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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 meetings in the Parish Hall, 1st Tuesday of the month. Next meeting 5th November 10.30am. This months speaker is Tia Meraki talking on the work of Plastic Free North Devon. 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 - 11.30. 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 Playmobil 10.15 - 12.00 - for 4 year olds plus 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
Saturday November 2nd - 10am – 12 Coffee morning at Christchurch. Money raised will go towards new church kitchen windows. 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 16th November - Early Christmas Coffee Morning and Crafts. Braunton Parish Hall 10am - 12 noon. Admission £1.50 to include hot mince pie and a drink. Craft tables may be booked by ringing 01271 815125. £5 for one or £7 for two. Charity Christmas Cards now on sale, a good choice of charities for you to browse.
BRAUNTON FUNDRAISING GROUP FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK
Christmas Coffee and Crafts morning, Saturday 30th November. Admission £1.50 includes a hot mince pie & tea/coffee Large range of craft stalls. We regret all tables are now fully booked.
Braunton Christmas Market - Saturday 7th December, in Braunton Car Park - Chocolate and Sweets Tombola Come and support Cancer Research UK.
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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Family run kitchen makeover company celebrates 25 years
Local business Dream Doors turned 25 earlier this year and celebrated being the UK’s most trusted kitchen makeover company over this time.
The company have seen kitchen trends and popular styles change significantly over the past 25 years, but one thing remains a constant, this space is the heart of any home. Dream Doors have evolved alongside these changes, helping to revamp nearly 4000 kitchens in the last year alone.
The company began trading in 1999, with their North Devon showroom in Barnstaple opening in 2022 after finding a gap in the market for affordable kitchen makeovers that caused minimal disruption to the home. By replacing the doors and drawer fronts, Dream Doors allows you to completely revamp your space, for up to 50% less than a fully fitted kitchen. Avoiding the unnecessary removal of the cabinets allows for their fitters to be in and out in as little as 2-3 days, meaning customers can be enjoying their new kitchen in no time!
Dream Doors also have a commitment to sustainability, providing kitchens that benefit both the homeowner, and the planet. By actively encouraging customers to reuse their existing cabinetry, and ensuring all materials removed are disposed of responsibly, Dream Doors North Devon are making every effort to reduce the impact to the environment made by the kitchen industry.
Interested in starting your kitchen makeover journey? Your local Dream Doors showroom can be found at Unit 4 Queens House, Queen Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8HJ, where you can view a wide range of kitchen door styles and colours, as well a selection of modern appliances, storage solutions, and lighting options – 01271 603060, www.dreamdoors.co.uk
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
I will assure you of a quick response and a reasonably priced service! Call Alan on: 01271 268513/07977 507433 or email: info@cornerwayselectrical.co.uk
The salon has now been open for 6 months and we are loving our journey of growth every day and we will hopefully continue to do so long into the future, thanks to our lovely clients, previous andnew.
We are a team of four; three hair stylists and our salon assistant, Jasmine, who runs the homeware and social aspect of our business ... as well as making a superb flat white!
Cross Street Social - Hair Salon, Homeware and Coffee Bar ... an innovative, calming and creative space inspired by Nordic lifestyle and decor, offering a variety of hair services, homeware and space for social gatherings, workshops and events.
Cross Street Social is the 'second home' of owners Brooke and Claire, each with a wealth of knowledge and experience. They knew it was their time to create a better way of working and a new way of thinking when it comes to your salon visit.
Our newest family member is the extremely talented hairstylist, Liv, who has worked locally for many years. Liv will be joining the team in November and we are beyond excitedforthefuture.
To book in with any of our stylists, telephone 01271 624196, give Cross Street Social a follow on Instagram or Facebook or pop in at 14 Cross Street, Barnstaple for a browseanda chit chat."
Barnstaple Care
Barnstaple Care is recruiting new members of staff now! This could be you! At Barnstaple Care we dedicate ourselves to helping the elderly and young adults to support their needs and put them first. We provide person centred packages for all clients to meet their individual needs. We are a family run business, based in the heart of Barnstaple. We work on a 24/7 schedule so this includes mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleep ins.
What we require/duties
• Some care experience is required but training will be given
• Assisting clients with personal care dressing, washing, undressing and toileting
• A full driving license and access to a car
• Care certificate/any relevant certificates you may have
• Flexible working hours
• Willingness to do sit in visits
• Some kitchen skills as cooking a small meal may be required/cleaning skills
• Reporting any concerns to your manager
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Providing social interaction with clients
Working hours will be discussed during the interview. We offer part-time/full-time working hours and sleep ins available too, we offer good rates of pay and this is paid fortnightly (every second Friday) we can agree to shift plans/set days. We have an open door policy so any concerns you may have we are here to support you.
