Police investigating reports of a phone scam which has led to two people in their 80s handing over substantial sums of money are appealing for information. Officers are also warning residents in Devon to be vigilant of the scam, in which the caller is pretending to be a police officer. Detectives say they have had an increased number of calls about this scam over the past few weeks - particularly in the Exeter, South Devon and the Plymouth areas. In one case, the victim was persuaded to hand over more than £15,000, and more than £9,000 in …
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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. Betty was born at …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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