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PROBABLY THE BIGGEST SINGLE COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR! SOUTH MOLTON CARNIVAL Saturday September 28th The theme this year is SUPER HEROES, which is open to your interpretation. Fun and activity for all the family.

Come and join in the fun by participating in the procession. It is a great opportunity to showcase the products, services and activities of your business or organisation or just take part as a friendship group, family or individual. It is open to all age groups, the more the merrier and it is absolutely FREE! There are 7 different entry groups which will be judged and cups/certificates awarded. Entry Forms with rele- vant details are available from Webbers Estate Agents and The Rotary Shop in South Molton Square. This year`s Royal Family are; Carnival Queen - Chelsi Vellacott Princess - Josie Nicholls Page - Luke Graham.

The procession assembles in Southley Rd from 3.30pm and departs at 6pm. All entrants, if they wish to be judged, must register by 4pm. Entry is available at The Gazebo on Southley Rd from 3pm onwards. Entry is allowed after this but will not be judged. Even if you have submitted an entry form prior to the day you must register at The Gazebo on the day. If you are not intending to take part in the procession, there is still plenty to do before and after. In the Pannier Market there is the usual children’s fun fair, a bar and various fast food outlets. Musical enter- tainment in the procession itself and in Square. Please remember that the central area of the town will be closed to traffic from approximately 4pm, so make sure you access car parking in time. Vehicles will be unable to leave central car parks until approximately 7.15pm. For Carnival Classes please see page 6. All details also available on South Molton Rotary Website and Facebook page RIVERSIDE CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK AND COUNTRY CLUB 5 STAR OPEN ALL YEAR We currently have the following vacancy: CAMPING LUXURIOUS STATICS PART TIME GARDENER Your Local, Trusted Vet Practice LUXURY ENSUITE ROOMS To complete general gardening  Pets, Farm & Equine CARAVAN STORAGE duties around the Estate  Open 7 days a week - AND COLLECTION SERVICE Remuneration dependent on

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War Horse 10K On Sunday September 22nd at 11am at Iddes- leigh, EX19 8BG. All finishers to re- ceive a t-shirt and medal. Entry fee £16; online entries www.webscorer. com/register?raceid= 165936. For information please visit our facebook page or phone 01805 804347. A donation will be Ticket sales are given to the N Devon Hospice now open for the George Nympton Lip-reading course MusicFest on 21st A Lip-reading course will be at the See Hear September from 12 noon to 10pm in George Centre in Barnstaple on five consecutive Nympton (EX36 4JE). All genres of music repre- sented, from classical to hard rock, and many Wednesdays starting on 2nd October, 2-3pm. local artists are performing, something for every- Full details from 01271 373236. one culminating in our headline act, the amazing There is a parking bay directly outside where an- Edwyn Collins. There will be a licensed bar and yone can stay for 20 minutes or, with a Blue food stalls. This is a charity event to support the Badge, for three hours. Jan is a fully qualified Lip Devon Air Ambulance Trust together with our vil- -reading teacher, ATLA, and makes her classes lage hall and church. both informative and amusing. Entry is by advance ticket only and tickets are available online via Eventbrite. Prices are £17 for the whole event or £6 for the afternoon only, Age UK Mid Devon when accompanied children under 16 go free. Worried about your memory? Numbers are limited, so early booking is advised. Our Reminder Finders service can help - Acts include Giocoso, Anya Pailthorpe, Dave Therapy sessions which help with memory, con- Starr, Rakes Adrift, Kingpin, Brieya (from The centration and mood, offer peer support and help Voice), Blue Jay, Dominic Lawson and Band, members and their carers cope and live well with plus many others, but finishing with Edwyn Col- dementia. Tuesdays 10am-12.30pm at lins. Village Hall EX32 0RS. For more information, Organised by George Nympton Village Hall Registered Charity No 267038 please call 01884 255369 Age UK Mid Devon, The Haven Centre, Broad Lane, Tiverton South Molton Film Society Registered charity 1070792 