Molton Monthly Magazine August 2023

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August 2023

Up on the roof! Young thatcher keeping rural traditions alive

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Molton Monthly - August 2023 Welcome to the August edition of Molton Monthly. July has felt pretty autumnal with mostly wet and windy weather, and yet at the time of writing our county officially remains in drought, with a hosepipe ban in place here in North Devon. I asked South West Water for an update, but I didn’t get a reply in time for this issue.

Our cover story this month is about young Harry Tickner (son of Steve from The Cheese Larder), who has dedicated the last five years of his life to learn how to become a thatcher.

It’s so important that rural skills like this are kept alive and hopefully flourish - well done Harry! His younger brother Josh is now joining him up on the roofs of Devon.

Another inspirational young person is South Molton’s Emma Sing who has been rewarded for her hard work and dedication to rugby with a professional contract for England.

With the World Cup here in 2025, the timing couldn’t be better - congratulations Emma!

With another heatwave hitting mainland Europe at the moment, here’s hoping we can enjoy this summer without the extremes of weather we’ve seen in recent times.

Peter Robinson, Editor & publisher

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What’s Inside - August P6-7 P8 P11-16 P18-19

Photo of the month ‘Thank you’ for new nursing kit What’s On Young thatcher up on the roof

P26-27 P29 P31 P34-35 P38-39 P43 P47 P50-53 P60-61 P62 P63

England pro contract for Emma Rambling in North Devon August gardening tips Health & Wellbeing Farm Life - wild holiday guests Red Arrows over Exmoor South Molton gardens update 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.

More than 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, Charles, 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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The wise and the shy!

by Barry Edwards

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Described as ‘a hooting woodland hunter with silent wings’, the Tawny owl is responsible for the most recognised owl sound, the classic ‘twit twoo’ call.

Photographer Barry Edwards captured these two young owlets, perched on a oak tree branch and bathed in sunlight in his North Devon garden, for our photo of the month.

The Tawny owl is nocturnal, so you’re more likely to hear them than see them. It’s actually the male who has the characteristic ‘hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo’ call and the female replies with a shrill ‘kew-wick’!

If you’re lucky, you may spot a roosting bird sleeping in a tree during the day. Pellets containing the remains of an owl’s food are a tell-tale sign that a roosting site is nearby.

The UK’s tawny owl population is estimated to have fallen by more than a third since the 1970s, mainly due to loss of woodlands.

You can see more of Barry’s photography on Instagram: @b_and_k_photo 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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‘Thank you’ for new nursing kit

The NHS nursing team in North Devon are saying “a huge thank you” to South Molton Community Hospital League of Friends, for a donation of £14,000 which has helped to buy vital new kit (above).

They have funded 24 community nursing bags and a bladder scanner, which will make life easier for the nurses when they’re out on visits across South Molton and Chulmleigh supporting patients.

The new scanner will mean people can be treated at home instead of having to make a hospital or GP appointment.

The nursing bags are designed to hold all of their essential equipment in one place, in a clean wipeable design to meet infection control standards. They will also mean the nurse won’t have to make extra trips back to their car when they need more supplies.

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What’s On - August 2023 pages 11 - 16

