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Keys found in hall car park on July 17th

A bunch of keys found on the ground in the village hall car park on the evening of July 17th have still not been claimed … read more »

Keys found in hall car park on July 17th

A bunch of keys found on the ground in the village hall car park on the evening of July 17th have still not been claimed despite notices at the hall. The owner should conatct 281 512. Will take to Holsworthy Police Station if not claimed by the end of August.
Description of bunch - 2 keys (one brass HD145/ one silver A301, distinctive elliptical key fob with cut out. Grey plastic circular 'Digitag' with 10 digits starting 01........FD ending. « read less

Pakistan flood relief - local fund raiser on August 14th

The coffee morning on August 14th organised by All Saints church raised over £660 in the space of an hour. Thanks to all who gave … read more »

Pakistan flood relief - local fund raiser on August 14th

The coffee morning on August 14th organised by All Saints church raised over £660 in the space of an hour. Thanks to all who gave so generously of time and effort and to the local community who came to give their support to the event. « read less

Hall celebrates 10th anniversary

Picture and article appeared in the Holsworthy Post in late July. For details visit www.holsworthy-today.co.uk and go to Local News, Holsworthy Post… read more »

Hall celebrates 10th anniversary

Picture and article appeared in the Holsworthy Post in late July. For details visit www.holsworthy-today.co.uk and go to Local News, Holsworthy Post « read less

Pakistan Flood Relief

A Coffee Morning will be held in the Hall on Saturday 14 August, starting at 10.30am, for an hour, to raise funds for Flood Relief … read more »

Pakistan Flood Relief

A Coffee Morning will be held in the Hall on Saturday 14 August, starting at 10.30am, for an hour, to raise funds for Flood Relief in the present calamity in Pakistan.

Cake Stall, card/bookmarks, Fair Trade Stall, Raffle, Bric-a-Brac.

Please be there!! « read less

A celebration of the Great Vespers for the Feast of St Elias

Join us in the beautiful Church of St John and The Seven Macabees for the 6th annual Russian Orthodox service. A celebration of the Great … read more »

A celebration of the Great Vespers for the Feast of St Elias

Join us in the beautiful Church of St John and The Seven Macabees for the 6th annual Russian Orthodox service.

A celebration of the Great Vespers for the Feast of St Elias (the prophet Elijah).

At Cookbury on Sunday 1st August at 6.30pm. And enjoy the refreshments and fellowship after the service. « read less

An invitation to all parishioners and regular hall user

An Invitation TO ALL PARISHIONERS in Bradford & Cookbury and REGULAR HALL USERS CELEBRATE the 10th ANNIVERSARY of BRADFORD and COOKBURY VILLAGE HALL JULY 16th and 17th PROGRAMME Friday, July 16th … read more »

An invitation to all parishioners and regular hall user

An Invitation

TO ALL PARISHIONERS in Bradford & Cookbury and REGULAR HALL USERS

CELEBRATE the 10th ANNIVERSARY of

BRADFORD and COOKBURY VILLAGE HALL

JULY 16th and 17th

PROGRAMME

Friday, July 16th 6.30pm at the school and hall

Community fun for all children and adults with games, camp fire, refreshments provided. Displays by the children and the Bradford and Cookbury Village Hall Time Line. Indoor events if weather is bad.

Saturday, July 17th at the hall

2.30pm: Welcome by the Rector, Rev. Kathy Roberts
Entertainment by Torridge Male Voice Choir
(Musical items for Everybody)
Strawberry Cream Teas served from 3.30pm

6.00pm: An evening of entertainment compered by Kelvin Isaac
Children’s Games

Children’s Fancy Dress Competition – ‘ANYTHING GOES’ (judging at 6.30pm for preschool, ages 4 to 7, 8 to 11, over 12)

7.30pm: Samba Band – ‘Energia’

Hog Roast, Children’s Barbecue, The Birthday Cake
Music and Dancing
Adult competition - ‘BEST DECORATED HAT’ (judging at 10.30pm)
(Cream teas, hog roast and barbecue – free of charge)
Local ice cream on sale all day
Licensed bar from 6.30 to 11.30pm

If you are able to join in the celebrations please reply as indicated below

BC Hall, Cleavers End, Bradford, Holsworthy EX22 7AN or put in the post box at the hall

Alternatively, phone 01409 281 512/0797 444 2635 or email cleaversp@aol.com

It would be helpful to let us know ASAP in order to estimate catering numbers.

