WE’VE MOVED · April - May 2017 Price 40p Copy Deadline for June / July 2017 issue Monday 8 May 2017

April - May 2017 Price 40p

Copy Deadline for June / July 2017 issue Monday 8 May 2017

And the whole thing happenedremarkably smoothly.

Unpacking wasn’t too bad either.Friends came and emptiedboxes. And despite having toignore several unnecessarycomments about the number oframekins/ earrings/ shoes Ipossess, things quickly tookshape. But one thing wasmissing. The oven. All we hadwas a Massive Big Gap, wherean oven should have been.

I had spent weeks agonisingabout an oven. Should it be a 60or a 90 or a 110? LPG, oil,ceramic or induction? Black,chrome, grey or red? I read. Iscrolled the internet. I askedquestions. I looked at otherpeople’s and still I found itdifficult to reach a decision,because it was impossible tosee one. I needed to see theoven of my choice. I needed tofeel it. To open and close itsdoors, to turn its dials, toexperience its heat and its fan,to caress its surfaces, to standin front of it, like the HighPriestess Delia, tossing in herbs,spices and seeds, conjuringimaginary culinary delights.

In the end, I heard my mother’svoice ringing in my ears. ‘Youcan’t go wrong with John Lewis…John Lewis…John Lew…’ So,I listened to the ghost of Ma andwent to the Sainted John,

ordered an oven and was givena delivery date. But the deliverydate changed. So much forsaints! So much for Ma!

After nearly three weeks, OvenDelivery Day dawned. Butsomething very strange hadhappened to the Massive BigGap – it was no longer there! Ithad been filled with other items.With the longed-for promise of aroast, and surrounded bysalivating offspring, the ovenwas installed. I reached for asaucepan, and assumed, what Ihoped was a Kitchen Goddesspose. But I couldn’t open thecupboard door! Not now I hadan oven in the Massive Big Gap.

Squeezing my arm through acrack, I desperately tried to feelthe familiar shape of a pan. Anypan. Contorting like Houdini, Ilimbered down, with absolutelynone of the elasticity of a pole-dancer (or should it be vaulter?),and without any of the poise andgrace of Darcy (I wish!).Eventually I managed to twist apan through the gap and slam it,triumphantly on the hob. (Eatyour heart out Mary Berry!)Only to find that none of mysaucepans worked on my newinduction hob!

So why am I telling you this?Well, it strikes me that it issomething of a metaphor. I

bought my oven in faith, withouthaving seen it or tried it out. Iplumped for it on good advice.Before it arrived, I had filled thespace with other things.Repeatedly using old stuff on itwas not going to work. Faith isa bit like that. Sometimes weneed to buy into it before fullyexperiencing it. Sometimes weneed to act upon a hunch, afeeling or a prompt whilethere’s still space for it. In sodoing, we may have to ditchsome old stuff to fully enjoy thenew. Jesus said that all it takesfor incredible things to happenis faith the size of a mustardseed. Have a look at all the faithstuff that is happening acrossthe Exe Valley in the nextcouple of months on pages 10and 11 and find out what it’s allabout.

Easter is a good time to ‘dipyour toe’ in the waters of faith.You may well be surprised. Andjoin me, wherever you are,however much faith you do ordon’t have, to pray. Together,great things can happen.

Oh, by the way – the oven’swonderful! Better than I couldever have imagined.

StephMore from Steph on Pages 3/12

WE’VE MOVED !

TODAY April / May 2017

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THE EXE VALLEYMISSION COMMUNITY

Calverleigh, CruwysMorchard, Loxbeare,Oakford, Rackenford,

Stoodleigh, Templeton,Washfield and Withleighwww.exevalleychurches.org

RECTORRev’d Steph Jeffs

The Rectory, Withleigh,Tiverton, EX16 8JQ

Tel: (01884) 250417Email : Steph@

exevalleymissioncommunity.orgNOT FRIDAYS PLEASE !!

PERSONAL ASSISTANTStephen Hirst

C/O The RectoryTel: 01884 250417

Email: [email protected]

NON STIPENDIARY MINISTERRev’d John Roberts

East Sidborough, Loxbeare,Tiverton EX16 8DA.

Tel: (01884) [email protected]

READERMrs Anna Hansford

The Paddock,2 Kensington Court,

Washfield,Tiverton,EX16 9QUTel: (01884) 253463

[email protected]

MAGAZINE EDITORSJenny & Geoff Parnell

Keepers Cottage, Lower Washfield,

Tiverton, EX16 9PFTel: (01884) 254402

[email protected]

ADVERTISEMENTSGeoff Parnell

As above but new email [email protected]

CHILDREN’SGROUPS

EXE VALLEY TODDLERS(For under 5ives)

Friday mornings during Term-timeat Calverleigh Village Hall

10 am - 12 noonToys, snacks, songs and more !!

For more information contactLiz Heywood on 01884 881583

You can also find us on Facebook f

CHURCHWARDENCONTACT DETAILS

CalverleighAubrey Goldsworthy 01884 255248

Jackie Herniman 01884 [email protected]

Cruwys MorchardDiana Vincent 01363 860227

[email protected] Cruwys 01884 860287

[email protected]

LoxbeareRon Tidball 01884 [email protected] Heard 01884 881400

[email protected]

OakfordWendy Boynton 01398 351383

[email protected]

RackenfordHerbert Smith 01884 881375

[email protected] Cann 01884 [email protected]

StoodleighMargaret Cuningham 01398 [email protected]

John Fewings 01398 [email protected]

TempletonJan Heptinstall 01884 255399

Jan.Heptinstall@BTOpenworld com

WashfieldJeanne Jones 01884 [email protected]

WithleighBrenda Tucker 01884 252431e-mail: [email protected]

Paul Iliff 01884 [email protected]

EDITORIALCan it really be Easter ?

Wasn’t it only yesterday that it wasNew Year’s Eve ?

We have been busy making somechanges to the Middle Pages.

Steph is keen to promote more inter-linking of the Parishes and felt that itwould help, if it was set out as onebox per week - instead of one box perParish. This means that we can seeexactly what is happening everyweek, throughout the Exe ValleyCommunity, at one glance.

It is now easier to see where andwhen the Group and Cluster Servicesare taking place.

In his role as Advertising Co-ordinator, Geoff has been preparingto send out reminders for the AnnualRenewals - so don’t say you haven’tbeen warned !!

We will delay sending out the brownSubscription envelopes until theJune/July issue.

Jenny and Geoff


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Steph Reflexe …

Every morning I try and say theDaily Prayer. It’s something I

promised to do. I don’t alwaysmanage it, but most of the time I do,and the words sink in deeply.

Some of those words have taken anextra significance, since moving toWithleigh. What I like to do, first thingin the morning, is to open my curtains,lie in bed and say the Daily Prayer,using my phone, or my iPad – or eventhe book.

Some mornings I can see the sun justmaking an appearance, in the farcorner of my window. As the suncomes up, slowly the light changesand a rosy glow fills my room. It istruly amazing.

And then I say these words:‘In the tender compassion of our Godthe dawn from on high shall breakupon us. To shine on those who dwellin darkness and the shadow of death,and to guide our feet into the way ofpeace.’ (Luke 1: 78-79) The dawnfrom on high shall break upon us!

God’s love, his resurrection hopeand promise of new life have brokenupon us. They have broken upon us inthe form of Jesus, God’s much lovedson. And we remember this at Easter,at Pentecost and every day a newday dawns. It’s truly amazing.

Perhaps you would like to join me,every morning, whatever time yousurface, wherever you find yourself,and think about these words:

Through the heartfelt mercies of ourGod,God’s Sunrise will break in upon us,

Shining on those in the darkness,those sitting in the shadow of death,Then showing us the way, one foot ata time,down the path of peace.

