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“Your carers have been looking after my mum Laura Fletcher for a while now. I would just like to say a huge thank you.

They are kind, thoughtful, and actually take an interest in their work. Well done Pinewood.”

– Peter Fletcher

“I try to join in the activities at Pinewood every

day of the week.

It keeps me young and nimble

I really love bowling on the Wii”

– Judy Lindley

“I enjoy being at Pinewood.

I feel like I’m at home rather than in a nursing home and

I’m well looked after.”

– Rosemary Humphries

Why not get in touch with us today to fi nd out what we can do to help you or your loved ones retain their freedom, dignity and independence. Call us on the number below or visit our website for more information.

Pinewood Home Care is an independent Domiciliary Care Agency, established by Pinewood Residential & Nursing Home, providing a wide range of care services to assist people in their home, on a one-to-one basis, allowing them to live independently.

Situated in the beautiful conservation area of Budleigh Salterton, Pinewood Residential & Nursing Home provides stunning views of the Jurassic coast and a level of care that is second-to-none.

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6. Forthcoming EventsFind out what's not to miss.

12. Live Music RoundupGet the info on local live music!

14. Art ExhibitionsForthcoming events & art blog.

25. Nelson's ColumnJohn Fisher's sage viewpoint!

26. Fashion and BeautyRetail therapy for women.

32. NEW - Star GazingWith broadcaster Judi Spiers.

34. Eating OutGreat places to dine in the region.

38. Fishing in East DevonBy noted local historial Ted Gosling.

42. Vintage KitchensAmanda Crump talks shabby chic.

53. Flatbeare ViewsArdley digs himself another hole.

57. Tales of a YokelYarns from the inimitable FCR Esgen.

58. Tide TimetablesTide times from Lyme to Exmouth.

60. NEW - Yellingham FarmVivid farming tales from Janet East.

64. Come Fly with MeGyrocopters by Guy Peters.

66. Faraway WalkIllustrated walk with the Editor.

70. AONB - 50 yearsAn important birthday for East Devon.

72. Horse Care - The SpringEquine advice from Natalie Bucklar.

74. Life MattersHealth & wellbeing issues.

78. Business AdviceValuable tips from Katina Styles.

79. But here's the thingPure conjecture from John Fisher.

80. Financial MattersFrom local IFA, Helen Mulvaney.

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CONTRIBUTORSNigel Jones, John Fisher,Judi Spiers, Katina Styles,Helen Mulvaney, FCR Esgen, Ardley Chic, Tony Jackson,Janet East, Amanda Crump,Averil Quinain, Hanneke Coates-Hoorn, Natalie Bucklar-Green,Jill Cooke, Hazel Fergie.

MAGAZINEEditor and publisher: Nigel JonesEast Devon Coast & Country Ltd

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Editor's LetterA warm welcome to the April & May issue of the East Devon Coast & Country magazine.

Spring is here at last and it's a real joy to see all the spring flowers after what seems like such a long winter. Spring is my favourite season, full of hope for the summer and there's simply no better county to enjoy spring than Devon.

In this edition we welcome Judi Spiers with her regular column

"Star Gazing", which provides unique and behind the scenes stories about the lives of some of the stars that Judi has recently interviewed. Judi, as you know, is a true Devonian, well-know for her television career encompassing her days on "Pebble Mill at One" and also as a presenter on BBC Radio Devon. I hope you enjoy having a little glimpse into the lives of some of our best loved stars.

If you haven't yet used the hub, then you're missing out ! The hub goes from strength to strength after its launch at the beginning of this year. Our new, dedicated

What's On website now has nearly 2000 events organisations registered on the website and by using the site you can find out about everything that's happening in East Devon, Exeter and West Dorset. Not only available on your computer, it's also on tablet and smartphone versions, so for those of you on the move, it should prove really useful. If you're an event organiser, then please register - it's a completely free service, easy and fast to add your events which go online instantly. You have full control over your online event promotion.

Here's to a warm spring and the promise of a scorching summer to follow?

Kind regards

Nigel Jones (Editor)

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Welcome to Sweetcombe Cottage HolidaysWe off er our own hand-picked selection of holiday properties in East Devon for those who want to combine the freedom of self-catering with the style and comforts of luxury holiday cottage accommodation. We are based in Sidmouth, and our family has been running Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays for over 20 years. We know our properties very well and are here to assist with all your holiday requirements.

From Beer and Branscombe through to Sidmouth and onto Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth - you can be sure you are never far from the famed Jurassic coast. Visit England assessed and Star Graded - with the majority achieving either 4 or 5 stars; some cottages having obtained the coveted Gold Award.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our beautiful holiday cottages soon!

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Welcome to Sweetcombe Cottage HolidaysSweetcombe Cottage Holidays offers our own hand-picked selection of holiday properties in East Devon for those who want to combine the freedom of self-catering with the style and comforts of luxury holiday cottage accommodation. We are based in Sidmouth, and our family has been running Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays for over 20 years, we know our properties very well and are here to assist with all your holiday requirements.

From Beer and Branscombe through to Sidmouth and onto Budleigh Salterton and Exmouth - you can be sure you are never far from the famed Jurassic coast. Visit England assessed and Star Graded - with the majority achieving either 4 and 5 Stars; some cottages having obtained the coveted Gold Award.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our beautiful holiday cottages soon!

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EAST DEVON PROPERTY REVIEW

2013 STARTED WELLThe property market has started well in 2013 with January seeing good activity that slightly slowed in February due to the incessant cold weather, followed by a very strong Easter market in March. The next three months will be some of the busiest of the year as it is the time when most owners decide to put their property up for sale.

PHOTOGRAPHS SAY 1000 WORDSWe believe that in order to get the best sale your property has to be shown in the best possible light. Photography is the key, as you see with the pictures on this page. We are forensic in our attention to detail and use the latest digital equipment and go that “extra mile” to ensure that your property has the biggest visual impact.

SHORTAGE Of THE ‘RIGHT STuff’We are finding that there is good demand for property of all types, sizes and prices, whether it is a bungalow at £300,000, a cottage at £450,000, or a larger property at £800,000 and there is always a shortage for that exceptional property. For instance period farmhouses with outbuildings and a few acres, or classic former rectories/vicarages are always in keen demand.

WHO ARE WE?We believe that selling houses is as much about people as property. Bespoke personal service is our norm. Director Ian Lange FNAEA is the most experienced estate agent in East Devon with over 45 years in the business locally. Alex Coates MNAEA has been selling property in East Devon for over 10 years. Our Honiton office staff have a combined total of over 75 years serving clients and selling property in our area.

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Forthcoming Events


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Fairs

POLTIMORE HOUSE GARDEN FAIR 28 Apr - Poltimore House Garden Fair, Poltimore House and Grounds, Poltimore, 11.00am.

THE GARDEN FAIR AT COLYTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL 04 May - Plant Stalls, Indoor Craft Stalls, BBQ, Bar, Cafe, Cakes, Children's Area, Colyton Grammar School PA, Colyton, 10.00am.

STOCKLAND FAIR 27 May - Stockland Fair returns after a break last year - on late spring bank holiday, Stockland Fair, Stockland, 1.30pm.

Festivals

FAIRPORT CONVENTION AND FRIENDS 18 May - Fairport Convention & Friends in the Park at Bicton College Saturday 18th May, Bicton College Events, East Budleigh, 1.00pm.

EXMOUTH FESTIVAL 23 May to 01 Jun - Vibrant and contemporary festival in its 17th year, Exmouth Festival, Exmouth.

FLOWER FESTIVAL - CREDITON PARISH CHURCH 01 Jun to 06 Jun - Come to see our exhibition with flowers at Crediton Parish Church, Crediton Parish Church, Crediton, 10.00am.

Comedy

LIE BACK AND THINK OF AMERICA 18 Apr - Engaging multi-role WW2 comedy-drama written by Natalie Wilcox, Cygnet New Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.

DOC BROWN 19 Apr - Doc Brown is a North London-based comedian, actor and former rapper, Exeter Phoenix, Exeter.

Escot Park

ESCOT GOLDEN EASTER EGG HUNT Until 01 Apr - Can you find one of our very special Golden Easter Eggs hidden around the park, Escot Park and Gardens, Ottery St Mary.

BIRDS OF PREY DISPLAY Until 31 May - Daily displays at 11.30am and 3.30pm take place at Escot - weather permitting, Escot Park and Gardens, Ottery St Mary.

BUGS, PONDS AND DENS 02 Apr to 03 Apr - Spend a morning at ESCOT pond dipping, finding mini-beasts and building dens!, Escot Park and Gardens, Ottery St Mary, 11.30am.

ESCOT EASTER CAMP WILD DAY CAMP 04 Apr - For children, Camp Wild is pure enjoyment. It really is as wild as it sounds!, Escot Park and Gardens, Ottery St Mary.

PIRATES TREASURE HUNT 19 May - Are ye up to joining Captain Jack Sparrow and his dastardly crew for the hunt?, Escot Park and Gardens, Ottery St Mary.

BUSHCRAFT WEEK 27 May to 02 Jun - Release the spirit of adventure in your children to discover the natural world, Escot Park and Gardens, Ottery St Mary.

CAMP WILD EXPERIENCE - KIDS GO FREE! 31 May - Free entry for all children at Escot and come and check out our Yurt Village, Escot Park and Gardens, Ottery St Mary.

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VCHORAL DAY 18 May - Come and sing the Vivaldi 'Gloria' from scratch. Nigel Perrin directs, Budleigh Music Festival, Budleigh Salterton, 9.30am. For more events see display p11.

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THE SOUND OF MUSIC Until 06 Apr - Family favourite performed by Sidmouth Arts Operatic Society, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

CHARLEY'S AUNT 03 Apr to 06 Apr - Production of Brandon Thomas' Charley's Aunt, Cygnet New Theatre, Exeter.

THE MAGICAL MUSICALS 12 Apr - The Magical Musicals, GB Promotions, Tiverton, 7.30pm.

AN AUDIENCE WITH SHERLOCK HOLMES 26 Apr - An Audience with Sherlock Holmes, GB Promotions, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

THE MATCHMAKER 14 May to 18 May - A farce set in New York and Yonkers in the early 1880's, Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

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PATTERNS - NEW COMPOSEDMUSICAL THEATRE 30 May - Patterns 'Silent Witness' to music theatrical thriller www.fsadevon.co.uk, Farringdon Society of Arts, Farringdon, 7.30pm.

THEestival

Honiton Festival

FREDDY KEMPF 09 May - A former BBC Young Musician of Year, now one of our most popular pianists, Honiton Festival, Honiton, 7.30pm.

STEVEN DEVINE 15 May - One of Britain's leading harpsichordists, Honiton Festival, Cotleigh, 7.30pm.

CRAIG OGDEN 25 May - This Australian born guitarist presents FANTASY TO FLAMENCO, Honiton Festival, Honiton, 7.30pm.

BERKELEY ENSEMBLE 31 May - Lunchtime concert with clarinet, cello and piano, Honiton Festival, Honiton, 1.00pm.

Forthcoming EventsApril & May 2013


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• An “excellent” ISI Inspection Report.• Our new Baccalaureate curriculum.• Outstanding Scholarship results.• Daily buses from surrounding area.• Regional and National sporting success.• New Astroturf pitch & Changing Rooms.

Visitors always welcome!

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Forthcoming EventsApril & May 2013

ClassicalConcerts

TOBY KEARNEY - PERCUSSION 25 Apr - The skills of a solo percussionist will be demonstrated with great panache! Seaton Music, Seaton, 8.00pm.

EMG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 25 Apr - Marion Wood, conductor and Clare Smith, leader, Exeter Music Group Symphony Orchestra, Exeter, 7.30pm.

MUSIC IN MAY - EXETER BACH SOCIETY 11 May - A celebration of summer by the EBS choir including madrigals, folk songs, etc, Exeter Bach Society, Exeter.

AXE VALE ORCHESTRA AND CHOIR 19 May - Axe Vale Orchestra & Choir will perform Hadyn's Harmonie Mass & more, Axe Vale Orchestra, Axminster, 3.30pm.

CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT 01 Jun - Evening concert for Save the Children, ISCA Ensemble, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

Childrens'Entertainment

EASTER HOLIDAY HUNT Until 14 Apr - Easter egg hunt using wooden Easter eggs, The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, 9.00am.

EASTER WEEKEND OF ENTERTAINMENT Until 01 Apr - A great weekend of entertainment! Pecorama, Beer.

CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY DAY 01 Apr - Activity day with ponies for children from 4 years, inc Easter Egg hunt, East Devon Riding Academy, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

GO POTTY FOR EASTER AT ARK POTTERY Until 08 Apr - Exhibition,demonstrations, visitor pot making on the wheel. Enjoy a cream tea, Ark Pottery, Wiggaton, 10.00am.

TALES TO TELL - STORYTELLINGWITH CLARE VINER 09 Apr - Stories and legends inspired by the East Devon AONB landscape, East Devon AONB, Honiton, 10.00am.

Choirs

COME AND SING FAURE - OTTERY PARISH CHURCH 13 Apr - Come and sing Faurés

"Requiem" with The Coleridge Chamber Choir, The Coleridge Chamber Choir, Ottery St Mary, 10.00am.

ST GEORGE'S DAY CELEBRATION CONCERT 23 Apr - Special Concert to celebrate St George's Day, Budleigh Salterton Male Voice Choir, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

THIS SCEPTERED ISLE 27 Apr - Music from Elizabeth I to Elizabeth II, including Bob Chilcott's 'Requiem', The Sheldon Singers, Honiton, 7.30pm.

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MUSIC FESTIVAL

BUDLEIGH SALTERTON

Friday July 12th Voces8 ‘British Invasion’

A thrilling programme covering 500 years of music with this

top choral ensemble.

Saturday July 13th Erdem Misirlioğlu (piano)

Recital (including Beethoven’s Appassionata Sonata) by the talented BBC Young Musician

of the Year piano winner.

Monday July 15th Alexander Sitkovetsky (violin)

and Wu Qian (piano)Award-winning duo play works

by Beethoven, Schumann, Schnittke and Grieg.

Tuesday July 16th The Festival Orchestra Joined by international

soloists for a varied programme of works from Purcell and

Handel to Britten and Dvořák.

Wednesday July 17th James Gilchrist (tenor), Anna Tilbrook (piano),

Anneke Scott (horn)A wonderful programme by three world-class soloists

including works by Schubert, Beethoven and Fauré.

Thursday July 18th Academy of St Martin in the

Fields Ensemble This top sextet, drawn from the famous Orchestra, plays Brahms,

Borodin and Tchaikovsky.

Friday July 19th Mozart’s The Magic Flute

performed by Merry OperaOpera with a delicious twist

guarantees an enjoyable evening.

Saturday July 20th At the Drop of a HippopotamusThe mud, madeira and music of

Flanders & Swann.

For more visit: www.budleighmusicfestival.co.uk

The Budleigh Music Festival takes place from Friday 12th July to Saturday 20th July.

Join us for a programme of wonderful concerts by national and international artists.

VENUES: The Temple Methodist Church and St Peter’s Church in Budleigh Salterton. The Opera is performed at Exmouth Pavilion.

