Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor Advertiser, February 2020

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LYNTON, LYNMOUTH AND EXMOOR 

ADVERTISER 

February 2020 Issue 248

2 FEBRUARY 2020 

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FEBRUARY 2020 3 

Your award-winning LOCAL estate agent 

LYNTON £399,950 

Immaculate 3-bed det bungalow with woodland views. Det 

garage, OBs, parking and decked gardens. Solar PV panels 

and high-spec insulation for low running costs. 

LYNMOUTH £360,000 

Immaculate 4-bed, 3-bath (2 e/s), EOT period house on 

popular Tors Road. Successful holiday let – with full 

residential status. 

LYNTON £280,000 

2-bed modern house with TRIPLE GARAGE, parking and 

views, on the edge of the village. 

LYNMOUTH £275,000 * NEW * 

Comfortable 2/3-bed, 2-bath terraced house with fabulous 

views over the river. Ideal perm home or holiday lets. 

LYNTON £390,000 

Vic chapel conv with 4 beds, 3 baths (one en-suite), vaulted 

living room, patio garden, luxury fitted kit & covered parking. 

Eco-efficient heating and high standard finish. 

Residential AND 

commercial property 

needed now! 

Best advice – 

Best Price – 

Best team! 

It’s official! 

Exmoor Property is in 

the top 3% of 25,000 estate 

agents in the UK.* 

The best possible service – 

from the best possible team! 

Talk to your local experts, 

Exmoor Property. 

Because when you’re 

selling your property, 

you deserve THE BEST. 

*(Judged by Rightmove and the 

2020 Best Estate Agent Guide 

Awards as “Exceptional” and ranked 

in the top 3% of all estate agent 

branches in the UK.) 

LYNTON £350,000 * SALE AGREED * 

Split-level maisonette with private patio. 3 beds, 2 baths, 2 

parking spaces and great sea views, in prestigious private 

development. SOF. 

BARBROOK £295,000 

Period charm, modern comfort. 2-bed, 2-bath character 

cottage with parking. Modern kitchen & shower rooms, 

wood-burner. Slate floors. 

LYNTON £280,000 

3-bed det mod house, edge of village, integral garage, 

parking, gardens, balcony & excellent sea & country views. 

Needs some renovation, hence price. No chain. 

LYNMOUTH £260,000 * NEW * 

3-bed, 2-bath apartment with modern kitchen, paved terrace 

and lovely sea views. Short stroll to all shops, pubs, cafes in 

the harbour area. Great for holidays! 

LYNTON £260,000 * NEW * 

2-bed detached modern bungalow with garage, parking and 

lovely views to sea & countryside. Edge of village and a bus route 

nearby make this one perfect for perm home or retirement 

BRENDON £250,000 * REDUCED * 

3-bed character cottage with garden, in Brendon. River view, 

one minute walk to a great local pub! 

LYNTON £215,000 * SALE AGREED * 

3-4 bed EOT house with roof terrace & garage. Ideal holiday 

lets or family home. 

If you want to sell in 2020, come and talk to Greg, Sharon or Bev, 

call 752221, email: info@exmoorproperty.com or via Facebook or Twitter 



We hope you enjoy reading this Advertiser and welcome you as a valued reader. 

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Cliff Railway from North Walk 

Successful appeal bridges the gap 

Learn to love your computer, Andy Brett 

Road closure – Lynton Station Hill 

Lyn Health News 

Love Lyn Valley 

Lynton Neighbourhood Police Newsletter 

Helen Bingham 

Snowdrop Valley 

Christ Church, Parracombe, Mervyn Mugford 

As evening approached near Glenthorne, Richard Small 

Lynton Cinema 

Minehead Literary Festival 

News from the Exmoor Pony Centre 

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10 Architectural Services 

12 Funeral Services 

12, 13, 14 Motoring, Transport 

14, 15, 16 Healthcare, Beauty 

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17, 18, 19 Provisions 

20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26 Homes and Gardens 

26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 Accommodation and Eating Out 

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Our diverse team of brilliant people provide the full spectrum of legal services 

and specialist expertise across private and commercial matters. We have nearly 

200 of the brightest minds, ready to advise you on everything from agriculture 

to acquisitions and marine to marriage And because we have offices in 5 locations 

across Devon, we are highly connected to and fully engaged with the 

community around us. 

Full spectrum law 

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Marsdens Devon Cottages is one of Devon’s leading independent holiday letting companies 

with more than 40 years’ experience. Here are some of the reasons why our home 

owners choose – and remain – with us. 

High booking levels and competitive 

Strong online presence across multiple 

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Successful appeal bridges the gap 

A bid to raise the £65,000 needed to reinstate a 

much-missed footbridge in the stunning East Lyn 

Valley near Lynmouth will come to fruition this 

spring. 

The success of the appeal, led by Lyn Community 

Development Trust in partnership with the Exmoor 

National Park Authority’s CareMoor scheme, means 

that construction of the new bridge using Exmoor 

grown oak can now get underway. An anonymous 

£15,000 donation towards the end of last year 

brought the 2-year campaign to a close, raising 

enough money for both the construction and installation of the bridge and additional works to 

the footpath will make it as accessible as possible. 

The most recent bridge was installed by the Army Royal Engineers, but its soft-wood timber 

decayed, and it had to be removed in 2017. The appeal that followed won celebrity backing 

from Julia Bradbury and Caroline Quentin and local groups including all-female singing group 

the LynTones, Lynton CofE Primary School children whose string of painted walking boots 

made local news, the National Trust on whose land the bridge resides, and many, more. 

www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 



Serving the community for over 200 years 

For all your legal requirements … 

Buying and Selling Residential & Commercial 

property 

Wills & Powers of Attorney 

Probate, Administration of estates and trusts 

Agricultural & Commercial property specialists 

Business Advice and Contract matters 

Personal Injury/Accident Claims – 

“No Win – No Fee” 

Disputes and all Court proceedings 

Debt Collection 

Divorce & Family matters 

Landlord & Tenant 

We are open 9.00 am to 5.30pm 

Monday to Friday 

Contact us for advice from our specialist Solicitors 

Choweree House, 21 Boutport Street, 

Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP 

www.miltonpj.net 01271 344300 info@miltonpj.net 

FED UP WITH THE HEADACHE 

OF BOOK-KEEPING? 

NEED HELP? 

CALL CAROL ROBERTS A.I.C.B. 

01598 752724 

FRIENDLY HELPFUL SERVICE 

ALL BOOK-KEEPING WORK 

UNDERTAKEN 

Architectural 

Drawings 

Specialists in Planning Drawings, 

Planning Applications, 

Working Drawings and 

Building Regulations Applications 

heidi.signs@btinternet.com 

KIRK DYER 

1 Baker’s Court, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6EW 

07873 957158 

www.kgdyerandsonsltd.co.uk 

kirk@kgdyerandsonsltd.co.uk 


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Search engines and more … 

Dear Readers 

As you are probably aware, following different articles in the press, online and those who 

read my article in June 2019, Windows 7 has gone end of life. Support for this product 

has ended and Microsoft will not be adding any more security updates or patches. In 

short, any vulnerability which now comes up will not be fixed. 