Steph

FROM THE ARCHIVES‘TODAY’ 50 years ago

April and May, 1967

Ron Herniman’s lead article in theApril issue talked about wells in

various properties (WithleighRectory included) that were fed frommore than one source, and the extentto which water quality from one wellto the next varied so much, fromclean to ‘disgusting’. He continuedby likening television to the onesource, but from which the standardof programmes varied from thewholesome to the disgusting. Thiswas at the time of the MaryWhitehouse campaign,which readerswere encouraged to join. [Seems tome that little has changed – PI].

At Templeton, films were shown atthe end of their annual meetings.

Washfield’s Notes included referenceto the Isles of Scilly, with its dangersof submerged and part-submergedrocks. Aberfan, and the TorreyCanyon (1967 disasters) were alsomentioned.

The youngsters of Oakford hadbeaten Exmouth to reach the ‘Criss-

cross-quiz’ final (a regional Biblequiz), though Withleigh had lost outto Lapford in their semi-final.The lead article in the May magazine(Yes, the magazine was monthly inthose days!) concerned the processof selection in our secondary schools,and attitudes to education. [Whatgoes round, comes round?].

The front cover carried the words,“Well done, Oakford”, after the youngpeople had won the final of the Biblequiz, winning a cup and a plaque, bybeating Lapford 240 - 150.

The Torrey Canyon disaster againfeatured in May, reference beingmade in both the Stoodleigh andLoxbeare notes.

Stoodleigh’s parishioners were alsoconcerned about the possibility thatBishops would no longer have thefinal say on C of E matters, includingdoctrine.

‘Templeton Tales’ looked at churchesnamed ‘Temple’.

Paul Iliff

THANK YOU …

We would like to say a big “Thankyou” to the members of the Exe

Valley Mission Community for thebeautiful bouquet and most generouscheque presented to us at theFebruary Group Service inWithleigh. We have gained theimpression that everyone present atthe Service knew what washappening – apart from us!

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We are pleased to have been able toserve the Exe Valley MissionCommunity during another vacancy,but it would be wrong not to recordour thanks to all who haveencouraged and supported us,especially when things dragged on,and the prospect of self-inflictedbaldness looked a distinct possibility!

Our grateful thanks are also due tothose members of the clergy who will-ingly helped out during the vacancy(and we are pleased to learn will con-tinue to be involved in the Exe Valley)

– without you, covering the pattern ofservices, month on month, wouldhave been impossible. That is oneaspect we are pleased to be able toshed after some 7½ years!

Paul & Elizabeth

NATURE NOTES

Down in the valley, our approachto Spring has been accompanied

by the incredible view of Venus in theevening sky, and constant visits of afamily of five long tailed tits. It mademe reflect on how many memorablesights in Nature are only specific tothat time in the calendar.

Immediately one thinks of theflowering of spring bulbs but myobservations and experience oftendeviate from the accepted norm. Forexample, I have often drifted home onan early Summer evening and heardmy first cuckoo of the year but to sayit was ‘the first cuckoo of Spring’would be an exaggeration. Similarly,

I have never seen hares boxing inMarch when their liveliness isassociated with the start of thebreeding season.

In the shelter of the lanes of Devon,the seasons can be out of kilter withthe rest of the world. Saxifrage andcleavers have been busily colonisingthe banks from as early as January.However, I would like to promote onesight that is pending [but I acceptmay not be to everyone’s taste] andthat is the arrival of the St Mark’s fly –so named because they will indeedemerge for the feast day of the saint[25 April]. The males are a shiny,sinister black but their long legs andthus strange flight paths, like droneswith broken undercarriages, makethem instantly recognisable as theyswarm in the lane. Unfortunately theydo this at head height, so you have achoice to either limbo dance under,or walk through with a tightly closedmouth. You can guarantee that it willbe a lovely fine day because, if yourlifetime in flight is restricted to sevendays, you do well to choose goodweather.

I am reminded of a sermon fromchildhood. The priest invited thecongregation to marvel at thewonder of creation and to contrastthe immensity of the universe withthe exquisite detail of smallercomponents. Children were asked toimagine how difficult it must havebeen to design and fix the legs on a fly.Thus in our household, any task thatdemands concentration and finedetail, is forever referred to as a

“‘fly’s leg job”.

Thomas More

CALVERLEIGH

Firstly, we would like to start bysaying a huge “Thank you” to

Paul and Elizabeth for all their hardwork in keeping the MissionCommunity running smoothly before,during and following theinterregnum. We wish you both along and happy “retirement”.

It was with great sadness that welearned of the passing of GordonFerris, who was known to a greatmany people in and around the localand wider area. Our thoughts andprayers are with all the family andfriends of Gordon and also with allwho mourn the loss of a loved one.

It was good to hear that after severalcancelled operations, DerekHerniman was able to have his hipdone. He is now at home recoveringand itching to get out and aboutproperly. Our very best wishes go tohim and all those who have had aspell in hospital, been feeling unwellrecently, are recovering fromtreatment or recuperating and areon the mend. Our prayers are alsowith all those who are awaiting orreceiving treatment at this time.

Coming up...This year we will be holding a specialMeditation and Worship Service onGood Friday at 3pm, in addition toour Easter Sunday Holy CommunionService at 9.30am.

The APCM will be held on Tuesday 18April at 7.30pm in the church.Anyone can come along, whetheryou're on the PCC or not.

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The church Spring Clean will takeplace on Saturday 22 April, startingat 9am. If you are able to spare a littleof your time during the morning,please bring a bucket, mop andcleaning cloth. Tea, coffee andbiscuits will be provided, of course.

Our Annual Day of Prayer will takeplace on Saturday 27 May from 9am -9pm. To join in, simply select a halfhour time slot of your choice and praywherever you feel most comfortable.A list of times will be available on thefont at the back of the church in theweeks leading up to the event. Pleasecontact Aubrey Goldsworthy orJackie Herniman for moreinformation.

On Sunday 11 June we will be holdingour Open Air Service at 3pm. Lastyear we had to hold it indoors, so weare praying that God will give usbetter weather this year, so that weare able to enjoy the tranquillity andbeauty of the churchyard. Music willonce again be provided by specialguests Ad-Lib.

Advanced Notice: The Duck Race willbe held on Saturday 27 May, startingat 3pm from Lurley Bridge. This yearthe proceeds will be split betweenCalverleigh Church and Hospiscare.Prizes will be presented in the VillageHall after the race where, as usual,refreshments will be available. Ducksare available from members of theChurch Council. Sponsors arewelcome and they will have a largeduck with their name on, floatingdown the stream.

Mowing Rota 3 / 15 Apr: Mr A Goldsworthy17 / 29 Apr: Mr D White

1 / 13 May: Mr K Hayes15 / 27 May: The Webber Family29 / 10 Jun: Mr C Durnan

Church Cleaning Rota27 Mar / 8 Apr: Mrs J Goldsworthy10 / 22 Apr: Mrs A Webber24 / 6 May: Mrs R Tapp8 / 20 May: Mrs S Greenslade22 / 3 Jun: Mrs J Goldsworthy

Altar Flower Rota2 / 9 Apr: Mrs L Thomas16 / 23 Apr: Mrs D Hopper30 Apr / 7 May: Ms L Carrey14 / 21 May: Mrs R Tapp28 May / 4 Jun: Mrs M Furneaux

If anyone would like to be included onthe church cleaning or mowing rotas,please contact Aubrey Goldsworthyon 01884 255248. Any more offers ofhelp would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.

Have we missed anything? If there issomething that you think we shouldhave mentioned, or you haveanything for the next magazine?Please send them to Dave Burton bycalling 07817 851856 / 01884 561499or by email:[email protected] the latest at:www.exevalleychurches.org/calverleigh.

CRUWYSMORCHARD

MOTHERING SUNDAY is on 26thMarch, the Service is at 11am,

with posies for the children to takehome for their Mothers.

Our new Rector Steph Jeffs is now athome in the Withleigh Vicarage.Home visits by the Rector can bearranged by ringing her number onPage 2, which you also use to makeappointments to go and see her.Special services can beaccommodated. We are encouragedto use the website which is to beactivated.

