Sheepwash Chronicle Harvest 2016 edition

Issue 117 Harvest 2016

Editorial – Your Chronicle Still Needs You! 

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touch. The deadline for contributions for the next issue is 23 rd September, but the earlier you get them to 

us the better! 

The Cover Picture 

The picture of seashells on our front cover was created by Helen Crossley, joint winner of this year’s 

cover picture competition. The other joint winner (which will be used on our next cover) and the best of the 

other entries are on the back cover – see page 3 for details of their creators. 

Contents of this issue 

Page 

What’s Been Happening? 3 Summer Thoughts 23 

What’s Coming Up? 8 A Craving For Carbonara 24 

Notices 15 War on Potholes 25 

Talking Shop 18 Dates For Your Diary 41 

Your Letters 20 Useful Contacts 42 

A Passion For Cricket 21 Bus Timetables 43 

Bally High Up! 22 

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Deadline for the next issue 

Please get all your news and contributions to one of us by 23 rd September, to 

ensure it is included in the October (Autumn) issue of the Chronicle. 

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Lots of things have been going on in the village since the last issue hit the streets. 

The Chronicle Cover Picture Competition 

The number of entries to our cover picture competition was down on last year, but the quality was 

probably even higher. Again, almost all the entries were photographs, but we also received a couple of 

paintings, one of which was judged a joint winner and appears on the cover of this issue. 

All the pictures were judged “blind” (i.e. without knowing who had submitted any particular one), so each 

was considered on its own merit, regardless of any other pictures submitted by the same person. 

The final decision was that there were joint winners: 

Helen Crossley created the picture of seashells on this issue’s cover. 

And Jane Jackson took an atmospheric picture of a misty November morning at Upcott which 

will appear on the cover of our next (Autumn) issue – but you can see a small version of it on the 

back cover of this issue. 

So congratulations to Helen and Jane – they share the cash prize, winning £10 each. 

We would also like to say, “Thank you very much!” to everyone else who took the time and made the 

effort to enter. 

The shortlisted pictures are on the back cover of this issue: 

Angela Jones submitted the two pictures of a very unusual natural “ice sculpture” in the birdbath 

in her garden. 

Paulette Jackson took two very different pictures of flowers - Laura Jones’s bouquet, and a 

clematis in her back garden. 

The hummingbird painting was another entry from Helen Crossley. 

Linda Trace submitted several pictures she took on her travels – the ones featuring the swans, the 

flowering rape, and the peacock are all hers. 

Jo Driver took a picture in the same place every month for a whole year, showing the changing 

face of a barley field, and submitted the results as a calendar collage. 

Jane Jackson took the misty November morning picture that appears in the bottom left corner. It 

was judged the joint winner and will feature on the cover of our next issue. 

In the year ahead, please think of the Chronicle whenever you create a good picture, and send us a copy – 

we always need pictures to go on the cover and illustrate articles. 

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To place an ad, just call or email us – see the back cover for full contact details. 

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The Queen’s Birthday Tea in the Square 

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The weather did not play ball for our outdoor tea party held in the Square on 11 th June to celebrate the 

Queen’s birthday. 

But being stalwart Brits we persevered, and an enjoyable late afternoon ensued, opened by our own 

Charles Inniss MBE. An abundance of food, background music, hat competition, cake cutting, and a grand 

draw all made it more than worthwhile defying the weather! 

Thank you to all who helped, and those who attended. We managed to raise £326, which will be divided 

between the Village Hall and Sheepwash Community Shop. 

Anne Gray, Paulette Jackson, and the rest of the team 

Sheepwash Lunch 31 st May 

Guests gathered in the village hall for a delicious meal of chicken and vegetables, with fantastic desserts 

provided by a number of regular contributors. We served thirty-four people, plus some takeaway lunches 

for absent friends. 

The tables looked decorative, and a raffle was held for prizes brought along by kind guests and volunteers. 

This all helps to keep the price down to £5 per head. 

Without the help of the faithful group of volunteers who have turned up and slaved for everyone’s benefit, 

these great lunches just couldn’t happen. Thank you so much, one and all. 

We hope you will come to the next lunch on Wednesday 7 th September – all are welcome. Look forward 

to seeing you then, and thanks again! 

Maggie Harper 

Table Top Fairs 

The Table Top Fair on 18 th June was well attended and the hot bacon rolls went down a treat. 

Two new sellers came along – Liz from Hatherleigh, selling her handmade wicker work, and Tammy from 

West Road, who was once a Body Shop consultant and was selling her surplus stock. 

£108 was made for Village Hall Funds. 

The Table Top Fair on 16 th July was even more successful – we even sold some furniture! 

Plants were going out of the door like hot cakes, and we sold out of bacon rolls! Altogether, another £115 

was raised for Village Hall funds. 

Anne Gray 

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Sheepwash Rainfall 

Rainfall in inches May June Yearly Total 

2016 

Charles, East Street 

1.9 

4.0 

25.4 

Graham, Middlecott 

1.73 

4.21 

25.02 

2015 

Charles, East Street 

3.7 

2.2 

22.0 

Graham, Middlecott 

3.66 

3.72 

21.66 

There has been nothing unusual in the weather pattern. 

Very often Atlantic westerlies become more prominent from late June onwards and a changeable pattern 

of weather becomes established for the summer months, with any warm dry sunny spells being rather 

brief. 

Often this change occurs about the time of the summer equinox. This seems to be true for 2016. 

Charles Inniss and Graham Tidball 

Torridge Reflections 

A memoir by Charles Inniss 

Although primarily about the Torridge River and the Half Moon, the book also 

recalls the many village characters and visitors to the inn who have enriched 

Charles’s life, creating so much fun and laughter. It is factual, historical, and 

above all, anecdotal. 

Any profit from the book sales will be given to fishery and local causes, such 

as the community shop and the Village Hall. 

If you would like a copy of the book, please contact Charles on 231237 

Treats For You? 

I have always considered myself more of a writer than a cook. So, when 

guests to Retreats for You, our Sheepwash based writers and artists 

retreat, suggested that I write a cookbook, I was flattered – and amused. 

However, they kept on suggesting it, in between saying nice things about 

my cooking, and so eventually I did. Write a cookbook, that is. 

Eats for You, the Retreats for You cookbook is full of recipes, pictures, 

anecdotes and general foodie thoughts. It was fun to write, those who 

have already bought it say it’s fun to use and of course it features a few 

local names. 

It costs £9.99, and if you’d like a look, try 

http://www.lulu.com/gb/shop/deborah-dooley/eats-foryou/paperback/product-21790396.html. 

Or pop round. 

