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December 2024
All smiles as festive crowds enjoy Christmas lights switch on!
Link Road one year late; Remembrance 2024; festive what’s on and much more PLUS inside...
Molton Monthly Magazine - December 2024
Welcome to the December edition of Molton Monthly Magazine. As the first blast of winter swept in, the community turned out in their hundreds to celebrate the big Christmas lights switch-on in South Molton.
My festive message at this time of year is to remind you that when you ‘shop local’, it supports jobs right here where we live and helps our diverse and wonderful rural businesses thrive. It’s also good for the planet, the soul and quite often for your pocket too!
If you’re looking for traditional Christmas events, look no further than this month’s what’s on section. It is bursting with carols, pantos, places to eat, social gatherings and a huge variety of things to do.
In the news this month, it’s perhaps no surprise that the North Devon Link Road works are still rumbling on, and are now 12 months behind schedule. Let’s hope they deliver an early Christmas present to local residents and motorists... and get it done!
Have a very Merry Christmas, and thank you for your continued support in 2024.
Peter Robinson, Editor & publisher
Molton Monthly Magazine 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
P6-7
Photo of the month
P8 Dogs abandoned on Link Road
P11-18
What’s On
P19-21 Christmas lights switch-on
P26-27 Link Road one year late
P29
Remembrance 2024
P31 December gardening tips
P34-36 Health & Wellbeing
P38-39 Farm Life - ‘farm tax’ concerns
P43 WW1 soldier’s medal returning
P47 South Molton Community Garden
P50-52 Community News
P60 Village halls events & hire
P61 Schools and Learning
P62 Index of Advertisers
P63 Local Information
Molton Monthly Magazine is printed on recyclable, carbon neutral paper using solar energy as part of our ongoing commitment to a sustainable future. More than 5,250 copies are delivered free, door-to-door, by our dedicated local team to East and West Buckland, North Molton, South Molton, Heasley Mill, Filleigh, Swimbridge, Heddon, Clapworthy Mill, Bishops Nympton, Bish Mill, Chulmleigh, Chittlehampton, 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.
A winter’s chill on Exmoor
by Chris Metcalfe
After a several weeks of mild and calm ‘waiting weather’ the first winds of change blew in, bringing snow and a sharp frost to North Devon and Exmoor as we passed through November.
Our breathtaking photo of the month was captured by hardy local photographer Chris Metcalfe, who braved sub zero temperatures at twilight on ‘the real moor’.
“On my way home from a snowy Exmoor I came across this delightful scene on Molland Common that just had to be photographed,” said Chris. “To the human eye the view was magnificent, if a tad chilly! But cameras cannot match the dynamic range of our eyes, so I was particularly pleased to capture this one.”
“It was taken with my Fujifilm GFX 100ii, very high ISO and with the medium format just about ‘froze’ the cow crossing the road - if it wasn’t frozen already that is!!”
See more from Chris Metcalfe; @farmertorque on Instagram and web; farmertorque.com
Whether it’s a landscape like this, wildlife, rural life, a seascape, nature, special events, sports, a local character or something else - please keep emailing us your pictures. You can see more on Instagram and Facebook: @MoltonMonthly
Hunt for owners who abandoned two dogs
An investigation is trying to find out who left two dogs tied to a post in a lay-by on the North Devon Link Road near South Molton.
They were found and taken to safety on Tuesday, October 29th. Both are female - one adult boxer type and one ‘staffie’ puppy (pictured right).
North Devon Council’s Dog Warden team say that both are microchipped, but the details are out of date. A spokesman said, “Our investigation into who left them there is ongoing, and we remain committed to holding those responsible accountable.”
