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Grey Shrike
Grey shrike (probably Great) seen along byway to Barnecourt. Sitting up on fence post, above our barn and again above Ray Powells gate. Very poor photo through twigs.
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Community self-help schemes
Snow Warden North Bovey Parish has been fortunate to have a team of volunteers who have turned out on cold evenings to salt the roads in and around the village, in order to maintain access to the B3212 at Bughead Cross. The B3212 itself is one of the roads in the network salted by the County Council. Since 2011 the team has been led by Bob Small and Dai Jenkin but both are stepping down at the end of this winter. Anyone interested in becoming Snow warden or joining the team should contact Bob Small (bobposhpig@gmail.com or 440060) for more information. Ideally those interested would join a salting run to…
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December meeting of North Bovey Parish Council
The December meeting of North Bovey Parish Council will be held on Tuesday 2nd December 2014 at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall in North Bovey . All members are summoned to attend . Press and members of the Public are most welcome AGENDA 1. Apologies 2. Parishioners Forum 3 Declaration of interest – Members are invited to declare any personal or prejudicial interest relating to any agenda item at this stage but may also do so at any time during the Meeting, should they become aware that they may have an interest in the item being discussed 4. To consider, amend as agreed by the Council and approve the Minutes…
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Notes from Parish Council meeting 7th Oct 2014
Present – Cllrs Austin, Chudley, Coysh, Hawes, Jones and Pollard Karen Gilbert, Clerk and 4 Parishioners • Security. Cllr Jones advised that the majority of those who responded were against Security cameras in the village (9:4). Cllr Hawes had also received responses expressing concern. This matter will proceed no further. • Beating the Bounds. Cllr Jones advised that a working group has been formed to organise beating of the Parish Bounds. This will be carried out in 3 stages in 3 consecutive years starting with the Lustleigh boundary on 23/5/15 to coincide with Lustleigh Parishioners’ beating their bounds. Restoration of the parapet of Dickford Bridge to include a new boundary…
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Best Kept Village Competition Judges Report
North Bovey lies on the east side of the Dartmoor National Park near to Moretonhampstead. It is a small, ancient village centred on the Village Green. It is very well kept, with no evidence of litter or dog fouling. Hedges look well grown and full of a most beautiful range of wild flowers in the village and along the lanes. Walls here are mainly of granite. They are well maintained overall. Wild flowers, nettles and ferns, seem to spill from walls, banks, crevices, the edge of roads and paths, in May. This seems completely beautiful in this woodland setting, which has many mature trees. The lanes and hedges were in good order later in July. The village…
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Proposals for the future of community health services in Moretonhampstead
People from Moretonhampstead and the surrounding area are being invited to hear proposals for the future of community health services at a public meeting taking place on Monday 3 November 2014. Doctors and healthcare managers will be on hand to talk about what they heard during a series of engagement events over the past 12 months with local people and organisations. They will also give an update on the development of the Moretonhampstead Hospital Health and Social Care Hub and the work of the local steering group More details on the plans are available on the NEW Devon CCG Eastern Locality website:http://www.newdevonccg.nhs.uk/get-involved/get-involved/community-services/eastern-locality-commissioning-intentions/101251
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Devon County Council Highways consultation
If you wish to take part in the current consultation regarding priorities for spending by the Highways department of Devon County Council, you have the opportunity to do so via the internet until 5th December, at https://www.toughchoices.co.uk/highways
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Community Road Warden Initiative
The Parish Council has decided to register with the Road Warden scheme. The aim of the scheme is to undertake a range of maintenance actives on a voluntary basis through a formal community self help arrangement overseen by a locally appointed Road Warden. If you are interested in taking on the role of Road Warden, please contact the Parish Clerk Karen@jollylane.net or Hazel Jones hazelajones@gmail.com . Further information can be found on http://www.westdevon.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=10763&p=0
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Moretonhampstead Hospital Talk and Tour
On Friday 10th October there is a final opportunity to tour the facility. The tours are by appointment only. To arrange a suitable appointment time, please contact Nellie Guttman at the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, on nellieguttmann@nhs.net or 01271 313 971. During your tour you can: Meet clinicians who are working at the hospital and the community Meet members of the senior clinical and management team overseeing the project Have a tour of the hospital Discuss opportunities for the hospital Discuss any comments you may have about healthcare in the Moretonhampstead area.
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October meeting of North Bovey Parish Council
Tuesday 7th October 2014 at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall in North Bovey . All members are summoned to attend. Press and members of the Public are most welcome Agenda 1. Apologies 2. Parishioners Forum 3. Declaration of interest – Members are invited to declare any personal or prejudicial interest relating to any agenda item at this stage but may also do so at any time during the Meeting, should they become aware that they may have an interest in the item being discussed. 4. To consider, amend as agreed by the Council and approve the Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on 5th August 2014 5. Matters arising a) response…