Parish News June 2022

Uplyme June

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Uplyme Fete
Saturday 11th June

2 - 5pm

Uplyme Church Services in June & early July

June

5th 10am Holy Communion
6pm Evening Worship

6th 7pm Compline

12th 10am Morning Worship
4pm Telephone Service

19th 10am Together@Ten
6pm Evening Holy Communion

26th 10am Morning Worship
4pm Telephone Service

July

3rd 10am Holy Communion
6pm Evening Worship

4th 7pm Compline

10th 10am Morning Worship
4pm Telephone Service

17th 10am Together@Ten
6pm Evening Holy Communion

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#

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

Nora Thorn 11th March 2022
Geoffrey John Spiller 28th March 2022
Phyllida Laura Spiller 28th March 2022

June
2022

CONTENTS

Service News Inside Front Cover
Contents 1
Rev Shuna’s Jubilee Jottings 2
From The editor & Neil Pullinger 3
Uplyme Help @ Hand 4
Church Notices 5
Uplyme Sponsored Walk 6
Local Notices 7
St George’s day Fayre 8
Adverts 9 & 10
Journey’s of Faith 11
Ukraine Support 12
Horticultural Society 13
1st Lym Valley Scout Group 14
Mary Anning & ALCSG 15
The Bestic Trust 16
Pre-School & Diana Hunt 17
KG5 Playing Field 18
Adverts 19 & 20
Village hall Booking Dates 21
Parish Council Report 22 & 23
Mrs Ethelstons School 24
Axe valley Mission Community Inside Back Cover

Parish News Copy Deadlines

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

the 10th June
Email to - [email protected]

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Many crowns!

With a certain wistfulness, I can still remember my
1977 tin foil/crepe paper reproduction of the Imperial
State Crown, crafted with no small amount of pride for
the Enfield Girl Guides Silver Jubilee Street party! A

shocking forty-five years later, here we are again ☺

This official emblem for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
above was designed by 19-year old graphic design student Edward Roberts. It
depicts a simple crown; that symbolic headgear which instantly declares the
authority of the one who wears it.
For seventy years that heavy weight of responsibility has been borne with great
dignity by our Queen Elizabeth, who has often referred to the help she has drawn
from her Christian faith, in fulfilling her duty to State and Church.

The British crown is as physically weighty as it is metaphorically so. Describing it
(them, actually, she has two) as "unwieldy", she apparently once said

"You can't look down to read the speech, you have to take the speech up…..Because if
you did, your neck would break - it would fall off”!

In the recent TV news coverage of the state opening of parliament, I was struck
how the presence of the Queen’s crown symbolised her participation, even though
the frailty of her years meant she wasn’t there in person.

The crown is an equally powerful symbol in the Bible.

The Psalms tell us that we humans are not only made by God and ‘crowned with
glory and honour’ (Ps 8: 5); but also that we are redeemed by God and ‘crowned
with steadfast love and mercy’( Psalm 103:4). Amazing.
In Isaiah 61:3, we hear that God longs to bestow on those who mourn ‘a crown of
beauty instead of ashes’. It is a mission which Jesus claims as his own.

This is the good news which Jesus came to declare in the ‘year of the Lord’s favour’ –

the Year of Jubilee. It is scll Jesus’ Good News for us today: the Head that once was

crowned with thorns is crowned with Glory now! AMEN

Rev Shuna

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Welcome to our June edition of the Parish News.
We are heading in to the holiday season and I’m strug-
gling to get this finished before I go away for a week to
sunnier climes! Although to be honest, the weather has
not been bad at all recently here in Uplyme.
We’re approaching the Fete, Fayre and outdoor event season, and this area is
inundated with different things taking place. It’s so good to see everything coming
to life after the past two years.
The Jubilee Celebration on Sunday 5th June 2-5pm, The Church Flower Festival
from 2nd - 5th June, The Village Fete on Saturday 11th June kicks off our summer
in fine style. That’s followed by a community sponsored walk on 18th & Fathers
Day on 19th. To top that month off, it’s my birthday at the end of it (only small
expensive gifts please! :-)

We move straight into the following month with the Horticultural Show on 9th July
and we look forward to seeing what follows this popular event........
I am pleased to say that I have received lots of thanks to pass on to Mark & Mel at
the Village Stores for securing the future of the stores, and I would like to add my
thanks to them as well. I would also like to thank those of you who have donated
towards the magazine costs. You can still contribute, we could do with the help!

Ed
Neil Pullinger

I was so very sad to hear of the death of my dear friend Neil
recently. We often spent many hours together on groups or
committees of one sort or another. I will miss his wise head,
sense of humour and sage advice.
There is to be a Thanksgiving Service for Neil’s life on

Friday June 17th in
Uplyme Church at 12 noon.

Heather, Hannah and Jamie would like you to join them for
this service of celebration for all the things Neil did for us.
Heather says “We’d like as many people as possible to come together at the
church for this service”.
“We would like people to wear bright colours not black, and if possible something
yellow (maybe a yellow buttonhole?) as this was Neil’s favourite colour” 
Family flowers only, but Donations to Weldmar Hospicecare would be appreciated by the
family. Donations can be made on the day to Wakelys or via their website:
www.ajwakely.com

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Uplyme Help at Hand - cares

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

When you read this, we will have done our first
outing for over 2 years! It will have been at Fernhill
Hotel. In June we hope to show you some photos!
More trips out for coffees and cream teas will be
planned.
We have also resumed visiting our more isolated
and vulnerable friends so if you are aware of
anyone in need of company, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Help at Hand transport is up and running too!

• Please continue to wear masks (unless you are a driver with glasses
who can’t see to drive through the mist!).

• If you have symptoms, don’t ask for a lift unless a test confirms negative.
• In the past Help at Hand drivers have covered all costs themselves
• With petrol prices at an all-time high, this may no longer be possible.
• A small donation to Help at Hand would be gratefully received and would

go some way to cover travel costs
Forward plans for outings

• We will be taking small groups initially – maximum 12
• Outside, if possible, to minimise any chance of infection.
• Contact Anne or Marilyn if you want to be included in that or subsequent

ones.
• A chance once again to meet up with old friends and make new ones!
Please come and talk to us at Uplyme Village Fete on June 11th.
• new ideas welcome
• new volunteers welcome
• a chance to chat!

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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.

Together @ Tenwww.uplymechurch.org.uk

You are invited to Uplyme Church’s

Family friendly all age services

10am on 3rd Sunday of the month

- 19th June, 17th July & 21st Aug -

Children’s activities
Creche corner
All Welcome

for info phone Rev Nicky 07931 413629

Shining Stars Playgroup

for under 5’s

Friday’s from 10am to 11:30am

Summer term - 29th April to 22nd July
(closed for half term 3rd June)

Come and join in the fun at the Scout Hut, Rhode Lane, Uplyme DT7 3TX

Suggested donation - £1 per child Please bring an adult

For more details e-mail: [email protected]
visit: www.uplymechurch.org.uk/worship-3-2/shining-stars/

or: Facebook page: Shining Stars Playgroup

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SPONSORED WALK AROUND UPLYME

Saturday - 18th JUNE
As you may have seen in the May
Parish News I am to lead a
roughly two-hour gentle walk
around the sights of Uplyme
commencing at 10.30am at the
Church and School in Uplyme.
The pace will be gentle and we
will avoid hills where possible.
Among the sights included will be
the Old Mill, The Glen, Hele Lane, Rhode Hill House, White Ley,
Millenium Copse, Cuckoo Lane, Happy Valley, Cannington Viaduct,
Holcombe,Prescott Pinetum,and Woodhouse Fields.
The aim of the walk is to raise funds towards the repair of and restoration
to hourly striking of the church tower clock which could cost up to £4k.
The entrance fee for the walk will be £5 and this can be paid by cheque
payable to “Uplyme P.C.C. and delivered to the postbox at the bottom of
Uplyme Church path with the envelope marked “Sponsored Walk”.
Alternatively you can bring the cash or cheque with you on the day. If you
can not take part in the walk or do not wish to, but are happy to pay a
donation, please do so as above or by post to The Treasurer, Uplyme
Church, Pound Lane, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3TT also mentioning
Sponsored Walk or on the website as below.
If you are taking part we would be delighted if you could encourage your
family and friends to donate £5 or any other amount to support your
walking and as well as the above methods they can donate on the church
website www.uplymechurch.org.uk and click on the “Donate” button
on the right-hand side of the page and make your donation through the
CAF Bank portal. You can also Gift Aid your donation using this method.
Should the weather prove to be terrible on 18th and we have to cancel, we
will try on 25th instead.

David Jones

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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

Would you like to
advertise in

this magazine?
Drop us an email
to find out what
good value it is!

parishnews@
uplymechurch.org.uk

Uplyme Village

Saturday 11th June 2022

watch this space for f7urther details to come!

St George’s Day Fayre

The BBQ was ready to go…..the coffee was hot and cakes
cut….children’s activities waiting for action…Bottle Tombola tickets stuck
on….Raffle displayed, “how many marshmallows in the jar” counted,
BricaBrac piled high, Chocolate Hoopla looking good and 107 cuddly toys
with parachutes stored at the top of the Church Tower!
Here come the people, here come the families, here come the local
community.
The chefs cooked Flaming Burgers with Avocado and cheese as well -
everyone fed and watered. Now a shout from the top of the Tower! And
down they flew, one by one or clutches of 3 or 4 to be caught by the
children below! 106 made it down successfully but one flew into the
branches of the Yew Tree! What fun, what laughter as those poor cuddly
toys braved the flight!
(The one in the yew tree was rescued) So….thank you one and all for
coming to support such a fun time.

Sue Wells & Jenny Perham - Church Wardens

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modern, traditional, bespoke
Carpets & Rugs
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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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Experienced
SINGING TEACHER

offers lessons
to children and young people

* wide repertoire of
songs to suit all ages

* fun, creative and
rewarding sessions

* confidence building

*convenient studio in Uplyme
*optional practice online back-up
*optional ABRSM exam

opportunities

Adrian Pearson B.A., Cert. Ed.

(01297) 442902

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Routine Dental Care - Including white fillings, www.cornerstonedesignandbuild.co.uk
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~ Forestry Maintenance ~ Planting

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The
Gardener’s
Blacksmith

Artist blacksmith living in Uplyme
designing and manufacturing
garden plant supports, structures,
furniture and art.

Check out the whole range on my
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07770 720 373

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Village Hall Booking Dates for June 2022

REGULAR HIRERS Other bookings for June 2022
TIMES MAY VARY
Please check with the group/organisation Fridays Xplosion 6.30/8pm
Sunday’s 5pm -7pm choir
Uplyme Pre School/ Term time only Sunday 5th Queens Jubilee party
Mondays 9am-3.30pm Saturday 11th Village Fete
Wednesdays 9am-1pm Saturday 18th Private hire 12-9pm
Tuesdays/Fridays 9am- 1.30pm Saturday 25th Private hire 11.30-2
Toddlers
Tuesdays – 1.45pm -3.30pm Calendar/online calendar times are hire
School – Mrs Ethelstons/Term time only times not event times.
Wednesdays 1.30-3.30pm (4.30 if club) Check with the individual organisations for
Thursdays 9am- 3.30pm (4.30 if club) event times.
Fridays 1.45pm-3.30pm (4.30 if club)
YOGA Our next meeting/AGM –7th June 2022
Thursdays 6.30pm-8.00pm Please come and join us, your support is
Short Mat Bowls most welcome.
Mondays 6.30pm-9.00pm
Parish Council To book the Village Hall
2nd Wednesday of each month Email: [email protected]
7.15pm-9.30pm Visit our website www.uplymevillage.com
Horticultural Society P: 01297 444303 office hours only
4th Wednesday of each month
7pm-9pm
Mainly Ballroom
Saturdays 8pm-11pm (check dates)
11th June
Quakers
Sundays 9.30am – midday
Village hall committee meeting
1st Tuesday of the month
Throughout summer

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Uplyme Parish
Council

c/o Uplyme Village Hall, Lyme Road, Uplyme,
Lyme Regis DT7 3UY
Tel: 07413 947067 Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.uplymeparishcouncil.org

Parish News – May 2022

There is a buzz in the air, and it’s not just from the bees.

