A Special Men’s Mental Health Event at The Dog And Donkey!
If you are a man or know one, please read. You could save a life.

The Dog & Donkey are  proud to be hosting Blind Spot, a powerful and innovative theatre experience by Alright Mate? CIC, a charity in which their very own landlord Mark has been involved with for several years and is a director within the organisation.

The organisation Alright Mate? CIC is a Community Interest Company (CIC) based in Exeter, Devon, dedicated improving men’s mental health reducing the risk of suicide and break down the stigma around men’s mental health. This is done by creating safe spaces for open conversations. Founded by writer, educator, and mental health specialist Cally Hayes, the charity uses creative and social events in familiar settings like pubs and barbershops to make it easier for men to seek help early and avoid crisis situations.

Dates: February 15th & 16th
Time: 16:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: The Dog and Donkey Pub, Knowle, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6AL

​Blind Spot is a fun, comedic show taking place inside a car. Up to three passengers can enjoy the performance from the comfort of the back seats, while the story unfolds in and around the vehicle. 

Budleigh Salterton features in this article in Devon Life.

There was a power cut affecting most of our town from 6:00 to approximately 7:30pm.
Use the following links to check on any future issues for your post code and for advice on preparing for a power cut.

Temple Methodist will be holding special events over Christmas, click below for more information.

St Peter's Church, part of the Raleigh Mission Community have a regular Minimag. Their latest edition gives information on Christmas Events including a Family Carol Service, Christingle and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services. Click below for more information.

The crowds poured into Budleigh for their Late Night Shopping event on Friday 29th November, with the rain thankfully staying away.  Budleigh did have snow though!  This was thanks to the snow machine at Santa’s grotto at the top of the High Street, creating a magical entrance into the town.

The Budleigh traders kept their doors open into the evening, offering a warm welcome to one and all.  Christmas delights were on offer and many of the shops had decorated their windows with the theme of Christmas Movies, adding to the  Christmas spirit.

At 6 pm the children from St Peter’s school joined the parade from St Peter’s Church to the Methodist car park for their carol service organised with the local church groups.  Also joining the parade were Caz Sismore-Hunt, Budleigh’s town Mayor, the Exeter Morris dancers and - the man himself – Santa, who took a break from his busy schedule to join in the festivities with his Elves.   
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The street came alive under the sparkle of the town’s new Christmas lights, with superb entertainment being provided by East Devon Rock Choir, Exmouth Ladies A Cappella Group, Exeter Morris, the Salvation Army band and a visit by the Exmouth Fire Engine.  A selection of buskers added further cheer by singing ‘loud and clear for all to hear’, with an array of music from Christmas pop to West End opera!

The evening was organised by Shop Budleigh and Love Budleigh, who would like to thank all the entertainers and traders for making this a very special and enjoyable night for the town.  Thanks also to St Peter's School and the local church groups for organising the carol service, and to the many people working behind the scenes who allowed this event to take place, from first aiders to those marshalling the road closures.

If you would like to make a donation to the town's Christmas light fund, please contact Shop Budleigh for details, their email is [email protected]. 

Thanks to Peter Bowler and BIC volunteers for giving permission to use their photos.

East Devon District Council have launched the East Devon Culture Map, supported by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The map features many varied cultural options across East Devon. Including Festivals, Galleries, Heritage Centres, Museums and much more.
​For more information click below.

Love Budleigh news for November 2024, including information on Local Remembrance Events and a preview of some Christmas Events.

Information from Royal British Legion Budleigh Salterton.
Details of this year’s Remembrance Services.

Remembrance Sunday - Sunday 10 November, 2pm at the War Memorial for the wreath laying ceremony followed by a Service at St Peter’s Church at 2.45pm.
Attendees are asked to make their own way, safely, to the Church.
There will, again, be NO parade.


Armistice Day - Monday 11 November, 11am at the War Memorial for a short Service.
If you would like to lay a wreath and have not already informed us, please leave details at our Poppy Shop in the Dolphin Cafe in the High Street.


We will remember them.

For £2, from Friday 1 November 2024 to Monday 31 March 2025, you can park for up to four hours in most short-stay car parks, or up until midnight in all other East Devon District Council (EDDC) car parks

The trail markers are available until 11 November 2024. Follow the trail to find out more about the Lower River Otter.
Please note the trail can be completed in any order and access to some areas may be restricted due to high tides.  Please check tide times or ask a member of staff for guidance before starting the trail.

We are extremely pleased to announce that the Coop has selected Budleigh Information Centre as one of its local community causes for 2024/25.  The Coop selects three causes in the area and Coop members in the local community can choose which cause they want to support. 

Our cause is about helping older people feel connected.  We want to set up a membership scheme to encourage older people to participate in events that we organise, such as restaurant and theatre trips, training and awareness presentations, and parties.

