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Wednesday 3rd August Gates open 8am – Show opens 8.30am – Show closes 6pm Barton Farm EX37 9DX

Featuring:- MONSTER TRUCKS Big Pete and the Grim Reaper

This annual event is a celebration of 's agricultural roots. A host of livestock classes occupy the arenas throughout the day with Alpacas, Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Show Jumping and Open Dog Show. Attractions, displays, demonstrations and trade stands for all. New for 2016  Alpaca Village - an extension of the Alpaca section.  'Bags for Life' Eco friendly Bags to commemorate our 50th show. These are particularly special as one side has been designed by local schoolgirl Izzie Thomas from N Molton. £4 from the Show office Tickets On the day: Adult £14, Child (5 - 15 yrs) £4, Family (2 adults & 3 children) £34 In advance: Adult £12.50, Child (5 - 15 yrs) £3, Family £30 Tickets in advance until Monday 1st August from www.bradsons.co.uk/tickets 01749 813899. Or from Chittlechatter Stores Winston Pincombe Tourist Information Centre After this tickets will only be available at the Showground on the day at the full price.

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UMBERLEIGH RURAL RUN 3pm start at the UMBERLEIGH GARDEN SHOW on Saturday 6th August. Come and enjoy a 4mile run through our glorious countryside: river banks, woods and country lanes. Challenge Cups for winners. T-Shirts for every entry. £7.00 entry. More details contact Pat 01769 540644 FED - Family Explore Days - are a great way for the whole family to have fun, learn new skills, Withypool Flower Show and Fete put them into practice and discover cool facts On Wednesday 17th August at 2.30pm Tradition- about our Devon Woodlands. Dare to do some- al stalls and sideshows. Come and join us for a thing different! Each FED is based around a family afternoon by the river theme connected with the woodland, delivered by Katy and Vince who own and manage it. Kings Nympton Revel There are three FEDs this summer - see the On Bank Holiday Monday 29th August from Events Diary. Each includes a forest trail, new 12.30pm at The Old Rectory. Hog Roast, Pimms skill and creative activity. FED cost £15 per fami- and Beer tent, Pony & Trap rides, Crafts, Pro- ly (2 adults + 2 children); booking is essential. duce and Baking, Stalls, Live Music, Bouncy Courage Copse is a 15.5 acre working wood- Castle, Pet Show and Auction. Cream teas 2pm land in the Taw Valley. Katy and Vince are char- onwards. From 2.15pm Fruit Flower and Vegeta- coal makers who also run training courses, work- ble Show at St James' Church. Classes include shops and school visits. craft, children's classes and photographs.

North Devon All Starz proudly present the 75th CHITTLEHAMPTON classic family-loved circus musical “Barnum” at GARDEN SHOW and FETE The Queen's Theatre, from Thursday On Saturday 13th August at the Village Hall from 28th to Saturday 30th July. 7pm evening perfor- 2pm. This year sees Chittlehampton celebrate mances and 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Join the 75th year of its Garden Show and Fete. P.T.Barnum on his quest to create the Greatest In addition to the fruit, vegetable and flower cat- Show on Earth! Tickets can be brought from the egories there are also homecraft and children's’ Theatre and it is suitable for all ages. Come sections in the Hall, where refreshments are along and support these talented local young served throughout the afternoon. people who bring you all the excitement and Out on the playing fields there will be the usual tricks expected at the circus. fun of a traditional English summer fete with South Molton Garden Trail many games and competitions, including stocks, On August 13th and 14th from 2-6pm another coconut shy, welly throwing, target golf and some event takes place to boost funds for roof repairs new ones! Bring your dog along to the ‘Family to South Molton Parish Church. Derrica Hodgson Dog Show’. We have a BBQ, bar by The Bell, who is organising this for the Friends of South and an ice-cream seller on his traditional bike! Molton Church says that ”our last garden trail was There will be many stalls, including cakes, in 2009; most of these gardens have not been sweets, books etc. During the afternoon there will opened for us before - so meander from one side be music to keep us entertained. of the town to the other; the gardens and allot- For details, to book a stall, provide a cake or raf- ments included are varied and interesting”. Also fle prize or to offer help, contact Peter on 01769 teas, stalls and raffle. £5 for both afternoons. 540036 or [email protected] Tickets from Mayfield Gunswell Lane,40 Brook Meadow or www.chittlehamptongardenshow.co.uk 17 Winston Park. Sell your LP Records for £££s Chimney sweeping

