Volume 583

October 2021

For all your Parish News...

Parishes of Dunkeswell & Sheldon

The Reverend JOHN HAYHOE rector@dunkeswell.org.uk

01404 515 083—07864 048575

Manor Cottage, Upottery EX149PN Dunkeswell Mission Community:

www.dunkeswell.org.uk

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DUNKESWELL & SHELDON PARISH NEWS

Circulation: +930 copies x 10 issues per year, distributed by volunteers, to all households in Dunkeswell & Sheldon. Production and Publication by Dunkeswell Parochial Church Council Contents: Articles, events & adverts relevant to Dunkeswell and Sheldon and submitted in A5 size

Finance: The average annual cost per magazine is £10. Publication costs are met from: Reader’s Subscriptions: Subs may be handed to PCC treasurer, PCC members or the magazine distributors. Cheques made payable to PCC Dunkeswell Donations from Societies & Organisations whose reports are included.

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The Reverend Jane Penn Associate Priest in Dunkeswell Mission Community 01404 841523 The Rectory, Broadhembury. EX14 3LT revjane@dunkeswell.org.uk CHURCHWARDENS: Dunkeswell St. Nicholas: None at present

Sheldon St. James the Greater: Dr. Keith McEwan: Trederwen, Sheldon EX14 4QU. 01404 841511 SECRETARIES TO PCC: Church Administrators: Sara Gordon 07717222404 sara@dunkeswell.org.uk

Dunkeswell: Barbara Simmonds – Old Wolford Farm, Dunkeswell. bjpsimmonds@gmail.com

01404 549107

Sheldon Parish Council Secretary: Claudia Napier 01404 841482

WELCOME TO DUNKESWELL LEAFLETS

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DUNKESWELL & SHELDON ORGANISATIONS

Dunkeswell Parish Council: Mr. John Barrow (Chairman) 01404 891676

Parish Council Clerk: Mrs. Kay Smith 01404 892757

Footpaths & Tree Warden: Mr. John Barrow 01404 891676

D & C Police HQ 101

Dunkeswell Surgery: 01823 681720

Blackdown Practice Manager: TBA 01823 680555

Blackdown Support Group: Elizabeth McNab 01823 681036

Blackdown Hills Repair Café: Stephen Lehner 07715460783 Dunkeswell Post Office: Julie Meads & Kerri Winter 01404 891832

Dunkeswell Methodist Church: Mr. Tony Butler 01823 680441

Dunkeswell Village Hall: Ceinwen Conroy (Bookings) 01404 891564 Dunkeswell Village Hall: Chairman Trevor Berry 01404 891677 Dunkeswell Art Group: Lorraine 01823 681549 Dunkeswell Allotment Assoc. Mrs. C. Ede 07488356048

Dunkeswell Bell Ringers: Brenda Eastell 01395 487117

Dunkeswell Hand Bell Ringers: Mrs. B Simmonds 01404 549107

Dunkeswell Garden Society: Mrs Heather Sweetland 01823 680287

Dunkeswell Pre-School/Toddlers: Mrs. Helen Brooks 01404 891622

Dunkeswell Rovers AFC: Mr. Rob Williams (Secretary) 07881373845

Dunkeswell Youth Club: Mrs. Anne Barratt 01404 891692

Throgmorton Community Hall: Jackie Upton 07595318458 or Kerri Winter 01404 890214

Highfield Sports & Social Club: Gary Foxwell 01404 891921

Highfield Garage: Alister Pym, Shaun Prettejohn 01404 891258

Highfield Stores: Julie Meads & Kerri Winter 01404 891015 Ladybirds: (Chairperson) TBA Sec. Mrs Joyce Streatham 01404 891845 The Aviator: Mr. Jason Farrant 01404 890009

Devon/Somerset Flight Training: Mr. Brendan Proctor 01404 891643

Skydive UK Ltd: Mr. Jason Farrant 01404 890222

Devon/Somerset Gliding Club: Mr. Stuart Procter 01404 841147

SW Airfields Heritage Trust: Chairman Brian Lane-Smith 01884 820319

chairman@southwestairfields.co.uk | www.southwestairfields.co.uk Sheldon Neighbourhood Watch: Mr. David Whipp 01404 841598

Sheldon Parish Meeting: Claudia Napier 01404 841482 Sheldon Singers: Mrs. Julie De’Ath- Lancaster 01884 821381

Sheldon Village Hall: Mrs. Andrea Carr (Bookings) 01404 841367

MP: Mr. Neil Parish – Local message line 02072 197172

DCC Ward Member: Iain Chubb 01297 35468

EDDC Ward Member: Mr. Colin Brown 01404 42309

EDDC Dog Warden 01395 571517

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All copy for the Parish News should be with the Editor by the 12th of each month. A5 in size and in either Word or PDF Format. Thank you. dunkeswellmagazine@gmail.com

Calendar dates should cover: - 1st Nov to 7th Dec. 2021

Disclaimer: The Parish News accepts no liability for:- Any claim made by any advertising. Any error or omissions in the advertisement as submitted by the advertiser. Any legal action as a result of the advertisement. Any opinion expressed in articles in the Parish News which may be those of the author but not necessarily of the editor.

Editors Note: Here we are at the start of autumn and the last quarter of 2021. It's been a traumatic year for many but memorable for others, particularly our GB Olympic athletes and 18-year-old Emma Raducanu, who made history by becoming the first qualifier and youngest British tennis player to win a Grand Slam title in the US Open.

Not widely know, the UK's 23rdNational Curry Week takes place between 4th - 10th October. Curry, in all its forms, has become a favourite meal throughout Britain. Find hints on how to make the perfect curry as well as a recipe for chicken curry on Page. 70

October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month; read about the need for more awareness on page 54

Don't forget to put your clocks back on 30th October; the date British summertime comes to an end:(

Janine

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St Nicholas Church

Church Services

11.00 am

(unless otherwise stated)

October: Oct 03: Holy Communion Rev`d John Hayhoe

Oct 10: Holy Communion 9.30 am Rev`d P. Robinson

Oct 17: Songs & Worship 10.30am Barbara Simmonds

& Team Throgmorten Community Hall - Live music Oct 24: Morning worship Peter Girling Oct 31: 6 Together St Mary’s Luppitt Rev’d John Hayhoe Oct 31: Loved One’s Service of Remembrance - 3.00pm

Throgmorten Community Hall. November: Nov 07: Holy Communion Rev’d John Hayhoe

Nov 14: Remembrance Sunday 10.50 Rev’d John Hayhoe

ST JAMES THE GREATER SERVICES

3rd 09:30 AM Harvest Festival Lay Led

10th 09:30 AM Morning Prayer Rev J Hayhoe

17th 09:30 AM Holy Communion Rev J Penn

24th 09:30 AM Holy Communion Rev J Hayhoe

On Sunday 31st October a joint Mission Community service will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Luppitt at 11:00am. This service will be led by Rev J Hayhoe.

From the Parish Register On 5th September 2021 Oliver Dennis Waugh, son of Kirsty of Honiton, was baptised at St. Nicholas Church.

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HAVE YOU HEARD?

God can even use a simple spider web to build a wall of protection around His children.

During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific Island. The fighting had been intense, and in the smoke and the crossfire he had lost touch with his comrades.

