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Village Life

October edition is sponsored by Jackie Stephens

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 87, October 2008

Welcome to the October edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the H/ford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 20th Oct. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

HSSG’s AGM is Mon. 17th Nov. Again, all villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Jackie Stephens for sponsoring this edition of Village Life. Her generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. However we still need more sponsors so if you’d like to help out (it’s £20 per edition) please contact Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter’s Church services for October:
Sun. 5th – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 12th – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 19th – Family service, 10.30am
Sun. 26th – Holy Communion, St Mary’s , Diptford, 10.30am

Church coffee morning – Tue. 21st Oct. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help raise funds for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1/month and there’s a monthly draw. Sept. winners:
1st Callum, c/o Lyn Tozer, Riverdale, £30
2nd Mrs E Bearns, Southampton, £15
3rd Avril Hallett, Riverdale, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all of our members. If you’d like to join our lottery phone Marcia Ball (732739).

Harvest Festival at St Peter’s - we shall be decorating the church on Tue. 7th Oct. at 2pm. Gifts of flowers, vegetables or fruit will be most welcome. Also help is needed - if you have a spare half an hour, we would welcome you. The school Harvest Service is on Thu. 9th Oct. at 1.30pm. The Harvest Festival is on Fri. 10th Oct. at 7pm in the church followed by Harvest Supper in the Village Hall at 8pm. This costs £3.50 per head. For tickets, please call Marcia Ball (732739) or Jill Legg (732088). You will be most welcome at both of the services.

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 2nd, 16th and 30th Oct. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Pub quiz – the next quiz at the village pub, a fundraiser for fireworks, is on Fri. 3rd Oct. (from 8.45).

Local History Society - the next meeting will be on Tue. 7th Oct (7.30pm) in St Andrew's Church, Harberton. Prof Fletcher will be giving a talk on "Family Affairs at Saltram". We are planning to hold an open day in November when we would like to invite people to bring photographs, documents and recollections to start to build up a parish archive. For further details contact Geoff Broom in H/ford (731097) or Stanley Oldfield in Harberton (864654).

Jazz at the village pub - from this month the Fred Legg Quintet will now be playing at the Maltsters on the second Friday of every month. So their next appearance is on Fri. 10th Oct. (from 8pm). For more details ring Fred (732088).

Nature Reserve - the working party on 14th Sept. made a start on clearing weed and reed mace from some of the scrapes. We will need to continue with this task at the next working party on Sun. 12th Oct. A steering group meeting will also take place on Mon.13th Oct. (8pm) at Sampsons Barn. Looking further ahead a ceilidh is planned in the village hall on 31st Jan 2009 to raise funds for the reserve. For further details contact Geoff Broom (731097) or Tim Wilkins (07779 588343).

Prize bingo – two fundraising events at the Village Hall in October (both at 7.30): Sat. 11th – for Halwell & Moreleigh Village Hall. Sat. 25th – for the Senior Citizens’ Dinner in the new year.

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group has these children’s events (all Sundays):
19th Oct: Autumn Glory. “Join us in the Watch Garden among the brilliant colours of autumn to prepare our garden for the colder months. We’ll ensure that the wildlife has a safe place to shelter and gather up some tasty ingredients to cook on pizzas in our clay pizza oven.”
2nd Nov: Apple Day at Sharpham
14th Dec: Tree planting with Moor Trees
18th Jan: Willow Works More details soon. Key contact: Lucy (732668).

Open Studios 2009 – all artists (studio based or in the Village Hall) are invited to a meeting to organise next year’s event (Sat. May 30th to Mon. Jun. 1st). This will be held at Woodcourt Studio (by kind permission of Eunice Lucas) on Thu. 23rd Oct. at 7.30pm. Key contacts: Dick Todd (732856) and Sue Deakin (732634).

Village hall extension - with the improvements to the hall nearing completion the committee is planning a celebration to “officially” re-open it on Sat. 1st Nov. We hope that the village will support us by coming along on the day – please look out for the posters etc. with more information on what will be going on. The committee thought it would be interesting to put together a pictorial archive of events held in the hall over the years so if any one has any photos that we could borrow to scan please contact Sue Groom on 732462, Ros Stollard on 732170 or Bob Monaghan on 732472. The new facilities offer new opportunities for events in the future – we would welcome any ideas on what people would like to see the hall being used for. (See the latest issue of the CCD “Village Green” magazine for a nice piece on the hall).

Year Planner 2008/2009
Village Hall extension – 1st Nov.
Senior Citizens’ Dinner – 10th Jan.
Ceilidh (for nature reserve) – 31st Jan.
Kosmos (European folk music) – 1st Apr.
Pirates (for children) – 21st Apr.
Open Studios – 30th May to 1st Jun.

Post Office – we were delighted to hear from Gerry and Rogeria that the future of our post office has been secured for the time being and that it is now offering additional services. Support your local PO!!

Harbourne Shuttle – we still need more volunteers. Could you spare one morning (Wed/Thu/Fri) a month or even one every two months? The more drivers we have, the fewer drives for each it is. You do not need a PSV license, but there is a short test with a driving instructor for insurance purposes. Interested? If so, ring chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092).

Youth Club officers, elected at the recent AGM, are:
Chair – Michael Chapman
Vice Chair – Gwen Janes
Secretary – Dot Martin
Treasurer – Joan Crimp

H/ford Football Club’s new season has started and Weds. evening training (6.30) is now at KEVICC. New players are very welcome. Details: Steve Jane (732479).

Local music in October (details - www.harbertonfolk.co.uk)
Fri. 3rd – Maddy Prior – Ivybridge
Sun. 5th – Kelly Quarry Blasters, Totnes
Sun. 5th – Debby McClatchy, Kingsbridge
Thu. 9th – Barron Brady, Totnes
Fri. 17th – Horses Brawl, Diptford
Fri. 24th – Ian Bruce, Highweek
Sat. 25th – Chris While/Julie Matthews, Blackawton
Sat. 22nd Nov. - Show of Hands, Plymouth
Sat. 6th Dec. - Conservatoire Folk Ensemble with Joe Broughton, Totnes

Garden sharing - Sue Deakin (732634) or Frances Padfield (732962) will attempt to match garden with gardener for mutual satisfaction. It could be a way of gaining fresh vegetables and a bit of company now and then?

Coast and Countryside events - lack of space means that again we can’t provide details of this month’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For details (and events further afield) obtain the Coast & Countryside brochure for Autumn/Winter 2008/9 from the shop or filling station (or ring SHDC on 861384).

Farmers markets (Oct.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Town Sq., Sat. 4th & 18th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 25th.

Parish Council News – see the Parish News magazine.

What’s On - interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:

Allotments for the village campaign - Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).

Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)

Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).

Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).

Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).

Harberton Cricket Club: Bob Mucklow (847812).

Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)

H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).

Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).

Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).

Local History: Geoff Broom (731097)

Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 2nd, 16th & 30th Oct.

Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).

Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496).

Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).

St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)

Singing Club: Fri. 3.15-4pm. At the school. All ages. £1. Peter Beamish (732476).

Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).

Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).

Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).

Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk

Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).

Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the Nov. newsletter is 20th Oct.

Winter bus timetable – see 'transport' page. Spares of this timetable (yellow card) are available in the PO.

September edition is down this page

Village Life

This month’s edition is sponsored by Pat Durrans

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 86, September 2008

Welcome to the September edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the H/ford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 15th Sep. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Pat Durrans for sponsoring this edition of Village Life. Her generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. However we now need more sponsors so if you’d like to help out (it’s £20 per edition) please contact Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter’s Church services for the next five weeks:
Sun. 31st Aug. – Benefice Holy Communion, St Mary’s, Diptford, 10.30am
Sun. 7th Sep. – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 14th Sep. – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 21st Sep. – Family service, 10.30am
Sun. 28th Sep. – Holy Communion, 10.30am

Church coffee morning – Tue. 16th Sep. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine. P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help raise funds for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1/month and there’s a monthly draw. August’s winners:
1st Freda Wheat, Harberton, £30
2nd Mrs E Bearns, Southampton, £15
3rd Lesley @ Harbourne Filling Station, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all our members. If you’d like to join our lottery phone Marcia Ball (732739).

Harvest supper -– this year’s harvest supper is on Fri. 10th Oct. There’s a thanksgiving service at 7pm in the church followed by the supper in the Village Hall from 8pm. Tickets cost £3.50 from Marcia Ball (732739) or Jill Legg (732088). Everybody very welcome.

School swimming pool – only a few days left!! The school pool closes on Wed. 3rd Sep. Contacts for use are Wendy Mason (732383) and Michele Keen (731045).

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 4th and 18th Sep. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Pub quiz – the next quiz at the village pub, in aid of Village Hall funds, is on Fri. 5th Sep. (from 8.45).

Jazz at the village pub – the Fred Legg Quintet plays at the village pub on Wed. 10th Sep. (from 8pm). For more details ring Fred on 732088.

Nature reserve – thanks to all involved in clearing Himalayan balsam from the reserve. Next working party arranged for Sun. 14th Sep. (10am). Main work will be clearing sedge and reeds from one of the scrapes so wellingtons or waders a must! Further details from Geoff Broom (731097) or Tim Wilkins (07779 588343).

Local History Society – you are invited to the next open meeting of the society, which will take place on Tue. 7th Oct. (7.30pm) in St Andrew's Church, Harberton. The speaker will be Professor Anthony Fletcher, who will give a talk entitled "Family Affairs at Saltram". Anthony Fletcher is currently Professor Emeritus of English Social History at the University of London, and he is currently researching local archives relating to the Parker and Robinson families in Saltram House, near Plympton. There will also be an informal meeting in the Maltsters Arms on Tue. 16th Sep. (8pm) to discuss interests and options prior to the October meeting. For further details about the society contact Geoff Broom in H/ford (731097) or Stanley Oldfield in Harberton (864654).

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group has these children’s events (all Sundays):
21st Sep: Bugs, Berries & Jam! “We’ll meet in the Watch Garden to see what has grown over the summer… and harvest fruit and berries to cook up a big pot of jam. Wear suitable clothing and bring a jam jar.”
19th Oct: Autumn Glory.
2nd Nov: Apple Day at Sharpham
14th Dec: Tree planting with Moor Trees
18th Jan: January Willow Works
More details soon. Key contact: Lucy (732668).

H/ford Football Club’s new season starts soon and there’s already Weds. evening training (6.30, football field). All new players are very welcome. Details: Steve Jane (732479). The club has a prize bingo on Fri. 19th Sep. (7.30pm), V Hall.

Youth club – there’s a fundraising sponsored darts tournament at the Village Hall on Sat. 20th Sep. (all day). Details Gwen Janes (732447).

Cricket – Harberton CC’s weekend XI has now won 16 of its 20 games this season. Last home match is Sun. 21st Sep.

Flower Show 2008 - the organisers were once again left to curse the weather. Entries were down on previous years with many saying that the recent poor conditions had caused havoc with their gardens. Cookery, Handicraft & Children’s sections also had few entries; the one exception being Class 100 which included 22 entries from the primary school. Thanks for this goes to Janet Ronson, her staff and pupils. We hope to collaborate more with the school next year. Village entries were taken by Bunny Rothwell in two classes, Hazel Willis and Kath Pearson. John Steer won the Vegetable section (just) after a close battle with John Blackler. He also came out on top in the flower section and won the Paul Marsden Cup for the most points in show (98). Jean Blackler took top honours in the Cookery and Rene Ashton won the Handicraft section. Jonathon Chapman won the Children’s section along with another two trophies, which included ’68 Youth Club member with the most points. Full details of all prizewinners will be published in the parish magazine and/or the local press. The day ended with the always popular and well-run Prize Bingo. The Chairman would like to thank all of those who entered exhibits in the show, all of those who helped in any way by either donating a prize for the Bingo or Draw, or running a stall and, crucially, his committee, many of whom were there for almost 14 hours. Here’s to next year being a bumper one. Finally, thanks to the football club for the use of the car park.

Village carnival 2008 started with a darts tournament, won by Maltsters landlord Paul Lucas. In the skittles final the Maltsters Arms beat B.L.T. Ben Trant and Jean Blackler won the trophies for the highest gents and ladies scores respectively. Saturday saw the always popular, well organised Prize Bingo. Sunday’s poor weather meant that the scheduled Car Boot sale become a Table Top sale in the Hall. The duck race was well supported and 300 plastic ducks raced down the fast running Harbourne on Sunday morning. Children (and a few adults) took part in the afternoon sports event. Sunday concluded with Songs of Praise in the church grounds with The Brixham Town Band. Monday was Carnival Day and the weather was kind. Details of prizewinners (too numerous to mention) will be published in the parish magazine and/or the local press. Chairman Bob Monaghan and Club President John Horswill, would like to thank anybody who helped in any way over the weekend, in particular the committee who, as always, worked hard to make everything run smoothly.

Street party – this year’s party was well attended and a pleasant ending to the carnival weekend. Thanks to those who contributed in any way to make the evening a success.

Harbourne Shuttle – we still need more volunteers. Could you spare one morning (Wed/Thu/Fri) a month or even one every two months? The more drivers we have, the fewer drives for each it is. You do not need a PSV license, but there is a short test with a driving instructor for insurance purposes. Interested? If so, ring chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092).

Fordstock – we hope to have final details of Fordstock 2008 in next month’s newsletter.

Local music (www.harbertonfolk.co.uk for full list of events)
Fri. 19th Sep. - Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen - The Watermark, Ivybridge.
Sun. 7th Sep. (7.30pm) - Compagnie Giulia, Steiner School Hall, Dartington. £7.50 /£6.50 on door, or 864674 to reserve.
Tue. 4th Nov.(7.45pm) - Show of Hands - Dartington Gt. Hall. Tickets: tel. 847070 or www.dartington.org/arts.
Sat. 22nd Nov. (8pm) - Show of Hands - Plymouth University Tickets £15, available through www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.
Sat. 6th Dec. (7.30pm) - Conservatoire Folk Ensemble with Joe Broughton - Ariel Centre. Tickets: 847070 or www.dartington.org/arts.
The “Every Tuesday - Mainly Irish folk session” is now at Bar 7, Seven Stars Hotel, Totnes. Contact: Andy Clarke (732312).

Garden sharing - Sue Deakin (732634) or Frances Padfield (732962) will attempt to match garden with gardener for mutual satisfaction. It could be a way of gaining fresh vegetables and a bit of company now and then?

Coast and Countryside events - lack of space means that we can’t provide details of this month’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For details (and events further afield) obtain the Coast & Countryside brochure for Summer 2008 from the shop or filling station (or ring SHDC on 861384).

Summer bus timetable – spare copies of the timetable (orange card) are available in the P.O.

Farmers markets (Sep.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Town Sq., Sat. 6th & 20th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 27th.

Parish Council News – see the Parish News magazine.

What’s On - interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:

Allotments for the village campaign - Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).

Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)

Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).

Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).

Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).

Harberton Cricket Club: Bob Mucklow (847812).

Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)

H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).

Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).

Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).

Local History: Geoff Broom (731097)

Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 12th & 26th Jun.

Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).

Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496).

Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).

St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)

Singing Club: Fri. 3.15-4pm. At the school. All ages. £1. Peter Beamish (732476).

Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).

Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).

Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).

Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk

Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).

Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the Oct. newsletter is 20th Sep.

Winter bus timetable – here’s the new timetable. Spares of this timetable (yellow card) are available in the PO.

H/ford bus timetable from 28th Sept. 2008 Mondays to Saturdays SD = schooldays only SSH = all Sats. Also weekdays in school hols. H = via Harberton, E = to Exeter, T = to Totnes only. NS = not Totnes station

• = change in Totnes for Torquay

H/ford to Totnes Totnes (Seven Stars) to H/ford No. Time No. Time 164 06.52 E 111 06.25 111 07.42 SD NS 164 07.05 111 07.52 SSH 111 07.05 164 08.18 SD H 112 08.00 SD 112 08.19 SD 111 08.00 SSH 111 08.22 SD T** X64 08.15 164 08.23 SSH H 164 09.00 H 111 08.27 SSH 111 09.10 111 09.27 111 10.10 X64 09.29 E X64 10.10 111 10.27 111 11.10 164 10.39 H 164 11.10 111 11.27 111 12.10 X64 11.29 E X64 12.10 111 12.27 164 13.00 H 164 12.29 111 13.10 111 13.27 X64 14.10 X64 13.29 E 111 14.10 111 14.27 111 14.40 SD 164 14.39 H 111 14.47 SSH 111 15.27 SD NS 111 15.30 SD 111 15.27 SSH 112 15.30 SD NS X64 15.34 E 164 15.30 SD H 111 16.07 SSH 164 15.40 SSH H 112 16.10 SD T** 111 15.47 SSH 164 16.54 X64 16.10 112 17.00 SD NS 111 16.52 No Sat 111 17.07 T** 164 17.15 H X64 17.29 E X64 17.45 111 18.12 111 17.52 164 18.34 E 111 18.47 X64 18.59 E 164 19.00 111 19.12

111 20.07

Sundays and Public Holidays H/ford to Totnes Totnes to H/ford X64 12.14 E X64 10.05 X64 18.44 E X64 16.35 Thursday morning Shuttle H/ford to Totnes Totnes to H/ford Shuttle 09.20 Shuttle 12.00 Friday night Shuttle H/ford to Totnes Totnes to H/ford Shuttle 19.30 Shuttle 23.00

Coast and Countryside events - lack of space means that we can’t provide details of this month’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For details (and events further afield) obtain the Coast & Countryside brochure for Summer 2008 from the shop or filling station (or ring SHDC on 861384).

This month’s edition is sponsored by Ros Stollard

Harbertonford’s newsletter. Issue 85, August 2008

Welcome to the August edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the H/ford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 18th Aug. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Ros Stollard for sponsoring this edition of Village Life. Her generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £20) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter’s Church services for August:
Sun. 3rd – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 10th – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 17th – Family service, 10.30am
Sun. 24th – Holy Communion, 10.30am
Sun. 31st – Benefice Holy Communion, St Mary’s, Diptford, 10.30am

Church coffee morning – Tue. 19th Aug. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help raise funds for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1/month and there’s a monthly draw. July’s winners:
1st Jean Veale, Broadsteps, £30
2nd Glenys Thaw, Moreleigh Road, £15
3rd Pat McKellar, Marl Park, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all our members. If you’d like to join our lottery please phone Marcia Ball (732739).

St Peter’s Church Flower Festival – what a great weekend we celebrated at St Peter’s in late June. Although the Friday was wet, many of the people caught up in the roadworks came to view the flowers and have refreshments. In the evening the Estuary Band put on a great evening’s entertainment. Saturday was dry and reasonably sunny. Many people enjoyed looking at the stalls, flowers and, again, tasting the lovely cream teas. We had a good congregation to celebrate St Peter’s Day and in the evening we ended the festival with a rousing Songs of Praise. Some people put a great deal of time and thought into our Flower Festival and we thank them very much. We hope that all who came along enjoyed what they saw. We raised £1,200. Some of this will be donated to charity – details next month. We thank everyone who helped in any way to make the weekend such a success. St Peter’s P.C.C.

Pub quiz – the next quiz at the village pub, in aid of the carnival, is on Fri. 1st Aug. (from 8.45).

Flower Show 2008 – the detailed programme for this year’s show (Sat. 2nd Aug.) is now available in the shop. There are a few minor changes to the prize classes, but the main categories are: (i) vegetables (ii) flowers (iii) cookery (iv) handicraft and (v) children’s classes. Why not get involved? Key contact: Joan Crimp (732625).

