Bideford Buzz

Posted on 06/07/2010 by Tango Alpha

Welcome to the  on-line edition of the Community Newsletter for Bideford   and adjoining towns, villages, and rural area.

‘Bideford Buzz’ is produced  by a team of volunteers and relies on our local community for articles.   If you are interested in supporting this newsletter we’ll be glad to hear from you.

You can submit your article on disc or by e-mail.    However, ‘snail mail’ is equally acceptable. Material for publication should reach us during the month preceding the month of publication.

Editor – Rose Arno (Bideford Buzz).        

Telephone 07929-976120, or E-mail: [email protected]

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Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre – update.

Posted on 04/10/2024 by Tango Alpha

Torridge District Council has resolved to grant planning permission for its amended plans for the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre.

 The revised drawings and plans were submitted back in July 2024 in response to public feedback and changes in market demand and approved by the planning committee.

The revised plans will ensure that the lettable area can be optimised by reducing ancillary spaces, and that the completed building fully responds to current and future market requirements.

In response to public consultation the height and scale of the building has been reduced. In particular, the entire second floor has been removed, the extent of the first-floor area reduced, and the first floor of the Benson Building has been removed to overcome concerns around overlooking.

There will now only be one point of access to the site. In response to residents’ concerns around traffic, it has been determined that the removal of the second access onto New Quay Street (previously proposed to serve a car park) will simplify vehicle movements around the access to the site compared to the original scheme.

BAM Construction has been appointed to work with Torridge District Council to secure Planning Consent and deliver completed designs. A main construction contract for the build of the Innovation Centre will be awarded in early 2025, with construction anticipated to start soon thereafter. In order to allow the works to be planned and in anticipation of a construction contract, an event will be hosted later this month in Appledore, to allow local businesses to ‘meet the contractor’ and find out more about the work available.

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New mural in Mill Street welcomes visitors.

Posted on 03/10/2024 by Tango Alpha

A new mural ‘welcoming visitors to Bideford’ has recently been unveiled in Mill Street, Bideford. Created by local artist Ryan Ward, the colourful two metre by two metre artwork proudly sits at the gable end of Country Cottage Bakery. The graphic mural has been created in a vintage advertising style with a welcoming feel and has been inspired by the colours of dusk and the local starlings that fly in a murmuration by the bridge.

The initiative, which is supported by the Bideford Regeneration Board, has been made possible thanks to funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. Fabricated by Caddsdown-based company Mimick Signs, it is hoped that the artwork will bring a splash of extra cheer to this public space throughout autumn, winter and beyond.

Bideford based artist, Ryan Ward, (www.oddasea.co.uk), was delighted to have been given the opportunity to design the mural. He explains:

“I have lived in Bideford on and off for many years! – I have travelled and worked away, but always come back to Bideford. Driving back home and looking at the old bridge from the new bridge gives me a sense of relaxation, I love the area, the people and community that we have … As the saying goes ‘love where you live’ this is very true, you make the experience what you want it to be. So why not embrace and enjoy everything the area you live in has to offer? I wanted to create the artwork as a welcoming sign for visitors visiting Bideford.

“I’ve shared the images of the artwork on social media, and I’ve already received a great response from many people in the community. Local art is so important; It changes spaces, makes us smile and questions us. Art can awaken us to new ideas, perspectives and values. It helps provide a sense of acceptance, bringing people together regardless of their background.

“Art is so important; it encourages community and makes us aware of the world around us and how we influence and react to each other. There is no measure for how important art is in society. It brings us together, educates us about our past and helps us realise where we are today. It celebrates the diversity of existence and is a way to appreciate the beauty of life. I hope many more people get to enjoy it”.

Graham Blight, Managing Director, Country Cottage Bakery, said: “As a local company we were pleased to facilitate this project led by the Bideford Regeneration Group. Designed and installed by local tradesmen it has provoked inquisitive but positive reactions from our customers. We hope that this might lead to further installations around our town”.

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Bideford Film Society – October events.

Posted on 03/10/2024 by Tango Alpha

Please also see our website www.bidefordcinema.org.uk

All showing at The Theatre, Kingsley School.

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The Critic (15) – Friday 11th & Saturday 12th October at 7.30pm (Doors open 7.00pm)

Staring – Sir Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong and Lesley Manville. Director: Anand Tucker.   Sir Ian McKellen stars as a powerful London theatre critic who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder.

