LAPFORD LOOKOUT

YOUR LOCAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Year 19 ~ Issue 5

May 2016

Lapford Village
Market
Saturday 28th May ~ 11am 1pm
Lapford Victory Hall
Lots of lovely stalls, home-made
& home-grown goods, prize draw,
refreshments & light lunches
Come along for a cuppa!
For further information and to book a stall,
contact Gemma Cran 83172 / 07890 407210

FUN QUIZ
LAPFORD VICTORY HALL
7.30 P.M., FRIDAY 20TH MAY
TEAMS OF 4
ENTRY 5 PER PERSON,
TO INCLUDE HALF
TIME SNACK.
LICENSED BAR.
ENTRIES TO: ANDY
0136383332
(BY MAY 14th PLEASE)
IN AID OF
VILLAGE HALL
FUNDS

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THE FRIENDS OF
St. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY CHURCH,
LAPFORD
ELEVENSES IN CHURCH
SATURDAY 7th MAY - 10am to 12noon
in the Parish Church
There will be a Bring and Buy Stall for
cakes, savouries, preserves and produce.
Come along, enjoy a cup of tea,
home-made cakes,
and a good chat with your neighbours.
We would particularly like to welcome
new residents to the village - do come along and meet the
natives - you are assured of a warm welcome!
This month sees the beginning of the eighth year of The
Friends. Our AGM will be held on 8th of May,
following a Eucharist at 9.30am.
The new committee will be elected, with short reports on
the activities of the Friends.
New members are always
welcome - do come along and
see what we are about we would love to see you

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NEW TO BEES
Tuesday 3 May 7.30pm
Meadow Suite,
Lords Meadow Leisure Centre, Crediton

The Parish Church In May

Sun 1st
Easter 6, Rogation Sunday
9.30 a.m.
Lay Led Morning Prayer
Thurs 5th
Ascension Day
7.30 p.m.
At St. Andrews Colebrooke
Sat 7th
Friends of St. Thomas of Canterbury
10.30-12 noon
Coffee Morning in the Church
Sun 8th
Common Worship Eucharist
9.30 a.m.
followed by The Friends of St Thomas of
Canterbury A.G.M.
Sun 15th
Pentecost
5.00 p.m.
Mission Community Eucharist
At St. Andrews Colebrooke
The Bishop of Crediton: Dame Sarah
Mulhally will be presiding
Wed 18th
Holy Communion
10.30 a.m. Book of Common Prayer
Sun 22nd
Trinity Sunday
9.00 a.m.
Common Worship Eucharist
Celebrant: Revd. Lindsey Starrs
Sun 29th
Trinity 1
10.30 a.m. Mission Community Eucharist
St. Marys, Down St. Mary.

Illustrated talk by novice bee-keeper Imogen

Hallam. Share in her enthusiasm and experiences. Discussion
and refreshments to follow [please bring a donation!]
... join us for an evening talk introducing the topic of honey
bees and their lifecycle, the plants they love and some of their
fascinating ways. I am the Exeter swarm coordinator this year
and who knows I may have some interesting anecdotes and
tales of swarm catching to tell as the year progresses."

LAPFORD OUTREACH POST OFFICE

OPENING HOURS:
Monday 9.00 - 13.00
Tuesday 13.00 - 17.00
Friday 9.00 - 13.00

TO CONTACT THE EDITOR

Write to:

Jeanne Whittaker
Sunnyside, 22 Orchard Way,
Lapford, Crediton,
EX17 6PR

Tel:
E-mail:
By hand:

(01363) 83068
lapfordlookout@btinternet.com
Use the box in The Orchard Centre
or the Editors letterbox

Deadline for inclusion in the next issue: 6 pm on the 14th May for inclusion in June 2016 issue
Contributions are welcome, to be used at the Editors discretion.
The views in this newsletter do not necessarily represent the views of the editorial team.
All information in this newsletter is copyright
and may not be reproduced without the permission of the Editor.

Christians Together in Lapford welcome you to:

The Parish Church
On the first, second and third Sunday of each month, at 9.30am,
Lay led Morning Prayer followed by coffee
4th Sunday at 9.00am, Common Worship Eucharist
5th Sunday at 10.30am Mission Community C W Eucharist - Venue to be posted on Church notice board
Contact: The Reverend Lindsey Starrs - Tel: 877221 - Please avoid her day off (Friday)
Churchwarden - Sheila Stoneman - Tel: 83610
The Congregational Church
Services every Sunday 11.00 am and 6.30 pm
(Childrens Club and Crche every Sunday)
Mid-week Meetings Tuesday 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm plus others as arranged - see Church Newsletter
Contact: David and Vivien Bulley - Tel: 83374
or
Peter and Viv Lacey -Tel: 884230
Yeo Valley Christian Fellowship
Meets every Sunday morning at 10.30 am in the Victory Hall
(Live Wires meet each Sunday in the Committee Room at 10.45am)
4th Sunday of the month is Family Service
Tuesday at 7.30 pm and Wednesday morning at 10.30 am there is Bible study in a house group
Contact: Briony Clinch - Tel: 83666
All the Churches welcome everyone to any of their services and social events.
We look forward to fellowship with you.
Lapford Lookout

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DATES TO LOOKOUT FOR

May 2016
4th

Parish Council Annual Meeting,

7.00pm at Parish Church.

