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1A Celebration of Life in East Devon

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

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

10. Art ExhibitionsForthcoming events and art blog.

16. Xmas in East DevonAn overview of festive events.

18. Fashion and BeautyWinter retail therapy for women.

22. Eating Out RoundupPlaces to dine in the region.

26. Pebbles & FlintsBy veteran writer Ted Gosling.

30. Creatively ChristmasHome decor by Amanda Crump.

37. Flatbeare ViewsBy incomer Ardley Chic.

44. MistletoeBy Ted Gosling.

48. Sherlock's Last CaseBy regular contributor John Fisher.

50. Tide TimetablesTide times from Lyme to Exmouth.

52. Exmouth by AirTaking a different view of Exmouth.

56. Glorious CyprusTim Perriman pays a brief visit.

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

66. Real Beer RevivalHaydn Mullineux investigates.

68. Fly Tying with AlanGetting creative with fur & feather.

70. Horse Care - ManagementEquine advice from Natalie Bucklar.

72. Life MattersHealth & wellbeing issues.

76. Walk on the WildsideArtist Mike Hughes talks wildlife.

78. Business AdviceValuable tips from Katina Styles

80. Managing your MoneyExpert tips from Helen Mulvaney.

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Cover photo: N.Jones River Otter 2012 ©

CONTRIBUTORSNigel Jones, John Fisher, Mike Hughes, Katina Styles, Helen Mulvaney, FCR Esgen, Tony Jackson, Natalie Bucklar-Green, Jill Cooke.

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Forthcoming Events


Xmas EventsCHRISTMAS MARKET ON THE GREEN Until 16 Dec - unique handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items, representing the best of what Britain and the South West can offer, Cathedral Green, Exeter, 10am (11am Sundays).

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Until 1 Dec - Lyme Regis Dramatic Society production of this seasonal tale, Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis.

LYME REGIS LIGHTS SWITCHING ON 1 Dec - lights on and lantern parade in Lyme Regis. Contact Lyme R. Tourist Info

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIR Until 2 Dec - an Aladdin’s Cave of wonderful gift ideas and essential Christmas items, Westpoint Arena, 9.30am-5.30pm.

HUB ON THE GREEN’S CAKE & CRAFT FAIR 1 Dec - participatory crafts and delicious cakes in the stunning mediaeval hall, 8 Cathedral Green, Exeter, 10.30am-4.30pm.

BACH’S CHRISTMAS ORATORIO 1 Dec - Axminster & District Choral Society, The Minster, Axminster, 7.30pm.

ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 1 Dec - Princess Theatre, 7.30pm.

A MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS 5 Dec - a celebration of Yuletide Past, featuring long-forgotten festive songs and more, Barnfield Theatre, 7.30pm.

CANDLELIGHT 2012 7 Dec - Candlelight Evening and Carol Service, Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, 3.30-6pm.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7 Dec - Sidmouth Town Band, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 7 Dec - Festive fun, song and snow with late night shopping. Also Ice rink which will carry on until the 8 Dec. Seaton. 4-10pm.

CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL 8 Dec - Honiton, 5.30pm.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2012 8 Dec - with music by Schubert and Haydn, Ottery St Mary Choral Society, Parish Church, Ottery St Mary, 7.30pm.

ROBERT THE RAT'S CHRISTMAS FEAST 8 Dec - Robert the Rat will help you make some tasty Christmas treats and evergreen decorations. Do wear clothes that can get dirty. St Nicholas Priory, Exeter. Adults £3.30, Children £1.50. Starts 10.30am or 1.30pm. Drop-in.

GREAT WEST SANTA RUN 9 Dec - 1.25 mile fun run or 5k run, in aid of Dream-A-Way, Exeter. Charges vary. You MUST run in a Santa Suit!

CAROLS IN THE CATHEDRAL 12 and 13 Dec - Exeter Philharmonic Choir, with Triumph Brass, Exeter Cathedral, 7.30pm.

GLOBAL HARMONY CHRISTMAS CONCERT 15 Dec - an uplifting Christmas concert by this 50-strong community choir, with all collections going to the charity Water Aid, 12.45pm.

CHRISTMAS CHORAL CONCERT 15 Dec - The Cathedral Choir, Exeter Cathedral, 7.30pm.

CHRISTMAS CABARET, 15 Dec - Seaton Town Hall, 7.30pm.

TOWN BAND XMAS CONCERT 15 Dec - at Lyme Regis with licensed bar and raffle.

CHRISTMAS FUN 15 and 16 Dec - Carol singers, busking, children’s pottery, crafts, face painting, hair braiding, gifts for sale, at The Town Mill and Town Mill Malthouse, Lyme Regis.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 18 to 22 Dec - spectacular display of Christmas trees decorated by Lyme Regis organisations, Baptist Church, Lyme Regis.

CHRISTMAS MUSIC PROGRAMME 19 Dec - with music by Handel and Finzi, Seaton Choral Society, Methodist Church, Seaton.

FESTIVE FUN AND CHRISTMAS CHEER 20 Dec - Exeter Race Course, 12.50-5pm.

CAROLS AROUND THE TREE 21 Dec - enjoy hot mince pies and mulled

wine as you sing along with the Otterton Church Choir, Otterton Mill, 3pm.

CAROLS AROUND THE TREE 21 Dec - at The Shambles, Broad Street, Lyme Regis. Organised by the Rotry Club. 7pm.

COURTYARD CAROLS 22 Dec - enjoy hot mince pies and mulled wine as you sing along with the Otterton Church Choir, Otterton Mill, 3pm.

ZZ TOPS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY 22 Dec - Seaton Town Hall, 7.30pm.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 23 Dec - at Lyme Regis.

BUDLEIGH CHRISTMAS MORNING SWIM 25 Dec - Steamer Steps, Budleigh Salterton, 10am.

EXMOUTH CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM 25 Dec - The Esplanade, 11am.

CHRISTMAS MORNING FANCY DRESS SWIM 25 Dec - in aid of RNLI, Charmouth, 11am.

BOXING DAY SWIM 26 Dec - Sidmouth, 11am.

MAIN EVENTS

SOUTH WEST CHRISTMAS EQUINE FAIR 8 to 9 Dec - Westpoint Arena, Exeter, 9am-6pm (5pm Sun).

THE GUILD OF CHEESEMAKERS 8 to 9 Dec - taste artisan cheeses, taste wine and question the future of humanity in this multi-sensory cabaret, Northcott Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.

December 2012 & January 2013

MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS at PRINCESS THEATRETHE SNAIL AND THE WHALE at NORTHCOTTCHORISTERS at EXETER CATHEDRAL

Forthcoming Events


EXETER CITY V OXFORD UNITED 26 Dec - League Two Boxing Day match, St James’s Park, Exeter, 3pm.

EXETER CHIEFS V BATH 29 Dec - Aviva premiership rugby, Sandy Gate, Exeter.

NEW YEAR’S DAY RACING 1 Jan - Exeter Race Course.

EXETER CHIEFS V NORTHAMPTON SAINTS 5 Jan - Aviva premiership rugby, Sandy Gate, Exeter.

DOLLS HOUSE & MINIATURE FAIR 6 Jan - Westpoint Arena, Exeter, 10am-4pm.

CRAFT 4 CRAFTERS 24 to 26 Jan - Westpoint Arena, Exeter, 10am-5pm.

EXETER CITY V TORQUAY UNITED 26 Jan - local League Two derby at St James’s Park Exeter, 3pm.

LOCAL EVENTS

AONB 50TH ANNIVERSARY WRITING COMPETITION A ’golden’ opportunity awaits the region’s aspiring writers within the next few months. 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and as part of the celebrations they are running a writing competition themed ‘Life and Landscape’. The only criteria are that the work should include a specific identified location within the East Devon AONB and the piece is original and unpublished. Details can be found on www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk. Get writing...!

EAST DEVON WRITERS' WORKSHOP Second Weds - Salem Chapel, Budleigh Salterton, 2-4pm.

INTRODUCTION TO BIRD-WATCHING ON THE EXE ESTUARY 1 Dec - ornithologist Nigel Pinhorn helps with bird identification, behaviour and ecolosgy on a walk starting from À la Ronde, Exmouth,12.30-3.30pm.

BOAT LAUNCH DAY 5 Dec - a whole range of boats from traditional clinkers to rowing wherries, www.boatbuildingacademy.com/, Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis, 2pm.

ANNIE FREUD'S POETRY SLAM 12 Jan - Acclaimed poets Tim Cumming, Tammy Yoseloff, Bethany Pope and Annie Freud read and discuss their work. Phone 01308 459511 to book your table now Tickets: £5, Sladers Yard, Westbay, Dorset.

AUTUMN CONCERT 15 Dec - Sidmouth Choral Society, Parish Church, Sidmouth.

GUIDED BIRD-WATCHING TRIP 28 Dec - with Donald Campbell, Seaton Tram, 9-11am.

FESTIVE SEASON BALL 29 Dec - with the Dancing Duo, Henry & Jeannie Clark, The Pavilion, Exmouth, 8-11pm.

THE NEW YEAR’S EVE BALLYHOO BALL 31 Dec - dress to impress for a red carpet night with live performances and DJs in three rooms, Exeter Castle, 8pm.

RAT PACK BOYS BAND NEW YEAR'S BALL 31 Dec - a glass of bubbly, buffet supper and entertainment from The Fabulous Rat Pack Boys Band, The Gateway, Seaton Town Hall.

THE LYME LUNGE 1 Jan - join the fancy-dress “Lungers” plunging into the balmy waters of Lyme Bay or just enjoy the party atmosphere on the beach, The Sand Bar, Lyme Regis, 1pm.

CERAMICS DEMONSTRATION 22 Jan - gifted sculptural potter Amanda Popham demonstrates her craft, Lyme Regis Art Society, Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, 2-4pm.

RSPB FULL AVOCET CRUISE ON THE EXE ESTUARY 25 Jan - RSPB guides give expert commentary during this 3-to-4 hour cruise on one of nature’s most beautiful wetlands, Topsham, 11.30am.

RSPB FULL AVOCET CRUISE ON THE EXE ESTUARY 26 Jan - RSPB guides give expert commentary during this 3-to-4 hour cruise on one of nature’s most beautiful wetlands, Topsham, 12.15pm.

Festivals

FROM DEVON WITH LOVE 15 to 26 Jan - 2-week festival showcasing the work of Devon’s emerging theatre makers, The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter.

LAUGH OUT LOUD FESTIVAL 19 Jan to 10 Feb - Exeter’s exciting comedy festival with stand-up, slapstick and open mic, various venues.

WINTER WARMED 29 Jan to 16 Feb - Beckett’s Endgame as centrepiece of three-week drama festival, The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.

Comedy

RAW COMEDY Fortnightly (Saturdays) - an evening packed with laughter and raw talent from local and national stand-ups alike, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, 7pm.

LEE NELSON...LIVE! 2 Dec - Lee Nelson on his second stand-up tour brings you a night of jokes, banter and games, Corn Exchange, Exeter, 7.30pm.

VARIETY BY THE SEA FROM SLIGHTLY FAT FEATURES 8 Dec - part Cirque du Soleil, part Monty Python - real laugh out loud entertainment, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

EXETER COMEDY CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 12 to 14 Dec- Mark Olver, Suzi Ruffell, Jasper Blakeley, Ivo Graham, Tony Law, Adam Vincent (16+ only), Corn Exchange, Exeter.

ROMANCE AND ADVENTURE TOUR 13 Dec - Josie Long, one of the most exciting female comics around, Exeter Phoenix, 8pm.

PEACOCK & GAMBLE 20 Jan - Don’t Want To Be On The Telly Anyway show from everybody’s favourite comedy nice boys, Exeter Phoenix, 8pm.

Theatrical Plays

MEDEA BY EURIPIDES Until 1 Dec - Mike Bartlett's new and startlingly modern version of this classic tragedy of a woman's reaction to her husband's infidelity, Northcott Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.

THE CANTERBURY TALES 5 to 6 Dec - an explosion of live music, storytelling, and general mischief in this reworking of Chaucer’s classic poem, Northcott Theatre, 7.30pm.

IL CAMPIELLO 7 Dec to 12 Jan - Carlo Goldoni’s charming and observant comedy of everyday life, New Theatre, Exeter.

THE LAST MARCH 20 Dec to 12 Jan - the thrilling, chilling tale of great British polar hero Captain Scott, The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.

SHERLOCK HOLMES...THE DEATH & LIFE 21 Dec - Roger Llewellyn, a wryly humorous and spine-tingling new one-man play, Northcott Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.

DIRTY DANCING 22 Jan - 9 Feb - Dirty Dancing is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Theatre Royal, Plymouth.

Tribute Bands

BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS 2 Dec - Holly at Christmas, packed full of classic Buddy Holly hits and 50's to 60's hits Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, 7.30pm.

ELO EXPERIENCE 3 Dec - top tribute to the Electric Light Orchestra, Princess Theatre, Torquay, 7.30pm.

ClassicalConcerts

BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 3 Jan - gala of Viennese music, Great Hall, Exeter University, 7.30pm.

CLARINET, CELLO, PIANO RECITAL 6 Dec - Seaton Music, Seaton Town Hall, £12.50. 7.30 pm

POULENC 50TH ANNIVERSARY 17 Jan - Seaton Music presents Jacqueline White, soprano, and Clive Matthews, piano, in a concert to mark the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death, Seaton Town Hall, 7.30pm.

BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 24 Jan - celebrating its 120th birthday year, an evening of outstanding classical music with soloist Johannes Moser, Great Hall, Exeter University, 7.30pm.

THE NORDIC ENSEMBLE 31 Jan - Seaton Music, Seaton Town Hall, 7.30pm.

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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 LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET High Street, third Thursday, Easter to October.

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

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.

SIDMOUTH COMMUNITY MARKET 8 Dec - St John's Hall, Sidmouth, 9.30am-1pm.

SEATON FARMERS' MARKET 21 Dec - Seaton Town Hall, 9am-1pm.

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.

CHRISTMAS MARKET Until 2 Dec, Town Mill Malthouse, Lyme Regis.

Opera

LA CLEMENZA DI TITO 1 Dec - New York Met Opera performance beamed to HD screen at Picturehouse Cinema, Exeter, 5.55pm.

UN BALLO IN MASCHERA 8 Dec - New York Met Opera performance beamed live to cinema screens around the world, Picturehouse Cinema, Exeter, 5.55pm.

AIDA 15 Dec - New York Met Opera’s unforgettable production beamed live to Picturehouse Cinema, Exeter, 5.55pm.

LA BOHEME 15 Jan - Royal Opera House performance beamed live, Picture House Cinema, Exeter, 7.15pm.

MARIA STUARDA 19 Jan - New York Met’s performance of Donizetti’s tragic opera beamed to Picture House Cinema, Exeter, 5.55pm.

Ballet

THE NUTCRACKER 16 Dec - Bolshoi Ballet performance captured live December 2010, Picture House Cinema, Exeter, 4pm.

MERGE 6 TOUCHED 18 and 19 Jan - SpinDrift Dance Company TrashDollys with contemporary works in dance, film, and physical theatre inspired by touch, New Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.

LA BAYADERE 27 Jan - Bolshoi Ballet performance beamed live, Picture House, Cinema, Exeter, 3pm.

Childrens'Entertainment

MOTHER GOOSE 1 to 5 Dec - The Police and Hospital Players with their fun-filled pantomime, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.

POTTED PANTO 11 Dec - eight classic pantomimes in 80 minutes by just two actors, on tour prior to third West End Christmas season, Marine

Theatre, Lyme Regis, 10.30am and 7.30pm.

DICK WHITTINGTON 12 Dec - with special guest Buddy Bear, affordable professional pantomime, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, 10am, 2pm, 7pm.

THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE 12 to 24 and 26 to 30 Dec - imaginative storytelling, lots of laughs, fantastic new music live on stage from Tall Stories Theatre Company, Northcott Theatre, Exeter.

CINDERELLA 14 to 24 Dec and 26 Dec to 6 Jan - lots of fun, frolics and laughter, Princess Theatre, Torquay, 2pm, 7pm (check times)

ALADDIN - THE MAGICAL PANTOMIME 15 Dec to 6 Jan - Corn Exchange, Exeter.

THE EMPEROR’S PERFUME 17 Dec to 5 Jan - family winter show by Quirk Theatre, Exeter Phoenix.

SLEEPING BEAUTY 21 Dec to 5 Jan - the famous Christmas pantomime, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter.

SLEEPING BEAUTY 21 to 23 and 27 to 30 Dec - Exeter Little Theatre Company, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, various times (2pm/7pm).

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 28 Dec to 5 Jan - a pantomime by Ron Hall, Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth.

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Killerton

CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING 1 to 3 Dec - learn how to make Christmas wreaths, 10.30am-12.30pm, 2-4pm.

CHRISTMAS HARP CONCERT 7 Dec - Elizabeth Jane Baldrey, Music Room.

FATHER CHRISTMAS VISITS KILLERTON 8, 5, 22 Dec - a Victorian Father Christmas clad in green, 2-3.30pm.

AN EVENING OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS 15 Dec - Jubilee Singers, Music Room, 7-9pm.


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FLEA MARKET Thursdays, Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, 10am-1pm.

TOPSHAM MARKET Saturdays, Matthews Hall, Topsham, 8.30am-1pm.

FLEA MARKET 8 Dec - The Livestock Centre, Exeter, 7.30am-2pm.

INNOVATIONS MARKET Until 9 Dec - with products to suit all ages and tastes from silver jewellery to handmade pizzas, Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter, 9am-5pm (Sunday 10am-4pm).

A La Ronde

BIRDWATCHING ON THE EXE ESTUARY 1st Dec - Learn to identify the birds of the Exe Estuary. £6 per person. Booking essential. A la Ronde. 12.30-3.30pm.

