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February 24, 2010:
Will everybody in Belstone be able to receive broadband?
Graham Cruickshank tells us that Openreach have finally completed their work between Tongue End and the village and will be updating their records by the end of the week (26th February). He writes "I am told that we cannot expect ultra fast Broadband as we are so far from the exchange. We should only be looking for about 2 or3 megabytes maximum. When it is fitted ask about an 'accelerator', it fits into the main BT socket and speeds the system up, some companies supply them or you can buy them from BT for a few pounds and fit them yourselves. It does speed things up I am told." He goes on to wish everybody good luck in finding a service provider which he considers "....a nightmare." and finishes "Belstone being what it ...
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By EKH
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February 21, 2010:
To be staged in Belstone Village Hall from Wednesday 17th - Saturday 20th March. Bar open before the performance, during the interval and after the performance.
Curtain up 7.30pm. Tickets £5 Box Office 01837 840498 (click here for photos)Habeas Corpus - the hilarious farce, written by Alan Bennett and directed by Robin Hill - is set in the late 1960s and takes a satirical swipe at the so called "Permissive Society". The action takes place in the home of the well-to-do, ageing, amorous GP, Arthur Wicksteed. The audience witness the comings and goings of the Wicksteed family and their acquaintances, through a maze of mistaken identities and passionate encounters.
Characters with names such as Canon Throbbing (the lecherous vicar), Mrs Swabb (the nosey, gossipy charwoman), Sir Percy Shorter (the somewhat vertically challenged President of the BMA) and Lady Rumpers ...
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By RJH
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February 20, 2010:
Topical advice on jobs and benefits will be available during Thursday cafe at Belstone Village Hall (one of West Devon Borough Council's Outreach venues) on Thursday March 11th between 10am and 12noon when advisers from Job Centre Plus will be available to deal with enquiries. As ever, the Outreach surgeries are events which bring together many different agencies and organisations into a local venue, taking public services right into the Borough's more rural communities.
Confidential areas will be available for residents to come and discuss issues with representatives of the guest organisations and, as always, a West Devon Borough Council customer service advisor will also be on hand to help with any council matters and other public services.
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By EKH
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February 18, 2010:
The Belstone and Area Friends' Group are delighted to announce that 'Snowdrop Sunday' on 14th February, raised an incredible £765! The weather was the best that we have had for some time and some 120 or so people enjoyed soup, pasties, sausage rolls, cakes and hot drinks, with some hardy souls sitting at tables in the garden to enjoy the first spring sunshine of 2010. A wonderfully happy atmosphere, with lots of snowdrops for sale - a very enjoyable day for all, so a huge, huge thank you, from the "Friends" to everyone who supported it.
Angela, Edwin, Sandra and Susan
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By RJH
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February 18, 2010:
The Association is supported by a broad range of people from a wide radius around Okehampton and its surrounding villages. People of all ages – singles, couples and families – take part in the alternate August Bank Holiday visit or hosting as well as the fund-raising and social events through the year.
There is no better way of getting to know the real culture of any nation than by staying in people’s homes and this is what happens when you take part in the Twinning between Okehampton and Craon, ...
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By EKH
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February 16, 2010:
Lent Lunches will, once again, be held on Tuesdays throughout Lent, from 12.30-2.00pm. Please see Events or the church web page for venues. For further information, ring Simon Herbert on 840693 .
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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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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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