Prestigious award for Molton Monthly Magazine; local climber aims for Paralympics; what’s on and much more
Molton Monthly Magazine - May 2025
Welcome to the May edition of Molton Monthly Magazine. I am proud and honoured to have won at the inaugural Northern Devon Flourishing Culture Awards, picking up the top prize for ‘rural community engagement’ for my work creating this publication over the past nine years. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to its continuing success - you can read more on page 8.
Congratulations to South Molton’s Emma Sing, starring - and scoring - for England in the Women’s Six Nations rugby internationals. Another inspirational sportsperson we feature is Marc Wyatt, who is now climbing for Britain and aiming to take part in the 2028 Paralympics. Good luck!
Communities are busy preparing for VE Day 80 in May, plus it is show season, so there’s a packed what’s on section. Apologies that some of advert text is on the small side, it has been a struggle fitting everything in.
It is what’s likely to be the last ever Devon County Council elections on May 1st, due to planned re-organisation of local authorities, and a list of candidates is on our website.
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 - May
P6-7
Photo of the month
P8 Top award for Molton Monthly
P11-17 What’s On
P18-19 Emma stars for England rugby
P22-23 Climber aims for Paralympics
P26-27
New Exmoor nature festival
P31 May gardening tips
P34-36
P38-39
Health & Wellbeing
Farm Life - May flowers
P37 New team at village stores
P43 Carnival 2025 - it’s up to you!
P47
South Molton Community Garden
P50-52 News roundup
P60-61 Village Halls and Schools
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 5,300 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.
Riding high
by Peter Robinson
Whether it’s rural life like this, wildlife, nature, a landscape or seascape, 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
It’s the first time in my nine years at the helm of Molton Monthly Magazine that I have used one of my own pictures as photo of the month - but it was a wonderful moment of serendipity atop Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor.
Leslie Silverlock on Buckthorn (left) and Rachel Campbell-Johnston riding Blackbird (right) were taking part in a West Somerset & Exmoor Bridleways Association charity fun ride when they pulled up to take in the stunning views on a glorious spring Sunday. By chance, my wife Bianca and I arrived at the same moment having walked up to the Beacon. Not knowing who they were, I thought it could make a lovely picture with the sun directly above them, and asked if they would mind if I took their photo.
It turns out that Leslie and Rachel are already fans of Molton Monthly Magazine through their pivotal work with the charity Exmoor Young Voices, which supports young people living and working across Exmoor - recent recipients of the King’s Award for voluntary service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
The Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, Mr Mohammed Saddiq, will present Exmoor Young Voices with their prestigious award in Dulverton on May 17th.
Top award for Molton Monthly
At the inaugural Northern Devon Flourishing Culture Awards 2025, Peter Robinson came away with top honours for his work publishing Molton Monthly Magazine over the past nine years, winning the category for ‘Rural Community Engagement’.
This prestigious event is part of North Devon & Torridge District Council’s Flourishing Culture Strategy. The awards celebrate people, groups, and organisations who have made a significant impact on the cultural life of communities in North Devon and Torridge.
Photo by Dave Keightley
“Just to receive so many nominations was incredible, but to win this award is absolutely amazing,” said Peter. “I would like to say a personal ‘thank you’ to you all, because this award is in no small part down to you - my hard working delivery team, the contributors, advertisers past and present and of course the readers. A wholehearted thank you for being part of the continued success of Molton Monthly Magazine.”
Robinson (left) receiving his Dartington Crystal award from broadcaster and event host Seth Conway
More than 170 groups and individuals were nominated, Peter was selected by an independent panel of judges, who said, “this award is in recognition of your cultural contribution to our local community through your innovation, talent and hard work.” The awards ceremony was held at The Park Hotel in Barnstaple on March 28th.
Other local winners included Jo StewartSmith and Amanda McCormack in the Digital, Film and Moving Image category for ‘Boat Stories’, and Mandy Harding for The Benita Project in the Innovation category.
Molton Monthly Magazine was also named South West Rural Enterprise Champion 2023.
