www.visitsouthmolton.co.uk/community-news For local events and information please see inside WINTER WONDERLAND The traditional start to Christmas in South Molton is the South Molton Business Association Winter Wonderland, now in its ninth year! A key event in the South Molton Diary and one of the premier events in North Devon, the weekend starts with the Winter Wonderland late night shopping, lantern parade and markets on Friday 1st December, moves on to the Saturday Pan- nier Market and then to the Fatstock Show on Sunday 3rd. Meanwhile the Parish Church’s Christmas Tree Festival runs from 30th November until 4th December.

Christmas Tree Festival Shop local, Upstairs@winterwonderland is The 7th Christmas Tree Festival at South Mol- Shop a real Christmas event with vintage ton Parish Church runs from 30th November South Molton Elf Trail and craft stalls in the Assembly until 4th December from 10am-4pm. Rooms Lots of stalls with a huge Over 100 trees decorated by Friday local organisations! Dec 1st choice of gifts or just something for yourself! Friday 1st December 4- Wonderland 9pm. Light refreshments available The SMBA works with local schools making lanterns for upstairs! More information from the Lantern Parade, which starts from the Infant School at Rosemary 07989 619745 or 6pm on 1st December, lead by the Blackdown Samba [email protected] Band. The Town Centre will have all the shops open as well as rides, stalls and attractions in the Square. Food and drink can be enjoyed watching the sights or listening Fatstock Show to carols sung by West Buckland Prep School. The Panni- On Sunday 3rd December the Pannier er Market will host over 50 stalls with gift ideas, produce Market will be filled with stalls, exhibits, and products to really get your Christmas shopping off to a farm animal and produce. Lots to do for great start. Do not forget that our great shops will be open young and old from 9am…. offering their fine range of quality goods. The Countryside comes to Town CELEBRATE The Cheese Larder CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR Purveyors of Fine West WITH US AT RIVERSIDE! Country Cheese Live Music Every Weekend Throughout December

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Light Up a Life this Christmas Live Nativity North Devon Hospice and the Children’s Hospice This year South Molton Baptist Church are going Remember someone special to you this Christ- to stage a live nativity in the Pannier Market on mas the annual Light Up a Life appeal. Light a Thursday 21st December, from 6pm, conveying candle in memory of your loved one at our special the real meaning of Christmas. The birth of Jesus services. Your local Light Up a Life services are : was the original Christmas gift, God's expression Monday 4 December Chulmleigh Parish Church of love for humanity. 6.30pm Families and guests can mill around in the Panni- er Market, looking at the sheep with their shep- Wednesday 6 December S Molton Methodist herds, the wise men pondering the night’s sky, Church 7pm whilst Mary & Joseph fall out over the census Christmas is traditionally a time for family and and preparing for the journey to Bethlehem, while friends to get together, so it is natural that our Isaac the donkey takes all the children’s atten- thoughts turn to those who are no longer with us. tion. Live Middle Eastern music will augment the Light Up a Life offers you the chance to honour atmosphere. The audience will be called to the their memory. seating area and stage for the performance at If you cannot attend your local Light Up a Life ser- 6.30pm. The Nativity will be acted out with ani- vice, you can take part in the Light Up a Life ap- mals taking part and lasts 20-30 minutes. The peal by making a donation online at www.north performance also includes communal carol sing- devonhospice.org.uk or phoning 01271 347232 ing. Before and after the performance, the audi- for a leaflet; they can take your donation over the ence can enjoy refreshments and phone and make a note of your loved ones there'll be an opportunity to look names. We will send you a special star in the at the exhibition of nativity sets post to hang on your Christmas tree, on which and of Christmas art. you can write a message to your loved one, and their name will be entered into our special Light You are warmly invited to the Up a Life books of remembrance. Farming Community Network By making a donation to North Devon Hospice in Plough Sunday Service to memory of your loved one, you will be helping to be held at St Mary Magdalene Church, make a difference to those who need our care Chulmleigh on Sunday 14th January at 6pm. both today and into the future. The Hospices care Speaker: local farmer, Ian Pinhey. Followed by for those facing a life-limiting illness, and their refreshments at The Golf Course, Chulmleigh. An whole family. All our support is provided com- opportunity for our local rural community to come pletely free of charge, but this is only together to look forward to the coming year’s possible thanks to the ongoing gener- planting and growing season. osity of the local community. FCN is a Christian charity which offers pastoral and practical support to those in the farming com- Christmas Fayre munity who are dealing with a variety of issues, at South Molton United C of E Primary including financial difficulties, animal disease, School, Exeter Road, S Molton, EX36 mental health and family disputes. For more de- 4EN on Thursday 14th December, from 3 - 5pm. tail contact 01363 83236/83746 There will be stalls, games, refreshments, raffle FCN 24/7 National Helpline 03000 111 999 and much, much more! Come along and see our brand new school. Christmas Coffee Morning For further information please contact Debbie South Molton Bowling Club is holding a Christ- mas Coffee Morning at their Clubhouse in Mill Quick 01769 573103 / debbie.quick@btinter Street South Molton on Saturday 9th December net.com (PTFA Events Committee) from 10am until 12 noon. Chimney sweeping

