequence of praying those phrases just once, let alone regularly? What does it mean for God’s will to really be done? Have we understood the seriousness of praying that God would forgive us in the same way and to the same extent that we actually forgive other people? Challenging stuff! Thursdays for 6 weeks starting February 11th. Afternoon group 2.30 pm and evening group at 7.30pm at Stable Barn, Huntshaw Barton, EX38 7HH- the home of Peter and Lyn Denard. Please ring 01805 622453 if you are interested in attending or would like to know more The Beatitudes These word of Jesus form part of the well known Sermon on the Mount and are often read at Remembrance services. We will be thinking about how we live them out in ways that make a difference in our lives and our communities. Monday afternoons for six weeks starting February 15th at 2pm in St Giles Church Tuesday evenings starting February 16th at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall, High Bickington If you would like to know more or let me know that you are planning to come please call me on 01769 560870 or send me an email on revmikeclark@outlook.com
Every blessing
Rev Mike Clark
www.tworiversteam.org.uk
St Andrew's Church Christmas Fayre 28th November 2015 I am pleased to be able to report that the Christmas Fayre raised a net total of £497.55. A breakdown of the receipts from individual stalls can be seen on the church porch noticeboard. We are very grateful to all who helped in any way, and hope that those who came enjoyed the occasion.
Richard Pengilley Treasurer Yarnscombe PCC 4
Sunday Services 7th February
Sunday next before Lent
Alverdiscott
9:30am
Holy Communion (CW)
Tawstock
11:00am
Holy Communion (CW)
Newton Tracey
11:00am
Holy Communion (CW)
Yarnscombe
6:30pm
Evening Prayer (BCP)
10th February
Ash Wednesday
TBC—please call 01769 560870 for details 14th February
1st Sunday of Lent
Horwood
9:30am
Morning Worship (CW)
Yarnscombe
10:00am
Family Service
Huntshaw
11:00am
Holy Communion (CW)
Tawstock
11:00am
Songs of Praise
21st February
2nd Sunday of Lent
Alverdiscott
11:00am
Morning Worship at church
Tawstock
11:00am
Holy Communion (CW)
Newton Tracey
11:00am
Morning Worship (CW)
Yarnscombe
6:30pm
Holy Communion (BCP)
28th February
3rd Sunday of Lent
Horwood
9:30am
Holy Communion (BCP)
Yarnscombe
9:30am
Morning Prayer (BCP)
Tawstock
11:00am
Family Service
Huntshaw
3:30pm
Evening Prayer (BCP)
St. Andrew’s Church Readers
Cleaners
Flowers
7th February
Mrs. S. Harris
Mrs. S. Harris & Mrs. G. Harrison
Mrs. S. Harris
14th February
Mrs. J. Bachelor
Mrs. S. Harris & Mrs. G. Harrison
Mrs. S. Harris
21st February
Mrs. G. Harrison
Mr. & Mrs. Wyatt
Mrs. C. Wyatt
28th February
Mrs. A. Prowse
Mr. & Mrs. Wyatt
Mrs. C. Wyatt
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Notes from the Parish Council Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2016 to all our parishioners! Although this winter has so far been more wet than cold and frosty, it is not over yet and since last December the council owns a salt gritter. This purchase had been on the agenda for several months and was made possible by a grant given by County Councillor Boyd. The parish council is always striving to be pro-active, and as cutbacks continue and the maintenance and gritting of our roads can not be taken for granted, we hope that our own gritter can contribute to keeping roads in and out of Yarnscombe safer, should the need arise. Regarding the topic “safety”, we would like to remind all parishioners of a free service provided by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. Everybody is welcome to contact them on 0800 05 02 999 for a free Home Safety Check, they particularly welcome calls from young families, people over 55 or people with mobility problems. At a time convenient to you, a representative will come to your property and advise you on how to optimise your fire safety, should it be necessary they will also you provide you with free smoke alarms and/ or carbon monoxide detectors. By the time you read this, we will have held our first meeting of 2016. All parishioners and representatives are welcome to attend meetings every 4th Wednesday, Village Hall, 7.30pm. PLANNING Erection of conservatory to the front of the property Lower Yewkridge Yarnscombe Barnstaple Devon EX31 3LL Ref. No: 1/0007/2016/FUL BANK BALANCE: £7,462.71 as at 16/12/2015.