EXHIBITIONS

EXPRESS & ECHO LOCAL ART SHOW Until 5 Dec - showcasing the work of a local art society, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter.

EMMA MACFADYEN Until 8 Dec - Bronze animal sculptures, Erin Cox Jewellery, Exeter.

WARRIORS OF THE PLAINS Until 13 Jan - exhibition exploring the world of Native North American warfare and ritual through the material culture of Plains Indians, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter, 10am-5pm.

CHRISTMAS ART AND CRAFT EXHIBITION 8 Dec to 2 Jan - Christmas affordable art and craft exhibition and sale, Upper and Lower galleries, Town Mill, Lyme Regis.

PETAL POWER 15 Dec to 10 Mar - The hand drawn and painted texile design work of women employed by the Silver Studio of Design in London between 1910 and 1940. Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter.

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Suns - Easy Sundays with Phil Evans, Axminster Inn, Axminster, 12.30pm.

First Fri - Matthew Finnish, cover songs and originals, The Pilot Inn, Exmouth, 9-11pm.

1 Dec - The Lateshift, after the Exeter Chiefs match, Sandy Park, Exeter, 4.45pm.

1 Dec - Joey The Lips, Mama Stone's, Exeter, 9pm.

1 Dec - Turnette Doone, 60s covers to today, Half Moon, Exeter, 9-11.30pm.

1 Dec - Wired, 5-piece rock/pop function band, Prospect Inn, Exeter, 9.30-11.45pm.

2 Dec - The Lateshift, catch this popular band at The First and Last, Exmouth, 6pm.

2 Dec - Flamenco Night, El Bocado, Exeter.

7 Dec - Spanish Guitar Night, El Bocado, Exeter.

7 Dec - Monika, pop/rock covers, Prospect Inn, Exeter, 9-12 midnight.

7 Dec - Funkty Dumpty, funk/soul/disco/pop, Mama Stone’s, Exeter, 10pm-1am.

8 Dec - The Woody Guthrie Show, Exeter Phoenix, 8pm.

14 Dec - Dave Rich, The Swan Inn, Lympstone, 9pm.

14 Dec - Thick As Thieves, pop anthems band, Prospect Inn, Exeter, 9-11.30pm.

17 Dec - Christmas Rave: Project EDM, the best electronic dance music going, Cavern Club, Exeter, 8pm.

21 Dec - Evolver, pop/rock, The Thirsty Farmer, Whimple, 9pm.

22 Dec - Eventine, covers, Mama Stone’s, Exeter, 9pm-1am.

22 Dec - The Covers Brothers, The Globe Inn, Lympstone, 9-11.30pm.

23 Dec - The Chicken Slacks, The Bank Pub, Exmouth, 3-5.30pm.

31 Dec - Spaced Invaders, 80s covers band, Prospect Inn, Exeter, 9pm.

5 Jan - Wired, entertaining after a stonkin’ match, Sandy Gate, Exeter, 5.45-7.30pm.

12 Jan - Eventine, Mama Stone’s, Exeter.

12 Jan - Kiss This!, the ultimate 80s party band, Heart of Oak, Exeter.

19 Jan - Hot Candy, pop covers band, The Queen’s Head Hotel, Exeter, 9pm.

and unplugged, The Real McCoy Cafe Bar, Fore Street, Exeter, 2pm.

Suns (unless Guest Night) - Singers' Night, Topsham Folk Club, The Globe Hotel, Topsham, 8-10.30pm.

First Fri. - Open Mic Night, Dolphin Hotel, Beer, 9-11pm.

Third and fifth Tues - Exmouth Folk Club, Manor Hotel, Exmouth, 8.15pm.

Third Wed - Singers' Night, Jurassic Folk Club, Grove Nite Club, Seaton, 7.45pm.

4 Dec - Live Acoustic Music, with Matt Pocock & Friends, Exeter Phoenix, 9pm.

5 Dec - Thrill Collins, Grove Nite Club, Seaton, 7.45.pm.

14 Dec - Celine Dos Santos, Hatt’s Bar & Restaurant, Exeter.

30 Dec - Feeling Acoustic, The Bank Pub, Exmouth, 3-5pm.

Tuesday 4 December, Westpoint Arena, 7pm, FLORENCE AND THE MACHINEwww.florenceandthemachine.net

Florence Welch with her powerful act Florence and The Machine play Westpoint in December. In 2009, she took the world by storm with her debut album Lungs, which scooped the MasterCard British Album Award at the 2010 BRITS. Her music of love and death, time and pain, heaven and hell is described as a mix of classic soul and midnight-on-the-moors English rock. “...my music is something overwhelming and all-encompassing that fills you up,” she says,

“and you’re either going to explode with it, or you’re just going to disappear.” Support comes from Haim, the American three-sister band that can switch from instrument to instrument with consummate skill. So, what an evening in store at this standing-only event (space reserved for wheelchairs). Tickets: £29.50, plus booking fee, from Ticketzone Tel: 08444 99 99 55 www.ticketzone.co.uk www.westpointarena.com.

19 Jan - Skool Daze,pop/rock band, The Prospect Inn, Exeter, 9-11.30pm.

26 Jan - Joey The Lips, funky soul, blues, disco revue act, The Gateway, Seaton, 7.30-11.30pm.

JAZZ

First Wednesday - Bridge Jazz Club, www.bridgejazzclub.com for venue, Exeter, 8.30pm.

Third Thurs - City Steam Jazz Band, The Northbridge Inn, Exeter, 8.30-11pm.

Last Sun - High Tea Jazz, with Pete Allen, Lakeview Manor, Dunkeswell, 5-7.30pm.

Until 2 Dec - Jazz At The Bedford, featuring five popular jazz bands, including local group Take4, Bedford Hotel, Sidmouth.

7 Dec - Hamer & Isaac’s Gypsy Swing Band, The Grapevine, Exmouth, 10pm.

8 Dec - Christmas Jazz At The Cathedral, Duke Ellington Sacred Concert with Jacqui Dankworth, Andy Williamson and Big Buzzard Boogie Band, Exeter Cathedral, 7.30pm.

9 Dec - Jazz in The Afternoon, Pete Allen and his Traditional Jazz Seven, Kennaway House, Sidmouth, 3-5.30pm.

14 Dec - Festive Fiesta with Clare Teal, talented jazz vocalist/songwriter, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, 7.30pm.

23 Dec - Just Misbehavin’, swing jazz in the afternoon, The Grove, Exmouth, 2-4pm.

24 Dec - Take4, cool jazz with a touch of class for this Christmas Eve party, The Bowd Inn, Sidmouth, 8-11pm.

31 Dec - Pete Allen, New Year’s Eve party, Kennaway House, Sidmouth, 7pm-1am.

31 Dec - Take4, cool jazz with a touch of class on New Year’s Eve, The Bowd Inn, Sidmouth, 8-11pm.

1 Jan - Just Misbehavin’, swing jazz, The Grove, Exmouth, 2-4pm.

13 Jan - Pete Allen, the jazz maestro’s solo show, Kennaway House, Sidmouth, 3pm.

FOLK ROOTS & ACOUSTIC

Mons - The Amycrofters, Folk Dance Band, Offwell Village Hall, 8-10.15pm.

Thurs - Alan West & Steve Black, Axminster Inn, Axminster, 6.30-9pm.

Sats - South West acoustic acts, live

27 Jan - Vin Garbutt, Topsham Folk Club, Matthews Hall, Topsham, 8pm.

BLUES

2 Dec - Adam Sweet, rock/blues solo, The Bank, Exmouth, 9pm.

4 Dec - Florence and The Machine & Haim, one-woman force of bluesy rock + the 3-sister band that can switch from instrument to instrument with consummate skill, Westpoint Arena, Exeter, 7pm.

13 Dec - The Gadge Band, acoustic covers, Mama Stone’s, Exeter, 10-11.30pm.

15 Dec - Souled Live!, The Sorry Head, Exeter, 9pm.

28 Dec - Flipron, The Grapevine, Exmouth, 9-11pm.

26 Jan - P R Dewhurst, solo artist, The Yarcombe Inn, Yarcombe, 9-11pm.

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Kennaway House, Grade II Regency mansion in the heart of Sidmouth, is a lively centre for Music and the Arts. Built in 1805 and formerly known as Church House, the property had fallen into disrepair and underwent a £1,000,000 restoration in 2008/2009. It now offers exhibition space on the gracious Regency floor, hosts educational courses, literary talks, and meetings; and is fast-becoming a sought-after wedding venue.

The atmospheric Cellar Bar, which can accommodate 80, is drawing jazz fans from far and wide to the regular performances by jazz musician Pete Allen - bandleader, clarinet maestro, broadcaster, Festival Consultant, and an Honorary Citizen of New Orleans. Pete plays at Sidmouth once or twice a month, on a Friday evening or a Sunday afternoon. See dates opposite and

check websites for details. As his fans will tell you, no one plays jazz quite like Pete.

He will be at Kennaway House on New Year's Eve, hosting a party and giving his solo show - clarinet, saxes, and rich mellow vocals - and playing his recordings of the music you've loved from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. His style is to give you happy music for both listening and dancing.

New Year's Eve Party, 7pm-1am. Tickets: £49.50 (to include welcome drink, Grand Gala Buffet, and entertainment from the incomparable Pete Allen).

www.peteallenjazz.com [email protected] Tel: 07899 925194

Kennaway House, Sidmouth. EX10 8NG Tel: 01395 515551 www.kennawayhouse.org.uk Email: [email protected]

Saturday 22 December, 7.30pmBRISTOL REGGAE ORCHESTRA MARINE THEATRE, LYME REGISwww.bristolreggaeorchestra.com/introducing

The Bristol Reggae Orchestra, a collective of 40 musicians from the heart of St Paul’s, started in 2010 as a unique community project. It has so inspired and enthused its members that the orchestra is now enjoying huge success around the South West - at local festivals and concerts and on its home patch in Bristol. Playing reggae, ska, jazz and classical, the BRO turn in toe-tapping crowd-pleasing performances of world music with such verve that this orchestra is “one to watch”. You’ll love the commanding solos and get hooked on the infectious beat and if you get along to the Marine Theatre on 22 December, you can kick-start seasonal festivities and have yourself a reggae-reggae Christmas. Tickets: £12

Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA Tel: 01297 442138 www.marinetheatre.com

Mondays, 8-10pm (September-July)AMYCROFTERS FOLK DANCE BAND, HONITON FOLK DANCE CLUBwww.amycrofters.co.uk

The Amycrofters are the Folk Dance, Barn Dance and Ceilidh Dance Band in Devon, providing the liveliest, best presented, dances and concerts in the South West. The lively band is the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Andrew and June Mycroft. They make for a perfect blend - Andrew on accordion has much experience in folk dance and calling while June complements with her finesse on keyboard, guitar, banjo, and banjolele. So they produce lively foot-tapping music that always gives rise to smiles and impromptu dance steps. Together they run the Honiton Folk Dance Club, which meets every Monday evening (except August) at Offwell Village Hall.Honiton Folk Dance Club Offwell Village Hall, Honiton EX14 9SE. Tel: 01404 46451

Kennaway House"Sidmouth's Centre for The Arts"

IF YOUR VENUE HAS LIVE MUSIC, get added to our events by emailing:

[email protected]

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.

ROCK/H-METAL

1 Dec - Thin Lizzie, the legendary rockers are back in town, The Great Hall, Exeter University, 7.30pm.

1 Dec - Reckless, Exeter’s own rock covers band, The Ship & Pelican, Exeter, 9pm.

31 Dec - Electric Landlady, The Black Horse, Sidmouth, 9.30pm-12.30am.

5 Jan - K2, Devon’s premier classic rock covers band, The King’s Arms, Exeter, 9.30pm.

12 Jan - 4 Rock’s Sake, The Fountain Head, Branscombe.

31 Jan - Funeral For A Friend, with Such Gold + Daytrader + I Divide, Cavern Club, Exeter, 7.30pm.

Saturday 22 December, 9pmTHE COVERS BROTHERS, THE GLOBE INN, LYMPSTONEThe Covers Brothers will steal you back to the golden age of popular music. An electro-acoustic rock and pop 4-piece band, they specialise in the classic tracks from the 50s through to the 80s and beyond, providing music for hotels, clubs, restaurants and all social occasions. Their versatile approach can give you a mellow ambient sound for bars and restaurants or a full-on electric line-up for weddings, hotel functions and and corporate events. They are always happy to adapt their sound and set-up to suit your event, and as they also have their own PA, lights, PAT-tested equipment and PLI cover, you can book them with complete peace of mind. And to see what they are like, get along to The Globe Inn at Lympstone the Saturday before Christmas. www.thecoversbrothers.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 01803 522972 The Globe Inn, The Strand, Lympstone EX8 5EY Tel: 01395 263166.

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FEATURED VENUE

10East Devon Coast & Country Art Galleries

GALLERIES

DEREK NICE Until 2 Dec - ‘Forms that Float and Fly’ new paintings and sculpture. Sladers Yard.

FRANCE (FAIR ET SQUARE) Until 5 Dec - Exhibition by artist Philip Clayton, Lower Gallery, Town Mill, Lyme Regis.

PETITE FRANCE OPEN STUDIO Until 5 Dec - By Legassick Studio, Upper Gallery, Town Mill, Lyme Regis.

BENEDICT RUBBRA Until 16 Dec - Twelve recent paintings on show, also with a selection of ceramics by Tessa Rubbra, The Art Room, Topsham.

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION Until 22 Dec - Artwave West (see display box)

25.12 Until 22 Dec - Paintings measuring a seasonal figure from gallery artists, Hybrid, Honiton.

PRESENT MAKERS 2012 Until 22 Dec - Selected South West Designer makers, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton.

MAKE - CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS Until 31 Dec - 50 of the best UK contemporary craft makers present work in ceramics, jewellery and textiles. Devon Guild of Craftsmen.

THE MARLE PRINT SHOW Until 26 Jan - A diverse selection of print makers including Peter Freeth RA, Vicky Oldfield, Anthony Dyson RE and more. The Marle Gallery, Axminster.

NEW GENERATION Dec - Brook Gallery is delighted to be welcoming Sir Peter Blake to launch a solo exhibition of his work - Budleigh Salterton. See display box.

CHRISTMAS SELECTION Dec and Jan - Showing new works by John Hammond, Mike Bernard, Ann Blockley, Charlie O'Sullivan, Emma Rimer. Also Shirley Trevena RI. Marine House at Beer.

CONNECTIONS 1 to 2 Dec - Studio Gallery Christmas Exhibition. Paintings by Ray Balkwill and Pottery by John Harlow. Exhibition continues throughout December, but strictly by appointment only. Marley Road, Exmouth.

WINTER SHOW From 1 Dec - Showing Julian Bailey, Angela Charles, Stewart Jones, Alex Lowery, Howard Phipps, Simon Quadrat, Alfred Stockham: Paintings and Woodcuts. Petter Southall furniture. Top quality craft and accessories. Sladers Yard, Bridport.

FINE ART COLLECTION 1 Dec to 30 Mar 2013 - The exhibition will include city views, 20th century Devon landscapes and striking portraits.

Revealing Exeter before the bombings of the second World War changed the city forever. Gallery 5, RAMM, Exeter.

ARTOGRAPHY 3 Dec to 5 Jan - This exhibition is

“influenced by the south west wind and the colour of cow dung in the morning light; therefore it is just something different" The Axminster Arts Café, The Old Courthouse.

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION 7 Dec to 6 Jan - A mixed exhibition showing a varied collection from several West Country artists. East Devon Art, Sidmouth.

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION 8 to 22 Dec - Isca Gallery, Budleigh Salterton (see display box).

GROUP SHOW 8 Dec to Feb 2013 - Works on Paper. Sladers Yard.

51 High StreetHoniton

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

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25.12 Until 22 DecPaintings measuring a seasonal figure from gallery artists. Including Richard Adams, Irene Jones and Rachel Ross and introducing Lee Madgwick.

51 High Street Honitont. 01404 43201

www.hybrid-devon.co.ukEXHIBITIONS

Coming in December....

New GenerationBrook Gallery is delighted to be welcoming Sir Peter Blake to launch a solo exhibition of his work.

Call 01395 443003 for the date of this major South West exhibition.

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

www.thelmahulbert.com

Present Makers 2012 Until 22 DecSelected Southwest designer makers.

Thelma Hulbert 2-18 Jan 2013Permanent exhibition of the late Thelma Hulbert.

Animated Exeter 19 Jan-3 Mar 2013Annual tie-in with the Animated Exeter Festival.

01404 45006

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

www.themarlegallery.co.uk

EXHIBITIONS

The Marle Print Show Until 26 Jan 2013A diverse selection of print makers including Peter Freeth RA, Vicky Oldfield, Anthony Dyson RE, Anne Desmet RA and Hilary Paynter.

Joining them will be some of our favourite ceramicists.

contemporary fine art & ceramics

TheMarleGallery

Forthcoming Art ExhibitionsDecember 2012 & January 2013

Robert Bevan (1865-1925) - 'Devonshire Valley No. 1' - RAMMAnthony Dyson RE - 'St Johns Smith Square' - The Marle GalleryMariangela Williams - 'Meadow at Lea Ford' - Isca Gallery

11A Celebration of Life in East Devon Art Galleries

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

[email protected]

EastDevonArt.co.uk

Open every day 11am-5pm, including Sunday

Christmas Exhibition 7 Dec to 6 Jan

A mixed exhibition showing a varied collection from several

West Country artists.

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

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION

8 to 22 Dec

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

01395444193

ISCA

3 Chapel StreetBudleigh SaltertonEX9 6LX

GALLERY

Christmas SelectionJohn Hammond: New London scenes.

Mike Bernard: South West Harbours.

Ann Blockley: New still lifes.

Charlie O’Sullivan: New works.

Emma Rimer: New meadow scenes.

