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Apr 012020

West Devon Borough Council – Information for Businesses and Employers during the Coronavirus outbreak>

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COMPOST now available from the POP-UP SHOP!
It’s arrived!!! A fantastic range of premium peat-free organic composts to suit every gardeners need. Made in Britain from sheep’s wool and bracken. Professional standard and unique growing media with unrivalled benefits and proven results: 100% peat-free Natural feed for up to 2 years 50% less watering Approved for organic growing Made in The Lake […]
NEW PHONE HOAX – calls allegedly from BT…
We’ve been forwarded a message warning of a new phone hoax that’s “doing the rounds” – BE ON YOUR GUARD! “I received a phone call from BT, informing me that he was disconnecting me because of an unpaid bill. He demanded payment immediately of £31.00 or it would be £ 118.00 to re-connect at a […]
Bag of Time – Weekly Craft Ideas
Would you like to join me for a chat, cuppa and craft? The aim is to have fun, while making and discovering not only new things, but new friends too! The meetings will be via Zoom. If you are not familiar with zoom, we can talk you through setting up, or an alternative, so please […]
Think Twice Before Leaving Home
Devon’s Director of Public Health, Steve Brown, has called on us all to be extra vigilant in following the Government’s COVID-19 lockdown rules, and to “think twice” before we leave our homes. This follows a stark warning from the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, that the next few weeks will be “the worst” of the […]
Peter Tavy “POP-UP SHOP” here for you!
Peter Tavy Pop-Up Shop The Shop continues to operate; delivering twice a week to the Parish. Orders are required by mid-day Monday for Tuesday delivery and mid-day Thursday for Friday delivery. We are supplied by Total Produce and much of the seasonal veg, fruit and cheeses are local. It has continued to amaze me as […]
St Peter’s Church – no services but open for private prayer
During this lockdown period, there will be no services at St Peter’s church – we will review the situation regularly. In the meantime, the church is open for private prayer: Wednesdays and Sundays, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Peter Tavy Methodist Chapel Closing During Lockdown
It has been decided to close the Methodist Chapel during this new lockdown period. The situation will be reviewed regularly and services will be resumed when we are sure it is safe to do so. Watch out for future announcements.
The New Lockdown Rules
National lockdown: stay at home You must stay at home. This is the single most important action we can all take to protect the NHS and save lives. You must not leave your home unless necessary. Stay 2 metres apart from anyone not in your household or bubble. England is going into lockdown to try […]
Watch out for Cynical New SCAM messages…
Please be wary of fake COVID-19 vaccine text alerts, the fake text alerts appear to be from the NHS stating that the recipient is eligible to apply for a vaccine and followed by a link – please do not click on the link – the link is a convincing fake NHS website which asks for […]
Bird Flu – new housing measures in force from 14th December
Avian influenza (bird flu): Latest situation New housing measures will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 14 December. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-bird-flu-national-prevention-zone-declared The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland and Wales have agreed to bring in new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds, following a number of cases of avian influenza in both […]
Interim Devon Carbon Plan – consultation now open
The consultation of the Interim Devon Carbon Plan went live on the 7th of December. Residents have the chance to shape the county’s roadmap to creating a net-zero Devon, where people and nature thrive. The consultation, which opened on Monday 7th December and runs for 10 weeks, allows the public to offer their thoughts and feedback […]
Save your stamps for RNIB
This Christmas, collect stamps for RNIB and make a difference to blind and partially sighted people. If you receive cards and letters through the post, could you save the stamps to send to us? We will recycle them into much-needed funds for our services, such as our Letter from Santa in accessible formats for children […]

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