Insight North Devon
August 2023
Commencing his career straight from leaving school, Lewis has
Starting off as an apprentice, hand crafting classic car body panels, Within his time, Lewis has worked on vehicles including Aston s and many Lewis is experienced on full body restorations including all panel replacement, rust repair, underbody treatment and full resprays.
Lewis can also undertake small part shotblasting, powder coating, ceracoating and ultrasonic cleaning.
He is also experienced in stainless steel exhaust fabrication as well as any other steel or aluminium welding and fabrication.
If Lewis can assist you in any way, give him a call at
Clifford Motorworks
07512 748 343
or email Cliffordmotorworks@hotmail.com
For more examples of Lewis’ work visit his Facebook or Instagram pages
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Hello and welcome to the August edition.
I hope you are all well and enjoying the lovely weather?
Happening this month is the North Devon Show on 2nd August, the British Fireworks Championships in Plymouth on 18/19th August. We have a bank holiday Monday on 28th and also this weekend is the brilliant Mini Run!
Have an wonderful August and see you next month, Lisa
Finally, if you would like to advertise your business to homes across Barnstaple and the surrounding areas each month, please get in touch.
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August 2023 2 ADVERTORIAL Clifford Motorworks 6 FEATURE The Legendary Grand Tour 8 FEATURE
60th anniversary of the Great Train Robbery 10/12/14 INDEX OF CLUBS 16 FEATURE Fuelled for efficiency 19 FEATURE Mr Consistency 21 FEATURE Beach Reads 23 FEATURE The Growth Mindset 24 FEATURE Flower Power 26 FEATURE A matter of balance 28 FEATURE Size is everything 31 FEATURE Alan Titchmarsh column 32/34 CHURCH SERVICES 34 INDEX OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS 36 FEATURE Embracing the pressure of parenting 39 KIDS PAGE 41 FEATURE Edd Kimber’s Olive Oil, Pistachio and Lemon snack cake 43 FEATURE Scooby Snacks 46 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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Small Cars Big Hearts The LGT
Saturday 26th August
5-30pm The Saturday night cruise. Meet at the end of the Tip Road on Northam Burrows
6-30pm Depart the Burrows. Westward Ho!, Northam, Appledore and Irsha Street back to Westward Ho.
Sunday 27th August - Westward Ho!
11-00am Rock & Roll, leaving Westward Ho! up Stanwell Hill to Abbotsham roundabout.
12-00 Arrive Hartland Quay.
1-30pm Depart Hartland Quay.
2-45pm Arrive Dartington Crystal
3-30pm Depart Dartington for home going via the two big dippers.
Monday 28th August - Victoria Park Bideford
11-00am Rock & Roll we're off. Along the Quay and over the old bridge towards Instow
11-40am Turn off the road by Fremington shops and through the housing estate. Arrive at Little Bridge House and go round the roundabout the wrong way.
12-05am Portmore Golf Course Road
12-55pm Cross Bridge over A361
1-20pm Bratton Fleming
1-30pm Blackmore Gate
1-45pm Barbrook
1-55pm Lynton
2-00pm Arrive Valley of the Rocks.
2-50pm Depart Car Park SHARP.
3-10pm Hunters Inn
3-30pm Arrive Combe Martin
4-00pm Arrive Ilfracombe
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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 Ladies Choir
Barnstaple and N Devon Caged Bird Society
Barnstaple Macular Support Group
Barnstaple Male Voice Choir
Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club
Barnstaple Sea Cadets
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
email barnstapleladieschoir@gmail.com or our Facebook page
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
Barum Conservative Club Golf Society
Beavers - 1st Fremington
Beavers - 50th North Devon
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
Contact: 07855 824317
Contact: Robin on 07971493811 within 90 mins drive and socially, each following Wed at Barnstaple Conservative Club
Typically, golf on last Sunday in month, Feb-Nov, to courses
Monday 5.15 - 6.30pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington
Tues 6.15 - 7.15pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath
Beavers - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton) Mon 5.45 - 7pm - Scout Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton
Beavers - 1st North Devon B’ple Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport
Bideford Friday Afternoon Table
Tennis Group
Bideford Youth Centre 2.30-4.30pm. New members welcome
Bishops Tawton Pre School Methodist Church, Exeter Road, Bishops Tawton
Bishops Tawton Toddler Group
Bonsai Society - North Devon