www.ageuk.org.uk/middevon Films are upstairs at the George starting 7.30pm with a refreshments break in the bar midway through (free nibbles). Membership is £32 for en- Charity Challenge Tournament try to all 8 films or each film is £5 on the door for Come along and have a fun day at South Molton non-members. Bowling Club. We are inviting 12 teams of 3 15 Sept Fisherman's Friend players who have not played bowls before to take 13 Oct Green Book part in a one day tournament on Saturday 7th 10 Nov Wajib September from 10am to 5.30pm. Cost £10 per 1 Dec Bohemian Rhapsody 19 Jan Sorry we missed you person which includes lunch and tea. Instruction 9 Feb Stan and Ollie will be given prior to the games and bowls will be 8 Mar Happy as Lazzaro provided. Family and friends are very welcome to 5 Apr Eaten by Lions come along and support. Bar available. Two Moors Festival October 2019 Telephone 01598740457 or pamparkhouse Booking now open - see the programme at @hotmail.com for details and entry form. www.twomoorsfestival.co.uk. Come and enjoy a day doing something different. Chimney sweeping

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Local Artists & Makers Best Small Shops competition Join Art Trek Event Shopkeepers in are The annual Art Trek Open Studios takes place being encouraged to enter a competition which across North Devon, Torridge and West Exmoor celebrates the creativity of independent retailers between Friday 13th - Sunday 29th September. on the UK's High Streets and the role they play in Around 200 artists and makers will be involved at building local communities. 63 venues, many based around in South Molton. The Best Small Shops competition is free to enter Meet local artists, makers and photographers in their homes and studios, including; Joe Pendle and is open to all independent retailers from any and Claire Haydon in South Molton; Ruth Bateman retail sector across the UK. A shortlist of 25 of the in Swimbridge; Jenny Wilkinson in Charles; John most impressive applications will be shortlisted Andow and Colin Allbrook in ; Jon Lin- by a panel made up of established representa- coln-Gordon and Annie Hart in Burrington and To- tives from the independent retail industry. The ny Williams in Kings Nympton. This year, Art Trek judges are looking for evidence of business inno- has a variety of South Molton venues including; vation, entrepreneurial spirit, and what has been Karolina Andreasova and Andy Robinson at the done by the shopkeeper to have a lasting positive George Hotel; John Secgan, Sally Angel, Lucy impact on their community. Rainger, Lyn Winter and Jacki Griffith in the Coaching Inn; Laura Shone is artist-in-residence in Nominations must be submitted by Monday 9 Quince Honey Farm gardens and S Molton Library September. Shortlisted finalists will be invited to is organising ‘Artists Unlimited’, an eclectic range an awards ceremony in London in November of artists and special events, including an Art Walk where the winners will be announced. Various artist-led workshops and special events You can nominate your business through are being organised, so look at the Art Trek bro- www.bestsmallshops.co.uk. Every business who chure and on the website to see how to get in- enters the competition will be displayed on the volved. Pre-booking with the artists is recommend- Indie Retail Directory, raising customer aware- ed. Brochures are available across N Devon and ness throughout the UK. at www.arttrek.co.uk, along with more details of all the artists taking part, plus individual Google maps. For queries contact: [email protected] World Record Attempt Be part of Aramis’ World’s Largest Rugby Ball record attempt in S Molton on Sunday 15th Sep- tember from 10am. The giant rugby ball will be are planning a Ploughing/Working Day on Sunday helicoptered into town! A great family day out September 1st from 10am at South Leigh Farm, S Molton EX36 3EH by kind permission of Mr M Bur- with a special market, themed events, Premier- nell. Owners of vintage tractors and machinery are ship stars, music and events, food and drink invited to bring their tractors, ploughs harrows etc hosted by DJ Simon Bates with international me- to demonstrate modes of cultivation generally dia coverage. used before the advent of today’s technology. All Find out more at face- are welcome: participants, supporters and specta- book.com/ tors. Refreshments available. aramisrugby.co.uk For details ring 01769 572965 or 01271 378019.

