North Devon Insight - March 2024

North Devon

Insight

March 2024

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Welcome to the March edition.

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

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!

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

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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Early bird discount for Care for Kids Barnstaple 10K 2024

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.

INDEX OF CLUBS INDEX OF CLUBS INDEX OF CLUBS

Abbey Gateway Club

ADVANCED MOTORCYCLING

Aikido - Braunton Club

Air Training Corps, Barnstaple

Army Cadet Force (N Devon)

Art for Leisure & Pleasure

Friday 6.45 - 8.45pm (during term times) - Pilton Community College

18 years old and over - social gatherings for adults with

Contact: Amanda on 07988 797785

Email: abbeygateway@gmail.com learning difficulties/disabilities

Devon Advanced Motorcyclists

Tuesdays

Monday & Thursdays 7pm - 9.30pm - (13 - 18 year olds)

TA Centre, Barnstaple

Various detachments across North Devon

Roundswell Community Hall, Barnstaple

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 (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

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.

1st and 3rd Sunday in month - Roundswell Community

Contact: 08456 521524

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

2nd Wednesday of the month - Fremington Village Hall

4th Monday of the month - Fremington Parish Hall - 7pm

Wednesday at 7.30pm - Christchurch, Bear Street, B’ple

Barnstaple Ladies Choir email barnstapleladieschoir@gmail.com or our Facebook page

Barnstaple and N Devon Caged Bird Society

Barnstaple Macular Support Group

Barnstaple Male Voice Choir

Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club

Barnstaple Sea Cadets

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

Contact: Graham Jones - grjones88@aol.com

Contact: Heather on 01271 328415

Contact: Jenny on 07968109378

Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432

Contact: 01271 376920

Contact: Sue on 07723 701 578

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

TS Valiant seacadetsbarnstaple@gmail.com

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

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: Ian Woodward on 07791 936228 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

Contact: 07855 824317

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

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

Bideford Youth Centre 2.30-4.30pm. New members welcome

Methodist Church, Exeter Road, Bishops Tawton

Contact: Debbie on 07967 491777

Contact: Clare on 07929 618502

Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com

Contact: Gwen Rider on 01271 322109

Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588

Contact: 01271 861797

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

Various locations - see website, www.borderlinemorris.org bag@borderlinemorris.org

1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Barnstaple Rugby Club

The Green, Pottington Road, Barnstaple

Alan on 01271 322916

Contact: Lesley on 01271 865580/

Contact: Chris on 07714 365273/ info@unitedservicesbowlingclub.co.uk

Meet on Monday evenings

Friday mornings 10am - 11.30 Forches Children’s Centre

Every Tuesday 2.00-4.30pm. Fremington Parish Hall

1st

Liz on 01271 314306

07874 088828

Contact: 01271 883306/07812 753361

Contact: 01271 345520

Contact:

Contact:

Contact:

Guides - Torrington

Monday 7 - 8.30pm - Torrington Junior School Hall

Guides - Senior Section - Torrington Monday 7.45 - 9.15pm, Torrington Rugby Club

Handprint Parent & Toddler Group Livingwells Church, Unit 1, Braunton Road,

Happy Hands Playgroup

Contact: Charlotte on 01271 830671

Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089

Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089

Contact: Maggie on 01271 328394 or Wednesdays 10.30am - 12.00

Tuesdays & Fridays - 9.30 - 11.30am

Emma on 07890 383447

Contact: Tracey on 01271 830618 or Old Pre- School Building, Vicarage Road, Landkey 07828 789699 £1.50 adult & child (extra 50p for extra children)

Happy Hoppers Pre-School Gymnastics Fun activities for children - 18 months to school starters

Tel: 01271 859191

Harmony Christian Choir of North Devon Welcome singers from all denominations to rehearsals Monday at gdreed51@gmail.com

7.00pm - Sticklepath Methodist Church, Rhododendron Ave, Sticklepath

Headway North Devon 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

Hockey Club - North Devon Mens Park School. Matches on Saturdays with training on www.northdevonhockeyclub.co.uk

Hockey Club - Taw Valley Ladies

Inner Wheel Club of Barnstaple

Jiggy Wrigglers (musical activity

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

Tue 10am - St Paul’s Church, Old Sticklepath Hill

Contact: Gabrielle on 01237 477021

Contact: Clare on 07870 628681 group for babies, toddlers & Tue 1.30pm - The Coffee Shop, Chivenor northdevon@jiggywrigglers.com

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

Fri 10am - Northam Community Centre, Fore Street www.jigglywrigglers.com

Wednesdays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am

Fridays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am

Tuesday evenings at our Littleham Field outdoors and

Contact: 07818 066239 for details

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

4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm

Mondays in the Village Hall

Last Friday of the month except March and December

Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore, 10am - 1pm

A group organised by the Barnstaple Link Rotary Club, for those

Contact: Gemma on 01271 831224

Contact: Eileen on 01271 831020

Contact: Lyn on 01271 830339

Contact: Joan on 01237 423884

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.