Alone in the jungle, he could hear enemy soldiers coming in his direction. Scrambling for cover, he found his way up a high ridge to several small caves in the rock. Quickly he crawled inside one of the caves. Although safe for the moment, he realized that once the enemy soldiers looking for him swept up the ridge, they would quickly search all the caves and he would be killed.

As he waited, he prayed, "Lord, if it be your will, please protect me. Whatever your will though, I love you and trust you. Amen."

After praying, he lay quietly listening to the enemy begin to draw close. He thought, "Well, I guess the Lord isn't going to help me out of this one.." Then he saw a spider begin to build a web over the front of his cave.

As he watched, listening to the enemy searching for him all the while, the spider layered strand after strand of web across the opening of the cave.

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"Ha, he thought. "What I need is a brick wall and what the Lord has sent me is a spider web. God does have a sense of humour."

As the enemy drew closer he watched from the darkness of his hideout and could see them searching one cave after another. As they came to his, he got ready to make his last stand. To his amazement, however, after glancing in the direction of his cave, they moved on. Suddenly, he realized that with the spider web over the entrance, his cave looked as if no one had entered for quite a while. "Lord, forgive me," prayed the young man. "I had forgotten that in you a spider's web is stronger than a brick wall."

We all face times of great trouble. When we do, it is so easy to forget the victories that God would work in our lives, some-times in the most surprising ways. As the great leader, Nehemiah, reminded the people of Israel when they faced the task of rebuilding Jerusalem, "In God we will have success!" [Nehemiah 2:20]

Remember: Whatever is happening in your life, with God, a mere spider's web can become a brick wall of protection. Believe He is with you always. Just speak His name through Jesus His son, and you will see His great power and love for you.

Source Unknown

CAROL FOURACRE

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Letter from the

Rector:

I write this letter for the Parish magazine with some sadness as I announced my retirement the other day and so will no longer be Rector from the middle of November. It will be fifty years since I first heard the call to become a priest, twenty years since I started my training and eighteen since I was ordained. The unaccounted for thirty years included service in the Army, working in construc-tion and, for a short period, as a chef at the Savoy Hotel. The connection between my those various careers, including in the church, has been people, those I worked with and those I was working to benefit – the link has been remarkably close, it has been service. As a soldier I served the soldiers I commanded, look-ing after them, ensuring my decisions kept them safe, on building sites I ran I needed tradespeople including the basic labourer to have the best working conditions possible, at the Savoy I was the most junior commis chef I ensured that I made it possible, some-times by keeping out of the way, to ensure that my contribution to the team was valued!

I have written many articles for the magazines of the Dunkeswell Mission Community parishes over the last four years and almost invariably it has been something about being community. Certainly since COVID-19 came to our shores I have reflected on the great strengths of the communities in our villages and across the Blackdown Hills. How people have supported people, their neighbours and included those around them, perhaps not actually in their ‘bubble’, but in any way they could – the quality of imagi-nation and innovation at this level has been amazing to see. Most of our villages have been exemplary – wonderful places to be in.

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One of the most important attitudes required of community is that of service - service to everyone regardless of their affiliation, race, gender, origin, orientation or sexuality. When we serve people we love them, when we love them we make a difference that really is beyond measurement, when we love them and we include them we give them value. When we exclude them we do immeasurable harm, when we say who is in and who is out we hurt people, but without realising that we are also damaging ourselves. Whether we are a soldier, labourer, chef or neighbour, farmer, teacher, publican or even retired it is through our service to people, done to the best of our ability, through our love for each other, that we make a difference and not by being self-important, expecting a place at the top table, needing to grasp the hand of the first person through the door or demanding the most comfortable chair – that is when we become small people, having diminished ourselves, and that is just very sad!

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From Rev Penn’s pen

One of the things we often do at this time of year as the seasons' change, and we spend more time indoors is to look back and re-member times past. Perhaps as the first frosts arrive, we can recall our summer holidays, a day at the beach, a few days on The Cornish Riveria, or maybe a more exotic foreign location. Perhaps we also look forward, planning a winter break somewhere warmer or our next summer holiday.

Remembering is important, and I write this shortly before the Battle of Britain Commemoration Service at Dunkeswell. At this service, I expect there will be people who lived through and remembered WW2. There will also be younger people who have no such first-hand memory but will be part of the collective remembering and thanksgiving for those who fought in that battle to save this country from the threat of invasion.

In November, on Remembrance Sunday, churches up and down the country will hold services remembering and honouring the men and women who gave their lives in the Great War and WW2, and whilst we give thanks for their sacrifice given for future generations, we also remember the cost of human conflict. We hope and pray that our remembering will help us not to repeat such wars.

Another remembering we do at the All Souls services that many churches offer nowadays; some churches are putting on extra ser-vices at other times of year to remember loved ones who died from Covid or during the lockdowns when there was no opportunity for communities to come together and mourn. These services offer us the chance as a community to remember our loved ones who have died, to pray together for them, for ourselves and each other. It is also a time to remember God's promise of eternal life and to be comforted that our loved ones are even now safe with Him. A time to receive comfort and support from each other as well, as we try and make sense of things.

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All Welcome…

Café Church

for

Songs & Worship

Sunday 17th Oct @ 10.30am

Community Hall - Dunkeswell Live music & Refreshments

Christians know the importance of remembering together as week by week, Sunday by Sunday. Christians worldwide meet to remem-ber Jesus in the special meal he first shared with his disciples before his crucifixion. He took bread and wine and blessed them, he shared the bread and wine with them and told them that this bread they shared was his body and the wine his blood, and he told them to do this to remember him. This gift, this meal, this sharing in and remembering Jesus is all the more amazing because it engages all our senses, we hear the words, and we touch, smell, see and taste the bread and the wine. We remember all sorts of things, situations and people, not just by thinking about them but through all of our senses, 'that perfume', 'our song'. The Remembrance Jesus calls us to involves our whole being, the physical as well as the spiritual, and so this special meal feeds us body, mind and soul.

May God bless you in your remembering this Autumn.

Rev’d Jane Penn

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Sunday 31st October at 3 pm

Throgmorton Community Hall, Dunkeswell

‘LOVED ONES’ SERVICE

A special day to remember family and friends who have passed on from their earthly life. Whether they died recently or many years ago they are forever remembered in our hearts. Sometimes it feels as though our loved ones have been forgotten as others never mention them but it could just be that they keep silent for fear of causing pain.

THE INFORMAL SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE WILL BE FOLLOWED BY REFRESHMENTS AND A TIME TO OPENLY

SHARE FOND MEMORIES WITH ONE ANOTHER.

If you would like a candle lit in memory of your loved ones, please contact Carol or Babs (details below) before the 26th October if possible – but last minute names can be includ-ed on the day. At the same time please state if there is a particular hymn you would like sung and we shall do our best to include it in the service.

