Yealmpton press May 2023

Lighting t he Church Tower

The tower will be lit from 21st to 28th May by Giles, Fiona, Charley and Joey Ebbutt in loving memory of Pam, who passed away 21st May 2022. To light the tower please contact Isabel Baldry on 88 1402. The charge is now £15.

Anyone for Cricket?

The Mobile Library returns on Thurs May 18th from 9.30 11.30 at the Rose & Crown car park. Full timetable : devonlibraries.org.uk:

Yealmpton Cricket Club plays friendly fixtures against local village and recreational teams. If you would like to be involved, please email Thom on yealmptoncricketclub@gmail.com, or come along and support the club at the pavilion bar. New players are also welcome, regardless of age and experience.

Yealmpton Cricket Club Fixtures 2023

Outdoor nets every Monday 6.30pm, from 24 April.

Sun 7 May Coronation Cricket Fun Day

Weds 12 July Housing CC Home 18:00

Thurs 20 July Yealm Home 18:00

Weds 23 Aug Wembury Grasshoppers Home 18:00

Sat 9 Sep End of season game (provisional)

Sat 23 Sep Club Works Day (provisional)

Bell-ringing in Yealmpton

St Bartholomew’s Church Bell Ringing Competition : Saturday 3rd June

Would you like to get involved and help to keep this wonderful tradition alive in our village?

Our tower has been selected to hold our local Deanery Ringing Competition at 3pm for about 2 to 3 hours. This is the start of a three part competition for the Champions of Devon. The second part will take place in South Devon and the final will be between the Winners of South Devon and North Devon at a given tower.

We will hopefully be entering a team, but we are finding this more difficult these days due to a lack of bell ringers. So if anyone would like to learn or if you are a bell ringer who has just moved in to the village, we would be very pleased to see you any Thursday evening from 7.30 – 9pm.

This is a very friendly tower and you would be made very welcome.

NB: We will be ringing for the King’s Coronation on May 6th

Don Chaffe (CAPT)

Tel: 402897

Holbe ton Film C lub

May’s film is Mrs Harris Goes To Paris (certificate PG). In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook – but the very future of the House of Dior.

This is showing on Saturday the 13th May 2023 in Holbeton Village Hall. Doors open 7pm. The programme starts at 7:30pm. Tickets on the door still only £4 or £2 for accompanied children under 12 (cash only). Ice creams will be on sale for £1.

Our programme for the coming months is:

See How They Run, 12A, Friday 9th June

Empire Of Light, 15, Saturday 8th July

Living, 12A, Friday 11th August

“I love the Shibashi experience, so worthwhile in terms of looser limbs, breathing, social and quite the laugh on occasions too! What not to like? Well done you for bringing us all together, we’re all benefitting from your passion (yours and Rachel’s). Thank you both.”

From a Qigong Practice participant

Qigong (pronounced Chi Gung) is a form of moving T’ai Chi that is practised all over the world by millions of people of all ages and abilities. The benefits are felt after only a few regular sessions. Members of our group have been meeting weekly in Stray Park since the end of lockdown. Up to 20 persons arrive at the park, coming from all directions including those from neighbouring villages. Sessions start with a range of gentle mobilising and stretching exercises. The aim is to improve awareness from the top of the head (the Bai Hui) to the bottom of the feet (the Yong Quan). Sometimes, the movements are typical of the sort of warm up exercises that you will see in the gym, but they are always slow and gentle and precisely executed within a range that is manageable for each individual. A great advantage of the activities undertaken during our one hour session is that each person is able to adjust their practice in a way that can be

achieved comfortably. In time, individuals find that both their range of movements and their enjoyment increase.

Joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments are all designed to keep moving. When we move, bending, turning, rolling, spiralling and stretching our limbs we challenge our balance and improve our core strength. Recently, our preliminary warm up sessions have included some sinuous limb and spinal movements called Silk Reeling and Snake Coiling. In themselves these actions loosen up stiff, tight parts that benefit from simple, gentle and repetitive movements.

The particular form of Qigong that we practise in Yealmpton is called Shibashi (a Chinese word meaning 18). There are 18 exercises in a complete Qigong Set. An important benefit arises from focussing on one’s breathing during each movement. One’s breath should be gentle, slow, smooth and even. The aim is to regulate the timing and depth of one’s breath so that six repetitions of each form take one minute. And with a total of 18 forms one set of Qigong Shibashi will take 18 minutes. Although the movements themselves are very precise they are not difficult.

The real benefits of Qigong Shibashi are realised when during one’s practice (in our group or individually at home) all movements are slow, precise, purposeful and flowing, breathing at the appropriate rate and using a technique called Dan Tien Breathing. Attending to one’s breath and breathing is recognised to have many benefits that not only include improved lung function but also may calm the busy mind. Ultimately when one is able to focus one’s breathing one may experience one of the

benefits of meditation and mindfulness. Those who practise Qigong Shibashi in this way report a calm and untroubled state of mind.