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 7th and 21st Aug. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Jazz at the village pub – the Fred Legg Quintet plays at the village pub on the second Wednesday of every month. So their next booking is Wed. 13th Aug. (from 8pm). For more details ring Fred on 732088.

Village carnival – this year’s timetable is not quite finalised, but once it is, copies will be available in the shop. The following are confirmed (all events are subject to change & weather):
Sat. 23rd 7.30pm, Prize Bingo (V Hall)
Sun. 24th Afternoon, Junior sports (Football field)
6.30pm, Songs of Praise, (church gates)
Evening, Adult skittles (V Hall). Teams needed!!
Mon. 25th
Carnival floats: 3pm judging (Bow Road)
4pm procession of floats to V Hall
6-10pm, street party. See below
The Brixham Town Band will once again support the Songs of Praise and the float procession. The key contact for the carnival is Joan Crimp on 732625.

Street party – this year’s party (our sixth) is on Mon. 25th Aug. at the village end of Old Road, (from about 6pm). If possible, please bring food to share. If you’re a musician and you‘d like to play on the evening (very informal), contact, in the first instance, Geoff Broom (731097). We shall finish promptly at 10pm to avoid unnecessary disturbance. Do come along - it’s a great way to get to know more people in the village. However, to ensure the smooth running of the party the HSSG committee would like to hear from anyone prepared to help out. It more or less runs itself, but we do need a few extra pairs of hands. If you can help, ring Geoff Broom or Graham Clayton (732603).

Edmund Janes - Gwen and family would like to thank the parish council for the dedication of a seat, with commemorative plaque, on the village green. This is in memory of Edmund who died in May 2006.

Congratulations to Geoff and Linda on your recent wedding. Your many friends in H/ford wish you every happiness together.

School swimming pool – the governors have agreed that the pool will be available for use during the school holidays under authorised supervision. This decision has been made after many discussions and a full risk assessment being made. If any problems arise regarding misuse or vandalism then the pool will be closed and drained without notice. This facility is an asset to the village during the summer holiday – please look after it. Contacts for use are Wendy Mason (732383) and Michele Keen (731045).

Harbourne Shuttle – Mark Turner has recently joined the Shuttle as a volunteer driver, which is great. However, we still need more of you to put yourselves forward. Could you spare one morning (Wed/Thu/Fri) a month or even one every two months? The more drivers we have, the fewer drives for each it is. You do not need a PSV license, but there is a short test with a driving instructor for insurance purposes. Would you be interested? If so, ring chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092).

Local History Society – there was an excellent turnout last month for Robert Waterhouse’s very interesting talk on South Devon houses since medieval times. The next event is planned for September. More details in the next newsletter. Key contact: Geoff Broom (731097).

Fordstock – despite the torrential rain in the week leading up to the event, a great day out was had by all at Fordstock 2008. About 1,200 came to H/ford to enjoy the fantastic music and other entertainment. A huge thank you to not only those on the committee but also to anyone who volunteered to help out - setting up the site or clearing up, baking cakes, donating prizes, buying or selling draw tickets, on the BBQ or tea tent, or as stewards. And finally a special mention to the Football Club who risk their pitch each year to provide parking for the festival.

H/ford Football Club would like to thank Kath Pearson for arranging the wonderful HFC display at the Flower Festival in June. Last month’s prize bingo raised £211 for club funds. Thanks to all who supported it. Wednesday evening training (6.30, football field) for the new season is now underway. All new players are very welcome. Details: Steve Jane (732479).

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group has these children’s events for the Autumn (all Sundays):
21st Sep: Bugs, Berries & Jam!
19th Oct: Autumn Glory\\

Nature reserve – hoping to have another guided tour with Gordon Waterhouse soon. Details: Geoff Broom (731097).

Harberton Folk has, sadly, organised its last event. However John Culf will be providing an information service for local folk music/dance events on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk. This year’s (world famous) Sidmouth Folkweek is 1-8 Aug – details at www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk

Garden sharing - is there anyone with a garden, large or small, that has spare capacity that could be cultivated by a villager who has nowhere to grow vegetables? The village allotment group is still trying to find land for 25 people on a permanent basis, but we want to try and fix some people up with land to till in the meantime. If you are interested in any way, ring Sue Deakin (732634) or Frances Padfield (732962) and they will attempt to match garden with gardener for mutual satisfaction. It could be a way of gaining fresh vegetables and a bit of company now and then?

Farmers markets (Aug.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 2nd or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 30th.

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the Sept. newsletter is 20th Aug.

Village Life - July

This month’s edition is sponsored by Clive Fairweather

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 84, July 2008

Welcome to the July edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the H/ford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 21st Jul. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Clive Fairweather for sponsoring this edition of Village Life. His generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £20) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

Ways With Words – Clive Fairweather is appearing twice at this year’s Ways With Words literary festival at Dartington Hall. On 20th Jul. (12 noon) he is presenting “Will The Duke Laugh?”, a mix of storytelling, history and music, which will take families on a journey into the 14th century. This is followed by “14th Century Close Encounter” at 2.30pm, in which Clive takes a closer look at those elements of life at that time. All ages welcome. Ticket details: phone 867373.

St Peter’s Church services for July:
Sun. 6th – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 13th – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 20th – Family service, 10.30am
Sun. 27th – Holy Communion, 10.30am
Church coffee morning – Tue. 15th Jul. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help raise funds for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1/month and there’s a monthly draw. June’s winners:
1st George Gregson, Chapel Cottage, £30
2nd Ron Eden, Marl Park, £15
3rd Molly Finch, Blacklands, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all our members. If you’d like to join our lottery please phone Marcia Ball (732739).

St Peter’s Church Flower Festival (27th - 29th Jun.) – the church will be open every day from 10.30am to 5pm. Contact Jill Legg (732088). Programme:
Fri. 27th Estuary Big Band, 7.30pm Big band sound. Refreshments. Donations welcome. Come along and enjoy.
Sat. 28th Stalls on church green, 2-4pm
Sun. 29th Benefice service, 10.30am, Songs of Praise, 6pm

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group has these two children’s events: Sun. 29th Jun: Beach Bonanza, Salcombe, Sun. 20th Jul: Canoe Safari (by Sharpham). More details: Lucy (732668)

Local History Society – apart from meetings with visiting or local speakers, it is hoped to undertake practical activities including the collection of oral history and archiving existing material relating to the area. The inaugural event of the society (H’ford & Harberton) takes place on Tue. 1st Jul. (Village Hall, 7.30pm). Well-known local historian Robert Waterhouse will give a talk on South Devon houses since medieval times. This promises to be a fascinating evening. Everyone is very welcome. Details: Geoff Broom (731097).

Primary school Summer Fair – it’s on Fri. 4th Jul. (3.30-6pm). Cakes, teas, plants, tombola, face paints, coconut shy, BBQ, raffles. Support your local school and join in the fun.

Pub quiz – the next quiz at the village pub, in aid of The Local Boys, is on Fri. 4th Jul. (from 8.45).

Harberton Folk (HF) – sadly, this month sees the last Harberton Folk event (Peter Knight’s Gigspanner, Sun. 6th Jul., Harberton Parish Hall) after 10 fantastic years. Village Life would like to thank John and Jan Culf for putting on so many excellent events in that time.

Jazz at the village pub – the Fred Legg Quintet plays at the village pub on the second Wednesday of every month. So their next booking is Wed. 9th Jul. (from 8pm). For more details ring Fred on 732088.

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 10th and 24th Jul. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Fordstock – pick up a free Fordstock 2008 brochure from the shop or filling station. This contains all the information about this year’s festival (Sat. 12th Jul.) – singers, bands, other performers etc. More volunteers wanted – could you help out with catering or act as a steward on the day? If so, contact Simon Wishy (732988). The hotline telephone contact number for the day is 07794-397786.

H/ford Football Club held a very enjoyable end-of-season presentation evening at its new clubhouse last month. Thanks to all who helped make it such a success. HFC has a prize bingo on Fri. 18th Jul. at the Village Hall (7.30pm). It is also hosting an U15s five-a-side competition for 16 teams on Sun. 27th Jul. Details Steve Jane (732479). The club asks that local organisations that wish to use the car park should contact Steve Jane.

Carnival skittles – the youth club is running a skittles knockout competition for the carnival. Please book a place for your team by calling Bob Monaghan (732472) by 23rd Jul.

Year Planner 2008

Annual village events
4 Jul., School Summer Fair,
12 Jul., Fordstock,
2 Aug., Flower Show,
22-25 Aug., Carnival,
25 Aug., Street Party

Harberton Folk events
6 Jul., Peter Knight's Gigspanner

Flower Show 2008 – the detailed programme for this year’s show (Sat. 2nd Aug.) is now available in the shop and filling station. There are a few minor changes to the prize classes, but the main categories are: (i) vegetables (ii) flowers (iii) cookery (iv) handicraft and (v) children’s classes. Why not get involved? The committee is hoping for a bumper year of entries.

Village Hall AGM – the committee were pleased to welcome three new members to their ranks at the AGM held on 17th June. They were also very touched by an anonymous donation sent “for the kitchen” – not only because all funds are welcome but also because of the support it offered. To whoever sent it the committee would like to express a very warm thank you. If anyone else would like to donate towards the Hall extension the contributions would be much appreciated. The extension is now nearing completion and we are planning for the official re-opening in the autumn, so watch this space. If anyone is interested in what the hall will be able to offer for hirers in the future, please get in touch with Bob Monaghan, Ros Stollard or anyone from the committee.

Badminton Club - if you feel like a game of badminton – even if you have never tried it before – we can be found in the school on Wednesday evenings during term time (juniors from 6.15, adults from 7.15pm). Details: Louise Downie (732655) or Sue Groom (732462).

Garden sharing - is there anyone with a garden, large or small, that has spare capacity that could be cultivated by a villager who has nowhere to grow vegetables? The village allotment group is still trying to find land for 25 people on a permanent basis, but we want to try and fix some people up with land to till in the meantime. If you are interested in any way, ring Sue Deakin (732634) or Francis Padfield (732962) and they will attempt to match garden with gardener for mutual satisfaction. It could be a way of gaining fresh vegetables and a bit of company now and then?

Cricket – despite having a lot of games cancelled because of the poor weather in June, Harberton CC has had a good season to date. The senior side has won most of its games and the three junior sides are doing well is their respective leagues. If you’re interested in joining HCC (in any capacity) please contact Bob Mucklow on 847812.

Nature reserve – a well attended, very instructive guided tour of the reserve with local expert Gordon Waterhouse took place at the end of May. Another is planned for September. Key contact is Geoff Broom 731097.

Harberton Folk (HF) – Peter Knight’s Gigspanner play the last Harberton Folk event on Sun. 6th Jul. There are still a few tickets left. It’s at Harberton Parish Hall. HF contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk.

Coast & Countryside events – lack of space means that we can provide only limited information of this month’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For more details and events further afield see brochure (details below).
Thu. 3rd “Sharpham Estate & Dart Estuary ramble”. Must book (732799). Bring packed lunch.
Fri. 4th “Ride the Tide”, Tuckenhay. Must book (865301).
Tue. 22nd “Family pond dip & willow dragonflies”. Family event at Sharpham (10-1). Must book (732799).
Sun. 27th “Pruning orchards in summer”. Totnes (10-1). Must book (01364-653169).
Thu 31st “Totnes Agricultural Show. For more details, obtain the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Summer 2008 from the shop or the filling station (or ring SHDC on 861384).

Summer bus timetable – spare copies of the timetable (orange card) are available in the P.O.

Farmers markets (Jul.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 5th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 26th.

Parish Council News – see the Parish News magazine.

What’s On - interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:
Allotments for the village campaign - Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk
Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).
Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)
Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).
Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).
Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).
Harberton Cricket Club: Bob Mucklow (847812).
Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)
H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).
Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).
Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).
Local History: Geoff Broom (731097)
Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 12th & 26th Jun.
Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).
Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496).
Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).
St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).
Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)
Singing Club: Fri. 3.15-4pm. At the school. All ages. £1. Peter Beamish (732476).
Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).
Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).
Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).
Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk
Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).
Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).
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June edition is further down the page

This month’s edition is sponsored by Clive Fairweather

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 84, July 2008

Welcome to the July edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the H/ford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 21st Jul. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Clive Fairweather for sponsoring this edition of Village Life. His generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £20) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

Ways With Words – Clive Fairweather is appearing twice at this year’s Ways With Words literary festival at Dartington Hall. On 20th Jul. (12 noon) he is presenting “Will The Duke Laugh?”, a mix of storytelling, history and music, which will take families on a journey into the 14th century. This is followed by “14th Century Close Encounter” at 2.30pm, in which Clive takes a closer look at those elements of life at that time. All ages welcome. Ticket details: phone 867373.

St Peter’s Church services for July:
Sun. 6th – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 13th – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 20th – Family service, 10.30am
Sun. 27th – Holy Communion, 10.30am
Church coffee morning – Tue. 15th Jul. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help raise funds for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1/month and there’s a monthly draw. June’s winners:
1st George Gregson, Chapel Cottage, £30
2nd Ron Eden, Marl Park, £15
3rd Molly Finch, Blacklands, £10\\

St Peter’s Church Flower Festival (27th - 29th Jun.) – the church will be open every day from 10.30am to 5pm. Contact Jill Legg (732088). Programme:
Fri. 27th Estuary Big Band, 7.30pm Big band sound. Refreshments. Donations welcome. Come along and enjoy.
Sat. 28th Stalls on church green, 2-4pm
Sun. 29th Benefice service, 10.30am, Songs of Praise, 6pm

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group has these two children’s events: Sun. 29th Jun: Beach Bonanza, Salcombe, Sun. 20th Jul: Canoe Safari (by Sharpham). More details: Lucy (732668)

Local History Society – apart from meetings with visiting or local speakers, it is hoped to undertake practical activities including the collection of oral history and archiving existing material relating to the area. The inaugural event of the society (H’ford & Harberton) takes place on Tue. 1st Jul. (Village Hall, 7.30pm). Well-known local historian Robert Waterhouse will give a talk on South Devon houses since medieval times. This promises to be a fascinating evening. Everyone is very welcome. Details: Geoff Broom (731097).

Primary school Summer Fair – it’s on Fri. 4th Jul. (3.30-6pm). Cakes, teas, plants, tombola, face paints, coconut shy, BBQ, raffles. Support your local school and join in the fun.

Pub quiz – the next quiz at the village pub, in aid of The Local Boys, is on Fri. 4th Jul. (from 8.45).

Harberton Folk (HF) – sadly, this month sees the last Harberton Folk event (Peter Knight’s Gigspanner, Sun. 6th Jul., Harberton Parish Hall) after 10 fantastic years. Village Life would like to thank John and Jan Culf for putting on so many excellent events in that time.

Jazz at the village pub – the Fred Legg Quintet plays at the village pub on the second Wednesday of every month. So their next booking is Wed. 9th Jul. (from 8pm). For more details ring Fred on 732088.

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 10th and 24th Jul. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Fordstock – pick up a free Fordstock 2008 brochure from the shop or filling station. This contains all the information about this year’s festival (Sat. 12th Jul.) – singers, bands, other performers etc. More volunteers wanted – could you help out with catering or act as a steward on the day? If so, contact Simon Wishy (732988). The hotline telephone contact number for the day is 07794-397786.

H/ford Football Club held a very enjoyable end-of-season presentation evening at its new clubhouse last month. Thanks to all who helped make it such a success. HFC has a prize bingo on Fri. 18th Jul. at the Village Hall (7.30pm). It is also hosting an U15s five-a-side competition for 16 teams on Sun. 27th Jul. Details Steve Jane (732479). The club asks that local organisations that wish to use the car park should contact Steve Jane.

Carnival skittles – the youth club is running a skittles knockout competition for the carnival. Please book a place for your team by calling Bob Monaghan (732472) by 23rd Jul.

Year Planner 2008

Annual village events
4 Jul., School Summer Fair,
12 Jul., Fordstock,
2 Aug., Flower Show,
22-25 Aug., Carnival,
25 Aug., Street Party

Harberton Folk events
6 Jul., Peter Knight's Gigspanner

Flower Show 2008 – the detailed programme for this year’s show (Sat. 2nd Aug.) is now available in the shop and filling station. There are a few minor changes to the prize classes, but the main categories are: (i) vegetables (ii) flowers (iii) cookery (iv) handicraft and (v) children’s classes. Why not get involved? The committee is hoping for a bumper year of entries.

Village Hall AGM – the committee were pleased to welcome three new members to their ranks at the AGM held on 17th June. They were also very touched by an anonymous donation sent “for the kitchen” – not only because all funds are welcome but also because of the support it offered. To whoever sent it the committee would like to express a very warm thank you. If anyone else would like to donate towards the Hall extension the contributions would be much appreciated. The extension is now nearing completion and we are planning for the official re-opening in the autumn, so watch this space. If anyone is interested in what the hall will be able to offer for hirers in the future, please get in touch with Bob Monaghan, Ros Stollard or anyone from the committee.

Badminton Club - if you feel like a game of badminton – even if you have never tried it before – we can be found in the school on Wednesday evenings during term time (juniors from 6.15, adults from 7.15pm). Details: Louise Downie (732655) or Sue Groom (732462).

Garden sharing - is there anyone with a garden, large or small, that has spare capacity that could be cultivated by a villager who has nowhere to grow vegetables? The village allotment group is still trying to find land for 25 people on a permanent basis, but we want to try and fix some people up with land to till in the meantime. If you are interested in any way, ring Sue Deakin (732634) or Francis Padfield (732962) and they will attempt to match garden with gardener for mutual satisfaction. It could be a way of gaining fresh vegetables and a bit of company now and then?

Cricket – despite having a lot of games cancelled because of the poor weather in June, Harberton CC has had a good season to date. The senior side has won most of its games and the three junior sides are doing well is their respective leagues. If you’re interested in joining HCC (in any capacity) please contact Bob Mucklow on 847812.

Nature reserve – a well attended, very instructive guided tour of the reserve with local expert Gordon Waterhouse took place at the end of May. Another is planned for September. Key contact is Geoff Broom 731097.

Harberton Folk (HF) – Peter Knight’s Gigspanner play the last Harberton Folk event on Sun. 6th Jul. There are still a few tickets left. It’s at Harberton Parish Hall. HF contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk.

Coast & Countryside events – lack of space means that we can provide only limited information of this month’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For more details and events further afield see brochure (details below).
Thu. 3rd “Sharpham Estate & Dart Estuary ramble”. Must book (732799). Bring packed lunch.
Fri. 4th “Ride the Tide”, Tuckenhay. Must book (865301).
Tue. 22nd “Family pond dip & willow dragonflies”. Family event at Sharpham (10-1). Must book (732799).
Sun. 27th “Pruning orchards in summer”. Totnes (10-1). Must book (01364-653169).
Thu 31st “Totnes Agricultural Show. For more details, obtain the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Summer 2008 from the shop or the filling station (or ring SHDC on 861384).

Farmers markets (Jul.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 5th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 26th.

