Christening Gladiator

Grand Opening of HMS Gladiator

The Mayor Councillor Nigel Kenneally, Parks Committee, Holsworthy Primary School’s student council and Academic Facilities Ltd officially opened the new play equipment at Stanhope Park.

Holsworthy Primary School named the Galleon Ship ‘HMS Gladiator’ and participated in the ribbon cutting and christening ceremony today at Stanhope Playpark.

Holsworthy Town Council would like to thank all participants and wish the youth of Holsworthy many happy memories on HMS Gladiator!

We post regular updates on our website and social media, stay tuned for more exciting updates.

BigHelpOut Poster Draft.pdf

Kings Coronation -Big Help Out Day – Holsworthy

Tidy, Titivate & Tart up the Town- Monday 8th May

The King has suggested that as part of the Coronation Celebrations communities across the country get involved in volunteering on a Big Help Out day on Monday 8th May and highlight the positive impact volunteering has on communities across the Nation.

Holsworthy Town Council would like to encourage organisations and individuals in the Town to come up with a one day project which aims to enhance the appearance of Holsworthy to be carried out on Monday 8th May 2023. It is hoped that local organisations could work on their ‘own patch’, help another organisation or choose an area of the town to enhance.

Some Suggestions brought forward are:

– Litter picking
– Cleaning signs
– Renovating flower beds
– Cleaning & Painting of community facilities
– Cleaning public areas
– Emptying gutters
– Help a Neighbour
– Tidy up Manor Car Park after the Coronation Celebrations

The Council would love organisations to contact them at townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk with any small project they wish to do as part of the Big Help Out Day which can be advertised in the run up to the day. Individuals who want to get involved can also email the Council or pick a project which may suit them best and join in! Please make contact with the town council if you are interested and we will put you on the list!

The Town Council may be able to provide support through supply of equipment such as hi-vis jackets, litter picking tools, bin bags and cleaning materials subject to availability – feel free to enquire.
Currently the ideal times for volunteering on this day would be between 11am and 4pm. You do not need to volunteer the whole duration.
No project too small! We welcome all project suggestions and look forward to hearing them!

The important bit – The Town Council would also like to invite all those who take part in the day to a ‘Pasty and a drink’ event in Holsworthy Memorial Hall from 4pm on the 8th May as a thank you to all volunteers in the town. This will be a chance to recognise the amazing work volunteers carry out all year round and get everybody together to celebrate, network and share our volunteering experiences.

Last updated 3rd April 2023 – Further updates will be added

Badock Gardens

Badock Garden’s Improved Disabled Access

The Mayor of Holsworthy Cllr. Helen Parker and Cllr. Lyndon Piper on behalf of the rest of Holsworthy Town Council formally opened the recent works done to improve the disabled access and outside seating area at Badock Gardens. GM Contractors and Roger Andrews Builders who carried out the works for the Town Council said ‘we appreciate being awarded the contracts by Holsworthy Town Council to improve a very special and unique space which is Badock Gardens, the end result being  much improved access and an updated facility for all residents of the town to use’.

The Mayor Cllr. Helen Parker explained ‘the project to widen the paths to improve access for those that have mobility problems and to improve the outside seating area has been a project I have been very keen to promote as Badock Gardens is a lovely space in the town for those people that like a quiet and peaceful place to relax and unwind and enjoy the beautiful plants and flowers. It is hoped that by improving the paths many more people will be able to access the Gardens which were gifted to the Council many years ago. In the next few months the lighting in the Gardens will also be improved. Once this has ben done the Town Council will be seeking funds to completely refurbish the Sun Lounge in the Gardens improving the access to this also’.