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21 July 1961

On Saturday nearly 2,000 people attended the opening of Bradworthy Memorial Hall

21.7.1961 Bradworthy Hall

When it was decided to build a hall as a war memorial, a substantial sum was given by Lieut-Col E J W Spread im memory of his sons who were killed in the 1939-45 war. In 1953 a suitable site was bought for £250, and the building began in November 1960, the cost to be about £7,250.

Up to Saturday there about £4,000 in hand, £2,300 of which had been raised since July of last year. The Ministry of Education has promised a grant of £2,150.

Mr G V Northcott, of Exmouth, who opened the hall, was introduced by Mr R G Pomeroy, chairman of the hall committee. After a prayer of dedication by the Rev T R Gibby, Vicar, Mr Northcott unlocked the door of the hall.

The chairman read a telegram of congratulation and good wishes from Col Spread, who was unable to make the journey from Sussex, where he now lives.

Gazette article dated 21 July 1961

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Plans and conditions of sale of the Berridon Estate

A capital freehold sporting estate consisting of a substantially built gentlemens residence

The Berridon Estate

The Berridon Estate1
The Berridon Estate2
The Berridon Estate3
 

Plan and Conditions of Sale of the Berridon Estate

Auctioneer: Mr R Lashton, Bradworthy
Land Agents & Surveyors: Messrs Groves-Cooper, Stapledon and Powell, Bideford
Solicitors: Messrs King & Hughes, Maidstone

Note - Vacant possession of each Lot will be given at Lady-day next.
Lot 1 - A capital Freehold Sporting Estate consisting of a substantially-built stone and slated gentleman's residence, known as Berridon Hall
standing on a gentle elevation in the centre of the Estate, very healthily situated about 600 feet above the sea level, and having a southern aspect and pleasant views, with Berridon Farm and 27A 2R 19P (more or less) of woodlands and plantations adjacent, the whole being in a ring fence and extending over about 148 acres.
The residence contains entrance hall, dining and drawing rooms each about 20ft x 17ft (the latter communicating with the conservatory); morning room about 17ft x 13ft; school room about 17ft 6in x 10ft 6in; kitchen, scullery and...

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Bradworthy beagles to get their new kennels

Alan Oke, master of Bradworthy beagles get their new kennels

Bradworthy Beagles to get their new kennels 19th June 1981

Bradworthy beaglesMr Alan Oke, master of the Bradworthy Beagles was 'over the moon' that his 20 beagle couples and puppies will not have to be destroyed.Decision by Torridge Council's Plans Committee.

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Plans for more small units at Bradworthy

Mr Tom Frankland, Torridge Council's Chief Executive sid third phase was already in pipeline.

Moves to extend the industrial development estate at Bradworthy with the emphasis mainly on small workshop units are now in progress.

plan for small unitsMoves to extend the industrial development estate at Bradworthy with the emphasis mainly on small workshop units are now in progress.

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Ombudsman hears of barking beagles

Mr John Cockram and wife have been at loggerheads with Torridge District Council

Ombudsman hears of barking beagles 2nd May 1980

ombudsman hears of barking beagles

An elderly Bradworthy couple have won a 10 month campaign to get the Ombudsman to investigate why a neighbour of theirs is being allowed to kennel 31 beagles.  Mr John Cockram and wife Gladys,who live at Bradworthy Mill, have been at loggerheads with Torridge District Council.

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20 February 1959

Bride Former Secretary of Bradworthy YFC

20.2.1959 Wooldridge Honey wedding

Miss Jean May Wooldridge, former secretary of Bradworthy Young Farmers Club and secretary of Bradworthy Young Conservatives, was married on Wednesday of last week to Mr Donald Henry Honey, younger son of Mr and Mrs M Honey, of Oliver House, Parkham. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Wooldridge of Higher Cholaton, Abbots Bickington.
The Rev Alfred Olds of Shebbear officiated at the service at Bulkworthy Methodist Church and the bride’s aunt, Mrs R Moore of Alverdiscott was organist. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Mary Wooldridge and Miss Sylvia Honey. Mr George Honey was best man and ushers were Mr Ken Moore and Mr Robert Moore. As the bride left the church good luck tokens were presented by Wendy Braunton, Mary Taylor, Jennifer Honey and Maurice Honey.
The full Gazette article is dated 20 February 1959.