BOX OFFICE: Budleigh Tourist Information Centre, Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton, Devon EX9 6NG (tel: 01395 445275)

FESTIVAL FRIENDS BOOKING: opens on Tuesday 2nd April.

PUBLIC BOOKING: for all tickets opens on Monday 15th April.Opera tickets also available from Monday 15th April from Exmouth Pavilion (tel: 01395 222477).

PRICES: All concerts £15; early discounts available until 19th April. Opera £16, £19 and £24.

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS MOST DAYS FEATURING LOCAL PERFORMERS AND YOUNG STARS

EVENING CONCERTS

Miss Saigon ®School EditionPerformed entirely by Students

Music by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERGLyrics by RICHARD MALTBY JR and ALAIN BOUBIL

Adapted from the original French lyrics by ALAIN BOUBILAdditional material by RICHARD MALTBY JROrchestrations by WILLIAM DAVID BROHN

Original Stage Production by CAMERON MACKINTOSHSchool Edition specially adapted and licenced by JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD

on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH

Monday April 8th – Saturday 13th April 2013Nightly at 7.30pm. Saturday matinee at 2.30pm

The Exmouth PavilionTickets at the Box Office 01395 222477

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Miss Saigon ®School EditionPerformed entirely by StudentsMusic by CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG

Lyrics by RICHARD MALTBY JR and ALAIN BOUBILAdapted from the original French lyrics by ALAIN BOUBIL

Additional material by RICHARD MALTBY JROrchestrations by WILLIAM DAVID BROHN



Monday April 8th ‒ Saturday 13th April 2013Nightly at 7.30pm. Saturday matinee at 2.30pm

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BUDLEIGH SALTERTON MALE VOICE CHOIR 11 May - Male Voice Choir Concert, Seaton & District Lions Club, Seaton, 7.30pm.

BUDLEIGH SALTERTON LADIES CHOIR CONCERT 23 May - Budleigh Salterton Ladies Choir Spring Concert, Budleigh Salterton Ladies Choir, Budleigh Salterton, 7.30pm.

BAROQUE GLORIES - EXETER PHILHARMONIC CHOIR 23 May - Vivaldi -Gloria, Pergolesi - Magnificat, Handel - Chandos Anthem No 9, Exeter Philharmonic Choir, Exeter, 7.30pm.

Pecorama

PECO PIRATE DAY 14 Apr - Featuring a living history display from the 18th century, Pecorama, Beer.

FREE SPRING GARDEN ENTRY 15 Apr to 03 May - FREE entry to the Pecorama Gardens, Pecorama, Beer.

ART EXHIBITION BY URSULA PRATT 29 Apr to 04 May - Art Exhibition by local artist Ursula Pratt, Pecorama, Beer.

BONHAMS VALUATION DAY 29 May - Bonhams Valuation Day - FREE Entry to Gardens and Free valuations, Pecorama, Beer, 11.00am.

CRAFT FAIR AT PECORAMA 01 Jun to 02 Jun - Craft Fair at Pecorama, Pecorama, Beer, 10.00am.

FARMERS &Country Markets

BUDLEIGH SALTERTON FARMERS' MARKET Rolle Mews Car Park, last Friday, 9am-1pm.

EXETER FARMERS' MARKET Top of Fore Street/South Street, Thursday, 9am-2pm.

EXMINSTER MARKET First Saturday every month, 9.30am-12.30pm.

EXMOUTH FARMERS' MARKET The Strand Gardens, Exmouth, alternate Wednesdays, 9am-1pm.

HONITON WOMEN'S GUILD COUNTRY MARKET Mackarness Hall, Friday, 9.30-11am.

LYME REGIS FARMER'S MARKET Every 3rd Sunday, Lyme Regis Farmers Market, Lyme Regis.

OTTERY ST MARY FARMERS' MARKET Land of Canaan Car Park, first Friday, 9am-1pm.

OTTERY ST MARY COMMUNITY MARKET The Institute, Ottery St Mary, last Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm.

STOCKLAND COUNTRY MARKET Last Saturday, Stockland Victory Hall, 10am-12 noon.

BRIDPORT FARMERS MARKET 13 Apr - Variety of local fresh, often organic goods, Bridport Farmers Market, Bridport.

MARKET DAYS

AXMINSTER STREET MARKET Trinity Square, Thursday, 8.30am-3pm.

CULLOMPTON INDOOR MARKET Town Hall, Wednesday, 9am-1pm.

EXETER LIVESTOCK AND PANNIER MARKET Exeter Livestock Centre, Monday and Friday, 10.30am.

HONITON STREET MARKET Every Tuesday and Saturday, 9am.

Collectors

EXETER POSTCARD & STAMP FAIR BROADCLYST 27 Apr - 25 Dealers selling postcards, stamps, photos, cigarette cards, ephemera, Exeter Postcard & Stamp Fair, Broadclyst, 10.00am.

OPEN MEETING HONITON POTTERY COLLECTORS' SOC 28 Apr - 'Pottery uncovered' talk, painting discussion & Toby jug display Buy & sell, Honiton Pottery Collectors' Society, Offwell, 10.30am.

BONHAMS VALUATION DAY 29 May - Bonhams Valuation Day - FREE Entry to Gardens and Free valuations, Pecorama, Beer, 11.00am.


POP

CELINE DOS SANTOS 4 Apr - acoustic covers and originals, Hatt’s Bar & Restaurant, Exeter, 9pm.

THE LATESHIFT 5 Apr - popular party band, The Beach Hotel, Exmouth, 9pm.

EXETER'S COUGARS 06 Apr - Exeter's Cougars, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, 7.40pm.

CHILL 12 Apr - 3-piece band with music from 60s through to now, Black Horse Inn, Sidmouth, 9pm.

LIVE MUSIC 19 Apr - Dave Rich entertains with an evening of live music, Dave Rich, Lympstone, 9.00pm.

WHITE SPIRIT 20 Apr - Indie/pop rock, The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.15pm.

GUILTY PLEA 26 Apr - Covers band, The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm.

THICK AS THIEVES 26 Apr - pop and rock anthems, The Ship & Pelican, Exeter, 9-11pm.

THE DARLINGTONS 02 May - new group with an artillery of life-affirming tunes, Cavern Club, Exeter, 8pm.

ROD STEWART TRIBUTE SHOW 04 May - Rod Stewart Tribute Show, Seaton Tramway, Seaton, 7.00pm.

ALED JONES 10 May - a voice loved by the nation, Exeter Cathedral, 7.30pm.

MIDGE URE 15 May - needs no introduction, Exeter Phoenix,8pm.

LUCY ROSE 20 May - a rising star on the music scene, The Lemon Grove, Exeter, 7.30pm.

THE DISCLAIMERS 24 May - covers band, Black Horse Inn, Sidmouth, 9.30pm-12 Midnight.

KAZAKOSHI 25 May - sensational Japanese drumming, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.

TURNETTE DOONE 25 May - covers from the 60s thru to now, Volunteer Inn, Honiton, 9-11.30pm.

THE LATESHIFT 31 May - popular party band, The Park Hotel, Exmouth, 9pm.

THICK AS THIEVES 31 May - The Thirsty Farmer, Whimple, 9-11pm.

Saturday 25th May, 7.30pmKAZAKOSHI - Barnfield Theatre, Exeterwww.tokara.net/kazakoshi

Japanese drumming sensation Waidako Tokara bring their Kazakoshi show to the Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, on 25 May as part of their World Tour. In Kazakoshi (“Mountain Wind”), Tokara has created the jazziest most exciting style of Taiko Music you will ever have experienced. The fast and powerful drumming combines with the eloquent movements of dance and the circular fluidity of Chinese martial arts and akihido to touch rhythms and signatures of other cultures around the world. “I felt pure primal joy as the beat reverberated through my body,” says one member of the audience. This is more than just music, more than just a show, it’s a whole new cultural experience. Tickets £15/£10 in advance. Barnfield Theatre Box Office 01392 270891 www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

JAZZ

BRIDGE JAZZ CLUB 03 Apr - Pete Canter & Friends Jam session, The Bridge Jazz Club, Exeter, 8.30pm.

JUST MISBEHAVIN' 07 Apr - Swing Jazz and Sunday lunch at this popular pub on the seafront, Take4 Jazz, Exmouth, 2.00pm.

CHRIS GRADWELL AND FRIENDS 14 Apr - At the Blue Ball "Just Jazz", Chris Gradwell & Friends, Sidford, 7.30pm.

DYJO CONCERT 19 Apr - Concert by the Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra to open Budleigh Jazz Festival, Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra, Budleigh Salterton, 7.30pm.

A.J'S BIG BAND AND VOCALIST 19 Apr - Classics from the Glenn Miller era and beyond, GB Promotions, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

TAKE 4 JAZZ FEATURING LYNN THORNTON 26 Apr - Jazz Music, Take4 Jazz, Sidmouth, 8.00pm.

BRIDGE JAZZ CLUB 01 May - Pete Canter & Friends plus jam session, The Bridge Jazz Club, Exeter, 8.30pm.

JUST MISBEHAVIN' 05 May - Swing jazz and Sunday lunch at this popular pub on the seafront, Take4 Jazz, Exmouth, 2.00pm.

CHRIS GRADWELL AND FRIENDS 19 May - At the Blue Ball "Le Jazz", Sidford, 7.30pm.

DEVON YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA CONCERT 24 May - DYJO perform as part of the Exmouth Festival, Exmouth, 5.30pm.

TAKE 4 AND FRIENDS 25 May - Popular local band playing an exciting mix of jazz and swing stand-ards, Take4 Jazz, Exmouth, 8.30pm.

TAKE 4 FEATURING LYNN THORNTON 31 May - Live Jazz in the restaurant, Take4 Jazz, Sidmouth, 8.00pm.

FOLK ROOTS & ACOUSTIC

LUCY WARD AT JURASSIC FOLK 03 Apr - Lucy wowed us last year to a sell-out house, and a year on she's even better, Jurassic Folk & Acoustic, Seaton, 8.15pm.

BARNFIELD MUSIC CLUB 05 Apr - Very popular open mike night, theatre setting, every first Friday, all genres, Barnfield Music Club, Exeter, 7.45pm.

TIM EDEY AT JURASSIC FOLK 01 May - Winner of Folk Awards 2012 Best Musician, and a virtuoso on melodeon & guitar, Jurassic Folk & Acoustic, Seaton, 8.45pm.

BARNFIELD MUSIC CLUB 03 May - Popular open mike night in theatre setting, in heart of Exeter. All welcome!, Barnfield Music Club, Exeter, 7.45pm.

SID VALE FOLK CHOIR AT SIDHOLME HOTEL 20 May - Sid Vale Folk Choir sing at The Sidholme Hotel's magnificent music room, Sid Vale Folk Choir, Sidmouth.

BLUES

10cc’s Graham Gouldman and Friends 21 Apr - Heart Full Of Songs Tour, Corn Exchange, Exeter, 7.30pm.

Freshly Squeezed 26 Apr - funk, pop, hip-hop, soul and dub all freshly squeezed for your delight, Mama Stone’s, Exeter, TIME.

The Blues Band 11 May - formed in 1979 by ex-Manfred Mann band members, Exeter Corn Exchange, 7.30pm.

Adam Sweet 24 May - rock/blues, The Volunteer Inn, Sidmouth, 9-11.30.

The Motives 25 May - blues band featuring Matt Taylor, The Gateway, Seaton, TIME.

ROCK/ H-METAL

THE CULPRITS 05 Apr - Rock/covers, The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm.

COVERHEAD 20 Apr - Rock/blues, The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm.

LAND OF THE GIANTS 03 May - loud, loud sound, Mama Stone’s, Exeter, TIME.

4 ROCK’S SAKE 17 May - classic rock and blues, Black Horse Inn, Sidmouth, 9-11.30pm.

photo courtesy of Art Lee

LIVE MUSIC EVENTS

APRIL & MAY 2013Live Musicwww.eastdevonhub.co.uk/live music


The Black Horse in Sidmouth’s Fore Street is a family-oriented pub just yards from the beach. It prides itself on its delicious, healthy fresh food, which is locally-sourced and served in the smart newly-refurbished restaurant or, if you prefer, to take away. The Black Horse can cater for events large or small and is also available for outside catering. Food is served from 9am to 9pm on weekdays, to 9.30pm at weekends, and to 10pm on some summer evenings.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, when the food is gone, live music takes over. There’s a great atmosphere, the music is free, and Under 18s may play, which is all helping to make the Black Horse the most popular live music venue in Sidmouth. This is the place to see function bands on the local circuit. If you are looking to book a band for a special occasion, perhaps a wedding or a party, why not treat yourself to some evenings at the Black Horse and hear some of the available bands.

CHILL, a Dorchester-based function band that plays all over the South West, will be at the Black Horse on 12 April at 9pm. This all-male three-piece band plays songs from the 60s through to now. They perform at private functions and corporate events, and are delighted to have provided the music on Living TV’s fantasy wedding special in 2010.

Black Horse Inn, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth EX10 8AQ Tel: 01395 513676 www.blackhorseinn-sidmouth.co.uk

CHILL www.chillthepartyband.co.uk Contact Paul Graham Tel 01308 482183

BLACK HORSE INN - SIDMOUTH“The family-oriented pub where live music is always free”

Disclaimer - you are advised that before attending any of the events listed in the "Forthcoming Events" and 'Live Music Roundup' section of this magazine, you should contact the venue in advance to double check that the dates and times are correct.

Saturday 20th April, 8pmLYNN THORNTON, with Just Misbehavin’SOUTH WEST SWINGMatthews Hall, Topsham www.lynnthornton.me.uk

Jazz and Soul singer Lynn Thornton is gifted with a voice that can beguile, shock, and delight, so great is her range and so exciting the way she can make any song her very own. She sings regularly with her own band, Just Misbehavin’, with Take4, the quartet that gives you cool jazz with a touch of class, and with the 9-piece group Souled. She has sung with big bands, gospel and blues groups too. But perhaps her first love is swing music, and with her powerful voice she creates the rhythms and shapes that’ll sweep you off your feet. So if you love swing and you love to dance.. You’re in for one of the most exhilarating evenings of your life. Tickets £10 Matthews Hall, Fore street, Topsham, EX3 0HF Tel 01392 875332 www.southwestswing.org.uk

Sunday 21st April, 7.30pm10cc’s GRAHAM GOULDMAN & FRIENDSExeter Corn Exchange www.grahamgouldman.info

Graham Gouldman, gifted songwriter and co-founder of Art Rock band 10cc, brings Heart Full Of Songs to Exeter on 21st April. Now touring with bandmates Rick Fenn, Mick Wilson, and Mike Stevens, he presents a 90-minute acoustic performance that will stir your heart and bring teenage memories flooding back - there’ll be ‘I’m Not In Love’ and ‘Dreadlock Holiday, etc.