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

1st - 5pm Heartbreak Productions presents Bad Dad outdoor theatre, Castle Hill Filleigh (advert page 15) 1st - 7.30pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall (every Tuesday) - info 01769 540036 2nd - 8am North Devon Show, Umberleigh Barton Farm (advert page 12) 4th - 10am Coffee morning for North Devon Hospice - SMART Swim Centre, South Molton (ends 11.30am) 4th to 6th - NDACMC Classic scrambler races and trials at Berrynarbor (advert page 14) 5th - 10am Garden Party at 79B South Street, South Molton - crafts, plant sales, raffle, refreshments, raising funds for South Molton Library (free entry, ends 2pm) 5th - 2pm Umberleigh Garden Show and Car Boot Sale at the village hall, info: l.holt262@btinternet.com 5th - 2pm Floodlight Fundraiser for North Molton FC, friendly football, BBQ & bar at the sports centre 6th - 10am Flea Market at South Molton Pannier Market 6th - 2pm Romansleigh Revel and Family Dog Show, Romansleigh Village 7th - 7.30pm Bingo at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036 8th - 10am u3a South Molton coffee morning Filleigh Village Hall ‘Combat cyber crime’ with Mick Harrison 8th - 10am CommuniTEA- drop in service from One South Molton at the town library (ends 11.30am) 9th - 7pm Illyria presents Pride & Prejudice outdoor theatre, Castle Hill Filleigh (advert page 15) 12th - 2pm Chittlehampton Fete at the village hall and playing fields (advert page 55) 17th - 10.30am Parkinsons Café for sufferers & carers at South Molton Library: 01769 572380 (ends 12pm) 19th - 12pm Open Mic/Acoustic Sessions, Coaching Inn, South Molton: southmoltonacoustic@proton.me 19th - 2pm BBQ Party at George Nympton Village Hall (ad p55) 01769 572116 or gnvillagehall@gmail.com 20th - 10am Salvage Fair at South Molton Pannier Market 20th - 1pm Fun Dog Show at Hollow Tree Field, Chawleigh EX18 7EX; proceeds to Wembworthy Church 24th - 7pm Bish Nym Quiz Night £5pp up to 6 per team (every 4th Thurs): BishNymWhatsOn@gmail.com 25th - 7.30pm South Molton Keyboard & Light Music Club with Andrew Nix at the Methodist Church Hall 26th - 2.30pm Village Fun Day & Bake Off at West Buckland Village Hall (cake entries 1pm to 2pm only) 27th - 11am Witheridge Motor Show at the village sports club, for Devon Air Ambulance & Over and Above 27th - 12pm South Molton Community Fete at the Pannier Market. Fun family dog show, kids fancy dress competition, traditional games, stalls, food and refreshments, music and entertainment (ends 4pm) 27th - 2pm The Sheep Group charity Speed Shear, Narracott Farm Umberleigh EX37 9AJ (bar & music) 29th - 5pm Illyria presents Robin Hood outdoor theatre, Castle Hill Filleigh (advert page 15)

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A thatcher’s life for me pages 18 - 21

by Steve Tickner

Thatching and the West Country seem to go hand in hand. With cosy thatched cottages in just about every image of Devon it seems to be a thriving industry. And an industry it is. From the thatch that is grown across our county, to the workforce needed to bring in the crop.

At the end of each season you can see the stooks standing proud in the fields, drying in the last of the summer warmth before being stored ready for threshing and combing. The threshing machine itself is more than eighty five years old, still belt driven by an old Massey Ferguson stood by the side of it as it would have done years ago.

Bailing demonstration at South Molton Vintage Rally

In an industry so prolific here in Devon it is hard to imagine that there is in fact a shortage of people willing to learn this amazing trade. The hours can be long, the work hard, and in all weathers.

A chance meeting with master thatcher Shaun Clark, came to young Harry Tickner as he worked at a local garden centre in the summer break from university, then aged just 20. It changed his life and career path. “I’ll give you six months to see if it is for you!” said Shaun.

Those six months were the coldest, wettest working conditions Harry (pictured above right) had ever experienced, but he took to the job like a duck to water. That was four and a half years ago. Harry never returned to university, and is now a full time apprentice to Shaun Clark and Keith Otto, both renowned Master Thatchers.

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All smiles as Harry Tickner keeps the ancient art of thatching alive in Devon

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Harry is about to turn 25. “I love the idea of learning a ‘craft’ skill and I hope to carry on this amazing trade,” said Harry. “Learning with Shaun Clark and Keith Otto has, and still is, an incredible opportunity for any apprentice. The open air and not being in an office have been a big plus, oh and earning a good wage too!”

