Molton Monthly December 2022

Christmas lights tribute to treasured Gordon Sparks

Molton Monthly - December 2022

Welcome to the December edition of Molton Monthly. The Christmas lights have been switched on in South Molton by the family of the late Gordon Sparks, bringing some much needed festive cheer at the end of what has been another challenging, chaotic and at times bizarre year.

I never thought we would have three prime ministers in a matter of months! It’s hard to understand what’s going on in our government, at a time when we need to be focused on climate change, the economic crisis and the war in Ukraine. Here’s hoping 2023 brings some stability for everyone.

Now more than ever, it’s important to shop local, and not just for Christmas. It helps jobs and businesses thrive where we live.

I’m honoured that Molton Monthly magazine has been nominated for a national Countryside Alliance Award, dubbed the ‘Rural Oscars’. We’re in the Rural Enterprise category for helping to support local jobs and businesses, keeping communities connected and informed, and our work promoting sustainability as a North Devon Biosphere Business Partner. Fingers crossed for a win, but just being listed is fantastic!

I hope you have a very Merry Christmas. 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 - December

Photo of the month P8 Work starts on new eyecare unit P11-17 What’s on P18-19 Winter drought despite rain

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P22-24 Christmas lights switch-on P28-29 New bridge for dormice on A361 P31 December gardening tips P34-35 Health & Wellbeing P38-39 Farm Life - festivities & fundraiser P43 Record crowd for fireworks P46-47 Boost for girl footballers P50-53 Community News P60-61 Schools and Learning P62 Index of Advertisers P63 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, Bishops Nympton, Filleigh, 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.

Out of the mist

by Simon Dibble

“I could hear the stags very close, but I couldn’t see anything as the visibility was so poor,” explained photographer Simon Dibble. “With that, I catch a glimpse of some antlers coming through the mist right towards me and wait until the right moment.”

You can put yourself in Simon’s shoes, with his vivid description of how he captured this atmospheric image of a stag emerging from the shadows for November’s photo of the month. “I thought that the mist was going to be far too dense for photography. The air was saturated with moisture and it was cold with minimal wind,” added Simon.

“Not good conditions to be quiet, as the autumn leaves crunch underfoot. However, I made my way closer and closer, following the sounds of the stags bolving. This is quite an eerie feeling, especially being alone and in the early morning darkness.” You can see more of Simon’s work on Instagram and Facebook: @simondibblephotography

Whether it’s wildlife like this, a landscape, nature, rural life, sports, special events, a local character or something elseplease 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

Work starts on new £1.25 million South Molton eye hub

Building work is underway to create a new Eye Hub at South Molton Community Hospital, with local fundraising contributing almost half of the £1.25 million cost of the facility.

When it opens next year, it will provide diagnostic services and treatments for people with new eye problems and those managing long-term conditions such as glaucoma or retina problems. The Eye Hub is being built in the former renal unit, which moved to Barnstaple. “Thanks to the generosity of local people, we were delighted to offer a donation of £500,000 towards the cost of this new ophthalmology unit, which will mean that local people with eye conditions won’t have to travel to Barnstaple for check-ups,” said David Goodman, chairman of the South Molton Community Hospital League of Friends.

The unit will have the potential to provide 50 appointments per session, significantly increasing the capacity within the ophthalmology service, and reducing waiting lists that built up during the Covid pandemic.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is covering the remaining setup and ongoing running costs, including recruitment of new staff and training.

Staff from Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust joined with members of the League of Friends and the teams responsible for the design and build of the new unit, to mark the start of its conversion

What’s On - December 2022 pages 11 - 17 (festive church services, see pages 14 & 15)

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

1st to 5th - Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary Magdalene Church, South Molton (refreshments and stalls)

Thursday 10 - 4pm; Friday 10 - 9pm; Saturday 10 - 4pm; Sunday 12.30 - 4pm; Monday 10 - 4pm

1st to 16th Christmas Post with South Molton Scouts (see advert in last month’s what’s on section)

1st - 11.30am Bookstart Corner for children at Chulmleigh Library (ends 12.30pm) booking 01769 582126

