Autumn 2016

No. 131

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Editor You will be pleased that Brexit has had no effect at all on the Bratton News! It is bigger than ever, thanks to all our advertisers and contributors. Kris has a lot to say about her wonderful sunflower cover, so over to her! Lesley

Editor Lesley McLean 13, Church Close 710115

Artwork Kris Lindo South View 710690

Distribution Monica Roberts Sentry House 710692

Treasurer Monica Roberts Sentry House 710692

Advertising Charles Payne Tawside 710493

Articles to: Lesley, the Outreach Post Office; the Shop

or e-mail lesmclean1@hotmail.co.uk

All articles are subject to editorial control

The Cover

I absolutely adore sunflowers and every year I attempt to grow them,

starting in March. Despite being apparently the easiest of plants to grow,

you have to keep a strict eye on them when they are small and outside, as

the dreaded slug and snail population makes a beeline for them. However,

once they start to become a bit hairy and unpalatable to the beasts, the

plants are usually ok. Helianthus (Sun Flower) follow the movement of

the sun across the sky from east to west once the heads are formed. The

seed oil is rich in minerals such as calcium and iron and is used for

cooking, painting, animal feed and bio-diesel. The sunflower is a fast

growing plant which can grow up to 12 feet plus, depending on the type.

On the head there is a spiral formation of seeds, black or striped, and

these can be used for oil and food for birds, squirrels and humans. This

year has not been the sunniest, but the sunflowers are in the garden and

are wonderful – just a bit more sun please.

If you want to show one of your pictures on the front cover of the BFN, I

would be glad to hear from you. Kris

DEADLINE FOR NEXT EDITION DEC 18th

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Northern Devon Foodbank There are two Collection boxes; one in the Parish Church and one

in the Village Stores. Tinned and packet food very welcome and taken regularly to Barnstaple Branch

News from St. Peter’s Church, Bratton Fleming, Summer 2016

We were really happy to take part again in the wonderful Bratton

festival with zip-wiring teddies from the tower and displaying

competition entries. The flower festival contained some wonderful

displays, and we were pleased to be able to display the banner

the school had made in celebration of the Queen’s birthday.

Congratulations to local couples Louise and Ian, James and Katy,

and Richard and Leah married this summer in the church here and

at Challacombe. We are looking forward to the visit of the Bishop

of Crediton, Bishop Sarah, for our confirmation service on 9th

September.

Our Messy Church continues to go very well, enjoyed by many

local families. These are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at

3.45 – 5.30pm, all welcome. Monday lunches are growing in

popularity, and last month served 15 meals in the Wesley Suite at

the back of church. Welcoming Wednesday is also a great place

to catch up with friends and enjoy cake and refreshments.

I can’t list all that our church does but want to re-iterate that we

are here for you. If you or a family member would appreciate a

friendly visit from someone from our pastoral care team, please let

me know.

The church is open for quiet reflection and prayer every day, and

currently a refugee prayer walk can be found in the church to help

us focus on the needs of these vulnerable people. A rural life

exhibition is to be held in church at the end of October.

We are so grateful for all the support that the church receives from

this community and we look forward to seeing many of you for our

Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas services (and any time

between!). Rev Rosie

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Dear Friends

On our return from holiday friends asked us if it went well – the reply

was “perfect!”. Given that we camp and sleep on the ground this might

be stretching the truth ….. ! There is of course no such thing as a perfect

day (despite the song of the same name). Perfection in any part of life is

impossible to attain. Mathematicians talk of a perfect formula and we can

see perfection in symmetry – but it isn't real life, is it? A better example

of how life can be, is represented by the Navajo Amerindian rug with

their complex patterns. There is always an imperfection woven into a

corner. For them it is where “the spirit moves in and out of the rug”.

The pattern appears perfect and yet there is a deliberate mistake.

Perfection is not the elimination of imperfection, rather it is the ability to

co-exist with imperfection. Without getting into a debate over whether a

rug can have a touch of God's spirit or not – it does help us to see that

trying for perfection is at best hopeless and at worst makes us into

“control freaks.” We see imperfection in our lives and that of the world

around us. As a Christian I try to accept my own imperfections and to

have the grace to accept the same in those around me.

For me this is grounded in a trust in God and a hope that despite the

imperfections in my life, God accepts me as I am. I hope we can accept each other in the same way, whether we are people of faith or none.

Rev Robert Manning

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Penned after the murder of Jo Cox MP: (Sung to the tune of 'The Church's One Foundation'.)

O God of all salvation In this, our darkest hour, Look down at your creation With pity and with power. In all the pain we're seeing, For parent, partner, friend, We'll cling with all our being To love that cannot end. O God, your loving passion Is deeper than our pain, Look down, and in compassion Bring us to life again. When we are found despairing, When all seems lost to sin, We'll hear your voice declaring That love alone will win. O God, when hate grows stronger, With fear to pave its way, The cry, 'Lord, how much longer?' With broken hearts we pray. In all that is dismaying In humankind's freewill, We'll join our voices, praying That love will triumph still. O God, whose love will never Be silenced, stalled or stilled, Set us to work wherever There're bridges to rebuild. We'll take our life's vocation To make, like heav'n above, In this and every nation A kingdom built on love.

(c) Ally Barrett 2016

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. CRYP CLUES

1.They are given by fraudulent meetings, we hear.(11)

2.Nothing For Direct Debit. That's strange.(3)

3.Get together for short prayer.(7).

4.Plea for help frequently seen as very weak.(2,4.)

5.Sounds as if I possessed a garden tool in some state.(5).

6.Nit made no Assembly when put forward.(9).

7.Clan delight to get together for such a procession.(11).

8.Endorse indicator seen by the till.(11).

9. A sun dial a collective provided for part of Spain.(9).

10. Heirloom provided low return.(3).

11. Useless layabout? Queen gets a buzz out of him.(5).

12. Shop from which a man will emerge healthier? (9)

13.Disapprove of no backing for a creased brow.(5,2.)

14. Nit. Yet complete in himself.(6)

15. Not much of a clue.(6).

16. He can't believe it.(7).

17. You'll get this in the neck.(6).

18.It's stupid putting a fool in charge.(7).

