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Editor – Rose Arno (Bideford Buzz).
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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.
Photo by Theo Moye 19/05/2025 Burn the Curtain ‘Tales from the Wild Shore’ promo at Bucks Mills, Devon. Jess May Cox
This July, take to the waves with award-winning theatre-makers Burn the Curtain for Swim from the Wild Shore, a daring and dreamlike fusion of wild swimming and storytelling, where myth, magic, and imagination meet the sea.
From July 8–10, 2025, intrepid swimmers will gather on Hele Beach, North Devon to join the mysterious ‘Shore Sisters’ in a ritual unlike any other. Their mission? To fetch the Sea Runes, tell a story so enthralling it pacifies the ocean’s rage, and secure a year of calm waters for all.
Each year, a flower blooms in the ocean, an invitation from the deep. To keep the sea monster, the storm, and the spirits of the ocean at bay, a story must be fetched from the surf, one so enchanting it holds the forces of nature spellbound. Will you be the one to retrieve the sea runes and share the tale that saves us all?
This theatrical swim is a unique fusion of folklore, adventure, and ocean magic. With only a limited number of spaces available, this is a rare opportunity to take part in a powerful ritual of creativity and connection.
“There’s been a huge rise in wild swimming across the UK, as people seek deeper connections with nature,” Joe Hancock, Artistic Director of Burn the Curtain explains, “with Swim from the Wild Shore, we’re taking that one step further, inviting swimmers not just to enter the sea, but to enter a story”.
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Burn the Curtain once again, following many years of successful collaboration”, says Claire Ayres, Creative Producer for Beaford Arts. “Their work is always bold, imaginative and deeply engaging. We know they’ll deliver an experience to remember, something truly magical for audiences and participants alike”.
This event is open to confident swimmers over the age of 14, happy in 100 metres of sheltered water. Participants should bring a swimming costume, towel, and something warm for afterwards. Imagination is essential. Limited places available. Dare to dive in?
Produced in partnership with Beaford Arts, Swim from the Wild Shore is a prologue to a major immersive theatre production coming to Bucks Mills later this summer and there’s more to explore in the lead-up. A series of craft and music workshops have begun to pop-up in the area, helping to weave the wider story and community together. To find our more visit beaford.org/events
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www.coastwisenorthdevon.org.uk
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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 should be returned with all information completed no later than 31st July 2025.
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To mark National Microchip Awareness Month, cat and dog owners are being encouraged to put Thursday 26th June into their diaries to come along to Bideford’s Victoria Park (George V Playing Field) between 8:00 am and 10:00 am and Torrington Commons (Old Bowling Green) between 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm, to get their pet’s microchip checked by Torridge District Council’s Neighbourhood Officers.
Ensuring cat and dog microchips have the most current information is designed to keep people’s pets safe and greatly increase the likelihood of a lost animal being reunited with their owners.
Since June 2024, cats over 20 weeks and dogs over 8 weeks old are legally required to have an up-to-date microchip with the cat or dog’s details uploaded to an approved UK database. Breeders must also ensure that their kittens and puppies are microchipped before they leave for their new home.
The microchips in use in the UK are passive devices no bigger than a grain of rice and once in place can be scanned by a hand-held reader. The 15-digit identification code can then be checked against the microchip databases to quickly identify the owner. Microchipping is a relatively simple process undertaken by all veterinary surgeons or anyone trained to carry out the procedure. The procedure is no more uncomfortable than a standard vaccination injection.
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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 RHS Garden Rosemoor, is about to give an incredible performance in its 35th year of existence.
Mild spring weather, with intervals of rain followed by plenty of sunshine, have brought ideal growing conditions for these popular but prickly plants. This year’s annual Festival of Roses, running 14 June -13 July, is a chance to explore the collection at the height of its early summer beauty, although there are plenty of blooms to admire already. From shrub roses of historical significance to the most modern rose introductions, ground cover roses to climbers, the breadth of variety in shape, colour and fragrance really is something to experience.
Roses have always been at the heart of these horticultural gardens – the clue is in the name! When the gates opened on 1 June 1990, roses formed the first ornamental plantings in two dedicated gardens, outlined by more than 1,200 hedging yews which, back then, were dwarfed by the roses. Created to test the resilience of different rose varieties in the unique climate of the Torridge river valley, North Devon, it is clear to see the experiment has been a success. These beautiful plants have thrived within the shelter of their now tall yew walls, through the hard work and dedication of the succession of teams who have tenderly cared for them over the decades.