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More dates and film details for October to follow shortly

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Shipping notes No. 234 (September).

Posted on 02/10/2024 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay.

No shipping at Bideford this month.

Appledore.

Quorn still in shed, Atherstone alongside quay. I understand another vessel due 4th October to discharge rapeseed from Kleipeda

Yelland Quay.

No shipping at Yelland this month.

Bristol Channel Observations.

4/9 at 16.22 cargo vessel Arklow Venus, 5,158 tons d.w., owners Avoca Shipping, inward bound for Newport. At 16.28 cargo vessel Arklow Clan, 5,054 tons d.w., owners Arklow Shipping Eire, inward bound for Sharpness.

6/9 at 16.47 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.

8/9 at 10.14 cargo vessel Spanaco Simplicity, owners Spanaco Five Germany, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 13.41 13th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 21.31 12th).

9/9 at 10.38 ro-ro vessel Eurocargo Istanbul, 14,413 tons d.w., owners Malta Motorway of the Sea Malta, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 19.42 11th having sailed from Portbury at 14.58 hrs. At 12.55 cargo vessel Wilson Dieppe, owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Newport. At 12.58 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. At 15.12 vehicle carrier Freesia Leader, 19,514 tons d.w., owners Kamaishi Maritime SA Singapore, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 09.16.

10/9 at 11.23 vehicle carrier Auto Achieve, 13,000 tons d.w., owners UECC Uniperssoal Madeira, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 09.16.

12/9 at 05.25 tanker Angelina Amoretti, 23,740 tons d.w., owners Emiliania SPA Italy, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 23.03 11th. At 11.08 cargo vessel Northern Rock, owners Dutch, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 18.02 bulk carrier Astura, outward bound from Port Talbot having sailed at 12.36.

13/9 at 17.55 cargo vessel Hav Zander, 2,999 tons d.w., owners 1Hav Bulk AS Norway, inward bound for Sharpness.

14/9 at 06.12 cargo vessel Immensity, inward bound for Newport. At 07.08 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 07.07 cargo vessel Alma, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 01.00. At 18.18 vehicle carrier Euphony Ace,18,944 tons d.w., owners Mol Auto Carrier Express Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 13.33.

15/9 at 10.36 vehicle carrier Jasmine Leader, 19,359 tons d.w., owners Ray Car Carriers Israel, inward bound for Portbury.

16/9 at 13.05 cargo vessel Wilma, inward bound for Swansea. At 13.50 bulk carrier Pan Harvest, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 08.29.

17/9 at 11.17 vehicle carrier Auto Advance, 12,457 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 12.15 cargo vessel Eems Exe, owners Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness. At 17.35 cargo vessel Arklow Valley, 5,158 tons d.w., owners Avoca Shipping BV Netherlands, inward bound for Newport.

18/9 at 08.34 offshore supply vessel Sartor, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 21.35 17th. (This vessel has been operating between Avonmouth and Hinkley Point Power station for quite a long time: the contract must have concluded, as the vessel was proceeding to Rotterdam).

20/9 at 09.26 cargo vessel Arklow Rambler, 6,847 tons d.w., owners Avoca Shipping BV Netherlands, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 13.10 offshore supply vessel Sar Brage, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 20.46 19th. (This is another vessel which has been operating between Avonmouth and Hinkley Point Power Station for a considerable time, and the contract must have concluded as the vessel was proceeding to Vlissingen). At 14.05 the bulk carrier HTK Fortune, 32,000 tons d.w., owners Vietnamese, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 08.51.

21/9 at 12.48 cargo vessel Wilson Odra, owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 14.43 cargo vessel Fehn Lyra, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 08.24 hrs

22/9 at 17.05 cargo vessel Eems Delf, 3,800 tons d.w., owners Eems Delf BV Netherlands, inward bound for Avonmouth.

23/9 at 06.47 vehicle carrier Global Highway, 20,686 tons d.w., owners Kawasaki Kisen K.K Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 14.11 bulk carrier Avocet Arrow, 62,823 tons d.w., owners G2 Ocean A/S Norway, inward bound for Portbury. At 14.15 hrs container vessel Containership V111, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 09.48.

24/9 at 17.53 vehicle carrier Emerald Leader, 10,821 tons d.w., owners Francis Maritime S.A Norway, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 09.50 27th outward bound having sailed from Portbury at 02.10 26th).

