Manaton Messenger Issue 40
Winter 2013/14
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FROM THE EDITOR The New Year has brought no immediate respite from the rain but despite the disruption caused by intermittent, and sometimes more longer term flooding, plenty of work and activity goes on within the Parish and this is highlighted by all the work undertaken by the Parish Hall Committee and its significant number of volunteers. Work on fundraising and carrying out improvements has long been undertaken but this has now been duly recognised through the achievement of gaining the ‘Hallmark’ award. Read about its significance in the Parish Hall pages but as well as recognition and greater promotion it will also hopefully allow the committee to access further funding as and when required. The Parish Hall has been used for a variety of productions throughout the autumn and as well as reports on those you can also have your appetite whetted for the next performance (and the last through the current Villages In Action programme) which is on 13 February and promises to be a wonderful evening of music from award winning duo Ben and Alfie playing the 5-string violin and double bass. Finally, I will soon be stepping aside from my role of editing the Messenger and so am looking for a willing volunteer, or volunteers, to initially assist but ultimately take over this quarterly publication. If you can help with articles, web updates, advertising and crucially just general ideas for content and style then please do get in touch. Previous experience not necessary (as proven, Ed!) but don’t hesitate to contact me on the details below or grab me on my bike, preferably in the evening as I’m going slower coming back up over Trendelbere! As always, many thanks to the advertisers and contributors so please support them with your custom and time in reading the reports and articles. Richard 221 470 or
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MOORLAND SAFETY Recently a local resident suffered two broken ribs during an attack by a cow with calf on Black Hill. This resident is experienced in matters moorland and the incident demonstrates that we are all susceptible to accidents no matter how well prepared we are. We would like to remind parishioners that they should give visitors who may not be “moor aware” some simple advice regarding stock on the moor:
If you have a dog with you keep well clear of any animals;
Never place yourself between a cow and its calf or a stallion and his mares. The Welsh NFU has given the following advice for walkers encountering cattle:
Don't be afraid of them but be mindful they are protective of their young
If you feel threatened let your dog off the lead
Take a walking stick with you Further information and contact details can be found on www.dartmoorcommonerscouncil.org.uk
MANATON CAR SERVICE More drivers are needed to join the rota for the Manaton Car Service, which is available for people needing transport to and from medical appointments. At the moment a very small group of people are sharing the driving. Please consider volunteering for this important service. If you are interested please contact Peter or Ann Mosley on 221 549 for more information.
FRONT COVER IMAGE Happy New Year! As you well know Manaton was not immune to the recent spate of flooding and New Year’s Day brought no respite. With several longstanding issues in the Parish being looked at by Highways (we hope, Ed!) the front cover shows that driving to and from Leighon required an outboard motor!
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FROM THE PARISH COUNCIL I am writing this as a perfect cool, clear Boxing Day draws to a close with the Hunt trotting past my window on their way home and the promise of bubble and squeak with left-overs for dinner. It is the time of year to reflect on the civic excitement in Manaton during the year past and expected in the year ahead, hopefully “not too many” on both counts. Manaton is a pleasant and peaceful place to live; those who want excitement may travel to Bovey Tracey and beyond to experience life on the wild side. In 2013 the proposal to build “affordable” housing in the village threatened to stir the surface of our community. Democracy is an imperfect system of government, as witnessed by the current state of Europe, but it’s the best we have. After consultation by questionnaire and a well-attended open Council meeting in November the Parish Council has decided that it will oppose any application for affordable housing development on the field opposite the Kestor. This decision is in support of the feeling of the majority of the village and a lack of need demonstrated by the response to the Messenger questionnaire In the New Year we hope to complete the second stage of the restoration of the lower bus shelter. This involves removing the overhanging vegetation, inspecting the roof and taking such action as is required to render it an effective shelter for weary travellers and the newspapers. The Council also plans to provide two notice boards for general use but is still awaiting advice from the National Park on the planning implications. The question was posed in October but is obviously very complex as no response has been received to date. For almost two years Alastair Troup has taken the role of Parish Clerk on an expenses only basis while we sought a more permanent appointment. During this period he has provided a superb service to the Council and invaluable support to myself through some difficult issues. Now that he is retiring may I once again express the thanks of the whole Council to Ali and perhaps hope that his involvement with the MPC will not be severed for ever! Also I must welcome Mary Wylie who has joined as our new Clerk and who I look forward to working with through the next year. Finally on behalf of the entire Parish Council may I wish you all a happy and fulfilling 2014 and remind you that extra spice can be added to your life by attending the occasional Parish Council meeting (second Monday of the month) where you can witness the big issues of the day being thrashed out and, Chair permitting, even insert your own oar!
