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THE<br />
LYNTON, LYNMOUTH AND EXMOOR<br />
ADVERTISER<br />
Issue 249<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2020</strong>
2 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
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Your award-winning LOCAL estate agent<br />
PARRACOMBE £375,000 * NEW *<br />
Modernised dormer bungalow, 3-4 beds, 2 baths (inc e/s),<br />
sunny south-facing patio <strong>and</strong> lawned garden, stone garage,<br />
timber workshop, parking, <strong>and</strong> country views.<br />
LYNTON £280,000<br />
2-bed modern house with TRIPLE GARAGE, garden,<br />
parking <strong>and</strong> views, on the edge of the village.<br />
LYNMOUTH £275,000 * NEW *<br />
Comfortable 2-3 bed, 2-bath terraced house with fabulous<br />
views over the river. Ideal perm home or holiday lets<br />
LYNMOUTH £260,000<br />
3-bed, 2-bath apartment with modern kitchen, paved terrace<br />
<strong>and</strong> lovely sea views. Short stroll to all shops, pubs, cafes in<br />
the harbour area. Great for holidays!<br />
LYNMOUTH £360,000<br />
Immaculate 4-bed, 3-bath (2 e/s), EOT period house on<br />
popular Tors Road. Successful holiday let – with full<br />
residential status.<br />
Residential AND<br />
commercial property<br />
needed now!<br />
Best advice –<br />
Best Price –<br />
Best team!<br />
It’s official!<br />
<strong>Exmoor</strong> Property is in<br />
the top 3% of 25,000 estate<br />
agents in the UK.*<br />
The best possible service –<br />
from the best possible team!<br />
Talk to your local experts,<br />
<strong>Exmoor</strong> Property.<br />
Because when you’re<br />
selling your property,<br />
you deserve THE BEST.<br />
*(Judged by Rightmove <strong>and</strong> the<br />
<strong>2020</strong> Best Estate Agent Guide<br />
Awards as “Exceptional” <strong>and</strong> ranked<br />
in the top 3% of all estate agent<br />
branches in the UK.)<br />
BARBROOK £285,000 * NEW PRICE *<br />
Period charm, modern comfort. 2-bed, 2-bath character<br />
cottage with parking. Modern kitchen & shower rooms,<br />
wood-burner. Slate floors.<br />
LYNMOUTH £275,000 * NEW *<br />
Well-presented 3-bed period house with GARAGE & river<br />
views. Front patio terrace. Hillside rear garden. Near pubs,<br />
cafes, harbour <strong>and</strong> beach.<br />
LYNTON £260,000 * NEW *<br />
Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath GFF with large lounge, allocated<br />
parking <strong>and</strong> all the benefits of this popular private<br />
development. SoF.<br />
LYNTON £260,000<br />
2-bed detached modern bungalow with garage, parking <strong>and</strong><br />
lovely views to sea & countryside. Edge of village <strong>and</strong> a bus route<br />
nearby make this one perfect for perm home or retirement.<br />
BRENDON £250,000<br />
3-bed character cottage with garden, in Brendon. River view,<br />
one minute walk to a great local pub!<br />
LYNTON £245,000 * NEW *<br />
2-bed modern FF flat in Castle Heights – with BALCONY.<br />
Views, lift <strong>and</strong> parking. Recently re-decorated <strong>and</strong> ready to<br />
go. Perm home or lock & leave. SoF.<br />
LYNTON £245,000 * NEW *<br />
2-bed SF flat with lift, parking <strong>and</strong> sea & country views.<br />
Guest parking, communal grounds <strong>and</strong> summer house with<br />
views over the Bay. SoF.<br />
If you want to sell in <strong>2020</strong>, come <strong>and</strong> talk to Greg, Sharon or Bev,<br />
call 752221, email: info@exmoorproperty.com or via Facebook or Twitter<br />
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Looking at <strong>Lynton</strong> from Alford Terrace<br />
Learn to love your computer, Andy Brett<br />
Road closure – <strong>Lynton</strong> Station Hill<br />
Lyn Health News<br />
New scheme urges shoppers to buy local<br />
Wildlife in winter<br />
Love Lyn Valley<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong> Police Newsletter<br />
Minehead Literary Festival<br />
As evening approached near Glenthorne, Richard Small<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong> Cinema<br />
The Plough Arts Centre Appeal<br />
News from the <strong>Exmoor</strong> Pony Centre<br />
Medway Queen Quarterly Report<br />
Legal<br />
Property<br />
Financial, Accounting<br />
Architectural Services<br />
Signage<br />
Funeral Services<br />
Motoring, Transport<br />
Dry Cleaners<br />
Haberdashery<br />
Healthcare, Beauty<br />
Provisions<br />
Animal Services<br />
Homes <strong>and</strong> Gardens<br />
Accommodation <strong>and</strong> Eating Out<br />
What to See <strong>and</strong> Do<br />
Community<br />
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MARCH <strong>2020</strong> 7<br />
FOR SALE: SUBSTANTIAL CHARACTER TOWN CENTRE COACHING INN<br />
IN DEVON MARKET TOWN WITH 11 ENSUITE LETTING BEDROOMS<br />
THE COACHING INN, QUEEN STREET, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 3BJ<br />
FREEHOLD: £750,000<br />
Property specialists Stonesmith are marketing the sale of The Coaching Inn, a substantial <strong>and</strong> deceptively spacious<br />
character town centre inn, occupying a prominent trading position. This impressive multifaceted property is a<br />
popular <strong>and</strong> well regarded town freehouse <strong>and</strong> restaurant with extensive function facilities <strong>and</strong> letting bedrooms.<br />
The business retains many character features <strong>and</strong> comes fully equipped with an extensive inventory of quality<br />
fixtures <strong>and</strong> fittings. The business briefly comprises:- character interconnecting open plan Main Bar <strong>and</strong> Games<br />
Room Areas with heavily beamed ceilings (60+), Restaurant <strong>and</strong> Carvery Restaurant Areas (70+), substantial Function<br />
Room with Bar <strong>and</strong> WC’s (300), 11 Ensuite Letting Bedrooms, extremely well equipped Commercial Catering Kitchen<br />
with Ancillary Facilities, <strong>and</strong> a spacious Family Sized 3 Double Bedroom Owner’s Apartment with generously<br />
proportioned Sitting Room, Kitchen, Office <strong>and</strong> a Private Owner’s Roof Terrace Area. Externally, to the rear is a<br />
Customer Car Park for around 30 vehicles, Covered Seating Area (12) <strong>and</strong> various useful Outbuildings including a<br />
Garage.<br />
The Coaching Inn occupies a prominent position in the town of South Molton, which lies to the south western<br />
boundary of <strong>Exmoor</strong> National Park. A gateway to <strong>Exmoor</strong>, the town is a typical Devon market town with a traditional<br />
town square <strong>and</strong> a strong local economy thanks to the various national <strong>and</strong> international companies based in the<br />
area, as well as numerous local businesses. South Molton is an ideal base in which to explore <strong>Exmoor</strong> <strong>and</strong> Dartmoor<br />
as well as the North Devon coast with its excellent s<strong>and</strong>y beaches at Saunton, Puttsborough, <strong>and</strong> Woolacombe <strong>and</strong><br />
delightful cliff walks is also within easy driving distance. The North Devon link road (A361) gives good access to the<br />
M5 motorway at junction 27 with intercity rail connections to London Paddington from Tiverton Parkway.<br />
Full property details are available from www.stonesmith.co.uk <strong>and</strong> viewings arranged by calling 01392 201262.<br />
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8 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
Marsdens Devon Cottages is one of Devon’s leading independent holiday letting companies<br />
with more than 40 years’ experience. Here are some of the reasons why our home<br />
owners choose – <strong>and</strong> remain – with us.<br />
• High booking levels <strong>and</strong> competitive<br />
commission rates result in the best income<br />
for you<br />
• Bespoke services to suit your needs – we can<br />
manage as much or as little as you’d like us to<br />
• We are a local, Devon-based agency backed<br />
by the national marketing expertise of a much<br />
larger company<br />
• Strong online presence across multiple<br />
websites<br />
• Experienced, knowledgeable <strong>and</strong><br />
trusted local team<br />
• Guaranteed income for cancelled bookings<br />
• No registration fees<br />
• Free, no-obligation visit to discuss your needs<br />
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Our diverse team of brilliant people provide the full spectrum of legal services<br />
<strong>and</strong> specialist expertise across private <strong>and</strong> commercial matters. We have nearly<br />
200 of the brightest minds, ready to advise you on everything from agriculture<br />
to acquisitions <strong>and</strong> marine to marriage <strong>and</strong> because we have offices in 5 locations<br />
across Devon, we are highly connected to <strong>and</strong> fully engaged with the<br />
community around us.<br />
Full spectrum law<br />
wollens.co.uk<br />
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Architectural<br />
Drawings<br />
Specialists in Planning Drawings,<br />
Planning Applications,<br />