19. High clerics end up in such quarrels.(5).

20. Slowly disappears as East is surrounded by one day wonders..(5)

21. Nuts are found under it.(3).

22. Discovered fish wanted by no-one.(9).

23. One about to show anger.(3).

24) Downcast as the summit has collapsed. (11)

1. Opposes an opinion.(11).

2.Ancient.(3)

3.Mighty cascade of water.(7).

4.Ground suitable for planting.(6).

5.Lifeless.(5).

6.Traps rein.(anag) (9)

7.Solid and massive.(11).

8.Worthy of attention.(11).

9.Assume a task.(9).

10.Beard of Barley.(3)

11. Submerge in liquid.5).

12.Emphasise a written statement.(9)

13. I'll think it over.(4,3.)

14.Checks firms accounts.(6).

15. Fairy.(6).

16.Gave promise of support.(7).

17.Ask someone to come in.(6)

18, Stretch of land. (7).

19. Discuss.(6).

20.Forcefully apply pressure.(5).

21.French friend.(3).

22. Sinking.(5,4).

23. Possess.(3).

24.Interminable.(11).

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RAINFALL The rainfall in Bratton Fleming during the months of May, June and July 2016 together with the averages for those months since 1992 has been as follows: May. 66.00 mm 2.60 ins Average 99.8 mm 3.93 ins June 152.5 mm 6.00 ins Average 94.39 mm 3.71 ins July 71.50 mm 2.82 ins Average 116.84 mm 4.60 ins The variations in rainfall during these particular months since 1992 have been: May varied from 30.23 mm (1.19 ins) in 1998 to 200.0 mm.(7.87ins) in 2006 June varied from 33.02 mm (1.30 ins) in 1992 to 241.8 mm.(9.5 ins) in 2012 July varied from 27.69 mm (1.09 ins) in 1999 to 279.0 mm (10.9 ins) in 2009 Once again we are faced with the fact that our climate is changing, with the rainfall in May and July being considerably less than average whilst June was virtually double. This change makes forecasting long distances impossible but logic tells me to expect a reasonably fine Autumn. This is not a forecast, this is HOPE! It is nice to enjoy a joke with you again! Bill Brock Petersfield 710700

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QUIZ NIGHT

October 1st 7.30pm

The Village Hall

All Welcome

In aid of Village Hall

Funds

BRATTON FLEMING RELIEF IN NEED CHARITY

The purpose of the Charity is to give financial support to any parishioner who may be experiencing difficulties or hardship for whatever reason. Every request is looked at sympathetically and in the strictest confidence and help will be given if at all possible. Parishioners can contact any of the Trustees listed in the “What*Where”When* section of this magazine.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

Arthur Ridd-Jones (sec.)

WHAT?

WHEN?

WHERE?

WHY?

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WOODLAND The new bridge by the stepping stones is now in place and ground has been cleared and slabs put in front of the Hide. Thanks to Mike Heywood and Anthony Symons. We now need some help (volunteers) to trim the path from the allotments to the wooden bridge and other places where brambles etc. need cutting back. Plus many other “top up” jobs, pond cleaning etc. If you can help in any way please give me a ring.

Terry Shapland 710518

BRATTON BUZZARDS

Short Mat Bowls

We meet every Tuesday evening 7pm to 9pm

and Wednesday afternoons 2pm to 4pm

COME AND JOIN US

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Bratton Fleming Festival 2016 - Beautiful Bratton Competition

Thank you and congratulations to all our entries.

Despite the difficult growing conditions this year (and especially the recent monsoon rains) our judges were really impressed with the entries and the passion, creativity and sheer hard work that was evident in them all. At the end of a very wet morning – and a busy, stimulating and very enjoyable day of judging - all the results were collated and moderated to ensure a consistent standard across all classes. A very big thank you to all our judges and especially to our external Guest Judge Sue Hoyle – a very experienced Britain in Bloom Judge, visiting us all the way from Yorkshire – and to Sue Denham and Linda Martin who judged Class 5 – The Children’s Novelty on the theme of ‘Our Queen’. The only entrant in this year’s competition to achieve the coveted PLATINUM level AWARD was Rosa Williams (aged 7 years) who achieved an astounding 98%. Entrant Class Award Standard

Bratton Fleming Class 4. Business/Community BRONZE Baptist Church Premises Linda Bulled Class 6. Allotments SILVER Helen Shepheard Class 1. Small Containers SILVER-GILT Carder Technology & Class 4. Business/Community SILVER-GILT Diametrica @ Premises Grange Hill Industrial Estate Helen Shepheard Class 6. Allotments SILVER-GILT Chris. & John Blake Class 6. Allotments GOLD Peter & Annie Freeman Class 3. Home & Garden GOLD Helen Shepheard Class 3. Home & Garden GOLD Bratton Fleming Class 4. Business/Community GOLD Village Stores Premises Rosa Williams Class 5. Children’s Novelty PLATINUM on the theme ofOur Queen.’

Organiser: Annie Freeman 27th June, 2016.

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HISTORY GROUP 2016 PROGRAMME

We meet 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. September 8th ‘Fire in the Belly’ - the suffragette story in North Devon. A presentation by Pam Vass, author, who has written several books based in North Devon. Presentation will include a reference to Christine Woodhouse who lived in Bratton Fleming. October 13th ‘The Historic Environment Record’ - an overview and current work. A presentation by Shirley Blaylock, Conservation Officer for Exmoor National Park. November 10th ‘Recent Archaeological Work on Exmoor’. A presentation by Rob Wilson-North, Conservation Manager for Exmoor National Park. December 8th ‘The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway’. A presentation by David Tooke from the L and B Railway, supporter/publiciser.

Contact: lizzie.bethune@gmail.com 01598 710709

BRATTON FLEMING CHRISTMAS FAIR 2016

THURSDAY 1st DECEMBER

AT THE VILLAGE HALL.

