North Devon Insight - March 2024

Insight North Devon

March 2024

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FEATURE Care for Kids Barnstaple

We hope you enjoyed all the February celebrations - Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, Valentine’s Day etc??

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This month we have lots more to come!

Mother’s Day is on the 10th March.

Good Friday is on the 29th, followed by Easter Sunday on 31st and Easter Monday on 1st April. Two bank holidays, hurray!

10/12/14 INDEX OF CLUBS

You will, I’m sure, also be pleased to know that on 20th March, Spring begins!!

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elcome to the March edition.

The clocks go FORWARD by one hour at 1am on Sunday 31st March (Easter Sunday) so don’t forget to change the clocks on Saturday night when you go to bed.

We’ve included lots of interesting features for you again this month including a reader offer on a fabulous new book, take a look at page 19.

Have fun, stay safe and see you next month.

Lisa Finally, if you would like to advertise your business to homes across Barnstaple and the surrounding areas each month, please get in touch.

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Kids Page

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FEATURE British Naturalists’

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FEATURE Joys of Outdoor Swimming

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Instow Jumble Sale 29

FEATURE Greenfingers

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CHURCH SERVICES

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INDEX OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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FEATURE Veni, Vidi, Vici

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FEATURE Peter Sidwell’s Prune & Orange Hot Cross Buns

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FEATURE The Primrose Quartet

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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Early bird discount for Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K 2024

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Sign up now for the Care for Kids annual Barnstaple 10k in July, and you’ll get an early bird discount on your entry fee.

The Care for Kids Barnstaple 10k will take place on Sunday 7 July 2024, starting and finishing at Barnstaple Rugby Club. There will be a medal and t-shirt for all finishers and prizes for the fastest runners in each age category.

Early bird entry is available until the end of February, at a discounted rate of £22 for affiliated runners and £24 for unaffiliated runners.

It’s a largely flat route, which makes it the ideal race for beginners and experienced runners hoping to achieve a personal best. The Barnstaple 10k is supported by headline sponsors Brewer, Harding & Rowe Solicitors and there is the opportunity for other local businesses to sponsor the event. Get in touch with Care for Kids North Devon if your business can help.

Care for Kids Charity Manager, Jacky Massos, says: “In 2023 our 10K raised over £7,200 for our charity - it was fantastic. We want this year to be even bigger, so we’re encouraging people to enter early. Get in quick if you want to take advantage of our early bird offer. We also need volunteers and more sponsors, so if you’d like to do something amazing for our small charity, please get in touch.”

All proceeds from the run will go towards local charity Care for Kids North Devon, which provides financial support to North Devon families who have a child diagnosed with a life threatening illness or condition. Care for Kids also carries out enhancements at the children’s ward at North Devon District Hospital.

Sign up online at www.careforkidsnorthdevon.org.uk and join the ‘Care for Kids Barnstaple 10k run’ Facebook page (@careforkidsnorthdevon10k) to get the latest news and information about the event.

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INDEX OF CLUBS Abbey Gateway Club

ADVANCED MOTORCYCLING Aikido - Braunton Club Air Training Corps, Barnstaple Army Cadet Force (N Devon) Art for Leisure & Pleasure (Drawing & Painting Club) Atlantic Coast Theatre

Ballroom and Sequence Dancing Barnstaple Amateur Boxing Club

Barnstaple Bridge Club Barnstaple Bowling Club Barnstaple Chess Club Barnstaple & District Wine Circle Barnstaple Floral Art Club Barnstaple Jubilee Singers Barnstaple Ladies Choir Barnstaple 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 - Bickington BUGS Byeways Bowling Club Carol Anne Netball Club Saturday Science Club Chivenor Air Training Corps

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INDEX OF CLUBS

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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: 01271 370863 Contact: Captain Trevor Gayton HQ on 01271 342296 Contact: Sylvia on 07500 380993

Roundswell Community Hall, Barnstaple Wednesday 1.30 - 4.00pm Main Productions happen once a year at Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple.

Our rehearsals tend to be Barnstaple based (often at Landkey Primary School) and happen on Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays in the run info@atlanticcoasttheatre.co.uk up to the main show.