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Ballroom Dance class, Filleigh Village Hall 01769 572384 & every Wednesday Craft Club, Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 7 and every Wed Social Badminton, Parish Hall, Kings Nympton, 7.30-10pm 01769 580581 and every Wednesday Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton 7.30pm and every Wednesday 5 Pannier Market, S Molton 8.30am-1.30pm and every Thursday SEPTEMBER Pilates, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton and every Thursday 1 Lobster and Crab Festival Voluntary Sector Drop-in, S Molton Community Connections, Amory Centre, S Molton 10-1pm and every Thursday Great Exmoor Cycle Ride 66miles Barclays and Natwest community bankers, Amory Centre, S Car Boot sale, old Tesco, Barnstaple 10am-2 pm 07999 Molton 10am-1pm and every Thursday 445489 & every Sunday S Molton Foodbank, YMCA, 10am-12.30pm and every Thurs Flea Market, Pannier Mkt S Molton, 10am-3pm 01837 83098 Citizens Advice Bureau, Amory Centre, S Molton appts 03444 Working Day, S Molton Vintage Rally Club, S Leigh Farm, 111444 and every Thursday from 10am 01271 378019 Better Together, S Molton Library, 10.30-11.30pm Harvest Festival, Parish Church, W Anstey, 4pm Seated Yoga, Parish Church Hall, S Molton, 11.30am 07971 Harvest Festival, Parish Church, George Nympton, 6pm 933561 and every Thursday 2 Beginning of School Term Social Badminton, Molton Raqueteers, YMCA, 1.45-2.45pm S Molton Meddlers, Pannier Market, 9.30am and every Mon 01769 579697 Guided walk, S Molton Striders, Square, 10.30am 1-2 mile Thursday Craft Group, Age Concern, S Molton, 2-4pm 01769 and every Monday 575952 and every Thursday Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 2pm and Meditation class, Amory Ctre, S Molton, 5-6 and every Thurs every Monday Anstey WI, Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 7pm Short Mat Bowls, Anstey Hall, Yeo Mill, 7pm 01398 341615 Short Mat Bowls, Village Hall, Filleigh, 7.30 & every Thurs and every Monday Sequence Dance Club, Church Hall, S Molton, 7.30-9.30pm and Badminton, Village Hall, Filleigh, 7.30pm and every Monday every Thursday Amnesty International meeting, George, S Molton, 7.30pm 6 National Read in Public Day, S Molton Library 9am-6pm 3 S Molton Meddlers, Pannier Market, 9.30am and every Tues Knit and Natter, S Molton Library, 4-5.30pm 01769 572128 Coffee morning, Old School, N Molton, 10-12 & every Tues Harvest Festival Parish Church, Twitchen. 6.30 supper in Hall Yoga, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton Le Jazz with Music Deco, Parish Church, Dulverton, 7.30pm Reminder Finders, Age UK, Village Hall, Filleigh, 10-12.30 7-22 Devon Open Studios Coffee morning, Village Hall, Chittlehamholt, 10.30am-12pm 7 Pannier Market, S Molton 8.30am-1.30pm & every Saturday and every Tuesday Sat Coffee morning, Parish Church, S Molton,10am-12noon Bounce & Rhyme, S Molton Library, 10.30-11 & every Tues Charity Challenge Tournament fun day, S Molton Bowling Slimming World, S Molton Rugby Club, 5.30 & 7.30pm Club, 10am-5.30pm 01598 740457e 07912 550901 Coffee morning and stall, Methodist Room, , Town Tour of Dulverton, Heritage Centre, 3pm 10.30-12noon Meditation, Rose &Crown, S Molton, 6.30pm 01769 579829 Lego Club, S Molton Library 10am-12am & every Saturday & every Tuesday Porlock Carnival, 5.30-7.30pm 01543 863150 Zen meditation, Being Well Clinic, S Molton, 7pm 01769 8 Car Boot Sale, light lunches, Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill,9 540135 and every Tuesday Harvest Festival, Parish Church, Bishops Nympton, 10am Bishops Nympton Dance Cl, Parish Hall, 6.30 & every Tues Aquafit class, S Molton Swimming Pool 7-8pm and every Tues ploughman's lunch Ballroom Dance class, Filleigh