What to do? Don‟t panic, but you do need to resolve this. If you are still working with 

Windows 7, you need to upgrade to Windows 10. Although I was always dubious about 

Windows 10 I can safely say it is now my favoured Operating System. 

Moving on from this, I want to touch on Search Engines (SE). Most people know of 

www.google.com but many of you won‟t be aware of alternatives. I like 

Google and I am a Google fan, but a really nice alternative is www.duckduckgo.com It 

has a nice little add on as instead of going to the site, you can use the app to search and 

your privacy is protected. 

Finally, a less known SE is www.ecosia.org This is a fantastic search engine and is a 

really special one. They donate 80% of all profits to planting trees. Is it legit? Yes, totally! 

They are registered as a „for profit‟ organisation, but also shown as certified against „no 

profit‟. It is complex, so maybe do a search and find out? Anyway, they boldly state that 

today for example “All searches made today will reforest Australia.” Every little helps! 

Right?! Looking at their site tonight whilst writing this article, they claim to have planted 

81,765,093, and counting. One interesting thing is this. If you can pull yourself away 

from the other search engines and use www.ecosia.org you can see how many trees you 

have planted with your search. For me, that would be a couple of trees a day. I‟m not 

bragging, but as 1 tree is planted for every 45 searches, I could do that. Maybe try it for 

yourself? It has a lovely little add on as well, so you can still use your normal browser, 

but with them as your search default. 

As always, questions and comments are welcome. Please do contact me, Andy, at 

ICT@lyntonadvertiser.com 


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BARBROOK 

Filling 

Station 

more than just petrol ….. 

email:barbrookpetrol@btconnect.com 

01598 752248 

Opening Hours 

From 

1 st NovEMBER 2019 

Mon – Fri 

Sat – Sun 

7am to 7pm 

8am to 7pm 

Hours may vary 

please ring 

Barbrook Filling Station 

Barbrook * Lynton * EX35 6PD 

VAT No. 153 0624 40 

LEARN TO DRIVE 

with 

GARY ROBERTS 

SCHOOL OF MOTORING 

For competitive prices 

call GARY ROBERTS on 

01598 752724 or 07519 027666 

THEORY TEST TUITION AVAILABLE 

Pass Plus Registered 

IDEAL GIFT 

Driving lesson vouchers available from 

2 hours tuition to full intensive course. 

CALL GARY ON THE ABOVE NUMBER 

OR SEE CAROL IN LONDIS 


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Road closure - Lynton Station Hill 

B3234 Closure (9am to 3pm): 10/02/2020 – 14/02/2020 (dates inclusive) 

B3234 Night-time Closure (7pm to 7am): 23/03/2020 – 03/04/2020 (dates inclusive) 

(start and end date provisional 

Station Hill will be under traffic lights from 10/02/2020, with a one-day closure between 

23/03/2020 – 03/04/2020 for resurfacing works (exact date to be confirmed) 

During the closures on both roads, traffic lights will be enforced where necessary on the 

opposite route to ensure safety of both the contractor and members of the public. The advised 

diversion route for the Station Hill Closure is suitable for all vehicles and will be via the B3234. 

The advised diversion route for the B3234 closure will follow the A.39, with access as far as 

Sunny Lyn, for light vehicles only. 

Both diversion routes can be found on https://one.network/ which will display any live changes 

also during the works. 

MINIBUS TRIPS FROM LYNTON 

There are two types of trips by minibus operating 

from Lynton: 

HALF-DAY TRIPS TO A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS 

ACROSS DEVON & SOMERSET 

These are on alternate Thursdays - £7 per person. 

These trips are designed for those unable to get 

out easily, but are open to all on a first come, first 

served basis. 

The minibus leaves Lynton Town Hall @ 9am 

sharp, returning for 2pm, allowing roughly three 

hours at our chosen destination. 

Contact MURIEL on 01598 752 493 to book. 

We take up to 13, and are keen to have a full 

complement to ensure these trips remain 

economic. The phrase: 'Use It or Lose It' comes to 

mind. 

For more information about either service see: 

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Lynton-Minibus- 

Trips 

SHOPPING TRIPS TO MINEHEAD 

ORGANISED BY LYNTON RING & RIDE SERVICE 

We operate a Ring & Ride service in the 

Lynton and Lynmouth area for those who 

want to get out and about more, in 

friendly company, with 2 hours’ stay in 

Minehead, on alternate Fridays. 

We pick up in Parracombe at 9.45, 

Barbrook 9.50, Lynton 10.00, 

Lynmouth 10.10, Brendon 10.25 

COST IS £5 RETURN. 

If this would be of benefit to you, 

relatives or friends, 

contact Janice Banks 

01271 864258 to book. 

Ilfracombe & District Community Minibuses 


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LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH 

CLIFF RAILWAY 

OPENING DAY 

SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2020 

AT 10.00AM 

https://www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk/ 

OPEN FOR RESIDENTIAL, 

DAY CARE AND RESPITE CARE 

We have qualified, registered nurses and all 

our carers are trained to NVQ2 and NVQ3 

Resident Proprietor: Betty Boundy 

Garson House Care Home 

7 Lee Road, Lynton, EX35 6HU 

01598 753202 

CHIROPODISTS 

Martin John Malcolm 

MssCh, MBChA HPC No: CH 17774 

and 

Lesley Watson 

MBChA BSc Hons HPC No: CH 31622 

Boutport Chiropody Clinic 

28 Boutport Street, 

Barnstaple, EX31 1RP 

will be holding surgery at 

Lynton Bowling Club 

11 th March 2020 

22 nd April 2020 

Full treatment £20.00 

For an appointment please ring 

01271 323392 Mob:07970 207044 

HOME VISITS BY REQUEST 


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Lyn Health Medical and Minor Injury Services News 

Health Centre News The latest issue of our Health Centre News is now available to 

collect in reception and also available to view on our website. 

Antibiotics Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. 

They work by killing bacteria or preventing them from spreading. But they do not work 

for everything. Many mild bacterial infections get better on their own without using 

antibiotics. 

Antibiotics do not work for viral infections such as colds and flu and most coughs and 

sore throats. Antibiotics are no longer routinely used to treat: most chest infections, ear 

infections in children, sore throats, sinusitis or colds. 

When it comes to antibiotics take your doctor's advice on whether you need them or not. 

Antibiotic resistance is a big problem and taking antibiotics when you do not need them 

can mean they will not work for you in the future. Never take old unused antibiotics or 

those prescribed to someone else. Most infections will clear with self-care and ensuring 

you have plenty of rest and drink enough fluids. The pharmacist is also able to advise 

you on a variety of methods to help. 

Below is a list of common infections and how long they usually last: 

middle-ear infection – 4 days 

sore throat – 7 days 

common cold – 10 days 

sinusitis – 18 days 

cough or bronchitis – 3 weeks. 

