Notice of Temporary Relocation – Holsworthy Town Council
Holsworthy Town Council will be temporarily relocating offices to the Market Chambers, The Square, Holsworthy, EX22 6DL on Monday 29th June 2026.
The council will be relocated for 7-12 months during renovation works to the Manor Offices.
Our contact details will remain the same:
Phone: 01409 253 312
Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We will keep you updated.
Holsworthy in Bloom Competition
Holsworthy Town Council have an annual Garden Competition for residents and businesses within Holsworthy to give recognition to residents and encourage community efforts.
🌸 Holsworthy in Bloom 2026 🌸
Let’s make our town blossom!
Entry is FREE and open to all residents and businesses within Holsworthy Town boundaries.
Competition Categories
Residential: Best Hanging Basket & Best Overall Residential
Business: Best Hanging Basket & Best Overall Business
Judging Date:
During St Peter’s Fair Week – Wednesday, 8th July 2026
How to Enter:
Submit your entry to Holsworthy Town Council by
12 Noon on Monday, 6th July 2026
Manor Offices, North Road, Holsworthy
Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk / Phone 01409 253 312
STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED AND NOTICE OF POLL
Statement of persons nominated and notice of poll.
There will be an election held on Thursday 16th July 2026 between 7am and 10pm, for 2 Holsworthy Town Councillor Vacancies.
The candidates are as follows:
Bianca Kathleen Pascall,
Noreen Margaret Rank,
Lynne Phyllis Rowsell
STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED AND NOTICE OF POLL
Statement of persons nominated and notice of poll.
There will be an election held on Thursday 16th July 2026 between 7am and 10pm, for 2 Holsworthy Town Councillor Vacancies.
The candidates are as follows:
Bianca Kathleen Pascall,
Noreen Margaret Rank,
Lynne Phyllis Rowsell
Holsworthy in Bloom Competition
Holsworthy Town Council have an annual Garden Competition for residents and businesses within Holsworthy to give recognition to residents and encourage community efforts.
🌸 Holsworthy in Bloom 2026 🌸
Let’s make our town blossom!
Entry is FREE and open to all residents and businesses within Holsworthy Town boundaries.
Competition Categories
Residential: Best Hanging Basket & Best Overall Residential
Business: Best Hanging Basket & Best Overall Business
Judging Date:
During St Peter’s Fair Week – Wednesday, 8th July 2026
How to Enter:
Submit your entry to Holsworthy Town Council by
12 Noon on Monday, 6th July 2026
Manor Offices, North Road, Holsworthy
Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk / Phone 01409 253 312
The Pickwick Papers – Saturday 20th June 2026
Buy your Tickets now!
Tickets available from The Plough Arts Theatre website: Click Here
Location: Badock Gardens, Holsworthy
Date: Saturday, 20th June 2026
Time: 19:00
In the Summer of 2026, Rain or Shine plan to take you into the delightfully chaotic Victorian world of The Pickwick Papers, where misadventure and merriment collide in a whirlwind of Dickensian absurdity! Join the lovable Mr. Pickwick and his eccentric band of companions as they bumble their way through confusing courtships, courtroom shenanigans, questionable duels, and carriage rides gone terribly wrong. Expect fast-paced wit, slapstick, more multi-rolling mayhem, and a cast of larger-than-life characters in this brand new and hilarious adaptation by Jon Legg.
Dickens has never been this delightfully unpredictable! Secure your seat and prepare for an uproarious adventure with the Pickwick Society—where the only certainty is a thoroughly good time to be had by all!
General Information
All performances are approx 2 hours incl 20 minute interval unless otherwise stated
Admission to the venue is 1 hour before performance start time unless otherwise stated
There will be a cash raffle at each event
Bring low-backed seating, blankets, and weather-appropriate clothing!
Check our website for more venue-specific information about accessibility, food & drink options, and dogs
Please support the venues by purchasing refreshments from their vendors if available
Under 4’s go free!
🎟 Tickets available from The Plough Arts Theatre website: Click Here
Sunlounge Now Open for Community Use and Private Hire Applications
The Sunlounge, Badock Gardens, is now open to the public for community use from 10am-2pm, Monday-Fridays, in accordance with the Holsworthy Town Council Community Use Policy.
Holsworthy Town Council will now also be accepting applications for private hire of the Sunlounge. Applications must be submitted using the approved application form and will be considered by Full Council in accordance with the Sunlounge Private Hire Policy.
Please note that all applications received for the private hire of the Sunlounge are subject to approval by Full Council.
For further information, please view:
What’s On at Holsworthy Library – June 2026
Sew Together, Monday 1st, 15th & 29th – 3:30pm-4:30pm. Bring your own hand sewing project. An informal and supportive group rather than a class or lesson!
Bounce & Rhyme, Thursday 4th, 11th, 18st & 25th – 2:15pm-2:45pm . Songs and stories for children 0-4 years old. Term time only.
Devon Family Hub Drop In Advice Session, Thursday 4th – 2pm-4pm. FREE Family Advice & Guidance to anyone with a child aged 0-19 (up to 25 with SEND). Call 0800 5385458 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm for advice & guidance if you can’t make the sessions.
Community Plant Swap & Giveaway – Come along any time during opening hours in the week between 6th-13th June with any excess plants you have bought/grown and then browse the available plants to take away and grow. Not grown anything yourself? Choose your favourite plant and take it home!
Gardening Cuppa and Chat, Wednesday 10th – 2pm-3pm. A monthly meeting to talk all things gardening. Everyone welcome.
Lloyds Bank Community Banking, every other Monday 2-4. By appointment only – call 02077143681 to book direct with Lloyds.
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
Community Wellbeing – Thriving Together
TTVS & Active Torridge are holding a Community Wellbeing event called Thriving Together whereby community groups, activities and services in Holsworthy will be showcased.
There will be free bouncy castle soft play and swim, offers of membership, free face painting and refreshments.
Date: Saturday 4th July 2026
Location: Holsworthy Leisure Centre
Time:10am-1pm
