It seems that work is to start on the A379 to combat the subsidence in the road surface. This work has been long awaited and should start, weather permitting just after the Festive break. This could lead to delays for people on their way to work, so it would be wise to leave a bit …
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, Christmas 2020 Read More »
Really good news that the long-awaited work to finally sort out this stretch of the road. Commuters who use the A379 in and out of Plymouth need to know that road works will be ongoing here in January, and that will undoubtedly affect their journeys. Our County Councillor, Rufus Gilbert, has been able now to …
Work finally to start on A379 to shore up the road at Fancy Cross embankment. Read More »
During the December school holidays, families of primary, secondary and sixth form college pupils who currently receive free school meals will automatically be sent supermarket vouchers, that Devon County Council is providing using the COVID Winter Grant Scheme, to buy food over the festive period. More information about the scheme is available on their website. …
Free school meals holiday vouchers – do you or someone you know qualify? Read More »
These are going the rounds, so do be warned, and please share with family and friends. Scammers are making off with millions of ££££ – don’t let them get any of it from us 1. Fake websites. Using the web to buy Christmas presents? Criminals set up fake websites that look identical to steal your …
The 12 Scams of Christmas – be warned, and please share to family and friends Read More »
Devon County Council has published a newsletter which helps to set out answers to some of our FAQs about the Christmas break this year, especially 23rd – 27th December with our families and friends. You can read it all with this download; https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDEVONCC/bulletins/2b022a5
Avian Influenza is still on the increase and to try and prevent the spread the Government will be introducing a Housing Order as from the 14 December. It is important that everyone including the Pet and backyard keepers adhere to this legislation and keep the birds housed or netted. New housing measures will come into …
Oh Dear!! It seems that our village shop is in real danger of closing once again. Jaz and Sukh, who have been running it since the tragedy of last year have decided not to continue doing so. It needs us to support it, so please use it. There is a wide range of stock, everything …
Carol singing and Christmas lights in Aveton Gifford. Unfortunately we won’t be able to have our annual get together around the tree at the pub this year, but our Christmas spirit is still alive and well! There can’t be any procession of carol singers down Fore St either. or singing around the tree to watch …
Carol singing this year – we still can, and here’s how! Read More »