EX33 - June 2024

Newsround tra - All The News - page 4

posed - Copy Catz - page 11

plained - North Devon Hospice Open Gardens - page 14

plained - Good on the inside - page 15

perience - Fringe Theatrefest - page 18

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

plained - Croyde Ocean Triathlon Fundraising Heroes - pages 22/23

plained - Ask for Jake - page 25

plained - Repair Cafes - page 27

plained - Age UK - pages 28/29

The Braunton press - pages 32/33

Kids Page - page 34

plained - The Greatest Dame? - page 39

The Dog N t Door - Lizzy - page 41

plained - Looking back - page 44

perience - Woofstock Music Festival - pages 48/49

plained - Outdoor Essentials - pages 53

perience - Nathan Outlaw’s Lobster Risotto - page 54

perience - The National Trust - page 56

perpl Just for Fun - page 59

The cat n t door - Loki - page 60

perience - What’s On - page 61 ind of Advertisers - page 62

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 4th June. This months speaker is Stan Charles Jones on “The Dogs Trust”. 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 Reading Groups please ask for details

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

Coffee morning - Saturday 1st June 10am – 12 at Christ Church. All money raised will go towards Encompass South West. Everyone very welcome. Home-made cakes, raffle, books and more 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.

THE BRAUNTON MUSEUM AND INFORMATION

The Museum celebrates its Golden Jubilee this year. Established in 1974, it has been here for the people of Braunton to visit and enjoy for 50 years. To celebrate this occasion we are holding a“ 50 golden years draw”. Tickets are available throughout the summer and the draw will be made on 31st August. First prize is £100. Many other prizes donated by local businesses.

BRAUNTON FUNDRAISING GROUP FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK

The mid summer coffee morning will be held on Saturday 8th June from 10 am to noon at the Braunton Parish hall. Admission is £1.50. Enquiries about booking a Craft Stall can be done by phoning 01271 815125. One table is £5 and two tables are £7

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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Decking, Landscaping and Garden Rooms

Copy Catz has been serving the residents of Braunton for the last sixteen years by owner Julian Poulter, his mum Delphine and his fiancé. The shop really is a treasure trove of goodies catering for all, young and old with an array of arts and craft products, gifts, stationery, model cars and airfix models, dream catchers, jigsaws, metal signs and ‘OO’ scale vehicles to name a few! Julian prides himself on running an ‘old fashioned’ shop from the bell on entering the shop to the till on the counter.

Julian can also preserve your treasured memories by s and he can assist you in printing,

Julian has been particularly busy recently by self publishing his own This he describes as a cross between ‘Oliver Based between 1880 - 1888, the book is a tale of love, lust, survival, honour and courage and unfolds as s twists of fate forces him to abscond to Victorian London. Making allies and enemies, one of which may well answer to the name of Jack the Ripper, and the other would show him the meaning of hope.

Julian has won multiple awards for film scripts in International Film Festivals all over the world including Milan and LA with his film script ‘A Call to Arms’ where he won Best Feature Screenplay. He has now taken his latest film script into production with his book where he says his fiancé Lizzie Sumner loved the script so much that she persuaded him to publish it. Julian hopes that someday in the future, the book may also make it into film format.

His next award ceremony will be in Nice in a few weeks time and Julian hopes to rack up some more awards this time around with ‘Best unproduced script’.

‘The Locksmith’ gives a nod to Charles Dickens as one of the characters in the book is named John Huffam which is actually Charles Dickens middle names.

Julian explained to me that he recently had a customer in the shop from London who bought several copies of the book as he explained to Julian that his late relative was in fact ‘Montague John Druitt’ - a suspect in the the Ripper murders.

You can get your copy of ‘The Locksmith’ Copycatz, Braunton Post Office, J&S Wensley and Tarka Books in Barnstaple, amongst others for the price of £8.99.

Book cover hand painted by local artist, Steve Hernaman

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH TEAM

One of the most common subjects bought up when we speak to the public is speeding vehicles. About 16 years ago we set up a community speed watch team in Braunton that has grown successfully over the years to include a team at Knowle. Both teams of volunteers work closely together with the sole aim of helping to make the roads in our area safer. The teams are Police approved and trained and they monitor sites that have been identified as having a speeding issue, which are then risk assessed by us. Our colleagues in the roads policing team will often go out and support the teams sessions and deal with the more serious offenders at the road side.

