CLYST HYDON & DISTRICT NEWS

CLYST HYDON & DISTRICT
DECEMBER 2011
NEWS
NO 386

CLYST HYDON PARISH ORGANISATIONS – November 2011
Parish Council
(Chairman) Mel Hague
(Vice-Chair) David Mitchem
Barry Thrussell
Darren Clifton-Jones
Ben Wadsworth
(Parish Clerk) Vicky Morris
East Devon District Council
Derek Button
Peter Bowden
Devon County Council
Peter Bowden
Community Police Officer
PCSO Steve Trail
Constable Buffie CAVIN
Church
Churchwardens Michael Trude
Nick Marshall
Education
Clyst Hydon Primary School
Headteacher: Mrs A Guest
School Association
Lena Stoneman
Puddleduck Pre-School & CHUFS
Katherine Allen
ORGANISATIONS
Clyst Hydon & District News
Gail & Chris Shepheard
Cricket Club
Keith Wood,
Neighbourhood Watch
David & Norma Carne
Swimming Club
Julie Moore
Village Hall
(Chairman) David Mitchem
(Booking Secretary) Libby Sutton
Village Hall 100 Club AJ Watling
W.I. (President) Pat Johnson
mel.hague@btinternet.com
dmitchem@aol.com
ptvictoria@hotmail.co.uk .
dbutton@members.eastdevon.gov.uk
pbowden@members.eastdevon.gov.uk
pbowden@members.eastdevon.gov.uk
steven.trail@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Elizabeth.Cavin@devonandcornwall.pnn.pol -
ice.uk
admin@clyst-hydon-primary-school.devon.sch.uk
www.clyst-hydon-primary-school.devon.sch.uk
stonemans@dukesmead64.wanadoo.co.uk
katherineafrica@hotmail.com
shepheard@btinternet.com
normaanddavid@carne.org.uk
mini-fatpup_@tiscali.co.uk
aj.watling@btinternet.com
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THE BLACKSMITHS ARMS
Plymtree, Devon EX15 2JU
A Traditional village Pub in the pretty village of Plymtree
A pleasant cycle ride or walk from Clyst Hydon
Great News ! The Blacksmiths Arms has been chosen for inclusion in the CAMRA 2012 edition
of The Good Beer Guide. Out of 54,000 pubs in Britain, only 4,500 are chosen to be included –
we are absolutely delighted at the news.
Food & Hygiene Rating 5 Stars
Christmas Menu - available throughout December. This has to be pre booked and pre ordered
Full Menu and Bar Snacks - available Tuesday – Sunday
Speciality Sunday Roast – booking advisable
December Events
Friday 23 rd – Christmas Music Quiz 9pm
Quiz Master Mr Steve Pettit
Saturday 24 th – Christmas Draw and a Great Night to meet up with old friends back for the holidays
Sunday 25 th – Open from 12noon – 2pm for drinks
December 31 st – Always a Fantastic Night
TEL: 01884 277474 EMAIL:blacksmithsplymtree@ yahoo.co.uk
www.blacksmithsplymtree.co.uk Christmas Menu, Festive Open Times and Events Details – please
phone for information or view on web site
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www.fivebellsclysthydon.co.uk
THE FIVE BELLS INN,
CLYST HYDON, DEVON, EX15 2NT, 01884 277288
SEE OUR DECEMBER MENU ON OUR WEBSITE
Menu available from Thursday December 1st until Saturday December 24th
We are open on Dec 25th, with a special Christmas Day menu
The present owners Di & Roger are now in their ninth year at The Five Bells. They
are committed to continuing the long tradition of hospitality and warmth that the
pub enjoys, and derive great pleasure from welcoming you to their home. Why
not join us for a warm welcome and good, wholesome food
Recommended in Good Pub Guide Featuring in AA’s “Britain's Best Country
pubs for food
Your local NHS Trust is changing
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is currently consulting on its plans to become an NHS
Foundation Trust (FT). The consultation period runs up to the 16 th January 2012.
This may be of interest to you because the Trust runs a wide range of NHS adult community
health and social care services across Exeter, East and Mid Devon.
The Trust is keen to consult with as many people as possible on its future plans and would like
feedback from local communities on what they value about their local NHS services and where
efforts should go to improve them further.
The Trust is also encouraging people to sign up as members to make their voice heard and be
involved in the development of local healthcare services.
We are holding two public meetings in your area and would welcome you all to attend:
Wednesday 7 December 2011 – 2pm The Institute, Ottery St Mary
Thursday 8 December 2011 – 6pm Whipton Community Hall, Exeter
These meetings will provide the opportunity to hear more about the Trust’s plans and to give your
feedback.
If you are unable to attend a meeting, you can view the Trust’s plans, respond to the consultation
and sign up as a member at www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk/ft
How to get involved and find out more
More details about our FT consultation are available on our website:
www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk/ft
Email: contactus@ndevon.swest.nhs.uk
Tel: 01271 313 971
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It’s that time of the year again joy and goodwill to all men. I need to say a very big thank you to the team of individuals
that make this publication possible. No one should be under any illusion but that this is a team effort. I
would be totally unable to do this alone.
In order of appearance the contributors and advertisers, the proof reader who has so much to sort out, usually at
very short notice, I always seem to be running behind. Mr A Jolliffe who supplies the paper for the News, my
lovely small army of deliverers who put up with my inability to count on a regular basis, and the readers who make
it all very worth while with your kind comments and appreciation of the News.
Gail & Chris
December 2011 No 386
Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year
For anyone with news they wish to share, articles they want to write, items they want to sell, or, events for the
calendar, please e-mail on shepheard@btinternet.com Or ring on 01884 277464.
The December issue of the Clyst Hydon and District News is the last edition of the 2011 subscription year, the
Christmas fair is a great way to pay your next years subs, The Clyst Hydon News will have a stall at the Christmas
Fair where you will, if you wish, be able to purchase your yearly subscription for 2012 The cost will remain the
same at £5.oo for the 12months.
Payment for new year can also be made via your delivery person or direct to the address at the bottom of page.
