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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

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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

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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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Bideford Library book & craft sale, 14th December.

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Plan for a greener Christmas.

With Christmas just around the corner, Torridge District Council is asking residents to think ahead and to do all they can to reduce waste this Christmas. In the run-up to the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Council will be … Continue reading

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Think before you buy!

Torridge District Council is reminding residents to ‘think before they buy’ for an environmentally friendly festive season. To help residents know what can and can’t be recycled, Torridge District Council has put together a simple reminder to help you make … Continue reading

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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

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Bideford Town Band – carol concerts.

Come and Listen to Bideford Town Band this Christmas Thursday 5th December 6 pm Carols By Candlelight at the Bideford Pannier Market for Children’s Hospice South West Friday 6th December 7.30pm Bideford Town Band Christmas Concert at Bideford Baptist Church, … Continue reading

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Bideford Town Band Christmas Concert, 6th December.

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Bideford Film Society – December & early January events.

Please also see our website www.bidefordcinema.org.uk All showing at The Theatre, Kingsley School. * * * * Gladiator ll (15). Friday 6th & Saturday 7th December – 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm). Starring – Connie Nielsen, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal. Director: … Continue reading

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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

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Bideford’s Victorian Frost Fair, 14th December.

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‘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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1,000 trees to be planted at Gatefield Amenity grassland.

Following public consultation and a vote by the Community and Resources committee, Torridge District Council has announced plans to plant 1,000 trees at Gatefield Amenity Grassland on Londonderry Estate in Bideford. The plans, which are fully funded as part of … Continue reading

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