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South Molton Tourist Information
‘Not Just for Tourists’
Sharon & Tony are waiting to welcome you at South Molton Tourist Information
We are your one stop shop for Bus & Train Time Tables, Theatre Guides,
Tide Times, Local Event Information and so much more
Throughout the year we will be selling Local Event Tickets including:
Devon County, Mid & North Devon Shows.
Please support the Tourist Office by buying your tickets from us.
Don’t forget Show tickets are cheaper when bought in advance.
We are agents for the beautiful Lundy Island, when was the last time you visited? We also sell advance
tickets to the Eden Project, tickets bought through us are even cheaper than buying direct from the
Eden Project website and you avoid waiting in the long queues when you get there.
We are agents for National Express – there’s no booking fee if you book through us and don’t forget to
ask about the Discount Cards available for Over 60’s, Disabled, Young People (16-26yrs) & Families.
We have lots of Local Interest Books and Maps for sale alongside our wide range of Greetings Cards,
Magnets & Key-rings. We also sell the Exmoor Flag Merchandise including Mugs, Large Flags, Desktop Flags, Bumper & Window Stickers and Lapel Pins. Until the end of May mention/enter the code –
information10 to get 10% off purchases in store or from our online shop
Throughout the summer we are open six days a week:
Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat 10am-4pm, Thu 9.30am-4pm and Wed 10am-2pm
Tel: 01769 574122 or visit www.visitsouthmolton.co.uk
RIVERSIDE
CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK
SOUTH MOLTON
Now Open All Day
On Saturdays!
Your Local
Independent
Veterinary Centre
SOUTH MOLTON
TEL: 01769 572176
www.marketvets.co.uk
SPECIAL WEEKEND EVENTS
Friday 27TH May Live Irish Music Weekend. Camping plus full weekend entertainment . Evening Tickets phone for details
Plus One Off Special TOYAH WILCOX
& HER BAND LIVE 8th July Jason Toft
Saturday 9th July TOYAH WILCOX AND
HER BAND supporting act Elles Bailey
WEEKEND CAMPING WITH ALL THE
ENTERTAINMENT JUST £50.00 PER
PERSON or Evening Tickets: Friday Night:
£5 pp [donated to Riverside chosen charities]
Saturday Night £30pp Bar & Food
Entry By Ticket Only
Email [email protected]
For full details phone 01769 579269
A real taste of Devon ®
***
Real Ale & Cider
Festival
July 23rd & 24th
***
Kings Nympton, North Devon
EX37 9ST
Telephone: 01769 580 406
[email protected]
www.thegroveinn.co.uk
TRY SOMETHING NEW, something that's Enjoyable, Social, Rewarding, Healthy and Satisfying.
Interested? then try playing Bowls. Come along
to South Molton Bowling Club on Sunday 8th
May at 2.30pm. The Club is holding an Open
afternoon. It is an activity which suits all ages.
You do not need to be mega fit nor do you need
a partner and it is relatively inexpensive.
Equipment will be provided - we just ask that you
wear flat, smooth soled shoes if possible.
Further free coaching sessions will be offered
before deciding if this is an activity you wish to
take up. Membership for those new to bowling is
very much reduced in the first year.
If May 8th is not convenient but you would like
to try bowls then come along on a Monday evening at 6.30pm thereafter during May and June or
tel 01598 740457
S Molton & Chulmleigh District Children’s Centre
It is with regret that we say goodbye to Emma
Newcombe. She has been a big part of the Centre and has worked very hard to ensure good
outcomes for the children and families she has
worked with. We are all sorry to see her go, however we wish her luck in her new venture.
Stay and Play Monday 9.30–11.30am come
and have some fun with your children. Meet the
lovely volunteers and enjoy the splendid activities they provide for you and your children to explore together. There’s lots to do from messy
play to outdoor exploration. A snack is provided;
no need to bring anything apart from yourselves.
Speech & Language We are hoping to run a
play based speech and language course in the
Chulmleigh area hopefully at the Pavilion with in
the toddler group. If you would like any further
information please contact Sharon or Sophie on
01769 579615.
