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ERMINGTON
PARISH MAGAZINE
FEBRUARY/
MARCH
2015
Diary
South Hams voice forum
“Spyfall”
Ermington Players
Thursday 12th February
19,20,21st February
Kingsbridge Library
10am—12.30
Globe theatre, Stonehouse
7.30pm
Regular Events
Ermington Sustainable
Saturdays
Fortnightly
14th February
28th February
14th March
28th March
Ermington Gardening Club
2nd Monday of every month
10am -12.00
Reading Rooms
7.30pm– 9.30pm
Reading rooms
9th February
9th March
Crooked Spire
Open Mic Nights
Second Friday of the month.
Crooked Spire
13th February
13th March
Crooked Tempo Samba
Band practice every Thursday
Church
7.30-9.30
Samba dance classes
Every Wednesday evening
7.30-8.30 Ivybridge
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Hello again
Hope you are all recovered from the rigours of Christmas where you were expected to eat too
much, drink too much, party too hard and then return to work fully saturated. By the time that
you read this it will be the beginning of February, a month after you pledged your abstinence
from alcohol or chocolate, a month after you promised to run, go to the gym, work out or generally get fitter. How are we all doing?
For my part, I decided to start using the bike rather than the car to get around the village and
surrounding areas. I thought maybe if I was really modest with my expectations I might actually
stick to it . Well, I have dusted off my bike and have been seen on it on several occasions. I
have to admit that so far the journey has only been from my house along the flat Totnes road
but, as I never promised to do huge distances I feel smug. I would like you all to know that the
road is not actually flat and there are hilly bits that do require more than a passing acquaintance with the bicycle gearing. My first attempt on the bike required the rapid use of all seven
gears and by the time I got to Strode bridge I was panting. The cardio muscular work out was
intense! Subsequent journeys have been better and I find I am beginning to build a bit of a
stamina. I must admit that I didn’t cycle to ESS on the first Saturday back from the Christmas
holidays. It was extremely icy and I have a very heavy cash tin. The chances of surviving the
drive were slim and in the event that I didn’t manage to fall off at the bottom, the ride up Town
hill would have certainly been my downfall. A venture up Town Hill awaits!
Anyway people, since announcing my retirement from editing this magazine, I have not been
mown down with offers from people willing to take on the mantle. I am sure that there are some
of you who are thinking someone else will step up and do it, or she (me) will carry on doing it.
The sad truth is that unless you step forward—yes you- this magazine will fold. I stepped forward nearly 11 years ago when it was about to fold and have diligently produced this rag for
the parish ever since. I have decided that now is the time to step down while it is still in good
shape and let someone else with new ideas and enthusiasm take it on. There is still a very enthusiastic editorial team behind me who are very happy to continue doing all the valuable jobs
that they do to make this as successful as it is, but without an editor this is not possible.
The magazine has been one of the main vehicles of communication for the village and this has
been even more essential since the demise of the shop. It is delivered to every single
household in the parish so no one is excluded by virtue of not being IT savvy or having
internet connection. It is considered one of the better magazines in the area and is eagerly
sought after by residents of neighbouring villages. Before you put this edition in the bin, ask
yourself these questions:
How else are you going to know what is going on in the village? How else are you going to express your opinion and contribute to the various initiatives in the village? How else are you going enjoy a shared experience, find out about the weather, study the stars, know about the
work of the parish council—your parish council? You might not like things but the point is that
you know about them.
Having made this difficult decision I will not change my mind. So this is it folks. This is the last
edition of Ermington Parish Magazine. I would like to thank the many regular contributors and
my friends in the editorial team. Thank you all for your kind words about the magazine over the
years. It has been a real privilege to edit it for you all. Signing off……………..
Nicky Scutt
My offer to support a new editor if one comes forward, still stands.
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Birding Corner.
February 2015
Come on now; get out the nest
boxes and position them ready for
the nesting season. There’s an
example of a Tit’s nestbox on the
front cover this month.
Song Thrushes, Robins and a few
other birds start to lay in February
while the majority start in March or April so there’s no
time to lose. It’s best if the boxes are up before they are seriously about to nest
so they get used to them and regard them as in their territory. Do nestboxes in
gardens really serve any useful purpose other than giving pleasure to us humans? The answer to that question is definitely yes! Gardens are a most important habitat. The total area of all gardens in Britain exceeds that of all nature reserves, and as modern lifestyles destroy trees, hedges and old buildings, natural
nesting sites are in decline. So nestboxes placed in gardens can make a real difference to the success or failure of a breeding species in a given area, especially
if accompanied by the regular supply of suitable food and water.
