{"id":803,"date":"2012-12-06T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-12-06T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brentorpc.org.uk.uk\/?page_id=803"},"modified":"2022-10-03T20:23:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T20:23:51","slug":"brentor-scrapbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brentorpc.org.uk\/?page_id=803","title":{"rendered":"Memories of past events"},"content":{"rendered":"

A record of events that make Brentor a community……<\/span>
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There is so much going on in our small village, organised by a wide range of people, such as….
\nAuctions of Promises <\/strong>– Anne Clark and Sheryl Burroughs
\nBarbeques<\/strong> \u2013 The Village Hall Committee
\nBring a plate evenings<\/strong> – Various people each year
\nCoffee Mornings<\/strong> – Sheryl Burroughs
\nJumble Sales<\/strong> – Sheryl Burroughs
\nQuiz Nights<\/strong> – various people
\nTalks<\/strong> – Sheryl Burroughs
\nWine Evenings<\/strong> \u2013 Robin Burdfield
\nConcerts<\/strong> \u2013 V<\/em>arious local people underwrite and arrange these events – contact Dom Carnell on 810425 or Colin Dawes on 811079
\nBrenstock<\/strong> – a new music festival since 2016 – contact Dom Carnell on 810425
\nSummer Fayre<\/strong> – Clare Percival<\/p>\n

If you would like to contribute photographs or memories of past events please e-mail the editor at<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0editor@brentorpc.org.uk .<\/strong>
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Queen\u2019s Platinum Jubilee – June 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Over 20 effigies \u00a0were displayed around the village as a \u2018scarecrow trail\u2019, depicting different events during Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s 70 year reign. \u00a0<\/span>All were very imaginative and a great start to the Jubilee weekend celebrations.\"\"<\/a>\u00a0 There was an official planting of a cherry tree with a Platinum Jubilee plaque<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>at the playing field. \u00a0Mike Whitfield who has lived in the village for 50 years and has played a significant role in village life,\u00a0planted the tree.<\/p>\n

Finally there was an afternoon tea on Sunday, attended by over 170 villagers and hall supporters who were seated in the hall and marquee which were decorated with bunting and flowers.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The afternoon started with a drinks reception followed by a sit down tea. \u00a0There was abundant food, from savoury items and sandwiches to cakes and scones, all served with endless cups of tea. The event ended with a fantastic Jubilee cake made by newcomer to the village Caroline (now living in The Chapel) and a special raffle. \u00a0Proceeds from the raffle have been used to purchase a jubilee picnic bench at the village hall.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, on leaving every household and child received a commemorative mug.<\/p>\n

It was a lovely day with good weather and many expressed their thanks – it brought the village together after the pandemic. \u00a0Thanks go to the many helpers and bakers from around the village and to all who attended.<\/p>\n

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Carols by Candlelight 2021
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The Carols by Candlelight event at the Brentor Playing field was a ‘first’ for the BVH&PF and it was a magical evening! The Committee and the Edge Singers were kept on tenterhooks until the last minute with regards to the weather but we were lucky.<\/p>\n

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Images: Adrian Arnold<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Choir<\/a>On a cool but still and dry evening, carols and a medley of seasonal songs were beautifully performed by 25 choristers, accompanied by guitars, harmonica and the audience. The pavilion was suitably decorated, \"The<\/a>delicious warm mince pies and mulled wine were offered around under a magnificent starry sky. The choir and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the hour long event.
\n\u00a372.16 were donated towards special cancer treatment for Fran Mumford.
\nMany thanks to all of you who turned up. This could well become an annual occasion!<\/p>\n

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Brentor Tea Party 2019
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Anne Clarke<\/p><\/div>\n

The Brentor tea party held at the Village Hall on Saturday 20th June 2019 was more than just a tea party.<\/strong>\u00a0 It was\u00a0 also a surprise birthday party for Anne Clarke, who was about to celebrate her 85th birthday.\u00a0 Anne is a staunch supporter of the Village Hall, helping with just about all the village events held there, so the Village Hall and Playing Field Committee decided to thank her with a surprise party.\u00a0 And what a party, complete with a sumptuous high tea, birthday cake and bouquet of flowers.
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Congratulations, and thank you, Anne!<\/code><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Brentor Summer Fayre 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Brentor’s first ever Summer Fayre was held at Brentor Village Hall on 28th July 2018<\/p>\n

