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Funded by

Marwood

Parish

Council

Marwood Matters June 2013

Coffee Morning Wednesday 12th June,

10.30am – 12.30pm At Church Orchard, Marwood

£3.00 pp to include coffee and biscuits There will also be a Bring and Buy

stall and Raffle EVERYONE WELCOME!

SUCCESS FOR MARWOOD HILL GARDENS

Marwood Hill Gardens achieved great success at the Royal Horticultural Society’s 2013 National Rhododendron and Camellia Show, held at RHS Rosemoor at the end of April 2013. They won the prestigious Williams Challenge Trophy for the best camellia display in the Show, and the photograph shows Malcolm Pharoah receiving the trophy from Elizabeth Banks DL, President of the Royal Horticultural Society. They also won first prizes in two other Camellia classes. Judith Johnson's arrangements of blooms from the garden won two First prizes and one Second prize in the Floral Display classes. As well as these prizes there were also two second prizes and a third. A very proud day for the team at Marwood Hill Gardens.

15th June - National Garden Schemes Day - all day. Marwood Hill has been supporting the NGS for over

35 years. All admission income will be donated to the charity.

N.Devon Lib Dems

Walk & Meal Sunday June 23rd

Meet at Marwood Church Hall at 5pm for local walk

Meal 7pm for 7.30. Tickets £10. Tel. 372065 for more information

A Fantastic Rainbow Festival Weekend

Blessed With Wonderful Weather!

There were floral displays, a photograph competition, music, food, teddies parachuting and a joint service which all created a really memorable weekend.

A huge thank you to all who helped and all the visitors who joined us.

Please look on the website for a full report and many more photographs, in colour, of

this special weekend.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

ELECTION OF THE GROUP WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MONEY RAISED FROM

THE SALE OF THE COMMUNITY HALL AT MILLTOWN, FOLLOWING THE CHARITY

COMMISSION’S PROCEDURES.

MARWOOD COMMUNITY HALL CHARITY Pre - Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Charity will be held in July 2013. The date and location will be published in Marwood Matters and displayed on all Parish notice boards. The Committee of Management shall consist of THREE Elected Members and TEN Representative Members. Elected Members will be elected at the Annual General Meeting. Representative Members of organisations/clubs in Marwood, (one representative from each organisation), shall be appointed by respective organisations or clubs, not more than one month before the Annual General Meeting. Notification of Representative Members and nominations for Elected Members should be received by

Malcolm J Measures by Friday 28th June 2013. All inhabitants of Marwood of 18 years old or over, are permitted to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting.

M J Measures MInstAM,MM Tel: 01271 323386 e-mail: marparco2@live.co.uk

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Don’t forget to look on our website

www.marwoodmatters.com

MARWOOD METHODIST CHURCH

Minister: Revd Robert Manning 01271 812574

Services at 11:00am unless otherwise stated.

MUDDIFORD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

Minister: Revd Barbara Bennett 01271 862175

Services at 10:00am unless otherwise stated.

MARWOOD PARISH CHURCH

Priest in Charge: Revd Iain Robertson 817448 Curate: Revd Margaret Cranston 850012

Churchwarden: Margaret Greenslade 372065

JUNE 2nd 9.30am All Age Worship 9th 9.30am Holy Communion 16th 10.00am MCC at Muddiford 6.00pm Evensong 23rd 10.30am VMC Communion Service at Heanton

30th 9.30am Holy Communion Housegroup’s words for June: ‘ Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his love endures for ever.’ Psalm 107:1

Collections: In addition to the box in Church for the Freedom Centre, we now have a collection box for used stamps. The stamps will help the Ilfracombe Dogs Trust.

