North Devon Insight - February 2025

Insight North Devon

February 2025

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February 2025 H

ello and welcome to the February edition.

We are now well and truly over Christmas and the shops have already got their Easter eggs in! Blimey, Easter isn’t until April and it’s started already.

Before that though we have Valentine’s Day on 14th February and another half term holiday for the schools and colleges!

After the recent cold spell, I’m very much looking forward to the Spring and then the Summer this year, let’s hope the weather is good to us.

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Age UK 23

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FEATURE North Devon Ramblers’ Winter Walks programme

Have a fabulous February, enjoy yourself and keep warm!

Lisa

FEATURE

FEATURE Unique Homes - How we value them accurately

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FEATURE Kids Page

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FEATURE No regret ‘Buy to Let’

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CHURCH SERVICES

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INDEX OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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FEATURE True Love …. For you

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NORTH DEVON DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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Tel 01271 328105 - Mob 07782 394251 6

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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 Chess Club Barnstaple & District Wine Circle Barnstaple Floral Art Club Barnstaple Jubilee Singers Barnstaple Ladies Choir Barnstaple Macular Support Group Barnstaple Male Voice Choir

INDEX OF CLUBS

INDEX OF CLUBS

Friday 6.45 - 8.45pm (during term times) - Pilton Community College 18 years old and over - social gatherings for adults with learning difficulties/disabilities Devon Advanced Motorcyclists Tuesdays Monday & Thursdays 7pm - 9.30pm - (13 - 18 year olds) TA Centre, Barnstaple Various detachments across North Devon

Beavers - 1st Fremington Beavers - 50th North Devon Beavers - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton) Beavers - 1st North Devon B’ple Beavers - 12th North Devon (Pilton)

Mon 5.45 - 7pm - Scout Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 6pm to 7.15pm

Barnstaple Sea Cadets TS Valiant Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band

Barnstaple U3a Barum Boxing Club Barum Conservative Club Golf Society

Bideford Friday Afternoon Table Tennis Group Bishops Tawton Pre School Bishops Tawton Toddler Group Bonsai Society - North Devon Borderline Morris Dancing Bosom Buddies Bowling Club - United Services Breast Cancer Support Group Braunton Camera Club Breast Feeding Support Group Bridge Group British Cactus & Succulent Society British Naturalists’ Association Taw & Exmoor Branch Brownies - Fremington Brownies - 1st Landkey Brownies - 1st Tawstock (St Michael’s) Brownies - Torrington Brownies - Bickington BUGS Byeways Bowling Club Carol Anne Netball Club Saturday Science Club

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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

Roundswell Community Hall, Barnstaple 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.

Contact: 08456 521524 1st and 3rd Sunday in month - Roundswell Community Contact: Tom on 01271 329013 Centre - 7.30 - 10pm Mon, Wed, Friday 6-7.30pm Atlantic Coast Gym, Rackfield Court, Barnstaple Contact: Graham on 07519 162 944 barnstapleabc@gmail.com 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 Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm Barnstaple Conservative Club, 13 Boutport Street, EX31 1RW Contact: Graham Jones - grjones88@aol.com 2nd Wednesday of the month - Fremington Village Hall 4th Monday of the month - Fremington Parish Hall - 7pm Contact: Heather on 01271 328415 Wednesday at 7.30pm - Christchurch, Bear Street, B’ple email barnstapleladieschoir@gmail.com or our Facebook page Queen's Theatre, 4th Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am Mondays at 7.30pm, St Paul’s Church, Shoreland Road, Barnstaple.

EX31 3AA. See our website www.barnstaplemalevoicechoir.co.uk or our Facebook page for contact details.

Regularly row on the River Taw, taster sessions for newcomers Monday & Thursday evenings 7-9pm Rolle Quay, Barnstaple seacadetsbarnstaple@gmail.com Wednesday 6.30 - 9pm - The Barnstaple Youth House, Market Street Barnstaple Meet 1st Thursday of month in Roundswell Community Hall 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 Typically, golf on last Sunday in month, Feb-Nov, to courses within 90 mins drive and socially, each following Wed at Barnstaple Conservative Club Monday 5.15 - 6.30pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Tues 6.15 - 7.15pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath

Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club

Contact: Amanda on 07988 797785 Email: abbeygateway@gmail.com

Contact: Jenny on 07968109378 Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432 Contact: Sue on 07723 701 578 Contact: 01271 830575/07919887870 grahamlang@btinternet.com secretary@barnstaplepilotgigclub.co.uk ww.barnstaplepilotgigclub@googlemail.com 01271 379169 Contact: Joy Cann on 01271 323158 email: Andrew.cann1@btopenworld.com Contact: Ian Woodward on 07791 936228

Contact: 07855 824317 Contact: Robin on 07971493811

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: Helen on 07800 889271 pilton12thbeavers@hotmail.com

Bideford Youth Centre 2.30-4.30pm. New members welcome Contact: 01271 861797 Methodist Church, Exeter Road, Bishops Tawton 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 Various locations - see website, www.borderlinemorris.org bag@borderlinemorris.org 1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Barnstaple Rugby Club Contact: Lesley on 01271 865580/ The Green, Pottington Road, Barnstaple Contact: Chris on 07714 365273/ info@unitedservicesbowlingclub.co.uk Liz on 01271 314306 07874 088828 Meet on Monday evenings Contact: 01271 883306/07812 753361 Friday mornings 10am - 11.30 Forches Children’s Centre Every Tuesday 2.00-4.30pm. Fremington Parish Hall Contact: 01271 345520 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Landkey Village Hall Contact: Barry on 01271 346494 Outings held on a monthly basis Wed 6.30 - 8pm - Riverside Park Community Centre Monday evenings St Michael’s Learning Centre, Sticklepath - Wed 6.15 - 7.30pm Monday 6 - 7.30pm/Wednesday 6.30 - 8pm Baptist Hall, New Street Barnstaple Ukulele Group 2nd Tuesday each month 7.30-9.00pm The Corner House, Boutport Street, Barnstaple Fremington All ages and abilities - newcomers welcome Every Saturday morning at Barnstaple Library Booking essential.

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 Contact: Angie on 07876 028331 Contact: Penny on 01271 324024 Contact: Sally on 07779 049015 Contact: Ruth on 07847 006048

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Barnstaple Counselling & Wellbeing

www.barnstaplecounsellingandwellbeing.co.uk

Tel 07312 088189

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INDEX OF CLUBS Chivenor Air Training Corps 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 Cubs - 12th North Devon (Pilton) Devon Wildlife Trust Diabetes UK Eastside AFC Youth Football Club Exercise Classes Fremington Friendship Club

Fremington Short Mat Bowling Club Guides - Fremington Guides - 1st Landkey Guides - Torrington Guides - Senior Section - Torrington Handprint Parent & Toddler Group Happy Hands Playgroup

Happy Hoppers Pre-School Gymnastics Harmony Christian Choir of North Devon Headway North Devon

Hockey Club - North Devon Mens Hockey Club - Taw Valley Ladies

Inner Wheel Club of Barnstaple Jiggy Wrigglers (musical activity group for babies, toddlers & pre-schoolers Keep Fit Kenwith Company of Archers Landkey Horticultural Society Landkey Mothers Union 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 North Devon Branch of Devon Beekeepers North Devon Choral Society North Devon Forum for Autism and Related Behaviours North Devon and Torridge LAS (Life after Stroke North Devon Hockey Club North Devon Model Society club.

North Devon Motor Club North Devon Ramblers North Devon Rocket Club North Devon Society of Model Engineers North Devon Woodturners

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INDEX OF CLUBS

INDEX OF CLUBS

Mondays and Thursdays at 6.45pm - (13 - 18 year olds) Contact: 01271 817318 www.chivenoraircadets.org.uk / www.facebook.com/chivenoraircadets Meet at Fremington Parish Hall. Offering advice and support to people with gluten intolerance northdevon@coeliac.org.uk Contact: Janet Ellis on 01271 831504 Monthly on a Tuesday, 7pm at St Saints Chapel, Instow Contact: Sue on 01271 376729 Contact in advance of attending for materials list Fremington Parish hall 10pm - 4pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month Contact: Yuko 01271 321538 Thursday 6.30 - 8pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874 Wed 6.30 - 8pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Tue 6.30 - 8pm, Scout Hut, Codden Hill, B’Tawton Contact: Helen Hearn on 01271 379133 Monday 6.45pm - 8.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 7pm to 8.30pm Contact: Matt Akela.12thpiltoncubs@gmail.com Devon Wildlife Trust - Events Contact: 01392 279244 Roundswell Community Hall Contact Rose on 01271 371072 For more information see www.eastsideafc.co.uk Contact: Stuart on 07832 199281 Fitness League Contact Michele 01237 422195 Meet every alternate Thursday Contact Jenny 07968 109378 2pm, The Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington Wednesday morning, Friday afternoons Contact: Alan on 01271 377116 Monday 7 - 9pm - Riverside Park Community Centre Contact: Rose on 01271 860882 Thursday evenings Contact: Charlotte on 01271 830671 Monday 7 - 8.30pm - Torrington Junior School Hall Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089 Monday 7.45 - 9.15pm, Torrington Rugby Club Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089 Livingwells Church, Unit 1, Braunton Road, 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 Welcome singers from all denominations to rehearsals Monday at gdreed51@gmail.com 7.00pm - Sticklepath Methodist Church, Rhododendron Ave, Sticklepath 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 Park School. Matches on Saturdays with training on www.northdevonhockeyclub.co.uk Wed (6.45-8.45pm) & Tue (6.45-7.45pm for junior boys www.tawvalleyhockeyclub.org and girls, 7.45-8.45pm adults) respectively.

