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Newsround tra - All The News - page 4 perience - Braunton Fireworks - page 11 perience - Kids Page - page 12 posed - Reed Chillcheater - pages 16/17 the boys n t door - The Braunton Neighbourhood Police Team - page 21 plained - The Mistletoe Markets of Europe - page 22 plained - Cashless - page 28 The Braunton press - pages 32/33 plained - November at Studio Kind - page 36 plained - Live Well in Braunton - page 39 The Dog N t Door - Milverton - page 41 perience - Christmas Craft Markets - page 44 plained - Braunton Repair Café - pages 46/47 The cats n t door - Ginger & Jet - page 48 plained - Volunteer Drivers needed - page 50 plained - Top 10 tips for looking after your pet on Bonfire Night - page 52 plained - May Day - page 54 perience - The National Trust - page 57 perpl Just for Fun - page 59 perience - What’s On - page 61 ind of Advertisers - page 62

DELIVERY STAFF REQUIRED FOR OUR WAITING LIST Have you got a few hours to spare each month?

We require staff to deliver the ‘EX33’ magazines, door to door, once a month to a specified area.

You must be over 13 years of age, be reliable and trustworthy.

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Braunton Travis Perkins For all your building & landscaping projects Open for trade & non trade Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm Saturday 8.00am - 12.00 BRAUNTON & DISTRICT U3A Monthly meeting in the Parish Hall - Tuesday 7th November - 10.30am. - This months speaker John Puddy on ‘The Freshspring Trust, The SS Freshspring Steamship’. 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 11:15 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.

Tuesday Lego Club 3.30 - 4.30pm Wednesday’s 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 Friends of Braunton Library AGM - Thursday 30th November at 7pm CHRISTCHURCH, BRAUNTON Coffee morning - Saturday November 4th 10am – 12 at Christ Church. All money raised will go to North Devon Hospice. 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 Saturday 11th November. Early Christmas Coffee Morning at Braunton Parish Hall. 10 -12 Admission £1.50.

To book a Craft table please call 01271 815125, one table £5 and two tables £7. The Museum has a wide range of Charity Christmas Cards, there are more than 30 Charities to choose from. Call in soon for the best choice.

BRAUNTON FUNDRAISING GROUP FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK Saturday 25th November, Christmas Coffee and Crafts morning.

Parish Hall 10-2. Admission £1.50 to include your tea/ coffee and hot mince pie. A wide range of Craft Stalls, Christmas Hamper Raffle, Cakes etc. Craft tables can be booked by calling 01271 815125 £5 for one or £7 for two.

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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Do you find it difficult to get someone to come and do a small job? * Extra Lights *Additional Sockets * Qualified Electrician * New Fuse Boards * Fully Insured * Rewires * New Installations * Reliable Service * Tidy Work * Holiday Homes, Lets & Caravan Parks * Free Quote * Flexible Hours * Landlord & Homebuyer Inspections * Reasonably Priced Fault Finding and Repairs - Satisfaction Guaranteed I will assure you of a quick response and a reasonably priced service!

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After the success of last year's event, Ask for Jake and Bluewave are working together to organise another wonderful fireworks display. All profits will go towards supporting Ask for Jake.

Ask for Jake is a local charity run by a team of dedicated volunteers who work to raise awareness of challenges and improve the mental health of the local community. We do this by offering peer-to-peer support, signposting to services and specialist organisations and providing training opportunities.

With the ever-increasing cost of living, we are trying to keep this years ticket prices the same as last year.

If you as individuals or businesses would like to help by way of donating to the set up cost of the community event then please get in touch info@askforjake.org.uk Last year's event we completely sold out of all tickets, so buy your tickets early!

Tickets will be on sale at J & S WENSLEY NEWSAGENTS BENNY'S OF BRAUNTON

BLUEWAVE OFFICE ASK FOR JAKE HQ

Braunton Fireworks will he held at The Braunton Cricket Club on Saturday 4th November.

Gates open at 1630h

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CONTACT US FOR YOUR 2023/2024 TOUR BROCHURE Pickups at Ilfracombe, Knowle, Braunton and many more en-route!

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I was recently invited to Reed Chillcheater to have a visit around their premises. To say I was impressed is an understatement! I’m sure I’m not the only one who thought that the only service they provided was wetsuit and drysuit repairs but how wrong was I! Chris showed me around their factory explaining everything that they took on there. The business started from Chris’ home garage in 1999 and has progressed to two units. Reed Chillcheater are manufacturers of all outdoor activity clothing, winning ‘Best Technical Clothing Manufacturers 2023 - South West’ by SME News.

