Insight North Devon
August 2024
HAugust 2024
ello and welcome to the August edition.
Well here we are into the school summer holidays, will we be blessed with some lovely warm sunshine? I hope so.
We are so lucky to have so many wonderful places to visit with the kids right on our doorstep so make the most of them.
At the time of writing this, England have just won the semi-finals and will be playing on Sunday! Fingers crossed for them.
The Summer Olympics and Paralympics continue until 11th August so lots to watch on the TV!
We also have a summer bank holiday on 26th August, I’m sure lots of events will take place this weekend so I’m looking forward to that.
Have a great fun filled month 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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Abbey Gateway Club
ADVANCED MOTORCYCLING
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
Aikido - Braunton Club Tuesdays
Air Training Corps, Barnstaple
Army Cadet Force (N Devon)
Art for Leisure & Pleasure
Monday & Thursdays 7pm - 9.30pm - (13 - 18 year olds)
TA Centre, Barnstaple
Various detachments across North Devon
Roundswell Community Hall, Barnstaple
Contact: martinr4014@icloud.com
Contact: Jenny on 01769 560605
Contact: 01271 370863
Contact: Captain Trevor Gayton HQ on 01271 342296
Contact: Sylvia on 07500 380993 (Drawing & Painting Club)
Atlantic Coast Theatre
Wednesday 1.30 - 4.00pm
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.
Ballroom and Sequence Dancing 1st and 3rd Sunday in month - Roundswell Community
Contact: 08456 521524
Contact: Tom on 01271 329013 Centre - 7.30 - 10pm
Barnstaple Amateur Boxing Club Mon, Wed, Friday 6-7.30pm
Barnstaple Bridge Club
Barnstaple Bowling Club
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
Barnstaple Chess Club Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm Barnstaple Conservative Club, 13 Boutport Street, EX31 1RW Contact: Graham Jones - grjones88@aol.com
Barnstaple & District Wine Circle
2nd Wednesday of the month - Fremington Village Hall
Barnstaple Floral Art Club 4th Monday of the month - Fremington Parish Hall - 7pm
Barnstaple Jubilee Singers
Wednesday at 7.30pm - Christchurch, Bear Street, B’ple
Contact: Heather on 01271 328415
Contact: Jenny on 07968109378
Barnstaple Ladies Choir email barnstapleladieschoir@gmail.com or our Facebook page Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432
Barnstaple Macular Support Group Queen's Theatre, 4th Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am
Barnstaple Male Voice Choir
Contact: Sue on 07723 701 578
Mondays at 7.30pm, St Paul’s Church, Shoreland Road, Barnstaple. Contact: 01271 830575/07919887870 EX31 3AA. See our website www.barnstaplemalevoicechoir.co.uk or grahamlang@btinternet.com our Facebook page for contact details.
Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club Regularly row on the River Taw, taster sessions for
Barnstaple Sea Cadets
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 Wednesday 6.30 - 9pm - The Barnstaple Youth House, Market Street Contact: Joy Cann on 01271 323158 Barnstaple email: Andrew.cann1@btopenworld.com
Barnstaple U3a
Meet 1st Thursday of month in Roundswell Community Hall
Contact: Ian Woodward on 07791 936228 for our coffee meeting which usually includes an interesting speaker
Barum Boxing Club Mon, Wed & Fri 6-7pm Juniors & 7-8.30pm Seniors
Barum Boxing Club, Rolle Quay, Barnstaple
Contact: 07855 824317
Barum Conservative Club Golf Society Typically, golf on last Sunday in month, Feb-Nov, to courses Contact: Robin on 07971493811 within 90 mins drive and socially, each following Wed at Barnstaple Conservative Club
Beavers - 1st Fremington
Monday 5.15 - 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
Beavers - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton) Mon 5.45 - 7pm - Scout Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton
Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com
Contact: Gwen Rider on 01271 322109 Beavers - 1st North Devon B’ple Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport
Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 Beavers - 12th North Devon (Pilton) Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 6pm to 7.15pm
Bideford Friday Afternoon Table
Tennis Group
Bishops Tawton Pre School
Bideford Youth Centre 2.30-4.30pm. New members welcome
Methodist Church, Exeter Road, Bishops Tawton
Contact: Helen on 07800 889271 pilton12thbeavers@hotmail.com
Contact: 01271 861797
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 - £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
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
Meet on Monday evenings
Breast Feeding Support Group Friday mornings 10am - 11.30 Forches Children’s Centre
Bridge Group Every Tuesday 2.00-4.30pm. Fremington Parish Hall
