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Showground, Court Hill, Exford £15/car on the gate from 8am Exmoor Ponies, Horses and Sheep on Show, Craft, Produce and Local Trade Stands Falconry Display, Family Dog Show, Stag Horns, Inter-Hunt Relay, Pony Club Show Jumping Gymkhana, Parade of Hounds Enquiries: [email protected] www.exfordshow.com Exmoor is a special place to many and the Show seeks to celebrate this. Local food and drink is avail- able on site….and the very special local ice-cream. The setting is truly breath-taking, looking north over the Exe Valley toward Dunkery and south to Molland Common via Withypool Hill. Rather aptly, the show shares the field with an ancient burial mound, Herne’s Barrow. According to ancient myth, Herne the Hunter was a ghostly apparition who appeared sporting a set of stag’s horns growing from his head and rattling chains….….. We are not sure whether this barrow belongs to the same Herne or whether we would want it to! All are welcome. If you love Exmoor and its people, even if you do not share their love of horses or livestock, the show is still worth a visit…. why else would it have been going for over a century! We are very grateful to the Branton and Jowell families for allowing us to use their land for the show. RIVERSIDE CARAVAN & CAMPING PARK

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North Hospice Two Moors Festival 1st-10th October 2021 It's all change for this year's Nightwalk on Satur- Whilst we have been rather quiet over the last day 11th September, we're going to RHS few months, we have been busy behind the Rosemoor! To join us for this special edition, you scenes, and we are delighted to announce the can sign up or register your interest for volunteer- launch of our new website. We hope you enjoy ing via the website. the fresh design and find it easy and enjoyable to www.northdevonhospice.org.uk 01271 615027 use, whether you are looking for concert infor- mation, booking tickets, or wishing to support us Special birthday! as Friend or Sponsor. Do take a look at Saturday September 4th 2021 2 pm – 4.30 pm. www.twomoorsfestival.co.uk. Let’s join together to show how much we have As the world tentatively reopens and we redis- appreciated the Millennium Green in Landkey cover our freedoms, live music has been return- during this time of pandemic lockdowns. ing and we at the Two Moors Festival are deter- The News is that the Green is celebrating its 21st mined to bring you a world class festival once birthday. It was a Millennium project; the mazzard again this October and hope trees were planted in December 1999, and the that you will be able to join us in rest of the Green was opened officially in Sum- the autumn. mer 2000. This celebration wishes to welcome Tamsin Waley-Cohen the planters of the mazzard trees (some of whom Artistic Director were children at the School) to join us and see the outcome of their efforts twenty-one years on. Torrington Cavaliers Mayflower 400 Bonfire This free family event will allow villagers to join in This event was originally planned for 2020 but has to enjoy a day of celebration to learn more about been postponed until Saturday 28th August from 4pm. Tickets already purchased will be valid for the Millennium Green, it’s upkeep and plans for the new date. Bonfire tickets are available online the future. There will be stalls, refreshments, from www.torrington-cavaliers.co.uk, or by calling events including a Birds of Prey flying display and 01158077900 where you can buy over the phone children’s games/quizzes related to the Green’s or for a limited time at Duffy's Home Hardware, Birds, Mazzards and Traditional Wildflower Torrington. Shuttle buses available from Meadow. and . The only ac- Join us for a village get together and meet new cess to the main bonfire site is by pre- people who also enjoy this fantastic local facility. purchased ticket.

Porlock Open Gardens Weekend Enjoy a cream tea for Children’s Hospice 14th and 15th August People are invited to tuck into a cream tea and Over 25 private gardens to explore. There is a raise a few pounds for Children’s Hospice South great variety including large and small, with ex- West (CHSW). The Big South West Cream Tea tensive views and intimate spaces, formal and takes place over the August Bank Holiday week- natural, floral and productive but with one thing in end. CHSW is asking supporters to join in by hold- common – on the whole they are not normally ing their own cream tea with friends and family. open to the public. £7.50 for a weekend ticket “And if you are able to raise £30 or more, we’ll available from SPAR, Squires, Porlock Visitor send you a special CHSW 30th anniversary med- Centre (open 2pm–4pm each day) 01643 863150 al! The charity has everything you need to hold a Email [email protected] cream tea fundraiser. Register your event to re- ceive your free fundraising pack, which includes MISSION:UNBREAKABLE invites, recipe, signs, donation form, bunting, Provisional date: Saturday 10th Octo- thank-you cards and more,” said Bernadette ber. We are hoping that we will be able Chambers. to hold Mission: Unbreakable this year, so please Join The Big SW Cream Tea Facebook event at do put the provisional date in your diary. www.facebook.com/events/2998303993722242 Chimney sweeping Plantwise Nurseries A361 N Molton Junction Open Every Day 11am til 4.30pm 07434 793896 plantwise@southmolton or find us on Hetas and APICS registered Facebook Brush & vacuum Fruit, Flowers & Great range of Foliage Colourful Plants, Certificate issued Insured ready to plant NOW! Shrubs & Bulbs ready to plant NOW!

