Local Contacts

Jubilee Hall - Swimbridge

Andy Comerford, Haven Cottage, Barnstaple Hill, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PQ - 01271 830774 

Bookings: Paula Swanson - 01271 831235


Mobile Library Visits - Swimbridge

Jacqui Mackenzie, North Devon Library & Record Office, Tuly St, Barnstaple, EX31 1EL - 01271 388621 

Mobile: 07773 360362

Calling Tuesdays fortnightly from 03/01/06, stopping at:- Post Office 11.45am - 12.15pm. 

Web site: Devon Libraries Website


Refuse Collection 

Greensweep Direct, North Devon District Council, Civic Centre, Barnstaple, EX31 1EA

01271 374776   Email: greensweepdirect@northdevon.gov.uk

Refuse Collection day is Tuesday. Alternate weeks for black and green wheelie bins. 

Web site: www.northdevon.gov.uk


Swimbridge  Parish Church & Gunn Chapel - Rector

Swimbridge  Parish Church & Gunn Chapel - Rector

Vacancy, The Rectory, Barnstaple Hill, Swimbridge, EX32 0PH

01271 830068   Email:

Church of St James the Apostle, Swimbridge

Churchwarden: Vera Knight - 830668 and Mark Haworth-Booth - 830267 (email markhaworthbooth@gmail.com)

Acting Chair, PCC:  David Netherway - 830587

Chapel of the Holy Name, Gunn.

Deputy warden: Arnold Bradbury 342715


Swimbridge Bellringers

Mr P Saunders, 10 St James Close, Swimbridge Newlands, Barnstaple, 

EX32 0PA - 01271 830185  


Swimbridge Church of England Primary School

Mr G D Reed, C of E Primary School, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PJ  - 01271 830437   

Email: admin@swimbridge-primary.devon.sch.uk

Web site: www.swimbridge.ik.org


Swimbridge Parish Clerk

Mrs Lee Wadsworth, The Mill House, Mill Court, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PR - 01271 830705  

Email: leew_520@hotmail.co.uk

Can be contacted on Parish matters, and those matters needing the attention of the Parish Council.


Swimbridge Parish Council

Mr R Liverton (Chairman), Daysprings, Dennington Hill, Swimbridge, EX32 0PX -  01271 830647

Councillors: Mr A Comerford 830774: Mike Crumpton 830030; Mr R King;  Meetings usually 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at Swimbridge School.


Swimbridge Parklands

Judith Thompson, Chapel House, Barnstaple Hill, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PQ - 01271 830006 

Formerly SNAP (Swimbridge Needs A Park)


Swimbridge Post Office

The Post Office, The Square, Swimbridge, Barnstaple, EX32 0PF - 01271 830229

Opening hours:- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9am - 1pm and 2 - 5.30pm. Thursday, Saturday 9am - 1pm. 

Collection times:-  Monday - Friday 6.45am, 10am, 4.45pm, Saturday 10.30am. Sunday 12 noon.

Usual sub Post office services - stamps, benefits, licences. Stationery


Swimbridge Pre-school

Sarah Smith, Pre-School, Old School Rooms, Watergate, Swimbridge, EX32 0PR -  01271 830693 

Playgroup meet Mon - Fri 9.15-11.45 at Old School Room, Watergate. 01271 830357


Parent Teacher Association Swimbridge C of E Primary School.


Swimbridge Twinning Association

Chairman: Mr Bob Bateman. 01271 830649

Twinned with St.Honorine-du-Fay in Calvados, France. Families register with the association, which arranges exchange visits for families to and from Swimbridge. Also arrange visits to the surrounding area - shopping, historic sites, Exmoor etc. Various fundraising activities, help finance trips etc.




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