North Tawton Local Directory and Emergency Plan

North Tawton
Local Directory

including The 2014 Emergency Plan.

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Telephone: 07745 277297
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Contact Kevin

Mobile: 07749 674357
Tel: 01837 82985

COVER BY KIND PERMISSION OF DAVE HOARE

NORTH TAWTON LOCAL DIRECTORY 2014/2015

Thank you to all who have contributed to this edition. The last one was in 2008 and I
expect some of you have never heard of the Local Directory.
Whilst every care has been taken to verify the entries, no responsibility for errors or
omissions will be accepted.
A reminder was included in December/January & February’s Roundabout to any
advertiser or organisation who wished to be included. This edition has been funded
entirely by our many advertisers, to whom I would like to give a big thanks. If we have
surplus funds they will be donated partly to the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and partly
towards the purchase of another defibrillator.

I give a special thanks to Dave Hoare for supplying the photos for the design of the
front cover.

Steve Whiteley on behalf of North Tawton Town Council.

ADMINISTRATION
North Tawton Town Council
Clerk – Mrs. R. Rice, 14A The Square, North Tawton, EX20 2EP. 01837 880121
Full Council meetings 1st Tuesday of the month 7.30 p.m.

TOWN COUNCILLORS

Chairman Mrs. G. Hoggins, The Olde Forge, 33 North Street 82516
82870
Vice Chair Mrs. C. Burrow, 14 Fernleigh Court 89159
82497
Mr. S. Blood, 7 North Street 82678

Dr. P. Brickley, 4 Fore Street 89253
880054
Mr. K. Hodge, 7 Taw Vale Avenue 89003
82732
Mr. I. MacLeod, 4 Webbs Orchard 82716

Mr. N. Morgan, 31 Exeter Street

Mrs. A. Ponsford, 18 Butts Way

Mrs. D. Rice, 1 Moor View

Mr. S. Whiteley, 48 High Street

Mr. A. Gillespie, 7 Bouchers Hill

WEST DEVON BOROUGH COUNCILLOR

Mr. Nick Morgan, 31 Exeter Street. 89253



WEST DEVON BOROUGH COUNCIL 01822 813600

Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, PL19 0BZ

Recycling and food waste is collected weekly. Collection of refuse will be made every

other week – alternating with garden waste.

A majority of North Tawton’s area is collected on a Thursday,

but in some of the parish it is collected on a Tuesday.

If in doubt, telephone 01822 813600 or check West Devon’s website

www.westdevon.gov.uk

The Coach House

North Street, North Tawton, EX20 2ES
Bed & Breakfast

Situated in a secluded walled garden close to the town centre
opposite St. Peters’ Church C13

en-suite rooms, TV, Radio, Tea/Coffee, Parking

Tel: 01837 89242 email: giltregunna@gmail.com

NORTH TAWTON CARS

Alan Boughton

Partner

51 High Street, North Tawton, Devon EX20 2HG
Tel: 01837 82767 Mobile: 07831 439121
VAT Registration No: 430 3440 01

• Battery Replacements

• Scratch Removal North Tawton Watch Repairs
• Restoration
• Parts Jody - 07966 781262

• Second-Hand Watches bought and sold

• Repairs and maintenance

• Crystal/Glass Replacement/Upgrade

Ware Builders & Contractors Ltd

Tel: 01837 89139

ware.builders@yahoo.co.uk
EST 1963
FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING NEEDS
New Builds Extensions Complete House Renovations

1 Week Cottages, North Tawton Devon EX20 2AB

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL – Member

Councillor James McInnes 861364

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Mr. Mel Stride House of Commons, London SW1

02072 193000

Constituency Office – 2A Manaton Court, Manaton Close, Matford Business Park

01392 823306

EMERGENCY SERVICES – be prepared to give grid reference or postcode

Fire dial 999

Station Commander – Mr. Mark Quick

Fire Station – Barton Street, retained firefighters

Devon Fire & Rescue Service, Eastern Area Support

Clyst St. George, EXETER, EX3 0NJ 01392 872200

NORTH TAWTON IS BASE FOR A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AND

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION UNIT

Police – for emergencies 999

Non emergencies 101

Crime stoppers 0800 555 111

Textphone 18001 101 for the deaf or speech impaired

Ambulance dial 999

Emergency Planning – see appendix in back of Directory

Other emergencies
Gas 0800 111 999
Western Power South West 0800 365 900
South West Water 0800 169 1144
Environmental Agency 0870 850 6508
B.T. 0800 800 150

SERVICES – MY DEVON 0845 155 1004

To report potholes, pavements, hedges, street lights etc.

Street light – state location of light and number (silver badge)

SAMARITANS 0845 7909090

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 0845 7697555

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU 0844 411 1444

CHILDLINE 0800 1111

SILVERLINE (lonely over 65s) 0800 4 70 80 90

DENTISTS

North Tawton Dental Practice, 3 The Square, North Tawton, EX20 2EW

82261

Dental Surgeons: Renata Kaczorowska DDS

Joanna Wozna DDS

Dental Hygienist: Jackie Hammans CEB Cert Dental Hygiene

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STREET Telephone: North Tawton (01837) 82815
Proprietor: A Ranford
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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Opening Times: Monday 9.00 - 5.00 p.m.

Tuesday 9.00 - 5.00 p.m.

Wednesday: closed

Thursday 9.00 - 5.00 p.m.