Village Hall 01769 572384& Three Church Service, Methodist Chapel, , 11.15am every Tuesday Duck Race and Dog Dhow for N Molton Primary School, Hostas, P Savage, AGM, S Molton and District Flower Club, Heasley Hill, 2pm 07900 048525 Community Infant School, 7.15pm S Molton Unites Again, Recreation Ground, 3pm 07890 887984 4 Slimming World, S Molton Rugby Cl, 9.30am 07912 550901 9 Budding Bishops, Bumps to 5s, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, Pilates, Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 9.30am and every Wed 9.30-11am and every Monday Coffee morning, Chapel Schoolroom, Burrington, 10- Seated Yoga, Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 9.30 & every Mon 11.30am and every Wednesday Coffee morning for Macmillan, Parish Hall, , 10-12 Coffee morning, Methodist Schoolroom, Brayford, 10.30-12 Harvest Tea, S Molton WI, Methodist Hall, 2pm S Molton Men’s Shed, Cemetery Workshop, 10-12 and every Wednesday Autumn Show, and District Garden Society, Pavil- IT Help, S Molton Library, 10.30am-12noon 01769 572128 ion, 7pm 01769 580719 Cook and Eat, S Molton U3A, Parish Hall, Bishops Nymp- Jack Russell, J Edmunds, AGM, Bishops Nympton History Socie- ton, 11.30am 01769 550296 ty, Parish Hall, 7.30pm S Molton Volunteer Bureau, Amory Ctre, 2-4 01769 573167 Bingo, Village Hall, Chittlehampton, 7.30pm

Dance for Hall funds, Village Hall, , 8pm Bett 10 Baby and Toddler Group, Parish Hall, Kingsnympton, 9- 11am and every Tuesday Musical Memories, Age Concern, S Molton, 2-3.30pm Dominick’s Close, Parsonage Lane, South Molton 11 Literratzi, litter pick, Pannier Market, S Molton, 9.30am Coffee morning for Macmillan, Chittlehamholt, 10.30am Coffee morning, Methodist Hall, 10.30am-12 Town Tour of Dulverton, Heritage Centre, 3pm 19 See Hear on Wheels, Southley Rd, S Molton, 2-4pm 01271 Belly Dancing, Village Hall, Heasley Mill, 6.30 01598 740848 373236 Bingo, for Church funds, Oxham Hall, Mariansleigh, 7.30pm Healing Garden, Dr G Haig, Chulmleigh Society, Red Lion, Brayford WI, Village Hall, 7.15pm 12 Memory Café, Amory Centre, S Molton, 10.30am-12.30pm 7.30pm 01769 581398 07855 837077 Whist Drive, Oxham Hall, Mariansleigh, 7.45pm S Molton Striders walk, Hawkridge from S Molton Square, 20 Harvest Festival, for Antony Nolan Trust and N Devon Hos- 10am 01769 573666 5 miles pice, Parish Church, E Anstey, 6.30pm; supper, Old Ways End Film Night, Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 7pm book 01398 R Westcott, clarinet, T Bayliss, keyboard, Ron Proctor, drums. Parish Church, S Molton, 12-1pm 341106 Chulmleigh Highlights, Town Hall, 2-5pm Gift and Pledge Auction for High Bray Church, Village Hall, Barley and Vine Folk Club, East St, S Molton, 7.30pm 07553 Brayford, 7pm 072074 21-6 Oct Exhibition, Pine Feroda, Lanacre Barn Gallery 13-29 Art Trek arttrek.co.uk 21George Nympton Music Festival for Air Ambulance, Church 13 Harvest Service, Parish Church, Rose Ash, 6.30pm Sat and Hall, 12noon-10pm, book eventbrite .co.uk Pledges evening, Village Hall, Brayford Music at Tea Time, Ashford Clarinet Gp of Friends, S Molton Autumn Show, Bishops Nympton. Gardening Club, Parish Community Hospital League of Friends for Cancer and Wellbe- Hall, 7.30pm ing Centre, NDDH, 4.30-6.30pm 01769 573526 Fisherman’s Friends (12), Rural Cinema, Pavilion, 22 Antiques and Collectables Fair, Village Hall, Umberleigh, Chulmleigh, 7.30pm 10am-4pm 07765 263844 The Favourite (15), Dulverton Films, Town Hall, 7 for War Horse 10K , 11am 01805 804347 7.30pm 01398 323474 Treasure Hunt for Cancer Research UK, Central Car Park, 14-15 1940s weekend, W Somerset Railway 14-16 Bow Making Experience, Bulworthy Project, 2pm 01769 573403 07594 569441 24 Coffee Break for