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RIVERSIDE CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK South Molton 3 DAY BEER, MUSIC and FAMILY FESTIVAL October 2nd-4th 17 Live bands booked Refreshments—Ales & Ciders—Stalls Children’s Rides—Music A real taste of ® Weekend Camping Pitches & Pass with elec- tric [2 adults & 2 children] £100 [2 days £80] Weekend Camping Pitches & Pass [2 adults Lunch Tuesday to Sunday Now Open All Day & 2 children] £85 [2 days £70] On Saturdays! Weekend Camping Pitches & Pass [2 adults] Dinner Tuesday to Saturday £70 [2 days £60] Your Local Weekend Camping Pitches & Pass [1 adult] Kings Nympton, North Devon £65 [2 days £55] Independent Weekend Ticket £20 per person [children EX37 9ST Veterinary Centre under 16 GO FREE, must be accompanied by a paying adult] Telephone: 01769 580 406 SOUTH MOLTON In aid of the N Devon Air Ambulance and the TEL: 01769 572176 N Devon Children’s Hospice [email protected] For details phone: 01769 579269 Email: [email protected] www.thegroveinn.co.uk www.marketvets.co.uk www.exmoorriverside.co.uk

South Molton Apple Fair Exmoor Pony Centre, For those who would like to enter the Ashwick, Dulverton TA22 9QE produce and craft show, please contact The winter is the time of highest expenditure and Mrs Beryl Morgan, Show co-ordinator, Green- least income for the Centre. If you donate, please acres, Rd, South Molton, EX36 4DA or get in touch on 01398 323093 or via info@ ex- collect a form from Amory House, or the Country moorponycentre.org.uk. Keep a look out for vari- ous fundraising events/evenings and join in. Our Markets stall on a Thursday in the Pannier Mar- Halloween event is on Thursday 29th October ket: also online, from www.orchardslive.org.uk/ from 11am-3pm during the half-term holiday. apple-and-craft-show-2015.html. Completed The special Christmas Weekend will be on 12th forms can be handed back in the same places, or and 13th December; the ponies welcome children sent to Mrs Morgan. to join them on a ride, enjoy lots of Christmas fun All entries MUST state age group of entrant and and receive a present; early bookings are essen- be submitted by Weds 28th October. tial. For any pony themed Christmas presents, please visit the Centre or look at our online shop. Hallshare (3years old now) Why not adopt a pony for someone or join them The October meeting is in Lee Hall (EX34 8LW) up to our 100 Club. Thank you to all who support at 7pm on Tuesday 6th October. After a look these precious rare breed ponies. round their Hall and hearing how they got there, 3 discussion and info sharing points: 1) best ever The Big Draw fundraising events. 2) benefits of installing solar Arts and Learn Devon invite you to a free and pv panels and 3) advice from halls re suc- drop-in workshop for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Led by Beaford Arts cessful grant applications they have made. For Education Leader and artist, Caroline Preston, more info contact Tanya Hussell on 01598 the workshop will involve drawing activities linked 760332 or t.hussell.@btinternet.com to South Molton’s shops from both then and now. Materials are provided and there is no need to Sponsored Sleep Out book, just drop-in to the New Assembly Room in South Molton anytime between 10am-4pm on Join Us in South Molton Pannier Market as we Thursday 29th October. Come and get creative! sleep out and raise funds for YMCA youth work in South Molton! Saturday 3rd October 7pm Beaford Archive S Molton Museum, 5th October – 28th November. Stuart’s Quirky Quotes Photographs by Elizabeth Clifford of S Molton’s I don’t know what London’s coming to– the higher shops back in 1977. Additional material from the the buildings the lower the morals. Noel Coward S Molton and District Archive Local History History is filled with the sound of silken slippers Society and Caxtons Antiques, Bampton. going downstairs and wooden shoes coming up. For more information contact Kathryn Burrell Voltaire 01769 572573 [email protected] TAW VALLEY PILATES Do you suffer from low back pain or joint aches? Sell your Rascal Need rehabilitation, weight loss or stress relief? LP Records Do you want to get fitter, stronger or more flexible? Records New Pilates Classes for £££s Browse for Thursday mornings at I buy pop, jazz, Bishops Nympton Parish Hall LPs and 12” 9.30am Intermediate Pilates rock and roll, metal singles 10.30am Beginner Pilates LPs Every