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

Regularly row on the River Taw, taster sessions for newcomers Monday & Thursday evenings 7-9pm Rolle Quay, Barnstaple seacadetsbarnstaple@gmail.com Wednesday 6.30 - 9pm - The Barnstaple Youth House, Market Street Barnstaple Meet 1st Thursday of month in Roundswell Community Hall for our coffee meeting which usually includes an interesting speaker Mon, Wed & Fri 6-7pm Juniors & 7-8.30pm Seniors Barum Boxing Club, Rolle Quay, Barnstaple Typically, golf on last Sunday in month, Feb-Nov, to courses within 90 mins drive and socially, each following Wed at Barnstaple Conservative Club Monday 5.15 - 6.30pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Tues 6.15 - 7.15pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Mon 5.45 - 7pm - Scout Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport

Contact: Jenny on 07968109378 Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432 Contact: 01271 376920 Contact: Sue on 07723 701 578 Contact: 01271 830575/07919887870 grahamlang@btinternet.com secretary@barnstaplepilotgigclub.co.uk ww.barnstaplepilotgigclub@googlemail.com 01271 379169 Contact: Joy Cann on 01271 323158 email: Andrew.cann1@btopenworld.com Contact: Ian Woodward on 07791 936228

Contact: 07855 824317 Contact: Robin on 07971493811

Contact: Debbie on 07967 491777 Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com Contact: Gwen Rider on 01271 322109 Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588

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

Contact: Brian Sims on 01271 343607 Contact: Karen on 07910 260308 Contact: Sarah on 01271 830712 Contact: Emma on 07814 733919

Contact: Jayne 01805 622089 Contact: Rhonda on 01271 372891 Barnstaple Ukulele Group 2nd Tuesday each month 7.30-9.00pm Contact: Angie on 07876 028331 The Corner House, Boutport Street, Barnstaple Fremington Contact: Penny on 01271 324024 All ages and abilities - newcomers welcome Contact: Sally on 07779 049015 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

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Garry’s Grass Cutting Services

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

PERFECT FINISH Painter & Decorator

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Painting & Decorating Paper Hanging Commercial & Domestic Internal & External Reliable Clean & Tidy References Available Public Liability No Job too Small

FREE WRITTEN ESTIMATES Call Sue Berry-Waite TEL: 01271 861089

MOB: 07866 827588

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INDEX OF CLUBS 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 Company of Archers Landkey Horticultural Society Landkey Mothers Union Landkey Painters Lundy Art Group Memories are made of this

Newport Badminton Club Newton Tracey Cricket Club Nikki’s Irish Dance North Devon Astronomical Society North Devon Branch of Devon Beekeepers North Devon Choral Society North Devon Forum for Autism and Related Behaviours North Devon 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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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 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: Gemma on 01271 831224 4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm Contact: Eileen on 01271 831020 Mondays in the Village Hall Contact: Lyn on 01271 830339 Last Friday of the month except March and December Contact: Joan on 01237 423884 Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore, 10am - 1pm A group organised by the Barnstaple Link Rotary Club, for those Contact Mike on 01271 373688 or living with dementia, and their carers. We have a morning packed with Ralph on 01271890185 fun, at the Roundswell Community Hall , from 1000-1200 every third Thursday in the month throughout the year.

We meet every Monday evening at 7pm Leisure Centre, Barnstaple.

Contact Graham on 07793484148 We're currently looking for another lady player.

The members play for fun, not competition.

Youth Training Wednesday evenings commences 19 May, senior training Friday evenings, commences 30 April Contact: Graham on 07760 197550 Get in touch for information on class times &venues Contact: 074029 12164 www.themagicofirishdance.yolasite.com The 1st Wed of every month at 7.45pm at the Methodist Church hall, Rhododendron Avenue, Sticklepath Contact: Julie on 01271 345374 Horestone Apiary, Near Umberleigh Contact: Barbara Carlyle on Every Tuesday 12-3pm. www.northdevonbees.org 01271 882303 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 www.northdevonmodelsociety.co.uk 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 We are in Pilton Old School, top of Pilton Street through the arch just past the church. Drop in sessions Mon, Thur & Sat 10am -12.30, Tues 6-8pm. www.piltonartsgroup.com.

