Insight North Devon
April 2023
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April 2023
Hello and welcome to the April edition.
Yippee, the clocks have now gone forward (as of 26th March) and the evenings are getting longer and hopefully warmer.
Thank you for the many entries that we received for the Tina Turner tribute tickets, we hope the winner enjoyed the performance.
Of course, Easter is now just around the corner Good Friday is on 7th April which marks a long Easter bank holiday weekend for us all. We hope you enjoy your weekend and the children enjoy their Easter breaks from school.
We also have St George’s Day on 23rd April.
Have an awesome April, enjoy your hot cross buns and chocolate and enjoy the lighter evenings.
See you next month, Lisa
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Do you find it difficult to get out and about?
Go North Devon Ring & Ride have a varied timetable of forthcoming trips to Barnstaple town centre, local supermarkets, visits to local attractions, garden centres and pub lunches.
If you use a walker or frame, struggle with steps or need to travel in your own wheelchair, the minibus is specially adapted with a tail lift.
For more information or to book call us on 01271 328866 or visit www.gonorthdevon.co.uk for our latest timetables (registration and bookings - Mon to Fri 09.00-12.30pm.)
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ROCK PARK BOWLING CLUB
LADIES MILE, BARNSTAPLE, EX32 9AH
www.rockparkbowlingclub.co.uk
Our club will be hosting an open day on Sunday 30th April 2023 from 10.00 till 16.00.
Everyone is welcome to join us whether you have played bowls before or not.
Coaching & Equipment will be available together with some members who will offer you help and all we ask would be that you wear flat bottomed shoes.
Tea, coffee etc will be served throughout the day and the bar will be open.
The club organises both friendly and competitive matches throughout the season together with social events and annual tours.
For further information please contact our secretary on 01271 371808 or by email at jn.rpbc.sec@gmail.com
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INDEX OF CLUBS INDEX OF CLUBS INDEX OF CLUBS
Abbey Gateway Club
ADVANCED MOTORCYCLING
Aikido - Braunton Club
Air Training Corps, Barnstaple
Army Cadet Force (N Devon)
Art for Leisure & Pleasure
(Drawing & Painting Club)
Atlantic Coast Theatre
Ballroom and Sequence Dancing
Barnstaple Amateur Boxing Club
Barnstaple Bridge Club
Barnstaple Bowling Club
Barnstaple Camera Club
Friday 6.45 - 8.45pm (during term times) - Pilton Community College
Contact: Amanda on 07988 797785
18 years old and over - social gatherings for adults with Email: abbeygateway@gmail.com learning difficulties/disabilities
Devon Advanced Motorcyclists
Tuesdays
Monday & Thursdays 7pm - 9.30pm - (13 - 18 year olds)
TA Centre, Barnstaple
Various detachments across North Devon
St John’s Community Centre, Barnstaple
Thursday 1.30 - 4.00pm
Contact: martinr4014@icloud.com
Contact: Jenny on 01769 560605
Contact: Glyn on 01271 370863
Contact: Captain Trevor Gayton HQ on 01271 342296
Contact: Sylvia on 07500 380993
Main Productions happen once a year at Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple. Our rehearsals tend to be Barnstaple based (often at Landkey Primary School) and happen on Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays in the run info@atlanticcoasttheatre.co.uk up to the main show.
Contact: 08456 521524
Contact: Tom on 01271 329013 Centre - 7.30 - 10pm
1st and 3rd Sunday in month - Roundswell Community
Mon, Wed, Friday 6-7.30pm
Atlantic Coast Gym, Rackfield Court, Barnstaple
Contact: Mark on 07749 231121 marksimpson1958@hotmail.co.uk
Roundswell Community Centre. Thursdays 7pm - 10.30pm
Members £2, Non members £3
Contact: Carol on 01271 343394
Summer Bowling and Winter Social activities, Ashleigh Road, Barnstaple. Times & dates vary during winter for social activities, bowling starts
Contact: in early April Leonie Joachim-Rowe on 01271 327409
Every Thursday. Summer Programme, see http://www.barnstaplecameraclub.co.uk for details.
Contact: Terri on 07771 343789 See www.barnstaplecameraclub.co.uk for programme details
Barnstaple Chess Club Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm
Barnstaple & District Wine Circle
Barnstaple Floral Art Club
Barnstaple Jubilee Singers
Barnstaple Conservative Club, 13 Boutport Street, EX31 1RW
2nd Wednesday of the month - Fremington Village Hall
4th Monday of the month - Fremington Parish Hall - 7pm
Wednesday at 7.30pm - Christchurch, Bear Street, B’ple
Barnstaple Ladies Choir email barnstapleladieschoir@gmail.com or our Facebook page
Barnstaple and N Devon Caged Bird Society
Barnstaple Macular Support Group
Barnstaple Male Voice Choir
Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club
Barnstaple Sea Cadets
1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Corner House, B’ple
Queen's Theatre, 4th Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am
Mondays at 7.30pm, Fremington Community Primary School
Contact: Graham Jones - grjones88@aol.com
Contact: Linda on 01271 328336
Contact: Jenny on 07968109378
Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432
Contact: 01271 376920
Contact: Sue on 07723 701 578
Contact: 01271 830575/07919887870
See our website www.barnstaplemalevoicechoir.co.uk or our grahamlang@btinternet.com Facebook page for contact details.