Macmillan, Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 14-20 Art Exhibition, Heritage Centre, Dulverton 11am-12.30pm 14 Last Night of the Proms on screen, Town Hall, Dulverton, S Molton Town Council meetings, Town Hall, 6.30pm Sat 6.45pm tickets, Post Office All is True (12), Moor Movies, Winsford Harvest Festival, supper and auction, Parish Church and 25 Filleigh History Group, Village Hall, 7.30pm Hall, Knowstone, 7pm book 01398 341508/341 26 S Molton Striders walk, Simonsbath from S Molton Square, Quiz Night for N Devon Hospice and Motor Neurone Disease 10am 01769 5734511 3.5 miles Association, Barley and Vine, East St, S Molton, 7.30pm Better Together with Annie, S Molton Library, 10.30-11.30am Charity Dance, Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 8pm Chulmleigh Highlights/ SeeHear, Pavilion Chulmleigh, 2-5pm 15 Deadline for items for October’s Community News Harvey, classic film night, S Molton Library,, 6.30pm Rugby Ball World Record attempt, S Molton from 10am Acoustic music night, Barley and Vine, East St, S Molton, Messy Church, Anstey Hall, Yeo Mill, 11.30am-4pm 7.30pm 07553 072074 Harvest services, Methodist Church, Kingsnympton, 11am, & 27 World’s Biggest coffee morning for Macmillan, Barley and 6.30pm J Powell Vine, East St, S Molton, 10am 07553 072074 Harvest Festival, Parish Church, Mariansleigh, 12noon, Share a Story Gp, S Molton Library, 10.30-11.30pm lunch at Oxham 01769 550424 Fisherman’s Friends (12), Parish Hall, Rose Ash, 7 for 7.45pm Messy Church, Methodist Church, S Molton, 4-6pm 28-29 Autumn Gala, Lynrail, Woody Bay Station 01598 763487 Fisherman’s Friends (12), S Molton Film Soc, George, 7.30 28 Farmer's Market, Lion Car Park, Dulverton, 10am-4 pm 16-22 Exmoor Building Festival Sat Yarn Craft, S Molton Library, 10.30-11.30am 16 Harvest Supper, Parish Hall, Kingsnympton, 7pm book Coffee morning for Macmillan and N Devon Hospice, Village 01769 581088/377 Hall, Brayford, 10.30am-12.30pm 01398 710771 17 Fitness 4 Health, S Molton Library, 9am and every Tuesday S Molton Carnival, 6pm AGM, N Molton Local History Soc, Old School, 7.30pm Dulverton Foxhounds Supper, Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 7 ACWW, Bishops Nympton WI, Parish Hall, 7.30pm 29 S Molton Harvest Parade 18 Knowstone and Rose Ash Gardening Club meeting Rec Run, S Molton Recreation Ground, 9am Team Service, Parish Church, Bishops Nympton, 10.30am Sean & Kate's gardening services

For a friendly and reliable service ring Sean on 07774218349 or For information and bookings please call 07305 812174 Kate on 07801832819 or e-mail [email protected]

South Molton Carnival Classes Walking 1.Walk with animals. 2.Fancy Dress 3. Decorated wheelbarrow, bicycle, mobility scooter or wheelchair Floats/Vehicles 1.Tableau,mainly children 2.Tableau,mainly adults. 3.Decorated Trade. Cancer Research UK 4. Classic Vintage with 2, 3 or 4 wheels. A Street Collection in S Molton for Cancer All details also available on Research U K on June 27 raised £388.89 South Molton Rotary Website and Facebook page. and a House to House collection in the local area raised £2035.07. Many thanks to everyone who EXHIBITION contributed to raising such a wonderful sum At Lanacre Barn Gallery, Lanacre, Withypool, Exmoor TA24 7SD. Pine Feroda, internationally Please don’t put batteries in the recycling acclaimed, and a rare collaboration of four pro- Residents are being asked to stop putting batter- fessional artists, creating dramatic large scale ies in their recycling after a second fire within woodblock prints, is coming to Exmoor for an im- three weeks at the recycling portant exhibition. Working mostly in the South hall. It's believed that on both occasions, loose West, Merlyn Chesterman RE, Julia Manning RE, batteries scraping