Tickets £22.50 in advance

£24 on the door. Exeter Corn Exchange,

George Street, Exeter EX1 1BU

Tel

01392 665866 www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Email [email protected]

Saturday 13th April, 7.45pmBRAGATANGAMarine Theatre, Lyme Regiswww.bragatanga.co.uk

Cornwall-based BragaTanga, a four-piece band famed for producing an exhilarating and vibrant mix of world music, bring their show to Lyme Regis on 13th April. Jim Carey, Dan Hughes, Pete Kubryk-Townsend, and Chris Roberts gel together to make inspirational music on accordion, clarinet, violin and upright bass. Their secret is simple that at the heart of the wildest dance sits the soul of the dancer. This belief emanates through their music, which draws on the traditions of Romania, Macedonia, Brittany, Malta, Mexico, Scotland, Italy, Turkey, Finland, Bulgaria, and more. As one critic has put it There is no way a body can stay still in the presence of BragaTanga.” Tickets £10 advance/ £12 on the door. Email [email protected] Tel 07446 387825. Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QB Box Office 01297 442138. www.marinetheatre.org.uk

photo courtesy of BragaTanga

photo courtesy of Joel Anderson

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GALLERIES

JEAN HAINES SOLO WATERCOLOUR EXHIBITION Until 10 Apr - Exciting solo exhibition from Jean Haines at James Gallery, Budleigh Salterton.

STORM THORGERSON EXHIBITION Until 14 Apr - The creator of some of the most iconic album covers today. Brook Gallery, Budleigh Salterton.

EASTER EXHIBITION Until 14 Apr - West Country Artists display their latest works, East Devon Art, Sidmouth, 11.00am.

SPRING EXHIBITION Until 20 Apr - Spring Exhibition, Artwave West, Morecombelake, 10.00am.

STILL LIFE Until 20 Apr - Three artists of differing ages and experience all practice within this area. Hybrid, Honiton.

NEW PAINTINGS - SLADERS YARD UNTIL 21ST APRIL Until 21 Apr - Landmarks - by Paul Jones. Sladers Yard, Bridport.

PAINTING THE EVERYDAY Until 27 Apr - Celebrating the centenary of the birth of Thelma Hulbert (1913 - 1995), Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton.

BP PORTRAIT AWARD 2012 Until 30 Apr - The very best in contemporary portrait painting from around the world. RAMM, Exeter.

BRITISH NAIVE ARTISTS Until 04 May - Preview Fri 8th March, gloss-Art Gallery, Exeter.

SPRING EXHIBITION OF NEW WORKS - ISCA GALLERY 1 to 30 Apr - New works by selected artists. Isca Gallery, Budleigh Salterton.

COASTAL ART EXHIBITION HONITON 6 to 27 Apr - On the 6, 13, 20, 27th April. Coastal Art, Honiton, 10.00am.

IAN MACKAY, JANE RYAN AND SHIRLEY FOOTE 13 Apr to 11 May - Two automata makers, Jane Ryan and Ian MacKay, with paintings by Shirley Foote, Lantic Gallery, Tiverton.

MARY MABBUTT EXHIBITION 14 Apr to 05 May - Exhibition of paintings by Mary Mabbutt, The Art Room, Topsham.

75TH EXHIBITION - SOCIETY OF WOOD ENGRAVERS 16 Apr to 25 May - Work from over 100 members of the Society at The Marle Gallery, Axminster.

EDWARD KELLY SOLO EXHIBITION 26 Apr to 25 May - The infamous Edward Kelly comes to Dorset for a major Solo Exhibition. Artwave West, Morecombelake, 10.00am.

EAST DEVON ARTISTS FOR CHARITY AT PECORAMA 29 Apr to 04 May - Artists between the river Exe and Axe are invited to join this exhibition at Pecorama, Beer.

BP PORTRAIT AWARD 2012 01 May to 19 May - The very best in contemporary portrait painting from around the world. RAMM, Exeter.

51 High StreetHoniton

t. 01404 43201www.hybrid-devon.co.uk

art & designfor your home and garden

hybrid

Still LifeUntil 20 April - Three artists of differing ages and experience all practice within this area.

Bud11 May to 8 June - Three artists respond to the season of new growth.

51 High Street Honitont. 01404 43201

www.hybrid-devon.co.ukEXHIBITIONSStorm Thorgerson Until 14 April - The creator of some of the most iconic album covers today, including Pink Floyd’s instantly recognisable Dark Side of the Moon. Many of Thorgerson’s classic album covers have become masterpieces in their own right and will be showcased at this exhibition.

www.brookgallery.co.uk 01395 443003Open Tues - Sat 10.30 - 5.00 Sun 2.00 - 4.30

www.thelmahulbert.com

Painting the EverydayUntil 27 AprilCentenary exhibition of the late Thelma Hulbert 1913-95 - Free.

The Beekeeper and The Bee 11 May to 29 JuneCharcoal drawings and oil paintings by Kate Lynch - Free.

01404 45006

Victoria Place, Axminster, Devon, EX13 [email protected] 01297 639970

www.themarlegallery.co.uk

EXHIBITIONS75th Annual Exhibition of the Society of Wood Engravers16 April to 25 MayPrivate View 13 April 3pm to 7pmDemonstration Day 20 April 12 to 4pm

Work from over 100 members of the Society, all elected or invited to membership on merit. Wood engraving is a distinctive and delightful art form.

contemporary fine art & ceramics

TheMarleGallery

Forthcoming Art ExhibitionsApril & May 2013

Michael Morgan - 'Quarry Edge' - Marine House at BeerDavid Chambers - 'Trawler in Rough Sea' - Coastal Art 'March barn' - South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts

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Old Fore Street, Sidmouth EX10 8LSwww.eastdevonart.co.uk 01395 516284

[email protected]

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Open every day 11am-5pm, including Sunday

Easter Exhibition Until 14 Apr (then open at weekends until 19 May) Selected West Country Artists.

May Exhibition 25 May to 09 JunA selection of West Country artists exhibit

their latest works.

Art tuition available throughout the yearA selection of work may be viewed on-line at www.eastdevonart.co.uk www.facebook.com/eda.academy

www.iscagallery.co.uk

Spring Exhibition

1st April to 30th April

Opening Hours:Monday-Saturday 11am-4.30pm(Closed Thursday)

01395444193

ISCA

3 Chapel StreetBudleigh SaltertonEX9 6LX

GALLERY

Annabel MenheneottDynamic sailing and sea scenes

Cristina UlanderBig skies and bird flocks - pure escapism

Louise WaughFresh compositions in a Hockney style

And more from Charlie O’SullivanJust simply sensational

www.marinehouseatbeer.co.ukwww.steamgallery.co.uk

Contact the gallery for a catalogue on: 01297 625257

Exciting new artists now at the galleries

SLADERS YARDContemporary British Art,

Furniture & Craft. Licensed Café[email protected]

Paul Jones new paintings Landmarks - until 21 April

Robin Rae new paintings with

Janette Kerr sea studies from 27 April

Furniture by Petter Southall. Sculpture, craft and accessories by

leading British artists & makers. Evening events please see website.

www.sladersyard.co.uk01308 459511

Thelma Hulbert'Green Leaves, Blue Window'

EVENING LECTURE: WHAT MAKES A GREAT PORTRAIT? 07 May - Sandy Nairne will talk about the portraits in this year’s exhibition. RAMM, Exeter, 6.30pm.

ART FOR LIFE AUCTION AT ABODE EXETER 11 May - In aid of Childrens' Hospice South West, Art for Life Auction, Exeter, 10.30am.

BUD 11 May to 8 Jun - Three artists respond to the season of new growth. Hybrid Gallery, Honiton.

ACADEMICANS' EXHIBITION 2013 SWAC 18 May to 08 Jun - South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts main exhibition at Gloss Gallery, Exeter.

TOM BARRETT, ROBERT ORGAN & ROBIN RAE 19 May to 09 Jun - 'Man and Dog' Paintings by Tom Barrett, Robert Organ and Robin Rae. The Art Room, Topsham.

EAST DEVON ARTISTS FOR CHARITY SPRING EXHIB'N 25 May to 02 Jun - Artists between the river Exe and Axe are invited to join this exhibition at Kennaway House, Sidmouth.

MAY EXHIBITION 25 May to 09 Jun - A selection of West Country artists exhibit their latest works. East Devon Art, Sidmouth, 11.00am.

GALA EXHIBITION 27 May - Budleigh Salterton Art Club's exhibition at the Public Hall, 10am - 4pm. Local emerging artists, free admission, refreshments.

Paul Jones - 'Towards South Down' - Sladers YardRobin Rae - 'Milly in the shingle' - The Art Room Craig Askew - 'Evening Regatta' - Isca Gallery

Edward Kelly - 'Dawn for Stargazers' - Artwave West'Bernstein Sky Spirits' - The Marle GalleryStorm Thorgerson - 'Division Bell' - Brook Gallery

Neil Hampson - 'Peregrine Falcon'East Devon Art Academy

Linda Felcey - 'Japanese Plum' - HybridShirley Foote - 'Stepping Stones' - Lantic Gallery

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THE IN-BETWEEN STAGE: MOVING FROM GRADUATE TO PROFESSIONAL

A few weeks after my degree show I was fortunate enough to be invited to a preview on the Southbank in London. My housemate Charlotte volunteered in a quirky little commercial

gallery called Bicha and told me to come along to a preview so she could introduce me to the director. After a few glasses of red wine and a cigar the director suggested I gave him a call the following day to arrange a meeting. Shortly after, I took a portfolio of work down with a few small pieces; he liked my work and wanted his partner to see the work too, which was great. Eventually we got down to the nitty gritty stuff and started talking prices. He wanted my price list to reflect the wall price, but I was adamant that the prices should be trade. I had sold work before and wanted to make sure I did not ‘undersell’ myself. This was my first rookie mistake in the big wide art world and eventually lost me the opportunity. I realise now it was completely arrogant to think that I knew better than him.

Like any professional career path, it can be difficult to break into the art scene. It is that chicken and egg situation where you need a show to get your work and name noticed, but without

any galleries, shows or innovative projects on your CV, no one will give you an opportunity. Particularly in tough financial times commercial galleries are taking less risks and often go for the most sale-able work. Artist Lizzie Watts graduated from Brighton University in 2011 and is in this very situation. She says, “it is difficult to value our work and status fairly at this early stage. The question that needs to be asked is What are we really doing it for? Is it the money, the kudos or the passion? Personally, I am driven by passion with the hope that the other two will soon follow.”

So, how do we tackle this? First, you need to find a gallery whose current stable reflects your style. Second, you need to learn to trust the gallery’s judgement. They know the market better than you do and, most of the time, are not trying to rip you off, but trying to find the best way to promote your work so e v e r y b o d y wins. Third, do not let your Ego stop you from exhibiting in all kinds of weird and wonderful places-it is more important to get your work out of the studio and into the public eye so you can start meeting people and get some feed back. Finally, and most importantly, do not give up; be patient and enjoy the sociable, creative, wine-filled, eccentric journey of The Artist.

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We’re the o� cial coordinators for EXETER OPEN STUDIOS which we are delivering in Spring 2013 - with a series of exciting pop-up exhibitions and � lm screenings across the city.Please make contact if you wish to be involved.Tel. 07786 [email protected]

A rythmic sketch produced by one of

Lizzie’s kinetic sculptures

“Tongue & Groove”- kinetic sound sculpture

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East Devon Artists for Charity

FOR SALE24 Good quality, double sided, free standing

4 x 4 foot art display screens for sale on behalf of East Devon Artists for Charity.

Call: 01297 553980

Can be viewed during Easter atBranscombe Village Hall

01297 625257

Wistful large mood paintings are becoming increasingly popular and Marine House at Beer and sister gallery, Steam Gallery have been conducting extensive research to find artists in this genre with the quality of painting which meets the high standards we set ourselves. The first fruits of this exercise are the introduction of Wiltshire based sea and sail artist Annabel Menheneott and Cristina Ulander with her series on bird flocks and big skies. Both artists produce fine , bold statement works full of light and

movement. They are painted in oil on canvas. Annabel comes from a family with a sea faring tradition and has that sure instinct that conveys the dynamic between boat and waves. Cristina’s haunting sky scenes find their focus in beautifully observed bird flocks depicted in gold.

Steam Gallery have a selection of these works. They can also be viewed on www.steamgallery.co.uk but they really deserve inspection for real!

01297 625144

TWO FINE MODERN ARTISTS UNVEILED AT STEAM GALLERY

Cristina Ulander - ‘I Fly to you’ - Oil on canvas, 90cm x 90cm £1295 Annabel Menheneott - ‘Driving Through’ - 90cm x 90cm £1395

www.steamgallery.co.uk

www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk

Last November saw the last Michael Morgan solo show of new works that will be staged. Michael has become unwell and we were fortunate that he was able to complete a body of work for this sell out event. Hope was expressed by all that Michael will remain comfortable and contented in the next stage of his life.Keeping the flame of his genius alive, Marine House will remain the centre for his paintings and limited editions and will continue to acquire works for resell.

In addition the definitive book on his paintings and influences is now on sale at the gallery as a limited and individually numbered and beautifully boxed set of 100 copies for £120 each, the ultimate record of Michael’s distinguished career. We have also launched new limited editions of six of his most noted works in editions of only fifty.Contact the gallery for more details of re-acquired paintings as illustrated above.

MICHAEL MORGAN RI - MASTER OF WATERCOLOURRe-acquired early originals for resale

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Artwave West is one of the leading Contemporary Art Galleries in the South West. The gallery has been carefully designed to make viewing and buying art an enjoyable experience. Shows

focus around professional artists who have an impressive national and international exhibiting profile. Visiting artists are selected to exhibit in mixed shows, bringing diversity and new ideas to

the programme. This large stylish gallery is sited conveniently on the A35 in Morcombelake and has ample parking. Appointments to view work outside opening times can be easily arranged.

artwave west | 01297 489 746morcombelake | dorset | DT6 [email protected] | artwavewest.com

SPRING EXHIBITION APRILOpen Wed to Sat 10am-4pm

The Spring Exhibition this year at Artwave West features ten major artists with a record of outstanding professional achievements. Among them Suchi Chidambaram; following last year’s hugely successful solo show in Bombay and Delhi, Suchi will delight us in Dorset with her latest coastal paintings. Claire Wiltsher whose exceptionally popular work has been selected for the House of Lords permanent collection and Heather Duncan with her commanding

paintings full of vibrant colour and graphic marks that depict the landscape.

Heather Duncan - ‘Peak’

Edward Kelly - ‘Showtime’

Claire Wiltsher - ‘Coastal stage’

Suchi Chidambaram - ‘Spring’

EDWARD KELLY - SOLO EXHIBITION MAYOpen Tues to Sat 10am-5pm

Edward Kelly’s powerfully expressive paintings composed of rhythmic marks and emblems reflect his long standing engagement with the relationship between the elemental force of nature and the dynamic of abstract painting. Kelly was born in Liverpool and trained at Liverpool College of Art between 1963 and 1967. His work has been exhibited internationally in group shows as well as in public and private galleries including MOMA in Oxford, Museum Werft Kronhout in Amsterdam and Culture Gallery in New York.