Deborah Dooley 

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Our Wedding 

Saturday 21 st May 

A big thank you for all the good wishes, cards and gifts that we received for our wedding. We had a truly 

memorable day - sadly not great weather, but nothing was going to dampen our spirits! 

The beach-themed cake was made 

by my cousin Andrew Roberts. 

the day with hundreds of beautiful pictures. We now 

have the unenviable task of trying to choose which ones 

go in the album! 

After the ceremony we headed up to the Pier House in 

Westward Ho! for the reception. The sun finally decided 

to make an appearance, just in time to see it set! 

It was a magical day – one we will never forget - and 

thank you to everyone, too many to mention, who made 

it so. 

Laura and Matt Walker 

(Formerly Laura Jones!) 

We’d also like to say a huge thank you to those that braved the 

elements outside the church and gave us such a lovely welcome 

on our arrival! 

I lived in Sheepwash until I went away to university, and have 

always loved coming “home”. 

I introduced Matt to country life – a bit of a culture shock at first, 

but he very quickly fell in love with it, so there was never any 

question of where we wanted get married. 

Angela Jones led the decoration of the church with her floristry 

skills. A friend of the family for many years, Reverend Stuart 

Wilson, officiated the service and the very talented Nigel Taylor 

was the organist. Thank you all for making it such a special 

ceremony. 

Jo Filer-Cooper and her friend Mel battled the elements, 

capturing the 

essence of 

The car (from Taw and Torridge) is a 1927 

Rolls Royce Phantom I. From 1931-1951 it 

was at the White House and transported Sir 

Winston Churchill and President Roosevelt 

many times to the Presidents home! 

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There are lots of things happening over the next couple of months. 

Summer Barn Dance in the Jubilee Park 

6 th August at 6.00 p.m. 

There will be dancing to Stick the Fiddle, plus a bar, hog roast, and raffle. 

Tickets are available from the Village Shop or Anne Gray on 231231. They only cost £8 for adults, and 

children are FREE! 

Raffle prizes suitable for hampers would be most welcome – there is a box in the Village Shop to collect 

them. 

All proceeds will be divided between the Village Hall, the Village Shop, and St Lawrence Church. 

Lots of fun for all the family! 

Sheepwash Evening Book Group 

New members or casual visitors are always very welcome. 

Phone Jan on 231884 for more information. 

We meet at 7.30 p.m. on the last Wednesday 

evening of every month. 

It’s all very informal and definitely not too highbrow! 

Recent books we’ve read and discussed include: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Life after Life by Kate Atkinson 

The Tent, the bucket and me by Emma Kennedy 

The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett 

A Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling 

Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twang Eng 

Death Comes To Pemberley by P D James 

The Secret Life of Bletchley Park by Sinclair McKay 

Our Horses in Egypt by Rosalind Belben 

Can You Contribute Content to the Chronicle? 

We are always looking for new content for the Chronicle. 

Do you have a story you would like to share? 

Is there a hobby or interest you have which you can tell us about? 

Do you know any good jokes (suitable for a family audience!)? 

Or is there something else you’d like to see in the Chronicle? 

Please get in touch with your ideas – see our contact details on the back page. 

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Meanwhile, in Black Torrington ... 

Sheepwash Village Lunch 

Come and join us in the Village Hall on Wednesday 7 th September at 1.00 p.m. 

Everyone is welcome – and it still only costs £5! 

Ring Maggie on 281223 or Anne on 231231 to book your place. 

There will (of course) be a raffle! 

See you there! 

Anne Gray 

Sales in the Village Hall 

The next Table Top Fair will be on September 17 th , as we are having a break in August. 

Ring Anne on 231231 to book a table to sell whatever you want to! 

... and a different type of sale coming up 

We are thinking of having a furniture-cum-garage sale in the Village Hall during the Autumn if people are 

interested – maybe going on for a few days, and then an auction. Watch out for more information. 

Anne Gray 

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Sheepwash Ladies Skittles 

Thursday 1 st September 

We would love to welcome new players this 

coming season, and there will be an opportunity 

to have a go at our open evening/practice night in 

the Village Hall on Thursday 1 st September 

from 7.30 p.m. - just come along and join in. 

Unfortunately one or two of our regulars are 

unable to play next season, so we really need 

some new players – no experience necessary. 

We are a friendly group of ladies, of all ages, and 

we look on our skittles evenings as times of good 

fun. 

Each team plays with six people, and ideally there 

will be a pool of eight or more players per team, so not everyone is required to play every Thursday 

(September to March). 

If you would like any more information, please get in touch with either Sheila Fox (231649) or Helen Orr 

(231199). Hope to see you on Thursday 1 st September! 

Helen Orr 

Vintage Tea Party 

Why? 

When? 

Where? 

Who? 

Time? 

Fundraising for Children’s Hospice South West. 

Saturday 20 th August 

Garden of Sheepwash Methodist Chapel 

Everyone welcome! 

2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. 

Cream teas and cakes and special events - including activities for children - to mark the silver 

anniversary of the charity. 

Look out for posters giving further details. 

Buckland Filleigh Family Dog Show 

Monday 29 th August at Buckland Filleigh Village Hall 

Entries from 12.30 p.m., judging from 1.30 p.m. 

BBQ, Refreshments and Raffle. 

Bank Holiday fun for all the family! 

For more information, contact Emma Anderson on 01409 231294 

Don’t forget to visit our website – www.sheepwashchronicle.org 

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Quiz Nights at the Half Moon 

Quiz nights at the Half Moon are normally held on every second Sunday in the month, so the next two 

quizzes will be held on 14 th August and 11 th September. 

It only costs £2 per person, and all of that goes to fund village activities. It’s a real fun quiz, so come and 

have an evening of pure enjoyment! 

Sheepwash Snooker Club 

Perhaps those of you who have recently moved into the village are unaware that we 

have one of the best full-size snooker tables in North Devon. 

The Snooker Room is situated at the rear of the Village Hall. The club needs more 

members so that the facility is used more regularly. The table is always available for 

use, and in the winter we enter two teams in the local snooker league. 

If you would like more details, or even better would like to come and have a game, 

contact the Secretary, Charles Inniss, on 01409 231237 or e-mail charles.inniss@btinternet.com. 

Members practice every Sunday evening, so why not come along and join us. We look forward to seeing 

you! 

Charles Inniss 

Play Table Tennis in the Village Hall 

We have everything you need for a game of table tennis in the Village Hall. Only £5 for an hour. 

Great exercise and family fun. 

Phone Sheila on 231649 or Anne on 231231 to book. 

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Mobile Library 

The mobile library now calls once a month. It arrives in the Square on a Tuesday at 1.55 p.m. and 

departs at 2.40 p.m. 

The next dates it will call are 23 rd August and 20 th September. 

