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Springtime art exhibition at RHS Rosemoor.

Local artist Connie Vickers is set to showcase her solo art exhibition, “Nature: Through My Eyes” at RHS Rosemoor’s Peter Buckley Learning Centre Exhibition Room starting on Good Friday 29th March until Sunday 28th April, 2024. With free entry to … Continue reading

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Food Waste Action Week, 18th – 24th March.

Torridge District Council is participating in the fourth annual Food Waste Action Week, which runs from the 18th to the 24th March, to encourage residents to reduce food waste in their homes. In the past year, the council’s waste and … Continue reading

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Participation in culture survey – have your say.

North Devon and Torridge District Councils are asking residents to help them work out how best to encourage cultural activity in the region by taking part in a survey. The Councils have launched the Northern Devon Flourishing Culture Participation Survey … Continue reading

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Northam Burrows season tickets now available.

Toll charges on Northam Burrows are set to resume on 29th March 2024 and season tickets are now available to purchase online at Torridge District Council’s website, or over the phone. The tickets cost £60 and provide unlimited access for … Continue reading

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The Great British Spring Clean.

Torridge District Council is proud to be participating in the Great British Spring Clean 2024, the largest mass action environmental campaign in the country. The campaign runs from the 15th to the 31st March and aims to inspire people to … Continue reading

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An update on BSG’s woodland project.

A couple of weeks ago we were able to do some clearing work on the woodland site next to the skate park, with help from Rose Roberts, the ranger from the Burrows. The help Rose had arranged was amazing! Many … Continue reading

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Sign up for ‘RUN Barnstaple’, 29th September.

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Online safety workshops, 19th March.

Barstaple Library are delighted to partner with Lloyds Bank Academy https://www.lloydsbankacademy.co.uk/to bring you two FREE Staying Safe Online workshops at Barnstaple Library on Tuesday 19th March at 10.30 or 12.30. Learn how to spot scams, reduce the risk of being … Continue reading

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Shipping notes No. 227 (February).

Bideford Quay. No shipping this month. However, the Oldenburg had to return to Sharpness on the 8th. Appledore. Quorn and Atherstone still at shipyard. Yelland Quay. No shipping. Bristol Channel Observations. 1/2 at 09.01 vehicle carrier Victorious Ace, 18,396 tons … Continue reading

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A tribute to Peter Christie.

Peter Christie. We were very sorry to hear the news of the death of Peter Christie, Torridge councillor, author and historian, and loyal contributor to “Buzz”. He wrote a host of articles over the years, all of which have been … Continue reading

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The Home Library Service.

Home Library Service. Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the libraries in Devon, are seeking to grow our Home Library Service offer – could you possibly help? What is the Home Library Service? It is a service delivered by volunteers … Continue reading

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Book now to run for charity on 30th June.

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New guidance to help farmers with the Planning process.

Farmers in northern Devon can now benefit from new guidance before submitting planning applications thanks to a new document from North Devon and Torridge district councils. The councils have produced the Planning Advice for Farmers guidance document to assist those … Continue reading

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Shipping notes No. 226 (January).

Bideford Quay. No shipping this month. Yelland Quay. No shipping this month. Appledore. Quorn and Atherstone still at shipyard. Bristol Channel Observations. 1/1 at 05.42 vehicle carrier Don Quijote, 28,142 tons d.w., owners Wallenius Wilhelmsen Oslo and Stockholm, outward bound … Continue reading

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Skydive for charity in June or October.

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