THE HARTLAND POST

CHRISTMAS GREETINGSBill Slee wishes all his friends a very Happy Christmas and ahealthy New Year.Grace Heywood wishes all her friends and neighbours a happyChristmas and a peaceful New Year.Ivor & Sandra Rowe will not be sending cards this year andwould like to wish all their relatives, friends and neighbours avery happy Christmas with every good wish for a prosperousand peaceful New Year.Eric and Michelle Heard, of Cheristow Lavender, wouldlike to wish their friends, family and customers "Health andHappiness" in the coming year. As in previous years, we aredonating money to the South Molton Kidney Unit ratherthan sending cards.Jan and Graham Nichol send good wishes for Christmas andthe New Year to all their relatives, friends and neighbours inHartland.Ann and Alan Hobbs would like to wish their family, friendsand all the people they know a Merry Christmas and a HappyNew Year.NEWS from THE HARTLAND WIThe Hartland WI, with the permission of the Parish councilhas placed a trough of plants at the entrance to the village.This is to commemorate the 100 years of the W I forming.Our own W I was started 90 years ago and is still going strong,adding 5 new members this year.We hold our meetings at the church rooms in the square firstThursday in the month starting February. Come along and seeif you like us.The February meeting will be a talk on the history of lacemaking by Ann Mellor, visitors welcome to the church roomsthe square Hartland. The new WI programme will be availablefrom the Post Office in the New Year or from the secretary,Jane Leaper, on 441578.CLOVELLY WIColin, Helen family from Stoke Barton would like to wisheveryone a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and verybest wishes for 2017. Once again we have decided to make adonation to the Hospice instead of sending Christmas cardsthis year.Speakers welcomed to our meetings include Clive Brocklehurstfrom The White Hare Studio Gallery, Hartland, who told howlegend and mystery inspired his story books about Assanderthe White Hare of Hartland, and treated us to a demonstrationof his skills as an artist along with tips on technique.Ken, Emma & Sally Sluggett send Christmas & New YearGreetings to their neighbours and friends.Stephen Perham, Clovelly Harbour Master who came to tellus about the history of fishing from Clovelly.Denis Cory would like to wish all his family and friends, avery Happy Christmas and A Happy and Healthy New Year2017.Stirring memories for some of our members by recallingseveral of the original family names associated with theindustry. Walters, Headon, Dunn, Jeffery, Parsons, Shacksonamong them. Now only 4 fishing boats operate out of Clovellyharbour, which is a sad reflection on the many changes sincefishing began here in our village.Ida Keens sends love and best wishes to everyone for a MerryChristmas and all the best for 2017.Gwen Jeffrey would like to wish all her family and friendsa very happy Christmas and peaceful New Year and will bemaking a donation to charity instead of sending cards.Fred and Lorna Poole would like to wish all their family,friends and neighbours a merry Christmas and a happypeaceful New Year.Stephen is determined to revive the tradition of herringfishing and encourage people to start eating them again usinghis boat The Neptune, built by the Walters family, and is thelast herring boat working out of Clovelly. He has returned tomaking Withy pots using the skills he was taught as a youngman, a pastime he thoroughly enjoys.Nick & Shirley Walter (J.L. Fulford) send their greetings for amerry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.Nick Oliver from St Johns Garden Centre with tips on plantsfor winter too.Tony and Barbara Manley send warmest Christmas Greetingsto all who now bring us the ‘Hartland Post’, such a worthysuccessor to the ‘Hartland Times.’ It has been great to see itprogress through its first year and now on its first birthday, ourwarmest congratulations to Sally, John and Kris and all theteam – long may it continue. A very happy Christmas and apeaceful New Year to all the many readers who now enjoy thislocal magazine.There is so much more to the WIthan a monthly speaker and a cup of tea.The Hartland Post would like to wish all its readers a very merryChristmas and a peaceful happy New Year. Many birthdaywishes to Ida Keens who is 99 years old on Boxing Day!No. 5 Winter 2016Good value holidays, educational outings, learning a newcraft, information on serious subjects of the day, and mostof all Friendship! Our 2016 programme will be packed withinteresting speakers, fun competitions and much more.We meet on 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in ClovellyParish Hall. Make a New Year Resolution to come and seewhat we get up to. Whether alone or with a friend - You canbe assured of a warm welcome!For more info: call Rosemary on 01237 429388.The Hartland Post 5

