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Oil fired boiler changes Bathroom suite upgrades Oil tank replacement Disabled adaptions Oil servicing and repair Wet rooms Gas boiler servicing and repair Tiling Gas boiler replacement 3D bathroom design plans Central heating system upgrades Plumbing and servicing yearly 24/7 plumbing call out Contract plans For enquires please contact: 07791 100611 [email protected] www.tailoredplumbing.com 2

Fresh Local Dexter Beef, Lamb, Pork and Seasonal Venison Weekly Stops: Wed: Bovey Co-op Car Park 4-7pm Thurs: Artichoke Inn (Christow) 5-7pm Sat: Luscombes (Stokeinteignhead) 8-12pm, Teign House Inn 1-2:30pm Sun: Chudleigh Town Hall 11-2pm Free Local Delivery on all orders over £20 We are a local family run farm situated in the Teign Valley. Our vision is to provide local people with top quality local meat. We offer a unique farm to plate service, using our mobile butchers, letting you know exactly what you are buying. Dexter beef has a delicious distinctive taste, it is high in omega-3 oils and low in saturated fats. Contact us on: Facebook: @Beardondexters Telephone: 01647 252271 / 07590758577 Email: [email protected] Dexter’s are small but mighty!local 3

St. David's Osteopathic Clinic www.sdosteopaths.co.uk For help with.... • Back Pain 01392 221321 • Headaches Baring House Free Parking • Sports Injuries 6, Baring Crescent Evening Appointments • Neck Pain Exeter EX1 1TL available • Joint Pains Emergencies : Call Paul Thompson 07974 103261 At TVCH on Wednesday’s 7pm – 8pm A friendly and efficient range of services £7.00 per class b A friendly and efficient range of services Please bring a mat. by an experienced and conscientious Strengthen core muscles, flexibility and team you can trust coordination, alignment and breathing. Available daily, weekly, monthly Get strong from the inside out. or as a one off For more information please ring Rates start at £13 per hour inclusive Abi on 252174. of cleaning materials (minimum 2 hours) Abi is a fully qualified Stott Pilates For further details call and REP’s level 3 instructor 01647 252380and Experienced qualified designer Traditional + contemporary gardens conscientious Concept + planting schemes [email protected] Ecological design Awvawilawbl.ebduatilleyr, mweaeikdlys,.mcoo.nuthkly or as a one off Rates start at £13 per hour inclusive of cleaning materials (minimum 2 hours) Julie Buswell For further details call Landscape0+1G6a4r7de2n52D3es8ig0n 01647 252296Coombe Howusew/ H.igbheur Atshlteonr/ mExeateri/dEsX.6c7QoS.uk [email protected] www.juliebuswell.co.uk 4

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EXE-GAS & OIL Plumbing & Heating: Boiler breakdown & service Fires & cookers fitted & serviced Natural Gas, LPG & Oil systems Central Heating General Plumbing Emergencies For free estimates or advice please call Peter Williams on: 01392- 877345 Mobile: 0787 1621157 BOILER SERVICE FROM £50 (no VAT) Gas safe registered: 556644 6

22222 Flexible business space in the heart of the Teign Valley Offices – from individual small offices in our new business ‘hub’ to whole floors Industrial and warehouse units Some self-storage space soon to be available Airband Internet now available with increased download speeds Visit our new website for further information: www.gidleysmeadow.co.uk or contact us at: [email protected] 07779 799568 Gidley’s Meadow Business Park, Christow, EX6 7QB 7

ENGLISH, MATHS AND SCIENCE TUTORING IN THE TEIGN VALLEY Highly experienced GCSE, 11+, SATS, Common Entrance and Verbal Reasoning Please contact Ben and Libby Leach on 01647 253464 Or at [email protected] Tim Russell Mob: 07970 457583 25 years' experience ✓ Gas, oil & LPG servicing and repairs ✓ Hot water / heating installations & repairs ✓ Unvented Cylinder Installations ✓ Landlord's Reports ✓ Free Advice Corgi Registered 196350 CITB trained and approved OFTEC Registered Water Industry Approved Plumber Energy Efficiency Approved Plumber 8

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• Domestic, Industrial, Commercial & Agriculture • New Installations & Re-wires • Maintenance & Repairs • Visual Inspections & Advice • Fault Finding • Safety Inspection Certificates • Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) For more information on all services available or free estimates please contact us: 01647 441551/ 07966 024292 [email protected] www.tdenmanelectrical.co.uk www.tdenmanelectrical.co.uk GARDEN AND WOODLAND SERVICES TOBY FAIRCLOUGH 25 Years Experience in the locality : Fully Insured Strimming; Heavy Brush Cutting; Hedge Trimming; Grass cutting; Chainsawing; Tree Work; Hedge Laying; Garden Clearance General Garden and woodland maintenance - Waste Removal Arranged Also light goods removals Call Toby on 01647 252258 Mobile 07483 802100 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY For all carpentry/joinery projects Inside and out. Doors, windows, kitchens, wardrobes. Extensions, flooring, conservatories and porches Please contact DAVID NEAL on 01647 253642 or 07858 140536 BRIDFORD POST OFFICE THURSDAY 2.45 - 4.45pm in your Village Hall LOWER ASHTON Tues 12.15 - 2.15pm in Teign Valley Golf Club Need Cash or to Pay in? Free Banking now available for most Banks, for both Personal & Business accounts. Full Post Office & Royal Mail services. Cards & Stationery. Currency. Post Office One4All Gift Cards. Dry cleaning. Mobile, Electric & Gas Top-Ups. CHUDLEIGH POST OFFICE, 64 FORE STREET, CHUDLEIGH, TQ13 0HT - TEL:01626 852149 10

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Manufacturers & installers of quality garden buildings, throughout Devon for over 15 years C P Sheds www.cpsheds.com Unit 9 Gidleys Meadow, Christow EX6 7QB 01647-252758 FineGRAHAM SHARLAND - CGLI WSMIMR (Dip) PIANO TUNER Fine tuning since 1985 MemorialsRestringing & Restoration work undertaken using quality materials to a very high standard Pianos bought and sold - Upright piano available for hire; ideal for beginners to try 01647 252167Free estimates for all reconditioning aWSnkhdeirlreleTssrtaardinintidogninaVlgawluoreks are still recognised PRIVATE HIRE We offer top quality work ADVANCED BOOKINGS On new memorials, YOUR LOCAL TAXI SERVICE Cremation tablets, Three - 6-seater vehicles available CHRISTOWCleaning, renovations and for local and distance journeys, also Additional inscriptions airports & bus & train stations CARS 01647 252227 12