What’s On - interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:
Allotments for the village campaign - Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk
Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).
Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)
Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).
Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).
Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).
Harberton Cricket Club: Bob Mucklow (847812).
Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)
H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).
Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).
Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).
Local History: Geoff Broom (731097)
Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 12th & 26th Jun.
Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).
Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496).
Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).
St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).
Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)
Singing Club: Fri. 3.15-4pm. At the school. All ages. £1. Peter Beamish (732476).
Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).
Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).
Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).
Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk
Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).
Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).
Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the August newsletter is 20th Jul.

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 83, June 2008

Welcome to the June edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the H/ford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 16th Jun. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to John & Josephine for their kind sponsorship of this edition of Village Life. Their generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £20) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

Ginny Palmer died on 6th May, aged 76. Ginny and her husband Ken took over Rolster Farm in 1965 and developed it into a very successful enterprise. She was a member of the PCC and contributed greatly to St Peter’s church. Well known and much loved in the community, Ginny will be hugely missed. Our thoughts go out to Robert, Keith and the Palmer family at this very sad time.

St Peter’s Church services for June:
Sun. 1st – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 8th – Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 15th – Family service, 10.30am
Sun. 22nd – Holy Communion, 10.30am
Sun. 29th – Joint Benefice Holy Communion, 10.30am
Big Clean Up at St Peter’s – helpers needed on Fri. 6th and Sat. 7th Jun. Contact Jill Legg (732088).

Church coffee morning – Tue. 17th Jun. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help raise funds for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1/month and there’s a monthly draw. May’s winners:
1st Barbara Horswill, Riverdale, £30
2nd Peggy Osbourne, Marl Park, £15
3rd Freda Wheat, Harberton, £10\\

St Peter’s Church Flower Festival (27th - 29th Jun.) – do you have some time over these three days? We need help with refreshments or stewarding and it would take a couple of hours. Also, contributions of cakes would be most helpful. The church will be open every day from 10.30am to 5pm. Contact Jill Legg (732088).\\ Programme:\\

Pub quiz – the next quiz at the village pub, in aid of the playground, is on Fri. 6th Jun. (from 8.45).
Jazz at the village pub – the Fred Legg Quintet will now be appearing at the village pub on the second Wednesday of every month. So their next booking is Wed. 11th Jun. (from 8pm). For more details ring Fred on 732088.

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 12th and 26th Jun. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Flower arranging course – at the Village Hall on Sat. 14th Jun. (10-4). Must book. Cost for the day is £25 (£5 concessions). Details from The Mansion, Totnes (862020).

Village Hall AGM - in the hall on Tue. 17th Jun. (7.30pm). Please come along and help the committee plan how to make the best of the new facilities that we have worked hard to provide for the village. We would really welcome your support and ideas.

Village Hall Prize Bingo – this is for Hall funds and is on Sat. 21st Jun. (7.30). All welcome on the night and the committee would welcome donations of prizes.

Dartmouth Art Weekend – this is in aid of Children's Hospice South West) and is on Sat. 21st & Sun. 22nd Jun. (10am- 4pm). There will be about 30 artists, sculptors, photographers and other artists, displaying their talents in the Royal Avenue Gardens.

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group has these two children’s events:
Sun. 29th Jun: Beach Bonanza, Salcombe,
Sun. 20th Jul: Canoe Safari (by Sharpham).
More details: Lucy (732668)

Primary school Summer Fair – this year’s fair is on Fri. 4th Jul. (3.30-6pm). Cakes, teas, plants, tombola, face paints, coconut shy, BBQ, raffles. Support your local school and join in the fun.

H/ford Football Club hosts an U15s five-a-side competition for 16 teams on Sun. 27th July. Details Steve Jane (732479).

Fordstock – this year’s extravaganza (Sat. 12th Jul.) has even more for children and families than in previous years, with drumming workshops, face painting, a tattoo artist ……In addition there is the usual mix of fun, food and music. Simon Wishy (732988) would like to hear from volunteers who could help out with catering or act as stewards on the day.

Village Local History Society – a well attended initial meeting was held in May and a lot of good ideas were put forward. Subsequent to that, local historian Robert Waterhouse has been booked to give talk on South Devon houses since medieval times. This is in the Village Hall on Tue. 1st July (7.30). Details: Geoff Broom (731097).

Flower Show 2008 – the detailed programme for this year’s show (Sat. 2nd Aug.) will be available in the shop and filling station from June 1st. There are a few minor changes to the prize classes, but the main categories are: (i) vegetables (ii) flowers (iii) cookery (iv) handicraft and (v) children’s classes. Why not get involved? The committee is hoping for a bumper year of entries.

Badminton Club - Louise Downey & Sue Groom would like to express their thanks to Paul at the Maltsters Arms for organising the quiz evening on 2nd May, the proceeds going to the Badminton Club. The magnificent sum of £75 was raised – a great boost to club funds. Many thanks to all who participated and if you feel like a game of badminton – even if you have never tried it before – we can be found in the school on Wednesday evenings during term time (juniors from 6.15, adults from 7.15pm).

Garden sharing - is there anyone with a garden, large or small, that has spare capacity that could be cultivated by a villager who has nowhere to grow vegetables? The village allotment group is still trying to find land for 25 people on a permanent basis, but we want to try and fix some people up with land to till in the meantime. If you are interested in any way, ring Sue Deakin (732634) or Francis Padfield (732962) and they will attempt to match garden with gardener for mutual satisfaction. It could be a way of gaining fresh vegetables and a bit of company now and then?

Village playground – thanks to the continued support of villagers we have bought two benches and a picnic table for the playground so that parents/carers can take a seat whilst the children enjoy the equipment. One of the benches will have a brass plaque “in recognition of the support given by H/ford villagers”. Unfortunately the goalposts have been removed because of damage, but we hope to raise funds to replace these and the cradle swings over the coming year. Many thanks to you all.

Cricket – Harberton Cricket Club has enjoyed a good start to the season, although the Mills Shield was lost to Slapton. In addition, the three youth sides have all started their fixtures. If you’re interested in joining HCC, in a playing or non-playing capacity please contact in the first instance, Bob Mucklow on 847812.

Nature reserve – a guided tour of the reserve with local expert Gordon Waterhouse was imminent at the time of going to press. More news next month. Key contact is Geoff Broom 731097.

22-25 Aug., Carnival, \\

St Peter’s church event
27-29 Jun., Flower Festival

6 Jul., Peter Knight's Gigspanner
Harberton Folk (HF) – there is only one more HF event (see Year Planner above) before John and Jan Culf end their ten tremendous years at the HF helm. Other selected local folk highlights for June:
Sun 1st @ 8pm - Jeff Warner (USA) - Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge
Sat. 7th , from 2pm - d'Accord Summer Bal & Picnic - Gidleigh Village Hall, nr Chagford
20th – 22nd, 10th Teignmouth Folk Festival
Sat. 21st @ 8pm - Robin Williamson - Scoriton Village Hall nr Buckfastleigh
HF contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk.

Coast & Countryside events – we don’t have enough room this month to give details of the June walks, talks & events in the South Hams. So please see the Coast & Countryside Events brochure – Spring/Summer 2008 (from the shop or filling station or ring SHDC, 861384).

Farmers markets (Jun.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 7th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 28th.

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the July newsletter is 21st Jun.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details: Allotments for the village campaign - Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).

Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)

Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).

Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).

Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).

Harberton Cricket Club: Bob Mucklow (847812).

Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)

H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).

Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).

Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).

Local History: Geoff Broom (731097)

Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 12th & 26th Jun.

Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).

Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496).

Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).

St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)

Singing Club: Fri. 3.15-4pm. At the school. All ages. £1. Peter Beamish (732476).

Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).

Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).

Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).

Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk

Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).

Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).

Summer bus timetable – This timetable (orange card) is available in the P.O. See also the Transport page

Annual village events

	4 Jul., School Summer Fair, 
	12 Jul., Fordstock, 2 Aug., Flower Show, 
	22-25 Aug., Carnival,\\ 25 Aug., Street Party

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 82, May 2008

Welcome to the May edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 19th May (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Clive and Susan Gauntlett for their kind sponsorship of this edition of Village Life. Their generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £20) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter’s Church services for next four weeks:
Sun. 4th May – Evensong, 3.15pm
Sun. 11th May – Whitsun Holy Communion at St Peter’s Ermington, 10.30am
Sun. 18th May – Family service, 10.30am
Sun. 25th May - Holy Communion, 10.30am
Easter at St Peter’s – thank you to everyone who gave flowers or donations to decorate the church. We do hope that you managed a visit to see how lovely it looked. Special thanks to all the ladies who did the decorating and cleaning.

Church coffee morning – Tue. 20th May (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. April’s winners:
1st Joyce Bond, Blackawton, £30
2nd Jackie Bennett, Allaleigh, £15
3rd Ginny Palmer, Rolster Bridge, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all our members. If you’d like to join our lottery please phone Marcia Ball (732739).

St Peter’s Church Flower Festival (27th - 29th Jun.) – do you have some time over these three days? We need help with refreshments or stewarding and it would take a couple of hours. Also, contributions of cakes would be most helpful. The church will be open every day from 10.30am to 5pm. Planned programme:
Fri. 27th Estuary Big Band, 7.30pm
Sat. 28th Stalls on the church green, 2-4pm
Sun. 29th Benefice service, 10.30am, Songs of Praise, 6pm
For more details please contact Jill Legg (732088).

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 1st, 15th & 29th May. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Fridge or freezer wanted – if anyone can loan or donate a fridge or freezer to this year’s Fordstock, please contact Steve Woollett (732668). Most of the facilities and the music are sorted out and the committee is looking forward to another successful day on Sat. 12th Jul. Key contact is Simon Wishy (732988).

Zebra Action Group (ZAG) – are you concerned about the siting of our zebra crossing? Do you think it’s unsafe? Should we have a pelican crossing instead? Peter Beamish (732476).is organising a meeting at the village school on Fri. May 2nd (7pm) to discuss these matters. There are also plans to stage a village protest at the crossing on Sat. 3rd May (10am). If you can’t attend either event, but support the idea, you could complete a survey/petition. Please collect one from the shop/pub/filling station. Contact Peter for more info.

Pub quiz – many thanks from HSSG to Paul for arranging April’s quiz, which raised important funds for us. The next quiz at the village pub, in aid of the Badminton Club, is on Fri. 2nd. May (from 8.45).

Village Hall refurbishment - the Village Hall committee is delighted (and relieved) that at long last the kitchen extension has a roof! Our apologies to our regular users as the delays have forced the hall to be out of use longer than expected. Now the builder is cracking on, breaking through into the main hall and revamping the toilets. There are pictures on the village notice board and you can read more about what is happening on the village website. With completion on the (distant) horizon we are thinking about how to celebrate this new and versatile facility – all ideas and suggestions welcome. Regards, Sue Groom (732462).

Jazz at the village pub – the Fred Legg Quintet will now be appearing at the village pub on the second Wednesday of every month. So their next booking is Wed. 14th May (from 8pm). For more details ring Fred on 732088.

Cricket – sadly Harberton CC’s first two fixtures of the season were lost to the weather, but fingers crossed for a start soon. The club is now running three youth sides and all of them are looking forward to their busy fixture lists. If you’re interested in joining HCC, in a playing or non-playing capacity please contact in the first instance, Bob Mucklow on 847812.

Ave Maria!! – two concerts of choral and instrumental music performed by local cathedral choristers (with special guest soloists):
Fri. 23rd May, St Mary’s, Diptford, 7.30pm
Sat. 24th May, St Mary’s, Dartington, 7.30pm
Free admission. Retiring collection in support of Exeter Cathedral Choir Tour Fund. Details: Peter Beamish (732476).

Half marathon – villager Elaine Peeke is running a half-marathon (her second) in Plymouth on Sun. 25th May. She’s raising funds for the village school and its pre-school. If you’d like to like to sponsor Elaine go to www.justgiving.com/elaine-peeke or phone her on 732932.

H/ford Football Club – the end of season presentation night is on Fri. 30th May at the clubhouse (from 7.30). The club is planning some whist drives soon. Watch this space.

Nature reserve – thanks to Tim Wilkins and all those members who turned out for the first working party on 30th Mar., when an area of self-sown alder and willow were cleared to open up views of the far scrape. A meeting on site for group members is being arranged for Sun. 1st Jun. to look at established fauna and flora. Many thanks to Paul and those at the pub quiz which raised £100 for the group as well as providing a stimulating and enjoyable evening. Anyone interested in joining the group or wanting further information, please contact Geoff Broom 731097.

Village Local History Society – following the item in last month’s newsletter, some interest has been expressed in a local history society. There are lots of possibilities – not least an oral history of the village compiled from villagers who’ve lived here for all or most of their lives. In addition, the village has an interesting industrial and agricultural history and these could be explored. If this proposal appeals to you, Geoff Broom (731097) is happy to organise an inaugural meeting.

Harbourne Shuttle – there has been a great response to the recent pleas for more volunteers and the Shuttle committee is pleased to report that eight new drivers have been taken on in the past three months. So the immediate future of the service is much improved. Mind you, more volunteers are always welcome. If you’re interested please call Brian Lawrence on 732092.

Village allotments – the parish council has expressed its support for the village’s search for allotments. Frances Padfield (732962) is the key contact for this interest group.

Sunday lunch - how about a Sunday roast lunch at the pub? You need to book (by Friday) and Paul is also happy to cook evening meals (again with 48 hours notice). Phone 732906.

Dartmouth Art Weekend – this year’s event (in aid of Children's Hospice South West) is on Sat. 21st & Sun. 22nd Jun. (10am- 4pm). As in previous years, there will be about 30 artists, sculptors, photographers and other artists, displaying their talents in gazebos in the Royal Avenue Gardens. The aim is that the public can watch, and talk to, the artists while they work. Lots of visitors are anticipated and local press, TV and radio have been invited. For more details contact ASAP Liz Roe at Gull Cottage, Bayards Cove, Dartmouth TQ6 9AT or Sue Tweed at sue@tweed50.freeserve.co.uk

Flower Show 2008 – why not get involved? Your mantelpiece laden with trophies would lighten those long winter nights….. This year’s show is not far away now (Sat. 2nd Aug.) and this is your last chance to suggest different classes for it. All ideas to the committee, and in particular Bob Monaghan at 10 Marl Park. The number of entries last year was encouraging and the committee is very keen to stimulate even more interest this time around. The main categories at present are: (i) vegetables (ii) flowers (iii) cookery (iv) handicraft and (v) children’s classes.

Year Planner 2008

Annual village events
12 Jul., Fordstock, 2 Aug., Flower Show, 22-25 Aug., Carnival, 25 Aug., Street Party

St Peter’s church event: 27-29 Jun., Flower Festival

Harberton Folk events
17 May, Acoustic Fairport, 6 Jul., Peter Knight's Gigspanner

Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (tel: 0845-146-1460) 3 May City of London Sinfonia

To add to this list please contact Graham Clayton on 732603

Harberton Folk (HF) – May’s Acoustic Fairport gig is now sold out. There is only one more HF event after that – see the Year Planner above. HF contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk. Other selected May highlights:
Fri. 2nd @ 8pm - Compagnie Giulia, Scoriton V. Hall, Buckfastleigh
Mon. 5th @ 8pm - Peggy Seeger, Okehampton
Fri. 16 to Sun. 18th - Dart Music Festival, Dartmouth
Sun. 18th @ 7.30pm - Phil Beer solo, Blackawton Village Hall
Sat. 31st @ 8pm - Rosa Rebecka's album launch, Barbican Theatre, Plymouth

Coast & Countryside events – May has a big programme of walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For example:
Sat. 3rd – “Birds & breakfast”, bird spotting at Sharpham Estate
Sun. 4th – “Blackawton worm charming”, Blackawton
Mon. 5th – “Surf’s up!!”, Bigbury-on-Sea
Sat. 10th – “Go coasteering”, Start Point
Sat. 31st - “Dart canoe races”, Tuckenhay
For more details see the Coast & Countryside Events brochure -Spring/Summer 2008 - (from the shop or the filling station or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

Farmers markets (May) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 3rd or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 31st.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:
Allotments for the village campaign - Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk
Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).
Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)
Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).
Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).
Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).
Harberton Cricket Club: Bob Mucklow (847812).
Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)
H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).
Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).
Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).
Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 1st, 15th, 29th May.
Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).
Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496), Ruth Robinson (732442).
Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).
St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).
Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)
Singing Club: Fri. 3.15-4pm. At the school. All ages. £1. Peter Beamish (732476).
Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).
Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).
Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).
Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk
Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).
Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the June newsletter is 21st May.

John & Josephine of Bridgeside

May edition is down the page

Village Local History Society – a well attended initial meeting was held in May and a lot of good ideas were put forward. Subsequent to that, local historian Robert Waterhouse has been booked to give talk on South Devon houses since medieval times. This is in the Village Hall on Tue. 22nd July (7.30). Details: Geoff Broom (731097).

Summer bus timetable – This timetable (orange card) is available in the P.O.

is sponsored by Clive & Susan Gauntlett

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 82, May 2008

Welcome to the May edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 81, April 2008

Welcome to the April edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 21st Apr. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – our monthly sponsorship enables us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £20 [recent price rise]) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter’s Church services for next five weeks:
Sun. 6th Apr. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 13th Apr. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 20th Apr. – Family service, 10.30am
Sun. 27th Apr. - Holy Communion, 10.30am

St Peter’s Church A.G.M. – do please come along. You would be most welcome. It’s on Mon. 7th Apr. (2.30pm in the church). We always need new members and perhaps you could join us on the P.C.C. Contact Jill Legg (732088).

Church coffee morning – Tue. 15th Apr. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. March’s winners:
1st Steve Jane, Mill Meadow, £30
2nd Myrtle Rickard, Totnes, £15
3rd Pat & Ron Pike, Ugborough, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all our members. If you’d like to join our lottery please phone Marcia Ball (732739).

St Peter’s Church Flower Festival (27th - 29th Jun.) – do you have some time over these three days? We need help with refreshments or stewarding and it would take a couple of hours. Also, contributions of cakes would be most helpful. On Sat. 28th we shall be having stalls. If this is of interest to you (it costs £5 a pitch) please contact Jill Legg (732088).

Book club – thanks to Alison Sale for sponsoring this month’s newsletter. Alison organises a popular book club in H/ford and new members are always welcome. This month’s book is “The Memoirs Of A Survivor” by Doris Lessing and the club meets again on Wed. 16th Apr. Details from Alison on 732142.

Nature reserve – many thanks to Paul at the pub for organising last month’s quiz and to those of you who supported it, raising over £100 for the nature reserve on the evening. Don’t forget the initial working party on site on Sun. 30th Mar. (from 10am). Those interested in taking part should contact Tim Wilkins (732676) or Geoff Broom (731097).

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 3rd and 17th Apr. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Pub quiz - the next quiz, in aid of HSSG, is on Fri. 4th Apr. (from 8.45).

Jazz at the village pub – after last month’s very successful do, the Fred Legg Quintet are playing again at the Maltsters Arms on the evening of Wed. 9th Apr (from 8pm). It’s hoped to make this a monthly event. For more details ring Fred on 732088.

Cricket – despite the current gale force conditions Harberton CC is getting ready for the new season. The first home fixture for the senior side is against Stokeinteignhead on Sat. 26th Apr. The club is now running three youth sides and all of them are looking forward to their busy fixture lists. If you’re interested in joining the club, in a playing or non-playing capacity please contact in the first instance, Bob Mucklow on 847812.

Half marathon – villager Elaine Peeke is running a half-marathon (her second) in Plymouth on Sun. 25th May. She’s raising funds for the village school and its pre-school. If you’d like to like to sponsor Elaine go to www.justgiving.com/elaine-peeke or phone her on 732932.

Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) – Phil Lehoux the local RNIB organiser, has been in touch. He has asked us to pass on his sincere thanks to those of you who have contributed so generously to the RNIB’s collection box in the shop - £163 since last July. This is one of the highest amounts in the district.

An evening to remember - back in 1968 some locals said that our new ’68 Youth Club would never last. Its 40th party was held last month! As many as 150 club members and helpers (old and present) met together to celebrate. It was tremendous to see again three former Chairs of the club, Una Monaghan, Hazel White and Stewart Goodwin. It was also great to see John Nicholson, formerly of KEVICC, who did so much for the club youngsters. Sadly missed was Edmund Janes, Chair for so many years. The Local Boys provided the music for the evening and the bar was courtesy of the Maltsters Arms. Albums of old photographs and newspaper cuttings were pored over and created much interest. Local photographer Nicola de Pulford was on hand to record the evening. It was a fantastic party and thanks must go to a number of people - The Local Boys, Paul and staff at the Maltsters Arms, current club members and Louise White for making the banners and table mats and decorating the hall, committee members for their tremendous hard work over three days in setting up the evening, those people who made the food, donated draw prizes and/or helped to clear up afterwards. Last, and by no means least, club members past and present who came along and made the evening so enjoyable and successful. We enjoyed a very special night. Thank you one and all. Joan Crimp

Village Local History Society – a number of villages in the area have established their own local history societies. Why shouldn’t H/ford have one? There are lots of possibilities – not least an oral history of the village compiled from villagers who’ve lived here for all or most of their lives. In addition, the village has an interesting industrial and agricultural history and these could be explored. If this proposal appeals to you, Geoff Broom (731097) is happy to organise an inaugural meeting.

H/ford Football Club – as the end of the season approaches, we understand that both teams are likely finish in mid-table.

The Puppet State Theatre Company – this was a fantastic show and there wasn’t a spare seat in the house. Thanks to Richard, Rick and Elspeth of Puppet State for a tremendous afternoon. Special thanks are due to Jean Lambert who arranged it all and to Villages in Action for its financial support of the event.

Fordstock 2008 - most of the facilities and the music are sorted out and the committee is looking forward to another successful day on Sat. 12th Jul. Key contact is Simon Wishy (732988).

Harbourne Shuttle – there has been a great response to the recent pleas for more volunteers and the Shuttle committee is pleased to report that eight new drivers have been taken on in the past three months. So the immediate future of the service is much improved. Mind you, more volunteers are always welcome. If you’re interested please call Brain Lawrence on 732092.

Village allotments – the parish council has expressed its support for the village’s search for allotments. Frances Padfield (732962) is the key contact for this interest group.

Village pub – why not call into the pub for a Sunday roast lunch? You need to book (by Friday) and Paul is also happy to cook evening meals (again with 48 hours notice). Phone 732906.

Dartmouth Art Weekend – this year’s event (in aid of Children's Hospice South West) is on Sat. 21st & Sun. 22nd Jun. (10am- 4pm). As in previous years, there will be about 30 artists, sculptors, photographers and other artists, displaying their talents in gazebos in the Royal Avenue Gardens. The aim is that the public can watch, and talk to, the artists while they work. Lots of visitors are anticipated and local press, TV and radio have been invited. For more details contact ASAP Liz Roe at Gull Cottage, Bayards Cove, Dartmouth TQ6 9AT or Sue Tweed at sue@tweed50.freeserve.co.uk

Flower Show 2008 – would you like to see different classes introduced at this year’s show? If so, please suggest them to the committee, and in particular Bob Monaghan at 10 Marl Park. The show is on Sat. 2nd Aug. – so why not get involved? The number of entries last year was encouraging and the committee is very keen to stimulate even more interest this time around. The main categories at present are: (i) vegetables (ii) flowers (iii) cookery (iv) handicraft and (v) children’s classes.

Year Planner 2008

Annual village events: 12 Jul., Fordstock, 2 Aug., Flower Show, 22-25 Aug., Carnival, 25 Aug., Street Party

St Peter’s church event: 27-29 Jun., Flower Festival

Harberton Folk events: 12 Apr., Chanter, 17 May, Acoustic Fairport, 6 Jul., Peter Knight's Gigspanner

Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (tel: 0845-146-1460): 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra, 3 May City of London Sinfonia

To add to this list please contact Graham Clayton on 732603

Harberton Folk (HF) - welcomes Chanter, a 4-piece Celtic band with roots in Ireland and Scotland, to Harberton Parish Hall on Sat. 12th Apr. Tickets still available. Other HF events can be seen in the Year Planner above. HF contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk. There are some very well known performers in this area this month (The Fureys, Steeleye Span, Seth Lakeman)– see www.harbertonfolk.co.uk

Coast & Countryside events – April has a big programme of walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For example:
Tue. 8th – “Slapton Space Odyssey”
Tue. 12th – “From sheep to jumper”, Washbrook Farm
Thu. 17th – “Tribal survival”, Sharpham Estate
Fri. 18th – “Voyager canoe riverside picnic”, Tuckenhay
Sat. 19th – “Action and adventure”, Courtlands Centre
Sun. 20th – “Ewes, lambs and lunch”, Collaton Down Farm
For more details see the Coast & Countryside Events brochure -Spring/Summer 2008 - (from the shop or the filling station or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

Farmers markets (Apr.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 5th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 26th.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:

Allotments for the village campaign - Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).

Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)

Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).

Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).

Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).

Harberton Cricket Club: Bob Mucklow (847812).

Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)

H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).

Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).

Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).

Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 3rd & 17th Apr.

Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).

Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496), Ruth Robinson (732442).

Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).

St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)

Singing Club: Fri. 3.15-4pm. At the school. All ages. £1. Peter Beamish (732476).

Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447) . Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).

Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).

Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk

Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).

Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the May newsletter is 21st April.

Alison Sale

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 81, April 2008

Welcome to the April edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

The March issue is further down this page

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 80, March 2008

Welcome to the March edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 17th Mar. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Ross Hammond for his kind sponsorship of this edition of Village Life. His generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £20 [recent price rise]) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter’s Church services for next five weeks:
Sun. 2nd Mar. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 9th Mar. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 16th Mar. – Palm Sunday benefice Holy Communion @ All Saints, Moreleigh, 10.30 am
Sun. 23rd Mar. – Easter Day Holy Communion, 10.30am
Sun. 30th Mar. – Benefice Holy Communion @ St Leonard’s, Halwell, 10.30 am

St Peter’s Church - we shall be decorating St Peter’s for Easter on Sat. 22nd Mar. (from 10 a.m.). If you have a spare half an hour to help us out you would be most welcome. So please come and join us. Gifts of flowers and foliage would also be much appreciated. St Peter’s P.C.C.

Church coffee morning – Tue. 18th Mar. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. February’s winners:
1st Joan Crimp, Riverdale, £30
2nd Barbara Lawrence, Bow Road, £15
3rd Joan Crimp, Riverdale, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all our members. If you’d like to join our lottery please phone Marcia Ball (732739).

St Peter’s Church Flower Festival - celebrating our village. 27th -29th Jun. More news soon. Contact: Jill Legg (732088).

Village Dung Run - Totnes YFC are on the run again! Following the success of last year’s dung run Totnes YFC are back on the road loaded with bags of dung ready to go straight onto your flowerbeds for spring. We will be in H/ford (school car park) and Harberton (bus stop) on the afternoon of Sat. 1st Mar. ready to deliver to your garden. We are willing to deliver to anywhere in the region and large deliveries are available on request. The proceeds from sales will be split between club funds and “Hearing Dogs For Deaf People”. Please contact Tom Cleave on 07974-021401 for more details and to place your orders!!

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 6th and 20th Mar. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Pub quiz - the next quiz, in aid of the village nature reserve, is on Fri. 7th Mar. (from 8.45).

H/ford Football Club has a prize bingo on Fri. 14th Mar (from 7.30). Last month’s jumble sale raised over £80.

Youth Club – to celebrate the fortieth birthday of the club, on Sat. Mar. 15th we will be holding a reunion party at the Village Hall for all past and present members. We hope to see lots of old faces. If you know of anyone who ever belonged to the club please let them know about this party. Key contact: Bob Monaghan (732472).

Conjuring Up Comedy – last month’s evening of comedy and magic was very well received and made instant “stars” of a few villagers. Thanks to Jean Lambert for all her hard work in setting this up.

The next HSSG event is The Puppet State Theatre Company – “The Man Who Planted Trees” - Village Hall, Sun. 16th Mar. (3-4pm). "It is very, very rare to find something that appeals as effortlessly to children and adults as this magical show from Edinburgh's Puppet State Theatre Company..." The Scotsman newspaper. This is a captivating adaptation of Jean Giono's environmental cult classic. A French shepherd sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland. Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender in this multi-sensory theatrical delight. A unique blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling. An unforgettable story that shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world. Highly acclaimed, with two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and universally enthusiastic press and audience reviews. For adults and children over 7 (though most 5s & 6s will love it too). Under 10’s must be accompanied by an adult (max. four children per adult). Performers: Richard Medrington & Rick Conte. Puppets and set by Ailie Cohen. Tickets (already selling very fast) cost £5.50/adult, £4 children & concessions, £16/family – available from Jean (732670) or Jackie (732603). Buy now and avoid disappointment!!

Fordstock – the next meeting is on Tue. 18th Mar. (8pm) at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd). Key contact for this year’s event (12th Jul.) is Simon Wishy (732988), the new Chair of the Fordstock committee.

Cricket – Harberton CC is looking forward to the new season. The youngsters have been practising in the indoor nets over the winter and now the grass at Stonehills has had its first cut. There are nets for the senior side on Fri. 28th Mar. and the following two Fridays. The club has once again a very busy fixture card for seniors (weekend and midweek - all non-league) and the youngsters (for whom there are now three teams). If you’re interested in joining the club, in a playing or non-playing capacity please contact in the first instance, Bob Mucklow on 847812.

Nature reserve - The inaugural meeting took place at which the constitution was agreed and officers elected. It is hoped to agree a private access agreement with the Environment Agency in the next few weeks, and to hold an initial working party on site on Sun. 30th Mar., from 10am. People interested in taking part should contact Tim Wilkins (732676) or Geoff Broom (731097).

Big Band Jazz night with the Totnes Jazz Workshop Band - thank you to everyone who supported this event. The money we raised was divided between TJWB, the play park and the village hall. We hope that you all had a great evening. Thanks also to Steve Jane for the extra parking.

Village allotments – the parish council has expressed its support for the village’s search for allotments. Frances Padfield (732962) is the key contact for this interest group.

Carnival float – apologies for omitting Cara Jeffreys from last month’s report on the senior citizens’ dinner. Cara is reserve attendant for 2008’s Carnival Queen and we hope that she has a very enjoyable year.

Village pub – why not call into the pub for a Sunday roast lunch? You need to book (by Friday) and Paul is also happy to cook evening meals (again with 48 hours notice). Phone 732906.

Dartmouth Art Weekend – this year’s event (in aid of Children's Hospice South West) is on Sat. 21st & Sun. 22nd Jun. (10am- 4pm). As in previous years, there will be about 30 artists, sculptors, photographers and other artists, displaying their talents in gazebos in the Royal Avenue Gardens. The aim is that the public can watch, and talk to, the artists while they work. Lots of visitors are anticipated and local press, TV and radio have been invited. For more details contact ASAP Liz Roe at Gull Cottage, Bayards Cove, Dartmouth TQ6 9AT or Sue Tweed at sue@tweed50.freeserve.co.uk

Flower Show 2008 – would you like to see different classes introduced at this year’s show? If so, please suggest them to the committee, and in particular Bob Monaghan at 10 Marl Park. The show is on Sat. 2nd Aug. – so why not get involved? The number of entries last year was encouraging and the committee is very keen to stimulate even more interest this time around. The main categories at present are: (i) vegetables (ii) flowers (iii) cookery (iv) handicraft and (v) children’s classes.

Year Planner 2008

Annual village events
12 Jul., Fordstock, 2 Aug., Flower Show, 22-25 Aug., Carnival, 25 Aug., Street Party
HSSG event (in H/ford V Hall): 16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company
St Peter’s church event: 27-29 Jun., Flower Festival
Harberton Folk events:
29 Mar., Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, 12 Apr., Chanter,
17 May, Acoustic Fairport, 6 Jul., Peter Knight's Gigspanner
Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (tel: 0845-146-1460) 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra, 3 May City of London Sinfonia

To add to this list please contact Graham Clayton on 732603

Harberton Folk (HF) - welcomes Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham to the Ariel Centre, Totnes on Sat. 29th Mar. Tickets still available. HF events can be seen in the Year Planner above. HF contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk. There are many folk events in this area this month – see www.harbertonfolk.co.uk

Coast & Countryside events – here are limited details of some of March’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For more details and events further afield see brochure (details below).
Sun. 2nd, Kite buggying @ Bantham (9-11). Must book (07789-203054).
Sun. 16th, Paddle the Dart by moonlight. Longmarsh, Totnes (5:15-10.15pm). Must book (865301).
Mon. 24th, Cornworthy; from parish church to priory (10:30am-1pm). Guided walk.
Sun. 30th, Woolly wonders - Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group (10:30am-12.30pm). Lamb watching at Beenleigh for 5-12’s.
Sun. 30th, Tree care at Sharpham (11am-4pm). Details: 867018.
Details are in the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Spring/Summer 2008 (from the shop or the filling station or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

Farmers markets (Mar.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 1st or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 29th.

Parish Council News – see the Parish News magazine.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:

Allotments for the village campaign - Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).

Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)

Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).

Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).

Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).

Harberton Cricket Club: Bob Mucklow (847812).

Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)

H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).

Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).

Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).

Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 6th & 20th Mar.

Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).

Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496), Ruth Robinson (732442).

Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).

St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).

Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)

Singing Club: Fri. 3.15-4pm. At the school. All ages. £1. Peter Beamish (732476).

Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).

Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).

Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).

Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk

Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).

Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the April newsletter is 21st March.

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 81, April 2008

March issue is further down this page

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 80, March 2008

Welcome to the March edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 17th Mar. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Ross Hammond for his kind sponsorship of this edition of Village Life. His generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £20 [recent price rise]) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

Sun. 2nd Mar. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 9th Mar. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 16th Mar. – Palm Sunday benefice Holy Communion @ All Saints, Moreleigh, 10.30 am
Sun. 23rd Mar. – Easter Day Holy Communion, 10.30am
Sun. 30th Mar. – Benefice Holy Communion @ St Leonard’s, Halwell, 10.30 am

St Peter’s Church - we shall be decorating St Peter’s for Easter on Sat. 22nd Mar. (from 10 a.m.). If you have a spare half an hour to help us out you would be most welcome. So please come and join us. Gifts of flowers and foliage would also be much appreciated. St Peter’s P.C.C.

Church coffee morning – Tue. 18th Mar. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. February’s winners:
1st Joan Crimp, Riverdale, £30
2nd Barbara Lawrence, Bow Road, £15
3rd Joan Crimp, Riverdale, £10\\

St Peter’s Church Flower Festival - celebrating our village. 27th -29th Jun. More news soon. Contact: Jill Legg (732088).

Village Dung Run - Totnes YFC are on the run again! Following the success of last year’s dung run Totnes YFC are back on the road loaded with bags of dung ready to go straight onto your flowerbeds for spring. We will be in H/ford (school car park) and Harberton (bus stop) on the afternoon of Sat. 1st Mar. ready to deliver to your garden. We are willing to deliver to anywhere in the region and large deliveries are available on request. The proceeds from sales will be split between club funds and “Hearing Dogs For Deaf People”. Please contact Tom Cleave on 07974-021401 for more details and to place your orders!!

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 6th and 20th Mar. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Pub quiz - the next quiz, in aid of the village nature reserve, is on Fri. 7th Mar. (from 8.45).

H/ford Football Club has a prize bingo on Fri. 14th Mar (from 7.30). Last month’s jumble sale raised over £80.

Youth Club – to celebrate the fortieth birthday of the club, on Sat. Mar. 15th we will be holding a reunion party at the Village Hall for all past and present members. We hope to see lots of old faces. If you know of anyone who ever belonged to the club please let them know about this party. Key contact: Bob Monaghan (732472).

Conjuring Up Comedy – last month’s evening of comedy and magic was very well received and made instant “stars” of a few villagers. Thanks to Jean Lambert for all her hard work in setting this up.

The next HSSG event is The Puppet State Theatre Company – “The Man Who Planted Trees” - Village Hall, Sun. 16th Mar. (3-4pm). "It is very, very rare to find something that appeals as effortlessly to children and adults as this magical show from Edinburgh's Puppet State Theatre Company..." The Scotsman newspaper. This is a captivating adaptation of Jean Giono's environmental cult classic. A French shepherd sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland. Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender in this multi-sensory theatrical delight. A unique blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling. An unforgettable story that shows us the difference one man (and his dog!) can make to the world. Highly acclaimed, with two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and universally enthusiastic press and audience reviews. For adults and children over 7 (though most 5s & 6s will love it too). Under 10’s must be accompanied by an adult (max. four children per adult). Performers: Richard Medrington & Rick Conte. Puppets and set by Ailie Cohen. Tickets (already selling very fast) cost £5.50/adult, £4 children & concessions, £16/family – available from Jean (732670) or Jackie (732603). Buy now and avoid disappointment!!

Fordstock – the next meeting is on Tue. 18th Mar. (8pm) at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd). Key contact for this year’s event (12th Jul.) is Simon Wishy (732988), the new Chair of the Fordstock committee.

Cricket – Harberton CC is looking forward to the new season. The youngsters have been practising in the indoor nets over the winter and now the grass at Stonehills has had its first cut. There are nets for the senior side on Fri. 28th Mar. and the following two Fridays. The club has once again a very busy fixture card for seniors (weekend and midweek - all non-league) and the youngsters (for whom there are now three teams). If you’re interested in joining the club, in a playing or non-playing capacity please contact in the first instance, Bob Mucklow on 847812.

Nature reserve - The inaugural meeting took place at which the constitution was agreed and officers elected. It is hoped to agree a private access agreement with the Environment Agency in the next few weeks, and to hold an initial working party on site on Sun. 30th Mar., from 10am. People interested in taking part should contact Tim Wilkins (732676) or Geoff Broom (731097).

Big Band Jazz night with the Totnes Jazz Workshop Band - thank you to everyone who supported this event. The money we raised was divided between TJWB, the play park and the village hall. We hope that you all had a great evening. Thanks also to Steve Jane for the extra parking.

Carnival float – apologies for omitting Cara Jeffreys from last month’s report on the senior citizens’ dinner. Cara is reserve attendant for 2008’s Carnival Queen and we hope that she has a very enjoyable year.

