LAPFORD LOOKOUT

YOUR LOCAL MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

Year 19 ~ Issue 2

February 2016

Lapford Village
Market
Saturday 27th February~ 11am 1pm
Lapford Victory Hall
Lots of lovely stalls, home-made
& home-grown goods, prize draw,
refreshments & light lunches
Come along for a cuppa!
For further information and to book a stall,
contact Gemma Cran 83172 / 07890 407210

FUN QUIZ
At Victory Hall, Lapford
Friday 19th February in Aid of Lapford Revel
Doors Open at 7.00 for a 7.30 start.

Teams of up to four
5 per person including a light supper
Licensed Bar
Entries to Darren on 01363 83326 or
Darrencrump99@hotmail.co.uk
by Wednesday 17th February.

Crediton & District

Monthly Meeting 20th Feb 2016

Boniface Centre 10am 12pm
Rt Hon Sir Neil Butterfield speaks on
the theme: Legal Eagle to High Court Judge

WINE TASTING
Host: Bruce from Grape & Grain Crediton

Become a member and join one or more of our

interest groups such as walking, pub lunches, French,
board-games, philosophy, science,
grandparents and many more
Unlimited tea & coffee 1.50

7:30pm FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY

THE PAVILION CHULMLEIGH PLAYING FIELD
Tickets: 12 Contact: 01769 580819 or 01837 82169
chulmleightennisclub@hotmail.co.uk

Africa comes to Lapford!

Aklilu Dogisso SAC Ethiopia Country Director
and
Titus Sagala SAC Kenya Country Director.
Grow a future free from poverty

Will be at the ARK, Lapford on Sun Feb 7th 2016

3:30pm to 6:00pm

Come and enjoy Sunday Tea together and meet Aklilu and Titus who will both be giving short
presentations and answering your questions
about Send a Cow programmes they lead in their Country.
For more details ask at the ARK
Or ring David Bragg on 01363 83245 or 07970033515
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NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE

Useful Telephone Numbers

Emergency numbers ~ 999 or 112
Crimestoppers ~ 0800 555 111
Police Non-emergency number ~ 101
Dog Fouling/Fly Tipping 01884 255255
Our Local Beat Manager is PC Keith Bradshaw
with PCSO Dave Waring assisting.
NHS number for non urgent medical needs ~ 111
Crediton Ring and Ride Co-Ordinator ~
01353 773303

Donations can be made at

Boniface Centre, Crediton,
on Wednesday 3rd February
at 13:10 to 15:15 and 16:15 to 19:15
Or at Chulmleigh Community Centre on
Wednesday 17th February
at 13.00 to 15.15 and 16.15 to 18.30

Call the donor helpline on 0300 123 23 23

for more information or to book an appointment
or book online at www.blood.co.uk
Do something amazing - Give Blood!

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OPENING HOURS:
Monday 9.00 - 13.00
Tuesday 13.00 - 17.00
Friday 9.00 - 13.00

TO CONTACT THE EDITOR

Write to:

Jeanne Whittaker
Sunnyside, 22 Orchard Way,
Lapford, Crediton,
EX17 6PR

Tel:
E-mail:
By hand:

(01363) 83068
lapfordlookout@btinternet.com
Use the box in The Orchard Centre
or the Editors letterbox

Deadline for inclusion in the next issue: 6 pm on the 14h February for inclusion in March 2016 issue
Contributions are welcome, to be used at the Editors discretion.
The views in this newsletter do not necessarily represent the views of the editorial team.
All information in this newsletter is copyright
and may not be reproduced without the permission of the Editor.

Christians Together in Lapford welcome you to:

The Parish Church
On the first, second and third Sunday of each month, at 9.30am,
Lay led Morning Prayer followed by coffee
4th Sunday at 9.00am, Common Worship Eucharist
5th Sunday at 10.30am Mission Community C W Eucharist - Venue to be posted on Church notice board
Contact: The Reverend Lindsey Starrs - Tel: 877221 - Please avoid her day off (Friday)
Churchwarden - Sheila Stoneman - Tel: 83610
The Congregational Church
Services every Sunday 11.00 am and 6.30 pm
(Childrens Club and Crche every Sunday)
Mid-week Meetings Tuesday 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm plus others as arranged - see Church Newsletter
Contact: David and Vivien Bulley - Tel: 83374
or
Peter and Viv Lacey -Tel: 884230
Yeo Valley Christian Fellowship
Meets every Sunday morning at 10.30 am in the Victory Hall
(Live Wires meet each Sunday in the Committee Room at 10.45am)
4th Sunday of the month is Family Service
Tuesday at 7.30 pm and Wednesday morning at 10.30 am there is Bible study in a house group
Contact: Briony Clinch - Tel: 83666
All the Churches welcome everyone to any of their services and social events.
We look forward to fellowship with you.
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DATES TO LOOKOUT FOR