Regularly row on the River Taw, taster sessions for secretary@barnstaplepilotgigclub.co.uk
newcomers ww.barnstaplepilotgigclub@googlemail.com
Monday & Thursday evenings 7-9pm Rolle Quay, Barnstaple 01271 379169
TS Valiant seacadetsbarnstaple@gmail.com
Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band
Barnstaple U3a
Barum Boxing Club
Beavers - 1st Fremington
Wednesday 6.30 - 9pm - The Barnstaple Youth House, Market Street Contact: Joy Cann on 01271 323158
Barnstaple email: Andrew.cann1@btopenworld.com
Meet 1st Thursday of month in Roundswell Community Hall Contact: Roger Bray on 01271 371506 for our coffee meeting which usually includes an interesting speaker
Mon, Wed & Fri 6-7pm Juniors & 7-8.30pm Seniors
Barum Boxing Club, Rolle Quay, Barnstaple
Monday 5.30
Contact: 07855 824317
- £2.00 per family, 50p additional childrenContact: 01271 267303 www.bishopstawtonpreschool.co.uk
Bonsai Society - North Devon www.bonsai-northdevon.co.uk
Contact: Roy on 01398 341440/ 2nd Mon of the month at 7.30pm Alan on 01271 322916
Borderline Morris Dancing Various locations - see website, www.borderlinemorris.org bag@borderlinemorris.org
Bosom Buddies - 1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Barnstaple Rugby Club
Bowling Club - United Services
Contact: Lesley on 01271 865580/
Contact: Chris on 07714 365273/ info@unitedservicesbowlingclub.co.uk Liz on 01271 314306
The Green, Pottington Road, Barnstaple
Breast Cancer Support Group 07874 088828
Braunton Camera Club
Breast Feeding Support Group
Bridge Group
British Cactus & Succulent Society
British Naturalists’ Association
Meet on Monday evenings
Friday mornings 10am - 11.30 Forches Children’s Centre
Every Tuesday 2.00-4.30pm. Fremington Parish Hall
1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Landkey Village Hall
Taw & Exmoor Branch Outings held on a monthly basis
Brownies - Fremington Wed 6.30 - 8pm - Riverside Park Community Centre
Brownies - 1st Landkey
Brownies - 1st Tawstock (St Michael’s)
Monday evenings
Contact: 01271 883306/07812 753361
Contact: 01271 345520
Contact: Barry on 01271 346494
Contact: Brian Sims on 01271 343607
Contact: Karen on 07910 260308
Contact: Sarah on 01271 830712
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- 6.30pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Debbie on 07967 491777 Beavers - 50th North Devon Tues 6.15 - 7.15pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com Beavers - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton) Mon 5.45 - 7pm - Scout HQ, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton Contact: Gwen Rider on 01271 555 115 Beavers - 1st North Devon B’ple Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 Bideford Friday Afternoon Table Tennis Group Bideford Youth Centre 2.30-4.30pm. New members welcome Contact: 01271 861797 Bishops Tawton Pre School Methodist Church, Exeter Road, Bishops Tawton Contact: Julie on 01271 267303 Mon - Fri 9.00 - 3.00. Integration days into Bishops Tawton Primary School Bishops Tawton Toddler Group Every Tuesday - 1pm - 3.00pm
St Michael’s Learning Centre, Sticklepath - Wed 6.15 - 7.30pm Contact: Emma on 07814 733919 Brownies - Torrington Monday 6 - 7.30pm/Wednesday 6.30 - 8pm Baptist Hall, New Street Contact: Jayne 01805 622089 Brownies - 7th Barnstaple Thursday evenings - Pilton Church Hall Contact: Mrs Stevens on 01271 327956 Brownies - 2nd Barnstaple Wednesday 6.15 - 7.45pm - Pilton School Contact: Mrs Beer on 01271 372592 Brownies - Bickington Contact: Rhonda on 01271 372891 BUGS - Barnstaple Ukulele Group 2nd Tuesday each month 7.30-9.00pm Contact: Angie on 07876 028331 The Corner House, Boutport Street, Barnstaple Byeways Bowling Club Fremington Contact: Penny on 01271 324024 Carol Anne Netball Club All ages and abilities - newcomers welcome Contact: Sally on 07779 049015
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morning, Friday afternoons
7 - 9pm - Riverside Park Community Centre
evenings
Charlotte on 01271 830671 Guides - Torrington
7 - 8.30pm - Torrington Junior School Hall
7.45 - 9.15pm, Torrington Rugby Club