Please reply as indicated below - No tickets issued

Please give following information

Name and phone number

July 16th

Number of adults and children (indicate any vegetarians)

July 17th

Afternoon session

Number of adults and children

Evening session

Number of adults and children (indicate any vegetarians) « read less

Abantu Arts presents AFRICAN ODYSSEY 2010

An evening of African music, dancing and storytelling with musicians on tour from Uganda Sarah Ndagire Ouma Michael Kasume Pedison Denis … read more »

Abantu Arts presents AFRICAN ODYSSEY 2010

An evening of African music, dancing and storytelling
with musicians on tour from Uganda
Sarah Ndagire Ouma Michael Kasume Pedison Denis Kigongo

at BRADFORD and COOKBURY VILLAGE HALL
Saturday 12th June 2010 at 7.30pm

AN EVENT FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Adults £7 Children and Students £5 Groups (10+) £5 each
Tickets and directions available in advance from
Visitor Information Centre, Manor car Park, Holsworthy Tel: 01409 254 185

For further information
web:www.abantuarts.com email:web.info@abantuarts.com « read less

Wine and Wisdom at the Village Hall

WINE and WISDOM - Saturday 20th March in the Village Hall at 7.30pm Yet another GREAT NIGHT OUT organised by the Preschool in conjunction with … read more »

Wine and Wisdom at the Village Hall

WINE and WISDOM - Saturday 20th March in the Village Hall at 7.30pm

Yet another GREAT NIGHT OUT organised by the Preschool in conjunction with the Village Hall. Return of quiz master David Arney.

Teams of six but singles and smaller teams can be made up on the night. JUST COME. Entry including wine and 'nice refreshments' STILL ONLY £4.

Raffle and chance to win £20 CASH in the interval game.

Book with Caroline 281 376/0797 691 4399 or Pauline 281 512/0797 444 2635.

DO NOT MISS ONE OF OUR VILLAGE'S BEST NIGHTS OUT and all for a good cause!!!!! « read less

Brandis Corner Wildlife Group - CORRECTION

Brandis Corner Wildlife Group NOTE THE DATE OF THIS MEETING WAS INCORRECTLY GIVEN IN VILLAGE NEWSLETTER as March 27th it should be Saturday, 27th February 3pm … read more »

Brandis Corner Wildlife Group - CORRECTION

Brandis Corner Wildlife Group

NOTE THE DATE OF THIS MEETING WAS INCORRECTLY GIVEN IN VILLAGE NEWSLETTER as March 27th it should be Saturday, 27th February 3pm at Beer Mill Farm Wildlife Centre, Clawton.

Illustrated talk on BATS by Helen Shaw, Beermill Farm Wildlife Centre, Clawton

Adults £1/children 50p. Includes refreshments and raffle ticket.

Directions: From Holsworthy take the A388 to Launceston, through Clawton Village. The entrance to the farm is the track immediately past Clawton School on the left. Then follow the signs.

Contact June Green 221 050 « read less

Open Day at Cookbury Church

Open day at Cookbury Church - A Day to Consider Poverty Friday, 26th February from 10am to 4.30pm Vivien England from Devon Aid Korogwe will speak … read more »

Open Day at Cookbury Church

Open day at Cookbury Church - A Day to Consider Poverty
Friday, 26th February from 10am to 4.30pm

Vivien England from Devon Aid Korogwe will speak at 10.30am and 2pm
Children's thoughts on poverty issues.

Personal tributes/open discussion on poverty
'The Cookbury Loaf'
Quiz and Raffle
Refreshments and Fairtrade products
Please drop in at anytime

Contact Anne Bird 281 568 « read less

Website updates for 2010

Over the next few months we hope to see lots of activity on the Bradford and Cookbury Village Hall website. You can expect to see updates … read more »

Website updates for 2010

Over the next few months we hope to see lots of activity on the Bradford and Cookbury Village Hall website.

You can expect to see updates more regularly and all the information from the village newsletter and anything left out will be on here too so you won't miss out on the goings on in the parish.

The latest village newsletter missed out an event on 16th January to hosted at the village hall, an OWL SPECTACULAR. Please see the calendar on the home page or events page for more information. « read less

Two new events at Cookbury Church.

Friends of Cookbury Church present open gardens on Sun, July 26th and the 5th annual evening service of the Russian Orthodox Church is taking place … read more »

Two new events at Cookbury Church.

