Illyria’s production of Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Illyria’s production of Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice is coming to Holsworthy!
This open-air production of Pride & Prejudice will be in Badock Gardens, Holsworthy on Saturday 12 August at 6:30pm.
In a whirlwind of balls, dinners and very eligible officers, Lizzy Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy stand alone as the only sane, thoughtful people – and they hate each other! Or do they? Can she see beyond his pride, and can he overcome her prejudice, in order to achieve happiness?
If your idea of Jane Austen is stuffy costume drama then this sparkling adaptation may make you change your mind. Bring a picnic and have a ball as the irrepressible Illyria sharpen their claws to bring you Jane Austen at her vibrant, bitchy best!
Running time (approx): 2hrs 20min (inc 20 minute interval).
Suitable for ages 8+
Tickets:
- Tickets are available online or via the box office 01805 624624. 5% booking fee applies across all payment methods.
- Tickets are also available on the gate (card or cash). 5% booking fee applies.
- People with access needs are welcome to a free ticket for their carer/assistant. Please call the box office on 01805 624624
- Every 11th ticket is free for group bookings. Available via the box office on 01805 624624
- Ticket holders enjoy free access to the gardens two hours before 6.30pm/7pm performances and one hour before earlier performances. (Or earlier for pre-show drama workshop ticket holders)
- Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval
- Minimum ages are advisory only. Please use your discretion.
Seating:
- No seating is provided. Please bring low-back seating and/or blankets,
- An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front.
- If you wish to be socially distanced please sit towards the rear or sides of the audience area
- Performances start at the stated time so please arrive in good time to take your seats
Vacancy for Holsworthy Town Councillor – Closing: Friday 21st July 2023
Holsworthy Town Council
VACANCY FOR HOLSWORTHY TOWN COUNCILLOR
Notice is hereby given that Holsworthy Town Council has one vacancy for a Councillor to be filled by co-option.
Those wishing to apply for the position should obtain an application pack and further information from:
Vanessa Saunders
Town Clerk
Holsworthy Town Council
Manor Offices, North Road, Holsworthy
EX22 6DJ
Telephone 01409 253312
E-mail: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to the above address no later than Noon on Friday 21st July 2023
Applications will be considered at the Full Council Meeting of Holsworthy Town Council at a date to be confirmed
The Future of Holsworthy’s Outdoor Market!
Holsworthy Town Council have created a survey to gather people’s thoughts on the future of the market. This is to evaluate what our next steps are regarding the market.
We would appreciate it if you could spare a few moments to complete this short survey.
The Closing date for this survey is Monday 17th July at 12 noon.
You can complete this survey online via https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MQCZQ6Q or ask for a paper copy in the Manor Offices, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
If you have any queries, you can contact Holsworthy Town Council:
Phone – 01409 253 312
Community First Responder scheme
Exciting volunteering opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust for Community First Responders to join Community First Responder schemes across North and East Devon.
A Community First Responder (CFR) scheme is made up of a group of trained volunteers who within the community in which they live or work attend emergency calls on behalf of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust to provide patient care, including basic life support, until the arrival of an emergency ambulance.
We welcome applicants from throughout North and East Devon; however we are particularly interested in people from the following areas:
- Axminster
- Bideford
- Brampford Speke
- Braunton
- Exeter Countess Wear
- Exeter Quay
- Great Torrington
- Hartland
- Hatherleigh
- Holsworthy
- Honiton
- Ilfracombe
- North Tawton
- Okehampton
- Seaton
- Sidmouth
- Winkleigh
Applications will also be considered for the follow locations:
- West Hill
- Bow
- Crediton
- Culmstock
- South Molton
- Tedburn St Mary
As a volunteer and a member of a Community First Responder Scheme you would provide this community based service willingly and without pay. This role is highly rewarding and offers opportunities to meet new people and learn valuable lifesaving skills through the training provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
Applicants will have a good all round education; a full driving license held for at least one year, with no more than 6 current penalty points and have access to a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use. Following shortlisting, applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview whereby they will be expected to have some knowledge of the role and South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust. Candidates will be required to attain the Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene during training in order to complete the recruitment process.
The advert is live now! Link: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9202-23-0015 the advert will close on Sunday 30 April 2023.
To make your application stand out it is vital you include what would make you a exceptional Community First Responder and how you meet the person specification for the role. Please be aware, if there is not currently a Community First Responder scheme running within a 3 mile radius of your home postcode you may not be short listed. Should you wish to respond from your work place as well as or instead of your home address, please detail this in the additional information section.
When applying for this voluntary position, please be aware that you must be able to attend the following interview dates and all of the training course:
Interviews are scheduled to be held face to face at various locations in North and East Devon the week commencing Monday 22nd May 2023.
The training course is scheduled to be held in Tiverton on the five following dates running from 08:45 – 17:30:
Course Date 1 – Saturday 24th June 2023
Course Date 2 – Sunday 25th June 2023
Course Date 3 – Saturday 1st July 2023
Course Date 4 – Saturday 15th July 2023
Course Date 5 – Sunday 16th July 2023
You must attend all five dates – If you are unable to make all of the training days please do not apply for this intake.
If you are unable to make all of the dates but wish to be informed of future courses , please register your interest for this course by following this link; https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SWASTVolunteering
The next planned is provisionally planned for early 2024, please get in touch by if you would like to register your interest for this course.
Please get in touch using the details below should you have any questions.
Jacob Maddams
Community Responder Officer for North and East Devon
07881010355
Holsworthy’s Outdoor Market
Holsworthy Town Council will be holding a public meeting on Thursday 23rd March 2023 at 6pm in the Memorial Hall, Holsworthy, to discuss the future of our historic Wednesday Market!
This will be an open and transparent discussion about the market’s past, present & future.
Holsworthy Town Council have been running the Market on behalf of Torridge District Council for 20+ years and have endeavoured to keep it relevant and stable.
Past efforts have included delivering leaflets to holiday homes, shops within Holsworthy and the surrounding areas. We have visited other local markets similar to our own to raise awareness of our historic market and to encourage new traders. We continue to use social media platforms, local media and yearly newsletters to advertise.
We would like to invite the people of Holsworthy to attend our meeting and help us find a solution to moving the market forward.
Everyone is welcome and we encourage all to attend to make your voice heard!
If you are unable to attend, please put your thoughts in writing to Holsworthy Town Council
Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
Facebook: Holsworthy Town Council
You can make a difference!
Holsworthy Food Bank
How to get help
If you are on UC please go to your online journal and message your work coach, alternatively you can go into your local jobcentre between 10:00-14:00 and they can refer you if appropriate.
This is because at the Foodbank we normally work on a voucher referral basis.
Vouchers are issued by any frontline agency who is helping to resolve your problems.
However, if you are a new customer you can get immediate help from one of our centres by calling in there without a voucher. (We usually only do this to give you time to arrange professional help.)
Holsworthy Foodbank is open on Wednesday Afternoons in the Manor Suite at the back of the Memorial Hall.
Please come between 2pm and 4pm.
Our friendly volunteers will ensure you have good food for the family.
You may also be able to get help from Citizens Advice on (Freephone) 0808 2082138
Written by Holsworthy Foodbank