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Devon launches Natural Capital Challenge Fund A new Natural Capital Challenge Fund has been launched by to help the SATURDAY Devon economy to build back better and encour- from 8am-1.30pm age the green sector in the county. 07549 177104 Total funding of £300,000 is available to provide one off grant support for Devon-based business- es, social enterprises, charities, and community S Molton Memory Café has reopened! groups to create employment and training oppor- It now meets TWICE a month on the first and tunities in the natural capital economy. third Thursdays of the month in the Garden DCC is inviting applications from projects to help Room at the Amory Centre from 10.30 – 12.30. encourage additional investment in this sector We are asking people to phone and book a place and aid recovery from the impacts of the pan- at the moment due to COVID restrictions on num- demic. Applications must be submitted by 5pm bers in the meeting room. on Friday 20th August and funding must be spent The Memory Cafe is for men and women living by the end of March 2023. The trial project, which with memory loss or dementia, and their loved is offering maximum grant awards of up to ones caring for them. It is a free, friendly gather- £50,000, could support a range of initiatives such ing where people come to make friends, have fun as improvements to biodiversity, tree planting, and eat cake over a cuppa, as well as getting in- sustainable use of materials, reducing emissions, formation on other support available in the area. and increasing protection from flooding. The contact details have changed and are now: The scheme will also contribute towards the re- [email protected] sponse to the Climate Emergency to help reduce Tel: 07949397330 carbon emissions in Devon to net zero by 2050. For more information and to download the appli- ‘Capturing S Molton in Words & Images' cation pack visit www.devon.gov.uk/economy/ As part of the Arts Destination natural-capital-challenge-fund Deep Roots Festival, filmmaker Gordon McKer- row was invited to knit together word, image and South Molton in Bloom sound contributions from South Molton people Judging day finally came on 13th July and we evoking something that their town and area sug- were so lucky with the weather. The sun brought gested to them. His task now is to create an im- out the best in our town! The judge and I were pressionistic film portrait inspired by what was bowled over by the community spirit. It was thrill- written, painted, recorded or videoed by others. ing to see how everyone had joined in, be it by As a playwright, filmmaker and audio-visual pro- way of baskets, window dressings, planting up ducer, Gordon has created productions for the frontages, financially supporting us or just cheer- BBC, English heritage, The National Trust, The ing us on. He met Colin from Men's Shed and British and Natural History Museums as well as loved the sponsor signs. The extensive art and regional and local bodies. He is a three times photographic display in the Pannier Market was winner of the Interpret Britain Awards. The final admired: this will remain up for everyone to see. film, incorporating contributions from townsfolk, All the beds looked great and I would like to will be launched during our final weekend of thank all the group for their hard work and com- Deep Roots Festival on Saturday 25th Septem- mitment to doing their very best for the town. Fin- ber in S Molton Assembly Rooms, gers crossed for the results but we will not find where you are invited to come out until October. along. This project has been kindly Meanwhile watch this space for all our future sponsored by Home Instead, South plans. Next month we will include the results of Molton and Exmoor. our front garden and window competition! For more information please check www.artsdestination.co.uk/deep-roots-festival at Woody Bay Station on the A39 (EX31 4RA) between Blackmoor Gate Personal Injury Claims Landlord & Tenant Disputes and Litigation Conveyancing and Debt Collection Trusts, Wills & Probate Court Representation Business Advice and Contract Under 5’s travel Divorce & Family matters matters free! Pay once - ride all day www.lynton-rail.co.uk 01598 763487

