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The Public are very welcome to attend
AGENDA for Parish Council Meeting on Weds 24.7.19 HERE Updated Minutes of the June Parish Council Meeting HERE 1.7.2019 Ashford Weather for June - new post below
26.6.2019 - Ashford Parish Council Compliance documents including Registration of interest and Roles of individual Councillors and 2018-19 Financial documents now available by clicking on the Parish Council drop down menu above. ASHFORD COMMUNITY EVENTS
Check each section in the Leisure in Ashford menu for their upcoming programmes of events Upcoming July Diary Dates for Ashford Wednesday 3rd July - Ashford Book Club 3pm Anne Garlands house
Friday July 5th - “Barnstaple’s Maritime Waterfront: A Walk and Talk on the Yeo and Taw” Led by Peter Ferguson – meet in Fairview Carpark (Pilton) at 2pm Optional afternoon tea on the Strand afterwards Sunday 7th July: Holy Communion - 9am St Peter's Church Ashford Monday 8th July: Knitting & Crochet Circle at St Johns Garden Centre 2:30pm - 4pm Wednesday 10th June: Village Coffee Morning 10:30am to noon in the Church Hall Friday 12th July: Church Yard Maintenance 10am Note change of date Sunday 14th July: Morning Worship 9am St Peter's Church Ashford Monday 15th July: Knitting & Crochet Circle at St Johns Garden Centre 2:30pm - 4pm Thursday 18th July: Ashford Ladies Group - Annual Charity Garden Party (North Devon Against Domestic Abuse) 2:30pm Cost £5 at Higher Strand Thursday 18th July: Parish Council Meeting at 7:30pm Friday 19th July: Pop Up Pub in Marwood Church Hall 7:30pm - 10pm Saturday 20th July: Pilton Music Festival 11:00am - 4pm Sunday 21st July: Holy Communion - 9am St Peter's Ashford Monday 22nd July: Knitting & Crochet Circle at St Johns Garden Centre 2:30pm - 4pm Friday 26th July: Church Yard Maintenance 10am Friday July 26th = Film of WW2 Barnstaple Military Parades and D-Day Training in Saunton Sands Recently discovered archive film – Church Hall at 7.30pm Sunday 28th July: Evening Worship at St Peter's Church Ashford at 6:30pm Monday 29th July: Knitting & Crochet Circle at St Johns Garden Centre 2:30pm - 4pm Tuesday 30th July: Ashford Bike Club Bristol-Bath-Kennet Avon Canal Future dates for your diary: Friday 9th August: Concert in St Peter's Church in aid of Church Funds. Wednesday August 21st - “The Work of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Policing Issues in Devon and Cornwall” – by Mick Harrison a retired officer based in the Office of the P&CC Church Hall at 7.30pm 13-15th September - Ashford Hobbies and Crafts Exhibition – Church Hall from What do YOU have to include in the exhibition? Friday October 18th - “The Lynmouth Disaster” – by Pamela Vass Church Hall, at 7.30pm Friday November 8th - “Stories and Anecdotes” – share your favourite memories, stories and tales. True, tall or otherwise – Church Hall at 7.30pm Friday November 29th - “Cheese and Wine Tasting” (back by popular demand) Church Hall at 7.30pm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASHFORD WEATHER!