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: 01271 346898 info@piltonartsgroup.com

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The Acupuncture Studio A small, friendly, professional acupuncture clinic in Bickington, Barnstaple, EX31 2JN. People have acupuncture to help with specific symptoms like chronic pain, migraines and tension-type headaches. Others choose treatment to help maintain good health and wellbeing.

Contact Alison Ayers, BSc, DPhil, LicAc, MBAcC, to book an appointment or arrange a FREE 15 minute phone consultation.

07753 912715 info@acupuncturestudio.co.uk Www.acupuncturestudio.co.uk

Garden Design & Construction Design

Planting

Walls

Paving

Decks

Pergolas

Lighting

Timber Structures

Water

Driveways

Sculptures

Maintenance

Call Carlton Ridd on 07507 939 243 Qualified, experienced landscaper

carlton@bestofbritishgardens.co.uk www.bestofbritishgardens.co.uk

...the complete garden solution, from start to finish.

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INDEX OF CLUBS Pilton Academicals Football Club

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

Training: Wednesday (6.30 - 8pm Jul - Oct) (7.30 - 9pm Oct - April) at Pilton Community College, A small friendly group working with needles, threads, wool and pins We meet 2nd Saturday of each month 9.30-12.30 at the Methodist Hall, Rhododendron Ave, Barnstaple on bus route 21 Wednesday mornings. Tamar Lakes, Kilkhampton Monday 6.15 - 7.15pm - Torrington Rugby Club Wednesday 5.20 - 6.20pm Riverside Park Community Centre Ladies Mile, Rock Park, Barnstaple From 6pm until late from April - September. All welcome Thursday 1pm at the Park Hotel.

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

Wednesdays 7.00 at Barnstaple Hotel.

Fun and service to the community. Come and see what we do!

Wednesday 10am - 11.30am Roundswell Community Centre Tue am and Thurs pm - Community Centre Church Hall, Wrafton on the 1st Saturday of each month from 2-4pm.

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

Scouts - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton)

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

Scouts - 12th North Devon Group Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple Singing for Fun

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 We offer sports training for people with intellectual/ learning difficulties

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

Rotary Club of Barnstaple Link

Soroptimist International of Barnstaple & District Special Olympics North Devon Spiritual Healing at the Bideford Centre of Light.

St Andrews Pre-School St John’s Ladies’ Circle Stamp Club (Taw & Torridge) Sticklepath School Youth Club Swimbridge Twinning Association Swimming Club - Barnstaple Tai Chi & Qi Gong Tap Dancing for Adults Tarka 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 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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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 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, 4th Mon of the month at 10.30am @ Roundswell Community Hall plus 40 activity groups Bishops Tawton Church Hall Meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at Ebberley Arms, 40 Bear Street, Barnstaple Wednesdays 2.45-4.45pm - Bideford Arts Centre, The Quay, Bideford - www.tarkahealing.co.uk All healers have received at least two years training.

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: Antony on 07533 306 851 Contact: Anita on 01237 422458 Contact: John on 01237 473446 Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089 Contact: Francesca on 07950 370059 Contact: Richard on 01271 373395 Contact: Brian on 01237 477021

Contact: Mike on 01598 710613 Contact: Alan on 01271 321523 Contact: Ali on 01271 890217 Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874 Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com Contact: Helen Hearn on 01271 379133 email: acsl@5thndscouts.co.uk Contact: 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: Julie on 07557 388285 JKEMISHMILLSSOND@HOTMAIL.COM

Contact Pat on 01805 624215.

Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867 Contact: Diane on 01271 345336 Contact Beryl: 01271 812121

Contact: Tess on 01271 830649 Contact: Annette on 01271 324500 Contact: Sandy on 01271 870563 Contact: Helen on 01271 379756

Contact: 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: 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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FEATURE BRITISH NATURALISTS’ ASSOCIATION TAW AND EXMOOR BRANCH

PLEASE NOTE PARTICIPATION AT ALL EVENTS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK Sunday March 17th By popular request a walk through an Atlantic Oak Woodland for lichens, mosses etc., with Eirene Williams. Meet at the CP* at 10.15 am or if going direct then at 11.00 am at the Lee Bay car park (Map Ref SS 480 465). Wet in places but fairly easy walking. Pub lunch afterwards.