British Cactus & Succulent Society
British Naturalists’ Association
Taw & Exmoor Branch
1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Landkey Village Hall
Outings held on a monthly basis
Brownies - Fremington Wed 6.30 - 8pm - Riverside Park Community Centre
Brownies - 1st Landkey Monday evenings
Brownies - 1st Tawstock (St Michael’s) St Michael’s Learning Centre, Sticklepath - Wed 6.15 - 7.30pm
Brownies - Torrington Monday 6 - 7.30pm/Wednesday 6.30 - 8pm
Brownies - Bickington
Baptist Hall, New Street
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
Contact: Emma on 07814 733919
Contact: Jayne 01805 622089
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
Carol Anne Netball Club All ages and abilities - newcomers welcome
Saturday Science Club Every Saturday morning at Barnstaple Library
Contact: Penny on 01271 324024
Contact: Sally on 07779 049015
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
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CoeliacUK North Devon Group
Craft Coop
Crosspatch Quilters
Cubs - 1st Fremington
Cubs - 50th North Devon
Cubs - 5th North Devon(Bishops Tawton)
Cubs - 1st North Devon B’ple
Meet at Fremington Parish Hall. Offering advice and support to people with gluten intolerance northdevon@coeliac.org.uk
Monthly on a Tuesday, 7pm at St Saints Chapel, Instow
Contact in advance of attending for materials list
Fremington Parish hall 10pm - 4pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month
Thursday 6.30 - 8pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington
Wed 6.30 - 8pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath
Tue 6.30 - 8pm, Scout Hut, Codden Hill, B’Tawton
Monday 6.45pm - 8.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport
Cubs - 12th North Devon (Pilton) Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 7pm to 8.30pm
Devon Wildlife Trust
Diabetes UK
Devon Wildlife Trust - Events
Roundswell Community Hall
Eastside AFC Youth Football Club For more information see www.eastsideafc.co.uk
Exercise Classes Fitness League
Fremington Friendship Club
Meet every alternate Thursday
Contact: Janet Ellis on 01271 831504
Contact: Sue on 01271 376729
Contact: Yuko 01271 321538
Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874
Contact: Clare on 07929 618502
Contact: Helen Hearn on 01271 379133
Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588
Contact: MattAkela.12thpiltoncubs@gmail.com
Contact: 01392 279244
Contact Rose on 01271 371072
Contact: Stuart on 07832 199281
Contact Michele 01237 422195
Contact Jenny 07968 109378 2pm, The Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington
Fremington Short Mat Bowling Club Wednesday morning, Friday afternoons
Guides - Fremington Monday 7 - 9pm - Riverside Park Community Centre
Guides - 1st Landkey Thursday evenings
Guides - Torrington
Monday 7 - 8.30pm - Torrington Junior School Hall
Guides - Senior Section - Torrington Monday 7.45 - 9.15pm, Torrington Rugby Club
Handprint Parent & Toddler Group
Livingwells Church, Unit 1, Braunton Road,
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
Happy Hands Playgroup 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
Harmony Christian Choir of North Devon
Tel: 01271 859191
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 Jiggy Wrigglers (musical activity Tue 10am - St Paul’s Church, Old Sticklepath Hill Contact: Clare on 07870 628681 group for babies, toddlers & Tue 1.30pm - The Coffee Shop, Chivenor northdevon@jiggywrigglers.com pre-schoolers Fri 10am - Northam Community Centre, Fore Street www.jigglywrigglers.com Keep Fit Wednesdays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am
Kenwith Company of Archers
Contact: 07818 066239 for details Fridays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am
Tuesday evenings at our Littleham Field outdoors and
Contact: Peter on 07515 878671 Bideford indoors. Taster sessions & beginners course for newcomers or David on 07866 667971
Landkey Horticultural Society Last Tuesday of the month - Sep - April except December
Landkey Mothers Union
4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm
Contact: Gemma on 01271 831224
Contact: Eileen on 01271 831020 Landkey Painters
Lundy Art Group
Memories are made of this
Newport Badminton Club
Newton Tracey Cricket Club
Nikki’s Irish Dance
North Devon Astronomical Society
Mondays in the Village Hall
Last Friday of the month except March and December
Contact: Lyn on 01271 830339
Contact: Joan on 01237 423884 Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore, 10am- 1pm
A group organised by the Barnstaple Link Rotary Club, for those Contact Mike on 01271 373688 or living with dementia, and their carers. We have a morning packed with Ralph on 01271890185 fun, at the Roundswell Community Hall , from 1000-1200 every third Thursday in the month throughout the year.
