Molton Monthly Magazine April 2023

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April 2023

In the swim!

South Molton pool saved

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Molton Monthly - April 2023 Welcome to the April edition of Molton Monthly. We won a Rural Oscar!

Thanks to your votes, the magazine has picked up the title of South West Rural Enterprise Champion at the annual Countryside Alliance Awards.

This a great accolade, not just for this publication but for the whole of North Devon and Exmoor, as it shines a light on all that is great about where we live.

Thank you to everyone who voted (see p. 8).

There’s more good news with South Molton’s swimming pool re-opening as the SMART Swim Centre (see p. 18). It has been taken over by a local family business, who need your support to help it thrive and survive.

Cover picture by Karolina Andreasova.

Congratulations to South Molton’s Emma Sing, who has been selected in the England squad for the Six Nations rugby. Plus, in this issue we look ahead to the Coronation of King Charles III in May. And finally, with Easter approaching the what’s on section is packed with things to do for all the family. Enjoy!

Peter Robinson, Editor & publisher

Molton Monthly is also published free to read on our website moltonmonthly.co.uk and we have daily updates for news and events on Facebook and Instagram @MoltonMonthly

What’s Inside - April P6-7 P8 P11-14 P18-21 P24

Photo of the month Rural Oscar for Molton Monthly What’s on Swimming pool to re-open Drought continues despite rain

P25 P28-29 P31 P34-35 P38-39 P42 P47 P50-55 P60-61 P62 P63

Emma’s England rugby call-up North Devon’s vigil for Ukraine April gardening tips Health & Wellbeing Farm Life - shortages & shop local King Charles III Coronation preview Exmoor means business Community News Schools and Learning Index of Advertisers Local Information

Molton Monthly magazine is printed on recycled, carbon neutral paper using solar energy as part of our ongoing commitment to a sustainable future.

5,000 copies are delivered free, door-to-door, by our dedicated local team to East and West Buckland, North Molton, South Molton, Heasley Mill, Filleigh, Clapworthy Mill, Bishops Nympton, Bish Mill, Chulmleigh, Chittlehampton,

Alswear, Kings Nympton, George and Queens Nympton.

We also have pick-up points around South Molton, Pathfields Business Park, Filleigh, Atherington, Chawleigh, Umberleigh, Rose Ash and Chittlehamholt, plus it is available at select North Devon and Exmoor pubs.

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Stag-gering sunset

by Jochen Langbein

‘Stags under a mackerel sky’ is our magical April photo of the month, from the lens of wellknown Exmoor wildlife photographer and conservationist Jochen Langbein.

“This day I was on the way home after only few good photo opportunities, when I spotted a herd of deer in the far distance that I knew should be approachable along a footpath, from where the sun would soon be setting behind them,” said Jochen. “The sunset was even more spectacular than I expected, and I came home with numerous photos and videos of this herd of stags grazing calmly beneath a red ‘mackerel’ sky.”

You can see more of Jochen’s wildlife photography and videos on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @LangbeinWildlife or buy prints online: langbeinwildlife.co.uk

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Whether it’s wildlife like this, a landscape, nature, rural life, sports, special events, a local character or something else please keep emailing us your pictures. We usually only feature one each month in the magazine, but show more on our Instagram and Facebook pages: @MoltonMonthly

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Molton Monthly wins ‘Rural Oscar’!

Molton Monthly magazine has been awarded the accolade of ‘South West Rural Enterprise Champion’ in the prestigious annual Countryside Alliance Awards.

Dubbed the ‘Rural Oscars’, the results announced on March 16th were decided by a public ballot, with more than 40,000 votes being cast across all categories.

Editor and publisher Peter Robinson said, “This win is all down to your votes. It’s a massive honour and I’m truly humbled by your support, thank you. This award will help to shine a light on our fabulous area.”

The publication is now in the national finals, with the results announced at a reception at the House of Lords on May 17th.

“This really captured the imagination of your loyal customers who voted in their thousands,” said Sarah Lee of the Countryside Alliance.

“We are proud to recognise people who are passionate about their community, about providing quality service, and about promoting local produce and skills.”

