Monthly Archives: March 2026

Easter Bank Holiday recycling & waste collections.

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Northam Burrows Easter events.

Enjoy the fresh air this Easter with a variety of free exciting activities at Northam Burrows, organised by our dedicated Rangers. From little ones to grown-ups, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy. Events kick off on … Continue reading

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RHS Rosemoor Easter events.

Easter Detectives – Who Framed the Easter Bunny? New family mystery trail launches at RHS Garden Rosemoor from Fri 3 – Sun 19 April. Become an Easter Detective – find the clues, solve the crime and rescue the Easter bunny … Continue reading

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Great Torrington community website.

The Great Torrington Regeneration Board, with support from Torridge District Council, Great Torrington Town Council and Devon County Council, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned community website, an important step forward in supporting local businesses, organisations … Continue reading

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The Great British Spring-Clean.

Torridge District Council is proud to be taking part in the Great British Spring Clean 2026, the largest mass-participation environmental campaign in the country. Organised by Keep Britain Tidy, the campaign runs from 13 – 29 March 2026 and encourages … Continue reading

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Changes to recycling collections from 1st April.

Torridge District Council is introducing important changes to its recycling services from 1st April 2026 as part of its ongoing commitment to improving safety and expanding the range of materials residents can recycle. From this date, cartons (Tetra Paks) will … Continue reading

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Bideford Water Fountain now operational.

Torridge District Council is pleased to announce that the Bideford Fountains are now firing again. After 17 years of silence, the water fountains on Bideford Quay have been brought back to life, thanks to Government investment through the Rural England … Continue reading

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Old Bideford Library to be re-purposed.

Torridge District Council announced that it has been granted planning permission to undertake the necessary works to change the use of the former Bideford Library to create a multifunctional sport and fitness facility. The proposed development also includes further internal … Continue reading

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Northam Burrows season tickets available.

Toll charges on Northam Burrows are set to resume on Friday 3 April 2026, and season tickets will be available to purchase from Monday 9 March. Tickets cost £70 (plus an additional £3 postage charge if buying online or over … Continue reading

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Shipping notes No. 251 (February).

Bideford Quay. No commercial shipping this month.   Appledore – in port. Baltic Sun (built 2022); flag Limasol; arrived 4/2, sailed 5/2; dischaged approx. 3,000 tons animal feed.   Yelland Quay. No shipping at Yelland this month.   Regards, Norman. … Continue reading

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Bideford Film Society – March events.

Please also see our website www.bidefordcinema.org.uk All showing at The Theatre, Kingsley School. * * * * Splitsville. (15) 104 mins. Saturday 21 March at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). When Ashley asks for a divorce, the good-natured Carey runs to … Continue reading

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Bideford Phoenix Morris, March.

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