1st - 7.30pm Eyes Down for Christmas Bingo for Kings Nympton Primary School, at the parish hall

2nd - 6pm Winter Wonderland in South Molton town centre and Pannier Market (advert page 12)

2nd - 7.45pm Christmas Whist Drive, Weston Room, Filleigh Village Hall 01769 550389

2nd - 8pm First Friday Jazz with Andy Hague Double Standards at Swimbridge Jubilee Hall (advert p16)

2nd to 4th - 7pm Christmas at Castle Hill Estate, Filleigh - movies, food, drink and more (advert page 15)

3rd - 9.30am Christmas Fair at South Molton Library, raising funds for the library (ends 12.30pm)

4th - 9am Christmas Fatstock Show at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 4pm)

5th - 6.45 for 7.30pm Christmas Bingo at Chittlehampton Village Hall (info 01769 540036)

6th 7.15pm Christmas Floral Demonstration at Filleigh Village Hall, £14 inc buffet (advert page 16)

9th - 3.30pm Festive Friday Night Market at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 7.30pm)

10th - 10.40am Santas on a Bike in The Square, South Molton for Little Bridge House Children’s Hospice

10th - 7pm George Nympton Winter Meal followed by Moscow Drug Club cabaret tickets 01769 579778

10th - 7.30pm Ashreigney Handbell Ringers festive performance at St Michael’s Church, East Buckland

EX32 0TD. Admission £5 to include supper - further information please phone 01598 760437

10th - 7.30pm Eyes down for bingo at Chulmleigh Pavilion - in aid of Chulmleigh Scouts

11th - 10am South Molton Festive Flea Market at the Pannier Market

11th - 2pm Chittlehampton Play Area Christmas Party at the village hall - includes Santa’s Grotto 12th - 6.45pm South Molton Parish Church Carol Supper, Church Hall, Duke Street. 2-course meal and sing your favourite Christmas Carols £10, booking essential - home delivery available 01769 573558

12th - 7.30pm Bishop’s Nympton History Group, ‘The Postman Poet’ - Liz Shakespeare at the parish hall 13th - 7.45pm Christmas Whist at Chittlehampton Village Hall (meat voucher prizes) 01769 540036

16th - 3.30pm Festive Friday Night Market at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 7.30pm)

16th - 7.30pm Eyes down for Christmas Bingo with South Molton Vintage Rally Club at The Coaching Inn

18th - 10am Salvage Fair at South Molton Pannier Market

19th - 7pm South Molton Sisters WI at the YMCA - silk painting scarves demo, mince pies/mulled wine 23rd - 3.30pm Festive Friday Night Market at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 7.30pm)

Festive services 2022

All Saints’, North Molton - 11am Dec 18th, joining the Methodists at the Methodist Church; 4pm Christmas Eve Crib Service; 11.30pm Midnight Mass St Michaels, East Buckland - 7.30pm Dec 10th, Ashreigney Handbell Ringers festive performance; 9.30am Christmas Day, Holy Communion with carols St Peter, Twitchen - 6.30pm Christmas Eve Carols All Saints’, High Bray - 4pm Christmas Eve service St John the Baptist, Charles - 5pm Dec 11th, Carol Service - with Brayford Methodists and High Bray; 10am Christmas Day, Holy Communion St Michael, East Anstey - 6.30pm Dec 23rd, Carol Service; 9am Christmas Day Holy Communion St Petrock, West Anstey - 11am Dec 18th, Carol Service with Outdoor Church St Mary, Molland - 7pm Dec 22nd, Candlelit Carol Service; 10am Christmas Day Holy Communion St Mary, Bishops Nympton - 7pm Dec 18th, Christingle (mulled wine after); 11.30pm Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass St Peter, Knowstone - 6.30pm Dec 18th Carols St Peter, Rose Ash - 6pm Dec 23rd Carol Servive St Mary, Mariansleigh - 3pm Christmas Eve, Crib Service

Climate change sees drought heading into winter

With prolonged spells of heavy rain so far in November, it’s perhaps hard to imagine that North Devon is still technically experiencing drought conditions. Water industry experts warn that unless we have exceptionally high levels of rainfall this winter, we could face further shortages next spring and summer.

