Molton Monthly Magazine March 2023

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March 2023

Champagne celebrations as market voted best in Britain!

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Molton Monthly - March 2023 Welcome to the March edition of Molton Monthly. Congratulations to South Molton Pannier Market on being voted best community market in Britain! It’s a well-deserved accolade, and a tribute to the team who run it, all the market traders and event organisers, and of course all of us who use it. It is the epitome of ‘shop local’. Karolina Andreasova was there to capture the champagne corks popping in celebration (p8)!

It is heartwarming to see the local community rallying round to raise vital funds for those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria (p26 - 27).

A year ago Russia invaded Ukraine, and I spoke to refugee Olena Subocheva to ask how life has been for her and her family in South Molton since fleeing the war (p18 - 21).

I’m delighted to say that Molton Monthly is now an Exmoor National Park Partner, as well as a North Devon Biosphere Business Partner - helping to promote sustainability and supporting local jobs and businesses.

There’s still time to vote for Molton Monthly in the ‘Rural Oscars’ (p5). And finally, don’t forget the clocks go forward an hour on Sunday, March 26th!

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

What’s Inside - March P5 P6-7 P8 P11-14 P18-21 P26-27

Vote for Molton Monthly magazine Photo of the month Market is best in Britain What’s on Ukraine war - one year of hell Earthquake appeal support

P29 P31 P34-35 P38-39 P43 P47 P50-55 P60-61 P62 P63

Girl’s cancer charity haircut March gardening tips Health & Wellbeing Farm Life - a little light reading Stitch in time for businesses Join the Royal British Legion Community News Schools and Learning Index of Advertisers Local Information

Molton Monthly magazine is printed on recycled, carbon neutral paper using solar energy as part of our ongoing commitment to a sustainable future.

5,000 copies are delivered free, door-to-door, by our dedicated local team to East and West Buckland, North Molton, South Molton, Heasley Mill, Bishops Nympton, Filleigh, Bish Mill, Chulmleigh, Chittlehampton, Alswear, Kings Nympton, George and Queens Nympton.

We also have pick-up points around South Molton, Pathfields Business Park, Filleigh, Atherington, Chawleigh, Umberleigh, Rose Ash and Chittlehamholt, plus it is available at select North Devon and Exmoor pubs.

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The March Hare

by Liam Filtness

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The March Hare, called Haigha in Through the Looking-Glass, is a character perhaps most famous for appearing in the tea party scene in Lewis Carroll’s 1865 book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

South Molton based wildlife and nature photographer, Liam Filtness, presents us with a most appropriate photo of the month.

“I captured this stunning brown hare hiding away in the long grass early one morning on Exmoor,” Liam told Molton Monthly. “Hares are easily missed by many people due to the way that their colour blends in with the natural surroundings.”

“The main distinction between brown hares and rabbits is that hares have easily recognisable long ears and large bodies.

The second difference is that hares live above ground in what is known as a ‘form’, compared to a rabbit that lives in a burrow.”

You can see more of his work on Facebook at Liam Filtness Photography, or via his website: liamfiltnessphotography.co.uk Whether it’s wildlife like this, a landscape, nature, 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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Pannier Market is ‘best in Britain’!

Main photo - traders and the market team celebrate Inset - events manager Melanie James holding the award, flanked by town clerk Andrew Coates (left) and market supervisor William Tyacke (right) Photos by Karolina Andreasova

South Molton Pannier Market has been crowned the best community market in Great Britain.

The award from the National Association of British Markets was presented at a ceremony in Birmingham on January 26th. The Pannier Market has been voted in the top ten twice before, but this year scooped the top prize!

Market supervisor William Tyacke said, “This award means so much to the town, and we have been overwhelmed with everyone’s support. We may not have a big budget, but we have proved that our market has a very big heart and is loved by many.”

Events and promotions manager Melanie James thanked the market traders, shoppers and supporters, “This is such a fantastic accolade for our market and our community.

We’re hugely proud of this award.”