Annual village events
12 Jul., Fordstock, 2 Aug., Flower Show, 22-25 Aug., Carnival, 25 Aug., Street Party
HSSG event (in H/ford V Hall): 16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company
St Peter’s church event: 27-29 Jun., Flower Festival
Harberton Folk events:
29 Mar., Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, 12 Apr., Chanter,
17 May, Acoustic Fairport, 6 Jul., Peter Knight's Gigspanner
Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (tel: 0845-146-1460) 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra, 3 May City of London Sinfonia

Harberton Folk (HF) - welcomes Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham to the Ariel Centre, Totnes on Sat. 29th Mar. Tickets still available. HF events can be seen in the Year Planner above. HF contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk. There are many folk events in this area this month – see www.harbertonfolk.co.uk

Coast & Countryside events – here are limited details of some of March’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For more details and events further afield see brochure (details below).
Sun. 2nd, Kite buggying @ Bantham (9-11). Must book (07789-203054).
Sun. 16th, Paddle the Dart by moonlight. Longmarsh, Totnes (5:15-10.15pm). Must book (865301).
Mon. 24th, Cornworthy; from parish church to priory (10:30am-1pm). Guided walk.
Sun. 30th, Woolly wonders - Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group (10:30am-12.30pm). Lamb watching at Beenleigh for 5-12’s.
Sun. 30th, Tree care at Sharpham (11am-4pm). Details: 867018.
Details are in the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Spring/Summer 2008 (from the shop or the filling station or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

Farmers markets (Mar.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 1st or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 29th.

Parish Council News – see the Parish News magazine.

Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 6th & 20th Mar.

St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).

Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).

Village Life

This month’s edition is sponsored by John & Josephine of Bridgeside

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 79, February 2008

The January edition is further down the page

Welcome to the February edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 18th Feb. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to John and Josephine for their kind sponsorship of this edition of Village Life. Their generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £20 [recent price rise]) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

Doreen Holmes died on 3rd January aged 84. Although born in Harberton, Doreen lived in H/ford for most of her life and was married for 49 years to Fred (“Yarker”) who predeceased her. Before WW2 she worked at Glanville’s Mill and after the war she worked at the village schools (both old and new). She was a regular churchgoer and keen supporter of the football club. Doreen was a well known and much loved member of this community. Our sincere condolences go to her family at this sad time.

St Peter’s church services for next five weeks:
Sun. 3rd Feb. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 10th Feb. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 17th Feb. – Family service, 10.30 am
Sun. 24th Feb. – Holy Communion, 10.30am
Sun. 2nd Mar. – Holy Communion, 9.15am

Christmas at St Peter’s - once again many thanks to Janice & David Parnell who kindly donated the Christmas tree for St. Peter’s and to Judith, Michael and Alan who arranged the decorations, lights etc. Many thanks to everyone who gave flowers or donations to buy flowers. The foliage had such lovely berries. Many thanks to the ladies who worked so hard to do the decorating and make St Peter’s look so wonderful. It was such a joy to see so many people enjoying the Christmas services. To everyone who helped, in whatever way, we thank you most sincerely. St Peter’s P.C.C.

Church coffee morning – Tue. 19th Feb. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. January’s winners:
1st Donna Janes, Totnes, £30
2nd Mrs M. Rickard, Follaton, £15
3rd James Palmer Poulston, £10\\

Pub quiz - the next quiz, in aid of the village Playgroup, is on Fri. 1st Feb. (from 8.45).

Conjuring Up Comedy – here’s a glowing testimonial from one of Ian Keable’s very satisfied customers: “Thank you so much for helping to make the evening at the Dorchester Hotel so successful. We have used you for a total of at least four functions and yet every function you get funnier and funnier. You absolutely excelled yourself and the customers present were enthralled and delighted.” So HSSG is delighted to announce that Ian Keable, magician (he’s a member of the Magic Circle), mind reader and comedian, will be performing “Conjuring Up Comedy” at the Village Hall on Sat. 2nd Feb. (from 7.30pm). Ages 10 and upwards. Tickets are £5 and £4 and are available from Jean (732670) or Jackie (732603). This promises to be a fantastic evening – don’t miss it.

Fordstock – Simon Wishy (732988) is the new Chair of the Fordstock committee, which meets next on Tue. 5th Feb. More children’s entertainment is sought for this year’s event (Sat. 12th Jul.). Could you help out? Also, a security supremo is still needed.

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 7th and 21st Feb. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

You are invited to a celebration of marriage. National Marriage Week is an opportunity for people in the area to celebrate together. All welcome at St Mary’s, Diptford at 3pm on Sat. 9th Feb. for a service followed by tea. Come and add your years to the total!!

Big Band Jazz – after their fantastic gig last March we’re delighted that the Totnes Jazz Workshop Band returns to H/F for another evening of quality music and dancing. It’s at the Village Hall on Sat. 9th Feb. (7.30-11.45pm). Tickets cost £6.50 (inc. buffet) and are available on the door or in the village shop. For more details ring 732088 or 732309. Bar and raffle on the evening. Proceeds to TWJB, Village Hall and village playground.

Village allotments – Frances Padfield (732962) has organised a village petition for the parish council and this will be discussed at its next meeting (Tue. 12th Feb.). Frances would like as many supporters as possible to go along and support her campaign for a village allotments scheme.

H/ford Football Club has a bumper jumble sale on Sat. 16th Feb (from 2.30). Last month’s bingo evening raised over £200.

Here Come The Farmer’s Men – the Beamish family and friends invite you to an evening of musical entertainment (instrumental performers and singers) at Ashprington Village Hall on Wed. 20th Feb. (7.30). Tickets cost £10 (£3 for children), to include glass of wine/soft drink, and are available at the Durant Arms and H/ford P.O. The evening is in support of ROC, Lower Sharpham Barton Farm.

Nature reserve - it is proposed to launch the Harbertonford Nature Reserve Group at a meeting on Tue, 26th Feb (Village Hall 7.30pm). Anyone interested in supporting the group will be warmly welcome. It is also intended to arrange working parties on the site during March. Further details will be posted on the village website, or can be obtained from Geoff Broom (731097).

Youth Club – to celebrate the fortieth birthday of the club, on Sat. Mar. 15th we will be holding a reunion party at the Village Hall for all past and present members. We hope to see lots of old faces. If you know of anyone who ever belonged to the club please let them know about this party. Key contact: Bob Monaghan (732472). If you can possibly make it we would love to see you. A short history of the club is published in this month’s Parish News magazine.

Singing Club – the village has a weekly singing club. It’s held at the school on Fridays (3.15-4pm). All ages very welcome and there’s a small charge of £1/head. Details: Peter Beamish (732476).

Senior Citizens’ Dinner – last month’s dinner was, once again a very good evening. About 50 senior citizens sat down to a three-course turkey dinner excellently cooked by the ladies in the kitchen and served by members of the youth club, all smartly attired. Brian Saitch from Strete entertained us with an evening of wartime nostalgia. There was a slide show and lots of popular songs from that era. The evening culminated in a Last Night of The Proms finish with guests on their feet waving Union Jacks. It was very entertaining. During the evening the new carnival queen and her attendants were crowned. Congratulations to Abigail Heath (Queen) Iris Tapper (First Attendant) and Olivia Heath (Second Attendant). We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves. Our thanks to all who helped in the kitchen and in the hall and to all the youth club members who came to serve. Also thanks, once again, to Mrs Avril Hallett for the table decorations and to Mrs Sue Hyne for the lovely cake. Mrs Joan Crimp

Village dam - in response to the closing of Palmer's Dam in December, Bryn Williams of the Environment Agency has explained on our website how the dam controls the river flow. Go to: http://www.harbertonford.org/index.php?n=News.HowTheDamWorks

Village pub – why not call into the pub for a Sunday roast lunch? You need to book (by Friday) and Paul is also happy to cook evening meals (again with 48 hours notice). Phone 732906. Delighted to hear that the brewery has granted Paul a tenancy at the pub for at least the next twelve months.

Flower Show 2008 – the date has been confirmed – it’s on Sat. 2nd Aug. – so why not get involved? The number of entries last year was encouraging and the committee is very keen to stimulate even more interest this time around. The main categories are: (i) vegetables (ii) flowers (iii) cookery (iv) handicraft and (v) children’s classes. More details soon.

12 Jul., Fordstock,
2 Aug., Flower Show,
22-25 Aug., Carnival,
25 Aug., Street Party

HSSG events (in H/ford V Hall)

16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company

Harberton Folk events
29 Mar., Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham, 12 Apr., Chanter, 17 May, Acoustic Fairport, 6 Jul., Peter Knight's Gigspanner

Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (tel: 0845-146-1460)
21 Feb., Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra, 3 May City of London Sinfonia

Village Hall (kitchen extension) – work on the extension has started. For information, contact Sue Groom (732462).

Cricket – Harberton CC is looking for keen young cricketers to join its under 13 squad next season. As HCC is a small club it needs to plan ahead for each season and that means recruiting enough new faces to join our U13 team ready for next season. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please email Darren Stibbs at diamonddaz999@hotmail.com

Harberton Folk (HF) - welcomes Kathryn & Peter Tickell to the Ariel Centre, Totnes on Sat. 23rd Feb. Tickets still available. HF events can be seen in the Year Planner above. HF contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk. There are many folk events in this area this month – see www.harbertonfolk.co.uk

Coast & Countryside events – here are limited details of some of February’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For more details and events further afield see brochure (details below).

Sat 9th “Winter birding canoe on the Dart”. Longmarsh, Totnes, 11.15am-4pm. £17. Must book (865301).
Sat 16th “Ancient woodland walk”. Slapton Field Centre, 10am-12.30pm. £5/£3. Must book (01548-580685).
Sun. 17th “Snowdrop stroll & a railway line remembered”. Avon Mill Garden Centre, Loddiswell, 10.30am-1pm. Book by 15/1 (866422).
Fri. 22nd “Bird boxes and feeders”. Practical session at Beenleigh Meadows Farm, nr Harberton. Must book by 22/2. (865631).
Details are in the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Autumn/Winter 2007/8 (from the shop or the filling station or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

Farmers markets (Feb.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 3rd or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 24th.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:
Allotments for the village campaign - Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk
Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).
Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)
Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).
Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).
Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).
Harberton Cricket Club: Tony Hawtin (732381).
Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)
H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).
Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).
Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).
Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 7th & 21st Feb.
Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).
Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496), Ruth Robinson (732442).
Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).
St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).
Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)
Singing Club: Fri. 3.15-4pm. At the school. All ages. £1. Peter Beamish (732476).
Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).
Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).
Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).
Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk
Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).\\

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the March newsletter is 19th February.

Village Life

The January edition is sponsored by Paul at The Maltsters Arms

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 78, January 2008

Happy New Year to all of our readers and welcome to the first edition of Village Life for 2008, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 14th Jan. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Paul at the village pub for his kind sponsorship of this edition of Village Life. His generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £18) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter’s church services for next five weeks:
Sun. 30th Dec. – Joint Benefice Holy Communion, All Saints, Moreleigh, 10.30am
Sun. 6th Jan. - Holy Communion, 9.15am,
Sun. 13th Jan. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 20th Jan. – Family service, 10.30 am
Sun. 27th Jan. – Holy Communion, 10.30am

Village Christmas tree – yet again we’re very fortunate to have a super tree on show for villagers. Many thanks to John Horswill, Paul Lucas, Ray Shinner (and anybody else involved) for setting up the tree and the lights. Thanks also to Paul, David & Janice and Gerry & Rogeria for organising the collection boxes.

Carols by the tree – there was an excellent turnout for this year’s carol service around the village tree. Thanks to all who supported the event. Hopefully we won’t run out of mince pies next year!

Church coffee morning – Tue. 15th Jan. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. December’s winners:
1st Gwen Janes, Marl Park, £30
2nd Amy Prowse, Kingsbridge, £15
3rd Lyn Teague, Police House, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all our members. If you’d like to join our lottery please phone Marcia Ball (732739).

Village shop – Gerry and Rogeria have advised us that the shop’s Christmas opening hours are: • Mon 24th normal hours • Christmas Day closed • Boxing Day 8am-4pm • Thu. 27th to Mon 31st normal hours • Tue. 1st Jan. 8am-4pm

Filling station – David and Janice have advised us that the filling station’s Christmas opening hours are: • Mon. 24th 7am-9pm • Christmas Day closed • Boxing Day 9am-6.30pm • 27th to 30th 7.30am-8.30pm • Mon 31st 7.30am-8pm • Tue. 1st Jan. 9.30am-6.30pm

Village pub Christmas times:
24th Midday to midnight
25th 11am to 2pm and 7pm to 11pm
26th Midday to 10.30pm
I would like to charge a fee for Christmas Day, in the form of a child’s gift, which will be passed on to the children’s ward at Torbay Hospital. Obviously it’s optional, but please enter into the Christmas spirit.
New Year’s Eve – pantomime fancy dress. Music by The Local Boys.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Regards, Paul

Fish and chip van – Phill would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst he has been sorting out initial problems with the van. The menu is being developed and Phill has now added three new vegetarian dishes to it. The van will be operating on these dates for the holiday period (times are posted on the shop noticeboard): Fri. 28th & Sat. 29th Dec. and Fri. 4th & Sat. 5th Jan. After that it is back to normal, i.e. Mon./Wed./Fri./Sat. each week.

Harbourne Shuttle – last month’s AGM reported another successful year. However, despite taking on two new drivers this month (Stuart Dance and Paul Lucas) the Shuttle is in desperate need of new drivers. So, can you spare one morning a month??? The committee is able to guarantee the current level of service only until the end of March. Unless more volunteer drivers come forward then, as a first step, from April one of the three daily services will close down. It may be that further cuts will be necessary subsequent to that. This is the last thing that the committee wishes to do, but there is no other option. Simply, there aren’t enough volunteers. Could you spare one morning (Wed/Thu/Fri) a month or even one every two months? The more drivers we have, the fewer drives for each it is. You do not need a PSV license, but there is a short test with a driving instructor for insurance purposes. Would you be interested? If so, please ring Shuttle chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). The Shuttle has been operating for almost 25 years and the committee believes that it still has an important part to play in the community.

Pub quiz - the next quiz, in aid of the Harbourne Shuttle, is on Fri. 4th Jan. (from 8.45).

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 10th and 24th Jan. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Senior Citizens’ Dinner – the annual dinner is on Sat. 12th Jan. (6pm) at the village school. As ever the dinner is organised and funded by the Youth Club. Entertainment is courtesy of Brian Saitch. Details, Joan Crimp (732625).

Youth Club – Abigail Heath is the 2008 Carnival Queen. Her attendants are Iris Tapper and Olivia Heath. We wish all of them an enjoyable year ahead. Club members are off to the Totnes panto on Tue 15th Jan. There are a few places left – contact Gwen Janes on 732447. The club is planning to celebrate its 40th birthday in March with a reunion for all youth club members of the past forty years. This will be a ticket-only event. More news soon.
We will be having various events during the year and our August carnival will hopefully be bigger and better, so all of you please start planning for it now. Key contact is Bob Monaghan (732472).

Wildlife Watch – the next Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group event is on Sun. 27th Jan. Details: Lucy (732668).

Nature reserve - it is hoped to launch the Harbertonford Nature Reserve Group with a public meeting in January (no date received yet). Anybody interested in commenting on the draft documents or helping with the working parties please contact Geoff Broom on 731097.

Conjuring Up Comedy – HSSG is delighted to announce that Ian Keable, magician (he’s a member of the Magic Circle), mind reader and comedian will be performing “Conjuring Up Comedy” at the Village Hall on Sat. 2nd Feb. (from 7.30pm). This promises to be a very special evening. Ages 12 and upwards. Tickets are £5 and £4 and are available from Jean (732670) or Jackie (732603).

Bingo evening – close to £300 was raised the recent prize bingo for Village Hall funds. Thanks to all who supported it.

Fordstock – a number of key posts have been filled. A security supremo is still sought. Details: Lucy (732668).

Flower Show 2008 – with the days about to get longer (hooray) and warmer (dubious), it’s worth prompting villagers about the summer flower show (traditionally it’s on the first Saturday in August). The number of entries last year was encouraging and the committee is very keen to stimulate even more interest this time around. The main categories are: (i) vegetables (ii) flowers (iii) cookery (iv) handicraft and (v) children’s classes. More details soon.

Year Planner 2008

Annual village events [(P) = Provisional date]
12 Jul., Fordstock (P), 2 Aug, Flower Show (P), 22-25 Aug., Carnival (P), 25 Aug., Street Party (P)

HSSG events (in H/ford V Hall)
2 Feb., Ian Keable (conjurer/comedian), 16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company

Harberton Folk events
12 Jan., Sultans of Squeeze (H/ton), 23 Feb., Kathryn & Peter Tickell (Ariel), 29 Mar., Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham (Ariel), 12 Apr., Chanter, 17 May, Acoustic Fairport, 6 Jul., Peter Knight's Gigspanner (H/ton)

Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (tel: 0845-146-1460)
21 Feb., Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra, 3 May City of London Sinfonia To add to this list please contact Graham Clayton on 732603

Village Hall (kitchen extension) – no news this month. For information, contact Sue Groom (732462).

Cricket – Harberton CC is looking for keen young cricketers to join its under 13 squad next season. As HCC is a small club it needs to plan ahead for each season and that means recruiting enough new faces to join our U13 team ready for next season. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please email Darren Stibbs at diamonddaz999@hotmail.com

H/ford Football Club wishes all supporters a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Harberton Folk (HF) - welcomes Sultans of Squeeze to Harberton Parish Hall on Sat. 12th Jan. A few tickets are still available.
HF events up to July can be seen in the Year Planner above, but two major folk acts play @ Folk on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee Mill soon:
Sun. 20 Jan. (8pm), Martin Carthy, £8/£10.
Sun. 10 Feb. (8pm), Martin Simpson, £10/£12.
Book both/either by email through www.moorfolk.co.uk. HF contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk

Coast & Countryside events – here are limited details of some of January’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For more details and events further afield see brochure (details below).
Sat 12th “Orchard Wassail.” Enjoy a BarBQ supper and apple cake under the stars and then see the wassail queen enact the tradition of wassailing the old apple trees, to the tunes of morris dancing and singing in the orchard. Storytelling follows. Scout hut, Church Orchard, Stoke Gabriel, 6pm (for BarBQ). £2/£1 (families £5).
Sun 13th “Learn to prune”. Totnes area. (Charles Staniland, 01364-653169). Must book.
Sat 19th “An introduction to Slapton Ley”. Slapton Field Centre, 10-4. Must book (01548-580685).
Sun. 20th “Salcombe Harbour’s winter wildlife viewed from a boat”. Salcombe Harbour Office, 10.00-11.30am. No small children or dogs. Must book (01548-843791). £7.50 each.
Sun. 27th “Changing climates, changing landscapes” Guided walk around Prawle. East Prawle village green, 10.30am-1.30pm. Must book (01752-897034). £3/£1.
Details are in the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Autumn/Winter 2007 (from the shop or the filling station or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

Farmers markets (Jan.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 5th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 26th. Note that these are unconfirmed dates at time of going to print.

Parish Council News – see the Parish News magazine.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:
Allotments for the village campaign - Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk
Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).
Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)
Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).
Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).
Church choir: Peter Beamish (732476).
Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).
Harberton Cricket Club: Tony Hawtin (732381).
Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)
H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).
Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).
Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).
Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 10th & 24th Jan.
Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).
Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496), Ruth Robinson (732442).
Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).
St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).
Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)
Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).
Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).
Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).
Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk
Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).
Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).
Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the February newsletter is 21st January.

