www.uplymechurch.org.uk October 2023 Parish News Uplyme
Worship in Uplyme Church October & early November October Sun 1st 10am Holy Communion 6pm Choral Evensong Mon 2nd 7pm Compline Sun 8th 10am Morning Worship 4pm Telephone Service Sun 15th 10am Together@10 6pm Evening Communion Sun 22nd 10am Morning Worship 4pm Telephone Service Sun 29th 10.30am AVMC Team Service - Axmouth Church 6pm Light a Candle to Remember We remember and give thanks for all those who have ween parted from us by death' November Sun 5th 10am Holy Communion 6pm Service of Healing and Wholeness Mon 6th 7pm Compline (Night Prayer) Remembrance Sunday Sun 12th 10am Remembrance Service Wreath laying at the War memorial after the Service - approx 11am 4pm Telephone Service Baptisms Weddings Funerals 4pm Telephone Service – A few minutes before 4pm call 0333 011 0616. When asked for the access code dial in 723 9782 followed by the hash key # These services are free to those who have a package which includes free 03 calls [most do] but you may be charged at normal call rates if not. Do check with your service provider
1 CONTENTS Service News Inside Front Cover Contents 1 More Tea Vicar 2 From The Editor & Shining Stars 3 Uplyme Help@Hand 4 Local Notices 5 Journeys of Faith 6 Adverts 7 & 8 Eco Corner & New Songs Evening 9 Church Notices 10 Art Exhibition Report 11 Horticultural Society 12 Olive Oil & Car Parks! 13 World Scouts 14 & 15 Paddington turns 65 16 Community Walk 17 Parish Council Report 18 & 19 1st Lym Valley Scout Group 20 Adverts 21 & 22 Philpot Museum & LIGHT A CANDLE SERVICE 23 Village Hall News 24 Village Hall Calendar Dates 25 Axminster & Lyme Cancer Support Group 26 Adverts 27 & 28 Church Officers & Contact details Inside Back Cover Uplyme Church Recycling Rear Cover DON’T FORGET THE CLOCKS GO BACK ON 29th OCTOBER Parish News Copy Deadlines Please remember the NEXT issue of the magazine is for November and all articles up to and including things for early December should be with us by the 10th October Email to - [email protected]
2 At the recent coronation the King was given a Bible with the words ‘the most valuable thing that this world affords’. As Bible Sunday is celebrated this month, let’s ask why we should read the Bible? The Bible isn’t a single book, but a library of 66 books, composed by some 44 writers over 1500 years in a range of styles including history, poetry, prophecy, letters and apocalyptic (looking the end times). Despite having a number of different writers, it claims one authority - God Himself! ‘All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work’ (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible is inspired (‘the word of God in the words of men’) and equips us to live for God in every aspect of our lives. We also have the promise of the Holy Spirit to guide us when we read: ‘when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth’ (John 16:13). How should we read the Bible? Let’s consider the following guidelines: Right time: We need a regular routine, which will meet our needs. This will vary according to our circumstances e.g. a mum at home with young children, somebody with a demanding job or a retired person. Right Place: We need to find a space where we can be undisturbed (e.g. lounge, bedroom, train or kitchen). Right Version: We need a version of the Bible which we can readily understand and use. A number of versions are available (e.g. NIV, The Message), as well as Bible apps we can access on our phone. Right Help: Reading notes also help us to understand a passage and apply it to our lives. Let’s get reading!! www.parishpump.co.uk (if you wish to start to read the Bible, do contact Rev Nicky for help, support and advice)
3 Hello and welcome to the October edition of the Uplyme Parish Magazine. As I complete the editing of the magazine we have certainly gone from Summer to an Autumn feel about the place! Husbands and Fathers be warned, it’s that time of year when family feel they need the heating on and you may return to the house finding all the radiators are blasting out and the windows open! It was terribly sad to hear of the passing of Maddy Anholt. She leaves behind a devastated family and a one year old daughter. Maddy was a pupil at Mr’s Ethelstons school and Colyton Grammer when the family lived in Uplyme. She went on to have a fantastic career as a comedian, writer and campaigner. She will be sadly missed by all who new her. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Ed Shining Stars is Uplyme church’s playgroup which meets at the Scout Hut in Rhode Lane every Friday morning during term time. It’s run by volunteers from the church and the local community. This wonderful group arrive early to set up the hall so that parents, carers and their children can enjoy fun and friendship from 10 to 11:30am. During the session they chat with the adults, play with the children, offer refreshments or help at the craft table. There are lots of toys, activities and ride ons for the children. We also have story time and songs. And no session is complete without bubbles! All under 5’s are welcome (please bring an adult) and parking is free. We ask for a donation of £1 per child but if you can’t manage this or don’t have the change it’s not a problem, please come anyway, we’d love to see you! For more details, term dates or newsletters - visit: www.uplymechurch.org.uk/worship-3-2/shining-stars/ Facebook page: Shining Stars Playgroup or e-mail: [email protected]
4 Help at Hand - cares General Enquiries: Anne – 01297 444799 Marilyn – 07885 859946 Transport: Dave – 01297 444799 Fred – 01297 445647 The Grazing Cow outside Honiton made us very welcome. A big range of cakes and drinks meant that there was something to suit everyone. All villagers were picked up from and returned to their door. Old friends were reunited and new ones made. If you would like to be included in our next outing, please contact Anne or Marilyn. You would be made very welcome by our wonderful local people! 19 Help at Hand friends share time together at The Grazing Cow, Honiton A great afternoon tea!