along the floor when the recy- SWLA, Ian Phillips and Judith Westcott have to- cling is being pushed along by machinery have gether developed a unique artistic style, predomi- ignited surrounding plastic. Please recycle your batteries at one of the many nantly seascapes and landscapes. Jo Minoprio supermarkets with battery collection points: they will also be exhibiting her new woodcuts. The ex- can also be taken to recycling centres. hibition is open to everyone from Saturday Sep- tember 21st to Sunday October 6th, daily from Learn Spanish 10am–5pm in conjunction with Somerset Art I am planning a Spanish beginners' class this au- Week Festival fortnight and the 2nd week of Dev- tumn, six lessons for £36, for further information, on Art Trek. Directions signposted, and you will please contact me at [email protected]. receive a warm welcome. www.moorlandart.com Heasley Mill Duck Race and Dog Show is on South Molton Unites Again Sunday 8th September at 2pm. Refreshments Can you walk a mile to make a difference and and lots of stalls. Proceeds to North Molton Pri- help people living in the S Molton community with mary School. Come along and enjoy a fun family cancer, raise money for nurse Karina Wallace’s afternoon. For more information, please contact treatment, and towards Cancer Research? Julie on 07900 048525. Please come along and encourage others to join you and make a donation. Start at The Rec and then walk through the Com- munity Woodland on Sunday 8th September at 3pm. After the walk tea, coffee and cake will be served at S Molton Community Primary School and for those people who feel they cannot walk a North Devon Council fund a mile, why not just join us for coffee and cake. home improvement loan scheme For more information please contact Sue 07890 for homeowners and landlords*. 887984 or Kate 07933 496627 We understand the expense of maintaining your Organised by S Molton Community Primary School & South home. We want to help you to take the stress Molton Strugglers. out of funding repairs, improvements or adapta- TURNER FRAMES tions to your home. Peter Turner, friendly & personal bespoke picture framer We see you as an individual, not a credit score. Mount Cutting-Framing-Box Framing-Glazing-Repairs For a free, no obligation home visit or more information: Call me for a free no obligation quote, no job too big or too small Contact Wessex Resolutions CIC Paintings-Prints-Textiles on 01823 461099 or visit Memorabilia-Photographs-Certificates www.wessexresolutions.org.uk *Subject to eligibility Tel: 01769 581615 Mobile: 07802 256349

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Yes, it has been a year since The Barley & Vine opened its DEVON HIGHLIGHTS CHULMLEIGH doors to welcome discerning customers looking for quality local beers, cider and wine, in a quiet and friendly environment. We Devon Highlights is a group open to anyone aged are now serving light lunches from 12-2pm, and coffee or tea at 55+ to come and meet new people, explore differ- any time. If you haven't visited us yet, why not give us a try? ent activities and interests, and feel better con- Regular quizzes and music nights, check Community News Lo- nected to their local community. Chulmleigh High- cal Events or our Facebook page for up to date information. lights sessions are held every other Thursday, The Barley & Vine ale & wine bar, 121 East St, S Molton from 2-5pm, at the Town Hall. Sessions are free, Tel: 07553 072074 Opening times Thurs, Fri & Sat 11am-2.30pm and 6-10.30pm and refreshments are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own to share if you wish. They are led by Devon Communities Together, Fitness 4 Living ND, a fitness initiative en- and funded by the National Lottery