6:30pm — 9pm

STALLS AVAILABLE. £10 SIZE 6 FT X 2FT

PLEASE CONTACT: TRACEY TAPP,14 FAIRFIELD, BRATTON

FLEMING, 01598 710436

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THANK YOU .

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RECYCLING From 22 August 2016, North Devon Council is increasing the variety of items it

can collect from the weekly recycling collections. All types of batteries are

accepted, except car batteries, as well as small waste electrical and electronic

equipment (WEEE). This includes:

Small kitchen appliances (such as kettles, toasters, irons)

Hairdryers, straighteners and clippers

Clocks, watches, calculators and torches

Remote controls, laptops, mobile phones, cameras

Small flat screen TVs and monitors

Radios, CD players and MP3 players

Small electronic toys (such as remote control cars)

Small power tools, smoke detectors

Household batteries, but not car batteries.

All items should be no larger than a carrier bag. If households want a

second recycling box, they can request one from North Devon Council.

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Swifts

I remember, as a boy, lying in bed and looking at the

window to watch swifts diving steeply from their nests in

the roof. As their speed increased they were able to rise

and then fly around catching the insects on which they fed

themselves and their young.

Swifts spend their lives in flight even sleeping on the wing.

They only cease to fly when nesting. If ever a swift is forced

to the ground it is unable to go anywhere. Its legs are

short and its wings are long and it is unable to take off,

without help, if it is forced to the ground.

They fly from Africa to U. K to make use of regular nesting

sites. Here, in Bratton when I came fifty years ago, swifts

nested every year in the Methodist Chapel and the Village

Hall. After the Methodist Chapel was converted to a

dwelling they were no longer able to access nesting sites

in the roof. They continue to nest in the Village Hall and an

attempt was made to provide extra sites. Swift nest boxes

were obtained and fixed on the Village hall and the school.

Sparrows have appreciated these for nesting but swifts

have shown no interest. It is only a small number in the

Village Hall but if you look up when passing there they can

be seen. Hopefully numbers may increase . They are social

and like to form groups and then they can have a

screaming party. I don't know that they regarded the

banner on the hall a welcome but it didn't, drive them

away.

Since Oct.1st 2006 all parishes have a DUTY to look after

its wildlife so I do hope that we shall make these visitors

welcome. Ray Steele. Parish Tree Warden

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PILATES Bratton Fleming Village Hall

Monday 7pm All ages & abilities welcome. Bring a drink and mat if you have one. Wear loose fitting clothing. Very gentle, flowing exercise where we all work at our own pace. Excellent for those with back, hip, knee or related mobility problems. Taught by a well qualified & experienced tutor.

For more details ring Valerie on 01271 343944

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Book Keeping Services

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sole traders, partnerships and small businesses in

Bratton Fleming, Challacombe and the surrounding

areas. I have over 15 years experience working within an

accountancy practice and having recently moved to

Bratton Fleming, I am now looking for new clients in the

local area. Please contact Sarah for more details on

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Did you know the local NHS has a Patient Advice and Complaints

Team?

NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS NEW Devon CCG) patient advice and complaints team is a service to provide patients, carers, family members, the public and staff with help, advice and support with concerns or comments relating to NHS services. The team provides free and confidential help to investigate and resolve problems as they happen and aim to do this as quickly as possible. They can also organise in depth investigations of any problems relating to healthcare across a number of different services. Hearing from patients helps us to make improvements and gives us early warnings of system problems. It is very important for the CCG to hear when things are going wrong.

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ALLOTMENT NEWS I was lucky enough to acquire an allotment this Spring at Haxton Lane. My

sister and brother-in-law were also very keen so it became a joint

enterprise which was splendid. After clearing and preparing the ground

we planted lots of seeds which mostly grew. There were a lot of raspberry

bushes dotted around so we moved them and made a fruit area. We had

lots of advice from other allotment holders which was immensely useful.

Over the season we have managed to harvest a variety of fruit and

vegetables which was brilliant. As I write this in August there is still a lot

of produce still growing.

The generosity of the allotment holders is also very heart-warming when

they offer their excess produce to avoid wastage. Our main contribution

are some of our cabbages as we planted far too many seeds. We will know

more next year as to what and what not to plant.

It is very interesting and social and it is lovely to chat to all the other

allotment holders as well as the walkers and dog walkers passing by.

The "Beautiful Bratton Competition" included allotments as one of the

categories this year and I entered. I won "silver" which was splendid, but it

was actually third out of three or "last" as the little girl next door called it.

I was very pleased though and the framed certificate was very lovely to

receive.

I think it would be interesting if new or experienced allotment holders

could send in any news, photographs or gardening tips so that we could

learn about or improve our plots over the winter in preparation for next

year. Linda

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OUTREACH POST OFFICE

Behind the Baptist Church

Opening hours:

Monday.....9.15am—12.15pm

Tuesday…... 9.15am—1.15pm

Wed and Fri ....1.15pm—4.15pm*

*This is now permanent

Bratton Fleming Gardening Club

We held our 17th Summer Show on Saturday 10th July and the

following are the winning results.

Entries were up on last year.

The Autumn Show, on 10th September, will be our 50th show since the club's formation in 1998. The show schedule will include special classes. All residents of Bratton Fleming can enter. If you do not automatically receive a schedule and would like one please contact Brian Williams on

710452.

1st 2nd 3rd

Penny Armitage 6 2 6

Ray Bawden 3 9 6 Lizzie Bethune 2 0 0

Molly Brown 2 0 0

Josh Brown 2 0 0

Daphne Dallyn 4 2 1

Norman Dallyn 0 3 0

Joyce Hammond 0 1 0

Jill Jewell 8 8 7

Sue Maxfield 5 11 4

Cynthia Moore 1 0 1

Linda Shapland 4 3 1

Tracey Tapp 2 0 1

Claire Thompson 8 8 3

Maureen Tucker 5 4 2

Elsie Willmetts 7 4 5

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Garden club notes.