To book a place, please call 01769 580618 Bring to the stall for Mat and Equipment Private Tuition Thursday also available by appointment valuation. South Molton

Body Control Pilates Master Teacher & REPs Level 4 Visits arranged for Specialist Instructor (Low Back Pain) Lauren Bannister Pannier Market large collections 8am-1pm EMAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.tawvalleypilates.co.uk [email protected]

Weaving A Life Workshop

A mix of craft and self-development Families For Children Families for Children are looking for adopters to Suits all abilities: come forward now. There is no upper age limit simple weaving techniques and much more! for adoption, you can be married or single and Saturday 24 Oct at you don’t have to own your own home. We are looking for people who have the room in their Bishops Nympton Parish Hall, 10.30 - 3.30, £30 hearts and can offer a loving and secure family to children most in need. We are especially looking for those who may consider older children (over 4 Devon Community Directory years), sibling groups and children with disabili- For services and community groups throughout ties. Devon visit www.directory.devon.gov.uk Our North Devon office is open on one Saturday of every month when you can talk with our spe- Wag Walk and Talk cialist adoption social workers and experienced This is a new dog walking group for any age, abil- adoptive parents about all aspects of adoption. ity and breed, designed to get people out of the Our next open morning is October 24th from house with their best four-legged friends. The aim 10am to 12 noon. Programme: is to meet new people with one thing in common, 10–11am Presentation with the chance to hear dogs. It encourages anybody to come along and from one of our adopters socialise with their pets. Our next walk will be at 11am–12noon Staff and adopters available for 7pm on Monday 5th October, meeting at the individual questions and discussion George Arcade Car Park. Please bring a lead Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available. and bags to pick up after your dog. After-walk You can book a slot by calling 01271 612004 or refreshments decided on the evening. Please email [email protected] or turn up contact Jodie for information on 07901 558349. on the day. There is ample parking. Families for Children North Devon, The Garden Flat Two Moors Festival Castle Hill Filleigh Estate Filleigh Devon EX32 0RQ The Two Moors Festival, renowned as a leading chamber music festival in the UK, attracts esteemed artists from across the Befriending Service globe. Each year visitors from as far as Europe, for South Molton… America and Canada are attracted to the beau- The Ageing Well Project (sponsored by the Big ties of Dartmoor and Exmoor to attend this Lottery) are pleased to be launching their be- month’s ten-day music marathon. friending service to the South Molton area. If you BBC Radio 3 has broadcast live concerts on sev- know of an elderly person who is lonely or iso- eral occasions; This year sees the Festival’s fif- lated then referring them to our service is easy. teenth Anniversary taking place. More distin- Just call on 01805 622666, e-mail us at enquir- guished artists than ever are appearing in 2015, [email protected], or call into the Age Concern in a programme encompassing early music, the shop in South Molton Square where there is fur- classical and romantic period, contemporary op- ther information available. era and a full-scale orchestral concert. If you’d like to help others to stay happy in their For full details visit www.thetwomoorsfestival.co. own homes we’d really like to hear from you too. uk, pick up a brochure locally or contact the Box We keep our recruitment process simple and are Office at The Two Moors Festival, Barkham, happy to welcome volunteers of all ages and Sandyway, South Molton EX36 3LU Tel: 01643 from all walks of life. Please call us. We very 831006 email: [email protected]; opening hours: much look forward to hearing from you! Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

