Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor Advertiser, May 2020 Special edition

SPECIAL EDITION 

Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor 

ADVERTISER 

Issue 251 May 2020

2 MAY 2020 

Coronavirus was declared an international public health emergency after an outbreak in 

China killed thousands of people. The virus has since spread across the globe with the first 

cases confirmed in the UK on 31 January. This May Advertiser is devoted to including some 

of the online content relevant to our community between 10 March and 20 April and we 

hope this gives an insight into some of the work which has been done to help keep us all 

safe. The efforts made on our behalf have been huge and without this input our lives would 

doubtless be less assured. For anyone who has helped in any way and not been 

mentioned, please accept our apologies. 

We are unable to provide printed copies for the May edition due to delivery problems but 

the Advertiser will be online as usual at www.lyntonadvertiser.com and 

www.Facebook.com/LyntonAdvertiser Keep well, and stay safe! 

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Coronavirus scam warning, Devon, Somerset & Torbay Trading Standards 

Do not enter, Lynton Health Centre 

Impacts to service as a result of Coronavirus, North Devon Council 

Lynton Police Surgery cancelled, Lynton Police 

COVID-19 – Statement of service changes, Lynton & Lynmouth Town Council 

Support for residents through the Coronavirus outbreak, Devon County Council 

Follow Government advice, Exmoor National Park 

Temporary changes to on-street parking restrictions, Devon County Council 

Lynton update – COVID 19, Councillor Andrea Davis 

UK Lock down officially started 

Recycling Centres closed, Devon County Council 

Stay at home, save lives, Devon County Council 

Station Hill, Lynton re-opens, Councillor Andrea Davis 

Thank you for staying home, Exmoor National Park 

Transport for key workers, North Devon Council 

North Devon Crematorium grounds closed, North Devon Council 

A message to Lynton & Lynmouth, Mayor Chris Sleep 

Easter waste and recycling collections, North Devon Council 

“Thank you for respecting our place of work,” Exmoor Farmers 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) What you need to do, UK Government 

Visitors reminded to stay away for Easter, Exmoor National Park 

Stay Away, Devon County Council 

Thank you, Lynton Fire Station 

Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives, UK Government 

Working together, Lynton Police and Exmoor Rangers 

Please stay home, Lynton Police, Lynton & Lynmouth Coastguard, Exmoor Rangers, A & S Police 

Thank you for keeping the Lyn Valley safe, Lynmouth Coastguard 

Anyone can catch it, anyone can spread it, Devon County Council 

Doing their bit to support the NHS, Exmoor Distillery 

Stay home, save lives, Devon & Somerset Fire Service 

Support for NHS staff, Northern Devon Healthcare 

Over 1300 answer the call to help vulnerable, Devon County Council 

Emergency food and support for people in crisis, Lynton & Lynmouth Town Council 

Lyn Valley COVID-19 Response, Lyn Valley Community Volunteers 

What does your MP do working from home? Selaine Saxby, MP 

Seagulls, John Loveday 

Lynton Police Newsletter, PCSO Grace Cleverdon 

Public information 

advertise@lyntonadvertiser.com 01598 752788

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MAY 2020 3 

Thank you everyone! 

A huge thank you to everyone working on the front line 

at this difficult time, plus a very special thank you to 

all the volunteers who are helping our community. 

Your caring is sincerely appreciated! 

“The true measure of any society can be found in how it 

treats its most vulnerable members.” Mahatma Gandhi 

Please note that not all businesses will be open during these difficult times

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Coronavirus scam warning 

10.03.2020 

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is 

warning people to be wary of suspicious emails as 

fraudsters attempt to exploit the spread of coronavirus. 

Since last month the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau 

has identified 21 reports across Britain where coronavirus 

was mentioned with victims losing over £800,000 in total. 

Ten of these reports were made by victims attempting to 

purchase protective face masks from fraudulent sellers. In 

one instance a victim reported losing more than £15,000. None of the reports have been in the 

Devon, Somerset or Torbay area. 

Fraudsters are also sending out coronavirus-themed phishing emails to trick people into 

opening malicious attachments or revealing sensitive personal and financial details. This 

includes emails purporting to be from research organisations affiliated with the Centers for 

Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organisation. The emails claim to be able 

to provide the recipient with a list of coronavirus infected people in their area. In order to 

access this information, the victim is asked to click on a link, which leads to a malicious 

website, or is asked to make a payment in Bitcoin. 

https://www.devonnewscentre.info/coronavirus-scam-warning/ 

Do not enter 

12.03.20 

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

To safeguard the public and our staff please DO NOT visit the 

Health Centre if you have any cold, flu or respiratory symptoms. 

Please contact us by telephone 01598 753226 or via Econsult 

(from our website). Thank you. 

If you have a new continuous cough or a high temperature (37.8 

or above) please self-isolate for 7 days and follow the advice on 

the 111 website. 

The Chief Executive of North Devon Council has issued a 

statement outlining possible future impacts to its services 

as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic 

13.03.20 

Chief Executive at North Devon Council, Ken Miles, said: "The 

latest guidance from the Government as it moves into the 

“delay” phase of the Coronavirus pandemic response is that if 

an individual has a new fever or a continuous cough, they 

should self-isolate. As a responsible employer, we have 

passed on that advice to all employees of the council. Given 

the fact that we are still in the season where colds and normal 

flu are common place, I am anticipating that a precautionary 

approach will be adopted by many people and so I am also anticipating that the absence rate 



will Increase. Whilst I am sure that there will be some people reading this who will be eager to 

make some comment along the lines of “typical council workers”, I would stress that this is a 

situation that is unprecedented in recent times and that any employer will also be anticipating 

something similar and making plans to try to deal with this.” . . . . . 

http://www.northdevon.gov.uk/news 

Lynton Police Surgery cancelled 

17.03.20 

Unfortunately, due to the closure of the Town Hall because of the 

current COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis, the Police Surgery is unable 

to take place. This will obviously continue for the next few weeks 

so in place of the LYNTON Police Surgery in the Town Hall or the 

Library PCSO 30366 Grace Cleverdon will be available to be 

contacted on her work mobile 07710 075486 during the times 

advertised in the local media and the Lynton Police Newsletter. 

