A word from the editor Hello readers and welcome to the October edition of our humble community magazine. Quite how we have arrived at this late stage in the year is beyond me - it feels like just yesterday that we were counting down each stage of Covid unlock and looking forward to welcoming the warm summer weather and influx of visitors. Now, as the weather grows cooler and the nights draw in, I find myself instead looking forward to the next major holiday milestone (sorry, but I just can’t bring myself to mention the C word just yet). It will be interesting to see the volume of visitors that remain in the town throughout these traditionally quieter months. We have all heard just how booked-up accommodation in the town is, with tales of availability only in the later stages of 2022. Regardless, I will continue to bang the drum for local businesses and tradesmen. As I type these words, the end of the Government’s furlough scheme is just around the corner - and by the time you read these words it will likely have come to its conclusion. I’m no financial expert, but when the Government stops stumping up the vast majority of some
people’s wages, it’s likely their employment won’t seem quite as viable as it had beforehand. By continuing to spend what money we can in the local economy, we will be helping those in our own community to stay afloat. Did you know that if every adult in the UK spent just £5 extra in their local shops and businesses, it would be worth £13.5 billion. While I appreciate the economic
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boost to little old Ilfracombe wouldn’t be quite that substantial, it would still make a huge difference. In reality, all that means is buying a string of sausages from Turtons, some fruit from Norman’s, a bunch of flowers from Sweet Williams or even just a pint down the Hip - after all, every little helps!
Leo
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