What’s On at Holsworthy Library – August 2026
Devon Family Hub Drop In Advice Session, Thursday 6th – 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.
Sew Together, Monday 10th & 24th – 3:30pm-4:30pm. Bring your own hand sewing project (or knitting etc). An informal and supportive group rather than a class or lesson!
Gardening Cuppa and Chat, Wednesday 19th – 2pm-3pm. A monthly meeting to talk all things gardening. Everyone welcome.
Make your own road! Wednesday 5th – 11am-4pm. Paper craft with toy cars and horses! Free, drop in activity.
Lego Challenge, Thursday 6th & 20th – 11am-4pm. Come along and get creative with Lego. Free, drop in activity.
Paper Plate Hot Air Balloons, Wednesday 12th -11am-4pm. Free, drop in activity. All ages welcome.
Board Games and Biscuits, Thursday 13th & 27th – 11am-4pm. Free, drop in activity. All ages welcome.
Tractor & Horse Colouring, Wednesday 19th 11am-4pm. Free, drop in activity.
Junk Modelling, Wednesday 26th 11am-4pm. Free, drop in activity.
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
Summer Book Quest – free reading challenge for children running all month. Pop in to sign up and get your Summer Book Quest leaflet and other goodies.
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
Free Defibrillator Awareness Sessions – 22nd October 2026
Join us for this FREE Defibrillator Awareness sessions and for the community!
South Western Ambulance Service are hosting two sessions for everyone on Thursday 22nd October 2026:
Session 1: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Session 2: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Holsworthy Market Hall, Pannier Market, Holsworthy, EX22 6DL
This training is open to all – no prior experience needed. Learn how to use a defibrillator and perform essential life-saving steps in an emergency.
⚡ Don’t miss this opportunity to build vital skills and help keep our community safe!
The (Almost) Complete History of Britain – 25th July 2026
Buy your Tickets now!
Tickets available from The Plough Arts Theatre website: Click Here
Location: Badock Gardens, Holsworthy
Date: Saturday, 25th July 2026
Time: 19:00
Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under 2 hours.
Have you ever wanted to see the life of Henry VIII told as a romantic comedy or the tale of the Spanish Armada reimagined as a light operetta? Probably not. But that won’t stop The Pantaloons retelling great moments from the country’s past in a variety of surprising genres! Featuring live music, audience interaction and wild historical inaccuracy.
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
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
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 – August 2026
Devon Family Hub Drop In Advice Session, Thursday 6th – 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.
Sew Together, Monday 10th & 24th – 3:30pm-4:30pm. Bring your own hand sewing project (or knitting etc). An informal and supportive group rather than a class or lesson!
Gardening Cuppa and Chat, Wednesday 19th – 2pm-3pm. A monthly meeting to talk all things gardening. Everyone welcome.
Make your own road! Wednesday 5th – 11am-4pm. Paper craft with toy cars and horses! Free, drop in activity.
Lego Challenge, Thursday 6th & 20th – 11am-4pm. Come along and get creative with Lego. Free, drop in activity.
Paper Plate Hot Air Balloons, Wednesday 12th -11am-4pm. Free, drop in activity. All ages welcome.
Board Games and Biscuits, Thursday 13th & 27th – 11am-4pm. Free, drop in activity. All ages welcome.
Tractor & Horse Colouring, Wednesday 19th 11am-4pm. Free, drop in activity.
Junk Modelling, Wednesday 26th 11am-4pm. Free, drop in activity.
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
Summer Book Quest – free reading challenge for children running all month. Pop in to sign up and get your Summer Book Quest leaflet and other goodies.
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
What’s On at Holsworthy Library – July2026
Bounce & Rhyme, Thursday 2nd, 9th & 16th – 2:15pm-2:45pm . Songs and stories for children 0-4 years old. Term time only.
Devon Family Hub Drop In Advice Session, Thursday 2nd – 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.
Sew Together, Monday 13th & 27th – 3:30pm-4:30pm. Bring your own hand sewing project (or knitting etc). An informal and supportive group rather than a class or lesson!
Gardening Cuppa and Chat, Wednesday 22nd – 2pm-3pm. A monthly meeting to talk all things gardening. Everyone welcome.
Paper planes & stories, Wednesday 29th – 2:30pm-3:30pm. Summer Book Quest themed activity for children. Free activity, no need to book.
Board Games and Biscuits, Thursday 30th – 11am-4pm. Free, drop in activity. All ages 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