Panto time again?
Despite the heat of an early summer, Belstone Players are already recruiting for their biennial pantomime which this time will be Snow White and Several Dwarfs. They're open to negotiations on numbers so opportunity is (almost) unlimited. The players will be a meeting on Friday 11th May, at 7.30pm, in Belstone Village Hall to dash through a swift AGM before getting down to the business of planning anothe4 superb production, (somebody said). Those interested in 'treading the boards' or supporting in any of the thousand and one ways backstage, are invited to please go along. For any that are unable to get there but are desperate to join the top comic thespians or whose life will not be worth living if they don’t involved should relieve their anxiety by please contacting Eddy Hill on 01837 840332. Oh Yes They Should.

Players’ AGM
Those that might wish to find out if they can tread the boards by performing on stage or those that prefer to consider some advice on back-stage work might note that opportunity beckons on Tuesday, May 15th when the South Zeal Players hold their AGM in the Oxenham Arms, South Zeal.

Carnival boost by boot
The South Zeal Carnival committee members are inviting all car booters to a car boot sale on Sunday 20th May on the playing fields at South Zeal. Sellers can be accommodated from 9.00a.m. with buyers arriving from 10.00a.m. There will be refreshments available. For more details of the event or to book in, cars £5, vans £7 call 01837 840946 or 01837 840443.

Connecting with West Devon
At a recent Deanery Synod meeting two 'Connect' workers were present to introduce themselves and their work. Connect seeks to support young people and staff in secondary schools in Mid Devon in developing spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness. There are Connect workers in Queen Elizabeth Community College in Crediton and Okehampton College and anyone that would like to know more about their work can find more information by visiting www.connect-devon.com

Garden trip
A visit to Riverford Organics and a Forest Garden in Dartington is being organized on Saturday 19th May, as part of Belstone’s ‘Green Village’ Project. The forest garden is a mixture of trees, shrubs and perennial plants organised to mimic the structure of a natural forest. The system aims to be biologically sustainable, low maintenance and productive. They have been used for thousands of years in the Tropics but are a more recent introduction into temperate regions. The organisers can only take a maximum of 20 people but there may still a few places left on what should be a very interesting visit from which ideas may be gained for adoption in local gardens. The coach leaves Belstone Car Park at 9.00a.m. and should be back by 6.00p.m. Those going may either take along a packed lunch, or buy lunch at the Cider Press Centre and the people and number to call to check availability are Eddy and Robin Hill on 01837 840332.

Throwleigh Plant Sale
Throwleigh Annual Plant Sale is being held on Sunday May 20th in the Village Hall. The sale will run from 2.30pm until 5.00p.m. and teas will be available. The success of the sale is dependent upon as many people as possible bringing in items for sale so, those in the process of preparing summer flowers and vegetables might, please put aside a few extra that they could bring to the show. Apart from plants the organizers confirm that they are able to sell books, pots, tools and any other garden-related items. Larger items (e.g. garden furniture) can be sold on a 50/50 basis. All items for sale should be brought to the Village Hall please by 10.30am on May 20th. For further information please contact Judy Moss on 01647 433492.
Diary Date: - Throwleigh Fete and Horticultural Show will be held at the Hall on Saturday August 4th.