1st Tuesday of each month at Barnstaple Hotel, 12.00 for 12.30 Contact: Gabrielle on 01237 477021 Tue 10am - St Paul’s Church, Old Sticklepath Hill Contact: Clare on 07870 628681 Tue 1.30pm - The Coffee Shop, Chivenor northdevon@jiggywrigglers.com Fri 10am - Northam Community Centre, Fore Street www.jigglywrigglers.com Wednesdays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am 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 Last Tuesday of the month - Sep - April except December Contact: Gemma on 01271 831224 4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm Contact: Eileen on 01271 831020 Mondays in the Village Hall Contact: Lyn on 01271 830339 Last Friday of the month except March and December 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 Contact: Graham on 07760 197550 Get in touch for information on class times &venues 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 Horestone Apiary, Near Umberleigh Contact: Barbara Carlyle on 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 Contact : 07923 481 332 Associated with the Stroke Association at Fremington Parish Hall, Higher Rd, Fremington EX31 3BG. Social and Activities every Friday 1100 - 1300 Stroke survivors and carers very welcome 14 year olds and over ! Play at Park school.

Contact: Nick Howells on 01271 377395 Meet every Tue 6.30 - 9pm at Fremington parish Hall Contact: Sera on 01237 459102 www.northdevonmodelsociety.co.uk Your local club for grass root motor sport Monthly meetings - 1st Wed of the month.

Details: www.ndmc.org.uk 2 walks most weeks Contact: Dune Simpson 07379 498808/ dune.77@outlook.com Launch rockets at Chapleton Barton Farm Contact: 01271 372331 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

Contact: David on 01271 343735 Contact: Bryan on 01271 883487

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INDEX OF CLUBS

INDEX OF CLUBS

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Parkinson’s UK - Northern Devon

Exercise classes and coffee mornings

Petrovian Orchestra of Barnstaple

Roundswell Parent & Toddler Group Roundswell Short Mat Bowling Saturday S.O.B Club (Short of Breath) Scouts - 1st Fremington Scouts - 50th North Devon

Rehearsal details - Tuesdays, Term Time at 7.30pm - 9.30pm St Paul’s Church, Sticklepath, EX31 2BG We are in Pilton Old School, top of Pilton Street through the arch just past the church. Drop in sessions Mon, Thur & Sat 10am -12.30, Tues 6-8pm. www.piltonartsgroup.com.

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 Wednesday mornings. Tamar Lakes, Kilkhampton 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 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 from 2-4pm.

Tuesday 7-9.00pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Monday 7 - 9.00pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath

Scouts - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton)

Wednesday 7.15 - 9.15pm, Scout Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton

Scouts - 12th North Devon (Pilton)

Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 7.30pm to 9pm

Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple Singing for Fun

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 Meet on the 1st Mondays of the month at Barnstaple Hotel 7pm Third Monday socially We offer sports training for people with intellectual/ learning difficulties

Pilton Art Group

Pilton Academicals Football Club Pins and Needles Radio Controlled Sailboat racing Rainbows - Torrington Rainbows - 1st & 2nd Fremington Rock Park Bowling Club Rotary Club of Barnstaple

Rotary Club of Barnstaple Link

Soroptimist International of Barnstaple & District Special Olympics North Devon

Spiritual Healing at the Bideford Centre of Light.

