North Devon Insight - June 2023

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June 2023

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June 2023 H

ello and welcome to the June edition.

We hope you enjoyed your lovely long bank holiday weekends? And weren't we lucky with the weather!

This month we have a few notable dates Sunday 18th is Father’s Day and the 21st is the longest day of the year and the first day of summer!

We have loads of local events this month and next month so take a look through and also take a look at our features on Age Concern, Barnstaple Pannier market and the NHS South Western Ambulance Service.

Have an lovely June and lets hope the weather is good to us.

See you next month,

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FEATURE The Big South West Cream Tea 9 FEATURE The Hairy Bikers’ Steak and Ale pie 10/12/14 INDEX OF CLUBS 17 FEATURE North Devon Armed Forces Day 19 FEATURE Devon Cruisers Wheels Weekender 21 FEATURE Age Concern 22/23 FEATURE Barnstaple Pannier Market 25 FEATURE Floating Bye 27 FEATURE Salad Days 28/29 FEATURE NHS South Western Ambulance Service 31 FEATURE Brilliant British Cars 32/34 CHURCH SERVICES 34 INDEX OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS 41 FEATURE Magical Children’s Trail and Open Gardens at N D Hospice 43 FEATURE 75 years since Windrush 46 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE OUR CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBER. THIS NEW NUMBER WILL BE MANNED DURING THE OFFICE HOURS OF 9 - 5pm MONDAY - FRIDAY ONLY. IF I’M UNAVAILABLE OR YOU ARE CALLING AT ANY OTHER TIME, PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND YOUR PHONE NUMBER AND I’LL CALL YOU BACK

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Friday 30 June 2023 is National Cream Tea Day! To celebrate, each of our hospices are holding cream teas for the families we support. Join us by hosting your own cream tea to help raise vital funds for children and young people living with life-limiting conditions. Coming together to share a cream tea is such a simple pleasure that many of the families supported by CHSW look forward to.

Alongside our care and support, your donations could help to fund experiences like gathering together for a delicious cream tea in our hospice gardens, and help to make memories for families now and into the future. It costs nothing to sign up and by hosting or taking part in a cream tea event, you raise money for families and help make the most of short and precious lives, one scone at a time!

For more information visit www.chsw.org.uk/event/big-south-west-cream-tea

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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 9am & 10.30am, 4pm, 5.30pm & 7pm, Fridays 8am & 9.30am, Call India - 07912 550901 ROUNDSWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE - Saturdays 7.30, 9 & 10.30am.

Call Debbie Wright - 07717 323941

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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 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 Barum Conservative Club Golf Society

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: Sylvia on 07500 380993

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 01271 329013 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 Roundswell Community Centre. Thursdays 7pm - 10.30pm Members £2, Non members £3 Contact: Carol on 01271 343394 Summer Bowling and Winter Social activities, Ashleigh Road, Barnstaple.

Times & dates vary during winter for social activities, bowling starts Contact: in early April Leonie Joachim-Rowe on 01271 327409 Every Thursday. Summer Programme, see http://www.barnstaplecameraclub.co.uk for details.

Contact: Terri on 07771 343789 See www.barnstaplecameraclub.co.uk for programme details 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: Linda on 01271 328336 Wednesday at 7.30pm - Christchurch, Bear Street, B’ple Contact: Jenny on 07968109378 email barnstapleladieschoir@gmail.com or our Facebook page Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432 1st Wednesday 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 seacadetsbarnstaple@gmail.com 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 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 Monday 5.15 - 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 Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton Contact: Gwen Rider on 01271 322109 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: 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 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 (Bishops Tawton) 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 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 Kenwith Company of Archers Landkey Horticultural Society Landkey Mothers Union Landkey Painters Lundy Art Group Mazzard Stitchers 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

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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: 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 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 1st Tuesday of the month - 7.30pm Contact: John 07778 150 512 North Devon Golf Club Tuesday evenings at our Littleham Field outdoors and Contact: Steve on 07986 271780 Bideford indoors. Taster sessions & beginners course for newcomers or David on 07866 667971 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 Last Friday of the month except March and December Contact: Joan on 01237 423884 Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore, 10am - 1pm Meets every first Wednesday from 1.00-5.00pm in Landkey Village Hall.

