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South Molton Christmas Markets Late Night Shopping Assuming that the Coronavirus Lockdown ends on 2nd December, South Molton is ready for Christmas! South Molton Christmas Markets in the Pannier Market on Fridays 4th, 11th and 18th December 4-8pm Normal Country Pannier Markets continue on Thursdays and Saturdays except Boxing Day Late Night Shopping As the festive season approaches not only are the South Molton businesses getting very Christmassy they are making sure everyone will be able to shop safely. Strong support from the South Molton com- munity has ensured that our businesses and small independents remain "open for business". Indeed, we have welcomed to the high street Atlas, a life style shop selling an exciting mix from homewares new and old to an organic skin care range. Also the hairdressers Ego, in their wonderful new premises and the new owners of the Cheese Larder. To promote "good Cheer" and ease the stress and pain of battling the big high street South Molton shops will be opening their doors for Late Night Shopping on December 4th, 11th and 18th until 7.30pm. By working together we can have a great Christmas. REMEMBER! Keep washing your hands regularly, wear a face covering in enclosed spaces and stay at least 2 metres apart - or 1 metre with a face covering or other precautions. THANKS! Riverside Caravan & Camping Park Christmas Bookings Now Being Taken Join our Nursery Open Term Times 2 Courses - £18.50 Monday-Friday 0800 to 1700 3 Courses - £23.00 15 hours Early Years funding To Include Tea or Coffee & FREE Toddler Group on Mince Pies OPEN UNTIL 8pm Wednesdays 9.15 to 10.30 EVERY WEEKDAY UNTIL Book Now: email: prepadmin 01769 579269 23rd DECEMBER @westbuckland.com relax@ www.westbuckland.com exmoorriverside.co.uk Sean & Kate's gardening services Help with Lambing The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased Hedge cutting, small tree removal, shrub pruning, to announce the opening of its much valued NSA border planting and maintenance, lawn mowing Lambing List for the 2020/2021 lambing season. For a friendly and reliable service ring The Lambing List, which has run successfully for Sean on 07774218349 or several years now, connects sheep farming Kate on 07801832819 members of the NSA who need assistance at or e-mail [email protected] lambing time with agricultural and veterinary stu- dents looking for a work experience placement as Don’t be scammed! part of their studies, therefore providing the per- Fraudsters are adopting a C19 camouflage to fect solution for both parties at this busy time of play on residents fears and lack of knowledge, year. taking advantage of them at this unusual time. Despite some uncertainties surrounding Covid-19 Some of the more common examples of this type rules it is expected to still be permissible for farm- of fraud based on fear and risk during the COVID ers to invite students on to farm to support work -19 (C19) crisis which have already been report- at lambing time, but to ensure both NSA’s farm- ed to action organisations include: ing members and students using the Lambing victim alleged to have breached stay home reg- List are kept as Covid safe as possible, new ulations - scam with text messages guidelines have been made available to users of from .GOV.UK issuing fines the service to download from the NSA Next Gen- free school meals scam - fraudulent messages eration website. (text or email) to parents entitled to free school NSA members wanting to advertise on the list meals must complete a short application form at www. fraudsters pretending to be from a research nationalsheep.org.uk/lambing-list providing brief group that mimic the Centre for Disease Control details of their lambing system and the experi- and Prevention (CDC) and World Health Organ- ence and position they can offer, including provi- isation (WHO) sion of accommodation, meals and other details. fraudsters providing articles about the virus out- Sheep farmers who are interested in using the list break with a link to a fake company website but are not yet NSA members can find a mem- where victims are encouraged to click to sub- bership application form at scribe to a daily newsletter for further updates www.nationalsheep.org.uk/membership. investment fraud including pension liberation The service could not be simpler for students fraud – fraudsters could take the opportunity to looking for a placement, it can be found via the create bogus investments in commodities in lambing and work experience pages at on the high demand Next Generation web pages. Help to pay for household essentials You can report The impact of the pandemic is continuing to put a fraud or cyber- huge financial strain on some people. Employ- crime to Action ment situations are changing rapidly. If you, or Fraud any time someone you know, is worrying about money and of the day or night using our online reporting tool. how to pay for basic household essentials, please Reporting online is quick and easy. The tool will