Peter
What’s
On - May 2025 pages 11 - 17 (plus village halls on p60)
Please contact event organisers before attending, as details are subject to change Exhibition until May 5th: ‘Kings Nympton - a village in North Devon’ at the Museum of Barnstaple VE Day 80th Anniversary May 8th & 10th - see below and page 12 for more community events
Exmoor Nature Festival May 15th to June 1st - see pages 26 - 27 for details
1st - 7am Devon County Council elections (polling stations close 10pm)
1st - 9.45am Coffee Morning with Christian Aid at the Assembly Rooms, South Molton (ends 12pm)
1st - 9am Devon & Cornwall Police drop in session South Molton Pannier Market (ends 1pm)
1st - 12pm Green Willow Folk Group perform at St Mary Magdalene Church, South Molton (ends 12.45pm)
1st - 7pm South Molton Backgammon Club (fortnightly) The Coaching Inn: joolzgammon@gmail.com
2nd - 8pm First Friday Jazz presents live music at Swimbridge Jubilee Hall (advert page 16)
4th - 10am Flea Market at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 3pm)
6th - 10am Devon & Cornwall Police drop in session at Chulmleigh Town Hall (ends 12pm)
6th - 7.15pm South Molton & District Flower Club - ‘April’s Showers bring May’s Flowers’ Filleigh VH
6th - 7.30pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall (every Tuesday) - info 01769 540036
8th - 9.30pm VE Day lighting of Chulmleigh Beacon (see page 12 for other community VE Day events)
9th - 11am South Molton Repair Cafe at the YMCA, Mill Street (advert page 16)
9th - 6.45pm for 7.30pm Quiz Night with Jon Dunkley at Filleigh Village Hall (advert page 60)
9th - 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm) Chulmleigh Rural Cinema presents ‘Conclave’ (12A) 10th - 9am Coffee Morning for Devon Air Ambulance at Chulmleigh Town Hall
10th - 6pm Family stargazing event at The Poltimore Inn, North Molton (advert page 52)
10th & 11th - Musical ‘Trial by Jury’ with South Molton Singers/Petrovian Orchestra at The Assembly Rooms South Molton (7.30pm Sat, 3pm Sun) - tickets £6 on the door and at Amory Centre (U18 free) 13th - 10am South Molton u3a presentation ‘Otters’ with Stephen Powles at Filleigh Village Hall 13th - 7pm Martin Pailthorpe ex BBC photographer talk at South Molton Parish Church AGM
14th - 6.30pm for 7pm Umberleigh Community Cinema - ‘Anora’ (X): umberleighvillagehall.co.uk/community-cinema 14th - 7.30pm Woodland management/biodiversity talk; Friends of S.M. Woodland AGM, The Coaching Inn 14th - 7.30pm Bingo at Chittlehampton Village Hall - info 01769 540036 15th to 17th - 7.30am Devon County Show, Westpoint: devoncountyshow.co.uk
15th - 10am Benefits Clinic with Age Concern at the Amory Centre, South Molton (advert page 16)
15th - 12.30pm South Molton Lunch Club (age 60+) at The Coaching Inn (advert page 16)
17th - 9am Coffee Morning & Plant Sale - Chulmleigh & District Garden Society, Chulmleigh Town Hall 17th - 9am Devon & Cornwall Police drop in session South Molton Pannier Market (ends 1pm)
17th - 12pm Lunchtime Open Mic session Coaching Inn, South Molton: southmoltonacoustic.co.uk
18th - 10am Kings Nympton Classic vintage vehicles, parade, refreshments at the parish hall (ends 1pm) 18th - 9am Salvage Fair at South Molton Pannier Market (ends 2pm)
19th - 7pm South Molton Sisters W.I. monthly meeting at the YMCA - fun, tea and nibbles (ends 9pm)
20th - 10.30am Parkinsons Café for sufferers & carers at South Molton Library: 01769 572380 (ends 12pm)
20th - 7.30pm Acoustic Night ‘unplugged’ Coaching Inn, South Molton: southmoltonacoustic.co.uk
25th - 10.30am Roar on the Moor, classic scrambler racing Yarde Gate, North Molton (advert page 16) 28th to 31st - 50th Anniversary visit to South Molton from Livarot Twinning Association: 01769 573558
30th - 2.30pm South Molton Keyboard & Light Music Club concert with Claire Greig Methodist Church Hall 31st - 7.30pm Eyes down for Meat and Poultry Bingo at Chittlehamholt Village Hall
31st & June 1st - 10am South Molton Vintage Rally, Rackenford (see advert page 14)