Report of the Annual General Meeting and

Parish Council Meeting 9 May 2013

Prior to the meeting, James Brain (NDC Planning Policy

Officer)

gave a short presentation on the Local Plan Part 3

Present: Cllrs Mrs S Darling, M Darling, C Latham, C Spear,

R May, C Wallis

Apologies: Cllrs T Bigge, J Glanville, G Tamlyn, Mrs A

Davis

In Attendance: Cllr F Tucker, PCSO Kingdon, M J Measures

Chairman: Cllr Mrs S Darling was elected for 2013/14

Vice-Chairman: Cllr C Latham was elected for 2013/14

Representatives: Parish Paths Partnership Scheme - Cllr Mrs

Darling and Cllr C Wallis; Marwood Matters - Cllr Mrs

Darling, Highways - Cllr C Latham; Marwood Community

Hall - Cllr R May; Rural Alliance - Cllr J Glanville; Planning Sub-Committee - Cllrs C Spear, Mrs S Darling, G Tamlyn

Police Report: PCSO Kingdon said there were no reported

crimes in the last month. The figures for the whole year (19

crimes) were 10 thefts, 5 burglaries, 4 criminal damage. He

stressed that many of these crimes were committed by the

same persons on the same occasions.

Speed checks have been carried out in Guineaford and

Prixford in a response to a letter from a member of the public.

District Councillor Report: Cllr Tucker mentioned the house

insulation programme and the CCD oil-purchase programme.

Finance: The Clerk reported that the accounts are still with

the Internal Auditor but they were agreed subject to

audit. The balance of £11,838.53 still includes about £2,600

of P3 Scheme funds which have not been used due to the wet

weather and also the half-year precept and grant.

Reports from Councillors: Parish Footpaths:Cllr Wallis said

the work to footpath 28 will be carried out as soon as the land

dries out. Footpath 33 needs some repair.

Roads/Highways: Cllr Latham reported that neither of them

have received a response from the Environment Agency

regarding the clearing of streams.

Community Hall: Cllr May said the Management Committee

had been meeting and that an old plan had been discovered

which showed the access road to the school as a "public

road". This should prove that there is no longer a problem

about the access road.

He also said that the Committee/school have agreed that the

proposed new hall can be used by the community from 14.00

onwards during term-time.

Local Plan Part 3: Following the presentation and discussion

at the AGM, the Council agreed that Marwood should be recognised as a "Small Village" with no settlement

boundaries and a criteria-based policy. If this is adopted it

will mean a 5% growth over 20 years, ie. 15 dwellings. A

draft response must be seen and agreed by Members before

forwarding to NDC. The Clerk will prepare the response.

County Elections: The Council and Clerk congratulated Cllr

Andrea Davis on being re-elected for the next four years and

look forward to working with her.

The meetings closed at 20.42

M J Measures Clerk to the Council

Parish Council Report Church Services and News

JUNE 2nd Revd Robert Manning 9th Revd Mrs Brenda Prentice 16th 10.30am MCC Revd Barbara Bennett. 23rd Mr D Webber 30th 6pm Revd Robert Manning

Sunday 30th June Cream Tea from 3pm to 6 pm. Service 6pm lead by Revd Robert Manning

and Concert by Mr John Parkhouse and friends.

A warm welcome to all.

JUNE 2nd Revd Kathryn Price 9th Revd Angela Steele Holy Communion 16th 10.30am MCC Revd Barbara Bennett.

23rd 3pm Summer Celebration Marwood Music Group and followed by tea 30th Peter Edwardson

Thank you to all who helped and came and supported the plant sale. Despite the weather it was

a great success.

DISPLAY BOARDS Marwood Matters has purchased a set of demountable display boards for the use of the community and stored at Marwood School. For more information, including sizes and how they can be borrowed, please contact Jill Hayward or Sue East at Marwood School (Tel 01271 850395).

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Spaces available for all sessions Tuesday and Friday 8.35 – 11.35 am

Wednesday 8.35 – 2.35pm Early Years Funding available.