The January edition

Paul at The Maltsters Arms

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 78, January 2008

Happy New Year to all of our readers and welcome to the first edition of Village Life for 2008, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 14th Jan. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Paul at the village pub for his kind sponsorship of this edition of Village Life. His generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £18) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

Sun. 30th Dec. – Joint Benefice Holy Communion, All Saints, Moreleigh, 10.30am
Sun. 6th Jan. - Holy Communion, 9.15am,
Sun. 13th Jan. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 20th Jan. – Family service, 10.30 am
Sun. 27th Jan. – Holy Communion, 10.30am

Village Christmas tree – yet again we’re very fortunate to have a super tree on show for villagers. Many thanks to John Horswill, Paul Lucas, Ray Shinner (and anybody else involved) for setting up the tree and the lights. Thanks also to Paul, David & Janice and Gerry & Rogeria for organising the collection boxes.

Carols by the tree – there was an excellent turnout for this year’s carol service around the village tree. Thanks to all who supported the event. Hopefully we won’t run out of mince pies next year!

Church coffee morning – Tue. 15th Jan. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. December’s winners:
1st Gwen Janes, Marl Park, £30
2nd Amy Prowse, Kingsbridge, £15
3rd Lyn Teague, Police House, £10\\

Village shop – Gerry and Rogeria have advised us that the shop’s Christmas opening hours are: • Mon 24th normal hours • Christmas Day closed • Boxing Day 8am-4pm • Thu. 27th to Mon 31st normal hours • Tue. 1st Jan. 8am-4pm

Filling station – David and Janice have advised us that the filling station’s Christmas opening hours are: • Mon. 24th 7am-9pm • Christmas Day closed • Boxing Day 9am-6.30pm • 27th to 30th 7.30am-8.30pm • Mon 31st 7.30am-8pm • Tue. 1st Jan. 9.30am-6.30pm

Village pub Christmas times:
24th Midday to midnight
25th 11am to 2pm and 7pm to 11pm
26th Midday to 10.30pm
I would like to charge a fee for Christmas Day, in the form of a child’s gift, which will be passed on to the children’s ward at Torbay Hospital. Obviously it’s optional, but please enter into the Christmas spirit.
New Year’s Eve – pantomime fancy dress. Music by The Local Boys.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Regards, Paul

Fish and chip van – Phill would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst he has been sorting out initial problems with the van. The menu is being developed and Phill has now added three new vegetarian dishes to it. The van will be operating on these dates for the holiday period (times are posted on the shop noticeboard): Fri. 28th & Sat. 29th Dec. and Fri. 4th & Sat. 5th Jan. After that it is back to normal, i.e. Mon./Wed./Fri./Sat. each week.

Harbourne Shuttle – last month’s AGM reported another successful year. However, despite taking on two new drivers this month (Stuart Dance and Paul Lucas) the Shuttle is in desperate need of new drivers. So, can you spare one morning a month??? The committee is able to guarantee the current level of service only until the end of March. Unless more volunteer drivers come forward then, as a first step, from April one of the three daily services will close down. It may be that further cuts will be necessary subsequent to that. This is the last thing that the committee wishes to do, but there is no other option. Simply, there aren’t enough volunteers. Could you spare one morning (Wed/Thu/Fri) a month or even one every two months? The more drivers we have, the fewer drives for each it is. You do not need a PSV license, but there is a short test with a driving instructor for insurance purposes. Would you be interested? If so, please ring Shuttle chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). The Shuttle has been operating for almost 25 years and the committee believes that it still has an important part to play in the community.

Pub quiz - the next quiz, in aid of the Harbourne Shuttle, is on Fri. 4th Jan. (from 8.45).

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 10th and 24th Jan. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Senior Citizens’ Dinner – the annual dinner is on Sat. 12th Jan. (6pm) at the village school. As ever the dinner is organised and funded by the Youth Club. Entertainment is courtesy of Brian Saitch. Details, Joan Crimp (732625).

Youth Club – Abigail Heath is the 2008 Carnival Queen. Her attendants are Iris Tapper and Olivia Heath. We wish all of them an enjoyable year ahead. Club members are off to the Totnes panto on Tue 15th Jan. There are a few places left – contact Gwen Janes on 732447. The club is planning to celebrate its 40th birthday in March with a reunion for all youth club members of the past forty years. This will be a ticket-only event. More news soon.
We will be having various events during the year and our August carnival will hopefully be bigger and better, so all of you please start planning for it now. Key contact is Bob Monaghan (732472).

Wildlife Watch – the next Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group event is on Sun. 27th Jan. Details: Lucy (732668).

Nature reserve - it is hoped to launch the Harbertonford Nature Reserve Group with a public meeting in January (no date received yet). Anybody interested in commenting on the draft documents or helping with the working parties please contact Geoff Broom on 731097.

Conjuring Up Comedy – HSSG is delighted to announce that Ian Keable, magician (he’s a member of the Magic Circle), mind reader and comedian will be performing “Conjuring Up Comedy” at the Village Hall on Sat. 2nd Feb. (from 7.30pm). This promises to be a very special evening. Ages 12 and upwards. Tickets are £5 and £4 and are available from Jean (732670) or Jackie (732603).

Bingo evening – close to £300 was raised the recent prize bingo for Village Hall funds. Thanks to all who supported it.

Fordstock – a number of key posts have been filled. A security supremo is still sought. Details: Lucy (732668).

Flower Show 2008 – with the days about to get longer (hooray) and warmer (dubious), it’s worth prompting villagers about the summer flower show (traditionally it’s on the first Saturday in August). The number of entries last year was encouraging and the committee is very keen to stimulate even more interest this time around. The main categories are: (i) vegetables (ii) flowers (iii) cookery (iv) handicraft and (v) children’s classes. More details soon.

Annual village events [(P) = Provisional date]
12 Jul., Fordstock (P), 2 Aug, Flower Show (P), 22-25 Aug., Carnival (P), 25 Aug., Street Party (P)

HSSG events (in H/ford V Hall)
2 Feb., Ian Keable (conjurer/comedian), 16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company

	12 Jan., Sultans of Squeeze (H/ton), 23 Feb., Kathryn & Peter Tickell (Ariel), 29 Mar., Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham (Ariel), 12 Apr., Chanter, 17 May, Acoustic Fairport, 6 Jul., Peter Knight's Gigspanner (H/ton)

Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (tel: 0845-146-1460)
21 Feb., Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra, 3 May City of London Sinfonia

Village Hall (kitchen extension) – no news this month. For information, contact Sue Groom (732462).

H/ford Football Club wishes all supporters a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Harberton Folk (HF) - welcomes Sultans of Squeeze to Harberton Parish Hall on Sat. 12th Jan. A few tickets are still available.
HF events up to July can be seen in the Year Planner above, but two major folk acts play @ Folk on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee Mill soon:
Sun. 20 Jan. (8pm), Martin Carthy, £8/£10.
Sun. 10 Feb. (8pm), Martin Simpson, £10/£12.
Book both/either by email through www.moorfolk.co.uk. HF contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk

Coast & Countryside events – here are limited details of some of January’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. For more details and events further afield see brochure (details below).
Sat 12th “Orchard Wassail.” Enjoy a BarBQ supper and apple cake under the stars and then see the wassail queen enact the tradition of wassailing the old apple trees, to the tunes of morris dancing and singing in the orchard. Storytelling follows. Scout hut, Church Orchard, Stoke Gabriel, 6pm (for BarBQ). £2/£1 (families £5).
Sun 13th “Learn to prune”. Totnes area. (Charles Staniland, 01364-653169). Must book.
Sat 19th “An introduction to Slapton Ley”. Slapton Field Centre, 10-4. Must book (01548-580685).
Sun. 20th “Salcombe Harbour’s winter wildlife viewed from a boat”. Salcombe Harbour Office, 10.00-11.30am. No small children or dogs. Must book (01548-843791). £7.50 each.
Sun. 27th “Changing climates, changing landscapes” Guided walk around Prawle. East Prawle village green, 10.30am-1.30pm. Must book (01752-897034). £3/£1.
Details are in the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Autumn/Winter 2007 (from the shop or the filling station or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

Farmers markets (Jan.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 5th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 26th. Note that these are unconfirmed dates at time of going to print.

Church choir: Peter Beamish (732476).\\

Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 10th & 24th Jan.\\

Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).
Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the February newsletter is 21st January.

The December 2007 issue is further down the page

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 77, December 2007

Welcome to the December edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG - the next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 14th Jan. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Clive and Susan Gauntlett for their kind sponsorship of this edition of Village Life. Their generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £18) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter’s church services for next five weeks:
Sun. 2nd Dec. - Holy Communion, 9.15am,
Sun. 2nd Dec. - Advent Praise (Ugborough, 4pm)
Sun. 9th Dec. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 16th Dec. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 23rd Dec. – Carol service, 10.30am,
Mon 24th Dec. – Crib service, 11.00 am, Midnight mass, 11.30 pm
Sun. 30th Dec. – Joint Benefice Holy Communion, All Saints, Moreleigh, 10.30am

Carols by the tree – this year’s carol service by the village Christmas tree is on Sun. 16th Dec. (7pm). Mince pies and hot drinks in abundance. It’s an excellent, seasonal village event and all ages are very welcome. Details: Jackie Clayton (732603). Could you help out with the music for this event? Something portable, fairly loud and jolly - possibly an accordion. Call Jackie if you can.

Church coffee morning – Tue. 18th Dec. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw.\\ November’s winners:
1st Gill Ford-Cross, Hernaford Lane, £30
2nd Lindsay Powell, Old Road, £15
3rd Ann & John Bowhay, Marl Park, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all our members. If you’d like to join our lottery please phone Marcia Ball (732739).

Christmas at St Peter’s – we shall be decorating the church on Fri. 21st Dec. (from 2pm). Gifts of flowers, foliage etc. would be very welcome. Why not give a bunch of flowers in memory of a loved one? It would help to make the church look so special at Christmas. St Peter’s P.C.C.

National recognition – many congratulations to villager Rob Gulley and his team. Rob’s firm recently won the prize of the “Best Energy Efficient Builder in Britain” at this year’s Builder of The Year Awards.

Nature reserve - a draft constitution and first year management plan have been drawn up for comment by anybody interested in the Reserve. It is hoped to launch the Harbertonford Nature Reserve Group with a public meeting in January, and to reach agreement with the Environment Agency to undertake conservation work on the site including the early organisation of working parties to start clearing unwanted shrub growth. Anybody interested in commenting on the draft documents or helping with the working parties please contact Geoff Broom on 731097.

Allotments for the village campaign – details: Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Fordstock – an update on Fordstock 2008 will appear in next month’s issue.

Totnes Adult & Community Learning – one-day courses in the Village Hall this month (both 10-4). Sat. 1st – “Start to paint with acrylics” and Sat. 8th – “Flowers for Christmas”. Bookings: 862020.

Women’s Self Defence evening – villager Simon Wishy is a martial arts instructor and third degree black belt in Goju-Shorin Karate. He is running a 2½ hour course that includes ideas on how to improve assertiveness and awareness, as well as how to address the issues of actual physical combat. This particular course is designed for women - and on this occasion please forgive the fact that the instructor is a man! It’s on Tue. 4th Dec. (V Hall, 7.00-9:30pm). There are limited places available and the cost is £12. It is possible to reserve a place by calling Simon or Carmen Wishy (732988). Proceeds go to Harbertonford Pre-school.

Santa’s Special – the Harbourne Shuttle is again running a special (return) service into Totnes for the late night Christmas shopping on Tue. 4th & 11th Dec. There will be two runs into town from H/F (at 5pm and 6.45pm), via Harberton and one run from Cornworthy (leaving at 6pm), Tuckenhay & Ashprington. There are two return trips, leaving Totnes (The Bull) at 8.30pm and 9.30pm. Single tickets cost £1. Accompanied children (U14) 50p. No other concessions.

Harbourne Shuttle – the AGM will be held at the Durant Arms, Ashprington on Wed. 5th Dec. (7.30pm). All supporters very welcome. For a lift to the meeting, call Brian Lawrence (732092).

The village pub has been very busy of late, not only trade-wise. A number of fundraising events (monthly quizzes and two auctions) for good causes have been organised. Over £300 was raised for the Poppy Appeal at the last auction – many thanks to auctioneer John Horswill and to all of you who supported the event in any way. The next quiz, in aid of the Youth Club, is on Fri. 7th Dec. (from 8.45).

Christmas times: 24th Midday to midnight
25th 11am to 2pm and 7pm to 11pm
26th Midday to 10.30pm
I would like to charge a fee for Christmas Day, in the form of a child’s gift, which will be passed on to the children’s ward at Torbay Hospital. Obviously it’s optional, but please enter into the Christmas spirit.
New Year’s Eve – pantomime fancy dress. Music by The Local Boys.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Regards, Paul

Bingo evening – there is a prize bingo for Village Hall funds on Sat. 8th Dec., 7.30pm.

Village Hall (kitchen extension) – the committee are delighted to report that we have now received confirmation that two of our three grant applications have been successful. This means that we are now in a position to undertake the ground work and put up the shell of the extension. We would like to invite everyone to pop into the hall on Tue. 11th Dec. (7- 9pm) when the plans will be on view. Coffee & mince pies. We would value both your support and suggestions in what is an important initiative to improve one of the few remaining village facilities.

Youth Club – the club is planning to celebrate its 40th birthday in March with a reunion for all youth club members of the past forty years. This will be a ticket-only event. More news soon. This year’s Christmas party, at which Miss Harbertonford 2008 will be chosen, is on Thu.13th Dec.

Recently some club members went to Exeter to play basketball with a difference. It was against a team of disabled children and everyone had to play in a wheelchair. They raised about £200 towards new wheelchairs for the children - a fantastic effort.
We will be having various events during the year and our August carnival will hopefully be bigger and better, so all of you please start planning for it now. Key contact is Bob Monaghan (732472).

Wildlife Watch – the Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group has a Christmas Lights event on Sun. 16th (10.30-12.30, Sharpham Estate). After a walk in the woods to hunt for natural materials, we’ll warm up round the fire in the South Wing to turn our collection into beautiful Christmas lanterns. Details: Lucy on 732668.

Village shop – Gerry and Rogeria have advised us that the shop’s Christmas opening hours are:
Mon 24th normal hours
Christmas Day closed
Boxing Day 8am-4pm
Thu. 27th to Mon 31st normal hours
Tue. 1st Jan. 8am-4pm

Filling station – David and Janice have advised us that the filling station’s Christmas opening hours are:
Mon. 24th 7am-9pm
Christmas Day closed
Boxing Day 9am-6.30pm
27th to 30th 7.30am-8.30pm
Mon 31st 7.30am-8pm
Tue. 1st Jan. 9.30am-6.30pm

Senior Citizens’ Dinner – the annual dinner is on Sat. 12th Jan. (6pm) at the village school. As ever the dinner is organised and funded by the Youth Club which raised £320 from its November bingo evening. Thanks to all who supported it.

Ellingtonia – last week’s gig at the Village Hall was a fantastic evening. Particular thanks to Sue Deakin for organising it and thanks to all the other helpers for their hard work.

Cricket – Harberton CC is looking for keen young cricketers to join its under 13 squad next season. Harberton youth cricket has been a tremendous success in the last few years, as the club has seen a small but dedicated young team blossom under the guidance of some excellent coaching at its lovely Stonehills ground. This summer HCC entered teams into the U13 and U15 South Devon League and next year it will be running an U17 team. As HCC is a small club it needs to plan ahead for each season and that means recruiting enough new faces to join our U13 team ready for next season. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please email Darren Stibbs at diamonddaz999@hotmail.com

H/ford Football Club would like to thank the Attree family for their kind donation (and fitting) of a new gate at the ground. Sadly the first team lost on penalties in the latest round of the Herald Cup. The club asks that people wishing to use its car park should contact Steve Jane (732479).

Harberton Folk - welcomes St Agnes Fountain to the Ariel Centre on Sun. 16th Dec. A few tickets are still available.

Events for Jan. to Mar. can be seen in the Year Planner below.

There are lots of folk events around South Devon (too many to print). Contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk

Coast & Countryside events – we don’t have room to print details of this month’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. Details are in the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Autumn/Winter 2007 from the shop or the filling station (or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

Year Planner 2007-8

HSSG events (all in H/ford V Hall)
2 Feb., Ian Keable (conjurer/comedian), 16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company

Harberton Folk events 12 Jan., Sultans of Squeeze (H/ton), 23 Feb., Kathryn & Peter Tickell (Ariel), 29 Mar., Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham (Ariel), 12 Apr., Chanter, 17 May, Acoustic Fairport,

Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (tel: 0845-146-1460) 21 Feb., Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra, 3 May City of London Sinfonia

To add to this list please contact Graham Clayton on 732603

Farmers markets (Dec.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 1st or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 22nd.

Parish Council News – see the Parish News magazine.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details: Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).
Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)
Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462). Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).
Church choir: Peter Beamish (732476).
Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).
Harberton Cricket Club: Tony Hawtin (732381).
Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)
H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).
Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).
Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).
Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next date: 13th Dec.
Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).
Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496), Ruth Robinson (732442).
Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352). St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).
Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group: Lucy (732668)
Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).
Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).
Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).
Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk
Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).
Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).
Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). Because of the Christmas break, the copy deadline for the January newsletter is earlier this month – 18th December.

Merry Christmas and a peaceful and happy New Year to all of our readers. Many thanks for your continued support.

This month’s edition

Clive & Susan Gauntlett

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 77, December 2007

Welcome to the December edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Clive and Susan Gauntlett for their kind sponsorship of this edition of Village Life. Their generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £18) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

Sun. 2nd Dec. - Holy Communion, 9.15am,
Sun. 2nd Dec. - Advent Praise (Ugborough, 4pm)
Sun. 9th Dec. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 16th Dec. - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 23rd Dec. – Carol service, 10.30am,
Mon 24th Dec. – Crib service, 11.00 am, Midnight mass, 11.30 pm
Sun. 30th Dec. – Joint Benefice Holy Communion, All Saints, Moreleigh, 10.30am

Carols by the tree – this year’s carol service by the village Christmas tree is on Sun. 16th Dec. (7pm). Mince pies and hot drinks in abundance. It’s an excellent, seasonal village event and all ages are very welcome. Details: Jackie Clayton (732603). Could you help out with the music for this event? Something portable, fairly loud and jolly - possibly an accordion. Call Jackie if you can.

Church coffee morning – Tue. 18th Dec. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw.\\ November’s winners:
1st Gill Ford-Cross, Hernaford Lane, £30
2nd Lindsay Powell, Old Road, £15
3rd Ann & John Bowhay, Marl Park, £10\\

Christmas at St Peter’s – we shall be decorating the church on Fri. 21st Dec. (from 2pm). Gifts of flowers, foliage etc. would be very welcome. Why not give a bunch of flowers in memory of a loved one? It would help to make the church look so special at Christmas. St Peter’s P.C.C.

National recognition – many congratulations to villager Rob Gulley and his team. Rob’s firm recently won the prize of the “Best Energy Efficient Builder in Britain” at this year’s Builder of The Year Awards.

Nature reserve - a draft constitution and first year management plan have been drawn up for comment by anybody interested in the Reserve. It is hoped to launch the Harbertonford Nature Reserve Group with a public meeting in January, and to reach agreement with the Environment Agency to undertake conservation work on the site including the early organisation of working parties to start clearing unwanted shrub growth. Anybody interested in commenting on the draft documents or helping with the working parties please contact Geoff Broom on 731097.

Allotments for the village campaign – details: Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Fordstock – an update on Fordstock 2008 will appear in next month’s issue.

Totnes Adult & Community Learning – one-day courses in the Village Hall this month (both 10-4). Sat. 1st – “Start to paint with acrylics” and Sat. 8th – “Flowers for Christmas”. Bookings: 862020.