Bishops Nympton Parish Hall - events page 12; South Molton Library - events page 12 Filleigh, George Nympton, Chittlehampton and Oxham Village Halls - adverts p60 Barkham Exmoor - spring concert programme: barkham-exmoor.co.uk/what-s-on-at-barkham Chulmleigh & District Garden Society meet 2nd Mondays 7.30pm, all welcome: dianaM@farmline.com
Create ‘n’ Chat Group 2pm-4pm South Molton Church Hall, Duke Street 8th & 22nd - info; 01769 574187 North Devon Ramblers - for walks in May please see: northdevonramblers.org.uk (07599 093973)
Scrapstore YMCA South Molton Drop-in Craft Sessions; 10.30am -1.30pm 9th & 23rd; £2 donation requested - plus Scrapstore open on Tuesdays 9.30am - 12.30pm
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Emma Sing is on song for England’s Red Roses!
South Molton rugby star Emma Sing scored a late try and three conversion kicks, as England’s Red Roses ran out 38-5 winners over Italy in their Women’s Six Nations opening game in York.
The BBC TV commentary team singled her out for having a ‘bright performance’ and she was one of three mentioned as being in the running for player of the match.
Mum Wendy told Molton Monthly Magazine, “When she walked out onto the pitch It was such a proud moment, we cheered loudly after each successful conversion (poor people in front of us!). Then she scored a try and that was a fantastic feeling, we are super proud of her achievements.”
Emma has been on top form for her club Gloucester-Hartpury who this season became the first to win three premiership titles back to back.
She was also top scorer in the league with 163 points, scoring 9 tries, 53 conversions, and 4 penalty kicks.
Wendy added, “We hope her performance will see her get match time for the Red Roses in the Women’s Rugby World Cup being held in England this August and September. It would be the icing on the cake, especially if the ladies win their home world cup!”
Emma scoring one of three conversion kicks - photo RFU Collection via Getty Images
Touch down! Emma Sing scores for England - photo RFU Collection via Getty Images
Marc is climbing to the top
He’s a man on a mission, and now para athlete Marc Wyatt has been selected for the GB Paraclimbing Team - finishing in an amazing 7th place in his first ever international competition in Amsterdam.
The 43 year old from South Molton had his left leg amputated at the age of 7 following a birth defect and unsuccessful operations. Marc has been training at the town’s Rock & Rapid Adventure Centre, who have become one of his key sponsors.
“Throughout my life I have had a deep passion for sport and have been working in the fitness industry for 15 years. I have also been playing amputee football and have proudly competed both nationally and internationally for England,” said Marc.
This page and opposite - Marc is aiming to climb for Britain in the 2028 Paralympics in the USA
Marc’s goal is to climb for Britain in the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles. He is completely self funded and is looking for more sponsors to help with training and competition costs.
“Being a self funded athlete presents significant challenges for me, balancing full-time work and family responsibilities,” said Marc. “If I can raise £5,000 a year it will enable me to focus on my performance and achieve my Paralympic dream.”
When Keith Crockford at Rock & Rapid Adventures first encouraged Marc to try climbing he had to overcome a fear of heights! “It’s great to see Marc progress the way he has and what he has achieved. Representing your country in any sport is an amazing achievement and we are happy to support him.” To become one of Marc’s sponsors email: marcaaronwyatt@hotmail.com
New festival celebrates nature on Exmoor
Running for the first time this month, Exmoor Nature Festival 2025 takes place over two weeks from May 17th to June 1st, and will feature more than 60 events and activities celebrating wildlife and wellbeing across the National Park.
Festival organiser Julie Colman said, “I’m delighted that the new Exmoor Nature Festival will be such a busy and varied fortnight, with so many events showcasing wildlife, the benefits of nature for human health and the sheer beauty of Exmoor.”
