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Parish
The St Mary’s • Hemyock
All Saints • Culmstock
St Andrew’s • Clayhidon
Pump
Culm Davy Chapel
APR • MAY 2020
In This Issue:
St Mary's Giveaway
Care 4 Calais Report
BSG Self-isolation Guidance and Help
St Andrew's Church News
SSAFA
Village Hall Committee
The Parish Pump Hemyock
Editorial Notice
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18 19The Parish Pump Service Schedule April • May 2020
Letter from the Rector Parish Pump | No. 278 April – May 2020
Dear friends,
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hat a strange few weeks it has been! And now we need to gear ourselves up for the long Nil Desperandum!
haul, facing significant restrictions on our engagement with each other for an unspecified
number of months. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially if you are already
feeling a bit isolated and apprehensive about what the coming weeks will hold. By the time you read this, according to current predictions, our temporary loss of things that we take for granted - such as our
country will have moved from the ‘containment phase’ of its ability to go where we want however we’re feeling, to gather
Instead of the normal listing of church services in this magazine, here is an update for you of the
‘new normal’ with regard to services and meeting together. response to CoVid-19 (or Coronavirus) to ‘delay’. The novelty of together for sporting events or socially, and even shaking
the epidemic will have worn thin, but the uncertainty will surely hands and sharing warm human contact – will deepen our
Churches are no longer allowed to hold services, either on Sundays or mid week, and all the
normal mid week groups, Lent groups, coffee and lunch groups have had to be cancelled. Funerals remain, and either our worst fears about its impact will have appreciation of one another and how dependent we are on each
are currently still being allowed, as are weddings, but no more than nine people are permitted
begun to be realised, or we might be seeing glimmers of hope other when they are restored. ‘No man is an island...’ as John
to be present for such a service, and then keeping the recommended 2 metres apart. In the case
of funerals, we will be able to arrange for memorial services to take place after the coronavirus that, as a nation, we will get through this. We know there will be Donne put it.
emergency is over. With weddings and funerals there will be ways in which the service can be
casualties, both as a result of the direct effects of the virus on
shared with those unable to be present, either by videoing, or live streaming, or sending out orders
of service to those who would have attended if they could. the health of individuals and because The experience of transformation
of the economic consequences on
“I would like to think that the through endurance in the face of
However, the church has not shut up shop! Anglican churches belong to the local community and
are here to serve that community. So the church buildings remain open for everyone, so that you jobs and social activity.
temporary loss of things that we adversity is what Easter is all about.
can come in to sit quietly, to pray, to reflect. You will find a range of helps to prayer in the churches take for granted will deepen our In the account of the Crucifixion
– prayer stations, prayer leaflets to take away with you, and a prayer board on which to pin prayer
requests. Every Sunday prayers will be said in each of the churches, and we are putting in place a But is it possible that we will be
appreciation of one another and and Resurrection of Jesus, and the
system for prayers to be said in each of the churches mid week. At these times, the requests left on
witnessing some positive outcomes
how dependent we are on each subsequent birth and spread of
the prayer boards will be offered up to God.
despite what might be seen as an
other when they are restored. ” the early Church, we see how an
Please look on the benefice website for local church information, for details about live streaming of
impending catastrophe? We read individual making the supreme
worship, and for daily prayers and reflections from the archbishop and from the diocese of Exeter,
as well as updates on safety measures. about the ‘Dunkirk spirit’ that drew people together during sacrifice was able to overcome the worst that life and death
the Second World War, and helped many to make sacrifices – could throw at him. The risen Jesus was able to revive and
The churches are also sharing in the initiative of the Blackdown Support Group to ensure that
every home in our area is covered with offers of help should need arise. whether great or small – that contributed to the victory which inspire his shattered, demoralised disciples and drove them to
we will be commemorating on 8th May. That victory was share the good news that God is still in charge and cares for us.
I hope that it will be possible to hold open-air Easter gatherings to celebrate the highlight of the
Christian year, but I guess we will need to wait on government advice. The message that Easter followed by a period of transformation and renewal of our
gives us of God’s love persisting through the darkest times and bringing us into new life is life-
society, with the birth of the NHS and social care – which will be Whatever CoVid-19 throws at us, I hope that we will be able to
changing in the hope it brings. The risen Jesus is alive to walk with us day by day, to renew, refresh,
and ultimately resurrect us and restore our entire planet. so crucial in our response to CoVid-19 - and cultural revival in pray and work for the strengthening of our community and the
the Festival of Britain. I would like to think that the relationships within it.
My prayer is that you may know the risen Jesus walking with you in these testing times, bringing
peace and a sense of hope for the future. If you are someone who prays, or wouldn’t mind giving it
a go, please pray especially for all who have businesses on the line, those facing potential or actual
David Major
job losses, those working overtime and in difficult situations in the health service, those who are
suffering from the virus or caring for those who are, and for all families to find new ways to enjoy
being together creatively, and of exploring this beautiful springtime world.
