Country News May 2019

country news may 2019 Parish Magazine of Dunchideock and Shillingford St George A Victorian Risk Assessment: ‘This may be perilous’ ‘Excellent’ Shillingford Local History Soc. AGM Wed 8th May Dunchideock Pudding Evening Sat. 18th May For all other AGM’s, and everything else, see the Diary!

Transforming Encounters One of the most touching events in the Easter narrative surrounds the two men Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. Together they went to Pilate, requesting to take the body of the dead Jesus. They wrapped him in strips of linen, bound him up with spices and perfumes, before placing him in the garden tomb where on Sunday Mary Magdalene met the risen Christ. Nicodemus gets one other sighting in the Gospels. Early on he seeks Jesus out and has a long night- time conversation with him. Nicodemus is a Pharisee. His friends and colleagues are resolutely opposed to everything which Jesus stands for. But clearly Nicodemus is intrigued, challenged and changed by meeting him. So transformed is he by the encounter that he makes the most touching of gestures possible at the point of death… and his actions are remembered for ever. Churches are places of transforming encounter. We meet God and God’s people, and the experience changes us. It changes everyone. Our beautiful churches must have been instrumental in countless such events over the centuries. Their stones carry the poignant memories of lives touched and changed by the hand of God. At the Shillingford Annual Meeting this year, as well as carrying out the necessary business which has to be done, we spent time imagining how this might be used to shape our life and mission. In our prayer and worship we recognised that Shillingford Church, dedicated to St George the Martyr, could be a place of encounter in all sorts of different ways. And we decided to start setting up opportunities for local residents, for travellers and pilgrims, to stop, think and meet with God. It’s a vision which could serve any church. It’s especially relevant to rural churches which don’t serve large populations filled with busy parents and children hungry for life. We’re going to hold our first Open Church on Saturday 11th May from 11am to 12.30. And we’ll repeat it every second Saturday in the month until the autumn when we can review how it’s been going. You’re most welcome to drop in at any time. You’ll find opportunities to listen. A short act of worship. Reflective music. Places of prayer. Books, posters, symbol which remind us of the history of faith cradled within the sacred building. And the space for encounter. And as we build up our resources, we’ll have more ways for the Open Church to function. We can start advertising it. Anyone in the village can come. Any traveller or pilgrim can come. Who knows how it may help to open our eyes to the glory of God… Mike Partridge

Teign Valley and Haldon Hill Mission Community This is comprised of the parishes of Ashton, Bridford, Christow, Doddiscombsleigh, Dunchideock and Dunsford. Rev’d Ruth Frampton (Priest-in-Charge) can be contacted on 01647 253164 or [email protected]. Her day off is Thursday. Pastoral Care If you would like, or know someone who would be glad of, a visit from Rev 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). The Month Ahead… Archdeacon’s Visitation (23 May) – 7:30pm at Christow Rogation Sunday (26 May) – 6:30pm at Dunsford Come and join this special service to offer prayers for God’s blessing on the fruits of the earth and on those who produce our food. Followed by a “bring a plate”supper. Ascension Day (30 May) – Mission Community Eucharist at 7:30pm at Doddiscombsleigh “Thy Kingdom Come” (30 May-9 June) Thy Kingdom Come is an international prayer initiative, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Join this global wave of prayer calling all Christians to pray particularly between Ascension and Pentecost. Within our Mission Community, there is a special prayer day at Dunsford Church on Friday 31 May. The church will be open between 10am and 4pm, with gatherings at 12 noon and 3:30pm for shared prayer. Resources to help with prayer will be available. Why not come and pray – either quietly on your own, or together? Getting in touch… If you wish to arrange for a baptism/christening, banns of marriage, wedding, or interment of ashes, or other enquiry, please contact Steve Cook, the Churches Administrator, on 01392 832332 or [email protected] Opportunities To Get Involved… Being a churchwarden can be a rewarding and enjoyable opportunity, and people can bring different gifts to this role. There are vacancies in Ashton, Bridford, Christow, Dunsford and Doddiscombsleigh – a job shared is a job halved – and it’s not too late to volunteer! An important aspect is to be a listening ear in the community, a link between the priest and the people. Contact Rev’d Ruth Frampton or your local churchwarden if you are interested. From the registers… Weddings: Thomas Care and Lynsey Hill (Dunsford) 6 April Funerals: Annabelle Hofmann (Ashton) 1 April We offer our sympathy and prayer to the family and friends of those who have died.