Dr Lisa Gahan, head of water resources at South West Water says, “We are seeing the direct consequences of climate change. Our rain is becoming less consistent. When it does rain, it increasingly arrives in short intensive bursts onto land hardened by long periods with little or no rain, which does not absorb the water as effectively as soft soil.”

The company is urging everyone to reduce the amount of water they use to help recharge the region’s reservoirs this winter. A hosepipe ban is still in place in Cornwall and parts of North Devon (Torridge) as levels remain “exceptionally low”.

Wimbleball Reservoir on Exmoor (below) has been at 19 per cent of its normal capacity, while those supplying North Devon including Wistlandpound and Roadford have seen record low levels since the summer heatwave, where temperatures consistently reached more than 40°C.

The pictures opposite, taken from the same spot at Wistlandpound Reservoir, show the dramatic difference in water levels between a normal winter in 2021 and what it’s like this year.

Dr Gahan says the company has already invested £27 million in a network of pipes to move water around the region to where it’s most needed. South West Water insists it is doing more than ever to find and fix leaks, alongside establishing new reservoirs and technology to collect, store and treat water.

You can find water saving tips online here: southwestwater.co.uk/services/save-water

Wimbleball Reservoir, end of October 2022

Winter 2021

Wistlandpound Reservoir photos by Matthew Eckford

Christmas cheer as lights go on

The start of the festive season got underway in South Molton, as the town’s Christmas lights were switched on by the wife and daughter of the late Gordon Sparks.

The BBC Radio Devon presenter was a regular visitor to the town, and last performed the lights switch-on himself in 2018. He passed away in October aged 61 after battling cancer.

South Molton Mayor, Councillor Stephen Lock said, “We loved having Gordon in South Molton with his radio broadcasts promoting the town, and switching our lights on. Tonight is a great tribute to a great man.”

Hundreds gathered in The Square on November 18th to watch the festive ceremony performed by Gordon’s wife

Heather and his daughter Holly. Heather told the crowd they were honoured to be there, “Gordon loved South Molton and always enjoyed turning the lights on, he would haved loved to have seen you all tonight. Thank you for coming out and supporting us, it has been great to be here.”

Collections were being made on the night for North Devon Hospice. Continued opposite and on page 24

The town’s tree in memory of the late Andrew Slee

Left to right with Father Christmas; Christine Lock, Heather Sparks, Holly Sparks and Mayor Stephen Lock Photos above and opposite by Peter Robinson

Winter Wonderland is the next big event on the Christmas Calendar, from 6pm on Friday, December 2nd (advert page 12). Organised

South Molton Business Association it will feature Christmas stalls and gifts, food and drink, family entertainment, live music and fairground rides. Many shops will stay open for the evening, and the town centre will be traffic free. Mole Valley Farmers have organised a Polar Express which will take people to and from their Pathfields store and Santa’s Grotto to the centre of South Molton. Other events over the first weekend of December include the Christmas Tree Festival in St. Mary Magdelene Church, and the traditional Christmas Fatstock Show in the Pannier Market on Sunday, December 4th.

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South Molton, all lit up for Christmas Photo and front cover picture by Karolina Andreasova

Link Road upgrade to include a bridge... for dormice!

As the second year of the multi million pound work to upgrade the A361 draws to a close, ecologists have discovered that rare dormice are thriving alongside the busy road. Now, a special bridge is to be created at West Buckland to help the tiny mammals cross safely, and 150 new dormouse nest boxes are being put up - 45 are already being lived in!

Ecologist Frances Vallely, from environmental consultancy TACP, believes that North Devon’s landscape is helping the species to thrive in the area near the Link Road. “The mix of habitats next to the A361 have proved to be optimal for dormice, and our work here will be helping towards national guidance on where you’re most likely to find them,” said Frances.

“It’s unusual to find so many in an area like this, but it’s because the hedgerows and connectivity in North Devon are so good. Many traditional hedgerows have been left undisturbed as fields haven’t been widened in the way they have in other counties.”