A new Baptism Service Sheet is nowavailable.

Services for April2 April 6.30pm Evening Prayer

9 April PALM SUNDAY PROCESSIONFollow the Donkey, from the ParishHall to the Church, enacting thetriumphal entry into Jerusalem byJesus on a donkey, HOSANNA theycried. We will leave the car park at10.45am. For everyone, young, veryyoung and old alike. Palms will beprovided to spread before thedonkey. Children please feel free todress up appropriately; shepherds,wise men or what ever you would like.If you have a hobby horse do bringhim along to ride behind the donkey,and then be blessed in the church. Itwill be nice to have as many aspossible with us, if young childrenwould like to take part or you haveany inquiries please contact me,Sonia, 01363 866864. There will berefreshments after the Service.

16 APRIL EASTER SUNDAY 11.00amHoly Communion23 April GROUP SERVICE taken bythe Rector, at 10.30am in CruwysMorchard.

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5 April CLUSTER SERVICE, at10.30am, also taken by Steph. Checkmiddle pages for venue. A ClusterService is one for three parishes inthe group. Our Cluster is CruwysMorchard, Templeton and Withleigh.The service is at 10.30am.

Services for MayCheck the middle pages for 7 / 14 / 21

28 May GROUP SERVICE 10.30amtaken by the Rector in Stoodleigh

COMMUNITY LUNCH - Wednesday10 May from 12noon to 2.30pm.A hot two course lunch, free to all andall ages, bring a bottle if you wish,soft drinks provided, raffle and lots ofchat! We are always glad to havehelpers if you would like. Please ringSonia on 01363 866864 to book yourplace and tell us about any dietaryrequirements or transport needs.There will be another CommunityLunch for parishioners onWednesday 18 October 2017.

Church Fete Saturday 8 July,12noon-3.00pm. With a Dog Show,two rings, Pedigree and Fun.

Christmas Fayre Saturday 11November, 10.30am-1.30pm.

The Ladies Committee, which is afund raising committee for thechurch events, would love to havemore members with fresh ideas, wemeet in people’s houses, about fourtimes a year. Do come and join us,ring Diana on 860227.

Flower and Cleaning RotaMarch 27 and 3 April - Ann Gillbard and Judith TaylorApril 10 - Decorations for Easter

April 17 and 24 - Denyse Standen and Jo HiltonMay 1 and 8 - Vine SpraggMay 15 and 22 - Diana Vincent and

Val RandersonMay 29 and 5 June - Marian Kingdom

Mowing Rota for 2017April - Guy CruwysMay - Peter Lake and Diana VincentJune - Steve GuscottJuly - The BerrysAugust - Les TosdevinSeptember - The Notleys

The ChurchyardAny volunteers to help with themowing please? It involves mowingthe new yard and the paths in the oldchurchyard about once a week for amonth, depending upon the weatherand growth of grass, or less if youcannot make a full month. It is so nicethat many parishioners are lookingafter their graves so well and lovinglybut please could you take your waterbottles away with you as they do notlook very nice in the banks and couldget in the way of the mowers.

The graveyard entrance is sometimesdifficult and, although it has hardcoreon one side of the gateway, it is verysteep. There is a small gate at thewestern (Parish Hall) end of the yard,and also through the Lych Gate andthen the path up the middle of the oldyard, either of which can be used.

We are to have a Flower/ScarecrowFestivalon 3 / 4 June, co-ordinated byPauline Guscott.

Please see Flyer/letter put insideyour magazine or ask Pauline on866754. For everyone to join in.

The Annual Flower Show will takeplace in the Parish Hall on Saturday12 August. This year is our 80thAnniversary. Please take a look at ourschedule, as we have many newclasses this year. We would like towelcome and encourage newexhibitors, to ensure we haveanother great show. The buckets arenow available for children, under 16,who would like to grow their ownpotato. Any questions, or help withexhibiting your entries, pleasecontact Pauline Guscott 07968101121 or [email protected]

Cruwys Morchard Young FarmersClub took part in the Exe ValleyGroup Entertainments Competitionand came second. On the same day,Jake Henson and Jake Hill won theBest Male Actors Cup, JessParkhouse won Junior Member of theYear, Jake Henson came third andLayla Hill came fourth in the SeniorMember of the Year. Well done to allthose members who took part. Anexcellent day was had by all andcongratulations on bringing homesome silverware!! The Club then did are-run of their Entertainments

"Countryside Capers" with WitheridgeYFC at The New Hall, Tiverton; thankyou to all those people who attended.

Two Bingos have been held; Januaryand February making a huge profit ofover £500.00. The Club is holding aTractor Run on Sunday 2nd July - lookout for posters advertising this.

Anyone interested in becoming ayoung farmer, please come along toour meetings held at The Parish Hallon the first and third Tuesday of themonth.

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Cruwys Arms Gardeners. Ourmeeting on Wednesday 1 Marchthere were only five of us but we hadplenty to discuss about our gardens.The next meeting is to be onWednesday 5 April when we hope tochoose a garden for our Summer visitand to talk about the plans we havefor our gardens this summer.

YOGA continues on Thursdaymornings at 10.00am-11.30am.

Pennymoor CongregationalChurch

Services at 4.30pm followed by tea.Family service in North StreetPennymoorOn 1st,2nd and 4th Sunday3rd Sunday Way Village Chapel2.30pm.

PARISH EVENTSSaturday April 8 Di and Dave’sSpring Quiz, 7.30pm promptSaturday April 29 Bingo for Hallfunds and 200 Club DrawSunday May 19 YFC Big Breakfast9.00am-1.00pmSaturday May 27 Bingo 8.00pm

Our sympathy goes to Sue Hodnettand her family upon the very saddeath of her Mother, Gill Lyon wholived in Puddington. They are havinga memorial service for Gill inPuddington on Wednesday 5 April.

Our love and prayers go to all whoare unwell at this time and thoserecovering from operations. Get wellsoon.

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… Jesus said “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I am sending you”…(John Ch. 20 v. 21)

This is such a very special time of year.As we continue through Lent and prepare for Easter,

the wonderful celebration of our Lord’s Death and Resurrection,may we challenge you to think how

you may share with others the events recorded in the Bible.For example:

If you still have cards or gifts to buy please do come in and look for ways in whichyou can proclaim this joyous Easter story, helping to bring the receiver closer to God.

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An opportunity for the Summer Term.New Creation is part of the ‘Speaking Volumes’ outreach in the area. Churches orindividuals can place quality Christian Books and DVDs in schools, libraries, rest

homes, day centres etc. for half the usual cost. Already a £200 grant has been givento a local ‘Messy Church’. Further orders may be placed through us. Applicationsneed to be in by the end of April for their May Funding Consideration. Moreinformation may be had from Val or Penny in the shop, where there are pamphlets

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LOXBEARE

At the time of writing we are seeingsigns of Spring with many plants

& shrubs beginning to flower and thepromise of warmer, drier days to lookforward to!

As Easter will soon be here may wereflect on Jesus' death, celebrate hisResurrection and give thanks for hisgreat love to us. There will be noGood Friday Service at Loxbeare thisyear but do come and join us onEaster Sunday. This Service will be at11am and will be taken by our Rector.

The February Family Service wastaken by Ron with Linda, doing a talkon 'The Good Shepherd' withactivities for the children. We werereminded how Jesus is our GoodShepherd, who looks after us and iswith us always.

Mothering Sunday will also be ourFamily Service for March in theVillage Hall, starting with a FullEnglish Breakfast from 9.00am.Service to commence at approx10.30am.

It is with great sadness we learnedthat Claudine Lear passed away on7 March. Our love, sympathy andprayers are with Michael and all thefamily, at this sad time.

