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We would like to make you aware of the following scams – Fake TV Licensing emails. Fake TV Licensing emails are in circulation claiming to offer refunds etc. The links provided in the emails could lead to phishing websites to steal personal and financial details. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text. Always question uninvited approaches in case it is a scam, contact the company directly using a known phone number. Fraudulent texts/emails from your bank/building society Spoof texts are being sent out by scammers purporting to be from the bank/building society, the texts may […]

To read or save details of these closures please click the relevant link: 20 – 21 April Feniton Rail Crossing 8 – 10 May Colliton Cross to Haskins Cross Please see attached for future roadworks and closures 28 Jan – 31 Oct 2019 Payhembury is shown on the list and further information can be seen on https://devon.roadworks.org/ For various roadworks over the winter period please click Traffic Disruption Sept 2018 to March 2019.

Did you know you can sign up to find out whether your child’s school is open. For further information click https://www.devonnewscentre.info/sign-up-for-free-school-closure-information/.

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/.

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

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. […]