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

Contact the gallery for a catalogue on: 01297 625257 or 625144 (Steam)

Ray Balkwill SWAc - 'Sunset on the Exe'

Alex Lowery - 'West Bay' - Sladers Yard

SLADERS YARDContemporary British Art,

Furniture & Craft. Licensed Café[email protected]

WINTER SHOW from 1 DecJULIAN BAILEY, ANGELA CHARLES,

STEWART JONES, ALEX LOWERY, HOWARD PHIPPS, SIMON QUADRAT,

ALFRED STOCKHAM

Furniture PETTER SOUTHALLUnique gifts & accessories by leading designer craftspeopleEvents: Gypsy Fire jazz band

Saturday 29 Dec 7.30pmwww.sladersyard.co.uk

01308 459511

ART AUCTION Jan and Feb - An auction to support the work of Devon Insight. Sponsored by The Art Room and administered by Bearns, Hampton and Littlewood. The Art Room.

THELMA HULBERT 2 to 18 Jan - Permanent exhibition by Thelma Hulbert of the Euston Road School. Thelma Hulbert Gallery.

ANIMATED EXETER FESTIVAL 19 Jan to 2 Mar - Annual tie-in with the Animated Exeter Festival. Thelma Hulbert Gallery.

Emma Rimer - 'Lemon Grass' - Marine House at Beer

Catherine Osbond - East Devon Art

South West Art Charity Calendar 2013South West Art have a charity calendar for sale which showcases the work of a selection of East Devon artists who've featured in the Sidmouth gallery. All proceeds go to two local charities nominated by the artists.

Copies can be bought from South West Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth - they cost £5.95Tel 01395 514717

Left - Contribution artist, Ray Balkwill's - 'Autumn Sunshine'

Mary Sumner - Hybrid


Shirley Trevena, ri

Paintings by still life artist Shir ley Trevena have deservedly established a worldwide reputation. Marine House at Beer are proud to have been selected by her as the gallery exclusively presenting her new works. Currently we have a number of new paintings available and some are illustrated here.

Shirley comments, “My paintings are mainly domestic settings using objects that I have collected over the years for their specific colour and shape. I try to pass on my excitement in the juxtaposition of colour and shape to my viewers. I work slowly, typically taking three weeks to complete a painting. I want

the works to reveal themselves slowly, remain interesting over time and existing beyond that first hit of glorious colour.”

Shirley was elected a member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours {RI} in 1994 and has won numerous awards with selection at international exhibitions such as the 2011 St Cyr sur Mer Biennale in France. She has produced a number of books including the recently published “Breaking the Rules of Watercolour.”

Her paintings can be seen both at the gallery where their colour and complexity can be best appreciated, as well as on our web site:

www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk01297 625257

Fore Street, Beer, Devon EX12 3EF

Consummate excellence in still life painting

‘Cymbidium - Ruby Wedding Orchids’ - 18.5” x 14.5” - £1950

‘Rauffet Window’ - £1950

‘Putting Flowers in a Vase’ - £1950

‘Small Sunshine’ - £995

‘Sunset at Rauffet’ - 18”x 20” - £2350

‘Tulips and Pears’ - £850

www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk 01297 625257

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Art BlogLucinda Cusdin Polly Dolby

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WE ENVISAGED THE USUAL for Halloween: ridiculous fancy dress outfits, pumpkin carving and dancing the night away to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ in Timepiece. But no. During that long autumnal day, sat drinking tea at the laptop, a curious email popped into our inbox ‘EXCLUSIVE ONE NIGHT ONLY EXHIBITION’. ‘What’s this?’ we thought, and leaned a little closer...The temporary, blink-and-you-miss-it innovation of “pop-up” culture has swept the nation and finally landed in Devon. Site-specific exhibitions, theatre, dance and film projects are literally popping up all over country in otherwise redundant spaces.On Wednesday 31st October we were tipped off about a pop-up exhibition in a warehouse studio on Manor Road in St. Thomas, and, at 7pm, we arrived to see the exclusive one night only display of two artists work: Adam Graddon and Aaron Leaman. Needless to say we were blown away.Exquisitely slip-cast violins, crabs, apples and pigeons met in surrealist compositions, playing on our understanding of the symbolism, signs, superstitions and heritage contained within the objects that surround us. Members of the RAMM, artists from the V&A and solicitors from the city had come together in the rain and made the effort. This is a great opportunity for artists. It is a new affordable platform for exhibiting their work and encourages a much more limitless approach to space. For emerging talent, not yet represented by a gallery, staging a pop-up exhibition is the perfect way to introduce your work to the public, test the water and the perfect opportunity for buyers to snap up a one-off piece, for very little cost.Adam grew up in Devon and has just returned after finishing an MA at the Royal College of Art in Ceramics. He had an entirely new body of work to show and was keen to see the public’s response ‘To be able to test-drive my ideas and get this sort of feedback is absolutely fantastic. The exclusivity of one-night-only is exciting and gives immediacy to the whole event. I am

completely blown away by the turn out tonight and would recommend this strategy to any up and coming artist’Aaron Leaman grew up in Exeter and has just returned from Berlin where he spent a year painting, filming and taking

photographs. He is also a poet and had a cross-section of his work on display at his pop-up; one room became a cinema where his short films were projected while his paintings and poems were curated in harmony with Adam’s ceramic installations. The relationship between the two artists was very interesting. Their work balanced one another perfectly and gave a sense of depth in the sheer diversity of medium and subject matter. ‘After coming back from Berlin I really needed to see all my work in a contemporary space. When you’re on the road making a body of work it’s really difficult to see it objectively. We put the whole event together in five days and had no expectations. The response

was really humbling.’These kind of ad-hoc events are starting to stir up all over the city in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Adam Garrett chose to push the boundaries even further and take his art to the street. One evening after work he crept out at around 21:30 and pasted a series of posters around Exeter, on specific poster boards and columns. The image only called for two A3 sheets wide and four sheets high, maybe a 6th of the surface of the board. He was conscientious not to cover anyone else’s posters and chose the spot which would get less attention from passers by. ‘No more than 15 hours after placing my work I found that it had more or less of been covered in its entirety by giant florescent yellow club night posters for a thing way into November. One poster covered half of the image at the bottom and posters had been put over other posters at the top. Dejected city took a new meaning.’ Adam demonstrates how thinking outside the box can create unexpected outcomes and that sometimes you just need to take the risk and have

Both myself (Polly) and Lucinda welcome you to our Art Blog.We have a profound interest and love of art and visual culture, we also believe it should be accessible to as many people as possible.Devon’s beautiful coastline and countryside is an inspirational place for artists and has a truly dynamic art scene, of which we hope to bring you news over the coming months. We’d love to hear from anyone involved with art, if you have anything to say, please email us at: [email protected] � nd out more about us, visit our blog at http://dolbycusdin.tumblr.com

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]

the confidence to try out a new idea. The nature of pop-up evokes an air of exclusivity, a secret speakeasy of underground culture where you feel

good to be in the know. Devon has so much artistic talent and potential and both artists and buyers in the region are craving for innovation. In the words

of Susan Jeffers: feel the fear and do it anyway. Try something different and set up a pop-up of your own.

Artists Adam Graddon and Aaron Leaman

Local artist Adam Garratt with his partner Danny Everton

Stewart Crewes (NOSE) with Joanna Lis (RAMM)

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1312 A Celebration of Life in East Devon Art GalleriesArt Galleries


Nelson’s Column A point of view!

WAS DEVON-DWELLING Damien Hirst’s inspiration for the Verity statue at Ilfra-combe The French Lieutenant’s Woman? There are striking similarities.

Ilfracombe’s Verity, with no sign of a wedding ring on that particular sword-wielding left hand either.

Abandoned by their lovers they are condemned to stare resolutely out to sea in all weathers, thinking who-knows-what about their fate and their futures. Sarah, we know - because John Fowles told us - is contemplating suicide as she faces France, frowning, whilst Verity, alas, may well have her mind set on yet more self-harm as she glowers at the Gower.

With Ilfracombe already reporting record out-of-season sales of chips and ice cream competition from other Devon seaside communities to get their hands on this 25-ton bronze money-spinner must surely become fierce as 2032 approaches, Hirst’s 20-year loan to the town expires and it is time for Verity to cast her metallic gaze elsewhere.

Although fully clothed, the statue of Sir Francis Drake up on Plymouth Hoe - still keeping a weather eye open for the Spanish - seems to do very nicely for that fair city. So what about giving somewhere else in Devon a look-in on Ilfracombe’s cultural blessing next time it’s up for dibs? The seafronts at Budleigh Salterton or Salcombe might do very nicely for example.

Where next for Devon’s very own Verity?

Charles Kingsley and that little blue pill at Christmas

TALKING OF DEVON STATUES and this being the Christmas season and all, reminds us of that gentlest of old-time reverend Devonians, the preacher, reformer, author, (appropriately enough, of The Water Babies, he being a life-long teetotaller) the immortal Charles Kingsley.

Born and raised in the county he travelled widely throughout Devon during the last part if the 19th century but his statue is at Barnstaple of course and with all that good cheer in the offing right now it is probably timely to remind ourselves of one of his more cautionary utterances - delivered on the subject of indigestion.

“How many serious family quarrels, marriages out of spite, and alterations of wills, might have been prevented by a gentle dose of blue pill!

Sarah facing FranceADVICE worth a guinea a box Photo Courtesy Science Museum, London

Verity watching

Wales

Photographed by Steve Russell © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All rights reserved, DACS 2012

CAUTION counsels Kingsley

What awful instances of chronic dyspepsia in the characters of Hamlet and Othello! Banish dyspepsia and spirituous liquors from society, and you have no crime, or at least so little that you would not consider it worth mentioning”.

So there you have it. Moderation in all things - and a re-examination of much of Shakespeare seems to be called for here.

CLOUDS ARE US – Read all about the shape of things to come. NELSON’S Parting Shot (further on)

PHOTO Courtesy Science Museum, London

Both girls seem to have got themselves into what our mothers called ‘trouble’. First Lyme Regis’s Sarah Woodruff, a single woman by all accounts, and now it’s

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Benedict Rubbra was born in 1938. He studied first at Christ’s Hospital and then at the Slade School of Fine Art from 1958 until 1960. After a period of ten years teaching in art schools he was able to devote all his time to painting. To facilitate this he built his own studio and gallery, as part of his cottage in the Chiltern Hills, where he held exhibitions of his new work every two years. The success of these exhibitions was augmented by including the work of his wife Tessa, whose Pottery workshop was also an annex to the cottage. The core of Benedict’s work since 1980 has centred on a developing process of making three dimensional structures based on ideas principally drawn from the landscape and architecture of the Italian Renaissance. These structures become the starting point for his paintings.

He concluded a parallel and successful career in portraiture in 2001 when he and Tessa moved to Devon. Notable commissions include HRH the Prince of Wales for the Fishmongers’ company, Sir Colin Davis, Lord Hailsham, Lord Simon for BP and Sir Peter Burt for the Bank of Scotland.

His publications are: Painting Children, for the Herbert Press 1993, Benedict Rubbra, paintings 1958-1998, published for his sixtieth birthday retrospective exhibition at the Buckinghamshire Art Gallery and County Museum, and Benedict Rubbra Point of Balance, for Halstar publications in 2008. His paintings can be seen in private and public collections in this country and in Italy.

These twelve recent canvasses weave a pattern through twelve months of the year. A memory is suggested of walks through fields and along the banks of the river Teign. There is a glimpse of Dartmoor and its overwhelming vastness and intimate reflections of our garden, in sun and rain, displaying the colours of summer and ripening autumn fruit.

Benedict RubbraUNTIL 16TH DECEMBER

www.theartroomtopsham.co.ukemail: [email protected]

8a The Strand, Topsham, EX3 0JBOpen Saturday, Sunday and

Wednesday 11am - 5pm

Also on show will be a selection of Tessa Rubbra’s decorated bowls.

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Nelson’s Column A point of view!

WAS DEVON-DWELLING Damien Hirst’s inspiration for the Verity statue at Ilfra-combe The French Lieutenant’s Woman? There are striking similarities.

Ilfracombe’s Verity, with no sign of a wedding ring on that particular sword-wielding left hand either.

Abandoned by their lovers they are condemned to stare resolutely out to sea in all weathers, thinking who-knows-what about their fate and their futures. Sarah, we know - because John Fowles told us - is contemplating suicide as she faces France, frowning, whilst Verity, alas, may well have her mind set on yet more self-harm as she glowers at the Gower.

With Ilfracombe already reporting record out-of-season sales of chips and ice cream competition from other Devon seaside communities to get their hands on this 25-ton bronze money-spinner must surely become fierce as 2032 approaches, Hirst’s 20-year loan to the town expires and it is time for Verity to cast her metallic gaze elsewhere.

Although fully clothed, the statue of Sir Francis Drake up on Plymouth Hoe - still keeping a weather eye open for the Spanish - seems to do very nicely for that fair city. So what about giving somewhere else in Devon a look-in on Ilfracombe’s cultural blessing next time it’s up for dibs? The seafronts at Budleigh Salterton or Salcombe might do very nicely for example.

Where next for Devon’s very own Verity?

Charles Kingsley and that little blue pill at Christmas

TALKING OF DEVON STATUES and this being the Christmas season and all, reminds us of that gentlest of old-time reverend Devonians, the preacher, reformer, author, (appropriately enough, of The Water Babies, he being a life-long teetotaller) the immortal Charles Kingsley.

Born and raised in the county he travelled widely throughout Devon during the last part if the 19th century but his statue is at Barnstaple of course and with all that good cheer in the offing right now it is probably timely to remind ourselves of one of his more cautionary utterances - delivered on the subject of indigestion.

“How many serious family quarrels, marriages out of spite, and alterations of wills, might have been prevented by a gentle dose of blue pill!

Sarah facing FranceADVICE worth a guinea a box Photo Courtesy Science Museum, London

Verity watching

Wales

Photographed by Steve Russell © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All rights reserved, DACS 2012

CAUTION counsels Kingsley

What awful instances of chronic dyspepsia in the characters of Hamlet and Othello! Banish dyspepsia and spirituous liquors from society, and you have no crime, or at least so little that you would not consider it worth mentioning”.

So there you have it. Moderation in all things - and a re-examination of much of Shakespeare seems to be called for here.

CLOUDS ARE US – Read all about the shape of things to come. NELSON’S Parting Shot (further on)

PHOTO Courtesy Science Museum, London

Both girls seem to have got themselves into what our mothers called ‘trouble’. First Lyme Regis’s Sarah Woodruff, a single woman by all accounts, and now it’s


Christmas in East Devonfd

AXMINSTER 01297 34386 Special Events

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio 1st Dec - Axminster & District Choral Society, The Minster, Axminster, 7.30pm.

Festive Friday 7th Dec - The Rotary Club of Axminster invite you to enjoy Festive Friday, Father Christmas, Lyme Town Band, Majorettes, Punch and Judy, carol singing, mine pies and mulled wine stall, burgers and bangers stall and school stalls. If it is raining/snowing we will go into the Minster Church. Trinity Square Axminster. 5.30pm-7.30pm.

BUDLEIGH SALTERTON 01395 445275 Late Night Shopping

Late Night Shopping 7th Dec - Christmas Shopping celebration until 9.00pm in Budleigh Salterton.

Special Events

Budleigh Christmas Morning Swim 25th Dec - Steamer Steps, Budleigh Salterton, 10am.

COLYTON Special Events

Colyton Christmas Fayre 5th Dec - Stalls around Town. Father Christmas, Raffle, Mulled Wine, Mince Pies, Music, Singing, Dancing. 4:00pm.

A little off the beaten track....

For an eclectic range of plants, cards and gift ideasKING STREET, COLYTON, DEVON EASY PARKING Tel: 01297 551113December opening: 9-5.30 Monday to Saturday and 10-4 Sunday

THE GARDEN SHOP

CHRISTMAS TREESTraditional Christmas Farm Shop

Local festive foods, gifts & decorations.

FOR A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS TREAT COME &VISIT OUR BEAUTIFUL REINDEER

1 mile from A30 Daisymount Junction

nr Ottery St.Mary.

Cotley Farm, Whimple, ExeterT: 01404 823193

M: 07779 722421www.cotleychristmas.co.uk

OPENING HOURS:10am - 6pm every day

from 1st Dec - 23rd Decand 9.00am - 12.00pm

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Special Events

Christmas Market on the Green Until 16th Dec - unique handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items, representing the best of what Britain and the South West can offer, Cathedral Green, Exeter, 10am (11am Sundays).

Robert the rat's Christmas feast 8th Dec - Robert the Rat will help you make some tasty Christmas treats and evergreen decorations. Do wear clothes that can get dirty. St Nicholas Priory, Exeter. Adults £3.30, Children £1.50. Starts 10.30am or 1.30pm. Drop-in.

Great West Santa Run 9th Dec - 1.25 mile fun run or 5k run, in aid of Dream-A-Way, Exeter. Prices vary. You MUST run in a Santa Suit!

EXMOUTH 01395 222299 Late Night Shopping

Exmouth Christmas Cracker 1st Dec - Medieval magic along Rolle street this year with Christmas Market stalls, entertainment and seasonal delight.

Special Events

Exmouth's Annual Great Big Christmas Sing 10th Dec - A magical evening of Christmas music for all ages. Tickets £9 (£5 children aged 11 and under). Exmouth Pavilion. 7.30pm.

Exmouth and Lympstone Hospiscare Annual Christmas Concert 10th Dec - The Military Wives Choir, Lympstone Primary School Choir and St David's Singers. Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth.

Mike Long Sings Sinatra: A Christmas Special 15th Dec - Tickets £5 each from Exmouth Information Centre. Blackmore Theatre. 7.30pm.