Chimney sweeping
GET UP TO SPEED,
part of the Connecting Devon and Somerset programme, delivers free talks and workshops for
communities and businesses to help boost digital
skills, and enable people to make the most of
faster broadband speeds. We cover topics such
as: • Choosing a broadband deal • Introduction to
iPads • Getting started on Facebook and Twitter •
Google Apps for home and business • How to
use Skype • Staying safe online • Using the
Cloud at home or work • Digital marketing • Using
social media for your business • Selling online
We wanted you to be aware of the free events
we are running this year that may be of benefit to
the residents and businesses in your community.
Our list of upcoming events can be found at:
http://www. connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/
events.
We are always on the lookout for community
venues to run free sessions. If you are able to
provide a public venue with Wi-Fi and disabled
access - such as village hall, pub function room,
library, or community centre - please do let us
know! Get in touch by email [email protected] or phone 0300 123 1185
Chulmleigh Tennis Club is holding a Great British Tennis Weekend on Saturday 14th and Sunday
15th May. There will be a free family session
from 10-11.30am on Saturday, where everyone
will have a chance to try out the ball cannon, play
touch and mini tennis. This is aimed at children of
all ages!
On Sunday, from 10-12, there will be a social
session where players mix up and play singles
and doubles friendly matches with nothing too
serious! Come and have fun! www.facebook.
com/chulmleightennisclub/, chulmleightennis
[email protected] 01769 580819
Children's Hospice SW
On Tuesday 3rd May from 10-11am a Silver Coffee morning at Kingsnympton Baby &Toddler
Group at the Parish Hall. Bring us your silver for
this great cause! Cake stall, silver craft activities,
Draw and more. ALL WELCOME. £2 admission.
Sell your LP Records for £££s
Rascal Records
Hetas and APICS registered
Brush & vacuum
Certificate issued
Insured
South Molton Pannier Market
Call: Taylor Made Projects
on 01271 900450
[email protected]
Thursday
8am-1pm
March-December
See Hear on Wheels
Equipment demonstrations, loans,
information and advice for people who
have hearing and/or sight loss.
LET'S GO DANCING
Professional tuition in
Ballroom Latin and Sequence Dancing
For Weekly Sessions and Events Visit
www.happy-feet-dance.co.uk
Bishops Nympton Dance Club
See diary for locations and dates
Filleigh Village Hall
For information: See Hear Centre
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.livingoptions.org
Tel:
01271 373236
Text:
07831 515809
Registered charity No: 1102489
DEVON LIBRARIES
Libraries Unlimited, a staff and
community-owned social enterprise, was established with the support of Devon
County Council. They will now run the Library
Service for the Council to secure the future of all
50 of the County’s libraries and save a further
£1.5 million in addition to the £3 million already
saved from the budget over the past three years.
The County Council remains responsible for the
Service, but now commission its delivery from
Libraries Unlimited, which is managed by Chief
Executive Ciara Eastell and led by a Board of
Trustees recruited from library staff, library
Friends Groups and independent members of the
Devon community.
Information for library users is at www.devon.
gov.uk/libraries. More information about Libraries
Unlimited is at https://librariesunlimited.org.uk/
S Molton Amnesty Group thanks all those who
attended our recent fund raising concert which
raised over £300.
We are especially grateful to all the students and
ex students and to “David Plumb and Friends”
who gave us such an entertaining evening.
Stuart’s Quirky Quotes
From the Alterative Dictionary
Logarithms - Lumberjack’s Pop Band
Infantry - Young Trees
Lactic - A Broken Clock
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES
Fully qualified teacher
Ballroom
Latin American
Modern Sequence
Filleigh Village Hall
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
Call 01769 572384
The Village Hall committee would like to give
MEGA thanks for all who helped to make The Big
Breakfast such a success. The Sexon/Sanders
family and helpers who cooked and served; the
local businesses that generously contributed:Simmons-fruit and veg; Sally Darley-eggs; Sainsburys and Mole Valley Farmers-draw prizes; the
217 folk who ate the breakfasts and Filleigh Village Hall for allowing free of the facilities; plus
Pam Wild who ran the draw. The profit of £1,72520 has been taken to the North Devon Hospice.
Devon Association of Local Councils
DALC is a membership organisation run by and
for its 357 member councils for over 50 years. It
is our aim to represent, advise, consult, communicate, train, inform and listen. As the voice of
local councils we welcome ideas and seek
thoughts from all.
