Celebrating an 80th Birthday During Lockdown Margot Seabrook Thursday 11th February 2021 All your friends in East and West Worlington wish you a very, very Happy 80th Birthday. We hope that you have a very special “socially distanced” day. Margot’s Birthday Gallery   … [Read more...]

In response to the lockdown requirements announced on Monday 4th January 2021 the following community support arrangements are now in place. Stay Safe - Follow Government Guidance As reported nationally the current variant of COVID-19 is more easily transmitted than previously so all our community are encouraged to stay as safe as possible by staying home as much as possible and following Government Instructions and Guidance. Special Care for Vulnerable Residents It is vital ALL those over … [Read more...]

WOW! Worlington’s Own Wit and Wisdom After a most extraordinary year, may you find here something to brighten a winter’s day. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to WOW. Please feel free to pass the PDF file onto others. Blessings of the season John … [Read more...]

The December Parish Council meeting was held on Tuesday 1st December by Zoom, chaired by Councillor Old and attended by Councillors Good, Mrs Rhodes, Risdon, Miss Smyth and County / District Councilor Yabsley. Representations from the public had been made regarding the Long Stone, a scheduled ancient monument where it was suggested the householder contacted English Heritage. Apologies were received from Councillors Miss Sturla and Webber. There were no Declarations of Interest. Minutes of … [Read more...]

About East Worlington PTFA East Worlington Primary School have an active Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) . More information can be found on the school’s website . Our PTFA is an integral part of the school community and over the last 5 years we have raised thousands of pounds to support the purchase of equipment and resources to enhance our children’s educational experience and the school’s facilities, and also to subsidise school trips, pay for leavers' gifts, the wonderful … [Read more...]

What you should do If you wish to report a pothole this should be done on the Devon County Council website. It is recommended that residents report potholes and road defects via the Devon County Council website and the following gives guidance as to how this can be done: Go to Report a Pothole Please read carefully what is considered a pothole if it doesn't fit the criteria it will not get repaired. If it is a pothole, click the blue (Report a Pothole Now) button at the bottom of the … [Read more...]

At present the restrictions placed on church services remain and we must observe social distancing. Any person or family wishing to attend services in December are requested to contact by email (preferable) or telephone either Ray Bassingthwaighte for EAST (tel. 860568) or Patrick Brook for WEST (tel. 860978) to book places. The churchwardens will organise seating in the churches and confirm reservations. email for East bassingthwaighte@icuknet.co.uk email for West … [Read more...]

The Churches of East & West Worlington invite everyone to join in the Christmas celebrations by placing a figure based upon the Nativity scene outside of their property on Saturday the 19th December. The Churchwardens will judge the exhibits and award a prize to the best figure. This will tie in with our carol service in West Church on the 20th. We are suggesting these figures be based upon straw/hay filled clothing and arranged with your own interpretations of the depicted character from … [Read more...]

A Parish Council meeting was held on Tuesday, 3 November 2020, the first of the new monthly meetings, attended by Councillors Good, Old, Mrs Rhodes, Risdon, Miss Sturla and County Councillor Yabsley. Councillor Old was willing to be Chairman for the duration of the municipal year and was elected as such. There were no representations from the public. Apologies were received from Councillors Miss Smyth and D Webber. No declarations of interest were announced. The Minutes of the … [Read more...]

Come and be Refreshed In these difficult times you are warmly invited to rest awhile and be refreshed – to join with others in prayer, music and poetry, in a time of Contemplative Worship. Venue: St John the Baptist Church, Witheridge, 10:30—11:00 am on the second Wednesday of the month (14 October, 11 November, 9 December). For more information, please contact John Rhodes (tel. 01769 580265; john.a.rhodes@btinternet.com). Please note: St John the Baptist’s is a Covid-19 secure venue, in … [Read more...]