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Get your pet’s microchip checked.
To mark National Microchip Awareness Month, cat and dog owners are being encouraged to put Thursday 26th June into their diaries to come along to Bideford’s Victoria Park (George V Playing Field) between 8:00 am and 10:00 am and Torrington … Continue reading
Support the Globe Hotel Torrington restoration.
Still hunting for the perfect Father’s Day present? Step aside, socks and slippers — this year, give your dad something truly unforgettable: ownership in a local pub! The campaign to revive Great Torrington’s much-loved (but long-neglected) Globe Hotel offers a … Continue reading
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Tagged Community benefit society, Globe Hotel Torrington, Torrington
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RHS Rosemoor – Festival of Roses, 14th June- 13th July.
Festival of Roses, 14 June – 13 July, celebrates 35th Anniversary of the planting of the largest collection in the southwest. The largest collection of roses in the southwest, comprising more than 200 different varieties and over 2,000 specimens at … Continue reading
Bideford Film Society events – June.
Please also see our website www.bidefordcinema.org.uk All showing at The Theatre, Kingsley School. * * * * Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning. (12A) 169 Mins. Friday 20th June 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). Saturday 21st June 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). … Continue reading
North Devon Jazz Club events, June – November.
Events list for North Devon Jazz at Beaver, Appledore, to the end of November. 23 June – Steve Waterman with Ralph Freeman Trio. 7 July – B.D.Lenz Trio. 1 September – Byron Wallen with Craig Milverton Trio. 15 September – … Continue reading
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Tagged Appledore, Beaver Inn, Jazz at the Beaver, North Devon Jazz club
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Shipping notes No. 242 (May).
Bideford Quay. No shipping. The paddle steamer Waverly due 15.15 7th June, departing 16.30. Yelland Quay. No shipping this month. Appledore. Atherstone still alongside the quay . In Port – Jutland – (ex – Ambassadeur 2000, Kliftrans 2016); built 1997; … Continue reading
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Tagged Appledore, Bideford Quay, Bristol Channel, river Torridge, South West, Yelland quay
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One Hundred Years Ago – June 1925.
A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during June 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. www.bidefordarchive.org.uk * * * * * * Jim Hearn and Dora Hoblin are married at St Mary’s Church, Bideford. The marriage took place … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local Business, Local People
Tagged Bideford, Bideford community archive, Bideford Gazette
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Bideford Phoenix Morris events for June.
Bideford Phoenix Morris Dancing Out Dates this coming month: Wednesday 18th June 7.30pm at the Hartland Quay Hotel with Barrel Morris. Wednesday 25th June 7.30pm walking tour of Instow with Borderline Morris. Beginning at the Quay Inn, then the Commodore … Continue reading
Great Torrington Pannier Market refurbishment complete.
The Pannier Market Hall in Great Torrington has recently undergone a significant refurbishment programme to ensure it remains a vibrant hub for residents and visitors alike. As part of the transformation, a set of new doors has been installed, adding … Continue reading
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Tagged Great Torrington, Great Torrington Pannier Market
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The Murder Mystery Company.
www.murderwewrote.co.uk Have You Ever Thought About Murder? Murder We Wrote is North Devon’s premier Murder Mystery Company, based right here in Bideford. MWW is part of Atlantic Coast Theatre, who were previously responsible for many large-scale popular musicals at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlantic Coast Theatre Company, Murder We Wrote, The Murder Mystery Company
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Shipping notes No. 241 (April).
Bideford Quay. Oldenburg has resumed her regular crossing to Lundy from Bideford and Ifrcacombe. Yelland Quay. No shipping this month Appledore. Atherstone still alongside Quay, Quorn still in shed. In port – Fri Ocean – built 2008; flag Bahamas; arrived … Continue reading
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Tagged Appledore, Bideford Quay, Bristol Channel, river Torridge, South West, Yelland quay
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One Hundred Years Ago – May 1925.
A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during May 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. www.bidefordarchive.org.uk * * * * * * While the River Bank and Park Committee’s report was under discussion at the meeting of Bideford … Continue reading
Free guided nature & history walks at Northam Burrows.
We all know that getting out in nature is good for us, but it can be difficult to make time. Join the Northam Burrows Rangers, Finding Nature’s Footprints team and local experts for a walk each month to enjoy some … Continue reading
Work commences on Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre.
Torridge District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Devon-based TMS Maritime to deliver a new Quay Wall at its site at Middle Dock, Appledore – next to the Navantia Shipyard. Early enabling works commenced onsite week beginning 14 … Continue reading
Bideford Bike Nights – summer 2025.
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