You only need to see a GP if: your symptoms do not improve after the suggested time 

(see above), your symptoms get suddenly worse, your temperature is very high or you 

feel hot and shivery, you're concerned about your child's symptoms, you're finding it hard 

to breathe or develop chest pain, you have a long-term medical condition – for example, 

diabetes, or a heart, lung, kidney or neurological disease, you have a weakened immune 

system – for example, because you're having chemotherapy. 

Staff Training Closing Information The surgery will be CLOSED between 1pm and 2pm 

on Thursday 13th February for Patient Services Meeting. MIU will remain open as 

normal. 

THANK YOU! All of the staff here at Lyn Health would like to say a BIG THANK YOU for all 

the wonderful cards and gifts that were brought in for us at Christmas. All were very 

much appreciated. 

February 2020 

Lyn Health Centre 

Burvill Street 

Lynton EX35 6HA 

01598 753226 

https://www.lyntonhealthcentre.co.uk/ 



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The Moorland Pantry 

Butcher – Delicatessen 

Farm Shop – Café 

Remington ammunition, 

Lyalvale cartridges and CPC Clays 

now available at Melian from our 

Mullacott Unit, 

EX34 8PX 

Pop in to see our range 

or call 01271 865200 

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Organic Exmoor Meats, Home-reared Rare Breed Pork 

Sustainable West Coast Fish & Lynmouth Bay Lobster 

Organic Devon/Exmoor Vegetables 

Organic Lynton Breads, Spelt Breads & Home-made Pies 

Devon Organic Unhomogenised Milk and Local Dairy 

Fair-trade Coffees, Himalayan Teas, Home-made Cakes 

Supporting over 15 Local Farmers/Producers/Artisans 

Sandwiches, snacks and hot food available 

at our new Pantry Café 

12 Lee Road, Lynton 

Tel: 01598 753536 

themoorlandpantry@outlook.com 


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Naturesave Trust Fund 

The Naturesave Trust helps specific environmental and conservation projects 

throughout the UK. 

It obtains 100% of its funds from the premiums generated by Naturesave Insurance. 

Naturesave Trust can provide grants to small and medium-sized environmental projects 

which can include renewable energy, nature conservation, sustainable communities, 

recycling, science and education. 

The Trust also provides start-up ‘seed corn’ grants for community renewable energy 

projects: this might be a wind turbine, solar power, biomass boiler or hydro scheme. The 

aim is to support communities with the costs of the initial preliminary works required to 

start this type of project. 

Any organisation, including charities, voluntary organisations and businesses based in 

the UK, may apply. A small number of grants are made each year, mostly around £1,000 

in value. 

The Naturesave Trust has funded environmental and 

conservation projects across the UK since 1995. 

Applications may be submitted at any time. 

https://www.naturesave.co.uk 


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What better way to refresh your diet after a season of over-indulgence than to get more veg into your 

meals? We are firm believers that you don’t need meat to make a magical meal. Whether you want to 

ramp up the veg in your diet, are giving Veganuary a go, or just want to experiment with new, inspiring 

and veg-centric meals, these recipes, and Riverford of course, are for you! Here’s to a veg-packed 

2020! 

Winter pilaf with walnut pesto and baked portobellos Serves 2 

A good pilaf is all about light but fragrant spicing and gently methodical cooking of the rice. As best you 

can, the aim is to try and get the grains of rice fluffy and well separated. Placing a tea towel under the 

lid helps to absorb condensation in the pan, which in turn helps the grains separate. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

200g brown basmati rice 

1 onion 

1 stick of celery 

1 large or 2 small parsnips 

2 garlic cloves 

Olive oil 

200g portobello mushrooms 

1 orange 

1 bay leaf 

2 tsp ras el hanout 

100g spring greens 

30g parsley 

40g walnuts 

40g dried cranberries 

Salt & pepper 

Preheat oven to 200˚/Gas Mark 6. Put a kettle of water on to boil. Rinse the rice under cold 

running water in a sieve. Place the rice in the pan with a good pinch of salt, cover with boiling 

water, return to the boil and simmer for 6 minutes. Peel and finely slice the onion. 

Cut the celery into fine ½ cm dice. Peel the parsnips and chop into fine ½ cm dice. Peel and chop 

one of the garlic cloves. Drain the rice well, keep to one side and give the pan a quick clean. Put 

the pan back on the heat with 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion, celery and parsnips, season 

them lightly with salt and pepper. Fry them gently for 10 minutes, until starting to soften. 

While the onion cooks, clean the mushrooms with damp kitchen paper or a cloth. Place the 

mushrooms in the roasting tin, toss them in some oil and season well. Add a dash of water to the 

tray and cover tightly with foil. Pop into the oven for 25 minutes to bake, removing the foil for the 

final 10 minutes to let them colour. Pull 3 long strips of zest from the orange with a peeler. Add the 

zest to the onion along with the bay leaf and garlic. 

Fry for a further 2 minutes before adding the ras el hanout. Cook lightly for 1 more minute. Tip 

75ml (5 tablespoons) of water into the pan and add the rice. Gently turn it through the onion, trying 

not to compress it too much. Gently level it out and press 8 holes into the rice with the handle of a 

wooden spoon. Drape the tea towel over the top of the pan and pop the lid on, fold the edges up 

and over the lid so they don’t catch. 

Cook on a very low heat for 10 minutes. While the rice cooks, wash the spring greens, strip away 

the tough central stalks and finely shred the leaves. Wash the parsley, shake it dry, pick the leaves 

off and finely chop them. 

Peel the remaining garlic clove and finely chop or crush it. Finely chop the walnuts. Mix the garlic, 

parsley and walnuts together and add enough olive oil to give you a pesto consistency. Season with 

salt and pepper. Add the spring greens on top of the rice. Replace the lid and cook for 5 minutes, 

until the rice is tender and fluffy and the greens wilted. 

Coarsely chop the cranberries and add them to the pilaf, stirring them through with the cooked 

greens. Check the seasoning and adjust with salt, pepper and a squeeze or two of orange juice to 

your taste. 

Cut the baked mushrooms into chunky slices and serve them on top of the pilaf. Spoon over the 

walnut pesto. 

Organic prizes to be won. Win everything you need to get souping this January! Three lucky winners will 

receive a collection of our organic veg boxes, cookware from Le Creuset UK, a blender from Vitamix & 

lunch sets from Black+Blum. Enter at: https://organic.riverford.co.uk/january-soup-19. 



K.G. DYER & SONS LTD. 

LOCAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR 

Tel/Fax: 01598 753504 Mob: 07873 957 158 

Winners of the Redland Roofing National Craftsmanship Award 

Winners of the Redland Construction of Excellence Award 

SPECIALISTS IN ALL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS 

ROOFING - STONEMASON - JOINERY - PLASTERING 

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RENOVATION AND LIMEWORK 

DECORATING 

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email: kirk@kgdyerandsonsltd.co.uk 

VISIT THE 

SLATE WAREHOUSE AND SHOWROOM for 

Slate tables 

Benches 

Worktops 

Window Cills 

Steps 

Flagstones 

Patio Slabs 

Fire Hearths 

Bespoke cutting and delivery service 

Slate signs, plaques and menu boards made to order. 