Dunchideock Church Calendar- for May 5th to June 2nd 2019 inclusive DATE NAME SERVICE TIME May 5th Easter 3 Parish Communion Ord 1 10.00am Doddiscombsleigh May 12th Easter 4 Parish Communion Ord 1 10.00am Sidesman: Elizabeth Jenne Readers: Peter Goodchild and Andrew Gillett Readings: Acts 9 v 36 – 43 and Revelation 7 v 9 - 17 May 12th Easter 4 Songs of Praise at Dunsford 6.30pm May 19th Easter 5 Parish communion Ord 1 10.00am Ashton May 26th Sidesman: Easter 6 Parish communion Ord 1 10.00am Reader: Readings: Shirley Phillips May 26th Ray Mallett and Jamie Cumming May 30th Acts 16 v 9 – 15 and Revelation 21 v 10 and v 22 – ch 22 v 5 June 2nd Easter 6 Rogation service and supper 6.30pm at Dunsford Ascension Mission Community Eucharist 7.30pm at Doddiscombsleigh Sunday after Parish Communion Ord 1 10.00am Ascension Doddiscombsleigh Church Cleaning Rota Flower Arranging List May 10/11 Ann Mallett & Elizabeth Jenne May 4th - Ann Asplin May 24/25 Tina Cook & Liz Thompson May 11th, 18th - Jean Cole June 7/8 Elizabeth Anderson & Heather Ellis May 25th, June 1st - Margaret Cresswell-Jones VILLAGES PRAYER An opportunity for anyone to pray for situations in our villages and beyond to meet at Webberton Meadows on Thursday May 9th from 7.30-8.30pm Anyone is most welcome to come or ring with a request for prayer For more information ring Steve and Tina on 832057

FILM NIGHT - Their Finest Friday May 10th at 7.45pm Dunchideock Village Hall. Starring Gemma Arterton and Bill Nighy, this film is a romantic comedy, but with an edge. It is set at the time of Dunkirk and tells the story of a young secretary who joins a film production company making propaganda films aimed at boosting the country’s morale. In particular, she finds herself researching a film based on the experiences of two sisters who took their own small boat across to France. “Sparklingly adapted”, says the Daily Telegraph, giving it four stars. “This is a handsome, rousing, rigorous entertainment, and you can’t help play along with it.” It achieved a very high Rotten Tomatoes approval score of 90%. We found it very enjoyable. Peter Goodchild. We will be sending nearly £1,000 to the Village Hall, approximately £200 to an outside charity and almost exactly £1,000 to the church, which was raised at the champagne supper! Editor – a fantastic achievement, thank you so much to Peter and Penny! Tribute to Peter Young “When you go home”, this is the first line of the Burma Star poem, that Peter Young traditionally read at the remembrance service in Dunchideock for many years. Peter will also be remembered for his contribution to the spirit of the local community, his artistry, wit and character always making its presence felt. Many will recall his beautiful line drawings of Dunchideock Church which were at times used on personalised greeting cards from the Parish. Peter sadly passed away in August of last year and up until now his ashes have remained with the family, but on Monday 8th April, to the strains of ‘I vow to Thee my Country’, a small gathering of relatives and friends finally laid him to rest with a respectful graveside service conducted by our new Priest in Charge Revd. Ruth Frampton. Now Peter himself has ‘Gone Home’ to be reunited with his beloved wife Mavis who passed away in December 2002. May they rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon them. Ray Mallett. Churchwarden

