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PIANIST NEEDED
Jamie, who lives at Tedstone House, has been preparing for a career in theatre from a young age. After finishing his study at The Leeds College of Music, he was awarded an unconditional place at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London to study Musical Theatre. Jamie is not taking up the place immediately, and whilst working to raise the required funds, is also trying to maintain his vocal training routine. He would be extremely grateful if anyone willing offer their skills on the piano, to assist his rehearsal of material (paid), could get in touch.
276763 | 07971 401972 | j.yeo@live.co.
Help change a child’s life
Thank you to everyone who took part in the NSPCC Big Bike Ride that I organised back in the summer (what summer?!) we raised £221.07. Next April I am running the Flora London Marathon in aid of the NSPCC; it is an enormous challenge for me and is likely to cause me some fairly intensive pain, but the pain will go away and I will recover. For many of the country’s abused and neglected children it won’t go away unless we help them and to that end I am trying to raise as much money as I can for them.
If you would like to show your support there are a number of ways that you can do so - I have a website justgiving/beckspearson.co.uk where you can make a donation, there is a sponsorship form in the Post Office alongside a collection box for any spare change you might have, or please just support one of the events I am hoping to organise in the village over the coming months. Also please give Lulu (the dog) and me a wave if you see us out running and if you like you can follow her training diary on the internet at www.realbuzz.com/?pageID=1997&blog=10251 – we will keep you informed of our progresss - thank you for your support.
Becks Pearson
Parish Church
We hope many of you managed to see the church over the Harvest weekend looking as beautiful as ever thanks to our team of flower arrangers.
The
date to remember for November is, in fact, the 9th when the service
is at 9.45 including the Remembrance Day service.
The next Family Service with the worship band [after 12th.Oct] will move to the 2nd Nov because of Remembrance Sunday. All are welcome.
The next coffee morning [open to anyone in the village] is on the 28th October from ten until noon at here Amanzi, Harefield Drive. As it is half-term we hope some families will also be able to join us.
For information about church services see the notice board in church or under the railway arch.
Sunday School is now established during the 9 30 service every week, except when there is a Family Service, do come along.
Sunday School follows school holidays so will not meet on 26th October or the 2nd November.
Brian Mather
The return of The Redwing,
Lympstone
As of 24th September 2008 the Redwing Inn
is now under new ownership, and is set to re-open its doors again in Spring
2009.
After its untimely closure in May 2008 the popular village pub and its
accompanying car park has now been purchased by a local family.
The freehouse pub and restaurant will be preserved, and local residents will be
pleased to learn that previous potential development of new dwellings by the
previous owners is not being pursued. In fact one of the reasons in securing the
site was to stop the over development and the loss of this asset to the village.
After full refurbishment, the pub and restaurant will re-open again bringing it
back into the heart of the village community.
Redwing Inn, Church Road,
Lympstone, Exmouth, Devon. EX8 5JT Tel: 0845-1300-568: Fax: 0845-1300-569
www.TheRedwing.co.uk
The Future of the Exe Estuary?
What areas are Most at Risk? What will Happen to the Wildlife of the Exe? How Can we Plan for these Changes?
To Discuss these and other Climate Change Questions Book Your Place at the Exe Estuary Autumn Forum!
Date: Wednesday 22nd
October
Times: Doors open at 6.30pm and close at 6.50, presentations begin at 7pm
and the evening will close at 9.00 pm Venue: The Council Chamber at
County Hall, Exeter. Climate Change is the biggest threat to our natural
environment today and the Exe Estuary is no exception. With an increasing sea
level and a warmer and wetter climate we can expect to see substantial changes
taking place both in terms of the estuary’s form, the wildlife that it supports
and how it is managed. The Exe Estuary Forum will examine the anticipated
consequences of climate change that we can expect to see in future years. A
series of experts will provide presentations on what climate change actually
means to the estuary from predicted sea level rises to wildlife adaptation as
well as an overview of the studies that are taking place now in order to attempt
to prepare for the future. After the presentations there will be a choice of
four workshops where, in smaller groups, we can look to examine issues relevant
to the estuary more closely and collect your ideas and comments. Two of the
workshops will focus very closely on the themes of the presentations and will
discuss how changes can be planned for and what local communities can do to
prepare for an inevitable change. The other two workshops will examine the
interpretation of the Exe Estuary as we begin to collect your ideas on how the
history and wildlife of the Exe can be better interpreted in order to raise
awareness of this fantastic site. Building on the success of the Exe Activities
leaflet, which was created by an Exe Action group of local representatives
earlier this year, we wish to examine how best to interpret other key features
of the Exe. Whether you would like to see a heritage trail around the Exe, a
virtual web tour or a simple leaflet we’d like to hear your ideas. By
increasing awareness of the heritage and diversity of the Exe we can better
understand what needs to be done for its protection and ensure that the site is
highly valued by all. To book your place please simply reply to this email
stating your name, address and how many will be attending, alternatively you
can contact the Exe Estuary Officer on the telephone number below. Tickets are
issued on a first come first served basis.