Martina Dymond— Clerk, Parish Council
Oil Orders
The
Yarnscombe Group Buy
Woodcott Players
will be performing
Hansel & Gretel
It’s that time again!!
on Friday 12th February
Please ensure your orders are with me before 6pm on Sunday 7th February 2016.
in Lovacott Hall at 7:30pm.
As usual, all monies are between you and the supplier.
Adults £6 Children £3 with 2nd Child FREE
We welcome any newcomers—no obligation! The next Group Buy will need to be with me before 6pm on Sunday 1st May.
There will be 2 other performances on Saturday 13th February @ 2:30pm & 7:30pm
Geraldine Harrison oldchapel27@gmail.com 01769 560400
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Tickets can be obtained on 01271 858451
Bob Barrow
Nature Notes
their courtship displays. Small groups of larks (not a many as in previous years) are behaving The mild, wet winter, which we have experienced, has confused some of our birds. In in this manner and uttering little bursts of song. the new year I found a very small nestling, dead, Hedge sparrows and robins are showing similar signs that spring is on its way, and I hear on the driveway. It had probably been dropped snatches of the thrush's lovely voice, which by a magpie or crow and I don't know what bird was nesting at that time but it had obviously felt shows it has survived the winter and the attentions of our local sparrowhawk. the urge to do so. Others are behaving more traditionally. A huge flock of starlings regularly searches for food in the field opposite my house, accompanied sometimes by a few red-wings (a type of thrush) and fieldfares. The latter have been fewer in number this winter, but, if we have some colder weather, more may arrive from the eastern part of the UK. As I was watching the starlings, on one occasion, I noticed a tiny bird searching for small insects or spiders in the rough grass along the edge of the drive. It was a goldcrest, a bird which I occasionally see in the shrubs near the back door and which I am fairly sure nests in one of the overgrown, ex-Christmas trees, in my garden. Although very small, they are quite hardy creatures and only suffer if there is a very harsh, cold winter. Even then, their numbers appear to recover quite quickly, subsequently. It may be early in the year, but birds are beginning to pair up and attempting to practice
I haven't seen any signs of hedgehogs, lately, which is normal, but rather worrying. They tend to suffer if the winter is too mild, because they are programmed to hibernate at this time. Normally, they would make a nest under a hedge or a pile of logs and their whole system would shut down until they are barely alive. If the weather is too warm, they feel it necessary to be out and about, looking for food. But food is not always easy to find, with the result that they lose too much weight, particularly fat. Then, if there is a cold snap, they may die because, as their pelt consists of prickles instead of fur, they have no means of keeping warm. If you find one wandering about and looking obviously sick or lethargic call the RSPCA or animal rescue centre. Pop it in a box and keep it somewhere warm (but not too warm!) and give it some water and maybe some dog food. The best thing is to seek advice, while taking action. On the other hand, I could be mistaken and the reason for their absence is that they are hibernating!
Brown Owl
Dog Fouling at Village Hall On several occasions over the past few months, it has been noticed that member(s) of the public have been walking their dogs in the Village Hall Car Park and have not got the decency to clear up any mess left by their pets. Failing to clean up is anti-social and can spread diseases. To add insult, the latest incident was on the afternoon of Saturday 16th January, where a Funeral wake was being held at the Village Hall, where mourners had to step over the mess to get to the hall. If this issue continues, we will have no choice but to pass information to Torridge District Council, who are authorised, once evidence has been gathered that an owner has not cleaned up 7 any mess left by his/her dog, to be issued with a ÂŁ75.00 fixed penalty notice.
Thank you.
