March 22

Uplyme March
2022
PNaerwissh

www.uplymechurch.org.uk

Worship in Uplyme Church March & early April

March 7pm Holy Communion & Imposition of
Wed 2nd Ashes at The Minster - Axminster
10am
Sun 6th 6pm Holy Communion
7pm Evening Worship
Mon 7th Compline
Sun 13th 10am Morning Worship
4pm Telephone Service

Sun 20th 10am Together@10
6pm Evening Holy Communion

Sun 27th 10am Morning Worship
4pm Telephone Service

April
Sun 3rd 10am Holy Communion
Passion Sunday 6pm Evening Worship
Holy Communion
Sun 10th 10am
Palm Sunday

Zoom chats: a chance to reflect and meet together every Sunday at 11.30am -
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81020110380

4pm Telephone Service – call 0333 011 0616, access code 723 9782#

Baptisms - None
Weddings - None
Funerals / Interment of Ashes / Service of
Thanksgiving - None

CONTENTS

Service News Inside Front Cover
Contents 1
Deliberations from a Rural Dean 2
From the Editor & Church Notices 3
Uplyme Help@Hand 4
Church events and notices 5
Eco Corner 6
Mothering Sunday 7
Shrove Tuesday & AVMC Confirmation dates 8
Local Events and Notices 9
Traidcraft & Philpot Museum 10
Adverts 11 & 12
Church Events & Diana Hunt Poem 13
A Walk round Dalwood with David Jones 14 & 15
Pub News & Mrs Ethelston’s School 16 & 17
Horticultural Society 18
1st Lym Valley Scouts 19
Village Hall Booking Dates 20
Observing Lent 21
Science and a Sense of the Transcendent 22
Adverts 23 & 24
Parish Council 25
Trinity Matters 26 & 27
AVMC Notices 28
Clergy of the Axe Valley Misson Community Inside Back Cover

Parish News Copy Deadlines

Please remember the NEXT issue of the magazine is for April
and all articles up to and including things for early May should be with us by

the 10th March
Email to - [email protected]

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Consider the lilies of the field, how they
grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you,
even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed
like one of these. Matthew 6:28

Dear friends, this is one of my favourite verses
not just that because it follows Jesus telling us
not to worry but because it refers to the glory of
simple flowers. At this time of year, I get great
pleasure from seeing spring flowers appear. My
spirit lifts when I see the first snowdrops pushing
their proud heads up through the damp dark
earth, the small narcissi raising their golden
trumpets to the world around, the pale yellow of
the primroses as they gleam against their green
leaves. And what about the trees, golden catkins
swaying in the wind and the first signs of the
fluffy pussy willows peeping out on branches.
Even the cultivated flowers are appearing rapidly, I have a beautiful deep pink
camellia which produces its first flowers at Christmas and truly heralds new life,
the new life of Christ.

Why am I waxing so lyrically about these flowers and trees which appear each
year? Well not only do they remind me of the joy of creation, the wonder of our
amazing world, but that regardless of what has happened in the past the
dormant shoots into life. Joy comes after the darkness in the earth or on the
tree.

We have passed through a time of darkness during the pandemic, and we will
sadly pass-through dark times again, but we have the light of Christ to guide us.
As we pass from the light of the star above the stable onto the darkness of the
crucifixion we come through to the bright light of the resurrection, that light which
is inextinguishable.

As we look upon those lilies of the field (the flowers around us) let bask in the
knowledge that the light of Christ, who came to us to show us the path of life,
will shine through even through the deepest darkness. Let us thank God for that
light and for those wonderful lilies of the field around us.

May our journey through Lent be filled with light and may we praise God in all
we do.

Every blessing, Reverend Canon Cate Edmonds
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Hello and welcome to our March edition of the Parish
News.

I’ve been delivering a few parish mags this past month
and having a good old walk round our parish. I’m truly
grateful for the job the distributors do. They walk miles
dropping the mag off in all kinds of weather too! Do give
them a cheery wave and say hello if you see them about.
This is my reminder to you that Mothers Day is on 27th March and it is the same day that
the Clocks go Forward. You have been warned, so no excuse is allowed.

