Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 3rd April
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Covid winter fuel payments – help available for those finding it hard to pay
This information has been sent through from Citizen’s Advice, Devon County Council, and South Hams Council. If you’ve been affected financially, you may be eligible…
Food Bank newsletter – February 2021
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!
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
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
-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…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 11th February
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
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…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow 4th February
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
TAKEAWAY MENU FISHERMAN’S REST 01548550284 FISH & CHIPS £10.00LG £6.50SM CHICKEN KORMA & RICE £10 CHICKEN STRIPS & CHIPS £6.55 2 SAUSAGES & CHIPS £5.50…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 28th January
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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 &…
Parish council vacancy – would you be interested?
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…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, January 8th 2021
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!…
New Post Office opening/closing hours
From immediate effect;
Village shop survey – please can you complete a copy?
Our village shop survey Copies of this survey are available in the shop and we are delivering as many as we can to households in…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, Christmas 2020
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…
Work finally to start on A379 to shore up the road at Fancy Cross embankment.
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…
Free school meals holiday vouchers – do you or someone you know qualify?
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…
The 12 Scams of Christmas – be warned, and please share to family and friends
These are going the rounds, so do be warned, and please share with family and friends. Scammers are making off with millions of ££££ –…
What can and can’t we do this Christmas? Helpful do’s and don’ts.
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…
Avian influenza still on the increase – compulsory housing for poultry from Dec 14 – details here
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…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 5th December
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…
Carol singing this year – we still can, and here’s how!
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…
Disruption to waste collections – drivers and crew self-isolating
A number of the drivers and crew collecting our rubbish and recycling have recently had to self-isolate. When the issue came to light, individual workers…
Could you donate a new toy to a local child this Christmas through Kingsbridge Foodbank?
The Foodbank update this week is; “Christmas preparations have begun. We want to give festive treats in every food parcel, a present to every child…
Save our shop – please put these stickers in your windows!
SAVE OUR SHOP Campaign – A team of volunteers will be delivering fliers to every household to alert everyone to the need to get behind…
New grant for businesses introduced – Additional Restrictions Grant
New Grant Opens for Businesses 27/11/2020 This new grant is called the Additional Restrictions Grant. It is for those businesses in South Hams and West…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 27th November
With the festive season just around the corner, I’m sure we are all thinking about our charitable causes. The Kingsbridge Foodbank is extremely busy helping everyone…
Task force to advise the committee on new shop management
Can any of you help? The shop committee needs some help now. Rather than asking people to sit on a committee, they would like advice…
Can you help the shop committee draw up a new business plan?
There must be lots of people here who have experience of running a business, and could give the shop committee advice about drawing up a…
Tree Preservation Orders at South Efford House
Following concerns that work done for the new owners of South Efford House might require removal of some of the long established trees there, South…
Christmas sheep trail – have you knitted a sheep? or do you want to take part?
If you have received an invite to host a sheep for the Christmas sheep Trail, and would like to, please return it to Caroline Barker…
Avian ‘flu has been identified in wild birds in the South West of England
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that routine monitoring has detected the H5N8 strain of avian influenza in a very small number of wild…
Cream teas in aid of the Poppy appeal – November 14th
The Fisherman’s Rest is supporting the British Legion Poppy Appeal by offering cream teas this Saturday, 14th
Remembrance Sunday – changes as a result of lockdown
As a result of the lockdown on Thursday, there can be no Remembrance Sunday service in the church this weekend. This also affects the Roll…
Devon County Council – help available and hardship fund
Help available to pay for basic household essentials The impact of the coronavirus pandemic is continuing to put a huge financial strain on some people.…
Firewood available
An ash tree by the ford in Jubilee Street that was suffering quite badly from Ash Die Back has had to be cut down before…
Recycling centres to remain open
AG parish council was told at last night’s meeting that Devon County Council will be keeping the recycling centres open during this present lockdown.
