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January 2022
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January 2022 H
appy New Year and welcome to the first edition of 2022!
We hope you had an amazing Christmas with all your family and sincerely wish you all a happy, healthy 2022. I wonder what this new year will bring us?? In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, seventy years of service, having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952 when Her Majesty was 25 years old. This means lots of celebrations along with an extended bank holiday from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June. Something to look forward to! In true January style it’s all about health and fitness this month, working off the chocolates, Christmas dinners and the copious amount of alcohol you may have consumed. If you are ready for your fitness challenge but not quite ready to join a gym, why not take up running? This is a brilliant way to keep fit, meet lots of people, enjoy the fresh air in our beautiful countryside and of course it’s FREE! We have some very interesting features this month, one quite distressing one from Refuge 4 Pets and another about the Housing Crisis. These both deserve a read. Enjoy the peace and calm of January and see you next month …..
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KIDS PUZZLE PAGE FEATURE Homespun 8 FEATURE Release Reality 10/12/14 INDEX OF CLUBS 17 FEATURE The Alan Titchmarsh Column 21 FEATURE The Heart of the matter 22 FEATURE Westward Bound 25 FEATURE Good Sport 27 RECIPE Raspberry and Apple muffins 28 FEATURE Pets back to nature 31 FEATURE Refuge 4 Pets 32/34 CHURCH SERVICES 34 INDEX OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS 36 FEATURE Contactless Convenience? 38/39 FEATURE North Devon and Torridge Housing Crisis 43 FEATURE Sick and Tyred 46 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
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The Ancient Craft of Traditional Upholstery Commissions undertaken for complete rebuild or recover of traditional & modern sofas & chairs Handmade Box & T Cushions, Headboards & Toyboxes Telephone 01271
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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 Badminton Club Barnstaple Bridge Club Barnstaple Bowling Club
Barnstaple Camera Club Barnstaple Chess Club 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 TS Valiant Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band Barnstaple U3a Barum Boxing Club Beavers - 1st Fremington Beavers - 50th North Devon Beavers - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton) Beavers - 1st North Devon B’ple 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 - 7th Barnstaple Brownies - 2nd Barnstaple Brownies - Bickington BUGS Byeways Bowling Club Carol Anne Netball Club
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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
Contact: Amanda on 07988 797785 Email: abbeygateway@gmail.com Contact: martinr4014@icloud.com Contact: Jenny on 01769 560605 Contact: Glyn on 01271 370863 Contact: Captain Trevor Gayton HQ on 01271 342296 Contact: David on 07964 250436
St John’s Community Centre, Barnstaple Thursday 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 01237 472464 Centre - 7.30 - 10pm Mon, Wed, Friday 6-7.30pm Atlantic Coast Gym, Rackfield Court, Barnstaple Contact: Mark on 07749 231121 marksimpson1958@hotmail.co.uk Tues 7.30 - 11pm - Marwood Community Hall (next to the school) Muddiford, Milltown, Barnstaple Contact: Simon - bbc.badminton@btinternet.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 Jackie Hemmings Anthony; 07811 341010 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 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 Thur of the month -St Paul’s Hall, Sticklepath - 7pm Contact: Linda on 01271 328336 Wednesday at 7.30pm - Christchurch, Bear Street, B’ple Contact: Jenny on 07968109378 See our website www.barnstapleladieschoir.org or our Facebook page Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm, Corner House, B’ple Contact: 01271 376920 Queen's Theatre, 4th Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am Contact: Sue on 07723 701 578 Mondays at 7.30pm, Fremington Community Primary School 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 Barnstaple@seacadets.eclipse.co.uk 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 Monday 5.30 - 6.30pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Debbie on 07967 491777 Tues 6.15 - 7.15pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com Mon 5.45 - 7pm - Scout HQ, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton Contact: Gwen Rider on 01271 555 115 Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 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: 07923 847 404/07973 709257 info@unitedservicesbowlingclub.co.uk 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 Thursday evenings - Pilton Church Hall Wednesday 6.15 - 7.45pm - Pilton School Barnstaple Ukulele Group 2nd Tuesday each month 7.30-9.00pm The Corner House, Boutport Street, Barnstaple Fremington All ages and abilities - newcomers welcome