Although the 2018 spell of scorching weather came to an end the Fayre was a great success, attracting about 200 visitors and making almost \u00a31000 for Village Hall and Playing Field funds.
\nThe Village Hall was filled with produce show exhibits (but where were the entries for the children\u2019s competition?!).\u00a0 Cream teas, cakes and coffees were in abundance.\u00a0 Outside the burgers and vegan food stall were busy, as was the beer tent.\u00a0 Thank you also to the buskers who provided music during the fayre.\u00a0 The craft marquee was packed with exhibitors ranging from a glass blower to a doll\u2019s clothes stall.\u00a0 Another marquee featured Brentor stalls selling plants, cakes, pocket money items etc.\u00a0 There was also a children\u2019s craft activity table and dressing-up tent and a well-stocked Tombola stall.<\/p>\n

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The Summer Fayre committee hard at work planning the event<\/p><\/div>\n

Thanks must go to Clare Percival and the organising committee for all their hard work, and to the large band of volunteers who helped with erecting the marquees, staffing the stalls and acted as car park marshals.
\nAs well as a Dartmoor beer and cider tent there was a range of refreshments including teas, coffees, bacon rolls and cream teas inside the Village Hall and a vegan food caravan and\u00a0 BBQ serving a range of burgers and hotdogs.To echo the old Brentor Village Show, there was a small produce competition and photographic competition.<\/code><\/p>\n

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Fish Supper and Shanties 2018
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Brentor Village Hall was full to the gunwales for its first ‘Fish Supper’ event on 27th October 2018.\u00a0 The evening raised funds for the hall and also for the RNLI.\u00a0 <\/strong>Sea shanty singers ‘Missin’ Tackle’ from Brixham treated the audience of 70 to some rousing and moving shanties – the audience joined in with gusto when required!\u00a0 A great big thanks must go to them for inspiring the evening and for performing free of charge.<\/p>\n

Tables were laden with a vast array of delicious fish pies, fish cakes, even fish fingers! About twelve people contributed to the food, and thanks goes to them for all their hard work.\u00a0 Thanks must also go to Helen de Carles for taking on the organisation of the event and to Ian Drayner for providing the initial contact with ‘Missin\u2019 Tackle’.\u00a0 Not forgetting Sue, Sheryl, Anne and Clare who staffed the kitchen and to those who helped to decorate the hall with all things nautical.<\/p>\n\n

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Beating the Bounds 2018
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Brentor parish held a Beating the Bounds<\/em>\u00a0on Rogation Sunday, 6th May 2018, the traditional day for such an event.<\/strong>
\nIt was very fortunate that the day was one of the hottest May days on record. Over 100 walkers joined in the perambulation, not all walking the full 12.5 miles (but many did).\u00a0 More than 90 people attended the \u2018Medieval Feast\u2019 in the Village Hall after the walk and generously gave towards the \u00a3400 which was raised for the Village Hall and Playing Field.<\/p>\n

The photographs below have been generously provided by many of those taking part – if you have any of your own that you would like to submit please contact the Editor, Colin Dawes, at brentorvillage@btinternet.com .<\/p>\n\n

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Brenstock 2017<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Brenstock 2017, the second Brentor music festival to be held, was staged on Saturday 15th July at the Village Hall and grounds, and was bigger and even better than in 2016.\u00a0 The event was a sell-out, over 400 people attending.\u00a0 Over \u00a32000 was made<\/strong>, which goes to help maintain Brentor Village Hall as a major resource for the local community and to provide a fund for future Brenstocks.<\/p>\n

Two marquees housed an acoustic stage and main stage and there was non-stop music from 1.00pm until 11.30pm.\u00a0 Despite the wet weather everyone had a great time and line-up of 14 bands and performers was superb\u2026..<\/p>\n\n