25/9 at 15.37 chemical tanker Stolt Kingfisher, 5,890 tons d.w., owners Sea 139 Leasing Co Ltd Netherlands, outward bound from Barry having sailed at 11.27.

26/9 at 11.15 chemical tanker Aral, inward bound for Newport.

27/9 at 14.23 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners UECC Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 19.24 vehicle carrier Auto Achieve, owners Uniperssoal Madeira, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 14.45.

28/9 at 08.59 cargo vessel cargo Arklow Accord, 8,543 tons d.w., owners Arklow Shipping Eire, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 03.07.

29/9 at 09.50 bitumen tanker An Hai Wan, owners Cosco Shipping China, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 19.15 vehicle carrier Auto Aspire, 12,452 tons d.w., owners UECC Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.

30/9 at 10.46 vehicle carrier Don Pasquale, 28,147 tons d.w., owners Wallenius Wilhelmsen Norway and Sweden, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 06.13. At 15.45 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Greece, outward bound from Portbury having sailed of 13.55 hrs 28th (she had been sheltering off Lynemouth due to the bad weather.

Regards,

Norman.

Photo from my collection –

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Bideford Music Club concert diary.

Posted on 01/10/2024 by Tango Alpha

See also www.bidefordmusicclub.org.uk website.

All concerts held in St Mary’s Church, Bideford. Subscription for 6 concerts is £82.50. Subscription for 4 concerts is £61.00 Single ticket at door is £16.50. Payment by cash, cheque or BACS. Students, children and accompanying carers tickets are free.

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Concert Diary.

2024

Wednesday 6th November 7.30pm Roelof Temmingh Piano Roelof Temmingh

2025

Sunday 5th January 3.00pm Lucy Nolan Harp Lucy Nolan

Sunday 2nd February 3.00pm Ensemble Mirage Clarinet & String Trio Ensemble Mirage

Wednesday 12th March 7.30pm  Gerard Flotats (Phillip and Dorothy Green Young Artist) & Julian Chan Cello & Piano Gerard Flotats Julian Chan

Wednesday 2nd April 7.30pm Ewan Millar (TilletTrust Artist)& Tomos Boyles?Oboe and Piano Ewan Millar  Tomos Boyles

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Don’t let your textiles go to waste!

Posted on 24/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

Torridge District Council is calling on residents to help support Second Hand September, a campaign by Oxfam which aims to inspire people to reduce their impact on the environment by encouraging them to donate, reuse, rewear, restyle and think about how they shop.

More than 30 per cent, which is around 350,000 tonnes worth, of used but still wearable clothing goes to landfill in the UK every year. As part of its weekly recycling collection service Torridge District Council will collect any unwanted clothes and textiles – so you can do your bit for the environment without having to take your donations anywhere.

If you have any clothes or textiles that you wish to recycle, simply put them on top of paper in the green collection bag. The Council accepts clean dry clothes, clean pairs of shoes, duvet and pillow covers (not the duvet or pillow though) as well as sheets and curtains. Up to three items can be accepted per collection.

Once collected the textiles are picked up by the Salvation Army, who then take it to be sorted for re-sale, donated or turned into rags. To find out more visit, salvationarmytrading.org.uk.

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‘Coastwise’ Autumn programme.

Posted on 20/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

www.coastwisenorthdevon.org.uk

[email protected]

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“Bideford Legends” – 2.

Posted on 19/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

The Strand Cinema.

The Strand Cinema was opened by Maurice Prince, Jewish entrepreneur, in 1938. During the war Maurice was a civil defence warden and he also helped Jewish refugees who were escaping from Nazi persecution by sheltering them in the dressing rooms of the premises.

Here is the Cinema as it was –

 

And how it is now, as “Strand Court” –

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Grenville Nursing Home.

Grenville Nursing Home wasn’t as lucky as Torridge Hospital, next door, which survived as flats, perhaps because it did not have protected status.

Here it is in 2009, before demolition –

All that remains are a couple of walls –

On the site there is now a small playground and housing development –

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Information sought on a wartime evacuee to Bideford.

Posted on 06/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

My father’s name was Anthony Arthur Newman. He was born in 1939, then evacuated from Bristol, I believe in 1942, along with his two brothers – my father was 3, elder brother 4, and younger brother 2 years old.

