Bideford Buzz

Posted on 06/07/2010 by Tango Alpha

Welcome to the  on-line edition of the Community Newsletter for Bideford   and adjoining towns, villages, and rural area.

‘Bideford Buzz’ is produced  by a team of volunteers and relies on our local community for articles.   If you are interested in supporting this newsletter we’ll be glad to hear from you.

You can submit your article on disc or by e-mail.    However, ‘snail mail’ is equally acceptable. Material for publication should reach us during the month preceding the month of publication.

Editor – Rose Arno (Bideford Buzz).        

Telephone 07929-976120, or E-mail: [email protected]

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‘Coastwise’ Autumn programme.

Posted on 20/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

www.coastwisenorthdevon.org.uk

[email protected]

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“361 Energy Fair” – Barnstaple Pannier Market, 29th September.

Posted on 20/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

https://energyfair.361energy.org

[email protected]

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“Bideford Legends” – 2.

Posted on 19/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

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 the dressing rooms of the premises.

Here is the Cinema as it was –

 

And how it is now, as “Strand Court” –

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Grenville Nursing Home.

Grenville Nursing Home wasn’t as lucky as Torridge Hospital, next door, which survived as flats, perhaps because it did not have protected status.

Here it is in 2009, before demolition –

All that remains are a couple of walls –

On the site there is now a small playground and housing development –

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Information sought on a wartime evacuee to Bideford.

Posted on 06/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

My father’s name was Anthony Arthur Newman. He was born in 1939, then evacuated from Bristol, I believe in 1942, along with his two brothers – my father was 3, elder brother 4, and younger brother 2 years old.

I have sought out organisations that supported my father with the after affects of life and evacuation and ongoing health problems. I know that he had spoken extensively to at least one of the counsellors in regards to his childhood and evacuation, but after that time, never spoke about it again.

I understand that he was evacuated to Bideford, but I’m afraid I don’t know which part of Bideford he went to. My mother recalls that that is where he was evacuated to, but can recall no detail. All I know is, the boys were evacuated and their sister, who was newly born, stayed in Bristol with my grandmother and grandfather. It all sounds very traumatic.

If anyone can recall any information on his time in Bideford, and if they could communicate by leaving a comment or by writing to [email protected] I would be very grateful.

Rachel Hussain.

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Shamfest 2024 – 20th & 21st September.

Posted on 05/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

RETURN OF BIDEFORD’S CHARITY BEER FESTIVAL?

REAL ale, cider and gin will all be on offer when Sham Fest returns to Bideford..

The event, which launched last year, will be back in September, aiming to raise thousands of pounds for struggling families and the local community.

Sham Fest 2024 takes place at the Pollyfield Centre in Bideford’s East-The-Water on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September.

Organiser Huw Thomas said: “We’re hoping to build on last year with a gin bar to go alongside our selection of real ales and ciders from across the South West”.

The main beneficiary will again be The East-The-Water Community Food Pantry, which provides food and hygiene essentials for those in need, with a particular focus on tackling child food poverty. Other funds will go to the Pollyfield Centre, which is a vital hub for the community and a registered charity.

Brunswick Wharf will be the main sponsor for Sham Fest 24, with other pledges of support coming from local businesses and individuals – plus several of the region’s brewers. This year’s festival ale will be a special brew from East-The-Water’s own Clearwater Brewery.

Last year’s inaugural festival raised just over £1,500 and it’s hoped to at least double that in 2024.

Huw said: “East-The-Water has a great sense of community but there are a shocking number of people who are struggling to put food on the tables for themselves and their families.?

“The Food Pantry is a lifeline for many but it relies on donations for everything it does.”

He added: “The Pollyfield plays a key role in our community. A new team have been running the centre for the past year or so and they’ve made a huge number of improvements, making the centre much more welcoming and attractive for everyone who uses it”.

?Sham Fest is also hoping to enlist more sponsors. For more information, see the Sham Fest page on Facebook or email [email protected]

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Eco Fair, South Molton – 22nd September.

Posted on 04/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

Eco Fair at South Molton.