Handprint Parent & Toddler Group Livingwells Church, Unit 1, Braunton Road,
Happy Hands Playgroup
Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089
Jayne on 01805 622089 Guides - Senior Section - Torrington
Contact: Maggie on 01271 328394 or Wednesdays 10.30am - 12.00 Emma on 07890 383447
Tuesdays & Fridays - 9.30 - 11.30am
Contact: Tracey on 01271 830618 or Old Pre- School Building, Vicarage Road, Landkey 07828 789699
£1.50 adult & child (extra 50p for extra children)
Happy Hoppers Pre-School Gymnastics Fun activities for children - 18 months to school starters
Tel: 01271 859191
Harmony Christian Choir of North Devon Welcome singers from all denominations to rehearsals Monday at gdreed51@gmail.com
7.00pm - Sticklepath Methodist Church, Rhododendron Ave, Sticklepath
Headway North Devon Day Centre @ the Salvation Army Hall. Oakleigh Road, B’ple for people with acquired brain injuries (either from accident or illness)
Contact: 07971174960
Our session runs from 10.30am to 3.30pm every Tuesday headwayndmobile@gmail.com
Hockey Club - North Devon Mens Park School. Matches on Saturdays with training on www.northdevonhockeyclub.co.uk
Hockey Club - Taw Valley Ladies Wed (6.45-8.45pm) & Tue (6.45-7.45pm for junior boys www.tawvalleyhockeyclub.org and girls, 7.45-8.45pm adults) respectively.
Inner Wheel Club of Barnstaple
1st Tuesday of each month at Barnstaple Hotel, 12.00 for 12.30
Contact: Gabrielle on 01237 477021
Contact: Clare on 07870 628681 group for babies, toddlers & Tue 1.30pm - The Coffee Shop, Chivenor northdevon@jiggywrigglers.com
Jiggy Wrigglers (musical activity Tue 10am - St Paul’s Church, Old Sticklepath Hill
pre-schoolers
Keep Fit
Kenwith Castle Model Boat Club
Fri 10am - Northam Community Centre, Fore Street www.jigglywrigglers.com
Wednesdays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am
Fridays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am
Contact: 07818 066239 for details
Contact: John 07778 150 512 North Devon Golf Club
1st Tuesday of the month - 7.30pm
Kenwith Company of Archers Tuesday evenings at our Littleham Field outdoors and
Landkey Horticultural Society
Contact: Steve on 07986 271780 Bideford indoors. Taster sessions & beginners course for newcomers or David on 07866 667971
Last Tuesday of the month - Sep - April except December
Landkey Mothers Union 4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm
Landkey Painters
Lundy Art Group
Mazzard Stitchers
Newton Tracey Cricket Club
Mondays in the Village Hall
Contact: Marcia on 01271 830860
Contact: Eileen on 01271 831020
Contact: Lyn on 01271 830339
Contact: Joan on 01237 423884 Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore, 10am - 1pm
Last Friday of the month except March and December
Meets every first Wednesday from 1.00-4.30pm in Landkey Village Hall. A patchwork, quilting and sewing club
Youth Training Wednesday evenings commences 19 May, senior training Friday evenings, commences 30 April
Nikki’s Irish Dance Get in touch for information on class times &venues
North Devon Astronomical Society
Contact: mazzardstitchers@gmail.com
Contact: Graham on 07760 197550
Contact: 074029 12164 www.themagicofirishdance.yolasite.com
The 1st Wed of every month at 7.45pm at the Methodist Church hall, Rhododendron Avenue, Sticklepath
Contact: Julie on 01271 345374
Contact: Barbara Carlyle on Devon Beekeepers
North Devon Branch of Horestone Apiary, Near Umberleigh
Every Tuesday 12-3pm. www.northdevonbees.org 01271 882303
North Devon Choral Society Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Bear Street, B’ple All welcome, No auditions, www.northdevonchoral.org.uk
North Devon Forum for Autism and Related Behaviours Meet monthly for advice and a chat
North Devon Hockey Club
14 year olds and over ! Play at Park school.
North Devon Model Society club. Meet every Tue 6.30 - 9pm at Fremington parish Hall
North Devon Motor Club
North Devon Ramblers
North Devon Rocket Club
North Devon Society of Model Engineers
Your local club for grass root motor sport
Monthly meetings - 1st Wed of the month.