An evening with Emma Massingale, Mole Valley Farmers, S Molton, 6.30-8.30pm 01769 574477 Sleep Out, YMCA, Pannier Market from 7pm 01769 574917 Concert, Singers, Parish Hall, Yeo Mill, W Anstey 7pm 4 Exmoor Breakfast, for Hall funds, Moorland Hall, Wheddon Cross from 8am 01643 841891 Autumn Tractor Run S Molton Vintage Rally Club, from Sheepskin Car Pak, EX32 7AA 10am 01271 850903 Apple Day, Rosemoor, Torrington, 10am-4pm OCTOBER 1-31 Active Mind Month, S Molton Library 01769 572128 Harvest service, Church, 11am 1 -10 Art exhibition, Guildhall, Dulverton, 10.30-3.30 07969 243887 Harvest Festival, Methodist Church, Brayford, 11am 1-4 Autumn Steam Gala, West Somerset Railway 01643 704996 Messy Church, Methodist Church, S Molton, 4pm Book Festival, Appledore 01237 424929 5-28November S Molton Shops exhibition, S Molton Museum Singfest, Jubilee Hall, Swimbridge 01271 830996 5 S Molton Striders walk from Square, 10am and every Monday 1 Country Market, Pannier Mkt, S Molton 7.30-12 & every Thu Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 2.30 & every Mon Market stall for the Blind, Pannier Market, S Molton Dance classes, YMCA [email protected] and every Mon Pilates, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, intermediate 9.30am and Wag Walk and Talk, social dog walk from George Arcade Car beginners 10.30am 01769 580618 and every Thursday Park, 7pm 07901 558349 N Devon Voluntary Services, Amory Centre, S Molton 10-1pm Amnesty International meeting, George, S Molton, 7.30pm 01271 866300/ 07531 447222 and every Thursday 6 Parents/toddlers, Parish Hall, Kings Nympton, 9-11 and every Tue Rural Futures Conference, Met Office, Exeter, 10am-4pm Yoga, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 10.15-11.45am 01884 253229 Coffee morning, S Molton Hospital League of Friends, Assembly and every Tuesday Rooms, 10am-12noon Bounce & Rhyme, S Molton Library, 10.30-11am and every Tue Rural Outreach advice, Encompass SW, Amory Centre, S S Molton Town Clerk Surgery, Amory Centre, 2-4pm 01769 Molton, 10am-1pm appts 07971 824911 and every Thursday 572501 and every Tuesday Citizens Advice Bureau, Amory Centre, S Molton appointments S Molton Hearing Loss Gp, Age Concern 2-4pm 01271 373236 03444 111444 and every Thursday Tai-Chi for older people, YMCA S Molton, 3-4pm 01805 622666 Plough & Share Credit Union, Amory Centre, S Molton, 10- and every Tuesday 12noon and every Thursday Taekwon-do, YMCA S Molton [email protected] & every Tues Voluntary Sector Drop-in, NDVS, Amory Centre, S Molton, Meditation, Simon Millward, Rose and Crown, S Molton, 6.30pm 10am-1pm and every Thursday 01769 579829 and every Tuesday S Molton Striders garden party, book 01769 572373 Bishops Nympton Dance Club, Parish Hall, 6.30-9.45pm 01769 Old Bold and Crafty, Age Concern, S Molton, 2-4pm 01769 550555 and every Tuesday 575952 and every Thursday 7 The Dairy Show, Bath and West Ground, Shepton Mallet Notes from my Exmoor Diary, John Burgess, Heritage Centre, Outing to BBC Bristol, Society 01769 581398 Dulverton, 4pm 07969 243887 Coffee morning, Methodist Schoolroom, Brayford, 10.30am-12noon Taekwon-do, YMCA [email protected] and every Thursday Coffee and Chat, Methodist Schoolroom, Kings Nympton, 10-12 Old Tyme and Sequence Dance Club, Parish Church Hall, S Exercise for Mature Ladies, Village Hall, Georgenympton, 10.30- Molton, 7.30-9.30pm 