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WEDNESDAY 1st AUGUST The 174 km 2nd stage of the national Tour of Britain cycle race starts at the new town of Cranbrook near Exeter, go- At Barton Farm EX37 9DX from 9am ing north via Honiton, over the Blackdown Hills to Tiver- The North Devon Show is a celebration of all things rural, ton (12.20), up Long Drag through to Withleigh, Wither- our traditional one day show will have something for eve- idge (12.45), Meshaw and Alswear and into South Molton ryone. There will livestock classes, an open dog show, (13.05) on New Alswear Road, left into Southley Road, up poultry and pig displays and our Horticultural Show with through the Pannier Market, left into the Square and out classes for everyone to enter. A wide variety of trade along North Road, left again at Aller via (13.15), stands throughout the showground including a Food Hall, Swimbridge and Landkey. Skirting Barnstaple (13.29) the craft and gifts marquee and arcade. Demonstrations of riders will do a loop north through Bratton Fleming, rural skills and country pursuits, vintage cars and tractors Ilfracombe (14.13) and Braunton (14.46) to finish in Barn- on display and in parades, the WI, floral art and Young staple Square at 14.59; slower riders arriving about 15.40. Farmers Rally. Plus a Circus and a Fairground. Our Main All timings very approximate. and Tarka Rings will offer you many attractions including There will be rolling road closures all along the route. Get involved Be there as the peloton makes history riding through South Molton Pannier Market. TEAM MAD Watch the whole stage live on a giant Mountainbike screen. Fun and games all day in the town centre. Cycle races with fantastic Aerial Display Team prizes, food, drink and much more. RIVERSIDE CARAVAN AND CAMPING PARK AND COUNTRY CLUB OPEN 7 DAY A WEEK

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South Molton Museum Chittlehampton Garden Show and Fete The Chinese Ink Painting Exhibition by Sheila at the Village Hall on Saturday 11th August from Lovell continues throughout August at South Mol- 2-5pm. Including dog show, snail race, music, ton Museum. Sheila will be running a demonstra- barbecue, grand raffle, stalls, bar, refreshments, tion session at the Museum on 16th August from children’s games and fun for all. 11.30am until 12.30pm. Tours of the Guildhall will take place on 2nd and Bishops Nympton 75th 21st August and 1st September, contact the Mu- Flower and Vegetable Show seum for details, email curator@southmolton will take place on Saturday 11th August at 3pm at museum.org. Bishops Nympton Parish Hall to be opened by Museum opening hours: Rev Stuart Innalls, South Molton Methodist Minis- Monday and Tuesday 10.30am-4pm ter. New this year we have a Dog Show which Thursday and Saturday 10.30am–1pm starts at 2.30pm. Various Stalls/Refreshments/ Draw. Admission: Adults £1.50 Children: 50p. Kings Nympton Grand Revel for St James’ Church on Monday 27th August NORTH DEVON HOSPICE from 12 noon at the Old Rectory. A magnificent £821 was raised at Hog roast, Pimms and beer tent, cream teas. The Art Exhibition held in The Lots of stalls, raffle and ice creams. Children's George Hotel, South Molton on attractions and bouncy castle. Small Pets’ Show: the 20th and 21st June 2018 in aid of the North enter on the day Devon Hospice. South Molton Support Group Flower & Vegetable Show: from 2.15pm. at St would like to thank all those who supported us in James’ Church, Kings Nympton EX37 9SS. this event. It was lovely to see so much beautiful The show includes a children’s section, crafts local artwork on display for a local cause. and photograph as well as produce. Children can Over the many years that our Hospice has sup- win a special £10 voucher prize for their best in ported our local community we have seen the show entry as well as rosettes and cups. Please care that we are able to provide increase in direct support the local community and church by enter- response to the needs of the local people. ing some classes. Schedules available now tele- We are now able to care for patients 24 hours a phone Clare 01769 572414. Further copies will day both here at our Hospice and in the homes be available from The Old Rectory, Lower Sletch- of patients. Our Supportive