Spring has sprung, the birds are tweeting. Would you like to know which of the birds is first-up. Join David Price on a Dawn Chorus Walk in Bridford Woodland Park on Saturday 7th May. See the poster for details.
Volunteer Dog Walker Required
The Cinnamon Trust needs more dog walking volunteers in Bridford
The Cinnamon Trust is a national charity whose wonderful volunteers help people over retirement age and those in the latter stages of a terminal illness by offering all kinds of free pet care. We are looking for dog walking volunteers to help a resident of Bridford and their delightful dog who would love to go for a good walk.
You can find out more on the website (www.cinnamon.org.uk) or phone 01736 758701
The Cinnamon Trust is a Registered Charity No: 1134680.
Would you use a Green Gym?
The Bridford Trust is running a survey to gauge interest in a Green Gym. Yes, you could be riding an outdoor exercise bike in the green space of the Woodland Park. For more details visit the Bridford Trust website to complete the Green Gym survey.
Teign Valley Unity – February 2021
Bridford Church Open by Appointment for Prayer and Reflection
Bridford’s church is now open for private prayer and reflection. Appointments can be made for either Tuesday between noon and 2 pm or Saturday between 10 am and noon.
Please ring 01647 252180 or 252515 or 253239 to make an appointment.
Churches remain closed for public worship, but there are lots of church services happening online or by telephone. Visit www.archurchnearyou.com for more details or call the church office on 01392 832332.
[Updated Sunday June 28th with new times and phone numbers for Bridford]
Acorn Community Support Part-Time Office Manager – Job Vacancy
JOB VACANCY
Acorn Community Support, Office Manager – Part Time : Based at Christow Surgery, EX6 7NY
Part time (0.5 FTE) Salary £16,380 pa pro rata
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We are looking for an office manager to work in our charity that provides support to the individuals within the areas of Cheriton Bishop and the Teign Valley. Under normal circumstances, our services are mainly accessed by the elderly, but during Covid 19 we are supporting anyone who is requiring our help.
Person specification
You will be a self-motivated person who is able to work independently, use your initiative, have strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will be numerate and IT-literate. Your duties will include liaising with clients, volunteers to ensure the services of Acorn are available to all those who need them. You will work closely with our Community Care Manager and report to the Board of Trustees. We are looking for a strong all-rounder with lots of enthusiasm.
Main responsibilities :
1. To be the face of Acorn, liaising with clients and volunteers to ensure our client’s needs are met through our
various services.
2. Managing the petty cash using Quickbooks and report to the Treasurer.
3. Undertake banking of petty cash.
4. Managing the administration relating to our two minibuses.
5. Interviewing and DBS checking all new volunteers.
6. Attending external meetings such as the Devon Car Forum.
7. Contribute to PR/Marketing materials
For more information or an informal chat you may contact Jo Clunie, Chair of Trustees at [email protected] or ring her on 01392 491047
Acorn Continues to Support the Community
Acorn Community Support continues to offer social, emotional and practical support to members of our community.
If you would like any help or support, or are worried about someone in the community, please contact us on 01647 252701
or email office@acorncommunitysupport.co.uk
Ted Clapton 1935 – 2020
A warm and deeply felt thank you for the many cards, emails and letters I have received from Bridford, Christow and other Teign Valley villagers. We enjoyed many happy years in Bridford and our leaving for health and family convenience was a great wrench. Ted’s diagnosis and more recent events have proved it to have been a wise move. It is comforting to know that many of Ted’s qualities are still remembered. He had a tendency to dismiss his own achievements in life as ‘luck’ whilst remaining true to his conviction that we should all, in our own small ways, try to make the world a better, fairer place for everyone. He appreciated the active, community spirit of Bridford and would have been chuffed but slightly embarrassed at being remembered.
I am fortunate in having a wonderfully supportive family but when ‘normality’, resumes will happily put on the kettle for visitors.
Thank you and best wishes, Annette.
Editor Required for Unity Magazine
UNITY MAGAZINE
NEW EDITOR REQUIRED!
We are sad that, after so many years of service to the community in the preparation of Unity magazine, Rose has decided to step down as editor. Safety considerations during this time of Covid-19
have made the delivery of the print magazine difficult but it was good that the online edition of Unity in May was so well received.
A new editor is needed to continue Unity in June for the July edition and beyond – we are looking for a volunteer (or a team of volunteers!) to take on this important role: bringing together the
communities and churches of Ashton, Bridford, and Christow in Unity.
In the first instance, please contact Steve Cook, the Churches’ Administrator, on 01392 832332 or [email protected] , and he will then pass on the necessary details.
Unity – June 2020
The June edition of Unity will be printed and delivered as usual.
If you are a distributor of Unity and would prefer not to deliver at this time please let the editor know on the usual email address (unity2magazine@btinternet.com ) and alternative arrangements can be made.