and HM Gov- couraging people to take up exercise, will resume ernment’s Building Connections. The main aim is weekly health walks in September. Led by local to reach and engage older members of the com- teacher Roger Warren, now a qualified personal munity, who may be at risk of loneliness. This trainer, the walks are intended to appeal to peo- could be those who live alone, are widowed, or ple who have not taken regular exercise for some have recently moved to the area, for example. time. Roger says he hopes to extend the range of Since launching the group in early June, we have activities he offers, ‘Many people I speak to are had an exciting mix of activities chosen by those unsure how to take the first steps to improve their who attend, and we are excited that on September fitness. I am hoping to provide a friendly, sociable 26th we are hosting the ‘SeeHear’ bus at Chulm- and supportive environment for people to return leigh Pavilion Carpark (2-5pm). The bus is a great to exercise.’ The walks started earlier this year, resource for those suffering hearing or vision loss. following the success of walks organised as part Contact 01392 248919 info@devoncommunities. of S Molton Library’s ‘Active Life, Active Mind’ org.uk or www.devoncommunities.org.uk. month. They take place on Tuesday, meeting at the Library for a 9am start, and last about an 361community energy is a local Community hour. Interest Company offering advice and assistance For information or to register interest, please con- in N Devon to those in fuel poverty or who may tact Roger at fitness4livingND@ hotmail.com or be struggling to pay their bills/need help and ad- the fitness4livingND Facebook page. vice around energy efficiency. We help in a number of ways: New class to help children get ahead Our trained Home Energy Advisors carry out Sounds Right Phonics Classes for Kids are com- free home visits to those eligible; during these ing to South Molton! Faye Sluman is launching visits we will look at your bills, and switch your the classes, which are specifically designed to tariff if appropriate, saving you money. We’ll look get pre-schoolers and toddlers interested in early at the fabric of your home and at the way you use reading and writing skills, on Thursday 12th Sep- energy. We can signpost to Income Max to check tember. Sounds Right Phonics Classes for Kids that you are getting the right benefits and offer launched in 2016, and now offers classes across advice and help with fuel and water debt. We also the UK. There are three age ranges: 'Babes' give away free ‘easy measures’ such as LED light which introduce nursery rhymes; 'Minis' for 1-2 bulbs, radiator reflectors, and draught-proofing. A year olds and Pre-school for 2-4 year olds which home visit may also lead to the installation of in- introduce a different letter sound each week. Find sulation or essential repairs to heating systems. out more about Faye’s classes then check out We also ensure that eligible people are on the www.soundsrightphonicsclasses.co.uk or email Priority Service Register and can refer for a Free [email protected] Home Fire Safety visit. 361community energy works with vulnerable people of all ages. We of- South Molton Citizens Advice ten have a presence at local health related events as well as local groups. We welcome invi- Amory Centre, Thursday 10am – 4pm tations to do front-line worker training. Call 01769 572501 or 03444 111 444 To find out if you can book a free Home visit for an appointment www.361energy.org/save or call 01271 599361 www.citizensadvice.org.uk SAMARITANS We are available 24:7 Distress? Need to talk to Despair? someone? Crisis? Phone us on 116 123 or 01271 374343

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