With my warmest good wishes,
Corona Virus: All events listed in this issue are subject to cancellation or postponement due to government restrictions.
Where possible, some activities and events may now be held online. Please check directly with the organisers.
Becky Totterdell
Rector, Upper Culm Valley Mission Community
Follow government guidance to help save lives and help the NHS.
20 21The Parish Pump Hemyock April • May 2020
St Mary’s
St Mary's Donation Session Tunes from the Organ Tuner
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hat would you ask an organist to play for a wedding – or hat would you ask an organist to play for a wedding – or
a funeral in church? Michael Farley, whose firm looks a funeral in church? Michael Farley, whose firm looks
Hemyock after our organ at St. Mary’s in Hemyock, is now asked
to play tunes that would have been refused a generation ago. What
about the bride entering to “Match of the Day”? Or the bridegroom
requesting to “Get me to the church on time”? They were part of a
after our organ at St. Mary’s in Hemyock, is now asked
to play tunes that would have been refused a generation ago. What
about the bride entering to “Match of the Day”? Or the bridegroom
requesting to “Get me to the church on time”? They were part of a
medley he played on Sunday afternoon, 16th February. medley he played on Sunday afternoon, 16th February.
In This Issue: St Mary’s Charity and Coffee Shop held its annual “donation Other items were transcriptions from opera – “The Chorus of
session” at the beginning of February. This year’s was slightly the Hebrew Slaves” – or from orchestral items – “Prelude to a
ɬ St Mary's different. Having given their usual notice of monies being Te Deum” – as well as works written for organ – “Nun Danket”.
Giveaway available in the December issue of “The Pump”, the staff were The great thing was that we knew the tunes and found his
slightly surprised to have no requests for assistance. So for choices ideal for a Sunday afternoon. We were amazed by the
ɬ Care 4 Calais once they chose the recipients themselves. variety of sounds he produced from the organ.
The groups chosen were:-
report In spite of storm Dennis outside there were over thirty people
The Lights Brigade for bringing some winter cheer to the inside who showed their appreciation of the music and the
ɬ BSG self isolation village. (It was interesting to note that it was a chat in the delicious cakes by donating over £160 to the Friends of St.
guidance and help Catherine Wheel that led to their formation. How many Mary’s.
activities have had the initial spark of their existence over a
pint in the village inn?
St Mary's Giveaway St Mary’s Church, Hemyock
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When St Mary’s Parochial Council decided to set up what F.O.R.C.E.. – Friends of the Oncology and Radiotherapy Centre
amounted to a recycling facility for the parish, which would Exeter. This support group has helped many in the area deal Monthly Summer Lunch
Update
also provide some money for charitable groups in the village with the aspects that cancer brings into our lives, either for
or village supporting, some people had different views. ”It ourselves as patients or as the relatives/friends of someone
won’t last 5 minutes” was typical and the thought of a church affected by the disease.
group giving money away was thought nonsense. Due to the Coronavirus our lunches
This particular donation was made special in that the have been cancelled – we will be back as
Nearly eight years later they have just held their latest representative from FORCE who came to collect the cheque, soon as possible and hope you will also!
“donation session” which took the amount they’ve given used to live in the village and said it was “a trip down memory
away to just under £6000. The recipients this year were the The presentations were made by the Rector Rev Becky lane." Future dates will be posted on the
Hemyock Bowling Club, The Lights Brigade responsible for Totterdell followed by a surprise presentation by Church noticeboard (by the War
Hemyock’s Christmas glitter, and F.O.R.C.E. This Exeter based Churchwarden David Bawler of chocolates to the charity shop The Shop crew want to thank everybody who has supported Memorial) and on the Church Room
support group has helped many in the area who are suffering volunteers most of who are not regular church members and them over the past year, and indeed throughout the past noticeboard.
in different ways from the effects of Cancer. the Friends of St Marys who run the coffee shop. eight years. As was said on the day this is a case of the village
helping the village, with the Shop acting as a middleman. Thank you for all your past support.
Thank you 51st Hemyock Holiday Club July 27th - Sunday 10th May
July 31st 2020
To commemorate the 75th
To all those people who work in the
Anniversary of Victory in
Please put the dates in your diary and join us for another
NHS, or those who care for others Europe the 11.15am Village
fantastic week of fun, games, craft etc etc.
service at St Mary’s Church
in whichever capacity, or those who
will be preceded by a parade.
Any child of Primary School age is welcome. They will
serve in any of our public services. Everyone is warmly invited to
need a packed lunch but drinks are provided. It will run
be part of the parade which
Thank you for all that you do, and from 11 am to 2.45 pm and is still £1.50 a day or £6 if
will leave the Parish Hall
prepaid for the week. This is jointly run by volunteers
will do, in this national time of need. at 10.45am. Contact David
from St Mary's and Hemyock Baptist.