February 2016
3rd
5th
7th
11th
14th
15th

17th
18th
19th
25th
29th

Parish Council Meeting ~ 7.30 pm, Orchard Centre

LAFC Bingo, eyes down 8pm Victory Hall.
Africa comes to Lapford at the ARK 3.30am to 6pm.
Start of Revision of Electoral Roll, Parish Church.
Copy deadline for March issue of Lapford Lookout
2.30pm in Parish Church
Womens World Day of Prayer Service
Followed by refreshments in the Victory Hall.
H.O.L.D. fundraising at ARK 11am to 2pm.
ROC meeting 7pm, Congregational Church Room.
Lapford Revel Quiz
Twinning AGM, 7pm, Victory Hall
7.30pm in Parish Church
Parish Church Annual Parochial Church Meeting.

Lent Course
A course of five sessions on the Psalms Prayers for todays
Church, written by Bishop Stephen Cottrell.
There is a C.D. and transcript and course booklets for every
participant. You will need to bring a bible.
The Course starts on Thursday 18th February and each
Thursday until Thursday 17th March at 2.30 p.m.
We have kindly been offered the use of the ARK. as a venue.

The Parish Church In February 2016

Sunday 7th
9.30 a.m.
Sunday 14th
9.30 a.m.
Sunday 21st
9.30 a.m.
Sunday 28th
9.00 a. m.

Next before Lent

Lay Led Morning Prayer.
Lent 1
Lay Led Morning Prayer
Lent 2
Lay Led Morning Prayer
Lent 3
Common Worship Eucharist
Celebrant: Revd. Lindsey Starrs

March 2016
5th
7th
12th
14th
19th
26th

Parish Church Spring Fayre

10.30 to 12noon, Victory Hall.
Victory Hall Committee AGM, 7.30pm.
Friends of Lapford School. Jumble Sale, Victory Hall.
Copy deadline 6pm for Lapford Lookout.
Horticultural Society Spring Show.
Village Market, Victory Hall. 11am to 1pm.

BINGO HELPERS
AT LAPFORD.
Pictured are the Organisers
and helpers of the Lapford
Bingo nights, which during
2015 raised around 1000,
for Lapford Football Club funds, charity and money
towards the successful Lapford Pensioners
Christmas lunch.
Pictured are the two ladies who always run the raffle
and go shopping to get the prizes for it, Gill Gunn
and Marcia Mills, who were presented with bouquets
of flowers, together with some of the football club
members, John Burrows, Adrian Mills, who
sometimes acts as their caller, Rob Tancock, and
their Chairman Nick Tucker left, with their youngest
committee member Jessica Burrows centre.
Their Christmas Bingo with Turkeys as top prizes
raised around 350. Thanks have been expressed
to everyone who supports these Bingo nights
Their next one is on Friday 5th February Eyes Down
at 8pm

Margaret Tucker
Pancake Pandemonium

Saturday 6th February in Aid of Lapford Revel

LAST POSTING TIMES AROUND THE VILLAGE

Mon-Fri Saturday
Woodland Cottage
3.00 p.m. 7.30 a.m.
Industrial Estate
9.00 a.m. 7.00 a.m.
Highfield
4.45 p.m. 10.15 a.m.
Orchard Way
9.00 a.m. 7.00 a.m.
Saxtons
4.30 p.m. 10.15 a.m.
Morchard Road
5.00 p.m. 11.15 a.m.
In addition, items left at the Post Office during
opening hours will be posted that day via North
Tawton.
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IS CANCELLED DUE TO
UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