1.7.19 - Mike Moss continues to update the breakdown of our weather statistics over the past 7 years HERE Rainfall - June 2019 A month of two halves, with 107mm of rain falling in the first 15 days and then only 6mm in the second 15. The June total of 113mm was almost twice the 5 year average (60mm) and swamps last year’s figure of only 4mm! Rainfall – May 2019 It will not be a surprise to hear that rainfall in May was remarkably low, only 25mm (1 inch), compared to the 5 year average of 69mm. What did surprise me was that the spring total (March/April/May) was slightly above the 5 year average, 188mm this year compared to 176mm average. It seemed drier than that! Check out the chart for the full story. Rainfall in April A glance at the rainfall chart will show that April is often the driest month of the year, with a monthly average of only 36 mm of rain over the last 5 years. This year’s April rainfall of 68 mm therefore represents quite a lot. However, no complaints! After a lengthy warm dry start to the month, my garden was very pleased to have a decent drink and the rain butts are once again full. Rainfall in March 2019: The 95 mm of rain that fell during March was slightly higher than the 5 year average (71mm), but still well below the March 2018 figure of 134mm. A dry second half to February completed a dryer than average winter. The 5 year average for Dec/Jan/Feb is 331mm, compared to this winter’s 221mm, so almost exactly two-thirds. Click HERE for BBC daily forecast TO BOOK THE CHURCH HALL - Contact Serena Hughes 01271 345378
Interested in learning how to ring Church bells? Practices at St Mary's Church in Pilton: Tuesdays at 8pm 4.4.19: Read the latest Braunton Rural Newsletter HERE
Billy Vaughan the Ashford postman who retired after 37 years service is very appreciative of the generous retirement gift from villagers. Thanks to everyone who donated to his leaving collection and who attended Billy's farewell. Thanks to Dr Alan Bosley for the video showing Geoff Holder's (Chairman of Ashford Parish Council) valedictory speech and for the photographs of the event. 13.1.19 Invitations to join the Play Area Steering Group READ MORE HERE
13.1.19 Braunton Rural Newsletter HERE 30.12.18 RING O'BELLS - SAVE OUR PUB Click HERE for an update 30.12.18 Air Ambulance News HERE 20.10.18 Telephone Kiosk Library Birthday: The Village library received it's annual re-vamp with re-stock of new books and donation of the old stock to charity. An afternoon tea part was held for villagers. 24.9.18 Red Box Project: DETAILS HERE 17.9.18 Gas Week: Make sure you know how to keep yourselves safe : READ HERE 25.7.18 Devon Remembers Read HERE about how communities can research local stories from the First World War, and to commemorate the sacrifices made by the people of Devon between 1914 and 1918. 15.7.18 Ashford Parish Council Meeting Minutes 21.6.18 HERE 12.7.18 Ashford Parish Accounts Year End 31.3.18 HERE Ashford Parish Declaration of Payments over £100 in 2017-18 HERE Explanation of financial variances HERE Letter to external Auditors re. Ashford Parish Accounts 2017-18 HERE Ashford Parish Annual Governance Statement 2017-18 HERE Registration of Councillors responsibilities 2018-19 HERE
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WILDLIFE WARDEN: Councillor Mike Moss has been appointed by the APC as Wildlife Warden with immediate effect: Click HERE to read more about his role. Report from Mike Moss following the Devon Community Action for Natural Wildlife - 'inspire, challenge, action' Conference 6.7.19 HERE The Agenda also gives an interesting insight into the topics discussed 
Ashford Church Yard Grass Cut Project 2019
Mark Watson is once again kindly leading on this - if you can help (even on the odd occasion) please email him HERE to let him know your availability Proposed Schedule: Thursday July 11th 2.00 – 3.30pm Friday July 26th 10.00 – 11.30am Thursday August 8th 10.00 – 11.30am Friday August 23rd 10.00 – 11.30am Thursday September 12th 10.00 – 11.30am Friday September 27th 10.00 – 11.30am* Thursday October 10th 10.00 – 11.30am* Friday October 25th 10.00 – 11.30am Thursday November 7th 10.00 – 11.30am *These dates are optional but if you would like to come and just do the path edges and whatever small scale tidying you feel is necessary, then that would be fine.
Peter Heaton-Jones MP
North Devon Member of Parliament LINK HERE for latest Newsletterwww.facebook.com/PeterNorthDevon WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHOPPING BUT FIND IT DIFFICULT TO GET AROUND?
IF THE ANSWER IS YES THEN YOU MAY LIKE TO USE THE Ring & Ride bus service. Go North Devon Ring & Ride is a door to door minibus service, giving people who have mobility problems; people with disabilities and those who are isolated in the community without transport, the freedom to access a supermarket or the main shopping centre in Barnstaple.We offer a weekly service on Monday from Georgeham and Ashford to Barnstaple Town Centre or Tesco. FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO BOOK CALL 01271 328866 OPENING HOURS 9.15AM-4.00PM Monday to Friday (Closed Bank Holidays) The Shopmobility Centre, Albert Lane, Barnstaple EX32 8RL 
24.3.19 Marwood Hill Gardens and Tea Room are now open daily until 30th Sept.
2019 Opening times are:- Gardens 10am - 5pm Tea Room 10am - 4.30pm Plant Nursery & Sales 11am - 4.30pm More information available http://www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk/ Marwood Garden is looking for volunteers to help staff the visitor reception hut. Are you, or any friends that you know, able to help? Welcomig visitors, to provide information about the garden and to collect entry fees. If you would like to have an informal chat to find out more, please phone Patricia Stout who is the Property Manager, or Jane Moss who lives in Ashford and is herself a volunteer.