In the event attendance is required at an emergency, it is possible 

the phone cannot be answered, in this case please leave your name and contact details so a 

call can be made back to you. Thank you for your understanding. PCSO Grace Cleverdon 

https://www.facebook.com/LyntonPolice 

COVID-19 – Statement of Service Changes 

19.03.20 

Lynton and Lynmouth Town Council have made the decision 

to implement a change to its services to prevent the further 

spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The ultimate aim of these 

precautions is to protect staff and the public from 

spreading the virus. The measures are in line with recent 

government announcements and Town Councils' own local 

risk assessments. The Town Hall, will be the main affected 

service at this point in time. 

Below is a breakdown of how each service will be affected as of Thursday 19 March 2020: 

• Council Services The Town Hall will no longer be accessible to the public but will still 

be available to contact via telephone, email, website and in writing, Monday, 

Wednesday and Friday mornings 

• Outdoor Workforce Service We are advised our Outdoor Workforce Service is one of 

the less risk areas due to outside working and separation from the public in most of 

the work they do. So, at this stage all operations will continue as normal. Their 

supplies of Personal Protective Equipment have been upgraded after a risk 

assessment conducted in liaison with the Works Foreman 

• Meetings Town Council will constantly be reviewing meetings planned to be held at 

the offices. Most meetings will now be cancelled or arranged through electronic 

means. Committee and Full Council meetings may go ahead if necessary, with 

enough members present to be quorate. (Meetings currently cannot legally be 

undertaken through digital forms). Attendees are advised to follow government and 

NHS advice to ensure they are well enough to attend. 


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Town Council would like to assure residents of Lynton & Lynmouth that business continuity 

is a vital concern and support and co-ordination of a community response is part of why we 

are in place. As the government have now advised social distancing by avoiding 

gatherings, given the local risks identified and public safety, we are taking these proactive 

steps now. 

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Town Council on 01598 

752384 or by mail to: LTC@northdevon.gov.uk 

https://www.lyntonandlynmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk/ 

Support for residents through the Coronavirus outbreak 

19.03.20 

Devon County Council leader John Hart today pledged the authority 

will do whatever it can to support residents and communities 

through the Coronavirus outbreak. He said. 

“This is an unprecedented situation and many residents will be 

deeply worried about themselves, their family and how they are 

going to copy over the coming weeks.” 

Other actions include: 

• A suspension of non-urgent council meetings (pending a relaxation of government rules 

on democratic processes) 

• A move to digital invoicing for the council’s suppliers to ensure quick payment and help 

cash flow for local businesses. 

• The physical closure of library buildings to the public and suspension of mobile library 

services and events. Loan periods are being relaxed and access to digital books is being 

extended. 

• A relaxation of rules relating to bus passes to enable older people to access shops before 

9.30 and enable people to take advantage of dedicated shopping times for older people 

being offered by some supermarkets. 

Details of other specific actions and changes to services will be announced over the coming 

days and weeks. 

https://www.devonnewscentre.info/ 

Follow Government advice 

23..03.20 

Exmoor National Park calls on people to follow 

government advice, as visitor numbers soar. Visitors 

have been flocking to the usually quiet Exmoor National 

Park following last week’s announcement that pubs, 

cafes, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres were to 

close, along with strict public health advice and 

restrictions on all unnecessary travel. 

With fair weather in the National Park over the 

weekend, reports were of unprecedented numbers of visitors for the time of year, with some 

local restaurant and café owners forced to stop offering takeaway services over concerns that 



social distancing rules were not being followed. Campsites and caravan sites are also reported 

to be busy with people taking out long-term lets at holiday cottages. 

The National Park Authority is continuing to work with government to monitor pressure on local 

services during the pandemic, and slow the spread of the virus. 

https://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/ 

Temporary changes to on-street parking restrictions 

23.03.20 

On-street parking enforcement patrols have been temporarily relaxed by 

Devon County Council from Monday 23 March. In order to help residents 

park outside their homes while working from home or self-isolating during 

the coronavirus outbreak, the County Council’s parking enforcement 

teams will reduce enforcement on certain roads – although double yellow 

lines will still be enforced. 

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ 

Changes to routine patrols will enable officers to concentrate their efforts on 

keeping key routes running normally. 

Lynton update – COVID-19 

24.03.20 

You will see some of our tradespeople out working; essential work 

includes medical, food, light, power and their supporting infrastructure. 

We are very fortunate in Lynton to have a Health Centre, a Pharmacist, 

Police, Firefighters, Coastguard and food stores and many skilled 

tradespeople: builders, electricians, plumbers all working to keep us safe 

and to keep our community functioning. 

It is with much dismay that I have been asked to put out a message 

asking if residents would please refrain from any abusive language or 

actions towards these key workers who are so vital to us all. Please think about what you are 

about to post on Facebook, why post anything at all? Now more than at any time before, please 

be kind. 

I have been asked to give some links to advice for businesses and the self employed; 

https://www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk/ 

https://www.gov.uk/…/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses 

Following the Prime Ministers announcement (Monday 23rd March) We are now required to: 

• Requiring people to stay at home, except for very limited purposes (see below) 

• Closing non-essential shops and community spaces 

• Stopping all gatherings of more than two people in public 

Every citizen must comply with these new measures. The relevant authorities, including the 

police, will be given the powers to enforce them – including through fines and dispersing 

gatherings. These measures are effective immediately. The Government will look again at 

these measures in three weeks, and relax them if the evidence shows this is possible. You 

should only leave the house for one of four reasons: 

• Shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as 

infrequent as possible. 


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• One form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle - alone or with members of 

your household. 

• Any medical need, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person. 

• Travelling to and from work, but only where this absolutely cannot be done from home. 