Local forthcoming courses available for DALC
members only are:
18th May 2016, 18.30 – 21.00
New Councillors Short Course, South Molton
8th June 2016, 18.30 – 21.00
Chairmanship, South Molton
Bookings for our training courses can only be
made via the DALC websitewww.devonalc.org.uk
S Molton Swimming Pool 20th anniversary
We welcome everyone to our Open Day on Sunday 22 May 10am-12noon, 1.30-3.30pm. Come
and have a cup of tea and a piece of birthday
cake; see the display and watch our families and
young people enjoy the pool. The trustees and
pool staff look forward to seeing you.
As we celebrate our 20th birthday, The Queen
approaches her 90th! To celebrate we are
planning a 90 length sponsored swim in June.
Any age can join in; just pick up a sponsor form
from the pool and find family and friends to sponsor you. The money we raise will go towards renovating the pool.
MAY
30 - 7th May Exmoor Walking Festival
1 May Day
Charity Car Boot Sale, Old Tesco's, Barnstaple, sellers 9am,
buyers 10am-2pm 07999 445489 and every Sunday
Charity Cricket Match, barbecue, N Molton YFC, Sports Hall,
07763 452004
Rogation Service, Parish Church, Cheldon, 6.30pm
2 May-16 June Simonsbath Festival; art exhibition, Boevey’s
2 Early Spring Bank Holiday: Bins collected 1 day late this week
Flea Market, Pannier Mkt, S Molton, 10am-3pm 07989 619745
Point-to-Point, Stevenstone Hunt, Vauterhill, High Bickington,
2pm 01409 241607
Eat Dirt on Exmoor Mountain bike event, Dulverton Booking
essential 01598 763055
Beauty of Molland, walk, Church Car Park, 10.30am 01271
863001 7.3 miles
Woodland Walk to Temple, from Car Park, Village Hall,
Filleigh, 2pm 01598 760332 2 miles
Maypole Dancing, Exford School Children, Village Green, 24pm 01643 831451
Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 2.30pm and
every Monday
Badminton, Village Hall, Filleigh, 8pm 01598 760332 and
every Monday
3 Silver Party for Children’s Hospice, Kingsnympton Parent and
Toddler Group, Parish Hall, 10-11am
Rural Outreach advice, Amory Centre, S Molton, 10am-1pm
appts 07971 824911 and every Tuesday
Over Hills to the Royal Oak, walk, from Lanacre Bridge,
10.30am 01271 863001 6.5 miles
Yoga, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 10.15-11.45am 01884
253229 and every Tuesday
Bounce & Rhyme, S Molton Library, 10.30am and every Tue
S Molton Town Clerk Surgery, Amory Centre, 2-4pm 01769
572501 and every Tuesday
S Molton Hearing Loss Group, Age Concern Pop-in, 2-4pm
01271 373236
Dulverton Walk, Heritage Centre, 4pm 2 miles 07969 243887
Meditation, Simon Millward, Rose and Crown, S Molton,
6.30pm 01769 579829 and every Tuesday
Ballroom Latin Sequence dancing, Bishops Nympton Dance Cl,
Parish Hall, from 6.30pm 01769 550555 and every Tuesday
Ballroom Dance Classes, Village Hall, Filleigh 01769 572384
and every Tuesday
Amnesty International meeting, George, S Molton, 7.30pm
Archdeacon’s Visitation, Parish Church Witheridge, 7.30pm
4 Coffee morning, Methodist Schoolroom, Brayford, 10.30
Coffee Club, Methodist Schoolroom, Kingsnympton, 10-12noon
Boat and Brushcraft walk, Wimbleball Lake Café, 10.30am
4.7 miles 01271 863001
Clapper to Moor walk, Tarr Steps Car Park, 10.30am 5.5 miles
01271 863001
Annual Stallion Parade, Exmoor Pony Society, Raleigh’s Cross,
10.30-12noon 01884 839930
