Community shop plan for North Molton

A fundraising Auction of Promises, in aid of a new North Molton Community Shop, will take place at The Poltimore Inn in the village from 8pm on Saturday, October 21st.

The initiative to create a new shop started following the closure of E. Bulled & Sons, the long standing village store and Post Office, when the owners Colin and Sue Wallis retired in December last year.

A working group was set up to raise the funds needed to create the non-profit venture, which would include a café and community space, as well as a comprehensive range of groceries, household goods, alcohol and local produce. Proceeds will be used to benefit the village.

A provisional agreement has been reached with the Feoffes, subject to planning consent, to lease the Old School Hall for the community shop. For information about the auction and the shop contact project vice chair Dave Heath on 07553 072074 or email; djheath51@gmail.com

Remember, remember - fireworks in November!

South Molton Town Council say they are delighted to be hosting a free firework spectacular on Friday, November 3rd.

Two Tigers Firework Team will return to the town with “another amazing display set to music”.

The event will be compered by local radio presenter Hopps, from The Voice FM, and there will be a selection of street food available.

The display will start at 7pm and can be watched from the Central Car Park area, and as an added bonus from there will be almost 70 stalls to browse inside the Pannier Market from 3.30pm.

The event is free to attend, but there will be collection buckets for North Devon Hospice. All donations will be gratefully received.