2 walks most weeks
Launch rockets at Chapleton Barton Farm
Fremington Methodist Church, 7.30pm 1st Friday of the month
North Devon Woodturners We meet every 3rd Friday of the month at Fremington Village Hall at 7pm. www.northdevonwoodturners.org.uk
Parkinson’s UK - Northern Devon Exercise classes and coffee mornings
Petrovian Orchestra of Barnstaple
Rehearsal details - Tuesdays, Term Time at 7.30pm - 9.30pm St Paul’s Church, Sticklepath, EX31 2BG
Contact: Janet 01805 628262
Contact : 07923 481 332
Contact: Nick Howells on 01271 377395
Contact: Sera on 01237 459102
Details: www.ndmc.org.uk
Contact: Janice Hurdle on 07765 091260
Contact: 01271 372331
Contact: David on 01271 343735
Contact: Bryan on 01271 883487
Contact: Pamela on 01805 804025/ John on 01237 473337
Contact: Tom on 07870 675231
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Saturday Science Club Every Saturday morning at Barnstaple Library Contact: Ruth on 07847 006048 Booking essential. Chivenor Air Training Corps Mondays and Thursdays at 6.45pm - (13 - 18 year olds) Contact: 01271 817318 www.chivenoraircadets.org.uk / www.facebook.com/chivenoraircadets CoeliacUK North Devon Group Meet at Fremington Parish Hall. Offering advice and support to people with gluten intolerance northdevon@coeliac.org.uk Contact: Janet Ellis on 01271 831504 Craft Coop Monthly on a Tuesday, 7pm at St Saints Chapel, Instow Contact: Sue on 01271 376729 Contact in advance of attending for materials list Crosspatch Quilters Fremington Parish hall 10pm - 4pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month Contact: Yuko 01271 321538 Cubs - 1st Fremington Thursday 6.30 - 8pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874 Cubs - 50th North Devon Wed 6.30 - 8pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Cubs - 5th North Devon Tue 6.30 - 8pm, Scout HQ, Codden Hill, B’Tawton Contact: Tracey Wallis on 01271 555 115 Cubs - 1st North Devon B’ple Monday 6.45pm - 8.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 Devon Wildlife Trust Devon Wildlife Trust - Events Contact: 01392 279244 Diabetes UK Roundswell Community Hall Contact Rose on 01271 371072 Eastside AFC Youth Football Club For more information see www.eastsideafc.co.uk Contact: Stuart on 07832 199281 Exercise Classes Fitness League Contact Michele 01237 422195 Fremington Friendship Club Meet every
Contact
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Contact:
Monday
Contact:
Thursday
Contact:
Monday
Contact:
alternate Thursday
Jenny 07968 109378 2pm, The Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington Fremington Short Mat Bowling Club
Alan on 01271 377116 Guides - Fremington
Rose on 01271 860882 Guides - 1st Landkey
Monday
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Pilton Art Group
Radio Controlled Sailboat racing
Rainbows - Torrington
Rainbows - 2nd Barnstaple
Pilton Old School, Ladywell, Pilton. At the top of Pilton street under the arch next to the Church. Drop in sessions Mon, Wed & Thu
-12.30, Tues 6-8pm. www.piltonartsgroup.com.
mornings. Tamar Lakes, Kilkhampton
6.15 - 7.15pm - Torrington Rugby Club
- Pilton Church Hall
Rock Park Bowling Club Ladies Mile, Rock Park, Barnstaple
Rotary Club of Barnstaple
From 6pm until late from April - September. All welcome
Thursday 1pm at the Barnstaple Hotel.
Come and Join us and see what we do, we are a friendly club, serving the community.
Rotary Club of Barnstaple Link Wednesdays 7.00 at Barnstaple Hotel. Fun and service to the community. Come and see what we do!
Roundswell Parent & Toddler Group
10am - 11.30am Roundswell Community Centre
Roundswell Short Mat Bowling Tue am and Thurs pm - Community Centre
Saturday S.O.B Club Church Hall, Wrafton on the 1st Saturday of each month
(Short of Breath) from 2-4pm.
Scouts - 1st Fremington
Scouts - 50th North Devon
Scouts - 5th North Devon
Scouts - 12th North Devon Group
Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple
Singing for Fun
Thursday 7 - 8.30pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington
Monday 7 - 9.00pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath
Contact: Ali on 01271 890217
Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874
Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com
Contact: Chris Palethorpe on 01271 555 115 northdevonscouts.org.uk/scouts@northdevonscouts.org.uk
Wednesday 7.15 - 9pm, Scout HQ, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton
Tuesday evenings - Pilton Church Hall
Wed 7.15pm - 9.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport
Fridays 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Fremington Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington
Cost £6 includes refreshments
Contact: Terry on 01271 371714
Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588
Contact: Julie on 01271 268094
Soroptimist International of Barnstaple
Meet on the 1st Mondays of the month at Barnstaple Hotel 7pm
Contact: Christine on 01271 375600 & District
Third Monday socially www.soroptimist-barnstaple.co.uk Spiritual Healing at the Bideford Centre of Light.
