June 2014

From the Editor 2

The Children’s Voice 3

CLIC Sargent Brainwave Cream Tea Scouts’ Lottery

4 4 4

Bean Dunk Frenzy Scrambled Legs

5 5

Pétanque Success Camera Club Community Choir

6 6 6

Chudfest at a Glance 7

Chudfest Posters 8

New Road Amenity Society

12 12

Carnival at a Glance Carnival News Co-op Wants To Help

13 13 13

What’s On Town Hall News

14 14

Inside this issue:

www.chudleighphoenix.co.uk

Town Awards Two Citizen’s Awards

The annual Citizen’s Award was introduced by the Town Council in 2012 as a way of recognising

and saying thank you to those people who have contributed to the community of Chudleigh. It is

presented by the Mayor at the Annual Town Meeting which, this year, was held on Friday 30th May.

In 2012, the inaugural award was presented to Alan Brunton in recognition of his work with the

Amenity Society and History Group, as well as his work in opening the Heritage and Information

Centre. Last year the award was presented to

Sue Metcalfe in recognition of her work with

the Youth Centre and Chudleigh Community

Project.

This year there were 14 nominations

for the award: Carole Smart, Mary Roberts,

Jillian Wood, Joan Prowse, Darren le

Marquand, Roger Brandon, Doug Hellier

Laing, Liz Edwards, Graham Lovegrove, Kate

McCormick, Michael McCormick, Alan

Holman, Annie Holman and Mike Moyse. All

of the nominations were of high merit and the

adjudicating panel found it difficult to select an

overall winner. However, they finally decided

that the award should be presented jointly to

Joan Prowse and Jillian Wood in recognition of

their work over 20 years in organising coffee

mornings to raise funds for St John

Ambulance. The other nominees received a letter of appreciation and a signed certificate, recognising

their achievements.

The Mayor, Chris Webb presented Jillian and Joan with their awards and also the perpetual

shield, which remains on permanent display in the Town Hall.

Joan Prowse (right) and Jillian Wood receiving their awards

from Mayor Chris Webb

(photo K McCormick)

“We’re facing some difficult

times, but we’re well-placed to

deal with it.” This was the

m e s s a g e f r o m D i s t r i c t

Councillors Lorraine Evans and

Richard Keeling as they

presented a joint report to the

town’s Annual Meeting,

emphasising that they were less

interested in party politics

(Lorraine is a Conservative

Councillor, while Richard is an

Independent) than in supporting

the community they are elected

to serve.

Earlier in the meeting,

Mayor Chris Webb had paid

tribute to outgoing Mayor Nick

Walter and also to Peter Beale

who has stepped down from the

Town Council.

Facing Difficult Times Together Reports were presented

on behalf of the Amenity

Society; HITS (Homeless In

T e i g n b r i d g e S u p p o r t ) ;

Chudleigh Phoenix; Chudfest;

the Youth Centre; History

Group; Chudleigh Community

Interest Company; Pétanque

Club; the Sports Centre;

Chudleigh United Charities;

Pynsent Foundation; and

Chudleigh Film Society. Copies

of all the reports are available

from John Carlton, Town Clerk.

Thanks to our sponsors:

Webselect, NewCare Devon &

New Dawn Sales & Lettings

What’s been going

on at the Sports

Club?

Find out

on page 6

How are the Scouts pushing the boat

out? Find out on page 4

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From the Editor

We’re bringing out Chudleigh

Phoenix a couple of days early

this month as there are two

events to which we want to give

some extra publicity. Both are

taking place on Sunday 15th

June and both start at 2.30pm. In

the Community Hall, Leah

Sambrooks will be having her

head shaved in aid of CLIC

Sargent. In her garden at

Oakfield Coach House, Patricia

Johnson-King will be serving a

Cream Tea in aid of Brainwave.

You can find details of both these

events on page 4 and your

support for one or both would be

greatly appreciated.

Copy date 30th June for July issue.