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and every Tuesday Babies on the Move 6-12months, Methodist Church Hall, S Molton, 11.30am book 07895 904778 and every Tue S Molton Town Clerk Surgery, Amory Centre, 2-4pm and every Tuesday Pilates, Village Hall, Winsford, 6-7pm and every Tue Meditation, Rose and Crown, S Molton, 6.30pm 01769 AUGUST 579829 and every Tuesday Simon Millward Fit Club, Assembly Rooms, S Molton, 6.30-7.30pm book All month: Cryptic Quiz, S Molton Library 07376 910575 Roger Warren 1 -7 Midsummer Night’s Dream, Pleasuredome Theatre, Zumba, Assembly Rooms, S Molton, 8-9pm book 077220 Valley of the Rocks, , 7.30pm book 07789 742239 289692 Holly Gurney 1 -11 September History Exhibition, Parish Church, 4-21 Holiday Activities, House Outdoor Cen- Charles tre book 01643 831382 1 -31 Marwood Past and Present exhibition, Parish Church, 4 Car Boot Sale, Portsmouth Arms, , 9am- Marwood, 10am-5pm 12.30pm 01769 561117 and every Wednesday 1 Flea Market, Pannier Market, S Molton, 10am-3pm Renew Wellbeing, Baptist Church, s Molton, 9.30am- Vintage and Classic Weekend, Rosemoor, Torrington 12.30pm 07732 400026 book rgs.org.uk Tai Chi, Assembly Rooms, S Molton from 9.45am book Village Fete, Recreation Ground, Parsons St, Porlock, 12 07879 636403 and every Wednesday -5pm Men’s Shed, Cemetery Workshop, S Molton, 10am- Place, landscapes art exhibition, Old Village Hall, Wins- 12noon 01769 572921 and every Wednesday ford, 2-5pm Nigel Jones Walking safari on Exmoor, Wild About Exmoor, 10am- 2-4 Holiday Camp, Village Hall, 5-14yrs, book 1.30pm booking essential 07990 521604 and every Wed 03337 722844 Achieve4all sports coaching Pilates, Pavilion, ,9.15 & 10.45am book- 2 Summer Wellness Art Print workshops, Parish Hall, tawvalleypilates.co.uk and every Wednesday Bishops Nympton book 07935 977154 also 4 and 5 August S Molton Volunteer Bureau, Amory Centre, 2-4pm Men’s Shed, Cemetery Workshop, S Molton, 10am- 01769 573167 12noon 01769 572921 and every Monday Tai Chi, Assembly Rooms, 2-3pm and every Wednesday Photowalk from Tarr Steps car park, 10am book 01643 Ian Godfrey 252525 Mark Stothard Samba, from 7.30pm, S Molton Dance Centre, Mill St, S Seated Tai Chi, Assembly Rooms, S Molton, 10.30am- Molton and every Wednesday 11.30pm also 9 and 16 August Zumba, Assembly Rooms, S Molton, 8-9pm book 077220 3 Cradle to Crawl, 0-6months, Methodist Church Hall, S 289692 and every Wednesday Holly Gurney Molton, 9.30am book 07895 904778 and every Tuesday 5 Anstey WI outing 01398 341106/507 Pilates, S Molton Dance Centre, Mill St, 9.30am & Country Pannier Market, S Molton, 8am-1.30pm 07549 6.30pm [email protected] and every Tue 177104and every Thursday Community Covid Testing, Square or Central Car Park, Toddler Toes 1-2yrs, Methodist Church Hall, S Molton, S Molton 9am-12.30pm and every Tuesday 10am book 07895 904778 and every Thursday Foodbank donations accepted, Methodist Church Hall, S Molton Foodbank, YMCA, 10am-12.30pm 07422 651253 Molton, 10am-4pm and every Tuesday and every Thursday Historic Lynton and Valley of the Rocks, guided walk Pilates, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 9.30 & 10.45am from Valley of the Rock car park, 10am book tawvalleypilates.co.uk and every Thursday www.exmoorsociety.com/events 2.5 miles Exmoor Soc Pilates, Village Hall, E Worlington, 10.30am Dark Skies Planetarium Presentation, Exford Bridge tawvalleypilates.co.uk and every Thursday Tearooms, 7pm book 01643 831759 and every Tuesday Aquafit, Swimming Pool, S Molton. 12-1pm book 01769 Wild about Exmoor 572522 Pilates, Community Centre, , 9.30 & S Molton Community Fridge, YMCA, 1-2.30pm and every Thursday 07901 765082 10.45am & 6pm tawvalleypilates.co.uk and every Tue Toddler Grows 2-4yrs, Methodist Church Hall, S Mol- Pilates, Village Hall, , 9.30 &10.45am ton, 1pm book 07895 904778 and every Thursday tawvalleypilates.co.uk and every Tuesday Lighthouse youth group (5-11yrs) on line, S Molton Bap- S Molton Community Fridge, YMCA, 10.30-11.30 and tist Church, 2pm 07817936405 and every Thursday every Tuesday 07901 765082 Physical Fun 4-5yrs with carer, Methodist Church Hall, S NatWest mobile bank, Pannier Market, S Molton, 10.45- Molton, 4pm book 07895 904778 and every Thursday4pm 11.15am and every Tuesday Pilates, S Molton Dance Centre, Mill St, 7.30pm SIMMONS Fruit Sales Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