Saturday 28th May was a lovely sunny day for the visit to Atlantic

Botanic Nursery who specialise in coastal plants, design and landscaping. An amazing selection of healthy plants including fruit trees did justice to the enthusiasm and expertise of the young Atlantic Botanic residents. Long may they continue. The Club visit on 25

th June to Little Webbery was a delight. After a

warm welcome by Mr & Mrs Yewdall we were treated to 3 acres of well tended gardens with trees, ponds, roses, vegetables and a riot of flowers before tea and cakes. Our village garden safari took place on a sunny Saturday, 30th July. The first garden was Helen's - ponds, water features, trees, shrubs, pergola, seating areas, you name it ... It was a treasure trove of delights divided into different and separate areas, in a relatively small space, all set off by some wonderful ceramic creations of the owner's making. The second garden was Alan's - 'the Fuchsia Man'. It was packed with hundreds of varieties in every combination of colour, form and hardiness. There were certainly many to admire and fortunately, many were for sale, though it was hard to make a choice with so many varieties all together in one place. Our last visit was to Tina and John's, which included banks of shrubs, extensive lawn and a large gravel garden with many and varied low growing plants and shrubs in pots, all set off by a wonderful view down the valley. They also hosted our afternoon refreshments, tea and cakes served outside on beautifully laid tables. Many thanks to Tina and her neighbours for providing this very pleasant ending to our afternoon. Donations given will go to Sense UK a charity for deafblind children. Saturday 10

th September The Autumn Show, the fiftieth show since

the club was formed in 1998. Thursday 22

nd September the evening talk is ‘Gertrude Jekyll, her

plants and designs’ a presentation by David Usher who spent 18 years as Head Gardener at Hestercombe. Thursday 27

th October the subject is ‘Raising Cacti and Succulents’

by Ralph Northcott from the Mail order Shop ‘The Cactus Shop’. Thursday 24

th November speaker still to be arranged but the

meeting will include Christmassy refreshments. For more details of any of these events contact Lizzie on 710709.

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90th Birthday Street Party

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FESTIVAL

Once again, the Festival was a great success. Linda and I would like to

thank Nicky Rock and the Committee for giving us the honour to be

Judges. We both know from past experience the amount of hard work

that goes into organising and running the day takes. It was nice to be on

the other end for a change. It was like old times to see so many

children and adults in Fancy Dress, cars for the Princess and Attendants

and a Mounted Marshall leading the Parade through the village and

stalls outside the village hall and school, the zip wire and flowers in the

church, and teas in the village hall.

We both enjoyed the day and hope it will continue for many years to

come. Well done and thank you to everyone that took part in any way.

Terry and Linda Shapland.

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The Friday Klub at the Kabin located near the Sports Club

Youth group for ages 9-15yrs every Friday term time 6pm-8pm

Any enquiries please contact:

Glenys: 07540 490926

Chris: 07739 436319

We also hire out this wonderful space for children’s birthday parties, band practice, village groups, all at very

reasonable rates, for hire contact Annie on 07855878166

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THE SAD PASSING OF COMMON SENSE.

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been

with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was since his birth

records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as knowing when

to come in out of the rain, why the early bird gets the worm, life isn't always fair

and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you

earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing

regulations were set in place.

Reports of a six-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a

classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a

teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they

themselves failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.

He declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to

administer Panadol, sun lotion or a sticky plaster to a student; but could not inform

the parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband

and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in

your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realise that a

steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap and was promptly

awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust, his wife,

Discretion; his daughter Responsibility and his son, Reason. He is survived by three

stepbrothers: I Know My Rights, Someone Else is to Blame and I'm a Victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realised he was gone.

If you still remember him pass this on.

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Thursday Club Sadly the Thursday Club has lost two of its members in recent months. Joyce Heal and

Peggy Hopkins were stalwart supporters of the Club for many years, Peggy being one of

the founder members of the Club back in 1983. Joyce had not attended recent meetings,

having moved to South Molton, but we were pleased to see her at the December

meeting, when she enjoyed the Carol singing. Peggy survived a serious heart operation

last year and had begun regularly attending meetings again, where her friendliness and

humour were always much appreciated. Our sympathies go to Joyce’s sons, Brian,

Morley and John, and daughters, Margaret and Heather and their families; and to

Peggy’s husband Bryan, sons Grahame and Stephen and their families. Both ladies will

be sorely missed in the Thursday Club.

Thursday 2nd June

A combination of illness, holidays and visiting relatives meant that the group was sadly

depleted when Mr Pat Kingston came to talk about the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. The

people who were there were treated to an excellent and informative presentation about

the history and activities of the pilots, paramedics and back up staff who do such sterling

work in helping people suffering from medical and trauma incidents. They are always

interested to hear from patients and their families when the emergency is over.

Thursday 7th July

The meeting with Claire Joselin and Sky, from Dogs Trust, was very well attended with

numerous guests as well as members being present. Dogs Trust was started in 1891, by

Lady Gertrude Stock and, until 2003, was called the Canine Defence League. In 1967 a

non- destroying policy was adopted and in 1978 the famous statement A Dog is for Life,

not just for Christmas was first used. The Ilfracombe branch opened in 1975 and has

been rebuilt in the last 18 months, with a new layout which incorporates underfloor

heating, glass fronted kennels, shower rooms and a new veterinary room. There are

currently 21 rehoming centres in mainland Britain and Northern Ireland, the average stay

is 4 -6 weeks and 97% of dogs find new homes. Potential owners are thoroughly checked

and can get plenty of support and advice through their dog’s life. Last year Dogs Trust

neutered 56,457 dogs and has neutered 768,528 since its campaign started. It

microchipped 185,544 dogs in 2015 and has done 935,544 since that campaign began. It

is working against puppy farms. The Trust offers help and advice to homeless dog

owners and will take into temporary fostering dogs. 1200 pets have been helped in that

way since 2004. Dogs Trust relies solely on donations and legacies, it has no

government support. Volunteers to walk dogs and fund raise are always welcome.

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"Bratton View" Bed & Breakfast ...with a

difference !!

Angela and David welcome

you to" Bratton View"

We provide Bed & Breakfast

in a completely self

contained part of our lovely

detached house at Farm

Gate with fantastic views.

