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Bus Timetables to download
Bus passengers are able to access the latest timetable information on “e-booklets” published on Devon County Council’s Travel Devon website http://soc.devon.cc/bnZ9E@travel_devon and don’t forget
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Moreton Library to Reopen!
Good news for all book lovers from Christine Phillips: This is how it will work Devon Libraries website provides a catalogue of books in Moreton Library. Or we’re happy to select for you, if you tell us the genre you prefer. Moreton Library is open on Tuesday and Saturday from 10am to 12pm and Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm for phone calls and collection, or email any time.
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Don’t Go To Cornwall Tomorrow!!!!
Abnormal Load Drivers using the M5 and A30 Westbound are being warned about a large convoy which will be escorted by police tomorrow.On Friday 26 June 2020 at 9:30am police will be escorting a vehicle transporting a 53 meters long and 2.55 meters wide ship mast.The route is M5 Exeter Abload Layby – M5 J31 – A30 (E) – Bodmin – A30 Chiverton Cross – turn left onto A390 towards Truro – turn right at Arch Hill Roundabout onto A39 towards Falmouth.Police will be providing a full escort to the convoys and drivers can expect some disruption and possible delays during this time. That’ll be fun.
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Parish Hall Roof Rethatching
Message from Rob Irving and the Parish Hall Trust The Trust is pleased to announce the commencement of the above Work on Monday 22nd June. This is ahead of schedule due to an opportunity created by a cancellation. Scaffolding will be erected and the thatching contract will last 6-8weeks dependent on weather conditions. The contractor is R J Pascoe Ltd from Newton Abbot. May we take this opportunity to thank all sponsors and parishioners for their kind support over the fundraising stage which goes back 4yrs. The Parish Hall remains closed for this period anyway due to present Covid restrictions and it is hoped we can recommence activities after the…
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Cervical Screening Awareness Week
Message from Alex at Moreton Health Centre This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week.Covid-19 has affected cervical screening for hundreds of thousands of people as appointments have had to have been cancelled or postponed. The surgery is now offering appointments for all those people who have either had their screening postponed or cancelled or are now indeed due for their screening. Recent research by Jo’s Trust has found that 1 in 10 of those invited are now less likely to attend cervical screening, particularly as people are concerned about their safety and are avoiding healthcare sites. Cervical screening isn’t always easy and we don’t want Covid to make it even…
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Parish Council Meeting Minutes
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Bus Services – An Update
From John Richardson-Dawes,Principal Transport Co-ordinating Officer DCC Most bus services in Devon will be further restored with effect from Sunday 14th June. This is in response to recent Government announcements and a fresh round of funding direct to bus companies for commercially operated services, plus an anticipated additional grant via local authorites for supported services. A summary for each bus company is attached. Inevitably, these further changes are at short notice and final timetables are in the process of being posted on-line. The County Council’s web site will in due course be including full timetable details as confirmed with each company. In the meantime a summary is attached. https://www.traveldevon.info/bus/latest-news-service-updates/ County Council-supported services are…
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International Space Station
Tonight will be a great night to see it – AND you can avoid watching the news! The space station will be crossing our skies tonight around about 10.09pm. Here is NASA’s alert: Time: Thu May 28 10:09 PM, Visible: 5 min, Max Height: 59°, Appears: 18° above W, Disappears: 11° above ESE If you want future alerts, register with NASA – log on to: Spotthestation@nasa.gov
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From Mel Stride MP
I thought it may be helpful for me to refresh the list of key websites that I am advising businesses to go to for information or help regarding the coronavirus pandemic. I remain fully available should anyone need my help, with both myself and my team operating remotely. I can be best contacted at mel.stride.mp@parliament.uk and for those without internet access, the postal address is House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. 1: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme If a business cannot maintain its workforce because of the impact of COVID-19 it can furlough employees and apply for a grant that covers 80% of their usual monthly wage costs, up to £2,500 a month,…
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Policing the SouthWest During the Pandemic
Message from Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer Continue To Think Twice “In England, there has now been an easing of Covid-related restrictions and amendments have been made to the legislation, following the Prime Minister’s address to the nation on Sunday night.“It was always going to be challenging when restrictions began to be relaxed not only for policing but all agencies and communities. It may take a while for people to understand what the new guidance means and so our engagement and education is key.“We will adapt to the new terms of the regulations and will positively engage with the public as we have been doing for the past two months.“The latest…