The Queen Mother’s rose garden features a spectacular number of hybrid tea roses and floribundas, arranged in a dazzling colour wheel pattern. Over time the garden team has worked to reinvigorate many of these beds with new varieties that are naturally tough and healthy.
The shrub rose garden, by contrast, is a gorgeous informal display of interwoven roses, herbaceous perennials and annuals. Come autumn it will see the replacement of the original wooden supports, which have finally succumbed to the wet after 35 years, with new metal structures.
Sally Newbrook, who manages the care of these gardens says ‘The hours of care and love we put into the rose gardens really does pay off when you see those first blooms open and smell their amazing scents. It is wonderful to see the joy they bring to our visitors’.
Visitors can join a weekly rose tour every Tuesday at 12noon throughout the festival to learn more about these beautiful blooms, or, enjoy a general garden tour starting at 11am every day (places allocated on a first-come-first-served basis).
A visit during the Rose Weekend, Friday 20 – Sunday 22 June, will give you access to a rose-themed craft and food fair, featuring some of the best artisans in the West Country, plus a schedule of live music within ear shot of the fragranced gardens (daily performances at 11am–12noon and 2pm–3pm). Learn more about these charismatic plants by taking in a rose walk and talk at 12.30 and 3.3pm Friday to Sunday or, get your thorny questions answered at the special Rose Advisory Service between 11am – 4pm on each day of Rose Weekend. The Rose Weekend at RHS Rosemoor is supported by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management.
There’s truly no better place to admire these national favourites this year – book in advance online and save on entry (members and under 5’s go free).
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Please also see our website www.bidefordcinema.org.uk
All showing at The Theatre, Kingsley School.
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The Salt Path. (12A). 115 Mins.
Friday 27th & Saturday 28th June at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm).
A couple lose their home and later discover the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year-long coastal trek.
Stars: Jason Isaacs, Gillian Anderson, James Lance. Director: Marianne Elliott
ADVANCED BOOKING ADVISED FOR THE SALT PATH
(ALSO SHOWING ON TWO FURTHER DATES – FRIDAY 11TH & SATURDAY 12TH JULY).
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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 – Tomasso Starace Trio.
3 November – Eddie Gripper Trio.
10 November – Howl Quartet.
24 November – Bruce Adams with Martin Dale Quartet.
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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; arrived 29/5, sailed 31/5.
Photographs of the Jutland sailing from Appledore 09.00 31/5 –
Bristol Channel Observations.
1/5 at 15.59 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Greece, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 12.28.
2/5 at 14.58 vehicle carrier Tourmaline Ace, 18,000 tons d.w., owners MOL Auto Carrier Express Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 10.16 (this vessel on her maiden voyage).
3/5 at 10.25 cargo vessel Eems Drait, 3,650 tons d.w., owners Drait Ship Ltd Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness. At 13.51 cargo vessel Eems Solar, 2,620 tons d.w., owners Kornet & Zonen Netherlands, inward bound for Newport. At 15.42 vehicle carrier Wen Jing Kou, 18,000 tons d.w., owners Cosco Shipping China, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 11.04.
4/5 at 10.07 cargo vessel Sky Str, 4,600 tons d.w. owners Sky Str Inc Turkey, inward bound for Newport. At 15.26 cargo vessel Rosi, 3,850 tons d.w., owners Grimpe Marine Consulting Germany, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 15.59 vehicle carrier Grande Napoli1, 14,565 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.32 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners UECC Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.
5/5 at 18.33 aggregate carrier Aasvik, 7,200 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, inward bound for Avonmouth.
6/5 at 15.56 cargo vessel Arklow Ace, 8,543 tons d.w., owners Arklow Shipping Eire, inward bound for Swansea.
7/5 at 12.41 cargo vessel Eems Dart, 3,725 tons d.w., owners Amasus Shipping Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness
8/5 at 12.04 vehicle carrier Freesia Leader, 19,514 tons d.w., owners Nippon Yusen Kaisha Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 06.59. At 19.02 container vessel Trouper, 11,464 tons d.w., owners Dede Reederei Germany, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 13.57.