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: Mrs Stevens on 01271 327956 Contact: Mrs Beer on 01271 372592 Contact: Rhonda on 01271 372891 Contact: Angie on 07876 028331 Contact: Penny on 01271 324024 Contact: Sally on 07779 049015
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INDEX OF CLUBS Saturday Science Club Chivenor Air Training Corps CoeliacUK North Devon Group
Craft Coop Crosspatch Quilters Cubs - 1st Fremington Cubs - 50th North Devon Cubs - 5th North Devon Cubs - 1st North Devon B’ple Devon Wildlife Trust Diabetes UK Eastside AFC Youth Football Club Exercise Classes Fremington Friendship Club Fremington short Mat Bowling Club Gardening Club- Fremington 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 Castle Model Boat Club Landkey Horticultural Society Landkey Mothers Union Landkey Painters Landkey Craft Group Lundy Art Group Monday 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 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 Parkinson’s UK - Northern Devon
Petrovian Orchestra of Barnstaple Pilton Art Group
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Every Saturday morning at Barnstaple Library Contact: Ruth on 07847 006048 Booking essential. 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: kate.taylor@devonscouts.org.uk Wed 6.30 - 8pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Tue 6.30 - 8pm, Scout HQ, Codden Hill, B’Tawton Contact: Tracey Wallis on 01271 555 115 Monday 6.45pm - 8.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 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 starting 18th November Contact Jenny 07968 109378 2pm, The Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington Wednesday morning, Thursday evenings. Friday afternoons Contact: Alan on 01271 377116 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm Contact: Sonia on 01271 373343 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 1st Tuesday of the month - 7.30pm Contact: John 07778 150 512 North Devon Golf Club Last Tuesday of the month - Sep - April except December Contact: Marcia on 01271 830860 4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm Contact: Eileen on 01271 831020 Mondays in the Village Hall Contact: Lyn on 01271 830339 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in Village Hall Contact: Rita on 01271 830900 Last Friday of the month except March and December Contact: Joan on 01237 423884 Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore, 10am - 1pm Social Club - Roundswell Community Centre 2 - 4pm Contact: Pam on 01271 327090 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 Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Bear Street, B’ple All welcome, No auditions, www.northdevonchoral.org.uk Contact: Janet 01805 628262 Meet monthly for advice and a chat 14 year olds and over ! Play at Park school. Meet every Tue at Fremington parish Hall 7-9pm. Your local club for grass root motor sport Monthly meetings - 1st Wed of the month. 2 walks most weeks Launch rockets at Chapleton Barton Farm
Contact : 07923 481 332 Contact: Nick Howells on 01271 377395 Contact Geoff on 07890 281723
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 1st Saturday of each month. 10am - 1pm Boardroom of North Devon District Hospital Coffee Morning - 1st Thursday of each month. 10am to 12.30pm, Communal Room One at Alwington Village Hall, nr Fairy Cross, Bideford, EX39 5AW Rehearsal details - Tuesdays, Term Time at 7.30pm - 9.30pm St Paul’s Church, Sticklepath, EX31 2BG Pilton Old School, Ladywell, Pilton. At the top of Pilton street under the arch next to the Church. Drop in sessions Mon, Wed & Thu 10am -12.30. www.piltonartsgroup.com. Training: Wednesday (6.30 - 8pm Jul - Oct)
Contact: David on 01271 343735
Details: www.ndmc.org.uk Contact: Janice Hurdle on 07765 091260 Contact: 01271 372331
Contact: Bryan on 01271 883487 Contact: Patrick Kivlin on 01237 472408
Contact: Tom on 07870 675231
Contact: 01271 346898
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INDEX OF CLUBS Radio Controlled Sailboat racing Rainbows - Torrington Rainbows - 2nd Barnstaple Rainbows - 1st & 2nd Fremington Rock Park Bowling Club Rotary Club of Barnstaple
Rotary Club of Barnstaple Link Roundswell Parent & Toddler Group Roundswell Short Mat Bowling Saturday S.O.B Club (Short of Breath) Scouts - 1st Fremington Scouts - 50th North Devon Scouts - 5th North Devon Scouts - 12th North Devon Group Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple Silver Spurs Square Dancing Club Singing for Fun Soroptimist International of Barnstaple & Distict Spiritual Healing at the Bideford Centre of Light.