CONTENTS
Editorial …......................................................................................................................... 5
Parish Council Minutes, ……………………………................................................................... 7-8
Clyst St Lawrence Exeter Musical Society / 100 Club/ Desperately seeking Parish Clerk / Poppy Appeal…… . 9
Christmas Fair…………………………………... ……………………...…….……………..……….. 10
Dickensian Mice / Hospiscare Open Gardens …………………………………...……………………… 11
Christingle readings / New Addition to the Village….…………………………………………………… 12
Clyst Hydon WI / Christmas dates in Cullompton...……………………………………………………. 13
Good bye from Norma & David …………………………...…….……………………………………. 15
Clyst Hydon Primary School …..….…………………………..……………………………………..... 15- 19
Puddleducks & Chufs ………………………………….………..……………………………….……. 19-21
Police Neighbourhood beat report / Info on Property marking…………………………………………… 23-25
Swimming Club’s New Years Eave Party at Five Bells Inn i....…………………………………..………… 27
The Lychgate …………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
Clyst Hydon Swimming Club / Garage sale update.……………..……………………………………... 31
Ringing the Changes at the Church ….…………………………………………………………………. 32
Church Page......................................................................................................................... 33
Calendar.............................................................................................................................. 34
CLOSING DATE FOR THE NEXT EDITION (JAN 2012) WILL BE
Friday 23 RD December. All material to the Editor please, at
1 Church Cottages, Clyst Hydon, EX15 2ND
(Tel 01884 277464) or Email : shepheard@btinternet.com
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Knitted hats for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal
Thank you to all who knitted hats to go in shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. The challenge was
to knit 1000 and I am pleased to say I took 1574 to the warehouse in Exeter. The knitting class in Payhembury
Spring Flower and Bulb Show to be held in March next year is a hat and scarf set to be sent to
the same organisation (pick up your show schedule from Payhembury Provisions!) – so I will be collecting
hats again next year. You can knit hats, but not necessarily scarves, although if any are knitted, I will
deliver them, too. Many thanks again. Di Somers 01884 277390
Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to
men!
And thought how, as the day had
come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good-will to
men!
Till ringing, singing on its way,
The world revolved from night to
day,
A voice, a chime,
A chant sublime
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
Then from each black, accursed
mouth
The cannon thundered in the South,
And with the sound
The carols drowned
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
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It was as if an earthquake rent
The hearth-stones of a continent,
And made forlorn
The households born
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
And in despair I bowed my head;
"There is no peace on earth," I said;
"For hate is strong,
And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!"
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men."

MINUTES OF CLYST HYDON PARISH COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON
Present: Cllr M. Hague – Chairman
Cllr D Mitchem – Vice-Chairman
Cllr B. Thrussell
Cllr B Wadsworth
Cllr D. Clifton-Jones
District Cllr. Bowden C.C
In attendance: Mrs V. Morris – Clerk, one elector
TUESDAY 1 st NOVEMBER 2011
The Chairman opened the meeting at 7.30pm and welcomed everyone.
66/2011 APOLOGIES – none received
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ACTION
67/ 2011 MINUTES OF MEETING held on 6 th September - the minutes were agreed and signed by
the Chairman as a true record.
68/ 2011 REPORTS FROM COUNTY AND DISTRICT COUNCILLORS
District Cllr. Bowden C.C gave two reports.
District Report : Current reviews to National Planning Policy should see a document produced in De-
cember / January. Concerns expressed by some regarding developments within the countryside and
affordable housing. District Cllr. Bowden C.C expressed the need for help towards the older genera-
tion. The Chairman stated that the PC view was that a policy should not have set definitions as this is
limiting, not every possible situation can identified. District Cllr. Bowden C.C stated that changes
would ensure that every new house built would have to provide a subsidy towards affordable housing.
The Chairman felt that a policy which allowed/encouraged the local community to help solve afford-
able housing solutions; successful ones seemed to have been when a landowner had donated land. He
expressed that Clyst Hydon had two amazing facilities ( swimming pool and cricket club ) which were
due to the local community. District Cllr. Bowden C.C said that EDDC had reduced the proposed num-
ber of houses to be built by 2026 – this is now 15171.
County Report : a. Winter issues : one salt bin from parish removed. Cllr Mitchem acknowledged that
red diesel could now be used in clearing roads of snow, he felt that this was a more reflective view
of health and safety and that it was better to be self helping.
b. £30million to be cut from budget – likely to be roads and transport. He was questioned as to how
efficient DCC was compared to other councils – he felt that DCC was realistic and many jobs had
gone.
District Cllr. Bowden C.C expressed his enjoyment at attending the meeting. He was thanked and
left.
69/2011 CORRESPONDENCE
a. Car Park Review – Cllr Mitchem to complete.
b. Open Spaces Review – Cllr Hague to complete.
Parliamentary Constituencies in England – no comment at present.
The correspondence was passed to the Chairman to circulate amongst the Councillors.

70/2011 PLANNING MATTERS
11/2345/FUL – construction of first floor extension over garage ( resubmission of 10/2271/FUL ) at Haywain
for Mr S Harris. Reasons for resubmission were explained. Application strongly supported. EDDC to be
informed. CLERK
The elector was thanked and left the meeting.
71/2011 MATTERS ARISING
a. Government Policies. National Planning Policy – The Chairman had sent a response to the consultation
process. Awaiting Bill in 2012. Large developments discussed; it was felt that decisions were made by those
not living in the area. Localism Bill seems to be overshadowed by planning.
2012 Commemorative item. Proposal to give item to each school child living in Clyst Hydon and have some
available for others to buy. The Chairman will enquire about the cost of a mug with a local company. Ideas
for commemorative item and thoughts about participating in the lighting of a beacon to be raised at village
meeting on 29 th November. CHAIRMAN
72/2011 FINANCIAL MATTERS
Audit Commission. Documents sent to Plymouth office instead of Bolton – Clerk apologised. Clerk still
contacting payments department regarding bill.
Bank Balances - Current A/c: £7000.71 Treasurer’s A/c: £812.78
Monies received since last meeting - none
As reported by the clerk.
73/2011 ANY OTHER BUSINESS
a. Telephone box – Clerk reported some work had happened, as the base had been broken up but not removed.
DDC had been contacted again. Clerk to continue to chase. CLERK
b. Wooden railings opposite Yarde Lane – reported, health and safety concerns raised. If no repairs, Clerk
to continue to chase. CLERK
c. Salt – Cllr Mitchem to investigate cost. Possibly to enable a store of this at a location in the parish.