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Tel (01363) 83170
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December was the war mest since my r ecor ds began

here in 1987, some 5 C higher than average. It was
however drier than average, most of the rain passed to
the North of us over Wales and Cumbria. Scotland had
its wettest December since records began there. Much
of Southern and South-East England had a relatively
dry month. (Yes, I know the Met Office declared that it
was the wettest December ever, but they werent
reporting the entire picture accurately in the national
media)
The warmest day was the 16th with a maximum of 15.6
C, the coolest was the 24th with 9.2 C. The coldest
night was on the 9th with a minimum of 4.1 C, and
unusually there were no ground frosts all month, at least
at the higher end of the village.
Total rainfall was 83.1 mm, about 75% of the average
for the month. Most days saw some rain, the most came
on the 30th with a fall of 14.2 mm.
The windiest day was the 24th with a gust of 49 m.p.h.
Review of 2015:

A great big thank you to

everyone who in any way contributed to such a great
fun dinner and auction at The Malt Scoop on
November 26th 2015.
Wonderful generosity from all the auction lot donors
and some very competitive and generous bidding, a
fun quiz and an excellent draw raised a grand total of
2410.
Auctioneering of the highest order in
entertainment, from Pip Burrows, kept everyone alert
and on their toes.
Grateful thanks to Linda and Trevor at the Old Malt
Scoop for hosting a great meal and being so willing to
encourage this fund raising.
A great big thank you to the team at the ARK for
hosting a great coffee morning on Nov 17th from which
over 400 was also raised.
In total more than 2800, all of which will be doubled
by the UK Government and contribute to transforming
the lives of poor subsistence farmers in Ethiopia. Well
done and thank you everyone.
Aklilu Dogisso SAC Ethiopian Country Director and
Titus Sagala SAC Kenya Country Director will be at
the ARK on Feb 7th. See invite elsewhere in the
Lapford Lookout.

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The average temperature through the whole year was

slightly above average, although 4 of the last 10 years
have been warmer than that. Total rainfall was 981.8
mm, just a little above average. Again, 4 of the last 10
years have been wetter, so overall a rather
unremarkable year in this part of the world.

Andy Epstein

My name is Ruth Sanderson. I work with a homeless

charity based in Chawleigh.
I would like to ask if anyone has any old tools,
garden implements or kitchen utensils that they
would happily donate. Condition is unimportant,
broken is fine.
I am looking to work with the residents to produce
an unusual work of art.
I can be contacted on Lapford 83802
Thank you for your assistance.
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Happy New Year!

Friday!

As its the start of a new year, are you

thinking having a 'clean out' at home? If
so, if you have any childrens board
games/Wii computer games etc., etc. that
you no longer require please do let us
know. We are always looking out for
new items that we can use at High Five

Also, we are looking for anyone who is able to pop along to

one of our sessions and show the children how to knit and/or
crochet.
For either of the above please contact either Caroline or Laura
on 83421. Many thanks!

LAPFORD PENSIONERS
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Pictured are some of the 53
Lapford Pensioners at their
Christmas Lunch at the Victory
Hall, all being served by
volunteer helpers. 2nd right in picture is Edwin
Passmore, who with John Burrows helped to coordinate the lunch.
Margaret Tucker

LOWER TOWN PLACE UPDATE from

Hear t Of Lapfor d Development

Lapford Victory Hall

Second Friday of the month
6 p.m. 7.45 p.m.
For kids age 7-12
Sub: 1.50 per session
(each additional family member 1 only)
Activities include: tuck shop, football skills,
making crafts, playing board-games or tabletennis, wii games, darts, decorating cakes
and lots more!
Come along and see what its all about!

committee will look forward to seeing many people attend

to pass on their views.

The local community has supported the appeal launched in

December with promises of funds & other valuable help - In the meantime, please keep an eye on local notice boards
particular thanks to the PCC for its significant contribution & the Lapford Lookout for updates.
and to all the individuals who have come forward.
**************************************
Many thanks also to the ten or so people who have
volunteered their time to form a steering committee which
A Date for Your Diary
will be meeting for the first time during the week of 18th
Fundraising Event
January to plan the next steps to take & find a name for this
for
the
Lower
Town Place Project at the Ark
project!
Wednesday 17th February
Although the appeal is gaining momentum now the project
from 11-00am to 2-00pm
desperately needs more pledges of funds in order to effect
purchase of the land & buildings as soon as possible. Once
this has been achieved with your help the committee will
Enjoy a lovely cup of coffee,
be able to apply for grant aid to develop the site for the
delicious cake, light lunch.
benefit of the youth & community of the villagean
enhanced village hall, facilities for sport, arts and
Learn a bit more about the project.
community events.
If you wish/are able to commit to any financial support
All proceeds that day towards the purchase of
to this important initiative, please contact Sue BriantLower Town Place for the village community.
Evans
on
01363
83763
email
susan.briantevans@tesco.net or
Ian
Hemsworth
on
01363
884460
email
i.hemsworth@btinternet.com asap
The steering committee, (HOLD) is looking to arrange a
public meeting in the near future to report on progress so
far and to listen to ideas/thoughts people might have about
how the site might be developed to meet local community
needs & to enhance the centre of the village. The
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February in the Garden and