We meet every Monday evening at 7pm Leisure Centre, Barnstaple. Contact Graham on 07793484148 We're currently looking for another lady player. The members play for fun, not competition.
Youth Training Wednesday evenings commences 19 May, senior training Friday evenings, commences 30 April
Get in touch for information on class times &venues
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
North Devon Branch of Horestone Apiary, Near Umberleigh
Contact: Julie on 01271 345374
Contact: Barbara Carlyle on Devon Beekeepers
North Devon Choral Society
North Devon Forum for Autism and Related Behaviours
North Devon Hockey Club
Every Tuesday 12-3pm. www.northdevonbees.org 01271 882303
Methodist Church Hall, Bear Street, B’ple
Contact: Membership Secretary Choral works performed three times per year. Rehearsals ingridh@uwclub.net
Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm No audition necessary 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
North Devon Ramblers
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.
2 walks most weeks
North Devon Rocket Club Launch rockets at Chapleton Barton Farm
North Devon Society of Model Engineers
North Devon Woodturners
Fremington Methodist Church, 7.30pm 1st Friday of the month
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
Pilton Art Group
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: 01271 346898
We are in Pilton Old School, top of Pilton Street through the arch just info@piltonartsgroup.com past the church. Drop in sessions Mon, Thur & Sat 10am -12.30, Tues 6-8pm. www.piltonartsgroup.com.
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Pilton Academicals Football Club
Pins and Needles
Training: Wednesday (6.30 - 8pm Jul - Oct)
(7.30 - 9pm Oct - April) at Pilton Community College,
A small friendly group working with needles, threads, wool and pins
We meet 2nd Saturday of each month 9.30-12.30 at the Methodist Hall, Rhododendron Ave, Barnstaple on bus route 21
Radio Controlled Sailboat racing Wednesday mornings. Tamar Lakes, Kilkhampton
Rainbows - Torrington
Rainbows - 1st & 2nd Fremington
Rock Park Bowling Club
Monday 6.15 - 7.15pm - Torrington Rugby Club
Wednesday 5.20 - 6.20pm Riverside Park Community Centre
Ladies Mile, Rock Park, Barnstaple
From 6pm until late from April - September. All welcome Rotary Club of Barnstaple
Rotary Club of Barnstaple Link
Roundswell Parent & Toddler Group
Roundswell Short Mat Bowling
Saturday S.O.B Club
Thursday 1pm at the Park Hotel.
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
Tue am and Thurs pm - Community Centre
Church Hall, Wrafton on the 1st Saturday of each month
Contact: Antony on 07533 306 851
Contact: Anita on 01237 422458
Contact: John on 01237 473446
Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089
Contact: Francesca on 07950 370059
Contact: Richard on 01271 373395
Contact: Brian on 01237 477021
Contact: Mike on 01598 710613
Contact: Alan on 01271 321523
Contact: Ali on 01271 890217 (Short of Breath) from 2-4pm.
