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Good luck, welcome home and happy birthday to …

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:13:53 +0100

Good luck to Sarah Wearne and her fiancé on their wedding day on Saturday 26th July

Welcome home Richard, Erica Whiteley (nee Gooch), Madison & Jackson who have just moved back to Swimbridge.

Happy belated 40th birthday to Louise Young (Chair of Swimbridge School PTFA) on Tuesday 22nd July.

The Police Juniors

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:13:05 +0100

The POLICE JUNIORS event held on Friday 11 July, organised by PC Glyn Clark, was a fantastic success. I’ve never seen traffic move so slowly through the village with all that police presence! Best wishes to PC Glyn Clark and his fiancé, Donna who were married at St James Church, Swimbridge on…

Swimbridge School Summer Fair

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:12:31 +0100

Raised £770 for the School PTFA funds.

Theatre on the Move was a phenomenal success!

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:11:07 +0100

Theatre on the Move was a phenomenal success.

Directed by Saskia Verton-Smith and John Surman, and written by three local playwrights Tricia De Voysey, Rosie Godfrey and Hayley Graham, the four short plays set in four stunning locations, proved to be a big hit with the audiences. The feedback has…

Jubilee Hall Plans

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:10:19 +0100

The architect plans for the improvements to the Jubilee Hall have now been drawn up. The site has had some severe restrictions due to location of the sewerage pipe which lies at an angle to the back of the hall which a building cannot be erected within 3 metres either side of the pipe. In…

More fundraising events …

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:09:32 +0100

The Village Hall is receiving lots of ideas for fundraising events to help with the improvement scheme – these include the Swimbridge Summer Street Party (organised by Amy McLaughlin and Trish O’Sullivan), a Grease Night, a Burns Night and much, much more. Don’t miss it, come and be part of it –…

Another Fantastic Fundraising Opportunity …

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:08:18 +0100

The Jubilee Hall has been given a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for the Hall by being involved again in the 2008 Rotary International Mega Draw. £1 a ticket and every £1 from the sale of each ticket goes to the charity selling them – in our case the Jubilee Hall and other village…

Swimbridge Parish Council - Wed 13th August

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:06:45 +0100

Please note there is no meeting in July.

The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 13 August.

Please note in the interim planning applications will be considered by the Parish Council on: TBA - in the Jubilee Hall.

Everyone welcome.

To contact the Parish Clerk please phone Lee Wadsworth…

Swimbridge Lunch Club - Tuesday 19th August

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:05:12 +0100

Tuesday 19th August from 12 noon – 1.30 pm

Great opportunity to enjoy wonderful home cooked food in a great atmosphere with friendly people. Only £3 for starter, main course, pudding & tea/coffee

– a great price! No need to book, just turn up.

For info contact Vera Knight on 830668

Lunchtime BBQ at Freds - Sunday 27th July

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:03:48 +0100

Sunday 27th July from 12.30 noon

LUNCHTIME BBQ AT FRED’S

BBQ meats provided but please bring a plate of salad or a dessert for the table. Also bring your own drink. Cost £5. There will be a raffle. Please let Jane Cox know if you are going so that she can cater accordingly – 01271 344050. In…

Youth Activity Session - Friday 1st August

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:02:18 +0100

Friday 1st August, 10.30 am – 1.30 pm

The Devon Youth Service will be bringing their mobile unit to Swimbridge Jubilee Hall car park on 1st August. Various activities including sumo suits! For ages 12 – 19 years.

Summer Beach Picnic Party - Sun 7th August

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:00:22 +0100

On Westward Ho! beach. Park at Northam Burrows car park near the visitor centre. Further details from Brian Good on 830982. In aid of Swimbridge Twinning Association.

Congratulations to Swimbridge School pupils

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:16:00 +0100

.... who won the 2008 North Devon tag rugby championship.

