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INSTOW ~ WESTLEIGH ~ WEST YELLAND

COMMUNITY ON SHOW 2007

What's On

The amateur classes along with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizewinners in each category will be on display in the Parish Hall. Some of these items will be for sale at 5pm. Most of the painting and drawing exhibits will be for sale throughout the day.

There will be four boards on view about the interesting history of West Yelland showing maps, footpaths and photographs prepared by John Collins of Ballards Crescent.

Instow in Bloom (IIB) will have on view its South West in Bloom award-winning video presentation on its floral and sculpture displays along with the triumphant portfolio assembled for the same competition. IIB heads for Coventry in September for the Britain in Bloom awards. IIB joined the Marine Conservation Society’s Adopt-a-Beach project four years ago. It is an environmental initiative to raise awareness of and take action against issues affecting our beaches and coastline. When we adopted Instow Beach, we undertook to become guardians of our beach and to clean and survey it on a quarterly basis. The findings are reported to the Marine Conservation Society. Volunteers do the beach cleaning. Most are from the area, but it is not unusual for those on holiday to participate.

The Instow & Yelland Woman’s Institute will be providing refreshments in the Parish Hall.
 

COMMUNITY ON SHOW TROPHY RACE
NORTH DEVON YACHT CLUB

The Community on Show race will be held at the North Devon Yacht Club. This will start at approximately 9:30 AM on Saturday, 21st July with the high tide.

Craft racing to include two-handed catamarans such as Dart 18’s and Spitfires, the latter to sport multi-coloured sails called gennakers. The biggest class will be the Sprint 15 cats, aboard which the single-handed crewman can be seen dangling from a trapeze wire if the wind is strong enough. More traditionally, the monohulls include the red-sailed Redwings and the most local of boats, the Wayfarer.

If conditions permit racing, which starts off from the Clubhouse, will follow a course along Instow sea front to a turning buoy named Puttermouth in front of the Cricket Club, then head off into the estuary to buoys further away and return. Usually there are two circuits of the course. Instow Quay provides a good viewing point.

The race will be run by a Race Officer from the Club and safety cover provided by fast rigid inflatable boats (RIBS) manned by volunteers always ready to jump in to the assistance of capsized boats – a fairly normal occurrence when the wind freshens!

MARINE EXHIBITS & ACTIVITIES

Walk down to Instow Beach and you'll see a terrific range of events and vehicles on display. There will be seriously heavy-duty lifeboat launching tractors, working rescue vehicles from the RNLI. There may also be a visit from the Inshore Atlantic Rescue craft at high tide. The RNLI will also have a souvenir stall.

Atlantic Watersports retailers with clothing, canoes, surfboards and kayaks for sale and trial (weather permitting). Herbs will be available from Graham Eaves.

The 11(ATT) Squadron (Royal Marines based in Instow) will be on hand with their equipment, such as DUKWs and Beach Recovery vehicles. The Royal Marines based at Instow will delight you with the history of the crafts, their military use and the training required achieving excellence in their operations. You may be able to climb aboard and examine the equipment for yourself. Bring your camera and have your picture taken exploring the amphibious crafts.

On Instow Quay at 11 AM enter the Children’s Crabbing Contest and win a prize for the largest crab or the most crabs caught. Entry forms can be completed in advance and can be obtained at the Yelland and Instow Post Office, Westleigh Inn and other venues throughout the parish. The completed entry form along with £1 is to be paid at time of contest. Children aged 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Bring bait, bucket and lines.

On the beach enjoy Helen & Jane’s BBQ of locally sources burgers and sausages along with veggie burgers. Relish the crepes prepared by the Instow Twinning Association. Take pleasure in listening to the Instow Community Primary School African Drummers or enter your pet in the dog show or the bicycle race on the beach. Visit the many exhibits and definitely treat yourself to having your face painted by local resident, Sarah Felgate. TRAMPS Trampolines & Inflatables will have their Bouncy Castle available for the children to enjoy.

For the first time there will be a Children’s Bicycle Race on the beach. The race will entail one lap around the designated area of the beach. The race participants will be divided into two groups – those aged 08-10 and those aged 11-13. Cycle helmets are compulsory. Fee is £1 and payable at time of entry. A parent or guardian must accompany the race participants.

The Torridge Maritime Volunteer Service will also have an exhibit. This is a newly-formed association in the region. Its primary purposes are to provide high quality training ashore and afloat to recognised standards; to provide training that is interesting, practical, sometimes exciting, often fun but always safe; and to maintain a corps of trained volunteers capable of supporting maritime authorities ashore and afloat whenever required.