Carol: 07535 544565 (mobile) (email: carol.fouracre@btinternet.com)

OR

Babs: 01404 891516 (You will need to state your name when requested)

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PRAYER INTERCESSION FOR OCTOBER

Peter Horder 01404 890094

October 1st. We give thanks for the life and ministry of St. Remigius, 438-533, acclaimed Abp of Reims at the age of 22. In 496, he baptised Clovis 1’st, King of the Salic Franks, with 3,000 of his subjects. He founded Bishoprics at Laon, Tournai, Cambrai, Arras & Terouanne & directed missions to the diocese of Burgundy. He was gifted with powers of healing. October 2nd. We Pray for the officers & congregation at Plymtree church & the residents of the parish – especially for the elderly & housebound. October 3rd. The 18th Sunday after Trinity. May our faith be upheld & strengthened as we share the responsibility to ‘Grow the Church’ in & beyond our parishes. Let us move forward in love, obedience & trust, knowing that our gracious God will supply all our needs, according to his will & purposes for us. October 4th. Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. 1181 – 1226, founder of the Francis-can Order. The son of a rich cloth merchant, who became dissatisfied with worldly life, & devoted himself to prayer & serving the poor, especially lepers. He was generous, with a simple but sincere faith – devoted to his creator, to mankind - & widely associated with his love of animals & nature. October 5th. We pray for all Grandparents – their love, patience & willingness to care for their grandchildren - & for those who were unable to join their fami-lies during the pandemic. October 6th. Give thanks for the life and witness of William Tyndale, 1494 – 1536. He studied at Oxford & Cambridge. A translator of the Bible, wide-spread revisions of the New Testament. Theologically he insisted on the au-thority of the scriptures & justification by faith. October 7th. Pray for farmers & growers of organic crops & those involved in current research to lower their carbon footprint in cattle husbandry and agri-cultural practices. October 8th. We reflect with the psalmist – ‘The fear of the Lord is the begin-ning of wisdom – all who follow his precepts, have a good understanding.’ Psalm 111 v 10. October 9th. We remember Denys, Bishop of Paris & his companions. Also known as Dionysius, he was born in Italy in the early 3rd century & sent to con-vert the people of Gaul, along with 5 other bishops. He established a Christian Church on an island in the Seine. He & others were martyred around the year 250 – with an abbey built over their tombs – dedicated to Denys. The church became the burial place of French monarchs, & Denys is known as the patron saint of France.

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October 10th. 19th Sunday after Trinity. We say and reflect on the BC Prayer Collect – with all churches who will use this prayer at their early Holy Communion services this morning:- ‘O God, for as much as without thee, we are not able to please thee, mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct & rule our hearts, through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen.’ October 11th. Feast Day of St. Ethelburqa, who died in 675. Sister to Erconwald Bishop of London & the first Abbess of his monastery in Barking. Bede records that she exercised miraculous powers in her sheltered ministry. October 12th. We remember Elizabeth Fry, Prison Reformer, born Elizabeth Gur-ney at Earlham in Norfolk in 1780. At the age of 20, she married Joseph Fry, a London merchant & a strict Quaker. She was admitted as a minister in the Society of Friends & became a noted preacher. After being deeply moved by the appalling state of prisons, she devoted much of her time helping female prisoners in Newgate and setting up a night shelter for the homeless in London. She travelled across Europe in the cause of prison reform. Her strong Christian faith & evangelistic ministry inspired all her work. October 13th. We give thanks for Edward the Confessor, King of England, 1002 – 1066, son of King Ethelred & his Norman wife, Emma. He lived in exile during the Danish supremacy, returning to England in 1042 to become King. He wanted to maintain peace & justice in his realm – to avoid foreign wars & to put his faith into practice, being generous to the poor & hospitable to strangers. He foundered a monastery on Thorney Island by the Thames, thus beginning the royal patronage of Westminster Abbey, where his remains were placed in 1162. October 14th. We pray for children and staff at the Dunkeswell Pre- School & other primary schools across our Mission Community – especially for pupils attending for the first year of their education. October 15th. We give thanks for Teresa of Avila, 1515 – 1582, a teacher of the faith-a Spanish Nun & Mystic. She reformed the Carmelite Order. A woman of strong character & great practical ability. Revered as a spiritual writer on the stages of prayer – from meditation to mystical union of fellowship with God. October 16th. We remember Nicholas Ridley - Bishop of London & Hugh Latimer Bishop of Worchester – both martyred. Nicholas studied at Cambridge, assisting Thomas Cranmer in preparing the 1st Book of C. Prayer & made Bishop in 1550. On the death of Edward V1, he supported the claims of Lady Jane Grey – excom-municated & executed in 1555. Hugh was also educated at Cambridge and preached widely across England. A close adviser to King Henry V111, but refused to sign Henry’s ‘Six Articles’ to prevent the spread of Reformation doctrines. After imprisonment in the Tower of London, he & Nicholas were burnt at the stake on this day in 1555. October 17th. 20th Sunday after Trinity. We pray that almighty God will keep us safe in mind-body & spirit, enabling us to fulfil our calling to proclaim the Gospel of truth, love & peace.

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October 18th. Feast of St. Luke – Evangelist & Physician. Author of the 3rd Gospel & Acts. He accompanied Paul on the 2nd missionary journey from Troas to Philippi and on the 3rd journey from Philippi to Jerusalem - & to Rome. He wrote his Gospel in Greece & died aged 84. October 19th. In this One World Week, we pray for the Unity of Purpose & of Wills – towards peace & Justice for ALL people serving One God. October 20th. We pray for overseas’ students studying alongside our own in UK colleges & universities - & for the benefits of their education & contribution to us & their own countries. October 21st. We give thanks for the ministry of hospital Chaplains – especially in the South-west – who offer comfort & reassurance in the healing process of pa-tients & support to their staff, medical & surgical. October 22nd. Give thanks for our local surgeries in Dunkeswell, Hemyock & Churchinford – the doctors, nurses & reception staff who help our communities. October 23rd. Pray for landlords & councils up and down the country & their will-ingness to provide accommodation for families from Afghanistan. October 24th. Last Sunday after Trinity. – Bible Sunday. We give thanks for the written Word of God & the religious freedom we enjoy – to read, mark & learn, & inwardly digest its teachings for our lives. October 25th. We pray for those special people who maintain and beautify our churchyards and surroundings across our mission community. October 26th. Feast day of Alfred the Great 849-899. He was the King of the West Saxons who brought to an end the threat of Danish domination in the British Isles; also credited for establishing peace, with stability to both church & state. He founded religious houses for education, caring for the sick, underprivileged, & res-pite for travellers. His whole life was marked by showing Christian compassion & mercy. October 27th. We pray for the families who will suffer financially if and when Uni-versal Credit payments are withdrawn. October 28th. Feast day of St. Simon & St. Jude. We thank the almighty God that he built his church on the foundation of those Apostles, with Jesus as the chief cor-nerstone. We pray that we may follow their example, being joined together in the Unity of the Spirit & by God’s grace, to become holy temples acceptable to him. October 29th. We remember and give thanks for James Hannington. 1847 – 85; Bishop of East Africa in June 1884, serving the Church Missionary Society in Zanzi-bar & Mombasa. He was violently killed by natives in Uganda whilst leading an expedition to open up a shorter route to Lake Victoria. October 30th. We ask for God’s blessing upon those living alone & dependent upon neighbours and carers for friendship and support. October 31st. 4th Sunday before Advent. May our every thought and action be offered worthily as a prayer to God so that we may be assured of his continual blessing as we journey together in faith and trust.