The particular species attracted will depend on its local distribution and population, and on the size of hole provided in the nestbox. In most gardens an entrance
hole of 28 mm in diameter will attract and admit Blue Tit, Great Tit, Coal Tit, Tree
Sparrow and Pied Flycatcher; whereas a slightly larger hole of 32 mm in diameter
will also attract House Sparrow, Nuthatch, and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. A
variety of species may be attracted to an open-fronted nestbox placed in a garden, the commonest of which will be Robin and Wren, although it could also be
used by Pied Wagtail, Spotted Flycatcher and Black Redstart. House Martins are
in decline so how about buying a specific House Martin nest box or two and fitting
them just under the eaves of your house to encourage breeding. I saw two unusual nesting sites last Spring - in one of our barns a Wren built a nest in an
abandoned Swallow’s nest, and at a friend’s house in the parish, a pair of Pied
Wagtails raised their young in a hanging basket full of geraniums!
There are still a few flocks of migrating thrushes combing the fields around the
parish – Redwing & Fieldfare especially. We saw a flock of about 30 Fieldfare on
Western Beacon on Dartmoor at the end of January. And Spring must be just
around the corner as the Stonechats have appeared again in the lanes.
Finally - don’t forget to keep feeding the garden birds over their breeding season;
a plentiful food supply means they’ll be able to produce more young.
John Bower
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THE CROOKED SPIRE
The Square, Ermington
Tel: 01548 831288
Proprietors: Gary & Diana Wilson (AMBII)
Well Kept Real Ales,
Superb Wines.
Pool Table,
Dart Board
Walled Garden
Opening Hours:
Mon Closed — 6 - 11.00
Tues & Wed 12 - 2.30 — 6 - 11.00
Thurs 12 - 2.30 — 6 - 11.30
Fri
12 - 2.30 — 5 - 12.00
Sat 12 - 2.30 — 6 - 12.00
Sun 12 - 2.30 — 7 - 10.30
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Open Mic Folk
Evenings
(Last Friday of the
Month)
occasional Live Music .
Better than Agatha
Christie!
Does anyone want to take a shot at the odds of this ever happening again? For
those who have served on a jury, this one is something to think about. Just when
you think you have heard everything. Not even Law and Order would attempt to
capture this mess ... This is one of those stories which comes under the heading
of , “ twist of fate ” that you couldn’t sell to a book editor !
At the 1994 annual awards dinner given for Forensic Science ( AAFS ), President
Dr. Don Harper Mills astounded his audience with the legal complications of a
bizarre death . Here is the story:
On March 23, 1994, the medical examiner viewed the body of Ronald Opus, and
concluded that he died from a shotgun wound to the head. Mr. Opus had jumped
from the top of a ten-story building intending to commit suicide. He left a note to
that effect indicating his despondency.
As he fell past the ninth floor, his life was interrupted by a shotgun blast passing
through a window, which killed him instantly. Neither the shooter nor the
deceased was aware that a safety net had been installed just below the eighth
floor level to protect some building workers. Ronald Opus would not have been
able to complete his suicide the way he had planned.
The room on the ninth floor, where the shotgun blast emanated, was occupied by
an elderly man and his wife. They were arguing vigorously and he was
threatening her with a shotgun! The man was so upset that when he pulled the
trigger, he completely missed his wife, and the pellets went through the window,
striking Mr. Opus. When one intends to kill subject ' A ' but kills subject ' B ' in the
attempt, one is guilty of the murder of subject ' B.’ When confronted with the
murder charge, the old man and his wife were both adamant, and both said that
they thought the shotgun was not loaded.
Continued page 9…..
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The old man said it was a long-standing habit to threaten his wife with the
unloaded shotgun ... He had no intention to murder her. Therefore the killing of
Mr. Opus appeared to be an accident; that is, assuming the gun had been
accidentally loaded.
The continuing investigation turned up a witness who saw the old couple's son
loading the shotgun about six weeks prior to the fatal accident.
It transpired that the old lady had cut off her son's financial support and the son,
knowing the propensity of his father to use the shotgun threateningly, loaded the
gun with the expectation that his father would shoot his mother.
Since the loader of the gun was aware of this , he was guilty of the murder even
though he didn't actually pull the trigger .. The case now becomes one of murder
on the part of the son for the death of Ronald Opus.
Now comes the exquisite twist ..... Further investigation revealed that the son
was, in fact, Ronald Opus. He had become increasingly despondent over the failure of his attempt to engineer his mother's murder. This led him to jump off the
ten-story building on March 23rd, only to be killed by a shotgun blast passing
through the ninth story window.
