Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor Advertiser, June 2020

Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor 

ADVERTISER 

June 2020 Issue 252

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As the lockdown eases and our lives begin to get back to normal please 

read the latest advice on the government’s website to ensure current 

guidelines are followed. Be aware that some of our local businesses may 

still not be fully operational so if you need to use one of their services, 

check first to see what their situation is. All local businesses need our 

support in these difficult times so please use them whenever possible. 

If you would like us to include any community information in the next 

Advertiser do let us know, there is no charge for this. We accept most file 

formats and ask for all content to be received by 15th of the month prior to 

publication. 

Stay safe, and we look forward to hearing from you soon. 

advertise@lyntonadvertiser.com 

https://www.lyntonadvertiser.com 

https://www.facebook.com/LyntonAdvertiser 

Castle Hill, Lynton 

Sad times for the Valley of Rocks Hotel 

Return of Woodside Bridge 

Learn to love your computer, A Brett 

Margaret Purchase, R.I.P. 

Three simple steps to ensure you travel safely 

Exmoor Pony Centre newsletter 

Covid-19 newsletter, Mayor Chris Sleep 

ENP Covid-19 Response Fund 

Lynton Advertiser first edition editorial 

Lynmouth Coastguard Search and Rescue 

On street parking resumed 

Enjoy the outdoors, Selaine Saxby, MP 

Minehead Literary Festival 

Council welcomes extra funding 

Legal 

Property 

Financial Services 

Signage 

Motoring/Transport 

Funeral Services 

Architectural Services 

Healthcare/Beauty 

Provisions 

Animal Services 

Homes and Gardens 

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Your award-winning LOCAL estate agent 

Good morning friends , Lyn Valley and West Exmoor neighbours! 

By now you will probably be aware the government recently announced that 

Estate Agents should return to work in order to kick start England's property 

market, and to allow those whose house moves have been frozen to get on 

with moving. 

Since the government’s announcement, we have been working hard to create 

a set of new 'Covid-19' compliant working practices that will reduce risk to our 

communities, staff, friends and families. 

Please be assured that the safety of the Lyn Valley communities which we are 

all part of, is more important to us than anything…. And I can guarantee that it 

matters more to us than any other Estate Agent who markets property in our 

area from elsewhere .... 

We will be re-opening our office in Lynton with a 'one in, one out' policy and by 

appointment only. If you have any questions please do get in touch and we'll 

be happy to answer your concerns and provide you with a summary of our new 

Working Practices and Safety Measures. 

Please share this post to other members of our community and keep an eye on 

our website and social media. It is the best way we can share information 

quickly in these constantly changing times. 

Thank you for reading. 

Greg, Sharon, Bev, Josh & Myrtle (the office dog) 


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Sad times for the Valley of Rocks Hotel, Lynton 

Shearings / National Holidays Collapse 

The owner of Shearings, the coach holidays provider, has crashed into 

administration resulting in the immediate loss of 2,500 jobs and thousands of 

customers' holidays being cancelled. EY, the administrator to Specialist 

Leisure Group, confirmed on 22 May that it had made redundant more than 

2,000 staff who had been furloughed under the government's job retention 

scheme. The grim news adds to the fast-growing toll of job losses across the 

economy as the coronavirus crisis continues to wreak havoc with industries 

such as leisure and travel. SLG's operations include brands such as National 

Holidays, UK Breakaways, Coast & Country Hotels, Bay Hotels, Country Living 

Hotels, and Wallace Arnold Travel. All have ceased trading with immediate 

effect and the hotel chains will not reopen following the insolvency. 

In a statement, EY said it had tried to find a buyer to maintain the travel group 

as a going concern but that it had not been possible. It added that "the vast 

majority of customers" were expected to have financial protection from one of 

the Confederation of Passenger Transport, Bonded Coach Holidays, ATOL or 

ABTA, or through their credit or debit card issuer. 