UNIT 1 LARKSWAY, GUNN, BARNSTAPLE EX32 7NZ 

www.ardosiaslate.co.uk 

enquiries@ardosiaslate.co.uk 

01271 831039/831049 



Showroom & Trade Counter 

Rolle Quay, Barnstaple, EX31 1JE 

WINDOWS • DOORS 

CONSERVATORIES • ROOFLINE 

CLADDING • HYGIENE CLADDING 

ESTABLISHED AND FAMILY RUN 

SINCE 1926 

Undertaking all aspects of 

Carpentry and Joinery 

01271 321600 

sales@exmoorfascias.co.uk 

www.exmoorfascias.co.uk 

Windows – Doors – Stairs - Interiors 

Conservatories - Kitchens 

Refurbishments 

Pathfields, South Molton 

01769 572134 

www.gshaydon.co.uk 

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF NORTH DEVON & W SOMERSET 

************************************************** 

FOR LOCK PROBLEMS, SUPPLY OF QUALITY LOCKS TO INSURANCE 

STANDARD, UPVS LOCK SYSTEMS AND CYLINDERS, KEYED ALIKE AND 

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A FAMILY RUN COMPANY NOT A MULTI-NATIONAL 

SPEAK TO CHRIS OR AARON, IF WE CAN HELP WE WILL 

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WE COVER UP TO BARNSTAPLE INCLUDING LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH 

AND IF WE CAN’T SOLVE THE PROBLEM, WE DON’T CHARGE. 

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STEVE HOBBS 

PAINTER AND DECORATOR 

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 

FREE & COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS 

All works carried out by 

Professional & Qualified Tradesmen 

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 

PAPER HANGING 

LIGHT BUILDING WORK 

TILING 

FULLY INSURED 

FREE ESTIMATES 

46A LEE ROAD, LYNTON 

01598 752692 

6 CROSSMEAD, LYNTON, EX35 6DG 

01598 753504 

07873 957158 


email: 


DEBBIE WELLS 

PAINTING & DECORATING 

City & Guilds Qualified 

Fully Insured 

01598 753682 

07531 118 191 

DECORATORS 

FREE & COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS 

K.G. DYER & SONS LTD. 

6 CROSSMEAD, LYNTON, EX35 6DG 

01598 753504 

07873 957158 

www.kgdyerandsons.co.uk 


We are a family run 

Waste Transfer Station based 

in Mart Road, Minehead. 

We offer a skip hire and 

weighbridge service for 

private and business customers. 

WELDING & FABRICATION 

AGRICULTURAL & PLANT REPAIRS 

GENERAL VEHICLE REPAIRS 

CALL: 07837 981510 

Open Monday to Friday 

8am to 4.30pm 

www.exmoorskiphire.co.uk 

01643 818008 

MART ROAD, MINEHEAD 



UPHOLSTERY SERVICES! 

PARK GARDENS 

LYNTON 

EX35 6DF 

HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT 

RE-UPHOLSTERY? 

YOUR SUITE? 

THAT FAVOURITE CHAIR? 

Call or email: 

MIKE GORST 

OLTON UPHOLSTERY 

01598 753 906 

MOBILE: 07946 871 644 

E-MAIL: oltonupholstery@yahoo.co.uk 

EXMOOR PEST CONTROL 

Fully qualified pest control technician 

with over 10 years’ experience in the field. 

If you are having any pest problems, 

please give me a call or email for 

a free quote – one off visits or 

contracts available – providing 

an affordable, discreet, professional 

service to your home and business. 

Loft clearances also offered. 

Tel: 07749 133407 or email: 

exmoorpestcontrol@gmail.com 

http://www.exmoorpestcontrol.co.uk 

COVERING ALL AREAS OF DEVON 

WE ALSO DO CONTRACT WORK, 

CUSHION RE-FILL SERVICE, SEAT REPAIRS, 

HEADBOARDS, AND MORE! 

Exmoor Pest Control is also on Facebook 

Competitive rates and outstanding customer service 

RICHARDS 

TELEVISION 

EST. 1974 

For all your TV, Radio, 

Video & Satellite needs 

ROBERTS RADIO DEALER 

SATELLITE AND AERIAL 

INSTALLATIONS/ REPAIRS 

ALL THINGS ELECTRICAL STOCKED 

FROM TOASTERS AND RADIOS 

TO FRIDGE FREEZERS AND 

WASHING MACHINES 

KING STREET, COMBE MARTIN, EX34 0AG 

01271 882633 

The small shop, family owned, with 

competitive prices and friendly service 


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Love Lyn Valley: Going for Zero 

next public meeting 

Lyn Climate Action is about how we can take practical steps to improve our lives, and those of generations 

to come by protecting and enhancing our environment. We know that we can‟t change the world but we 

can change our bit of it. The first community meeting of Lyn Climate Action to which everyone was invited 

was on Wednesday 27th November 2019. It was to start planning what we can do. Over 50 people 

attended. There was a talk from Myc Riggulsford, a science and environment journalist, and then everyone 

joined a table to discuss ideas. Each table produced a sheet of ideas for action. Some people volunteered 

to be on a smaller action group to work out how to implement these ideas. This action group is also open 

to all. There is much we can do for Lyn Valley and so the theme „Love Lyn Valley‟ emerged with the first 

focus being on „Going for Zero‟. We will cover that in a later issue. 

Back to Basics: What is „Global Warming‟? When sunlight passes through a medium, such as glass, it 

penetrates it but is slowed down so that it is changed to heat in the process. The heat, then, doesn‟t have 

enough energy to travel back through the glass and so is trapped inside. This is what makes a garden 

greenhouse work. The earth‟s atmosphere acts in the same way. It acts like a fleece and prevents 

extremes of temperature. This is normal. Also over hundreds and thousands of years the earth‟s climate 

varies considerably and has gone through long periods of cooling or warming. This also is normal. However 

with our increased industrialisation, increased air travel and private transport we are burning ever more 

fossil fuels and this is creating more carbon dioxide and other particles in our atmosphere. This has 

caused the „greenhouse effect‟ which is behind new extremes of world temperatures. At first scientists 

were divided as to whether the global warming is just a normal fluctuation (as described) or is actually 

caused by these manmade emissions. With so much more evidence available now the overwhelming 

majority of scientists have concluded that it is manmade. For example: search: „NASA climate change‟. 

Unfortunately not everyone has caught up with this update! As we all know we have very little time to 

reduce our carbon and other emissions before they get seriously out of hand. 

