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Residents are reminded to be cautious when answering the phone to cold callers. This follows a high value scam on 22-23 November. Unknown offenders purporting to be from Scotland Yard called a victim on their landline probably obtained from directory stating there had been fraudulent activity on their bank card and were going to block it. They asked the victim on two occasions to withdraw large amounts of cash and read the serial numbers over the phone, they stated the notes were counterfeit/fraudulent and sent a courier to collect them. Residents are again reminded not to disclose any personal information […]

To read or save details of these closures please click the relevant link: 17 – 21 Dec Spence Cross For various roadworks over the winter period please click Traffic Disruption Sept 2018 to March 2019.  

Vulnerable and fuel poor residents across Devon can apply for help to keep warm and reduce their energy bills by up to £300 a year. The Local Energy Advice Programme (LEAP) is a free advice service supported by Devon County Council and funded by energy suppliers. LEAP can install draught-proofing, low energy LED light bulbs, radiator panels and shower savers and provide energy efficiency advice and help look for a better deal on energy bills. For more information click https://www.devonnewscentre.info/vulnerable-can-recieve-help-to-save-on-energy-bills/.

One of the ways in which Alan Jones contributed to the local community was in giving up his time to audit accounts for various groups in the village, in particular the Pre-school and FOPS. Both groups were very grateful to him for his work and it contributed greatly to their success. Whilst the larger job of Pre-school has fallen away there is still a need for someone to audit the annual accounts for FOPS, it is a job that is measured in hours rather than days. We would be very keen to hear from someone with expertise who would be willing to give up some of […]

A reminder to you all that this is now in operation. If you are in a medical emergency situation and need extra immediate help such as someone to fetch the defibrillator or assist with chest compression, ring this number and a village volunteer will respond. REMEMBER TO RING 999 FIRST VETS 01404 565605 I have heard that a number of people immediately threw out the yellow slip with the number on it that was with the parish paper, thinking it was an advertisement for an animal doctor! More are available in Payhembury Provisions. Tim Cox