THE humanitarian who has saved thousands of lives by taking emergency supplies to disaster-hit communities and the campaigner who convinced a Devon town to ban plastic bags are among those in the Westcountry recognised in the New Year Honours List today.
Rebecca Hosking, who led the successful campaign to make Modbury, South Devon, the first town in Europe to go plastic bag-free, is awarded an MBE for services to the environment.
http://www.thisiswesternmorningnews.co.uk/news/New-Year-awards-recognise-tireless-efforts/article-1660107-detail/article.html
Thursday 31 December 2009
Monday 23 November 2009
Modbury Messenger December 2009
The Modbury Messenger December 2009 edition (Volume 13, Issue 136) can be downloaded via the following link:
Mobury Messenger December 2009
Mobury Messenger December 2009
- Highlights include details of the Christmas Light and Late Night shopping.
- The Parish Page
- Modbury Local History Society
- School Report
- Around the Churches
Tuesday 18 August 2009
Community Groups Awarded Co-op Grants!
30 voluntary and community sector groups have been awarded a share of £40,000 from Plymouth & South West Co-operative Society’s Community Dividend Fund to continue their critical work in supporting local people.
The Community Dividend Fund launched just two months ago was designed to support projects across Plymouth & South West Co-operative Society’s trading area with applications welcomed from community groups, clubs, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises which seek to improve the quality of life.
The Community Dividend Fund was launched after Plymouth & South West Co-operative Society had an exceptional trading year and members agreed to allocate £40,000 to the community.
Gill Borbon, Fund Co-ordinator said “As a community retailer we invest our profits back into the communities we serve and we realise grants are a vital source of income for many groups throughout our trading area.
“Even though the voluntary and community sector groups only had a month to apply for the grant we were inundated with applications. The appraisal process was tough and the Community Dividend Fund panel found it extremely difficult as there were so many worthy projects.
We had some fantastic and innovative projects submitted and 30 groups have now been chosen. All successful applicants were thrilled and have been invited to a presentation afternoon."
The presentation afternoon will be held at the Novotel Wednesday 26th August at 2.30pm.
Attending: Successful community groups, Plymouth & South West Co-operative President - Jill Blake, Chief Executive – Douglas Fletcher, Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress.
Notes: The following applications were successful -
Hope Baptist Youth and Childrens Centre - £1,000
Pembroke Street EMB - £2,000
Mount Wise Youth and Community Project - £2,000
Old Priory PTA - £753.58
The Budshead Trust - £1,418.36
Plymouth Musical Activities Club - £1,301.98
Halwel and Moreleigh Village Hall - £1,000
Beatbreakers - £2,500
Active Kingston - £1,376.35
Torbay Play Forum - £2,000
South Devon YMCA - £1,400
Downsouth - £2,500
Groundwork South West - £1,000
Voices for Change - £1,540
Keyham and Devonport Community Amateur Theatre - £1,500
Plymouth Ghana Link - £1,000
Disabled Sailing Association - £1,400
The Beacons Wheelchair Dancers - £1,000
Broadreach House - £2,000Plymouth Independent Living - £1,000
Plymouth Argyle Football in the Community - £900
All Stars Theatre Group - £1,400
The National Autistic Society - £1,000
Modbury Association of Recreation and Sports - £1,000
Cullompton Cricket Club - £1,000
Friends of Devonport Park - £1,000
Hands2gether - £1,000
Kingsbridge and District Agenda 21 - £1,000
Access to Community Education - £1,000
Allerdice Village Hall - £1,000
For further information please contact:
Nicky Demellweek, Senior Marketing Co-ordinator
Plymouth & South West Co-operative Society
Tel: 01752 303337
E-mail: ndemellweek@psw.coop
The Community Dividend Fund launched just two months ago was designed to support projects across Plymouth & South West Co-operative Society’s trading area with applications welcomed from community groups, clubs, voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises which seek to improve the quality of life.
The Community Dividend Fund was launched after Plymouth & South West Co-operative Society had an exceptional trading year and members agreed to allocate £40,000 to the community.
Gill Borbon, Fund Co-ordinator said “As a community retailer we invest our profits back into the communities we serve and we realise grants are a vital source of income for many groups throughout our trading area.