CLLR MITCHEM
d. Abandoned car near village hall discussed.
e. Forge Cottage – concerns were raised as to the condition of this building. It was felt that it had been
empty for 2 years or more. Possibly a listed building. EDDC to be contacted. CLERK
f. Remembrance Service discussed.
Neighbourhood Watch – discussed as to whether the over-seeing of this would be taken on by anyone. Buffie
Cavin to be contacted.
74/2011 QUESTIONS & COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
There were no questions from members of the public.
75/2011 DATE & TIME OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be on Tuesday 3 rd January 2012 in the Village Hall.
The Chairman thanked everyone for attending and there being no further business the meeting
closed at 9.30pm.
These minutes are subject to approval at the next Parish Council meeting on 3 rd January 2012
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Visit of the Exeter Musical Society
Clyst St Lawrence
The Exeter Musical Society will be coming on Sunday 11 th December at 6.30 pm to perform a variety of
Christmas songs, carols and readings in the church.
As usual there will be refreshments at Town Farm after the performance.
Winners for December
Clyst Hydon Village Hall 100 Club
1st 59 Mrs M Snook Clyst Lea
2nd 90 Mrs T Rutter Park Cottage
3rd 93 Mr L Buckingham Aunke Meadow, Aunke
AJ Watling
Clyst Hydon Parish Council requires a new Clerk.
This interesting role involves attending Parish Council meetings,
taking minutes, sharing relevant information with Councillors and
keeping adequate financial records.
If you would like more information, please do speak to the
Clerk or Chairman, Cllr Mel Hague.
Vicky Morris
Clerk to Clyst Hydon Parish Council
01884 277845 / 07541124202
Poppy Appeal 2011
The largest amount of donations thus far at £330.52p, so on behalf of
The Royal British Legion “Poppy Appeal”
May I say a big “THANK YOU” for your generosity.
Una Head.
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Don’t Forget 36 Dickensian Mice needing a home At the Christmas
Fair
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Would anyone like to give
a home to a mouse this
Christmas?
Mice will be on sale at the Christmas fair
at £5.00 each. ALL Proceeds will go to..
Children’s Hospice
South West,
Littlebridge House.
Hospiscare Open Garden Programme 2012
Our open garden programme continues to prove ever popular and
highly regarded, and in 2012 it will be our 7 th annual programme. Last
year the gardens raised a staggering £20,000 and this money will help
Hospiscare provide our vital service to patients and their families all
over Devon.
We are now looking for new gardens for our 2012 programme so if
you would like to support Hospiscare by opening your garden and help
us raise much needed funds then please contact Tracey Skinner for further
information on 01392 688063 or t.skinner@hospiscare.co.uk
In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it 'Christmas' and went to church; the Jews
called it 'Hanukkah' and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the
street would say 'Merry Christmas!' or 'Happy Hanukkah!' or (to the atheists) 'Look out for the wall!'
Dave Barry in "Christmas Shopping: A Survivor's Guide"

Readings from the Christingle service Held at St Andrews.
On Sunday Children from Clyst Hydon participated in a lovely Christingle service
they each made a wonderful Christingle to show the congregation then read
out readings to draw our thoughts to the symbolism of the Christingle.
These are the wishes from the service.
The orange represents the earth and all it provides. We know we must try harder
to look after all that you provide and we pray that those who make the decisions
that affect our environment will be guided by your hand. We pray for those who
rely on the earth for their living, the farmers and the fishermen - give them your
strength to use the earth wisely. We pray for the world a never ending circle like the Christingle orange.
We pray that out love for you will be never ending and will help us do all we can for those in the world
who are less fortunate than ourselves.
The red ribbon around the Christingle orange shows God‟s love to be present everywhere . Stretching to
all and everyone. Please forgive us Lord when our love has not stretched very far and we have not been as
kind as we should be. Help us to cope with those who are different from ourselves, and help us to understand
the importance of those Christian people who carry Gods love to foreign
lands, helping those who are suffering, the starving and refugees.
The light, the light of the world - the light to help us see in the darkness. Those of
us who cannot see can sometimes get lost. Let‟s take time to think about those who
have got lost on the path of life. Help them to see your light and feel the warmth of
your love in its flame.
Thank you for the different seasons of the year, which help all our food and flowers
to grow. Whilst we all enjoy the spring, Summer and Autumn, Winter can be a difficult
time for many, especially the elderly. Help us warm their hearts by being understanding,
and stopping them from becoming lonely.
A Christingle is a symbolic object, related to the pomander, used in the advent services of many Christian denominations. It has its origins in
the Moravian Church.
At Christmas 1747, Germany, Bishop Johannes de Watteville thought about how he could explain the love of Jesus to everyone, and what
Christmas really meant to the children in the church. He decided to make a simple symbol to express the message of Christmas in a fresh and
lively way. Pastor Johannes de Watteville gave each child a lighted candle wrapped in a red ribbon, with a prayer that said "Lord Jesus, kindle
a flame in these dear children's hearts". This was the first Christingle service.
Many years later, in 1968, John Pensom of The Children's Society introduced Christingle services to the Anglican Church, where the custom
spread quickly. It is celebrated sometime around Christmas. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christingle
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New Addition to the Village
Meet Steve's new project. found buried in
junk in Pinhoe and now under restoration at
Clapp Mill Farm with the kind help of Lil
Dixon and Nick Millman.
Its the old Kings Asphalt of Basin Junction
Exeter and is a Barford Perkins
Q6 diesel roller of 1928 vintage and The
Road Roller Association reckon its the very
last of it kind .
Should be rolling around the parish next
year with a bit o' luck and a fair
wind ! Watch out on a road near you!!

CLYST HYDON WI
On October 13th Dr. Rushton shared his trekking experience in Nepal with Clyst Hydon
W.I. He brought slides of the party of 11, including his two sons,who set off from Kentisbeare,
having previously done some training in the Cairngorms. They flew first to Kathmandu,
on to Lukla, then trekked through the Dodh Kosi valley towards Everest Base Camp,
passing through villages and past many shrines and prayer walls, and staying at tea-houses,
also at Pheriche where there is a clinic devoted to treating climbers, mainly for altitude sickness.
