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Memorial Plaque in Clyst Honiton Church

by local historian CHRIS WISEMAN

Just about two years ago I visited Clyst Honiton church as part of my history research into war graves and memorials in the surrounding area. I was shocked to see that the closest church to Exeter Airport had no memorial in honour of all those who served at the former Fighter Station known as RAF Exeter between 1940-1945. In fact, there was no reference to the Second World War whatsoever.

I didn’t rest easy with this knowledge and took it upon myself to approach the Parish Council. I applied to the Exeter Diocese to have a memorial plaque inside the church and started the process of application. Finally after a lot of patience and hard work, I’m happy and proud to say that a small wooden memorial plaque was fitted to the North Eastern wall of the church just in time for the Remembrance Service in 2019.

With no funding for this project to-date, my own money was used to pay for the application and the plaque. A small price to pay in comparison to the many service men and women who served at Exeter’s RAF Fighter Station. Lest We Forget

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Treasure Trove!

Special thanks to Margaret and Dave Mogford, who came to our evening meeting in October with the most amazing collection of photographs of Old Pinhoe.

We’re planning to re-stage their amazing exhibition as a special Christmas treat for Pinhoe, so WATCH THIS SPACE!

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Pinhoe’s Favourite Trees

Nominate your favourite tree by sending an email to mail@portfoliofive.co.uk or writing your contact details in the PINHOE VILLAGE book in Alicia’s

  • Sheena Dick : Bishop’s Palace Horse Chestnut, Langaton Lane

Nominated by Sheena Dick, this beautiful young horse chestnut tree was grown from a conker found in the Bishop’s Palace, by local resident and Exeter city red-coat guide Ken Rodley. Sheena remembers Ken as a fascinating man and interesting speaker who was passionate about the city of Exeter. Ken planted the tree in the hedgerow alongside a beautiful beech – you can just see its autumn colours.

Pinhoe resident: Sheena Dick, Langaton Lane hedgerow (November 2019)
  • Cllr Duncan Wood: Station Road Oak
November 2019

If you walk through Station Road Playing Field towards the junction with Cumberland Way, you’ll find this magnificent oak tree stretching its boughs over the nearby bus stop and Pin Brook. Nominated by Councillor Duncan Wood.

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Community Field: Langaton Lane

Thanks to information from Alderman John Landers, we are beginning our investigations to reclaim the community field on Langaton Lane. This neglected haven of wildlife was given to the community and we are endeavouring to secure its future. Please contact us if you have any information; thank you.

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LANGATON LANE

Looking towards the Scout Hut

Regarding the proposed development at Langaton Lane, the following points have been sent to East Devon District Council:

• This stretch of Langaton Lane is characterised by a beautiful Devon hedgerow; limited management over time has created a rich habitat for wildlife along its length. Indeed this whole area has particularly strong biodiversity, benefitting from its proximity to Pin Brook. With the substantial and compelling evidence of the importance of natural wildlife linescapes, greater care must be taken to maintain this hedgerow within its context. It is nationally recognised and widely evidenced that replacement hedgerows are of scant value to local wildlife. Greater attention to the impact on the area’s biodiversity should be prioritised with substantial protection of existing wildlife habitats given more importance than the “pleasant first impression” of the development.
• There is local history underpinning this area; Langaton Lane is particularly valued by the local community of Pinhoe. Not only is it our route to the local Scout Hut, but it also leads to the Pinhoe community field. Any increase in traffic along this route will require careful integration for the safety of all pedestrians and careful consideration regarding safe access for all our community.
• Pin Brook is a valued waterscape for the Pinhoe community. Has the Westcountry Rivers Trust been consulted regarding the impact of additional surface water? We offer to undertake this, and ask for greater consideration and a more integrated approach to this landscape and the impact of this proposed development, especially since it is not in accordance with the Development Plan for East Devon. This site should be considered in the greater context of development further along Langaton Lane – compounding the impact of traffic, drainage and biodiversity.
We are looking forward to working with EDDC and Clyst Great Trees as part of the proposed Routes for Roots project. With all the benefits to mental and physical well-being, these historic routes connecting Pinhoe to our neighbouring communities are essential wildlife linescapes and an important, deeply valued part of our community infrastructure. 

Further planning information here> EDDC