EX33 - December 2022

Braunton

THE BRAUNTON MUSEUM AND INFORMATION

As we round up the year we would like to thank all those who have visited us in 2022. Saturday 3rd December we shall be open for the duration of the Braunton Christmas Market. Come in and have a coffee / tea or soup and take a browse round the museum. We shall close on Tuesday 20th December. On 13th February we shall reopen for mornings only and normal opening hours will resume in March. Happy Christmas to you all and see you in 2023 .

BRAUNTON FUNDRAISING GROUP FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK

Thank you to everyone for the support you have given us this past year. We shall have our popular Chocolate Tombola at the Braunton Christmas Market on Saturday 3rd December. We hope to see you there.

BRAUNTON & DISTRICT U3A

Monthly meeting Tuesday 6th December Dr Todd Gray “Barnstaple in the mid 1600’s”. Entry £1 includes tea/coffee and a biscuit. Members only, for more information on U3A activities check the U3A website.

BRAUNTON LIBRARY

Every Monday 11am to 11:45 Mini Readers Under 5's, read a story and have a sing song and craft Every other Monday Crochet & coffee 2 4pm, enquire in library for details. 3rd Monday of the month 4:30 5:30 adult book club, cuppa and chat about that month book

Creative Writing second Wednesday of the month 1 3pm Tuesdays Lego Club 3.30-4.30 Thursdays Board games10.30 12.30 Alternative Saturdays craft club 10:30 to 12:30, all welcome.

Volunteers required to help with Library Extra opening, 2 hours a month would make a difference. Need help with your laptop, tablet or phone Thursdays from 10.30, booking required.

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

CHRIST CHURCH BRAUNTON

Come and join us for our monthly Charity Coffee Morning, Saturday 10th December, from 10 ‘til 12. All the usual stalls & raffle with a Christmas flavour. The Community Café is open every Thursday in the hall, with hot/cold drinks and lovely cake, 2.30 4.30pm. Come and keep warm in good company! Look out for posters for the Christmas Craft morning to be held in early December too.

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.

Let

s have a really BIG Christmas for Care for Kids

Help raise funds for a child close to you this winter, by hosting a Care for Kids BIG Christmas fundraiser.

Want to have some festive fun with friends and family? Perhaps you want to bring some festivities to the office? Then organise a BIG Christmas fundraising event on behalf of Care for Kids North Devon.

Whether it's a cake sale at work, quiz night at your local, Christmas jumper day at school or an online raffle, Care for Kids can help you on your fundraising journey.

Host a fundraising event for Care for Kids and you'll be supporting local families who have a child diagnosed with a life threatening illness or condition. Head to the Care for Kids website, www.careforkidsnorthdevon.org.uk or email admin@careforkidsnorthdevon.org.uk if you need any resources to support your event.

If you don’t feel like hosting an event, you can donate directly to the BIG Christmas campaign online at www.justgiving.com/campaign/BIGChristmasfundraiser

Care for Kids Charity Manager, Jacky Massos, says: “There are lots of ways you can help our charity to continue its work supporting North Devon families, who are struggling with the awful reality of having a child diagnosed with a life threatening illness. Hosting a BIG Christmas fundraiser is just one of them. Let us know if you’re planning an event and we can help promote it and inspire others to do the same. Your help really makes a big difference to the families we support, at Christmas and all year round.”

How you can help:

• make a donation to the BIG Christmas campaign on Just Giving

• hold your own fundraising event or take on a challenge and set up a Just Giving page

• make a donation and send e-cards instead of traditional Christmas cards

• sign up to easyfundraising and raise donations every time you shop online (at no cost to you!)

• follow and like Care for Kids North Devon on social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram)

Care for Kids North Devon provides financial support to North Devon families who have a child diagnosed with a life threatening illness or condition. The charity also carries out enhancements at the children’s ward at North Devon District Hospital. For more information head to www.careforkidsnorthdevon.org.uk.

People in North Devon are being invited to remember someone they love this Christmas, while supporting the vital work of the region’s two hospice charities.

This December’s Light Up a Life appeal will give people the chance to come together and light a candle in memory of loved ones at a series of special church services in support of North Devon Hospice (NDH) and Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Services are taking place from December 4-11 in Barnstaple, Bideford, Torrington, Fremington, Woolsery and, Ilfracombe. They are open to everyone, not just those who have been supported by either hospice, and will offer heartening words of remembrance, carols and readings, as well as moments to reflect and remember those who are no longer with us.

Over the last 25 years, the Light Up a Life appeal has become a firm annual tradition in North Devon, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for the area’s two hospice charities.

Emma Perry, Head of Fundraising at CHSW, said: “Christmas can be such a poignant time of year and our Light Up a Life services offer people a special way to remember loved ones and celebrate their memories.”

Ali Hunt, Head of Fundraising at NDH, added: “We would love for you to join us at one of our services this year. Your support will make a huge difference to local people supported by our hospices, both over the Christmas period and in the years ahead.”