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Teign Valley Electrician Electrical emergencies Fault finding Rewires, new builds and extensions Fuse board upgrades Electric cooker and shower installs Socket and lighting additions and alterations External lighting Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Periodic inspection and testing Landlord certificates Fully qualified and ELECSA registered. All work guaranteed. Matthew Newberry M: 07817 110883 E: [email protected] W: www.newberryelectrical.co.uk 14

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DARTMOOR GIRL FRIDAY Friendly, flexible and trustworthy. Can help with most things indoors and out, from ironing to admin and IT…just ask! Local references available Call Emma on 07977588167 Or email : [email protected] 16

J.Willcocks and S.Pegley Custom Buildworks We are a Building firm with an eye for detail, whether it is a conventional approach to construction, or something a little more unique. With a combined experience of over 60 years in the building sector we aim to provide a quality job at a competitive price. Some of the services we provide include: ➢ General building ➢ Renovations ➢ Conversions ➢ Extensions ➢ Hard Landscaping ➢ Stainless and Glass hand railing systems ➢ Steel fabrication (construction related) We are happy to provide a no obligation quote for your project, whether it be large or small, customary or custom. We do like a challenge. 07841-421771 [email protected] All aspects of professional tree surgery Stump grinding and chipping Please get in touch for friendly advice or a free no obligation quote for your next project Fully qualified and insured Email: [email protected] Website: devonrootstreecare.co.uk Call: 075 777 666 28 17

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TEIGN VALLEY NURSERY - BRIDFORD TREES, SHRUBS, CONIFERS, HEDGE PLANTS, FRUIT BUSHES, PERENNIALS, ALPINES, BEDDING & BASKET PLANTS. PET & GARDEN SHOP. PET & ANIMAL FEEDS. FOOD FOR WILD BIRDS AND POULTRY Local Delivery Service. Credit & Charge Cards Welcome 01647 252654 GEOFF THATCHER Plumbing and Heating Engineer All forms of heating – Oil ,Gas, Solid Fuel and Underfloor Estimates free Mob: 07779 515829 Established since 1972 Any Job Considered Tree Surgery & Tree Care Tom Jansonu Specialists Painting and Decorating Tree surgery, felling, hedge trimming, Property Search & Acquisition Relocation Solutions stump grinding ● IntePrliaonnrinag nDedsigen x&tReefruriboisrhment Reports, surveys and planning work applications ● Cabinet painting Bill Crumby NDArb MArborA specialist 01647 252753 ● 15 years experience in [email protected] Exeter and the Teign www.green-trees.co.uk Valley Free estimates ● Tidy and reliable £5million insurance cover Please contact for an estimate: Tel: 01392 811956 / 07919676002 Email: [email protected] Maintenanceplus [email protected] Unit 12a, Gidley’s Meadow, Christow 07970 755423 / 01647 253330 We offer a full range of general building services, construction, maintenance and specialist applications such as waterproofing, protective coatings, specialist and traditional painting, colour renders, solid wall insulation, driveways - decorative & traditional. Maintenance plus has2b0een established since 1997

Published monthly: UNITY Price £4.00 per year or 40p per copy Copy & Small Ads by: Mid-day on 13th of each month (7th December for January’s edition) Editorial: Michelle Frost Advertisements: Moorpark Bungalow Dunsford Tel: 07896846501 Michelle Frost Moorpark Bungalow Dunsford Tel: 07896846501 Distribution: Briony Falch Bryony Cottage, Christow. Tel: 01647 252887 Anne Cronin Little Orchard, Bridford. Tel: 01647 252446 TEIGN VALLEY CHURCHES Church Officers for Ashton, Bridford and Christow Priest-in-Charge: Rev’d Ruth Frampton 01647 253164 Licensed Readers: Mr. Brian Inwood 01647 252519 Churchwardens: St John the Baptist, Ashton St Thomas Becket, Bridford 01647 252180 Francis Leversedge St James, Christow 01647 253040 Adrian Canvin 01647 253197 Michelle Keen Churches’ Administrator : Steve Cook 01392 832332 21 [email protected]

WEEKLY EVENTS BRIDFORD VILLAGE HALL Tuesday Stefacise 10.00 -11.00am Stephanie 07709 346428 01647 252721 Wednesday Scouts (Term Time) 7.00 – 9.00 pm Paul French 01647 252721 Thursday Beaver Scouts 5.15 – 6.30 pm Paul French 01647 252721 (Term Time) Cub Scouts 6.30 – 8.00 pm Paul French 01647 253588 Friday Fencing 8-9pm Adults Lynne CHRISTOW - T E I G N VA L L E Y C O M M U N I T Y H A L L Monday Yoga 7.00 - 8.30 pm Jan 01626 853236 Tuesday Table Tennis 2.30 - 4.00 pm Richard/Jane 01647 252653 Country Club 5.45 - 7.00 pm Sue 01647 252731 Acorn(every other ) 10 am - 12 noon Donna 01647 252701 TV Dance Academy 4 pm - 6.15 pm Bernie 01626 854435 Wednesday Pilates 7.00 - 8.00 pm Abi 01647 252174 Bowls 7.30 - 10.30 pm Derek 01647 252064 Thursday Breast feeding 10.30 am-12.30pm Sally Longstaff 07973 928007 Badminton 7.30 - 10.00 pm Derek/Chris 01647 252064 Friday Free for weddings/ parties etc. from 5.00pm Saturday/Sunday Free for weddings/ parties etc 01647 252064 Sunday Bowls 7.00 – 10.00 pm Derek/Chris TVCH Bookings : 0845 3883607 or mail: [email protected] CHRISTOW T V C H C A R P A R K Saturdays Running 8.30 am For venue details check Diary on www.teignvalleyrunningclub.co.uk 22

