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Thank you to Swimbridge Parish Council for funding the website for another year and a big thank you to Julie Whitton without whom there would be little news to post on this website, the majority of which is taken from the village newsletter she regularly produces, thanks Jools!
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Apologies for the recent lack of updates, so much to do, so little time!
The Glebe Field Plans by Pearce Construction (Bple) Ltd on behalf of The Exeter Diocesan Board has revised the proposals for the land. The proposal is now for the erection of 16 dwellings together…
Georgie won the Devon Novice U13 Floor and Vault Gymnastic
Championship at Exeter on Sunday 4 October. Well done.
Is on Sat 5th December from 2—7 pm in the Jubilee Hall.
If you would like to book a table (£5 per table), please contact Julie on 830311.
Jim Gardiner, architect from David Wilson Partnership gave an excellent presentation last Wednesday on the Jubilee Hall plans. David Netherway also displayed the streamside garden plans. The plans…
A colleague received a call from a 'representative' of BT, informing me that he was disconnecting me because of an unpaid bill. He demanded payment immediately of £31.00, or it would be £118.00 to…
The plans of the proposed Jubilee Hall extension and a model of the building will be on view at the Jubilee Hall on Wed 7th October from 3pm— 9pm.
The Architect, Jim Gardiner of David Wilson…
Rev’d Peter Bowers & Dick Croft (of St Paul’s Church, Landkey congregation) did an abseil down St Paul’s Church tower last Sunday on 27 Sept in aid of the repairs to the Church. From where I was…
by David Netherway
We have had some very encouraging news from the Lottery.
An application was made several weeks ago to the Changing Places, Community Spaces fund which is part of the National…
are looking for someone to help the Pre-school Supervisor during 'Lunch Club' for an hour every Monday and Wednesday during term time.
If you are interested or require any further details please…
The next Parish Council meeting takes place on Wednesday14th October at 7.30 pm in the Jubilee Hall.
All welcome.
Thirty-two people turned up for the Christmas Song—a great success.
We are waiting for a date for the next rehearsal and studio recording—watch this space for details.
If you want to be part of…
Last Sunday evening around 8pm a 13 year old local girl lost her beloved cat to an inconsiderate motorist, speeding yet again through Swimbridge.
‘Fish’ a much loved 21⁄2 year old ginger cat was…
Camel Racing Sat 17th Oct, 7.30 pm Jack Russell Skittle Alley
Come and have a flutter and some fun, and maybe win, at the camel race evening.
All are welcome, Free admission.
For further info…
EVERY £1 from the sale of the tickets goes to the charity selling them.
In our case, the £1 will go to SWIMBRIDGE and we could raise up to £200
BUY A TICKET & HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FAB…
The Vegetable & Produce Show on Saturday 19th September held in the Jubilee Hall was a great success. Thank you to Sim Day and Ian McLaughlin for organising and to the makers of all those scrummy…
submitted by Cllr David Luggar
The Cycle Club youth team meet every Saturday outside Forches fish & chip shop at 9 am. They have fully qualified coaches (one woman and one man) who are fully CRB…
Friday 16 October, 7.30 pm Jubilee Hall
Josh & Jerome Pring Ellis and Mervyn Dalling have been very busy putting together a fantastic film of Theatre on the Move 2009.
We hope all the cast, crew and…
is on Sat 5th Dec from 2 — 7 pm, Jubilee Hall.
If you would like to book a table (£5 per table) to sell items please contact Julie on 830311.
Chris King’s funeral took place at St Peter’s Church in West Buckland on Friday 14th August. The service was followed by private interment with full military honours.
The North Devon Journal…
It is with great sadness that we report in Swimbridge Newsletter and website that Chris King was tragically killed in the Nad e Ali district of Central Helman Province on Wednesday 22nd July 2009.
…
A BIG thank you to everyone who took part
• the directors—John Surman & Saskia Verton Smith - amazing!!
• our talented writers—wow!
• the cast - read your reviews - they are phenomenal
• the…
A big thank you to all those who were involved in Swimbridge Pre- School’s 25th Anniversary party and to all those who came to support us on the day. We hoped you enjoyed it and agree with us that…
Swimbridge Twinning Association
Early in May Swimbridge Twinning Assoc entertained 27 friends from Sainte Honorine Twinning Assoc in Normandy.
They arrived on the 8th May and were entertained…
Swimbridge Parklands Committee (also known as SNAP) has 16 members (including 3 young people) representing various village community groups. SNAP began life as a sub committee of the Parish Council…
Many thanks to everyone who ran in Swimbridge Run or volunteered. We had an amazing 97 volunteers involved in making the event happen through stewarding, registration, cooking 85 breakfasts, etc. …
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