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Sat Nav Error

    This Hungarian articulated lorry was on its way to Cornwall when its sat nav decided to make a detour through Ogwell, apparently trying to reach the A38! The driver spoke almost no English but, with the assistance of local residents and much use of sign language, was mightily relieved eventually to be guided back …

11th March 2015

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Memorial Hall Newsletter – March 2015

Aah! Summer time starts this month, and the peak holiday period will be even better this year as, with refurbishments complete, there will be no summer shut down of the Hall and its facilities. So, if you are looking for somewhere to hold that family get together or celebration, why not view the Hall and …

24th February 2015

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Memorial Hall Newsletter – February 2015

Quite a number of casual bookings have taken advantage of our refurbished and local facilities since Christmas, but we still have space for regular activity on most weekday evenings and several weekends. As part of our schedule  of on-going improvement the main hall floor will be given a facelift over the weekend 14/15 Feb, courtesy …

5th February 2015

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Broadband update

The saga of getting an acceptable broadband service in the old part of the village may thankfully be nearing its final chapter. BT Openreach have now applied to Devon County Council for a road closure order between 20th April and 1st May affecting Ogwell Road between the green and its junction with Margaret Road. This …

31st January 2015

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Broadband

For those residents of the old part of the village where the broadband service is poor, there may be light at the end of the tunnel – almost literally! Although BT have installed a new cabinet on the corner of the village green it is not yet connected to the fibre optic network. The latest information is …

13th January 2015

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Save Energy, Save Cash, Save the Planet!

An Energy Saving Seminar is being held on Tuesday 25th November at 7:15pm at the Ogwell Memorial Hall. Come and hear how householders have saved £140 p.a. off their energy bills. Tea, coffee & cake available too!    

24th November 2014

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Messy Christmas Church kicks off the Christmas season !

Over 20 children and their families got creative on Sat 15th Nov in St. Bartholomew’s Church. The children had a wonderful time creating Christmas cards, stockings, a Christmas frieze and sparkling Christmas tree decorations. At the end of the afternoon, their stockings were filled with treats to take home. If you want to know about the next

24th November 2014

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After bonfire night

Despite being postponed, a large crowd turned out for fire, fireworks, food & fun (helped by the local ale & cider!) Thanks to all who helped out & attended despite the late change of date due to high winds!

6th November 2014

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Walking to Torbryan

The Ogwell Walking Group willl be taking a stroll down to Torbryan this Sunday (29th) – meeting at 11am at the junction of Croft Road and Tor Gardens. It’ll be approx. 5 miles!

28th June 2014

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Beating of the Bounds 2014

Ogwell tradition gets revived On Saturday 17th May, local residents and Ogwell parish councillors joined together to ‘beat the bounds’ of Ogwell – for the first time in decades. The weather was perfect for the group who walked nine miles taking in the sights of Bradley Park, the River Lemon, Holbeam Dam, and a quick diversion …

21st May 2014

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