Reserve space in advance.

editors@chudleighphoenix.co.uk or

phone Kate on 854611

The editor reserves the right to edit

copy for considerations of space.

The views expressed in CP are not

necessarily those of the editor.

Returning to Chudleigh

Thursday 11th September

Many congratulations to

Joan Prowse and Jillian Wood

on receiving this year’s Citizen’s

Award. It’s great to see such

dedication being rewarded. Well

done, ladies!

Congratulations are also

due to the Pétanque Club who

have two teams representing

Devon in the na t ion a l

championship.

Right now, let’s all start

hoping for good weather over the

next six weeks. See you at

Chudfest and the Carnival!

Kate

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The Children’s Voice With this month’s guest editor, Daisy Haslam

Fantastic FIFA: Reuben looks forward

to the Football World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is a competition

between the top thirty-two footballing

nations. This year’s contest is taking

place in Brazil and runs between 12th

June and 13th July.

Since the first World Cup which

was held in Uruguay 84 years ago, the

event has been held every four years,

apart from 1942 and 1946.

Brazil is the only team to have qualified every time the

championship has been held. In addition, they have won it five times;

that’s more than any other side. For this year’s competition, Brazil

has chosen Fuleco the Armadillo as a mascot.

England, participating in Group D, are competing against Italy,

Uruguay and Costa Rica and in many

people’s opinion, will be lucky to reach

the knock-out stages.

Of course, a trip to this World Cup will

also be a chance for spectators to see

the unique and brilliant Brazilian

landscape and landmarks.

Starring Indina Menzel, the Disney fantasy Frozen is one

of the most popular films of 2014, with an exciting plot,

humour and unique characters.

Throughout her childhood, Princess Elsa remains

locked in her room to conceal from the outside world that

she has the ability to turn everything she touches into ice.

One day, however, her powers are revealed when she

accidentally turns the whole town to ice. After Elsa runs

away in shame, her sister Anna attempts to find her and

bring her back to the kingdom of which she is ruler...

The songs in this musical evoke a wide range of

emotions and the lyrics contain many hidden messages

that delve deeper into the film’s plot. Let It Go is the

main theme, sung after Elsa runs away.

One young viewer said: “It’s an awesome film full of

very catchy songs.” In fact, the songs are so memorable,

they are even known by some people who have not watched

the film. We would rate this film

5 stars and definitely recommend

it to everyone. It is suitable for

people of all ages and interests

and brilliant for sharing with

friends.

Snowing in Summer?: 5* film

review by Yen Li and Lauren

Ready, Steady,

Go!!! Sports Week at

Chudleigh

Community

Primary School by Ruby and Elissa

We are all getting

excited about Sports Week! At

the end of the year, we are

getting tired of lessons, so now

we can all have some physical

fun.

First of all, there’s the

cycling, taking place at the

school field on Wednesday 11th

June. Twenty children from

each year

group in Key

Stage 2 will

be taking

part in the

races. If

p a r e n t s

would like to see their children

competing, they may watch at

the side of the field.

During the following

week, the

rest of the

sports will

take place

i n c l u d i n g

t r a c k

events. This

will happen

on Monday

16th June. Children will be

running different lengths: long

distance, 125m, 60m and a

relay are some of the races.

Another sporting event

that’s taking pace is swimming.

There are lots of different

races for the children to take

part in and

all of them

will try their

best. There’s

b r e a s t

stroke, front

crawl, back-

stroke and

lots of relays, Unfortunately,

spectators are not allowed at

the pool.

Lastly, there’s field

events wh i ch are o n

Wednesday 18th June. There

are loads of fun activities for

the children to enjoy. In

addition, they will be awarded

team points if they do well.

By the end of this

week, everyone will probably

be exhausted, but they will

have had a LOT of fun. Every

point counts as each one is

turned into a team point! Let’s

hope the sun shines!

