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August 2014
From the Editor Writing Competitions
2 2
The Children’s Voice 3
Phil Beer Concert Classic Motorshow Art Group Exhibition
4 4 4
Film Society Carnival News
5 5
Bat Survey Chudleigh Rotters Mr Pesto
6 6 6
Fundraising Events 100 Club Lottery Result
7 7
Amenity Society CCIC
8 8
Garden & Produce Show Annual Variety Concert
9 9
What’s On On the Beat Town Hall News
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Inside this issue:
www.chudleighphoenix.co.uk
Tour of Britain is Back: parking restrictions in force
Britain’s biggest free to watch sporting event
pays its second visit to Chudleigh on Thursday
11th September. This is part of stage five of the
cycle race which runs from Exmouth to a finish
in the centre of Exeter. The riders are expected
to reach Chudleigh at round about 12.20pm. Last
year large crowds cheered the cyclists through
the town and it is hoped that similar numbers
will turn out this year as well.
Parking on the race route will be
prohibited from 9am to 1pm. This includes the
following areas: Bottlebridge Hill from
Heathfieldlake to Highlands Park; Old Exeter
Street; Chudleigh Square; Fore Street from The
Square to Oldway chicane; Parade to the Police
Station chicane; and Station Hill. These parking
restrictions apply to all existing parking and
loading bays.
The church car park and the Leatside car park at the sports field, will be available on the day
for parking by residents who usually park on the roadside etc.
The race organizers operate a rolling road closure to ensure the safety of the riders; this means
that the race route through the town will be temporarily closed to traffic as the race passes through.
This closure will probably be for around 20 minutes and will be sometime between 12pm and 1pm.
Returning to Chudleigh Thursday
11th September
Thanks to our sponsors:
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We Will Remember ...
This month, people in
Chudleigh, along with many
others across the world,
commemorated the centenary
of the start of World War I.
Following on from the
m a g n i f i c e n t e x h i b i t i o n
organised by Alan Brunton and Roger Brandon in
the Church during Chudfest, there was a two-day
reprise for some of the more local items, with a
display in the Woodway Room. This was
accompanied by Images of War, a presentation of
the WWI pictures by R Caton Woodville,
compiled by Brian Portch. A total of £100.77 was
raised during this event for ABF—the Soldiers’
Charity and the organisers would like to thank
everyone who contributed.
On Sunday 3rd August, a commemorative
service was held in the Parish Church. On the
following evening more than 100 people gathered
in the Church once more to hear Alan Brunton
present Chudleigh at War 1914-1919. This was a
great mix of international, national and local
information, where the occasional funny story
lightened the horror of the subject, while
maintaining the right sombre and respectful note.
The evening also included Nick Walter’s
informative review of the Devonshire Regiment in
1914, and concluded with a moment of reflection,
led by Martin Fletcher, before we all headed
home to light our candles of remembrance.
Members of the History Group have
recently been researching the impact of WWI on
Chudleigh and have discovered that the number
of men lost was not 52 as previously thought, but
75. On 11th August, a new commemorative board
was presented to the Mayor, Councillor Chris
Web by Alan Brunton and Steve Coombes for
display in the Town Hall.
Special guests at the presentation included
Kathleen Lambell and her son Paul. Kathleen is
the sister-in-law of A. (Alfred). H. Lambell who
was a stoker on HMS Tornado, sunk on 23rd
December 1917, along with HMS Surprise and
HMS Torrent, in a German minefield .
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From the Editor
This month, we launch our fifth
annual Short Story Competition.
Every year so far, the number of
entries has grown; this year, I’m
hoping we break the 100 mark
for the first time. Last year we
doubled the first prize to £200
and this year, we’ve increased it
yet again. So why not have a go?
If you’ve got a story in you, this
could be the time to get it on
paper.
For the past couple of
years, I’ve been getting a few
emails from parents asking if
their child can enter the story
competition. Each time, my reply
was the same: “we do not set an
age limit for our competition, but
the entries, which are judged
anonymously, are primarily from
adults. If your child’s writing is
good enough to compete in this
competition, then go ahead. But
otherwise, save your money.”