I have sought out organisations that supported my father with the after affects of life and evacuation and ongoing health problems. I know that he had spoken extensively to at least one of the counsellors in regards to his childhood and evacuation, but after that time, never spoke about it again.

I understand that he was evacuated to Bideford, but I’m afraid I don’t know which part of Bideford he went to. My mother recalls that that is where he was evacuated to, but can recall no detail. All I know is, the boys were evacuated and their sister, who was newly born, stayed in Bristol with my grandmother and grandfather. It all sounds very traumatic.

If anyone can recall any information on his time in Bideford, and if they could communicate by leaving a comment or by writing to [email protected] I would be very grateful.

Rachel Hussain.

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Shipping notes No. 233 (August).

Posted on 02/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay.

No commercial shipping at Bideford.

Yelland Quay.

No shipping in last month.

Appledore.

Quorn still in shipyard. Atherstone at the quay.

For the fist time in 19 months a commercial ship came into the river and berthed at Harland and Wolff berth Appledore –

Noodvlielt : flag Madeira : from Ternezem to Appledore : crew Dutch : arrived 20/8, sailed 23/8 : cargo 3,600 tons of rape seed for Mole Valley farmers & others.

Bristol Channel Observations.

1/8 at 08.08 cargo vessel Arklow Fern, 4,972 tons d.w., owners Arklow Shipping Eire, outward bound from Swansea having sailed at 04.56. At 10.23 cargo vessel Wilson Cadiz, 4,432 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 04.47.

2/8 at 08.25 cargo vessel Rix Union, 4,247 tons d.w., owners Coalmar Shipping Ltd Latvia, inward bound for Cardiff. At 15.33 cargo vessel Wilson Davanger, 3,783 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Cardiff. At 17.14 cargo vessel Isartal, 3,711 tons d.w., owners Isartal Schiffahtrs UG Germany, inward bound for Avonmouth.

3/8 at 08.11 vehicle carrier Michigan Highway, 17,673 tons d.w., owners Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 19.12 vehicle carrier Grande Detroit, 12,429 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 11.01 6th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 06.20).

4/8 at 06.12 tanker Thun Genius, 7,559 tons d.w., owners Thun Tankers BV Sweden, inward bound for Cardiff. At 11.56 vehicle carrier Eurocargo Valencia, 15,500 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Euromed SPA Italy, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 07.56.

5/8 at 16.58 cargo vessel Pernille, 3,402 tons d.w., owners Pernille Interscan GMBH Germany, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 16.01 hrs 30th (previously at anchor in Blue Anchor bay awaiting orders). At 18.08 cargo vessel Wilson Flushing, 4,321 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Cardiff.

6/8 at 07.10 cargo vessel Vitality, 4,181 tons d.w., owners Casper Chartering Ltd Immingham, inward bound for Newport. At 15.36 vehicle carrier Auto Energy, 16,988 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.

7/8 at 13.47 vehicle carrier Pleiades Spirit, 17,424 tons d.w., owners Racoon Navigation Inc Japan, inward bound for Portbury.

8/8 at 05.26 vehicle carrier Morning Cecilie, 22,699 tons d.w., owners Eukor Car Carriers Inc South Korea, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 00.23.

9/8 at 15.12 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.13 vehicle carrier Eurocargo Istanbul, 14,413 tons d.w., owners Malta Motorway of the Sea Malta, inward bound for Portbury.

10/8 at 15.58 cargo vessel Frederik, 4,508 tons d.w., owners Frederik Hermann Lohmann Germany, outward bound from Blue Anchor Bay having sailed at 12.42 and previously discharged at Newport. At 16.24 cargo vessel Johann, 4,400 tons d.w., owners Eroon Alpha Ltd Antigua and Barbuda, inward bound for Avonmouth.

11/8 at 05.25 vehicle carrier Autostar, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 16.50 vehicle carrier Graceful Leader, 20,886 tons d.w., owners Ray Car Carriers Ltd Isle of Man, inward bound for Portbury. At 19.46 cargo vessel Kalli G, 3,798 tons d.w., owners Kalli and Gerdes Schiffahrts Germany, inward bound for Cardiff.

12/8 at 16.29 container vessel Encounter, 9,335 tons d.w., owners Encounter Bewarrder B.V. Netherlands, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 11.36.