Dunchideock Parish Council NEWSLETTER April 2019 Parish Elections Your Meeting We were treated to the O n Tuesday 21 May at sight of new born lambs and your new 7.30pm in the Village Hall, and glorious weather. We there will be an Annual had the opportunity to Parish Council Parish meeting. This is your assess the footpath and The Parish Council would meeting. There is no set access points to understand like to thank you all for the agenda and it is your what improvements could support that we have opportunity to have your be made. Hopefully a received over the last year. say and influence the future annual event? Few parish councils enjoy direction of your new the numbers that attend parish council. Please Defibrillators our meetings and get come along. By the time this Newsletter involved in the events we goes to print, we expect all run. This investment of Parish Walk and our defibrillators to be your time is really installed. Our thanks go to appreciated and so Easter Egg Hunt Andy Elston of AETCS valuable in keeping our On Sunday 7th April, 21 Electrical Contractors Ltd community spirit alive. adults and 9 children came for his donation ‘in kind’, On 2nd May, you will have to the first Parish Walk and installing the mains had the opportunity to Easter Egg Hunt. The powered units for us. vote in your new parish event was organised by Cllr There was a delay in council. The results are Robin Bean and we delivery of the solar unit likely to be announced on returned to the Village hall due to an issue with the 3rd May and your existing to Hot Cross buns and cabinet manufacture. A councillors officially stand other ‘yummies’, organised team of volunteers will be down on 7th May when by the Village Hall doing weekly checks on the the newly elected committee, with some sites. If you have any members take up office cakes kindly donated by queries or concerns please for the next 4 year term. participants. The children contact our Clerk. There will be an Annual came back with baskets Parish Council meeting at laden with chocolate eggs Our Next Meeting 7.30pm in the Village Hall and there was no disguising Annual Council meeting on 14th May where the the pleasure of the and Ordinary meeting on new Chair and Vice Chair occasional find by one of Tuesday 14th May 2019. will be elected and an the ‘grown ups’. Thank you Annual Parish meeting on Ordinary meeting will to Cllr Ed Ellis who Tuesday 21st May. Both follow to ensure that there allowed us to cross his land meetings start at 7:30pm is continuity in running to make this into a circular council business. walk avoiding the roads. Find out about the Parish Council, Is there something we can help with? what’s on and more. Visit Please feel free to contact any of your www.dunchideock.org.uk councillors to ask for our help. You can We have a team of 7 motivated and also contact Norman Harvey enthusiastic councillors working for the Parish Clerk by emailing you. Please come along to our [email protected] or meetings and have your say phoning 01392 422390

www.dunchideock.org.uk Dunchideock Village Hall 100+ Club March 1. P Goodchild 2. J lewis 3. L Pearman Dunchideock Village Hall Tea Afternoon Saturday 25th May 3.00 - 5.00pm Entry £3 per head to include a selection of cakes and unlimited tea/ coffee. Cake is also available for sale to take home afterwards. All Welcome - come along for a chat with friends Registered Charity No. 301096 Can YOU Help? Dunchideock Village Hall Committee is urgently looking for a new Secretary to help them with administration, minute-taking and record keeping – we need to fill this post at our AGM in May. The Committee meets approximately once every other month and organises events and fundraising for the maintenance and upkeep of the Hall in tandem with providing the community with a welcoming hub for social events. If you are interested in coming on the Committee and helping out with this role, please do come along to the AGM. An advance note for your diaries! Saturday 10th August 2019 Dunchideock Flower & Produce Show Schedules available from Karen, Pat & Ann, or on the Village Hall events board.