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Chudleigh Phoenix June 2014

A group of volunteers from Chudleigh are planning a series of

fundraising events in aid of CLIC Sargent who support children

and young people with cancer and their families. These events

include: a sponsored head shave, a sponsored toddle as part of the

Chudfest Programme and a non-uniform day at the Primary

School.

The team was prompted to fundraise when their friend’s

daughter was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer called

pineoblastoma. Zoe, who is just three years old and lives in

Chudleigh, has already undergone extensive brain surgery and is

currently enduring a course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Zoe, her sister Carys (6) and her parents are receiving

tremendous support from CLIC in many ways including nursing

and free accommodation during any treatment at Bristol Children’s

Hospital.

Leah Sambrooks, a team member who will be having her

head shaved on June 15th, commented: “I can’t imagine the effects

of this life-changing cancer and the treatments that go with it. I do,

however, want to support Zoe and her family in some small way.

I’m hoping to raise at least £1000 towards Zoe’s Fund for CLIC

through my sponsored head shave. And to make it a double

whammy, I will be donating my chopped locks to the Little

Princess Trust who make custom wigs for children suffering from

illness-related hair loss.”

If you would like to donate please visit our JustGiving

page. If you don’t have internet access and would like to donate,

you can contact Emily Farrell on (01626) 853810. News about

forthcoming events can be found here.

Fundraising for CLIC Sargent

Fundraising*** Fundraising *** Fundraising *** Fundraising

There are a number of fundraising initiatives taking place this month in Chudleigh. Here is a round-up of the ones we’ve heard about...

Zoe Blacklock, the inspiration for Zoe’s Fund, in aid of CLIC Sargent

Local Scout group launch ‘100 Club’ monthly lottery

As part of our fundraising activities, 1st Chudleigh Scout Group

are launching a ‘100 Club’ monthly lottery at our AGM on

Monday 24th June 2014, with the first monthly draw taking

place at the end of July 2014. Our families, their friends and

members of the local community are invited to pay £12 for an

annual share/number (i.e. £1.00 per month). Every month, we

will then award TWO cash prizes (based on 100 members, this

would be £25 first prize and £15 second prize ­– these values are

dependent upon the number that take part; the more members,

the larger the prize fund). Next June 2015, there will be the

usual monthly draw and a Super Prize Draw (based on 100

members, this would be £72 first prize and £48 second prize).

You can purchase as many numbers as you like but

payment must be made in advance for the year. The more who

join, the bigger the prize fund! So we are encouraging our

families, their friends and neighbours, and members of the local

community to take part. If you would like to buy a share in our

‘100 Club’ monthly lottery or view the rules and regulations,

then contact me (Jayne East, The Old Smithy, Coburg Corner,

Parade, Chudleigh TQ13 0JQ; 01626 854617). This is better

odds than the lottery and you will be helping raise funds for 1st

Chudleigh Scout Group, so have a go, get friends and family

involved and good luck!

Jayne East, on behalf of

1st Chudleigh Scout Group Executive Committee

Sunday 15th June

2.30pm — 5.30pm

Oakfield Coach House

Exeter Road

Traditional Garden Afternoon Tea

Tickets: £3.50 to include a cream tea; available in advance

from the Brainwave Charity Shop, Fore St. Chudleigh

In aid of Brainwave, providing therapy and programmes for children with disabilities and other conditions including Cerebral

Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Autism and Developmental Delay

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Chudleigh Phoenix June 2014 Chudleigh Phoenix June 2014

Scrambled Legs; The Team Last month, we brought you Lisa’s story and told

you about Cancer Lifeline South West. Now read on...

I didn’t know whether I had capacity to run

the 6mile road race but I had begun trying

to return to fitness and I/we still haven’t run

6miles yet, let alone the hill but there is

now no doubt that we will. To begin with

we were a few and gradually people I had

known a while, but didn’t know well yet,

asked what we were doing and thought they

would give it a go.

The name came from Sam Lees and

the logo was designed by my sister. Andy

Palmer who runs the gym in Chudleigh

offered to train this bunch of unfit mums in

support of our cause and so here we are.