13/8 at 08.25 vehicle carrier Grande Detroit, 12,420 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury.

16/8 at 08.57 bulk carrier Bunun Hero, 37,811 tons d.w., owners Wisdom Marine Lines SA Panama, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 03.49.

17/8 at 11.02 container vessel Elbteam, inward bound for Portbury. At 10.05 vehicle carrier Grande Italia, 12,594 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury. At 10.07 vehicle carrier California Highway, 18,644 tons d.w., owners Kawaski Kisen K.K.Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 05.01. At 18.45 cargo vessel Glen, inward bound for Cardiff.

20/8 at 10.14 tanker Starling, 74,033 tons d.w., owners Straits Tanker L 1 Group Singapore, inward bound for Portbury with jet fuel. (Seen again at 20.12 23rd outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 12.31).

21/8 at 11.05 vehicle carrier Emerald Leader, inward bound for Portbury. At 14.07 cargo vessel Arklow Clipper, owners Arklow Shipping Eire, inward bound for Sharpness.

22/8 at 05.22 container vessel Containership V111, owners German, inward bound for Portbury.

23/8 at 16.25 bulk carrier Veloce, 83,410 tons d.w., owners Great Veloce Ltd Greece, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 08.26 28th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 02.40).

25/8 at 12.20 cargo vessel Nicola L, 4,995 tons d.w., owners Nicola L Herman Lohmann Germany, inward bound for Newport. At 15.42 chemical tanker Stolt Sanderling, 4,453 tons d.w., owners Brovig Stainless BV Netherlands, outward bound from Barry having sailed at 11.24. At 15.54 tanker Thun London, 18,684 tons d.w., owners Thun Tankers B.V Sweden, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 10.21. At 16.05 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 09.31.

26/8 at 14.58 cargo vessel Arklow Valley, 5,169 tons d.w., owners Avoca Shipping B.V. Eire, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 11.45 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Greece, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 22.41 10th (had been anchored in Blue Anchor Bay awaiting orders). At 17.48 cargo vessel Eems Dart, 3,725 tons d.w., owners Amny Dollard B.V. Netherlands, inward bound for Cardiff.

27/8 at 14.25 bulk carrier Rostrum America, 40,007 tons d.w., owners Rostrum America Ltd Germany, outward bound from Port Talbot having sailed at 10.14.

29/8 at 11.24 vehicle carrier Auto Aspire, 12,452 tons d.w. owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.

30/8 at 05.26 tanker Angelina Amoretti, 23,740 tons d.w., owners Emiliana Spa Italy, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 07.57 bulk carrier Macaw Arrow, 60,940 tons d.w., owners Fjeldholman Shipping Norway, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 02.08. At 10.20 ro-ro vessel City of Hamburg, 3,546 tons d.w., owners Airbus SAS France, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 10.46 31st outward bound from Portbury having sailed from Portbury at 06.34). At 14.29 cargo vessel Kalli G, 3,798 tons d.w., owners Kalli & Derres Schiffahtrs Germany, inward bound for Cardiff.

31/8 at 08.55 cargo vessel Arklow Castle, 5,000 tons d.w., owners Avoca Shipping Eire, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 02.50. At 14.30 cargo vessel Eems Dollard, inward bound for Sharpness

Regards,

Norman.

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“Bideford Legends” – 1.

Posted on 28/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

Introducing “Bideford Legends”.

My name is Tanya Harrison, I was born abroad and came to live in Bideford in 2017. By profession I am a Teacher of English to foreign students, not a photographer, not a writer, not an expert or historian. I don’t drive which makes me walk a lot, I am attentive to details and curious about the place. Bideford has its unique historical character which is worth memorising.

The aim of my project “Bideford Legends” (FB Bideford Legends) is to show the beauty of the buildings or images that are not very noticeable and sometimes forgotten, to highlight a different view on ordinary things and to encourage our community to share their priceless memories, knowledge, and experience.

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Bideford Carnegie (“Old”) Library.

Now they say the old Library will be converted, probably into a gym.

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Bideford Hospital.

The former Torridge Hospital, which was built as a workhouse. It still looks magnificent but it is said that people didn’t like going there because of its past.

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Burrows Rangers seek volunteers for autumn/ winter.