With its own front door

opening onto superb views

from your own patio area " Bratton View" offer you all the independence, privacy

and space that you might usually associate with self catering accommodation

with the added advantage of Bed & Breakfast.

Tel 01598 710095 email:guests@bratton-view.co.uk

www.bratton-view.co.uk See us on tripadvisor

Thursday 4th August

It was generally agreed that seldom has an hour passed so quickly and with such hilarity

as the one when Marion Ridd-Jones told us about some of the goings on in her 40 years

as a landlady. Some examples:- the delivery of twin beds for one of the guest rooms

prompted rumours around the village that the Ridd-Jones’ marriage was in trouble; the

group of keen fishermen who fished their quotas in the reservoir each day and brought 20

trout back each evening to be gutted and frozen – and the carrier bag of one man’s haul

which was left outside for a short time, only to be “ found ” by the sheepdog, buried and

proudly dug up again several weeks later. These stories and many more kept us all well

entertained. People have said Marion ought to write a book. She really should!

Forthcoming Events

Thursday September 1st Open The Book with Felicity

Thursday October 6th Louise Baddick Spinning a yarn

Thursday November 3rd Beetle Drive

The Thursday Club meets from 2 – 4 p.m.on the first Thursday of the month at the Village

Hall. There is a talk or an activity, tea and biscuits and raffle. Visitors are welcome -also

new members.

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The Bratton Fleming Life Drawing Group

meets Thursday evenings 19.30 till 21.00

at The Kabin that is situated in the

Bratton Fleming Sports Club car park.

New and experienced artists welcome.

It costs £6 a session and please bring all

your own materials.

For further information please contact

Louise (07758077089)

email: louise.a.mulholland@gmail.com

or join our Facebook page Bratton

Fleming Life Drawing Group.

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4th Saturday of each month in the Village Hall

10am ~ midday

A wide range of produce and crafts

And a warm welcome from the Kitchen Maids

Cafe, serving Full English Breakfast, hot bacon rolls, tea, coffee

and a delicious choice of cakes.

Peter Wilkinson Electrical

Mobile 07899808027 Tel 01598 710883

Moorland Cottage Bratton Fleming

Domestic Commercial Agricultural

All jobs large or small undertaken

Part “P” registered With ELECSA

e.mail: peterwilkinson872@btinternet.com

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OIL FIRED BOILERS, AGAS, RAYBURNS. SERVICING and REPAIR

www.devonoilheatingservices.co.uk As well as servicing I also refurbish and

supply agas, rayburns, and oil tanks.

I’m Oftec registered and take pride in my work

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Suffering from Back Pain? Shoulder, elbow or knee problems?

Digestive complaints? Muscle spasm? Baby with colic?

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Aromatherapy, Indian Head massage, Swedish massage, Eyelash

& Brow tinting, Manicure, Pedicure, spa parties for all occasions Appointments at Uplands, Stowford Cross, Bratton Fleming, North Devon

www.everybodyforbowen.co.uk

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News from the Exmoor Pony Centre, Ashwick, Dulverton TA22 9QE

We have reached a

milestone! The

Exmoor Pony Centre

is 10 years old this

year and we

celebrated our

birthday at Dunster

Country Fair with

champagne and

birthday cakes.

Exmoor pony, Tom,

thoroughly enjoyed

all the attention from the children and behaved beautifully – apart from

trying to eat the candles on the cake!

We were joined by author and Exmoor pony lover, Victoria Eveleigh,

and Devon horse trainer, free-rider and TV presenter, Emma

Massingale. Author Tracey Gemmell is generously donating a percentage

of the proceeds from her new book about an Exmoor pony called

Dunster, Dunster’s Calling, to the Moorland Mousie Trust.

On 27 October we will be celebrating Halloween from 12 to 3pm. There

will be all the usual activities including pony rides (for 4 years and over)

and pony grooming. Entry is free with a small charge for activities.

For competent riders, trekking across the Moor is available most days.

For non-riders or beginners, a taster session in our covered arena offers

the opportunity to groom, saddle and ride an Exmoor pony under skilled

supervision. All must be booked in advance.

The Exmoor Pony Centre is open to visitors between 10:00 and 4:00 on

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the

summer.

Website: www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk

Email: info@exmoorponycentre.org.uk

Tel: 01398 323093

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BABY & TODDLER GROUP EVERY WEDNESDAY 9.30AM – 11.30AM

THE VILLAGE HALL, BRATTON FLEMING

The group caters for babies and toddlers from

birth to 5 years old allowing them to play with toys, enjoy new

sounds and make new friends.

We begin our session with free play and a craft activity. Then it’s snack time, then there’s always time for some more play! To end our session we have a sing along and story time.

Babies aged 0-6 mths - £1 ,Toddlers aged 6 mths – 5 yrs -

£2.50 with 50p for an extra child/sibling. This includes a cup

of tea/coffee with a biscuit for us grown ups and a healthy

fruit snack with a soft drink for the little people

to give tired tots (and mums) a mid morning

boost!

A brilliant way for meeting other parents like you

and for starting to socialise your baby or toddler. For further information, please contact

Bratton Fleming Pre-School – 01598 710019

WOODLAND

The two new seats have been put in place and hopefully the bridge will be

in place soon.

Some new posts have been put in around the allotments. I have got hold

of some slabs and am arranging for work to be done in front of the doors

to the Hide.

The Composting Group has paid for 3 new tree guards, which have been

made locally, and placed around the oak trees on the Millennium Green.

T Shapland

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Music in Minehead

The Minehead and West Somerset Arts Society

is a small society which aims to bring top quality classical music and performance to our area and which is run as a charity by a handful of people, all of whom are volunteers who love good

music.

We are now entering our 53rd season with four concerts by world-class performers including BSO Strings from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Dante String Quartet. We begin this

year with:

Friday 7 October, 7.30, Minehead Methodist Church

ENDYMION CLARINET QUINTET playing Schubert, Mozart and

Brahms.

Friday 18 November, 7.30, Minehead Methodist Church

JAMIE WALTON (cello) and DANIEL TONG (piano) playing

Beethoven, Debussy, Janacek, and Shostakovich.