For patchwork, appliqué, stitching, all levels of sewing welcome.

Contact: mazzardstitchers@gmail.com 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 6.30 - 9pm at Fremington parish Hall 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: Sera on 01237 459102

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 Exercise classes and coffee mornings

Contact: David on 01271 343735

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: Bryan on 01271 883487 Contact: Pamela on 01805 804025/ John on 01237 473337 Contact: Tom on 07870 675231

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INDEX OF CLUBS Pilton Art Group

Pilton Academicals Football Club 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 (Bishops Tawton) Scouts - 12th North Devon Group Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple Singing for Fun Soroptimist International of Barnstaple & District 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 The 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 Tomlin W.I Instow & Yelland W.I Landkey W.I Tawstock Zumba Fitness

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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, Tues 6-8pm. www.piltonartsgroup.com.

Training: Wednesday (6.30 - 8pm Jul - Oct) (7.30 - 9pm Oct - April) at Pilton Community College, 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 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 Wednesday 7.15 - 9.15pm, Scout Hut, 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 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 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 7.30pm at Ebberley Arms, 40 Bear Street, Barnstaple Wednesdays 2.45-4.45pm - Bideford Arts Centre, The Quay, Bideford - www.tarkahealing.co.uk All healers have received at least two years training.

Enjoy Sewing? We do various needlecrafts Cross Stitch Embroidery and various others. We meet 2nd Saturday of each month at the Methodist Hall, Rhododendron Ave, Barnstaple on bus route 21 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 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: 01271 346898 Contact: Antony on 07533 306 851 Contact: John on 01237 473446 Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089 Contact: Mrs Stevens on 01271 327956 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: Terry on 01271 371714 Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 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 Beryl: 01271 812121 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: Anita on 01237 422458 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: 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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83% of carers say that caring has a negative impact on their physical health and 87% say that caring has a negative impact on their mental health.

40% of carers put off their own health treatment because of their caring responsibilities.

Could you spare a little time each week to support a carer in your local community? We have carers on our waiting list who would really benefit from a regular short break. We are looking for volunteers to keep the cared-for company while their carer attends their own medical appointments, goes shopping, meets up with friends and enjoys some ‘me time.’

These breaks make such a difference to carers, helping them to stay well and preventing them from reaching crisis point. Some of the carers who receive this service say: “My time away from my wife gives me time for my own thoughts, it is so important to me.

My wife really enjoys her visitor, we both look forward to Ann visiting.”

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Age Concern will match you to the right carer and provide training, support and regular contact from staff to make sure you are enjoying your volunteering. Your travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid and you will be invited to free quarterly community events, such as Christmas Lunch at the pub and tea and cake at Barnstaple Museum. Many of our volunteers really enjoy the camaraderie of fellow volunteers and our training sessions and social events are very well attended.

You can take a break from volunteering at any time, all we ask is that you give us as much notice as possible.

Because you will be supporting vulnerable people in the community all our volunteers follow a safe recruitment process. We are very experienced at taking people through this process and will make it as painless and enjoyable as possible.

Please do contact our wonderful volunteer manager, Amanda Shearing, and have a chat about volunteering to support carers. Phone: 01271 445134 or email amandas@ageconcernnorthdevon.org.uk or call into the Age Concern office (open Monday to Friday 9.30am-3.30pm) 116-118 Boutport Steet, Barnstaple, EX31 1TD, we will have the kettle on for you!

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The Barnstaple Pannier Market is expected to reopen this summer, following extensive regeneration works as part of the town's Market Quarter project.

The market, which has been a cornerstone of the local community for generations, has been closed for several months as part of North Devon Council's £11 million investment, which includes four regeneration projects in the town centre.