St Andrews Pre-School
St John’s Ladies’ Circle
Stamp Club (Taw & Torridge)
Sticklebricks Pre School
Hart Street (off Mill Street), Bideford.
The Healing Group is run by SNU Approved Healers.
Sun 7.45pm, Mon 2 - 4pm & Tues 4.30 - 6pm
c/o The Surestart Centre, Sticklepath School, Woodville, Barnstaple
2nd Thursday of the month - 2.00 - 4.00pm
St John the Baptist Church, Newport
Alternate Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm at Castle Hall, Castle Street, B’ple
Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club
sticklebricks-preschool@outlook.com
Contact Pat on 01805 624215.
Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867
Contact: Diane on 01271 345336
Contact Beryl: 01271 812121
Contact: 01271 343967
Sticklepath School Youth Club
-18 year olds. Wednesdays 7pm-9pm All welcome from Sticklepath, Woodville & Bickington Swimbridge Twinning Association
Contact: Annette on 01271 324500 Tai Chi & Qi Gong
9.30 - 10.30am - St. Johns Hall, Newport
The Barnstaple Lions Club Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at Ebberley Arms, 40 Bear Street, Barnstaple
The Tarka Healing Group Wednesdays 2.45-4.45pm - Bideford Arts Centre, The Quay, Bideford - www.tarkahealing.co.uk
All healers have received at least two years training.
The Taw & Torridge Embroiderers’ Group Enjoy Sewing? We do various needlecrafts Cross Stitch Embroidery
Margaret on 01237 475230
Contact: Club president on 0845 833 6349
Contact: 01805 624215
Contact: Anita on 01237 422458 and various others. We meet 2nd Saturday of each month at the Methodist Hall, Rhododendron Ave, Barnstaple on bus route 21
Titans Netball Club Juniors & Seniors
Torridge Table Tennis Club Bideford Youth Centre Saturdays - 10-12.00
Torrington & District Historical Society Second Monday of every month at Torrington
Contact: Lorraine on 07859 210 439
Contact: Dennis on 01237 477932
Contact Ken 01805-624319 Methodist Church Hall,
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10am
Contact: 01271 346898
Training:
(7.30
Contact: Antony on 07533 306 851
Contact: John on 01237 473446
Pilton Academicals Football Club
Wednesday (6.30 - 8pm Jul - Oct)
- 9pm Oct - April) at Pilton Community College,
Wednesday
Contact:
Monday
Jayne on 01805 622089
Contact: Mrs Stevens on 01271
Thursdays
327956
Wednesday
Contact: Francesca on 07950 370059
Contact: Richard on 01271
Rainbows - 1st & 2nd Fremington
5.20 - 6.20pm Riverside Park Community Centre
373395
Contact:
Brian on 01237 477021
Contact:
Mike on 01598 710613
Wednesday
Contact: Alan on 01271 321523
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Contact: Tess on 01271 830649 Swimming Club - Barnstaple Thursday Evenings
Tuesdays
Barnstaple Beginners 7.30, Improvers 8.30 Contact: Helen on 01271 379756 Tarka Starlightz (Majorettes) Sticklepath School, Thursday Evenings 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Tots, 6.30pm - 8pm - Juniors 8pm - 9.30pm - Seniors Contact: Michelle on 07890 022616 Tarka Writers Group Meeting 1st Monday of the month at The Castle Rooms Contact: Alex on 01237 478875 Barnstaple at 7pm Taw & Torridge Metal Detecting Club Every 4th Monday at the Methodist hall, Great Torrington 7pm for 7.30pm hayman.gang@macace.net Contact: Julie/Graham on 01805 603205 Tawstock Pre-School Mon - Fri 9.00am - 3.15pm Holywell C of E Primary School Contact: 01271 345908 Taw U3A Coffee mornings, 1st Mon of the month at 10.30am @ Roundswell Contact: David on 07776 388744 Community Hall plus 40 activity groups Taw Valley Dog Training Club Bishops Tawton Church Hall Contact:
Contact: Sandy on 01271 870563 Tap Dancing for Adults Monday evenings - Centre Stage, Pottington,
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Croyde Ocean Triathlon is well-established in the tri calendar with some 600-650 taking part each year. This Olympic distance tri event kicks off at the beautiful but rugged Putsborough beach and encompasses a challenging 1.5k Atlantic Ocean sea swim; a leg-busting 38k cycle route; and a demanding 12k off-road run over hilly coastal terrain, all set against the stunning coastal scenery of North Devon. This year’s event is taking place on Sunday 2 July with tickets on sale now at www.croydeocean.co.uk.