Friends of Cookbury Church present open gardens on Sun, July 26th and the 5th annual evening service of the Russian Orthodox Church is taking place at Cookbury Church on Sunday 2nd August.

Please see the calendar or events page for more details. « read less

Bradford Chapel Plant & Cake Sale

Saturday, May 16th at 2.30pm in the village hall. Plant and Cake Sale in aid of Bradford Methodist Chapel graveyard fund. Please give your support. Gifts … read more »

Bradford Chapel Plant & Cake Sale

Saturday, May 16th at 2.30pm in the village hall.
Plant and Cake Sale in aid of Bradford Methodist Chapel graveyard fund. Please give your support. Gifts of plants and cakes can be left at the hall on the morning. « read less

Library and Wheelie Bin Collection

Mobile library visits on Apr 7/21 & May 5/19, see "What's On" section of website for place and time details. Also don't forget Green wheelie bin … read more »

Library and Wheelie Bin Collection

Mobile library visits on Apr 7/21 & May 5/19, see "What's On" section of website for place and time details.

Also don't forget Green wheelie bin collections on Apr 1/16/29 & May 13/28. « read less

Bradford & Cookbury Energy Saving Project

Last year, in common with Parish Councils around the UK, Bradford & Cookbury Parish Council was required to carry out a survey to form a … read more »

Bradford & Cookbury Energy Saving Project

Last year, in common with Parish Councils around the UK, Bradford & Cookbury Parish Council was required to carry out a survey to form a 10 year Parish Plan.

One comment made by around 15% of responders related to fuel costs in one way or another. We picked up this point to see what we as Bradford & Cookbury Parish Council could do to help our parishioners with this major problem. As a result we are holding a Green Energy Exhibition in Bradford & Cookbury Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday 7 April 2009 to which all (not only our own parishioners) are welcome.

The aims of Bradford & Cookbury Green Energy Group, representing the Parish Council, are two fold:

1) To form bulk purchasing groups on behalf of our own parishioners to obtain the lowest possible prices and thus reduce the outlay for fuels such as central heating oil and solid fuels; the latter encompassing a) supplies of wood for fires, wood burners, and the popular multifuel & wood-burning cooking & central heating stove installations and b) coal, anthracite, lignite, & other similar fuels for home use.

2) To provide information to one and all on the cheapest and most cost effective methods of energy micro-generation, so-called ‘green energy’. To this end we are investigating solar energy (heat from the sun), photovoltaic energy (producing at least some of your own electricity), air source heat pumps (works like a fridge in reverse by pumping heat extracted from outside air into the house), and ground source heat pumps in either sub-surface coils or deep boreholes (the latter of which if sited appropriately might also allow the householder(s) to obtain their own private water supply and thus reduce their reliance on public water suppliers and the costs therein.)

We have invited several firms producing and/or installing their green energy systems & products each to supply and man a display. Each will be offered a short slot to talk about their various green energy sources, and will be available to answer any questions from the general public for a few minutes.

We hope to attract members of the public not only from our own parish, but also from other local parishes in the area who may be concerned about the ever increasing spiral of fuel costs around the home. We hope that our example may stimulate other parish councils or groups of householders to consider how best they may help their own groups in the fight against high fuel costs.

Confirmed exhibitors are as follows:

1) Sophie Phillips, Renewable Energy Adviser with Renewable Energy 4 Devon
2) Elaine’s stoves and Flues Okehampton
3) Magrec: photo voltaic, wind etc. Demo van and display boards
4) Sam Whatmore: Wood and fuel supplies
5) Paul Smith: Solstice Energy co. Photo voltaic (possibly Stirling engine)
6) Macmurdie: solar, thermal, wood fuel
7) Celticsolar: Solar thermal and ground source.

Please come along to the Green Energy Exhibition; Bradford & Cookbury Village Hall, Tues. 7th April 2009 at 7.30pm. Light refreshments also available. « read less

Wick Farm Gardens in the Spring

Following the great success of their initial NGS venture last summer, Jenny & Martin Sexton have the garden open again for charity - May 17, … read more »

Wick Farm Gardens in the Spring

Following the great success of their initial NGS venture last summer, Jenny & Martin Sexton have the garden open again for charity - May 17, 23, 24, 25 & 31 (11.30 - 6).

Adm £3.50/children free. Light lunches & home made teas.

See www.ngs.org.uk « read less

"Save the Albatross Fund"

Save your stamps from cards this year and help to raise money to buy a special device that stops the birds being caught up on … read more »

"Save the Albatross Fund"

Save your stamps from cards this year and help to raise money to buy a special device that stops the birds being caught up on fishing hooks. The old methods of fishing are killing many birds each year and they are in danger of becoming extinct.