Working Drawings <strong>and</strong><br />
Building Regulations Applications<br />
Choweree House, 21 Boutport Street,<br />
Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP<br />
www.miltonpj.net 01271 344300 info@miltonpj.net<br />
KIRK DYER<br />
1 Baker’s Court, <strong>Lynton</strong>, Devon, EX35 6EW<br />
07873 957158<br />
www.kgdyer<strong>and</strong>sonsltd.co.uk<br />
kirk@kgdyer<strong>and</strong>sonsltd.co.uk<br />
FED UP WITH THE HEADACHE<br />
OF BOOK-KEEPING?<br />
NEED HELP?<br />
CALL CAROL ROBERTS A.I.C.B.<br />
01598 752724<br />
FRIENDLY HELPFUL SERVICE<br />
ALL BOOK-KEEPING WORK<br />
UNDERTAKEN<br />
heidi.signs@btinternet.com<br />
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MARCH <strong>2020</strong> 11<br />
Passports … <strong>and</strong> privacy on Facebook<br />
Dear Readers<br />
Passport renewals used to be incredibly time consuming. However, I recently had need<br />
to renew the twins’ passports as their first ones were running out. Although extremely<br />
expensive compared to other EU <strong>and</strong> non-EU countries, (Bulgaria for example is around<br />
25 GBP for an adult passport), I found the process this time very easy. It can all be done<br />
online <strong>and</strong> even the signature part has changed. Now the recognised person who<br />
countersigns receives an email <strong>and</strong> low <strong>and</strong> behold four weeks later two passports<br />
arrive!<br />
Although a lot of emphasis is placed on privacy <strong>and</strong> security I don’t know if this can be<br />
said for Facebook. If you have a Facebook account how much information are they<br />
holding on you? I went to check my Comments <strong>and</strong> my Liked pages right the way back to<br />
2009 when I opened my account <strong>and</strong> was surprised at how much information was still<br />
there.<br />
Interestingly, one of the sections is Apps. You may not know this but the games you<br />
might play, or r<strong>and</strong>om quizzes you might see all track your information <strong>and</strong> are<br />
authorised by you but normally in a way you don’t realise. Who really reads the small<br />
print when agreeing to use an App? I generally don't use Apps on Facebook as I only<br />
want to see information from people I am friends with <strong>and</strong> pages I follow. One section<br />
everyone should look at is “Your Ad preferences”. Despite deleting hundreds of things<br />
from this section, Facebook seems to add them quicker than I can compensate for. But<br />
further down you will find information on you. Entitled “Your Information” you can choose<br />
what is shown <strong>and</strong> what is hidden. I have disabled as much as possible because I simply<br />
don’t want Ads. It is a tool to use <strong>and</strong> adapt as you want, <strong>and</strong> don't be afraid of cutting<br />
people off. I have 119 friends on my list <strong>and</strong> personally know each <strong>and</strong> every one of<br />
them. I only share to my friends <strong>and</strong> never share to friends of friends. Why? If I don't<br />
know you, you don't need to see or know about me, my wife, my family, where we are,<br />
when we are out <strong>and</strong> what we are doing. That is my private life. I am convinced most<br />
people in this day <strong>and</strong> age have forgotten privacy <strong>and</strong> how important it is to protect<br />
ourselves. I could go on <strong>and</strong> on about privacy <strong>and</strong> Facebook in particular, but the subject<br />
would quickly become boring <strong>and</strong> I am almost out of space.<br />
As always, if you have any queries or questions, please do get in touch with me, that’s<br />
Andy, at ICT@lyntonadvertiser.com<br />
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12 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
LEARN TO DRIVE<br />
with<br />
GARY ROBERTS<br />
SCHOOL OF MOTORING<br />
For competitive prices<br />
call GARY ROBERTS on<br />
01598 752724 or 07519 027666<br />
THEORY TEST TUITION AVAILABLE<br />
Pass Plus Registered<br />
IDEAL GIFT<br />
Driving lesson vouchers available from<br />
2 hours tuition to full intensive course.<br />
CALL GARY ON THE ABOVE NUMBER<br />
OR SEE CAROL IN LONDIS<br />
MINIBUS TRIPS FROM LYNTON<br />
There are two types of trips by minibus operating<br />
from <strong>Lynton</strong>:<br />
HALF-DAY TRIPS TO A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS<br />
ACROSS DEVON & SOMERSET<br />
These are on alternate Thursdays - £7 per<br />
person. These trips are designed for those unable<br />
to get out easily, but are open to all on a first<br />
come, first served basis.<br />
The minibus leaves <strong>Lynton</strong> Town Hall @ 9am<br />
sharp, returning for 2pm, allowing roughly three<br />
hours at our chosen destination.<br />
Contact MURIEL on 01598 752 493 to book.<br />
We take up to 13, <strong>and</strong> are keen to have a full<br />
complement to ensure these trips remain<br />
economic. The phrase: 'Use It or Lose It' comes to<br />
mind.<br />
For more information about either service see:<br />
https://www.facebook.com/pg/<strong>Lynton</strong>-Minibus-<br />
Trips<br />
SHOPPING TRIPS TO MINEHEAD<br />
ORGANISED BY LYNTON RING & RIDE SERVICE<br />
We operate a Ring & Ride service in the<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lynmouth</strong> area for those who<br />
want to get out <strong>and</strong> about more, in<br />
friendly company, with 2 hours’ stay in<br />
Minehead, on alternate Fridays.<br />
We pick up in Parracombe at 9.45,<br />
Barbrook 9.50, <strong>Lynton</strong> 10.00,<br />
<strong>Lynmouth</strong> 10.10, Brendon 10.25<br />
COST IS £5 RETURN.<br />
If this would be of benefit to you,<br />
relatives or friends,<br />
contact Janice Banks<br />
01271 864258 to book.<br />
Ilfracombe & District Community Minibuses<br />
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BARBROOK<br />
Filling<br />
Station<br />
more than just petrol …..<br />
email:barbrookpetrol@btconnect.com<br />
01598 752248<br />
Opening Hours<br />
From<br />
1 st NovEMBER 2019<br />
Mon – Fri<br />
Sat – Sun<br />
7am to 7pm<br />
8am to 7pm<br />
Hours may vary<br />
please ring<br />
Road closure<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong> Station Hill<br />
B3234 Night-time Closure (7pm to<br />
7am): 23/03/<strong>2020</strong> – 03/04/<strong>2020</strong><br />
(both dates inclusive) start <strong>and</strong> end date<br />
provisional.<br />
During the closure traffic lights will be<br />
enforced where necessary on the<br />
opposite route to ensure safety of the<br />
contractor <strong>and</strong> members of the public.<br />
The advised diversion route for the<br />
Station Hill closure is suitable for all<br />
vehicles <strong>and</strong> will be via the B3234.<br />
https://one.network/<br />
Barbrook Filling Station<br />
Barbrook * <strong>Lynton</strong> * EX35 6PD<br />
VAT No. 153 0624 40<br />
CHIROPODISTS<br />
Martin John Malcolm<br />
MssCh, MBChA HPC No: CH 17774<br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
Lesley Watson<br />
MBChA BSc Hons HPC No: CH 31622<br />
Boutport Chiropody Clinic<br />
28 Boutport Street,<br />
Barnstaple, EX31 1RP<br />
will be holding surgery at<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong> Bowling Club<br />
11 th <strong>March</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
22 nd April <strong>2020</strong><br />
Full treatment £20.00<br />
For an appointment please ring<br />
01271 323392 Mob:07970 207044<br />
HOME VISITS BY REQUEST<br />
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14 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
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PROFESSIONAL<br />
DRY-CLEANING SERVICES<br />
AVAILABLE AT<br />
THREADS OF MINEHEAD<br />
SUMMERLAND PLACE TA24 5BT<br />
O1643 708372<br />
ALSO<br />
THE LYNTON LAUNDRY<br />
8 CAVENDISH PLACE<br />
01598 753456<br />
COLLECTIONS WEDNESDAYS<br />
RETURNS FRIDAY<br />
SERVICES FULLY FINISHED AND HAND<br />
FINISHED<br />
TO VERY HIGH STANDARDS TO ALL YOUR<br />
GARMENT AND HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS.<br />
WE SILICONISE TO RIDING WEAR<br />
AND BREEKS ETC<br />
P<br />
OPEN FOR RESIDENTIAL,<br />
DAY CARE AND RESPITE CARE<br />
We have qualified, registered nurses <strong>and</strong> all<br />
our carers are trained to NVQ2 <strong>and</strong> NVQ3<br />
Resident Proprietor: Betty Boundy<br />
Garson House Care Home<br />
7 Lee Road, <strong>Lynton</strong>, EX35 6HU<br />
01598 753202<br />
Threads is a family run business supplying Fabric, Wool<br />
<strong>and</strong> Haberdashery in West Somerset <strong>and</strong> beyond.<br />
We offer warm, friendly service <strong>and</strong> advice, as well as an everexp<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
range of items for all your needlecraft projects.<br />
• Over 500 bolts of<br />
Patchwork Fabric<br />
• Soft Furnishing fabric<br />
• Garment making fabric<br />
• Wool for knitting <strong>and</strong><br />
crochet<br />
• Net Curtains<br />
• Haberdashery<br />
• Needlecraft Books<br />
We are open Monday to Friday<br />
9.30am to 5.00pm<br />
Saturday 9.30am to 3.00pm<br />