9/5 at 09.10 vehicle carrier Grande Spagne, 12,594 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury. At 18.55 cargo vessel Wilson Liverpool, owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, outward bound from Swansea having sailed at 15.17.
10/5 at 07.24 cargo vessel Lotus, inward bound for Newport.
11/5 at 10.08 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Co Greece, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 05.27. At 19.06 cargo vessel Wilson Paldiski, owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Sharpness.
12/5 at 11.11 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, owners Aegli Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury.
13/5 at 08.24 container vessel Bernhard, 11,500 tons d.w., inward bound for Portbury.
14/5 at 11.15 cargo vessel Wilson Aviero, owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 13.08 cargo vessel Wilson Sky, 3,650 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 07.21. At 14.00 tanker Stolt Jaeger, owners Stolt Nielson Netherlands, inward bound for Avonmouth.
15/5 at 16.00 aggregate carrier Aasli, 7,200 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Noway, inward bound for Port Talbot.
16/5 at 11.15 cargo vessel Celtic Explorer, 3,850 tons d.w., owners Geerdes Reederei Germany, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 12.43 vehicle carrier Auto Eco, owners UECC Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 14.12 cargo vessel Celtic Ambassador, 3,550 tons d.w., owners Charles M Willie and Co Cardiff, inward bound for Cardiff.
17/5 at 04.53 vehicle carrier Auto Advance, owners UECC Uniperssoal Madeira, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 23.49 16th. At 13.53 cargo vessel Paulin B, inward bound for Sharpness. At 14.11 container vessel Bernard, 11,500 tons d.w., outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 09.43.
19/5 at 08.36 vehicle carrier Hoegh Borealis, 25,587 tons d.w., owners Hoegh Autoliners Norway, inward bound for Portbury. At 13.27 cargo vessel Fast Herman, owners Fast Line Belgium, inward bound for Sharpness . The small cruise ship Island Skyarrived Lundy Island about 06.00 and sailed for Rathlin Island about 12.00. At 17.56 vehicle carrier Cape Town Highway, 21,676 tons d.w., owners Kawasaki Kisen K.K. Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 13.19. At 19.41 cargo vessel Eems Spring, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 09.35 . At 19.44 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, owners Dynamis Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury.
20/5 at 07.35 vehicle carrier Neptune Barcelona, 17,170 tons d.w., owners Pythagoras Shipping Greece, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 01.56. At 7.36 cargo vessel Kalli G, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 00.51. At 19.57 container vessel Trouper, 11,646 tons d.w., owners Dede Reederei Germany, inward bound for Portbury.
21/5 at 16.13 vehicle carrier Grande Colonia, 12,292 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 12.00.
22/5 at 10.14 vehicle carrier Eurocargo Bari, owners Malta Motorways of the Sea, inward bound for Avonmouth.
23/5 at 05.34 cargo vessel Eems Stream, inward bound for Sharpness. At 08.58 tanker Stolt Jaeger, owners Stolt Nielson Netherlands, inward bound for Barry. (Seen again at 09.55 25th outward bound from Barry having sailed at 04.4). At 09.10 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners UECC Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.
24/5 at 08.48 vehicle carrier Horizon Highway, 20,586 tons d.w., owners Kawasaki Kisen K.K. Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 04.12. At 07.56 cargo vessel Aquamar, outward bound from Swansea having sailed at 04.22. At 10.31 aggregate carrier Aasfjord, owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, inward bound for Port Talbot.
25/5 at 09.45 cargo vessel Vertom Karianne, owners Netherlands inward bound for Sharpness. At 18.23 cargo vessel Wilson Aveiro, owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Avonmouth.
26/5 at 14.23 vehicle carrier Morning Clara, 18,638 tons d.w., owners Eukor Car Carriers inc South Korea, inward bound for Portbury.
28/5 at 13.04 cargo vessel Liva Immoglu, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 05.13. At 13.25 vehicle carrier Auto Eco, owners Uniperssoal Madeira, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 08.45. At 15.23 cargo vessel Arklow Ace, outward bound from Swansea having sailed at 08.05.
30/5 at 11.25 container vessel Bernard, 11,700 tons d.w., inward bound for Portbury. At 11.40 vehicle carrier Hoegh Trader, 21,700 tons d.w., owners Hoegh Autoliners ltd Norway, inward bound for Portbury. At 13.24 vehicle carrier Liv Jiang Kou, owners Cosco Shipping China, inward bound for Portbury. This was the vessel’s maiden voyage.