The award was based on Molton Monthly’s commitment to keeping rural communities connected, promoting local businesses that support jobs in North Devon and Exmoor and for being a champion for sustainability.

A panel of judges led by Countryside Alliance Chief Executive Tim Bonner, food critic and author William Sitwell, and Daily Telegraph Associate Editor Philip Johnston, will decide the overall winners from the regional champions from across England, Wales and Scotland.

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What’s On - April 2023 pages 11 - 14

Please contact event organisers before attending, as details are subject to change

1st - 7.30pm Eyes Down for Bingo in aid of Chulmleigh Scouts at the Pavilion 2nd - 10am Flea Market at South Molton Pannier Market 2nd - 1.30pm Chittlehampton Easter Fair at the village hall, raising funds for the hall & play area (ad p. 14) 3rd - 7.30pm Bingo at Chittlehampton Village Hall (info 01769 540036) 4th - 7.30pm Easter Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall - big prizes (info 01769 540036) 7th - 9am Good Friday Market at South Molton Pannier Market featuring the Easter Bunny (ends 1pm) 7th - 1pm North Molton YFC Easter Fair & Bingo at North Molton Sports & Community Centre 7th - 8pm First Friday Jazz with Jesse Mollins and Neil Burns Quartet at Swimbridge Jubilee Hall - entry £12, licensed bar - firstfridayjazz.co.uk (advert page 14) 10th - 2pm Car Boot and Table Top Sale at George Nympton Village Hall 11th - 10.30am Charity singalong with Michael Morrison at South Molton Methodist Chapel 13th - 10am Coffee Morning for Cancer Research UK at South Molton Assembly Rooms (ends 12pm) 14th - 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm) Chulmleigh Rural Cinema presents ‘Living’ (12A) - tickets £5 or £4.50 members, refreshments available, screening at Chulmleigh Pavilion 15th - 9.30am Grand Easter Fair at South Molton Library (advert below) 16th - 10am South Molton Vintage Rally Club tractor run leaves South Molton central car park (ad p. 14) 16th - 10am Salvage Fair at South Molton Pannier Market 20th - 7.30pm Recital by tenor Gregory Steward at George Nympton Church. Tickets £12 including wine from: georgenymptonchurch@gmail.com (advert page 14) 21st - 7.30pm ‘Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War’, documentary film of one of Britain’s leading landscape artists whose plane disappeared while serving as a war artist in WW2 - screening at Chulmleigh Pavilion 22nd - 7.30pm Eyes Down for Bingo and Raffle for SMUPS PTFA at The Coaching Inn, South Molton 23rd - 10am Antiques Fair at Umberleigh Village Hall (ends 3pm) 29th - 2.30pm South Molton Keyboard and Light Music Club present a concert with with Elizabeth Harrison from Preston in the Methodist Church hall - everyone welcome

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In the swim - South Molton pool saved South Molton’s popular swimming pool is set to re-open on April 8th with a new name and with new owners taking over running it.

SMART Swim Centre takes its name from the first letters of South Molton Aquatics, Recreation & Training. The pool closed on October 1st last year with the previous operator, 1610 Leisure Trust, blaming spiralling energy and running costs leading to a forecast loss of around £30,000.

“I watched and read the fallout of South Molton losing their pool, and the sadness everyone felt,” said Lisa Bousted, Operations Director of SMART Swim Centre. “Pools across the country are closing down. We are told exercise is good for our physical and mental health, and yet opportunities are being taken away from us.”

“I want to make a difference and I want to make people feel better about themselves. My family and I are passionate about this industry and this pool.”

South Molton’s swimming pool was built on land owned by the town council in 1996 following a public fundraising campaign. Despite a £146,000 grant funded refurbishment in 2016, the original trustees struggled to keep it afloat and the sports facility was taken over by the charity 1610 in 2019, but the dramatic rise in energy prices meant they too couldn’t sustain the losses.

Photo by Karolina Andreasova

“The town council were very pleased to work with SMART Swim Centre to facilitate a smooth take over of the pool from 1610,” South Molton’s Mayor Stephen Lock told Molton Monthly. “I urge the people of our town and the wider area to fully support this company in their new venture.”

