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DEVONSHIRE<br />
Devon’s Countryside, Wildlife, His<strong>to</strong>ry and Events<br />
OCT, NOV, DEC <strong>17</strong> LARGEST CIRCULATION DEVON GLOSSY - ADVERTISING INSPECTOR GOLD AWARD £3 WHERE SOLD<br />
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A RUBY AND DIAMOND FLOWER<br />
BROOCH BY CARTIER, CIRCA 1960.<br />
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News from <strong>Devonshire</strong> magazine<br />
Devon’s Grape<br />
Very much part of the landscape, the apple is<br />
generally considered an indigenous species,<br />
but the apple has exotic and far flung<br />
origins. It’s said the Romans introduced<br />
sweet tasting apples <strong>to</strong> Britain although<br />
there are alternative s<strong>to</strong>ries of the Celts<br />
already grafting and developing our own<br />
apple varieties before the Romans even<br />
reached our shores. Both as edible fruit and<br />
as cider, the humble apple’s an important<br />
crop, and at the end of the season provides<br />
a beautiful sight in our orchards. See this<br />
issue’s Devon’s Apple Heritage<br />
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DISCLAIMER The publishers of this magazine are not responsible for<br />
any costs, loss or damage suffered by any person, persons, or company<br />
as a result of any advertisement or article in this magazine. Adverts are<br />
accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services<br />
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correct, the publishers take no responsibility for any errors or omissions.<br />
Any person or persons undertaking the circular walk featured within this<br />
publication does so entirely at their own risk. If you take children or dogs<br />
on the walk, they will require supervision. We strongly advise that prior<br />
<strong>to</strong> travelling <strong>to</strong> any of the events listed in our What's On sections, that<br />
you call the event organisers <strong>to</strong> check that the event is running at the<br />
times and dates specified.<br />
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If you’re a reader of <strong>Devonshire</strong> magazine, you need <strong>to</strong> be<br />
aware that we’re moving our publication dates by a month<br />
from this issue onwards. There are several reasons for<br />
this, primarily it’s <strong>to</strong> tie in better with the seasons across<br />
the year, such as Easter, Summer, Christmas, etc, and also<br />
because we’re launching a brand new What’s On magazine<br />
for Devon, brought <strong>to</strong> you from our HUBCAST websites.<br />
This new WHAT’S ON (and Things To Do)<br />
magazine will be available across Devon at<br />
1,100 outlets and means that you can access<br />
the most extensive event information both<br />
online and offline. (Event promoters take<br />
note - our SkyRocket package gives virtually<br />
1/2 price rates <strong>to</strong> allow unparalleled event<br />
exposure across Devon - please call Hannah<br />
on 01395 513383 option 1 for more details).<br />
If you currently subscribe <strong>to</strong> <strong>Devonshire</strong><br />
magazine, this publication date change will<br />
mean your subscription renewal will be a<br />
month later than last year’s subscription.<br />
This issue of <strong>Devonshire</strong><br />
magazine sees John Fisher<br />
write about the person<br />
he suggests is probably<br />
<strong>Devonshire</strong>’s finest poet,<br />
namely Samuel Taylor<br />
Coleridge. Incidentally,<br />
there’s a ‘Weekend with<br />
Coleridge’ taking place<br />
on 20th <strong>to</strong> 22nd <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />
as the <strong>to</strong>wn marks the<br />
life and works of its most<br />
famous son. See hubcast.<br />
co.uk/eastdevon Additionally,<br />
we also take a<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>-visual look at heath<br />
lands, precious man-made<br />
environments (apparently<br />
rarer than rain forests!),<br />
we visit Chagford and<br />
also talk about the origins<br />
The Three Hares - a roof boss<br />
in Chagford’s St Michael the<br />
Archangel church. The three<br />
hares (known as the “Tinners’<br />
Rabbits” in Devon) is an ancient<br />
symbol that has origins in cave<br />
temples in China apparently.<br />
It’s a symbol very much<br />
associated with Buddhism.<br />
of Devon’s most popular fruit in our new<br />
series entitled ‘Devon’s Apple Heritage’. We<br />
welcome a couple of new writers <strong>to</strong> <strong>Devonshire</strong><br />
magazine, Emma Moore, she’ll be telling<br />
us about her outdoor adventures across<br />
the county. Also, Stephen Hussey from the<br />
Devon Wildlife Trust brings us a new ‘Nature<br />
Matters’ column.<br />
In the last issue of <strong>Devonshire</strong> magazine<br />
we featured the Red Arrows in Sidmouth,<br />
unfortunately the WWII flying display with<br />
Spitfire and Welling<strong>to</strong>n bombers didn’t occur<br />
because of problems<br />
with the Merlin engine.<br />
Hopefully next year we’ll<br />
finally get <strong>to</strong> see these<br />
his<strong>to</strong>ric aeroplanes off<br />
the Sidmouth seafront.<br />
Don’t miss our review of<br />
books by Devon authors<br />
further on in the magazine,<br />
great Christmas<br />
present material I should<br />
have thought.<br />
Wishing you a great<br />
Festive Season!<br />
Nigel Jones (Edi<strong>to</strong>r)<br />
@<strong>Devonshire</strong>Mag
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The stylish new Upper <strong>Dec</strong>k Bar & Restaurant takes full advantage of its<br />
waterside location, with floor <strong>to</strong> ceiling glass taking in the panoramic coastal<br />
views, opening out on<strong>to</strong> an extensive new terrace for alfresco dining.<br />
Taking centre stage is the stunning new bar, perfect for enjoying an evening<br />
cocktail or a few light bites. With menus created by award-winning Chef<br />
Patron Alex Aitken, and <strong>to</strong>p local chefs delivering mouth-watering fresh and<br />
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Devon’s Countryside, Wildlife, His<strong>to</strong>ry & Events<br />
Devon’s Countryside, Wildlife, His<strong>to</strong>ry & Events<br />
5. Edi<strong>to</strong>r's Letter<br />
The latest from the Edi<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
9. Letterbox<br />
News from across Devon.<br />
10. The Countryman<br />
By Chris<strong>to</strong>pher Taylor.<br />
12. What's On<br />
From the HUBCAST websites.<br />
19. HUBCAST<br />
A new magazine - What's On.<br />
26. Xmas Gifts<br />
Gifts and Book Reviews.<br />
30. Chagford<br />
Glimpses of this lovely <strong>to</strong>wn.<br />
34. Fashion & Beauty<br />
Great places <strong>to</strong> indulge.<br />
40. Great Night Out<br />
Enjoy great food & live music.<br />
42. Overnight Stay<br />
The Jubilee Inn, South Mol<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
44. Food Review<br />
The Five Bells, Payhembury.<br />
48. Art Exhibitions<br />
Major art events from HUBCAST.<br />
54. Heathland Wonders<br />
Autumn & Winter, by the Edi<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
68. <strong>Devonshire</strong> Home<br />
'Interiors Update' by Sue Folwell.<br />
72. Nelsonʼs Column<br />
By <strong>Devonshire</strong>’s John Fisher.<br />
76. But hereʼs the thing...<br />
John Fisher expounds.<br />
82. Samuel T. Coleridge<br />
Devon's greatest poet - J. Fisher.<br />
86. Equine Learning<br />
Empathy - Natalie Bucklar.<br />
87. The Old Vetʼnary<br />
'A life on the road' - K.Watson.<br />
88. Devon's Apple Heritage<br />
The origins of our apple - Edi<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
90. Nature Matters<br />
With the Devon Wildlife Trust.<br />
92. Life Matters<br />
Live-in companions.<br />
95. Yellingham Farm<br />
"My Work is Finished" by Todd East.<br />
96. The Drywell Cross<br />
A pho<strong>to</strong>graphic visit by the Edi<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
98. Financial Planning<br />
Robots <strong>to</strong> the Rescue - H.Mulvaney.<br />
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Hillside House<br />
BOUTIQUE RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME<br />
Brandon Care Ltd is proud <strong>to</strong> present its third care home: Hillside House, a<br />
boutique care home with a warm and homely ambience set in the outstanding<br />
East Devon countryside on the outskirts of the village of New<strong>to</strong>n Poppleford.<br />
The house has undergone<br />
complete renovation <strong>to</strong> provide<br />
superior accommodation for<br />
fourteen residents. The rooms are<br />
large and bright with contemporary<br />
ensuite shower rooms.<br />
We focus on providing delicious<br />
home cooked food served in a<br />
dining room that invites you <strong>to</strong> sit,<br />
converse and enjoy your meals with<br />
perhaps a glass of wine with your<br />
fellow companions.<br />
Our day room is accessed<br />
through a delightful walkway<br />
which encloses the courtyard<br />
garden; sit, relax and enjoy the<br />
tranquillity, or participate in our<br />
many and varied activities.<br />
Modern, spacious lounge with views<br />
Panoramic views across the Otter Valley<br />
We have lift<br />
access <strong>to</strong> the<br />
first floor area, which<br />
accommodates<br />
seven bedrooms,<br />
seating areas and<br />
the beautifully<br />
presented<br />
hydrotherapy<br />
bathroom.<br />
Within the grounds<br />
of Hillside House<br />
we have stables that<br />
provide homes for<br />
our horses, ponies &<br />
other lives<strong>to</strong>ck, which<br />
is hoped will give<br />
pleasure and interest<br />
<strong>to</strong> residents and<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
Bright, cheerful dining room<br />
Enclosed courtyard - relaxing lounge at end<br />
Throughout the care home<br />
Our ethos at Hillside House is <strong>to</strong> provide residents with the best possible<br />
there are panoramic views<br />
care within an exceptional environment. As a new care facility our aim is <strong>to</strong><br />
across the countryside <strong>to</strong> the sea<br />
grow with the input of our residents and their families.<br />
at Sidmouth and Ladram Bay<br />
and eastward <strong>to</strong> the Blackdown Contact: Tel: 01395 562960 / e-mail: hillside@brandoncare.onmicrosoft.com<br />
8 Hills and beyond. Countryside, His<strong>to</strong>ry, Walks, the Arts, Events & all things Devon at: DEVONSHIRE magazine.co.uk
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New What’s On mag for Devon<br />
<strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>17</strong>th sees the launch of<br />
a new What’s On magazine for<br />
Devon, brought <strong>to</strong> you by the team<br />
at DEVONSHIRE magazine. This<br />
new publication is the culmination<br />
of six years of investment and<br />
development work on the unique<br />
HUBCAST event promotion website<br />
network which now has over 5,000<br />
clubs, societies, charities, councils,<br />
businesses registered (5,267 as<br />
of 04/10/<strong>17</strong>). You may ask why<br />
it’s taken so long <strong>to</strong> establish this<br />
website network? Well, it grew<br />
from small beginning, starting<br />
out as EastDevonHub, then<br />
SouthDevonHub, followed by a host<br />
of other regions <strong>to</strong> cover Devon. We<br />
were caught out really - the growth<br />
was so rapid, we never envisaged<br />
nine websites covering Devon, so<br />
nearly two years ago we decided<br />
<strong>to</strong> combine all these domains in<strong>to</strong><br />
a single one, as HUBCAST.co.uk<br />
Nigel’s keen <strong>to</strong> point out that<br />
HUBCAST is not just websites, it’s<br />
a highly developed software system<br />
that allows event promoters <strong>to</strong><br />
obtain free online exposure through<br />
HUBCAST websites. Additionally,<br />
independent publishers are able<br />
<strong>to</strong> log in and access event data,<br />
and subsequently download and<br />
generate event listings for their<br />
magazines. This massively increases<br />
exposure for these events. Nigel<br />
(pho<strong>to</strong> above)says that: “the sheer<br />
amount of event information on<br />
the HUBCAST website is staggering,<br />
there really is nothing even remotely<br />
comparable, and the new What’s<br />
On magazine will contain many of<br />
these great events”.<br />
This new publication is free <strong>to</strong> the<br />
public and is available at 1,100<br />
outlets across Devon.<br />
Devon’s NGS Sponsor<br />
Devon jeweller, Jethro Marles is <strong>to</strong> be<br />
one of the main sponsors for the Devon<br />
National Garden Scheme in 2018.<br />
Jethro says - “I’m passionate about<br />
preserving our native wildlife and love<br />
<strong>to</strong> get ideas from other gardens large<br />
and small, so I’m very familiar with the<br />
great work done by the NGS. This year<br />
they donated £3 million <strong>to</strong> charities<br />
including Macmillan Cancer Support,<br />
Marie Curie, Hospice Care and many<br />
others. I’m delighted <strong>to</strong> be supporting<br />
them in 2018 and would encourage<br />
as many people as possible <strong>to</strong> visit the<br />
gardens listed in their ‘Yellow Book’.<br />
Many will also provide refreshments,<br />
tea and cake, so even those individuals<br />
without a horticultural interest will<br />
have something <strong>to</strong> enjoy in beautiful<br />
surroundings and in the knowledge<br />
that their money will be helping so<br />
many worthwhile charities.<br />
www.jethromarles.co.uk<br />
Touch Design Group - showroom open<br />
On Tuesday <strong>17</strong>th <strong>Oct</strong>ober, luxury<br />
interiors brand Touch Design<br />
Group will open their brand new<br />
showroom <strong>to</strong> the public. Located at<br />
the company’s HQ in Exeter, the new<br />
space will showcase the very latest<br />
Giving Back day at Jolly Jacks in Plymouth<br />
Some of us are very fortunate, we<br />
have friends and loving families <strong>to</strong><br />
share our lives with, but what about<br />
those who have lost those precious<br />
bonds and no longer have that loving<br />
support any more. Unfortunately,<br />
gone are the days when neighbours<br />
know each other, local post offices<br />
are closing, corner shops are fewer,<br />
and those connections are no more.<br />
in luxe bespoke interiors whilst<br />
providing a unique insight in<strong>to</strong><br />
TDG’s manufacturing capabilities<br />
and the endless possibilities open<br />
<strong>to</strong> their clients. The launch will<br />
be marked by a Private View on<br />
On <strong>Dec</strong>ember 6th, Jolly Jacks are<br />
having a Giving Back afternoon and<br />
are looking for you <strong>to</strong> contact them<br />
if you know of people who could<br />
benefit from making new friendships<br />
<strong>to</strong> bring light back in<strong>to</strong> their lives.<br />
It’s a chance <strong>to</strong> share s<strong>to</strong>ries and<br />
experiences. Contact Sally or speak<br />
the crew at Jolly Jacks for more<br />
information on 0<strong>17</strong>52 500008.<br />
Thursday 12th <strong>Oct</strong>ober when a<br />
select number of private clients<br />
and partners will be first <strong>to</strong> set<br />
eyes on an exclusive range of<br />
furniture, <strong>to</strong> include a bespoke<br />
kitchen interior from in-house brand<br />
Touch Kitchen plus a cocktail bar,<br />
media unit and wardrobes from<br />
Touch House - TDG’s ‘whole house’<br />
bespoke interior service. Situated on<br />
Marsh Green Road North in Exeter<br />
with easy access from the M5 and<br />
A30, clients are welcome <strong>to</strong> drop<br />
by and browse the showroom from<br />
or book an appointment for one <strong>to</strong><br />
one meeting. From Tuesday <strong>17</strong>th<br />
of <strong>Oct</strong>ober, the showroom will be<br />
open from Tuesday - Friday, from<br />
10am - 3pm or by appointment.<br />
For more information, please call<br />
01392 364269 or email:<br />
sue@<strong>to</strong>uchdesigngroup.com.<br />
Making a difference<br />
Central Park, Plymouth became a sea<br />
of pink as thousands of women joined<br />
the fight against cancer by taking<br />
part in Cancer Research UK’s Pretty<br />
Muddy 5k obstacle run in <strong>Oct</strong>ober. Just<br />
over 2,200 mums, daughters, sisters<br />
and friends showed their incredible<br />
commitment <strong>to</strong> the cause as they<br />
battled the wet and muddy conditions,<br />
<strong>to</strong> help bring forward the day when<br />
all cancers are cured. Amy Salmon,<br />
Cancer Research UK’s South West<br />
Events Manager, said: “Life-saving<br />
research is being funded right now<br />
thanks <strong>to</strong> the women of Plymouth<br />
running, jogging or walking at Pretty<br />
Muddy Plymouth. Our participants<br />
play a crucial role in helping <strong>to</strong> turn<br />
discoveries made in the lab in<strong>to</strong> better<br />
treatments for patients in Devon<br />
and across the UK and we’d like <strong>to</strong><br />
thank everyone who <strong>to</strong>ok part in the<br />
event. For information on returning<br />
sponsorship money, or <strong>to</strong> make a<br />
donation, visit www.raceforlife.org<br />
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The COUNTRYMAN<br />
CHRIS TAYLOR<br />
The COUNTRYMAN<br />
Chris lives with his wife, Brianne,<br />
in north Devon at the confluence<br />
of the Mole and Bray Rivers.<br />
Raised on a farm, with a degree in<br />
Agricultural Zoology, Chris moved<br />
in<strong>to</strong> Farm Management and more<br />
recently in<strong>to</strong> Estate Management<br />
and Consultancy. Over the past<br />
50 years his passions cover all<br />
aspects of the countryside, wildlife,<br />
conservation,agriculture and<br />
country pursuits.<br />
A bumper<br />
harvest of<br />
Pumpkins<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>s copyright C. Taylor<br />
Another season winding down<br />
We are now well in<strong>to</strong> Autumn<br />
and this year there is not doubt<br />
about it. No Indian summer for<br />
us in North Devon! Even the<br />
corn harvest wasn't all finished<br />
at the beginning of <strong>Oct</strong>ober. In<br />
fact, you might find it difficult <strong>to</strong><br />
remember summer though, some<br />
first class hay was made in June.<br />
Bereavements in my family have<br />
kept me from being out and about<br />
as much as normal, but several<br />
noticeable and encouraging things<br />
have happened recently.<br />
One noticeable absence from apple<br />
pressing (on 21st September) were<br />
the swallows and House Martinss.<br />
I can't recall another year they<br />
left so early. Most years there<br />
have been hundreds feasting<br />
over the valley in<strong>to</strong> the second<br />
week in <strong>Oct</strong>ober. One year in<br />
the last decade, I saw several in<br />
fledged successfully and the adults<br />
were soon busy again! Clutches<br />
of eggs laid, but then the adults<br />
never incubated the eggs. Was<br />
this weather related or predation?<br />
Unfortunately this is just one more<br />
natural riddle I will not resolve<br />
this year. With no second brood<br />
<strong>to</strong> raise there would be no reason<br />
Glowing red fruits<br />
The green woodpeckers seem <strong>to</strong><br />
have returned <strong>to</strong> the Mole Valley<br />
in numbers. After a noticeable<br />
absence, they appeared daily<br />
in the orchard feeding under<br />
the apple trees presumably on<br />
invertebrates who feed off the<br />
carpet of apples on the ground.<br />
The rush is now on <strong>to</strong> gather<br />
as many apples as possible for<br />
juicing. This is a great excuse for<br />
our neighbours and friends <strong>to</strong><br />
come over. Working up a sweat<br />
washing, crushing, pressing and<br />
sampling! the many different<br />
varieties. The remaining pulp is<br />
heavenly food for my small flock<br />
of ewes which have just gone <strong>to</strong><br />
the ram. All being well, we look<br />
forward <strong>to</strong> an early lambing in<br />
February.<br />
November. If only we knew why<br />
they have gone. Whether there is<br />
any relevance in the fact that the<br />
first of several swallows nesting<br />
in the small barn, hatched and<br />
A White Christmas?<br />
<strong>to</strong> hang around in adverse weather.<br />
As I have written before, it is<br />
normal that the Fieldfares and<br />
Redwings arrive within a couple of<br />
weeks after the swallows depart...<br />
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will that happen this year? If so,<br />
soon after arriving they will find all<br />
the dropped apples in the orchards<br />
which are an important winter<br />
food source for these migrating<br />
thrushes.<br />
Friday morning (19 September)<br />
saw our first grass frost in the<br />
valley and almost the same day<br />
I was <strong>to</strong>ld the red stags were<br />
roaring and thus the rut had<br />
started! Another natural autumn<br />
occurrence, but again a week or<br />
10 days earlier than normal. I was<br />
slightly sceptical about this but by<br />
September 22nd I heard a very<br />
vocal stag claiming his terri<strong>to</strong>rial<br />
rights <strong>to</strong> some hinds. The onset of<br />
the rut is thought <strong>to</strong> be triggered<br />
by cold weather so this early start<br />
is explainable.<br />
salmon at sea all take their <strong>to</strong>ll on<br />
our salmon s<strong>to</strong>cks <strong>to</strong> some degree.<br />
As well as global warming.<br />
I personally try my damnedest<br />
<strong>to</strong> release every fish back <strong>to</strong> the<br />
river <strong>to</strong> spawn but it is not always<br />
possible. Somewhere deep inside<br />
me is a hunter gatherer, instinct is<br />
part of why I fish. I fish <strong>to</strong> catch<br />
a fish <strong>to</strong> eat. At the time of this<br />
writing, the Environment Agency<br />
has a consultation paper out and<br />
associated survey for the rod and<br />
and Torridge estuary by netsman,<br />
that is now somewhere closer <strong>to</strong><br />
50 and in 1920s rods caught a<br />
couple of thousand. Salmon were<br />
commonly caught in<strong>to</strong> 30lbs and<br />
even one of 61lbs was recorded.<br />
We unfortunately have <strong>to</strong> say those<br />
days have gone and probably will<br />
never return but the salmon is a<br />
resilient species and with help will<br />
hopefully recover.<br />
I agree wholeheartedly with<br />
voluntary catch and release as<br />
Countryman's Diary<br />
Late <strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dec</strong>ember<br />
1. Listen close <strong>to</strong> any North Devon<br />
woodland at dusk or dawn <strong>to</strong> hear<br />
the stags roar.<br />
2. See large number of winter migrants<br />
on the Taw and Torridge Estuaries.<br />
3. Golden plover and lapwings often in<br />
large numbers away from the Coast.<br />
4. This is the best time of year for<br />
walking, spotting wildlife and taking<br />
in our great landscapes.<br />
Much of the content of these<br />
articles revolves around fishing the<br />
River Taw and its main tributary<br />
the river Mole. The season has just<br />
finished for salmon, sea trout and<br />
brown trout which are really the<br />
only quarry species. It has been an<br />
encouraging year, though the final<br />
rod catch has not been calculated,<br />
the Mole has fished well. Hopefully<br />
this is the result of many years of<br />
conservation work on the rivers.<br />
One of the main conservation<br />
measures is that anglers are now<br />
encouraged <strong>to</strong> return all salmon.<br />
All salmon have <strong>to</strong> be returned<br />
before the 16th June by law! and<br />
all over 70 cms have <strong>to</strong> be returned<br />
after 31st July. Many instream<br />
projects have been undertaken<br />
<strong>to</strong> remove weirs which impede<br />
the passage of migra<strong>to</strong>ry fish, as<br />
well as debris dams which have the<br />
same adverse effect. However, all<br />
these and hundreds more projects<br />
still haven't s<strong>to</strong>pped the decline<br />
in salmon numbers. We anglers<br />
must <strong>to</strong> do our part <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
there are fish in the rivers but<br />
99% of salmon survival is outside<br />
our control. High seas netting,<br />
coastal netting, land use changes<br />
over decades, pollution, siltation<br />
of spawning gravels, sewage and<br />
chemical pollution and farming<br />
Otter approaching - orange thingy's a fishing rod!<br />
net fisherman about the future of<br />
all rivers in England. The result of<br />
this will not be known for several<br />
months and this will be the basis<br />
for future regulations in 2018.<br />
There are way <strong>to</strong>o many proposals<br />
<strong>to</strong> discuss here but, in essence,<br />
the idea is <strong>to</strong> reduce exploitation<br />
of this natural resource. There<br />
is not a fisherman, netsman or<br />
rod angler, who wishes <strong>to</strong> see the<br />
salmon disappear from our rivers.<br />
Groups of anglers like the River<br />
Taw Fisheries Association, work<br />
hard <strong>to</strong> persuade their members<br />
and other anglers who fish the<br />
rivers <strong>to</strong> return fish <strong>to</strong> the river<br />
<strong>to</strong> spawn. In recent years 80%<br />
of all salmon caught have been<br />
returned <strong>to</strong> spawn.<br />
I may have mentioned before<br />
that back in the 1920s 5,000<br />
salmon were caught on the Taw<br />
the end result and this has been<br />
encouraged on the Taw system<br />
since the mid 1990s and may well<br />
have helped this river be one of<br />
the most stable salmon and sea<br />
trout rivers in the West Country.<br />
Any more stringent regulations<br />
enforced upon fisherman could<br />
be counter productive.<br />
There are many organisations and<br />
individuals who put time, effort<br />
and often large sums of money<br />
in<strong>to</strong> protecting the river habitat for<br />
the benefit of the river. All this is<br />
a result of the love of being on the<br />
river and fishing. These fisherman<br />
are now the eyes and ears of the<br />
Environment Agency and they<br />
are the only ones regularly on<br />
the river. It is possible that <strong>to</strong>o<br />
much regulation will put some<br />
off fishing. If fisherman were <strong>to</strong><br />
go, the salmon and sea trout will<br />
soon follow. Fisherman are part<br />
of this environment and it is fair<br />
<strong>to</strong> say have the least effect on the<br />
dwindling salmon s<strong>to</strong>ck.<br />
There is one 5 lb salmon in the<br />
freezer which will be enjoyed<br />
shortly with friends, the texture<br />
and flavour so different <strong>to</strong> the<br />
farmed variety, with almost no<br />
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THE SLEEPING BEAUTY<br />
18 <strong>Oct</strong>- VFB presents a<br />
classic fairytale set <strong>to</strong><br />
Tchaikovsky’s magnificent<br />
score, Exeter Corn Exchange,<br />
Exeter, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm.<br />
BALLET CYMRU - THE<br />
LIGHT PRINCESS<br />
25 <strong>Oct</strong>- A new full length live<br />
ballet for 20<strong>17</strong> with a new<br />
score, Pavilions Teignmouth,<br />
Den Crescent, Teignmouth,<br />
6.00pm <strong>to</strong> 8.30pm.<br />
THE NUTCRACKER -<br />
BALLET<br />
13 Nov- Tickets are £21<br />
adults, £19 concession<br />
and £15 children, Exmouth<br />
Pavilion, The Esplanade,<br />
Exmouth, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
Children<br />
BURRATOR FAMILY DROP<br />
IN ACTIVITY DAY<br />
25 <strong>Oct</strong>- Nature trails, art,<br />
