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“Bideford Legends” – 1.
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, History, Local People
Tagged Bideford Hospital, Bideford Legends, Bideford Library, Torridge Hospital
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Burrows Rangers seek volunteers for autumn/ winter.
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 … Continue reading
Shipping notes No. 232 (July).
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Shipping
Tagged Appledore, Bideford Quay, Bristol Channel, River Taw, river Torridge, South West, Yelland quay
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‘Postcard Pals’ at Bideford Library.
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 … Continue reading