Bishops Clyst Parish Council

11/09/2026

Coming up on Monday 📆 Correct date now shown.

10/09/2026

We’ve been waiting a long time to say this… 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁 & 𝗙𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 is coming back.

It’s fair to say the last couple of years haven’t exactly gone to plan.

Back in November 2024, the roof collapsed, forcing the Cat & Fiddle to close its doors.

In September 2025, work finally began to bring the pub back to life, and we were looking forward to reopening in March.

Then came Storm Chandra on 28th January.

The storm caused a major flood and, once again, we found ourselves facing another huge setback.

Hence the wellies… they've certainly earned their retirement!

But after everything this building has been through, we're finally getting very close to the moment we've all been waiting for.

The Cat & Fiddle is coming back.

There’s been a huge amount happening behind those doors, and over the next couple of weeks we'll be showing you what we've been working on — including the new-look Cat & Fiddle.

For now, we're keeping a few things under wraps…

So give the page a follow, share this with someone who remembers the Cat & Fiddle, and keep your eyes peeled.

The big reveal is coming very soon.

📍 Cat & Fiddle Inn, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DP

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

THE CAT IS COMING BACK! 🐈‍⬛🎻

After nearly a year of extensive renovation and flood recovery works, the time is almost here…

The Cat is coming back — bigger and better than ever!

We’ve been busy transforming the venue, with exciting new additions including:

✨ A New Roof
🍽️ New Kitchen
🥩 New Carvery
🍴 New Restaurant
🍻 New Bars
🧒 New Indoor Play Zone
☀️ New Patio
🌿 New Outdoor Decking Area

And now, we’re looking for an incredible New Team to join us on this exciting journey!

We're recruiting:

👨‍🍳 Chefs
🍺 Bar Staff
🍽️ Waiting Staff
🧹 Cleaning Staff
🔪 Kitchen Porters

We’re looking for people with personality, charisma and a real attention to detail.

Could you be our recipe for success? 🧑‍🍳

If so, applications are now open through Indeed and your local Jobcentre Plus or email [email protected] with your CV and a covering letter.

Come and be part of something exciting from the very beginning! 🐈‍⬛&🎻 ^IA

25/08/2026

Thinking about having an allotment? Contact our clerk on [email protected]

25/08/2026

🐸🍏🌭 MINI FROGFEST IS COMING! 🎶

Freddie’s somehow convinced us that c***r + sausages + live music counts as a perfectly sensible Bank Holiday plan. We couldn’t find a good enough argument against it. 😂

🎸 SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST
Booster Music — live 6–8pm

🎤 BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 31ST AUGUST
SHELLEY SMITH + special guest RICH FROM RECKLESS — live 4–7pm

🍏 A cracking selection of c***rs
🌭 Plenty of big sausages
🎶 Two days of live music
🍺 Pint tokens £5

And yes… Monday’s music finishes at the very responsible time of 7pm — because apparently some of you have to go to something called “work” on Tuesday morning. 🙄😂

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Bring your dancing legs.

Freddie will bring absolutely nothing useful. 🐸

Freddie says... "BE THERE OR BE A TADPOLE!"

20/08/2026

**Reminder:** Dogs should not be exercised on the playing field behind the village hall in Clyst St Mary.
This is a shared space for children’s play and sports and, unfortunately, dog fouling continues to be an issue. Please help us keep the area clean, safe and enjoyable for everyone by exercising dogs elsewhere.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

20/08/2026

**Reminder:** The cycle path in Clyst St Mary runs adjacent to the A3052. Cyclists should not use the path through Greenspire and the Village Hall car park as this route is for pedestrians only.

19/08/2026

June - August newsletter for BCPC. See what we’ve been up to and the upcoming priorities we have.

19/08/2026

August summary - The Bishops Clyst Parish Council meeting on 10 August 2026 agreed to continue objecting to several major housing and development proposals, citing conflicts with the Neighbourhood Plan and concerns about traffic and infrastructure. Councillors also discussed Devon’s local government reorganisation, changes to planning decision-making, the Community Use Agreement with Winslade Manor, and grounds-maintenance arrangements. The rising cost of the Greenspire Footpath project was highlighted, with efforts underway to reduce costs. Community issues included the allotments, emergency planning, highway drainage works and village car parks.
Full minutes can be found on our website: https://bishopsclyst.org.uk/parish-council-minutes/