Food Bank Donations Welcome 

A Food Bank box is situated at the back of St Lawrence Church. Tins of soup, baked beans, tomatoes, fish, 

meat, fruit, etc. will be gratefully accepted for people in crisis. 

PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ANY PERISHABLE FOOD. 

All the items donated will be taken to Torrington for distribution. 

Church and Chapel News 

St LAWRENCE CHURCH service times are displayed on the Church Notice Boards and the shop 

window. The Torridge Team LINK magazine is produced every month and is available in the church. 

METHODIST CHURCH news and information about services can be found on Chapel Cottage’s garage 

doors, adjacent to the Church in South Street. We meet for worship most Sundays at 11.00 a.m. - a warm 

welcome to all. 

BAPTIST CHAPEL Our usual Sunday service is at 2.45 p.m. – see the noticeboard for further details. On 

the first Sunday of each month (except November) we meet with the Anglicans and Methodists for a joint 

act of worship. You would be most welcome to join us at any of these services. 

Friends of St. Lawrence’s Church 

For more information about the Friends of St Lawrence’s Church, phone me on 01409 231680, or email 

Martin at martinwarren535@btinternet.com. 

Mike Ritson 

Making Money From Used Stamps 

Even in this electronic era of emails and texts, we all still receive letters, many of which have stamps on 

the envelope. These stamps are still valuable, even though you can’t re-use them to post another letter 

– philatelists all over the world are keen to collect them. 

There is a box in the community shop where you can deposit your used stamps. All stamps deposited 

there will help raise funds for the Children’s Hospice South West. 

So please save all your used stamps, and drop them into the box next time you’re in the shop. All 

contributions will be very gratefully received, and this simple act can achieve a lot of good! 




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New Roof for St. Lawrence Church 

Lawrence’s Church to apply for a grant for roof repairs. 

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We have had some fantastic news for our 

church in Sheepwash. 

You have probably seen what a dreadful 

condition the roof is in on St. Lawrence 

Church. The winter and spring winds have 

done a lot of damage, blowing off slates 

and cracking others. There are gaps, holes, 

leaks, and places where loose slates have 

begun their descent towards the gutters. 

Rainwater is getting in. 

Tony Jones and several other Sheepwash 

residents, whose sharp eyes spotted an 

announcement in the local paper about 

grants for listed places of worship in need 

of repairs, encouraged the Friends of St. 

The Treasurer, Dianne Smyth, on behalf of the PCC (Parochial Church Council), applied for and received 

confirmation that there will be a grant of £96,000 available for repairing the roof. 

Martin Warren and Dianne Smyth, together with John Harris and Rod and Laura Bridges, will all be involved 

with the next stage of appointing the Lead Consultant and the Ecologist who will be responsible for bat 

conservation. 

The PCC have been meeting with the Church Architects and are working out full costs for completing the 

work. Needless to say, it will be rather more than the grant - isn’t it always! The church has to come up with 

£25,000 for itself. So this is where the hard work of fundraising continues. There is already a small amount 

in the coffers, but a good deal more will be needed. 

The Friends of St. Lawrence Church are arranging a coffee morning in the village hall at 10.00 a.m. on 

Saturday 3 rd September, so that ideas can be put forward and plans can be made for raising such a 

significant amount of money. 

During August, envelopes for donations are going to be delivered to houses in the village so that kind gifts 

may be collected. These may either be brought to the coffee morning on September 3 rd or posted through 

Rod Bridge’s door. (He lives in the brick house which used to belong to Jenny and Ian Harris, in East St.) 

Alternatively, donations can be sent to the Treasurer, Dianne Smyth, at Highlands, Dawlish Road, 

Exminster, Exeter EX6 8EA. Any cheques should be made payable to “St. Lawrence Church Sheepwash”. 

Dianne can provide Gift Aid forms so that 25% tax can 

be reclaimed from the government on any gift if the 

donor is a tax payer. St. Lawrence Church is now part 

of the Parish Giving Scheme, details of which are 

available from Dianne - telephone 01392 832130 

or email Dianne.Smyth@oakhouseexeter.co.uk. 

We will also apply to the Bridgeland Trust for help. 

Please reserve the coffee morning date in your diary - 

10.00 a.m. on Saturday 3 rd September, and, of 

course, please attend! This is very good news for St 

Lawrence Church, but without your further help and 

kindness the slates and roof timbers may still make 

their descent towards the graveyard. 

Mike Ritson

This Could Save a Life In Our Village 

An AED (automated external defibrillator) is a device that gives the heart an electric shock when someone’s 

heart has stopped (cardiac arrest). You can use an AED on adults and children over one year old. 

Ambulances have them on board, but using an AED in the minutes before an ambulance arrives can double 

someone’s chances of survival. 

A defibrillator has been installed at the Village Hall in East Street. It is on the external wall just 

near the front door – it’s in noticeable green casing with a green sign above. The unit is up and 

running and has been registered with the Ambulance Service. 

The idea is that when you have an emergency you first ring the Ambulance Service and they will give the 

caller the access code. This is standard procedure. 

However, all the Parish Councillors have the access code and sealed envelopes with the code will be put in 

the pub and in the Village Hall. Also, if there is a particular person in the village who is at risk it may be 

worth them also having the code. 

How do I use a defibrillator/AED? 

You can use an AED with no training. The machine analyses someone’s heart rhythm and then uses visual or 

voice prompts to guide you through each step. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First, make sure someone has called for an ambulance, and, if the AED isn’t immediately available, 

give CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) until someone can bring you the AED. 

As soon as you’ve got the AED, switch it on. It will immediately start to give you a series of visual 

and verbal prompts informing you of what you need to do. Follow these prompts until the 

ambulance arrives or someone with more experience than you takes over. 

Take the pads out of the sealed pack. Remove or cut through the patient’s upper body clothing and 

wipe away any sweat from their chest. 

Remove the backing paper and attach the pads to their chest. 

Place the first pad on their upper right side, just below their collarbone, as shown on the pad. 

Then place the second pad on their left side, just below the armpit. Make sure you position the pad 

lengthways, with the long side in line with the length of the their body. 

Once you’ve done this, the AED will start checking the heart rhythm. Make sure that no-one is 

touching the person. Continue to follow the voice and/or visual prompts that the machine gives 

you until help arrives. 

You can watch demonstrations of using a defibrillator/AED at the following links: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksJcSq9sSjU or https://youtu.be/s5ZPLXdXPBc 

Denise Tubby 

Power Cuts 

To report an issue with your power, call Western Power Distribution on 0800 365 900. 

If you have a general enquiry, call 0845 724 0240 or email info@westernpower.co.uk. 