5 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. KNIT AND CHATTER Who are we: A very friendly group who love to Knit and Chat Come and join us, bring yourself, your knitting or crochet if you like. Or we’ll start you off! Where and When: Uplyme Church, Wednesday afternoon 2 till 4 Who’s it for: Everybody is most welcome. Please do join us There's always a ready supply of tea, coffee and biscuits. Who to Contact: Elizabeth Cooper on 01297 445538 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
6 Journeys of Faith The power and blessings of forgiveness. “FORGIVE us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” is how our Lord’s Prayer defines it. Jesus Christ prayed “Father, forgive them for they know not what they are doing” as they crucified him. Similarly, MAGNANIMITY – has the dictionary definition ‘Being generous in overlooking injury.’ i.e., avoiding revenge! My personal experience is that exercising such behaviour brings peace of mind instead of harbouring bitterness because of some perceived offence against me. I never realised what enormous good can result from forgiveness – even on an international scale. Take this international example of the consequence of failing to forgive:- Historians generally believe that the Second World War might have been avoided had the victorious allies of the First World War been less vindictive in imposing crushing reparations on the defeated German nation. In contrast consider how the Americans, our victorious allies in the second World War, not only forgave the cruel Japanese but undertook to help Japan recover after our nuclear bombs had destroyed two of Japan’s major cities. Considering the Bible assurance that we will all face the day of judgement, how wonderful is Christ’s promise to each of us that “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” A fascinating footnote:- The American engineer William Denning was assigned to assist Japanese industries to recover. The American auto industry had dismissed his insistence on frequent checking of machine tool tolerances as being fussy. The USA was so fuel-rich as to disregard excessive fuel consumption in cars. As a result, the Japanese captured a large share of global car and motorcycle markets and our industries learned the Denning lesson the hard way! David Dare.
7 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 From a quick “Wash & Go” to a “Full Showroom Valet” 07341 402 021 [email protected]
8 CORNERSTONE Design & Build Design, planning & building contractors. Extensions, alterations and outbuildings including Listed Buildings. Local references available Fully insured www.cornerstonedesignandbuild.co.uk Design & planning enquiries: [email protected] Tel: 07825 210 681 Building work enquiries: [email protected] Tel: 07786 267 115 For all your dental care needs From regular examination and hygiene care to advanced referral services Join us for you regular care, self-refer or get you own dentist to refer to us for our advanced referral services Routine Dental Care - Including white fillings, cosmetic dentistry and crowns Dental Implants - From a single missing tooth to a full mouth and teeth in a day Endodontics - Getting you out of pain and saving your teeth Sedation - For those times when our TLC and caring team wasn’t enough Prosthetics - From a denture repair in as little as an hour to new dentures www.ashburydentalcare.co.uk 01395 444 432 53 East Budleigh Road Budleigh Salterton EX9 6EW DOES YOUR DAUGHTER OR SON ENJOY SINGING? So many children do but have maybe only sung as part of a group, in class or a choir. Would your child like the chance to discover their solo voice? My fun lessons, tailored to their age and experience and drawing from a wide range of songs appropriate to their level and interest, will increase your child’s confidence, nurture pride in performance and build a firm foundaMon for whatever exciMng musical journey lies ahead. *initial taster/trial lesson free *convenient studio in central Uplyme *optional practice online back-up *optional ABRSM exam opportunities Adrian Pearson B.A., Cert.Ed. (01297) 442902 [email protected]
9 Eco Corner: Over the next few months, we are going to consider how we can live greener lives. This month as the nights draw in we are thinking about lighting our homes. Psalm 119:105 “ Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” 1. Light bulbs! If the average household replaced all of their bulbs with LEDs, it would cost about £100 and save about £35 a year on bills. www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-energy-efficiency/energy-savingquick-wins 2. Use natural light when you can to save energy. Sit by the window. Decorate your home in light colours to maximise natural light. 3. Turn your lights off when you’re not using them. If you switch a light off for just a few seconds, you will save more energy than it takes for the light to start up again, regardless of the type of light. www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/home-energyefficiency/energy-saving-quick-wins 4. If you have lights in your garden use solar powered lights that charge during the day and don’t require electricity. New Songs Evening in Church Monday October 16th at 7.30pm We would love you to join us for an evening of singing worship songs / hymns new and old. This is an opportunity to learn some new songs and to sing some old ones - they enhance our worship in a church service but also stay with us throughout our lives. Most of us remember standing in a school assembly singing together and many of us recall those words. Music is very important to us - it can bring us joy and comfort at times when we most need it, so do come along and enjoy an evening of singing together to make a joyful noise to the Lord. Light refreshments will be served! Bruce and Eunice Roberts (Brunice)