NEWS from HARTLANDMEDICAL CENTREHARTLAND SURGERYOpening Hours66 The Square, Hartland EX39 6BL.Tel. 01237 441200All surgeries, nurses and Health Care Assistants (HCA)by appointment only.Surgery closed 1pm – 2pm every daySurgery doors open:Monday 9am – 6pmTuesday 9am – 1pmWednesday 9am – 6pmThursday 9am – 6pm The whole team would like to thank all those Friendsof the Medical Centre who supported our Flu Clinicswith their warm welcome and refreshments. It made allthe difference for those of our patients who attended thesessions, which were held in the Parish Hall this year.IF YOU HAVE HAD A FLU VACCINATION INPREVIOUS YEARS BUT HAVE NOT YET RECEIVEDONE IN 2016 THEN PLEASE CONTACT OURRECEPTION TEAM, TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.It is not too late!Christmas & New Year opening hours: the MedicalCentre will be closed on Monday 26th & Tuesday 27thDecember, and again on Tuesday 2nd January. As inprevious years, there will be emergency cover provided bythe Urgent Care/Out of Hours services and their contactdetails will be displayed at the Practice premises, on ourwebsite and on our telephone answerphone messages incase you should need them.Friday 9am – 6pmMondayDr. Claire Lynch: 9am – 12 noon and 3 – 5pmDr. Austin Connor: 9am – 12 noon and 3 - 5pmNurse and HCA: 9am – 1pm and 2 – 6pmTuesdayDr. Ruth Tapsell: 9am – 12 noonDr. Austin Connor: 9am – 12 noonHCA (only): 9am – 12.30pmSurgery after 12 noon please ringBradworthy in emergency 01409 241215 until 6pmWednesdayDr. Ruth Tapsell: 9am – 12 noon and 4 – 7pmIF YOU HAVE REPEAT PRESCRIPTION NEEDSOVER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY THEN PLEASEDO BRING THEM ALONG IN PLENTY OF TIMESO THAT OUR DISPENSARY TEAM CAN PROCESSTHEM FOR YOU.Dr. Austin Connor: 9am – 12 noon and 4 – 7pmYou may have noticed that we have had some new carpetand other floor covering laid at the surgery. We do want totake the best care of our new floor covering so all help inavoiding muddy boot footprints in the surgery would behugely appreciated!Dr. Ruth Tapsell: 9 – 10.50am and 2.30 – 5pmAgain, may we take this opportunity to thank The Friendsof Hartland Medical Practice for supporting this hygienicimprovement and all those members of our community whohave donated precious funds to support the Friends in lookingafter so many important equipment and medical refurbishmentneeds for us throughout this year. It is incredibly kind of youall and supports the whole team in their care of all our patients.Dr Connor, Dr Tapsell and all of their team should like towish all our patients, their friends, families and carers avery peaceful Christmas and happy and healthy 2017.6 The Hartland PostNurse and HCA: 9am to 1pmNurse: 2 – 7pm HCA: 2 – 5pmThursdayDr. Austin Connor: 9 – 10.50am and 3.30 - 5pmHCA (only): 9am – 12.30pm and 2 – 5.10pmFridayDr. Ruth Tapsell: 9am – 12 noon and 3.30 – 5.30pmNurse and HCA: 9am – 12.40pmNurse (only): 2 – 6pmFor online appointments etc.contact the surgery for your log-on details:www.hartlandsurgery.co.ukNo. 5 Winter 2016

HARTLAND ABBEY WINSPRESTIGIOUS AWARDFILMING AGAIN ATBLACKPOOL COTTAGEAt the award ceremony at the Barnstaple Hotel in October,Hartland Abbey was announced the winner of The NorthDevon Journal Gold Award for Best Country House and/orGarden 2016. The judges mentioned in particular the warmwelcome they had received on arrival by Nancy Johns whowas, at the time, standing in for Theresa Seligmann whowas unwell. They loved the house, the gardens and the TeaRoom and mentioned the House Stewards who they foundinteresting and informative.For us it was both a tremendous honour and a huge surprise!It was a fabulous evening hosted by the Journal. We are hugelygrateful to our team at the Abbey who do so much to keep thevisitors happy.The film, 'Between a Rock and a Hard Place' is written anddirected by Alastair Gourlay. He has written it to be producedas a short film for