The council said it was on track to rehome the two abandoned dogs, and thanked the public for their support. Anyone with information should call the Dog Wardens: 01271 388870
What’s On - December 2024
Nov 29th to Dec 20th 1st South Molton Scouts Christmas Post service (advert page 60)
Nov 30th to Dec 2nd Christmas Tree Festival, St Mary Magdalene Church, South Molton (advert page 17)
Until Dec 28th - 4.30pm RHS Glow at Rosemoor (last entry 7pm): rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
1st - 9am South Molton Fatstock Show in the Pannier Market (ends 4pm - advert page 17)
1st - 10.30am Woodland Working Parties at South Molton Community Woodland (ends 12.30pm)
1st - 6pm Advent service at St Michael’s Church, East Buckland for the local villages and school
2nd - 7.30pm Christmas Bingo at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036
3rd - 7.15pm South Molton Flower Club ‘A Natural Christmas’ - Angela Turner (£17) at Filleigh Village Hall
3rd - 7.30pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036
4th & 5th - 7pm Christmas Wreath Making at South Molton United Primary School (booking needed)
6th - 6.30pm Six Inches of Soil - free sustainability presentation at Chulmleigh Pavilion (advert page 60)
6th - 6.40pm for 7pm Umberleigh Community Cinema screening ‘Swede Caroline’ (15) at the village hall £6
7th - 9am Chistmas Coffee Morning for Children’s Hospice South West at Chulmleigh Town Hall
7th - 10am Christmas Fayre for St James Church at Kings Nympton Parish Hall (ends 12pm)
7th - 7pm Bingo at South Molton Conservative Club in aid of North Devon Hospice - eyes down 7.30pm
7th - 7pm Bingo at Chulmleigh Pavilion - eyes down 7.30pm; raising funds for the pavilion new build
7th - 7.30pm Eyes down for bingo with South Molton Vintage Rally Club at The Coaching Inn
8th - 10am Festive Flea Market at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 3pm)
9th - 6.45pm Carol Supper South Molton parish church hall £10pp inc meal; bookings 01769 573558
9th - 7.30pm Bishops Nympton History Society - charter of the forest talk at the parish hall (advert p12)
10th - 10am South Molton u3a Christmas Celebrations at Filleigh Village Hall (members only; £12 p.a.)
10th - 7.30pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036
11th - 12.30pm Christmas Lunch at Chittlehamholt Village Hall (£10) - tickets at the village shop
12th - 3pm Christmas Fair at South Molton United Primary School (ends 5pm)
13th - 7pm Christmas tree lights switch on George Nympton (advert page 17)
13th - 7pm Christmas Charity Concert for Help the Heroes at North Molton Victory Hall (£7): 07825 005291
14th - 10.30am Santas on a Bike Christmas Event in South Molton town centre (advert page 17)
14th - 12pm Christmas Fayre & Bake Off for Kings Nympton School at village hall; entries 07481 692474
14th - 2.30pm Christmas lunch in George Nympton village hall (advert page 17)
14th & 15th - 10am Crib Festival in Nymet St George Church, George Nympton (advert page 17)
14th - 7pm Rackenford Rascals charity concert at Filleigh Village Hall (advert page 18)
14th - 7pm Christmas Quiz and Supper at Oxham Hall, Marsiansleigh (advert page 60)
15th - 3pm Duncan Honeybourne piano recital at Barkham Exmoor (Sandyway): barkham-exmoor.co.uk
15th - 4pm Festive Tractor run with Alverdiscott YFC, starting Umberleigh Village Hall then Atherington 15th - 4.30pm Carol Service in Nymet St George Church, George Nympton (advert page 17)
16th - 7pm South Molton Sisters W.I. monthly meeting at the YMCA - fun, tea and nibbles (ends 9pm)
17th - 10.30am Parkinsons Café for sufferers & carers at South Molton Library: 01769 572380 (ends 12pm)
17th - 7.30pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036
19th - 10am Benefits Clinic with Age Concern at the Amory Centre, South Molton
19th - 12.30pm South Molton Lunch Club (age 60+) at The Coaching Inn
19th - 6pm Carol Service at All Saints Church, North Molton (advert page 16)
19th - 7.30pm Christmas Whist Drive at Filleigh Hall
20th - 7pm South Molton Town Band Christmas Concert at Filleigh Village Hall (advert page 18)
21st - 9am Salvage Fair at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 2pm)
21st - 12pm Open Mic/Acoustic Sessions, Coaching Inn, South Molton: southmoltonacoustic.co.uk
22nd - 9.30am Carol Service followed by festive refreshments at St Michael’s Church, East Buckland
22nd - 10am Christmas Market at Filleigh Village Hall (ends 4pm)
22nd - 12pm Christmas Parade through Kings Nympton ending outside The Grove Inn
22nd - 6pm Carol Service at the Church of St Mary, Bishops Nympton (advert page 16)
23rd - 10am Christmas Market at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 3pm)
24th - 4pm Crib Service at All Saints Church, North Molton (advert page 6)
24th - 6.30pm Carols around the Christmas Tree in Fore Street, Chulmleigh (advert page 16)
24th - 8pm Christmas Carols with the town band in South Molton Pannier Market
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Festivities begin as radio presenter turns on town’s Christmas lights
With a winter chill in the air, hundreds packed into The Square to watch John Acres from BBC Radio Devon turn on South Molton’s Christmas lights display on Friday, November 22nd.