Friday 9.00 - 5.00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday closed

www.northtawtondentalpractice.co.uk

Taw Valley Dental Care, 56 Fore Street, North Tawton, EX20 2DT

880096

Opening Times: Monday – Friday 9.00 – 5.00 p.m. (lunch 1-2)

In emergency 01392 823682

DOCTORS

Wallingbrook Health Group, Devonshire House, Essington, EX20 2EX

01769 580295 or 08443 878078

Opening hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 0815 a.m. -6.00 p.m.

Tuesday late night 6.30 – 7.30 p.m.

Wednesday 0815 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Closed everyday 1-2 p.m. for lunch

Emergencies out of hours 111

Devon Doctors on call 0845 671 027

NHS Direct for advice 0845 4647

HOSPITALS 01392 411611
The nearest for full emergency cover is 01837 658000
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Wonford
Okehampton & District, minor injuries

CHEMIST 01837 82824
North Tawton Pharmacy, 1 Exeter Street
Opening times: 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
Wed. & Sat. 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Our of hours phone 111

DEFIBRILLATOR – resuscitation unit is situated outside the Council Office on the
wall in a blue box – verbal instructions given via the unit itself.

VETS
North Park Veterinary Group, 64 Fore Street 01837 82824

POST OFFICE 4 The Square 01837 82241

Opening times: 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m

Wed. 9.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Sat. 9.00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

Shop is open from 6.00 a.m. for newspapers (7 days)

PHIL SQUIRES Andrew Thompson

BUILDING & CLEANING Carpenter - Cabinet Maker
CONTRACTORS LTD
General Carpentry
Telelphone/Fax: 01837 82793
Mobile: 07860 682858 Doors
Fitted Cupboards
Email: p.squires.building@virgin.net
www.squirescontractors.co.uk Kitchens
Locks
Supplier and installer of u.P.V.C
Windows and Doors Pictures
u.P.V.C. Fascias and Cladding
andrewthompsoncarpentry.blogspot.co.uk
Conservatories
Painting & Decorating Tel 01837 82537
07950 373103
Extensions
Rendering and Plastering The Cottage,
Bouchiers Hill, North Tawton
Les Arscott
01837 880159 • 07860 459165
pmares@westwardenergy.co.uk
• Property Maintenance

• Barn Conversions

• New Build
Registered House-Builder

lesarscott@fsmail.net

Tinhay House, Lifton, Devon
PL16 0AN

Tel: 01566 784093
Mobile: 07973 772546

BANK

NatWest, The Square 0845 7888444

Open Monday 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

Friday 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

NB: Post Office now do transactions for some of the major banks.

SCHOOL
North Tawton Community Primary School, Exeter Street 01837 82284
Headteacher Mr. N. D’Agorne
At North Tawton Community Primary School our aim is to enable all children to
develop their full potential within a supportive partnership together with parents and
carers. At school all children are encouraged to achieve the best they can and will be
constantly praised and rewarded for achieving high standards.
The School currently has 150 children on roll and consists of 6 classes, with whole
year groups in years Reception to Y3 and two mixed age classes for the Y4, 5 and
6 children. The School also has an award winning Foundation Unit which consists
of a Public-Private Partnership between North Tawton Pre-School and the School
Reception Class. This establishes a firm foundation for all the children in the school.
There are extensive school grounds with playing fields and an orchard, affording
excellent sports facilities and areas for environmental education. There are two
playgrounds and a covered swimming pool, supported by the PTA. We have a very
supportive PTA (FONTS) who provide a range of extras that make the school a better
place for learning.
Most children from North Tawton continue their education at Okehampton
College in Year 7.
If you are interested in any aspect of the school please contact the School Office who
will be able to direct your enquiry.

School Governors – meet as required. For details 82284

LIBRARY SERVICES

The Square Friday 9.45 a.m. – 11.15 a.m. every 4th week from May 23rd

Saturday 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon every 4th week from May 10th

Phone 0845 155 1001 – days and times may alter.

BUS SERVICES

No. 5a service Hatherleigh to Exeter via North Tawton

No. 5b service Barnstaple to Exeter via North Tawton

Also service to Okehampton

Timetables in the Post Office and displayed at main bus stops. Phone 0871 200 22

33 for enquiries.

Okehampton and District Community Transport Group (Ring and Ride)

for elderly and disabled 55000

CHURCHES

St. Peter’s Church

Vicar: Revd. Nick Weldon, The Rectory, Essington. 01837 880183

Curate: Revd. Rita Bullworthy, Rivendell House, Sampford Courtenay. 01837 89168

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Contact: Louisa Mogford

01837 82722

www.tawvalleyupholstery.co.uk

6 Market Street, North Tawton J C SERVICES
Tel: 01837 82217
DOMESTIC WATER
Your local supplier of locally AND FARM EFFLUENT
produced meat and game. SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS
Various different AND INSTALLERS OF
flavours of sausages.
Our own made pies, GROUNDSOURCE
pasties and sausage rolls. HEAT PUMPS

Please call in or ring, our staff will JONATHAN EDWARDS
be happy to try and sort out any Email: edwrdjonthn@aol.com

requirement you need. Phone/Fax

Also shops in: 01837 52114 01837 89093
Okehampton 01647 432461 07564 952559
Chagford

Churchwardens:

Mr. Paul Andrews, 27 Exeter Street 82648

Mrs. M. Simons, 32 Strawberry Fields 82368

Treasurer: Mrs. D. Woodland, 5 Taw Vale Close 880330

PCC Secretary: Mrs. J. Fear, 16 High Street 82553

Electoral Role Officer: Mrs. M. Simons (as above)

Sunday School Leaders: Miss J. Simons, 5 Devonshire Gardens 89160 and

Dr. J. Weldon, The Rectory, Essington 880183

St. Peter’s Bellringers:

Captain – Mr. B. Drake, Essington Park, Essington 82411

The youth group is currently in abeyance

North Street Chapel (Gospel Hall)

Mr. C. Milton 82708

1st Sunday 11.00 a.m. Family service

6.00 p.m. Evening service

other Sundays 11.00 a.m. Morning service Communion

Lakeway United Church (Methodist/United Reformed)

Minister Rev. Philip Wagstaff 52302

Secretary Mrs. Rose Dadds 82130

Services Sunday 11.00 a.m.

