Molton Monthly March 2022

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Code Red! Storm Eunice batters North Devon

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Molton Monthly - March 2022 Welcome to the March edition of Molton Monthly. Storm Eunice has swept across Devon and the rest of the UK leaving a trail of damage, prompting a rare red weather warning for our part of the county and the council declaring a major incident.

Homes and businesses were left without power, some for more than 48 hours, roads were blocked by falling trees including the link road (cover photo by Sophie Griffiths) and buildings were badly damaged. Thankfully there were no reports of serious injuries in our area, despite the 80mph plus gales. There’s a round-up and photos inside (pages 18-19).

I delayed printing this month, to include the fantastic news that the brave rowers featured last month have completed their epic 3,000 mile Atlantic Crossing! It hasn’t been plain sailing for local lads James Bevan and Dom Thorne, but they are safe on dry land in Barbados and have raised thousands for mental health charities (pages 26-27).

Are you planning a party for your community for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June?

If so please email me details asap - in this edition we look back at Gordon Bray’s photos from the Silver Jubilee in 1977 (p42-43).

If you have photos of previous celebrations from the Queen’s 70 year reign, please get in touch so we can share them with our readers.

And finally, the clocks go forward an hour on March 27th, and it’s also Mother’s Day! As always, please shop local and stay safe.

Pete Robinson, Editor & publisher Molton Monthly is also published free to read on our website moltonmonthly.co.uk and we have daily news updates on Facebook and Instagram @MoltonMonthly

What’s Inside - March P6-7 P8 P11-14 P18-19 P22 P23 P26-27 P28 P31 P34-37 P38-39 P42-43

Photo of the month Chittlehampton school could close What’s On Storm Eunice blasts North Devon Covid jab clinic success Tourist attraction dementia award Atlantic rowers dig deep to finish Housing consultation advert March gardening tips Health & Wellbeing Farm Life - new arrivals Queen’s jubilee past and present

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The real ‘good life’ - part 3 Community News Schools and Learning Index of Advertisers Local Information

South Molton Business Association is open to anyone running or planning to start a business in South Molton and the surrounding 32 parishes. SMBA - ‘promoting investment & growth in the community’.

Please visit smba.info to find out more about the benefits of joining us.

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On reflection

by Jan Potts

Exmoor ponies are one of the most iconic breeds across our stunning rural landscape.

Jan Potts captured this peaceful moment of reflection for our March photo of the month.

“I’m not a photographer as such, but like to take a few snaps each day of Exmoor

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scenery throughout the seasons, especially the wildlife, trees and native flower species we get on the moor,” Jan told Molton Monthly. Her photo was taken while walking around Ley Hill, near the picturesque Horner Wood. You can see more of her photography on Twitter: @Tufters1

Whether it’s a wildlife like this, a landscape, rural life, sports, special events, a local character or something else - please keep emailing us your pictures. We usually only feature one each month in the magazine, but show more on our Instagram and Facebook pages: @MoltonMonthly

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Doubts for future of Chittlehampton school

A consultation is underway over the future of Chittlehampton C of E Primary School due to falling pupil numbers. Founded in 1865, the school could close as soon as August 31st.

North Devon MP Selaine Saxby (above) visited the village recently and said the future looks bleak, “I do understand why this consultation is taking place but if it does close, it is likely to be closed forever which would be very sad.”

The school has a capacity of 56, but currently has only 15 pupils with five due to leave at the end of this school year.

Writing on Facebook, parent Rebecca MacMills said, “This wonderful school is so much part of the community, it would be a tragedy if it closes. The kind of caring and personal education that the children get is just so special - it really is worth saving if it can.”

Mum Davina Haydon said, “The teaching is amazing at this school. My son is only in reception but has already learnt so much.”

Stuart Govier added, “Such a shame. As a former pupil this is heartbreaking to read.”