The son, Ronald Opus, had actually murdered himself. So the medical examiner
closed the case as a suicide.
A true story from Associated Press ...
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“Hold a Fish and Chip Supper to help spinal cord injured people
rebuild lives after injury”
Great British Fish and Chip Supper – Friday 15th May 2015
Want to eat Fish and Chips, while raising money for charity? Hold a fish and chip
supper on Friday 15th May 2015 whilst raising awareness of spinal cord injury
and supporting SIA’s vital services.
You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at work or hold a larger
supper at your local community centre.
SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and tips, recipes, invitations
and donation envelopes. By inviting 8 friends and asking them to donate an
additional £5.00 means you will raise at least £40.00 from your supper but we will
also give you additional fundraising ideas to raise even more money for SIA.
In 2015 we want to make the batter matter and raise £40,000 from everyone
holding suppers. Last year we raised £20,000 from the suppers.
The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal Injuries Association offer
support to individuals who become paralysed and their families, from the moment
a spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by providing services and
publications which enable and encourage paralysed people to rebuild lives after
spinal cord injury.
Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a spinal cord injury and there
are an estimated 40,000 spinal cord injured people in the UK alone.
Community Fundraising Manager, Elizabeth Wright, says, “The Fish and Chip
Supper is a wonderful opportunity for a great evening with friends and family. We
are also encouraging people who work to hold a Fish and Chip Lunch in their
work places to raise even more funds. You may be even a local community group
wanting to run a fun evening with your group.
For more information or request a fundraising pack call Elizabeth Wright
On 0845 071 4350
or email [email protected]
or visit www.siafishandchips.co.uk
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EQUIPMENT HIRE
The Ermington Village Fund has Gazebos (3m x 3m)
and Folding Tables (2m x 1m) for hire to Parish
Members. Ideal for parties!
Gazebos
Tables
Chairs
BBQ
Tea urn
- £15 each per 24 hour period.
- £ 5 each per 24 hour period
- £10 (max 35)
- £25 (£50 returnable deposit)
-£ 5
Please apply to The Secretary, Pete Davis
Telephone: 01548 830520
KEITH HOLDER Kitchens and Bedrooms
Bathrooms
Quality
Home Offices
Integrity
Service
Reliability
Visit our showroom and view our range of Kitchens,
Bedrooms, Bath/Shower rooms and Home Offices.
Ring for a free, no obligation appointment.
20 Brent Mill Business Park, Long Meadow, South Brent, Devon,
TQ10 9YT
Tel: 01364 72692
Web: www.khkb.co.uk
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Mobile: 07974 393862
E-Mail: [email protected]
“
Spyfall
featuring James Bond
at the Globe Theatre in Plymouth
on 19th, 20th and 21st February, 2015.
Performance starts 7.30pm
You can see a trailer on our website – ermingtonplayers.org.uk,
click on future productions and watch the trailer.
If you wish to purchase tickets just click on “buy tickets”
or else telephone 01548 830568 (Bob Knightley).
Tickets are £9 per adult and £6 per primary school child.
A family ticket for 2 adults and 2 primary school children is £24.
The Globe Theatre is a beautiful theatre with tiered seating
and a small circle.
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John Davies
Carpentry and Joinery

Hardwood & softwood bespoke joinery

Windows, doors and wood floors

Staircases

Kitchens - supply and fit, or fit only

Conservation and restoration works

Building work, plastering and brick laying services available
Reliable, clean and courteous service with over 30 years experience in the trade.
Tel: 01752 484275
Mobile: 07970 618123
Email: [email protected]
for
Free advice and estimates
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Triumph
Lotus
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Concours & customising options, Full paint refinishing facility to 2007 regulations
All marques of classic purchased & sold, Professional & enthusiastic staff!
See CARS FOR SALE at www.devonclassiccars.com
Email. [email protected]
Unit 2 - 3, River Park Estate
Ermington Devon.
Tel :- 01548 831 393
Mobile :- 07739 932 021
PL21 9NT
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Ermington Pre-school
Ermington Pre-School, set in the lovely South
Hams village of Ermington, next to the
"Outstanding" primary school, welcomes
children from two years old from Ermington
and the surrounding area. Children are given
the opportunity to excel in their communication and language, physical personal social
and emotional development within activities
that are varied and planned specifically around your child's interests and needs.
