Education

Defibrillator training by the British Heart Foundation

You are invited to come to a FREE session about how to use defibrillators in the villages and where they are located.

Includes some basics around first aid for an unconscious person.

Georgeham Village Hall from 7:00-9:00pm on Tuesday 10th March.

Phone Barrie on 01271 813816 or e-mail barriebudge@gmail.com to reserve a place

Further courses are:
Kingsacre School Braunton: 7:00-9:00pm 16th March
The Bowling Club: 7:00-9:00pm 12th March
Heanton Church Hall: at the top of the hill 14th of March 10:30-12:30am

Beat heartbreak forever

Beat heartbreak from heart diseases and all circulatory disease

British Heart Foundation 2014 registered charity in England and Wales (225971) and Scotland (SCO39426) HIS/0314

February 5, 2020 in Education, Emergency Services, Health & Wellbeing Comments (0)

Japanese Knotweed

Japanese Knotweed Fallopia japonica is perennial and spreads through underground stems (rhizomes) and can regrow from small fragments even though it does not set seed. It is very invasive. Digging out is possible, but as rhizomes grow deeply, regrowth usually occurs which needs destroying. This method also creates problems over disposal as Japanese knotweed is classed as ‘controlled waste’ under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This requires disposal at licensed landfill sites. Alternatively, it can be destroyed on site by cutting or digging it repeatedly and burning it when dry. In this way the energy reserves in the remaining underground parts will be gradually exhausted; a process which may, however, take several seasons. Similarly treatment with herbicides will require several repeated applications. On no account should Japanese knotweed be included with normal household waste or put out in green waste collection schemes.

Read the full notice here on the 9 other noxious plants to be aware of

August 5, 2019 in Education, Emergency Services, Environment Comments (0)

Annual Parish Assembly 2019

AGENDA FOR THE ANNUAL PARISH ASSEMBLY TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 9 APRIL 2019 AT 7P.M. IN GEORGEHAM VILLAGE HALL.

  1. Apologies.
  2. Approval of the Minutes of the last Annual Parish Assembly held on 17/4/18.
  3. Matters Arising from the Minutes of the last Annual Parish Meeting.
  4. Items raised by the public.
  5. Presentation of Reports:
  • Police
  • County Councillor Mrs C Chugg
  • District Councillor Mrs P Barker
  • District Councillor M Wilkinson
  • Councillor J Symonds – Georgeham Parish Council
  • Georgeham Church of England Primary School Governing Body
  • Georgeham Church of England Primary School incorporating Stepping Stones Playgroup
  • Councillor M Harrison – Footpath Warden
  • Councillor R Tucker – Georgeham Relief in Need
  • Councillors Mrs V Meek – Neighbourhood Plan
  • Councillor Mrs T Luxton – Affordable Housing
  • Mrs S Hood – Community Lunches
  • Rose Roberts, Ruda Ranger
  • Mr P Watkins – Croyde Village Hall
  • Mr R Windsor – Croyde Surf Lifesaving Club
  • Miss I Jones – Georgeham Village Hall
  • Mrs J Doweswell – Georgeham Women’s Institute
  • Rev M Newbon – St George’s & St Mary’s Churches
  • Rev D Matthews – Croyde Baptist Church
  • Mrs A Bennett or Chairman – Croyde Area Residents Association
  • Mrs D Austen – Croyde Volleyball Club
  • Mr J Fairhurst – National Trust
  • Financial Report presented by the Clerk

Sue Squire, Parish Clerk
April 2019
sue@suesquire.com
01598 710526

Resources

2019 APA Agenda
2018 APA Minutes
2019 APA Meeting Poster
April 8, 2019 in Community, Education, Emergency Services, Environment, Housing, Infrastructure, Public Debate, Roadworks Comments (0)

Proposed Newberry Road Pedestrian Access Improvement Scheme Report

Report on Public Consultation

A Public Consultation was carried out during November 2018 [see Nov article here] into proposals to improve pedestrian access along Newberry Road between the junction with Longland Lane and the steps to the village car park.

The improvements are in four sections and people were asked to express their support or opposition to the proposals for each section.
In addition, people were asked four questions about themselves: whether they currently walk down Newberry Road, whether they have impaired mobility, how many children they represent and which of the new footpaths they would use.

Respondents were invited to add further comments.

Click here to see the report

January 16, 2019 in Community, Education, Infrastructure, Roadworks Comments (0)

Proposed Newberry Road Pedestrian Access Improvement Scheme

A working group of local residents supported by the Parish Council and Georgeham School have come together to promote a scheme to improve pedestrian access along Newberry Road between Longland Lane and the steps to the village car park.

