WOODBURY VILLAGE DIRECTORY     

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WOODBURY VILLAGE DIRECTORY

            

SAINT SWITHUN'S CHURCH, WOODBURY

Parish Priest The Rev. John Clapham, The Vicarage, Lympstone. 273343

Churchwardens:  Mrs Janet Brown 232026, Gordon Davis 232305.

SERVICES:  8.00, 1st Sunday - Non-Eucharist.  3rd Sunday  - Eucharist.  11.15 Every Sunday.  2nd Sunday - Family Service.

Parochial Church Council is elected from Church members of 17 years or over, with names on the Church Electoral Roll.  The P.C.C. co-operates with the Priest in Charge in the conduct and development of church work, and the care and maintenance of Church property.

Secretary:  Janet Brown 232026 .  Treasurer:  :  Ken Crundwell 232826 .

Organist & Choirmaster: Nigel Alcock, B.Mus., L.Mus A., 23 Parkway, Woodbury  EX5 1NG.  239363.  Practice night, Wednesday 6.45 to 8.00.

Junior Church meets each Sunday morning in Church at 09.45 except during major school holidays.  Children of primary school age are most welcome.  For further details please contact Valentine DuBuisson 232714 or Julia Thornton 239155.

Coffee Mornings  3rd Tuesday in the month, 10.00 to 11.30 in the Parish Room.  1st Tuesday - see notice board for venue. 100 Club draw on 3rd Tuesdays. 

Parish Church Ringers  Membership open to both sexes, ideally from 12 years and over.  Practices held on Wednesdays from 20.00 to 21.30.  Ringing for Sunday morning service 10.30-11.15.  Membership free.  Aim is for calling people to worship.  Method ringing is a challenge to learn with its many permutations.  Shortage of ringers, anyone interested contact Tower Captain, Jonathan Lear.  232772.

Church Room Bookings  Mrs Joyce Jeans 232544.

For further details of all the above see Church notice board.

 

COMMUNITY CENTRE

Administered by East Devon District Council.  Situated off Town Lane and Parkway comprising 54 bungalows and a Warden's flat, Mrs J Taylor, 29 Park Close  EX5 1NQ  233478.  There is a large furnished kitchen and spare bedroom which can be rented for visitors by any member.  An intercom system connects the residents either with the warden or with Home Safeguard system at Lymbourne, Sidmouth and gives residents a 24 hour emergency cover.  Coffee mornings and outings are arranged – anyone may attend these.  The Warden visits 3 times a week and speaks on the intercom every other day.

CHRIST CHURCH, WOODBURY

An Independent Evangelical Church, to which all are welcome.

SERVICES:  Each Sunday 10.30 Morning Service and Communion except “First Sunday” of each month which is an opportunity to visit Christ Church to find out what it is about.  There is an invitation to lunch following the service.  Special Evening Services as announced.

Monday (every 3rd, Oct./May)                              19.45      Friends & Neighbours.

Tuesday                                                                14.30     House Group (alt. weeks)

                                                                            19.00     Chalet Group (years 10+)

                                                                            19.45     House Group (alt. weeks)

Wednesday                                                           19.45     Alternate Weeks.

                                                                                           Wednesday at Christ Church/ Housegroups.

Thursday                                                               10.30      Coffee Morning.

 

Sept. - May Thursday                                           5.45     Kids Club.

                                                                            7.00     Junior Youth Group.

                                                                            8.00     Youth Group.

Friday                                                                   9.30     Gems.  Parents and Toddlers.

                                                                            18.30    Chalet Group (years 7-9)

Contact: John Russell 232719, and www.christchurch.woodbury.org.uk

CRECHE/SUNDAY CLUBS  During morning service for all children up to up to school leaving age.

CONTACT:  Henry Fulls, ‘Overbeck’, Town Lane  EX5 1NE  233552 or Christine Chapman  233498.

 

WOODBURY C. OF E. PRIMARY SCHOOL

Headteacher: Mr N W F Tancock.  School  232614. 

Deputy Headteacher: Mrs Sparks.  Teachers: Miss G Pyle, Mrs K Vernon, Mr M Dinnin, Miss R Blackhall.  School Administrator: Mrs W Gibson Chairman of Governors: Mr N Hester.  233219  Clerk to Governors: Mrs Jackie Doyle.  Caretaker:  Richard Bardot.

Parents and friends of the School are warmly invited to view the work of the School by arrangement with the Headmaster.  The School has a strong PTFA which actively assists throughout the year.

Woodbury School After School Club  Run by voluntary parents committee.  Runs daily after school until 5.30pm.  Dedicated room.  Indoor and outdoor activities, weather permitting.  Contact Administrator Jackie Doyle 233694.