“Visitors and the local community will be able to enjoy a wide range of experiences across the area, showcasing what our unique natural environment has to offer here. It’s a great line-up; from family fun days, forest bathing and marine life watching, to wildlife trails, kayak adventures, farm walks and outdoor yoga, there really is something for everyone!”
You can pick up a free printed programme from the National Park Centres in Dulverton, Dunster and Lynmouth (open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm) and at various other outlets across the Greater Exmoor area.
Find more info and an online version of the programme of the festival events here: exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/nature-and-landscape/exmoor-nature-festival
Go wild on Exmoor - photo by Jurgi Moorhouse
Your jobs to do in May
1. Apply a liquid fertiliser to spring-flowering bulbs, this will encourage them to have more flowers next year and help prevent daffodil blindness.
2. Sweet peas need training and tying in to their supports to encourage them to climb and make a good display.
3. Prune spring flowering shrubs such as Chaenomeles, Choisya and Ribes after flowering. Viburnum tinus can also be trimmed this month.
4. Ensure newly planted trees and shrubs do not dry out. It has been an incredibly dry start to this spring, a good soak once or twice a week is more effective than a small amount of water each day.
5. Nesting season is in full swing now, so make sure you check for bird nests before trimming hedges.
Later this month you can finally start planting out summer bedding and create beautiful displays in your pots and containers with patio plants. This year we have even more choice, with lots of new bedding, patio and hanging basket plants. Ready made hanging baskets are also available this month.
Until next month, Jenny Howells Opening Times
Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm
New team at community shop
North Molton’s community shop has a new management team in place for 2025. It is led by Susie Keenan, aided by Anne Johnson and Jan Mason (pictured left). “Together they have a wealth of retail experience and boundless energy and enthusiasm to drive the shop forward,” said spokesman David Heath. “We are all very excited to welcome them on board and wish them every success.” New volunteers are welcome: shop@northmoltonshop.com or 01769 740093
Farm Life - April showers bring forth May flowers
by Roger Hill
Certainly wild flowers have been vibrant this spring, although can you guess what those are in my photo (opposite page)? They are actually turnips, planted for the sheep, that bolted and put on this magnificent yellow display.
We almost considered giraffes to eat them because they grew so tall, but did decide to leave some purely because they bees were enjoying them so much. Hopefully our little friends will have had a bumper start to the year after a disastrous 2024, when only 30% of honey was harvested. It should bode well for the season.
May is a busy but exciting month, with sheep shearing, silaging and a visit to the Devon County Show. We are taking my cousin from Perth in Australia, who is staying with us for six weeks, to the big event at Westpoint (May 15th to 17th).
Born in Devon, before emigrating, she likes to be busy catching up with family and friends plus visiting UK film locations she watches on Aussie television. We haven’t told her exactly how busy she will be here on the farm... because we are planting another 2,000 vines by hand. Still a glass of vino at the end of the day should help! ‘Til next time, Roger #TuppertheTractor (tupperthetractor.com and quoitatcrossvineyard.com)
Spring gold, but do you know what they are?
Carnival 2025 - It’s Up To You!
Turn your ideas into reality for this year’s South Molton Carnival on Saturday, September 27thwith the theme of ‘it’s up to you’! Last year was a great success and the volunteer organising team are hoping to make it even better this year, with plenty of floats in the parade and lots of fun things to do in the town’s Pannier Market.
Would you like to be a Carnival Ambassador? This is open to all 11 to 18 year-olds from the South Molton community, and the wonderful art competition for children is returning too. “To help us manage the event we need marshalls and stewards on the day from 4pm, but also sponsorship which will help to provide more free activities and rides for children in the Pannier Market,” said Kim Maxted from the organising committee.
Application forms for floats, the art competition and ambassadors are on the carnival Facebook page or collect from; The Amory Centre, The Cheese Larder, Rachael’s Bakery, South Molton Rotary shop and Bar27.