07773579809 if you have any
queries.
Any who are willing to be Young Leaders please contact
Maureen 01823 680111, thank you.
22 23The Parish Pump Hemyock April • May 2020
Flushed with Success? A date for your Diary from Hemyock
S Friends of St. Mary’s, Hemyock
t Mary's church members are very pleased with their new toilet Christmas Club!
F
block, which now graces the 900 year old building. Maybe it's
ollowing the success of last year’s quiz we are very excited to
COFFEE MORNING
something to do with the fact that it also houses the new, more
announce that we will be holding another one this year. The
efficient, boiler which gives a warmer church.
date for this is 26th September, further details will follow but
please put the date in your diary and come along for a fun evening.
Anyway the Church Council recently decided that they wanted
to share the joys of the facilities and have applied to have the
We hold the quiz to raise the funds for our Big Visit Event,
toilet twinned with one in Africa.
which last year made £604, this was split equally between our
two charities, The Grand Appeal at Bristol Children’s Hospital
This is part of a scheme run by Tearfund who are trying to
and The Devon Air Ambulance Trust. The Big Visit will be back
bring clean water and safe sanitation to communities who lack
this year on 9th and 10th December.
them. We probably take toilets and clean water for granted
but if your nearest water is an hour's walk away, and is not
very hygienic, and your toilet is the bush, then a village tap & PLANT SALES
and functioning toilet can make differences in areas we would
not think of. For example children may suffer less illnesses
Local Skiffle Group
and go to school more consistently and so are better equipped
for work and adult life in general. Women are less likely to be Watching a TV programme recently brought
attacked and raped whilst attending to their personal toilet
needs.
back memories of much younger days and
I am trying to recollect the members of a
So given our links with Kisoro in South West Uganda the
Council has asked if possible to be twinned with a village in
local Skiffle group who I heard play in the
that area. So watch this space-or should that be watch the Parish Hall. If you were a member, or can Saturday, 23rd May 10 - 12
walls in the loo!
remember who was involved, please would
in the Church Room, Hemyock
If you wish to know more have a look at Tearfund's "Toilet you email me – just to satisfy my curiosity.
twinning" website.
I may be quite wrong but I think one of the
And if you want to know more about our links to Kisoro and the group may have been Gerald Salter. Help!
Potter's Village Children's hospital come to the meeting on May
5th.
Brian Samuels Many thanks, Janice
jbawler1947@hotmail.co.uk
Hemyock WI
H S a t u r da y 2 n d M a y
emyock WI continues to thrive in these uncertain times and
we enjoy meetings and outings. Our February meeting saw
us getting some first aid advice from James Parsons who 1pm – 5pm
is a St John Ambulance trainer. It’s always good to be reminded of
these things. Grays Farm
In March we welcomed Chelston Nurseries who demonstrated Come and spend some precious quiet time with
how to plant hanging baskets. Do you know how to get delicate Bank Holiday Monday 13th April God in a beautiful setting. We begin with a light
plants through the sides of the basket without damaging lunch and a few introductory thoughts to get you
them... roll them in newspaper first! Every day is a school day. from Hemyock Baptist Church, 10am started – all free of charge.
The planted baskets looked beautiful, especially the purple/
Join us for our annual family friendly walk as we Everyone welcome, please contact
yellow combination. Bridget Bimson (680395) or
take a stroll around the beautiful local countryside
Chenda Harris (662318) for more details.
As well as our monthly meeting we get together for Book Club and return to the Baptist Church for a light lunch
(wine and nibbles galore) Lunch Club, (every other month we of fresh bread, home-made soup & cheese.
Above WI competition table at the March Meeting. find somewhere serving delicious food) and Dinner Club (to
The guided walk should take no longer than an
Winning entry for a house-plant was the AMARYLIS enable those who work to enjoy evenings out).
brought by Heather Sweetland. hour and a half; just long enough to get plenty of
We are very friendly, have lots of laughs and willing to help fresh air and work up an appetite!
anyone in these anxious times. Give me a call if you need Everyone’s welcome - just turn up for 10am…
us. Lynn Taylor 01823 680104.
see you there!