“I am delighted to welcome so many people to South Molton, our Pannier Market and our shops for the Christmas lights switchon, and that John Acres of BBC Devon is doing us the honour of pressing the plunger,” South Molton Mayor Jacqui Footman told Molton Monthly Magazine
The community event was once again raising vital funds for North Devon Hospice. Continued on pages 20 & 21
Photo by Peter Robinson
The sparkling evening featured music from the local duo Bicycle Repair Man, the crowning of the Snow King and Queen (above), and of course an early visit from Father Christmas! The town also welcomed eight mayors from neighbouring communities to the event.
South Molton Town Council thanked Graham Seatherton for the donation of the magnificent Christmas tree and Dave Quick for delivering it.
Photos and front cover picture by Karolina Andreasova
BBC Radio Devon presenter John Acres switching on South Molton’s lights - photos by Peter Robinson
Link Road work rumbles on - a year behind schedule
“Several upgraded sections of the North Devon Link Road are due to open by Monday, November 11th,” proudly announced a Devon County Council press release widely distributed online. However, at the same time the contractors Griffiths issued their latest traffic management bulletin announcing road closures and diversions up to at least December 19th.
The £67 million scheme designed to improve safety is now a year late; the original completion date was December 2023. The reality of the council’s statement on ‘opening’ related only to the short stretch between Barnstaple and Landkey, including the new roundabout and footbridge.
North Devon MP Ian Roome told Molton Monthly Magazine, “After nearly four years of construction, I am relieved to hear that the North Devon Link Road project is finally nearing its end. However, given previous assurances that work would be completed by the end of October, it’s disappointing to learn of closures now extending into December. Speaking as a motorist, I share the public’s frustration about what has felt like a long, drawn-out process.”
“For many in North Devon, the top-level planning between the Conservative-controlled Devon County Council and contractor Griffiths will have felt badly disjointed. That is particularly true for residents in Landkey, Swimbridge, Filleigh and various villages around North Molton, who have all had to suffer extremely inconvenient diversions and traffic for long periods.”
Several major parts of the scheme have been dropped to keep within budget. The delays are blamed on problems linked to the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the cost of living crisis - all impacting materials and the supply chain.
John Lee, Operations Director for Griffiths thanked local people for their ‘patience’, “This has been a complex and challenging project. From the outset ourselves, Devon County Council and our supply chain
Large stretches of roadworks still in place on the day Devon County Council said parts were “opening” - photo Bianca Robinson
partners have worked collaboratively to deliver the scheme, overcoming numerous challenges.”
Devon County Council transport cabinet member Cllr Andrea Davis told BBC Spotlight, “Let’s see what the road is like next year when it is fully open. We’re nearly at the end. I’m incredibly frustrated it has taken this amount of time. I use the Link Road most days, so I’m affected as well. Local people have been incredibly patient, especially all those on the diversion routes.”
“I received an invitation to a celebratory VIP reception for the North Devon Link Road’s reopening. I will certainly welcome the project’s completion when it arrives, but given what has happened, I am not sure celebration is entirely appropriate,” added Ian Roome MP.
Remembrance 2024 marks D-Day 80th anniversary
Communities across North Devon turned out in large numbers for Remembrance services on Sunday, November 10th and Armistice Day commemorations on the 11th.
In South Molton, the Pannier Market was packed with standing room only following the traditional march through the town. Schoolchildren had created poppies that decorated The Square and made wreaths.
This year marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
Crafters decorated the village pump in Chittlehampton ahead of their commemoration ceremony (below).
Above, poppies made by community college pupils in South Molton and below, Chittlehampton crafters pictured by Martin Ives
Above, the traditional Remembrance parade through South Molton and below, pupils from South Molton Community Primary School laid a wreath they had made for Armistice Day - photos by Karolina Andreasova
Your jobs to do in December
1. Plant up pots and baskets so they look good for Christmas. We still have a large range to choose from, Pansies, Violas, Primroses, Polyanthus, Heathers, Cyclamen, and foliage plants.