So, this year, we’re going
to try an experiment. Alongside
the main competition, we’re
going to run one aimed
specifically at children. There
will be two categories: primary
Copy date 31st August for September issue.
Reserve space in advance: [email protected]
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.
school (Years 1 to 6); and secondary
school (Years 7 to 11).
I have no idea whether we
will get two entries or 200. There
will be no entry fee this year and the
prize will be announced when I’ve
decided what it is. This year’s for
fun; to see if there’s a demand for a
children’s competition. If it works,
we’ll make it official next year. If it
doesn’t, we’ll mark it down to
experience. So if it’s raining during
the holidays and the kids are looking
for something to do...
***
When I was growing up, the first
sign of autumn was the start of the
football season. These days, it tends
to be the first mention of Strictly on
the BBC. Worryingly, both of these
events seem to come more quickly
each year (but I guess that could be
a question of age).
Two indicators closer to
home are the Chudfest Garden and
Produce Show and the annual
Variety Concert. This year, the show
is being held on 20th September.
Full details can be found on page 9,
including links to the list of classes
and the entry form. There are loads
of opportunities to win prizes and
impress your friends and neighbours,
2015 Short Story
Competition
First Prize Increased Again!
Open to all writers, published or unpublished
Open theme, 1200 —1500 words, entry fee £5
Closing date for entries: 31st January 2015
Three prizes: £250; £50; £25
Judges: Katherine Parris, The Write Retreat Ltd, Brittany
plus Elizabeth Ducie and Sharon Cook
For competition rules and entry details:
www.chudleighphoenix.co.uk
or email us
[email protected]
New this year:
Short Story Competition for Children (category 1: Primary, years 1-6)
(category 2: Secondary, years 7-11)
Theme: Under The Great Tree 500-1000 words
No entry fee; Prize to be confirmed
Closing date: 30th November 2014 Results: December’s issue of
Chudleigh Phoenix
Entries in category 1 may be typed or handwritten; entries in category 2 must be typed. All entries must be original and the entrant’s own work
Send entries by email to:
[email protected] or by post to:
The Granary, 3 Palace Mill, Rock Road, Chudleigh TQ13 0JJ
Our sponsors:
Heathside Information Services Ltd
The Write Retreat, Brittany
Chudleigh Writers Circle
so what are you waiting for.
The Variety Concert
is earlier than usual this year,
on 4th October. Magicians,
especially funny magicians,
have always proved popular
in previous years, and Peter
Baffles looks like being no
exception. Details are on
page 9 and tickets go on sale
on 4th September. There are
only 100 available—and
when they’re gone, they’re
gone. You have been
warned!
Kate
Artists in Chudleigh's Old Pottery Court will be opening
their studios in September (daily, Sat 6th - Sun 21st)
alongside the annual Devon Open Studios event in which
over 200 Devon-based artists take part. You can visit
Diana Tingley, Angela Holmes, Gill Bowley, Ingrid
Parker-Heil and Roger Dennis in their studios and see
where they paint, weave, print, sculpt and create in
addition to buying or commissioning work.
The Bracken Gallery will also be showing the
work of Louise Bougourd during this period. Copies of
the Devon Open Studios 2014 brochure can be collected
from any of these venues, and also The Furniture Barn in
Old Pottery Court. We look forward to welcoming you in
to our studios. [More art news on page 4]
Pottery Court Artists
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The Children’s Voice The Piano by Emma Robinson
Echoing chords reverberated throughout the infinite
emptiness, the mournful melody filled me with a feeling
I’d never experienced until that miraculous moment. It
was an uncanny sensation, one that lined me with a
sombre, melancholy gloom. All of a sudden an imaginary,
spiritual hand beckoned me up a stairway (which I knew
only existed in my mind). I accepted. Thus, I embarked
on a journey, once before embarked on....
I stepped up the staircase, crafted out of the crotchets
and quavers that my gnarled fingers created so skilfully
and the daunting memories that I hoped had been
abolished from my soul, an endless corridor that
torments my heart.
The first memory hit me square in the chest. I saw
myself; however, that was not what triggered my sorrow.