Dr. Rushton and his fiancee will be working there quite soon, where their experiences
of the travails likely to afflict climbers willl come in useful. An invention called a Gumma Bag - a bright red bag
into which which sufferers from altitude sickness are placed then oxygen pumped in - is a welcome innovation
counteracting this potentially fatal condition. Apparently Viagra helps also,although the recommended way is to
make a gradual ascent. This Dr. Rushton's party did, as they made their way over precarious bridges across chasms
and grubby glaciers to the narrow summit ridge of Island Peak at 20,305 ft. The slides of exhausted climbers trudging
through icy landscapes were very illustrative of the difficulties they endured. Although Island Peak is 9,000ft
lower than Everest, only his sons made the summit. They spent a few days in Kathmandu, avoiding yaks and cattle
but enjoying the colourful lifestyle, finally making a triumphal return to Kentisbeare.
Kate West thanked him and tea was served by Heather Burley and Margaret Deeley.
After various business items, members heard that 2 members attended an amusing day at Longdown, listening to
potential speakers; 2 members went to the Regional Council Meeting in Barnstaple which was efficiently run, informative
and entertaining. The date for the post-Christmas lunch was finalised and some members are going on a
Computer Course in Cullompton.
In November there was no speaker as, after last month's minutes, the Annual General Meeting took place. Several
members had been on outings, to Westonbirt and a group meeting at Escot, which is unfortunately closing due to
lack of members. A team was chosen for the County Quiz. After tea served by Diana Shaw and Mary Wadland, the
A.G.M. began and Pat Johnson welcomed Mary Andrews, the Advisor from Devon W.I.. The present committee
was re-elected apart from Margaret Deeley who is having a break after 10 years service on the committee. The
Treasurer gave a satisfactory report and Kate West as Secretary spoke of a busy year with interesting speakers and
enjoyable outings reinforced by generous helpings of cake which seem to be a feature of W.I. life. Pat Johnson, the
President, agreed and thanked the committee, the Secretary and all members who had contributed to make a happy
and satisfactory year. Mary Andrews informed members about plans for the Jubilee Year, trips abroad, courses at
Denman College and hopes of finding and funding new Headquarters in Exeter. She then supervised the election of
President, Pat Johnson being returned unanimously.
A.G.M. business being over, two not too taxing Quizes were undertaken -- a pleasant way to end the day.
Next meeting on December 8th, after the Annual Carol Service on the 6th, is an open meeting to which husbands
and friends are invited for, guess what? - cakes -- and a talk from Mr. Spencer Kingdom --- 'Open
nearly all Hours'.
Cullompton Christmas 2011
Saturday 10 December - Cullompton Farmer‟s Market 9.30am – 12.30pm Station Road Car Park. - Christmas activities, mince pies and carol Singing
Friday 16 Dec - Carols Under the Stars, Quarts Moor, with Blackdown Community Choir and bonfire (01823 680681). Free.
26 Dec 2011 Town Mayor's 1st Annual Boxing Day Duck Race - 11:00 AM - Ducks dive in the Leat at the starting line at the raised footway
alongside the Leat in Station Road at 11am. Follow your duck down to the finishing line near the kissing gate just beyond Lower
Mill. Hot chocolate and mulled wine available at the finish line.£1 per duck.- Sponsor your duck at the Town Hall, Pickwicks,
Susan's Hair Design, Mr Ben's Emporium, The Kings Head and The Manor.
Sat 31 Sun 1 January 2012 - STEAM UP at Coldharbour Mill. See the Mill‟s rare 1910 Pollit and Wigzell 300hp steam engine, 1867 Kittoe and
Brotherhood Bean Engine, and Lancashire Boiler operating under steam. Also working water wheel and weaving and spinning processes.
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William Shakespeare
At Christmas I no more desire a rose,
Than wish a snow in May's newfangled
shows;
But like of each thing that in season
grows.
Great Moor Farmhouse
Catering
Birthday or celebration?
Get together with family or
friends?
Enjoy a traditional home-cooked meal
in comfortable and relaxed
surroundings at
Great Moor Barn
Kerswell
Cullompton
Groups of 8-22 catered for
Lunches or dinner parties
Telephone Philip & Alison Chappell on
01884 266304 or 07731147836
Christmas Menu also available.

As we shall shortly be leaving the village after
22 years, we would like to say what a pleasure
it's been living in Clyst Hydon; we leave with
so many happy memories to take with us!
We've come to know so many people,
especially during the years in which we were
involved with a granddaughter at the school,
and whilst we were compiling, editing and
printing 'The News'.
We go with some sadness, having thought we
would live here for ever: that wasn't to be.
However, we are also looking forward to the
challenges of taking on another house
(in Willand Old Village) which needs a little
TLC, though nothing like the challenges we faced here back in 1989!
It seems to us now, looking back, that in the earlier years the summers were warmer and sunnier, and
that we certainly spent more time outdoors - or maybe that's just a figment of our ageing imaginations!
We were then able to walk down to the Post Office for our stamps and postage requirements. We also
remember the days of the Harvest Festival Suppers in the barn at Farrantshayes. (the suppers are still
wonderful at the village hall, of course!) Sitting around on hay bales carried its own unique atmosphere.
The 'Open Gardens' have also been a great joy, along with all the arts and crafts displays, the Swimming
Pool Breakfasts – though we haven't been to one of those for a while! The fund raising things, too, are
always good fun.
Obviously we can't mention everything we have enjoyed over our time here at 'Trumps Cottage', or we
would need another page or two. The village hall is a great meeting place, with its various entertainments
and functions – we've spent many pleasurable evenings there. Of course, these are just our own memories
over 22 years, and other things happen in the village – long may all of them continue!
Finally, we'd like to say a big 'thank you' to all the people who have made us so welcome and included us
in whatever was going on, and especially for the love and care shown to us during the long months of
David's illness. We aren't moving a million miles away, so no doubt you will see us at various times during
the years to come, not least as we continue to enjoy the wonderful walks around here, and maybe the
odd cup of tea here and there!
Thank you again!
Good bye
David and Norma (Trumps Cottage)
Law of Mechanical Repair - After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll
have too pee.
Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
Law of Random Numbers - If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal and someone always answers.
Variation Law - If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will always move faster than the one you
are in now (works every time).
Law of the Bath - When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone rings.
Law of Close Encounters - The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are
with someone you don't want to be seen with.
Law of the Result - When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.
Law of Biomechanics - The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach.
Law of Lockers - If there are only 2 people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
Law of Physical Surfaces - The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly
correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.