Improvements to the market include: • refurbishment of the market street toilets • relocation of the office to the old Pannier Market café • repairs to the roof including gutters and windows • extensive internal and external redecoration and repairs • glazing of doors to Butchers Row • refurbishment of the corn store into an insulated/self-contained space and traders' storage area • relocation of storage/bins area to rear wall adjacent to Queens Theatre • external refurbishment works to The Guildhall The aim of the works is to create a modern, vibrant market that appeals to both locals and visitors alike, while still maintaining the historic character and charm of the original market. The improvements made will enable the market to be used in a more flexible way, facilitating a more varied and ambitious programme of markets, cultural events and community gatherings.

Head of Property, Place and Regeneration at North Devon Council, Sarah Jane Mackenzie-Shapland says: "The regeneration works are truly transforming the market, making it a building the North Devon community can be really proud of. Repairing and refurbishing the Pannier Market was always going to be challenging due to the complexity of the project and the historic fabric of the building. The poor condition of some of the 22

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timbers has meant that we will be reopening later than we had hoped. We regret the disruption the current closure is causing, however carrying out these works will enable us to ensure the building is kept in good condition going forward.

"To reflect the feedback we have heard from the community, we have worked hard to ensure that the market retains its unique character and charm while offering the modern conveniences that people expect. We are confident that the changes will be very much worth the wait and traders, locals and visitors will be impressed by the new improvements and facilities. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to the market this summer."

As well as the improvements to the Pannier Market, the Market Quarter includes projects to:

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improve access to the Queen Street car park and redesign the layout to improve legibility into the town

• Barnstaple's Market Quarter project was developed following consultation with local people and the business community to enhance both the quality of the town centre experience and the variety of offer, improving access via all modes of transport. The council received £6.5m from central government through their Future High Streets Fund programme, with £4.4m match funding provided by the council.

An exact reopening date for the market is yet to be confirmed and will be subject to ongoing developments, however, the council is hopeful that the building will be able to reopen in the coming months, just in time for the busy summer season.

In the meantime, the Pannier Market team are reminding individuals that many of their market traders can be found in their temporary homes, in Green Lanes Shopping Centre, at the entrance to the market and behind M&S near the Cattle Market Car Park.

More details on the Market Quarter project can be found at barnstaple.co.uk.

To stay up-to-date with the works, you can follow the council's social channels and the Barnstaple Pannier Market's Facebook page.

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FEATURE “Exciting volunteering opportunities have arisen within South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust for Community First Responders to join Community First Responder schemes across North and East Devon.

A Community First Responder (CFR) scheme is made up of a group of trained volunteers who within the community in which they live or work attend emergency calls on behalf of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust to provide patient care, including basic life support, until the arrival of an emergency ambulance.

We welcome applicants from throughout North and East Devon; however we are particularly interested in people from the following areas:

Axminster, Bideford, Brampford Speke, Braunton, Exeter Countess Wear, Exeter Quay, Great Torrington, Hartland, Hatherleigh, Holsworthy, Honiton, Ilfracombe, North Tawton, Okehampton, Seaton, Sidmouth, Winkleigh Applications will also be considered for the follow locations: West Hill, Bow, Crediton, Culmstock, South Molton, Tedburn St Mary As a volunteer and a member of a Community First Responder Scheme you would provide this community based service willingly and without pay. This role is highly rewarding and offers opportunities to meet new people and learn valuable lifesaving skills through the training provided by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.

Applicants will have a good all round education; a full driving license held for at least one year, with no more than 6 current penalty points and have access to a vehicle with current tax, MOT and insurance for your use. Following shortlisting, applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview whereby they will be expected to have some knowledge of the role and South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust. Candidates will be required to attain the Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene during training in order to complete the recruitment process.

To make your application stand out it is vital you include what would make you a exceptional Community First Responder and how you meet the person specification for the role. Please be aware, if there is not currently a Community First Responder scheme running within a 3 mile radius of your home postcode you may not be short listed. Should you wish to respond from your work place as well as or instead of your home address, please detail this in the additional information section.