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every Friday S Molton Men’s Shed, Scout Hut, 10am-12noon Winter Wonderland, Late Night Shopping, S Molton from 4pm Exercise for the mature lady, Village Hall, George Nympton, 10.30- Quiz and Carvery for Withypool Village Hall and PCC, Sportsman’s 11.30am 01769 572614 Inn, Sandyway, 7 for 7.30pm 01643 831352 Cook & Eat, U3A, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 10.30pm book Snow White of Witheridge Village Panto, Knights of Witheridge, Parish 01769 550296 by 4/12 Hall, 7.30pm 01884 860720 Writing Group, S Molton Library 2-4pm 01769 572128 2-7 Dick Whittington Panto, Northcott Th, Exeter, 01392 726363 S Molton Volunteer Bureau, Amory Ctre, 2-4 01769 573167 2-3 Donkey rides to Santa’s Grotto, Quince Honey Farm, S Molton Ballroom Dance class, Filleigh Village Hall 01769 572384 and every Picture sale for Parkinsons UK, Mole Valley Farmers, S Molton Wednesday 2 Pannier Market, S Molton 8am-1pm & every Saturday Light up a Life, Hospices, Methodist Church, S Molton, 7pm 01271 Sat Lego Club, S Molton Library 10-12am & every Saturday 347232 Christmas Coffee morning, for National Children’s Homes in Action, Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 7.30pm 07772 Methodist School Rm, Chittlehampton, 10.30-12 757124 and every Wednesday Christmas Fair for Parish Church, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 2-4.30 Social Badminton, Parish Hall, Kings Nympton, 7.30-10pm 01769 Grand Christmas Fair, Parish Hall, Knowstone from 2pm 580581 and every Wednesday Charity Dance, Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 7-12midnight Christmas Bingo, Oxham Hall, Mariansleigh, 7 for 7.30pm 3 Car Boot sale, old Tesco, Barnstaple 10-2 07999 445489 and every Sun 7 Country Market, Pannier Mkt, S Molton 8.30-1 & every Thurs Fat Stock Show, Pannier Market, S Molton, 9am-5pm S Molton Amnesty International greeting card campaign, Pannier Christingle service, Parish Church, S Molton, 11am Market, 9am-1pm Dulverton by Starlight from 1.30pm Coffee morning, N Devon Hospice, Assembly Rooms, 10-1pm Advent Carol Service, Satterleigh 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Kingsnympton, 7pm 01769 573636 Christmas Poultry Bingo, Village Hall, Chittlehampton, 7.30pm 12-15 S Molton Rotary Santa’s Sleigh around S Molton 24 Christmas Eve 12 Musical Memories for dementia, Age Concern, S Molton, 2-3.30 S Molton Town Band, carols, Pannier Market, 7pm Carols and Cakes, Methodist Schoolroom, Chittlehampton, 2pm Carol Service, Warkleigh Church 11am S Molton Town Council meetings, Town Hall, 6.30pm Christingle Service, Parish Church, Swimbridge, 4pm Hampstead (12A), Moor Movies, Village Hall, Winsford, 7.30pm Crib Service, Parish Church, Chittlehampton, 5pm Dunkirk film, W Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 7.30pm 01398 341615 Carols round the Tree, Fore St, Chulmleigh, 6.30pm 01769 581712 Christmas Bingo, Parish Hall, Knowstone, 8pm 25-29 S Molton Library closed 13 Coffee House, Methodist Hall, Oldways End, 10.30am-12noon 25 Christmas Day Dance Practice, W Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 7.30pm 26 Boxing Day Barbecue, Clovelly Quay 14 Memory Café, Amory Centre, S Molton 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Exhibition of conflict in the Holy Lands Dear Everyone