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Braunton Travis Perkins For all your building & landscaping projects
Open for trade & non trade
Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 12.00
BRAUNTON & DISTRICT U3A
Monthly meetings in the Parish Hall, 1st Tuesday of the month. Next meeting 6th August. This months speaker is Ruth Croome talking about “Mercy Ships”. Entry £2 includes tea/coffee and a biscuit. Members only, new members welcome, sign up on the day. For more information on U3A activities check the Braunton U3A website.
BRAUNTON LIBRARY
Every Monday, Under 5's, Mini Readers, read a story and have a sing song and craft, term time only 10.30 - 11.45. Every other Monday Crochet & coffee 2 - 4pm, enquire in library for details. Tuesdays Lego Club 3.30 - 4.30. Wednesday 10.30 - 12. Little Ones Stay & Play
Creative Writing second Wednesday of the month 1 - 3pm. £2 1st Friday of the month Art Box 3.30 - 4.30. £1
Saturdays Lego Club 10 - 12.15
Volunteers required to help with Library extra opening, 2 hours a month would make a difference. Other activities and events are all advertised on our Facebook page and website. Did you know that we have a free service delivering books to your door (Braunton area) if you are unable to get to the library? If you think you or someone else would benefit from the Devon Libraries Home Library Service then please contact us on 01271 812808
CHRISTCHURCH, BRAUNTON
Community Café meets every Thursday at Christchurch 2.30 - 4.30pm. Come along and enjoy a warm welcome, a cuppa and home made cake - all for just £1.50. All ages welcome. See you there.
BRAUNTON ART GROUP
Annual exhibition and art sale. For the first time we have an Open Call for local artists who wish to exhibit with us! They can contact us at brauntonartgroup@gmail.com
THE BRAUNTON MUSEUM AND INFORMATION
How can you win £100? By buying a draw ticket in our 50th anniversary draw. The museum is open Monday - Thursday 10 - 3pm and Friday 10 - 1pm. Lots to see at the museum and helpful volunteers to advise. Visit us soon.
BRAUNTON FUNDRAISING GROUP FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
Please keep supporting Cancer Research when you are out and about . Statistics released from the charity reveal remarkable success in many fields of research. We are doing our bit to help! Coffee and Crafts morning - September 14th at Braunton Parish Hall. Admission £1.50.
BRAUNTON PARKINSON’S CAFE
Second Monday of the month at the Vivian Moon Centre, Chaloners Road, Braunton, EX33 2ES - 10.30 -12noon. A Parkinson’s Cafe is specifically for people with Parkinson’s, their partners, carers, family and friends to meet together for a cuppa and a chat in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. It is organised by volunteers from Parkinson’s UK and the Rotary Club of Braunton Caen. Please join us for a chat and the opportunity to make new friends. Contact Sarah on 01271 816150 or just turn up.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BRAUNTON CAEN MEMORY CAFÉ
Last Wednesday of the month at the Vivian Moon Centre, Chaloners Road, Braunton, EX33 2ES 2-4pm
A memory café is a friendly and informal café with a warm Rotary welcome in a relaxed atmosphere, for people with memory problems. Please come and join us for a chat, fun and refreshments, as well as making new friends. It is free of charge. Just turn up or contact Geoff on 01271 815377.
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Unit 20 Farm Road, Caddesdown
“Could you spare an hour or two to help your local community through volunteering for Devon Air Ambulance. We have a host of volunteering opportunities to offer
• Retail Volunteer – support one of our 20 charity shops & e-commerce team, warehouse operation,
• Fundraising Volunteer – box collections, supermarket collections, delivering community talks, support events and logistics
• Head Office Volunteer – support with administration
No experience necessary as we offer a full induction, training, and friendly support.
Volunteering is hugely rewarding and allows you to connect to your community and support others by raising important funds. Even helping with the smallest tasks can make a big difference to the people of Devon and help save lives! Volunteering is a great way to meet people, boost your wellbeing, develop new skills and gain experience. Volunteering with DAA is fun and flexible and can fit in with your lifestyle and around other commitments.
So, why not pop into your local DAA shop and chat to one of our store managers or a volunteer. You can also visit our website www.daat.org/volunteer -with-us to find out more about volunteering and it’s benefits or contact our Volunteer Engagement Officer, Charlotte Fleetwood on 01392 466 666 or email volunteer@daat.org”
Looking for flexible work this summer that lets you soak up the sun while earning some extra cash? We're on the hunt for self-employed couriers to join our team, delivering and collecting parcels in your local community. We have a range of opportunities available, whether that be regular work 6 days per week or flexible days as you desire.
Why you’ll love working with us:
Up to £150 New starter payment*, Competitive rates of pay, Stay Local, deliver parcels in your own community.
What you’ll need:
A Full driving licence and access to a car or van. An iOS or Android smartphone Proof of Rights to work in the UK.