2. Improve heavy clay soil by working in plenty of bulky organic matter, such as farmyard manure or composted bark.
3. Finish the autumn tidy-up of leaves from beds and borders. It is especially important to clear leaves from alpines as they will die off if covered for any length of time.
5. Prune acers, birches, and vines before Christmas to avoid bleeding. The sap falls in autumn to early winter as the plants lose their leaves and become dormant.
For the next few weeks our focus at the nursery moves to making holly wreaths, we are still taking orders if you would like some.
Visit our website to see design options and prices: ashmoor-nursery.co.uk
We are open every day until Christmas Eve.
Until next month, Jenny Howells
December Opening Times
Monday-Saturday 9-5
Sunday 10-4
Closing at 12pm Christmas Eve, reopening Thursday 9th January 2025
Farm Life - seasons greetings
by Roger Hill
I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year and hank you for your kind comments regarding this column. Also, I do appreciate your support in helping to raise more than £8,000 for my chosen charity Cots for Tots, by purchasing my Tupper the Tractor children’s adventure illustrated books.
It has been both a positive and negative few weeks. We are proud that our son Tim, who runs our vineyard, has won silver for his sparkling wine and bronze for the still white at the Devon Food & Drink Awards. Considering it is the first season to actually have wine in the bottle, it is just reward for his hard work over the last five years (photo opposite).
His worry is that with proposed changes to Inheritance Tax, many small family farms will struggle to be able to hand down to the younger generation.
I have been a long standing supporter of the Young Farmer’s Movement. There are so many skilled and enthusiastic young people out there who fear the rug could be pulled from beneath their feet. We need the next generation to ensure food safety and sustainability in this country especially considering the threat from world instability.
‘Til next time, Roger #TuppertheTractor (tupperthetractor.com and quoitatcrossvineyard.com)
Our son Tim’s awards for his wines
Calls to reverse ‘farm tax’
It’s claimed that up to 398 North Devon farms could be impacted by the so-called ‘family farm tax’, following the government’s decision to slash inheritance tax relief.
North Devon MP Ian Roome called on the government to reverse its policy, warning it could spell the end of many family farms which have been at the heart of communities for generations.
WW1 soldier’s medal returns home
Private George Joce from Chulmleigh was 25 years old when he lost his life on the last day of World War 1, November 11th 1918. Now, 106 years later, his medal is being returned to his home town and will be looked after by Chulmleigh Academy.
George is buried in Haifa Cemetery, and came from a well-known local farming family. Two of his siblings and his parents are buried in Chulmleigh Churchyard and his name is recorded on the War Memorial in The Square.
Holly Burls from Chulmleigh History Society said, “We were approached by the James Garnett Foundation about repatriating Pte. George Joce’s WW1 War Medal. We feel privileged to have taken part in this story and see his medal placed in the custodianship of Chulmleigh Academy.”
History teacher Dr Catherine McMahon added, “We feel honoured to remember Pte. Joce as a school, and recognise how the experience of war deeply affects families and local neighbourhoods both in this country and across the world.”
George Joce’s gravestone, and student
Harry Lewis played the last post at a commemoration service at St Mary Magdalene Church on November 3rd
Community Garden winter prep
by Rebecca Blackman
We’ve enjoyed several Thursday afternoons of glorious autumn sunshine up at the garden. The dry weather has given us time to finish off a few jobs in preparation for winter.
Our communal plots have been cleared and covered now (photo right). We still have leeks in the ground and chard for winter harvesting. The raspberries are just about finished and will be cut back after Christmas. More team sessions are lined up for the coming months, so hopefully we’ll be able to weed and tidy the willy-nilly garden, complete the work on the compost bins and organise the sheds.
We’ll be entering a tree for the South Molton Christmas Tree Festival this year. We usually leave the tree decorating to the children and I’m sure it’ll be as busy and colourful as ever, so look out for our tree at the parish church!