Our sympathy and prayers are alsowith Muriel, Margery, Wendy & Familyon the sudden death of Gordon Ferrisat the end of January. Gordon wasborn in Leightown, Loxbeare andlived there for most of his life, movingto Tiverton for the past approximately

twenty years. He started work atFulfords for Mr Bob Hill and then wentto St Bridget's Nurseries beforestarting his own LandscapingBusiness. He attended LoxbeareChurch, was on the PCC andsecretary for a time. He cut theChurchyard for many years andjoined in the Village community.

Our thoughts and prayers areespecially with Derek McManus,Trish Bending, Steve Troake and anyothers who are unwell.

The Woman's Bible Study Groupcontinues to meet at Christine's inChurchill House Loxbeare. All Ladieswelcome. Contact Marion for datesand more details on 01884 256302.

The Village Party in January wasenjoyed by all who came - with quitean age range! Thank you to Ron andMargaret for organising the event.

3 April NB Change of date from10 April Easter Bingo 7 for 7.30pm.Contact Carol on 01884 881480.8 April Cream Tea in the Village Hall3-5pm.

5 May Progressive meal. Details to bedecided. Contact Richard Vickery on01884 881234

Loxbeare Ladies Dates:4 April a trip to Northcott Theatre tosee Northanger Abbey.

8 May A get-together at 'Old Barn'Loxbeare by kind invitation ofMargaret Tidball. Phone Margaret on01884 881362.

OAKFORD

On 20 January relations andfriends filled St Peter’s to give

thanks for the life of Mike Boynton.The Rev’d Ian Johnson led anuplifting Service and the tribute wasread by Mike and Wendy’s eldest son,Tim, who spoke of his father’s variedinterests and achievements and aworking life that had required him tolive in many different countries.After coming to settle in Oakford in1994, Mike pursued a quieter life butstill kept busy looking after his land,delighting in his grandchildren anddevoting his time to service in thechurch. The reading chosen byWendy and read by Steph (1Corinthians Chapter 13 verses 4-13)offered encouragement to all,especially those trying to followMike’s example in service to StPeter’s: There is nothing lovecannot face; there is no limit to itsfaith, its hope and its endurance.

Wendy sends heartfelt thanks to allthose who have shown support withvisits, cards and letters. The loveexpressed has been of great comfort.

The Devonshire Society of BellRingers visited St Peter’s on 4February and rang a very specialpeal of 5088 changes taking 3 hours6 minutes and named it the BoyntonSurprise Major in memory of Mike.They returned on 2 March to presenta plaque to Wendy for display in thechurch, commemorating the event.

On 31 January the church was fullagain for the funeral of Alex Millage,aged 35 and chef at The Red Lion,who died following a tragic drowning

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accident in Torquay. Many membersof the community, along with friendswho had travelled from far and wide,came together to pay their lastrespects. Alex’s mother, Suzie, gave amoving tribute to her only son andthere was a retiring collection for thebenefit of Alfie, Alex’s 4-year old son.

Thirty eight people attended thepublic meeting in church called by thePCC on 22 February to discuss howbest St Peter’s can serve the needs ofOakford in the future. A questionnairewas circulated and following a briefoverview of the current situation by amember of the PCC, attendees wereinvited to ask questions and give theirview. No conclusions were drawn butthe PCC will meet to discuss thefindings and presentrecommendations at the AnnualParish Council Meeting on 11 April at7.30pm in church. This meeting isopen to all.

Dates for the diary:All are welcome to the informal Pausefor Prayer which takes place everyThursday at 9.30am in the back of thechurch. Tea/coffee provided. Drop inand join in.

Defibrillator training: 1 April 10am –12 noon, Village Hall. Open to all.

Rejoice and enjoy the Easter morningHoly Communion celebration 16 Aprilat 10.30am when the church will bebeautifully decorated. The Rev’dCanon Jane Wilson will officiate. Stayon for tea, coffee and possiblysomething chocolatey after theservice.

Moorland Club: 13 April at 7.30pmAGM to be followed by a Beetle Drive.11 May at 7.00pm talk on Guide Dogs

by David Botsford (and furry friends)from Bampton. Meet in Village Hall.

St George’s Day get together in thechurch on Saturday 22nd April from2.30pm. Come along, enjoy adelicious tea and browse a few stalls.

Village Fete: keep the date 24 June.Offers of help to:[email protected]

RACKENFORD

As this went to print the first day ofSpring had arrived, so I hope we

are all enjoying pleasant weather andthe joys of the spring flowers in andaround our village.

A warm welcome to the newoccupants of No 8 Meadow View andalso to Jeff and Nancy Brennan atHigh Barn Farm. We really hope youwill enjoy being with us.

The Auction of Promises to help raisethe rest of the money towards the newschool classroom will be held atRackenford Club on Friday 12 May at7.30pm. If you would like to come,would you please let Helen Hylandknow on 01884881386 [email protected] orMandy Lewry in school.

A pledge can range from a night’sglamping - to a load of logs or a daysdigging, whatever you would like topledge. We would also be very glad ofany raffle prizes. We look forward toseeing you and having an entertainingand profitable evening together.

We were very saddened to hear of thedeath of Peter Turpin , who once livedat The Old Forge. We send ourdeepest sympathy to his childrenSarah, Emma, Annabel and Matthew,at this sad and difficult time.

Our thoughts and best wishes toRosemary Dart who is in hospitalrecovering from an operation afteran accident at home. We continue toremember and pray for all who arenot well or receiving treatment,Muriel Blinman, Joan Clark, PeterReynolds, Jacques Cann, Mike Lane,and Cyril Blackford and to all who wehave not heard about.

Our Mothering Sunday Service is on26 March when we look forward tothe children bringing their Mums tochurch to receive posies from themand thanking them for all the love andcare they give to our families. A veryspecial Service, which will be takenby Rev Steph Jeffs.

Eyes down for Bingo !!! Bingo will beheld at Rackenford Club on Thursday20 April, and Thursday 11 May at7.30pm. Look forward to seeing youall again.

The Church AGM will be on 19 April at7pm, when you will be most welcometo attend.

Our Sponsored Walk will be on 10June more details later but pleasecontact Liz Paxton on 01884881331 ifyou need information.

Many thanks to Herbert Smith andMary Cann and all who contribute tothe Services they take for us. This ismuch appreciated.

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9 APRILPALM SUNDAY

CALVERLEIGH11.15 am Family Service

CRUWYS MORCHARD10.45 am Family Service

with Donkey

LOXBEARE10.30 am Family Service

with Donkey

OAKFORD9.30 am Family Service

RACKENFORD11 am Holy Communion

STOODLEIGH6.30 pm Evensong

TEMPLETONNo Service

WASHFIELD6.30pm Evening Prayer

WITHLEIGH9.30am Holy Communion

2 APRIL5 of Lent

CALVERLEIGHNo Service

CRUWYS MORCHARD6.30 pm Evening Prayer

LOXBEARE6.30 pm Evening Praise

OAKFORD9.30 am Holy Communion

RACKENFORD9.30 am Morning Praise

STOODLEIGH11 am Family Service

TEMPLETON11 am Family Service

WASHFIELD9 am Holy Communion

WITHLEIGH10.30 am Family Service

16 APRILEASTER DAY

CALVERLEIGH9.30 am Holy Communion

CRUWYS MORCHARD11 am Holy Communion

LOXBEARE11 am Holy Communion


RACKENFORD9.30 am Holy Communion

STOODLEIGH11 am Holy Communion

TEMPLETON9.45 am Holy Communion

WASHFIELD11 am Holy Communion

WITHLEIGH8.30 am Holy Communion

10.30 am Family Service

LENT AND HOLY WEEK TIMETABLE29 March 6.30pm Lent Meditation Washfield 5 April 6.30pm Lent Meditation Templeton

10 April 6.30pm Journey to the Cross Loxbeare11 April 6.30pm Anointed with perfume Oakford12 April 6.30pm Betrayed by a friend Withleigh13 April 7.00pm A meal shared together Templeton Village Hall