Artwave West is one of the leading Contemporary Art Galleries in the South West. The gallery has been carefully designed to make viewing and buying art an enjoyable experience. Shows

focus around professional artists who have an impressive national and international exhibiting profile. Visiting artists are selected to exhibit in mixed shows, bringing diversity and new ideas to

the programme. This large stylish gallery is sited conveniently on the A35 in Morcombelake and has ample parking. Appointments to view work outside opening times can be easily arranged.

artwave west | 01297 489 746morcombelake | dorset | DT6 [email protected] | artwavewest.com

SPRING EXHIBITION APRILOpen Wed to Sat 10am-4pm

The Spring Exhibition this year at Artwave West features ten major artists with a record of outstanding professional achievements. Among them Suchi Chidambaram; following last year’s hugely successful solo show in Bombay and Delhi, Suchi will delight us in Dorset with her latest coastal paintings. Claire Wiltsher whose exceptionally popular work has been selected for the House of Lords permanent collection and Heather Duncan with her commanding

paintings full of vibrant colour and graphic marks that depict the landscape.

Heather Duncan - ‘Peak’

Edward Kelly - ‘Showtime’

Claire Wiltsher - ‘Coastal stage’

Suchi Chidambaram - ‘Spring’

EDWARD KELLY - SOLO EXHIBITION MAYOpen Tues to Sat 10am-5pm

Edward Kelly’s powerfully expressive paintings composed of rhythmic marks and emblems reflect his long standing engagement with the relationship between the elemental force of nature and the dynamic of abstract painting. Kelly was born in Liverpool and trained at Liverpool College of Art between 1963 and 1967. His work has been exhibited internationally in group shows as well as in public and private galleries including MOMA in Oxford, Museum Werft Kronhout in Amsterdam and Culture Gallery in New York.

In the thirteen years since its foundation the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts has established an enviable reputation for excellence built around the annual Open Show and Children’s Exhibition – now the Young Artists Award - the Academicians Show and Drecki Lecture. With its sights now set on a more expansive programme of complementary events across the year, the Academy is set fair for the next decade in its charitable mission to promote the fine and applied arts in the South West. In the arts world there has been an explosion of forms, images, methods and media with never ceasing new (and then even newer!) classifications of art competing for attention in an already crowded and visually bewildering space. An Academy of the visual fine arts in the early twentieth century, confined to painting, drawing, sculpture and architecture would find itself swimming against the inexorable tide of change and innovation in what may today be seen as fine art. Similarly the early champions of the Arts and Crafts movement would no doubt be amazed at the extraordinary proliferation of what today goes under the label of applied arts. The South West Academy has worked hard to broaden its scope to accommodate change in its chosen fields by revising its aims and objectives and then seeking out new

exhibitors and elected members with fresh ideas and new perspectives, to complement the distinguished practitioners who have made the Academy what it is today. Change, however, has not been accomplished by abandoning commitment to excellence. The Academy, remaining constant to its original values, asserts that ‘contemporary’ must not mean the end of craft, skill, knowledge and application. Volume of production should not mean the end of carefully developed and worked original forms and images. Speed of manufacture should not prevent work from demonstrating development and continuity. Experiment with form and media or exploitation of modern technology should not prejudice any consideration. Social or political comment using the medium of art does not preclude the art in question being of a quality comparable with those practitioners of the past more interested in the pure aesthetic. This refinement of the Academy's original aims extends our range to encompass work beyond the traditional scope of the definitions

'Fine' or 'Applied Art' whilst retaining our commitment to the promotion and encouragement of the integrity, honesty and accomplishment always inherent in the very best work. Every elected Academician, from whatever era, has created a body of work that demonstrates development, continuity and dedication to

excellence and exemplary skill and craft. We show here three paintings by new Academicians that exemplify precisely this achievement and

consequent quality. Greg Ramsden’s skills as a draughtsman are fully on show in this drawing from a recent series of farm building and implement studies, Charlie O’Sullivan’s exquisite collage/paintings offer a new and unique take on our landscape while Laura Hudson’s exceptional use of colour and form throw us all back to the first experimenters in modern painting looking with new eyes at the mountainous French hinterland. No organisation, commercial or charitable, can claim to have an exclusive understanding of the reasons behind the astonishing explosion in popularity of the visual arts. However, for those seeking out quality for appreciation or even

investment purposes, the Academy does offer a clear and cogent rationale behind its work and a rewarding and fulfilling fellowship to those artists who share its aims and objectives. The current membership of the Academy is the strongest in the thirteen years of its existence. We show here recent work by Colin Allbrook, Jelly and David Brooke, representative of the wide range of media, forms and genre offered by this talented and recognised grouping. In an exciting new exhibition staged by the photographer Michael Carter SWAc, partnered by the Academy, all current academicians have been captured in their homes and studios by Michael’s perceptive and revealing methodology. These portraits, alongside Michael’s narrative describing his visits and impressions of the artists and a single representative work by the subject, are gathered together in the Ariel Centre, Totnes, from the 17th to the 29th April under the banner ‘The Lens and the Easel’. This innovative format precedes the annual Academician’s Show to be staged in Exeter from the 18th May to the 8th June at the Gloss Gallery. Full details of both of these events may be found on the Academy’s website at:.www.southwestacademy.org.uk.

Alan Fynn.Chair of Trustees.South West Academy

SOUTH WEST ACADEMY OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTS

No organisation, commercial or

charitable, can claim to have an exclusive

understanding of the reasons behind

the astonishing explosion in

popularity of the visual arts

Whilst I was swimming, a mermaid leapt over my head.by David Brooke

Cevennes Magic Hour - Winter.by Laura Hudson

Asleep.by David Brooke

A Day in the Garden.by Charlie O'Sullivan

Bowden Farm.by Greg Ramsden

Moment.by Jelly

Winter Quay - Instow.by Colin Allbrook

SWAc


Want to know.WHAT'S ON?Have you looked at East Devon Hub on your phone, tablet or computer?

It's an open platform that any organisation can use free of charge, to promote their events.

If you're a member of the public, you can now tap into the wealth of events that occur across this region, quickly and easily.

This website doesn't just have tourist related events. It has ALL events, from the largest festivals, down to the smaller parish, village and club events, so there's something for everyone. The website also has the ability to search down to village level, so if a friend's coming to visit, you can check what's on in your area to enjoy your time to the full.

ART FOR LIFE AUCTIONROYAL CLARENCE HOTEL - ABODE EXETERSATURDAY 11TH MAY 2013 10.30AM – 12.30PM

An auction of paintings to raise money

for Children’s Hospice South West will

be held at The Royal Clarence Hotel

(Abode Exeter), on Saturday 11th May

from 10.30 to 12.30. Internationally

acclaimed Artists, whose work command

very high prices in London, such as Ken

Howard RA OBE, Rose Hilton ARCA, Alan

Cotton FRSA, D.Litt SWAc Peter Brown

NEAC, and Peter Randall-Page Hon SWAC,

whose sculpture for the Eden Project is

the largest carving ever done in the UK,

have contributed to this auction. They,

together with well known academicians

from the South West Academy and other

invited artists, have donated their work,

so there will be tremendous bargains to

be had and the entire proceeds will go

to the Children’ Hospice. Children’s

Hospice South West takes care of children

with limited life expectancy. They do

tremendous work and are always in need

of ongoing financial support. In addition

to caring for the children, the hospice also

provides accommodation for parents and

siblings to enable the whole family to be

together for precious periods of time.

The auction will be conducted by Robin

Barlow, formerly of Bearne’s Auctioneers

and currently High Sheriff of Devon, Do

come along to this prestigious event, which

has already attracted tremendous interest,

because of the range of artists and the

quality of the work to be auctioned. A lavish,

full colour catalogue of all the paintings,

with biographies of the artists, has been

made possible through the generosity of our

sponsors, particularly our major sponsors

Prydis Financial and Legal and Pyne &

Lyon, Property Consultants. A catalogue

can be obtained from Alan Cotton, Patron

of Art for Life, who is organising the event.

Email [email protected]

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‘Hauling the Lifeboat’ - David Chambers

‘Trawlers Leaving Port’ - David Chambers

FEATURING:Karl Taylor - Wildlife and the modern world

Howard Birchmore - Coastal and Venice scenesDavid Chambers - Marine art

Emma Bowring - WildlifeNigel Wills - Wildlife metal sculpture

Also work by local artists.

You can also visit: David Chambers Marine Art Studio - open by appointment. 19 Monmouth Street, Topsham 01392 877723

Coastal Art Exhibition

‘Hauling the Nets’ - David Chambers

‘Racing Barges’ - David Chambers

130 HIGH STREET HONITON

Open Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th April. 10am - 5pm

Karl TaylorKarl Taylor ‘Shady Spot’ - Emma Bowring

‘New Venice’ - Howard Birchmore

‘Seagull’ - Howard Birchmore



East Devon is renowned for art galleries and exhibitions; in particular, the numerous

galleries to be found in the coastal towns attract art lovers and collectors from far and wide. One character at the heart of this local scene is a lady called Ursula Pratt, who was recently awarded an MBE for her outstanding work raising money for charity through art. Ursula has an interesting life story, having been born in Hamburg, Germany and who has now settled in Colyford.

As a child, Ursula experienced the war years in Germany and aged just thirteen her interest in supporting charities began. Through her tenacity and will to succeed, Ursula found many innovative ways to collect money for charity and this was recognised by Hamburg Social Services, who rewarded her efforts with a new pair of boots. A few years later when leaving school, it was very hard to find employment but being a resourceful young lady, Ursula became an apprentice to a master butcher in Hamburg. To develop her career as a butcher, she moved to Switzerland aged 18.

Ursula became keen to learn the English language and culture, so at the age of 20 she moved to London, where she initially found work as a children’s nanny in Golders Green. Her first impressions were how welcoming and friendly the family that employed her were and she settled very quickly. Another striking impression for Ursula was how beautiful England was. Certainly not a

grey industrial country where men wore bowler hats and pinstriped suits, which was the impression learnt in her earlier years at school.

Ursula married and had four children: two girls and two boys. It was unfortunate that the marriage to the father of her children broke down and Ursula struggled with her young family, with no support from either her husband or social security. She worked at several jobs to put food on the table, yet even through these difficult years, Ursula managed to carry out her charitable work. When working for the Xerox corporation her strength and determination raised money through the sale of her paintings and the company were so impressed with her efforts that they doubled the money she had raised for local charity. Ursula then met her second husband, Gerry, who was head of training at Xerox. They married and moved to Colyford shortly after retirement. With his full support, it was in 1992 that Ursula took over the arduous task of running the East Devon Artists for Charity group, which had been formed a year earlier. The group held art shows at Seaton each year and biannually at Branscombe.

During the following 20 years the art shows, directed by Ursula and with the assistance of numerous helpers, have raised over £170,000 for charitable causes. It was Ursula’s relentless efforts to raise money for charity that led to her being proposed to receive an honour from the Order of the British Empire. In February last year, after she took British citizenship, Ursula was awarded an MBE by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace.

Ursula is open minded about the different styles performed by artists, although her own preference is to work with oils, where

she feels she is able to be more creative. Even through the difficult years in her life, she would relax through painting, once the children were in bed. Ursula’s much admired work is instantly recognised as she portrays a story through various creatures; with scenes of local pubs, villages and shops involving hedgehogs, frogs, beetles and birds. Her depiction of the Napoli ship incident in Branscombe sold to go all over the world.

Ursula is passionate about East Devon and chose Seaton in which to open her own gallery, aiming to provide artists with a platform to display their work and also to bring visitors in to the town. Gallery Usala has gone from strength to strength and Ursula acknowledges that her friend and renowned historic marine artist Barry Mason has provided unstinting support for her endeavours to promote high class painting.

Her charity work will continue in 2013, with an exhibition at Pecorama in Beer at the end of April and another at Kennaway House, Sidmouth, in May, from which the money raised will be for the Devon Air Ambulance. Previous exhibitions have seen art enthusiasts and collectors alongside locals and tourists visit for the opportunity to view and purchase quality work from professional and amateur artists. And of course to chat to the friendly, enthusiastic host with a great sense of humour, Ursula Pratt MBE.

URSULA PRATT MBE - the driving force behind East Devon Artists for Charity

As a child Ursula experienced the war

years in Germany and aged just

thirteen her interest in supporting

charities began

Prince Charles presenting.Ursula Pratt with her MBE.

at Buckingham Palace

Ursula Pratt MBE - outside her gallery in Seaton


East Devon Artists for Charity

More than 50 artists will be displaying their workInvited artists living between the river Exe and Axe, both professional and amateur

Atlantic Pursuit by Barry Mason

Sidmouth by Bob Bradshaw

Ruby Sunset - Helen Workman

Rolls Royce Cavalcade - Ursula Pratt MBE

ART EXHIBITIONS

In aid of Devon Air Ambulance

at PecoramaART EXHIBITION

at Kennaway HouseART EXHIBITIONFOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Ursula PrattGallery Usala

SeatonTel: 01297 21482


Nelson’s Column A point of view!

immortalising Hurley as “the schipman” in

The Canterbury Tales and April in Devon as

a “time of sweet showers”.

BROWNING Avoiding the issue

T.S. Eliot called April

“the cruellest month”

in his poem The Waste

Land, and laid the wet,

mud and gloom on

with a trowel, whilst

by contrast Robert

Browning, who could

have got himself a job writing ads for the

West Country Tourist Board, never mentioned

April’s dodgy weather at all in his Home

Thoughts From Abroad.

Instead he adjusted his rose-tinted spectacles

and waxed lyrical about “the lowest boughs

and the brushwood sheaf round the elm tree

bowl are in tiny leaf” before moving on swiftly

to promote May.

UTTER IT NOT in the hearing of our

vacationing visitors but April in Devon has

always been something of a fickle month. It

never seems to make up its mind whether to be

the last month of winter or the first of summer.

CHAUCER Remembering

Dartmouth

It’s nothing new of

course, as Geoffrey

Chaucer found to

his cost when he was

charged by Edward

III to come down to

Dartmouth in April 1373 (in his day-job he

was a customs officer) to sort out one John

Hawley, a licensed privateer and one-time

mayor of that fair town.

It being April and this being Devon, Chaucer

got wet. But like all good poets he reached

not for a towel but for his pen and set about

Photo: DARTMOUTH CASTLE Nick Shepherd©

Whoever said that one swallow does not a

summer make was clearly not as desperate

as most of Devon is right now for a break

and a half decent spell of warm, dry days

and unbroken sunshine leading to a terrific

summer. With any luck this will be heralded

traditionally this month by that most welcome

of all returning migrant birds Hirundo rustica,

the Barn Swallow – all the way from Africa.

They return to the same nests, generation after

generation. Many are still in use – suitably

patched up each season – over ten years. The

record for a Devon swallow’s nest still in use

is 48 years.

Swallows of course are the ones with the long,

deeply-forked tails and curved, pointed wings

and not to be confused with their stubbier-

tailed cousins the Swifts, due to swoop in

in May.

Not to put a damper on thoughts of warmer

days but a Devon Wildlife Trust spokesperson

said that he can remember seeing his first

swallows of the year ‘only a few years ago’

arrive exhausted into Exeter, blown in on a

blizzard.

