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Bideford Film Society – June events.
The Devil Wears Prada. (12A) 119 minutes. Saturday 6 June at 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton. ?Stars: Meryl Streep, Anne … Continue reading
Bideford Library’s Chope Collection revitalisation.
Bideford’s Chope Collection being brought to life for a new generation thanks to Heritage Fund grant. On 1st May Libraries Unlimited and dBs Pro announced a £176,351 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for Bideford Retold, a 12-month project … Continue reading
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Tagged Bideford Library, Bideford Retold, Chope collection, Richard Pearse Chope
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Shipping notes No. 253 (April).
Bideford Quay. No commercial shipping at Bideford this month. Yelland Quay. No shipping this month. Appledore. Atherstone still alongside quay. In port – GT Cetus : built 2004; (ex – Blue Star 2004, Beaumonde 2011): flag Antigua & Barbuda: Arrived … Continue reading
Collectors’ exhibition at the Burton, until 19th July.
The Burton at Bideford celebrates the act of collecting this summer in an exhibition which reveals the hidden objects and stories found in front rooms, home museums and storage spaces across the South West of England. This year marks the … Continue reading
Summer volunteering at Northam Burrows.
Volunteer recruitment is now underway for this summer’s programme of conservation activities and beach cleans across Torridge, led by the Northam Burrows Ranger Team. Residents are encouraged to get involved by joining a series of practical conservation days taking place … Continue reading
Dog restrictions at Westward Ho! beach.
As the days grow longer and the weather improves, many residents and visitors will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors, including trips to the beach. With this in mind, Torridge District Council is reminding people that seasonal dog … Continue reading
Who’s looking after your pet(s) while you’re away?
Going on holiday is one of life’s great pleasures, yet for pet owners it can be a bit of a headache. For those who don’t have friends and family who are happy to take care of their animals whilst they … Continue reading
Shipping notes No. 252 (March).
Bideford Quay. On the 19th March the Oldenburg returned after drydocking at Sharpness. Yelland Quay. No shipping. Appledore. In port – ?? Svealand – built 2001; flag Antigua & Barbuda; arrived 2/3, sailed 3/3 ; discharged 3,000 tons … Continue reading
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Tagged Appledore, Bideford Quay, River Taw, river Torridge, Yelland quay
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Bideford Regeneration Strategy, 2026 – 31.
The Bideford Regeneration Board launched its Regeneration Strategy on Thursday 27 March at an event for key regional and national strategic partners, business leaders and local representatives at the Royal Hotel in Bideford. Attendees learned about how the new Masterplan … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Local Business, Local People
Tagged Bideford, Bideford Regeneration Strategy
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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
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
Posted in Environment, Local People
Tagged Bideford, Bideford Quay, Bideford water fountain, TDC, Torridge District Council
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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
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
Beaford Archive – the Lost Decades project.
Beaford – The Lost Decades Project. Calling Bideford people! This is an exciting project from Beaford about their community Old Archive. Take a look at the weblinks below and add any details you can to these wonderful old photographs. Discover … Continue reading
Posted in History, Local People
Tagged Atherington, Beaford Archive, Bideford, Dolton, Hatherleigh, Kings Nympton
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