'Who's Who' in Burrington
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Burrington Bellringers
Mr Steve Herniman, Libbaton, High Bickington, Umberleigh, EX37 9BS
01769 560013
Burrington C of E Primary School
Mrs Jean Cobbett (Acting Head), Burrington Primary School, Burrington,
Umberleigh, EX37 9JG
01769 520352 Email: admin@burrington-primary.devon.sch.uk
Burrington Church Building Trust
Mr F White, Greendown, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JW
01769 520208
To maintain the fabric and furnishings of the Parish Church.
Burrington Comrades Club
Mr Gordon Short, Ticavin House, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JJ
01769 520466 Email: grahamshort@pickards98.freeserve.co.uk
Skittles Monday & Thursday each week from 7.30 - 9.00pm during winter months.
Skittles League. Snooker, pool & darts every night except Sunday through winter
months. Open to all in the Burrington Parish. Ladies Skittles - Tuesday Mrs S
Short, Hillcrest, Burrington,
Burrington Flower Show – Currently in abeyance
Mrs J Short, Wester Close, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JT
01769 520318
Burrington Methodist Church
Rev Russell Parker, Locarno, South Molton Street, Chulmleigh, EX18 7BW
01769 580213
Services at Methodist Church 11am & 6.30pm Sundays. Sunday School 11.15am.
Burrington Methodist Guild
Martyn Short, Catham, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JT
01769 520255
Meet in the Sunday School Room, 1st Tuesday each month at 7.30pm. Slide Shows,
games evenings, quizzes, etc. From age 5 years upwards.
Burrington Methodist Sunday School
Mr Martyn Short, Catham, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JT
01769 520255
Currently meeting irregularly due to low numbers. Age range from 3 to 14 years.
Burrington Neighbourhood Watch
Mrs T Weston, 1 Pound Close, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JD
01769 520645
Burrington Over 60s Club
Mr Fred A Tucker, 19 Pound Close, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JD
01769 520430
Meet fortnightly on Thursdays at Mens Club for various activities including
skittles, card, bingo, board games. Meet: Thursday 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
Membership open to all 60+ in the parish of Burrington and the surrounding
district. Subscription: 50p per meeting.
Burrington Parents & Friends Association
Mrs M Holton, Bryher Cottage, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9LY
01769 560351
Support and fundraising for Chulmleigh Community College.
Burrington Parish Church Trinity Circle
Mrs I Crocker, 16 Pound Close, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JD
01769 520486
Ladies fundraising organisation for the Parish Church. 15 to 20 members. Meet
regularly during the month and occasionally have a stall in the South Molton and
Barnstaple Markets. Activities include knitting, handicrafts, plants, cooking
etc.
Burrington Parish Church Vicar
Rev Roderick Withnell, The Rectory, Chulmleigh
01769 580537
Holy Trinity Church, Burrington.
Burrington Parish Clerk
Mrs Angela Snell, Aylescott Farm, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9LH
01769 520265
Parish Council meetings are held monthly unless otherwise agreed, most are held
in the Parish Hall. Dates are published in the Parish magazine and notices of
meetings are displayed in the Shop a few days prior to each meeting. Agenda &
Minutes are displayed on the Parish Council Noticeboard. Annual Parish Meeting
in April or May. Parish Council owns the Square and Green (between Parish Hall &
School) which is used as a childrens playground. Dogs should not be exercised
there nor at entrance to the school playing field.
Burrington Parish Council Chairman
Mr B Fraser-Smith, Hayne View, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JJ
01769 520241
May be contacted at Parish Meeting or at above address.
Burrington Parish Hall Committee
Mrs L Heal, Barton Road, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9JQ
01769 520490
Hire charges apply – please contact for details.
Burrington Parish Magazine
Jeff Cox, Pennyford, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9LN
01769 520397
The Parish magazine is available at a cost of 40p at the beginning of each month
from the Church, the Shop, the Barnstaple Inn or by annual subscription of £4.
Contributions may be sent to the Editor (Copy Date 15th of each month).
Advertisements welcome £50 per whole page, £25
Burrington Parochial Church Council
Mr A Kauntze, Hansford, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9ES
Burrington Post Office and Stores
Miss Anne Miller (Postmistress), The Post Office, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37
9JG 01769 520272
Opening hours: Post Office: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. 8.45am - 1.00pm 2.00pm -
4.15pm Shop: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. 8.45am - 1.00pm, 2.00pm - 5.30pm. Saturdays:
9.00am - 12noon, Sundays: 9.30am - 12noon.
