Belstone Springwatch?
Spring has ‘sprung’ and one would-be mother blue bit is certainly busy preparing her new home in readiness. Thanks to…
Ospreys Over Belstone
I expect many people saw and heard the two strange machines flying over the village this afternoon. Here’s a few…
Hedgerow Management
The Greener Belstone Page now has a video which is all about hedgerow management and the benefits of traditional hedgelaying…
Election Candidates: 6th May 2021
Please see the links below for the ‘Statement of Persons Nominated’ for the Police & Crime Commissioner and DCC Elections…
Belstone Cricket Club – News
Exciting News from Peter Hammond: The Belstone Cricket Club and Trustees have agreed that alternative sports for all ages and…
100 Club Draw
Here are the results of the Village Hall 100 Club Draw for January and February: January: Mike Ward; Poppy Horn…
Snow Moon
Many of us have watched the Snow Moon over the last few days. Chris Walpole took these two photos, on…
Hedgelaying
A good well managed hedge is vitally important, not just to keep livestock in the fields but also as a…
Need Entertainment in Lockdown?
Chris Walpole would like to cheer you up during lockdown by sharing a few of his YouTube videos of some…
“Climate Change Solutions”
Opportunity for Covid-safe learning on “Climate Change Solutions” Greener Belstone would like to bring your attention to a free, online…
Greener Belstone
Welcome to Belstone Community Website’s newest partner – Greener Belstone – a new village initiative for green issues. A group…
Snowdrop Sunday – Cancelled
The Children’s Hospice South West Belstone Friends’ Group are sorry to announce that the 7th January Snowdrop Sunday Garden Opening…
Grant Applications to Sticklepath and Belstone School Charity
Applications for financial support are invited from young people, aged under 25 years, who live in the parishes of Belstone…
Dormice in Skaigh Valley
During lockdown our very own amateur film maker and historian, Chris Walpole, has been sorting out his collection of films…
Message From The Beacon Editor
Regrettably, our wonderful golden Beacon will not be delivered in February (and probably March) due to the current lockdown. However,…
Village Hall Closed
The Belstone Village Hall Management Committee are very sorry to announce that, in line with lockdown directives from Tuesday 5th…
New Parish Clerk Required
Belstone Parish Council is seeking a new Parish Clerk and Finance Officer to commence on 1st April 2021 The post…
The Great Conjunction
“Jupiter and Saturn were clearly visible to the naked eye, close together and low down in the western sky, three…
Wreath Thank You
Thank you to the many, many of you who have displayed a wreath either on a gate or a door….
Online Petition for School Bus
The Bonnett family and Ella Curnow have asked us to publicise the following petition regarding, what they feel, is the…
BBC Countryfile – Belstone Clapping
The Belstone ‘Clapping for NHS’ film which was shot at 8pm over several Thursdays in April and May can still…
Village Hall Hundred Club Draw Results
Here are the results of the Belstone Village Hall 100 Club £10 Draw for November and December followed by the…
West Devon Christmas Recycling
Recycle this season . . . . If you are a garden waste subscriber, you can put trees up to…
Belstone Church Services – December
Unfortunately, due to current restrictions, we have decided to cancel the Christingle & Toy Service planned for the 6th December,…
The Tors Opens Its Doors for Christmas
We are very happy to open the doors again from Wednesday 2nd December. It’s our first Christmas in the pub…
Belstone – Ministry of Defence Compensation Payments
DISTRIBUTION OF PAYMENTS 2020 Notice on Behalf of the Belstone Commoners’ Association Given the current situation regarding the Coronavirus, the…
Belstone Village Car Park Policy
The Belstone Parish Council would like everyone to note the car park policy adopted 20th October 2020. To read the…
CHSW Christmas Cards
The Belstone Friends’ Group are, as usual, selling Christmas cards in aid of Children’s Hospice South West and, this year,…
Avian Influenza
There have been a number of Avian Influenza cases in the UK, one of which is in Devon. This has…
Road Closure in Skaigh Lane – Belstone
The road from Skaigh Lodge to Ladywell, Sticklepath is due to be closed from Monday 30th November to Friday 4th…
Post Office on Tuesday 10th November
The Village Hall is now closed, at least until December 2nd, in accordance with current Lockdown regulations. However, it has…
Services at St Mary’s Belstone
In line with the current lockdown directives, St Mary’s Church, Belstone will not be open for services but will be…
100 Club Draw
Here are the results of the Belstone Village Hall 100 Club £10 Draw for September and October: – September: 48….
Telling Our Stories . . .
. . . Finding Our Roots – an Okehampton Exhibition 26th-31st October in the Museum of Dartmoor Life, Okehampton. Also…
The Cliff
Why not take a walk from Belstone along the north side of Belstone Cleave towards Sticklepath and you too can,…
Time to Think About Hedges
Firstly, a request from the Parish Council. Now that such action is permitted, please can all residents with hedgerows and…