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 30th October
Our Remembrance Day commemorations are not far away and thanks to Covid 19 they will be a bit different from the usual proceedings. The church…
Halloween AG style – Covid-safe Trick or Treat
HALLOWEEN TRAIL AROUND THE VILLAGE Just a quick reminder to place a Halloween themed item, or decorate a window so that parents can take children…
Parish council meeting by Zoom – Monday 2nd – you can still “attend”!
The next pc meeting will be held by Zoom in accordance with advice to local councils.It will start at the usual time of 7.30 pm.…
Support The Hive this Black Friday Weekend… And beyond!
Dear Parents The Hive is now a registered charity on Amazon’s website, which means when you shop with the online retailer you can also raise…
Green Energy scammers about – don’t be taken in!
There have been people knocking on doors in the village today (21st), trying to interest people in new boilers and other energy-saving installations, saying they…
Dodgy doorstep thieves about – be warned!
Unfortunately today (21st), a delivery of paint (£90 – several tins) was made to the porch of Glen Avon in Fore Street, but before it…
Family Treasure Hunt – Sunday 23rd October
Teams must be a max of 6 people please to comply with present restrictions. Collect your clue sheet from the car park by the playground,…
2020 Community shop AGM – all reports now online here
Because of the limitations now imposed by the pandemic, the shop committee is no longer able to hold the annual open meeting for all parishioners…
RNLI beach lifeguarding coming to an end on local beaches
If intending to use the water people are encouraged to head to one of the 27 lifeguarded beaches across Devon and Cornwall with extended patrols into…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 16th October
Face coverings are now on the verge of becoming compulsory on school transport following some pupils not wearing them. From November 2nd, unless the child…
ONLINE TRAFFIC SURVEY- last few days to send in your views
Have you sent in your response to the Fore St traffic survey? Please do help the Action Group, the Parish Council and DCC Highways to…
Aveton Gifford annual bonfire and fireworks
Remember Remember the fifth of November, gunpwder, treason and plot….. Unfortunately this year, all we are going to be able to do this year is…
Halloween – Covid friendly style. Let’s give it a try!
HOW’S THIS FOR A HALLOWEEN IDEA? We did really well during Lockdown with our teddies and our rainbows in the windows for everyone to enjoy.…
Take care on the stile on Footpath No 8 – (by Skippers Hill Cottage)
Be very careful when climbing over the stile beside Skipper’s Hill Cottage at Waterhead into the field behind – the treads have lost their non-slip…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 2nd October
The Fore St Traffic Group is taking more positive action by compiling a questionnaire that’s freely available at the village shop and there’s a downloadable…
Parish Council meetings now held by Zoom
The Devon Association of Local Councils is advising all its member councils to hold their meetings by Zoom at present. AG parish council meeting on…
Fore St traffic questionnaire – please give us your views
Please help the AG Fore St Action Group by letting them know your thoughts on the increasing amounts of unsuitable vehicles using Fore St as…
RSBP bird counts – Rod is retiring, can you help?
After many years, Rod Bone is giving up the bird count for the RSPB and there will be a vacancy for someone to take over.…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow 18th September
Our Parish Council met last week and was the setting for a robust exchange of views from representatives of the Fore St group concerned about…
New Recycling collections – from 5th October 2020
South Hams District Council Prepares for New Recycling Service PLEASE NOTE: CHANGES BEGIN FROM 5 OCTOBER – THIS MAY INCLUDE A CHANGE OF COLLECTION DAY…
WOW! Just WOW! – fantastic fund-raising kids at The Hive!
WOW! Just WOW!The children of Aveton Gifford Pre-School (The Hive) have raised £1,000 over the summer holidays by taking part in our Summer 30 Challenge!For…
Local student’s survey for her dissertation – can you help?