7th

Friends of St Thomas Elevenses, 10am to 12noon in

Parish Church.

11th

Lapford Over 60s trip Dorchester Market

Leave Lapford 9am.
Spitfire From Scratch, talk by Martin Phillips,
Morchard Bishop Primary School Hall, 7.30pm.

14th

Horticultural Society Coffee Morning,

10.3-am to 12noon in Victory Hall.
Copy deadline 6pm for Lapford Lookout.

17th

Lapford Horticultural Society, 7.30 Victory Hall Small

Room, speaker Paul Rendell.

18th

U3A meeting, Boniface Centre, Crediton

10am to 12noon

18th

Eggesford Foxhounds, point to point, Upcott Cross

First race 5pm.

20th

Fun Quiz in aid of Victory Hall funds ~

7.30pm, Victory Hall.

27th

Bow YFC Disco - Victory Hall, 9pm to 1am.

28th

Lapford Village Market - 11am to 1pm, Victory Hall.

June 2016
1st

Parish Council Meeting, 7.30pm, Orchard Centre.

11th

C.R.Y. Tabletop/coffee morning, 10am to 12noon.

Queens 90th birthday picnic/tea
2pm family games on Playing Field.
4pm tea/picnic in Victory Hall/Village Green

14th

Copy deadline 6pm for Lapford Lookout.

15th

Lapford Over 60s trip Bishops Lydeard to Minehead

9.00am start

25th

Lapford Village Market - 11am to 1pm, Victory Hall.

NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE

Donations can be made at
Boniface Centre, Crediton,
on Tuesdays 10th or 24th May
at 13:10 to 15:15 and 16:15 to 19:15
Or at Chulmleigh Community College
on Friday 3rd June
at 13.00 to 15.15 and 16.15 to 18.30
Call the donor helpline on 0300 123 23 23
for more information or to book an appointment
or book online at www.blood.co.uk
Do something amazing - Give Blood!

LAST POSTING TIMES AROUND THE VILLAGE

Mon-Fri Saturday
Eastington Cross
4.30pm
11.00 a.m.
Woodland Cottage
3.00 p.m. 7.30 a.m.
Industrial Estate
9.00 a.m. 7.00 a.m.
Highfield
4.45 p.m. 10.15 a.m.
Orchard Way
9.00 a.m. 7.00 a.m.
Saxtons
4.30 p.m. 10.15 a.m.
Morchard Road
5.00 p.m. 11.15 a.m.
In addition, items left at the Post Office during
opening hours will be posted that day via North
Tawton.
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March Weather in Lapford:

March was cooler and wetter than average, despite a dry
fortnight mid-month.
The warmest day was the 25th with a maximum of 14.6 C
and the coolest was the 6th which only managed to reach 6.2
C. The coldest night was on the 18th when the air
temperature fell to -1.4 C and the grass fell to -5.1 C. There
were a large amount of nights with ground frosts which has
inhibited plant and grass growth through the month.
Total rainfall was 89.3mm (3.51), with nearly half of that
falling in a few days near the end of the month. The wettest
day was the 27th with a fall of 21.1mm. The 8th was also a
wet day with 20.7mm.
The windiest day was the 2nd with a gust of 59
m.p.h. The 9th also saw a blast of 57 m.p.h.

Andy Epstein

Crediton & District

Monthly Meeting 18th May, 2016

Boniface Centre 10am 12pm
Allan Woolley speaks on: The Future of Air Power
Become a member and join one or more
of our interest groups such as walking, pub lunches,
French, board-games, philosophy, science,
grandparents and many more
Unlimited tea & coffee 1.50

THE FRIENDS OF
St. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY CHURCH
LAPFORD
Easter Saturday saw the rain clouds descend, but that did
not deter the hunt for Easter Eggs - this time around the
Parish Church. It was good to welcome so many families.
All clues were discovered, eggs and goody bags collected
before hot cross buns, drink and craft activities were
enjoyed at the ARK. This was our third such enterprise,
jointly with the Yeo Valley Christian Fellowship and the
Congregational Church. Thank you to all who came, all
who helped, and we look forward to seeing you at another
such event next Easter.
Lapford Lookout

Lapford Spring Fair,

Organised by Sheila Stoneman and her band of helpers
raised 299 for Parish Church funds.
Jenny Gray and Ron Hepworth ran the draw,.
Teas were served by Sheila Stoneman, Mary Brown, Stella
Drew and Ruth Hodge.
The Cake stall was run by Rene Hepworth and Joan
Graham.
Edna Copus ran the Friends stall.
Sylvia Dallas, and Anita Taylor looked after the plants.
Revd John Copus took the Easter Sunday Eucharist at the
Parish Church which was beautifully decorated and
fragrant with the smell of lilies, which had all been arranged
by Church Warden Sheila Stoneman and her band of
helpers.
The Churches Together in Lapford, led by Edna Copus of
the Friends of St. Thomas of Canterbury, and helpers,
organised a very successful Easter Egg hunt, which was
held in the Parish Church, due to the very wet weather. This
was attended by 18, families including around 3 dozen
children, who all found their Easter Eggs, and also went
home with a Goodie Bag.
Afterwards everyone was welcomed into the ARK for Hot
Cross Buns and craft work for the children.