If you wish to be informed of future courses , please register your interest for this course by following this link; https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SWASTVolunteering The next planned is provisionally planned for early 2024, please get in touch by if you would like to register your interest for this course.

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INDEX OF CHURCH SERVICES Roundswell Church Services are at 10am on Sundays in the Community Centre by Sainsbury's. Our pop-in café is on Monday afternoons (except the 2nd of the month) from 2 - 4pm at Roundswell Community Centre. www.roundswellchurch.co.uk St Paul’s Parish Church, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple Services are at 10am every Sunday, including "Seekers" for children (outside of school holiday times). All ages worship together on 3rd (& 5th) Sunday each month and children are always welcomed in at our main Sunday morning service. There is a traditional language Communion service on the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 8am, and at 6.30pm on the 2nd Sunday. Traditional Evensong is at 6.30pm on the 4th Sunday in the month. There are special facilities for the very young and for those with disabilities. Wheelchair access & loop available. Homegroups meet on Wednesdays (weekly) or Tuesdays (fortnightly). We have a youth fellowship, and we regularly host the Alpha Course.

Christian Science Society, 115 Boutport Street, Barnstaple Sunday service at 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.

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 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 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 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.

Barnstaple Christian Spiritualist Church, 14 Higher Church Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8JE Services:- Saturday 7.30pm Clairvoyance fee £4. Sunday Divine Service 6.30pm. Monday Healing 10.00am until 12.00 noon, Thursday Healing 7.00pm – 8pm. Enquires to: barnstaplespiritualistchurch.weebly.com or our President Alison Green 07583989603.

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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 9.30am, 2nd and 4th Sunday. All Saints Chapel Anstey way (B3233) from January 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.

Bickington Christian Fellowship Sunday morning services at 11am in the Tomlin Hall, Bickington. All welcome. For details please contact Mike Sluman 01271 328935 or Philip Brayley 01271 373652.

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Call Mark on 07805 239445 mbbuildingservices10@gmail.com

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11 Hills View, Barnstaple, EX32 8BN Tel: 01271 328917

Mobile: 07859 384048

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M.S Plumbing & Heating Mark Shadford

Garry’s Grass Cutting Services

City & Guilds Qualified Bathrooms, Showers and all General Plumbing Jobs A friendly reliable service No job too small Call anytime for a free quote Oil fired boiler installation Registered and servicing Technician

Tel: 01271 830712 Mobile: 07904 893273

Grass cutting Prices start from £20 Lawns cut from small town houses with push mower to larger country homes with my ride on mower Small hedge trimming and power washing undertaken

Tel:01271 631340 Mob: 07891 342043 Merrythorn Road Fremington

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Diabetes Meetings Coffee mornings every 1st Monday of the month, 10.30 at St Johns Newport. June 5th Roundswell meetings every 3rd Monday of the month, 10.30 at the community hall next to Sainsbury's.

June 19th - Heart Consultant, Dr Gibbs Keep your heart healthy

Tuition

Computing, Emailing, Web Browsing, Spreadsheets, Word-processing, Printing, Photo Processing

Servicing

Virus Removal, WIFI and Printer set-up, problem solving and much more.

Tuition £28 per hour — Servicing £30 per hour OAP Discount 10%

Gareth Alexander Mobile: 07816 521665

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

BUILDING PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL Renovations Garden Walls Patios/Paths Retaining Walls Shed Bases Fencing, Decking & Much More FREE QUOTES AND FRIENDLY ADVICE NO JOB TOO SMALL FULLY INSURED CALL TERRY ON OFFICE 01271 325200 / TERRY 07578502775

Caralyn Couch

Mobile Hair Stylist Experienced in women’s & men’s styling NVQ qualified level 2 & 3

Tel: 01271 343658 Mob: 07790 423866

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COMPUTER REPAIRS Exmoor Computer Services

No Fix, No Fee. Repairs from £40.

New PC’s set-up. Wireless problems solved.

