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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Families offered a Healthy Start
17 September 2021 By
Can the District Council Help You?
10 August 2021 By
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 …
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Have Your Say on Policing
7 August 2021 By
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.
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Police Warning – Scam Delivery Text Messages
11 June 2021 By
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 …
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Police Rural Crime Newsletter – Spring 2021
17 May 2021 By
To read or save this newsletter please click Police rural crime newsletter Spring 2021. …
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In Remembrance of HRH Prince Philip
10 April 2021 By
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. …
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Potential Development Near Payhembury
26 March 2021 By
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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Worried About Getting Hacked?
22 March 2021 By
Over 15,000 hacked email and social media accounts reported in one year.
If a hacker got into your email or social media account, what would they find? Health and banking information? Names and contact details for your friends and family? Private photos and messages? For most people, it’s at least one of those.
Your email and social media accounts contain a wealth of personal information about you, which makes them a lucrative target for cyber criminals. Between February 2020 and February 2021, Action Fraud received 15,214 reports about email …
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Telephone Volunteering
20 March 2021 By
Ever thought about volunteering but not able to commit to actively meet people? Become a #TelephoneVolunteer with Devon Carers! As an #UnpaidCarer, having the right support at the right time can make a big difference. Our Telephone Volunteers make friendly and vital well-being calls to help reduce loneliness in carers across Devon.
With full support and training, you can make a difference, email us today for more information: volunteering@devoncarers.org.uk
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Reverend David’s March 2021 Message
10 March 2021 By
‘Rainbows, candles and tunnels’
The year is 1897. You’re driving a horse and cart through the newly opened Blackwall Tunnel, beneath the River Thames in East London. You’re nervous – how can it be safe to travel under water?? But you are more tense for your horses: how will they handle this enclosed space? Kinks in the tunnel prevent you seeing its end*. You’d love it to be straight, and be able to see the light at the tunnel’s end. But you’re glad the horses can’t. You coax them forward. You round the final bend, daylight appears – and the …
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