Lisa Bousted praised the efforts of Andrew Coates and David Worden from the council who helped the new deal to go through.

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The core of the new SMART Swim Centre team (l-r) Lisa Bousted, Darren Horwood and Charlotte Smart

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The planned timetable offers public swimming at various times of the day for different types of pool user, although the SMART team say they’ll adapt to meet the needs of the community and welcome feedback and suggestions.

Swim England is calling for urgent government support for the industry, stating that energy costs at pools increased from £500m in 2019 to £1.2 billion last year.

Both Lisa Bousted, and her daughter and business partner Charlotte Smart, are “at the top end of the aquatic industry in terms of qualifications, experience and knowledge.”

They are currently looking for staff and volunteers, and ask anyone wanting to train as a teacher or lifeguard to get in touch.

SMART Swim Centre is a private company without access to grants, so with two previous operators failing to make the South Molton pool pay - how will they be different?

“We are totally self funded and have access no grants, funds or loans. We have to make this work for that reason alone!” said Lisa, whose family will be involved in running the pool and are rooted in the local community.

To help the business thrive, there will refreshments available, a swim shop and a training room for teachers and lifeguards offering a range of national qualifications.

They also plan to host swim parties and offer sensory play sessions and other ‘dry land’ activities for youngsters.

“I want create a place for the people of South Molton and further afield to come to and enjoy,” Lisa told Molton Monthly.

“Time is the most precious thing we have and I want to give people time to swim, to chat, to have a coffee, to feel welcomed, to feel safe and be part of a community.”

You can find more information and swimming and activity timetables on the SMART Swim Centre Facebook page and website (see advert on page 19): smartswimcentre.co.uk

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Drought continues, despite recent rain We’re starting spring 2023 officially still in a drought, which doesn’t bode well for the year ahead unless there’s significant rainfall in coming months, weather experts say. The warning comes as the Met Office recorded the driest February in England for 30 years.

South West Water says the winter has seen increased rainfall, which has helped stabilise reservoir levels across the region, however, they remain lower than average for this time of year.

While Wistlandpound Reservoir is full again, Roadford Lake (pictured below) which is the main supply for North Devon, is still just under 60% full.

David Harris, South West Water’s Drought and Resilience Director, said, “The South West’s water resources are under immense and increasing pressure. Our current system relies heavily on rainfall, and climate change has shown us that we need to be developing climateindependent sources of water.”

“We continue to take every step necessary to manage water resources carefully, fixing leaks, investing in new capacity and planning for all possible outcomes.”

They are still urging customers in North Devon to continue to save every drop of water where possible. A hosepipe ban remains in force in parts of Torridge and the whole of Cornwall.

South West Water is sharing water saving tips and is offering free devices as part of its Save Every Drop campaign.

Day to day activities around the house can use a lot of water from 50 litres a cycle on a washing machine, up to 9 litres every time you flush the loo, to using 14 litres for a dishwasher cycle or even 30 litres for handwashing dishes.

Water saving tips can be found online here: southwestwater.co.uk/services/savewater/#/

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England call-up for Emma South Molton’s Emma Sing has been selected for England’s Red Roses rugby squad to play in the prestigious 2023 Women’s Six Nations tournament this spring.

The matches against Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Italy and France are taking place now and throughout April. All of England’s matches are being shown live on TV on BBC2 and on BBC iPlayer online.

The former South Molton Rugby Club player, who now plays for the Gloucester Hartpury team, scored her first try in only her second appearance in the senior England side against Italy last April. Head coach Simon Middleton named a 42-player squad for the tournament, seen as the start of preparation for the 2025 World Cup.

Emma Sing sprinting for the try line last April Photo courtesy RFU/Getty Images

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Vigil for Ukraine

Photos by Simon Ellery People travelled from across North Devon to hold a vigil to mark the first anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24th.

Many of those present outside the museum in The Square in Barnstaple, were refugees who have fled the war and are now living with host families in our area.

Above, flags in support of Ukraine and below, Olena Subocheva (white jacket) travelled over from her host home in South Molton

The poignant event was organised by the local charity The Pickwell Foundation, along with the organisation North Devon & Torridge with Ukraine and local councils.