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Clyst Hydon Primary School
Address: Clyst Hydon, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2ND
email: admin@clyst-hydon-primary.devon.sch.uk
web site: www.clyst-hydon-primary.devon.sch.uk
Tel/Fax: 01884 277255
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Guest
Y6 have received Bikeability training from Jim Fishwick. I know they have been a super
group and have enjoyed the training which will help them cycle in safety. Thanks to Jim and also to Alison
Owen who has done sterling work as the parent help
Congratulations to the basketball team, Oliver Derham, Joe Emmett, Thomas Broom, Gemma Owen, Jack
Gibbins, George Penman and Miranda Millman, who played extremely well under the watchful eye of,
team manager, Julian Derham and, chaperone, Alison Owen. They won both their matches against Willowbank
and Willand 10-0 and 16-4 respectively, however lost to The Duchy. Oliver Derham was top basket
scorer along with Gemma Owen who scored 3 and George Penman and Joe Emmett who both scored 2.
Thank you to Julian Derham and Alison Owen for transporting the team and helping and to the parents who
came along to support the children.
As expected the second Stockland cross country race is always a wet one! The rain poured down in Clyst
Hydon, and the children were positively excited at the thought of running in torrential rain and sticky,
brown mud! However, as we headed north out of Honiton fine weather prevailed and running conditions
were excellent. This was a very fast race and the competition very tough, all of our runners ran well, most
of them improving on their places in the previous race. Charlotte Broom ran a very impressive race in the
Y3 and 4 girls finishing second and gaining the silver medal. Will it be gold in race 3? Wait and see! Lily
Harper came in 8 th in the same race. The Y5 boys never fail
to impress with Flurry Grierson 8th, Jack Gibbins 9 th and George Penman 10 th . The Y3 and 4 boys and the
Y5 and 6 girls also showed some great running and good team spirit. Congratulations to all the runners and
thank you to Emma Gibbins for helping with transport, Selena Penman and Lil Dixon for accompanying
the children on the bus and to all the parents who kindly come along and support the children.
The staff and children joined the community of Clyst Hydon for a short service of remembrance at the
church . This time the three Y6 girls decided that the school should have a part in the service rather than
just listening. Tegen Harris, Gemma Owen and Lucy Stoneman made a wreath of their own poppies and
decided to read the poem „In Flanders Field‟. Thank you to the three of you for doing this so well. Nick
Marshall who led the service was delighted to hear you would be taking part.
Congratulations to the KS2 children for taking part in the first cross country races at Killerton in the most
appalling weather conditions imaginable . Despite the wind and rain the children did extremely well. These
are the children who came in the top ten in each year group:
Y3 Girls Charley Locke 3 rd , Hannah Trude 7th: Y4 Boys Treeve Harris 3rd, Samuel Laurence 7th; Y4
Girls Charlotte Broom 1 st , Lilly Harper 6th; Y5 Boys Flurry Grierson 3 rd , George Penman 4 th , Jack Gibbins
5th, Cai Whitmarsh-Williams 10th; Y5 Girls Jessica Whitehead 6th, Miranda Millman 7th; Y6 Girls
Lucy Stoneman 3rd. Thank you to all the parents who helped to transport and to those who came along to
help look after the children and support them in their running.
Well done to the netball team, Tegen Harris, Gemma Owen, Lucy Stoneman, Miranda Millman, Shyann
Weathers, Jessica Whitehead and Lilly Harper who played in the first round of the High Fives tournament
at Cullompton Sports Hall. We lost to the Duchy 6 – 1, St Andrews 3 – 0, but finally the team took on Willowbank
and beat them 4 – 1. we look forward to the next round.
The children raised £45 for Children in Need. They all looked great in their spots, whether they were on
clothes or faces!
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16 children from KS2 took part in a concert at Exeter Cathedral with 11 other schools from the Culm Valley
and Exeter Cathedral School. They sang three songs as a choir of 200 children and then schools each
gave their own performances. Clyst Hydon School performed an arrangement of „Rhythm of Life‟, singing
in three parts. The children all sang brilliantly and staff and parents told Stephanie how impressed they
were with Clyst Hydon. The children behaved impeccably during the long rehearsal, as well as the concert.
Thank you very much to Ceri Oak for her expert piano
accompaniment and to Anya Whitmarsh for her superb assistance with the singing, and to both Huw Williams
and Anya Whitmarsh for helping to look after the performers. Thank you to all the parents who attended
the concert, we hope you enjoyed it.
A big thank you on behalf of School Association to everyone who supported and attended the Autumn
Festival. It was lovely to see so many families there and to have support in other ways from families who
were unable to attend. Some special thanks must go to Selena Penman for her delicious curry, to Denise
Derham, Trish Stopforth and Caroline Locke for their sterling efforts in the kitchen and to Kate and Pete
Laurence for the 'feely boxes' (and their excellent costumes!). Thanks also to everyone who helped with the
games and with clearing up afterwards
- we couldn't do these events without all the extra pairs of hands helping out. Last, but definitely not least,
we would like to thank John Penman for another brilliant disco and games. John gives up a huge amount of
his time setting up, dismantling and actually doing the disco and we are incredibly grateful to him. The
children enjoy the disco and games enormously, so 'Thank You' John! A great time was had by all and we
raised £400 for School Association funds.
Well done to the Y5 and Y6 Indoor Athletics team Oliver Derham, Thomas Broom, Gemma Owen, Lucy
Stoneman, Tegen Harris, Miranda Millman, Jessica Whitehead, Emily Dixon, George Penman, Cai Whitmarsh-Williams
and Flurry Grierson who came 3 rd at the Cullompton Cluster Group Indoor Athletics
match . Willand were the overall winners and Plymtree unfortunately beat us by half a point to go through
to the area finals. Our team put in some excellent performances; second overall in the speed bounce and in
the one lap run, third overall in the standing long jump and in the relay, fourth in the two lap run and fifth
in the basketball shootout. Outstanding performance by Gemma Owen winning the chest push with a throw
of 9.6m and Cai Whitmarsh-Williams coming third in the standing long jump. Thank you to Selena Penman
for accompanying the children in the minibus and to the parents who came along to support.
Thank you to everyone who filled a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child I collected 31 boxes from the
school and delivered them to the Exeter distribution depot.
Finally wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Lena Stoneman CHUFS Toddler group: Thursday
9.15am-12.00pm
For further details about Chufs please
contact Ali on 01884 277346
Chufs meets every Thursday morning in the village hall. This is a friendly session open to all
children of pre-school age and their parents. Come and join us for a chat whilst the children
play.