10 You are invited to Uplyme Church’s family friendly all age services at 10am on Sunday 20th November & 18th December Together @ Ten Children’s activities Creche corner Refreshments Everyone welcome You are invited to Uplyme Church’s Family friendly all age services at 10am on the 3rd Sunday of each month 17th Sept, 15th Oct, 19th Nov 17th Dec (Christingle), 21st Jan For more info phone Rev Nicky 07931 413629 www.uplymechurch.org.uk Would you like to Advertise in this magazine? 12 magazines per year 800 copies printed 650+ copies distributed around the Uplyme Parish. Available to download Limited to 30 advertisers only Email: parishnews@ uplymechurch.org.uk for further details
11 Art Exhibition No through road, no mains water, no Wi-fi, no Speaker and at one stage no posters! Not a very positive start to preparations for the 2023 Uplyme Art Exhibition. Despite the setbacks a team of enthusiastic volunteers from the local area set out to make this our best Art Exhibition ever. Around thirty local artists, from amateurs to professionals, entered a total of 100 exhibits for our three-day art exhibition. The church’s flexible layout displayed the huge variety of paintings and 3D exhibits, including intricate textile work. Local views and landscapes were very much the favourite. The church lit up with colourful interpretations in different media. The almost photographic images of flora and fauna were breathtaking. It was lovely to see so many visitors and local people enjoy the event. Uplyme Church is part of the community, opening its doors not only for worship, but for a wide range of activities involving all age groups. We are particularly keen to encourage young people, and hope that next year more children will take part in the art exhibition. The final total raised at the Art Events was more than £1,700, with donations still to come. The money raised will be split between three charities: Exeter-based St. Petrock’s Charity for the Homeless and two African charities – the Ekisa Ministries caring for children living with disability and the Bosuga Trust which provides clean water and sanitation. Finally, the organisors would like to thank all those who contributed to making the Art Exhibition such a success. Sheila Stratton
12 Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society www.ulrhs.wordpress.com For more information about the society and to view our full year’s programme please visit our website www.ulrhs.wordpress.com. Annual membership costs only £6 per person. Compton Acres, coach trip, Tuesday 3rd October Compton Acres offers 10 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland with lovely views over Poole Harbour and the Purbeck Hills. There are Japanese and Italian gardens, a rock garden and wooded valley. Tearoom, plant sales and shop. Cost £20. Coach departs 9.15am. Cost includes a £5 non-returnable deposit. Nonmembers welcome for an additional £3. Please book with Jenny Harding [email protected] 07773 604137. Autumn Show and Coffee Morning, Saturday 7th October, 10am-12noon This is an informal event with classes for fruit and veg, flowers, floral art and baking, as well as a fun category. All entries judged by public vote; voting closes at 11.15am. Or just come along for coffee and a chance to catch up with other members. Please bring exhibits along from 9.30am – no need to pre-register. Also, re-live our summer show highlights as our cup winners are presented with their engraved trophies. There will also be a Society plant stall for which plant donations would be most welcome. Please bring to the hall from 9.30am. Show open to all, free of charge. The Wonderfully Versatile Rose, talk, Wednesday 25th October World renowned rosarian Michael Marriott, formerly of David Austin Roses, has a lifetime of experience of roses. Who better to tell us about these wonderful plants and how we can make more of them in our gardens. Please note that the charge for non-members for this talk is £5. Talk starts at Uplyme Village Hall 7.30pm. Doors open 7pm for refreshments. Tricia Boyd
13 How olive oil could help prevent dementia If you have more than half a teaspoon of olive oil a day, it may cut your risk of dying from dementia by 28 per cent, a recent study by Harvard University suggests. But nobody knows quite why. Some experts say it may be that the antioxidants in olive oil can pass through the blood-brain barrier, which may have a direct effect on cognition. One doctor explained: “Opting for olive oil, a natural product, instead of fats such as margarine and commercial mayonnaise, is a safe choice and may reduce the risk of fatal dementia.” There are estimated to be 944,000 people living with dementia in Britain, with the majority suffering from Alzheimer’s. The number is expected to increase to more than one million by 2030, with one in three people born in the UK this year expected to develop dementia in their lifetime. The condition costs the country £34.7 billion annually and is now the leading cause of death. Sadly, there are currently no licensed drugs that can slow down or repair brain damage. Is your car too big to park? For decades, parking spaces have remained largely the same size, but our cars have grown bigger and bigger. And bigger. So now we have a glut of ‘autobesity’, according to motoring experts. The consumer watchdog WHICH? has found 161 models which are simply too big for the average parking spot. 12 of the models exceed the standard parking bay limit by more than 12 inches. The BMW i7 exceeds a standard bay by more than 20in. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class hybrid is 17.5in longer. The Audi A8 exceeds the limit by 14.6in. And it is not just length. WHICH? found that 27 models are too wide for drivers to comfortably open their doors, once parked between two other cars. (Vehicles are “too wide” if their width leaves less than 8.7in between the car and the bay.) The Land Rover Discovery is 81in wide, leaving only 6.5in of space between the doors and the bay’s borders. The Jaguar I-Pace is 79in wide, while the BMW X5’s width spans 78.7in, leaving motorists with only 7.8in each side in a parking bay. The simple answer would seem to be wider parking bays. But the British Parking Association (BPA) told Which? that adapting car parks is not always simple. For example, the additional weight of larger cars poses major problems for multi-storey car parks. www.parishpump.co.uk
14 Scouts make the most of their adventure in South Korea Thea Hodges (left) and Josh Dean (right) took part in the World Scout Jamboree, held this year in Korea Josh Dean and Thea Hodges, from Powder Monkeys Explorer Sea Scout Unit, made the most of their time in South Korea recently as they attended the World Scout Jamboree with Unit 77 - The Rockpool Hermits - as part of the U.K. Contingent - numbering 4,500 young people and adult volunteers. “It’s a once in a lifetime experience”, said Josh, “I wanted to give it a go.” Thea described it as “the kind of opportunity that should not be turned down… I hoped it would help me become more confident in myself as a result of going”. Luckily for both of them, they were selected to go to the World Scout Jamboree with only 1 in 3 young people getting a place. They visited the Gyeongbokgung Palace, one of the main royal palaces in Korea, with the rest of their unit After a couple of years of fundraising and many training camps later, Josh and Thea touched down in Seoul, ready to make the most of their near three week adventure in South Korea. They started off by exploring the capital city, doing some “Seoul Searching”. They visited Gyeongbokgung Palace, to watch the changing of the royal guard ceremony , and then went to the Korean War Memorial and Museum to understand more about the history of the country. Of course, being in the middle of a heatwave, they managed to find the opportunity to cool off at Caribbean Bay, a water park in Seoul, where they partied hard and celebrated finally making it to South Korea. There was also the opportunity to enjoy some local food, making the most of the various restaurants they could visit in the city. Thea with other members of her Patrol in a restaurant in Seoul However, it wasn’t just Seoul that they got to explore, Josh and Thea, like many other Scouts, visited the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) - the strip of land that acts as a buffer between North Korea and South Korea. They toured around the DMZ and learned more about why exists and the background of conflict in Korea, they left behind ribbons, symbolising the hope for peace and prosperity in Korea. “I found it incredibly interesting and engaging. In particular, walking down a tunnel that connected to North Korea was an amazing experience for me.” recalled Thea. Unit 77 at the Jamboree Site in the middle of the heatwave Arriving at the Jamboree site in time for the start of the World Scout Jamboree - Josh, Thea, and the rest of their unit quickly got to work putting their campsite together. “We ended up erecting tents on pallets” said Josh, “the ground wasn’t brilliant”. However, things got very competitive quite quickly, “we decided we wanted to build the tallest flagpole on camp” Josh said “one of my favourite memories is seeing it from miles around and being so proud of our unit”. They both attended the opening ceremony, which celebrated the start of the World Scout Jamboree; “My best memory of the World Scout Jamboree was talking to people before the opening ceremony and hearing the chants and songs of their country that they sang together while we walked” said Thea, “This was my first moment of connection with Scouts from around the world.” The Opening Ceremony featured speeches by the president of South Korea, and the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls, who spoke of being “united as a movement, united