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What’s On - March 2023 pages 11 - 14 (more events on page 60)

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

Drama@ performs ‘Mixed Doubles’ at various venues on the 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th (advert page 12) 2nd to 4th - 7.30pm curtain up for the Really Useless Theatre Company performance ‘Robin Hood or Who Made Marion’ at Umberleigh Village Hall, plus Saturday matinee 2.30pm (advert page 14) 3rd - 8pm First Friday Jazz with the North Coast Joymakers at Swimbridge Jubilee Hall - entry £12, licensed bar - firstfridayjazz.co.uk (advert page 14) 4th - 7pm Comedy show for South Molton Football Club at the Assembly Rooms: southmoltonafc.co.uk 5th - 10am Flea Market at South Molton Pannier Market 6th - 7.30pm Bingo at Chittlehampton Village Hall (info 01769 540036) 7th - 7.30pm South Molton Town Band rehearse ‘Chorale and Toccata’ at the Methodist Church (free entry) 10th - 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm) Chulmleigh Rural Cinema presents ‘The Railway Children Return’ (PG) - tickets £5 or £4.50 members, refreshments available, screening at Chulmleigh Pavilion 10th - 7.30pm Eyes down for South Molton Vintage Rally Club bingo at The Coaching Inn 12th - 10am Plant Heritage Fair at South Molton Pannier Market 13th - 7.30pm Bishop’s Nympton History Group presents Bette Baldwin ‘Friends of Hoar Oak Cottage’ at the village hall - all welcome - visitors £3 17th - Quiz night in aid of Charles Church at The Poltimore Inn, North Molton 18th - 10.30am Jumble Sale at The Coaching Inn South Molton for SMUPS PTA (ends 2.30pm) 18th - 7.30pm Hobby Horse Racing, with Ascot hat competition and raffle at Umberleigh Village Hall, fundraising for Chittlehampton Twinning Association (£1 per bet) 19th - 10am Salvage Fair at South Molton Pannier Market (and 26th at Tiverton) 22nd - 7.30pm Filleigh History Group presents Stan Deveau ‘Growing Up on the Prairies’ in the Weston Room at the village hall - all welcome - visitors £3 (rearranged from January) 25th - 11am (9am donations) Jumble Sale/raffle/tombola Paws2Freedom dog rescue; YMCA South Molton 25th - 2.30pm South Molton Keyboard and Light Music Club present a concert with Claire Grieg from Derby in the Methodist Church hall - everyone welcome

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One year of hell, the war in Ukraine pages 18 -21 It has now been one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. On February 24th, 2022 attacks by Russian forces were reported in major cities across Ukraine, including Berdyansk, Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy and the capital Kyiv.

Western officials claimed that the war could be the largest in Europe since 1945. Tens of thousands have died, communities have been devastated and millions of Ukrainians have been forced to leave their homes as President Putin continues to order the indiscriminate bombing of towns and cities.

Among those who fled the fighting are Olena Subocheva and her mother Tamara, who have been living with a host family in South Molton since June last year. On February 10th this year, nineteen Russian missiles slammed into their home city of Zaporozhye.

“We feel a big wound in our hearts, because this is our home, we were pulled out of our usual everyday life,” Olena told Molton Monthly. “We are worried about all of Ukraine, most of all for our city of Zaporozhye, because this is our Motherland, our native people live there, this is the land of our ancestors dating back many centuries.”

But the tragedy of the war has followed them to England. Olena’s father Deikun Mykhailo Mykhailovy travelled over to visit them at the end of last year. After spending just 21 days with his family he was taken ill. Despite the heroic efforts of medical staff at North Devon District Hospital, he passed away aged 71.

Olena describes him as a “real Zaporozhye Cossack” and a true patriot of Ukraine.

“We think that for eight months my father lived in a city where there is a war. He received very strong stress, so his body could not cope with it and we believe this led to his death,” said Olena.

Above, the Ukrainian symbol made in clay by Olena and Tamara at the Wellbeing Fair in South Molton in January to honour their homeland

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“We are very grateful to the hospital staff for sparing no effort to help and try to save my father. We are also thankful to the mayor and the residents of our city Zaporozhye for helping and supporting us at such a difficult time as our father’s funeral.”

Deikun had brought with him “a handful of Ukrainian land” to spread in North Devon - seeds and nuts - as a sign of unity and friendship. His family now plan to carry out his wish.

At 70 years old, her mother is now having to learn English. Olena has recently been joined by her husband Andrii, who had spent eight months of the war cooking food for the Ukrainian soldiers. A cabinet maker by trade, he’s now looking for work in North Devon as the family try to rebuild their lives.

Continued on pages 20 & 21

Above, husband Andrii, mum Tamela, dad Deikun with Olena in a ‘selfie’ taken just days before Olena’s father passed away - his last words were, “you can safely eat, take a shower and go to bed, it’s so simple here and so difficult for the people of Ukraine now!”

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They have been living with Tricia and Wayne Hyde in South Molton for nine months, while their remaining family in Ukraine are forced to live their lives in shelters underground.