December is the time when we all receive more post than at any other time of the year and it requires little effort to tear the stamps from the envelope.

I would be quite happy to send these all on in January if people were to drop them in my letter box or I will collect in person if there is a problem.

Ann Allinson
- The Old Byre, Priestacott, Bradford. « read less

Upcoming Bradford Church Events

Sunday, November 2nd at 10 am. Patronal Festival Service at All Saints Church, Bradford. Sunday, November 9th at 10.45 am. Remembrance Day Service at All … read more »

Upcoming Bradford Church Events

Sunday, November 2nd at 10 am. Patronal Festival Service at All Saints Church, Bradford.

Sunday, November 9th at 10.45 am. Remembrance Day Service at All Saints Church, Bradford.

On this occasion, the names of the people from Bradford and Cookbury who died in the two world wars are read out. If you have close relatives who died in these wars or on active service and would like their names also to be included then please pass on details to Martin Taylor (01409 281 327). « read less

I Love the Sun - Bradford’s Beneficial Children

I Love the Sun ‘I love the sun’ was a prescient choice of song, to start proceedings at the first meeting of BBC – Bradford’s Beneficial … read more »

I Love the Sun - Bradford’s Beneficial Children

I Love the Sun

‘I love the sun’ was a prescient choice of song, to start proceedings at the first meeting of BBC – Bradford’s Beneficial Children, on 11th October. A happy gathering of parents, grandparents, children and assorted helpers, as well as Kathy and David, played games, made pictures, listened to stories, sang songs, participated in prayer and did lots of eating and drinking at Bradford Village Hall, on a glorious sunny morning.

Thanks are due to all those who made this event possible and who, we hope, will make the second Saturday of every month equally enjoyable – the above activities only come about through lots of thought, co-operation, and communication – all abundant in this venture, including Bradford School and pre-school, who kindly publicised it with flyers, Black Torrington musicians and young helpers, Bradford ‘refreshments team’, all those who donated toys, all those who offered time before and on the day, and the commitment of both Kathy and David, whose prayers and inspiration generated such a positive atmosphere.

If you would like to be involved in any way with BBC, either as a helper or because you, or someone you know wants to come along with children, of any age, either come to the next meeting, at 10.30 on 8th November, or contact:

Gina: 01409 281652, Morag: 01409 281800, Kathy: 01409 231448
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Bradford Art Group is Back!

Bradford Art Group This group will start again on Wednesday, 5th November 2008 at the Village Hall 7-9 pm All are welcome and future format can … read more »

Bradford Art Group is Back!

Bradford Art Group

This group will start again on Wednesday, 5th November 2008 at the Village Hall 7-9 pm

All are welcome and future format can be decided at this meeting.
For further details contact Bob Clarke (01409 250 317) or email (patricia.moor193@btinternet.com)
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Village Hall & Preschool Wine and Wisdom

Wine and Wisdom for Hall and Preschool on 10th October. 7:15pm for 7.30pm start. Teams of 6 (Min 4). £4.00 per head including wine, cheese, fruit … read more »

Village Hall & Preschool Wine and Wisdom

Wine and Wisdom for Hall and Preschool on 10th October.

7:15pm for 7.30pm start. Teams of 6 (Min 4). £4.00 per head including wine, cheese, fruit and nibbles.

Contact Caroline on 01409 281376 or 07976 914399. « read less

Wine and Wisdom

A Wine and Wisdom is to be held to raise money for the Dunsland Turbines Opposition Group. Please see events for more details.… read more »

Wine and Wisdom

A Wine and Wisdom is to be held to raise money for the Dunsland Turbines Opposition Group.

Please see events for more details. « read less

June News from Bradford & Cookbury Parish Council

Council Grants The following grants fro 2008 have been issued by the PC:-

• Bradford & Cookbury Village Hall £300
• Bradford PCC: £300
• Bradford Methodist Graveyard … read more »

  June News from Bradford & Cookbury Parish Council

  Thursday June 26 2008

  Council Grants
  
  The following grants fro 2008 have been issued by the PC:-
  

  • Bradford & Cookbury Village Hall £300
  
  
  • Bradford PCC: £300
  
  
  • Bradford Methodist Graveyard Fund £150
  
  
  • Bradford Pre-school £150
  
  
  • Friends of Bradford School £150+ £100
  
  
  • Bradford Youth Group/Friday Mates £100
  
  
  • Bude & Holsworthy CAB £50
  
  
  • Samaritans £75
  
  
  • Greenfingers, Bradford & Cookbury Gardening Club £100
  
  
  • Shebbear Area youth project £150
    
    
  
