by Alan Quick

A CREDITON man who walked 10 miles to Exeter to work a night shift on the Bramble Ward, the children's ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital is among a number of people being praised as "snow heroes".

Nurse Reg Barker, of Crediton High Street, walked for three hours from Crediton to Exeter to work his night shift on the ward during Thursday night and Friday morning, March 1 and 2.

Reg posted an image of himself walking with the caption "Earnest (Shackleton) would go…Strolling to work tonight haha.

He received many comments on "Facebook", Kevin Osborne writing: "This man should be given a medal. NHS nurse walks three hours one way to work. Dedication to help others. Well done Reg."

Emma Donne wrote: "Only you Reg. You are truly one in a million."

Celia Pitts commented: "Reggie you are a true diamond" and Liz Lane commented: "What a man…all credit to you Reg."

Reg added that he enjoyed his venture and working the night shift.

PRESCRIPTIONS

Staff at Crediton doctors’ surgeries have also been praised. The "Courier" caught up with Beth Lewis of the New Valley Practice when she was walking around the town delivering prescriptions to people unable to collect them.

Beth took her daughter Phoebe (7) with her and after walking around the town was looking forward to a warm cup of tea.

The Red weather warning alert resulted in Crediton firefighters being on duty for much of yesterday, Thursday and until 2am this morning, Friday, March 2.

Call-outs included helping a local farmer deliver water to cattle unable to access a supply due to frozen pipes.

Many of the firefighters slept the night in the fire station to be ready for action as and when required.

Snow chains were fitted to the fire appliances.

Crew members were also on duty at the station today, Friday.

North Tawton fire crews were also on duty last night until 2am.

4x4 VEHICLES

Many other people have been checking on neighbours and assisting where needed, some 4x4 vehicle owners driving when and where required to help others.

Other emergency services staff have been on duty and Devon County Council staff have been spreading salt and using snow ploughs to help try to clear main roads.

Many shop and business staff and other people went above and beyond the call of duty to help others.

GP Dr Susan Taheri arrived at Bow Medical Practice by tractor this morning, Friday, March 2, thanks to local resident, Chris Burrows.

• Do you know a "snow hero" who should be thanked for their service?

If so, please email Alan Quick with as much detail as possible, at: [email protected] .

Alternatively, write to: Alan Quick, Editorial Manager, "Crediton Courier", 102 High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF.