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This is the website of Kingsbridge Town Council. The aim is to provide a website which is easy to use, clear and concise to read, and without frills – just good, solid, useful information about the town council and the wider community.
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With our very best regards, The Members and Staff of Kingsbridge Town Council
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Kingsbridge Citizen of the Year 2010
This year it’s two for the price of one. Rosemary and John Speed are the joint winners of Kingsbridge Citizen of the Year 2010 sponsored by Kingsbridge Town Council. The award recognises the outstanding work of people in the local community and this is the seventh year the competition has taken place.
Rosemary and John are actively involved in many groups around the town including Kingsbridge Community Garden, Kingsbridge In Bloom, and Estuary Watch. In particular, the Community Garden encourages students from the Community College and the Ropewalk Centre to become interested in horticulture and green issues. But they do have individual interests too!!
Rosemary is Secretary to the Kingsbridge & District Agenda 21 Group. Alongside colleagues, she is currently championing the cause for Combe Royal gardens to be transferred to the community, for it to become a local nature reserve, rather than being sold off by Devon County Council. And she can often be seen manning a stall at the bi-monthly Farmers Market on the town square raising money for the Community Garden and other charities.
John helps our young people at the Youth Markets held in the Market Hall in Fore Street. A number of our future local entrepreneurs will have John to thank in the years to come for setting them off in the right direction. He also has a love of classic cars, tinkers with his own kit sports car, and plays a key role in organising the annual Show & Shine held in Quay Car Park which has become a feature in the summer events calendar.
They moved to Kingsbridge 10 years ago from the West Midlands and can be seen in all weathers walking faithful dogs Doris and Lulu. If you’re one of the very few people who don’t know them - why not introduce yourself. But be warned. With their ready wit and disarming charm they may just rope you into something!
In a nutshell, Rosemary and John commit huge amounts of their personal time for the benefit of the local community and the number of people who profit from their combined efforts is immense. They will receive their prize from the town mayor Councillor Philip Yates at the Mayor’s Civic Dinner on Thursday 4th March to be held at the Cottage Hotel.
Councillor Yates said: “Rosemary and John are an absolute inspiration to all of us. They make a magnificent contribution to the well being of our community and the town council is absolutely delighted to announce them as joint winners of Kingsbridge Citizen of the Year for 2010”.
Mayor's Charity
The Mayor has chosen Saltstone Caring as his charity this year. Saltstone Caring is a community support charity based in Kingsbridge, offering companionship, friendship and support to anyone who needs it in Kingsbridge, Salcombe and surrounding area. For more information please visit their website http://www.saltstonecaring.org.uk/ any donations or fundraising are most welcome.
Anyone interested in support or volunteering please call 01548 854588
South Hams Connect
A variety of organisations and agencies have come together to make it easier for people to access the services they need. Sessions are held at Room 3 Quay House, Kingsbridge. 10am - 12 pm
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20 November |
Devon Wheels 2 work
Link Devon |
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4 December |
RNID
Age Concern Devon |
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18 December |
Care and Repair
Devon Racial Equality Council |
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15 January |
Devon County Council
DISC |
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5 February |
Link Devon
Domestic Violence and Abuse Service |
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19 February |
South West Pound
South Devon College |
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5 March |
South Devon College
South Hams CVS |
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19 March |
South West Water
Age Concern Devon |