01769 579249 and every Thursday 11.30am 01769 572614 and every Wednesday Bishops Nympton Parish Hall AGM, 7.30pm S Molton Volunteer Bureau, Amory Centre, 2-4 01769 573167 O No, Jamie Wood, Jubilee Hall, Swimbridge, 7 for 7.30pm Creative Writers RAOB Cooks Cross, S Molton, 2-4pm 01271 830311 Beaford Arts Dance classes, YMCA [email protected] and every Wed 2 Art Group, Village Hall, , 10-12 and every Friday RETROYouth, YMCA [email protected] and every Wed S Molton Foodbank, 10.30am-1.30pm 07542 184276/07874 Bridge, George, S Molton, 7pm and every Wednesday 206438 and every Friday Knowstone Dance Club, Parish Hall, Knowstone, 8-10.30pm Tchaikovsky, Wells Cathedral String Group, Tiverton Parkway Old Photographs of Swimbridge, P Christie, Parish Church, Station, 11.38am-12.09pm Two Moors Festival Swimbridge, 7 for 7.30pm Drawing and making boxes, S Molton Library, 4-5.30pm Beaford Badminton Club, Parish Hall, Kings Nympton, 7.30-9.30pm and Y-Friday Youth Club, YMCA S Molton steph.trebilcock@ every Wednesday ymcaexeter.org.uk and every Friday Neighbourhood Watch meeting, London Inn, Molland, 7.30pm Harvest Festival, Parish Church, W Anstey, 6.30pm Organ Concert, A Millington, Parish Ch, Witheridge, 7.30pm Harvest Supper/Auction for SelfHelpAfrica/Farmers in Crisis, Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 7.30pm 07772 Village Hall, George Nympton book by 28/9 01769 573192 757124 and every Wednesday Dick Tracy family comedy, Heywood Hall, Community College, 8 Parish Church Harvest Fair coffee morning, Assembly Rooms, S Chulmleigh, 7pm 01769 580215 Beaford Arts Molton, 10am-12noon David Sims from Crediton, S Molton Organ and Keyboard Club Memory Café, Amory Centre, S Molton 10.30am-12.30pm Methodist Hall, S Molton, 7.30pm 01769 574677 [email protected] 3 Pannier Market S Molton 8am-1.30pm and every Saturday S Molton Twining Assoc, George, 7.30pm Sat Storytime, S Molton Library 11.30-12noon & every Saturday Duplicate Bridge, George, S Molton, 7pm and every Thursday Car Boot Sale, Old Tesco's, Barnstaple, sellers 9am, buyers 10am- 9 Paganini and Barieri cello, Tiverton Parkway Station, 11.38am- 2pm 07999 445489 12.09pm Two Moors Festival Recital, Winkleigh Singers, Parish Church, Swimbridge, 12noon Library Stitchers, S Molton Library, 4-5.30pm and every Fri Beetle Drive for Hall extension finds, Parish Hall, Yeo Mill, W Chimney sweeping

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SOUTH MOLTON TAXIS Day &Night Services 8-16,33 Anstey, 7pm 01398 341972 Seater Buses Najma Akhtar, Parish Hall, W Buckland, 7 for 8pm 01598 760437 buffet available Beaford Arts available Chilli, Chocolate and Quiz evening, for Care for Kids/Amigos, Jubilee Hall, Swimbridge, 7pm book 07811 493731 Dominick’s Close, Parsonage Lane, South Molton Quiz/Carvery, Alzheimer’s Soc, Sportsman's Inn, Sandyway, 7.30 Far from the Madding Crowd (12A), Pavilion, Chulmleigh, 01769 573636 7.30pm 01769 580005 10 Star Wars day fancy dress, S Molton Library, 9am-1pm 19 Piano recital, Parish Ch, Dulverton, 11am Two Moors Festival Coffee morning/jumble sale, Church Rms, Witheridge, 10-12 Exmoor 65 years ago, P King-Fretts, Parish Church Exford, 4pm DCC, NDC, SMTC Councillors surgery, Amory Centre, 10-11am Two Moors Festival Harvest Supper, Village Hall, Filleigh, 7pm £4 adults, children Song Recital, Parish Ch, Dulverton, 7.30pm Two Moors Festival free and welcome; bring your own alcohol, also a salad or dessert 20 Opera Concert, Parish Ch, Dulverton, 5pm Two Moors Festival 01769 573883/01598 760332 RNLI, Anstey WI, Old Ways End Hall, 7.30pm Dance for Hall Funds, Parish Hall, Knowstone, 8-10pm Ben Homelessness, Bishops Nympton WI, Parish Hall, 7.30pm 11 United Service, Methodist Church, Bishops Nympton, 11am Little Potheridge, N Devon Archaeological Soc, Castel Centre, Apple and Cider Fair, Eggesford Garden Centre. 