At their premises in Chapel Street, they manufacture Aquatherm stretch garments in 140 styles and colours and 20,000 options of different products for outdoor recreational activities, which are shipped throughout the world. In 1999 they won the British Plastics Award for developing Aquatherm, which is a full stretch, waterproof and thermal fabric.

But it doesn’t stop there - Reed Chillcheater manufacture suits for Olympic athletes and multi day expeditioners such as climbing Mount Everest, using materials produced only in the UK. They have also manufactured flesh coloured film suits for all outdoor activities for actors in the following films to name a few: Harry Potter, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean, Game of Thrones and The Hours.

During covid they were approached to manufacture upper and lower torso seals/garments for those people with respiratory problems who would have to have iron lung treatment, these products enabled patients to stay conscious during recovery and just be wearing the 16 garments.

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They also make and adapt garments for war veterans and people with disabilities so they can still enjoy watersports.

Super thermal underwear! Another completely unique fabric developed by REED is TRANSPIRE Fleece. This provides the highest weight-to-warmth ratio of any sporting fabric - wet or dry! Regularly chosen and used by the special forces.

Reed Chillcheater welcomes walk-in customers for wetsuit/drysuit repairs and they also recycle old wetsuits so are contributing to their zero to landfill policy.

www.chillcheater.com

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ATTENTION ALL LANDLORDS – WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! Where has the time gone? Emily – formerly of Marsdens Property Management – has been with us for nearly a year now and our register of properties and prospective tenants is going from strength to strength. We offer a fantastic support service to landlords looking for a change of agent, prospective landlords, tenants and applicants, with a great team of contractors working with us to provide a gold star standard service that we are extremely proud of.

Ros, Mandie, Emily and Sue at Gibbs Property Management are happy to help with any questions or queries about any aspect of property letting, so give us a call, send us an email or even better, pop into our office to find out what we can offer you – we look forward to hearing from you.

T: 01271 446 140 E: admin@gibbsproperty.co.uk Suite 103A, Queens House, Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HJ

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Be Bright, Be Seen, This Winter.

Devon and Cornwall Police are urging pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists to make themselves more visible as the evenings draw in.

Now that November is here and with the clocks going back at the end of last month, the days get shorter and the colder weather starts to set in, other road users will become less visible to motorists, so we are reminding everyone, it is important to be seen not only at night, but also during the day, especially when we have inclement weather.

Walking and cycling are two of the healthiest ways to travel, but when the light or weather is poor, easy-to-see clothing is a must. Whether you travel by foot or on two wheels, it’s crucial to invest in high-visibility clothing and stay safe on the road.

Bright, highly visible colours make sense when out in daylight, whereas highly reflective materials are crucial in low light conditions. Even wearing an inexpensive hi-visibility bib or rucksack cover, could make a big difference.

A reminder that using a bicycle during the hours of darkness means you must have working front and back lights to use the bike on the road. It’s disappointing to see the number of adult cyclists who ignore this setting a bad example to the younger generation.

PCSO ANDY FRISBY POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICER 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

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Ample Beachside Parking Season and Winter Tickets available Available for Locals and Regular Users

Rob: 01271 890121 - 07774 887952 Tony: 01271 890327 - 07810 127342

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Painting and Decorating Professional Decorator with over 20 years experience • • • • • •

Interior and Exterior Competitive rates Honest, reliable and tidy OAP Discounts No job too small Braunton based Call Grant Williams on 01271 816019 or 07867 847832

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BRAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL

THE BRAUNTON EXPRESS November 2023

Braunton Parish Civic Service

Formal Adoption of the Braunton Neighbourhood Plan

We are delighted to inform you that a collection made at the parish civic service, held on Sunday 17 September at St Brannock’s Church, raised £217.83. Together with an anonymous donation of £233 the total raised was £450.83 which has been donated to the upkeep and maintenance of the fabric of St Brannock’s Church. We were pleased to hear that the church have very kindly offered to match fund the collection and donate £450.83 to the Libya Floods Appeal.

Residents voted YES in the Neighbourhood Plan referendum recently and agreed that they wanted North Devon District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Braunton Parish to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area.

Tree Works in Caen St Car Park There will be routine maintenance to the Poplar trees in Caen Street overflow car park by the Tarka Trail at the end of the month. The footpath and the overflow car park will be closed for the duration of the works which are due to commence on 20 November.

Permit holders will be able to park in the main car park whilst the overflow area is not accessible.

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We are pleased to announce that the plan has now formally been adopted

by North Devon Council at their meeting on 4th October 2023. https:// www.brauntonparishneighbourhood plan.org.uk/

OFFICE SPACE

We have shared office space available at Braunton Work Hub. Please contact the Parish Council office for further details.