15 by our promise that says that we will make this world a better place.” This was topped off by a concert and drone show celebrating the history of the World Scout Jamboree. One of the big features of the World Scout Jamboree is meeting young people and volunteers from all over the world, with 158 nationalities in attendance. Each country has its own unique scout scarfs and other cultural items - “Trading neckers with Scouts from around the world was a real highlight” Josh recalled “ in between activities everybody wanted to swap things and chat and find out more about each other; it was really special. I think my mum was surprised how much of my kit I swapped as I brought back a completely different wardrobe” he added. “For me, the best thing about the whole experience was when we began meeting Scouts from other countries and there was immediate recognition and connection between us”, said Thea, “It was really interesting learning how different and yet similar we were to each other” Whilst they had planned to spend a significant time at the World Scout Jamboree, things were not going to plan - “The worst thing about the experience was that the activities we could do while in Saemangeum (the Jamboree site) were limited by the weather and conditions onsite” said Thea, recognising the difficulties they faced. Due to the significant challenges faced by the U.K. Continent, amid criticism of the poor facilities in the extreme heat and bad management of the jamboree, they returned to Seoul for safety reasons. Such was the scale of the unfolding fiasco that it became headline news around the world. “When we were told we were leaving the World Scout Jamboree it was devastating, it only dawned on us then how big this would be” recalled Josh, “We were amongst the first to leave - when we and the rest of the U.K. Contingent arrived back in Seoul at the hotel, we were met by camera crews and photographers, even the Deputy British Ambassador was there to welcome us - we never expected it to happen how it did.” Despite the sudden ending to their World Scout Jamboree experience, hundreds of U.K Scout volunteers in Seoul got to work developing a new programme of activities to make the most of their time there. “I did not realise the impact of the World Scout Jamboree on Korea until I returned to Seoul after camping in Saemangeum and was being regularly stopped in the street by Korean people.” said Thea, “Often, they apologised to us about the conditions in Saemangeum and occasionally, they even gave us gifts.” The generosity of the South Korean people was on display when a local football team had invited all of the U.K. contingent to watch a football match, with many enjoying the opportunity to unwind. To round off the Jamboree, the closing ceremony was moved to a football stadium in Seoul following a typhoon forcing the rest of the jamboree participants to leave site. They joined the 43,000 other participants and volunteers for one final time - that evening they received an apology from the South Korean Prime Minister for the conditions at the Jamboree site, and then enjoyed a 3 hour K-pop concert with fireworks at the end. It was a memorable end to an extraordinary couple of weeks for both Josh and Thea. Asked if they had any advice for those who wanted to go the next World Scout Jamboree Thea said “prioritise meeting new people! That is why you are there - to learn about the different cultures of Scouts around the world. It is this experience that makes the World Scout Jamboree so special, not necessarily the activities you take part in.” Josh added with a smile “be prepared for anything!” When asked what they both got out of the jamboree Josh reflected “It was a totally different experience to the one we expected but we have made some great friends and am looking forward to future adventures with them.” Would they recommend the jamboree to Scouts in the future? Thea replied “if any young people reading this are thinking of signing up to the next World Scout Jamboree, do it! It's certainly worth it.”
16 A Bear called Paddington It was 65 years ago, on 14th October 1958, that Michael Bond’s children’s book, A Bear Called Paddington, was published. It marked the debut of the lovable Paddington Bear, who is now a household name after appearing in two irresistible films. Paddington starred in more than 20 books written by Bond, who died aged 91 in 2017. The original story was inspired by the author witnessing Jewish and British evacuee children passing through Reading station. Bond wanted the bear to have come from “darkest Africa”, but this was changed to Peru when his agent pointed out that there were no bears in Africa. Many people have found Christian characteristics in the bespectacled, kind, red-hatted, innocent Paddington, who always tries to do the right thing but often gets into trouble as a result. He is invariably polite, but has a “hard stare” for those who behave badly. The two hugely successful films, with Ben Whishaw voicing Paddington and household names in other roles, established the bear in the national psyche – a natural successor to Winnie the Pooh. A stuffed toy Paddington Bear was chosen by British tunnellers as the first item to be passed to their French counterparts when the two sides of the Channel Tunnel came together in 1994. The books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 30 million copies. Paddington has also reached the very top of society. Comedian and later President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky dubbed him in the Ukrainian version of the films, and to cap everything, Paddington joined the late Queen in one of her last public appearances – a brilliant comedy segment in the Platinum Party at the Palace on 4th June 2022, in which the Queen ‘revealed’ that she always carried a marmalade sandwich – Paddington’s favourite food – in her handbag. www.parishpump.co.uk
17 Community Walk and light lunch for all Saturday 21st October Meet at church 10.30am Next > 18th Nov/16th Dec If you don’t want to walk join us for lunch in church at 12.00 noon For more information : Contact Sue Wells 07912 272102