Julian Tope Chair, Manaton Parish Council
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SHOW & FAIR – 09 AUGUST 2014 The 2014EASDON Manaton Show COTTAGE and Fair will be held Saturday Augustnorth 9th. – on Two miles
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This year's committee, elected at theManaton AGM in November will be; Colin Hopkins (Chairman), Clare Boughey (Secretary), Colin Stewart (Treasurer), Nick Payne, Anne Payne, David Rogers, Gilly Everitt, Alison Hydon, Jenny Hugh and Liza offer self catering in a very Clare and Tim Baily.
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The 2013 show was a great success and the plan this year will be to adopt essentially the same arrangements. in our Seventeenth Century Dartmoor With so many members of the committee retiring we are losing decades of expertise and insight and the new Farmhouse in a tranquil setting with views over committee will be faced with some considerable challenges. Nevertheless, there remain many people in the village a lovely wooded valley toward Hameldown. We with experience gained over the years and we are hoping their advice and guidance will see us through. The Show specialise in vegetarian organic breakfasts and Fair is an integral part of the Manaton community and a summer's day of fun and gentle competition is such a sourced where possible from local produce. We delight, we must do our best to ensure its continuity.
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problems. The main attractions of the marquee and its competitions, the arena with its children's games and dog show and us onrefreshments 01647 221389 or efrom mail the ParishContact Hall with its splendid will be unchanged last on year. Events for the arena still have to be determined; indeed, we still need to find an organizer for these with some urgency. Because 2014 will be the centenary year of the outbreak of the 1914 - 1918 war (and nationwide commemorations are planned) we thought that a Church Exhibition with contributions by all those associated with the armed forces during the last century would be in keeping with the general mood. Memorabilia from the military or civilian life of wartime could be assembled and displayed and perhaps a suitable music recital arranged. We would, of course, need an officer-incharge or, at least, a group of enthusiasts to make it work - all suggestions will be very welcome. Future editions of the Manaton Messenger will let you know how our plans are progressing. To supplement these we aim to set up a Manaton Show and Fair Website and a Newsletter sent out by e-mail. Anyone sending their email address to
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New Year’s resolutions thatof are good nature suggestions to get you going from Peter Exley the RSPB. Have for a healthy, happy and nature friendly 2014!
Looking for some alternative New Year resolutions? As winter drags slowly towards spring, here arethsome Do the world’s biggest bird survey - join over half a million others on 25-26 January for the 35 Big Garden suggestions to get you going from Peter Exley of the RSPB. Have a healthy, happy and nature friendly 2014! Birdwatch. Just count what birds (and mammals) you see for an hour, and send in your results. Do the world’s biggest bird survey - join over half a million others on 25-26 January for the 35th Big Garden Cut your hedges now - late winter is the best time to trim hedges, before birds start nesting in spring. Birdwatch. Just count what birds (and mammals) you see for an hour, and send in your results. Don’t use pesticides or peat - especially neonicotinoids. Bees are in real trouble, and without their pollinating, Cut your hedges now - late winter is the best time to trim hedges, before birds start nesting in spring. we are in real trouble too. And there are plenty of sustainable alternatives to peat. Don’t use pesticides or peat - especially neonicotinoids. Bees are in real trouble, and without their pollinating, Feed the birds - as we head into the coldest winter months, natural food is rapidly running out, so wildlife we are in real trouble too. And there are plenty of sustainable alternatives to peat. needs your help more than ever! Have a look at www.rspb.org.uk/feeding for lots of advice Feed the birds - as we head into the coldest winter months, natural food is rapidly running out, so wildlife Give birds and bats a home - now’s the best time to put up a nestbox or bat box. You can buy or make homes needs your help more than ever! Have a look at www.rspb.org.uk/feeding for lots of advice for everything from blue tits to robins, house sparrows to house martins, swifts to bats. Give birds and bats a home - now’s the best time to put up a nestbox or bat box. You can buy or make homes Give bugs a home - build a bug hotel! Create creating somewhere with lots of nooks and crannies, and you’ll be for everything from blue tits to robins, house sparrows to house martins, swifts to bats. making a home for a whole host of creepy crawlies, and food for everything from blackbirds to hedgehogs. Give bugs a home - build a bug hotel! Create creating somewhere with lots of nooks and crannies, and you’ll be making a home for a whole host of creepy crawlies, and food for everything from blackbirds to hedgehogs.