S Molton Volunteer Bureau, Amory Centre, 2-4pm 01769
573167
Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 7.30pm 07772
757124 and every Wednesday
Ballroom Dance Classes, Village Hall, Filleigh 01769 572384
and every Wednesday
Badminton, Parish Hall, Kings Nympton, 7.30pm 01769 580581
and every Wednesday
5 Election for Police Commissioner
Country Market, Pannier Market, S Molton 8.30am-1pm and
every Thursday
Pilates, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, intermediate 9.30 and
beginners 10.30am 01769 580618 and every Thursday
N Devon Voluntary Services drop-in, Amory Centre, S Molton
10-1pm 01271 866300 & every Thursday
Rural Outreach advice, Amory Centre, S Molton, 10am-1pm
appts 07971 824911 and every Thursday
Citizens Advice Bureau, Amory Centre, S Molton appointments
03444 111444 & every Thursday
Plough & Share Credit Union, Amory Centre, S Molton, 10am12noon and every Thursday
Old Bold and Crafty, Age Concern, S Molton, 2-4pm 01769
575952 and every Thursday
Dulverton Heritage Walk, Heritage Centre, 2pm 3.5 miles
Friends of S Molton Museum AGM, Museum, 7pm
Short Mat Bowls, Village Hall, Filleigh, 7.30 & every Thurs
Old Tyme and Sequence Dance Club, Parish Church Hall, S
Molton, 7.30-9.30pm 01769 579249
6 Art Group, Village Hall, Knowstone, 10-12 and every Friday
S Molton Foodbank, 10.30am-1.30pm 07542 184276/ 07874
206438 and every Friday
Craft Group, S Molton Library, 4-5.30pm
S Molton Archive Georgenympton, meet Central Carpark, 5.45
The Joke, Will Adamsdale and co, age 12+, Heywood Hall,
Chulmleigh Community College, 7pm 01769 580215 Beaford
Quiz and carvery for SWTREC, Sportsman’s Inn, Sandyway, 7
Wells Cathedral Vicars Choral concert, Parish Church,
Simonsbath, 7.30pm book 01643 831451
Auction of Promises, Friends of Cutcombe and Timberscombe
Schools, Moorland Hall, Wheddon Cross
7-8 Swimming courses for up to 4yrs, Swim Baby Swim, S Molton
Swimming Pool 01271 593704 and every Sat/Sun
7 Pannier Market S Molton 8am-1pm & every Saturday
Sat Plant Sale, Village Hall, Chittlehamholt, 10am-12noon 01769
540389
Coffee morning, Methodist Church Schoolrooms,
Chittlehampton, 10.30-12noon
Lego Club, S Molton Library 10-12am & every Saturday
Victoria Eveleigh Book Launch, S Molton Library, 10.30am
Along the Barle walk, Withypool Bridge Car Park, 10.30am 7.4
miles 01271 863001
Coffee morning, Chulmleigh Garden Soc, Town Hall, 9am
Random Memory, Wren Music, Village Hall, W Buckland,
7.30pm 01598 760437 Beaford Arts
8 Car Boot Sale, for S Molton United Junior School, Pannier
Market, 10am-1pm, sellers 9pm
The Cheese Larder
Purveyors of Fine West Country Cheese
Serving the local community for over 200 years
For all your legal requirements
Personal Injury Claims
Disputes and Litigation
Debt Collection
Court Representation
Divorce & Family matters
Landlord & Tenant
Conveyancing
Trusts, Wills & Probate
Business Advice and Contract
matters
Come and see our extensive range of cheeses together with chutneys, jams,
pickles, crackers, biscuits, charcuterie, pies, olives, apple juices, wine & cider.
We also have free range eggs, clotted cream & butter (not to mention olive
oil, salad dressings & preserved lemons!) bespoke hampers & giftware.
79 South Street,
South Molton
01769 572664
www.thecheeselarder.co.uk
Find us on Facebook!