Closed Bank Holidays<br />
Dry Cleaning Service<br />
• Foam cut to size<br />
• Agents for<br />
Sewing Machines<br />
• Soft Furnishing making<br />
service<br />
• Sewing Machine service<br />
<strong>and</strong> repair<br />
• Garment alterations<br />
Classes <strong>and</strong> Workshops<br />
• Tues. 3 Mar. – Sewing Machine Familiarisation with Jackie,<br />
7pm to 9pm - £20.00 per person<br />
• Fri. 6 Mar. – Somerset Star Block with Jackie,<br />
10am to 4pm - £25.00 per person<br />
• Wed. 11 Mar. Upholstery Workshop with George Parsons,<br />
10am to 1pm over 4 weeks - £50 per person<br />
• Fri. 13 Mar. – Needleturn Applique with Gary Mills,<br />
10am to 4pm - £30.00 per person (plus materials)<br />
• Sat. 14 Mar. – Beginners Patchwork with Julia Langley,<br />
10am to 4pm - £35.00 per person (includes some fabric)<br />
• Tues. 17 Mar. – Applique Bag with Julia Langley,<br />
10am to 4pm - £30.00 per person<br />
• Fri. 20 Mar. – Flower Arranging with Debbie & Pat,<br />
10am to 1pm - £25.00 per person<br />
• Fri. 27 Mar. – ‘Easter Project’ with Gary Mills,<br />
10am to 4pm - £30.00 per person (plus materials)<br />
• Tues. 21 Apr. – Sewing Machine Mat with Julia Langley,<br />
10am to 4pm - £30.00 per person<br />
• Wed. 22 Apr. - Sewing Machine Familiarisation with Jackie,<br />
7pm to 9pm - £20.00 per person<br />
• Sat. 25 Apr. - Young Sewers Patchwork with Sally Scyner,<br />
10am to 1pm - £10.00 per person<br />
Central House, Summerl<strong>and</strong> Place<br />
Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BT<br />
T: 01643 708372<br />
W: www.threadsofminehead.com<br />
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16 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
Lyn Health Medical <strong>and</strong> Minor Injury Services News<br />
*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS ***<br />
Public Health Engl<strong>and</strong> states that if you have recently returned from the Far East or Malaysia <strong>and</strong> you<br />
are suffering from a cough, fever or respiratory problems you are to STAY AT HOME <strong>and</strong> CALL 111 for<br />
advice. Please DO NOT visit the Health Centre or the Hospital. For up to date information on the<br />
situation please visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/<br />
One Small Step Our health trainers know how hard it can be to make changes to your lifestyle. They can<br />
help you set goals that put a healthy lifestyle into easy reach. Working with a health coach can help you<br />
take back control of your own health, in your own time, on your own terms. We can help you to:<br />
• Quit smoking<br />
• Reduce alcohol<br />
• Move more<br />
• Manage your weight<br />
We hold a clinic at Lyn Health on Thursdays between 11am <strong>and</strong> 3pm. To book an appointment <strong>and</strong><br />
assess your eligibility for the service please complete an online assessment via our website:<br />
https://onesmallstep.org.uk/online-health-assessment or call 01392 908 139 or 0800 2982654 (free<br />
phone)<br />
Staff Training Closing Information The surgery will be CLOSED from 12.30 on Thursday 19 th <strong>March</strong> for<br />
GP <strong>and</strong> Patient Services Training. MIU will remain open as normal.<br />
Staff Update Dr Arora will be leaving us from the 3 rd <strong>March</strong> as she has finished her registrar rotation<br />
with us. We would like to wish her all the very best for her future career in the health service.<br />
For the time being we will not have a registrar here so appointments will be limited. Please ensure if you<br />
are unable to attend a booked appointment you cancel with as much notice as possible.<br />
Message from the <strong>Lynton</strong> Minor Injury <strong>and</strong> Nursing Service As of 1 st Feb <strong>2020</strong>, we have returned to our<br />
full 7 day a week service at Lyn Health. We still do not have a full quota of Minor Injury trained staff but<br />
our situation has improved a bit <strong>and</strong> we are waiting for completion of training to get us up to 4 Nurses<br />
who are able to cover the weekends. Between November <strong>and</strong> February there were only 2 nurses! We<br />
are now back to seeing clinic patients <strong>and</strong> minor injury patients on a Sunday as well as a Saturday,<br />
between 11am <strong>and</strong> 4pm. We are able to deal with minor wounds <strong>and</strong> burns/scalds, sprains strains <strong>and</strong><br />
bites <strong>and</strong> stings. For anything more serious, if you think you have a broken bone, have chest pain or<br />
other serious symptoms, please do call 999 in an emergency or 111 if you need a Doctor. There are no<br />
Doctors here at the weekend.<br />
Vaccinations While Amy is on maternity leave we only have Alison who is qualified to administer baby<br />
<strong>and</strong> travel vaccinations. This does mean there are restrictions on the availability of clinics as Alison has<br />
to juggle with her other roles. It would be greatly appreciated if you can think ahead <strong>and</strong> book early for<br />
appointments, <strong>and</strong> do let us know if you cannot attend so we can release the appointment<br />
for someone else.<br />
Regarding travel vaccinations – a reminder that we are not a travel clinic <strong>and</strong> you do need to follow the<br />
advice in the Practice leaflet to find out which vaccines are recommended for your destination, not to<br />
mention all the other advice regarding food/water/malaria which will ensure your safety while you are<br />
away. We only administer the 3 NHS vaccines: Hepatitis A, Tetanus <strong>and</strong> Typhoid <strong>and</strong> there may be<br />
others you need, depending on your immunisation status. It can all get very complicated <strong>and</strong> it is<br />
advisable to think about vaccination <strong>and</strong> health advice at the time of booking your holiday – not 2<br />
weeks before you travel!<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
01598 753226<br />
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MARCH <strong>2020</strong> 17<br />
New scheme urges shoppers to<br />
buy local<br />
A new initiative to highlight the merits of<br />
buying local has been launched in <strong>Exmoor</strong><br />
National Park.<br />
The National Park Authority <strong>and</strong> Visit<br />
<strong>Exmoor</strong> are working together to support<br />
local producers <strong>and</strong> promote how the fine<br />
produce sustainably grown, reared <strong>and</strong><br />
prepared within Greater <strong>Exmoor</strong>, benefits<br />
the l<strong>and</strong>scape <strong>and</strong> its communities.<br />
Signs making it easier for shoppers to<br />
identify local produce are being proudly<br />
displayed in stores to shine a light on the<br />
region’s producers <strong>and</strong> how buying local<br />
benefits the environment, while delivering<br />
food that is more tasty, nutritious <strong>and</strong><br />
sustainable.<br />
Find out more at www.exmoornationalpark.gov.uk/eat-exmoor<br />
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18 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
Wildlife in winter<br />
Here's how you can lend a helping<br />
h<strong>and</strong> to wildlife in winter:<br />
• Feeding birds in winter Birds may have<br />
difficulty finding normal food in winter. To<br />
help them stay strong leave out extra food.<br />
• Helping badgers in severe weather<br />
Badgers don't hibernate but do sleep<br />
through most of the severe weather.<br />
Nibbles such as lightly cooked meats,<br />
cheese, peanuts <strong>and</strong> fruit would be<br />
welcome.<br />
• Help stock a squirrel's store Squirrels<br />
store food to eat when food is scarce. To<br />
help squirrels offer hazelnuts, walnuts <strong>and</strong><br />
almonds, plus chopped apple, beans,<br />
carrots or spinach.<br />
• Melting frozen ponds Toxic gases can<br />
build up in frozen ponds killing fish or<br />
frogs which may be hiding at the bottom. If<br />
you have a pond check it every day for ice.<br />
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MARCH <strong>2020</strong> 19<br />
Love Lyn Valley: Going for Zero<br />
Back to Basics: Why the Rush? Many governments around the world, including the UK <strong>and</strong> our own<br />
Devon County Council, have declared a climate <strong>and</strong> environment emergency. This is a first important<br />
step in acknowledging the urgency of tackling climate change with a need to follow this up with real<br />
action. Some have set a target date for going carbon neutral of 2050 others of 2030 <strong>and</strong> many have<br />
not given a target date at all. So why the need for a target date <strong>and</strong> why the rush? One significant factor<br />
is the existence of (‘positive’) feedback loops. In any system a small disturbance can sometimes have<br />
the effect of increasing that disturbance even more. In climate change, just to give a few examples:<br />
First, <strong>and</strong> most topically, tree loss: due to climate change rainfall will become imbalanced creating a<br />
