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WI
Our first speaker of the New Year was David Daniel. His subject was "The Revitalisation of Seaside Towns" (Teignmouth, Dawlish, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth). From the beginning of the 18th century it became popular for the well-to-do to visit these places for cures, especially invalides. He showed slides of lithographs, some by the prodigious writer and sketcher Rev John Swete from Dawlish in 1795. His talk was devoted to the styles of architecture during the Regency period, pointing out the different types of windows and roofs and the reasons for them. He was thanked by Bobby Brunt.
The President gave details of the forthcoming Lympstone WI events and the Secretary, Diana Budgen, gave a list of outings further afield. 32 members paid their subscriptions and it is hoped more will be forthcoming next month. Today we received the first colourful edition of Devon News in its new format. Winifred Martin explained the reason why Exeter Cathedral is now having a seasonal charge for visitors.
Diary dates:
Meal at the Swan next Tuesday, 15 January - 7 for 7.30 pm.
Comedy film "Kind Hearts and Coronets" at the Village Hall on Wed, 23 January at 2 pm, cost £2.
Committee meeting: NEW date Wednesday, 30 January
Drama Group play reading, Monday 4 February - more people needed!
The next meeting is on Wednesday, 6 February when Anthony Martin's talk will be "TV Quizzes from Mastermind to '15 to 1'
Diana de la Rue
WEA IN LYMPSTONE
By the time you read this, the viability of the new course ‘Exploring the Big Issues in Science’ will be known. The course considers topics such as Nuclear Power, Health, Gaia theory, Weather and the effects of Livestock Farming on water pollution. Look at evidence and develop your own opinions. Suitable for anyone regardless of scientific background. 12 learners is minimum number.
The Birdwatching For Beginners: Birds of East Devon course by Padraig Quinn, previously held in Lympstone will start at Church Of The Holy Ghost (Exmouth) , Exmouth , EX8 2JH on 31 January
The Lympstone Course on Paris has been cancelled due to tutor unavailability.
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Richard Crisp
Lympstone
Twinning Association
At our AGM in December, Brian Cotton stood down as Chairman & committee member after 8 years of commitment, enjoyment and success. Richard Crisp was elected Chairman. Heather Redding joined the Committee whilst Simon Goff, Christina Thompson and Gloria Trewin also stepped down - our thanks to them all. Membership fee remains the same at £2.50 per adult.
We have already held our first social event of 2008, Après Noël on Sunday 6th. This was well-supported in every way and was a very positive start for the New Year.
Our next event is Wine Tasting on 9th February, 7.30 for 8pm in the Function Room of the Village Hall.
This year we host our French friends from Biéville-Beuville. They arrive midday on Thursday 8th May and depart early Sunday morning. We expect 45 or so to be coming, so anyone who would like to be involved or to know more, please contact the Chairman on 01395 273211 as soon as possible.
Richard Crisp
PTFA QUIZ
Saturday 2nd February - PTFA Quiz Night, 7.30 pm in the Village Hall, Tickets on sale from the school office. £6.50 including supper. There will be a cash bar. (Please purchase tickets by 29th January so we know numbers for catering.)
Julia McCracken
Christmas Concert helps Hospicecare
The concert in the Church before Christmas with the Band was successful and well attended. The History Society has been able to give all the profit (£100) to help Exmouth and Lympstone Hospicecare.
Don Mildenhall
CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The carol singing around the village and the Lympstone Mummers raised £284 for
the Children's Society. Many thanks to the singers, musicians, Mummers and to
those who gave so generously.
Jill Wilson
Parish
Church
This month there will be no family service, the next will be February 10th at 4 pm.
Last year the church held a number of meetings about re-ordering. Several things were suggested such as changing the position of the altar and raising the dais so the congregation would be able to see better. The possibility of replacing the pews, just like ‘The Archers’ storyline, brought letters of both protest and support.
The first change has now taken place with the altar move and it being raised. At the moment this is an experiment so come and have a look and let us know what you think.
The coffee mornings, open to all, continue on Tuesday 22nd January but please check details which will appear under the railway arch..
Brian Mather
MAGIC FOR ST VALENTINE’S DAY
With a show that has toured the world and finally led to him winning British Magical Champion of Comedy, the conjuror and comedian Ian Keable will perform in Lympstone Village Hall on Valentine’s night, 14th February. He has audiences marveling and spellbound as he tells of his hilarious journey from accountant to magician, performing a series of mind-defying effects along the way. “A great sense of comedy timing,” said The Stage, “refreshing, unexpected and brilliantly effective.”
This is the first of Lympstone Entertainments’ Villages in Action presentations, bringing professional performers to village halls.
It is a show to delight young people as well as adults, with its unexpected twists, mind-boggling turns and an appeal to all ages. Put some magic into your Valentine’s evening by coming along to your own village hall, where a champagne bar will help to raise the romantic temperature.
Stop Press News of an exciting event for the summer. We have just booked a Georgian male choir from the heart of the Caucasian mountains, with a repertoire of songs that stretches back over centuries, passed down through generations of powerful tradition. They will perform in the Church on Sunday, 22nd June.
Harland Walshaw