SLG traces its origins to the establishment of the Happiways escorted tours 

operation in 1903. Shearings Holidays is one of the most prominent coach 

tour operators in the UK, serving more than 170 destinations in the UK, 

Europe and further afield. The business was set up by Herbert Shearing, and 

marked its centenary last year. Lone Star became the owner of the group 

through a wider portfolio of assets it took control of in 2015. 

https://www.focustransport.org/ 


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Serving the community for over 200 years 

For all your legal requirements … 

• Buying and Selling Residential & Commercial 

property 

• Wills & Powers of Attorney 

• Probate, Administration of estates and trusts 

• Agricultural & Commercial property specialists 

• Business Advice and Contract matters 

• Personal Injury/Accident Claims – “No Win – 

No Fee” 

• Disputes and all Court proceedings 

• Debt Collection 

• Divorce & Family matters 

• Landlord & Tenant 

We are open from 9.00 am to 5.30pm 

Monday to Friday. Contact us for advice from 

our specialist Solicitors 

Choweree House, 21 Boutport Street, 

Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RP 

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


Return of Woodside Bridge ‘- joy for years to come’ 

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Those missing Exmoor can look forward to a walk across the newly reinstated 

Woodside Bridge in the National Park’s stunning East Lyn Valley once 

government restrictions lift. Contractors working with the National Park‘s 

Ranger and Field Services teams finally craned the long-awaited bridge into 

place, paid for by the community following a £65K fundraising drive led by the 

Lyn Community Development Trust in partnership with the National Park’s 

CareMoor for Exmoor scheme. 

The new 18m bridge is built with Exmoor oak sourced sustainably from the 

National Park’s own woodlands, milled locally by Wedgewood Construction and 

designed and installed by leading footbridge specialists, CTS Bridges in 

partnership with Avon Construction. It was assembled on site and special 

groundworks were undertaken to allow access for the new bridge to be craned 

onto the abutments of the former bridge. All this took place under strict 

Government Covid-19 guidelines to ensure worker and public safety. The 

route, which meanders along the beautiful tree-lined banks of the East Lyn 

River has long been a favourite of locals and visitors and allows walkers to 

enjoy a gentle circular walk returning via Middleham Memorial Gardens 

planted in memory of victims of the notorious 1952 flood, which decimated 

much of Lynmouth. 

Suzette Hibbert, Lyn Community Development Trust Trustee and Deputy Mayor 

said: "To say how delighted I am to see the bridge back in place is an 

understatement. The generosity of our community and our visitors, the work of 

our volunteers and the unwavering support and expertise of the National Park 

Authority, has made it possible for the trustees of the Lyn Community 

Development Trust to see through the successful outcome of this project. 

Thank you to all involved." 

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

Photograph https://www.facebook.com/SaveWoodsideBridgeAppeal 


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Dear Readers, 

Holiday time . . . . . 

As another month passes and we start to come out of “lockdown” I thought we 

could have a look at some of the better travel apps. Spain has, at the time of 

writing as Phase 2 starts, decided that hotels etc. can reopen after almost 

three months. There will be many offers appearing in the coming weeks as the 

Spanish government has said from 1 July people will be able to come here 

without having to be in quarantine for two weeks, 

For those of you looking to get away, what can you do? Start with 

www.SkyScanner.net An app, and website whose primary purpose is flights, 

but in more recent years also include hotels and car hire. The flights shown 

are “scheduled” to fly but in these difficult times, may not be guaranteed. So 

once we have managed to get to our chosen destination, what next? First up 

is car hire. www.rentalcars.com Again a handy app and also online. This site 

searches hundreds of cars at your destination. Recently following a minor (!) 

incident with my car (by minor I mean bending the back axle when it hit a 

manhole cover that had lifted and was hidden in a deep puddle) I needed a 

hire car and putting my details in found Centauro Car Hire were the cheapest 

and not too far away. Although I could book through the app, I found the price 

and then booked and paid online direct with the car hire company website. 

Why? I find the app is great to find a price, but sometimes there are unseen 

restrictions, but booking direct there are none. For insurance I generally use 

Globelink (for Expats) although I know www.comparethemarket.com has a 

comparison site, which although it is turned off at the moment for COVID-19, 

when it is switched on will give you all the information you need. Finally, what 

to do once you are away. Take a look at www.viator.com Enter the name of the 

place you are visiting, and it will give you a list of attractions and offers. 

Finally, stay safe. 