He is now into his fifth year of training and still as enthusiastic as the first. From wind and rain to snow and ice, to warm summer days, the future is looking positive for Harry. Now currently working on the Old Court House Inn in Chulmleigh, Harry Shaun and Keith are replacing the whole roof on this beautiful gem of a North Devon pub.

Landlord Sam takes a wander around the courtyard as work progresses and is very much looking forward to the finished thatch. The smell of the fresh thatch is just lovely, and as Shaun says, even more so after a damping down with fresh rain - the smell still gets to him after thirty odd years! Sam bought the rather tired pub twenty years ago from Ushers Brewery and has over time refurbished this lovely old building back its former glory. The new roof is the ideal finishing touch with fresh thatch after thirty years of weather, and ready for the next thirty years.

If you are a young school leaver, or coming to the end of college or a training course with no real path, maybe having a chat with your local Master Thatcher may just be the ticket.

Shaun Clark & Keith Otto, Master Thatchers: shaunclarkthatching.co.uk Writer, and Harry’s dad, Steve Tickner runs The Cheese Larder in South Molton

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Harry learning his craft through hands on experience on the roofs of Devon, with thatchers Shaun and Keith

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Emma goes pro with new England honour South Molton rugby player Emma Sing (pictured right) has been awarded a professional England contract for the next three seasons, which includes the home World Cup in 2025. It means the 22 year old will be on a salary and can commit fully to the sport she loves.

“This is a hugely exciting time for the Red Roses, especially with the World Cup here in England on the horizon. However, we know there is a lot of work to do before then, and we are excited to bring the group together shortly to start preparations for WXV which will be the immediate focus for us all,” said the RFU’s Head of Women’s Performance, Charlie Hayter.

The announcement was made just a couple of weeks after Emma’s club, Gloucester-Hartpury, became the first non-London side to win the Allianz Premier 15s final with a 34-19 win over Exeter in front of a record crowd of almost 10,000. Emma scored two conversion kicks to help her team to an historic victory.

Her mum Wendy told Molton Monthly, “We’re excited and so proud of her, it’s Emma’s dream come true. It’s a home World Cup, and the way women’s rugby is being supported - it’s growing fast and I think it’s going to be an amazing event.”

The Red Roses will be competing in a major new international tournament called WXV, which starts in October this year.

Emma completed her bio veterinary science course in June, and can now focus on her career as a professional rugby player. She says she’s extremely grateful for her latest England opportunity and would like to thank her sponsor Ixora Energy.

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Emma Sing in action in her senior England debut against Scotland in the Six Nations Championship in 2022 Photos this page and opposite courtesy; Getty/RFU Collection

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North Devon Ramblers

by Janet Ellis

Do you like being outdoors, discovering new places, meeting people and preserving the countryside? If so, perhaps you might consider joining the Ramblers.

Not only do we play a valuable role in checking and ensuring the maintenance of our footpaths, but we also offer a variety of walks exploring the local area.

I joined the North Devon group of Ramblers 2 years ago and am still finding places and paths that I didn’t know existed! Walks of varying lengths are offered twice a week; the weekday walks tend to be shorter (4-6 miles), while the weekend walks are usually longer (8-12 miles).

You can find out about all the walks on our website: ramblers.org.uk/north-devon or contact our secretary, Janice Hurdle; janicehurdle@hotmail.co.uk - you can also find us on Facebook North Devon Ramblers.

It doesn’t cost a lot to join, the walks are free and all our walk leaders are volunteers.

We try to car-share or use the bus where possible. If you would like to try it out first, you can join us for 3 walks before signing up. Once you have joined, you can then walk with other Rambler groups all over the country! Why not give it a go?

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Jobs to do in August 1. Deadhead flowering plants regularly. Remove spent flowers as soon as they look scruffy, it will keep plants looking attractive and encourage more blooms.

2. Prune Wisteria and climbing shrubs such as Pyracantha after flowering. Also prune climbing and rambling rose that do not repeat flower.