TEIGN VALLEY AND HALDON HILL MISSION COMMUNITY The Teign Valley and Haldon Hill Mission Community includes the parishes of Ashton, Bridford, Christow, Doddiscombsleigh, Dunchideock and Dunsford. Rev’d Ruth Frampton (Priest-in-Charge) can be contacted on 01647 253164 or [email protected]. Her day off is Thursday. Pastoral Care If you would like, or know someone who would be glad of, a call or “virtual” visit from Rev’d Ruth Frampton, or another member of the church community, please contact the rectory (contact details above), or the Churches’ Administrator (see Getting in touch… below). Coronavirus The Government have announced that churches can open for private prayer from Monday 15 June, providing that all the necessary measures are in place to ensure that those entering our church buildings are safe. These include: • Special cleaning arrangements • Provision of hand sanitisers and/or washing facilities at the entrance • Roping off areas so that visitors have limited access to “safe” areas • Removal of all paper and books etc as the virus can live on these surfaces for up to 72 hours • Social distancing needs to be observed inside churches. At the time of going to print, individual PCCs are considering the best way to open our churches while ensuring they are safe. It is likely that some of our six buildings will be open for one or two days per week. Notices will be displayed at all six churches giving details of the opening arrangements across the Mission Community, so that those who wish to visit a church building for private prayer can do so. Again, at the time of going to print, there is no indication of when churches will be open for shared worship services – the arrangements outlined above are only for private prayer. 23

We are continuing, however, to hold regular services by telephone – at 10am, each Sunday morning, and a service of evening prayer at 6pm each Wednesday evening. You do not need internet access, but simply a landline or mobile telephone Between 5 and 10 minutes before the service begins, please dial 0333 011 0616 and enter the code 334 7721 when asked. You will also be asked to give your name. The cost of the call is the standard cost for any 01, 02 or 03 number, but will vary according to your telephone contract. It may well be covered by your “inclusive” minutes, or by free evening or weekend calls, but you are advised to check. Resources During this extended time of church closure, you may find the following online and telephone resources helpful: Daily Prayer: https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/join-us- service-daily-prayer General prayer resources: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media- centre/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-parishes/coronavirus-covid-19-liturgy-and- prayer Special Pentecost “Lego” service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjA_rB3eYes&t=7s Daily Hope – a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers – 0800 804 8044 Recording of Rev’d Ruth Frampton’s “Reflection” from the previous Sunday – 01647 407047 If you are anxious about the current situation, or would like prayer or pastoral support (e.g. because of illness or bereavement), please do not hesitate to contact Rev’d Ruth Frampton or the Churches’ Administrator (Steve Cook) – contact details above and below. There is a separate notice elsewhere in the magazine giving details of how the churches are working together with local parish councils and others to co-ordinate shopping, collect medication etc for those who need to “self-isolate” or who can’t leave their homes. 24

Teign Valley Larder Please see the separate information in the magazine about the Teign Valley Larder in the porch of Christow church - where people can donate food, and those in need of food can pick some things up for free. Anyone can use it – it’s for the whole Teign Valley area, not just for Christow! We’d like to help reduce food waste, and we especially hope it will help people who are struggling at the moment. This initiative is supported by Dartmoor National Park Authority. From the registers… Funerals: 12 June – Malcolm Browning (Dunsford) Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones. Getting in touch… In the current situation, no baptisms, weddings or other services are taking place in church. Limited graveside funeral services are permitted. If you wish to discuss plans for a funeral, a postponed or future baptism/christening, banns of marriage, wedding, interment of ashes or memorial service, or have any other enquiry, please contact Steve Cook, the Churches’ Administrator, on 01392 832332 or email [email protected] CHANGE OF EDITOR We are indebted to Rose Campbell Crocker who has stood down as editor of Unity magazine after many years of dedicated service – she deserves enormous thanks for all her work, commitment, and energy. Thank you! We are also immensely grateful to Michelle Frost for taking on the production of the magazine. It would be great if we could form a small team to help her (thank you to those who have already expressed an interest) – please contact Michelle or the Churches’ Administrator ([email protected]) if you are interested. Michelle’s contact email address for the magazine is [email protected] 25

EDITORIAL I would firstly like to thank Rose Campbell-Crocker for her hard work and dedication editing the Unity Magazine for over 8 years. I am quickly learning that I have big shoes fill and I hope that I do Rose justice. THANK YOU, ROSE Hello, I would like to introduce myself my name is Michelle Frost; I am married with 15- year-old twins (son and daughter) and a lovely 10-year-old stepdaughter. I live and work in the Teign Valley; my husband and I have a cleaning business and I also dedicate my time caring for the elderly. I chose to volunteer to become editor of Unity as I know what a loss to the community it would be if we lost the magazine and I would like to thank all our advertisers and subscribers for your continued support. Many of us will have seen businesses close overnight with no idea of when we can get back to some form of normality and in these unprecedented times I hope we all have some light at the end of tunnel and security for our families and friends. During these past couple of months, I have been negotiating teenagers and their home schooling, I quit after the first week!!! All joking aside we are lucky to live where we do and the community spirit in all our neighboring villages have been amazing, ensuring that our most vulnerable and isolating, friends, neighbors and family have had all provisions they need and I am hopeful that this will continue for the upcoming weeks and months if needed. So, a huge thank you to everyone concerned. Kind Regards Michelle 26

A LETTER FROM REV FRAMPTON July: It’s summer time! School’s out! Bucket and spade time! Summer fetes and shows! Or so it has been in the past. This year we are seeing something different: summer was in May; school has barely been “in”; buckets and spades may not take us as far afield as in previous years, and for some may be restricted to the sand pit in the garden; at this time of writing, we may not safely gather for our summer shows and fetes. We have not before experienced a year like this; 2020 is a year of change: the “wind of change” is well and truly blowing! The Rectory is on a hill and I am almost as sensitive to changes in wind direction as was Mary Poppins: the east wind brings sunshine, the west wind almost invariably brings rain. And both are necessary, both are “good”. We have no control over them; we cannot alter them or manipulate them for our own ends. The wind blows where it wills bringing sunshine or rain and we must make the best of it. The gardens and the fields, the flowers and the crops flourish and grow only when both sunshine and the rain come in due season. All of us who love our gardens share the delight of our Creator in nurturing new life and beauty. God breathed the wind of life, the Spirit of life, into creation; we can only dig and sow and plant. But the same Spirit of life and love inspires us as we steward the earth. We are all subject to the wind of change, the wind of the Spirit: ‘The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.’ (John 3:8) Change is not easy; often our instinctive reaction is to resent it, reject it, withdraw from it. We do not like not being in control; we find it difficult to live with uncertainty. It is bad enough having unpredictable weather, without our whole lives being turned upside down as well. Perhaps we can learn from our farmers who constantly live and work with uncertainty – will there be enough rain? Whatever our circumstances let us try and see this time as an opportunity to reimagine and reframe our lives, trusting that the Spirit is active and working with us in this wind of change. Ruth Frampton 27