On Sunday 22nd September, South Molton Pannier Market will be open from 11.00 -4pm for a captivating Eco Fair. Come along to see that Eco can be much more inventive and exciting than a load of old lentils and hair shirts. From bike mechanics to wood turning, the fair will showcase local traders and a range of charities, especially those focusing on the natural environment.

There will also be refreshments, children’s activities, Performance area, South Molton Eco-link groups, and a wonderful exhibition of drawings and letters by children from the Global South.

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Shipping notes No. 233 (August).

Posted on 02/09/2024 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay.

No commercial shipping at Bideford.

Yelland Quay.

No shipping in last month.

Appledore.

Quorn still in shipyard. Atherstone at the quay.

For the fist time in 19 months a commercial ship came into the river and berthed at Harland and Wolff berth Appledore –

Noodvlielt : flag Madeira : from Ternezem to Appledore : crew Dutch : arrived 20/8, sailed 23/8 : cargo 3,600 tons of rape seed for Mole Valley farmers & others.

Bristol Channel Observations.

1/8 at 08.08 cargo vessel Arklow Fern, 4,972 tons d.w., owners Arklow Shipping Eire, outward bound from Swansea having sailed at 04.56. At 10.23 cargo vessel Wilson Cadiz, 4,432 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 04.47.

2/8 at 08.25 cargo vessel Rix Union, 4,247 tons d.w., owners Coalmar Shipping Ltd Latvia, inward bound for Cardiff. At 15.33 cargo vessel Wilson Davanger, 3,783 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Cardiff. At 17.14 cargo vessel Isartal, 3,711 tons d.w., owners Isartal Schiffahtrs UG Germany, inward bound for Avonmouth.

3/8 at 08.11 vehicle carrier Michigan Highway, 17,673 tons d.w., owners Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 19.12 vehicle carrier Grande Detroit, 12,429 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 11.01 6th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 06.20).

4/8 at 06.12 tanker Thun Genius, 7,559 tons d.w., owners Thun Tankers BV Sweden, inward bound for Cardiff. At 11.56 vehicle carrier Eurocargo Valencia, 15,500 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Euromed SPA Italy, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 07.56.

5/8 at 16.58 cargo vessel Pernille, 3,402 tons d.w., owners Pernille Interscan GMBH Germany, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 16.01 hrs 30th (previously at anchor in Blue Anchor bay awaiting orders). At 18.08 cargo vessel Wilson Flushing, 4,321 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Cardiff.

6/8 at 07.10 cargo vessel Vitality, 4,181 tons d.w., owners Casper Chartering Ltd Immingham, inward bound for Newport. At 15.36 vehicle carrier Auto Energy, 16,988 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.

7/8 at 13.47 vehicle carrier Pleiades Spirit, 17,424 tons d.w., owners Racoon Navigation Inc Japan, inward bound for Portbury.

8/8 at 05.26 vehicle carrier Morning Cecilie, 22,699 tons d.w., owners Eukor Car Carriers Inc South Korea, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 00.23.

9/8 at 15.12 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.13 vehicle carrier Eurocargo Istanbul, 14,413 tons d.w., owners Malta Motorway of the Sea Malta, inward bound for Portbury.

10/8 at 15.58 cargo vessel Frederik, 4,508 tons d.w., owners Frederik Hermann Lohmann Germany, outward bound from Blue Anchor Bay having sailed at 12.42 and previously discharged at Newport. At 16.24 cargo vessel Johann, 4,400 tons d.w., owners Eroon Alpha Ltd Antigua and Barbuda, inward bound for Avonmouth.

11/8 at 05.25 vehicle carrier Autostar, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 16.50 vehicle carrier Graceful Leader, 20,886 tons d.w., owners Ray Car Carriers Ltd Isle of Man, inward bound for Portbury. At 19.46 cargo vessel Kalli G, 3,798 tons d.w., owners Kalli and Gerdes Schiffahrts Germany, inward bound for Cardiff.

12/8 at 16.29 container vessel Encounter, 9,335 tons d.w., owners Encounter Bewarrder B.V. Netherlands, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 11.36.

13/8 at 08.25 vehicle carrier Grande Detroit, 12,420 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury.