greater risk of drought. The increase of forest fires <strong>and</strong> desertification in forested regions reduces their<br />
ability to absorb carbon which further contributes to global warming.<br />
Secondly loss of ice: ice is white <strong>and</strong> therefore reflects sunlight (84% of incoming solar radiation). As<br />
Arctic, Greenl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Antarctic ice sheets melt there is less white ice. Water reflects only 5% of solar<br />
radiation. This causes a further increase in global warming.<br />
So climate change resulting from human activity is very real. Due to global warming there is ‘greater risk<br />
of flooding, droughts <strong>and</strong> heat waves’, according to the government website (gov.uk). It is already<br />
causing millions of people to suffer, lose their homes <strong>and</strong> even their lives. Melting polar ice <strong>and</strong> glaciers<br />
are making sea levels rise, threatening coastal communities <strong>and</strong> low-lying isl<strong>and</strong>s such as the Maldives.<br />
600 billion tons of melting ice flowing into oceans (2017, NASA) will permanently <strong>and</strong> drastically alter<br />
the worlds coastlines, but well before that storms <strong>and</strong> floods will make these areas uninhabitable. For<br />
example, the big rocks which were thrown into <strong>Lynmouth</strong> by the storm Ciara’s waves. With the warming<br />
of the planet comes the warming of the oceans too, which adds to rising sea levels <strong>and</strong> increases the<br />
probability of stronger <strong>and</strong> more frequent storms, hurricanes <strong>and</strong> cyclones.<br />
Action taken now to reduce carbon emissions, has the chance to drastically limit the global temperature<br />
rise to a safer level. There will still be global warming, <strong>and</strong> there will still be changes in the climate, but<br />
these could be limited, prepared for <strong>and</strong> dealt with. No-one is immune to the negative effects of climate<br />
change. Our voice, our actions are very important. LCA is for everyone; there is a Facebook page, an<br />
Instagram page, <strong>and</strong> an online noticeboard padlet.com/lynclimateaction/lovelynvalley - for<br />
communications <strong>and</strong> ideas<br />
Climate Cameos Val <strong>and</strong> Steve of ‘Ginger Nut’ opened their Eco goods, home <strong>and</strong> gift store in <strong>Lynton</strong><br />
last September having wanted to run this kind of venture for some time. Concern for the climate is the<br />
thread that runs throughout their choices both for what kind of things they sell <strong>and</strong> how they sell them.<br />
Very relevant are their refillable <strong>and</strong> eco-friendly cleaning products: such as ‘Fill’ washing-up liquid,<br />
laundry liquid, <strong>and</strong> personal cleaning products. Plastic containers, toxic additives, <strong>and</strong> palm oil are all<br />
avoided. Visitors can either bring their own containers so that you only pay for the added weight of the<br />
product or buy refillable glass containers. Val <strong>and</strong> Steve plan to sell milk in refillable containers soon.<br />
And on the theme of product miles they buy as locally as possible: the best example of this has to be<br />
the pack of wax wraps – a durable alternative for single use plastic cling-film – that are made locally in<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong>. Other great ideas are the reusable coffee cups made from recycled coffee cups, glasses from<br />
recycled glass, <strong>and</strong> products such as washable coconut fibre scourers <strong>and</strong> body wash soap bars. There<br />
are also gift ideas from the ethical <strong>and</strong> Eco friendly <strong>and</strong> Devon based ‘Nkuku’ products. When in <strong>Lynton</strong><br />
why not pop in, not just for the Eco products but to be inspired by their ethos.<br />
Dates for your diary<br />
Devon Climate Week – 22 to 28 <strong>March</strong>. Look out for events in Lyn Valley <strong>and</strong> across Devon.<br />
22 <strong>March</strong>, Come <strong>and</strong> make seed bombs <strong>and</strong> learn what flowers are loved by bees <strong>and</strong> other insects.<br />
2pm-3.30pm, <strong>Lynton</strong> Town Hall.<br />
Logo Competition. We want your logo designs please kidz!<br />
LCA Hub – Talks are underway to have a space in <strong>Lynton</strong> for an exciting LCA community space.<br />
May Meeting - 27 May, 7pm, <strong>Lynton</strong> Town Hall. Our MP, Selaine Saxby, will be a guest speaker at the<br />
LCA quarterly meeting.<br />
Deirdre <strong>and</strong> Jasmine<br />
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20 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
K.G. DYER & SONS LTD.<br />
LOCAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR<br />
Tel/Fax: 01598 753504 Mob: 07873 957 158<br />
Winners of the Redl<strong>and</strong> Roofing National Craftsmanship Award<br />
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SPECIALISTS IN ALL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS<br />
ROOFING - STONEMASON - JOINERY - PLASTERING<br />
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DECORATING<br />
6 CROSSMEAD, LYNTON, DEVON, EX35 6DG<br />
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email: kirk@kgdyer<strong>and</strong>sonsltd.co.uk<br />
VISIT THE<br />
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• Slate tables<br />
• Benches<br />
• Worktops<br />
• Window Cills<br />
• Steps<br />
• Flagstones<br />
• Patio Slabs<br />
• Fire Hearths<br />
Bespoke cutting <strong>and</strong> delivery service<br />
Slate signs, plaques <strong>and</strong> menu boards made to order.<br />
UNIT 1 LARKSWAY, GUNN, BARNSTAPLE EX32 7NZ<br />
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enquiries@ardosiaslate.co.uk<br />
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MARCH <strong>2020</strong> 21<br />
Showroom & Trade Counter<br />
Rolle Quay, Barnstaple, EX31 1JE<br />
WINDOWS • DOORS<br />
CONSERVATORIES • ROOFLINE<br />
CLADDING • HYGIENE CLADDING<br />
ESTABLISHED AND FAMILY RUN<br />
SINCE 1926<br />
Undertaking all aspects of<br />
Carpentry <strong>and</strong> Joinery<br />
01271 321600<br />
sales@exmoorfascias.co.uk<br />
www.exmoorfascias.co.uk<br />
Windows – Doors – Stairs - Interiors<br />
Conservatories - Kitchens<br />
Refurbishments<br />
Pathfields, South Molton<br />
01769 572134<br />
www.gshaydon.co.uk<br />
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22 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
STEVE HOBBS<br />
PAINTER AND DECORATOR<br />
GENERAL MAINTENANCE<br />
FREE & COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS<br />
All works carried out by<br />
Professional & Qualified Tradesmen<br />
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR<br />
PAPER HANGING<br />
LIGHT BUILDING WORK<br />
TILING<br />
FULLY INSURED<br />
FREE ESTIMATES<br />
46A LEE ROAD, LYNTON<br />
01598 752692<br />
6 CROSSMEAD, LYNTON, EX35 6DG<br />
01598 753504<br />
07873 957158<br />
www.kgdyer<strong>and</strong>sonsltd.co.uk<br />
email:<br />
kirk@kgdyer<strong>and</strong>sonsltd.co.uk<br />
DEBBIE WELLS<br />
PAINTING & DECORATING<br />
City & Guilds Qualified<br />
Fully Insured<br />
01598 753682<br />
07531 118 191<br />
DECORATORS<br />
FREE & COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS<br />
K.G. DYER & SONS LTD.<br />
6 CROSSMEAD, LYNTON, EX35 6DG<br />
01598 753504<br />
07873 957158<br />
www.kgdyer<strong>and</strong>sons.co.uk<br />
kirk@kgdyer<strong>and</strong>sonsltd.co.uk<br />
We are a family run<br />
Waste Transfer Station based<br />
in Mart Road, Minehead.<br />
We offer a skip hire <strong>and</strong><br />
weighbridge service for<br />
private <strong>and</strong> business customers.<br />
WELDING & FABRICATION<br />
AGRICULTURAL & PLANT REPAIRS<br />
GENERAL VEHICLE REPAIRS<br />
CALL: 07837 981510<br />
Open Monday to Friday<br />
8am to 4.30pm<br />
www.exmoorskiphire.co.uk<br />
01643 818008<br />
MART ROAD, MINEHEAD<br />
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MARCH <strong>2020</strong> 23<br />
EXMOOR PEST CONTROL<br />
Fully qualified pest control technician<br />
with over 10 years’ experience in the field.<br />
If you are having any pest problems,<br />
please give me a call or email for<br />
a free quote – one off visits or<br />
contracts available – providing<br />
an affordable, discreet, professional<br />
service to your home <strong>and</strong> business.<br />
Loft clearances also offered.<br />
Tel: 07749 133407 or email:<br />
exmoorpestcontrol@gmail.com<br />
http://www.exmoorpestcontrol.co.uk<br />
COVERING ALL AREAS OF DEVON<br />
<strong>Exmoor</strong> Pest Control is also on Facebook<br />
Competitive rates <strong>and</strong> outst<strong>and</strong>ing customer service<br />
DRIVE REVIVER LTD<br />
ALL ASPECTS OF RESIDENTIAL<br />
AND COMMERCIAL<br />
EXTERNAL CLEANING UNDERTAKEN<br />
PRESSURE WASHING PROFESSIONALS<br />
DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, DECKINGS,<br />
FACIAS, GUTTERS<br />
WINDOW CLEANING, WALLS CLEANED<br />
DRAINAGE CLEANING / UNBLOCKING<br />
─BARNSTAPLE─<br />