CORONAVIRUS ADVICE AND HELP Coronavirus – help for those “self-isolating” who need shopping and/or medications collected The situation with Coronavirus continues to change, so these arrangements may well have to be reviewed. Government and NHS advice is available as follows: NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Government information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan/coronavirus- action-plan-a-guide-to-what-you-can-expect-across-the-uk Teignbridge District Council: https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-help-and- advice/coronavirus-updates/ Significant numbers of people in the valley are having to “self-isolate” or not leave their homes. The churches and other groups are working together to try and ensure that those who may need practical help with shopping, collecting medication etc in this situation can receive help if needed. Details are available at the following: A Church Near You websites: Ashton – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8766/page/53729/view/ Bridford – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8767/page/53727/view/ Christow – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8765/page/53726/view/ Doddiscombsleigh – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8793/page/53728/view/ Dunchideock – https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8770/page/53671/view/ Dunsford - https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8792/page/53725/view/ Christow website - http://www.christowparishcouncil.gov.uk/ Doddiscombsleigh website - https://www.doddiscombsleigh.org/ Dunchideock website - https://www.dunchideock.org.uk Dunsford website - http://www.dunsford-village.org.uk 28

Mission Community Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/tvhhmc/ Each village has a local co-ordinator to link up those offering to help with shopping and/or collecting medication with those who need some assistance. Arrangements are currently as follows: Ashton: John May – T: 01647 252212 or E: [email protected] Bridford: Kathy Fitzjohn – T: 01647 252515 or E: [email protected] Christow: Phil Trotter – T: 01647 252874 or E: [email protected] Doddiscombsleigh: Elliott Fairs – T: 01647 253169 or E: [email protected] and Toby Berry – T: 07764 547556 or E: Dunchideock: [email protected] Steve Cook – T: 01392 832332 or E:[email protected] Dunsford: Karen Morris at The Shop – T: 01647 252330 or E: [email protected] MOBILE LIBRARY VAN MOBILE LIBRARY: *CORONAVIRUS (Covid-19) UPDATE*** In line with the Prime Minister's speech on Monday 23rd March and to keep our staff, volunteers and customers safe and healthy, our physical sites in Devon will remain closed until further notice. We have also suspended our Devon Mobile Library Service and Home Library Service. For more information, please visit our Coronavirus update page > 29

BRIDFORD Ted Clapton 1935 - 2020 A warm and deeply felt thank you for the many cards, emails and letters I have received from Bridford, Christow and other Teign Valley villagers. We enjoyed many happy years in Bridford and our leaving for health and family convenience was a great wrench. Ted's diagnosis and more recent events have proved it to have been a wise move. It is comforting to know that many of Ted's qualities are still remembered. He had a tendency to dismiss his own achievements in life as 'luck' whilst remaining true to his conviction that we should all, in our own small ways, try to make the world a better, fairer place for everyone. He appreciated the active, community spirit of Bridford and would have been chuffed but slightly embarrassed at being remembered. I am fortunate in having a wonderfully supportive family but when 'normality’, resumes will happily put on the kettle for visitors. Thank you and best wishes, Annette. THANK YOU ROSE CAMPBELL-CROCKER We would like to thank Rose for the amazing job she has done for the last 8 years as Editor of Unity. A lot of thought and effort went into producing the magazine each month, including all the wonderful verses and poems that were always a delight to read. We are also extremely grateful for the money Rose has been able to donate to Bridford Church over the years from profits raised. It has been particularly welcome this year when revenue has been very much reduced due to the Church having to be closed. We know Rose will still have plenty of things to do that will keep her busy and we wish her well. Bridford PCC 30

BRIDFORD PARISH COUNCIL The Parish Council would like to express its thanks to Rose Campbell-Crocker for her sterling efforts in editing and producing Unity magazine for the past eight years and to Michelle Frost for stepping in to take over as the new editor. There are so many unsung ‘heroes’ quietly working away behind the scenes for the good of their communities in these strange and unprecedented times and it goes without saying that you are all very much appreciated. However, particular thanks are extended to Kathy Fitzjohn and Tessa Derby for running the support service on behalf of the church and to Joanne for keeping the weekly Post Office service operational. Parish Council Meetings Bridford Parish Council successfully held its first online Zoom meeting on 25th May and a draft copy of the minutes can be found on the Bridford website. Annual Governance and Accountability Return 2019/20 The AGAR part two 2019/20 and the Receipts and Payments account 2019/20 relating to Bridford Parish Council were approved by the Parish Council at the above meeting and signed by the Chairman and Clerk. Telephone Box The Parish Council adopted the telephone box at the end of last year and it is planned to convert it into a library containing books and jigsaw puzzles. In order to do this, the Parish Council is looking for a volunteer to make and put up shelving and it is hoped that there may be somebody out there who would like to take on this community project for the village and also somebody to look after the library once up and running. Any costs for materials would be reimbursed. If think you could help, please contact the Clerk tel. 01647 252805 / email: [email protected] However, in the meantime, a notice has been placed on the door and boxes have been put in the kiosk to receive donations of books and jigsaw puzzles which residents are welcome to borrow / exchange and return when finished with. Play Park At the time of writing, the play equipment in the Play Park remains out of bounds due to Government instructions relating to the Coronavirus, although the grounds are open to walk in. 31