Photo courtesy Devon Dormouse Rescue

The dormouse crossing will be built into the new bridge being constructed at the West Buckland junction. It will make it possible for the dormouse population to expand to suitable habitats in the local area. Dormice don’t usually go far when foraging at night, however they are known to travel up to 5km with seasonal changes.

Although the majority of work has been creating new habitats for dormice, there has also been work with otters, reptiles and bats.

Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, said, “Every effort is being made to ensure that the environmental impact is reduced as much as possible. Even before work started, we made sure that new hedgerows and 20,000 trees were planted, and a huge amount of work is going into protecting wildlife and creating habitats for them.”

See page 50 for A361 roadworks scheme update

the A361

One of the dormouse nest boxes along

Jobs to do in December

1. If you need to prune Acers, Birch, Hornbeam or Walnut trees make sure you do it before Christmas to minimise bleeding.

2. Plant bare root deciduous hedging plants and trees, you can also move established deciduous trees and shrubs, provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged.

3. Plant roses, freshly potted roses are available at the nursery now.

4. Take hardwood cuttings of Berberis, Buddleia, Salix, Forsythia, Ligustrum and Rubus. Honeysuckle can also be propagated in this way.

5. If your pond freezes over hold a saucepan of hot water on the surface until melted through. Do not crack the ice as this is harmful to fish.

Handmade holly wreaths will be available at the nursery throughout the first three weeks of December. Ordering is recommended to avoid disappointment. We will also have a selection of Christmas trees. To ensure your cut tree lasts as long as possible it is advisable to cut 2-3’’ off the trunk to allow it to drink freely, then place it in a bucket of water or a stand with a reservoir.

We would like to thank you all for your support again this year, and wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Until next month, Jenny Howells

Farm Life - ding dong merrily on high!

by Roger Hill

We recently attended a harvest thanksgiving service, along with farming families from all over Devon, at Exeter Cathedral. What a magnificent building. It is properly known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter.

Although it dates from 1050, it had several reincarnations until being completed in about 1400. It scored a direct hit during the Second World War with the German air offensive known as the ‘Baedeker Blitz’. I just loved the sound of the bells as a welcome. The cathedral’s North Tower contains a four ton Bourden bell called Peter. The South Tower has the second heaviest peal of twelve bells in the world.

Unfortunately our own six bells in our village, have been reduced to five with the treble (the lightest) out of action. We have been quoted about £7k to repair it, which means deep pockets and many fundraising events. I’m sure it will not spoil our Christmas ring in conjunction with our neighbouring parishes.

With the festive season in mind you are welcome to support my Cots for Tots charity - the neonatal hospital unit covering the South West - by purchasing my second Tupper children’s adventure story. It is called ‘Daisy’s Lost Calf’, the follow up story to ‘The Great Storm’. Wishing you all a lovely Christmas.

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

The new book Daisy’s Lost Calf is available direct from the author online at: tupperthetractor.com

It’s estimated that a record crowd of more than 5,000 people flocked to the fireworks display in South Molton on November 4th.

The free event was put on by the town council. It’s expected to raise thousands of pounds for North Devon Hospice.

This year the fireworks display, by the Two Tigers team, was moved to the Friday evening before the traditional Guy Fawkes night. South Molton Pannier Market opened up as well, helping to make it a hugely successful community event.

Record crowd for fireworks

Photo by Karolina Andreasova

Boost for Chulmleigh girls’ football

Sometimes good things come from bad, and that’s the case for Chulmleigh’s girls football team. They were handed a fine by Devon Football Association because they didn’t have enough players to form a team to play a County Cup match they had entered.

The story went ‘viral’ on the internet, and they even received support from the former England and Arsenal striker Ian Wright, who said, “The FA MUST extend practical, empathetic support for girls’ football right down to grassroots. Basking in the reflected glory of the Lionesses is not enough.”

The publicity led to players from the Exeter City National League women’s team coming up to train with the youngsters, and the fine was paid by the campaign group HerGameToo.

“We wanted to get the message out there that despite the recent success of the England women’s team, grassroots football, especially for girls, is still facing a lot of challenges,” said Susie Catling from Chulmleigh Football Club.