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch: Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st January Are you lucky enough to have regular feathered visitors to your garden? If so, this is an ideal opportunity to spend an hour sitting at your window watching the birds and ultimately helping the RSPB record the species and numbers visiting our gardens. Over many recent years numbers of our resident and well known birds, such as the house sparrow and starling, have been in serious decline and with these annual surveys the RSPB can try and work out why. Finches such as the greenfinch and goldfinch have also suffered badly. (Mind you, all four of these species visit our garden in abundance regularly!!) All you need to do is register online with the RSPB indicating that you are taking part in the survey—the website address is: https://www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch. On the day, settle down with a cup of tea, a note pad and pen together with the list from the pack supplied (either downloaded or by post) of the likely birds you may see. You need to count the number at any one time of each species visiting your garden during the hour. Record your findings and let the RSPB know. Over 585,000 people participated last year recording over 8.5 million birds—let’s help by putting Yarnscombe on the bird friendly map.
Sharron Newberry
Did you know the local NHS has a Patient Advice and Complaints Team? NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS NEW Devon CCG) patient advice and complaints team is a service to provide patients, carers, family members, the public and staff with help, advice and support with concerns or comments relating to NHS services. The team provides free and confidential help to investigate and resolve problems as they happen and aim to do this as quickly as possible. They can also organise in depth investigations of any problems relating to healthcare across a number of different services. Hearing from patients helps us to make improvements and gives us early warnings of system problems. It is very important for the CCG to hear when things are going wrong. 8 or 0300 123 1672. Or text us at 07789 741099 Or You can contact us on the phone on 01392 267665, email pals.devon@nhs.net
Quiz League As I write this, we are halfway through our inaugural season with three rounds left - January 23rd, February 27th and March 26th. Congratulations to Hope Springs Eternal who currently sit top but that could all so easily change! The Christmas event had a great turnout with the social club packed to the rafters! If that was your first outing then why not join us for the remaining quizzes - you can change your Christmas name if you so wish! I'm sure that everyone recognises that these evenings have become a really good social occasion in their own right so a big thank you to all those who continually turn up and to all behind the bar who keep our glasses full! Oh! and we do still have room for more teams should you wish to join us - remember, there are prizes for each quiz's winners as well as the overall champions. A Happy New Year to everyone, especially the quizzers. Each quiz starts at 8:30pm. Entry fee of £1.00 per person. Maximum of 6 people per team. You don’t need to have been involved in previous quizzes you can enter as many or few times as you wish. ROUND
TEAM
2
3
Hope Springs Eternal
8
9
10
27
Spud Heads
10
7
5
22
Minus One
4.5
9
8
21.5
Baby Brains
6
6
7
19
A Load of Pollocks
7
4
4
15
Bailey’s Boys, Rachel & Immy
4.5
3
2
9.5
6
6
The Sleigh Riders Norfolk & Chance
4
5
6
TOTAL
1
5
Bill, Ben & Weed
5
3
3
Santa’s Naughty Elves
3
3
Alice in Christmasland
1
1
Stephen Harrison
February Birthdays Joshua Owen—7 years old If you would like your child’s birthday mentioned in The Eagle, 9 please let us know.
Devon Countryside Access Forum The Devon Countryside Access Forum is a statutory local access forum under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. It has fifteen members who advise on the "improvement of public access to land for the purposes of open-air recreation and the enjoyment of the area.." The Forum has a remit to give independent advice to a number of Government bodies, in addition to Devon County Council, district and borough councils and parish and town councils. Devon County Council is currently appointing members to the Forum and would like to receive applications from anyone with an interest in recreational access. I should be very grateful if you could pass this e-mail onto your networks and publicise via social media or in your parish/town. We would love to hear from landowners and managers, access users and people with other relevant professional interests such as health, planning, education, sport, sustainable transport and business, or people who could represent groups currently under-represented such as young people or ethnic minority groups. Although membership is voluntary, a generous mileage rate is paid. Why don't you consider applying to join the Forum? It's an interesting opportunity and you can:* contribute to the debate- share experience and expertise from your specific field; * meet and work with others- listen to and share ideas to solve access problems; * be informed- receive regular local and national access updates and information relating to access law, policy, legislation, and how it can benefit social, economic and environmental issues; * help make a difference– influence local and UK policy affecting access.