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New classes in Ballroom ,Latin and Sequence Dancing start in SEPTEMBER at Go to the North Devon Show by bus Buses to the Showground at Umberleigh on 3rd Bishops Nympton on TUESDAY 27th at 6.30pm August run from South Molton Square as Stage- on WEDNESDAY 28th at 6.30pm Bampton on THURSDAY 29th at 6.30pm coach South West Route 777 as follows: Professional Tuition in friendly social atmosphere South Molton - North Devon Showground South Molton Square 0820 1000 1705 www.happy-feet-dance.co.uk 01769 550899 Showground arr 0845 1025 1730 The Molton Meddlers Showground dep 0915 1620 1800 The "Meddlers" were formed with the purpose of South Molton Square 0942 1647 1827 improving the appearance of South Molton. We Single/return fare: £4.50 (Family: £14) weed, sweep, clean and paint. We have even been known to do a bit of gardening. We enjoy CAP Money Course will run in September conversation with each other and passers by. We The Christians against Poverty Money Course is take pleasure in a job well done. We are spon- a revolutionary money management course that sored by the Town Council under the leadership teaches people budgeting skills and a simple, of Andrew Coates in terms of hand tools and ma- cash-based system that really works. This course terials. We have also received support from The will help anyone to get more in control of their Rotarians, via the grants secretary, Fr. Com- finances, so they can budget, save and prevent mander Terry Woods and a special thanks to debt. Ray Stacey has run two previous courses Paul Henderson of the South Molton News for his locally, and intends to run another this coming enthusiastic encouragement and prompt printing September 17th and 24th, at a location to be de- of information leaflets. If you would like to join us termined. we meet every Monday morning, outside the View a brief video on YouTube. Further infor- Pannier Market (Square end) at 9.30am and bea- mation on our website's Social Issues page or ver away for about two hours. Do give it a try, contact Ray Stacey for details on 01271 831461. you will meet some interesting people. Devon Hedge Tree Competition South Molton Museum This new competition was launched in Throughout August the Mu- April 2016 and closes on 31 August seum is open as usual, on 2016. If you have looked after your Mondays and Tuesdays hedge trees and established new from 10.30am-4pm, and ones, please do enter. The prizes are generous! Thursdays and Saturdays To find out more details and to enter, please see from 1030am-1pm. http://devonhedges.org/competitions. The popular exhibition of engravings by Hilary Thanks to Perrie Hale Nursery, The Tree Council and Paynter continues, and we now have a fascinat- Woodland Trust for sponsoring the competition. ing temporary display of lace and lace making from the collection of local resident, Sue Morgan. Pony Centre, Ashwick, TA22 9QE In addition, an unusual breast plough belonging It has been another good month for re-homing to the museum has now been returned and is on ponies to foster homes and conservation grazing display; come and see how hard it was to work sites including the Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Knet- the land before the advent of modern machinery! tishall Heath Reserve near Ipswich. The Centre is open to visitors between 10am Early Bird Swimming and 4pm on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Every Friday from 6.30-8.30am throughout the Thursday and Friday throughout the summer. summer at South Molton Swimming Pool in Cen- www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk: tral Park. Start you day with an invigorating dip. [email protected]: 01398 323093 Beat the crowds and join us. 01769 572522 South Molton Tourist Information ‘Not Just for Tourists’www.visitsouthmolton.co.uk The Eden Project Always Changing – No Two Visits The Same! Buy a ‘Day Ticket’ from us and we can turn it into an ‘Annual Pass’ for no extra charge. Buying from us is cheaper than buying direct from Eden. Special Dinosaur Event for the Summer Holidays! Tickets on sale for Mid Devon and North Devon Shows Please support the Tourist Office by buying your tickets from us. Don’t forget show tickets are cheaper bought in advance. Special Offer!! Throughout August mention this advert to get 15% off of all our books including Hope Bourne.