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PARISH HALL MATTERS HALL REFURBISHMENT PROJECT To celebrate the completion of the current phase of the hall refurbishment programme a celebratory wine and cheese party was held on November 1st 2013. The project had come to fruition, on time and on budget, at the cost of £20,000. The asbestos lined porch had been removed, a new wheelchair compliant access slope installed and the crumbling car park re-surfaced for the first time in living memory.
FROM THIS IN 2005
The total sum was met by generous grants from Awards for All; Viridor Environmental Services; The Charles Haywood Foundation; The Viscount Amory Charitable Trust; The Claude and Margaret Pike Trust; Devon County Councillor George Gribble and the Phoebe Wortley Talbot Charitable Trust.
The party was supported by the Parish Council; Show and Fair; Manaton WI and MPHMC and the opportunity was taken to express appreciation to Marcia Webster in particular, for her skill in fund raising, and make token presentations to Marcia and Douglas Webster who had made major contributions to these bodies over the last decade in general. TO THIS IN 2013
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HALLMARK AWARD AIM OF HALLMARK The Community Council of Devon operates Hallmark in Devon. The aim of Hallmark is to recognise the good and hard work undertaken by volunteer management committees, and to encourage improvement and development. Hallmark acts as a signpost and a beacon to the local community, partners and funders. It shows that committees are managed correctly and are meeting all their legal obligations. The aim of the awards is to:
Encourage, establish and reward good practice
Encourage improvement in establishing policy and procedures
Obtain recognition from other bodies of high standard of management
HALLMARK 1 AND 2 AWARDED TO MANATON The committee have been planning to apply for Hallmark 1 and 2 for some time. Having failed in one of our grant applications because we were not in the Hallmark scheme and having now completed the exterior improvements necessary, we applied for and underwent an inspection on December 11th. The inspection went very well—we had put a huge amount of effort into preparing the Hall and the paperwork for it-and we have now had confirmation of our success. To reproduce excerpts from the assessors report,
What difference does it make? Possibly not a lot - we have a Hall available to the community of which we can be proud anyway. But it sets standards which we should aim to maintain, it is helpful in advertising the hall as a venue for hiring from outside the village and it is increasingly important for future grant applications.
Thanks We would also like to thank Sal Stapley who was kind enough to step up and take Parish Hall bookings and enquiries during the busy period leading up to the Hallmark assessment. Bookings and enquiries have now reverted to Jan Baker (221 363)
VILLAGES IN ACTION PROGRAMME Gaynor Bartlett and her team of helpers has been the inspiration behind the very popular and successful entertainments held in the Hall this autumn, reported below. The committee is very grateful to her for organising them in addition to the equally successful markets and coffee mornings and upkeep of the hanging baskets and tubs.
Neal King, Chairman MPHMC and Jan Baker, Secretary
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VILLAGES VILLAGES IN IN ACTIONACTIONREFLECTIONS REFLECTIONS ON ON MANATON’S MANATON’S AUTUMN AUTUMN SEASON SEASON OF OF SHOWS SHOWS Once Once upon upon a a time time in in a a Western Western -- Le Le Navet Navet Bete Bete Theatre Theatre Company Company Back in October the Manaton audience was treated to action that was non-stop from start to finish, fast paced, Back in October the Manaton audience was treated to action that was non-stop from start to finish, fast paced, with high energy showing physical theatre and slapstick comedy at its best. with high energy showing physical theatre and slapstick comedy at its best.
The audience was essential to the performance and we continually shared the joy, jubilance, despair and confusion The audience was essential to the performance and we continually shared the joy, jubilance, despair and confusion of each character. of each character. Individual members in the audience were drawn into the show in quite remarkable ways. Jane Hewitt and Julian Individual members in the audience were drawn into the show in quite remarkable ways. Jane Hewitt and Julian Tope were fortunate to be sitting in the front row where the saloon bar spittoon was located at their feet, much to Tope were fortunate to be sitting in the front row where the saloon bar spittoon was located at their feet, much to the amusement of the rest of the audience. Later Jane and Julian were keen to dance for us as part of the action the amusement of the rest of the audience. Later Jane and Julian were keen to dance for us as part of the action in an energetic and skilful display of extreme line dancing. Karen, Dave and Olivia Tuppy were at different points in an energetic and skilful display of extreme line dancing. Karen, Dave and Olivia Tuppy were at different points all individually involved by the cast. all individually involved by the cast. Le Navet Bete are relentless in their enthusiasm and the performance was full of hilarious, ridiculous and Le Navet Bete are relentless in their enthusiasm and the performance was full of hilarious, ridiculous and occasionally squeamish fall-down-and-get-up-again moments, including the adventures of a guy with a beard in a occasionally squeamish fall-down-and-get-up-again moments, including the adventures of a guy with a beard in a tin bath, the three amigos, several death/near death/life after death experiences, something quite dramatic tin bath, the three amigos, several death/near death/life after death experiences, something quite dramatic involving a runaway train, the kidnapping of Karen Tuppy and a subsequent marriage proposal. A notable thing involving a runaway train, the kidnapping of Karen Tuppy and a subsequent marriage proposal. A notable thing about Le Navet Bete is the genuine pleasure they take in performing for us and with each other. Underpinning about Le Navet Bete is the genuine pleasure they take in performing for us and with each other. Underpinning their non-stop madcap routines and clowning calamities lies a precise sense of complicity and comedic timing. their non-stop madcap routines and clowning calamities lies a precise sense of complicity and comedic timing. ‘Once Upon A Time In A Western’ took us from the sublime to the ridiculous and through relentless laughter we ‘Once Upon A Time In A Western’ took us from the sublime to the ridiculous and through relentless laughter we were able to see the humanity and the flaws in us all. If you missed it you missed a real gem. were able to see the humanity and the flaws in us all. If you missed it you missed a real gem.