Aristotle nevermentioned summer

*The oft-misquoted sage who

talked of swallows and spring

was Aristotle, who said it in

his Nicomachean Ethics: ‘For as one swallow

or one day does not make a spring, so one day

or a short time does not make a fortunate or

happy man.’

JOHN FISHER

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An exciting wool store in Bridport

British, local and fairly traded yarns • well-known brands • unusual and unique ranges • beautiful natural fi bres, textures and colours

• wide and varied range of accessories • knitting and crochet workshops • late night ‘knit night’ • support, help and advice

76 South Street • Bridport • Dorset • DT6 3NNt: 01308 455669 e: [email protected]

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Open Monday - Saturday 9.30am-5pmLate night Tuesday ‘Knit Night’ 5-8pm

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weddings and all other events

38 Mill Street, Town Centre, Sidmouth

Overly Gorgeous

www.overlygorgeous.com(01395) 513209 or (01404) 850768Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.30am - 4.30pm

A collection of original handmade clothes in elegant

fabrics for ladies size 14 and over.

Contact Julie for more details or to discuss designing your own beautiful clothing with a

personal touch.

New spring and

summer stock

for the fashion show at the

Mercure Southgate Hotel on 13th

April in aid of Force Cancer

support. Call for tickets.

fashion& BEAUTY

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Fund raisingCharity Fashion Show

with a Difference!

Overly Gorgeous (see display above left)are holding a charity fashion show at:The Mercure, Exeter Southgate Hotel

Monies raised are in aid ofForce Cancer Support - an Exeter based charity.

Image Consultant Lizzie Fox will also be on hand for advice

Saturday 13th April 7 for 7:30pm

Contact Julie for more information and to order tickets at: ‘Overly Gorgeous’, Mill Street, Sidmouth 01395 513209


High Quality Private Dental Carein Relaxed and Friendly Surroundings

A S H B U R YD E N TA L C A R E

Dr Maurice SimsBDS (U.Bham), BSc (Hons) (U.Wales)Dental SurgeonGDC No. 85555

Dr Simon MartinBDS, Dip Imp Dent RCS (Eng)Dental Surgeon & ImplantologistGDC No. 67146

Now registering new patients due to continued expansion & additional dentists.

01395 444 432

Why not give us a call today to see how we can help you , or simply pop in for a tea or coff ee to see our practice.

www.ashburydentalcare.co.uk

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‘Not your everyday dental practice, very caring it was more like visiting a hotelʼ Sheila - 65 - Exmouth

Dr Jaye JelleyBDS (U.Bham), Dip. Dent Hyg. (U.Bham)Dental SurgeonGDC No. 6280

A Modern, Minimalist Hair Haven in the Heart

of Sidmouth

Helen and her dedicated team offer a wide range of colour-pallets, using Wella Koleston perfect & Matrix products. With exciting options from:Velvety Chocolate Browns, Fiery Rich Reds, Striking Copper Tones to Shimmering Blondes.

Hair Studio

Tel: 01395 512 394Open Tues-Sat

61 High Street, Sidmouth EX10 8LE

• Ladies & Gents Hairdressing• Cutting and finish• Colouring/ Highlighting• Perming • Wedding Specialist• Party/Prom Hair


The COUNTRYMAN

As a Patron of the Appledore Book Festival I get to read the books and interview some of the authors appearing each year. They are a wonderful bunch of people from ʻHorse Whisperer’ Nicholas Evans to ʻOnly Fools and Horses’ Boycie, John Challis. Last year whilst chatting in the bar, a youngish author, on hearing what I did for a living asked somewhat condescendingly,

“Do you enjoy what you do?”

I must admit I laughed in his face and asked if he was serious. When he said he was, I explained what it is that I actually ʻdo’.

“I am privileged, on a daily basis on the radio, to talk to some of the country’s most talented playwrights, authors, actors, musicians, explorers and adventurers as well as those people who step out of the ordinary to achieve great things through charities and the military.”

I am pleased to say that he had the grace to look a little embarrassed! Someone who had actually overheard this exchange winked at me and said “I think that put him in his place!”

Actually he wasn’t too damaged and agreed to what turned out to be a very entertaining interview on the very same radio show!

In the coming months I hope to be able to bring you some of those people, so I hope you like dipping into a Jamboree bag because that’s what a week in my job is like! Well how would you describe John Nettles, Petula Clark and Bernard Cribbins?

It was the Second World War that John Nettles and I spoke about recently. He’s written a book about the German occupation of the Channel Islands called Jewels and Jackboots. John of course lived in Jersey for many years whilst making Bergerac and has written several books about it. He read history and philosophy at university or as he likes to put it,

He now has three honorary degrees but says he’s not getting boastful because he has a friend who has fourteen! He likes to play it down but nevertheless last September he was made an honorary Doctor of Arts by Plymouth University in recognition of the documentaries he has made, most notably The Channel Islands at War. Since saying goodbye to DCI Barnaby, John has relocated to Devon to the Holsworthy area. His reason?

“14 years as a policeman, 250 people killed in that time that’s why I came to Devon there’s no one left in Midsomer!”

Actually he’s bought quite a few acres for his ponies and Hector the donkey despite admitting,

“I know nothing about the countryside and nothing about farming! I need all sorts of help and the locals have been exceedingly kind!”

He might know nothing about farming, but knows how to dress the part, looking

every inch the countryman nowadays. John is currently involved in setting up a Film School in the Westcountry with his particular area of expertise being the voice over. Fans will be pleased to hear, that he hasn’t retired from acting and that there are a couple of things in development. After 30 years in television and 5 seasons at the RSC, it would be a terrible waste to say nothing of his panto prowess. He was the fi nest King Rat I have ever seen.

“My best work” he replied wryly!

Talking of best work, at 80 years of age Petula Clark has recently brought out a new album - ʻLost in You’. It is incredible ..and I don’t just mean for someone who is 80! Petula Clark has been a star all of her life,

“I don’t remember being famous” she told me “I don’t really know what famous is it’s always been there.”

The fi rst time she played the Royal Albert Hall she was just 10.

“I was reading a comic - someone said ‘you’re on Petula.’ I put my comic down, I went on, pulled the place apart and went back to reading my comic …the whole thing was a bit of a lark” adding “I’m a little more nervous now.”

One of the funniest things she told me was of a girly night out on the town with Karen

We’re delighted to announce that well-known presenter, broadcaster and dyed-in-the-wool Devonian Judi Spiers, now writes for COAST & COUNTRY magazine

with Judi SpiersSTAR GAZING

A pensive John Nettles - his recent novel - Jewels and Jackboots, about the German occupation of the

Channel Island, is an interesting read to say the least!

John Nettles

Petula ClarkI read philosophy

and history, Penthouse and

Playboy for three years and they were very graceful - they

gave me a degree for that”

The COUNTRYMAN

Carpenter.. the town being Vegas. They went to see Elvis and he introduced them to the crowd.. by the way she does a pretty good impression of the King… then he took them back to his dressing room, which is where

“things started getting a little personal as they say.” She wouldn’t be drawn further but she does cover Love Me Tender on the new album!

Elvis wasn’t her only fan, she

was John Lennon’s favorite female singer and was invited to the famous Lennon/Ono bed-in and where she joined in on the recording of Give Peace a Chance.

Fred Astaire was apparently more nervous of singing with her than she was of dancing with him, in Finians Rainbow.

“The day came and it turned out to be easy …perfection. Then we had to record our duet Look to the Rainbow and after the first take he leapt in the air and said, ‘hey I just sang with her!’”

As for that voice, she assured me, “I don’t warm up or do exercises it’s just that way.”

Bernard Cribbins’s voice is many things to many people. To some he is the voice of The Wombles, Winnie the Pooh and Busby. There are those who grew up listening to his stories on Jackanory. The part of Perks the stationmaster won him a BAFTA nomination in The Railway Children..and let us not forget he’s had three top ten hits all produced by George Martin pre his Beatles days! It gets even more bizarre. Bernard told me that Noel Coward, when asked by Roy Plomley which one record he would take to his desert island, chose Hole in The Ground saying,

“I could walk up and down the beach translating it into French!”

Well at 84, Bernard is still working and entertaining a whole new generation of children in ʻOld Jack’s Boat’ a

series on CBeebies.

“I don’t know where I go in between” he told me “ but I keep coming back!”

Russell T Davies who wrote for Dr Who, which is where they met, has written two of the episodes. I had almost forgotten that Bernard played Wilfred Mott during David Tennant’s tenure as the Doctor. I might have forgotten, but thousands

haven’t because the morning I spoke to Bernard he was busy answering fan mail sent from behind the Iron Curtain! He explains his longevity in what is a notoriously fi ckle business quite simply.

“Its because I’ve spread myself about a bit.”

At a time of life when he might be expected to take it easy and perhaps write an autobiography he admitted,

“It’s a question of finding some time!”

Not a bad position to be in is it? - Judi X

The ever-youthful Petula Clark - a ‘true’ icon wih an astounding catalogue of songs. She’s recently released a new

album ‘Lost in You’

Dear Bernard, he’s such a large part of our landscape, incredible to think he’s 84 and still in demand. Just love that dog!

Bernard Cribbins

Petula was invited to the

famousLennon/Ono

bed-in

Petula Clark’s new album


Welcome to East Devon Coast & Country's eating out section

which we hope will give you inspiration. After all, everyone enjoys a meal out - it's a real treat. We're so lucky here in the Southwest with many lovely countryside and coastal eateries - enjoy!

Eating Outin East Devon

For enquiries or to book call 01395 513047 or email: [email protected] www.bedfordhotelsidmouth.co.uk

CURRY NIGHT:Every Wednesday. Selection of authentic curries from £10.95

PIE NIGHT:Every Thursday. A choice of two pies and dessert for just £11.95

Traditional roasts served Sunday lunch times and evenings

The Cinnamon Tree

www.cinnamontree-sidmouth.co.ukOpen 7 days a week 12pm-2pm and 6pm-11pm

Tel: (01395) 514190 or 5768562 Radway Place Sidmouth EX10 8TL

Premium Quality Indian Cuisine

HOMEDELIVERYSERVICE

FREE bottle of wine with

takeaway orders over £35

One of the very best Indian restaurants in East Devon!

3 Course Lunch Banquet £11.95 (MON-FRI)

Using the best recipes and the fi nest ingredients, we off er faithful, authentic Indian cuisine.

With stylish and comfortable decor and the warm hospitality of our staff , The Cinnamon Tree is the

ultimate dining experience.

Sidmouth Harbour Hotel is the perfect setting for an Afternoon Cream Tea which can be enjoyed in our beautiful

lounges or on the terrace, with fantastic views across Lyme Bay.

Enjoy a Cream Tea or Full Afternoon Tea and get a second for your friend free!

Cream Tea - £6.00 per personFull Afternoon Tea - £15.00 per person

To receive this exclusive offer fill in your details below, and hand to a member of the team when ordering.

Name:

Address:

Email:

Available throughout April and May 2013. Table reservations are required for a Full Afternoon Tea.

Buy one get one FREE!

Sidmouth Harbour Hotel, The Westcliff, Manor Road, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8RU

T: 01395 513252 www.sidmouth-harbour-hotel.co.uk

breakfast coffee lunch cream teas dinner drinks function rooms

The Esplanade, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8AX Tel: 01395 516367 / 513151 Reservations: 08000 48 17 31Email: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter@KDHotel


Packed with fresh fish and prawns in a rich, creamy sauce, topped with cheesy mashed potato and served with warm,

crusty bread.

With fresh, locally sourced food, fantastic views out over Lyme Bay and the harbour, set menus that change regularly offering 2 courses for £9.95 and 3 courses for £13.95 available during the day

or the evening, where else could you be?

www.bythebay.co.uk

Tea RoomsHomemade CakesSelection of Teas

Delightful Tea Garden

Light Lunches

High Street Newton Poppleford

01395 568439

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♦ Tea Rooms ♦ Light Lunches ♦ Homemade Cakes ♦ Selection of Teas ♦ Delightful Tea Garden

01395 568439High Street,

Newton Poppleford

Southern Cross� e Dairy Shop

5 Church Street, Sidmouth01395 513018

Delicatessen & Cafe

Hot and cold food and drink to eat in or takeaway.

From continental breakfast, coff ee to lunches and cream teas.

Local jams, marmalades and chutneys.

A warm welcome awaits in cosy, rustic surroundings.


What if?

What if you lived in Devonand could look into the future?

What if someone developed a very special kind of web site that was easy to access and put you in touch with what events are taking place in

Devon - or better still that are going to take place in Devon. A web site you could access from your desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile phone?

Now wouldn’t that be useful?

What if you lived in Devon and wanted to promote a forthcoming event - for free?

And who are ‘you’?

You are the small local organisations promoting an event. You are a business promoting an offer. Maybe you’re a part of the tourism

industry or a church promoting the use of its hall for meetings. Whoever you are, if you are Devon-based and promoting an event to

Devon you are welcome to use East Devon Coast & Country magazine's very own ‘hub’!

And did we mention that it was free?

Different spokes for different folks

eastdevonhub .co.uk


Eating Outin East Devon

TROPICALTEA GARDEN

and

Liddon’sDairyStation Road

Colyton01297 551559

(15O yards from tram station)

Have lunch or a snack whilstenjoying the surroundingsBring the kids, they’ll enjoy watching the llamas, horses, rabbits, Guinea pigs, exotic birds and chickens whilst you relax with a cup of tea and a cake.

South facing patio with palms and parasolsTea Rooms & Patio

Teas, freshly ground coffee, chilled drinks, home-made cakes, scones baked daily

Savouries & Light LunchesBaguettes, paninni,fresh crab & smoked salmon. Salads freshly prepared with herbs from our garden.

Real Devon Ice cream

Open for EasterOpen 10am-5pm 7 days a week.

Call for early April opening days & times

Pal m CENTREPal m CENTRE

We now have Rare Breed Chickens

Radway Place, Vicarage Road, Sidmouth EX10 8TLTel: 01395 519494 | www.neilsrestaurant.com

TURNING SEAFOOD INTO GREAT FOOD

Please call or see our website for details

T&C apply

20% off food orders for early diners

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Chocolatemakes us smile

So spend a happy day making a variety of delicious chocolates with a professional chocolatier

Fun Chocolate Courses For All Ages

You’ll take home at least 30 beautifully wrapped chocolates, (unless you eat them all first).

For information call Gill at Chocolate Amour: 07717 887442 [email protected] www.chocolateamour.co.uk

TO BE INCLUDED IN OUR EATING OUT SECTION, CALL NIGEL ON 01395 513383

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Bedford Hotel Sidmouth Beach c 1880

Fishing in East Devon

Local historian Ted Gosling writes about the decline of the fishing industry

W e know little about the fisheries off the East Devon coast be-fore

the 16th century, although Leland, during the reign of Henry VIII, noted fishing towns including Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Otterton, Beer, Seaton and Ax-mouth.