Posted on 20/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

The Northam Burrows rangers are preparing for a busy Autumn of nature conservation work, and the call has gone out for volunteers to help with the next round of vital tasks. Help from volunteers to look after the Country Park and other Local Nature Reserves is crucial for the protection of the local environment but also offers a great way for people to get outdoors, keep fit and have some fun with like-minded people.

The ranger team has organised a full programme of events for the community to get involved in, with an opportunity to discover more about nature and learn some new skills.

Events include:

Wednesday 16 October – Dune fencing, Northam Burrows.

Sunday 20 October – British Beach Clean (11am-1pm) Westward Ho! Slipway.

Wednesday 6th November – Bramble control, Northam Burrows.

Wednesday 20 November – Reed bed management and path improvements, Kenwith Valley.

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WHOBIDARTS exhibition, until 13th October.

Posted on 16/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

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Shipping notes No. 232 (July).

Posted on 04/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay.

No shipping since last issue.

Yelland Quay.

No shipping this month.

Appledore.

Quorn still in shed, Atherstone moved to river berth.

Bristol Channel Observations.

1/7 at 09.30 vehicle carrier Swallow Ace, 18,806 tons d.w., owners Mitsui OSK Line Ltd Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 05.42. At 17.50 cargo vessel Bimi, 2,353 tons d.w., owners Misje Bulk AS Norway, inward bound for Newport.

2/7 at 10.58 vehicle carrier Auto Energy, 16,000 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 11.17 cargo vessel Eems Delf, 3,850 tons d.w., owners Eems Delf BV Netherlands, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 03.41.

3/7 at 06.20 cargo vessel Eems Tjonger, 3,741tons d.w., owners Tjonger Shipping BV Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness. At 06.43 chemical tanker Stolt Kingfisher, 5,890 tons d.w., owners Sea 139 Leasing Co Ltd Netherlands – vessel had previously discharged at Avonmouth so presume she had been tank cleaning.

4/7 at 09.50 vehicle carrier Auto Energy, 13,000 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 03.22.

6/7 at 10.35 cargo vessel Barent, 3,701 tons d.w., owners Waterway Shipping Ltd Lithuania, inward bound for Birdport. (Seen again at 05.06 10th outward bound from Birdport having sailed at 21.58 9t ). At 11.41 cargo vessel Celtic Explorer, 3,875 tons d.w., owners Charles W Willie & Co Cardiff, inward bound for Sharpness.

7/7 at 11.24 cargo vessel Hav Snapper, 3,014 tons d.w., owners Hav Bulk AS Norway, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 11.21 vehicle carrier Wisdom Ace, 19,227 tons d.w., owners Cypress Maritime /Koyo Shosen Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.33 cargo vessel Spanaco Progress, 7,601 tons d.w., owners Spanaco Five Ltd Germany, inward bound for Cardiff .

8/7 at 05.47 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 14.43 cargo vessel Arklow Venture, 5,164 tons d.w., owners Ferrybank Shipping BV Eire, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 14.46 heavy lift vessel Meri, 4,835 tons d.w., owners Meriavra OY Finland, inward bound for Newport.

11/7 at 05.28 cargo vessel Wilson Sky, 4,263 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning AS Norway, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 23.39 10th.

12/7 at 05.47 cargo vessel Celtic Explorer, 3,875 tons d.w., owners Charles W Willie & Co Cardiff, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 22.45 11th.

13/7 at 05.37 bulk carrier Teal Arrow, 36,466 tons d.w., owners Gearbulk Shipowning Ltd Norway, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 00.21. At 06.25 cargo vessel Troubadour, 2,570 tons d.w., owners Baltnautic Shipping Ltd Lithuania, inward bound for Sharpness. At 14.16 vehicle carrier Grande Detroit,12,429 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 09.29. At 16.37 vehicle carrier Auto Advance, 12,475 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.

14/7 at 17.15 vehicle carrier Auto Eco, 16,995 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.42 container vessel Encounter, 9,335 tons d.w., owners Encounter Bewaarder BV J.R. Shipping Netherlands, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 12.26. At 18.12 cargo vessel Wilson Pola, 4,690 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Newport. At 18.12 bulk carrier HG. Perth, 29,966 tons d.w., owners RTA Perth Ltd China, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 11.06.

15/7 at 07.25 container vessel Maike D, 7,944 tons d.w., owners Maike Schiffahrts GMBH Germany, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 18.24 16th having sailed from Portbury at 13.25).