3. Take cuttings of tender perennials such as Pelargonium and Osteospermum, as soon as possible. Place them in a greenhouse or cool conservatory to bring them on.

4. Prune apples and pears trained as restricted forms; cordon, espalier, fan, pyramid and spindlebush.

5.Cyclamen that have been resting over the summer can be started back into growth for winter blooms. Watering and careful replacement of the top layer of compost should be sufficient to ‘wake’ them.

This month at the nursery we revert to our part time hours, so we’ll be open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 9-5 until the end of November.

Later this month we will be getting ready for the autumn/winter season with the arrival of the winter pansies, violas, polyanthus and primrose plugs!

Until next month, Jenny Howells

August Opening Times Thursday Friday Saturday 9am - 5pm

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Farm Life - wild holiday guests

by Roger Hill

We are now into peak holiday season. B&Bs, campsites and hotels are bursting at the seams.

Our own guests are renting one of our barns, but there is no charge! We assume they belong to the same family that have returned in April for many years.

‘Hirundo rustica’ are their name, more commonly known as swallows. They are remarkable birds spending most of their time on the wing. Breeding in the Northern Hemisphere and migrating south in winter. Most British swallows fly to South Africa covering 200 miles a day at speeds of 17-22 mph. It is a hazardous journey with many perishing en route, so we are always glad to see their springtime return.

An influx of human visitors is fantastic for the Devon economy, but it clashes with the peak harvest season. Our narrow roads are invariably a meeting place for both parties so patience on both sides is required!

Added to the scene are numerous events such as our recent village tractor run with 53 tractors raising a huge sum for Devon Air Ambulance. We hope to have some days out in August including the North Devon Show (advert page 12), but probably not on a tractor this time.

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

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Our returning holiday guests, a family of swallows

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Arrows over Exmoor Photo courtesy Royal Air Force/Red Arrows

The Red Arrows RAF display team flew over Exmoor and were seen from North Molton and other communities on Saturday, June 24th. They carried out a flypast for the Armed Forces Day event in Barnstaple. The photo above shows the view onboard as the jets flew over Exmoor.

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South Molton Community Garden News

by Rebecca Blackman

The garden is looking beautiful at the moment. The rose at the entrance is covered in blooms and the plots are growing well.

We have squash in the ground now and we’re experimenting with wood shavings and holly leaves as pest control. Work on repairing the compost bins is underway, the sweetcorn and beans are coming along nicely, and we’ve been enjoying punnets of strawberries, raspberries, currants and gooseberries.

The team day in June was combined with an afternoon cream tea and we were blessed with wonderful sunshine. We harvested the garlic, ticked off a few jobs, then we shared a cream tea, good company and a little bit of live music.

Our annual visit to Rosemoor also took place in June and we had a great turn out. We had a lovely afternoon having a picnic together and exploring the gardens.

We welcome new members! If you’d like to join us, come along on a Thursday afternoon, weather permitting, around 2pm.

Alternatively, please telephone Fran on 01769 572186.

Photo by Karolina Andreasova

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Community News pages 50 - 53 Police investigate fatality among spate of bad crashes Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the A377 near Chulmleigh are appealing for witnesses.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a Volkswagen Amarok and a Volkswagen Polo on the A377 near Leigh Cross, Chulmleigh at around 4.25pm on Saturday, July 15th.

The driver of the Polo, a 32-year-old man from Exeter, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.

The male driver of the Amarok sustained non-life changing injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

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The A377 was closed in both directions for six hours for investigation work.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact the police via their website or by calling 101 quoting log 620 of 15/7/23.

The A361 at South Molton was closed for seven hours following a collision between an HGV and a Peugeot 107 Urban on Thursday, July 13th. The occupants of the car, a woman in her 50s and a young child, suffered serious injuries and were airlifted to hospital. Officers say they would like to thank members of the public who stopped to help.

