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Help preserve the future of Exmoor Fingerposts

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Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) have launched a ‘Donate a Fingerpost’, inviting people to play a part in preserving Exmoor’s iconic landscapes and historic, locally and sustainably-made wooden signposts.

By sponsoring a new or replacement fingerpost along Exmoor’s Rights of Way, people can help everyone who explores the National Park, whether on foot, horseback, or bike, find their way and enjoy its beauty.

Ranger Charlotte Wray said:

“A lot of hard work goes into preserving our National Park. Rangers oversee 1000km of public paths and bridleways across Exmoor. Our locally made wooden gates, bridges and iconic signposts are all sustainably crafted by our field services team, from oak and chestnut harvested from our sustainably managed woodlands, in our Exford depot workshop. By sponsoring an iconic fingerpost you’re helping us keep Exmoor special for future generations.”

Each sponsored fingerpost will feature a discreet 50mm bronze plaque, showcasing the Exmoor National Park logo and CareMoor for Exmoor branding. Plaques can be personalised with a unique dedication, for a commemorative tribute or celebration.

Contributions to the appeal support CareMoor for Exmoor funding vital conservation and access projects across the park, helping to maintain paths, trails, and signage so everyone can explore and enjoy Exmoor.

To sponsor a fingerpost and make your dedication, visit:

http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/caremoor-for-exmoor

Or contact by emailing CareMoor@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Phone 01398 323665 for more for information
About Exmoor National Park Authority
 
First designated in 1954, Exmoor National Park has an amazing variety of landscapes within its 267 square miles – stunning coast, moorland, woodland, valleys and farmland and more than 800 miles of rights of way to enjoy. It is one of 15 National Parks in the United Kingdom and in 2011 was designated Europe’s first International Dark Sky Reserve.
 
Exmoor National Park Authority works in partnership with the community, local councils, businesses and other organisations to look after the National Park and promote its conservation and enjoyment. Donations to CareMoor for Exmoor are gratefully received towards the upkeep of the National Park and its special qualities.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Police Notice

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Over 35,000 people had their accounts hacked last year as criminals try to steal your personal information, including bank account details. Please see the attached document for information on protecting your social media and email accounts.

Attachments: 35-000-account-hackings-reported-in-2024.pdf

VE and VJ days

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On 4 March, the Government announced plans for national and local commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ days, which will take place around the early May bank holiday. You may find this information helpful, should you be asked for details by those in your local communities:

  1. Monday 5 May [bank holiday]—
    1. the Cenotaph will be dressed in Union Flags,
    2. there will be a military procession from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace, followed by a flypast,
    3. a street party on HMS Belfast, and
    4. “street parties, barbecues and community get togethers, supported by ideas and inspiration from The Together Coalition and The Big Lunch”.
  2. Tuesday 6 May—
    1. installation of poppies at the Tower of London, and
    2. historical landmarks will be illuminated.
  3. Wednesday 7 May—
    1. Victory in Europe Day Anniversary Concert in Westminster Hall at the Palace of Westminster.
  4. Thursday 8 May—
    1. Service of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, and
    2. celebratory concert on Horseguards Parade.

In addition, to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, a service will take place at the National Memorial Arboretum on Friday 15 August.

Full information on the programme of events can be found here. A dedicated website listing local events can be found here.

Kind regards,

Mrs Julia Knight

Lieutenancy Officer

County Hall

Taunton

Somerset   TA1 4DY

Tel:  01823 355509

Mobile: 07540 228 262

Road Closure Notice

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Emergency Road Closure: – ttro385308W(WS) -WAL – Beech Tree To Broadwood Road, Dunster

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (emergency) road closure at Beech Tree To Broadwood Road, Dunster which commenced  on 13th March 2025 – 2nd April 2025 (00:00 – 23:59) for a total of 21 days.

This will enable Walters to carry out works to collapsing carriageway on behalf of Somerset Council..

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site  is not permitted on this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Walters on 0117 982 7400, quoting reference: ttro385308W(WS) 

Please visit one.network  https://one.network/?tm=142609703 where you will see the map of the affected area (in red), together with the supplied diversion route (in blue).

Please note: this diversion route could be subject to change on review.

With regards
Road Closures Team
Email: ttro@somerset.gov.uk
Traffic Management, Road Safety and Parking Services
Somerset Council
County Hall
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
Web: www.somerset.gov.uk