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Useful Flood Contacts Devon County Council Highways 0345 155 1004 Flooding and blocked drains, Monday to Friday 08:00-20:00 & Saturday 09:00-13:00 (outside of these hours 01392 383329) South West Water 0344 346 2020 To report flooding from sewers and water pipes (24 hour service) Environment Agency Floodline 0345 988 1188 For advice and enquiries about flood warnings (24 hour service) Register for free flood warnings for the River Caen.

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

Useful Websites gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk Check flood risk by postcode check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/whatto-do-in-a-flood What to do before, during and after a flood, including preparing a personal flood plan metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and -advice/seasonal-advice Seasonal advice, what to do in a flood nationalfloodforum.org.uk A charity to help, support and represent people at risk of flooding.

Sandbags Don’t forget if you need to help protect your property from flooding, empty sandbags (and advice on their use) are available free from: West Cross Garage on Chapel Street 24 Hrs 01271 812295.

Parish Council Office open 0900-1200 Mon-Fri 01271 812131 Sand for filling the bags is available to buy from local builders merchants.

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.

Full Council Meeting, Tuesday 14 November 2023

7pm

Additional Council Meeting, 7pm Monday 27 November 2023

Tracey Lovell, Clerk to the Council Angela Corner, Senior Council Officer

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Milverton, a two-year-old German Pointer, is looking for a loving, active, and adult forever home at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe. Full of fun and exuberance, Milverton loves to play with toys, and his favourite is a ball.

He knows how to ‘sit’, and ‘wait’ and puts these into action when playing fetch.

He enjoys going for long walks and he does not mind if other dogs join him, however he can be quite strong on the lead.

A sensitive soul, Milverton can be unsure in new situations and is wary of going through doorways. He can be nervous of men who are unknown to him, however it does not take him long to make new friends and a game of fetch is a great start to the relationship.

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Milverton is very affectionate and adores having a fuss, however he lacks confidence in general. Treats and toys act as a reward for him, and this can help him cope in new environments.

The ideal home for Milverton would be set in a rural area, with a nice secure garden as he loves his outdoor space to bound around in. Milverton has high exercise needs so would fit in well with adult adopters who love long walks. He would be best suited as the only dog in the home, with opportunities to socialise with other dogs when out and about.

He has no history with living with cats, small furries, or livestock. He has been okay passing by horses.

Milverton would benefit from walks away from traffic as he can be worried by passing vehicles. He has not experienced home life before and therefore may need help with his housetraining. Any time left alone is best built up gradually as he adores being around his people.

If you think you could give Milverton the loving home that he deserves please visit - https:// www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/dogs/pointer/1268002

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Repair Cafes 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. We have even enlisted the help of a tech whizz to help with your IT woes!

Our Repair Cafes depend on a network of dedicated volunteers. To be accessible and inclusive for all, our Repair Cafes are held central locations across North Devon where people can reach us easily by foot or by public transport, plus there is no charge for repairs, but we welcome donations. They are an intergenerational event that brings the community together to build resilience, keep the climate conversation going, help people to feel empowered to combat the climate crisis together and provide the opportunity to interlink different community groups with a common goal.

We also help promote other community Repair Cafes that have sprung up independently, such as those at Bideford and High Bickington and Atherington and are available to help get one set up and off the ground. To support the cost of living crisis, we also partnered with 361 Energy to identify those in need and stitch thermal linings into curtains.

What have our Repair Cafes achieved?

Repair Cafes in numbers so far in 2023: 18 Repair Cafes have been held across North Devon in 2023 so far (a total of 37 since we started in 2021) 180 items have been repaired, covering clothing, textiles, electronics, bikes and carpentry (351 in total since 2021) 74 volunteers gave up their time to bring life back to damaged items and keeping them rom landfill 278 hours have been dedicated by our super star volunteers 5 locations; Braunton, Ilfracombe and Landkey and new to 2023; we have launched two new regular Repair Cafes in Barnstaple and South Molton 46

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How did it all start?

We started our Repair Cafe journey back in 2021 when our Sea-EO, Claire, had a conversation with a local sewer and community champion Sue Gilbert, and the fire was ignited. So after navigating Covid restrictions, our very first self-funded Repair Cafe was born in our home town of Braunton, North Devon. Right from the very beginning, it was clear there was a demand for a repair service and it grew rapidly thanks to our incredible network of volunteers, invested stakeholders, community effort and funding from the National Lottery Together For Our Planet Fund.

The impact of Repair Cafes: Saving pennies and the planet Repair Cafes are a great way to combat fast fashion and 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. The environmental and climate crisis and the cost of living crisis are not separate issues. Repair Cafes are a simple but effective solution that addresses the times we’re living in a way that benefits people, and also the planet. We do not have finite resources, whether we’re talking on a household level or a planetary level, so finding ways to repair, reuse, or repurpose what we already have is vital for our communities and planet to be able to thrive.