16/8 at 08.57 bulk carrier Bunun Hero, 37,811 tons d.w., owners Wisdom Marine Lines SA Panama, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 03.49.

17/8 at 11.02 container vessel Elbteam, inward bound for Portbury. At 10.05 vehicle carrier Grande Italia, 12,594 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury. At 10.07 vehicle carrier California Highway, 18,644 tons d.w., owners Kawaski Kisen K.K.Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 05.01. At 18.45 cargo vessel Glen, inward bound for Cardiff.

20/8 at 10.14 tanker Starling, 74,033 tons d.w., owners Straits Tanker L 1 Group Singapore, inward bound for Portbury with jet fuel. (Seen again at 20.12 23rd outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 12.31).

21/8 at 11.05 vehicle carrier Emerald Leader, inward bound for Portbury. At 14.07 cargo vessel Arklow Clipper, owners Arklow Shipping Eire, inward bound for Sharpness.

22/8 at 05.22 container vessel Containership V111, owners German, inward bound for Portbury.

23/8 at 16.25 bulk carrier Veloce, 83,410 tons d.w., owners Great Veloce Ltd Greece, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 08.26 28th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 02.40).

25/8 at 12.20 cargo vessel Nicola L, 4,995 tons d.w., owners Nicola L Herman Lohmann Germany, inward bound for Newport. At 15.42 chemical tanker Stolt Sanderling, 4,453 tons d.w., owners Brovig Stainless BV Netherlands, outward bound from Barry having sailed at 11.24. At 15.54 tanker Thun London, 18,684 tons d.w., owners Thun Tankers B.V Sweden, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 10.21. At 16.05 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 09.31.

26/8 at 14.58 cargo vessel Arklow Valley, 5,169 tons d.w., owners Avoca Shipping B.V. Eire, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 11.45 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Greece, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 22.41 10th (had been anchored in Blue Anchor Bay awaiting orders). At 17.48 cargo vessel Eems Dart, 3,725 tons d.w., owners Amny Dollard B.V. Netherlands, inward bound for Cardiff.

27/8 at 14.25 bulk carrier Rostrum America, 40,007 tons d.w., owners Rostrum America Ltd Germany, outward bound from Port Talbot having sailed at 10.14.

29/8 at 11.24 vehicle carrier Auto Aspire, 12,452 tons d.w. owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.

30/8 at 05.26 tanker Angelina Amoretti, 23,740 tons d.w., owners Emiliana Spa Italy, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 07.57 bulk carrier Macaw Arrow, 60,940 tons d.w., owners Fjeldholman Shipping Norway, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 02.08. At 10.20 ro-ro vessel City of Hamburg, 3,546 tons d.w., owners Airbus SAS France, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 10.46 31st outward bound from Portbury having sailed from Portbury at 06.34). At 14.29 cargo vessel Kalli G, 3,798 tons d.w., owners Kalli & Derres Schiffahtrs Germany, inward bound for Cardiff.

31/8 at 08.55 cargo vessel Arklow Castle, 5,000 tons d.w., owners Avoca Shipping Eire, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 02.50. At 14.30 cargo vessel Eems Dollard, inward bound for Sharpness

Regards,

Norman.

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Bideford Film Society – September events.

Posted on 30/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

Please see our website for up-to-date film times and dates

www.bidefordcimema.org.uk

Our programme for September is as follows, all showing at Kingsley School theatre:

 

Blink Twice (15).

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st September. 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm).

Staring – Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Alia Shawkat & Christian Slater. Directed by Zoë Kravitz.

When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality.

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Firebrand (15).

Friday 27th & Saturday 28th September. 7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm).

Staring – Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Junia Rees & Ruby Bentall. Directed by Karim Aïnouz.

Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent, while the tyrant battles abroad. When the King returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival.

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“Bideford Legends” – 1.

Posted on 28/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

Introducing “Bideford Legends”.

My name is Tanya Harrison, I was born abroad and came to live in Bideford in 2017. By profession I am a Teacher of English to foreign students, not a photographer, not a writer, not an expert or historian. I don’t drive which makes me walk a lot, I am attentive to details and curious about the place. Bideford has its unique historical character which is worth memorising.