To make a donation to this year’s appeal or for more information about the church services, visit www.lual.co.uk

Light Up a Life 2022 service dates

Sunday 4 December: Fremington Methodist Church, 6pm

Tuesday 6 December: Pip and Jim's Church, Ilfracombe, 6.30pm

Tuesday 6 December: All Hallows Church, Woolsery, 6.30pm

Friday 9 December: Grosvenor Church, Barnstaple, 7pm

Saturday 10 December: Bideford Pannier Market (in conjunction with St Mary’s Parish Church, Bideford), 6.30pm

Sunday 11 December: Torrington Methodist Church, 10.30am

Remember loved ones and keep hospices shining brightly this Christmas

The Braunton Neighbourhood Police Team would like to wish all EX33 readers a very happy Christmas and a safe and peaceful New Year!

Can we remind you in the build up to Christmas that this can be a popular time for thieves to strike and spoil your celebrations?

Please do not leave presents on show at home which can be clearly seen from a window especially when nobody is at home.

This also applies when out Christmas shopping. Lock your possessions safely in the boot of your vehicle if you are planning to revisit the shops. A newly purchased item often with the receipt attached is a very attractive proposition for a passing criminal.

PCSO ANDY FRISBY POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER

BRAUNTON VILLAGE

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary

Braunton Neighbourhood Police Team, Challoners road, Braunton. EX33 2ES

Telephone: 101. Ext 300001

Email: Andy.Frisby@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

Warm Safe Spaces

Braunton and Communities Forum and Live Well in Braunton, with the help of lots of people, are putting together details of all the voluntary groups where you can find a welcoming face, warmth, a hot drink and at some a nourishing meal.

These are just some of those groups to add to those in last month’s magazine, by kind permission of EX33.

Lunch at Christ Church A warm welcome. Arrive from 11.45am finishing 1.15pm. Cost £5. Booking essential a few spaces available. Please contact Jean Watkins 01271 812703

Christmas Day Lunch Will you be alone? You do not need to be. Ask for Jake, a local charity, are providing a fully funded lunch on Christmas Day at Southmead primary school. Families or individuals. Please contact Linzi, 07715 927721 for more information and to book attendance.

Coffee Morning at Vivian Moon Community Centre on Thursday mornings 10am to 12pm. Just turn up. Lots of friendly chat. Coffee, tea and biscuits £1.20 - £1.50.

Braunton Café and Foodbank at South St. Church has now opened and will be open every Wednesday from 12 midday to 1.30pm

Braunton Library: Join at no cost. Try the puzzle, read a paper, a few hours on the computers, wi-fi, space to work/study. Various events every week: for under 5’s, stories and singing; crochet, knit and natter, craft and lego, creative writing and book club. Opening times vary, but open six days a week. This is a useful resource: do look at Braunton Library on Facebook for all the latest information

Braunton Caen Rotary Memory Café: will be holding an additional Café on 28th December in the afternoon for a shorter session. Please email admin@brauntoncaenrotary.co.uk if you would like further details.

If you are a voluntary organisation which is able to offer a warm safe space and wish to be included next month please contact with details adminbrauntonforum@livewellinbraunton.co.uk

Three legged Paxo is a fun loving four year old Lurcher who doesn’t let the fact that he’s a tri-pawd get in the way of him loving life!

He is a friendly, playful and affectionate boy and a big favourite amongst his carers. Paxo loves a fuss and snuggles from people he knows and is looking for a quiet home environment without too many visitors coming and going.

Paxo isn’t too fond of other dogs so much prefers quieter walks. He has learnt to wear a muzzle for when out and about and sees this as no different to having his lead and harness put on. He loves to head out on a walk but can’t walk long distances so would love a garden to enjoy and play with his toys he loves the squeaky kind! He enjoys treats and showing off his tricks which is great mental stimulation. He already knows a ‘sit’, ‘paw’, ‘down’, ‘wait’, and ‘touch’. He is a real character who will make you smile.

If you think you could give Paxo the loving home that he deserves please take a look at his profile on Dogs Trust’s website www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming.

Tel: 01271 813394

End of Year Update from Pru Maskell

As we head into the Christmas period and the end of another year, I wanted to give residents an update on what I have been doing as your County Councillor and representative at DCC. It has been a difficult year for everyone and balancing the budget for the county has been challenging. It is frustrating for residents when potholes and weeds aren’t dealt with and I am continually reporting these issues and chasing them up. Thank you to everyone who took part in the Big Winter Clean Up in October. It was a really nice community event.

The Access for All group which I am a part of, have spent the year getting government funding for a Changing Places Facility for Croyde beach, which is a hub for ability surfing and desperately needs this facility. We were really hoping to have this in place before Christmas but due to delays in planning applications, it will most likely be in the new year. I am delighted that the Knowle to Willingcott section of the Tarka Trail is well underway in different stages and as funding becomes available this will hopefully be completed in the near future.