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Methodist Church

Dunkeswell

Rev. Zdzisiu Hendzel 01823 662724 All are welcome to our services

Church Calendar – October 2021 - 11.00am

3rd Oct Dawn Nadim

10th Oct John Browse

17th Oct Gill Atkinson

24th Oct Rev. Z Hendzel - Holy Communion

31st Oct Brian Cooper

November: 7th Nov. Richard Leech

14th Nov Dawn Nadim

21st Nov. Chapel

28th Nov. Rev. Z. Hendzel - Holy Communion

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Public Open Session

i) Christmas Lights - Elsie Hollis would like to approach the council regarding Christmas Lights

Comments - The councillors enjoyed listening to the proposal from Elsie regarding the possibility of Christ-mas lights. The suggestion was to have a tree located in the shop area with strings of lights, maybe decora-tions made by the children. With a stall at the monthly Farmers Market to help raise the funds needed and possibly something “Christmassy” on each road sign. The council thought this to be a lovely idea that will brighten up the Christmas period. The councillors agreed to help fund this and costs are to be brought to the October meeting.

Well done Elsie for bringing the idea to the council, for speaking so brilliantly about the ideas and for the lovely picture you had drawn.

Planning https://planning.eastdevon.gov.uk/online-applications/

Decisions

21/1389/FUL Highfield Garage Dunkeswell Honiton EX14 4QH - Construction of replacement single storey lean-to building. Approved

Planning Applications 21/2082/FUL 4 Springfield Dunkeswell Honiton EX14 4RF - Single storey extension to rear of property, extension comment by Tuesday 21st Sept requested on 6th Sept but not yet granted (for comment) Comments - No Comments to be made

Clerks Abbreviated Minutes of the Meeting of Dunkeswell Parish

Council 20/09/2021

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21/2169/FUL Dunkeswell Airfield Dunkeswell Industrial Estate Devon - Resubmission- Installation of a battery stor-age power plant up to a 6.5MW with associated works. (For comment) Comments - No Comments to be made

21/2416/FUL 10 Walcott Way Dunkeswell Honiton EX14 4XP - Proposed single storey side extension (for com-ment) Comments - No Comments to be made

21/2431/FUL Cob Blocks Dunkeswell Airfield Dunkeswell EX14 4LJ - Erection of a work-live unit (for comment) Comments - The councillors felt unable to make a comment on this application as they felt there was inadequate information regarding the foul drainage. Clerk to contact EDDC and ask for more details regarding this, in respect of where they would intend to have the soaka-way/drainage field for the digester, there appears to be little room around the site for this to be disposed of safely and hygienically, with the proximity of other premises. The councillors also noted that the location plan, contained within the Design and Access Statement (page 3) shows a red lined box that does not accurately reflect the boundary of this property and that this plan/map shows the general location for identification rather than the boundary of the premises, with the boundary being back in-line with the road/other buildings. Council would like to comment on this application once the additional information & guidance is received from EDDC.

Permitted Development (for information)

Hill View Bungalow & Hill View Nursery Dunkeswell - Open-Reach - notice to install 2 x 9m wooden poles (7.2m above ground) at the above location. (For information/discussion) Comments - No Comment to be made

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APP/U1105/W/21/3279130, Land South Of Pump Field Close Dunkeswell - Construction of 1no affordable dwell-ing and associated works. Representations to be received by 13th October 2021. (for discussion & further comment, if required) Comments - No further comment to be made

Tree Applications

Decisions

21/1770/TRE 1 Foxglove Close Dunkeswell Honiton EX14 4QE - Beech trees. Cut back branches overhanging pave-ment to previous pruning points to give approximately 2.5m clearance above the pavement. Cut back branches to previous pruning reduction points to give clearance of approximately 2m from conservatory and garage. Approved

Applications

21/2339/TRE 7 Walden Road Dunkeswell Honiton EX14 4XB - 1/. Sycamore - overhanging garage - crown reduc-tion. 2/. Ash - Shading garden and hanging onto lawn, plus lounge window - crown lifting, 3/. Ash - Hanging onto bungalow roof, causing blockage to downpipe - crown reduction (partial), 4/. Birch - Preventing light entering kitchen window and door - crown reduction (partial),5/. Ash - Over-hanging bungalow roof and blocking light to rear kitchen window plus blockage to downpipe - crown reduction (partial). (For comment) Comments - Councillors supported this application

Environment Litter Bins - Cllr Webber reported that the litter bins at the shop, Throgmorton Hall and NCP Park were still being missed for collection, causing a build up of rubbish, that is having a financial cost. The non collections have been reported by Cllr Webber and the clerk over this period. Cllr Brown offered to look in to this.

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Community and Governance

Parks - BMX Track - pothole reported beside the track-way in the grass, Email to Cllr Barrow to take a look. (for comment & agreement). Comments - Cllr Barrow reported this has now been mended, a cover over one of the drainage pipes was miss-ing, now replaced with wire mesh. Thank you to the person who reported it.

New Century Park - Toddler area slide, it was reported that there was a sharp edge at the top of the slide, this has been repaired, again, thank you to those who reported it.

Village Hall Fire Door - Cllr Proctor proposed that the Council pay for the Fire Door in the toilet block to be re-placed. Clerk to source costs for a replacement UPVC door and frame.

Email, web and social media enquiries have been responded to and councillors copied in, councillors are asked to consid-er if further action or correspondence is necessary.

Next meeting - 18/10/21, Dunkeswell Village Hall, 7.30pm

Meeting dates for 2021 - March 2022 are displayed at https://www.dunkeswell-pc.gov.uk/

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HAIR & BEAUTY SALON

Unisex Hair Salon Opening: Tuesday to Saturday (Late night Thursday)

Come and meet our professional team

who will look after your hair and beauty needs.

Beauty Treatments available: - Gel Nails, Acrylics; Massage, Spray Tanning; Waxing;

Lash Lifts & Tints; Ear Piercing; Pedicure

Call today ~ 01404 891133 Free Parking

HIGHFIELD STORES & POST OFFICE

Open 7 Days a Week

Monday – Saturday 7am-9pm Sunday 8am-8pm

Post Office Open Shop Hours!! 01404 891015

Wide selection of Groceries; Wine; Beer & Lagers; Fresh Meat; Fruit & Vegetables

National Lottery

Fantastic Monthly Offers!! Come and have a browse

Situated next to the Fish & Chip Shop & Indian Restaurant In the centre of the Highfield Estate.

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The Dunkeswell Farmer’s Market

2nd Saturday of every month:

Sat. 9th October 9am—12md

Throgmorton Community Centre

Farm meat & eggs

Homemade pasties

Cards & crafts

Pies & cakes

Plants & veg

Many other local goodies to choose from,

so why not come along, shop with us, and

avoid the hassle of the High Street.

Refreshments will be available.

All proceeds go to The Throgmorton Community Hall

Come and support our hall

NB: Masks & social distancing rules must be observed.

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The York inn

Honiton Road, Churchinford.

TA3 7RF 01823 601 333

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Country Pub offering a warm welcome.

Log Fire. Large selection of Ales including local brews, Games Room, Large screen TV. Monthly Meat Draw. Lots of Special Events Good wholesome food

using local ingredients lunchtime & evenings. Specials board & Homemade Pie Board. Takeaway.

