Monthly Archives: September 2024

“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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Shamfest 2024 – 20th & 21st September.

Posted on 05/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

RETURN OF BIDEFORD’S CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL? REAL ale, cider and gin will all be on offer when Sham Fest returns to Bideford.. The event, which launched last year, will be back in September, aiming to raise thousands of pounds for … Continue reading →

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Eco Fair, South Molton – 22nd September.

Posted on 04/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

Eco Fair at South Molton. On Sunday 22nd September, South Molton Pannier Market will be open from 11.00 -4pm for a captivating Eco Fair. Come along to see that Eco can be much more inventive and exciting than a load … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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