What we can do: a few ideas to start with We can support our local business and producers. This saves 

produce transport (food miles) and so reduces our carbon footprint. We can support those restaurants and 

pubs which themselves buy local. We are very lucky to have a local charity shop in Queen Street, Lynton 

which supports the North Devon Hospice. We can not only take our unwanted goods there, which helps 

with recycling, but also buy from there to save the production costs of new goods. Where there are 

facilities, we can refill containers. This also saves the energy costs of production. We can come together to 

plant more trees (see below). We can reduce heat loss in our homes and save money (see below). Save 

money – save energy. Over half of the average household‟s fuel bills go towards providing heating and hot 

water. That is a considerable amount of money, so it is vital that we are knowledgeable about the type of 

heating system we have, and we are using it correctly. This will not only save money, but also reduce 

carbon being released. Turning your thermostat down 1 degree can save you £80 per year and 340kg of 

carbon dioxide. Upgrading an old boiler to a modern one has savings of around £200 per year. Insulating 

your home has huge benefits too, both for your pocket and for the climate. A typical older house loses 10% 

of heat through the loft, 20% through glass, 30% through drafts, 25% through the walls and 15% through 

the floors. Increasing your loft insulation to 300mm, installing draft proofing and secondary or double 

glazing can cut heat loss by up to 50%. There are initiatives that support local people with home 

improvements such as insulating your home, replacing your boiler and accessing grants for energy efficient 

measures. 361 Energy are a local not-for-profit community interest company and focuses on „the 

acceleration of decarbonisation of our beautiful region in the face of the climate emergency‟, which in turn 

helps to reduce people‟s energy bills. You can call them on 01271 599361 to discuss what they can offer you. 

Energy saving facts The average person‟s carbon footprint is 10 tonnes per year which is equivalent to 

filling 24 million balloons with carbon dioxide. Average annual carbon footprint per person in (tonnes): 

Australia = 20.6 : Lynton (UK!) = 9.7 : China = 4.6 : India = 1.2 

What we have done so far: - A Facebook group: „Lyn Climate Action‟ was started with currently over 150 

members. There will be a website to follow. There is also a new Instagram page: @ “LynClimateAction”. If 

anyone wishes to post a message, it is #LoveLynValley or #lovelynvalley …and to come…… The second 

open public meeting at the end of February, everyone is welcome to attend. It will begin with a talk about 

how to save energy in our homes. A tree planting day open to all also at the end of February. A logo 

Competition. Kidz! listen out for information on how to submit your design from your schools. 

Deirdre and Jasmine 


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MONDAY 24 FEBRUARY 

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COMMUNITY MEETING 

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Vegetation/site clearance from a garden to 

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Green and woody waste chipped and 

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Fully qualified, insured and experienced. 

Free quotes and advice. 

24 hour call out service. 

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info@mhbrewer.co.uk 

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ANTHONY SMOLDEN 

Oftec Registered Engineer 

Oil fired boilers, Agas, Rayburns 

Service and repair 

07866 542535 

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Independent family-run oil 

distributor. 

Supplying the Lynton/Lynmouth area 

most days of the week. At Winson 

Petroleum we strive to offer prompt 

reliable deliveries at a competitive price 

every time! 

7.5t Mini Tanker Available on Request 

Top-up Service 

Monthly Payment Option 

Phone: 01271 858677 

Email: office@winsonpetroleum.co.uk 



Lynton Neighbourhood Police 

Newsletter, February 2020 

Cyber-crime can happen to anyone How to 

avoid becoming a victim of Cyber crime - Use 

„strong‟ passwords, and keep your passwords 

secure : Update your computer security, antiviral 

software and install a firewall : Keep your 

Insp 14316 

Paul Searle 

Sgt 15370 

Ian Rowe 

OFFICE EMAIL: lynton2@dc.police.uk 

PCSO 30366 

Grace Cleverdon 

PC15303 

Mark Langworthy 

operating systems updated : Delete and block 

spam or junk emails : Be careful when opening attachments or using internet downloads : Secure and encrypt 

wireless networks when using WiFi : Make sure your internet browser and any plug-ins are updated : Use reputable 

companies when shopping online : Use secure payment methods, such as PayPal or credit cards for online 

purchases : Avoid scams, criminal gangs operate „scams‟ and use the internet as one of the methods to defraud 

people and business : Backup important data and not just to the cloud : Remember if you do not want the world to 

know something don't put it on the internet. If you feel you have been a victim of internet crime either ring 101 or 

email 101@dc.police.uk or contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk 

Operation Snap Devon & Cornwall Operation Snap (Dashcam footage) is a secure online facility which allows 

submissions of video and photographic evidence and will investigate road traffic offences such as dangerous 

driving, driving without due care and attention, careless driving, using a mobile phone handheld, not wearing a seat 

belt, contravening a red traffic light and contravening solid white lines, however this is not an exhaustive list. If you 

have captured a driving offence on your dashcam or other digital device, you can send it to the police simply, 

quickly and securely through Operation Snap. You need to be 18 years old or over, able to supply the registration 

mark of the offending vehicle and be willing to sign a witness statement and possibly appear in court. You can read 

the frequently asked questions on the web link www.dc.police.uk/opsnp 

Flying Drones and Model aircraft If you own or operate a drone or model aircraft that weighs between 250g & 

20kg you need two registrations before you can fly it. You will need to take and pass a theory test to get a flyer ID & 

an operator ID if you are the person responsible for the drone or aircraft even if you are not the person flying it. It is 

illegal to fly a drone or model aircraft without a valid Operator ID clearly displayed on your drone, it has to be in 

block capitals taller than 3mm on the main body of the aircraft, it has to be safe from damage, secure and easy to 

read when the aircraft is on the ground. The drone code has also been updated (October 2019) to assist drone 

users in flying safely, you can check it out on the Drone safe web site,www.dronesafe.uk For further information 

and registration www.register-drones.caa.co.uk 

Thieves target trade vans parked overnight to steal tools Here are some things tradespeople can do to keep their 

tools, and livelihoods, safe : Keep your vehicle locked and your keys secure : Park in a well-lit area and in clear view 

of your property and any CCTV cameras : Park against a wall or fence so rear doors are inaccessible, side doors too 

if possible : Unload as many tools as you can : Call 999 immediately if you see a crime in progress or any 

suspicious activity around trade vans : Fit an independent alarm accredited by Thatcham : Fit additional locks on 

your van doors : Fit a quality tool chest in your van and secure it with a 'Sold Secure' padlock : Mark your tools so 

they can easily be identified as belonging to you : Keep an up-to-date list of your tools, including photographs and 

serial numbers registered on www.immobilise.com 

Number of Crimes reported in November & December 2019 Lynton & Lynmouth - Violence without Injury 2, Other 

Theft 1 : Countisbury & Brendon - Violence without Injury 1, Public Order Offences 1, Other Theft 1 : Parracombe & 

Martinhoe - Criminal Damage 1, Violence without Injury 1 : Challacombe - None : Kentisbury & Trentishoe - Violence 

without Injury 1, Other Theft 1, Criminal Damage 2, Other Offences 1, Non Notifiable Offences 1 : Arlington – 

None. This is still a low crime area. Want to know more about the crimes in your area? https://www.police.uk/is a 

national website which allows you to view what crimes have been committed in England, Wales and Northern 

Ireland. The website allows you to see crimes committed on individual streets, month by month. 