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nancy@edge moorpilates.co.uk and every Thursday Midsummer Night’s Dream, Pleasuredome Theatre, www.fourseasons-treeservices.com Knackershole Garden Theatre, W Knowle, Dulverton [email protected] 2.30pm book www.exmoorstudios.com 01884 563021/07766168162 HMS Pinafore, Illyria, The Lodge, Eggesford 7pm 6 Pilates, Pavilion, Chulmleigh, 9.30,10.45, 12am taw val- tories, Castle Hill gardens, Filleigh, 4 for5pm book leypilates.co.uk and every Friday www.theploughartscentre.org.uk Plough Pilates, Parish Hall, Knowstone, 10.30am nancy@edge 22 Outdoor Church, W Anstey Church, 11am moorpilates.co.uk and every Friday Country Fair for Over and Above, N Molton S Molton Community Fridge, YMCA, 10.30am-12noon [email protected] Tescos and every Friday 24-28 Holiday Camp, Village Hall, Filleigh 5-14yrs, book Community Covid Testing, Square or Central Car 03337 722844 Achieve4all sports coaching Park, S Molton 1.30-5pm and every Friday 25-26 Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Betwixt and 7 Country Pannier Market, S Molton, 8am-1.30pm 07549 Between, Knackershole Garden Theatre, W Knowle, Sat 177104 and every Saturday Dulverton , 4pm book www.exmoorstudios.com Foodbank donations accepted, Methodist Church Hall, 26 Memory Café, Amory Centre, S Molton, 10am-12noon S Molton, 10am-4pm and every Saturday [email protected] Craft Saturdays S Molton Library,10am-12.30pm and 27-29 Bath and West Country Festival, Shepton Mallet every Saturday 28 Farmers Market, Lion Car Park, Dulverton Worlington Grand Fete, House Summer Fete, High Bickington 2-6pm lawns,2pm 01884 860437 Bonfire, Torrington Cavaliers from 4pm Umberleigh Garden Show, Fete and Dog Show, Village 30 Summer Bank Holiday Hall, 2.30pm (dog show, 2.15pm) Show and Gymkhana, Hawkridge, showjumping from Witheridge Summer Show, Parish Hall, 2.30pm 01884 10.30am, Fmily dog shoe, 2pm, stag’s horn competition 860666 Witheridge Garden Club 01398 341520/1643 831320 Brayford Show, Village Hall, 3pm 01598 711828/843 Kingsnympton Revel, Old Rectory Gardens from 1pn War of the Worlds HG Wells, Up Close Theatre, 01769 580823 Knackershole Garden Theatre, W Knowle, Dulverton . Mr Stink, Heartbreak Productions , Castle Hill gar- 7pm book www.exmoorstudios.com dens, Filleigh, 4 for5pm book 8 Garden Open, Shapcott Barton, Knowstone, 10.30am- www.theploughartscentre.org.uk Plough

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Farming Community Network Removing ash dieback infected trees We are a voluntary organisation Urgent action is being taken to remove almost and charity that supports farmers 1,500 Ash dieback infected trees from alongside and families in the farming community. Whether the Devon’s major road network this summer in order issue is personal or business-related, FCN is here to protect public safety on the County’s roads. for you. We run a confidential national helpline and Detailed inspections have been undertaken on the e-helpline open every day of the year from 7am to trees by an independent arboriculturalist and ecol- 11pm and our volunteers provide free, confidential, ogist, and diseased trees that have been identi- pastoral and practical support to anyone who seeks fied as a possible risk to the public are being re- help. Over 6,000 people a year benefit from FCN’s moved by Devon County Council. support and we can help with a variety of issues. To Ash dieback is a highly destructive fungal disease talk to a sympathetic person who understands farm- and DCC has been tackling its spread Devon over ers and rural life, call 03000 111999. the past few years, which by last year had in- South Molton Pannier Market News creased to more than 7,000 trees in 1,100 loca- The market has been looking particularly pretty this tions. Trees with Ash dieback can become unsta- month and is an abundance of colour. Visitors to ble and can shed branches and collapse as the the market have been treated to amazing floral dis- level of infection spreads within the tree. plays which have been created by local schools Trees are scheduled to be removed - dates still to and groups, as part of the town’s magnificent South be confirmed - alongside: Molton in Bloom campaign. A396 Black Cat to Apple Tree Cottage, As well as additional hanging baskets and planters B3227 Oakfordbridge, outside the market, visitors are greeted by colourful B3227 Taddiport, collages, paintings, posters and bunting inside the building. A huge well done to everyone involved in A386 , making our market and town such a vibrant