REFLECTING SHEBBEAR

It is with sadness that we learn Richard Clark and Ralph Human are to step down from their respective roles producing our ever popular parish magazine. You will all be able to read the story of the magazine in the latest issue.

Ralph and Richard were instrumental in setting up the magazine way back in 1998 and have been key to it's popularity ever since.

For health reason, Richard is also standing down from some other key roles he has within the community.

shebbearvillage.co.uk would like to extend sincere thanks for the selfless work they have carried out for all of us over so many years.

Enjoy your new found leisure time gentlemen, you will both be a very hard act to follow.

SHEBBEAR PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

For all the latest information on planning applications and other stuff, the latest May minutes are now available on the Shebbear parish council page.

TorrAGE SPREADING ACROSS THE REGION

TorrAGE is an organisation that links residents from communities across Torridge with an exciting new project aimed at supporting older people. The TorrAGE Neighbourhood Links project provides a unique opportunity for communities to receive support and guidance to set up their own community-led group to provide services for older people at a local level. The project, funded by the Big Lottery, is managed by Torridge Voluntary Services, and is looking for volunteers in our area.

The aim is to reduce loneliness and isolation amongst older people, whilst also improving awareness of older people's needs amongst the wider community. The project will work with local communities to identify the kinds of support that older people need, and help to set up groups and activities where a need is identified. It also aims to establish teams of local volunteers to provide basic support to older people such as calling in on an elderly neighbour for a cup of tea and a chat once a week, or helping out with small tasks around the house like changing a lightbulb or gardening. Many older people find themselves alone and isolated.

Do you think that there is a need for such a group in our parish?
Do you have an hour or so to spare occasionally?

It is necessary to have a few people to organise the group and set up a list of volunteers and potential clients. You never know, this could be the start of a whole new friendship.

If you are interested, please contact Paul Watts 01409-281968 for more details and how you might be able to help.

BONFIRES & BBQs Some people may be confused about when they can light a bonfire and what can be burnt. The National Society for Clean Air offers us some invaluable information on this. More details...

PARISH PLAN - NEW FACEBOOK PAGE

We are trying to develop a new PARISH PLAN but without your help it won't be a true representation of what ALL the residents want in SHEBBEAR.

What is a parish Plan? This document will be generated from the views of the people of Shebbear and will outline plans for the future of Shebbear looking at many topics from housing and planning too health and education as well as clubs and social activities.

How can you help? We'll fire questions; you simply give us your view and opinions. Don't want to publicly view your opinion simply pm us.The more input we get the better the plan will be. https://www.facebook.com/groups/539091922777003/