HONITON 01404 43716 Late Night Shopping

Christmas Late Night Shopping 6th Dec - Come visit our late night shopping in Honiton including our Street Market in full festive flow! Open until late.

Special Events

Christmas Carolling and Tree Lighting 7th Dec - Sing Christmas carols in St. Paul's Church at 5.30pm, then outside for the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and more.

Christmas Carnival 8th Dec - Honiton, 5.30pm.

LYME REGIS 01297 442138 Special Events

The Lyme Regis Great Christmas Pudding Race 15th Dec - The race will be open to teams of six who have to dress in Christmas costumes - with an extra challenge. Marine Parade, Lyme Regis. 10.30am-12.30pm. £10 entry fee.

Christmas Tree Festival 18th-22nd Dec - spectacular display of Christmas trees decorated by Lyme Regis organisations, Baptist Church, Lyme Regis.

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OTTERY ST. MARY 01404 813964 Special Events

Christmas Concert 2012 8th Dec - with music by Schubert and Haydn, Ottery St Mary Choral Society, Parish Church, Ottery St Mary, 7.30pm.

SEATON 01297 21660 Special Events

Christmas festival 7th Dec - Festive fun, song and snow with late night shopping. Also Ice rink which will carry on until 8 Dec. Seaton. 4-10pm.

Christmas Music Programme 19th Dec - with music by Handel and Finzi, Seaton Choral Society, Methodist Church, Seaton.

ZZ Tops Annual Christmas Party 22nd Dec - Seaton Town Hall, 7.30pm.

SIDMOUTH 01395 516441 Late Night Shopping

Late Night Shopping 7th Dec - Buy special and unique gifts for all the family this Christmas, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere.

Special Events

Candlelight 2012 7th Dec - Candlelight Evening and Carol Service, Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, 3.30-6pm.

Christmas Concert 7th Dec - Sidmouth Town Band, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

TOPSHAM Late Night Shopping

Late Night at Darts Farm 21st Dec - Darts Farm will be open until 8.30pm with plenty of festively Christmas activities.

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Find the perfect present this Christmas

All over East Devon you can find the perfect gift from designer and bespoke clothing to perfume, a spot of beauty therapy or unique handmade jewellery. Take a stroll down your local high street and see what you can find at one of the great local independent shops!

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An exciting wool store in Bridport

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

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Am I a suitable candidate for implants?Dental implants are a great solution for most people but are dependent on many individual factors.If you would like to � nd out more about how we can help you - or to discuss dental implants further, why not give us a call on 01395 444 432 to book a FREE initial consultation today.*

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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

“The Alexandra’s reputation for excellent food is, in our opinion, very well deserved.”

Dorset Magazine

theConservatory Restaurant

at the Alexandra Hotel

Lyme’s popular lunchtime venue is now

open every evening

Enjoy great food, thoughtful service and wonderful views across Lyme Bay.

Open every evening between 7-9pm.

For reservations please call 01297 442010Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant, Pound Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3HZ

Lyme’s stunning restaurant venue is open for lunch, brunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

Enjoy award-winning food, thoughtful service and wonderful views of Lyme Bay and the

Jurassic Coast.

Open all day every day.

“Itʼs all very elegant and very British. A timeless classic some might say.”

Quintessentially Magazine

For reservations please call 01297 442010Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant, Pound Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3HZ

www.hotelalexandra.co.uk [email protected]

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

Tim and Heather promise a warm welcome and a relaxed atmosphere at The Five Bells Inn

The Five Bells InnClyst Hydon Devon

The Five Bells Inn at Clyst Hydon, Devon EX15 2NTTEL 01884 277288 www.�ivebellsclysthydon.co.uk

Join us at the Five Bells for a range of special evenings including a great ‘Cobra and Curry’ offer and our fantastic ‘Medieval Night’, where fancy dress is optional!With a mouth-watering menu using ingredients sourced from local suppliers and

a great range of drinks, there’s sure to be something to suit everyone’s taste,Buy One - Try One Offer - a FREE dessert with every main course ordered from

our menu!

Setting the Bar High'Dine Like Kings' dinner was an overwhelming success

On the 13th November, 26 students from Kings School took on the challenge of cooking and serving a meal for 55 guests at the Salty Monk, taking no shortcuts and making everything from scratch in just 6 hours.With the help of Salty Monk staff, 7 courses were cooked and served with amazing finesse. Raising money for chosen charities (The Devon Freewheeler and The Baton) with some wonderful items donated; bidding surpassed expectations. Money will also go to the school’s catering department and their partner school in Ethiopia.

This inspirational teaching at Kings school needs to be recognised to help lead the raising standards in cookery education across other schools in the area and beyond. Contact Andy or Annette for more details 01395 513174.

The StrandLympstone01395 272644/270403

[email protected]

The Swan

Restaurant open 7 days a week including Sunday EveningsLunch 12-2.30/3.00pm weekend, dinner 6.00-9/9.30pm.

• Coffee served all day• Pit Stop for Estuary Cycle Path• Cycle racks outside pub• Six excellent Cask Marque Real Ales available• Superb lunchtime and evening menu• Daily Fresh Fish Board Specials• Metres from the waters edge

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Popplefords, Exeter Road, Newton Poppleford, EX10 0DE01395 567181 - www.popplefords.net

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Why not pick Popplefords as your Christmas celebration venue? From 3 course Christmas dinners to parties and functions, Popplefords is a great venue to enjoy the festive season.

Please see our website for the Christmas Menus.

Open every day for great food and drink



The Quay Brasserie

TOPSHAM

Reservations: 01392 876 123

THE QUAY BRASSERIE From Boat Shed to Brasserie, this place has come a long way in four years... The journey began with a vision for great food, enjoyed in stylish surroundings, oozing character both inside and out, at one of the most sought after locations on the waterfront in Devon.

You will be greeted with the smell of freshly ground coff ee in the morning, enjoy a tasty bowl of steaming moules whilst catching up with friends over lunch or throw a celebratory party on the terrace, with the sunset as your backdrop. Thereʼs something for everyone to enjoy, at any time of day!

And the cooking? Just simple food, using the best local ingredients, cooked exceptionally well - how refreshing. Small wonder this cafe-bar, restaurant and jazz lounge is so well loved. Call 01392 876 123 for reservations or visit thequaybrasserie.com

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The Quay Brasserie, 6 The Quay, The Strand, Topsham EX3 0JB

The Esplanade, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8AX Tel: 01395 516367 / 513151 Reservations: 08000 48 17 31Email: kingswoodanddevoran@hotels-sidmouth.co.ukwww.hotels-sidmouth.co.uk Follow us on Twitter@KDHotel

OpEn fOr: Coffees Lunches Afternooon Tea Dinner

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

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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 - £5.00 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:

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Available throughout December 2012 and January 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

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.

Now taking bookings for Christmas and New Year!

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

THE HUNTSMAN INNFreshly prepared locally sourced food

Voted Devon Life MagazineDining pub of the Year 2012

Lunchtime off er 2 Courses for £12

Christmas Bookings now being taken

Please visit the website:thehuntsmaninn.comfor more details.

TEL. 01392 272779

Seaton From The Sea 1927 - the seafront must have seemed totally different without the existing concrete wall that obscures the views

A business that had its beginnings at

Axmouth was Pebbles and Flints, and it was owned by a man called Mr Beckan. Its headquarters were in the long building opposite the old Toll cottage, today used by Hectors Motors. Pebbles and Flints started up just after the Second World War and basically picked pebbles from the beach.

When they started, the company had two American track vehicles from the Second World War, which were similar to the British Bren gun carriers and were

called ‘Weasels’. They had self employed pickers on the beach, who each had a bucket and a load of hessian sacks. There were at least six kinds of pebble that were picked from the beach, these being cobbles, paint stones, grinders and small pebbles, which were then graded AAs, BBs and CBs. Specialists with small hessian bags collected beryl, jasper, carnelian and garnet for jewellery making. As well as Axmouth beach, which stretched from the edge of the river mouth to Culverhole Point, they also picked at Branscombe beach, and this beach stretched from

the Sea Shanty to Weston.

The company had to get permission to pick pebbles from the beaches. In the case of Axmouth beach, this was from the Stedcombe Estate and Axminster Rural Clinton Estates and the Crown Office, which owned the beach from the high to low tide water mark. The extraction licence was issued by Axminster R.D.C. and Clinton Estates. From the two beaches combined Pebbles and Flints were allowed to take away 1,000 ton of pebbles per year.

Roy Harding was the

manager, Ron Knight was foreman, and Mr Marsden was t he accounta nt . Vincent Martyn was also involved, as he was agent for the Stedcombe estate at Axmouth. The pickers would be on the beach, preferably at low tide, then they could pick with the tide, starting at the waters edge and working up the beach as the tide came in. It really depended on what stone was required, and the state of the beach. The sacks were supplied by the West of England sack works at Axminster. There were 1 cwt sacks, which were cut in half and re-stitched as half

Pebbles and FlintsLocal historian Ted Gosling and Mike Clement look back at Devon's heritage


hundred weight sacks. When picking, it would be two level buckets of the small pebbles per sack, and with the big pebbles it would be one bucket to one sack. What you got paid depended on which pebbles you were picking, some pebbles bringing a better price that others.

The Weasels were used for hauling the bags of pebbles off the beaches. At Axmouth the pebbles were hauled straight back from the beach, to the bins at the company headquarters at Axmouth Harbour, beside the railway station. At Branscombe the sacks would be hauled back across the beach and then loaded onto their own lorry at the Shanty.

The pebbles were mainly used for industrial processes, a lot being used as a grinding agent

for powders, and were used in glass, toothpaste, paint and cosmetics. The smaller pebbles were used in the wine industry in Spain, where they were used

as a scouring agent on the interior of the casks.

Ted Young, f rom Beer, was one of the early drivers of the Weasels. Their first lorry was a Leyland Thorneycroft, driven by Cyril Carslake. The Weasels were replaced by the Ferguson Petrol-TVO tractors, which were fitted with double wheels on the rear, for negotiating the pebble beaches of Axmouth and Branscombe. They were also fitted with boxes on the back and front, for carrying the sacks of pebbles, and very often one person used to sit on the front of the bonnet, to add weight to the front of the vehicle as it went

up over the pebble ridges on the journey in from Culverhole. The Ferguson tractors worked the beaches at both Axmouth and Branscombe; Keith Millman

worked the Axmouth beach, whilst Roger Webber worked Branscombe. If only one beach was being worked, it was possible to bring the other tractor to the beach being

worked by removing one of the double wheels at the back, and transporting the tractor on the back of the lorry. The Leyland Thorneycroft lorry was replaced

by a Thames Trader, and this lorry was eventually replaced by a seven and a half ton Austin lorry, which hauled the bags of pebbles back from Branscombe each day. Robin Legg drove this lorry, and later Albert French.

Keith Dack, Bernie Webber and Peter Barratt also worked as tractor drivers on the beaches. The pebbles in the bays used to be sorted once a week, by Garnet Miller from Beer and Grenville Clement. They would also use a screen for separating and grading the small pebbles, AAs, BBs, CBs, and the pickers would be paid for these by the pound in weight. Later they also made concrete slabs on the harbour beach. Pebbles and Flints has a shed near the Toll house where they had a concrete mixer and the moulds. The mix was put into the moulds to set, and pebbles were added on top. The finished product was a concrete slab, decorated with pebbles. This was a popular business at the time, and many of these slabs were sent to Harlow New Town when it was being constructed.

The men who worked in the slab shed were Maurice Webber,

Beer Beach 2nd June 1915 - everything's prim and proper, not an inch of exposed flesh - heaven forbid!

Seaton Esplanade 1925 between the Great Wars


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Grenville Clement, Rodney Morgan, the latter two also did other work for Pebbles and Flints. The pickers in the early days were two brothers, Leslie and George Fry, and their father and uncle, Jack and Sid Fry, who would catch the branch train down from Colyton to Seaton, and return again after dinner. In the winter time quite a few of the local fisherman would come pebble picking. Peter Bartlett, Alan Westlake, John Newton, Jim Chapple, David Newton, Cyril Newton and Peter Westlake came over from Beer. Then there was Tom Tipper and Nigel Harding from Seaton. Reuben Wakely and Percy Huntley came from Axminster, and other included Terry Pavey, Victory Chrichard, David Harris,

Richard Facey, Barbara Newton, and Bert and June Doble. There were many more as well, who came and went over the years. In the summer time it was the best place to get a sun tan, but in the winter it could be bitter, with an east wind cutting across the beach, and the pebbles frozen together.

Down at the Harbour mouth, in the late 1950s, Pebbles and Flints erected a large bin, with five chutes at the front of the bin. Each chute was connected to a separate bay in the bin, and each of these bays contained different sized pebbles picked on the beach. All the larger graded pebbles were stored in these bays, and when necessary M.S. Small, a haulage firm from

Ilminster in Somerset, would send down an articulated lorry. This would back under the bays, and the chutes would be opened as required, filling the trailer with the picked pebbles. These would then be transported to their destination. The pebbles bays back in the yard were used for the storage of slabs at this time.

When Mr Beckan, the owner, died, the firm was taken over by a Mr Wright, of British & Overseas Minerals. He was the owner when East Devon District Council wanted to cut the extraction licence of pebbles from Axmouth beach by one third. Stedcombe Estate had long gone, with Miss Stephens, the Lady of the Manor, passing away

in 1959. The reorganisation of the local councils meant that Axminster Rural District Council had also gone. The new authority was East Devon District Council at the Knowle, Sidmouth. The council wanted to cut the extraction of pebbles from the beach, because of the beach erosion. Pebbles and Flints as a company could not continue to trade with that amount of revenue loss and so it was that in 1973 the staff at Pebbles and Flints were to receive their redundancies, and the firm ceased to trade.

Ted Gosling and Mike Clement

Pebbles and FlintsLocal historian Ted Gosling and Mike Clement look back at Devon's heritage

Sitting on the beach enjoying the sea


scenes are known from 10th century Rome, well before any of these new ideas came about.

� e traditional colours of Christmas are green and red. White, silver and gold are also popular, perhaps symbolising gold, frankincense and myrrh. Red symbolizes the blood of Jesus, which was shed in his cruci� xion, while green symbolizes eternal life, and in particular the evergreen tree, which does not lose its leaves in the winter.

Decorations ranging from the ever faithful Christmas tree, the poinsettia, mistletoe, garlands, Christmas � gurines, bells, candles, stockings and angels adorn our homes during the festive period. However it is the trusty Christmas wreath that I wish to focus on in this Christmas issue.

� e displaying of wreaths in each window or on front doors is a more traditional Christmas display. � e concentric assortment of leaves, usually from an evergreen, make up Christmas wreaths and are designed to prepare Christians for the Advent season.

A wreath can be made up of an assortment of � owers, leaves, fruit, twigs, or any other materials that are constructed together to form a ring. Evergreens are traditionally used to represent everlasting life brought through Jesus and the circular shape of the wreath represents God, with no beginning and no end. Nowadays, as with many things, we are abandoning our traditions by eliminating the evergreen completely in favour of a more contemporary look, using di� erent materials such as bright coloured felts, wools, lighting,

even seemingly unrelated items such as plastic childrens toys and other objects into our creations. � e traditional shape of the ring has even developed into other shapes such as hearts or stars. Searching through our array of retail outlets and festive displays, it is clear that we have a huge selection to choose from. I am as guilty as most when I admit to buying one which co-ordinates best with the colour of my front door, rather than choosing the most symbolic piece on o� er. A natural wreath can be picked up at your local garden centre from anything between £25.00-£40.00. An unnatural wreath can be bought from any local retailer for probably around the same amount of money, although these can be stored and resurrected again year upon year. If you are choosing to go ahead with a more

natural look, then why not make your own? We are lucky enough to live in the beautiful South West, so there is no excuse for not heading out into the fresh, admittedly wet, but lovely nevertheless woodland to hunt around for some free materials. As long as you only take enough for personal use this is allowed, so all you will need to � nd are some twigs, leaves, hedgerow berries, pine cones, holly and Christmas tree branches. A trip to your garden centre or � orists for some twine and wire, gold/silver spray, and either some wire rings and spongy moss or some ready-padded rings will set you on your way for only a few pounds.

Some extra items you may wish to add are cinnamon sticks, oranges which have been scored and le� to dry for a few days and perhaps some ribbon. I personally like to add a little twist to my creations by spraying completely random objects such as plastic bugs or toys and spicing the thing up a little, leaving all of tradition behind me. I understand that Christmas holds an important message to many people, and I have only the hugest amount of respect for that message to those people. I, however, use the time as a space in the year the devote to my nearest and dearest, a time to re� ect on the year that has passed and the year that is to come. I wish for the home to be looking at its happiest, and for the door to that home inviting those that I love into it.

So have fun with your decorations and enjoy the process of collecting, being creative and sharing your ideas and e� ort with your wonderful family and friends!

Mandi Crump(www.mandyjane.co.uk)

T he practice of putting up special decorations at Christmas time has

an extremely long history. In fact, it was recorded in the 15th century that all homes and parish churches in London were to be “decked in holm, ivy, bays, and whatsoever

the season of the year a� orded to be green.” � e heart-shaped leaves of ivy were said to symbolize the coming to earth of Jesus, while holly was seen as protection against pagans and witches, its thorns and red berries held to represent the crown of thorns worn by Jesus

at the cruci� xion and the blood he shed.As di� erent types of decorations developed across the Christian world, the � rst commercially produced decorations became available in Germany in the 1860`s, inspired by paper chains made by children. Nativity

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� e traditional colours of Christmas are green and red. White, silver and gold are also popular, perhaps symbolising gold, frankincense and myrrh. Red symbolizes the blood of Jesus, which was shed in his cruci� xion, while green symbolizes eternal life, and in particular the evergreen tree, which does not lose its leaves in the winter.