SOUTH MOLTON TAXIS
Coffee morning, Parish Hall, Rose Ash, 10am-12noon
Three Church service, Parish Church, High Bray, 11.15am
Open Afternoon, S Molton Bowling Club, 2.30 01598 740457
9 S Molton WI AGM, Methodist Hall, 2pm
Seven Songs for a long life, film, Barnstaple Hotel for N Devon
Hospice, 7pm 01271 347213
Bingo, Village Hall, Chittlehampton, 7.30pm
Scented Garden. J Wilson, Chulmleigh Local History Society,
Pavilion, 7.30pm 01769 520677
10 Parents/toddlers/babies, Parish Hall, Kings Nympton, 9-11am
and every Tuesday
S Molton Town Council Annual Meeting, Town Hall
11 Coffee House, Oldways End Community Centre
Mining & Mystery walk to Wheal Eliza, from Ashcombe,
Simonsbath, 11am-1pm, 01398 323335
Simon Dawson, Parish Church, Simonsbath, 7.30pm
12 Flog It! Crowcombe Court TA4 4AD 9.30-4pm 01179747839
Memory Café, Amory Centre, S Molton 10.30am-12.30pm
memory.cafe@northdevoncab
Exmoor’s Trees in Leaf & Flower, book 01398 322267
Dulverton Town Mills, Heritage Centre, 4-5pm 07969 243887
Citizen of the Year, S Molton Rotary Club, Assembly Rooms
13 Family Ferret Race, N Molton PTA, Sports Club, 6.30 for 7pm
Puddings, songs and savouries, Parish Church, High Bray, 7
Quiz and carvery for Exmoor Benefice, Sportsman’s Inn,
Sandyway, 7 for 7.30pm 01643 831330
Carol (15), Pavilion, Chulmleigh, 7.30pm 01769 580005
Boat Stories, for High Bickington CC Community Centre,
8.30pm 01769 561387
14-15 Plant Fair, Plant Heritage, RGS Rosemoor, Torrington,
10am-3pm 01769 540528
Spring Gala, Woody Bay Station 01598 763487
Simonsbath Sawmill open days, 10am-4pm 01643 831202
Bishops Nympton Revel, Parish Church
Great British Tennis, Chulmleigh Tennis Club, free session
14th, 10-11.30, social session 15th 10-12noon 01769 580819
14 Writers Gp, S Molton Library, 10am-12noon 01769 572128
Sat Voting for Chulmleigh Fair Queen, Town Hall
Country House Sale, Castle Hill, Filleigh, viewing 13th
Guided Walk, North Molton Park from Old School, 11am
01598 740428
Charter Dinner, S Molton Lions Club, Assembly Rooms
Kosmos Ensemble, Parish Church, Simonsbath, 7.30pm
Nightwalk, www.nightwalk.co.uk
15 Deadline for June’s edition of Community News
Antique Market, Pannier Mkt, S Molton 10-3pm 07973803740
Revel Service, Parish Church, Bishops Nympton,11am
Messy Church, W Anstey, Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 11.30am
Pony Races, Point-to-Point, Dulverton West Hunt, Bratton
Down 07836 582319
17 Beating the Bounds, Bishops Nympton 01769 550313
Exmoor’s Birds, walk from Winsford Hill car park, 7.30-10am
book 01398 322282
Bishops Nympton WI AGM, Parish Hall, 7.30pm
18 Local Food Producers event, Boevey’s Simonsbath, 7.30pm
Mayor Choosing, S Molton Town Hall
19-21 Devon County Show, Westpoint, Exeter
19 See Hear on Wheels, Square, Winkleigh, 10-11; Chulmleigh
New St, 11.30-1; Southley Rd, S Molton, 2-4 01271 373236
Acoustic Night, Old Coaching Inn, S Molton, 8pm
20 Beef Expo 2016, Bakewell Derbyshire
Day &Night
Services
8-16,33
Seater Buses
available
Dominick’s Close, Parsonage Lane, South Molton
01769 573636
Quiz and carvery for Filleigh School, Sportsman’s Inn,
Sandyway, 7 for 7.30pm
21 Coffee Morning, for Christian Aid, Village Hall, George
Nympton, 10.30-12noon
Plant Sale, Victory Hall, N Molton, 10.30am
Zulu song and dance, Parish Church, Simonsbath, 7.30pm
22 Exmoor Food Festival, Pannier Market, S Molton
CLIC Sargent 10k walk/run, Grand Western Canal, Tiverton,
children’s party, barbeque, 01392 2314674
Seafood Festival for N Devon Hospice, Pannier Market,
Barnstaple, 10am
Open Day, S Molton Swimming Pool, 10-12noon, 1.30-3.30pm.