games, practical activities<br />
and cooking on the camp<br />
fire, South West Lakes<br />
Trust, Burra<strong>to</strong>r Discovery<br />
Centre, Yelver<strong>to</strong>n, 10.00am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 3.00pm.<br />
KNIGHTSHAYES BY NIGHT<br />
09 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 11 <strong>Dec</strong> & 16 <strong>Dec</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> 18 <strong>Dec</strong>- Discover a winter<br />
wonderland at Knightshayes,<br />
Bolham, 4.30pm <strong>to</strong> 7.00pm.<br />
SANT IN LOVE<br />
20 <strong>Dec</strong>- Lovely performance<br />
for children will be shown<br />
twice on Wednesday<br />
afternoon, The Watermark,<br />
Erme Court, Ivybridge,<br />
2.00pm.<br />
CINDERELLA PANTOMIME<br />
24 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 07 Jan- Tickets<br />
are £11.50 & £13.50 (£2 per<br />
ticket for raised), Exmouth<br />
Pavilion, The Esplanade,<br />
Exmouth.<br />
SEE HALLOWEEN<br />
EVENTS ON PAGE<br />
Festivals<br />
FOOD & DRINK<br />
REAL ALE, ENGLISH WINE<br />
AND CIDER WEEKEND<br />
29 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 01 Nov-<br />
Rosemoor’s fourth Real Ale<br />
and Cider Weekend will<br />
feature a range of real ales<br />
from near & far, RHS Garden<br />
Rosemoor, Great Torring<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 6.00pm.<br />
GENERAL<br />
CLOVELLY HERRING<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
18 Nov- Clovelly, 10.00am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
MUSIC<br />
THE TWO MOORS<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
Until 21 <strong>Oct</strong>- Renowned as<br />
one of the leading classical<br />
music festivals in the UK,<br />
The Two Moors Festival,<br />
Barkham, South Mol<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
Garden<br />
LUKESLAND GARDENS<br />
AUTUMN OPENINGS<br />
Until 12 Nov- Suns and Weds.<br />
24 acres of beautiful Autumn<br />
colour. Home-made soups<br />
and teas, Lukesland Gardens,<br />
Lukesland House, Ivybridge,<br />
11.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
Markets<br />
FARMERS & COUNTRY<br />
FARMERS' MARKET<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong>- The Farmers' Market,<br />
Kennaway House, Coburg<br />
Road, Sidmouth, 9.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
1.00pm.<br />
TAVISTOCK FARMERS'<br />
MARKET<br />
28 <strong>Oct</strong>, 11 & 25 Nov - The<br />
Square hosts the popular<br />
Farmers Market selling fresh<br />
local produce, Tavis<strong>to</strong>ck<br />
Farmers Market, Tavis<strong>to</strong>ck,<br />
9.00am <strong>to</strong> 2.00pm.<br />
INDOOR MARKET<br />
UNIQUE BOUTIQUE<br />
CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
25 Nov - A quirky arts<br />
market offering original,<br />
handmade and locally crafted<br />
goods, Unique Boutique<br />
Markets, Exeter Phoenix,<br />
Exeter, 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm.<br />
SOUTH MOLTON PANNIER<br />
MARKET<br />
Thurs & Sat - Wide range<br />
of stalls with an extensive<br />
variety of produce, South<br />
Mol<strong>to</strong>n Pannier Market,<br />
Broad Square, South Mol<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
8.00am <strong>to</strong> 1.00pm.<br />
TIVERTON CHRISTMAS<br />
MARKET<br />
03 <strong>Dec</strong> - Annual Christmas<br />
Market on Sunday with<br />
favourite stalls & lots of<br />
new ones, Tiver<strong>to</strong>n Pannier<br />
Market, Fore Street, Tiver<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
SIDMOUTH FARMERS<br />
MARKET<br />
09 <strong>Dec</strong> - Kennaway House,<br />
Sidmouth, 9.00am <strong>to</strong> 1.00pm.<br />
Choirs<br />
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CHRISTMAS BAROQUE<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong> - A wonderful mixed<br />
programme for Christmas<br />
which has something for<br />
everyone, Exeter Bach<br />
Society, Southernhay Church,<br />
Exeter, 7.00pm <strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
JOY TO THE WORLD<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong> - A celebration of<br />
seasonal music by Rutter,<br />
MacDowall, Bach and others,<br />
Torbay Singers, St Matthias<br />
Church, Torquay, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
10.00pm.<br />
Classical<br />
Music<br />
AMALTHEA FLUTE &<br />
HARP JOURNEYS<br />
22 <strong>Oct</strong>- Klio and Siobhan<br />
and their special combination<br />
Clock and<br />
Watch Repair<br />
Expert and professional<br />
repairs <strong>to</strong> all types of<br />
clocks and watches.<br />
A wide range of watches<br />
and clocks also available<br />
for sale.<br />
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of flute and harp, Pavilions<br />
Teignmouth, Den Crescent,<br />
Teignmouth, 3.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
5.00pm.<br />
LUNCHTIME CONCERT<br />
01 Nov - Annabel Rooney,<br />
cello & Josephine Pickering,<br />
piano, Glenorchy United<br />
Reformed Church, Exeter<br />
Road, Exmouth, 12.30am <strong>to</strong><br />
1.15pm.<br />
THE CONCERT FOR<br />
REMEMBRANCE<br />
02 Nov - Concert <strong>to</strong><br />
commemorate the Fallen of<br />
two world wars and other<br />
conflicts since, Royal British<br />
Legion, The Mint Methodist<br />
Church, Exeter, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
9.30pm.<br />
LUNCHTIME CONCERT<br />
08 Nov - Beacon Piano Trio,<br />
Glenorchy United Reformed<br />
Church, Exeter Road,<br />
Exmouth, 12.30am <strong>to</strong> 1.15pm.<br />
5 Union Street New<strong>to</strong>n Abbot
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MEET THE...<br />
20 <strong>Oct</strong> - ...Politician - Vince Cable<br />
- with his new book, ‘Open Arms’.<br />
7am-9.30pm.<br />
SIDMOUTH STORYNIGHTS FOR<br />
GROWNUPS<br />
27 <strong>Oct</strong> - The Return of Fearsome<br />
Fairy Tales for Fearless Adults-The<br />
Fairies Fight Back! 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 10pm.<br />
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MEET THE ACTOR/AUTHOR -<br />
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03 Nov - ‘Being David Archer’ -<br />
Timothy Bentinck recounts his<br />
enormously varied life. 7pm-9pm.<br />
JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON<br />
<strong>17</strong> <strong>Dec</strong> - Featuring the Pete Allen<br />
Jazz Band, 3pm <strong>to</strong> 5.30pm.<br />
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AUTUMN PIANO & VIOLIN<br />
RECITAL<br />
10 Nov- Featuring Bruch,<br />
Beethoven, Williams, Kreisler<br />
and more, Violin & Piano<br />
Duo 'Elegance', St Lawrence<br />
Lane, Ashbur<strong>to</strong>n, 7.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
9.00pm.<br />
AUTUMN CONCERT<br />
12 Nov- Performance<br />
of vocalists and<br />
instrumentalists of different<br />
ages and abilities, Violin<br />
& Piano Duo 'Elegance',<br />
St John's Church, Totnes,<br />
2.00pm <strong>to</strong> 2.00pm.<br />
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE<br />
OF LONDON: WE WILL<br />
REMEMBER<br />
19 Nov- Directed by Peter<br />
Fisher: a WW1 concert,<br />
Jeanie Moore MVO, The Duke<br />
of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth,<br />
3.00pm <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
LUNCHTIME CONCERT<br />
22 Nov- Phil Bonser, clarinet<br />
& Dorothy Craven, piano,<br />
Glenorchy United Reformed<br />
Church, Exeter Road,<br />
Exmouth, 12.30am <strong>to</strong> 1.15pm.<br />
DIRECTOR’S CUT - 30<br />
YEARS OF VOCES<br />
25 Nov- A concert of 15th<br />
and 16th century choral<br />
music, Renaissance Choral<br />
Music, Buckfast Abbey,<br />
Buckfast, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 8.45pm.<br />
ISCA ENSEMBLE AUTUMN<br />
CONCERT<br />
25 Nov- A programme of<br />
Brahms and Sibelius' Violin<br />
Concer<strong>to</strong> with Emmanuel<br />
Bach, ISCA Ensemble,<br />
Sidmouth Parish Church,<br />
Sidmouth, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm.<br />
Collec<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
EXETER RECORD & CD<br />
FAIR<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong>- Knowledgeable local<br />
vendors selling quality vinyl,<br />
CD's and music memorabilia,<br />
Exeter Record & CD Fair,<br />
Corn Exchange, Exeter,<br />
9.30am <strong>to</strong> 3.30pm.<br />
MICHAEL HALE<br />
COLLECTORS FAIRS<br />
04 Nov- Stamp and coin fair,<br />
Michael Hale Fairs, America<br />
Hall, Exeter, 10.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
4.00pm.<br />
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What's On: <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>17</strong><br />
1913-20<strong>17</strong><br />
Over One Hundred Years of<br />
Service in South Devon<br />
DAY TRIPS<br />
CLARKS VILLAGE Thurs 19th <strong>Oct</strong> £21<br />
SALISBURY & WILTON VILLAGE Tues 24th <strong>Oct</strong> £22<br />
FOREST OF DEAN & WYE VALLEY Fri 27th <strong>Oct</strong> £22<br />
BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL Sat 4th Nov £21<br />
SALTRAM HOUSE Weds 8th Nov £31 inc (NT Members £21)<br />
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING<br />
IKEA, BRISTOL & CRIBBS CAUSEWAY Sat 11th Nov £22<br />
GLOUCESTER QUAYS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
Sat 18th Nov £22<br />
CARDIFF SHOPPER Sat 25th Nov £22<br />
BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET Thurs 7th <strong>Dec</strong> £25<br />
YORK CHRISTMAS MARKET & CASTLE HOWARD<br />
Thurs 30th Nov 4 night break<br />
£389 per person based on 2 sharing<br />
6 Daneheath Business Park,<br />
Heathfield, New<strong>to</strong>n Abbot, Devon TQ12 6TL<br />
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PLYMOUTH RECORD &<br />
CD FAIR<br />
11 Nov- Knowledgeable local<br />
vendors selling quality vinyl,<br />
CD's and music memorabilia,<br />
Exeter Record & CD Fair,<br />
Lower Guildhall, Plymouth,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 3.00pm.<br />
Comedy<br />
PAUL FOOT: 'TIS PITY<br />
SHE'S A PIGLET<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong>- Enjoy a comedy<br />
whirlwind with a sharp eye<br />
for satire...utterly outlandish!<br />
Marine Theatre, The Marine<br />
Theatre, Lyme Regis, 8.00pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
JIM DAVIDSON<br />
08 Nov- Jim Davidson<br />
celebrates an explosive 40<br />
years in show business,<br />
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter,<br />
8.00pm <strong>to</strong> 10.30pm.<br />
SIMON AMSTELL - WHAT<br />
IS THIS<br />
09 Nov- Simon Amstell<br />
begins his fifth stand up<br />
<strong>to</strong>ur in the UK, Exeter Corn<br />
Exchange, Exeter, 8.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
10.00pm.<br />
JASON MANFORD - WORK<br />
IN PROGRESS<br />
18 Nov- Jason Manford, is<br />
back with a work in progress<br />
show ahead of his national<br />
<strong>to</strong>ur, Babbacombe Theatre,<br />
Babbacombe Downs, Torquay,<br />
7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm.<br />
JETHRO - BULL AND<br />
BONKERS TOUR<br />
19 <strong>Dec</strong>- Tickets are £21 and<br />
£23, Exmouth Pavilion, The<br />
Esplanade, Exmouth, 7.30pm.<br />
Craft<br />
CRAFT, FOOD & GIFT FAIR<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong>- 40+ stalls - buy<br />
locally produced craft items,<br />
gifts and food and drink,<br />
Children's Hospice South<br />
West, Tiver<strong>to</strong>n, Blundell's<br />
School, Tiver<strong>to</strong>n, 10.00am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR<br />
24 Nov <strong>to</strong> 26 Nov- Avoid the<br />
Christmas shopping madness<br />
by visiting our talented and<br />
creative trade, RHS Garden<br />
Rosemoor, Great Torring<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 3.00pm.<br />
WONDERWORKS<br />
CONTEMPORARY CRAFT<br />
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09 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 10 <strong>Dec</strong>-<br />
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New<strong>to</strong>n Abbot, 10.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
5.00pm.<br />
Fairs<br />
APPLE DAY- HARVEST<br />
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COFFEE & CRAFTS BY<br />
THE QUAY<br />
04 Nov- Popular craft fair<br />
and coffee morning returns<br />
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<strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
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04 Nov- Something for<br />
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What's On: <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>17</strong><br />
Halloween<br />
events<br />
AUTUMN TREATS AND A<br />
TRICKY TRAIL<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 29 <strong>Oct</strong>- Enjoy<br />
spooktacular activities for<br />
all the family, The Donkey<br />
Sanctuary, Slade House Farm,<br />
Sidmouth, 9.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
HALLOWEEN AT CREALY<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 29 <strong>Oct</strong>- Celebrate<br />
a spooktacular Halloween at<br />
Crealy Adventure Park this<br />
half term, Crealy Adventure<br />
Park & Resort, Sidmouth<br />
Road, Exeter, 10.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
5.00pm.<br />
Theatre<br />
MUSICALS<br />
A CHRISTMAS CAROL<br />
PRESENTED BY THE<br />
PANTALOONS<br />
Until 10 <strong>Dec</strong>- A brand<br />
new adaptation of Charles<br />
Dickens' fantastical festive<br />
fable, The Watermark, Erme<br />
Court, Ivybridge, 7.30pm.<br />
BALLET THEATRE<br />
UK PRESENT THE<br />
NUTCRACKER<br />
04 Nov <strong>to</strong> 05 Nov- Top<br />
Ballet company present LIVE<br />
on stage The Nutcracker,<br />
Manor Pavilion Theatre &<br />
Arts Centre, Manor Road,<br />
Sidmouth, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.25pm.<br />
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES:<br />
NEIL SANDS<br />
11 <strong>Dec</strong>- Neil & his brilliant<br />
west end cast return with a<br />
20<strong>17</strong> Christmas production,<br />
The Watermark, Erme Court,<br />
Ivybridge, 2.00pm.<br />
JACK AND THE<br />
BEANSTALK PANTOMIME<br />
29 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 06 Jan- Traditional<br />
Family Pan<strong>to</strong>mime, SADS,<br />
Manor Pavilion Theatre,<br />
Sidmouth, 7.30-10pm.<br />
PLAYS<br />
MAGIC OF THE STARS<br />
Until 18 <strong>Oct</strong>- The all new<br />
family show opens its<br />
doors for the 20<strong>17</strong> season,<br />
Babbacombe Theatre,<br />
Babbacombe Downs, Torquay,<br />
8.15pm <strong>to</strong> 10.30pm.<br />
THE CHALK GARDEN<br />
18 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 21 <strong>Oct</strong>- by Enid<br />
Bagnold, Tiver<strong>to</strong>n Dramatic<br />
Society, New Hall, Tiver<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
BARD HEADS<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong>- Finding the<br />
Will in association with<br />
The Everyman Theatre,<br />
Cheltenham, Cygnet Theatre,<br />
Friars Gate, Exeter, 8-10pm.<br />
Halloween!<br />
OCTOBER HALF TERM<br />
HALLOWEEN WEEK!<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 29 <strong>Oct</strong>- It's<br />
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10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
AUTUMN HALF TERM &<br />
HALLOWE'EN EVENTS<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 31 <strong>Oct</strong>- Ride the<br />
Beer Frights Ghost Train<br />
for Hallowe'en! Pecorama,<br />
Underleys, Beer, 10.00am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
HALLOWEEN AT HANNAHS<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 31 <strong>Oct</strong>- Fiendish<br />
family fun all Halloween Half<br />
Term, Hannahs at Seale-<br />
Hayne, How<strong>to</strong>n Lane, New<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Abbot, 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
FESTIVAL OF FRIGHTS<br />
22 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 31 <strong>Oct</strong>- Powderham<br />
Castle unveils its Festival<br />
of Frights this Halloween,<br />
Powderham Castle, Ken<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
Exeter, 11.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
HALLOWEEN<br />
SPOOKTACULAR<br />
27 <strong>Oct</strong>- Expect a night of<br />
frightful family festivities<br />
BBQ and Disco, Hannahs at<br />
Seale-Hayne, How<strong>to</strong>n Lane,<br />
New<strong>to</strong>n Abbot, 5.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
8.00pm.<br />
PUMPKIN WEEKEND<br />
28 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 29 <strong>Oct</strong>- Get ready<br />
for Halloween by carving<br />
your own pumpkin at our<br />
lantern making workshop,<br />
RHS Garden Rosemoor,<br />
Great Torring<strong>to</strong>n, 10.00am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 3.00pm.<br />
HOUSE OF HORRORS<br />
30 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 31 <strong>Oct</strong>- Brave<br />
Powderham Castle at night,<br />
Ken<strong>to</strong>n, Exeter, 6.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
9.30pm.<br />
CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN<br />
PARTY<br />
31 <strong>Oct</strong>- The Gateway, Fore<br />
Street, Sea<strong>to</strong>n, 6 <strong>to</strong> 8pm.<br />
The Polar Express at Sea<strong>to</strong>n Tramway<br />
FIRE AT THE CLARENCE<br />
31 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 11 Nov- A<br />
Community Play by Mark<br />
Carey, Cygnet Theatre, Friars<br />
Gate, Exeter, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
10.00pm.<br />
TREASURE ISLAND<br />
PANTOMIME<br />
03 Nov <strong>to</strong> 04 Nov- New<br />
version of Treasure Island<br />
pan<strong>to</strong>. Lots of fun and<br />
fresh characters, Prior<br />
Commitment, Public Hall,<br />
Budleigh Salter<strong>to</strong>n, 7.00pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
PERFORMANCE: BORDER<br />
TALES<br />
04 Nov- Luca Silvestrini's<br />
Protein presents Border<br />
Tales, Peninsula Arts, The<br />
House, Plymouth, 7.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 9.00pm.<br />
TWELFTH NIGHT (OR<br />
WHAT YOU WILL)<br />
15 Nov <strong>to</strong> 16 Nov- Sun &<br />
Moon Theatre are back by<br />
popular demand, Cygnet<br />
Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter,<br />
7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
BLACKBERRIES &<br />
BANDAGES<br />
<strong>17</strong> Nov- Wren Music presents,<br />
Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate,<br />
Exeter, 8.00pm <strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
THE THREE MUSKETEERS<br />
18 Nov- Baroque Theatre<br />
Company is proud <strong>to</strong> present<br />
this classic family adventure,<br />
Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate,<br />
Exeter, 2.00pm <strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
THE TWO SHILLING<br />
MURDER.<br />
24 Nov <strong>to</strong> 25 Nov-<br />
Nightshade Theatre present<br />
The Two Shilling Murder,<br />
Manor Pavilion Theatre &<br />
Arts Centre, Manor Road,<br />
Sidmouth, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.40pm.<br />
“FOLLIES” NATIONAL<br />
THEATRE STREAM<br />
30 Nov- “Follies” National<br />
Theatre broadcast, The<br />
Gateway, Fore Street, Sea<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
7.00pm <strong>to</strong> 10.30pm.<br />
THE TWELVE DAYS OF<br />
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02 <strong>Dec</strong>- Distraction Theatre<br />
Company 10th Anniversary<br />
Tour, Cygnet Theatre, Friars<br />
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10.00pm.
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What's On: <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>17</strong><br />
Halloween Festival<br />
This half term, Join the spooky fun!<br />
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10.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm. Enjoy our Halloween trail around the Court for<br />
just £1 per person and if you come in fancy dress you can collect a treat!<br />
Halloween Night on Sat 28th from 6.30pm with spooky food and activities.<br />
Pre booked tickets essential, £10 adults and £5 Children.<br />
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Friday 10 th and Saturday 11 th November, 10am-4pm<br />
Dress <strong>to</strong> distress and join us for a night<br />
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Saturday 18 November<br />
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Friday 29 September, Big Red Live<br />
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Dame Hannah Roger’s School, registered charity no. 306948. Dame Hannah Rogers Trust, a limited company registered in England and Wales with number 5512987, and registered as a charity<br />
with number 1148882, and whose registered office address at Woodland Road, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9HQ the sole trustee of Dame Hannah Roger’s School.<br />
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HANNAHS CHRISTMAS<br />
FOOD AND GIFT FAYRE<br />
10 Nov <strong>to</strong> 11 Nov- Over<br />
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the biggest show in the<br />
west! Grandstand Events,<br />
Westpoint, Exeter, 9.30am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 5.30pm.<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE<br />
FESTIVAL (DATE TBC)<br />
25 Nov- Imaginatively<br />
decorated Christmas trees<br />
will adorn the festival, St<br />
Eustachius Tavis<strong>to</strong>ck Parish<br />
Church, Plymouth Road,<br />
Tavis<strong>to</strong>ck.<br />
CULLOMPTON<br />
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL<br />
25 Nov- Festive celebration<br />
with fun for all the family,<br />
Cullomp<strong>to</strong>n Town Council,<br />
Town Hall, Cullomp<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 7.00pm.<br />
PLYMOUTH CHRISTMAS<br />
SHOW 20<strong>17</strong><br />
25 Nov- Free indoor market,<br />
food, drink, entertainment<br />
and event Santa! Diverse<br />
Events, Plymouth Guildhall,<br />
Plymouth, 10.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
4.00pm.<br />
DONKEY SANCTUARY<br />
CHRISTMAS FAIR<br />
25 Nov <strong>to</strong> 26 Nov- Kickstart<br />
your Christmas<br />
shopping at the Sanctuary's<br />
festive fair, The Donkey<br />
Sanctuary Sidmouth, Slade<br />
House Farm, Sidmouth,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
SANTA'S GROTTO AT<br />
HOUSE OF MARBLES<br />
25 Nov <strong>to</strong> 26 Nov- A<br />
Magical Grot<strong>to</strong> can be<br />
found at House of Marbles<br />
this Christmas, House of<br />
Marbles, Pottery Road,<br />
Bovey Tracey, 10.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
3.00pm.<br />
Just £6.99 per child<br />
with balloon, badge & gift<br />
Quizzes with Prizes<br />
Come & visit Santa’s Grot<strong>to</strong><br />
at<br />
It’s out of this world!<br />
10am until 3pm<br />
every weekend from 18th Nov until <strong>17</strong>th <strong>Dec</strong><br />
PLUS Mon 18th <strong>to</strong> Fri 22nd <strong>Dec</strong><br />
For more info visit: www.houseofmarbles.com or call us on 01626 835285<br />
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Michaelmas<br />
Fair<br />
Tickets available from<br />
Charity number: 1146420<br />
A chance <strong>to</strong><br />
do some early<br />
Christmas<br />
Shopping!<br />
Powderham<br />
Castle<br />
Thursday 2nd<br />
November 20<strong>17</strong><br />
10am-3pm<br />
Free verbal advice from Bearnes Hamp<strong>to</strong>n<br />
& Littlewood specialists Lucy Marles<br />
and Martin McIlroy on Jewellery,<br />
Watches, Militaria and Silver<br />
SPONSORED BY<br />
Exeter Visi<strong>to</strong>r Information and Tickets 01392 665885<br />
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aspara<br />
york street, sidmouth<br />
7TH SOUTH MOLTON<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
30 Nov <strong>to</strong> 04 <strong>Dec</strong> - All<br />
trees are provided by South<br />
Mol<strong>to</strong>n clubs/orgs/schools/<br />
churches, South Mol<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Parish Church, North Street,<br />
South Mol<strong>to</strong>n. Please call for<br />
opening times.<br />
WINTER WONDERLAND<br />
20<strong>17</strong> AT THE PANNIER<br />
MARKET<br />
01 <strong>Dec</strong>- Late night shopping<br />
in the traditional Winter<br />
Wonderland spectacular,<br />
South Mol<strong>to</strong>n Pannier Market,<br />
Broad Square, South Mol<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
CHRISTMAS LATE NIGHT<br />
SHOPPING DAY<br />
01 <strong>Dec</strong>- Late Night Shopping<br />
Day, Sidmouth Museum,<br />
Hope Cottage, Sidmouth,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 8.00pm.<br />
A CHRISTMAS CAROL<br />
01 <strong>Dec</strong>- David Mynne<br />
performs Charles Dickens'<br />
A Christmas Carol, The<br />
Beehive, Dowell Street,<br />
Honi<strong>to</strong>n, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm.<br />
COLETON AGLOW<br />
01 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 03 <strong>Dec</strong>- The<br />
house & garden are lit for<br />
an opulent 1920s Christmas<br />
party, Cole<strong>to</strong>n Fishacre,<br />
Browns<strong>to</strong>ne Road, Kingswear.<br />
CHRISTMAS FARMER'S<br />
MARKET<br />
Saturdays during <strong>Dec</strong>- All the<br />
delights of Christmas in the<br />
biggest S.W. indoor Farmer's<br />
market, The Big Sheep,<br />
Abbotsham.<br />
IVYBRIDGE CHRISTMAS<br />
FAIR<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong>- Stroll through<br />
a Winter Wonderland on<br />
the way <strong>to</strong> see Santa in<br />
his grot<strong>to</strong>, The Donkey<br />
Sanctuary Ivybridge, Filham<br />
Park, Ivybridge, 11.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
3.00pm.<br />
<strong>Devonshire</strong><br />
ASHBURTON CHRISTMAS<br />
MAKERS MARKET<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong>- Local Artists<br />
and Crafts people selling<br />
affordable, quality, handmade<br />
gifts, Ashbur<strong>to</strong>n Makers<br />
Market, St Andrews Church<br />
hall, Ashbur<strong>to</strong>n, 10.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
4.30pm.<br />
NORTH DEVON<br />
CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong>- With over 130<br />
stalls your sure <strong>to</strong> find<br />
something festive <strong>to</strong> interest<br />
you, Braun<strong>to</strong>n Parish<br />
Council, Caen Street Car<br />
Park, Braun<strong>to</strong>n, 3.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
10.00pm.<br />
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w our experienced therapists offer a wide<br />
range of treatments including:<br />
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tel: 01395 515120<br />
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Christmas<br />
SANTA'S GROTTO AT<br />
HOUSE OF MARBLES<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 03 <strong>Dec</strong>- A Magical<br />
Grot<strong>to</strong> can be found at House<br />
of Marbles this Christmas,<br />
House of Marbles, Pottery<br />
Road, Bovey Tracey, 10.00am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 3.00pm.<br />
SANTA'S MAGICAL<br />
CHRISTMAS AT CREALY<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 23 <strong>Dec</strong>- Join Santa<br />
and his elves at Crealy for<br />
a truly magical Christmas<br />
event, Crealy Adventure Park<br />
& Resort, Sidmouth Road,<br />
Exeter, 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
VISIT SANTA AT WORLD<br />
OF COUNTRY LIFE,<br />
EXMOUTH<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 23 <strong>Dec</strong>- A<br />
traditional Vic<strong>to</strong>rian<br />
Christmas experience for the<br />
whole family <strong>to</strong> enjoy! World<br />
of Country Life, Exmouth,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 3.30pm.<br />
WOOLLY'S WONDERLAND<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 31 <strong>Dec</strong>- Santa's<br />
elves will be beavering away<br />
