Recently I have reported on our Magpie magazine and it’s quest for a new Editor, which has proved far from easy. It is therefore with great pleasure I annouce that the quest is now over! David Stevens, who has done a marvelous job over many years can now step down as another David prepares to take over! David Moncrieff has known and loved the South Hams for over 60 years and has recently moved into Fore Street, A.G . David has many years experience of the magazine publishing world and is very much looking forward to working with the team and contributors of the Magpie. If anyone wishes to contact him or has thoughts on what should go into the magazine, please get in touch with him on his email dbmoncrieff@gmail.com. He will look forward to hearing from you. Just to say again a huge thank you to David Stevens for his dedicated service to our Magpie.
The August/September edition of Magpie has a full report on the Village shop committee A.G.M which took place in June. The A.G.V.S.A is responsible for the upkeep of the shop building, it’s condition, fixtures and fittings, but dosn’t get involved with the day to day running of the shop buisiness.The gist is that they have had a good year and that a good amount of people came to the meeting who wish to support the shop when they can. This is good as we need our shop to survive and flourish, for the post office element to be sure. There are spaces on the AGVSA, and a few new members would be appreciated. Just a couple of hours a month of time, not a huge commitment, could anyone help? Please contact the group on our village website www.avetongifford.co.uk
There’s a bit of news from the Hive pre-school . One is that the Car Show is coming up on Sunday August 25th, and they have a stall there with a raffle with some lovely prizes to be won. Anther piece of news is that co-manager Laura Treeby will be leaving the Hive after 9 years of service. She has loved being part of the team there, and will miss everyone greatly as she moves on to pastures anew. Thank You Laura and good luck for the future..
St Andrews church will have a Sunday Worship service this Sunday, starting at the usual time of 11am, also there will be refreshments after the service.