Newsround tra - All The News - page 4
plained - Care for Kids Barnstaple - page 8
plained - Speak Easy - page 10
plained - The Peter Kingdon Young Persons Community Achievements Award - page 12
plained - Love Braunton AGM - page 14
plained - Joys of Outdoor Swimming - page 16
perience - Peter Sidwell’s Prune and Orange Hot Cross Buns - page 18
the boys n t door - The Braunton Neighbourhood Police Team - page 21
plained - Veni, Vidi, Vici - page 27
The Braunton press - pages 32/33
The Dog N t Door - Bean - page 41
plained - Cottoning On - page 42
Kids Page - page 45
plained - The Pickwell Foundation - pages 46
plained - Greenfingers - page 48
plained - March Manuscripts - page 50
plained - Live Well in Braunton - pages 54
perience - The National Trust - page 57
perpl Just for Fun - page 59
The cats n t door - Martha and Mothra - page 60
perience - What’s On - page 61
ind of Advertisers - page 62
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BRAUNTON & DISTRICT U3A
Monthly meeting in the Parish Hall - Tuesday 5th March - 10.30am. - This months speaker Robert Hesketh on “Devon Ghosts”. Entry £2 with tea/coffee & biscuit. Members only. New members welcome, sign up on the day. For more information on U3A activities check the U3A website or Facebook page.
BRAUNTON LIBRARY
Every Monday 10.30am to 11:45 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.
Tuesday Lego Club 3.30 - 4.30pm
Wednesday’s Little Ones Stay & Play 10.30 - 12.
Creative Writing second Wednesday of the month 1-3pm £2.00
First Friday of the month Art Box 3.30 - 4.30pm £1
Saturdays Lego Club 10.00 - 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 2nd March 10am – 12 at Christ Church. All money raised will go towards a bench for the graveyard garden in memory of Monica Jolly and Liz Preece 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 will reopen on Monday 18th March 2024. Opening times as follows Monday - Thursday 10am - 3pm, Friday 10am - 1pm. We look forward to welcoming back our visitors, remember that admission is free. The museum is located by the Caen Street Car Park.
BRAUNTON FUNDRAISING GROUP FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
Spring Coffee Morning Saturday 9th March 2024 at Braunton Parish Hall from 10am to 12 noon. Admission £1.50 to include refreshments, Easter Hampers Raffle.
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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Early bird discount for Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K 2024
Sign up now for the Care for Kids annual Barnstaple 10k in July, and you’ll get an early bird discount on your entry fee.
The Care for Kids Barnstaple 10k will take place on Sunday 7 July 2024, starting and finishing at Barnstaple Rugby Club. There will be a medal and t-shirt for all finishers and prizes for the fastest runners in each age category. Early bird entry is available until the end of February, at a discounted rate of £22 for affiliated runners and £24 for unaffiliated runners.
It’s a largely flat route, which makes it the ideal race for beginners and experienced runners hoping to achieve a personal best. The Barnstaple 10k is supported by headline sponsors Brewer, Harding & Rowe Solicitors and there is the opportunity for other local businesses to sponsor the event. Get in touch with Care for Kids North Devon if your business can help.
Care for Kids Charity Manager, Jacky Massos, says: “In 2023 our 10K raised over £7,200 for our charity - it was fantastic. We want this year to be even bigger, so we’re encouraging people to enter early. Get in quick if you want to take advantage of our early bird offer. We also need volunteers and more sponsors, so if you’d like to do something amazing for our small charity, please get in touch.”
All proceeds from the run will go towards local charity Care for Kids North Devon, which provides financial support to North Devon families who have a child diagnosed with a life threatening illness or condition. Care for Kids also carries out enhancements at the children’s ward at North Devon District Hospital.
Sign up online at www.careforkidsnorthdevon.org.uk and join the ‘Care for Kids Barnstaple 10k run’ Facebook page (@careforkidsnorthdevon10k) to get the latest news and information about the event.
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A new book out in April 2024 is highlighting some of the best walks with swims in North Devon. Wild Swimming Walks North Devon and Exmoor, by Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury, contains 28 walks, all with swimming spots en route, along with maps anddirections.
