Country News Nov 2021

country news november 2021 Parish Magazine of Dunchideock and Shillingford St George “We are the dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie, in Flanders fields.” Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Bonfire Night : 5th November. Be aware of pets around then. Remembrance Sunday: 14th Nov. Please see the Diary for everything else!

From the Rectory, Alphington Words… “Let not your hearts be troubled,’” the Cardinal of Milan said. “Those six words of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, are more powerful than any bullet, cannon, or bomb. The people who hold these six words true are unafraid, and they are strong. ‘Let not your hearts be troubled.’ People who hold these words true will surely defeat tyrants and their armies of fear. It has been this way for nineteen hundred and forty-four years. And I promise you it will be this way for all time to come.” Those words are spoken in the book “Beneath a Scarlet Sky”, written by Mark Sullivan. The novel recounts a true story of love and sacrifice, espionage and bravery, in the dying days of World War two, as the Allied forces move north to reclaim Italy from the fascists. The Cardinal’s quotation comes from John’s gospel, spoken by Jesus, shortly before the crucifixion. The fears which troubled the disciples were, of course the soon-to-come betrayal and death of their friend. The fears addressed by the Cardinal were to do with the savagery of death and destruction which was being unleashed on the citizens of Milan in the dying days of fascism. It’s a book which I have found hard to put down. And in particular it has made me think hard about how we “stay strong” in the face of uncertainty. How is it that the words of one person can put strength into us, while spoken by another they come across as insensitive? Faced with an uncertain future, the words of Jesus “Do not let your heart be troubled” could come across as trivial and insensitive. But they don’t. And somehow in the novel, as well as from the mouth of Jesus, they breathe new life into weary spirits. For the people of Milan, they helped them hold more firmly to the slender rope of hope which kept their spirits from giving up. It’s been a reminder to me to use my words well. To consider and pray about their impact. To look for the work of God in and through the things which we say and do. It’s given me a fresh insight into the biblical description of Jesus as “The Word”. Revd. Mike Partridge 2

www.dunchideock.org.uk A link to Country News Online can also be found here. Dunchideock Village Hall 100+ Club October 1. R Bean 2. W & H Hamet-Dakin 3. M & G Bauer Dunchideock Village Hall Events coming up... Tea afternoon: 20th Nov & 22nd Jan from 3pm to 5pm. £5 per head includes sandwiches, cake, and endless tea & coffee. Please note: none in December! Also: New Years Eve Party - Friday 31st December 19:30pm till late. Tickets £25 each (Discount for residents of Dunchideock) to include 2 course meal & cheeseboard, music & entertainment. Children 15 & under free. Get your tickets before they sell out. Contact: Karen 832015, Peter 833936, Callum 07944 887219, Nick 834850, Katrina 833168, Louise 832697 or Gleneth 833966 COMING SOON: Christmas Sing Song & Drinks at the Bar - 18th December at 19:30pm ( to include mince pies & mulled wine ) Donations Welcome. Why not join our Whats App Village Hall Events Page whereby we can message you our planned events. Please let us know your mobile phone number. Please contact any member of our team for any additional details: Karen 832015, Peter 833936, Callum 07944 887219, Nick 834850, Katrina 833168, Louise 832697 or Gleneth 833966 Registered Charity No. 301096 Cake Makers Required. Would you be willing to bake a cake for Dunchideock Village Hall on an occasional basis? Ingredients will be reimbursed. If you are interested please contact Peter on 833936 or Karen on 832015. Thank you! The Macmillan Coffee Morning raised a grand total of £415, made up of £260 in donations and the raffle made £155. A big Thank You to all who supported, donated prizes for the raffle and helped to make it such a success. 3

Dunchideock Village Hall Tea Afternoons Saturdays: 20th Nov & 22nd Jan. 3 - 5pm Entry free! £5.00 to include sandwiches & a selection of cakes and unlimited tea or coffee. All welcome - come along for a chat with friends! Registered Charity No. 301096 Dunchideock Village Hall presents: A Lord Haldon Hotel hosted: New Year’s Eve Party Friday 31st December 7.30pm till Late! Tickets: £25 each - Numbers limited! Includes 2 course meal + Cheeseboard Children 15 & under free! Book now to get tickets, they are limited no. & selling fast! (plus we need to have final numbers early for the hotel!) Tickets from: Karen 832015, Peter 833936, Callum 07944 887219, Nick 834850, Katrina 833168, Louise 832697 or Gleneth 833966 Music & Some sort of entertainment/s! Discounts for Dunchideock residents. There will be hand-cleaning gel available, and as much anti-covid stuff as we can do. 4

Dunchideock Church Calendar 7th November to 15th December 2021 Nov 7th 3rd Before Advent Mission Community at Ashton 10.30am Nov 14th Remembrance Sunday Service with Holy Communion and 10.45am Act of Remembrance Sidesman Readers: Ray Mallett Readings: Jamie Cumming and Ann Mallett Micah 4: v 1-7 and Romans 8: v 31-39 Nov 21st Christ The King Parish Communion at Dunsford 10.30am 8.30am Nov 28th Avent Sunday Holy Communion BCP Sidesman Readers Steve Cook Readings Elizabeth Jenne and Tina Cook Dec 5th Jeremiah 33: v 14-16 and 1 Thessalonians 3: v 9 - end Advent 1 Flower Changing List Church Cleaning Rota Nov. 13 and 20: Shirley Phillips Nov 12-13: Liz Anderson and Heather Ellis Nov. 28: Advent - No Flowers till Christmas Nov 26-27: Pat Ouseley and Belinda Watson 5