The consultation ends on April 4th, and information can be found on the school website or online here: devon.gov.uk/haveyoursay/consultations/ consultation-on-the-future-ofchittlehampton-c-of-e-primary-school/

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What’s On - March 2022

Contact organisers to check events are still running, with Covid-19 guidelines subject to change

2nd - 6pm Beavers at Landkey - presentation on the possible reintroduction of beavers to help combat flooding, with Chris Jones and North Devon Biosphere at the Old School Centre, Landkey (free event) 3rd - 10am Flea Market at South Molton Pannier Market 4th - 7.30pm Drama@ presents ‘Capulets’ at West Buckland Village Hall, with Bicycle Repair Man (page 12) 4th - 7.30pm Chulmleigh & District Society presents talk by Johnathan Edmunds about John Gay, of Beggars’ Opera fame and Barnstaple man, at Chulmleigh Pavilion (phone 01769 581398) 4th - 8pm First Friday Jazz featuring South West City Swing at Swimbridge Jubilee Hall (advert page12) 5th - 7.15pm Bingo for South Molton in Bloom at the Coaching Inn, South Molton (advert page 12) 5th - 7.30pm Drama@ presents ‘Capulets’ at Goodleigh Village Hall, with Bicycle Repair Man (page 12) 6th - 11am Sunday Brunch and bar at West Buckland Village Hall (ends 2pm) 7th - 7.30pm Cancer Research AGM at Quince Honey Farm - new members welcome to join the group 11th - 7.30pm Eyes down for South Molton Vintage Rally Club Bingo at The Coaching Inn (advert p14) 11th - 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm) Chulmleigh Rural Cinema presents ‘Spencer’ (12A) - tickets £5 or £4.50 members - refreshments available, contactless payment and face coverings encouraged (advert p14) 11th - 7.30pm Drama@ presents ‘Capulets’ South Molton Assembly Rooms, with Bicycle Repair Man (p12) 12th - 6.30pm for 7pm Quiz night with lasagne or fish pie and free draw ticket £10 (teams of 3-5).

Book by March 7th - phone: 01598760332 or email: t.hussell.filleigh@btinternet.com 19th - 3pm ‘Unnoticed South Molton’ film launch at the Assembly rooms (advert p14/story p52) 20th - 10am Salvage Fair at South Molton Pannier Market 25th - 7.30pm Passacaglia in Concert at Colleton Manor (01769 581398 - chulmleighsociety@outlook.com) 26th - Max’s Big Camp Out in aid of North Devon Hospice: maxsbigcampout.justgiving.com Tuesdays - 7.45pm Whist Drive at Chittlehampton Village Hall Thursdays & Saturdays - 8.30am market day at South Molton Pannier Market Text only what’s on listings are free, deadline 12th each month. Display adverts may carry a charge.

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Storm Eunice batters Devon

Photos on this page by Karolina Andreasova

Winds of more than 80mph felled dozens of trees, damaged buildings and brought down power lines as Storm Eunice blasted across the county, with North Devon among the worst affected areas.

The storm on February 18th prompted the Met Office to issue a rare red weather warning, due to the possible risk to life and Devon County Council declared a major incident. There were more than 170 power cuts leaving 35,000 households across Devon without electricity, some for more than 48 hours, including properties at Kings Nympton, Filleigh and on Exmoor.

The Square and surrounding roads in South Molton were closed when the roof of the clock tower (above right) was lifted by the storm, along with damage to other buildings.

South Molton Swimming Pool (above) was closed when part of the roof was ripped off.

The community woodland was also badly affected, with several trees brought down.

Schools were closed for the day as a precaution, and bus and rail services in North Devon were cancelled. Gusts of 83mph were recorded at the weather monitoring station at Chivenor.

Roads were blocked with fallen trees, including the A361 link road at West Buckland (opposite right). The A377 was closed with trees down at Portsmouth Arms and Eggesford and power lines near Umberleigh. Trees also blocked roads at Chulmleigh, North Molton, Filleigh, George Nympton, Meshaw and Heasley Mill.

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Above, power line down on A377 north of Umberleigh picture by Claire Large.

Below, Sophie Norris took this photo at Meshaw.

A361 at West Buckland Photo by Sophie Griffiths

One of many trees down in South Molton Community Woodland Photo Karolina Andreasova

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Pop up vaccine clinic success Almost 70 people took advantage of South Molton’s first pop-up Covid-19 vaccine clinic held in the Assembly Rooms.

Organisers say they were pleased with the response, stating that there was a wide mix of ages, and about 30% of those attending getting 1st and 2nd vaccine doses.

