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“LaunchBideford” project.

Torridge District Council has teamed up with SaveTheHighStreet.org and Bideford Town Council to launch an exciting competition designed to reward and elevate new or expanding entrepreneurs. The project, known as LaunchBideford, is offering at least two businesses the chance to … Continue reading

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Shipping notes No. 239 (February).

Bideford Quay. No shipping this month.   Yelland Quay. No shipping this month. Appledore. Atherstone still alongside quay, Quorn in shed. In port – Bremen (ex – Wilsom Limerick, ’18) – built 2012; flag Cyprus; crew & cargo unknown. Bristol … 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. * * * * Mickey 17 (15) (137 mins). Showing Friday 28th and Saturday 29th March 7.30pm (doors open 7.00) Robert Patinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette & Mark … Continue reading

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One Hundred Years Ago – March 1925.

A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during March 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. The coasts all round Devon and Cornwall suffered badly by the gales. Roads at Weare Gifford were impassable to wheeled traffic for a … Continue reading

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Shipping notes No. 238 (January).

Bideford Quay. Mair now based at Bideford.   Appledore. Atherstone still alongside Quay, Quorn in Shed. The cargo vessel Baltic Anka sailed from Appledore 19.13 4th. She had discharged 2,901 tons rape meal. Amedeus – (ex- Hansa Lion ’01, Zeeland … Continue reading

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The Murder Mystery Company.

Are you planning a special event? A Birthday Party, a family celebration a corporate event, or even a charity fund-raiser? Are you looking for a truly memorable way to entertain your guests? Then the cast at ‘Murder We Wrote’ is … Continue reading

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‘Man Down’ mental health support.

    All men welcome to come along to our friendly, non-judgemental and supportive peer support group. Directions:When you get to Marlborough Court, turn left and then left again where the car park is. Look out for the Man Down … Continue reading

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One Hundred Years ago – February 1925.

A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during February 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. Births – at King’s Arms, The Quay, Bideford, to Mr and Mrs Manning, a son; to Mr and Mrs R H Morrow, a … Continue reading

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RHS Rosemoor – 2025 programme.

A packed events programme planned for the whole year at the gorgeous gardens just outside Great Torrington. A highlight is the arrival of the much-loved characters from the children’s classic Guess How Much I Love You, by Sam McBratney and … Continue reading

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‘Bideford Legends’ – 4.

Marsh Farm was built on a low-lying site in Northam Road, prone to flooding, and became derelict and abandoned some time ago. The site has now been redeveloped, with levels raised overall, the stream culverted, and the farmhouse restored to … Continue reading

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British Naturalists’ Association – local events, 2025.

Celebrating Nature and the countryside. The British Naturalists’ Association is a Registered Charity 296551 Please see below our events for 2025. Sunday, April 13th. By popular request a visit to Dunsford Nature Reserve for a level walk beside the River … Continue reading

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Shipping notes No. 237 (December).

Bideford Quay. Trinity House vessel Mair alongside. Appledore. Quorn still in shed, Atherstone alongside quay. In port – Baltic Anka – built 2024: owners unknown; arrived 31/12, sailed 1/1/25; cargo either rape seed or animal feed. Yelland Quay. Deo Gloria … Continue reading

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One Hundred Years Ago – January 1925.

A collection of articles from the ‘Bideford Gazette’ during January 1925, kindly selected by Bideford Community Archive. The eclipse of the sun on 24 January was marred by heavy cloud; the only features noticeable in Bideford were “a darkening of … Continue reading

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Bideford Music Club concert diary.

See also www.bidefordmusicclub.org.uk website. All concerts held in St Mary’s Church, Bideford. Subscription for 6 concerts is £82.50. Subscription for 4 concerts is £61.00 Single ticket at door is £16.50. Payment by cash, cheque or BACS. Students, children and accompanying … Continue reading

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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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