Dunchideock Directory Bus Service: Country Bus – Service 360 – www.countrybusdevon.co.uk T: 01626 833664 E: [email protected] Church: Rev’d Ruth Frampton, The Rectory, Dry Lane, Christow, EX6 7PE Rector: T: 01647 253164 E; [email protected] Steve Cook, Webberton Meadows, Dunchideock, EX2 9TX Administrator: T: 01392 832332 E: [email protected] Citizens Advice Bureau: T: 0808 278 7845 (freephone) – no face-to-face service currently Devon County Council: Website: www.devon.gov.uk General: E: [email protected] T: 0845 155 1015 Highways: E: [email protected] T: 0345 155 1004 County Councillor: Alan Connett T: 07843 013705 E: [email protected] Doctors: Ide Lane Surgery: www.idelanesurgery.nhs.uk T: 01392 428900 (appointments) 01392 439868 (emergencies, results etc) St Thomas Health Centre: https://www.stthomasmedicalgroup.co.uk T: 01392 676676 or 01392 676606 E: [email protected] Electricity: Western Power - www.westernpower.co.uk T: 0800 6783 105 (emergencies, power failures) 0800 096 3080 (general) Facebook: www.facebook.com/dunchideockvillage MP: Mel Stride T: 020 7219 7037 E: [email protected] Parish Council: there are currently no parish councillors or parish clerk Teignbridge District Council: Website: www.teignbridge.gov.uk General: T: 01626 361101 Out-of-hours emergency: 01395 516854 Waste Collection: https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/recycling-and-waste/bin- collections/when-are-my-bins-and-boxes-collected/ Cllr Alison Foden E: [email protected] Cllr Charles Nuttall T: 07486 041108 E: [email protected] Cllr Andrew Swain T: 07756 253908 E: [email protected] Police: Devon & Cornwall Police - www.devon-cornwall.police.uk Telephone: Emergency: 999 Other: 101 Fraud and Internet Crime: 0300 123 2040 Village Hall: Karen Robson T: 01392 832105 E: [email protected] Chair: Peter Doyle T: 01392 833936 E: [email protected] Bookings: Water: South West Water - www.southwestwater.co.uk T: 0344 346 2020 (emergencies) 0344 346 1010 (accounts/general enquiries) Website: www.dunchideock.org.uk Please contact Steve Cook (01392 832332 or [email protected]) with any corrections, additions etc) 6

FIRE! PART TWO [continued from Country News, October 2021] House fires continued to be a risk to those living in Shillingford and Dunchideock as the 20th century wore on. On 14th September 1928, two cottages at Lower Shillingford (today’s Shillingford Abbot) were completely destroyed by fire and another was badly damaged, leaving nine people homeless. The houses formed part of a row of six thatched cottages fronting the road through the hamlet, over 200 years old and numbered nos. 1 to 6 Lower Shillingford. They were all owned by farmer Mr. John Goodridge Paul of Barton Farm. The remaining cottages – nos. 1 to 3 - were only saved through prompt action by local residents and the Exeter Fire Brigade, though the firemen reportedly had to use a mile length of hose to reach water. The fire was first spotted just before 11 in the morning by Mrs. Brewer, who noticed smoke issuing from beneath the thatch of the end cottage at no. 6. There were two Mrs. Brewers living across the road at the time – Mrs. Gertrude Brewer lived at no. 10 Lower Shillingford, and her sister-in-law Mrs. Louisa Brewer lived next door at no. 11. Mrs. Brewer sent passer-by Mr. Waters of Ebrington Street, St. Thomas to ring the fire brigade from a nearby house, as she had no phone herself. In the meantime, labourers and other local residents were summoned, and to begin with they tried to douse the flames with buckets of water. However, the old dry thatch was burning too fiercely to be extinguished with such a small supply of water, so they abandoned their efforts and concentrated on bringing out the furniture and belongings from the four end cottages. By the time that the Exeter Fire Brigade, under Chief Officer Richards arrived, the furniture had been rescued, but the flames had spread along, and the thatched roofs of nos. 5 and 6 Lower Shillingford were alight. The firemen had difficulty finding a supply of water, and finally had to use a mile of hose to reach the nearest stream. They ripped off the thatch of no. 4 to try and prevent the fire spreading further, and then concentrated on fighting the flames in nos. 5 and 6 – the wooden beams soon caught fire and the roofs fell to the ground, but by 1 o’clock the fire was under control and no longer at risk of burning down the adjoining cottages, though no. 4 was left badly damaged by water. Three members of the Selley family – George Mark Selley, his son Edward Selley and Edward’s wife Eliza, lost their home. Farm waggoner George Mark Selley and his late wife Alice had been living at no. 6 Lower Shillingford for many years, and had raised their family there. One of the Selleys lost his bicycle and some domestic items were destroyed. Old age pensioner and former farm labourer Mr. James Bradford, his wife Jane and their son William John, who were long-time 7

