Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 3rd April

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 28th October

October 28, 2021 No Comments

Our W.I ladies were the hosts of the Group meeting last week. Around thirty members from Loddiwell, A.G , Ringmore and Modbury arrived in the …

Sunday Service on the 31st at Ringmore this week

October 25, 2021 No Comments

Next Sunday (31st) there will be no service here at St Andrews, but there’s going to be a team service at Ringmore instead to include …

Aveton Gifford Miscellany by Ken Doughty – on sale now

October 25, 2021 No Comments

Ken Doughty’s book of articles written for mAGpie and the Magnet is on sale here now. It’s been produced by Pat and family, with help …

Update on Jubilee St and Playing Field sewage work

October 22, 2021 2 Comments

We have an update on the final work to be done for the SWW sewage pipework by contractors RM, with thanks to Joe Syndercombe, the …

Police warning – sheds, outbuildings, yards targeted by thieves

October 22, 2021 No Comments

Breaks Into Sheds Outbuildings and YardsImportant Information.Over recent weeks we have noticed an increase in the number of crimes where items have been stolen from …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 21st October

October 21, 2021 No Comments

It’s Art Trail time and the event is now well underway here in the village and exhibitions in Kingsbridge and the surrounding area. Local resident …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 14th October

October 14, 2021 No Comments

As everything starts to get back to normal post covid, it’s really nice to see the Arts Trail getting back in on the act. Last …

New Campaign Calls on Communities and Countryside Visitors To Join The Fight Against Livestock Theft

October 12, 2021 No Comments

A new awareness campaign is being launched to encourage residents and countryside visitors to help fight rural crime and livestock theft in Devon.Leading rural insurer …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 7th October

October 7, 2021 No Comments

It seems that the  Pit Stop Challenge held for the first time on Sunday September 12th was a great success. The event was held outside …

PLEASE keep the entrance clear to the Old Rectory

October 4, 2021 No Comments

Please could everybody remember that the entrance to the Rectory Lawns from the road is also the ONLY way in to the Old Rectory. Since …

Parking on the Rectory Lawn closed for the time being

October 4, 2021 No Comments

It’s been so wet that the ground has become too churned up on the Rectory Lawn for cars to use this as a place to …

Attempted thefts of boats on the river again

October 4, 2021 No Comments

One night last week someone had obviously been investigating boats moored near the leat, and the next evening one of them was actually taken from …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 30th September

September 30, 2021 No Comments

Oh dear, it seems that there’s another scam circulating again.  A text message is sent to your phone claiming to be from the Post Office …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 23rd September

September 23, 2021 No Comments

Here we are at the end of September, and the congregation of St Andrews Church welcomed the harvest home in style last weekend. The congregation …

Aveton Gifford Miscellany – by Ken Doughty

September 7, 2021 No Comments

A new booklet has been published by Pat Doughty with help from many of her friends. It is a complete collection of all of the …

New play equipment for Icy Park play ground

September 6, 2021 No Comments

The play area at Icy Park will get new equipment very soon. Rhinoplay is the company that’s been selected and they will begin the installation …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow 2nd September

September 2, 2021 No Comments

St Andrews  Church unfortunately has had to cancel the fete once again this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The good news is that there …

SHDC News Release – garden waste (brown bins) collections

August 16, 2021 No Comments

Garden Waste Collections Impacted by Driver Shortages 16 August 2020FCC Environment (South Hams recycling and waste contractor) has asked South Hams District Council to suspend all …

Hannah’s fitness Bootcamp sessions

August 16, 2021 No Comments

Hannah’s Bootcamp sessions will be running for the rest of the holidays. 6-7pm on the Rectory Lawn. Anyone welcome, even if it’s only to pop …

Pop up Vaccinations – in Kingsbridge 19th August

August 16, 2021 No Comments

If you are still wanting to get your vaccination done, DCC has been given the opportunity to have a pop up vaccination centre on Thursday …

St Andrew’s afternoon teas, and Songs of Praise – 5th September

August 16, 2021 No Comments

Dear Friends , Because we were unable to have the Church Fete this year, St. Andrew’s Church thought it would be a nice idea to …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 5th August

August 5, 2021 No Comments

I had some very good news this week regarding our wonderful cricket team. The boys are being able to play a few games this season …

Surf Hams Film Collective’s desperate swim for sticky buns at Bigbury!

August 3, 2021 No Comments

There will be no AG Film Fest this year, but thanks to Johnny and Greg and Surf Hams Film Collective we’ve got a short contribution …

Can you help the Food Bank if you’ve got spare reusable bags for life?

