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Police Commissioner Report
Devon and Cornwall Police to receive an extra 141 officers in year one of uplift programmeDevon and Cornwall Police will get more officers than any other force in the south west under the national programme to increase police numbers, it has emerged. The National Policing Board on Tuesday, October 8, announced what year one of the Government’s officer uplift plan would look like for each of the 43 forces in England and Wales. In total the officer uplift will amount to 20,000 officers over three years. Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Alison Hernandez has welcomed confirmation that the national uplift will allow her…
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Scam Directed at Young People
For parents and guardians Parents and guardians in Devon and Cornwall are being urged to warn their children about the dangers of becoming a money mule, with national figures revealing the number of 14-18-year olds misusing their bank accounts has risen by 73 per cent in two years. A money mule is someone who transfers stolen money through their own bank account on behalf of someone else and is paid for doing so. Criminals use money mules to launder the profits of their crimes. Young people are often unaware that acting as a money mule is illegal, not being aware of the provenance of the money going through their accounts.…
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Tastebud Challenge
Are you old enough to remember the advert “Can you tell the difference between Stork and butter?”. Well the North Bovey Belles W.I. had the opportunity to try out various foods, snacks and drinks purchased from various supermarkets in a “Tastebud Challenge” on Thursday 10th October. On the evening, tables were laid out with products labelled A, B or C and we decided which one we preferred on our own answer sheet. When the results were read out there were many surprises in store. There was no right or wrong answer, but the opportunities to try three different types of cheeses alongside each other proved to be very interesting. Who could tell the difference between Lidl…
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Coast to Coast for Rowcroft – the final bit
TWO DARTMOOR PENSIONERS COMPLETE AMAZING RUN ACROSS THE COUNTRY Two pensioners from Dartmoor have just completed an amazing run across the north of the country following Alfred Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Footpath from St Bees on the Cumbrian coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the North Yorkshire coast line, a distance of 196 miles with a total ascent of about 28,000 feet. Mike Peace from Lustleigh, who is 69, and Bob Small from North Bovey, who is 71, are both accomplished athletes; Mike is one of only 10 people to have run every one of the 39 London Marathons and Bob has just competed for England against the Celtic Countries in a half marathon in…
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Parish Council Minutes
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Dark Skies
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Parish Council Meeting
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Tastebud Challenge
North Bovey Belles WI are in for an interesting evening on Thursday 10th October when they have the opportunity to test foods from competing supermarkets for taste and value. Can you tell the difference between the most expensive food and the discount chains? Come along and see if you can. 7.30pm in the Parish Hall. Visitors and new members welcome.
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Harvest Lunch
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Harvest Lunch, 20th October at 12.30pm in the parish hall. Hot main dish (GF and vegetarian options) and a vast selection of delicious puddings, coffee and chocs. Tickets are available from Pamela Manning 01647 441193 and are priced at £12 adults £6 under 12’s – no increase from last year! Proceeds to Shallowford Farm Trust nr Widecombe. Hurry! They’re selling fast!!
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Annual Parking Permit???? Have your say
The Parish Council have received a letter about possible charges for parking in the National Park large car parks. Here is an excerpt. Proposal to Introduce an Annual Parking Pass Dartmoor National Park Authority is asking regular visitors for their views on a proposal to introduce an annual parking pass available for residents and visitors to Dartmoor, for the car parks at Haytor, Postbridge and Meldon Reservoir where parking charges apply. We would be grateful if you would share the online survey with your community as we would like to establish whether they would support the introduction of an annual pass. The suggested cost of the pass is £35 per…