DUNCHIDEOCK CHURCH FETE Saturday 1st June 2019 1.30pm in the lovely grounds of Dunchideock House Music by the popular South West Telecoms Band coupled with the sounds of laughter and enjoyment from various entertainments around the gardens… Crockery smashing, welly whanging, rat splatting, children’s races and the hugely popular Fun Dog Show. Cake & plant & produce stalls, BBQ & Pimm’s & Strawberries, and the ever-popular cream teas. Take part in the Duck race and buy lots of draw tickets with the chance of winning £100 and many other prizes. Visit the ‘Dunchideock Treacle Mine’ only open to visitors on Fete Day. All are welcome – bring your friends – it’s a special day! Car Parking is available nearby.

www.dunchideock.org.uk Dunchideock Village Hall Committee warmly invite you to their AGM on Wednesday 15th May at 7.00pm. Come along and find out how the hall is kept going! They also invite you to a Pudding Evening on Saturday 18th May 7.00pm Entry: £5.00 on the door Bring a (hot or cold) pudding along. Taste everyone else’s. (Custard/ ice cream/ cream provided!)







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SHILLINGFORD ST. GEORGE CHURCH CALENDAR – for May 2019 May 5th Easter 3 Morning praise 9.30am Sidesman Wendy Nelmes Readers Daphne Crockford and Nick Mansell Reading Acts 9v1-20 and John 21v1-19 PRAYERS – the Willows and Ilex Close May 12th Easter 4 Holy Communion 9.30am Sidesman Norman Harvey Readers Patsy Graham and Norman Harvey Reading Acts 9v36-43 and John 10v22-30 PRAYERS – Manstree Lane and Manstree Terrace May 19th Easter 5 Evensong 6.00pm Sidesman Liz Wareham Readers Diana Trout and Peter Wareham Reading Acts 11v1-9 and John 13v31-35 PRAYERS – the road through Shillingford St George May 26th Easter 6 Holy Communion 9.30am Sidesman Wendy Nelmes Readers Ken Law and Jackie Walling Reading Acts 16v9-15 and John 5v1-9 PRAYERS – Glebe Lane and Place Farm area May 30th Ascension Day Mission Community 7.30pm Service at Alphington Church June 2nd Easter 7 Morning Praise 9.30am Sidesmen Nick Mansell Readers Nick Mansell and Christopher Pidsley Reading Acts 16v16-34 and John 17v20-26. PRAYERS – Barrack Lane and Barton Lane Each week in Shillingford Church we say prayers for the residents of the different areas of our Villages (see dates above.) Please know that you are remembered. Flower Rota May 5th and 12th – Pauline Lewis Church cleaning May 19th and 26th – Gwen Tompkins May 12th – Wendy Nelmes May 26th – Liz Wareham and Claire Sheldon Open Door café dates Wednesdays May 1st and 15th and 29th 10.30am in the Village Hall Open Door café June 26th Charity coffee morning for Devon Air Ambulance (more details next month.)

From the Churchwardens It is with sadness I have to inform villagers that flowers and plants are being STOLEN from the churchyard. This has been reported to the churchwardens on a couple of occasions now this year, and is a disgraceful act by somebody who has removed flowers lovingly placed on graves. There is a public right of way that many people use, and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of our country churchyard. The churchwardens and PCC would not want, or expect, to put up security cameras to catch those involved in this selfish act. If the person(s) doing this are reading this article; we ask you to STOP and show more respect to the memory of those who have died. For the rest of us, please keep your eyes open as you walk around the village and contact the police and/or the churchwardens if you witness anything amiss around the church. ******** On happier matters – our 3 Lent Lunches were well-supported with Rod & Ben kindly supplying a variety of delicious soups, and Lesley providing a different menu to accompany. Our thanks to them and all who supported the lunches that made a surplus of £163.50 for church funds. NM The Annual Parochial Church meeting took place in St George’s Church, Shillingford St George on Wednesday 10 April 2019. Officers elected were: Churchwardens – Nick Mansell & Wendy Nelmes Treasurer – Nick Mansell Parochial Church Council – Patsy Graham, Norman Harvey, Daphne Crockford, Diana Trout, Peter Wareham (Safeguarding Officer) Liz Wareham (Secretary). Deanery Synod Reps – Ken & Delia Law There were 31 on the Electoral Roll for 2018. Thanks to everyone who contributes to Church life in Shillingford.