The purpose built modern building with varied outdoor play equipment in the
large playground which is partially covered, means that your child can enjoy
outdoor activities whatever the weather. Indoors, the children can play and learn
both in small and large groups and take advantage of the reading den, where
children's stories can come alive. The children at the Pre-School are currently
learning the story of Julia Donaldson's "Room on a Broom" and are partaking in
a treasure hunt, in which their families are sponsoring them to find 6 characters
on an outing in the village as a part of fundraising towards the charity run PreSchool.
The highly trained staff are extremely motivated, happy and approachable for
both the children and families. The Pre-School has an open door policy where
parents can arrange to observe their children during their sessions and planned
activities and to discuss their child's progress. We welcome all children and have
specialist SENCO trained staff for children with additional needs.
The Pre-School is open during term-time from 8:45am until 3:15pm. We
welcome children from two years and offer a variety of all day, morning or
afternoon sessions.
We hold a fun toddler group on Wednesday mornings which can be a great
introduction for toddlers and their parents to see what Ermington Pre-School has
to offer.
Please contact Sandy or Sarah on 01548 831017 or visit our website
www.ermingtonpre-school.org.uk
for more information.
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Plantation House
Do you have a family celebration coming up
or perhaps a get together with friends?
Maybe a birthday, anniversary,
or simply an ‘I don’t feel like cooking mood’ coming on?
Please phone or call in for a chat and we would be more than happy
to discuss a menu to suit your taste & budget.
01548 831100
www.plantationhousehotel.co.uk
If you’re experiencing problems with ideas for presents then we have
gift vouchers suitable for any occasion and at any price, and, of
course, vouchers can be sent anywhere on your behalf.
***
AA***** Restaurant with rooms
The Michelin Guide
The Good Hotel Guide
Alastair Sawday’s ‘Special Places’
Britain’s Finest ‘Small Hotels’
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Appreciate what you have
One day . . . a wealthy family man took
his son on a trip to the country, so he
could have his son see how poor
country people live.
They stayed one day and one night in
the home of a very humble farmer. At the
end of the trip, and when they were back
home, the father asked his son, "What
did you think of the trip?"
The son replied, "Very nice dad."
Then the father asked his son, "Did you notice how poor they were?"
The son replied, "Yes."
The father continued asking, "What did you learn?"
The son responded, "I learned that we have one dog in our house, and they have
four.
Also, we have a fountain in our garden, but they have a stream that has no end.
And we have imported lamps in our garden . . . where they have the stars!
And our garden goes to the edge of our property. But they have the entire horizon
as their back yard!"
At the end of the son's reply the father was speechless.
His son then said, "Thank you dad for showing me how poor we really are."
Isn't it true that all depends on the lens you use to see life?
You can ask yourself what would happen if we give thanks for what we have
instead of always asking for more.
Learn to appreciate what you have. Wealth is all in one's point of view.
Did you know…..
That you can buy first and second class postage
stamps at the normal cost from
Ermington Sustainable Saturdays.
No need to get in the car to post something just come and buy your
stamps (and cards!) from ESS
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The February 2015 Night Sky by Bob Knightley.
This month's constellation is Leo, the Lion. It can be seen during February and
March in the southern sky. Find the constellation Orion, with the three stars which
make the Hunter's belt, which was featured in the December magazine. Look to its
left and you should see Leo with its brightest star Regulus forming the Lion's front
foot.
To the right of Regulus you
will see an even brighter
object - this is the planet
Jupiter. It will slowly move
away from Regulus during
the month proving that it is
not a fixed star but one of
our Sun's planets.
The planet Venus is now visible in the western sky soon after sunset. It will be
very close to the "Red Planet" Mars but much brighter. The pair will be joined by a
thin crescent Moon on February 20th and 21st.
On March 20th, the vernal equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator and day
time and night time will be of almost the same length. The season of spring is considered to have begun.
On that day there is a total eclipse of the Sun. Totality occurs across the Faeroe
Islands well north of the British Isles. From Ermington the eclipse will start at about
8:30am with the maximum at about 9:30am and ending at about 10:30am. About
85% of the Sun's disc will be obscured at our location at the maximum. Remember, never look at the Sun with a telescope or binoculars or even the naked eye
as permanent eye damage will result.
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The Crooked Spire is under new ownership
Well we have a new owner of our Local! Eric Cahill has bought it from
Enterprise Inns with completion of the deal set for the 30th January, so
by the time this edition is published it will be in his hands. What will
this mean for the village? To try and find out, your roving reporter
went to meet him over (surprisingly) a couple of cups of coffee locally.
