An update from Devon and Somerset Trading Standards:
Poultry keepers must take action now to protect their flocks from bird flu this winter. From 5pm on Wednesday 3 November 2021 it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks.
Please see the link above for full information.
CONNECTING DEVON AND SOMERSET
Connecting Devon & Somerset has announced the expansion of the Mobile Boost Programme which aims to upgrade indoor 4G coverage in “non-spot areas.
Businesses and households can apply for a voucher of up to £1200 towards the cost of one of a number of mobile signal booster options from a registered supplier. The value of the voucher will be dependent on the type of technology most suitable for the premises. Suppliers will be able to advise on the most appropriate option.
Businesses and residents will be required to make a contribution to cover the cost of installation.
For more information and to apply, visit https://www.connectingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/the-cds-mobile-booster-voucher-scheme-guide/
Brayford Parish Council ----November 2021
High Bray Church has been open to our Village for over 800 years: for Services, Easter & Harvest Celebrations, weddings & funerals, and more recently 'Puddings & Song', Bell Ringers, the Singing Group, and the School Christmas Play.
Now the tower needs urgent repair, and if not repaired, it will limit the use of our Church.
This auction is to help raise the £32,000.00 which is needed to repair the church tower. All proceeds will go to the tower repair project. We are very grateful for any support you can offer!
The online auction is LIVE now - please use the link below to get involved.
The village quiz run by the church last Friday 15th Oct. at the village hall.
It was a record attendance of over 80 people and a great fun evening.
The quiz was won by a team of Peter Kyle, Richard Peek, Jonathan Brownell and Revs. Michael and Alison Rogers.
A wonderful evening of laughter, challenge and good cheer. Anthony’s Quiz Night will be held on:
Friday, October 15 with a 7:00 for 7:30pm start at the Brayford Village Hall
B.Y.O picnic and drinks – tea available, as well, as crisps. Tables of 4 - 6 or just come as you are, and there will be tables available to join. 8 categories: sport, pop music, film, history, geography, literature, food & drink, science.
Adults £3 per person; 11 – 16 yrs. £1; under 10’s – Free. Plus Raffle!
Please bring Masks. Put your thinking caps on for fun for all ages!
The Car Treasure Hunt takes place on Sunday, 10th October in the afternoon starting from Brayford Village Hall.
Please see the attached image for joining and contact details.
High Bray and Charles WI, together with Brayford Village Hall Committee, hope that many of you will take part for what will be a very enjoyable event.
Tickets to include a two course meal!
Come along for some fun, doors open 7:00, Bingo from 7:30.
A Car Treasure Hunt will be taking place on Sunday, 10th October in the afternoon starting from Brayford Village Hall. Tickets to include a two course meal.
Joining details and further information will follow shortly, but please note that this event will take place on Sunday 10th October and not on the 9th October as mentioned in the recent Village Newsletter.
High Bray and Charles WI, together with Brayford Village Hall Committee, hope that many of you will take part for what will be a very enjoyable event.
Devon Air Ambulance needs a community of volunteers to keep its 19 charity shops open and our helicopters flying. The great thing about volunteering in our retail shops is that we have a role to suit everyone, whether you are young or older, an outgoing type or someone who likes to work behind the scenes.
As with all volunteering roles you can choose where, when and for how long you volunteer.
To find out more about your nearest shop and how you can help, please contact our Volunteer Cara Jones on 01392 304343 or c.jones@daat.org
Shop locations all over Devon.
Devon Air Ambulance Trust
September 2021
Please see the agenda attached to this post.
As always public participation is welcome at the start of the meeting - this month we have a representative from Airband to discuss fibre broadband roll out.
Certificate of thanks received from the Air Ambulance Trust.
All Saints church, High Bray has organised a "Welcome Back" free tea on Sunday 1st August at 3.00pm, to celebrate the better availability of the church to Brayford residents as Covid regulations are relaxed.
In addition to the tea, there are craft and other displays in the church, pony carriage rides and children's games.
All are welcome.
Please see attached image for details of Selaine Saxby's open surgeries for North Devon.
Appointments are required.
As from Monday 19th July most legal limits on social contact were removed. There is no longer any limit on gatherings inside or outside or on social distancing.
However. the government's position is that people should continue to exercise caution, common sense and personal responsibility.
The village hall have decided to continue to provide hand sanitisers, one way access and support the voluntary continuation of social distancing whilst the pandemic continues at its current level.
Every adult in Devon is being encouraged to take a rapid, lateral flow test for coronavirus twice a week, and now they can do so in a variety of ways including through testing centres, workplaces, pharmacies, or home delivery.
Please see the attached PDF or https://www.devon.gov.uk/coronavirus-advice-in-devon/document/coronavirus-testing-in-devon/ for more information.
A wonderful hint that a return to "normal" is imminent is that the Brayford Show is planned to go ahead on August 7th.
Please see the files attached to download entry forms, classes etc.
Due to the impact of Coronavirus over 5.5 million people are claiming Universal Credit. Many of them are new to claiming Universal Credit having been negatively impacted by Coronavirus.
Parish Councils have been asked to share the following guide on their website and/or social media to help local people navigate claiming Universal Credit.
Here’s the Universal Credit guide https://www.jobcentrenearme.com/universal-credit/
Here's an update from Devon County Council regarding the COVID-19 situation, offering some helpful advice and hope for the future!
Please see document attached this article.
Coronovirus Vaccination Breifing provided by NHS Devon.
Free books available to borrow or swap, donated to Brayford parish courtesy of RMB Chivenor. Located in the Nook bus shelter in four plastic boxes.
Happy reading!
The mobile library stops in Brayford Village monthly.
See downloads below for times, there have been some changes.
Subsequent to and overriding the previous notice regarding the resumption of Parish Council meetings, please see the attached document from the Parish Council.
Please see the attached regarding resumption of Parish Council meetings according to government guidelines.
The North Devon Planning website is now the means to find out about, comment on and track planning applications in the area.
To report potholes, blocked drains, fallen trees etc causing problems on the highways, there is a website provided by Devon County Council.
Reporting here is the most direct way to get the specific message to the right department in the council.
Devon County Council provide a mapping service of road closures, current and planned up to the next twelve months.
The service is free, although to see closures planned any further ahead than the next two weeks you need to create an account and sign in.
The website is here: One Network Devon
Please see attached update notice from Selaine Saxby
Steve Warren has done an excellent job of collating a list of helpful resources for parishoners during teh pandemic, including a list of support volunteers for those in need.
Please see the documents attached below.