Chagford 750 Flower Festival

Chagford 750 Flower Festival

Whiddon Team News: Chagford Flower Festival

In July 2011, the beautiful and historic church of St Michael the Archangel, Chagford, will be celebrating 750 years since its dedication by Bishop Branscombe in 1261. To mark this important event, Chagford will be hosting a Flower Festival depicting the interesting and diverse history of the church.

New Vicar for North Tawton Benefice

Revd Nick Weldon and Dr Jane Weldon GP

New Vicar for the Benefice of North Tawton, Bondleigh, Sampford Courtenay and Honeychurch

My name is Revd Nick Weldon and we shall be moving into the Rectory in North Tawton on 20th July and are really looking forward to meeting you soon. I will be licensed as Priest in Charge (Team Vicar Designate) of the North Tawton Benefice on Monday 25th July at St Peter’s Church, at 7.30pm. A bit about me

Nominate London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer

In less than a year’s time on 19 May 2012, the Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK from Greece and the 70 day Olympic Torch Relay will start at Land’s End, Cornwall. On leaving Land’s End, the Olympic Flame will travel an estimated 8,000 miles around the UK. A different town and city of the UK will formally welcome the Olympic Flame every evening of the Torch Relay.