Women’s Self Defence evening – villager Simon Wishy is a martial arts instructor and third degree black belt in Goju-Shorin Karate. He is running a 2½ hour course that includes ideas on how to improve assertiveness and awareness, as well as how to address the issues of actual physical combat. This particular course is designed for women - and on this occasion please forgive the fact that the instructor is a man! It’s on Tue. 4th Dec. (V Hall, 7.00-9:30pm). There are limited places available and the cost is £12. It is possible to reserve a place by calling Simon or Carmen Wishy (732988). Proceeds go to Harbertonford Pre-school.

Santa’s Special – the Harbourne Shuttle is again running a special (return) service into Totnes for the late night Christmas shopping on Tue. 4th & 11th Dec. There will be two runs into town from H/F (at 5pm and 6.45pm), via Harberton and one run from Cornworthy (leaving at 6pm), Tuckenhay & Ashprington. There are two return trips, leaving Totnes (The Bull) at 8.30pm and 9.30pm. Single tickets cost £1. Accompanied children (U14) 50p. No other concessions.

Harbourne Shuttle – the AGM will be held at the Durant Arms, Ashprington on Wed. 5th Dec. (7.30pm). All supporters very welcome. For a lift to the meeting, call Brian Lawrence (732092).

The village pub has been very busy of late, not only trade-wise. A number of fundraising events (monthly quizzes and two auctions) for good causes have been organised. Over £300 was raised for the Poppy Appeal at the last auction – many thanks to auctioneer John Horswill and to all of you who supported the event in any way. The next quiz, in aid of the Youth Club, is on Fri. 7th Dec. (from 8.45).

Christmas times: 24th Midday to midnight\\

Bingo evening – there is a prize bingo for Village Hall funds on Sat. 8th Dec., 7.30pm.

Village Hall (kitchen extension) – the committee are delighted to report that we have now received confirmation that two of our three grant applications have been successful. This means that we are now in a position to undertake the ground work and put up the shell of the extension. We would like to invite everyone to pop into the hall on Tue. 11th Dec. (7- 9pm) when the plans will be on view. Coffee & mince pies. We would value both your support and suggestions in what is an important initiative to improve one of the few remaining village facilities.

Youth Club – the club is planning to celebrate its 40th birthday in March with a reunion for all youth club members of the past forty years. This will be a ticket-only event. More news soon. This year’s Christmas party, at which Miss Harbertonford 2008 will be chosen, is on Thu.13th Dec.

Recently some club members went to Exeter to play basketball with a difference. It was against a team of disabled children and everyone had to play in a wheelchair. They raised about £200 towards new wheelchairs for the children - a fantastic effort.\\

Wildlife Watch – the Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group has a Christmas Lights event on Sun. 16th (10.30-12.30, Sharpham Estate). After a walk in the woods to hunt for natural materials, we’ll warm up round the fire in the South Wing to turn our collection into beautiful Christmas lanterns. Details: Lucy on 732668.

Village shop – Gerry and Rogeria have advised us that the shop’s Christmas opening hours are:
Mon 24th normal hours
Christmas Day closed
Boxing Day 8am-4pm
Thu. 27th to Mon 31st normal hours
Tue. 1st Jan. 8am-4pm

Filling station – David and Janice have advised us that the filling station’s Christmas opening hours are:
Mon. 24th 7am-9pm
Christmas Day closed
Boxing Day 9am-6.30pm
27th to 30th 7.30am-8.30pm
Mon 31st 7.30am-8pm
Tue. 1st Jan. 9.30am-6.30pm

Senior Citizens’ Dinner – the annual dinner is on Sat. 12th Jan. (6pm) at the village school. As ever the dinner is organised and funded by the Youth Club which raised £320 from its November bingo evening. Thanks to all who supported it.

Ellingtonia – last week’s gig at the Village Hall was a fantastic evening. Particular thanks to Sue Deakin for organising it and thanks to all the other helpers for their hard work.

Cricket – Harberton CC is looking for keen young cricketers to join its under 13 squad next season. Harberton youth cricket has been a tremendous success in the last few years, as the club has seen a small but dedicated young team blossom under the guidance of some excellent coaching at its lovely Stonehills ground. This summer HCC entered teams into the U13 and U15 South Devon League and next year it will be running an U17 team. As HCC is a small club it needs to plan ahead for each season and that means recruiting enough new faces to join our U13 team ready for next season. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please email Darren Stibbs at diamonddaz999@hotmail.com

H/ford Football Club would like to thank the Attree family for their kind donation (and fitting) of a new gate at the ground. Sadly the first team lost on penalties in the latest round of the Herald Cup. The club asks that people wishing to use its car park should contact Steve Jane (732479).

Harberton Folk - welcomes St Agnes Fountain to the Ariel Centre on Sun. 16th Dec. A few tickets are still available.

Events for Jan. to Mar. can be seen in the Year Planner below.

There are lots of folk events around South Devon (too many to print). Contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk

Coast & Countryside events – we don’t have room to print details of this month’s walks, talks & events in the South Hams. Details are in the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Autumn/Winter 2007 from the shop or the filling station (or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

Year Planner 2007-8

HSSG events (all in H/ford V Hall)
2 Feb., Ian Keable (conjurer/comedian), 16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company

Harberton Folk events 12 Jan., Sultans of Squeeze (H/ton), 23 Feb., Kathryn & Peter Tickell (Ariel), 29 Mar., Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham (Ariel), 12 Apr., Chanter, 17 May, Acoustic Fairport,

Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (tel: 0845-146-1460) 21 Feb., Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra, 3 May City of London Sinfonia

Farmers markets (Dec.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 1st or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 22nd.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:

Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).

Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next date: 13th Dec.\\

Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).

	2 Feb., Ian Keable (conjurer/comedian), 16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company

	12 Jan., Sultans of Squeeze (H/ton), 23 Feb., Kathryn & Peter Tickell (Ariel), 29 Mar., Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham (Ariel), 12 Apr., Chanter, 17 May, Acoustic Fairport, 

	21 Feb., Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra, 3 May City of London Sinfonia

John & Josephine of Bridgeside

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 76, November 2007

Welcome to the November edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG’s AGM was held on 15th Oct. and Geoff Broom succeeded Steve Woollett as Chair. The committee thanked Steve for all of his hard work in that role since the group’s inception eight years ago. The next HSSG meeting at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd) is on Mon. 19th Nov. (from 8pm). All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to John and Josephine for sponsoring this edition of Village Life. Their generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £18) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

Sun. 4th - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 11th - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 18th – Family service, 10.30am
Sun. 25th - Holy Communion, 10.30am
Sun. 2nd Dec. - Holy Communion, 9.15am and Advent Praise (Ugborough, 4pm)

Church coffee morning – Tue. 20th Nov. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. August’s winners:
1st Florence Rigby, Lower Luscombe, £30
2nd Gwen Janes, Marl Park, £15
3rd June Palmer, Mill Court, £10\\

Harvest festival - this year’s harvest festival was a very enjoyable evening. It was wonderful to see so many people in church and over fifty sat down to a really lovely harvest supper in the Village Hall. Our grateful thanks go to everyone who gave flowers, fruit and vegetables. Also to those who did the decorating and helped to prepare the supper (especially the ladies who made the delicious apple pies). Last, but not least, many thanks to the Youth Club for the loan of plates, picture and harvest table in the Village Hall. We thank you all most sincerely. St. Peter’s P.C.C.

Allotments – there has been a very positive response to recent publicity about village allotments. If you’re interested in this, please contact Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Nature reserve - following the August meeting with the Environment Agency, consideration is being given to setting up a trust or company to enter into an agreement with the Agency and to identify the next steps. Next meeting for those interested is on Tue. 30th Oct. (8pm) at Sampsons Barn. Contact: Geoff Broom (731097).

Fordstock – despite raising over £30,000 for local charity over the past ten years, Fordstock’s future is in the balance. Several long-serving committee members have decided to stand down. A new chairman is required as well as organisers for food, security, music, accounts, publicity and site management. There will be an open meeting in the Village Hall on Tue. 30th Oct (8pm). Please come along and volunteer your services if you want Fordstock to continue. Feel free to call Brian Gardiner (732657) for more information.

Playground committee – the AGM is on Thu. 1st Nov. (7.30pm) at 10 Bow Road.

Totnes Adult & Community Learning – there is a one-day course “Art history in great houses” in the Village Hall (10-4) on Sat. 3rd Nov. To book a place, phone 862020. Details of December courses can be found in the Year Planner below.

Bingo evening – a fundraiser for the senior citizens’ dinner will be held on Sat. 10th Nov. Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Wildlife Watch - do you like exploring, building camp fires and getting close to nature? Are you aged 5 to 12? Then the Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group could be for you! Sessions run from 10.30-12.30 at the Sharpham estate, cost £1 for Devon Wildlife Trust members and £2 for non-members. If you're over 8 you can leave the adults at home! On Sun. 18th Nov. you can join us for “Hiding Hibernating and Hoarding”. At this you can find out how and where our wildlife holes up for winter and make your own special shelter to snuggle up in with a good store of tasty treats for when you wake up. We'll play games and learn tips to help the creatures around us. Next month - Christmas Lights (16th Dec.). Details: Lucy on 732668.

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 15th and 29th Nov. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Plymouth Pavilions plays host to the Ten Tors Orchestra on Sun. 18th Nov. Phone 0845-146-1460 for details

School Christmas Fair – the P.T.F.A. has organised a school fair on Sat. 24th Nov. (2-4pm).
Raffles Games Stalls Cakes Teas
Face painting Plants Crafts
Everyone welcome!!! See you there!!! Support your local school!!!!

Ellingtonia play the music of Duke Ellington at the Village Hall on Sat. 24th Nov. Great songs, classic swing from this stunning nine-piece band. Organised by HSSG, it all starts at 8pm. Tickets are £8 in advance (from Sue Deakin – phone 732634) or £9 on the door. It’s £5 for students/U18’s. Highly recommended.

Crux Craft Fair is now in its fourteenth year and has a wonderful group of thirty craft makers and designers, and we are always bringing in new members to keep the fair fresh and up to date. We show textiles, ceramics, glass, a wide range of jewellery, photography, prints, wood and wooden toys, cards, leather and felted items, and indigo prints. As makers, we manage to combine the experience and understanding of rural craft with the design requirements of national and international sales markets, and many of us sell our work across the world. Crux is a delightful show to visit, with a wealth of beautiful and totally original work to see and buy; fascinating and unusual crafts which you can discuss with the maker, and just to make the pre-Christmas buying experience even better, we offer great food, lunches and refreshments, so that you can really take your time. Free parking too. Dates: 24th /25th Nov. Times: Sat 10-5, Sun. 10-5. Venue: Rattery Village Hall. Do visit our website: www.cruxcraftfair.co.uk.

Harberton Cricket Club’s AGM will be held at the Church House Inn, Harberton on Tue.27th Nov. (from 7.45). The ground has now been “put to bed” for the winter and it was fantastic to see so many of the club’s youngsters helping out with the end of season ground work.

Charity knit - there is a fundraising charity knit for the St John’s Ambulance on Fri. 30th Nov. (2-4pm). Village Hall. All very informal. Knitting not essential! Details: Frances Harvey (732297).

Harbourne Shuttle – the AGM will be held at the Durant Arms, Ashprington on Wed. 5th Dec. (from 7.30pm). All supporters very welcome. If you need a lift to the meeting please call Brian Lawrence on 732092.

Santa’s Special – the Harbourne Shuttle is again running a special (return) service into Totnes for the late night Christmas shopping on Tue. 4th & 11th Dec. There will be two runs into town from H/F (via Harberton) and one run from Cornworthy/Tuckenhay/Ashprington. More details next month.

Film night – despite a poor turnout for the excellent Little Miss Sunshine last month, HSSG plans another film evening in the spring.

Christmas music – could you play the music for the village “Carols Round the Tree” just before Christmas? We need something portable, fairly loud and jolly - possibly an accordion. If you can spare an hour and are not averse to free mince pies and punch, call Jackie (732603).

Harberton Folk - we would like to let everyone know that, for purely personal reasons, we will be 'retiring' from organising folk concert events at the end of our current programme which takes us right through to July 2008. We have had a fantastic ten years and have been privileged to work with many wonderful people on stage and backstage, and have been very lucky to enjoy the enthusiastic support of many large audiences for our events at Harberton Parish Hall and the Ariel Centre Totnes. Please note that our email and website based folk information service for South Devon which has developed over the years in conjunction with our events, reaching something in the region of 1,400 direct email contacts, will continue to operate. Thank you all - John and Jan Culf

Harberton Folk welcomes John Spiers & Jon Boden to the Ariel Centre in Totnes on Sat. 17th Nov. Tickets still available.

Events for Dec. to Mar. can be seen in the Year Planner below.

There are lots of folk events around South Devon (too many to print). Details at http://www.harbertonfolk.co.uk. In Totnes this month:
Thu. 8th (8pm), Totnes Folk Song Club @ Dartmouth Inn. Guest night with Jim Causley. Info: Anne & Steve (290427) or Andy (732312).
Harberton Folk contact: John Culf (863468) or johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk H/ford Football Club’s recent prize bingo raised £204 for funds. Thanks to all who supported it. Many thanks also to David and Janice Parnell at the Harbourne Filling Station who instigated Jet Petrol’s sponsorship of a new set of kit. The first team remains unbeaten and has reached the last 16 of the Herald Cup. Weds. training is now at the KEVICC all-weather pitch (6-7pm). New players very welcome.

Village Hall – the VH committee thanks everyone who responded to the questionnaire. We have now submitted a more ambitious plan and, provided we can secure the necessary grant funding, we hope to add a proper catering standard kitchen and a small bar, both with direct assess to the main hall. We’d value any suggestions on how we can also improve the general “feel” of the main hall. SHDC has offered some funding and other providers are talking to us seriously. Ros Stollard (Brook House – near the Church) has copies of the plans. Contact her on 732170 if you would like to see them. Watch this space, as when we get the go-ahead the ground work will start as soon as the contractors can move in. Thanks, Sue Groom.

2 Feb., Ian Keable (conjurer/comedian), 16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company Totnes Adult & Community Learning (All events in VHall, 10-4. Bookings: 862020)

1 Dec., Start to paint with acrylics, 8 Dec., Flowers for Christmas

Harberton Folk events
16 Dec., St Agnes Fountain (Ariel), 12 Jan., Sultans of Squeeze (H/ton), 23 Feb., Kathryn & Peter Tickell (Ariel), 29 Mar., Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham (Ariel)

Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (tel: 0845-146-1460)
21 Feb., Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra, 3 May City of London Sinfonia\\

Farmers markets (Nov.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 3rd or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 24th.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:\\

Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).\\

Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 15th & 29th Nov.\\

Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm)
Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).
St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).

Youth Club: Thurs. 6.30pm. V. Hall. Gwen Janes (732447).

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the December newsletter is 22nd November.

Harbertonford's newsletter Issue 75, October 2007

Welcome to the October edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG's AGM is Mon. 15th Oct. at Eunice Lucas' studio in Woodcourt Rd from 8pm. All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – this edition of Village Life has been funded from Village Hall/Fordstock funds and this has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you'd like to sponsor an edition (it costs £18) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter's church – times for October: Sun. 7th - Holy Communion, 9.15am Sun. 14th - Holy Communion, 9.15am Sun. 21st – Family service, 10.30am Sun. 28th - Holy Communion, 10.30am

Church coffee morning – Tue. 16th Oct. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter's church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. September's winners: 1st Judith Davidson, Woodland Rd., £30 2nd Margaret Penny, Riverdale, £15 3rd Val Jane's g/children, Mill Meadow, £10 Very many thanks for the continued support of all of our members. If you'd like to join our lottery please phone Marcia Ball (732739).

Play park – recently a lot of broken glass was found on the soft surface beneath the climbing frames and below the basketball net. As much of the dangerous debris as possible was cleared up, but parents should be aware that there could be more in the grass. This is disappointing news, after so much effort on the part of the play park committee and supporters to provide such excellent equipment.

Allotments – there has been a very positive response to last month's piece about village allotments. If you're interested in this, please contact Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 4th and 18th Oct. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Pub quiz – this month's quiz is on Fri. 5th Oct. (8.30pm start) and is a fundraiser for the village fireworks. Support your pub!!

Le Bal Folk dancing restarts this month on Fri. 5th Oct. at the Village Hall (8pm). Details: Roger Scammell (732269).

Totnes Adult & Community Learning these 10-week classes all started in September at the Village Hall: Mons. (10am-noon) – Land Art workshop Mons. (7-9pm) – Paint in iconic style (egg tempura/gold leaf) Tues. (1.00-3.30pm) – Learn to draw people Weds (10am-1pm) – Paint Effects C&G L1. For more details ring 862020. See also the one day courses (Nov. & Dec.) in the Year Planner below.

Film night – in Little Miss Sunshine (Certificate 15) a family, determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant, take a cross-country trip in their VW bus. HSSG is delighted to be showing this critically acclaimed, Oscar-winning film and thanks Villages In Action for its support of the evening. Film night is at the Village Hall on Sat. 13th Oct. (8pm). Tickets cost £5 (adults) or £4 (children 15-16, concessions) and are available from Jean Lambert (732670) or Jackie Clayton (732603). Book now to avoid disappointment.

Bingo evening – a fundraiser for the village school will be held on Sat. 20th Oct. Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Bingo evening – a fundraiser for the Halwell & Moreleigh Social Club will be held on Fri. 26th Oct. Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Wildlife Watch - do you like exploring, building camp fires and getting close to nature? Are you aged 5 to 12? Then the Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group could be for you! Sessions run from 10.30-12.30 at the Sharpham estate, cost £1 for Devon Wildlife Trust members and £2 for non-members. If you're over 8 you can leave the adults at home! On Sun. 28th Oct. you can join us for “Leafy Lunacy and Tasty Campfire Cooking”, at which we'll create a giant tree from fallen leaves. Then we shall collect our own autumn harvest from the surrounding trees and orchard to cook up a storm over our campfire in the woods. Later events: Sun. 18th Nov. Hiding Hibernating, Hoarding Sun. 16th Dec. Christmas Lights For more details call Lucy on 732668.

Fordstock – despite raising over £30,000 for local charity over the past ten years, Fordstock's future is in the balance. Several long-serving committee members have decided to stand down. A new chairman is required as well as organisers for food, security, music, accounts, publicity and site management. There will be an open meeting in the Village Hall on Tue. 30th Oct (8pm). Please come along and volunteer your services if you want Fordstock to continue. Feel free to call Brian Gardiner (732657) for more information.

Playground committee – the AGM is on Mon. 1st Nov. (7.30pm) at 10 Bow Road.

Crux Craft Fair – this year's fair (the 14th) is at Rattery VHall on 24/25th Nov. More details next month. www.cruxcraftfair.co.uk.

Village carnival – the organisers would like to thank everyone who supported this year's event in any way. Particular thanks are due to Steve Jane for the use of the football field, the judges of the carnival procession and the musicians who entertained us so well at the street party.

Football club – Simon Trant, a talented and popular player for the Fords for many years, from the youth teams up to the senior sides, died recently, aged 30. The club sends its sincere condolences to Simon's family, staunch supporters of HFC, and, as a mark of respect, cancelled its fixtures on 22nd September. HFC's reward for a fine 5-2 win at Sandford in the Devon Senior Cup is another long haul up north to take on Halwill. The club has a prize bingo evening on Sat. 6th Oct (V Hall, 7.30). Weds. training at the ground (6.30pm) continues. New players very welcome.