Decorations ranging from the ever faithful Christmas tree, the poinsettia, mistletoe, garlands, Christmas � gurines, bells, candles, stockings and angels adorn our homes during the festive period. However it is the trusty Christmas wreath that I wish to focus on in this Christmas issue.

� e displaying of wreaths in each window or on front doors is a more traditional Christmas display. � e concentric assortment of leaves, usually from an evergreen, make up Christmas wreaths and are designed to prepare Christians for the Advent season.

A wreath can be made up of an assortment of � owers, leaves, fruit, twigs, or any other materials that are constructed together to form a ring. Evergreens are traditionally used to represent everlasting life brought through Jesus and the circular shape of the wreath represents God, with no beginning and no end. Nowadays, as with many things, we are abandoning our traditions by eliminating the evergreen completely in favour of a more contemporary look, using di� erent materials such as bright coloured felts, wools, lighting,

even seemingly unrelated items such as plastic childrens toys and other objects into our creations. � e traditional shape of the ring has even developed into other shapes such as hearts or stars. Searching through our array of retail outlets and festive displays, it is clear that we have a huge selection to choose from. I am as guilty as most when I admit to buying one which co-ordinates best with the colour of my front door, rather than choosing the most symbolic piece on o� er. A natural wreath can be picked up at your local garden centre from anything between £25.00-£40.00. An unnatural wreath can be bought from any local retailer for probably around the same amount of money, although these can be stored and resurrected again year upon year. If you are choosing to go ahead with a more

natural look, then why not make your own? We are lucky enough to live in the beautiful South West, so there is no excuse for not heading out into the fresh, admittedly wet, but lovely nevertheless woodland to hunt around for some free materials. As long as you only take enough for personal use this is allowed, so all you will need to � nd are some twigs, leaves, hedgerow berries, pine cones, holly and Christmas tree branches. A trip to your garden centre or � orists for some twine and wire, gold/silver spray, and either some wire rings and spongy moss or some ready-padded rings will set you on your way for only a few pounds.

Some extra items you may wish to add are cinnamon sticks, oranges which have been scored and le� to dry for a few days and perhaps some ribbon. I personally like to add a little twist to my creations by spraying completely random objects such as plastic bugs or toys and spicing the thing up a little, leaving all of tradition behind me. I understand that Christmas holds an important message to many people, and I have only the hugest amount of respect for that message to those people. I, however, use the time as a space in the year the devote to my nearest and dearest, a time to re� ect on the year that has passed and the year that is to come. I wish for the home to be looking at its happiest, and for the door to that home inviting those that I love into it.

So have fun with your decorations and enjoy the process of collecting, being creative and sharing your ideas and e� ort with your wonderful family and friends!

Mandi Crump(www.mandyjane.co.uk)

T he practice of putting up special decorations at Christmas time has

an extremely long history. In fact, it was recorded in the 15th century that all homes and parish churches in London were to be “decked in holm, ivy, bays, and whatsoever

the season of the year a� orded to be green.” � e heart-shaped leaves of ivy were said to symbolize the coming to earth of Jesus, while holly was seen as protection against pagans and witches, its thorns and red berries held to represent the crown of thorns worn by Jesus

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Having been forced to reveal my embarrassing name in the last issue,

it seems I must now suff er the indignity of an unfl attering portrait of my goodself holding up the bar of the Pig & Trampoline

- an artist’s impression, perhaps, or is it the Editor’s impression of me?

Confused? You have only yourself to blame. Those readers wise enough to pick up a pristine copy of the past three issues at the appropriate time will understand. The unlucky few who have not been following the gripping Flatbeare saga would do well to visit their doctor, dentist or hairdresser where they might perchance discover some well thumbed copies lurking amongst the assorted magazines.

Since Flatbeare lies outside our circulation area I had felt able to expose some hidden local secrets. However, now that my name and likeness are in the public domain it would require just one villager to visit the Big City for dental treatment to blow my cover... and Flatbeards are not the most tolerant of folk.

Fortunately the locals know me only as Henry, the strange but probably harmless retiree from upcountry with more money then sense, who is writing his memoirs and uses the Pig as an offi ce to escape his good lady wife. Having lived here for nigh on ten years I am tolerated rather than accepted and allowed to join in general chitchat about sport and the exorbitant price of beer.

Occasionally the conversation even strays to such weighty matters as why so many countries seem to be in debt, why they never repay it, to whom do they owe the money and why whoever it is doesn’t repossess the country and sell it to some trillionaire as a tax haven. But when they go into a huddle and whisper I know it’s either about me or some other item of juicy village gossip not fi t for the ears of an outsider. At such times I have become adept at feigning an alcoholic stupor, lulling them into carelessly raising their voices.

My ears pricked up the night I heard the name Edna Grudge mentioned. As previous readers will know I have crossed swords with this woman recently. As secretary and generally big cheese of the Association for the Deportation of Downright Lazy Eccentrics out of Devon (ADDLED) she insisted I take a Devonshire test to ascertain whether I was a fi t and proper person to live in the county. I managed to obtain a stay of eviction but she made clear I was very much on probation.

The balance of power may now have shifted. The overheard conversation concerned a scam that Ms Grudge and her equally scheming sister have allegedly been perpetrating on unsuspecting incomers, or ‘furrin folk’ as she calls them. Some time ago, apparently, her family farm fell on hard times, like many others, and was repossessed and sold to a city gent, or ‘obby farmer’ as she puts it, though doubtless less politely. She took her revenge by anonymously selling him a couple of ‘Hirsutes’, a rare breed concocted, I believe, from sheep, glue and hair of Highland cattle. Then her sister, with the aid of some maggots and a strip of pappardelle pasta masquerading as a tapeworm, persuaded him that the animals were in poor condition and bought them back for a fraction of the exorbitant selling price. From what I overheard they have now carried out a similar scam on many incomers in the area. Possession of this information should ensure I have no further problems with Ms Grudge.

Christmas fast approaches and I look forward to local events over the festive season. The River Flat is icy cold which perhaps explains why the Boxing Day Swim never really caught on and was eventually abandoned. But we still have the New Year’s Day Coot Race, when specially bred racing coots from as far away as Brimblebottom and Cattlecombe compete for extensive prize money. Even its future was threatened a few years ago by the doping scandal but it’s been cleaned up now.

Then there is the famous Flatbeare Candle Carry when villagers bear a huge gaily-decorated and lighted Christmas candle around the houses passing it on as they go, the unlucky one being the person who ends up holding it. Fortunately outsiders are forbidden to participate. Traditionally the carriers receive a hogshead of ale at each pub in the village. Pig landlord Jack is none too happy about this, his being the only one of the four hostelries left and hogsheads don’t come cheap these days. Luckily for him many of the carriers are unable to lift a glass due to burnt fi ngers. The candle used to be 6 foot long but nowadays there are fewer qualifi ed carriers, so to save time it’s been reduced to 60cms.

My good lady wife has begun Christmas shopping. I hope for something useful this year but she keeps trying to drag me screaming into the 20th century by giving me electronic things. She maintains I’m a technophobe; I’m proud to be, and freely admit to the common male failing of inability to operate ovens, dish washers or washing machines. I refuse to carry a mobile phone

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I fi rst became reluctantly aware of the advance of technology twenty odd years ago when visiting a noted Dartmoor beauty spot. A man standing beside me commented how wonderful it was. Naturally I replied with some inane cliché but he looked a trifle puzzled. It turned out he was talking to his video camera. Of course it’s nowadays common to see people walking about apparently talking to themselves and since many can’t hear either because of their earphones, it’s pointless trying to communicate with them verbally.

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Our resident wildlife and countryside expert explains how Tarka has returned by Tony Jackson

DEVON HAS ALWAYS BEEN A STRONGHOLD FOR OTTERS and even when there was a massive population slump throughout much of England and Wales, from the 1950s to the ‘80s, leading to fears of near total extinction, the Devon population of this large carnivorous mammal, while falling by around 75 per cent, retained a tiny but viable population. The cause of the overall population crash was due to the widespread use in farming and industry of organochlorine pesticides which, in turn, leached into rivers, poisoning fi sh and some species of birds such as peregrines and sparrowhawks, while also killing otters or making them infertile.

Ironically, it was otter-hunters who fi rst drew attention to the dramatic decline, and whilst the sport was banned in England and Wales in 1979 and in Scotland three years later and the otter given full protection status, it was the misuse of chemicals which was the prime cause of the population crash. The pesticides, too, were eventually banned but by then the damage had been done.

However, there has been a remarkable recovery in the otter population, in part due to re-introductions which were made in certain areas of England, while a recent survey recorded evidence of otters now present in every English county.

In Devon, the otter population has recovered almost to pre-decline levels and the animal is to be found on virtually every water-course and wetland throughout the county. Highly elusive and seldom seen, it is not perhaps appreciated that these mobile animals have extensive home ranges which may take in up to 25 or so miles of rivers, streams, lakes, marshes and even fl ooded ditches. Like mink, their smaller cousins, they are also perfectly at home travelling long distances on dry land.

A great deal of work and eff ort into conservation management has undoubtedly ensured a future for the otter. Trees have been planted to create future holts where otters can breed or lie up, while artifi cial holts have also been built. Initially, this work was undertaken by the Vincent Wildlife Trust’s Otter Haven project and, until recently, by the Devon Wildlife Trust’s Otters and Rivers project, while the Environment Agency and Forest Enterprise also provide active assistance.

At present it is believed that there are between eight to eleven otters on the Axe catchment system and increasing populations on the River Culm, which rises in the Blackdown Hills to join the Exe near Exeter and on the 50 miles long Exe itself, which fl ows through Tiverton to Exeter and Exmouth. Signs of otters are frequently found along the river and canals in the City itself and otters are now noted regularly along rivers in towns such as Barnstaple, Okehampton and Tiverton.

However, the expansion of the otter population in Devon has inevitably resulted in an escalating number of road kills and reports of predation at fi sheries. In Devon some 233 otters were recorded dead between 1990 and 2004, of which 75 per cent were killed on the roads and while otter underpasses can be created in some black spots, it is impossible to eliminate this hazard.

Damage by otters at fisheries can also be severe and cause considerable problems to fi shery owners. A large animal, weighing on average from around 15lb to 26lb, each adult requires about 2kg of food a day, and whilst usually in the form of fi sh and eels, this carnivore will not pass up the opportunity to kill water birds, amphibians and small mammals. A still-water fi shery can be particularly vulnerable to

attack and an owner will soon know if he is being targeted when he discovers half eaten fi sh, such as carp, lying on the bank. For a female otter with cubs, such a water provides a perfect class-room in which to teach her off spring how to hunt.

Otters are, of course, fully protected by law and even if a marauding animal was to be trapped and removed to a distant site, its departure would simply create a vacuum for another otter to move in. The only answer is some form of substantial fencing with an electric defensive line. Otters are powerful animals and can readily knock down a fence if it has weak points and, furthermore, can wriggle through the tightest of gaps. Advice on protection is available from the Environment Agency.

The otter has returned and I rather fancy that Henry Williamson who wrote the classic novel “Tarka the Otter” in 1927, would fully approve of all that Devon has achieved to provide a welcoming home to this iconic animal.



My fath e r an d grandfather were gardeners with an unrivalled botanical knowledge, which was earned by working in the gardens of the ‘Big House’.

Grandfather was also a life-long member of the Plymouth Bretheren and was very religious, so it does seem strange that where ever he lived, he propagated that strange and wanton bunch we hang somewhere about our house at Christmas, called mistletoe.

By the time you get this magazine, Christmas will be only a few weeks away, so an article on this curious and interesting parasite seems appropriate.

Mistletoe belongs to an exceptional family, the Lonranthaceae, comprising more than five hundred members, only one of which is a native our Europe, Viscum Album, the Latin name for our English mistletoe. It is readily propagated by seeds (it is not a berry, although it looks like one). To propogate, it can be squashed on the rough bark on the underside of a soft-barked tree such as the apple or poplar, March being the best time. People I have spoken to on this subject always fail to grow mistletoe because they try in December after throwing out the bough after Christmas. Don’t do this, it is useless to sow the unripe seeds then.

You must treat mistletoe the right way, you must never cut it with iron but always with gold. You must never let it touch the ground, but must catch it in a white cloth as it falls. You must always suspend it in the house, and never put it in a vase, and after every kiss the man must pinch off one fruit.

Mistletoe is a semi-parasitic plant living off host trees such as apple, lime,

willow, poplar and hawthorn. In fact, it can parasite more than 200 tree and

shrub species. According to Pliny the Elder, the Celts considered mistletoe a

remedy for barrenness in animals and an antidote to poison.

Mysterious Mistletoe by Ted Gosling

Many folk tales abound regarding mistletoe. Shakespeare called it baleful, but treated right, it can avert lightning and thunderbolts, witchcraft and sorcery. It can extinguish fire, it can discover gold buried in the earth, and it can also cure ulcers and epilepsy. But here's a word of warning - if you do not treat it right, it can do dreadful things to you. After all, it was not for nothing the Druids particularly esteemed this strange and wanton bunch we hang about our house at Christmas.

Left - a particularly heavily mistletoe infested group of trees.


The Otter Valley in mid-winter looking west

The old railway bridge over the Otter above Tipton St John


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Nelson’s Parting Shot...

Welcome to cloud cuckoo land, Devon chapter

The Greeks had a word for itSINCE YOU ASK it was Aristophanes who first coined the phrase ‘cloud cuckoo land’ in his play ‘The Birds’ written in 400-and something BC. Some ancient Greeks are discussing what name they should give to a new city being built half way up a mountain.

Chorus leader: “Some name from around here - to do with clouds, with high places full of air, something really extra grand”.

Pisthetairos: “Well, then, how do you like this: Cloudcuckooland?”

Which brings our cultural corner to a close for this issue - other than to wish you a Kalá hristúyenna.

Daydream believer Aristophanes

DOWN TO EARTH

There’s even some practical advice at the end about saving money. “Clouds”, it concludes,

“are for dreamers and their contemplation benefits the soul. Indeed, all who consider the shapes they see in them will save on psychoanalysis bills”

So the next time your partner suggests you get a hobby, reach for a camera, start watching the skies to a purpose and set your mind and your imagination free! That web address again is www.cloudappreciationsociety.org

IF you are among the 83% of men or 64% of women in Devon* who are habitual daydreamers (the male, seems more prone to this than the female) you may already be a member of the cloud appreciation society and didn’t know it.

*(Survey carried out in the Saloon Bar of The Weary Badger, somewhere in Devon, last Sunday lunchtime).

That’s the Cloud Appreciation Society, capital C, A and S. And if you don’t feel comfortable being categorized under daydreamer see also castles-in-the-air, fool’s paradise, pie-in-the-sky, stargazer , woolgatherer or cloud cuckoo land. You get the drift?

In short, if you spend any degree of your time with your head in the clouds, the good news is you are not alone and this flock of cloud watchers is right up your street. There really is a Cloud Appreciation Society and it has thousands of members around the world (including a chapter in Devon) and they all keep in touch with one another at an unutterably beautiful web site www.cloudappreciationsociety.org

CARRIED AWAY

They’ve even concocted a manifesto - a tad too woolly to reproduce in its entirety here - but in part it goes something like this:

WE BELIEVE that clouds are unjustly maligned and that life would be immeasurably poorer without them.We think that they are Nature’s poetry, and the most egalitarian of her displays, since everyone can have a fantastic view of them.

We seek to remind people that clouds are expressions of the atmosphere’s moods, and can be read like those of a person’s countenance.

BANDS ON THE RUN: colourful sun pillar display over Dartmoor

PHOTO courtesy Steve Smith, Dartmouth

HEAVENLY HOST: Extraordinary cirrus cloud formations pass peacefully over South Devon

PHOTO courtesy Ayse Rifat, Bantham, Devon

Nephelokokkugia!(Cloud-cuckoo-land!)



NOW GATHER ROUND, MY HEARTIES, if you love the salty sea, for it's very nearly midnight by the clock, and the wind is in the chimney and Polly’s brewing tea, and I'll tell you all the tale of Grockle Rock !

That lighthouse way out yonder

is an automatic light, it has been

since the keepers disappeared,

and no one goes there any more,

especially at night, and the

reason’s like to curl a sailor's

beard.

It started so they reckon, many

Christmas Eves ago, when the

townsfolk took them out their

Christmas cheer, the sea was

like a mill pond and it just came

on to snow, as they hoisted out a

crate of ginger beer.

"See you after Christmas, if the

weather stays this kind!" was the

last thing those old townsfolk

heard them shout, and stood

and watched them vanish like

a memory from the mind, as

they went inside and locked the

blizzard out.

KEEPERSVANISHED

It was barely two days later,

when it came their turn to go

that the change of keepers felt

that things weren't right. The

place was locked and shuttered

and no footprints in the snow,

and they wondered why they

hadn't lit the light.

There was nothing out of order,

boots and oilskins by the door,

not a single sign of trouble

anywhere, the Christmas tree

was standing in a bucket on the

floor but the keepers had just

vanished in thin air.

They shouted up the stairwell,

"Is there anybody there ?" and

shone their lantern's flick'ring

yellow light, then they checked in

both the bedrooms in the corner

of the stair, but their colleagues

had just vanished in the night.

The f loor below the lantern,

where they kept the paraffin, had

both its windows fastened back

on hooks, to keep the fumes from

building up and let the breezes

in, and this is where the keepers

kept their books.

STRANGEHAPPENINGS

The log book told them nothing

that they didn't know before, the

final entry made on Christmas

night, then both men grabbed

each other at the slamming of a

door, and a sudden gust of wind

blew out the light.

One said he'd heard some

footsteps coming up the spiral

stair, the other fumbled madly

for a match, but then blind panic

gripped them and they scrambled

out of there AS THEY HEARD

BOTH WINDOWS COMING OFF

THE LATCH!