Scouts - 1st Fremington
Scouts - 50th North Devon
Scouts - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton)
Scouts - 12th North Devon (Pilton)
Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple
Tuesday 7-9.00pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874
Monday 7 - 9.00pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com
Wednesday 7.15 - 9.15pm, Scout Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton Contact: Helen Hearn on 01271 379133 email: acsl@5thndscouts.co.uk
Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 7.30pm to 9pm
Wed 7.15pm - 9.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport
Contact: Vicki - 07773 024776 bear12thpiltonscouts@outlook.com
Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 Singing for Fun
Fridays 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Fremington Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington Contact: Julie on 01271 268094
Cost £6 includes refreshments
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 Special Olympics North Devon
We offer sports training for people with intellectual/
Contact: Julie on 07557 388285 learning difficulties
JKEMISHMILLSSOND@HOTMAIL.COM Spiritual Healing at the Bideford Centre of Light. Hart Street (off Mill Street), Bideford. The Healing Group is run by SNU Approved Healers.
Sun 7.35pm & Tues 10-11.45am
Contact Richard on 01237 471626
St Andrews Pre-School c/o The Surestart Centre, Sticklepath School, Woodville, Barnstaple Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867
St John’s Ladies’ Circle 2nd Thursday of the month - 2.00 - 4.00pm
St John the Baptist Church, Newport
Contact: Diane on 01271 345336 Stamp Club (Taw & Torridge)
Alternate Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm at Castle Hall, Castle Street, B’ple Contact Beryl: 01271 812121
Sticklepath School Youth Club 12 -18 year olds. Wednesdays 7pm-9pm
Swimbridge Twinning Association
All welcome from Sticklepath, Woodville & Bickington
Swimming Club - Barnstaple Thursday Evenings
Tai Chi & Qi Gong
Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30am - St. Johns Hall, Newport
Tap Dancing for Adults Monday evenings - Centre Stage, Pottington, Barnstaple Beginners 7.30, Improvers 8.30
Tarka Starlightz (Majorettes)
Tarka Writers Group
Sticklepath School, Thursday Evenings 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Tots, 6.30pm - 8pm - Juniors 8pm - 9.30pm - Seniors
Contact: Tess on 01271 830649
Contact: Annette on 01271 324500
Contact: Sandy on 01271 870563
Contact: Helen on 01271 379756
Contact: Michelle on 07890 022616
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
Taw U3A Coffee mornings, 4th Mon of the month at 10.30am @ Roundswell
Taw Valley Dog Training Club
The Barnstaple Lions Club
Titans Netball Club
Torridge Table Tennis Club
Torrington & District Historical Society
Torrington Healing Clinic
Westward Ho! Bridge Club
W.I Barnstaple Bloomers
W.I Roundswell
W.I Tomlin
W.I Instow & Yelland
W.I Landkey
W.I Tawstock
Zumba Fitness
Community Hall plus 40 activity groups
Bishops Tawton Church Hall
Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at Ebberley Arms, 40 Bear Street, Barnstaple
Juniors & Seniors
Bideford Youth Centre Saturdays - 10-12.00
Second Monday of every month at Torrington
Contact: 01271 345908
Contact: David on 07776 388744
Contact: Margaret on 01237 475230
Contact: Club president on 0845 833 6349
Contact: Lorraine on 07859 210 439
Contact: Dennis on 01237 477932
Contact Ken 01805-624319
Methodist Church Hall, Mill Street 7-9.30pm or Harry Cramp 01805-622343
Spiritual Healing at Torrington Community Hospital, Calf St. Tuesday evenings 7.15 - 8.45pm.
Contact: 01805 622883
Thursday evenings at 6.45pm at The Holy Trinity Church Hall, Contact: Graham on 01237 470990
Westward Ho!
2nd Wednesday of each month 6pm-8pm
Baptist Church Hall, Boutport Street
2nd Monday of each month 2pm
Roundswell Community Centre
Tomlin Hall, Bickington first Thursday each month 2.00pm
1st Thursday of the month in Instow Parish Hall at 7.30pm
7.30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday each month at Landkey Village Hall.
New members and visitors welcome.
