Monthly Archives: October 2024

“Bideford Legends” – 3.

The Hamlyn property. A fine listed building once the property of the Hamlyn family, who were noted decorators of the time. (Interior photos courtesy of Rightmove). *  *  *  *  *  *   The railway shed in Kingsley Road. Another … Continue reading

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Sixth round of Household Support Fund.

Torridge District Council has launched the sixth round of Household Support Funding with effect from October 2024. Nationally £421m has been made available by Central Government to cover the period October 2024 to March 2025. Devon County Council has been … Continue reading

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‘Active Torridge’ contract extended to 2032.

  Approval granted for fourth Active Torridge Centre at The Old Library, Bideford. Torridge District Council has announced that it has extended its contract with Active Torridge to run its Leisure Centre Services until 2032. Since taking over the contract … Continue reading

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Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre – update.

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 … Continue reading

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Shipping notes No. 234 (September).

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 … Continue reading

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