tenants at no. 5, were also left homeless, as were young couple Ernest and Maud Shaxton and their baby daughter Connie, who had recently moved into no. 4. All were taken in for the night by neighbours. Four days after the fire, the Exeter and Plymouth Gazette newspaper published a letter written by Mr. Tippett, a Londoner who had been staying in Lower Shillingford when the fire started. On behalf of those who lost their homes, he thanked those neighbours who did such valuable work in trying to save the cottages – he named Mr. Powell and Mr. and Mrs. Romero of The Bungalow, Mr. and Mrs. Weston of Shillingford Lodge and Miss Bane of The Barton. Special thanks was due to Mr. William Henry Hutchings, known as Henry, who was a thatcher living at no. 1 Lower Shillingford – without his help, the whole row of cottages would have been lost. John Goodridge Paul had fortunately insured his row of cottages, but the burnt houses were not rebuilt, and in 1929, the Selleys were still living close by, having moved to Hamlyns Cottages, Lower Shillingford. The Shaxtons and Bradfords had had to move away. Eleven years later, at the commencement of the second World War, farm labourer Ernest Shaxton and his family were living in Pennsylvania, Exeter, and widow Jane Bradford and her bachelor son, gardener William John were living at The Bungalow, Underdown, close to the Haldon Hills in the parish of Kenn. William John Bradford didn’t marry until after the war, when he was 60 years old. One morning in May 1930, Exeter Fire Brigade was called out again – this time to no. 2 Anchor Cottages in Shillingford St. George, occupied at that time by Mr. Henry John Mann and his family. An accumulation of soot in a chimney had ignited, and part of the thatched roof was pulled off as a precaution; this revealed a hole in the chimney, which could have led to a far more serious fire, but the Fire Brigade successfully extinguished the fire and according to the newspaper report, only “trifling damage” was done. Four years later, on a Sunday evening in September 1934, rapid action by passing villagers saved a house in Dunchideock from completely burning down, after the kitchen had caught fire. The house was owned by Mr. Edward Percival Ellis of Dunchideock Barton, and was rented by Cecil Baker. At 4 o’clock that afternoon, Mr. Baker had left home with his wife Beatrice and their children, but they had missed the bus to Exeter, so had walked to Ide, where they had heard news of a fire back in Dunchideock, supposedly at the village Post Office. Cecil Baker turned around and returned to Dunchideock to see the fire, and found that it was at his own house. Passing villagers had seen smoke issuing from the chimney and had burst open the door. They had fought the fire with buckets filled from the nearby water butts, and with a hand pump, and when Exeter Fire Brigade arrived, the 8

firemen laid out a line of hose and a jet to a nearby stream as a precautionary measure, and stripped the walls to ensure that the seat of the fire had been reached. The kitchen and its contents sustained extensive damage. Part three to follow next month when we hear of more misfortune for Mr Paul, of a more personal kind… Dunchideock Parish Council Dunchideock is still without any Parish Councillors to represent the interests of the community. The Parish Council is a part of local government and provides a focus for the community to identify concerns and try to solve them locally. The parish council has a “precept” paid as part of our council tax, so there is a budget for local projects. If you would consider serving on the Parish Council, or have any questions, please contact us: [email protected]. Thank you. District councillors Andy Swain, Charles Nuttall, Alison Foden, and county councillor Alan Connett. Shillingfords’ Cream Tea fundraiser for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Project The Cream Tea afternoon was a huge success with nearly sixty people coming along to meet up, chat and tuck into delicious cream teas and cakes. Thank you very much to everyone who came along! Thanks also to all those who supported the event by baking quantities of scones and cakes. The raffle went really well (especially for Molly)! We had generous donations from Shillingford Organics of wonderful veg boxes and a large pot of flowers from Boyces. Thank you to them too! The £260 which was raised by this event is going towards buying some smart new village entrance signs with flower troughs, as well as a gift for each household at the time of next year's Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We'll definitely have a Big Cream Tea then, too! 9

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Teign Valley & Haldon Hill Mission Community The Teign Valley & Haldon Hill Mission Community includes the parishes of Ashton, Bridford, Christow, Doddiscombsleigh, Dunchideock and Dunsford. Rev’d Ruth Frampton (Rector) can be contacted on 01647 253164 or [email protected]. Pastoral Care If you would like, or know someone who would be glad of, a call or “virtual” visit from Rev’d Ruth Frampton, or another member of the church community, please contact the rectory (contact details above), or the Churches’ Administrator (see Getting in touch… below). Private Prayer - Days and Times of Opening: All our churches are open for visiting and private prayer as follows: Ashton – 8am to 6pm Doddiscombsleigh – 8am to 9pm Bridford – 8am to 5pm Dunchideock – 8am to 6pm Christow – 9am to 5pm Dunsford – 9am to 6pm Sunday Services There is a 9am telephone service each Sunday - see details below for how to join. With the easing of lockdown, all our church buildings have re-opened for public worship and details are provided in the separate schedule of services. As the situation can, however, change quickly, please check the “A Church Near You” website for your parish for updates (search for e.g. “A Church Near You Bridford”). Please do not come if you are suffering any symptoms of coronavirus, but contact NHS 111 Please ensure that you clean your hands on entering and leaving the church building Please observe social distancing and follow all the safety guidance inside the church In line with current national requirements, church services continue to have measures in place to ensure people’s safety e.g. hand sanitisers, social distancing of 2 metres, additional cleaning. Limited singing and the removal of face masks when sitting is possible in some of our churches, but in all our churches there will be a safe space reserved for those who wish to continue to wear a face mask and/or not sing. Currently communion is available in one kind only. You will be asked to give your name and contact details in order to comply with “track and trace” requirements. This information is covered by GDPR and will be destroyed after 21 days. Alternatively you can use the NHS app to scan the “track and trace” QR code. 12