Sunday Roasts. Saturday Breakfast. Parties catered for. Patio Area. Dogs Welcome

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MONEY MATTERS:

Contactless limit rises to £100 for consumers Britons will be able to spend up to £100 using contactless card pay-ments from 15 October. The spending limit is more than doubling from £45 (after rising from £30) in March 2020 amid the pandemic, in an effort to reduce contact at the till. Around 2/3 of all transac-tions are made through the ‘tap and go’ contactless transactions

Energy suppliers raise prices

Many UK energy suppliers are raising the prices of their standard gas and electricity tariffs to the maximum cap set by the regulator. The cost of standard tariffs is increasing from an average of £1,138 a year to £1,277 from October. Ovo Energy is raising the price of its standard dual-fuel tariff to about £1,276 from 1 October, while EDF Energy is raising prices to an average of £1,277 a year on its dual-fuel tariff, and others are expected to follow. Surge in scams see consumers demand regulation of online adverts

Consumers have demanded that online adverts are checked more thoroughly amid a surge in scams during the pandemic. According to a report by insurer Aviva, more than half of internet users do not trust that the adverts they see on search engines are from legitimate companies. It found that 87% of consumers want the government to force social media firms and search engines to ban the promotion of scams and phoney ads

Charity condemns scrapping of free prescriptions for over-60s

Millions of people aged 60-65 will have to start paying for their prescriptions if government proposals go ahead, warns Age UK.

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The charity has launched a campaign called ‘Save Free Prescrip-tions’, stressing the change risks people failing to take their medica-tion because they can’t afford the extra cost. Currently, people receive free prescriptions from age 60, but there are plans to raise this to age 66, in line with the State Pension age

State Pension pays less than minimum wage

ACCORDING TO A NEW REPORT, the UK’s State Pension now pays retirees less than the minimum wage. Britons face the most signifi-cant shortfall of working income to retirement income of any major economy, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). UK pensions receive just 28% of their working incomes in retirement, compared to the average of 57%. Fake parcel delivery texts are the top smishing scam

According to new data provided by cybersecurity company Proofpoint, parcel delivery scams are the most prevalent type of text message scam. These scams are designed to get the recipient to click on a link that will request personal or financial information allowing money to be stollen. Avoid clicking on links in text messag-es and forward any suspected scam text messages to 7726

Gardens get a makeover during pandemic

Britons spent an average of £250 each giving their garden a make over in the last year, according to new research from Lloyds Bank. This is an extra £109 on top of the £141 they typically spent on their outdoor space pre-pandemic. Yet more than a third, don’t know if their home insurance covers any additions to their new and im-proved gardens. Inflation is predicted to hit 4% by the end of 2021

The Bank of England predicts that inflation could hit 4% by the end of the year, which is expected to remain above the Bank’s 2% target until the end of 2023, making it difficult for both savers and inves-tors to beat the rising cost of living. With inflation currently standing at 2.5%, savers are already losing money in real terms

For detailed information on any of these matters go to: https://restless.co.uk/money/everyday-finance/latest-money-news/

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DRAINCLEAR

DRAIN JETTING AND BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED

Septic tanks and Bio plants emptied and maintained

Over 30 years in business

Call or text Rob

07886800678

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TERRY PIKE

GARDENER

(Locally established)

All Garden work Undertaken

Regular Maintenance

Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Hedge Trimming

All work considered

01404 850779

Mobile 0737 811 6199

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Over the next few weeks, sex-crazed spiders will invade people’s homes

as the spider mating season kicks off.

During early autumn, male spiders start going on the prowl in search of a mate, meaning you’re likely to see many more of them in the coming weeks.

You might not notice it, but UK homes can often have up to 40 spiders living inside them.

Those you see running across the carpet in front of you freaking you out, most often it’ll be a male out on some sort of amorous pursuit.

If you need some tips to keep them at bay, one of the best things you can do is keep your windows and doors closed.

Spiders also dislike essential oils such as lavender and peppermint, which is another way to stop them from invading your home.

It is thought spiders hate citrus and vinegar, and cleaning your house regularly will also help keep them away.

Even the cleanest, smallest house is likely to be home to a good 20 to 40 spiders. There are some 650 types of spiders in the UK, but only 12 are harmful to humans.

The most feared spider in Britain is the notorious false widow spider, which is the most venomous of all.

There are three other venomous spiders in the UK – the cardinal, woodlouse, and tube web spiders – that can pierce the skin of human victims and cause them harm, but when it comes to the strength of the venom, the false widow is the one to fear the most!

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE SERVICES &

PLANT SALES

Qualified and experienced Gardener offering garden maintenance of all types:

Mowing, Lawn creation and care

Pruning and hedge cutting

Garden clearances

Mulching

Competitive rate at £16/h

As well as seasonal availability of bedding plants, Herbaceous perennials and shrubs

Call Tom Mather on: 07957835039

avalongardensdevon@gmail.com

Avalon Gardens

NB. This service may be suspended due to COVID-19 regulations Dunkeswell Community Centre 10.00 - 10.30

Wed. Oct 13th Wed. Nov 10th Wed. Dec 8th

Dunkeswell Community Centre 09.30 - 12.30

Sat. Oct 2nd /30th Sat Nov 27th

info@librariesunlimited.org.uk Call: 0345 155 1001

Timetable 2021

Dunkeswell Allotment Association

Allotments are currently

available for let.

Choice of

full or half plots.

If interested please

contact Tony Wilder on

890241 to look around

and discuss your

requirements.

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ALISTER PYM, SHAUN PRETTEJOHN, TINA PAGE

MEMBERS OF GOOD GARAGE SCHEME

REPAIRS AND SERVICING TO ALL MODERN CARS & VEHICLES

PETROL & DIESEL AVAILABLE

RED DIESEL

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICING CARRIED OUT

MOT TESTING

DUNKESWELL

We are open - Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm Saturdays : 8am to 12md

SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS - CLOSED

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Saturday 27th November

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Fortnightly on Tuesdays

2 pm - 4pm

Dunkeswell Art Club

Dunkeswell Village Hall

Every Wednesday

12 noon - 1pm

Tumi’s Keep

Fit Throgmorton

Comm. Hall 4 - 5pm

5 - 6pm

Ballet & Creative Movement

Dunkeswell Village Hall

Every 3rd Wednesday

10.30 am

11.30 am

BSG Coffee

Morning Throgmorton

Comm. Hall

REGULAR EVENTS

All of the above are dependent upon COVID 19 regulations.

Please let the editor know of your events if not listed here.

Dunkeswell Art Group restarted meeting in the old Village Hall in June. It now meets fortnightly on Tuesdays from 2 - 4 pm and would welcome new members. The Art Group is friendly and informal, you bring along your own art supplies (and a drink and snack for the tea break).

The current group is of mixed ability and experience and uses a variety of media, there is no tutor but members are happy to give advice & tips. Even if you just enjoy colour-ing in a pre-printed picture, but can't find the time at home, you can still join the group for two hours of 'art time'.

The price of each session is £3 which covers the cost of the hire of the hall (and fees if you wish to join are usually paid in advance in two month blocks) but the group is offering a free first session to anyone who would like to try it out.

Please email Lucy at lucyjcdurman@gmail.com or telephone Lorraine on 01823 681549 for further

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Diary dates— OCTOBER 2021

Sat. 2nd 9.30am - 12.30

Devon Mobile Library

Community Hall

Sun. 3rd 9.30am Harvest Festival St James Sheldon

Sat. 9th 9.00 am - 12md

Dunkeswell Farmers Market

Community Hall

Wed. 13th 10.00 am - 10.30am

Devon Mobile Library

Community Hall

Thur. 14th 2.30pm Beetle Drive Ladybirds

Community Hall

Wed. 20th 10.30 am Blackdown Support Group Coffee morning

Community Hall

Sat 22nd - 6th Nov.