St Andrews Pre-School St John’s Ladies’ Circle Stamp Club (Taw & Torridge) Sticklepath School Youth Club Swimbridge Twinning Association Swimming Club - Barnstaple Tai Chi & Qi Gong Tap Dancing for Adults Tarka Writers Group Taw & Torridge Metal Detecting Club Tawstock Pre-School Taw U3A 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

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Hart Street (off Mill Street), Bideford.

The Healing Group is run by SNU Approved Healers.

Sun 7.35pm & Tues 10-11.45am 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 12 -18 year olds. Wednesdays 7pm-9pm All welcome from Sticklepath, Woodville & Bickington Thursday Evenings Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30am - St. Johns Hall, Newport Monday evenings - Centre Stage, Pottington, Barnstaple Beginners 7.30, Improvers 8.30 Meeting 1st Monday of the month at The Castle Rooms Barnstaple at 7pm Every 4th Monday at the Methodist hall, Great Torrington 7pm for 7.30pm—hayman.gang@macace.net Mon - Fri 9.00am - 3.15pm Holywell C of E Primary School Coffee mornings, 4th Mon of the month at 10.30am @ Roundswell 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 Methodist Church Hall, Mill Street 7-9.30pm Spiritual Healing at Torrington Community Hospital, Calf St. Tuesday evenings 7.15 - 8.45pm.

Thursday evenings at 6.45pm at The Holy Trinity Church Hall, 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 Tues - 6.30pm - Pilton Bluecoat School

Contact: Pamela on 01805 804025/ John on 01237 473337 Contact: 01271 346898 info@piltonartsgroup.com

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 Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874 Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com Contact: Helen Hearn on 01271 379133 email: acsl@5thndscouts.co.uk Contact: Vicki - 07773 024776 bear12thpiltonscouts@outlook.com Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 Contact: Julie on 01271 268094 Contact: Christine on 01271 375600 www.soroptimist-barnstaple.co.uk Contact: Julie on 07557 388285 JKEMISHMILLSSOND@HOTMAIL.COM

Contact Richard on 01237 471626 Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867 Contact: Diane on 01271 345336 Contact Beryl: 01271 812121

Contact: Tess on 01271 830649 Contact: Annette on 01271 324500 Contact: Sandy on 01271 870563 Contact: Helen on 01271 379756 Contact: Alex on 01237 478875 Contact: Julie/Graham on 01805 603205

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 or Harry Cramp 01805-622343 Contact: 01805 622883 Contact: Graham on 01237 470990 Contact: Maggie on 01271 378773 Contact: Hilly on 07796 606211 roundswellwi@devonwi.org.uk 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

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Donate your Unwanted Christmas Presents to Age UK and Help those Most Vulnerable this Winter Christmas time may have come to an end, but you can still continue the season of giving by donating any unwanted gifts to the Age UK shop in Barnstaple.

Age UK shops offer a wide range of pre-loved items, all of which are sold on to be loved again, raising funds for the Charity’s work, as well as helping to reduce waste and recycle.

Each of the shops is reliant on the generous donations from the local community and with winter set to once again be tough for older people, the Age UK Roundswell shop is calling on residents to help.

Loneliness and social isolation are year-round problems for older people, but winter can be particularly tough. Not only can cold temperatures seriously affect older people’s health but the darker days can make it harder to get out and about and stay connected, leaving many feeling isolated and lonely. Eye-watering energy bills and the everincreasing cost of living also mean that many older households are struggling to afford the essentials, and getting by on a low fixed income is incredibly challenging.

Donating any unwanted gifts can help change how we age, allowing Age UK to continue to run its much-needed services for those who have no one else to turn to, such as its Telephone Friendship Service, The Silver Line Helpline and Advice Line. These services can be a lifeline to older people by providing friendship, support and advice to those who are vulnerable and struggling this winter.

Cathy King, Manager at the Age UK shop in Barnstaple, said: “It can be difficult to know what to do with gifts that will never be used, or that you don’t want. That’s why we’re asking local residents to donate them to the Age UK shop in Roundswell (based on the Sainsbury's site next to Boots Chemist). Whether it’s a board game you already have, or another jumper you may not need, every unwanted gift donated will make a huge difference to the lives of older people.”

When donating people can make their donations worth an extra 25% for the Charity by signing up to Gift Aid. Simply filling out a basic form when dropping off donations means Age UK will receive an extra 25p from the Government for every £1 that is raised from donated goods.

