Tag Archives: South West

Exmoor Pony Centre – April.

Posted on 11/04/2021 by Tango Alpha

News from the Exmoor Pony Centre, Ashwick, Dulverton, TA22 9QE. The daffodils are blooming, and the warmer weather has been a blessing – the ponies are rapidly shedding their winter coats and WE ARE ABLE TO RE-OPEN THE PUBLIC ON … Continue reading →

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Shipping notes No. 192 (March).

Posted on 07/04/2021 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay. Celtic Forester – built 2003 ; flag Cardiff; owners British; crew British, Polish; from Workington to Castellon; arrived 12/3, sailed 13/3; loaded 2,860 tons ball clay. You will note the vessel sailed on a Saturday and loading was … Continue reading →

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New wet fish counter at Appledore Fishdock.

Posted on 13/03/2021 by Tango Alpha

Just five years ago the then-privately-run Appledore Fishdock, which opened in 2008, was in some distress, with underinvestment in machinery, confusing leases, and a lack of plans to support the local fishing industry. While the intervening years have not been … Continue reading →

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Shipping notes No. 191 (February).

Posted on 03/03/2021 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay. The Oldenburg has completed a couple of cargo runs to Lundy during the month. No other commercial shipping to report. Yelland Quay. No commercial shipping. Appledore. No news of any orders or regarding the Yard. Bristol Channel Observations. … Continue reading →

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Shipping notes No. 190 (January).

Posted on 04/02/2021 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay. I start off this month with very sad news that Michael Pryer, aged 77, the port crane operator for T.D.C., died of a heart attack at January 8th. He had worked as crane driver since I moved to … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes at Richmond Dock, Appledore.

Posted on 16/11/2012 by Tango Alpha

Work progresses on the recycling of old vessels  –  photos Norman Hardaker. (Compare with our September article here ).

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“Matthew” calls at Bideford – 6th March.

Posted on 16/03/2012 by Tango Alpha

These photos, taken by “Buzz” shipping correspondent Norman Hardaker, show the “Matthew” as she visited Bideford on 6th March to take on stores. “Matthew” is a replica of the caravel used by John Cabot for his 1497 voyage from Bristol … Continue reading →

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