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Funded by Marwood Parish Council

Marwood Matters December 2012/January 2013

Footpaths If you walk any of the parish footpaths in the next few months, would you please note and report anything that needs repairing.

Sheelagh Darling 01271 374345

Please explore our website www.marwoodmatters.com

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MARWOOD CREAM TEAS - END OF AN ERA Unfortunately nobody has come forward to take up the posts of Secretary or Treasurer for our charity 'The Friends of Marwood Parish', or to take on the task of Teas Organiser. This has resulted in the charity closing down. It also means Marwood Cream Teas will no longer exist.

Over the years teas have been served, many thousands of pounds have been raised for Marwood Church and considerable donations made to other local charities. Without the help of all the volunteers who have given their support this would not have been possible. Sincere thanks to all who have been involved.

Rosemary Corner

Reverend Iain Robertson and members of Marwood Parish

Church wish to say a huge thank you to all involved with

Marwood Cream Teas for raising vital funds for our church over

many years. Not only has the charity raised funds, it has

brought together members of the local communities to socialise

and work together.

Special thanks must go to Rosemary Corner who, as teas

organiser, has given such exemplary leadership to the group.

CHSW would like to thank the ‘Friends of Marwood Parish’

for their most generous donations over the years which has

gone to support the work at Little Bridge House.

WANTED TO RENT

3 BEDROOM HOUSE /COTTAGE IN MUDDIFORD / MILLTOWN OR SURROUNDING AREA . PLEASE

CONTACT VINNY ON 01271 850477 OR 07530 155574

Marwood Men’s Breakfast

The first men’s breakfast at the Church Hall took place on Saturday 10th November, hosted by Marwood Men's Fellowship Group. You might think it’s quite easy to knock up a few fried breakfasts, but with 28 hungry blokes turning up at 8.30am, this presented quite a challenge! In fact the day started at 5.30am for Tony Liddon, preparing bacon, sausages, mushrooms and much more! This was not one rasher, one sausage and a few baked beans … but serious platefuls of food, followed by seconds! There was a short talk by Shaun Harvey from Grosvenor Church, founder of the charity ‘African Pearls’ who was travelling out to Uganda. Roger Bartlett also gave a short talk about his fact-finding tour in China, where he is meeting with various charities. Both Shaun and Roger set off for their respective destinations the following Monday 12th November. The Reverend Iain Robertson gave a talk, and then chaired a thought-provoking and lively discussion. The event was a great success and was well attended, so the group plan to hold another session in the New Year. If you would like to find out more about the Marwood Men's Fellowship, please contact Tony Liddon on 01271 850217 or Richard Ingram on 01271 370630. For more information on the charity African Pearls, please visit

Merry Christmas to all our readers, from the Marwood Matters Team

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MARWOOD METHODIST CHURCH

Minister: Revd Robert Manning 01271 812574

Services at 11:00am unless otherwise stated.

MUDDIFORD UTD REFORMED CHURCH

Minister: Revd. Barbara Bennett 01271 862175

Services at 10:00am unless otherwise stated.

MARWOOD PARISH CHURCH Priest in Charge: Revd Iain Robertson 817448 Curate: Revd Margaret Cranston 850012 Churchwardens: Tony Liddon 850217 Margaret Greenslade 372065

SERVICES FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY

Neighbourhood Watch Tom Bigge: tombigge@btinternet.com

Gordon Tamlyn: gordontamlyn@rocketmail.com

Scilla White: pm.white@btinternet.com

Thank you... to all our contributors, the many people who help produce this

newsletter and those who give up their time to deliver it.

MARY’S THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE! On November 2nd Mary Straw of Prixford attended our North Devon Hospital for an operation. A very supportive gentleman escorted her into the theatre. Mary, petrified, was wearing a pink fluffy dressing gown. They both stepped elegantly around the theatre and their performance would have gained 10 out of 10 from the Strictly Come Dancing judges. They performed in front of a highly skilled team headed by two handsome tall young men – Consultant John Taylor and Anaesthetist Tony Haycock. Mary “leapt” onto the operating table where their skilled hands began work. Some time later they produced – not a 9lb bouncing baby boy but a stone; not a diamond, not an emerald, not a ruby, but a dirty brown, crinkly rock, the size of a pigeon’s egg (circa 1923-2012!)

After the operation, Mary was taken to the George V ward and later to the cosy Capener ward, into the care of the hardworking staff. As the operation was keyhole surgery she wasn’t there long and was taken home the next day. Meynell – Mary’s husband was then doing all the washing, cooking and hoovering after nearly 70 years of practice (Mary feels he needs more practice).

Mary hopes this report will reach her grandson, Peter Evans, who is now a blooming Pommie in Sydney, Australia. He has been working hard at a world known Oxygen Company (Mary was glad of that) and also working too hard romancing the Australian Sheilas (Mary was worried about that). He has now settled down with his lovely Tamara (Mary is pleased about that).

We take this opportunity to wish them all out there – a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good luck to Marwood Matters on the Web!