14 APRILGOOD FRIDAY

WITHLEIGH10.30 am Informal Service

Village Hall

TEMPLETON11 am Easter Garden Service

CALVERLEIGH3 pm Quiet Meditation

and Worship

4 JUNEPENTECOSTOAKFORD

GROUP SERVICE10.30 am

Holy Communion

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THE LORD’S PRAYEROur Father, who art in heaven,

Hallowed be Thy name;Thy kingdom come;

Thy will be done;On earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;And forgive us our trespasses;

As we forgive those whotrespass against us;

And lead us not into temptation;But deliver us from evil;For Thine is the kingdom,The power and the glory,

For ever and ever. Amen


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7 MAY4 of Easter

CALVERLEIGH9.30 am Holy Communion

by Extension

CRUWYS MORCHARD6.30 pm Evening Praise

LOXBEARE6.30 pm Evening Praise


RACKENFORD9.30 am Morning Praise

STOODLEIGH11 am Family Service

TEMPLETON11 am Family Service

WASHFIELD10.30 am Holy Communion

WITHLEIGH10.30 am Family Service

30 APRIL3 Of Easter

CALVERLEIGHSee Loxbeare

CRUWYS MORCHARD11.15 am CLUSTER SERVICE

followed by Parish Lunch

LOXBEARE10.30 am CLUSTER SERVICE

OAKFORDSee Rackenford

RACKENFORD9.30 am CLUSTER SERVICE

STOODLEIGHSee Rackenford

TEMPLETONSee Cruwys Morchard

WASHFIELDSee Loxbeare

WITHLEIGHSee Cruwys Morchard

21 MAY6 of Easter

CALVERLEIGH6.30 pm Evening WorshipCRUWYS MORCHARD11 am Family Service

LOXBEARE9.30 am Holy Communion


RACKENFORD9.30 am Family Service

STOODLEIGH6.30 pm Evensong

TEMPLETON9.30 am Morning Praisewith Holy Communion

WASHFIELD11.15 am Family Service

WITHLEIGH10.30 am Morning Worship

28 MAY7 of Easter

CALVERLEIGHSee Stoodleigh

CRUWYS MORCHARDSee Stoodleigh

LOXBEARESee Stoodleigh

OAKFORDSee Stoodleigh

RACKENFORDSee Stoodleigh

STOODLEIGH10.30 am GROUP SERVICE

TEMPLETONSee Stoodleigh

WASHFIELDSee Stoodleigh

WITHLEIGHSee Stoodleigh

14 MAY5 of Easter

CALVERLEIGH11.15 am Family Service

CRUWYS MORCHARD11 am Holy Communion

LOXBEARE11 am Family Service

OAKFORD9.30 am Family Service

RACKENFORD9.30 am Holy Communion

STOODLEIGH11 am Holy Communion

TEMPLETONNo Service

WASHFIELD10.30 am Morning Praise

WITHLEIGH9.30 am Holy Communion

23 APRIL2 of Easter

CALVERLEIGHSee Cruwys Morchard

CRUWYS MORCHARD10.30 am GROUP SERVICE

LOXBEARESee Cruwys Morchard

OAKFORDSee Cruwys Morchard

RACKENFORDSee Cruwys Morchard

STOODLEIGHSee Cruwys Morchard

TEMPLETONSee Cruwys Morchard

WASHFIELDSee Cruwys Morchard

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Also continued thanks to GlennHookins for winding our churchclock, it means a lot to us all.

On Saturday 15 April we will bedecorating the church for Easterfrom 10am. If you would like to helpor if you would rather bring flowersor foliage that would be a great help.

STOODLEIGH

March came in like a lion, with asuccession of storms, some of

which tried to fool us by adoptingfriendly names like Doris. We hadhigh winds (we lost one of the big oldash trees across the field from thechurch a few weeks ago) and plentyof good Devon rain to put a squelchunder our boots. But this is always amonth of hope and promise, and welook forward to seeing it ‘go out likea lamb’.

Ash Wednesday fell on 1 March and aGroup Service was held that (stormy)evening here at Stoodleigh. It wasHoly Communion with Ashes, takenby Steph. It was good to see thereturn of this moving service whichmarks the beginning of Lent and wewere delighted to welcome so manyfrom the Exe Valley MissionCommunity. Perhaps suitably, thechurch was pretty cold!

Steph will be with us for our FamilyService on 2 April at 11am and foranother Group Service at Stoodleighon 28 May at 10.30am.

Over the Winter we replaced themonthly Evensong with MorningPrayer but now that the days arelengthening and it is getting warmer,

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invites Christians around the world to pray between Ascension andPentecost for more people to come to know Jesus Christ. What started outas an invitation from the Archbishops’ of Canterbury and York in 2016 to theChurch of England has grown into an international and ecumenical call toprayer.

The hope is that:people will commit to pray with God’s world-wide family - as a church,individually or as a family; churches will hold prayer events, across the UKand in other parts of the world; people will be empowered through prayerby the Holy Spirit, finding new confidence to be witnesses for Jesus Christ.

Thy Kingdom Come 2017 has just been launched by Archbishop Justin andwe are being encouraged as Christians, from across our traditions anddenominations to come together specific focus of prayer betweenAscension and Pentecost. Find out more from www.thykingdomcome.global

Bishop Robert has filmed a special message for our Diocese –http://exeter.anglican.org/bishop-robert-thy-kingdom-come

This year, prayer boxes will go out to every church in the county, to collectpeoples’ prayers. They will be brought back to a big event at Pentecost inExeter Cathedral at 6.30pm with Bishop Sarah, to which everybody isinvited.

Growing in prayer is the first priority of the new diocesan vision and we arepraying for more people to know God's love for them. In his video messageon the diocesan website, where he encourages communities to get involved,Bishop Robert said: “This is a special time dedicated to renewing the life ofprayer in our churches. As I am going around the Diocese, one of thepriorities I am talking about is the importance of us growing in prayer andso I am asking people to come together and pray together in creative andimaginative ways for their communities.”

In response to this, I am suggesting that as a Mission Community, and asindividuals we Pledge2Pray 9 4 9. Every day at 9.00am and 9.00pm betweenAscension and Pentecost I am asking that we “stop” in our 9 parishes andpray for 4 people, countries, issues, friends – or whatever is on our hearts.Prayer boxes will be given out, nearer the time. When we come together tocelebrate Pentecost at Oakford on 4 June, we will bring our prayer boxes,before the event in the evening, at the Cathedral.

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we will be reinstating 6.30pmEvensong. The first one will be onPalm Sunday (9 April) and Steph willbe joining us for the Evensong on 21May.

The Winter months have been veryquiet but there are plenty of plans forthe rest of the year.Dates of all events will be onwww.exevalleychurches.org as wellas the Stoodleigh website.Currently firm dates are:Saturday 12 August, Dog Show,always popular, a joint event with theParish Hall.Monday 28 August, PloughmansLunch.Monday 2 October, Harvest Supperwith a difference – skittles!Saturday 9 December, ChristmasFayre.Another important event, though notchurch-related, is Stoodleigh VillageDay, which will be on Saturday 10June.

Parish Hall eventsSaturday 15 April: Stoodleigh EasterMarket & Coffee Morning, 10am-12 inthe Hall. Local businesses and craft-makers offering goods for sale, aswell as books, cakes, veg,community plant stall and coffee, teaand cakes. Free entry. To book atable or for more information ring01398 351391.Saturday 8 July: Breakfast, walkingand lunch – another chance toexplore some of the Stoodleighfootpaths, bridleways and lanes, withrefreshments at the Hall before andafterwards.Regular Saturday Book & Coffeemornings, weekly classes andmonthly Board Game afternoons – fordetails see the Stoodleigh website at

https://parish.middevon.gov.uk/stoodleigh

Parish Hall cleaning – we arelooking for some help with cleaningthe Hall. Are you free for two/threehours a month or at times to bearranged? Or do you know someonewho would be interested? Please callGeraldine on 01398 351391 todiscuss.