Please do not hesitate to ask those welcoming you, or contact Ruth or Steve if you have questions about COVID safety in church. Wednesday Evening Prayer There is a regular, short service of evening prayer each Wednesday at 6pm by telephone – see details below for how to join. For telephone services, you do not need internet access, but simply a landline or mobile telephone. Between 5 and 10 minutes before the service begins, please dial 0333 011 0616 and enter the code 334 7721, followed by the # key, when asked. You will also be asked to give your name. The cost of the call is the standard cost for any 01, 02 or 03 number, but will vary according to your telephone contract. It may well be covered by your “inclusive” minutes, or by free evening or weekend calls, but you are advised to check. Remembrance Sunday Services – 14 November There are special Remembrance Sunday services in each of the six churches as follows: Ashton – 10:50am Doddiscombsleigh – 10:45am Bridford – 10:30am Dunchideock – 10:45am Christow – 10:50am Dunsford – 10:50am Giving It is possible to make a donation towards the general mission and running costs of each of our six churches through an online giving page on the “A Church Near You” website – see https://www.achurchnearyou.com and search for the relevant parish. The “Give Now” button will enable you to make an online donation, which can also be Gift Aided. From the registers… Weddings: 9 October Robert Mann and Emma Cockcroft (Christow) 16 October Ashley Bevans and Sarah Gooch (Ashton) Funerals: Beryl Maslen (Christow) – interment 7 October Win Hedley (Christow) 8 October Sylvia and Myrtle Sharland (Dunsford) - interments 9 October Patricia Keig (Christow) 27 October Getting in touch… If you wish to discuss plans for a postponed or future baptism/christening, banns of marriage, wedding, funeral, interment of ashes or memorial service, or have any other enquiry, please contact Steve Cook, the Churches’ Administrator, on 01392 832332 or email [email protected] 13

LOOKING AFTER DUNCHIDEOCK CHURCHYARD… This year we have tried a “re-wilding” project in the churchyard in Dunchideock, as part of a national initiative to make our churches – both the building itself and the surrounding areas – as “green” as possible. We have a responsibility as “caretakers” of God’s creation to respond in whatever way we can to the climate crisis facing our planet. Re-wilding the churchyard is a small part of this – an attempt to make sure this special place has a wide variety of natural plants and provides a safe haven for small wildlife and insects. Re-wilding is, however, a challenge – we have to balance letting the churchyard be as natural as possible with the need to provide safe access for the many people who want to visit the churchyard, either to remember loved ones or simply to spend time in a quiet, peaceful and beautiful place. We also need to take into account that people will have different views about re-wilding, and certainly some people have a preference for a much “tidier” churchyard. This year we have also faced the challenge of the contractor who normally tidies the churchyard not being as available as he would like, plus the extraordinary growing conditions which have seen grass, hedges and plants growing very fast in our gardens as well as the churchyard. At a recent PCC meeting we discussed the care of our churchyard - looking back at the impact of the re-wilding project, thinking about the responses (both positive and negative) that we have had from people who use the churchyard – and planning how to take this forward. Here are some of the key decisions we made: 1. To follow the national “No Mow May” policy of not cutting grass throughout the churchyard in May – a key time for wildflowers 2. The area to the north of the church (i.e. behind the church) which contains older gravestones will only be cut bi-monthly during the growing season 3. There will be some clearly shaped areas on the grass below the memorial plaques to the right of the lychgate which will be only be cut twice a year. These, and the areas to the north, will be the main re-wilding areas. 4. The rest of the churchyard – all the areas on the south, eastern and western sides of the church – will be cut at least monthly during the growing season from June to Autumn, with a possible cut in April if necessary. 5. The outer churchyard will also be cut at least once monthly during the growing season. We cannot rely on the contractor to undertake all this work on his own – there is also lots of work to do in maintaining the camelia beds, the paths, walls and hedges. This year, some of this has only been possible with volunteer help. 14