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Plough & Share Credit Union, Amory Centre, S Molton, 10am- 12noon and every Thursday Musical Memories, Amory Centre, S Molton, 10.30-12noon and every Thursday except 11th Activity Day Exmoor Pony Centre, Ashwick 12-3pm 01398 323093 and every Thursday Old Bold and Crafty, Age Concern, S Molton, 2-4pm 01769 575952 and every Thursday AUGUST 5- 7 Bishops Nympton Summer Club, Parish Hall 1 -31 Engravings by Hilary Paynter/ Lace making exhibitions, S 5-31 Exmoor Heritage Pony Festival 01643 862466 Molton Museum 5 Olympic Games start 5th Annual Exmoor Pony Festival 01398 323093 S Molton Foodbank, YMCA10.30am-12.30pm 07542 184276/ 1 S Molton Meddlers, Square, 9.30am 07874 206438 and every Friday S Molton Community Connections, Amory House, 10am-1pm Craft Group, S Molton Library, 4-5.30pm and every Friday 01769 572501 and every Monday 6-7 Lifeboat Day, Clovelly, 10am Coffee morning, Village Hall, Chittlehamholt, 10.30am-12noon 6 Pannier Market S Molton 8am-1pm & every Saturday and every Monday Sat Lego Club, S Molton Library 10-12am & every Saturday S Molton Striders walk, from S Molton Square, 10.30am Coffee morning, Methodist Church, Chittlehampton, 10.30-12 01769 574137 1 mile Summer Pruning, Orchards Live course 01884 861181 Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 2.30pm and Worlington Church Fete, House, 2-5pm 01884 every Monday 860332 Yoga Class, YMCA, S Molton, 6.30-7.30pm Tiverton Horse Show, Marley Farm, Bolham, 2pm 01884 252060 Bingo, Village Hall, Chittlehampton, 7.30pm Fete and Dog Show, Cutcombe from 2pm 01643 841142 2 Bounce and Rhyme, S Molton Library, 10.30-11am 50th Garden Show, Village Hall, Georgenympton S Molton Hearing Loss Group, Age Concern Pop-in, 2-4pm Umberleigh Garden Show, fete and dog show, rural run, 2pm 01271 373236 01769 540644 Visit to Spittle Farm and Church, Chulmleigh History Chulmleigh Community College 1982 reunion, Red Lion, 7pm Society 01769 580219 01837 83949 Rural Outreach advice, Amory Centre, S Molton, 10am-1pm Peter Kirk, S Molton Conservative Club, from 9pm appts 07817 991631 and every Tuesday 7 Cornwall and Devon Countryman’s Fair, Werrington, Yoga, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 10.15-11.45am 01884 Launceston from 9.30am 253229 and every Tuesday Car Boot sale, old Tesco, 10-2pm 07999 445489 and every Sun Bounce & Rhyme, S Molton Library, 10.30am and every Tue Garden Open, for N Devon Hospice, Court Hall, N Molton, 2-5 Meditation, Simon Millward, Rose and Crown, S Molton, Revel, 2-5pm; Bring and see exhibition, Parish 6.30pm 01769 579829 and every Tuesday Church all day 01769 550194 American Square Dancing St John’s Community Centre, 8-12 Swimming lessons, Swimming Pool, S Molton 01769 572522 Barnstaple, 7-9pm 01769 579680 and every Tues Silver Spurs 8 Tippbarlake Exmoor Pony Heard gathering, Brendon Barton 3 North Devon Show, Umberleigh Barton Farm 01769 573852 Farm, book 01598 741201 Garden Open, East Manor, 10.30am-4.30pm 01398 Home, Habitat and Hiding, Courage Copse, Umberleigh, 10am- 341664 2pm Book 07979 521889 S Molton Volunteer Bureau, Amory Centre, 2-4pm 01769 Summer Garden Party, Ladies Club, Parish Hall, 2-4 573167 Recorder Recital, for Church funds and Amnesty, Parish Church, Writing Group, S Molton Library, 2-4 01769 572128 S Molton, 7.30-8.30pm Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 7.30pm Plants for Shade, Chulmleigh Garden Society, Pavilion, 7.30pm 07772 757124 and every Wednesday 01769 580719 Badminton, Parish Hall, Kings Nympton, 7.30pm 01769 9 Dulverton Town Tour, Heritage Centre, 4-5.30pm 07969 243887 580581 and every Wednesday Evening Deer Search, ENP, Ashcombe, Simonsbath, 7pm 01398 4 Street collection, Macmillan Cancer Support, S Molton 323841 3 miles no dogs and every Tuesday except 30th Country Market, Pannier Market, S Molton 