31/5 at 17.34 vehicle carrier Anji Virtue, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 13.01 – this is her maiden voyage.
Regards,
Norman.
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A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during June 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive.
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Jim Hearn and Dora Hoblin are married at St Mary’s Church, Bideford. The marriage took place at Bideford Wesleyan Methodist Church of Mr Sidney Violet and Miss Olive Cole.
Providence House, Bideford, for sale, and Tresillian, at Raleigh.
In these days of increasing fuel costs, Bideford Gas and Coke Company Limited stress that they supply cheaper fuel.
Bideford Urban District Council’s meeting, generous recognition was made of the smart and effective services of the Bideford Fire Brigade at the alarming outbreak in High-street. In his official report the captain of the Brigade, Mr Morris, set on record that on May 25th he received an alarm of fire about 3.45pm by the Fire Alarm System. The maroon was also fired. The captain immediately proceeded to the Fire Station and ordered that the hose was to be taken to the fire which had occurred at the premises of Messrs Stephens Brain and Co. ironmongers, in High Street. Found that a furious fire was raging at the back of the premises, apparently having commenced with the oil stores. The hose was connected to the hydrants in High Street and New Street and carried through Messrs Stephens and Co’s passage and through Messrs Cox and Lee’s premises adjoining. Meanwhile the engine was manhandled down from the Fire Station. The danger was well over by 7pm but the Brigade remained on duty till 10pm and two men remained on duty all night. The total fire brigades’ and helpers expenses (including £18 5s for the Barnstaple engines and Brigade) amounted to £59 12s 4d.
The future of the Bideford War Trophy guns was decided after a heated debate in Committee. The Council in committee now reported in favour of the offer of the Officer Commanding the 6th Devon (TF) to park the guns in front of their Drill Hall on the Pill (almost opposite their former position at the Park Gates) being accepted, the Council to keep the guns in proper order and condition.
A Fete takes place at St Mary’s Church, Bideford.
At an inquest at Brightstone, Isle of Wight, on the body of a seafaring man who was washed ashore it was stated that his clothes bore as the name of the maker “George Boyle, tailor, Bideford” and in his pocket were spectacles stamped “George Way, optician, The Square, Barnstaple.”
At an inquest held by the Coroner, Mr G W F Brown, Mrs Mary Hamlyn of Higher Gunstone, Bideford, identified her brother, Arthur Ebsary, as the deceased man who was found at the top of Raleigh Hill by Miss Squires. The Coroner returned a verdict of Death from Natural Causes.
The Long Bridge, Bideford, is re-opened. Residents along the Quay front and Bridgeland Street are invited to display flags and decorate their premises for the occasion of the Bridge Opening.
With the severing of a silken ribbon barrier with a pair of presentation golden-handled scissors and the unveiling of a handsome bronze tablet bearing an inscription, Earl Fortescue, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon, re-opened the celebrated ‘Long’ Bridge of Bideford after its extensive reconstruction and widening, the preparatory work for which was commenced on the piers and cutwaters some thirteen years ago. The occasion, quite rightly, was made one of great public rejoicing; the town was gaily beflagged, and the ceremony witnessed by many thousands of visitors, including many figuring prominently in the public life of the county. A book titled “The story of the Long Bridge” is on sale, priced at 1 shilling “and as much more as you can afford”. Every penny will go to the Children’s Ward at the hospital. Photographs of the ceremonies are found in the paper of 9 June together with comprehensive lists of all 200 characters who were represented in the pageant.
Church Girls’ School, Bideford – As the result of the examination held on May 16th 1925, at the Barnstaple Grammar School, two free scholarships have been awarded to Irene Gladys Stephens and Marjorie Vera Bartingale.
Before the Mayor (Dr Toye), and Messrs J Cock, J U Fulford, G Boyle and J H Davis – Augustus Moore, coal heaver, of Strand Cottage, Bideford, was fined 3s for not having a name on the collar of his dog. For driving a motor lorry without a license, Owen Found, High Bullen, St Giles, was fined 3s.
Much sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs S England, of Elm Grove, Bideford, in the loss of their daughter, Rose, who passed away at the age of 31 years after a long illness patiently borne. The funeral took place at the Public Cemetery and was largely attended. Rev J T Halstead officiated.