Police Surgeries February 2020 PCSO 30366 Grace Cleverdon will be available at various locations (listed below) 

come along and have a chat with her about any concerns you might have. Due to last minute emergencies it is 

possible an officer may not be able to attend. Challacombe Police Surgery - From 1st April 2020 the Police 

surgeries held at The Black Venus Inn Challacombe will change from Mondays to Wednesdays and also a new time 

of 12-12.30pm. Please watch out for the new listing 

Thursday 06/02/20 Staghunters Inn, Brendon 5.30-6pm 

Tuesday 11/02/20 Lynton Town Hall 12.30-1.30pm* 

Monday 17/02/20 Black Venus Inn Challacombe 2-2.30pm 

Tuesday 18/02/20 Lynton Town Hall 12.30-1.30pm* 

Tuesday 25/02/20 Lynton Library 3-4pm 

Letters for Lynton Police can be left in our post box at the front of the Fire Station, or in the “Have your say” Box in Lynton Post 

office. Police Enquiry Office at Barnstaple open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (Closed 1.15-2pm lunch) Closed bank holiday. 

Like us on our Facebook page Lynton Police or follow us on twitter 

and get regular updates as it happens. 

@Lynton Police 

www.devon-cornwall.police.uk 


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Helen Bingham 

(nee King) 

6 th May 1932 

to 

25 th December 2019 

A horse drawn funeral carriage 

carrying Helen Bingham as it 

passed through Barnstaple to 

a Service of Thanksgiving at 

North Devon Crematorium 

on 13 th January 2020. 

Helen ran Outovercott Riding 

Stables near Lynton for 

over 40 years. 

Snowdrop Valley 2020 

Snowdrop Valley is a privately owned remote valley in a hidden part of Exmoor close to 

Wheddon Cross. The Badgworthy Land Company kindly allow access to the valley 

throughout February each year while the beautiful carpet of snowdrops is in bloom. 

The Valley will be open from Sunday 25th January to Sunday 23rd February - 10.30am 

to 4.30pm. The Park and Ride Buses will be running from Saturday 8th February to 

Sunday 23rd February inclusive. 

Fares: Adult Return £6, Senior Citizen Return £5, Child Return 

5-15yrs £2, Children under 5 free with an adult. Single fares 

of £4 Adult/Senior Citizen and £2 Child between 5-15 – 

No Concessions on single fares. 

Prices apply from Sunday 25th January to Sunday 23rd February. 

We accept cash only. There is a cash point at Central Stores 

in Wheddon Cross if required. 

Directions to Wheddon Cross 

From Taunton (A358) follow B3224 to Wheddon Cross 

From Minehead (A39) follow A396 to Wheddon Cross 

From Tiverton (A361) follow A396 to Wheddon Cross 

All parking is in Exmoor Farmer's Market - TA24 7DT 

http://www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm 




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Looking for a cosy lunch spot? 

Come try our beautiful barn café, 

no need to bring a coat with our 

brand new heating system! 

25% off main meals for February! 

This February every Wednesday and Friday 

at 12pm our 1 hour woodland ride is half price! 

£15 per person! 

Ring to book. 

Caffyns Farm EX35 6JW, 01598 753967 




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elcome to the Crown Hotel, originally a coaching house 

from the 1760’s, situated in the heart of Lynton Old Town. 

We offer a selection of local Cask Marque real ales and 

home cooked food which can be enjoyed in our bar, 

restaurant or lounge. 

Sunday roast carvery served 12 – 3pm 

We can cater for functions 

Bar food served daily until 9pm (all day at weekends). Daily specials, gluten free & 

vegetarian options always available. We also do take away. 

Dogs and families welcome 

Full size snooker table 

Accommodation available from £70 per room, bed & breakfast. 

Call in or contact us: Market Street, Lynton, EX35 6AG Tel: 01598 752253 

www.Crownlynton.com Email: thecrownhotellynton@outlook.com 

Or join us on Facebook: The Crown Hotel in Lynton 



ACCOMMODATION 

12 en suite rooms 

EXCELLENT 

HOME MADE FOOD 

SUNDAY ROASTS 

LOCAL REAL ALES 

FOLK EVENINGS 

every 3 rd Saturday in the month 

QUIZ NIGHTS 

alternate Thursdays 

Please give us a ring for details 

about any of the above 

01598 741222 

Stag Hunters Inn, Brendon 

Lynton, N Devon, EX35 6PS 

www.staghunters.com 

e: stay@staghunters.com 

STAFF WANTED 

Full time or Part time permanent 

positions available for General Assistant. 

Duties include housekeeping (public areas 

and guest rooms) and waiting on. 

For further details contact Wendy 

01598 741222 

Beggars roost inn 

POST CODE: EX35 6LD 

OPEN EVERY DAY 

LUNCH FROM: 12.00 TO 2.30PM 

DINNER FROM: 5.30PM TO 9.00PM 

SUNDAY ROOST: 12.00 TO 2.30PM 

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DOGS WITH MUDDY BOOTS & WELL 

BEHAVED OWNERS VERY WELCOME 

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PARTIES CATERED FOR 

FREE PARKING 

FREE WIFI 

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SKITTLE ALLEY 

GOOD FOOD 

REAL ALES 

KEVIN AND JAN LOOK FORWARD 

TO WELCOMING YOU 

BOOKING ADVISABLE 

TEL: 01598 753645 


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The Old Coach House 

Lynton 

(Opposite The Church) 

Licensed Café, Tearoom and Takeaway 

Open Daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (Last Orders) 

(Closed Tuesdays) 

Full Menu Available All Day 

Breakfasts, Lunches and Teas 

Homemade Scones, Homemade Cakes 

Using the Finest Local Produce From 

Exmoor and the West Country. 

Including Meats, Cheeses, Jams, Real Ales 

and Cider 

Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan Catered For 

Tel 01598 753360 / 07525011881 

The Cottage Inn at Lynbridge 

01598 753496 

OUTSIDE BARS 

We now offer fully professional outside bars, including chilled draught 

products and Lynton’s very own Craft Ale "Fat Belly Crafty" which is brewed 

right here at the Cottage. 

We cater for any event, from weddings to birthdays, 

local events or parties. 



You can hear Radio Caroline North during 2020 

on the following dates through our dedicated 

stream, on 1368 AM via Manx Radio or our 

own 648 AM transmitter. 

15/16 February 

14/15 March 

10/13 April (Easter) 

09/10 May 

27/28 June 

18/19 July 

Dates subject to change 

JUST TO SAY THANKS FOR 

THE OVER 60's PARTY. 

WELL DONE! 

PAM AND ARTHUR 

Fairholme 



Christ Church, Parracombe 

For the Plough Sunday service this year, we were 

pleased to welcome The Venerable Jackie Searle, 

Bishop of Crediton to conduct the service. This was a 

group service and it was good to welcome also many 

members of other congregations in the Lyn Mission 

Community. 

Members of Blackmoor Gate Young Farmers brought the plough into the church and 

three very young members of the congregation gave some of the readings. After the 

service, Bishop Jackie was presented with a thank you bouquet and Reverend Jean 

was also presented with a bouquet in recognition of her continued work within the 

ministry sometimes in difficult circumstances. 