01271 603138<br />
Durcombe Water<br />
Furzehill, Barbrook<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong><br />
EX35 6LN<br />
Telephone: 01598 753527<br />
Email: ljohn679@gmail.com<br />
Tree surgery <strong>and</strong><br />
vegetation clearance<br />
• Serving <strong>Lynton</strong>, <strong>Lynmouth</strong> <strong>and</strong> surrounding<br />
areas.<br />
• Tree works including felling, crown lifting,<br />
reducing, technical dismantles over property.<br />
• Vegetation/site clearance from a garden to<br />
large <strong>and</strong> steep sites.<br />
• Green <strong>and</strong> woody waste chipped <strong>and</strong><br />
removed.<br />
• Fully qualified, insured <strong>and</strong> experienced.<br />
• Free quotes <strong>and</strong> advice.<br />
• 24 hour call out service.<br />
www.mhbrewer.co.uk<br />
info@mhbrewer.co.uk<br />
01643 862757 07969 023 182<br />
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24 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
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MARCH <strong>2020</strong> 25<br />
RICHARDS<br />
TELEVISION<br />
EST. 1974<br />
For all your TV, Radio,<br />
Video & Satellite needs<br />
ROBERTS RADIO DEALER<br />
SATELLITE AND AERIAL<br />
INSTALLATIONS/ REPAIRS<br />
ALL THINGS ELECTRICAL STOCKED<br />
FROM TOASTERS AND RADIOS<br />
TO FRIDGE FREEZERS AND<br />
WASHING MACHINES<br />
KING STREET, COMBE MARTIN, EX34 0AG<br />
01271 882633<br />
The small shop, family owned, with<br />
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26 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
ANTHONY SMOLDEN<br />
Oftec Registered Engineer<br />
Agas<br />
Rayburns<br />
Service <strong>and</strong> repair<br />
07866 542535<br />
anthonysmoldon07@btinternet.com<br />
Independent family-run oil<br />
distributor.<br />
Supplying the <strong>Lynton</strong>/<strong>Lynmouth</strong> area<br />
most days of the week. At Winson<br />
Petroleum we strive to offer prompt<br />
reliable deliveries at a competitive price<br />
every time!<br />
7.5t Mini Tanker Available on Request<br />
Top-up Service<br />
Monthly Payment Option<br />
Phone: 01271 858677<br />
Email: office@winsonpetroleum.co.uk<br />
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MARCH <strong>2020</strong> 27<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong> Neighbourhood Police<br />
Newsletter, <strong>March</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
Modern Slavery is REAL <strong>and</strong> is happening in<br />
our communities. An unseen crime, it hides<br />
in takeaways, hotels, car washes, nail bars<br />
<strong>and</strong> private homes <strong>and</strong> it is estimated there<br />
may be as many as 13,000 victims in the UK<br />
Insp 14316<br />
Paul Searle<br />
Sgt 15370<br />
Ian Rowe<br />
OFFICE EMAIL: lynton2@dc.police.uk<br />
PCSO 30366<br />
Grace Cleverdon<br />
PC15303<br />
Mark Langworthy<br />
alone. Victims can be men, women <strong>and</strong><br />
children of all ages, but is normally more prevalent amongst the most vulnerable, minority or socially<br />
excluded groups. Be aware of the signs of modern slavery <strong>and</strong> if you have concerns call Modern Slavery<br />
Helpline on 08000 121 700. Learn how to spot the signs at MSHelpline #AlwaysBeAware<br />
https://www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/about/spot-the-signs<br />
Child Sexual Exploitation is a type of child abuse involving young people <strong>and</strong> children being 'groomed'<br />
<strong>and</strong> sexually exploited. It can take many forms eg, an apparently 'consensual' relationship with an older<br />
person or a young person having sex in return for attention, cigarettes, alcohol or other gifts. Many young<br />
people being exploited do not realise they are at risk <strong>and</strong> will not ask for help or may see themselves as<br />
willing participants not realising what is happening to them is illegal. There are warning signs –<br />
unexplained gifts or money, excessive use of mobile phone, older friends, being picked up from school,<br />
self-harming plus more. If you know a young person is displaying warning signs you should take action by<br />
ringing 101 or 999 or if you prefer not to speak to the police you can contact Children’s services 0345<br />
155 1071 or out of hours 0845 6000388. If you are being exploited or abused HELP is available ring<br />
116 000 for confidential help <strong>and</strong> advice, or Childline 0800 11 11.<br />
It is Lambing Season <strong>and</strong> we ask that care <strong>and</strong> attention is taken controlling your dog in <strong>and</strong> around<br />
areas with sheep. Please be aware sheep worrying is an offence. It is legal for l<strong>and</strong>owners to shoot dogs<br />
to protect their livestock, providing there was no other way of stopping the dog worrying their animals<br />
<strong>and</strong> they report the killing to the police within 48 hours. Livestock also includes domestic fowl, geese or<br />
ducks.<br />
Operation Snap is a secure online facility which allows submissions of video <strong>and</strong> photographic evidence<br />
relating to driving incidents that members of the public have witnessed. Operation Snap (Dashcam<br />
footage) will investigate road traffic offences such as dangerous driving, driving without due care <strong>and</strong><br />
attention, careless driving, using a mobile phone h<strong>and</strong>held, not wearing a seat belt, contravening a red<br />
traffic light <strong>and</strong> contravening solid white lines, however this is not an exhaustive list. You need to be 18<br />
years old or over, able to supply the registration mark of the offending vehicle <strong>and</strong> be willing to sign a<br />
witness statement <strong>and</strong> possibly appear in court. You can read the frequently asked questions before<br />
submitting your video or photos at www.dc.police.uk/opsnp<br />
Number of Crimes reported in January <strong>2020</strong> <strong>Lynton</strong> & <strong>Lynmouth</strong> - Criminal Damage 1, Non – Notifiable<br />
Offences 1 : Countisbury & Brendon – None : Parracombe & Martinhoe – None : Challacombe – None :<br />
Kentisbury & Trentishoe Other Theft 2 : Arlington – None. This is still a low crime area. Want to know<br />
more about the crimes in your area? Police.uk is a national website which allows you to view what<br />
crimes have been committed in Engl<strong>and</strong>, Wales <strong>and</strong> Northern Irel<strong>and</strong>. The website also links to<br />
Neighbourhood Policing Teams <strong>and</strong> Crime Prevention Advice. https://www.police.uk/<br />
Police Surgeries <strong>March</strong> <strong>2020</strong> Come along <strong>and</strong> have a chat with PCSO 30366 Grace Cleverdon about any<br />
concerns you might have. Due to last minute emergencies it is possible an officer may not be able to<br />
attend. From 1st April <strong>2020</strong> the surgeries at The Black Venus Inn will change from Mondays to<br />
Wednesdays at 12.00 - 12.30pm. Please watch out for the new listing<br />
Thursday 05/03/20 Staghunters Inn, Brendon 5.30-6pm<br />
Tuesday 10/03/20 <strong>Lynton</strong> Town Hall 12.30-1.30pm*<br />
Monday 16/03/20 Black Venus Inn Challacombe 2-2.30pm<br />
Tuesday 17/03/20 <strong>Lynton</strong> Town Hall 12.30-1.30pm*<br />
Tuesday 31/03/20 <strong>Lynton</strong> Library 3-4pm<br />
Letters for <strong>Lynton</strong> Police can be left in our post box at the front of the Fire Station, or in the “Have your<br />
say” Box in <strong>Lynton</strong> Post office. Police Enquiry Office at Barnstaple open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br />
(Closed 1.15-2pm lunch) Closed bank holiday.<br />
Like us on our Facebook page <strong>Lynton</strong> Police or follow us on Twitter<br />
<strong>and</strong> get regular updates as they happen.<br />
@<strong>Lynton</strong> Police<br />
www.devon-cornwall.police.uk<br />
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28 MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
elcome to the Crown Hotel, originally a coaching house<br />
from the 1760’s, situated in the heart of <strong>Lynton</strong> Old Town.<br />
We offer a selection of local Cask Marque real ales <strong>and</strong><br />
home cooked food which can be enjoyed in our bar,<br />
restaurant or lounge.<br />
Sunday roast carvery served 12 – 3pm<br />
We can cater for functions<br />
Bar food served daily until 9pm (all day at weekends). Daily specials, gluten free &<br />
vegetarian options always available. We also do take away.<br />
Dogs <strong>and</strong> families welcome<br />
Full size snooker table<br />
Accommodation available from £70 per room, bed & breakfast.<br />
Call in or contact us: Market Street, <strong>Lynton</strong>, EX35 6AG Tel: 01598 752253<br />
www.Crownlynton.com Email: thecrownhotellynton@outlook.com<br />
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MARCH <strong>2020</strong> 29<br />
The Cottage Inn at Lynbridge<br />
01598 753496<br />
OUTSIDE BARS<br />
We now offer fully professional outside bars, including chilled draught<br />