24 25The Parish Pump Hemyock April • May 2020
Hemyock Parish Hall Management Hemyock Tennis Club
W
Committee (HPHMC) e now look forward to the spring and summer months Your committee are; (Until the AGM on March 26th)
which will herald increased opportunity for play. The Julie Steed (Chair), Jerry Popham (Treasurer), Bob Hawkes
West Somerset League fixtures will shortly be available, (Secretary), Rachel Bussell (Welfare Officer), Tim Julier, Suzy
VACANCIES with Men, A and B teams competing. The last friendly match of the Besant, Lucy Jefferson, Phil Cooper.
season will be played at Wiveliscombe on March 25th. The weather
Volunteering with Care4Calais February 2020 As a result of retirements, HPHMC invite applications for the
has caused more than a few headaches with winter fixtures, but
C
Just a reminder about club sessions
following positions;
hatting to refugees at a distribution to an unauthorised those that we have managed to play have been very enjoyable. CLUB SESSIONS. The club weekly sessions are:
camp in Calais was in some ways like talking to any other Thanks to Ian Jeeves for helping to arrange the friendlies with Thursday: Mixed Club Night from 6.30 pm onwards
HALL CARETAKER
bunch of young men. There was a lot of banter back and Upottery. Congratulations to the men for reaching the semi final of Saturday: Mixed Club morning from 10.00 am onwards
This is a paid role and involves ensuring that the hall is kept
forth - about how many sugars they had in their coffee, about where their cup competition – they were just pipped by Trull in their effort Sunday: Mixed Club morning (Team Practice) l0.30 am onwards
suitably clean at all times, but particularly, ready for hirers,
I was from in the UK and how many children I had. Several of them to make the final. In the Men’s league they are managing a mid-table Wednesday: A more informal mixed session. 10.30 am onwards
and may require the carrying out of minor tasks and repairs.
called me 'mummy' as I offered them biscuits, but most were younger position.
It will also involve providing access to the hall for visitors and
than my own son. A game of football started with much hilarity but Finally, don’t forget about the WhatsApp group that helps keep
maintenance personnel.
ended prematurely when someone kicked the ball into the nearby A reminder that club membership fees are due on 1st April. members in touch (for example when weather is changeable
For a full job description and payment details, please see
lake. You can now pay via clubspark by registering on clubspark.lta. or if play can be arranged earlier than planned). If you’d like to
contact details below.
org.uk/Hemyocktennisclub. join, contact the secretary.
We were
“They had endured persecution HALL BOOKING SECRETARY
distributing Starting on Thursday 16th April (9.30 – 10.30) until the end NON-MEMBERS AND VISITORS. The courts may be booked
or were fleeing from war This is a paid role and involves taking bookings for those who
jumpers that of school term, we have weekly ‘rusty rackets’ sessions run by non-members at the Spar shop in Hemyock. Charges are £8
or conscription. They had wish to hire the hall. Some paperwork will be required, and a
day as well as by Dan Sizer, our coach. We have decided to cost these at £4 per hour for seniors and £4 per hour for juniors. Tokens for the
travelled hundreds of miles with computer is provided for the administration duties. It will be
handing out hot for members, £5 for non-members. Non-members can get a floodlights are available at £2 for each half hour.
no money or shelter. They were necessary to liaise with the caretaker in order to agree hall
drinks. There was reduction on their membership fee, should they decide to join
living a precarious existence in access arrangements, and the licence holder in order to ensure
a charging board following the sessions. If you know anyone who would like Bob Hawkes, Secretary 07540 435149 bob.hawkes18@btinternet.
makeshift camps with little hope legal compliance.
powered by a small to play, but hasn’t held a racket for a while, or would like to com or hemyocktennisclub@outlook.com
of ever returning home to their For a full job description and payment details, please see
generator for improve their skills a little, then please let them know. Rackets
communities.” contact details below.
charging mobile can be borrowed from the club if required.
phones. Nearby
CONTACT DETAILS
we had four camping chairs set up with clippers and razors for Look out for the league fixture lists and get your name down
PENNY LAWRENCE (SECRETARY) 01823 680595
mobile haircuts and beard trims. I spent some time mending a to play, we need as many club members as possible playing in
pennylawrence@live.co.uk
couple of coats with large rips in them. the matches, and this year we hope to be able to hold an extra An Act of Kindness
‘team practice’ session so that players can sharpen skills and
BOB HAWKES (CHAIRMAN) 01823 680047 I should just like to say a Big Thankyou to two young boys
But in other ways it was completely different - because we were develop understanding with their playing partners.
bob.hawkes18@btinternet.com who came to my door one afternoon and gave me a box
not equal. They had endured persecution or were fleeing from
of chocolates. They were going around the village giving
war or conscription. They had travelled hundreds of miles with We will also be including the parents of junior members in our
SECRETARY away chocs. What a kind thought. They made my day and
no money or shelter. They were living a precarious existence social events, so look out for details of the various things taking
HPHMC have a vacancy for a secretary to sit on the committee made an old lady very happy.
in makeshift camps with little hope of ever returning home to place, such as junior/adult combined competitions, BBQ, and
and assist with the administration. The committee meet
their communities. We had made a choice to visit, travelling the more traditional strawberries and champers event.