These four reasons are exceptions - even when doing these activities, you should be minimising 

time spent outside of the home and ensuring you are 2 metres apart from anyone outside of 

your household. These are very difficult times for everyone, some people are out there risking 

themselves for the rest of us, please be thoughtful. If anyone has anything they are unsure of 

or just want to let off steam please do it to me using this email address and not on Facebook 

(or other social media) where it is causing upset amongst our valued key workers. 

Andrea Davis, County Councillor Combe Martin Rural 

UK Lock down started 

24.03.20 

Recycling Centres closed 

24.03.20 

In line with the Government’s latest guidance, all recycling 

centres in Devon are closed from 24 March 2020 until 

further notice. 

As an alternative, residents are advised to: 

• use existing District Council kerbside services 

• home compost 

• leave areas of grass uncut (the wildlife will love this!) 

• leave grass cuttings on the lawn where they will mulch 

down to provide nutrients 

• avoid projects that generate waste (eg postpone clearing out your garage/shed or doing 

your garden make-over) 

• store your waste at home until government restrictions are lifted 

• hire a skip/Hippo bag or similar 

• be responsible, do not fly-tip waste (fly-tippers can be fined up to £50,000 in 

Magistrates’ Courts and face unlimited fines in higher courts, as well as community 

punishment orders or prison sentences of up to five years) 

• use legitimate and suitable licenced waste management companies if it is essential for 

waste to be removed from your property 

https://www.devon.gov.uk/ 



Stay at home, save lives 

25.03.20 

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday 

evening, we should all be staying at home and only going out for 

the following reasons: 

• To buy food or medicine 

• To attend health appointments 

• To take exercise 

• Or for essential work that cannot be done at home. 

If you must go out, make sure you stay two metres (6ft) away from other people and wash your 

hands as soon as you get home. 


Station Hill, Lynton re-opens 

26.03.20 

Due to the current situation where we are all staying at 

home to save lives, you will not have seen that Station 

Hill is now open. 

I have thanked the contractors for their swift and diligent 

work and the clean and tidy state of the site. Stay safe, 

Andrea Davis, County Councillor, Combe Martin Rural 

Thank you for staying at home 

31.03.20 

Exmoor National Park was a much quieter place at the weekend 

following updated Government coronavirus guidelines stating 

that people should stay local and use green spaces near their 

home. 

Teams from Avon & Somerset and Devon & Cornwall Police 

backed by National Park Rangers worked together to reinforce 

the message that the public should stay at home and not travel 

to countryside beauty spots for exercise or any other nonessential 

reason. The response follows extraordinarily high numbers of visitors across the UK’s 

15 national parks last weekend, triggering concern that people travelling to them on mass 

could spread the virus. 

The Government have been clear that public rights of way should remain open for local people 

to exercise. Anyone accessing the countryside from their own home must keep at least 2 

metres apart from other people, sanitise hands regularly and wash them on return. Dogs 

should be kept under close control, on a short lead or at heel. The law in England does not 

allow the National Park Authority to close any part of the public rights of way network for COVID- 

19 reasons. Anyone with concerns about public access can contact the National Park’s Ranger 

team for advice at info@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk or 01398 323665. 



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Transport for key workers 

31.03.20 

Due to the reduction of bus services across the county, Devon 

County Council are trialling an on-demand subsidised taxi service for 

Devon residents for key workers accessing employment only. 

This service is intended to replace those journeys which were 

previously made by bus and a subsidised flat fare will be charged. 

Requests can only be made by email and should be sent to 

devonbus@devon.gov.uk 

Please include the following information in your email: 

NAME, ADDRESS, KEY WORKER STATUS, EMPLOYER / PAYROLL REF, JOURNEY 

REQUIREMENTS (pick up/drop off) 

DCC say they will aim to respond to all requests as soon as possible during normal office hours 

- journeys should be booked 48 hours in advance of travel. 

http://northdevon.gov.uk/ 

North Devon Crematorium grounds closed to the public 

01.04.20 

The North Devon Crematorium is now closing its memorial 

gardens to the public following further guidance in relation to 

Coronavirus. New regulations that came into force on 26 

March instructs all crematoriums to be closed for anything 

other than funeral services. 

The crematorium has already introduced a number of 

measures to minimise the risk of infection such as restricting 

services to close family members, stopping coffin bearing, 

removing hymn books and preventing any touching of coffins at the committal. 

https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/business/bereavement-services/crematorium/ 

A message to Lynton & Lynmouth 

03.04.20 

It is now over one week since the lockdown was implemented by 

Government. Your Council and other volunteers have been active in 

responding to this. It is great to see almost all people are following guidance 

on distancing, minimising travel and keeping indoors as much as possible. 

My thanks go out to all the businesses who are carrying on working where 

possible within the rules, allowing us to buy food, medical supplies, fuel, etc., 

getting local post delivered and our waste and recycling collected. 

A Lyn Valley Covid-19 Response has been put in place and all households should now have 

received a leaflet giving the names of our Zone Captains and their contact details for your area. 

The system is being co-ordinated by councillors and volunteers alike, working remotely but with 

the common purpose of identifying those members of the community in need. They are also 

ensuring the support you need is maintained throughout this period of “Lock Down” and into 

the future when some of the restrictions are lifted. Help will be available for as long as it is 



required. The Zone Captains are there for you to contact. Please phone on their published 

numbers and let them know when or how they can assist. 

In parallel with this, a Food Resource Centre has been set up in the old Tourist Information 

office of the Town Hall. Again, councillors/volunteers are helping to manage this with the aim 

that no-one should go without food in our area. Details of this resource are being distributed to 

every household for your information and to explain how to get in contact. Food will be 

delivered to those in need promptly and in the strictest of confidence. Thank you for the 

donations we have already received, the resources we have are not limitless and any further 

contributions will be much appreciated. Monetary donations in lieu of produce, can be made by 

phone via the Town Hall if you so wish. The Central Hub combines and coordinates all requests 

for help to ensure the most vulnerable people in our community are identified and whatever 

their need is, help can be provided. 