The Kathleen & May is the last remaining wooden hull, three-masted, topsail schooner and is based at East-the-Water, Bideford. Due to her significant maritime importance, she is now listed in the core collection of the National Historic Ships Register. Unfortunately, she will be at sea at the time of the ‘Community on Show’. However, volunteers will be on hand to give you information on its history, guided tours, weddings and other events that can be held on board.

This very successful Family Dog Show is a fun chance for you to show everyone how special is your best friend. Classes are open to dogs and bitches of all ages, shapes and sizes. The 'Best in Show' will be awarded for the most points gained in classes. Rosettes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class. Entry fee is £1 per pet on time of contest. Entry forms can be completed prior to the judging and can be obtained at Yelland and Instow Post Office, and the Westleigh Inn. The classes are as follows:

A. Dog or bitch most like its handler
B. Waggiest tail
C. Best ‘six’ legs
D. Best trick
E. Most handsome dog
F. Prettiest bitch
G. Dog or bitch judges would most like to take home
H. Most appealing eyes

All dogs must be on leads.

All children aged 15 years and younger must be accompanied by adults when entering competitions or boarding any of the landing crafts.

COMMODORE HOTEL CAR PARK

Devon County Council’s community bus will be on hand to give advice on how to reduce carbon footprints and carbon emissions. The county wide Climate Change Campaign highlights the ways in which everyone can make their own small changes to make a big difference overall. The community roadshow tour of the County will help to provide information and advice on ways to reduce climate change with a range of experts on board. We can all help to make Devon the greenest county in England.

The Northern Devon Coast & Countryside Service (NDCCS) is a partnership organisation hosted by Devon County Council that is working for the rural environment in northern Devon. Its mission is to: “TO WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY SERVICE FOR THE NORTHERN DEVON COAST & COUNTRYSIDE, TO SECURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE & SAFE-GUARD THE SPECIAL CHARACTER OF THE AREA.” The NDCCS has three key areas of work, each with its own dedicated team with the overall aim of co-ordinating and promoting the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. These are Access and Interpretation, Landscape and Biodiversity and the team that manages the North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty working with and involving the community at all stages. The service works primarily on environmental and education initiatives but also supports and initiates economic work for sustainable tourism and agriculture.

One of the last salmon boats that frequent the estuary will be on view along with interesting information on our fishing heritage.

The Two Rivers Wind Ensemble will be playing music to suit all tastes from classical to jazz. contemporary, show/film/TV tunes, pop songs, etc. You name it and they will try to play it!

The Instow Healers When life is hectic and stressful, what could be nicer
than allowing yourself some time to relax and recharge
your batteries? So please come along to the car park for a chat and some healing if you so wish.

Foraging for Food "There is increasing interest in 'wild food' that can be found in the countryside. Come along to an informal talk about why, where and how you can gather your own wild harvest, and look at some locally collected specimens." Helen Gray will do a little talk, and then people can look at the books used for identification and collect some samples to look for as well. This will be the time to ask Helen questions or raise any concerns you may have about ‘foraging’. There will also be information available on the Yarner Trust.

Philip Molyneux will be exhibiting his art of wood turning. Dee Pearl will show and sale handcrafted jewellery. Joan Broad will have on show and for sale handmade cards, plaques and calendars.

Simon Moore, well-known ceramist and Instow resident, will be exhibiting some of his collection of coloured glass vessels. Also come and enjoy the art of designing and making garden clay pots.

Sunday, 22 July 2007
PICNIC AREA, TARKA TRAIL
 

On Sunday, 1-4 pm enjoy an Old Fashion English Picnic. Join in the Children & Adult games that will take place, such as, relays and 3-legged races. Admission is £1 per person.

At 2 pm, Calvin Cumiskey, internationally renowned story teller, has been featured at the Hay Literary, Edinburgh and Glastonbury festivals. Calvin specialises in working with the youth of all ages, especially the 'young at heart'. The site is midway between Instow Cricket Club and the old West Yelland power station.

No refreshments will be available.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE MAY BE MORE EVENTS AND EXHIBITORS AT THE TIME OF THE INSTOW & WEST YELLAND SEGMENTS OF THE ‘COMMUNITY ON SHOW’; HOWEVER, AT THE TIME OF PRINTING OF THE PROGRAMME ALL OF THOSE COMMITTED TO PARTICIPATE HAVE BEEN LISTED.