The CSW teams normally go out a couple of times a week for an hour or two at a time and can use any of the different Police approved sites of which there are about a dozen.

Are you interested in giving an hour or two a week to make a difference to your community? This is a voluntary role where you are trained and supported by the Police but act independently as a team to make their own arrangements to go out and hold a session at anytime during the hours of daylight and for as long and often as you want. The sessions are normally held by teams of 3, so the more volunteers we have, the more sessions we can hold. The teams use a speed gun to monitor the vehicles speeds at the various sites so if a driver is found to be breaking the speed limit the vehicle details are recorded. Data sheets are sent to us, and warning letters are then sent to the vehicles registered keepers. Persistent offenders will be identified, and their details passed to our roads policing team to take more positive action.

If you are interested and would like to know more, please email me, Andy Frisby on 30204@dc.police.uk with your contact details and I will call you to talk over the role and answer any questions you may have.

PCSO ANDY

BRAUNTON VILLAGE

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary

Braunton Neighbourhood Police Team, Chaloner's road, Braunton. EX33 2ES

Telephone: 101. Ext 300001

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

CROYDE OCEAN TRIATHLON FUNDRAISING HEROES

The Croyde Ocean Triathlon being held on 14th July 2024 will be the second year that the stunning and savage event will be donating 100% of the profits to charity. This event held in the beautiful North Devon coastline aims to have an impact on its community by not only holding a fun, exciting and sustainable event but by raising much needed funds for charities at the same time.

The event is now owned and operated by local environmental charity Plastic Free North Devon (PFND) and their ethos is clear - raise money to help protect and improve the environment but also to help other charities to raise funds too.

The event offers charity places for anyone to take up, with an offered split of any proceeds 50/50 with Plastic Free North Devon and the charity of the participants choice. The event is also directly supporting local charities: Family Compass, Royal Devons Hospital Charity and Children's Hospice South West by offering full charity places enabling them to receive 100% of their fundraising targets.

Jo Hibberd, Race Director says: ‘Working with the community is an integral part of how we work here at the Croyde Ocean Triathlon. From local lifeguards being on duty and giving advice to the team of volunteers that kindly help us run the day. Using the event to help more charities raise funds is just an extension of this. We really want to encourage more fundraisers than ever to take up this challenge and if not head to the fundraising page and make a donation to help them meet their fundraising targets!’

So far our entrants are raising money for: Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, FiG (Families in Grief), Royal British Legion, British Heart Foundation, Ilfracombe Pilot Gig Club, Blue Marine Foundation, Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, The Wave Project and The Warmley Wheelers with many more in the pipeline.

There is still time to sign up to be part of an amazing event AND raise money for charity at the same time! Here are some of those who have taken on the epic challenge to raise money for their chosen charity and PFND

Hannah, Luke and Anna are raising money as a team for the Brain Tumor Support after Luke’s life was turned upside down in 2017 when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. When recovering from major surgery and extensive radiotherapy it became clear that his active and healthy lifestyle plays a huge part in his body’s ability to continue to fight the tumor and Brain Tumor Support are still supporting Luke on his journey with free therapy and independent calls. Hannah will be swimming, Luke is taking on the hilly cycle and Anna will be finishing with the trail run.

Thomas Pate is raising money for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and this is why he chose this charity alongside Plastic Free North Devon: ‘Having lost my father at such a young age to heart disease, I feel passionate about the research BHF do, and I hope my contributions to the charity help others going through this terrible disease.

Little did I know being around 8 years old, this disease would not only impact my life forever, but hundreds of thousands around me.

Of PFND Tom stated ‘Being out in the natural environment is a huge must for me, it is so important to relax, unwind and destress. Therefore, keeping our great North Devon coastlines clean is a must.’

Lucie Sheard is taking on the Croyde Tri after stumbling upon it while on holiday one summer. She is raising money for the Warmly Wheelers, alongside PFND, which is a cycling scheme that gives everyone a chance to get into cycling - a sport which has become close to my heart and I truly believe has the power to transform lives. Set up in 2014, this Bristol scheme provides cycling opportunities for people with health conditions and supported needs. Relying on donations and volunteers, they offer specialist equipment and a safe, friendly environment to assist people who would normally find it difficult to ride a bike. Lucie says ‘The course has thrown storms and heat waves at me so far... so I'm excited to see what this year has in store!’