“Even though the voluntary and community sector groups only had a month to apply for the grant we were inundated with applications. The appraisal process was tough and the Community Dividend Fund panel found it extremely difficult as there were so many worthy projects.
We had some fantastic and innovative projects submitted and 30 groups have now been chosen. All successful applicants were thrilled and have been invited to a presentation afternoon."
The presentation afternoon will be held at the Novotel Wednesday 26th August at 2.30pm.
Attending: Successful community groups, Plymouth & South West Co-operative President - Jill Blake, Chief Executive – Douglas Fletcher, Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress.
Notes: The following applications were successful -
Hope Baptist Youth and Childrens Centre - £1,000
Pembroke Street EMB - £2,000
Mount Wise Youth and Community Project - £2,000
Old Priory PTA - £753.58
The Budshead Trust - £1,418.36
Plymouth Musical Activities Club - £1,301.98
Halwel and Moreleigh Village Hall - £1,000
Beatbreakers - £2,500
Active Kingston - £1,376.35
Torbay Play Forum - £2,000
South Devon YMCA - £1,400
Downsouth - £2,500
Groundwork South West - £1,000
Voices for Change - £1,540
Keyham and Devonport Community Amateur Theatre - £1,500
Plymouth Ghana Link - £1,000
Disabled Sailing Association - £1,400
The Beacons Wheelchair Dancers - £1,000
Broadreach House - £2,000Plymouth Independent Living - £1,000
Plymouth Argyle Football in the Community - £900
All Stars Theatre Group - £1,400
The National Autistic Society - £1,000
Modbury Association of Recreation and Sports - £1,000
Cullompton Cricket Club - £1,000
Friends of Devonport Park - £1,000
Hands2gether - £1,000
Kingsbridge and District Agenda 21 - £1,000
Access to Community Education - £1,000
Allerdice Village Hall - £1,000
For further information please contact:
Nicky Demellweek, Senior Marketing Co-ordinator
Plymouth & South West Co-operative Society
Tel: 01752 303337
E-mail: ndemellweek@psw.coop
Tuesday 30 June 2009
Modbury residents mount demonstration over new housing scheme
Dartmouth Chronicle (30/5/09)
OUTRAGED Modbury residents mounted a demonstration in the town on Tuesday morning over ‘a lack of consultation’ on a new housing scheme.
The demonstration intentionally co-incided with a council meeting at Modbury Memo-rial Hall, which addressed a proposal to build 50 houses in the town. Residents also raised issues about the way two meetings, on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 16, were conducted.
Over 50 people and 10 vehicles – including two tractors – were involved in the protest march, which began in Poundwell Square at 8.30am. The demonstrators marched through the streets armed with hooters, sirens and anything that made a noise. They reached the hall by 8.45, where they had a minute’s noise, with klaxons, car horns and hooters.
A representative from the Prince’s Foundation Trust came out to meet them with Lee Bray, the head of community regeneration at South Hams Council. The demonstrators had many questions but received few answers from the representative who – according to protesters – called them ‘a rabble’ and ‘a mob’ and refused to speak to them as a group. No one else was available – despite over 40 people being present at the meeting inside.
Sue Sturton, one of the demonstration organisers said: ‘The representative from the Prince Foundation Trust was very rude to us and was clearly someone who had no idea of the importance of the matter.’ Nigel Owen was chosen to speak for the group and invited into the meeting to ‘observe’. He said after the first session that the feedback gave a greater idea of the development framework, which was helpful.
The demonstrators had also produced a 500-name petition against the framework. Joanna Owen, another protester said: ‘We have had trial by Telegraph. This is trail by Modbury. We have had enough of this lack of transparency!’ She added: ‘We are only doing this because we feel passionately about the lack of democracy over the subject.’ Ms Sturton added: ‘We are all in support of change, but not like this.’ She said the development framework process should go back to square one and start again with proper community involvement and feedback. Simon Davies agreed Turn to page three From page one saying: ‘The time scale on the plans is ridiculous. There is still time to go back.’
