Annual Gully & Road Sweeping
Monday 23 December
The Parish Council has arranged for major roads in Goveton & Ledstone, along with adjoining roads, to be thoroughly swept and all gullies cleared. This is an annual task. It would be appreciated if bins, vehicles etc are moved to allow these works to take place.
If anyone has any specific problems outside their own properties please make yourself available to the contractors on the day.
Christmas cheer at St Peter’s
What a tremendous success the Christmas fair was at St Peter’s Church - raising a record-breaking £800 for the St Peter’s Fabric Fund. A huge thanks to the support of the community and friends in providing an array of crafts and goodies and attending the event. Fun was had by all.
Bus timetable changes
Stagecoach are making changes to many of their services from 1st September 2024. Full details of the changes and the new timetables: Stagecoachbus.com
Repair Cafe update
The volunteer Repair Cafe team are now taking time off for the summer and will be returning with regular repair sessions from September.
If you have something that needs fixing urgently check out some of the other repair cafes in the South Hams - you can find the relevant details on the Sustainable South Hams website here
DCC Funding Opportunities
Decarbonisation
https://bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/decarbonisation-plans/
Libraries Unlimited are looking to support businesses to create a carbon reduction plan. Application – ASAP
Eat it up Fund
www.devon.gov.uk/fundingnews/fund/eat-it-up-fund/
Supporting creative approaches to reducing food waste - Hubbub and Starbucks partnership. Expressions of Interest by 14 June 2024
Goodness Grants
https://sthelensfarm.co.uk/goodness-grants/
St Helen’s Farm Goodness Grants to support projects which are doing good in the local community. Application by 30 June 2024
Barchester’s Charitable Foundation
www.bhcfoundation.org.uk/apply
Support older people and adults with a disability. Focus on helping people connect with others in the. community. Applications anytime
Arnold Clark Community Fund www.devon.gov.uk/fundingnews/fund/arnold-clark-community-fund-3/
For community projects/organisations supporting people experiencing hardship or for youth sports kit your team. Gear Up for Sport: 23 September 2024. Our Communities/ Cost-of-Living Support: 31 December 2024 -unless funding committed before this.
Healthy Hearts
www.devon.gov.uk/fundingnews/fund/healthy-heart-grants-2/
For community projects with adults focusing on promoting healthy hearts and reducing the risk factors associated with heart diseases. Applications open 12 June, deadline 10 July 2024.
Further info: Karen Dent, Sport and Community Development Officer, South Hams, Devon Outreach, T:07895 447613
Life’s a Bench
We are pleased to announce Jonathan Mathys has kindly provided a chestnut rustic bench for the village. It seats four and is nicely situated next to the Parish notice board. The position was chosen in consultation with neighbours with special thanks to the Blazebys and Hindsons. .
Do come and enjoy.
Beware of Rogue Traders
The Parish Council has been made aware of incidents in Devon of rogue traders knocking on doors and suggesting work needs carrying out on the owners roof. These people are giving the false impression of being a local reputable company making it difficult to instantly recognise as a rogue trader. Advice from the Local Authority, Devon and Cornwall Police and Trading Standards is not to employ anyone knocking on your door touting for business.
Gully Cleaning
The Parish Council organises the annual parish gully clean – removing waste and debris to improve drainage and prevent flooding. This year seven tons of sludge was lifted!
Photos Jonathan Harrison