The aim of my project “Bideford Legends” (FB Bideford Legends) is to show the beauty of the buildings or images that are not very noticeable and sometimes forgotten, to highlight a different view on ordinary things and to encourage our community to share their priceless memories, knowledge, and experience.

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Bideford Carnegie (“Old”) Library.

Now they say the old Library will be converted, probably into a gym.

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Bideford Hospital.

The former Torridge Hospital, which was built as a workhouse. It still looks magnificent but it is said that people didn’t like going there because of its past.

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‘Letters from the Global South’ exhibition.

Posted on 23/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

SCHOOL CHILDREN’S LETTERS PUT CLIMATE CRISIS INTO PERSPECTIVE IN

NORTH DEVON EXHIBITION.

A pop-up exhibition called Letters from the Global South is coming to North Devon and Torridge in September to highlight the impact of the climate and nature crisis on vulnerable communities across the world. The exhibition will be available to view in Barnstaple, Bideford, South Molton, and Torrington and is free and open to everyone. Local schools are being encouraged to attend.

Created using letters and pictures by school children from countries like Nigeria, Pakistan, and South Africa, the exhibition seeks to show how the crisis is affecting people in the world’s most vulnerable communities. The exhibition has travelled around the UK visiting London, Edinburgh, Shropshire, and Bristol.

Dr Alessandra Palange, the exhibition’s curator, says: ‘We asked children around the world to tell us how the climate and nature crisis is affecting their everyday lives. Within a few months, we received hundreds of handwritten letters, emails, photos and drawings from communities already experiencing the very real impacts of climate change and environmental destruction. The power of the exhibition comes from letting us hear the voices of people who we would otherwise never know existed. These are ordinary people, just like us, who live in communities that are on the frontlines of climate breakdown.’

Letters from the Global South, created by Zero Hour and Muslims Declare, is designed to raise awareness about the crossparty Climate and Nature Bill that is returning to Parliament this autumn. The CAN Bill aims to ensure the UK does its bit to keep to the 1.5C climate target agreed at Paris in 2015, as well as halting and reversing UK nature loss by 2030. It has the support of 160 MPs from all the main parties and is backed by over 365 local authorities across the UK including Devon County Council, North Devon, East Devon, Mid Devon Councils; and Barnstaple, Bideford, and Great Torrington Town Councils.

The Bill also has the support of national organisations like The Women’s Institute and The Co-operative Bank, as well as celebrities including wildlife expert Chris Packham, chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, and businesswoman Deborah Meaden from TV’s Dragon’s Den. Over 200 leading UK climate and nature scientists support it.

Cathy Slaughter from Bideford, who is looking after the exhibition during its stay in North Devon and Torridge, says: ‘I wanted to bring Letters from the Global South here because it really engages people about this issue. The letters and pictures remind us that the choices we make here in Devon have huge consequences for other people around the world, often those much less privileged than us. As the world gets hotter and hotter, the biggest thing we can do to help is call on our politicians to take meaningful action on the crisis by backing the Climate and Nature Bill in Parliament. We’re encouraging residents to write to their MP after seeing the exhibition and ask them to back the Bill this autumn when it returns to Parliament.’

The exhibition is free to attend at the following venues and dates:

Venues and dates:

17 – 21 September: The Library, South Molton, normal library opening hours.

22 September: Eco Fair at The Pannier Market, South Molton, 11am–4pm.

24 – 28 September: The Pannier Market Barnstaple, normal opening hours.

30 September – 4 October: Great Torrington School (for school groups only; viewings by appointment with school office).

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Burrows Rangers seek volunteers for autumn/ winter.

Posted on 20/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

The Northam Burrows rangers are preparing for a busy Autumn of nature conservation work, and the call has gone out for volunteers to help with the next round of vital tasks. Help from volunteers to look after the Country Park and other Local Nature Reserves is crucial for the protection of the local environment but also offers a great way for people to get outdoors, keep fit and have some fun with like-minded people.

The ranger team has organised a full programme of events for the community to get involved in, with an opportunity to discover more about nature and learn some new skills.

Events include:

Sunday 29 September – Marine Conservation Society Great British Beach Clean (11am-1pm) Westward Ho! Slipway.