Witnesses ref: log number 524 of 13/07/23.

Also on July 13th the A399 north of Aller Cross was shut due to an accident involving two cars. The link road was closed again for around six hours on Saturday, July 15th (below), following a multi-vehicle collision involving cars and a lorry near the new Landkey roundabout.

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Tragedy as body of missing man found The body of a man missing from South Molton has been discovered in the sea along the South Wales coast.

Giles Jeffrey, who was 53, had been reported missing on June 19th. A number of his personal belongings were located in the Lee Bay area, near Ilfracombe two days later.

South Wales Police found his body on Sunday, July 2nd and contacted their colleagues in Devon. His next of kin have told, and police say his death is not being treated as suspicious.

Record crowd at county show The 2023 Devon County Show (right) welcomed in excess of 96,000 people across its three days, one of the highest attendance figures in its 151-year history. CEO Chris Skelton said, “This means we can continue to develop our charitable commitments to the Devon agricultural community, and ensure a full-scale event in May 2024.”

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Tree planted for retiring headteacher It is a tradition at South Molton Community College that when a Principal leaves the school, a tree is planted in the school grounds. On Wednesday, July 12th, head girl Jasmine and head boy Daniel planted a ‘Mountain Ash’ tree for David Lewis who retires at the end of August (pictured below right).

Mr Lewis said, “I would like to thank the many colleagues I have worked with over the past nine years in South Molton for their unstinting support and dedication.”

“Above all, I will miss the students who never fail to impress me with their efforts, make me despair at their pushing of boundaries, always make me smile at their antics and who daily make me so very proud to be their Principal.”

David Lewis went into the teaching profession in 1991, after a career in the military and medical electronics.

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Thank you to Barbara!

Barbara Cropper (right) was rewarded for her 20 years of service as treasurer of North Molton Victory Hall, with a special presentation at the Summer Sunshine Market in the village hall on July 15th. While stepping down from the role, she will remain on the hall committee.

Peer to preach in North Molton Lord Leslie Griffiths will be preaching at North Molton Methodist Church at 11am on Sunday, August 6th.

He was a leading opposition spokesperson and Labour whip in the House of Lords from 2017 to 2020, and is now known for his broadcasts on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Thought for the day’.

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Molton Monthly local business directory Agricultural Services Bobcat Hire p39 Jack Croft Contractors p38 Andrew Symons front cover SJC Engineering p30 Tarka Trax p30

Appliance Repairs Don Bailey p59 Architects David Rice Architectural p18 Astronomy Poltimore Inn Observatory p43 Building Services Bobcat Hire p39 Darren White p54 Hotworks Engineering p36 J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p36 Nick Ager Haulage p57 Sheds4You - back cover Wedgewood Buildings p24 Care Services Rainbow Care Group p19 Charity collections The Furniture Store p57 Cleaning Oven Wizards p48 Clothing & Embroidery Heather Everitt Embroidery p52 Computing/Internet/Websites CBM p40 The PC Geek p54 Decorating Plastering Tiling CRD Decorating p50 Highland Artexing p41 DIY & Building Materials Nick Ager Haulage p57 RGB p51 Drainage Services 24/7 Drain Solutions p39 Electricians Chris Thorne p49 T. W. Electrical p53 Engineering Hotworks Engineering p36 Estate Agents Michael Adey Property p25 Webbers Propery Services p21 Falconry North Devon Hawk Walks p46 Financial Services Carter Dawes p28 Lendology CIC p24 Philip Milton p59 Partners& p32/33 Flooring Homechoose Carpets p40

