Holsworthy’s Outdoor Market
Come along to Holsworthy and have a browse!
Open from 9 AM to 3 PM, every Wednesday.
Every Wednesday, from 9 AM to 3 PM (weather permitting), The Square in Holsworthy becomes home to Holsworthy’s Outdoor Market. Local traders gather to offer a wide range of goods, including clothing, shoes, handmade crafts, antiques, jewellery, freshly baked cakes, savoury treats, and much more.
Shoppers can also find a selection of locally sourced products such as honey, chutney, jams, and pies. Whether you’re looking for a unique gift or just want to enjoy the lively atmosphere, the market is the perfect place to support small businesses and discover something special.
The market isn’t just about shopping—it’s an opportunity to engage with the local community and experience the charm of Holsworthy’s town centre. Surrounding businesses in The Square, Victoria Square, Bodmin Street, and Fore Street provide a full shopping experience.
Interested in Joining?
If you’re a local trader and would like to become part of the market, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Holsworthy Town Council for more information on available spaces.
Contact Information:
📍 Holsworthy Town Council
📞 Phone: 01409 153 312
📧 Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
Please Note: The market is weather-dependent, so be sure to check our social media for updates in case of poor weather.
We look forward to seeing you at the market and supporting our wonderful local businesses!
What’s on at Holsworthy Library – March 2025
- Lloyds Bank Community Banking Session- Monday 3rd, 17th & 31st, 2pm-4pm
- Songs & Lyrics of Bob Dylan with Gary McCausland – Wednesday 5th, 7pm (£3, please contact Holsworthy Library to book a place)
- Bounce & Rhyme – Thursday 6th, 20th & 27th, 2:15pm-2:45pm (Term Time only)
- Scams Awareness! – Free workshop with Navigate – Friday 7th, 10am-12pm
- Book Bingo Afternoon Tea – Monday 10th, 2:30pm-3:30pm
- Home Education Social Club – Monday 17th, 10am-12pm
- Spring Wreath Workshop with Trigon Farm – Tuesday 18th, 5:30pm-7:30pm (£5, please contact Holsworthy Library to book a place)
- The Goat Show Bounce & Rhyme Takeover – Thursday 20th, 2:15pm-2:24pm
- After School Drop in Crafts – Thursday 20th, 3:30pm-4:30pm
- Digital Workshop with Learn Devon: Sending & Receiving Emails – Friday 21st, 10am-12pm (Free but please contact Holsworthy Library to book a place)
- Community Seed Swap – Saturday 22nd, 10:30am-12:30pm
- Creative Workshop with the Resource Centre – Friday 28th 10:30am-12:30pm (£2, please contact Holsworthy Library to book a place)
- Antiques Valuation – Saturday 29th, 10:30am-12:30pm (Free drop in session)
Please note that Holsworthy Library will be closed on Thursday 13th March for a Staff Conference
Holsworthy Rural Community Transport
Holsworthy Rural Community Transport are a charity that offer door to door service for people who have no transport of their own to enable them to get out and about or to appointments.
They have a variety of services on offer such as ring & ride buses, cars for care and minibus hires.
Ring & Ride- A bookable door to door minibus service in which they collect you from your home and return you to your home.
Cars for Care- A volunteer will use their own car to take you to appointments.
Minibus hire – A 15 seater minibus which can be hired on weekends & evenings.
Click here to view promotional video.
The video was created by Oliver Midwinter, Holsworthy Amateur Theatrical Society, Widemouth Manor, Homeleigh Garden Centre Ruby Country Medical Group & Holsworthy Rural Community Transport.
For more information on Holsworthy Rural Community Transport please see their details below:
Website: https://www.pickme-up.co.uk
Email: info@holsworthyruraltransport.co.uk
Contact Number: 01409 259 001
Address: The Carroll Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Manor Car Park, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
TDC’s Household Support Fund
Torridge District Councils’ (TDC) Household Support Fund 6 is now open for applications and will run between October 2024 and March 2025. The process is managed by TDC’s partners at Encompass and the application form can be accessed via the link below. Please also read the information regarding eligible applications before applying.