Local vaccine co-ordinator John Thornton said, “That’s very encouraging as it shows the benefit of bringing the vaccine clinics to local communities like South Molton, especially as there are people unable to get to Barnstaple, whether that’s down to disabilities or time constraints.”

“Those getting their first vaccines say they were delighted to finally have had it.”

Members of the Armed Forces (above) were deployed to help with the vaccine roll-out.

Pop clinics in South Molton were held on January 25th and February 22nd, with a third due to go ahead on March 22nd.

As the government lifted remaining Covid restrictions, positive cases remained high locally with 613 in North Devon, and 612 in Mid Devon recorded in the third week of February (down from more than 1,000 each).

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Honey farm’s dementia award

Rebecca Butler (centre) receives the award for Quince Honey Farm

The team at Quince Honey Farm have become a ‘Dementia Aware Company’. Through the Purple Angel Global Dementia Awareness Programme, staff have learned how to provide a welcoming and understanding service to those with the condition.

Dementia programme ambassadors Stephen and Christine Lock (above) say they’re delighted to welcome the South Molton tourist attraction to the scheme, “Staff have gained the knowledge of how to recognise people suffering from dementia and help them enjoy their visit.”

Quince Honey Farm team manager Karen Jewell added, “It’s important to make sure all our visitors feel comfortable. We’re very proud to display the Purple Angel symbol in our window.”

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Two months at sea - rowers complete Atlantic Crossing For almost 60 days, they rowed and rowed, and rowed. 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean from Gran Canaria to Port St Charles in Barbados. Four men in a tiny rowing boat, Cockleshell Endeavour, facing the raw power of the sea and winter storms, and even running out of food.

Two of the quartet are James Bevan from Atherington and Dom Thorne from High Bickington, they were too exhausted and hungry to talk about their epic experience on landing on February 20th. Their first words off the boat were, “We’re never doing this again!”

Their support team said they were immensely proud. “The boys have endured the hardest of conditions over the last couple of months. The grit and determination they have shown has been remarkable. It has all been worth it to support mental health and give it the visibility it deserves,” said Hannah Gascoigne, their social media manager and Dom’s girlfriend.

Dom used to play rugby for South Molton and now coaches the women’s premiership team for the Exeter Chiefs. James is a former Deputy Head Boy at Chulmleigh College and now works as a sports scientist in the academy at Exeter City Football Club.

They took turns on the oars, each pair rowing for two hours, while they other two tried to snatch some sleep - 24 hours a day. The lads nicknamed their boat ‘Stanno’ after the Exeter City football player Adam Stansfield who died aged 31 from a rare form of cancer.

They ran out of food with a week to go, surviving on emergency rations. Among the highlights, James Bevan celebrated his 25th birthday half way across the ocean.

They embarked on the sea voyage to raise awareness and funds for mental health charities - so far raising £12,000 of their £40,000 target. If you’d like to support them you can donate here: gofundme.com/f/atlantic-row-wr-attemptfor-mental-health-services

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On dry land - James Bevan far left and Dom Thorn next to him, with their teammates

Arriving in Barbados in the dark on Cockleshell Endeavour

59 days, 13 hours and 47 minutes to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean

We’ll have interviews with James and Dom in next month’s Molton Monthly

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Jobs to do in March 1. Prune clematis. Prune early flowering varieties once their flowers have finished and summer flowering ones before they start into active growth.

2. Feed trees, shrubs and hedges with a slow-release fertiliser by lightly forking it into the soil surface.

3. Continue to deadhead winter pansies to stop them setting seed. This will encourage flushes of new flowers throughout the spring.

4. Mulch rhubarb with a thick layer of well-rotted manure to keep it healthy and reduce moisture loss through the soil. Take care not to cover the crown.

5. Keep an eye out for slugs as the weather warms. Pay attention to soft, new growth, which slugs love. Use nematodes, beer traps or night-time hunts with a torch.

This month at the nursery it’s all about bedding, patio and hanging basket plants.

We will pot up tens of thousands in the next few weeks, so they are ready for you to plant into baskets from mid-April, or to plant out from mid-May onwards. We are very conscious this year that there will be a lot of patriotic red, white and blue colour schemes so we have ordered lots of extra plants in those colours!