Guy Fawkes & Halloween -Guy Trail

Dunkeswell Village Hall

Sat 30th 9.30am - 12.30

Devon Mobile Library

Community Hall

Sun 31st 3pm Loved Ones Service Community Hall

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Marathon in a Month is a challenge to suit everyone – walk a couple of

miles a day, go for a ten mile jog or go all out and tackle 26.2 miles in one go. Everyone that completes their marathon will receive a zero-

waste Hospiscare medal as a thank you for their effort. Local charity Hospiscare just asks that challengers raise £60 in sponsorship to support out-standing care for people who are living with a terminal illness across the heart of Devon.

Event Date: throughout October

Price: Adult - £10 Child - £5

Dog (and owner) - £15

https://www.hospiscare.co.uk/events/marathon/

Kentisbeare Village Hall Help improve your health and wellbeing by joining in our music therapy sessions. Enjoy fun and companionship in a safe and supportive space. Play sing or listen….. you choose! No music experience is needed. Refreshments and cakes will be available. This service is free and provided by the Towersey Foundation (Charity No. 1052862) www.towerseyfoundation.org.uk, and led by our HCPC-registered Music Therapists. To book a place or for further in-formation, please contact Sarah Folland at Towersey: sf.folland@gmail.com or phone 01823 68136

WWW.folland@gmail.com.org

seyfoundation.org.uk

INTERESTING DEVON FACTS: Crime writer Agatha Christie was born in Torquay. She wrote 82 detective novels. J.K. Rowling (author of Harry Potter) is an alumni of Exeter University. Plymouth Gin - is home to the oldest working gin distillery in the world!

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Dunkeswell Heritage Centre, Dunkeswell Airfield ,EX14 4LG

See our Unique Photographic Archive of life on the only WW2 US Naval Air Base in Europe.

Including photographs of U boats being attacked and sunk! Plus our Authentic Replica Uniforms, Films, Artefacts, Mission Narratives Models, Dioramas, WW2 Memorabilia and archive film of the Airfield

Wear it Pink

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, Wear it Pink takes place on 21st October, and asks people to wear pink to school, work and at home, and donate or hold an event to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now. Each year, the event raises around £2m for the charity, and the money goes to-wards funding breast cancer re-searchers across the UK. £28.9m has been raised to date. https://www.wearitpink.org/ https://breastcancernow.org/

Autumn Concert

The Wyndham Singers

and their Special Guests

Kentisbeare Village Hall

Saturday November 13th 7:00pm

Tickets £10.00/£5.00 under 18s

From Kentisbeare Post Office or singers - or email

wynhamsingers@gmail.com

Bar/Refreshments available

All proceeds to Hospiscare

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MEADS BUILDERS

For all your building needs from patios to new builds

Extensions, Renovations, Maintenance, Alterations, Conversions

Local -Reliable- Competitive Rates- Fully Insured

Phone for free advice or estimate

Contact

Christian Meads

01404 892778

07860491242

Email:- cmg.meads@btinternet.com

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W Young

Piano Tuning

& Restoration

Tuning | Sales

Repairs | Restoration

Cabinet work | French polishing

From a sticky note to a full rebuild.

Over 25 years’ experience inc. Steinway, Bluthner, Bechstein

Tel: 07881 644911

www.wypianos.co.uk

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Walking Woofs The care your pet deserves.

Dog Walking, Day Care, Boarding and Pet visits

Your local dog care specialists. From Dog walks to Home boarding.

Insured, licenced and qualified. Established in 2016, Jenny and her team offer a

friendly, reliable and affordable service. Covering a 6 mile radius from Dunkeswell.

07927059167 www.walkingwoofs.net

Signs of stress in pets on Bonfire Night: If your pet is showing these symptoms, they might be finding the noise of the firework season stressful. Please speak to your vet for more advice about how to help them. Or check out this website: https://www.pdsa.org.uk

Dogs: Trembling and shaking /Clinging to owners /Excessive barking/ Cowering and hiding behind furniture /Trying to run away /Going to the toilet in the house /Pacing and panting /Refusing to eat /Destructive behaviour. Cats: Cowering and hiding behind or on top of furniture /Trying to run away /Going to the toilet around the house, instead of outside or in their litter box /Refusing to eat.

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PET CARE: Poisonous plants and other autumn hazards https://www.pdsa.org.uk

There are lots of hidden hazards around our homes and gardens that can cause problems for curious paws. Here are a few things to be aware of during the Autumn months: Conkers and acorns: These are toxic to dogs. Poisoning cases are rare, but if eaten, can cause stomach problems, vomiting and intestinal block-ages. Blue-green algae: This algae is really toxic and can kill pets quickly if they eat it. The algae blooms from late spring to early Autumn and looks like a blue-green scum on the water. Dogs who love a dip are most at risk, so if you're worried about the look of the water, don't let your dog go in for a swim or drink it. Antifreeze: Autumn brings colder weather with it, and the use of antifreeze in your car. This is toxic to pets but can be very tempting, especially to cats, because it has a sweet taste. Mop up any spills carefully when you top up your car. Bonfires: Unlit bonfires can be a tempting place to curl up on a cold night, especially for small animals like hedgehogs. Always check your bonfire for visitors before lighting it. Bonfire night: Noisy fireworks are frightening for all animals. Set up a safe space for your pet to hide out in on bon-fire night. Dogs like cosy dens, and cats feel safer high up on a stable shelf or the top of a cupboard. Flea Treatments: As well as treating your pet, it's a good idea to treat your home to get rid of any flea eggs that might be ready to hatch. As cold weath-er draws in and the heating goes back on, flea eggs can be 'woken up' by the warmth, so treating your house and your pets will stop any potential infestations in their tracks.

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Automatic driving lessons available in Dunkeswell

and Honiton. Find us on Facebook or

visit: www.dsm-exeter.co.uk

Grade A instructor with a great pass rate.

07505138887

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment, and palliative care of this disease.

This year, more than 268,600 women and 2,600 men will be diag-nosed with invasive breast cancer (cancer that has spread from where it started in the breast into the surrounding healthy tissue), and more than 42,260 will die from the disease. If diagnosed early and treated before it spreads, the five-year sur-vival rate for breast cancer is 99 per cent.

The impact of breast cancer reaches beyond the people with the disease. In addition to the devastation caused to the diagnosed person, husbands, partners, children, and parents left wondering how to support their loved ones.

During the last year, with the Covid pandemic, this has probably never been more true. Sadly, thousands of people will have re-ceived a diagnosis alone or had chemotherapy and radiotherapy appointments without the reassurance of a hand to hold.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over 50, but younger women can also get breast cancer.

About 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. There's a good chance of recovery if detection takes place at an early stage.

For this reason, it's vital that women check their breasts regularly for any changes and always have any changes examined by a GP. In rare cases, men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Symptoms of breast cancer

Breast cancer can have several symptoms, but the first noticeable symptom is usually a lump or area of thick-ened breast tissue. Most breast lumps are not cancerous, but it's always best to have them checked by a doctor. You should also see a GP if you notice any of these symptoms: a change in the size or shape of one or both breasts

discharge from either of your nipples, which may be streaked with blood

a lump or swelling in either of your armpits

dimpling on the skin of your breasts

a rash on or around your nipple

a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as be coming sunken into your breast Breast pain is not usually a symptom of breast cancer.