MARGARET TUCKER
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Come and
have a look!
School meals available.
Spaces for 2+ year olds.
2gether scheme provider
please ask for more details.
We are open Monday,
Wednesday and Friday
9.153.15

Lapford Pre-school
Eastington Lane,
Lapford,
Devon,
EX17 6QE
Please contact:
Lorraine Kigongo
07817412699/
07940 185713

15 hours free funding

for 3/4 year olds
Spring is here and that means
that seeds are being sown for
our summer Table Top Sale
and Coffee Morning on
Saturday 11th June, 1012noon in the Victory Hall,

Lapford.
Get your locally grown plants, hand-crafted cards, plus other
fantastic bargains! Once youve browsed you can then enjoy
a lovely cuppa and biscuits, and have a natter with friends.
Admission is FREE
To book a table (4), please ring: 01363 83178/83660

Lapford Victory Hall

Second Friday of the month
6 p.m. 7.45 p.m.
For kids age 7-12
Sub: 1.50 per session
(each additional family member 1 only)
Activities include: tuck shop, football skills,
making crafts, playing board-games or tabletennis, wii games, darts, decorating cakes
and lots more!
Come along and see what its all about!

SEE YOU THERE!

GRASS CUTTING TENDER INFORMATION

Lapford Parish Council put out this tender invitation for
grass cutting around the Village for 2016/17.
If you are interested in providing a quote, please use the
specification below.
The quote we request is as follows to start in June 2016
Parish Council Property
1. Grass around Victory Hall x 10
2. Strimming around Flower Box at village sign at top of
village x 4
3. Strimming around the village seats situated at top of
village, Eastington Lane and opposite Highfield x 4
Grass cuttings to be taken away by you.
Church Green Trustees
1. Cutting grass on Lapford Village Green and around
Melissa Lake Memorial Shelter x 10
Grass cuttings to be taken away by you.
It is also a requirement that you hold Public Liability
Insurance to the value of 2 million - policy available for
inspection upon request.
Please reply to the Clerk to Lapford Parish Council by
23rd May 2016 using the details within the contact section
of this Lapford Lookout.

Lapford Lookout

SPITFIRE FROM SCRATCH

MY JOURNEY
Hear the story of the re-building of a Supermarine
Spitfire Mk 1X from a dilapidated condition with
many missing parts to a pristine flying icon.
Come and listen to local businessman Martin
Phillips making his dream a reality.

Wednesday 11th May at 7.30pm

At Morchard Bishop Primary School hall
Tickets in advance 2.50
available from school office [01363 877328]
or 3 on the evening.
[Proceeds to Kasaana Appeal Ugandan link school]
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Bow YFC Disco

Friday 27th May,
9pm 1am
Lapford Victory Hall
We hope to keep noise to a minimum on this
evening, however apologise in advance for
any disruption.
5 members ~ 7 non-members
Please feel free to come along on the
evening if youd like to, all
over 18s welcome!

LAPFORD REVEL
URGENT NOTICE
Please, does anyone in the village
hold a Chapter 8 qualification for
road signage? The Revel Committee would be
really pleased if you could get in touch in order
to discuss signage details for Revel Thursday this
year, 7th July.
Contact Darren on 01363 83326
darrencrump99@hotmail.co.uk
Thank you!

