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Marwood Matters

November 2019

Funded by

Marwood Parish Council

For more information and updates about Marwood CLICK HERE for our website

MARWOOD LADIES

Please look at the programme by CLICKING HERE for more information or ring Margaret Pover 01271 344433. New members welcome.

The Muddiford Inn Call us on 01271 850394 or Email: themuddifordinn@gmail.com

Visit our Website: themuddifordinn.co.uk for all event details, updates and opening times

Saturday 2nd November will be our last day of trading at The Muddiford Inn. Myself and Hayley would again just like to thank everyone for their support and custom over the last 5 years and making us feel welcome in the village. We will

not be staying in the village but we will be staying local. We hope to see many of you around and to continue the great friendships we have built here. We have some great

memories that we will never forget!

Please support North Devon Hospice and Big Breakfast 2019 here at the pub on Saturday 26

th October, 9.00am – 11.30am

Delicious Breakfast £6.50 including tea/coffee. Please pop in or phone 01271 850394 to book your place, or everyone welcome on the day.

Thank you, Gareth & Hayley Chastney

Sunday 24th November 2019 at 7pm

Marwood Community Hall

ARTAVIAN BAROQUE

THE ENTHRONEMENT OF A BISHOP Music by

MARC-ANTOINE CARTER

The Artavian Singers & The Winkleigh Singers (Musical Director: Roland Smith)

Artavian Baroque Orchestra Directed by John Marston

Music includes THE MASS FOR FOUR CHOIRS AND ORCHESTRA

TICKETS £12 (artavianjohn@gmail.com)

NEARLY NEW SALE AND SOUP LUNCH

MARWOOD CHURCH HALL Saturday 26th October 12 - 2pm Donations from 10am

Saturday 30th November

Doors open 6.15pm eyes down 7pm sharp LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

Save Our Local Pub Ring O'Bells, Prixford, Devon

Next Pop-up Pub at Marwood Church Hall

Friday 15th November from 7pm.

PRIZES TO INCLUDE MEAT, CHOCOLATE & BISCUITS

Tickets/Books of 10 games £6 Flyers £1

POP-UP PUB

Friday 1st November 7.00pm Marwood Church Hall

All the usual quality beers, wine and pork baps

!?!?!? PLUS !?!?!?

In aid of Marwood Church Restoration Fund

Tables of 6, Adults £5, Under 12s £2.50 Quiz starts at 7.30pm

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MARWOOD CHURCH Priest in Charge: Rev Steve Painting 01271 812605 Churchwarden: Margaret Greenslade 01271 372065

SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 2019

3 11am North Taw MC Joint Service at Georgeham 10 10.15am Remembrance Service 17 9.30am Holy Communion 24 6pm Evensong

Housegroup’s words for November: At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them’. Words from a poem by Laurence Binyon.

Please join us in Marwood Church at 10.15am on 10th November followed by

the Act of Remembrance at Marwood War Memorial at 11am. You are warmly invited

to stay afterwards for coffee and some Trench Cake made from an authentic

recipe whilst chatting to your neighbours and looking around the church at the

poppy displays. PS We will be decorating the church on Thursday 7th November so if you could bring the poppies by 6th November we

would be very grateful.

Muddiford United Reformed Church

Services: 10am unless otherwise stated

SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 2019

3 Deacon Joan Cole 10 10.15am MCC Service of Remembrance at the Parish Church 17 Rev Margaret Cranston 24 Mrs Alison Biggs

Thank you to everyone who supported our coffee morning. £460

was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support

MARWOOD METHODIST CHURCH

Minister: Rev Jonathon Froggatt Services: 11am unless otherwise stated.

SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 2019 3 Rev Alan Telfer 10 10.15am MCC Service of Remembrance at the Parish Church 17 Mr Guy Byham 24 Rev Jonathan Frogatt (HC)

GET TOGETHER Thursday 14th November 10am -12noon. We welcome Mr Philip Brailey as our speaker.

MARWOOD PARISH COUNCIL Report of the COUNCIL MEETING 3 October 2019

Marwood Methodist Church Hall, Guineaford

Prior to the meeting a member of the public addressed Councillors concerning the speed and volume of traffic through Milltown and Muddiford. She said it is unsafe to walk about and asked if more signage, (showing the actual speed of traffic) and possible double white lines, could be provided. She will prepare a petition to bring before Council. Cllr Spear said previous surveys have been held by the police and the Parish Council wrote to the Police Commissioner (copied to the DCC Councillor) about the matter.