Dressing up has been very popular over the last couple of weeks, lots of spotty dogs, princesses
and knights!
Don’t forget if you are out for a jog or walking the dog and fancy a coffee or tea, pop into the village
hall (between 9.30am and 11.30am on Thursday) and we will make you one for only £1;
and we might even offer you biscuits too!
Thanks to those who have already visited it has been lovely meeting some new faces.
The last Chufs before Christmas will be on Thursday 8
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December 2011
Hello
We have had a really busy term this autumn with several new
faces. We also say cheerio to Edward and Charlie who are going
to Clyst Hydon school in January. We will miss them!
Last month, we held our first open morning for parents to come and
speak to their child’s key worker and look at the activities planned over
the next term. The feedback from staff and parents was that this open morning was a great success
and we plan to hold one just before every half-term break.
In between my writing this and publication, we will have had a cake bake at the school. Given
that last time we ran out of cakes, I am sure that this will be a successful fundraiser for the ‘small
world’ play area at Puddleducks. Thank you to the school for hosting the sale and the parents for
their continuing support of the pre-school.
We are galloping towards Christmas and there are a few events coming up….
The Puddleducks Christmas production is on Tuesday 6 th December at 2pm.
The Puddleducks pre-school Christmas party is on Friday 9 th December, from 11-2. All parents
are welcome and there will be games and activities for the children. All donations of food would
be welcomed and a list will go up on the board nearer the time.
Puddleducks has also got a stall at the Clyst Hydon Christmas Fair on Saturday 3rd December.
The children have got several tricks up their sleeve in terms of fundraising ideas, games and activities
so we would encourage everyone to come and have a look.
And lastly, we are planning a Christmas meal for all parents past, present and prospective at the
Five Bells (date tbc at the moment). We do this every year and it is a great opportunity to meet
other parents and make new friends.
This is my first entry as the new Chair of Puddleducks and I hope I will do a good job! The committee
has some other new members (Sara Cretney and John Buttivant) and we are all determined
to do our best to support our local pre-school.
On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank Vicky Morris as outgoing Chair for all her hard
work and efforts on behalf of Puddleducks over the last two years. I’d also like to thank two other
outgoing committee members Denise Derham and Sarah Emmett who have done a fantastic job
in supporting Puddleducks with events and fundraising over the years. A poster with the new
committee members and staff will be going up at Puddleducks shortly so you know who’s who.
See you at the Christmas Fair!
Katherine Allen katherineafrica@hotmail.com
01884 277898
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Dates for your diary
3rd Dec – stall at Clyst Hydon
Christmas Fair
6th Dec – Puddleducks Christmas
production, 2pm
9th Dec – Puddleduck preschool
Christmas party: 11-2
16th Dec – preschool breaks
up for Christmas
16th Feb – Jungle Jim comes
to Clyst Hydon, Village Hall at
10am

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Erma Bombeck

YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD BEAT MANAGER:
- CONSTABLE 3210 BUFFIE CAVIN
I am still working for you just not always on my patch due to being dispatched over East and
Mid Devon . But I will try and address any issues you have if you email me on
Ottery@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk it just might take a little longer! Lots of areas have
lost their Neighbourhood Beat Managers (me!) so we mustn’t complain. Unless it’s to campaign to the Government for more
Police!
The new National Police Number for Non emergency to replace 08452 777 444 is 101.
Current Trends:-
We are experiencing a series of rural farm thefts at the moment. And Clyst Hydon is no exception.
Outbuilding are being targeted for chainsaws, hedge trimmers and other smaller equipment. Also in Mid
and East Devon we have suffered a series of Quad bike thefts.
Don‟t let it be yours!
Could every one please try and assist in preventing these occurrences and trying to identify the offenders.
This can be done by reporting any activity in these areas that seems a little odd. A vehicle in the lanes late
at night or persons on foot, we can soon eliminate the vehicle/persons if they are not involved. Report any
sighting of poachers, lamping or rabbiting activity, so that we can check out to ensure they have permission,
and also find out who is around and might have knowledge to impart. It would be very helpful if anyone
with land kept a record of who has permission with contact details.
Very importantly and not just for Farmers “Mark your Property!” So that if we
find the offenders and the property we are able to positively identify it as stolen
and seize it.
It’s always a good idea to consider putting in a security alarm before the horse
has bolted!!!
A very helpful leaflet containing helpful guidance when marking your property is available from Buffie. Either email her
or she will leave copies in Broadclyst PO, Poltimore Farm Shop and Five Bells at Clyst Hydon.
PROPERTY MARKING;
MARK IT, REGISTER IT, KEEP IT DON‟T REGRET IT!
What property should I mark?
Mark all valuable electrical items and sentimental property from your house, garage, shed and vehicles.
Why should I mark my property?
If your valuables are stolen, you may be able to replace your TV and DVD player, but what about items with sentimental
value?
If you were burgled, would you be able to describe your valuables in detail to the police or Insurance Company?
Every year, police recover property worth hundreds of pounds but because it can’t be identified, it is not returned to
its rightful owners. This also means that police officers cannot prove that they were stolen, and will mean thieves profit
from selling your valuables. (cont pg 23)
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Don’t make it easy for a criminal – mark your property.
How do I mark my property?
It is very easy – mark your property with a clear identification mark, which
cannot be erased easly. Use your house name or number followed by the
postcode e.g. 75 EX2 7TG.
Where do I mark my property?
Where you mark your property is important. If you want the mark to be out of sight choose somewhere behind or underneath
the article but make sure the police can find it.
Types of property marking available
There are several ways to mark your property depending on the property you want to mark.
There is a wide variety of property marking kits available to buy on the internet from invisible options like UV pens to
permanent visible markings like engraving.
ULTRA-VIOLET MARKING PENS – INVISIBLE AND SEMI PERMANENT
An ultra-violet (UV) pen puts an invisible mark on your property, which can only be seen under UV light.
UV marking is one of the most popular methods of marking property, as it is an inexpensive way of marking property,
which doesn’t reduce the value.
UV ink can fade over a period of 12 months if exposed to strong sunlight or heat. Marking should be reapplied on a regular
basis.