You can select Budleigh Information Centre as your chosen community cause in 3 easy steps:

1. Become a Co-op Member
2. Go to the Community section on your mobile app or online account
3. Select us as your chosen Community Cause

 
Check out this video clip showing you how to select your chosen cause.

Every member choosing us counts.  No in-store purchases are necessary. 
 
As a Co-op member, use your membership card  to get extra discounts and offers in store. 

Find out more about our community cause on the Coop website here.

A special edition featuring events and activities around the October Half Term.

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​Representatives of the traders’ group ‘Shop Budleigh’ have been hard at work this year, securing funding and talking to suppliers of new Christmas lights for the town. The existing lights, many now almost ten years old, were, thanks to our marine climate, reaching the end of their natural life and so Shop Budleigh took on the task of securing replacements.

Funding to buy and install the lights this year has been generously provided by Budleigh Salterton Town Council, Budleigh Lions, Rockfish, and DCC Councillor Christine Channon. Huge thanks go to those funders, and also for the number of smaller donations received.

The lights have been secured for this year, and in the coming weeks, you’ll see the operatives testing the wall fixings, and then installing the lights on the High St. We thank you for your tolerance and patience while this work is carried out.
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The hard work doesn’t stop there! For safety reasons, we can no longer make use of the generous services of volunteers to install the Christmas lights. Consequently, there is a cost attached to repeat installations each year. We would also love to add to the collection of lights, to further improve and bolster the festive display next year. So, Shop Budleigh will soon be placing collection pots in shops and pubs around the town. If you feel you would like to donate to the lights, please pop your £££ in these pots! If you or your business would like to donate a larger amount by way of sponsorship, please do get in touch with Shop Budleigh via email: [email protected]

Thank you, Shop Budleigh

Save the date in your diary to come along for a totally locally Christmas at the  Late Night Shopping event in Budleigh town centre on Friday 29th November.   

The parade down the High Street will start at 6 pm, followed by carol singing in The Methodist Church car park.

We'll have live entertainment in the street throughout the evening and, of course, our wonderful Budleigh traders will be open until late to welcome you.

Below is the expected schedule for the evening (dependent on availability and weather).

Parade starts 6 pm
Honiton Twirlstar majorettes
Exmouth Town Crier 
Santa
Children of St Peter’s School
Exeter Morris 

Budleigh Shops
Open until late

Entertainment
From 6 pm Face painting – Hayes Travel
6.15 pm Carol service and singing – Methodist Church car park
(St Peter’s Children and Salvation Army Band) 
From 6.15 pm Buskers in High Street and Fore Street
From 6.30 pm Opera singer - Unwrapped
6.30 pm Honiton Twirlstar Majorettes – High Street
From 6.30 pm Morris Dancing with Exeter Morris - Christmas Tree outside Rolle Flats and then around the town
From 6.30 pm Salvation Army Band – Fore Street
From 6.30 pm Exmouth A Capella Ladies Group (walking around town)
From 6.45 pm East Devon Rock Choir – Sampsons Butchers
From 6.45 pm Santa’s Grotto – Upham House (The Old Post Office)
From 7 pm Exmouth Fire Engine – Fore Street

Our thanks to all those who have agreed to take part and for those sponsoring or providing the entertainment during the evening.

It should be a great night - We look forward to seeing you there!

​From the Shop Budleigh and Love Budleigh teams.

We are again putting on our popular Winter Treat for 2024!

Tickets are £7
Friday 22nd November 2024
Budleigh Public Hall
12.30 pm to 3 pm

Kindly sponsored by Pinewood Residential Home.

Tickets can be purchased at the Budleigh Information Centre or on the door subject to availability. We recommend booking as this popular event is normally a sell-out!

Your Winter Treat will include a choice of soup, a cheese scone, slice of Victoria  sponge cake and endless tea or coffee.  All homemade by our great team of volunteers.

Soup choices will be:
Potato and leek
Carrot and Corinander
Tomato and Lentil

We cannot guarantee the food prepared for your Winter Treat is free from allergenic ingredients, and regret that we are unable to offer any gluten-free alternatives.

Your table will be available to you for the duration of the event, with table service so you can sit back and enjoy good food and great company.​ 

You can reserve your own table, or share a table with others and make some new friends.  

Call us to book over the phone, or email us and we'll get back to you.

Tel:  01395 445275       Email:  [email protected]
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Opening Times: 
Mon - Sat  10am - 1 pm

​We look forward to seeing you!

 Muddy Stilletos has reviewed the best places to live and Budleigh is in the Devon Top Ten!

Love Budleigh Newsletter - September 2024 
Happy 1st Birthday to the Love Budleigh Newsletter!

Gridserve has named Budleigh Salterton as the most EV friendly beach in their travel guide. 

There are EV chargers in Budleigh Salterton at Rolle Car Park on the High Street and in Lime Kiln Car Park near the beach itself.

The Gridserve travel guide identifies more than 150 chargers nearby.

Threat Assessment & Cyber News - September 2024