11am-4pm Barnstaple, 7.30pm Antiques/Collectables Fair, Jubilee Hall, Swimbridge, 11am-4pm 21 John Bradbeer, biodiversity in Swimbridge, Parish Church, 7pm Youth Service, Methodist Church, N Molton, 5.30pm Antique valuations, Filleigh WI, Village Hall, 7.30pm Birdman (15) S Molton Film Society, George, 8pm Knowstone Dance Club, Parish Hall, Knowstone, 8-10.30pm 12 Fruit Garden, Chulmleigh Garden Soc, Primary School, 7pm Cottage Gardens, Knowstone Garden Club, Parish Hall, Rose Ash, British Sign Language course starts, S Molton Community 8pm 01398 341249 Hospital, 7-9pm 01769 572046 and every Monday 22 Health & Wellbeing event, NDVS, Assembly Rms, S Molton 10 Chulmleigh History Soc AGM, Pavilion, 7.30pm 01769 520677 See Hear on Wheels, Square, Witheridge, 11.30am-1.30pm 01271 13 Advertising, S Molton U3A, Village Hall, Filleigh, 9.45am 373236 14 Red Deer of Exmoor talk, R Eales, Heritage Centre, Dulverton, No More Worries, Heywood Hall, Chulmleigh College, 7pm 01769 3.30pmn book 07969 243887 580215 Beaford Arts History of Swimbridge, P Dallyn, Parish Church, Swimbridge, 7 Harry Bird and the Rubber Wellies, Parish Hall, Burrington, 15-25 Two Moors Festival 01643 831006 7.30pm 01769 560888 Beaford Arts 15 Deadline for items for November’s Community News 23-25 Baring Gould Folk Festival, 01837 53754 See Hear on Wheels, Winkleigh Square, 10am-12noon; Southley 23 AnthonyGibson, Methodist Ch, Witheridge, 11 Two Moors Festival Road, S Molton, 2-4pm 01271 373236 Gathering of Birds, Parish Ch, Witheridge, 11 Two Moors Festival Jack Russell, J Edmunds, S Molton Library book 01769 572128 Open Rehearsal, Parish Ch, Witheridge, 2.30 TwoMoors Festival S Molton Deanery Synod, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 7.30 24 South Molton Striders meet Square, 10am 01769 573453 9km 16 Ferret Racing, Village Hall, W Buckland, 7pm Sat N Devon Adoption Information morning, Garden Flat, Castle Hill HowdenJones, Parish Hall, KingsNympton, 7 book 01769 580823 Filleigh10am-12noon 01271 612004 Wine and Wisdom quiz night, for Community Shop, Parish Hall, Table-top & 50/50 sale, for Church funds, Parish Hall, Burrington, 7 for 7.30pm book by 13/10 01769 520580/397 Kingsnympton, 10am Winter Wilson, folk, Parish Church, , 7.30pm Weaving a Life workshop, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 10.30am 01769 540581 Hot Pot supper and slide show, S Molton Twinning Assoc, Parish S Molton and District Archive Local History Soc AGM, Parish Church Hall, 7.30pm 01769 573558 Church Hall, 7.30pm Dance, Parish Hall, Rose Ash 07972 367757 Dulverton Firemen Quiz night, for Hall funds, Parish Hall, Knowstone 7.30pm 26-30 School Half Term Holiday Community Quiz Night, Parish Church, E Worlington, 7.30pm 26 Mole Valley Group of WI’s meeting, Village Hall, Filleigh, 7.30 17 Craft/Tabletop Sale, Village Hall, Chittlehamholt, 10am-1pm 25 Flea Market, Pannier Market, S Molton, 10am-3pm 07989 619745 01769 540093 Craft Fair, Eggesford Garden Centre, 11am-4pm Exmoor Pony, S Molton Library10am-12noon 01769 572128 Elisabeth Leonskaja’s 70th Birthday Recital, Parish Church, Photography in the steps of Hope Bourne, Exmoor Soc, Dulverton, 2.30pm Two Moors Festival Withypool Car Park, 10am-1.30pm 013989 323335 27 Coffee morning, Village Hall, Knowstone, 11am-12.30pm Fungi walk, ENP, Tarr Steps Car Park,12 book 01398 323665 S Molton Town Council meetings, Town Hall, 6.30pm Lost Tales of Devon, Parish Hall, Yeo Mill, W Anstey, 6pm 28 See Hear on Wheels, Square, N Molton, 10-11.30am 01271 373236 01398 341615 Beaford Arts West Yeo and Dykes, place names, Filleigh History Soc, National Bolving Championships, Draydon Rails, Dulverton, Village Hall, 7.30pm 6pm 01398 323467 29 Bampton Charter Fair, 9am-10pm 01398 332324 Fun Casino Night, for Cancer Research UK, Coaching Inn, S Big Draw drop-in, Assembly Rooms, 10am-4pm Molton, 7 for 7.30pm tickets TIC, Honey Farm Halloween event Exmoor Pony Centre, 11am-3pm 01398 323093 Ferret Racing, Parish Hall, Witheridge, 7pm 2nd Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Village Hall, Knowstone, S Molton