If this role sounds like the perfect fit for you please don’t hesitate to contact us and arrange an interview!
We look forward to hearing from you! From Barnstaple Care Contact information: helenrichards265@gmail.com / 07871
SEXTORTION
If you receive a friend request on social media, contact made via WhatsApp or an email from someone you have never met before, be very cautious. This type of crime has happened locally, so we need to make you aware.
Criminals befriend victims online by using a fake identity and then after a period of time exchanging messages they persuade them to perform sexual or otherwise compromising acts in front of their webcam or in a video message usually after being sent one by the criminal.
The video is recorded by the criminals who then threaten to share the images with the victims’ friends and family, blackmailing the victim to pay them money to prevent this happening.
Be very careful about who you befriend online, especially if you’re considering sharing anything intimate with them. The attractive person in the video chat may have been coerced themselves. A profile photo may be of someone completely different and any videos sent are not of them.
It is best not to share intimate images or sexual acts online even with people you know. Once images are out on the web they are very difficult to get removed.
If it’s happened to you, don’t panic.
Don’t pay up. The criminal may publish the compromising images anyway or they may come back to you for more money.
End all communication with the blackmailers but save the messages or screenshot them to save as evidence.
Contact the Police. you can do that using any of the non-emergency methods here: www.dc.police.uk/contact
If you’re under 18 years old, speak to an adult you trust immediately or get in touch with CEOP (the Police Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command) https:// www.ceop.police.uk/ceop-reporting
Braunton Care is a well established, family run, CQC registered care provider within our local community of Braunton.
We have a dedicated team of experienced and fully trained carers that cater for a wide range of needs and ongoing development in health and social care services.
All staff are DBS checked and undergo a thorough recruitment and induction process to ensure a good quality service is provided to you or your loved ones.
Braunton Care are committed in providing the best quality care for yourself, or for a relative, on an individual, private and confidential basis in your own home.
Our aim is to support independent living to enable you to stay comfortably in your own home.
Some of the tasks we can assist with (but aren’t limited to):
-Personal Care (washing, dressing, bathing)
-Meal times
-Domestic tasks
-Shopping
-Appointments
-Dementia Care
-Sitting Service
-Medication Prompting
-Social activities
-Palliative Care
November 2024
Braunton Programme of Remembrance 2024
Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 10th November 2024
Come along to our Annual Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade on Sunday 10th November 2024, where we gather as a community to show our collective respect to all of those who gave their tomorrow for our today.
Time: Arrive at 9.30am. Parade to proceedat10.00am.
Meeting Point: Parade participants will meet in Caen Street Car Park, Caen Street,EX331AA
Parade Route: The Parade will exit Caen Street Car Park onto Caen Street, turn left along Chaloners Road, turn right into Church Street and stop at St. Brannock’sChurch.
Church Service: Starts at 10.50am at St. Brannock’s Church, people attending to be inside the Church no later than 10.45am. All are very welcome to attend but places are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis - there will be a PA system outside the Church sopeoplecanlistentotheService. At 11am a two-minute silence will be observed giving guests, residents and visitors the opportunity to make their own personal silent tribute to all those who have died in service of their Country.
Parade Return: Following the Service the Parade will leave St. Brannock’s Church and proceed at 12pm then turn left along Chaloners Road. At the Memorial Gardens the Commanding Officer24CommandoRoyalEngineers
will take the march past salute. The Parade will continue right into Caen Street and return to Caen Street Car Park,wheretheParadewillhaltanddismiss.
Additional information:
Road closures will be in place on Caen Street, Chaloners Road and Church StreetduringtheParade.
All ex-service men and women and serving members of HM Forces are welcome to take part in the Parade. Please report to the Regimental Sergeant Major at 9.30am, in Caen Street Car Park. The Parade of Service Men and Women will leave Caen StreetCarPark at10.00am.
An area of the Caen Street Car Park will be cordoned off for Parade participantstowait andlineup.
Thank you to Milestone Infrastructure Ltd for agreeing to oversee the traffic managementduringtheParade.
Armistice Day
Monday 11th November 2024
An Act of Remembrance with a two-minute silence will take place on the Village Green, Caen Street, Braunton on Monday the 11th November to mark Armistice Day. Please gather on the Village Green no later than 10.50am.
Time: Arrive 10.50am. A two-minute silence at 11am.
Meeting Place: Village Green, Caen Street, Braunton, EX33 1AA
Everyone is welcome to attend.
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 fromlocalbuilders merchants.