I know that many people use Facebook and other social media sites to spread the word
about things happening in the village, but I also know that many people DO NOT use these
media platforms and often rely on the Parish Mag as the diary of events and articles in
Uplyme.

We can’t guarantee that people will read the magazine even though it may be put through
their door. In the same way those on Social media can’t…….. Well anyway I think you get
my drift!

If you know someone or a group that only uses social media, perhaps give them a nudge in
our direction and we’d be happy to see if we can help spread the word around the “paper
parish”. Every little helps to get the message or event out there!

Here’s a thought - When a minister rehearses their sermon, are they practising what
they preach?
Together @ Ten
Ed

www.uplymechurch.org.uk

AVMC Saturday You are invited to Uplyme Church’s
Football Family friendly all age service
at 10am
Saturday Mornings 9am
on 3rd Sunday of the month (usually)
Uplyme Playing Field - 20th Feb, 20th March & 10th April -
September to December
Children’s activities Creche corner
Axminster 3G pitch
January - March All Welcome

A Church organised group which is For info phone Rev Nicky 07931 413629
open to children in Reception to year
6, although all are welcome to join us. 3

9.00am to 10.15 on the field.
9am to 10am at Axminster

For further details please contact
Robin Hodges on 01297-445180.

Uplyme Help at Hand – cares

General Enquiries Anne 01297 444799 Marilyn 07885859946
Transport David 01297 444799 Fred 01297 445647

UPDATE
The numbers of new COVID19 cases are still high in the SW as I write but
hopefully they will start declining very soon. As many people are now fully
vaccinated, we look forward to cautiously resuming some of our activities over
the next few months. The big question is when it will be safe to resume
outings?

CHANGE OF SCENE
Getting out and about, meeting up with old friends and making new ones is what
we all miss so much.

But we also miss
the simple little
treats or just
things that we have
taken for granted.

Perhaps you would
like to be taken to
visit a friend for a
cup of tea or
coffee. We could
do that for you.

Perhaps you are not very mobile and
would like to be taken on a drive
locally to see the sea or the lambs
that are now popping up in the local
fields. That would be possible too.
If you have a need or just a wish, try
us and we will help if we can.

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Uplyme Bell Ringing

Practice & teaching for those who’d like to learn.


Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9pm
in the Church

If you’ve always wanted to have a go at ringing church bells,
we’d love to meet you and let you have a go.

For further details please contact Jo Clarke, on 443050 she’d

love to hear from you


Please do come along and join in.

Back by popular demand: 

UPLYME CHURCH FILM NIGHTS.

These will now be on FRIDAY evenings, once a
month.

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They are FREE events and and you are encouraged to bring friends.
Doors open at 7.00 pm, film starts at 7.30 sharp.

Refreshments will be available (if regulations allow) and/or BYO.
All are welcome.

For more details contact Mike or Jan on 442321 or see the poster in the
Church / Porch.

Shining Stars Playgroup is open

and ready for fun!

10am to 11:30am, Friday’s in term time
at the Scout Hut, Rhode Lane, Uplyme DT7 3TX

£1 per child Please bring an adult

Ride-ons - Duplo - Play kitchen - Crafts - Story time - Train set
Wendy house - Snacks - Dressing up clothes - cars - & so much more

For more details e-mail Jan at [email protected],
phone 01297 441986 or visit www.uplymechurch.org.uk/worship-3-2/shining-stars/

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Eco Corner: Fairtrade and Climate Justice

Fairtrade farmers are among the people who have
contributed the least to climate crisis – but are already
feeling the worst effects. An average person in the UK
has the same carbon footprint at 17 in Côte d’Ivoire,
but Africa is the continent hardest hit by climate
change. 
Across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and
Oceania, small-scale farmers are often experiencing
the worst effects of climate breakdown. They’re less
likely to earn a living income due to exploitative global
trade and more likely to rely directly on the land they farm for their
livelihoods. Climate change is making it harder to farm the land productively,
while rigged trade systems, which favour the powerful, leave farmers unable to
earn enough to adapt to the rapidly changing climate.
Fairtrade farmers are supported to follow environmental standards to help
protect the climate and combat climate change, through technical advice from
the Fairtrade Foundation’s expert producer network.
At the COP-26 climate conference in Glasgow, we attended was a talk from
Jenipher Wettaka, the vice chair of a group of Fairtrade coffee farmers in
Eastern Uganda. They were successfully using agroforestry; planting of trees
around their crops to protect the coffee beans from the changes in the weather
they were experiencing. Large hailstones, storms, floods and landslides had
been washing away their crops. Originally the co-operative was only able to sell
50% of their coffee Fairtrade, but was growing 100% to Fairtrade standards. The
Fairtrade price is about 2.5 times higher than the market rate. This allows
farmers to grow sustainably and invest in techniques to support and protect the
environment. The Welsh government stepped in to buy the remaining 50%,
and launched a coffee brand “Jenipher’s Coffi” that sells in shops around Wales