The demonstration follows on from a parish council meeting on Monday, June 8, which was attended by over 60 people from the village. However, due to the size of the hall, many had little option but to stand outside, where they could neither hear nor be involved in the proceedings. Sue Sturton said the information provided to residents about the proposal was vague and better information from the parish council would have helped residents to understand the plans. Eventually, after an hour of discussion, several concerned parish councillors agreed to postpone the Monday night meeting and move the topic to a public meeting.
The parish council meeting is now set for June 19 at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. If people cannot make the meeting but would like to contribute, they can write to the parish council office or contact Sue Sturton.
OUTRAGED Modbury residents mounted a demonstration in the town on Tuesday morning over ‘a lack of consultation’ on a new housing scheme.
The demonstration intentionally co-incided with a council meeting at Modbury Memo-rial Hall, which addressed a proposal to build 50 houses in the town. Residents also raised issues about the way two meetings, on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 16, were conducted.
Over 50 people and 10 vehicles – including two tractors – were involved in the protest march, which began in Poundwell Square at 8.30am. The demonstrators marched through the streets armed with hooters, sirens and anything that made a noise. They reached the hall by 8.45, where they had a minute’s noise, with klaxons, car horns and hooters.
A representative from the Prince’s Foundation Trust came out to meet them with Lee Bray, the head of community regeneration at South Hams Council. The demonstrators had many questions but received few answers from the representative who – according to protesters – called them ‘a rabble’ and ‘a mob’ and refused to speak to them as a group. No one else was available – despite over 40 people being present at the meeting inside.
Sue Sturton, one of the demonstration organisers said: ‘The representative from the Prince Foundation Trust was very rude to us and was clearly someone who had no idea of the importance of the matter.’ Nigel Owen was chosen to speak for the group and invited into the meeting to ‘observe’. He said after the first session that the feedback gave a greater idea of the development framework, which was helpful.
The demonstrators had also produced a 500-name petition against the framework. Joanna Owen, another protester said: ‘We have had trial by Telegraph. This is trail by Modbury. We have had enough of this lack of transparency!’ She added: ‘We are only doing this because we feel passionately about the lack of democracy over the subject.’ Ms Sturton added: ‘We are all in support of change, but not like this.’ She said the development framework process should go back to square one and start again with proper community involvement and feedback. Simon Davies agreed Turn to page three From page one saying: ‘The time scale on the plans is ridiculous. There is still time to go back.’
The demonstration follows on from a parish council meeting on Monday, June 8, which was attended by over 60 people from the village. However, due to the size of the hall, many had little option but to stand outside, where they could neither hear nor be involved in the proceedings. Sue Sturton said the information provided to residents about the proposal was vague and better information from the parish council would have helped residents to understand the plans. Eventually, after an hour of discussion, several concerned parish councillors agreed to postpone the Monday night meeting and move the topic to a public meeting.
The parish council meeting is now set for June 19 at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. If people cannot make the meeting but would like to contribute, they can write to the parish council office or contact Sue Sturton.
Wednesday 17 June 2009
Local Land Owner urges owners to Control Dogs !!
Ive just taken on the field 07 in Modbury at the top of Galpin Street, we cut it and baled the grass over the last few days and we where not impressed by the amount of dog walkers using our field as a dog toilet.
On Tuesday 16th june we counted atleast 5 lots of dog owners allowing there dogs off the leads.
There are clear Devon County signs reminding owners to keep there dogs under control and not to stray off the path, not one of the dog owners cleared up after there dogs.
We will be putting livestock on the field of the weekend 20th june and we expect all dogs to be kept on leads. We would like the owners to know that we have the right to shoot any dogs upsetting livestock.
I will be contacting SHDC about getting a poo bin put at the entrance to the field and i also expect dog owners to clear up after there dogs.
Im a dog owner myself my kennel prefix is Dodgewells we show/work our dogs worldwide so please dont think im anti dog.
Bernadette Mcmanus
On Tuesday 16th june we counted atleast 5 lots of dog owners allowing there dogs off the leads.
There are clear Devon County signs reminding owners to keep there dogs under control and not to stray off the path, not one of the dog owners cleared up after there dogs.