at A new exhibition which explores a campaign of South Molton Swimming Pool the Devonshire Regiment in the Holy Lands dur- Just to say a massive thank you to all the staff for ing the First World War is now open at The Mu- all their support, interest and belief in me on my seum of Barnstaple and North Devon. journey to completing the Barcelona Iron Man on The 16th Battalion was formed from volunteer 30th September. I feel so blessed and truly grate- yeomanry units and spent the majority of the war ful to have such a lovely clean communal pool to fighting in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. The carry out most of my swim training. I have had Battle of El Foka on the 3rd December 1917 was such a good year, starting from the Tiverton the biggest engagement of any regiment during Sprint Triathlon, the Smuggler Bike Ride, 3 Peak the campaign, and the exhibition commemorates Challenge and the Half Iron Man at Hookham this battle which was the biggest single loss of life Hall, Norfolk plus the Mad Hatters Outdoor Swim- for the regiment with over 300 casualties. ming Event at Polkerris, Cornwall and finally the The Museum staff have worked in partnership Full Ironman in Barcelona. Initially I was going on with the ‘Away from the Western Front’ project to my own to Barcelona, but much to my surprise research and exhibit this overlooked campaign. Lesley Cook, the Manager of the Pool volun- The exhibition looks to explore the young sol- teered to come with me to help and support dur- diers' religious backgrounds and their potential ing the event. She also mentored my swimming, emotional conflict of fighting in the Holy Lands. A not only in the Pool but also in the sea, encourag- new film which will be screened at the exhibition ing me to enter other events to build up my confi- has also been specially produced, in partnership dence. Her advice was invaluable, we are very with The Plough Arts Centre youth theatre group, lucky to have someone of her experience and about the Battle of Jerusalem and the experienc- wisdom working at the Pool .I am so grateful to es of the soldiers during that time. have access to a poll right on my doorstep, run The ‘Holy Lands' exhibition runs from now until by such friendly, helpful and experienced people. 10 February and is free. Teamwork makes the Dream work. From Belin- The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon is da Simmons. open from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Satur- day and admission is free. Keep an eye the mu- The staff at South Molton Museum wish all seum's Facebook page to keep up to date with all our visitors and volunteers a Very Happy Christ- the latest news and events. mas and Prosperous New Year, thank you all for your support during 2017. Please note the mu- Maclins Quarry seum is now closed for our annual winter refur- bishment and we will be open again on Monday Recycling Centre EX36 3EB 19th March 2018 in time for Easter. Winter hours at our local tip are: Saturday and Sunday 10am-4.30pm Badminton Club Please note that trailers over 1.8m (6 feet) inter- Kings Nympton Parish Hall every Wednesday nal/body length are no longer permitted at this 7.30-10pm. £3.00 per evening including feather site. For more information call 0345 155 1010 shuttles & refreshments. Contact 01769 580581.