Until next month, Jenny Howells

10% off all 2 litre herbaceous perennials valid until March 31st 2022 with this voucher Opening times: Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Highlighting homelessness

Photo: Guy Harrop

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Farm Life - new arrivals

by Roger Hill

March is traditionally the busiest month for lambing here in Devon. Long working hours.

Sleepless nights. 24/7 care, but very rewarding. Ask any shepherd and they will say it is the most magical time within the farming calendar. I’m sure it was the same 11,000 years ago when the first sheep were domesticated.

The next busy period is usually shearing in early summer and my back is testament to the thousands I have clipped! Today though, it is popular to winter shear before the ewes lamb. It enthrals me to watch the skill of the young shearers and how quickly the ewes adapt by eating an extra breakfast (see photo right).

Many towns like South Molton were originally built by the wealth of the wool trade, and it remains such a versatile and sustainable commodity. Not just for clothing but carpets, duvets, insulation and even as a mulch.

Unfortunately the 3kg to 4kg of fleece is now worth very little, but for the long term health of the sheep they have to be shorn each year. There was one exception in Australia where one ram had escaped the gathering for more than six years. Baarach’s fleece weighed in at a whopping 35kg - now that is a woolly jumper!

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

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Sheep sheared and tucking in to breakfast!

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The Queen’s Jubilee - looking back as preparations begin Communities across North Devon are busy making plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June.

As we look forward to marking Her Majesty’s incredible 70 year reign, we’re taking a look back at some of the special commemorations since her Coronation.

While there have been several jubilees, it was perhaps the Silver Jubilee in June 1977 which was the most memorable, and photographer Gordon Bray has sent in these wonderful pictures from South Molton.

There is a four day bank holiday weekend for this year’s Platinum Jubilee from Thursday June 2nd to Sunday June 5th.

Mayoress Mrs Joyce Burgess, crowns Su san Weller as Festival Qu een - photo by Gordo n Bray

South Molton Town Council are working with local groups to plan a series of special events including street parties in The Square, music and themed jubilee markets.

Arts Destination South Molton is running a Heritage Crafts Day in the Pannier Market on Friday June 3rd. They’re looking for people working in rural heritage skills to join in - for example; hurdle making, willow weaving, ironwork and blacksmithing, beeswax candle making, felting & working with natural dyes.

For information contact Stella Levy: publicity@artsdestination.co.uk North Molton will have a beacon lighting on June 2nd, an evening performance by The Elderly Brothers on June 4th and a family fun day at the sports centre on June 5th, followed by a bring and share ‘big tea party’.

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Street party at Cooks Cross, South Molton - photo by Gordon Bray

Planning meals means planting in the weeks and months before

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The real ‘good life’ part 3 - the arrival of spring An experiment in sustainable living, by Amy Rhodes

Amy Rhodes lives on a smallholding in Chulmleigh, and along with three generations of her family is on a journey of sustainable living. They aim to produce all their own food for a year, only buying sugar, flour and salt.

Mid February and early March feels like the start of the farming and gardening year to me.

Signs of spring are everywhere, lambs are being born and we can finally get started with sowing vegetable seeds. It is a busy time, but a rewarding one.

Recently I brought my six ewes into the barn ready for lambing (pictured right). The first ones should be born before the end of February. It is wonderful when they first go outside and skip around the fields People sometimes ask me how I can eat the animals that I have reared. It isn’t easy, but I believe that if I am going to eat meat I would like to know where it has come from, and that the animal has had a good life, which I try to give them.

I also have my breeding animals which I hope will be with me for life so I can get to know them, get attached and form a relationship with them. When the calves and lambs are born I know that most of them will eventually become meat so I try not to get too attached. It is always a sad day when they leave though.

In the last week I have begun sowing seeds, all in trays inside at the moment until it warms up. I’ve sown onions, chard, Brussel sprouts and chillis, plus some garlic in pots in the greenhouse since the ones I planted in the garden never came up, and I have some broad beans outside which are doing well.

To keep things interesting with cooking, my parents and I decided to do our own version of ‘The Great British Menu’. Each of us cooked a meat and a vegetarian meal and a pudding. I enjoy the challenge of cooking with what is available from our North Devon smallholding and creating tasty meals.

