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PDFHoliday Swim Times at Slade Barton
July 20th, 2017
(Parishioners only) Monday 9am – 1pm General Swim Tuesday 9am – 1pm Quiet Swim Wednesday 6.30 – 9pm Evening Swim Thursday 9am – 1pm General Swim Aqua Aerobics (Weds am) Swimming lessons: Swim Time (Tues/Weds/Thurs 4-6.30) Natalie (Sat 9-12) use the pool If you are interested in joining any classes I can forward information. Thank you, Nicki 01404 841408
[Read More...]Trading Standards – National Scams Awareness Month
July 10th, 2017
The latest news on various types of scams and advice as to how they can be avoided can be found here https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDEVONCC/bulletins/1a7b1e5.
[Read More...]Breaking News – Blackdown Hills Minibus
June 29th, 2017
With the demise of the old CBO Bus, we are now appealing for funds for a new minibus which will be used ‘for the many, not the few’, serving the whole of the Blackdown area. We already have kind donations from the York Inn and Smeatharpe WI, in addition to having a number of small charity event proceeds already promised. We are now seeking contributions from communities within the Blackdowns to support this venture and are looking for local businesses, personal donations and any other charity events able to assist. Please help us to achieve our target of over £20,000 […]
[Read More...]Warning for Dog Walkers
June 5th, 2017
It has been brought to the attention of the Parish Council that there have been a series of thefts from car parks in the Forest Glade/ Blackborough area. Two suspicious looking men have been seen sitting in a car in the car parks prior to the thefts, in each case a dog walker has concealed a handbag in their car prior to walking their dog and their handbag has been stolen when they have returned. Please be careful where you leave your valuables when parking your car.
[Read More...]Get Involved – From the RNLI
June 5th, 2017
Around 190 people accidentally die at the British and Irish coasts each year, with around half never intending to go into the water in the first place. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Respect the Water is a vital part of the RNLI’s work to have coastal drownings by 2024. How you can help Everyone can play a role in helping the RNLI prevent drowning: Look out for Respect the Water adverts in cinemas, on billboards and online and listen out for it on radio stations across the UK and Republic of Ireland this summer Watch […]
[Read More...]Newcomers to Payhembury
June 3rd, 2017
A big welcome to all the people who have joined the village in recent months, including: Derek and Cath at Barrow Road, Ben and Rachael at Robin Cottage Phil and Tina at Willow Park Karl and Sandra at Wheatcroft Ashton and Lucy at Wren Cottage Gareth and Mary at Ashcombe, Ryan and Isobel at Summerdale Brian and Nadine at Briarwood! (If we’ve missed anyone out, please let us know!)
[Read More...]Do You Grumble About Potholes? – Read On
May 1st, 2017
Please can you report potholes via this link: https://new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem The more people reporting the numerous potholes/craters (!) on our roads, the more likely it is that something will be done about them. Thank you. Louise Scott, Payhembury Parish Clerk
[Read More...]Developments at Payhembury Primary School
April 28th, 2017
Building will soon begin on new school buildings. To see the Site Plan please click School Development Site Plan and details of the work are shown below: 1) Heras fencing will be set out in the car park in the arrangement shown on the site plan drawing C131-015F, enclosing two parking spaces and the adjacent grassed area, which will allow a construction access to be formed through the playground to the works areas. The triangular grassed area adjacent to the parking spaces to provide a location for offloading materials prior to them being moved to the works area. The grass area […]
[Read More...]Save A Life – Be Aware of our Defribillator
April 22nd, 2017
The defibrillator is now commissioned and ready to use. It is situated on the pillar of the Payhembury Provisions porch. Please note the emergency phone is a small box just above the defib. All you do is press the button to be connected to the 999 operator and they will give you the code for the box. The purpose of this is to make sure the ambulance is called. Nearly forty people attended the Defibrillator Awareness evening in the hall given by Tina from Community Heartbeat. Everybody found it stimulating, non-threatening and entertaining, being pitched at just the right level. […]
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