St Andrews Pre-School St John’s Ladies’ Circle Stamp Club (Taw & Torridge) Sticklebricks Pre School Sticklepath School Youth Club Swimbridge Twinning Association Swimming Club - Barnstaple Tai Chi & Qi Gong Tap Dancing for Adults Tarka Starlightz (Majorettes)
Tarka Writers Group Taw & Torridge Metal Detecting Club Tawstock Pre-School Taw U3A Taw Valley Dog Training Club Barnstaple Lions Club The Tarka Healing Group The Taw & Torridge Embroiderers’ Group 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 Fremington W.I Bickington W.I Instow & Yelland W.I Landkey W.I Tawstock Zumba Fitness
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Wednesday mornings. Tamar Lakes, Kilkhampton Monday 6.15 - 7.15pm - Torrington Rugby Club Thursdays - Pilton Church Hall 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 Barnstaple Hotel. Come and Join us and see what we do ,we are a friendly club, serving the community, our Rotary shop in Barnstaple raises money for local charities and local good causes. 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. Thursday 7 - 8.30pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Monday 7 - 9.00pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Wednesday 7.15 - 9pm, Scout HQ, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton northdevonscouts.org.uk/scouts@northdevonscouts.org.uk Tuesday evenings - Pilton Church Hall Wed 7.15pm - 9.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Tuesday 7pm - 9pm. Methodist Church Hall, Rhododendron Ave Sticklepath, Barnstaple Thursdays 6.00pm - 7.00pm 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 Hart Street (off Mill Street), Bideford. The Healing Group is run by SNU Approved Healers. Sun 7.45pm, Mon 2 - 4pm & Tues 4.30 - 6pm c/o The Surestart Centre, Sticklepath School, Woodville, Barnstaple 2nd Thursday of the month - 2.00 - 4.00pm St John the Baptist Church, Newport Alternate Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm at Castle Hall, Castle Street, B’ple Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club sticklebricks-preschool@outlook.com 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 Sticklepath School, Thursday Evenings 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Tots, 6.30pm - 8pm - Juniors 8pm - 9.30pm - Seniors 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, 1st 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 Portmore Golf Park, Landkey Road, Barnstaple. EX32 9LB 8 - 9.30pm Wednesdays 2.45-4.45pm - Bideford Arts Centre, The Quay, Bideford - www.tarkahealing.co.uk All healers have received at least two years training. Meet at Sticklepath Methodist Hall on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am to 3pm. Friendly and supportive. Free taster. 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 Fremington Church Hall, 1st Wed of each month Tomlin Hall, Bickington first Wednesday each month 7.30pm 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: John on 01237 473446 Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089 Contact: Mrs Stevens on 01271 327956 Contact: Francesca on 07950 370059 Contact: Martin on 01271 267959 Contact: Bryan on 01271 323782
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: Chris Palethorpe on 01271 555 115 Contact: Terry on 01271 371714 Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 Contact: Chrissie on 01769 579680 Contact: Julie on 01271 268094 Contact: Christine on 01271 375600 www.soroptimist-barnstaple.co.uk
Contact Pat on 01805 624215. Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867 Contact: Diane on 01271 345336 Contact Andrew: 01271 329762 Contact: 01271 343967
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 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: 01805 624215 Contact: Pat on 01237 239794 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: Lyn on 01271 378203 Contact: Susan Teague 01271 861581 Contact: Beryl on 01271 374571 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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All aspects of tree surgery undertaken Hedge trimming and grass cutting 24hr Emergency call outs Qualified and experienced arborists Fully insured to £5,000,000 High quality service and reputation, free competitive quotations and qualified advice Stuart Arnett-Clark 01237 470608 ι 07805 859 344 Neil Luxton 01271 372816 ι 07897 393 339 www.tawandtorridge.com
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Interior / Exterior All types of general property maintenance undertaken Wallpapering / Coving