Alison German, our children’s childminder

and constant source of support (plus being

Andy’s wife) also offered to help train us.

Sarah Lea-Weston is running, as are

Jo McConville, Tracey Mills, Bobby

Hughes, Kirsty Pitchler, Hayley Jones,

Rebecca Hill, Sheena Taylor, Helen Palmer

from Sidmouth (ex-work colleague and

friend) and Rachel Hughes, friend of Jo

M c C o n v i l l e . J a n e

Millson, who is running

in tandem with us in

Tunbridge Wells, is our

sister-in-law and support

who loved our children

for us while we went to

Sharpham for 3nights.

For us, the run will feel

like a marathon — have

you seen that hill?

Scrambled Legs is

beginning to change us all

— none of us knew we

w o u l d en j o y t h i s

challenge so much.

Kirsty has said: “Not

coming from Lisa’s close circle of friends I

have not been involved from the beginning

but have been quietly inspired by Lisa’s

professional decisions and bravery in

taking…risks to follow her dream…the

Scrambled Legs has been a large step out-

side my comfort zone and I am hoping just

one of many that will bring me closer to my

dreams too! The “jogging”, the lovely

ladies I have gotten to know,…having a

real purpose, it’s been a great start to living

my life, not just watch it go past because I

am too busy to make changes.”

Hayley’s husband has described her

joining the Scrambled Legs as “the biggest

surprise of our married life”. He is

surprised that not only that Hayley is doing

it but actually enjoying it! At first she said

she would sponsor me, then she heard

Rebecca Hill saying she was enjoying it; I

think this inspired Hayley and that has been

the way it has worked.

Jo McConville was talked into it by

her husband and says: ”Having lost my

mum to cancer at a young age I like to

support charities who help people fight

cancer. Lisa works with our son and has

had a huge positive effect which has been

noticed by many friends and family. We are

grateful to Cancer Lifeline South West for

supporting Lisa in her fight against cancer

so she is able to continue to help our son, so

I am delighted to be raising money for this

charity.”

Trainer Andy Palmer says he:

“really thought it would be a wonderful

idea and a bit of a challenge. We not only

want Scrambled Legs running 6 miles by

July but also want them to realise their

potential and post some respectable

finishing times. Ali and I join in as much as

we help out so it’s a bit of fun and all for an

excellent cause.”

We now have our Facebook page

established and our Every Click fundraising

page is up and running. We do hope that

what we are doing will raise a significant

sum. The Time to Retune breaks are free.

Cancer also has

financial impact.

We also want to

raise awareness

of the charity to

others who may

need it…thank

you for reading

and we hope you

will cheer us on

the night-18th

July.

Lisa Lea-Weston

Sponsored Baked Bean Dunking Frenzy in aid of Chudleigh Youth Centre

We’ve probably all wished we could

throw something at a politician at

some point in our lives. [Anyone read-

ing the last couple of issues of CP will

know that we’re more than a tad irritated with

our regional and national representatives at the

moment.] Well, this month we, the people of

Chudleigh, get the chance to live out our

fantasy — and what’s more, it’s all for a good

cause.

Our new Mayor has volunteered to be

subjected to a sponsored baked bean dunking

frenzy in order to raise funds for the Youth

Centre which is under threat as part of the

current round of Devon County Council cuts.

Come along to the Town Hall

forecourt on Saturday 5th July at 12 noon to

see Councillor Chris Webb being doused in

the contents of one hundred tins of baked

beans by the young people from the Youth

Centre and others. Sponsorship forms are

available from Chris Webb or from the Town

Hall.

[In case you are wondering about the issue of

wasting food in a town with not one, but two

Food Bank initiatives, we have been assured

that the tins will all be past their sell-by date.]