Mary & Meynell Straw, Prixford

Services in December 2nd 4.00pm Christingle 9th 9.30am Holy Communion 16th 4.00pm Carol Service 23rd 9.30am Nativity Service 24th 11.30pm Midnight Communion 25th 10.00am Christmas Praise 30th 10.30am Communion at Heanton, no service at Marwood

Services in January 2013 6th 9.30am All Age Worship 13th 9.30am Holy Communion 20th 10.00am MCC United Service 27th 9.30am Morning Worship

Housegroup’s words for December: ‘For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…..and he will be called Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Rev. Iain, Margaret, David & the Church Family wish all readers joy & peace this Christmas

Services in December 2nd Revd. Colin Phillips 9th Revd. Barbara Bennett - Holy Communion 16th Our own arrangement. Carol Singing 23rd Carol Service by candlelight at 6.00pm 24th Christmas Eve Crib Service at 5.00pm 25th Christmas Day Service: 10.00am with

Mr John Symons 30th Revd Margaret Howard.

Services in January 2013 6th To be arranged 13th Revd Barbara Bennett. Holy Communion 20th M.C.C. at Marwood Parish Church 27th To be arranged

We wish everyone peace and joy this Christmas

Services in December 2nd Revd Robert Manning 9th Revd Alan Telfer 16th Mr P Edwards 23rd No morning service 6:30pm Candlelit Carol Service 25th Christmas Day Service 9.30am 31st L.A.

Thursday December 13th Christmas Coffee Morning 11-12 noon. Junior Church will take part in the Candlelit Carol Service and there will be refreshments afterwards.

Services in January 2013 6th L.A. 13th L.A. 20th MCC Marwood Parish Church 10 am 27th L.A. Our first get together of the New Year will be Thursday January 10th 11-12 noon when we welcome Revd Robert Manning as our speaker.

The members of Marwood Methodist Church wish you all a joyous & happy Christmas & New Year

Popular, small and friendly Pre-school for 3-4 year olds

For more info tel: 859063 or marwoodpreschool@btinternet.com

Marwood Bumps, Tots & Toddlers Tuesday mornings 9 - 11am

For more info visit marwoodpreschool@btinternet.com

Dates & times of all church services can now be found at www.marwoodmatters.com/places-to-worship/

Marwood Matters Online ….. We’re delighted to say that after just three weeks of going live, we’ve already had our one hundredth visitor to our new website, www.marwoodmatters.com!

Some of the most visited pages include What’s On, which lists future events in the parish and Local News, which tell us what we missed! There are plenty of hits on Parish in Pictures and Marwood Classified Ads, and Local Business & Services. So why delay? Log on today!

Marwood Parish Council Report 8 November 2012

Present: Cllrs. Mrs S Darling, M Darling, C Spear, G Tamlyn, T Bigge, R May, C Latham Apologies: Cllrs J Glanville, C Wallis In Attendance: PCSO Kingdon, Cllr J Tucker, MJ Measures Minutes: The Minutes of the Meeting 11 October were agreed and signed as a true record. Police Report: PCSO Kingdon said there had been a theft of seven lambs from a farm in Marwood and also several burglaries reported in Braunton. He urged the public to be vigilant about the security of their property. Planning: No applications received Finance: Balance £11,093.79 (includes half-year precept & grant). Payments were agreed for Clerks' Salary, Audit Fee and Poppy Appeal. The Clerk was instructed to invest a further £80,000 for the Community Hall Trust. Councillors Reports: Cllr Mrs Darling said repair work to footpath 28 cannot take place until the weather permits: the ground is too wet. Cllr Spear commented that the drains in Milltown on the B3230 have still not been cleared in spite of several requests to DCC. He said this part of the road is subject to flooding due to the blocked drains and will cause serious problems if it freezes. Cllr Latham will contact DCC again. Cllr May attended a Community Hall Management Committee meeting on 6 November and said there is still a problem regarding the use/ownership of the access lane to the school; it would appear that it is unregistered. He said there is still a lot of work to be done and a request has been made to the CIC for grant. Rural Alliance: the Council agreed to pay up to £20 for the church hall for a meeting of the Alliance next year. TAP Fund: The Clerk explained the proposed joint-project with four other Parishes for the clearing of weeds and gullies along certain roads. The Fund, from DCC/NDC provides £1.10 per elector. District Councillor Report: Cllr Tucker commented on the continuing investigation into the noise and flooding caused by the wind farm. He said there is a joint Retail & Leisure study with Torridge District Council for future

needs for 2032. M J Measures (Clerk to the Council)

For more information about the parish council, please visit: www.marwoodmatters.com/about-marwood/marwood-parish-council/

Marwood Ladies 6th Dec - Annual roundup of our finances affairs & admin

followed by a talk on Africa and its lions.