Andy Marsh is raising money for The Dogs Trust, Ilfracombe after losing his beloved family dog last year. This charity is close to his heart alongside his love for the North Devon landscape.

Phoebe Charnely is raising money for The Blue Marine Foundation and says “Both these charities have a great impact on our environment and oceans, committed to creating a better place! I am competing in my first ever Tri in Devon in support of these two charities, please support me on this silly adventure!”

Hamish Johnstone is raising funds for Family Compass. He says about his fundraising: “There is a mental health crisis among young people right now and it's never been more important to help them get the support they need, when they need it. The Croyde Triathlon is super tough, but it's even tougher facing challenges with your mental health and there being no-one who can help.”

Connor Bacon is raising 100% of his total for Plastic Free North Devon

“The Plastic Free North Devon community is something I have been well aware of and having Croyde as such a major part of our life really brings it home. It's no secret that plastic is one of the biggest threats to our planet and especially our oceans and beaches, however it's all a major part of our lives, I'm 99.99% sure that if you're reading this you have plastic in your hand or on your person... That's just the way it is at the moment, but that doesn't mean we can't stop pushing to reduce the use where possible.”

If you would like to support any of our fundraisers and help them reach their targets please click on the PFND Fundraising Pages to donate. If you are not in a position to donate please share to help us raise as much money as possible for our fantastic support fundraising pots!

The event is always looking for volunteers to help out on the day with marshaling, helping out competitors and just generally making the event run smoothly, it's a really heart warming event to be part of. If you would like to volunteer please go to https://croydeocean.co.uk/volunteer/join-the-volunteer-team/

raise awareness of challenges and improve the mental health of the local

a safe space to talk about the challenges they are experiencing through supportive Peer Support.

Men’s Hub offers a safe space for men to connect and share experiences in a safe and supportive place.

Talk shop on a Friday evening or Saturday morning is a safe and informal space to talk with volunteers that feel relevant to you.

We hold several Cake, Coffee and Craft Mornings and will let you know through EX33 and on Posters or Social Media

Talk shops are an informal safe space to talk through any relevant issues whatever they may be.

Our growing network of Repair Cafes are a hub for community engagement - encouraging people to come together, share skills and a cuppa, and repair what might otherwise get thrown away! Got a pair of ripped jeans, a bike with a flat tyre, a teddy bear in need of a patch, a sewing machine that’s stopped sewing, or a clock that’s stopped ticking? Bring it along to one of our Repair Cafes and see if one of our superstar volunteers can help give it a new lease of life.

Repair Cafes are a great way to combat fast fashion and a throwaway culture, and also provide an important community space to open up the conversation and help people to feel empowered to combat the climate crisis together.

We have Repair Cafes in Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, South Molton and Braunton. This month we have also combined them with some skills workshops. Head to the website whats on to find out more>> plasticfreenorthdevon.org/whats-on-listing

Here are the dates for June:

Braunton Saturday 8th June 10am - 1pm British Surf Museum Repair Cafe

South Molton Saturday 15th June 10am - 1pm YMCA Skills Workshop

Barnstaple Saturday 15th June 10am - 1pm Barnstaple Pannier Market Carnival Skills Workshop

We are always looking for volunteers to help at our Repair Cafes so please get in touch if you would like to get involved. info@plasticfreenorthdevon.org

Go green with your Spring Clean and support the Age UK Barnstaple shop

With winter behind us, the Age UK shop in Roundswell is calling on the local community to spring clean the sustainable way and donate their unwanted items to be sold on to be loved again.

As well as getting homes clean and ready for the warmer months, donating to Age UK’s charity shops is a great way of recycling unwanted items and reducing waste. So far this year donations to the Charity’s shops have avoided 700,000 kilos going into landfill and saved 10 million kilos of CO2e.

Locals can also help to reduce their environmental footprint by shopping for spring in the Age UK Barnstaple shop. Age UK’s charity shops support the circular economy by extending the life of items. Shoppers can choose from a range of pre-loved clothing, accessories, toys, books and homeware - perfect for new season looks, gifts and updating homes.