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Holsworthy Rural Policing Update 

Recent incidents: 

Pancrasweek: Theft of security cameras. 

Putford: Damage to “Stowford” sign. 

A dog worrying livestock. 

Bridgerule: Damage to a Village Hall window. 

Holsworthy Hamlets: Theft of a ballcock from a water tank. 

Keep dogs under control 

We have experienced several reports of dogs not being under proper control, and either worrying livestock 

or causing members of the public to feel unsafe in the past few months. 

Please be a responsible owner and make sure that your pets are correctly handled. 

If you have any issues of this nature that you wish to report, please speak to the Torridge District Council 

Dog Warden – 01237 428810. 

Neighbourhood Watch 

We are regularly looking to set up new Neighbourhood Watch groups within our rural areas. If you would 

be interested, then please do not hesitate to contact PCSO EMMA TOMKIES by one of the methods 

below. 

Public Events 

PCSO Tomkies will be attending many of the public events being held in Holsworthy and the surrounding 

villages throughout the summer. If anyone is aware of any events that might benefit from our presence, 

please get in touch with details. 

Contact us 

The non-emergency telephone number is 101. 

999 still applies in emergencies, but to call about any other issues or for any enquiries please use 101. 

If you would like to contact your local PCSO directly please call 101 and ask for PCSO 30538 Emma 

TOMKIES or alternatively email 30538@dc.police.uk. 

I also now have a mobile phone number that you can use to contact me when I am on duty. This is not to 

report emergencies, but can be used to contact me directly – 0771 857 5465. 

PCSO 30538 Emma Tomkies 

Holsworthy Police Station, Well Park, Western Road, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6DH 

Parish Council Notes 

The most important piece of news is that the Parish Council has a new Chairman – Michael Francis. 

The next meeting is on Wednesday 14 th September. 

Meantime, don’t forget to look at the new Parish Council website. You can find it at 

www.sheepwashparishcouncil.co.uk. 

Penny Clapham 

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer 

Email: clerk@sheepwashparishcouncil.co.uk 

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Fire and Rescue 

At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service we recognise the vulnerabilities of our rural communities. 

Please see below some links to our website home page and a link giving our free home safety visit number 

(0800 05 02 999) which also offers a free alarm. 

Our website is www.dsfire.gov.uk. 

You can find the number for the free home fire safety visit and free alarm at: 

www.dsfire.gov.uk/YourSafety/SafetyInTheHome/Index.cfm?siteCategoryId=4&T1ID=35 

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Government Organization is at: 

https://www.facebook.com/#!/Dsfireupdates 

Fire Kills Government Organization is at : https://www.facebook.com/#!/firekills?fref=ts 

Caroline Anderson 

Crew Manager Bideford Group 

Tel: 01237 423859 Mobile: 07800 555340 

Central Command (Bideford Group), Bideford Station, Old Town, Bideford EX39 3BH 

Do You Care About Your Community? 

What organisation was trusted enough to help set up the United 

Nations, but has our local Mayor as a member? 

What organisation helps provide clean, safe water to drought-ridden 

communities around the world, but doesn’t forget the needy in our 

local community, here in North Devon? 

What organisation helps provide ShelterBoxes to areas all over the 

world in the immediate aftermath of disasters, but also provides help to those in need in our local 

community, here in North Devon? 

What organisation has run an initiative that has almost completely eradicated polio 

from the world, but also funded defibrillators in our local communities here in North 

Devon? 

What organisation provides scholarships to educate exceptional graduates all around 

the world, but also strongly supports all our children in local schools, here in North 

Devon? 

The answer is Rotary. 

With the support of the community rotary makes a difference. 

If you would like to make a difference, why not come and join us. We are just a group of ordinary men 

and women who care for our community - no other qualification, just a desire to make a difference and 

have fun doing so. 

David Large, Secretary Torrington Rotary Club 

Tel: 01769 560556 Email: david@ashley-manor.co.uk 

See www.torringtonrotaryclub.org or our Facebook page - The Rotary Club of Torrington 

Blake House Surgery 

New surgery opening hours from 1 st August 2016 

As of the week commencing 1 st August, the surgery will remain open until 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. 

The surgery will no longer close at 1.00 p.m. on Fridays. 

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Sheepwash Community Shop and Post Office News 

Thank You Margaret and Paulette! 

Many thanks to Margaret Hall and Paulette 

Jackson for their many years of service as shop 

volunteers. 

They stood down at the beginning of June. 

Generous donations from lots of people in the 

village and parish meant that we were able to 

present them with bouquets and dinner and 

drinks vouchers for the Half Moon as some 

measure of our thanks. 

Lots Happening in the Shop 

Jen Rowlands started working for the shop in the middle of June. She acts 

as Caroline’s assistant and works for ten hours a week. She also volunteers 

for another couple of hours a week. Jen has a lot of retail experience, both in 

running her own business and working for larger retailers. She and her 

partner and family moved down here, to Buckland Mill, last January. 

We’ve now got Paul Wheeler, Jan Hayward, Sue and Pete Reader, Simon and 

Helen Crossley, and Alison Ansell as volunteers, and Bruce Knight is training. 

And, not to be forgotten, Roger continues to volunteer – call in to see him 

first thing on Wednesday mornings, particularly if you like to chat about 

football. 

What we want to do in the shop is sell what you want to buy at reasonable prices. 

We’ve made great progress with buying online from our main wholesaler, Bookers. Buying online means 

that we take advantage of offers – come in and you’ll see lots of price-marked goods at very competitive 

prices. 

We are grabbing offers elsewhere when we see them, and looking at offering local beers. The wine range 

has expanded, and now includes Vina Sol and Prosecco, and we stock a bigger range of cheeses including a 

Cheese of the Month! 

There are some DIY bits and bobs, new energy bars, tasty fishcakes, Green & Black's chocolate, doggy 

biscuit treats, proper Schweppes tonic, coleslaw, tartare sauce, and lots more! Most of these are either the 

same as you would pay in a supermarket or only a few pennies more. In fact, sometimes we are cheaper - 

our Happy Shopper antibacterial handwash is better value than Asda’s own brand! 

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Are there products that you’d like to see in the shop that we’re not selling? Let us know and 

we’ll see what we can do. 

We think that locally sourced goods are important to you. Is that true or not? Here are some of our local 

suppliers: 

Hallwood Veg – we have a regular order from Hallwood, but why not come in and have a chat 

with us to find out what’s in season from Hallwood. We can order it for you – they deliver Tuesdays 

and Fridays. They also do veg boxes, which you can order regularly or occasionally. 