8.30am-1pm and 10 Exford Show, Devon and Staghounds/Exmoor Pony every Thursday Society 9am-4pm 01598 710512/ 01884 839930 Market Stall for W Buckland Parish Hall, Pannier Market, S Historic Winsford walk, from War Memorial, 10.30am-12.30pm Molton Book 01398 322273 N Devon Voluntary Services drop-in, Amory Centre, S Molton Forests, Flower and Fabric, Courage Copse, Umberleigh, 10am- 10-1pm 01271 866300 & every Thursday 2pm Book 07979 521889 Rural Outreach advice, Amory Centre, S Molton, 10am-3pm Carnival appts 07817 991631 and every Thursday 11 Okehampton Show, Stoney Park 01837 659965 Citizens Advice Bureau, Amory Centre, S Molton Memory Café, Amory Centre, S Molton 10.30am-12.30pm appointments 03444 111444 & every Thursday memory.cafe@northdevoncab Photographing Exmoor Ponies in the wild, workshop, book

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SOUTH MOLTON TAXIS Day &Night Services 8-16,33 01643 841747 Seater Buses Archaeology around Chains Barrow ENP, from Prayway car available parking layby, 1-5pm 01398 322289 8km Cream Tea and Exmoor pony herd tour, Brendon Barton Dominick’s Close, Parsonage Lane, South Molton Farm book 01598 741201 Scarlet Pimpernel, Box Tree Productions, Castle Hill Gardens, 6pm Book 01805 624624 01769 573636 Duck Race, fete, Heasley Mill, from 7pm 12 Exmoor Pony Genome, Dr Sarah Blott, Exmoor House, 11am-1pm 07970 099116 3.5 miles Dulverton Historic Tour, Heritage Centre, 3pm 07969 243887 Dulverton, 12noon book 01398 322231 13-14 Garden Trail, S Molton, for S Molton Parish Church, 2-6pm 22-26 Swimming lessons, Swimming Pool, S Molton 01769 572522 from Mayfield, Gunswell La, 40 Brook Mdw or 17 Winston Pk 23 Peter Pan, Chapterhouse Theatre, Garden, 6pm Big Adventure Family Camp Out ENP, Wimbleball Lake, 01271 850296 Bats and Moths, , DWT, 8pm Book 01271 812617 4pm-11am Book 01398 323841 13 Coffee morning, for Barnstaple Hospital League of Friends, 24 Packhorse ways and a deserted village, archaeological walk, SatTown Hall, Chulmleigh, 9-11am 01769 580241 Crawter Hill, Book 01398 322231 Writing Group, S Molton Library, 10am-12noon 01769 572128 See Hear on Wheels, N Molton Square, 10-11.30am 01271 Farmers Market, Village Hall, , from 11am 373236 75th Chittlehampton and District Garden Show and Fete, for Children’s Charcoal Challenge, Courage Copse, Umberleigh, Hall Funds, Village Hall, 2pm 10am-2pm Book 07979 521889 Anstey Garden Show, W Anstey Village Hall, Yeo Mill, 2.30- 25 See Hear on Wheels, Swimbridge Square, 9.30-10.30am; 5.30pm 01398 341624 Witheridge Square 11.30am-1pm 01271 373236 Dance for Church funds, Parish Hall, Knowstone, 8pm Ben 26 Home, Habitat and Hiding, Courage Copse, Umberleigh, 10am- 14 Brendon Show, MEPBG Exmoor Pony Show, Brendon Barton 2pm Book 07979 521889 Farm 01598 741201 Penny Weedon from Wales, S Molton Organ and Keyboard United Open Air Service, Village Green, Brayford Club, Methodist Hall, 7.30pm Big Time, Methodist Church, S Molton 27-29 Holistic Healing Event, Tapeley Pk, 01769 560118 Eastleigh S Molton Garden Party for Care for Kids. Eastleigh 27 Bridgetown Fete, companion dog show, hog roast, music Activities, N Devon, 2-4pm01769 572646 Sat Monopole Open gardens, Chulmleigh, 1-6pm 01769 580019 Flower/Produce Show, Village Grn, Exford, 2pm 01643 831634 Exmoor’s Bats, ENP, Wimbleball, 8-10pm Book 01398 371116 15 Deadline for September’s edition of Community News Open Day, Simonsbath Saw Mill, 10am-4pm 01643 831202 28 Plant Sale, Plant Heritage, RHS Rosemoor, 10am-3pm 01769 16 Moor Walk, Ride and Tea with the Dart Family. Book 540528 01769 550263 Exmoor Food Market, Pannier Market, S Molton Bats and Moths, Swimbridge, DWT, 8pm Book 01271 812617 and All Tennis Finals, Rackenford Manor 17 Photographing Exmoor Ponies in the wild, workshop, book Terrier Lurcher and Kennel Club Companion and Family 01643 841747 Dog Show, Exmoor