“Thanks to our dear hosts Tricia and Wayne, and the welcoming community of North Devon, we are fine. We have grown to love Great Britain very much, but we still yearn for the time when we can return to our home,” added Olena (right, with mother Tamara).

Photo by Karolina Andreasova

Olena still believes Ukraine has the will to win the war and defeat Russia, but says she has spoken to a family friend serving in the army and they are still desperate for more specialist equipment. They pray that 2023 will see “the world unite to to defeat Putin”.

As the conflict continues into a second year, Olena says, “We will load ourselves with care and love, and continue to volunteer to help fellow Ukrainian refugees here in England.”

Meanwhile, the Pickwell Foundation, together with North Devon and Torridge councils, are calling on residents to offer support to Ukrainians who have fled war in their home country.

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The North Devon-based charity works locally to provide help to refugees and asylum seekers, including offering support to Ukrainians and their sponsors through the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

Together with the local district councils, Pickwell is appealing to residents to help them grow their list of sponsor families in North Devon.

313 Ukrainians have so far arrived in the area, but more host homes are needed.

The Pickwell Foundation’s Susannah Baker says, “The war in Ukraine is showing no immediate signs of resolution, the crisis continues to ravish the country, its beautiful people and culture. Thousands of Ukrainians are still needing safe passage and sanctuary here in the UK.”

North Devon Council Leader David Worden added, “We are extremely grateful to everyone who has opened their hearts and doors to support those displaced by the horrific situation in Ukraine. It is vitally important that we continue showing this same warm welcome, so that individuals and families impacted by this war still have a place of safety and sanctuary. If you are able to help, either personally or by spreading the word, please do so.”

For further information go to: northdevonwithukraine.co.uk

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North Devon communities rally to help earthquake appeal More than £2,500 has been raised so far to help those affected by the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria in February leaving more than 40,000 dead and many missing.

The Turkish owners of Fred’s Charcoal Grill in South Street, South Molton, Derya and Senol Aslan, set up a donation box at their takeaway and launched an online appeal. They raised in excess of £1,200 in just over a week, with the money going direct to the charity Kizilay, the Turkish Red Crescent, which supplies shelters, blankets and aid to earthquake-hit areas.

More than £700 was raised by the Rotary Club of South Molton with a collection day at the Pannier Market on February 11th (pictured right). Lyn and Dave Winter volunteered to run the stall and said people were “incredibly generous and lovely”.

Meanwhile a quiz night in West Buckland raised a further £632. The organisers said, “It’s truly amazing for such a small community. A huge thank you to all those who supported the quiz and to those who made donations.”

The Charities Together shop in Chulmleigh ran a fundraising appeal from February 20th, culminating in a coffee morning at the Town Hall on February 25th. Donations can also be made to the British Red Cross - DEC: dec.org.uk/appeal/turkey-syria-earthquake-appeal

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Turkish businessman Senol Aslan with Lyn Winter, Rotary Club of South Molton - photo by Derya Aslan

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It’s a snip! Girl’s haircut for cancer charity A seven year old schoolgirl from South Molton is going to have all her long locks cut off on April 1st, but this is no April Fools’ joke! Caitlin Buckingham (pictured right) is doing it all for The Little Princess Trust.

The charity supports children with cancer, including making wigs for them, which cost around £550 each to create.

Caitlin is not only donating her hair, she is also hoping to raise enough money for at least one wig. “I’m happy knowing that I’m sharing my hair with another child,” she said.

Her mum Rachel added, “She has always had lovely thick, beautiful hair. She’s such a kind, thoughtful little girl and I am so immensely proud of her for doing this.”

If you would like to make a donation to Caitlin’s fundraising appeal, please go to: justgiving.com/page/rachelbuckingham-1675115087031

The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions such as Alopecia.

Caitlin’s ‘Big Haircut’ is taking place at Halo Hair & Beauty in East Street, South Molton.

You can read how she got on in the May edition of Molton Monthly magazine.

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Jobs to do in March 1. Continue to deadhead winter-flowering pansies and other winter bedding. Pansies will carry on into the spring and even to early summer if you stop them setting seed.

2. Prune bush and climbing roses. Cut to an outward facing bud to encourage an open-centred shape, cuts should be no more than 5mm above a bud and should slope downwards away from it.

3. Hardy annuals can be sown in pots or modules to provide colour in the garden. In mild areas you can sow directly outside.