Eric is immediately a friendly, likeable, sociable man, and was very
pleased to be able to sit and chat about his family and this new venture. He initially trained as a radiographer in London where he met his
wife. Having sold their flat in London they moved to Coventry and
bought and ran a Care Home for many years. Deciding on a change
of direction they entered the leisure industry acquiring a licensed
premises. This having gone well, and feeling somewhat entrepreneurial, they bought another pub in that area, and still own both of them
which they let to tenants.
They loved holidaying in the West Country so much that they and their
two children moved down here and built a house in Newton Abbot.
There is no doubt that Eric with his experience in owning the other two
pubs for a number of years is very knowledgeable and will ensure that
our Crooked Spire is as successful as possible for our village and parish. Of course he admits that he has bought it as an investment therefore it has to be successful for him too.
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So what are Eric's thoughts about Ermington and the Crooked Spire?
"I am excited about this venture" confessed Eric. "Ermington is a growing village now with all the new homes in the Spires. You have one of
the best Primary Schools in Devon which attracts people, and there is a
great community spirit here". Expanding on this he feels that our community spirit is shown in many ways - by our quality Parish Magazine,
(his words not mine), ESS, the Village Fund, Summer Fayre, Fun Run,
Parish Clean-up, Euchre evenings, Quiz nights, Christmas lights,
Christmas Eve in the Square etc. etc. He has obviously done his
homework and genuinely wants to ensure that the pub becomes "a hub
for the village".
As he doesn't complete on the deal until the end of January, Eric is understandably vague about precise details of his intentions but certainly
wants to keep the pub open during necessary renovations. He knows
that refurbishment is long overdue and has plans for that. The dilapidation in the pub is serious but he has sorted this out in his other pubs
and will do so in this. As the pub has two bars he sees this as entirely
possible while it remains open for business.
Eric feels there is a future in pubs as the stranglehold of tied pubs has
been broken, and is determined to seize this opportunity to run a good
village pub. He has strong feelings that local pubs should sell local
ales and ciders so we can expect changes in that respect. He is also
well aware that the pub should serve the needs and wishes of the local
community, and is well aware of our surveys. The lack of parking is a
problem he says, and thinks that the village must solve this problem not
only for the pub but also for the locals and visitors.
He would not be drawn on who is to rejuvenate the pub but is not envisaging changing anything in a hurry as he wants to get a feel for the
place. One thing is certain - our pub has been saved and Eric will do
what is best for the pub and the village. I came away convinced of that,
and much as I love my Doombar, I'm quite looking forward to perhaps a
pint of Jail Ale, Tribute, or Proper Job for a change!
John Bower—Roving Reporter
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The First and Last Bistro
Authentic Bistro Cooking
Church Street, Ermington, Devon, PL21 9NJ
SET PRICE EVENING MENU
2 COURSES FOR £18.50
&
3 COURSES FOR £24.00
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SUNDAY LUNCH MENU
2 COURSES £14.00, 3 COURSES £17.50
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TEL: 01548 830671
www.thefirstandlastbistro.co.uk
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Plymouth Argyle – Still Dreaming of Promotion.
The Pilgrims didn’t quite get the presents they
were hoping for this Christmas! They were
knocked out of the FA Cup by Division 1 side
Sheffield United but recovered to take maximum
points from their next two league matches, away
to Northampton (3 – 2) and home to Dagenham
and Redbridge (3 – 0).
Towards the end of the Dagenham game
Argyle’s influential defender and captain, Curtis
Nelson was injured and was going to miss the next few matches. On Boxing Day
the team played away to Newport County and lost (2 – 0). The next home game
was against Oxford United. During the warm up the stand-in captain and other
central defender, Peter Hartley, was injured and had to be replaced by a young
and relatively inexperienced player called Aaron Bentley. In front of an 11,000
crowd Argyle quickly went one up and were cruising. It seemed only a matter of
time before they would increase their lead, but Bentley, in the 35th minute, was
deservedly shown a red card for a dangerous tackle and the team was reduced
to 10 men. They still had chances but steadily they were worn down by Oxford
who went on to score twice and win the match. The next two league games were
both away—to York and Southend United and both resulted in 0 – 0 draws. The
last two games, both at home, to Luton and Morecombe, resulted in a loss and a
draw, so five points lost there!
Argyle have now dropped to one point below the final play-off place. Before the
injuries the team had shape and confidence. They were playing some purposeful,
attacking football and showed themselves to be as good as any other team in the
league. The aim is still to gain promotion and, with the injured players back to fitness, there is no reason why they shouldn’t. One problem though is the loss of a
great mid fielder loan signing, Andy Kellett, back to his own team, Bolton. The
manager, John Sheridan, has, however, acquired another loan signing, Tom
Flanagan from MK Dons. He played his first game for the Pilgrims at Southend
and put in a pleasing performance. He was acquired to replace the very influential Bobby Reid whose loan period from Bristol City was thought to have ended
but surprisingly and pleasingly has just returned to Argyle.