This length of road includes the very narrow single track section adjacent the village playing field where the road is bounded by high banks and there is no pedestrian footway.

The Parish Council is conducting a consultation during November and residents living along Newberry Road, Glebefield, David’s Hill and Longland Lane will receive a leaflet and questionnaire to be completed and returned to Georgeham Stores (or any Parish Councillor) by 30th November. To see the leaflet follow this link.

Anyone else in the Parish is also welcome to comment and further copies of the leaflet and questionnaire can be obtained from Georgeham Stores.

For more information please contact the Parish Council.

November 13, 2018 in Community, Education, Infrastructure, Roadworks, Walking Comments (3)

THE RED BOX PROJECT

WE NEED YOUR HELP.

The red box project provides free period products to young people in need in schools. This is a community enabled project so we need everyone to get involved

WHAT’S THE ISSUE

It can be hard to believe that in this day and age people cannot afford period products. But this is true, and it is happening every day. Research by Plan International UK found that:

  • 137,700 girls in the UK have missed school because of period poverty
  • 1 in 10 girls have been UNABLE TO AFFORD sanitary wear
  • 1 in 7 girls have struggled to afford sanitary wear
  • If you had to choose between buying sanitary wear or eating

Which would you choose? And how about this….

  • 48% of girls in the UK are embarrassed by their periods Only 1 in 5 girls feel comfortable discussing it with their teacher
  • 71% of girls admitted they have felt embarassed buying sanitary products
  • 49% of girls have missed an entire day of school because of their period
  • of which 59% have made up an excuse instead.

Whether it’s period poverty, not being able to ask at home, or just being caught short, we want to have their backs and let them keep their dignity

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

  • Donate period products
  • Set up a donation point (at home/business/centre)
  • Donate funds to our cause
  • Volunteer as a local Red Box ambassador (set up donation points/spread awareness/deliver/help collect boxes)
  • Set up an event to raise money & awareness
  • Run a stall for us
  • Help with packing up boxes

GET IN TOUCH

Visit our Facebook Page: facebook.com/redboxprojectnorthdevon
Email us at: redboxprojectnorthdevon@gmail.com
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September 24, 2018 in Charity, Community, Education, Health & Wellbeing Comments (0)

First aid training for local businesses

First aid training for local businesses

Get ready for the Summer season! Every business needs a qualified first aider, regardless of size or risk. It promotes a healthy atmosphere in the workplace as well as reducing risk.

Georgeham Village Hall

An opportunity is coming up in Georgeham to send someone on an accredited course. On successful completion of our Emergency First Aid at Work course, the qualification will be valid for 3 years; that’s less than £20 per year to have a qualified first aider on your team! Call us now to book your place:

Saturday 24th March 10.00am – 4.30pm
Georgeham Village Hall, Hill Park EX33 1JL

Cost £50 per person which includes manual and qualification.
Email firstaidathand@aol.com or call 01271 326885 to book a place.

Emergency First Aid at Work course

We come to you! With a minimum of 4 participants we will come to you to deliver this training. Not only is this more cost effective for you per head but the training will be tailored specifically to your business needs and risk. Your company policies and procedures can also be incorporated into the training.

Tip! Join with a neighbouring business to increase numbers.

Two hour First Aid training workshops

Everyone needs to know a little First Aid. At First Aid at Hand we recognise that it is not possible for everyone to attend an accredited course so we also offer 2 hour sessions to workplaces, groups and clubs. For £100 up to 12 people can learn lifesaving skills. Public workshops also available.

Go to our Website or follow our Facebook page to find out more.

Contact us now to book and discuss your business needs.

Kind regards,
Lorraine Kamp and Chaz Luther-Frisby

First Aid at Hand
www.firstaidathand.com
07550 099426
01271 326885

January 9, 2018 in Education, Emergency Services, Health & Wellbeing Comments (0)

Love My Beach: Community Litter Picking Putsborough

Community litter picking on Putsborough Beach this winter.

Beach Clean!

Join us on the beach for a bit of fresh air and litter picking!
Escape from the family for a few hours or bring them along to search for plastic (and beachcombe for treasure!).
Free Parking and Beach Cleaners discount available from the cafe.

Saturday 20th January – Putsborough Beach
2pm – 3:30pm

Contact ranger.rose@hotmail.com for more information

OR join the ‘Croyde Comunity Beach Cleaning Group‘ on Facebook

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January 9, 2018 in Community, Education, Environment, Relax Comments (0)