about every two months, and additionally for the AGM and
safely with our passports and credit cards in our pockets. We
any extraordinary meetings. If you think you can help and
could sleep warmly in our beds. We could go home. Finally, we have some Wimbledon tickets to raffle, although at
would like to become involved in helping to manage this very
the time of writing, we’re aware of the likelihood of sporting
important parish facility, or you would like to know more, then
Care4Calais shows how people coming together with a events being disrupted due to the outbreak of coronavirus. See
please use the contact details above.
common cause - to support refugees - can make a huge the website for details.
difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable displaced
A more detailed job advertisement will appear on the hall
people in our world. Volunteering is one of the most useful Coaching: Dan Sizer, our club coach, offers coaching for
things I have done - working with others to connect in really
notice board.
juniors as follows, on Thursday afternoons, the first session is
Cream Tea Afternoon
practical ways with refugees. Mornings were spent in the free, further sessions payable to Dan. This year’s Cream Tea afternoon at Prings Farm,
warehouse, taking delivery of donations and sorting them into Madford will be held on Sunday 21st June 2020, 2-5pm.
relevant piles. Afternoons were spent doing distributions at Reds (under 8’s) from 4.15 – 5.00
different sites - Calais, Dunkirk, Brussels - with plenty of time Ambers (under 11’s) from 5.00 – 5.45 As usual, there’ll be delicious scones and cakes along
for chat. Juniors (under 16’s) from 5.45 – 6.45 with a plant stall, cake stall, raffle and auction.
(N.B. All school term time only)
Everyone is welcome!
Thank you to everyone who gave me money or donations
for Care4Calais - be assured that you have supported one Private coaching may be arranged with Dan directly on
of the best causes. It seems to me that, if a member of our 07951828760 or via email to dan@dsctenniscoaching.co.uk.
If you are able to donate a prize for
family were in the same plight as the refugees, we would want Website http://www.dsctenniscoaching.co.uk. either the raffle or auction or if you
someone in the world to help them. can help for an hour or two on the
Clare Sibley day then please get in touch with
Judy Barton (680975).
Thank you.
26 27The Parish Pump Hemyock April • May 2020
Blackdown Support Group
Opening Times
Hemyock Churchinford Dunkeswell GENERAL GUIDANCE AND SAFEGUARDING ADVICE FOR KEEP IN CONTACT
YourPEOPLE
Community Needs
WHO ARE You!
SELF-ISOLATING
Hemyock Surgery ɬ Phone friends or your volunteer contact regularly, keep
The Blackdown Support Group aims Practice,
to relieve Blackdown
sickness, loneliness in touch with others you know are self-isolating
The Blackdown Support Group, your Local
Mon – Fri 08:30 – 18:00 – Please note the dispensary is closed between 13:00-14:00 and isolation by connecting local people
Parish Council, in need
Church andwith local
Community Groups are working ɬ If you do not have a volunteer contact please call BSG
Sat 08:00 – 11:00 volunteers who can hard
offer to
them practical activities
coordinate support. Those who are
to support people in the area who
suffering from physical or mental
are self ill health,
isolating. You maywho have disabilities
received a flyer through your KEEP MOVING
Churchinford Surgery or learning difficulties,
doororoffering
who are support
experiencing bereavement
and assistance, these flyers have been
or the effects of old age can find themselves cut groups
off in rural ɬ Go for a short walk if you can in a quiet location, get
coordinated by the above andareas
distributed by volunteers.
Mon, Tue & Thu 08:30 – 12:30 and 15:00 – 18:00 like ours, without access to transport, support services and social some fresh air outside or open the windows
Wed & Fri 08:30 – 12:30 – closed in the afternoon on these days opportunities. Here are some tips on how to manage and stay safe whilst you are ɬ Do some gardening, cleaning or outdoor jobs
Weekends Closed
self-isolating:
The BSG has over 600 people registered with us for support. We ɬ Do some gentle exercise or stretching
Dunkeswell Surgery cover the 200sq miles covered by the Blackdown Practice. The
KEEP IT LOCAL ɬ If you need advice on what exercise you can take please
services our volunteers
Shopprovide
locallyinclude:-
and in small quantities: ask your GP
Mon & Wed 08:30 – 12:30 and 15:00 – 18:00
Tue, Thu & Fri 08:30 – 12:30 – closed in the afternoon on these days ɬ Milkmen or local delivery services will be able The trustees, friends and volunteers of the Blackdown Support Group
to supply
• Driving – to appointments, shopping KEEP BUSY
Weekends Closed groceries as well trips, social
as dairy and well-
produce were sad to bid farewell to our Co-ordinator, Barbara Starkiss, at the
If you require urgent medical assistance or advice outside of normal surgery hours please being events, generally enabling greater independence end of 2017 when sheɬelected to take early
Ask a volunteer retirement.
