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Christmas & New Year refuse & recycling dates.
Torridge District Council would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to residents who have continued to boost the recycling rates across the District which now also includes small electrical goods and batteries. While the festive season is a period … Continue reading
The winners of TDC’s refuse vehicle naming competition.
Earlier this year Torridge District Council launched a competition to name two brand new street cleansing vehicles that have recently joined the Council fleet. Over one hundred entries were received with many unique and comic name suggestions. The winning names … Continue reading
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Tagged TDC, Torridge District Council, vehicle naming competition
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Free family events at Northam Burrows.
Looking for something to do between the Christmas and the New Year period and want to get the family out in the fresh air? Then why not join in with some of the activities being organised on Northam Burrows by … Continue reading
One Hundred Years Ago – December 1924.
A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ over December 1924, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. A notable feature of the Christmas was the overwhelming and unprecedented rush on the Bideford Post Office. All previous records were broken by … Continue reading
Carols at St. Margaret’s Church, Northam, 18th December.
“A STAR SHINES BRIGHT.” 7 PM WEDNESDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2024 AT ST MARGARET’S CHURCH NORTHAM. Music @ St Margaret’s Church Northam presents a musical celebration of carols and festive choral arrangements that beautifully depict the Christmas story as well as … Continue reading
Shipping notes no. 236 (November).
Bideford Quay. Oldenburg left Bideford for Sharpness drydocking (via Lundy) 7th. Appledore. Atherstone still alongside the quay, Quorn still in shed. No commercial shipping this month. Yelland Quay. No shipping this month. Bristol Channel observations. 1/11 at 07.52 cargo vessel … Continue reading
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Tagged Appledore, Bideford Quay, Bristol Channel, river Torridge, South West, Yelland quay
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Free parking days in Torridge for December.
This December, Torridge District Council is supporting Small Business Saturday, which aims to highlight small business success and encourage consumers to ‘shop local’ and support local shops, restaurants, and other Torridge businesses. The festive season is an important trading period … Continue reading
Bideford Town Band – carol concerts.
Come and Listen to Bideford Town Band this Christmas Thursday 19th December 6pm Carol playing in Tesco Store, East the Water Saturday 21st December 10.30am -12 noon Carol playing in Mill Street Come Along and Join In Singing Carols at … Continue reading
Bideford Film Society – December & early January events.
Please also see our website www.bidefordcinema.org.uk All showing at The Theatre, Kingsley School. * * * * Paddington in Peru (PG). Saturday 21 December at 5.00pm (doors open 4.30pm). Saturday 28 December at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). Starring – Hugh … Continue reading
Winter birds at Northam Burrows need your protection.
The Rangers at Northam Burrows are advising visitors and residents to be extra vigilant at this time of year, as the area welcomes an influx of winter birds. As some UK birds such as swallows and house martins head off … Continue reading
‘Light up a Life’ for Christmas.
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RHS Rosemoor events in December.
RHS Rosemoor Glows with seasonal delights this winter. You needn’t dread the shorter days and longer nights as the seasons change because there are a host of sensory experiences to enjoy at the beautiful RHS gardens in the heart of … Continue reading
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Tagged christmas carols, illuminations, RHS, RHS Glow, RHS Rosemoor
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Shipping notes No. 235 (October).
Bideford Quay. Trinity House vessel Mair alongside at Bideford for a few days. On the 29th, vessel in Bideford Bay attending to the fairway buoy. Yelland Quay. No shipping this month Appledore. Quorn still inside shed, Atherstone alongside quay, Cargo … Continue reading
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“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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Tagged Bideford, Bideford and Westward Ho! railway, Bideford Legends
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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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Tagged Active Torridge, Bideford 'Old' Library, TDC, Torridge Leisure Centre sevices
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