The remainder of the Town Hall has been closed to the public in line with Government advice. 

Our Council employees will carry on working, in line with risk assessments and this may extend 

to outside work being carried out by council staff. I would like to add my thanks to the NHS 

staff, local and NDDH, our Fire Service, who responded so quickly to the Exmoor fire near 

Barbrook recently, and all the emergency services. 

I hope you are all managing to stay upbeat and in contact with friends and family in these trying 

times. The internet, social media and phones are making this possible, and again thanks to the 

people who keep this infrastructure going. 

Please continue to follow Government Advice; Stay Safe & Stay home; and please use our Zone 

Captains who all kindly volunteered to assist the community at this difficult time. 

Councillor Chris Sleep – Mayor 

Easter waste and recycling collections 

07.04.20 

Leader of North Devon Council, Councillor David Worden said: “We are 

very lucky to have many dedicated and hard-working refuse collectors 

who are still going out on their rounds day after day to provide an 

important service to our residents during these difficult times.” 

“Waste and recycling collections are always a day late following a 

bank holiday, but if you’re in any doubt about your collection dates 

you can check our website any time, particularly during the current 

situation where many of us find we are out of our usual routine. 

“Please wash your hands before putting your bins and recycling containers at the kerbside 

before 7am on the day of your collection to avoid them being missed by our crews. Following a 

bank holiday, when your collection day changes, your waste may well be collected at a different 

time of day than you are used to.” 

He continued: “Our crews have been taken aback by all the public support that has been 

shown to them and they are extremely grateful for all the kind messages they have received 

from all over North Devon.” 

http://www.northdevon.gov.uk/new 


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‘Thank you for respecting our place of work’ - Exmoor farmers 

08.04.20 

Ahead of the Easter weekend, Exmoor National Park Authority along with 

the Exmoor Hill Farming Network is reminding people to stay close to 

home during the coronavirus pandemic and to take extra care when 

exercising on public rights of way that pass near farms or homes. 

Some farmers and residents have voiced concerns about increased use 

of public rights of way by local people following the lockdown restrictions. 

In response the National Park has produced an easily downloadable 

poster on their website that can be displayed to remind people of the 

Coronavirus Countryside Code: 

• Use open spaces near where you live. 

• Stay least 2 metres away from other people. 

• Avoid touching shared surfaces and clean hands regularly. 

• Leave gates as you find them. 

• Keep dogs under close control (at heel or on a lead). 

Defra advice is that risk of the coronavirus being passed on to others from people using public 

rights of way is very low if they follow these simple steps. The law in England does not allow the 

National Park Authority to close any part of the public rights of way network for COVID-19 

reasons. But anyone with concerns about public access can contact the National Park’s Ranger 

team for advice at info@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk or 01398 323665. 

For further information about safe rights of way use or to download the poster see: 

www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/enj…/out-and-about-essentials 

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do 

09.04.20 

• Stay at home 

• Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but 

only if you cannot work from home) 

• If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other 

people at all times 

• Wash your hands as soon as you get home 

• Do not meet others, even friends or family. You can 

spread the virus even if you don’t have symptoms. 

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus 

Visitors reminded to stay away for Easter 

09.04.20 

The Easter weekend traditionally marks the start of the main tourism season 

for Exmoor National Park. But not so this year, with the National Park Authority 

and Visit Exmoor joining the Government’s call to ‘Stay Home and Stay Safe’ 

and asking people to ‘Visit Exmoor, later’. 

Visitor facilities including accommodation, car parks and National Park 

Centre’s remain closed and instead people are being encouraged to turn to 

social media to share their favourite Exmoor experiences as part of a 



#VirtualExmoor campaign. This means everyone can benefit from inspiring images, stories, 

heartwarming anecdotes and engage with Exmoor from their homes. 

Meanwhile tourism bosses are busy working on plans to help boost the area’s economy and 

appeal once restrictions are lifted. The Exmoor tourism ‘Response and Recovery Plan’ being 

drafted by Exmoor National Park Authority and Visit Exmoor aims to unite organisations across 

Exmoor to generate a strong recovery. 

Tourism is the single largest component Exmoor’s deeply rural economy, contributing almost 

£130m a year and supporting the equivalent of almost 2,300 full time jobs - over half of the 

economically active population within the area. 

Exmoor usually attracts over 2 million visitor days a year, with people coming from far and wide 

not only for its spectacular landscape -as one of 15 designated National Parks in the UK - but 

also to enjoy its exquisite cultural heritage, wildlife, and local produce, alongside a host of 

exciting recreational opportunities. 

Whilst restrictions are in place everyone can experience #VirtualExmoor and be inspired by 

following @Visit-Exmoor and @Exmoor_National_Park on Instagram and @VisitExmoor and 

@ExmoorNP on Facebook and Twitter, whilst adhering to government advice to stay home, stay 

safe and avoid any non-essential travel. 

www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 

Stay away 

09.04.20 


The Leaders of our four political groups have issued a firm but 

fair message to holiday makers and second home owners: 

“Stay away from the South West during the Coronavirus 

crisis”. 

"We will welcome you with open arms when this is all over but 

right now please stay away," said the Council's Leader, Cllr 

John Hart. “We're also calling for much tougher penalties to be 

imposed on people who flout the rules.” 

Thank you 

09.04.20 

We took a moment to say thanks NHS, along with the 

rest of Burvill Street and Lynton. 

www.Facebook.com/Lynton Fire Station 


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Stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives 

09.04.20 

The Easter bank holiday weekend might be one of the 

most testing times for our resolve, with many of us 

having made prior arrangements to meet up with family 

and friends and to enjoy the great Devon countryside, or 

to travel to other parts of the country or abroad. 

However tempting, it is absolutely vital that we all 

continue to do everything we can to keep everyone safe 

and healthy. 

Many of Devon's residents are key workers and will of course continue to work over the long 

weekend. We thank you for all you are doing to keep our communities safe. 