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

Get in touch for information on class times &venues

www.themagicofirishdance.yolasite.com

The 1st Wed of every month at 7.45pm at the Methodist Church hall, Rhododendron Avenue, Sticklepath

North Devon Branch of Horestone Apiary, Near Umberleigh

Devon Beekeepers

North Devon Choral Society

North Devon Forum for Autism and

Related Behaviours

North Devon Hockey Club

Contact Graham on 07793484148

Contact: Graham on 07760 197550

Contact: 074029 12164

Contact: Julie on 01271 345374

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

Meet monthly for advice and a chat

14 year olds and over ! Play at Park school.

North Devon Model Society club. Meet every Tue 6.30 - 9pm at Fremington parish Hall

www.northdevonmodelsociety.co.uk

Contact: Janet 01805 628262

Contact : 07923 481 332

Contact: Nick Howells on 01271 377395

Contact: Sera on 01237 459102

Details:

Contact:

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Contact:

Contact: Bryan on 01271 883487 Parkinson

Contact: Pamela on 01805

Contact: 01271 346898 Pilton

Pilton Academicals Football Club

Pins and Needles

Radio Controlled Sailboat racing

Rainbows - Torrington

Rainbows - 1st & 2nd Fremington

Rock Park Bowling Club

Rotary Club of Barnstaple

Rotary Club of Barnstaple Link

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

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

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

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

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 & District

Special Olympics North Devon

Third Monday socially

We offer sports training for people with intellectual/

www.soroptimist-barnstaple.co.uk

Contact: Julie on 07557 388285 learning difficulties

Spiritual Healing at the Bideford Centre of Light. Hart Street (off Mill Street), Bideford.

St Andrews Pre-School

St John’s Ladies’ Circle

Stamp Club (Taw & Torridge)

Sticklepath School Youth Club

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 -

Tarka

Tawstock Pre-School

Taw U3A

Taw Valley Dog Training Club

The Barnstaple Lions Club

The

Torridge

Torrington

Torrington

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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

JKEMISHMILLSSOND@HOTMAIL.COM

Contact Pat on 01805 624215.

Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867

Contact: Diane on 01271 345336

Contact Beryl: 01271 812121

Bideford

Contact:

Contact: Julie/Graham on 01805 603205

Contact: 01271 345908

Contact: David on 07776 388744

Contact: Margaret on 01237 475230

Contact:

Contact:

Contact:

Contact:

Contact Ken 01805-624319

Contact: 01805 622883

Westward

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. There is a cafe in the car park.

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

A new book out in April 2024 is highlighting some of the best walks with swims in North Devon. Wild Swimming Walks North Devon and Exmoor, by Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury, contains 28 walks, all with swimming spots en route, along with maps and directions.

For Sophie and Matt, it is all about empowering people to explore the wonderful countryside on their own doorstep. Says Sophie : “We are fortunate to live in such a stunning part of the world, it’s something we perhaps take for granted. The coast of North Devon is unparallelled in its beauty, as is the countryside inland. We want people to discover the joy of going on adventures close to home. And by swimming as well as walking, the whole experience of being outdoors in nature is enriched.”

This is something that many people in North Devon are already realising, with active swimming groups in Westward Ho!, Appledore, Saunton and Ilfracombe, to name just a few. Sophie and Matt say the local community has been incredibly welcoming, helping with research and sharing ideas and top tips, and many have contributed photos to the book.

The guide contains detailed descriptions as well as maps and directions, of numerous outings in and around North Devon, in many locations including Clovelly, Appledore, Westward Ho!, Torrington, Umberleigh, Croyde, Ilfracombe and Watermouth Bay.

Wild Swimming Walks Exmoor and North Devon is available from Wild Things Publishing and in all good bookshops, priced £14.99 . https://wildthingspublishing.com/product/ wild-swimming-walks-exmoor-devon/

Wild Swimming Walks Exmoor & North Devon is available from Wild Things Publishing and readers can receive 25% off and free P&P with coupon code insightmags (offer price £11.25)

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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. Call Debbie Wright - 07717 323941

DEX 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 Bible, 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 Buckland, 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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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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