Go to Heard Brothers Ltd at Westcombe and Broad Quay, Bideford for a complete four seater car for £125.
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Bideford Phoenix Morris Dancing Out Dates this coming month:
Wednesday 25th June 7.30pm walking tour of Instow with Borderline Morris. Beginning at the Quay Inn, then the Commodore Hotel, and finally outside the Wayfarer Inn.
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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 Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple, including; Avenue Q, Legally Blond, Grease, The Addams Family, Footloose and many more. However, following the pandemic, like many clubs and societies, we found ourselves having to move in a different direction. Many members no longer fancied the 8 week intensive rehearsal schedule required for such large-scale productions, nor did they want to learn all those lines, songs and dance routines. So, we decided to form a Murder Mystery Company where the majority of the dialogue is ad-lib, made up as we go and we normally only have a couple of rehearsals for each new storyline or script.
Four years down the line we are finding that the quality of our offering is far beyond other companies who offer a Murder Mystery experience. Normally they might only have four or five characters, one of which doubles as the Police Inspector and you never get to see the body. Whereas we field seven to over ten characters, we don’t double up roles and our Inspector only appears towards the end to help the audience solve the case – and yes, you always get to see the poor victim. We are so lucky to have a team of talented actors who not only bring our crazy characters to life but are also able to perform live singing and even the odd dance routine. Our events are fully interactive with the characters chatting to you at your tables, it’s not a sit down and watch type of stage theatre event. Having said that, you don’t have to get involved and if you pay attention all the clues are there for you to determine who the guilty party is. Our events normally run for about 2 1/2 hours and are based around a meal. How’s that for value for money?
So, where can you enjoy our next performance? We have two bookings coming up in August and October at The Cedars, Barnstaple and we’re looking forward to bringing some haunted fun to The Royal Hotel, Bideford on Halloween. You can check out how our events work and meet our acting team, as well as checking out a photo gallery and details of other forthcoming public events on our website www.murderwewrote.co.uk
Atlantic Coast Theatre is a registered charity, and all proceeds from our events go to purchasing authentic costumes, wigs, make-up, sound and lighting equipment. You can find out more information and how to book us or get in contact via our website.
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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 1/4, sailed 2/4 ; discharged 1,861 tons rape meal.
Swe Bulk – built 1996; flag Cyprus; arrived 27/4, sailed 27/4 ; discharged 3,300 tons grain.
Bristol Channel Observations.
2/4 at 15.06 cargo vessel Lady Jasmin, outward bound from Cardiff having sailed at 10.06.
4/4 at 11.12 cargo vessel Pozini, 4,495 tons d.w., owners Namar Shipping Ltd Marshal Islands, inward bound for Cardiff.
5/4 at 12.25 tanker Claus, 7,402 tons d.w., owners Carl F Peters Hamburg, inward bound for Barry. At 19.37 tanker Thun Linkoping, 18,684 tons d.w., owners Thun Tankers Netherlands, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 02.15.
6/4 at 11.36 vehicle carrier Vega Leader, 16,396 tons d.w., owners Nippon Yusen Kaisha Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.53 vehicle carrier Turquoise Ace, 18,439 tons d.w., owners Fractal Marine Corp Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 13.49.
7/4 at 06.56 vehicle carrier Thor Highway, 18,684 tons d.w., owners Kawaski Kisen Kaisha Japan, outward bound from Portbury.
9/4 – at 08.43 vehicle carrier Iguazu Highway, 21,052 tons d.w., owners La Darien Navegacion S.A. Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 04.46. At 13.03 vehicle carrier Hoegh Trident, 21,423 tons d.w., owners Hoegh Autoliners Norway, inward bound for Portbury.
10./4 at 11.45 cargo vessel Wind Power, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 11.55 cargo vessel Celtic Pioneer, 5,698 tons d.w., owners Charles W Willie Cardiff, inward bound for Cardiff. At 20.18 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Ltd Greece, inward bound for Portbury.
11/4 at 08.40 vehicle carrier Mermaid Ace, 18,828 tons d.w., owners MOL Auto Carrier Express Japan, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 10.22 12th outward bound from Portbury, having sailed at 05.07). At 09.16 cargo vessel Wilson Leith, owners Wilson Shipowning Ltd Norway, inward bound for Sharpness. At 14.20 cargo vessel Arklow Rally, 6,847 tons d.w., owners Arklow Shipping Eire, inward bound for Newport. At 16.27 cargo vessel Eems Servant, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 06.39.