day & night adding their very<br />
own magic, The Big Sheep,<br />
Abbotsham.<br />
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN<br />
AID OF THE R.N.L.I.<br />
03 <strong>Dec</strong>- The promenade<br />
starts down the cobbles,<br />
Clovelly, 3.00pm <strong>to</strong> 8.00pm.<br />
SANTA IN THE CAVES<br />
03 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 24 <strong>Dec</strong>- Join Santa<br />
and his friends in a magical<br />
underground adventure,<br />
Kents Cavern, Cavern House,<br />
Torquay, 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 3.00pm.<br />
EXETER COMEDY CLUB -<br />
CHRISTMAS SPECIALS<br />
07 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 08 <strong>Dec</strong>- We are<br />
celebrating 20 years of Exeter<br />
Comedy Club events at the<br />
Corn Exchange, Exeter Corn<br />
Exchange, Exeter, 8.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
11.00pm.<br />
MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS<br />
FAIR<br />
08 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 10 <strong>Dec</strong>- A<br />
most magical fair full of<br />
temptation and delights, RHS<br />
Garden Rosemoor, Great<br />
Torring<strong>to</strong>n, 10.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
4.00pm.<br />
CONCERT OF CHRISTMAS<br />
MUSIC<br />
09 <strong>Dec</strong>- Music performed<br />
by Devon and Somerset Fire<br />
and Rescue Concert Band,<br />
The Raleigh Federation, St<br />
Michael's Church, Budleigh<br />
Salter<strong>to</strong>n, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.15pm.<br />
Formally Panic design<br />
01297<br />
625241<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ckists of world famous Tilley hats,<br />
Sunday afternoon and barmah hats,<br />
Jack Murphy, Lighthouse / Target dry<br />
rainwear, Grisport walking boots and<br />
shoes, Teva sandals, darn <strong>to</strong>ugh<br />
socks, hiking poles, walking sticks<br />
plus much much more! Look forward <strong>to</strong> your visit.<br />
The Grove, Sea<strong>to</strong>n EX12 2FU<br />
(Co-op car park)<br />
<br />
<br />
“unique collections”<br />
“rare, self indulgent”<br />
“innovative designs”<br />
“luxurious wearable pieces”<br />
For more Jewellery, Online Shop<br />
and Jewellery Workshops (including<br />
‘Making Your Own Wedding Rings’) visit<br />
us at: www.vic<strong>to</strong>riasewart.com<br />
39 Southside Street, The Barbican, Plymouth 0<strong>17</strong>52 220011<br />
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Join us for Christmas fun at<br />
Rodney Moorhouse Jewellers<br />
In Paign<strong>to</strong>n<br />
26 Torquay Road, TQ3 3AB<br />
moorhousejewellers@gmail.com<br />
01803 550952<br />
Make your purchase, choose a star<br />
From our Christmas tree and<br />
reveal a discount from 10% <strong>to</strong> 20%<br />
Free gift wrapping on all purchases<br />
We look forward <strong>to</strong> seeing you all!<br />
<strong>Devonshire</strong><br />
Christmas<br />
CHRISTMAS CONCERT<br />
09 <strong>Dec</strong>- Music by Rutter,<br />
Pergolesi and Bruckner;<br />
carols for choir and audience,<br />
Shaldon Singers, St Peter's<br />
Church, Shaldon, 7.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
9.30pm.<br />
SANTA'S GROTTO AT<br />
HOUSE OF MARBLES<br />
09 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 10 <strong>Dec</strong>- A Magical<br />
Grot<strong>to</strong> can be found at House<br />
of Marbles this Christmas,<br />
House of Marbles, Pottery<br />
Road, Bovey Tracey, 10.00am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 3.00pm.<br />
CINDERELLA<br />
09 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 01 Jan- Kickline<br />
return with a s<strong>to</strong>ry full of<br />
magic for audiences of all<br />
ages, Exeter Corn Exchange,<br />
Exeter.<br />
JEANIE MOORE<br />
MVO: CHRISTMASES<br />
REMEMBERED<br />
10 <strong>Dec</strong>- Concert organiser<br />
and promoter, Jeanie Moore,<br />
presents another musical<br />
journey, Jeanie Moore MVO,<br />
The Duke of Cornwall Hotel,<br />
Plymouth, 3.00pm <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
PIANO&VIOLIN<br />
CHRISTMAS CONCERT<br />
10 <strong>Dec</strong>- Vivaldi Winter,<br />
Beethoven, Kreisler,<br />
Rachmaninov and more, Violin<br />
& Piano Duo 'Elegance',<br />
Lup<strong>to</strong>n House, Brixham,<br />
5.00pm <strong>to</strong> 7.00pm.<br />
GALLERY<br />
6 Fore Street Sea<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Open 10.30 am <strong>to</strong> 3.30 daily<br />
Closed Thursday<br />
That PERFECT Gift<br />
For generations Steiff has been renowned<br />
for <strong>to</strong>p quality collectable Bears /Animals<br />
and Child safe cuddly <strong>to</strong>ys. You will be<br />
surprised how competitive our prices are!<br />
All art from local artists. Quality cards and<br />
gifts. Silver jewellery.<br />
ʻAxmouth Harbour’ - Painting by BARRY MASON,<br />
exclusive <strong>to</strong> Gallery Usala Sea<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Contact us for more information.<br />
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Chris Wakefield, of the Coleridge Memorial Trust (CMT), Richard Coleridge, Great<br />
(x4) grandson of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Bill and Lady Pam Coleridge, and<br />
John Pilsworth, Chairman of the CMT. (PHOTO: Phyllis Baxter)<br />
Weekend with Coleridge<br />
THERE WILL BE CHIMES, rhymes and his<strong>to</strong>ric times at Ottery St. Mary<br />
on the weekend of Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd <strong>Oct</strong>ober as the <strong>to</strong>wn<br />
marks the life and works of its most famous son and Devon’s most<br />
illustrious poet and philosopher, Samuel Taylor Coleridge (STC).<br />
BEAUTIFUL / ECLECTIC / INSPIRED / UNIQUE<br />
It also marks the launch of the fundraising<br />
appeal by the Coleridge Memorial<br />
Trust <strong>to</strong> erect a statue of the great man,<br />
<strong>to</strong> stand in the churchyard where once<br />
he played.<br />
At 3.00 pm on the Friday the <strong>to</strong>wn’s<br />
beautiful St. Mary’s Church hosts<br />
poetry readings by pupils from Kings<br />
- his old school - <strong>to</strong>gether with Laurie<br />
Palmer and broadcaster Oscar Pearson<br />
in full his<strong>to</strong>ric costume.<br />
At 7.00 pm Dr. Sandra Tuppen of the<br />
British Library gives a talk on the great<br />
man and lays out some of Coleridge’s<br />
original manuscripts, and the sculp<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Nicholas Dimbleby reveals details of<br />
his STC statue.<br />
On Saturday at 9.30 am (STC’s birthday)<br />
the church hosts a Coleridge Exhibition<br />
- whilst the <strong>to</strong>wn will echo <strong>to</strong> a quarter<br />
peal of bells in his honour, sponsored<br />
by Otter Vale Probus <strong>to</strong> mark its own<br />
30th anniversary. A celebra<strong>to</strong>ry lunch<br />
rounds off the day at the Tumbling Weir<br />
hotel, arranged by the joint organisers<br />
and promoters of the weekend, the<br />
Ottery Heritage Society, where the<br />
speaker will be his<strong>to</strong>rian and writer,<br />
Dr. Todd Gray.<br />
On Sunday the exhibition continues<br />
throughout the day and there will be<br />
a guided walk around ‘The Coleridge<br />
Link’ led by Samuel Taylor Coleridge<br />
himself! (That’s this generation’s Samuel<br />
Taylor Coleridge you understand).<br />
Fuller details at www.coleridgememorial.org.uk<br />
P O P P Y N E C K L A C E<br />
Yellow Gold Plated and Silver Necklace<br />
H A N D C R A F T E D J E W E L L E R Y<br />
4 HIGH STREET . BUDLEIGH SALTERTON . DEVON EX9 6LQ<br />
Mobile 07939 057297 . www.whitfordjewellery.co.uk . whitfordjewellery@gmail.com<br />
THE ALBION CHRISTMAS<br />
BAND<br />
10 <strong>Dec</strong>- Specially formed for<br />
the festive period, an evening<br />
of traditional English Christmas<br />
music, The Beehive, Dowell<br />
Street, Honi<strong>to</strong>n, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
9.30pm.<br />
MUSIC: PLYMOUTH<br />
UNIVERSITY CAROL<br />
SERVICE<br />
12 <strong>Dec</strong>- Service of readings<br />
and carols, Peninsula Arts,<br />
Central Methodist Church,<br />
Plymouth, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm.<br />
MUSIC IN THE CASTLE -<br />
CHRISTMAS CONCERT<br />
15 <strong>Dec</strong>- Exeter Cathedral Choir<br />
- directed by Timothy Noon,<br />
Music in the Castle, The James<br />
Wyatt Music Room, Exeter,<br />
7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm.<br />
BUCKFAST ABBEY CHOIR<br />
CHRISTMAS CONCERT<br />
16 <strong>Dec</strong>- Buckfast Abbey<br />
Choir Christmas Concert with<br />
pre-concert meal available,<br />
Buckfast Abbey, Buckfast<br />
Abbey, Buckfastleigh.<br />
SANTA SPECIALS<br />
16 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 21 <strong>Dec</strong>- Santa<br />
returns <strong>to</strong> Pecorama! Pecorama,<br />
Underleys, Beer, 11.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
5.30pm.<br />
SANTA'S GROTTO AT HOUSE<br />
OF MARBLES<br />
16 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 22 <strong>Dec</strong>- A Magical<br />
Grot<strong>to</strong> can be found at House<br />
of Marbles this Christmas,<br />
House of Marbles, Pottery<br />
Road, Bovey Tracey, 10.00am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 3.00pm.<br />
FESTIVE WINTER CRAFTS<br />
<strong>17</strong> <strong>Dec</strong>- Christmas themed<br />
winter crafting for all the<br />
family. Free entry, Torbay<br />
Coast and Countryside Trust,<br />
Cocking<strong>to</strong>n Country Park,<br />
Torquay, 11.00am <strong>to</strong> 3.00pm.<br />
COLETON AGLOW<br />
20 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 24 <strong>Dec</strong>- The house<br />
and garden are lit for an<br />
opulent 1920s Christmas party,<br />
Cole<strong>to</strong>n Fishacre, Browns<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
Road, Kingswear.<br />
NOSTALGIC CINEMA: WHITE<br />
CHRISTMAS (U)<br />
22 <strong>Dec</strong>- Classic 1950’s<br />
Romantic Christmas Comedy,<br />
The Beehive, Dowell Street,<br />
Honi<strong>to</strong>n, 2.00pm <strong>to</strong> 3.30pm.<br />
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Christmas Gifts<br />
A selection of unique gifts from across Devon<br />
VICTORIA SEWART GALLERY<br />
Plymouth 0<strong>17</strong>52 220011<br />
www.vic<strong>to</strong>riasewart.com<br />
jewellery@vic<strong>to</strong>riasewart.com<br />
VIRTUAL JET CENTRE<br />
Chudleigh 01626 852119<br />
www.virtualjetcentre.co.uk<br />
admin@virtualjetcentre.co.uk<br />
BAXTERS GALLERY<br />
Dartmouth 01803 839000<br />
www.baxtersgallery.co.uk<br />
info@baxtersgallery.co.uk<br />
WHITFORD JEWELLERY<br />
Budleigh Salter<strong>to</strong>n 07939 057297<br />
www.whitfordjewellery.co.uk<br />
whitfordjewellery@googlemail.com<br />
HOUSE OF MARBLES<br />
Bovey Tracey 01626 835285<br />
www.houseofmarbles.com<br />
enquiries@houseofmarbles.com<br />
SIDMOUTH GIFTS<br />
Old Fore Street 01395 512874<br />
www.sidmouthgifts.co.uk<br />
sidmouthgifts@btinternet.com<br />
POLKADOT GALLERY<br />
Exeter 01392 276500<br />
www.polkadotgallery.com<br />
info@polkadotgallery.com<br />
CRAFTY JAY<br />
Honi<strong>to</strong>n 07724 108708<br />
www.etsy.com/shop/craftyjayuk<br />
judith@craftyjay.co.uk<br />
ANGIE’S OF BUDLEIGH<br />
Budleigh Salter<strong>to</strong>n 01395 4431<strong>17</strong><br />
www.angiesofbudleigh.co.uk<br />
info@angiesofbudleigh.co.uk<br />
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Treat someone special this Christmas!<br />
ARK POTTERY<br />
Ottery St. Mary EX11 1PY 01404 812628<br />
www.arkpottery.co.uk<br />
ark.pottery@mypos<strong>to</strong>ffice.co.uk<br />
STOCKWELL CERAMICS<br />
Saltash 01579 351035<br />
www.s<strong>to</strong>ckwellceramics.co.uk<br />
info@s<strong>to</strong>ckwellceramics.co.uk<br />
JETHRO MARLES<br />
New<strong>to</strong>n Abbot 01803 813781<br />
www.jethromarles.co.uk<br />
info@jethromarles.co.uk<br />
COAST WATERSPORTS<br />
Axminster 01297 533633<br />
www.coastwatersports.co.uk<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>merservices@coastwatersports.com<br />
CASA MAGNOLIA<br />
Chagford 01647 433905<br />
www.casamagnolia.co.uk<br />
info@casamagnolia.co.uk<br />
ERIN COX<br />
Exeter 01392 660836<br />
www.erincox.co.uk<br />
info@erincox.co.uk<br />
KATE HIGHAM<br />
Ashbur<strong>to</strong>n 01364 652155<br />
www.kate-higham.com<br />
mail@kate-higham.com<br />
GALLERY USALA<br />
Sea<strong>to</strong>n 01297 553980<br />
www.facebook.com/Galleryusala<br />
ursala@tiscali.co.uk<br />
JOHN ARBON TEXTILES<br />
Lyn<strong>to</strong>n 01598 752490<br />
www.jarbon.com<br />
info@jarbon.com<br />
POLKADOT GALLERY<br />
Exeter 01392 276500<br />
www.polkadotgallery.com<br />
info@polkadotgallery.com<br />
LEAF LEATHER<br />
Chagford 01647 432414<br />
www.leafleather.co.uk<br />
leafartisanleather@gmail.com<br />
RODNEY MOORHOUSE LTD<br />
Paign<strong>to</strong>n 01803 550952<br />
www.rodneymoorhousejewellers<strong>to</strong>rbay.co.uk<br />
moorhousejewellers@gmail.com<br />
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Nigel Jones reviews new releases from Devon based authors<br />
Viperʼs Blood by David Gilman<br />
From Devon author David Gilman, Viper’s Blood is the fourth book<br />
in his Masters of War Series, with the central figure in the s<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
being Thomas Blacks<strong>to</strong>ne. Set in the mid 1300s during the period<br />
of the Hundred Years’ War,<br />
at a time when the English<br />
Plantagenet rulers were at<br />
war with the House of Valois,<br />
the rulers of France over<br />
the succession <strong>to</strong> the French<br />
throne. Although King John<br />
of France had been captured<br />
by the English forces and had<br />
agreed <strong>to</strong> hand over much of<br />
France, his son, the Dauphin,<br />
was reluctant <strong>to</strong> cooperate.<br />
The action proceeds across<br />
France and finally centres<br />
on Paris, where the Dauphin<br />
is holed up, English forces<br />
being loath <strong>to</strong> fight their<br />
way through the streets<br />
of Paris in order <strong>to</strong> seize<br />
control, knowing that a<br />
bloodbath would ensue. This<br />
book doesn’t fail <strong>to</strong> deliver<br />
and is an entertaining and<br />
enjoyable read of the bloodthirsy, action variety.<br />
This hardback’s £18.99<br />
Secret Duties of a Signals Intercep<strong>to</strong>r<br />
by Jenny Nater<br />
East Devon author Jenny Nater was born in the United States <strong>to</strong> America<br />
parents several years after<br />
the end of the World War I.<br />
At the age of five she was<br />
sent <strong>to</strong> a boarding school,<br />
and in 1937 at the age of <strong>17</strong><br />
she was placed at school in<br />
Switzerland, run by Jewish<br />
refugee teachers who’d<br />
fled from Nazi Germany at<br />
a time of growing German<br />
National Socialism. Jenny<br />
went on <strong>to</strong> learn German<br />
and eventually served in<br />
the Special Duties service<br />
based at Dover during WWII.<br />
This was a <strong>to</strong>p-secret service<br />
where German communications<br />
were intercepted and<br />
subsequently forwarded <strong>to</strong><br />
Bletchley Park. Jenny suffered<br />
great loss when the<br />
Lieutenant she met during<br />
this time was lost off the<br />
Dover coast. Much of this s<strong>to</strong>ry is based around the letters between<br />
them and the book is very much a personal record of her secret war.<br />
A great book for WWII aficionados.<br />
ISBN 978<strong>17</strong>84974466 ISBN 9781473887121<br />
The Paradoxal Compass<br />
by Horatio Morpurgo<br />
Firstly I’d say that there’s a fair bit of rambling and general moving<br />
around in this book which is no bad thing, secondly, yes, you’d be<br />
spot on if you were wondering<br />
whether there’s some connection<br />
<strong>to</strong> the famous Michael Morpurgo,<br />
his son in fact. The books starts by<br />
discussing some of our mariners in<br />
the Age of Discovery, famous and<br />
obscure (Drake amongst them, the<br />
others less known such as Stephen<br />
Borough and John Davis). There’s<br />
much interesting information about<br />
our Tudor naviga<strong>to</strong>rs including John<br />
Dee who was the inven<strong>to</strong>r of the<br />
Paradoxal Compass. The book goes<br />
on <strong>to</strong> discuss the ‘infinite s<strong>to</strong>re’ of<br />
earth’s riches, with many interesting<br />
glimpses in<strong>to</strong> the Elizabethan<br />
world, including how whales would<br />
once have been a ‘common’ sight<br />
along the coastline (Lyme Bay) until<br />
they were fished-out (for want of a<br />
better expression). The book ends<br />
by exploring our abusive relationship with the earth. A thoroughly<br />
intreaguing read. £14.95<br />
Counterfeit! by Elizabeth Ducie<br />
Published by Chudleigh Phoenix Publications, Counterfeit!’s s<strong>to</strong>ry is<br />
based around the supply of counterfeit drugs in Africa. The mission of<br />
regula<strong>to</strong>r Suzanne Jones is <strong>to</strong> prevent the manufacture and distribution<br />
of fake medicine. Unfortunately<br />
Suzanne’s investigations in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
counterfeit trade bring her in<strong>to</strong><br />
ever closer danger, eventually<br />
becoming personal when a colleague<br />
buying a bottle of counterfeit<br />
cough syrup suffers tragic<br />
consequences. Her friend disappears,<br />
children die in Zambia<br />
and Swaziland, and she discovers<br />
that there’s an Eastern European<br />
connections. Can Suzanne s<strong>to</strong>p<br />
this trade before more people<br />
s u ff e r ?<br />
It’s a good bedtime read.<br />
Note - you can buy a signed copy<br />
directly from the publishers by<br />
phoning Elizabeth Ducie on<br />
01626 854611<br />
ISBN 97819107495<strong>17</strong> ISBN 9780956950864<br />
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Exeterʼs Royal Clarence Hotel<br />
by Darren Marsh<br />
20<strong>17</strong> was the year that one of Devon’s landmarks burnt <strong>to</strong> the ground.<br />
I’d say that many of us were extremely sad <strong>to</strong> see the coverage on<br />
local TV of Exeter’s Royal Clarence Hotel in flames. Exeter, once an<br />
architectural ‘jewel in the crown’, has suffered enough over the past<br />
century, both at the hands of the German Luftwaffe, but also as a result<br />
of insensitive redevelopment following World War II. To lose another<br />
of Exeter’s precious his<strong>to</strong>ric buildings was another major blow. Parts of<br />
the original building<br />
dated back <strong>to</strong><br />
mediaeval times<br />
and over the centuries,<br />
a beautiful<br />
hotel emerged,<br />
finally assuming<br />
the ‘Royal’ mantle<br />
in 1827, when<br />
the Duchess of<br />
Clarence stayed.<br />
Illustrious former<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>rs include<br />
Admiral Nelson,<br />
Thomas Hardy,<br />
Beatrix Potter, Gary<br />
Cooper, Clark Gable<br />
amongst others.<br />
The hotel was<br />
witness <strong>to</strong> Devon’s<br />
last duel of honour.<br />
Author Darren<br />
Marsh charts the<br />
early years right up<br />
<strong>to</strong> the present day<br />
in immense detail,<br />
having taken 3<br />
years <strong>to</strong> research and write. It’s an excellent buy for his<strong>to</strong>ry buffs or<br />
indeed anyone interested in the background <strong>to</strong> this illustrious hotel.<br />
Highly recommended!<br />
ISBN - 97809930<strong>17</strong>223<br />
The Home Design Yearbook<br />
for Devon 2018 provides<br />
home owners with a great<br />
source of reference and<br />
information for their Devon<br />
based home project.<br />
It brings <strong>to</strong>gether many<br />
of Devon’s best home-sec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
businesses in an attractive,<br />
visual format.<br />
<br />
An indispensible home project reference guide<br />
including many premier Devon based businesses<br />
<br />
BUILT SPACE<br />
INTERIOR LIVING SPACE<br />
EXTERIOR LIVING SPACE<br />
Fatherless by Phil Barber<br />
Phil Barber’s another Devon based author who apparently also<br />
coaches teenagers and adults through personal problems! This<br />
book is a memoir of Phil’s own childhood, particularly relating <strong>to</strong> his<br />
experiences of being sent <strong>to</strong> live<br />
in a distant orphanage when his<br />
father denies paternity and his<br />
traumatised and impoverished<br />
mother, living in a mill <strong>to</strong>wn in<br />
Yorkshire, decides there is no<br />
alternative when Phil is three<br />
years old. This imaginative and<br />
spirited boy understandably feels<br />
very much alone and abandoned,<br />
especially following a series of<br />
separations that occur. Although<br />
Phil’s early life was marred by<br />
this depressing, lonely background,<br />
he manages <strong>to</strong> display<br />
a dry sense of humour and a<br />
generous heart. Reading online<br />
reviews for this book, I think it’s<br />
summed up well by S.J. Haswell<br />
who stated “I was reluctant <strong>to</strong> buy<br />
and read this book as I really don’t like the whole ‘pity meʼ genre,<br />
however I was in for such a surprise and joy as the book contained<br />
great humour and wit. The poignancy of this book really moved me”.<br />
ISBN 9780992899400<br />
Published by <strong>Devonshire</strong> magazine<br />
HOME DESIGN YEARBOOK for Devon 2018<br />
by <strong>Devonshire</strong> magazine<br />
You know how it is, sourcing long-established and proficient<br />
businesses <strong>to</strong> carry out work on your home can be extremely<br />
hard going when using the internet as a source of reference.<br />
These days Google delivers just <strong>to</strong>o much information, most<br />
of which is irrelevant. Inevitably you’ll spend hours online<br />
becoming quite frustrated in your searches.<br />
The YEARBOOK is devised <strong>to</strong> bring you highly pre-filtered<br />
information on businesses engaged in the home sec<strong>to</strong>r, at a Devon<br />
level, in an attractive visual showcase format. It also contains<br />
valuable information from Industry Professionals who’ve been<br />
working within their particular sec<strong>to</strong>r for many years in Devon.<br />
Released in early 2018, it’ll be available <strong>to</strong> purchase through<br />
W.H. Smith, Waters<strong>to</strong>nes, Amazon, and also will be supplied<br />
<strong>to</strong> many outlets across Devon including estate agents and<br />
professional offices engaged in the home sec<strong>to</strong>r. Call 01395<br />
513383 <strong>to</strong> order your copy.<br />
SPECIALIST TRADES<br />
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Glimpses of Chagford<br />
by Nigel Jones<br />
1. What could be more culturally authentic than a<br />
<strong>Devonshire</strong> dairy. Milk, cheese, butter, butter milk<br />
were all important food stuffs in days gone by,<br />
capable of being produced at a hyper-local level.<br />
2. A glimpse through the churchyard <strong>to</strong> the Three<br />
Crowns in March, the trees still bare and crows<br />
nests dotting the crown.<br />
3. An interesting mediaeval frieze in the church of<br />
St Michael the Archangel, part of a an extremely<br />
ornate burial monument. The church is well<br />
worth a visit and please make sure you leave a<br />
donation <strong>to</strong> help with maintenance.<br />
4. A view out across the valley from the churchyard.<br />
It reminds one that the surrounding countryside<br />
is beautiful and worthy of discovery.<br />
5. A painted plaque in the church. There was a time<br />
when ennoblement was taken very seriously, the<br />
allusion <strong>to</strong> illustrious ancestry was embroidered<br />
upon with much heraldic symbolism. Around<br />
the late 1600 and through the <strong>17</strong>00s is where<br />
those ornate burial flags<strong>to</strong>nes in churches occur,<br />
bearing coats of arms.<br />
6. The Bishop's house, an unusual jettied porch,<br />
apparently, a fire in May 1970 ravaged through<br />
Chagford, but valiant efforts by residents helped<br />
save this unique property from destruction.<br />
7. On old cross - well, the <strong>to</strong>p bit at least. At some<br />
point in his<strong>to</strong>ry many ancient crosses were<br />
destroyed, many by puritans in the 1600s who<br />
considered these crosses <strong>to</strong> be idolatrous, many<br />
were also used as farm gate posts.<br />
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8. A view up High Street, the his<strong>to</strong>ric 13th<br />
century Three Crowns (formerly the Black<br />
Swan) dominating the scene with its impressive<br />
granite s<strong>to</strong>ne porch, the site of a Civil<br />
War incident where Sydney Godolphin, a<br />
Cornish Member of Parliament, died after<br />
being shot in the porch, receiving a musket<br />
ball through the thigh.<br />
9. Chagford Market House situated in the<br />
Square, Chagford's a Stannary Town, one<br />
of four chartered in 1305, where tin was<br />
brought down <strong>to</strong> be assayed and stamped.<br />
Lorna Doone - Mary Whiddon contains a<br />
memorial <strong>to</strong> Mary, and it's believed that her<br />
violent death is the inspiration behind the<br />
Lorna Doone novel.<br />
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Slap<strong>to</strong>n, Nr Kingsbridge<br />
Beautiful Grade II Listed Detached Georgian Village House with Exquisite Mature Garden<br />
Charming and distinguished period house offering spacious 6 bedroomed accommodation and retaining superb character features. 3 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, fine rural<br />
views, delightful landscaped garden and garage. EPC - Exempt.<br />
£595,000 Totnes 01803 863888<br />
More<strong>to</strong>nhampstead, Dartmoor National Park<br />
Smallholding Extending <strong>to</strong> Approx 5 acres, within Walking Distance of the Centre of Town<br />
Including a spacious 6 bedroom Vic<strong>to</strong>rian house with a wealth of period features, extensive gardens and grounds suited <strong>to</strong> a variety of uses; including paddocks and orchard.<br />
Range of outbuildings for working, stabling, animal housing and s<strong>to</strong>rage. Fine views over the surrounding countryside. EPC - E.<br />
£695,000 Chagford 01647 432277<br />
New<strong>to</strong>n Abbot 01626 353881<br />
Totnes 01803 863888<br />
Ashbur<strong>to</strong>n Fine Art 01364 6530<strong>17</strong><br />
Chagford 01647 432277<br />
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1. Traditional hardware shop, James<br />
Bowden & Sons has been in the Smith<br />
family for over a 100 years on this very site.<br />
2. Traditional fruit and veg shop. The octagonal<br />
building in the centre is the<br />
Grade II-listed Pepperpot Market House.<br />
3. The granite lined stream running past<br />
picturesque cottages in Chagford.<br />
4. The Three Hares Gallery and Blacks<br />
Delicatessen are situated right in the<br />
heart of Chagford and overlook the<br />
<strong>to</strong>wn centre.<br />
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artisan 68 The Square Chagford, Tel: 01647 432414<br />
artisan 68 The Chagford, Tel: 01647 432414<br />
artisan 68 The Square Chagford, Tel: 01647 432414<br />
An extensive range of hand made Dartmoor pottery, wood<br />
An extensive range of hand turning, made forged Dartmoor iron, felt, pottery, paintings wood jewellery and our own leather<br />
turning, forged iron, felt, studio paintings offering jewellery unique and artisan our own made leather wares and a warm welcome<br />
studio offering unique artisan made wares and a warm welcome<br />
An extensive range of hand made Dartmoor pottery, wood<br />
turning, forged iron, felt, paintings jewellery and our own leather<br />
studio offering unique artisan made wares and a warm welcome<br />
