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April 2025
Exmoor wildfires, arson suspected
Detectives investigate shop burglaries; town carnival returns; Easter what’s on and much more PLUS inside...
Molton Monthly Magazine - April 2025
Welcome to the April edition of Molton Monthly Magazine. I’m honoured and delighted to say that I have been shortlisted as a finalist for the Northern Devon Flourishing Culture Awards 2025.
This prestigious programme is part of North Devon & Torridge District Council’s Flourishing Culture Strategy. With more than 170 nominations from the public, Molton Monthly Magazine was selected by an independent panel for recognition of its “cultural contribution to our local community through innovation, talent and hard work.” Keep an eye on the website and social media after March 28th to find out the result!
Congratulations to South Molton’s Emma Sing, who has lifted a 3rd rugby premiership trophy with her club Gloucester-Hartpury, and will be hoping to add to her six England caps in the upcoming Women’s Six Nations.
In this issue, check out the stunning photo of the month from Nick Withers in Chulmleigh, plus fab young litter-pickers in South Molton, some amazing charity donations and a packed Easter what’s on. With the clocks going forward, here’s to a lovely spring!
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 - April
P6-7
Photo of the month
P8 Schoolboys clean up litter
P11-17 What’s On
P18-19
P22-23
P26-27
Police investigate Exmoor wildfires
Thieves leave trail of damage
A361 speed camera ‘arson’
P31 April gardening tips
P34-36
P38-39
Health & Wellbeing
Farm Life - spring forward
P37
Plans for 2025 town carnival
P43 Show’s 5k for Blood Bike service
P47
South Molton Community Garden
P50-54 News roundup
P60-61
P62
Schools; village halls; events
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 5,300 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 and businesses.
A king among birds
by Nick Withers
A male goldcrest singing his heart out in the spring sunshine is our photo of the month, from the lens of Nick Withers in Chulmleigh. Often described as ‘a king among birds’ because of its golden crown.
“It just so happens that now and again the wildlife shows up when you least expect it,” said Nick. “I had just finished clearing some fallen tree limbs when I heard a goldcrest singing high up in the trees. As usual I made a lunge for my camera and was greeted by this little one who dropped from the canopy and landed in front of me”.
“He started to sing and raised his crest, something I have always wanted to see!”
Goldcrests are Britain’s smallest native bird weighing in at just 5.5 grams, equivalent to a 20p coin. It is pretty much actual size on the page at just 9cm.
Nick is a wildlife photographer and nature guide. You can contact him by email at nickwithers2012@gmail.com or through his website: naturewithnick.com
Whether it’s wildlife like this, nature, a landscape or seascape, rural life, special events, sports, 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
Youngsters set good example with volunteer litter-pick
When schoolboys Harvey (aged 12) and Henry (aged 7) visited their nan, Jacky, in South Molton recently they were asked what they would like to do... “pick up rubbish” was their surprising reply!
They headed to the town’s ‘REC’ and Community Woodland and soon filled a sack with people’s discarded litter.
“Harvey told me that it takes over 1,000 years for plastic to decompose & he was concerned that animals might get trapped by the litter lying around,” said a proud Jacky.
“Henry has been learning about the environment at school and he was worried that children, animals and birds could be
work picking up rubbish
injured by the discarded glass. He said he felt very good by picking up the rubbish,” she added.
The question both schoolboys asked was, “Why don’t people take their rubbish home?”