Woodbury School Parents, Teachers and Friends Association  All parents and teachers are welcome to become members and membership is also open to ex-parents and friends of the school on request.  There is no subscription.  They raise funds which are used to provide resources for the School.  The PTFA provides social events for children, parents and teachers.  These events are good fun and enhance the spirit of community within the School and with the Village.  Chairman: Mrs Karen Squires 233299.

 

SHOPS AND SERVICES

 

ACCOMMODATION

Cottles Farm  Mrs Mary Brown.  232547.  Thatched Farm House - working farm.  Wonderful views.  Comfortable en-suite rooms with TV/Tea/Coffee making facilities.  Open all year.  Self catering holiday cottage.  Also Caravan Club. 

Lochinvar  EX5 1LA  Mrs Dorothy Glanvill.  Within walking distance of Woodbury Village.  B & B.  En-suite available.  Full central heating.  Colour T.V. in Bedrooms.  Open all year.  232185.

Rydon Farm  EX5 1LB  Mrs Sally Glanvill.  232341. 16th century Devon Longhouse and working dairy farm.  High standard of facilities.  4 poster bed.  En-suite available.  Open all year.  A.A. Enjoy England 4 Stars Highly Recommended. www.rydonfarmwoodbury.co.uk

Couchayes  Sarah Sargeant.  232612.  Bed and Breakfast in comfortable, quiet, self-contained suite.  Private sitting room and en-suite bathroom.  Rural location on edge of village.  TV/Tea/Coffee and own breakfast facilities.

Court Brook Farm, Clyst St. George  Jenny Broom.  01392 877710.  Bed and Breakfast Suite.  Rural location.  Ground floor, private facilities, own key, continental style breakfast.  www.courtbrook.co.uk

ANTIQUES

Mr Kilve Marchant, The Arch.  232146  Mon. to Sat. 09.30 - 18.00.  Sundays occasionally.  House clearance specialists – 50 years experience.

Woodbury Antiques  Mrs Helene Ballingall Church Stile Lane.  Complete households of furniture and effects purchased.  Good selection of Antiques and interior accessories.

ARTIST

Jenny Westman  Local Watercolours.  Animal portraits.  Display at Woodbury Antiques.  Commissions welcome.  233464.

BUILDERS AND DECORATORS

R Miller and Son, Thorn Cottage, Woodbury.  232686.

Mervyn Pearce, Tresalmer, Town Lane.  232668 / 07970 131763.

CARAVAN PARKS

Castle Brake Holiday Park, Castle Lane  232431.  Luxury homes.  Touring Caravans.  Open March to end Oct.  Takeaway and Restaurant open to the public, Games Room, Storage. 

Cottles Farm  Mrs Mary Brown.  232547.

Bed & Breakfast, C.L. Caravan Club Site.

Webbers Park Caravan and Camping  Family run park with breathtaking country views.  Best of British 5 Stars.  Touring and seasonal pitches.  232276  www.webberspark.co.uk

Woodbury House Camping and Caravan Club Site with hook-ups  Pound Lane.  John Stamp.  232367.

CHINESE TAKEAWAY AND FISH & CHIPS

Little China  The Arch, Woodbury  233353.  Open Tues. – Sat.  12.00 – 13.45, 17.00 – 22.30.  Sunday 17.00 – 22.00.

COMPUTER SALES, HARDWARE REPAIRS AND UPGRADES  Broadband and wireless connections.  Data recovery and backup.  Windows upgrades.  Parental control.  Free virus/spyware removal and prevention.  No fix no fee - evening visits to suit you.  Tel: Mark 233694.

DANCE STUDIO

Woodbury Dance Studio  RAD Ballet (Grades and Majors) from 3 years.  Repertoire.  Principal Mary Griffiths ARAD, MA (Oxon) 271249. email: marygriffiths@hotmail.com      www.woodburydance.co.uk.

DECORATORS

Painting/Decorating, Tiling.  Fully insured.  Contact Lyn or Dave 233432.

DOG TRAINING CLASSES

Exeter Dog Training Club runs classes on Wednesday or Friday evenings in the Village Hall.  The pet obedience class from 6.30pm to 7.30pm is aimed at dog owners from Woodbury and the surrounding area, and costs is £3 plus the annual membership fee (£10 single/£15 family).  There is also a class for handlers and dogs competing in Kennel Club obedience shows from 7.30pm to 10pm, costing £2 for a handler with one dog or £3 with two dogs, plus the annual membership fee.  For further information see the Club's website www.exeterdogtrainingclub.co.uk/woodbury.aspx, e-mail edtc@toe-rag.com or telephone 01395 265764/513859

ESTATE AND LETTINGS AGENTS

Redferns  Independent Estate Agents for Woodbury and surrounding area.  Greenway, Woodbury EX5 1LP.  01392 872403

FLORISTS

The Little Flower Shop  Flower arrangements and decorated cakes for all special occasions - weddings.  Contact Michelle Conneeley 232917.

