EX33 - June 2023

Newsround tra - All The News - page 4

perience - Magical Children’s Trail and Open Gardens at North Devon Hospice - page 8

plained - Braunton Community Men in Sheds project - page 10

perience - North Devon Armed Forces Day - page 13

perience - Sian’s Sunday Roast - page 15

perience - The Hairy Bikers’ Steak and Ale pie - page 16

plained - Brilliant British Cars - page 18

the boys n t door - The Braunton Neighbourhood Police Team - page 21

perience - Floating Bye - page 23

perience - Kids Page - page 24

perience - Devon Cruisers Wheels Weekender page 27

plained - NHS South Western Ambulance Service - page 28/29

The Braunton press - pages 32/33

perience - Salad Days - page 34

plained - June at Studio Kind - page 36

The Dog N t Door - Bea - page 41

plained - Alan Titchmarsh - page 43

The cats n t door - Bertie and Tilly - page 46

plained - Geology Rocks - page 47

plained - Pretty Deadly - page 49

plained - Live well in Braunton - pages 50/51

plained - National Cream Tea Day - page 56

perience - The National Trust - page 57

perpl Just for Fun - page 59

perience - What’s On - page 61

ind of Advertisers - page 62

Please mention EX33 when responding to adverts

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For all your building & landscaping projects Open for trade & non trade

Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 12.00

BRAUNTON

Monthly meeting in the Parish Hall - Tuesday 6th June - Viki Rowe CEO - Citizens Advice Bureau. Talk on ‘Relevant information from the CAB for the present time.’ Entry £2 includes tea/coffee and a biscuit. Members only, for more information on U3A activities check the U3A website or Facebook page.

BRAUNTON LIBRARY

Every Monday 10.30am to 11:15 Mini Readers - Under 5's, read a story and have a sing song and craft. Term time only. 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’s book

Tuesday Lego Club 3.30 - 4.30pm

Wednesday’s Sing and Shine under 5’s 10-11am, Stay & Play 11-12.

Creative Writing second Wednesday of the month 1-3pm

Thursdays Adult Choir 9-10am

Fridays Art Box 3.30 - 4.30pm £1

Saturdays Lego Club 10.30 - 12.30am Reading groups please ask for details.

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. Other activities and events are all advertised on our Facebook page and website

THE BRAUNTON MUSEUM AND INFORMATION

The museum opening hours are as follows - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10am - 3pm, Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 1pm. Admission is free. Publicity leaflets and brochures are available now for the 2023 season, together with local books, maps and helpful advice from our volunteers!

BRAUNTON FUNDRAISING GROUP FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK

Saturday 10th June - Coffee and Crafts morning at the Parish Hall from 10am - 12.00 noon. Admission is £1.50. To book a table please call 01271 815125, £5 for one table or £7 for two. We appreciate your support for this great charity.

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.

EX33 - 07561 890 588

mag@ex33.co.uk - www.ex33.co.uk

& DISTRICT U3A

Be a good mate and keep your friends safe tonight

Enjoying a night out on a long sunny summer evening may bring many temptations which can be enjoyed safely (ice cream in moderation, of course!), but the one you must avoid is drinking alcohol and then driving. Any amount of alcohol can impair your judgement enough to cause a tragedy for you, your family or for other innocent road users. The best advice is not one for the road, it's none for the road.

Drink driving is one of the top five causes of death and serious injury on our roads. You must also be very careful the morning after a session on the booze. Contrary to popular belief, sleep, drinking coffee, taking a shower, eating a full English breakfast do NOT eliminate alcohol from your system. Only time does that: One hour per unit, plus another hour from the last drink you had. Even then, this is only a guide.

If you don't feel safe to drive, please don't risk it.

“Exciting volunteering opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust for Community First Responders to join Community First Responder schemes across North and East Devon.

A Community First Responder (CFR) scheme is made up of a group of trained volunteers who within the community in which they live or work attend emergency calls on behalf of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust to provide patient care, including basic life support, until the arrival of an emergency ambulance.

We welcome applicants from throughout North and East Devon; however we are particularly interested in people from the following areas:

Axminster, Bideford, Brampford Speke, Braunton, Exeter Countess Wear, Exeter Quay, Great Torrington, Hartland, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, Honiton, Ilfracombe, North Tawton, Okehampton, Seaton, Sidmouth, Winkleigh

Applications will also be considered for the follow locations: West Hill, Bow, Crediton, Culmstock, South Molton, Tedburn St Mary

As a volunteer and a member of a Community First Responder Scheme you would provide this community based service willingly and without pay. This role is highly rewarding and offers opportunities to meet new people and learn valuable lifesaving skills through the training provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants will have a good all round education; a full driving license held for at least one year, with no more than 6 current penalty points and have access to a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use. Following shortlisting, applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview whereby they will be expected to have some knowledge of the role and South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust. Candidates will be required to attain the Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene during training in order to complete the recruitment process.