18 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 – September 2023 Moving into Autumn, there’s lots going on. Community Defibrillator Training The Council have liaised with the South West Ambulance Service to organise a FREE defibrillator training session for the community to learn CPR and when and how to correctly use a defibrillator to save a life. The training will take place in the Scout Hut on Saturday 14th October 2023 from 10am-12noon and light refreshments will be provided. Please contact the Clerk at [email protected] or on 07413 947067 to book a place. You may recall that in 2022, Devon County Council requested for towns and villages interested in creating a 20mph zone to apply. We applied, but unfortunately, Uplyme was not selected at that stage for a 20mph limit. The Parish Council are well aware how speeding affects residents and pedestrians and other road users, and are looking at other ways to achieve a 20mph speed limit along the B3165 through the village centre. To that end, the Council joined the national ‘20’s Plenty’ scheme to lobby the highways authorities to implement a 20mph speed limit through town and village centres. This is the letter which the Parish Council recently sent to Devon County Cllr. Stuart Hughes, the portfolio holder for Highways issues: "I am writing on behalf of Uplyme Parish Council, who recently passed a motion to join the 20's Plenty scheme. You may be aware that Uplyme was one of the parishes who applied to have a 20mph zone along the arterial B3165 through the village. The Council now formally requests Devon County Council to adopt 20mph as the default speed limit for urban and village roads in the county. A higher limit can be set as an exception, where there is evidence that it will be safe for pedestrians and cyclists. Regarded as global best practice, the UK government committed itself to 20mph speed limits by signing the 2020 Stockholm Declaration. The benefits of 20mph are clear: better for children, elderly, pedestrians, cyclists and for the disabled. 20mph reduces road casualties and emissions, makes it more likely that people will walk or cycle and has almost no effect on journey times for those in motor vehicles.
19 The 20mph speed limit is popular. In survey after survey, around 7 in 10 people say they support 20mph speed limits. 28m people in the UK live in local authorities that have committed to a 20mph speed limit on most urban and village roads. As a Highway Authority, Devon is rapidly becoming an outlier by endorsing speeds of 50% higher on most built-up roads. Even where Devon County Council considers a 20mph scheme, its current policy often requires high-cost engineering solutions, which effectively prevent many Parish Councils from implementing 20mph. A signed-only wide-area scheme combined with education is better, easier and more cost-effective for all. The Council ask that you work with other decision makers and officers in Devon to set an authority-wide default 20mph limit for urban and rural community roads and make it easier for communities like ours to secure a speed limit of 20mph. We also call on Devon County Council to write to the UK National Government and request that 20mph be made the national default speed on restricted roads, with 30mph as the exception where warranted. Please let us know if there is anything more that we can do to support DCC in this process." Uplyme Parish Council are committed to highways safety and improvements and if you would like to lend your support, please get in contact with Devon County Cllr. Ian Hall who represents Uplyme, via telephone on 07970 815966 or via email at [email protected]. Calling all public-spirited residents! The Council are organising a community litterpick to take place on Sunday 15th October 2023 (time tba, but should be morning). If you are interested in taking part, all equipment will be provided, and you will need to meet at the Village Hall car park. Please let the Clerk, Zishan, know if you are interested in helping keep our lovely village clean and tidy. Hedges/Ditches The Council have very limited funds to maintain the amenities in the village, so we need your help! Did you know that if your property’s boundary hedge abuts a highway or public footpath/bridleway, it is your responsibility to keep it cut back? Also, if you have trees which overhang the highway or a ditch adjacent to your property, the safety or clearing of these is legally your responsibility. After a very wet summer, the hedges have grown a lot, so it is very important that any cuttings or vegetation are cleared so they do not clog drains or ditches as this presents a flood risk to the parish and potentially, your own property. If we all do our bit to help, Uplyme will continue to be a beautiful place to enjoy walking and riding safely. Chairman: Cllr. C James Vice Chairman: Cllr. A. Turner Cllrs: Mrs E. Daly, Mrs P Frost, P. Hackett, P. Oakley, C. Pratt, W. Trundley, Mrs C. Wiscombe