or friend to get you books, craft or
ɬ Your nearest village shop may be able to take card
call 111. In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness • Befriending - visiting those who may be unable to leave their knitting supplies, jigsaws or puzzle books, seeds or
payment over the phone and deliver to you Barbara came to the BSG in October 2003 having previously been
of breath constitute an emergency. own home or have limited social contact with other people, plants
relieving feelings ofɬ Local butchers
loneliness and farm shops will do the sameChief Officer of Age Concern, Tiverton and District for over 10 years.
and isolation
She was also a trusteeKEEPof IT
Action East Devon for 13 years, and Chair of
HYGIENIC
• Social events - lunch clubs,
ɬ Your coffmarket
local ee mornings, carers groups,
co-ordinator may be able to that
put you
organisation from April 2015 to October 2016.
providing opportunities to meet
in touch with friends and enjoy a home
stall-holders ɬ Always follow NHS hygiene guidance (if you are not sure
'Brightside' Club, B.H.L.A.C Hemyock cooked nutritious meal
L
Barbara brought with what
her to do please
a wealth ask a friend,
of experience in theavoluntary
volunteer or the BSG)
ɬ Your local pub may offer delivery or takeaway which can
iving in a lovely rural area undoubtedly has lots of benefits • Mentoring - trained volunteers provide a structured support sector, together with an enviable contacts list, and her experience and
be collected by a volunteer ɬ If you are getting help it is important that you wash your
but for some it can be a very lonely place! Lack of transport programme for those who are struggling to re-integrate back dedication were quickly recognised by all who worked with her. Her
hands before and after exchanging cash or supplies and
creates isolation and feelings of vulnerability. Losing a into the community, ɬ Many local
perhaps people
after will havean
bereavement, eggs forthright
or other produce
accident for manner, and often direct approach led her to be respected
as often as possible on an ongoing basis
partner can leave you wondering how to start living your life again! or long period of ill sale – ask a volunteer or friend to find out what’s
health asaround
a strong voluntary activist by those statutory bodies with whom she
Just moved to the area, where do you go to make Friends? negotiated on our behalf.ɬ Volunteers will ring or knock to let you know they have
• Advocacy – providing ɬ If you needwith
support to use a bigger
filling supermarket,
in forms and your volunteer
delivered something and will then step away from the
paperwork to ensuremay be able
people haveto helpto
access with
thetelephone
services or or online shopping
Above all, Barbara was held
We may be able to help! The 'brightside' club is now doorin high esteem by the members of the
financial support they need Blackdown Practice, with whom we work closely, and by those in need
entering its seventh year and still continues to buzz
DO NOT TRY TO BULK BUY OR STOCKPILE – JUST whoBUY ɬ If you see or speak to anyone please remain at least 2
rely on our services.
on the first Friday in the month, with an interesting • We also offer short-term wheelchair loans and a disabled
WHAT YOU NEED REGULARLY metres (3 paces) from each other
and stimulating programme of speakers, various genre's access vehicle.
of movement, (suitable for all ages and ability) musical At the start of 2018 Barbara is to
ɬ This is somewhere
protect youonand
the other side of theor friend so
your volunteer
KEEP IT SECURE world, furthering her enjoyment of travel, and we send her love and
entertainment, craft, quiz's and lots more, including a If you’d like to find out more please get in touch, whether you they can stay healthy and continue helping you and
would like to help as a volunteer or you may know
best wishes for the future.
delicious two course lunch. ɬ Do not advertise the factsomeone who
you are self-isolating with a others
needs help, who is alone,signfeeling
on isolated
windowsoror struggling
doors to care for a
The BSG are delighted to welcome Elizabeth McNabb, who has joined
Our aims are for our members to have fun mentally and loved one. Either way we’d love to hear from you. PRESCRIPTIONS
ɬ Do not give out your card or pin number the team as our new Co-ordinator.
physically while socialising with like minded people. We all
ɬ Contact your local surgery at least 3 working days in
agree with the old adage 'laughter is the best medicine.' Contact Elizabeth McNabb ɬ Do not give out cash to people you don’t know Elizabeth or trust is keen to ‘get out there’ and meet those involved with the
advance to arrange for your prescription to be prepared
01823 681 036 BSG; be they friends, volunteers or clients, so you can look forward to
ɬ If you don’t know the person who is offering help, make
If you would like to know more about us, hear about our d-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs.net meeting ɬ If you pay for your prescription pay for it by phone or
sure they are introduced by someone you do know and her soon. She is also keen to explore collaborative working
ever changing programme, or just chat, please don't www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk with other groups within online
the Blackdown Hills.
trust. If you are unsure please call BSG
hesitate to contact the centre for further information.