If we are to maintain the beautiful and special place, which also has so many memories for people with loved ones who are buried there, we need to ask for volunteer help. The following is a list of jobs which need to be carried out – it would be great if one or more individuals could take responsibility for each task, most of which could be carried out in their own time. 1. Paths – weeding and “de-mossing” the paths in the inner churchyard 2. Paths – weeding and “de-mossing” the path in the outer churchyard and trimming back ivy etc from the camelia bed 3. Cutting the hedge on the western boundary of the churchyard 4. Trimming and tidying the plants growing over the wall to the left and right of the lychgate (the memorial plaque wall) 5. Maintaining the camelia bed (helping with keeping the nettles and brambles under control, pruning as necessary, removing dead wood etc) 6. Keeping the outer churchyard tidy – weeding around the rhododendron, tidying and maintaining the “rough” area among the group of trees, weeding around other trees and shrubs, weeding and tidying the steps from the Dunchideock Barton farm units entrance 7. Grass-cutting – being available occasionally to help in addition to the regular contractor We might also organise an occasional working party when as many as possible can meet at the churchyard and tackle some of the outstanding jobs – with coffee and cake also available! Please contact Steve Cook (01392 832332 or [email protected]) if you can help, or if you need more details, or you have comments. Archbishop Opens New Pilgrimage Route in Honour of Devon’s Melanesian Martyr The Archbishop of Canterbury opened a new pilgrimage route in Devon in honour of a “missionary bishop” from the county who was killed for his faith 150 years ago. The Patteson’s Way commemorates John Coleridge Patteson, the first Bishop of Melanesia. He was born in Feniton, near Ottery St Mary, and was killed on the Pacific island of Nukapu in 1871. Today Melanesian Christians revere Patteson as a martyr and many regard his family home and churches in Devon as places of pilgrimage. The 8-mile circular route from Feniton church, is a joint initiative between the Melanesian Mission (MMUK), of which Archbishop Justin Welby is President, local schools and the Diocese of Exeter’s new Devon Pilgrim project. 15

Katie Drew, from MMUK, said “The pilgrimage visits places that were significant to Patteson, the village where he grew up, the town where he first went to school, the church where he was a curate and the Patteson’s Cross memorial, which remembers his life and legacy.” Simon Franklin, who helped devise the route, said “This pilgrimage invites you to be inspired by this one man and the sights that he saw and the story behind those sights, which bring his life alive.” On Saturday 18 September, Archbishop Justin unveiled a plaque in the churchyard of St Andrew’s Church, Feniton, before meeting local school children and blessing the first pilgrims. He then walked the first part of the route with them. The Archbishop also visited St James and St Anne’s Church in nearby Alfington, where Patteson was a minister, for a live video prayer link-up with the Archbishop of Melanesia. The Anglican Province of Melanesia covers the South Pacific nations of the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Many of the islands are already being affected by climate change and the Melanesian Mission UK, which is based in Devon, campaigns to raise awareness of their plight. Shortly before his visit, Archbishop Justin issued a joint declaration with Pope Francis and the Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church, calling on everyone to play their part in “choosing life” for the planet and to “listen to the cry of the earth and of people who are poor”. The Archbishop’s visit to Devon included a service at Exeter Cathedral, during which he preached from the pulpit, which features a stone carving of Patteson. It concluded with an afternoon of talks at the Cathedral on climate change, pilgrimage and Patteson’s legacy, organised by the Melanesian Mission UK. Other guests included Bishop Willie Pwaisiho, originally from Melanesia, and Eliam Tangirongo, the Solomon Islands High Commissioner to the UK. The Bishop of Exeter, the Right Reverend Robert Atwell, said “A pilgrimage like this says something about one person’s story, one person’s discipleship and the cost of that discipleship.” “It is saying that life is more than a journey, it is a pilgrimage where both the way and the destination is God.” “As you tread this path I hope you’ll discover something of yourself and something of hope and resilience in your journey through life.” 16

Introducing the Curate Rev’d Eleanor Oelmann has recently joined the Teign Valley and Haldon Hill Mission Community as Curate. She writes… Thank you to everyone for the warmth and welcome you have given me in my first few weeks in the Teign Valley – it has been a real privilege getting to know you all and I am looking forward to journeying with you. I was ordained Deacon in Exeter Cathedral in September and have now joined you as a part-time Curate to continue my training and learning in Ruth’s safe hands. I live just outside Bovey Tracey with my husband Ben and my noisy dog, Becka – who might make herself known at the telephone services or on any zoom meetings which may take place -she likes to make her presence felt! I have two sons, Harry and Jacob, and a daughter-in-law, all of whom live in Nottingham, so we sometimes travel that way to spend treasured family time with them all. I retired from nearly forty years of primary school teaching in July this year. It still seems strange going past a school with the children happily playing and knowing that that is no longer where I am supposed to be! I think retirement and my curacy role will be quite an adjustment for me, but I am very excited to be getting involved in all aspects of church, community and mission life. My journey to ordination took many twists and turns. I have been a lay preacher (Reader) for nearly 15 years in Bath, Kenya and Devon. In Kenya, I was as a School Chaplain and it was this role which proved to be very significant in my calling to priesthood as it involved spiritually caring for the students, staff and community in which I lived. Three words which are very important to me when considering my curacy role are ‘pray-er’, ‘companion’ and ‘servant’. I look forward to (hopefully) being all three in your midst. I am going to let this role evolve and see what God places on my heart to do in the valley. One of my favourite ancient prayers which is daily on my lips is, ‘Lord, show me what is mine to do’. If I haven’t spoken to you yet, please come and introduce yourself, I always love having a chat! I look forward to getting to know you all in the next few months. 17