There will be a 2025 colour brochure delivered locally. If you would like to help by advertising in it, sponsorship, or in any other way, please contact Kim or Claire Bracher: info@bar27.co.uk
South Molton Community Garden News
by Rebecca Blackman
Our Community Garden team days have got off to a brilliant start this year, and we’ve shared some wonderfully productive days working together in the spring weather.
The raspberry patch is pruned and tidied, we’ve planted potatoes in one of our shared plots (right) and work is continuing on the compost area. We found plenty of well-rotted compost while we were clearing one of the bins and that’s all been added to the communal plots.
Our bee hotel is assembled but the cocoons haven’t started hatching just yet. We’re hopeful they all survived the winter and they will emerge once the weather is warm enough. The next few sessions will be focusing on preparing the seed beds and making sure they’re ready for sowing. They’re still covered, which should give us a head start this spring.
If you’d like to join our friendly team, please visit the garden on a Thursday afternoon, 2-3pm, weather permitting. You can visit our website for more information: southmoltoncommunitygarden.co.uk or see Facebook @southmoltoncommunitygarden
Photo by Karolina Andreasova
Warning over cattle theft
A police investigation is underway after five Angus cross bullocks were stolen from a farm near Bampton between 7.30pm on April 9th and 9am the next day.
Officers warn that livestock thefts are on the increase in both Devon and Cornwall, stating, “Farmers please be vigilant for any suspicious activity from people or vehicles on or around your land.” If you have any information about livestock thefts please phone 101 quoting reference 151 of 10/04/2025.
Storm overflows ‘halved’ claim
South West Water says storm overflow spills in North Molton halved last year following upgrades to the village’s sewage treatment plant.
With 2024 the wettest on record, the company claims there were 101 ‘spills’, compared to 202 the year before. A new storage tank has been built to provide extra capacity during periods of heavy rain.
Jay Harris from South West Water
Hen charity is 20!
The Rose Ash based British Hen Welfare Trust celebrated its 20th birthday in April. Founded by Jane Howorth MBE, the charity has rehomed more than one million former commercial battery hens since it began in 2005. To find out more, check out their website: bhwt.org.uk
Show season begins
The three-day Devon County Show gets underway at Westpoint on May 15th, with actor Martin Clunes opening the popular Festival of Heavy Horses. On Sunday, May 18th the popular Kings Nympton Classic returns to the village with a varied display of vehicles. Then on the weekend of May 31st and June 1st, the action heads over to Rackenford for the annual South Molton Vintage Rally. Please see the what’s on section starting on page 12 for more info.
Grant for Chulmleigh
Chulmleigh Parish Council will receive £36,935 towards the cost of improvements at Red Lion Corner (right), which will include a new shelter, planters, seating and a cycle stand. The allocation is funded by Section 106 contributions from the Leigh Road development. The remainder of the scheme’s cost will be funded by the town council.
Hall’s official ‘opening’
North Devon MP Ian Roome was joined by his predecessor Selaine Saxby to ‘cut the ribbon’ (right) on the newly refurbished Chittlehampton Village Hall on March 22nd. They described the quick completion of the improvements as a “credit to the community”. Much of the work was funded by a £264,000 grant from the Government’s Community Ownership Fund. More details and recognition of all funders can be seen at: chittlehamptonvillagehall.co.uk
Molton Monthly Magazine business directory
Agricultural Services
Bobcat Hire p39
CF Fencing p26
Jack Croft Contractors p38
Andrew Symons front cover
SJC Engineering p30
Appliance Repairs
Don Bailey p41
Accountancy & bookkeeping
TaxAssist Accountants p59
