ANOTHER SCAM WITH SO-CALLED GOVT BACKING – PLEASE BE AWARE…. An elderly person here has been the victim of another scam – this time a phone call from somebody working for a so-called government backed scheme. The scammer managed to get payment for a carbon-monoxide…
It seems incredible that October is nearly upon us, where did the summer go? I know our cricket club had issues with the weather earlier in the season and some issues of not having enough players, which is a great shame. The season is over…
This is going to be held in our village hall on November 5th, so do look out any paintings or pottery that you don’t want to keep any more. It’s in aid of such a good cause, so please come along and support it. For further…
The parish council has been sent some info from the Devon Community Resilience Forum. “On 6 September a new national phone number “105” was launched by electricity network operators for customers to call should they need to report or to get information about a power cut…
Following the work on the Village Green and the completion of the new pathways, Aveton Gifford Parish Council set about the task of planting some new snowdrop bulbs on Sunday. Some residents were upset over the moving of earth and lopping of trees on the…
It’s Fun Run time again! This year’s Run will be held on Saturday 15th October to tie in with the Tall Ships Fundraiser at the Fisherman’s Rest. There is a 3 mile course and the run will start at 1.30, so come along to join…
Oh dear, it seems that we can’t get away from a very divisive subject for very long. The subject of dog poo has reared its ugly head again, following concerns raised at last weeks Parish Council meeting. It seems that there is a continuing problem…
Aveton Gifford’s W.I ladies decided to meet up this week for an impromptu visit to Otter Garden Centre. The ladies don’t normally meet in August but as the weather was ok and the spirit was willing the intrepid group set off in several cars to…
Peter Javes has completed our parish council annual accounts, and they have now been officially audited. Parishioners may have the right to view the accounts – for further information please see here; Annual return – 16 09
What a beautiful day it was for Bank Holiday this year! And jut in time for A.G’S now famous Classic Car Show. Last year was a bit of a panic as it was so wet, but we had none of that this year with beautiful…