GARAGES

Woodbury Garage, The Arch.  233004  Mobile 07778 615428.  Mon. – Fri. 08.00-18.00.  Sat. 08.00-15.00.  Servicing, MOT’s and repairs.  Welding, Valeting Service.  Free collection and delivery.

Woodbury Car Breakers, Gilbrook.  232959.  Guaranteed used spares.  Vehicles collected.

HAIR STYLIST

Chez Michelle  Castle Cottage, Parsonage Way, Woodbury.  232042  Open Thurs/Fri/Sat.  09.00-13.00.

HALLS FOR HIRE

The Church Room, Woodbury  Small room, with use of kitchen available for lettings. Enquiries to Mike or Joyce Jeans 232544.

Woodbury Village Hall, Flower Street  Large Hall and Meeting Room (with use of kitchen) & Royal British Legion Room. Bookings: Mr Mike Bull  232688

IRONMONGER

Cyril Rowsell, The Arch  EX5 1LL.  232304.

Opening Hours:  Tues to Fri 08.30 to 13.00, 14.15 to 18.00.  Sat 09.00 to 13.00, 14.15 to 17.00.  (Thurs 08.30 to 13.00).  Garden, D.I.Y., Calor Gas.

LIBRARY (MOBILE)

Woodbury:  Every Thurs.  Car Park.  10.15 to 11.05.  Monthly Tuesday - Cottles Lane 11.50 to 12.00. From 7 Jan 08 (after Xmas/New Year break).

MILKMEN 

Dairy Crest Limited.  Deliver milk, eggs, cream, butter, fruit juices and yoghurt on Mon., Weds., Fri. – 01392 468207 .

PHOTOCOPIERS

Woodbury School, Reductions for large or regular orders.  (9.00 - 3.15).  232614.

PICTURE FRAMER

Quality local service for framing of oil paintings, watercolours, photographs, prints, needlework, collectibles etc. Home visits and deliveries.  Irene Dinneen.  239126.

PRE SCHOOLS

Maytree Pre School, Woodbury Village Hall  Registered for 24 children, ages 2 years 8 months to 5 years.  The group provides opportunities for children to meet together regularly to learn, express, experiment and develop through play.  It is a parent run and led charity group.  Chairperson: Claire Chapman – New Chair of both Pre School and Toddler Group . Contact no. 07931 515040

.  Supervisors: Claire Honour, Sue Bateman, Alison Brockbank.  Assistant: Dawn Reed.  Sessions held Monday to Friday 

PLAYGROUPS

Maytree Baby and Toddler Group, Woodbury Village Hall

For all children birth to 3 years.  The session runs Wed from 1.30pm - 3pm .  An opportunity for mums with young babies and children to meet whilst their children play including singing and craft activity.  Contact: Sarah Hales on 01395 232631

Gems Mother and Toddler Group  (0 – 5 years).  Alternate Fridays.  Christ Church.  Contact Alison Blackwell 239163.

POTTERY

Woodbury Studio Gallery  Individual Raku pieces with a changing display of other studio ceramics.  Annual exhibitions, mid September, for three weeks and Easter, of work by some of Britain’s leading makers.  Also good garden pots available.  Open Easter to Christmas: Monday to Friday 10.00 to 17.30, Saturday 10.00 to 13.00.  Winter open by appointment.  Tim Andrews.  233475.  www.timandrewsceramics.co.uk

PLUMBER

R.J. Pring, Heating and Plumbing Engineer.  Installations and repairs.  232246.  Mobile 07966 168615.

PUBLIC CONVENIENCES AND FREE CAR PARK: Flower Street, Woodbury.

PUBLIC HOUSES

The Maltsters Arms  Woodbury.  232218.  Jim and Sue Knighton. Large Restaurant.  Wide range of home-cooked food.  Real ales, Skittles, Darts.

The White Hart  Woodbury.  232221.  Sheila Rayson and Dave Hayman.  Home-made specials and full a-la-carte menu, Real Ale, Skittle Alley, Function Room. 