people, for instance commuters, who want towatch something on their tablets or telephones. It is a brilliantplot, rather mysterious with underlying connotations. Itwon't be on the television or cinema but sold to individualswhen it comes out. The plot is highly recommended! The mainactor is Clive Russell, known for the Game of Thrones etc.Hartland Abbey to appear onBBC's Escape to the Country in the springAlso in October the production team from BBC's 'Escape tothe Country' arrived at the Abbey to film a couple who werelooking at houses in the area. We are so grateful to Peter Seniorwho so kindly showed off the Abbey at its best to the cameras,including the workings of the Dining Room Table. At thistime we do not know when it will appear on the television.Many thanks to Peter and Kieren for all their kindness andsupport to the Abbey.Alastair Gourlay, Producer ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place’,with Clive Russell and Sir Hugh at Blackpool MillThe production team has been very supportive of Hartlandwith crew, production and actors all staying locally in The Bear,Hartland Quay, Downe Cottages and Cheristow. HartlandQuay have been producing all the food for them and LiamReynolds has been employed to do everything from collectingClive Russell from the airport to heaving equipment around.Anyone who has seen the “new state” of the cottage will knowthat the clean up job is likely to be arduous!Carol Taylor, Housekeeper at Hartland Abbey with the awardNo. 5 Winter 2016Peter and Kieren Senior with the Production crew ofBBC’s Escape to the Country’.The Hartland Post 7

ROYAL BRITISH LEGIONHartland BranchSince the last RBL article in The Hartland Post, several eventshave taken place.The commencement of the Battle of the Somme on 1st July1916 was remembered at 07.30 on 1st July 2016 when a smallband of Hartland citizens met at the War Memorial. Aftera brief word about why we were there, the Exhortation wasrecited followed by two minutes of silence. Then three blastson a whistle signalled “Over the top!” and this was echoed onthe radio playing in a nearby house making it a very movingmoment. “We will remember them”.An evening at the Legion Club was held in October to markthe Centenary of the Battle of the Somme, which ended inNovember 1916. The Clubhouse was suitably decorated withflags and a lively band ensured a splendid occasion.In what seemed no time at all the annual Poppy Appeal wasunderway. The Poppies were distributed to the Poppy-sellersand the shops and businesses along with the door-to-doorsupporters were soon doing their good work. As always, it willbe some while before the money raised has all been countedand a final figure arrived at but the people of Hartland can berelied on to be so generous that it is bound to be a pleasingamount. This will enable the Royal British Legion to continueits good work.November 11th is Armistice Day when the Great War officiallyended and as is usual was marked with a short ceremony atthe Playing Fields, where two minutes of silence was observedmarked by the firing of two maroon rockets. The Last Postwas played before this and Reveille followed. A sizablegroup assembled to witness the event, including childrenfrom both The Small School and Hartland Primary School.Many then went back to the Clubhouse for refreshments.The schoolchildren were then given a talk on the meaningof Armistice Day and this was followed by a lively questionand answer session. They also had the opportunity to handlea real Lee Enfield rifle of the type used by British and Empiresoldiers during the Great War and subsequent conflicts.At the13th November Morning Service at St. Nectan’s Church,Stoke the names of the Hartland fallen from two World Warswere remembered. In the afternoon the Parade marched fromthe Legion and the Service of Remembrance was held in TheSquare where the local clergy contributed to a moving andreverent occasion.As we race towards the end of the year we are now thinking ofa coming event in February 2017: The loss of HMHS GlenartCastle and most of her passengers and crew. The Hospital shipsunk by enemy torpedo off Hartland Point on February 26th1918 is commemorated by a monument near Hartland Pointand an annual Service of Remembrance. This is attended byfamily descendants of some of those on board along with agrowing number of other interested people.John HawkinsChairman Hartland Branch