To make your application stand out it is vital you include what would make you a exceptional Community First Responder and how you meet the person specification for the role. Please be aware, if there is not currently a Community First Responder scheme running within a 3 mile radius of your home postcode you may not be short listed. Should you wish to respond from your work place as well as or instead of your home address, please detail this in the additional information section.

If you wish to be informed of future courses , please register your interest for this course by following this link; https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SWASTVolunteering

The next planned is provisionally planned for early 2024, please get in touch by if you would like to register your interest for this course.

Please get in touch using the details below should you have any questions.

Jacob Maddams

Community Responder Officer for North and East Devon Jacob.Maddams@swast.nhs.uk

- 07881010355

THE BRAUNTON EXPRESS

Coronation Scarecrow Winners Announced

Braunton Parish Council have announced the results of their Coronation Scarecrow Competition. To celebrate the Coronation, residents were invited to build scarecrows around the theme of ‘Loving Our Environment which is a subject close to the King heart and to display them throughout the village for the Coronation weekend.

Competition organiser, Cllr Van Cann said ‘Entrants were encouraged to build their scarecrow from whatever materials they could lay their hands on - recycled objects, old clothes, sticks - whatever inspired them! We had three categories - Children, Families and Businesses and we were delighted with the numbers of entries we received andthestandardswereexceptional.’

Prizes were awarded by the outgoing Braunton Parish Council Chair, Cllr Liz Spear, at the Countryside Centre on Bank Holiday Monday where the winners’ Scarecrows are exhibited. The children winners were Sadie and Eliza Brown (scarecrow pictured left). Sebastian and Felix Baldwin, Skylar Marston and Harry Fox. The family prize went to Cath and Bob Tettersell (scarecrows pictured above) and the Business prize was shared between Slees and Teasels. Cutterburrow Lane Residents also got a special mention for their community entries.

Val Cann added ‘The Business displays were most impressive and the Slees contribution has caused much comment and amusementin the village! Infactall theentrieswereimaginativeandfunand it was really difficult to choose final winners - thanks to Jennie Tomlinson from Caen Rotary for helping with the judging. I hope that we can make this anannualevent.’

Elections May 2023

Congratulations and welcome newly elected Parish Councillors

Tim Kirby; Cllr Roger Byrom; Cllr Lorna

Childs and Cllr Mark Cann and the re elected Councillors, Cllr Liz Spear, Cllr Val Cann, Cllr Derrick Spear, Cllr Marguerite Shapland, Cllr Ray Shapland, Cllr Adrian Bryant, Cllr Graham Bell, Cllr Jasmine Chesters and Cllr David Relph. We say goodbye to Cllr Peter Lord; Cllr Brad Bunyard, Cllr Liz Wood; and Cllr Adam Bradford and thank them for all their hard work over the past 4 years or more.

At last night’s Annual Council Meeting, our new Chair of the Parish Council was elected - Cllr Marguerite Shapland; Vice Chair, Cllr Val Cann; and Finance and Administration Committee Chair, Cllr Mark Cann. Congratulations to them on their new roles within the Parish Council.

Braunton Parish Council

Clerk’s Office

Chaloners Road

Braunton

Devon, EX33 2ES

Phone: 01271 812131

council would like to publicly thank Chris Bedgood at Sterling Gilders.com for the fantastic work he has kindly put in for the community. He has gilded the lettering and refurbished the clock on the front of the Parish Hall and done an amazing job. THANK YOU!

Meeting Calendar 2023

Full Council meetings are now being held back in the Council Chamber and additional meetings, to primarily consider planning applications, are being held virtually.

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

Full Council Meeting, 7pm

Tuesday 13 June 2023

Additional Council Meeting, 7pm Monday 26 June 2023

Bea is a beautiful two-year-old American Bulldog cross who is looking for a home from Dogs Trust Ilfracombe rehoming centre.

Bea is a clever, lively, and bouncy young girl. She adores playing with toys, and amongst her favourites are either footballs, or squeaky toys or something to play tug with. Bea will need mental stimulation such as trick training, scent games, and puzzle toys alongside physical exercise as an outlet for her energy. Bea is happy to travel in the car to get to the next exciting location to go for walkies. She does not mind if other dogs join her on her walks, however she can be worried by boisterous dogs, and prefers ones with a calmer nature.

Bea’s ideal home would be with fun, loving, and active adult adopters. She could potentially live with another dog in the home. Previous experience of owning a Bull breed would be ideal, or someone willing to research the breed. Bea is housetrained, and once she is settled in her new home, she would be happy being left for a few hours.

