WHIMPLE ARTS AND CRAFTS EXHIBITION YOUR CHANCE
TO SHINE
Whimple History Society is sponsoring an Arts and Crafts Exhibition
in the Victory Hall on Saturday 16th April from noon to 4.00 p.m.
The Exhibition is intended to illustrate and celebrate the variety
and wealth of artistic talent that exists in our village and the
surrounding area.
Whatever your hobby - be it sewing, patchwork, painting or drawing
,modelling, working with wood or metal or creating from all types
of material - then this is your opportunity to exhibit your work
and if you wish, to demonstrate your skills.
We will have a large number of tables available so that you can
have space to show your exhibits and the flexibility to demonstarte
how you make them. Alternatively, if you I have one piece, or a
small number of items, then we can make arrangements to display
: them to their best advantage, perhaps with other artists producing
similar pieces. There is no charge to enter items in the Exhibition.
If you wish to sell any items then we would ask that you donate
a small commission to the History Society (say 5%) to help cover
the costs of the Exhibition.
The event will be advertised as widely as possible in the local
area and media. The
actual Exhibition opens at midday but the hall will be open from
10.00 a.m.to enable
setting up to take place. If you wish to be part of this event,
and you have not already
done so, then contact Adrian Williams on 01404822430 before the
middle of March to
reserve a space.
Heritage Centre goes Hi-Tech!
The centre will soon have a new display board
with an integral touch-screen display showing the history of cyder
making. It is hoped that it will be in place bfore the opening of
the season.
CHANGES TO THE HERITAGE CENTRE EXHIBITS FOR
2011
The Society in association with Whimple Cricket, Football and Tennis
Clubs is planning an exhibition at the Heritage Centre in 2011 to
celebrate 20 years since the opening of the Knowle Cross Recreation
Ground. We are interested in obtaining any artefacts, photographs
or written or spoken memories of your days playing any sport in
the village. The exhibition can only be as good as its input so
we are relying on you. We would like you to search through your
loft and stored items and we are gathering information now. Information
etc can be delivered to Alan Smith, at 8, Webbers Close or e-mailed
to ags@agsmith.fsworld.co.uk or info @whimple .org.
Thanks to the Centre's membership of the East Devon Museums Group
we have been given a share of some funding granted to the Group.
With this funding we are having some new display panels and a Touchscreen
unit in the Whiteway gallery to enable us to show more of our collection
of photographs about cyder making and the Whiteways Company. The
panels are being made professionally and will complement the items
already in the Whiteway gallery.
In addition we have been given on loan a superb model of a Cyder
Barn and many handmade items to go with it all of which were made
by the late Mr. Brian Nickols and given to us by Mrs Jenny Nickols,
formerly of the Toy Museum in Whimple. We are having a custom plinth
and perspex cover made for this so that it can be placed on display
and admired safely.
Some of the usual items on display in the main gallery will also
be refreshed so there will be plenty of new areas for members and
visitors to look at.
The Pomona Book
We have a very old and interesting book on display in the Centre.
There is a display screen showing much of the contents. However,
Adam Montague has produced a most interesting write up on the book
and you can read it by following this link, http://devon-apples.co.uk/index.php?page=1729-pomona
ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
Members are reminded that yearly subscriptions are now due
on 1st January.
Single member £10 Dual membership £15.
Well done, and thank you for your support
The Committee is pleased to report that the Auction again proved
to be an
overwhelming success. The total raised was in excess of £1,800
a remarkable effort by all those involved. The Committee would like
to thank the following for their generous contribution of 66 lots
:-
Ark Pottery, Bicton Gardens, Mrs. H. Bowker, Mrs. B. Boyd, Mr. A.
Bratt,
Baroness Browning, Mrs. M. Burrough, Mr. & Mrs. D. Calver, Castle
Drogo, Crealy
Park, Mr. & Mrs.J. Creasy, Country Cottage Crafts, Mr. S. H.
Daniel, Mr. & Mrs. J.
Discombe, Escot Estate, Mrs. S. Evans, Exeter Chiefs RFC, Feniton
Bowling Club,
Mr & Mrs. M Gammell, Halos of Whimple, Mr. I. Hardcastle, Mr.
R. Hawkins,Mr.
P. Hunt, Mr. P. Johnson, Mrs. J. Lovering, Mr. & Mrs. P. Mallett,
Mrs. J. Mitchell,
National Marine Aquarium, O' Hanlon's Brewery, Otter Nurseries,
Mr. P. Parnell,
Powderham Castle, Pecorama, Perkins Pet and Country Store, Christopher
Piper
Wines, Mr G. Potbury, Rockbeare Motor Services, Sainsburys, Mrs.
P. Scanlan,
Seaton Tramway, Mr. R. Sheahan, Mr. A. Smith, South Devon Railway,Stuart
Line
Cruises,, The Thirsty Farmer, Mrs. A. Thomas, Mr. K. Thompson, Mr.
C. Tidball,
Mr. W. Trump, Vale Veterinnary Clinic, West Somerset Railway, Mr.
A. Williams,
Mr. M. Willliams. , ..;,,;!.fIM..,.( h,,
The money raised will help towards the annual running cost of the
The Heritage Centre.
The evening was enjoyed by over eighty members and friends and all
that we can say is that anyone who couldn't make the evening missed
out on a highly entertaining and social evening. Our auctioneer
Mr. David Williams, from Oaks and Partners, has a rare skill, he
can make people laugh who are spending money. A big vote of thanks
is due to David for his professional services and his humour.
Mr. E. V. M. Whiteway
In the last newsletter we reported the death of Mr. E. V.M. Whiteway.