For Sophie and Matt, it is all about empowering people to explore the wonderful countryside on their own doorstep. Says Sophie : “We are fortunate to live in such a stunning part of the world, it’s something we perhaps take for granted. The coast of North Devon is unparallelled in its beauty, as is the countryside inland. We want people to discover the joy of going on adventures close tohome.Andbyswimmingaswellaswalking, thewholeexperienceofbeingoutdoorsinnatureisenriched.”
This is something that many people in North Devon are already realising, with active swimming groups in Westward Ho!, Appledore, Saunton and Ilfracombe, to name just a few. Sophie and Matt say the local community has been incredibly welcoming, helping with research and sharing ideas and top tips, and many have contributed photos to the book.
The guide contains detailed descriptions as well as maps and directions, of numerous outings in and around North Devon, in many locations including Clovelly, Appledore, WestwardHo!,Torrington,Umberleigh,Croyde,IlfracombeandWatermouthBay.
Wild Swimming Walks Exmoor and North Devon is available from Wild Things Publishing and in all good bookshops, priced £14.99 . https://wildthingspublishing.com/product/ wild-swimming-walks-exmoor-devon/
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Romance scams involve people being duped into sending money to criminals who go to great lengths to gain their trust and convince them that they are in a genuine relationship. They use language to manipulate, persuade and exploit so that requests for money do not raise alarm bells. These requests might be highly emotive, such as criminals claiming they need money for emergency medical care, or to pay for transport costs to visit the victim if they are overseas. Scammers will often build a relationship with their victims over time.
Signs your friend or family member may be involved in a romance scam:
• They may be very secretive about their relationship or provide excuses for why their online partner has not video called or met them in person. They might become hostile or angry and withdraw from conversation when you ask any questions about their partner.
• They may express very strong emotions and commitment to someone they have only just met. They have sent, or are planning to send, money to someone they have not met face-to-face. They may take out loans or withdraw from their pension to send money.
How users can stay safe from romance scams:
• Be suspicious of any requests for money from someone you have never met in person, particularly if you have only recently met online.
• Speak to your family or friends to get advice.
Profile photos may not be genuine, do your research first. Performing a reverse image search on a search engine can find photos that have been taken from somewhere, or someone else. It is important that no matter how long you’ve been speaking to someone online and how much you think you trust them, if you have not met them in person, it’s important that you do not:
• Send them any money.
• Allow them access to your bank account.
• Transfer money on their behalf.
• Take a loan out for them.
• Provide copies of your personal documents such as passports or driving licenses.
• Invest your own money on their behalf or on their advice.
• Purchase and send the codes on gift cards from Amazon or iTunes.
• Agree to receive and/or send parcels on their behalf (laptops, mobile phones etc.)
How to report it
If you think you have been a victim of a romance scam, do not feel ashamed or embarrassed - you are not alone. Contact your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via actionfraud.police.uk.
Recreation Ground Equipment Gets Go Ahead
We are delighted that, following a public consultation, the Parish Council has agreed to order new equipment for the recreational ground in Braunton. The new equipment (pictured) will be aimed at older children with a fitness unit for teenagers and adults too. We are awaiting thefinaldesignandlayout.
Braunton was awarded £66000 in Section 106 funding from North Devon Council for the recreation ground. Some improvements have already been made including tree planting.
Parish Council Grants
The Parish Council are pleased to be offering grants to local community organisations in 2024. Applications should be made in writing by 11 March 2024.
The grants will be presented at the Annual Parish Meeting on Wednesday 10 April. Further details and an application form can be found on our website or fromtheParishCounciloffice.
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
Landmark Tree
As part of their ‘Saving Devon’s Treescapes’ project, Devon Wildlife Trust have kindly donated a Small leaf lime (Tilia cordata) to theParishCouncil.
The landmark tree has been planted on the Tarka Trail behind the Anchor area and is described as a pollinator-magnet producing sweet-scented blossom. Its leaves support the caterpillars of moths such as the lime hawk, peppered andvapourer.
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.
Full Council Meeting, 7pm Tuesday 12 March 2024
Additional Council Meeting, 7pm Monday 25 March 2024
Elise Watson, Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, said:
“We want all our dogs to find a forever home, but recently we’ve noticed bigger dogs, such as Greyhounds and Lurchers, are remaining at the centre for a long time, or being passed over.