Our bread, pasties, cakes and pastries come from two suppliers – Endacotts and Country 

Cottage. We obviously can’t stock everything that these bakers offer, but you might like us to 

order something new or special – come into the shop to see their brochures, or have a look at their 

websites - www.endacottsbakery.co.uk and www.countrycottagebakery.co.uk. 

Fish – Dan the Fish Man is at Hatherleigh Market every Tuesday. You might want to visit him 

there, or you can order through the shop – we collect your fish, and you pay exactly what you 

would if you went to his stall. 

Cheese, salami, pate, taramasalata and humous are ordered from Hawkridge. They offer a 

wide range of other things that you might like to try - pop into the shop to see their brochure, or 

have a look at www.hawkridge.uk.com. 

Our bacon and ham comes from the Cornish Farmhouse Bacon Company. There might be 

other things from them that you fancy trying – again, there’s a copy of their brochure in the shop, 

or visit their website at www.cornishfarmhousebacon.co.uk. 

The yogurt and ice cream that we stock comes from Stapleton Farm at Langtree, near 

Torrington. We can order some different flavours, so have a look at their range in their brochure in 

the shop, or have a look on their website at www.stapletonfarm.co.uk. 

Keeping you informed 

We want to keep you up to date about new products and improvements in the shop. The best way for 

you to do this is to come into the shop, have a chat, and look around. 

We’ve also got this Talking Shop page here in the Chronicle, which is great when an issue comes out, but 

that’s only once every two months. 

For Facebookers we’ve got a Shop Facebook page. If you don’t do Facebook, don’t despair - we’ll regularly 

put notices up on the village notice boards. 

In the Post Office 

We were successful with our application to run the Post Office in Sheepwash. Sorting out the contract with 

the PO Ltd has taken longer than we hoped (forms, red tape, and bureaucracy, and forms - did I mention 

forms?). The plan is that the branch will transfer to Sheepwash Community PO and Stores CIC (Community 

Interest Company) on 9 th August, after which the PO Ltd will provide six days of on-site support. 

By the way – here’s some info about some of the services that our Post Office offers. 

 

 

 

With many high street banks closing, it’s more and more difficult to deposit cheques – if you bank 

with Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Nat West, or many others, you can deposit cheques at Sheepwash PO. 

Similarly, withdrawing cash is easy, whoever you bank with. Just ask if you’re not sure – the answer 

will probably be, “Yes”! 

Foreign exchange – euros are available on demand. For other currencies, if we haven’t got it in 

stock, we can get it the next day. And if you don’t spend all of the currency you withdraw, you can 

exchange it back without paying any further commission! 

If you need to budget, consider using a PO Budget Cardplus. You can save whatever you like, from 

as little as £2 at a time, and use the money to pay a multitude of utility bills, council tax, or road 

fund licence. And from November until the end of January it is accepted at a whole host of major 

retailers like Argos, Currys, Boots, etc. – very handy for Christmas! Full details are available at the 

Post Office. 

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Never Before Described As “Retiring”! 

So that my message reaches all those kind folk who contributed donations and 

wished me well on my retirement from shop duties - my belated thanks! 

I enjoyed my sixteen years and hope my efforts helped to keep the shop ticking 

over! 

I wish the new team all the best in keeping this valuable asset going. 

Paulette Jackson 

Much Appreciated! 

I would like to thank everyone who kindly contributed to the gifts 

presented to me on my retirement. They were totally unexpected 

but very much appreciated. 

I shall miss being behind the counter in the village shop but 16 years 

is a long time and age catches up with us all! 

I wish the new shop team every success. 

Margaret Hall 

Thank You! 

We would like to thank everybody who donated to our leaving gifts when we retired from the shop, It was 

very generous and much appreciated. 

We also wish the takeover team the very best for the future running of the shop. 

Best Wishes! 

Roger and Christine White 

A Message From Laura and Matt 

We’d like to thank everyone in the village who gave us cards and presents to mark our wedding day on 21 st 

May. Despite the weather, it was a truly fantastic occasion. 

We’d also like to thank everyone who contributed to our special day, particularly Anna and Buster, Tony 

and Angela, and Chris and Vinny. 

Matt and Laura Walker 

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A Passion for Cricket 

For many of us the love of the game extends beyond playing 

and the sound of bat on ball. At most cricket clubs there is a 

group (usually those whose playing days are over) who gain 

much pleasure and take great pride in looking after the 

ground. And this is certainly the case at our local club in 

Hatherleigh. 

Twice a week Graham can be seen meticulously cutting the 

outfield; then there’s Jim who keeps the surrounds 

immaculate; I cut the 

grass on the square and 

mark out the pitch ready 

for play; and there’s 

Roger rolling for hour 

after hour to ensure that the playing surface is fast and true; and any 

detail that has been forgotten - sightscreens, boundary rope, clock, bell, 

etc. – will be attended to by David. 

When all is done we sit on the clubhouse veranda sipping a cup of coffee, 

secretly complimenting ourselves on jobs well done. 

The ground was originally a farmer’s field, but for over sixty years has 

been the home of Hatherleigh Cricket Club. 

Several years ago I attended the funeral of a great 

friend, who loved his cricket. On the back of the 

service sheet was printed this poem, which really 

sums up our passion for this wonderful game. 

Charles Inniss 

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The Cricket Field 

Fortunate indeed this field 

Its destiny is not to yield 

A harvest made with wheat and corn 

But cleared of lump and stump and thicket 

Is set aside for playing cricket 

In winter gentle sheep may graze 

Preserving turf for summer days 

A picket fence thrown around the square 

Should hoof or human trespass there 

Some say we should share and use the land 

Clearly they don’t understand 

This field shall always take its name 

Only from England’s noblest game 

Despite its level disposition 

And most favourable condition 

Football posts shall not be found 

This is no recreation ground 

Four generations maybe more 

Since long before the First World War 

Cricketers long gone and those to come 

All sow unmixed the seeds of cricket 

And harvest only run and wicket

Bally High Up! 

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In June I found myself perched on a cliff 

overlooking the ocean enjoying an 

amazing performance of South Pacific. 

Listening to that evocative song Bali Hai 

with the sea as scenery and the crashing 

of the waves on the rocks as special 

effects was quite magical. 

I had been prized away from my garden 

for a birthday treat and had no idea of 

what to expect other than the 

information that we were going to 

Cornwall and that I would need to pack 

my waterproofs! 

Having driven down in a leisurely fashion, 

enjoying lunch at Lostwithiel and an 

expensive hour in a very good kitchen shop in St Austell, we spent a delightful evening enjoying a delicious 

meal and very comfortable accommodation at Trengilly Wartha Inn, near Constantine, a few miles from 

Falmouth (highly recommended). This was followed next morning by the presentation of an envelope at 

the breakfast table (whilst Pete enjoyed an excellent cooked breakfast). 