From the Teign Valley Larder - Revealing a hidden problem Marc Collins saw his income fall during the pandemic, which put a huge pressure on his finances. But thanks to the Teign Valley Larder, and help from friends, he was still able to put food on the table. Here, he gives a brief account of his experience. “I work at the Haldon Grill. When we went into lockdown and I was put on furlough, I found myself with quite a small amount of money to survive on. It’s very difficult to adjust your spending when your income shrinks. Things still need paying for, so you find that some things – like food – go to the bottom of the list of priorities. I don’t like taking something without paying for it or giving something back, which made the effects of the pandemic even more difficult. However, I’ve got some very close friends who helped me with small loans. It was a tough time, but the pandemic brought out the very best in people. However, that money soon went – on the electricity meter, on putting diesel in the car – it doesn’t go far. Fortunately, I heard about the Teign Valley Larder, which I used two or three times a week while I was on furlough. I was able to pick up tinned goods mostly – pies, soups, tinned fruit and veg. I took the fresh food when I could, but that got snapped up pretty quickly. I always exchanged food where possible, because it is very hard taking something for free. There are a lot of people like me who are proud and who wouldn’t admit to using something like the Teign Valley Larder, and that makes poverty a hidden problem. However, it is a great service that really needs to be talked about. At the end of the day, I was hungry and I needed food. If I can encourage people in the same boat as me to take food from the larder, then I have helped to pay something back. Sadly, we are facing a very difficult winter. Gas and electricity prices have already gone up and, combined with the £20 a week reduction in the Universal Credit, I can see a lot of people unable to afford heating and going cold. The larder won’t solve the problems, but it will help hard working families put food on the table when their income gets stretched. Fortunately, I am back working at the café. I’m still at a low ebb, but I’ve not had to use the larder recently, and I’m slowly paying people back. However, if I run out of money before I’ve had chance to buy food, I know the larder is there.” 18

The Friends of Shillingford Wood. We would firstly like to thank the village hall committee for allowing \"The Friends of Shillingford Wood” to have a stall and raffle at the recent BBQ held in the parish hall. The event was generally very well attended and a great time was had by all. We hope to be able to hold another stall and raffle at the next Exchange in November. Our fund raising efforts continue and progress is going well. People have been extremely generous and supportive of our efforts. 2022 Calendar & Christmas cards At last the eagerly awaited 2022 Calendars and new this year, Christmas cards are here and hot off the press. Both show scenes in and around the two villages and of course of Shillingford wood itself. All proceeds will go towards buying and maintaining the wood. Calendars are A4 size, so smaller than last year and come with an envelope, price £8. Christmas cards, two designs, price per pack of 4 is £6 or 8 for £12 If you would like one or both of the above please message me via FB, or email me at [email protected], or call at 3 Ilex Close. The 100+ club. This will be running each month commencing this December, proceeds will be going into our Shillingford wood fund. Tickets are £1 each month for each number chosen but an individual can have as many tickets / numbers as they wish. There will be a first, second and third winner each time, winning amounts will vary depending on how many participants there are. Please contact Claire at, 3 Ilex Close, or email [email protected] for information and tickets. 19

Shillingford St George Church Calendar for November 2021 Date Name Service Time 7 November 3rd Sunday before Advent Morning Praise 9.30 Sidesman Liz Wareham Reader Nick Mansell Mark 12.38-44 Time Readings Hebrews 9.24-28 Road through Shillingford Abbot 9.30 Prayers Christopher Pidsley Service Date Name Remembrance Service Time 14 November 2nd Sunday before Advent 6.00 Sidesman Di Trout Mark 13.1-8 Reader Di Trout Ash Court & St George’s Terrace Time Readings Hebrews 10.11-25 Service 9.30 Prayers Nick Mansell Evensong Date Name Time 21 November Christ The King John 18.33-37 9.30 Sidesmen Tom and Gwen Tompkins Our Mission Community with Reader Ken Law Alphington & Ide Readings Revelation 1.4b-8 Service Prayers Clergy Holy Communion Date Name Luke 21.25-36 28 November Advent Sunday The Willows & Ilex Close Sidesman Norman Harvey Service Reader Norman Harvey Advent Candle Service Readings 1 Thessalonians 3.9-13 Prayers Delia Law Luke 3.1-6 Date Name Oak Close & Waybrook Lane 5 December Advent 2 Sidesman Nick Mansell Reader Peter Wareham Readings Philippians 1.3-11 Prayers Christopher Pidsley Harvest Festival Service & Supper Shillingford Church was decorated beautifully to celebrate Harvest Festival on 10th October. Our flower arrangers excelled themselves and church looked quite beautiful as we sang those well-known harvest hymns; with Ken on the organ accompanied by Tam & Edmund on flute & clarinet. 20