The event has a reputation as one of the toughest Olympic distance triathlon events in the world. The unique coastal landscape of the course sits within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere, North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the newly designated North Devon World Surfing Reserve, reflecting its truly spectacular nature and rich biodiversity.
The event will continue to build on its sustainability credentials as new owners, the environmental charity, Plastic Free North Devon officially take the reins. The Plastic Free North Devon team has been closely involved with the event since its inception in 2015 and in 2018 the event was awarded the accolade of being the first plastic-free sports event of its kind by Surfers Against Sewage.
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Roundswell Church
Services are at 10am on Sundays in the Community Centre by Sainsbury's. Our pop-in café is on Monday afternoons (except the 2nd of the month) from 2 - 4pm at Roundswell Community Centre. www.roundswellchurch.co.uk
St Paul’s Parish Church, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple Services are at 10am every Sunday, including "Seekers" for children (outside of school holiday times). All ages worship together on 3rd (& 5th) Sunday each month and children are always welcomed in at our main Sunday morning service. There is a traditional language Communion service on the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 8am, and at 6.30pm on the 2nd Sunday. Traditional Evensong is at 6.30pm on the 4th Sunday in the month. There are special facilities for the very young and for those with disabilities. Wheelchair access & loop available. Homegroups meet on Wednesdays (weekly) or Tuesdays (fortnightly). We have a youth fellowship, and we regularly host the Alpha Course.
Christian Science Society, 115 Boutport Street, Barnstaple
Sunday service at 11 am with Sunday school for youngsters up to the age of 20 at the same time. Informal testimony meetings including accounts of healing are held every Wednesday at 6.15 pm.
Christian Science is a church "designed to commemorate the words and the works of our Master, which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing".
More information on http://www.christiansciencenorthdevon.co.uk or see FaceBook page
Sticklepath Methodist Church, Rhododendron Avenue, Barnstaple Services every Sunday morning at 10.30am.
St. Mary’s, Pilton Parish Church, Barnstaple
We welcome you join us at our Sunday service at 10.30am each Sunday, with refreshments served afterwards. We read from the Bible, pray for others and worship Jesus in our hymns
St Mary’s Catholic Church, Higher Church Street, Barnstaple
Sunday Mass at 09:30 and 18:30. For weekday Mass times, and for all other information, please ring 01271343312 or visit www.barnstaplecatholicchurch.com
St Peter & St Mary Magdalene, Paternoster Row (off the High Street) Barnstaple
Sunday Service: Parish Eucharist 10.30am. Details of weekday services and other events may be found on the church noticeboards and the following website: www.achurchnearyou.com/barnstaple-st-peter-st-mary-magdalene, www.barnstapleparishchurch.co.uk
Christ Church Methodist/URC, Bear Street, Barnstaple
Church Services every Sunday at 10.30am and 6.30pm. Café Church on second Sunday at 4.30pm
Many weekday activities, see website at www.christ-church-barnstaple.org.uk
Barnstaple Baptist Church, Boutport Street.
Sunday service every week at 10:30am, including Sunday school for all children aged 4 yrs and
above. Cafe style service every third Sunday at 6:30pm (includes tea, coffee and cakes). "Wednesday Welcome" weekly 10-12 noon - chat over tea/coffee, every age welcome. All age free film night, monthly which includes popcorn and drink. Prayer and home groups held weekly. For further information find us online at http:// www.barnstaplebaptist.org.uk
St. Peters C of E Church, Ashford
9am except 2nd Sundays which is 10.30am.
Holy Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays, Morning Worship - 2nd Sundays (10.30am), Morning Worship - 4th Sundays
North Devon Christian Fellowship, Orchard Vale School, Orchard Vale, Whiddon Valley Sundays at 10.30am. ‘The Friendly Church Fellowship’. Contact is: Pastor Chris Tucker (01271866874)
Whiddon Valley Evangelical Church, Stoat Park, Barnstaple
First time visitors are especially encouraged to our 11.00am Sunday Morning Gospel Service. Our traditional Sunday School for all children over 4 years old is held every Sunday between 3-4pm. We also meet at 6.30 on Sunday evenings, and for Bible Studies on Thursday mornings at 10.30am. One Way Bible Club is on Monday evenings for children aged 4-10 and Thursday Seekers runs fortnightly for those aged 10+. Other meetings and activities are held throughout the year and personal Bible studies can be arranged at mutually convenient times. Please enquire for further information from Pastor David Kay on 07504925423
St John the Baptist Church, South Street, Newport, Barnstaple
Sunday morning worship – 9.30am, all are welcome to join us for worship and prayer, followed by refreshments when possible. Services include Holy communion and All Age Worship, varying from week to week. We have a hall to hire and various small groups you might like to try – see www.johnthebaptist.org.uk to find out more or contact Rev Selina Garner T: 01271 624824 Email: selina@thegarners.me.uk to discuss weddings, baptisms, funerals, memorial services or learning about the christian faith.