Mark it, protect it, don’t regret it
PROPERTY MARKING SOLUTIONS - INVISIBLE AND PERMANENT
There are different types of solutions that can be used for marking property. These solutions contain unique elements of
either:
1. DNA
2. UV
3. Micro dot
Once you have put this clear solution on your property it can only be visible under UV light. When you’ve marked your
property and registered your contact details on the company’s database this makes the property traceable and identifiable
to you and only you.
This is suitable for a wide variety of property at home, in your vehicle, garage and shed. It can be used on all electrical
equipment, sentimental items such as jewellery, antiques, and paintings and on motorised vehicles, bikes and machinery.
Marking your property makes it traceable and less attractive to thieves.
ENGRAVING TECHNIQUES – PERMANENT AND VISIBLE
Engraving Property can be engraved by using scribing pens, ceramic marking pens or electric hand engravers.
Etching This is a method that applies a unique reference to your property using a chemical solution and stencil.
You can use either of these methods to mark china, glass, any glazed surfaces, bikes, lawnmowers, engines and other
heavy metal objects.
LABELS – SEMI PERMANENT AND VISIBLE
Labels can be applied as a visible deterrent to property. They can be tamper resistant or glued on with specialist adhesive
that is difficult to remove. Some products leave a UV trace if removed.
These will act as deterrent to thieves as well as making the property traceable and less sellable. Whichever method you
use, the mark should be so secure that removing it would damage the property or affect how the item performs.
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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
AT THE FIVE BELLS INN
Clyst Hydon –
SCIENCE
FICTION
31st December 2011
fancy dress competition
and quiz
Music & fun
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PHOTOGRAPHY
ELECTRONIC REGISTER
When you buy items, such as expensive electrical equipment, the companies may allow
you to record the details of your purchase electronically. Your details will then be held
on their database and can normally be accessed by a security code.
It is always a good idea to keep a photographic record of your items whether of sentimental or financial value. This is
particular important if you own antiques, jewellery, paintings and property of high value or sentimental value. Taking
a photo can also be useful when claiming from your insurance or reporting a theft to the police.
Why should I register my property?
Once you have marked your property, registering your property will help if you need to make an insurance claim or
report a crime to the police.
Registering property helps to combat the sale of stolen goods by alerting the second-hand trade of ownership through
the unique markings you have put on your property.
We recommend you register your property and details for free on the immobilise website at http://
www.immobilise.com. This website is used by many police forces throughout the country to help
identify the owner of the lost & stolen goods.
We also recommend you keep a register of your property and record detail on the back pages of this booklet.
Whichever property marking method you chose, police recommend the use of window stickers to advertise the fact
that you have marked and registered your possessions.
What do I need to do now? (cont pg 30)
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THE LYCHGATE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lychgate
The word lych survived into modern English from the Old English or Saxon word for corpse, mostly as an adjective
in particular phrases or names, such as lych bell, the hand-bell rung before a corpse; lych way, the path along
which a corpse was carried to burial (this in some districts was supposed to establish a right-of-way); lych owl, the
screech owl, because its cry was a portent of death; and lyke-wake, a night watch over a corpse.
In the Middle Ages when most people were buried in just shrouds rather than coffins, the dead were carried to the
lych gate and placed on a bier, where the priest conducted the first part of the funeral service under its temporary
shelter.
Lychgates consist of a roofed porch-like structure over a gate, often built of wood. They usually consist of four or
six upright wooden posts in a rectangular shape. On top of this are a number of beams to hold a pitched roof covered
in thatch or wooden or clay tiles. They can have decorative carvings and in later times were erected as memorials.
They sometimes have recessed seats on either side of the gate itself.
The gateway was really part of the church. It was where the clergy met the corpse and the bier rested while part of
the service was read before burial. It also served to shelter the pall-bearers while the bier was brought from the
church. In some lych gates there stood large flat stones called lich-stones upon which the corpse, usually uncoffined,
was laid. The most common form of lych gate is a simple shed composed of a roof with two gabled ends,
covered with tiles or
thatch. At Berrynarbor,
Devon, there is a lychgate
in the form of a cross,
while at Troutbeck, Westmorland,
there are three
lychgates to one churchyard.
Some elaborate
gates have chambers over
them.
Most were built from
around the mid 15th century
although some date
from earlier, including the
13th century lychgate of
St George's churchyard in
Beckenham, South London,
claimed to be the
oldest in England.
Several new examples
were built to mark the
new Millennium, such as
those at Lenton Lincolnshire
and Careby
THE LYCHGATE one Tuesday in October
David Cameron’s “Big Society” was at work recently when Tom and I decided to re-roof one side of the Lychgate.
The tiles had been on the move for some time and constituted a safety hazard for those using the Church path.
We borrowed scaffolding from Darren and Keturah, who also kept us supplied with refreshments every hour or so.
Many photographs were taken of the event by various passersby.
The offending tiles were removed to find all of the batons beneath were crumbling to dust. I was detailed to chase off
to Cullompton to purchase new ones, fortunately the boarded roof was quite sound.
The new batons were fixed over the top of a waterproof membrane (supplied by Russell) and so to the tiles. A certain
number of the old tiles were broken and I knew of a supply of similar tiles at my son’s house at Kentisbeare. So I
went off to Kentisbeare to collect 30 or so tiles whilst Tom mixed cement for the ridge tiles, later also cleaning the
lovely old oak woodwork of the lower part of the stricter.
This took all day and by dusk we were both nearing exhaustion but the task was completed, which hopefully has
saved the Church a considerable amount of money.
Please note Clyst Hydon invented “The Big Society” long before Mr Cameron appeared on the scene.
Ben Wadsworth.
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CLYST HYDON SWIMMING CLUB
Well its that time of the year again when we all get to look forward to a wonderful Christmas
and New Year festivities filled with thoughts of Christmas turkey and parties. Well here is another
important party date for your diaries… the Swimming Club has gratefully accepted a
kind offer from Di and Roger to help run the New Year’s Eve fancy dress party and competition
at the Five Bells Inn and we welcome you all to attend.
The theme this year is to be Science Fiction. There are plenty of things to choose from… e.g
Men in Black to Day of the Triffids, simple or difficult its up to you!
There will also be some music to entertain everyone and another maddening quiz!
So come along and join us in an exciting New Year’s party for all the family.
There will be a fancy dress competition and a “paper” quiz should you want to enter and a prize
for the winners. Please remember the question mistress is always right (…even when the question
or answer is wrong!)