For details and an application form please see http://www.devon.gov.uk/dcaf . The closing date is February 25th 2016. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact: Hilary Winter, Forum Officer Devon Countryside Access Forum Lucombe House County Hall Topsham Road Exeter EX2 4QD
Tel: 07837 171000 She works part-time and is in the office on Monday a.m., Tuesday a.m. and Thursday a.m. Days may vary.
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Yarnscombe Youth Club—Update and Call of Help Kevin Betts stepping down from Youth Club duties
Alison also steps down from the Youth Club
As many of you know I have been less involved with the Youth Club since the summer of this year. It’s been hard for me to commit to the Friday nights as both my boys are now at Torrington Amateur Boxing Club and they train every Friday night as well as various other nights in the week.
It is with enormous regret that after a huge amount of thought and contemplation that I need to advise the club team and the rest of the village that I am unable to continue with running the Youth Club.
I have had a great time helping out at Youth Club and it gave me a wonderful opportunity to meet all the great children and their parents which really helped our family feel welcome and settled into the village. A lot of these kids are now adults and regarded as good family friends.
This is due to ongoing and continued work and personal commitments including studying for my Masters. I realise that with Kevin officially stepping down it leaves the Youth Club without a leader for now. The rest of the team will continue with club evenings as much as possible, diaries dependent.
I would like to thanks everyone in the village for their support for the Youth Club, we had some great moments, fund raising and putting on shows. Whenever we did anything like this the support from the village was overwhelming, not just from the kids and parents but from all the residents. All the donations people have given us over the years, for prizes won, I particularly remember Izzy Passmore donating her winnings from the scarecrow festival but there have been countless more from quiz winnings at social club to donations at the door on Halloween from Joyce next door. To Maureen Woollacott and family and all the St Andrews Close crowd who have always supported us. Sorry if I haven’t mentioned you personally but the memory isn’t what it was, apart from if it’s pricing building materials, then I never forget!!
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time running the Youth Club and the opportunities that the children have benefitted from over the last twelve months or so.
Also to Karen Avery, the unsung hero of Youth Club, who was there long before I was and is still there now, for all the work behind the scenes along with her son Chris.
With the official stepping down of both Kevin and Ali from running the Youth Club , the remainder of the team need your help.
Thanks to Alison Hole for stepping up in my hour of need, the new generation of Yarnscombe Youth Club has began. Hopefully I can still get down from time to time to help out.
Kevin Betts
Save our Youth Club
Thanks to Karen, Sharron, Sharon, Jason and Pip for helping with the Club events and to everyone in the village for supporting the Youth Club with your kind support and donations.
Alison Hole
We Need Your Help …………………
The Youth Club has been running in the village for a long time and the children enjoy coming along on Fridays and for their benefit (and their parents!!) we need it to carry on. 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? Please get in touch through either Karen at maveryjk@aol.com or Sharron at newberrys1969@gmail.com. 11 Thank you.
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Commercial Liquid Waste Septic Tanks Installation & Repairs Drain CCTV Surveys Drain Clearance Servicing all makes of Sewage treatment Works Pump Repairs & renewals Spirebourne Ltd
24hour
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Bringing profound change through… Women’s workshops – find the real you Shamanic & Reiki treatments and courses Spiritual House and Land Clearing Small group Pilates M 07896 326 024 suemarcantonio@btinternet.com www.spiritunleashed.co.uk
Looking for a holiday cottage for friends or family in the Yarnscombe area? Look no further…our 2 bedroom cottage is available most of the year and we are now taking bookings directly. See our website or phone us. Richard or Alison - 01271 858472 www.farmcottageholidaysdevon.co.uk Are you over 50? Are you afraid of computers? Are you worried about internet security? Do you want to understand social media? Would you like to chat to friends and family online? Would you like to be taught by someone your own age? YES? Give Bernie or Susie a call on 01805 624415 to arrange a free introductory lesson
Firewood Logs Seasoned hardwood logs from sustainable local sources Hardwood £110 per load One truck load = 1.3m³ Please ring Ambrose Wood Fuels on 01769 540014 or 07976 610640
Where are we? Coombe View Farm, Huntshaw Cross, Barnstaple EX31 3NB
Social Club Firstly, we would like to wish a belated Happy New Year to all villagers. We hope that all who attended the New Years Eve party enjoyed themselves!!