T.A.P Teas and Praise every 3rd Sunday 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Short time of informal praise, ,followed by tea.

Welcome to all – lifts can be arranged – contact secretary

AMENITIES

North Tawton Town Hall, The Square

Available for meetings and functions.

Bookings Annette 880054

Secretary Lin 880031

Youth and Community Centre, Barton Street

Building for use by community groups and youth clubs.

Contact Steve Blood for bookings 89159

Rugby Clubhouse, Taw Meadow, Fore Street

Available for meetings and functions.

Call Sarah 82704

LOCAL MAGAZINE

“Roundabout” is the local community magazine for North Tawton and surrounding

parishes. The editors can be contacted by telephone 01837 82376 or by email”

nt.roundabout@gmail.com

See the current edition on line” “Roundabout” website is

www.northtawtonroundabout.com

LUNCHEON CLUB

Held on Thursdays at the Bay Tree (Kirsty’s Kitchen), The Square

For enquiries contact Enid on 82554

Nigel and Rosemary Davies The proof of our passions is
North Tawton Post Office in the eating
4 The Square, North Tawton
GOLDEN
EX20 2ER KEBAB
Tel/Fax No: (01837) 82241
Email: nigel-ro@tiscali.co.uk & PIZZA HOUSE
Cowley House
Opening Hours
Mon, Tue, Thur, & Fri 9:00 - 17:30 The Square
North Tawton
Wednesday 9:00 - 13:00
Saturday 9:00 - 12:30 EX20 2EW

Shop is open from 6:00 each morning for 01837 880098
your Newspapers, Confectionery
and Stationery needs IAN RICE
BUILDER est over 40 yrs
(Including Sunday, closing at 11:00)
Sunny Ridge, Moorview, North Tawton
Full Range of Post Office Services including EX20 2HW

Car Tax, Euros and Dollars on demand, Mobile Top-Ups, House Building
Cash withdrawals and Banking for most major Banks. Extensions • Alterations
Stone • Brick • Blockwork
Newspapers delivered locally and Special
Orders for Magazines taken. Render & Skim Work
Brick Paving • Driveways
Quality Stationery and Gifts, including
items of local interest. Patios • Carpentry
Painting & Decorating
Where you are always assured of a
warm and friendly welcome! Wall & Floor Tiling

Smart Way Just ring Ian on
01837 82646
NORTH TAWTON TAXIS Mobile 07967 418 110

For a Professional Reliable Service Call

01837
88 00 55

LOCAL • LONG DISTANCE
AIRPORTS

Mobile: 07734 776 917
smartwaytaxis@btinternet.com

4,6,8, SEATER VEHICLES
& 16 SEATER

MINIBUS AVAILABLE

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

ORGANISATIONS

ANGLING SPECIMEN GROUP

Contact Mr. J. Mansfield, 4 Taw Vale Close 880048

ACTORS OF NORTH TAWTON (ANTS) and

YOUNG ACTORS OF NORTH TAWTON (YANTS)

Local amateur drama group – contact Mrs. T. Mellor 82795

BADMINTON

Town Hall – Thursdays - £3.50 per evening 7.30 – 9.30

Contact Marilyn Weeks for more details 851269

BEAVERS

Meet in the Rugby Club, Wednesdays 4.45 – 6.00 p.m.

Contact Karen Squires 851627

BONDLEIGH BARN BAND

Established January 2013. A group of local amateur instrumentalists of varying

abilities who enjoy playing together. Meets fortnightly on Sunday evenings.

Contact Paul Cherrett 01837 82980 or paul.cherrett@btinternet.com

BOWLING CLUB, The Green, North Street

Chairman Mike Thwaites 82543

Secretary Gordon Denham 01363 88144

Club practice night Mondays 6.00 p.m. onwards.

Website: http://northtawtonbc.btck.co.uk

BROWNIES

Leader Mrs. A. Ponsford 880054

Meet in the Town Hall on Mondays 3.30 – 5.30 age 7-10

Business Action Group

contact Mr. N. Davies 82241

CANCER RESEARCH CAMPAIGN

Local contact Dr. J. Shields, de Bathe Bungalow 82218

CUB SCOUTS

Mr. Simon Butler (Kate Speak 01837 82428)

Meet at Rugby Club Wednesdays 6.00-7.30

DEVON HEARTLANDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Funding Advisors and support for local community groups. Forum meetings held

at the beginning of each month, North Tawton Youth & Community Centre, Barton

Street, North Tawton, Devon. EX20 2HJ 82503

FOOTBALL – North Tawton AFC

Secretary Jane Simons 89160

Pitch – Wardens, Exeter Street

FRIENDS OF NORTH TAWTON SCHOOL

Secretary Jo Reynolds (School 82284)

The Friends exist to help the school by fund raising, helping with school activities and

acting as a bridge between the school and community. Open to all.