Exciting New Collections<br />
for Autumn/Winter <strong>17</strong><br />
Oska<br />
Yacco Maricard<br />
Wyse & Co (Cashmere)<br />
French Connection<br />
Querns<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
Warm & Co (Cashmere)<br />
Ginger Toby<br />
Mcverdi<br />
Lily & Me<br />
Postcard<br />
Robell<br />
Lofina Boots<br />
Plus a great selection<br />
of accessories!<br />
artisan artisan 68 68<br />
The<br />
The Square<br />
Square Chagford,<br />
Chagford, Tel:<br />
Tel: 01647<br />
01647 432414<br />
432414<br />
IT’S ALL ON OUR WEBSITE<br />
www.casamagnolia.co.uk<br />
An extensive range of of hand made Dartmoor pottery, wood<br />
An extensive range of hand made Dartmoor pottery, wood<br />
turning, forged iron, felt, paintings jewellery and our own leather<br />
turning, forged iron, felt, paintings jewellery and our own leather<br />
studio offering unique artisan made wares and a warm welcome<br />
studio offering unique artisan made wares and a warm welcome<br />
38 The Square, Chagford, TQ13 8AB<br />
01647 433905<br />
info@casamagnolia.co.uk<br />
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FASHION & BEAUTY<br />
Get ready <strong>to</strong><br />
sparkle!<br />
This season is all about sparkle,<br />
sequins and embellished party<br />
outfits. Cosy knits are core<br />
wardrobe staples and red is the<br />
key colour this season. Visit your<br />
local retailer for the latest styles<br />
and trends for winter 20<strong>17</strong>.<br />
Just White : selected lines available from<br />
Chapter, Sidmouth and Angie's in BudleighSalter<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Great shoe shopping<br />
in Sidmouth<br />
Just back from the Esplanade in Fore Street<br />
WHITE & SON SHOES<br />
@ SIDMOUTH<br />
01395 516618<br />
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FASHION & BEAUTY<br />
Chapter<br />
Autumn/ Winter collection<br />
Lebek ◆ Olivier Philips<br />
Pause Café ◆ Marie Mero<br />
Viccio ◆ FDJ ◆ Monari<br />
Brax ◆ Just White ◆ Adini<br />
Pomodoro ◆ Part Two<br />
www.chapterclothing.co.uk<br />
for a relaxed & enjoyable shopping experience<br />
Tel: 01395 579181<br />
email: info@chapterclothing.co.uk<br />
Chapter ◆ Church Street ◆ Sidmouth ◆ Devon ◆ EX10 8lZ<br />
Michele<br />
Just White<br />
Monari<br />
Passioni<br />
Olivier Phillips<br />
Orientique<br />
Capri<br />
Anna Montana stretch<br />
Lucia<br />
Le Comte<br />
Taifun<br />
Irelands Eye<br />
Shoes/boots:<br />
Riva<br />
Capollini<br />
Van Dal<br />
Haflinger<br />
Christmas Shopping Morning<br />
Date: 22 Nov Time: 10am-2pm<br />
Bareminerals makeover • Environ demo<br />
ESPA taster treatments • Discounts on the day<br />
Free samples • Prize Draw<br />
NEW <strong>to</strong> Seabrease<br />
Introducing Sam Walsh<br />
who will be having a<br />
monthly clinic offering<br />
anti wrinkle injections.<br />
01395 4431<strong>17</strong><br />
12 High Street,<br />
Budleigh Salter<strong>to</strong>n<br />
EX9 6LQ<br />
WWW.SEABREASE.CO.UK<br />
01395 5789<strong>17</strong> SEABREASE@BTCONNECT.COM<br />
PROSPECT PLACE, SIDMOUTH, EX10 8AS<br />
www.angiesofbudleigh.co.uk info@angiesofbudleigh.co.uk<br />
Open Mon <strong>to</strong> Sat 10am - 4pm<br />
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FASHION & BEAUTY<br />
LUXURY SPA BLISS<br />
IN DEVON<br />
sidmouth-harbour-hotel.co.uk<br />
HARSPA REVIEW<br />
<strong>Devonshire</strong> magazine visits the stunning Sidmouth Harbour<br />
Hotel <strong>to</strong> sample their luxurious Spa offering<br />
The HarSpa at Sidmouth Harbour Hotel is a<br />
luxurious retreat set amongst the jewel of<br />
the South East Devon coast. The luxury spa is<br />
home <strong>to</strong> five treatment rooms, a well equipped<br />
fitness suite, indoor pool, hydrotherapy pool,<br />
sauna and steam room.<br />
On arrival, we were provided with a <strong>to</strong>wel,<br />
robe and slippers which was a great <strong>to</strong>uch<br />
and the staff are very welcoming. The spa<br />
facilities are excellent and I particularly liked<br />
the warm hydrotherapy pool, although, once<br />
you get in, you won’t want <strong>to</strong> get out! It’s the<br />
perfect place <strong>to</strong> unwind and relax before going<br />
for a treatment.<br />
The spa menu offers a wide variety of luxury<br />
packages as well as everyday beauty treatments<br />
including manicures and pedicures. The ESPA<br />
Aromatherapy massage is a great choice and<br />
uses aromatherapy oils <strong>to</strong> help reduce stress<br />
and tension.<br />
During the consultation, the therapist tailored<br />
the treatment and focused on areas of tension.<br />
I really liked the fact that you are able <strong>to</strong> choose<br />
the oil during the consultation which is great<br />
if you have sensitive skin. The massage left me<br />
feeling truly pampered and fully rejuvenated.<br />
Of course, the full spa experience wouldn’t be<br />
complete without a spot of lunch afterwards.<br />
The bar and dining area is extremely spacious<br />
with floor <strong>to</strong> ceiling glass and stunning<br />
panoramic coastal views. The food and service<br />
in the Upper <strong>Dec</strong>k restaurant is excellent and<br />
the staff are friendly and attentive.<br />
If you’re looking for a relaxing spa experience,<br />
The HarSpa at the Sidmouth Harbour Hotel<br />
is a great choice and will leave you feeling<br />
pampered from head <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>e!<br />
Hannah Trim<br />
The glorious Upper <strong>Dec</strong>k Restaurant<br />
Beautiful coastal views, some<br />
of the best in Sidmouth<br />
The gym is particularly well-equipped<br />
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FASHION HEALTH & & BEAUTY<br />
<br />
<br />
01395 444432<br />
www.ashburydentalcare.co.uk<br />
Take the first step <strong>to</strong><br />
improving your oral<br />
health.<br />
Do you have:<br />
Bleeding Gums?<br />
A build up of plaque and tartar?<br />
Stained teeth?<br />
Bad Breath?<br />
Loose teeth?<br />
Then book a HALF PRICE dental<br />
hygiene appointment <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
Simply visit:<br />
www.ashburydentalcare.co.uk/firststep<br />
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<br />
Experience how different a visit <strong>to</strong> the dentist can be<br />
At Ashbury Dental Care, we offer the complete range of dental<br />
care, with a growing in house referral team, on site labora<strong>to</strong>ry and<br />
a practice purpose built with your comfort and relaxation in mind.<br />
It’s service <strong>to</strong> make you smile.<br />
A team of experts for complete care<br />
With dental care advancing every day, the need for a team approach<br />
is becoming ever more important. At Ashbury Dental Care we are<br />
proud <strong>to</strong> have recruited some of the leading experts in their fields<br />
<strong>to</strong> allow us <strong>to</strong> provide outstanding care <strong>to</strong> our patients.<br />
Leading the team<br />
The team at Ashbury Dental Care is led by<br />
Dr Maurice Sims, a dentist with a passion for<br />
dentistry, and an eye for detail, which led him<br />
<strong>to</strong> create Ashbury Dental Care.<br />
Today he is supported by a growing team<br />
of experts including two dental hygienists a<br />
dental therapist and a dentist whose practice<br />
is limited <strong>to</strong> dealing with gum problems.<br />
Our Oral Health - Gateway To General Health<br />
Our oral hygiene is not only important <strong>to</strong> prevent pain, <strong>to</strong>oth decay,<br />
gums disease, bad breath and stained teeth. But research is now<br />
showing that poor oral hygiene can be linked <strong>to</strong> conditions such as<br />
Heart Disease, Stroke, Type II Diabetes, Rheuma<strong>to</strong>id Arthritis, and<br />
low pre-term birth weight. Visit our website <strong>to</strong> find out more and<br />
how you can improve your oral health:<br />
www.ashburydentalcare.co.uk/myoralhealth<br />
Here <strong>to</strong> help you<br />
Our dental hygiene team are here <strong>to</strong> help you with everything <strong>to</strong> do<br />
with your gums, <strong>to</strong> improve your smile, reduce your risk of problems<br />
and <strong>to</strong> show you how you can maintain a healthy mouth yourself.<br />
Don’t be embarrassed, book and appointment <strong>to</strong>day.<br />
My team and I look forward <strong>to</strong> welcoming you <strong>to</strong> our practice, whether<br />
for regular care, a one off hygiene appointment or a specific problem.<br />
Dr Maurice Sims<br />
BDS (U.Bham) BSc. (Hons) (U.Wales)<br />
Dental Surgeon - GDC No. 85555<br />
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<strong>Devonshire</strong>’s intrepid adventure junkie<br />
brings you her latest trip!<br />
The Paddle <strong>to</strong> Smugglers Cove...<br />
Sadly, yes winter is not far around<br />
the corner, but instead of getting<br />
bogged down by the thought of<br />
shorter days and colder temperatures,<br />
surely there are still some<br />
ways in which we can get outside,<br />
be adventurous and just have fun?<br />
Of course there is! Whatever activities<br />
tickle your fancy, whether<br />
it’s Walking, Scuba Diving or<br />
something in between, stick on<br />
some extra layers and get outside!<br />
Emma’s<br />
Outdoor<br />
Adventures<br />
by Emma Moore<br />
We wanted <strong>to</strong> enter the water in<br />
the harbour so we could practise<br />
our manoeuvres and test<br />
our strength in the water before<br />
heading out in<strong>to</strong> the unruly ocean<br />
through the flowing mouth of the<br />
Estuary. Here I made my first<br />
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but think. Now fully in the water<br />
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Despite our false start we were<br />
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In the bay off Teignmouth getting used <strong>to</strong> the new kayak. The currents<br />
are quite strong when the tide’s ripping through the estuary channel<br />
This time of year the sea temperature<br />
is almost at its best for us<br />
here in Devon ‒ With this in mind,<br />
I thought it was only right <strong>to</strong> get<br />
out in the sea on my kayak, in<br />
search of some awesome waves.<br />
After checking the tide times we<br />
headed <strong>to</strong> Teignmouth early on<br />
a Saturday morning, with hopes<br />
<strong>to</strong> paddle around for a couple of<br />
hours exploring our surroundings...<br />
and after a bit of a rocky<br />
start, that was exactly what we<br />
did. This was the first time we had<br />
ventured out in<strong>to</strong> the sea since<br />
recently purchasing some new<br />
kayaks and wow was it great fun!<br />
The access <strong>to</strong> the Sea in Teignmouth<br />
made it a great place for<br />
us <strong>to</strong> start and when we arrived<br />
the sun was beaming down and<br />
the sea was glistening and calm,<br />
enticing us in.<br />
it was apparent just how strong<br />
the current was as the tide continued<br />
<strong>to</strong> flow, I was stuck in my<br />
buoyant wetsuit with my 13”ft<br />
kayak both persistent in wanting<br />
<strong>to</strong> be dragged in<strong>to</strong> the relentless<br />
flow of the water.<br />
We were both clearly still learning<br />
the ropes with what not <strong>to</strong> do<br />
when kayaking in the sea and<br />
it turns out another good one<br />
in what NOT <strong>to</strong> do whilst kayaking<br />
in the sea was paddling <strong>to</strong>o<br />
aggressively when setting off,<br />
as this resulted in me capsizing<br />
a second time! But rather than<br />
giving up there, I got back on with<br />
my ‘third time lucky’ attempt and<br />
success, we were off.<br />
Once we were both happy and<br />
feeling confident in our kayaks<br />
we decided <strong>to</strong> catch the tide out<br />
and headed for Ness Cove just<br />
around the headland <strong>to</strong> our right.<br />
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Great Night Out<br />
Enjoy FOOD and LIVE MUSIC at your local venue<br />
LIVE MUSIC<br />
TUCKERS JAZZ CLUB<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong>- Trichord Up-tempo Trio featuring<br />
James & Hilda Clemas and Ed Jacobs, The<br />
Tucker’s Jazz Club, Axminster, 8.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
10.00pm.<br />
PETE ALLEN & ROGER MARKS ELITE<br />
JAZZMEN<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong>- Jazz music at it’s finest, The<br />
Gateway, Sea<strong>to</strong>n, 8.00pm <strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON<br />
22 <strong>Oct</strong>- Featuring the Pete Allen Jazz Band,<br />
Kennaway House, Sidmouth, 3.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
5.30pm.<br />
BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS<br />
22 <strong>Oct</strong>- Enjoy this tribute band on its Silver<br />
Anniversary Tour...Buddy Brilliant! Marine<br />
Theatre, Lyme Regis, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm.<br />
MONEY FOR NOTHING - DIRE STRAITS<br />
LEGACY<br />
22 <strong>Oct</strong>- Money for Nothing is a tribute<br />
<strong>to</strong> one of the world’s premier rock bands,<br />
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
9.30pm.<br />
Pan-Roasted Brill , Scall ops, Crab<br />
and Mussels from Five Bell s<br />
THE<br />
COTTAGE<br />
HOTEL<br />
THE<br />
COTTAGE<br />
HOTEL<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
RED SKY<br />
28 <strong>Oct</strong>- The Black THE Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am. COTTAGE<br />
THE<br />
THE<br />
COTTAGE HOTEL COTTAGE<br />
ROACHFORD && BAND RESTAURANT<br />
HOTEL HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON HOTEL<br />
28 <strong>Oct</strong>- Singer-songwriter with huge<br />
&<br />
hits<br />
RESTAURANT<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
with Cuddly <strong>to</strong>y & Family man, The Gateway,<br />
Sea<strong>to</strong>n, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 11.00pm.<br />
THE<br />
COTTAGE HOTEL<br />
THE<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
COTTAGE HOTEL<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
HALLOWEEN PARTY<br />
29 <strong>Oct</strong>- We Are Uncollective & Lucy Faith<br />
Watts Present: A Halloween indie party,<br />
We Are Uncollective, Plymouth, 8.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
11.00pm.<br />
BRIDGE JAZZ CLUB<br />
01 Nov- Pete Canter & Friends<br />
Jam Session £6 or £4 jammers, Pete Canter,<br />
Exeter, 8.30pm <strong>to</strong> 11.00pm.<br />
MUNJENTA CAFE<br />
01 Nov- Charlie Hearnshaw’s Munjenta<br />
Café Latin Jazz Quintet, SpeakeasyTorquay,<br />
Torquay, 8.30pm <strong>to</strong> 11.00pm.<br />
PSYCHEDELIC NIGHT<br />
02 Nov- A Night of Psychedelia at Exeter<br />
Cavern, Featuring Headliners Syd Arthur, We<br />
THE Are Uncollective, Exeter, 8.00pm <strong>to</strong> 11.00pm.<br />
COTTAGE<br />
HOTEL ROADHOGS<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
THE<br />
COTTAGE HOTEL<br />
03 Nov- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
STONEFOX<br />
04 Nov- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
Make a night of it!<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
Gilad Atzmon at Teignmouth Jazz Festival<br />
PUNK NIGHT<br />
05 Nov- Punk Night with Attila The<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ckbroker, TV Smith plus Local Support,<br />
We Are Uncollective, Plymouth, 7.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
11.00pm.<br />
OPEN ACCESS FOLK BAND<br />
06 Nov- An open access folk band lead by<br />
a professional musician - David Faulkner,<br />
Wren Music, Broadclyst, 7.00pm <strong>to</strong> 9.00pm.<br />
KINGSBRIDGE JAZZ CLUB AT AVETON<br />
GIFFORD<br />
07 Nov- The Pedigree Jazz Band presents<br />
for you an evening wonderland of Trad<br />
Jazz, Kingsbridge Jazz Club, Ave<strong>to</strong>n Gifford,<br />
6.30pm <strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
THE BLUES BAND<br />
09 Nov- Tickets £20.50 and £22.50, Exmouth<br />
Pavilion, Exmouth, 8.00pm.<br />
BAV’S KARAOKE<br />
10 Nov- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
SKY LIZARD<br />
11 Nov- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
Book a dining table at the venues below<br />
BIG BAND REMEMBRANCE CONCERT<br />
11 Nov- War-time classics in a unique<br />
concert over Remembrance weekend, Jazz<br />
Jurassica, Lyme Regis, 8.00pm <strong>to</strong> 10.30pm.<br />
METEOROLOGICAL JAZZ<br />
11 Nov- South Devon Singers ‘do’ their<br />
annual jazz thing! South Devon Singers,<br />
Teignmouth, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.45pm.<br />
JUST MISBEHAVIN’<br />
12 Nov- Swing jazz <strong>to</strong> finish your weekend<br />
in style, Just Misbehavin’, Exmouth, 6.00pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 8.30pm.<br />
CONCERT BY POPULAR FOLK BAND<br />
CROWS<br />
12 Nov- Return of popular 80s folk band.<br />
Four strong voices and expert musicianship,<br />
Lymps<strong>to</strong>ne Entertainments, Lymps<strong>to</strong>ne,<br />
2.30pm <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
GREG ABATE WITH THE MATT CARTER<br />
TRIO<br />
12 Nov- Great American sax. & flute player<br />
with superb young pianist & his Trio,<br />
Plymouth Jazz Club, Plymouth, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
10.30pm.<br />
OPEN ACCESS FOLK BAND<br />
13 Nov- An open access folk band lead by<br />
a professional musician - David Faulkner,<br />
Wren Music, Broadclyst, 7.00pm <strong>to</strong> 9.00pm.<br />
LATE SHIFT<br />
<strong>17</strong> Nov- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
TEIGNMOUTH JAZZ AND BLUES<br />
FESTIVAL<br />
<strong>17</strong> Nov <strong>to</strong> 19 Nov- One of the most<br />
established Festivals in the UK for jazz and<br />
blues, Teignmouth Jazz and Blues Club,<br />
Teignmouth, 4.00pm <strong>to</strong> 11.00pm.<br />
ROLLIN’ STONED<br />
18 Nov- Rolling S<strong>to</strong>nes tribute, The Gateway,<br />
Sea<strong>to</strong>n, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 11.00pm.<br />
ROCK THE NIGHT<br />
18 Nov- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
Dining Offers<br />
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£6.40 | per person | all day, every day<br />
Festive 3-Course Bar Lunch<br />
£18.55 | per person | Mon-Sat | 12-2pm<br />
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£19.50 | per person | Sun | 12.30-1.30pm<br />
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DINING OFFERS<br />
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DINING OFFERS<br />
Curry Night Wednesdays<br />
£11 | per person | Wed | 6:30-9:00pm<br />
Pie and Pudding Thursdays<br />
£12 | per person | Thu | 6:30-9:00pm<br />
Sunday Lunch<br />
£12 | per person | Sun | 12:00-2:00pm<br />
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£12 | per person | Sun | 6:30-9:00pm<br />
DINING OFFERS<br />
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Live Music<br />
Thursday 19th November<br />
OYSTERBAND<br />
Exeter Corn Exchange<br />
Sunday <strong>17</strong>th <strong>Dec</strong>ember<br />
THE PEDIGREE JAZZ BAND<br />
Plymouth Jazz Club<br />
Sunday 5th November<br />
ATTILA THE<br />
STOCKBROKER<br />
Underground, Plymouth<br />
OYSTERBAND - 40TH CELEBRATION<br />
SPECIAL<br />
19 Nov- Join Oysterband <strong>to</strong> celebrate<br />
the four decades of their remarkable<br />
musicianship, Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter,<br />
7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
THE JOHN SHILLITO BAND<br />
19 Nov- Traditional jazz from one of Devon’s<br />
finest bands, Plymouth Jazz Club, Plymouth,<br />
7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 10.30pm.<br />
STEELEYE SPAN<br />
22 Nov- Steeleye Span are <strong>to</strong>uring with a<br />
new live show, Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter,<br />
8.00pm <strong>to</strong> 10.30pm.<br />
ROCKFELLA<br />
24 Nov- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
MOTOWN & PHILADELPHIA ON TOUR<br />
25 Nov- A full evening show delivers<br />
memoires of a twin era of music, Exeter<br />
Corn Exchange, Exeter, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 9.30pm.<br />
WHITE SPIRIT<br />
25 Nov- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON<br />
26 Nov- Featuring the Pete Allen Jazz Band,<br />
Kennaway House, Sidmouth, 3.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
5.30pm.<br />
EXETER RAILWAY BAND<br />
26 Nov- Seasonal tunes, South Devon<br />
Singers, Teignmouth, 3.00pm <strong>to</strong> 4.45pm.<br />
PETE CANTER TRIO<br />
27 Nov- Superb dinner jazz, Pete Canter,<br />
Shaldon, 8.00pm <strong>to</strong> 10.30pm.<br />
OPEN ACCESS FOLK BAND<br />
27 Nov- An open access folk band lead by<br />
a professional musician - David Faulkner,<br />
Wren Music, Broadclyst, 7.00pm <strong>to</strong> 9.00pm.<br />
The<br />
Salty Monk<br />
Sidford, Sidmouth<br />
DINING OFFERS<br />
Afternoon Tea & Cream Tea<br />
per person | Daily | 3pm <strong>to</strong> 5pm<br />
Xmas Parties<br />
12 <strong>to</strong> 35 people | Tues-Sat | Call <strong>to</strong> book<br />
New Years Eve Dinner: 7 Courses,<br />
cocktail on arrival and champagne <strong>to</strong><br />
welcome the New Year<br />
Booking essential<br />
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SUNSPLASH QUARTET<br />
29 Nov- Philip Clouts’ Sunsplash Quartet<br />
play music from the <strong>to</strong>wnships of South<br />
Africa, SpeakeasyTorquay, Torquay, 8.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 11.00pm.<br />
THE CRAVING<br />
01 <strong>Dec</strong>- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
RIVIERA DOGS<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong>- 80’s 90’s covers band, The Gateway,<br />
Sea<strong>to</strong>n, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 11.00pm.<br />
PERFECT STRANGERS<br />
02 <strong>Dec</strong>- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
Just quote '<strong>Devonshire</strong>' for all dining offers<br />
DINING OFFERS<br />
Traditional 2 Course Sunday Roast<br />
£11 | per person | Sun | from 12 noon<br />
Afternoon Cream Teas<br />
£3.95 | per person | daily<br />
Lunches and Light Bites<br />
from £6.95 | daily<br />
Evening Bar and Restaurant Dinners<br />
from £11.95 | daily<br />
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FABIO LEPORE JAZZ QUINTET<br />
03 <strong>Dec</strong>- Currently one of the most<br />
interesting of Italian jazz singers,<br />
SpeakeasyTorquay, Torquay, 8.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
11.00pm.<br />
Jolly<br />
Jacks<br />
waterfront bar bistro<br />
DINING OFFERS<br />
Pie Kick & Pud Evenings Back & Relax<br />
£13.50 | per person | Mon |From 5pm<br />
Christmas Jazz with lunch<br />
Sun <strong>17</strong>th <strong>Dec</strong> | From 1.30pm<br />
‘Simply Stylish’ New Years Eve Party<br />
5 course meal & drink on arrival| £75<br />
Spectacular menu and entertainment -<br />
booking is essential.<br />
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SLIDE BY SLIDE<br />
03 <strong>Dec</strong>- Two trombones in harmony plus a<br />
fine rhythm section play Mainstream Jazz,<br />
Plymouth Jazz Club, Plymouth, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong><br />
10.30pm.<br />
BRIDGE JAZZ CLUB<br />
06 <strong>Dec</strong>- Pete Canter & Friends<br />
Jam Session £6 or £4 jammers, Pete Canter,<br />
Exeter, 8.30pm <strong>to</strong> 11.00pm.<br />
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Food, Company<br />
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BUDDY HOLLYS WINTER DANCE PARTY<br />
07 <strong>Dec</strong>- Tickets are £<strong>17</strong>.50 and £18.50,<br />
Exmouth Pavilion, Exmouth, 7.30pm.<br />
THE MAGIC BADGERS<br />
08 <strong>Dec</strong>- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN - GARY MULLEN<br />
& THE WORKS<br />
09 <strong>Dec</strong>- Tickets are £21.50, Exmouth<br />
Pavilion, Exmouth, 8.00pm.<br />
FLISS GORST QUARTET<br />
09 <strong>Dec</strong>- Swinging jazz standards with<br />
bags of sax appeal with Lauren Bush on<br />
vocals, Jazz Jurassica, Lyme Regis, 7.00pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 10.00pm.<br />
LAST EXIT<br />
09 <strong>Dec</strong>- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
CHRISTMAS DISCO & SOUL EXPLOSION<br />
09 <strong>Dec</strong>- Christmas Disco & Soul Explosion<br />
with Chris Dinnis, Exeter Corn Exchange,<br />
Exeter, 8.00pm <strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
RED SKY<br />
15 <strong>Dec</strong>- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
USUAL SUSPECTS<br />
16 <strong>Dec</strong>- The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> 12.00am.<br />
JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON<br />
<strong>17</strong> <strong>Dec</strong>- Featuring the Pete Allen Jazz Band,<br />
Kennaway House, Sidmouth, 3.00pm <strong>to</strong><br />
5.30pm.<br />
Chocolate ganache with Tonka beans,<br />
white chocolate and hazlenut butter<br />
biscuit, tiramisu ice-cream from<br />
The Jubilee Inn<br />
CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH THE<br />
PEDIGREE JAZZ BAND<br />
<strong>17</strong> <strong>Dec</strong>- Playing traditional jazz at Plymouth<br />
Jazz Club’s Party, Plymouth Jazz Club,<br />
Plymouth, 7.30pm <strong>to</strong> 10.30pm.<br />
THE ZOOTS ‘SOUNDS OF THE 60’S &<br />
70’S’<br />
31 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 01 Jan- The Zoots ‘Sounds of The<br />
60’s & 70’s’ New Year Party, The Gateway,<br />
Sea<strong>to</strong>n, 8.00pm <strong>to</strong> 1.30am.<br />
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situated near the traditional market<br />
<strong>to</strong>wn of South Mol<strong>to</strong>n. It’s a place<br />
that had flagged up for the quality of<br />
food, situated some 9 miles directly<br />
east of the <strong>to</strong>wn. Upon entering the<br />
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then a great position <strong>to</strong> base yourself.<br />
Of course, there’s nothing more<br />
enjoyable than exploring rich<br />
<strong>Devonshire</strong> countryside in which<br />
I include the villages and churches,<br />
great places <strong>to</strong> spend time knocking<br />
about, it reminds you just how much<br />
of it there is <strong>to</strong> enjoy and it can be a<br />
<strong>to</strong>nic <strong>to</strong> the coastline, which is often<br />
characterful dining room<br />
goats cheese with fig and honey<br />
inside a parcel, was just lovely, as<br />
was the Gascon salad with crispy<br />
duck, liver and quail’s eggs. For<br />
mains, the aged fillet of local piece<br />
was chosen, a superb piece of beef<br />
with accompanying vegetables, all<br />
beautifully cooked, a particular treat<br />
being the new pota<strong>to</strong>es sautéed<br />
with goose fat. Also John Dory with<br />
truffled gnocchi, the fish being<br />
expertly cooked, another great dish.<br />
cream - a <strong>to</strong>ur-de-force in pudding<br />
craft I’d say! Finally, not forgetting<br />
the full English, the best I’ve had in<br />
many a year. To finish, the bedroom<br />
was comfortable and well equipped<br />
and the staff helpful and friendly -<br />
particular credit goes <strong>to</strong> the chef/<br />
owner Sam who is most obviously<br />
passionate about food, and possesses<br />
a fine palate.<br />
Edi<strong>to</strong>r<br />
swish shower room<br />
Fine<br />
Dining<br />
g o l d awa r d<br />
John Dory<br />
Gascon salad and cripsy duck<br />
Fillet of aged local beef<br />
Vulscombe goats cheese<br />
length of the building with a wood<br />
burning s<strong>to</strong>ve situated right in the<br />
centre, and comfy seating scattered<br />
about. Definitely a place <strong>to</strong> unwind<br />
and enjoy a drink at the end of the<br />
day. The Jubilee is very much in deep<br />
North Devon countryside and close<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Exmoor National Park, about<br />