Sunday April 14th A circular Spring walk down through Brownsham Woods to the coast for birds, flowers and early butterflies. Meet at CP* at 9.30 am or if going direct at 10.15 am in the Brownsham car park (Map Ref SS 288 260).Bring a packed lunch and sturdy footwear. Possible cream tea afterwards.

Sunday May 19th A walk around Emsworthy Mire for bluebells and Summer migrants including the cuckoo (hopefully). Meet at the CP* at 9.00am or if going direct then at 10.45 am at the car park at Emsworthy (Map Ref SX 748 763). If time then a visit to Bovey Heathfield nature reserve (Map Ref SX 825 765) for a different selection of wildlife. Followed by a cream tea. Bring suitable footwear and a packed lunch..

Sunday June 2nd A walk around the DWT reserve at Volehouse (Map Ref SS 347 165 ) for flowers and marsh fritillary butterflies. Meet at the Pill car park in Bideford at 9.30 am as limited parking on site. In the afternoon we have been invited to view the wild flower meadow belonging to the Tudor House known as Cory Manor House. The owners are happy to offer us a cream tea, Appropriate footwear and bring a packed lunch.

June 10th-14th BNA trip to Dorset. Book in at the Kingston Country Courtyard Tel : 01929 481066. Details on visits to Arne, Brownsea Island etc. to follow.

Sunday July 14hh A circular walk at Hartland Point. Meet at the Pill car park, Bideford at 10.00 am or 10.45 am if going direct at the Hartland Point car park (Map Ref SS 235 276) . Possible car park charge. Bring a packed lunch and sturdy footwear.

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Sunday August 11th A walk out to Baggy Point for birds, flowers, butterflies and possibly seals. Meet at CP* at 9.30 am or if going direct then in the Baggy Point car park (Map Ref SS 432 397) (Post code EX33 1PA).at 10.15 am Car park charge. Bring a packed lunch and sturdy footwear. Possible cream tea.

Sunday September 8th Another popular request, this time a walk around Torrington Common for butterflies, flowers and trees. Meet at CP* at 10.00am or in the Torrington Common lower car park at 10.30am. Steep in places. Sturdy footwear and a packed lunch. This may be the last cream tea of the year.

Sunday October 13th A Fungus foray led by our own John Willatts. Meet at the Devon Birds Reserve at Godborough (Map Ref SS 475 273) at 11.00 am. Steep in places, so sturdy footwear. Bring a packed lunch.

Saturday November 9th Annual General Meal, at the Royal North Devon Golf Club, Westward Ho!.6.30 pm for 7.00 pm. After the meal there will be entertainment before the serious part of the evening when you decide what outings you would like for your branch in the forthcoming year.

Sunday December 15th Birdwatching Bonanza. Meet at the CP* at 9.00 am to go to Topsham. If going direct be there at Dart’s Farm at 10.15 am (Post code EX3 0QH) visiting Dart’s Farm, Goosemoor, the RSPB Reserve at Bowling Green Marsh, the River Clyst, the Goat Walk and possibly Exminster Marshes and Powderham. Packed lunch, hot drinks, warm clothes. Level walking, CP* This is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple alongside Park School. This enables us to amalgamate into fewer vehicles and save money and help protect the environment At the time of going to print it was free

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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 5.30pm. Call Debby Norris - 07592 451311 NEWPORT CHURCH - Fridays 8am & 9.30am. Call Debbie Summers - 07796 945039 ROUNDSWELL COMMUNITY CENTRE - Saturdays 7.30, 9 & 10.30am.