Stoodleigh Working Action GroupSWAG held a successful Skittles andPloughman’s event recently at theParish Hall and is pleased to reportthat over £400 was raised for Mary’sMeals, a charity helping to providefood and education to hungrychildren in some of the world’spoorest communities.

SWAG is organising some summertrips. The first, on Tuesday 20 June,is a day out over Exmoor with stops atvarious venues for sightseeing andrefreshments. Travel will be by carshare. If you are interested, pleasering Margaret 351252, or Geraldine351391.

The second is a musical, Sister Act, atPlymouth Theatre Royal, starringAlexandra Burke and directed byCraig Revel Horwood, from 3-15 July.Please contact Margaret orGeraldine, on the numbers above, assoon as possible if you would like tojoin in.

Stoodleigh InnLizzie and Mike have been busymaking improvements at the Inn, withnew patio doors leading to a newgarden terrace. “There are viewstowards the Sidmouth Gap – or so I’m

told,” Lizzie says. “Just right for asummer drink.” Another innovation isopening on Mondays from 1pm until 5,with simple lunches for a fiver. Barmeals are always available. “We havehad a busy 12 months and we’ve seena lot of new faces. But our regularusers are the backbone here andtheir loyalty is greatly appreciated.”

Stoodleigh 100 Club: Prizewinnersfor January – 1 Phil Talbot, 2 DiHonnor, 3 Alistair Morison, 4 LesleyAyre; February – 1 Phil Bird, 2 PatRobinson, 3 Betty Wotton, 4 JenniferAyre.

Church Flower Rota16 April Easter flowers, all helpplease.30 April, 7 May Betty Wotton14, 21 May Enid Hamidullah28 May, 4 June Geraldine Talbot

TEMPLETON

Spring has sprung! at leastamongst the flowers:- daffodils,

primroses, tulips, irises andhopefully bluebells soon - even if theweather doesn't keep up at times.Spring means new growth, warmthand hope following darkness anddeath in nature during the wintermonths. This similarly mirrors themessage of Easter.

Our Easter Garden Service on GoodFriday 14 April at 11.00am speaks ofthe historical and theological deathof Christ, while our Easter SundayService on 16 April at 9.45am, sees arisen Christ bringing new life, hope

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and joy to all. We look forward toseeing you then.

We have just produced a colouredbooklet about the history of ourchurch and an explanation of whatyou see around you in St Margaret's.They are to be found on the table bythe door. We hope you will buy onewhen you next visit, as the money willgo towards the upkeep of the church.

Having just said that, our church is incrisis. If you did not get a flyer in yourmagazine, this is what it said:

* * * * * *St Margaret's Church Templeton

CRUNCH TIME!

Decisions have to be made about thefuture of the church at Templeton.In one year's time there will be noChurchwarden and only a very smallcongregation.

So, what are the OPTIONS?

1. The church closes.

2. The church becomes a Festivalonly church.

3. More people attend, aChurchwarden is found and StMargaret's continues in its presentform.

This is an Historic moment forTempleton. Please attend the AnnualParish Church Meeting onWednesday 5 April at 7.45pm inTempleton Village Hall, to hear moreand voice your opinion.

* * * * * *

There is now a new heating system inthe Village Hall and normal servicewill be resumed.

Flower & Cleaning Rota:Teresa Pancherz(cleaning only) 2/ 9 AprilLynda Newnes(Easter Day) 16 / 23 AprilJan Heptinstall 30 April /7 MayGinah Palmer 14 / 21 MayJukie Dent 28 May / 4 June

WASHFIELD

Your mind is a garden,your thoughts are the seeds.

You can grow flowersor you can grow weeds !

Spring is here and we hope all ofyou who have been attacked by

nasty viruses are feeling better andare looking forward to Easter. Wehave heard of several parishionerswho have had coughs, colds andchest infections recently, along withother ailments, including Joe Elstonwho spent a few days in hospital withsepsis. We are glad that you arehome now, Joe, and recovering. Wewish everyone who has been feelingunwell a speedy recovery.

Please see details of the variousServices and events during Lent andespecially Holy Week, when Stephhas arranged for the whole MissionCommunity to be together as muchas possible. We will be gathered inWashfield on 29 March at 6.30 pm.This year we can join with Calverleighat a quiet service on Good Friday at3pm. Easter Saturday in Washfield

follows a long tradition - withdecorated eggs being judged in thechurch porch at 10 am, ( if wet in theHall ) followed by the fun of rollingthem down the hill opposite the hall!Coffee and hot cross buns will be onhand, cakes and plants will be on sale,and, of course, there will be amammoth Easter Draw! Ourcelebration of Easter Day is at 11am.

We send our sincere sympathy toMargaret May whose mother died inFebruary. Margaret and Chris arefaithful supporters of St. Mary's andour thoughts are with them and theirfamily.

The church was represented at awonderful Service of Thanksgivingfor the life of Dorothy at the BaptistChurch, Tiverton.

We send our love and congratulationsto Anne Moore on her 'special'Birthday. We wish her happycelebrations and we thank her for allthe many things she does for ourcommunity as a whole. HappyBirthday, Anne!

The Hall Committee held its AGM on6 March when several guests joinedwith the committee for the AnnualMeeting followed by lightrefreshments. Two new memberswere voted onto the committee and itwas a productive meeting. The JointEvents group reported that severalfund-raising opportunities werebeing arranged. See the details in the

“Dates for your diary” and watch outfor posters and updates on thevillage website and Facebook(Humans of Washfield and LowerWashfield). Also planned is aWashfield in Bloom Competition:Entry £3.00 including trough. Pick upyour trough planter from Tony and

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PARISH ROUND-UPAnn Roberts. Sow your seeds/plant itup ready to bring back to the villageby late June for the Summer and intime for the Church Fete on 1 July.

We extend many congratulations toCarly and Stuart of School House onthe birth of their daughter, Ruby, alovely little sister for Harrison. Manygood wishes to you all.

Our sincere congratulations too, goto Jasmine and Mike Welch on thebirth of their daughter, Freya, a babysister for Seren and secondgrandchild for Julian and Marianne.

Dates for your diaryTuesday 11 April teatime@thehallfrom 3pm. Drop in for unlimited tea,cakes, smiles and friendship and around of cards or jigsaw challenge.Thursday 13 April W.I. in hall 7.30Games Night.Saturday 15 April Flowerarrangements to church please forEaster serviceSaturday 15 April Egg Decoratingand Rolling competitions. In churchporch 10am. Classes for all ages.Please come along.Saturday 15 April Coffee Morning onEaster Saturday (for church funds)following the Egg Decorating &Rolling. Your help and support will bevery much appreciated to stock thestalls - including cakes, produce andplants, Easter-themed raffle, Coffeeand teas with Hot Cross buns. Allwelcome.Saturday 15 April Games and skittlesevening at the Social Club – from 8.30pmThursday 20 April Lunch Club in Hall12 for 12.30pmSaturday 22 April Musical evening'Music, bangers and burgers' at the

Club. An open mic format where anybudding musicians/singers can comealong to make music for theassembled listeners in a relaxedatmosphere – from 8.30 pm.Monday 1 May May Day Party on theGreen with Maypole, Morris dancers,cream teas/cakes and more. Detailsare to still be confirmed but a jollyatmosphere is a definite - whateverthe day brings!Tuesday 9 May teatime@thehall from3pmThursday 11 May W.I. in hall 7.30 -AGM and resolutions meetingThursday 25 May Lunch Club in hall12 for 12.30pmSaturday 3 June Car Treasure Huntfrom 4.30pm with cream teasSaturday 17 June TBC 'The GreatGet Together' (in memory of Jo Cox)at Hatherland Mill with kindpermission of Richard and AlisonBunning. A day of games, teas, riverswimming and fun, fun, fun!