Circuit Choir, Methodist Church, N Molton, 7.30pm 7.30pm, meal deal 01398 341570 01598 740661/356 30 Martin Tuckett from Exeter, S Molton Organ and Keyboard Club Whist Drive for Church Funds, Parish Hall, Kings Nympton, 7.45 Methodist Hall, S Molton, 7.30pm 01769 574677 18 Antiques Market, Pannier Market, S Molton, 10am-4pm 31 Big Breakfast and Market, Village Hall, W Buckland, 9-1.30pm Joint Harvest Festival, Methodist Church, N Molton, 11am Creative Writing Group, S Molton Library, 10am-12noon Big Time informal worship, Methodist Church, S Molton, 6pm Dance for Hall Funds, Parish Hall, Knowstone, 8-10pm Elaine BISHOPS NYMPTON TURNER FRAMES PARISH HALL Peter Turner, friendly & personal bespoke picture framer For your parties, dances, Mount Cutting-Framing-Box Framing-Glazing-Repairs dinners, shows, weddings, meetings, courses, conferences, exhibitions, Call me for a free no obligation quote, coffee mornings, whist drives, bingos...… no job too big or too small

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Rural Outreach Advice Project South Molton This is a free service provided by Encompass South West. We are an independent charity pro- viding confidential advice on matters listed below in South Molton.  Housing issues and advice Flea Market  Welfare benefits, including working/pension On October 25th; this is an addition to the No- age & disability benefits vember 29th Market, there will be the usual var-  Money advice & managing debts ied selection of stalls and the opportunity for  Help with form filling some gift shopping!! The market is on from 10am to 3pm with free admission.  Routes to training, education and volunteering Further information from Rosemary on 07989  Referrals & signposting to other agencies 619745 or email [email protected]. Tuesdays 10am - 1pm and Thursdays 10am - As part of the Winter Wonderland event on 3pm at the Amory Centre. Home visits are also 4th/5th December Once Upon A Time are run- available on these days. ning Upstairs@Winter Wonderland in the Assem- Call Lucy on 07971 824911. Appointments are bly Rooms on Friday 4th December 4-9.30pm recommended. and Saturday 5th December 9am-3pm. Sparkling array of stalls selling vintage retro gifts hand- Weaving a Life made and season foods and more ...! If you like crafts and you like learning more about More information from 07989 619745/r.h2hallett yourself you might like to come to Bishops Nymp- @btinternet.com ton Parish Hall on October 24th. for a unique ex- perience! Clara is a trained artist who stumbled South Molton across this way of working 2 years ago and was so excited by it that she undertook the training. Tourist Information

nd Now qualified to pass it on, she invites anyone Winter Opening Hours: From Monday 2 Novem- who would like to simply ‘have a go’ to join her to ber the Tourist Office will be reverting to its Win- weave an ‘amulet’. …Weaving a Life is simple ter Opening Hours - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday symbolic weaving suitable for both beginners and & Friday 10am – 4pm. experienced weavers as a way to explore the in- A one stop shop for Bus/Train Time Tables, ner self and create balance. Theatre Guides, National Express Tickets, Books 1st session - weaving an amulet, Saturday 24 Oc- by Local Authors, Christmas Gifts, Local Event tober, 10.30am-3.30pm, £30. Bring something to Information and so much more. share for a buffet lunch. Tea, coffee, biscuits and Call in and Sharon & Tony will be pleased to soft drinks provided. To book or for more infor- help you. mation: 07470 517488 www.willowarttherapy.co. uk, email: [email protected]. Small group: Family and Young people counselling Limited places is available in Barnstaple every Tuesday between 4pm and 8.45 pm and Thursday, from 5.30 pm to FERRET RACING 8.45 pm. from RELATE NORTH DEVON At West Buckland Village Hall on Friday 16th Oc- To make an appointment call 0300 7729681 or tober! First Race 7pm, admission £3 which will for further information go towww.relate-ed.org.uk include refreshments. Bar - Tote - Draw