If you would like to experience T’ai Chi Qigong in Yealmpton you will need to join a beginners’ group. You will not be able to just turn up to a regular session unless you have been to one or more beginners’ sessions where you will have learned some dos and don’ts as well as the basics of practising Qigong effectively and safely. Beginners’ sessions take place occasionally and when there are enough interested persons to form a beginners’ group. If you are interested in attending a beginners’ session you may contact me via email.

This is a reconstruction of a painted scroll known as the Daoyin Tu. The original silk scroll is dated 168 BCE and shows coloured drawings of 44 figures in standing and sitting postures performing Daoyin (guiding and pulling) exercises. It is believed to be the earliest physical exercise chart in the world. Today, over 2,000 years later we still use similar charts here in the Yealmpton T’ai Chi Qigong Shibashi groups to inform our practice!

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Saturday

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Dementia Action Week 15th 21st May

Here at Dementia Friendly Parishes around the Yealm every week is dementia action week. This local unique charity provides one to one support for people living with dementia and their families and supports people who may be worried about their memory. We have a programme of inclusive dementia friendly groups so that people living with dementia and their families can continue to take part in community activities. These groups provide support to carers. We also raise awareness about dementia in our communities so that people living with dementia and their families feel confident and safe when they shop, eat out, and join new groups. So, can you take action this month and join us in our work to continue to support people living with dementia and their families? If you think you can help by volunteering for us by supporting a group, helping with fund raising or have special skills and expertise that you think would be welcome in our work please contact Maxine Kennedy, our Project Coordinator on07450206312.

Our groups for May are open to everyone: Monday May 15th the Art and Craft Group meets at Yealmpton Community Centre, Stray Park, from 10.30 12.00 noon. This is a small friendly group who usually bring their own craft and art works. There is a charge of £3.00 to cover the cost of coffee and any materials used. Our two popular Gentle Exercise Classes at Yealmpton Methodist Church every Tuesday morning from 10.00 11.00am and 11.15 12.15pm are led by Registered Physiotherapists. There is a charge of £5.00. Our Walking Group led by qualified walk leaders meets in the car park at the end of Barton Close in Wembury every Wednesday at 10.30am. Join us to go for a gentle walk followed by refreshments. Our welcoming Reading Group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30 12.00noon at the Parish Rooms in Bakery Square, Yealmpton where a lifetime of experience as a reader of novels, newspapers, poetry is shared. There is a charge of £2.00.

Our Singing along this month is on Friday 19th May from 2.0 3.30 pm led by Colin George and his band ‘Sunset Swing’ in Yealmpton Methodist Church come and join in with community singing led by Jenny George supported by the Brixton Village Airs. There is a charge of £3.00 for refreshments. Join us for Coffee & Chat at The Rose and Crown on Friday 12th May from 2.00 3.30pm a friendly welcome wait for everyone including carers. Carer Support by zoom is on Friday 26th May from 2.30 3.30 please call Maxine for the link. Tesco blue disc. If you are shopping in local Tesco branches, please support us by using the blue disc given at the checkout. If we get the maximum number of blue discs, then we receive £1,500 from Tesco Community Grants.

For more information, advice/support please contact Maxine on 07450206312. Follow us on Facebook and www.dementiayealm.org using the ‘Just Giving’ button and SeaMoor Lotto https://www.seamoorlotto.co.uk/supportdementia friendly parishes around the yealm

“We can’t change the person living with dementia, but we can change the experience they have in their community”

Working in the parishes of Brixton, Holbeton, Newton & Noss, Wembury, Yealmpton

Yealmpton Community Association News

Writing this on a cold, crisp April morning, it is hard to imagine the warmer days of May have arrived; but I’m staying optimistic that we will enjoy all the bank holidays in the sunshine!

Thursday May 4th sees the District and Parish Council Elections take place at the Community Centre, it is usually a busy day at the Centre especially around School drop off / pick up. It would be best to avoid these times to vote, if you can at all. Remember also that this year you will require valid photographic ID in order to register your vote. More information can be found on the SHDC Website. Following on from that major event in the diary we have another one!Sunday 7th May Yealmpton will be having its very own STREET PARTY! It’s a party for the whole of Yealmpton, young and old near or far. Please come along and celebrate the King’s Coronation 12 8pm on Market Street, where there will be live singing, music and much much more.

Samantha Pillar, Administration & Bookings YCA, Yealmpton Community Centre, Stray Park, Yealmpton PL8 2HF. 01752 880388

Office hours: Tuesday 10 2pm & Friday 10 12pm admin@yealmpton.org / www.yca.org

Are your children craving more creative time? Then Spacefruit Art Club might be just what they need...

Local artist, Becky Crawford, will be running exciting 2D and 3D Mixed Media Art Workshops in Newton Ferrers from May. Over the past year Becky has been running after school Art Clubs at Newton Ferrers and Sparkwell schools and will now be opening these to the public. She says “The children who have been attending Art Club so far have all come away with amazing pieces of art and have all felt incredibly proud of themselves.” “The workshops will cover drawing and painting to collage and clay and everything in between! We will look at examples of artists work at the start of the sessions for inspiration. Some projects will last one session but others may be spread out over 2 or 3 so please check diaries before booking. The first workshop is to make a clay head with hollow horns to stick found objects into…” Even in the very best of schools, art has had to be squeezed to a minimum which means that those children who thrive on creativity and imagination are lacking in their education. Art also provides a healthy means of self expression.

