PARISH CHURCH

Late last year I saw an old programme, from the seventies, for a village event built around the close relationship the village has with the sea.  One of the main events during the weekend was a service held on the slipway and a blessing of all the boats.  The date chosen for the weekend was ‘Sea Sunday’ and we thought it was an old tradition which should be revived………So there will be a service to mark Sea Sunday on 6^th July at 3 pm, adjacent to the Lympstone Sailing Club.  The singing will be led by the Lympstone South West Telecoms Training Band, and the speaker will be the Revd. Geoffrey Wrayford.  This is an occasion for all the family – and an opportunity to remember those who work at sea, all rescue services, and to thank God for the enjoyment we get from activities on the water.  So do come along!

The long awaited provision for children’s worship and activities during services will be starting soon.  The target date is Sunday 15^th June during the 9.30 service.  The children will come accompanied to church and then proceed to the school, returning before the end of the service.  We want to avoid calling it ‘Sunday School’ but everyone knows what we mean when we use that term.  What it will be called will be decided by the group once it is established.  Look out for notices on the display in church.       Come along, you will be very welcome.

The Sunday morning ‘eight o’clockers’ have been enjoying breakfast at Shear’s Place after the service.  They invite you to join them for breakfast on Sunday June 22^nd at 9 am.  Please sign up on the notice at the back of church so the correct number of meals will be produced.  

The Produce Stall, which is always full of home made and home grown food,  begins on Saturday morning from 28th June for 10 weeks.  Please support it.

As for the rest of the month it’s all the usual things, Family Service second Sunday 8^th at 4pm, coffee morning on the last Tuesday and full details of services on the notice board under the railway arch.

 Brian Mather

 Mothers’ Union

 

Our Cream Tea will be in the Methodist Hall on Tues.12 August, 3 - 4:30pm.  Tickets at £3 will be available from 1July at the Post Office, in church or on the door and all are very welcome.   Proceeds in aid of Mothers’ Union work and the Overseas Fund.

 Jennifer Mather [278594]

 

MORNING STARS IN LYMPSTONE

 They come from the Caucasian Mountains, and their name means Morning Stars. Mtiebi are a group of Georgian singers who have inspired audiences all over the world with their incredible polyphonic singing and their energetic dances. Georgian singing is considered some of the finest in the world and is classified as World Heritage music. Mtiebi keep their performances as authentic as possible, with members wearing a variety of regional costumes and singing in the authentic style. Lympstone Entertainments has managed to secure one of their concerts on their current tour of Britain, which will take place in the church on Sunday 22^nd June at 8pm. For singers there is also a voice workshop in the Village Hall in the afternoon.

 Harland Walshaw

 

THE LYMPSTONE MURDERER

 Did you know that one of the knights who murdered Thomas à Becket came from Lympstone? Well, he didn’t actually live in the village, but he owned it. Sir William de Tracey was Lord of the Manor here in 1170 when he helped to murder the Archbishop in Canterbury Cathedral. The story is told in T. S Eliot’s famous play, Murder in the Cathedral, and the Lympstone Players will be presenting a dramatised reading in Lympstone Church on Friday, 27^th June at 7.30 pm. Admission is free, but a collection will be taken in aid of the church. 

Jacky Martin

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Yes, we have a ‘low crime’ Village so lets keep it that way. ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ has been proven to be a deterrent to crime so, if you live in an area that is not already covered, why not set up a scheme now. I have recently started one for part of Longmeadow Rd. together with Harefield Drive, it is easy to do and virtually at no cost. (In our case a one off payment of £2 each to cover the cost of the signs.) If you are interested and would like to find out more please contact me on 278631 or our Police CSO, Sarah Trayhurn, on 08452 777444. Come on, do your bit to combat crime!

Brian Cotton, Parish Councillor.

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PROPERTY AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE

I enjoy and am recommended for painting and decorating, carpentry, fencing, household and garden fixtures and fittings and other ‘odd jobs’. Small and larger projects all considered. Contact Martin on 444 336

 OPEN GARDEN

 

On the 27th and 29th of June the garden at The Lookout, Sowden Lane, Lympstone is open for the first time for charity as part of the National Garden Scheme. Featured last September in the BBC’s Open Garden Series, this 2 acre, wildlife friendly estuary-side garden has been created over the last five years by its garden designer/owner, out of the derelict former mussel purification station site.  Beachcombing finds compliment the naturalistic style seaside planting designed to harmonise the garden with its surroundings. A short circular walk leads you from an area of jungly planting through a wild flower meadow, past a pond, through a copse and along the river bank to a Mediterranean courtyard, with numerous places to stop and admire the views.

Refreshments and plants are on sale. Before and after photos are on display, showing how the site has evolved (the owners would love to hear from anyone with old photos of the site)

Some narrow gravel paths, steep slopes and steps so not suitable for the disabled or toddlers. Stout footwear recommended!  Adults £2.50, children free but must be closely supervised at all times. Please walk or cycle as no car parking on site. Open from 2–5pm on Friday 27th June & 2-6pm on Sunday 29th June.

 

Jackie Michelmore 

 

 CLAREFEST

Sunday 22nd June 2008

to be held as usual in the garden of Varnes, Longmeadow Road.

 Amongst the many confirmed acts-

 Crush UK

The Slapheads

Mako

Eat The Rich

The Boys from Melbourne Street

Dawn Chapman

Free Spirit

The Junkyard Angels

The Joyce Gang

Kate Hathway

The Exmouth Shantymen

Goldrush.

 With so many acts we are starting early at 1pm. Please come early and bring your own refreshments, (and pray, once again for good weather).

Entry £6 in aid of Macmillan Nurses and Cancer Research.

Paul Downes

 2008 EXE RIVER REGATTA

Lympstone Sailing Club is hosting the Exe River Regatta on Saturday 28^th and Sunday 29^thJune. The Regatta is supported by all the Exe based Sailing Clubs and sponsored by local businesses. A wide number of sailing events for Dinghies, Cruisers, Multihulls, and Windsurfers, including  junior events will be taking place on the estuary and off Exmouth over the two days.

 

Judith Carter

 LYMPSTONE CRICKET CLUB

 Lympstone Cricket Club against Heads and Quicks at Newton St Cyres 14^th May

 

20:20 match, with compulsory retirement at 30 runs and 4 overs maximum per bowler. Lympstone batted first and reached 77 before the first wicket fell. The openers did very well: Greg Richmond - 30 (retired); Jonno Lee - 30 (retired); Robin Tolson - 29; Toby Ingham - 27, not out and scoring off every ball. Lympstone finished after 20 overs on 147 for 4, our highest score since the Club was re-formed in April 2007.

Heads and Quicks only did slightly better – but enough: 148 for 3 off 18 overs! Greg Richmond was our outstanding bowler with 2 wickets for 10 runs from 4 overs. We just lost but, never mind, such a good batting performance was very encouraging and we look forward to the next match, whenever the weather permits.

 

John Goss-Custard   277007

 

FIXTURE LIST

Thursday  5th June                            Newton Poppleford                    AWAY                      6.00

Friday 13th June                                Geriatrics                                    AWAY                       6.00

Thursday 19th June                           Heads and Quicks                      HOME                      6.00

Wednesday 2nd July                          University Nomads                    AWAY                      6.15

Thursday 10th July                            University Erratics                     HOME                       6.00