Bishopsteignton News

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Stars-R-Us

These are the answers and winners of the Stars-R-Us Christmas trail around the village, organised by the Bishopsteignton Outdoor Art Group.

1. Stargazey pie End wall of VillageHall
2. Starfruit Lantern at 33 Murley Crescent
3. Starburst Railings at 1 Mitre Close
4. Starry,starry night In tree at top of TheOrchard
5. Starlightexpress 1 West TownMeadow cottage
6. Polestar Railings atCross Gate, Shute Hill
7. Starstudded Communal gardenRadway Hill
8. Starkers! In hedge at 26 Murley Crescent
9. Shootingstar In rowan tree, 21 LawnsEnd
10. RingoStarr Railings on playarea by school
11. Starboard Brick pillar outside StoneLodge, Lawns End
12. Starling Bus stop near CrossHouse
13. Starcross Gas light bracket, West TownMeadow
14. Starwars Entrance to WychEnd, Flow Lane
15. Catcha falling star Bishops Avenue
16. Starstruck Railings, corner of Teign View Rd /Smith Hill
17. Stars'n'stripes Tree on grass below Cockhaven Inn
18. Dancingwith the stars Tree on ground opposite 3Cockhaven Close
19. Starsin their eyes On bank in front of 58 Teign View Road
20. Startrek Outside SupplyStores
21. Stargate Gate outside 6 Cockhaven Road
22. Starfish Tree at bottom of Moors Park
23. Dogstar In hedgeCauseway Cottage, 24 Fore Street

Trefor & Marilyn Cox of Bishops Avenue won with 21½ out of 23. They win an Art in Nature book, a bottle of organicwine, Galaxy chocolates with hidden messages and a unique certificate. We alsoawarded second and third prizes this year as the marks were so close. Pete & Annette Taylor of Fore Street got 21and received a bottle of organic wine, Galaxy chocs and certificate. Thirdplace with 20½ was shared between Gordon& Therese Le Huray of Church Road and TheRoberts of Newton Roadwho each received Galaxy chocs and certificate.

BOAGwould like to thank the 102 families and others who took part. 23 forms werereturned. This year only, BOAG decided to award a half mark to those answerswhich imaginatively fitted the clue, but were not the actual answer. Answers with photographs of all the 'stars' areon 6 Cockhaven Roadgate until the end of February. Well done everyone!

The latest position regarding the village surgery is that the NHS Devon Board has given their strong support to its continuation and to the development of a healthy living centre. The lease at the surgery's current location at Green has been formally extended until the end of March. In fact the status quo is likely to prevail there for some time after that while the change of ownership of the property takes place. This will give time for work to continue on longer term solutions for premises as outlined by the Surgery Working Group. These could include - among others- the Methodist Hall, the Lawns or continuation at Green

The Surgery Working Group needs to change its focus now the NHS Devon Board has agreed the way forward the Group proposed. We need to move towards development and implementation of a project to define, fund, design and construct a healthy living centre including a surgery. Expertise is required - as a matter of urgency- in the areas of project management and sourcing of funding as well as building design and construction. We also need to have the best means for those who wish to donate money in the form of a gift or legacy for the benefit of the village in areas such as this, to do so. Again expertise in this area is required. If you would like to offer your services in any way, please contact the Group.

The Parish Council are to hold a public meeting on Monday 23rd January 2012 at the Village Hall 7.30pm to discuss the Teignbridge District Council Draft Core Strategy Plan 2013-2033 which is due to be published on the 14th January 2012. This is a very important document which will have an impact on future development within and around the village and residents are asked to come along and make their views known. The document is available to view at www.teignbridge.gov.uk . A hard copy will be available to view at the Post Office and the Parish Council Office.

Remember Calendar Girls?

Landlord of the Ring of Bells, Martin Thornhill (pictured), and some of the pub's customers have joined forces to publish the "Bishopsteignton in the Buff" calendar for 2012.

Support the "Calendar Boys", by ordering your copy of the calendar from the Ring of Bells (orders have already been placed for over 100 calendars, so get your order in soon!). All proceeds will be going to Devon Air Ambulance, so you will also be doing your bit for a worthy cause.

We have good news to announce! The Board of NHS Devon unanimously supported the continuation of a branch surgery in Bishopsteignton at their meeting on the 30th November, and to support it at its current level of finance.

They also gave enthusiastic support to a healthy living model, recognising the additional costs for primary care would be small in comparison to secondary care cost savings.

There is much more work to do now to take forward the potential premises for the short and long term as well as the details of the service models. But this an excellent major step.

We will be looking for support in the village, for instance for anyone with expertise in design and access for health service buildings, or experience in fund raising and running voluntary groups. If you can help please contact Claire on 01626 870170, bishoppc@btconnect.com

Roger Hunt
Chairman, Parish Council

Following an initiative by Bishopsteignton Parish Council, there is to be a meeting of all the local councils around the Teign Estuary together with the Teign Estuary Partnership to talk about the best way to take forward a complete estuary plan. This will be hosted by Teignmouth Town Council and will take place on 15th December. Local plans such as this will become vital with the new Localism Bill in place and once the Teignbridge Core Strategy Development Plan comes into effect. The draft version of this is due to go out to public consultation in the next few weeks.

The Bishopsteignton Gingerbread House Family Workshop is the perfect way to get you and your friends and family in the mood for Christmas.

This great workshop is being held at Bishopsteignton Community Centre on Friday 9 December from 6.30pm to 8pm. Book a table (maximum 4 people per table including at least one adult) and take home a delightful gingerbread house.

Tables cost £15 each and that price includes the components for making one House as well as refreshments on the evening.

All you need to bring is your imagination, a selection of sweets to decorate your house and plenty of festive cheer.

Lori Reich, of Shute Fruit and Produce, will be leading the workshop and says “The Bishopsteignton Gingerbread House Workshop is being put on to raise money for the Community Centre. It should be a festive, family evening and people get to take home a lovely, traditional Christmas treat that they've made themselves – I'm really looking forward to it.”

To book your table call Mrs Jean Knapman on 01626 772318 but hurry, there are only 12 tables available and this event is expected to be extremely popular.

The 3rd Bishopsteignton Autumn Ball will be held at Teignmouth Golf Club on Saturday 29th October. The evening will be a gala event with three live bands, a 3-course sit down meal, a fantastic auction, complimentary Pimms on arrival, games, fun and photographer on-site to capture you in all your finery.

This is a Black-Tie event - a chance to dig out your best bib and tucker and dance the night away.

Tables are selling fast so get your friends together and grab yourselves some tickets. Tickets are priced at £35 each and can be purchased from Supply Stores or the Post Office.

The Bishopsteignton website may experience some extended periods of unavailability during October and November as the site is moved to new servers. This is work being undertaken by the hosting company and hopefully will result in improved performance once the work has been completed.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

To mark 60 years of the Queen's reign the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. The celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June.

The Queen came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953. She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002.

Buckingham Palace will be co-ordinating a programme of events centred around the extended weekend. This will include a Big Jubilee Lunch, a Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the Thames, a concert at Buckingham Palace and the lighting of 2012 beacons throughout the United Kingdom.

Bishopsteignton celebrated the Golden Jubilee with four days of events with something for all ages, these included a street party where every child received a souvenir jubilee mug, lighting of the Beacon on Faldon (part of the historical Armada warning chain) and a grand firework display.

If you would like to help arrange this event a meeting has been arranged at
The Community Centre on Tuesday 11th October at 7.00 p.m.

If you are a member of any of the village clubs or societies and would like your group to take an active part please send representatives.