Whiddon Parishes Magazine - October/November 2013

Parish newsSpreyton news continued from page 41Spreyton Flower ShowOur show was held on 17th August and as usual thejudges praised the exhibitors for the high standard andquality of their exhibits. We had some new entrants thisyear; they did very well so we hope that we canencourage yet more for next year. We are pleased tosay that we continue to hold our own with the numberof entries being not much short of 500, which weconsider to be very good for a small community. Thanksmust go to those who tended stalls, the team of ladiesin the kitchen who between them provided a delicioustea and also to anyone else who played a part on theday. Following the prize giving, the ever popular auctionof produce was held and the evening was rounded offwith a Whist Drive. Funds raised are for the VillageTrust and the RNIB.SharonSpreyton Gardening ClubThursday 3 rd October, visit to Bickham Gardens,Kenn. Details: Joyce Moore 01837 82315.Thursday 7 th November, Spreyton Village Hall2.30pm. Talk on 'Growing Flowers for Bees' by LeilaTeggie.Wendy’s winning waysWendy Sincock was recently in South Africarepresenting Great Britain and Northern Ireland at theWorld Transplant Games. She reports that over 1,000transplant athletes, representing more than 55 countriestook part and that it was a great occasion with anexciting opening ceremony. Wendy (pictured below)won two gold, one silver and two bronze medals inswimming events. Many congratulations! As if that wasnot enough she headed off to Sheffield a few days laterfor the British Transplant Games and won three golds,one silver and one bronze in the swimming events.The purpose of the Games is to highlight the need fororgan donation. At present there are 10,000 peoplewaiting for an organ transplant in the UK and sadlythree of these people die every day.Wendy is celebrating her 15 th kidney birthday this yearand sees herself as very lucky. To mark the occasion sheand John are organising a South African evening with hotfood and a film at Spreyton Village Hall for 7pm onSaturday 26 th October. This will be in aid of theExeter Kidney Unit and the Village Trust. Please seeComing Events below and posters for further details.Enquiries to Wendy at 01647 231597.Coming eventsFriday 4 th October. 7 for 7.30pm, Harvest Supper atVillage HallSaturday 5 th October. 10am, Farmers’ Market atVillage HallThursday 10 th October. 7.30pm, WI at Village HallSaturday 12 th October. 8pm Whist Drive in VillageHallFriday 25 th October. 7.30pm, Mixed Harmony Choirfrom Swimbridge at Village Hall for Spreyton MethodistChurch. Enquiries to Herbert, 01837 840614Saturday 26 th October. 7pm at Village Hall. SouthAfrican Evening with hot food and film. Bring your owndrink. Admission £10 for Exeter Kidney Unit and VillageTrust. See also local posters and item aboveSaturday 2 nd November. 10am, Farmers’ Market atVillage HallThursday 7 th November. 2.30pm, Gardening Club inVillage HallSaturday 9 th November. 10am, Coffee morning inVillage Hall to raise funds for Senior Citizens’ lunch inDecember8pm, Whist Drive in Village HallSunday 10 th November. 6pm, Remembrance Serviceat St Michael’sSaturday 16 th November. 10am, leaf clearing (withrefreshments) at St Michael’s Churchyard – see aboveMonday 2 nd December. 8pm, annual Bellringers’Christmas BingoSaturday 7 th December. 10am, Farmers’ Market atVillage Hall43