Exmoor National Park’s popular Dark Skies Festival is set to go ahead as businesses across the region prepare to deliver a host of ‘Covid- friendly’ events in celebration of the region’s spectacular starry night skies.
With so many Festivals and other occasions off-the-cards this year, it’s hoped the celebration - organ- ised by Exmoor National Park Authority - will provide a much needed boost to the local economy and a fresh way of enjoying the stunning beauty of the area at a traditionally less-busy time of year. Ranger-guided night walks, stargazing suppers, dusk safaris and expert astronomy talks are among the many events planned, along with some brand-new experiences such as Dark Sky Boat Adventures and Well-Being Retreats under the stars. All have been thoroughly risk-assessed to ensure they can be enjoyed safely, with advanced booking a requirement for all events due to limits on group sizes and makeup. For those who would rather help celebrate the National Park’s dark skies from home, there will also be on-line events focused on stargazing, nocturnal wildlife and the importance of dark skies. Follow #ExmoorDSF on social media for updates or sign up to Exmoor National Park’s Dark Skies newsletter on the website. Katrina Munro coordinates the festival for Exmoor National Park Authority: the Festival events programme and booking information is at www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/ darkskiesfestival. If you'd like to know more about the festival in general or events then please contact the specific event organiser or Katrina Munro on 01398 322236 or email Katrina on [email protected]
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Support your frontline healthcare heroes 10 year old avid rugby fan Ryan Mahajan is hop- ing to raise thousands for frontline healthcare heroes, after coming up with the idea of design- ing and selling a rainbow coloured rugby shirt THURSDAY & SATURDAY and rugby ball. Ryan’s family run Aramis Rugby, from 8.30am-1.30pm based in S Molton which provides clothing and 01769 575523 equipment to the rugby world. After sketching his ideas up on a pad at home, the design team Funding for community sports facilities brought his creations to life and a specially de- North Devon Council’s Strategy and Resources signed rugby shirt, rugby ball (and face masks) Committee have agreed to allocate over £19,000 are now available to purchase from their website! of funding towards improvements to community 100% of the sale is being kindly donated to North spaces in the district. Devon Hospice as well as the charity for North Just over £9,000 will go towards drainage works Devon District Hospital, Over & Above with all at South Molton Rugby Club. They have three production costs being absorbed by Aramis. pitches distributed across three sites in the town Ryan realised that he needed to do something to used by approximately 40 adults and 200 juniors help care for the people who are caring for oth- on a weekly basis. Carrying out drainage works ers during the pandemic. He said “I felt bad that will allow more playing time on the pitches and while we are safe inside our homes, the ensure they do not become flooded. healthcare workers are working to save lives, Under Section 106 of the Town and Country sometimes risking their own. I want to raise a lot Planning Act 1990, contributions can be sought of money for healthcare workers as they don’t from developers towards the costs of providing sometimes get to see their loved ones because extra community and social infrastructure as a of working in hospitals and hospices. I want to result of the impact of a new development. thank them for helping sick people and for help- These contributions can only be used for certain ing us during coronavirus.” things, but are used primarily for public open The special, limited edition rainbow coloured rug- space projects. by shirts and balls (plus face masks) are availa- ble to purchase now Pease visit www.aramis Free Coaching From New Start Devon! rugby.co.uk/charity to get your hands on them Delivered in partnership with us, New Start Dev- before they sell out! on fully funded one-to-one coaching and work- shops for start-ups, early stage businesses and Two Moors Festival people thinking of starting a business. The Festival is thrilled to announce a new part- Those eligible for Enterprise Coaching are peo- nership with the recently formed international ini- ple in rural towns and locations in Devon who tiative, Momentum: Our Future Now. Launched have a great idea and are struggling to get it off by Barbara Hannigan and Sir Antonio Pappano the ground and also existing founders and entre- at Snape Maltings, Momentum sees leading so- preneurs with existing micro businesses to grow. loists and conductors supporting younger col- Watch out for a mix of events, workshops, face- leagues by bringing them onto main stage pro- to-face, telephone and online coaching, plus an e fessional engagements, for which they will re- -learning resource! ceive a fee. The Two Moors Festival has always Two new business events will also be running in been committed to supporting young artists and the near future! we will be welcoming rising star young tenor Nick To indicate initial interest in attending these, Pritchard to sing Beethoven's An die ferne please contact [email protected]. Geliebte, before Roderick and Christopher Glynn We will then be able to contact you once dates perform Schubert's Fair Maid on the 4th October. and themes have been set!