SHILLINGFORD VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 1st JUNE 10.30 - 12.00 Excellent Tea, Coffee & Cake is served BRING, SWAP, TAKE AWAY or JUST COME ALONG Books, Magazines, DVDs, Toys, Plants, Home Produce, Knitting Wool, Jam Jars, Plastic Tubs for Freezers. No bric-a-brac please! (Foil is now collected from your home)!!! Bring BRAs & POSTAGE STAMPS to recycle for charity. Donations towards the Village Hall. Thanks! SHILLINGFORD ST GEORGE VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE Invite you to attend our A G M on Friday 31st May 2019 at 7.30 pm at the Village Hall Any further inquiries, please contact the Secretary Alison Price 832548

Shillingford St George Parish Council NEWSLETTER April 2019 ELECTIONS PARISH NOTICE will consider progressing There have been 6 BOARDS this as a separate project if nominations for parish funding can be found. councillors for the 2nd The Parish Council would May elections and there like to thank Peter RESURFACING NEAR are 6 seats on the council. Wareham who has donated THE OVER BRIDGE Therefore, the election is his time and skills to make IN SHILLINGFORD not contested. Peter two new noticeboards to Barwell will be taking up replace the existing ones in ABBOT the vacant seat and the both villages. They are of Whilst the contractors had existing parish councillors oiled hardwood with accepted liability for the will all be re-elected. reinforced glass doors and poor standard of the re Existing Councillors will have the village name hand surfacing work near the officially stand down on carved on them. They will A30 over bridge, the 7th May and the new be much loved parish remedial work has not Parish Council will assets for many years to improved the situation and officially take up their 4 come. the Parish Council has years of Office on the asked it to be reassessed by same day. Voting will still WAR MEMORIAL DCC Highways. take place for the District RESTORATION Council seats on 2nd May. We are through the first NEXT MEETING stage of the grant Our next meeting will be SHILLINGFORD application with the War on Monday 13th May at REMEMBERS Memorials Trust for the 7:30pm in Shillingford St BOOKLET restoration of the Peamore George village hall. This cross. The second stage will be the Annual Council This is a joint venture with application has been meeting where the the Shillingford History submitted with quotes. Chairman and Vice Society to capture the The Manstree Road cross Chairman will be elected, information and exhibits in Shillingford St George followed by the Annual from the Shillingford requires a small work party Parish meeting. This is your Remembers event held to sympathetically clean the opportunity to raise issues last November for the eroding sandstone. The with your new Parish WW1 centenary. £352 in Trust will not fund the Council or introduce new grant funding has been replacement of the original ideas. Please come along received towards the inscribed stone tablet as it and join us. printing costs. was separate from the cross itself. The Parish Council MORE INFORMATION QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? Details about the parish council include Any comments or questions for the information can be found on the website. parish council please contact the clerk. www.shillingford.org.uk Parish Clerk: Sarah Sharpe T: 01392 811614 E: [email protected]

‘MIDSUMMER MADNESS’ at SHILLINGFORD VILLAGE HALL! SATURDAY 22nd JUNE from 12.00 Noon. Have a *FREE* Burger/Beer/Pimm’s/Ice Cream on us as a way of saying “Thank You” for all your past help and support of the Village Hall! Strawberry Cream Teas £1.50 each YES!!! Just £1.50! Stalls for Toys & Books, Cakes, Bric a Brac, Raffle, Tombola and other independent stalls, selling all sorts. Any donations to the above stalls would be gratefully received and can be brought to the Hall on the morning of Saturday 22nd June. See you there and Thank You from the Village Hall Committee! Services in the Teign Valley and Haldon Hill Group of Churches May Bridford Christow Ashton Doddiscombsleigh Dunchideock Dunsford 10:00am 5 8:30am 10:00am Family Easter 3 Holy Communion at Parish Communion at Doddiscombsleigh Service Bridford Order 1 Informal 12 BCP 8:30am Easter 4 10:00am 10:00am Holy Parish Communion at Bridford Parish Communion at Dunchideock 12 Communion Order 1 Order 1 BCP Easter 4 8:30am 6:30pm 10:00am 19 Songs of Praise at Dunsford Family Holy Communion at Easter 5 Christow Other Service With BCP Communion 26 10:00am Parish Communion at Ashton Informal Easter 6 10:00am Order 1 Parish 10:00am 8:30am 10:00am Communion Parish Communion at Christow Holy Communion Parish Order 1 Order 1 BCP Communion Order 1 26 6:30pm Rogation Service and Supper at Dunsford Easter 6 Other 30 7:30pm Mission Community Eucharist at Doddiscombsleigh Ascension Order 1 BCP=Book of Common Prayer; Order 1=Common Worship Order 1

