Monthly Archives: March 2017

Beavering away for Bideford flood protection.

Posted on 29/03/2017 by Tango Alpha

There are proposals under consideration for raising the level of the Kenwith Reservoir dam to give the necessary added protection from fluvial flooding resulting from anticipated climate change and the amount of new housing development in the catchment area. In … Continue reading →

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Bideford’s Newfoundland links & the Chope Collection.

Posted on 19/03/2017 by Tango Alpha

Devon has strong historic links with the Canadian Province of Newfoundland dating back to the 16th Century, when boats from local ports sailed to the waters of Newfoundland to fish for cod. Initially men left Devon in April and returned … Continue reading →

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