REGISTERED NUTRITIONAL CONSULTANT

Penny Campbell  RNCP B.Ed., B.ASc  Discover your nutritional health status through a nutritional analysis of body symptoms.  St. David’s Osteopathic Clinic, Exeter.  Tel: 01392 221321 or for home visits 01395 232442.

RESTAURANTS

La Synergie - Licensed Restaurant.  Gilbrook, Woodbury 232801.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.  Lunch 12.30 - Evenings 7.00 - See our advertisements in monthly magazine.

SECRETARIAL SERVICES

Karen Squires  Secretarial/Typing Services.  Home based. Audio/copy typing.  C.V.’s.  Manuscripts for Writers/Publishers.  Confidential Service.  233299.

STONEMASONS

Woodbury Stone Restoration Ltd.  Stone repair and repair and restoration of historic buildings and monuments.  David Price – Master Mason.  233037.

TREE SURGEON

Dartmoor Tree Surgeons Ltd.  G Joyce.  10 Park Way.  232854.  All aspects of professional tree and garden care.  Fully insured (£5m)

WOODMANTON STUDIO

Woodmanton Farm, Woodbury  EX5 1HQ  Tel: 239044 or 233609. E-Mail: info@woodmanton.co.uk

Beautifully furnished with ceiling projector, surround sound, DVD and inputs for PC equipment.  Wall mountings for exhibitions, whiteboards, nobo boards etc.  Plenty of parking, wheelchair access and disabled facilities, tea making facilities and food by arrangement.  Suitable for a wide range of business and social events including:  Teaching - Exhibitions - Club meetings - Formal meetings - Lectures and presentations - Training sessions - Seminars and small conferences.  Flexible seating configurations, capacity to seat 16-30.  Full or half-day basis.

 

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

 Park Close Community Centre Social Club  Primarily for residents of the Community but a limited number of Non-Resident Associate Members are accepted.  Weekly activities include:  Monday, 14.30 – Darts; Weds., 14.30 – Cards; Thurs., 14.30 – Crafts; Fri., 14.00 – Gentle Exercise.  19.30 – Bingo.  Events are organised during the year such as Outings, Coffee Mornings, Fish and Chip lunches.  Annual subscription £1.  Mrs J. Taylor 232875.

The Cork Club  Coach Outings arranged for 1st Saturday in July, annually.  Contact: Mrs June Barlow 232207.

Floral Arrangement Society  The object is to encourage the love of flowers through growing and arranging.  First Monday in the month at 14.15 in the Village Hall.  New members welcome.  Chairman: Mrs Jean Gill, Treasurer: Mrs Hazel Pyatt, 232667.  Contact the Secretary: Mrs Jill Effer 232890.

Football Club  Anyone wishing to play for the club should contact Club Secretary Mr J Bennett, 5 Critchards  239193 or Club Chairman D Sellick, 5 Govetts  232188.

Garden Club  Meets at the Village Hall on the second Tuesday of each month at 19.30.  Sub £5.  Club aims to foster interest in gardens by lectures, demonstrations and to encourage visits to private and public gardens.  Speakers from the topmost horticultural establishments of the South West.  Chairman: Mr E. Taylor 232802.

Woodbury Netball Club  Meet between April – September at Woodbury Primary School for training and friendly games.  Two teams play in Exmouth Winter League (September – March).  Combined team plays in Exeter Summer and Winter League.  Social events on a Thursday when not playing matches.  New members welcome.  Secretary: Belinda Russell 232420.  One off joining fee of £5.

Women's Institute  Joining the W.I. is a very good way of making new friends.  Meetings cater for varied interests.  Current affairs, travel, hobbies, crafts, cookery, with interesting talks and time for refreshment.  There is also a regular skittles meeting on Friday mornings.  New members welcome to come as visitors.  Monthly meetings, 2nd Thursday at 7.30pm in Woodbury Village Hall, except July and August, Garden Party July afternoon.  President: Sue Bury 233753.  Secretary: Margo Crundwell 232826.

Woodbury Youth Club  Christ Church, Parsonage Way.  School terms only including half terms.  10-13 years.  Tuesday.  18.30–20.00.  14-18 years.  Thursday 19.30-22.00.  General facilities, special events and workshops, out of club activities.  Youth advice and information also available.  Trained staff.  Just call in.  For more information, ring Ian Blackwell 239163.  

Woodbury Woodturners – the best woodturning club in the South West! The club aims to encourage and develop enthusiasm for the art and craft of woodturning. Meetings are held in the Village Hall on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm . Membership is open to all with an interest in woodturning, from beginners to professionals. For more information contact David Whitworth, (membership secretary) on 01392 874443 or Tim Savage, (secretary) on 01404 812672.

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