The Argyle supporters, affectionately known as the ‘Green Army’, will be hoping
the team returns to winning ways and, hopefully, incur no more injuries. Here’s to
a successful February/March.
COME ON YOU GREENS!!
Rodger Reid
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Jill’s
Curtains &Soft Furnishing
Unit 2A The Annexe
Ermington Mill
Ermington
PL21 9NT
Home
01752 892646
Mobile: 07881973441
[email protected]
Made to Measure Curtains, Blinds
and Soft Furnishings.
Supplier of fabrics, track and poles
Measuring and fitting service
available.
Advice given at home
Curtain altered.
DID YOU KNOW………
That there is a parish website:
http://www.ermingtonparish.com
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Rainfall Records 1984 - 2014
November 2014, with 146mm of rain, was very close to the
average for the last 30 years whereas December, with
74mm, had about 50% of the usual rainfall for that month.
2014 began with two exceptionally wet months but then we
enjoyed a reasonable dry spring and summer .
Overall 2014, with 1468mm ( 58inches), was the sixth wettest year of the last 30 years.
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ROSE
Health &Beauty
Treatments
Various facials: Eyelash extensions, perming and tinting
Massage: including NO HANDS® Swedish aromatherapy,
hot stones, Indian head and eastern face
Manicure
Pedicures
MINX ™ nails
Shellac ®
Waxing
Reflexology
Reiki
Vouchers
Erme Park, Ermington, PL21 9LY
Tel: 01548 830521
Mob: 07788655085
www.rosehealthandbeauty.com
REMEMBER
WE NEED A
NEW EDITOR
OR THIS
COULD BE
YOUR LAST
COPY.
VOLUNTEER
PLEASE
TEL: 01548
831132
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Does your dog lie awake at night counting sheep? Does he need a
warm and comfortable bed made entirely from natural materials?
Look no further; we make Hot Dog Beds for any size of mutt!
Each mattress is packed with washed fleece wool from local sheep,
and then secured with fine linen cord so that it does not move, providing an even support for your pooch. Every Hot Dog Bed comes with
two attractive, contrasting outer cotton covers which can be washed
and exchanged when one gets dirty. We know how those hairy beasts
like to roll in mud and other unmentionables....
Beds come in three sizes:
Small: 60cm x 40 cm
Medium: 80cm x 60cm
Large: 120cm x 80cm
£26
£31
£42
We can even make a bed to measure if you let us know your dog’s
dimensions and colour preference!
Lovingly made by:
[email protected]
and
[email protected]
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East Worthele Farm, Ermington
SHEEPSKIN RUGS
Our beautiful black soft lambskin rugs are great by the
bed, fireplace or underfoot in the car in cold weather, and for
pets and baby changing too!
White sheepskin rugs occasionally available too.
ERMINGTON LAMB
Delicious home grass- reared Ermington Lamb (as a half or whole
lamb) usually available.
Contact Caroline or John Bower on 01752 893051 or
Hugh Bird
Plumbing Services
Holbeton
07710 135613
Small Jobs specialist:- dripping taps, leaks, toilet problems
Installation work also undertaken
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Down Here - Greenhouse Effect
The Earth is kept warm by its atmosphere, which acts rather like a
woolly coat & without it, the average surface temperature would be about 18 degrees Centigrade. Heat from the sun passes through the atmosphere, warming it up, and most of it warms the surface of the planet. As the
Earth warms up, it emits heat in the form of infra-red radiation - much like a hot pan emits heat
even after it's taken away from the cooker. Some of this heat is trapped by the atmosphere, but
the rest escapes into space. The so-called "greenhouse gases" make the atmosphere trap
more of this radiation, so it gradually warms up more than it should, like a greenhouse
(although a greenhouse actually does this by stopping warm air rising and escaping from it).
There are some natural greenhouse gases: water vapour, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide,
methane and ozone. However, over the past fifty years, production of carbon dioxide, nitrous
oxide & methane has risen sharply, and a new type of chemical - the chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)
has been introduced as a refrigerant, solvent and aerosol propellant, but it is also a very powerful greenhouse gas, because it can trap a lot of radiation - a molecule of CFC is 12,000 16,000 times as effective at absorbing infra-red radiation as a molecule of carbon dioxide
The Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change has predicted that this rise of one
degree will happen by the year 2025. This could potentially cripple the North American corn
belt, which produces much of the world's grain, leading to much higher food prices, and even
less food for the Third World than they already have. However, it would also mean that some
countries which are further north would be able to grow crops they had never been able to
before, although there is less land as you move north from the corn belt.