Harvey (left) and Henry (right) made quick
What’s
On - April 2025 pages 11 - 17 (plus more on p60)
Please contact event organisers before attending, as details are subject to change Exhibition until May 5: ‘Kings Nympton - a village in North Devon’ at the Museum of Barnstaple ( see p54)
1st - 7.15pm South Molton & District Flower Club demonstration ‘A Lifetime in Hospitality’ Filleigh VH 1st - 7.30pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036
3rd - 12pm The French Horn with Tom Bayliss at South Molton Parish Church (ends 12.45pm)
3rd - 7pm South Molton Backgammon Club at The Coaching Inn - info: joolzgammon@gmail.com 4th - 7.30pm Eyes down for Easter Bingo in aid of SMUPS at The Coaching Inn, South Molton 4th & 5th - 12pm 24 hour pottery ‘throwdown for Chemo Hero; The Ceramic Academy (see page 55)
4th - 8pm First Friday Jazz presents live music at Swimbridge Jubilee Hall (advert page 14) 5th - 9am Coffee Morning with Sustainable Chulmleigh in the Town Hall 6th - 10am Flea Market at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 3pm)
8th - 10am South Molton u3a presentation ‘The work of the RNLI’ at Filleigh Village Hall
8th - 7.30pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036
10th - 10am Rose’s North Devon Hospice Coffee Mornings at SMART Swim Centre (ends 12pm) 11th - 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm) Chulmleigh Rural Cinema presents ‘Paddington in Peru’ (PG) 11th - 7pm Film Night ‘Paddington in Peru’ (PG) at Rose Ash Village Hall: rose-ash.com/tag/film-nights/ 12th - 1.30pm North Molton Spring Fair at the Victory Hall (advert page 17) 12th - 1.30pm Easter Fair at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540418
12th - 7.30pm Eyes down for Bingo in aid of Devon Air Ambulance at Chulmleigh Pavilion
13th - 8am Charity Farmhouse Big Breakfast (ends 1pm) at Filleigh Village Hall (advert page 60)
14th - 10am Devon & Cornwall Police drop in session at Chulmleigh Town Hall (ends 12pm)
14th - 7.30pm ‘Vegetables’ with Saul Walker at Chulmleigh Town Hall, contact: dianaM@farmline.com
14th - 7.30pm Bingo at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036
15th to 21st - 10am Easter Egg Hunt at Arlington Court, National Trust (charges apply, see website)
15th - 10.30am Parkinsons Café for sufferers & carers at South Molton Library: 01769 572380 (ends 12pm) 15th - 7.30pm Acoustic Night ‘unplugged’ Coaching Inn, South Molton: southmoltonacoustic.co.uk
15th - 7.30pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036
16th - 5.30pm for 6pm Umberleigh Community Cinema ‘Paddington in Peru’ (PG) at the village hall (£6)
16th - 7.30pm Pianist Rokas Valuntonis concert at Chulmleigh Church (£15/u19 free): dartington-yms.org
17th - 10am Benefits Clinic with Age Concern at the Amory Centre, South Molton (advert page 14)
17th - 12.30pm South Molton Lunch Club (age 60+) at The Coaching Inn (advert page 14)
17th - 7pm South Molton Backgammon Club at The Coaching Inn - info: joolzgammon@gmail.com
19th - 12pm Lunchtime Open Mic session Coaching Inn, South Molton: southmoltonacoustic.co.uk 20th - 9am Salvage Fair at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 2pm)
21st - 7pm South Molton Sisters W.I. monthly meeting at the YMCA - fun, tea and nibbles (ends 9pm)
22nd - 7.30pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036
25th - 6pm Family stargazing event at The Poltimore Inn, North Molton (advert page 14)
26th - 2.30pm South Molton Keyboard & Light Music Club concert with Chris Jones Methodist Church Hall
27th - 10am start South Molton Vintage Rally Club spring tractor run, start Central Car Park (ad page 60)
27th - 10am South Molton Festival of Food & Drink at the Pannier Market (advert page 17)
29th - 7.30pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036
Mondays - 10am Work Club free support finding employment/training at South Molton Library (ends 1pm)
Bishops Nympton Parish Hall - events page 12; South Molton Library - events page 12
Filleigh and George Nympton Hall adverts p17, Oxham and Heasley Mill Village Halls - adverts p60 Barkham Exmoor - spring concert programme for April: barkham-exmoor.co.uk/what-s-on-at-barkham Create ‘n’ Chat Group 2pm-4pm South Molton Church Hall, Duke Street 10th & 24th - info; 01769 574187
North Devon Ramblers - for walks in April please see: northdevonramblers.org.uk (07599 093973)
Scrapstore YMCA South Molton Drop-in Craft Sessions; 10.30am -1.30pm 11th & 25th; £2 donation requested - plus Scrapstore open on Tuesdays 9.30am - 12.30pm
South Molton Sisters W.I Craft & Natter Amory Centre garden room 10.30am-12.30pm; 2nd 5th 16th 19th
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Exmoor wildfires - detectives suspect arson
The flames could be seen lighting the night sky for miles around (photos opposite). Fire crews from South Molton, Dulverton, Bampton and Barnstaple battled a 300 metre fire front on West Anstey Common for more than two hours in the darkness - it was to be the first of three fires in two days that detectives now believe were started deliberately.
It had been the warmest day of the year so far, when Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a 999 call at 8.04pm on Sunday, March 9th alerting them to a blaze engulfing high gorse and heathland. Crews used a four wheel drive vehicle, a water bowser, hoses and beaters to bring the flames under control.
