Knowstone News

Devon and Cornwall Police have published this leaflet on rural road safety especially relating to livestock. It is worth noting that during the months of May to October there will be cattle grazing Inner and Outer Knowstone and Haresdown moors.… More

St Peter’s Church will be open for Sunday services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, beginning January 2021. Services will start at 10.00 am and will follow the shortened format, adhering to Covid-19 restrictions. Face masks must be worn.

If you are unsure when your black bin or recycling will be collected then use this link to find out.  https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/collection-dates/  

Message from PCC with regard the Food Bank Collection Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Christmas Food Bank appeal. Your generosity was overwhelming, and everything collected has been taken to the South Molton Food Bank Centre. (Follow-up… More

This week Knowstone PCC has been collecting donations for the North Devon Food Bank and contributions can be left in the designated box in the church porch until Sunday 13th December. Items most needed are dried milk, instant mash potato, rice… More

A church service will be held on Sunday 13th December at 10am in St Peter's Church, Knowstone. Masks will be required and a limit of 30 people will apply. Hand sanitiser will be available. Restrictions mean that there cannot be singing of carols or… More

The Masons Arms has won the award of being one of the top 50 Gastropubs for 2021. Well done to all involved. 

The Net-ZeroTask Force have prepared the lnterim Devon Carbon Plan, at the invitation of 25 organisations who make up the Devon Climate Emergency (DCE) partnership. The Plan is a collaborative roadmap to create a net-zero Devon where people and… More

Avian influenza (bird flu): Latest situation New housing measures will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 14 December. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/avian-influenza-bird-flu-national-prevention-zone-declared The Chief… More

The NFU is urging all poultry keepers to put in place appropriate measures to house their birds, as Defra announces new housing rules will be in place in Great Britain from 14 December. The Chief Veterinary Officers for England, Scotland and Wales… More