Imagine my surprise and delight when I found it contained tickets for a performance of South Pacific at the 

Minack theatre that afternoon. A while ago I had been fascinated by a television programme about Rowena 

Cade and how she had created the theatre from the cliff face, and I had expressed a wish to go there and 

see a production, without any real expectation of it ever happening. 

To see the place for myself was ten times better than the telly! Of course, it helped that we were blessed 

with good weather - not too hot and not too cold - but simply experiencing the sheer scale of the 

construction and appreciating the vision that had driven her to create such a unique venue, along with the 

glorious plants that flourish there, made it an occasion to remember. 

It may have been an amateur production, 

but all the soloists had great voices, and 

the rest of the cast were equally proficient 

and supported by a first class orchestra. It 

is hard to imagine spending two and a half 

hours sat on a turf-covered rocky ledge 

with just a cloth seat support and being so 

entranced that the time just flew by, but 

that is what happened - even Pete, who 

doesn’t really like musicals, thoroughly 

enjoyed it. Classics such as, I’m gonna 

wash that man right outta my hair, Some 

enchanted evening, Happy talk, and There 

is nothin’ like a dame left me humming all 

the way back to the B & B with a huge 

smile on my face. 

On a practical note, investing £1 hiring the seat support was worth every penny, and at busy times it is 

certainly worth arriving in plenty of time as the parking and access is limited. 

I would thoroughly recommend a visit to the Minack if ever you get a chance. It was really interesting to 

spend time looking round the site and visiting the exhibition of Rowena Cade’s life, but watching a 

performance there helps you to truly appreciate her extraordinary vision and achievement. 

Jan Hayward

Summer Thoughts 

As I write we are enjoying (?) a mini heat wave, but 

the weather has been somewhat mixed, with cold 

nights and wet days, which does not encourage 

growth of vegetables or flowers. 

Hopefully things are improving, but some of my crops 

have been a bit of a disaster. My shallots, garlic, and 

red onions have been very disappointing, and my 

runner beans, which admittedly were a little late in 

being planted out, are still only half way up the sticks! 

Most of you have them at the top and in full flower, 

with some beans being produced (chiz, curses, etc.!). 

However, my peas are looking good, with plenty of 

pods which have yet to swell, and my broad beans are 

cropping very well - beware of blackfly on the growing 

tips and pinch the infestation out if you see it. 

New potatoes are ready to be harvested now. You can 

cut off the haulm, which will stop further growth and 

avoid the danger of blight, and they can then be lifted 

as needed. 

Winter greens, such as cabbage, Brussels, kale, and purple sprouting can still be planted out, as can leeks. 

(Some of the leeks I planted out only a couple of weeks ago have gone to seed already! Is this the 

weather?) When planting they will all need watering in, but thereafter they must find their own moisture or 

they will not put down strong deep root systems. 

Pick blackcurrants and prune them after picking - the growth they make this year will produce fruit next 

year. Also do redcurrants now, provided the birds haven’t beaten you to it! 

The tomatoes in our greenhouse seem to have tough skins despite loving attention from Janet. Could it be 

the weather affecting them? 

In the flower garden, cut back the straggly growth of hardy geraniums, water and feed them, and they will 

then come again and should give another flush of flowers. Keep dead-heading everything to promote 

continued flowering, and feed the roses and clematis and any shrub that has finished flowering. Also water 

them in this hot dry weather to help reduce the risk of mildew on roses and clematis. 

Take semi-ripe cuttings of lavender, thyme, and rosemary, and cut bunches of lavender flower stems to 

hang up and dry to perfume the house or wardrobe. 

Talking of plants like lavender, thyme, and rosemary, amongst other nectar-rich flowers, brings me to 

butterflies! The only one I have seen today is a cabbage white - not terribly exciting, or one that you would 

want if you are growing winter greens, particularly Brussels. Where are the other butterflies? There were 

many types that used to frequent our gardens but are rarely seen these days. 

If you are interested in counting the butterflies that visit the garden you can join the Big Butterfly Count, 

which will help the Butterfly Conservation Charity, and is sponsored by Waitrose and John Lewis. To take 

part in the survey or download a butterfly identification chart, visit bigbutterflycount.org. 

On a final note, I mentioned last time that I hadn’t heard a cuckoo in years. Well, I can correct that now - I 

heard one back in late Spring over towards Chilla! 

Jeremy Burden 


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A Craving for Carbonara 

My first attempt at this Italian equivalent 

of our national breakfast was as a hungry 

student. Sharing a big, crumbling terraced 

house in Manchester with five other girls, 

we took it in turns to feed each other and 

the part-time cat. 

When my turn came, I was keen to 

impress - no Bird's Eye Crispy Pancakes on 

my watch! I spent some time consulting 

the extensive library of women's 

magazines I had amassed over the 

previous week. My eye alighted on a 

recipe for Carbonara and, having already 

spent some of the long summer holiday 

getting acquainted with beautiful 

northern Italy, I found myself longing for a large helping of this slippery, salty dish of spaghetti heaven. 

You may recall that, back in the early 80s, pasta which 

didn't come out of a tin was still quite a novelty for much 

of the population of Britain. And Prosciutto was pretty 

much unheard of, even in the relatively cosmopolitan 

conurbations of the North like Manchester. (It never 

occurred to me that I could have just used Danepak from 

the corner shop. In any case, I wanted total authenticity.) 

Helpfully, Yellow Pages led me straight to a wonderfully 

cramped little deli near the Dutch Pancake House in the 

city centre. There, several tissue-thin slices of the finest, 

sweetest, softest Prosciutto were removed from a hulking 

great ham and laid reverentially on wax paper for my 

admiration. I handed over close to the entire week's food 

budget with a very different feeling in the pit of my 

stomach to the one I'd had coming into the shop. 

I can only say it was a crime to cook that delicate and delectable Parma ham. Even worse, it was me doing 

the cooking - me, whose greatest culinary achievement up to that point had been bananas in parcels. 

Thankfully, I didn't put too much carbon into the Carbonara. It tasted fine, even if it wasn't quite the divine 

culinary delight that I remembered from so many memorable meals in Milano. But I did take my turn with 

the Crispy Pancakes after that. 

Anyway, I like to think that after all these years I've managed to perfect this recipe now. It's not a 

particularly authentic version - I think bacon works better than Prosciutto - but it's one of our absolute 

favourites. Plus it's so quick and easy to crank out once you know what you're doing. Most importantly, 

these days you're likely to have all the ingredients you need in your cupboard already. And if not, they're 

certainly up at the village shop - and won't bust your housekeeping for the week ... 