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Harry provides the kind of service that seems to be lacking from some other tradesmen here in North Devon. He did a great job redecorating my dining room . He arrived on the pre organised date without reorganising it several times and then promptly each morning . Got on with the job in hand, worked hard and paid attention to the little details . He cleaned up after himself and the final bill was very close to the original quote. There was a small problem with the finish on one of the walls which he pointed out to me then rectified it at no extra cost for the labour. All in all he was honest, trustworthy, hard working and capable. The end result is great and I'll certainly use him again. Very pleased with my recently painted bathroom & toilet....Harry was on time, not constantly stopping for breaks, precise & affordable. A nice friendly man. Now to save for the next room!
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FEATURE NEW RESEARCH SHOWS SCALE OF ABUSE AGAINST ANIMALS IN DOMESTIC ABUSE CASES In this research, 88%1 of households involved in domestic abuse, animals were also abused by the perpetrator In over 1 in 10 (12%)2 of households researched, animals were brutally killed by perpetrators to punish, frighten and entrap Where a pet was given as a ‘gift’, abuse against the animal occurred in 94%3 of these households Refuge4Pets, a domestic abuse charity based in Devon & Cornwall, urges more foster carers to sign up to help people and their pets fleeing domestic abuse 16 days of action against gender-based violence begins tomorrow (25th November)6 Almost nine in 101 households who experienced domestic abuse have said that animals were also abused by the perpetrators, according to shocking new research carried out by Refuge4Pets, a pet fostering service across Devon and Cornwall for victims/survivors of domestic abuse. The research surveyed 107 victim-survivors of domestic abuse and interviewed victim-survivors across the country, to better understand the link between domestic abuse and animal abuse. Worryingly, the research – carried out by Dr Mary Wakeham, who founded Refuge4Pets - showed that in one in ten (12%)2 of households where domestic abuse was present, the animal - and often multiple animals - had been killed. Furthermore, in 94%3 of households where an animal was given as a ‘gift’, the animals were then abused and, in some cases, killed by the perpetrator - demonstrating that pets are used as tools by perpetrators of domestic abuse to control and coerce. In addition to the physical abuse that pets may suffer, Dogs Trust - who run the Freedom Project which offers vital support for dog owners escaping from domestic abuse - found that 97%4 of professionals - working in the domestic abuse sector also said that animals are often used as a means of controlling someone experiencing domestic abuse. Refuge4Pets provides foster homes for pets across Devon and Cornwall enabling survivors to access safe accommodation without the fear of what may happen to their pet if left behind. As many refuges are unable to accept pets, this important service gives survivors the opportunity to escape abuse, safe in the knowledge that their pets will also be safe and well cared for. Since its inception in August 2017, the charity has enabled 213 individuals/families to escape domestic abuse by fostering 372 animals – predominantly cats and dogs but horses, snakes, rabbits, cats, birds and more have been supported by the vital service. The charity, which runs across Cornwall and Devon has almost 150 volunteer foster carers who make this service to victim-survivors possible by providing amazing temporary foster homes. Dr Mary Wakeham who runs Refuge4Pets said: “Since the start of the pandemic we have seen a real increase in the severity of abuse that families have been subjected to by the perpetrator, and we are dealing with situations where we need to act quickly to get animals to safety. “The pandemic and housing crisis in the South West is making it even more difficult for victim-survivors to find safe accommodation where they can be reunited with their much-loved animals. This means that animals are staying in foster care for longer. “We foster all animals from hamsters to horses, but we need more donations and volunteer foster carers to keep on running.” Ann, a victim/survivor of domestic abuse spoke of her experience5: “I had three very big fish tanks with some fish in that I had nurtured since they were tiny little fish. My perpetrator used to threaten them, he used to throw things in there and pull the fish out. “I can’t even remember what it was, it was something so stupid, it was like I had got home late and the dinner wasn’t ready, and he took the bleach and poured it into the water. I just had to sit there and basically watch them die, because that was what happened, it was awful.” Refuge4Pets are seeking more volunteer foster carers and donations to continue running their lifesaving service. If you or someone you know needs help, please email info@refuge4pets.org.uk or call 0300 4000 121.