By the 19th century, fishing was a major industry in East Devon with over 20 fishing boats operating from Seaton beach and a similar number from Beer. In Sidmouth, the foreshaw was the undisputed domain of the fisher-man who could keep his boats on and bathing machines there with-out hindrance. Unfortunately, the almost total decline of the fishing industry in East Devon is a part of a great tragedy repeated all over Britain.

Before the 1920’s fishermen caught Mackerel and Herring in shoals. They kept three large boats which were each towed by four men with a huge net in each boat. The nets were pulled onto the beach with the

catches of thousands of fish. Mr G Mutter, the fishmonger, purchased the fish and they were sent in boxes via Seaton station

to large towns. However, by 1925 the local fishing industry was already failing, partly due to the sudden disappearance of

Herring Catch Seaton Beach - 1924

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the Herring, the main source of income in the winter.

In Sidmouth, following a time honoured right, all the families of Sidmouth fishermen had their own sections of the beach to work Fishing in East Devon by Ted Gosling Old Ben on Seaton beach circa 1960 and many of them operated ladies’ bathing machines.

These bathing machines had 2 compartments, one for disrobing and a wet section for putting on the costumes. The machine was wheeled down to the sea until the wheels were half submerged, the ladies then went down three steps to stand in the sea. At the end of the 19th century, notable Sidmouth fishermen included Turk Cordey, Reder Pike, Sam

Ware, Fred Bartlett, Punch Woolley, Fred Ware, Bill Ware, Banty Hook, Jim Bartlett, Jack

Tapley, George Horn, Charles Soloman and Dick Soloman. The descendants of these fisherman

live in the town today.

Ted Gosling

Looking west from the Esplanade c1895


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This spring we are waiting in anticipation. Will they come or will they, as they did last year, arrive, inspect and then depart not to be seen again? For the past 15 or so years swallows have patronised the stable block and tack room with up to fi ve nests one summer and double broods, but last year proved a disaster. A pair of birds did arrive, but in the middle of April, surveyed the premises but failed to stake a claim and departed. No more swallows arrived. Was it perhaps due to the dry spring and lack of mud for building or a dearth of insect life?

The barn or chimney swallow, sickle-winged and dashing, has always brought spring in its cheerful wake, although the smaller sand-martin tends to be the fi rst arrival from overseas and, like the primrose

“comes before the swallow dares”, some putting in an appearance in the middle to late March. April 10 is an average date for the arrival of the fi rst swallows in substantial numbers, though there are invariably reports of “the fi rst swallow” during March, though I suspect that sand-martins are sometimes a cause of mis-identifi cation.After their long trek from southern

Africa and India, swallows will tend to rest and recuperate in reed-beds and similar locations, feeding on any available insect life, before departing to fi nd their previous nesting sites. Steel blue, with long tail streamers and red throat, these friendly twittering little birds have long been associated with folk sayings and minor legends. To destroy a swallow’s nest or kill the bird was long thought to bring ill-fortune, while a swallow falling down a chimney portended death. In Norfolk it was long believed that a fl ock of swallows fl ying round a house forecast someone’s demise and their spirit would leave with the birds’ departure.

For hundreds of years the exodus of these birds on migration in the autumn was not understood and even the 18th century naturalist Gilbert White believed that whilst some swallows did migrate, a number of hid in crevices and holes during the winter, emerging in mild weather to feed, while Dr Johnson was of the opinion that a gathering of swallows “conglobulate together by fl ying round and round” and then throw themselves under water where they remained for the winter months, while other observers believed the birds fl ew to the moon!

The third “swallow”, the house-martin, tends to arrive after the swallows, though stragglers may be seen much earlier from their winter quarters in tropical and North Africa.

Unlike the swallow which tends to prefer barns for its nesting site, the white-rumped house-martin chooses to build its mud nest under the eaves of a house and, being a sociable little bird, numerous nests may be built in the one location.

The last to arrive and the fi rst to leave, April is well advanced before the fi rst swifts arrive, those screaming, darting birds which are commonly mistaken for swallows. In fact, despite their superficial swallow-like appearance and similar habits, their nearest relatives are tropical humming birds! Sadly, their numbers have fallen dramatically due, it is believed, to modern building methods which make no allowance for the holes in rafters for nesting sites.

Always seen on the wing, darting and swooping high and low in search of insects, it has long been believed that these aerial aces sleep on the wing, only landing to nest. Sociable, screaming between houses as it wheels and soars, the swift is always a dramatic sight. By late July and into early August these “devil birds” as swifts were once known, depart for southern Africa and warmer climes.

I can only hope that this spring “our” swallows will once again choose to take up residence in the barn. This year they cannot complain about lack of mud to build their nests!

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Ah, the joys of spring! Our picture postcard little township will soon be overrun by

ravening hordes of camera wielding visitors from upcountry and even further afi eld. Not to mention Morris dancers wielding swords, sticks and hankies.

April is traditionally known for showers, lambs and fools. These days the showers seem to be deluges and lambs can be spotted in January but the April Fool is not ̒ dead and gone’, except in Flatbeare.

By the time you read this it’s likely that many unsuspecting folk will have suff ered the embarrassment of being well and truly duped on 1st April. I myself was subjected to such a fate when I fi rst moved here nigh on ten years back but I shall spare you the lurid details. In fact, I’ve fallen for quite a few jolly japes in my lifetime; I’ve learned the hard way that there is no such thing as striped paint, elbow grease does not come from a pot or tube and spaghetti, like money, doesn’t grow on trees.

The sadistic tradition seems to have started way back in 1582 when the Gregorian calendar was introduced. Before this New Year was celebrated over eight days, 25th March - 1st April, which must have led to some massive hangovers and a huge number of sicknotes. Despite protests, 1st January was offi cially declared New Year’s Day and those who resisted the change and still celebrated on 1st April were branded as ʻfools’. I’d go along with the dissenters for it’s quite a few degrees warmer by April which is a consideration for those of us who tend to end the festivities semi naked in a pig trough.

As I mentioned, however, Flatbeare has been a ʻfool free zone’ since 2006 when Jack, the Pig & Trampoline landlord, pulled a stunt that was completely beyond the pale by failing to open at the usual 11am and

leaving an offi cial looking notice on the door indicating that the business had closed down due to fi nancial problems. The news spread like wildfi re and caused mass panic hereabouts until the doors were fl ung open at midday - this being the time when japes were supposed to end – and Jack brazenly called out ʻApril Fool’. His customers’ sense of humour was severely strained; an emergency meeting of townsfolk was called and a ʻfool ban’ declared.

The fi rst lambs and daff odils are always a promising sign but to many it’s the Day of the Aardvark that really signifi es the coming of spring. It traditionally occurs on the second Friday after the third full moon following the winter solstice. A large crowd gathers at noon beside the entrance to the animals’ burrow on the Dimble estate, waiting for one to appear. Being nocturnal this is unlikely but when a black sheet is placed over the entrance to the burrow and a sound eff ect of marching soldier ants (their favourite snack) is played outside the entrance one may just be tempted out.

Emerging slowly backwards signifies reluctance indicating that spring will be late but springing out forwards is a good sign. Of course none may appear which may or may not signify that it’s going to rain for the next forty days or thereabouts. I don’t believe in such nonsense so I can’t vouch for the exact meaning of its appearance or not but it’s something along those lines.

Some may find the idea of Aardvarks roaming the British countryside a little farfetched but over the time I’ve lived here I’ve seen a large infl ux of monied folk from the big cities. Many of these decided to buy repossessed farms. Tarquin Dimble was one such incomer, retiring to Lower Bathwater at the close of the last century. He had acquired a substantial fortune in his working life

and decided to breed Aardvarks, possibly because they came fi rst in his ʻBreed Your Own Rare Breed’ manual.

Most incomers have been content to leave the actual farming to a manager but some wished to be more hands-on, though it’s often something they came to regret. Either way, they frequently decided that traditional animal herds were outdated and much more cash could be earned from rare breeds. Unfortunately, his uncanny knack of reading the market deserted Tarquin on this occasion as the bottom dropped out of Aardvarks shortly after he had purchased a couple.

Since then we’ve had an outbreak of ostriches, crocodiles, llamas and iguanas, mostly obtained from my old sparring partner Edna Grudge whose ʻWild Things’ company supplies alleged exotic imported animals. Many of the gentleman farmers have been duped by Ms Grudge but Tarquin was not fooled by her cut price off er of a breeding pair of naked mole rats. She claimed they were a great delicacy in some parts of the globe and would soon take off over here. Possibly, but he was tipped off that Ms Grudge had recently been spotted coming out of her old barn with a cage and razor.

Tarquin was nothing if not a shrewd business man. Discovering Aardvark meat was not popular with consumers he set about convincing people that Aardvarks were mystical creatures that could predict the weather. The Day of the Aardvark has proved a very profi table supplement to his pension.

Should you wish to supplement your’s, beware. Don’t fall, like I did on 1st April last year, for a caller who phones pretending to be a glossy magazine editor and off ering untold riches for commissioned articles. I should have known it was too good to be true.

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Many years ago, I knew an old farmer called, of all things, Mr Steer. He lived in a three hundred year old farmhouse way up in the hills of southern Dartmoor. Unsurprisingly, Farmer Steer and his extended family of hangers-on raised cattle; South Devons to be exact, which seemed a good breed considering their location.

Of course, tending stock all day is thirsty work, so Steer and his farming contemporaries would go down to the Fox and Hounds of an evening.

In those days, before the breathalyser, many agricultural folk from labourer to landowner would regularly take their chance to drink themselves senseless once or twice a week. It was said that the gentry drank like fishes, though those lower down the social scale could drink cider until it came out of their boots too. Farmer Steer liked to keep up with his companions in the evening and parked his enormous car in the old apple orchard at the back of the Fox and Hounds. He did this to keep the car away from prying eyes as he called them (he actually meant the police). At throwing out time, which was sometimes just that, Farmer Steer would find his old Ford among the boughs of sweet Pippins and drive home with one hand on the steering wheel and the other holding his car door open to look how close he was to the white line in the middle of the road.

Like many good farmers in those days, Steer could just as soon stay at home and imbibe. They made vintage cider from the apple trees in the lower valleys and every October all helped at crushing time.

One year though Farmer Steer told me of a particular wooden barrel of cider that was the best he and his friends had ever made.

Eventually, they found out why it tasted so good. When nearing the end of the barrel, they saw the farm’s Jack Russell, they had lost the previous Autumn.

SwampyBy FCR Esgen

Most of us have seen the newspaper cuttings of Swampy, the man with the bedraggled ringlets who almost single-handed-ly held up the Ministry of Transport’s plans for a new road in Devon sometime ago. Well, I have met his twin brother, if that’s possible.

It all started when I was forced into court on some whim of a business conglomerate trying to part me from money I didn’t have, still don’t have and probably never will have, but I’m being charged interest anyway!

On walking into the court house half an hour late, having missed the bus, I was confronted by this Swampy and his confederates, pie-eyed on super strength cider; it was half past ten in the morning !

As I sat in what passed as the reception area, I marvelled at the contrast between the aforementioned increasingly happy band and the legal briefs defending them in their dark flowing apparel. While Swampy’s children tore round the room asking everybody for money to buy sweets, their father tramped into the courtroom to receive his sentence at the hands of the Establishment; his band followed to learn their fate.

As I sipped my polystyrene cup of well-sugared tea, I glanced at the clock and saw that it was over an hour past the time of my court appearance. Cornering one of the legal beagles, I was told I had already been “found against” in my absence and ordered to pay £3663.51 in costs. I could scrape the 51p I thought and as I pondered on the rest, my musings were interrupted as a triumphant Swampy and friends burst through the double doors of the courtroom to be greeted by their respective girlfriends. Why the elation ? I thought, as they were sure to be detained at Her Majesty’s pleasure for a few days at least.

Swampy turned to explain, “You see Mister, the judge said as it’s Christmas he’ll bang us up on Boxing Day!”.

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� at sounds so pessimistic and unkind and actually we sheep farmers do work so hard for this truly wonderful time of year…honest.One of the highlights of my year is when the local primary school visits the farm during lambing, a yearly activity which always brings some surprises. We lamb in March as it does increase the chance of some green grass and the odd ray of sunshine. In fact, with the 2 breeds of sheep that we keep, the beautiful coloured Jacob and the hardy old Black Welsh Mountains, they don’t “come on heat” until early Autumn, which means a spring lambing – the ewes lamb pretty much on time as well, 147 days to be precise. When the rams, which are kept out of sight and reach, start to put their nose in the air, curl their upper lip and show the only teeth they have got (like my dad, bottom ones only !!) and start to smell disgusting, then you know that the ewes are ready for action. Interestingly when a ewe is ready, she just stands and takes what’s on o� er, no chasing around. Animals are so di� erent to humans!

Back to the children’s visit. � ey come in 2 groups, years 3 and 4 – the little ones - and then the older, more inquisitive years 5 and 6 (10 and 11 year olds for those of us oldies). So when our new Head Teacher asked what actually the children would learn, I said, “that is entirely up to you”. To which the reply came… “What exactly do you mean Janet?” “Well, they can have a little talk and lots of cuddles with lambs, a biscuit, a drink and a complete disinfection of feet and hands, or I can go the whole hog,” she laughs at the pun!With no holds barred, it was agreed that the older children should know exactly how lambing actually happens. � ey all arrived, wellies on, an assortment of good old farm

clothes and the odd” Cath Kidston” coat and matching pumps! Never mind, we’ve always got a bag full of clothes and wellies le� by my B and B guests (probably Cath Kidston as well!). So down the yard we all go and the � rst stop is to have a good old ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ at the newly born lambs in pens, knee deep in barley straw, contentedly suckling their mums with mum contentedly chewing her cud, wishing she was out searching for that lovely green grass which she hasn’t seen in 2012, because it never stopped raining and everywhere on the farm was either � ooded or a quagmire. Moving on, I start to explain to the children how it all starts. � e ram. “Before putting the ram in we give him a good MOT, particularly the 3 “T’s” teeth, testicles and toes, and then put a harness on him called a raddle. And just where the harness nestles on his breast bone, we � x a coloured crayon... “Just like you use at school but a bit bigger”. So when the ram mounts the ewe he leaves a coloured mark on their bottom. A few giggles. We then tour the big pens where the sheep are housed before they lamb, hopefully a few ewes do the business and pop out a perfectly presented couple of lambs, nose � rst with 2 front feet nestled either side (please, nothing backwards, head and no legs or half-dead !).� en on to the new-borns, which are put into small individual pens whilst they “mother up” and we can keep an eye out for any problems. � e children are shown how we ear tag them and, needs must,

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� e visit is always a joy and the picture on the children’s faces when they hold a beautiful clean, warm, new-born lamb always makes me genuinely smile. Let’s hope they have learnt something.

� e following a� ernoon in the playground, one of the mums came up to me and thanked me so much for having the children at the farm. “No problem” I said, “I just hope they learnt something”. “Oh yes, “she said. “We were sat having tea and my son said to me… Mum, does dad wear one of those raddles?”

Th e best time of year… lambing

Mr & Mrs Sheep with raddle!