Royal British Legion8 The Hartland PostCOASTGUARD / RNLIA multi agency response was needed for a major cliff fall rescueat Westward Ho!.An RNLI spokesman said: "So many accidents that occur aroundthe coast which involve coastguard and lifeboat rescues happen tothose who never meant to get wet, indeed around half of the 190people who drown each year at the UK and Irish coasts slip, trip orfall into the water. This was so nearly the case at Westward Ho!."At 1.47pm on Saturday, November 12, Falmouth Coastguardsrequested the assistance of Appledore Inshore Lifeboat to anincident at the cliffs by the Pier House at Westward Ho!.The Bideford and Hartland coastguard rescue teams, togetherwith the Devon air ambulance and paramedics were alreadyattending an injured person who had fallen over the cliffs.With the tide rising rapidly the coastguard also requested thehelp of Appledore's inshore lifeboat and the Coastguard airsea rescue helicopter from St. Athan in South Wales.The inshore lifeboat was launched immediately and stood byoff the cliffs waiting in case their help was needed.With the tide rising to within eight metres of the casualty, andknowing there were now as many as five people including thecasualty who may need to be rescued rapidly before the waterreached them, the lifeboat crew requested the assistance of thelarger all-weather boat with its highly manoeuvrable inflatable"Y boat". This was launched at around 2.30pm.The Coastguard rescue helicopter 187 successfully winched thecasualty to safety before returning to winch two paramedicsclear of the fast rising tide. The two Coastguard technicianswere able to scale the cliffs using their ropes, enabling bothLifeboats to stand down and return to station.The Coastguard helicopter then flew the casualty to DerrifordHospital in Plymouth and the Bideford Coastguard team andair ambulance returned to their bases.Call out to back up Bideford team. Cliff faller to the west ofthe haunted house at Westward Ho! Tense race against the tideto extract two casualties then two paramedics and finally theCoastguard cliff technicians. All done using the Air ambulancecrew, the coastguard helicopter and its winch, land ambulancesand two Coastguard teams (Bideford and Hartland). Also theAppledore all weather lifeboat and inshore lifeboat on hand incase extraction by sea was needed. Good job all.No. 5 Winter 2016

326(HARTLAND) SQN ATCThe Air Cadets of Hartland 326 Squadron were again activein the town on Thursday 3td November, raising money forHartland Air Cadets by collecting “Penny for the Guy”.As always, the Cadets were made very welcome by all theresidence of Hartland, who enjoyed seeing the Cadets out andabout, which made for an enjoyable and fun evening.The Cadets, staff and ATC committee would like to thankeveryone who did not hesitate to make a donation and wewould like to tell you that we raised 249 as a result of yourkind generosity.18 November 2016 - Hartland ATC Cadets were invitedto attend RAF Boscombe Down for an adventure weekendand 9 cadets took advantage of this, enjoying activities suchas canoeing, archery, outdoor climbing wall, mountain bikeriding and walking. Joanna Heard and Vicky Pengilly alsomanaged to go flying. This proved to be a great weekend andwe have been invited back again next year for lots more fun.The squadron continues to devote time to train cadets for theDuke of Edinbugh award scheme, with six cadets (3 fromBideford squadron) achieving the bronze final expedition inTorrington area and six cadets achieving their Silver expeditionon Exmoor. Well done to all. This is only a part of the awardso not quite there yet!Clovelly Rememberance Day Church ParadeSPORTSSports activities continue to be supported at Chivenor whereHartland ATC join up with the other squadrons in our sector.Two cadets are to represent the South West Region - BenBrumham to play Rugby and Olivia Pengilly to play Netball. Welldone and good luck.326 (Hartland) Sqn held its annual awards evening on Friday 25thNovember, celebrating a year of cadet achievements. ReverendJayne Haynes is now officially the squadrons Padre and will beconducting the cadet inductions on the night. The squadron isdelighted to have you on board.The staff have had a busy year this year, in more ways than one,starting with a wedding in summer between Christopher andStephanie Bragg and more recently Grace and Sam Olde had ababy