Please Like The Lynton Advertiser’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ 

LyntonAdvertiser and take a look at the stunning new website at 

www.lyntonadvertiser.com 

As always, if you have any queries, please do let me know, that’s Andy at 

ICT@lyntonadvertiser.com 


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Planning Applications, 

Working Drawings and 

Building Regulations Applications 

KIRK DYER 

1 Baker’s Court, Lynton, Devon, 

EX35 6EW 

07873 957158 

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kirk@kgdyerandsonsltd.co.uk 

SHOPPING TRIPS TO MINEHEAD 

ORGANISED BY LYNTON RING & RIDE SERVICE 

We operate a Ring & Ride service in the 

Lynton and Lynmouth area for those 

who want to get out and about more, 

in friendly company, with 2 hours’ stay 

in Minehead, on alternate Fridays. 

We pick up in Parracombe at 9.45, 

Barbrook 9.50, Lynton 10.00, 

Lynmouth 10.10, Brendon 10.25 

COST IS £5 RETURN. 

If this would be of benefit to you, 

relatives or friends, 

contact Janice Banks 

01271 864258 to book. 

Ilfracombe & District 

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Care Home 

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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Margaret Purchase who sadly died on 27 May 2020 

Margaret Purchase was from a local farming family, a lovely lady and a 

good friend who would help anyone. Also Treasurer for Kentisbury Church 

and editor of the Kentisbury Parish Magazine. She also delivered the 

Advertisers for many years between Lynton and Somerset. 

Greatly missed. 

Rest in peace Margaret. 

Ensure you travel safely as the lockdown eases 

No one sets out to cause a crash when they 

take to the road, yet the recent easing of Covid- 

19 restrictions was marred across Devon and 

Cornwall by some serious injuries and deaths 

on the region’s highways. 

Now partners committed to making Devon and 

Cornwall’s roads safer are urging motorists to 

take some practical steps to ensure they have a trouble free journey and to 

relieve pressure on the NHS. 

South West Peninsula Road Safety members remain very concerned about the 

number of serious collisions that have taken place in recent weeks and are 

asking before you travel to: 

• check your vehicle, 

• take your time and 

• be more observant. 

https://www.devonnewscentre.info/ 


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June recipes from Riverford Organic Farmers 

In our locked down household we are finding ourselves constantly snacking and 

have been in search of a healthier option. 

Kale chips As addictive as ordinary crisps but full of vitamin A, C and calcium. 

Preheat oven to 190°C/Gas 5. Lay a sheet of greaseproof paper on a non-stick 

tray. Toss the kale leaves in a little oil, barely enough to coat. Lay the leaves on 

the tray in a single layer and gently press them as flat as you can on the tray. 

Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for 6-10 minutes until they are starting to turn brown 

at the edges. Keep a close eye on them as they burn easily. 

Celeriac with its nobbly appearance, is one of those veg that looks a bit 

intimidating and often gets neglected at the bottom of the box. Turning it into 

crisps is a great way to concentrate its flavour. Deep-fry celeriac shavings (made 

using a vegetable peeler) in sunflower oil, then drain well. Sprinkled with flaked 

sea salt and black pepper or smoked paprika they are very moreish. The same 

method will also work with parsnips and sweet potato. 

Potato peelings make a great zero waste snack. It couldn’t be easier – shake the 

peel in a bowl with a glug of olive oil, season and roast on a tray for 20 mins at 

200 degrees turning occasionally to check they go golden but don’t burn. It 

works really well with sweet potato and beetroot, too, or a mix of all three. 

For more ideas, visit wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk/topic/veg-hacks 


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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 

Remington ammunition, 

Lyalvale cartridges and CPC Clays 

now available at MELIAN from our 

Mullacott Unit 

EX34 8PX 

Pop in to see our range or call 

01271 865200 


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News from the Exmoor Pony Centre 

Ashwick, Dulverton TA22 9QE 

These are strange times we are living 

through and, like everywhere else, the 

Pony Centre is in lockdown. Most of our 

ponies have been put out to grass at the 

Centre or taken to other grazing sites in 

order to cut down on work, but all are still 

being checked daily in accordance with 

animal welfare requirements. A few 

ponies still need to be exercised however, 

either to control their weight or for other 

health reasons, and they are being ridden 

daily. Late foals, Andy and Banksy (in 

photo) are still having extra rations to 

bring them up to weight. 

We are entering what would normally be our busiest time of year for visitors 

and events, and this is when we make around 80% of our trading income. 