products <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lynton</strong>’s very own Craft Ale "Fat Belly Crafty" which is brewed<br />
right here at the Cottage.<br />
We cater for any event, from weddings to birthdays,<br />
local events or parties.<br />
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Caffyns Farm<br />
Due to popular dem<strong>and</strong> we are extending<br />
our offer on the woodl<strong>and</strong> ride to include <strong>March</strong>,<br />
on every Wednesday <strong>and</strong> Friday at 12pm.<br />
Only £15 per person! Ring to book.<br />
Why not join us for lunch<br />
afterwards?<br />
Caffyns Farm EX35 6JW,<br />
01598 753967<br />
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The Hunters Inn, Parracombe, EX31 4PY 01598 763230<br />
SOME DATES FOR YOUR DIARY <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
We will be updating our calendar regularly,<br />
so keep your eyes peeled!<br />
APRIL Sunday 5 th 12pm – 4pm<br />
Easter Indoor Craft Market. We still have a few spaces available. £8 per table.<br />
JUNE Saturday 13 th 12 - 4pm<br />
Victorian garden fete with craft market. Lots of games for the whole family. If you would like a stall please<br />
contact us, (details above). £8 per table<br />
We have other confirmed dates for <strong>2020</strong>, including<br />
Saturday 11 th July, Spanish Night including Spanish guitarist, Paella, Sangria down at the beach (weather<br />
permitting)<br />
Sunday 13 th September, Craft Market (£8 per table)<br />
Sunday 8 th November, Poppy Appeal Dinner<br />
Saturday 5 th December, Murder Mystery Night (includes 3 course meal £35 per person, booking essential<br />
Sunday 6 th December, Christmas Market £8 per table<br />
Saturday 12 th December, Magic night, including meal <strong>and</strong> entertainment from Tom Rose<br />
If you would like a stall at any of our markets please email info@huntersinnhotel.com or give us a call.<br />
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ACCOMMODATION<br />
12 en suite rooms<br />
EXCELLENT<br />
HOME MADE FOOD<br />
SUNDAY ROASTS<br />
LOCAL REAL ALES<br />
FOLK EVENINGS<br />
every 3 rd Saturday in the month<br />
QUIZ NIGHTS<br />
alternate Thursdays<br />
Please give us a ring for details<br />
about any of the above<br />
01598 741222<br />
Stag Hunters Inn, Brendon<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong>, N Devon, EX35 6PS<br />
www.staghunters.com<br />
e: stay@staghunters.com<br />
You can hear Radio Caroline North during <strong>2020</strong><br />
on the following dates through our dedicated<br />
stream, on 1368 AM via Manx Radio or on<br />
our own 648 AM transmitter.<br />
14/15 <strong>March</strong><br />
10/13 April (Easter)<br />
09/10 May<br />
27/28 June<br />
18/19 July<br />
Dates subject to change<br />
The Old Coach House<br />
<strong>Lynton</strong><br />
(Opposite The Church)<br />
Licensed Café, Tearoom <strong>and</strong> Takeaway<br />
Open Daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (Last Orders)<br />
(Closed Tuesdays)<br />
Full Menu Available All Day<br />
Breakfasts, Lunches <strong>and</strong> Teas<br />
Homemade Scones, Homemade Cakes<br />
Using the Finest Local Produce From<br />
<strong>Exmoor</strong> <strong>and</strong> the West Country.<br />
Including Meats, Cheeses, Jams, Real Ales<br />
<strong>and</strong> Cider<br />
Gluten Free, Dairy Free <strong>and</strong> Vegan Catered For<br />
Tel 01598 753360 / 07525011881<br />
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www.mineheadliteraryfestival.org<br />
T: 01643 831343<br />
M: 07778 003530<br />
mineheadliteraryfestival@gmail.com<br />
Minehead Literary Festival <strong>2020</strong> -Saturday & Sunday, 25 th & 26 th April<br />
Minehead Literary Festival returns for a second year with a fabulous line-up of speakers, led by Dame<br />
Margaret Drabble. Other special attractions include<br />
• A no-charge session for children on Saturday morning, 10.30-11.15am, in the<br />
Methodist Church Hall, led by popular children’s author Sam Angus.<br />
The session is free to children <strong>and</strong> accompanying adults, but registering in<br />
advance is essential; call 01643 703921 or email info@mineheadliteraryfestival.org<br />
• A Creative Workshop, run by published author Hazel Prior on Saturday afternoon,<br />
2.45-4.15pm in the Methodist Church Hall, on writing fiction <strong>and</strong> getting<br />
published. Tickets at £10/£12, are limited <strong>and</strong> booking essential - see<br />
www.mineheadliteraryfestival.org/tickets or call 01643 703921<br />
• Fringe event organised by local creative writing group Café Write, Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm, in the<br />
Old Hospital. Writers Helen Baggott <strong>and</strong> Clare Donoghue will talk about getting published, especially<br />
self <strong>and</strong> virtual publication. Tickets available from Apple Tree Tea Rooms, The Avenue, Minehead or<br />
call 01643 703921 - www.cafewrite.wildapricot.org/mineheadliteraryfestival.org.uk<br />
Early Bird discounted weekend passes for just £30 remain available ‘til <strong>March</strong> 27 th - these <strong>and</strong> all tickets for MLF<br />
<strong>2020</strong> may be booked online at www.mineheadliteraryfestival.org For more information about MLF <strong>2020</strong>, please<br />
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As evening approached near Glenthorne<br />
A short story in four parts<br />
written by Richard Small, a North Devon author<br />
He parked his car on the desolate earth lay-by just before County Gate <strong>and</strong> set off on foot in search of adventure. His<br />
mind was taken by a sign that read, ‘Site of ancient Barrow’. It took longer than anticipated but he eventually found the<br />
site <strong>and</strong> stood on a high point enjoying the comm<strong>and</strong>ing view of the valleys around, just as they who built it must have<br />
done. His plan was changing all the time but he was enjoying it all so much, the view, the air, the sunshine. . . that raw<br />
connection with nature itself. He decided to walk further afield <strong>and</strong> downhill towards the beach some one mile distant.<br />
Glenthorne beach was surreally beautiful <strong>and</strong> obviously rarely visited. Perhaps he’d stayed too long but it was such a<br />
wonderful day <strong>and</strong> he was sure he could easily retrace his steps. So far so good, he’d taken a track which he believed<br />
would meet up with the one he’d used for the descent. It was a relentless but steady 3,000 feet climb back to the road<br />
where he had earlier ab<strong>and</strong>oned his car. He felt he’d reached about a third of the way but a quick glance at the lowering<br />
sun told him he’d better get on with it. After a few minutes, he stopped to catch his breath <strong>and</strong> looked back to view his<br />
progress. Horror of horrors, he was climbing on the wrong side of the wooded valley. He stepped off the track <strong>and</strong>, despite<br />
the trauma of finding a meatless, dismembered sheep carcass on the way, the open deciduous woodl<strong>and</strong> was easy going.<br />
The easy going underfoot stopped abruptly at a barbed wire fence, beyond which the climb was thick with old conifers. He<br />
walked along the stout wire fence looking for an easier way through. With an unusual touch of luck he found a weak point.<br />
There was a darkness about the forest, a darkness in more ways than one. Trees <strong>and</strong> ground became a little lighter up<br />
ahead <strong>and</strong> he hoped he was at the end but it turned out to be a small clearing. As he crossed the clearing, on the remnant<br />
of a lone st<strong>and</strong>ing tree, he noticed what looked like scratch marks, they were wide <strong>and</strong> deep <strong>and</strong> reached nearly as high<br />
as he was tall. Thoughts of a big cat immediately overwhelmed his mind <strong>and</strong> he looked around, staring into the<br />
encroaching forest gloom….<br />
Part 3/4<br />
He looked about for something to use as a weapon. . . a small stone came to h<strong>and</strong> but he<br />
threw it down <strong>and</strong> instead picked up a branch the length of a broom h<strong>and</strong>le. He tested it<br />
against the beast’s scratching post <strong>and</strong> it swiftly snapped in two. All the pieces of wood that<br />
littered the floor of the clearing were the same, that’s why they were on the ground. They were<br />
there because they were weak <strong>and</strong> . . . dead.<br />
He knew that time was against him <strong>and</strong> he was soon going to have to move from this bright<br />
clearing into the unknown dark of that now dreaded forest ahead . . . oh, how he wished he’d<br />
gone another way. As he moved uphill to the first conifers his mind foolishly reminded him of<br />
films he’d seen on TV about leopards <strong>and</strong> mountain lions dropping onto their prey from above,<br />
with inescapable jaws gripping the throat to end all breath, all life. . . clever, silent, powerful<br />
killers. These thoughts stopped him in his tracks for a moment while he frightened himself<br />
even more by images of big cats following the scent of fresh blood. . . his blood.<br />