Altar Flower RotaApril 2/9 LENTApril 16/23 Mrs EllisApril 30/May 7 Mrs LewisMay 14/21 Mrs TobeyMay 28/June 4 Mrs A Balment

Cleaning RotaApril 3/10 Mr & Mrs WaltonApril 17/24 Mr & Mrs ParnellMay 1/8 Mrs Harding/Mrs JonesMay 15/22 Mrs AlberyMay 29/June 5 Mr & Mrs Ellis

We don’t often ask for help but wewould be so grateful for anyone whocould go on the Church CleaningRota. Age is catching up with severalof us and we could do with someyoung blood !!

WITHLEIGH

Our churchyard, once again, isadorned with snowdrops,

crocuses, primroses and daffodilstelling us Spring is on its way.

We would like to thank Brenda forleading the Plough Sunday Service.Thanks also go to members ofWithleigh Young Farmers Club forcarrying the plough in and out ofChurch, and taking part in theService. It is good to have thistraditional Service in our Church.

On 24 January, a Service ofCelebration for the life of EmmaHeadon took place in our Church,followed by interment in theChurchyard. Emma and Jimattended services here, especiallyHarvest Festival, until Emma’s illhealth prevailed.

It was good to welcome everyone tothe Group Service led by Steph in ourChurch on 26 February. Stephpresented flowers and a cheque toPaul and Elizabeth from the Group atthis Service, for all the invaluablework they carried out asAdministrators during the vacancy.Enjoy - Paul and Elizabeth!

We send our sympathy to Andy andFiona Bladen and family on the deathof Andy’s mother, June. She hadlived with Andy and Fiona for a while,and had attended our Women’sInstitute meetings and functions inthe Village Hall.

Our Easter Beetle Drive will be onSaturday 8 April, at 7.30pm in the

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Village Hall. All are welcome to join us,young or old, or somewhere in-between!! Don't worry if you havenever played Beetle before, it is reallyeasy, and we would be more thanwilling to show you the ropes, so tospeak! If you need more informationplease call Duncan 252949 or Brenda252431.

Wednesday 12 April will see StCatherine’s turn to host a Holy Weekservice, beginning at 6.30pm.

Our Easter Services are as follows:Good Friday - An Informal Service,beginning with coffee and hot crossbuns, in the Village Hall, 10.00am -11.30am. Easter Sunday - HolyCommunion in the Church at 8.30 amfollowed by breakfast in the VillageHall, after which there will be a FamilyService in Church at 10.30 am. If youfeel you would like to join us just forbreakfast or attend one or both of theServices, with or without breakfast,please do.

On Saturday 22 April, Paul andElizabeth are holding a CoffeeMorning from 10am - 12 noon at 6,Southfield Way, Tiverton, in supportof the Village Hall Roof Fund.

On Monday 24 April there is a Feteplanning meeting at Bona Vista at8pm. Please come along if you areable to offer help, or contact Brendaif you are able to run a stall.

On Sunday 30 April, St Catherine’swill host a ‘Cluster service’,beginning at 11.15am. This will be adouble celebration – the feast day ofSt Catherine (29 April), and 170 yearssince the opening of our church. TheService will be followed by lunch in

the Village Hall. Contact Brenda fordetails.

You are invited to join us for a BluebellWalk followed by Tea, on Sunday 7May, from 2.30pm onwards. If youprefer, you can just join us for Teafrom 3pm onwards. The walk willbegin from the Village Hall car parkand the Teas will be in the Hall.Proceeds from the walk and the Teaswill go to the Village Hall Roof Fund.We are asking for donations for thewalk and the Teas will be priced peritem.

The Women’s Institute are doing wellin the W.I. County SkittlesCompetition, having won matchesthrough to the next round. Good luckas you progress. Also,congratulations on coming second ina Quiz Competition at Broadclyst,being just one point behind jointwinners! Withleigh WI meet on the2nd Thursday of each month, at7.15pm. Guests are always welcometo come along. For more informationplease ring Rosie 01884 257123.Thursday 9 March, guest speaker, JoMacFarlene, on An Introduction toLace.Thursday 13 April, guest speaker,Mike Sampson, archivist, on Views onBlundell’s School.Thursday 11 May, AGM andResolutions at Washfield Village Hall

Congratulations to those celebratingspecial birthdays or anniversaries.

Get well wishes to all thoserecovering from operations,receiving treatment, generally unwellfrom all the nasty viruses around, andto those who mourn their loved onesor feel lonely at this time. Our loveand prayers are with you all.

Forthcoming Events:Sat. 8 April - Beetle Drive in the Village Hall at 7.30pmWed. 12 April - Holy Week service in church at 6.30pmThurs. 13 April - WI in the Hall at 7.15pm.Good Friday - Informal Service in the Village Hall, 10-11.30amEaster Day -8.30am Holy Communion,9.30am Parish breakfast,10.30am Family ServiceSat. 22 April - Coffee Morning at 6,Southfield Way, Tiverton, 10 -12 noonSun. 30 April - ‘Cluster’ Service at11.15am, followed by lunch in thevillage hall. See notes above.Sun. 7 May - Bluebell Walk followedby Tea, meet in the Hall Car Park,2.30pm onwards. See notes above.

Flower Rota:16 April EASTER23 / 30 April Margaret Gale7 / 14 May Michaela Luxton21 May Wedding28 May / 4 June Linda Taylor

Monthly Diary Dates:First Thursday – BingoSecond Monday – Whist DriveSecond Thursday – W.I.

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Covering all aspects ofConstruction, Building and

property Maintenance.Internal and External

Please call Rory on:01884 860637 or

[email protected]

www.blythconstruction.net

Tel:01884258080 / Mob: [email protected]

Wednesdays and Fridays 9am - 4pm

Children’S Corner

Holiday club2017

Dressrehearsal

This year's Holiday Club is called "Dress Rehearsal" which, as the name suggests, has atheatrical theme.

Dress Rehearsal will see us explore and learn about some of the popular Bible stories,including the story of Noah, The Ten Commandments and The Prodigal Son. We do this ina fun way, through craft and physical activities, talks, drama, singing and prayer.

This will all take place in Calverleigh Hall from Wednesday 26 July to Saturday 29 July,11.15am to 3.30pm. It is for children aged 5 - 11.

The Holiday Club Service and Fun Day will be on Sunday 30 July. This will also be inCalverleigh Hall.

Holiday Club or "Holidays at Home" as it was formerly called, has been running for over50 years and we would like to make this a celebration year.

In order for us to run Holiday Club, we need plenty of helpers, and this can be as little oras much time as you are able to give. I would like to hear from anyone who is able to helpduring the week. There is no age limit for helping. Teenagers - if you have been to HolidayClub (or even if you haven't) and would like to help, I will be pleased to hear from you.

All volunteers over 16 need a DBS check. Please do not be put off by this. It is a simpleprocess, which I can do, and it doesn't have to be renewed for 5 years.

More details in the next Magazine.

Please ring Cindy on 01363 866621, if you can help or if you would like more information.

The views expressed inthis publication are not

necessarily thoseof its readers.


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Quayside House5 Highland TerraceBarrington StreetTivertonDevon EX16 6PT

BLACKERTON CROSS GARAGE

CARS, VANS & 4X4 SALES

SERVICE, REPAIRS, WELDING, TYRES &

EXHAUSTS MOT Preparation

01398 341405 View our current vehicles for sale at: www.blackertoncrossgarage.co.uk

[email protected] East Anstey EX16 9JT

On the B3227 between South molton & Bampton East Anstey EX16 9JT

On the B3227 between South Molton & Bampton

Read the TODAY magazine, in colour, on-line atexevalleychurches.org/magazine/index.php

Getting to the heartof your dog with

FORCE FREEPOSITIVE DOG TRAINING

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DHK School - dog assessor07967125450

DEREK AND MARY HERNIMAN , WITH STEPH,FOLLOWING COMMUNION AT THEIR HOME - AS

DEREK RECUPERATES FROM HIS HIP OPERATION.

