Funding sources October 2025 Applications to be made directly to the providers: THE HERITAGE CRAFTS ASSOCIATION ENDANGERED CRAFTS FUND – Small grants are available to individuals and voluntary and community organisations, especially craft practitioners for projects that support endangered crafts listed on the Red List of Endangered Crafts. Deadline 17th October https://www.heritagecrafts.org.uk/ecf THE ELEPHANT TRUST…
The council has been in contact with Better Housing Better Health a local charity who work with people who might be in need of advice on their energy uses at home. They can help residents who might otherwise be at risk of living in fuel poverty to access advice and support. Their website contains a…
In recent years, the housing crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing issues facing communities nationwide. House prices on Dartmoor as a whole have risen to the point where many cannot afford to buy a house in the community in which they live or work and are forced to move away. As the…
The parish council has received reports from residents of scares and near misses when crossing the A386 at either of the two bridleways: Skitt Lane and Watervale Farm (Willsworthy). In order to gather real data to inform any future plans the council may make in an attempt to mitigate risks to users of the bridleways,…
Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a neighbourhood alert warning about Winter Fuel Payment fraud or scams targeting pensioners. This is a type of “phishing” scam where criminals attempt to trick individuals, particularly older and vulnerable people, into giving up their personal and financial information. The scam typically involves fraudsters sending fake text messages, emails, or making phone…
The Police are warning of a new and very imaginative fraud that is being perpetrated nationally and locally. SIM-Swap Fraud: What You Need to Know SIM-swap fraud is a clever and increasingly common type of crime where a criminal takes over your mobile phone number. They do this by tricking your mobile provider into switching…
Defra Capital Grants Defra has re-opened its Capital Grants offer which is designed to help farmers and land managers to enhance biodiversity, protect natural resources and improve the landscape. There is a total of £150million available for on-farm projects, in six broad areas: There are 78 specific items available within these themes as part of…
159 works in the same way as 101 for the police or 111 for the NHS. It’s the number you can trust to get you through to your bank safely and securely, every time. So if you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details – stop, hang up and…
Lydford Fair will take place on the 5th of July this year, Please view the Lydford Fair Homepage for more information We are pleased to be able to announce that The Vikings, The dog show and the falconry show will all be present again at this years fair. Evening entertainment will be provided by the…
GWR have given notice that from Saturday 8th March to Friday 14th March there will be no train services between Okehampton and Exeter St Davids because of essential track work and to enable the new Okehampton Interchange station. Replacement buses will be provided. John Bright