Thank you also to members of Christ Church PCC for 

providing refreshments after the service which gave 

all an opportunity to mingle and catch up on the 

news. 

Mervyn Mugford 


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As evening approached near Glenthorne 

A short story in four parts 

written by Richard Small, a North Devon author 

He parked his car on the desolate earth lay-by just before County Gate and set off on foot in search of adventure. 

His mind was taken by a sign that read, ‘Site of ancient Barrow’. It took longer than anticipated but he eventually found 

the site and stood on a high point and enjoyed the commanding view of the valleys around, just as they who built it must 

have done. His plan was changing all the time but he was enjoying it all so much, the view, the air, the sunshine. . . that 

raw connection with nature itself. He decided to walk further afield and downhill towards the beach some one mile 

distant. At first his way was barred by thick undergrowth and fences but he eventually found a suitable track. His effort 

was rewarded. Glenthorne beach was surreally beautiful and obviously rarely visited. He rested a while, looking at patterns 

in the stones and the antics of a friendly Robin. Perhaps he’d stayed too long but it was such a wonderful day and he was 

sure he could easily retrace his steps. It was a relentless but steady 3,000 feet climb back to the road where he had 

earlier abandoned his car. First he had to climb over a fallen tree and land slip that blocked the path and had nearly kept 

him from reaching the beach. It was a climb for a younger man than he but the day was good and there seemed a touch of 

misplaced youth in his being. 

So far so good, he’d taken a track which he believed would meet up with the one he’d used for the descent. He felt 

he’d reached about a third of the way but a quick glance at the lowering sun told him he’d better get on with it, no more 

dilly dallying, time for some serious walking. After a few minutes, he stopped to catch his breath and looked back to view 

his progress. Horror of horrors, he was on the wrong track, he was climbing on the wrong side of the wooded valley … he 

needed to be the other side, on the far hill, damn it all. With misplaced confidence exceeding questionable ability, he 

decided to cut across country through the woods, taking a straight line for where he thought he’d find his car. It was to 

turn out to be one of life’s more regrettable decisions. 

Part 2 

….. He stepped off the track and, despite the trauma of finding a meatless, dismembered 

sheep carcass on the way, the open deciduous woodland was easy going. As he drove his 

body onward, his mind dwelled morbidly on the dead sheep, how it might have met its end, 

and old wives tales of big cats out on the moors. The hairs stood up on the back of his neck 

and his body gave an involuntary shudder. 

The easy going underfoot stopped abruptly at a barbed wire fence, beyond which the climb 

was thick with old conifers. He walked along the stout wire fence looking for an easier way 

through. With an unusual touch of luck he found a weak point. There were signs that 

someone had been through there before, probably with their dog, as a few strands of black 

fur were still hooked on the wire. He cursed as the sharp metal barbs hooked on his clothing 

and he suffered a small but annoying cut extricating himself. 

‘Oh well, not too bad old boy,’ he said trying to console himself and pressing his coat sleeve 

on the back of his bleeding hand, ‘it’ll soon stop, you’ll be fine.’ Lowering his head to go under 

the dead branches of a large conifer, he walked on, upwards and onwards. A lost man will 

never understand what drives him forward into an unknown that defies all logic and he was 

no exception to that madness. 

There was a darkness about the forest, a darkness in more ways than one. He was not 

comfortable with his route, often having to change direction to avoid tangles of dead but 

impenetrable lower branches. In the end it was only the hill itself that told him he was going in 

vaguely the right direction. Trees and ground became a little lighter up ahead and he hoped 

he was at the end but it turned out to be a small clearing. At least it gave him a breather from 

walking stooped with head down through the forest. As he crossed the clearing, on the 

remnant of a lone standing tree, he noticed what looked like scratch marks, they were wide, 

deep and reached nearly as high as he was tall. Thoughts of a big cat immediately 

overwhelmed his mind and he looked around, staring into the encroaching forest gloom. 

To be continued ….. 



LEE ROAD, LYNTON EX35 6HW 

Booking/Enquiries: 01598 753397 

www.lyntoncinema.org.uk 

DOLBY DIGITAL SOUND 

AND PROJECTION SYSTEM 

DEAF LOOP FITTED THROUGHOUT 

Adults £5.00, Senior Citizens £4.50 

Children £3.00 

Please note films are subject to change 

Friday 31 January for 7 days at 8.00pm 

Matinee Monday 3 February at 2.30pm 

ROMAN GRIFFIN DAVIS, THOMASIN MCKENZIE, SCARLETT JOHANSSON 

JOJO RABBIT (2019) A young boy in Hitler’s army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl 

in their home. 12A 118 minutes 

Friday 7 February for 7 days at 8.00pm 

Matinees Saturday 8, Sunday 9, Monday 10 February at 2.30pm 

DEV PATEL, HUGH LAURIE, TILDA SWINTON 

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD (2019) 

Based on the novel by Charles Dickens PG 119 minutes 

Monday 10 February at 5.00pm 

Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12, Thursday 13 February at 2.30pm 

JUSTIN FLETCHER, JOHN SPARKES, CHRIS MORRELL 

SHAUN THE SHEEP: FARMAGEDDON (2019) When an alien with amazing 

powers crash lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the 

intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organization can capture her. U 87 minutes 

Friday 14 February for 7 days at 2.30pm and 8.00pm every day 

ROBERT DOWNEY JR, ANTONIO BANDERAS, MICHAEL SHEEN 

DOLITTLE (2020) A physician discovers he can talk to animals. PG 106 minutes 

Friday 21 February at 2.30pm 

Saturday 22, Sunday 23 February at 5.00pm 

Walt Disney’s 

FROZEN 2: Sing-along (2019) Frozen 2 returns with a sing along version. 

U 102 minutes 

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Friday 21 February for 7 days at 8.00pm 

Matinees Saturday 22, Sunday 23, Monday 24 February at 2.30pm 

ANYA TAYLOR JOY, JOSH O’CONNOR, TANYA REYNOLDS 

EMMA (2020) Based on the classic Jane Austen novel. PG 116 minutes 

Friday 28 February for 7 days at 8.00pm : Matinee Monday 2 March at 2.30pm 

TOM HANKS, MATTHEW RHYS, CHRIS COOPER 

A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (2019) Based on the 

true story of a real life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. PG 109 minutes 

advertise@lyntontadvertiser.com 01598 752788


Booking the Regal 

The Regal Theatre is a community theatre which 

provides the usual range of facilities found in 

performing arts venues. Community groups can 

book the theatre in order to promote their own 

events. 

The Regal Theatre has a large auditorium (400 

seats plus spaces for wheelchair users and their 

companions) with fixed raked seating and good 

acoustics and a hearing loop. There is a large 

slightly raked stage with technical, back stage and 

dressing room facilities which can cater for a wide 

variety of performance styles by both small and 

large companies. We have successfully hosted 

large and small scale performances in the 

auditorium of drama, ballet, contemporary 

dance, classical and all styles of music by large 

and small drama companies, choirs, full scale 

orchestras, small bands and individuals. 