Thanks to Kerry Torrens, Anne Payne, Nick Payne- publicity. Rosemary Allen, Jan Baker, Yvonne Crout, Helen Thanks to Kerry Torrens, Anne Payne, Nick Payne- publicity. Rosemary Allen, Jan Baker, Yvonne Crout, Helen DeBurton, Lyn Warne - provision cakes. Jan Baker, Joyce King, Neal King, Juliet Rich, Glyn Bartlett – help on DeBurton, Lyn Warne - provision cakes. Jan Baker, Joyce King, Neal King, Juliet Rich, Glyn Bartlett – help on night. night.
If If the the shoe shoe fits fits -- C-Scape C-Scape Theatre Theatre Company Company The excited audience of whole families with young The excited audience of whole families with young in November last year. A beautiful display of large in November last year. A beautiful display of large
children from 2 to 11yrs entered into a transformed Parish Hall children from 2 to 11yrs entered into a transformed Parish Hall colourful shoeboxes piled high all magically lit in warm colours. colourful shoeboxes piled high all magically lit in warm colours.
Image: Image: Shoe shaped Shoe shaped cookies and shoe cookies and shoe cup-cakes cup-cakes
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This three woman production is set in a shoe shop, where old and battered shoes are sold alongside the new and shiny, valued as much for their stories as for how they look. The shop provides the backdrop for narratives such as the impatient boy who couldn't resist putting on the slippers he must not touch; the cowboy who forever gallops across the sky, the fantastical serenity of an under-water scene with improvised shoe jelly fish and sea horses and a re-telling of the Emperor's new shoes! The play unfolds through dance, song and even a Velcro instrumental with a lot of audience interaction. Both children and adults were transfixed by the 50-minute show, which was a real achievement given the ages of the children in the audience. The performers from the C-Scape Dance Company are superb, bringing to life a host of characters with the most simple props and costume changes. A 3 year olds verdict, "I liked the dancing best and the shoes..." It's not just stay and play with this show - it's get up onto the stage and dance, play and dress up with the many pairs of shoes provided! A highly imaginative, creative and spellbinding show. The show was all the more special for the take away shoe shaped cookies and shoe cup-cakes that children proudly took away or ate at the end of the show beautifully and creatively crafted by Kerry Torrens. Thanks to Kerry Torrens, Anne Builder and Mary Hugo for the cakes and cookies. Kerry Torrens, Anne & Nick Payne publicity. Wellingham for help at show.
Helen Dommett, Neal King, Jan Baker, Kerry Torrens and Janet
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BEN & ALFIE - THURSDAY 13TH FEBRUARY AT 7:30PM Following the very successful “Once upon a time in a Western” and “If the shoe fits” this is our last Villages in Action show this season. Ben and Alfie are an engagingly individual duo of 5-string Violin, Double Bass and voices whose achievements include winning the prestigious Musicians Union Ensemble Award. Their music has been described as atmospheric, hauntingly beautiful and powerful whilst their lyrics are poetic, expansive and thought provoking. Over the last few years this young, talented duo have been engaged for private events, festivals, concerts and commissioned music for film, theatre and dance (and one 16th Century Mural!). Their entire repertoire is original and some is inspired by their time in Senegal. Ben and Alfie were classically trained but then began playing/arranging old folk tunes. Throughout they have picked up many different musical influences that shape the music. These include Western and Eastern European Folk, Jazz, Classical, West African and South American influences. Their music has a strong “folk music” feel, yet the textures of classical music are also evident in their stylish and atmospheric compositions. Now with two albums under their belts and an appearance at the Albert Hall, the duo are quickly establishing themselves as one of the hottest new talents around. Tickets £8 adults £5:50 children £6:00 concessions Further details and tickets contact Gaynor Bartlett 01647 221478.
