• No experience needed.
• All materials and equipment provided
• A lovely way to unwind and be creative
• Create your own unique picture inspired by nature and Dartmoor.

Book now for:

Saturday 3^rd October 2026 11am to 2pm

or

Tuesday 13^th October 2026 11am to 2pm

Cost: £27

To book a workshop, or for more information, visit the art exhibition at the Nicholls Hall on Saturday 29th or Sunday 30th August, where you can also meet Jules and see more of her work. Or you can contact Bekki on 07949 870812

The closure of Lydford Bridge from late July has caused a deal of problems. As we write in mid August the ambition is to have the roadway open by early September, although the actual date of reopening is dependant upon a number of factors as yet undefined. Pressure is being maintained by the parish council as well as borough and county Councillors to ensure that traffic can begin using the bridge again as soon as is reasonably possible.

5th August 2026 the blocks have been recovered by crane and work begins to construct the cantilever scaffolding.

Lydford Bridge is a grade II listed structure of historical importance. This places a deal of limitations on how it might be repaired, the materials that can be used and the permissions required. Some of the blocks from the parapet were damaged in the fall to the bottom of the Gorge. These have had to be dressed again and some stone replaced from stores.

Repairing the bridge requires that masons have access to both sides of the parapet as they work. It is not possible to carry out the work required otherwise. Creating a platform upon which they can work safely whilst suspended some 60 feet above the Gorge below has required a great deal of scaffolding to cantilever the platform. It is the presence of this key structure which has required that the bridge be closed. Removal of the scaffolding after completing the repairs is likely to take several days.

6th August. Work continues on scaffolding

12th August. Work on the scaffolding is completed

Councillors have written to the Engineer leading the repairs to thank them for the speed with which they have responded to the damage caused to the bridge by the collision. From initial appraisal of the safety of the carriageway to completing the necessary repairs in required fashion in a little over a calendar month is commendable.

20th August 2026 The parapet has been almost completely repaired, however the last blocks need to be found from council stock as the originals were too badly damaged to be re-used.

24th August 2026 New blocks have been cut, dressed and cemented in place to replace those damaged beyond repair.

26th August 2026 – repairs to the bridge are now complete. Work will begin to remove the scaffolding – which took a week to construct.

Two Course Lunch

Raffle

Bar

This is a joint event by the Nicholls Hall and the St Petroc’s Church, Lydford. Tickets cost £7.50 for adults and £5.00 for children under 12.

Please book by Saturday 5^th Sep. Tel: Ellie on 01822 820210  – answer machine always on. Please give notice of any dietary requirements on booking.

There will also be a donation box for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Fund at the lunch.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THERE

We are pleased to be able to announce that The Vikings, The dog show and the falconry show will all be present again at this years fair. Evening entertainment will be provided by the The Smokin’ Pilchards

Councillors have been asked to take a view on –

Affordable housing in the village, the 20’s Plenty campaign on controlling traffic speeds in the village, the future maintenance of the village playground and the proposed erection of a mast on land at Willsworthy. This is also the time of year when the council must begin to decide on budget priorities for next year.

Councillors are looking to identify ways that life in the village might be improved. Let a Councillor know if you have a suggestion that you’d like the council to act on, or better still – come along to the meeting to voice your thoughts.

Accompanied by the Lydford Village Jumble Trail on Saturday 11am till 3pm

Cream teas and Ice cream available.