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus 

Working together 

10.04.20 

Working with Exmoor Rangers patrolling the main routes 

into Devon from Exmoor. So far nothing seen. We will be 

around all weekend. 


Please Stay home 

11.04.20 

From today this will be the team patrolling Exmoor and the 

surrounding areas of North Devon and Somerset. Lynton 

Police, Lynton & Lynmouth Coastguard, Exmoor Rangers and 

A&S Police. 

Protect the NHS, Save lives 


Thank you for keeping the Lyn Valley safe 

13.04.20 

Lynmouth Coastguard would like to thank everyone that is helping to 

keep the Lyn Valley as safe as possible. Lynmouth Coastguard will 

continue to work and support the Police throughout these difficult 

times. To date the area has been very quiet apart from one or two that 

have been moved in help us to help the Police to keep it that way. 

Please feel free to PM me if you see anything out of the ordinary and 

we will do our best to send a patrol to the area and report to Police if 

required. Station Officer Ashley Clarke 

https://www.facebook.com/Lynmouthcoasguard 



Anyone can catch it. Anyone can spread it 

14.04.20 

It’s important that everyone follows the latest guidelines from the NHS 

on coronavirus and staying at home to help stop the spread of 

coronavirus - this includes young people, even if they feel fine and do not 

have any symptoms. It's hard for all of us, but young people in particular 

might struggle with changing their habits and complying with the social 

distancing rules. Please make sure everyone in your household stays at 

home to protect the NHS and save lives. You should not be meeting up 

with friends, or anyone who doesn’t live with you. That includes meeting 

up outside, having people over to your house or visiting other people’s houses. This might feel 

frustrating and a bit boring, but this is the best way to keep everyone safe. 

https://www.devon.gov.uk/coronavirus-advice-in-devon 

Doing their bit to support the NHS - bravo! 

15.04.20 

We are proud to announce that we are supplying the NHS with Hand 

Sanitiser! 

Every week we will be sending the Sanitiser in bulk to help the NHS frontline 

responders and staff who need it most! 

https://www.exmoordistillery.co.uk/ 

Stay home! Save lives! 

15.04.20 

It has been well publicised that people are being asked to buy sky 

lanterns, light them and set them free, in support of our amazing carers. 

PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS. 

Lanterns can easily cause a significant fire. A better, safer way to show 

your support is to stay at home! We do not recommend their use due to 

the fire hazards and risks they pose to property, crops, livestock and the 

community. 

Please support our NHS and carers by clapping and not requiring us to attend emergencies. 

https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/ 

Support for NHS staff 

16.04.20 

Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust staff are humbled at the 

continued public outpouring of support. 

As we continue to make our way through these challenging 

times, we would like to say thank you too. 

https://www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk/ 


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Lawyer, tailor, soldier, hairdresser – over 1,300 answer the 

call to help vulnerable 

17.04.20 

Thirteen hundred people including vets, plumbers, soldiers, 

hairdressers, builders, students, artists and estate agents have 

answered the call to help care for the county’s most vulnerable 

residents. It follows an urgent countywide appeal to recruit 

Healthcare Assistants – a vital new role supporting social care 

providers and the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic. 

The registrations have come from people aged 16 to 65, some 

former health care professionals, others with little or no 

experience at all in health or care. But despite their varying backgrounds they all want to do 

their bit to help people and the NHS. 

Many applicants aren’t working – some have lost their jobs and not entitled to government 

support or are on zero-hours contracts. They have applied because they see the new role as a 

chance not only to help the country but to start on a new career path. Then there are the 

second-year student nurses, a retired nurse, and a retired care home manager offering her 

experience and expertise. 

Each successful recruit will receive three-day fast-track training before being deployed to a 

variety of settings. These include people’s homes, hospitals and care homes, where they will be 

supporting people with their personal care needs including eating, drinking and washing. This 

will reduce the pressure on existing health and care staff. 

We still need people to sign up. If you want to make a difference and have a chance to help 

others please register your details at https://www.proudtocaredevon.org.uk/ 


COVID-19 Emergency food and support for people in crisis 

20.04.20 

The Lynton & Lynmouth Community Resource Hub will be open from 10am 

to 2 pm to supply food to local residents in crisis and to accept donations. 

The Resource Hub is not a community shop or a replacement for 

supermarkets or shops. It is purely for use by people in urgent need. This 

facility has to be resilient, to endure all scenarios the current pandemic 

throws at us and may have to last many months. 

We do not have infinite supplies of food, although we are actively working on that, so we do 

need to use what we have wisely to help those most in need either as a short-term fix or for a 

longer period of time. 

To ensure recipients are provided with a suitable food-parcel you will be asked for some 

personal details. For example; your name, address, number of adults, children and pets in 

household and any special dietary requirements etc. (Vegan, Vegetarian, Allergies). We aim to 

provide you with enough food for 3 days and we will deliver the food to your door. 

To contact the Food Bank please call; 

Daytime (9am to 5pm) 07398 339476 or 07398 336621 

Evening / Out of Hours (5pm to 9am) 07398 336833 or 07398 336634 



We will try to dispatch all deliveries within 24 hours unless an emergency. Please be patient. 

The food will be delivered promptly in line with existing demand. 

If you are unable to contact the Resource Hub by telephone write your request on a piece of 

paper, preferably place in an envelope & pass to your Postman who will then deliver it to us. 

Your name, address and any other personal details will be treated in the strictest of confidence 

and will allow us to deal with your request which will be completed as a matter of urgency. 

Be assured any personal details you supply will only be used as required for the operation of 

the Resource Hub, for the duration of this Pandemic and in accordance with the existing Data 

Protection Act. 

If you need to visit the Community Resource Hub please respect the staff and maintain the 

current 2 metre rule. We do have some specialist volunteers who are available by phone and 

can give advice on where to get the best help for any support that you may require. Do ask us 

for more information, we can’t promise to solve your problem but we will try and point you in 

the right direction so that the help you are seeking is obtained and right for you. Stay Safe! 

https://www.lyntonandlynmouthtowncouncil.gov.uk/ 

Lyn Valley Covid-19 response 

Quarantining or self-isolating 

Lyn Valley community volunteers are here for you 

Need supplies, your dog walked, or do you just want someone to talk to? 