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All month: Cryptic Quiz, South Molton Library, 01769 Exmoor Pony Society Art Competition 572128 To celebrate our centenary an art exhibition will be James Ravilious photographic exhibition, Museum of touring the country in 2021, showcasing the joy, Barnstaple and N Devon 1 National Poetry Day, S Molton Library #ShareaPoem beauty and magic of the Exmoor Pony. Selected Country Pannier Market, S Molton, 8am-1.30pm 01769 artwork from this competition will feature in the exhi- 572501 and every Thursday bition alongside invited artists. Pilates, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 9.30 and Competition Categories 1. Photography – Classes: 10.45am [email protected] and every Thursday Landscape; Performance; At Play; Interaction with not 29th people or other animals 2. Painting/Drawing – Clas- Barclays Bank, Amory Centre, S Molton ses: Oil Watercolour; Pencil; any other medium 3. S Molton Foodbank, YMCA, 10am-12.30pm 07422 651253 and every Thursday Sculpture 4. Handicrafts e.g. needle felt, embroi- Lighthouse youth group (5-11yrs) on line S Molton Bap- dery. Entries close on 31st October. Entrants do not tist Church, 2pm 07817936405 and every Thursday have to be members of the Exmoor Pony Society. 2-4 Two Moors Festival Exmoor Weekend Rules and entry forms can be downloaded from the 2 Pilates, Pavilion Chulmleigh, 9.30, 10.45am & 12noon Society website www.exmoorponysociety.org.uk [email protected] and every Friday not 30th The winner of each category will receive a prize of Misha Mullov-Abbado Jazz Group, Parish Church, £100; rosettes from 1st to 6th in each class. Wiveliscombe, 6pm and 9pm 01772 439062 Two Moors Centenary sashes to the overall champion and re- Festival 3 Country Pannier Market, S Molton, 8am-1.30pm 01769 serve champion. Sat 572501 and every Saturday Please note: the cost of returning artwork at the end Virtual Open Days, West Buckland School, book west of the tour shall be borne by the entrant, so entries buckland.com should be accompanied by payment for return post- Fun Palaces, contribute a community poem or story, S age/delivery. If entries are large or heavy, in the first Molton Library. 10am-12noon 01769 572128 instance a photograph should be sent to the Secre- Foodbank donations accepted, Methodist Church Hal, S tary with the entry form with details of size/weight to Molton, 10am-4pm and every Saturday Bounce and Rhyme, Facebook, S Molton Library, 11am check whether it can be accommodated. -1pm 01769 572128 B&B youth Group (11-16yrs) on line, S Molton Baptist Haunted Church, 4pm 07817936405 and every Saturday A Zoom performance presented by Arts Destination Elizabeth Brauss, solo piano Recital, Parish Church, Wiveliscombe, 3pm and 7pm 01772 439062 Two Moors South Molton on Monday, 26 October, 6-7.15pm. Festival Spooks, spectres, spirits and shades. Dead people 4 Parish Church, S Molton, Morning Prayer, 9.15am and who won't go away. Are they seeking revenge from every Sunday 01769 579492 beyond the grave? Do they have a message to Parish Church, N Molton, Holy Communion, 10am pass on before they can pass on themselves? The 01598 740325 Yarn in the Barn, fabric, haberdashery etc, Tithe Barn, Talesman braves the dark to bring you the best sto- Dunster, 10am-4pm 07773 333014/01643 821658 ries of the dead... but not entirely departed. As Cliff S Molton Methodist Church, Sunday Worship, 11am Eastabrook, The Travelling Talesman explains, 01769 572637 and every Sunday “Many people erroneously equate storytelling with Roderick Williams and Chris Glynn, Schubert Song children, I want to reclaim spoken narrative and Recital, Parish Church, Wiveliscombe, 3pm and 7pm 01772 439062 Two Moors Festival share the treasure that I have found in myth and 6 F4L walks from Pannier Market entrance, 9.30am folklore.” 07376 910575 and every Tuesday Each show is the product of careful research and Pilates, Community Centre, High Bickington, 9.30 and creative. Contact South Molton Arts Destination 10.45am [email protected] and every Tuesday through Facebook for more details not 27th
