Merry Christmas Everyone

On behalf of the Mayor, Councillors and staff at Holsworthy Town Council thank you to all the volunteers, organisations, Town Band, Primary School, Holsworthy Community College and Youth Club performers that made Holsworthy Christmas Switch on Event happen.
 
We hope everyone enjoyed themselves.
 
Merry Christmas everyone!
 

The Mayor Councillor Helen Parker, Portreeve Mr Barry Parish, The Pretty Maid Miss Tegan Watson-Bell visited Southlands Court, Bodmeryick, Deer Park & Abbeyfield wishing residents and staff a Merry Christmas and giving gifts. These moments were photographed by Rodney Parrish.

Town Councils Collaborate on No 6 Bus route

As frustrations understandably continue over the changes to the No 6 Exeter bus service, a meeting took place this week between Cllrs from Holsworthy and Bude-Stratton Town Council, the two towns most significantly impacted by alterations to the timetable.

The Deputy Mayor of Holsworthy Cllr Nigel Kenneally, Mayor of Bude-Stratton Cllr Amanda Tame, Holsworthy Town Clerk Vanessa Saunders, Devon County Councillor James Morrish and Cornwall Councillor Peter LaBroy met to discuss the ongoing problems.
Top of the list of immediate concerns was the failure of the return bus to wait in Okehampton for arrivals from Exeter, leaving long waits in the dark and cold for Exeter College students trying to get home. The Cllrs also spoke to Devon County Transport Officers during the meeting, who are very aware of the recent problems.
As a result, Cllrs from both towns are pushing to get the 6 and 6a buses designated a ‘through’ service, which would ensure buses had to wait for connections before leaving Okehampton.
A raft of other issues was discussed – increased cost, infrequency of service, unreliability and inaccessibility of the route.
The Cllrs thanked everyone who has so far commented on the impact the changes to the bus route has had, and urged those who have yet to do so to pass on their experiences as soon as possible.
The Cllrs will provide this evidence to Stagecoach and Devon and Cornwall County Councils and have agreed to meet again before Christmas to monitor progress.
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Holsworthy Bowling Club: Charity Bowls Challenge

In aid of Holsworthy’s Mayor Councillor Helen Parker’s Chosen charities for 2022/23

Lymphoma Action & Breast Cancer Now

Holsworthy Bowling club have decided to organise a bowls challenge to fundraise.

Locla Businesses, Clubs, organisations and/or friends are welcome to enter mixed teams of three players to have a great afternoon and help raise funds for the mayors 2 charities.

Entry Forms are available here >

St Peter’s Fair 2022

DISCLAIMER:

This program is as accurate as possible when going to press (09/06/22).
There will be additional information about events and activities in our official program which will be available online and around the town in late June
The St Peter’s Fair Entertainments committee are only responsible for publicising the events.
Last Updated 20/07/22

Holsworthy ib Bloom 2022

Entries were free and open to all those living within the boundaries of Holsworthy Town.

Judging took place during St Peter’s Fair Week on Monday 4th July by

Mayor Councillor Helen Parker, Deputy Mayor Councillor Nigel Kenneally & Portrevine Angela Parrish

 

The Residential Winners of 2022 are:

Residential 1st Place: Linda Russell

Hols in Bloom First Place Mrs Linda Russell

Residential 2nd Place: Gloria Dymond

Hols in Bloom Gloria Dymond

Residential 3rd Place: Martin Prout

Hols in Bloom Third Place Martin Prout

Highly Commended Residential Entry: Ronald Parsons

Hols in Bloom HC Ronald Parsons

Highly Commended Residential Entry: Mirium Hibberd

Hols in Bloom HC Mirium Hibberd

The Business Winners of 2022 are:

1st Place Business: The Holsworthy Social Club

Hols in Bloom Business 1

2nd Place Business: The Kings Arms

Hols in Bloom Resident 2nd Place