the Allotment
If the weather is fine and the soil is in
the right condition February is the
month where the garden will come to
life and the jobs start to pile up.
Broad beans and Parsnips can be sown from
February onwards but soil condition is the defining factor.
If the seed bed is nice and fine and not waterlogged it is
OK to go ahead. If it is neither of the above then leave it
until all of the conditions are right. 6 to 8 weeks later will
not make all that much difference in the grand scheme of
things. If you can cover the soil with cloches, or a small
tunnel, under which if air can circulate, it will dry out.
In East Anglia there used to be a magic moment
when, all of a sudden, in March, the soil used to dry out
and the farmers and market gardeners used to be out in the
fields cultivating, drilling and planting. However with the
natural wetness down here in the South West I think that
magic time could be up to a month later. However the
growing season does seem to extend a little later at the end
of the year down here.
This month is when the most benefit can be had
from a greenhouse. Sow early vegetable and salad crops in
seed trays. If not in the greenhouse seedlings can be grown
on a light and airy windowsill. As you thin your salad
crops the thinnings can be used as baby leaves delicious.
If you have not already done so, you should buy
your seed potatoes and spread them thinly out in a shallow
tray or even an egg box to allow them to chit. They will be
ready to plant in March/April when those chits are 1
11/2 long.
Why dont you cover some of that Rhubarb that you
have at the bottom of the garden. If you dont have a forcer
use a large upturned pot. (Dont forget to put a Rhubarb
forcer on your Christmas wants list for next year)! If you
want faster growth you can cover the forcer with well
rotted horse manure to start with. The heat from the rotting
manure will encourage even better results.
You can plant Jerusalem artichokes about 1 deep
and 12 18 apart, but remember that you must dig up
every last one at harvest time, otherwise they will spread
like wild fire.
You can continue to harvest leeks, sprouting
broccoli and Brussels sprouts.
If you cover strawberry plants with garden fleece it
will encourage them to fruit earlier than normal. Autumn
raspberry plants can be planted, and this is the time to
prune them, cutting all of the growth down to 1 above the
ground. You must prune gooseberries, blueberries and red
and white currants before the end of the month.
If not already done, prune standard and bush apple
trees. Keep the centre of the tree or shrub fairly open to
allow air to circulate and cut out crossing and rubbing
branches.
It is difficult to protect large fruit trees from the
birds with netting but it is certainly worth protecting
gooseberries, birds love developing fruit buds and your
entire crop can disappear with great speed unless protected.
It is a good idea to add an organic fertiliser to fruit trees
and shrubs. Remove any mulch, feed around the roots,
water and renew the mulch. Use organic, for instance fish,
blood and bone, rather than artificial fertilisers. They
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provide a slower release of nutrients so as not to give a

sudden burst of growth too early in the season.