13/4 at 09.44 container vessel Bernhard, inward bound for Portbury. At 13.57 tanker Cavalli, 3,888 tons d.w., owners Diarelli & Cavalli Tankers GMBH & Co Germany, bound for Barry.
14/4 at 16.14 vehicle carrier Auto Energy,16,788 tons d.w., owners UECC Unipersssoal Maderia, inward bound for Portbury.
16/4 at 15.35 cargo vessel Lady Carina, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 16.25 Kalli G, inward bound for Newport. At 16.40 cargo vessel Celtic Pioneer, 5,698 tons d.w., owners Charles W Willie Cardiff, outward bound from Cardiff having sailed at 05.20.
17/4 at 05.20 cargo vessel Arklow Venus, 5,158 tons d.w., outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 23.38 16th). At 05.35 cargo vessel Gulf Express, inward bound for Newport.
18/4 at 11.35 cargo vessel Pozoni, 4,495 tons d.w., owners Namar Shipping Ltd Marshal Islands, outward bound from Cardiff having sailed at 17.04 9th (previously anchored Blue Anchor Bay awaiting orders). At 13.55 vehicle carrier Oceanus Highway, 21,000 tons d.w., owners Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 09.46 – this vessel on maiden voyage.
19/4 at 12.15 cargo vessel Carolina, inward bound for Sharpness. At 13.29 cargo vessel Arklow Beach, 8,660 tons d.w., inward bound for Avonmouth. At 17.49 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 05.45 21st outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 00.08).
20/4 at 17.58 cargo vessel Rix Venture, 4,979 tons d.w.,inward bound for Sharpness.
21/4 at 13.15 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 21,611 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. At 18.15 vehicle carrier Auto Aspire, 12,452 tons d.w., owners Uecc Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 10.16 23rd outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 05.48).
22/4 at 14.17 vehicle carrier Coral Leader, 12,164 tons d.w., owners Nippon Yusen Kaisha Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 18.00 tanker Cavalli, 3,888 tons d.w., owners Diabelli & Cavalli Tankers GMBH & Co Germany, inward bound for Barry.
23/4 at 16.13 vehicle carrier Gan Kiang Kou, owners Cosco Shipping China, inward bound for Portbury. At 18.16 cargo vessel Amadeus Smaraco, inward bound for Avonmouth.
24/4 at 07.29 vehicle carrier Morning Crest, 19,927 tons d.w., owners Eukor Car Carrier South Korea, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 01.53 . At 07.38 ro-ro vessel City of Hamburg, 3,500 tons d.w., owners Louis Dreyfus France, inward bound for Portbury.
25/4 at 11.17 vehicle carrier California Highway, 18,644 tons d.w., owners Kawasaki Kisen K.K. Japan, inward bound for Portbury.
27/4 at 11.29 tanker Ravel, 3,894 tons d.w., owners Ravel Tanker GMBH & Co K.G., outward bound from Barry having sailed at 07.57. At 12.09 cargo vessel Fri Brevik, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 14.12 cargo vessel Warber, 4,114 tons d.w., inward bound for Newport.
28/4 at 15.42 vehicle carrier Auto Achieve, owners UECC Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.
30/4 at 14.06 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. At 16.04 aggregate carrier Aasli, 6,200 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, inward bound for Port Talbot.
Regards,
Norman.
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A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during May 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive.
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While the River Bank and Park Committee’s report was under discussion at the meeting of Bideford Urban District Council, Mr F T Upton referred to a reference in the press to the unexplained disappearance of the captured German guns from the entrance to the Park and asked what had become of them. The Committee might inform the Council whey they had been put away in the Council’s yard.
Bideford’s highly esteemed Town Clerk, Mr W B Seldon, met with an injury to his head whilst motoring and which might easily have been more serious. He was, we understand, passing Southcott Corder, East-the-Water, in a car with his wife and daughter, when another car came out suddenly on to the road forcing the other to make a sharp swerve alongside the hedge to avoid collision. In the jolt Mr Seldon sustained a scalp wound which required to be stitched, but the injury we are glad to learn is not regarded as serious.
The extraordinary behaviour of a Bideford seafaring man on Barnstaple Long Bridge will claim the attention of Barnstaple Magistrates.