Chudleigh Phoenix June 2014

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Chudleigh Pétanque Club Host Regional Tournament at New Venue

It isn’t unusual on a sunny Sunday in June

to see a crowd at Chudleigh Sports Centre,

the home of the local Cricket and Football

clubs. But 1st June saw a new crowd

gathered for the Devon Region English

Pétanque Association’s annual triples

championship. Playing in the tournament

were teams from Ottery St Mary to

Westward Ho! After many very challenging

and, dare I say, exciting games the hosting

team was proud to come top of the stack

with first and second place, the 2014 triples

champions being Rob Thomas, Henry

Pickett and Richard Freer.

The sports centre recently became

home to Chudleigh Pétanque Club which,

with a lot of hard work and plenty of

support from the local community, has

created an excellent playing terrain set in

beautifully typical Devon countryside. The

club members and supporters were

delighted to host the event and test the

ground in earnest with the region’s top

players.

Among those showing their support

were the Mayor of Chudleigh, Councillor

Chris Webb; District Councillors Richard

Keeling and Lorraine Evans; and the

chairman of the Chudleigh Sports Centre

John Bryant. The club extends their

appreciation to these supporters as well as

to John Thatcher, the chairman of the

Devon Region for pétanque, and to all the

players for what everyone agreed was a

wonderful event.

Chudleigh Pétanque Club is looking

to increase its membership so many more

will be able to benefit from these facilities

and support the growth of the sport in the

region. If you are interested in joining or

simply having ago, please contact the club

secretary Henry on 07591109944 or email

secretary@chudleighpetanqueclub.co.uk.

The club also has a website at

www.chudleighpetanqueclub.co.uk.

Members of Chudleigh Pétanque Club (in navy shirts) and opponents at the Devon triples championship

(photo: Kate McCormick)

Chudleigh Camera Club

We welcome everyone from beginners to professionals, or even those without cameras

who just want to learn more. The aim of the club is to help our members get more

pleasure, understanding and fun out of digital and film photography and thus, more out

of life! What we do:

talk photography!

discuss photographs!

take pictures (make images!)

learn how to take better pictures!

improve our technical skills

find an outlet to show our work

meet like-minded enthusiasts

make new friends

We generally hold both learning/teaching evenings which include topics like;

The basics of the camera

Understanding apertures, shutter speeds and ISO

Photo composition

Using the attachments, may it be flash, filter or tripod

Lighting techniques

Digital topics and learning PC related techniques, be it on Photoshop (from basic

to advanced) or something as simple as saving your files

But we are always open to suggestions on learning something new. It's up to the mem-

bers to tell us what they want to learn, and we will do our utmost to help!

To learn more please visit www.chudleighcameraclub.co.uk or why not just

come along: we meet fortnightly on a Tuesday night from 8pm until 10pm. To find out

the date of the next meeting please call Roger on 07971 462656.

Chudleigh Community Choir

CCC welcomes

everybody to come

and enjoy singing a

range of songs, some

you may know well,

others will be new. We meet on

Tuesdays at 8pm in the Scout HQ.

You do not need to be able to

read music, or have any experience, just

bring some enthusiasm for giving it a go.

We are currently singing

California Dreaming; some protest

songs; Moon River; and a couple of

African and Eastern European numbers.

The Choir will be appearing

during Chudfest, and has a concert at

Ugbrooke House on Friday 18th July.

If you'd like to give it a try, or

want to get more information, please just

turn up on a Tuesday, or contact Claire

Harding on 01626854768 or via email:

clairefharding@gmail.com.

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Chudfest at a Glance

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Sing along

Tuesday 8th July

7.30pm for 8pm

You are invited to join the

members of the newly-formed

Chudleigh Community Choir in a

good old-fashioned sing along

Admission free

Licensed bar

And don’t miss our Summer Concert at 7.30pm on

Friday 18th July in St Cyprian’s Chapel, Ugbrooke House.

Tickets £12 (£10) to include strawberries and cream;

from Chudleigh DIY or on the door.