Age UK has over 250 shops across England and Wales, which are reliant on the generous donations of the local community to keep the shelves stocked and are supported by a team of dedicated staff and volunteers. To find your nearest Age UK shop visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/shops

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The Acupuncture Studio 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.

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FEATURE North Devon Ramblers’ Winter Walks Programme Here are the details of our upcoming Winter walks . They are open to anyone to try out (for up to 3 walks) before joining the Ramblers’ Association.

If you do decide to join, you can walk with any Ramblers’ group and also pick up walks in other areas.

Sunday 26th January- Meet at 10am at Beaford village hall car park for a 5 or 10 mile figure of 8 walk in the countryside around Beaford.

Sunday 2nd February- Meet at Ashcombe Car Park, Simonsbath at 10.30 for a slower-paced winter walk on Exmoor (7.5 miles).

Tuesday 4th February- A bus and Tarka Trail walk from Landcross to Instow with a coffee stop at Bideford Station, 6 miles starting at 9.45. See our website for details of bus times.

Saturday 8th February- Meet at Baggy point NT car park at 10am for a 6.6 mile circular walk to Putsborough and back.

Wednesday 12th February- Meet at Petrockstowe Station car park at 10.30 for a 5.5 mile walk to the old quarry at Meeth.

Sunday 16th February- Meet at Lapford train station (the 9.37. from Barnstaple arrives at 10.09) for a 10.5 mile walk to Coldridge and beyond.

Wednesday 19th February- Meet at Hillsford Bridge NT car park at 10.30 for a 7.5 mile walk to Watersmeet, Countisbury and Lynmouth.

Saturday 22nd February- Meett at Braunton Academy car park at 10.00 for aa 10 mile walk around Braunton. (please book with Martin for this walk) Sunday 23rd February- Meet at Lowdwells Lock car park near Holcombe Regis at 10.30 for a 10.5 mile walk taking in the Great Western Canal.

Wednesday 26th February- Meet at St John’s Garden Centre at Ashford for a 6 mile leisurely walk to Ashford and Bradiford Mill.

For further details on any of these walks please go to our website northdevonramblers.org.uk

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VIBE JIVE Would you like to Jive?

Vibe Barnstaple is Modern Jive with a fusion of Blues, Tango, Salsa and Swing.

It’s great fun, friendly and no need for a partner.

Come along and give it a go. All abilities welcome.

The Social Club - St George’s Road, Barnstaple Walk in and dance out For class and freestyle dates contact Phil and Stacey: vibemodernjive@gmail.com Www.facebook.com/VIBEatBarnstaple To advertise simply email lisa@insightmags.co.uk or call 07561 890 588

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INDEX 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 Bi ble, 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, including our weekly Tuesday coffee morning at 10.00am, can be found at www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8993/ and at www.barnstapleparishchurch.org 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 Buckl and, 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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INDEX OF CHURCH SERVICES 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 Services at 9.30 am second and fourth Sundays; All Saints: January until Easter.

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.

INDEX 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 0800 800 151 Nuisance Calls 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 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

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Childline NSPCC Child Protection Helpline Drugs Helpline Alcoholics Anonymous The Samaritans Parentline Plus Instow Primary School Fremington Primary, Nursery Sticklepath Primary School Holywell C of E St Michael’s Horwood & N’Tracey Primary Our Lady’s Catholic Yeo Valley Ashleigh C of E Primary Bratton Fleming Primary Forches Cross Primary Pilton Infants Pilton Bluecoats Pathfield School Landkey Primary Swimbridge Primary Bishops Tawton Primary Marwood Primary Newport Primary Lampard Vachell School Orchard Vale Primary Great Torrington Bluecoat C of E Infant & Nursery School Great Torrington Junior Bideford College Pilton Community College Park Community School Great Torrington School

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FITTED BEDROOMS Gas Safe Registered 230931 Boiler Installations Cooker Installations Landlord/Gas Safety Certificates Unvented Cylinders Bathrooms Kitchens All general plumbing work Friendly & reliable Fully Insured Service Call Darren on

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Del Mar Landscaping & Property Maintenance Fencing - Patios - Paths Decking - Walls - Gates Garden Maintenance Free Quotes and Advice Fully Insured All aspects of garden works undertaken Please call

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NORTH DEVON DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 2025 PROGRAMME Coffee mornings – 1st Monday in month at St Johns Café, Newport at 10.30am Meetings – 3rd Monday in month at Roundswell Hall next to Sainsburys – doors open 10.00am for 10.30am start: 17 February 2025 17 March 2025

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Value Home Furnishings And so much more …..