ɬ BSG can arrange prescription delivery by a local
Our day runs from 11am-3pm and transport can be ɬ You will be able to pay over the phone for manyIf of the like to find out more about the BSG, the services we offer or
you’d volunteer or ask a friend to collect it
arranged at a small cost. services mentioned above, it may be possible tovolunteeringpay by opportunities, please get in touch.
Ladies Evening Fashion cheque in Show with local models
some cases
IF YOU ARE CONCERNED FOR YOURSELF OR FOR
PLEASE CONTACT: 01823/680687 Monday and Thursday. Contact Elizabeth McNabb.
ɬ Blackdown Support Group or your local Church may be SOMEONE ELSE PLEASE CALL A TRUSTED VOLUNTEER OR
brightside@bhlac.gov.uk Selling lots of pre-loved clothes to buy at bargain prices 01823 681 036
able to cash a cheque for you or arrange an IOU, please FRIEND, CHURCH OR PARISH COUNCIL CONTACT OR THE
(A small sneaky preview of some of the activities to d-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs.net
ask if you are in difficulty BLACKDOWN SUPPORT GROUP. WE ARE HERE TO HELP.
come, Honiton Brass Band, VE day celebrations and Fund raising for Paul Moralee’s GB Snowboard Fund www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk.
'brightside's version of the quiz show Tenable) ɬ Exchange cash in a pre-arranged safe place agreed
BSG NUMBER - 01823 681 036
Village Hall Thursday 22nd with aFebruary
friend or 7.30pm
volunteer, this should be outside your
Wine and soft drinks available Office hours are Monday-Friday 9-11, if we are on the phone or
We would love to meet you there. property and Raffle
Price £4 to include the first drink you are calling outside of these hours please leave a message and
Janet Elworthy, Coordinator. Any donations
ɬ Always ask for a receipt with your
of clotheschange, trusted we will get back to you.
Contact Elaine Moraleevolunteers
for ticketsand friends will always give you one
gratefully d-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs.net
01823680119 or 07775760977 received
www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk
www.facebook.com/BlackdownSupportGroup
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28 29The Parish Pump Hemyock April • May 2020
Blackdown Support Group Men in Sheds
What is a Men’s Shed?
I have a couple of friends who are celebrating BIG birthdays
this year and there has been talk of ticking items off their
‘Bucket List.’ Simply put, a bucket list is a collection of goals,
dreams and aspirations that you’d like to accomplish within
HERE TO HELP
REG CHARITY 1013514
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your lifetime. Skydiving came up on a couple of these bucket
T Men in Sheds
The Blackdown Support Group is Advice &
here for you. We help people of all
Sup port lists, and that got me thinking. About 20 years ago, I threw
he Men in Sheds movement started in Australia in the 1980s
The Blackdown Support Group is working closely with ages in the Blackdown Hills who are Social
clubs myself out of a plane, attached to a burly Australian, over
finding life difficult - because they are and now in the U.K. there are 575 sheds currently operating
the Blackdown Practice, local Parish Councils, Churches the Great Barrier Reef and it was one of the most amazing
Your Community Needs You!
experiencing physical or mental ill with another 142 sheds in development
and partner voluntary organisations in Hemyock and health, disability or the effects of old Transport Someone to talk to experiences of my life. Although I can’t magic the amazing
Clayhidon and the wider Blackdowns parishes to support our age, suffering from loss or simply weather or views of the East Coast of Australia, we do have
communities during the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak. struggling to cope.
our very own breath-taking Skydiving opportunities here in
the Blackdown Hills! The Healthy Living Centre is a listed
‘Open Meeting’
Men’s Sheds (or Sheds) are similar to garden sheds – a place
to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills
and enjoy making and mending. The difference is that
We have made contact with or developed local, trusted charity at Skydive Buzz in Dunkeswell, and you can jump for
voluntary networks in each area and will be referring anyone free if you choose to jump for charity. It would be great to get
Blackdown
garden sheds Healthy
and their activities are oftenLiving &nature
solitary in
wn Support Group aims to relieve sickness, loneliness
Please help us to help others
by becoming a Volunteer or by while Men’s Sheds are the opposite. They’re about social
who contacts us, either to offer or request help, to their most suppor�ng our work as a
a group together to jump and raise money for the Healthy Activity
connections and friendship Centre
building, sharing skills and
local group Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinators will then be able Living Centre. There is nothing quite like free-falling for 60
Support
Friend
knowledge, and of course a lot of laughter.
n by connecting local people in need with local
01823 681 036
to match a nearby helper with a resident who needs assistance. d-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs.net
seconds, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience so, if it’s on your
You will by now have received a flier with our contact details www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk bucket list, please get in touch in with me at centre@bhlac.org. Wednesday 22nd April
Some Sheds are purpose built workshops, but they rarely start
and details of your local Volunteer. Please don’t hesitate to uk or visit www.skydiveukltd.com to find out more about the
ho can offer them practical support. Those who are
make contact if you need any assistance. skydiving.