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INDEX OF CHURCH SERVICES Roundswell Church Services are at 10am on Sundays in the Community Centre by Sainsbury's. 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 are special facilities for the very young and for those with disabilities. Wheelchair access & loop available. Ring 0776 726451 or e-mail partnerstpauls@icloud.com Christian Science Society, 115 Boutport Street, Barnstaple Sunday service at 11am on zoom and in the building. Sunday evening service at 7pm on zoom only. Wednesday testimony meeting at 6.15pm on zoom only. For more information visit www.christiansciencenorthdevon.co.uk Sticklepath Methodist Church, Rhododendron Avenue, Barnstaple Services every Sunday morning at 10.30am.

St. Mary’s, Pilton Parish Church, Barnstaple We welcome you join us at our Sunday service at 10.30am each Sunday, with refreshments served afterwards. We read from the Bi ble, pray for others and worship Jesus in our hymns St Mary’s Catholic Church, Higher Church Street, Barnstaple Sunday Mass at 09:30 and 18:30. For weekday Mass times, and for all other information, please ring 01271343312 or visit www.barnstaplecatholicchurch.com St Peter & St Mary Magdalene, Paternoster Row (off the High Street) Barnstaple Sunday Service: Parish Eucharist 10.30am. Details of weekday services and other events may be found on the church noticeboards and the following website: www.achurchnearyou.com/barnstaple-st-peter-st-mary-magdalene, www.barnstapleparishchurch.co.uk Christ Church Methodist/URC, Bear Street, Barnstaple Church Services every Sunday at 10.30am. Café Church on second Sunday at 4.30pm. Causeway Service for adults with Learning Disabilities on first Sunday at 3.00pm. Many weekday activities, see website at www.christ-church-barnstaple.org.uk Barnstaple Baptist Church, Boutport Street.

Sunday service every week at 10:30am, including Sunday school for all children aged 4 yrs and above. Cafe style service every third Sunday at 6:30pm (includes tea, coffee and cakes). "Wednesday Welcome" weekly 10-12 noon - chat over tea/coffee, every age welcome. All age free film night, monthly which includes popcorn and drink. Prayer and home groups held weekly. For further information find us online at http:// www.barnstaplebaptist.org.uk St. Peters C of E Church, Ashford We welcome you join us at our Sunday service at 9am each Sunday, with refreshments served afterwards. We read from the Bible, pray for others and worship Jesus in our hymns. Occasional evening services - see local notices.

North Devon Christian Fellowship, Orchard Vale School, Orchard Vale, Whiddon Valley Sundays at 10.30am. ‘The Friendly Church Fellowship’. Contact is: Pastor Chris Tucker (01271866874) Whiddon Valley Evangelical Church, Stoat Park, Barnstaple First time visitors are especially encouraged to our 11.00am Sunday Morning Gospel Service. Our traditional Sunday School for all children over 4 years old is held every Sunday between 3-4pm. We also meet at 6.30 on Sunday evenings, and for Bible Studies on Thursday mornings at 10.30am. One Way Bible Club is on Monday evenings for children aged 4-10 and Thursday Seekers runs fortnightly for those aged 10+. Other meetings and activities are held throughout the year and personal Bible studies can be arranged at mutually convenient times. Please enquire for further information from Pastor David Kay on 07504925423 St John the Baptist Church, South Street, Newport, Barnstaple Sunday morning worship – 9.30am, all are welcome to join us for worship and prayer, followed by refreshments when possible. Services include Holy communion and All Age Worship, varying from week to week. We have a hall to hire and various small groups you might like to try – see www.johnthebaptist.org.uk to find out more or contact Rev Selina Garner T: 01271 624824 Email: selina@thegarners.me.uk to discuss weddings, baptisms, funerals, memorial services or learning about the christian faith.

St John the Baptist Church, Bishop’s Tawton Sunday morning worship – 11 am, all are welcome to join us for worship and prayer, followed by refreshments when possible. Services alternate between Holy Communion and Morning Prayer. We organise various special events – see www.johnthebaptist.org.uk to find out more or contact Rev Selina Garner T: 01271 624824 Email: selina@thegarners.me.uk to discuss weddings, baptisms, funerals, memorial services or learning about the christian faith.

