Cheriton Bishop is a village on the edge of Dartmoor situated just off the A30 trunk road which used to run through the centre of the village. It is mainly in the Mid Devon District Council area but part is in Dartmoor National Park.
Our village has a very active community with activities taking place in the Village Hall and the smaller Spalding Hall. There is a free monthly Newsletter providing details of everything that is going on in the village. There are numerous village organisations catering for every sort of activity, indoors and out.
We have Checkers Village Shop and Post Office, a doctors' surgery, a Primary School and Pre School also the Old Thatch Inn and Woodleigh Coach House cafe. Acorn Community Support provides transport and assistance.
If there is a flag flying it is to mark either a national or local event taking place. Check your newsletter for the latest news.
Covid-19
Devon County Council's Coronavirus in Devon webpages contain up to date information and advice on Coronavirus in Devon, including a symptoms checker and how to get a test.
Information about Covid-19 Community Testing Centres will tell you where you can get a test (updated 26 Feb)
MDDC is providing support for residents through the Community Support Hub. If you need support fill out the online form or call them on 01884 234387. Also see their Support for Communities and Businesses webpage for more information.
Local help is also available if you are self-isolating and feeling lonely or need assistance with collecting prescriptions or shopping. The village shop is operating its phone in and order/pay service and people can then collect for those isolating or extremely vulnerable. If you need help and have no-one to collect for you call Emma Benjamin on 01647 24848 so that she can pair you up with a volunteer.
MDDC is offering support for residents experiencing financial hardship (eg food, essential travel or fuel) because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Visit their Covid 19 Local Support Fund page for more information or call 01884 234387
If you need help to get to a hospital appointment or your Covid-19 vaccination appointment during lockdown the Voluntary Car Scheme may be able to help. The Travel Devon website may also provide useful information.
Join in the Cheriton Bishop Annual Parish Meeting - Monday 26th April at 1900 on Zoom. A chance to air your views on local issues. No formal agenda - not a Parish Council meeting.
The next meeting of the Parish Council is the Annual Parish Council Meeting (like an AGM). It will be held on Zoom at 1900 on Wednesday 5th May. The agenda (including the Zoom link) is on the website under Agendas and Minutes.
The next regular Parish Council meeting will be at 1900 at the Spalding Hall on Monday the 10th of May. The agenda is on the website under Agenda and Minutes. Members of the press and public who attend the meeting are asked to use the hand sanitiser on entering, wear facemasks and observe social distancing.