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Welcome to www.shebbearvillage.co.uk, the community website for the parishes of Shebbear and Buckland Filleigh. This is an independent one stop website aimed as a resource for locals and visitors alike. If you are looking for accommodation, a tradesman, loaf of bread, social events or just background information, you can find it all here.
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ACCOMMODATION WANTED FOR RENT In search of a bedsit, one bed or similar in or around the Shebbear, Okehampton Hatherleigh Holsworthy or Bude areas. Contact Phil Bassett on 07765 515241 E-mail

COUNTRY FAYRE SUMMER 2008

Shebbear College are making plans to revive the Country Fayre that they used to have on the grounds a number of years ago.

They would welcome contact from people that may wish to help or contribute in some way. Set for the 21st June 2008, there is likely to be craft and trade stalls, Cricket and Rounders tournaments, live music etc.

The college would like to make this an event that the people of Shebbear and Buckland Filleigh can contribute to and help make it an event that the whole community will want to attend and take part in. If you have any thoughts or would like to get involved in any way please contact Alan Brown 01288 321053 E-mail or Anne at the shop.

SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT

On a gloriously warm evening Shebbear College held it’s annual Summer Music Concert in the Memorial Hall.

The audience enjoyed a diversity of performances both solo, duets and choral, culminating in the orchestra performing a spectacular rendition of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody‘ by Queen. More...

SIXTH FORM LANGUAGE TRAINING

During the Easter holidays three Sixth Formers from Shebbear College opted to spend four days working on their French language in Binic, Brittany. The long ferry crossings from Plymouth/Roscoff included three hours’study and the intensive training did not stop there! With Head of Modern Languages, Mrs Barnes in charge, the students were given various language tasks to perform, for example in the local market and in the hotel, and on the final day they recorded an interview with the Mayor of the town, Monsieur Urvoy. The Hotel provided entertainment each evening, one session being a French comedian who performed stand-up for an hour and a half – much concentration required!!

PLAYERS WANTED

Shebbear Skittle Club is looking for players for next season. They have two strong teams having been promoted last season and established themselves in the top division. It would be good if more teams could be established. Playing in the Holsworthy and District league, matches are played in Tuesday evenings during the winter months and costs are minimal. It is usually just £5 per annum and 50p per player per Tuesday evening.

The league is open to all ages and both men and women are welcome. Half the matches are played at the Shebbear Village hall with half being played away with shared travel. The skittles league is a great way to enjoy an inexpensive evening socialising with your neighbours and to visit other villages.

Contact T.Vanstone Tel; 01409-281491 or Eric Hayler on 01409-281537 for more details and perhaps to arrange a practice.

NEW DEVELOPMENT BEGINS

Work has begun to build 32 units on the site behind Barn Close. Midas Homes has informed the residents surrounding the site that work times will be 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, with some overtime hours when required.

There will be a sign placed on the site with a contact telephone number. In the meantime, Midas Homes can be contacted on 01626-356666 if necessary.

CYCLE FEST FUN DAY

The website has been contacted about a cycle fun day in Barnstaple Pannier Market on 27th April at 11am (10am for entrants). In aid of NSPCC Childline, that day sounds a hoot for the whole family

PRIZES FOR:
The Most Impressive Decorated Cycle
Best Matching Rider & Cycle
Most Fashionably Dressed Rider
Greatest Green-machine Cycle

More more details click here for a downloadable poster

FIRE WOOD FREE Pallets and firewood available free of charge. The pallets have many uses and have even been used for stock pens. Tel; 01409-281644 This is the perfect chance to obtain free fuel for those long winter nights.

SHEBBEAR 2000 BOOK HOARD

A lost stock of Shebbear 2000 book has been discovered and currently available for purchase. Some can be obtained from the shop. Hurry before they all go.

SHEBBEAR in BLOOM 2008
Saturday July 19th

After last years success it is hoped that even more of you will enter into Shebbear's very own garden competition this year. Go on have a go.

CATEGORIES:
1.BEST LARGE GARDEN OVERALL – THIS IS TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE GARDEN – FRONT AND BACK. ALL STYLES INCLUDED.

2.BEST SMALL GARDEN - AS ABOVE

3.BEST FRONTAGE – LITTLE TO NO FRONT GARDEN. TUBS,POTS, WINDOW BOXES, HANGING BASKETS ETC.

4.WATER IN THE GARDEN- PONDS,STREAMS WATERFALLS ETC. WHERE THE WATER FEATURE/S ARE AN INTREGAL PART OF THE GARDEN

5.BEST VEGETABLE GARDEN – NOT ALLOTMENT

GARDENS WILL BE JUDGED BY AN INDEPENDENT GUEST.

It is £3 to enter each category. A prize & certificate will be awarded to the winner of each category & a certificate for runners up.

SHEBBEAR & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB

We are a friendly Shebbear based riding club that is run by a small but enthusiastic committee for horse lovers. We provide instruction, local competitions and social functions for riders in Shebbear and surrounding district. More...