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Latest News
Betty Johns – a Eulogy
April 24th, 2022
Betty Dimond Johns, nee Granger, has set the bar very high indeed. Little did the family think that when Edwin died in February 2000 at the age of 95 and a half that this would be exceeded. Unfortunately living to such an age, but not well enough to enjoy life, made infinitely worse by Betty being isolated from family and friends due to the Covid19 pandemic for large parts of the past two years. However, the family do thank most sincerely all those of you who did visit Betty at Hill House over the past 10 and a half years. […]
[Read More...]Easter Holiday Pool Hire
April 10th, 2022
As the private hire sessions have been so popular we are offering them again throughout the Easter holidays. The cost is £40 for 1.5 hours. The pool will be available: April – Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd These sessions are available only to Payhembury parishoners and current users of sessions provided by Swimtime. If you would like further information, or to book, please email me with your preferred date and time. Rob-nicki@hotmail.co.uk Nicki Leach
[Read More...]Village Emergency Telephone System – VETS
March 28th, 2022
If somebody collapses or has chest pain .. CALL 999 then 01404 565911 .. to summon help from a volunteer in the village, who will fetch the defibrillator and assist with resuscitation. Over 30 people attended the resuscitation training session on 7th March and hopefully found it well worthwhile. There is an excellent free app called Lifesaver – to see this app please click https://life-saver.org.uk/. This takes you through several scenarios. Remember you can not make the situation worse and can do no harm. You might save a life.
[Read More...]Families offered a Healthy Start
September 17th, 2021
Recent research has shown that just under a third of households in Devon with children are experiencing food insecurity, but at the moment, only around half of eligible families are signed up to the government’s Healthy Start scheme, which means many are missing out on much needed support. If you are pregnant or have children under four years old, you may be eligible to receive financial support towards fruit and veg, pulses, cows’ milk, formula, and also receive free vitamins! If you think you may be eligible or already receive Healthy Start support, you can sign up for a free […]
[Read More...]Can the District Council Help You?
August 10th, 2021
East Devon District Council is looking into putting some overarching support in place for East Devon’s fantastic voluntary, community and social enterprise groups. This support would be based on what groups themselves want – your group might be in need of funding, help with working together, or maybe guidance on law. Have your say by filling in the questionnaire before 5pm on Monday 16 August 2021: https://eastdevon.gov.uk/community-engagement/voluntary-community-and-social-enterprise-sector-support-consultation/ The council would like the views of: a wide variety of VCSE organisations such as wellbeing, health, sports, social isolation, community transport, children and young people, older people, heritage, arts and culture… groups […]
[Read More...]Have Your Say on Policing
August 7th, 2021
If you want to give your opinions on policing policy in Devon and Cornwall complete this survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/D8GYKKF?fbclid=IwAR3Ju4qUO0OUKJDbUibW1c3KiJtR1rLsNe_s3UTx6xJBpgbsVDa15hkyAOo.
[Read More...]Police Warning – Scam Delivery Text Messages
June 11th, 2021
We would like to remind residents to be wary when receiving texts requesting a delivery charge or missed delivery which includes a link. There are various different scam texts and emails of this type in circulation. If you are expecting an item and you are not sure whether the text is genuine, if possible, look at the website of the company that the text purports to be from – most have advice on how to check a text from them is genuine, along with information how to report suspicious texts and emails. Suspicious texts can also be forwarded on to your […]
[Read More...]Police Rural Crime Newsletter – Spring 2021
May 17th, 2021
To read or save this newsletter please click Police rural crime newsletter Spring 2021.
[Read More...]In Remembrance of HRH Prince Philip
April 10th, 2021
As we learn of the sad passing of HRH Prince Philip some of you may wish to sign a book of condolence. In ‘normal’ times we would have a book of in the Parish Church but unfortunately this isn’t possible because of Covid restrictions. Instead, you can find an online book at the Royal Family website here. You may also wish to see the message from Payhembury Parish Council.
[Read More...]Potential Development Near Payhembury
March 26th, 2021
This document is about a proposed development as sent to Feniton and which might be of interest to the people of Payhembury: Potential Development
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