Stanhope Play Park – Update
Contractors are currently investigating solutions to ensure the new roundabout is working effectively.
Due to a recent safety report, the basket swing will be removed and the Parks committee will investigate a future replacement.
Sharp & Tappin are currently crafting new brackets for the toddler swings and they will be in working condition by the end of September.
Thank you for your patience.
We endeavour to keep you updated.
Mayor’s Charity Match Day – Saturday 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.
Event Details
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
17:00 – Past/Present Ladies vs Holsworthy FC
19:00 – The Mayor’s Select Team vs Holsworthy Vets
There will be an after 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!
Holsworthy Mayor’s Charity Match Day – 27th September
Save the date: Saturday 27th September 2025
Holsworthy’s Mayor, Councillor Jon Hutchings will be holding his Mayor’s Charity event on Saturday 27th September 2025
The Mayor’s Charities for 2025/26 are:
Holsworthy Museum & Holsworthy AFC.
More details to follow.
Garden Waste Renewal – Torridge District Council
Sign up or renew your Garden Waste Subscription for another year ❗️🌿
👉 Head to Here to renew or start a new subscription, charged at £56 per Green Bin for the year.
Torridge District Council will then post you a new sticker for your bin!
What’s On at Holsworthy Library – September
• Lloyds Bank Community Banking, Monday 1st, 15th & 29th – 2:00pm-4:00pm.
• Bounce & Rhyme, Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th – 2:15pm-2:45pm
• Come along and speak to the Healthwatch Devon Champions for support and guidance on local health and social care and to share your experiences with them, Monday 8th – 2:00pm-3:30pm
• Ruby Country Creative Writing Group, Wednesday 10th, 11:00am-12:00pm Places limited so please book with library staff.
• Gardening Cuppa & Chat, Wednesday 17th – 2:00pm-3:00pm. Everyone welcome.
• Digital Skills with Learn Devon: Downloading Apps on Your Mobile Device, Monday 22nd – 2:30pm-3:30pm. Free but places are limited. Please book via Learn Devon (library staff can help with booking if you require assistance).
• Lego and games for children. Every Saturday – 10:00am-12:00.
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
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Opening Hours:
Monday 2pm-5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10am-1pm
Sunday Closed
Market Cancellation – Wednesday 3rd September 2025
The market scheduled for Wednesday 3rd September 2025, has been cancelled due to severe wind gusts.
The market will return next Wednesday 10th September 2025, as normal, weather permitting.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding.
I am Henry VIII – HATS production
Historic Life Narratives in association with Holsworthy Amateur Theatrical Society (HATS) will be performing ‘I am Henry VIII’ on Friday 26th September 2025.
For more information check HATS’ Website: HERE
PCC invites community groups to bid for share of £330,000 crime prevention funding
Substantial funding, that includes seizing assets from criminals, is being made available by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) to organisations, charities and voluntary groups in Devon and Cornwall to help deliver projects committed to tackling burglary and theft, and its root causes.
Each year, the OPCC awards funding to schemes that support the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan priorities and her specifically chosen annual theme. The focus for the current financial year has been projects specifically addressing crime prevention measures, tackling drug and alcohol related antisocial behaviour, and preventing violence against women and girls.
The Commissioner’s latest Community Grant Scheme and the Police Property Act (PPA) Fund is being launched on Monday, September 1. The theme for both funds is the prevention and reduction of burglary and theft – including the root causes of both burglary and theft such as drugs and alcohol, and antisocial behaviour.
Funding of £200,000 is up for grabs through the Community Grant Scheme, of which £133,000 will be awarded to projects in Devon and £67,000 in Cornwall, minus administration fees.
The PPA Fund varies each year as it is funded by the sale of seized goods by the police. For the next financial year, the total is £115,300. Of that, £78,400 will fund projects in Devon and £36,900 in Cornwall, minus administration fees.
Both schemes are being delivered in partnership with Devon Community Foundation (DCF) and Cornwall Community Foundation (CCF). Each chosen project will be awarded up to £5,000.
Read more HERE
Market Cancellation – Wednesday 3rd September 2025
The market scheduled for Wednesday 3rd September 2025, has been cancelled due to severe wind gusts.
The market will return next Wednesday 10th September 2025, as normal, weather permitting.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you for your understanding.