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One Hundred Years ago – July 1925.

A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during July 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. www.bidefordarchive.org.uk * * * * * * Shopkeepers in the Gazette area are being warned to be on the alert as counterfeit £5 … Continue reading

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Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre progresses.

Torridge District Council has announced it has appointed BAM Construction to act as the main contractor for the delivery of the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre. The Centre has been partly funded through the Levelling Up Fund, Community Regeneration Partnership … Continue reading

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“Swim from the Wild Shore”; 8th to 10th July.

Dive into Myth and Imagination with Burn the Curtain’s “Swim from the Wild Shore”. An unforgettable blend of wild swimming and participatory theatre on the North Devon coast. This July, take to the waves with award-winning theatre-makers Burn the Curtain … Continue reading

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“Coastwise” programme: July – October.

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Bridge Trust charitable grants available.

Applications from clubs and other organisations for Charitable Grants for the inhabitants of Bideford and its immediate neighbourhood are now invited. The form can be found here: https://www.bidefordbridgetrust.org.uk/…/Bridge-Trust… Please note The Trust do not accept applications by email and they … Continue reading

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RHS Rosemoor – Festival of Roses, until 13th July.

Festival of Roses, 14 June – 13 July, celebrates 35th Anniversary of the planting of the largest collection in the southwest. The largest collection of roses in the southwest, comprising more than 200 different varieties and over 2,000 specimens at … Continue reading

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North Devon Jazz Club events, July – November.

Events list for North Devon Jazz at Beaver, Appledore, to the end of November. 7 July – B.D.Lenz Trio. 1 September – Byron Wallen with Craig Milverton Trio. 15 September – Sungrass. 29 September – Liane Carroll. 13 October – … Continue reading

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Shipping notes No. 242 (May).

Bideford Quay. No shipping. The paddle steamer Waverly due 15.15 7th June, departing 16.30. Yelland Quay. No shipping this month. Appledore. Atherstone still alongside the quay . In Port – Jutland – (ex – Ambassadeur 2000, Kliftrans 2016); built 1997; … Continue reading

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One Hundred Years Ago – June 1925.

A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during June 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. www.bidefordarchive.org.uk * * * * * * Jim Hearn and Dora Hoblin are married at St Mary’s Church, Bideford. The marriage took place … Continue reading

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The Murder Mystery Company.

www.murderwewrote.co.uk Have You Ever Thought About Murder? Murder We Wrote is North Devon’s premier Murder Mystery Company, based right here in Bideford. MWW is part of Atlantic Coast Theatre, who were previously responsible for many large-scale popular musicals at the … Continue reading

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Shipping notes No. 241 (April).

Bideford Quay. Oldenburg has resumed her regular crossing to Lundy from Bideford and Ifrcacombe. Yelland Quay. No shipping this month Appledore. Atherstone still alongside Quay, Quorn still in shed. In port – Fri Ocean – built 2008; flag Bahamas; arrived … Continue reading

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One Hundred Years Ago – May 1925.

A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during May 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. www.bidefordarchive.org.uk * * * * * * While the River Bank and Park Committee’s report was under discussion at the meeting of Bideford … Continue reading

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Free guided nature & history walks at Northam Burrows.

We all know that getting out in nature is good for us, but it can be difficult to make time. Join the Northam Burrows Rangers, Finding Nature’s Footprints team and local experts for a walk each month to enjoy some … Continue reading

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Bideford Bike Nights – summer 2025.

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One Hundred Years Ago – April 1925.

A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during April 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. www.bidefordarchive.org.uk * * * * * * Bank Holiday traffic – There was a considerable influx to North devon for the Eastertide and … Continue reading

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