“We understand that people might be short on space, and that the cost-of-living is taking its toll, however these big dogs deserve a chance. If you have a dog shaped hole in your life, please consider one of our bigger dogs - they are large but full of love!”
One dog, who is looking for his forever home, is Bean Bean is an excitable eight-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback who is looking for an adult only home. A puppy in an adult dogs body, Bean is always happy to meet his human pals, and will ‘mouth’ them with friendly intentions. When on walks, he loves having a sniff and paddling in water. Bean is looking to be the only pet in the home, but would benefit from having a few quiet, calm, dogs to socialise with when out and about.
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Bean will sometimes play with toys, and he prefers soft squeaky ones. His absolutely loves his food and treats. For more information, or if you think you could give Bean a forever home, please visithttps://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/rhodesianridgeback/1156478
Other bigger dogs looking for their forever home at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe include:
Dash, a nine-year-old Greyhound - https:// www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/ greyhound/1185987
Nero, a three-year-old Cane Corse - https:// www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/italian-corsodog/3033748
Tara, a three-year-old German Shepherd - https:// www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/german-shepherddog/3432613
Matilda, a nine-month-old Lurcher - https:// www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/lurcher/3042455
Ru, a four-year-old Lurcher - https:// www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/lurcher/3054210
For more information, please contact the press office at pressoffice@dogstrust.org.uk
The start of the year has been very, very busy and there seems to be several projects that are fingers crossed falling into place. Great to see Braunton’s Men’s Shed train and people taking photos and discussing the carriage. The Men’s Shed are hoping to be functional in the spring, as they continue to work on accessibility and the interior, so they are ready for people to climb on board. Anyone interested contact: brauntonmensshed@gmail.com
YOUTH WORK
Work has continued within the Youth element of Live Well in Braunton (LWIB) and we will be offering two Lifeskills courses in the next couple of months. This will be Youth First Aid on Saturday 23rd March 12-3PM at The Ask for Jake Hub and Budgeting Skills delivered by Navigate-details TBC. If these are successful we will look at rolling out a programme of young peoples life skills in Braunton and the surrounding areas.
A 2nd crochet course, Creating Crochet Squares took place on Saturday 24th February-details to follow in next month edition. As there is interest in crotchet by young people we are hoping to partner with Braunton Library and offer free monthly crotchet drop ins, so watch this space.
2nd Community Soup
Friday 15th March 7-9pm at Braunton Parish Hall
Last October, we hosted our first ever soup event. Guests paid £5 for a bowl of delicious home-made soup and three local organisations (Braunton Heritage Trail, Braunton Women’s Walking Football and Zest lab) pitched for the proceeds of the soup and raffle. We raised £400 hearing all about the great things going on in our village. The vote went to Braunton Women’s Walking Football, but they were all great causes. Each organisation benefitted not only from much needed funds from the evening, but they also received external support and funds, including Braunton Rotary Club’s generous sponsorship of new kit for the ladies. Join us again in March where we will hear from 4 more worthy causes.
AGEING WELL EVENT
Tuesday 20th February 10-12.30pm @ Braunton Parish Hall.
Live Well in Braunton in partnership with Age Concern held a joint event to support residents. The event was informal and highlighted local services, groups and activities and made people aware of what is happening locally.
BRAUNTON COMMUNITY GARDEN
An open meeting on Saturday 27th January at Braunton Parish Hall with 30 people in attendance. Subsequent meetings have taken place, and the project will hopefully continue to move forward. A big thank you to all those involved and hopefully we will be able to unveil a location soon. At the time of going to press we were hoping to finalise a Community Agreement with a third party. If you are interested in being part of this project, please contact: connect@livewellinbraunton.co.uk
It can either be in an advisory role, hands-on support or as part of a committee. Help always required whether as a one-off offer, or support at hoc to help sustain the project. Many hands can make this light work.
CALENDAR 2024:
Fri March 15th 7-9PM 2024 2nd COMMUNITY SOUP @ Braunton Parish Hall.
Sat March 23rd 12-3PM 2024 YOUNG PERSON’S FIRST AID @ Ask for Jake Hub, South Street.
Sat April 13th 10-4PM 2024 HEALTH FEST @ The Braunton Recreation Ground.
Mon May 27th2024 BRAUNTON VILLAGE FAIR @ The Braunton Recreation Ground.
For any information contact: support@livewellinbraunton.co.uk