Food & Drink Avo Craft Café p20 Cook Stars North Devon p16 The Cheese Larder p21 Fuel Supplies Winson Fuels p59 Funeral Services H N Blackmore & Sons p44 Friendship & Sons p58 Furniture The Furniture Store p57 Garage Services Custom Valets p26 Motorworks p2 TGB Automotive p55 TGB Car Keys p49 Gardens & Landscaping Andrew Symons front cover Ash Moor Nursery p31 Bigfoot Gardening p50 Darren White p54 Four Seasons p30 Garden Services p30 Sheds4You - back cover SJC Engineering p30 Tarka Trax Ltd p30 Graphic Design Jamaica Press p7 Haulage & Transport Nick Ager Haulage p57 Health & Wellbeing Ear Wax Nurse p35 Rainbow Care Group p19 Slimming World p14 South Molton Medical Centre p35 Step Ahead p34 Home Maintenance & Improvements 24/7 Drain Solutions p39 Ashgrove Kitchens p29 Care4Bathrooms p56 CRD Decorating p50 Dream Doors North Devon p56 Darren Smallbone p41 Finishing Touches p27 Kitchen Exchange p45 Living Needs Home Solutions p45 J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p36 RGB p51 Sheds4You - back cover Stove Centre p48 Variety Building & Landscapes p58 Wedgewood Buildings p24 Insurance Services Partners& p32/33 Locksmiths Darren Smallbone p41 Medical South Molton Medical Centre p35

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Metalwork Vehicle Hire Industrial Coating Supplies p40 Forent South Molton Van Music Hire p52 A Side to B Side Records p7 Venue Hire DJA Guitar Tuition p26 Filleigh Village Hall p54 Opticians Windows Atlantic Home Eyecare p34 ATA Windows back South Molton Eyecare p46 cover Plumbing & Heating Darren Smallbone p41 Mark Berry p37 Exmoor Fascias p41 MS Plumbing p40 Printing Jamaica Press p7 Property (also see Estate Agents) Gibbs Property Management p47 Lendology CIC p24 Michael Adey Property p25 Webbers Property Services p21 Pubs & Restaurants Bell Inn p10 Exeter Inn p22 Exmoor Riverside p17 Grove Inn p9 Mitre Inn p42 Poltimore Inn p43 Quince Honey Farm p13 Red Lion p42 Royal Oak p23 Schools & Learning Cook Stars North Devon p16 Filleigh Community Primary School p61 Kings Nympton School p61 North Molton School p60 South Molton Library p11 West Buckland School p60 School Uniforms Heather Everitt Embroidery p52 Sports Achieve4All p15 AST Swimschool p14 Aquarius Swimschool p53 SMART Swim Centre South Molton p4/p5 Storage Snell Self Storage p8 Ucanstore p41 Telephone Engineers CBM p40 Tourism Castle Hill Filleigh p15 Exmoor Riverside camping p17 North Devon Hawk Walks p46 North Devon Show p12 Quince Honey Farm P13 Training RE Consultancy & Training p44 TV Services CBM p40

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South West Water 0344 346 2020 National Grid 105 or 0800 678 3105 British Gas 0800 111 999 Environment Agency 0370 850 6506 Devon & Cornwall Police 101 (non emergency) Citizen’s Advice Bureau 03444 111 444 South Molton Town Council 01769 572501 South Molton Library 01769 572128 SMART Swim Centre South Molton 01769 572340 North Devon Council 01271 327711 Devon County Council 0345 155 1015 One South Molton 01769 572501 South Molton Volunteer Bureau 01769 573167 Go North Devon/Shopmobility 01271 328866 Age UK Devon 0333 241 2340

Health Centres & Hospitals South Molton Medical Centre 01769 573101 Wallingbrook Chulmleigh 01769 580295 NHS Direct 111 (non emergency) North Devon District Hospital 01271 322577 South Molton Community Hospital 01769 572164 Churches Parish Church - St Mary Magdalene 01769 572079 Catholic Church of St Joseph 01271 343312 Community of Our Lady & St. Benedict 07851 187335 Baptist Church 01769 574365 Gospel Hall 01769 572908 Methodist Church 01769 571646 One Way Community Church 01769 572786 Quakers 01271 344203 Community Groups Rotary Club of South Molton 01769 574109

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