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INDEX OF CHURCH SERVICES Roundswell Church Services are at 10am on Sundays in the Community Centre by Sainsbury's. We also organise a lovely time of friendship and fellowship called ‘The Village Well’. We meet every Tuesday, 9.00-12.00am in the Committee Room at Roundswell Community Centre. www.roundswellchurch.co.uk St Paul’s Parish Church, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple Services are at 10am every Sunday, including "Seekers" for children (outside of school holiday times). All ages worship together on 3rd (& 5th) Sunday each month and children are always welcomed in at our main Sunday morning service. There is a traditional language Communion service on the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 8am, and at 6.30pm on the 2nd Sunday. Traditional Evensong is at 6.30pm on the 4th Sunday in the month. There are special facilities for the very young and for those with disabilities. Wheelchair access & loop available. Homegroups meet on Wednesdays (weekly) or Tuesdays (fortnightly). We have a youth fellowship, and we regularly host the Alpha Course. Christian Science Society, 115 Boutport Street, Barnstaple Sunday service at 11 am with Sunday school for youngsters up to the age of 20 at the same time. Informal testimony meetings including accounts of healing are held every Wednesday at 6.15 pm. Christian Science is a church "designed to commemorate the words and the works of our Master, which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing". More information on http://www.christiansciencenorthdevon.co.uk or see FaceBook page Sticklepath Methodist Church, Rhododendron Avenue, Barnstaple Services every Sunday morning at 10.30am. Network Fellowship 4th Wednesday at 2.45pm from September until May. St. Mary the Virgin C of E Church, Pilton, Barnstaple 8am - Holy Communion (BCP) except 1st Sundays which is Morning Prayer (BCP) 10.30am - Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sundays, All Age Worship - 2nd Sundays, Morning Worship - 4th Sundays, Choral Mattins - 5th Sundays Website: www.pilton-ashfordchurchesdevon.co.uk St Mary’s Catholic Church, Higher Church Street, Barnstaple Sunday Mass at 09:30 and 18:30. For weekday Mass times, and for all other information, please ring 01271343312 or visit www.barnstaplecatholicchurch.com St Peter & St Mary Magdalene, Paternoster Row (off the High Street) Barnstaple Sunday Service: Parish Eucharist 10.30am. Details of weekday services and other events may be found on the church noticeboards and the following website: www.achurchnearyou.com/barnstaple-st-peter-st-mary-magdalene, www.barnstapleparishchurch.co.uk Christ Church Methodist/URC, Bear Street, Barnstaple Church Services every Sunday at 10.30am and 6.30pm. Café Church on second Sunday at 4.30pm Many weekday activities, see website at www.christ-church-barnstaple.org.uk Barnstaple Baptist Church, Boutport Street. Sunday service every week at 10:30am, including Sunday school for all children aged 4 yrs and above. Cafe style service every third Sunday at 6:30pm (includes tea, coffee and cakes). "Wednesday Welcome" weekly 10-12 noon - chat over tea/coffee, every age welcome. All age free film night, monthly which includes popcorn and drink. Prayer and home groups held weekly. For further information find us online at http:// www.barnstaplebaptist.org.uk St. Peters C of E Church, Ashford 9am except 2nd Sundays which is 10.30am. Holy Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays, Morning Worship - 2nd Sundays (10.30am), Morning Worship - 4th Sundays North Devon Christian Fellowship, Orchard Vale School, Orchard Vale, Whiddon Valley Sundays at 10.30am. ‘The Friendly Church Fellowship’. Contact is: Pastor Chris Tucker (01271866874) Whiddon Valley Evangelical Church, Stoat Park, Barnstaple First time visitors are