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RHS Rosemoor – 2025 programme.
There is to come, with a packed events programme planned for the whole year at the gorgeous gardens just outside Great Torrington. A highlight is the arrival of the much-loved characters from the children’s classic Guess How Much I Love … Continue reading
‘Bideford Legends’ – 4.
Marsh Farm was built on a low-lying site in Northam Road, prone to flooding, and became derelict and abandoned some time ago. The site has now been redeveloped, with levels raised overall, the stream culverted, and the farmhouse restored to … Continue reading
British Naturalists’ Association – local events, 2025.
Celebrating Nature and the countryside. The British Naturalists’ Association is a Registered Charity 296551 Please see below our events for 2025. Sunday, March 16th. A level circular walk around the recently created Otter Estuary nature reserve at Budleigh Salterton. Meet … Continue reading
Shipping notes No. 237 (December).
Bideford Quay. Trinity House vessel Mair alongside. Appledore. Quorn still in shed, Atherstone alongside quay. In port – Baltic Anka – built 2024: owners unknown; arrived 31/12, sailed 1/1/25; cargo either rape seed or animal feed. Yelland Quay. Deo Gloria … Continue reading
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Winter volunteering on Northam Burrows.
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One Hundred Years Ago – January 1925.
A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during January 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. The eclipse of the sun on 24 January was marred by heavy cloud; the only features noticeable in Bideford were “a darkening of … Continue reading