Somehow we have to make up this deficit if we are going to survive so, like 

every other charity, we are appealing for help. We are making savings where 

we can. Our staff are furloughed and Linzi is caring for the ponies on her own, 

but we still have to pay the rent and, of course, there are feed bills and 

essential veterinary costs for the ponies. 

We are immensely grateful to those of our supporters who are undertaking 

fundraising challenges for us through Just Giving and other methods, and to 

everyone who has sent us a donation in response to our appeal. Artist Jane 

Wills is raising money for us by raffling a limited edition print of her beautiful 

painting of Exmoor Ponies, and four year old Jakson is doing a 2.6km trot on 

his hobby horse! All these and more are on our Facebook page. 

We are keen to stay in touch with supporters and followers through this 

difficult time and we have launched a kids club on our website with 

downloadable games and puzzles which can be accessed from the home page 

by following the link to Kids Club. 

Finally, we send all of you our good wishes and hope you are staying well. 

Website: www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheExmoorPonyCentre 

Instagram: #exmoorponycentre Email: info@exmoorponycentre.org.uk 

Tel: 01398 323093 


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MAYORS COVID-19 NEWSLETTER – MAY 2020 

Dear Lynton and Lynmouth, 

I am writing to you all as we move through the seventh week of ‘lockdown’ 

under these necessary restrictions, within Government guidelines, for keeping 

us all safe and healthy as this global pandemic works its way around the 

world. We seem to have entered a new ‘normal’ following a number of weeks 

where lots of schemes and support mechanisms were quickly developed and 

put in place. These are now operating well and I believe all those needing support 

in our community are covered by our Zone Captain Response team or other 

measures. The community spirit has been fantastic as we all would expect 

in Lyn Valley and I would like to thank all those who have stepped up or gone 

beyond the usual to help their fellow citizens. There are many cases of 

innovation and initiative being demonstrated across the Parish including food 

and service providers now moved to delivery and take away options, different 

means of working and support, all being developed with our community and 

survival of small businesses in mind. 

LETA – Lyn Economic and Tourism Alliance - have met twice since the lockdown 

began and are working hard with Exmoor National Park, our MP, local 

and regional support groups to make sure we and our small businesses, are at 

the forefront of planning and development for when we can start trading and 

encouraging visitors again. 

Lynton & Lynmouth Town Council continues to provide services and functions 

whilst compliant with Social Distancing requirements and our responsibility for 

Staff Health and Safety. Our workforce are able to manage essential tasks 

maintaining valuable assets which would deteriorate and waste years of 

financial investment were we not to manage them whilst in lockdown, 

eg putting greens, Manor Green, both cemeteries, bracken in Valley of Rocks 

etc. We also continue to address our role under Environmental legislation regarding 

litter, street waste and bins to maintain a healthy, clean space for the 

community. 

Another summer event has been cancelled for 2020 with Pleasure Dome 

Theatre having to put off A Midsummers Nights Dream until 2021 due to the 

virus restrictions. 

I hope you are all bearing up to the pressures and difficulties which the 

lockdown has brought on. Thank you to all who have helped keep things 

together for everyone. I look forward to a time when we can get back to what is 

likely to be a rather different normal, 

Chris Sleep, Mayor 


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DECORATORS 

FREE & COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS 

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6 CROSSMEAD, LYNTON, EX35 6DG 

01598 753504 

07873 957158 

www.kgdyerandsons.co.uk 


WELDING & FABRICATION 

AGRICULTURAL & PLANT REPAIRS 

GENERAL VEHICLE REPAIRS 

CALL: 07837 981510 

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. 

Open Monday to Friday 

8am to 4.30pm 

01643 818008 

www.exmoorskiphire.co.uk 

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 


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To all my customers, 

EXMOOR CHIMNEY SWEEPS 

We are now taking bookings again for sweeping and are back working. 

We will be taking every measure we can to protect customers and 

ourselves so will be wearing full PPE when inside your house. Anything 

we touch will be disinfected and we will require customers to stay in a 

different room whilst we are in the property sweeping. This will all be 

discussed at the time of booking. 

I would like to thank you for your understanding and I will be contacting 

everyone on my list to arrange appointments. 

Thank you and stay safe. 

Steph the Exmoor Sweep 


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Exmoor National Park launches Covid-19 Response Fund 

Exmoor National Park Authority is 

offering financial help to 

organisations impacted by the 

Covid-19 pandemic who contribute 

significantly to the work of the 

National Park, through the launch of 

a new scheme. 