We welcome new members. If you’d like to join us, visit the garden on a Thursday at 2pm (weather permitting). Alternatively, see our website: southmoltoncommunitygarden.co.uk or Facebook @southmoltoncommunitygarden
£100k bill for polluting river
Taw and Torridge Coaches Ltd has been fined £25,500 and ordered to pay costs of over £80,000 after an estimated 1,000 litres of diesel leaked from tanks on their Barnstaple site into the Taw estuary.
In a case brought by the Environment Agency, the company’s managing director, Mark Hunt from Weare Giffard, admitted being responsible, but blamed the pollution on a nearby petrol station. Tests showed the diesel sold there was of a different type from that in the estuary.
Andrew Fuller of the Environment Agency said, “Mr Hunt consistently denied any wrongdoing even when the evidence was stacked against him and his company.”
Environment Agency and Fire Service staff removing diesel from the river
Top award for ‘young voices’
Exmoor Young Voices has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. It is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK - the equivalent to an MBE. A spokesman for the group said, “We wouldn’t be here without you and we look forward to continuing our work to support young residents and workers on Exmoor.”
Rally club donates record £20k to good causes
South Molton Vintage Rally Club donated a record £20,000, raised through its events in 2024, to charities and good causes in North Devon. A special cheque presentation evening was held at the Assembly Rooms in South Molton.
The largest donation of £3,500 was to the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, a charity supported since the club was formed back in 1992. There were 18 other recipients of the awards.
Michael Buckley (right) says the latest donation takes the amount raised for the air ambulance to £60,000 over the last 32 years - pic George
SMVRC runs events throughout the year, but the main fundraiser is the vintage rally weekend which will be at Rackenford on May 31st and June 1st in 2025.
Devon Air Ambulance £3,500; Exmoor Search & Rescue £2,000; Saunders Trust £2,000; Rotary £1,500; Everything Ellie; £1,400; Families in Grief £1,400; South Molton Memory Cafe £1,000; Young Lives vs Cancer £1,000; South Molton junior rugby £1,000; South Molton Army Cadets £1,000; South Molton Town Band £1,000; 1st South Molton Scouts £500; Samba Band £500; Witheridge Fire Service £500; Skate Molton £500; Taw Vale Beagles £300; Barum Mowers £300; Foodbank £300; Purple Angles £300.
Tyacke
Fireworks display wows crowd
Thousands came along to enjoy the annual free fireworks display provided by South Molton Town Council, on November 6th in the Central Car Park. The event was raising funds for North Devon Hospice (pic Mel James).
Molton Monthly Magazine business directory
Agricultural Services
Bobcat Hire p39
Jack Croft Contractors p38
Andrew Symons p39
SJC Engineering p30
Appliance Repairs
Don Bailey p41
Accountancy & bookkeeping
TaxAssist Accountants p59
Architects
David Rice Architectural p50
Astronomy
Poltimore Inn p18
Building Services
Bobcat Hire p39
Darren White p30
Hotworks Engineering p55
J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p56
LS Building Services p54
Nick Ager Haulage p45
Phoenix Creative p51
Sheds4You - back cover
Variety Building p58
W S Bricklaying p52
Camping
Exmoor Riverside camping p14
Care Services
The Firs Care Home p57
Christmas Trees
Burrow Cross p20
John Cockram p19
Cleaning
Glass Act Windows p26
Oven Wizards p48
Clothing & Embroidery
Heather Everitt Embroidery p8
Portlantis Clothing p26
Computing/Internet/Websites
CBM p40
The PC Geek p52
Wildanet p40
Decorating Plastering Tiling
CRD Decorating p50
Phoenix Creative p51
Precision Painting p21
DIY & Building Materials
Ardosia Slate p22
Nick Ager p45
RGB South Molton cover/p46
Drainage Services
24/7 Drain Solutions p57
Electricians
Chris Thorne p49
T. W. Electrical p29
Theo Webster p46