Back by popular demand!Templeton Trails Cross Country Challenge

Two courses, 5k and 10kSunday 9 April

The Templeton Trails will take place this year on Sunday 9th April 2017.Come along for an exciting cross-country fun run. You will get to see

parts of the Devon countryside at its glorious best in Spring, for a 5k or10k run which takes place wholly off the road.

Up hill and down dale, and if you are lucky,through a couple of streams as well!

Last year we had the largest turn-out of runners to date for this eventand without exception, they were all very positive about the experience.So come along and help us to make this year bigger & better than ever.

Children up to 16, £3.00. Adults, £4.00. Any surplus goes to charity.

Venue for start and finish: Templeton Village Hall, Temple Cross, NrTiverton, EX16 8BJ

Registration from 10.30a.m. Start Time: staggered from 11.00amFor more information contact Exe Valley Rotary Club

[email protected]

EASTER SYMBOLSAt Easter it is all bunnies, eggs and lambs inthe shops. Why are they symbols of Easter?

One of the oldest Spring symbols in the worldis the egg - it promises new life as in Spring,fluffy yellow chicks are hatched from eggs.

The hare was a symbol of the moon and isconnected with Easter because the date of

Easter depends upon the full moon.Over time, the hare became a rabbit, because

there are more rabbits around than hares!

The lamb represents Jesus and links His deathto that of the lamb sacrificed on the

first Passover.Jesus is called "the Lamb of God."

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ernsideBed andBreakfast

DO MESTICElectrical Heating

Testing & Inspection

Re-wires

Interior & Exterior Lighting Design

Additional Sockets / TV / Telephone Points

FAX & FILES15 Westexe South, Tiverton, Devon EX16 5DQ===========================================

PHOTOCOPYING (Black& White and Colour)Typing - CVs, Letters, Documents

Letterheads - Business Cards - Compliment SlipsSchedules/Booklets - Flyers/Posters

Menus - Laminating - FaxingTel:01884 254254 E-mail:[email protected]

DOMESTIC AGRICULTURALCOMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

Little Whitstone FarmLocal produce, from local people, for the local community

Fresh Lamb and Poultry boxes

Little WhitstoneMeshaw

South MoltonEX36 4NH

Ring Debbie 07830 148999Email:[email protected]

www.littlewhitstone.com

DEVON & SOMERSETMARQUEES LIMITED

For that Special Occasion30 years in the Marquee business

Telephone 01398 351210E-mail: [email protected]: www.dsmarquees.co.uk

Tel / Fax 01884 [email protected]

www.jayre-electrical.co.uk

Email :[email protected]

Website :www.fernsidecottage-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk

QUOTATIONS, JOKES AND ADVERTISEMENTSThoughts for Everydayby Patience Strong ~

for 6 April

Every dawn is a miracle.We wake to life once more.

Every morning is a keythat opens another door.

Every day is a precious giftthat God bestows on you ~

and an opportunityto prove yourself anew.

Thoughts for Everydayby Patience Strong ~

for 16 May

The world is full of clocksthat tick our lives away.We cannot halt or hold,

the minutes of passing days.So make the most of every one,the sunshine and the showers

and fill your heart withmemories

of good and happy hours.

2017 Annual General Meetingof the Exe Valley Market and Community Bus

The Bus Committee AGM is on Tuesday 16th May at 7.30pm in TheStoodleigh Inn. Everyone is very welcome to attend but please

telephone the Secretary, Ann Roberts, on 01884 254501 so we canmake sure we have enough sandwiches!

Using volunteer drivers it runs each Tuesday and Friday morningfrom Oakford to Tiverton. To travel on this service, please

telephone Colin Radford on 01884 881351 for more details and toreserve your seat.

On Thursdays it runs from Oakford to South Molton or Barnstaple(alternate weeks) via Roachill and Knowstone. The journey toBarnstaple stops at the car park at Moortown Cross enabling

passengers from other parishes to pick up the bus there. Ring PhilSealy on 01398 341404 to book your seat. Concessionary Bus

Passes can be used.It is also available for private hire, ring Ann Roberts on 01884

254501 for details. We also run regular trips on the 1st Wednesdayof each month and we do sometimes have spare seats - more

information from Judith Govier on 01884 256325.

All details are on our website http://www.exevalleymarketbus.btck.co.uk

We would like to thank the volunteer drivers and committee whogenerously give their time to keep this service running – and most

of all to thank our passengers for their loyal support.If you would like to join us, either as a passenger or a driver,

please ring either Colin or Ann.

Keep smiling …

How do baby hensdance?

Which rabbits werefamous bank

robbers?

Why does the chickengo to the theatre?


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Loxbeare Village HallPerfect venue for up to 50 peopleCoffee Mornings, Small Group and Club Meetings,

Family Parties, Social Evenings, ReunionsAll with Full Access. Recently improved and extended

10m x 5m Meeting Room. Full kitchen facilities. Toilet.Rates £5/hour - for further details contact Richard Vickeryon 01884 881234 or email [email protected]

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

TODAY magazine is printed by IMPACT Print and Wear Limited01884 258904 e-mail [email protected]

Enjoy in lovely16th Century farmhouse ~

for your visiting family and friends.Special occasions and holidays

Peaceful and welcoming. All roomsen-suite and delicious breakfasts!

4 star quality.Mrs Sylvia Hann,

Great Bradley Farm, Withleigh,Tiverton. Telephone 01884 256946.www.greatbradleyfarm-devon.co.uk

would be pleased to quote for yourbuilding works, incorporating new builds,

conversions, extensions, alterationsand refurbishments.

For a personal reliable service, call Daveon 01884 881643 or 07974412097.

STUART WEBBER FENCINGStock fencing, post & rail,

gate hanging, hedge laying,stock pens, logs

and small bale hay.Contact Stuart on

01884 860165, 07740399138

OLD FORD HOUSECruwys Morchard, Tiverton.

We offer both Bed and Breakfast and self-catering cottages. Open all year, visitors canenjoy a unique peaceful atmosphere, beautiful

gardens and a fishing lake. Our swimming pool isavailable for use by guests during the summer

months.For further information please phone Rosemary

on 01884 253486or visit our web-site www.oldfordhouse.co.uk

E G MENGINEERING AND GARDENING SERVICES

Welding, Garden Machinery repairs and servicing,Rotavating, Log Splitting, Winching (with compact

tractor)Tree felling and logging, Lawn mowing.

Phone Ed on 07758 510365

WITHERIDGE MOOR LIVERYAND RIDING SCHOOL

Hacks, Pony Days,lessons for age 5 and over.

Beginners, novice and experienced riderswelcome! Experienced and qualified instructors.

Licensed by North Devon Council.For details and bookings

call Lisa on: 01884 861624.

HOLIDAY HOME TO LETin Padstow, Cornwall.

Terraced house with garden.3 bedrooms (sleeps 6).

Out of season break @ £25 pppnContact Jenny Seddon

07817 939072 / 01884 [email protected]

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FITNESS FORMULAPersonal Training and Fitness

Small Groups, 1 to 1, Boxing, Circuits, PilatesJennifer BricknellTel: 07980008726

[email protected]

THE MILL, LOWER WASHFIELDEn-suite Bed and Breakfast

Accommodation.Warm and friendly welcome.

Also Private Dining Room for allCelebration / Family meals.Special diets - no problem.

Tel: 01884 255297 or [email protected]

Accounts Preparation, Sole Traders, Partnerships & Limited Companies and Tax Specialists

Please contact David Wicks, Phil Morrishor Michelle Hutchings on 01884257725

Email: [email protected]: www.apsleys.com

To place an advertisement, please contactGeoff Parnell 01884 254402 (see inside cover)

Woodburners Electric fires Coal & Anthracite

Multifuel stoves Fireside accessories Smokeless fuels

Installation service Flue parts Seasoned logs & Kindling

Fire surrounds Stove consumables Eco-logs