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Welcome to the new look Swimbridge website. It's been 3 years since the site was launched, so time for a spring clean and a bright new look for summer.
A big thank you to Julie Whitton without whom there would little news to post on this website, the majority of which is taken from the village newsletter she regularly produces, thanks Jools!
Hoping you all like the new look site, now that comments are enabled lets all make good use of them! Webmaster
The Parish Council AGM for the election of Parish Councillors will take place TONIGHT on Wednesday 14 May at 7.30 pm in the Jubilee Hall.
Everyone welcome.
The NEW Stream side garden will be discussed – see other news item. The next regular Parish Council meeting will take place on Wed 11…
Happy 50th birthday to Robert Dallyn for Monday 12th May
Also to Jinny Hedges on the 16th and Alan Gooch on the 17th May
Sizzling Steaks every Wednesday night (vegetarians welcome) to book call 01271 830366
Quiz night every Thursday at the Jack Russell Inn
LIVE MUSIC
TONIGHT Wed 14 May, 9pm, Exmoor Border Morris Dancers
Saturday 17th May LIVE BAND, Wilderland
Saturday 31st May LIVE BAND, Slack Alice
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At the Plant Sale there will be a chance for you to check out plans for a new community open space and garden alongside the streams of St James Churchyard.
Come along and add your comments and ideas on this exciting suggestion for our village.
This will be discussed at the Parish Council AGM…
Get ready for Gardening
For a large selection of locally grown plans ready for your garden, plus of course refreshments to enjoy whilst you choose. Also a chance to recycle any surplus plants you have. Isn’t it a shame to have to throw away those spare bedding plants, etc. Just bring them along…
Kelsang Pawo, Nomadic Monk & founder of 'The Gesar Foundation for Children'
Saturday 17th May, 11 am – 4pm, Jubilee Hall “HAPPINESS AND BUDDHIST PERSEPCTIVE”
FREE – please bring food to share.
For further info phone 830878
• Morning Walk (approx 3 miles). Leave Filleigh Village Hall at 10.30 am. Route goes long walk, triumphal arch temple, river bray, shamtown, ebrington tower, white hills, stags head, stags head field for picnic at 12.30 pm (bring your own).
• Afternoon walk (approx 3 miles): Leave stags head…
The next Swimbridge Lunch Club is on Tuesday 20th May (3rd Tuesday in the month) at 12 noon in the Jubilee Hall.
A Great opportunity to enjoy wonderful home cooked food in a great atmosphere with friendly people.
Only £3 for starter, main course, pudding and tea/coffee – a great price!
No…
Swimbridge Parklands. We have just been informed that the Developer will be submitting a revised scheme for the Glebe Field shortly which will address some but not all of the issues raised at the Planning Committee.
The plans will be re-advertised – watch this space for details.
The Swimbridge…
The next big breakfast (+ book sale) is on Sunday 25th May between 9.30am – 12 noon in the Jubilee Hall.
Only £4.50 for a full breakfast or £3 for something on toast (poached/ scrambled eggs, beans etc).
Alternatives available for vegetarians. A great price and a great opportunity to meet other…
At the Neighbourhood Watch meeting held on Friday 2nd May, many people expressed an interest in reforming the youth club, which is GREAT news. A meeting with PCSO Hannah Denton will take place on Friday 30th May, 6.30 pm in the Jubilee Hall.
If you are interested in being involved but can’t make…
No, not for me, Theatre on the Move is looking for an enthusiastic woman who is willing to read one line in the Church comedy – go on you know you want to (no experience needed just enthusiasm to have a go)!
They're not for me either, I'm a size 8! They are required for Theatre on the Move this July, If you can help please call Julie on 830311
The Village Hall Committee is looking for a willing volunteer to help keep the grounds of the village hall tidy during the summer.
If enough people come forward we could organise a rota. The grass is now growing and desperately needs cutting.
The Committee usually use a local contractor but we…
Mike Clift has asked it to mention that a dog litter bin has now been attached to the lamp post on the road in front of the allotments on the Square. Lee has stated that the bin will be emptied every week and has been kindly funded by the Parish Council.
Don’t miss it, come and be part of it ….
08’ Fringe Theatrefest is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be involved in this year’s event.
Come and be part of a fun and friendly team for jobs such as front of house, box office, first-aiders, technicians, “runners”, etc – all welcome.
This…
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We’re almost there …. let’s make our improved hall a reality.
Our community has already raised a fantastic £4,000 – we now just need another £2,750 to take the architect plans up to planning stage.
To raise the rest, lots of events are being organised but to get to the planning stage more…
The hall’s all spruced up thanks to Mick Bennett, Kelly Day, Amy McLaughlin, David Netherway Annie Urry-Clark, Saskia Verton-Smith and Julie Whitton for painting the village hall on Saturday 19th April. They managed to paint all the rooms on the day and it is now looking much brighter. Thank you…
The fundraising meeting for the hall was a success Amy McLaughlin and Trish O’Sullivan have come up with a great idea for a village street party – details will be available shortly. Other suggestions included a village lottery, a duck race, a 1940’s themed night, regular bingo, Sunday jazz, a…
Happy Birthday to Rachael for Wednesday, 23rd April. Rachael Gooch has just celebrated a special birthday and has now retired from the Post Office.
We all wish Rachael the very best with her new-found leisure time!
Maxine is now working at the Post Office on Wednesday and Thursday mornings…
There have been several reports of empty cider bottles in the river and along Hannaford Lane. As many as two a day are being collected from the river alone and a large number of empty cans have been discarded in the hedgerows along Hannaford Lane.
To whomever this concerns, PLEASE take your…
The recent pre-school sale of children's clothes, toys and equipment at St Johns Community Centre (next to Tesco) raised over £200 and another one is planned for the autumn. If your child is aged 2 and over and you would like more information on the pre-school, please contact the pre-school for an…
Jinny Hedges has reported the swallows are back in Archipark after their winter migration – we could be in for a hot summer.
was a big success. A huge thank you to Lee Wadsworth for doing all the cooking (and for her idea to run the event), to Sarah Smith, Saskia Verton-Smith, Ian Godfrey and Julie Whitton, for serving, waitressing and washing up, to Ian & Rosie Godfrey for donating the free-range eggs & to Clare Hall…
School Inspectors have given the thumbs up to Swimbridge Church of England Primary School saying the well-being and personal development of its pupils is outstanding. The Ofsted inspection team also upped the schools overall rating from “satisfactory” to “good”.
Personal development and well…
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