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Book-keeping your eyes and ears As part of Lipreading Aware- Specialising in the agricultural industry ness week the See Hear Cen- 5 1 Duke Street, South Molton, EX36 3AL Above Webbers, Estate Agents in the Square tre is launching new Lip read- ing classes, which will take Tel: 01769 579065: 07899 916923 place in and South email: [email protected] Molton starting from Monday th WINE and WISDOM quiz night 12 October. At Burrington Parish Hall on October16th at 7pm 1 in 6 people in the UK have some form of hear- for a 7.30pm start. Teams of up to 6 members @ ing loss. That’s over 10 million people. The single £7 per person. Free bottle of wine, red, white or biggest barrier facing people with a hearing loss rose per team plus nibbles. Please call 01769 is difficulty with communication and understand- 520580 or 520397 or email tawvalleyacorn- ing what is being said, leading to a loss of inde- man@which by 13th October. Bar and Raffle. All pendence, withdrawal from society, loneliness profits towards Burrington Community Shop. and isolation. Jan Marshall, the lipreading tutor, We look forward to your company and support . said “this is not just about learning the skills to lipread it’s also about meeting and sharing ex- periences in an environment where everybody Get Signing! understands how your hearing loss affects your A six week Introduction to British Sign Language everyday life”. The See Hear Centre’s new course will be held at the South Molton Hospital classes complement their existing Hearing Loss day room on Monday evenings 7 to 9 pm, starting Support Groups, and its equipment demonstra- on 12th October 2015 with the next lesson on tions and ‘try before you buy’ loan scheme which 19th October. All welcome and for more informa- is available at its centre in Barnstaple and on its tion please telephone Linda on 01769 572046. mobile service, See Hear on Wheels—for local South Molton and District Children’s Centre dates see the Dairy on the centre pages here. A reminder of some groups running in your larea: Many people don’t know the best way to look South Molton: Monday 9.45–11.30am, Stay and after their eyes. They tend to think that a sight Play at the Children’s Centre. You and your under test is just about checking whether their vision 5’s can play, explore, be creative and meet other needs correcting with glasses or contact lenses, people with similar age children. This is a volun- but it is also a vital check on the health of their teer led group, with staff on hand if needed. eyes and includes the detection of eye condi- Witheridge: 9.30–11.30am every 2nd and 4th tions. Many of these, if found early, can be Tuesday of the month at the Parish Hall. You and treated successfully, avoiding potential sight loss. your under 5’s can play, learn, explore and meet The See Hear Centre in Barnstaple - which is other people with similar age children. There are open on Tuesdays 9am - 5pm and by appoint- health visitors if you have any concerns. An op- ment on other days - provides information, equip- portunity to have your baby weighed. ment demonstrations, short-term loans and one- Chulmleigh: 9.30–11.30am Stay & Play every 1st to-one support, helping people to cope better with and 3rd Tuesday at Wallingbrook Health Centre. A their sight loss. drop in for quality playtime with your under 5’s; For more information and to book a place on the lots of different activities and toys. A health visitor classes contact the See Hear Centre: telephone can weigh your baby and talk about any concerns. on 01271 373236; text 07831 515809: email see- If you would like information please pop in to the [email protected]; visit the website: www.livingoptions.org.uk Centre or you can telephone on 01769 579615

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