Swimbridge Village Street Party - Sat 23rd August

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:14:30 +0100

Don’t miss it … great opportunity to take part in a community street party on Saturday 23rd August in Swimbridge High Street. BBQ, live music, fun and games. Raffle prizes wanted – so if you know someone that will donate prizes please contact Amy. Great party atmosphere suitable for all the…

News from Swimbridge Parish Council

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:10:50 +0100

The new Parish Councillors that were recently co-opted onto the Parish Council are Eddie Dennis and Gail Rogers. Your Parish Councillors are Ray Liverton, Solomon Singh, Bob King, Andy Comerford, Michael Crumpton, Eddie Dennis and Gail Rogers. The Parish Clerk is Lee Wadsworth who can be…

Swimbridge Parklands Committe

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:56:34 +0100

Swimbridge Parklands wants to monitor the views of the village about the need for a park, to test whether the village is happy for us to speak on your behalf (at planning committee meetings for example). We will be circulating a petition door to door setting out the committee's aims, or you can…

Piano Recital - St James Tuesday 22 July at 7.30 pm

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:53:53 +0100

An evening of well known and memorable piano pieces will be performed at St James Church in Swimbridge on Tuesday 22 July at 7.30 pm. Tickets cost £10 and include a glass of wine and light refreshments.

Tickets available from Arnold Bradbury, Tanglewood, Goodleigh, Barnstaple, EX32 7NA or…

Swimbridge Twinning Association

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:52:04 +0100

... has just returned from another highly successful visit to our twinning village in Normandy, Sainte Honorine du Faye, in May. A great time was had by all visiting the historic town of Rouen and taking part in various events laid on by the French hosts.

For Sale: Ikea Dining Room Chairs

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:46:13 +0100

6 Brand New Bertil Beech IKEA dining room chairs – still boxed (shaker design). www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60114980 £15 each.

Also available 6 brand new Lenda Chair pads (light red) at £2 each. www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30099858

Call Malcolm or Julie Whitton on 01271…

The Big Breakfast ..

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:45:17 +0100

.. and book sale was a great success - funds will be put towards the Hall improvement funds.

The architect’s draft sketches of the Hall will be available for the sub committee to see in July.

A note from PC Glen Clark

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:42:37 +0100

PC Glen Clark, our Neighbourhood Beat Manager has asked to include his note in the newsletter:

“I am writing to you in regards to reports of intimidating and threatening behaviour being committed by individuals in Swimbridge, specifically along the Station Hill area. What concerns me most is…

Meeting to discuss reforming of Swimbridge Youth Club

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:40:56 +0100

Unfortunately, only Len Watson & Julie Whitton attended this meeting with PC Glyn Clark and PCSO Hannah Denton so as yet we are unable to report any developments.

If you are interested in setting up the youth club  Hannah 0845 2777444 or Julie on 830311

Latest Parish Council Minutes etc

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:19:34 +0100

Fitness Pilates Class – Now Tuesdays and Thursdays

Tue, 20 May 2008 22:28:24 +0100

(Tues starts as from the 10th June) 6.15–7.15 pm, Jubilee Hall.

Due to popular demand, a SECOND CLASS is starting every Tuesday evening as from 10th June (AS WELL AS the Thursday class which has already started) .

A blend of exercises from Pilates and Yoga that will help to harmonise the mind…

Thank you to Yves Clark ...

Tue, 20 May 2008 22:26:35 +0100

... of Barnstaple Hill for cutting the grass around the Jubilee Hall. Yves has offered to cut the grass on a regular basis. However it would be very helpful if someone could share it with him. If you can lend a hand please let Julie know on 830311 – many thanks. The reason we have requested…

Swimbridge Post Office IS staying Open!

Tue, 20 May 2008 20:33:12 +0100

FANTASTIC NEWS! Syd & Bernie Pring Ellis have just been notified by the Post Office that Swimbridge Post Office is one the of post offices staying open.

Did you know that as well as Postal Services you can go in and top up your mobile, buy foreign currency (commission free!), insure your house …

Dog 'Litter' Bin

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:15:05 +0100

Mike Clift has asked for it to be mentioned 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.

WANTED: Handyman or Woman

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:11:38 +0100

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…

FreeSat from the BBC & ITV Launches

Wed, 07 May 2008 08:44:38 +0100

Not to be confused with FreeSatFromSky, (which was hastily launched when the BBC announced Freesat), it currently offers 80 TV and Radio channels at startup and there will be over 230 by year end. Similar to Freeview in it's lineup the main benefit is to offer HDTV UK Wide, it also has the capacity…

Kids Set To Grow

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:30:31 +0100

Parish Council Agenda & Minutes Download Here . . .

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:43:41 +0100