Eligible applications include:
- Energy and water. The Fund will primarily be used to support energy bills for any form of fuel that is used for the purpose of domestic heating, cooking, or lighting, including oil or portable gas cylinders. It can also be used to support water bills including for drinking, washing, cooking, as well as for sanitary purposes and sewerage.
- Food. The Fund can be used to provide support with food, whether in kind or through vouchers.
- Essentials linked to energy and water. The Fund can be used to provide support with essentials linked to energy and water (for example period products, warm clothing, soap, blankets, the purchase of equipment such as fridges, freezers, ovens, slow cookers), in recognition that a range of costs may arise which directly affect a household’s ability to afford or access energy, food and water. Funding will also be available for such things as insulating a hot water tank, fitting draft excluders to a front door, or replacing lightbulbs.
- Wider essentials. The Fund can be used to support wider essential which may include but are not limited to, support with other bills including broadband or phone bills, clothing, and essential transport-related costs such as repairing a car, buying a bicycle, or paying for fuel. This list is not exhaustive.
- Housing costs. In exceptional cases of genuine emergency, where existing housing support schemes do not meet this exceptional need. The Fund cannot be used to provide mortgage support, though homeowners could still qualify for the other elements of The Fund (such as energy, food, water, essentials linked to energy and water and wider essentials). Where a homeowner is having difficulty with their mortgage payments, they should contact their lender as soon as possible to discuss their circumstances as lenders will have a set procedure to assist
For more information visit Torridge District Council’s Website: here!
Mayor’s Charity Event – A Night with Elvis
You can buy Tickets here > Eventbrite
Join Us for the Mayor’s Charity Event!
A Night with Elvis –(Andy James) Live in Concert!
📅 Date: 29th March 2025
🕒 Time: 19:00 – 23:00
📍 Venue: Holsworthy Memorial Hall
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we bring Andy James, the UK’s No.1 Elvis Tribute Act, to Holsworthy!
Enjoy a thrilling live performance while supporting two incredible local causes: HATS (Holsworthy Amateur Theatrical Society) and Friends of Holsworthy Primary School.
Supported by DJ Pasty
What to Expect:
🎤 Live Elvis Tribute by Andy James
🍽️ Bar & Refreshments
🎤 DJ Pasty
🎟️ Raffle & Prizes
🍔 Food Wagons: Beatz Cooking Kitchen.
Tickets: £15 per person
Tickets Online: Eventbrite
Physical Tickets: AVAILABLE
Holsworthy Town Council, Manor Offices, North Road, EX22 6DJ (Mon-Thurs: 9am-4pm & Fri: 9.30am-12.30pm)
Holsworthy Amateur Theatrical Society, Bodmin Street, EX22 6BH (Saturdays: 1-2pm)
White Hart Hotel, Fore Street, EX22 6EB
Proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting local arts and education initiatives through HATS and Friends of Holsworthy Primary School.
Bring your friends and family for a night of music, dancing, great food and fundraising.
Don’t miss out – let’s rock for a good cause!
Contact Details:
📍 Address: Manor Office, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
📞 Phone: 01409 253 312
📧 Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
🌐 Website: www.holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Holsworthy Town Council today!
Councillor Vacancy – Join Holsworthy Town Council!
Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, 21st February 2025
Applications will be considered at the Full Council Meeting on Wednesday, 5th March 2025.
Contact Us to Apply or Learn More:
01409 253312
townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
Holsworthy Town Council, Manor Offices, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
Mayor’s Charity Event – A Night with Elvis
You can buy Tickets here > Eventbrite
Join Us for the Mayor’s Charity Event!
A Night with Elvis –(Andy James) Live in Concert!
📅 Date: 29th March 2025
🕒 Time: 19:00 – 23:00
📍 Venue: Holsworthy Memorial Hall
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we bring Andy James, the UK’s No.1 Elvis Tribute Act, to Holsworthy!