A second wildfire broke out in the same area around 12.30pm the next day (photo right)
People were warned to stay away as six crews worked for four hours to extinguish the flames, which damaged around 80 acres of moorland.
Firefighters used a drone to monitor the blaze and plan their work.
They were called back to West Anstey Common again at 6.30pm to tackle a third fire, prompting police to launch an investigation into suspected arson attacks.
Sergeant Robert Brown, Neighbourhood Team Leader for South Molton, said, “We are appealing to anyone who has any information or any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around those times that may assist the investigation.”
Police stepped up patrols on Exmoor as their enquiries continued, but a fourth wildfire happened a week later on Sunday, March 16th at 12pm with crews taking five hours to bring the flames under control. “On arrival we found two fire fronts of 200 metres each being driven by strong winds,” said a spokesman for the South Molton team.
If anyone has any information, they can approach officers or alternatively contact police via their website, or call 101 quoting log number 697 of 10/03/25.
Local fire crews battling the flames on Exmoor - all photos courtesy South Molton Fire Station Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has issued information on staying safe in wildfires and prevention advice online: dsfire.gov.uk/safety/outdoors/wildfires
Police investigate ‘crime spree’
Detectives in two counties are appealing for witnesses after five shops were targeted by burglars in the dead of night, leaving a trail of damage to premises and stealing mostly cigarettes and alcohol.
It appears the same three individuals may have struck at Great Torrington, Umberleigh, South Molton and Dulverton between Saturday, February 22nd and Sunday, February 23rd 2025.
Police are appealing for nearby businesses and residents to check their doorbell and CCTV footage after reports of burglaries or attempted break-ins at commercial premises in North Devon and North Somerset.
Local MP, Liberal Democrat Ian Roome, took the unusual step of writing to constituents
asking them if they could help detectives track down the thieves.
Offenders smashed a window with a large rock around 1.45am on Sunday, February 23rd to break into the SPAR shop in The Square, South Molton (above). A police spokesman said, “They carried out an untidy search of the premises, specifically targeting alcohol and tobacco and items were taken.”
“Three male suspects then fled the scene, running down the alleyway towards the Pannier Market. All three were wearing black clothing and one was carrying a floral patterned bag.”
The night before, officers were called just after 12.50am following an attempted burglary at Fishleigh Rock Service Station in Umberleigh (right). Three men forced the shutter door but were unable to gain access to the premises. The suspects were all wearing face coverings and tops with the hoods up, one was wearing white trainers.
Police say there were similar raids at the M&S Simply Food store at Barley Grove Service Station and the nearby Morrisons Daily in New Road, Great Torrington between 12.20am and 2.20am on Saturday, February 22nd. The Co-op in Fore Street, Dulverton
Photo courtesy Fishleigh Rock Service Station was also hit just before 1am on Sunday, February 23rd but the thieves left emptyhanded after causing significant damage to the shop (Avon & Somerset Police crime reference 5225047491).
Anyone who can assist Devon & Cornwall Police with their investigation is asked to report information online or by telephone on 101, quoting crime reference 50250045896.
Link Road speed cameras ‘set alight’ in apparent attack
Average speed cameras have only just started being used on the recently re-opened North Devon Link Road, but two have already been damaged - possibly in protest by a disgruntled driver (right and opposite)
Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a suspected arson on the A361, in a statement they said, “It is believed that two average speed cameras on the A361 between Landkey and South Molton may have been deliberately set alight between 8.45pm and 10pm on Thursday, February 6th.”
Officers investigating the incident are keen to speak to anybody who noticed any suspicious activity, or who has dashcam footage from that evening.
All photos courtesy North Devon News (Facebook)
Charred wood, presumably used as kindling to start a fire, can be seen in one of the two average speed camera control boxes damaged on the A361, between South Molton and Landkey. Anybody with information is asked to contact the police through their website or call 101 quoting crime reference 50250032295.
Latest work on the A361
Contractors Griffiths say that snagging and landscaping work is continuing along the North Devon Link Road for “a few months”, with traffic lights in place mainly at night.
Work has now begun on the Bishops Tawton roundabout, which is expected to continue through to July this year. Drivers are warned of possible queues. It is part of the delayed £67 million North Devon Link Road scheme.
Your jobs to do in April
1. Towards the end of the month, you can start planting up hanging baskets for the summer. Always incorporate slow-release fertiliser and water holding gel. Keep them in the greenhouse for a few weeks.