Village Celebrations

The Council, like the entire village, are looking forward to celebrating the
momentous 70th anniversary of HM The Queen’s reign on Sunday, 5th June
2022 at the village party. The Council would like to thank Wendy Gardner and
the team who have made this event possible by making all of the necessary
arrangements. The Council are pleased to sponsor the prizes which will be
presented on the day. It is sure to be a very memorable and enjoyable day on
the village calendar – and congratulations to Her Majesty for her long and
dedicated service to the country.
Another event which has been much missed for the past 2 years is the Village
Fete. The Council welcomes the return of this annual event, organised by our
very own (Cllr. with a different hat on) Pete Hackett, amongst many others. This
takes place on Saturday, 11th June this year, and it is sure to be a similarly
jubilant day, celebrating all Uplyme has to offer.
If you have an event planned in Uplyme which would benefit from extra publicity,
get in contact with the Clerk who will be happy to promote it on the Council
website.

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Public Rights of Way

You’ll see our Councillors out and about on the parish footpaths this month! The
Council are part of the Parish Paths Partnership, a scheme run by Devon
County Council to help parishes maintain the paths in their area. Under the
scheme we are eligible for a certain amount of funding for repairs, and in order
to assess which footpaths need maintenance our Councillors are carrying out a
footpath audit. You can help – if you are out walking and see a fallen sign,
broken stile or overgrown path, take a photo and send it along with details of
where you saw it to the Clerk so it can be added to the list of repairs needed –
let’s keep our footpaths in good order for everyone to enjoy our beautiful
countryside.

Report it Online

Did you know that you can report highways repairs and other issues direct to
Devon County Council (DCC) without going through the Parish Council? This is
quicker and the issue is officially logged on a schedule of works. On the DCC
website, amongst other things, you can report:

- Potholes
- Overgrown vegetation on the highway or pavements
- Hazardous or fallen trees
- Trip hazards
- Defective signage
- Faulty street lights
- Flooding or blocked drains
There are interactive maps to pinpoint the area, and the website accepts
photographs of the issue; after all, a picture paints a thousand words! Go to
www.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem/

Councillor Vacancy

We still have a vacancy for a proactive, dedicated and passionate person to join
the Council and make a difference. If you are interested in helping shape the
future of the village, please contact Zishan, the Parish Clerk, for an informal chat
to find out more about what the role involves.

Chairman: Cllr C James Vice Chairman: Mrs P Frost


Cllrs: P. Hackett, P. Oakley, C. Pratt, N. Pullinger, W. Trundley, A. Turner, Mrs C. Wiscombe

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Mrs Ethelstons Primary School

This week, we were all delighted to learn that Rich Parker- an olympic record breaker- is
coming to our school! On May 20th, he will be visiting us and teaching everyone some
amazing PE and tricks. 
‘He is awesome because in 2008 he became the second person ever to land a double 180
degrees backflip on a halfpipe! I can't wait for Rich Parker to come. It's going to be so fun
and it feels surreal to have an Olympian at my school!’ -Jacob, year 6.
In years 4 and 3, they have been focusing on how the Ichthyosaur was created and
ways that they can create tension and atmosphere in their writing. Similarly, year 2 are
learning about narrative and familiar settings whilst in year 5 they have been focusing on
instruction texts. This week, year 6 had their end of primary SATs tests and we all
enjoyed the toast and cake!

 The choir are amazed to have been asked to sing a song for the unveiling of the Mary
Anning statue which includes part of Mabel Slade (one of the year 6s) entries and two
other children (Isla and Betsy) from the same class’s statue ideas!
Miss Lyons

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