Members Present: Cllrs. C Spear, C Latham, C Wallis, D Chugg, R Berry, S Button Andrew Harvey-Bryant signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and was co-opted as a Councillor to the Parish Council. Apologies: Cllr Mrs Davis, Cllr F Tucker In Attendance: M J Measures (Clerk to the Council), Disclosable Interests. None Chairman's Discretion. Public attendance Minutes of the last PC Meeting were agreed and signed Police Report Members had been sent a copy of the Report. The Clerk commented that the new way of reporting is not very helpful as it does not show separate details of the Parish. The crime figures are under the heading of Braunton Rural and include Georgeham, Croyde, Ashford, Saunton, Vellator and Chivenor. The Clerk will ask if figures for the Parish could be provided in future and if there could be a police presence at Parish Council meetings. Reports from County and District Councillors A copy of the report from Cllr Mrs Davis was given to Member including an update on the North Devon Link Road; A399 works at Brayford; Community Insight Survey; DCC Highway preparations for the winter; DCC budget position. No report from Cllr Tucker. Finance Invoices agreed for payment: C F Wallis £122.50 (Sept/P3)); NDC £457.30(Oct); The Royal British Legion £30.00 (Poppy Appeal): Marwood Matters £84.00 (website) Balance at 3 October 2019, £8517.84 (includes second half-year precept). Planning Matters 70390 – North Barns Church Farm Bittadon. Erection of one 15m high lattice telecoms. Tower with associated ground based equipment. This was noted as an adjoining Parish. On-going Matters Telephone Kiosk. Cllr Wallis reported that the painting and refurbishment of the kiosk will be completed by the end of November. Co-option of Councillors. There were two applicants for the one vacant post of Councillor. Members agreed to hold a paper ballot. Malcolm Higdon will be co-opted. Prixford Traffic Calming Scheme. The contractors have now been contacted by DCC Highways and are currently looking for a start date under their existing licence. Reports from Councillors Highways/Transport. The Clerk will follow-up the matter concerning the speed of traffic along the B3230 by contacting the County Councillor and the local police. Concern has been raised by some residents regarding the provision and use of the play area in Merewood Close. This was provided as part of the planning consent using Section 106 funds operated through North Devon Council. The District Councillor is aware of the matter. Chairman's Discretion. Public Attendance. Members of the public are entitled to attend all Parish Council Meetings. If they wish to speak to Councillors, eg planning application, traffic speeds, please inform the Clerk beforehand and a time can be arranged for just prior to the Meeting. The public cannot take part once the Council Meeting has started. MJ Measures

Marwood Art Group

Marwood Art Group meets once a month in Marwood Church Hall and the next meeting is Saturday 21st November from 10am. If you

would like to help with the telephone box ‘personalising’ project in any way or join the

group please ring Sandra Gouldsmith on 01271 850599

CLICK HERE for more information

INFORMATION FROM THE COMMUNITY - THERE HAS BEEN A BREAKIN AT THE MUDDIFORD INN

RECENTLY - PLEASE BE VIGILANT!

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Kathrine Johnson BA (Hons) Private Music Teacher

Piano, Clarinet, Flute, Singing, Saxophone (Classical), Music Theory, GCSE and A Level support

Mobile: 07460359880 email: kjthethatch@gmail.com

ABRSM exam board Competitive Rates

Marwood Church Cream Teas

For enquiries regarding Special Events and Party Bookings,

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Small Weddings, Christenings and Wakes, please contact

Mrs Margaret Pover on 01271 344433

Domestic/Holiday Home Cleaning

Services

All non toxic/eco friendly cleaning products

Ironing services with pick up and drop off

options available

For bookings or questions please contact me, Lois Ratcliffe 07435 969880 littlegoldcar1@gmail.com

Guineaford Groomers Professional Dog Grooming

City & Guilds Level 3 Professional Dog Groomer based in Guineaford

FROM NAIL TRIMS TO FULL GROOMS Visit Facebook page – Guineaford Groomers or call Rachel on 07779 620167 for more information or an appointment.

FUSS POTS

FLORISTRY & EVENT HIRE Wedding Floristry. Garden and Commercial Pots.

Floral Bouquets and gifts. Wedding and Event Tree Hire.

Free local Delivery. Call 01271 850025 or 07903668045

www.fusspots.co.uk info@fusspots.co.uk

I would be happy to do any jobs for you (dog walking, cleaning etc.) to help me raise

money for my trip to Uganda for Amigos Please contact Ruby on: 01271 376378

davismr@btinternet.com

Baby Sitter Available

All donations to the charity

I have volunteered with Tearfund to go to Uganda in March 2020. I am a mother of two grown up boys, a nurse and a previous children’s nanny, and I am availa-ble most evenings. Please contact Yvonne Liddon on 07796891468 . Thank you for your support

MARWOOD METHODIST CHURCH HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE - details

from Christine Smith 01271 850364

QUALIFIED GARDENER

20 years experience in Devon & Cornwall

Pruning/kitchen gardens/maintenance of herbaceous

borders etc. Excellent references available. Competitive hourly rate.

Marwood Hill Gardens Plant Sales and Award Winning

Garden & Tea Room

For more information Tel: 01271 342528

www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

MANY GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES CAN BE FOUND IN THE DEVON CARERS NEWSLETTER

Also… DON’T FORGET THE BARNSTAPLE LIBRARY!!! There are so many activities going on for all ages including

FREE INDIVIDUAL IT SUPPORT CALLED DIGITAL ASSIST

For all information about the Pilton Cinema look on their website.