Data from YouGov Profiles shows that a third (33%) of consumers have already chosen to buy second hand items in order to be more environmentally responsible, with 30% using charity shops to purchase these items. Age UK hopes to encourage more people to shop sustainably and has created a list of tips to help get people started*

Supporting Age UK shops helps raise funds to support older people. Money raised from the Charity’s shops goes towards Age UK’s vital services, including the Telephone Friendship Service, free and confidential Advice Line and The Silver Line Helpline.

Lisa Wisdom, Personal Stylish and owner of Style with Wisdom, said, “I’d encourage everyone to be more eco-conscious and check out Age UK’s charity shops. Charity shops are the perfect place for finding unique items for gifts or to update your wardrobe.

“I’ve created a series of spring looks by visiting Age UK charity shops including layering pieces, footwear and accessories. Not only are these perfect for the warmer weather, but I won’t find everyone else wearing the same. The best thing is I know that by supporting Age UK, I am also supporting older people across the country.”

Cathy King, Shop Manager at the Age UK Barnstaple shop, said, “We want to inspire locals to join the sustainable movement and are encouraging them to come and visit us this Spring. We are always on the look-out for new donations and have a wide range of new Spring stock. Not only will you be helping to reduce waste and landfill, but you’ll be helping raise vital funds for Age UK so that it can continue supporting older people.”

When donating items, the Age UK Roundswell shop is also encouraging people to make their donations worth an extra 25% for the Charity by signing up to Gift Aid. Simply filling out a basic form when dropping off donations means Age UK will receive an extra 25p from the government for every £1 that is raised from donated goods.

Age UK has over 250 shops across England and Wales. To find your nearest Age UK shop visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/shops Shoppers can also pick up items via Age UK’s eBay page www.ebay.co.uk/ ageuk

1. Ditch fast fashion

Purchasing pre-loved clothing is not only a great way of preventing clothing and textiles going to waste and landfill, but can also save money. Charity shops often house a range of unique items, including one-off pieces and designer goods, which can also set you apart from the crowd.

2. Donate old toys

Parents often feel their homes are overrun with toys and it can be hard to know what to do with items your children no longer play with. Reduce your clutter by donating them to be sold on to be loved again. Second hand toys and games can also make great gifts, as well as saving you money at times like Christmas, which can be costly.

3. Get to know your local charity shops

Often charity shops will sell different things or specialise in different items. Some may sell more toys or electrical items than others. Age UK has a mix of charity shops including fashion boutiques and furniture stores. Getting to know the shops near you can save you time when looking for something specific.

4. Visit local charity shops regularly

Often charity shops put out new stock each day, popping in regularly means you’re more likely to spot a bargain before someone else does!

5. Get to know the shop staff

Age UK shop staff and volunteers are a friendly bunch! Not only are they on hand to help and have a chat, they also know about what’s been donated. If you’re looking for something specific, they can help you find it or keep an eye out for you.

6. Get upcycling!

Turn an old pair of jeans or piece of furniture into something new and beautiful by changing the length, adding embellishments, or painting them a new colour. Not only will you be reducing waste, you’ll have an item unique to you and a new hobby!

7. Shop with an open mind

Visit charity shops with an open mind and think outside the box! Furniture can look different when in your own home, or with a lick of paint. Clothing can be paired with other items to create unique and stylish outfits, or upcycled to create new pieces.

New Tariffs for Caen Street & Chaloners Road Car Parks

New charges are to be introduced in the Caen Street and Chaloners Road car parks this year. The new charges see a slight increase and will be effective from June 2024 and will now include charging on a Sunday from 9amto6pm.

Unfortunately, costs such as resurfacing have increased significantly recently and it is necessary to build reserves for this and other works to be completed in the future. Also, we have had to undertake significant tree works and unexpectedly replace large sections of the wall where vehicles had knocked intoitmakingitunsafe.

After the running and maintenance costs of the car park are covered, the income is used towards looking after thevillagesuch astheParishCouncil

owned green spaces and, as mentioned in our previous newsletter, some of the income from the car park enables the council to offer grants to support local organisations such as projects run by the museums and library, Christmas lights and voluntarydrivers.