FRIENDS OF NORTH TAWTON SURGERY

Contact Lorna Dawe 82723

Fund raising for the surgery

TAW VALLEY

DENTAL CARE

01837 880096

Opening Times Emergency 01392 823 682
56 Fore Street, North Tawton EX20 2DT
Mon - Fri 9-5

(1-2 Lunch)

COMMERCIAL SALES

Used Light Commercials
600kg to 7500kg

Alan Ponsford

Taw Bridge Garage, North Tawton, Devon EX20 2AB
01837 82892 Mobile: 07836 756781

The Railway

Whiddon Down Road, North Tawton

01837 82789

Meals

Bar Snacks

Daily Specials

Real Ales

Small Parties
Catered For

GIRL GUIDES

Leader Jane Simons 89160

Meets in the Mortimer Room, St. Peter’s Church

Monday evenings 6.30 – 8.00 age 10-15

LINE DANCING

Debbie Ough 01647 231129

Fridays in the Town Hall 7.30-10.00

Beginners welcome Intermediate 8.30-10.00

NORTH TAWTON

North Tawton Afternoon Women’s Institute

Established 1929, the group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at North

Tawton Rugby Club, Taw Meadow, at 2.00 p.m.

President 2014: Hilary Edwards 82376

NORTH TAWTON ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST

The Depot, North Street (former SWW site) 01837 89069 (answerphone)

Volunteers working for the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical

and natural environment of North Tawton and its environs.

New/more volunteers always welcome.

NORTH TAWTON HISTORIC TRANSPORT SOCIETY

7 North Street, North Tawton, Devon. EX20 2DE

A club for owners of historic vehicles

Contact Steve Blood 89159

NORTH TAWTON PRE-SCHOOL

Contact: Mrs. B. Kamel. Meets at the Primary School 82284 or 89074

Aims to enhance the development and education of children between 3-5 years old

in a parent involving, safe and stimulating environment. To work within a framework

which ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families.

Social Services Registered; OFSTED Inspected; Registered to receive DCC Early

Years Grants and a member of the Pre-school Learning Alliance.

NORTH TAWTON YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Building for use by community groups and North Tawton Youth Clubs

North Tawton Youth & Community Centre

Barton Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HJ

Contact Steve Blood for bookings on 89159

N.T.P.P.G.

The aims of the North Tawton Patient Participation Group (N.T.P.P.G.) are to advise

the North Tawton medical practice on the patients’ perspective, organise health

promotion events, influence the practice to improve services, communicate with the

wider patient body, and carry out research into those who use the practice.

The principal way to contact the NTPPG is through suggestion boxes located in the

chemist and surgery. More information can be seen on the Wallingbrook Health

Group website under the heading ‘Patients Groups’.

OKEHAMPTON CAMERA CLUB

www.okehamptoncameraclub.co.uk meets Monday evenings fortnightly September

thro June. Chairman Derek Stratton LRPS derek.stratton@homecall.co.uk or 82967

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7, Haytor View, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6RQ
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e-mail: Laketwiggy@aol.com

OVER 60s CLUB

Meet at the Town Hall most Fridays 2.00-4.30 p.m.

PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

Meets Friday mornings (term time) 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. at the Youth Centre, Barton

Street

PILATES

Contact Shirley 659990

Meets in the Town Hall

Unisex Wednesdays 7.00-8.00

Ladies Thursdays 1.30-2.30

RAINBOW

For girls aged 5-7 Contact Lin Warre 82089

RANGERS

Every second Wednesday for girls

Meet in Mortimer Room (St. Peter’s)

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION – Men’s Branch

Chairman: Mr. B. Ware, Riverside Bungalow, Fore Street. 82499

Meets on first Wednesday evening of every month in the White Hart

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION – Women’s Branch

Chairperson: Mrs. Simons 82368

Meets on the second Monday of every month in the Mortimer Room of St. Peter’s

Church at 2.30 p.m.

RUGBY

North Tawton RFC, Taw Meadow, Fore Street

Hon. Secretary: Claire Caron 07980 354776

President: Gill Hoggins 82516

SCOUTS

Contact: James Mansfield 880048

Meets at Rugby Club every Wednesday evening 7.30-9.00 p.m.

TWINNING ASSOCIATION

Chair: Mrs. C. King, 14 North Street 82501

Secretary: Jean Boardman 82616

Treasurer: Mike Thwaites 82543

Meetings held at the Council Office, The Square

Twin town Blangy-le-Chateau, Normandy

YOUTH CLUB

The Old Methodist Chapel, Barton Street

Juniors (Friends United) age 8-12

Seniors – at time of printing is temporarily suspended as County Council has

withdrawn funding for a Youth Leader

Contact Steve Blood 89159

THE WHITE HART In business since 1948

NORTH TAWTON The Barton, North Tawton. EX20 2BB
Tel: 01837 82232
UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP
www.bloggsgarage.biz
ALL WELCOME info@bloggsgarage.biz

OPENING HOURS Sales, service and repairs
MON + WED ~ 4PM-11PM
THURS - SUN ~ 12PM-12AM We supply and fit Tow Bars, Tyres, Bulbs,
Exhausts, Clutches, Oil, Brake Components, Cam
TUES ~ CLOSED
belts and Batteries.
REAL ALES ~ SKY SPORTS
HOMEMADE FOOD 4-wheel laser alignment.

BEER GARDEN FOR THOSE SUNNY DAYS We provide a free pick-up and drop-off service for
you and/or your car in the North Tawton area.
01837 89299
thewhitehart.northtawton@hotmail.com (By appointment only)
www.facebook.com/ Whitehartnorthtawton
Opening hours;
08.30 – 17.30 Mon-Fri, 08.30 – 12.30

Sat.