DATES FOR YOUR DECEMBER DIARY

SUNDAY 1st DECEMBER - CHRISTINGLE SERVICE 4pm Marwood Parish Church

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WEDNESDAY 4th DECEMBER - Senior Citizens’ CHRISTMAS LUNCH at School, Wednesday 4

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December, 1.15pm and £5:00 per person. Penny and Sam will prepare a two course turkey dinner which some of our older children will help to serve. If you would like to book a place please contact the school office 01271 850395 or admin@marwood.devon.sch.uk

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WEDNESDAY 4th DECEMBER - LIGHT UP A LIFE SERVICE at Marwood Methodist Church 6.30pm

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FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER Marwood School Association CHRISTMAS FAIR at the Community Hall from 2:00pm Friday 6

th December – open to

all. Refreshments, Stalls selling great items for Christmas gifts. Tickets available to enter the Christmas hamper draw. Children will be running their enterprise games and challenges.

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SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER - Marwood Church CHRISTMAS FAIR from 2pm at the Church Hall

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FRIDAY 13th DECEMBER at 6.30pm - NATIVITY IN THE BARN at Bittadon. More information 01271 850903

MARWOOD SCHOOL

Everyone at school has made a great start to this school year. Children have had visits out of school including a great day learning about Stone Age people at Kents Cavern in Torquay. Sporting teams have represented the school in football and running, and the whole school enjoyed a space day with the Space Odyssey Dome up in the school hall.

VACANCIES FOR SCHOOL GOVERNOR AND MEAL-TIME ASSISTANT - PLEASE CONTACT SCHOOL OR LOOK ON THEIR PAGE IN MM.

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NEWSLETTER TEAM

Sue Button (PC Link) 01271 813804 Margaret Greenslade 01271 372065

Liz Neville 01271 322515 June Tamlyn 01271 850801

Email: marwoodmatters@gmail.com Website: www.marwoodmatters.com

Anyone is welcome to join us; please phone or email any member for the date of next meeting.

Please remember the items for the DECEMBER 2019 / JANUARY 2020 issue should be submitted by 15th NOVEMBER

to the Newsletter Team.

ADVERTISEMENTS should be submitted by email to

marwoodmatters@gmail.com through the ‘CONTACT US’ on www.marwoodmatters.com or

to Liz Neville, ‘Sleepy Corner’, Prixford, Barnstaple, EX31 4DW (01271 322515) with

payment of £5.00 per issue or £40 per annum for 10 issues with additional website entry.

Non-profit making organisations free of charge. This service is for the Parish and all profit

generated will be given back to the Parish at the discretion of the Newsletter Team.

JEFFERY CARPENTRY

All aspects of internal and external carpentry

Renovations / Bespoke Work / Maintenance Free advice and quotes

by experienced local carpenter Call DAN: 01271 326120 or 07525 753511

CARPET SHAMPOOING

SHAMPOOING YOUR CARPET(S) MAKES THEM LOOK MUCH NICER

AND ALSO REDUCES THEIR WEAR

VERY REASONABLE CHARGES

PLEASE PHONE TONY KITCHIN 01271 883129

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Last Word…. The newsletter team reserve the right to edit contributions, whilst aiming to preserve the con-tent of the articles submitted. We welcome suggestions and comments that will lead to the improvement of this newsletter. We would also like to hear from you if you have any complaints or grievances in order that we can rectify any problems.

~ MARWOOD CHURCH HALL ~ is available for hire

details from Beatrice Brooks Tel: 01271 376028

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

No job too big or too small, all types of work undertaken.

Fully licensed waste removal Tel: 01271 850218 / 07973 139141 www.jandsbuildingcontractors.co.uk

Anderson & Evans Ltd. Chestwood, Bishops Tawton, Barnstaple EX32 0AX Tel: 01271 377578 info@andersonandevans.com

ALL EXTERIOR WORK: Groundworks/ Construction / Landscaping

QUALIFIED EXPERIENCED LOCAL TEAM

Contacts: recondindevon@gmail.com

01271 850477 or 07414132180

MARWOOD COMMUNITY HALL Available for hire. Details from Alan Cruden on 01271 850592,

acruden7@gmail.com or www.marwoodmatters.com

S J Phillips and Son Painting and Decorating

For advice and free estimates please contact Stuart on 01271 614185

or mobile 07873780454 7,Champernowne Crescent Ilfracombe EX34 9PL

JEFFERY TREE SURGERY Experienced & Insured

Tree & Landscaping Work Hedging, Fencing & General Ground

Maintenance Call James 850209 or 07833292368

MIKE’S GARDEN SERVICES

Turfing - Lawns Mown - Planting - Clearing - All rubbish removed

Single jobs or all year round contracts

Surrey Horticultural College Trained

Tel: 01271 850739 or 07984147197 Six Acres, Shirwell

Ages from 3 months Hourly care from 7.45am to 6pm

Call for more information on 01271 329028

Or visit www.springfieldnursery.com