3 miles directly north, so if you’re<br />
a walker or cyclist planning <strong>to</strong> get<br />
in<strong>to</strong> peaceful, unspoilt countryside,<br />
extremely busy, particularly in the<br />
warmer months. Getting back <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Jubilee, the evening was started with<br />
wine by the glass, the Cuvée Louis<br />
Vincent Rouge, Duboef, a smooth<br />
French, easy drinking red which<br />
proved a good indica<strong>to</strong>r as <strong>to</strong> what<br />
was <strong>to</strong> follow, being a really superb<br />
drinking wine priced at an affordable<br />
£6.25 for a large glass.<br />
Starters were delicious, Vulscombe<br />
And finally on<strong>to</strong> pudding, Lost<br />
Madeira cake with poached pear<br />
(in honey mead), with walnut praline<br />
and Chantilly cream. The other<br />
pudding being Chocolate ganache<br />
with Tonka beans, white chocolate<br />
and hazelnut butter biscuit with<br />
tiramisu ice cream. What great<br />
puddings, the Chocolate ganache<br />
being deep, subtle and thankfully<br />
not sickly sweet. Likewise the ice<br />
Chocolate ganache with Tonka beans<br />
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GOLF CLUB AND RESTA URANT<br />
Great Devon eateries<br />
The<br />
Salty Monk<br />
restaurant with rooms<br />
Food & Dining Pho<strong>to</strong>graphy<br />
It's no good just producing great<br />
food, you need <strong>to</strong> shout about it<br />
with rich imagery <strong>to</strong> show the public<br />
what your kitchen can deliver.<br />
We specialise in pho<strong>to</strong>graphy and<br />
can provide a highly affordable<br />
professional service <strong>to</strong> businesses<br />
wishing <strong>to</strong> upgrade their website,<br />
social media and print imagery.<br />
Contact DEVONSHIRE magazine<br />
Ask for Nigel Jones on: 01395 513383<br />
Come for Dinner stay for Breakfast<br />
Dinner Tues <strong>to</strong> Sat<br />
Coffees & Afternoon Teas Daily<br />
Christmas Party Menus<br />
Dinner *Lunch *Grazing Buffet*<br />
Festive Afternoon Tea<br />
New Years Eve 7 course Gala Dinner<br />
01395 513<strong>17</strong>4 www.saltymonk.co.uk<br />
e: info@saltymonk.com<br />
Church Street Sidford Sidmouth EX10 9QP<br />
Christmas Lunch and Evening Parties<br />
Christmas Lunch and Evening Parties<br />
In The In The Oak Oak Room<br />
Restaurant at<br />
Restaurant at<br />
From 25th November <strong>to</strong> 23rd <strong>Dec</strong>ember<br />
3-course meal in our Oak Room Restaurant.<br />
Evening parties include entertainment<br />
(live jazz on Wednesday 13th and 20th <strong>Dec</strong>,<br />
disco other nights).<br />
01803 815000<br />
www.dain<strong>to</strong>nparkgolf.co.uk<br />
Ipplepen, New<strong>to</strong>n Abbot, TQ12 5TN<br />
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Visits:<br />
The Five Bells Inn<br />
Clyst Hydon, East Devon<br />
Five Bells Inn<br />
at Clyst Hydon<br />
Fine<br />
Dining<br />
g ol d awa r d<br />
menu sampled<br />
Starters<br />
Grilled Capricorn Goats<br />
Cheese Salad, beetroot<br />
purée and horseradish<br />
Wye Valley Asparagus, poached<br />
duck egg and hollandaise<br />
Mains<br />
Pan-Roasted Brill, scallops,<br />
crab and mussels, fennel,<br />
saffron & basil<br />
Dartmoor Lamb Haunch,<br />
broad beans, mushroom,<br />
almond and mint<br />
Pudding<br />
Custard Tart, local<br />
strawberries, elderflower<br />
and strawberry sorbet<br />
Chocolate & Garden Mint, mint<br />
ripple ice cream, chocolate<br />
mousse, yoghurt & mint sorbet<br />
Drinks<br />
Monbazilliac, Chateau Vari<br />
Delicious homemade bread selection<br />
Grilled Capricorn Goats Cheese Salad, beetroot purée and horseradish<br />
Culinary magic<br />
We visited the Five Bells in August<br />
on one of those lovely summer<br />
evenings where you could enjoy a<br />
drink in the garden before retiring<br />
indoors <strong>to</strong> eat. It’s situated in<br />
sleepy Clyst Hydon and you are<br />
very grateful for the satnav here<br />
as it’s a little off the beaten track.<br />
The garden’s lovely, with fields<br />
and trees all around.<br />
Devon has many fine eateries<br />
that’s certain, the standard of food<br />
delivered <strong>to</strong> the table these days<br />
can be impressive, although there<br />
are still many pubs/inns aspiring<br />
<strong>to</strong> the ‘gastro’ dining label, which<br />
fail dismally, delivering overpriced<br />
and pretentious food that can<br />
disappoint on many levels. I think<br />
I’m right in saying that none of us<br />
mind paying the extra for proper<br />
high quality, but when the food<br />
is just mediocre, it can ruin your<br />
experience.<br />
A cursory glance at the menu can<br />
be quite revealing, sometimes you<br />
get the feeling that it’s contrived<br />
<strong>to</strong> tick the usual ‘gastro’ boxes, and<br />
there’s a level of lip service being<br />
paid <strong>to</strong> make things appear what<br />
they’re possibly not.<br />
Pan-Roasted Brill, scallops, crab and mussels, fennel, saffron & basil<br />
Dartmoor Lamb Haunch, broad<br />
beans, mushroom, almond and mint<br />
Happily, the only conclusion<br />
<strong>to</strong> be drawn after dining at the<br />
Five Bells was that a true master<br />
resides in the kitchen. Not only did<br />
each course taste utterly fantastic,<br />
but the visual presentation was<br />
approaching what you could<br />
consider <strong>to</strong> be ‘art’ on a plate! One<br />
of the very best meals we’ve ever<br />
had in Devon - utterly superb - I<br />
have no reservations in awarding a<br />
<strong>Devonshire</strong> magazine Fine-Dining<br />
Gold award <strong>to</strong> the Five Bells Inn.<br />
The Five Bells Inn changed<br />
hands just under a year ago with<br />
Gary and Graciela now being<br />
the owners. Chef Ian Webber,<br />
(formerly Head Chef of the two<br />
Michelin starred Gidleigh Park<br />
for 6 years) still resides and his<br />
flair has helped the pub earn (and<br />
retain for the last 3 years) a rare<br />
Michelin Bib Gourmand.<br />
So, if you fancy a peaceful drive<br />
out <strong>to</strong> an old thatched inn set<br />
amongst lovely <strong>Devonshire</strong><br />
countryside, you can enjoy true<br />
gourmet food at the Five Bells Inn<br />
at Clyst Hydon, East Devon.<br />
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E<strong>to</strong>n Mess, elderflower and<br />
strawberry sorbet<br />
Wye Valley Asparagus, poached duck egg and hollandaise<br />
Chocolate & Garden Mint, mint ripple ice cream,<br />
chocolate mousse, yoghurt & mint sorbet<br />
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Great Devon eateries<br />
Christmas Fayre Offer<br />
Receive a FREE glass of Prosecco<br />
(or alternative soft drink) with<br />
your meal when you book your<br />
table by 10th November.<br />
£23.95 per person, 3 course<br />
Christmas dinner between 1st <strong>to</strong><br />
24th <strong>Dec</strong>ember.<br />
Come and see why we have such<br />
a fantastic reputation for locally<br />
sourced food, at Devon’s hidden<br />
gem. Our atmospheric bar with a<br />
welcoming lounge area, and three<br />
large log fires for cosy winter evenings<br />
is a perfect place <strong>to</strong> enjoy a drink.<br />
Old Church House Inn<br />
01803 812372<br />
Torbryan, TQ12 5UR<br />
Christmas Jazz with lunch<br />
Sunday <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>17</strong>th from 1.30pm<br />
With The Metropolis swing and<br />
jazz and two/ three course<br />
sunday lunch<br />
Christmas Party<br />
Party menus from 2 people<br />
upwards created by head<br />
chef Chris and his team.<br />
Regular menu available.<br />
New Years Eve Party<br />
‘Simply Stylish’<br />
Spectacular menu and<br />
entertainment courtesy of<br />
Michael Campari.<br />
Booking essential.<br />
Local Fresh Fish and Shellfish<br />
West Country Wines,<br />
Beers & Gin<br />
Christmas Party Bookings now<br />
being taken.<br />
New Years Day<br />
Brunch/Lunch<br />
Starting from 11am.<br />
Bloody Mary’s and the<br />
all-important traditional<br />
post party brunch.<br />
A terrific start <strong>to</strong> 2018.<br />
See menu at neilsrestaurant.com<br />
Radway Place, Vicarage Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8TL<br />
T: 0<strong>17</strong>52 500008 | www.jollyjacks.co.uk<br />
To Book Tel. 01395 519494 or online at neilsrestaurant.com<br />
Open for Tuesday Dinner Tuesday <strong>to</strong> Saturday <strong>to</strong> Saturday from from 6.30pm 6.30pm<br />
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The FOOD Restaurant and DRINK Inspec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Visits: Th e M a r i n e<br />
Sidmouth Esplanade<br />
Th eM a r i n e<br />
Seafront Bar<br />
menu sampled<br />
Mains Pizza Deal<br />
The Scicilian Pizza, made<br />
with locally sourced flat<br />
mushrooms, roasted peppers<br />
with Italian Mozzarella<br />
and Sicilian Pes<strong>to</strong>.<br />
Glass of ‘house’ Shiraz<br />
Flaming Creme Brulée<br />
£10 all-in deal<br />
Artisan Pizzas in a box<br />
I think I’m right in<br />
saying that it’s a crowdpleaser,<br />
a pizza, that is!<br />
There are many<br />
permutations on a pizza,<br />
the worst having those<br />
leathery, grease laden<br />
<strong>to</strong>ppings (made with the<br />
cheapest cheese, resting<br />
a<strong>to</strong>p inert bases having the<br />
consistency of polystyrene).<br />
The best pizzas are<br />
a joy <strong>to</strong> behold and<br />
satisfying <strong>to</strong> eat.<br />
Many Italian restaurants really chargeup<br />
for their offerings, usually beers<br />
and wines alongside make for a quite<br />
expensive meal, so it’s refreshing<br />
<strong>to</strong> bring you information on a great<br />
place <strong>to</strong> enjoy a pizza and drink deal<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether for just £10 (Tuesdays).<br />
The Marine in Sidmouth, East Devon,<br />
produce really high quality pizzas<br />
which would be very much at home<br />
in a high quality Italian restaurant.<br />
You can sit and enjoy the view of the<br />
seafront whilst eating a delicious<br />
pizza out of a box with a drink, all<br />
for a tenner. This offer is for Tuesday<br />
evenings, they also do a Manwich<br />
Burger, guaranteed <strong>to</strong> satisfy the<br />
biggest appetite. Top marks!<br />
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THE<br />
COTTAGE<br />
HOTEL<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
Great Devon eateries<br />
The<br />
Otter<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Fresh food prepared & cooked on the premises<br />
using local ingredients from our own farm shop<br />
• Fish landed by our own fishing boats • Sunday carvery 12-8pm<br />
• Bar serving superb local beers and fine wines<br />
THE<br />
• 15 quality rooms for bed and breakfast<br />
COTTAGE • Garden & childrens play area • Dogs welcome (designated areas)<br />
• Courtesy 7 seat minibus available locally with prior arrangement<br />
HOTEL • Breakfast 7-10pm Lunch 12-2.30 Dinner 6.30-9<br />
& RESTAURANT • Booking now for Christmas Parties, Christmas Day & Boxing Day<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
FORE STREET • OTTERTON • DEVON • EX9 7HB 01395 568416 www.kingsarmsotter<strong>to</strong>n.co.uk<br />
THE<br />
COTTAGE HOTEL<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
HOPE COVE SOUTH DEVON<br />
THE<br />
COTTAGE HOTEL<br />
& RESTAURANT<br />
HOPE COVE<br />
SOUTH DEVON<br />
Booking now for New Year 3-night Breaks<br />
please enquire for<br />
Special Winter Breaks and 5-Night Winter Warmers<br />
A charming traditional family-run hotel in a spectacular coastal<br />
location. Relaxing holiday atmosphere with excellent cuisine<br />
and an established reputation for hospitality and service.<br />
Festive 3-Course Lunches £18.95<br />
The Cottage Hotel<br />
Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 3HJ<br />
Tel: 01548 561555 info@hopecove.com<br />
www.hopecove.com<br />
A PLACE FOR<br />
EATING<br />
DRINKING<br />
AND MEETING<br />
WITH A VIEW OF LYME BAY<br />
PYNE'S SIDMOUTH DEVON 01395 513047<br />
WWW.BEDFORDHOTELSIDMOUTH.CO.UK<br />
The Oxenham Arms<br />
Hotel & Restaurant<br />
The most beautiful Devon restaurant, set in<br />
a former 12th century monastery<br />
Stunning restaurants, lunches, afternoon<br />
teas, evening dinners, Sunday lunches<br />
Function room, luxury four poster<br />
accommodation, parking, 4 acres of<br />
grounds, Dartmoor walks and views<br />
Open daily from 11am <strong>to</strong> 11pm<br />
AA Gold<br />
Dinner<br />
Award<br />
<br />
01837 840244 South Zeal, EX20 2JT (25 mins. from Exeter) www.theoxenhamarms.com<br />
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<strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dec</strong>ember 20<strong>17</strong><br />
ART<br />
EXHIBITIONS<br />
Michael Sole - 'Cap d'antibes no.2' - Marine House at Beer<br />
CONTEMPORARY MARK MAKERS<br />
COLLABORATION<br />
Until 21 <strong>Oct</strong>- Contemporary<br />
Mark Makers artists working<br />
collaboratively new exciting work,<br />
Contemporary Mark Makers,<br />
Birdwood House, Totnes, 10.00am<br />
<strong>to</strong> 4.45pm.<br />
EXMOUTH ART GROUP 71ST ANNUAL<br />
EXHIBITION<br />
Until 22 <strong>Oct</strong>- Extensive and varied<br />
display of original paintings, 3D,<br />
ceramics & IPad Art, Exmouth Art<br />
Group, Ocean, Exmouth, 10.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
7.00pm.<br />
TOUCHY FEELY - TIM GEE AND CAROL<br />
HOCKING<br />
Until 23 <strong>Oct</strong>- An exhibition with<br />
ceramic artist Tim Gee and textiles<br />
by Carol Hocking, 45 Southside<br />
Gallery, 45 Southside, Plymouth,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 6.00pm.<br />
PAINTINGS, PRINTS & PATTERNS<br />
Until 24 <strong>Oct</strong>- Cheerful paintings,<br />
humorous prints and abstract<br />
patterns by Peter Coates, Town Mill<br />
Arts, The Courtyard Gallery, Lyme<br />
Regis, 10.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm<br />
LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF<br />
HAPPINESS: A<br />
Until 28 <strong>Oct</strong>- “Moving <strong>to</strong> New York<br />
City awoke something in me: the way<br />
that the city is alive, Artizan Gallery<br />
Cafe Venue, 7 Lucius Street, Torquay,<br />
10.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm.<br />
FRANCES HATCH: RED UNDER EARTH<br />
UNDER MY NAILS<br />
Until 28 <strong>Oct</strong>- A new body of work<br />
by artist Frances Hatch, winner of<br />
the THG Open 2016, Thelma Hulbert<br />
Gallery, Elmfield House, Honi<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
ENJOY THE BLUES<br />
Until 28 <strong>Oct</strong>- Solo art exhibition by<br />
Devon artist, Axminster Arts Cafe,<br />
The Axminster Arts Cafe, Axminster,<br />
<strong>to</strong> 9.00am.<br />
SHAF ARTS TRAIL OCTOBER 20<strong>17</strong><br />
Until 29 <strong>Oct</strong>- Two week Arts Trail<br />
held across the South Hams in<br />
Studios and Group Venues, South<br />
Hams Arts Forum, The Market Hall,<br />
Kingsbridge, 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
Studio Gallery<br />
Award Winning Art Gallery<br />
& Picture Framers<br />
In the Studio Gallery<br />
Venice, Devon and Cornwall<br />
New work by Mark Fielding.<br />
Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard,<br />
Plymouth PL1 3RP<br />
www.markfielding.co.uk<br />
NEW FOR AUTUMN<br />
INTRODUCING:<br />
Julie Clifford - Twinkling Florals<br />
Tamsin Evans - Art on Metal<br />
Ross Emerson - Clocks <strong>to</strong> Amaze<br />
The colourful world that is<br />
Mary Rose Young<br />
Meet Matt’s Gorilla!<br />
Find us on Torquay’s harbourside:<br />
6-7 Vic<strong>to</strong>ria Parade, TQ1 2BB 01803 213000<br />
www.haddongalleries.co.uk<br />
Our Gallery<br />
Jurassic Coast Exhibition<br />
05 <strong>to</strong> 11 <strong>Dec</strong> - By Colin Bentley.<br />
Sidmouth Pho<strong>to</strong>graphic Club<br />
05 <strong>to</strong> 11 <strong>Dec</strong> - Celebrating 80 years.<br />
Beth Pearson And Friends<br />
05 <strong>to</strong> 11 <strong>Dec</strong> - The Naked Truth.<br />
We welcome enquiries from artists<br />
wishing <strong>to</strong> exhibit. Please contact us.<br />
01395 515551 Coburg Road, Sidmouth<br />
www.kennawayhouse.org.uk<br />
Amanda Popham<br />
Imagination unleashed<br />
04 <strong>to</strong> <strong>17</strong> Nov<br />
Annual show 60 new works.<br />
www.steamgalleryatbeer.co.uk<br />
Michael Sole<br />
04 Nov - Seascapes.<br />
www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk<br />
01297 625257 • 01297 625144<br />
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LOSING THE THREAD<br />
Until 31 <strong>Oct</strong>- A celebration of fibre<br />
and fabric in the work of 9 textile<br />
and fibre artists, Town Mill Arts,<br />
The Malthouse Gallery, Lyme Regis,<br />
10.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm.<br />
FOUR ARTIST EXHIBITION<br />
Until 04 Nov- Jeannette Hayes,<br />
Edward Kelly, Louise McClary and<br />
Rebecca Fontaine-Wolf, Artwave<br />
West, Artwave West, Morecombelake,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
HANDS EXHIBITION<br />
Until 05 Nov- Hannahs Artists<br />
and Designers (HANDS) hold an<br />
exhibition of their work, Hannahs at<br />
Seale-Hayne, How<strong>to</strong>n Lane, New<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Abbot, 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
BP PORTRAIT AWARD 20<strong>17</strong><br />
Until 03 <strong>Dec</strong>- Represents the very<br />
best in contemporary portrait<br />
painting, Royal Albert Memorial<br />
Museum - RAMM, Queen Street,<br />
Exeter, 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY (FOR<br />
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING)<br />
Until 24 <strong>Dec</strong>- The work we sell<br />
is handmade in the UK so come<br />
and choose something different,<br />
Baxters Gallery, 12 Foss Street,<br />
Dartmouth, 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
"THE MYTHIC GARDEN" - CALL FOR<br />
ENTRIES<br />
Until 30 <strong>Dec</strong>- For the Sculpture<br />
Exhibition in Summer 2018. See:<br />
www.s<strong>to</strong>nelanegardens.com,<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ne Lane Gardens, "The Mythic<br />
Garden", Chagford.<br />
Scott Naismith - 'Sunset Cumulus Study 1' - GalleryFAB<br />
SELF PORTRAIT<br />
18 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 04 Nov- Open art<br />
exhibition featuring a wide range<br />
of works by local artists, Harbour<br />
House, The Promenade, Kingsbridge,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
WINTER EXHIBITION<br />
20 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 31 Jan - Fantastic<br />
collection of new work on display,<br />
ready for Christmas, Browns<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Gallery, Modbury.<br />
JURASSIC COAST EXHIBITION BY<br />
COLIN BENTLEY<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 27 <strong>Oct</strong>- Jurassic Coast<br />
Exhibition by Colin Bentley,<br />
Kennaway House, 10.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
5.00pm.<br />
AUTUMN EXHIBITION<br />
21 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 29 <strong>Oct</strong>- An exhibition of<br />
art works from a variety of West<br />
Country artists, East Devon Art, Old<br />
Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
5.00pm.<br />
Mark Fielding - 'Small pleasures, Grand Canal' - Ocean Studios<br />
Julie Clifford - 'The Light Hits the Gloom on the Grey' - Haddon Galleries<br />
CONTINUED OVERLEAF...<br />
MAYNE<br />
GALLERY<br />
Exhibitions<br />
New Artist & Art Fair<br />
Jiri Ptacek: A new collection of<br />
Devon landscapes from this highly<br />
admired and collected artist.<br />
Cambridge Art Fair<br />
09 <strong>to</strong> 12 Nov<br />
Showcasing a selection of the finest<br />
artists from the gallery.<br />
Award Winning<br />
Picture Framers<br />
Award Winning, Fine Art Trade Guild<br />
Commended Picture Framers<br />
Small enough <strong>to</strong> care, large enough for<br />
all framing styles and budgets (even<br />
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<strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dec</strong>ember 20<strong>17</strong><br />
ART<br />
EXHIBITIONS<br />
ZEE JONES SOLO<br />
26 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 01 Nov- An exhibition of<br />
recent work by landscape and mixed<br />
media artist Zee Jones, Town Mill<br />
Arts, The Courtyard Gallery, Lyme<br />
Regis, 10.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm.<br />
SUSAN CAVALIERE: SURREAL AND<br />
ABSTRACT<br />
30 <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 24 Nov- Artizan Solo<br />
Series continues with an exhibition<br />
of the works of Susan Cavalie,<br />
Artizan Gallery Cafe Venue, 7 Lucius<br />
Street, Torquay, 10.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm.<br />
MICHAEL SOLE - NEW WORKS<br />
04 Nov <strong>to</strong> 05 Nov- A weekend<br />
presentation of new works by<br />
Michael Sole, Marine House at Beer,<br />
Fore Street.<br />
TWO BIRDS PAINTING - ART<br />
EXHIBITON<br />
04 Nov <strong>to</strong> 12 Nov- Theresa Shaw<br />
is painting ‘A Year in the Life of<br />
Rosemoor’ and Jill Griffin, RHS<br />
Garden Rosemoor, Great Torring<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
11.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
Sophie Capron - 'Isolation' - Artwave West<br />
Barry Kelly - 'Approaching South Sands' - Browns<strong>to</strong>n Gallery<br />
AMANDA POPHAM SOLO SHOW<br />
04 Nov <strong>to</strong> <strong>17</strong> Nov- New work by<br />
Amanda Popham, Steam Gallery,<br />
Fore Street, Beer, 10.00am <strong>to</strong><br />
5.30pm.<br />
AUTUMN EXHIBITION<br />
10 Nov <strong>to</strong> 23 <strong>Dec</strong>- The<br />
Traditional Grand Finale<br />
Exhibition, Artwave West,<br />
Artwave West, Morecombelake,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
SIDMOUTH PHOTOGRAPHIC<br />
CLUB EXHIBITION<br />
20 Nov <strong>to</strong> 26 Nov- Sidmouth<br />
Pho<strong>to</strong>graphic Club Exhibition<br />
Celebrating 80 years, Kennaway<br />
House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
HOCKNEY AT THE ROYAL<br />
ACADEMY-ART DOCUMENTARY<br />
30 Nov- Direc<strong>to</strong>r Phil Grabsky<br />
secured privileged access <strong>to</strong><br />
David Hockney's work, The<br />
Gateway, Fore Street, Sea<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
2.00pm <strong>to</strong> 3.25pm.<br />
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Autumn Exhibition<br />
21 <strong>to</strong> 29 <strong>Oct</strong> - West Country<br />
artists display their latest works.<br />
Winter Solstice Exhibition<br />
16 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 07 Jan - A wide range<br />
of paintings, prints and 3D work<br />
from various artists.<br />
Art tuition available throughout the year.<br />
A selection of work may be viewed on-line at<br />
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Exhibitions<br />
Four Artist Exhibition<br />
Until 04 Nov - Jeannette Hayes,<br />
Edward Kelly, Louise McClary<br />
and Rebecca Fontaine-Wolf.<br />
Autumn Exhibition<br />
10 Nov <strong>to</strong> 23 <strong>Dec</strong> - The Traditional<br />
Grand Finale Exhibition.<br />
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CHARITY ART AUCTION<br />
19 <strong>Oct</strong><br />
In aid of Devon Air Ambulance.<br />
Original artwork kindly donated<br />
by our gallery artists. 7pm.<br />
WINTER EXHIBITION<br />
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05 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 11 <strong>Dec</strong>- Art Exhibition<br />
by Beth Pearson and Friends -<br />
'The Naked Truth', Kennaway<br />
House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth,<br />
10.00am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm.<br />
PRESENT MAKER<br />
05 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>17</strong> <strong>Dec</strong>- Fine arts<br />
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the South Hams Arts Forum,<br />
Harbour House, The Promenade,<br />
Kingsbridge, 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
THE EXPRESS & ECHO LOCAL ART<br />
SHOW<br />
13 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>17</strong> Jan- The theme for<br />
the 20<strong>17</strong> competition is Dartmoor,<br />
<strong>to</strong> complement RAMM’s main<br />
winter exhibition, Royal Albert<br />
Memorial Museum - RAMM, Queen<br />
Street, Exeter, 10.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
WINTER SOLSTICE EXHIBITION<br />
16 <strong>Dec</strong> <strong>to</strong> 07 Jan- A variety of<br />
various West Country artists<br />
display their latest works, East<br />
Devon Art, Old Fore Street,<br />
Sidmouth, 11.00am <strong>to</strong> 5.00pm.<br />
Jiri Ptacek - ' Thurles<strong>to</strong>ne ' - Mayne Gallery<br />
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Autumn Collection<br />
Until 28th Nov - An Exhibition of<br />
signed original prints from artists:<br />
Brian Rice, Paula Rego, Brad Faine,<br />
Mila Furs<strong>to</strong>va, Lucy Farley,<br />
Steve Clarkson, Chitra Merchant,<br />
John Gledhill, Justine Smith,<br />
Dan Baldwin, Frans Wesselman,<br />
Norman Ackroyd, Terry Frost<br />
and Brian Hanscombe.<br />
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Exhibitions<br />
Until 11 November<br />
Richard Adams<br />
Orangeries and Lemons.<br />
18 Nov <strong>to</strong> 22 <strong>Dec</strong><br />
Alice McMurrough<br />
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WINTER EXHIBITION<br />
20 <strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>to</strong> 31 January<br />
Inspirational collection of art, glass,<br />
sculpture, prints and jewellery<br />
ART AUCTION<br />
Thursday 19th <strong>Oct</strong>ober 7pm<br />
in aid of Devon Air Ambulance<br />
Art kindly donated by our wonderful gallery artists<br />
Music by the fabulous Scarlet Ladies<br />
Auctioneer : Stuart Cartwright of Marchand Petit<br />
Entry is free but ticketed<br />
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26cm, £395<br />
Saturday 4th <strong>to</strong> Friday <strong>17</strong>th November<br />
AMANDA POPHAM<br />
Imagination Unleashed<br />
Anticipation grows for this year’s major collection<br />
of 60 new figurative pieces held at its traditional<br />
venue in Beer at Steam Gallery. Amanda’s invention<br />
and creativity never cease <strong>to</strong> amaze and this is the<br />
best opportunity each year <strong>to</strong> acquire her work.<br />
‘Head in the Clouds’<br />
33 cm - £450<br />
‘I would put<br />
the Moon<br />
in the Sky<br />
for You’<br />
58cm<br />
£625<br />
You can meet Amanda at the gallery on launch<br />
day from 11.00 - 5.30 on 4 November.<br />
Contact the gallery for a brochure. The work will<br />
be on www.steamgallery.co.uk from Tuesday 10<br />
<strong>Oct</strong>ober and can be acquired. Additional pieces<br />
awaiting completion will be revealed on 4th<br />
November.<br />
‘Dear Cat Jug’<br />
33cm - £450<br />
‘Somersault’ - 87x33cm - £875<br />
‘Cornwall Rocks No.3’ - 125x<strong>17</strong>0cm - £8000<br />
MICHAEL SOLE<br />
A selection of important seascape<br />
studies recently completed by ‘Cap D’Antibes No.2’ - 120x159cm - £6500<br />
Michael, will be presented at Marine<br />
House at Beer on 4 November <strong>to</strong><br />
coincide with the opening day of Amanda’s show. Few artists are able <strong>to</strong> represent the mood<br />
and the power of the sea so ably and he has quickly gathered an international following.<br />
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Heathlands are beautiful<br />
places, vast swathes of<br />
purple and pink, dotted<br />
with the yellow of gorse, the<br />
patchwork of colours are both rich<br />
and vibrant. Since the 19th century<br />
we've lost 80% of our lowland<br />
heaths* and they're now even rarer<br />
than rainforests. Heaths support a<br />