Pictured are the winners at the Lapford Horticultural Society

Spring Show. Centre is Sue Briant-Evans being presented
with the Challenge Cup donated by Mary in memory of her
late mother Joan Henderson, who was always a great
supporter of the Lapford Show, and who won many prizes.
Although the entries were somewhat lower than usual, the
quality of the exhibits were of good quality said the Judges,
who were Angela Searle - Cookery and Crafts; Mary Tasker Floral Art; Bert Jewell - Flowers and Vegetables, and
photography.
Top winners were: Photography, Spring Landscape, lst Bill
Graham, 2nd Rebecca Holley, 3rd Joan Graham. People,
1st /2nd Jeanne Whittaker, 3rd Rebecca Holley. Crafts
Rebecca Holley, Sue Briant-Evans, Trisha Mumford.
Homecraft, Rowan Peto, Trisha Mumford, James Mumford,
Edna Copus, Sue Briant Evans. Floral Art Ruth Hodge and
Joan Graham. Vegetables, Edna Copus, Sue Briant-Evans,
Joyce Mann, Eileen Ridd, Noel Parry. Daffodils Eileen Ridd,
Sue Briant Evans, Noel Parry, Joan Graham. Other flowers
and pot plants., Edna Copus, Noel Parry, Joan Graham, Sue
Braint-Evans, Joyce Mann. Hens Eggs, Sue Briant-Evans.
There were 95 entries, and the Joan Henderson Memorial
Cup, donated by Joan Hendersons daughter Mary, for most
points in the show, was won by Sue Briant-Evans, runner up
was Joan Graham, and 3rd Eileen Ridd. It was a most
enjoyable show, which concluded with a Grand Draw.
Chairman Sue Briant-Evans, thanked everyone for coming
and exhibiting, and said it would be really great if more
villagers entered in the Rose and Sweet Pea show in July.
schedules will be available, in due course.

Chulmleigh Tennis Club is holding a

MARGARET TUCKER

Great British Tennis Weekend on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15

May. There will be a free family session from 10-11.30 on
Saturday, where everyone will have a chance to try out the ball
cannon, play touch and mini tennis. This is aimed at children of
all ages!
On Sunday, from 10-12, there will be a social session where
players mix up and play singles and doubles friendly matches
with nothing too serious!
Come and have fun!
www.facebook.com/chulmleightennisclub/
chulmleightennisclub@hotmail.co.uk
01769 580819
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LAPFORD
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY
SPRING SHOW

Pictured is Mrs Joan Graham, who at only her second show

won two first prizes with her pot plants.

MARGARET TUCKER
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Lapstock
Saturday 30th July 2016
Locals Tickets
10 adult before July
at local outlets or
community groups
Full Price
20 Gate
15 On-line
www.lapstock.org.uk

It has been a busy Easter

holidays for Andy Bourner
(Bourne from nature), the staff
and volunteers at the Preschool. Thank you to all who
have helped! We have moved
things around within the
building to create an office, a
new place for the cloakroom
and making a larger space for the children to learn
and have fun.

News from Lapford Dog Club

Kennel Club Good

Citizens
Since Lapford Dog Club obtained
listed Status from the Kennel Club last
Autumn, it has been offering their
puppy assessment to all dogs and handlers on the puppy
course. Just before Easter the Club was proud to hold its first
Bronze level assessment. Peter Crotty, a founder member of
the club and KC assessor kindly came over to Lapford to put
seventeen dogs and handlers through the tests. Included in the
assessment were control at door, recall, walking in a controlled
manner amongst people and dogs and a one minute stay. At the
end of a stressful evening Peter was proud to announce that all
dogs had passed with flying colours.
Lynne Totterdell & Bella
Lizzie Edwards & Phoebe
Marie Callister & Beau
Jules Hooper & Willow
Dale Linney & Wilson
Laurie Busby & Eirik
Hilary Johnson & Oz
Carol Woodward Jones &
Trigger

Eleanor Pugh & Tangle

Lynn Hayes with Prudence,
Hector & Olive
Nate Hayes & Marie May
Brian Hollingsworth & Mini
Donna Parrott & Georgie
Sara Thurgood & Nellie
Ann Burrow & Glen

Villagers might be interested to know that the Kennel Club

puts great emphasis on cleanliness, and to pass the tests all
owners must be carrying some form of poop scoop/bags

Agility
Several members of the Dog club are now regularly competing
at KC shows. At a recent show organised by Dartmoor DTC,
in Okehampton, Trisha Mumford with her Flatcoat Cirrus won
the Grade 1 Agility beating Chris Knox and Daisy by less then
half a second. Trisha and Cirrus have therefore progressed to
grade 2. Both Chris and Trisha are regular obedience trainers
for the Club.

This half term we are looking at 'growing & science'

- growing beans, seed sorting, life cycles, kite flying,
floating & sinking are just some of our activities.
Please look out for information regarding a new
'good clothes and paired shoes' drop off point!
If you require any information about the pre-school
or want to look around,
please contact:
Lorraine on 01363 83162 ext 208
or lapfordpreschool@gmail.com

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May The asparagus season!

Tender raw asparagus tips are good in a rice salad

made from:
cold, boiled long grain brown rice, chopped hard
boiled, local, free-range eggs, mayonnaise, lemon
juice, seasoned with freshly ground pepper. Garnish
with chopped chives.
Fresh asparagus is delicious when steamed until
just tender, brushed with melted butter, sprinkled
with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and browned
under the grill.
Make the most of home grown or local asparagus
by saving the water in which it is cooked as a stock
for soup or risotto.