and online. This gives Jenipher and her fellow
farmers the security and the ability to plan ahead and
spread their knowledge to fellow farmers struggling
with the climate change.
When making a purchase, please look out for the
Fairtrade logo to know that your purchase is giving
the producers a fair price and the chance to build a
better future for their community.

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14th March: Mothering Sunday, 4th Sunday in Lent

There is an old Jewish saying: God could not be everywhere, and therefore He
made mothers.

Mother Church, Mother Earth, Mother of the Gods - our human mothers - all of
them have been part of the celebration of ‘Mothering Sunday’ - as the fourth Sun-
day in Lent is affectionately known. It has been celebrated in the UK since at least
the 16th century.

In Roman times, great festivals were held every Spring to honour Cybele, Mother
of all the Gods. Other pagan festivals in honour of Mother Earth were also cel-
ebrated. With the arrival of Christianity, the festival became one honouring Mother
Church.

During the Middle Ages, young people apprenticed to craftsmen or working as
‘live-in’ servants were allowed only one holiday a year on which to visit their
families, which is how ‘Mothering Sunday’ got its name. This special day became
a day of family rejoicing, and the Lenten fast was broken. In some places the day
was called Simnel Day, because of the sweet cakes called simnel cakes tradition-
ally eaten on that day.

In recent years the holiday has changed, and in many ways now resembles the
American Mother’s Day, with families going out to Sunday lunch and generally
making a fuss of their mother on that day. www.parishpump.co.uk

Finding the right solution

Come and join us A manager, an engineer, and a pro-
for Fairtrade Tea, grammer were driving down a steep
Coffee and Cake mountain road when the brakes
failed. After a terrifying few seconds
On they managed to stop the car by
running it against the embankment.
Saturday 5th March 2022 Shaken by their narrow escape from
death, they got out. The manager
10am – 12pm said, "We need to organise a com-
At mittee, have meetings, exchange
ideas, and then develop a solution."
Uplyme Church The engineer disagreed, "No that
never works. I will take apart the
7 brake system, isolate the problem
and correct it."
Then the programmer said, "You
are both wrong. First, we need
to push the car back up the hill,
get back in, and see if it happens
again."

SHROVE TUESDAY Tuesday 1st March Pancake Day

Ever wonder why we eat pancakes just before Lent? The tradition dates back to
Anglo-Saxon times, when Christians spent Lent in repentance and severe fasting.

So on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the church bell would summon them
to confession, where they would be ‘shriven’, or absolved from their sins, which
gives us Shrove Tuesday. At home, they would then eat up their last eggs and
fat, and making a pancake was the easiest way to do this. For the next 47 days,
they pretty well starved themselves.

Pancakes feature in cookery books as far back as 1439, and today’s pancake
races are in remembrance of a panicked woman back in 1445 in Olney, Bucking-
hamshire. She was making pancakes when she heard the shriving bell calling
her to confession. Afraid she’d be late, she ran to the church in a panic, still in her
apron, and still holding the pan.

Flipping pancakes is also centuries old. A poem from Pasquil’s Palin in 1619
runs: “And every man and maide doe take their turne, And tosse their Pancakes
up for feare they burne.”

Some people have noted that the ingredients of pancakes can be used to high-
light four significant things about this time of year: eggs stand for creation, flour is
the staff of life, salt keeps things wholesome, and milk stands for purity.

Shrove Tuesday is always 47 days before Easter Sunday and falls between 3rd
February and 9th March. www.parishpump.co.uk

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UPLYME SHORT MAT BOWLS


MONDAY EVENINGS 6.30pm - 9.30pm
AT

UPLYME VILLAGE HALL

‘Short Mat Bowls’ is not a resident in the village but
an established club run by a group of people who
enjoy socialising whilst playing indoor bowls.