To apply and for more information visit www.beacourier.co.uk or download our "Evri Courier Community App" from Google Play or the App Store. Once you’ve started with us, speak to your local team about incentive payments you may qualify for. *New starter payment is subject to terms and conditions and certain qualifying criteria.
Councils to Tackle Abandoned Vehicles in Braunton
There has been an increase in the number of abandoned vehicles being reported in Braunton, and the Parish Council are coordinating a response with North Devon Council and are in close contact with the Police. The Council has had a problem with unauthorised vehicles in Caen Street car park for some months and during the busy summer period these spaces are needed for the additional visitors. Vehicles being abandoned elsewhere in the village are taking up spaces needed by residents, visitorsandcarers.
Of course, the vehicle owner may be abroad or the vehicle may have broken down but if it is suspicious you can contact the relevant authorities. If you think it may have been abandoned you can first check if a car is taxed or mot’d by visiting the government website vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/
When to Contact North Devon Council - An abandoned vehicle with no tax or mot can be reported to northdevon.gov.uk/environment/ street-care/abandoned-vehicles
NDC may investigate vehicles which are alleged to be abandoned. Abandonment is considered likely if atleastoneofthefollowingapplies:
When to contact the Police - You can only report a vehicle with no MOT to the police if it’s being used on a road. You can not report abandonedvehiclestothePolice.
When to contact the DVLA - To report a vehicle that appears to be untaxed but is being used or kept on the road it can reported on the government website here contact.dvla.gov.uk/reportuntaxed-vehicle
Hedgehog Highway Project
Can you help us to make Braunton a more hedgehog friendly parish? Did you know that hedgehogs can travel up to 2 miles a night! If you have a wall or fencing around your property this could be inhibiting access to allow them to forage for food and meet mates. A Hedgehog Highway is a 5 inch gap in a fence or wall allowing access for Hedgehogs.
Braunton Parish Council have signed up for the Hedgehogs R Us Highway Project and are offering free hedgehog shaped fence surrounds to raise awareness to the plight of Hedgehogs. The fence surrounds are made of recycled plastic and can be easily fitted to allow hedgehogs to travel through your neighbourhood. The surroundsarefreeandavailable
Braunton Parish Council
Clerk’s Office
Chaloners Road
Braunton Devon, EX33 2ES
Phone: 01271 812131
Email: info@brauntonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Web: www.brauntonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Facebook.com/BrauntonParishCouncil
Twitter: @brauntonparish
Hours: 09.00 - 12.00 Monday - Friday
Tracey Lovell, Clerk to the Council
Angela Corner, Senior Council Officer
Julie Spain, Admin Assistant
from the Parish Council office next to the library. Get the whole family involved to help make your garden more hedgehog friendly. For further information on the project visit https://hedgehogsrus.co.uk/
Meeting Calendar 2024
Full council meetings are held in the Council Chamber and additional meetings, to primarily consider planning applications, are held virtually. Councillor Surgeries are held in the Parish Hall on the first Saturday of alternate months.
Full Council Meeting, 7pm Tuesday 13th August 2024
Additional Council Meeting, 7pm Tuesday 27 August 2024
Councillor Surgery - Parish Hall 10.30am Saturday 3 August 2024
Phoenix Care at Home Ltd Are Recruiting CARERS in the BRAUNTON AREA
Various Shifts Available Ring 01271 816577 to find out more or pop in to our office
2 Caen Shopping Centre Braunton, EX33 1EE
Pudding’s perfect match - could it be you?
Pudding is a six-year-old little Collie cross at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe Rehoming Centre. He is looking for a loving home with patient and understanding adopters who will take things at his pace.
Once Pudding knows and trusts you, you will find him to be loving and affectionate. With the people he knows, he runs to greet them and showers them with kisses. It takes a bit of time to build a bond with Pudding as he is a shy and sensitive boy. When you are friends with Pudding you can enjoy endless games of ball, playing with his soft toys and chasing him around the garden. He likes a fuss and seeks reassurance from his people. He loves to go for walks, have a good explore, and enjoy lots of sniffs.
Pudding thrives on the company of other dogs and would benefit from having daily opportunities to socialise with other canines. Adopters will need to be able to lift him into the car, and once he is in there, he travels well.
He has never lived in a home before and is fearful of indoor areas. It will take time and patience to increase confidence. Pudding is looking for a home with adult adopters with no visiting young children. He will need a quiet home environment with a minimal number of visitors. It would be beneficial for him to live in a home with a playful, confident dog, and he will need to live without cats or other small furries. Pudding’s garden will need to be safe and secure.
Elise Watson, Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe says “Pudding is a wonderful companion with so much love to give, but he requires a special home that understands his needs and is willing to help him build his confidence at his own pace. We are confident that, with the right adopters, Pudding will thrive and become a cherished member of the family.”
If you think you can offer Pudding a forever home, please visit https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/ crossbreed/3443864 for more information.
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Braunton Community Garden UPDATE.