The Ornamental Garden

Now is the time when those delightful spring bulbs
begin to bloom. Snowdrops are probably the first. Youd
like more? You can buy them in pots in the Garden Centres
or you can buy them in the green. Both of those options are
better than planting bulbs in the early Autumn and planting
snowdrops in the green is the best and most inexpensive
way to increase your stock or to start a new swathe of early
colour. They are sometimes available in garden centres or
for those of you who are fairly computer literate there are
always a lot offered on line. They are usually sustainably
grown and are lifted February/March. They do not want to
be out of the ground too long, if you get them in clumps,
divide them before planting at their original depth. This is
easy to gauge as the part of the stem that is white will have
been underground and unable to photosynthesize and turn
green.
Another lovely spring flower is the wild primrose
which covers a lot of our Devon banks. When I was living
in Bedfordshire, my home county, I dont think I ever saw
any wild primroses! The primula is a cultivated form,
generally crossed with a cowslip. Their flowering time,
although normally the early spring, can be almost any time
of year, including whilst I am writing this article, (early
January), but the mild weather this winter is exceptional.
Primroses, primulas cowslips etc can be easily multiplied
by division after they have flowered. It is well worth giving
them a helping hand to increase their numbers. Gertrude
Jekyll used to sit under her trees in Munstead wood and as
her staff brought her clumps of primroses, they had lifted
elsewhere with a fork, she would divide them with a sharp
knife and plant them in large drifts which was her style.
You dont really need a sharp knife as it is obvious where
the clumps join together and they can easily be snapped
apart.
You can prune your Wisteria now, cutting back the
summer side shoots to 2 or 3 buds and towards the end of
the month is the time to prune summer flowering Clematis.
Dont be tempted to sow too many seeds in the
greenhouse this early in the season as they may become
leggy due to low light levels. Later sowings will catch up
and grow just as fast.
Now is the time to sit in that favourite armchair, sort
out your seeds by sowing date and plan what other seeds
and plants you want to add to your collection, not of course
forgetting that nice cup of tea or coffee!
Happy gardening!

Rex Dunham

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Dear Editor
I would like to thank everyone involved in setting up
the Ark. It is an asset to the village and a credit to
their hard work.
I pop in there frequently, the atmosphere is so
friendly, the home made cakes and soup are
delicious and I almost always meet a friendly face to
chat with.
If you havent paid the Ark a visit yet, do try to
make time on Tuesday or Friday lunchtime. You
will then understand why I think so highly of
everyone concerned.

Jill Doe

WELL KNOWN BELL RINGER RETIRES AFTER OVER 70 YEARS.

Pictured is 87 year old George Tucker of Lapford, who ceased bell ringing on his recent 87th
Birthday.
George, who was born in in Lapford, started ringing when he was just 14 years old, during the
second World War, at which time church bells were not allowed to ring, but George says he was
able to learn the art, although the bells were fixed so they could not ring, and he was then one of
the Parish Church ringers at Lapford, who rang the Victory Peel, at the end of the war.
Georges Grandfather, the late Tommy Tucker of Blackberry Gate, the local builder, was
also a ringer for many years, George worked for him and his late father, to learn all aspects of the
building trade. after leaving Lapford Village School, at the age of 14. George took over as Captain
of the ringers from Fred Spear, in the 70s and has continued ever since.
Besides this, he also cut the church grass and for a number of years was the grave digger. He wound up the Church
Clock, until it changed to being electric, and always put up the Flag as and when required for special days. George used
to help out by ringing at Chawleigh, and also organised the Ringers Tours, which ceased some years ago. George also
organised the annual ringing competition at the Lapford Revel, when as many as 8 teams competed for the Revel
Shield, which again sadly ceased some years ago. He also led Lapford Ringers to victory in the Down St. Mary and
other competitions. George was also instrumental in training many young ringers.
Nowadays there seems to be no ringing competitions in the area. Another ringer Stella Drew, gave praise to Mr
Tucker, and said that since he ceased, the bells have only rung once, as two ringers left the area, and she herself has
been ill, and they no longer have a Captain. However, ringer David Garton, is now training several people and they
rang at Christmas for the Crib Service on Christmas Eve.
George said he was sad to retire, but at his age, and after 73 years, found it just too much to get up the Tower. He
is a true Lapfordian, devoted to the Church, and a friend to all. He added that he hopes that Lapford Church Bells will
soon ring out again.

Margaret Tucker

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Lapford & District Horticultural Society News