Wednesday 2 October – Wildflower verge management – Polyfield, East-the-Water.

Wednesday 16 October – Dune fencing, Northam Burrows.

Sunday 20 October – British Beach Clean (11am-1pm) Westward Ho! Slipway.

Wednesday 6th November – Bramble control, Northam Burrows.

Wednesday 20 November – Reed bed management and path improvements, Kenwith Valley.

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WHOBIDARTS exhibition, until 13th October.

Posted on 16/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

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Shipping notes No. 232 (July).

Posted on 04/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay.

No shipping since last issue.

Yelland Quay.

No shipping this month.

Appledore.

Quorn still in shed, Atherstone moved to river berth.

Bristol Channel Observations.

1/7 at 09.30 vehicle carrier Swallow Ace, 18,806 tons d.w., owners Mitsui OSK Line Ltd Japan, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 05.42. At 17.50 cargo vessel Bimi, 2,353 tons d.w., owners Misje Bulk AS Norway, inward bound for Newport.

2/7 at 10.58 vehicle carrier Auto Energy, 16,000 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 11.17 cargo vessel Eems Delf, 3,850 tons d.w., owners Eems Delf BV Netherlands, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 03.41.

3/7 at 06.20 cargo vessel Eems Tjonger, 3,741tons d.w., owners Tjonger Shipping BV Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness. At 06.43 chemical tanker Stolt Kingfisher, 5,890 tons d.w., owners Sea 139 Leasing Co Ltd Netherlands – vessel had previously discharged at Avonmouth so presume she had been tank cleaning.

4/7 at 09.50 vehicle carrier Auto Energy, 13,000 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 03.22.

6/7 at 10.35 cargo vessel Barent, 3,701 tons d.w., owners Waterway Shipping Ltd Lithuania, inward bound for Birdport. (Seen again at 05.06 10th outward bound from Birdport having sailed at 21.58 9t ). At 11.41 cargo vessel Celtic Explorer, 3,875 tons d.w., owners Charles W Willie & Co Cardiff, inward bound for Sharpness.

7/7 at 11.24 cargo vessel Hav Snapper, 3,014 tons d.w., owners Hav Bulk AS Norway, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 11.21 vehicle carrier Wisdom Ace, 19,227 tons d.w., owners Cypress Maritime /Koyo Shosen Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.33 cargo vessel Spanaco Progress, 7,601 tons d.w., owners Spanaco Five Ltd Germany, inward bound for Cardiff .

8/7 at 05.47 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 14.43 cargo vessel Arklow Venture, 5,164 tons d.w., owners Ferrybank Shipping BV Eire, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 14.46 heavy lift vessel Meri, 4,835 tons d.w., owners Meriavra OY Finland, inward bound for Newport.

11/7 at 05.28 cargo vessel Wilson Sky, 4,263 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning AS Norway, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 23.39 10th.

12/7 at 05.47 cargo vessel Celtic Explorer, 3,875 tons d.w., owners Charles W Willie & Co Cardiff, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 22.45 11th.

13/7 at 05.37 bulk carrier Teal Arrow, 36,466 tons d.w., owners Gearbulk Shipowning Ltd Norway, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 00.21. At 06.25 cargo vessel Troubadour, 2,570 tons d.w., owners Baltnautic Shipping Ltd Lithuania, inward bound for Sharpness. At 14.16 vehicle carrier Grande Detroit,12,429 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 09.29. At 16.37 vehicle carrier Auto Advance, 12,475 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.

14/7 at 17.15 vehicle carrier Auto Eco, 16,995 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.42 container vessel Encounter, 9,335 tons d.w., owners Encounter Bewaarder BV J.R. Shipping Netherlands, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 12.26. At 18.12 cargo vessel Wilson Pola, 4,690 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Newport. At 18.12 bulk carrier HG. Perth, 29,966 tons d.w., owners RTA Perth Ltd China, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 11.06.

15/7 at 07.25 container vessel Maike D, 7,944 tons d.w., owners Maike Schiffahrts GMBH Germany, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 18.24 16th having sailed from Portbury at 13.25).