Supper in the Village Hall was provided by Di & Eric Trout; with offerings of vindaloo, chicken hotpot & vegetarian option being polished off gratefully by the 38 who attended. Puddings were provided by Norman. Anne & Marian sold the tickets with rector Mike calling the raffle; and Christopher entertained us to close with a few of his Devon anecdotes. We raised £357 towards church funds, and an additional £125 in the Raffle for our Mission Aviation Fellowship charity. A really big Thank You to all who supported the celebration. Looking Forward After the clocks change at the end of October, we look forward to Remembrance Sunday on 14 November. There will be a Service of Remembrance in church at 9.30 (not Holy Communion) with wreaths being laid at the Honours Board in church. Coffee will be available after the service, and there will still be time to get home to watch the Remembrance Parade from London on the TV, or get down to Alphington War Memorial – should you wish! An early “heads up” for December and the run up to Christmas. In Shillingford’s next issue of Country News will be an insert with all the times and dates of Christmas Services being held in the Mission Community with Alphington & Ide. Shillingford will be starting with an Advent Candle service at 9.30 on Sunday 5 December. All are very welcome to come along and get the Christmas season started! NM Peamore Memorial The Peamore Memorial has been in need of some care and attention for some time. Attempts have been made over the past few years to get a grant from the various trusts involved with war memorials but we have not been successful. So I am delighted to report that the residents of Peamore House and its neighbours are going to help the Parish Council to do the work. The plan is in its infancy at the moment but I will report in due course about progress. Peter Barwell Shillingford Water Update After South West Water visited, I believe, for the third time, they have been persuaded that the water emerging from the bank onto the road opposite Glebe Cottage is, in fact, water from the mains. We now wait for action to be taken in order to repair the leak. Peter Barwell 21

Shillingford Wildlife Group Tuesday 9th November 2021 7.30 pm in The Village Hall Please join us for a Talk by Barry Henwood on Butterflies and Moths Barry Henwood has been interested in butterflies, moths and their caterpillars since primary school. He read Medical Sciences at Selwyn College, Cambridge and went on to qualify as a doctor at Guy's Hospital Medical School. He worked as a GP in Newton Abbot, Devon for 26 years. He is a member of the British Entomological and Natural History Society and now volunteers for Butterfly Conservation and Devon Wildlife Trust. He has written and contributed to many publications in entomological journals. He has reared and photographed the caterpillars of several hundred species of macro-moths and butterflies. He is co-author of ‘The Field Guide to the Caterpillars of Great Britain and Ireland’. Tea or coffee and biscuits Admission is free but a £3 donation would be much appreciated 22

News from Shillingford Parish Council. Parish Council Meeting Shillingford Parish Council held its most recent meeting on Tues 12th October 2021 at 7:30 pm. The meeting at the village hall was attended by eleven members of the public. The next meeting will be Tuesday 14th December 2021. Further information will be published on the notice boards and the community website. The Parish Council agreed its meeting dates for 2022: Tuesday 8th February 2022 Tuesday 12th April 2022 Tuesday 10th May 2022 - Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 14th June 2022 Tuesday 9th August 2022 Tuesday 11th October 2022 Tuesday 13th December 2022 Councillor Vacancy Wilf Turner stepped down from his role as Parish Councillor at the October meeting, leaving a Councillor Vacancy. The Chairman thanked Wilf for his many years of service to the parish. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor, please contact the Clerk. The Queens Jubilee 2022 A committee has been formed in the village with a focus to raise funds towards a pro- ject for the Queens Platinum Jubilee next year. The plan is to upgrade and beautify the two main village signs - one at the beginning of Shillingford Abbot, the other at the be- ginning of Shillingford St George. This will involve having a gate structure made for each sign, also a wooden trough to go under them, to be planted up with seasonal flowers which will be donated by Boyc- es. Village names will need to be replaced, as well. A cream tea has already raised £262.00 towards the project. Any comments or suggestions can be forwarded to [email protected] Defibrillators The Parish Council would like to thank Aubone Braddon for producing the small cards printed with the Shillingford Abbot defibrillator code and to Tam Mucklow for the ex- planatory note, which went out with all the Country News copies free to every resident in Shillingford Abbot in October. We are looking to provide a refresher course in the near future - details to follow. (cont. over the page) 23

Planning The Parish Council received no planning applications for discussion at its October meeting, but noted the following decisions: 21/01957/TPOE – Flat 2, Peamore House, Shillingford Removal of damaged branches from one cedar Teignbridge District Council has no objections to this proposal. 21/01559/FUL – Barton Cottage, Shillingford St George Change of use and conversion of garage to holiday accommodation Grant of conditional planning permission 0107.3 To note Appeal Decisions: APP/P1133/W/21/3276362 – Brookes Barn, Pengellys Farm, Shillingford Abbot Single storey garden room extension Appeal is dismissed APP/P1133/Y/21/3276361 – Brookes Barn, Pengellys Far, Shillingford Abbot Single storey garden room extension Appeal is dismissed NOTICE OF CASUAL VACANCY For the Parish of Shillingford St George & Shillingford Abbot NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that a vacancy exists in the office of Councillor for the above Parish. If, within fourteen working days after the date of this notice (i.e. by no later than 3rd November 2021) a request to fill the vacancy by election is made in writing to the Proper Officer, Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX by TEN electors of the Parish then an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the Parish Council will take steps to fill the vacancy by co-option. Signed: J Thompson Date: 14th October 2021 (Clerk to the Council) 24

FORCE CANCER CHARITY Christmas Fayre Saturday 27th November, 10am – 2pm at The Guildhall Our Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 27th November at The Guildhall, from 10am to 2pm. We are planning to have a Jigsaw table and would like any jigsaws you have finished with as long as they are complete. Please contact me if you can help and either I will collect them or you can drop them in to me. If you would like to buy some Force Christmas cards I can send you the catalogue for you to make your choice. Thank you. Ann Mallett 01392 833351 [email protected] The Beeches, Dunchideock EX2 9TZ Shillingford Film Night is back! Friday November 19th at 7.30pm in the Village Hall The event is free but ice creams will be available at their usual prices ‘Yesterday’ Plus a Tom and Jerry short ‘Yesterday’ synopsis: Jack learns to his astonishment that he is apparently now the only one who knows the music of the Beatles. Jack finds himself drifting away from Ellie, his girlfriend, only realising his love for her when she has become intimi- dated by his success, which depends on blatant plagiarising that no one could find out about. Now, Jack must make a fundamental moral decision about his music to satisfy his conscience as he decides what he truly needs. 25