Call the Zone Captain for your area and we will get help to you. 

Lynton Zone Captains 

1. Di Mitchell 

2. Tom Smith 

3. Emma Anderson 

4. Lee Allen 

Station Hill 

1. Michael Bell 

2. Ashley Clarke 

Lynmouth/Countisbury 

1. Adrian Hobbs 

2. Lucy Howe 

Brendon 

1. Barnaby Hayes 

2. Zoe Sollors 

Barbrook 

1. Val Pugsley 

2. Dan Whitfield 

Martinhoe/Hunters Inn 

1. John Patrinos 

2. Dave Harding 

Parracombe 

1. Jerry Sampfer 

2. Karen Farrington 

All Zones 

1. Dave Harding 

2. Reverend Samantha Stayte 

3. Pete Lake 

07711 862688 

07532 217731 

07811 313850 

07796 844752 

07773 420079 

07516 757147 

07971 422715 

07895 276559 

07515 660053 

07845 772627 

07811 356711 

07852 514886 

07975 746860 

07970 048861 

07890 438890 

07966 486743 

07970 048861 

01598 752289 

07547 186588 

THIS IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR 999 OR 111 

Fighting Coronavirus as a community 


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What does your MP do working from home? 

Like all of us, I have spent a lot more time in my house than normal, with my Labrador George 

working to assist constituents during this unprecedented time. Every morning I join a call with 

the Cabinet Office where I can raise questions, and also listen to MPs of all parties raise their 

most urgent concerns. I have in the last few days raised the issue of emergency dental cover in 

North Devon, zoos and measures for bereavement that are in place. 

Having described myself as the one-woman tourist board for North Devon, it has been very 

difficult to be encouraging our tourism businesses to close at the start of the lockdown. I 

worked alongside Ministers to ensure our holiday parks closed and have worked very closely 

with the police in the run up to Easter to ensure everything possible was being done to deter 

tourists coming now, and hope they will come back later in the year. I was one of MPs lobbying 

Air B’n’B to close over Easter and am delighted that I received confirmation from their Head 

Office that they had on Maundy Thursday. 

Personal protection equipment, PPE, has never been in such demand or received so much 

attention. Early on in this crisis, a local company, Applegate, advised they could source some 

items. I have introduced them locally to North Devon Council, funeral directors and social care 

providers, as well as link them to colleagues elsewhere in the country with PPE shortages. 

Applegate have now launched an online, non-commercial portal for businesses to purchase 

PPE, assisting the national effort. 

By keeping abreast of government departments at this time, I have also been able to assist our 

police with their PPE. On a call the police described how the Health and Safety Executive had 

given different advice on PPE to Public Health England. This did not sound right, so I was able 

to contact the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, the issue was resolved, and the 

police thanked me for working some ‘parliamentary magic’. 

Working in conjunction with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office my team and I have helped 

many local residents get back home from around the world. Whilst locally, I have matched 

voluntary groups with elderly and vulnerable residents coming directly to me for assistance with 

shopping and medicines. I am in contact with supermarket head offices as well as pharmacies 

such as Boots and Lloyds to reduce queues, and ensure the most vulnerable locally are getting 

the help they need without putting themselves at risk in long queues. 

Communicating accurate information at this time is in my mind essential and my team have 

ensured my website is constantly updated: www.selainesaxby.org.uk. I am also answering 

questions live on Facebook twice a week to ensure everyone here in North Devon can directly 

access their MP during this difficult time, please like my Facebook page to join in 

(fb.com/SelaineSaxbyMP). 

My team and I are answering an increased volume in correspondence, up to a five-fold 

increase, prioritising those with the most urgent needs. 

I am in regular contact with our County Council, District Council and many parish councils; as 

well as our police, social care providers and the NHS to ensure that everything is working well 

locally – and I am delighted to confirm it is. 

There will always be blips in a road that has been built as fast as the one to get us through this 

pandemic, but please rest assured everyone is working flat out and doing their best to ensure 

we do get through this together. I am here to help everyone in North Devon in any way I can as 

this pandemic unfolds so please do email me: selaine.saxby.mp@parliament.uk 

Parish Release 16th April 2020 



A topical cartoon to make you smile 

from the talented John Loveday 



Lynton Neighbourhood Police Newsletter May 2020 

Coronavirus - COVID19 Lynton Police would like to say ‘Thank You’ to all those people who are 

clearly abiding by the Government Guidance and only going out for essential reasons in order to 

prevent the spread of Covid 19 Coronavirus. We know people are taking the matter seriously as recent 

patrols, including areas of Exmoor, have been very quiet. Thank you for not driving out onto Exmoor to 

exercise, this has reduced the chance of serious road traffic collisions which would put an extra strain 

on the NHS who are already under great pressure. We are undertaking regular foot and mobile patrols 

in towns, villages and beauty spots offering guidance and reassurance. We are still here for you. We will 

continue to respond to reports of crime and will NOT stop arresting people when necessary. Each report 

is risk assessed and prioritised so please be patient if we take longer to follow up on some incidents. 

Please stay home Only go outside if absolutely necessary. Help us protect those in our communities 

and those working for our NHS. Only leave the house to shop for basic necessities, exercise once a day, 

support a vulnerable person, deal with a medical need or travel to and from work if you cannot work 

from home. Remember to stay 2 meters away from others if you do have to go out. You are only meant 

to be in close contact with those you live with. If you go out to exercise go from home and do not drive. 

Go for a walk, a run or cycle nearby. You can go alone or with people from your household. Please help 

us protect others. Going for a drive is not in the spirit of the rules. We live in a beautiful part of the 

country but travelling to a second home or for a holiday is not considered essential. 