Able to provide a range of independent and impartial,
on-site technical assessment services, suitable for

anyone interested in improving the energy efficiency of
their building and generating renewable energy on site.

We can currently offer:
� Energy Performance Certificates
� Renewable Energy Scoping Study
� Micro Hydro Pre-Feasibility Study
� Full Site Assessment
� Code for Sustainable Homes Assessment

For more information or to discuss your requirements
please contact us:
Tel: 01837 89200

Email: info@devondare.org Web: www.devondare.org
12b The Square, North Tawton, Devon EX20 2EP

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS
“Let’s Go Biking/Let’s Go Riding” -
Tarka Cottage, Yeo Lane, EX20 2DD 01837 880075

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS
C.H. Jones & Son, 1 The Square 01837 82237 or 07971 70794

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY SALES

Mr. G.J. Webber yard 01837 82211

Mobile 07834 714894

oliverwebber@rocketmail.com

M.C. Poole Mid Devon Machinery Ltd. 07970 653827

ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING SERVICES
D. Grabham, 3 Park House 01837 82079
G. Cawse, 31 Exeter Street 01837 82587

ARTIST
Celia Olsson, Little Linhay, Bondleigh 01837 82796

BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
NatWest Bank plc, The Square 08457 888444
North T., Post Office, 4 The Square 01837 82241

B & B ACCOMMODATION
The Copper Key, Fore Street 01837 82357
M. Goodman, Nichols Nymet House 01837 82626
G. Tregunna, The Old Coach House,, North Street 01837 89242

BUILDERS
Mr. L. Arscott, 29 North Street 07973 772546 01837 82507
Mid Devon Builders, 16 Taw Vale Avenue 01837 880123 07929 468613
Ian Rice, Sunnyridge, Moor View 01837 82646 07967 418110
G.R. Rice, The Orchard, Exeter Street 01837 880412 07838 736208
Kevin Rice, Park Barn, Essington 01837 82985 07749 674357
Nigel Ware, 1 Week Cottages 01837 89139 07970 797706
Phil Squires, 1 Barton Hill 01837 82793 07860 682852
M. Weeks 07845 073597
Stan’s Roofing 07999 253983
Mark Lawrence, Stonemason 07925 529042
Andrew Thompson, Carpentry 01837 82537 07950 373103

The Cheese Shop at Taw Valley

Established now for over 11 years the Cheese Shop at Taw Valley has gone from strength to
strength.

Selling the full range of Taw Valley
produced cheese, locally produced
Ice Cream and also supplying cheese
produced from around the group.
Four tiers of pricing are offered for
Retail, Trade, Farmers and Staff. The
shop also offers varying sizes of
Hamper, Cheese Wedding Cakes and
gift bundles.

The shop also owns a van that delivers
three times a week. Tuesday to North
Devon, Wednesday to South Devon and
on Thursday to the local area. Delivering
pre-ordered cheese to trade outlets,
hotels, farm shops and restaurants. The
shop employs four staff that run the
whole operation including van sales.
The shop is open Monday to Friday 9 - 5
and on Saturday 9 - 1.

Cheese can be ordered via email to jackie.eaton@arlafoods.com or over the phone on 01837
883480, where prices can be quoted including postage, obviously including staff discount for all Arla
colleagues.

BUTCHER
A.L. Martin, 6 Market Street 01837 82217

CAFES AND RESTAURANTS – see also Public Houses
Bay Tree (Kirsty’s Kitchen), The Square 01837 89243
Grayling Fish & Chips, 4 High Street 01837 89195

CAR SALES
Alan Boughton, 51 High Street 01837 82767

CAR REPAIRS, SERVICING, MOT etc.
Blogg’s Garage, The Barton 01837 82232
Fore Street Garage 01837 82006
North Street Motors 01837 82815
Riverside Tyres (Mobile Service) 01837 8801998 07870 444553
The Valet Master mobile valeting 07971 906747

CATERING
Bay Tree (Kirsty’s Kitchen) 01837 89243
The Railway Inn 01837 82789

CENTRAL HEATING ENGINEERS
Westward Energy, Spiers Lake 01837 880159 07860 459165
Stuart Moffat, 4 Park Houses 01837 880067

CHEMIST (Dispensing)
North Tawton Pharmacy, 1 Exeter Street 01837 82824

CLEANING SERVICES
Phil Squires, 1 Barton Hill 07860 682858 01837 82793

CLOTHING RETAILER
J. Store, 6 The Square 01837 82310

COACH OPERATOR
Carmel, Pine Lodge 01409 221237

COARSE FISHING
Barry Ware, Spiers Lake 01837 82499

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SALES & REPAIRS
A.J.P. Commercials, Taw Bridge Garage 07836 756781 01837 82892
S. Cockerham, Edworthy’s Yard, Johnsland, Bow, EX17 6HG
079709 05084 01363 881000

Good selection of second hand tractors available
Tractors and Plant always wanted

