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Here are the timings of our events:   9.30am Church Service at St John the Baptist Church   10.45am Procession from the Village Green to the stepping stones, to unveil the Platinum Jubilee Plaque by the newly planted willow tree   12 noon Ringing of the Church Bells   12.30pm North Bovey Community Picnic Lunch This will be held in and around the Parish Hall and Village Green. There are tables in the Parish Hall if the weather is inclement. Bring your own picnic, and then you are invited to help yourself to a selection of puddings and a cheeseboard. A glass of fizz or a non-alcoholic drink will be…

Those taking part in ‘Beating the Bounds’ will be gathering at the Parish Hall for 9am, and leaving immediately. The walk will take you to Dickford Bridge, the boundary with Lustleigh Parish, and will end at Jurston at around 4.00pm. There will be transport along the way for those who don’t want to do the whole walk, and transport back from Jurston.   This is followed by a sumptuous Cream Tea from approximately 4.30pm in the Parish Hall hosted by the North Bovey Belles WI!   And on another note, if you have a car parked on the east side of the Green – ie, in front of the Parish…

And today, the lighting of a Beacon on Easdon Down, will take place at 9.30pm! Instructions on how to get there: 1. Walking – Debbie will leave the village green promptly at 8.30pm together with anybody who would like to join her in the 40 minute hike. Please bring a torch for return journey. 2. By Land Rover – again departing from the village green at 8.30pm. Seats are limited, so please book yours by contacting Dai – phone number below. 3. By car – followed by a 15 minute walk. Take the Manaton road to Langstone Cross. Bear right. After half a mile, turn right, signed Boodown Farm. Continue…

Please join us for the celebrations of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee!   Thursday 2nd June at 9.30pm – Lighting of the Beacon, with Manaton Parish on Easdon Down Saturday 4th June at 9.00am – Beating of the Bounds – assemble at the Parish Hall, North Bovey, prompt, finishing at Jurston Green.  Followed by Cream Tea at 4.30pm in the Parish Hall.  Further details: Debbie Jenkin 01647 440053 Sunday 5th June at 9.30am – Church Service at St John the Baptist Church, North Bovey 10.45am – Procession from the village green to the stepping stones to unveil the Platinum Jubilee Plaque by the newly planted willow tree 12.00 noon – Ringing of…