Molton Monthly - May 2022 Welcome to the May edition of Molton Monthly. For the second month I have published the cover in the colours of the Ukrainian flag as an ongoing show of support as the first refugees from the war are welcomed here in North Devon. Ukraine is referred to as the breadbasket of Europe, and you can read our correspondent Roger Hill’s concern for his fellow farmers working in the war zone (pages 3839). It’s heartwarming to see fundraising and aid collections are continuing locally. Our cover photo this month is South Molton’s Emma Sing making her debut for England’s Red Roses, the senior ladies rugby team in the Six Nations championship - and she scored! What’s Inside - May Find out more on pages 20-21. P6-7 Photo of the month P8 Appeal for nature lovers P11-14 What’s on P20-21 Emma’s England rugby debut P26-27 A361 link road; what’s going on?
And finally this month, I’m proud to have been commended in the North Devon Biosphere Pledge for Nature Awards, for my work promoting sustainability in Molton Monthly magazine and at my home office. As always, please shop local and stay safe Peter 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
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Employer focus - West Fraser May gardening tips Health & Wellbeing Farm Life - tanks and tractors Queen’s Platinum Jubilee events The real ‘good life’ - part 4 Community News Schools and Learning Index of Advertisers Local Information
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