apply for extra assistance via your District Coun- guide you through simple questions to identify cil's hardship fund. To find out what is available in what has happened and our advisors are availa- Devon, including how to access financial sup- ble twenty four hours to give you help and advice port, where to find foodbanks and community lar- if you need it. ders, free meals during the school holidays and www.actionfraud.police.uk what to do if you’re on a low income and need to You can also report to us by calling 0300 123 self-isolate, please visit www.devon.gov.uk 2040 Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm. Chimney sweeping Plantwise Nurseries A361 N Molton Junction Open Every Day 11am til 4.30pm 07434 793896 plantwise@southmolton or find us on Hetas and APICS registered Facebook Brush & vacuum Fruit, Flowers & Great range of Certificate issued Insured Foliage Christmas Colourful Plants, ready to plant Shrubs & Bulbs NOW! Trees ready to plant Call: Taylor Made Projects NOW! Trees for all cut or types of gardens Loads of Terracot- on 01271 900450 & locations potted ta Pots & Compost. Please check before you travel as events are likely to be rescheduled or cancelled at short notice THURSDAY & SATURDAY 8.30am-1.30pm Christmas Markets Christmas Glow 4th, 11th, 18th December 4-8pm Come and enjoy an illuminated adventure at RHS Garden, Rosemoor, near Torrington as our 01769 575523 enchanting Glow trail returns with a new one-way route, bringing festive sparkle and joy. Children’s Hospice South West Opening times: Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) annual Thursday–Saturday 3rd–19th December, Santas on the Run event is back but not as you 21st=23rd and 28th–30th December and 2nd know it! Over the weekend of 11th-13th Decem- January,4pm – 8pm ber supporters will be able to choose their own Please note: Pre-booking tickets for Glow is es- distance, route and festive fancy dress. sential www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor The festive fundraiser usually takes place at Great Torrington’s RHS Garden Rosemoor each Arts Destination year but the local children’s charity has taken the On Monday, 7th December, 6-7.15pm. Arts Des- decision to hold it virtually this Christmas due to tination South Molton (ADSM) presents a live- the pandemic. It’s free to register and anyone streamed evening with well known South Molton who manages to raise more than £15 will receive based printmaker, Judith Westcott. This live a special Santas on the Run medal. Kiley Pearce, Zoom event will be an informal ‘In Conversation’ CHSW Events Fundraiser, said: “This year, San- between Judith and Karen Malim, Deep Roots tas on the Run is going freestyle! Although we Festival and ADSM artistic director. There will be can’t all come together at Rosemoor, we can still an opportunity to ask questions, so if you are in- spread some joy and laughter and we’d encour- terested do join us. Email admin@arts destina- age everyone to go crackers with their festive tion.co.uk for Zoom details for this free event fundraising! Whether you twinkle in tinsel or rock (though donations would be most welcome). it like Rudolph, get creative with your costume and complete a distance of your choice.” Christmas Wreath Workshops Santas on the Run has taken place at Rosemoor Sarah Hill Flowers is running four workshop ses- since 2018 and before that was held in sions at Radley Cross, Bishops Nympton in a Bideford. Over the years it’s seen thou- new, covid-secure venue. sands of people join together raising vi- We look forward to welcoming you for a creative, tal funds for CHSW and its Little Bridge Christmassy workshop on 5th, 6th, House Children’s Hospice in Fremington 12th and 13th December. The cost is £40 per person, including all materials Multistory Theatre presents and seasonal refreshments. Beauty and the Beast Book online at sarahhillflowers.com or on 13th December at the Jubilee Hall in Swim- call Penny on 01769 550639 bridge at 2.30 and 6pm, especially commissioned by Beaford for N Devon. Limited tickets; book at Christmas Tree Festival www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4794479 or contact 01271 830311, [email protected] S Molton Parish Church is going online with their ever popular Festival this year. Photos of trees illustrating the work of S Molton Christmas Elf Hunt local organisations will be displayed from Around the shops, from 7th-22nd De- 1st-31st December at cember. Entry forms from Mr Reed’s Bar- mary-magalene-church-smolton.weebly.com bers, Home and Garden and Bon Bons Maclins Quarry Recycling Centre South Molton EX36 3EB Personal Injury Claims Landlord & Tenant Disputes and Litigation Conveyancing Winter hours at our local tip are: Debt Collection Trusts, Wills & Probate Court Representation Business Advice and Contract Saturday and Sunday 10am-4:30pm Divorce & Family matters matters Please note that trailers over 1.8m (6 feet) internal/ body length are no longer permitted at this site.
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