Contact: Debbie on 07967 491777
Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com
Contact: Gwen Rider on 01271 322109
Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588
Contact: 01271 861797
Contact: Julie on 01271 267303 Mon - Fri 9.00 - 3.00. Integration days into Bishops Tawton Primary School
Every Tuesday - 1pm - 3.00pm - £2.00 per family, 50p additional childrenContact: 01271 267303 www.bishopstawtonpreschool.co.uk
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
Contact: Lesley on 01271 865580/ Bowling Club - United Services
The Green, Pottington Road, Barnstaple
Contact: Chris on 07714 365273/ info@unitedservicesbowlingclub.co.uk Liz on 01271 314306
Breast Cancer Support Group 07874 088828
Braunton Camera Club
Breast
British
Meet on Monday evenings
Contact: 01271 883306/07812 753361
Contact: Brian Sims on 01271 343607 Brownies - Fremington
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Feeding Support Group Friday mornings 10am - 11.30 Forches Children’s Centre Bridge Group
Tuesday 2.00-4.30pm. Fremington Parish Hall Contact: 01271 345520
1st
British Cactus & Succulent Society
Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Landkey Village Hall
Contact: Barry on 01271 346494
Naturalists’ Association Taw & Exmoor Branch Outings held on a monthly basis
Wed
- Riverside Park Community Centre Contact: Karen on 07910 260308 Brownies - 1st Landkey Monday evenings Contact: Sarah on 01271 830712 Brownies - 1st Tawstock (St Michael’s) 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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Fremington Friendship Club Meet every alternate Thursday Contact Jenny 07968 109378
Fremington Short Mat Bowling Club
Guides - Fremington
2pm, The Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington
Wednesday morning, Friday afternoons
Monday 7 - 9pm - Riverside Park Community Centre
Guides - 1st Landkey Thursday evenings
Guides - Torrington
Guides - Senior Section - Torrington
Monday 7 - 8.30pm - Torrington Junior School Hall
Monday 7.45 - 9.15pm, Torrington Rugby Club
Handprint Parent & Toddler Group Livingwells Church, Unit 1, Braunton Road,
Happy Hands Playgroup
Happy Hoppers Pre-School Gymnastics
Contact: Alan on 01271 377116
Contact: Rose on 01271 860882
Contact: Charlotte on 01271 830671
Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089
Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089
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)
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 pre-schoolers
Jiggy Wrigglers (musical activity Tue 10am - St Paul’s Church, Old Sticklepath Hill
Fri 10am - Northam Community Centre, Fore Street www.jigglywrigglers.com
Keep Fit Wednesdays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am
Kenwith Company of Archers
Landkey Horticultural Society
Landkey Mothers Union
Landkey Painters
Lundy Art Group
Mazzard Stitchers
Newton Tracey Cricket Club
Fridays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am
Contact: 07818 066239 for details
Contact: Steve on 07986 271780 Bideford indoors. Taster sessions & beginners course for newcomers or David on 07866 667971
Tuesday evenings at our Littleham Field outdoors and
Last Tuesday of the month - Sep - April except December
4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm
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 1.00-5.00pm in Landkey Village Hall. For patchwork, appliqué, stitching, all levels of sewing welcome.
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 Every Tuesday 12-3pm. www.northdevonbees.org 01271 882303
North Devon Branch of Horestone Apiary, Near Umberleigh
North Devon Choral Society
North Devon Forum for Autism and Related Behaviours
North Devon Hockey Club
Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Bear Street, B’ple All welcome, No auditions, www.northdevonchoral.org.uk
Meet monthly for advice and a chat
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
Contact: Janet 01805 628262
Contact : 07923 481 332
Contact: Nick Howells on 01271 377395
Contact: Sera on 01237 459102 www.northdevonmodelsociety.co.uk
Your local club for grass root motor sport
Monthly meetings - 1st Wed of the month.
North Devon Ramblers 2 walks most weeks
North Devon Rocket Club
North Devon Society of Model Engineers
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
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
Pilton Art Group Pilton Old School, Ladywell, Pilton. At the top of Pilton street under Contact: 01271 346898 the arch next to the Church. Drop in sessions Mon, Wed & Thu 10am -12.30, Tues 6-8pm. www.piltonartsgroup.com.