16/7 at 10.42 cargo vessel Fluvious Plym, 3,111tons d.w., owners Fluvious Plym B.V Netherlands, inward bound for Shapness. At 19.17 cargo vessel Eems Tjonger, 3,741 tons d.w., owners Tjonger Shipping BV Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness.

19/7 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 16.06 cargo vessel Astrid Erica, 4,985 tons d.w., owners Arundo AS Norway, inward bound for Cardiff. At 15.26 survey vessel Fuoro Seacher, outward bound from Cardiff having sailed at 08.05.

20/7 at 09.18 cargo vessel Vertom Karianne, 3,597 tons d.w., owners Gata None Salor Vertom Bojen Germany, inward bound for Sharpness. At 10.55 cargo vessel FDJ Ijsselstroom, 3,177 tons d.w., owners RDJ Ijsselstroom Netherlands, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 17.02 17th having been anchored in Blue Anchor bay awaiting orders.

22/7 15.27 vehicle carrier Morning Celesta, 21,055 tons d.w., owners Celesta Maritime Ltd South Korea, inward bound for Portbury. At 18.33 container vessel Aila, 11,497 tons d.w., owners Langh Shipping Finland, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 08.19.

23/7 at 14.17 cargo vessel Gerd, 4,765 tons d.w., owners Gerd Shipping Ltd Turkey, inward bound for Cardiff.

24/7 at 05.28 vehicle carrier Eurocargo Istanbul, 14,413 tons d.w., owners Malta Motorway of the Sea Malta, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 00.40. At 13.29 vehicle carrier Auto Advance, 12,457 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 06.41 hrs 26th having sailed from Portbury at 02.20). At 18.05 vehicle carrier Auto Aspire, 12,452 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury,

25/7 at 11.53 cargo vessel Eems Delf, 3,850 tons d.w., owners Eems Delf B.V Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness. (Seen again at 07.25 28th outward bound from Sharpnesss having sailed at 23.51 27th). At 17.58 vehicle carrier Eurocargo Cagliari, 12,780 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Euromed S.A Italy, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 16.57 27th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 13.00). At 18.23 cargo vessel Lady Anne-Lynn, owners Wijnne & Barends Cargodoors -en- Agentuurkkantiren BV Netherlands, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 10.06.

26/7 at 06.10 container vessel Maike D, 7,944 tons d.w., owners Maike Schiffahrts GMBH Germany, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 01.16.

27/7 at 09.16 vehicle carrier Grande Spagne, 12,594 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 19.55 28th outward bound from Portbury, having sailed at 15.15). At 09.43 cargo vessel Pernille, 3,492 tons d.w., owners Pernille Interscan GMBH Germany, inward bound for Newport. At 16.42 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Ltd Greece, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 05.20 29th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 23.25 28th).

28/7 at 05.25 cargo vessel Medal, 4,950 tons d.w., owners Vizcania Balear Navigacion Spain, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 22.59 27th. At 17.27 chemical tanker Stolt Seagull, 5,846 tons d.w., owners Stolt Seagull B.V. Netherlands, inward bound for Barry.

29/7 at 05.15 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Ltd Greece, inward bound for Portbury..

30/7 at 10.44 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.12 vehicle carrier Vega Leader, 16,396 tons d.w., owners Latte Maritime SA Japan, inward bound for Portbury.

31/7 at 09.22 vehicle carrier Traviata, 23,889 tons d.w., owners Wallenius Wilhelmsen Sweden and Norway, inward bound for Portbury.

Regards,

Norman.

People enjoying the day at the quayside – Waverly calls in June.

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‘Postcard Pals’ at Bideford Library.

Posted on 01/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

I would like to draw your readers’ attention to a project we are launching in Torridge called Postcard Pals.

This is a project which encourages people to micro volunteer by designing and writing a postcard to a stranger. I have several groups of volunteers who will be meeting to create the postcards and I now need people in the Torridge community to register as recipients.

The recipient can choose whether to receive a postcard monthly from a different stranger, or they can register to receive a postcard and to write one back. Bideford Library will provide the postcards and resources and organise the delivery and collection of the postcards so everyone’s details will be protected. The aim is to give people who may feel lonely or isolated a way of feeling connected without having to leave their home.

Sarah,

Libraries Unlimited.

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