A PDF version of the Rattery Parish Council Information Sheet for New Parishioners that contains
information on this page plus other useful information can be downloaded by clicking here |
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The scheme has been set up by Parish Councillor Richard Haigh with help from Trevor Paul, who runs the village website. We hope that it will provide a very effective way for the organisers of the many groups within the community to keep everyone well informed. |
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Defribillator GP Surgeries: Hospitals (with A&E department): Click here to find out the current waiting times for Torbay and Totnes Emergency and Minor Injury Departments. Minor Injuries Unit: Totnes (Coronation Road, opposite the fire station). 01803 862622 8am – 9pm, 7 days a week, including bank holidays (X-Rays 10am – 2.30pm, Monday, 10am – 12 noon, Wednesday, 10am – 2.30pm, Thursday) Totnes Caring: A a registered charity offering much needed help and assistance to the elderly, disabled and vulnerable members of the community. Our support is for the relief of the elderly and sick, to enable them to live in their own homes, remain independent and not be isolated from everyone else. Visit website Age UK: has a free advice line for the elderly or their relatives, on 0800 055 6112. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. Help in hard times - Contact details for local support services in and around Totnes. The Caring Town team have produced a simple pocket guide with contact details for emergency beds and food, housing, support and advice in and around Totnes. Printed versions (folded A3 full colour) are available at the Caring Town Info Exchange (open 10.30am-2.30pm every Monday,Tuesday,Thursday, Friday & Saturday) Click here to view the guide. Did you know the local NHS has a Patient Advice and Complaints Team? Find your local Job Centre Plus |
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Change of advice day for Citizens Advice in central Totnes
The Citizens Advice drop in advice sessions held in Caring Town Information Exchange (CTIE) at the Mansion on Fore Street. Will be moving from Fridays to every Wednesday from October 3rd. Teena Barrett, Advice Services Manager at Citizens Advice South Hams says, ”The service will be the same as before, open on a drop- in basis for people to come along with their problems and talk to an adviser although the hours have changed slightly and will now be 9.30am – 12.30pm. South Hams Citizens Advice Bureau - “Behind the Beauty”
We are privileged to live in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, with easy access to the coast and to the open moors, so it is easy to forget that behind this beauty there are individuals and families for whom the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), is an essential source of independent information and advice when they are in need of help. We thought you might like to know a bit more about the service, you may never need it yourself but you might know someone who does- or you might like to get involved! The advice provided covers the whole range of problems and issues and includes queries on benefits, debt, housing, employment, relationships and legal cases. In fact, it would probably be very difficult to find a topic that has not been raised with the CAB. And even within these broad topic areas, it breaks down into even more specialist areas. For example, benefit issues include council tax, working and child tax credits, employment support allowances, housing benefit and community care grants. All of these can be a bewildering forest of forms, bureaucracy and specialist knowledge, so it is no wonder that many people turn to us to help them through the foliage. Also, the CAB collects information on the social issues affecting our community and this information is analysed nationally to identify statistics and trends. This in turn enables Citizens Advice nationally to submit policy recommendations, reports and to influence government policy. We are currently collecting evidence to submit to a review of the Work Capability Assessment review. In addition , a social policy briefing was provided to Sarah Woolaston MP on transport problems in rural South Devon. We have also been involved in the campaign to highlight the loss to CAB clients should the cuts to legal aid funding be implemented. This would mean there would be no legal aid for welfare benefits cases, and aid on debt and housing issues will be severely restricted. None of the work carried out by the CAB would be possible without the dedication and loyalty of our volunteers and paid staff who are fully trained to deal with a whole range of problems, and provide guidance to specialists when appropriate. We have every reason to thank them. Of course, we are very grateful to receive some grant funding from South Hams District Council and Devon County Council, but we always need more funding- and additional monies have to be found. We are keen to take up any ideas for fundraising! CONTACTS |
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Click on link to download PDF file |
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![]() Find out information about where you live such as: Council Band and charge Local councillor and MP Waste collection day Nearby planning applications Planning Restrictions Check old and new planning applications Go to www.southhams.gov.uk |
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Rattery is covered by Totnes Police Station, Ashburton Road, Totnes TQ9 5JY. Visit Devon and Cornwall Police website Visit Totnes West Neighbourhood Policing page this gives information about the area. Devon and Cornwall Alert For more information and to sign up visit website A Neighbourhood Watch scheme is in operation if you wish your name to be added to the network or want more information contact – Mrs B Palk 01364 72115. Parking Issues Office of Police Crime Commissioner - Have Your Say - go to website |
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Village Hall Tuesdays 10.00am - 11.15am Outreach Post Office with full facilities A local producers’ market selling a range of foodstuffs (e.g. eggs, preserves, cakes, flans, pasties, bread, vegetables, beef , lamb, pork and now fish and cheese), plants, cards and more. You can also borrow from the Village Library and meet friends over a cup of tea or coffee. Collection Times for local Post Boxes
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DCC mobile library visits village hall carpark on Tuesday 10.00am - 11.15am once every 4 weeks; |
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South Hams District Council keeps the roads & lanes clean and litter free. Dog owners are asked in the interests of hygiene to clear up after their pets & put it in the bins provided outside the public footpath opposite the village green (church/pub) car park. |
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THE MARSH – COMMUNITY COMPOST AND RE-USE CENTRE
What they do not accept:
OPENING TIMES
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A bottle bank is situated in Rattery Village Hall Carpark. White Goods – Old Fridges, Freezers etc. can be collected by the District Council but a charge is made. Refuse collection is organised by South Hams – calendar B – with grey bins alternating with recycled sacks and brown bins. For more information go to South Hams District Council recycling and waste website The nearest recycling centre is at Babbage Road, Totnes Industrial Estate.
It's easy to do in just two easy steps; If you're not sure what authority you live in, you can find out by using this handy postcode locator tool https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council and then click here to find what your council collects https://www.recycledevon.org/at-home/recycle-at-home For more information click here (Keeping lids on plastic and glass bottles and jars is applicable to residents in Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, Torridge, South Hams, West Devon, Teignbridge and Torbay. East Devon residents can keep lids on plastic bottles and jars but must separate lids from glass jars) Check for registered carriers to remove waste by clicking here
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Local business: You can help the local economy by sourcing goods and services locally - see the Local Businesses & Services listing. Parishioners are welcome to advertise their goods and services on the notice board on the left-hand side of the entrance to the village green car park. |
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Various activities take place in the village: The Senior Citizens Luncheon Club - held the first Thursday of the month at the Village Hall. Pilates - Monday mornings Pilates - Wednesday evening Line Dancing -
Friday afternoon 4.00pm - to 5.00pm. |
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