staggeringly wide range of wildlife,<br />
snakes take refuge along the quieter<br />
margins of paths, where they can<br />
bask in the sunshine. Bird varieties<br />
are usually numerous, S<strong>to</strong>ne Chat,<br />
Heathland Wonders<br />
Our cultural habitat<br />
Our heathlands are unique cultural landscapes<br />
that owe their existence <strong>to</strong> centuries of human<br />
clearance and animal grazing.<br />
Dartford Warbler, Curlew, Nightjar<br />
<strong>to</strong> name but a few. If you've spent<br />
any time walking along heathland<br />
in the summer months, you can't<br />
fail <strong>to</strong> have noticed prolific insect<br />
life, it's said that there are 5,000<br />
species of invertebrates associated<br />
with heathland habitat. All manner<br />
of bees, wasps, ants, damselfly,<br />
dragonfly, beetles, moths, butterflies<br />
and spiders, in fact those are just<br />
a few of the insects you see, but<br />
many remain unnoticed, the list<br />
goes on. In terms of plant varieties,<br />
heaths principally consist of dwarf<br />
shrubs of heather, gorse, as well as<br />
mosses, lichens, grasses, they all<br />
have their part <strong>to</strong> play, with trees<br />
such as hawthorn, blackthorn and<br />
bramble providing valuable nectar<br />
along the margins earlier in the year,<br />
when the heather is yet <strong>to</strong> come<br />
in<strong>to</strong> flower.<br />
The best heathland for wildlife<br />
occurs when there's a wide range<br />
of growth stages within the plant life<br />
makeup of the heath, this is because<br />
different species survive on plants<br />
of differing ages. For instance the<br />
Lynx spider is very much a specialist<br />
that requires old heather plants <strong>to</strong><br />
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Small Copper butterfly<br />
gorse - its cinnamon/vanilla<br />
scent is unmistakable on a<br />
warm day<br />
Dartmoor ponies - do a great job of<br />
keeping bracken and gorse down<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>graphy by Nigel Jones<br />
survive. On the other hand, Silver-studded Blue butterflies need<br />
young heather, and it's know that the 'growth' phase of plants<br />
within heathland is said <strong>to</strong> support the maximum biodiversity*.<br />
Various practices are employed <strong>to</strong> attain this state of growth.<br />
Bare ground is important for many insects and birds, particularly<br />
on south facing slopes. This can be achieved by scraping out<br />
shallow pits, also by using a bulldozer, the surface vegetation<br />
can be scraped clear. Grazing in the most natural method<br />
of keeping vegetation down, with ponies, horses and cattle<br />
suppressing bracken due <strong>to</strong> their weight. Burning can also be<br />
employed, although it's advised that it's only used where there's<br />
a his<strong>to</strong>ry of this type of land management over the long term.<br />
Fire used on lowland heath can be hot enough <strong>to</strong> burn off the<br />
humus underneath the heather, exposing mineral soil which is<br />
beneficial <strong>to</strong> many species of insects. Of course there are two<br />
main variations in heathland habitat types, Lowland Heath and<br />
Highland Heath which is a cooler, wetter environment.<br />
Sources of reference - The Wildlife Trusts and Buglife<br />
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Core Hill - Scots Pine have immense character<br />
Cobwebs - sparkling as they pick up moisture from the air<br />
Heathland Wonders<br />
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The Cooler Months<br />
Mists and cooler weather add an air<br />
of mystery <strong>to</strong> the heath, you can see<br />
in this pho<strong>to</strong> that spiders proliferate<br />
in this type of habitat.<br />
Below: Mutters Moor, Sidmouth<br />
A permanent battle is being waged <strong>to</strong><br />
keep the growth down - gorse, bracken<br />
and trees can easily overwhelm this<br />
fragile, man-made habitat. Using<br />
animals <strong>to</strong> keep the growth down<br />
is the traditional method, alongside<br />
burning.<br />
Core Hill under snow<br />
Core Hill's where most of the pho<strong>to</strong>s for this<br />
heathland feature were taken - see if you can<br />
spot the wild life in this shot, and yes, I do mean<br />
'wild ' in every sense of the word, - perfectly<br />
camouflaged and in its natural environment,<br />
possibly a relic from the 'Ice Age', the bicolour<br />
Jack Russell, the tan and white matching both<br />
leaves and snow, a perfect adaptation that<br />
comes in<strong>to</strong> its own over the winter months - of<br />
course it's <strong>Devonshire</strong>'s own Jack, celebrating<br />
his 10th birthday this year.<br />
Jack's an interesting character, as indeed<br />
all Jack Russells tend <strong>to</strong> be, having a list of<br />
unsavoury habits as long as your arm, capable<br />
of alerting the whole household at any time of<br />
the day or night in the event of a leaf dropping,<br />
afeared of water deeper than his knees, and<br />
able <strong>to</strong> keep up continuous whining for hours<br />
if he's not entirely happy when you're out<br />
enjoying a coffee, or having a relaxing pub<br />
lunch. He's also the scourge of Postie (our<br />
post resides in a box outside as a result).<br />
Happy Birthday Jack, it has <strong>to</strong> be said that<br />
you're one of a kind!<br />
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Heathland Wonders<br />
The Conservation Crew<br />
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The Heathland Conservation Crew - they manage the heath fairly efficiently, clearing invasive species and keeping the taller<br />
plants in check. Minus the pedestrian crossing and bell bot<strong>to</strong>ms, they could almost be re-enacting the scene for the pho<strong>to</strong>graph<br />
on the Abbey Road 1969 Beatles studio album. The situation is Core Hill at the back of Sidmouth, with Budleigh Salter<strong>to</strong>n and<br />
sea in the distance. I should imagine the environment for them here is a lot kinder than that of Dartmoor, particularly during<br />
the winter months, when snow can descend on the moors.<br />
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Rail travel is a lovely way <strong>to</strong> travel, and there's<br />
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We had always fancied trying<br />
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We were afforded every<br />
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This really is a lovely way<br />
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continued.....<br />
The COUNTRYMAN<br />
belly fat. If wild food is something<br />
you enjoy may I suggest you try<br />
dinner with friends at the two<br />
rosette Devon View Restaurant<br />
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a dead or dying fish. Rather gloomy<br />
thought the latter, but occasionally<br />
salmon do survive spawning and<br />
return <strong>to</strong> sea, frail and thin. They<br />
are known as kelts.<br />
The fishing season lasts 30 weeks<br />
but there is so much pleasure <strong>to</strong><br />
More in<strong>to</strong> the hopper<br />
A trac<strong>to</strong>r's very handy for dragging<br />
tree trunks out of the river<br />
Chris<strong>to</strong>pher with chainsaw - no room for error, its hard, dangerous work<br />
dining experience at Highbullen<br />
Hotel based in the heart of Devon<br />
surrounded by the most stunning<br />
views over Taw and Mole valleys and<br />
onwards <strong>to</strong> Exmoor and Dartmoor.<br />
At this point some more facts: it<br />
<strong>to</strong>ok me over 20 years of occasional<br />
fishing most seasons <strong>to</strong> catch my<br />
first salmon! Fortunately things<br />
have got better and just recently<br />
caught my first 20 pounder on the<br />
Mole. This fellow <strong>to</strong>ok 20 mins<br />
<strong>to</strong> land and was no longer bright<br />
silver as they are on leaving the<br />
sea but coloured, as us fisherman<br />
say. Meaning the fish is changing<br />
<strong>to</strong> a reddish/ pink colour. When I<br />
released this handsome fish, it swam<br />
off upriver <strong>to</strong>wards the spawning<br />
areas further upstream. Spawning<br />
starts usually after sustained cold<br />
weather normally in November.<br />
There are parts of the river Bray<br />
where on a walk along the public<br />
footpaths, you'll have a good chance<br />
of seeing spawning or the end result,<br />
be gained in a winter day's hard<br />
graft on the river thinning trees<br />
and undergrowth. Removing fallen<br />
trees involves getting wet and a <strong>to</strong>tal<br />
disregard of Health & Safety. How<br />
do you write a Risk Assessment,<br />
Safe Operating Procedure or train<br />
someone for use of a chain saw in<br />
moving water on an uneven slippery<br />
surface? Should you wear chainsaw<br />
trousers or waders? Chop off a limb<br />
(hopefully not my own!) or drown? I<br />
have <strong>to</strong> deal with the Health & Safety<br />
of others and take it very seriously.<br />
Working in the river is exhilarating.<br />
Best <strong>to</strong> be fully alert and don't ask<br />
anyone else <strong>to</strong> do it!<br />
Pressing the pulp, a good way <strong>to</strong> burn off calories!<br />
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INTERIORS<br />
UPDATE<br />
Interior designer Susan<br />
Folwell of Devon based<br />
design studio Artisans<br />
and Artists talks<br />
about their year so<br />
far, the new season's<br />
fabric and wallpaper<br />
collections and makes<br />
some winter bookshelf<br />
recommendations<br />
DEVONSHIRE HOME<br />
A Busy Year<br />
Here we are ... cosy winter evenings by the fire and planning the Christmas<br />
and New Year celebrations. Where has the year gone? It has been a<br />
whirlwind year in our studio with design and build projects completed and<br />
ongoing for waterside homes in the county, a number of interior design<br />
projects for some lovely Dartmoor properties as well as for his<strong>to</strong>ric homes<br />
in neighbouring counties. Overseas shopping trips for the showroom and<br />
specific client projects, alongside attending launches of the international<br />
fabrics and furnishings collections, have been a source of inspiration (so<br />
thankful for our convenient regional airports).<br />
The Autumn / Winter fabric and wallpaper collections were especially<br />
beautiful this year with a number of our favourite fabric houses launching<br />
inspired collections. A number of interesting interior design books were<br />
published during the year, a few favourites are recommended here for<br />
your Winter bookshelf.<br />
Rosanna Trellis by Matthew Williamson for Osborne and Little - fabric and<br />
wallpaper shown here in Blush / Aqua colourway.<br />
English Country House Style With A Modern Twist<br />
A visit <strong>to</strong> Belvoir Castle inspired Matthew Williamson <strong>to</strong> produce his latest fabric and<br />
wallpaper collection for Osborne and Little. Belvoir is an unmistakably glamorous<br />
and very usable collection, featuring the designer's signature colours of aquamarine,<br />
azure blue, turquoise, coral and jade combined with soft neutrals such as pearl and<br />
ivory. The faded glory appearance of Rosanna Trellis offers a fabric and wallpaper<br />
which can be dressed up or down <strong>to</strong> great effect. The richness of the Folklore and<br />
Lyrebird designs as well as the exuberance of Fanfare and the quirkiness of Ceramica<br />
all warrant consideration for that special country house project.<br />
Dômiers wallpaper in Charcoal / Ivory colourway, the<br />
chair is upholstered in La Moulade in Chocolate / Coral<br />
colourway and the jacket is made-up using Mourlot in<br />
Bitter Chocolate - all Nina Campbell.<br />
Unique Use Of Colour<br />
Nina Campbell's Les Rêves fabrics and wallpapers present a<br />
painterly palette of Matisse inspired colour and pattern. This<br />
is such a versatile collection one is spoilt for choice, Camille,<br />
Belle Île and Mourlot are especially striking fabrics; Dômiers<br />
and Portavo are distinctive wallpapers with a hand-painted<br />
and welcoming appearance.<br />
Claribel is a beautiful collection of weaves with an artisan<br />
hand-woven appearance, La Moulade is a firm favourite<br />
and adds charm <strong>to</strong> upholstery whether you are covering a<br />
treasured antique piece or a new acquisition.<br />
Fanfare wallpaper by Matthew Williamson for<br />
Osborne and Little shown in Electric Blue /<br />
Gold colourway.<br />
Lyrebird wallpaper by Matthew<br />
Williamson for Osborne and Little<br />
shown in Aqua colourway.<br />
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The drama of Delft Velvet in Noir colourway by Designers Guild.<br />
Casablanca in Berry by Designers Guild.<br />
Drama And Opulence<br />
Delft Flower Grande from Designers Guild's Tulipa Stellata collection<br />
is striking, opulent and dramatic. Casablanca Berry takes cut velvet <strong>to</strong><br />
a new level and is both modern and beguiling. Severini is an utterly<br />
gorgeous velvet stripe with a soft blurring of the edges reminiscent of<br />
the work of a super talented New York graffiti artist. Tammaro, the<br />
new soft washed corduroy won our hearts, paired with a contrast<br />
fringe or braid it appears almost Regency, played loose and relaxed<br />
on large cushions it says "come on, sit by the fire with a decent<br />
glass of red and read a good book ...".<br />
The sensational Severini<br />
velvet in Magenta by<br />
Designers Guild.<br />
Curtains in Lyrebird fabric by Matthew<br />
Williamson for Osborne and Little in Aqua<br />
colourway<br />
Designer's Bookshelf<br />
Rosanna Trellis (as above) shown in Aqua /<br />
Coral colourway on the curtains and cushion, the<br />
sofa is upholstered in Con<strong>to</strong>ur also by Matthew<br />
Williamson and in the Coral colourway.<br />
At Home with Dogs and Their Designers by<br />
Susanna Salk - a truly personal look at some<br />
of the world's leading interior designers at<br />
home with their dogs ... a perfect gift for any<br />
dog loving design fan.<br />
Haute Bohemians by Miguel Flores-Vianna<br />
- a voyage in<strong>to</strong> the authentic homes of a<br />
select group of fashion designers, landscape<br />
architects, interior designers, potters, artists<br />
www.artisansandartists.co.uk<br />
and his<strong>to</strong>rians through the lens of this<br />
extraordinary pho<strong>to</strong>grapher.<br />
Past Perfect by Richard Shapiro - known for<br />
his ability <strong>to</strong> create interiors and gardens<br />
that exude Old World charm, this renowned<br />
designer and antiques dealer takes readers on<br />
a journey through his much imitated homes<br />
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A point of view!<br />
Nelson’s Column<br />
by JOHN FISHER<br />
Devon’s £1<br />
telephone kiosks<br />
Telephone kiosk at Sticklepath<br />
BT TELL US there are 1,123 pay phones in<br />
Devon, of which 458 are red kiosks. But they<br />
are on the way out unless Devon either uses<br />
them more - or steps forward <strong>to</strong> ‘adopt’ them<br />
- at £1 each. BT says it has decided <strong>to</strong> scrap<br />
half of the 40,000 remaining red telephone<br />
boxes in the UK because a third of them are<br />
never used and it’s all because more than a<br />
third of us nowadays carry mobile phones.<br />
However, if there are two kiosks within<br />
400 yards walking distance of a site, BT is<br />
allowed <strong>to</strong> remove one, as long as there is<br />
one left. Even so, they must inform the public<br />
and consult with the local authorities. The<br />
authority then has 90 days <strong>to</strong> object, which<br />
is known as a “local ve<strong>to</strong>”.<br />
Many local communities have transformed<br />
and preserved some 4.000 red kiosks by<br />
buying them for £1 from BT under the Adopt<br />
a Kiosk scheme. Some have been re-born as<br />
mini-libraries, art galleries, information<br />
centres or <strong>to</strong> house defibrillation machines.<br />
Alas, before that letter arrived he was slain<br />
just 11 days later, cut down at the Battle of<br />
Inkerman when and where troops fought on<br />
their own initiative<br />
in thick fog, earning<br />
the engagement the<br />
name ‘The Soldier’s<br />
Battle’.<br />
He was unmarried<br />
and the last of<br />
the family’s male<br />
line. His mother,<br />
Margaret, had a<br />
statue erected <strong>to</strong><br />
his memory. It is of<br />
a weeping woman<br />
and stands near the<br />
lake at Tapely, with<br />
this inscription (now illegible):<br />
Forgive blest shade the tribu<strong>to</strong>ry tear,<br />
That mourns they exit from a world like this.<br />
Forgive the wish that would have kept thee here,<br />
And stayed thy progress <strong>to</strong> the realms of Bliss<br />
We asked for it<br />
LOVE EM OR HATE ‘EM there are now<br />
some 25 Community Speed Watch (CSW)<br />
teams out there in Devon with two more<br />
coming on stream this autumn. They came<br />
in<strong>to</strong> being because local communities were<br />
asked <strong>to</strong> tell Devon & Cornwall Police what<br />
their local priorities are. Speeding mo<strong>to</strong>rists<br />
were identified as the biggest priority and<br />
CSW came in<strong>to</strong> being. Speed Watch involves<br />
volunteer members of the local community,<br />
and aims <strong>to</strong> engage and educate drivers<br />
rather than issue fines and court summonses.<br />
Using a staged warning system, first-time<br />
offenders receive education and warnings,<br />
whilst persistent offenders can expect further<br />
police action and even a court appearance.<br />
Elaine Hartley, Force Speed Watch<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong>ld is “If anyone is interested<br />
in joining an existing team or forming a<br />
new one they can email me at speedwatch@<br />
devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk<br />
A Devon hero<br />
remembered<br />
IT IS NOW OCTOBER and this is Archibald<br />
Clevland, of Tapely Park in North Devon, a 19-<br />
year old Cornet (or second lieutenant) in the<br />
<strong>17</strong>th Lancers. He was one of the few officers<br />
<strong>to</strong> survive the Charge of the Light Brigade on<br />
the 25th day of this month in 1854 and wrote<br />
his mother from his tent at the Crimea that<br />
he was alive and well.<br />
Rain s<strong>to</strong>ps play<br />
FUNNY KIND OF MONTH, <strong>Oct</strong>ober. It’s when<br />
the really keen cricket fan discovers that<br />
his wife left him in May. (Dennis Nordern)<br />
The cricket season ends and stumps are<br />
pulled right across <strong>Devonshire</strong> as countless<br />
‘cricket widows’ heave sighs of relief, their<br />
months of single parenting end and ‘normal<br />
family life’ returns.<br />
It was ever thus. Devon’s first ‘Gentlemen’s<br />
Eleven’ went in<strong>to</strong> bat at the Fortfield ground,<br />
Sidmouth in 1823 against the Gentlemen<br />
of Somerset, but Devon didn’t get round <strong>to</strong><br />
forming a County team until 1899 - which also<br />
turned out <strong>to</strong> be one of the wettest summers<br />
on record.<br />
“Instant karma!” as one 1899 cricket widow<br />
was heard <strong>to</strong> remark.<br />
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But here’s the thing...<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>: Stuart Dow, Timekeepers<br />
Name that s<strong>to</strong>rm<br />
IT’S TIME TO BATTEN DOWN THE<br />
HATCHES again in the West Country, where<br />
we let in a lot of our island’s weather during<br />
the autumn and winter months.<br />
Rock of ages<br />
LATEST CRAZE FOR ‘STONE-STACKING’<br />
on beaches in the West Country has taken a<br />
more worrying turn according <strong>to</strong> His<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
England, by moving the pastime inland.<br />
Now ‘persons unknown’ are making their<br />
presences felt at neolithic sites in remote<br />
parts of the peninsula, using what they see<br />
as loose rocks and boulders but are in fact<br />
the remains of pre-his<strong>to</strong>ric round houses.<br />
Daniel Ratcliffe, inspec<strong>to</strong>r of ancient monuments<br />
at His<strong>to</strong>ric England South West, said<br />
“S<strong>to</strong>nes are being taken <strong>to</strong> construct the inevitably<br />
temporary ‘fairy castles’: whilst it<br />
may seem benign, this is eroding nationally<br />
protected archaeology”.<br />
The Met Office and Met Éireann have coined<br />
our s<strong>to</strong>rm names again for the 20<strong>17</strong>-18 season.<br />
Last year the first s<strong>to</strong>rm was named after a<br />
chap called Angus, so this time round the<br />
honours go <strong>to</strong> one, Aileen.<br />
Surveys conducted after last year’s named<br />
s<strong>to</strong>rms have shown increases in awareness<br />
and action taken in response <strong>to</strong> people<br />
hearing of a named s<strong>to</strong>rm. S<strong>to</strong>rm Doris for<br />
example achieved an 89% awareness score<br />
with 94% of those responders finding the<br />
severe weather warning useful.<br />
Plymouth’s wave of poppies<br />
‘WAVE’ IS A BREATH-TAKING SCULPTURE<br />
designed by artist Paul Cummins and<br />
designer Tom Piper, which seems <strong>to</strong> have<br />
come racing in across the Sound and dashed<br />
itself against the massive s<strong>to</strong>ne Naval<br />
Monument a<strong>to</strong>p of Plymouth Hoe.<br />
The Memorial commemorates the 7,300<br />
pho<strong>to</strong>: Richard Lea-Hair<br />
servicemen men and women who<br />
died at sea during the Great War<br />
and have no known graves. The<br />
sweeping arch of thousands of<br />
bright red ceramic poppy heads<br />
suspended on <strong>to</strong>wering stalks<br />
is part of several 14-18 NOW<br />
projects happening in various<br />
parts of the UK <strong>to</strong> bring <strong>to</strong> life<br />
the legacy of the 1914-18 war for<br />
new generations. The poppies<br />
will remain there, on Plymouth<br />
Hoe, until 18th November.<br />
Remembrance Sunday is on 12th<br />
November this year.<br />
If you visit the monument look up at the<br />
large metal globe at the very <strong>to</strong>p, which is<br />
dented. It came about, indirectly as a result<br />
of enemy action in WW2, when a defensive<br />
barrage balloon became deflated and came<br />
down nearby.<br />
Weather forecaster Gerald Fleming, said:<br />
“Last winter was a very quiet one weather-wise<br />
and we only worked our way through five<br />
named s<strong>to</strong>rms, from Angus <strong>to</strong> Ewan. While<br />
it is <strong>to</strong>o early <strong>to</strong> say whether the coming<br />
winter will be a s<strong>to</strong>rmy one or a quiet one<br />
we are prepared with a whole new set of 21<br />
names for whatever nature may throw at us.<br />
As in previous years, Q; U; X; Y and Z will not<br />
be used <strong>to</strong> comply with international s<strong>to</strong>rm<br />
naming conventions. Here are the ones we<br />
can look forward <strong>to</strong>:<br />
(Aileen), Brian. Caroline, Dylan, Eleanor,<br />
Fionn, Georgina, Hec<strong>to</strong>r, Iona, James, Karen,<br />
Larry, Maeve, Niall, <strong>Oct</strong>avia, Paul, Rebecca,<br />
Simon, Tali, Vic<strong>to</strong>r and Winifred.<br />
Obligingly, Met Éireann tell us that Fionn<br />
is pronounced ‘Fy-unn’ and Niall ‘Nye-ul’<br />
JOHN FISHER<br />
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge<br />
“Of my sweet birth-place, and the old church-<strong>to</strong>wer,<br />
Whose bells, the poor man's only music, rang,<br />
From morn <strong>to</strong> evening, all the hot Fair-day,<br />
So sweetly, that they stirred and haunted me<br />
Coleridge's <strong>Devonshire</strong> Childhood<br />
They sent the child out of Ottery St. Mary<br />
but nothing was ever quite able <strong>to</strong> take Ottery St. Mary out of<br />
the child, who grew <strong>to</strong> become Devon’s most famous poet.<br />
EVERYONE (well, almost<br />
everyone) has heard of The<br />
Rime of the Ancient Mariner<br />
or Kubla Kahn but some of us<br />
might struggle <strong>to</strong> remember<br />
who wrote them, even though<br />
he ranks amongst Devon’s most<br />
famous sons.<br />
He was the founder, along with<br />
William Wordsworth, of the<br />
Romantic Movement, he was<br />
a poet, writer, philosopher<br />
and an extraordinarily gifted<br />
speaker who, like Sir Walter<br />
Raleigh before him, never lost<br />
his rich Devon accent.<br />
The voice of a poet<br />
His name was Samuel Taylor<br />
Coleridge (STC) and this is how<br />
Wordsworth’s sister, Dorothy,<br />
described the man and that<br />
remarkable voice:<br />
“At first I thought him very<br />
plain, that is, for about three<br />
minutes: he is pale, thin, has a<br />
wide mouth, thick lips, and not<br />
very good teeth, longish, loosegrowing,<br />
half-curling, rough,<br />
black hair . . . But, if you hear<br />
him speak for five minutes you<br />
think no more of them”.<br />
Wordsworth himself, a lifelong<br />
friend, likened it <strong>to</strong> ‘a majestic<br />
BY THE CHURCHYARD WALL:<br />
The Wedding-Guest sat on a s<strong>to</strong>ne: He cannot choose but hear; And<br />
thus spake on that ancient man, The bright-eyed Mariner.<br />
river’. “He talks as a bird sings,<br />
as if he could not help it: it is<br />
his nature”.<br />
But whilst that ‘majestic river’<br />
was little more than a two yearold<br />
babbling brook Coleridge<br />
himself recalled his first<br />
spoken words. “I was carelessly<br />
left by my nurse, ran <strong>to</strong> the<br />
fire, and pulled out a live coal -<br />
burnt myself dreadfully. While<br />
my hand was being dressed by<br />
a Mr Young, I spoke for the first<br />
time (so my mother informs<br />
me) and said,’Nasty Doc<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Young!’ The snatching at fire,<br />
and the circumstance of my<br />
first words expressing hatred<br />
<strong>to</strong> professional men”.<br />
A spoiled child<br />
STC was born - a Wednesday’s<br />
child - on 21 <strong>Oct</strong>ober, <strong>17</strong>72<br />
in Ottery St. Mary, the tenth<br />
and last child of the Reverend<br />
John Coleridge, Ottery’s vicar<br />
(<strong>17</strong>19-<strong>17</strong>81) and his second wife,<br />
Anne.<br />
His father was headmaster of<br />
Henry VIII’s Free Grammar<br />
School (nowadays the King’s<br />
School) in Ottery and was<br />
a tad eccentric in that he<br />
gave long Bible readings in<br />
Hebrew - <strong>to</strong> what must have<br />
been a somewhat bewildered<br />
congregation - because he<br />
believed the language <strong>to</strong> be<br />
closer <strong>to</strong> the word of God.<br />
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At three STC went <strong>to</strong> the<br />
so-called Reading school in<br />
Ottery, “because I was <strong>to</strong>o little<br />
<strong>to</strong> be trusted among my father’s<br />
schoolboys". By the end of<br />
that first year he could read a<br />
chapter from the Bible.<br />
Father's book burning<br />
At six years he had found some<br />
of the racier s<strong>to</strong>ries in The<br />
Arabian Nights and the tale<br />
of a man who was compelled<br />
<strong>to</strong> seek for a pure virgin: “I<br />
had read it in the evening<br />
while my mother was mending<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ckings and was haunted by<br />
spectres, whenever I was in the<br />
dark: my father found out the<br />
effect which these books had<br />
produced, and burnt them”.<br />
By the time he graduated <strong>to</strong><br />
his father’s school he was a<br />
phenomena - and by his own<br />
account something of an enfant<br />