So far 313 Ukrainians have settled in North Devon since the start of the war. The Pickwell Foundation is leading calls for more potential host families to come forward.

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A minute’s silence was held at the vigil for Ukraine in Barnstaple on February 24th

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Jobs to do in April 1. Prune early flowering shrubs, such as Chaenomeles and Forsythia when they have finished flowering.

2. Divide snowdrops as they die back. Plant bulbs singly at the same depth at which they were growing previously.

3. Once tomato seedlings have their first true leaves, plant into individual pots. Plant them deeply, with their seed leaves resting on the surface of the potting compost.

4. Once leaf buds open, start formative pruning of plum and cherry trees.

5. Ensure birds are not nesting before trimming evergreen hedges.

Now is a great time to get your borders planted up again. The soil is beginning to warm up and by now you should be able to see which shrubs and perennials have not survived the cold weather over the winter.

As usual we have large selection of perennials at the nursery suitable for all aspects and soil types. From full sun to full shade and well-drained soil to boggy soil.

Until next month, Jenny Howells

VOUCHER: 10% off all 2 litre perennials until 30th April 2023

April Opening Times Open 7 days a week

Monday – Saturday 9-5 Sunday 10-4

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Highlighting homelessness

Photo: Guy Harrop

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Farm Life - shop local to avoid food shortages

by Roger Hill

Last month I wrote ‘food supply chains are fragile’. Little did I think that, within two weeks, my words would become reality. Headlines such as ‘Supermarket shelves empty’, ‘Rationing of tomatoes’ and ‘Food shortages’. But why are some foods in short supply?

It’s certainly a combination of events. Weather is always a factor, here and abroad. Rising fuel and energy costs. Shortage of labour. The war in Ukraine.

Personally I get quite agitated about food waste. From that which is left on the plate, to all that is thrown in the bin, and not forgetting left in the ground because it is the wrong size, shape or colour. So what to do?

British farmers have the ability to ensure shelves should never be empty of any food that can be produced in this country. A return to seasonal produce would help. I would also advocate to buy local. Our market stalls (photo opposite), farm shops and ‘pick your own’ locations offer an array of quality, fresh produce.

We might not need to ‘dig for victory’ yet, but if we all grew a little ourselves it is not only an enjoyable experience but also an education for our younger generations.

‘Til next time, Roger #TuppertheTractor (website: quoit-at-cross.co.uk)

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No shortage of fresh local veg

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Coronation of King Charles III People across North Devon and Exmoor are invited to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort over a weekend of special events on May 6th - 8th.

If you’re planning a public party in your community please make sure you email details no later than April 12th for inclusion in Molton Monthly’s what’s on section for May. Help us record this historic occasion by emailing us your photos of celebrations from the royal bank holiday weekend, a selection will be published in the June magazine.

The Coronation of King Charles III will take place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, May 6th.

A spectacular Coronation Concert will be performed at Windsor Castle on Sunday, May 7th, with iconic locations across the UK lit up using projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations. Monday, May 8th has been declared a special bank holiday.

Don’t forget to make your celebration sustainable and avoid single use plastic souvenirs and other items - make your own or only buy from official retailers.

Key Coronation information: Email your events and photos to: info@moltonmonthly.co.uk Get your ‘Big Lunch’ kit for street parties: edenprojectcommunities.com/the-biglunch Plan a ‘Big Help Out’ in your community: thebighelpout.org.uk Find out the latest Coronation information, how to get involved and to access the official toolkit: coronation.gov.uk

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Exmoor means business An online directory of businesses operating in and around Exmoor National Park has been launched. It’s part of a Rural Enterprise Exmoor initiative which seeks to keep greater community wealth in the area.

Molton Monthly magazine, which recently became an Exmoor National Park Partner, is one of the varied businesses already listed in the new directory. It’s free to sign-up here: directory.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk Meanwhile, a ‘Taste of Exmoor’ event was held at the House of Commons on February 24th, attended and supported by acclaimed food writer William Sitwell (photo right).