Where and when are our Repair Cafes?

We run a number of Repair Cafes each month across the following locations: Braunton, at Museum of British Surfing Landkey, at Willow’s Tearoom Ilfracombe, at The Earth Repair Shop and hand:plant cafe Barnstaple, at St John’s Community Centre (sometimes in different locations) South Molton, YMCA The offerings vary at each cafe and month to month, so please check our What’s On page or Facebook Events for more information on upcoming Repair Cafes around North Devon.

What does the future hold for Repair Cafes in North Devon?

The aim of our Repair Cafe network is to build on the cafes we already have to ensure their sustainability and also to ensure that we broaden our reach. We would also like to set up skills sharing workshops in the communities that our cafes are located in. We would also like to run skills sharing workshops in each community which we hope will offer an opportunity to diversify and reach other communities including refugees, young families, deprived communities and those that can’t attend our Repair Cafes. Workshops will provide vital skills, giving people the power to repair their own items at home and offer repairs to their own communities and neighbourhoods.

Funding opportunity - Be part of the solution We are looking for businesses and community organisations to help fund our individual cafes. It is a fantastic way to have a real impact in the community.

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Cats of the Month - Ginger & Jet

Ginger and his sister Jet are two very friendly and sweet natured cats. They have been much loved pets living with the same family since kittenhood but sadly due to no fault of their own now need to find a new home. Ginger is a big softy who will look at you longingly for some attention and if need be may meow or give you a little tap with his paw just in case you may not have noticed him. He will come when called and reply if spoken to. Jet too will come when called, hoping for a bit of fuss and maybe some play. She is a beautiful black puss who loves attention, and does also enjoy a good lap to sit on. Although both are now eight years old they do still like to have regular play sessions with their human companions. They are happy sharing a home together but it's human company they love most, so do you have room in your home and hearts to give these loveliest of cats a second chance of happiness.

For further information please contact: T: 0345 3714203 E: barnstaplecats@hotmail.com W: www.cats.org.uk/barnstaple F: barnstaplecatsprotection Reg charity; 203644 (England & Wales) SC037711 (Scotland)

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AND DECKING For a local, FREE no obligation quote on fencing, gates, decking and repairs on timber or metal then call your local, family run company on

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JUST FOR FUN Hidden Message - Unusual Countries Once you find all the words, use the unused letters starting in the top left corner to reveal the hidden message.

September’s answer was:

A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy - Albert Einstein

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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 Toddler Groups: Kendra Pilates with Rachael - 07904 219085 South Street Baby Group - 07776 261541 Yoga with Jules - 07813 874121 South Street Toddler Group - 07776 261541 Yoga with Simone - 07860 604698 Noisy Nippers @ South Street - 07776 261541 Karen’s Dance/Fitness - 07765 603558 St Brannock’s Babies & Toddler Group - 07980 915660 Cardio Kick! - 07876 406077 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 - 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 Beaver Colony - 816780 Air Cadets 722 Chivenor Squadron - 07920 091557 Scouts (1st Chivenor) - 07826385553 Aikido Club - 01769 560605 or 861243 Braunton Sea Scouts - 871374 Braunton Army Cadets - 07970 082963 Braunton Rainbows - 816340 Croyde Surf Lifesaving Club - 890101 Braunton Brownies - 816340 Croyde Surf Club www.croydesurfclub.com Braunton Guides - 816340 Braunton Karate Club - 07736 936738 unionkaratedo.com Cub Scouts (1st Chivenor) - 07826385553 Braunton Art Group - 07909 753846 Beaver Scouts (1st Chivenor) - 07826385553 Georgeham and Croyde Art Group - 890215 Braunton Twinning Organisation - 549828/814532 Caen Bridge Club - 812121 Braunton Tennis Club Braunton Caen Rotary Memory Café www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/brauntontennisclub (last Wed 2-4pm) - Stan 816340 Georgeham and Croyde Garden Club - 07989841432 Braunton Lodge of Freemasons - 812651 Natural Dog Club monthly meeting - 01271 624602 (2nd Wednesday of every month) See Hear Centre, Barnstaple - 01271 373236 Braunton Bowling Club www.brauntonbowlingclub.co.uk - 813317 Braunton BMX Club - www.brauntonbmxclub.org.uk Church Services (Sundays unless stated) 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 Group Thursdays 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 61 Please mention EX33 responding to adverts Christian Science Society Barnstaple 11am when Wed 6.15pm Tel: 323741 www.christiansciencenorthdevon.co.uk

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