Recent Planning Decisions by Dartmoor National Park Authority The Hide, Bridford - Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re shed and wood store (retrospective) Land at Lower Hole, Bridford – Refusal to issue Certificate of Lawful Use for the existing use of two mobile field shelters Burnicombe Farm, Bridford – Grant of Conditional Planning Permission re replacement windows Grants and Donations The Parish Council would like to thank the local skittles teams for a kind donation of £60 specifically to be spent on the Village Garden. Grants of £750 from District Councillor Stephen Purser and £1,000 from County Councillor Jerry Brook have also been gratefully received for future refurbishment work planned for the Play Park. Allotments The Parish Council is pleased to report that for the first time in many years, all of the allotments currently now have tenants. Next Parish Council Meeting During the current situation, Town and Parish Councils are not permitted to meet face to face and so the regular meetings of Bridford Parish Council on the first Monday of each month will no longer take place for the foreseeable future. The next meeting will be an online Zoom meeting at a date yet to be decided. Please keep an eye on the Bridford website for details of the date, time and meeting access details. All members of the public will be welcome to join the meeting. BRIDFORD WI Another month has passed in which the WI has not been able to enjoy all the lovely events we had planned. However, having mastered the intricacies of Zoom, a group of us from Bridford have a regular chat and catch-up on Wednesday afternoons which goes some way towards keeping us all in touch. In the meantime, we are looking forward to when we are able to get together again properly. 32

THURSDAYS 2:45pm -4:30pm BRIDFORD VILLAGE HALL ONE person at a time : Business as usual Slightly reduced hours during COVID19 pandemic, which enable us to get back in time for the Royal Mail collection at the main Branch. Don’t forget we are your local Bank Branch. We can do Cash withdrawals, Balances and Cash & Cheque Deposits for all High Street Banks and many others. We are also doing a Greetings Card service, so we can choose the card and post it off for you all over the phone, payment by Card. Please call Chudleigh on 01626 852149 for more information. Open in Chudleigh Mon-Fri 10am - 3pm & Sat 9am -12pm during current pandemic 33

CHRISTOW CHRISTOW PARISH COUNCIL NEWS JULY 2020 www.christowparishcouncil.gov.uk Clerk : Carol Retallick 01364 661532 or email : [email protected] Corona virus News Even with the latest ease of restrictions sadly the parish council are still unable to reopen the play areas at the moment. Covid - 19 Prompt Action Fund - This fund has been received and is ready for claims to reimburse our volunteers for expenses acquired. Fuel costs for collection of food or prescriptions for vulnerable people within the community, claim form is on the parish council, complete and submit it to the clerk. The claim form is available either through the website or contact the clerk directly at [email protected] or call 01364 661532. During these unprecedented times if you are worried about a child or adults safety please take a note of these telephone numbers:- Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse If you are in immediate danger call 999 now For independent confidential advice call: Devon's domestic abuse helpline 0345 155 1074 Rape crisis helpline 0808 802 9999 34

Parish Lengthsman Our Lengthsman has resumed full duties once more and working within the guideline, following all the advice from the government, so all the untidy corners will hopefully be looking much better soon. Community Garden The idea of a community garden has been discussed during the recent council meeting and investigations are being made into how this can be achieved - watch this space for more information soon. Public Toilets The toilets at the recreation field have remained open during the lock down. The council has ensured that they are cleaned regularly and that consideration has been made for the safety of both the users and cleaning staff. Next Parish Council Meeting Will be a remote meeting via Zoom on Tuesday 7th July 2020 at 7.30pm. This is a public meeting and members of the public are invited to join us via Zoom. The agenda will be available from the council website and on 1 notice board within the village. the Link to join the meeting will be displayed on the agenda. Report a Highways Problem If you notice a defect on or near the highway no need to wait for the next council meeting. Please report it directly to DCC via their website or use the link https://new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/report-a-problem/ The next meeting of the Council is to be confirmed more details from previous meeting Minutes and Agendas can be found at www.christowparishcouncil.gov.uk. 35

CHRISTOW WI Hello ladies of the Teign Valley I hope you are all staying alert, well and keeping safe. Up until this year I associated the word Corona with my happy childhood. It was a fizzy drink that you bought from the corona man, delivered to your street in a glass bottle that you could return and get a refund on. How things change! We will not be meeting in July and I have heard that the Christow show has been cancelled so the judges will miss out on their delicious WI lunches. We look forward to next year and a bigger and better show. The Devon WI celebrated its centenary on 14th June, an impressive milestone indeed. Such a shame there could be no gathering. We were all encouraged to have a cream tea in our own gardens to mark the occasion. I hope you enjoyed yours. we should all be proud to belong to such a long standing and worthwhile organisation. Remember as part of the WI you are not alone but have a real connection to others both locally and nationally. As I write this, schools have reopened for some children, those who have been shielding can leave the house, more businesses are trading, and some sports are taking place behind closed doors. The new normal has begun to emerge, with 2 metre distancing and the wearing of masks and face coverings now the norm in enclosed spaces. Things we would not have dreamt of. Try not to focus on the cancelled events, anxiety and isolation of 2020 but remember there have been positives. Many of us have found new ways to stay in touch, learnt new skills, tackled the to do-list and revelled in the nature around us. We have appreciated those key workers and volunteers who have continued to keep us safe and had more time to get know our neighbours. Our environment has been less polluted as the roads have been quieter and we have bought food locally. We have realised that it is not just our physical health that is at risk, but we have been encouraged to be kind to our mind and take care of our mental health too. Make sure you have some small things to look forward to every day. The Christow WI will meet again you can be sure of that. Looking forward to seeing you all. Anne Rice For more information regarding WI membership contact Lyn our secretary 01647 253295 36