Too wet for gardening much this winter, unless you have some cosy indoor greenhouse
space. Do not despair however, last month we gave you details regarding the
Horticultural Societys Spring Show to get you thinking & preparing for the gardening/
showing year. Here is the set cake recipe to practice with. I found it amongst my late
mothers papers & I hope that the Queen Mother wouldnt mind. It is reproduced here
exactly as it was written except for the words in italics.
The Favourite Recipe of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.
Pour one breakfast cup of boiling water over 8oz (225g) chopped dates & add one teaspoonful of bicarbonate
of soda. Let stand whilst the following is mixed:
8oz (225g) sugar
3oz (75g) butter
I beaten egg
Add these to the date mixture and bake in a moderate oven in a 9 X
10oz (275g) plain flour
12 (23 X 30cm) pan, or equivalent as this is a very old recipe I think.
1 teaspoonful vanilla
There is no timing given either.
I teaspoonful baking powder
teaspoonful salt
2oz (50g) chopped walnuts
Topping
5 tablespoonsful brown sugar
2 tablespoonsful butter
2 tablespoonsful cream
Mix these ingredients together and boil for three minutes. Spread on the cake and sprinkle with chopped
walnuts if liked.
Note: This is the Queen Mothers favourite cake recipe. At her request it must not be given away but must be
sold for one shilling and the money donated to a charitable organisation.
------------------------------Here are the specific 2016 classes for the other two shows this year:
Rose & Sweet Pea Show J uly 5th
Photographic Roses
Miscellaneous a) A flower arrangement to include sweet peas
b) A home-made artificial flower, any medium
Autumn Show 3rd September
Photographic a) selfie with a caption & b) reflections
Craft
A paper aeroplane to be judged on design & flight
An item of jewellery incorporating buttons
A decorated wooden spoon
A tea-cosy, any medium
Homecraft
A jar of marmalade
A tea bread to own recipe
Four chocolate brownies to own recipe
A cottage loaf to own recipe
Floral Art
For men only an arrangement of flowers in a beer mug
A bouquet of weeds
An arrangement of dahlias max size 12X12 (30 X 30 cm)
A table decoration A Crown for the Queen

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Seed Share 20 February 2016

at The Old Town Hall, Crediton High Street

from 11am to 2pm
All seeds and plants will be free, but donations towards
our costs are very welcome.
Bring saved seeds to share if you have them, or come to
find some unusual seeds to start 2016 in your garden. Or
just enjoy coffee/cake/lunch, listen to the music from
the Woodmen and visit stalls.
[from bee-keeping to herbal medicine and lots more]

ROC Conversation
Follow-up Meeting
You may remember the ROC (Redeeming Our
Communities) conversation which took place at the
School on 5th November last year. Several issues for
the future were identified then, which if addressed
could improve the quality of life for local people,
particularly the young.
A Follow-up Meeting
has been arranged, open to all those who expressed
an interest or attended last time, plus anyone else
who would like to come along. The meeting will be
at the
Congregational Church Schoolroom
at 7-00pm on Thursday 18th February
Adrian Wyatt from ROC will be in attendance to
facilitate the discussions. We hope to see you there.

Devonshire
leek and potato soup
This substantial and warming soup makes good use of
Devonshire leeks, potatoes, milk and cream.
For four generous portions you will need, 50 g butter, 500g
potatoes, washed, but not peeled, and thickly sliced, 250g
leeks, washed, sliced in half lengthways, and then cut
across into small squares, 10 g medium oatmeal, litre
vegetable stock, and litre whole milk, seasoning, double
cream.
Method:
Melt the butter and add the sliced leeks stirring well. Allow
to cook gently without colouring for 2 minutes, then add
the sliced potatoes and the oatmeal. Add the stock and
milk and bring to the boil. Simmer gently, stirring
occasionally until the potatoes are soft. Season with salt
and freshly ground pepper, and finish with a little double
cream or a spoonful of clotted cream. Sprinkle with plenty
of chopped parsley and serve with crusty bread. Chopped
bacon can be added with the leeks, or flakes of skinned
smoked haddock which has been cooked in the milk before
it is added to the soup.
Paul Cleave

EHSC
Curry and Quiz
Friday 12th February
Winkleigh Sports Centre
7.00 for 7.30pm start
Many Prizes
Licensed Bar
Delicious Curry

Mince pies and coffees at LAPFORD

Pictured are the ladies who served the
coffees and mince pies at the Lapford
Parish Churchs Coffee and Mince Pie
Morning held in the Victory hall,
This raised 448, said Andy Epstein, thanking everyone for
their support, The Large Hamper of Christmas goodies in the
raffle was won by Christopher Hepworth, and the 6 bottles of
wine, by Mary Brown.
The ladies pictured are Mary Brown, Sheila Stoneman, Ruth
Hodge, Ann Imbert and Pat Sandercock.

