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MESSY CHURCH – “Messy Peace” – 2nd July 2020
Download this PDF file> to discover this week’s Messy Church activities, thoughts and prayers. Activities include: Build a Bridge; Make Origami “Peace Cranes”; experiment with oil and water; draw and decorate the West African BI-NKA-BI symbol (and find out what BI-NKA-BI means!). And join in the international prayer for peace. Click here to download the […]
A Service at St Peter’s this Sunday!
Peter Tinson has let us know that there will be a said service of communion this Sunday, (5th July) at 9-30am. All are welcome. This follows from the Government’s announcement that church buildings can re-open for public worship from 4th July, providing that hygiene and social distancing precautions remain in place.
Cream Tea Thank-You’s
We’ve heard that over 300 scones were made and 150 cream teas were delivered to homes around the area last Friday (26th June). Altogether, just under £500 was raised for the Devon Air Ambulance. A massive thank you to everyone who joined in – for their support of Mary Tavy and Brentor Primary School, and in […]
A DOOR-STEP BOOT SALE?
There’s a suggestion that we should hold a Peter Tavy “Doorstep Boot Sale”. A similar sale has just been held in Tavistock, and over 70 households took part! The idea is that householders could set up a table outside their house – off the public road, but with all Covid precautions observed. A donation per table […]
A Children’s Book Club?
We have the opportunity to start a book club! I appreciate that our children are at different ages and levels, have different interests etc., but I think a Parish Children’s Book Club could work really well. Would you and your child /children be interested in joining? Do you have any suggestions on how we could […]
What CAN and CAN’T I do?
The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as possible, for as many people as possible and as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that continues to protect our communities and the NHS. The latest changes to the lockdown restrictions are […]
Join in Our PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION – send us a photo for the 2021 Calendar!
A panel of judges will choose which of these appear in the calendar – which should be available in September. Please send your photos – ideally in JPG format – with details of your name, age and when the picture was taken – by email to contacthub@petertavyparishcouncil.org by 31st JULY – time to get busy! Please […]
PETER TAVY POP-UP SHOP CLOSING DOWN – Last Orders on Monday 29th June
The Pop-Up Shop will be closing down soon – last date for orders will be Monday 29th June. The Government has recently announced that pubs and restaurants will be able to re-open from 4th July. In order to prepare the Peter Tavy Inn for re-opening, we will have to close the Pop-Up Shop. We will […]
St Peter’s Church Open for Private Prayer
St Peter’s Church is open again for private prayer and reflection. The church is open on Wednesday and Saturday each week, from 10.00am – 4.00pm, to allow for careful cleaning and ensure visitors’ safety. You are welcome to come and enjoy the serenity of our beautiful church.
A Haven in Peter Tavy….
A quiet and calm outside space has been created at Peter Tavy Methodist Church – somewhere for personal time spent in quiet reflection and prayer. You can leave your written prayers on the tree there too. It’s open to everyone – you’re very welcome to pop in and enjoy a few moments of serenity there.
What is the NHS Test and Trace Service?
For those of us fortunate enough so far to not have needed contact with the NHS testing and tracing programme, this is what it is, and why it’s important. The NHS test and trace service: provides testing for anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 to find out if they have the virus gets in touch […]
Warning of Another Test and Trace Scam
We’ve heard about another test and trace scam, which is also trying to con people into paying for a COVID-19 swab test. Here’s what happened. A care home manager received a text to say that he had tested positive following a recent swab, and that he needed another test. He phoned the number in the […]
THANK YOU ALL ROUND, EVERYONE!
The Parish Council would like to take the opportunity to thank everybody for their continued contributions to the welfare of the Village. It is difficult to pick individuals but special thanks go to Sandra Dodd and Steve Carreck for setting up the Peter Tavy Community Hub and website – which is the one stop shop […]
Peter Tavy Parish Council – Vacancy for Clerk
A Vacancy has arisen for Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer to the Peter Tavy Parish Council The Council meet in the evening on every second Wednesday in the month. The position is Home Based for 22 hours a month. Salary is in accordance with NALC scales depending on experience and qualifications but will be between […]
Have You Seen the RED KITE over Peter Tavy?
A Red Kite has been spotted circling over Peter Tavy – have you seen it? Three people have reported seeing the Kite – one of them says that he also saw a Red Kite in the Merrivale Quarry area, so we guess it’s probably the same bird. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) Although not a common […]
Updated Government Guidance for those who are Shielding
New Government Guidance is available for people who are shielding and/or protecting people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from Covid-19. The government has updated its guidance for people who are shielding taking into account that COVID-19 disease levels have decreased over the last few weeks. People who are shielding remain vulnerable and should continue to […]
Peter Tavy FLOWER & PLANT FESTIVAL – 17th – 19th July 2020
Flower Festival cancelled? Not in Peter Tavy! A bit of a re-think and plans are ready for this year’s “Flower and Plant Festival”. With three age classes open for merit awards, and the opportunity to display your creativity to the village, it’s time to plan your display. Make sure you tell us (email jowordingham@gmail.com) where […]

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