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June 30, 2009:
To view pictures of the annual President's Day Cricket Match click here
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By RJH
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June 22, 2009:
Simon Herbert sent us the following Church news about Bishop John's four day visit to the Okehampton Deanery: 'Bishop John from Plymouth concluded his tour of Devon with a day of Celebration in Chagford on Sunday 7th June where hog roasts, cream teas, candle lit balloons, an alternative band called Beatroot and a conventional choir leading a wonderful packed church in worship all combined to make the day truly memorable. But for me the real highlight was witnessing the confirmations which the Bishop did during the course of the service. We get so much bad news these days and the Church in particular always seems to struggle to survive with so many factors stacked against it that when we had 19 people all pledging their faith publicly by being confirmed it was extremely moving and something that we should all really celebrate. How good it would be if the annual confirmation service was made really ...
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By CW
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June 16, 2009:
There's a special day of cricket this Sunday 21st June at the Belstone ground. The annual match between Chris Walsh's Invitation XI and the Club starts at 1pm. There will be a Bouncy Castle, two barrels of Doom to quench the thirst, a marquee to relax in, raffles to be won and a BBQ to enjoy when the match is over.
Watch the whole game or drop in for a while, they would love to see you.
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By EKH
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June 12, 2009:
St Mary’s Belstone with Sticklepath is hosting this year’s Northmoor Group Flower Festival which will take place in Belstone Church from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th July. All Northmoor Churches will be taking part and the theme is “Celebrations”. Come and have a coffee and enjoy viewing the displays in our beautiful church.
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By RJH
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June 2, 2009:
West Devon Connects outreach surgeries are showcasing two key partner organisations during June – NHS Primary Care Trust – (health improvement) and Community Voluntary Service (including Devon LINk).
Health Promotion Devon will be joining the outreach surgeries and on hand will be a health trainer and stop smoking adviser to answer any queries you have surrounding your health and lifestyle. There will be samples of fruit to try and hopefully we will introduce you to some healthy lifestyle ideas you haven't considered before. So if you want help with healthy eating, increasing physical activity, reducing the ...
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By RJH
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May 20, 2009:
Chris Walpole leader of the walk has sent us the following information.
Quote from the 1876 general meeting of The Belstone Mining Company; "if there were good mines in either Devon or Cornwall Belstone must be one of them .. the sheds are full of ore and the men are bringing up further large quantities. I never saw better quality ... "
Visit the site of this enterprise, including the largest waterwheel ever built on mainland Britain, by joining the guided walk that leaves Belstone Village Hall at 1.30pm this Saturday 23 May. Cream tea in the hall available at the end.
Wellies or stout shoes recommended. Dogs welcome but they may have to stay outside the two fields that the walk will be entering. Paper work relating to the mine will be on display in the Village Hall.
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By SH
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May 18, 2009:
As part of the 1,100th Anniversary Celebrations of the Diocese of Exeter, Bishop John of Plymouth is coming to visit the Okehampton Deanery for 4 days from the 4th June and will spend time touring the area and meeting as many people as is possible in the short time available. The visit will end in Chagford with a huge celebration starting at 12.00 noon in the town square and will include baptisms, confirmations and a service of Holy Communion in Church. There will be food available including a hog roast, baguettes, and numerous refreshments at modest prices or you are very welcome to bring your own picnic and it is certainly advisable to bring something to sit on. The formal proceedings will end at about 3.30 pm and it promises to be a day to remember and as there will be no church services anywhere else in the deanery on that Sunday it is hoped ...
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By RJH
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May 6, 2009:
The Annual Candlelit Garden Openings at Andrew's Corner, Belstone, are taking place again, in aid of the National Gardens Scheme. The garden is lit by over 200 candle lanterns - creating a fairyland through which to wander with a glass of wine or juice in hand., while you enjoy the beauty and fragrance of the spring flowers, the fresh young leaves of the maples, magnificent trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, organic vegetables and willow structures. Alternatively, sit on a bench and enjoy the evening light and the view of the Taw Valley and Cosdon Beacon. The garden also contains a wildlife pond, bog garden and traditional breed chickens - plenty on offer for all the family.
The first candlelit opening is on Thursday 14th May from 7-10pm with another on Thursday 6th August at the same time. Entrance £4, to iclude cheese and wine or juice - children free.
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By EKH
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May 5, 2009:
Following last year’s hugely successful fundraising, Belstone Friends of Children’s Hospice South West are organising another “Secret Gardens of Skaigh”, with many of last year’s contributors as well as some new ones. An opportunity to see any that you missed last year, to notice how things have changed in twelve months or just to enjoy a pleasant stroll in beautiful surroundings with very tasty refreshments! Whatever your reasons for coming along, you will be helping to raise funds for a really important local charity.
The gardens will be open on Sunday 17th May from 11.00am-5.00pm. Entry is by programme which costs £3 (children free) enabling you to visit as many of the gardens as ...
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By CW
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April 27, 2009:
Who would have thought that the largest waterwheel ever built on mainland Britain was right here in Belstone parish. It’s true, a giant 60 foot diameter wheel operated between 1878 and 1891 close to the lane between Belstone and Sticklepath, just below the sharp bend half-way down the hill from Skaigh House. We visited the scene on the Secrets of Skaigh walk a couple of years ago and now there’s a chance to have another look, this time as part of a walk that puts it into context with the mine it served at Greenhill, also known as Mid Devon Copper Mine, Sticklepath Hill Mine, Copper Hill or Belstone Consols.
We’ll leave Belstone Village Hall at 1.30pm on ...
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