What’s On

The Holy Trinity Knit&natter group

Meet at the church hall in Westward Ho! on the First & third Wednesday of the month, from 1.30pm - 3.30pm Call Catherine on 01237- 475720 for details or just come along.

The Appledore Singers

New members are welcome, so why not ring 01237 420652 to find out more about joining us. Further information about us is also available on our website: theappledoresingers.co.uk or our Facebook page. Rehearsals Mondays 7.30 – 9pm Appledore

Baptist Church

Torridge Walk & Talk

We are now up and running again Tuesday and Wednesday Walks. Contact: torridgewalkandtalk.co.uk OR phone

Steve 01237 421528 A variety of walks for all levels, Just turn up and join in for free.

The Jolly Gardeners Club email jollygardenersclub@gmail.com for more details. We have a Facebook group where members can post news about what they have been up to in their gardens and we can let you know about meetings and events.

WEDNESDAYS Bideford Folk Dance Club

Meet at Northam Hall at 7.30 pm. Experience or partners not necessary. Please contact Chris on 01237 423554 for further information.

Northam WI.

We meet on the second Thursday each month at 7pm in the Methodist Church Hall, Cross Street, Northam. Do come and join us. Ring Jill 429773

Appledore WI We meet on the first Friday of the month at 2:30pm in The Blue Lights Hall in Vernons Lane in Appledore. New members are welcome and to find out more please contact Melanie 01237 429455

Enjoy Sewing?

We do various needlecrafts cross stitch embroidery and various others. We meet 2nd Saturday of each month at the Methodist hall Rhododenron avenue Barnstaple on bus route 21, Contact Anita 01237 422458

Rock n Roll club in Appledore (previously at Robins Nest).

Rocking Shoes Rock n Roll Club. Appledore Social Club. Richmond Road. EX391LU. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.7.30- 10.30

Bideford Probus Club

At The Thatched Inn, Abbotsham on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month - Tel 01409 282948.

Northam Choral Society are meeting every Tuesday evening, 7:30pm at St Mary’s church Bideford to rehearse Handel's Messiah. There is still plenty of time to join us before our 7 May concert and singers of all voices are always welcome. Please contact Michael on 07933 244 247 for more information or just turn up. There is no audition.

Bideford Trefoil Guild

We meet at All Saints Chapel Community Centre Instow on the first Tuesday of the Month 7-9pm If you would like to know more please contact Sandra Nevard 07976117778 for more information.

*NEW*

Carry On Choir

- Tuesdays 1:00 - 2:30pm at Westward Ho! Baptist Church. Call Kathy on 07957 908015 to check term dates and arrange a free taster session. Everyone welcome. No auditions, music reading or experience required. Sense of humour essential.

BREAKAWAY SOCIAL CLUB for ADULTS (18+) at WESTWARD HO!

We are looking for new members. The club is held in The Baptist Church Hall on Mondays 6.45 to 8.30pm.Open to adults (18+) with learning and/or physical disabilities. Please contact 01237 475051 for more information

Appledore Band are back on Appledore quay on Monday evenings for their Summer concerts from 7.45 pm. We will continue through July and August culminating with our popular Proms concert on Sunday 27th August. If wet we will be in St Mary's Church (opposite the car park).

Slimming World

Monday 8.30, 10.00 and 5.30 At Robins nest, Bideford AFC

Tuesday 8.30, 10.00 and 11.30 also at Robins Nest

Tuesday 5.30 & 7.00 at East the Water Primary School. All with Kate

Wednesday 4.00 & 5.30 at Robins Nest with Debbie

Kenwith Badminton Club are welcoming new members! We play at Kingsley School Sports Hall on Mondays (not BH or August) from 8-10pm, 7.30 in the winter. Visitors welcome. If you enjoy sociable and competitive badminton, we'd love to see you! Contact Jan for info 07467221199."

Feel Better with a Book

The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10.30 in Bideford Library. We have a drink and biscuit, listen to stories and poems and have a friendly chat.

North Devon Model Show

Raising Funds for Children’s Hospice South West. August 13th 2023, 10AM till 4PM at The Park Community School, Park Lane, Barnstaple EX32 9FB. £3 Adult entry, Children free. The South West's Biggest Model show, see award winning scale models from all over the area, Trade Stalls and refreshments. Free Parking. Please come along, see northdevonmodelsociety.co.uk

Autumn Fair Sacred Heart Catholic Church - North. Rd. Bideford 4th November 11am - 1pm Stalls, games, cakes, toys, jewellery, buy your early Christmas gifts at bargain prices. Tea/Coffee homemade cakes

ALLWELCOME, Bring a friend.

Northam Town Council is pleased to announce that in line with its Climate Emergency Action Plan to achieve net zero by 2030, it is in the process of purchasing an electric vehicle for use by the Maintenance Team.

The Town Council has also recently acquired an electric cordless strimmer, powered by a high-capacity backpack battery. Both the vehicle and strimmer will be charged up with the help of the solar panel system installed on the roof of Northam Hall.

The Town Council has recently finalised the initial stages of a project to refurbish the Tennis Courts at Westward Ho! Park, made possible by a generous contribution from the Lawn Tennis Association. Facilities to support the courts are being planned and the Town Council has recently been invited to proceed with an installation in the old toilet block at Westward Ho! Park of a “Changing Places facility”

Changing Places toilet facilities are designed to meet the needs of people with complex care needs.

There is government funding to meet 50% of the cost, (through Torridge District Council) and Northam Town Council will be required to meet the remainder, in the region of £25,000, which it will seek to do with grants from other bodies.

As Westward Ho! Park tennis facilities have been designed to accommodate those with special needs, this would be a wonderful opportunity to enhance them further.

The absence of suitable toilets means that people with complex disabilities who need assistance cannot take part in activities such as shopping, going out for a meal or attending a sporting event. Without a suitable changing bench and hoist, many people with complex needs have to be laid on unhygienic toilet floors or become trapped in their own homes.

The Town Council has agreed in principle to proceed, providing the required match funding can be achieved. Unfortunately, the funding window is very narrow as the whole project needs to be completed by March 2024.

If anyone feels able to contribute to the funding, please contact the Town Council, 1 Windmill Lane, Northam, EX39 1BY. Tel: 01237 474976 or email townclerk@northamtowncouncil.gov.uk