“It was a wonderful opportunity to give MPs and those who touch the levers of power a taste of the amazing produce of Exmoor,” said Mr Sitwell.

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Community News pages 50 - 55 Police pledge to tackle violence against women and girls.

Devon and Cornwall Police has pledged its ongoing commitment to tackle violence against women and girls, after the publication of the first national ‘NPCC report’ into police performance.

A range of measures have been put in place, focussing on ‘building trust and confidence in communities; relentless perpetrator pursuit and creating safer spaces for women and girls’.

“We are committed to ensuring our counties are a safe place and have worked on a range of initiatives as part of our commitment to keep woman and girls safe from harm,” said Deputy Chief Constable Jim Colwell.

It follows the publication of the first national National Police Chiefs’ Council study into force performances. The document also identified 20 allegations of misconduct towards women and girls by officers and staff at Devon and Cornwall Police.

“It is vital that we focus on our own internal culture, professional standards and behaviour to ensure that our communities have trust and confidence in us. There is no place for misogynistic or inappropriate behaviour in our force and we’re determined to route this out,” added DCC Colwell.

South Molton incident - appeal for dog walker to come forward Police are appealing for witnesses after a young girl was allegedly chased down New Road in South Molton by ‘two young males’.

Officers investigating a report of affray say it took place between 3pm and 3.30pm on Sunday, March 5th in the stretch between Southley Road and Dart Park.

The males said to be involved were possibly in their young teens according to police.

They are keen speak to a female walking a dog who intervened and shouted at the two boys to stop. They ran off towards the park.

If you witnessed the incident, have any information or CCTV/dashcam footage please contact the police via their website or call 101 quoting reference 50230052294: devon-cornwall.police.uk

Tiverton station re-opens The public enquiry office at Tiverton Police Station has officially be reopened, aiming to ‘improve face to face access to officers’.

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Tripp is top dog!

Tripp, training in South Molton Photo by Karolina Andreasova

In the February edition of Molton Monthly we reported how Lorenz and Bridget Heil in South Molton had been fostering a puppy ‘Tripp’, starting out his life as a guide dog.

They’ve been in touch to say that he has now left them, and is doing well at the south west training centre for the Guide Dogs charity. “Tripp is enjoying his training and is now very familiar with the guiding harness and has started doing parts of his walk wearing it, locating things for me such as the cash point and the pedestrian crossing box.

There isn’t much Tripp wont do for food!” said trainer Samantha Jarvis.

Lorenz and Bridget volunteered as ‘Puppy Raisers’ for the charity, and an appeal has been launched to find new homes for pups.

For more information on becoming a Puppy Raiser with Guide Dogs go to: guidedogs.org.uk/how-you-can-help/ volunteering-for-guide-dogs

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Hospice donation Staff at Mole Valley Farmers store in South Molton have proudly presented a cheque for £966.92 to the team at North Devon Hospice (pictured right).

The money was raised during the festive season from visits to Santa’s Grotto in the store, and collection tins at the check-outs.

Boy in tent - one last camp out 13 year old West Buckland School student Max Woosey, who has camped out in a tent for three years, is ending his charity challenge and coming back inside - having raised more than £700,000 for North Devon Hospice.

The schoolboy has announced he will hold a final celebratory camp-out festival on Saturday, April 1st at Broomhill Estate near Barnstaple - see the advert opposite for details of how to take part.

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Have you got a Taw tale?

A storytelling and poetry project ‘Going on Taw’ is being launched. Courage Copse Creatives were presented with a cheque for £1,620 by South West Water on the riverbank at Umberleigh in March to help fund the initiative (pictured right).

Going on Taw will travel the length of the River Taw in Devon, from source to sea. It will gather stories from those who use or depend on the river and seven community groups geographically linked to it. The funding from South West Water will support the delivery of workshops to local primary schools, enabling 100 pupils to engage in citizen science activities and creative writing.

The stories will be used to create a live professional performance, seven podcasts,

a short film and a 7-week exhibition at Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon in summer 2024. Going on Taw also received funding and support from Arts Council England, Devon Community Foundation, Libraries Unlimited, Westcountry River Trust, Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon Development Trust, Tarka County Trust and the Fox and Hounds Hotel, Eggesford.

