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Did you know that Payhembury has its very own ‘Pop Up’ cafe every Thursday from 9am till 11.30 in the back of the church? Everyone is made very welcome by our rota of volunteers who serve a variety of hot drinks, including delicious coffee made with fresh beans and frothy milk, and homemade cakes. Payment is by donation and we now accept cards. Cafe Connect was established post pandemic as a social point of contact in our community whereby regulars, newcomers, those working from home or on the school run, walkers, cyclists and friends can meet up, enjoy a drink […]

Devon County Council is keen to gauge interest in a multi-use path in this area suitable for wheelers, cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders. If you are interested in giving your opinion on this or require information on the feasibility, please go to www.ottertrail.org The website takes you to the following petition: Pupils at the King’s School, Ottery St. Mary have proposed a new shared cycleway which follows the old railway track starting at Feniton to Ottery St Mary. This will eventually link up with a continuation through Tipton St. John and onto Sidmouth. The more local support for this there is, […]

Ken was in the village for many years and was a member of the Bowls Club from when it was in the old Parish Hall.  He lived at 12 Markers Park, next to Brian and Pat Salter. Mel, his son, sent the following message: I wanted to let people in Payhembury know that, sadly, my father Ken Thompson passed away last month. I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank people for their kind messages and support. Mum and Dad were welcomed into the village nearly 30 years ago and enjoyed their life here and the many friends they […]

Due to a misunderstanding, several of the Parish Council articles published in the November Parish Paper were different to those submitted for publication. Hopefully this did not cause any inconvenience or confusion. Please see below for correct details. Dawn Chamberlain, Parish Clerk Connecting your community to the Slow Ways National Walking Network Slow Ways is an ambitious crowd-sourced, community-verified national walking network that connects all of Britain’s towns, cities and national parks. Supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, the mission is to make it easier for people to walk and wheel between places. Contributing to the Slow Ways walking […]

If somebody collapses without a pulse or has severe chest pain, this is what you do: SHOUT for help Call 999 Call VETS ( Village Emergency Telephone Scheme) 01404 565605 to get the defibrillator from outside Payhembury Provisions Start chest compressions as soon as possible if no pulse is felt. Continue until the ambulance arrives This is an excellent learning programme: https://www.bhf.org.uk/revivr?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxveXBhDDARIsAI0Q0x1s6cTsroEwWpQDNUGnLtC3SdXqmuS9272niPo5EzAIc7g3beHrBugaAiiKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Tim Cox

East Devon District Council is looking into putting some overarching support in place for East Devon’s fantastic voluntary, community and social enterprise groups. This support would be based on what groups themselves want – your group might be in need of funding, help with working together, or maybe guidance on law. Have your say by filling in the questionnaire before 5pm on Monday 16 August 2021: https://eastdevon.gov.uk/community-engagement/voluntary-community-and-social-enterprise-sector-support-consultation/ The council would like the views of: a wide variety of VCSE organisations such as wellbeing, health, sports, social isolation, community transport, children and young people, older people, heritage, arts and culture… groups […]