Molland is a small village and civil parish located in the foothills of Exmoor in Devon. It lies within the North Devon local government district, close to the border with West Somerset and includes Molland Moor.
At the time of the 2021 Census the Parish had 260 inhabitants.
Molland was first referenced as the Manor of Molland in the Domesday Book. The Manor of Molland was largely coterminous with the existing parish of Molland. In the earliest times it consisted of two separate manors, held from separate overlords, later known as Molland-Bottreaux and Molland-Champson.
St. Mary's Church sits in the centre of Molland village, close to the London Inn and Parish Hall. The church dates back to the 1400s and is Grade 1 Listed.
How to use the defibrillator.
A defibrillator (AED = Automated External Defibrillator) will talk you through how to use it - so do not worry about getting things wrong - the machine will be in control.
However, if you would like to be mentally prepared beforehand, please watch the St John's Ambulance video here, and the HeartSine video here. The defibrillator should have a Resus pack containing a resuscitation mask, scissors for removing clothing, and a razor for shaving a patch on a hairy chest (the pads may not stick otherwise). Please note that these videos are examples of how to use a defibrillator and are not being promoted here as an effective way to learn CPR.
On Sunday 8th December at 4pm the Parish Hall will be holding a ‘Bring and Share Christmas Lunch’ for anyone from the village. Just let Stuart or Clair at the London Inn (01769 550269) or Debby (mollandmare@icloud.com) know if you want to come and if you would like to bring food or a raffle prize.
See attached poster for more details.
Hot food, raffle, and bar! Please come along to support your Parish Hall.
£3 entry.
Thank you to Nigel Penfold for pointing out the following:
As from 1st October, it will be a legal requirement for everyone who keeps any sort of birds on their property to register them with DEFRA. This applies to chickens, ducks, birds of prey ... everything. Previously, if you kept fewer than 50, there was no requirement to register, but there is now no lower limit. Pet birds kept indoors are exempt. The registration process is quick. Details on the DEfRA website.
Do you work/train in construction or a trade? Maybe you're a home owner or heritage building enthusiast...?
If so, you should check out NDDC's new website northdevonheritageskills.co.uk
The Heritage Skills project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, seeks to address the heritage skills gap in North Devon and help protect the district's local historic buildings.
The aim is to support training and development of the skills needed to maintain the historic buildings and places of North Devon, where we live, work, learn and play. These buildings will go on for many years to come if we look after them well, with the right people, having the right skills, and using the right materials.
The website will host a directory of trades and service professionals, information for property owners, and links to skills and training opportunities; organisers will be hosting a range of course between October 2024 and March 2025.
If you are over State Pension age, you may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings. People who claim Pension Credit may also be able to get:
- The Winter Fuel Payment and other help with heating costs
- Help with rent and Council Tax
- A free TV Licence for those aged 75 or over
- Help with the cost of NHS services, such as NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments
You could be eligible for Pension Credit if your weekly income is below £218.15 or, if you have a partner who lives with you, £332.95. Qualifying income level may be higher in some circumstances.
Don’t miss out. Check your eligibility at gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling 0800 99 1234
Molland Parish Council meetings are held on the second Thursday of every other month (unless otherwise stated), usually starting at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall, Molland. Members of the public are welcome.
Thurs 9th May Village Annual Meeting and Parish Council Annual Meeting
For any queries, please contact Ian Fisher, Parish Clerk - 07784 177666 mollandparish@gmail.com
| South Molton - Molland - East Anstey (696 Thursday service only) - for times and details, click here. |
North Devon Council wishes to remind anyone in charge of a dog that it is an offence to allow your dog to foul in a publicly accessible area without cleaning it up. This includes in car parks, recreation and sports grounds, parks, pavements as well as verges, footpaths and beaches. Failure to do so or leaving it to collect later (or even hanging it on a tree) can still result in a fixed penalty of £75 (or a maximum of £1000). Report dog fouling incidents using the NDC online form.
Lost or found dogs, see the North Devon dogs pages