From 30 March 2020 MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by six 

months to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. You must always make sure your vehicle is safe to 

drive. Further information on http://www.gov.uk 

Lock up your sheds and outbuildings Please be aware of your security. Top tips : Fit strong 

deadlocks or padlocks to shed and garage doors, lock all garden equipment after use, make sure your 

doors are strong and solid and use strong door hinges secured with coach bolts, install outside lighting 

and consider using gravel on paths and driveways, install suitable fencing and gates and use prickly 

plants and hedges as a defence against thieves. Marking your property with your postcode, house 

number or name makes the property traceable and deters criminals. Make a record of all serial 

numbers and register your equipment on www.immobilise.com 

Number of Crimes reported in March 2020 Lynton & Lynmouth - Criminal Damage 1, Violence 

without injury 1, Sexual Offences 1, Vehicle offences 1, Other Theft - Non Notifiable Offences 3 : 

Countisbury & Brendon - Burglary Non-Dwelling 1, Other Theft 1, Parracombe & Martinhoe - Non 

Notifiable Offences 1 : Challacombe - None : Kentisbury & Trentishoe - Vehicle offences 1 : Arlington - 

None. This is still a low crime area. PoliceUK is a national website which allows you to view what crimes 

have been committed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. https://www.police.uk/ 

Police Surgeries May 2020 Until further notice the Lynton Police Surgeries will not take place due 

to the Coronavirus crisis. In place of any of the Police Surgeries PCSO 30366 Grace Cleverdon will be 

available to be contacted on her work mobile 07710 075486 during the following times Due to last 

minute emergencies it is possible the phone cannot be answered, please then leave a message with a 

contact number for a return call. 

Tuesday 05/05/20 3-4pm 

Tuesday 19/05/20 12.30-1.30pm 

Wednesday 27/05/20 12-12.30pm 

Thursday 28/05/20 5.30-6pm 

Tuesday 26/05/20 12.30-1.30pm 

*Tuesday 02/06/20 Lynton Library 3-4pm *Tuesday 16/06/20 Lynton Town Hall 12.30-1.30pm 

*The last two dates will only take place if Social Distancing Restrictions have been lifted 

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 within 

Lynton Post office. Police Enquiry Office at Barnstaple Open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, (Closed 1.15-2pm lunch) 

Closed bank holiday. 

Lynton Neighbourhood Team 

OFFICE EMAIL: lynton2@dc.police.uk 

Like us on our Facebook page Lynton Police 

or follow us on twitter @Lynton Police and 

get regular updates as they happen. 

www.devon-cornwall.police.uk 

Insp 14316 

Paul Searle 

Sgt 15370 

Ian Rowe 

PCSO 30366 

Grace Cleverdon 

PC15303 

Mark Langworthy 

advertise@lyntonadvertiser.com 01598 752788

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Your award-winning LOCAL estate agent 

3 

LYNMOUTH £380,000 * NEW * 

Beautifully presented stone cottage, with 3 double beds & 

sunny garden, by the river in Lynmouth. Short walk to beach, 

harbour, cafes and shops. Hols or FT home. 

LYNTON £280,000 * SALE AGREED * 

2-bed modern house with TRIPLE GARAGE, garden, parking 

and views, on the edge of the village. 


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

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

LYNMOUTH £260,000 

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! 

PARRACOMBE £375,000 * NEW * 

Modernised dormer bungalow, 3-4 beds, 2 baths (inc e/s), 

sunny south-facing patio and lawned garden, stone garage, 

timber workshop, parking, and country views. 

Residential AND 

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needed now! 

Best advice – 

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The best possible service – 

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Talk to your local experts, 

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Because when you’re 

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BARBROOK £285,000 * NEW PRICE * 

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

cottage with parking. Modern kitchen & shower rooms, woodburner. 

Slate floors. 


Well-presented 3-bed period house with GARAGE & river 

views. Front patio terrace. Hillside rear garden. Near pubs, 

cafes, harbour and beach. 

LYNTON £260,000 * NEW * 

Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath GFF in Castle Heights with large 

lounge, allocated parking and all the benefits of this popular 

private development. SoF. 

LYNTON £260,000 

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 

BRENDON £250,000 

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

one minute walk to a great local pub! 

LYNTON £245,000 * NEW * 

2-bed modern FF flat in Castle Heights – with BALCONY. 

Views, lift and parking. Recently re-decorated and ready to 

go. Perm home or lock & leave. SoF. 

LYNTON £245,000 * NEW * 

2-bed SF flat with lift, parking and sea & country views. 

Guest parking, communal grounds and summer house with 

views over the Bay. SoF. 

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 


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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 

commission rates result in the best income 

for you 

• Bespoke services to suit your needs – we can 

manage as much or as little as you’d like us to 

• We are a local, Devon-based agency backed 

by the national marketing expertise of a much 

larger company 

• Strong online presence across multiple 

websites 

• Experienced, knowledgeable and 

trusted local team 

• Guaranteed income for cancelled bookings 

• No registration fees 

• Free, no-obligation visit to discuss your needs 


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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 

commission rates result in the best income 

for you 

• Bespoke services to suit your needs – we can 

manage as much or as little as you’d like us to 

• We are a local, Devon-based agency backed 

by the national marketing expertise of a much 

larger company 

• Strong online presence across multiple 

websites 

• Experienced, knowledgeable and 

trusted local team 

• Guaranteed income for cancelled bookings 

• No registration fees 

• Free, no-obligation visit to discuss your needs 



Architectural 

Drawings 

Specialists in Planning Drawings, 

Planning Applications, 

Working Drawings and 

Building Regulations Applications 

Choweree House, 21 Boutport Street, 

Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP 

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

KIRK DYER 

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

07873 957158 

www.kgdyerandsonsltd.co.uk 

kirk@kgdyerandsonsltd.co.uk 


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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 

wollens.co.uk 


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FED UP WITH THE HEADACHE 

OF BOOK-KEEPING? 

NEED HELP? 

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call GARY ROBERTS on 

01598 752724 or 07519 027666 

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Driving lesson vouchers available from 

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CALL GARY ROBERTS 

ON THE ABOVE NUMBER 



Screen time for kids . . . 