Care Team provide cott. The Grove Inn, and the Church Porch or important emotional support to hundreds of local email: [email protected] . families including children where a parent has Whist Drive at 7.45pm in the Parish Hall. Fur- been diagnosed with a life threatening illness. ther details, from Bryant Sanders 01769 581420 Over 80p in every £1 that is donated is spent di- For general information or a stall please call Sa- rectly on providing all of our care. Thank you so rah: 01769 580823. Find the schedule and the much for your support and encouragement, it re- entry forms on the church fundraising page of our ally means so much to our community. community website www.kingsnympton.org.uk Maclins Quarry Umberleigh Garden Show, Fête and Dog Recycling Centre EX36 3EB Show is on Saturday 4th August from 2.30pm Summer hours at our local tip are: at Umberleigh Village Hall (Dog Show commenc- Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm es 2.15pm) Admission £1, children free. Bar, Please note that trailers over 1.8m (6 feet) inter- cream teas, crafts, live music, plant sales, games nal/body length are no longer permitted at this and children's activities and much more. site. For more information call 0345 155 1010 Chimney sweeping

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NatWest Bank The Farming Community NatWest’s Mobile Bank will be in S Molton Pannier Network will be celebrating Market on Tuesday mornings from 10.45-11.15am. the first fruits of the harvest, at their Lammas Service On Sunday 5th August, Community Councillor Grants at Saint Mary’s Church, Dunsford, near Exeter, This Grants Scheme aims to support projects EX6 7DA at 6.30pm The service will be followed and services run by Town and Parish Councils, by light refreshments. Charities, Community or Voluntary Groups and All are welcome to join this celebration 'not-for-profit' organisations. Each N Devon Dis- For more information, contact Jo 07897 540278 trict Councillor has £1000 a year to allocate to projects in the community. These must be locat- Summer Concert ed within N Devon, or be of significant benefit to North Devon Folk Choir & Special Guests: Fabu- the people, the environment and the community lous traditional songs combine with newly written of the N Devon District. Details are at www.north pieces - opportunities to join in the singing includ- devon.gov.uk/leisure-and-lifestyle/community- ed! On Thursday 2nd August 2018 at 7pm in S grants-and-support/. For further details, email Molton Methodist Hall, North St, EX36 3AW. [email protected] or call Entry by donation - £5 suggested. Refreshments the team on 01271 388253. available. Find out more at ww.wrenmusic.co.uk or call 01837 53754. Wren Music is Devon’s folk N Devon Council Strategic Fund and community music organisation. Voices in If you are a Voluntary or Communi- Common; all voices and all ages (16+) welcome. ty Group, Social Enterprise, Not-for-Profit Organi- sation or Registered Charity in North Devon you can apply for funding from the Communities To- gether Fund - Strategic Fund. To be eligible your project must benefit residents of two or more During the weekend August 4-5th S Molton Vin- Devon County Council Locality Areas. tage Rally Club will have a Tombola Stall at the If you have any questions about your project and/ West Vintage Rally TA4 3BX. Hopeful- or eligibility please call us on 01271 388253 or ly all of you who cross the county border for the email [email protected]. Applications show will find the stall and try your luck. must be submitted by 31st October 2018 On Sunday 2nd September a Working Day at Please note: South Leigh Farm, S Molton - EX36 3EH (by kind permission of Mr M Burnell). Vintage tractors, •all applications received will be considered by ploughs and agricultural machinery from 10 am. the Councillors at a meeting on 3rd December. All welcome, Refreshments For more information •you will be advised of the decision on your appli- telephone 01769 572965. cation after this date Heards RPS N Devon Collective auction will be •please consider the timing of your project, and on September 14th at Combesland Cross (by the date you will need the funds, before you sub- kind permission of Messrs Nicholls) Catering by mit your application S Molton Vintage Rally Club.