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F lying is a popular pastime. There are gliders, hang gliders, paragliders, light aircraft and

microlight aircraft. There are even 1943 Tiger Moth bi-planes available. However, a form of fl ying that is really ‘taking off ’ these days is the Gyrocopter. It is far smaller and lighter than a helicopter but the big diff erence is that the overhead rotor arm blades are not connected to the engine! Without being too technical, it’s the relative airfl ow which passes

‘up’ through the specially shaped and tilted rotor blades that keeps them turning. This is known as

‘autorotation’. Forward thrust is supplied by the rear propeller. Therefore, unlike a helicopter, it doesn’t lift strait up in the air but requires a short run like an aeroplane. Once up in the air, it is extremely safe. If the engine of a helicopter cut out, it would need to go quickly into autorotation or it would plummet to the ground. In the case of a Gyrocopter, if the engine cut out, the overhead blades would simply continue autorotating. Without the thrust of the rear engine driving it forwards, the overhead rotor blades would automatically alter their tilt so the airfl ow was still travelling up through them allowing them to keep turning. Then, the pilot could bring the Gyrocopter down to a gentle landing.

The Gyrocopter is capable of safely fl ying lower and slower than most other aircraft making it an ideal vehicle for aerial photography, surveying, traffi c observation and reporting etc. Our editor, Nigel Jones, recently went up in one, staying aloft long enough to produce several spectacular aerial photographs! During WW11 similar aircraft were used for aerial surveillance, calibrating coastal radar stations, artillery spotting and anti-submarine use. It was an ideal observation platform. In the U.S.A., Gyrocopters have been used for postal deliveries. They had a perfect safety record.

In the U.K we are very lucky. The Gyrocopter community is well organised with a network of schools covering York (head offi ce), Perth, Oxford, Salisbury and Devon. At each of these centres, one can receive professional training and gain a pilots licence as well as simply fl ying for fun. Here in Devon, we are particularly lucky at the moment because Farway Common Airfi eld is the only centre to receive the next generation model of the Gyrocopter known as the ‘Cavalon’. Up to now, Gyrocopters have had mostly open cockpits where one literally sits in a bucket seat behind the

pilot like a motorbike in the sky. The Cavalon is a fully enclosed model with side by side seats and adds a touch of sophistication to what was quite literally fl ying by the seat of one’s pants.

Gyrocopters can be used in weather conditions that would keep other aircraft grounded and, with the enclosed cockpit, one does not get blown to bits or freeze to death. In some models, like the Cavalon, they even have heaters! The other advantage of the enclosed cockpit is that noise from the engine and rotor blades is reduced. It is said that Gyrocopters cannot hover. However, I have seen a demonstration where one hovered. The technique involved fl ying into the wind. Also, they are very stable. For instance, if one takes hands and feet off the controls the Gyrocopter will continue in a straight line. They can be landed in very small areas. Believe it or not, the Gyrocopter was invented in 1921 by Spanish engineer Juan de la Ceirva. Since those days, the aircraft has had many incarnations. Today, they are one of the safest and most versatile forms of fl ying. Work or play, the Gyrocopter is the way.

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The more luxuriously appointed Cavalon, it’s a slick looking machine The cockpit looks very high tech


Above - Nick Wright at the controls, heading SW

The engine model in both the Rotorsport MTO3 (in which the editor flew) and the Cavalon is the ‘912S’, made by Rotax, an Austrian company. They also make a turbo charged version, the ‘914’ that is mainly used in places that are hot or high, like South Africa. They have made over 30 thousand of this type and are in virtually every new light aircraft these days, even in some unmanned aerial drones in places like Afghanistan. They are serviced every 100 hours and are completely rebuilt after 2000 hours. They have an excellent safety record.Gyros hold 70-90 litres of normal unleaded fuel. They burn between 11 and 18 litres per hour, depending on weight carried and how fast you fly, so can fly for up to 7 hours. They can fly at 120mph or zero!

The construction is interesting, a flat four Rotax directly drives the propellor and although the rotor isn’t powered in flight, there’s a facility to engage a drive shaft which can then be used to spin the rotors up to about 2/3rds of the operational flight speed (if you look carefully, you can see the drive shaft rising vertically and then at the bottom of the rotor hub, a large diameter gear can be seen, which takes the input drive). The rotors are high-strength extruded aluminium profiles.

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W hat a glorious month is the month of May. Luminous greens predominate,

but surely the most magnificent sight of all at this time of year has to be the lofty copper beech trees that radiate intense colour when the sun appears.For a short space of time, the copper beech trees provide an incredible display of colour - it's well worth including a walk past some mature examples in your spring itinerary.The walk we feature this issue is a gentle walk that's suitable for everyone. It takes you along lanes, over a delightful ford, next to the old mill, then along a permissive, tree lined path, before circling back to the start (the permissive bridle

path through the gateposts takes you along the original entrance to the old Netherton estate, next to the millpond and leat). It's short but lovely, particularly if you like walking under trees (if you're taking a dog, make sure you take the lead for the permissive path - there's livestock nearby).Farway is a peaceful village with a sparse scattering of dwellings, it has immense charm, you can really see that it hasn't changed much in centuries. When walking in places like this, I always consider how lucky we are in East Devon to have places like this to enjoy. It's really as if time has stood still. Not a dayglo orange brick in sight - hurrah!

I took the photos for this walk on the 22nd of May last year. If you leave it too late, you risk missing the colour show as the copper beech dulls down until the following year.One of the things I really enjoy over the warmer months are the village fairs, fetes & small local events. Now, at long last, there's a place where you can find this sort of information. It's called East Devon Hub (www.eastdevonhub.co.uk). You can browse village events from across this region (in fact every type of event). By the way, if you represent any local organisation, it's free to add in your events, just register on the website.Once registered you have total control over your online event promotion, it's immediate.

East Devon Coast&CountryFarway Circular Walk

The wall surrounding Netherton House

DISTANCE: Just under 1 mile in total.

GOING: Trainers, shoes fine if it's dry.

DOGS: Please take your lead with you.

PARKING & START: There are no car parks as such, just pick somewhere that won't obstruct traffic.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: There are lots of footpaths around this area to investigate. Ideally, take an OS map with you. You could also take sandwishes and a flask.

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River Coly

Netherton House

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Thorn Farm

Culver Hill

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The Mill House

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Getting to FarwayIt's down country lanes, so

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carefully. There are passing

places along the route, the

best way is to approach from the Hare & Hounds side as the lane lengths are

minimal from this end.Food & DrinkIt's reasonably remote, so

the Hare & Hounds pub is

your best bet for decent food


The delightful ford on the river Coly

Thatch and wistaria, just lovely


Let's not forget the spectacular show given by the oak trees, it's all

bronze and gold


I'm fairly sure that this used to be the Post Office

celebrating 50 years of our local heritageEast Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is 50 years old this year

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are part of the same family of pro-tected landscapes as National Parks. The East Devon AONB is one of 46 in Britain, one of 5 in Devon and one of 2 in East Devon; the Blackdown Hills designated in 1991 and East Devon AONB designated 20 September 1963.

Reaching the 50th milestone is often a good time to reflect on how life has changed not just in the last 50 years but also over longer periods too – a chance to celebrate our heritage. The East Devon Area of Outstanding

Natural Beauty (AONB) landscape has a rich and diverse historic environ-ment in terms of the density of known sites or buildings and the range of periods represented, from early pre-history to modern times.

April 8-13 sees the return of the East Devon AONB Heritage Week. It is a great opportunity to showcase, the often hidden, heritage which is the very fabric of the landscape we cher-ish today. Guided walks around the Sid Valley area have been organised so you can learn more about the

Bronze Age landscape. Whilst a morn-ing of stories told at the Hare and Hounds pub’s Haunts Bar with local storyteller Clare Viner will entertain 8 – 80 year olds! "This pub and the whole area are steeped in wonderful legends - lets sing them alive...if we dare!" says Clare.

The highlight of the week will be stepping back in time at Blackbury Camp Iron Age Hill Fort, and trying your hand at Iron Age living. The team from Escot Education will show you how to make pottery, make flour, cook on an open fire, turn wood and dress like a true Iron Age villager! The site at Blackbury Camp was excavated in the 1950s, when the finds included the remains of a hut, various trenches, a cooking pit, an oven, pottery and a hoard of over 1,000 slingstones. (Young, A and Richardson, K 1954–5.

'Report on the excavation of Blackber-ry Castle', Proceedings of the Devon Archaeological Society, 5, 43–67).

For more information on Heritage Week activities visit:www.eastdevonhub.co.uk

The East Devon AONB Partnership are keen to work with more people and

businesses in the area as part of the 50th anniversary – why not become an AONB Ambassador business? Writ-ing and photography competitions are being run or why not walk the East Devon Way this year? To find out more call the AONB office 01404 46663 or visit www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk

Alan Bruford teaching woodturning at Escot

Gate entrance to permissive page along mill pond

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Netherton House's behind the wallGlorious copper beech and oak


Spring Grass

After what seems like months of rain, spring is fi nally here and hopefully with it some warmer, sunnier weather. Bulbs start fl owering and with the birds singing, who isn’t cheered up by the brown, muddy fi elds drying out and becoming green again? Horses certainly seem to get a spring in their step at this time of year, the freedom of being allowed more space after a winter spent with long hours confi ned to the stable is enough to make many horses chase about and kick up their heels with exhilaration. Another reason is the new grass growth, which is full of nutrients and in particular, sugar.

For those who were too busy fi shing instead of being at school (like my dad), or if you’ve forgotten (it’s hardly something you need to remember every day), here is a quick biology lesson: Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants produce food. It can be summarised by the following equation:

carbon dioxide + water (+ light energy)

→ glucose + oxygen

Temperature is a factor that can limit or speed up photosynthesis, if it gets too cold or too hot, the rate of photosynthesis decreases. Grass needs the temperature to be at least 5oC to grow, but it really starts to get going at 12oC, with optimum growth at around 20oC. The amount of light available also has an eff ect, with the rate of photosynthesis being boosted by increased light intensity. So it is spring with the warmer weather and longer daylight hours when grass thrives, photosynthesis increases and so the grass really begins to grow. With this increased growth comes an increase in sugar production and it is more sugar in the grass that can cause problems to the horse.

The horse’s digestive system isn’t designed to digest an excess of sugar, so if the horse eats too much spring grass, the sugar can reach the large intestine without being fully digested. This part of the digestive system has evolved to breakdown the relatively indigestible fi bre from grass and other plants, so if presented with the more easily digested sugars, they are broken down rapidly. From

here the dominos start to fall because as a result of this swift digestion of sugar in the large intestine, lactic acid is produced, this consequently acidif ies the gut, the bacteria needed for digestion get killed off and toxins are released into the bloodstream. One symptom of this digestive disturbance is the horse starts producing cow pats! So if you notice loose droppings at this time of year,a prime culprit is too much grass.

A much more serious problem caused by the release of toxins is laminitis. If your horse starts shortening its stride, goes lame or is reluctant to move then your vet must be called immediately; laminitis is an emergency and prompt veterinary care is needed if the horse is to stand a chance of recovering from this very painful condition. A huge amount of careful management, farriery and veterinary assistance is needed for laminitic horses, so not just for the welfare of the horse but also for the welfare of your bank balance, try to avoid it!

Limiting spring grass intake can be done by making paddocks smaller or strip grazing. Just look at the grass on the other side of the fence to where the horses graze to see how much they have eaten. If your lawn mower seems to be out every five minutes, then that’s another indication that your horse will have access to lots of grass too. Another way to reduce the amount of grass the horse can eat is to use a grazing muzzle. Some people think they are cruel but if introduced gradually and with the horse trained to wear it, wearing a muzzle is always preferable to laminitis. Firstly, it must be fi tted correctly. Then the length of time the horse wears it should gradually be increased and it is vital to ensure that the horse will happily drink with it on. Check the paddock for anything the horse can get stuck on and remove the muzzle regularly to check the health of the skin and to make sure it isn’t rubbing. If possible allow the horse some time each day without it on. A grazing muzzle can reduce grass intake by up to 80%, so they are worth considering if you have a horse at high risk of laminitis.

As with every time of year, the spring gives us management challenges for our horses. I will leave you with one fi nal sobering thought; from eating spring grass, the horse could potentially get as much energy in one day as it would from eating several bags of competition mix!

Happy riding.

Natalie x

Natalie Bucklar-Green gives valuable advice

on various aspectsof horse care and

welfare...

Natalie Bucklar-GreenBSc (Hons), MSc (Equine Science)

Natalie has owned horses for over 20 years and owns East Devon

Riding Academy near Sidmouth. She has previously lectured in

Equine Science to degree level and produced research for preparing Great Britains' equestrian teams

for the Olympics. Natalie provides consultations in all aspects of Equine

Science, and has fi tted saddles for competitors at Badminton

International Horse Trials.

Horse Care

The Spring by Natalie Bucklar-Green

The horse’s digestive system isn’t designed to digest an excess of sugar, so if the horse eats too much spring

grass, the sugar can reach the large

intestine without being fully digested.


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Blast the Basics flatwork clinic with Debbie Radford-Lewis6th Apr - Bickhams Farm, Whiteston

Devon Area Show (Exmoor)21st Apr - Newhalls EC, Broadclyst, Exeter

Axe Vale Point-to-Point28th Apr - Stafford Cross, Seaton

Exe Equestrian Club Spring Pleasure Ride7th Apr - Woodbury Common

Exe Equestrian Club NoviceHorse/Pony/Fun Dog Show5th May - Nutwell Court, Lympstone, Exmouth

SW WPCS Early Summer Show5th May - Crealy Adventure Park, Exeter

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• Sales of disability aids for daily living.

• Hospital transport bookings for eligible people.

There is a common misconception that Community Transport services are only available to either the disabled or very old people, however this is NOT always the case. Almost anyone can take advantage of some of our services as we are here to help people of all ages. With our Ring and Ride community minibuses we can provide transport for school groups, young mums stuck at home, clubs, groups & societies wanting to go on outings, the rurally isolated and,

of course, older people and the disabled.TRIP also enables families without suitable transport to use our vehicles to bring a disabled or wheelchair-bound relative or friend home or take them out for events such as parties and Christmas.

Traditionally, Ring & Ride services consist of collecting people from their homes, taking them shopping and them bringing them home again, plus helping

them carry their goods indoors. But, as a result of changes brought about by the introduction of the concessionary bus pass, TRIP has changed to offer additional services and give passengers more choice as to where they go. TRIP now offers a wide range of weekday destinations with trips to places of interest as well as shopping and at the weekend buses are out to all sorts of destinations, with at least one outing every weekend. Recent destinations included days out to Wells, Looe, Cardiff, Beaulieu, Shaftesbury and regular visits to National Trust properties. There are also monthly weekend pub lunch trips and TRIP is planning to launch a midweek lunchtime carvery trip in spring 2013. For the more adventurous, TRIP also offers short breaks with a three night break in Jersey planned for April. That will be the second visit to this destination this year. Other locations have been Stratford, Falmouth and the Isle of Wight.