Dear Readers 

I hope you are all keeping well and staying safe. 

In Spain we have been in complete lockdown and quarantine for 44 days as I write. I 

am still working from home, my wife is still teaching remotely, and the kids are still 

learning remotely, but one thing which has become very apparent is the significant 

increase in screen time and the knock-on effect this is having on us all. The kids are 

grumpier and more demanding than usual, I am suffering more with headaches, my 

wife is just embracing it all and I have to say is flying with it! Anyway, based on my own 

experience I thought some advice about screen time for kids might be useful given the 

current quarantine. 

How much is too much? There aren’t really any set-in-stone measures for this only a lot 

of recommendations. Apple has introduced a “Screen time” function which is a useful 

way to keep track of what is being used, and when. It also has a nifty “Downtime” 

function so you can program allowed use at specific times, and also block specific apps 

such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Youtube. 

Android has a number of apps, just take a look at the store and search for Screen 

Time. There is one called “Screen Time - Restrain yourself, and parent control“ which is 

highly recommended. 

Other things you can do is to apply a screen filter to your device. Easily available on 

Amazon, this will reduce the glare and “blue light” that devices emit and which 

convince your brain it is day time, and is especially useful if your kids like to use 

devices later in the evening. The recommendation is all screens should be off 2 HOURS 

before sleep allowing your brain to calm and believe it is night time. This in turn makes 

it easier to fall asleep and also to get better quality sleep. Take a look at 

www.shorturl.at/eizES for more info about this. 

Finally, on iDevices, you can turn on the “Night Shift” function. This changes the 

colours during specific times from white light to more warm light claiming “This may 

help you get a better night’s sleep.” I use it and have very little problem sleeping! 

As always, please do ask your questions. Send an email to me, that’s 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 

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. 

Barbrook Filling Station 

Barbrook * Lynton * EX35 6PD 

VAT No. 153 0624 40 

Ilfracombe & District Community Minibuses P 

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 


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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. 


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The Moorland Pantry 

Butcher – Delicatessen 

Farm Shop – Café 

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 

PETS : FARM : EQUESTRIAN 

OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE 

REDUCED DELIVERY CHARGE 

WHEN YOU ORDER ONLINE 

121 High Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9EY 

WE ALSO STOCK COAL, LOGS & KINDLING 

Unit 2, Mullacott Industrial Estate, 

Ilfracombe EX34 8PX 

(behind Mullacott Caravans - follow Starcloth Way) 

FOR ALL YOUR PETS NEEDS 

01271 862570 

01271 865200 

www.melianpetsupplies.co.uk 

info@melianpetsupplies.com 



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 

SKIMMING - EXTENSIONS - NEW BUILD 

RENOVATION AND LIMEWORK 

DECORATING 

6 CROSSMEAD, LYNTON, DEVON, EX35 6DG 


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 

MASTER SYSTEMS AND MUCH MORE, PLUS AN INSTALLATION AND 

EMERGENCY SERVICE IF REQUIRED ... RING 

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INDEPENDENT LOCKSMITH 

21 BANCKS STREET, MINEHEAD 

01643 708688 OR 07896 690040 

Fax: 01643 709153 

email: cooper.christopher@btconnect.com 

A FAMILY RUN COMPANY NOT A MULTI-NATIONAL 

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

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

WE COVER UP TO BARNSTAPLE INCLUDING LYNTON AND LYNMOUTH 

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

YALE CHUBB UNION ERA 



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 





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 

Exmoor Pest Control is also on Facebook 

Competitive rates and outstanding customer service 

Tree surgery and 

vegetation clearance 

• Serving Lynton, Lynmouth and surrounding 

areas. 

• Tree works including felling, crown lifting, 

reducing, technical dismantles over 

property. 

• Vegetation/site clearance from a garden to 

large and steep sites. 

• Green and woody waste chipped and 

removed. 

• Fully qualified, insured and experienced. 

• Free quotes and advice. 

• 24 hour call out service. 

www.mhbrewer.co.uk 

info@mhbrewer.co.uk 

01643 862757 07969 023 182 



Durcombe Water 

Furzehill, Barbrook 

Lynton 

EX35 6LN 

Telephone: 01598 753527 

Email: ljohn679@gmail.com 

ANTHONY SMOLDEN 

Oftec Registered Engineer 

Oil fired boilers, Agas, Rayburns 

Service and repair 

07866 542535 

anthonysmoldon07@btinternet.com 

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 



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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 

Tommy Mirow 

TM Electrics 

Domestic 

Industrial 

Commercial 

Lynton & Lynmouth 

TM Electrics 

Email: TM-Electrics@hotmail.com 

Call on: 07854 823748 



Council Services Lynton Town Hall will no longer be accessible to the public but will still be available 

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North Devon Council Please visit our webpages with our latest advice and information in relation to 

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Exmoor National Parks Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23 March 2020, our car 

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Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway CORONAVIRUS - WE ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE we 

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

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway CORONAVIRUS – THE L & B is closed and all events cancelled until 

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https://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/ 

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http://www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk/ 

Calvert Trust As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Calvert Trust Exmoor continues to be 

temporarily closed to guests. 

https://calvertexmoor.org.uk/home/ 



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NO. 1 FOR COMMERCIAL SALES IN L&L! 

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LYNTON 

No-one sells more commercial 

property in Lynton & Lynmouth 

than Exmoor Property! 

B&Bs, Guest houses, Shops, 

Cafés & Pubs. 

On average, Exmoor Property has 

sold a local commercial property 

every 10 weeks, for the last five 

years. 

So, if you are serious about 

SELLING your commercial property 

or business, come and talk to 

Lynton’s own award-winning estate 

agent. And find out why we’re 

ranked in the top 3% of estate 

agents in the country! 

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01598 752221 

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If you want to sell in 2020, come and talk to Lynton’s own 

award-winning estate agent, Exmoor Property 01598 752221 

May 2020

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