16/7 at 10.42 cargo vessel Fluvious Plym, 3,111tons d.w., owners Fluvious Plym B.V Netherlands, inward bound for Shapness. At 19.17 cargo vessel Eems Tjonger, 3,741 tons d.w., owners Tjonger Shipping BV Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness.

19/7 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 16.06 cargo vessel Astrid Erica, 4,985 tons d.w., owners Arundo AS Norway, inward bound for Cardiff. At 15.26 survey vessel Fuoro Seacher, outward bound from Cardiff having sailed at 08.05.

20/7 at 09.18 cargo vessel Vertom Karianne, 3,597 tons d.w., owners Gata None Salor Vertom Bojen Germany, inward bound for Sharpness. At 10.55 cargo vessel FDJ Ijsselstroom, 3,177 tons d.w., owners RDJ Ijsselstroom Netherlands, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 17.02 17th having been anchored in Blue Anchor bay awaiting orders.

22/7 15.27 vehicle carrier Morning Celesta, 21,055 tons d.w., owners Celesta Maritime Ltd South Korea, inward bound for Portbury. At 18.33 container vessel Aila, 11,497 tons d.w., owners Langh Shipping Finland, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 08.19.

23/7 at 14.17 cargo vessel Gerd, 4,765 tons d.w., owners Gerd Shipping Ltd Turkey, inward bound for Cardiff.

24/7 at 05.28 vehicle carrier Eurocargo Istanbul, 14,413 tons d.w., owners Malta Motorway of the Sea Malta, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 00.40. At 13.29 vehicle carrier Auto Advance, 12,457 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 06.41 hrs 26th having sailed from Portbury at 02.20). At 18.05 vehicle carrier Auto Aspire, 12,452 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury,

25/7 at 11.53 cargo vessel Eems Delf, 3,850 tons d.w., owners Eems Delf B.V Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness. (Seen again at 07.25 28th outward bound from Sharpnesss having sailed at 23.51 27th). At 17.58 vehicle carrier Eurocargo Cagliari, 12,780 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Euromed S.A Italy, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 16.57 27th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 13.00). At 18.23 cargo vessel Lady Anne-Lynn, owners Wijnne & Barends Cargodoors -en- Agentuurkkantiren BV Netherlands, outward bound from Sharpness having sailed at 10.06.

26/7 at 06.10 container vessel Maike D, 7,944 tons d.w., owners Maike Schiffahrts GMBH Germany, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 01.16.

27/7 at 09.16 vehicle carrier Grande Spagne, 12,594 tons d.w., owners Grimaldi Line of Italy, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 19.55 28th outward bound from Portbury, having sailed at 15.15). At 09.43 cargo vessel Pernille, 3,492 tons d.w., owners Pernille Interscan GMBH Germany, inward bound for Newport. At 16.42 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Ltd Greece, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 05.20 29th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 23.25 28th).

28/7 at 05.25 cargo vessel Medal, 4,950 tons d.w., owners Vizcania Balear Navigacion Spain, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 22.59 27th. At 17.27 chemical tanker Stolt Seagull, 5,846 tons d.w., owners Stolt Seagull B.V. Netherlands, inward bound for Barry.

29/7 at 05.15 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Ltd Greece, inward bound for Portbury..

30/7 at 10.44 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. At 17.12 vehicle carrier Vega Leader, 16,396 tons d.w., owners Latte Maritime SA Japan, inward bound for Portbury.

31/7 at 09.22 vehicle carrier Traviata, 23,889 tons d.w., owners Wallenius Wilhelmsen Sweden and Norway, inward bound for Portbury.

Regards,

Norman.

People enjoying the day at the quayside – Waverly calls in June.

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‘Postcard Pals’ at Bideford Library.

Posted on 01/08/2024 by Tango Alpha

I would like to draw your readers’ attention to a project we are launching in Torridge called Postcard Pals.

This is a project which encourages people to micro volunteer by designing and writing a postcard to a stranger. I have several groups of volunteers who will be meeting to create the postcards and I now need people in the Torridge community to register as recipients.

