• St John's Church

    We did it!

    The Parochial church council is delighted to announce that St John the Baptist church, North Bovey has been successful in it’s application to the Listed Places of Worship roof fund and has been awarded a grant totalling £94,600 towards the costs of the roof repairs that are currently needed for the church. The Friends of St John’s are also contributing a significant amount towards the costs and the work will hopefully begin towards the end of the summer. David Hayes from Murchington has been appointed architect. Congratulations to all those people who put in so much work in preparing our application, particularly Peter Keesom, our treasurer,for his unstinting determination and…

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    Oh, that's not very nice…

    This message relates to Crime No. 16492/15. Did anyone witness a dog attack at 1315hrs on Tuesday 10th March 2015 in the Little Haldon area of Teignmouth? Do you know anyone who trains dogs and currently has a number of Siberian Huskies? One of these Huskies attacked a Spaniel dog causing superficial injuries, but the person with the Huskies was said to be very aggressive and foul mouthed. This person is described as a slightly built female possibly in her 50’s. If you have any information please call 101 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.ukquoting Crime No. 16492/15. Thank you

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    Alert

    A very suspicious man was seen walking along the lane from the back entrance to the golf course up the hill towards Yarde. He walked out in front of a vehicle and never looked at the vehicle. He then took out a bandana and covered his face so that he could not be seen. He then headed towards the fields owned by Tom and Wilma.  This has been reported to the police but I think parishioners should be aware. Alex Austin

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    Some more messages from the police…. their words not mine!

    Police have received a report of two Irish males calling at properties in the Whitestone area this afternoon, 2nd March. These males were described as white, in their 40’s, well dressed, one had blonde hair and wearing black trousers and dark jacket. They were in possession of a gun metal grey estate vehicle. These males were aggressively trying to sell generators and chainsaws. If you see anyone selling or you are approached to purchase generators please call the Police on 101 quoting Log No 345 of 2nd March 2015. Try to ensure that all outbuildings are locked and secure. Thank you. AND We have received reports of someone walking around…

  • Dartmoor Pursuits,  Photography,  Village Fair

    British Life Photographic Awards

    If you look closely or are lucky, you may see some familiar images in the media this week, as I have been lucky enough to have three photographs from in and around North Bovey be awarded “Highly Commended” status in the “Rural Life” category of the inaugural “British Life Photography Awards”, a national photographic competition on the subject of, yes, you guessed it, “British Life”.  The photos of the Village Maypole and the Beating of the Bounds were from 2012, and the B&W image is of Tom Hunt feeding his sheep over at Wray Barton early last year.  If you are quick, you can see the images along with all the…