and A377 Chulmleigh, welcoming sight. B3234 Lynton, The market continues to be fully booked with an A39 , eclectic mix of more than 60 stalls with traders from A3124 Great Torrington, all over the West Country. Since the easing of re- B3227 Shillingford, strictions the market has seen an increased footfall A386 Rosemoor, with numerous tourists visiting the town for the first More than 90% of Devon’s native ash trees are time. It’s been lovely to see local residents who changed their shopping habits during lock down but expected to be lost due to Ash dieback in the next now regularly visit the market too. five to 15 years. DCC’s “My tree, my responsibil- With the promise of better weather it is hoped that ity” campaign, supported by the Devon Ash Die- additional outside stalls will be offered to some of back Resilience Forum, aims to inform owners to the traders who are currently on the waiting list. look out for signs of the fungal tree disease and to We are delighted that the monthly flea market and take appropriate action to maintain public safety. salvage fairs will be returning to the market this The County Council is committed to replacing month too. More details can be found on the South trees lost through Ash dieback. It has adopted a 3 Molton Pannier Market and Events Facebook page. -2-1 tree replacement principle, where three sap- lings will be planted for each mature tree it fells, two for a semi-mature tree, and one new sapling for a small tree lost. Devon is supporting local par- ishes to plant trees on highway land if certain cri- teria is met, with the right trees in the right posi- tion and long term responsibility for them picked up by the local parish. Trees won’t be re-planted immediately where Ash dieback is still prevalent. For more information please visit www.devon.gov.uk. TURNER FRAMES

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PETROC August in the Library Things change, people change - maybe you? We are open for book browsing, computer use, Always easier to talk about than to do, changing printing and photocopying! Please keep an eye your path takes courage and demands support on our Facebook page or ring us for more info. from those around you. At Petroc College, we Our email is southmolton.library@librariesunlim help 5,000 adults to uncover new opportunities ited.org.uk. Our website: devonlibraries.org every year through part-time courses. Our opening hours are Tuesday and Thursday Whatever direction you choose – and there are 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-6pm and Wednesday and more than 120 part-time adult courses open to Saturday 9am-1pm. you at Petroc - we’ll provide all the support you Reading Agency Summer Reading Challenge need to fulfil an ambition, advance a career or 2021– The theme is Wild World Heroes in part- realise a dream. nership with WWF. Sign up to the challenge in New courses are staring this autumn at our North the library and collect your sticker booklet. Read Devon campus and Brannams campus in Barn- 6 books over the summer, while collecting stick- staple and Mid Devon campus in Tiverton. ers. Can you collect them all? All finishers will Your future starts here. Apply now: petroc.ac.uk receive a gold medal, a certificate and will be en- tered into prize draws. High risk of barn fires Events in August Following a surge in the number of barn fires All through August—Cryptic Quiz Collect a quiz Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue urge farm- sheet from the library for £1. Return answered ers to monitor temperatures in their haystacks. quiz sheet to library or email us answers before There were ten barn fires in the first two weeks of 31st August to be entered into the prize draw. July, many of them caused by spontaneous com- Craft Saturdays for the reading challenge– bustion. Due to the recent showery weather, hay 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 10am-12.30pm. A different may have been collected or stored when wet. craft activity each week, such as plastic bottle Hay bales or stacks with high moisture levels can bird feeders, air dry clay nature prints and egg have chemical reactions that build heat. If the box animals. Details nearer the time, please temperature of a haystack rises above 55°C this check our Facebook page, or ask staff. begins to produce flammable gas that can ignite. In Conversation author