St Paul's Church Landkey Services Services are held each Sunday at 10:30 am. A Family Service is held on the first Sunday in the month with services of either Holy Communion or Morning Prayer being held on other Sundays. When there is a fifth Sunday in the month, a service beginning at 10:00 am is held jointly with other churches in the Mission Community in rotation. Full details are available at www.landkeyparishchurch.org St James’s Church, Swimbridge Visit one England's 1,000 most beautiful churches. Holy Communion 9.30 every Sunday except when there is a fifth Sunday in any month (on that 5th Sunday the service is at 10 am and rotates among the five churches in our Benefice: Gunn, Landkey, Swimbridge, East Buckl and, and West Buckland). Holy Communion or Morning Service on Sundays at 9.30 am, followed by tea and coffee.

Fremington Methodist Church, Old School Lane, EX31 3AZ Services every Sunday at 10.30am. September - May ‘Buzy Lizzies’ alternate Thursdays of the month from 2pm - 4pm. For further information ring 01271 377323.

St Peter’s Parish Church, Fremington Every Sunday at 11am in our beautiful 13th century building. A variety of styles (organ and bands), activities with children, Sunday Club on 3rd Sunday. Refreshments after the service. ALL WELCOME! Visit ttec.org.uk St Peter, Westleigh 1st and 3rd Sundays. Visit ttec.org.uk Barnstaple Christian Spiritualist Church, 14 Higher Church Street, Barnstaple, EX32 8JE Services:- Saturday 7.30pm Clairvoyance fee £4. Sunday Divine Service 6.30pm. Monday Healing 10.00am until 12.00 noon, Thursday Healing 7.00pm – 8pm. Enquires to: barnstaplespiritualistchurch.weebly.com or our President Alison Green 07583989603.

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INDEX OF CHURCH SERVICES St Peter’s Parish Church, Tawstock, Barnstaple Services every Sunday at 11 am with tea and coffee after each service. Disabled access and toilet facility. A delightful historic church in a beautiful, peaceful rural setting. Only 5 minutes from town. A warm welcome awaits you Holy Trinity Church, Barbican Terrace, Barnstaple We meet at 10.30am on Sundays mornings - Our services are informal and family friendly with activities for children and young people. Find us online at www.trinitybarnstaple.org.uk Messy Church at Holy Trinity, Barnstaple Fun for families with crafts, games, celebration and a sit down tea. No charge. 4.00 - 6.00pm every second Sunday in the month (except January and August). Contact 01271 342849 St John The Baptist, Bishops Tawton 1st Sunday of the month 11.00 am alternate Holy Communion Services at either Bishops Tawton Methodist Church or St Johns.

2nd Sunday Matins 11.00 am. 3rd Sunday Holy Communion 11.00 am. 4th Sunday Morning Praise 11.00 am. 5th Sunday Joint morning service with Newport Time and venue to be confirmed North Devon Salvation Army, Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8JT Church services every Sunday at 10.30am. Contact mark.read@salvationarmy.org.uk or 01271 321972 Harmony, Christian Choir of North Devon Welcome singers from all denominations to rehearsals each Monday at 7.00pm at Sticklepath Methodist Church, Rhododendron Ave, Sticklepath, Barnstaple EX31 2DJ. Contact gdreed51@gmail.com Goodleigh United Church St Gregory’s Services, Goodleigh, Barnstaple Worship services at 9.30am. For details of mid week activities please refer to our Facebook page.

Grosvenor Church, Old Station Rd (by McDonalds) 10 am Sunday. Details of other activities 01271 323725.

St John the Baptist Instow - All Saints 9.30 Holy Communion. All Saints Chapel January to Easter. Visit ttec.org.uk Barnstaple Quakers Meet Sundays at Pilton Bluecoat Academy, Abbey Road, Barnstaple (EX31 1JU). Meeting commences at 10.30am. Please ring 07874890531.

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

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Barnstaple Musical Comedy & Dramatic Society is a registered charity and last year we relaunched our rehearsal and performance space at The Venue in Pottington.

"Calling all dance enthusiasts, club organisers, and social groups! The Venue, Pottington is your ideal daytime venue!

Enjoy competitive rates, flexible terms, and a warm, friendly team to support your events.

Elevate your gatherings with us.

Call 01271 344658 and let The Venue be the rhythm of your dance classes, clubs, and social meetups!"

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