What’s On at Holsworthy Library – November
• Entertainment on Your Mobile Device, Monday 3rd – 2:30pm-4:30pm. Free (please book via Learn Devon on 01392 384094)
• Bounce & Rhyme, Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 2:15pm-2:45pm
• Photography for Wellbeing, Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 11am-1pm. Free to attend but limited places – please book with library staff.
• Fun Creative Writing Sessions for Children (7-14 years old), Saturday 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th – 10:30-11:30. £2 per session, for more information and to book please see library staff .
• Winter Wellness with Diana Lee, Saturday 8th – 2pm. Please book via Eventbrite or with library staff.
• Lloyds Bank Community Banking, Monday 10th & 24th – 2pm-4pm. Free drop in sessions.
• Come along and speak to the Healthwatch Devon Champions for support and Guidance on local health and social care and to share your experiences with them, Monday 17th – 2pm-4pm
• Lets Create: Block Print Bunting! Saturday 22nd – 2pm-4pm . Family friendly workshop suitable for ages 5+ . Free to attend but donations welcome. Limited places, please book with library staff.
• Gardening Cuppa & Chat, Wednesday 26th – 2pm-3pm. Everyone welcome.
• Self Service Baby Weigh. Every Thursday 1pm-4pm
• Lego and games for children. Every Saturday – 10am-12pm
Holsworthy Library
There are lots of exciting things happening at your local library. In addition to a great range of books you can use your library membership to access free eBooks and audiobooks via the Borrowbox app. We also have free public computers and Wi-Fi as well as printing, copying and scanning facilities. It is free to join the library, and we are a friendly, welcoming space open to all. Free hot drinks are available, and people are encouraged to use the library as a place to relax, work and socialise as well as to find their next great read!
For children, the library offers weekly Bounce and Rhyme sessions, a Saturday Club, craft activities and stories during the holidays as well as the popular Secret Book Quest and Libro’s Friends reading schemes.
We regularly host a Lloyds Community Banker, evening talks and other events so keep an eye out for posters or on our social media and website.
Holsworthy Library is part of Libraries Unlimited, a charity bringing ideas, imagination, creativity and knowledge to enrich lives and build thriving communities.
01409 253514
holsworthy.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
www.discover.librariesunlimited.org.uk
Holsworthy Library on Facebook and Instagram
Opening Hours:
Monday 2pm-5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10am-1pm
Sunday Closed
What’s On at Holsworthy Library – November
• Entertainment on Your Mobile Device, Monday 3rd – 2:30pm-4:30pm. Free (please book via Learn Devon on 01392 384094)
• Bounce & Rhyme, Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 2:15pm-2:45pm
• Photography for Wellbeing, Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 11am-1pm. Free to attend but limited places – please book with library staff.
• Fun Creative Writing Sessions for Children (7-14 years old), Saturday 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th – 10:30-11:30. £2 per session, for more information and to book please see library staff .
• Winter Wellness with Diana Lee, Saturday 8th – 2pm. Please book via Eventbrite or with library staff.
• Lloyds Bank Community Banking, Monday 10th & 24th – 2pm-4pm. Free drop in sessions.
• Come along and speak to the Healthwatch Devon Champions for support and Guidance on local health and social care and to share your experiences with them, Monday 17th – 2pm-4pm
• Lets Create: Block Print Bunting! Saturday 22nd – 2pm-4pm . Family friendly workshop suitable for ages 5+ . Free to attend but donations welcome. Limited places, please book with library staff.
• Gardening Cuppa & Chat, Wednesday 26th – 2pm-3pm. Everyone welcome.
• Self Service Baby Weigh. Every Thursday 1pm-4pm
• Lego and games for children. Every Saturday – 10am-12pm
Holsworthy Library
There are lots of exciting things happening at your local library. In addition to a great range of books you can use your library membership to access free eBooks and audiobooks via the Borrowbox app. We also have free public computers and Wi-Fi as well as printing, copying and scanning facilities. It is free to join the library, and we are a friendly, welcoming space open to all. Free hot drinks are available, and people are encouraged to use the library as a place to relax, work and socialise as well as to find their next great read!
For children, the library offers weekly Bounce and Rhyme sessions, a Saturday Club, craft activities and stories during the holidays as well as the popular Secret Book Quest and Libro’s Friends reading schemes.
We regularly host a Lloyds Community Banker, evening talks and other events so keep an eye out for posters or on our social media and website.
Holsworthy Library is part of Libraries Unlimited, a charity bringing ideas, imagination, creativity and knowledge to enrich lives and build thriving communities.
