Here is an opportunity to see a London Production of the successful stage version of the Calendar Girls at Toquay. There is a coach leaving Hemyock at 5pm on Saturday July 10th 2010 There are just 3 seats available as we go to press. More details from Sandra on 01823 680036. No driving or parking worries!

Alice Leighton would like to thank everyone for their support over the few weeks. She has been overwhelmed by the support, card, kindness and generosity shown by so many people.

I have received confirmation that our Rotary Club in Tiverton has donated, with your huge support, the following Boxes, numbered 39038, 44708 to 44715 inclusive, 49126 to 49131 inclusive 49971. This is a total of £7840.

5-acre plantsman's garden approached across private ford. Many interesting and unusual trees and shrubs. Visitors can try their hand at identifying plants with the plant list. Homemade teas or plenty of space to eat your own picnic. Walled vegetable and fruit garden, lake, ponds, bog plantings and sweeping lawns. Horses, Dexter cattle and Jacob sheep.

Judy Barton and Sarah Machin will be serving afternoon teas at Prings Farm, Madford on Sunday 27th June from 2.30pm. There will be a delicious selection of homemade cakes along with traditional cream teas. Also, a bring and buy stall. Everyone welcome! In aid of The Blackdown Support Group and St Mary's Church.

At the beginning of last year I wrote about the onset of the Credit Crunch and how that was impacting on the lives of those who had either lost their jobs or who were reliant upon the vagaries of the stock market for their income. But it has taken the best part of a year for us to really start to feel the effects of recession. Prices have crept slowly upwards until, in the last couple of months, we have had quite large bills for electricity, insurance, telephone and fuel costs landing on our doormats. As I write, we have the news that inflation is high and the new government's emergency budget will be full of major cuts to public spending, which will have a knock-on effect in all areas of our lives.

Now that the Cameo Club has moved to their new premises the Church Room is available for bookings on Monday and Thursdays. £8 per hr for private bookings eg parties; £5.50 pr hr regular bookings eg Scouts; £2 pr hr prep time. For further details please contact the booking secretary, Janice Bawler on 01823 680352 or email jbawler1947@hotmail.co.uk