4. Onion sets, shallots and potatoes can be planted this month.

5. March is quite a tough time for birds, they will have eaten all but the last of the berries and there are not many insects out yet, so putting out some food will really help them as they are about to start breeding.

The Queen’s Green Canopy was created to mark the Platinum Jubilee. In the first planting season from October 2021 to March 2022 over a million trees were planted in Her Majesty’s name to create a living legacy - it has now been extended to this spring.

In our garden at the nursery, we are planting 70 trees for the Queen’s Canopy, we will upload our planting project to their interactive map before the end of this month.

Until next month, Jenny Howells

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Highlighting homelessness

Photo: Guy Harrop

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Farm Life - a little light reading

by Roger Hill

I must begin by congratulating South Molton Pannier Market on being awarded Britain’s best community market (see page 8). It’s always a treat to visit, with an incredible range of produce and products. Invariably we find some hidden gems to travel home with us.

The second announcement within a week concerns this magazine. It has reached the South West finals of the Countryside Alliance Awards. Well done to Peter, the editor, and the contributors who make it a splendid read (voting ends on March 5th, see page 5 for details).

Number three in the space of seven days was the government’s publication of the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023. The plan covers a range of areas including soils, water, air quality, waste products and pesticide use. What does this mean for farmers? It qualifies our ambition to reach net zero by 2040, to which farmers are already working towards in a variety of ways to reduce emissions.

We share the government’s environmental goal; we simply ask for this to sit alongside equally ambitious plans for our food production, to protect and enhance the UK’s food security. As recent months have shown, food supply chains are fragile. The plan is a comprehensive document (262 pages) which takes time to digest!

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

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The pond is just part of our environmental work already in place on our farm

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Two businesses are stitching together!

With more than 60 years stitching experience between them, the coming together of Maritime Motifs and Heather Everitt Embroidery, is surely a perfect match!

These two businesses have both been operating in North Devon alongside each other, but now they’ll join together and become one - creating a one stop shop for all aspects of embroidery.

Heather Everitt (pictured right) says, “Margaret Warren and I have known each other for over 20 years, I was her daughter’s primary school teacher!”

“We share a love of textiles and embroidery and we are both originally from the north of England. We have a shared sense of humour and the same values of providing excellent products and service.”

Heather Everitt stitching at Liberty’s London

The commercial side will produce the same high quality garments that have been the foundation of Margaret Warren’s Maritime Motifs, clothing both schoolchildren and the adult workforce. Heather will continue with her bespoke banners, fine art, embroidery kits and teaching.

The new business will operate from Limefield Units on Pathfields’ Industrial Estate. A purpose built studio and workshop is on the way this summer. For now they are at Unit 7 with RE Consultancy and Training Ltd. “We are both so excited for the future and see so many possibilities to collaborate and of course continue the excellence we are both known for,” added Heather (advert p23).

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Legion approaches 101

by Paddy King-Fretts

Last year the South Molton branch of the Royal British Legion celebrated its one hundredth anniversary, so we have been around for quite some time!

We’re a dynamic charity which takes great South Molton remembrance November 2022 pride in our charter role of being the nation’s and below, the local branch QR code custodian of remembrance on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday, and raising money for injured and disabled members of the Armed Forces mainly during Poppy Week each November.

About forty of us meet on the first Monday of each month at The Coaching Inn. We hold several social events throughout the year such as visits to military units and hosting outside speakers. We are always keen to attract more people to join us, in particular serving and former armed forces members or the emergency services.

If you are interested please contact us on either 07572 159869 or 07736 234994, or email: southmoltonrbl@outlook.com

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Community News pages 50 - 55 Swimming pool could re-open ‘in weeks’ An announcement is expected to be made “around March 1st” on the re-opening of South Molton Swimming Pool (pictured right), from as soon as April this year.

South Molton Town Council says it has “helped facilitate a potential new operator and agreed a new lease for the land on which the pool sits”. Part of the agreement is said to include a clause that provision must be made for public swimming.

It was closed by the charity 1610 Leisure Trust on October 1st last year due to spiralling energy and running costs. The town council owns and leases the land.

The closure in 2022 came as Swim England warned that more pools could shut down if they don’t receive government help to pay rising energy costs.

South Molton’s pool was opened following a public fundraising campaign. 1610 took over from the original trustees in 2019 when they were struggling financially, but with the cost of living crisis couldn’t it keep afloat.

Town clerk Andrew Coates has been working behind the scenes with organisations interested in re-opening the facility.

Van tip permits needed If you own a private van and use the Maclins Quarry Recycling Centre in South Molton you will now need a permit.