Causes of breast cancer

The exact causes of breast cancer are not fully under-stood. However, there are certain factors known to in-crease the risk of breast cancer. These include: age – the risk increases as you get older

a family history of breast cancer

a previous diagnosis of breast cancer

a previous non-cancerous (benign) breast lump

being tall, overweight or obese

drinking alcohol

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Ways in which Epsom salt can help your garden

grow better…

First discovered in Epsom, England, Epsom salt is a natural mineral, typically used to relieve aches and pains or internally as a laxative. It is, however, also a garden additive that expert gardeners swear by. It can help you produce lush, healthy plants.

Produce abundant nightshades: Growing plants from the nightshade family such as peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes are popular. These plants need magnesium to produce greater yields. To ensure your night-shades are abundant and tasty, try adding 1

tablespoon (15 ml) of Epsom salt to your peppers and tomatoes by sprinkling it around the base of the plant. To dissolve the salt more quickly, add it to a gallon (3.8 litres) of water and water the plants with the mixture. Continue to do this every two weeks. Nix garden pests: Garden pests are the worst. Although Epsom salt won't make snails and slugs wither away like table salt, it does irritate them which helps to keep them at bay. Make fruit sweeter: When added to trees, bushes, and vines that produce fruit, Epsom salt boosts the chlorophyll inside the plant which increases their energy. With more energy, they pro-duce more sugar. More sugar means sweeter fruit for you to enjoy. Annihilate weeds: You can kill weeds by mixing a couple of cups of the mineral with a gallon (3.8 litres) of vinegar and some liquid dish detergent. Put the mixture in a spray bottle and go to town on any weeds you see. In no time at all, the weeds will die. Be careful not to spray any of this powerful stuff on plants you want to keep, or they will die.

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Lush lawn fertilizer: If your lawn isn't lush and beautiful, it probably needs a little extra magnesium. Water the lawn by adding 3 pounds (1.35 kg) of Epsom salt to every 1,250 square feet (116 square meters) of grass Tree stump remover: Tree stump removal can be costly, but let Epsom salt come to your rescue. Drill holes into the stump and filling in the holes with Ep-som salt. In weeks, the stump will begin rotting. Beautiful blooming roses: Adding Epsom salt to rose bushes encourages them to produce larger flowers with darker, deeper colours. To incorporate Epsom salt into your rose bush's diet, add it when planting and when flowers are in bloom. Perky potted plants: Plants in containers become magnesium-deficient faster than in-the-ground plants. To remedy this add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of Epsom salt to their soil once a month. Fancy full ferns: Epsom salt helps ferns and plants similar to ferns, such as elephant ear, have rich, dark foliage. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of Epsom salt to a gallon (3.8 litres) of water and spray ferns regularly. Epsom salt is incredibly useful in the home garden. In addition to helping plants get more from the surrounding soil, Epsom salt also enhances the flavour of fruits and veggies, keeps leaves green, stops transplant shock and deters pests.

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THE LADYBIRDS

Hello! How lovely it was to see everyone again on 9th Sep-tember. Twenty-three members attended, and we were for-tunate to welcome six visitors, three of whom had previously been members. We sincerely hope these visitors will come along to our next meeting.

Carol presided, explaining that the committee will remain as it stands until the next AGM in January 2022. Carol welcomed everyone and explained how we are now meet-ing at The Throgmorten Hall after compiling the question-naire results in the afternoon. Carol outlined the questionnaire results and informed the meeting that we will not be able to organise any set programme until the new year. Members' ideas and suggestions will be taken into account when organising the 2022 programme. In the meantime, it was proposed that the October meeting will be a beetle drive, November a bingo afternoon and December our usual Christmas party.

Tea, cakes and chat followed, which everyone seemed to enjoy, catching up with people and meeting new friends.

Our next meeting then will be A BEETLE DRIVE on 14TH OCTOBER starting at 2.30 p.m. In THE THROGMORTEN HALL. We look forward to seeing as many ladies there as possible.

Feel free to call me (Joyce) on 01404 891845 if you need any further information.

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Traditional family solicitors

Neil Griffin & Co

advice : help : support

Every matter dealt with

personally by Neil

Divorce & Family Problems

Wills Probate

Powers of Attorney

neilgriffin.co.uk

Blackwater Chambers,

Honiton

01404 42609 0333 02410 2340

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Bedroom to Business Programme September - November 2021

The Business & IP Centre Devon (BIPC) is excited to announce the Bedroom to Business programme.

Do you want to make your business idea a reality? Not sure where to start? Our Bedroom to Business programme includes a Growth Accelerator course with sales trainer James White. In addition, our team of 30 experts will provide supplementary workshops covering topics including: mindset, visioning, profit/loss forecasting and writing a business plan. All the webinars are delivered online and all are FREE to access!

The 13-week programme includes all the steps and tools you need to make your dream a reality.

For more details including the full programme see the BIPC Devon website: Business & IP Centre Devon (librariesunlimited.org.uk)

In other exciting news, we have partnered with NatWest to provide Start-Up grants and support for female founders. For more details on how to apply for a 'She Started It' grant check out: Startup Grant for Female Founders - Business & IP Centre Devon (librariesunlimited.org.uk)

Start-up Grant for Female Founders - Business & IP Centre Devon

BIPC Devon will deliver flexible small-scale consultancy and business support packages to over 200 new start businesses across Devon, using a grant donated by NatWest.

bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk

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RICHARD PARMENTER

PAINTER & DECORATOR

Fully qualified tradesman

Over 25 years experience 01404 46639

References available 07855 377727

rjpar@tiscali.co.uk

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BLACKDOWN SUPPORT GROUP UPDATE

30 YEARS OF BSG

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The Blackdown Support Group was 30 years old on 2nd April 2021! Celebrations had to be put on hold in the Spring but looked forward to seeing our volunteers past and present, supporters and lunch club members on Friday 17th September at Throgmorton Hall in Dunkeswell. The Blackdowns Fairy was in attendance, along with the Blackdown Hillbillies providing the music and a local storyteller to entertain us. And plenty of tea and cake of course!

COFFEE MORNING The BSG coffee morning continues to take place monthly at Throg-

morton Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10.30-11.30am. It has been so lovely to welcome our regulars back and to enjoy the drinks, chat and some delicious home-made cake!

SOCIAL AND MEDICAL TRANSPORT

Please feel free to contact us if you require transport for social as well as medical journeys. We are always happy to provide transport wherever possible for people in the Blackdown Hills who don’t drive or have alternative means of transport, to attend social clubs or activities, support groups and personal/wellbeing appointments. New volunteer drivers are always welcome! EMPTY SPACES BEREAVEMENT GROUP

We currently run two group sessions per month at the Blackdown Healthy Living and Activity Centre in Hemyock, attendees can self-refer or speak to their GP. It is completely confidential and an op-portunity to share your thoughts and feelings with others who are experiencing loss. Transport can be provided. RED ONE – SAFER DRIVING FOR LONGER WORKSHOPS

Red One, training partner for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue and Devon County Council, are once again offering free community workshops for senior drivers looking to gain confidence and update their knowledge.