Paul Cleave

I am writing this on April 11th so it can be published in the May Lapford

Lookout.
Lapford Football Team continues its excellent form, unbeaten since last months
details and still piling up the goals. They have won all six matches since then,
home and away, scoring 44 goals to 3 against. They beat Tedburn St. Mary 4-0,
Newton Poppleford 7-2, Topsham 8-0, Thorverton 5-1 at home, Exmouth
Amateurs 10-0, and Thorverton away by 10-0, an average of over 6 a match.
So, for the third year running, they are very likely to be promoted again. At the moment Chagford are
top, but Lapford have games in hand. One or two other players should be mentioned as well as the three
Tucker boys and Harry Leach. Matt Parcell, Lapfords goal keeper has kept the opponents out so often
with his fine saves, and Guy Hoskins - not only with his sound defensive play, but also his enormous
throw-ins from the touch line. Theres not a player in the English Premier League who can throw further.
He can reach the far side of the goal area, as far as a normal corner kick. Thats of huge benefit in attack
and just as useful in defence as he clears downfield.
But no Club can succeed with good management, and Lapford are well blessed in that respect with Niall
McAreavey as Manager, John (Bimbo) Burrows as long-time Secretary, and Nick Tucker as Assistant
Manager for as many years. With the cup final now just over a fortnight way, lets hope all continues to
go well. COME ON LAPFORD!
The 2nd team under the management of Gavin Burrows and Adam Phillips are going well too, with the
possibility of promotion themselves, and also with some of their players coming through the ranks as
named subs.

Noel Parry
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May in the Garden and Allotment

The Vegetable and Fruit Garden
The days are getting longer, the soil warmer and with a bit of luck the likelihood of a late frost will
have receded by the end of the month. Whilst you dont need to grow your potatoes in ridges it is a good idea, as you
hoe those little weeds, to pull a little soil over the row of potato plants. You cant draw a hoe really close to the plants
for fear of damaging underground shoots which will in turn grow potatoes. Little tiny weeds that you dont hoe up will
die if they are buried away from sunlight. Also some of the potato tubers will grow very close to the surface and will
push through the top of the soil. If you pull a bit of extra soil over this area around the plants the tubers wont go green
in the sunshine which renders them inedible.
You can direct sow French and runner beans, carrots, sweet corn, squash and pumpkins during this month. Also
sow peas in succession so that you get a continuous harvest through the Summer. Courgettes can be direct sown this
month or plants raised in pots from seed planted in April, can be planted out. Courgettes will produce a lot of useful
food over a very long season as long as they are regularly cut and not allowed to grow into marrows. Two plants will
produce more than enough for a two person household. It is a good idea to initially plant three plants about 18 apart
then after cutting courgettes for about 4 weeks remove the centre plant giving the two remaining plants room to grow.
Continue successional sowing of salad leaves and lettuce. Outside tomato plants can be planted out at the end of
the month.
Strawberries are insect pollinated so make sure that pollinators have access to your plants, either in the greenhouse or
outside under cover. Cover fruit plants and bushes with netting to protect the fruit from the birds. Watch out for
powdery mildew, particularly on gooseberries and treat as necessary with a fungicide. Gooseberries should be thinned
on the branch if you want larger fruit.
The following is what you could be picking and eating this time next year, or if you are an old hand, already are.
Brassica: kale, cauliflower, late purple sprouting broccoli, spring cabbage. Roots: radishes and first carrots. Salad
crops: Salad leaves, pea tips and first Cos lettuce. Legumes: first broad beans at the end of the month. Other veg: baby
globe artichokes. Herbs: parsley, chervil, coriander, first sorrel and of course rosemary, sage, bay, mint, tarragon and
oregano. Fruit: cloched strawberries, rhubarb. Mmmmm! Delicious!
The Ornamental Garden
Both the vegetable, or kitchen garden, and the flower garden benefit from a hoe being drawn through the soil between
the plants. It aerates the soil and when it is dry it is the best time to kill those weed seedlings before they get big. In dry
weather, a seedling, of an inch in height, will die within six hours of being hoed up. When they get to three inches high
they will take up to a week.
Dont be tempted to buy Summer bedding plants and plant them out too early in the month. The garden centres
and nurseries would love to sell them to you and then sell them to you for a second time when they get killed off by a
late frost!
Once spring bulbs are over, rather than cutting down the foliage, leave to die and break down naturally. Dont
forget to deadhead faded flowers to prevent plants wasting energy on making seed heads but you can water in some
liquid fertilizer around the clumps to encourage stronger growth next season. Lift and divide bluebells, being
transplanted in the green will allow their roots to settle in more quickly. Deadhead late varieties of tulips and dress with
blood, fish and bone. This will help you get a better show next year.
Direct sow zinnias. Sow biennials such as foxgloves, honesty and wallflowers. Harvest seed from cowslips and
primroses, sow it straight into a seed tray and keep it somewhere cool and well watered. They might not germinate until
the Autumn so dont forget to water.
Cut plenty of alliums for a vase, they are at their best this month. Add a tiny drop of bleach or vinegar to the
flower water. This stops bacterial build up and reduces that oniony smell.
It is a good idea to do the Chelsea chop to late flowering perennials. Take your secateurs and prune about one
third of the stems by one third and another third of the stems by two thirds. Sounds drastic but it delays flowering of
those pruned stems and increases the overall flowering season.
Spring flowering shrubs should be pruned back to encourage next years growth and trim early flowering clematis if it
has filled its allotted space, and tie in late flowering varieties.
Continue to divide congested perennials and cut back all of the old shoots on your penstemons just above the new
growth. Cut back aubretia and alyssum after flowering to encourage new growth and possibly more flowers.
Plant out dahlia tubers and chrysanthemums for late Summer flowers. I could go on forever, its a good thing the
nights stay lighter for longer because there is a lot to do, but also to enjoy.
Happy Gardening!
Rex Dunham
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Notes of the Parish Council Meeting

