A Grand Day Out at Stokenham Fête

Sizzling foot-long sausages, a Pimm’s tent, strawberry cream teas, and dozens of stalls, from wellie tossing to spin-the-wheel, all raising money for a good cause under a bright blue sky and wall-to-wall sunshine – what better way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Stokenham! Mike Treleavan, Chair of SCOF, said a “decent amount” had been raised for the charity from the afternoon’s activities. Parish Council would like to thank all those who completed the parish opinion survey: some 60 response will be collated and analysed together with the results from a similar exercise to be carried out at Chillington Summer Fair, and we will publish the results here in due course.

 

 

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Be cautious about taking the plunge in warm weather

When temperatures start to rise, nothing seems more inviting than the prospect of a quick dip in the sea. But cold water shock can affect anyone, even strong swimmers. Currents, tides and hidden hazards can also be dangerous. If you get into trouble in the water, remember: tilt your head back, relax, and control your breathing. Follow these steps and float to live

July Full Council Agenda published

The agenda for July’s Full Council Meeting of Stokenham Parish Council has been published and is available here.

Meet your parish councillors at Stokenham Village Fête

Residents are cordially invited to visit the Parish Council’s stall at tomorrow’s village fête in Stokenham for a glass of refreshing apple juice pressed from the fruit of the parish orchards. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet and talk to parish councillors, complete a survey on matters of interest in the parish, and enter a free raffle for a box of chocolates. We hope to see as many as possible of you there!

Full House at Stokenham for the Torcross Sea Defences drop-in

More than 200 people visited the drop-in session at Stokenham Parish Hall between 1pm and 7pm on Tuesday 30 June to hear the latest from the Environment Agency on their plans to reinforce the sea defences at Torcross before next winter. With presentations from the EA, South Hams District Council, Devon County Highways, Stagecoach Buses, and the Slapton Line Partnership, it really was a one-stop-shop to catch up on everything that has been going on in the parish and beyond since the disastrous storm events of earlier this year. Those who were unable to make it to the session in person can catch up here: EA_30-06-2026_Displays

New Goals at Chillington Park

Helmers Playing Field in Chillington now boasts a superb set of brand new Five-a-side goals, complete with nets, which were delivered and installed this week – and it didn’t take long before they were in use, as our photos below show!

The goals are designed to replace the rusting multi-use football and rugby posts installed ten years ago – these are due to be dismantled and disposed of, after which the playing area will be marked out for Five-a-side football.

A spokesperson for Stokenham Parish Council, who supplied the equipment, said: “We hope the provision of goals and a marked-out pitch will lead to the revival of organised football games in the parish, and maybe even host inter-village team matches at some point in the future.”

Anyone interested in organising a Five-a-side team from Chillington, Stokenham, or any of the other settlements in the parish is requested to contact the parish clerk, clerk@stokenham-pc.gov.uk.

Slapton Line Partnership minutes published

Minutes of the 19 June meeting of the Slapton Line Partnership are now published and available here: SLP_Minutes_19-02-26

Stokenham Village Fete, Saturday 11 July

Another reminder that the Village Fete will take place on Stokenham Village Green from 12.00 noon on Saturday 11 July, with all proceeds in aid of Start Bay Circle of Friends. Among the many exciting attractions and entertainments on offer there, Parish Council will also have a stall. Come along, meet your parish councillors, and fill out our survey for a free entry into our prize draw!

June draft minutes published

Draft minutes of June’s Full Council meeting are now published and available here.