Terror drove his legs into the darkening forest, he dared not look up for fear of what he might<br />
see <strong>and</strong> he watched the ground intently where he placed his boots, not wishing to slip or to<br />
look weak <strong>and</strong> become another hidden meal in the forest. No one had ever walked through<br />
there he realised, <strong>and</strong> the black fur he’d seen wasn’t left by any black Labrador either. There<br />
was no one for miles, no one would hear him scream. Sweat began to wet his once warm dry<br />
clothes. He walked desperately, he breathed hard <strong>and</strong> felt alone. Afraid, tearful <strong>and</strong> alone.<br />
He must have stumbled on another twenty minutes or so, the trees seemingly trying to trap<br />
him with their low branches <strong>and</strong> careful not to trip in the undergrowth. Easier looking<br />
pathways sprang up to lure him deeper into the unknown <strong>and</strong> his keen ears listened for any<br />
noise. No birds had he heard, no sign of life, everything was expectantly silent. It seemed<br />
everything, even the trees, were listening, watching, holding their breath, for a beginning as<br />
well as an ending to the unfolding drama.<br />
To be continued …..<br />
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LEE ROAD, LYNTON EX35 6HW<br />
Booking/Enquiries: 01598 753397<br />
www.lyntoncinema.org.uk<br />
DOLBY DIGITAL SOUND<br />
AND PROJECTION SYSTEM<br />
DEAF LOOP FITTED THROUGHOUT<br />
Adults £5.00, Senior Citizens £4.50<br />
Children £3.00<br />
Please note films are subject to change<br />
Friday 28 February for 7 days at 8.00pm : Matinee Monday 2 <strong>March</strong> at 2.30pm<br />
TOM HANKS, MATTHEW RHYS, CHRIS COOPER<br />
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (2019) Based on the<br />
true story of a real life friendship between Fred Rogers <strong>and</strong> journalist Tom Junod. PG 109 minutes<br />
Friday 6 <strong>March</strong> for 3 days at 8.00pm : Matinee Monday 9 <strong>March</strong> at 2.30pm<br />
DEAN-CHARLES CHAPMAN, GEORGE MACKAY, DANIEL MAYS<br />
1917 (2019) April 6 th 1917. As a regiment assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two<br />
soldiers are assigned to race against time <strong>and</strong> deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from<br />
walking straight into a deadly trap. 15 119 minutes<br />
Monday 9 <strong>March</strong> for 4 days at 8.00pm : Matinee Tuesday 10 <strong>March</strong> at 2.30pm<br />
SAOIRSE RONAN, EMMA WATSON, FLORENCE PUGH<br />
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott<br />
LITTLE WOMEN (2019) Jo <strong>March</strong> reflects back <strong>and</strong> forth on her life, telling the beloved<br />
story of the <strong>March</strong> sisters – four young women each determined to live life on their own terms.<br />
PG 135 minutes<br />
Friday 13 <strong>March</strong> for 7 days at 8.00pm : Matinees Saturday 14, Sunday 15, Monday 16 at 2.30pm<br />
KRISTIN SCOTT THOMAS, SHARON HORGAN, JASON FLEMYNG<br />
MILITARY WIVES (2019) With their partners away serving in Afghanistan, a group of<br />
women on the home front form a choir <strong>and</strong> quickly find themselves at the centre of a media sensation<br />
<strong>and</strong> global movement. 12A 112 minutes<br />
Friday 20 <strong>March</strong> for 7 days at 8.00pm : Matinees Saturday 21, Sunday 22, Monday 23 at 2.30pm<br />
JESSIE BUCKLEY, GUGU MBATHA-RAW, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY<br />
MISBEHAVIOUR (<strong>2020</strong>) The true story about a group of women who hatch a plan to<br />
disrupt the 1970 Miss World beauty competition in London. 12A 108 minutes<br />
Friday 27 <strong>March</strong> for 7 days at 5.00pm : Matinees Saturday 28, Sunday 29 at 2.30pm<br />
MARGOT ROBBIE, ROSE BYRNE, ELIZABETH DEBICKI<br />
PETER RABBIT 2 : THE RUNAWAY (<strong>2020</strong>) Based on the stories of Peter Rabbit<br />
created by Beatrix Potter. U TBC<br />
Friday 27 <strong>March</strong> for 7 days at 8.00pm : Matinee Monday 30 <strong>March</strong> at 2.30pm<br />
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS, WILL FERRELL, MIRANDA OTTO<br />
DOWNHILL (<strong>2020</strong>) Barely escaping an avalanche during a family vacation in the Alps, a<br />
married couple are forced to re-evaluate their lives <strong>and</strong> how they feel about each other. 15 86 minutes<br />
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For 45 years, The Plough Arts Centre has<br />
sought to bring the very best in live<br />
music, comedy, film, theatre <strong>and</strong> the<br />
visual arts to Torrington <strong>and</strong> across North<br />
Devon - this is what we're passionate<br />
about. We hope you value what we do.<br />
It’s what makes The Plough the “jewel of<br />
North Devon“.<br />
In fact, this year we have seen the<br />
highest audience figures in its 45 year<br />
history, <strong>and</strong> we have many exciting plans<br />
for the future.<br />
But right now the Plough needs short<br />
term financial help to survive the next<br />
few months.<br />
As The Plough’s Director Richard<br />
Wolfenden Brown puts it: “Despite a<br />
thriving arts <strong>and</strong> community programme,<br />
excellent customer feedback, <strong>and</strong><br />
audiences for films <strong>and</strong> live events that<br />
have grown by 55% over the last five<br />
years, The Plough has experienced a<br />
recent dramatic rise in overheads<br />
coupled with a reduction in core funding<br />
which has created the perfect storm in<br />
our delicate finances,”<br />
We are tightening our belts <strong>and</strong> seeking<br />
ways to save money, including reducing<br />
staff hours in order to try to stabilise<br />
finances. But to survive the short term<br />
we need your help.<br />
This appeal is to raise urgent funds to<br />
ensure The Plough survives.<br />
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/powerthe-plough<br />
REGAL THEATRE<br />
MINEHEAD<br />
01643 706430<br />
www.regaltheatre.co.uk<br />
Wednesday, 4 <strong>March</strong> - 7:30pm<br />
1917 (15)<br />
Two young British soldiers are given an almost impossible task.<br />
Thursday, 5 <strong>March</strong> - 7:30pm<br />
NICHOLAS McCARTHY<br />
At the Methodist Church, 7 The Avenue, Minehead<br />
TICKETS Adults £15, Students £5<br />
Nicholas McCarthy shares his inspiring story.<br />
Friday, 6 <strong>March</strong> - 7:30pm<br />
ELVIS v JERRY LEE LEWIS : THE SHOWDOWN<br />
TICKETS: Adults £18, Friends £17.50, Students/ES40s £10<br />
Exhilarating performances from Dave B <strong>and</strong> Peter Gill.<br />
Sunday, 8 <strong>March</strong> - 3:00pm<br />
PETE ALLEN’S DUKES OF WELLINGTON<br />
TICKETS: All at £12.50<br />
Pete resumes his monthly jazz presentations in the Regal Bar.<br />
Tuesday, 10 <strong>March</strong> - 7:30pm<br />
BAIT<br />
TICKETS: Members £3, Guests £5<br />
The fishing industry used bait to catch fish but now the<br />
community <strong>and</strong> l<strong>and</strong>scape are used to catch tourists.<br />
Thursday, 12 <strong>March</strong> - 7:30pm<br />
The Pantaloons : BLEAK HOUSE<br />
TICKETS: Adults £12, Friends £11.50, Students/ES40s £6<br />
Their style draws from a wide variety of theatre traditions.<br />
Friday, 13 <strong>March</strong> - 7:30pm<br />
ALTER EAGLES<br />
TICKETS: Adults £18, Friends £17.50. No concessions<br />
Their perfect harmonies are well respected for their accuracy.<br />
Tuesday, 17 <strong>March</strong> - 7:15pm<br />
Live from the Royal Opera House : FIDELIO<br />
TICKETS: Adult: £15.50, Friends/MemberS/ES40s<br />
£13, Full time students £10<br />
An uplifting story of risk <strong>and</strong> triumph.<br />
Wednesday, 18 <strong>March</strong> - 7:30pm<br />
WEST SOMERSET COLLEGE SPRING FESTIVAL<br />
TICKETS: Adults £7, Students £5<br />
WSC present their first ‘spring festival’ with dance, music <strong>and</strong> song.<br />
Friday, 20 <strong>March</strong> - 7:30pm<br />
Ballet Theatre UK : GISELLE<br />
TICKETS: Adults £17.50, Friends £17, Students/ES40s<br />
£15.50, Under 16s £10.<br />
Considered to be one of the jewels of the romantic repertoire.<br />
Monday, 23 <strong>March</strong> - 7:30pm<br />
Somerset Opera : IOLANTHE<br />
TICKETS: Adults £9, Friends £8.50, Students/ ES40s £4<br />
Iolanthe satirises British government, law <strong>and</strong> society.<br />
Tuesday, 24 <strong>March</strong> - 7:30pm<br />
LITTLE WOMEN<br />
TICKETS: Members £3, Non-members £5<br />
The much beloved story of the <strong>March</strong> sisters.<br />
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Pleasure Dome Theatre Company have announced that they will be<br />
returning this summer with a spectacular performance of Shakespeare's A Midsummer<br />
Night's Dream, against the stunning backdrop of the mystical Valley of Rocks.<br />
Tuesday, 28 July - Saturday, 8 August <strong>2020</strong> 7:30pm - 9:30pm<br />
Bring a picnic basket <strong>and</strong> a warm rug for a fun, fairy-filled night of outdoor theatre you<br />
won't forget.<br />
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dream #theatredevon #visitdevon #exmoor #visitlynton<strong>and</strong>lynmouth<br />