At a meeting of Bideford Town Council, it was reported that Bideford Harbour Bill had passed its second reading in the House of Lords, and will go to the unopposed committee stage to be heard by the House of Lords. The Council appointed the Borough Accountant to attend to prove the preamble.
At a meeting of Bideford Chamber of Trade it was resolved to recommend the closing of shops at noon instead of one o’clock on June 3rd, the occasion of the Bridge reopening.
Twelve lads of the Church Lads’ Brigade, under Sergt-Major Johns, formed a guard of honour at the christening of the second daughter of Captain and Mrs Snell, at St Mary’s Church, Bideford. The Sergt-Major, in a short speech, asked Mrs Snell to accept a silver Christening Cup, suitably inscribed, “To Valerie Adams Snell, from the Bideford Company, CLB.”
Furniture from 3 Gernville (Grenville) Terrace, Bideford, for sale.
P.S. Parr comes to Bideford as Inspector. Ex-Sergeant Broad is presented with a handsome sideboard.
Mr W H Rogers was re-elected chairman of Bideford Board of Guardians and Mr J M Metherell vice-chairman.
Bideford Football Club has brilliant win in the Torridge Cup Final.
Mr Frank Verren and Miss Decoutter are married at the Sacred Heart Church, Bideford.
The marriage took place at Bideford United Methodist Church of Mr F Leslie Haughton, Camelford, and Miss Florence L Adams, Westcroft, Bideford. The Rev William Rodda officiated.
5 May 1925 – The first meeting since its formation of the Rotary Club of Bideford, was held at Friendship Hotel, on Thursday, the President, the Mayor of Bideford (Dr E J Toye) presiding.
Much sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs Potter, of Handy Cross, Bideford, in the loss they have sustained by the death, after only a brief illness, of their eldest daughter, Miss Gladys Potter. Mr Wadey officiated at the funeral which a large number of relatives and friends attended as a mark of sympathy and respect.
The funeral of the late Mrs E Sherborne, of Silver Street, Bideford, took place at the Church Cemetery, East-the-Water, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. The Rev W G Eeles officiated. Floral tributes were sent from the sorrowing husband and family.
The funeral of the late Miss Harriet Sing sub-postmistress of Trafalgar Place, daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Sing, took place at the Higher Cemetery, Bideford, the Rev J T Halstead officiating.
The funeral of the late Mrs Ellen Pound, widow of Mr J R Pound, who a generation ago and for many years carried on the business of a decorator in Mill Street took place at the Old Town Chapel Cemetery.
Flags were flown at half-mast on the Municipal Buildings at Bideford on the occasion of the funeral of the late Mr R E L Hookway, who had been borough surveyor for twenty years. The Mayor and Corporation attended in state, joining the cortege at the Bridge End on its arrival from Westward Ho! members of the local lodge and headed it in Bridgeland-street. The Bridge Trustees were represented by their Chairman and other members, six senior Council workmen acted as bearers, and the County Surveyor’s staff was also represented, whilst a large attendance of the professional and business element, as well as working men of the town and district testified to the general esteem in which the deceased was held by all classes.
We regret to record the death of Mr Thomas Lancey Hamlyn, decorator, late of 15 Buttgarden Street, Bideford, which occurred at his residence, Coniston, Clovelly Road, at the age of 66.
Double wedding at Bideford – Pearce-Hill, and Hill-Jeffery.
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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 fresh air and company outdoors.
The ‘Nature’s Tonic’ walks on Thursdays are gentle, short excursions lasting less than one hour on easy terrain. They are perfect for people seeking some fresh air and companionship but who may not be very active or confident in outdoor settings. On the other hand, the ‘Good Start to the Week’ walks on Mondays cover longer distances and involve more challenging terrain, lasting at least two hours.
Future events planned include:
Thurs 3 July, 3pm-4pm – Beautiful butterflies – meet at Northam Burrows visitor centre (EX39 1XS).
Mon 14 July 1.30pm-4pm – History of Westward Ho! – An exploration of the early days of the seaside resort led by local historian Dave Edgcombe. Meet at Westward Ho! Slipway (EX39 1LL).
All events are free to attend and no pre booking is required but toll charges apply if you wish to drive a vehicle onto Northam Burrows. For more information about any of the events please visit [email protected] or call 01237 497708.
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