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Pirates and Princesses

Pirate & Princess Children’s Party

Friday, 11th July 3.30 – 5.30pm

Chudfest Marquee in the Playpark

A TREASURE CHEST of FUN For children

Prizes for Best Dressed PIRATE & PRINCESS

Pop Party Disco & Danc-ing

Games Making & Doing

Face Painting * Hair * Nail Art

Candy Floss * Sweets Fruit Drinks * Snacks

Tickets: £3 includes FREE drink & cookie Adults & under 3s FREE (All children must be accompanied by an adult)

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Pink Pamper Party

Friday, 11th July, 7.30pm,

CHUDFEST Marquee in the Playpark

COOKERY DEMONSTRATION by Lauren Boston

*****

FASHION SHOW by ‘My Clever Wardrobe

*****

Enjoy an evening among friends and indulge

in a mini-massage or beauty treatment and

treat yourself to something pretty.

Lucky number tickets, only £10 includes

£5 FREE vouchers & a free drink from the bar

Our charity for the evening 'Cancer LifeLine S.W.'

Dog Show Classes FUN CLASSES 1.Waggiest tail

2.Dog the judge would most like to take home

3. Dog most like its owner

4. Best trick

5.Best Pair (opposite or same)

6. Fastest Bonio eater

FAMILY CLASSES 1. Best Puppy

2. Best Veteran

3. Best Rescue

4. Best Condition

5.Heinz 57

6. Prettiest bitch

7.Most handsome dog

FUN DOG CHAMPION

FAMILY DOG CHAMPION

BEST IN SHOW

Heathside

TUTORS

Chemistry to A Level/IB

Maths, Physics, Biology to I/GCSE

Qualified Teacher,

DBS (CRB) checked

Michael, 01626 854611

Chudleigh Phoenix June 2014

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In May we had a fascinating talk from Sara Ritterhausen on how to

choose, grow and care for orchids.

One of the largest groups of flowering plants on the planet,

orchids can be found on every continent except Antarctica and in

almost every conceivable habitat. With some 30,000 natural species

and over 150,000 man-made hybrids there is no shortage of choice!

The highest density of orchids is found in the humid shade

of rainforests. However, other species need cooler climates, and are

found at high altitudes in the mountains. Many orchids grow as

‘epiphytes’, clinging on to trees via thick aerial roots and storing

water in either fleshy leaves or thickened stems called

‘pseudobulbs’. There are also orchids that grow in the ground,

including our own native British species, known as 'terrestrials'.

Some species of orchid produce flowers for most of the year; thus a

beautiful display can be provided much more readily than with

other species.

Sara comes from Burnham Nurseries, a family–run business

located at Forches Cross, which grows the widest range of orchids

available in the UK. They have exhibited at the RHS Chelsea

Flower Show for 52 consecutive years and won a medal every year

including 20 Gold. They share their experience with the public at

orchid clinics, workshop talks and master classes. If there is

sufficient interest I would be happy to organise a group visit.

Indeed, I am prepared to consider any group visit that the

membership would support. In the next few months members will

be going to see Cats, Evita and Dawn French. A suggestion for next

year is a talk on Greenway, Agatha Christie’s house overlooking the

Dart, followed by a visit to the house, possibly by river boat from

Totnes. Please let me have your ideas.

Another project CADAS is considering is the replacement

of dead or damaged trees in Lawn Drive. CADAS planted these

some years ago, but time has taken a toll: some have died of natural

causes and a few have been vandalised. We will be looking very

carefully at what species it would be best to plant. The original

choice of traditional apple species does not seem quite so

appropriate in retrospect. Let us know your thoughts.

Subsidiary projects also under consideration include the

planting of bulbs in the grass verges and around the signs at the

entrance to the town, and the creation of a wild flower meadow at

some suitable site within the Parish boundary. If you have any

strong views on the way you think we should be going, or you are

prepared to get your hands dirty improving the appearance of

Chudleigh, please contact any CADAS Committee member.

Tony Woodville

Amenity Society News from Tony Woodville

I’ve been involved on the new road scheme (the B3193 “Clay

Road” diversion) from its inception, including its design, as

well as the Environmental Statement in support of the Planning

Application. From clearance to end of build I have been

appointed the Ecological Clerk of Works.