My dear, deceased wife sat beside me at the piano on
which I had avoided for so long, in fear of the
remembrance of my long-forgotten past. The two
melodies entwined beautifully. I reached out to touch
her. She rubbed her cheek against mine and
disintegrated leaving nothing least the tears pricking at
my eyes.
Once more I found myself sitting at the piano that I had
loved, that I had feared, that I pray I may come to love
again. My fingers operated mechanically, relaying a tune
meant for two, the mournful waltz proceeded to build up
to the climax of the tune, which reminded me of the
summit of my problematical life…
I continued my journey through my gallery of passed
times. The sorrow in my heart converted to guilt-ridden
regret. Once more I see myself, however this time as a
representative of the Red Cross saving soldiers lives. A
brick wall, crumbling and decaying was all that separated
the two armies. I had signalled to a colleague and close
friend of mine that it was a suitable time to fire. The
guilt seemed to eat at all that was innocent and joyful in
my heart and soul. It cost him his life and me, my
happiness. He departed the mortal world since I let him
down.
Notes had flurried and flooded the surrounding
blackness; some low and rhythmic, some high and brisk.
The keys had seemed to press without me touching them,
and the tune had seemed to proceed effortlessly. A
tsunami of sharps and flats had consumed me. I had
eased my breathing and broke free of the chains that
had kept me aware of the memory. I had readied myself
to end the piece as the music remaining had lessened and
lessened.
However a new verse awoke from out of the blue. My
fingers did their own thing; panic oozed into my mind but
I soon found myself enveloped in the tune, unwilling to
remove my fingers from the keys. A river of music
surged through my soul. Something old awoke inside me;
something I thought had been forgotten…
Once more I saw myself, but this time as a mischievous
youth receiving a gift which I still treasure to this very
day. It was nothing that would interest a child of great
wealth and fortune, but to me it meant the world. It was
nothing extravagant however it supplied hours’
entertainment: I rode about the halls of my father’s
house; I rode in and out of my bedroom and round and
round the piano, my leather boots tapping on the floor.
I now was brought back down to earth, but the
consistent tapping of the hobby horse continued to echo
throughout the piano room even though the voyage
through my mind was over. Then, out of the gathering
gloom materialized my grandson and as I raised my finger
for the last note he sidled next to me and the tune that
was played by two, then one was finished, once more, as a
duet…
There’s no official Children’s Voice this month, as the Junior Reporters are all
off on their hols, leaving me to man the office on my own. So, I thought I’d
share with you this beautiful piece of writing from Emma Robinson who was
one of last year’s Year 6 reporters. To Emma, Yen Li, Tobie, Elissa, Lauren
and Ruby: good luck in your new schools — and keep writing!
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On Thursday 4th September Phil Beer is giving a concert in Chudleigh Community Hall.
He is a multi talented instrumentalist and singer, who plays acoustic roots music. Phil is
well known both for his solo performances and as part of the award winning Show of Hands
(who have had three sell-out performances at the Royal Albert Hall).
Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. If you would like to attend this special musical
evening, tickets are available at £14 from Sue Metcalfe on 01626 853651. Some tickets may
be available on the door, but they are selling fast, so you are advised to book yours in
advance. Proceeds from this concert will go to the Youth Centre.
Phil Beer Plays in Chudleigh
During September Chudleigh Artists will be
displaying a fascinating selection of paintings in
the Town Hall. You can see them in the Hallway,
downstairs meeting room, and upstairs in the
Large Hall.
The exhibition will remain open from 1st
to 30th September, so there is plenty of time for
you to visit, and enjoy what you see, and maybe
think about joining us.
We meet every Tuesday morning in the
Ambulance Hall in Clifford Street, and our
membership secretary is Barbara Fox: email:
[email protected] , telephone 01626
852721
The exhibition will feature a composite
painting of Flora from Botticelli’s Primavera.
Eleven artists have contributed to this work, and it
will be on display upstairs.
A lot of the paintings will be for sale, so
don’t miss the opportunity to buy a unique and
original work of art to brighten up your house.