terrible. “So I became fretful<br />
and timorous, and a tell-tale;<br />
and the schoolboys drove me<br />
from play, and were always<br />
<strong>to</strong>rmenting me, and hence I<br />
<strong>to</strong>ok no pleasure in boyish<br />
sports, but read incessantly”.<br />
Boyish charm<br />
“And though despised and hated<br />
by the boys; because I could<br />
read and spell, I was flattered<br />
and wondered at by all the old<br />
women. And so I became very<br />
vain”.<br />
Of his father, STC wrote “He<br />
had so little parental ambition<br />
in him, that, but for my<br />
Mother’s pride and spirit, he<br />
would certainly have brought<br />
up his other sons <strong>to</strong> trades -<br />
had nevertheless resolved that<br />
I should be a parson. He was<br />
very fond of me and used <strong>to</strong><br />
take me on his knee and hold<br />
long conversations with me”.<br />
The deep impression his<br />
father’s words and teachings<br />
made on his young mind was<br />
profound and is evident in his<br />
philosophical works and poetry,<br />
yet Coleridge was only <strong>to</strong> know<br />
him for seven short years.<br />
“I remember walking with him<br />
one winter evening”, he said,<br />
“from a farmer’s house, a mile<br />
from Ottery - he <strong>to</strong>ld me the<br />
names of the stars and… when<br />
I came home he showed me<br />
how they rolled round”.<br />
“I heard him with a profound<br />
delight and admiration but<br />
without the least mixture of<br />
wonder or incredulity. Ought<br />
children <strong>to</strong> be permitted <strong>to</strong><br />
read romances and s<strong>to</strong>ries of<br />
giants , magicians and genii? I<br />
know of no other way of giving<br />
the mind a love of the Great<br />
and the Whole”.<br />
STC’s mother, Anne Bowden<br />
Coleridge (<strong>17</strong>26-1809) came<br />
from Exmoor and married her<br />
husband, a widower with four<br />
sons, in Exeter. She bore him<br />
nine sons and one daughter,<br />
Samuel being the baby of the<br />
family.<br />
She was “industriously<br />
attentive <strong>to</strong> her household<br />
duties, and devoted <strong>to</strong> the care<br />
of her husband and family”.<br />
“She had neither love nor<br />
sympathy for display in others<br />
and she disliked, as she would<br />
say, ‘harpsichord ladies’, and<br />
strongly tried <strong>to</strong> impress upon<br />
her sons their little value in<br />
these accomplishments in their<br />
choice of wives”.<br />
A night of drama<br />
Anne spoiled her youngest<br />
child, something that did not<br />
endear him <strong>to</strong> his older brother,<br />
Francis.“When I was seven,”<br />
Coleridge related, “I had asked<br />
my mother one evening <strong>to</strong><br />
cut my cheese entire so that<br />
I might <strong>to</strong>ast it. This was no<br />
easy matter , it being a crumbly<br />
cheese”.<br />
YOUNG COLERIDGE IN THE PIXIES’ PARLOUR:<br />
Lord Byron mocked him and said that he had a fairy for a muse<br />
“I went in<strong>to</strong> the garden for<br />
something or other and in<br />
the meantime my Brother<br />
Frank minced my cheese ‘<strong>to</strong><br />
disappoint the favourite’. I<br />
returned, saw the exploit, and<br />
in an agony of passion flew<br />
at Frank - he pretended <strong>to</strong> be<br />
seriously hurt by the blow,<br />
flung himself on the ground,<br />
and there lay with outstretched<br />
limbs - I hung over his moaning<br />
& in a great fright - he leapt<br />
up & with a horse laugh gave<br />
me a severe blow in the face - I<br />
seized a knife, and was running<br />
at him when my Mother came<br />
in & <strong>to</strong>ok me by the arm - I<br />
expected a flogging - and<br />
struggling from her I ran away,<br />
<strong>to</strong> the hill at the bot<strong>to</strong>m of<br />
which the Otter flows - about<br />
one mile from Ottery”.<br />
“There I stayed: my rage died<br />
away but not my obstinacy<br />
& taking out a little shilling<br />
book which had, at the end,<br />
morning & evening prayers , I<br />
very devotedly repeated them -<br />
thinking at the same time with<br />
inward & gloomy satisfaction,<br />
how miserable my Mother must<br />
be!”<br />
Night fell by the Otter amid<br />
pouring rain and as he hid<br />
in the damp grass he was<br />
cry’d by the Ottery Crier and<br />
neighbours scoured the woods<br />
and meadows, ponds were<br />
dragged, so <strong>to</strong>o was the river -<br />
all in vain.<br />
He was found in the morning<br />
and carried <strong>to</strong> his bed. The<br />
rheumatic fever he later<br />
contracted afflicted him for<br />
years <strong>to</strong> come and was treated<br />
with laudanum, which fostered<br />
a lifelong opium addiction.<br />
With the church (including the<br />
church cat) and churchyard<br />
his immediate playgrounds he<br />
later recalled how “I used <strong>to</strong><br />
lie by the wall and mope, and<br />
my spirits used <strong>to</strong> come upon<br />
me sudden and in a flood; and I<br />
then was accus<strong>to</strong>med <strong>to</strong> run up<br />
and down the churchyard and<br />
act over again all I had been<br />
reading, <strong>to</strong> the docks and the<br />
nettles and the rank grass. I<br />
became a dreamer.”<br />
Towards the latter end of<br />
September <strong>17</strong>81 his father died<br />
suddenly and unexpectedly<br />
on his return from Plymouth<br />
where he had taken brother<br />
Francis <strong>to</strong> become a<br />
midshipman. “The image of my<br />
father,” Coleridge wrote, “my<br />
revered, kind, kind, learned,<br />
simple hearted father, is a<br />
religion <strong>to</strong> me”.<br />
A change of name<br />
In April of the next year he was<br />
taken <strong>to</strong> the Feni<strong>to</strong>n crossroads<br />
and lifted up and on<strong>to</strong> the<br />
outside of the coach that was<br />
<strong>to</strong> take him <strong>to</strong> London: that<br />
departure point, marked <strong>to</strong>day<br />
by a tall, s<strong>to</strong>ne cross erected<br />
<strong>to</strong> honour the memory of a<br />
martyred kinsman, Bishop John<br />
Coleridge Patteson - was the<br />
start of his exile away from the<br />
place and people he loved, for<br />
some seven long years.<br />
He had been given a charity<br />
place at Christ’s Hospital in<br />
London and of his time there he<br />
wrote that he was “Depressed,<br />
moping, friendless, a poor<br />
orphan, half starved,” yet it<br />
was here .that he made lifelong<br />
friendships with boys who were<br />
<strong>to</strong> become some of the great<br />
writers in the English language.<br />
Charles Lamb, William Hazlitt<br />
and Leigh Hunt <strong>to</strong> name but a<br />
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How this came about is related<br />
by the late John Whitham<br />
in his book Ottery St. Mary,<br />
a <strong>Devonshire</strong> Town, who<br />
recounts an episode in the life<br />
of Francis George Coleridge<br />
(<strong>17</strong>94-1854) who practised as a<br />
solici<strong>to</strong>r in the <strong>to</strong>wn, as did John<br />
Whitham.<br />
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH,<br />
who addressed his great<br />
unfinished poem 'The Recluse'<br />
<strong>to</strong> Coleridge, “who inspired the<br />
work”<br />
He left Christ’s when he was <strong>17</strong><br />
and went up <strong>to</strong> Jesus College,<br />
Cambridge, studied hard and<br />
wrote Greek poetry “like a mad<br />
dog” - which won him a prize -<br />
but he never <strong>to</strong>ok a degree and<br />
after walking away from his<br />
studies twice and “indulging<br />
in a tempest of pleasure in<br />
London” he changed his name <strong>to</strong><br />
Silas Tomkyn Cumberbatch and<br />
became a horse-soldier with the<br />
Dragoons.<br />
(He always hated his first name,<br />
Samuel, and frequently used<br />
pseudonyms in his writing.<br />
His pen names included<br />
Gnome, Zagri, and Nehemiah<br />
Higginbot<strong>to</strong>m).<br />
His military career lasted some<br />
four months before he was<br />
bought-out by his family and<br />
returned <strong>to</strong> Cambridge.<br />
Picnic among pixies<br />
Before he married Sarah Fricker<br />
(<strong>17</strong>40-1845) and in search of a<br />
love - or at least romance - in<br />
his life he came back from<br />
Cambridge <strong>to</strong> Ottery, first s<strong>to</strong>p<br />
the family home and his mother<br />
but then, two days later, he<br />
headed back <strong>to</strong> his beloved river<br />
Otter and one of his childhood’s<br />
secret places. This was the<br />
so-called Pixies’ Parlour and<br />
this his chosen spot for a rather<br />
special picnic he hosted.<br />
St. Mary's Chruch, viewed from the Otter Valley's East Hill. PHOTO: Mike Bird<br />
It is a place that survives <strong>to</strong> this<br />
day - more or less - and inspired<br />
one of his poems Songs of the<br />
Pixies - causing Lord Byron <strong>to</strong><br />
taunt him by writing that, “He<br />
has a pixie for a muse!” This is<br />
the poem’s introduction:<br />
Initials carved by Samuel Taylor<br />
Coleridge in <strong>17</strong>89 on the rock at<br />
Pixies' Parlour<br />
“The Pixies, in the superstition of<br />
<strong>Devonshire</strong>, are a race of beings<br />
invisibly small, and harmless<br />
or friendly <strong>to</strong> man. At a small<br />
distance from a village in that<br />
county, half-way up a woodcovered<br />
hill, is an excavation<br />
called the Pixies’ Parlour. The<br />
roots of old trees form its<br />
ceiling; and on its sides are<br />
innumerable cyphers, among<br />
which the author discovered<br />
his own cypher and those of<br />
his brothers, cut by the hand of<br />
their childhood. At the foot of<br />
the hill flows the river Otter. To<br />
this place the Author, during<br />
the summer months of the<br />
year <strong>17</strong>93, conducted a party<br />
of young ladies; one of whom,<br />
of stature elegantly small, and<br />
of complexion colourless yet<br />
clear, was proclaimed the Faery<br />
Queen”.<br />
That young lady’s name was<br />
Elizabeth Boutflower, who,<br />
whilst doubtless delighted with<br />
the attention was evidently not<br />
sufficiently impressed by STC’s<br />
rhyming couplets and married<br />
elsewhere some short while<br />
after.<br />
What then of that epic Rime<br />
of the Ancient Mariner, the<br />
wondrous Kubla Kahn and the<br />
rest? All of these came later<br />
and <strong>to</strong>gether with the fuller<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ry of his extraordinary life<br />
beyond the confines of the<br />
beautiful Otter Valley are well<br />
documented elsewhere whilst<br />
this is solely about his formative<br />
years in his beloved Devon.<br />
After his death in Highgate,<br />
London on Friday, 25 July 1834<br />
at the age of just 52, it was said<br />
of him that “As a poet, his place<br />
is indisputable: it is high among<br />
the highest of all time”.<br />
A poet's pilgrimage<br />
But the greatest tribute by one<br />
great poet <strong>to</strong> another must<br />
surely be the pilgrimage that<br />
William Wordsworth made <strong>to</strong><br />
Ottery St. Mary some 13 years<br />
after his great friend’s death.<br />
“On coming in<strong>to</strong> the church one<br />
afternoon <strong>to</strong>wards the end of<br />
May, 1841, he had noticed a tall,<br />
elderly gentleman. Thinking<br />
that he was an interested<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>r, he approached him and<br />
was surprised <strong>to</strong> find he was<br />
the celebrated poet William<br />
Wordsworth. He gave him a<br />
warm welcome and invited him<br />
<strong>to</strong> tea with his family at the<br />
Manor House”.<br />
Wordsworth had travelled<br />
from the Lake District <strong>to</strong> make<br />
farewell visits <strong>to</strong> his old haunts<br />
in the Quan<strong>to</strong>cks after an<br />
absence of over 40 years and<br />
had decided <strong>to</strong> include this, the<br />
birthplace of his old friend at<br />
the culmination of his journey<br />
<strong>to</strong> the West Country.<br />
The memorial<br />
How appropriate therefore<br />
that the very place where a<br />
friendless little boy once ‘moped<br />
and played and dreamed’,<br />
the self-same place that<br />
Wordsworth came <strong>to</strong> pay tribute<br />
<strong>to</strong> friendship and genius is <strong>to</strong><br />
become the site of a memorial<br />
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Horse<br />
Care<br />
Empathy<br />
by Natalie Bucklar<br />
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Natalie Bucklar<br />
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Natalie has owned horses for over<br />
30 years and owns East Devon<br />
Riding Academy near Sidmouth.<br />
She has previously lectured in<br />
Equine Science <strong>to</strong> degree level and<br />
produced research for preparing<br />
Great Britains' equestrian teams<br />
for the Olympics. Natalie provides<br />
consultations in horse management,<br />
training and problem solving using<br />
a force-free, science based approach.<br />
Empathy<br />
At East Devon Riding Academy,<br />
one of the skills we like <strong>to</strong> develop<br />
in riders is empathy. The ability <strong>to</strong><br />
understand and share the feelings<br />
of the horse undoubtedly makes<br />
you a better horse person but<br />
furthermore, it enhances your<br />
own life <strong>to</strong>o.<br />
Amazing research carried out<br />
with rats showed that they would<br />
release other rats from a cage even<br />
if there was no reward for doing so.<br />
Taking it one step further, when<br />
given the choice of two cages, one<br />
containing a rat and one chocolate,<br />
the rats would open both cages,<br />
often sharing the chocolate with<br />
the rat they had released. This<br />
research clearly demonstrated<br />
empathy in action and shows that<br />
helping others brings rewards<br />
beyond anything tangible.<br />
I’ve often heard riders complain<br />
that their horse won’t do<br />
something, even though<br />
they’ve asked it <strong>to</strong> several times.<br />
At this point I like <strong>to</strong> go back<br />
<strong>to</strong> square one, checking the<br />
understanding and execution<br />
of the communication offered<br />
by the rider. Often something is<br />
missing or physical actions are<br />
contradic<strong>to</strong>ry and then there’s the<br />
regular occurrence of perception<br />
not matching reality. The rider<br />
thinks they have done something<br />
or asked a certain way but the<br />
reality is very different. This can be<br />
highlighted with a simple exercise-<br />
try it. Put your hands out in front<br />
of you, side by side level with your<br />
shoulders, then close your eyes.<br />
Put one arm up <strong>to</strong> your ear and<br />
one arm down <strong>to</strong> your thigh then<br />
bring your hands back <strong>to</strong>gether<br />
in front of you. When you think<br />
your hands are level open your<br />
eyes. Are your hands level? If they<br />
are, well done, you have better<br />
perception than most. With many<br />
people one hand will be higher<br />
than the other, showing that even<br />
though the person thought they<br />
were level, the reality is different.<br />
So many riders think they’ve got<br />
their shoulders in the right place<br />
or their leg aid was soft but in<br />
many cases this is not an accurate<br />
representation of what the horse<br />
feels or even thinks. Perceived rein<br />
contact has been shown <strong>to</strong> be<br />
inaccurate even by experienced<br />
riders- what they would describe<br />
as light pressure has been proven<br />
<strong>to</strong> be anything but when it has<br />
been measured objectively with<br />
strain gauges attached <strong>to</strong> the reins.<br />
One other exercise <strong>to</strong> help<br />
understand a horses perspective is<br />
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attempting <strong>to</strong> swallow in different<br />
ways. First, swallow normally. Then<br />
try <strong>to</strong> swallow with your <strong>to</strong>ngue<br />
held down <strong>to</strong> the bot<strong>to</strong>m of your<br />
mouth. Feel the difference? Now<br />
try <strong>to</strong> swallow with the <strong>to</strong>ngue<br />
held down but with the mouth<br />
both open and closed, which is<br />
easier? The hardest way <strong>to</strong> swallow<br />
is with both the <strong>to</strong>ngue held down<br />
and the mouth shut- it’s possible<br />
but it’s not easy as it completely<br />
changes the way the mouth<br />
needs <strong>to</strong> function <strong>to</strong> swallow<br />
properly. Now think about the<br />
horse wearing a bit in conjunction<br />
with a tight noseband or one that<br />
is designed <strong>to</strong> keep the mouth<br />
closed. With this tack arrangement<br />
the <strong>to</strong>ngue is prevented from<br />
coming up <strong>to</strong> the roof of the<br />
mouth normally and the horse<br />
is forced <strong>to</strong> keep its mouth shut.<br />
This is why horses can be seen<br />
with frothy mouths, it’s not<br />
acceptance of the bit, it’s because<br />
swallowing is being impaired. I am<br />
hoping this exercise has inspired<br />
empathy <strong>to</strong>wards all those horses<br />
that are expected <strong>to</strong> perform a<br />
job, listen <strong>to</strong> the rider and even<br />
carry out intense exercise whilst<br />
having difficulty swallowing! And<br />
hopefully for those who can, this<br />
empathy can be used <strong>to</strong> help out<br />
a horse or two.<br />
Happy Riding!<br />
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The Old Vet’nary<br />
by Ken Watson<br />
A life on the road<br />
a friendly, family practice<br />
Somewhere back in the 70s<br />
the cost of a visit by a vet was<br />
so cheap that I was kept busy,<br />
between surgery times, careering<br />
around the roads of Plymouth<br />
and surrounding countryside<br />
<strong>to</strong> fit in a dozen or more home<br />
visits every day. This was a very<br />
Ken's Triumph TR6<br />
satisfying time, allowing me <strong>to</strong><br />
bond with people and their pets<br />
in their homes.<br />
One day my wife said <strong>to</strong> me, “As<br />
you spend so much time on the<br />
road, why don’t you get yourself<br />
a good car <strong>to</strong> enjoy it”. So I did, a<br />
low mileage Triumph TR6, garish<br />
in it’s body colours, which had<br />
obviously been someone’s pride<br />
and joy. The only snag was its<br />
clutch pedal, which needed a<br />
superhuman effort <strong>to</strong> depress. A<br />
kindly mechanic made me a raised<br />
wooden shoe which he fixed <strong>to</strong><br />
the pedal <strong>to</strong> ease depression, but<br />
it still had a mighty kick.<br />
When I first arrived at the<br />
surgery in it there was a<br />
lot of banter about midlife<br />
crisis and bird pullers,<br />
but I rose above it all and<br />
I thoroughly enjoyed my<br />
time driving it. It had<br />
a hard removable <strong>to</strong>p<br />
which spent most of its<br />
time suspended from<br />
the garage ceiling and a<br />
client made me a <strong>to</strong>nneau which<br />
covered all except the driver’s seat;<br />
but unfortunately I had the only<br />
two proper accidents I have ever<br />
had while driving. In both cases<br />
another car drove in<strong>to</strong> me. In the<br />
worst incident I was travelling<br />
along a residential street parallel<br />
<strong>to</strong> Plymouth’s Alma Road when<br />
a car shot out of a side road and<br />
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struck me on the left rear wheel,<br />
making my car spin through 180<br />
degrees, so that I ended up facing<br />
the way I had just come. They say<br />
that in incidents such as this you<br />
see everything in slow motion and<br />
I can vouch for the truth of that.<br />
As my car spun round, I watched<br />
by Richard Woodward<br />
in dreamy horror as I aimed for a<br />
substantial looking metal lamp<br />
post. A yard short of impact my<br />
rear tyre burst with a bang and<br />
s<strong>to</strong>pped my spin dead. Someone<br />
was watching over me that day.<br />
Driving had not always been that<br />
luxurious. I learnt <strong>to</strong> drive and<br />
passed the text in a Morris Minor,<br />
that most simple and dependable<br />
of cars. After that I did not drive a<br />
car for two years, except for a one<br />
day hire of an Austin Cambridge.<br />
Geordie drives one in the latest<br />
series of Grantchester. It had a<br />
steering column gear shift and<br />
was a very boring car. We also,<br />
for a Norfolk holiday, hired an<br />
ancient Opel which jumped out<br />
of third gear up every hill and<br />
every 50 miles or so, deciding it<br />
needed a rest and refused <strong>to</strong> go<br />
any further until it had a rest in a<br />
layby or farm gateway. Then we<br />
moved <strong>to</strong> Streatley-On-Thames<br />
for the final, clinical, year of Vet<br />
College, and the only digs we<br />
could afford was an ancient<br />
caravan which be bought from<br />
another student for £150. When<br />
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GARDENING<br />
Can it get any prettier I ask you?<br />
Here an old orchard situated<br />
amongs the rolling Devon<br />
countryside at Bow in<br />
South Devon.<br />
DEVON'S APPLE HERITAGE<br />
Nigel Jones suggests that the humble apple is possibly the world's most important fruit,<br />
Devon has certainly benefitted from its perennial bounty over the centuries.<br />
DNA analysis indicated that our modern<br />
apple owes its existence <strong>to</strong> Malus sieversii,<br />
which originated in an area around Kazakhstan’s<br />
mountainous region next <strong>to</strong> its border<br />
with the Tien Shan mountains in China. It<br />
can still be found flourishing <strong>to</strong>day (see map<br />
right). Gradually the apple is thought <strong>to</strong> have<br />
spread along the old silk routes through Asia,<br />
the Middle East and then Europe.<br />
The apple through the centuries<br />
Britain’s apple his<strong>to</strong>ry most probably starts<br />
with the Roman invasion, and although it’s<br />
thought Britain already had apples of a sort in<br />
the Neolithic period, the Romans introduced<br />
varieties that provided much improved taste<br />
and sweetness. The Romans regarded the<br />
apple as a luxury fruit, the Norse gods supposedly<br />
owed their immortality <strong>to</strong> apples, and it’s<br />
reputed that a golden apple (inscribed with “For<br />
the fairest”) started the Trojan war, when it was<br />
thrown down amongst the assembled gods.<br />
Apple plantations in the Nile are mentioned<br />
in a papyrus dated <strong>to</strong> the reign of Rameses II<br />
(1279-1213 BC), apples and orchards were also<br />
referred <strong>to</strong> in Homer’s Odyssey. Today, the<br />
humble apple is the world’s most important<br />
and largest grown fruit crop, with production<br />
at 84.6 million <strong>to</strong>nnes in 2014, China consuming<br />
nearly half that quantity.<br />
Early propagation / grafting<br />
It’s important <strong>to</strong> note that apple trees grown<br />
from pips will be entirely different from their<br />
parents so if an apple was found <strong>to</strong> have all<br />
the properties desired <strong>to</strong> make it exceptional,<br />
such as good eating, resistance <strong>to</strong> pests and<br />
blight, etc, then it was necessary <strong>to</strong> ensure no<br />
changes occurred once the desired properties<br />
were found. This is why grafting was so<br />
important in terms of securing the properties<br />
of the existing strain. It’s said that the Chinese<br />
first worked-out how <strong>to</strong> graft apples, and it’s<br />
known that the Ancient Greeks also carried<br />
this out practice. It’s also said that the Celts<br />
were using grafting, pre Roman invasion, so<br />
there’s some debate about the widely held<br />
view that the Romans made a major input <strong>to</strong><br />
our strains of apple.<br />
Apple culture in Roman times was advanced,<br />
Columella describes cleft and rind grafting<br />
and they had also developed a method of<br />
propagation similar <strong>to</strong> the modern patch<br />
budding technique. Pliny noted that apples<br />
had the highest value amongst fruit and that<br />
apple cultivation was very profitable.<br />
In Europe the monasteries became major<br />
producers of apples, particularly after Charlemagne*<br />
was crowned the Holy Roman Emperor<br />
in AD800, because he introduced a law that<br />
every crown-owned piece of land should have<br />
gardens planted with herbs and fruits, apples<br />
and pears <strong>to</strong> be amongst these. (*The title of<br />
Holy Roman Emperor was held in conjunction<br />
with the rule of the Kingdom of Germany).<br />
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The Norman Conquest & Christianity<br />
In England following the Norman Conquest,<br />
monasteries and priories planted many apple<br />
orchards. They brought with them much<br />
expertise in apple cultivation from France. In<br />
1086, twenty years after the invasion, half of<br />
the land in Kent was owned by the Christian<br />
church and St Augustine’s Abbey at Canterbury,<br />
so you can imagine the Norman/Christian<br />
influence on apple production across England.<br />
Two cultivars of apple became widespread in<br />
the thirteenth century, ʻPearmain’ and ʻCostard’,<br />
there being records of their roots<strong>to</strong>cks being<br />
bought and sold. Cider became a popular and<br />
safe beverage, diluted for children, and cider<br />
became a valuable product with which <strong>to</strong><br />
pay workers, also a popular drink for pilgrims.<br />
When you consider that ale required the<br />
production of an annual crop, whereas cider<br />
apples appeared year in, year out, perhaps<br />
for 70 years once the tree had started <strong>to</strong> fruit,<br />
then the value of the apple was inestimable,<br />
particularly because they could be cold-s<strong>to</strong>red,<br />
providing they were kept frost-free. In addition,<br />
cider had a much longer shelf-life than ale.<br />
GARDENING<br />
Adam and Eve<br />
It’s a question for debate whether our Christian<br />
forebears formed an uneasy alliance with the<br />
apple, and although the apple is not given as<br />
the forbidden fruit in the Old Testament’s Book<br />
of Genesis s<strong>to</strong>ry about Adam and Eve (nor is<br />
any other fruit given), artistic speculation and<br />
interpretation of this s<strong>to</strong>ry in the mediaeval<br />
period eventually began <strong>to</strong> include the apple.<br />
For instance, an engraving by Albrecht Durer in<br />
1504 shows Adam and Eve with the forbidden<br />
fruit being an apple. Again in the 16th century,<br />
Lucas Craach’s (1472-1553) Titian shows Adam<br />
and Eve under an apple tree with a single apple<br />
held jointly between them both (see image).<br />
The apple theme was further propagated by<br />
artists in subsequent generations. It’s interesting<br />
<strong>to</strong> note that Malus - the Latin name for the<br />
apple, means both ʻapple’ and ʻevil’.<br />
The Reformation<br />
Henry VIII played his own part in the his<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
of the apple in England. Following the Black<br />
Death and the War of the Roses, apple production<br />
had declined dramatically in England.<br />
Henry VIII imported French gardeners and<br />
instructed his fruiterer, Richard Harris, <strong>to</strong> identify<br />
and produce new varieties at his orchard in<br />
Kent. The red skinned Pippin was introduced<br />
from France, but in Tudor times the Queene<br />
was the most common variety.<br />
