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Pilton Art Group

Pilton Old School, Ladywell, Pilton. At the top of Pilton street under the arch next to the Church. Drop in sessions Mon, Wed & Thu mornings. Tamar Lakes, Kilkhampton

-12.30, Tues 6-8pm. www.piltonartsgroup.com.

Rainbows - Torrington

Rock Park Bowling Club

6.15 - 7.15pm - Torrington Rugby Club

Mile, Rock Park, Barnstaple

From 6pm until late from April - September. All welcome

Rotary Club of Barnstaple Thursday 1pm at the Park Hotel.

Come and Join us and see what we do, we are a friendly club, serving the community.

Contact: Ali on 01271 890217 (Short of Breath) from 2-4pm.

Scouts - 1st Fremington

Scouts - 50th North Devon

Scouts - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton)

Scouts - 12th North Devon Group of each month

Tuesday 7-9.00pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington

Monday 7 - 9.00pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath

Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874

Contact: Clare on 07929 618502

Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com

Contact: Helen Hearn on 01271 379133 northdevonscouts.org.uk/scouts@northdevonscouts.org.uk email: acsl@5thndscouts.co.uk

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

Tuesday evenings - Pilton Church Hall

Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple Wed 7.15pm - 9.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport

Singing for Fun

Fridays 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Fremington Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington

Cost £6 includes refreshments

Contact: Terry on 01271 371714

Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588

Contact: Julie on 01271 268094

Soroptimist International of Barnstaple

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

Meet on the 1st Mondays of the month at Barnstaple Hotel 7pm

Contact: Christine on 01271 375600 & District

Third Monday socially www.soroptimist-barnstaple.co.uk

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

Contact Pat on 01805 624215.

Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867

Contact: Diane on 01271 345336

Contact Beryl: 01271 812121

Contact: 01271 343967 sticklebricks-preschool@outlook.com

Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club

12 -18 year olds. Wednesdays 7pm-9pm

All welcome from Sticklepath, Woodville & Bickington

Thursday Evenings

Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30am - St. Johns Hall, Newport

Contact: Tess on 01271 830649

Contact: Annette on 01271 324500

Contact:

Hall plus 40 activity groups

Taw Valley Dog Training Club Bishops Tawton Church Hall

The Barnstaple Lions Club Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at Ebberley Arms, 40 Bear Street, Barnstaple

The Tarka Healing Group Wednesdays 2.45-4.45pm - Bideford Arts Centre, The Quay, Bideford - www.tarkahealing.co.uk

Contact: Margaret on 01237 475230

Contact: Club president on 0845 833 6349

Contact: 01805 624215 All healers have received at least two years training.

The Taw & Torridge Embroiderers’ Group Enjoy Sewing? We do various needlecrafts Cross Stitch Embroidery

Titans Netball Club

Torridge Table Tennis Club

Torrington & District Historical Society

Contact: Anita on 01237 422458 and various others. We meet 2nd Saturday of each month at the Methodist Hall, Rhododendron Ave, Barnstaple on bus route 21

Juniors & Seniors

Bideford Youth Centre Saturdays - 10-12.00

Contact: Lorraine on 07859 210 439

Contact: Dennis on 01237 477932

Monday of every month at Torrington Contact Ken 01805-624319

Church Hall, Mill Street 7-9.30pm or Harry Cramp 01805-622343

Contact: 01805 622883

Contact: Maggie

When responding to adverts please mention the ‘North Devon Insight’

When responding to adverts please mention the ‘North Devon Insight’

When responding to adverts please mention the ‘North Devon Insight’

116-118 Boutport St, Barnstaple, EX31 1TD Tel: 01271 445136

Email: amanda@ageconcernnorthdevon.org.uk

Can you help us to care for carers?

There are over 10,000 carers in North Devon, many are older carers often living with their own health conditions.

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.”

“I am so grateful that someone has volunteered their time to befriend my husband and given me a window of freedom from my caring role.”

“I am a carer for my husband and cannot leave him alone. I need someone to talk to. Thank you, my volunteer has made such a difference to my life.”

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!

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

When responding to adverts please mention the ‘North Devon Insight’ 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:

• restore and renovate the historic 36/37 Boutport Street into an exciting mixed-use development of workspace and town centre living, and creating a vital pedestrian gateway to the town

• pedestrianise (10am-4pm) Butchers Row, allowing traders to spill onto the street and visitors to eat and drink

• 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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