Chudleigh Artists
Sue Astbury-Rollason
[email protected] ; 01626 854602
See more art news on page 2
If you’re going to the Classic Motorshow at Ugbrooke House, do drop by
the Chudleigh Phoenix Publications stand and say ‘hi’. We’ll have special
offers on our books and will be running a Prize Draw all weekend.
Phil Beer
Art in the Town Hall
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Carnival Breaks Records All Round: a jubilant news round-up from
Alan Holman
What can I say? Try and beat that, maybe? It was a record-
breaking carnival week with Facebook inundated with
compliments. From the coffee morning at the start of the week,
to the conclusion on Sunday with the Fun Run, it was good
news all the way.
The History Group had approximately 140 in total for
their two countryside walks and the tour of the Rock. Our
thanks once again to Alan Brunton for his hard work and it
didn’t stop there — Alan and his wife Fran were also marshals
for the Fun Run. The Tuesday night skittles at the Con Club
was enjoyed by everyone involved.
The Bishop Lacy 6 mile Road Race attracted a record
entry of 201 athletes from all over the South West. Well done
to the ‘Scrambled Legs’ for their marvellous efforts; we hope
their charity was well rewarded. Fortunately the heat relented
slightly after a humidity-filled previous 48 hours.
Saturday dawned bright and dry for the procession
despite heavy rain in the east of the region which nearly
prevented the majorettes from making the journey. The 39
entries was the highest number for over a decade. Our heartfelt
thanks go to all the local entries and the Floats from other
towns, making the hard work put in by the committee
worthwhile.
The street collection on Carnival day raised the
magnificent sum of £692.86. This was an increase of 30% on
last year, and our sincerest thanks go out to everyone who
contributed. Every penny will be handed over to various groups
and organisations in the town in the coming weeks. For the first
time in several years, street entertainment followed the
procession and I suggest a huge pat on the back is due to Lana
Kwidzinski for making it a success, especially as it was her
first time!!
The Fun Run on Sunday brought the curtain down for
2014 and it certainly went out with a bang — a record number
of 221 runners surpassing the previous high of 167; we will
have to order more medals than ever next time. Over the
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, more than 700 bottles of Spring
Water were drunk.
Finally we would like to thank all our sponsors,
marshals and the behind-the-scene helpers who made it all
happen.
New Sound for CFS
Chudleigh Film Society’s 7th Season commences on Friday 12th
September with a French comedy drama (English subtitles)
entitled Untouchable (Cert 15). This uplifting film is an inspiring
comedy about the unlikely friendship that develops between
affluent Phillipe, quadriplegic
after a paragliding accident,
and his Senegalese carer,
Driss, an ex-convict. After an
inauspicious start involving a
theft by Driss, a fellow
feeling develops between
them founded on trust, fun,
anxiety and rapport.
Meanwhile, CFS has placed
an order for a modern audio
system in time for the
opening of their 2014/15 film
season in September. The
new system will enable more
flexibility in the mixing of
sound and video from
different sources, making the
viewing experience seamless along with newer technology on the
audio front.
Once again, we will be screening ten films from September
2014 to May 2015, of which nine are screened on the 2nd Friday of
each month during the 2014/15 season with an additional film on
31st October. All screenings take place in the Woodway Room at
the Town Hall (entrance in Woodway St). Doors open at 7.15pm,
when a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks can be purchased
before the film starts at 8pm.
Fortunately, CFS has successfully achieved sponsorship for
70% of the forthcoming films from community-spirited businesses,
societies and local residents and this amazing result has, once
again, enabled us to maintain the membership fees at just £15 per
season with members paying only £1 on the door for each film they
come to see.
Non-members are always welcome and, as last year, they
pay £5 per film. It makes financial sense to become a member, as
watching just four out of the ten films becomes less expensive than
paying £5 each time as a non-member! One is able to take out
membership at anytime during the season and full information is
contained in the programme leaflet which can be found in several
locations including the Town Hall, Library, Post Office and local
retail outlets.
Members are also entitled to attend and vote at the
forthcoming AGM being held at 7pm on 12th September 2014 in
the Woodway Room, plus receiving regular newsletters and voting
for the ‘Members’ Choice’ film to be screened on 10th April 2015.