VALLEY NEWS AND VIEWS TEIGN VALLEY COMMUNITY HALL Up-date on the hall refurbishment: At the Zoom meeting held on 8th June the following was discussed: The Refurbishment Group has continued to search for grants with some welcome success. Heating: the plan is for the current system to continue until insulation of the walls and ceiling has been carried out, then to install destratification fans to push the warmed air downwards towards the seating area. Measurements have shown that a great deal of heat is lost through the ceiling and walls, (the building is over 20 years old). Insulation to keep the hall warm, something that has never been achieved, and to save fuel, is the first objective. Hot water: At present the boiler system uses water storage tanks; such tanks are now condemned as potentially harbouring legionnaire's disease. For hand washing local electric instant, timed hot water on demand, is what we want. The showers in the men's and ladies' changing rooms will be replaced with two electric showers, in cubicles, in each changing room, and one in the toilet for disabled people. We shall have the cost of the showers to which must be added the cost of the cubicles. But this will, in the long run, be a saving and removes the risk of legionnaire's disease. Dishwasher: this is now essential, there is a grant available which we shall ask for. Specifications and quotes for all the above work is already ongoing, and it will start as soon as practical. The Insulation will be a very costly business: but it is only common sense to wrap some insulation round the building rather than sending more heat out into space. We can receive a Government grant towards the cost, a long as we can find a lot more funds to add to it. If we can't get all of it then we expect to still be allowed to receive a portion of the Govt. grant. 37

Heating the building: we shall still need some form of heating and we have had several heating contractors visiting the building with a view to providing quotes. There are grants available for this type of work as well, but they are not yet available, as funds are still directed towards Covid 19 projects. We are also thinking about when it will be possible to reopen and for what sort of activities, we hope soon, as of course there are still some costs but no income. and we all want to be able to meet up again and have some sort of social life! As we all know, everything is slow now, if moving at all, but we shall keep you updated on progress. Briony . TVCH Secretary TEIGN VALLEY NURSERY We, at Teign Valley Nursery, would just like to say a big thank you for your continued support and patience throughout this uncertain time. We realise that ordering plants over the phone is less than perfect as it’s nicer to be able to look at them in person. For this reason, we’re pleased to announce that we are able to start opening up the nursery grounds again. This means you will be able to have a look around the sales polytunnel and the plants outside. At first, we are going to do this with pre-arranged times. After this interim period, we hope to return back to regular opening hours. If you’d like to book an appointment please email us at [email protected] or phone us on 01647252654. These visits will be done in accordance with the HTA guidelines which mean that social distancing will be practiced and a maximum of two people per household will be allowed in at any one time. We will also be continuing the current system of pre-ordering and collecting specific items from the gate for those who prefer it 38

DODDI 100 CLUB The winners of the most recent 100 Club draws were: Draw 4 1st Paul Turney 2nd Maxine Millman 3rd Charlotte Drew Draw 5 1st Sam Poole 2nd John Sawyer 3rd Jo Duncan For information or to buy a number and support Doddi School, Church and Pre- School please speak to Kate Berry (01647 253232 / [email protected]). There is one more draw for this academic year. HBBBRIDFORD AND TEIGN VALLEY GARDEN CLUB Hope you have all been enjoying the fine gardening weather. As already confirmed in last month’s magazines, the July trip to RHS Rosemoor on Thursday 2nd has been cancelled. The gardens are open should you want to visit yourself, but you have to book in advance. Our August trip to Bickham House on Thursday 6th is also cancelled. It is open to non-groups, but you have to book ahead. Our Summer gathering is tentatively moved to 11.00am for lunch on Saturday 12th September at Kennick Barn, EX6 7XL. For further information please contact Hibly Woods on 01647 252761. 39

ACORN COMMUNITY SUPPORT Acorn Community Support continues to offer social, emotional and practical support to members of our community. If you would like any help or support, or are worried about someone in the community, please contact us on 01647 252701 or email [email protected] www.acorncommunitysupport.co.uk 40

TEIGN VALLEY RUNNING CLUB Just to let everyone know that this club is still going albeit in two’s and currently not meeting officially for group runs on Saturday mornings. We will be back though once restrictions have been lifted and it is safe to get together as a group once again, to run round all the different areas of our lovely Teign Valley (and the hills!) Should you wish to join us, do get in touch with either Penny on 253066 or Caroline on 252415. It is our 20th birthday this year and we are looking forward to suitable celebrations, hopefully before the year is out. TEIGN VALLEY TENNIS CLUB We are pleased to announce we are reintroducing membership payments from July 1st and are welcoming new and returning members. New keys will be needed as the locks will be changed on Saturday July 4th. You can exchange your old key for a new key once you have paid by BACS. I will be at the tennis courts from 10-12 on Sat 4 July for key exchange. Please email me a copy of your payment receipt or screen shot of payment. Adults £60, Family membership £120, Juniors 12 - 18 years £7-50, Juniors under 12 years £3-75. Cost of new key £5. For more information please see our website: https://www.teigntennisclub.com/ Lyn Sewell, Membership Secretary [email protected] COMMUNITY POLICEMAN Our Community Policeman is Mark Easton and he can be contacted by email at [email protected] or telephone 101 and leave a message. 41

A VIEW FROM THE HILL Summer solstice, and the longest day, has passed. From now, days grow shorter, and there’ll be less daylight in the valley. Plants tended from tiny seedlings, planted out and watered with love and care are starting to bear fruit and an amazing abundance is revealed. After anxious weeks of hot dry weather, hauling irrigation from crop to crop, a break in the weather saw the long hungry gap come to an end seemingly overnight in a flood of mange tout, broad beans, beetroots and courgettes. Despite nature’s new bounty, there’s no less work on the farm. Through this month we’ll be sowing more peas and french beans into our warm Devon clay soil. Kohl rabi and fennel will be planted alongside successional waves of lettuce, herbs and crunchy radish to keep our salads fresh and interesting. We’re already harvesting carrots, but we’re still sowing them too. The July sowings will provide us with enough of crunchy roots to keep veg boxes brimming through the winter. Any day now, we’ll start lifting our first new potatoes, little waxy treats that have loved the recent showers. In the polytunnel, tomatoes ripen like oversized jewels. These unprecedented Covid 19 times remind me of the true value of community. Since March we’ve received offers of help from people across the valley and we’re welcoming over a dozen volunteers each week. It’s been heartwarming to see popular markets arranged by pubs like the Nobody and Cridford Inns. With proper local farmers, like Helena from Beardon’s Dexters and Rachel from Little Leigh Farm, selling directly to their neighbours and friends. For every pound spent at local farmers markets or in a community supported agriculture scheme (CSA), twice the amount stays in the local economy than if it 42

were spent in a supermarket. Consider too the sustainability of local food, of not flying in your salad from Spain or your lamb from New Zealand. When you buy your veggies, bread or meat from outside a picturesque Teign Valley pub, they come with more nutrients but less plastic, more freshness and flavour but zero food miles. Suddenly, a whole new local food system seems possible. After the challenges and fears of lockdown subside, I hope we all think twice about where our food comes from. In the recession that follows, buying locally grown and produced food means keeping your money in your community, while eating healthier and supporting our fragile environment. As I sit in the orchard watching a busy bumble bee hurrying between clover flowers, I’m reminded that it’s time to get on with weeding the cabbages. Tim Dickens is a grower at Oxen Park Farm, Ashton. Weekly veg boxes are available for collection on Tuesdays www.onthehill.camp/oxenparkfarm @oxenparkfarm 43