Cider for wages<br />
Cider was once used <strong>to</strong> pay employees, and<br />
it’s said that employers who produced the best<br />
ciders could attract good quality employees,<br />
because much of their wage was paid in lieu<br />
of cider.<br />
The Truck Law<br />
Of course there was a major flaw with paying<br />
employees in goods, as it was down <strong>to</strong> the<br />
employer <strong>to</strong> decide on the value of goods<br />
given <strong>to</strong> employees in lieu of money. It was<br />
very much in the interest of the employee<br />
<strong>to</strong> value whatever goods that were given as<br />
highly as possible, leading <strong>to</strong> much swindling,<br />
(for want of a better word). When researching<br />
the Truck Law, I'd found reference <strong>to</strong> it in 1464,<br />
although no information was forthcoming,<br />
although there were amendments listed for<br />
<strong>17</strong>25, 1831, 1887, 1896 and 1940. It appears<br />
that employee payment with goods was<br />
finally made illegal in 1887 but I stand <strong>to</strong> be<br />
corrected. Edi<strong>to</strong>r<br />
To be continued...<br />
Ireland<br />
North<br />
Sea<br />
United<br />
Kingdom<br />
Denmark<br />
Germany<br />
Baltic<br />
Sea<br />
Poland<br />
Es<strong>to</strong>nia<br />
Latvia<br />
Lithuania<br />
Belarus<br />
THE ORIGINS OF OUR APPLE<br />
Russia<br />
The place where our<br />
current day apple<br />
originates, in the form of<br />
malus sieversii, the mother<br />
(or father) <strong>to</strong> all our apples<br />
Celtic Sea<br />
Bay of Biscay<br />
France<br />
Austria<br />
Romania<br />
Ukraine<br />
Kazakhstan<br />
Mongolia<br />
Portugal<br />
Morocco<br />
Spain<br />
Alboran Sea<br />
Balearic<br />
Sea<br />
Tunisia<br />
Italy<br />
Tyrhenian<br />
Sea<br />
Greece<br />
Mediterranean Sea<br />
Black Sea<br />
Turkey<br />
Syria<br />
Georgia<br />
Armenia<br />
Iraq<br />
Caspian<br />
Sea<br />
Libya<br />
Pakistan<br />
Egypt India<br />
Iran<br />
Turkmenistan<br />
Uzbekistan<br />
Afghanistan<br />
Tajikistan<br />
Kyrgystan<br />
China<br />
Map showing where our modern day apple originates from, Kazakhstan, on the<br />
border with the Tien Shan mountains in China. It's thought that the apple spread<br />
along the old Silk Route, then up in<strong>to</strong> Europe. There's debate as <strong>to</strong> whether the<br />
Romans introduced superior, sweeter apples <strong>to</strong> England, because the Celts were<br />
already using grafting techniques <strong>to</strong> enhance the fruit strains.<br />
The Silk Route<br />
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GARDENING<br />
Nature Matters<br />
by Stephen Hussey of the Devon Wildlife Trust<br />
It’s a family day out...<br />
We - wife, two children and I - have<br />
come <strong>to</strong> the heart of Dartmoor.<br />
We’ve barely begun <strong>to</strong> explore<br />
when our first wildlife experience<br />
of the day comes in<strong>to</strong> view, and<br />
then leaves again just as quickly.<br />
Stepping off the narrow road<br />
between Postbridge and the<br />
hamlet of Bellever we’re walking<br />
a broad pathway through grass<br />
and the autumn deadheads of<br />
wildflowers when we disturb a<br />
grazing roe deer. With bouncing<br />
athleticism, it takes off and in a<br />
few seconds disappears in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
distance.<br />
We’re left <strong>to</strong> discover the open<br />
spaces of Bellever Moor and<br />
Meadows nature reserve. Its<br />
sweeping meadows, sub-divided<br />
by granite walls, were a few<br />
bounds for the deer, but it takes<br />
us the next couple of hours <strong>to</strong><br />
fully explore.<br />
What <strong>to</strong> see - Roe deer<br />
this kind of hay meadow. It’s a<br />
landscape which has gone missing<br />
from much of the remainder of<br />
Dartmoor, let alone the wider<br />
countryside. But at more than 70<br />
hectares Bellever nature reserve<br />
is a sizeable reminder of what<br />
wonderful places they are.<br />
(pho<strong>to</strong> Alexander Backus)<br />
For those who take the time <strong>to</strong> find<br />
it, Bellever Moor and Meadows<br />
also possesses a different side.<br />
Taking a 15 minute walk through<br />
Bellever hamlet past its Youth<br />
Hostel and forestry workers<br />
cottages we come across part<br />
two of the nature reserve. This<br />
is a place called Laughter Hole<br />
and there’s a distinct contrast<br />
here <strong>to</strong> the open moorland we’ve<br />
just been exploring. A patchwork<br />
of nine much smaller fields are<br />
marked out by dry s<strong>to</strong>ne walls<br />
and enclosed by the striking evergreen<br />
background of Bellever<br />
Forest.<br />
This is a more intimate space and<br />
its pleasures come closer <strong>to</strong> hand.<br />
Along the track through the fields<br />
we rub shoulders with the tall<br />
yellow fading flower heads of<br />
ragwort mingled with the last<br />
purples of the season courtesy<br />
of rosebay willowherb.<br />
Picking one of the fields at random<br />
we enter through a gate in<strong>to</strong> a<br />
field which quickly provides a<br />
quickfire test of our botany skills.<br />
Knapweed, bird’s foot trefoil,<br />
creeping buttercup, germander<br />
speedwell are among the plants<br />
we do know, but that are many<br />
others we don’t! In spring and<br />
summer, with flowers on show,<br />
the job of identification should get<br />
easier. Back through a gate and<br />
along a track <strong>to</strong>wards the edge<br />
of the conifer forest we arrive at<br />
a final, remarkable sight - a tree<br />
whose canopy drips with lichen.<br />
Its branches are home <strong>to</strong> a huge<br />
collection of sausage lichen that<br />
dangles <strong>to</strong>wards us. The tree looks<br />
odd with its decoration, but the<br />
lichen’s abundance is a positive<br />
sign, a mark of the good, clean air<br />
hereabouts. It’s a scene that might<br />
appear in a tropical rainforest -<br />
but the keen wind and the first<br />
drops of a cold autumn shower are<br />
enough <strong>to</strong> keep us in the present<br />
and remind us that it’s time <strong>to</strong><br />
turn for home.<br />
Visiting Bellever<br />
Moor and Meadows<br />
Bellever Moor and Meadows<br />
can be found close <strong>to</strong> the Dartmoor<br />
village of Postbridge. Go<br />
<strong>to</strong> www.devonwildlifetrust.org/<br />
wildlife/reserves for directions<br />
and visi<strong>to</strong>r details.<br />
The truth is we’re in no hurry,<br />
there’s plenty <strong>to</strong> experience.<br />
Meadow pipits fly up from the<br />
tall grasses as we walk, we meet<br />
linnets sat along a strand of<br />
boundary fence wire and hear<br />
ravens and buzzards overhead.<br />
Then there’s the scent of grasses,<br />
herbs and wildflowers as we take<br />
each step ‒ a faint reminder of<br />
the summer just past. Much of<br />
the nature reserve is covered in<br />
Great open space at Bellever Moor and Meadows nature reserve<br />
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Life Matters<br />
Balancing the stresses of work and living<br />
with health and relaxation<br />
Courses & Classes<br />
ADULT LEARNING<br />
CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAP PRINTING<br />
18 Nov- Bur<strong>to</strong>n Art Gallery & Museum,<br />
Bideford.<br />
STIR-UP SUNDAY<br />
19 Nov- Trill Farm, Axminster.<br />
ART WORKSHOPS<br />
VAN DYCK AT COURT, DR STEPHEN<br />
BEMROSE COURSE<br />
<strong>17</strong> <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>to</strong> 21 Nov- Kennaway House,<br />
Sidmouth.<br />
SILK PAINTING SCARVES<br />
22 <strong>Oct</strong>- Coastal Craft Collective, Sea<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
JAKE WINKLE. WILD IN<br />
WATERCOLOUR<br />
02 Nov- East Devon Art, Sidmouth.<br />
JOHN HOAR. WATERCOLOUR - FAST<br />
AND FREE.<br />
09 Nov- East Devon Art, Sidmouth.<br />
CRAFT<br />
BY THE LOOM A SPINNING &<br />
WEAVING CRAFT EVENT<br />
27 <strong>Oct</strong>- Axminster Heritage, Axminster.<br />
FAIR ISLE KNITTING & STEEKING AT<br />
SPIN A YARN<br />
31 <strong>Oct</strong>- Spin A Yarn, Bovey Tracey.<br />
ADVANCED SOAP MAKING<br />
04 Nov <strong>to</strong> 05 Nov- Trill Farm, Axminster.<br />
CRAFT SOCIAL EVENINGS - WIRE &<br />
BEAD DECS<br />
08 Nov- Coastal Craft Collective, Sea<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
SIDMOUTH CRAFTERS<br />
09 Nov- Sidmouth Crafters, Sidmouth.<br />
COFFEE AND CREATE.CRAFT<br />
TASTER SESSION<br />
14 Nov- East Town Cafe, Credi<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
WILLOW WEAVING CHRISTMAS<br />
DECORATIONS<br />
<strong>17</strong> Nov- Trill Farm, Axminster.<br />
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22 Nov- Coastal Craft Collective, Sea<strong>to</strong>n.<br />
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AT BUCKFAST ABBEY<br />
12 <strong>Dec</strong>- Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh.<br />
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Rio Bailey, who works in South Devon,<br />
describes her love for life as a<br />
Live in Companion.<br />
There is a real connection that is formed when<br />
getting <strong>to</strong> know a new companion<br />
live-in Companion provides care,<br />
A assistance and companionship <strong>to</strong><br />
people with a range of difficulties and<br />
personal restrictions that affect their<br />
ability <strong>to</strong> carry out daily activities in<br />
and around the house, as well as in<br />
the community. The people looked<br />
after all have their individual issues<br />
with help: some with various types of<br />
dementia, sensory impairments and<br />
disabilities such as Multiple Sclerosis.<br />
We speak <strong>to</strong> local Devon woman,<br />
Rio, about her experiences being a<br />
Live-in Companion.<br />
"Walking up <strong>to</strong> the house you have no<br />
idea who is on the other side of that<br />
door. It can be very nerve racking<br />
as you need <strong>to</strong> build a relationship<br />
with a stranger quickly - being open<br />
minded and thick skin helps a lot.<br />
Getting <strong>to</strong> know a person and their<br />
Insomnia<br />
Headaches<br />
Back pain<br />
Sciatica<br />
Also safe for children<br />
routine is a fun but sometimes<br />
challenging experience. You may<br />
be the first person <strong>to</strong> care for them<br />
or the fifth, but what is important<br />
is that you will be the one who will<br />
The beauty of live<br />
in care is that there<br />
is an opportunity<br />
<strong>to</strong> build a strong<br />
friendship<br />
be providing a high level of care in<br />
a personal way, adapting <strong>to</strong> that<br />
individual’s physical and emotional<br />
needs.<br />
"I get a sense of pride from my job,<br />
actively making a difference <strong>to</strong> not<br />
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their independence, so I also always<br />
ask never assume.<br />
"There is a real connection that is<br />
formed when getting <strong>to</strong> know new<br />
people and personalities, what<br />
makes them smile and what makes<br />
them sad. I love being a person<br />
someone can turn <strong>to</strong> for help <strong>to</strong> make<br />
them laugh or hold their hand as<br />
they cry.<br />
"Even though there is a personalised<br />
care plan you quickly learn that you<br />
have <strong>to</strong> adapt. Many days have<br />
been quite different <strong>to</strong> the previous!<br />
Everyone’s routine is be different,<br />
as a live in companion you have <strong>to</strong><br />
adapt quickly.<br />
"The beauty of live in care is that<br />
there is an opportunity <strong>to</strong> build a<br />
strong friendship; you learn almost<br />
everything there is <strong>to</strong> know about the<br />
person you are caring for. Knowing<br />
someone so well also means that<br />
you can easily spot when something<br />
changes, and adapt how you care<br />
for them <strong>to</strong> ensure that their needs<br />
are met.<br />
"I love my job!"<br />
Rio Bailey, 22, a Live-In Companion<br />
with Bluebird Care.<br />
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continued...<br />
Emma’s<br />
Outdoor<br />
Adventures<br />
by Emma Moore<br />
The Old Vet’nary<br />
continued from page 87<br />
A life on the road<br />
est<br />
ore<br />
ean<br />
the<br />
rst<br />
yak<br />
by<br />
yak<br />
the<br />
ing<br />
elp<br />
ter<br />
Despite our false start we were<br />
soon well away, striding through<br />
the crashing waves and loving<br />
every minute of our new exhilarating<br />
sport, it didn’t take us<br />
long <strong>to</strong> fall in love with our little<br />
boats and the amazing feeling<br />
that came with being completely<br />
free and at one with the incredibly<br />
powerful sea.<br />
Paddling strong we decided<br />
<strong>to</strong> head on a bit further, so<br />
we cruised past Ness Cove in<br />
search of Smugglers Cove the<br />
next secluded beach along, only<br />
accessible at low tide or via a boat.<br />
A perfect spot <strong>to</strong> have a little rest<br />
and some well-earned lunch.<br />
We then spent a good couple of<br />
hours playing around in the sea<br />
before catching the tide in and<br />
heading home. We’ve come away<br />
with not only an amazing day<br />
exploring but also gaining a huge<br />
respect for the sea and admiration<br />
of the beautiful coastlines we have<br />
all around us.<br />
Until next time...<br />
Emma<br />
it came <strong>to</strong> vacations, there was<br />
no rest for vet students. We had<br />
<strong>to</strong> “see practice” somewhere<br />
and produce a written record of<br />
interesting cases witnessed. To be<br />
near the practice and night calls, it<br />
would be useful <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>w our caravan<br />
<strong>to</strong> my chosen practice in North<br />
Taw<strong>to</strong>n. It would need a powerful<br />
car <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>w our heavy old 4 wheel<br />
van. On the forecourt of a garage in<br />
Pangbourne we spotted a big old<br />
Talbot 110 with a canvas hood, a<br />
running board and headlamps like<br />
searchlights. It had a pre-selec<strong>to</strong>r<br />
gear change on the steering wheel<br />
so that you set the required gear,<br />
double declutched and carried on<br />
your way. There was no choke, but<br />
a contraption called KiGas. This<br />
had <strong>to</strong> be pumped vigorously at<br />
least ten times and then you tried<br />
<strong>to</strong> start with the ignition key. If<br />
that did not work, it was out the<br />
front with the starting handle,<br />
which either put your back out<br />
or dislocated your thumb. So by<br />
the time you got it running, you<br />
had forgotten where you were<br />
going, but just felt the need <strong>to</strong><br />
go indoors and have a lie down.<br />
But what a magnificent beast it<br />
was <strong>to</strong> drive. It cost me £110, of<br />
which I had <strong>to</strong> borrow £100, but<br />
I think they must have seen me<br />
coming because within 6 months<br />
the big end packed up and it was<br />
scrap. Still, it served its purpose<br />
gallantly, <strong>to</strong>wed our caravan<br />
twice and finally, unencumbered<br />
by caravan, carried us and all<br />
our worldly possessions, which<br />
included a pregnant wife, from<br />
Streatley <strong>to</strong> Sidmouth <strong>to</strong> my first<br />
job with the big end clanking so<br />
loud that the staff of every garage<br />
on the old A303 came out <strong>to</strong> cheer<br />
us on our way.<br />
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The diary of lady farmer, Janet East<br />
were over. She never spoke as<br />
I put my head down in shame<br />
and walked back <strong>to</strong> the gate.<br />
I couldn’t do it. Don’t ask me<br />
why. The rams are huge, strong,<br />
very fast, much younger than<br />
me and <strong>to</strong>day I knew that I<br />
wouldn’t win. They would beat<br />
me. I didn’t want that <strong>to</strong> happen<br />
and more importantly I didn’t<br />
want <strong>to</strong> let my mum down ‒ it<br />
would be the first time ever.<br />
My time is up, I don’t want <strong>to</strong><br />
work anymore, my work is<br />
complete and its time <strong>to</strong> rest.<br />
My name is Todd. I am a brown,<br />
foxy looking, pure bred border<br />
collie and I am 13 years old. I<br />
was born at Yellingham Farm<br />
and was one of 4 pups out of<br />
my mum’s fantastic border<br />
collie called Tinker. I have<br />
loved every minute of my last<br />
12 years of work. Yesterday,<br />
mum <strong>to</strong>ok me over <strong>to</strong> the small<br />
paddock down our lane where<br />
we keep our s<strong>to</strong>ck rams after<br />
they finish work in the autumn.<br />
It’s a pretty field, out of the way<br />
of the rest of the farm and has<br />
2 small stables in the corner<br />
which provide ideal shelter<br />
for the sheep. My job was <strong>to</strong><br />
carefully work them up the far<br />
hedge <strong>to</strong> the stables and gently<br />
push them in before mum<br />
quickly shuts the gate ‒ it’s<br />
normally feet problems that<br />
need sorting. Sounds easy? Not<br />
always. Depends on their mood.<br />
I always get picked out of all<br />
My work is finished.....<br />
the dogs <strong>to</strong> do the ram work.<br />
They don’t frighten me and<br />
never have. It’s just a matter of<br />
how you treat them. Early in<br />
my career I learnt the benefits<br />
of giving sheep a little nip on<br />
the nose and they never forget.<br />
Rams are a different matter<br />
and you can’t take anything<br />
for granted. Mum hates them,<br />
doesn’t trust them and never<br />
ever enters the field without<br />
her trusty wooden sheep<br />
crook. When the stick gets<br />
taken off the hook outside<br />
the back door, one of us 4<br />
working dogs knows we<br />
are going <strong>to</strong> work. We all<br />
get excited, bark a bit, spin<br />
around in circles, hoping it<br />
will be our turn. I’ve always<br />
done any work associated<br />
with rams, always have and<br />
I suppose mum <strong>to</strong>ok it for<br />
granted that I always will. I am<br />
old for a Border Collie but I still<br />
run and enjoy the odd bit of<br />
work, although I must say, fast<br />
work is no longer my forte.<br />
I stayed a mum’s heels as we<br />
walked the familiar route down<br />
the lane. The blinking gate<br />
always makes a massive noise<br />
as we open it and the 2 mature,<br />
large rams s<strong>to</strong>p grazing and<br />
make a beeline for the furthest<br />
corner in the field ‒ they know<br />
what’s coming ‒ me! We both<br />
walked steadily <strong>to</strong>wards them,<br />
no rushing, no words. I s<strong>to</strong>pped,<br />
got my first quiet command:<br />
“Come Bye Todd”<br />
I didn’t move. Again the same<br />
quiet command, again I didn’t<br />
move. As we both s<strong>to</strong>od still,<br />
Mum looked at me, I looked<br />
back and my eyes <strong>to</strong>ld her that<br />
<strong>to</strong>day, for me, my working days<br />
She unders<strong>to</strong>od and slowly<br />
walked back with me <strong>to</strong> the<br />
gate, up the lane and back<br />
<strong>to</strong> the yard and through the<br />
double wooden gates. She<br />
lent down, patted me and in<br />
return I wagged my tail as a<br />
way of saying thank you for<br />
everything, particularly for<br />
understanding the situation<br />
that we faced 10 minutes ago in<br />
the field. All she said was …<br />
“I’ll go and fetch Nell ‒ you stay<br />
here”.<br />
I could see mum was crying<br />
but I hope she unders<strong>to</strong>od that<br />
<strong>to</strong>day, I instinctively knew my<br />
working days were over. Nell,<br />
a good young dog, will do a<br />
reasonable job I’m sure, but she<br />
needs <strong>to</strong> slow down with those<br />
feisty rams or there will be a<br />
few harsh words spoken. (Note<br />
<strong>to</strong> self ‒ must have a quick<br />
word with her before she goes<br />
off <strong>to</strong> work those rams).<br />
It was a beautiful day and I laid<br />
down in the yard and closed my<br />
eyes. I had done my bit. It’s time<br />
for the younger dogs <strong>to</strong> take<br />
my place.<br />
I have had a good life, I have<br />
worked hard in rain, sun, and<br />
snow and given everything I<br />
could <strong>to</strong> serve mum. In return,<br />
she has given me food, a good<br />
home, love and real respect. A<br />
dog can ask for no more.<br />
PS Maybe a bed in front of the<br />
Aga?<br />
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devon's crosses | Drywell Cross<br />
Dartmoor's magnetic pull is intractable, pristine<br />
landscapes, unique cultural treasures, impressive natural<br />
feature, I challenge anyone not <strong>to</strong> consider it a magical<br />
place <strong>to</strong> visit.<br />
What's as<strong>to</strong>unding is how often you<br />
come across the many s<strong>to</strong>ne crosses<br />
lurking across Dartmoor, often in<br />
the middle of nowhere. Some are<br />
extremely ancient, markers of times<br />
spanning millennia, Celtic, Saxon,<br />
Norman, their appearance I hesitate<br />
<strong>to</strong> say, is almost commonplace. From<br />
what I've read, the purpose of these<br />
crosses seems <strong>to</strong> be unknown, some<br />
are positioned at crossroads, although<br />
many aren't. According <strong>to</strong> dartmoorcrosses.org.uk<br />
the Drywell Cross has<br />
had a checkered his<strong>to</strong>ry, it lies 400<br />
yards north of Jordan Manor and it's<br />
said that a Mr Masson Phillips recorded<br />
that in 1937, he found the head of the<br />
cross build in<strong>to</strong> a nearby roadside wall.<br />
There was no sign of the lower shaft,<br />
and when a Mr Harry Starkey looked<br />
for the cross during the 1950s, it was<br />
found in a nearby ditch and later still<br />
it was found in a pile of rubble in a<br />
field. Thankfully, in 1967 the cross was<br />
res<strong>to</strong>red by the Dartmoor Preservation<br />
Society (led by Masson Phillips), a<br />
replacement had been found for the<br />
lower shaft at the grounds of a house<br />
in Totnes. Jordan manor is his<strong>to</strong>ric, the<br />
name Jordan being interesting with<br />
the most obvious reference being<br />
<strong>to</strong> the river and its associations with<br />
Judaism and Christianity although in<br />
1239-58 a Jordan de Exeter existed, an<br />
Anglo-Norman knight. Perhaps there's<br />
some connection there? Edi<strong>to</strong>r<br />
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MANAGING your MONEY<br />
"the hardest thing in the world<br />
<strong>to</strong> understand is income tax"<br />
Albert Einstein<br />
Celebrating 26 years of<br />
providing independent<br />
financial advice in Devon<br />
Robots <strong>to</strong> the rescue..<br />
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Proprie<strong>to</strong>r of<br />
RICHMOND INDEPENDENT<br />
We seem <strong>to</strong> be having the same pension headlines<br />
in the news again and again; "Millions will have<br />
<strong>to</strong> wait longer <strong>to</strong> get their state pension".<br />
The original plan was <strong>to</strong> increase<br />
state pension age from 67 <strong>to</strong> 68<br />
between 2044 and 2046 - now there<br />
are plans <strong>to</strong> bring this forward <strong>to</strong><br />
between 2037 and 2039. The DWP<br />
has put the move down <strong>to</strong> necessity<br />
due <strong>to</strong> the increasing financial<br />
burden of paying out the state<br />
pension <strong>to</strong> retirees who are living<br />
longer in retirement. The recent<br />
proposals will mean that around 6<br />
million people in their 40s will need<br />
<strong>to</strong> wait or work longer before they<br />
can draw their state pension.<br />
For many retirees the state pension<br />
forms a basic reliable amount of<br />
So the state<br />
pension age keeps<br />
rolling in<strong>to</strong> the<br />
distant future<br />
pension income which enables<br />
them <strong>to</strong> cover the necessities<br />
in retirement.<br />
The later state<br />
pension age will mean paying more<br />
contributions and missing out on<br />
pension payments. The financial<br />
effect is that this is going <strong>to</strong> cost<br />
thousands of pounds more for the<br />
younger generations. My own state<br />
pension age is now 6 years later than<br />
my sibling who has only managed<br />
<strong>to</strong> clock up a 10 year working life<br />
and is now retired. Whereas, once<br />
I reach retirement (hopefully) I will<br />
have clocked up around 45 years of<br />
work and contributions !<br />
So the State Pension age keeps<br />
rolling in<strong>to</strong> the distant future.<br />
Recently, I've advised clients who<br />
have been effected by the earliest<br />
changes - the 65 <strong>to</strong> 66<br />
move and when you're<br />
not in good health or<br />
you're in an extremely<br />
stressful occupation,<br />
even this one extra<br />
year can seem like an<br />
eternity. In the future,<br />
some people will be working and<br />
paying an additional 8 years of<br />
contributions and this will affect<br />
their retirement plans even more<br />
than <strong>to</strong>day's up and coming retirees.<br />
It strikes me that having your own<br />
pension arrangement provides<br />
you with a lot of flexibility when it<br />
comes <strong>to</strong> timing and arranging your<br />
retirement benefits and it can now<br />
be used flexibly <strong>to</strong> fit in with state<br />
retirement dates and/or final salary<br />
arrangements therefore sometimes<br />
allowing an earlier retirement or part<br />
retirement. This might be a very<br />
important fac<strong>to</strong>r for those suffering<br />
stress or who are in poorer health as<br />
it allows some ability <strong>to</strong> take control<br />
of their retirement.<br />
If you have a reasonable time<br />
frame <strong>to</strong> retirement for making<br />
contributions in<strong>to</strong> your own<br />
The later state pension age will<br />
mean paying more contributions and<br />
missing out on pension payments<br />
pension you should try <strong>to</strong> build up<br />
your pension. Pensions offer tax<br />
relief on your contributions and tax<br />
efficient investment growth and<br />
are probably the most tax efficient<br />
investment you can make.<br />
For those looking for a little solace<br />
in all this bad news I did find an<br />
intriguing article in the press a few<br />
weeks ago which sheds a glimmer<br />
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Helen has been advising<br />
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specialises in the provision<br />
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of hope on the whole situation. A<br />
recent report from the TUC on the<br />
rise of robots and AI has suggested<br />
that the gains made from higher<br />
productivity could<br />
be used <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p<br />
planned increases<br />
in the state pension<br />
age. According <strong>to</strong> the<br />
TUC, we are going <strong>to</strong><br />
benefit from a boost<br />
<strong>to</strong> national prosperity<br />
but we need a debate about who<br />
benefits from this wealth. There's<br />
also been a similar suggestion of<br />
taxing robots and AI which could<br />
boost the coffers. Time will tell how<br />
this will play out - but I suggest it's<br />
not going <strong>to</strong> happen soon so relying<br />
on your personal pension rather<br />
than the robot might be the best<br />
course of action for now.<br />
Helen Mulvaney<br />
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