Information on future meetings can be found on www.marwoodmatters.com

Christmas Events at Marwood School

Tuesday 11th Dec - Classes 1&2 Nativity story at the Methodist Church 2.15 pm Wednesday 12th Dec - Senior Citizens' Christmas lunch - please contact the school to book on 850395 Thursday 13th Dec - Children's Christmas disco Tuesday 18th Dec - Classes 3&4 lead a carol service at Marwood Parish Church 2.00 pm

Christmas Carols & Songs

Please keep 20th December free so you can join the

‘Bobsleighs’ at 8pm in Marwood Church Hall for an evening of Christmas Carols & Songs.

Sausage rolls and mince pies but BYOD & glass.

Tickets £5 in advance or £7 on the door. Tickets available from Caroline & Bob on 01271 3342716

Email calstucker@hotmail.com or bobtucker@googlemail.com

All profits to North Devon Hospice

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Everybody is welcome to join St. Peter’s Church, Bittadon for our NATIVITY IN THE BARN

(with children & live animals!)

Church Farm, Bittadon, Friday 14th December, 6.30pm

Tickets £2.00 per person (includes Mince Pies & Mulled Wine) For tickets or further information contact Lin 01271 850320 or Liz 01271 850903.

Upcoming Events In & Around Marwood

Christmas Quiz Saturday 8th December at 7pm

Muddiford United Reformed Church are having a fun Christmas Themed Quiz Night Tickets £2 adults; £1 children or £5 family.

Refreshments included. All welcome!

Marwood Church Christmas Fair Saturday 8th December

from 2pm at Marwood Church Hall

ALL THE TRADITIONAL ATTRACTIONS including a

visit by FATHER CHRISTMAS!

Plus sale of CHSW Christmas cards & other items

Please bring any contributions of Cakes, Preserves, Fancy Goods & Raffle prizes between 10am & 12

noon on the day.

Westcott BartonWestcott BartonWestcott BartonWestcott Barton invite you to a

FAMILY NEW YEARS EVE PARTYFAMILY NEW YEARS EVE PARTYFAMILY NEW YEARS EVE PARTYFAMILY NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Doors will open @ 19.00

Part of proceeds will be donated to local charities Tickets: £5.00 adult /£2.50 child (2yrs-14yrs)

(includes one free drink)

Tickets available from:

Izzy Hallsworth on behalf of Marwood School 01271 813206

John Goodman on behalf of Braunton Museum 01271 815495

More details can be found on www.marwoodmatters.com

Looking for unusual Christmas Gifts?

Why not treat your family and friends to a Gift Voucher Entry for 2, or maybe vouchers to spend in the Tea Room or Plant Centre.

Season Ticket New & Renewals – Price Changes 2013 £25 Single Adult £40 Joint (both people living at the same address) saving of £10

Complimentary cup of tea/coffee at the tea room for

named ticket holders when you present your current

season ticket — and, advance notice of events taking

place at the gardens, including special events

specifically for season tickets only.

To purchase vouchers or tickets, please call us on 01271

342528 or email info@marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

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NEWSLETTER TEAM

Margaret Greenslade 372065 Sheelagh Darling 374345

Liz Neville 322515 June Tamlyn 850801 Anna Ingram 370630

e-mail: admin@marwoodmatters.com

Please remember anyone is welcome to join us; phone any member for the date of next meeting.

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

with payment of £5.00, maximum 20 words, by the 12th of the month. (£40 for the whole year) Non profit making organisations free of charge. This service is for anyone living in the Parish.

CARPET SHAMPOOING

SHAMPOOING YOUR CARPET(S) MAKES THEM LOOK MUCH NICER

AND ALSO REDUCES THEIR WEAR

VERY REASONABLE CHARGES PLEASE PHONE TONY KITCHIN 883129

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Architectural Design and Cost Control

Extensions / Alterations / Barn Conversions

Building Surveys / Defects Diagnostics

Call us today on 01271 850672 or visit www.fosteroutlook.co.uk

Maddie’s Brainteaser

Last month’s Answer - Thinking outside the box

Springfield Nursery Ages from 3 months

Hourly care from 7:45 am to 6 pm

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

JEFFERY CARPENTRY

All aspects of internal and external carpentry Renovations / Bespoke Work / Maintenance

Free advice and quotes by experienced local carpenter

Call DA�: 01271 326120 or 07525 753511

Flower Designs by Allene Daly

Flowers for all occasions Enquiries welcome: (01271) 814988

www.allenedaly.co.uk

The Muddiford Inn *

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

Large Car Park. Family/Dog friendly

Reservation advisable

01271 850243

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

the comfort of your own home.

Contact Lisa Huxtable on 01271 320097 Evening and weekend calls available

BUILDING CONTRACTORS

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

Tel: 01271 850218/07973 138141

www.jandsbuildingcontractors.co.uk

Marwood Hill Gardens

Plant Sales and Award Winning Garden Tea Room open daily March – October Tel: 01271 342528

www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

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

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Please remember that all items for the February issue of MM need to be submitted by 15th January to any one of the Newsletter Team (see above). Items received after this date cannot be guaranteed inclusion.

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is available for hire

details from Beatrice Brooks Tel: (01271) 376028

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