Villages Diary for May DATE TIME EVENT PLACE Wednesday 1st 10.30–12.00 Open Door Café Shillingford V Hall Wednesday 1st 7.30pm Dunchideock House Thursday 2nd All day Fete meeting Dunchideock V Hall Elections - Teignbr D C and Friday 3rd 7.30pm Dunchideock Parish Council Lord Haldon Hotel Wednesday 8th 7.30pm Tower Bar Social Shillingford V Hall Shillingford Local Hist Soc Thursday 9th 7.30-8.30pm AGM and talk Webberton Meadows Friday 10th 7.45pm Villages Prayer Dunchideock V Hall Saturday 11th 11.00am-12.30 Film night – ‘Their Finest’ Shillingford Church Monday 13th 7.30pm Open Church Shillingford V Hall Shillingford Annual Council Tuesday 14th 7.30pm and Parish meeting Dunchideock V Hall Wednesday 15th 10.30-12.00 Shillingford V Hall Wednesday 15th 7.00pm Dunchideock Council AGM Dunchideock V Hall Open Door Café Thur 16th-Sat All day Dunchideock Village Hall Westpoint 18th Committee AGM Saturday 18th Devon County Show Tuesday 21st Saturday 25th 7.00pm Pudding night Dunchideock V Hall Wednesday 29th 7.30pm Annual Parish Meeting Dunchideock V Hall 3.00-5.00pm Tea afternoon Dunchideock V Hall 10.30-12.00 Open Door Café Shillingford V Hall Future events in June: - June 1st 10.30-12.00 The exchange Shillingford V Hall June 1st From 1.30pm Village Fete Gardens of Dunchideock House June 26th 10.30-12.00 Open Door Café in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Shillingford V Hall

Shillingford St George Rector Rev Mike Partridge The Rectory, Alphington, EX2 8XJ (day off Monday) Parishes of Alphington 01392 491476; 07751 725306 Ide and Shillingford [email protected] Church Wardens Mrs Wendy Nelmes Mr Nick Mansell [email protected] Dunchideock Priest in Charge Rev Ruth Frampton The Rectory, Dry Lane, Christow, EX6 7PE (day off Thursday) 01647 253164 [email protected] Administrator Mr Steve Cook 01392 832332; [email protected] Church Wardens Mr Ray Mallett [email protected] Mr Jamie Cumming Country News For details of this month and next month’s editors, please see the paper version. Advertising Editor Vacancy – please see article inside for further details Front Cover Miss Judith Travell [email protected] Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Jenne [email protected] Main Distributors Mrs Wendy Nelmes (Shillingford) Mrs Elizabeth Jenne (Dunchideock) Articles for the next issue must reach the editor by 15th of the preceding month Advertising Rates Classified: £1 for up to 3 lines, per issue Box advertisements (10 issues per year): Full page: £16 per month/£120 per year Half page: £8 per issue/£60 per year) Quarter page: £4 per issue/£30 per year Until a new Advertising Editor is available, please send all avertisements to the Treasurer (see above) who will forward them to the editor for the month. Payments should continue to be sent to the Treasurer.