VENUE: Braunton Academy @ the vole, next to the Tennis Courts. Huge developments have been made and the contract has finally been signed. The project started 18 months ago, with additional previous research and requests for space, allotments having already taken place. We have also received kind donations of plants, veg and seeds from several members of the community, so a huge thanks for your kindness and support to help get this project up and running.
As you can see the area was overgrown and there are still areas that need clearing. The area hasn’t been utilised since pre covid, so it was a case of all hands-on deck. Clearing has started and a huge thanks to Eagle Plant Hire, who donated a mini digger to the project. 3 musketeers, Keith (our trained digger driver), Martin, and Andy spent the weekend clearing, digging, and saving the project months of hard slogger. We hope to open the garden in the autumn, if not before. With taught sessions from the wonderful Gardeners Co to be announced ASAP. So, check out the LWIB website and Facebook pages for updates. A huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, Braunton Academy and in particular Clive and Andy for all their hard work and helping us realise our vision. We look forward to sharing the space with you soon.
The Benita Community Project- Pop Up Friendship meals. This amazing project was started from sadness but has brought happiness and smiles, to so many. It isn’t a Foodbank, but an opportunity for people to come together, chat or have a meal if they like. Too early? Then bring a takeaway container/Lunch box and take the food home for later. There will be a free art and craft section, for young and old to sit, relax and have some fun during the session.
Dates: Tues 10th Sept, Tues 12th Nov, Tues 10th December @ Braunton Parish Hall 2-4.30pm
A big thank you to Mandy, Ioni and the team from The Benita Community Project, for everything you do. Also, a big thanks to Devon County Council Growing Communities Fund, for giving us a grant to support this amazing project and bring the Friendship meals to Braunton.
WE NEED YOU- From November we are hoping to add more Walk Leaders to cover the Wellbeing Walks, or if your project could benefit from trained Walk Leaders *** Contact LWIB and discuss accessing free training or would like further information, contact: connect@livewellinbraunton.co.uk
Meet sweet little Obi who although only just two and half years old believe it or not now needs to find his fourth time lucky new home. The first two he lost through no fault of his own and his most recent home was short lived as he found living with a young family and a dog just too stressful.
We are now looking for a quiet home where he can be the only pet with no young children. He is an extremely affectionate puss who loves human company and has been used to having someone around the home for a lot of the time. He wants nothing more than some cuddles, plenty of fuss made of him and someone to play with.
So far he has been a bit of a home bird and has had little experience of spending much time outside although he has shown a lot of interest in watching the birds in his fosterers garden! He would therefore need a safe garden area so he can take time to gain some confidence in enjoying the great outdoors a bit more although allowing access to his home when he wants would be essential.
Could you give this lovely young boy the quiet home and companionship he needs?
For more details on any club or event please ring the relevant number
Dance / Fitness / Diet Classes:
Dancing Feet Academy of Dance - 816213
Salsa & Flamenco Dance Lessons with Mercedes - 269146
Yoga with Jules - 07813 874121
Yoga with Simone - 07860 604698
Cardio Kick! - 07876 406077
Toddler Groups:
South Street Baby Group - 07776 261541
South Street Toddler Group - 07776 261541
Noisy Nippers @ South Street - 07776 261541
St Brannock’s Babies & Toddler Group - 07980 915660
Paratroopers Fitness for 3 - 5 yr olds with Laura - 07775 182391
Tag Rugby for Years 2, 3 and 4 with Laura - 07775 182391
Chatty Paces Running Group - Start at the Athletics Track - 07980 342144
Braunton Belly dance Club - 325793
Hypno Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth with Kristina - 07907508624
Women's Meditation and Relaxation Circle with Kristina - 07907508624
Paula Harrison Yoga - yoga@paulaharrison.eco - 07917 365318
Private/group yoga and somatic movement classes - 07738014383
Pilates, Yoga, Soundbaths and Over 60s sessions sue@sensegreaterpeace.co.uk
Clubs:
The Saturday SOB Club (SOB = Short of Breath) - 890217
Braunton Original Badminton Club - 374419 or 890185
Braunton Bridge Club - 07734 219859 www.bridgewebs.com/braunton
Braunton Camera Club - Meet on Monday evenings contact Chairpersons 07812753361/01271883306
Art group Thursdays at the Vivian Moon Centre 1pm to 3:30pm. Always open for new members! brauntonartgroup@gmail.com
The Village Quilters (4th Saturday) - 813460
Vivian Moon Community Centre Coffee Morning - 815924
Rotary Club of Braunton Caen. www.brauntoncaenrotary.co.uk
Rotary Club of Braunton - www.brauntonrotary.org
Empathy - need some company - See www.brauntonchurch.org
Air Cadets 722 Chivenor Squadron - 07920 091557
Aikido Club - 01769 560605 or 861243
Braunton Army Cadets - 07970 082963
Croyde Surf Lifesaving Club - 890101
Croyde Surf Club www.croydesurfclub.com
Braunton Karate Club - 07736 936738 unionkaratedo.com