THE EXCHANGE Saturday 13th November 10.30 – 12.00 SHILLINGFORD VILLAGE HALL F BOOKS R TOYS,PUZZLES E PLANTS E SEEDS Bring ~ Swap ~ Take Away! ~~/~~ Coffee, Tea, Cake is served 26

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Hate Crime in South Devon Who are we? The South Devon Diverse Communities Team consists of 1 x Police Sergeant and 2 x Police Constables. We are dedicated to raising awareness of hate crimes & hate incidents to increase understanding and encourage reporting. We can also assist members of our diverse communities in Torbay and South Devon by signposting them to support. If you, your group, or organisation feel you would benefit from further information or an input from us, please get in touch: [email protected] So, what is a hate crime? Hate crimes are any crimes that are targeted at a person or their property because of hostility or prejudice towards that person’s: • Disability • Race or ethnicity • Religion or belief • Sexual Orientation • Gender reassignment • Sex • Marriage and civil partnerships • Pregnancy and maternity • Age Anyone can perceive a hate crime and the victim does not need to have the protected characteristic that is being attacked. It is the perception that the crime was motivated by prejudice towards a protected characteristic which is key. A Hate incident is where the circumstances don’t amount to a crime. Hate Incidents can feel like crimes to those who suffer them and sometimes escalate to crimes or tension within a community. The police can only prosecute offenders when the law is broken, but if reported we can work with partners to try and prevent any escalation in seriousness. Hate crime reporting methods In an emergency always dial 999 E-mail: [email protected] Online: https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/reporthc If you are Deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired: Emergency – SMS / text 999 or textphone / minicom 18000 (To use the Emergency SMS / text 999 your phone must be registered first. You can do this via www.emergencysms.org.uk ) Non-emergency – SMS / text 67101 or textphone / minicom 18001 101 Non-Emergency – if you are a BSL user you can register and use: www.signlive.co.uk Zero tolerance to hate crime (ZTTHC) The three key principles of this campaign are to: · Promote an equal society to uphold the rights of everyone · Foster good relations by promoting respect for each other and tackling prejudice · Report any incidents of hate that are witnessed within your organisation / premises By signing the digital pledge, an organisation can display the ZTTHC logo on their website, and access posters and stickers to display on their premises www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/sign-the-pledge Social media Facebook: Devon and Cornwall Police Diverse Communities Team Twitter: @DCP_Diversity

Villages Diary for November 2021 Tues 9 5.00pm Villages Prayer Webberton Meadows Tues 9 Wed 10 7.30pm Shillingford Wildlife Group Shillingford Village Hall Sat 13 Sun 14 10.30am Open Door Café Shillingford Village Hall Mon 15 10.30am The Exchange Shillingford Village Hall Remembrance Sunday. Both churches - 9.30am Shillingford 10.45am Dunchideock Collection for Shoe Boxes Fri 19 7.30pm Shillingford Film Night Shillingford Village Hall Sat 20 3.00pm Tea Afternoon Dunchideock Village Hall Wed 24 10.30am Open Door Café Shillingford Village Hall Dates for December Dec 4 3 - 5.00pm Messy Church Christow Community Hall Dec 11 7.30pm Dunsford Singers Concert Christow Community Hall TELL IT HOW IT IS!! Seen on a recent visit to Sussex there was no mistaking what the local council was trying to say! The message had been received, not a scrape of litter around Bosham Harbour. People still understand plain speaking it seems. 31

SHILLINGFORD ST GEORGE Rector: Rev. Mike Partridge, The Rectory, Alphington EX2 8XJ (day off Thursday) The Parishes of Alphington Tel: 01392 491476: 07751 725306 Churchwarden: Ide and Shillingford [email protected] Mr Nick Mansell (832660) [email protected] DUNCHIDEOCK Priest in charge: Rev. Ruth Frampton The Rectory, Dry Lane, Christow (day off Thursday) Tel: 01647 253164 EX6 7PE [email protected] Churches Administrator: Steve Cook 01392 832332 or [email protected] COUNTRY NEWS Editor this month: Anne Barwell (833958) Editor for Dec/Jan 22 [email protected] Advertising Editor: Front Cover: Judith Travell (832600) Treasurer: [email protected] Main Distributors: Michelle Saunders (07856 663696) [email protected] Judith Travell (832600) [email protected] Elizabeth Jenne (832240) [email protected] Peter and Liz Wareham and Elizabeth Jenne Articles for December/January issue must reach the editor by 15th November Country News Advertising Rates Classified: £1 for up to 3 lines, per issue Box advertisements: Quarter page: £4/issue or £30 per annum Half page: £8/issue or £60 per annum Full page: £16/issue or £120 per annum All ads should be sent to the Advertising Editor, who will forward them on to the Editor of the month. All payments to the Treasure in advance please.