Architects
David Rice Architectural p50
Astronomy
Poltimore Inn p52
Building Services
Bobcat Hire p39
Jack Croft Contractors p38
Darren White p47
Hotworks Engineering p49
J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p57
Nick Ager Haulage p45
Phoenix Creative p39
Rowan Oak Framing p23
Sheds4You - back cover
Variety Building p58
W S Bricklaying p40
Camping
Exmoor Riverside camping p20
South Ford Farm p27
Care Services
Age Concern p16
The Firs Care Home p57
Cleaning
Glass Act Windows p37
Oven Wizards p48
Clothing & Embroidery
Heather Everitt Embroidery p8
Portlantis Clothing p51
Computing/Internet/Websites
CBM p40
The PC Geek p46
Decorating Plastering Tiling
CRD Decorating p51
John Scoble Decorating p37
Passmore Plastering p18
Phoenix Creative p39
DIY & Building Materials
Ardosia Slate p54
Nick Ager p45
RGB South Molton p46
Electricians
Chris Thorne p54
T. W. Electrical p51
Engineering
Hotworks Engineering p49
Estate Agents
Exmoor Property p25
Michael Adey Property p25
Falconry
North Devon Hawk Walks p53
Financial Services
Philip Milton p59
Partners& p32/33
TaxAssist Accountants p59
Food & Drink
Dine 27 p4
Exmoor Distillery p22
The Cheese Larder p18
Fuel Supplies
Winson Fuels p55
Funeral Services
Friendship & Sons p58
Furniture & Furnishings
Finishing Touches p28
Garage Services
Custom Valets p26
DW Bodyworks p44
Motor Works p2
TGB Automotive p44
TGB Vehicle Keys p49
Gardens & Landscaping
Andrew Symons front cover
Ash Moor Nursery p31
Blooming Good Compost p47
BWA Gardening p30
CF Fencing p26
Darren White p47
Four Seasons p30
Garden Services p30
REQ Lady Gardener p30
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
Devon Ear Clinic p36
Hannah Sparks Therapy p51
North Devon Ear Clinic p34
Reflexology Andrea Phillips p26
South Molton Medical Centre p35
South Molton Eyecare p29
Step Ahead p34
Home Improvements/Maintenance
Ardosia Slate p54
Ashgrove Kitchens p55
Care4bathrooms p50
CRD Decorating p51
David Rice Architectural p50
Dream Doors North Devon p56
Finishing Touches p28
Home Solutions p56
Kitchen Exchange p45
J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p57
John Scoble Decorating p37
Passmore Plastering p18
Phoenix Creative p39
RGB South Molton p46
Rowan Oak Framing p23
Sheds4You - back cover
Stove Centre p48
W S Bricklaying p40
Insurance Services
Partners& p32/33
Jewellers
Ellison Davies p29
Jobs
South West Care Homes p57
Legal services
Slee Blackwell p24
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
First Friday Jazz p16
Opticians
Atlantic Home Eyecare p36
South Molton Eyecare p29
Pets
Doggie Discounts p28
Market Vets p21
Pawsome Pooches Spa p51
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)
Bateman Hosegood p19
Exmoor Property p25
Michael Adey Property p25
Pubs & Restaurants
Bell Inn p10
Exmoor Riverside p20
Grove Inn p9
Mitre Inn p53
Poltimore Inn p52
Quince Honey Farm p13
Recyling/Rubbish Clearance
Tip It Recycling p37
Schools
Kings Nympton School p61
South Molton Primary p61
School Uniforms
Heather Everitt Embroidery p8
Social Age Concern p16
Bishops Nympton Hall p12
Community Garden p47
Filleigh Village Hall p60
First Friday Jazz p16
Oxham Hall p60
Queen’s Theatre p15
South Molton Library p12
VE Day 2025 p17
Solicitors
Slee Blackwell p24
Sport
Classic Scrambling p16
SMART Swim Centre p5
Storage
Snell Self Storage p55
Ucanstore p41
Surveyors
Bateman Hosegood p19
Telephone Engineers
CBM p40
Theatres
Queen’s Theatre p15
Tool Hire
Forent Tool Hire p43
Tourism
Exmoor Riverside p20
North Devon Hawk Walks p53
South Molton Vintage Rally p14
Queen’s Theatre p15
Quince Honey Farm p13
TV Services
A3 Aerials p40
CBM p40
Vehicle Hire
Forent Van Hire p43
Veterinary Services
Market Vets p21
Village Halls
Bishops Nympton Hall p12
Chittlehampton Hall p60
Filleigh Village Hall p60
George Nympton Hall p60
Oxham Hall p60
Web Design
The PC Geek p46
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
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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