Ingredients for two people: 

 

 

 

3 large eggs 

4 or 5 rashers of bacon 

250 - 300g spaghetti (or other pasta) 

depending how hungry you are 

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About 100g Parmesan cheese 

A little oil 

(I don't add salt as there is already plenty in the cheese and bacon.) 

Freshly ground black pepper

Method 

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Boil the pasta according to the instructions 

on the packet. 

While the pasta is cooking, fry the bacon in a 

little oil until nice and crispy. 

While the bacon is frying, finely grate the 

cheese. 

Once the bacon is done, remove from the 

pan and cut into bite-sized pieces. (I find it's 

much easier to do this after it's been 

cooked, and I use scissors for speed.) Return 

the bacon to the frying pan and put to one 

side. 

Briefly whisk together 2 egg yolks and 1 whole egg. (I use the spare egg white to make meringues as they 

store very well in an air-tight container.) 

Stir two-thirds of the grated cheese into the eggs and add black pepper to taste. 

Once the pasta is cooked to your liking, drain it, leaving it slightly wet, then add it to the frying pan with the 

bacon. (A little bit of water helps make a silky emulsion for the sauce. 

Put the pan back on a medium heat and mix well for a minute or two. Then remove it from the heat and stir 

in the egg and cheese mixture, making sure all the pasta is well coated. 

The egg will gently cook as it comes into contact with the hot pasta, but you will need to work fairly quickly 

to avoid the eggs scrambling on the bottom of the pan and the sauce becoming too dry. The aim is to get a 

good silky coating on the pasta, so it should take only a minute or two before you're done. 

Tip the mixture onto warmed plates and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. 

Buon appetito! 

Helen Crossley 

War on Potholes 

Speaker or MP, JP or jury, 

However high your status in this land 

Entreat we, stand not upon shifty sand 

E’er long, lest we people rise in fury. 

Potholes. Potholes are the cause. When will ye 

Waken from your dreams of this pleasant land? 

Awake! Wake up. Drive for yourselves your grand 

Sports car at speed along our lanes. No? Silly? 

How come you never saw, ‘mongst rain and mud 

A pothole big enough to break your car? 

That pothole could be cause of shedding blood. 

What say you? “I’m all right, Jack”? Do you not care 

About the disgusting state of our lanes? 

Rise up! Get up! Or of our wrath beware. 

Raymond Snow

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good fabric selection. 

estimates collection and delivery all part of the service 

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www.pumphouseupholstery.co.uk 

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01409 231553 

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BLACK TORRINGTON 

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loose covers cushions bedspreads 

fabrics and so much more 

Check out our NEW website: 

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FRESH TASTY 

VEGETABLES GROWN AT 

PETROCKSTOWE 

DELIVERED TO YOUR 

DOORSTEP!! 

Hallwood Fresh Veg is a truly local family business supplying local people & businesses with the freshest 

food direct from their farm, where welfare and the environment come before profit and flavour comes 

before yield. 

Here, on the gentle rolling south facing slopes of Hallwood Farm at Petrockstowe, we grow a fine array of 

wholesome seasonal fresh vegetables and tend to our contentedly grazing livestock. We can deliver veg 

boxes or bags (which start from £8) or specific orders of meat and vegetables direct to your door, or you 

can order through your village shop. 

Phone Richard or Ruth on 01837 811762 , or email hallwoodemail@gmail.com 

www.hallwoodfreshveg.co.uk 

F. C. CLEANING SYSTEMS 

HIGH PRESSURE CLEANERS 

STEAM CLEANERS 

SALES 

SERVICE & REPAIRS 

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LAKES 

SHEEPWASH, BEAWORTHY 

DEVON EX21 5LZ 

TEL/FAX: 01409 231620 

EMAIL: sales@fccleaningsystems.co.uk 

WEBSITE: fccleaningsystems.co.uk 

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ADULT AND KIDS 

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SUMO WRESTLING SUITS 

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WWW.SOUTHWESTBOUNCYCASTLES.CO.UK 

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LYMATH & MOYS LTD 

Central Heating and Plumbing Engineer 

GAS : OIL : SOLID FUEL 

CENTRAL HEATING 

BOILER MAINTENANCE & REPLACEMENT 

SERVICE COMMISSION AND SERVICE AGENT 

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D. MOYS A.M.I.D.H.E., A.I.P., R.P. 

Holmans Park 

Beaworthy 

Devon 

EX21 5NF 

Tel: 01409 231381 

Fax: 01409 231652 

Email: lymathandmoys@gmail.com 

DAVE CHAPMAN BUILDERS 

Qualified Building Technician – with over 40 years experience in the building trade 

Building for the future and tastefully repairing the past 

Call me on 079806 89202 

●interiors●exteriors●guttering●cob walls●uPVC windows●uPVC conservatories●plastering●roofing● 

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Canine Cuts 

Professional Dog Grooming For All Breeds 

Member of the British Dog Grooming Association and Pet Care Trust 

Clipping 

Hand Stripping 

Bathing 

Nail Trimming 

Anal Glands 

Will do local collection/delivery 

Call Jane Bridges on 01409 231139 

If necessary, wait for the answer phone and I’ll call you back 

Or email swbridges@btinternet.com 

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= Peter Bright = 

THATCHER 

Wheat Reed - Water Reed 

Tel: 01837 810148 (Petrockstowe) 

Your Local Builders Merchants 

Kings Hill Industrial Estate, Bude EX23 8QN 

01288 357020 

Open to the Trade and Public 

Mon – Fri 7.30 – 5.00 p.m., Sat 8.00 – 12.00 noon 

For all your building and DIY needs 

We stock everything from sand, aggregate and cement, to powertools, paints 

and balustrades. 

Come and visit our showrooms, where we are happy to design your dream 

kitchen and bathroom. 

Come and see what we have to offer! 

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(Formerly Forest Fuels) 

Quality Seasoned Firewood 

£85: Single load 

£160: Double load 

£230: Triple load 

Delivery charges may apply 

Tel: 01409 281393 

Email: info@grascottfirewood.co.uk 

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Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning 

Receive a FREE bottle of our own branded Spot 

and Stain Remover with every FREE no 

obligation survey and quotation. 

Carpet, rug & upholstery cleaning 

Most carpets dry in 1-2 hours 

We move all practically moveable furniture for you 

Stain Removal 

Stain Protection treatments 

Safe for children and pets 

Domestic and Commercial 

For further details and special offers visit www.pt-cleaning services.co.uk 

Call Richard on 01271 470074 or 07595 727491 

To book your free survey and quotation 

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West Devon Mat Company 

Bespoke Mats and 

Edging Service 

Convert your carpet off-cuts into 

useable and smart rugs and mats. 

