What is the format?

Format updating from 2027: changing from A4 monochrome photocopy to A5 part-colour format. An online edition will also be available as a PDF.

Who writes the content?

Content is supplied to the editors by local residents and members of local teams, clubs, committees and establishments. Items range from reports from local sports teams and factual information to event reports and recollections of previous eras in the villages.

How many people read it?

Approximately 120 residences in Lee and Lincombe receive a free copy. A large minority are holiday homes, extending the readership to many people new to the area.

A number of properties are also self-catering apartments, whose proprietors supply the News for their numerous guests. The Grampus Inn and Old Schoolroom Craft Shop also sell around 200 copies annually.

Readership varies with the season, with most copies sold during the summer months.

How is it funded?

The newsletter is purely non-profit. All costs are covered by advertisers and those purchasing the newsletter.

Who advertises?

We currently carry advertisements for local shops, services and classes, and holiday accommodation in Lee and Lincombe, plus businesses around Ilfracombe and North Devon.

Can I advertise for one issue?

Not usually. All advertising rates are based on advertising in three consecutive issues, representing one year.

An advert may be withdrawn, but refunds are at the discretion of the editors.

When and How Do I Pay?

Advertising payments must be received in full by one of the editors before the copy date of the issue that you wish your advert to start in.

Unpaid advertisements will not be carried. Payment is ideally by BACS – please contact us for the details.

I want to advertise – what do I do?

• Decide on the size of advert.
• Submit an advert of the correct size in a digital format such as JPEG, GIF or PNG.
• Alternatively, request our free simple ad design service.