Your New Orchard, Orchards Live course, Chittlehampton,
01844 861181
Clay Shoot, Witheridge YFC, East Way Farm 10am-3pm
Point-to-Point, Exmoor Foxhounds, Bratton Down, 2pm 01598
763502
24 Coffee House, W Anstey Parish Hall, Yeo Mill, 10.30-12noon
01398 341972
S Molton Town Council annual meeting. Town Hall, 6.30pm
25 Feel Better with a Book, S Molton Library, 10-11am
See Hear on Wheels, Square, Chittlehampton, 10-11.30am;
Landkey Castle Inn, 3-4pm 01271 373236
Twitchen Ladies Club visit to Exmoor Centre
Journey round Australia, A Richards, Filleigh History Society,
Village Hall, 7.30pm
Random Melody, Parish Ch, Simonsbath, 7.30pm Wren Music
Crispian Steele-Perkins Concert, Chulmleigh Society,
Witheridge Parish Church 01769 581398
26 Town Tour, Heritage Centre, Dulverton, 4-5pm
27-30 Live Irish Music weekend, Riverside Caravan and Camping
Park, S Molton, 01769 579269
27 Book Sale, for Dulverton Model Railway and Heritage Centre,
Heritage Centre, 10.30an-4pm
Quiz and carvery for Dulverton Farmers Foxhounds,
Sportsman’s Inn, Sandyway, 7 for 7.30pm
Exeter MaleVoice Choir, MethodistChapel, Kingsnympton, 7.30
1980’s Reunion, Friends of S Molton Community College,
7.30pm book [email protected]
Members’ Night, S Molton Organ and Keyboard Club,
Methodist Hall, 7.30pm 01769 574677
28-30 Celebration of Summer, Parish Church, Cheldon, 2-5.30pm
01769 580445
28 Jubilee Wind Ensemble, Parish Church, Simonsbath, 7.30pm
Showaddywaddy, Loxbeare, Tiverton book 01884 881238
29-4 June Art exhibition, Heritage Centre, Dulverton, 10am-4pm
29 Celebration service, Cheldon Ch, 6.30pm Bishop of Crediton
30 Late Spring Bank Holiday: Bins collected 1 day late this week
Pony Races, Point-to-Point, Tetcott Hunt, Upcott Cross, Halwill
Junction, 1pm 01409 281235
Duck Race, for Hall funds, Brayford
Dance, Victory Hall, N Molton, 8-12pm Ben
31-3 June School Half Term
TURNER FRAMES
Peter Turner, friendly & personal bespoke picture framer
Mount Cutting-Framing-Box Framing-Glazing-Repairs
Call me for a free no obligation quote,
no job too big or too small
Paintings-Prints-Textiles
Memorabilia-Photographs-Certificates
Tel: 01769 581615 Mobile: 07802 256349
2nd Home Property Management
We specialise in looking after second homes
and holiday homes for you and your guests.
Visit our website:
www.2ndhomepropertymanagement.com
Or phone: 01598 740060
Spring into your local museum!
South Molton & District Museum has an exciting
programme of events lined up for the next few
months, including exhibitions of wood engravings
and lace making.
From May, we are delighted to host a display of
work by leading artist Hilary Paynter, Past President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers,
who lives in Bideford. Hilary played a major part
in the revival of the Society of Wood Engravers
during the early 1980’s, and has been instrumental in publicising this highly skilled method of producing fine illustrations. She cuts directly into
end grain woods such as box and pear, following
in the tradition of the great exponent of the art,
Thomas Bewick (1753-1828), and her subject
matter is wide ranging, encompassing themes
such as buildings, cats, gardens, landscapes and
social comment. Her work is represented in many
public galleries and museums, including amongst
others the Ashmolean Museum, Birmingham city
art gallery, Fitzwilliam Museum and the Victoria &
Albert Museum.
From June-August local resident Sue Morgan
exhibits her collection of lace and lace-making
items. Once an important cottage industry, employing mainly women and girls, South Molton
later had its own lace factory, set up by Maunder
& Son, in 1824.The museum actively seeks items
related to lace and lace making to add to its own
small collection; if you feel you have items that
might be of interest to others, please feel free to
bring them to the museum at any time during
opening hours (Mon & Tues 1030-4pm; Thurs &
Sat 1030-1pm).
For further details of exhibitions at the museum
please visit our website:
www.southmoltonmuseum.org
Advertise Your Business with Us
Full Page Advert on
our website with
all your contact details plus pictures
Updates can be made throughout the year at no extra cost
Call into the office (1 East Street) for further details
or Tel: 01769 574122 and ask to speak to Sharon
‘visitsouthmolton.co.uk’
is the place to Make Your Business Known
The Umberleigh Garden Show
Saturday 6th August
Photography Competition
Once again, the Umberleigh Garden Show will
be hosting its popular Photographic Competition, so now's the time to start hunting for this
year's "Perfect Picture".