The recipient can choose whether to receive a postcard monthly from a different stranger, or they can register to receive a postcard and to write one back. Bideford Library will provide the postcards and resources and organise the delivery and collection of the postcards so everyone’s details will be protected. The aim is to give people who may feel lonely or isolated a way of feeling connected without having to leave their home.

Sarah,

Libraries Unlimited.

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Shipping notes No. 231 (June).

Posted on 06/07/2024 by Tango Alpha

Bideford Quay.

Waverly paid another visit to Bideford on 19/6 – two visits within one month, after an absence ot 40 years! She berthed at 16.00 and departed with a full load of passengers at 17.10.

 

Appledore.

Quorn and Atherstone still at shipyard.

Yelland Quay.

No shipping this month.

Bristol Channel Observations.

1/6 at 10.42 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. At 19.33 vehicle carrier Grand Victory, 18,299 tons d.w., owners Dynamic Inventor Marine SA Hong Kong, inward bound for Portbury.

2/6 at 06.53 vehicle carrier Emerald Leader, 10,821 tons d.w., owners Francis Maritima SA 18299 Norway, inward bound for Portbury.

3/6 at 10.47 bulk carrier Aastun, 6,355 tons d.w., owners Aasnes Bulk Norway, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 15.50 tanker Sten Bothnia, 16,611 tons d.w., owners Stenship Norway, inward bound for Avonmouth.

4/6 at 06.46 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Co Greece, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 12.07 6th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 07.34). At 17.32 vehicle carrier Grand Dahlia, 18,054 tons d.w., owners Dynamic Explorer Marine SA Hong Kong, inward bound for Portbury.

6/6 at 10.08 cargo vessel Fluvious Plym, 3,211 tons d.w., owners Fluvious Plym BV Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness. At 11.49 container vessel MSC Tamishka, 16,959 tons d.w., owners Embla Ocean Way Ltd Cyprus, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again 8th outward bound from Portbury having sailing at 23.08 7th). At 11.51 bulk carrier Federal Barents, 34,564 tons d.w., owners Federal Atlantic Ltd Canada, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 06.36. At 15.58 bulk carrier Despina K, 32648 tons d.w., owners St Despina Shipping Corp Greece, inward bound for Newport. At 16.03 cargo vessel Vertom Isa, 3,586 tons d.w., owners Haye Ikenson Vertom Bojen Germany, inward bound for Sharpness .

7/6 at 06.29 cargo vessel Wilson Luga, 2,518 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Newport. At 19.24 cargo vessel Rix Amber, 3,575 tons d.w., owners Rix-Ruby Shipping Ltd Latvia, inward bound for Sharpness.

8/6 at 07.11 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Co Greece, inward bound for Portbury .

9/6 at 16.05 bulk carrier Optimana, 57,599 tons d.w., owners Masterbulk AS Singapore, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 16.51 13th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 11.01 13th ).

10/6 at 10.24 cargo vessel Barent Finn, 3,807 tons d.w., owners Barent Fin GMBH & Co KG Germany, inward bound for Newport.

11/6 at 09.07 dredger City of Cardiff, 2,750 tons d.w., owners LTM Western Ltd UK 3697, inward bound for Avonmouth.

12/6 at 15.45 cargo vessel Wilson Gaeta, 3,697 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, inward bound for Newport.

13/6 at 18.40 cargo vessel Biscay Fin, 3,806 tons d.w., owners Biscay Fin GMBH & Co KG Germany, outward bound from Cardiff having sailed at 13.26.

14/6 at 14.16 cargo vessel Spanaco Progress, 7,601 tons d.w., owners Spanaco Five Ltd Germany, inward bound for Newport. At 4.42 cargo vessel Kalli G, 3,798 tons d.w., owners Kalli G Gerdes Schiffahrts Germany, inward bound for Newport.

15/6 at 05.16 vehicle carrier Neptune Dynamis, 6,850 tons d.w., owners Dynamis Shipping Co Greece, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 23.10 14th. At 18.08 vehicle carrier Coral Leader, 10,859 tons d.w., owners Kujyukuri Maritima SA Norway, inward bound for Portbury.