They’re available free from Devon County Council, and are also required for other tips in North Devon. Camper vans are exempt. devon.gov.uk/wasteandrecycling/vanpermit-system/

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Police patrol Exmoor Officers from Devon & Cornwall Police carried out high visibility patrols on Exmoor in February, as part of a larger operation to tackle cross border crime.

Among the arrests, one driver who failed to stop was later found with suspected stolen goods and also tested positive for ‘impaired drug driving’. He was released under investigation pending further enquiries.

36 speeding offences were also detected on the A39.

The exercise was part of a wider police initiative, with colleagues from Avon and Somerset and Crimestoppers, to address community concerns around drink and drug driving, and rural offences such as thefts of agricultural machinery and deer poaching.

Supt Toby Davies (pictured above, right), head of the North and West Devon Local Policing Area, said, “We are looking to arrest travelling criminals who target rural properties and businesses. We’ve had a number of local businesses broken into in our rural villages and we are working hard to bring these offenders to justice.”

If you have any crime information for the Exmoor area please contact officers via the force website: devon-cornwall.police.uk

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Anyone for Mixed Doubles?

Local amateur drama group, Drama@ will be performing ‘Mixed Doubles’, an entertainment on marriage, at three North Devon venues in March (see the what’s on section, page 12).

The popular band, 3 Pint Rule, will be Some of the cast from Drama@ entertaining the audience between the duologues and monologues which are all by different playwrights. Each venue will have a bar and a raffle. This year the performances are supporting two local charities, Chemo Heroes and The Pip Centre.

They will be at West Buckland village hall on March 10th, Goodleigh village hall on March 11th, and then on both March 17th and 18th the performances will be at the Assembly Rooms in South Molton.

Tickets can be bought in advance from The Amory Centre in South Molton, (01769 5755528) or reserved by phoning 01769 574453. Performances will start at 7.30pm and the price of a ticket will be £8.

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South Molton Community Garden news

by Rebecca Blackman

It’s been a reasonably quiet month in terms of gardening as the weather has been so wet and cold, but there have been a few jobs going on behind the scenes.

The tool shed unfortunately suffered some vandalism recently and the doors needed to be repaired. We are in the process of applying for grants to fund a new shed which will hopefully be more secure and also allow gardeners easier access to the tools.

We harvested the last of the leeks in early February (pictured above right) and shared them out at the AGM, along with the autumn’s Crown Prince squash harvest.

The remainder of the leeks and squashes

are being donated to the Food Bank and Community Fridge in South Molton.

Thank you to everyone who organised and attended the AGM, and to Karolina Andreasova for sharing some of her incredible wildlife photography.

We welcome new members! If you would like to join us, please come to the garden on Thursday afternoons at 2pm, weather permitting, or email: somocogarden@gmail.com

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A story of murder and mystery

by Helen Hollick

When I moved from London to Atherington in North Devon in 2013 (in the snow!), I was already an established writer of a popular nautical adventure series, both historical fiction and non-fiction.

During lockdown I branched out into the quick read ‘cosy mystery’ genre with my Jan Christopher Murder Mysteries, which are all set in the 1970s.

Jan is a young library assistant with family connections to the police – and in the first book, A Mirror Murder, she also develops an attachment to a young Detective Constable.

But will the discovery of a murder spoil their romance or strengthen it? I worked in a London library for 12 years... so I have plenty of anecdotes (although no actual murders!).

For the second book, A Mystery of Murder, Jan and her boyfriend spend Christmas in Devon, but the festivities are spoiled when human remains are found in a compost heap.

My plan for these ‘who-dun-it’ tales, is to add variety by alternating between London and Devon settings. The problem? I’ve started a trend with the titles: book three is A Mistake of Murder and four will be A Meadow Murder... suggestions to fit this pattern of titles are more than welcome!

Website: helenhollick.net Amazon: viewauthor.at/HelenHollick

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Link road night closures

Coronation party licenses

Contractors will be working overnight on March 1st and 2nd, patching the existing highway and carrying out drainage work at the Borners Bridge junction of the A361.

Communities across Devon are invited to apply for a free street party licence to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

The link road will be closed between Bish Mill Roundabout and Aller Cross roundabout from 8pm to 6am on both days, with diversions in place. There will be traffic lights on East Street in South Molton during the night time closures.