Toxic air pollutants, also known as hazardous air pollutants, are those pollutants that are
known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health effects, such as reproductive
effects or birth defects, or adverse environmental effects. EPA is working with state, local, and
tribal governments to reduce air toxics releases of 188 pollutants to the environment.
Examples of toxic air pollutants include benzene, which is found in gasoline; perchlorethlyene, which is emitted from some dry cleaning facilities; and methylene chloride, which is
used as a solvent and paint stripper by a number of industries. Examples of other listed air
toxics include dioxin, asbestos, toluene, and metals such as cadmium, mercury, chromium,
and lead compounds.
People exposed to toxic air pollutants at sufficient concentrations and durations may have an
increased chance of getting cancer or experiencing other serious health effects. These
health effects can include damage to the immune system, as well as neurological, reproductive
(e.g., reduced fertility), developmental, respiratory and other health problems.
In addition to exposure from breathing air toxics, some toxic air pollutants such as mercury can
deposit onto soils or surface waters, where they are taken up by plants and ingested by
animals and are eventually magnified up through the food chain. Like humans, animals may
experience health problems if exposed to sufficient quantities of air toxics over time
Most air toxics originate from human-made sources, including mobile sources (e.g. cars,
trucks, buses) and stationary sources (e.g., factories, refineries, power plants), as well as
indoor sources (e.g., some building materials and cleaning solvents). Some air toxics are also
released from natural sources such as volcanic eruptions and forest fires.
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Ermington M.O.T. Centre
Unit 4, River Park, Ermington, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9NT
Telephone: 01548 831444
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WE NEVER FORGET WHO THE CUSTOMER IS!
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Once toxic air pollutants enter the body, some persistent toxic air pollutants accumulate in
body tissues. Predators typically accumulate even greater pollutant concentrations than their
contaminated prey. As a result, people and other animals at the top of the food chain who eat
contaminated fish or meat are exposed to concentrations that are much higher than the
concentrations in the water, air, or soil.
Stratospheric ozone depletion is a concern because the ozone layer in the stratosphere
keeps 95-99% of the suns ultraviolet radiation from striking the earth. A number of
consequences can result from increased levels of UV (ultraviolet radiation) striking the earth,
including: genetic damage, eye damage and damage to marine life. Increased UV radiation in
the lower atmosphere, called the troposphere, can result in increased amounts of photochemical smog. Photochemical smog is already a health hazard in many of the world's largest cities.
The decrease of stratospheric ozone was first reported in 1974 and the decrease was
quickly linked to the increasing presence of a class of manmade compounds called CFC's or
Chlorofluorocarbons. Many countries of the world have moved to reduce the use of CFC's but
because of the slow rate of air mixing between the lower and upper atmosphere it is theorized
that stratospheric CFC's will stay at a significant level well into the next century.
Stratospheric ozone depletion has become very much a controversial political and economic issue as well as a complex scientific issue. Major and minor sources of chlorine, and
factors which affect ozone levels are still being sorted out among a great deal of mediagenerated excitement and misinformation; but the link between CFC's and Ozone depletion,
and the major factors creating the Antarctic ozone hole, are considered by most researchers to
be well established facts.
Scientific models of the atmosphere are being constructed in order to assist scientists in
looking for other factors in Ozone depletion, evaluate their importance and predict what may
happen to our atmosphere in the future.
Causing global warming?
Scientists agree that the burning of fossil fuels like oil and coal cause greenhouse gases to escape into the air and that these gases are causing most of the warming. Another cause is deforestation (cutting down trees). Trees soak up carbon dioxide, one of the greenhouse
gases, from the air.
What is the difference between "global warming" and
"climate change?"
"Global warming" refers to the increase of the Earth's average
surface temperature, due to a build-up of greenhouse gases in
the atmosphere. "Climate change" is a broader term that refers
to long-term changes in climate, including average temperature
and precipitation.
What will happen if global warming continues?
There are already some changes happening because of global warming. Sea level is rising and
some animals are already moving to new homes. It’s already too late to stop global warming
completely. If the warming gets worse, as scientists expect, there may be some kinds of plants
and animals that become extinct (disappear completely) because they can’t move to new
homes. There may be more storms and floods. Sea level may rise so much that people have to
move away from the coasts. Some areas may become too dry for farming.