You may also like to view our exciting revamped website at
www.chudleighfilmsociety.org or phone 01626 859195 for any
further information!
Chudleigh Film Society is a not-for-
profit organisation, run by volunteers
and is a member of Cinema For All
(the trading name of the British
Federation of Film Societies)
Chudleigh Phoenix sends
congratulations to all the
hard workers involved in
this year’s Carnival. But
especially to this year’s
Carnival Royalty who have
been picking up awards all
over the region this season.
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Saturday 2nd August appeared bright
and sunny again for the monthly
working session down at the
composting site. Some new green stuff
had been left in the newly-arranged
donation area which was quickly put
into the large bay, and with the heat of
the summer this should start
composting down quickly. We wanted
to tidy up the edges of the site but
unfortunately hadn’t the knack to start
the strimmer, so the edges were tided
up by hand.
We took advantage of Tom
being there and he gallantly dug
superb holes and "planted" our sign
which displays prominently what we
are able to accept to compost i.e. NOT
invasive plants - so PLEASE DO
READ THIS S IGN B EFORE
LEAVING YOUR GARDEN WASTE.
The next working session is
Saturday 6th September between 10am
and noon, so please come along if you
are interested to see what we get up!
For further information, please
do contact one of us.
Chudleigh Rotters Update from Frances Daysh
Mr Pesto Recommends with Phil Curtis, founder member of Chudleigh Diners Club
We have been eating out a lot recently, including three outings for
the Diners Club: The Rydon, Kingsteignton offers superb food,
especially the fish dish, and, as usual, Charlie pulled out all the
stops to give us a great evening; the Phoenix Chudleigh provides
good food and service which were enjoyed by all; and at
Cockhaven Manor, Bishopsteignton we also had a good meal and
service.
On our travels, Glenny and I also had some memorable
meals: The Horse and Groom, Bourton on the Hill (tender lamb
shoulder, Dauphinoise potatoes, and plenty of fresh vegetables); I
had my first ever Paella, which was very tasty, as we sat in the
sun on the grass at the food festival at Corfe Castle; at
Findley's, Lulworth Cove, we had a delicious fresh egg
omelette with ham, cheese and salad.
We found the food at The Plant Cafe, Cathedral Square,
Exeter to be excellent, it is a Vegetarian Cafe and although I am
a meat eater I can recommend this food very highly, with so
many different tastes on one plate. [I agree; excellent venue I
also discovered recently. Ed.] Finally for this month, I can
recommend the tasty Ploughman's and wine at Sharpham
House, Totnes. But there are several more which I will tell you
about next time.
If you wish to join us on the second Tuesday of the month
please give me a call (Phil) on 07702 418458
Frances - Treasurer
01626 853173;
[email protected]
Lyn - Membership Secretary
01626 852090;
[email protected]
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adults with learning disabilities. Running since 1995, the
charity brings together learning disabled actors, local
volunteers and professional facilitators with a wide range
of experience across film, TV, theatre and music. Over the
years we have created annual spectaculars which have
thrilled and surprised audiences.
This year the company has burst out of the theatre
and for the first time we present a site-specific spectacular
based in the inspiring grounds of Castle Drogo.
Time: 7pm (door open at 6.45pm),
Date: 4th to 7th September 2014
Venue: Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, EX6
6PB
Tickets can be obtained here. More details on our website;
on our Facebook page; or from Secretary and Trustee
Philippa Tarr on 01363 82535
Come and join us for the culmination of a year’s work as Get
Changed Theatre Company presents a magical and entertaining
experience inspired by the stories and legends of Castle Drogo.
Get Changed is an Okehampton-based theatre company for
1st Chudleigh Scout Group '100 Club' July Draw
The winners of the July draw were Vince McConville (1st
prize of £12.50) and Craig Housecroft (2nd prize of £7.50).
They have both been informed and they've received their
winnings. The next draw will be take place towards the
end of August.
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Amenity Society and Devon Historic Churches Trust
Back in June, the Amenity Society played host to former Methodist
Minister David Keep who spoke on the work of the Devon Historic
Churches Trust. This is a charity dedicated to funding repairs and
maintenance to places of Christian worship all over Devon. Funding
comes from donations, membership subscriptions, fund raising
events and legacies.