interviews on Face- Advice for farmers: Ensure hay is dry before book Live: all at 7pm: Tuesday 3rd -Julie Ander- storing away from other buildings. Store in stacks son and Tuesday 17th -Phillipa Ashley, Sue at least 10m apart and ensure there is sufficient Moorcraft and Bella Osborne. Please consider space between the stack and electrical roof light- donating to these free online events. ing. Check the hay’s temperature regularly. If it Free home access to Ancestry is extended to the starts to smell of caramel, or there is a distinct end of Sept 2021. Thousands of sources of infor- musty smell, it is likely that your hay is heating. mation and records to help research your family Watch out for haystacks reaching 65C – this is history. Log on from the Devon Libraries website. Libraries Unlimited is a registered charity. To the beginning of the danger zone. After this point, donate, please visit librariesunlimited.org.uk check the temperature daily. Registered charity number: 1170092.

Renew Wellbeing A place of friendship, where it is ok not to be ok. Every Wednesday from 9.30am-12.30pm at South Molton Baptist Church, Drop in and out as you like, all are welcome. Bring a craft or hobby, perhaps share tabletop activities provided too. Or you can come and relax and chat. For more details contact Christine on 07732 400026 or email [email protected]

North Devon and Torridge Local Plan The new local plan for this area sets our de- velopment policies to run up to 2031. 125 East St, South Molton EX36 3BU Large housing developments are planned to 01769 572501 continue on the west side of S Molton plus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-3pm the extension of Pathfields Business Park for Community News 01769 575528 employment. It envisages that the Cattle [email protected] Market will also move to Pathfields. Library 01769 572128 A new Sports Hub beyond the Community Tuesday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-1pm, Thursday College, east of Old Alswear Road includes 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm the relocation of the Football Club. Memory Café please book 07949 397330 In the central of town, retail and parking im- [email protected] 2nd and 4th Thursdays 10am-12noon provements are included around the Central Council Customer Advice Car Park area. Tues, Thurs, 9am-5pm Fri 9am-3pm 01271 327711 Plans for the surrounding villages also focus S Molton Town Clerk Surgery 01769 572501 on the provision of housing. Tuesday 2-4pm The full plan can be seen at South Molton Town Council 01769 572501 Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm Fri 9am-3pm (4.30pm Weds) https://consult.torridge.gov.uk/ South Molton Volunteer Bureau 01769 573167 1st Wednesday 2-4pm South Molton Community Fridge Is at the YMCA in Mill Street. Devon Communities Together COVID-19 Tuesday: 10.30am –11:30am helpline to close as restrictions are lifted Thursday: 1pm – 2.30pm Devon Communities Together was delighted to Friday: 10.30am – 12 noon be able to run a COVID-19 helpline service with Please call 07901 765082 or more information. funding from Devon County Council. The helpline was live from March 2020 to support town and South Molton Foodbank parish councils, community buildings, community is open from 10am till 12.30pm every Thursday groups, and social enterprises through the pan- at the YMCA, Mill Street, South Molton EX36 demic, and took over 860 calls. 4AS. Donations can be brought to the YMCA on COMMUNITY NEWS S Molton & District Thursday mornings, or dropped off at the Meth- odist Church Hall between 10am and 4pm on Please get your news, events and advertise- Tuesdays and Saturdays, or left at the collection ments for our September issue to us by 15th point near the checkouts at Sainsbury's, South August. Molton. To advertise in the 24 parishes around South Packets and tinned food such as mince, stew, Molton or to contribute events, news or dates, and baked beans; tinned fruit and tins or cartons please write to us, or leave messages, at the of custard are especially needed at the moment. Amory Centre, 125 East St, S Molton EX36 Toiletries and cleaning products are 3BU, or email us: [email protected] also very welcome. or ring us on 01769 575528, answerphone A big thank you to all who generous- available. ly support the work of the Foodbank Many thanks

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