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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
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(Bishops Tawton) Tue 6.30 - 8pm, Scout Hut, Codden Hill, B’Tawton Contact: Helen Hearn on 01271 379133 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
CoeliacUK
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Special Olympics North Devon We offer sports training for people with intellectual/ Contact: Julie on 07557 388285 learning difficulties
Pilton Academicals Football Club
Radio Controlled Sailboat racing
Wednesday (6.30 - 8pm Jul - Oct)
- 9pm Oct - April) at Pilton Community College,
mornings. Tamar Lakes, Kilkhampton
Rainbows - Torrington Monday 6.15 - 7.15pm - Torrington Rugby Club
Rainbows - 2nd Barnstaple Thursdays - Pilton Church Hall
Rainbows - 1st & 2nd Fremington
5.20 - 6.20pm Riverside Park Community Centre
Rock Park Bowling Club Ladies Mile, Rock Park, Barnstaple
Rotary Club of Barnstaple
Rotary Club of Barnstaple Link
Roundswell Parent & Toddler Group
From 6pm until late from April - September. All welcome
Thursday 1pm at the Park Hotel. Contact: Brian on 01237 477021
Come and Join us and see what we do, we are a friendly club, serving the community.
Wednesdays 7.00 at Barnstaple Hotel.
Fun and service to the community. Come and see what we do!
Wednesday 10am - 11.30am Roundswell Community Centre
Roundswell Short Mat Bowling Tue am and Thurs pm - Community Centre
Contact: Mike on 01598 710613
Contact: Alan on 01271 321523
Contact: Ali on 01271 890217 (Short of Breath) from 2-4pm.
Saturday S.O.B Club Church Hall, Wrafton on the 1st Saturday of each month
Scouts - 1st Fremington
Scouts - 50th North Devon
Scouts - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton)
Scouts - 12th North Devon Group
Tuesday 7-9.00pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington
Monday 7 - 9.00pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath
Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874
Contact: Clare on 07929 618502
Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com
Contact: Helen Hearn on 01271 379133 northdevonscouts.org.uk/scouts@northdevonscouts.org.uk email: acsl@5thndscouts.co.uk
Wednesday 7.15 - 9.15pm, Scout Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton
Tuesday evenings - Pilton Church Hall
Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple Wed 7.15pm - 9.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport
Singing for Fun
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. 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
St Andrews Pre-School c/o The Surestart Centre, Sticklepath School, Woodville, Barnstaple
St John’s Ladies’ Circle
Stamp Club (Taw & Torridge)
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
Sticklebricks Pre School Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club
Contact Pat on 01805 624215.
Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867
Contact: Diane on 01271 345336
Contact Beryl: 01271 812121
Contact: 01271 343967 sticklebricks
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
Titans Netball Club
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
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, Mill Street 7-9.30pm
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Contact:
Training:
Antony on 07533 306 851
Wednesday
Contact: John on 01237 473446
Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089
Contact:
Mrs Stevens on 01271 327956
Contact:
Wednesday
Francesca on 07950 370059
Contact: Richard on 01271 373395
-preschool@outlook.com Sticklepath School Youth Club 12 -18 year olds. Wednesdays 7pm-9pm All welcome from Sticklepath, Woodville & Bickington Swimbridge Twinning Association Contact: Tess on 01271 830649 Swimming Club - Barnstaple Thursday Evenings Contact: Annette on 01271 324500 Tai Chi & Qi Gong Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30am - St. Johns Hall, Newport Contact: Sandy on 01271 870563 Tap Dancing for Adults Monday evenings - Centre Stage, Pottington, 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
7pm
Contact: Julie/Graham on 01805 603205 Tawstock Pre-School Mon - Fri 9.00am
Holywell
of
Contact: 01271 345908 Taw U3A Coffee mornings,
Roundswell Contact: David on 07776 388744 Community
Taw
Club Bishops
Contact: Margaret on 01237 475230 The
hall, Great Torrington
for 7.30pm hayman.gang@macace.net
- 3.15pm
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DEX OF CHURCH SERVICES
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 11am on zoom and in the building. Sunday evening service at 7pm on zoom only. Wednesday testimony meeting at 6.15pm on zoom only. For more information visit www.christiansciencenorthdevon.co.uk
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
We welcome you join us at our Sunday service at 9am each Sunday, with refreshments served afterwards. We read from the Bible, pray for others and worship Jesus in our hymns. Occasional evening services - see local notices.
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 11 a.m. in our beautiful 13th century church with organ, band and occasionally choir. Children's activities are available. Refreshments after the service. We have a monthly men's breakfast and a Wednesday Fellowship on the third Wednesday of the month. See fremingtonstpeters.org.uk for more details and latest news.
St Peter, Westleigh
1st and 3rd Sundays. Find us on achurchnearyou
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 - All Saints
9.30am, 2nd and 4th Sunday. All Saints Chapel Anstey way (B3233) November to Easter. Find us on achurchnearyou
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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Meetings at Roundswell Hall, 10.30am
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