Welcome to the December edition of the Bradworthy Newsletter.
December, being the month of Christmas, sees lots of events in the village. It is also a full year since the Newsletter started. Therefore, it is a good time to thank those who have contributed news items and articles over the year. Thank you also to our advertisers for their support. The Newsletter is to be printed by a different method next year. In anticipation, this month's is produced using different software, another learning curve(!).
Please hand articles for the New Year in at the Social Club or send items for inclusion by email to newsletter@bradworthy.co.uk phone/fax 241147.
Wishing you a very Happy Christmas, thankyou
Editor
Saturday 4th - 11.00am - 1.00
Memorial Hall
Bradworthy Pre-School and Bradworthy Scout Group are having 'Santa's Grotto', a Table Top sale, various stalls, coffee /tea & mince pies.
For further details please 'phone Helen Carey 01409 241867
Coffee Morning - Sunday School Room
Saturday 11th - 10.00am - 1.00
Monday 20th
Weather permitting Bradworthy Pre-School children & families will be carol singing around the village, leaving the square at about 4.30 pm.
Saturday 1st January
New Year's Day Brunch at the Bradworthy Inn from 11.00am.
£8.00 per person, proceeds to the Pre-School.
To book please ask at the Pub or 'phone 241222.
Parish Council News
The Parish Council met on Friday November 26th in the Methodist Sunday School Room.
Parish Council Grants
The District Council no longer 'match' these grants. Sums awarded for payment in April / May 2005 were:
| Bradworthy Parish Church | £150.00 |
| Bradworthy Cub Scouts | £ 75.00 |
| Bradworthy Scout Group | £ 75.00 |
| 1st Bradworthy Guides | £ 75.00 |
| Pre-School Playgroup | £ 75.00 |
| Free Church Cemetery | £ 25.00 |
| Holsworthy Family Resources | £ 25.00 |
| Holsworthy Wheels to Work | £ 25.00 |
| North Tamar Community Trans. | £ 25.00 |
| Holsworthy CAB | £250.00 |
| Samaritans | £150.00 |
| Local WRVS | £ 50.00 |
Remembrance Service
The service at the War Memorial was well attended but was spoilt by the amount of noisy traffic continuing to pass by. Surely a few minutes quiet is not too much to ask in respectful remembrance?
Carol Service
Councillors finalised arrangements for the service on the Sunday before Christmas starting at 6.30pm, round the tree in the square. It is planned to have mince pies and hot drinks afterwards.
The Bus Shelter
Unfortunately, Councillors again reported graffiti and seat damage. It is a shame that a few spoil for the many and the prospect of lockable gates looms - which the Council would prefer to avoid.
The Precept
This year the Council had several unbudgeted items regarding the Village Plan at £200.00; Dog Litter Bins at £ 380.00 and replacement of the stolen War Memorial chains, £100.00. Therefore, The Council decided to recoup this expenditure rather than use reserves, as had been done previously, to cover additional expenditure. The sum agreed was £6000.00, up £700.00
Bradworthy Playing Fields Committee
The Committee would like to respectfully remind everyone that bicycles are not to be ridden in the Playing Fields. It obviously causes a problem by cutting up the grass and making a mud track, and also could create a safety hazard to other users.
Bradworthy Social Club
New Year's Eve Party
Come along and enjoy 'Music by Matt' Fancy Dress Optional
(Parents - Please remember that children are not allowed in the Club, only in the Youth (skittles) room. Your children are your responsibility.
The Committee
Football Dance - Memorial Hall
Friday 10th Dec -9.00 - 1.00 am
£5.00 per ticket - Fancy Dress (opt.). Contact Mandy Andrew 241636
Methodist Chapel
Sunday Services for December, l1.00am
| 5th | Rev Christine Legge | A Christingle Service |
| 12th | Mr Clive Smale | |
| 19th | Rev Christine Legge | The Children will present the Christmas Storytd> |
On Christmas Day, at 10.30am, there will be a short Christmas Morning Service for all the family.
Advent Bible Study on Tuesdays from 9.00pm. 7th Mary; 14 The Kings.
St John the Baptist Church
A warm welcome awaits at any of the following church services.
| 5th | Sunday 10.00 am | Morning Prayer |
| 12th | Sunday 6.30pm | Carol Service |
| 24th | Friday 4.00pm | Christingle Service |
| 24th | Friday 11.30pm | Midnight Mass |
| 25th | Saturday 10.00am | Family Communion |
| 26th | Sunday 10.30am | United Benefice, Putford |
The Grand Switch on of the Bradworthy Church Christmas Tree Festival by Angela Yeo will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday 9th December.
This event will be followed by a concert given by the Newton St Petrock male voice choir.
Happy Christmas, A Churchwarden
Line Dancing
The Line Dancing Class meets every Wednesday night at 730pm in the Memorial Hall. New Members welcome.
Bradworthy Doctor's Surgery
Surgery Hours:
Morning 8.30am - 10.30am, Evening 5.00pm - 6.00pm: There is no evening surgery on Thursdays.
The Nurse is available from 9.00am to 11.45am each day and on Friday evening 5.00pm to 5.50pm.
If you need a Doctor between 6.00pm and 9.00am please call Devon Doctors on 01392 824600 who will deal with your problem. The normal reception office hours are 9.00am to 1.00pm then 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
The 'flu jabs are now available and anyone eligible for one is invited to see the Nurse.
1st Bradworthy Guides Bazaar - Sunday School Room
Saturday 4th - 10.00am - 1.00
Bradworthy Inn Pool Team
After five matches and a superb start in the Hartland Pool League, the table is:
| Kings A | 19pts |
| Brad Inn | 16pts |
| Legion | 13pts |
| Anchor A | 13pts |
| Kings B | 13pts |
| Farmers A | 13pts |
| Farmers B | 11pts |
| Quay A | 9pts |
| Anchor B | 9pts |
| Hart | 7pts |
| Westcountry | 7pts |
| Quay B | 5pts |
Local Skittles Match
The Inn Team recently played away to the Backscuttlers at the Social Club. In the absence of our regular driver, Mr Tony Dilnot drove us from our meeting up point, in the Pub! Our team was somewhat depleted by the absence of our esteemed Captain, and of our star player, Mr Dave Millington. In the tradition of lower league skittles, however, the Backscuttlers agreed to us playing with two substitutes and they also, kindly, kept the game 'friendly'. We were most grateful to Mr Jonathan Barker and PAr Robbie King for playing to a very high standard. By midmatch the scores were level with the Backscuttlers pulling ahead with a couple of good spares towards the end.
By contrast, last week we visited Hartland Legion. We did not play well apart from good performances from our recently returned Captain and, refreshed from his holiday, our driver and star player, Dave. Both sides were a bit surprised by our win that was confirmed by a recount and a Steward's Enquiry afterwards in the Bar!! The Backscuttlers played Putford A, Chris Millman being the top scorer with Paul Raffe and DJ sharing the bottom position.
A very Happy Christmas to all the Skittlers in Bradworthy and, indeed, all the other team players, in fact a Happy Christmas to everyone.
Ken Smyth Inn Team Deputy Vice Captain (Acting)
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