2nd Wednesday of the month 7.30pm
Tawstock Village Hall
Mon & Fri - 10am - Centre Stage, Pottington
Contact: Maggie on 01271 378773
Contact: Lyn on 01271 378203
Contact: Anne on 01271 346043
Contact: Ruth on 07733 443580
Contact: Hazel on 01271 831259
Contact: Pat on 01271 373417
Or Anne on 01271 375398
Contact: Helen on 01271 379756 Tues - 6.30pm - Pilton Bluecoat School
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Copy Catz has been serving the residents of Braunton for the last sixteen years by owner Julian Poulter, his mum Delphine and his fiancé. The shop really is a treasure trove of goodies catering for all, young and old with an array of arts and craft products, gifts, stationery, model cars and airfix models, dream catchers, jigsaws, metal signs and ‘OO’ scale vehicles to name a few! Julian prides himself on running an ‘old fashioned’ shop from the bell on entering the shop to the till on the counter.
Julian can also preserve your treasured memories by transferring VHS videos onto s and he can assist you in printing, binding and laminating
Julian has been particularly busy recently by self publishing his own This he describes as a cross between ‘Oliver Based between 1880 - 1888, the book is a tale of love, lust, survival, honour and courage and unfolds as s twists of fate forces him to abscond to Victorian London. Making allies and enemies, one of which may well answer to the name of Jack the Ripper, and the other would show him the meaning of hope.
Julian has won multiple awards for film scripts in International Film Festivals all over the world including Milan and LA with his film script ‘A Call to Arms’ where he won Best Feature Screenplay. He has now taken his latest film script into production with his book where he says his fiancé Lizzie Sumner loved the script so much that she persuaded him to publish it. Julian hopes that someday in the future, the book may also make it into film format.
His next award ceremony will be in Nice in a few weeks time and Julian hopes to rack up some more awards this time around with ‘Best unproduced script’.
‘The Locksmith’ gives a nod to Charles Dickens as one of the characters in the book is named John Huffam which is actually Charles Dickens middle names.
Julian explained to me that he recently had a customer in the shop from London who bought several copies of the book as he explained to Julian that his late relative was in fact ‘Montague John Druitt’ - a suspect in the the Ripper murders.
You can get your copy of ‘The Locksmith’ Copycatz, Braunton Post Office, J&S Wensley and Tarka Books in Barnstaple, amongst others for the price of £8.99.
Book cover hand painted by local artist, Steve Hernaman
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Multi-National Award Winning North Devon All Starz return with a Musical in a Week 2024!
Within 5 days, the team of professional creatives will teach the young actors to perform a much-loved classic musical, which is then performed to the general public on the last day. Each year the shows are getting bigger and better and the excitement and word gets spread further. This year, the excitement has spread so far that the show even has participants coming especially from New York.
The Junior section for ages 4 to 8 years will perform Aladdin. Aladdin is a lovable street urchin who meets Princess Jasmine, the beautiful daughter of the sultan of Agrabah. While visiting her exotic palace, Aladdin stumbles upon a magic lamp that unleashes a powerful, wisecracking, larger-than-life genie. As Aladdin and the genie start to become friends, they must soon embark on a dangerous mission to stop the evil sorcerer Jafar from overthrowing young Jasmine's kingdom.
The Inters section for ages 9 to 13 years old will perform Shrek the Musical. Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude is suddenly shattered by an invasion of annoying fairy tale characters. They were all banished from their kingdom by the evil Lord Farquaad. Determined to save their home, Shrek cuts a deal with Farquaad and sets out to rescue Princess Fiona, but the small act of rescuing the Princess may be dwarfed by her deep, dark secret.
The Senior section for ages 11 to 18 years will perform Beauty and the Beast. An arrogant young prince falls under the spell of a wicked enchantress who turns him
into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. The spirited, headstrong village girl Belle enters the Beast's castle after he imprisons her father Maurice. With the help of his enchanted servants, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation.
If your child would like to be involved, Aladdin and Shrek are already full but there still are spaces for Beauty and the Beast. Interested participants should contact Tolley at tolley.angell@yahoo.co.uk.
The shows will be Directed by local lad and founder of All Starz, Tolley Angell. Since the last Musical in a Week, Tolley finished working on the UK National Tour of The Bodyguard the Musical. He can currently be seen working in theWest End on Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
Tolley brings with him a team of West End and Broadway creatives to work alongside him. All the creatives are very excited to be coming to Barnstaple and working with the talented young people.