The Exmoor National Park Covid-19 

Response Fund offers fast-track 

grants of up to £1,000 to charities, 

community groups and other partners that contribute to the two founding 

principles of all UK National Parks: 

1. To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural 

heritage of the National Park. 

2. To promote opportunities for public understanding and enjoyment of the 

area’s special qualities. 

A total of £20,000 has been ringfenced to support organisations facing shortterm 

challenges due to Covid-19, such as a loss of income or increasing costs, 

or towards initiatives that will help them adapt to life with the virus and plan for 

recovery. 

Dan James, Exmoor National Park’s Sustainable Economy Manager, said: 

“We’re very aware of the impact the virus is having on the many partner 

organisations we work with to keep Exmoor special, and that not all have 

access to conventional support mechanisms. We really value the contribution 

these local organisations make towards the work of the National Park and 

hope that our Response Fund will go some way towards helping them build the 

necessary resilience to survive these incredibly difficult times.” 

All applications received by 1June 2020 will be considered for support, with 

decisions made within no more than two weeks. 

Further applications will be taken after this subject to availability of funds. 

For further details, guidance notes and to apply, visit 

www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/living- and-working/grants-and-funding or 

email PartnershipFund@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 

www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 


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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 

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Independent family-run oil 

distributor. 

Supplying the Lynton/Lynmouth 

area most days of the week. 

At Winson Petroleum we strive to 

offer prompt reliable deliveries at 

a competitive price every time! 

7.5t Mini Tanker Available on Request 

Top-up Service 

Monthly Payment Option 

Phone: 01271 858677 

Email: office@winsonpetroleum.co.uk 


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The first edition of the Lynton & Lynmouth Advertiser as shown above, was 

printed in letterpress by the Guildford Press in Lynton in July 1980 and at 

intervals thereafter until 2005 (edition 65). Since 2005 it has been published 

every month without a break, and this edition for June 2020 is number 252. 

The Advertiser has undergone many changes since 2005 including moving 

from the original larger B/W size to A4, and then to a more attractive and 

economic A5 size in colour, printed digitally. 

The printed Advertisers are still delivered to most of Lynton and Lynmouth but 

now our distribution includes towns and villages within a twenty mile radius. 

It is also sent out each month to a growing number on our online mailing list. 

We are committed to improving our publication and to keep us up to date with 

the latest trends a brilliant new website was recently created for us by Andy at 

https://www.lyntonadvertiser.com with newer, more compatible and userfriendly 

software and a simpler interface for ordering adverts and payment. 

We also have a popular page at www.Facebook.com/LyntonAdvertiser with 

over 800 Likes, and 850 plus Followers. 

We thank our advertisers, contributors, readers and helpers for their 

ongoing support without which our publication would not be possible. 


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Lynmouth Coastguard Search and Rescue 

Over the last few weeks Lynmouth Coastguard have been on 

duty providing intelligence by way of mutual aid patrols for 

the Police as requested by Mark Langworthy, and latterly 

hi-visibility safety patrols due the high number of visitors 

frequenting the area due to the relaxation of the lockdown 

rules. 

We would like to thank everyone for their support during 

these difficult times, we have been happy to help to keep our community as 

safe as possible, but due to the new rules we will be returning to normal duties, 

search and rescue, rope rescue and water rescue with effect from Sunday 31 

May, extended from 26 May due to the high number of people visiting the 

coast. 

Stay Safe : To Search : Save : To Rescue 

In an emergency or in difficulty on the coast dial 999 and ask for the 

Coastguard. 

https://www.facebook.com/Lynmouthcoastguard 

On-street parking enforcement resumed 

On-street parking enforcement was reinstated by Devon 

County Council on 18 May with parking enforcement officers 

deployed to areas where issues with increasing numbers of 

visitors were raised by communities, Police, and local County 

Council members. 

Officers will be patrolling central areas of local communities to 

maintain the availability of short stay on-street parking, and to 

ensure that drivers continue to park safely. 

Grace periods will continue to be offered on expired residents’ permits until 30 

June. Everyone using pay and display areas are asked to adhere to social 

distancing guidelines and are encouraged to pay for parking ‘hands free’ using 

the Phone and Pay app. Anyone paying by cash at a parking meter is asked to 

ensure they use hand sanitiser before and after using the meter. 