There is a fully functional PA system in place and 

the facilities to create comprehensive lighting 

effects which are managed from a digital lighting 

board. Effects are managed from a technical 

station at the rear of the auditorium. The theatre 

also has a baby grand piano which can be tuned 

for performances. 

The lobby and corridors can be used for artists’ 

displays. 

To find out more information about booking or 

hiring the Regal Theatre, you can contact either 

by email or by phone. Information about 

contracts, costs and technical arrangements can 

all be discussed when you make your enquiry. 

To contact us by phone, call 01643 706150. 

You can also call the Regal Box Office, Monday – 

Saturday, 10am – 3pm, on 01643 706430. 

REGAL THEATRE 

MINEHEAD 

01643 706430 

www.regaltheatre.co.uk 

Sunday, 2nd February 2020 - 1:00pm 

West Group Young Farmers 

ANNUAL PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION 

TICKETS: Adults £7.50, Friends £7, Students £3 

Under 13’s free but still need to book a seat! 

Don’t miss out on an afternoon full of 

entertainment from Young Farmers’ Clubs in our 

local area competing against each other for their 

annual theatre performances. 

Tuesday, 4th February 2020 - 7:30pm 

Public Film Screening; 

THE GOOD LIAR 

TICKETS: Members £3, Guests £5 

Details to follow. 


THE FAREWELL (Subtitled) 

TICKETS: Members £3, Guests £5 

The bonds of blood and ties of culture are 

explored in this beautifully bitter-sweet family 

drama in which a hastily convened wedding 

provides the cover to bring the extended family 

back to China to bid farewell to their unwitting 

matriarch. 


Live from the Royal Opera House 

THE CELLIST AND DANCES AT A GATHERING 

Tickets: Adult: £15.50, Friends, Members ES40s 

£13, Full time students £10 

THE CELLIST: The inspiration for Cathy Marston’s 

first work for The Royal Ballet Main Stage is the 

momentous life and career of the cellist 

Jacqueline du Pré. 

DANCES AT A GATHERING: Jerome Robbins’s 

elegant and elegiac classic forms the second part 

of the programme. 

Friday, 28th February 2020 - 7:30pm 

CLEVERLY EVERLY & THE 60’S TRIBUTE SHOW 

TICKETS: Adults £12, Friends £11.50, Students/ 

Children/ES40s £6 

As well as recreating the fabulous sounds of the 

Everlys, the band delves deep into the rich 

musical archive of the 60’s. 



www.mineheadliteraryfestival.org 

T: 01643 831343 

M: 07778 003530 

mineheadliteraryfestival@gmail.com 

EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR 

MINEHEAD LITERARY FESTIVAL 2020 

Minehead Literary Festival returns for a second year over the weekend of Saturday and 

Sunday April 25 and 26 with a fabulous line-up of speakers. The early bird discounted 

weekend pass for just £30 is available until March 27, 2020, and tickets may be 

booked online at www.mineheadliteraryfestival.org 

Fact is the New Fiction - writing in a post-fiction world Novelist, biographer and critic 

Dame Margaret Drabble heads an impressive line-up of speakers, including popular 

children’s author Sam Angus, whose first book Soldier Dog will be released as a movie 

this year. Sam will give a talk about historical events as inspiration for her writing. 

Exmoor writer and harpist Hazel Prior talks about her first two novels Ellie and the Harp 

Maker and Away with the Penguins, which will be published in March. 

Cartoonist Kipper Williams, who has drawn for The Spectator, Private Eye and The 

Oldie, will give an illustrated talk – with examples of his work and some live drawings – 

about telling stories through cartoons in Talking Cartoons. 

Film maker and television director David Parker gives an illustrated talk about the 

interviews he recorded in 1994 with Laurie Lee, who notoriously didn’t ‘do’ television, 

giving a rare insight into the experiences that shaped one of England’s great 20th 

Century writers and author of the much beloved Cider with Rosie. 

Hazel Prior will also give a workshop on writing fiction and getting it published. In her 

workshopHazel will look at the elements that make a really good story, examine 

common mistakes made by budding writers and discover some self-editing tips and 

tricks. The workshop will also explore different pathways to publication. Tickets for the 

writing workshop are limited, so early booking is essential. 

Speakers at last year's festival Tessa Hadley and Pamela Holmes will also be 

participating in MLF 2020 and, with Margaret Drabble and Kipper Williams, will take 

part in the closing panel discussion on this year's theme Fact is the New Fiction – 

writing in a post-fiction world. 

A short story competition, with separate classes for adults and children, is being 

organised in the run-up to the festival, for which the deadline for all entries is on March 

6, 2020, and further details can be found on the MLF website. 

For more information about MLF 2020, please visit the website or call 

01643 703921. 



News from the Exmoor Pony Centre 

Ashwick, Dulverton TA22 9QE 

It has been a busy start to 2020 with 13 

new foals so far arriving at the Centre all 

of which will have to be handled and 

health checked to prepare them for future 

rehoming. This year they are all named for 

famous artists. Little Banksy, in the photo 

with Linzi, is much smaller than the other 

foals and will need some extra care and 

attention to get him up to full weight. 

Over the Christmas period we took our stall to various local events to raise some extra 

money at this expensive time of year. Sales of our cards and calendars help to pay for 

winter hay and feed which is needed by our foals. We held a successful Dog Show at 

Cannington and have been collecting at Tesco’s in Ilfracombe, Minehead and Bideford. 

You may have visited us at our Pop- up shop in Wellington in January, this is a new 

venture for us to help boost our funds. 

Many ponies have gone out to new conservation grazing sites around the country and 

have all settled in well. Four of last year’s foals (the ones named after cheeses) are 

now with Avon Wildlife Trust. We were recently notified of some ponies in Yorkshire that 

were destined for slaughter and were able to rescue six of them. Three fillies and a colt 

are now at the Exmoor Pony Centre and are being kept in quarantine for a while before 

being allowed to mix with others. The two older mares are now on a grazing site in 

Northumberland where they can live out their days with other older mares. 

We have a full calendar of Events for 2020. 

Thursday, 20th February - 12 midday to 3pm: Activity afternoon. Entry free. Small 

charge for activities and refreshments. 

Saturday 21st March 2pm to 4pm: Celebrate Mothers' Day with a cream tea and the 

Exmoor ponies. 

Friday 3rd April Quiz at the Sportsman's Inn, Sandyway, 7pm : Teams of 6 or just come 

along to make up a team on the night. Booking: Booking essential. Charge: £12 to 

include carvery. Call 01398 323093 or Sheila 01598 740281 to book your place. 

Sunday, 5th April - Activity Day - 11am to 3pm: Family Easter Quiz Trail Entry free. 

Small charge for activities and refreshments 

Thursday, 28th May - 12 midday to 3pm Activity afternoon: Entry free. Small charge for 

activities and refreshments 

Website: www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheExmoorPonyCentre 

Email: info@exmoorponycentre.org.uk 

Tel: 01398 323093 





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