2. Plant herbaceous perennials into well-prepared soil, we always add well-rotted manure to the soil to get them off to a flying start.
3. Deadhead daffodil and tulip flowers, remove the faded flowers and seed pod at the same time.
4. Tie in climbing and rambling roses as near to horizontal as possible, this will encourage more flowers to be produced.
5. Divide and replant waterlilies once they show signs of growth.
This month we start making hanging baskets. If you would like to have yours refilled or want to order new ones, please call in to the nursery or give us a call. We will keep them at the nursery until they are ready to be hung outside, usually around the third week of May.
After its successful return last year (photo right), the theme for the volunteer-run South Molton Carnival 2025 will be ‘up to you’!
“This gives everyone the opportunity to turn their own ideas into reality. We can’t wait to see what you all come up with!” said Claire Bracher from the organising committee.
It will be held on Saturday, September 27th, with the procession starting at 6pm and the Pannier Market will feature children’s rides, stalls and food vendors from around 4pm.
Fundraising events will be held in the coming months in the hope of making the carnival even bigger and better than before. Entry details will be available soon.
If you would like to help, either on the organising committee or as a marshall on the day, or would like to become a carnival sponsor, please email Claire: info@bar27.co.uk
Farm Life - spring forward into summer
by Roger Hill
I get excited this month because of what lies ahead. Spring is in the air and with it the hope of an exciting summer. Winter storms become a distant memory as the soil warms up and grass starts to accelerate its growth.
Lambs skip across the fields playing hide and seek with their friends. Cattle are released from their winter housing to gorge themselves on the succulent pastures. Spring sown crops emerge to bask in the warming sun.
There is also Easter to look forward to with all those yummy chocolate eggs! On a serious note though, I must spare a thought for egg farmers who have been affected by bird flu. To lose all their laying hens must be devastating.
Here on our small family farm we have our first vineyard tours of the season. Although just the buds are forming with no grapes as yet, the history plus a full explanation of the growing, maintenance and harvest seems to captivate the audience. It also could be due to the tastings at the end! April sees us welcome our first guests into the self catering barn. They too seem to enjoy our beautiful Mid Devon countryside springing to life.
‘Til next time, Roger #TuppertheTractor (tupperthetractor.com and quoitatcrossvineyard.com)
Enjoy a glass of Devon wine on our patio
Fatstock Show donates thousands to Blood Bikes
The South Molton Fatstock Show, held in the town’s Pannier Market at the beginning of December each year, has donated £4,821 raised at their 2024 event to the South West Blood Bikes service.
A cheque was presented at The Castle Inn, George Nympton at the end of February, which is in addition to £842 collected in buckets at the show.
“We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved with the show, and for the raising of such an amazing amount of money for our charity. We cannot thank you enough for your support,” said a spokesman for South West Blood Bikes, a volunteer run charity providing a life-saving out of hours
“A total of £5,663.48 will go towards supporting the amazing work South West Blood Bikes do across our local area,” said the show team.
“A huge thank you once again to everyone who supports the South Molton Fatstock Show! Your generosity makes a real difference in our community.”
courier service for the NHS across Devon.
Community Garden News
by Rebecca Blackman
We’ve been looking out for frogspawn in the South Molton Community Garden pond lately and were disappointed to find none at all. However, we later spotted a huge mass of frogspawn in a puddle on the plastic sheeting we use to cover the beds!
We’ll soon be removing those covers and the puddle would have dried up very quickly, so we decided to move the frogspawn to the pond. With buckets and trugs, we managed to scoop it all up.
South Molton Community Garden AGM will be held at the Methodist Church Hall on Friday, April 4th, at 7pm (all welcome). We will also be holding a stall in South Molton Pannier Market on Thursday, April 24th selling willow plant supports and hazel bean and pea sticks. We can offer a few training days for weaving the uprights if you’d like to make your own - contact Fran on 07833 914913 for details.
If you’d like to join us, visit the garden on a Thursday, 2-3pm (weather permitting). Alternatively, visit our website for more information: southmoltoncommunitygarden.co.uk or Facebook @southmoltoncommunitygarden
Driver arrested over Link Road pile-up
A motorist was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving following a multi-vehicle crash which left the North Devon Link Road closed for several hours.
Police were notified at around 9.30pm on Monday, March 10th to reports of a collision involving two cars and an oil tanker on the A361 at Swimbridge. Two occupants of one of the cars were injured as a result and were taken to hospital.
