Third Prize again in 2019
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The competition for the best Station Garden on the Tarka Line was judged earlier than usual this year. Generally the judging takes place towards the end of July. This year, however at the request of two stations the judging took place on the 27th June. It will revert to the more normal time of mid to late July next year. Apparently neither of the two stations took first or second place which were taken by Copplestone with 193 points, Chapelton with 190 point with Newton St Cyres and Umberleigh both getting 166 points.
Unfortunately the garden was not at its best. The cold start to the year meaning that early judging was definitely not in our favour. The front cover has pictures from Chris Southcott of the garden at the middle of July. What a pretty sight it is with the flowers, herbs and vegetables all making a contribution to the display.
Tom Clague said;"With a sterling effort from Liz in getting the plants and producing a very good display plus the team work from Friends of NSC Station in watering and weeding we did well."
Liz Ouldridge said; "I’m not unhappy with third place as we were not really ready in time for the judging. But the garden looks really nice now and that is reward enough and it is a real asset to the village. Perhaps next year we should try to cram more things onto the platform as I think we were harshly judged in some categories if you take the whole garden into account."
Unfortunately the garden was not at its best. The cold start to the year meaning that early judging was definitely not in our favour. The front cover has pictures from Chris Southcott of the garden at the middle of July. What a pretty sight it is with the flowers, herbs and vegetables all making a contribution to the display.
Tom Clague said;"With a sterling effort from Liz in getting the plants and producing a very good display plus the team work from Friends of NSC Station in watering and weeding we did well."
Liz Ouldridge said; "I’m not unhappy with third place as we were not really ready in time for the judging. But the garden looks really nice now and that is reward enough and it is a real asset to the village. Perhaps next year we should try to cram more things onto the platform as I think we were harshly judged in some categories if you take the whole garden into account."
Pictures from Denise Watkiss
Click here to download the judges report
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From Graeme Barnell
Climate emergency—doing our bit
Climate emergency—doing our bit
Mid Devon District Council has vowed to be carbon neutral by 2030 and that all decisions will be considered in light of the climate crisis.
Councillors voted unanimously in favour of declaring a climate crisis and adopting the Devon Climate Change Declaration on Wednesday, June 26. Further to that, the Council has agreed to work to the Devon-wide target or new-zero emissions by 2050 but will aim for Mid Devon to be carbon neutral by 2030, an amendment on the original 2050 date as set out by county council.
The Council will also lobby the Government for the finances and powers to act effectively to undertake the necessary measures to ensure the climate crises can be limited to 1.5 degrees and be carbon neutral by 2030.
As District Counccillor for both Newton St Cyres and Shobrooke I will be reporting to these decsions to the Parish Councils and suggesting the suportthe Mid Devon intiative. we can work together with local peoplle to do out bit in meeting the climate challenge.
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/decisions-consider-climate-crisis-mid-3035878
Lollipop Man Hit by Motorist
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The school crossing patrol man, Derek Robbins narrowly avoided serious injury on Tuesday morning as he was hit in the leg by a passing car. He suffered bruising and muscle damage from the vehicle which failed to stop at the scene. The make, model and number of the car is not known, only that it was black. The Police would like to hear from anyone who can help throw light on this incident.
Mr Robbins was shocked and shaken up by the incident but was back on patrol yesterday and this morning. The Parish Council has been lobbying hard for the school signs and speed limit to be moved since the school moved almost a year ago. It was proposed some time ago that the signs should be relocated on the A377 to give warning of the crossing. Devon Highways have come up with two proposals for improving safety on the centre of the village...see our next item. |
SAFETY FOR PEDESTRIANS
in Newton St Cyres
There are two plans to make the road safer in the village. First, It is being suggested that Newton will be the first village in the county to be equipped with average speed cameras. Where these have been deployed in Cornwall there has been a really significant reduction in the speed of vehicles. We have all seen that the average speed cameras on motorways are really effective. They will, apparently be clearly signed and drivers will have no way of escaping them. Lets hope that this makes the A377 safer for everyone.
It may well be that by controlling the speed of the traffic there is no need for the second plan.
It may well be that by controlling the speed of the traffic there is no need for the second plan.
The second plan is for a traffic light controlled crossing for pedestrians in the centre of the village. The plans for the two alternatives currently suggested were available for all to see at the Parish Meeting on 4th. April. They are also available online at the Parish Council website by clicking here.
It is important to note that these are preliminary plans and there will be a long period of consultation. If you would like to make your views known then you can do so via the Parish Council or by using the message tool below. If you do this we will publish your views on this website.
It is important to note that these are preliminary plans and there will be a long period of consultation. If you would like to make your views known then you can do so via the Parish Council or by using the message tool below. If you do this we will publish your views on this website.
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“Geoff’s new Viking assault trike.” Perhaps the answer!
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AT LAST!
Work on resurfacing the A377 is now complete where it runs through Newton St. Cyres and Half Moon.
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The Newton Wonder is a community resource for all the community. That includes you! Let us know of your interests, concerns, stories, pictures and videos.
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We will attempt to include your content as soon as possible.