especially encouraged to our 11.00am Sunday Morning Gospel Service. Our traditional Sunday School for all children over 4yrs old is held every week between 3&4pm. We also meet at 6.30pm on Sunday evenings and for Bible Studies on Tuesday evenings at 8pm. Wednesday Bible Club - term times 6.00pm to 7.00pm, ages 4 - 10. Thursday Seekers - term times 7pm - 8pm, ages 10+. There are very many other meetings and activities held throughout the year for all age groups. Personal Bible Study can be arranged at mutually convenient times. Please enquire from either of our Elders: Pastor David Kay 01271 328813 or Mr David Berry 01271 371661. St John the Baptist Church, South Street, Newport, Barnstaple Sunday Morning worship- 9.30am, all are welcome to join us for worship & prayer, followed by refreshments. Services include Holy Communion and All-age worship, varying from week to week, the best option is to come along and find out what's happening. There is Sunday School or children’s provision each week. Early morning worship- fortnightly (1st and 3rd Sundays of the month) at 8am we have a short service that can help you put things into place at the start of the day. Sunday Evening worship- join us at 6.30pm for a quieter, more reflective time at the end of the weekend. For further details go to our website- http://www.achurchnearyou.com/st-john-the-baptist-newport-barnstaple/or contact Rev’d Andy Dodwell 01271 371068 with enquiries including baptisms, weddings or learning about the Christian faith. St John the Baptist Church, Bishop’s Tawton Sunday Morning worship- 11am, all are welcome to join our worship time, followed by refreshments. Holy Communion is celebrated fortnightly, along with informal and traditional worship. We also offer midweek study groups, a men’s rambling group and are involved in other community projects, please contact Rev’d Andy Dodwell 01271 371068 with enquiries including baptisms, weddings 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). First Sunday, Morning prayer at 9.30am and Songs of Praise 6.30pm with tea and coffee. Fremington Methodist Church, Old School Lane, EX31 3AZ Services every Sunday at 10.30am. Network on alternative Thursdays at 2.30pm. September - May ‘Buzy Lizzies’ on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 2pm - 4pm. For further information ring 01271 377323. St Peter’s Parish Church, Fremington Services are held every Sunday at 10.30am in our beautiful 13th century church, with choir, organ, occasional bands and children’s activities. Refreshments after the service. We hold welcome breakfasts in the Church hall from time to time on Saturdays. See www.fremingtonstpeters.org.uk for more details.
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Professionally made Curtains & Blinds Tracks & Poles Alterations undertaken FREE Measuring Service Out of hours visits to your home We can create your own personal design, or offer inspiration from our design books with a complete fitting service available. A large range of fabrics from £7.99 per metre Free Personal Advice & Consultation 30 years experience Call Colin & Lindsay
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INDEX OF CHURCH SERVICES St Peter’s Parish Church, Tawstock, Barnstaple Services every Sunday. Songs of Praise service: 11am every 2nd Sunday of the month (tea and coffee afterwards). Family service: 11am every 4th Sunday of the month. Children’s book corner. Disabled access and toilet facility. Carpeted and heated church. 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 July and August). 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 Sundays at 11.00 am then All Saints Chapel Anstey way (B3233) from November to March at the same time Barnstaple Quakers Meet Sundays at Pilton Bluecoat Academy, Abbey Road, Barnstaple (EX31 1JU). Meeting commences at 10.30am. Please ring 07874890531.