Burrington Snow Emergency Contact
Mr G W P Short, Pickards Office, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9NU
01769 520279 Email: grahamshort@pickards98.freeserve.co.uk
Burrington Twinning Association
Mr Nick Griffith, White Oak, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9LT
01769 520275
Twinned with Cormolain, Normandy, France. Arrange exchange visits for families
to and from Burrington. Annual exchanges of 15 - 35 people Fund raising
activities to fund trips.
Burrington Village Contact
Mr J Cox, Pennyford, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9LN
01769 520397
Contact for information about the area - travel services, local events,
societies in the area, timetables, newsletter etc. Linked to Community Council
of Devon.
Burrington Village Rep. for Community Information Centre
Mr Jeff Cox, Pennyford, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9LN
01769 520397
The Village representative is the link between the village and the Community
Information Centre, South Molton.
Burrington Website
David Tylcoat, Web site: www.burrington.info
Burrington Womens Institute
Mrs B Cox (President), Pennyford, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9LN
01769 520397
Meet 2nd Wednesday each month in Parish Hall at 7.30pm (except August). Arrange
talks, visiting speakers, outings, fundraising activities etc.
Community Police Enquiry Point
Bob Redwood (Rural Station Enquiry Officer), Police Station, North Road, South
Molton, EX36 3AZ
01769 572221
Burrington Methodist Chapel Hall: Wednesdays 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Community Police Officer
Community Police Officer, The Police Station, North Road, South Molton, EX36 3AZ
01769 572221 Web site: www.devon-cornwall.police.uk
Enquiry office staff are available at the station at the following times: Monday
8.30 - 5.30pm, Tuesday 8.30am - 5.30pm, Wednesday 1.00pm -7.30pm, Thursday
8.30am - 5.30pm, Friday 9.00am -2.00pm. At other times: Force Enquiry Centre (to
report a crime, leave a message, obtain information or get advice, 24 hrs a day)
08452 777 444. Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.
Devon County Councillor
Frederick (Joe) Tucker, Meadow Park, Loxhore, Barnstaple, EX31 4SU
01271 850844 Email: joe.tucker@devon.gov.uk
County Councillor for Chulmleigh and Swimbridge areas, representing: Burrington,
Chittlehamholt, Chittlehampton, Chulmleigh, East Worlington, Filleigh, Kings
Nympton, Satterleigh & Warkleigh, and Swimbridge.
Little Oaks Montessori Pre-school and Toddler Group
Mrs Sarah Bonner, The Teddy House, Ley Farm, Burrington, Umberleigh, EX37 9NF
01769 520601 Email: sarah@bonny-beef.co.uk
Meet in the Village Hall in term time. Pre-school Wednesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays 9.30 - 12noon. Parents and Toddlers Wednesdays 9.30 – 11.30am
Mobile Library Visits
Torrington Mobile Library, Torrington Library, Castle Hill, Torrington, EX38 8AA
01805 622107 Mobile: 07773 360321
Calling Fridays fortnightly from 06/01/06, stopping at:- Balls Corner 1.50 -
2.00pm, The Square 2.05 - 2.20pm, Pound Close 2.25 - 2.40pm, Roborough Village
Hall 2.55 - 3.10pm, Ebberley Chapel 3.20 - 3.35pm. Calling Tuesdays fortnightly
from 10/01/06 calling at: Barnpool 3.15 -
Web site: www.devon.gov.uk/library
North Devon District Councillor
Kevin Butt, 6 Leigh Villas, Chulmleigh EX18 7JL
01769 580952
Refuse Collection - Burrington
Green Sweep, North Devon Distric Council, Civic Centre, Barnstaple, EX31 1EA
01271 374776 Email: greensweepdirect@northdevon.gov.uk
Refuse Collection day is Friday, alternate weeks for black and green wheelie
bins. There is also a weekly kerbside recycling collection of green box/bag by
South Molton Recycle on Thursdays.
Web site: www.northdevon.gov.uk
Burrington Village Web Site
Dave Tylcoat (01769) 520630
www.burrington.info
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© Dave Tylcoat, 2003-2006
Last update: 03 November 2006