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Brenstock 2016 – Brentor’s first music festival<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Brenstock 2016 was a sell-out, with over 250 visitors to coming to Brentor\u2019s first-ever music festival.\u00a0 <\/strong>The weather was kind, the food was good and the Castle Inn provided an excellent licenced bar.\u00a0 All the music acts were superb, from solo singers to the headlining Fireblockers.\u00a0 The Village Hall and marquees were decorated in a riot of colour and in the evening the dance floor was packed as the festival reached its climax.<\/p>\n

Thanks has to go to Dom Carnell and the Brenstock organising committee for all their hard work, and to the volunteers who helped throughout the day to make the event a safe and enjoyable one for all the visitors.\u00a0 Over \u00a31,000 was made<\/strong> which goes to the Village Hall and to provide a fund for future Brenstocks.<\/p>\n

You can go to the Brenstock website at www.brenstock.org.uk by clicking here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Yann Martel in Brentor 2014
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Yann Martel at the Brentor book group<\/p><\/div>\n

On 2nd January 2014 the Man Booker prize winner Yann Martel delighted members of the Brentor Book Group when he visited their meeting to discuss his writing.<\/p>\n

The Canadian author, from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is probably best known for his book Life of Pi, which was made into a film in 2012. He took time out from visiting his partner\u2019s family in the village to chat with group members who had chosen to read another of his works, Beatrice and Virgil, which took seven years to write and was published to mixed reviews. The novel is centred on ”representations\u201d of the holocaust, which Yann explained was quite a rarity as most books tackling this sensitive subject are almost always non-fiction. He also spent part of the evening discussing Life of Pi and the making of the film.<\/p>\n

Yann talked about the lengthy procedures involved in researching, writing, rewriting, editing and the eventual publication of a book. The group were then treated to a glimpse of his latest work when he read the first chapter of the book he has just completed, but which will not be published until later in 2014.<\/p>\n

Brentor Book Group is one of over 200 book groups in the county which are supported by Devon Library services.\u00a0 Each month Tavistock library supplies every member of the group with a copy of the book selected for reading and discussion. Yann Martel is a great supporter of public libraries and was Writer in Residence at Saskatoon library when he won the Man Booker Prize.<\/p>\n

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Mistletoe Fair 2013<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Brentor\u2019s Mistletoe Fair, held on 7th December 2013 was a great success. The Village Hall was thronged with visitors for much of the day and the stalls were packed with a wide array of seasonal gifts and decorations. Children enjoyed the Treasure Hunt game and the raffle provided lots of quality prizes. Thanks must go to all the people who put in so much work to make the day such a success, especially the team of organisers and the kitchen team who provided such excellent food throughout the day. Thanks should also got to all the members of the choirs who performed during the day. Hundreds of pounds were raised from this event, which will go towards funding the Village Hall and Playing Field. – Photos by Colin Dawes<\/p>\n\n

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Brentor Village Show<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For many years the village show was the highlight of the Brentor calendar, run by a dedicated team of villagers.\u00a0 It showcased local crafts and activities, with a thriving fruit and vegetable competition and baking competition.\u00a0 It became more and more difficult to find new volunteers to organise the show, so sadly the last one was held in 2013.\u00a0 Since 2018 the village show has been replaced with a Village Fayre, held alternately with the Brenstock music festival.<\/p>\n

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Centenary Hog Roast and Party 2013<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This event, held on 20th July 2013, celebrated the Village Hall building’s 100th anniversary.\u00a0 There was a hog roast followed by a party and the heatwave made the event a memorable occasion.\u00a0 The new marquee provided welcome shade and the event was attended by over 100 local people.\u00a0 A fitting celebration for a building that has been a focus for the village for so many years! – Photos by Colin Dawes<\/p>\n\n

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Auction of Promises 2013<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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– Photo by Colin Dawes<\/p><\/div>\n

The Auction, held at the Village Hall on 28th June, raised an impressive \u00a31,431 for the Village Hall and Playing Field’s funds.\u00a0 Thank you to everyone who bid at the auction for making it such a success.\u00a0 Thanks also to all the donors of ‘Promises’ that made the event possible.\u00a0 Sharon M’Quillin, our auctioneer, managed to maintain some sort of order and certainly managed to squeeze every penny from the audience!<\/p>\n

Special thanks to the organisers of the Auction, Anne Clark, Sheryl Burroughs and Sue Stephens, whose hard work made it such a great event.<\/p>\n