Harberton Cricket Club has had a great run of late and will retain the Mills Shield over the winter. Sadly, two of the club's stalwarts, Tony Hawtin and Dick Todd, are hanging up their boots after many successful seasons for HCC. Their retirements will be keenly felt and the club would like to place on record its grateful thanks to Tony and Dick for their immense contribution to HCC's current standing both on and off the field.

Table tennis – is anyone interested in re-starting a TT evening in H/ford? If so, please call Graham Clayton on 732603.

Plymouth Pavilions plays host to the Philharmonia Orchestra on Tue. 23rd Oct. Phone 0845-146-1460 for details.

Harberton Folk welcomes Brass Monkey to the Ariel centre on Sat. 13th Oct. Events for Nov. to Jan. can be seen in the Year Planner below. Other local folk events this month: Thu. 4th (8 wks) 8-9.30pm: Appalachian beginners' workshop - Civic Hall, Totnes Fri. 5th: Ralph McTell, Tavistock Wharf Thu. 11th: Auvo Quartet supported by Nyckelharpa, Barrel House, Totnes Mon. 15th: Runrig, Plymouth Pavilions Wed. 17th: Fairport Convention, Tavistock Wharf

Coast & Countryside events – the South Devon Walking Festival offers 27 organised walks in the South Hams from 13th to 27th Oct. There are also more than 20 other events in the area this month, but unfortunately we don't have space to print them. For more details, obtain the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Autumn/Winter 2007 from the shop or the filling station (or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

HSSG events (all in H/ford V Hall) 24 Nov., “Ellingtonia”. Jazz/dance band 2 Feb., Ian Keable (conjurer/comedian) 16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company

Totnes Adult & Community Learning.

3 Nov., Art history in great houses. 1 Dec., Start to paint with acrylics. 8 Dec., Flowers for Christmas.

Harberton Folk events Sat. 17 Nov., Spiers & Boden (Ariel) Sun. 16 Dec., St Agnes Fountain (Ariel) Sat. 12 Jan, Sultans of Squeeze (H/ton) Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts (Tel: 0845-146-1460) 18 Nov., Ten Tors Orchestra 21 Feb., Bournemouth Symph. Orchestra 5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra 3 May City of London Sinfonia

Farmers markets (Oct.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 6th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 27th.

What's On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details: Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320). Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388) Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462). Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142). Church choir: Peter Beamish (732476). Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479). Harberton Cricket Club: Tony Hawtin (732381). Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk) H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479). Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212). Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269). Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 4th & 18th Oct. Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC's Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team). Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496), Ruth Robinson (732442). Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352). St Peter's Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739). Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447). Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107). Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625). Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the November newsletter is 22nd October.

HarbertonfordÂ’s newsletter Issue 75, October 2007

Welcome to the October edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSGÂ’s AGM is Mon. 15th Oct. at Eunice LucasÂ’ studio in Woodcourt Rd from 8pm. All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – this edition of Village Life has been funded from Village Hall/Fordstock funds and this has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £18) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter’s church – times for October:
Sun. 7th - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 14th - Holy Communion, 9.15am
Sun. 21st – Family service, 10.30am\\

Church coffee morning – Tue. 16th Oct. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. September’s winners:
1st Judith Davidson, Woodland Rd., £30
2nd Margaret Penny, Riverdale, £15
3rd Val Jane’s g/children, Mill Meadow, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all of our members. If youÂ’d like to join our lottery please phone Marcia Ball (732739).

Play park – recently a lot of broken glass was found on the soft surface beneath the climbing frames and below the basketball net. As much of the dangerous debris as possible was cleared up, but parents should be aware that there could be more in the grass. This is disappointing news, after so much effort on the part of the play park committee and supporters to provide such excellent equipment.

Allotments – there has been a very positive response to last month’s piece about village allotments. If you’re interested in this, please contact Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 4th and 18th Oct. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Pub quiz – this month’s quiz is on Fri. 5th Oct. (8.30pm start) and is a fundraiser for the village fireworks. Support your pub!!

Totnes Adult & Community Learning these 10-week classes all started in September at the Village Hall:
Mons. (10am-noon) – Land Art workshop
Mons. (7-9pm) – Paint in iconic style (egg tempura/gold leaf)
Tues. (1.00-3.30pm) – Learn to draw people
Weds (10am-1pm) – Paint Effects C&G L1.
For more details ring 862020. See also the one day courses (Nov. & Dec.) in the Year Planner below.

Film night – in Little Miss Sunshine (Certificate 15) a family, determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant, take a cross-country trip in their VW bus. HSSG is delighted to be showing this critically acclaimed, Oscar-winning film and thanks Villages In Action for its support of the evening. Film night is at the Village Hall on Sat. 13th Oct. (8pm). Tickets cost £5 (adults) or £4 (children 15-16, concessions) and are available from Jean Lambert (732670) or Jackie Clayton (732603). Book now to avoid disappointment.

Bingo evening – a fundraiser for the village school will be held on Sat. 20th Oct. Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Bingo evening – a fundraiser for the Halwell & Moreleigh Social Club will be held on Fri. 26th Oct. Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Wildlife Watch - do you like exploring, building camp fires and getting close to nature? Are you aged 5 to 12? Then the Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group could be for you! Sessions run from 10.30-12.30 at the Sharpham estate, cost £1 for Devon Wildlife Trust members and £2 for non-members. If you're over 8 you can leave the adults at home! On Sun. 28th Oct. you can join us for “Leafy Lunacy and Tasty Campfire Cooking”, at which we’ll create a giant tree from fallen leaves. Then we shall collect our own autumn harvest from the surrounding trees and orchard to cook up a storm over our campfire in the woods. Later events:
Sun. 18th Nov. Hiding Hibernating, Hoarding
Sun. 16th Dec. Christmas Lights For more details call Lucy on 732668.

Fordstock – despite raising over £30,000 for local charity over the past ten years, Fordstock’s future is in the balance. Several long-serving committee members have decided to stand down. A new chairman is required as well as organisers for food, security, music, accounts, publicity and site management. There will be an open meeting in the Village Hall on Tue. 30th Oct (8pm). Please come along and volunteer your services if you want Fordstock to continue. Feel free to call Brian Gardiner (732657) for more information.

Playground committee – the AGM is on Mon. 1st Nov. (7.30pm) at 10 Bow Road.

Crux Craft Fair – this year’s fair (the 14th) is at Rattery VHall on 24/25th Nov. More details next month. www.cruxcraftfair.co.uk.

Village carnival – the organisers would like to thank everyone who supported this year’s event in any way. Particular thanks are due to Steve Jane for the use of the football field, the judges of the carnival procession and the musicians who entertained us so well at the street party.

Football club – Simon Trant, a talented and popular player for the Fords for many years, from the youth teams up to the senior sides, died recently, aged 30. The club sends its sincere condolences to Simon’s family, staunch supporters of HFC, and, as a mark of respect, cancelled its fixtures on 22nd September. HFC’s reward for a fine 5-2 win at Sandford in the Devon Senior Cup is another long haul up north to take on Halwill. The club has a prize bingo evening on Sat. 6th Oct (V Hall, 7.30). Weds. training at the ground (6.30pm) continues. New players very welcome.

Harberton Cricket Club has had a great run of late and will retain the Mills Shield over the winter. Sadly, two of the clubÂ’s stalwarts, Tony Hawtin and Dick Todd, are hanging up their boots after many successful seasons for HCC. Their retirements will be keenly felt and the club would like to place on record its grateful thanks to Tony and Dick for their immense contribution to HCCÂ’s current standing both on and off the field.

Christmas music – could you play the music for the village “Carols Round the Tree” just before Christmas? We need something portable, fairly loud and jolly - possibly an accordion. If you can spare an hour and are not averse to free mince pies and punch, call Jackie (732603).

Table tennis – is anyone interested in re-starting a TT evening in H/ford? If so, please call Graham Clayton on 732603.

Harberton Folk welcomes Brass Monkey to the Ariel centre on Sat. 13th Oct.
Events for Nov. to Jan. can be seen in the Year Planner below. Other local folk events this month:
Thu. 4th (8 wks) 8-9.30pm: Appalachian beginners' workshop - Civic Hall, Totnes
Fri. 5th: Ralph McTell, Tavistock Wharf
Thu. 11th: Auvo Quartet supported by Nyckelharpa, Barrel House, Totnes
Mon. 15th: Runrig, Plymouth Pavilions
Wed. 17th: Fairport Convention, Tavistock Wharf \\

Coast & Countryside events – the South Devon Walking Festival offers 27 organised walks in the South Hams from 13th to 27th Oct. There are also more than 20 other events in the area this month, but unfortunately we don’t have space to print them. For more details, obtain the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Autumn/Winter 2007 from the shop or the filling station (or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

HSSG events (all in H/ford V Hall)
24 Nov., “Ellingtonia”. Jazz/dance band
2 Feb., Ian Keable (conjurer/comedian)
16 Mar., Puppet State Theatre Company

Totnes Adult & Community Learning.
(All events in VHall, 10-4. Bookings: 862020)
3 Nov., Art history in great houses.
1 Dec., Start to paint with acrylics.
8 Dec., Flowers for Christmas.

Harberton Folk events
Sat. 17 Nov., Spiers & Boden (Ariel)
Sun. 16 Dec., St Agnes Fountain (Ariel)
Sat. 12 Jan, Sultans of Squeeze (H/ton) Plymouth Pavilions Orchestral Concerts
(Tel: 0845-146-1460)
18 Nov., Ten Tors Orchestra
21 Feb., Bournemouth Symph. Orchestra
5 Apr., Ten Tors Orchestra
3 May City of London Sinfonia

To add to this list please contact Graham Clayton on 732603

Farmers markets (Oct.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 6th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 27th.

Parish Council News – see the Parish News magazine.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details: Appalachian Dancing: Weds., V. Hall 7.30pm. Jenny Draper (01364-643320).
Ashprington WI: 7.30pm, second Weds each month. Rosemary Gifford (732940) or Pat Burgess (732388)
Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).
Book club: Monthly. Alison Sale (732142).
Church choir: Peter Beamish (732476).
Football Club cash bingo: Mons., 8pm. Steve Jane (732479).
Harberton Cricket Club: Tony Hawtin (732381).
Harberton Folk: John Culf (863468 or johnculf@harbertonfolk.co.uk)
H/ford Football Club: Steve Jane (732479).
Harbourne Shuttle: Chairman, Brian Lawrence (732092). Private Hire, Tracey Dance (732936 or 07763-329212).
Le Bal Folk: 1st Fri/month. V. Hall (8-11pm). Roger Scammell (732269).
Mobile Library: Thu. pm (2.15 to 2.40 @ church and then 2.45 to 3.45 @ Bow Road). Next dates: 4th & 18th Oct.
Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team).
Playground Group: Jane Jeffreys (732496), Ruth Robinson (732442).
Pre-school playgroup: Mon/Wed/Fri. (9.05 to 11.45am), Mon/Wed (12.45 to 3.15pm). Lunch club (M/W/F) at 11.45am to 12.45pm. Toddlers ABC Club on Tue. (09.05 to 11.00am). Parents, carers, children from 0-5 all welcome. Ann Potter (732352).
St PeterÂ’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).
Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).
Tai Chi: Weds. 9.30am. Bowden House. Fiona (712107).
Village Hall bookings: Joan Crimp (732625).
Website: www.harbertonford.org. Tim Padfield (732962) or tim@padfield.dk
Yoga: Thurs. 6.30-8.00pm, Beenleigh Manor. Lucie Minne (732761).\\

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the November newsletter is 22nd October.

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Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 75, October 2007

HSSG’s AGM is Mon. 15th Oct. at Eunice Lucas’ studio in Woodcourt Rd from 8pm. All villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – this edition of Village Life has been funded from Village Hall/Fordstock funds and this has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £18) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

St Peter’s church – times for October:\\

Sun. 21st – Family service, 10.30am\\

Church coffee morning – Tue. 16th Oct. (10.30) in the Village Hall. Raffle, bring & buy, produce, cakes. Everyone welcome. Contact Marcia Ball (732739). For more church news and views see the Parish News magazine.

P.C.C. lottery – why not join the church lottery and help the fundraising for St Peter’s church? It only costs £1 per month and there is a monthly draw. September’s winners:
1st Judith Davidson, Woodland Rd., £30
2nd Margaret Penny, Riverdale, £15
3rd Val Jane’s g/children, Mill Meadow, £10
Very many thanks for the continued support of all of our members. If you’d like to join our lottery please phone Marcia Ball (732739).

Play park – recently a lot of broken glass was found on the soft surface beneath the climbing frames and below the basketball net. As much of the dangerous debris as possible was cleared up, but parents should be aware that there could be more in the grass. This is disappointing news, after so much effort on the part of the play park committee and supporters to provide such excellent equipment.

Allotments – there has been a very positive response to last month’s piece about village allotments. If you’re interested in this, please contact Frances Padfield (732962) or frances@padfield.dk

Mobile Library – the Teignmouth mobile library visits H/ford on Thu. 4th and 18th Oct. It stops at the church from 2.15 to 2.40pm and in Bow Rd (2.45 to 3.45pm).

Pub quiz – this month’s quiz is on Fri. 5th Oct. (8.30pm start) and is a fundraiser for the village fireworks. Support your pub!!

Mons. (10am-noon) – Land Art workshop
Mons. (7-9pm) – Paint in iconic style (egg tempura/gold leaf)
Tues. (1.00-3.30pm) – Learn to draw people
Weds (10am-1pm) – Paint Effects C&G L1. \\

Film night – in Little Miss Sunshine (Certificate 15) a family, determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant, take a cross-country trip in their VW bus. HSSG is delighted to be showing this critically acclaimed, Oscar-winning film and thanks Villages In Action for its support of the evening. Film night is at the Village Hall on Sat. 13th Oct. (8pm). Tickets cost £5 (adults) or £4 (children 15-16, concessions) and are available from Jean Lambert (732670) or Jackie Clayton (732603). Book now to avoid disappointment.

Bingo evening – a fundraiser for the village school will be held on Sat. 20th Oct. Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Bingo evening – a fundraiser for the Halwell & Moreleigh Social Club will be held on Fri. 26th Oct. Village Hall, 7.30pm.

Wildlife Watch - do you like exploring, building camp fires and getting close to nature? Are you aged 5 to 12? Then the Sharpham Wildlife Watch Group could be for you! Sessions run from 10.30-12.30 at the Sharpham estate, cost £1 for Devon Wildlife Trust members and £2 for non-members. If you're over 8 you can leave the adults at home! On Sun. 28th Oct. you can join us for “Leafy Lunacy and Tasty Campfire Cooking”, at which we’ll create a giant tree from fallen leaves. Then we shall collect our own autumn harvest from the surrounding trees and orchard to cook up a storm over our campfire in the woods. Later events:\\

Fordstock – despite raising over £30,000 for local charity over the past ten years, Fordstock’s future is in the balance. Several long-serving committee members have decided to stand down. A new chairman is required as well as organisers for food, security, music, accounts, publicity and site management. There will be an open meeting in the Village Hall on Tue. 30th Oct (8pm). Please come along and volunteer your services if you want Fordstock to continue. Feel free to call Brian Gardiner (732657) for more information.

Playground committee – the AGM is on Mon. 1st Nov. (7.30pm) at 10 Bow Road.

Crux Craft Fair – this year’s fair (the 14th) is at Rattery VHall on 24/25th Nov. More details next month. www.cruxcraftfair.co.uk.

Village carnival – the organisers would like to thank everyone who supported this year’s event in any way. Particular thanks are due to Steve Jane for the use of the football field, the judges of the carnival procession and the musicians who entertained us so well at the street party.

Football club – Simon Trant, a talented and popular player for the Fords for many years, from the youth teams up to the senior sides, died recently, aged 30. The club sends its sincere condolences to Simon’s family, staunch supporters of HFC, and, as a mark of respect, cancelled its fixtures on 22nd September. HFC’s reward for a fine 5-2 win at Sandford in the Devon Senior Cup is another long haul up north to take on Halwill. The club has a prize bingo evening on Sat. 6th Oct (V Hall, 7.30). Weds. training at the ground (6.30pm) continues. New players very welcome.

Harberton Cricket Club has had a great run of late and will retain the Mills Shield over the winter. Sadly, two of the club’s stalwarts, Tony Hawtin and Dick Todd, are hanging up their boots after many successful seasons for HCC. Their retirements will be keenly felt and the club would like to place on record its grateful thanks to Tony and Dick for their immense contribution to HCC’s current standing both on and off the field.

Christmas music – could you play the music for the village “Carols Round the Tree” just before Christmas? We need something portable, fairly loud and jolly - possibly an accordion. If you can spare an hour and are not averse to free mince pies and punch, call Jackie (732603).

Table tennis – is anyone interested in re-starting a TT evening in H/ford? If so, please call Graham Clayton on 732603.

Coast & Countryside events – the South Devon Walking Festival offers 27 organised walks in the South Hams from 13th to 27th Oct. There are also more than 20 other events in the area this month, but unfortunately we don’t have space to print them. For more details, obtain the Coast & Countryside Events brochure for Autumn/Winter 2007 from the shop or the filling station (or ring SHDC on 861384). Booking may be required. Most events are suitable for family groups. Usual charges are £3/adult and £1/child. Some events are free.

	24 Nov., “Ellingtonia”. Jazz/dance band\\

Farmers markets (Oct.) – fresh, locally produced food at Kingsbridge Quay, Sat. 6th or Totnes Civic Hall, Sat. 27th.

Parish Council News – see the Parish News magazine.

What’s On – interest groups and regular village events, with contact details:

Badminton Club: at the school, Weds. eves. (term time). Juniors (50p), 6.15 to 7.15. Adults (£2) 7.30 to 9.30. Louise Downie (732655), Sue Groom (732462).\\

Police: Neighbourhood Beat Managers – PC’s Debbie Taylor & Jackie Hopper. Police Community Support Officer - Vicky Gummow. Non-urgent issues: call 08452-777444 (ask for the Totnes West team). \\

St Peter’s Church: coffee morning (10.30). 3rd Tue/month. Marcia Ball (732739).
Skittles: V. Hall, Suns., 7-9pm. Cost £1. Gwen Janes (732447).\\

Next issue – contributions to Graham Clayton (732603). The copy deadline for the November newsletter is 22nd October.

Harbertonford’s newsletter Issue 74, September 2007

Welcome to the September edition of Village Life, in which we hope to keep you informed of local news and events. It is produced by the Harbertonford Sports and Social Group (HSSG) and is delivered free to all homes in H/ford. Extra copies are available in the village shop and the filling station.

HSSG – the provisional date of the next meeting is Mon. 17th Sep. (8pm) at Eunice Lucas’ studio (Woodcourt Rd). All villagers/new ideas very welcome. The provisional date of HSSG’s AGM is Mon. 15th Oct. Again, all villagers/new ideas very welcome.

Sponsorship – many thanks to Val and Steve for sponsoring this edition of Village Life. Their generosity has enabled us to print and distribute 400 free copies of the newsletter. If you’d like to sponsor an edition (it costs £18) please get in touch with Graham Clayton (732603).

Jack Hallett died on 17th August, aged 80, after a long illness. Jack