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time and the rest manned two safety boats a little more comfortably. This marks the first of a whole series of social jollies involving rowing during the summer months. If you’d like to join in the fun, or even do a bit or rowing, do get in touch with Anita at:
Anita.howard@
live.com and she will give you all the details you may need.
Pontoon Arrangements have been made
for the Waterhead Creek pontoon to be removed and broken-up and disposed of because of its leak- age of polystyrene granules in to the water. A new, rather smaller pontoon is now in place. The plan is to fix a post to the new pontoon to make access to boats easier for disabled or older sailors; in addition we are removing the moorings from on top of the pontoon to make movement safer and better. So if you want an historical record of our present pontoon, a thing of flair and beauty, you’d better get down there with your camera or your easel fast. Seriously though ...
Moor at 13 At the time of writing this ‘Moor at
13’ doesn’t quite exist but a bunch of people are working hard on it, and by the time you read this hope- fully it will be in full swing. What is it? Well, a new and very smart cafe/ deli in Kingswear with a quality vibe, with the intention of selling really good coffee. The brains behind it are Lottie Taylor and Jamie Felton; Lottie used to manage the Bayard’s Cove Inn in Dartmouth and of course, Jamie is the energy behind the rejuvenated Steam Packet in Kingswear which is now such a popular watering hole. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are on the menu to start off with, with the intention that evening meals
Norman Critchley has received the Kingswear Award for more than four decades of devoted voluntary service to the village church that ranged from raising the roof to sanding the floor. The silver plate is awarded annually
by the Parish Council in recognition of the special contribution made to village life by an individual. This year, the council chose to honour Norman Critchley. For 44 years he has helped many families to mark rites of passage such as baptisms, wed- dings and funerals, as well as assisting at Remembrance Services and other important community occasions. He was presented with the award
and a framed certificate at the end of the Morning Prayer service on Sunday 6th
Council, Jan Henshall. Cllr Henshall said: “When Norman
was nominated for this award, I thought ‘why haven’t we done this before?’. It is one of the few things that the Council has agreed on. It is a pleasure and a privilege to present this
May 2018 by Chairman of the Parish
will follow on once the business is established. They are hoping to provide 20 covers and serve us coffee from a coffee roaster from Roastworks, so if you are walking past the door you may find yourself lured in by the tempting aroma of roasting coffee. Good luck to both Lottie and
Jamie, a cracking good café and deli is just what we need.
Shop for Sale I have just been told that our
Kingswear Village Stores is for sale for £190,000; if anyone in the community wishes to find out more you can contact Christie & Co, Exeter, address Kings Wharf, The Quay, St Thomas, Exeter EX2 4AN, tel. 01392 799187.
Kingswear Award given to village church stalwart
a great strength to me and to the village. He has been a true stalwart and his dedication has helped the church to share joy and bring comfort to hundreds of people at key points in their lives, as well as reverence and respect at important times in village life.
“But Norman has been much more
award to him.” Former teacher Norman, who lives
in Hillhead with his wife, Gwenyth, has been Church Warden four times, serving for a total of 25 years. It is a voluntary role which carries official duties on the Parochial Church Council (PCC) and in church. He also served as Treasurer for the
PCCand for 20 years as a verger; an at- tendant in church services who assists the vicar and welcomes the congrega- tion. For some years he also acted as an altar Server. Local Team Rector, the Revd Ian
Blyde, paid tribute to him saying: “Over the years, Norman has been
than that. He has also played a pivotal role in keeping Kingswear alive with the sound of music. Since the death of our organist, the late Jack Farmer, Norman has faithfully organised music for our Sunday services.” On receiving the award, Norman
said: “I have always enjoyed doing what I have done here. Another name should be mentioned here, that of my wife, Gwenyth. There is always somebody behind me, reminding me, pushing me - it’s all been a great joy.”
Kingswear Church is open to visitors daily throughout the summer. Services take place at 10.30am every Sunday (except the fifth Sunday in a month). All are very welcome.
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