Since opening on 8th May we’ve been busy. We had a fantastic response when we started with lots of donations of non-perishable food. We’ve received some grant money to buy more. But both food stocks and funds are disappearing fast so as well as an update this is a renewed call for donations of food. As soon as we can open a bank account we’ll be able to accept cash donations too. In our first month of operation nearly 700 food items were donated and around 500 items were taken, mainly from the larder in Christow church porch and some from the ‘mini-larder’ box in Bridford church porch. More and more people are visiting the larder every day to collect basic supplies that they would otherwise have to travel to find, or worse, go hungry. Their feedback tells us this is hugely appreciated; it’s fantastic that as a community we can look after each other in this way. Other larder visitors have used the ‘borrow an item’ facility when they’ve run out of something when the shop is closed, and replaced it when they could, or donated something else instead. We’ve also introduced an ‘Out of Date’ box for items that are past their best before date but still good to eat. We want everyone to use the OOD box – it’s all about preventing perfectly edible items from going in the bin. Soon our ‘reduce food waste’ offers will include surplus fresh vegetables from local suppliers and gardens too. We post regular notices on our Facebook page facebook.com/groups/tvlarder/showing what’s currently available so please do join the group for regular updates. The grant money we’ve received from DNPA, Christow Community Land Trust and the Devon Communities Fund has enabled us to keep stock levels topped up by buying the items that donations don’t often include, like washing up liquid and basic toiletries. But we always need more. If you can spare some canned or other non-perishable items you can drop off small quantities in one of the donations boxes which are at Bridford church, Dunsford Church, Christow Stores, Christow 44

church, the Nobody Inn car park and the Cridford Inn. Bring larger quantities to Barn End, Village Road, Christow or get in touch via our web page to arrange collection. • We currently need baked beans, tinned meat and fish, tinned fruit and vegetables, long life fruit juice, pasta sauce, cereals, biscuits, rice pudding, custard, laundry liquid and pet food. • We have masses of milk, rice, pasta, soup, teabags and those little bottles of shower gel you get in hotels, and while we’ll never say no, these items aren’t a priority for us right now. Thank you to our volunteer cleaners and stock managers and especially to all our donors. Please keep the donations coming! Corony Edwards, Ruth Frampton, Chris Keppie, Vinny Logan, Ted Miller, Louise Webb. Teignvalley.org/larder/ 45

WELLMOOR COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLBEING IN NORTH EAST DARTMOOR The Moretonhampstead Parish Council, Wellmoor and Morecare Moretonhampstead have joined forces in order to establish a public Care Line service as part of the local coordinated response to the Coronavirus emergency. Care Line provides practical and emotional support to anyone who needs it by connecting them with support network of local volunteers or just offering a friendly listening ear. Daily phone calls are offered to help those who are self-isolating or feeling lonely to feel more connected, and Care Line can also help arrange support with various tasks such as picking up shopping or prescriptions, posting mail, taking pets to the vet, or transport to emergency medical appointments. Care Line will offer support to anyone in the North-East Dartmoor area by connecting them with their database of local volunteers or by redirecting those in need to other local support that is available. To contact Care Line, call Freephone 0800 622 6245 or email [email protected]. If you would like to join as a volunteer, email [email protected]. MORECARE, Moretonhampstead Have you any time to spare? We badly need HELP! Morecare Moretonhampstead has a problem. We had 35 to 40 people who were volunteers who took people to hospital, picked up prescriptions, and did all the other things that help individuals live independently. Now we have 4! Mostly because our volunteers are either over 70 or have medical reasons for not driving for us at the moment. These 4 have continued to take people to hospital all through the lockdown and are amazing. If you can help and would like to ask about what is involved please phone Morecare on 0800 622 6245 or email [email protected] 46

THANK YOU FROM CHRISTOW STORES It’s been quite the most extraordinary experience to run Christow Stores during a global pandemic ! Underpinning our efforts has been army of the most incredible community volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes bagging flour, stacking shelves, picking orders and making our hastily conceived home delivery service a reality. Whenever I asked the community for assistance, egg boxes, laminators etc it was there in abundance, demonstrating the very best in our Valley. I will forever be grateful for all of your support. I’d like to take a moment to publicly thank the following superstars Jill, Rosie, Jaki, Ted and Erin, Kevin, Colin, Matt, Ali, Jess, Phillipa, Milly and and the two Andy’s, Kathleen, Lou and Rowland, Michelle, Rachel and Jo and the many others without whom I literally couldn’t have run the shop. In amongst the 100’s kilos of flour, umpteen boxes of fresh produce and mountains of ubiquitous loo roll I also want to acknowledge the countless little random acts of kindness from customers. The slices of cake and cut flowers from your now immaculate gardens, emails and greetings cards, so many kind and thoughtful words that buoyed us all up through this time. As a shop we have been able to cover trading losses from 2019 and make donations to Exeter Foodbank, Teign Valley food larder and The British Red Cross. As things return to a more normal footing we have reopened for full post office services. Our opening hours remain 10.30-3.30 Monday to Saturday for the foreseeable future to allow socially distanced restocking. Looking forward to serving you. Kay Hammond Owner Christow Store 47