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1 - 31 Chinese Painting exhibition, S Lovell, S Molton Museum 5 Breakfast Church, Parish Church, Mariansleigh, 9.30am 1-5 Bishops Nympton Summer Club, Parish Hall: book plaw- Car Boot sale, old Tesco, Barnstaple 10am-2pm 07999 445489 [email protected] and every Sunday 1 North Devon Show, Umberleigh Barton Farm from 9am Antiques/Collectables Fair, Village Hall, Umberleigh, 10-4pm 01769 573852 West Anstey Show, Chilton’s Farm 01398 341217 Cook & Eat, U3A Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton South Molton Sings for North Devon Hospice, Pannier Market Coffee morning, Chapel Schoolroom, Burrington, 10- 6.30pm 01769 574522 [email protected] 11.30am and every Wednesday Lammas Service, Far ming Community Network, Dunsford S Molton Men’s Shed, Scout Hut, 10am-12noon & every Wed Parish Church, 6.30pm 07897 540278 Exmoor Pony Walk, Heritage Exmoor Pony Festival from Barbecue and Quiz Night, Exmoor Pony Festival, Exmoor Holt Ball, Luccombe ;book 01643 862466 Pony Centre, 7-10, book 01398 323093 S Molton Volunteer Bureau, Amory Ctre, 2-4 01769 573167 6 S Molton Meddlers, Pannier Market 9.30am and every Mon Writing Group, S Molton Library, 2-4pm S Molton Striders walk from Square 10.30am one mile Ballroom Dance class, Filleigh Village Hall 01769 572384 and Tippbarlake Exmoor Pont Gathering, MEPBG, Show Field, every Wednesday Brendon, 11am 01598 741201 Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 7.30pm Short Mat Bowls, Parish Hall, Bishops Nympton, 2pm 07772 07772 757124 and every Wednesday 757124 and every Monday Social Badminton, Parish Hall, Kings Nympton, 7.30-10pm Badminton Club, Village Hall, Filleigh, 7.30 and every Mon 01769 580581 and every Wednesday Short Mat Bowls, West Anstey Hall, Yeo Mill, 7 &everyMon 2 Two Moors Festival booking opens, www.twomoors festi- Shortmat bowls, W Anstey Hall, Yeo Mill, 7pm & every Mon val.co.uk/01392 665885 7 S Molton Meddlers, Pannier Market 9.30am and every Tues Country Market, PannierMkt, SMolton 8.30-1 & every Thurs Coffee morning, Old 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Centre, S Molton, 12-2pm Badminton, W Anstey Hall, Yeo Mill, 7-8.30pm 01398 341507 01769 572476 American Square Dancing, St John’s Community Centre, Tour of Guildhall, South Molton Museum Barnstaple, 7-9pm 01769 579680 and every Tues Silver Spurs Thursday Craft Group, Age Concern, S Molton, 2-4pm Ballroom Dance class, Filleigh Village Hall and every Tues 01769 575952 and every Thursday 8-12 Holiday Club, Methodist Church, s Molton Historic Town Tour from Heritage Centre, Dulverton, 3pm 8 Exford Show, DSSH & Exmoor Pony Society 07971 643829 Devon Radio Book Group, S Molton Library, 3-4pm Litteratzi litter pick, Pannier Market, S Molton, 9.30am 01769 Knit and Natter S Molton Library, 4-5.30pm 574469 Sequence Dance Club, Parish Church Hall, S Molton, 7.30pm Coffee House, Methodist Hall, Oldways End, 10.30-12noon Summer Concert, N Devon Folk Choir, Methodist Hall, S Tale of the Cockatrice, Mumblecrust Theatre, Parish Hall, Molton, 7pm Brushford, tickets Tantivy/PO, Dulverton 3 Motor 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North Devon Council takes to two wheels to tackle environmental crimes All aspects of arboriculture work carried out to a high stand- Council officers are now using pedal power to ard including reductions, removals and stump grinding tackle dog fouling and littering in the District. All work insured to £5million and carried out by friendly, qualified professionals North Devon Council's Neighbourhood Officers Call now for free no obligation quotes are now equipped with mountain bikes, allowing Tel: 07398268877 them to cover greater areas more quickly and to Email: [email protected] track down offenders in places that aren't acces- sible by car, such as the Tarka Trail. Bish Nym Bash! This is the latest in a series of new initiatives to is on Saturday 1st September beginning at 3pm. tackle environmental issues. Recently the coun- Join us for live music, singing & dancing, table cil's Environmental Protection team started using top sale, fire engine, stalls and games, bouncy biodegradable spray paint to highlight dog mess castle, Captain Coconut (kids’ entertainer) at in problem areas. Spraying is already proving a 3pm, face painting, ice cream and sweetie stall, successful deterrent, with recent efforts in Rock kids’ craft tent, refreshments, cakes, barbecue Park resulting in no new incidents of dog fouling from 5pm and much more!! Evening entertain- over the last three weeks. Failure to clean up af- ment and ‘mini’ beer festival provided by Bishops ter your dog can result in a fixed penalty notice of Nympton Community Club, live music by £80 with a maximum fine of £1000. ‘Landspeeder’ from 9pm. For more info or to book a table top to sell your items, please con- First World War Centenary tact Laura on 07305 812174. The South Molton branch of the Royal British Legion want to mark this year’s Pop Up Museum special Remembrance Sunday on November While the Museum of