Foxhounds Supporters, Melcombe, Exford, Flower Show and Fete, Withypool, 2.30pm 01643 831494 12.30pm 01643 831500 18 See Hear on Wheels, Community Centre, , 10- 29 Summer Bank Holiday Waste collections one day late this week 11am, Southley Rd, S Molton, 2-4pm 01271 373236 Hawkridge Show and Gymkhana, family dog show 01398 Woods of Simonsbath and Historic Sawmill walk from 341520/01643 831320 Ashcombe, Exmoor Soc, 10.30am-3pm 01398 323335 2 miles Kings Nympton Revel, Old Rectory from 12.30pm Exmoor Pony Herd 23 Walk and Talk with the Milton Family, Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show, Parish Church, Kings Anstey Common, Book 01398 341217 Nympton, 2.15pm Acoustic Night, Old Coaching Inn, S Molton, 8-11pm 31 Exmoor Ponies and their Future, talk, Dawn Westcott, ENPA Centre, 7pm Book 01398 323841 19 Dunster Show Reading Gp, S Molton Library, 2.30-4pm Book 01769 572128 20-21 Garden open, cream teas, Old Vicarage, W Anstey, 12-5pm SEPTEMBER Garden and Produce Show, Parish Hall, Molland 3 Coffee morning, for Chulmleigh Society, Town Hall, 9-11am 20 Village Show, Horse Show, Gymkhana, Cricket Ground, 01769 581398 Sat Brompton Regis, 9am-5pm 01398 341973 4 Dog Show, Duck Race, Castle Hill, Filleigh Brayford Flower Show, Village Hall 7 Licensing of Rev Tony Rockey, Team Rector, by Bishop of Car boor sale, Playing Fields, Chulmleigh, 2pm 01769 580241 Crediton, Parish Church, Chulmleigh, 7.30pm 01769 572525 Flower and Produce Show, Town Hall, Dulverton, 2-3.30pm 9 Autumn Show, Bishops Nympton Gardening Club, Parish Hall, 01398 323463 7.30pm Guilty Pleasures, Harmonicas Singers, Methodist Hall, S 10 Car boor sale, Playing Fields, Chulmleigh, 2pm 01769 580241 Molton, 7.30pm Rock and Roll Night for Air Ambulance 50’s-60s music, Pannier 21 Antique Market, Pannier Market, 10am-3pm 07973 803740 Market, S Molton from 7.30pm Wild Stuff walk ENP, from Dry Bridge, Brendon Common, 11 Velociraptor cycle event for N Devon Hospice 01271 347213 TURNER FRAMES

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The Heritage Exmoor Pony Festival The 5th Annual Exmoor Pony Festival 5th-31st August runs from 1st-31st August. is put on by the Moorland Exmoor Pony Breeders The Festival promotes awareness of the regis- Group - a group of farmers, herd owners, and tered Exmoor pony one of Britain's rare native breeders who live on Exmoor, and lovers and breeds. Whilst Exmoor ponies have roamed on enthusiasts of the moorland breed. There is a Exmoor itself for centuries, the Breed Society mixture of free and paid for events - and certainly (The Exmoor Pony Society) was set up in 1921 one of the highlights is the gathering of the and holds the official studbook. The focus of the Tippbarlake Herd off Brendon Common. Several festival is, of course, the free-living herds of reg- of the Events are held in conjunction with Exmoor istered Exmoor ponies running on Exmoor and National Park Authority (in partnership with oth- under the control of the twenty moorland herd ers) such as the Exmoor Pony Genome Talk at owners who are responsible for the welfare and Exmoor House, Dulverton and an Archaeological management of their herds The Festival is run by Walk with Exmoor Ponies - "Packhorse Ways the Exmoor Pony Festival Trust in conjunction and a Deserted Village". with the Exmoor Pony Society, the Moorland For full details see their Facebook page or Mousie Trust, the moorland herd owners and Ex- www.exmoorponyclub.co.uk moor pony enthusiasts throughout the country. Open Garden Court Hall Garden in Are you ready for the Velociraptor? is open on 7th August from 2-5pm The Velociraptor cycle event for North Devon in aid of N Devon Hospice. Hospice is on 11th September this year. It is not These beautiful gardens with fantastic views out a race, it is not a sportive and there are no prizes to Exmoor are in the