News in Honiton

Devon County Council will be inviting people to find out about its environmental initiatives, business support and work to help farmers at the Devon County Show next week.

There will also be information about the Tour of Britain in September and the chance to win two VIP hospitality tickets to the Devon stage of the race.

Honiton Carers Support Group had 'a lovely day out' this week after TRIP Community Transport took them on a journey to a mystery lunch location.

The destination for the outing on Tuesday, June 22 turned out to be The Swan's Nest in Exminster, which the group's chair Winnie Cameron said was 'a perfect choice'.

Following the events of the last 12 months or so, have you found yourself thinking increasingly about downsizing your home? Maybe its physical size is simply not required and takes up too much time, money, effort to maintain, or perhaps your home holds your nest egg and it's time to cash in and enjoy the equity, doing whatever it is you have dreamt of doing. There are many reasons why people in your position are taking action now - perhaps it is time for you do the same?

Family is usually a key driver in people moving, particularly when children are further away than you would like or the grandchildren have arrived and are growing up too quickly and you don't want to miss it.

It's been suggested that a Metro Mayor for the area of Exeter, East Devon, Mid Devon and Teignbridge could drive forward infrastructure improvements across the area, boost the economy and support job creation.

Metro mayors hold powers over spatial planning, regional transport, the provision of skills training, business support services, and economic development, and are directly elected by residents.

On Wednesday night the 1st Honiton Wall Scouts cleaned the War Memorial so that it is clean for Armed Forces Day this coming Saturday.

The Scouts did a really good job of cleaning it and they enjoy doing it.

This is the winning design in a children's competition to create a poster urging people to pick up after their dogs.

And the poster, drawn by 10-year-old Rosie from Honiton, looks set to be reproduced and put on display around the area – and possibly across East Devon.

Children and teenagers are being urged to stick to the Covid guidelines when socialising outside school, following a rise in cases among younger people.

One school in North Devon has switched to remote learning this week after large numbers of its pupils were told to self-isolate; Great Torrington School's headteacher Andrew Bloodworth said, in a letter to parents, that 'despite our best efforts, we have been unable to prevent ongoing transmission within the school community'.

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 62-year old man from Honiton who has been reported missing.

Roy Hart was last seen in Upottery.

Every week Honiton Nub News highlights an Event of the Week – something happening in the next few days that you might like to go to.

There are also event listings in the What's On section of the site – and anyone can add their own events, free of charge.

As The Beehive continues its socially-distanced cinema season, we take a look at this week's big screen offering.

In PETER RABBIT™ 2: THE RUNAWAY, the lovable rogue is back. Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can't seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Venturing out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but he has to reconsider the cost when his family risks everything to come looking for him.