North Devon in Barnstaple is 11th with a march which includes 49 volunteers being extended, a Pop Up Museum has opened to represent the 49 service men from S Molton over the road in Bridge Chambers. They are col- who fought and died in the Great War, and to re- lecting your stories about living and working in N member and commemorate all soldiers. If you Devon for the new gallery. Pop In and see them at would like to volunteer, especially if you are relat- the Pop Up Nonday-Saturday 10am-5pm ed to or have any sort of connection to a soldier from South Molton who died or you would like the South Molton Neighbourhood Plan Forum honour of marching for one of these great men, will be consulting on the first draft over the sum- please contact the Parade Marshall, Paul Hack- mer. Comments are welcome from everyone man at paul.hackman@hot mail.co.uk or call on who lives, works or uses facilities in South Molton 07775 673114. More details will be given, plus a - this is your chance to shape the future of our 30 minute training session on the day. You will town. Copies can be seen on line through the need be available in a smart turnout from 9.30am Town Council website or hard copies in the on 11th November. We look forward to hearing Amory Centre. from you. S Molton Branch, Royal British Legion

Garden Party in aid of North Devon Hospice on Two Moors Festival Sunday August 26th 2–5pm, by kind permission Booking opens for Two Moors Festival of Mr & Mrs Ring, at 1, Exeter Gate, S Molton, events on 2nd August. Details of this EX36 4AN. £2.50 entry which includes 1st drink year’s concerts and talks are available at www. and cake. Tombola, plus produce and plants for twomoorsfestival.co.uk. You can also book tick- sale. ets through the website of call Exeter Visitor Cen- Well behaved dogs on leads welcome! tre on 01392 665885. Charity No: 275809 TURNER FRAMES SOUTH MOLTON & DISTRICT Peter Turner, friendly & personal bespoke picture framer VOLUNTEER BUREAU Mount Cutting-Framing-Box Framing-Glazing-Repairs Tel: 01769 573167 Call me for a free no obligation quote, Need transport for hospital/medical appointments? no job too big or too small

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George Nympton. Bereavement Support 01769 572476 1st & 2nd Thursday 12-2pm Photo courtesy of South Citizens Advice Bureau 03444 111444 Molton Museum Thursday, by appointment only 01769 572501 Community News 01769 575528 South Molton Swimming Pool Councillors’ surgery 01769 572501 Leisure operator 1610 has taken over the man- 2nd Saturday 10am-11am agement of the South Molton Pool. South Molton Energy Clinic, Energy 361 01271 599361 1st Tuesday 2-5pm Swimming Pool Trust, which had previously man- Library 01769 572128 aged the site, decided to seek a new operator to Tuesday 9am-5pm safeguard the long-term future of the pool and Wednesday 9am-1pm 1610 was the preferred bidder. 1610 also runs Thursday 9am-5pm Torrington Pool and Sports Hall, Holsworthy Lei- Friday 9am-6pm sure Centre and Torridge Pool. As a larger lei- Saturday 9am-1pm sure operator 1610 hopes with its economies of Member of Parliament surgery 01271 327990 scale and greater buying power it will be able to Quarterly by appointment reduce its operating and administration costs as North Devon Council Customer Advice well as introduce new programmes and activities Mon, Tues, Thurs 9am-5pm 01271 327711 Royal British Legion welfare drop-in 07884 886050 to the pool. 1610 will be setting up a steering 2nd Thursday 10am-12noon committee for the pool known as the Friends of S Molton Community Connections 01769 572501 South Molton Pool to give the local community a Thursday 10am-12noon say in the future plans for the pool. South Molton Town Council 01769 572501 Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm COMMUNITY NEWS S Molton & District South Molton Town Clerk Surgery 01769 572501 Please get news, advertisements and events for Tuesday 2-4pm our September issue to us by 15th August. South Molton Volunteer Bureau To advertise in the 24 parishes around S Molton 1st Wednesday 2-4pm 01769 573167 or to contribute items or diary dates, please write to us, or drop off messages, at the Amory Centre, Visitor Information 125 East St, S Molton EX36 3BU, email us at is available in the reception area at the Amory [email protected] or call 01769 Centre, 125 East St, South Molton EX36 3BU. 575528 (answerphone). Events can also be en- The Tourist Information website www.visitsouth tered in the Events Diary at the Amory Centre molton.co.uk is maintained by South Molton Town reception. Thank you all for your support! Council and also has lots of information. Castle Hill Gardens Filleigh, EX32 0RH 50 acres of historic parkland ideal for garden lovers and perfect for youngsters to explore. Stroll amongst wood- land, temples, follies and statues and climb to the Castle for outstanding views. Dogs on leads welcome. Refresh with a visit to the tearoom. Open daily except Saturdays 11am – 5pm. Adults £7, Seniors £6.50

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