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Sunridge Nurseries
www.sunridgenurseries.co.uk
Established over 25 years
Proprietors: Bob & Margaret Hammett
Email:[email protected]
Find us at Worston, Yealmpton one mile
Tel: (01752) 880438
Mob: 07734 557212
Open every day 9:00am – 6:00pm
including Bank Holidays
Quality Bedding
Hanging Baskets – also refill service
Herbaceous, Shrubs and Trees
Also Available
Daily Coarse Fishing & Holiday
Cottage
north of Dunstone Cross
KINGSACRE NURSING
&
RESIDENTIAL HOME
First choice for quality care
Ermington,
near Ivybridge,
South Devon. PL21 0LQ
You feel the difference as you walk through the door …..
the highest standard of nursing and residential care
in the nicest surroundings.
For more information
Contact : 01548 830076
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Do you need Transport
to do your Shopping?
If you have difficulty using the normal bus
services, the Ivybridge Ring & Ride Bus is in
your area every week and can collect you
from your home, take you and return you
home with your shopping.
The Bus is fitted with a tail lift, and can take
wheelchairs.
Ring 01752 690444 for further details
This service is supported by your Parish Council
CAN YOU HELP YOUR COMMUNITY
BY BECOMING A
VOLUNTEER CAR DRIVER?
We need drivers to use their own cars to
take elderly and disabled people to
various appointments
New Editor Needed!
Nicky, having edited our Parish
magazine so well for 10 years
now has to hand over the
editorship due to pressure of
her day job!
Please, anyone in the Parish
who would like to learn with
Nicky & take over the task
contact Nicky on
01548 831132
The Magazine Team would hate
the magazine to close
A mileage allowance is paid to
cover all miles driven.
Ivybridge & District Community
Transport Association
Registered charity 1123577
Tel. 01752 690444
www.idcta.co.uk
This Voluntary Car Scheme is
Approved and supported by your
Parish Council
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CORRECTIONS TO THE ABOVE INFORMATION
Should read: Every Thursday (TERM TIME ONLY)
Also Maxine Kennedy is the only contact now
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KINGSBRIDGE
1 The Promenade, Kingsbridge. Tel: 01548 856854
Clinical Excellence
Full Eye Health Examinations
Contact Lens Specialists
Retinal Photography
Diabetic and Glaucoma Examinations
OCT Eye Scanning Examination
Luxury Designer Brands
Salcombe Eye Care
84, Fore Street
Salcombe
01548 843207
Nigel Frost Optometrist
3, Chene Court
Modbury
01548 830944
www.kingsbridgeeyecare.co.uk
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For those who do not have access to a computer, articles for publication can be
posted or hand delivered to one of the editors at the addresses below. Those who
have access to a computer and are able to, please email your contributions
preferably in word format to Nicky Scutt at the address below.
Authors may request the editor to withhold their name, but anonymous
submissions will not be published.
All contributions for the April / May edition to be received by
14th March 2015
Editorial team:
Nicky Scutt, Overstrand, Totnes Road, Ermington PL21 9NS (01548 831132)
Email [email protected]
Editor
John Bower, East Worthele Farm, Ermington (01752-893051)
Email: [email protected]
Proof Reader, Roving Reporter, Production and Distribution
Rodger Reid, The Firs, Westlake, Ermington (01752-894579)
Email: [email protected]
Production and dDstribution
Marina Auburn, Rose Cottage, Langbrook, Ermington (01752-893124)
Email: [email protected]
Responsible for Advertising
If you wish to place an advertisement in the magazine then please contact
Marina. Advertisements cost:

£50.00 1/3 page
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£70.00 for half a page.
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£150 per annum Back page full colour advert
All costs are for one year’s inserts (6 editions)
Please make cheques payable to Ermington Parish Magazine.
All opinions expressed in this Magazine are those of the individual
writers, and not necessarily those of the Editor or Editorial Team.
Ermington Parish Magazine does not guarantee or accept liability for
advertised goods and services. They have not inspected or made checks
regarding suppliers.
An electronic copy of the Parish Magazine is placed on the Ermington Parish website
http://www.ermingtonparish.com
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ERME VALLEY AUTOS LTD
Church Road, Ermington,
Nr Ivybridge, PL21 9NJ
01548 830410
Servicing, MOT's & Repair
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for Land Rover, Peugeot, Citroen, Renault & Ford.
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In depth coverage for most other makes/systems
Specialist equipment & knowledge for difficult faults
Economy & performance tuning
Specialist air conditioning leak detection equipment
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