This year's categories are:
P1 Wildlife of Umberleigh
P2 Green
P3 Water
P4 Farm animals
P5 Life in the Taw Valley
P6 My Pet
Children's categories:
P7 Farm Animals
P8 My Pet
P9 Grandma and/or Grandad
Watch out for the full Show Schedule, to be issued in June, with details of how to enter.
Torridge, North, Mid & West Devon
Citizen’s Advice
Free and independent advice for all
Employment
Benefits
Immigration
Housing
Relationships
Debt
South Molton Citizen’s Advice is at the Amory
Centre in East St every Thursday from 10am4pm. Call 01769 572501 for an appointment.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Adviceline 03444 111 444
Alzheimer’s Society, support services for people living with dementia, their families and carers
in Devon. For more information please get in
touch at Tel: 0300 123 2029 or
Email: [email protected]
C. DENHAM
Est. 30 yrs
Painting ● Carpentry ● Building
Powerwashing ● Drains
Chimney Sweep ● Plumbing ● Mini Digger
Mobile: 07779 475324
Home: 01398 341175
Carole Bament
35 years experience
Personal Care Services
New contract to boost personal care market between Devon County Council and its local NHS
partners is set to give a vital boost to personal
care services, setting out new expectations for
care providers in return for meeting the cost of better pay and conditions, training and qualifications
where appropriate.
Despite government cuts to funding, the Council
and the NHS are increasing the amount they
spend on personal care and support for elderly
and vulnerable people in their own homes in a bid
to bring greater stability to the personal care market, improve quality and raise morale among the
workforce. The contracts will begin early summer
2016 and are expected to be worth over £300 million over the next 5-7 years.
The contracts aim to bring:
• Higher quality support for vulnerable people
• Improved support to carers
• Better pay and conditions for care workers to
boost recruitment and retention
• More training and support opportunities to make
this a job and career of choice
• Greater independence for people to live their
lives as fully as possible
• Greater certainty for providers so that they can
plan ahead and improve their responsiveness
The Council and the NHS arrange personal care
for more than 4,000 people a week, delivering
over 2 million hours of care. Services such as
helping people to get dressed, prepare a meal or
take medication are a vital way to help them to live
independently for longer without the need for residential care or a hospital stay. The increased investment comes amid concern about lack of services and difficulties in attracting new workers.
Frontline carers will be paid at least the national
living wage for all their contracted hours, including
payment for travel time. There will be improved
support and more opportunities for training with a
clearer career path. Those already receiving
Council or NHS-funded domiciliary care may continue to receive support from current carers, under
current contracts, so long as this meets their
needs and is effected. Above all the Council and
the NHS want to ensure that people receive safe,
high quality care from care workers
who want to provide the best.
SOUTH MOLTON
SWIMMING POOL
BABY & TODDLER SWIM CLASSES
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
FREE TASTER SESSION
Call: 01271 593704
www.swimbabyswimsouthwest.co.uk
Small Business Accountant
Accounts - Tax Returns - VAT
Book-keeping
Specialising in the agricultural industry
5 1 Duke Street, South Molton, EX36 3AL
Above Webbers, Estate Agents in the Square
Tel: 01769 579065: 07899 916923
email: [email protected]
New chapel at North Devon Crematorium
A brand new £1.14 million chapel has been officially unveiled at North Devon Crematorium in
Barnstaple. The 256 seat 'Rowan' chapel was
completed on time and within budget, transforming the current facilities and providing a crematorium fit for North Devon and Torridge.
The new chapel has been built on the main car
park and links to the existing crematorium building. The car park has been extended and the
original chapel has been refurbished and is still
available for smaller, more intimate services.
The new building is designed to accommodate
large services, with a 'quiet' room adjoining the
hall to allow families with small children to feel
part of the service, without the worry of keeping
little ones quiet. There is also a large covered
area outside for families to gather before and after services to lay flowers.
More information about North Devon Crematorium is on the North Devon Council website
www.northdevon.gov.uk/crematorium.
South Molton Community Connections
As a senior citizen, do you…
Need help, advice or companionship?
….or do you know someone who does require
that help and support?
South Molton Community Connections could
be the answer.
Please contact the Amory Centre (125 East St,
South Molton) on 01769 572501 or pop in and
leave your details.