The charges remain reasonable compared to other local car parks and the very low 30p cash only option for 30 minutes is still available. If you are paying by card or on the Flowbird app the minimum charge is £0.90 for 1 hour. The Parish Council absorbs the costs for the card and app payments and it would not be financially viable for us to offer the 30p rate by these methods of payment. Our signage will be updatedtoreflectthis.

Our car park permits costs were not increased this year (£240 annual cost) and remain great value at less than £5.00 per week/£0.66 per day. - less than the cost of 1 hour parking! Please see our website or contact the Parish Council for further details.

Looking to Locate your Business in Central Braunton?

We have a modern spacious office available for let at Braunton Community Work Hub. It is suitable for up to 8 people or for a flexible business set up such as a studio or training facility. The work hub is a community of six contemporary offices and offers free fast speed internet. The monthly rent includes all electric, heating, cleaning and business rates. There are kitchen and toilet facilities and a social seatingarea.

Located within Caen Street car park next to the Tarka Trail it is accessible to all the local amenities. If you would like to find out more or visit the work hub please contact Angela orTraceyon01271 812131.

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

Meeting Calendar 2024

Full council meetings are now being held back in the Council Chamber and additional meetings, to primarily consider planning applications, are being held virtually. Council Surgeries are being held in the Parish Hall on the first Saturday of alternate months.

Full Council Meeting, 7pm Tuesday 11 June 2024

Additional Council Meeting, 7pm Wednesday 24 June 2024

Councillor Surgery - Parish Hall 10.30am Saturday 1 June 2024

Lizzy is an adorable two-year-old Terrier cross looking for a home at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe’s Rehoming Centre.

Lizzy enjoys people making a fuss and is always excited to see you, her favourite thing to do is have a game of fetch and she will happily play for hours! She may be small, but Lizzy will happily go for long walks, she’s looking for a quiet, rural location as she can be worried by seeing other dogs in close proximity.

Lizzy’s new owners can continue to help Lizzy with her dog socialisation skills using positive reward training, she already enjoys tasty treats including cheese and chicken. She’s able to make doggy pals with the right introduction and has a few walking buddies currently at the rehoming centre. Lizzy is a blank canvas when it comes to her basic training and will need some support with housetraining, but she’s a fast learner and is currently learning a ‘sit’, and to respond to her name when out and about.

Elise Watson, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe’s Rehoming Centre Manager said: “Lizzy is a pocket-rocket with a big personality and oodles of energy! She’s looking for a loving home with adult adopters and will need to be in a home where she’s the only four-legged friend. She would love a home with a garden and high fences. Lizzy adores company and any time left alone will need to be built up gradually. She would best suit a quiet home environment with a predictable routine, we’re hoping she finds a good match soon!”

If you think that you could be a potential match for Lizzy or to find out more about any of the dogs available for rehoming at Dogs Trust, head to www.dogstrust.org.uk/ rehoming

Lovable Lizzy’s looking for her forever home – could you be the one?

Pawsitively amazing! Woofstock - the UK’s only dog-friendly two-night music festival - celebrates it TENTH year with a cracking line-up of tribute acts and activities (and, no, you

Woofstock UK - the UK’s only award-winning, two-night/three-day dog-and-family-friendly music festival - is back and bigger than ever, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2024 with a stellar lineup.

Crowd-pleasing tribute acts including Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Elton John and Dolly Parton covers will be taking to the stage at the historic Powderham Castle, Exeter, from the evening of Friday 14 to Sunday 16 June.

Pooches are more than welcome - and will be well-catered for with activities, demonstrations including police and gun dog displays and contests during which your pup can show off their agility, flyball skills and obedience. They can even paint with their owners in the Pawcasso tent, and tuck into dog ice-cream.

But you don’t need to bring a four-legged friend to attend - there’s also a range of workshops on offer for human guests too - including circus skills, climbing wall and archery - and the kids will love Bounce Land! There’s also a shopping village, delicious food, a range of speakers, a puppy area and a dog-friendly beach.

Day tickets start from £11.50 for adults, or pack up your tent, camper or caravan and camp for the weekend, from an extra £60 in addition to ticket prices. Or stay in style inside a fivemetre round bell tent with the VIP (Very Important Pooches) glamping experience from £400 including VIP tickets.