The main fund raising event this year is the Devon Historic
Churches Day incorporating the National Ride & Stride, on
Saturday 13th September. On this day all churches in Devon should
be open to welcome visitors.
So why not spend some time taking a sponsored tour of
some of local churches and chapels? You may use any form of
travel: walk, cycle, horseback, or car. The funds you raise will be
divided equally between your local church ad the Devon Historic
Churches Trust.
For further information, contact Bridget Holland on 01626
859191 or email Judith Kauntze: [email protected] .
Chudleigh Community Interest Company (CCIC): an update from
Mike Underwood
Chudleigh now has a Community Interest
Company which was inaugurated in
October 2013 with four directors.
Councillor Clare Lillington is the
Secretary/Treasurer, and other directors
include Councillors Richard Keeling and
Michael McCormick. Mike Underwood, the
fourth director was voted chair. These roles
are all entirely voluntary.
As with most CICs, the Articles of
Association are widely drawn to allow
maximum flexibility of operation. Briefly, a
CIC can trade and earn profit (surplus), can
own assets and can employ staff. However,
the prime difference between a CIC and a
normal limited company is that the primary
function is focused on the community, and
any surplus from whatever source is
ploughed back into that community, i.e.
Chudleigh. Community Interest Companies
can now be registered as charities which
brings even more benefits to their
operation.
A major benefit of a CIC is that it is
registered with Companies House and
makes annual returns like any limited
company. This legal registration gives it
credibility in ‘funding and influencing
circles’ over and above those usually
afforded to community organisations.
Because of its independent nature, the
directors of a CIC quite often ‘network’
outside the normal circles enjoyed by local
government and community organisations.
Directors of Chudleigh CIC have made
presentations to officers of the new town of
Cranbrook (located to the east of Exeter)
and East Devon District Council, advising
on community matters. This demonstrates
enhanced linkage and interaction with other
areas.
The vision of Chudleigh CIC is to
work with and through the Town Council
and our resident organisations, to facilitate,
and where possible to help with funding
guidance, many of the projects evolving
from the Chudleigh Master Plan and the
many spin-off projects as they occur.
An early example of this is to
examine ways that we might produce a
more comprehensive town trail guide with
either orientation boards or plaques guiding
the reader around the many landmark
features of the town.
Another example is working closely
with the Town Council, preparing project
briefs for the Town Centre Enhancement
Project in order that suitable funding be
sought. To this end, meetings are already in
hand with prospective project management
companies and funders. However, this will
be a long term process!
A third example is the preliminary
preparation of a brief for Teignbridge
District Council with a view to Chudleigh
sharing a Town Centre Manager similar to
the highly successful ones appointed for
Dawlish and Teignmouth.
And what of a Community Centre –
exciting times!
The directors of Chudleigh CIC
would welcome contact from residents who
are interested in working with the company
and helping to manage either a project or
helping with administration. Particular
expertise and enthusiasm is sought from
individuals who might have a couple of
hours a week to assist with identifying the
myriad of smaller funders who might be
persuaded to contribute to the funds
required for our many projects.
If you would like further
information, please give me a ring on
01626 852774.
Mike Underwood
Chudleigh Community Interest Company
Reg. No. 08652271
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Magic and Illusion At This Year’s Variety Concert
The line-up has been announced for the
annual Chudleigh Variety Concert which is
being held this year on Saturday 4th
October.
Topping the bill will be
magician and illusionist, Peter Baffles. He
will be supported by Gina Sherwood and a
host of local performers. The evening will
be compered by Chudleigh’s own Tank
Sherman.
This will be the fifth year the
concert has been held and, as always,
proceeds will go towards the Christmas
Lights fund. The evening will take the same
format as previous years: doors open at
6.15pm and the concert starts at 7pm. There
will be an interval from 8.30pm and
audience members are encouraged to bring
along a picnic supper in addition to their
tipple of choice (there is no bar available,
but we’re hoping for our usual sweetie stall
from Sugar Mill).
The second half
will start at 9.15pm and
the whole thing finishes
around 10.30pm or
11pm.