The driver of the other car, a 37-year-old man from Birmingham, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Highways and Fire Services attended the scene and the road was closed while enquiries and vehicle recovery were carried out.
Home seized and put up for sale
As part of North Devon Council’s ‘empty homes project’ an Order for Sale has been obtained at the County Court for an empty property in South Molton to recover council tax arrears.
The council is now in the process of instructing an estate agent to auction the property.
Changes propsed for councils
The government signalled in December its intent to end the current system of district, county and smaller unitary councils. In our area, it is proposed this would be one new authority covering North, Mid and East Devon alongside Torridge district and the City of Exeter. Devon County Council elections are still taking place on May 1st.
New trains for Tarka Line
Great Western Railway (GWR) says it will be adding new Class 175 trains (photo right) to the line between Barnstaple and Exeter to “improve reliability and services.”
“We are very supportive of GWR’s plan to run the newly-acquired class 175 ‘Coradia’ trains on the line in 2025, to help deal with the challenges associated with the current ageing fleet,” said Tim Steer, Railfuture ACE Rail lead & chair of Friends of Barnstaple Railway Station.
“The trains have arrived in Devon and require route testing and driver familiarisation, which should be completed later in the year. We can expect more three-carriage services per hour and with strategic planning, they can be adapted to take up to 5 carriages at peak times.”
North Devon MP Ian Roome added, “This is great news for passengers in North Devon! I have spoken a lot about the need for more reliable and efficient trains in our area with GWR, and these new Class 175 trains are a good step forward for our local rail network. I will continue pushing for better transport investment in North Devon.”
Visa extension for Ukrainians
A new scheme has been launched which will give refugees from the war in Ukraine an extra 18 months on their visas when they expire.
Through the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme, they can apply to change to a Ukrainian Permission Extension visa (UPE) up to 28 days before their visa ends. Once guests have applied, hosts may submit their application for the payments.
North Devon charity, The Pickwell Foundation works locally to provide assistance to refugees and asylum seekers.
It offers support to Ukrainians and their sponsors in northern Devon through the Homes for Ukraine scheme. More info: thepickwellfoundation.org.uk
Gearing up for rally
South Molton Vintage Rally 2025 is being held at Frankhill Farm, Rackenford on the weekend of May 31st and June 1st.
The organisers are asking anyone with vintage vehicles or machines to get in touch if they would like to display them. Entry forms can be down loaded from their website; southmoltonvintagerallyclub.com or call 01271 378019.
Town band donates to motor neurone charity
South Molton Town Band say they were delighted to hand over a cheque for £735 to the local MND Association (right), which was the result of the collection taken at their Christmas Eve Carols in the Pannier Market. They thanked everyone for their support.
Filleigh Cricket Club appeal
It’s one of the most iconic cricket grounds in North Devon ((right), and now Filleigh Cricket Club has launched a fundraising drive to refurbish its clubhouse and facilities. “We want to be an essential part of the local sport community offering access to cricket for juniors and adults, men and women. We want to be successful in local and Devon leagues, whilst continuing to be a welcoming and family friendly club,” said a spokesman. The appeal is being matched by the Sport England Movement campaign. To donate go to: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/filleigh-cricket-clubhouserefurbishment
Exhibition celebrates the history of Kings Nympton
A photographic exhibition is running at the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon from March 29th to May 5th, looking at the rich history of Kings Nympton.
