Out and about in October.

Casting for the 'Mother Goose' pantomime is well underway with several new villagers in key roles. All we need now is for the second act to be written!

The 48 people who came on the Skaigh valley guided walk on 15 October were able to study a recently discovered photograph - the only one in existence as far as is known - of the great waterwheel in the valley. At 60ft diameter this was the largest wheel ever built on mainland Britain .

Over 50 players and supporters from Belstone Cricket Club enjoyed their Annual Dinner on 7 October. Final results: played 32 matches with 16 wins, 14 defeats, one drawn match and one abandoned.

Awards:
The Buckley Cup to Yeoford CC, who finished top of the table with seven wins out of eight games. 
The Woodward Cup for Batsman of the Year was won by Johnny Coburn, who, in his first season with the club, hit 350 runs at an average of 50 with a highest score of 80 not out. 

Aidan Easterbrook won the Telecare Cup for best overall bowling average, taking 25 wickets at 12.5 runs apiece. 
The Barton Best Bowling Award for the best figures in a single match was won by Jonathan Parsons who helped dismiss Ashburton for 31 with figures of nine overs, three maidens, six wickets for eight runs (the best Belstone figures since 1999). 
The Fielding Award went to Andrew Paterson, who held 13 catches. 
The Duck Cup was won by wicket-keeper Johnny Carter, who failed to trouble the scorer on five occasions. 
Scoring 514 runs in the season with a top score of 90, Phil Woods was the Best Young Cricketer. 
Voted Clubman of the Year by his team-mates was Andrew Paterson, whose all-round performance in his first season with the Club included 289 runs, 39 wickets and 13 catches.  
Other awards went to Sue Jones (Belstone Ladies Cricket), Chris Walpole (Good Servants Trophy) and Barry Woods (Non-Playing Member Award).'

Every Thurs and Friday in the month (except Thurs 24) - rehearsals for Belstone pantomime 'Mother Goose'. 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

Thurs 3rd Nov and every Thursday - Belstone Cafe and Post Office 9.30 to 12.30.  Great chat, super cheese scones, homemade jam, art cards.

Tues 1st Nov and every Tuesday - Belstone Art & Craft Group welcome anyone to join their sessions 9.30 to 12.30 in the Village Hall.  Details from Marion Walpole on 01837 840498.

Tues 1st Nov - Flu Clinic in Belstone Village Hall 2pm - 4.30pm .  No appointment necessary.

Saturday 12th Nov - Belstone Craft Fair 10.30am to 4.30pm . Perfect for your Christmas gifts

Thursday 24th Nov - South Tawton Garden Club present "Rhododendrons for your Garden" by Dr Richard Scrivener.  7.30pm , all welcome (members free, visitors £1).  Coffee and mince pies in the interval.