01409 253514
holsworthy.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
www.discover.librariesunlimited.org.uk
Holsworthy Library on Facebook and Instagram
Opening Hours:
Monday 2pm-5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10am-1pm
Sunday Closed
Cars for Care
Do you have a car and some spare time? Join Cars for Care as a volunteer driver and help people get to medical appointments.
Fuel costs reimbursed at 45p–50p per mile
(e.g. Holsworthy to RDE = approx. £50)
Choose to accept bookings when it suits you
Ideal for both short local trips and longer journeys
Must have an email address and access to a computer or tablet
Make a real difference in your community.
Contact Holsworthy Rural Community Transport for more information:
Website: https://www.pickme-up.co.uk
Email: info@holsworthyruraltransport.co.uk
Contact Number: 01409 259 001
Address: The Carroll Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
What’s On at Holsworthy Library – November
• Entertainment on Your Mobile Device, Monday 3rd – 2:30pm-4:30pm. Free (please book via Learn Devon on 01392 384094)
• Bounce & Rhyme, Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 2:15pm-2:45pm
• Photography for Wellbeing, Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 11am-1pm. Free to attend but limited places – please book with library staff.
• Fun Creative Writing Sessions for Children (7-14 years old), Saturday 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th – 10:30-11:30. £2 per session, for more information and to book please see library staff .
• Winter Wellness with Diana Lee, Saturday 8th – 2pm. Please book via Eventbrite or with library staff.
• Lloyds Bank Community Banking, Monday 10th & 24th – 2pm-4pm. Free drop in sessions.
• Come along and speak to the Healthwatch Devon Champions for support and Guidance on local health and social care and to share your experiences with them, Monday 17th – 2pm-4pm
• Lets Create: Block Print Bunting! Saturday 22nd – 2pm-4pm . Family friendly workshop suitable for ages 5+ . Free to attend but donations welcome. Limited places, please book with library staff.
• Gardening Cuppa & Chat, Wednesday 26th – 2pm-3pm. Everyone welcome.
• Self Service Baby Weigh. Every Thursday 1pm-4pm
• Lego and games for children. Every Saturday – 10am-12pm
Holsworthy Library
There are lots of exciting things happening at your local library. In addition to a great range of books you can use your library membership to access free eBooks and audiobooks via the Borrowbox app. We also have free public computers and Wi-Fi as well as printing, copying and scanning facilities. It is free to join the library, and we are a friendly, welcoming space open to all. Free hot drinks are available, and people are encouraged to use the library as a place to relax, work and socialise as well as to find their next great read!
For children, the library offers weekly Bounce and Rhyme sessions, a Saturday Club, craft activities and stories during the holidays as well as the popular Secret Book Quest and Libro’s Friends reading schemes.
We regularly host a Lloyds Community Banker, evening talks and other events so keep an eye out for posters or on our social media and website.
Holsworthy Library is part of Libraries Unlimited, a charity bringing ideas, imagination, creativity and knowledge to enrich lives and build thriving communities.
01409 253514
holsworthy.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
www.discover.librariesunlimited.org.uk
Holsworthy Library on Facebook and Instagram
Opening Hours:
Monday 2pm-5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10am-1pm
Sunday Closed
Remembrance Parade – Sunday 9th November 2025
Holsworthy Remembrance Parade to take place on Sunday 9th November 2025
To participate in the parade assemble in the Square, Holsworthy at 14:30 for a 14:45 start.
The Parade will commence at 14:45 and continue from the Square, right along Bodmin Street to the Methodist Chapel.
After arriving at the Methodist Chapel the Remembrance service will commence at 15:00.
The parade will continue to the War Memorial outside St Peter & St Paul’s church where the wreath laying will commence.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Cars for Care
Do you have a car and some spare time? Join Cars for Care as a volunteer driver and help people get to medical appointments.
Fuel costs reimbursed at 45p–50p per mile
(e.g. Holsworthy to RDE = approx. £50)
Choose to accept bookings when it suits you
Ideal for both short local trips and longer journeys
Must have an email address and access to a computer or tablet
Make a real difference in your community.
Contact Holsworthy Rural Community Transport for more information:
Website: https://www.pickme-up.co.uk
Email: info@holsworthyruraltransport.co.uk
Contact Number: 01409 259 001
Address: The Carroll Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
What’s On at Holsworthy Library – November
• Entertainment on Your Mobile Device, Monday 3rd – 2:30pm-4:30pm. Free (please book via Learn Devon on 01392 384094)
• Bounce & Rhyme, Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 2:15pm-2:45pm
• Photography for Wellbeing, Thursday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th – 11am-1pm. Free to attend but limited places – please book with library staff.