If you have any stories or personal reflections about the River Taw, Courage Copse Creatives would love to hear them.

Email your stories to Katy at: office@couragecopse.co.uk

Mapping Exmoor trees Exmoor National Park have mapped the tree canopy within our landscape and the number of non-woodland trees in the area.

The project found around 1.5 million trees in hedges and 500,000 in fields across Exmoor.

The study showed that while great work has been done so far planting trees, more are needed to replace those suffering from disease or climatic stress.

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South Molton Community Garden news

by Rebecca Blackman

We’ve managed some team days in the last month, but sessions have been shorter due to weather, yet we have still achieved quite a lot. It’s been great to see a bigger team helping on Thursdays. We’re planning more team days at weekends this year, so hopefully we’ll see even more gardeners.

The raspberries have been pruned, along with the dogwood and the kiwi. We also spent a little bit of time re-defining the paths between the raspberry plants to help us access the fruits when we pick them. We have once again spotted frogspawn in the pond this year. This is always very exciting and a sure sign of spring being just around the corner.

We welcome new members! All ages and abilities are welcome. No gardening experience necessary. If you’d like to join us, please come along on a Thursday afternoon at 2pm, weather permitting. The garden is situated at the top of the Sheep Fair Field. Alternatively, please email for more information: somocogarden@gmail.com

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Preparing the raspberry bushes

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Molton Monthly local business directory

Opticians Atlantic Home Eyecare p34 South Molton Eyecare p51 Plumbing & Heating Jad Mottram p45 Mark Berry p23 MS Plumbing p40 Property (also see Estate Agents) Gibbs Property Management p21 Lendology CIC p26 Michael Adey Property p27 The Mortgage Shop p26 Pubs & Restaurants Bell Inn p10 Exeter Inn p17 Exmoor Riverside p15 Grove Inn p9 Mitre Inn p22 Poltimore Inn p43 Quince Honey Farm front cover & p13 Red Lion p22 Royal Oak p16 Schools & Learning Filleigh Community Primary School p61 Kings Nympton School p61 North Molton School p60 West Buckland School p60 School Uniforms Heather Everitt Embroidery p5 Sports Achieve4All p12 AST Swimschool p12 SMART Swim Centre South Molton p19 Stained Glass Ken Bracher p25 Storage Snell Self Storage p8 Ucanstore p41 Telephone Engineers CBM p40 Tourism Exmoor Riverside camping p15 North Devon Hawk Walks p28 Quince Honey Farm front cover & P13 Training RE Consultancy & Training p44 Travel & Transport Go North Devon p29 TV Services CBM p40 Vehicle Hire Forent South Molton Van Hire p20 Venue Hire Filleigh Village Hall p42 Windows ATA Windows back cover Darren Smallbone p41 Exmoor Fascias p41

Agricultural Services Bobcat Hire p39 Jack Croft Contractors p38 Andrew Symons p39 SJC Engineering p30 Tarka Trax p30 Appliance Repairs Don Bailey p59 Architects David Rice Architectural p18 Building Services Bobcat Hire p39 Darren White p30 Hotworks Engineering p36 J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p36 Nick Ager Haulage p47 Sheds4You - back cover Wedgewood Buildings p46 Charity collections The Furniture Store p57 Cleaning Oven Wizards p48 Clothing & Embroidery Heather Everitt Embroidery p5 Computing/Internet/Websites Airband Broadband p37 CBM p40 PC Geek p46 Decorating Plastering Tiling CRD Decorating p24 Highland Artexing p41 DIY & Building Materials Nick Ager Haulage p47 RGB P43 Electricians Chris Thorne p49 T. W. Electrical p54 Engineering Hotworks Engineering p36 Estate Agents Michael Adey Property p27 Falconry North Devon Hawk Walks p28 Financial Services Lendology CIC p26 Philip Milton p59 Partners& p32/33 The Mortgage Shop p26 Flooring Homechoose Carpets p40 Food & Drink Avo Craft Café p5 The Cheese Larder p5 Fuel Supplies Winson Fuels p50 Funeral Services H N Blackmore & Sons p44

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