20 1st Lym Valley Scout Group (Uplyme and Lyme Regis) It’s been a busy start to our term with lots going on – the Scouts took part in the district rafting competition, which was a great success with one of our teams coming second! It’s great to get young people out on the water, but it’s also great to see so many adults out on the water as well; as part of our build up to delivering Paddleboarding, a number of adults have been going on British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor courses (fully funded by the group) to build and develop their skills. The Beavers this month will be working on their money skills, figuring out how to best spend their pocket money; they’re also looking forward to doing a torch walk in the early evening - we’re really excited! The Cubs this month will be building bug houses (always a firm favourite), petting animals at Pets At Home, and even managing to fit in a Ghost Walk! Cubs continues to go from strength to strength with a new leadership team. Both Monday Scouts and Wednesday Scouts are a bit non stop this month! They’re looking forward to going to the Waffle House in Axminster to develop their conversational skills; going on a night hike; doing some team building games; and meeting Scouts from all over the world during JOTI (Jamboree On The Internet) Powder Monkeys, our Explorer Unit, have finished off a busy year of fundraising with their serving of refreshments at Belmont House in Lyme Regis. All fundraising they do as a unit goes back into their activities, it helps subsidised things like sailing and camping trips. As ever, we do have a waiting list for all sections, but please don’t let that out you off putting your child’s name down as spaces can become available quicker than you think. Please sign up via the website and we’ll send you a waiting list form, once sent back we’ll be able to put your child on the waiting list! If you would like to volunteer and get involved, please do get in touch, our growing group could always do with another pair of hands! Whether that’s being part of our amazing sections teams on a weeknight, supporting our watersports provision, or looking after the hut – we genuinely believe there’s something for everyone! Yours in Scouting Karen Yelland Beaver and Scout Leader www.lymvalleyscouts.org.uk Instagram 1stlymvalley
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23 Friends of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum You are welcome to attend our illustrated talks at 2.30 pm in the Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis. Entrance fees are £2 for members and £4 for visitors. Talk 1: On Thursday 5th October. ‘Bodmin Barracks and the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry’ by Fran Singleton. Fran is the Assistant Curator at The Keep, Bodmin Museum. Bodmin Keep is more than 160 years old and is the historic home of the army in Cornwall. Talk2: On Thursday 2nd November. ‘ A Brief History of Atmospheric Research Flying at the Met Office since WW2’ by Joss Kent. Joss is a Met Office scientist who has worked in airborne atmospheric research for the last 38 years. Enquiries to David Cox, 01297 443156 Sunday 29th October 6.00pm If you would like to come and light a candle to remember a loved one Please ring Jenny Perham 07761 081424 Or sign on the list in Church
24 We’re very pleased to welcome Amber Hussey as the new Hall Manager. She started on the 1st of September and by now, the handover from Claire will be completed. Lots of people in Uplyme know Amber already – if it’s village hall business, please use the [email protected] or the manager’s phone number 07396 704980 to contact her. It’s proper autumn now with hall users benefitting from the warmth of the shiny new heating. Lights have also been replaced … it’s almost too bright with the new low energy lights in the hall & kitchen. The manager, caretaker and committee work hard to maintain our beautiful community hall which is used by so many different local groups like preschool & school, the Parish Council and ULRHS – too many to list! It’s also well used for village events & family celebrations. We try to keep hire charges as low as possible whilst keeping on top of maintenance & repairs which means lots of fund raising to bolster income. Come along and enjoy our events – if you wish to offer more support, helpers are always welcome UPCOMING EVENTS: Saturday 14th October JUMBLE SALE & COFFEE MORNING Browse the bargains, fumble through jumble and find that thing you didn’t know you needed. Follow up with coffee, cake and a chat … Saturday 25th November CHRISTMAS FAYRE, COFFEE MORNING … … and CHRISTMAS QUACKER DUCK RACE DUCKS ON SALE … Just £1 a duck! Five ducks for £5! WOW! Come and cheer your plucky duckies on as they plunge down the might Lym. Let’s hope it’s not fowl weather …. 1 st Winning Dun-it duck £125 sponsored by Bridec Melanine Boards 2nd Runner up Dierdre Duck £75 3rd Almost there Danny Duck £50 sponsored by Bridec 1 st Duckling home, Diddy Duck (child prize) £10 Last to finish Dozy Duck £25 4x lucky duckies: Lucky Duck, Fluky Duck, Dippy Duck, Destiny Duck £10 If you would like to find out more or help at any of our events, please talk to Chair Pete Hackett, Secretary Margaret Wiscombe or any committee member. To contact the committee, email [email protected]
