• Devon & Cornwall Police,  Health

    Police – New Powers

    Update Local Resilience Forum Police given new powers A message from Assistant Chief Constable Glen Mayhew. “Following the further measures announced by the Prime Minister 23 March, we wanted to provide you with a brief update on what these measures mean for Devon and Cornwall police. “Current legislation provides officers with powers to disperse large groups of people if necessary and to take action against anti-social behaviour and public disorder. With immediate effect we are deploying officers to undertake targeted patrols, actively encouraging people to adhere to the measures which have been put in place. “Over the next few days, additional legislation will be made available to the Police, however…

  • DCC and Teignbridge Council,  Health,  Uncategorised

    Recycling Centres and Covid-19

    Message from Stuart Barker, DCC Councillor sent last night: Following the government’s announcement earlier today Devon CC has to close all the recycling centres across Devon. I’m sure you will realise that no-one wanted to have the current restrictions but the very strong professional advice about impending spread of the virus means taking unprecedented actions. Stay safe and well

  • Community Support,  Health

    Chagford & Moreton Dentists

    On guidance from our governing body, Chagford Dental Practice will be closed until further notice. We are offering an emergency telephone consultation service for our registered patients between 9am-12pm Monday-Friday. This service is solely for patients with pain, swelling or trauma. Telephone numbers 01647 433456 (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday) or 07825 161987 (Thursday or Friday). Out of these hours please phone Devon Doctors 0333 006 3300 This action is to keep everyone safe in the present climate. We will be contacting all our patients when normal operations resume.  Please stay safe. Drs Sally Button, Simon Channing and Andrew Robertson — Chagford Dental Practice Lawn House, 24 Mill Street, Chagford, Newton Abbot, Devon,…

  • Community Support,  Health

    From the Health Centre

    An Update from the Health Centre – it is a long one but please read it all. Thank you. Good Morning everyone – the weather yesterday was stunning and of course we wanted to enjoy something uplifting in our lives. However, please, try to remember that Government advice is to stay at least 2 metres apart from each other – you are still vulnerable out in the fresh air. Do not under-estimate this advice!!! Enjoy Spring, embrace it but keep everyone else 2 metres away! Don’t be afraid of asking someone NICELY to keep their distance, but come on, we are all small communities here – keep it calm and…

  • Community Support,  Food

    Ring of Bells – take away

    After today, the Ringers will open on just Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week and then reviewed again, based on demand and the situation. Open that is, for take-a-ways and meals suitable for the freezer. Order before 4 pm and if not open on that day, give your requirements by email- mail@ringofbells.net Richard is doing his level best to provide a service, keep his staff employed and respect the current situation.So the menu already sent out and attached again now, is the one relevant to today and next week only.

  • Community Support

    North Bovey Community Support

    Message from Dai Following a wonderful and positive response, with many helpful ideas and contacts, this is where we now are :1. The Ring o’Bells, After today, the Ringers will open on just Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week and then reviewed again, based on demand and the situation. Open that is, for take-a-ways and meals suitable for the freezer. Order before 4 pm and if not open on that day, give your requirements by email – mail@ringofbells.net Richard is doing his level best to provide a service, keep his staff employed and respect the current situation.The menu is relevant to today and next week only and is on the next post. Bread can…