heart of the village, the en- for finishing first or in a set time-frame. It is a so- trance is just off the Square along side the Old cial ride where participants are encouraged to School. As well as the chance to explore the gar- come along, take part and enjoy a cycle ride with dens, there will be stalls, a raffle and, of course, friends, family or even just like-minded cyclists cream teas! North Devon Hospice is a local char- through some of the finest countryside North ity providing specialist care and support to those Devon has to offer. No matter whether you are a with a life-threatening illness and to their loved novice, a seasoned cyclist or even just want a ones, completely free of charge. Their motto is new challenge, Velociraptor is for you. There are “being there for all the family”. For information routes ranging from 6 to 100 miles! contact 01271 347232. A 6 week Velociraptor Training Programme to help you prepare is South Molton Citizens Advice available from Amory Centre, Thursday 10am – 4pm www.velociraptorcycle.org.uk 01769 572501 or 03444 111 444 where full details of the event can www.citizensadvice.org.uk also be found

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fidential advice and support on; Debt & Specialising in the agricultural industry Money Advice , Welfare Benefits, Housing... 5 1 Duke Street, South Molton, EX36 3AL We can also assist with form-filling and signpost- Above Webbers, Estate Agents in the Square ing/referring to other agencies for help if you are Tel: 01769 579065: 07899 916923 unsure who to turn to. email: [email protected] We are at the Amory Centre in East Street, South Molton on Tuesdays 10am-1pm and Thursdays 10am-3pm. An appointment is recommended, The Rackenford and All England Tournament contact 07817 991631 or 01271 371499. Home (RAETT) was established in 1992, by Brian visits can be arranged. Peace, to help raise money for repairs to Rackenford Church. The Musical Memories Group The 2016 tournament is supporting Macmillan is held every Thursday (bar the 2nd Thursday of Cancer Support. each month) from 10.30am to 12pm in the Amory Wonderful surroundings, delicious food, great Centre Garden Room in South Molton. It is £1 company and (if you are lucky) good tennis. entry and £1 a draw ticket. All are welcome to Finals Day will be held on Sunday 28th August join our fun singing and music making sessions at Rackenford Manor, by courtesy of Sir David while meeting new people at the same time. For and Lady (Moy) Scott. more information please contact John Parkhouse For those of you new to the tournament, as well on 07971 963943. as “the old timers”, please join us for this enjoya- ble social event, we would value your support. East and West Worlington Church Fete There will also be croquet, badminton, quoits On the lawn of East Worlington House on 6th and swimming in Moy's warm pool. August from 2pm and at the Parish Hall, the fete will include stalls, games, competitions and teas Council Tax Reduction Scheme all in aid of Church funds. A consultation has started on proposed chang- es to a Council Tax Reduction Scheme. Can You Foster? North Devon Council, along with other Devon If you feel you could make a difference and would Councils, is carrying out the consultation on po- like to know more contact us on: tential changes to their scheme, which could 08000 191 165 take place from April 2017. It is part of an annual www.regionalfosterplace ments.co.uk review to decide how much in Council Tax re- “Sharing the caring”. duction to give working age people who are on low incomes. Devon & Cornwall CRIMESTOPPERS Local people have until 4th September to take 0800 555 111 part in the consultation, which is available online Just tell us what you know, not who you are. at www.northdevon.gov.uk/consultations Paper copies are also available at the Council Stuart’s Quirky Quotes offices at the Amory Centre, 125 East Street, From the Alternative Dictionary: South Molton, EX36 3BU Unfettered: A meal without Greek feta cheese The Council will write to anybody in receipt of Asterisk: A calculator to give warning of an ap- Council Tax Reduction who proaching asteroid would be affected by any of the Oxoil: A warming drink containing tiny pieces of changes. silver foil