Our concerts are open to all but as a society member you can make fantastic savings on tickets, saving £4 on every ticket purchased before 31 August, so a pair of tickets for each of our four concerts will save you £32! To join costs only £8 single or £12

for a couple and there's a membership form on our website.

Tickets are available only from The Regal Theatre box office in Minehead - in person, by phone at 01643 706430 or at

www.regaltheatre.co.uk.

We also organise coach outings to performances of opera, ballet and music at venues such as Bristol Old Vic, Colston Hall Bristol, Exeter Great Hall and Plymouth . Details of upcoming trips and

booking are all on our website.

http://www.mineheadartssociety.org.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/MWSAS/

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Exmoor Fascias Ltd, trading since 1988

Visit our webpage and view all the latest brochures:

www.exmoorfascias.co.uk

Showroom & Trade Counter: Trade Counter:

Rolle Quay, Barnstaple, Devon, Unit 7, Clovelly Rd. Ind. Est., Bideford, EX31 1JE EX39 3HN

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A happy & nurturing environment where children grow and develop as individuals.

For further information or to visit our setting: Fawn Lodge, Station Road, Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4SB

Tel: 01598 710019 Out of hours: 07855 878166

Website: www.brattonflemingpre-school.co.uk Email: preschoolbf@gmail.com

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Installation of oil fired boilers, full

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All other plumbing work undertaken

For all enquiries and free no obligation quote please call

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ASH DISEASE

Reporting suspected cases

If you think you have

spotted the disease, report it

to :

Chalara helpline: 08459 33 55

77 (open 8am - 6pm every day)

or

plant.health@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Advertisements in the Bratton News

Prices for advertising are (For four issues):-

1/4 page(40mm by 125mm) £12.

1/2 page( 85mm by 125mm) £25

Full page( 185mm by 125mm) £50

Should you be able to produce your own ad on a computer then

please e-mail it to Lesley - lesmcleanl@hotmail.co.uk. Cheques

should be made payable to BRATTON FLEMING NEWS and sent to

me at “Tawside, Bratton Fleming”. Charles Payne

We welcome any contributions to the magazine, so please

contact me of you have any writing, photos or poems...or just

ideas! DEADLINES 18 Nov 2016;

24 Feb 2017; 19th May 2017; 18th August 2017; 17th Nov 2017

If anyone moves out of the village and would like to stay in touch, please let me know and I can e-mail you a copy in PDF format. Lesley

BRITISH RED CROSS Struggling to cope in North Devon

If you can help for just a few

hours a month and really make a

difference to someone,

please contact Rosalyn Pascoe on

01392 353282

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N e w c a m p a i g n t o

encourage carers to take

some time for themselves. Carers in Devon are being encouraged to apply for a grant in a new campaign.

Anyone who would like advice on caring and to learn more about the help that is available should contact the Devon Carer centre on 08456 4 3 4 4 3 5 o r v i s i t www.devoncarerscentre.org.uk/

Community Transport organisations need car

and minibus drivers

For more information about Community

Transport groups in your

area please contact:

Tim or Jo, North Devon Access to Services Project

on

01271 866300

or email tim@ndvs.org.uk

or jo@ndvs.org.uk .

Bratton Fleming Website -

www.brattonflemingparish.org.uk

Page on village history, the parish council (agendas, documents

and minutes of past meetings) and Bratton News (including the

current issue and older issues).

Sections for local businesses and organisations are under

development, if you would like your business or group included in

these sections

please email Pete Laurie at:

postmaster@brattonflemingparish.org.uk

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Member of the Institute for Animal Care and Education

Including

CANINE BEHAVIOUR

PSYCHOLOGY AND NUTRITION

Jillian Ridd

Down Farm, Bratton Fleming

Tel 01598 710396

Don Bailey and Son

01271 344881

Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers,

Dishwashers, Cookers

All Models and Makes

Dyson and Vacuum Cleaner repairs

Friendly Family Run Business

No VAT and Low Fixed Labour Charges

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Parish Council

Chairman: Frank Benbow (710695)

Vice Chair:

Brian .East 710955

Peter Freeman 710993 Nikkie Henry 710410 (work)

Michael Huxtable (710727) Paula Kellaway (710437)

Terry Shapland (710518) George Tribe (710456)

District Councillor: Malcolm Prowse (710533)

County Councillor: Richard Edgell (01769 550242)

Clerk to the Parish Council:

Terry Squire (710526)

Parish Tree Warden: Ray Steele (710213)

Millennium Green Trustees:

Malcolm Prowse, Arthur Ridd-Jones, Terry

Shapland, Pat Stamps, Rob Bawden, Terry Squire

Community Woodland Group Terry Squire (Secretary 710526)

Bratton Fleming Relief in Need Charity Trustees: Mr Arthur Ridd-Jones, (763334) Mrs Sylvia Sparkes, (710203) Mr Terry Squire, (710526) Mr Michael Huxtable, (710727)

Shops and Services

White Hart Garage (01598 710521)

Mon – Fri 8.30 - 5.30pm

Outreach Post Office Mon 9.15 -12.15, Tues 9.15 - 1.15, Wed and Fri 1.15 - 5.15

Post-box Collection Times:

Mon.- Fri. 4 pm only Saturdays 12 noon No Sunday Collection

Bratton Stores (01598 710410)

Mon. – Sat. 7.00 – 7.00

Sun 9.00 – 12 noon

Papers & Milk Delivery John Hockridge & Son Tel/Fax 01271 345144

Fish & Chip Van Fri. - 4.30pm – 7.30pm

Junction of Main Road & Furze Park Road

Mobile wet fish van Tuesday 2.45pm

Village Hall car park

Green/black Wheelie Bin Collection

Monday. Alternating green or black bin (See local press for arrangements following public holidays)

Recycle box collection Tuesday

Compost Material may be left on the top recreation field car park. Please

tell Terry Shapland (710518) how much (free) compost you take

Coal Deliveries: Wed: Way Fuels (01769 572010) Thurs: Charringtons (01271 374311)