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RED ONE – SAFER DRIVING FOR LONGER WORKSHOPS

We require a minimum of 10 participants to host a course, please contact the BSG office for more information.

VOLUNTEER VISITING AND SITTING SERVICES

If you would like to volunteer for us but would prefer not to drive passengers to appointments, why not consider our volunteer vis-iting and/or sitting services? A cup of tea and a chat with someone can be so important for those who struggle to leave their own home or perhaps don’t have family living locally. Someone reliable and supportive to sit with a loved one can give critical respite to a family carer who may need some time and space for themselves. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more. AGM Our AGM took place at Culmstock Village Hall in July. The Chair, Treasurer and Manager delivered annual reports and presented our accounts. Blackdown Practice Manager Karen Button kindly thanked the Support Group and our Volunteers for their contribu-tion during the pandemic, including stewarding vaccine clinics and operating prescription delivery services. Our AGM Minutes are available from the office on request. GET IN TOUCH

If you would like to register your interest in any of the services mentioned above, either as a volunteer or as a client, please con-tact us for a confidential chat on 01823 681 036 – our phoneline is available 9-11am Monday to Friday. Do leave a message if you are unable to reach us, we will always call back as soon as possible, alternatively you can get in touch via email or our Facebook page: d-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs.net www.facebook.com/blackdownsupportgroup

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Tips & Tricks for the Perfect Curry: While the temptation might be to reach for the shop-bought pastes and sauces, making your own perfect curry from scratch couldn’t be easier. With a few simple tricks, you can whip up a deliciously satis-fying dish, better than anything the local takeout or supermarket can offer. Sizzle your spice: Kick-off your curry by heating whole spices in hot oil to unleash their flavour. Choose from cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and seeds for the perfect base for your dish. Fresh spices are the best choice and will keep for longer in the freezer. Healthy choices: It’s a common misconception that curries have to be unhealthy. For a healthier curry, add almond paste or choose tomato as an alternative to coconut milk. Spices such as chilli and ginger have health benefits such as antioxidants which help fight viruses and can help boost circulation. Take your time: A good curry doesn’t have to take hours, but it’s essential to allow ingredients such as onions to cook thoroughly to get the most flavour out of them. Plus, add powdered spices like Garam Masala until last. The cooking process reduces the taste of dried spices, so it’s best to wait until almost finished with the heat before adding to your mix. Season to taste: Tomato-based curries can benefit from a little sugar to take away the acidity, and a pinch of salt can also balance the dish. If you accidentally go a little overboard with the seasoning, a twist of lemon juice will neutralise the excess. Garnish: Transform your curry with a simple topping! Toasted sesame seeds, desiccated coconut or a sprinkle of fresh pomegran-ate adds another layer of depth to your creation. Leftovers: Make curries go further by adding pulses like chickpeas and yellow split peas. Not only will it bulk out the meal, but pulses are excellent sources of protein and fibre which will give your dish a nutritional boost. As long as the rice is cooled quickly (i.e. run under cold water after cooking) and stored in the fridge, it’s safe to reheat the next day – or you can grab a pack of Tilda Steamed Basmati Rice, which takes just two minutes in the microwave!

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240g Pure Basmati Rice

75g desiccated coconut 2 cinnamon sticks

2 x star anise

3 whole dried red chillies

1 tsp black peppercorns

2 tsp fennel seeds

3 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder 2 tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp salt 5 tbsp vegetable oil

3 x red onions, finely chopped

4 x cloves garlic finely chopped

2 x tsp grated fresh ginger 6 x tbsp fresh curry leaves

8 tomatoes finely chopped

500g boneless chicken thighs (skin removed) 200ml water or chicken stock

1 x small bunch fresh coriander finely chopped

A squeeze of lemon

Toast the coconut in a pan over a low heat, stirring until it turns golden brown. Remove the coconut to a plate and add the cinnamon sticks, dried chillies, peppercorns, star anise and fennel seeds into the same pan. Roast in the pan for 3-4 minutes, then add the ground coriander and chilli powder and stir for a minute. Add 100ml of water to form a paste and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks, star anise and whole chillies and keep for later. Add the toasted coconut, turmeric and salt to the pan. Add everything to a spice grinder or pestle and mortar and grind to a smooth paste. Heat the oil in the same pan and slowly cook the onions until they are soft – this will take about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, cook for a couple of minutes, turn up the heat, add the curry leaves, and stir for a minute. Add the tomatoes and the spice paste, return the cinnamon stick, star anise and chillies to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring un-til you end up with a smooth paste and the oil starts to separate out. Remove half the mixture, freeze or place in an airtight container which will keep in the fridge for a week or so. Add the chicken and cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Add 200ml chicken stock remove the lid, and cook for a further 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the star anise, cinnamon and chilli, stir through the lemon juice and green chilli (if using) and scatter with the fresh coriander.

Perfect Chicken Curry

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Taylor Mae Therapy

Full body holistic massage Swedish massage

Back, neck & shoulder massage Deep tissue massage

Contact: Sonia on 07545 211 425

taylormaetherapy@icloud.co.uk

www.taylormaetherapy.co.uk

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Need a venue for a children’s party, family get together or BBQ? Your Village Hall has a fully equipped kitchen, large function room, stage,

outdoor terrace with BBQ, tables and benches, disabled access. All at £10 per hour.

Contact us to make a booking. (details above)

Dunkeswell Autumn/Winter events

The Hall committee has been busy planning some fun events for this Autumn/Winter. We hope that you will join us and your fellow villagers for friendly, social get-togethers in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. You are always guaranteed a warm welcome, so come and join the fun!

Guy Fawkes & Halloween Guy Trail – starting Saturday, 22nd October and finishing Saturday, 6th November.

Fun for the family! Enter the competition and see how many Guys you can spot around the whole village and give them a score out of 10 and a name! We’ll be providing a map with approx. locations. Keep an eye out on Facebook, Nextdoor Dunkeswell, and

posters around the village. See the poster in this magazine. Join us in the Trail by making your own Guy to display where you live. Let your imagination run wild or use one of the ideas here:

Dates for your diary: Village Hall committee meetings are held once a month on a Tuesday evening. Feel free to come along – new

members always welcome. Contact us for dates. Next event – check next month’s Parish Mag.

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Info & photos: https://dunkeswell.net/dunkeswell-village-hall/ Contact/Booking enquiries: dunkeswellvillagehall@gmail.com

Tel: 01404 891564

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Dunkeswell Old Village Hall GUY FAWKES & HALLOWEEN

TRAIL

How Many Will You Find?

Takes place during Sat 22nd Oct to Sat 6th November

Fun for the family! Enter the competition and see how many Guys you can spot around the whole village and give them a name and a

score out of 10!

We’ll be providing a map with approx. locations.

Join us in the Trail by making your own Guy to display where you live. Let your imagination run wild or use one of the ideas here:

Wondrous Wizards Spooky Spiders

Wicked Witches Batty Bats

Ghastly Ghouls Scary Spooks

Ghostly Guys Creepy Creatures

Fantastic folk Traditional guy

If you are going to participate please let us know so you are included in the trail map

(contact details below). Bring your score and names on a piece of paper to

Dunkeswell Village Hall at 5pm Sat 6th Nov. Prizes for Best Guy and Best Guy’s Name.

A fun gathering with hot food and refreshments

Contact:dunkeswellvillagehall@gmail.com

Tel: 01404 891564

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