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By EKH
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January 22, 2010:
Belstone and Area Group of Friends of the Children's Hospice South West are, once again, hosting the popular Snowdrop Sunday at Andrew's Corner, Skaigh Lane, Belstone, on Sunday 14th February from 11.00am until 4.00pm.
For those galanthophiles among you, there are over 60 different species and varieties of snowdrop in the garden, many of which will be in flower at that time, as well as an assortment of hellebores and crocuses.
There will be CHSW promotional goods for sale as well as hot soup, bread, sausage rolls, hot drinks and cakes; also snowdrops, cyclamen and hellebores. Indoor space is available for those who prefer to view the garden or consume refreshments in relative warmth!
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By EKH
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January 9, 2010:
Following the enormous success of last year's competition, we are launching "A Celebration of Belstone in Pictures 2010". Rules will be the same as last year but with different category headings. These are: Class 1 - 'My family and Other Animals', Class 2 - 'Colour, Form and Texture' Class 3 - Under Belstone Skies'. As last year these will be split into residents/non-residents, 18 and over/under 18. Photos will have to be taken between January 1st 2010 and November 1st 2010.
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By CW
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December 31, 2009:
History red in tooth and claw comes vividly to life in the latest talk at Belstone Village Hall when Mel Stride reveals all about the bloody past of the Tower of London. We all know the Crown Jewels are kept there, but what about Captain Blood, the man who tried to pinch them? Lots of famous people were incarcerated there and usually they didn’t make it out alive – discover who was beheaded, who was hung, drawn and quartered, and who just plain vanished. On the lighter side did you know that one of the famous ravens had to be ‘dismissed’ for eating TV aerials … and that the oldest, who was called Jim Crow, lived for 44 years?
As an accredited Blue Badge Tourist Guide for London, who won the ...
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By EKH
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December 25, 2009:
The results of the Belstone Photographic Competition "A Celebration of Belstone in Pictures" were announced at a very well supported Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday 19th December, in the Village Hall. Some 60 or so people sipped their mulled wine or coffee and munched their mince pie (complete with clotted cream) while admiring the display of winning photos, including those that were highly commended and a representative selection of the rest. An extremely high standard of photos which must have made judge Jen Bryant's job a really difficult one - many thanks to her for taking it on. All winners are now on show in the Village Hall - including the three category overall winners whose photos are also on canvas. See Picture Reports or click here to see the winning photos or click here to see those that were highly commended. The lucky winners of the Hundred Club ...
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By RJH
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November 11, 2009:
There has been a certain amount of chaos and confusion about the road closure in Belstone.This news item includes the notice put up in the village by the Parish Council about the road closure and explaining the advisory one way system. Please be aware though that not all vehicles are able to follow this voluntary system due to the narrowness of the roads and some people are not following the system, partly because of the bad signing, so you may meet traffic coming 'the wrong way'. It is possible that the work will be completed before the deadline and the road re-opened.
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By CW
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November 8, 2009:
The latest illustrated talk in Belstone Village Hall will feature Dartmoor Longhouses. The village has several examples of these including Higher Sticklepath Farm, Tor Down House and behind the stocks at Well Meadow. Our speaker will be Belstone resident and internationally known architectural historian Dr Paul Oliver, one-time Director of Art and Design at Dartington College of Arts (1973-8), whose numerous books include the ground-breaking Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World (1977)
The evening begins at 7.30pm on Saturday 21st November. Admission is by donation to Village Hall funds.
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By RJH
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November 3, 2009:
A very big thank you to everybody who took part in the competition. The closing date for entries has now passed and we are delighted that we had some 300 photographs from about 40 people, both residents and non-residents. The wide range of photographs we have received show the wonderful scenery and wildlife of Belstone during 2009, starting with the impressive fall of snow in February and ending with the falling leaves of autumn.
The photographs have now gone off for judging and we all await the results which will be announced at the Village Hall Christmas Coffee Morning. This will take place on Saturday 19th December at 11.00am in the Village Hall when the winning photographs will be unveiled and there will be a display of many of the photographs, plus a slide show of the entries.
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By RJH
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October 31, 2009:
On Saturday November 7th the ever popular Craft Fair takes place in Belstone Village Hall between 10.30am and 4.30pm. Marion Walpole is running the "Village Stall" and is looking for help to fill it. Any craft is welcome, paint or wood, fabric or edible! She is very happy to work on a percentage sale basis with part going to Village Hall funds. Marion is happy to collect items or they can be brought to her at home or the Hall. The Hall Committee would also appreciate donations of cakes to serve up as refreshments during the day. Admission free.
Marion Walpole can be contacted on 01837 840332.
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By EKH
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October 22, 2009:
Click here for photographs of the 1940s Evening. The Belstone and Area Friends’ Group of the Children’s Hospice South West has held two fundraising events in October. The very successful 1940s evening included speeches by Churchill on the wireless, an air raid and an unexploded bomb as well as a visit from American officers and an opportunity to read newspaper articles of the time. It made a profit of £670 and thanks are due to The Torquay Lions’ Club and Waitrose who sponsored the food and costumes. The Autumn Garden Opening at Andrews Corner made £133, putting this year’s total fundraising at £6,308 – with a further £2,000 added to the Belstone and Area account by other fundraising groups wishing to support the CHSW. Many thanks to everyone who has supported ‘The Friends’ this year.
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By CW
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October 19, 2009:
There’s a chance to experience life among the Sherpas of Nepal on Saturday 24 October at Belstone Village Hall. On show will be the short film The Sherpas’ Song, which has won awards this year at the British International Amateur Film Festival, the Southern Counties Film Festival and the Guernsey Lily International Film Festival. Also on the big screen will be the 50 minute film High Passes of Everest shot by Belstone resident Chris Walpole showing the struggle for survival above 5000 metres for a party of trekkers on a 21-day expedition to the High Himalayas.
The evening begins at 7.30pm and will include interval refreshments.
Admission is free, with donations invited for Hall funds and Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust charity.
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