Networking issues. Virus removal specialist.

Documents rescued. Free friendly advice Business Services to Domain Level

Call Nick Burnell

07789 718799

www.exmoorcomputerservices.co.uk

DARREN SMALLBONE 01271 830936 07767317072 darren@northdevondoubleglazingrepair.co.uk www.northdevondoubleglazingrepair.co.uk

Fences built to withstand the elements

Tel: 07791 040178 benella1@hotmail.co.uk

www.hurricanefencingnorthdevon.co.uk

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PAINTER AND DECORATOR

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PAINTING & DECORATING

FURNITURE PAINTING

ODD JOBS

FREE QUOTES

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ACCOUNTING TaxAssist Accountants 36 Map Accounting 45 ACUPUNCTURE The Acupuncture Studio 30 BEDROOMS Ideal Bedrooms 20 BUILDERS SP Carpentry and Building 5 Williams Building Services 11 S White & Sons 24 MB Building Services 40 T.Deller 40 CARE North Devon Homes 11 Care South 33 Westward Housing 37 CARPENTER & JOINER SP Carpentry and Building 5 Rich Williams 38 CARPET CLEANERS Personal Touch 7 CHIMNEY SWEEP Croyde Chimney Sweepers 13 CLEANING Victoria Cleaning Service 24 COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALISTS CJD Communications Ltd 40 COMPUTER REPAIRS Frequency Computers 26 The Techout 30 Home Computer Tuition & Servicing 44 Exmoor Computer 45 CURTAINS Curtain Call 13 DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Don Bailey & Son 26 ELECTRICAL GMEC Electrical 3 FENCING Del Mar Fencing & Prop. Maint. 20 T & S Fencing Services 44 Hurricane Fencing 45

FINANCIAL ADVISOR Philip J Milton 45 FURNITURE The Furniture Store 18 GARAGE DOORS Garolla Garage Doors 8 GARDENING SERVICES JL Garden Services 3 PRH Landscape Construction 13 T W Garden Services 15 Best of British Gardens 30 Garry’s Grass Cutting Services 43 GLAZING REPAIRS Darren Smallbone 45 HAIRDRESSORS Hair at no.32 39 Caralyn Couch 44 KITCHEN FITTERS Kitchen Exchange 7 Dream Doors 16 LEGAL & FINANCIAL SERVICES Tuckers 16 LOFTS Access for Lofts 15 MAINTENANCE P W Property Maintenance 15 Del Mar Fencing & Prop. Maint. 20 Quay Maintenance 26 MG Handyman Services 38 T.Deller 40 MB Building Services 40 RDK Handyman 44 WKS Services 44 MOBILE PHONE REPAIRS The Techout 30 MOBILITY Devon Stairlifts 47 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Soundpad 38 NEW TECH, REFURBS & REPAIRS The Techout 30 OVEN CLEANING Personal Touch 7 PAINTERS & DECORATORS Decorators.co 1 Perfect Finish 11

George R Tossell 20 GWB 45 Ian Isaac Painter & Decorator 45 PLUMBERS Dan Varley 3 Paul Barnard 20 Simon Popham 24 D Lethaby 26 D Harris 30 M S Plumbing 43 ROOFERS A Roofing 24 ROOFING SUPPLIERS Quinn Roofing Suppliers 5 SHEDS Sheds 4 U 2 SLIMMING GROUP Slimming World 8 SOLAR PV GMEC Electrical 3 SOLICITORS Wollens 42 STORES Value House 48 TAXI SERVICE KTS 13 TRAVEL Filers Travel 35 TREE SURGERY Taw & Torridge Tree Services 36 TV AERIALS CJD Communications Ltd 40 UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Personal Touch 7 uPVC SUPPLIERS South West Windows 36 Fair Price Windows Ltd 40 Exmoor Fascias 45 VEHICLE REPAIRS/HIRE FIRMS Barnstaple Autocare 18 WINDOW CLEANERS Myhome Window Cleaning 44

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