Suthering in concert at Brentor Village Hall on 17 September

By Archived

On 17 September 2022 at 7.30pm.

Suthering, meaning ‘the sound of the wind through the trees or wind under a birds wing’, combines the musical talents of Julu Irvine and Heg Brignall.  A couple in life and in music, the duo have taken the folk scene by storm with their unusual and fresh approach to folk.  Julu and Heg are true story-tellers who champion female characters, creating new narratives for women and unearthing the female heroines of folk. (more…)

Brentor Car Park charging proposal

By Brentor Church, News, Ongoing Community Issues, Parish Council

A site meeting about the proposed introduction of charges at Brentor Church car park was held on Monday 18th July.  It was attended by Andrew Watson (Estates Officer) and Richard Drysdale (Communities Officer) of Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA), Helen Harris, Rob Harris and Christopher Pancheri from Brentor PCC, Gary Hunt (Chairman of Brentor Parish Council (BCC), Terry Pearce of WDBC and BCC, and two other councillors from Brentor Parish Council, Caroline Mott , and Philip Sanders representing Devon County Council (DCC) and DNPA. Carol and Colin Sergant represented the bell ringers. (more…)

Come on you Brentor singers!

By News, Village Groups

You too can sing the Hallelujah Chorus!

Always wanted to but never have?   Now is your chance.  Come along to Mount Kelly on Thursday 8 September 2022 at 7.30 p.m. in The Big School, Mount Kelly, Parkwood Road Tavistock.  Join the Mount Kelly Choral Society at a special,open door “come and sing” event and sing The Hallelujah Chorus.   Score provided and refreshments will be available. (more…)

My Place, My Views

By Community Information, News

West Devon Borough Council, South Hams District Council and Plymouth City Council have launched a new consultation asking local residents what they like about their neighbourhood and what could be improved.  My Place, My Views consists of a simple survey and interactive map, which asks people how they feel about:

  • Their local facilities, services and open spaces
  • The types of places they like most and why
  • Using online services.
  • The places they would like to see change in the next five to ten years.

To find out more and take part in the survey, click here

Mystery house

By Brentor History, News

This mystery photo was sent to our website by Sue Swanborough and was featured as picture of the month in August.  She acquired it recently but so far has had no success in locating where it was taken.
The reverse of the photograph is inscribed  ‘St Barbara, Brentor, Devon, August 1932’,  but no house called St Barbara is listed in local censuses.

Alvin Diaz has been researching the photograph and thinks that he has located it.  He searched local directories which led to two names – Mary Cooke Allen and Frances Ann Powell – both listed as resident at St Barbara.   Mary Cooke Allen is also listed in the 1921 census as residing in St Barbara and the house appears to be in the Rowden House locality.

Is it still there, in a different name – or has it been rebuilt?  Do you know?


If you recognise the house please contact the editor at editor@brentorpc.org.uk.

You can see all the past pictures of the month by clicking here.

The Growing Communities fund

By Community Information, News, Parish Council

The Growing Communities Fund has just been launched by Devon County Council and is intended to support proactive, effective, measurable, and sustainable actions to enable individuals and communities to build self-reliance and community resilience, reduce food and fuel inequalities and improve mental health and wellbeing and respond to the climate emergency.
A wide range of groups and organisations can apply including ‘host’ organisations. The Growing Communities Fund will provide grant awards of between £500-£1000 and £1000-£3,000 (though we will enter discussions with applicants who have exemplary or innovative projects).   The grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 will be reimbursed upon receipt of an end of project report outlining what the funds paid for and the impact and outcomes. (more…)

Cost of Living payments

By Community Information, News, Parish Council

Millions of people on means-tested benefits are receiving the first of two cost of living instalments totalling £650 from 14 July 2022, as part of a £37 billion government package to help families with cost of living pressures.

The first £326 instalment for qualifying low-income households in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland by their usual payment method continue to the end of the month. For those eligible, the rest will follow in a second instalment in the autumn. (more…)

Brenstock tee-shirt sale

By Community Information, News, What's On

Get your memento of this year’s Brenstock! There are a few Brenstock tee-shirts remaining from this year’s festival, now on sale for just £5! 

Unisex, heavy quality, small and medium sizes in black and larger sizes in white – don’t miss a bargain!

To purchase yours contact Colin Dawes on 811079

Report the Asian hornet!

By Community Information, Natural Brentor, News

Vespa velutina, known as the ‘Asian hornet’ or ‘yellow-legged hornet’ is an invasive species from Asia.  If you find one you MUST report it.  The species arrived in France in 2004 and has spread rapidly.  As a highly effective predator of insects, including honey bees and other beneficial species, it can cause big losses to bee colonies, other native species and potentially ecosystems.  We have several beekeepers in Brentor who would appreciate your help in preventing this species from spreading.

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Grants of up to £500 for community wildlife projects

By Archived

The independent charity Devon Communities Together (DCT) has announced the launch of a new Community Wildlife Grant scheme, which has been developed by the Devon Local Nature Partnership (DLNP) to provide small grants of up to £500 to community wildlife projects.

Applications are open to parish and town councils, community groups and community partnerships that wish to fund initiatives that will benefit local wildlife. (more…)

One new Parish Councillor, but another needed!

By Archived

At their meeting on 18 December 2021 the Parish Council co-opted Jo Pullinger as a parish councillor, to fill Cllr. Chitty’s place following his departure from the Parish Council.

Brentor Parish Council still needs another councillor.
The Parish Council meets once a month,  so if you would like to be more involved in the running of YOUR parish, please contact the clerk,  Caroline Oxenham, at brentorpc@yahoo.co.uk for details.

Ongoing community issues

By Community Information, News, Ongoing Community Issues, Parish Council

This website provides a source of information about issues which are of ongoing concern in our village.  They first appear on the home page, but require additional space to do them justice and to provide a timeline of how important matters are progressing.

Click here for information about Broadband provision for Brentor

Click here for information about Local Needs Housing provision in Brentor

Click here for information about the possible new railway line through Brentor (part of the Dawlish alternative route)

Click here for information about flooding and surface water management in Brentor