Held on 6th April 2016 at the Orchard Centre Lapford

PATIENTS PANEL REPORT

Cllr Doe states that it is now easier to obtain an appointment at
Wallingbrook Health Centre due to changes made at the centre. The
These notes are a summary of the main issues raised at this meeting. A Okehampton branch of Wallingbrook has now closed.
full copy of the latest approved Minutes are available to read at the
FINANCE
Orchard Centre and the Parish Council website.
Account Balances
Present: Cllr McAreavey (Chair),Cllr Hemsworth (Vice Chair), Cllr BriantCurrent account - 5870.76 (23/03/16)
Evans, Cllr Clinch, Cllr Phillips, Cllr Burrows, Cllr Wensley, Cllr Heal, Cllr
Savings account - 4,814.28
Leach, Cllr Squires (County Councillor) Cllr Eginton (Ward Councillor) &
Loan stock - 983.98
Christopher Voaden (Clerk), 4 MOP
All payments were agreed
OPEN SESSION FOR MOPS
MOP Fibre Optic Broadband is to be installed for 40% of the village.
Can anything be undertaken by the Parish Council to hasten this? Cllr
Hemsworth informs the meeting that the next phase of Fibre Optic is to
be installed by November. The Parish Council will keep a watching brief
on the matter.
MATTERS ARISING
Cllr Eginton has assured the members that Dog Bins around the
Village are emptied regularly.
Overgrowth on MDDC property around Orchard Way has been
cleared.
The Parish Council have agreed to purchase a Wi-Fi Dongle to
allow for internet access at the Orchard Centre for meetings.
REGENERATION COMMITTEE
The planning application for the Old School site had been submitted to
MDDC and an ecology survey is awaited. This will then be lodged with
MDDC for full validation of the application. Cllr Briant-Evans put
forward a motion agreed at the meeting of 24th April, with one
amendment. Cllr Hemsworth proposed a postponement of debate on
that motion. This was agreed & a meeting of the Parish Council
arranged for 27th April at 7-30pm at the Orchard Centre.
HIGHWAYS REPORT
Cllr Burrows & others have met with Steve Tucker from Highways
regarding work around the village. Work is scheduled to be carried out
in the Parish soon.
EMERGENCY PLAN REPORT
950 has been awarded to the Emergency Plan Group, the money will
be spent on Flood Emergency Equipment for the village.
QUEENS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Tesco will provide Tea and Coffee for the event. The Parish Council will
provide a donation for the event. There might be a beacon lit to
celebrate the event and the location is to be agreed.
P3-FOOTPATHS
Cllr Burrows hoped to meet with DCC Rights of Way officer before the
May meeting to discuss various projects. All parishioners are
encouraged to walk the footpaths and report any concerns to the Clerk
ALLOTMENT PURCHASE
The Allotment Association will be making a funding application to
Awards For All (The Lottery). The Parish Council will apply for other
funds with the support of MDDC.

PLANNING

Planning
Ref - 16/00292/FULL
Proposal:
Change of use of land for siting of holiday lodge
Location:
Land at 1 Kelland Cottages, Lapford
Site Vicinity Grid Ref: 272536 / 106935
Web link - http://planning.middevon.gov.uk/online
applications/applicationDetails.do?
activeTab=externalDocuments&keyVal=O31OMZKS05K0
Associated documents:
http://docs.middevon.gov.uk/pap/index.asp?caseref=16/00292/FULL
The site meeting that took place on the 14th March was inquorate.
Discussion took place on the application and members would not
support the application.
Proposal: Application to remove 1 Acer tree within a Conservation
Area
Location: Old Malt Scoop Inn Lapford, Crediton
The members had 6 weeks to consider the application and it would be
considered in full at the May meeting.
DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT
Cllr Eginton excess rubbish at Eastington appeared to be trade waste.
Action has been taken by MDDC.
DWP Offices in Tiverton would be moving to the MDDC building at
Phoenix House.
Yeo Vale enforcement nothing has progressed and compulsory
purchase is being considered.
MEMBERS STATEMENTS
Cllr Heal - Hedge has been cut at Yeo Vale Cottage.
Cllr Leach Development at the old butchers site. No affordable
homes were offered due to the limited size of the development
Cllr Hemsworth - Are there greater opportunities for gaining access to
the School Sports Hall? The Regeneration Committee are dealing with
this. It was noted that the terms of the planning permission included
community use.
Cllr Burrows Cars parked at Prospect Way on dropped curb. It
appears that nothing can be undertaken without Police assistance.
Cllr Briant Evans - Has any contact been made by Devon Air
Ambulance regarding sites within the village for the Helicopter to land
at night? No correspondence has been received.
Date of next meeting AGM / Annual Parish Meeting and Ordinary
Council Meeting Wednesday 4th May 2016 7.30pm at St Thomas of
Canterbury Church.