MARGARET TUCKER

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Teams of 4 8.00 per person

including meal (poppadoms, naan breads,
main dishes and rice)
Phone Graeme or Philippa on 01363 83285
or 07971 597786 for further details
and to book your places
Curry supplied by:
Chulmleigh Tandoori, Fore Street,
Chulmleigh 01769 580797
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Name of Society

Contact

Banyu Hatten Aikido

Beaver Scouts (Winkleigh)
Books on Wheels
Fellowship 29
Friends of Lapford Mill
Friends of Lapford School
Heart of Lapford Development
Lapford Allotment Society
Lapford ARK and Foodbank
Lapford Association Football Club
Lapford Book Club
Lapford Conservation Group
Lapford Dog Club
Lapford & District Horticultural Society
Lapford Emergency Action Plan Committee
Lapford Foodbank
Lapford Friends of Langannerie (twinning)
Lapford High 5 (ages 7-12)
Lapford Mothers Union
Lapford Over 60 Club
Lapford Youth and Playing Field Trust
Lapford & District Pre-school Playgroup
Lapford Project 2000 Committee
Lapford Regeneration Committee
Lapford Revel
Lapford Short Mat Bowls
Lapford Victory Hall Booking Secretary
Lapford Village Archive
Lapford Village Market
Lapford Voluntary Car Aid
Lapstock 2016
Nymet Rowland Village Pump
Springers 4s and under
The Friends of St Thomas of Canterbury
1st Bow Scouts Group

Mr Geoff Flather
Mr Ron Kercher
Mr Peter Westcott
Claire Tappon
Alex Gator
Mrs Becka Poole
Mrs Sue Briant-Evans
Mr Raymond Waldron
Mrs Briony Clinch
Mr John Burrows
Mrs Jill Doe
Mrs Prue Lambert
Mrs Sara Thurgood
Mrs Jeanne Whittaker
Mrs Jeanne Whittaker
Mrs. Briony Clinch
Mr John Burrows
Mrs Caroline Gilpin
Mrs Sheila Stoneman
Mrs Josie Robertson
Mrs Caroline Gilpin
Mrs Lorraine Kigongo
Mrs Sue Briant-Evans
Mrs Sue Briant-Evans
Mr Darren Crump
Mr Jon Tucker
Mr Andy Epstein
Mrs Jeanne Whittaker
Mrs Gemma Cran
Mrs Jenny Gray
Mr Steve Keable
Liz & Roland Smith
Mrs Caroline Gilpin
Mr Andy Epstein
Mrs Marie Waycott

Telephone
01363 83355 / bhaikido@googlemail.com
01363 83810 / ronaldkercher@hotmail.co.uk
01363 83525 / pj.westcott@btinternet.com
07816 235412 / claire.tappon11@gmail.com
01363 83795
01363 83763 / susan.briantevans@tesco.net
01363 83894
01363 83788
01363 83985 / rjburrows1@btinternet.com
01363 83410 / gilldoe@tiscali.co.uk
01363 83150
01363 83081 / info@lapforddogclub.co.uk
01363 83068 / jeanne.whittaker@btinternet.com
01363 83068 / jeanne.whittaker@btinternet.com
01363 83666
01363 83985 / rjburrows1@btinternet.com
01363 83674 / caroline@gilpin.eclipse.co.uk
01363 83610
01363 83208 / lapfordover60@btinternet.com
01363 83674 / caroline@gilpin.eclipse.co.uk
01363 83162 / lapfordpreschool@gmail.com
01363 83763 / susan.briantevans@tesco.net
01363 83763 / susan.briantevans@tesco.net
01363 83326 / Darrencrump99@hotmail.co.uk
07814 568846
01363 83332/ jane@epstein6.freeserve.co.uk
01363 83068 / jeanne.whittaker@btinternet.com
01363 83172 /
01363 83099 / (Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm)
01363 83200 / steve.keable@btinternet.com
01363 884446
01363 83674
01363 83332/ jane@epstein6.freeserve.co.uk
1stbowbcs@gmail.com

LAPFORD PARISH COUNCIL, ETC

Cllr Niall McAreavey (Chair)

1 Higher Town Court, Rensey Lane,

Lapford, EX17 6FD

01363 83733 / niallmcareavey@gmail.com

07734423736

Cllr Sue Briant-Evans

Edgerley Cottage, Lapford.

01363 83763 / susan.briantevans@tesco.net

Cllr John Burrows

7 Park Meadow Close, Lapford.

01363 83985 / jrburrows1@yahoo.com

Cllr Peter Heal

Ashlands, Lapford.