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Mistletoe Fair 2012<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Fair, held on Saturday 8th December 2012, was a great success.\u00a0 A beautifully decorated Village Hall was packed with stalls displaying presents, hand-made food and a wide variety of Christmas decorations.\u00a0 Throughout the day there was fresh home-made food and drinks and the hall was busy from 10.30am until the event closed at 3.30pm, with lots a visitors\u00a0joining us\u00a0from outside Brentor.\u00a0 About \u00a3900 was raised,\u00a0 which went towards the cost of running the Village Hall and Playing Field. – Photos by Colin Dawes<\/p>\n\n

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\u00a0Bonfire Night 2012<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis event was regularly held in the past but was revived in 2011 to 2013 to raise funds for the maintenance of the playing field.\u00a0 It was sometimes lucky with the weather and everyone who attended agreed that it is a great occasion, especially for younger people in the village. – Photos by Colin Dawes<\/p>\n\n

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Brentor Steam Day, May 2012<\/strong><\/span>
\nHeld at Brentor Station, this event was a huge success.\u00a0 It raised \u00a3740 for Brentor Village Hall and Playing Field, the funds being allocated to the improvement of the children’s play area.\u00a0 A miniature steam railway track was laid to provide rides and tickets were sold from the original Station ticket office. There was a variety of other attractions including children\u2019s activities, numerous model railway layouts and exhibitions, and the return for the day of the Brentor steam locomotive nameplate. The Station Buffet served railway themed food and there was a raffle and \u201cGuess the Weight of the Engine\u201d competition. The event was organised in association with Plymouth Miniature Steam. Special thanks must go to Eric and Sue Rhodes for generously opening the Railway Station for the event.\u00a0 – Photos by Colin Dawes unless otherwise attributed<\/p>\n\n

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Brentor Big Brunch 2012<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Brentor Big Brunch has raised over \u00a3200 towards the Village Hall fund.\u00a0\u00a0 About 100 people enjoyed Brunch at the village hall.<\/p>\n\n

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The reopening of Brentor Village Hall, 29-30 May 2010<\/strong><\/span>
\nAfter its major refurbishment the Village Hall reopened on 29th May 2010 and was celebrated by a ribbon cutting, village lunch and a special Villages in Action performance by poet and performer Matt Harvey. – Photos by Colin Dawes<\/p>\n\n

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– Photo by Colin Dawes<\/p><\/div>\n

Bangers and Mash at the Old Station, January 2010<\/strong>
\nThanks go to Sue and Eric Rhodes, who lived at the Old Station until 2016, for allowing their historic Brentor Station house to be used for this hugely successful event. Over \u00a3330 was raised for the Village Hall. Despite snow showers a large number of people joined the walk which started at 11am, led by Helen de Carles. At 12.30 they and many others enjoyed the meal of Bangers, Mash and Beans followed by Crumble and Custard – hearty warming food for a cold day, especially for those eating on the platform! We all enjoyed the friendly and relaxed atmosphere of the event. So much work was put in by all the helpers – thank you once again to everyone!<\/p>\n

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Refurbishing Brentor Village Hall, 2009 – 2010<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

By 2007 the Village Hall’s 1970s toilet and kitchen extension was beginning to decay.\u00a0 The kitchen floor was rotting, allowing free entry for mice!\u00a0 The toilets were cold, damp and mouldy, with ceilings collapsing from leaks in the roof.\u00a0 The main hall was in need of refurbishment and redecoration, and there was a shortage of storage space.\u00a0 It was decided to replace and extend the toilets, kitchen small store and to create a new entrance and store, as well as upgrading the main hall.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Almost \u00a3200,000 was raised to enable the work to be done, from November 2009 to May 2010 – Photos by Colin Dawes<\/p>\n\n

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Christmas Fair 2009<\/strong><\/span>
\nWhen the Village Hall was closed for refurbishment the Christmas Fair moved to Liddaton, courtesy of three residents who provided their homes for the purpose!\u00a0 It is now once more a regular event at the Village Hall, called the Mistletoe Fair,\u00a0 and raises at least \u00a3800 per year towards the cost of running the Hall – Photos by Colin Dawes<\/p>\n\n

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