• Fun Creative Writing Sessions for Children (7-14 years old), Saturday 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th – 10:30-11:30. £2 per session, for more information and to book please see library staff .
• Winter Wellness with Diana Lee, Saturday 8th – 2pm. Please book via Eventbrite or with library staff.
• Lloyds Bank Community Banking, Monday 10th & 24th – 2pm-4pm. Free drop in sessions.
• Come along and speak to the Healthwatch Devon Champions for support and Guidance on local health and social care and to share your experiences with them, Monday 17th – 2pm-4pm
• Lets Create: Block Print Bunting! Saturday 22nd – 2pm-4pm . Family friendly workshop suitable for ages 5+ . Free to attend but donations welcome. Limited places, please book with library staff.
• Gardening Cuppa & Chat, Wednesday 26th – 2pm-3pm. Everyone welcome.
• Self Service Baby Weigh. Every Thursday 1pm-4pm
• Lego and games for children. Every Saturday – 10am-12pm
Holsworthy Library
There are lots of exciting things happening at your local library. In addition to a great range of books you can use your library membership to access free eBooks and audiobooks via the Borrowbox app. We also have free public computers and Wi-Fi as well as printing, copying and scanning facilities. It is free to join the library, and we are a friendly, welcoming space open to all. Free hot drinks are available, and people are encouraged to use the library as a place to relax, work and socialise as well as to find their next great read!
For children, the library offers weekly Bounce and Rhyme sessions, a Saturday Club, craft activities and stories during the holidays as well as the popular Secret Book Quest and Libro’s Friends reading schemes.
We regularly host a Lloyds Community Banker, evening talks and other events so keep an eye out for posters or on our social media and website.
Holsworthy Library is part of Libraries Unlimited, a charity bringing ideas, imagination, creativity and knowledge to enrich lives and build thriving communities.
01409 253514
holsworthy.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
www.discover.librariesunlimited.org.uk
Holsworthy Library on Facebook and Instagram
Opening Hours:
Monday 2pm-5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10am-1pm
Sunday Closed
Remembrance Parade – Sunday 9th November 2025
Holsworthy Remembrance Parade to take place on Sunday 9th November 2025
To participate in the parade assemble in the Square, Holsworthy at 14:30 for a 14:45 start.
The Parade will commence at 14:45 and continue from the Square, right along Bodmin Street to the Methodist Chapel.
After arriving at the Methodist Chapel the Remembrance service will commence at 15:00.
The parade will continue to the War Memorial outside St Peter & St Paul’s church where the wreath laying will commence.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Torridge Recycling Tips
What goes where?
Green Box 🟩
✅ Plastic bottles
✅ Food trays, margarine tubs, yoghurt pots
✅ Food tins and drink cans
✅ Aluminium foil
✅ Aerosol cans (no tops)
✅ Household batteries (please place in a small clear plastic bag)
✅ Small electrical items
Black Box ⬛️
✅ Bottles
✅ Jars
Green Bag 🟩
✅ Newspapers/Magazines
✅ Catalogues
✅ General paper (including shredded paper)
✅ Envelopes (apart from brown)
✅ Clothing (1-3 items)
Brown Bag 🟫
✅ Flattened cardboard (no tape or staples please)
✅ Egg boxes
✅ Greeting cards (no glitter)
✅ Corrugated cardboard
✅ Brown paper and brown envelopes
Food Caddy 🟩
✅ Bread and pastries
✅ Dairy products
✅ Meat and bones
✅ Tea leaves and bags
✅ Coffee grounds
✅ Fish
✅ Fruit
✅ Vegetables
✅ Cut flowers
For more recycling information please visit: www.torridge.gov.uk/recycling
Thank you for recycling!
Cars for Care
Do you have a car and some spare time? Join Cars for Care as a volunteer driver and help people get to medical appointments.
Fuel costs reimbursed at 45p–50p per mile
(e.g. Holsworthy to RDE = approx. £50)
Choose to accept bookings when it suits you
Ideal for both short local trips and longer journeys
Must have an email address and access to a computer or tablet
Make a real difference in your community.
Contact Holsworthy Rural Community Transport for more information:
Website: https://www.pickme-up.co.uk
Email: info@holsworthyruraltransport.co.uk
Contact Number: 01409 259 001
Address: The Carroll Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