We can put you in touch with over 30 organisations in the South Molton area whose object is to
provide a healthier, safer and more enjoyable lifestyle for our local residents
SOUTH MOLTON
COUNTRY
PANNIER MARKET
Every THURSDAY & SATURDAY
from 8am-1pm
01769 572252
07549 177104
at Woody Bay
Station on the A39
(EX31 4RA)
between
Blackmoor Gate
and Lynton
Under 5’s
travel free!
Pay once ride all day
www.lynton-rail.co.uk
01598 763487
Devon County Show
19,20,21 May at Westpoint, Exeter
For the very best of Devon food, farming, fun and
rural life! Main attractions this year are the Shetland Pony Grand National, Bolddog Lings Motorcross stunt team, Titan the Robot, Grand Parade
of Livestock, David Kennard’s Farmyard Tales,
Music at the Bandstand and Meirion Evans and
his dogs and ducks.
Tickets from S Molton Tourist Office and Mole
Valley Farmers or on line at www.devoncounty
show.co.uk. Children (5-15) are free on Saturday
with paying adults.
North Devon Show
Wednesday 3rd August Umberleigh Barton Farm
Have you ever thought about supporting your local agricultural show by becoming a member of
the North Devon Agricultural Society? You would
be supporting British Agriculture and your local
community. Membership benefits include:
 Free entry at the Show for the member, one
adult guest and 2 children, 15 or under (£28).
Single membership also available (£15).
 Free parking for one car in the forward members’ area.
 Entry to the Members’ Enclosure and lawn
overlooking the Main Ring with excellent cloakroom facilities.
 Lunch menu in the Members’ Marquee.
 Lower exhibiting fees in livestock classes.
 Reciprocal agreement with Devon County
Show for discounted admission tickets.
 The right to vote at the AGM.
Call in at the Show Office in the George Arcade,
South Molton or ring 01769 573852
Sunday
South Molton Pannier Market
17 April
15 May
19 June
17 July
21 August
18 September
16 October
20 November
18 December
10am to 3pm
Visit www.pannierantiques.com
to buy and sell antiques
125 East St, South Molton EX36 3BU
9am-5pm Monday-Friday 01769 572501
Citizens Advice Bureau
03444 111444
Thursday, by appointment only
01769 572501
Community News S Molton & District 01769 575528
Councillors surgery
2nd Saturday
10am-11am
01769 572501
Rural Outreach Advice Service from Encompass SW
Tuesday
10am-1pm
Thursday
10am-3pm
07971 824911
Appointments recommended
Library
01769 572128
Tuesday
9am-5pm
Wednesday
9am-1pm
Thursday
9am-5pm
Friday
9am-6pm
Saturday
9am-1pm
Member of Parliament surgery
01271 327990
Quarterly by appointment
Memory Café for those with memory problems
2nd Thursday
10.30am-12.30pm 01271 311630
North Devon Council Customer Advice
Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am-5pm
01769 572501
North Devon Voluntary Service drop-in
Thursday
10am-1pm
01271 866300
Plough and Share Credit Union
Thursday
10am-12noon
01837 658123
South Molton Town Council
Monday-Friday
9am-4.30pm
01769 572501
South Molton Town Clerk Surgery
Tuesday
2-4pm
01769 572501
South Molton Volunteer Bureau
1st Wednesday 2-4pm
01769 573167
COMMUNITY NEWS S Molton & District
Please get news, adverts and events for our
June issue to us by 15th May. To advertise in
the 24 parishes around South Molton, or to contribute, please write to us, or drop off messages,
at the Amory Centre, 125 East St, S Molton EX36
3BU, email [email protected], or call
01769 575528 answerphone. Events can also be
entered in the Local Events Diary at the Amory
Centre reception. The Community News is also
published on the Internet at visitsouthmolton.co.
uk/community-news and on Facebook.
Thank you for your support!
PILATES
South Molton & Surrounding Areas
All levels welcome, beginners to advance
£7.50 per class (maximum 4 people per session)
FULLY QUALIFIED PILATES THERAPIST 17 YEARS EXPERIENCE, 5 YEARS WITHIN AN OSTEOPATH CLINIC
For dates & times of classes
CONTACT
JACKIE CRANE BSc (Hons) MSc
07985574153 EMAIL [email protected]
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