Parking enforcement officers will continue to be instructed to follow social distancing 

rules and good hand hygiene. 



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SELAINE SAXBY, MP 

Enjoy the Great British Outdoors 

The key change to the lockdown restrictions that has been 

announced is that we can exercise more frequently and for 

longer. Travelling for exercise is now permitted, with a 

number of important caveats. It is clear from the May 11 

guidance that travel is only for day trips, and not overnight 

stays, and second homeowners should not be returning 

which will hopefully address a number of concerns residents 

have raised with me. 

I am hopeful the RNLI will shortly resume their fantastic lifeguard services on 

our beaches and that we can take to the immense Atlantic Ocean again where 

social distancing is possible with ease. 

My recent tourism survey raised some concerns about when tourists would be 

able to return. However, it was consistently felt that our watersports sector 

should be the first to reopen, and as a fitness enthusiast myself I warmly 

welcome the opportunity for additional activity. I know that many other 

constituents have wanted to go angling and play golf, as well as other sports, 

and they will welcome being able to do so. Garden centres re-opened on 

Wednesday 13 May as well, so for the keen gardeners amongst you, and 

everyone that has written to me about them, hopefully this is good news. 

The most important thing with these changes, is that these extra trips out are 

only where social distancing can be followed. Scientists advise that the risk of 

infection outside is significantly lower than inside which is why outdoor leisure 

pursuits are first to partially resume. We must recognise the virus has not gone 

away and continue to practice safe social distancing wherever we are. In 

addition, remember to wash your hands frequently for 20 seconds, with soap to 

reduce the risk of transmission. 

I am already liaising with car park owners and operators to ensure they feel able 

to open safely, as well as the police and the RNLI to ensure that we are able to 

all stay safe moving forward. However, I very much hope that this small step to 

enable us to improve our health and well being at such a difficult time will be 

welcomed. The full guidance is available online here: https://www.gov.uk/ 

government/publications/our-plan-to-rebuild-the-uk-governments-covid-19- 

recovery-strategy and answers to the most common questions are here: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-whatyou-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do. 

May 2020 


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Can anyone please help ????? 

Hallo, 

This is Cliff from the Captains House and I am wondering if you are aware that 

Irish Bill (you may remember he retired and moved to Bristol) is suffering from 

emphysema, has great trouble breathing, and was recently been admitted to 

St Georges Care Home in Bristol. Bill lost contact with his only family member 

(his sister) who emigrated to the USA many moons ago, and has been in touch 

with me inquiring about just about everyone and everything regarding his 

beloved Lynton and Lynmouth. 

Wouldn't it be nice if a few of us who knew him as being the great character 

we all sorely miss, send him a couple of lines on a postcard. His address is 

Room 62, St. Georges Care Home, Kenn Rd, St. George, Bristol BS5 7PD. 

If anyone could help make this possible for a lonely man it would make his 

day. Thanks. 

Kind Regards 

Clifford and Josie 

thecaptainshouse@btinternet.com 

Another local character remembered … 

This time Ken Sprague … and a couple of his always topical sketches. Among 

other things Ken may be remembered for was starting the Lynton Farmers 

Market about which he was passionate, a few months before he died. 


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www.mineheadliteraryfestival.org 

T: 01643 831343 M: 07778 003530 

mineheadliteraryfestival@gmail.com 

Minehead Literary Festival announces winners of adults' 

short story competition 

Inevitably this year’s Festival, like so many other events, was overtaken by the 

coronavirus endemic. Nevertheless, Tessa Hadley, one of our country’s leading 

writers and patron of Minehead Literary Festival, judged this year's entries, the 

title for 2020 being The Secret. 

Tessa said: 'What a rich crop of stories this year! It was a delight to read 

them all: what variety of styles and themes and subject matter the writers 

came up with - and wonderfully varied ways of interpreting the title. And it 

really was – I know everybody says this, but it really was – very difficult to 

choose a shortlist - sometimes comparing one story with another was like 

comparing chalk with cheese; how to weigh what’s funny and sour, for 

instance, against what’s mournful and sweet? 

Chosen from over 50 entries, Tessa named John Barnes as the winner for his 

original interpretation of The Secret, writing about a man accidentally 

privileged to witness a secret ceremony among the stags on Exmoor, where 

they gather to rub off their antlers at the end of the season. Tessa said: “... the 

whole was carried off with a sure touch, such vivid and moving description; I 

couldn’t shake its images from my mind ....” 