ATTITUDES TOWARDS SECOND HOMEOWNERS DURING COVID-19 SURVEY. A university student, who lives in the village, is for her dissertation investigating “The Coronavirus and the attitudes…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 4th September
As you all know our church is part of a wider team of churches, Kingston, Ringmore, Bigbury,Modbury, and of course St Andrews here in Aveton…
Traffic count of vehicles using Fore St
You may be interested in the recent traffic count of vehicles using Fore Street (excluding the regular bus service.) Volunteers in 2hr shifts counted everything…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 28th August
It’s no secret that traffic in and around our community is steadily increasing as time goes on. We have a group in the village to…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 21st August
This week the weather has been extremely hot, and the towns around us have packed to capacity and beyond, and also all of our seaside…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 14th August
The new play park equipment is now fully installed and was ready for use after it had passed all the safety inspections. The equipment was…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrilow, 7th August
Finishing the new play park has been delayed for a few days and so the opening ceremony will not take place just yet. The building…
New climbing tower in the play park open on Friday!
The lovely new climbing tower which has been built to replace the wooden climbing frame has now passed all the health and safety checks and…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 31st July
As we get back into something like normal life it’s as well to point out one or two things! Our shop is opening for longer…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 24th July
It’s all change regarding the play areas on the village green. Recently the large wooden climbing apparatus has been demolished following an adverse safety report…
AG Playpark committee – Just Giving fundraising, and new Facebook page!
The AG playpark committee is trying to raise funds for the next stage of the new playground and has set up a Just Giving page…
Sophie’s 100 mile walk – can you help sponsor here?
Sophie’s mother Tammie is organising the sponsorship for her; Sophie alongside other members of her baton twirling team is doing a sponsored walk to raise…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 17th July
How wonderful! Last Sunday saw the first service take place in St Andrews since lockdown began in March. The church was well attended with 20…
Update – new play park! Construction starting soon!
Play Park Update As you can’t but help have noticed the wooden climbing frame in the play park is no more. During inspections carried out…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 10th July
Its good news we have this week to start with- our junior play park is now open for the serious business of having a good…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrilow, 3rd July
As many aspects of normal life make a welcome return, it’s good to report that the village play parks will now be able to re-open…
The older children’s play area will REMAIN CLOSED
Unfortunately, the older children’s play area on the green WILL NOT BE OPENED AGAIN, because a lot of the wood has rotted so much that…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 26th June
We start this week with some very distressing news. I was phoned last week by Mr Wilf Walters who is a farmer, with land in…
Yoga Classes are starting again
Stephen Harding’s yoga classes have restarted in Aveton Gifford. The classes are for a maximum of 5 people in line with all the Government rules.It’s…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 19th June
If you are getting out and about during the Covid-19 crisis it’s interesting to know that the Ordnance Survey organisation has some good information on…
St Andrews is open again for private prayer.
The PCC is pleased to announce that St. Andrew’s Church will be open from 12noon to 6pm for private prayer from this Sunday 21st June,…
The community pool will not open this year.
The 2020 season UNFORTUNATELY, THE PARISH COUNCIL HAS HAD TO MAKE THE VERY DIFFICULT DECISION THAT THE POOL WILL NOT OPEN THIS YEAR AT ALL,…
More Jazz at Home – for KJC members, the Upside Down Jazz Cellar!
Dear Jazzers, There is a new way to enjoy live jazz from home. You do not have to have a FaceBook account to join in because both…
Summer opening times at the shop and post office
Jas has revised the opening hours for the shop and the post office counter for the coming summer months, startin g on Monday 15th June…
Keeping safe and active outside – Ordnance Survey website gives useful information
If you are getting outside during COVID-19 Stay at home as much as you can is still the mantra – so let’s carry on doing…
Devon libraries – a phased reopening from 6th July
Devon libraries will be reopening from the 6 July.The buildings have been closed since the end of March, but staff have been working hard and…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 12th June
The advice about using green spaces has changed again leaving an air of confusion in its wake! Devon County Council has sent this reminder…
Live jazz from the garden – from a distance!
A KIngsbridge Jazz Club newsletter – now that events still can’t take place inside the pub, the jazz club has joined the many other groups…
Village Voice by Rosie Warrillow, 5th June
We have some sad news to start with this week. Mr John Freeguard a long standing member of our farming community has passed away. John…