For months local residents have said they think the road

looks narrow, particularly by The Havens (the bungalow close

to Masons). I attach a photos which shows the width of the

road.

Huge design effort (and cost) has gone into making this

an attractive road through what is effectively a post-industrial

landscape. And no more clay on the car!

The soft landscape has been especially designed to

ensure continuity of flight routes and foraging ground for the

11 species of bats using the road corridor (including such

rarities as Greater Horseshoe, Lesser Horseshoe and

Barbastelle) as well as maintaining the favourable status of the

significant populations of dormice across the whole of this

area.

Comment on the New Road by Michel Hughes

The bollard indicates

the midline of the road

and the skip represents

a car.

(photo: M Hughes)

Are you a local charitable group looking for a bit of extra support

with some of the activities you carry out or fundraising you wish

to do?

Here at your Chudleigh Co-operative Food store we aim to

be at the heart of our local community. We can offer some assis-

tance with fund-raising and we have time to spare to help with that

job you wish to tackle or event you wish to hold.

We can also advertise YOUR event in store.

If you would like to see if WE can help YOU, please call

into the store and ask for Yasmin, Julie or Matt Hooper. We will

do our best to be of assistance. After all, we are here to help! We

look forward to seeing you.

Yasmin Mann

Carnival News from Alan

Holman

By now you hopefully will have received a

flyer through your letterbox listing the

Chudfest/Chudleigh Carnival dates and the

events scheduled. You may have seen posters

around the town: “Walking Entries Wanted”.

Entry forms have been available since 8th May

from Gills, Post Office, Pets Corner and

Chudleigh DIY. So now is the time to get your

thinking caps on and come up with an idea to

take part in the Procession on 19th July. Why

not give it a try? You might just win a trophy

and/or a cash prize.

We are also planning entertainment

after the procession has ended. We are doing

everything that we can to make it a great day,

but only YOU can put the icing on the cake for

a great procession. So far there has only been a

trickle of entries, so come on and make it a

flood.

Work is progressing will on preparing

the Carnival Float and we are aiming to take

part in the first carnival at South Brent on 28th

June. We are still holding regular coffee

mornings and it you have any small “saleable”

items that we can use on our bric-a-brac stall

please get in touch on 852639.

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Carnival At A Glance Saturday 12th to Sunday 20th July

Co-operative Food Wants To Be At The Heart Of The Community

HOME AND AWAY Chudleigh Community Choir

St. Cyprian’s Chapel, Ugbrooke House

Friday 18th July 2014, 7.30pm

A programme of lighter music from around the

World. Come and join us for some fresh sounds

for a summer evening.

Tickets £12 (£10),

from Chudleigh DIY or on the door

Chudleigh Phoenix June 2014

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What’s On In Chudleigh

Contact details: John Carlton, Town Clerk, 01626 853140, Johncarlton1994@yahoo.co.uk ; http://www.chudleigh-tc.blogspot.com/

Thursday 12th Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Box Office: Outside

Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm. Saturday 14th

Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Box Office: Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to 1pm.

Chudleigh Church Coffee Morning: Rest Centre, 10am.

Sunday 15th Cream Tea: in aid of Brainwave, details page 4.

Leah’s Head-Shave: in aid of CLIC Sargent, details page 4.

Monday 16th Folk Dancing: Woodway Room, 8pm.

Wednesday 18th Chudleigh Writers’ Circle: Day Out. Mothers’ Union: Fellowship Afternoon, Parish Church,

2.15pm Thursday 19th

Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Box Office: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm.

Friday 20th

Amenity Society: David Keep

with The Devon Historic Churches Trust, Woodway Room, 7.30pm.

Saturday 21st Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Box Office: Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to 1pm.

Rotary Coffee Morning: Rest Centre, 10am. Messy Church: Life is Messy, church can be too! Parish Church, 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Monday 23rd CADS Auditions: Bishop Lacy, 6pm (under-16s) and 7.30pm,

see posters for details. Folk Dancing: Woodway Room, 8pm.