WHAT * WHERE * WHEN

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THE PARISH DEFIBRILLATOR IS NOW FIXED ON THE WALL

OUTSIDE THE SHOP

Library Van Times

ALTERNATE FRIDAYS AT THE MILLENNIUM GREEN 12.05PM - 1.05PM

Poltimore Arms 01598 710381

Taxi & Private Hire

Webber’s (01598-763467)

School Head Teacher: Mrs Sue DENHAM (710337)

School PTFA Chair Melissa Sloman 710665

St Peters Parish Church The Anglican—Methodist Church:

Services: 9.30am Sunday Club in the Wesley Suite 9.30am 2nd Sun All Age Service, 1st & 3rd Sunday: Holy Communion; 4th Sunday Morning Worship. Rector: Rosie Austin, The Parsonage, 1 The Glebe (711962) rosieaustin@live.co.uk Methodist Minister: Revd. Robert Manning, 54, Moor Lea, Braunton, EX33 2PE. (01271 812574) revrobman@gmail.com

Baptist Church Services: Sundays 11.00am & 6.30pm Sunday School 10am

Bright Sparks: Mon. 6.30 - 7.30pm

Ignite Youth Group: alt. Weds 7.30-9.00pm

Tumblin' Monkeys Youth Night: 2nd & 4th Sunday 8pm

Voluntary Organisations and Clubs

Gardening Club: 4th Thurs. in month (not Dec.) 7.30pm

Chairman: Duncan Armitage (710757)

Secretary: Lizzie Bethune (710709)

St. Peter’s Mother’s Union:

2nd Wed. in month, 2.30pm. Members’ homes.

Chairperson: Sylvia Sparkes (710203)

Short Mat Bowls Village Hall Tues. 7– 9pm, Wed. 2-4pm Contact: Chairman: Barry Reynolds (01598 763736) Secretary: Val Shillito (710430) Match Secretary: Julie Harding

Sports Club: Club House (01598 710865) Chairman: Malcolm Prowse (710533)

Cricket Club Chairman: Richard Burge (710275)

Secretary: Ms Rosemarie Hunt (710570) Fixtures Secretary: Mrs Hillary Ayre (710352)

Tennis Club: Contact: Nick Loosemore (01271 850552)

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Football Club: Usually 2nd Tues. in month. 7.30 p.m. New name of club - Haxton Rangers FC New Chairman - Mark Bithell (007775847174) New Sec - Ian Humphries (01598710208) Email - ishumphries@gmail.com

Ladies Netball Secretary: Suzie Parkin (763545)

Pre-School Fawn Lodge. Mon to Fri 8 am –5 pm during term time. Manager Lynn Gresham Pre-school contact: (710019)

Out of hours (07855 878166) Treasurer Annie Jones (710907)

Toddlers Village Hall: Wednesdays 9.30am - 11.30am Contact: Bratton Fleming Pre-School (710019) Out of

hours (07855 878166) First Session Free

Cub Scouts Weds. 6-7.30pm (Term time only)

Contact Andrew Gibbs 01598 763304

Village Hall Committee

Booking Secretary: Tracey Tapp (710436 )

Chairman: Terry Shapland (710518)

Meetings 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm

Thursday Club 1st Thurs. in month, 2-4pm Village Hall Excursions: 3rd Thurs. in month when arranged. Contact: Jane Sexon (710712)

Reading Group Contact Daphne Dallyn (710158)

Bratton Local History Group

2nd THURSDAY in the month Chairman: Duncan Armitage (710757)

Secretary: Lizzie Bethune (710709)

Pilates Monday 7.00pm in the Village Hall Contact: Valerie May (01271 343944)

ENTRIES FOR THE “WHAT’S ON” OR “THE DIARY” SECTION OF

THE BRATTON NEWS (AND WEEKLY ENTRIES IN THE NORTH DEVON JOURNAL COMMUNITY PAGE) SHOULD BE MADE TO THE

EDITOR, LESLEY MCLEAN 710115 lesmclean1@hotmail.co.uk

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Tues June 9 2.15pm Flower Club Village Hall

Wed June 10 7.30 pm History Group Village Hall

Sun June 14 9.30 am Family Service St Peters Church

Wed June 17 7.30 pm Parish Council Village Hall

Wed June 17 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Sun June 21 9.30 am Holy

Communion

St Peters Church

Wed June 24 2.30 - 4 p.m. Welcoming Wednesday The Wesley Suite

Thurs June 25 7.30 pm Gardening

Club. Village Hall

Sat June 27 9.30 - 12 noon Craft Market Village Hall

Sun June 28 9.30 am Morning

Prayer

St Peters Church

Wed July 1 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Thurs July 2 2- 4pm Thursday Club Village Hall

Sun July 5 9.30 am Holy

Communion

St Peters Church

Wed July 8 7.30 pm History Group Village Hall

Sun July 12 9.30 am Family Service St Peters Church

Tues July 14 2.15pm Flower Club Village Hall

Wed July 15 7.30 pm Parish Council Village Hall

Wed July 15 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Sun July 19 9.30 am Holy

Communion

St Peters Church

Thurs July 23 7.30 pm Gardening

Club. Village Hall

Sat July 25 9.30 - 12 noon Craft Market. Village Hall

Sun July 26 9.30 am Morning

Prayer

St Peters Church

Wed July 29 2.30 - 4 p.m. Welcoming

Wednesday The Wesley Suite

Wed July 29 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Sun Aug 2 9.30 am Holy

Communion

St Peters Church

Thurs Aug 6 2- 4pm Thursday Club Village Hall

Sun Aug 9 9.30 am Family Service St Peters Church

Tues Aug 11 2.15 pm Flower Club Village Hall

Wed Aug 12 7.30 pm History Group Village Hall

Wed Aug 12 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Sun Aug 16 9.30 am Holy

Communion

St Peters Church

Wed Aug 19 7.30 pm Parish Council Village Hall

Sat Aug 22 9.30 - 12 noon Craft Market. Village Hall

Sun Aug 23 9.30 am Morning

Prayer

St Peters Church

Wed Aug 26 2.30 - 4 p.m. Welcoming

Wednesday The Wesley Suite

Wed Aug 26 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite. Baptist Church