Not only did the Exeter players get involved, they’ve launched a partnership with HerGameToo, had positive talks with Devon FA and received some vital donations. More local girls have already signed-up to play, but they’re still looking recruit more for the u13 and u14 teams.

“It’s been absolutely amazing having them playing with us and teaching us new skills,” said Esmae, captain of the Chulmleigh girls’ team. “It’s unbelievable, we’re really pumped up!”

“Devon FA is very proud of the number of County Cup competitions we offer to girls football. To protect the structure of these games we have rules that keep all participating teams up to date of what they can or cannot do whilst taking part,” said Paul Morrison from Devon FA.

All smiles as players from Exeter City Womens FC join the girls and volunteers at Chulmleigh

Link Road work ‘downgraded’ due to rising costs and inflation

Parts of the £67 million A361 improvement scheme are set to be axed due to rising costs, say Devon County Council.

Inflation is being blamed for the increase in price of construction materials. Plans for an underpass at the Bishops Tawton roundabout have been scrapped, as well as a new section of overtaking lane and a footbridge between the Landkey and Portmore roundabouts.

A council spokesman said, “£67 million no longer buys as much in 2022 as it did in when the scheme was costed in 2019. Extra funding isn’t available from the Department

of Transport, so we have to find savings within the existing project budget.”

All the planned improvements between South Molton and West Buckland will still go ahead, including the Borners Bridge junction.

“We’ve considered all options, not just by cost, but also considering road safety,” said Councillor Andrea Davis, cabinet member with responsibility for infrastructure. “It’s the reality of what’s happening in construction and other business sectors everywhere.”

“Removing the overtaking lane and the footbridge, and redesigning the junction at Bishops Tawton, will allow us to divert funding to the main work to meet the additional costs of construction.”

The council says the main project is still on track to be completed by the end of 2023, but the Bishops Tawton junction might be delayed until mid-2024.

New junctions at West Buckland (pictured) and Borners Bridge will still be built

Exmoor faces ‘tough cuts’

Exmoor National Park Authority says visitor centres might have to close and some staff could face losing their jobs, as they try to find ways of coping with the current economic downturn.

The National Park says it receives £1 million less grant funding than it did in 2010, and will have to make a further £500,000 worth of cuts by 2025, to deal with the spending gap.

Sarah Bryan, Exmoor National Park’s chief executive says, “We risk having to close up to two of our three visitor centres, make redundancies right through the organisation, and no longer being able to manage 620 miles of paths.”

Land could also be sold off and charges increase. “This would be a huge disadvantage to people on low incomes who have found landscapes like this invaluable, particularly in the last few years during Covid,” continued Sarah.

Lest we forget

Moving ceremonies were held across North Devon to remember all those fallen in combat.

On Remembrance Sunday, November 13th, hundreds of people attended a special service in South Molton Pannier Market (above). Wreaths were laid in tribute to those who lost their lives. Similar events were held in other local communities. At West Buckland School on Armistice Day, November 11th, students were joined by young people displaced by the invasion of Ukraine, who spoke about how the current war in their country has affected their families.

Photos by Karolina Andreasova

Santa run, Santa bike!

A Christmas-themed fancy dress fun run is returning to North Devon in a brand-new location this December.

Santas on the Run (right), a highlight for many in the build up to Christmas, takes place at RMB Chivenor on December 11th.

The annual event raises thousands of pounds for Children’s Hospice South West, and organisers say this year’s event will be the perfect way to get people in the mood for Christmas. Information online: chsw.org. uk/event/santas-run-north-devon-2022

Meanwhile, Santas will be touring Devon on motorcycles on December 10th - stopping off in South Molton town centre at around 10.40am for about 30 minutes - also raising funds for Children’s Hospice South West.

Cleared to fly

North Molton based North Devon Hawks are back in business, as falconry has been been cleared for flying under the new bird flu restrictions. It is now a legal requirement under the UK-wide Avian Flu Prevention Zone for all birds to be kept housed.

Shop and Post Office to close

E. Bulled & Sons, the much-loved shop and Post Office in North Molton, is closing on December 23rd as the owners Colin and Sue Wallis retire. It’s been for sale since late 2020 but a buyer hasn’t yet been found. It’s hoped a new Post Office service will start up soon.