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Pilates, Village Hall, Winkleigh, 9.30am info@pilates Need transport for hospital/medical appointments? healthproject.co.uk and every Tuesday not 27th Foodbank donations accepted, Methodist Church Hal, Give us a call S Molton, 10am-4pm and every Tuesday S Molton Fit Club, 6pm and every Tuesday 07376 Leave your name and telephone number 910575 and every Tuesday We will ring you back Slim and Weigh with Jane, Victory Hall, N Molton, 5- 6.30pm 07514 335759 Pilates, Community Centre, High Bickington, 6.30pm info@pilates healthproject.co.uk and every Tuesday not Wisermoney 27th The aim of the BGET project, delivered through 7 Pilates, Pavilion, Chulmleigh, 9.15am info@pilates Wisermoney, is to improve the quality of life, fi- healthproject.co.uk and every Wednesday not28th Farming and Water Management, guided walk, Ex- nancial wellbeing and financial resilience of peo- moor Soc, 10am booking essential www.exmoorsociety. ple living in N Devon, Mid Devon and West Som- Com 2.5 miles erset. The project supports vulnerable people liv- Pilates, Pavilion, Chulmleigh, 10.45am info@ ing on low incomes, people experiencing mental tawvalleypilates.co.uk and every Wednesday not 28th S Molton Volunteer Bureau, Amory Centre, 2-4pm health problems and people with disabilities. AGM, Umberleigh Village Hall, 7pm It provides high quality advice, support and infor- Slim and Weigh with Jane, Methodist Hall, S Molton, 5 mation services that are accessible, independent -6.30pm 07514 335759 and confidential. The scope of advice and infor- 8 Online Adoption information session, Families for Chil- dren, 4-5.30pm, book in at 01271 612004 mation work ranges from light touch information 9 Emma (U), Chulmleigh Rural Cinema, 6.45 for 7.30pm giving, sign-posting, guidance and supported re- book by 7th 01837 83307 ferral services to comprehensive case-work fo- 11 Parish Church, Twitchen, Holy Communion, 10am cusing on clients with multiple and complex Parish Church, Mariansleigh, Holy Communion, 10am Parish Church, Knowstone, Morning Prayer, 10am needs. Apple Juicing Day, Community Centre, High Bicking- Our advisers can meet with you in your home or ton, 10am-3pm [email protected] Orchards Live you can visit Transform 4 Work Advice Centre in 12 Adventures with Fancy Foliage, Julian Sutton, Ilfracombe to see an adviser or have a welfare Chulmleigh and District Garden Soc, Pavilion, 7.30pm 01769 580719 benefits check. 15 Deadline for November’s edition of the Community Contact a Wisermoney adviser if you are: News facing crisis and in need of urgent assistance; Museum Life, Mark Haworth-Booth, Zoom, 7.15 for 7.30pm [email protected] struggling to manage personal debt; 16-31 Exmoor Dark Skies Festival see front page worrying about meeting monthly repayments; 18 Parish Church, E Anstey, Holy Communion, 10am in need of help to prepare a flexible, realistic Parish Church, N Molton, Morning Prayer, 10am budget; Parish Church, Bishops Nympton, Holy Communion, 10am worrying about money; 25 British Summer Time ends experiencing difficulty following changes to your Parish Church, High Bray, Holy Communion, 10am benefits; Parish Church, W Anstey, Holy Communion, 10am facing redundancy or have lost your job Parish Church, Rose Ash, Evening Prayer, 5pm 26-30 School Half Term struggling to make ends meet on a limited Haunted, Travelling Talesman, Arts Destination S budget. Molton Zoom, 6pm Email [email protected] 29 Mindfulness, Dr Alison Evans, Zoom, 7.15 for 7.30pm [email protected] Opening Times: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 31 Halloween www.wisermoney.org.uk
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Community News, S Molton and District At our recent AGM all those who volunteer to pro- duce and circulate this monthly free newsletter were warmly thanked for all their hard work, es- North Devon Council fund a pecially during these difficult times. The News Team elected for the year are: Jenny home improvement loan scheme Chislett, Sally Cotton, Hilary Falkner, Val Ham- for homeowners and landlords*. mett, Beryl Morgan, Mike Pacey, Pat Pendle and We understand the expense of maintaining your Mary Tait. home. We want to help you to take the stress out of funding repairs, improvements or adapta- TURNER FRAMES tions to your home. Peter Turner, friendly & personal We see you as an individual, not a credit score. bespoke picture framer For a free, no obligation home visit Mount Cutting-Framing-Box Framing-Glazing-Repairs or more information: Call me for a free no obligation quote, Contact Wessex Resolutions CIC no job too big or too small on 01823 461099 or visit Paintings-Prints-Textiles Memorabilia-Photographs-Certificates www.wessexresolutions.org.uk *Subject to eligibility Tel: 01769 581615 Mobile: 07802 256349