March is a busy month but an exciting one as new life begins to appear. You can follow Amy on Instagram: @keepitselfsufficient

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Above, Ewes ready for lambing and inset, some of the meals cooked from only home grown produce

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Community News pages 50-54 Goodbye baby! Well known midwife retires Debbie Thorne has looked after mums and babies in the South Molton area for the past 19 years, but now she is retiring this month after a 30 year career as a midwife in North Devon.

Deb, who lives in Warkleigh, was a community midwife in Barnstaple before moving to work more locally in South Molton in recent years, and says she has really enjoyed being part of the local community.

Well known for her approachability and practical advice, she has been with some families for five pregnancies - and is now starting to see babies she delivered, growing up and having their own children!

Her family say Deb has never lost her enthusiasm for pregnancy, birth and babies. She plans to spend her retirement helping her husband with his local electrical business, caring for her menagerie of pets... and awaiting her own grandchildren!

Above, midwife Debbie Thorne relaxing at home

Pannier market at awards Bury Market in Lancashire scooped top prize in the Great British Market Awards, but the team behind South Molton Pannier Market left the competition with “their heads held high” after finishing in the top 10 for the second time. The prize giving ceremony was held in Birmingham on February 3rd.

Melanie James said, “We could not be prouder of our wonderful ‘little’ market. We may not have won, but our attendance at the Great British Market Awards highlighted what an achievement it was to have made it into the top 10 against some very big city markets.” They thanked everyone who voted for them, and stallholders and customers.

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Trees for Queen’s Green Canopy West Buckland School students have planted 100 hazel, 100 birch, 70 wild cherry and 130 mixed species of hedgerow trees, to provide food and habitat for wildlife.

They are focusing on sustainability to create a legacy in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, by taking part in Her Majesty’s Green Canopy initiative. As well as inviting everyone to plant new trees, the Queen’s Green Canopy will dedicate a network of 70 ancient woodlands across the United Kingdom, and identify 70 ancient trees to celebrate her seven decades of service to the country.

Students said that it was wonderful to see birds and hares around the planting site which could enjoy the berries from the trees, as well as using the undergrowth for nesting and for protection.

Tourism awards for attractions The Nectary Restaurant at South Molton’s Quince Honey Farm has been selected as a finalist in the Devon Tourism Awards 2021-22 in the ‘Café/tea room of the Year’ category.

Rock and Rapid Adventures at South Molton is also a finalist in the ‘Experience of the Year’ category at the awards being announced on March 10th.

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New films look at ‘unnoticed’ South Molton “It may not be a big place, even by North Devon standards, but South Molton is perfectly formed and definitely special,” says acclaimed local poet Richard Westcott.

Now his poetry book ‘Unnoticed South Molton’ has been made into a series of short films by award winning artist and photographer Karolina Andreasova.

Photo by John Andow Filmmaker Karolina Andreasova and poet Richard Westcott

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There will be a free premiere at the Assembly Rooms in South Molton on March 19th (see advert page 14). Donations made at the event will go to the Saunders Good Samaritans Trust. “Having written poetry for many years, I wanted to acknowledge some of these special unnoticed things around our ever changing community,” added Richard.

More community news on page 54

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Rally club on the move

Photo: Karolina Andreasova

South Molton Vintage Rally Club’s spring tractor and commercials run will be held on Sunday April 24th. Classic vehicles will meet at the Central Car Park in South Molton for a 10am departure.

Meanwhile the 2022 South Molton Vintage Rally will be on June 4th & 5th as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

The new rally site is off Alswear Old Road, opposite South Molton football ground.

Open day success

The show goes on

The community organisation ‘One South Molton’ held its first open day at Quince Honey Farm on February 16th (above).

Performances of the Shakespeare adaptation ‘Capulets’ will now take place on March 4th, 5th and 11th in West Buckland, Goodleigh and South Molton (see advert page 12). They had been due to be held in January, but were postponed due to Covid.