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MANATON MOVERS - EXERCISE FOR MIND AND BODY Every Monday in the parish hall from 2pm to 3.30pm, only £3 a session and a cheery cup of tea afterwards. potentially homicidal wifefeeling aroundbetter every- and well A of Rant in MOVERS the Ruts It is a kind Mindfulness to Music, a sort of meditative dancing. You always come back MANATON MANATON MOVERS MOVERS -- EXERCISE EXERCISE MIND AND AND BODY BODY MANATON - EXERCISEFOR FOR MIND AND BODY exercised. corner. Every Every Monday Monday ininthe the parish parish hall hallhall from from 2pm 2pm to to 3.30pm, 3.30pm, only £3£3 a session session and and aa cheery cheery cup cup of ofof tea tea afterwards. afterwards. While picking blackberries recently I Every Monday in the parish from 2pm to 3.30pm, only a session and a cheery cup tea afterwards. The music evokes variousto moods, but you can move exactly as your body feels like moving. Itbetter seems--and to create a ItIt isisIt aa kind kind of of Mindfulness Mindfulness to Music, Music, a a sort sort of of meditative meditative dancing. You always always come come back back feeling feeling better well well is a kind of Mindfulness to Music, a sort of meditative dancing. You always come back feelingtobetter and well Life in the country is supposed be a -and was musing as I often do on the sense of companionship too, although we are all connecting to the music quite differently. exercised. exercised. The TheThe music music evokes evokes various various moods, moods, butbut you you cancan move exactly as asas your your body body feels feels like like moving. moving. seems toto exercised. music evokes moods, you move exactly your body feels like moving. seems to slower affair than in the town, with a ItItItseems enormous privilege itvarious is to live inbut Suitable for all, whatever your age, experience orare ability. Why not give us music a go and find out if it's for you. create create a a sense sense of of companionship companionship too, too, although although we we are all connecting to the the music quite quite differently. differently. create Manaton, a sense of companionship too,and although to the music quite corresponding increase indifferently. contentment a bubble of calm night we are all connecting Suitable Suitable for forall, all,whatever whatever your yourage, age, experience experience or or ability. ability. Why notnot give us usus aa go gogo and and find find out out ififit's for for you. you. Suitable for all, whatever age, give a and find out ifit's it's for you. and longevity. I would ask those who time darkness in ayour world ofexperience chaos andor24ability. Why
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Centre of the image Alien invasion or Castle Drogo? The white wrapped castle ‘now visible’ from Manaton Rocks
While Castle Drogo is being restored, it is covered in huge scaffolding which is then covered in shiny white waterproof material. Suddenly we are noticing it on the skyline where we have never seen the castle before. First place we noticed it was driving down "Beckaford" road, having passed the "dog walkers" car park on the left and where the view opens up over the valley. Second place was when we did a circular walk from Soussons farm. Up through Challacombe, then towards Headland Warren. We picnicked on the Two Moors way as we turned towards Warren House Inn and suddenly saw it across the Teign valley. Last place was as we drove back from Tavistock, past Warren House Inn, up the hill and when the road starts to go downhill towards the cattle grid before coming to Long Lane/Chagford crossing. Has anyone else seen it from unexpected places? And it will be interesting to see if we can see the castle from these view-points when finally the huge wraps are off. See the article on the website – www.manaton.org.uk – and add your own images and ‘sightings’ Jill Rogers For more information on the project to make Castle Drogo watertight for the first time in its history visit the National Trust website at http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo/our-work/projects/ Or visit the Castle and get the opportunity to explore rooms that have never been open to the public before or during special events take advantage of being guided round the works being undertaken. The scale of the works is on a grand scale:
The roof area is roughly equivalent to two international football pitches.
A high-tech roof system will be installed which has a two layer membrane, designed to cope with extremes of temperature
In order to lay the new waterproof system, 2,355 granite blocks weighing 680 tonnes will have to be removed and then reinstated. This will involve moving and reassembling entire battlements and large sections of the castle walls.
Redesign of the roof gullies to accommodate the heavy Dartmoor rainfall.
The cracked cement pointing will need to be removed and replaced with an improved lime based mortar. The sheer amount of new pointing required stretches to an impressive 60,000 metres (laid in a line it would stretch all the way from Castle Drogo to Lundy Island).
In addition some 913 windows containing over 13,000 panes will be cleaned and the lead replaced to stop them leaking.
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