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The Great British Spring-Clean.
Torridge District Council is proud to be taking part in the Great British Spring Clean 2026, the largest mass-participation environmental campaign in the country. Organised by Keep Britain Tidy, the campaign runs from 13 – 29 March 2026 and encourages … Continue reading
Changes to recycling collections from 1st April.
Torridge District Council is introducing important changes to its recycling services from 1st April 2026 as part of its ongoing commitment to improving safety and expanding the range of materials residents can recycle. From this date, cartons (Tetra Paks) will … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Local Business, Local People
Tagged batteries, recycling, tetrapaks
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Appledore film night, 20th March.
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Bideford Water Fountain now operational.
Torridge District Council is pleased to announce that the Bideford Fountains are now firing again. After 17 years of silence, the water fountains on Bideford Quay have been brought back to life, thanks to Government investment through the Rural England … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Local People
Tagged Bideford, Bideford Quay, Bideford water fountain, TDC, Torridge District Council
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Old Bideford Library to be re-purposed.
Torridge District Council announced that it has been granted planning permission to undertake the necessary works to change the use of the former Bideford Library to create a multifunctional sport and fitness facility. The proposed development also includes further internal … Continue reading
Northam Burrows season tickets available.
Toll charges on Northam Burrows are set to resume on Friday 3 April 2026, and season tickets will be available to purchase from Monday 9 March. Tickets cost £70 (plus an additional £3 postage charge if buying online or over … Continue reading
Shipping notes No. 251 (February).
Bideford Quay. No commercial shipping this month. Appledore – in port. Baltic Sun (built 2022); flag Limasol; arrived 4/2, sailed 5/2; dischaged approx. 3,000 tons animal feed. Yelland Quay. No shipping at Yelland this month. Regards, Norman. … Continue reading
Bideford Film Society – March events.
Please also see our website www.bidefordcinema.org.uk All showing at The Theatre, Kingsley School. * * * * Splitsville. (15) 104 mins. Friday 20 March at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). Saturday 21 March at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). When Ashley asks … Continue reading
Bideford Phoenix Morris, March.
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£210,000 refurbishment work to playgrounds.
As part of its commitment to improve play spaces across the district, Torridge District Council has announced that four play areas in East-the-Water, Bideford; Hartland and Winkleigh will undergo £210,000 worth of refurbishment works in February and March 2026. At … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Local People
Tagged East the Water, Hartland, TDC, Torridge District Council, Winkleigh
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Beaford Archive – the Lost Decades project.
Beaford – The Lost Decades Project. Calling Bideford people! This is an exciting project from Beaford about their community Old Archive. Take a look at the weblinks below and add any details you can to these wonderful old photographs. Discover … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local People
Tagged Atherington, Beaford Archive, Bideford, Dolton, Hatherleigh, Kings Nympton
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Guided walks at Northam Burrows.
We all know how beneficial spending time in nature can be, but finding the time isn’t always easy. That’s where the Northam Burrows Rangers’ Free Guided Walks come in! With two different walk styles and plenty to discover along the … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Events
Tagged guided walks, northam, Northam burrows, Northam Burrows rangers
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Shipping notes No. 250 (January).
Bideford Quay. No commercial shipping at Bideford this month. Yelland Quay. Deo Gloria – 1/1 (1 trip): 2/1 (2 trips): 3/1 (2 trips): 4/1 (2 trips): 5/1 (2 trips): 6 /1 (2 trips): after this trip the vessel returned … Continue reading
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Tagged Appledore, Bideford Quay, River Taw, river Torridge, Yelland quay
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Winter volunteering at Northam Burrows.
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to spend more time outdoors, learn new skills or meet new people, why not join the Northam Burrows Ranger team for a series of practical conservation tasks this winter! Volunteer recruitment is … Continue reading
Shipping notes No. 249 (December).
Bideford Quay. No commercial shipping. Yelland Quay. Dredger Deo Gloria – 22/23/12 (2 trips), 24/12 (2 trips), 27/12 (2 trips), 28/12 (2 trips), 29/12 (2 trips), 30/12 (2 trips), 31 /12 (1 trip). Appledore. Atherstone still alongside quay. Deo Gloria … Continue reading