25 Village Hall Booking Dates October 2023 REGULAR HIRERS TIMES MAY VARY - Please check with the group/organisation Uplyme Pre School/ Term time only Mondays 9am-3.30pm Wednesdays 9am-1pm Tuesdays/Fridays 9am- 1.30pm Toddlers—Term time only Tuesdays – 1.45pm -3.30pm School – Mrs Ethelstons/Term time only Wednesdays 1.30-3.30pm (4.30 if club) Thursdays 9am- 3.30pm (4.30 if club) Fridays 1.45pm-3.30pm (4.30 if club) YOGA Thursdays 6.30pm-8.00pm Short Mat Bowls Mondays 6.30pm-9.00pm Parish Council 2nd Wednesday of each month 7.15pm-9pm Horticultural Society 4th Wednesday of each month 7pm-9pm Mainly Ballroom Saturdays 8pm-11pm (check dates) Quakers Sundays 9.30am – midday Village Hall Committee meeting 1st of the month 7.30pm Wed/Oct-March Tues/April-Sept Other bookings for October Saturday 7th Horticultural Society Autumn Show/Coffee Morning Saturday 7th Private hire PM Saturday 14th Village Hall Jumble Sale & coffee morning Friday 20th Private hire PM Saturday 21st Private hire AM Saturday 28th ‘Not Just Travel’ event AM Saturday 28th Private hire PM To book the Village Hall please contact Amber Email: [email protected] M: 07396704980 - office hours only Visit our website/calendar www.uplymevillage.com Calendar/online calendar times are hire times not event times. Check with the individual organisations for event times. Claire and I have spent the past month completing a handover. I am really excited to be taking on the role of Manager of the Village Hall. Thank you to the Committee for already making me feel so welcome. Amber Hello! Love Uplyme and our community? Leave a gift in your will to Uplyme Village Hall CIO and you will be helping to secure the future of our village hall for Uplyme. Or commemorate the life of a loved one with a donation. If you are considering it, Thank You Any gift, large or small, makes a difference. [email protected]
26 Local cancer support charity, Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support have announced they are setting up a full-time location in the grounds of Axminster Hospital. Based in a self-contained building and space next to the hospital will allow the charity to expand the services offered to anyone affected by any cancer within the Axminster and Lyme Regis area. Mary Kahn, founder of the charity said:” We are delighted to announce that ALCS will have a permanent home. This has been made possible by the amazing fundraising across the local community and a couple of very generous donors. ‘Thank you’ to all who have contributed and supported us”. Mary continued, “Having our own premises mean local people affected by cancer will have the opportunity to access support throughout the week. The numbers of people reaching out for support has increased enormously and this will allow us to offer more support.”. Although based in Axminster the charity will continue to provide services, workshops, and events in Lyme Regis, including drop-in and men’s events. We are also planning more workshops like the successful “Let’s Talk About Cancer” held in the spring. The property is owned by Weycroft Investments and Axminster Property manage the investments of the business owners of Weycroft investments The charity is working with Axminster Property during the refurbishment to create the best possible space for everyone. The plans include space for drop in’s and creative workshops, a therapy room, and a library of resources. Ian Styles, Managing Director of Axminster Property said: “We are delighted to be working with ALCS. We look forward to working with a number of local support groups, restoring and getting the building active once more for the community”. Mary added: “We would like to thank Weycroft Investments for believing in us as a young charity and for their endorsement of the work we are carrying out, supporting those affected by cancer across the area of East Devon and West Dorset. We look forward to announcing our opening date in the autumn. If you feel you would like to be involved or support us and our work then please contact us via email: [email protected].
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Uplyme Church Contacts part of the Axe Valley Mission Community Uplyme Church, Pound Lane, Uplyme, DT7 3TT Team Vicar Rev Nicky Davies email [email protected] Tel 07931 413629 Churchwardens Jenny Perham 07761 081424 Sue Wells 07912 272102 Licensed Lay Minister (LLM) Roger Grose 22107 Church Administrator Louise Collard 441986 email: [email protected] Admin Office Hours: Mon - Wed 09.00 – 12.00 Thurs 12.30 – 15.30 Fri 09.00 – 12.00 Hon Treasurer Sharyn Walker 444811 PCC Secretary Chris Buckingham Safeguarding Advisors Jo Clarke 443050 Noreen Watson Church Membership Mike Maccoy 07970443631 Pastoral Co-Ordinator Roger Grose 22107 Gospel Choir Jo Cursley 443642 Under 5’s Janet Impey 441986 Festival Choir Adrian Pearson 442902 Flower Group Carole Hodges 445180 Saturday Football Robin Hodges 445180 Simon Smith 647521 Mrs Ethelston’s School Head Katie Lyons 442210 School Link Jo Cursley 443642 Parish News Editor Robin Hodges 445180 Redlands, Lime Kiln Lane, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3XG Email: [email protected] Uplyme Church Registered Charity Number 1131962 All telephone numbers are STD code 01297 unless otherwise stated.
Tesco is now offering a recycling scheme for so3 plas5cs. You can take them to Axminster and Seaton. If you don’t ever go to Tescos then leave them at the Church in the plas5c container and we will deliver them for you. Items to include -Any plas5c bag, Crisp packets, Food and pet pouches, Plas5c Wrappers, Any plas5c film RECYCLING AT UPLYME CHURCH Did you know you can recycle lots of unwanted things at Uplyme Church (in the porch) PENS biro, felt pen, highlighter, correction fluid, marker, whiteboard. NO PENCILS DENTAL All plastic dental products. NO BAMBOO BRUSHES. PERSONAL/BEAUTY: make up, creams, lotions, potions, soap pumps, miracle cures and hair colour. Used pill packets. Used Stamps