Coming second was The Woman and the Sea by Susan Mitchinson, about a 

woman who turns into a mermaid which “ ... balanced comedy with something 

wistful and poignant; and again, so elegantly put together, with great 

economy.” 

Set in the future, the 3 rd prize for Under The Greenwood Tree went to 

Malcolm Welshman whose story “... felt like an exciting use of the genre; an 

elegant and striking idea of a couple excavating an ancient library from the 

twenty-first century, their eyes opened to a vanished world of feeling.” 

The four other shortlisted winners were Nikki Copleston, Dot Lupo, 

Christine Human and Janet Howard. 

The winning entries will be posted on the MLF website - 

www.mineheadliteraryfestival.org 


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Council welcomes extra funding for local authorities 

to develop new COVID-19 track and trace plans 

Devon County Council has welcomed the 

Government’s recent announcement that local 

councils are to play a central role in developing new 

local track and trace plans for their local areas. 

Councils will receive a share of an extra £300 million 

to help establish these local plans which will include 

co-ordination and management of infection control, tracking and tracing, and 

local testing arrangements. Devon County Council will also be one of 11 

national Beacon Councils – the only one in the South West – and help lead 

and share good practice across the region. 

“This will put us at the centre of the local response going forward,” said 

Council Leader John Hart. “ …..I am very pleased that we are to be a Beacon 

Council and help lead this work in the South West. We will now be at the 

forefront of responding and managing the outbreak at a local level …” 


Medway Queen is closed due to Covid-19 

Please do continue to support the 

restoration project as and when you can, 

and we will be re-openingat the earliest 

opportunity. May we draw your attention to 

a couple of marketing initiatives. 

In the absence of “real” visitors we have 

opened up the ship in a “Virtual Tour” on our 

website. This may help to maintain interest 

until the lockdown ends. https:// 

www.medwayqueen.co.uk/virtual-tour.html 

We had a number of sales items lined up for the Dunkirk anniversary. The 

railway wagons are delayed by our supplier (Dapol) being locked down but our 

new publication “HMS Medway Queen – Memories of Dunkirk” is going ahead 

and will be available online and mail order from: 

https://www.medwayqueen.co.uk/memories-of-dunkirk.html 

Richard Halton 

https://www.medwayqueen.co.uk/ 


An enjoyable flash fiction story from the talented Jan Hunt 

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This was ridiculous. Jane took down his lead. The dog stood 

motionless, waiting. She couldn’t keep putting it off. Sooner or 

later she was going to have to take him out on her own. 

She bent, attached clip to collar, her fingers lingering on warm fur. 

Was he too thinking about the dangers that awaited them? He 

could be attacked by a delinquent dog, or might jump at a sudden 

noise, pull them both into the road. Someone might feed him 

poison. 

Enough. She opened the front door. 

“Off we go.” 

Hello world. Goodbye white stick. 

If any of our readers would like to submit a short story of their own, 

please send to advertise@lyntonadvertiser.com by 15th of the month 

preceding publication. 


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Your award-winning LOCAL estate agent 

Good morning friends , Lyn Valley and West Exmoor neighbours! 

By now you will probably be aware the government recently announced that 

Estate Agents should return to work in order to kick start England's property 

market, and to allow those whose house moves have been frozen to get on 

with moving. 

Since the government’s announcement, we have been working hard to create 

a set of new 'Covid-19' compliant working practices that will reduce risk to our 

communities, staff, friends and families. 

Please be assured that the safety of the Lyn Valley communities which we are 

all part of, is more important to us than anything…. And I can guarantee that it 

matters more to us than any other Estate Agent who markets property in our 

area from elsewhere .... 

We will be re-opening our office in Lynton with a 'one in, one out' policy and by 

appointment only. If you have any questions please do get in touch and we'll 

be happy to answer your concerns and provide you with a summary of our new 

Working Practices and Safety Measures. 

Please share this post to other members of our community and keep an eye on 

our website and social media. It is the best way we can share information 

quickly in these constantly changing times. 

Thank you for reading. 

Greg, Sharon, Bev, Josh & Myrtle (the office dog)

Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor Advertiser, June 2020

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