Thurs Aug 27 7.30 pm Gardening Club Village Hall

Thurs Sept 3 2- 4pm Thursday Club Village Hall

Sun Sept 6 9.30 am Holy

Communion

St Peters Church

Tues Sept 8 2.15pm Flower Club Village Hall

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DIARY

Sun 11 9.30 am All Age Service St Peters Church

Wed 14 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Thurs 15 7.30 pm Gardening Club. Village Hall

Sun 18 9.30 am Holy Communion St Peters Church

Wed 21 7.30 Parish council Meeting Village Hall

Thurs 22 7.30 Garden Club Village Hall

Sat 24 9.30 - 12 noon Craft Market. Village Hall

Sun 25 9.30 am Morning Prayer St Peters Church

Wed 28 2.30 - 4 p.m. Welcoming Wednesday Wesley Suite

Wed 28 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Sat 1 Oct 7.30 Quiz Night

Sun 2 9.30 am Holy Communion St Peters Church

Thurs 6 2- 4pm Thursday Club Village Hall

Sun 9 9.30 am All Age Service St Peters Church

Wed 12 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Thurs 13 7.30 pm History Group Village Hall

Sun 16 9.30 am Holy Communion St Peters Church

wed 19 7.30 Parish council Meeting Village Hall

Thurs 20 7.30 pm Gardening Club. Village Hall

Sat 22 9.30 - 12 noon Craft Market. Village Hall

Sun 23 9.30 am Morning Prayer St Peters Church

Wed 26 2.30 - 4 p.m. Welcoming Wednesday Wesley Suite

Wed 26 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Thurs 27 7.30 Garden club Village Hall

Sat

Sun

29

30

2pm-7pm

2pm-6pm

Exhibition 'Back in Granfer's Day' by Terry Squire. St Peters Church

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101 is the number to call to contact your local police Call 101 when it’s less urgent than a 999 call. 101 is available

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will replace 08452

777444.

What does it cost to call 101? Calls to 101 (from both

landlines and mobile networks) cost 15 pence per call, no matter what

time of day you call, or how long you are on the phone.

FEELING SAFER Women’s Aid 01271 370079

N Devon Council 01271 25757 Police 08452 777444

FAMILY MEDIATION 01271 321888

www.northdevonfamilymediation.co.uk

Sun 30 9.30 am Service St Peters Church

Thurs 3 Nov 2- 4pm Thursday Club Village Hall

Sat 5 6.30-8.30pm Fireworks Night Sports Club

Sun 6 9.30 am Holy Communion St Peters Church

Wed 9 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Thurs 10 7.30 pm History Group Village Hall

Sun 13 9.30 am Remembrance Day Service St Peters Church

wed 16 7.30 Parish council Meeting Village Hall

Thurs 17 7.30 pm Gardening Club. Village Hall

Sun 20 9.30 am Holy Communion St Peters Church

Wed 23 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Thurs 24 7.30 Garden Club Village Hall

Sat 26 9.30 - 12 noon Craft Market. Village Hall

Sun 27 9.30 am Morning Prayer St Peters Church

Wed 30 2.30 - 4 p.m. Welcoming Wednesday Wesley Suite

Thurs 1 Dec 2- 4pm Thursday Club Village Hall

Thurs 1 Dec 6.30-9pm Christmas Fair Village Hall

Sun 4 9.30 am Holy Communion St Peters Church

Wed 7 7:30- 8:45 pm Ignite Baptist Church

Thurs 8 7.30 pm History Group Village Hall

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EMERGENCY HELP Prescriptions

Twice a week and by arrangement, Bear Street Pharmacy delivers to homes within the village, free of delivery charge. For those living outside the village, items can be left at the Post Office. This service applies to prescription items only. Non prescription items may be included within an order. Phone no. 01271 342549. Allow 5-7 days.

Doctor/Hospital Car Service

If you need to get to hospital or to a doctor but can’t find transport, please contact one of the volunteers listed below.

Geoff Bayard 710716

Daphne and Norman Dallyn 710158

DEFIBRILLATOR At the village stores is the defibrillator box.

'ICE' - In Case of Emergency Store on your mobile phone the name 'ICE' and your contact’s number.

Neighbourhood Watch Secretary/Treasurer: Trish Brock, Petersfield (01598 710700)

Chris Lilley, 6 Fairfield 710276

E. Humphries, 10 South View 710208

T. Squire, 2 Threeways 710526

G. Tribe, Stoke View 710456

B. Williams 9 Meadow Close 710452

K Meakins 19 Homer Close 710648

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BRATTON FLEMING SPORTS CLUB

We have the following sports & facilities

available:

Football Cricket Pool Skittles Tennis

Table Tennis Snooker

& a function room available for hire

We are open Monday-Thursday 5.30pm-11pm

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 5pm-11pm

Friday Happy Hour 5pm-7pm!!

Open earlier when sporting activities are on! Membership prices: £15 per family (with a max

2 adults any number of under 16s), £7.50 per

adult, £3 per junior (under 16s) Membership

runs from 1st November each year

For further information pop into the club or call: 01598 710865 or Annie 07855878166

Registered CASC Number: 02965

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Convenience with low prices

and monthly £1 deals

Hot and cold food menu

available with the convenience

of being able to phone in your

order which can be made ready

for your collection. Take away

lunches, picnics and evening

meals available to order.

You can order newspapers and

magazines from us to be

collected at your convenience.

Groceries

Local fresh Meat

Frozen goods

Household goods

Daily papers

Magazines Tobacco

Alcohol

Soft drinks Sweets

Fresh bread

Fresh cakes

Fresh fruit and veg

Various pasties

Hot and cold Food

Tea and Coffee

Batteries

Logs, Kindling

Coal

BRATTON FLEMING VILLAGE STORES

Karslake House, Bratton Fleming, Devon,

Ex31 4SA

01598 710410

Mon-Sat 7am – 7pm

Sun 9am – 12 noon

Your friendly local village store that supplies local produce. Bringing you a convenient friendly and exciting way to shop for your favorite brands.