New home for Wotter defib
The Wotter community defibrillator has been successfully relocated to a former phone box on the main road. The life-saving equipment, which could increase the survival chances of people having a cardiac arrest, was moved from its previous location at Wotter Surgery in order to make it more accessible. Shaugh Prior parish councillor Colin Taffurelli spearheaded a campaign for funding to purchase the defibrillator and convert the phone box. Colin said: ‘I’d like to thank everyone who contributed money, time or both towards getting the phone box ready. The equipment has yet to be used in an emergency, but it is reassuring to know it’s there should anyone need it. ‘I’m really delighted that the old phone box, which was due to be removed by BT, now has an important purpose. It’s visibility and location in the heart of the village make it the perfect home for the defib – not bad,
NOTICEBOARD considering we paid just £1 to take over its ownership for the local community!’ The relocation required a mains electricity supply to be reconnected and the installation of a new light source, which was funded by Shaugh Prior Parish Council and Western Power Distribution. Defibrillators are also Cllr Taffurelli at the phone box, which doubles as a mini-library for residents. located in cabinets outside Lee Moor Hall and Shaugh Prior Village Hall. The access codes and instructions to all the machines are now available on the defibrillator units to enable quick and easy access in an emergency.
Village hall news
We’re very happy to confirm that Shaugh Prior Village Hall is starting to emerge (albeit slowly) from lockdown! The good news is that the hall is now back in limited use (subject to adherence to COVID restrictions) for regular bookings such as the parish council meeting and the regular dance classes. We’re very much looking forward to being able to start taking a lot more bookings after July 19th following the next government announcement. In the meantime, we’re starting to plan the ‘Official’ Village Hall Re-Opening Celebration for the autumn so we can coincide this with the Apple Day, which was brilliant fun last time. Bookings Secretary Cathie Boulting can provide more information about hiring the hall. Rental is just £10 per hour or £75 for the whole day (over 8 hours). Use of the recently installed kitchen is an additional £15. For ad hoc bookings, we charge a small refundable deposit for damage/breakages and a small cleaning charge after the event if required. Don’t delay getting in touch if you’re interested in finding out more about making a booking. We’re really excited about getting a wide range of classes and events established for the village. Contact Cathie at catherineboulting@hotmail.co.uk or on 07478 519491.
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Don’t get caught out! Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has launched a new campaign to help prevent renters in the region being caught out by fees that have now been banned. The law on what landlords and letting agents can charge tenants when beginning, ending or changing their contracts has changed. It means renters can no longer be asked to pay extra for things like professional cleaning and having pets, or charged for references and credit checks. The changes mean that there is only a limited number of fees which are still allowed by law. These include: • Rent. • A refundable tenancy deposit. • A refundable holding deposit of no more than one week’s rent. • A reasonable payment in the event of the tenant’s default (such as a lost key or a failure to pay rent on time). • Payments to change the tenancy (capped at £50 or the reasonable costs of the landlord or letting agent). • Payments on termination of a tenancy. • Payments relating to council tax, utilities, TV licence and bills such as telephone, internet, TV services. For more information go to www. devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/consumer/ dont-get-caught-out-by-banned-tenancy-fees/ Visit our community website www.dartmoorlinks.co.uk 13