There has been an important settlement there since before the Saxons built a church in the 10th century, and many local farms date back to the 14th & 15th centuries. Free admission - details online here: barnstaplemuseum.org.uk/whats-on/
The old Post Office - photo courtesy King’s Nympton History Society
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Agricultural Services
Bobcat Hire p39
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Jack Croft Contractors p38
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SJC Engineering p30
Appliance Repairs
Don Bailey p41
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TaxAssist Accountants p59
Architects
David Rice Architectural p37
Astronomy
Poltimore Inn p14
Building Services
Bobcat Hire p39
Jack Croft Contractors p38
Darren White p47
Hotworks Engineering p49
J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p57
LS Building Services p56
Nick Ager Haulage p45
Phoenix Creative p23
Sheds4You - back cover
Variety Building p58
W S Bricklaying p40
Camping
Exmoor Riverside camping p16
Care Services
Age Concern p14
The Firs Care Home p57
Cleaning
Glass Act Windows p26
Oven Wizards p48
Clothing & Embroidery
Heather Everitt Embroidery p8
Portlantis Clothing p52
Computing/Internet/Websites
CBM p40
The PC Geek p46
Decorating Plastering Tiling
CRD Decorating p50
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Phoenix Creative p23
DIY & Building Materials
Ardosia Slate p53
Nick Ager p45
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Electricians
Chris Thorne p46
T. W. Electrical p54
Engineering
Hotworks Engineering p49
Estate Agents
Exmoor Property p25
Michael Adey Property p25
Falconry
North Devon Hawk Walks p43
Financial Services
Philip Milton p59
Partners& p32/33
TaxAssist Accountants p59
Food & Drink
Exmoor Distillery p19
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Fuel Supplies
Harry Edgell Logs p54
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Funeral Services
Friendship & Sons p58
Furniture & Furnishings
Finishing Touches p28
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Custom Valets p52
DW Bodyworks p20
James Sherlock p4
Motor Works p2
TGB Automotive p44
TGB Vehicle Keys p49
Gardens & Landscaping
Andrew Symons p39
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Blooming Good Compost p47
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REQ Lady Gardener p30
Sheds4You - back cover
SJC Engineering p30
Variety Landscaping p58
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Jamaica Press p7
Hairdressers
Jo Evans Hair Design p26
Haulage & Transport
Nick Ager Haulage p45
Health & Wellbeing
Atlantic Home Eyecare p36
Day Lewis Pharmacy p35
Devon Ear Clinic p36
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Reflexology Andrea Phillips p26
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South Molton Eyecare p29
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Home Improvements/Maintenance
Ardosia Slate p53
Ashgrove Kitchens p55
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CRD Decorating p50
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Finishing Touches p28
Kitchen Exchange p45
J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p57
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LS Building Services p56
Phoenix Creative p23
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Sheds4You - back cover
Stove Centre p48
Variety Building & Landscapes p58
W S Bricklaying p40
Insurance Services
Partners& p32/33
Jewellers
Ellison Davies p27
Jobs
South West Care Homes p57
Legal services
Slee Blackwell p24
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South Molton Library p12
Locksmiths
Darren Smallbone p41
Medical
Day Lewis Pharmacy p35
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Metalwork
Industrial Coating Supplies p40
Music
A Side to B Side Records p7
First Friday Jazz p14
Queen’s Theatre p15
Opticians
Atlantic Home Eyecare p36
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Pets
Doggie Discounts p28
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Pharmacies
Day Lewis p35
Plants
Ash Moor Nursery p31
Plumbing & Heating
Mark Berry p42
MS Plumbing p59
Printing
Jamaica Press p7
Property (also see Estate Agents)
Exmoor Property p25
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Pubs & Restaurants
Bell Inn p10
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Poltimore Inn p14
Quince Honey Farm cover/p13
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Tip It Recycling p18
Reflexology
Andrea Phillips p26
Schools
Kings Nympton School p61
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The Libra School p21
School Uniforms
Heather Everitt Embroidery p8
Social Age Concern p14
Bishops Nympton Hall p12
Community Garden p47
Filleigh Village Hall p17
First Friday Jazz p14
Heasley Mil Hall p60
Oxham Hall p60
Queen’s Theatre p15
South Molton Library p12
Solicitors
Slee Blackwell p24
Sport
Badminton Filleigh p17
SMART Swim Centre p5
Storage
Snell Self Storage p55
Ucanstore p41
Telephone Engineers
CBM p40
Theatres
Queen’s Theatre p15
Tool Hire
Forent Tool Hire p20
Tourism
Exmoor Riverside p16
North Devon Hawk Walks p43
Queen’s Theatre p15
Quince Honey Farm cover/p13
Training
RE Training p44
TV Services
A3 Aerials p40
CBM p40
Vehicle Hire
Forent Van Hire p20
Venue Hire
Bishops Nympton Hall p12
Filleigh Village Hall p17
George Nympton Hall p17
Heasley Mill Hall p60
Oxham Hall p60
Web Design
The PC Geek p46
Windows
ATA Windows back cover
Darren Smallbone p41
Exmoor Fascias p41
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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
Go North Devon/Shopmobility 01271 328866
Age UK Devon 0333 241 2340
South Molton Pannier Market 07351 67734
E: hello@southmoltonpanniermarket.co.uk
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
Community groups
One South Molton
Website: onesouthmolton.com
South Molton Community Garden Email: southmoltoncommunitygarden.co.uk
South Molton Vintage Rally Club Website: southmoltonvintagerallyclub.com
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