FREE support for all things digital
Devon Communities are hosting a Digital Skills project.
The Digital Skills Devon project aims to reduce digital health inequalities by enhancing digital capabilities among vulnerable populations in rural and coastal Devon. It will deliver tailored digital skills training using a proven Digital Skills Framework, enabling participants to access essential services independently.
Project Objectives:
• Deliver inclusive, needs-based digital skills training.
• Support independent living through improved access to digital health and care services.
• Reduce skills inequality by targeting digitally excluded groups.
• Build community capacity by training VCSE organisations as digital support providers.
Who is this service for?
• Older adults
• Unpaid carers
• People with long-term physical and mental health conditions
• Disabled individuals (including neurodivergent)
• Individuals in isolated rural and coastal areas
• Long-term unemployed
Where is this service available?
For individuals residing in the following areas and surrounding villages;
• Holsworthy
• Exmouth
• Buckfastleigh
• Central Dartmoor
• Blackdown Hills
• Kenn Valley
• Bere Ferrers
What we offer?
• 1-2-1 support a maximum of 5 hours per individual or groups with the same or similar experiences
• Tailored advice for organisations and community groups-For further information on VCSE’s & community groups support contact Ben Feasey:
Email: ben.feasey@devoncommunities.org.uk
For referral to their service please use the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/FLrFv5VQqE
If you have any questions please do not hesitate in contacting the team.
Holsworthy Mayor raised £7810.76 for Mayor’s Charities
On Saturday 27th September the Mayor, Councillor Jon Hutchings held a well attended fundraising event in aid of his chosen charities for 2025/26.
The event included 3 football matches, a raffle, bouncy castles, silent auction and much more.
The event raised £7810.76 which will be evenly split between the Mayor’s charities 2025/26,
Holsworthy Football Club & Holsworthy Museum. Both of which will receive £3905.38 each.
A big thank you to all the volunteers, players and supporters for assisting with the event and helping to raise a large sum of money for two great causes!
Thank you also, to the RBL Magpie club and Harpers for their support.
Finally, one special thank you to LLoyd & White Community Broking for match funding the event.
Grand opening of Deer Park Care Home
Holsworthy’s Mayor, Councillor Jon Hutchings was delighted to officially reopen Deer Park Care Home on Monday 13th October 2025.
Camelot Care are now open for business. Sue and her team have done an amazing job transforming the home into a bright and inviting home for residents.
The mayor had a great time meeting all the new staff and had a tour of the home, noting the delicious sausage rolls.
Thank you Paparazzi Parish for the photos.
Holsworthy Christmas Market
Trade at Holsworthy’s Christmas Market!
We’re excited to invite stallholders to be part of our Christmas Market & Switch-On Event on 29th November 2025 in Holsworthy Square.
Limited spaces available, so don’t miss out on this festive opportunity to showcase your goods to holiday shoppers!
🕒 Event Time: 4pm – 8pm
📍 Location: Holsworthy Square
Book your stall now! Spaces are filling up fast, so secure your spot today.
Contact Holsworthy Town Council:
Phone: 01409 253 312
Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
FREE support for all things digital
Devon Communities are hosting a Digital Skills project.
The Digital Skills Devon project aims to reduce digital health inequalities by enhancing digital capabilities among vulnerable populations in rural and coastal Devon. It will deliver tailored digital skills training using a proven Digital Skills Framework, enabling participants to access essential services independently.
Project Objectives:
• Deliver inclusive, needs-based digital skills training.
• Support independent living through improved access to digital health and care services.
• Reduce skills inequality by targeting digitally excluded groups.
• Build community capacity by training VCSE organisations as digital support providers.
Who is this service for?
• Older adults
• Unpaid carers
• People with long-term physical and mental health conditions
• Disabled individuals (including neurodivergent)
• Individuals in isolated rural and coastal areas
• Long-term unemployed
Where is this service available?
For individuals residing in the following areas and surrounding villages;
• Holsworthy
• Exmouth
• Buckfastleigh
• Central Dartmoor
• Blackdown Hills
• Kenn Valley
• Bere Ferrers
What we offer?
• 1-2-1 support a maximum of 5 hours per individual or groups with the same or similar experiences
• Tailored advice for organisations and community groups-For further information on VCSE’s & community groups support contact Ben Feasey:
Email: ben.feasey@devoncommunities.org.uk
For referral to their service please use the link below:
https://forms.office.com/e/FLrFv5VQqE
If you have any questions please do not hesitate in contacting the team.
Holsworthy mayor’s football match: chaos and community spirit
MEN in wellies, a streaker, the mayor in a union flag themed garb so bright it could be seen from the International Space Station and inclement weather.
While it might be a sentence used to pitch a potential sitcom about Holsworthy to big television bosses, in this instance it accurately surmises the chaos in mayoral chains and community fun that greeted the inaugural charity football event in aid of the mayor’s charities, which this year would see Holsworthy AFC and the town’s volunteer-run museum.
Read more here by Cornish & Devon Post
Holsworthy Christmas Market
Trade at Holsworthy’s Christmas Market!
We’re excited to invite stallholders to be part of our Christmas Market & Switch-On Event on 29th November 2025 in Holsworthy Square.
Limited spaces available, so don’t miss out on this festive opportunity to showcase your goods to holiday shoppers!
🕒 Event Time: 4pm – 8pm
📍 Location: Holsworthy Square
Book your stall now! Spaces are filling up fast, so secure your spot today.
Contact Holsworthy Town Council:
Phone: 01409 253 312
Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
Holsworthy Mayor’s Charity Match Day – 27th September 2025
Holsworthy Mayor’s Charity Match Day – 27th September 2025
Join Mayor Councillor Jon Hutchings at Holsworthy Football Club for a fantastic day of football, family fun and fundraising in aid of his chosen charities for 2025/26: Holsworthy Museum and Holsworthy Football Club.
Date: Saturday 27th September 2025
Time: From 3:00pm onwards
Location: Holsworthy Football Club, Upcott Field, EX22 6HF
Admission: Adults £5 / Children £2.50 – all-day wristband
Matches:
15:00 – Holsworthy AFC 1st Team vs Truro
17:30 – Past/Present Ladies vs Holsworthy FC
19:00 – The Mayor’s Select Team vs Holsworthy Vets
There will be an after match party with live DJ’s, a hamper draw, silent auction, bucking bronco and inflatables.
All proceeds go directly to the Mayor’s Charities 2025/26.
There’s fun for everyone, come along, enjoy the football and support two great local causes!
The Toddler swings at Stanhope Park are back in action
A very big thank you to Sharp and Tappin Technology LTD, Holsworthy for providing the new brackets, at cost for the Town of Holsworthy.