out that way. Many don’t have premises at all in the beginning
2pm
and instead form a group that meets regularly for the social
connection, company and camaraderie until they can find
m physical or mental ill health, who have disabilities
We have seen so many examples of neighbours helping
neighbours and we would actively encourage you to continue
Thank you to those of you who attended our recent AGM; we
are always grateful for your support. We are pleased to report
somewhere to kit out with tools. Many Sheds get involved
Come and find out more
in community projects too – making bird boxes, planters
to look after each other in this way. Our work will complement that things are looking far more positive financially and we
ifficulties, or who are experiencing bereavement
what is already taking place in our communities and ensure
that no one in need of support is missed. It will also give
are very grateful to those of you who utilise the Centre and
who support our fundraising efforts. We now offer services
etc, restoring village features, helping maintain parks and
about this new
green spaces, and building things for schools, libraries and
individuals in need. There would also be the opportunity
of old age can find themselves cut off in rural areas
organisations like ours a central point of contact we can refer
people to where needed.
to a wide range of people – from the very young to the more
mature members of our community - and we have seen a big community project.
to use tools and equipment that you don’t normally have a
chance to try, like wood turning on a lathe.
increase in the number of people in the community who use
hout access to transport, support services and social
Wherever possible our existing volunteer network will link in
with groups in their area.
the Centre. Thank you!
Activities in Sheds vary greatly, but you can usually find
woodworking, repairing and restoring and model building in
s. For more information about local support, please visit the
We will be hosting a Coffee Morning on Thursday 9th April so
please come along and show your support. There will be live
a typical Shed. Sheds typically attract older men, but many
have younger members and women too. Whatever the activity,
Parish Council or Church websites or the Blackdown Support music, a variety of stalls, a tombola, a raffle and of course the
DO SOMETHING the essence of a Shed is not a building, but the connections
Group website and Facebook page: opportunity for a cuppa and chat. We look forward to seeing
EXTRAORDINARY and relationships between its members. The kettle will be as
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! you then.
important as a hammer or any other tool!
over 600 people registered with us for support. We
www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk
BE A
www.facebook.com/blackdownsupportgroup Finally, on Monday afternoons, a lovely group of budding
We think Hemyock, and the Blackdown area in general would
d-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs.net artists come together at the Centre for a social and an
0sq miles covered by the Blackdown Practice. The benefit greatly from having a Men’s Shed and we are currently
GOVERNOR
Our office phone available as normal opportunity to paint. They have put together an exhibition of
in discussion with Hemyock Parish Council regarding a piece
Mon-Fri 9-11am 01823 681 036 the work they have done during the past year, and we invite
of land in Longmead, near the Pavilion Changing rooms, and
volunteers provide include:- LEAD. DEVELOP. SERVE.
Remember – if someone you don’t know is offering you
you to pop in to take a look when you are next walking past
the Centre. It is a lovely collection!
the possibility of the Council helping to fund a purpose-built
shed. We also have the possibility of starting our project in one
help, make sure they are introduced to you by someone you Peta Dayus-Jones
of the Garages near the Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity
know and trust. If you are not sure please contact us at the Centre Manager
www.exeter.anglican.org/ Centre.
The trustees, friendsBaby
and volunteers of the Blackdown Support Group
Blackdown Support Group and we can advise you.
be-a-governor
We would love to know how people feel about this project and
– to appointments, shopping trips, social and well-
@BeAGovernor
were sad to bid farewell
Weigh
to our Co-ordinator, Barbara Starkiss, at the how many of you would be interested in making use of the
Blackdown
Men’s Shed. To that end we would like to hold an open meeting
vents, generally enabling greater independence @BeAGovernor end of 2017 when
Music &
she
Stay & elected
Play to take early retirement.
Messy
at The Healthy Living & Activity Centre on Wednesday 22nd
April 2020 at 2pm to gauge how much interest there is in a
Singing Play Men’s Shed and answer any questions you might have! We
Hub would love to see you there!
ding - visiting those who may be unable to leave their If you are unable to attend the open meeting but would like
me or have limited social contact with other people, Barbara came to the BSG in October 2003 having previously been
Thursdays 9.30-11am
Healthy Living Centre
£1.50 per child /£2 per family
to express an interest or ask a question you can email us at
menssheds@bhlac.org.uk.
g feelings of loneliness and isolation Chief Officer of Age Concern, Tiverton and District for over 10 years.
Health Visitor Clinic last
Thursday each month Men in Sheds Committee
TODDLERS BABIES PARENTS GRANDPARENTS NEW MUMS
She was also a trustee of Action East Devon for 13 years, and Chair of
Peter Williams
vents - lunch clubs, coffee mornings, carers groups,
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