Jennifer Lockett
Exe Estuary Officer Tel: 01392 382236
Web:
www.exe-estuary.org
DIRECTING FOR THE AMATEUR THEATRE
The Lympstone Players are running an introductory course for those wishing to learn how to direct plays for the amateur theatre. It will take place on the first 3 Saturday mornings in November, 1st, 8th & 15th from 10 am to 12 pm in the Village Hall. It is open to all those wishing to participate at the knock-down price of £3 for members of the Players, or £5 for non-members. If you would like to take part, please contact Harland Walshaw on 263 928 by 21st October.
Harland Walshaw
READER’S LETTER
Sir,
Re your Editorial in the Sept issue, may I contribute some observations on the current process of local government "consultation" ?
Firstly, the sham consultation process over local government reorganisation has closed and we are to await the "careful" decision of Hazel Blears as to what form of local government is to be accepted as though the decision was really all ours !
Some of the councils have let the cat out of the bag by saying that they did not seek reorganisation, but it was imposed on them by central government. Why was that the case ?
The imperitive was due to the commitment made by governments, Tory and New Labour, under the terms of the Maastricht and Nice Treaties, to deliver a system of elected regional government to suit the EU system of regional government. The EU governs through the regions as it’s full name indicates - The European Union of the Cities and Regions, and Westminster is gradually relinquishing its power and responsibility in parallel with this process.
The original plan had been to develop elected regional assemblies to meet that commitment, but John Prescott "pooped" on that one, and now Hazel Blears has been passed the poisoned chalice. Ben Bradshaw has been made the SW Regional Minister and in due course, we will have a system of elected unitary authorities which will deemed to be the de facto regional governments - fait accompli !! I can see nothing to stop this happening, but it is important that people understand why it is happening and remember that at the EU elections next June.
What is being implemented is unwanted, un-necessary and designed merely to satisfy an alien EU system of regional government, and at vast cost.
You have been warned - government is being moved further, not closer, from the people to make it easier for the bureaucrats - have you ever voted for that to happen?
Yours faithfully
John Kelly
Timbers Chase 01395 276130
(OK, who is going to argue with him ? Ed)
Halloween Half Term Activity!
Stuck for things to do during half term? Lympstone Pre-School is holding a
children's Halloween party on Friday 31st October, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at
the Village Hall. The cost is just £1 per child and all ages are welcome,
although all children must be accompanied by an adult. You can join in craft
activities, games and there will be a prize for best fancy dress! Refreshments
will be on sale, including soup, rolls, cakes, sweets, hot dogs and tea and
coffee. Come along and join the fun!
Suzie Creighton
Secretary, Lympstone Pre-School
LYMPSTONE ENTERTAINMENTS
If you enjoy fairy stories, puppets, laughter, music and enchantment (and you're aged three or more) hightail it to the Post Office to buy your tickets for the wonderful Theatre of Widdershins' production of THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND OTHER FURRY TALES/TAILS. (18th Oct) Tickets at £4 for children, £5 for adults and £12 for family groups including 2+ children.
Saturday 1st November, in the second in Lympstone Entertainments’ series of Encounters with Authors novelist CLARE MORRALL, who grew up in Lympstone, will be at the Village Hall to talk about her works. These include Astonishing Splashes of Colour, shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and her latest novel, The Language of Others.
Two weeks later we invite all who enjoy a flavour of France to the Village Hall for Cabaret Night with Piaffinitée. Singer Djamila and accordionist Basil will thrill us all with the emotion and passion of Edith Piaf, while Food with Flair will provide a bistro supper to match. That’s on Thursday 13th November. See posters for more details.
John Eaton-Terry
LYPS AGM
Tuesday 25th November in the Youth Club Hut at 7.30pm.
Jenny Clark
LEADING STRING QUARTET TO PLAY HERE
. ‘Superb stuff all round’ The Stage
It all happens at 2.30pm on Saturday 18th October in Lympstone Village Hall. Tickets are now available from Lympstone Post Office (children £4, adults £5)
John Eaton-Terry