Buckland Brewer

infobox UK place
country = England
official_name= Buckland Brewer
latitude= 51.0162
longitude= -4.2171
population = 777 (2001 Census)
shire_district= Torridge
shire_county = Devon
region= South West England
post_town= BIDEFORD
postcode_district= EX39
postcode_area= EX
dial_code= 01237
os_grid_reference= SS4220
constituency_westminster=Torridge and West Devon

Buckland Brewer is a village and civil parish in the Torridge district of Devon, England, about 5 miles south of Bideford. Historically the parish formed part of Shebbear Hundred. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 777.

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Population

Historical population figures show a variable trend of increased and decreased population. Torridge District Council historical data shows the following populations:

* 1801: 872
* 1901: 644
* 2001: 777

Religion

The church of St Mary and St Benedict (Church of England) is part of the Benefice of Hartland Coast (Parkham). This falls within Hartland Deanery, in the Archdeaconry of Barnstaple. This is in the Diocese of Exeter.The Revd Colin Hodgetts oversees the whole of the Benefice.

The church tower is over 500 years old, with a Norman stoup and doorway. There are monuments to, among others, John Taylor, the Loughborough bellfounder, who was born here.

There is also a Methodist chapel in the village.

ervices

There is a butcher's shop owned by F. Babb, and a village shop and post office.

The Coach & Horses Inn is a 12th-century inn and its history is well documented.

The village hall is provided for the use of parishioners.

chool

Buckland Brewer Community Primary School is a mixed gender, non-denominational school for 5-11 year olds. There are currently 46 pupils enrolled.It is a very small primary school at the centre of the village. The Victorian church school building has been considerably modified and, with a mobile temporary classroom, now provides space for two classes, one for reception and Years1 and 2, and the other for Years 3 to 6. [ [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/reports/pdf/?inspectionNumber=272944&providerCategoryID=4096&fileName=\school\113\s10_113141_20050324.pdf Microsoft Word - 113141.DOC ] ] Most pupils move to Great Torrington School in Year 7, although some have been known to opt for Bideford College or one of the local private schools.

A pre-school operates in the village hall, which caters for the under 5's. There is a close relationship between school and pre-school.

Local Transport

A local bus service operated by Beacon Bus serves the village, operating to and from Bradworthy, Bideford and Barnstaple and other villages.

port

Football

The village has a successful football team, [http://www.buckyfc.org.uk Buckland Brewer FC] , managed by John Adams. Having formed in 1976, the club is a member of the North Devon Football League. The club has won several honours, including:

* Bideford Tool League Cup: 2004/5
* North Devon Challenge Cup Runners Up: 76/7, 94/5, 95/6
* North Devon Intermediate Cup Runners Up: 80/1
* Arlington Cup: 77/8
* Arlington Cup Runners Up: 84/5
* Intermediate II Division Winners: 77/8

The club ran a Youth team from 1996 to 1999, and won the following honours in the North Devon Scaffolding Invitation Youth League:

* Under 16 Plate Winners: 98/99
* Under 15 Plate Runners Up: 97/8

kittles

The village has a skittles club that operates several teams in the North Devon leagues.

Cricket

There is a cricket team in the village. They are not in any league.

Notable residents

Edward Capern, postman-turned-poet, (admired by Tennyson, Charles Kingsley and Walter Savage Landor), lived here in the 19th Century.

References

=External Links=
* [http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk North Devon Gazette] - local newspaper for the Bideford area
* [http://www.torridge.gov.uk/ Torridge District Council] - local council
* [http://www.buckyfc.org.uk/ Buckland Brewer FC] - the village football club
* [http://www.northdevonfootballleague.org.uk/ North Devon Football League]