at Woody Bay Station on the A39 (EX31 4RA) between 125 East St, South Molton EX36 3BU Blackmoor Gate 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 01769 572501 and Citizens Advice Bureau 03444 111444 Under 5’s Thursday, by appointment only 01769 572501 travel free! Community News S Molton & District 01769 575528 Pay once - Councillors surgery ride all day 2nd Saturday 10am-11am 01769 572501 www.lynton-rail.co.uk 01598 763487 Rural Outreach Advice Service from Encompass SW Tuesday 10am-1pm South Molton Foodbank is now at the YMCA Thursday 10am-3pm 07817 991631 in Mill Street, South Molton EX36 4AS every Appointments recommended Thursday from 10am until 12.30pm. Donations of Library 01769 572128 Tuesday 9am-5pm non-perishable food and toiletries Wednesday 9am-1pm very welcome. Do call in to collect Thursday 9am-5pm your supplies if you have a food Friday 9am-6pm voucher from a caring organisation. Saturday 9am-1pm Member of Parliament surgery 01271 327990 Quarterly by appointment Devon Community Directory Memory Café for those with memory problems www.pinpointdevon.co.uk 2nd Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm 01271 311630 Is run by Devon County Council to provide infor- North Devon Council Customer Advice mation on individuals, clubs and organisations Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am-5pm 01769 572501 who operate locally. It gives information and ad- North Devon Voluntary Service drop-in vice on adult and child health, social care and Thursday 10am-1pm 01271 866300 Plough and Share Credit Union local activities. It offers organisations, clubs and Thursday 10am-12noon 01837 658123 individuals the opportunity to publish information S Molton Community Connections about their activities and how, where and when Mon and Thurs 10am-1pm 01769 572501 they can be contacted. South Molton Town Council The Directory has a new address and is now Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm 01769 572501 available at www.pinpointdevon.co.uk. Please South Molton Town Clerk Surgery Tuesday 2-4pm 01769 572501 visit the site to make sure your details are up to South Molton Volunteer Bureau date, to add your organisation or to find out de- 1st Wednesday 2-4pm 01769 573167 tails of local services, organisations and clubs. COMMUNITY NEWS S Molton & District WOW - What others Waste Please get news, adverts and events for our WOW is North Devon’s scrapstore. It is based in September issue to us by 15th August. To ad- Barnstaple next to Victoria House Children’s vertise in the 24 parishes around South Molton, Centre in Victoria Road and is run by Action for or to contribute items, please write to us, or drop Children. We collect scrap from all over North off messages, at the Amory Centre, 125 East St, Devon and redistribute it through Children’s Cen- S Molton EX36 3BU, email us at moltonnews@ tres, schools and groups. We have a hotmail.co.uk, or call 01769 575528 answer- membership scheme with different rates phone. Events can also be entered in the Local for individuals and for groups of different Events Diary at the Amory Centre reception. sizes. It is a cheap and affordable way The News is also published on the Internet at vis- to buy craft and activity materials. itsouthmolton.co. uk/community-news & on Facebook. wownd@actionfor children.org.uk 07932 780436 Thank you for your support!

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