ORCHARD CENTRE NOTICE BOARD

Access to the board is hindered due to the grass being in a poor
condition. Paving bricks will be installed when the weather improves to
improve access to the board.
POPES LANE
Popes Lane is an un-adopted road. The Parish Council has confirmed
that it has no powers to deal with issues that arise in this area of the
Parish. Residents are responsible for the maintenance of this lane.
PARISH COUNCIL PRESENCE IN VILlGE HALL
Parish Council attendance at the Village market is to be upgraded.
Councillors will have their photographs taken and displayed in the
Village hall.
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Useful Telephone Numbers

Emergency numbers ~ 999 or 112
Crimestoppers ~ 0800 555 111
Police Non-emergency number ~ 101
Dog Fouling/Fly Tipping 01884 255255
NHS number for non urgent medical needs ~ 111
Crediton Ring and Ride Co-Ordinator ~
01353 773303
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Name of Society

Contact

Banyu Hatten Aikido

Beaver Scouts (Winkleigh)
Books on Wheels
Fellowship 29
Friends of Lapford Mill
Friends of Lapford School
Heart of Lapford Development (HOLD)
Lapford Allotment Society
Lapford ARK and Foodbank
Lapford Association Football Club
Lapford Book Club
Lapford Dog Club
Lapford & District Horticultural Society
Lapford Emergency Action Plan Committee
Lapford Foodbank
Lapford Friends of Langannerie (twinning)
Lapford High 5 (ages 7-12)
Lapford Mothers Union
Lapford Over 60 Club
Lapford Pantomime Group
Lapford Youth and Playing Field Trust
Lapford & District Pre-school Playgroup
Lapford Project 2000 Committee
Lapford Regeneration Committee
Lapford Revel
Lapford Short Mat Bowls
Lapford Victory Hall Booking Secretary
Lapford Village Archive
Lapford Village Market
Lapford Voluntary Car Aid
Lapstock 2016
Nymet Rowland Village Pump
Springers 4s and under
The Friends of St Thomas of Canterbury
1st Bow Scouts Group

Mr Geoff Flather
Mr Ron Kercher
Mr Peter Westcott
Claire Tappon
Alex Gator
Mrs Becka Poole
Mrs Sue Briant-Evans
Mr Raymond Waldron
Mrs Briony Clinch
Mr John Burrows
Mrs Jill Doe
Mrs Sara Thurgood
Mrs Jeanne Whittaker
Mrs Jeanne Whittaker
Mrs. Briony Clinch
Mr John Burrows
Mrs Caroline Gilpin
Mrs Sheila Stoneman
Mrs Josie Robertson
Mr Ian Wilkie
Mrs Caroline Gilpin
Mrs Lorraine Kigongo
Mrs Sue Briant-Evans
Mrs Sue Briant-Evans
Mr Darren Crump
Mr Jon Tucker
Mr Andy Epstein
Mrs Jeanne Whittaker
Mrs Gemma Cran
Mrs Jenny Gray
Mr Steve Keable
Liz & Roland Smith
Mrs Caroline Gilpin
Mr Andy Epstein
Mrs Marie Waycott

Telephone
01363 83355 / bhaikido@googlemail.com
01363 83810 / ronaldkercher@hotmail.co.uk
01363 83525 / pj.westcott@btinternet.com
07816 235412 / claire.tappon11@gmail.com
01363 83795
01363 83763 / susan.briantevans@tesco.net
01363 83894
01363 83788
01363 83985 / rjburrows1@btinternet.com
01363 83410 / gilldoe@tiscali.co.uk
01363 83081 / info@lapforddogclub.co.uk
01363 83068 / jeanne.whittaker@btinternet.com
01363 83068 / jeanne.whittaker@btinternet.com
01363 83666
01363 83985 / rjburrows1@btinternet.com
01363 83674 / caroline@gilpin.eclipse.co.uk
01363 83610
01363 83208 / lapfordover60@btinternet.com
01363 83437
01363 83674 / caroline@gilpin.eclipse.co.uk
01363 83162 / lapfordpreschool@gmail.com
01363 83763 / susan.briantevans@tesco.net
01363 83763 / susan.briantevans@tesco.net
01363 83326 / Darrencrump99@hotmail.co.uk
07814 568846
01363 83332/ jane@epstein6.freeserve.co.uk
01363 83068 / jeanne.whittaker@btinternet.com
01363 83172 /
01363 83099 / (Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm)
01363 83200 / steve.keable@btinternet.com
01363 884446
01363 83674
01363 83332/ jane@epstein6.freeserve.co.uk
1stbowbcs@gmail.com

LAPFORD PARISH COUNCIL, ETC

Cllr Niall McAreavey (Chair)

1 Higher Town Court, Rensey Lane,

Lapford, EX17 6FD

01363 83733 / niallmcareavey@gmail.com

07734423736

Cllr Sue Briant-Evans

Edgerley Cottage, Lapford.