In July I used some of my locality budget to fund an event for local pubs to attend a Stamp Out Spiking training day. The Exeter based charity do excellent work and offer accreditation to all establishments who attend their training. It teaches staff how to spot the signs of drink spiking and how to deal with it, making our area a safer place to enjoy a night out. Thanks to all of our local pubs for supporting the event.

We have had a really difficult year with our village pharmacy, thank you to everyone who completed the feedback on DCC’s Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (the most they’ve ever received). The findings of the report were disappointing, based on the idea that everyone in the county is a maximum of 20 minutes drive from a pharmacy does not take super rural vulnerability into account and poor bus services in rural North Devon. I voiced these concerns to the Health & Wellbeing Board and asked for assurances that the new Integrated Care Board will be committed to a future strategy for staffing gaps and managing this vulnerability. The Adult Health Scrutiny Committee, which I sit on, has now embarked on a review of pharmacy services across Devon as a result. I have also been in regular contact with the regional manager of Lloyd’s and am pleased to report that they have made significant progress in improving their service in Braunton. Thanks to all of their staff who have had a tough year.

I have been looking at road schemes for the area and have asked for designs for crossings at Wrafton (William’s Arms) and Ashford (garden centre). Whilst funding isn’t currently available, it is good to have designs ready for when money does become available. We have also been working with Braunton Academy and Southmead School to look at road safety between the schools and hope to have a solution next year. The dangerous junction as Heddon Mills outside of Knowle is now going to have a reduced speed limit with camera enforcement in the new year, following the sad fatality last year.

My locality budget has all been allocated for this year, but please do get in touch for next year if you have a project you would like some help with. Pru.Maskell@devon.gov.uk.

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and a happy new year.

Dance / Fitness / Diet Classes:

Dancing Feet Academy of Dance - 816213

Salsa & Flamenco Dance Lessons with Mercedes - 269146

Kendra Pilates with Rachael 07904 219085

Yoga with Jules 07813 874121

Yoga with Simone 07860 604698

Karen’s Dance/Fitness 07765 603558

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

Clubs:

The Saturday SOB Club (SOB = Short of Breath) 890217

Braunton Original Badminton Club - 374419 or 890185

Braunton Bridge Club - 01271 813000

Braunton VIP Club (Visually Impaired Club). 1st Monday of the month 815489

Braunton Camera Club Meet on Monday evenings contact Chairpersons 07812753361/01271883306

The Village Quilters (4th Saturday) 813460

Braunton Out Of School Club 07855 736631

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

Braunton Art Group 814959

Georgeham and Croyde Art Group - 890215

Braunton Twinning Organisation 814035/814532

Braunton Tennis Club 01271 816481

Georgeham and Croyde Garden Club 07989841432

Natural Dog Club monthly meeting 01271 624602 (2nd Wednesday of every month)

Church Services (Sundays unless stated)

South Street Evangelical Church. (currently meeting at Christ Church) 4pm. Tel: 07879 773085

Beaver Colony 816780 Scouts (1st Chivenor) 555045

Braunton Sea Scouts 871374

Braunton Rainbows - 816340 Braunton Brownies 816340 Braunton Guides 816340

Cub Scouts (1st Chivenor) - 555045 Beaver Scouts (1st Chivenor) 555045

Caen Bridge Club - 812121

Braunton Caen Rotary Memory Café (last Wed 2 4pm) Stan 816340 Braunton Lodge of Freemasons 812651 See Hear Centre, Barnstaple 01271 373236

Braunton Bowling Clubwww.brauntonbowlingclub.co.uk 813317

Braunton BMX Club www.brauntonbmxclub.org.uk Braunton Youth Club www.brauntonyouthclub.co.uk

Coastal Community Church - Tel: 813515 (Currently meeting at Sticklepath Primary School, Barnstaple at 10.30am) Life GroupThursdays at 10.30am in Braunton. www.coastalcommunitychurch.org.uk

Christ Church Braunton. 10.30am, Wednesday 10.30am. Tel: 812574 Our Lady Star of the Sea at Ilfracombe is now the mother church of the parish. For information please phone 01271 863563

St Brannocks C of E Church (Braunton). 9.45am, Wednesday 10am. Tel: 813367

St Augustine's (Heanton). 11am. Tel: 815795

St Anne’s C of E Church (Saunton). 11am. Tel: 813367

St Marys C of E (Croyde). 9am. Tel: 890616

Croyde Baptist Church. 11am. Tel: 813395

St Georges C of E (Georgeham). 11am. Tel: 890616

Christian Science Society Barnstaple 11am Wed 6.15pm Tel: 323741 www.christiansciencenorthdevon.co.uk

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Complementary Therapy Clinic

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Exmoor Computer Services 50

Computer Repair 56

Frequency Computers 60 Conservatories

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