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News from <strong>Exmoor</strong> Pony Centre, Ashwick, Dulverton TA22 9QE<br />
Welcome to <strong>2020</strong> <strong>and</strong> the start of a new season at the Pony Centre. We opened on<br />
Sunday, 16th February <strong>and</strong> have already held our first activity of the year.<br />
Foal h<strong>and</strong>ling is well underway with most of the colts ready to be castrated <strong>and</strong> the<br />
riding ponies are back from their winter holiday being prepared for the coming year’s<br />
trekking <strong>and</strong> other riding activities. Our Pop-up Shop in Wellington was very successful<br />
<strong>and</strong> we took nearly £600 over the week. A big thank you to everyone who came to buy<br />
<strong>and</strong> to our wonderful volunteers who ran it for the week. We hope to repeat it this year<br />
just before Christmas.<br />
You may remember we were awarded a grant by Tesco<br />
Bags of Help at Ilfracombe to create a mobile pony<br />
roadshow to enable us to take ponies <strong>and</strong> information<br />
about our charity to many more people. The display is<br />
now complete <strong>and</strong> we are looking forward to taking it<br />
out on the road this year. Thank you to the people of<br />
lfracombe who voted for us <strong>and</strong> made this happen.<br />
In January, we were contacted by Coppershell Farm Sanctuary in Wiltshire who rescued<br />
a young <strong>Exmoor</strong> but did not have the experience to h<strong>and</strong>le him. They were desperate<br />
for him to have a better life so he is now at the Centre <strong>and</strong>, once properly h<strong>and</strong>led <strong>and</strong><br />
out of quarantine, he’ll be gelded <strong>and</strong> introduced to our other geldings.<br />
We are open until 30th October <strong>2020</strong>. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday <strong>and</strong><br />
Sunday 10am - 4pm. Closed Tuesday <strong>and</strong> Saturday. Admission is free but we welcome<br />
donations to enable us to continue caring for the ponies.<br />
Saturday 21st <strong>March</strong> 2pm - 4pm Celebrate Mothers' Day with a cream tea <strong>and</strong> the<br />
<strong>Exmoor</strong> ponies.<br />
Friday 3rd April Quiz at the Sportsman's Inn, S<strong>and</strong>yway - 7pm Teams of 6 or just come<br />
along to make up a team on the night. Booking essential. Charge: £12 to include<br />
carvery. Call <strong>Exmoor</strong> Pony Centre 01398 323093 or Sheila 01598 740281 to book<br />
your place<br />
Sunday, 5th April - Activity Day - 11am - 3pm Family Easter Quiz Trail. Entry free. Small<br />
charge for activities <strong>and</strong> refreshments<br />
Wednesday 20th May Guided Walk with the Ponies 11am - 12.30pm Join an <strong>Exmoor</strong><br />
Pony expert <strong>and</strong> four-legged pack pony friend, to find ponies on the moor <strong>and</strong> discover<br />
more about this native breed. Booking essential. Donations welcome.<br />
Thursday, 28th May - 12 midday - 3pm Activity afternoon. Entry free. Small charge for<br />
activities <strong>and</strong> refreshments<br />
www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk www.facebook.com/The<strong>Exmoor</strong>PonyCentre<br />
info@exmoorponycentre.org.uk Tel: 01398 323093<br />
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Medway Queen Report<br />
Dunkirk <strong>2020</strong> With the 80th anniversary of Operation Dynamo later this year “Dunkirk” has to<br />
be something of a theme for <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
At the time of writing, the Ramsgate Expedition is “on” but not all details have been decided. Keep an eye<br />
on mailto:info@medwayqueen.co.uk for the arrangements as they emerge. In broad terms the ship will be<br />
open to the public as usual at Gillingham Pier on Saturdays until the end of April. Very early in May she will<br />
be towed to Ramsgate where she is booked on the slipway for hull cleaning <strong>and</strong> repainting. The slipway is<br />
clearly visible from public areas of the harbour, especially the East Pier, but yard visits will not be possible<br />
for safety reasons <strong>and</strong> because we cannot afford any delays in the work. PS Medway Queen will be moved<br />
from the slipway when work is complete <strong>and</strong> will be moored at the Commercial Quay in Ramsgate’s Royal<br />
Harbour for the Dunkirk 80th Anniversary Commemorations. Before that time our team of volunteers will<br />
be working flat out to get the ship ready. To a large extent what we can put on at Ramsgate depends on<br />
their progress. The “Saturday Team” <strong>and</strong> others will be bracing themselves for what could be nearly a<br />
whole week of “Saturdays”! The society will be looking for ways to raise funds <strong>and</strong> awareness of our<br />
restoration project over the course of the Ramsgate event <strong>and</strong> throughout the year. Two merch<strong>and</strong>ising<br />
projects have already been commissioned. “Medway Queen – West”, AKA Reading Support Group, have<br />
ordered a batch of commemorative 00 gauge box vans for the anniversary which is due for delivery in<br />
April. Those too will be available <strong>and</strong> an N gauge variant is planned for later in the year in time for The<br />
International N Gauge Show. Both products will also be available via our website. These models will be in<br />
addition to the General Steam Navigation joint venture announced last time <strong>and</strong> now available through<br />
the usual channels. A new book “HMS Medway Queen Memories of Dunkirk” will be published shortly<br />
before the anniversary event <strong>and</strong> will be available on board at Ramsgate. The book is planned to be<br />
roughly A5 size with 76 pages. Cover price will be in the region of £8. As with the “Medway Queen Club<br />
50th Anniversary” book, published in 2016, it will contain personal recollections by those who were there.<br />
The captain’s “narrative log” sent to the admiralty, extracts from a diary kept by one of the crew, accounts<br />
by Thomas Russell (ship’s cook) <strong>and</strong> John Graves (1st Lieutenant) printed in full. Personal recollections<br />
from the troops who were evacuated by HMS Medway Queen give the other side of the story. We are<br />
fortunate that no less than 3 members of the crew were taking photographs at that time. The First<br />
Lieutenant took some, which we have courtesy of the PSPS Collection. Two others, Eric Woodroffe <strong>and</strong><br />
Roger Matthews, gave their material to the Medway Queen Preservation Society. We have a Foreword<br />
written by the gr<strong>and</strong>son of the captain at Dunkirk <strong>and</strong> numerous accounts <strong>and</strong> information contributed by<br />
the descendants of both crew <strong>and</strong> troops. A book signing event with the author, in Ramsgate, is a distinct<br />
possibility! Please remember that PS Medway Queen will not be open to visitors at Gillingham Pier during<br />
May <strong>2020</strong> or for the early part of June. Details will be posted on www.medwayqueen.co.uk <strong>and</strong> kept as up<br />
to date as possible.<br />
Fundraising Among the donations <strong>and</strong> bequests received by the Medway Queen Preservation Society was<br />
£3,300 from our “Reading Support Group”. There were larger donations <strong>and</strong> it doesn’t sound like a<br />
significant amount but it brings the group’s total contribution to the Medway Queen restoration project, to<br />
£103,333! This “headline” total includes some additional benefits such as GiftAid <strong>and</strong> match funding on<br />
appropriate amounts. It was back in 1997 that Noreen Chambers, then secretary of the society,<br />
encouraged members to raise £1000 by whatever means they thought appropriate. Her aim was to get<br />
100 members to raise £1000 each. The Reading Support Group was formed in response to that with the<br />
aim of contributing a thous<strong>and</strong> or so – they just didn’t know when to stop! The group’s success has only<br />
been possible with the backing of the MQPS Trustees <strong>and</strong> the very many people who have given their time<br />
to help out on stalls, often at some cost to themselves – THANK YOU ALL. We must also thank all those<br />
publications that support us (including Paddle Wheels), our patient suppliers <strong>and</strong>, most of all, our<br />
customers at shows <strong>and</strong> by post. As stated in the last issue we have funds allocated for the work on the<br />
hull at Ramsgate but donations <strong>and</strong> sponsorship would be very helpful towards the cost of the tow <strong>and</strong><br />
insurance for the voyage. Both private <strong>and</strong> commercial sponsorship would be very welcome. If you can<br />
help please contact the Medway Queen Preservation Society: MQPS, Gillingham Pier, Pier Approach Road,<br />
Gillingham, Kent. ME7 1RX. 01634 575717. info@medwayqueen.co.uk<br />
Richard Halton January <strong>2020</strong><br />
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