This is always a
sell-out event and seats
are limited by the size
of the hall, so put a note
in your diaries now and
make sure you get your
tickets as soon as they
are available.
Tickets (100 only), priced at £10,
go on sale on Thursday 4th September
and will be available in the market on
Thursdays and Saturdays, or from Kate
McCormick on 01626 854611 or
[email protected]
Tank Sherman
Peter Baffles who will top the bill at this year’s
Variety Concert
Garden and Produce Show: Are You Ready To Enter?
The Chudfest Garden and Produce show will be
held on Saturday 20th September in the Town Hall.
There will be classes for Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit,
Kitchen Produce and Floral Art. There are also
classes for children aged 10 or under (see right).
There is an engraved trophy for the overall winner,
and various cups for particular classes or groups of
classes.
Entries will need to be delivered to the Town
hall by 10.45am on the day, and the hall will be
closed between 11am and 2pm for judging to take
place. The show will be open to the public at 2pm.
Entries will cost 50p per class (children free),
but all entrants get a free entry to the afternoon
show. The entry fee to the show for non-exhibitors
in the afternoon will be 50p (children under 16 free).
Entry forms are available at Chudleigh DIY
or Pets Corner, and should be returned to Pets
Corner by Thursday 18th September. Late entries
will be accepted on the day subject to availability of
space. Full details and entry forms are also available
to download from the Chudfest website.
We hope that very many people will enter the
show this year. As those of you who took part last
year know, all of us entering are amateurs, and
anyone has a good chance of winning one or more
classes!
Further details from Mark Macnair
([email protected] or 01626 853490).
Vegetables and Fruit
Potatoes
Runner Beans (5 on a plate)
Courgettes
Marrow
Parsnip
Carrots
Beetroot
Lettuce, any type
Leeks
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Onions
Shallot
Tomatoes Cucumber
Bowl of Blackberries
Bowl of Raspberries
Eating Apples
Cooking Apples
Bowl any other Fruit
Flowers
Roses
Dahlias
Chrysanthemums
Gladioli
Other Garden Flowers of one sort
Kitchen produce
Jar of Marmalade
Jar of Fruit Jam
Jar of Fruit Jelly
Jar of Honey
Jar of Chutney
Jar of Piccalilli
Jar of Pickled Onions
Jar of Lemon Curd
6 Eggs from your own flock
Fruit Cake
Victoria sponge sandwich
Lemon drizzle cake
Carrot cake (men only)
Lemon meringue pie
4 plain scones on a plate
Apple Pie
4 decorated cup cakes
Traditional Pastie
Floral Art
WW1 commemoration
Flowers from your garden
Corsage or Buttonhole
Arrangement in an unusual container
Miniature flower arrangement
Crazy animal from veg and/or fruit
Children’s Classes
Flower Collage on A4 sheet of paper
Funny Egg Head (empty shell or hard
boiled!)
Decorated Potato
Flower Arrangement in a saucer
Wild flowers in a jam jar
Classes in summary only; see entry
form for full details
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Chudleigh Phoenix August 2014
Page 10
What’s On In Chudleigh
Contact details: John Carlton, Town Clerk, 01626 853140, [email protected] ; http://www.chudleigh-tc.blogspot.com/
Saturday 16th Weekly Produce Market: Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to
1pm. Free Wheelers Coffee Morning: Rest Centre, 10am.
Monday 18th Bat Survey Meetings: Town
Hall, 5.30pm and 7.15pm, details p6.
Wednesday 20th Chudleigh Writers’ Circle: Ambulance Hall, 10am.
Thursday 21st Weekly Produce Market: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm.
Saturday 23rd
Weekly Produce Market: Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to 1pm. Carnival Coffee Morning: Rest Centre, 10am.
Sunday 24th Classic Motorshow: Ugbrooke House, 10am, details p4.
Monday 25th Classic Motorshow: Ugbrooke
House, 10am, details p4.
Thursday 28th Weekly Produce Market: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to
1pm. Saturday 30th
Weekly Produce Market: Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to 1pm.
Coffee Morning to be confirmed: Rest Centre, 10am.