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Opened by Clement Freud

30 March 1973

We are now pleased to announce the menus to be created for you by Clement Freud at the opening of the restaurant

April 7 & 8

30.3.1973 Berridon Restaurant Bradworthy

Saturday & Sunday evenings 8.15 for 8.30pm
Home made game pate
Watercress soup
Salmon in champagne sauce
Chicken tarragon, with new potatoes
Cucumber salad Provencal tomatoes
Crème de Menthe waterice
Walnut cheese
Coffee

Sunday Luncheon 1pm
Buttered shrimps with home made brown bread or
Prawn cocktail or consommé
Crown of lamb, new potatoes, petit pois
Buttered French beans
Fresh strawberry trifle
Cheese
Coffee

Wines recommended by Clement Freud to complement this meal will be available, or you may select from our extensive wine list.
In order that everyone may enjoy their meal in comfort we have decided on one sitting only, at 8.15pm for 8.30pm. All those who have made their reservations please note this time and confirm your booking to avoid disappointment.
If you have not already made your reservation, please hurry. There are still a few tables left....

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Mr Heard weds Miss Redwood

11 March 1955

The wedding has taken place at Bradworthy Methodist Church of Miss Doreen Joyce Redwood, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie John Redwood of Forda, Bradworthy, and Mr David Gordon Heard, second son of Mr and Mrs William Lewis Heard, of The Garage, Hartland. 

11.3.1955 Redwood Heard wedding

The Rev Herbert G White officiated and Mrs H J Wickett was the organist. The best man was Mr Peter Heard, brother of the bridegroom. Mr Horace Redwood, brother of the bride, was the usher. As the bride left the Church she was presented with silver horseshoes by her two-year-old sister, Margaret, and Gerald, youngest brother of the bridegroom.

A reception was held at Wade’s Hotel.  Their future home will be at Becklands, Hartland. 

The full Gazette article is dated 11 March 1955.

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11 May 1918

Bradworthy

11.5.1918 Bradworthy World War 1

Mr John Bromwell's son, Samuel, Mr L Trewin's son, Stephen, and Pte S Chidley are prisoners of war. They have all written home saying that they are all right. Mr W Bromwell's son, William, has had a bullet wound in the shoulder, in France, and is back for the time in England. 

Gazette article dated 11 May 1918

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18 June 1918

Bradworthy

18.6.1918 Bradworthy


The Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary blessed by glorious weather, proved to be an unqualified success.
On Sunday, Rev P Collier gave excellent sermons. There are many regrets at the possibility of his leaving this circuit at the next Conference. The singing was hearty and the collections good.

Gazette article dated 18 June 1918

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14 May 1918

Bradworthy

14.5.1918 Bradworthy World War 1

There has been a splendid response in this parish in reference to the increased acreage of potatoes.

A good many more acres of oats than of barley have been sown in this parish, and the work is still going on. Bradworthy has long been noted for its good samples of oats. 

Gazette article dated 14 May 1918

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Member of the British Empire (MBE)

4 January 1974

Bradworthy farmer Mr Richard Pomeroy, an Old Boy of Bideford Grammar School, was awarded the MBE in the New Year’s Honours list.

4.1.1974 Bradworthy Pomeroy

Aged 57, he lives at Great Dinworthy, Bradworthy, and has been a regional member of the Western Counties Milk Marketing Board for some years. He is a former chairman of Devon NFU and when elected was the youngest farmer to fill this position. Starting with a smallholding at Highampton, he now runs a 400 acre dairy farm with his son Alan.
The full Gazette article is dated 4 January 1974.

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Dogs' lives at risk, inquiry told

Mr Reginald Oke appeals against permanent planning permission. Mr James Rowland handed petition. Mr Cockram complains of non stop yelping

Dogs lives at risk inquiry told 13th March 1981

dogs lives at risk, inquiry toldMr Reginald Oke in his appeal against Torridge District Council's refusal to give him permanent planning permission to keep private kennels and excercise yard at Brutons, Bradworthy, a Department of Environment inquiry at Holsworthy was told.  Mr James Rowland had supporting petitions containing more than 1,300 signatures.  Mr Cockram and wife Gladys said the pack of beagles made life unbearable.

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No action against Bradworthy Man

Torridge D C decided not to serve enforcement notice to Colin Guard

No action again Bradworthy man 14th September 1979

No action Bradworthy man

Fears that Bradworthy Square could become a parking area for heavy lorries have prompted Torridge D.C. to take no action against an unauthorised haulage contractor's depot on the outskirts of the village.  It has been decided that enforcement notices should not be served on Mr Colin Guard, who is using his premises between Lew Farm and Lake Villa, off Bideford-Bradworthy road as a depot for his lorries since 1976 without planning permission.  Councillors agreed to serve an enforcement notice on Mr C W Gilbert, of Higher Gidcott, Milton Damerel for the demolition of Gidcott Cross cottage.

 

 

 

 

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