More than 20 groups took part, providing information and opportunities on health & wellbeing, getting out into nature, activities for all ages and volunteering. To contact One South Molton phone 01769 572501 or go online: onesouthmolton.org

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Index of advertisers

Accounts & Bookkeeping Philip Milton p59 Agricultural Services Bobcat Hire p39 Jack Croft Contractors p38 Andrew Symons p39 Tarka Trax p30 Appliance Repairs Don Bailey p54 Art & Artists Ken Bracher Stained glass p26 Bronze and metalwork Industrial Coating Supplies p40 Business Services South Molton Business Association p3 Building Services & Supplies Bobcat Hire p39 Dan Jury p59 Darren White p30 Hotworks Engineering p5 Nick Ager Haulage p6 RGB front cover & p19 Sheds4You - back cover Variety Building p58 Care Homes/Social Care Abbeyfield South Molton p37 Dementia Support Trust p23 Filo Project p36 Charity collections The Furniture Store p29 Cleaning Oven Wizards p48 Computing/Internet/Websites Airband Broadband p20 CBM p40 PC Geek p57 Decorating Plastering Tiling Highland Artexing p41 DIY Materials MP Supplies p55 Nick Ager Haulage p6 RGB front cover & p19 Electricians Chris Thorne p49 Engineering Hotworks Engineering p5 Estate Agents Michael Adey p25 Financial Services Lendology CIC p24 Philip Milton p59 Town & Country front cover and p32/33 Flooring Homechoose Carpets p40 Food & Drink The Real Ale Girls p42 Wiltshire Farm Foods p5

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Fuel Supplies Kiln Dried Logs p22 Winson Fuels p50 Funeral Services H N Blackmore & Sons p44 Furniture The Furniture Store p29 Garage Services Custom Valets p46 Motorworks p4 TGB Automotive p47 TGB Car Keys p49 Gardens & Landscaping Andrew Symons p39 Ash Moor Nursery p31 BWA Gardening p26 Dan Jury p59 Darren White p30 Four Seasons p30 Sheds4You - back cover Tarka Trax Ltd p30 Timber Lads tree surgery p30 Variety Landscapes p58 Haulage & Transport Nick Ager Haulage p6 Health & Wellbeing Dementia Support Trust p23 Ear Wax Nurse p34 Electrolysis Solutions p22 Rose & Crown Clinic p35 Slimming World p35 Step Ahead p34 Home Maintenance & Improvements Darren Smallbone p54 Energise Leisure p53 Exmoor Fascias p41 Finishing Touches p51 Garolla Garage Doors p56 Homechoose Carpets p40 Kitchen Exchange p52 Lendology CIC p24 Living Needs Home Solutions p45 Mitchell & Dickinson p2 MP Supplies p55 RGB front cover & p19 Sheds4You - back cover Stove Centre p48 Insurance Services Town & Country front cover and p32/33 Internet providers Airband p20 Locksmiths Darren Smallbone p54 Music & Entertainment Chulmleigh Rural Cinema p14 Drama@ p12 First Friday Jazz p12 South Molton film launch p14

Opticians Atlantic Home Eyecare p56 South Molton Eyecare p27 Plumbing & Heating Jad Mottram p45 Mark Berry p55 MS Plumbing p40 Printing & Design Services Blue Orange Signs p57 Property (also see Estate Agents) Exeter Road Developments p28 Lendology CIC p24 Marsdens Devon Cottages p24 Pubs & Restaurants Bell Inn p10 Castle Inn p21 Exmoor Riverside p15 Grove Inn p9 Poltimore Inn p17 Quince Honey Farm p13 Red Lion p17 Royal Oak p16 Schools & Learning Chittlehampton School p60 Kings Nympton School p61 North Molton School p60 South Molton Library p11 West Buckland School p61 Solicitors & Legal Services Davies & Partners p59 Sports & activities South Molton Swimming Pool p14 Stained Glass Ken Bracher Stained Glass p26 Storage Snell Self Storage p8 Ucanstore p41 Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs Energise Leisure p53 Telephone Engineers CBM p40 Tourism Exmoor Riverside camping p15 Marsdens Devon Cottages p24 North Devon Hawk Walks p43 Quince Honey Farm P13 Training RE Consultancy & Training p44 TV Services CBM p40 Clearview TV p41 Vehicle Hire Forent Van Hire p18 Taw & Torridge Vehicle Hire p58 Windows Darren Smallbone p54 Exmoor Fascias p41 Mitchell & Dickinson p2

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