Tree safety work on N Devon Link Road Support from Plunkett Foundation Devon County Council begins a second phase of A dedicated programme of support has been a comprehensive programme of tree safety work launched by the Plunkett Foundation to help rural next week to remove potentially hazardous ash community businesses across the UK as they trees infected with ash dieback on a 46km stretch battle the unprecedented challenge of the coro- of the North Devon Link Road. They report a sig- navirus lockdown. nificant increase in the number of infected and Thanks to funding from the Co-op, Plunkett will deteriorating trees , which could cause potential offer a dedicated package of free Covid-19 sup- hazard to public safety. port for open and trading community businesses, A lot of tree work was done in a first phase on the as well as those developing groups that have busiest sections of the link road during lockdown, been affected by the pandemic. while traffic on the road was low. But there’s The new scheme will focus on getting one-to-one more to do, so teams until November. The timing support to groups that need it the most. This will is to prioritise public safety, while also taking into include free practical support from Plunkett’s na- consideration the natural wildlife and habitat. tional network of specialist community business- Rather than closing the entire road, individual es advisers. All forms of community business – lane closures and temporary traffic lights will be including woodlands, farms, bakeries, pubs and used where possible to minimise inconvenience. shops – will be able to get support, advice and Where that’s not possible, some stretches of the guidance on a range of issues. road will close on some evenings, with diversions Find out more information https://plunkett.co.uk/ in place. Signs will be placed seven days in ad- new-support-available-now vance of each planned road closure. Reduced speed limits of 40mph will also be in place. Some Community Engagement Survey disruption should be expected, with delays possi- One South Molton, a new local partnership con- ble during peak day times. sisting of residents and public and private service Special consideration has been given to limiting providers working together to address issues that any wildlife impacts associated with this essential matter most to our community, is asking for your tree safety work, especially for protected species, help. and contractors are being fully briefed by the The development of their work plan requires that Council Ecologist. The Council is committed to they gather your opinions. Your views are im- replacing trees which have to be removed due to portant, giving them a valuable insight into the ash dieback. This is being done in collaboration concerns and needs of the community. The re- with the Devon Ash Dieback Resilience Forum. sults of this survey will be analysed and will form Up-to-date information on the work part of the evidence they need to prepare their programme can be found on the work plan, which will be available on their website Devon County Council website. in due course. You are urged to go online and complete the Last Posting dates for Christmas questionnaire, visit www.onesouthmolton.org or at Royal Mail International Economy Rates their Facebook page. Or fill in one of the survey cards available from the Amory Centre, S Molton 5 October All non-European destinations Library or S Molton Post Office where completed (except South Africa, Canada, Middle and Far questionnaires can also be returned. East, USA) 12 October Middle and Far East, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa POLITE NOTICE ! 2 November Canada, Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Please pick up your dog’s poo Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey, USA We all do, why can’t you? 16 November Western Europe Poo bags 1p, fixed penalty £100 or fine up to £1,000?