With effect from the next campaign, Mandy Avery, will be taking over Pat’s customers for Avon orders. Just a quick reminder that the bar will be open Mandy will drop a catalogue around to you at that every Saturday and Monday night during time. If you’d like to be added to her customer list, February, so why not pop in for a drink with 14 please contact her on 01769 560528 or your fellow villagers? mail@trevoravery.plus.com.
Chris Avery
Rubbish Dates - FEBRUARY 2016 Date
Black Bags
Tuesday 2nd
Green Boxes
Wheelie Bins
Friday 5th
Tuesday 9th
Friday 12th
Tuesday 16th
Friday 19th Tuesday 23rd
Friday 26th
Events Diary
Bingo Dates
Village Hall bar open every Saturday and Monday evenings.
What an amazing turn-out at our Christmas bingo. We had 114 people playing plus children joining in raising over £400. Thanks to everyone who donated prizes and helped with organising the event.
8:00pm—11:00pm Monday
Men’s Skittles (Sept— Apr) Summer Skittles (Apr—Aug)
Listed below are the next few dates for the bingo— see you there! February
March
April
May
Short Mat Bowls
5th
4th
1st
13th
Short Mat Bowls
19th
18th
15th
27th
Tuesday
Ladies Skittles and Badminton
Wednesday Thursday
29th
Alternate weeks Friday
Youth Club (term time only) Yarnscombe Bingo
Anyone wishing to book the hall for a function should contact Karen Avery (Booking Secretary) on 01805 624834.
Doors open at 6:30pm
Meat and fruit prizes, free tea/coffee and biscuits during the interval, other refreshments available.
Raffle.
Everyone welcome
Mobile Library Dates 2016 Village Hall car park. Monday mornings between 11:00am and 11:40am. 1st February
25th April
18th July
10th October
29th February 23rd May
15th August
4th April
12th September 5th December
20th June
7th November
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New Year—New Eagle Hopefully you’ll like the changes we’ve made to The Eagle. Thank you to Beryl for also letting us have a few “old” issues of the Newsletter. Does anyone else in the village have previous (old) copies of The Eagle we can scan so we can compile a complete digital archive for future posterity. We have had a look through them and it is interesting to note the type of articles that were included “all that time ago”. We will share some with you over the coming months. Some of the articles were: Gardening Tips. Recipes. Yarnscombe History. Resident Biographies. Items for Sale/Wanted. So, if you would like to contribute anything to The Eagle, please email them to yarnscombe.eagle@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sharron Newberry
Yarnscombe Village
We now have 75 followers on our Facebook page. This number has significantly increased since the recent flooding in and around the village where updates about the roads have managed to reach people where email addresses weren’t available. Hopefully this will continue to be a useful form of communicating urgent details when made available.
Editors
Advertising Costs These prices are for 12 months advertising in The Eagle.
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Please ensure that all items for the next issue of the Eagle reaches us by the 20th of each month.
£30.00
1/4 page
£20.00
Partial year prices are available—contact us for details. Advertisements are renewed in February each year.
Annual Subscriptions Each February we ask all households for a contribution of at least £1.00 to cover the production and printing costs of The Eagle. A small brown envelope will be attached to the front of your Eagle that should be delivered to either of the editors or given to Barry, the postman who is willing to pick up any from “out of the village” locations. If we don’t receive your contribution we will assume that 16 wish to receive a copy of The Eagle. you no longer