They made it to the lantern deck

and slammed the trap down

tight, then shot a box of rockets

t’wards the town, and quickly lit

the lantern and stayed up there

all night - and both kept warm

by running round and round.

They were rescued in the

morning but they didn't like to

say, about the way the windows

came undone, so when no one

was looking and before they

rowed away, they put them as

they'd found them when they'd

come.

HOLMES AND WATSON

Police sealed up the lighthouse

and they sent for Sherlock

Holmes, the greatest crime

detective of his day, who said

he'd solve the mystery of where

THERE IS A LEGEND that there was once a lighthouse off the coast of Devon - although as we go to press we’re still scouring our charts to find it. But then what Christmas issue of any self-respecting magazine published in the West Country would be complete without a Christmas ghost story and after all, what is a legend if not truth told in the robes of poetry?

Sherlock Holmes's Final CaseUncovered by John Fisher

T HE GHOSTS OF GRO CKLE RO

CK


the men had gone, if he couldn't,

then they wouldn't have to pay.

He was standing by the log book

and pondering the case, when he

spied two bits of paper by the door,

"The solution's clear, dear Watson,

as the nose upon my face !" then

went down to the living room once

more.

"Look around you, Watson and tell

me what you see, for these scraps

of coloured paper point us here."

"Why, all the signs of Christmas

and festive revelry."

"Precisely, and a crate of ginger

beer !"

"They both exchanged their

presents, some handkerchiefs and

socks, that concertina says they

danced and sang, then one of them,

quite clearly, took a cracker from

this box and said, “Let’s finish

Christmas with a bang!”

"Let's follow them upstairs, my

friend, to where they had some

room, and now the mystery's

really very plain, each grabbed the

Christmas cracker and waiting for

the boom, leant over backwards,

taking up the strain."

"Do I have to draw a picture of the

finish of these men ? as the cracker

came apart and gave a snap? They

hurtled through these windows

and were never seen again, leaving

just this slip of paper and a cap."

GHOSTLY VOICES

The first ghost said, "I thought

so, but now I have no doubt, that

Sherlock Holmes is brilliant alright,

but now let's shut these windows up,

' fore someone else falls out, then

hurry up aloft to keep the light."

England's great detective watched

the windows slowly close, but still

beat Doctor Watson to the door,

and their row boat had a paddle

steamer beaten by a nose as they

hit the beach and rowed it up the

shore !

TO CAP A CORKThis is the most effective method for tying down the cork of a bottle. It is exactly the way in which champagne corks are wired.

Take a half-a-yard of string, double it, and at the doubled end make the knotted loop B. Pass the two ends of the string round the neck of the bottle and knot them at E.

Take end C, and, passing it over the cork, slip it through loop B as shown at A. Pull end C tightly back over the cork, and knot it with the end D close down to E. Doing that will securely imprison even the most fiery and frothsome ginger-beer that ever was "up".

A

B

D

CE

Epilogue

There's a lighthouse up in

Heaven, just outside the pearly

gates, for sailormen who cannot

find their way, where the pair of

friends who run it have some

chuckles with their mates, as

they anchor at the closing of

their day.

They read that scrap of paper

out to all those passing folk, to

prove their point, before they

disappear, that no one yet died

The End

laughing at a Christmas cracker

joke, unless they've had a lot of

ginger beer !


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After the summer we've had this year, a foreign holiday in the sun was

a very welcome treat. As luck would have it, and browsing flights online, Cyprus appeared as a late season 'possible'. Never having been to Cyprus, a quick

look online confirmed that late September temperatures were around 28 degrees, with gentle breezes. The default for many of us wanting 'guaranteed' weather are the Canaries, so Cyprus would certainly provide a welcome change.

Now, if you live in Devon, the easy and stress free option when it comes to foreign holidays is to fly from Exeter International Airport. Bristol is a fair stretch from Devon, and if you opt for airport parking, then the shuttle buses add even more hassle. Having flown from

Cardiff, I'm once bitten twice shy as they say - it really is a long, long drive to Cardiff airport, which can be made all the more stressful by traffic delays. So flights were booked, and we picked the quiet resort of Latchi which is on the northern side of the Akamas

Glorious Cyprus


peninsular on the western part of the island. I have to confess that landing at Pafos was a relief after 4½ hours of flying, it's a long old way over to Cyprus, for example, Syria is just another 80 miles as the crow flies. Picking the car up at the airport, the drive over

to Latchi took about 45 minutes, which was made all the easier because driving in Cyprus is as per the UK - on the left. Incidentally, car hire was very reasonable, so it's definitely worth considering if you wish to explore freely . Another option is to go for a 4x4, as there

are many interesting places you can visit down dusty tracks that require extra ground clearance, so if you're adventurous, it's worth considering.Latchi (otherwise known as Latsi or Lakki) is based around the old harbour where the original

industry used to be sponge diving. For those that like busy night and beach life, then perhaps a resort closer to Pafos would be the better option, but Latchi suited us perfectly, being fairly laid back and not overly loud. With a busy little harbour, full of yachts and

Flying from Exeter International Airport By Tim Perryman

Glorious Cyprus

Anchoring in one of the quiet coves, what a way to spend the day!


Locals 'chilling out' with a spot of Sunday fishing at the Cape of Drepanon harbour

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fishing boats, there's much to watch whilst you're enjoying your food or drink, and I must say that the standard of food at some of the restaurants turned out to be really high. When outside restaurants, I generally regard the word 'seafood' as a euphemism for 'it's going to be expensive!', and anticipate high prices, but here it was reasonably priced and of good quality. I

don't know about yourself, but my general approach to sussing out the 'decent' eating places (especially if you're faced with a row of 15 restaurants sitting cheek by jowl), is to spot the busy ones, then sit down for a drink, keeping an eye focused on plates that the waiters drag out from the depths of the kitchen. From experience, I've found that this method gives

a pretty good approximation of where the better restaurants are, and indeed, it worked well, having found a really excellent restaurant with good food and a complimentary brandy at the end of the meal. Incidentally, a swordfish main course with char grilled vegetables was about £8 and a pint of the local beer about £2.40.

Traditional old houses can be found off the beaten track

Plenty of boats for hire, it's well worth hiring a boat for a trip up the coast from Latchi

One for dog lovers: A fine figure of a Cypriot dog - Ben, an unusual Jack

Russell X Labrador cross - adopted as a stray

puppy by the lady at the boat hire company


13th century St George's chapel at the Cape of Drepanon - don' t

think I 've even visited a more humble religious building

The beach at Cape of Drepanon

I'd say that the Greek Cypriots are a fairly friendly bunch, and walking along the quayside restaurants and bars at Latchi you had to be fairly single-minded to get from one end to the other without stopping for a drink or meal. But it's great to sit in the shade and relax, looking out over activity of the harbour.

The beaches either side of Latchi harbour are covered with dark shale, so it's not the prettiest place for swimming, but fear not, as taking the road west a couple of miles, takes you to an attractive beach next to the Baths of Aphrodite.

Although the beach is pebbly, the water is crystal clear and very welcome in the heat of the day. Once cooled-off, you can visit to the Baths of Aphrodite, being, according to legend, the place where Aphrodite met her lover, Adonis, when he stopped to quench his thirst (it's really a spring nestling in the rock). Apparently if you bathe in this spring, it restores youth. I did consider dipping my foot in, but a sign barred entry.

From the harbour you can hire a very wide range of leisure boats, from basic to expensive cruisers

Latchi harbour, it's a cheerful place, you can sit along the quay and watch the comings and goings of fishermen, yachts and leisure craft. It's laid back and relaxing, with a complete abscence of 'rave' music - hallelujah!

sporting all mod cons. If you're not too bothered about being at sea, to counter this, I would say to you that further along the coastline are several stunning areas for swimming, one being a beach with white sand (called Blue Lagoon, it really should have been Turquoise Lagoon) and about 3 other coves faced with shallow rock, but all excellent for swimming. The only way to reach the beach, would be by 4x4 (along one of the dusty tracks I mentioned earlier), or by boat, in which case you could reach all the coves, drop anchor and dive out. So it's really worth getting a boat for the day if you enjoy swimming, as the water really is warm, crystal clear and totally turquoise which is a real delight to the eyes. A word of caution, if you opt for the boat, keep covered as much as possible, as the light bouncing off the


water really does burn. Many of the boats for hire have canopies, which I'd strongly advise taking. Many of the boats also come with snorkelling equipment and fishing rods.

Cyprus is awash with historical relics and ruins, so once you tire of swimming and relaxing at cafes, there's much to see that's of great interest. Pafos is really worth seeing, but more about that later. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, after Sicily and Sardinia, and has a long association with the British, going all the way back to Richard I (The Lionheart) in 1190. Story has it that several of Richard's ships were forced to harbour at Cyprus due to storms, where the local prince Isaac Komnenos (he'd

proclaimed himself king of Cyprus), boarded the ships, taking both Richard's fiancée and sister, prisoner. Richard subsequently invaded the island and captured the prince, and a year later the island was then sold to the Knights Templar, who then sold the island on to the exiled King of Jerusalem, Guy de Lusignan. Ownership of the island then passed to the Venetians for a century, then the Ottoman Turks invaded and held it for another 3 centuries before the British then took over administration in 1878. The invasion by the Turks was particularly bloody. When Nicosia fell after several weeks, 20,000 were put to death. Another fortress at Famagusta held out for 10 months and was reputedly to be one of the greatest battles

A lone chameleon marching across the road. They're amazing creatures, particularly the eyes which rotate independent of each other - what

a useful facility to have.

The bay opposite the Baths of Aphrodite

The Baths of Aphrodite,

according to legend it's the place

where Aprhrodite met her lover,

Adonis - when he stopped to quench

his thirst

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Dining is so pleasant, here it's under a terrace of pendulous

gourts


of the time. Lala Mustafa pasha, the Turkish commander, broke his promise of clemency and ordered the garrison to be slaughtered, and the Venetians' leader Bragadino being skinned alive. In 1960, Cyprus gained its independence.

Previous to all this of course, our friends the Romans were on the scene, and evidence of this is all over the island. The Roman site at Kato Pafos is a 'must see' if you're into that sort of thing, with some exceptional mosaics

on view. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I'd advise laying aside at least three hours to get round it properly. Another famous site at Pafos is the Tombs of the Kings, which forms an extensive site of necropolis mined out of the rocky headland which was in use over the centuries. This fascinating necropolis dates from the Hellenic and Roman periods and if you're visiting in mid summer, it's best done early morning or late afternoon as much heat radiates from the rock. Due to their monumental

character, the tombs are described as "royal", but in fact they never served as resting places for kings, although they're nonetheless impressive.

Another interesting archeological site is at Cape Drepanon, where you can visit the site of a late Roman town (6th C with early Christian basilica) and harbour which has a necropolis excavated into the cliffs and facing out to sea. The harbour is actually a good stopping point for a swim or refreshment and it's

uncommercialised, so worth a considering. There's a beach shack that does very good tea. Additionally, at the top of the cliffs, there's a lovely restaurant with a verdant verandah overlooking the harbour and coastline.

Heading off inland, the landscape was found to be interesting, with pine forests taking over from scrub as mountain roads were climbed. Lizards seem to be all over the place, every time you stop, they scurry off

The misnamed Blue Lagoon

An old bridge, a leftover from the Venetian occupation. It's an extremely elegant if derelict stone bridge. The stream (I dare say it's a river in the winter) has decided to take another route. On walking down to the stream, lizards darted off in all directions, don' t think I 've ever seen so many lizards (and frogs in the water)


In ancient times, this was the capital of Cyprus under the Romans and at this archaeological site, it is evident that this was a place of ostentatious wealth. There are some of the finest Roman mosaics that you'll see anywhere. Kato Pafos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kato Pafos

Kato Pafos, mosaics abound at this extraordinary Roman site

These mosaics above, show the gory Roman lust for blood.They were a fascinating lot, but thankfully we don' t have to live under their regime, it would have been brutal to say the least

GloriousCyprus

The quality of this mosaic would signify that the villa was high status

"Phaedra and Hippolytos"This mosaic depicts Hippolytos on the left accompanied by his dog in a hunting scene. Hippolytos looks embarrassed while reading Phaedra's love letter. Phaedra, Hippolytos's stepmother, is shown on the right, sitting on a throne,

anxiously awaiting the young man's reaction. The burning torch that cupid directs towards her heart is a testimony

to her passion. Late 2nd/early 3rd century A.D.

Mosaic artisans had an exceptional grasp of form in order to be able to impart lifelike animation into mosaic


into the undergrowth, I've never seen so many. One of the days, driving along a back road, we spotted a lizard marching across the road, which was unusual, as generally they're so fast you can hardly see them. The lizard turned out to be a chameleon, it seems they take one step forward, then pause, with legs aloft, followed by another step in the same manner, so to all intents and purposes, the chameleon really looked like it was marching. We got out of the car, picked it up, moving it to the other side of the road - they really don't have much road sense.

Views can be spectacular, and although we didn't quite make it

to the Troodos mountains, what we saw was interesting, with monasteries perched on the side of pine clad rocky mountains in the middle of nowhere. Stopping off was a joy, at friendly old villages. I wish we'd had more time to potter around, but you know how it is with children, they much prefer to be snorkelling that being carted around some mountain in a very hot hatchback!

I'd definitely consider re-visiting Cyprus, it made a welcome change from the ever clement Canaries, and if you're into historical and archeological stuff, there's much to keep you interested.

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This necropolis occupies a large site overlooking the sea, to the north of Kato Pafo, which was in use from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD. It's called the Valley of the Kings, but really it was more about catering for well-to-do people who could have their beloved interred in the underground tombs. Amazingly, all the tombs are carved out of solid sandstone, deep in to the ground.

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Tales of a Yokel

Yarns from the inimitable FCR Esgen

Going Over Fifty Without CrashingBy FCR Esgen

Life begins at forty, or so I was always told. When I got there I became depressed as I felt I hadn't arrived at the nirvana that was supposed to envelop me. In fact it took another ten years before I sensed that I was really living. Things change when you wake up one day and find you're fifty. For one thing you are too old to have another mid-life crisis and instead of jumping out of bed ready for a day's work, you make a cup of tea and jump back in, hoping that no one will notice.

Its not just an age thing, part of the deal is that the kids should have realised that the hotel they have been staying in for the past twenty years has now gone into liquidation due to a lack of enthusiasm and that the handing out of blank cheques to finance over-indulgent lifestyles has ceased.

In your advanced state of maturity, your relationships too are expected to be all ship shape and Bristol fashion. It is taken as read that you have found the love of your life and that you are both enjoying the type of life that was denied you when you were paying loads into your pension, that is now incidentally worth half as much as your gilt-edged financial advisor promised you. In fact the fat cats have eaten most of it and anything left will be swallowed up by your coming divorce settlement.

Physically, perhaps you are not the person you once were and you find yourself going to the loo at parties far more than you used too, but there are compensations in being numerically challenged. Just think of it, at least by being old you go to bed too early to make any more mistakes.

BankruptcyGeorge gazed at me across his kitchen table, leant over his mug of tea and confessed depressingly that he had just gone bankrupt for the second time. I asked if his condition was moral or financial. This seemed only to make matters worse as George put his head in his hands and bemoaned that it was financial. Secretly I was slightly jealous, as in my limited experience of the Micawbers of this world, the condition of bankruptcy had always looked like a road to Damascus type of experience.

I remember being in another friend's kitchen a few years ago as the last rites of their bankruptcy order was taking place right before my eyes. The two bailiffs, who had been sent by the court to remove any possessions from the house worth selling, had given up trying to find something of value and were refreshing themselves with some of my friend's home brew. It was pointless to warn them that it would have been a safer bet to fly to NASA and ask them for a few pints of rocket fuel as when I walked in the house, they were already the worse for wear. I myself had been on the wrong end of my host's parsnip wine some weeks earlier and had paid dearly for the experience. We reached the point of no return somewhere in the early afternoon when the children started squirting their water pistols at the two men and the dog succeeded in removing their shoes.

Later, as my friend's wife kindly served me with my third cup of good Italian coffee and the two bailiffs slid under the table unconscious, I mused that bankruptcy was indeed a stupefying experience.

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REAL BEER REVIVAL

Here’s a conundrum. If beer sales are falling, with a reported 139

million less pints drunk in 2011 and pubs closing nationwide at an average rate of 16 a week, then why are new small breweries appearing every month and how did East Devon’s own Ottery Brewery manage a 10 per cent growth in sales last year?

The answer lies in cask beer. The reasons for the closures and declining sales are obviously varied and complex, but the bottom line is that beer in pubs has become expensive and when that beer is

bland, mass-produced lager, such expense is becoming hard for punters to justify. However, while general beer sales have plummeted, sales of cask-conditioned beer – namely unfiltered and unpasteurised beer that is brewed using natural ingredients and allowed to mature naturally in the cask, from which it is served without any extraneous gas – have grown by 25 per cent in the last five years. It seems people can still be

tempted to the pub if offered a range of flavoursome cask ales, crafted by artisan producers, that value quality over quantity.

A growing number of small i ndependent brewer ie s , or

“microbreweries” across Britain are helping satisfy the new thirst for real ale. There are now more brewers than at any time since the Second World War and with 5,500 different real ales brewed regularly in the UK, including bitters, porters, stouts, brown ales, American-style pale ales, milds and barley wines,

there is arguably more choice than ever before. It is a triumph for good old-fashioned localism; unlike the homogenised lager market where the same few beers are available nationwide, good pubs up and down the land are once again offering their own unique selection of regional ales to sample.