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ACCOUNTING TaxAssist Accountants 43 Map Accounting 45 ACUPUNCTURE One Acupuncture 5 The Acupuncture Studio 21 CAR BODYWORK Clifford Motorworks 9 BEDROOMS Ideal Bedrooms 35 BRICKLAYING WS Bricklaying & Maintenance 33 BRIDGE CLASSES Learn to play Bridge 11 BUILDERS L S Building 13 Williams Building Services 17 T.Deller 21 TK Carpentry & Building 29 Brownings Construction 39 S White & Sons 43 CARE Homecare Solutions 18 Westward Housing 26 North Devon Homes 36 Tyspane Care Home 47 CARPENTER & JOINER TK Carpentry & Building 29 CARPET CLEANERS Personal Touch 6 CHIMNEY SWEEP Croyde Chimney Sweepers 26 CLEANING Victoria Cleaning Service 17 COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALISTS CJD Communications Ltd 16 A3 Aerials 43 COMPUTER REPAIRS Frequency Computers 42 Exmoor Computer 44 Home Computer Tuition & Servicing 45 COUNSELLING Barnstaple Counselling & Wellbeing 11 DANCE SCHOOL Vibe Jive 29 DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Don Bailey & Son 41 ELECTRICAL GMEC Electrical 21 Westfield Electrics 42 ESTATE AGENTS Hortons 11 Match Property 25

FENCING Dan Maynard Fencing 3 Barefoot Benji 7 Storm Force Fencing 13 WS Bricklaying & Maintenance 33 FINANCIAL ADVISOR Philip J Milton 45 FOOTCARE Comfy Feet Footcare 7 North Devon Footcare 40 GARAGE DOORS Garolla Garage Doors 31 GARDENING SERVICES Barefoot Benji 7 Best of British Gardens 26 P.R.H Landscape 28 Del Mar Landscaping & Prop.Main40 T W Garden Services 42 S White & Sons 43 GLAZING REPAIRS Adam Flint 18 Darren Smallbone 45 GUTTER CLEANING iClear Gutters 3 HAIRDRESSORS Caralyn Couch 44 HELP/ADVICE Samaritans 44 HOME FURNISHINGS Value Home Furnishings 45 INSURANCE SPECIALISTS Lloyd & Whyte 3 KITCHEN FITTERS Kitchen Exchange 6 Dream Doors 15 LEGAL & FINANCIAL SERVICES Tuckers 8 LOFTS Access for Lofts 36 MAINTENANCE Jones & Son 5 RDK Handyman 16 T.Deller 21 Quay Maintenance 28 WS Bricklaying & Maintenance 33 Del Mar Landscaping & Prop.Main40 P W Property Maintenance 43 S White & Sons 43 WKS Services 45 MOBILITY Valley Mobility 35 Devon Stairlifts 37 OVEN CLEANING Personal Touch 6 PAINTERS & DECORATORS George R Tossell 16 Perfect Finish 41 Ian Isaac Painter & Decorator 45

PATIO & DRIVEWAY CLEANING Pro Clean PLASTERING/PLASTERERS Phoenix Creative PLUMBERS Dan Varley Simon Popham S J Curtis Plumbing and Heating Flush and Save Dave Harris Charles Fairing Building D Lethaby REMOVAL COMPANY Devon & Cornwall Removals RESTORATIONS Clifford Motorworks ROOFERS Brownings Construction A Roofing Taw Roofing ROOFING SUPPLIERS Quinn Roofing Suppliers SHEDS Sheds 4 U SLIMMING GROUP Slimming World SOLAR PV Simple Solar GMEC Electrical SOLICITORS Slee Blackwell TRAVEL Filers TREE SURGERY Barefoot Benji Taw & Torridge Tree Services JP Tree Services Gavin Hendry Tree Surgery Acacia Arb TV AERIALS CJD Communications Ltd A3 Aerials UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Personal Touch uPVC SUPPLIERS Alan Wilson Windows Ltd Fair Price Windows Ltd South West Windows Exmoor Fascias VEHICLE REPAIRS/HIRE FIRMS Barnstaple Autocare VINYL CLEANING Ultra Clean Records WINDOW CLEANERS Myhome Window Cleaning

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