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Scout’s Post in South Molton Help at Home This Christmas the Scouts’ post service We offer older people a flexible service that can be tailored will be available from 1st-8th December to suit individual needs. Options include:- with ‘post boxes' at Cheese Larder, Griffin’s Yard, Cleaning, laundry, changing bed linen, light meal preparation and shopping. the Library and Printworx. Call 01805 938537 for details

Royal Mail Christmas Post Registered Charity No 1125142. Company limited by guarantee Last posting dates in December - International Standard (aka Airmail) 2nd Dec Africa, Middle East 6th Dec Cyprus, Malta, Asia, Far East, most of 125 East St, South Molton EX36 3BU Eastern Europe 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 01769 572501 7th Dec Caribbean, Central/South America 9th Dec Greece, Turkey, Australia, New Zealand Citizens Advice Bureau 03444 111444 11th Dec Static HM Forces Mail Thursday, by appointment only 01769 572501 13th Dec Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland Community News S Molton & District 01769 575528 14th Dec Canada, Finland, Sweden, USA Councillors’ surgery 15th Dec Austria, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, 2nd Saturday 10am-11am 01769 57250 Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Swit- Energy Clinic, Energy 361 zerland 1st Tuesday 2-5pm 01271 599361 16th Dec Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxemburg Library 01769 572128 UK Service Tuesday 9am-5pm 22nd Dec Second Class Wednesday 9am-1pm 21st Dec 1st Class Thursday 9am-5pm 22nd Dec Special delivery Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-1pm Member of Parliament surgery From Andrew Sauerzapf, Crew Manager, Quarterly by appointment 01271 327990 South Molton Fire Station Memory Café for those with memory problems The big breakfast on 11th November was 2nd Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm 01271 311630 a great success with over 120 full English break- Mini Moo Music for children 01884 860462 fasts being served to the public by the local fire Friday 9am-12noon station crew. We managed to raise £458.70 for North Devon Council Customer Advice the Firefighters Charity. Typically, at our busiest Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am-5pm 01769 572501 time of the event, we picked up a fire call, so North Devon Voluntary Service drop-in some of the crew went leaving us shorthanded, Thursday 10am-1pm 01271 866300 Royal British Legion welfare drop-in but some family members stepped in and normal 2nd Thursday 10.30-12.30 07884 886050 service was soon resumed. The crew would like S Molton Community Connections to thank everyone who attended and the local Monday 10am-12noon businesses that also kindly supported our event. Thursday 10am-1pm 01769 572501 South Molton Town Council COMMUNITY NEWS S Molton & District Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm 01769 572501 Please get news, adverts and events for our Febru- South Molton Town Clerk Surgery ary issue to us by 15th January. To advertise in Tuesday 2-4pm 01769 572501 the 24 parishes around S Molton or to contribute, South Molton Volunteer Bureau please write to us, or drop off messages, at the 1st Wednesday 2-4pm 01769 573167 Amory Centre, 125 East St, S Molton EX36 3BU, Yoga call 01769 575528, answerphone or email us at Monday 9.30-11am 01769 572501 moltonnews @hotmail. co.uk. Events can also be Visitor Information is available in reception at entered in the Events Diary at the Amory Centre reception. Thank you all or your support! the Amory Centre 125 East St, South Molton

South Molton Jazz Club

The last Friday of every month (usually) at the George Hotel

Sky Sports Traditional country pub BT Sport The best in live jazz from 8.30pm onwards Open Christmas Day Different bands each month 12-4pm for drinks; 12-2.30pm for food

Tickets £10 available from the George 01769 550297 Email [email protected] See www.SouthMoltonJazzClub.com for details South Molton, Devon EX36 3NW THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE COMMUNITY NEWS TEAM OR THE EDITORS. ALL ADVERTISEMENTS ARE ACCEPTED IN GOOD FAITH. THE COMMUNITY NEWS CANNOT ENDORSE ITEMS/ADVERTISEMENTS NOR DOES IT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS/INJURY/DAMAGE CAUSED BY ERRORS IN OR OMISSIONS FROM INFORMATION GIVEN.