Our next event at 7.15pm on Wednesday 2 November features Kyle Chivers of Firethought demonstrating the benefits of video marketing in a business.

Hosted at the Sawmill Inn, Berrynarnor, Kyle will explain his work in the field of video and how businesses can use it to promote themselves.

This event is free and open to all businesses operating in and around Combe Martin, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe.

Are you setting up a business or have just moved into the area? You’re most welcome to come along.

Please bring your marketing material and business cards so that you can network during the evening.

Our monthly breakfast networking session will be at 7.45am on Tuesday 15 November at the Landmark Theatre.

We welcome all businesses to these breakfasts where a bacon or sausage bap with juice and a coffee will be served for £6 per person. Pay on the day.

There will be time to enjoy friendly networking before the working day begins.

Please bring along your marketing materials and business cards.

Hele Corn Mill will be closing soon for the winter (remaining day is Friday Friday 28 October).

To celebrate the end of the season, Kathy and David are holding a MacMillan fundraising afternoon on Sunday 30 October from 1.30-5pm. There will be a selection of cakes and cream teas, no charges but a coin in the donation pot would be appreciated.

Do pop down with your families/friends if you get the chance, perhaps to warm up after a brisk walk on Hele beach.

Member 361 Energy will be hosting its annual 361 Energy Fair at Barnstaple Pannier Market on Sunday 6 November.

This free and unique event will feature the latest electric vehicles, environmental groups and a range of family activities plus 25 exhibitors offering renewable and energy-saving technologies.

The North Devon Journal is looking for more entries in its Community Awards, which close on Friday 4 November.

We have fantastic community heroes, so let's make sure that the three Combes are well represented among the winners by entering them at northdevonjournal.co.uk/ndjcommunityawards

The categories are:

COMMUNITY CHAMPION: An outstanding and selfless individual who makes their community a better place to live through their actions. Someone who has shown true commitment and gone to extraordinary lengths over time to improve community life.

YOUNG HERO: A child (aged 14 or under) who makes you want to burst with pride. Someone who, in his or her young life, has already displayed remarkable courage and provides an example for others to follow.

YOUNG COMMUNITY CHAMPION: An individual, aged 19 years or under, who has gone to great lengths to improve the community in which they live. They will be an exceptional advocate of what the youth of today should be.

HERO OF THE YEAR: An individual who has improved the lives of those around them and battled against the odds to fight for something they believe in. This award recognises an individual who has put themselves in danger to help or to save the life of another through a selfless act of bravery.

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER: An individual or group who has made a real difference to people’s lives in their charity fundraising efforts. These people consistently go the extra mile for others.

COMMUNITY GROUP: This award recognises and rewards a community group which has made an exceptional contribution to North Devon. Their not-for-profit work will have involved local people. Small or large, all groups will be considered in respect of their value to the community.

ENVIRONMENTAL HERO: An individual who has improved the lives of their community through a commitment to environmental issues and who is a great example to residents of all ages about the positive impact we can have by working together and making changes, big and small, to how we live.

GOOD NEIGHBOUR: Taking care of a neighbour’s child and looking out for our neighbours when they need help may seem like simple acts but these are part and parcel of what a good neighbour should do. These, among many other acts which require greater sacrifice of time and effort, will be considered in finding our Good Neighbour. This award is for the person whose acts of neighbourliness and graciousness have touched those around them.

TEACHER OF THE YEAR: An individual who, through their enthusiasm and genuine commitment, can truly inspire their pupils.

Good luck!

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