W i t h a r o u n d 3 0 microbreweries, Devon

is one of the UK’s craft brewing heartlands and, given its enviable treasure trove of traditional country pubs, also one of the best places to enjoy this real ale revival. Besides Otter Brewery in the Blackdown Hills, the East Devon and Exeter area boasts the Branscombe Vale Brewery in Branscombe, O’Hanlon’s in Whimple, The Exeter Brewery in Exminster and Topsham Ales in Topsham, several more on the outskirts, including Exe Valley in

Silverton, Beer Engine in Newton St Cyres and Gargoyles/Isca Ales in Dawlish, as well as Lyme Regis’ new

Mighty Hop and Town Mill breweries.East Devon’s own renaissance arguably began when, after many years employed at mega-brewer Whitbread, David McCaig became

disillusioned with its industrial-sized operation and decided he could

craft better beers by reverting back to using traditional methods on much smaller scale. He set up Otter Brewery in 1990 and the family-run organisation has gone on to become a model local business, recently being named Taste of the West’s “South West producer of the year”.

One advantage of small-scale operations is in giving brewers the flexibility to experiment with new styles, revive defunct ones and produce short runs of seasonal beers. For instance, Otter Mild was created to support efforts in re-establishing the long forgotten “mild” style, once the most popular beer in Britain, and Branscombe Vale brewed the strong ale Salvage Special to mark the infamous event in 2007 when scavengers descended on its local

beach to plunder cargo washed ashore from the beached vessel MS Napoli.

HJ Mullineux celebrates the small breweries spearheading a local real ale renaissance

There are now more

brewers than at any time

since the Second World

War

Artist Jane Cope’s impression of Topsham

Ales’ modest brewing operation

photo: Nigel Cheffers-Heard Location: The Bridge Inn, Topsham

photo: Nigel Cheffers-H

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The local breweries all produce a winter beer, with this year’s Festival of Winter Ales in Exeter featuring

O’Hanlons’ Goodwill Bitter, Exeter’s Falls Over and Branscombe Vale’s Yo Ho Ho With Rum. The modest size of the microbrewery is no better defined by Branscombe Vale Brewery, which was set up in 1992 on Great Seaside Farm in renovated cowsheds, leased from the National Trust. Its best bitter recently received the honour of being named the house ale for award-winning dining pub The Lazy Toad in Brampford Speke, emphasising that good food and good beer make fine dinner companions. Although much maligned as an unsophisticated beverage, beer can be every bit as complex and interesting as wine, and if chosen well, can enhance the flavours on the plate. The Five Bells Inn in Clyst Hydon has even used O’Hanlons’ Port Stout in its celebrated steak pie.

Although not a native to the area, having started life in London before relocating to a farm just outside Whimple in 2000, O’Hanlon’s has quickly established itself as a well-regarded East Devon brewery known across the world – and its connection to the area is strengthened by its use of local produce.

Whereas mass-produced beer could literally be from anywhere

– “Belgian” lager Stella Artois is brewed in South Wales for the UK market, for example, while “French” Kronenbourg 1664 is brewed in Reading – microbreweries are often steeped in their surroundings by their use of local produce in the brewing process; O’Hanlon’s’ Avalon Harvest Ale is flavoured with plums from a

nearby orchard, and Branscombe Vale dug its own well to capture the pure spring water running beneath the brewery buildings.

Founded in 2003, The Exeter Brewery embodies its local environment not only in its use of local ingredients, but also in the way its beer is marketed; its organic ale Avocet and premium ale Ferryman take inspiration from the brewery’s location in a RSPB nature reserve beside the Exeter Ship

Canal. Even its own name choice may have been in recognition of being the first brewery to represent the city since the closure of the St Annes Well and Heavitree breweries over forty years ago. While there may be a few still surviving city breweries across the UK, the idea of a “community brewery” is like something from a bygone golden age when small, sustainable local industries were the norm, but Topsham Ales is exactly that and yet only dates back

to 2009. Set up in a storage unit behind the town’s historic Globe Hotel, this fledgling microbrewery is a cooperative owned by its local shareholders with a share of its profits going towards supporting community projects. All this positive growth doesn’t mean to say it’s onward and upwards for small breweries in the region – they still need our support to survive. So next time you visit the local be sure to order a local beer!

A Round up of LoCAL BEST& THE BEST LOCALS IN WHICH TO SAMPLE THEM

• The stone floored 14th century local, The Fountain Head (pictured right), situated at the western end of the snaking village of Branscombe, is an ideal spot to sample the local brewery’s smooth chestnut brown ale Draymans Best, which has a smooth chocolate aroma, and flavours of dark fruits and hedgerow hops.

• With its zesty pineapple and banana aroma, hoppy and malty taste, and dry,

bittersweet finish, O’Hanlon’s Yellow Hammer has quickly become a favourite

summer refreshment. Where better to sample this golden ale than in the tran-

quil surrounds of The Turf pub (pictured left) overlooking the Exe Estuary and the

Turf Locks.

• The Otter Brewery’s own Honiton dining pub, The Holt (pictured right), is the place to sample the full range of Otter beers, with our recommenda-tion being the award-winning strong ale Otter Head, notable for its “distinct barley wine, old ale character” – but also keep an eye out for a reappearance of the celebrated but elusive Otter Mild.

• A recent arrival to the sandy shores of Exmouth, bistro pub The Grapevine (left) has already established itself as a

premier spot for Devon beers, due to a brilliant idea of showcasing the full-

range of a regional brewery for a set period. If you manage to catch Exeter

Brewery’s month in the limelight then sample their malty, copper-coloured

golden ale ‘Fraid Not.

• As a nascent operation still in the development phase, Topsham Ales has yet to settle on its own standard range of beers. However, during this exciting experimental period, the latest brews from the community brewery are avail-able to try at Topsham’s Globe Hotel and legendary, Queen-endorsed, ale mecca, The Bridge (right).

Mass-produced beer could be

from anywhere - “Belgian”

Stella Artois is brewed in

Wales, “French” Kronenbourg in

Reading


The art of combining wool , wire and poultry feathers to create

something that we believe we can use to outwit fish, has been in existence for centuries. Despite the fact that the most effective flies have probably been invented and come into popular usage many years ago, anglers still try to create something they believe hasn’t been seen before – either by the fish or other anglers.

It is very definitely an achievement to catch a trout on a fly that you have tied yourself, but it can be quite a journey before that happens. The winter evenings can also pass much quicker when tying and it always creates an air of anticipation waiting for the season to start.

There are, however, a few questions that need to be addressed before that decision to tie is reached, and a cheap way of obtaining flies is not one of the answers. The one overriding element in tying your own is “choice”, and this where you are able to use the correct hook and materials required for a particular pattern. An important issue is whether you have a good environment to work in as it can be discouraging if you have to spend a great deal of time getting everything out and clearing up every time. Of course, good lighting is important but a decent angle poise lamp with a daylight bulb is usually adequate. I have been fortunate to have a very tolerant wife and have managed to get away with tying within sight of the television! I am afraid that very rough hands are not good as I have

seen material shredded before it has reached the hook by “abused hands” trying to handle it. My hands have not really had to suffer “hard work” and also, being a musician of sorts, I have been able to preserve them. In addition, with the aging process there can be a deterioration in eyesight, but if you are not sure, have an eye test and take it from there, as headaches generated by eye-strain are just not worth it.

Having made the decision that you will now take up the challenge you have set yourself, you should try and avoid some of the pitfalls when it comes to choice of tools and materials. Over the years, engineers have created wonders of their art to hold the hook whilst tying, costing in excess of £200. The majority of vices, irrespective of cost, tend to rely on the lever principle and a cam to close the jaws, but I do tend to prefer the reverse principle. I use one which has the jaws permanently closed under pressure and they are opened by a lever similar to that of a motor-cycle clutch, and this vice allows me to change hook size without any adjustment and it will hold hooks from size 20 up to at least 5/0 . That really does cover everything you might need from small stream dry flies up to saltwater or pike flies. From a commercial point of view it also saves time, but from a novice tier’s perspective it makes holding the hook a simple operation which does not detract from the actual tying process. This vice retails at less than £50.

Scissors are probably one of the most abused items not just in fly tying but quite often in life generally and subsequently it is wise to invest in a good pair of fine curved scissors for the routine work, but have a cheaper straight pair for cutting

heavier materials such as heavy wire or quill stems. Other tools are really a matter of choice and need according to what you are tying. A whip finish tool and hackle pliers are usually the next requirements.

The major difficulty arises though in choosing hooks and materials. Over recent years there have been many developments with synthetics as some of the natural materials in use at the turn of the 20th Century are either protected or extinct. There are however, still some natural items that are the by-product of either pest control or the food chain, but if you

Alan Riddell - fly tying, with Jack Jones keeping an eye on proceedings!

To tie or not to tiewith Alan Riddell

Fly in the process of being tied


are offered squirrel tails, pheasant tails or similar “wild” items, they must be disinfected and dried properly. I have lost expensive feathers through unexpected visitors migrating in drawers, and moth balls here are essential and can be obtained in crystal form for fly tying.

Bouts of bird ‘flu in Asia have impacted on the feather market, and stocks of the Indian style of cock and hen capes have suffered as a direct result. If you intend to tie dry flies for the rivers it is preferable to use genetic hackles. These feathers come from specially reared birds to produce stiffer, longer and more specific hackles, primarily used for high quality flies required to float high. Whilst a whole neck cape can cost in excess of £50.00 , half capes are available from some suppliers and that will help in acquiring the range of colours needed to achieve a selection of flies. There have also been packets of mixed genetic hackles which is an even more cost effective way of obtaining a selection. It is worth knowing that up to 8 flies can be tied with one single hackle from a genetic cape.

You are now also in control of the foundation for the fly – the hook. There are many good makes out there, and you can be quite specific on the pattern according to the fly. In the last three years barbless hooks have become commonplace alongside catch and release fishing on more stillwaters and there are some very good patterns out there. Most “recipes” for flies will either give a specific brand and pattern number or a description of the hook most suitable for that fly and as your knowledge grows, you will develop an instinct for hooks and also your own preference for brand and style.

As you may have worked out, I have talked specifically about individual items, and that it is far better to obtain specific items that you will use. Tying kits are out there and look very nice, but cannot give you the cross section of items you require, as you will end up with materials you don’t need or even worse – tying flies you don’t really need or would use. It is therefore an essential part of the process to sit down and list your usual patterns and then the components which should culminate in a specific shopping list. I would suggest that you go to your local shop for advice if you are not sure about what you require.

I hope that I have not been too negative, but I have found that most people who have thought about tying their own have actually gone out and done it. It is very much where you want to take it to, be it just to supplement the more complex patterns commercially available with simpler ones from yourself, or to reach the levels of making such realistic examples that they look like they will crawl off the table.

If you need advice on fly tying equipment or materials, Alan from The Country Sports Shop is happy to help on 01626 367171 or [email protected]

The "take"

Cock and hen capes - twisted around the hook to

form the fly hackles

Getting StartedTools:

• Vice

• Thread bobbin

• Hackle pliers

• Whip finish tool

Materials:

• Feathers

• Tying thread

• Selection of wires and tinsels

seatrout tube flies


Weight Managementin Winter

Winter brings a whole new set of challenges to horsemanship, in particular, weight management is a skill required by anyone who looks after horses and it’s not always easy. In the wild, horses will naturally slim down during the colder months, after putting on weight during the summer. It isn’t a bad thing to drop some weight during winter, in fact many domesticated horses need to. On the other end of the spectrum, some horses can rapidly lose weight in the cold and need extra help to maintain condition.

Managing Fatties Getting a horse to lose weight can be very diffi cult, particularly native types, whose metabolism seems to thrive on fresh air. So if you have a fat pony or horse it is highly unlikely that it will need any supplementary feed other than hay during the winter. Every food stuff has an energy value; to lose weight the horse needs to be fed less energy (calories) than it needs for day to day living. The cold weather increases the energy requirements of the horse, just as exercise does, so when daylight is tight for many people to exercise, use the cold to help you slim down your horse. Don’t feed bucket feed, as this will provide energy that will be turned into fat. Furthermore, don’t use rugs. People like to think of their horse snuggled up in a thick rug but this is anthropomorphism and for a fat horse this is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. The horse will use the rug to keep warm, not its body fat, and hence will stay fat. It has been shown that rugging reduces heat loss in cold weather by 18%. It wouldn’t be very nice to suddenly strip off a horse used to wearing lots of rugs but carried out gradually it can be done. A fat horse should only need a lightweight rug when it is raining and it doesn’t need a rug in the stable. If cold and dry, my horses are naked! Unfortunately I have four grey ponies, who all being native breeds are well designed to turn food into fat. I therefore have to put up with them being brown for six months of the year because if they

are rugged they just get too round. I even have two Thoroughbreds that live out all year with just lightweight rugs and no bucket feed. Yes, even Thoroughbreds can be too fat!

Managing Skinnies With thin horses, the first thing to rule out is potential causes of low bodyweight. There are numerous reasons why a horse may be underweight, including sharp teeth, poor dentition, worms, stress, insufficient fibre in the diet, underlying illness or disease, depression or being cold. There is also old age, although you can’t do much about that. The other most obvious thing is insuffi cient energy in the diet; to gain weight the horse needs more energy in its diet than it requires for living, so the extra energy is turned to fat. The horse’s digestive system is evolved to utilise fi bre as the main food source, the basis of the diet should therefore be ad lib forage, with additional energy being provided by bucket feed. Another reason to feed plenty of fibre is that more heat is produced during its digestion than from any other nutrient, thus warming the horse from within. For bucket feeds, it is better to feed low starch, high oil feeds to minimise digestive disturbances and potential excitable behaviour. Oil is also very energy dense, containing approximately two and a half times more energy than cereals per kg of feed. This helps keep meal sizes small, which

is of further benefi t to the horse as its stomach is not designed to cope with big meals. Oil can come from various sources but for the very thin, one of the highest energy products available is made from coconut, with another from rice bran. For effi cient digestion, more of a fewer number of feeds is better than less of several diff erent ones. Brewers yeast is also a useful supplement, as it can help encourage a healthy population of gut fl ora and hence aid digestion in the large intestine, meaning the horse can get the most from its fi bre. Clipping should only be done if the horse is in suffi cient work to warrant it. Many horses in light work can be managed suffi ciently without the need to clip but if the horse must be clipped, remove only the minimal amount of hair. Horses being ridden once or twice a week do not need to be clipped out. Whether your horse is fat, thin or just right, it can be a good idea to monitor its weight by weekly use of a weightape. This will help you notice any changes more quickly and then adjust the diet and rugging accordingly. It is also a good idea to feel for the ribs, not just going by sight, as fl uff y winter coats can easily hide a thin horse. The aim should be to easily feel the ribs, without having to poke to fi nd them, nor be able to play a tune on them. Maintaining a horse in a healthy condition all year round can be a challenge but with good monitoring and appropriate management it can be done. 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

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We managed to complete our Boxing Day pledge and looked forward to spring and warmer waters. It wasn’t long, however, before another challenge was on the cards, with Kate suddenly announcing on one particularly warm and calm spring day, “It’s always been my dream to swim the Channel, perhaps we should do a relay”. Ignorance is bliss and Kathy and I both readily accepted Kate’s proposal, what had we let ourselves in for...?

Before we knew it, the boat had been booked and the date set, we were told

that we were 3rd position to swim within the dates of 30th June - 6th July 2013. The reality of our challenge started to sink in and we thought it was high time to meet the professionals and decide what charity to raise money for.

Exmouth Swimming and Lifesaving Society was founded in 1983. Lessons and water polo were regularly taught in Exmouth Docks seasonally, before the club moved to the salt water on Exmouth sea front. The club moved to its current base at Exmouth Leisure Centre’s pool when the pool was publicly funded in 1985. The club has a strong open water squad, including a number of Channel swimmers and organises two annual open water swims a year. From April to September they undertake their sea swim training at Budleigh Salterton.

We had been given the names of a couple of people to speak to within the Society, but it took us a while to pluck up the courage to actually make contact, as their reputation for training elite swimmers was a known fact and we felt like the poor relations in comparison. How wrong we were, as both the swimmers and coaches couldn’t have made us feel more welcome, when we literally turned up one April Sunday morning at Budleigh Salterton to join them for training. Their expertise, knowledge and guidance has been extremely helpful and inspired us to believe that with the correct training and preparation we can get to France!

After a few months of deliberation we made a unanimous decision that Sidmouth Lifeboat would be the charity

Kate, Kathy and I (Jo), love to sea swim and think there is no better

therapy than a good dip - even in the middle of winter! Our cross Channel relay challenge has been inspired by this passion for the sea and our friendship.

Outdoor swimming has had a bit of a revival in recent years and for us it all started over two and a half years ago after a chance meeting with a triathlon club at our local pool, who trained in the sea from April to September. We decided to join them so that we could experience the thrill of sea swimming and loved it so much that when they returned to the pool in September, we decided to ditch the wetsuits and stay in the sea. The feeling of water against the skin and being at one with nature is magical and truly liberating. There is space and distance from everyday troubles and in the water we feel that we are essentially part of the beautiful world around us. The open water community is surprisingly large and at Sidmouth, which is our regular swimming territory, we have been lucky to meet a number of like-minded individuals, all united in their passion for an open water fix.

There was slight trepidation as our first winter sea swimming season approached and the water temperature began to drop. We had decided to take part in the annual Sidmouth Boxing Day dip to raise funds for our children’s PTFA and had pledged that we would stay in the sea and swim for at least 10 minutes wearing only bikinis. At the time (in September, when the water temperature is normally at its warmest!!) we had felt that this was a realistic goal but we had not anticipated that we would be experiencing the coldest winter on record with the sea water temperature plunging to a bitterly cold 6.5 degrees C. However we proved good entertainment for the locals as we undertook our

The story behind three ladies, the sea and a challenge of the cross channel relay

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which we would raise money for in our bid to cross the Channel. We always feel reassured by the presence of the Lifeboat Station whilst swimming at Sidmouth, especially during times when the sea conditions are unfavourable. Although we always take our safety seriously and act responsibly, it is good to know that help is close by if it’s ever needed and we therefore felt that our cross Channel relay challenge would be an ideal opportunity to raise money for the Lifeboat.