CHERITON BISHOP & TEIGN VALLEY PRACTICE CHERITON BISHOP & TEIGN VALLEY PRACTICE, CHERITON BISHOP. EX6 6JA OPEN SURGERY: 8am to 9.30am Monday to Friday.Two doctors will be available each morning. No appointment necessary. Cheriton Bishop Appointment Surgeries: mornings Dr Hamilton Monday 10.00am to 11.00am Dr Hamilton Thursday 8.30am to 11.00am Dr Vaile Monday/Thursday 8.30am to 11.00am Wednesday 10.00am to 10.50am Dr Macadam Tuesday am/ Thursday am 9.30am to 10.30am Friday am 9.30am to 10.30am Practice Nurse Mon/Wed 9.00am to 12.30pm Practice Nurse Friday 9.00am to 12noon Health Mon/Tues/Wed 8.30am to 12.30pm Care Assistant Thursday 8.30am to 11.10am Friday 8.30am to 11.30am Cheriton Bishop Appointment Surgeries: afternoon Dr Clunie Monday 2.50pm to 5.10pm Dr Macadam Monday 2.40pm to 4.10pm Dr Hamilton Tuesday 2.50pm to 4.50pm Dr Hayter/Dr Clunie Tuesday (Alternate) 2.50pm to 4.50pm Dr Macadam Tuesday:shared training alternate 2.00pm to 5.10pm weeks Dr Clunie/Dr Haytor Dr Vaile Wednesday 2.30pm to 4.30pm Dr Hayter Friday 3.00pm to 4.30pm Practice Nurse Monday 2.00pm to 4.30pm Practice Nurse Tuesday 2.00pm to 6.50pm Practice Nurse Thursday 2.00pm to 5.30pm Evening Surgery: Cheriton Bishop by appointment: On Tuesdays Dr Clunie and Dr Hayter . Branch Surgery – Christow – by appointment only Dr Hayter Monday 8.20am to 10.20am Dr Macadam Monday 8.30am to 10.30am Dr Hamilton Tuesday 8.30am to 10.30am Dr Clunie Wednesday 2.30pm to 4.30pm Dr Hayter Thursday 3.00pm to 5.00pm Dr Clunie Friday 3.00pm to 4.30pm Dr Macadam Friday 3.00pm to 4.30pm Practice Nurse Tuesday 8.30am to 11.30am Practice Nurse Wednesday 2.00pm to 4.30pm Practice Nurse Thursday 2.00pm to 5.00pm Practice Nurse Friday 2.00pm to 5.00pm Health Care Assistant Monday/Tuesday 8.30am to 11.30am To make an appointment for any surgery or speak to a doctor please ring 01647 24272 Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm (except Bank or statutory holidays), OUT OF HOURS: When the Surgery is closed and you need to speak to a doctor please ring 111. IN AN EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 999 48

MORETONHAMPSTEAD SURGERY 01647 440591 Dr Sadie Penfold Monday 08:30 - 11:30am HCA Clinic – Paula Monday 07:50 - 12:30pm Dr Sadie Penfold Monday 3:00 - 7:00pm HCA Clinic – Paula Monday 2:10 - 4:30pm Practice Nurse Monday 3:00 - 7:00pm Dr Tom Waterfall Tuesday 08:30 - 11:00am Midwife – alt weeks Tuesday 09:00 - 1:00pm Dr Tom Waterfall Tuesday 3:00 - 5:30pm / alt weeks 6:30 - 7:30pm Practice Nurse Tuesday Health Visitor alt Tuesday 2:00 - 4:50pm weeks 1:30 - 3:30pm Dr Sadie Penfold Dr Tom Waterfall Wednesday 09:30 - 12:30pm Wednesday 08:30 - 10:30am/ Manaton 11:30 - Practice Nurse 12:30pm Dr Tom Waterfall Wednesday 08:30 - 12:00pm Practice Nurse Wednesday Dr Sadie Penfold Wednesday 3:30 - 5:30pm Dr Tom Waterfall Thursday 2:00 - 4:50pm Thursday 08:30 - 11:30am Practice Nurse 08:30 - 11:00am Nail Cutting Clinic Dr Sadie Penfold Thursday 09:00 - 12:00pm 3rd Thursday 09:00 - 12:00pm Thursday 3:00 - 5:30pm Dr Tom Waterfall Friday 09:30 - 11:00am Drop in clinic HCA Clinic – Paula Friday 08:30 - 12:00pm Dr Tom Waterfall Friday 2:30 - 4:50pm 49

SOME USEFUL NUMBERS SOCIAL Teign Valley Community Hall Bookings Philippa May 0845 3883 607 Ashton Village Hall Bookings Anne Cronin 01647 252212 Bridford Village Hall Bookings 01647 252446 S C H OOLS Christow Community School Head Elise Redman 01647 252542 Christow Pre-School Clare Knowles 01647 252542 Christow Babies & Toddler Group Head Nicola Solly 01647252102 Doddiscombsleigh Primary School. Head Sophie Browse 01647 252253 Doddiscombsleigh Pre-School Jo Stratton 01647 253695 Dunsford Primary School Ruth Alphey 01626 248797 Dunsford Nursery 01626 248797 Dunsford Babies and Toddlers Frances Laugharne 07779 298883 PARISH & DISTRICT COUNCILS Ashton Parish Clerk Gillian Mann 01647 253567 01647 252805 Bridford Parish Clerk Joan Banks 01364 661532 01392 823336 Christow Parish Clerk Carol Retallick 07765714397 07484731653 Central Devon MP Mel Stride 07714233986 0345 5155101 Teignbridge District Council Stephen Purser 01626 832093 Terry Tume Devon County Council Jerry Brook Devon County Council General Enquiry:[email protected] Dartmoor National Park UTILITIES LOCAL STORES South West Water 0800 378937 Christow Stores 01647 252844 Western Power 0800 365900 Chudleigh Police 101 Teign Valley Nursery 01647 252654 Bridford Inn Shop 01647252250 POST OFICES PUBS & RESTAURANTS Christow Post Office 01647 252844 Artichoke, Christow 01647 252387 Dunsford Post Office 01647 252330 Bridford Inn 01647 252250 GARAGES Cridford Inn 01626 853694 Moor Park, Dunsford 01647 252458 Venn Park, Bridford 01647 252378 Manor Inn, Ashton 01647 252304 Nobody Inn 01647 252394 Royal Oak, Dunsford 01647 252256 Teign House Inn 01647 252286 Walled Garden 01647 253338 Telephone Number for Moretonhampstead Hospital is: 01647 440217 50