Word From The Editor

Greetings and welcome to the May edition of The Ilfracombe Magazine. The sun is starting to make regular appearances and it seems summer is well and truly on the way. Let’s hope this one - our first for two years without covid restrictions - will be good to us! I’m delighted to report that we have several new local businesses advertising with us which, I hope, says something about economic confidence post-covid. It’s a really tough time financially for many of us at the moment. As we go to print, fuel prices are sky high, the cost of food is steadily increasing and energy bills are through the roof. Supporting small businesses at a time like this is so important as it gives hardworking, local people a vital income which they, in turn, will hopefully spend locally - and so the cycle continues. So whether you’re in need of a cleaner, a gardener, a tradesman, a tree surgeon, a nice meal or an evening at the Theatre, take a look through our directory of adverts and see if there’s something for you. And if you do take out a local service which you rate, tell someone about it and spread the love. In other news this month, North Devon Council has announced its annual community grants. This is an opportunity for a muchneeded cash boost for local groups who work hard to make our town a better place. The grants offer support to charities, voluntary and community groups and not-for-profit organisations towards projects that directly help local people, the local environment and the local community. Youth clubs, toddler groups, sports clubs, museums, village halls and environmental groups can all apply - and I would urge you to do so. For more details about how this scheme can help your organisation, check out the full story on page eight. Enjoy the May days, see you next month!

The Ilfracombe Magazine