We will be putting livestock on the field of the weekend 20th june and we expect all dogs to be kept on leads. We would like the owners to know that we have the right to shoot any dogs upsetting livestock.
I will be contacting SHDC about getting a poo bin put at the entrance to the field and i also expect dog owners to clear up after there dogs.
Im a dog owner myself my kennel prefix is Dodgewells we show/work our dogs worldwide so please dont think im anti dog.
Bernadette Mcmanus
Friday 27 February 2009
RYA Day Skipper shorebased course
RYA Day Skipper shorebased course in nearby KINGSTON
Start Point Sailing Presents at The Kingston Reading Rooms, Kingston, TQ7 4PX
RYA Day Skipper Shore-based Course
Starting Sat 21st March 2009
This is a 10 week course 9am to 1pm.
No experience is necessary.
Come along and have some nautical fun.
Contact Wendy to book on 01548 810917
Website: www.sail-west.co.uk
Start Point Sailing Presents at The Kingston Reading Rooms, Kingston, TQ7 4PX
RYA Day Skipper Shore-based Course
Starting Sat 21st March 2009
This is a 10 week course 9am to 1pm.
No experience is necessary.
Come along and have some nautical fun.
Contact Wendy to book on 01548 810917
Website: www.sail-west.co.uk
Thursday 12 February 2009
Digital TV Switch Over Aug/Sept 2009 in Modbury (Analogue to be switched off)
On the 12th August 2009 BBC2 analogue will be switched off. You will need to have digital receiving equipment in order to pick up BBC2.
On the 9th September 2009 the remaining analogue channels are switched off. You will need to have digital equipment in order to pick up all available digital channels.
Further information regarding the switch over from Analogue to Digital TV can be found at the following website. http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/
On the 9th September 2009 the remaining analogue channels are switched off. You will need to have digital equipment in order to pick up all available digital channels.
Further information regarding the switch over from Analogue to Digital TV can be found at the following website. http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/
Wednesday 4 February 2009
Man Killed in Bus crash on A379, Three miles east of Modbury
A MAN has been killed and 20 passengers have been taken to hospital after a van and a bus collided on a major Westcountry road this morning.
The crash between a van and First double-decker bus took place at 11.30am and forced the closure of the A379 between Modbury and Kingsbridge in South Devon.
Police have now confirmed that the van driver was declared dead at the scene.
A police spokesman also said that six of 20 bus passengers were airlifted to Derriford Hospital with various injuries. The other 14 passengers will also be taken to hospital to be examined.
Three air ambulances were sent to the scene together with five land ambulances according to BBC News.
The A379 has been closed from Bamford Cross roundabout and diversions are in place.
Various News Site References:
This is Plymouth:
http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Man-seriously-hurt-bus-crash/article-670413-detail/article.html#StartComments
BBC News:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/7869771.stm
Western Morning News Online:
http://www.thisiswesternmorningnews.co.uk/news/Man-killed-hurt-bus-crash/article-670578-detail/article.html
Channel 4:
http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/driver+killed+as+van+and+bus+collide/2922352
The crash between a van and First double-decker bus took place at 11.30am and forced the closure of the A379 between Modbury and Kingsbridge in South Devon.
Police have now confirmed that the van driver was declared dead at the scene.
A police spokesman also said that six of 20 bus passengers were airlifted to Derriford Hospital with various injuries. The other 14 passengers will also be taken to hospital to be examined.
Three air ambulances were sent to the scene together with five land ambulances according to BBC News.
The A379 has been closed from Bamford Cross roundabout and diversions are in place.
Various News Site References:
This is Plymouth:
http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/news/Man-seriously-hurt-bus-crash/article-670413-detail/article.html#StartComments
BBC News:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/7869771.stm
Western Morning News Online:
http://www.thisiswesternmorningnews.co.uk/news/Man-killed-hurt-bus-crash/article-670578-detail/article.html
Channel 4:
http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/driver+killed+as+van+and+bus+collide/2922352
Friday 16 January 2009
Where is the Mobile Chip Van?
Can anyone help its been a while since we have used the wonderful chip van that used to park behind the school on a Thursday.
What has happened to it?
What has happened to it?
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