Are you self employed and looking for some extra work?

We are looking for a market assistant to help set up and take down our weekly Market!

For more information contact Holsworthy Town Council
townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
01409 253 312

Market Assistant

Are you self employed and looking for some extra work?
 
We are looking for a market assistant to help set up and take down our weekly Market!
For more information contact Holsworthy Town Council
townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
01409 253 312

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

Email – townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk

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

Jacob.Maddams@swast.nhs.uk

07881010355

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