Heather and Carol Nesbitt-Bayley, from Wembury, in south Devon, who have two pooches, set up Woofstock in 2014, in honour of Heather’s springer spaniel Harry, who saved her life when she contracted a rare illness in 2012, and was forced to spend 10 days in intensive care.

It’s thanks to Harry, who sadly passed away in 2019 that Heather received the medical attention she needed.

Heather, 52, said: “I wanted to make an impact and do something crazy and amazing, meaningful and important to thank Harry. Woofstock will always be Harry’s legacy and a way for us all to celebrate and thank the animals of the world for all they do for us.

“Woofstock is a festival of love. Once you have been once, you’ll be hooked - people come from around the world! Whilst the event is built with dogs in mind, you don’t need a dog to come. The music side of the festival is as equal to other music festivals in the UK.

“There is no other festival like this in the UK. We don’t take everything too seriously. Woofstock is about having fun, meeting others and forging lifelong friendships. There is no reason not to come really just don’t bring your cat!

“Apart from spending time doing fun things with your dog, the best thing about Woofstock is being among like-minded souls. The feel-good factor that comes from being surrounded by dogs and their dog-loving people, in an atmosphere which is totally chilled, is difficult to quantify and we would urge anyone who hasn’t experienced it to keep an eye on the website for details of future dates and venues.”

Woofstock attracts thousands of visitors every year and promotes international animal welfare whilst supporting several animal charities.

WHAT’S ON AT WOOFSTOCK 2024:

There’s something to keep everyone’s feet tapping and tails wagging across the weekend with brilliant tribute acts. There’s even an area for dogs to enjoy the music away from the stage to protect their sensitive ears.

Line up: Friday (from 5pm): Joanna Cooke, Dua Lipa, Young Elton, Avril Lavinge and headliners, I Love Amp featuring Kat Savage. Saturday (from 5pm): Superstition, Definitely Dolly, Adam Parker Brown as Tom Jones, Pure Paloma and headliner, Katy Ellis as Taylor Swift. Sunday: RSVP Bhangra - the UK’s no.1 festival bhangra band, Joanna Cooke plus band and headliner Fleetwood Shack.

Activities: Learn impressive tricks at circus school, tackle the climbing wall or show off your precision skills at archery. Kids will love burning off some energy in Bounce Land!

Shopping: Treat your furry companion to the latest in doggy fashion, accessories, toys, and treats - including doggie ice-cream or treat yourself at the diverse array of vendors and exhibitors.

Food and drink: Indulge in a variety of scrumptious treats at the food stalls and trucks offering everything from gourmet snacks to refreshing beverages (including alcoholic drinks).

Expert advice: Expert-led workshops and demonstrations covering topics such as training tips, nutrition advice, and pet care essentials. There’s the Best In Show (open to all) on the Saturday and on Sunday enter your pooch into the fastest garden digging competition or tackle some hay bale racing!

To book tickets or for more information, visit: www.woofstockuk.co.uk/tickets

JUST FOR FUN

April’s answer was:

‘Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it’ - Julia Child

Cat of the Month -

Loki

Meet Loki, just turning 2, and unfortunately made homeless when the family who took him in as a kitten had to let him go. Taken aback by his sudden change of circumstances he's a bit shy at the moment, but his fosterers are giving him the time and attention which are bringing him back to his old self.

A typically lively and playful youngster his bright eyes and attentive gaze show his potential. Loki, we are told, loves human company - although not young children - but loves time outdoors too. Apparently he really enjoys the company of other cats as well, which certainly isn't always the case, but isn't a fan of dogs!

Like all CP cats, Loki has been Health Checked by the vet, neutered, microchipped, de-fleed and wormed. Now, he's ready and waiting to add his personality to a suitable home.

Could that be yours?

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)

Unit 20 Farm Road, Caddesdown

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

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

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

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

Braunton Art Group - 07909 753846

Georgeham and Croyde Art Group - 890215

Braunton Twinning Organisation - 549828/814532

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)

Fireball Beach Volleyball - 07583738712 www.fireballbeachvolleyball.com

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

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 - 812121

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: 07775 804439

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