St John the Baptist Church, Bishop’s Tawton
Sunday morning worship – 11 am, all are welcome to join us for worship and prayer, followed by refreshments when possible. Services alternate between Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. We organise various special events – see www.johnthebaptist.org.uk to find out more or contact Rev Selina Garner T: 01271 624824 Email: selina@thegarners.me.uk to discuss weddings, baptisms, funerals, memorial services or learning about the christian faith.
St Paul's Church Landkey Services
Services are held each Sunday at 10:30 am. A Family Service is held on the first Sunday in the month with services of either Holy Communion or Morning Prayer being held on other Sundays. When there is a fifth Sunday in the month, a service beginning at 10:00 am is held jointly with other churches in the Mission Community in rotation. Full details are available at www.landkeyparishchurch.org
St James’s Church, Swimbridge
Visit one England's 1,000 most beautiful churches. Holy Communion 9.30 every Sunday except when there is a fifth Sunday in any month (on that 5th Sunday the service is at 10 am and rotates among the five churches in our Benefice: Gunn, Landkey, Swimbridge, East Buckland, and West Buckland). Holy Communion or Morning Service on Sundays at 9.30 am, followed by tea and coffee.
Fremington Methodist Church, Old School Lane, EX31 3AZ
Services every Sunday at 10.30am. September - May ‘Buzy Lizzies’ alternate Thursdays of the month from 2pm - 4pm. For further information ring 01271 377323.
St Peter’s Parish Church, Fremington Services are held every Sunday at 10.30am in our beautiful 13th century church, with choir, organ, occasional bands and children’s activities. Refreshments after the service. We hold welcome breakfasts in the Church hall from time to time on Saturdays. See www.fremingtonstpeters.org.uk for more details.
Barnstaple Christian Spiritualist Church, 14 Higher Church Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8JE Services:- Saturday 7.30pm Clairvoyance fee £4. Sunday Divine Service 6.30pm. Monday Healing 10.00am until 12.00 noon, Thursday Healing 7.00pm – 8pm. Enquires to: barnstaplespiritualistchurch.weebly.com or our President Alison Green 07583989603.
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St Peter’s Parish Church, Tawstock, Barnstaple
Services every Sunday at 11 am with tea and coffee after each service. Disabled access and toilet facility. A delightful historic church in a beautiful, peaceful rural setting. Only 5 minutes from town. A warm welcome awaits you
Holy Trinity Church, Barbican Terrace, Barnstaple
We meet at 10.30am on Sundays mornings - Our services are informal and family friendly with activities for children and young people. Find us online at www.trinitybarnstaple.org.uk
Messy Church at Holy Trinity, Barnstaple
Fun for families with crafts, games, celebration and a sit down tea. No charge. 4.00 - 6.00pm every second Sunday in the month (except January and August). Contact 01271 342849
St John The Baptist, Bishops Tawton
1st Sunday of the month 11.00 am alternate Holy Communion Services at either Bishops Tawton Methodist Church or St Johns.
2nd Sunday Matins 11.00 am. 3rd Sunday Holy Communion 11.00 am. 4th Sunday Morning Praise 11.00 am. 5th Sunday Joint morning service with Newport Time and venue to be confirmed
North Devon Salvation Army, Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8JT Church services every Sunday at 10.30am. Contact mark.read@salvationarmy.org.uk or 01271 321972
Harmony, Christian Choir of North Devon
Welcome singers from all denominations to rehearsals each Monday at 7.00pm at Sticklepath Methodist Church, Rhododendron Ave, Sticklepath, Barnstaple EX31 2DJ. Contact gdreed51@gmail.com
Goodleigh United Church St Gregory’s Services, Goodleigh, Barnstaple
Worship services at 9.30am. For details of mid week activities please refer to our Facebook page. Grosvenor Church, Old Station Rd (by McDonalds)
10 am Sunday. Details of other activities 01271 323725.
St John the Baptist Instow
9.30am, 2nd and 4th Sunday. All Saints Chapel Anstey way (B3233) from January to March at the same time
Barnstaple Quakers
Meet Sundays at Pilton Bluecoat Academy, Abbey Road, Barnstaple (EX31 1JU). Meeting commences at 10.30am. Please ring 07874890531. Bickington Christian Fellowship
Sunday morning services at 11am in the Tomlin Hall, Bickington. All welcome. For details please contact Mike Sluman 01271 328935 or Philip Brayley 01271 373652.