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‘Exmoor at Night’ Photography & Astropho- tography Competition - part of the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2020 125 East St, South Molton EX36 3BU Help us to celebrate and capture the truly dark 9am-5pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday skies, amazing nocturnal wildlife and tranquillity of 01769 572501 Exmoor National Park. Community News 01769 572501 Four categories (A-C have classes for under 16s South Molton Library 01769 572128 and 16+) as below: Tuesday 10am-4pm A. Exmoor Icons at night Wednesday 10-12noon B. Enjoying Exmoor dark skies (a focus on peo- Thursday 10am-4pm ple exploring and enjoying dark skies- photos of Friday 10am-4pm using telescopes, going on night hikes etc). Saturday 10-12noon C. Night Sky over Exmoor Landscapes South Molton Town Council 01769 572501 D. Deep Sky photos taken from Exmoor (one Monday 9am-5pm class, any age) Tuesday 9am-5pm Details and Conditions of entry: www.exmoor- Thursday 9am-5pm nationalpark.gov.uk/enjoying/stargazing/dark-skies- South Molton Volunteer Bureau 01769 573167 festival. Closing date for entries is Monday 2nd No- 1st Wednesday 2-4pm vember. Winners and runners-up will be notified by email by 15th November and subsequently shared on social media/press release. Entries to be submit- ted by email to Katrina Munro KJMunro@exmoor- nationalpark.gov.uk
Friends of St James, Swimbridge Autumn Q&As Talks via ZOOM - all welcome – free South Molton Library 7.15pm for 7.30pm Thursday 15 October Is now open on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Mark Haworth-Booth: A Life in Museums. Mark from 10am-4pm and Wednesday and Saturday worked as a curator at the Manchester Art Gallery from 10am-12pm and then the Victoria and Albert Museum and was Open for Books, DVDs, Public PCs, Printing, awarded an OBE on his retirement. He will talk about Photocopying, WiFi, Community Information and the V&A as a national institution, reflect on the role of more. Please keep updated on Facebook at the curator – and share some career highlights, in- ‘South Molton Library’, visit us, give us a ring on cluding taking tea with Cary Grant in David Hock- 01769 572128 or email southmolton.library ney’s studio in Hollywood. @librariesunlimited.org.uk. 7.15pm for 7.30 pm Thursday 29 October www.devonlibraries.org.uk Dr Alison Evans: Living Mindfully: What is mindful- ness and how can it help you. Alison has worked in COMMUNITY NEWS S Molton & District Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy since 2004. Please get news, advertisements and events for She is director of the Mindfulness Network and a member of the Centre for Mindfulness Research and our November issue to us by 15th October. Practice at Bangor University. She will share what To advertise in the 24 parishes around South mindfulness is, as it is taught now in health, educa- Molton or to contribute, please write to us, or tional and workplace settings. leave messages, at the Amory Centre, 125 East To attend please email markhaworthbooth@gmail. St, S Molton EX36 3BU or email moltonnews@ com in advance to receive the joining code. hotmail.co.uk. Donations can now be made easily from the church We hope to have our ‘phone and answerphone website: www.swimbridgeparishchurch.org working again soon! COMMUNITY CONNECTOR Helping you to find the support you need
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