Queen's Jubilee - a celebration for all to enjoy

The Queens Platinum Jubilee event is being pulled together by the Cullompton Town Team, various community groups, churches & the Community Association is providing the venue for an event on Saturday, June 4   in the CCA fields. Everything is at the planning stage with all ideas being shared to produce a town celebration for all ages.

Volunteer groups, displays, musicians, demonstrations are all encouraged to be involved in what will undoubtedly be a once in a lifetime event. Games, competitions, challenges, attractions will all be very welcomed and should get in touch with the Town Team via Ray Ursell who is acting as co-ordinator. We are looking for entertainers and attractions -bouncy castles, vintage cars, motorbikes supercars anything in the community that can build a memorable day.

A jubilee wood and community orchard has been planted and a landmark tree to celebrate 70 years of our Monarch's reign as well as a celebratory wood for Eileen Andrews who has served Cullompton for 50 years as a community volunteer and as a Town & District Councillor. We will be organising an unveiling ceremony on June 4 and a beacon lighting event.

The big request is will you join us to make memories for young & less young members of the community.

Business News

I want to highlight new businesses opening, changes in ownership and general news.

1 Crystal Healer in High St has recently been opened by Michelle Rowe offering crystal and energy healing in her healing room. She is a Reiki master, Crystal Healing master practitioner, Chakra and Aura balancing and cleansing master practitioner. She is a well-known personality already in Cullompton & wish her good luck with her venture.

2 Good news on Cullompton railway station as well with a potential date of May 2025 for a reopening after 60 years. Mid Devon District Cabinet were told at a recent meeting.

3 The Olive Well restaurant & rooms has now broadened its service to include lunchtime and from May will be offering rooms for guests.

4 Sad news that the Little Bakery is up for sale following the owner's illness issues. Here's hoping that a suitable purchaser is found to provide continuity for a valued town business

5 Virginia's Hair Salon Fore St is involved in the National finals for best national hair salon - a great achievement enjoy the limelight.

Mobile Bank Timings for Visits to Tesco Car Park

Lloyds Bank every second Thursday 10.00 to 12.00.

Nat West every Monday 12.15 to 12.45

These seem to have been sadly much reduced but a banking service is provided in the Post Office in Fore St.

Cash Points available in Tesco, Aldi, Post Office, Premier Store Fore St & in the Motorway Service area.