News and Information about Sampford Peverell
Local events in December and January
Sun 1 Dec: Village Hall Christmas Lunch - 12.30 to 2pm in the hall. Enjoy a freshly cooked traditional Christmas lunch with family or friends. To book a place phone Rachel Cutts on 07741 417801
Fri 6 Dec: Sampford Peverell Society - 7.30 pm in the Village Hall. Phil Badcott on the 'Folklore of Bygone Devon'. a light-hearted look at Devon superstitions and customs, with refreshments and festive fun. Free to members, £3 to non-members.
(Sat 7 Dec: Garden and Crafts Christams Fayre: 10am to 12 am in the Village Hall. Garden and craft stalls, refreshments, a raffle, and children singing Christmas songs) - CANCELLED DUE TO STORMY WEATHER
Mon 9 Dec: Sampford Singers Christmas Concert - 7.30 pm Methodist chapel
Thu 12 Dec: Community Charity lunch, 12.00 - 13.30 in the Methodist Chapel School Room. Soup, bread and cake to raise money for charity. This takes place on the second Thursday of every month.
Mon 16 Dec: SP Parish Council Meeting - 19.00, Village Hall committee room
Mon 23 Dec: Santa will be driving around the village (but no grotto in the hall this year)
Mon 23 Dec: Carols in the Globe - 18.30, carol singing with Wasp in the Apple
Thu 9 Jan: Community Charity lunch, 12.00 - 13.30 in the Methodist Chapel School Room. Soup, bread and cake to raise money for charity. This takes place on the second Thursday of every month.
Mon 20 Jan: SP Parish Council Meeting - 19.00, Village Hall committee room
The Aurora over Sampford Peverell
This photo was taken by David Hennings at about 00.30 on 11th October - what an amazing sight! MDDC refuse collections
To find out when your next refuse collection is go to this MDDC web page and enter your postcode https://www.middevon.gov.uk/do-it-online/waste-and-recycling/collection-day-lookup/ Then there is a link right at the bottom of the results page where you can download a calendar. If MDDC have to miss a collection for some reason they will list it here, with the date of when the collection will take place: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/residents/recycling-rubbish/report-a-missed-collection/daily-waste-collection-updates/ |
New Parish Council website
Sampford Peverell Parish Council now has a new website where information about the council and council meetings is held. Go to https://sampfordpeverellparishcouncil.gov.uk/ Booking the village hall - new website!
Since 1st June you need to go to a new website for information about Sampford Peverell Village Hall, and to see and make bookings. Go to https://hallbookingonline.com/sampevhall/ Mobile library visits to Sampford Peverell have been discontinued
The local mobile library service came to an end in February, but Libraries Unlimited runs a Home Library service to deliver books to people unable to get to the library because of health, mobility or caring responsibilities. They say: Dedicated volunteers can choose and deliver books to your home, including large print and audiobooks, free of charge. With so much choice, there is bound to be something to fit your interests. Whether you are an avid reader or simply like to browse the occasional books we can help. To receive the service or become a Home Library volunteer:
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Worried about rising fuel costs?
The Devon Communities Together organization is offering free support and advice to those anxious about fuel proverty. See: https://www.devoncommunities.org.uk/energy-saving-and-fuel-poverty Also see Mid Devon District Council's website about getting help with food and energy costs here: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/residents/residents-financial-support/help-with-food-and-energy-costs/ |
Reporting crime, major or minor
Police ask that if anyone has anything they need to report they should be doing this through the proper means – calling 101 to report incidents and or crimes or emailing [email protected]. There is also a crime reporting form on the police website. 999 can be used in an emergency This is where to report crimes online: https://services.devon-cornwall.police.uk/crimereporting/ |
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Sampford Peverell weather
There is now a website monitoring all aspects of Sampford Peverell weather! If you are interested have a look at http://www.sampfordpeverellweather.uk/template/indexDesktop.php |
Sampford Peverell Parish Council on Facebook
The Parish Council now also has a Facebook page, see https://www.facebook.com/SampfordPeverellPC/ |