Enjoy a thrilling live performance while supporting two incredible local causes: HATS (Holsworthy Amateur Theatrical Society) and Friends of Holsworthy Primary School.
Supported by DJ Pasty
What to Expect:
🎤 Live Elvis Tribute by Andy James
🍽️ Bar & Refreshments
🎤 DJ Pasty
🎟️ Raffle & Prizes
🍔 Food Wagons: Beatz Cooking Kitchen.
Tickets: £15 per person
Tickets Online: Eventbrite
Physical Tickets: AVAILABLE
Holsworthy Town Council, Manor Offices, North Road, EX22 6DJ (Mon-Thurs: 9am-4pm & Fri: 9.30am-12.30pm)
Holsworthy Amateur Theatrical Society, Bodmin Street, EX22 6BH (Saturdays: 1-2pm)
White Hart Hotel, Fore Street, EX22 6EB
Proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting local arts and education initiatives through HATS and Friends of Holsworthy Primary School.
Bring your friends and family for a night of music, dancing, great food and fundraising.
Don’t miss out – let’s rock for a good cause!
Contact Details:
📍 Address: Manor Office, North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6DJ
📞 Phone: 01409 253 312
📧 Email: townclerk@holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
🌐 Website: www.holsworthytowncouncil.gov.uk
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Holsworthy Town Council today!
Torridge Recycling Tips
What goes where?
Green Box 🟩
✅ Plastic bottles
✅ Food trays, margarine tubs, yoghurt pots
✅ Food tins and drink cans
✅ Aluminium foil
✅ Aerosol cans (no tops)
✅ Household batteries (please place in a small clear plastic bag)
✅ Small electrical items
Black Box ⬛️
✅ Bottles
✅ Jars
Green Bag 🟩
✅ Newspapers/Magazines
✅ Catalogues
✅ General paper (including shredded paper)
✅ Envelopes (apart from brown)
✅ Clothing (1-3 items)
Brown Bag 🟫
✅ Flattened cardboard (no tape or staples please)
✅ Egg boxes
✅ Greeting cards (no glitter)
✅ Corrugated cardboard
✅ Brown paper and brown envelopes
Food Caddy 🟩
✅ Bread and pastries
✅ Dairy products
✅ Meat and bones
✅ Tea leaves and bags
✅ Coffee grounds
✅ Fish
✅ Fruit
✅ Vegetables
✅ Cut flowers
For more recycling information please visit: www.torridge.gov.uk/recycling
Thank you for recycling!
What’s on at Holsworthy Library – March 2025
- Lloyds Bank Community Banking Session- Monday 3rd, 17th & 31st, 2pm-4pm
- Songs & Lyrics of Bob Dylan with Gary McCausland – Wednesday 5th, 7pm (£3, please contact Holsworthy Library to book a place)
- Bounce & Rhyme – Thursday 6th, 20th & 27th, 2:15pm-2:45pm (Term Time only)
- Scams Awareness! – Free workshop with Navigate – Friday 7th, 10am-12pm
- Book Bingo Afternoon Tea – Monday 10th, 2:30pm-3:30pm
- Home Education Social Club – Monday 17th, 10am-12pm
- Spring Wreath Workshop with Trigon Farm – Tuesday 18th, 5:30pm-7:30pm (£5, please contact Holsworthy Library to book a place)
- The Goat Show Bounce & Rhyme Takeover – Thursday 20th, 2:15pm-2:24pm
- After School Drop in Crafts – Thursday 20th, 3:30pm-4:30pm
- Digital Workshop with Learn Devon: Sending & Receiving Emails – Friday 21st, 10am-12pm (Free but please contact Holsworthy Library to book a place)
- Community Seed Swap – Saturday 22nd, 10:30am-12:30pm
- Creative Workshop with the Resource Centre – Friday 28th 10:30am-12:30pm (£2, please contact Holsworthy Library to book a place)
- Antiques Valuation – Saturday 29th, 10:30am-12:30pm (Free drop in session)
Please note that Holsworthy Library will be closed on Thursday 13th March for a Staff Conference