16/6 at 06.13 vehicle carrier Thermoplyae, 23,786 tons d.w., owners Wallenius Wilhelmsem Sweden and Norway, outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 00.01. At 08.23 bulk carrier Bar, 35,000 tons d.w., owners Barska Plovidbaad Montenegro, outward bound from Avonmouth having sailed at 02.16. At 10.13 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.

17/6 at 05.24 cargo vessel Friedhelm, 3,803 tons d.w., owners Friedhelm Schiffahrts Germany, inward bound for Cardiff. At 11.48 vehicle carrier Neptune Aegli, 6,580 tons d.w., owners Aegli Shipping Greece, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 10.24 18th outward bound from Portbury having having sailed at 06.44). At 14.35 cargo vessel Wilson Odra, 2,455 tons d.w., owners Wilson Shipowning Norway, outward bound from Blue Anchor Bay having sailed at 10.33, having previously discharged at Cardiff.

18/6 at 07.59 cargo vessel Helena Julie, 13,777 tons d.w., owners Risor Bulk 1 As Netherlands, inward bound for Cardiff.

19/6 at 08.17 vehicle carrier Mermaid Ace, 18,828 tons d.w., owners Prosper World Marine Co Ltd Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 08.24 cargo vessel Eems Runner, 5,019 tons d.w., owners Eems Runner BV Netherlands, inward bound for Cardiff. At 12.00 bulk carrier SSI Nemesis, 56,023 tons d.w., owners Oceano Shipping Dubai, inward bound for Portbury.

20/6 at 05.38 tanker Chem Star, 11,564 tons d.w., owners Chem Star Shipping Pte Singapore, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 10.48 vehicle carrier Garnet Ace, 18,740 tons d.w., owners Lucia Navigation SA Panama Japan, inward bound for Portbury.

21/6 at 12.35 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury.

22/6 at 10.35 chemical tanker Stolt Jaeger, 5,844 tons d.w., owners Stolt Jaeger BV Netherlands, inward bound for Barry.

24/6 at 10.35 vehicle carrier Thor Highway, 19,210 tons d.w., owners Soct Holdings Liberia SA Panama Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 11.04 cargo vessel Arklow Vale, 5,158 tons d.w., owners Avoca Shipping BV Netherlands, inward bound for Avonmouth.

25/6 at 05.35 cargo vessel Fast Herman, 3,480 tons d.w., owners Fast Line Belgium B.V Belgium, inward bound for Sharpness. At 18.57 cargo vessel Celtic Crusader, 5,500 tons d.w., owners Charles W Willie and Co Cardiff, inward bound for Newport.

26/6 at 19.45 cargo vessel Celtic Commader, 5,699 tons d.w., owners Charles W Willie & Co Cardiff, inward bound for Cardiff.

27/6 at 13.53 vehicle carrier Swallow Ace, 18,864 tons d.w., owners Mitsui OSK Line Ltd Japan, inward bound for Portbury. At 14.14 vehicle carrier Autosun, 6,670 tons d.w., owners Uniperssoal Madeira, inward bound for Portbury. (Seen again at 06.52 30th outward bound from Portbury having sailed at 02.32 30th). At 18.54 cargo vessel Eems Delf, 3,850 tons d.w., owners Eems Delf B.V Netherlands, inward bound for Sharpness.

28/6 at 05.11 cargo vessel Hav Sander, 2,999 tons d.w., owners Hav Bulk As Norway, inward bound for Sharpness. At 05.13 cargo vessel Vitality, 4,181 tons d.w., owners Casper Chartering Ltd Immingham, inward bound for Newport. At 06.15 cargo vessel Elsborg, 3,609 tons d.w., owners Eems Beheer BV Netherlands, inward bound for Newport. At 07.11 cargo vessel Georgios Alexios, 5,241 tons d.w., owners Vertom Jeannet GMBH & Co K>G, outward bound from Newport having sailed at 23.07 27th.

30/6 at 16.40 cargo vessel Schouwenbank, 4,995 tons d.w., owners Bankship 111 B,V Netherlands, inward bound for Avonmouth. At 17.56 cargo vessel Arklow Cadet, 5,085 tons d.w., owners Crinnis Shipping Ltd Eire, inward bound for Sharpness,

Regards,

Norman.

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