Contact G J Webber Tractors
Yard: 01837 82211
Mob: 07834 714894 North Tawton

Email: oliverwebber@rocketmail.com

North Tawton Rugby Club Burridge
Printers

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Contact Sarah Quick on Burridge Printers is a central Devon Services include
01837 82704 based litho & digital trade and Business cards
commercial printer. We pride Leaflets
Why not book the Club House for ourselves on the production of Newsletters
your functions? Programmes
quality printed products, to budget, Brochures
Birthdays, Weddings, on time and with no hassle. Books
Anniversaries, Business Flyers
Meetings, Sports groups etc. We have the right attitude, kit and Calendars
Fully refurbished kitchen now abilities to provide print solutions, Postcards
available with 5-star Local whatever your needs. You can even Greeting cards
Council hygiene rating purchase your print and pay online! Posters
Invoice books
From business cards NCR sets/pads
to books, we are Folding
the printer to call Binding
PLUS one or
01837 82386 two things we
forgot to list!!

www.burridgeprinters.co.uk

Award winning fish and chips

High Street - 01837 89195 - graylingstogo.co.uk

COMPUTER ACCESS
North Tawton Council Office, when open – free

COMPUTER SERVICE
Bytes 07905 298739 01363 82842
Edworthy Computing Ltd., Unit 1, Oakfield, Bow 01363 881157
Great Bridge Software 01837 82146

DAIRY PRODUCERS
Taw Valley Creamery, South Weeke 01837 883400

DENTAL SURGEONS
Taw Valley Dental Care, 56 Fore Street 01837 880096
N.T. Dental Practice, 3 The Square 01837 82261

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER
Gerry Barrago 01647 24014

DRIVING INSTRUCTORS
Mr. G. Hillier 078702 70584 01363 83864
Jaqui Dobson 07802 540574

ELECTRICIAN AND ELECTRICAL
W.J. Morris & Sons, Timber Yard, Sampford Courtenay 01837 82271
PRM Electrical Services
Your local LED lighting specialist.
01837 82542 07767 296549 paul@prm-electricalservices.co.uk

ENVIRONMENTAL
Devon Association for Renewable Energy, 12b The Square 01837 89200
North Tawton Environmental Trust, The Depot 01837 89069
Peninsula Waste Savers Ltd., The Barton 01837 88039
www.peninsula-recycling.co.uk

ESTATE AGENTS
Stevens, The Square 01837 53300

FOOD RETAILERS AND OFF LICENCE
Spar Foodstore, High Street 01837 82275
North Tawton Stores, The Square 01837 82289
The Cheese Shop, Taw Valley 01837 883480

FIRE/SECURITY
Dave Eaton, Newlands Mill House 01837 880303 07739 078305

All creatures great and small, from hamsters to holsteins
Tel: 01837 82327 Oke: 658777 Hath: 810455
www.northparkvets.co.uk

ATD Painting & Decorating Services
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Call Tony for a FREE no obligation quote
01837 82717 or 07969 577719
Tony Jelley – 37 High Street, North Tawton

C H Jones & Son

Artist Blacksmiths & Fabricators

1 The Square, North Tawton, EX20 2EW
Tel: 01837-82237 or 07971 170794
Email: admin@chjonesandson.co.uk

Residential, Agricultural & Industrial Work Undertaken
Wrought Ironwork, Fabrication, Welding,

Gates, Railings, Handrails, Balconies, Rose Arches etc.,
Steel, Paint, Cutting & Grinding Discs,
Nuts, Bolts, Fastenings etc.,

www.chjonesandson.co.uk

GARDEN STUDIOS
John Shields Buildings Ltd.
Garden studios, offices, garages, workshops, sheds and stables all made to order.
Full service including planning permission and preparing your site.
01837 82442 www.shieldsbuildings.co.uk

GRASS CUTTING/GARDENING
Golden Leaf Landscapes.
Hard/soft landscaping, commercial/domestic grass cutting, fully insured.
Rob Mogridge 01837 89285 07811 781137 http://www.goldenleaflandscapes.co.uk
Barry Woodland 07519 710361 01837 880330
Rob Love 07795 597068 01837 880102
Neil Squance 07700 483720 01837 83665
Broadbury Landcare 07583 220243

HAIRDRESSERS (Ladies & Gents), BEAUTICIANS
Angels Hair Salon, 11 The Square 01837 82430
Spangles, 9 High Street 01837 82042

HAULAGE CONTRACTORS
Gregory Distribution Ltd., North Park 01837 883300
R. Lee & Son, 67 High Street 01837 82215

INSULATION SUPPLIES (wholesale only)
T. & M. Supplies, The Old Police Station, Barton Street 01837 82601

KENNELS
Courtenay Kennels, Little Greenslade 01837 82298 07952 225048

NEWSAGENTS
Post Office, The Square 01837 82241
Spar Foodstore, High Street 01837 82275

PAINTERS AND DECORATORS – see also Builders
H.J. Lake, 7 Haytor View, Newton Abbot 07802 186705 01626 836725
A.T.D. Painting & Decorating Services 07969 577719 01837 82717

PET SUPPLIES
North Tawton Pet Shop, 8 High Street 01837 82444
Vital Pet Products (wholesale only), The Barton 01837 883000

PICTURE FRAMING
Muriel Goodman 01837 82626

GERRY BARRAGO

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE ENGINEER

Repairs to all makes of washing machines,
cookers, dryers, fridges, freezers etc

Also Kenwood Chefs & vacuum cleaners
New & reconditioned appliances supplied

Tel: 01647 24014 same reliable service

North Tawton Stores Also available
Mobile phone top-ups
North Tawton’s Independent Grocers
Cash-back
Groceries Local deliveries can be made
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Local Bread Contact Ian or Jacqui at
Off-Licence North Tawton Stores
We now stock The Square
Organic and Fairtrade Products
or phone 01837 82289