Thursday 26th Weekly Produce Market and

Chudfest Box Off i ce : Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm.

Saturday 28th Weekly Produce Market and

Chudfest Box Off i ce : Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to 1pm. Pensioners Coffee Morning: Rest Centre, 10am.

Sunday 29th Open Gardens: details page 8. Horse and Dog Show: in aid of St John Ambulance,

Oakfield, Old Exeter Rd, horses from 10am, dogs from 1pm.

Monday 30th Chudleigh Phoenix: Copy due

for July issue.

Wednesday 2nd WI: Richard Lumsden with

Music of the 60s, Rest Centre, 7.30pm.

Thursday 3rd Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Box Off i ce :

Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm. Chudfest: See brochure for details. CADS Auditions: Alpha House,

Fore St., 7pm

JUNE

The drop-in event at the library on 30th May gave local residents the opportunity to understand the impact of the reduction in the

County library budget. Several councillors attended the event, as did many residents and the list of potential volunteers (you can

register either with John Carlton or at the library) is growing steadily. Final recommendations are awaited from Devon Library

Service.

Devon Youth Service is recommending a number of Youth Service Hubs across the County, the nearest of which will be in Newton

Abbot. This could offer the opportunity to continue to operate the Youth Centre albeit as a much more volunteer-led facility.

Western Power Distribution has awarded Chudleigh £800 from the community fund for energy saving projects, to fit motion sen-

sors to the corridor lights in the Town Hall. With very little natural light sources in the corridors the lighting is currently on from

9am to 9pm most days. The motion sensors will mean the lights are only on when someone is in the corridor. The first two were

fitted this week and the rest will be done over the next few weeks.

Chudleigh History Group’s research into Chudleigh residents who fell during WW1 has identified 74 names, whereas the com-

memorative plaque at the Town Hall only bears 52 names. A new plaque has been commissioned, funded jointly by the History

Group and the Town Council. This should be in place by August.

News from the Town Council: Items not covered elsewhere in this issue

Friday 4th

History Group : Illustrated

presentation on The Devon Air Ambulance, Woodway Room, 7.30pm, Chudfest: See brochure for details.

Saturday 5th Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Box Office: Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to 1pm. Cats Protection Coffee Morning:

Rest Centre, 10am. Chudfest: See brochure for details. Teign Country Show & Rally:

Oakfield, Old Exeter Rd, 9am. Sunday 6th

Chudfest: See brochure for details. Teign Country Show & Rally:

Oakfield, Old Exeter Rd, 9am. Monday 7th

Town Council: Full meeting, Town Hall, 7pm. Chudfest: See brochure for

details. Tuesday 8th

Diners Club Monthly Dinner: Contact Phil on 07702418458 for details.

Chudfest: See brochure for details.

Wednesday 9th Chudfest: See brochure for details.

Thursday10th Weekly Produce Market and Chudfest Box Office: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm. Chudfest: See brochure for

details. Friday 11th

Chudfest: See brochure for details.

Saturday 12th

Weekly Produce Market and

JULY

Chudfest Box Office: Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to 1pm.

Carnival Coffee Morning: Rest Centre, 10am.

Sunday 13th Chudfest: See brochure for details.

Monday 14th Carnival: See brochure for details.

Tuesday 15th Chudleigh Phoenix: July issue

due out. Carnival: See brochure for details.

Wednesday 16th Mothers’ Union: Parish Church,

2.15pm Carnival: See brochure for details.

Thursday 17th Weekly Produce Market:

Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm. Carnival: See brochure for details.

Friday 18th

Carnival: See brochure for details. Community Choir: Home and Away Concert, Ugbrooke House, 7.30pm, details page

13. Saturday 19th

Weekly Produce Market: Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to 1pm.

Bowling Club Coffee Morning: Rest Centre, 10am. Carnival: See brochure for details.

Sunday 20th

Carnival: See brochure for details.