Public performances will be in the Theatre at Kingsley School, Bideford on Friday 9th August. Aladdin at 1.30pm, Shrek the Musical at 4:30pm and 7:30pm and Beauty and the Beast at 6pm and 9pm. Tickets can be bought on the door before each performance.
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Power Flushing
Unvented Hot water Cylinders
Bathroom Design & Installations
Gas Appliance Servicing
Landlord Certificates
Garry’s Grass Cutting Services
“Could you spare an hour or two to help your local community through volunteering for Devon Air Ambulance. We have a host of volunteering opportunities to offer
• Retail Volunteer – support one of our 20 charity shops & e-commerce team, warehouse operation,
• Fundraising Volunteer – box collections, supermarket collections, delivering community talks, support events and logistics
• Head Office Volunteer – support with administration No experience necessary as we offer a full induction, training, and friendly support.
Volunteering is hugely rewarding and allows you to connect to your community and support others by raising important funds. Even helping with the smallest tasks can make a big difference to the people of Devon and help save lives! Volunteering is a great way to meet people, boost your wellbeing, develop new skills and gain experience. Volunteering with DAA is fun and flexible and can fit in with your lifestyle and around other commitments.
So, why not pop into your local DAA shop and chat to one of our store managers or a volunteer. You can also visit our website www.daat.org/volunteer -with-us to find out more about volunteering and it’s benefits or contact our Volunteer Engagement Officer, Charlotte Fleetwood on 01392 466 666 or email volunteer@daat.org”
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DEX OF CHURCH SERVICES
Roundswell Church
Services are at 10am on Sundays in the Community Centre by Sainsbury's. https://www.roundswellchurch.org.uk/
St Paul’s Parish Church, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple Services are at 10am every Sunday with All-Age worship on the third Sunday of the month. Children are also welcome at the Communion services where we have facilities for the very young. Wheelchair access and hearing loop available. Ring 07776 726451 or email churchwardenstpauls1@gmail.com for further information.
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. Café Church on second Sunday at 4.30pm. Causeway Service for adults with Learning Disabilities on first Sunday at 3.00pm. 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 Every Sunday at 11am in our beautiful 13th century building. A variety of styles (organ and bands), activities with children, Sunday Club on 3rd Sunday. Refreshments after the service. ALL WELCOME! Visit ttec.org.uk
St Peter, Westleigh 1st and 3rd Sundays. Visit ttec.org.uk 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. Newport Methodist Church, Gloster Road, Newport, Barnstaple Services every Sunday morning at 10.30am. Coffee Morning 1st Saturday in the month except January. Church Hall available for Hire.
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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 9.30 Holy Communion. All Saints Chapel January to Easter. Visit ttec.org.uk 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.
DEX OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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
Nuisance Calls
0800 800 151
0800 661 441
Floodline 0845 988 1188
North Devon District Council 01271 327711
Barnstaple Town Council 01271 373311
Fremington Parish Council 01271 321063
Tawstock Parish Council 01271 374428
Gas Emergencies
Water Leaks
Electrical Power Failure
0800 111 999
0800 169 1144
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
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
Helpline
Samaritans 116 123
Instow Primary School 01271 860545
Fremington Primary, Nursery 01271 373979
Sticklepath Primary School 01271 342455
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
ROUNDSWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE Tuesdays 6 & 7.30pm. Call Debby Norris - 07592 451311
SWIMBRIDGE JUBILEE HALL - Tuesdays 6.30pm. Call Claire - 07584 372638
FREMINGTON METHODIST CHURCH - Wednesdays 5.30pm and Thursdays 9.00 & 10.30am Call Debby Norris - 07592 451311
NEWPORT CHURCH - Thursdays 5.30pm. Call India - 07912 550901
NEWPORT CHURCH - Fridays 8am & 9.30am. Call Debbie Summers - 07796 945039
ROUNDSWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE - Saturdays 7.30, 9 & 10.30am. Call Debbie Wright - 07717 323941
The Acupuncture Studio
Coffee mornings 1st Monday in month at St Johns Café, Newport, at 10.30.
Sainsburys, at 10.30:
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