01363 83763 / susan.briantevans@tesco.net

Cllr John Burrows

7 Park Meadow Close, Lapford.

01363 83985 / rjburrows1@btinternet.com

Cllr Peter Heal

Ashlands, Lapford.

Home - 01363 884277 / Office - 01363 775467

peter.heal@btconnect.com

Cllr Jill Doe

Sunnyside, Lapford.

01363 83410 / gilldoe@tiscali.co.uk

Cllr Briony Clinch

1 Park Meadow Close, Lapford.

01363 83666

Cllr Ian Hemsworth (Vice Chair)

Argosy, Lapford, EX17 6PX

01363 884460 / i.hemsworth@btinternet.com

Cllr Rachel Phillips

Barris House, Lapford.

01363 83509 / raznev@sky.com

Cllr Stephen Wensley

Woodland Cottage, Lapford

884237 / stephen.wensley@equusprints.co.uk

Cllr Fern Leach

Netherfield House, Lapford, Crediton, EX17 6PU

01363 83803 / fern.leach@hotmail.co.uk

Mr Christopher Voaden,
Parish Clerk

Robin Cottage, 2 Chulmleigh Road,

Morchard Bishop, EX17 6NZ

01363 877807 / lapfordpc@live.co.uk

District Cllr Clive Eginton

6 Moortown, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, EX187EW

01769 580830 / ceginton@middevon.gov.uk

County Cllr Margaret Squires

Frostland Farm, Copplestone, EX17 5NY

01363 84337 / margaret.squires@devon.gov.uk

Mel Stride MP

House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

02072 197037 / mel.stride.mp@parliament.uk

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NEED TRANSPORT
TO YOUR SURGERY APPOINTMENT?
Lapford Voluntary Car Aid provides the residents of the
village with courteous, reliable and fully insured drivers to
get you to your appointment safely and on time. Bookings
can be made, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, by telephoning
Jenny Gray on 01363 83099 with the date of your
appointment, preferably giving 24 hours notice please.
Current fares for the services covered are as follows:
Chulmleigh (Health Centre & Dental Practice) - 5.00
Crediton (Hospital) - 5.00
WinkleighSurgery - 5.00
Chiddenbrook Surgery - 5.00
Morchard Bishop (Surgery) - 3.00
Should you be offered an urgent appointment to see your
nominated doctor at the Winkleigh surgery this can now
be arranged by telephoning Jenny as abovethe fare is
5.00. Please note this out of area option is NOT
available for North Tawton or Okehampton surgeries.

LAPFORD LOOKOUT
ADVERTISING RATES AND POLICY

Lapford Lookout has a circulation of 600 copies and the

advertising of village events is free of charge. There is a
charge for all other advertisements and current advertising
rates, payable in advance, are:
One eighth page:
One quarter page:
One half page:
Whole page:

6 per month.
12 per month.
24 per month.
50 per month.

Pay for 12 months and you get one extra month, FREE!
Please send all advertising with payment to the Editor by
the deadline of the 14th of each month for inclusion in the
next issue. Cheques to be made payable to Lapford
Project 2000 please.

FOR 4s & UNDER, PARENTS & CARERS

FOR 4s & UNDER, PARENTS & CARERS

EVERY THURSDAY 9.45am 11.45am

EVERY THURSDAY 9.45am 11.45am

WHAT'S ON AT LAPFORD CONGS IN May

SUNDAY SERVICES 11a.m. & 6.30p.m.
1st May
8th May
15th May
nd

22 May
29th May

a.m. Pastor David Bulley

p.m. Pastor David Bulley
a.m. Pastor David Bulley
p.m. Pastor David Bulley
a.m. Pastor David Bulley
p.m. Maurice Harrison
a.m. Rev. David Coffey OBE
p.m. Keith Ellis
a.m. Pastor David Bulley
p.m. Mervyn Burd

OTHER EVENTS THIS MONTH

The Bible Study on 2 Timothy will be in the Sunday
School Room at 2.00p.m., Tuesdays 3rd and 17th May.
A House Group, Meeting the Spirit, will meet 1.30p.m.,
on Mondays 9th & 23rd May at 61a Highfield.
Church Alive stall at the Village Market on Saturday
28th May.
For any other events please see the church notice board
or Newsletter

Information about these and other church activities from

Pastor David Bulley 83374 or Peter Lacey 884230
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