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There is now only just over 7 months to go before we undertake our challenge and we know this will fly by. So if you happen to be taking a stroll along Sidmouth promenade, keep an eye out for us. You can also find out more details about our cross channel relay challenge at the website below:www.eastdevonbabes.co.uk.------------------------------------------------

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The ladies, posing outside Sidmouth Lifeboat, where the

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The members have good positive attitudes and they are keen to

participate in any activity the club dishes up. Often, there is fierce competition during games, especially dominoes. Bursts of laughter can frequently be heard as a member tries to cheat, oh... I mean, slide in the wrong domino, or plays out of turn.

Initially, a charity concerned with the welfare and wellbeing of blind people in Devon was based in Exeter. Later, a few local clubs were established in surrounding towns, and gradually their popularity spread. After the First World War, many war blinded soldiers and servicemen needed a helpful social club where their skills could be put to good use. The local blind clubs had a large intake at this period. Consequently, there are numerous clubs for blind, and the visually impaired people around the county.

Sidmouth Blind Club started in the early sixties. Margaret Bugge from Budleigh Salterton was the original organiser. Margaret was a devout Christian and had worked in very poor countries in Africa. She would be given woollen clothing for the club, and the female members, who could knit, busily unpicked the garments and made T shaped jumpers in garter stitch, picking up the next

colour as and when their balls of wool ran out. The jumpers were distributed by Oxfam to children across the world in need of warm clothing. This practical work, which continued until 1987, gave the ladies a firm feeling of usefulness. The odd TV news item showing the youngsters, playing, and wearing the unmistakable, colourful jumpers was a great source of amusement.

There was, until recently, an Annual General Meeting hosted by various venues around the county, which exhibited the clubs’ crafts such as rug making, painting, baskets, crochet etc. Coach trips were arranged for activity weekends where members could, with bold colours, attempt barge painting, play bowls, tandem cycle riding (braver than I), archery, horse riding - led by helpers, swimming and much more. At Dartington Hall some members from Sidmouth club and other regional clubs would dress up and perform for our amusement.

Mary who currently runs Sidmouth Blind Club, has helped for about forty years. She once told me of the time before it was a regular practice to use St Peter’s Hall, Sidford, the occasional use of other halls was required for the twice monthly meetings. The All Saints' vicar, eager to sweep aside formalities, asked Margaret

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You may think that Sidmouth Blind Club is patronised by dear old ducks who sit around sharing their tales of woe and misery - but not a bit of it! by Hazel Fergie

The Sidmouth Blind Clubto “Call me Eric”. Henceforth, when referring to the minister “Call me Eric” was his title within the group. Tut, tut! (That’s also my sense of humour). They never did know Eric’s surname.

The said Mary used to be chairwoman of a conservative ward, and when the retired servicemen discovered this, she could hear the men joking as she drew near their table “Watch it, here comes Mrs Thatcher” or “Iron lady approaching”.

There have been many changes to aids which are available to blind and partially sighted people over the years. A wireless was the only audio equipment used in the beginning, and these were distributed on loan to members and free licences were given. Now C.D. players are used and gadgets that talk can be purchased from ‘Devon in Sight’ (previously known as Devon County Association for the Blind, D.C.A.B.).

Our club has lost the occasional grant from the D.C.A.B. but over the years we have had support from other local organisations. One year the Lion’s Club kindly donated a wheelchair. The Lions and the Rotarians organise outings and visits to the theatre. Sidmouth Bowls Club and Waitrose have also made donations. All have enabled us enjoy outings. For our regular meetings, we are fortunate to have the use of Sidford Church Hall and Sidmouth Voluntary Services with their kind and obliging drivers. Our regular driver, Trevor, occasionally helps at the club and enjoys a game of dominoes.

I am privileged to be a volunteer of Sidmouth Blind Club. There is no membership fee, and we manage a small amount of fundraising within the club. It is a relaxed support group, where laughter in the company of friends who share the same disability is important.I look forward to the club’s Christmas lunch, which this year celebrates 25 years welcomed by Roger Newton at the Blue Ball, our summer cream tea, and every meeting in-between.

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Ottery St Mary, Ottery St Mary TIC

Ottery St Mary, Poppy’s

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Ottery St Mary, Seasons

Ottery St Mary, The Hare and Hounds

Ottery St Mary, The Tumbling Weir Hotel

Payhembury, Six Bells Inn

Plymtree, Plymtree Community Shop

Rousdon, Dower House Hotel

Rousdon, Fringes Hair & Beauty Salon

Seaton, Axe Valley Heritage Assoc

Seaton, Bag End Bags

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Seaton, Fulfords

Seaton, John Wood and Co

Seaton, Milkbere Cottage Holidays

Seaton, Panic Design

Seaton, Paperchain

Seaton, PB Home Solutions Ltd

Seaton, Seaton & Colyton Medical Practice

Seaton, Starre Computers

Seaton, The Ship Inn

Seaton, Tourist Information Centre

Seaton, Townsend Medical Centre

Seaton, Woodfield Stores

Shute, Devon Trade Centre

Sidford, Raddenstile Veterinary Surgery

Sidford, Sidford Health Centre

Sidmouth, Baraza

Sidmouth, Barnet

Sidmouth, Belmont Hotel

Sidmouth, Bradleys

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Sidmouth, St John’s School

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Talaton, Talaton Village Shop

Topsham, Darts Farm

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Topsham, The Passage House Inn

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Topsham, Topsham Museum

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Topsham, Wilkinson Grant & Co

Tytherleigh, Tytherleigh Arms Hotel

Uplyme, Hunters Lodge Inn

Uplyme, Uplyme Stores and Post Office

Upottery, The Sidmouth Arms

Weston, Deer Park Country Hotel

Weston, The Otter Inn

Whimple, New Fountain Inn

Wilmington, The White Hart Inn

Woodbury, The Maltsters Arms

Woodbury, White Hart Inn

Woodbury, Woodbury Park

Woodbury Salterton, The Diggers Rest

Yarcombe, The Belfry Country Hotel

Yarcombe, Yarcombe Inn

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Dates for the Diary

The Greenshank is one of many beautiful species of wading birds that arrive on our estuaries in early Autumn

Walk on theWildsideBy Wildlife Artist Mike Hugheswww.mikehugheswildlifeart.co.uk

The winter months of December and January are the coldest of the year. For wildlife that does not hibernate, � nding food and keeping warm is of the upmost importance. East Devon with its nutrient rich mud� ats and miles of hedgerows can provide plenty of sustainance for these native creatures.

The hedgerows of Devon are estimated to cover a distance of 53,000km (33,000 miles) and provide an incredible resource for all sorts of � ora and fauna. Filled with nuts berries and seeds they are able to sustain numerous bird and mammal species throughout the colder months. Over 600 � owering plants, 1500 insects, 65 birds and 20 mammals have been recorded living or feeding in Devon hedges!

This natural bounty can of course change from year to year and supplying supplementary food, particularly during cold spells, can be of critical importance. With over half the UK adult population feeding birds in their garden that is an enormous help. As well as putting out food, a supply of fresh water can be a life-saver, especially if the temperature drops below freezing. To avoid the spread of disease it is recommended that the water is changed regularly.Unfortunately not all birds can be helped in this way and some can really struggle in winter. Birds, such as the king� sher which can’t feed if rivers and ponds are frozen can be particularly a� ected. During the harsh winter of 1962/1963 it is estimated that between 80 and

90 per cent of the population was lost. Along with many other species of birds, King� shers will often head to our estuaries over this period, where food is more plentiful.Wading birds and wildfowl also head to our estuaries, to feed on the nutrient rich mud � ats. These in turn will attract raptors (birds of prey). Moorland species such as Merlin (pictured), Hen Harrier, Peregrine and Short-eared Owl can all be seen hunting over the saltmarshes throughout the winter months. These will be joined by thousands of other birds escaping the colder climates of Scandinavia and Iceland. For the latest updates on what birds are being seen where, check out :www.devonbirds.org, and www.wildlifeindevon.org.uk

Female Merlin

Mike Hughes Wildlife ArtI will be exhibiting at the ISCA Gallery, Budleigh Salterton from 5th December, for more details please contact me. [email protected]

Birds on the Exe Estuary, Peter Hall, Budleigh Salterton Wednesday 23rd January – 7.30pm Talk about identi� cation, why birds come here, where they come from and some of their general behaviour. Speakers: John Allan and Steve Henry of the RSPB.Contact Otter Valley Association for details

Meet the Birds, Black Hole Marsh, Axe Estuary Wetlands, SeatonThursday 20th December 10am - 12 noonTelescopes and binoculars are available free of charge.Contact East Devon District Council Countryside Team for details01395 517557No booking required

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The majority of businesses are subject to ‘seasonality’ to some degree,

whether it be the summer sun, the winter ’big freeze’ or the vagrancies of school and public holidays; and of the latter, undoubtedly it is the ‘festive season’ of Christmas and New Year, which has the most impact.

How Christmas aff ects your business calendar will obviously depend upon what you are off ering your customer.

If your products or services can be given as gifts or are essential to enjoying the festivities then you can do very well at this time of year; of course, a little eff ort and planning is required. However, even if your business does not directly translate at this particular time you can still benefi t from the holiday period in a variety of ways.

So, how best to make the most of Christmas, fuel the spirit of goodwill and gear yourself up for the New Year to follow?

• Plan ahead both in terms of stock and service provision. Christmas is a defi ning time and your customer’s expectations will be high - let them down now and you will probably lose them; so make sure you are able to deliver on time, whether it be a much wanted gift or the installation of a new kitchen in which to prepare the Christmas dinner!

• Consider ways in which you can repackage your normal off ering to benefi t from seasonal trading - a gift pack maybe, or a gift experience or a seasonal promotion. Don’t forget to use the opportunity to sell

more premium products; people are much more willing to spend at this time of year, even more so in the last few days when they get desperate to complete their shopping - you will be surprised at what you can sell at 4pm on Christmas Eve!

• Organise your staff . Decide on your opening hours over the period and ensure you are adequately covered to meet the demand. If Christmas is a quiet time then consider a shut down or encourage staff to take their holidays so that they will be more available during your own particular busy ‘season’. If you are quiet it’s also a good opportunity to catch up on outstanding tasks or to undertake some essential maintenance work.

• Cover the basics - get in as much money that is owed to you as you can before the partying begins (people have a habit of disappearing over Christmas); likewise ensure staf f have completed their responsibilities before they too disappear off on holiday; be security conscious - take expensive equipment home, close the blinds; agree emergency response plans; and, especially if

you have an internet presence, have adequate ICT support in place to cope with every eventuality.

• Say a few thank you’s. Christmas is a great time to thank and reward your staff , from a party to a mince pie or even a little extra in the pay packet. Don’t forget to thank your customers for their loyalty and support also, a card or gift, if appropriate, goes a long way.

• Prepare for the New Year ahead; use the post Christmas period as a time to regroup, make some business resolutions - and stick to them! Galvanise your thoughts, take another look at your business plan, evaluate the previous year’s trading and put in place measures to ensure your Company continues to move forward.

With all the above in place there will be plenty of goodwill all round, so you can relax and get jolly in the full knowledge that you have exploited the ‘festive season’ to the max and have yourself a very Happy Christmas!

Katina StylesAxminster Tool Centre Ltd

Business AdviceCHRISTMAS. . . the season to be jolly - so bring on the goodwill!

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


Inspired by the wonderful qualities of a raw material to be found on my door step and the enthusiasm of our local producers, the foundations for a new venture were laid with the help of family and friends. Through my creative enterprise Jacdor Wool, I'm striving to give our native and rare breeds a new lease of life in the promotion of my Jurassic Blend yarns and unique range of hand crafted products.The Jurassic Blends collection brings to you the rich natural colours and differing textures of the many breeds of sheep to be found along the Jurassic coast. The fleece is purchased direct from the farm gate for processing into knitting and weaving yarns. The finished yarn is then woven into Jacdors unique chunky twills, Dorset plaids and home furnishing weaves, using traditional Finish looms, or beautifully packaged by hand into Jacdors special range of kits and gifts.

The first collection of Easy Knit Kits for home crafting, Yarns, and Hand woven bags, cushions and rugs includes yarns from the creamy white Dorset Poll, the rich dark chocolate of Zwartble, Manx Loaghtans Autumnal shades, and the subtle grey-brown palette of the Jacobs. New varieties will be added to the collection as they are sourced and 2013 will see the introduction of the Gotland, Hebridean, Portland and Devon Long wool. As I make my journey into new beginnings I would like to show you, along the way, the breeds of sheep used in Jacdor wool designs and introduce those who work to maintain their presence in our landscape.

All Jacdor Wool Kits and Gifts are available on-line and hand crafted bags and home furnishings are currently made to order.

New Beginnings - Jacdor Wool

THE CREAM OF THE CROP

Andrea Cunningham, Jacdor Wool01297 631538 www.jacdorwool.co.uk



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You may have heard in the news or read in the press about the advent of the retail distribution review known as RDR and wondered what this is all about. This new regime comes into force next year and there are some important changes that you should know about. From 1st January 2013 the new RDR rules come into force around the way you receive fi nancial advice. There are 3 main changes - more transparent charges, higher qualifi cations and a clearer distinction between the diff erent types of advice.

ChargesThese aren't radical changes because consumers have always paid for fi nancial advice. From January charges will be clearer and customers will have the opportunity to pay either a fee directly or to pay from investments. You can choose the best option for you.

The rule change won't aff ect existing commission before 31st December 2012 - but if you need more advice and or if any changes are needed then an independent

adviser cannot receive new commission but a fee can be agreed. Once again, the fee can either be paid from the investment itself or directly.

Type of AdviceAdvisers will be either independent or restricted, depending on the nature of advice they provide.

Make sure that you know the type of advice you are receiving.

Independent advisers - will mean offering advice on all the financial products available in the market, without any restrictions or bias towards a particular product provider. Richmond Independent will be off ering full independent advice as we believe this is the most benefi cial for our clients.

Restricted advisers - will focus their advice on a specifi c range of products. This may be because they specialise in one area only or because they work with a selected range of product providers. Your adviser will need to tell you

which type of service they are off ering and explain any restrictions.

Higher Qualifi cations From 2013 all advisers will be required to hold a higher minimum qualifi cation. From January all fi nancial advisers will have to hold qualifi cations set at level 4. Advisers will also have to spend at least 35 hours per year studying as part of their continuing professional development. They will also be required to sign up to the Financial Service Authority`s (FSA) code of ethics.

We have always aimed to off er clients quality advice and believe that the new changes will further enhance consumer experience so that professional, quality advice is available to you locally.

For more details - and to ask about how we can help please phone Helen Mulvaney (Richmond Independent) on 01395 512166.

Helen MulvaneyBA (Hons), Dip M, DipPFS

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Helen has been advising clients in the East Devon area for the past 20 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

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Our practice can provide risk graded advisory portfolios and a regular valuation and monitoring service using the latest technology.We specialise in this service.

Approaching or in retirement?

For those approaching or in retirement, ensure that all your options have been considered. We research the whole market to fi nd the most suitable annuity and retirement options. We specialise in this service. Richmond Independent is a trading name of

Investment & Financial Solutions Partnership LLP which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority


You may have heard in the news or read in the press about the advent of the retail distribution review known as RDR and wondered what this is all about. This new regime comes into force next year and there are some important changes that you should know about. From 1st January 2013 the new RDR rules come into force around the way you receive fi nancial advice. There are 3 main changes - more transparent charges, higher qualifi cations and a clearer distinction between the diff erent types of advice.

ChargesThese aren't radical changes because consumers have always paid for fi nancial advice. From January charges will be clearer and customers will have the opportunity to pay either a fee directly or to pay from investments. You can choose the best option for you.

The rule change won't aff ect existing commission before 31st December 2012 - but if you need more advice and or if any changes are needed then an independent

adviser cannot receive new commission but a fee can be agreed. Once again, the fee can either be paid from the investment itself or directly.

Type of AdviceAdvisers will be either independent or restricted, depending on the nature of advice they provide.

Make sure that you know the type of advice you are receiving.

Independent advisers - will mean offering advice on all the financial products available in the market, without any restrictions or bias towards a particular product provider. Richmond Independent will be off ering full independent advice as we believe this is the most benefi cial for our clients.

Restricted advisers - will focus their advice on a specifi c range of products. This may be because they specialise in one area only or because they work with a selected range of product providers. Your adviser will need to tell you

which type of service they are off ering and explain any restrictions.

Higher Qualifi cations From 2013 all advisers will be required to hold a higher minimum qualifi cation. From January all fi nancial advisers will have to hold qualifi cations set at level 4. Advisers will also have to spend at least 35 hours per year studying as part of their continuing professional development. They will also be required to sign up to the Financial Service Authority`s (FSA) code of ethics.

We have always aimed to off er clients quality advice and believe that the new changes will further enhance consumer experience so that professional, quality advice is available to you locally.

For more details - and to ask about how we can help please phone Helen Mulvaney (Richmond Independent) on 01395 512166.

Helen MulvaneyBA (Hons), Dip M, DipPFS

Proprietor of Richmond Independent

Helen has been advising clients in the East Devon area for the past 20 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 512166Make sure you get the fi nancial advice you need - important changes are happening next year

MANAGING your MONEY

Independent Financial Adviser Celebrating 20 years of Business in East Devon

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

Need help managing your investments?

Our practice can provide risk graded advisory portfolios and a regular valuation and monitoring service using the latest technology.We specialise in this service.

Approaching or in retirement?

For those approaching or in retirement, ensure that all your options have been considered. We research the whole market to fi nd the most suitable annuity and retirement options. We specialise in this service. Richmond Independent is a trading name of

Investment & Financial Solutions Partnership LLP which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

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