INDEX OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS
National Debtline 0808 808 4000 Citizen’s Advice - Advice Line 03444 111 444 (available Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm) 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 07547 186 985 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 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 Sticklebricks Pre School - Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club 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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North Devon and Torridge Housing Crisis group are working tirelessly to support, signpost and share knowledge with those facing housing uncertainty. At the same time, the volunteers behind this group are making great steps to bring about changes to local , and hopefully central government policies, in an attempt to alleviate the housing problems being faced by many in the area. This is not a page just for those facing homelessness, it is about a community working together, for the benefit of all. As this last year has highlighted, the lack of housing is impacting many businesses and services from local manufacturers and the hospitality sector to the NHS and education providers.
According to the Office of National Statistics 'the average cost of rent in the south-west of England rose by 2.6% in the year leading to August (2021), more than double the 1.2% increase for the UK as a whole'. We also know that the possibility of buying a home is out of reach of so many in North Devon with house prices rising by 22.5% compared with the 8% national average rise. The current situation for people facing eviction or housing uncertainty can really affect mental well-being. For anyone struggling with mental illness please find the courage to talk to someone. Your GP is a good starting point but here are a list of local and national organisations that are there to listen. Please don't struggle alone. Talk works – Cognitive Behaviour Therapy phone support service 0300 555 3344 Clarity in Barnstaple (01271) 267474 The Moorings Barnstaple, 07850 927064 There is the calm helpline for men, available 1 PM to 11 PM everyday 0800 585858 Saneline (out of hours mental-health helpline), seven days a week 6 PM to 11 am 0300 3047000 Shout crisis text line text SHOUT to 85258, services available 24/7 Mental health matters support (0800) 470 0317 And there is the Samaritans 116 123 for anyone who is having suicidal thoughts. The important thing if you are facing housing issues is to get the correct advice for your situation. You can ring 01271 388870 to speak to a housing advisor at North Devon District Council (or use the online form). You can ring the same number for environmental health to speak to someone about your housing conditions (or once again go on line). You can ring Encompass Southwest for housing advice on 01271 371 499 or go to their website (link below) to fill out an online help form.
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GEORGE R. TOSSELL PAINTER & DECORATOR
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THE TREE PEOPLE PROFESSIONAL TREE SURGERY A fully insured service for all tree and hedge work. For free advice and fixed price quotations Tel/Fax: 01271 858247 Mobile: 07999 702 666
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FREMINGTON FRIENDSHIP CLUB Want to meet people in a safe and friendly environment? Come and join us at the Methodist Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington We meet twice a month on Thursdays 2pm – 4pm We welcome everyone, for further information Contact: Jenny 07968 109378
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ASBESTOS EXPOSURE Amicus Law Solicitors BEDROOMS Ideal Bedrooms BUILDERS MBS Maintenance & Building Services Ltd T.Deller L S Building Services (SW) Ltd Williams Building Services CARE Westward Housing Devon Homelink Care South CARPENTER & JOINER Rich Williams CARPET CLEANERS Personal Touch CHILDCARE/PRE-SCHOOLS Sticklebricks CHIMNEY SWEEP Croyde Chimney Sweepers CLEANING Victoria Cleaning Service COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALISTS CJD Communications Ltd COMPUTER REPAIRS Home Computer Tuition & Servicing Exmoor Computer Services Frequency Computers CURTAINS Curtain Call DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Don Bailey & Son ELECTRICAL GMEC Electrical Positive Sparks ESTATE AGENTS Chequers Estate Agents FENCING Hurricane Fencing T & S Fencing Services FRIENDSHIP CLUBS Fremington Friendship Club
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