Engineering
Hotworks Engineering p55
Estate Agents
Michael Adey Property p25
Mazzard Homes p24
Falconry
North Devon Hawk Walks p43
Financial Services
Philip Milton p59
Partners& p32/33
TaxAssist Accountants p59
Food & Drink
The Cheese Larder p21
Fuel Supplies
Harry Edgell Logs p8
Winson Fuels p53
Funeral Services
Friendship & Sons p58
H N Blackmore & Sons p44
Furniture & Furnishings
Finishing Touches p22
Garage Services
Custom Valets p29
DW Bodyworks p37
Motor Works p2
TGB Automotive p55
TGB Vehicle Keys p49
Gardens & Landscaping
Andrew Symons p39
Ash Moor Nursery p31
Bigfoot Gardening p30
Blooming Good Compost p47
BWA Gardening p30
Darren White p30
Four Seasons p30
HPM Pest Management p47
Sheds4You - back cover
SJC Engineering p30
Variety Landscaping p58
Graphic Design
Jamaica Press p7
Haulage & Transport
Nick Ager Haulage p45
Health & Wellbeing
Atlantic Home Eyecare p36
Day Lewis Pharmacy p35
North Devon Ear Clinic p34
Osteopathy Niamh Honey p36
Reflexology Andrea Phillips p19
South Molton Medical Centre p35
South Molton Eyecare p23
Step Ahead p34
Home Maintenance/Improvements
24/7 Drain Solutions p57
Ardosia Slate p22
Ashgrove Kitchens p53
CRD Decorating p50
David Rice Architectural p50
Dream Doors North Devon p56
Finishing Touches p22
Kitchen Exchange p45
J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p56
LS Building Services p54
Phoenix Creative p51
Precision Painting p21
RGB South Molton cover/p46
Sheds4You - back cover
Stove Centre p48
Variety Building & Landscapes p58
W S Bricklaying p52
Insurance Services
Partners& p32/33
Internet services
Wildanet p40
Jobs
South West Care Homes p57
Legal services
Slee Blackwell p28
Libraries
South Molton Library p12
Locksmiths
Darren Smallbone p41
Medical
Day Lewis Pharmacy p35
South Molton Medical Centre p35
Metalwork
Industrial Coating Supplies p40
Music
A Side to B Side Records p7
Queen’s Theatre p15
Opticians
Atlantic Home Eyecare p36
South Molton Eyecare p23
Osteopaths
Niamh Honey Osteopathy p36
Pest Control
HPM Pest Management p47
Pets
Pawsome Pooches Spa p8
Pharmacies
Day Lewis p35
Plants
Ash Moor Nursery p31
The New Leaf p21
Plumbing & Heating
Jad Mottram p54
Mark Berry p42
MS Plumbing p59
Printing
Jamaica Press p7
Property (also see Estate Agents)
Michael Adey Property p25
Mazzard Homes p24
Pubs & Restaurants
Bell Inn p10
Exmoor Riverside p14
Grove Inn p9
Mitre Inn p27
Poltimore Inn p18
Quince Honey Farm p13
Reflexology
Andrea Phillips p19
Schools
Kings Nympton School p61
South Molton Primary p61
School Uniforms
Heather Everitt Embroidery p8
Social
Bishops Nympton Hall p12
Community Garden p47
Fatstock Show p17
Filleigh Village Hall p18
Heasley Mil Hall p60
Oxham Hall p60
Queen’s Theatre p15
South Molton Library p12
Solicitors
Slee Blackwell p28
Sport
SMART Swim Centre p4/5
Storage
South Molton Caravans p23
Snell Self Storage p53
Ucanstore p41
Telephone Engineers
CBM p40
Theatres
Queen’s Theatre p15
Tool Hire
Forent Tool Hire p37
Tourism
Exmoor Riverside p14
North Devon Hawk Walks p43
Queen’s Theatre p15
Quince Honey Farm p13
Training
RE Training p44
TV Services
A3 Aerials p40
CBM p40
Vehicle Hire
Forent Van Hire p37
Venue Hire
Bishops Nympton Hall p12
Filleigh Village Hall p18
Heasley Mill Hall p60
Oxham Hall p60
Web Design
The PC Geek p52
Windows
ATA Windows back cover
Darren Smallbone p41
Exmoor Fascias p41
Local contact numbers
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)
NHS Dental Helpline 03330 063 300
North Devon District Hospital 01271 322577
South Molton Community Hospital 01769 572164
Churches
Parish Church - St Mary Magdalene 01769 572079 (missioncommunity.weebly.com)
Catholic Church of St Joseph 01271 343312
Community of Our Lady & St. Benedict 07851 187335
Baptist Church 01769 574365
Gospel Hall 01769 572908
South Molton Methodist Church 01769 571907
One Way Community Church 01769 572786 Quakers 01271 344203
Community Groups
Rotary Club of South Molton 01769 574109
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