Low populated areas for her walks are best initially, so she does not have to feel overwhelmed by too much going on around her. Bea can be wary of making friends with new people, so we ask any potential adopters to be prepared to visit the rehoming centre a few times so you can get to know each other.

If you think you could give Bea the loving home that she deserves please take a look at her profile on Dogs Trust’s website www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming to begin the virtual adoption process.

Cats of the Month

Bertie & Tilly

Thirteen year old brother and sister Bertie and Tilly have sadly become homeless due to no fault of their own. They have always been together so we are looking for a home where they can remain this way for their final years. Both handsome black cats with beautiful bright eyes all they are waiting for is someone to love and care for them. They have never lived with other cats but have shared their home with a dog.

For further information please contact:

T: 03453714203

E: barnstaplecats@hotmail.com

W: www.cats.org.uk/barnstaple

F: barnstaplecatsprotection

Reg charity; 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)

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Good news!!

We are starting our fortnightly Wellbeing Walks on Wednesday 24th May 2023 in conjunction with The Braunton Countryside Centre.

DETAILS:

Meeting point: The Braunton Countryside Centre, in Caen Car Park. Days & times: Wednesday’s 10.30am-11.30am - Please arrive 10 minutes early. (Times include pit stops and chances to take in the scenery). End time’s dependent on the groups needs and abilities. Followed by a free hot drink at The Braunton Countryside Centre. Dates: 24th May, 07th June, 21st June, 05th July, 19th July, 02nd August, 16th August, 30th August, 13th September, 27th September and fortnightly thereafter.

Walk details-A gentle, slow pace around the village taking in nature and the surroundings. Aimed at: People who want to increase their daily steps, improve fitness & health or those who are slowing down or want to lose weight. Slower paced walks to help people take the first step to a healthier life, reduce isolation, meet new people and for anyone who is interested in walking.

**Please make sure you bring any medication you may need during the walk, including inhalers, epi pens etc. If you have any concerns about completing the walks, please seek medical advice and speak to the Walk Leader prior to the walk starting.**

COMING SOON:

Free Baby Massage classes provided by Early Nourishment, who are currently running the Nourished Drop In, on Thursday’s 1-2.30pm @ South Street Church, Braunton. We are currently finalising four Baby Massage sessions at Braunton Christ Church, that we hope will start the first week of June. There will be spaces for 7-8 babies.

If we have sufficient interest, we hope to run further sessions.

**Babies must be 8 weeks to crawling**

Contact: Connect@livewellinbraunton.co.uk and we will pass details to Early Nourishment.

Young People’s Forum

Live Well in Braunton are currently looking to create a Young People’s Forum to support young people to be heard within the community. The group will be from Year 6 up to 24 years young and depending on numbers will have subgroups, so everyone has a voice, due to the age range.

If you are a young person or know someone who would be interested contact LWIB. Please make sure the young person is aware if you are contacting on their behalf. Participation will look great on CVs, and I know from running similar forum’s it can make the difference in gaining employment, or university places!

Clubs Sports & Activity Directory

Monica is still working to update the previous directory which was produced pre covid. If you are a group or know of a group that would like to be added contact her ASAP and she will be able to add you, before it goes to print.

A great FREE way to increase awareness and attendance to some of our great groups running locally. Contact: support@livewellinbraunton.co.uk or call 0775 1313661

Help Wanted!

Community Ambassadors

We are looking for Community Ambassadors, which requires minimal commitment. The role needs you to be yourself, but if someone such as family, friends, or anyone in the neighbourhood need support, you can help them to access activities, services or refer them to Live Well in Braunton who can provide further support. You won’t be expected to spend hours helping but will be letting people know where to get advice, support or look for activities.

Buddy Walkers

This will involve attending some/all the LWIB Wellbeing walks, that are scheduled to start Weds 24th May see opposite for further details. The aim is to support people to gain the confidence, to move more and feel less isolated and then access other community groups. The requirement from volunteers is that you walk and chat within the group. If you would like further information or are interested, contact Andrea on: Connect@livewellinbraunton.co.uk

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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 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 Clubwww.clubspark.lta.org.uk/brauntontennisclub

Georgeham and Croyde Garden Club - 07989841432

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

Church Services (Sundays unless stated)

Beaver Colony - 816780 Scouts (1st Chivenor) - 07826385553

Braunton Sea Scouts - 871374

Braunton Rainbows - 816340

Braunton Brownies - 816340

Braunton Guides - 816340

Cub Scouts (1st Chivenor) - 07826385553

Beaver Scouts (1st Chivenor) - 07826385553

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

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

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). 10.30am. Tel: 890616

Christian Science Society Barnstaple 11am Wed 6.15pm Tel: 323741

www.christiansciencenorthdevon.co.uk

For more details on any club or event please ring the relevant