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Easter Bank Holiday recycling & waste collections.
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Tagged Easter waste/ recycling collections, recycling, TDC
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Northam Burrows Easter events.
Enjoy the fresh air this Easter with a variety of free exciting activities at Northam Burrows, organised by our dedicated Rangers. From little ones to grown-ups, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy. Events kick off on … Continue reading
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Tagged Easter events, northam, Northam burrows, Northam Burrows rangers, Westward Ho!
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The Great British Spring-Clean.
Torridge District Council is proud to be taking part in the Great British Spring Clean 2026, the largest mass-participation environmental campaign in the country. Organised by Keep Britain Tidy, the campaign runs from 13 – 29 March 2026 and encourages … Continue reading
Changes to recycling collections from 1st April.
Torridge District Council is introducing important changes to its recycling services from 1st April 2026 as part of its ongoing commitment to improving safety and expanding the range of materials residents can recycle. From this date, cartons (Tetra Paks) will … Continue reading
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Tagged batteries, recycling, tetrapaks
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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
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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
Northam Burrows season tickets available.
Toll charges on Northam Burrows are set to resume on Friday 3 April 2026, and season tickets will be available to purchase from Monday 9 March. Tickets cost £70 (plus an additional £3 postage charge if buying online or over … Continue reading
£210,000 refurbishment work to playgrounds.
As part of its commitment to improve play spaces across the district, Torridge District Council has announced that four play areas in East-the-Water, Bideford; Hartland and Winkleigh will undergo £210,000 worth of refurbishment works in February and March 2026. At … Continue reading
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Tagged East the Water, Hartland, TDC, Torridge District Council, Winkleigh
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Guided walks at Northam Burrows.
We all know how beneficial spending time in nature can be, but finding the time isn’t always easy. That’s where the Northam Burrows Rangers’ Free Guided Walks come in! With two different walk styles and plenty to discover along the … Continue reading
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Tagged guided walks, northam, Northam burrows, Northam Burrows rangers
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Winter volunteering at Northam Burrows.
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to spend more time outdoors, learn new skills or meet new people, why not join the Northam Burrows Ranger team for a series of practical conservation tasks this winter! Volunteer recruitment is … Continue reading
The Coastal Rivers Project.
A pioneering partnership between the North Devon World Surf Reserve (NDWSR), the National Trust, Earth Action North Devon (EAND) and the Save the Waves Coalition is driving an ambitious effort to restore and protect North Devon’s rivers, beginning at Combesgate, … Continue reading
‘Bideford Legends’ – 5.
Providence House and Pimlico Place, Bideford. Providence House. Peter Christie, then Mayor of Bideford, unveils the commemorative plaque. __________________________________________________
‘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
“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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“Bideford Legends” – 2.
The Strand Cinema. The Strand Cinema was opened by Maurice Prince, Jewish entrepreneur, in 1938. During the war Maurice was a civil defence warden and he also helped Jewish refugees who were escaping from Nazi persecution by sheltering them in … Continue reading
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Tagged Bideford Legends, Grenville Nursing Home, Strand Cinema Bideford
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