  Blackgate post box
  
  A possible theft attempt of the Victorian post box at Blackgate was made on the weekend of 14/15th June. As you can see, the post and brick pillar was torn out of the bank. If anyone has information or saw suspicious activity please inform our local beat officer PC John Shepherd at Holsworthy police station. The box has been removed by the Post Office. Its future reinstatement is unknown at the present.
  
  
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Bradford & Cookbury Parish Council: News

Annual General Public Meeting on Wednesday 14th May at 7.30 in the Village Hall. Come and see what your parish council is doing on your behalf. Parish … read more »

Bradford & Cookbury Parish Council: News

Annual General Public Meeting on Wednesday 14th May at 7.30 in the Village Hall.

Come and see what your parish council is doing on your behalf.

Parish Plans: These have now been delivered throughout the parish.

A Bio-Diversity audit by Devon CC is currently underway to assess the current flora and fauna of the parish. This will be a useful appendix to our 10 year parish plan.

In conjunction with the Road Safety Action group, the council has negotiated with Area North Highways for further safety improvements at Brandis Corner. A “Keep Clear” section will be added to the Holemoor road at the junction to give emerging traffic space to reverse back into in an emergency.

Plans are allegedly forthcoming for Wind Turbines on land “south of Dunsland Cross near Brandis Corner”. More information as soon as we know.

BT wishes to close the Phone Box at Priestacott. Please provide your objections, if any, before the end of June 2008.

The PC has formally complained to Torridge about the recycling waste being deposited throughout our lanes. This has been acknowledged and an undertaking has been received from both Torridge and South Molton recycling that the nuisance will be addressed. Please inform the Parish clerk if you have any further evidence of this problem re-occuring.
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Parish News from Bradford & Cookbury Parish Council

The Parish Plan has now been completed and will be delivered to all households within the Parish shortly. Some of the issues raised are already being … read more »

Parish News from Bradford & Cookbury Parish Council

The Parish Plan has now been completed and will be delivered to all households within the Parish shortly.

Some of the issues raised are already being addressed:-

New Signs for the ‘Village Hall’ and ‘Bradford Church’ were ordered by the Parish Council from SW Highways and these have now been installed at: Blackgate, Middlecott, Holemoor and Lana Cross. These will aid new visitors to locate two of our most important buildings.



Three new notice boards have been ordered and are currently under construction.

These will aid parish communications; a requirement identified in the Parish Plan. The siting of these additional boards is provisionally set for: - Brandis Corner, Priestacott and Middlecott. The existing locations are: Blackgate, Cookbury, Holemoor and the Village Hall.

If you have an alternative siting suggestion please let the Parish clerk know: - bandcparishclerk@yahoo.co.uk


Road Safety Action Group

With the full support of the Parish Council, District Councillor Gaye Tabor and Devon County Councillor Des Shadrick, the group are campaigning for a 40mph speed restriction and other improvements to increase safety at Brandis Corner.

A technical meeting is due on the 7th March at Barnstaple with the Highways department. A report of this meeting will be made to a public meeting at the Bickford Arms on Tuesday 11th March at 8pm.


Parish Council meetings are held every second Wednesday of the Month at the Village Hall commencing 7.30pm

Next Meetings are: March 12th and April 9th
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Library dates 2008 - Use it or Loose it!

Mobile library dates for 2008 have been added to the What's on section of the website. The mobile libray visits Cookbury Church, Holemoor, Bradford Old Rectory … read more »

Library dates 2008 - Use it or Loose it!

Mobile library dates for 2008 have been added to the What's on section of the website.

The mobile libray visits Cookbury Church, Holemoor, Bradford Old Rectory (Priestacott), Bickford Arms (Brandis Corner). Arrival and departure times will also be listed in the what's on section.

Use it or Loose it! « read less

Mobile Library - Use it or Loose it!

The mobile library which serves the community faces an uncertain future. The message is clear, either use it or loose it. Further details of the times, … read more »

Mobile Library - Use it or Loose it!

The mobile library which serves the community faces an uncertain future. The message is clear, either use it or loose it.

Further details of the times, dates and location of the mobile library will be added to the website shortly. « read less