July 20, 2021 No Comments

If you’ve got any spare reusable shopping bags for life that you could donate to the Kingsbridge Food Bank, Caroline Barker will take them in …

Blue Tokens at Tescos this summer to support The Hive

July 20, 2021 No Comments

The Hive has been successfully entered into the Tesco Community Grants Scheme and we need your help! If you are shopping in the Kingsbridge Tesco …

AG children greet the Duchess of Cornwall

July 20, 2021 No Comments

Some of our children from the school went up to spend the afternoon at Heron Valley Orchard in Loddiswell, and were there to greet the …

Challons Combe milk and yoghourt in the shop – this week only!

July 20, 2021 No Comments

With many apologies, there won’t be any Challons Combe milk or yoghourt in the shop this week, but normal service will resume again next week. …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 15th July

July 15, 2021 No Comments

Well, I think we can all calm down this week after all the sporting drama of the last few weeks. Disappointing as some of the …

Supply issues for stock for the shop, an apology.

July 15, 2021 No Comments

Supermarkets aren’t the only shops that are now finding that they can’t get hold of some of their normal items and are running out of …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow 8th July

July 8, 2021 No Comments

Its nice to see some things that are continuing, and our Parish Council met last week to discuss local issues. The play park equipment in …

SWW progress update

July 6, 2021 No Comments

An update from SWW giving us the latest information about how their progress is going – “Our current progress is going well, with some changes to …

AG artists in Salcombe Art Club exhibition – May 28th – Sept 30th

June 30, 2021 No Comments

Don’t forget the Salcombe Art Club exhibition – all the work of local artists including John Ashton, Claire Williams, Sue Luker, Caroline Barker, Maggie Webb …

Warning to boat owners on the foreshore and the river

June 30, 2021 No Comments

For the third time in recent weeks a transit van has been seen in the area by the foreshore moorings and down the tidal road …

July 4th, a service of Remembrance for all who missed a funeral during the pandemic

June 30, 2021 No Comments

 A Service of Remembrance will be held in Modbury church on Sunday evening – for people who may have missed a funeral because of the …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow 1st July

June 30, 2021 No Comments

The Harbour House Exhibition featuring artists from our community will open this week. Potter Susan Luker and painter Claire Williams will both be exhibiting woirks …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 24th June

June 30, 2021 No Comments

I do so enjoy walking in our beautiful parish with my two dogs, Lola and Major and meeting people with their dogs and families. But …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 17th June

June 17, 2021 No Comments

The weather has definitely got the feel of summer during the last few days !! With the sun comes visitors and a familiar problem of …

Trial road signs at Tree Corner

June 15, 2021 No Comments

Devon County Council Highways Department is going to give us some new signage to try to encourage non-AG traffic passing through the village to use …

Dementia Support Clinic now available

June 15, 2021 No Comments

Dementia Support Clinics run by the Alzheimer’s Society are to start soon at Modbury Health Centre. A referral form needs to be completed in order …

Another part-time assistant needed at the shop

June 11, 2021 No Comments

Here is a message from Kathleen who really needs some extra help in the shop “We need a friendly shop assistant for 14 hrs per week, …

Devon Rural Archive’s June newsletter

June 11, 2021 No Comments

The June newsletter can be downloaded here.

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 10th June 2021

June 11, 2021 No Comments

Our W.I ladies met up this week for the first time in for quite some time when they enjoyed a picnic lunch before settling down …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow 3rd June

June 3, 2021 No Comments

Here comes the summer! Yes we have had record high temperatures during this last weekend, great for encouraging the visitors to our area to enjoy …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 27th May

May 27, 2021 No Comments

It has been decided to move our road resursfacing work to August, the decision being taken in the main due to the drainage works on …

June 2nd; the shop will be closed from 12.00 noon.

May 24, 2021 No Comments

A full electrical test is required for the shop, and this has been booked for Wednesday 2nd June, from midday. It will also mean that …

Fisherman’s Rest Quiz Nights back up and running! From 27th of May

May 24, 2021 No Comments

Claire Williams will be exhibiting at Birdwood House Totnes, June 14 – 19

May 24, 2021 No Comments

Friday opening time at the shop now 10.00 am

May 21, 2021 No Comments

At the moment, with apologies, Kathleen is going to have to delay opening up the shop on Friday mornings until 10.00. The wholesaler has scheduled …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 20th May

May 20, 2021 No Comments

Some good news this week! Our Neighbourhood Plan has been accepted by 80% of those who voted during the election evening held on May 6th. …

Missed refuse collections – seem to be a problem in all parts of the parish!