boy, Oliver who has already been introduced to the squadron!Another baby is also on the way to Tara and Ben Edwards. Morecadets in the making! Congratulations to all and a big thank you to allstaff for their dedication and enthusiasm and for giving up their time.Hartland squadron would like to thank the parents committee fortheir continued support of the squadron, for all their hard workand efforts in raising funds.The cadets have enjoyed a BBQ down at Hartland Quay,compliments of the parents committee. More recently enjoyeda film at headquarters on the night of Halloween.COMMUNITYHartland paraded at the Battle of Britain Parade atKilkhampton which was well attended. Thank you to all thosewho attended and to Sgt Hill for leading the parade.Remembrance Sunday saw two parades led by Fl Lt Symons,one at Clovelly and then Hartland in the afternoon. This waswell attended and Victoria Weeks did us proud by reading forthe service at Clovelly. Well done to all and thank you forshowing your support for your community.We also had a Tree Planting Ceremony celebrating 75yrs of theAir Training Corps. A Cherry Tree was planted at North GateHartland which was blessed by reverend Jayne Haynes andthe plaque was officially placed by Mr Poole the Chairman ofHartland Parish Council.No. 5 Winter 2016Bronze D of E GroupWe would also like to take this opportunity to thank our Cadetsfor all their dedication, commitment and enthusiasm. We havea very good Squadron with dedicated Staff and Cadets howeverwe are short of qualified people to take cadets kayaking, climbingplus qualified supervisors and assessors for Dof E expeditions.Can you help?If you would like to join as a cadet and are aged 12 years or overor if you have something to offer and would like to join ourvolunteers, please contact us. Thank you again to everyone.Email hartlandatc@btinternet.com or 01237 440233on Monday / Thursday evenings.The Hartland Post 9

OUT & ABOUT IN HARTLANDHARTLAND SOCIETYThis local history society meets on the third Thursdays ofwinter months at 7.30pm in the Methodist Hall. Membershipis open to all at a cost of 5 for the whole season, or 2 forindividual meetings. Tea and coffee are served at the end ofeach meeting.December 15th Engineering on the Farm– from mattock and rake to tractor and satnav.Committee member David Harris will be entertaining us withanother of his own unique presentations as he looks at thehistory of farming and its impact here in Hartland.January 19th The Shops of HartlandAn updated look at the fascinating history of the shops ofHartland, first researched and presented to the HartlandSociety in January 1998 by Christine Higgins. WithChristine’s permission, we will be again sharing her text andthe presentation which was so popular.Handel's O had I Jubals's lyre and they fininished with Promfavourites such as Jerusalem. About half those playing alsoplay with the North Devon Sinfonia, who, of course, won therecent BBC competition-so they can bask in a little reflectedglory! This includes the brass who kindly support them asprogrammes require. The full orchestra as we saw it thenwill be playing in a concert with the Military Wives Choirfrom Chivenor on Tuesday, December 6th at the MethodistChurch, Bideford beginning at 7.30. They are always gladto welcome new players (generally Grade 8 and above) andanyone interested may like to contact by email: malcolm.woodcock@me.com. They will also be playing, mostly thestring section, at St.Nectan’s the following evening, December7th at 7.30pm for the Light up a Life service.February 16th ‘From Ploughboy to Priest’Stephen Hobbs looks at the life and times of the late RevdFred Pennington, who was a former president of the societyand shared so many presentations on the history of Hartlandwith us.Thursday, 16th Marchat 7.30 in the Methodist Hall - The meeting will commencewith the Annual General Meeting followed by ‘MoreMemorable Hartland Characters.’ Tony Manley recalls moreof the memorable local characters he had the pleasure oftalking to whilst preparing arti

No. 5 Winter 2016 The Hartland Post 5 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Bill Slee wishes all his friends a very Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year. Grace Heywood wishes all her friends and neighbours a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Ivor & Sandra Rowe will not be sending cards this year and would l