Knowstone News

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

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

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. 

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

Please click here to see the dates when Tiverton Mobile Library will be visiting Knowstone and other villages in 2021. Please note that there has been a change of time. 

Neighbourhood Watch launches PROTECT YOUR Pa$$W0rD campaign with 3 quick and easy steps As we spend more time at home and on our online devices, over one third (34%) of people say that they’re more concerned about cybercrime than physical crime and… More