May 18, 2021 No Comments

MISSED REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS – HAS YOURS BEEN MISSED? We have had recent information explaining just what has been going wrong…… “We are having some real …

Devon Rural Archive – latest newsletter

May 18, 2021 No Comments

This is the May newsletter for the DRA which gives an update now that Covid restrictions are allowing a cautious return to some of …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 13th May

May 18, 2021 No Comments

It seems that the menace of dog waste being left on the ground is still with us!! The lane beside the A379 (bypass) seems to …

Peta’s bench at the village shop – dedication now on 9th June

May 10, 2021 3 Comments

Peta’s family were not able to come along on 11th June for the bench dedication, so they have chosen 9th June at 4 pm instead. …

AG Village Shop Association AGM, 11th June

May 10, 2021 No Comments

This will be held on the 11th June – further details to follow nearer the time, but please do put the date in your calendars…… …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrilow, 6th May

May 6, 2021 No Comments

As the start of the drainage works gets ever nearer, several places to park during said works have been suggested. Ros’s field at the back …

Jubilee St car park closed, but alternative parking on Rectory Lawn

May 3, 2021 No Comments

AVETON GIFFORD PARISH COUNCIL Due to the new sewer works which will start on Monday 10th May this car park will be closed on 9th May. …

Alternative parking arrangements for the village from 4th May

April 30, 2021 No Comments

Parking will be a nightmare for the next few weeks – SWW will need the lane from the pub through to the green to be kept …

SWW works start in the village on Tuesday 4th May

April 30, 2021 No Comments

From the 4th, access to the green via the lane by the Fisherman’s Rest will be needed from first thing in the morning. They will …

AG Neighbourhood Plan referendum – what would you be voting for?

April 26, 2021 No Comments

Delamore Art Exhibition 2021, Cornwood, Devon from 17th May to 20th June.

April 26, 2021 No Comments

Pippa Unwin and John Ashton are both exhibiting at Delamore this year. It’s a wonderful place to visit, a beautiful setting for the larger sculptures …

Peta’s bench, and dedication on 11th June

April 26, 2021 No Comments

As we are now allowed to meet outside, the Shop Management Committee is arranging for Peta’s bench to come out of storage so we can …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 22nd April

April 22, 2021 No Comments

There is now a new start date for the sewerage works due to happen on the village green. The work will now start during the …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 15th April

April 15, 2021 No Comments

South West Water has plans to start work on the village green starting in this month of April. The plan is to install a  large …

SERIOUS WARNING – Ball bearing missiles in Rectory Lawns – Jubilee St car park area

April 13, 2021 No Comments

Ball bearings are still being catapulted over part of the village – and the picture here shows the size of them. They could so easily …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 8th April

April 8, 2021 No Comments

It looks like our Community Pool may be able to re-open once more of the Covid 19 restrictions have been lifted. The pool won’t be …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 1st April

April 1, 2021 No Comments

 Well I was flabbergasted at an item on the Devon Live news feed online this week, refering to our village as a place that no …

Easter Sunday, takeaway roast dinner menu

March 31, 2021 No Comments

Fish and chip menu, Friday 2nd

March 31, 2021 No Comments

Friday 2nd April TAKEAWAY MENU, FISHERMAN’S REST 01548550284 FISH & CHIPS £10.00LG £6.50SM FISH PIE & PEAS £10.00 CHICKEN STRIPS & CHIPS £6.55 2 SAUSAGES & CHIPS £5.50 BATTAERD …

Plant sales started at the shop again

March 31, 2021 No Comments

Plants sales have started again this year, all in aid of the shop maintenance fund. There have been plenty to choose from but they’re going …

Pebble hunt for Easter holidays – open to all

March 31, 2021 No Comments

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow 25th March

March 25, 2021 No Comments

Here we are looking forward to the Spring and Summer seasons with bright days and hopefully lots of sunshine! St Andrews church is still supporting …

Yoga Classes with Donna McCheyne

March 22, 2021 No Comments

Donna hopes that restrictions will be lifted in time for her to resume her classes in her studio at Merrifield (the drive is on the …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 18th March

March 18, 2021 No Comments

Last Sunday was Mothering Sunday and a special Holy Communion service was held in St Andrews church to mark this special day, and a good …

South West Water Sewerage Improvement Project.

March 15, 2021 No Comments

South West Water is planning to start work on the village green in early April installing an additional sewer pipe. The pipe is necessary to …

Neighbourhood Plan Vote – 6th May

March 15, 2021 No Comments

The completed Neighbourhood Plan has been waiting since last spring for your vote, delayed by Covid, but now restrictions allow this vote to take place. On …

Menu for tonight’s Fish and Chips, and Mother’s Day Sunday lunch takeaways from the pub

March 12, 2021 No Comments

Friday 12th March TAKEAWAY MENU from THE FISHERMAN’S REST 01548550284 FISH & CHIPS £10.00LG £6.50SM CHICKEN STRIPS & …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 11th March

March 11, 2021 No Comments

Our Parish Council meeting took place last week via Zoom, and in spite of a few technical dificulties the main buisness was able to take …

Win a cake for your mum for Mother’s Day!