As you are all probably aware he was a generous benefactor to the
Society ever since its formation in 1989. There is no doubt that
without the generosity of Mr. And Mrs. E.V.M. Whiteway the three
phases of development of the Heritage Centre would not have been
completed so far ahead of schedule.
The fact that he was the archivist for Whiteway's Cyder Company
resulted in an immense amount of material including, photographs,
advertising material, artefacts and Company records etc. coming
into the possession of the History Society.
Despite living in Exeter, he always maintained a keen interest in
all aspects of Whimple village life. One of his abiding interests
was the origin of the word Whimple. He was of the opinion that it
was derived from two Celtic words Gwyn, meaning white or holy and
Pwl meaning pool or stream. His preferred interpretation was 'white
pool'.
The Committee feels that the Society should recognise the immense
contribution that Mr. & Mrs. E.V.M. Whiteway have made and has
decided to place a plaque on one of the chairs that he donated,
commemorating his generosity. In addition we are also going to place
a brass plaque under the photograph of Eric and Adrienne, which
is in the entrance to the Whiteway Gallery, and it will record the
generosity of both Eric and Adrienne to the Whimple History Society.
Perhaps the last paragraph of the eulogy given by his godson, Andrew
Whiteway, sums up his contribution to the Society and East Devon.
"I think it is fair to say that Eric Victor Morgan Whiteway
was from a generation that does not exist anymore, more's the pity,
but his full and varied contribution to the life of this part of
Devon will be remembered for along time to come".
Stewarding of the Heritage Centre
The Heritage Centre will reopen on Saturday 2nd April 2011 and will
be open every Saturday from 10.30 to 16.00 and every Wednesday from
14.00. to 16.00. It will close for the Winter on September 29th.
The Committee would like to thank all members who kindly helped
out with stewarding last year.
The Heritage Centre will reopen on Saturday 2nd April. It will be
open every Saturday from 10.30 to 16.00 p.m. and every Wednesday
from 14.00 p.m. to 16.00 p.m. until Saturday 26th September. On
Saturdays, we desperately require two stewards for each of the two
sessions from 10.15 a.m. to 13.15 p.m. and from 13.15 p.m. to 16.00
p.m. In recent years we have been grateful to Mr. I. Hardcastle
and Mr. D. Rastall who do the stewarding on Wednesday afternoons.
If you could help on Wednesdays it would give these two members
a welcome break from time to time. If you can manage to fill some
of the dates mentioned above, could you either phone the Centre
during opening hours (tel: 01404 822499) or Mr D. Smith on 01404822123
. Your support will be greatly appreciated
Anyone can be a steward, the induction process is most painless
and only lasts a few minutes. Please note that local knowledge is
not a requirement for Stewarding.
Can You Help?
The History Society is looking for someone to help out with the
running of the Heritage Centre, Would you be interested in planning
and helping out with the preparation of new displays? Are there
subjects about the village and its history which you would like
to see in the Heritage Centre? Each year we aim to have a specific
new theme as well as changing some of the content of the existing
displays. We need to start planning now for next year's exhibits
so your assistance and imagination would be of great help to the
Society. In addition our exhibits need care and attention just like
anything else and if you could spare the time to help with this
conservation we would be delighted to welcome you to our volunteer
group. Full guidance will be given initially and help is always
available from the Curator and committee members. If you would like
to support your village Heritage Centre in this way please ring
Alan Smith on 822977 to get more information.
New Store, Workshop and
Display Area
The final stage of the Heritage Centre development has no\v been
completed. The old asbestos shed has been replaced by a purpose
built store and workshop. Committee members have decorated the inside
of the building and it will be ready for use next year. The building
has three rooms, there purposes are as follows:-
(i) a workshop room where items can repaired/renovated and displays
can be constructed.
(ii) a storage area where items can be kept without fear of damage
(iii) an area where rural crafts can be demonstrated and hopefully
a small cider press constructed.
Prizes for Raffles
Over the years members have been very generous in providing prizes
for the raffles held at the Society's events throughout the year.
Once more the Committee is making an appeal for prizes for the events
of the next twelve months. If you have an item suitable as a prize
please give it to a member of the Committee OT hand it over at the
Raffle Stall at a future event.
The Society has been well provided with prizes in the past and has
never had to buy any. Thank you to all who have given in the past,
it is appreciated.
Junior Membership
Following the success of our joint efforts with the local Primary
School with the Wassailing Princess competition and the School Exhibition
it has been decided that as from the 1st January 2011 to offer free
membership to local school children. In fact the local Primary School
has been invited to run a competition to produce a junior membership
card.
2011 Calendars
The Society's 2011 Calendar is now available and can be purchased
at the Heritage
Centre until the end of September. Sales have been brisk so buy
now to avoid
|disappointment
Junior Membership
Following the success of our joint efforts with the local Primary
School with the Wassailing Princess competition and the School Exhibition
it has been decided that as from the 1st January 2011 to offer free
membership to local school children. In fact the local Primary School
has been invited to run a competition to produce a junior membership
card.
Gift Aid Scheme - Annual Subscription
The Society has negotiated with the Inland Revenue to be able to
reclaim Gift Aid on annual subscriptions, for those persons registered
for the Gift Aid Scheme. Members who complete an Annual Tax Return
are therefore asked to include relevant details of their subscription
in their return. Paragraph Q15 A of the Return is applicable.
Giving Through The Self Assessment Tax Return
The Society has negotiated with the Inland Revenue to participate
in the new scheme allowing members to nominate the Society to receive
their tax repayments as a donation. This scheme applies to Self
Assessment Tax Returns only. Members wishing to participate in the
Scheme should complete paragraph Q10A of their Tax return. The Charity
code to be quoted there is: ZAF17MG