The workshops are suitable for children aged 7 and up, although under 7s are also welcome when accompanied by an adult. Selected Saturday afternoons and dates during the summer holidays will be available to book via Becky’s website www.myspacefruit.com . For more details and to book please go to Shop and Art Workshops. More dates will be added so please add yourself to the mailing list to be kept informed.

Becky Crawford: www.myspacefruit.com / www.etsy.com/shop/spacefruit

Instagram @spacefruitgirl. 07815148082

At Café Church the aim is to explore life’s issues from a Christian faith perspective in a relaxed café atmosphere. It is centred on the belief that everyone’s experience of coming to church should be enjoyable and welcoming.

Café Church was a church movement in the 1990’s which pioneered a new way to gather and build community. It became very popular and attracted people who would not think about coming to a traditional church service. Now many churches throughout the UK regularly use this model as a ‘fresh expression’ of what it is to be church. It is simply taking what you enjoy about going to a café – sitting together, eating and drinking, talking and sharing – and shaping worship around this.

At Yealmpton Community Methodist Church, we are excited to be holding ‘Café Church’

style services once a month – the next being Sunday 2nd April at 10.15am for 10.30.

On arrival you’ll see the church laid out to look more like a café space, with tables and chairs and refreshments being served. There will be prayers and sung worship, with words projected on a screen. We look at the Bible together, and then have a go at answering questions on our tables. It is not about who knows the most – but rather sharing our thoughts and ideas, as we believe everyone has something to offer. Sometimes we will play a game or have a quiz – we want to have fun together, as well as offer a space where all can learn together and grow closer to understanding the love of Jesus. We hope that those not part of our fellowship may feel this service could be one that is worth a try! You will be most welcome and we look forward to making your friendship.

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www.yealmptonmethodistchurch.org

Thursday Coffee Mornings: : Our regular coffee mornings are a long established part of Yealmpton’s weekly calendar. You are very welcome to join us at our church hall every Thursday from 10.30 am until 12.00. It’s fun to have a get together and a general chat about what we are doing and anything else of interest. Do come and join us!

Hall Hire: Our warm and inviting hall is ideal for birthday parties, meetings, exercise classes, and similar events, and is available for all the community. We also have a smaller, modern meeting room, and well equipped kitchen. Please use our online enquiry form, and availability calendar, may be found on our website: ww.yealmptonmethodistchurch.org, or contact our new bookings secretary, Mavis, on 07950 462011 or 01752 880106

MISSION COMMUNITY SERVICES IN MAY 2023

Morning Prayer Takes place daily Monday to Friday at 9.00am, again using the Zoom application using the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84976389308

FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT ST BART’S

Sunday 21 st May Music Workshop, Tea & Evening Praise (Come and Sing Details Later)

Tuesday 30th May 10.30 12.30 Free Holiday Club & Lunch

Saturday 3rd June 3pm Deanery Bell Ringing Competition

ALL WELCOME

recycling rates. Cllr Baldry is not standing for District on May 4th added that he had been District Councillor for Yealmpton for 16 years and before that was County Councillor in the 1990’s. Cllr Baldry added throughout his time Yealmpton Parish Council has always been supportive for which he expressed his thanks.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

WORKS— Cllr Craddock reported there has been further vandalism of the bus shelter at the Yealm Park which had been repaired by replacing a panel and repainting. Parish room door: Cllr Craddock also advised he had looked at the door and he considered both keysafe and door were “working” but one does need to close the door firmly and lift the handle firmly.

ROADS & PAVEMENT—Cllr Tucker reported concerns that drains should be cleared at Waye Farm and Butland adding this has been ongoing and requires remedying.

ENVIRONMENT— Cllr Durman’s report includes: River Yealm—Monitoring for pollution / River Fly Project / Run off secondary to heavy rain/ Trees / Funding see full minutes for more information

EMERGENCY ALERTS—This is a new UK government warning set up to allow the government and emergency services to send out immediate warnings to the public via all mobile phone networks if there is a risk of life threatening situations such as floods and wildfires.

EMERGENCY PLAN—Cllr Durman is updating the plan

LOCAL ISSUES—Planning guidance from River Yealm Quality Working Group for Riparian Parishes—the River Yealm Water Quality Group (RYWQG) had circulated explanatory/ guidelines concerning new Builds and new extension and recommended that each and every planning application submitted for newbuild/ new extensions, is scrutinised for details on how the build proposes to mitigate the roof drainage connections to the foul sewer, for example, soakaways or storm tank provision.

The Annual Parish Meeting was set for Wednesday, May 10th in the YCA Community Room at 7.30pm

The AGM was set for Monday, May 15th at a venue to be booked

For full minutes www.yealmpton pc.gov.uk

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