Private fees £3.62 per hour. For more information contact Caroline on 01271 859063 or marwoodpreschool@btinternet.com

Marwood Ladies

If you would like details of any of the events taking

place please contact Angela on 01271 376744

Maddie’s Brainteaser—Types of Cake

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Cream Teas in the Church Hall

Sunday 30th June

All proceeds will go to Marwood Church

Marwood Bumps, Tots and Toddlers at Marwood Church Hall

meet on Tuesday mornings 9am – 11am

All are Welcome For more information Liz on 850903 or Mandy on 850843

If you are interested in knowing more about the Marwood Friends of Children’s Hospice South West or the Junior Group or can offer any ideas and support please contact Margaret on 01271 372065

Thank you... to all our contributors, the many people who help produce this newsletter and those who give up their time to deliver it.

Please remember that all items for the July/August issue need to be submitted by 15th

June to any one of the Newsletter Team

Four Marwoodians Become Filmstars for a Day

On, Tuesday May 7th Beatrice, Vi, Mike and I drove to The Plough at Bickington for a mystery tour and day out organized by Devon Voice. On arrival at 2pm we were greeted with coffee, enormous sandwiches and other goodies. We were joined by 13 more oldies and a Norwegian TV camera crew working with our generation all around Britain as well as other countries comparing and contrasting the changes that had taken place in our lifetimes. We were expected to behave like a stereotype bunch of British oldies on an outing. The Norwegians suggested that we sing the sort of songs oldies usually sing on coach trips. I'm pleased to say that a few stalwarts took up the challenge but it soon faded as the few exhausted their repertoire of suitable songs We arrived in Westward Ho! about 4pm and disembarked at The Village Inn where we had a choice of roast beef or fish and chips for a late lunch. (Good old English fare). We also had the choice of red or white wine followed by a selection of puddings and coffee. Throughout the meal the Norwegian camera duo moved amongst us recording our every move and interviewing a few of the group about personal thoughts and attitudes to the modem world compared to the past. At 6'ish all 17 of us straggled slowly down to the sea front. It was rather chilly, with a sneaky breeze, but being British we pressed on regardless. Seventeen colourful deckchairs awaited us on the promenade and we were again filmed as happy oldies on a day out. After a stroll back to the Village Inn we were treated to a cheerful and very good solo guitarist playing 60's music and songs. Meanwhile we were all given Bingo cards and joined in the fun. The prizes were fun and plentiful. To cap an excellent day out a number of the younger oldies, unable to resist a chance to dance and joined by the two filmmakers, finished the day in festive mood. The completed film is to be shown on Norwegian Television next January. We have been promised a copy and enjoyed our experience; hosted by two friendly, charming Norwegians who filmed the whole time but who, after a time, became invisible.

Sheelagh Darling

Organised by Devon Senior Voice. For more information www.devonseniorvoice.org.

Family seeking five bedroom house to buy in the Marwood School catchment area.

Please contact 850017.

Thank you.

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ADVERTISEMENTS should be submitted to Liz Neville, ‘Sleepy Corner’, Prixford, ( 322515)

with payment of £5.00, for 20 words, by the 12th of the month.

Non profit making organisations free of charge. This service is for anyone living in the Parish.

Maximum of 20 words per advertisement.

CARPET SHAMPOOING

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MARWOOD CHURCH HALL is available for hire

details from Beatrice Brooks Tel: (01271) 376028

Springfield Nursery Ages from 3 months

Hourly care from 7:45 am to 6 pm

Call today on 01271 329028 or visit www.springfieldnursery.com 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

The Muddiford Inn *

Experience the difference in Quality and Taste Friendly, Polite Staff. Open 7 days a week

Large Car Park. Family/Dog friendly

Reservation advisable

01271 850243

NORTH DEVON MOBILE FOOT CLINIC For the treatment of foot related problems in

the comfort of your own home.

Contact Lisa Huxtable on 01271 320097 Evening and weekend calls available

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

No job too big or too small All types of work undertaken Fully licensed waste removal Free House Clearance

Tel: 01271 850218/07973 138141

www.jandsbuildingcontractors.co.uk

Marwood Hill Gardens

Plant Sales and Award Winning Garden Tea Room open daily March – October

Tel: 01271 342528

www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

Last Word…. The newsletter team reserve the

right to edit contributions, whilst aiming to preserve the content 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.

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Guineaford Arts - Stained Glass by Carol Edwards

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