Sunday 31st Chudleigh Phoenix: Copy due for September issue.
Monday 1st Town Council: Full meeting, Town Hall, 7pm.
Wednesday 3rd WI: Jerry Horsman with African Cattle Breeders Rest Centre, 7.30pm.
Thursday 4th
Weekly Produce Market and Variety Concert Box Office: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm. Phil Beer in Concert:
Community Hall, details p4. Friday 5th
History Group: John Risdon on
A Frenchman Visits, Woodway
AUGUST
Most of the funding is now in place for the Fore Street Play Park and Multi-use Games Area (MUGA) Project. Replacement and
expansion of the play park will happen in September or October when there will be no play facilities for around four weeks. It is
hoped that the MUGA will be constructed before the end of the 2014/15 financial year, dependent upon promised funds becoming
available at the right time. The final phase, the construction of a pagoda on the open green space, is anticipated early next summer.
Work on replacing the kitchen attached to the Woodway Room is in progress and will be completed by the end of the month. While
the kitchen is out of use, hirers have the option of using the Rest Centre kitchen. The work is being completed during the summer
holiday period as there are fewer hirers and consideration is also taken of the pre-school and after-school club term dates. The
rolling programme of kitchen refurbishment will continue with the Rest Centre kitchen in summer 2015 and the kitchen attached to
the Large Hall in 2016.
There is currently no waiting list for the town’s two allotment sites at Tower Hill and Exeter Road so anyone enquiring is likely to
be offered a plot quite quickly. If you would be interested in taking a plot or want to find out more please contact Paula Johans at
the Town Hall between 9am and 1pm on any weekday.
Each year the Town Council supports local community groups by offering a number of community grants. Any organisation can
apply provided it is based in the town, has a membership of predominantly local residents and aims which benefit the inhabitants of
the town. The closing date for applications is 31 October 2013 and application forms are available at the Town Hall from Monday
1st September.
Anyone in the vicinity of the Town Hall at around 7.30pm on Friday 20 June will have witnessed the strange sight of a resident
emptying the entire contents of a wheelie bin in the doorway of the Town Hall. The CCTV cameras allowed identification of the
culprit who has been visited by the District Council team that deals with fly-tipping, and fined for his actions.
Following the well-attended drop-in event at the library on 30th May, Devon Library Service is digesting the feedback received
and pulling together recommendations which are anticipated in the autumn.
Following the announcement by Devon Youth Service of a Youth Service Hub in Newton Abbot, there is an opportunity to
continue operating the Chudleigh Youth Centre as part of this hub arrangement, albeit as a much more volunteer-led facility.
Discussions with DYS are continuing.
News from the Town Council: Items not covered elsewhere in this issue
Room, 7.30pm, Saturday 6th
Weekly Produce Market and Variety Concert Box Office: Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to 1pm. Rotary Coffee Morning: Rest
Centre, 10am. Tuesday 9th
Diners Club Monthly Dinner: Contact Phil on 07702418458 for details.
Thursday11th Weekly Produce Market and Variety Concert Box Office: Outside Town Hall, 8.30am to 1pm.
Tour of Britain: Details p1. Friday 12th
Chudleigh Fi lm Society :
SEPTEMBER
Untouchable Cert 15 [French comedy/drama with subtitles re
an aristocratic paraplegic and his ex-con carer]. Woodway Room 7.15pm for 8pm (AGM-members only 7pm).
Saturday 13th
Weekly Produce Market and Variety Concert Box Office: Outside Town Hall, 9.30am to 1pm. Cats Protect ion Coffee
Morning: Rest Centre, 10am. Ride and Stride: Fundraising Day on behalf of Devon Historic Churches Trust, details p8.
Monday 15th
Chudleigh Phoenix: September issue due out.
On The Beat with your neighbourhood policing team: PC Ali Hooper (14939) and PCSO Mark Easton (30315) JC)
The July police report recorded three crimes in the Chudleigh
area: one of criminal damage to property, where images of the
culprits are available; and two of criminal damage to vehicles,
where there are no suspects or witnesses and the cases have been
filed as unsolved.
Contact Details: website;
Emergencies: 999; General enquiries: 101