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PLANT HIRE
Dave Simmons, 4 Devonshire House 07971 274943 01837 82564
Dunn 2000, The Barton 07767 211327 01837 82230
M.C. Poole, Staddon House 01837 82947 07970 653827

PLUMBING (see Central Heating Engineers)

POST OFFICE
N.T. P.O., 4 The Square 01837 82241

PRINTING SERVICES
Burridge Printers 01837 82386
School Link Publishing, The Willows 01837 82146

PUBLIC HOUSES/CLUBS
The Copper Key, Fore Street 01837 82357
The Fountain Inn, Exeter Street 01837 (82318)
The Railway Inn, Station Yard 01837 82789
The White Hart, Fore Street 01837 89299
North Tawton Rugby Club (membership) 01837 82704

REFLEXOLOGY – THERAPY
Claire Richards MAR 07923 486662 clairerichardsreflexology@gmail.com -
flexible appointment times.
Helen Ashcroft 07795 251505

SCAFFOLDING
Devon Scaffolding Ltd. 07745 277297

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION
Nichols Nymet House 01837 82626
Jackie Andy, Wardens Farm, Exeter Street 01837 82836
Cider Cottage at Yeo Farm, Yeo Lane, EX20 2DD 01837 89002 www.yeo-farm.com

STORAGE
D.E. Headon, Oaklands Farm 01837 82340
Caravans and large containers

SURYEYORS
Parsonage Ward, Wildridge, North Tawton 01837 880222

TAKE AWAY FOODS
Grayling Fish & Chips, High Street 01837 89195
Golden Kebab & Pizza House, Cowley House 01837 880098
Kirsty’s Kitchen, The Square 01837 89243

Angels Hair Salon Spires Lakes Coarse Fishery

Hair in the Square • 01837 82430 Two well stocked and
established lakes
Modern Unisex Hair Salon
Carp to 30lb…Tench to 7lb…
• Official Suppliers of Tigi Hair Products Perch to 4lbs 6ozs
• Modern salon with the most up to date equipment
• Free to join Reward Scheme Including Roach…Rudd…
• Cosmetics for sale at below High Street prices Bream…Orfe…and Crucian Carp
• Exclusive salon hire available for private functions
Tuesdays – Wednesdays – Thursdays – Fridays Good access and level parking

9am to 5.30pm Self Service Day Tickets
£6.00 per day and £5.00 for
Saturdays juniors and senior citizens
9am to 1pm
£5.00 evening after 3pm
11 The Square, North Tawton EX20 2JD
Situated on the A3072 between Newland
Bridge and Sampford Courtenay

Enquiries Tel 01837 82499

Email barryspireslakes@yahoo.co.uk

Courtenay Kennels

Little Greenslade, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton

Licensed Dog Boarding Kennels

Individual Kennels and runs, Central Heating
Walks in 5 acres of grounds

All kinds of diets catered for
Telephone or Fax 01837 82298

Mobile 07952 225048
www.courtenaykennels.co.uk

No. 519960 SM Plumbing & Heating Registered
Stuart Moffat Technician
Plumbing & Heating Engineer

Contact me on
07738759606 or 01837 880067

stuartmoffat2@hotmail.com

4 Park Houses, North Tawton

TAXI SERVICE
Smartway 07734 776917 01837 880055

UPHOLSTERY
Taw Valley Upholstery, Essington 01837 82722

VETERINARY TREATMENT
North Park Veterinary Group 01837 82327

WATCH REPAIRS
North Tawton Watch Repairs, Jody 07966 781262

WATER TREATMENT ENGINEERS
J.C. Services, Private supplies catered for, family-owned and run business
01837 89093 07564 952559
Lakeway Filtration Ltd., Water Treatment Equipment Supplier to the Trade
7 North Street, North Tawton, EX20 2DE 01837 82777

WINDOW CLEANERS
Paul Andrews, Exeter Street 01837 82648

HILLIER DRIVER TRAINING HILLIER
T: 01363 83864
M: 07870270584 DRIVER TRAINING

T: 01363 83864

M: 07870 270584

CAR AND TRAILER TUITION
FROM A HIGH GRADE
DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

ESTABLISHED 21 YEARS

Spar Foodstore
High Street
01837 82275

Fore Street Garage
North Tawton, EX20 2ED
Tel: 01837 82006
M.O.T. testing station (VOSA)
Repairs & servicing to all makes & models
GoodGarageScheme.com
(registered member since 2006)

A family run business

NORTH TAWTON TOWN COUNCIL TAILORED & MAT
Town Clerk: Mrs Ros Rice SUPPLIES
14a The Square
North Tawton The Old Police Station,
EX20 2EP Barton Street, North Tawton,
01837 880121
Devon, EX20 2HL
Office open Monday, Tuesday, and
Friday between 9am and 3pm Tel: 01837 82601
Fax: 01837 89082
Town Council Meetings are held on the
first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm chris@tandmsupplies.co.uk
tswhite@talk21.com
(please see notices posted in the office window)
MANUFACTURERS OF:
All members of the public Insulated Valve and Flange Covers
are welcome to attend
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NORTH TAWTON
EMERGENCY PLAN

2014

1

INTRODUCTION

Past experience has shown that the people of North Tawton are very
supportive of each other in the event of a crisis. However, the Civil
Contingencies Act 2005 suggests that parish councils prepare a
contingency plan for self-help in case of an emergency. Nearly all
emergencies affecting our communities will normally be dealt with by
the emergency blue light services, local authorities and major utility
companies. However, there may be rare occasions when the
community will have to help itself. The North Tawton Town Council
have therefore resolved to prepare a community self-help emergency
plan to guide the provision of assistance. This guidance can be
adapted to any emergency.