Finally we are always looking for new members for the swimming club committee if you are interested
and wish to find out more please contact Simon Murray on 01884 277263 or Steve
Moore on 01884 277468 to have a chat.
Last but not least… We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Julie Moore
On behalf of the Clyst Hydon Swimming Club.
Garage Sale update...
The total raised was £676.20 to be divided between
Clyst Hydon Church and Hospiscare.
An additional sum of £61 was received for the sale of more of Mary Keitch’s tools
which will be donated to Church funds.
Ben Wadsworth.
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RINGING THE CHANGES AT THE CHURCH
Due to health problems, both Michael Trude and myself are finding it difficult to fulfil our
obligations as Church Wardens. For that reason, I will be standing down at 31 st . December, and from
the PCC.
Michael has indicated that he will continue until the Annual meeting in April. Because of this we
desperately need two new Church Wardens, as the church cannot operate without them. Our PCC is
rather small in number, so there is no one available from that source.
Our last resort is the village, where hopefully someone will be willing to commit themselves to this
task which is vital to the survival of our church. At the moment, it is doubly important as we have no
priest-in-charge to oversee things. We would also welcome some new people on the PCC as we are
so short on numbers. If anyone is willing to take on any of these tasks or wishes to have further information,
please contact either Michael or myself.
Our search for a new priest-in-charge for the Mission Community is still under way, and interviews
will take place on December 9 th . If a successful candidate is chosen, then we would expect
to have someone in place by Easter.
It is Bishop Michael’s wish that every parish should have a witnessing community, strong in
faith and commitment. Our Christian community in Clyst Hydon has dwindled somewhat over the
years, largely due, perhaps, to the lack of visiting by a priest, which in turn has the effect of diminishing
interest in the church, and in God. In a world where money is everything, people have lost
sight of the real good things which our forebears enjoyed, without money. They have also lost sight of
God. It is my belief that the further we distance ourselves from God, the more disastrous this world
will become. I wouldn’t mind having a pound coin for everyone who asks, “Why on earth are all
these disasters happening now ?”
A few years ago, Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on TV and asked, 'How could God let
something like this happen?' (regarding Hurricane Katrina). Anne Graham gave an extremely profound
and insightful response. She said, 'I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but
for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get
out of our lives. And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out’.
How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?'
Nick Marshall
What do I need to do now?
1. Identify your possessions that you want to mark
2. Choose which method is most suitable for your property
3. Purchase the relevant property marking product
4. Mark your property
5. Record property details as well as on the immobilise website-http://
www.immobilise.com
6. Place a property marking window sticker near your front or back door.
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CONTACT
Crime Reduction Dept.
Devon & Cornwall Police HQ
Middlemoor
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7HQ

The Church Page
Churches 4 All
Whimple – Talaton - Clyst Hydon – Clyst St Lawrence
December services:
CLYST HYDON
4 th . Holy Communion (ext.) 11.00 am (Nick Marshall)
11 th. Morning Worship 11.00 am (Nick Marshall)
18 th . Carol Service 6.30 pm
24 th . Christmas Eucharist 10.00 pm
25 th . Family Christmas 10.30 am
WHIMPLE
4 th . Holy Communion 8.00 am
Holy Communion 11.00 am
Christingle 3.00 pm
11 th . Celebration service 11.00 am
18 th . Holy Communion 8.00 am
Carol Service 6.30 pm
24 th . Midnight Communion 11.30 pm
25 th . Family Service +HC 11.00 am
TALATON
4 th . Holy Communion 9.30 am
11 th . Christingle 4.00 pm
(in the parish hall)
18 th . Carol Service 9.30 am
24 th . Family Crib service 5.00 pm
25 th . Family Communion 9.30 am
CLYST ST LAWRENCE
11 th . Carol Concert 6.30 pm
25 th . Joining Clyst Hydon 10.30 am
PRIEST-IN-CHARGE: None. Please contact one of the Churchwardens below.
CHURCHWARDENS: Michael Trude Tel: 01884 277498
Nick Marshall Tel: 01884 277408 shirnick@btinternet.com
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Looking at the list of services during December,
there is a distinct sense of being
challenged, for those of us at the sharp
end ! But in reality, it is the people in the
pews who are being challenged. For many,
their whole faith revolves around the fact
that one day Jesus will return, and the
Christmas story is a reminder that he did
come first as a child, he died and rose again
and because of that, he is able to come
again when the time is right. I learned
about that when I was a child, and thinking
that his return was imminent, I used to go
out on starry nights in December looking
for the star of Bethlehem to reappear. I
expect that many millions of people are
still waiting, keeping the faith.
Non- Christian folks will tell us
that it will never happen, it’s just a story.
My question is, “What else is there ? Have
I wasted my life doing good deeds, following
the teaching of Jesus ? Will I die and it
will all have been for nothing ? “ I believe
it and in so doing I will die happy, believing
that there will be a better time and
place, after all, there’s nothing else.
May God Bless You all this Christmas !
Nick
Marshall

Thu 1 st
Fri 2 nd Refuse Collection & Recycling
Sat 3 rd Clyst Hydon Christmas fair.
Sun 4 th Holy Communion - St Andrews 11am
Mon 5 th
Tue 6 th
Wed 7 th
Thu 8 th WI Open Meeting 2.30pm.
Fri 9 th Recycling
VILLAGE CALENDAR DECEMBER 2011
Sat 10 th Cullompton Farmers Market 9.30-12.30
Sun 11 th Morning Worship St Andrews 11am. / Clyst St Lawrence, concert with Exeter Musical Society
M on 12 th
Tue 13 th Mob Library 9.45 -10.30am
Wed 14 th
Thu 15 th
Fri 16 th Refuse Collection & Recycling / Cullompton Carols Under the Stars.
Sat 17 th
Sun 18 th Carol Service St Andrews 6.30pm
Mon 19 th
Tue 20 th
Wed 21 st
Thu 22 n
Fri 23 rd Recycling / Copy Date CH News.
Sat 24 th Christmas Eucharist St Andrews 10.00pm
Sun 25 th Family Christmas St Andrews 10.30am
Mon 26 th Cullompton Boxing day Duck Race11am
Tue 27 th
Wed 28 th
Thu 29 th
Fri 30 th Refuse Collection & Recycling
Sat 31st &1st Jan Coldharbour mill in Steam. / New Year at The Five Bells.
Coming Events;
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