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
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 warningsfortheRiver Caen.
Meetings Calendar 2024
Full Council meetings are held in the Council Chamber and additional meetings, to primarily consider planning applications, are held virtually. CouncillorSurgeriesareheld in the Parish Hall on the first Saturday ofalternatemonths.
Full Council Meeting
7pm Tuesday 12 November 2024
Additional Council Meeting
7pm Monday 25 November 2024
If you would like to join the North Devon Ramblers on a walk this month, with no obligation to join, then these are the walks on offer:
Sunday 3rd November – We go by train to Umberleigh Station at 10.37 or alternatively meet at Umberleigh station at 10.45 for an 8.5 mile walk through the parishes of Warkleigh and Slatterleigh.
Wednesday 6th November – We meet at Chittlehampton Village Square at 10.30 for a 6mile leisurely ramble on tracks and paths around the village.
Sunday 10th November – We meet at the large layby off the B3223 just before Instow (if coming from Barnstaple) at 10.30 for a 7 mile moderate walk taking in the Tarka Trail, Westleigh, Eastleigh and Huish.
Sunday 17th November – Another “train” walk catching the 9.36 from Barnstaple to Crediton arriving at 10.24, for an 8-mile walk exploring the Yeo and Creedy valleys, visiting Sandford and St Swithun’s church.
Saturday 23rd November – 2 walks will be setting off from Bishops Nympton Car Park, a 6mile walk at 10.00 and a 4-mile walk at 10.25. Both walks will visit Mariansleigh with some climbs and mud expected!
Further details of all these walks can be found on our website northdevonramblers.org.uk We look forward to seeing you!
Janet Ellis
s big appeal for a forever home
Buddy the four-year-old Chihuahua is Dogs Trust s Dog of the Month, who is searching for his forever home.
Buddy loves to be cosy and spend time with his s bonded with them. Before living offsite in a foster home as part of our Home from Home Scheme, Buddy could be found in Dogs Trust Ilfracombe’s office often having a snooze and keeping our staff company whilst they worked.
Buddy enjoys playing with his toys, especially soft teddies. He loves tasty treats, which are often used to teach him some tricks during positive reward training. Buddy is a fair-weather pooch who dislikes walking in the rain, as he’d much prefer to be curled up in the warm indoors. He does not mind walking with other dogs who are calm, although he may give a little woof when they are in the distance. He is sociable and made lots of friends at the rehoming centre, particularly with other calm dogs. Since being in a foster home, Buddy has learnt his housetraining and is confident to travel in the car.
Buddy would love to find a loving home with a secure garden for him to explore. He could live with teenage children, but would need a home without cats and small furries. Buddy is looking to be the only dog in the home as he likes to have all the toys and food for himself. Out and about, he would enjoy and benefit from having doggie pals. We have no history of Buddy around livestock. Buddy may appear shy or aloof when he first meets new people but if you adopt Buddy, you will find him to be a lovely little companion.
Elise Watson, Centre Manager at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe says, “Buddy is such a sweet small boy with a lovely personality. Once he’s familiar with new human friends, it doesn’t take long before he’s snoozing next to them comfortably. He’s certainly motivated by food, and will do anything for a piece of hot dog sausage, chicken or cheese. We’re hoping someone comes forward to offer him a home soon.”
If you are interested in adopting Buddy or want to explore other dogs available for rehoming at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, please visit www.dogstrust.org.uk/ilfracombe for more information.
JUST FOR FUN
HIDDEN MESSAGE WORDSEARCH - ROMAN EMPIRE
September’s answers was: A river cuts through rock, not because of it’s power, but because of it’s persistence. Jim Watkins
Tommy looks very dapper in his glossy black and white coat with bright eyes and lovely white whiskers. His past is a bit of a mystery as he was found looking very uncared for. A full vet check found no health problems at all, and in the care of his fosterers the shine has come right back into his coat. While a little wary of people at first, he is now very much a lap cat. He loves to be made a fuss of and given lots of cuddles, rewarding you with lots of purring and pummelling while gazing into your eyes! You'd certainly never know he'd lived some of his young life on the streets.
Still, a youngster, Tommy is estimated between one and two. Perhaps because of his past, he has a very healthy appetite, so he's kept strictly to three meals a day and no grazing! He has adapted well into pen life, and this helps us to be confident that in the right household he would settle right in. We feel he'd best suit a home with no young children or other pets and preferably with an experienced cat owner. He may need a bit of time and understanding to help him gain his confidence with new people, but we're sure that would be well rewarded.
As with all CP cats he's been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea’d and wormed, and because of his past blood tested too. All he needs now is a new home! 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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