We offer a full edging service on most 

qualities of carpet and most sizes. 

In addition to this we carry a range of 

carpet samples in various qualities 

for you to choose from. 

For more details 

or to discuss requirements 

please contact Lee Newby on 

01409 231508 

or email 

info@westdevonmatcompany.com 

BUCKLAND ACCOUNTS 

& ADMIN SERVICES 

Farm & Rural Business Accounts, 

Admin Services 

Accounts/VAT/ 

Payroll 

Admin Services 

Computer Help 

Tim Cartwright MAAT, FIAgSA 

Haddiport Farm 

Buckland Filleigh 

Day to day accounts, VAT, 

Cashflows/Budgets, 

Accounts Advice & Training 

Letters, Mailshots, etc. 

Help with Word/Excel, 

Emails, etc. 

07971 118964 

bucklandaccounts@gmail.com 

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See other pages for full details of all these events! 

When 


Wednesday 10 th August 

Sunday 14 th August 


Tuesday 23 rd August 

Monday 29 th August 

Wednesday 31 st August 

Thursday 1 st September 

Saturday 3 rd September 

Wednesday 7 th September 

Saturday 10 th September 

Sunday 11 th September 


Saturday 17 th September 

Tuesday 20 th September 


What 

Summer Barn Dance in the Jubilee Park 

See Hear on Wheels in the Square 

Quiz night at the Half Moon 

Vintage Tea Party in the Methodist Chapel garden 

Mobile library in the Square 

Buckland Filleigh Family Dog Show 

Sheepwash evening book group 

Ladies Skittles Open Evening/Practice in the Village Hall 

Coffee morning for St Lawrence Church roof in the Village Hall 

Sheepwash Village Lunch in the Village Hall 

Black Torrington Family Fun Day 

Quiz night at the Half Moon 

Parish Council meeting in the Village Hall 

Table Top Sale in the Village Hall 

Mobile library in the Square 

Sheepwash evening book group 

And don’t forget to visit our website for more news and articles: 

www.sheepwashchronicle.org 


Please get all your news and contributions to one of us by 23 rd September, to ensure it is included in 

the October (Autumn) issue of the Chronicle. 

• Just tell us your news when you see us out and about. 

• Send or drop off news and contributions on paper to Alison at The Glebe in West Road 

or Chris at Larcombe House in North Street. 

• Telephone - Call Alison on 01409 231196 or Chris on 01409 231341. 

• Email - We are very pleased to receive contributions or messages in electronic form. 

Email Alison at alisonansell2@gmail.com or Chris at chris11egg@aol.com. 

The Sheepwash Chronicle is printed by 

Hedgerow Print Ltd, 16 Marsh Lane, Lords Meadow, Crediton, Devon, EX17 1ES. 

Telephone: 01363 777595. Web: www.hedgerowprint.co.uk 

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Useful Contacts 

Description Person Telephone Email 

Member of 

Parliament 

Geoffrey Cox 01837 82000 

County Councillor Barry Parsons 01409 211234 barry.parsons@devon.gov.uk 

Ward Councillor Philip Hackett 01409 231310 hackettsthename@gmail.com 

Parish Councillors Philip Hackett 01409 231310 hackettsthename@gmail.com 

Nigel Hutchings 01409 231586 hutchingsnigel@yahoo.co.uk 

Mike Ritson 01409 231680 mike.ritson2@btinternet.com 

Gill Trace 01409 231291 trace.gortleigh@btinternet.com 

Denise Tubby 01409 231694 denise_tubby@hotmail.co.uk 

Michael Francis 01409 231845 mjf.43@icloud.com 

Christine Penn 

Parish Clerk Penny Clapham 01647 253066 clerk@sheepwashparishcouncil.co.uk 

Ladies Skittles Helen Orr 01409 231199 helenorr@mac.com 

Yoga Di Sluggett 01409 281637 chrisanddisluggett@tiscali.co.uk 

Sheepwash 

Community Shop 

01409 231531 

Doctors’ surgery 

(Black Torrington) 

Dr Alan Howlett 

Dr Asad Aldoori 

01409 231628 or 

01409 335830 

Fax: 01409 231029 

Doctors’ surgery 

(Shebbear) 

Dr Francisco 

Fernandez Guillen 

01409 281913 

Holsworthy Police 

(station answer 

phone and other 

enquiries) 

Emma Tomkies 

PCSO 30538 

Community Support 

Officer 

01409 259461 or 

call 101 for all 

non-urgent Police 

enquiries 

emma.tomkies 

@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk 

To report a crime 

Emma Tomkies 

PCSO 30538 

01409 259461 

emma.tomkies 

@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk 

Mobile Library 01409 253514 


Chronicle Editors 

Alison Ansell 01409 231196 alisonansell2@gmail.com 

Chris Bell 01409 231341 chris11egg@aol.com 


Correspondent for 

Okehampton Times 

and North Devon 

Journal 

Snooker Club 

Treasurer/Secretary 

Vera Bryant 01409 231373 

Charles Inniss 01409 231237 charles.inniss@btinternet.com 

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Description Person Telephone Email 

Village Hall Bookings Anne Gray 01409 231231 sheepwashvillagehall@hotmail.com 

Village Hall Chair Denise Tubby 01409 231694 denise_tubby@hotmail.co.uk 

Buses to and from Sheepwash 

Turner’s Tours of Chumleigh operate the following bus services to and from the village. All buses pick up 

and drop off at the bus shelter in the village square. 

On Mondays (to Bideford): 

Bus No. Departing from Time Arriving at Time 

642 Sheepwash 9.30 a.m. Bideford 10.35 a.m. 

642 Bideford 1.30 p.m. Sheepwash 2.35 p.m. 

On Wednesdays (to Holsworthy): 


639 Sheepwash 9.52 a.m. Holsworthy 10.30 a.m. 

639 Holsworthy 1.30 p.m. Sheepwash 2.08 p.m. 

On Saturdays (to Okehampton): 


631 Sheepwash 10.00 a.m. Okehampton 10.37 a.m. 

631 Okehampton 12.30 p.m. Sheepwash 1.07 p.m. 

For further information about bus routes and timetables, call Turner’s Tours on 01769 580242. 

EXTRA COPIES OF THE CHRONICLE 

A copy of the Sheepwash Chronicle is delivered free to every house in Sheepwash. 

Extra copies are available in the community shop on a first come, first served basis, 

at a cost of £1 each. 

However, if you would like one or more extra copies of every issue in a year 

(perhaps to send to family or friends), please let us know and we will deliver them 

with your free copy. We only charge £5 a year for each extra copy, saving £1 on 

the shop price, and guaranteeing your extra copy – the shop sells out fast! 


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