Home - 01363 884277 / Office - 01363 775467

peter.heal@btconnect.com

Cllr Jill Doe

Sunnyside, Lapford.

01363 83410 / gilldoe@tiscali.co.uk

Cllr Briony Clinch

1 Park Meadow Close, Lapford.

01363 83666

Cllr Ian Hemsworth (Vice Chair)

Argosy, Lapford, EX17 6PX

01363 884460 / i.hemsworth@btinternet.com

Cllr Rachel Phillips

Barris House, Lapford.

01363 83509 / raznev@sky.com

Cllr Stephen Wensley

Woodland Cottage, Lapford

884237 / stephen.wensley@equusprints.co.uk

Cllr Fern Leach

Netherfield House, Lapford, Crediton, EX17 6PU

01363 83803 / fern.leach@hotmail.co.uk

Mr Christopher Voaden,
Parish Clerk

Robin Cottage, 2 Chulmleigh Road,

Morchard Bishop, EX17 6NZ

01363 877807 / lapfordpc@live.co.uk

District Cllr Clive Eginton

6 Moortown, Chawleigh, Chulmleigh, EX187EW

01769 580830 / ceginton@middevon.gov.uk

County Cllr Margaret Squires

Frostland Farm, Copplestone, EX17 5NY

01363 84337 / margaret.squires@devon.gov.uk

Mel Stride MP

House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

02072 197037 / mel.stride.mp@parliament.uk

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have a look!
NEED TRANSPORT
TO YOUR SURGERY APPOINTMENT?
Lapford Voluntary Car Aid provides the residents of the
village with courteous, reliable and fully insured drivers to
get you to your appointment safely and on time. Bookings
can be made, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, by telephoning
Jenny Gray on 01363 83099 with the date of your
appointment, preferably giving 24 hours notice please.
Current fares for the services covered are as follows:

Chulmleigh (Health Centre & Dental Practice) 5.00

Crediton (Hospital) - 5.00
Morchard Bishop (Surgery) - 3.00
Should you be offered an urgent appointment to see your
nominated doctor at the Winkleigh surgery this can now
be arranged by telephoning Jenny as abovethe fare is
5.00. Please note this out of area option is NOT
available for North Tawton or Okehampton surgeries.

School meals available.

Spaces for 2+ year olds.
2gether scheme provider
please ask for more details.
We are open Monday,
Wednesday and Friday
9.153.15

Lapford Pre-school
Eastington Lane,
Lapford,
Devon,
EX17 6QE
Please contact:
Lorraine Kigongo
07817412699/
07940 185713

15 hours free funding

for 3/4 year olds

LAPFORD LOOKOUT
ADVERTISING RATES AND POLICY

Lapford Lookout has a circulation of 600 copies and the

advertising of village events is free of charge. There is a
charge for all other advertisements and current advertising
rates, payable in advance, are:
One eighth page:
One quarter page:
One half page:
Whole page:

6 per month.
12 per month.
24 per month.
50 per month.

Pay for 12 months and you get one extra month, FREE!
Please send all advertising with payment to the Editor by
the deadline of the 14th of each month for inclusion in the
next issue. Cheques to be made payable to Lapford
Project 2000 please.

FOR 4s & UNDER, PARENTS & CARERS

FOR 4s & UNDER, PAR-

ENTS & CARERS

EVERY THURSDAY 9.45am 11.45am

SUNDAY SERVICES 11a.m. & 6.30p.m.

th

7 February

a.m. Gary & Mary Lee from

Bridge Books
p.m. Gerald Downs

14th February

a.m. Pastor David Bulley

p.m. Pastor David Bulley

21st February
th

28 February

a.m. Pastor David Bulley

p.m. Ossie Mears
a.m. Pastor David Bulley

EVERY THURSDAY 9.45am 11.45am

OTHER EVENTS THIS MONTH

The Bible Study on Timothy & Titus will be in the
Sunday School Room at 2.00p.m., Tuesdays 2nd and 16th
February.
Church Alive stall at the Village Market on Saturday
27th February.
For any other events please see the church notice board
or Newsletter

p.m. Pastor David Bulley

Information about these and other church activities from
Pastor David Bulley 83374 or Peter Lacey 884230

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