Photo by Tim Lamerton

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 p54

J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p56

Nick Ager Haulage p51

RGB front cover & p26

Sheds4You - back cover Care Homes/Social Care Northam Care Trust p22 Charity collections

The Furniture Store p56 Christmas Trees

Burrow Cross p5 John Cockram p5 Cleaning

Oven Wizards p48 Clothing Helen Moore p17 Computing/Internet/Websites

Airband Broadband p36 CBM p40 Computerly p19 PC Geek p46

Decorating Plastering Tiling CRD Decorating p50 Highland Artexing p41 DIY Materials

Nick Ager Haulage p51 RGB front cover & p26 Electricians

Chris Thorne p49 T. W. Electrical p43 Engineering

Hotworks Engineering p54 Equestrian

Collacott Farm Equestrian Centre p29 Estate Agents

Michael Adey Property p37 Financial Services

Lendology CIC p60

Philip Milton p59 Partners& p32/33

Flooring

Homechoose Carpets p40 Food & Drink

Cheese Larder p5 Cottage Beer Project p7

The Fabulous Sprout p24

Real Ale Girls p52

Fuel Supplies

Darren White Logs p29

Kiln Dried Logs p51

Winson Fuels p52

Funeral Services

H N Blackmore & Sons p44 Friendship & Sons p58

Furniture

The Furniture Store p56

Garage Services

Custom Valets p50

Motorworks p4

TGB Automotive p42

TGB Car Keys p49

Gardens & Landscaping

Andrew Symons p39

Ash Moor Nursery p31

Darren White p30

Four Seasons p30

Sheds4You - back cover SJC Engineering p30

Tarka Trax Ltd p30

Hairdressers

Jan Davies Hairdressing p7 Haulage & Transport Nick Ager Haulage p51

Health, Wellbeing and Medical Anna Worthington Counselling p22 Ear Wax Nurse p35 Pacey Foot Health p7

South Molton Medical Centre p35 Step Ahead p34

Home Maintenance & Improvements Dream Doors North Devon p57 Darren Smallbone p53 Finishing Touches p42

Garolla Garage Doors p57 Kitchen Exchange p55

Living Needs Home Solutions p45 Mitchell & Dickinson p2 RGB front cover & p26 Sheds4You - back cover

Stove Centre p48

Variety Building & Landscapes p58

Insurance Services

Partners& p32/33 Internet providers Airband p36

Jobs

Northam Care Trust p22

South Molton Taxis p25 Library - South Molton p11 Locksmiths

Darren Smallbone p53 Metalwork

Industrial Coating Supplies p40

Music

First Friday Jazz p16

Noel Francis singer p14

Opticians

Atlantic Home Eyecare p34

South Molton Eyecare p23

Plumbing & Heating

Jad Mottram p45

Mark Berry p55

MS Plumbing p40

Printing & Design Services

Blue Orange Signs p54

Property (also see Estate Agents)

Lendology CIC p60

Michael Adey Property p37

Pubs & Restaurants

Bell Inn p10

Castle Inn p21

Exmoor Riverside p20 Grove Inn p9

Mitre Inn p25

Poltimore Inn p16

Quince Honey Farm p13

Red Lion p47

Royal Oak p27

Schools & Learning

Kings Nympton School p61

North Molton School p60

South Molton Library p11

West Buckland School p61

Solicitors & Legal Services

Davies & Partners p59

Storage

Snell Self Storage p8

Ucanstore p41

Telephone Engineers CBM p40

Tourism

Castle Hill Estate p15

Exmoor Riverside camping p20

North Devon Hawk Walks p28

Quince Honey Farm P13

Training

RE Consultancy & Training p44

TV Services

CBM p40

Clearview TV p41

Vehicle Hire

Forent South Molton Van Hire p43

Venue Hire

Filleigh Village Hall p53

Windows

ATA Windows back cover

Darren Smallbone p53

Exmoor Fascias p41

Mitchell & Dickinson p2

Wedgewood Buildings p26

Local contact numbers

Utilities and Public Services

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

Swimming Pool 01769 572522

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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