The Coronation takes place on the morning of Saturday May 6th at Westminster Abbey, and on Sunday May 7th ‘Coronation Big Lunches’ will bring communities together. A special Coronation Concert will be broadcast from Windsor Castle. You can apply via the Devon County Council website: devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/makea-request/temporary-traffic-restrictions/ special-events/street-parties

Band camp South Molton Town Band are inviting everyone to listen to their competition rehearsal on March 7th at the Methodist Church. They’re performing Stephen Bulla’s ‘Chorale and Toccata’, ready for the West of England Brass Band contest in Torquay.

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Molton Monthly local business directory Agricultural Services Bobcat Hire p39 Jack Croft Contractors p38 Andrew Symons p39 SJC Engineering p30 Tarka Trax p30 Appliance Repairs Don Bailey p59 Architects David Rice Architectural p18 Building Services Bobcat Hire p39 Darren White p30 Hotworks Engineering p36 J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p36 Nick Ager Haulage p42 RGB front cover & P22 Sheds4You - back cover Charity collections The Furniture Store p57 Cleaning Oven Wizards p48 Computing/Internet/Websites Airband Broadband p37 CBM p40 PC Geek p51 Decorating Plastering Tiling CRD Decorating p43 Highland Artexing p41 DIY Materials Nick Ager Haulage p42 RGB front cover & P22 Electricians Chris Thorne p49 T. W. Electrical p29 Embroidery Heather Everitt Embroidery p23 Engineering Hotworks Engineering p36 Estate Agents Michael Adey Property p25 Falconry North Devon Hawk Walks p21 Financial Services Lendology CIC p24 Philip Milton p59 Partners& p32/33 The Mortgage Shop p24 Flooring Homechoose Carpets p40 Fuel Supplies Kiln Dried Logs p54 Winson Fuels p54 Funeral Services H N Blackmore & Sons p44 Friendship & Sons p58 Furniture

Garage Services Custom Valets p50 Motorworks p2 TGB Automotive p52 TGB Car Keys p49 Gardens & Landscaping Andrew Symons p39 Ash Moor Nursery p31 Darren White p30 Four Seasons p30 Sheds4You - back cover SJC Engineering p30 Tarka Trax Ltd p30 Haulage & Transport Nick Ager Haulage p42 Health, Wellbeing and Medical Ear Wax Nurse p35 Pacey Foot Health p7 South Molton Medical Centre p35 Step Ahead p34 Home Maintenance & Improvements Care4Bathrooms p29 Dream Doors North Devon p55 Darren Smallbone p50 Finishing Touches p46 Garolla Garage Doors p57 Kitchen Exchange p47 Living Needs Home Solutions p45 J. Penfold Tarmac & Paving p36 RGB front cover & p22 Senior Citizen Services p20 Sheds4You - back cover Stove Centre p48 Variety Building & Landscapes p58 Wedgewood Buildings p46 Insurance Services Partners& p32/33 Internet providers Airband p37 Jobs James Sherlock p4 Library South Molton Library p14 Locksmiths Darren Smallbone p50 Medical South Molton Medical Centre p35 Metalwork Industrial Coating Supplies p40 Mobility Go North Devon p19 Music A Side to B Side Records p7 Drama@ p12 First Friday Jazz p14 Opticians Atlantic Home Eyecare p34

Plumbing & Heating Jad Mottram p45 Mark Berry p28 MS Plumbing p40 Property (also see Estate Agents) Lendology CIC p24 Marsdens Devon Cottages p56 Michael Adey Property p25 The Mortgage Shop p24 Pubs & Restaurants Bell Inn p10 Exeter Inn p17 Exmoor Riverside p15 Grove Inn p9 Mitre Inn p27 Poltimore Inn p42 Quince Honey Farm p13 Red Lion p26 Royal Oak p16 Schools & Learning AST Swimschool p11 Kings Nympton School p61 North Molton School p60 South Molton Library p14 West Buckland School p61 School Uniforms Heather Everitt Embroidery p23 Sports AST Swimschool p11 Storage Snell Self Storage p8 Ucanstore p41 Telephone Engineers CBM p40 Tourism Exmoor Riverside camping p15 North Devon Hawk Walks p21 Quince Honey Farm P13 Training RE Consultancy & Training p44 Travel & Transport Go North Devon p19 TV Services CBM p40 Clearview TV p41 Vehicle Hire Forent South Molton Van Hire p7 Venue Hire Filleigh Village Hall p59 Windows ATA Windows back cover Darren Smallbone p50 Exmoor Fascias p41 Wedgewood Buildings p46

The Furniture Store p57

South Molton Eyecare p53

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