POSSIBLE EMERGENCIES:

Snow and Ice:
This could result in fallen trees, supply disruption of power and other
utilities, blocked roads and failure of public transport.

Contact should be made with the service supplier/s, to:
• Report the loss of service;
• Obtain an estimate of time when the service would be
restored. (If reconnection is likely to be delayed, the supplier/s
should be asked to institute emergency measures to assist the
community in dealing with the situation until normal service is
resumed).

The Town Council has established a volunteer Snow Warden
Scheme (for information please contact the Town Clerk at the
Town Council (01837 880121), Cllr S Whiteley (01837 82732) or
Cllr Mrs G Hoggins (01837 82516).

This will deal primarily with salting secondary roads and
Pedestrian routes, which are not covered by Devon County Council.

2

High Winds and Loss of Power and Communications:
Much of the local medium-voltage power and telecommunications
networks, both outside and within certain areas of the town/parish rely
on overhead cabling. Localised outages are therefore to be
anticipated during exceptionally windy weather. Mobile phone
coverage in the parish is patchy, and will not always therefore be able
to provide backup in the event of wired network failures.

Contact should be made with the service suppliers – (see
Contact list)

Extreme high winds may also cause disruption – including blocked
roads – due to fallen trees and other minor structural damage to
building – Contact My Devon (see contact list)

Road Traffic Accidents or Aircraft Crash:
This would probably be only a short-term problem before the
Emergency Services would take over, but hot drinks etc., could be
available in all areas, provided by local household volunteers.

Major Pollution or Contamination Incident:
Management of such an incident is technically specialised, and
appropriate response by the North Tawton Parish community would
thus be confined to communication and observance of any measures
recommended by the Environment Agency, Police and other
Emergency Services.

3

Water Supply Outages:
Management is a specialised technical function of the utility supplier
(South West Water), but effectiveness of health warning will be
assisted by good communications within the local community.

Flooding:
Widespread or sustained flooding in the main population centres is
unlikely, however, flooding may develop from exceptionally intense
storm events (“flash flooding”) and/or blocked culverts and drains.
Although flash flood events are – by their nature – impossible to
anticipate, damage due to other types of flood may be mitigated by
sand-bagging to property entrances, etc., A supply of sand and
sandbags will be available through the Town Council for this purpose,
located at Fore Street Garage and the Fire Station. For information
contact the Town Clerk at the Town Council offices – 01837 880121.

In any emergency it would be useful to know how to turn off your
water, gas and electricity supply to your home.

Widespread or sustained flooding in the main population centres is
unlikely, however, in any emergency it would be useful to know how
to turn off your water, gas and electricity supply to your home.

Emergency Accommodation and Resources:
There are a number of halls through the community which could
provide a place of safety and shelter, plus hot drinks and biscuits.

The main location is the Town Hall.

Emergency “Grab Bag”

An emergency bag can be useful if you have to leave your home
quickly or stay indoors without power for a few days. It is easy to
prepare one in advance.
The bag should be small enough to carry and stored in a safe place
where family members can find it.

4

Your bag could contain: Don’t forget to take:
• A copy of regular • THIS LOCAL DIRECTORY

prescriptions for you and It contains many useful contact
your family numbers
• Toiletries and antiseptic • Medication
hand gel • Spectacles/contact lenses
• First aid kit • Essential keys
• Wind up/battery radio • Important documents
• Wind up/battery torch • Mobile phone and charger
• Spare batteries • Cash/debit/credit cards
• Note book and pen • Items for pets
• Paper copy of useful •
telephone numbers (e.g.
family, friends, insurance
company)

Also think about what you will need if you have to stay indoors for a
few days. Consider putting the following items in a separate box:
• Enough tinned or dried food and bottles of water to last three days
• Candles and matches
• Remember to check dates and regularly replace water.

Have you put ICE contacts in your mobile phone?

The emergency services are trained to check for the ICE number.

Standing for “In Case of Emergency”, ICE allows the emergency
services to contact someone if you are unable to do so. Think
carefully about who you chose as an ICE contact, because that
person may need to give consent for medical treatment.

5

Should an emergency happen, Act when you need to.

In an emergency dial 999. Do not put yourself or others at risk.
Follow the advice of the emergency services.

If the danger is outside – STAY IN: Go in, Stay In, Tune In
Listen to local radio and TV news

If the danger is inside (or you are told to Go out, Stay out
evacuate) – STAY OUT

If it is safe and you have time
• Take the items you need (including your emergency bag)
• Switch off power and lock doors and windows
• Go to a safe place

Safe places In the event of a Stay safe when
• Know the quickest and flood travelling
• Move valuable • In the case of severe
safest routes out of your
house and have a safe items to safety. weather listen to the
place to meet if you get If your house advice of the
separated. has property emergency services
protection and only travel if you
• Safe places may be measures need to.
provided by the (such as flood
emergency gates or air Stay out of flood water
services/Town Council. brick covers) • Whether in the car or
make sure you
• If you make your own know how they on foot, you don’t
arrangements, such as work. know what’s beneath
staying with friends, the surface
please tell somebody • Move pets to a
where you are safe place with
plenty of food
and water.

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Personal useful contact information

Name Telephone Number

Be a good neighbour if you are able please check if other people
in your neighbourhood need your help.

Look out for the HELP sign, contained in this booklet. If you are
not in a position to offer assistance, please contact one of the
Town Councillors.

Thank you.

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