March 9, 2021 No Comments

COMPETITION TIME TO ENTER Write a little note and tell us why your Mum deserves this lovely cake, add her name and telephone number and take …

Mothers Day menu at the pub – Sunday lunch or afternoon tea

March 9, 2021 No Comments

Covid winter fuel payments – help available for those finding it hard to pay

February 23, 2021 No Comments

This information has been sent through from Citizen’s Advice, Devon County Council, and South Hams Council. Our clerk has had a message from …

Food Bank newsletter – February 2021

February 23, 2021 No Comments

Gerrie and her team have now produced the first of what is to be a monthly newsletter to update their supporters and contributors on their …

Our new speed signs – thank you to all the artists!

February 21, 2021 No Comments

Our children at the school have been helping with the campaign to raise awareness of speeding traffic through the village. The Highways Department at Devon …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 18 February

February 18, 2021 No Comments

Well it seems that we are still getting some important visitors on our river! Local naturalists John Ashton and Rod Bone were out birdwatching this …

Advance notice of Fore St road closure in March

February 11, 2021 No Comments

-DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL hereby give NOTICE of a temporary restriction for FORE STREET, AVETON GIFFORD From THURSDAY 18 MARCH 2021for a maximum of 5 days Until SATURDAY …

Valentine menu for takeaway on the 13th – Fisherman’s Rest

February 11, 2021 No Comments

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 11th February

February 11, 2021 No Comments

Oh dear!! It seems that we are still getting dog related problems on our village green. There is an ongoing problem with dog waste being …

Friday Fish and Chip takeaway from the pub – menu here

February 10, 2021 No Comments

Friday 12th FebruaryTAKEAWAY MENUFISHERMAN’S REST01548550284 FISH & CHIPS £10.00LG £6.50SMMANGALORE FISH CURRY & RICE £10CHICKEN STRIPS & CHIPS £6.552 SAUAGES & CHIPS £5.50SCAMPI & CHIPS £6.55WAITBAIT …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow 4th February

February 4, 2021 No Comments

St Andrews church is still having services, all socially distanced of course! Last Sunday the congregation enjoyed a Holy Communion service with Vicar Rev Matt …

Takeaway menu for the pub on Friday 5th, and Sunday lunch

February 3, 2021 No Comments

TAKEAWAY MENU FISHERMAN’S REST 01548550284 FISH & CHIPS £10.00LG £6.50SM CHICKEN KORMA & RICE £10 CHICKEN STRIPS & CHIPS £6.55 2 SAUSAGES & CHIPS …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 28th January

January 28, 2021 No Comments

The congregation of St Andrews Church enjoyed a surprise visit from our Vicar Rev Rowland to take the service last Sunday, it was a swap …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow 22nd January

January 22, 2021 No Comments

This week services once again resumed in St Andrews church following a tightning of corona virus regulations. The Holy Communion service was very kindly taken …

Ready, Steady, Census 2021

January 18, 2021 No Comments

The census is coming! On March 21st, households across the South Hams will be asked to take part in the Census 2021 nationwide questionnaire.  The …

Kathleen will take over the shop from Jas and Sukh

January 18, 2021 No Comments

An announcement from the shop committee – We ended the year with a big SOS, and worries about the future of the shop. We now …

Some permitted tennis coaching in special circumstances during this lockdown

January 18, 2021 No Comments

At present there is no permitted use of the tennis court here for members use, BUT there is one permitted exception. The LTA has confirmed …

The tennis club has its own new website

January 18, 2021 No Comments

Here is a link to the new website (still under construction and in its infancy) but already being updated regularly. Once the court is open …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 15th January.

January 15, 2021 No Comments

Oh Dear! It seems that even in a National crisis there are those out  there that will try and take advantage! There is a particularly …

Friday 15th – Fisherman’s takeaway menu

January 14, 2021 1 Comment

Friday 15th January TAKEAWAY MENU – FISHERMAN’S REST 01548-550284 FISH & CHIPS £10.00 LG; £6.50 SM MANGALORE FISH CURRY & RICE £11 CHICKEN STRIPS & CHIPS £6.55 2 …

The voucher scheme is still running at the shop – don’t forget when you nip in for your shopping!

January 12, 2021 No Comments

Parish council vacancy – would you be interested?

January 12, 2021 No Comments

COUNCILLOR VACANCY We are short of a full council! We have a vacancy for a parish councillor and we invite applications from interested people. Aveton Gifford …

Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, January 8th 2021

January 8, 2021 No Comments

Hi! Its great to be back after the Festive Break and I hope everyone had as good a time as possible considering all the restrictions! …