Why not come along and try your hand and join us
for a cuppa. No experience is required and it's an
opportunity to make new friends.

Please contact: Pauline McCarter.
Tel No: 01297 442682

Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support
aims to provide support for anyone living
with and beyond cancer in our
community, including relatives and carers,
regardless of age, ill-health, disability,
financial hardship or other disadvantage.

We provide information, educational
literature and hold meetings around a
variety of issues surrounding a cancer
diagnosis or specific cancers.

We have great events booked in for 2022.

Please do check our website events page
for up to date information on drop-in and
events.
Website -
axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk
Email -
[email protected]
Facebook -
Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support
Instagram -
axminsterandlymecancersupport
Phone - 07512 279663
Please do let us know if you are
hoping to join. us at a session above
via email/call/text.

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Traidcra' is
returning to
Uplyme

So often finding a good range of Fairtrade ethical goods has been difficult. But now
it is going to be easier. A new online ordering service for Traidcraft is being set up
where a bulk order will be placed every two months and you can order as much or
little as you would like with no delivery costs. The goods will be delivered to a central
place in Uplyme for collection.

Traidcraft is a Christian based organisation set up in 1979, that provides an outlet for
Fairtrade producers to sell their produce. They offer a wide range of products – see
their range at traidcraftshop.co.uk.

The first order will be placed on 14th March 2022. If you would like to be included in
this order email Yvonne Zwaferink at [email protected], and you will
receive all the information you require.
To find out more come to the “Big Brew Coffee Morning” on 5th March
10am-12pm or the service at church on 6th March 10am.

Alternatively contact Yvonne Zwaferink on 01297 22523 email
[email protected]
or Jo Smith email [email protected]

Friends of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum

We have arranged the following lectures in the Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis.
Lectures start at 2.30 pm. All welcome!

Thursday 3rd March: ‘Tomorrow’s Museum for Dorset Project’ by Roger Maughan.
Dorchester Museum re-opened in May 2021 following a 2 year extension and
refurbishment project. This has provided exciting new state-of-the-art displays. Entry:
Members £2; Visitors £3.
Sunday 13th March: ‘Lyme in the 1920’s’ by Ken Gollop, local historian and
raconteur. By popular request, this is a repeat of the talk that Ken gave last November.
This talk celebrates the centenary of the museum opening.
Entry: £3 to all.
Thursday 7th April: ‘Life on the Seashore’ by Chris Andrew, Museum Education
Officer. NOTE: Our AGM starts at 2.00pm, followed by the talk at 2.30pm. Entry:
Members £2; Visitors £3.

Enquiries to David Cox, 443156
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modern, traditional, bespoke
Carpets & Rugs
canework
expertly cleaned using a gentle soft furnishing: loose-covers,
and thorough method.
window seating, box and
Prices from £50 scatter cushions.

Hard Floors cleaned from £15 Anna Doxey

for a free quote Member of the Guild of Traditional Upholsterers

Contact William based in Axminster
07540 342058
01297 442430
07432 687047 [email protected]
[email protected]

Mike Ebdon
Electrician

For all your
Electrical needs

Roseneath
Venlake Lane
Uplyme
Devon
DT7 3SD

Home: 01297 442861
Mobile: 07774642740

FREE ESTIMATES

All work Part P certified

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TAILOR-MADE FRAMES

The Haven, Harcombe,

Nr Lyme Regis, DT7 3RN

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01297 444999

BUSINESS FOR SALE

After nearly ten busy and productive years we have

decided to retire from running our framing business.

This is interesting and rewarding work, providing a

useful and friendly service to local residents and the

ever-growing artistic community in East Devon and

West Dorset. We have framed paintings, photos

and prints, fabrics and embroideries, medals and

coins, maps and sculptures. Purchase of the

business includes a comprehensive stock of

materials: mouldings and mount boards,

fixtures and glass, workshop equipment and

machinery along with five days’ quality training.

Interested? Please ring us on 01297 444999.

Meanwhile, we remain in full production so please

continue to contact us with all your framing

requirements. Jennie and Adrian Pearson

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