At the core of TRIP's services are their volunteers, without whom TRIP would find things almost impossible to cope with. Volunteers provide essential assistance by taking people to medical appointments throughout the area and also by driving the Ring & Ride minibuses for the weekend days out trips. Their greatly appreciated help enables TRIP to keep the costs down and makes services more accessible to those on limited incomes.New volunteers are always welcomed

to either drive their own cars or in the TRIP accessible vehicles and there is no regular commitment as to the number of hours or days per week. Full training on using the equipment is always provided. If you have any spare time and want to put an extra something back into the local community please contact Tony or Neil at TRIP on 01404 46529.TRIP is managed by a committee of around 12 volunteers - chaired by Val Royle, and has 15 part and full time paid

Honiton based charity TRIP Community Transport was initially set up in 1997 to resolve transport issues experienced by people needing to attend mental health appointments - the charity developed to offer space and support for other local groups and further expanded following the merge with Honiton Ring & Ride and Honiton Voluntary Car Service. As a forward looking group that can react quickly to the needs of the area, TRIP is often at the front of the field when it comes to developing new services. As an example, TRIP was instrumental in setting up one of the first ‘2 wheels to work’ moped loan schemes in the country for young people needing transport to find work.

Though receiving some financial assistance from Devon County Council, East Devon District Council and some Parish and Town councils, TRIP is an independent local charity that depends on local people for their help and support - both financially, through donations and through people using the services that are available. There are a wide range of services to both residents of East Devon and people here on holiday. These include:

• Voluntary Car Services based in Honiton, Seaton & Lyme Regis, taking people to medical appointments both locally and throughout the Southwest.

• Ring & Ride buses taking people shopping or out for the day.

• Wheelchair accessible vehicles taking people to daycare, for trips out and to medical appointments.

• Mobility scooter, wheelchair hire and sales.

For a relatively small town, Honiton stands head and shoulders above much bigger towns and cities when it comes to the range and variety of community transport services available to its residents.

Do you know an inspiring person who would share their story? Are you involved in a project that is making a difference to people’s lives? Contact me using the details above. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

We’re particulary keen to hear from local charities and voluntary organisations about the good work they carry out in the community.

We’d also like to hear from practitioners in the East Devon, Exeter and West Dorset area about their treatments and services.

Do you have anything interesting to tell us about?

Balancing the stresses of work and living with health and relaxation

Life Matters

One of the best served townsin the South TRIP Honiton

Editor - Averil [email protected]: 01395 51338307891 447710

Averil is a Personal Life Coach and Business Development Coach. She works voluntarily for the Princes Trust as a mentor for young people, and for Oxfam as a school speaker. With a passion for inspired and responsible living, she also runs an organic natural remedy business. Averil trained at the internationally renowned CoachInc.com and is a member of the ICF.

Life Matters

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(left to right) Val Royle (Chair), Nikki Dawkins,Julie Tame and Sandra Fox

Neil Hurlock with Tony Stephens


drivers and office staff with over 40 volunteer drivers, though, as already mentioned, really needs more volunteers to help spread the load.

Day to day operations are managed by Neil Hurlock, ably assisted by Tony Stephens and Nikki Dawkins, with Julie Tame focussing on Ring & Ride and Sandra Fox dealing with Voluntary Car Services.

As a small independent local charity, fund-raising to enable services to continue is of prime importance. Regular events are held to generate additional income, including weekly coffee mornings held in the office on Tuesdays. 2 bigger events are planned for 2013 including an Antiques valuation fair (in association with Bearnes, Hampton & Littlewood ) being held in the Honiton Mackarness Hall on 17th August and a Variety Show being organised jointly with Honiton Memory Café on October 12th.

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If you have a friend or relation or know anyone else who you feel could benefit from using

the available services, why not suggest TRIP to them or give TRIP their address, and information can be put in the post.

For more information on scheduled outings and destinations for the Ring & Ride service or for information on using any of the services available, contact the office by calling in to 29-31 New Street Honiton. EX14 1HA or telephone 01404 46529. TRIP also has a website www.tripcta.org which has full information on all available services as well as information on weekly outings.

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At Pinhay we can answer your questions and alleviate your concerns. Talk to us before you make any decisions.

LOCAL COURSES & CLASSES

JOHANNA DANCE FIT THURSDAYS ZUMBA SIDFORD Until 10 Apr - Johanna Morgan Dance Fit - Thursdays Adult Zumba Fitness classes in Sidford, Zumba Fitness & Dance, Sidford, 6.45pm

JOHANNA DANCE FIT FRIDAY ZUMBA IN SIDMOUTH Until 11 Apr - Johanna Morgan Dance Fit Friday Mornings Adult Zumba in Sidmouth, Zumba Fitness & Dance, Sidmouth, 10.30am

JOHANNA DANCE FIT MONDAY ZUMBA SIDMOUTH Until 06 May - Johanna Morgan Dance Fit - Adult Zumba Monday morning class in Sidmouth, Zumba Fitness & Dance, Sidmouth, 10.00am

BEGINNERS TAI CHI CLASSES Until 10 Apr - Beginners Tai Chi and Chi Kung classes, Tranquility to be, Seaton, 2.00pm

PILATES CLASSES Until 31 May - Pilates classes suitable for any age or ability. Running every tuesday night, Immerse Fitness, Sidmouth, 7.30pm

PILATES CLASSES Until 31 May - Pilates classes ideal for any age or ability. Running every wednesday morning, Immerse Fitness, Sidmouth, 11.00am

PILATES CLASSES Until 31 May - Pilates classes suitable for any age or ability. Running every wednesday night, Immerse Fitness, Sidmouth, 7.30pm

ADVANCED FRENCH CLASS IN SIDMOUTH 01 Apr - Advanced French Club, Sidmouth, 10.00am

DIVORCE & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP WORKSHOP 03 Apr - Starting on the 3rd of April, this is a 6 week course, Divorce & Loss Support Group, Sidmouth, 1.00pm

WOODWORKING SKILLS 08 Apr to 31 May - A highly professional and practical 8 week course, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis, 8.30am

RIVER COTTAGE PIZZA BITES 12 Apr to 13 Apr - A hands-on course, where you'll cover the basics of pizza & bread making, River Cottage HQ, Axminster, 10.00am

CHOCOLATE MAKING ADVANCED WORKSHOP 13 Apr - Come and learn chocolate making and take home your creations. Relaxing & fun, Chocolate Amour, Axminster, 10.00am

RIVER COTTAGE FISH BITES 14 Apr - River Cottage Fish Bites, River Cottage HQ, Axminster, 2.00pm

PETER ORLANDO HUTCHINSON, DAY CONFERENCE 20 Apr - Kennaway House, Sidmouth

INTRODUCTION TO THE ENDORPHIN EFFECT (PART 1) 20 Apr - Discover the power of endorphins to relax, renew & create self-care, Creative Transformations, Exmouth, 9.00am

APRIL RAILWAY MODELLING COURSE 22 Apr to 23 Apr - A practical introduction to the core aspects of railway modelling, Pecorama, Beer

FUN CHOCOLATE MAKING WORKSHOP - ALL DAY - 27 Apr - Come & make luxury chocolates in our bespoke kitchens. Relaxed & informative, Chocolate Amour, Axminster, 10.00am

SEICHIM EGYPTIAN HEALING LVL 1 04 May - Learn this ancient art of hands on healing in a one day practical course, Tranquility to be, Axminster, 10.00am

MAY DAY FETE DEMO & CAKE STALL 05 May - Demo by the Club at the Local May Day Fete, and a homemade cake stall, Lyme Regis Taekwondo Club, Lyme Regis, 12.00am

RIVER COTTAGE BUILD & BAKE 10 May - River Cottage Build & Bake, River Cottage HQ, Axminster, 8.30am

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• Decide a budget and stick to it. It’s easy to spend thousands on web advertising, pay-per-click adverts, magazines, radio – set a budget and plan how you intend to use it.

Advertising has been described as ‘legalised lying’ so be honest in what you put across and make sure you

can deliver what you promote. You are going to be spending a great deal of your budget on marketing to grow your business so it is key that your adverts carry the right message to the right people and that it really does pay its way.

Next time - Is there really ‘no such thing as bad publicity’?

Katina StylesAxminster Tool Centre Ltd

Written by Katina Styles, a director at Axminster Tool Centre Ltd

It pays to advertise...A few marketing tips on how to help your company grow

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It appears that death duties fi rst came to the UK in 1796, some years after Benjamin Franklin fi rst talked about death and taxes being the only two certainties in life. Those death duties brought an even stronger link between the two dreads in Franklin`s words; and what we now call Inheritance Tax (IHT) still combines a love-one`s departure with a potentially large tax bill payable from the deceased`s estate before probate can be granted and distributions made to benefi ciaries.

IHT is levied at 40% on estates valued over a certain level, though only on the amount over the threshold - in simplifi ed terms, £325,000 for a single person and £650,000 for married couples and civil partnerships. This includes property; so many people whose estates suff er IHT are not immensely wealthy. It is only natural that you want your successors to gain maximum benefit from your estate and there are various legitimate ways to plan for and to mitigate the impact of IHT.

A relatively simply way to reduce the size of your estate, and

therefore your IHT liability, is to give assets away to younger generations. There are possible snags with this. Firstly, IHT may still be payable if death occurs within 7 years of making this gift. Other issues surround whether the recipient might fritter away their windfall and whether you need to retain your capital against the possible later need for care fees.

IHT being payable before probate is granted can be awkward for your heirs if the estate is locked into property and other illiquid assets, so they could need a loan to pay the taxman and release the estate for probate and distribution.

Accessible money to pay IHT can be released from a whole of life policy written under a trust. A sole or joint life second

death policy, according to circumstances, placed in trust for benefi ciaries and thus excluding its proceeds from the deceased`s estate, can provide the cash required to pay IHT and therefore release the estate for probate. Writing a policy under a trust is not necessarily an extremely expensive solution. We can provide independent fi nancial advice on this aspect of your fi nancial planning.

The current amount of nil-rate band of £325,000 was first frozen for the tax year 2010/11 and now a recent government announcement in December has proposed that the IHT threshold will continue to remain frozen until 2019 in order to help fund the proposed care fee reforms. The care fee reforms will mean that from 2017/18 the cost of personal and nursing care will be capped at £75,000 per person. Many of you will remember that there was a promise back in 2007 before the current government came into power to increase the threshold for IHT to £1,000,000. Diffi culties with our economy would seem to make this a rather distant aspiration and it now seems inevitable that

more and more estates will pay IHT over the coming years. IHT planning should not be delayed as its success can often be time sensitive.

Inheritance tax planning, taxation and trust advice are not regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

For independent financial advice on retirement options please contact Helen Mulvaney on 01395 512166.

Richmond Independent is a trading name of Investment & Financial Solutions Partnership LLP which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

Helen MulvaneyBA (Hons), Dip M, DipPFS

Proprietor of Richmond Independent

Helen has been advising clients in the East Devon area for the past 21 years and specialises in the provision of retirement and investment advice.

Her firm also provides a specialist annuities service for people approaching retirement and newly retired, which operates nationally.

To fi nd out more about her practice, you can view her company website at:

www.richmondindependent.co.uk

01395 512166

As more Independent Financial Advisors are leaving

the industry, put off by a rapidly changing sector and an ever increasing burden of compliance and continuing professional development,

Sidmouth based Richmond Independent Financial

Advisors are delighted to be celebrating twenty one years

of business in East Devon.

IHTAn increasing tax burden

for the future?

MANAGING your MONEY

Independent Financial Adviser Celebrating 21 years of Business in East Devon

* RECENT NEWS *Helen's recently been awarded the DipPFS

IHT planning should not be delayed as its

success can often be time

sensitive.


It appears that death duties fi rst came to the UK in 1796, some years after Benjamin Franklin fi rst talked about death and taxes being the only two certainties in life. Those death duties brought an even stronger link between the two dreads in Franklin`s words; and what we now call Inheritance Tax (IHT) still combines a love-one`s departure with a potentially large tax bill payable from the deceased`s estate before probate can be granted and distributions made to benefi ciaries.

IHT is levied at 40% on estates valued over a certain level, though only on the amount over the threshold - in simplifi ed terms, £325,000 for a single person and £650,000 for married couples and civil partnerships. This includes property; so many people whose estates suff er IHT are not immensely wealthy. It is only natural that you want your successors to gain maximum benefit from your estate and there are various legitimate ways to plan for and to mitigate the impact of IHT.

A relatively simply way to reduce the size of your estate, and

therefore your IHT liability, is to give assets away to younger generations. There are possible snags with this. Firstly, IHT may still be payable if death occurs within 7 years of making this gift. Other issues surround whether the recipient might fritter away their windfall and whether you need to retain your capital against the possible later need for care fees.

IHT being payable before probate is granted can be awkward for your heirs if the estate is locked into property and other illiquid assets, so they could need a loan to pay the taxman and release the estate for probate and distribution.

Accessible money to pay IHT can be released from a whole of life policy written under a trust. A sole or joint life second

death policy, according to circumstances, placed in trust for benefi ciaries and thus excluding its proceeds from the deceased`s estate, can provide the cash required to pay IHT and therefore release the estate for probate. Writing a policy under a trust is not necessarily an extremely expensive solution. We can provide independent fi nancial advice on this aspect of your fi nancial planning.

The current amount of nil-rate band of £325,000 was first frozen for the tax year 2010/11 and now a recent government announcement in December has proposed that the IHT threshold will continue to remain frozen until 2019 in order to help fund the proposed care fee reforms. The care fee reforms will mean that from 2017/18 the cost of personal and nursing care will be capped at £75,000 per person. Many of you will remember that there was a promise back in 2007 before the current government came into power to increase the threshold for IHT to £1,000,000. Diffi culties with our economy would seem to make this a rather distant aspiration and it now seems inevitable that

more and more estates will pay IHT over the coming years. IHT planning should not be delayed as its success can often be time sensitive.

Inheritance tax planning, taxation and trust advice are not regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

For independent financial advice on retirement options please contact Helen Mulvaney on 01395 512166.

Richmond Independent is a trading name of Investment & Financial Solutions Partnership LLP which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

Helen MulvaneyBA (Hons), Dip M, DipPFS

Proprietor of Richmond Independent

Helen has been advising clients in the East Devon area for the past 21 years and specialises in the provision of retirement and investment advice.

Her firm also provides a specialist annuities service for people approaching retirement and newly retired, which operates nationally.

To fi nd out more about her practice, you can view her company website at:

www.richmondindependent.co.uk

01395 512166

As more Independent Financial Advisors are leaving

the industry, put off by a rapidly changing sector and an ever increasing burden of compliance and continuing professional development,

Sidmouth based Richmond Independent Financial

Advisors are delighted to be celebrating twenty one years

of business in East Devon.

IHTAn increasing tax burden

for the future?

MANAGING your MONEY

Independent Financial Adviser Celebrating 21 years of Business in East Devon

* RECENT NEWS *Helen's recently been awarded the DipPFS

IHT planning should not be delayed as its

success can often be time

sensitive.

BEECH ROYD 6 BENNETTS HILL SIDMOUTH DEVON EX10 9XH

Richmond Independent is a trading name of Investment and Financial Solutions Partnership LLP which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

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