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IN IN National Debtline 0808 808 4000 Citizen’s Advice - Advice Line 0808 27 87 999 (available Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm) Silverline (Advice for over 60’s) 0800 470 80 90 (available 24hrs a day for help and advice) Age Concern 01271 324488 Age UK 0800 00 99 66 Refuge and Women’s Aid 0808 2000 247 M.S Society North Devon 07929 039030 North Devon Community Mediation Srv 0800 038 5301 Victim Support 0845 30 30 900 Police Enquiries 101 Emergency Services 999/112 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 British Telecom Faults 0800 800 151 Nuisance Calls 0800 661 441 Floodline 0845 988 1188 North Devon District Council 01271 327711 Fremington Parish Council 01271 321063 Tawstock Parish Council 01271 374428 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 Water Leaks 0800 169 1144 Electrical Power Failure 0800 365 900 Emergency Glazing 01271 327 333 Directory Enquiries 118 500 DVLA 0300 790 6801 Tax Credit Helpline 0845 300 3900 North Devon District Hospital 01271 322577 Bideford Hospital 01237 420200 Torrington Hospital 01805 622208 NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Litchdon Medical Centre 01271 323443 Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004 Queens Medical Centre 01271 372672 Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655 Childline 0800 11 11 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 800 5000 Drugs Helpline 0800 77 66 00 Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 The Samaritans 116 123 Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222 Instow Primary School 01271 860545 Fremington Primary, Nursery 01271 373979 Sticklepath Primary School 01271 342455 Sticklebricks Pre School - Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club 01271 343967 Holywell C of E 01271 345908 St Michael’s 01271 343242 Horwood & N’Tracey Primary 01271 858373 Our Lady’s Catholic 01271 345164 Yeo Valley 01271 375429 Ashleigh C of E Primary 01271 345149 Bratton Fleming Primary 01598 710337 Forches Cross Primary 01271 343214 Pilton Infants 01271 342579 Pilton Bluecoats 01271 345952 Pathfield School 01271 342423 Landkey Primary 01271 830421 Swimbridge Primary 01271 830437 Bishops Tawton Primary 01271 343002 Marwood Primary 01271 850395 Newport Primary 01271 376252 Lampard Vachell School 01271 345416 Orchard Vale Primary 01271 375074 Great Torrington Bluecoat C of E Infant & Nursery School 01805 622333 Great Torrington Junior 01805 623240 Bideford College 01237 477611 Pilton Community College 01271 374381 Park Community School 01271 373131 Great Torrington School 01805 623531
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SWIMBRIDGE JUBILEE HALL - Tuesdays 6.30pm. Call Claire - 07584 372638
FREMINGTON METHODIST CHURCH - Wednesdays 5.30 & 7.00pm and
Thursdays 9.00 & 10.30am. Call Debby Norris 07592 451311
NEWPORT CHURCH - Thursdays 9am & 10.30am NEW 4pm session from 20th April, 5.30pm & 7pm and Fridays 9.30am. Call India - 07912 550901
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The Acupuncture Studio
After seeing Alison for the last few months, I felt the need to review her services.
I have had a few problems over the last six months including a TMJ disorder, this can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. After trying several different options which didn’t work for me, I decided to contact Alison for my first experience of acupuncture.
The moment I met Alison I felt very relaxed. Alison is a lovely lady who instantly puts you at ease, she is very knowledgeable and throughout my sessions she has researched information to help me, going the extra mile for me.
The first half of each appointment Alison goes through her notes to see how any recommendations made by Alison the previous week have helped and to see if there are any changes in your symptoms. The second half of the appointment is when Alison inserts the needles into specific areas of your body and face to relieve your symptoms.
I must admit at first I was very apprehensive as I have a phobia of needles but these are completely different. They are very fine, soft and flexible, you do feel them being inserted but you are not in any pain at all. These are only left in for a short amount of time.
Alison takes the time to explain why the needles are inserted at the different points and how it will help with your symptoms.
I can definitely see the benefits that seeing Alison has made to me and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing assistance.
I found Alison very easy to talk to, she is very calm and caring, to be honest I think a session with Alison is more beneficial than seeing a counsellor!
A small, friendly, professional acupuncture clinic in Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2JN.
People have acupuncture to help with specific symptoms like chronic pain, migraines and tension-type headaches. Others choose treatment to help maintain good health and wellbeing.
Contact Alison Ayers, BSc, DPhil, LicAc, MBAcC, to book an appointment or arrange a FREE 15 minute phone consultation.
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Roundswell meetings every 3rd Monday of the month, 10.30 at the community hall next to Sainsbury's.
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855 G PAINTER W AND B DECORATOR
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www.exmoorcomputerservices.co.uk
01271 830936
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