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Holsworthy prepares to host St Peter's Fair 2024
Sunday July 7. 9.30am: Sung Eucharist at St Peter and St Paul’s Parish Church. 11am: Tractor Run. 6pm: Civic service at the parish church. 7.30pm: Concert in the Square by Holsworthy Town Band. Monday, July 8. 11am: Exhibition of the history of the fair at Manor Car Park (continues throughout week)
Care home responds to MAIB report into death of two residents at ...
3 days ago · THE owners of Burdon Grange Care Home in Beaworthy have responded following the release of a Marine Accident Investigation Board (MAIB) report into the capsizing of a recreational craft at Roadford Lake. During the incident on June 8, 2022, two wheelchair users from the care home lost their lives ...
The latest community news from your area | holsworthy-today.co.uk
At the Holsworthy Show, many of our members entered and won prizes in the 12 categories which ranged from ‘Lazy Days of Summer’ to ‘Flower Power’. Janet Ward won a first, second and third for her arrangements. Pat Boundy won third place and a highly recommended. Geraldine Edwards won a second and a third.
Encouraging town’s creativity | holsworthy-today.co.uk
A NEW group is working hard to encourage Holsworthy ’s creative side and locate a community gallery space, writes Zoë Uglow. The newly formed Holsworthy Creative Enterprise art group has the backing of the town’s mayor Jon Hutchings and is looking to create a forum for artists of all ages in the town and provide a gallery space in which ...
Holsworthy unite to mark D-Day's 80th anniversary
Watch Holsworthy’s D-Day proclamation here. The group will be hosting their main event from July 26 to 28 this year to celebrate the anniversary of D-Day – it will see the town come to life with WWII reenactors, authentic weapon displays, military vehicles and much more.
Crazy week ends on a high for Holsworthy in Torridge Cup
5 days ago · Magpies beaten in SWPL League Cup after Dobwalls abandonment on Wednesday night. Holsworthy defender Ollie Moores (4) was the home man of the match against Cullompton Rangers on Saturday. Picture: Rodney Parrish (Rodney Parrish) Holsworthy AFC latest round-up. THE Magpies’ first team had a crazy time of it last week as they played three times ...
National Grid power cut affecting 1,150 homes being 'restored'
2 days ago · National Grid said that there was a fault in the high voltage network in the area. A spokesperson for National Grid said: “We have restored power to EX22 7SZ, but as we still have other properties off supply in the area we are still working on the electricity network. During this time, you may ...
Planning: New British Wool building approved for construction
6 days ago · A new building for the siting of British Wool in Launceston has been approved by Cornwall Council’s planning team. The company has long been established in the outskirts of the town but they say their premises are no longer fit for purpose. They sought permission to turn units B1 to B4 on Pennygillam Industrial Estate into a new building by ...
Holsworthy mayor re elected for second term
THE mayor of Holsworthy, Nigel Kenneally, has been re-elected at the town’s annual meeting. The meeting, which saw members of the community and representatives from local groups come together, marked the official re-election of the current mayor. Speaking to the Post, Cllr Kenneally explained some of his hopes for the coming year and ...