Patricia Stout, phone 01271 342528 email info@marwoodhillgarden.co.uk Jane Moss, phone 01271 379436.
Check the latest planning applications affecting the Parish by visiting the website's dedicated planning application section which can be found by clicking on the Parish Council header on this home page.
Ashford has a regular email newsletter which circulates some village and local information and alerts residents to Parish Council Meeting agendas and minutes, and to planning applications for new dwellings in the village. If you would like to receive this email please contact ashforddevon.comms@gmail.com
or phone Sarah Bleach on 01271 267716. South West Water Helpline 0344 346 2020 - for general enquires and emergencies. You may also phone this number to report any strong sewage smells from the Ashford Sewage Treatment Works, and when this is a problem the more calls they get the more they are likely to quickly rectify the problem. NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN
Details HERE and recorded in the Parish Council documents page. The Herbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol is a simple risk reduction tool to be used in the event of an adult with care and support needs going missing. Read more HERE UPDATE - HORSEY ISLAND BREACH
In her capacity as Clerk to Braunton Marsh Drainage Board our Parish Clerk updates us HERE DEVON AND CORNWALL ALERT.
Devon and Cornwall Alert is a two-way community messaging system operated by Devon and Cornwall Police. Devon and Cornwall Alert helps us to connect with our communities. it tells you what is happening in your area and allows you to respond directly with information for the police. Chose what information you receive... Crime: Specify what time of day messages will arrive Anti-social behaviour: Email, text or telephone Witness appeals: Police, Action Fraud, Crimestoppers, Neighbourhood Watch Missing person appeals: Free: no contract, cost or obligation Community events: Devon, Cornwall and Scillies Local good news Register online at alerts.dc.police.uk |
ST PETER'S CHURCH YARD MAINTENANCE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
Mark Watson has kindly agreed to co-ordinate a group of volunteers to maintain the grounds of St Peters Church - maInly grass cutting, strimming and general tidying up verges and paths. This will be a monthly task May - September, If you can offer your services, even on an occasional basis your help would be greatly appreciated.
Mark can be contacted as follows: Mobile 07917290299, Landline 01271 343833, and email ms.watson@hotmail.co.uk.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
Mark Watson has kindly agreed to co-ordinate a group of volunteers to maintain the grounds of St Peters Church - maInly grass cutting, strimming and general tidying up verges and paths. This will be a monthly task May - September, If you can offer your services, even on an occasional basis your help would be greatly appreciated.
Mark can be contacted as follows: Mobile 07917290299, Landline 01271 343833, and email ms.watson@hotmail.co.uk.
ASHFORD is a small settlement 1.5 miles from the main north Devon town of Barnstaple and when the last Register of Electors was prepared, had an adult population showing 241.
The village faces South and has very pleasant views of the River Taw as it flows along the estuary to it's confluence with the Torridge river and the Atlantic Ocean
Ashford has a different origin to other place-names called Ashford, the origin being "ash-tree enclosure" Old English æsc "ash tree" and worō / worth "enclosure".
The name was recorded as Aiscawurde in 1182.
The OS grid reference is SS5335.
It is served by North Devon Council as the Local Authority and Devon County Council.
Police: Devon and Cornwall
Fire: Devon and Somerset
Ambulance: South Western
The Parish Church is dedicated to St Peter. Church and village events, including monthly Parish Council Meetings, are held in the Church Hall.
The village faces South and has very pleasant views of the River Taw as it flows along the estuary to it's confluence with the Torridge river and the Atlantic Ocean
Ashford has a different origin to other place-names called Ashford, the origin being "ash-tree enclosure" Old English æsc "ash tree" and worō / worth "enclosure".
The name was recorded as Aiscawurde in 1182.
The OS grid reference is SS5335.
It is served by North Devon Council as the Local Authority and Devon County Council.
Police: Devon and Cornwall
Fire: Devon and Somerset
Ambulance: South Western
The Parish Church is dedicated to St Peter. Church and village events, including monthly Parish Council Meetings, are held in the Church Hall.