This month at Bideford Library…..
Reminiscence Session – Take a trip down memory lane
Wednesday 9th May 10:30-12
Remember back… and look forward to sharing your memories with others -
chatting, looking at old items, perhaps creating a book of memories together.
Meditation and Relaxation Group
Wednesday 16th May 14:15-15:00
Guided meditation and relaxation group for parents with Nicola MacDonald.
Gardening Club
Wednesday 30th May 19:30 Horticultural discussions plus a useful selection of books at close hand!
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The Muppets – film review
My name is Amy Seaman; I am a 12 year old girl who went to see the Muppets with my 
parents and younger siblings.
Previously my thoughts were that the film would be slightly naive and aimed at a very young audience but the movie definitely exceeded my expectations. The film was full of comic genius and hilarity, with many extracts making me laugh out loud, especially parts that included Fozzie Bear. The mix between humans and Muppets was exceptional, and the few problems they experienced you could easily relate to. The songs were a nice touch, which always made you want to get on your feet and dance as if no-one was watching! As usual there were the common good guys and bad guys based around a plot where the Muppets came out of retirement to buy their old studios in order to stop the villain knocking them down to drill for oil … However a nice twist was that two villains neglected their leader and joined the other team!
To conclude, the Muppets were a phenomenal success, which reached out and warmed your hearts. This film is oozing with infectious happiness that will make even the grumpiest of humans break a beaming smile. This film definitely changed my initial view and I would totally see them again! Amy Seaman.
May 1912.
Road Conditions – A County Alderman had a tyre of his motor car wrenched off in the road ruts near Monkleigh.
Tidal wave or Bore – a remarkable phenomenon, never seen in the Torridge before, was seen this month. The tide had been flowing for about half an hour when a crested and foam-topped bank of water came rushing up at great speed, sweeping along at a height of 4 – 6 feet. Boats were swamped and damaged.
A new lifeboat for the Appledore No 2 station was launched from Bideford Quay and named by the Countess Fortescue. The boat, the Robert and Catherine was provided out of the bequest of the late Miss Leicester. The boat will be placed on Braunton Burrows where it can be launched down the beach and into the Bay.
Mike Davy.
