May 2025 North Devon Insight

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May 2025

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May 2025 H

ello and welcome to the May edition.

Two bank holidays to look forward to this month! The first on the 5th and then on the 26th again.

North Devon Insight - The Next Generation!

As the magazines move into their 20th year of serving the community, there will be some new changes ahead ~ Same Name ~ Same magazine but with New Management! As I prepare to hand over the reins of running the magazine to my son Danny Coppard.

I will still be in the back ground ensuring that the hand over goes along smoothly and efficiently to provide the same service as the last 20 years has provided.

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FEATURE What am I bid?

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FEATURE Fringe Theatrefest 2025

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FEATURE Barnstaple Lions club

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FEATURE Picnic in the Park

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Welcome on board Danny!

Have an amazing May!

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FEATURE How to sell a unique property

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FEATURE A Momoa moment in time

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FEATURE Is your dryrobe meant to be worn to the shops?

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CHURCH SERVICES

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INDEX OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS

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FEATURE Romy Gill’s Coconut Chicken Curry

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KIDS PAGE

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NORTH DEVON DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

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At Barnstaple Town Council we have a busy May as we prepare for a calendar full of events.

Barnstaple Mayor’s Country Music Hoedown (Sunday 4th May, 4pm – 9pm) Barnstaple Pannier Market, £15pp. We are delighted to invite residents and visitors to this year’s charity event. Enjoy a day of live country music, line dancing, a hog roast, mechanical bull ride plus lots more. The event supports the Mayor’s chosen charities, Clarity and Special Olympics North Devon. The Hoedown is open to people aged 12+, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets available in advance online at barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk We’re looking forward to being involved in the VE Day weekend of celebrations led by the Veterans Charity (8th – 11th May). As a Town Council, we will be holding a flag-raising ceremony in Rock Park, 9am – 10am on the Thursday, we encourage residents to take part in commemorating this important occasion.

Garden Design & Construction Design

Planting

Walls

Paving

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Lighting

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Driveways

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Call Carlton Ridd on 07507 939 243 Qualified, experienced landscaper

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

We will also be hosting our 1920’s exhibition (29th – 31st May) at the Guildhall. Come along to explore what life was like in Barnstaple and North Devon during the 1920’s. This event will be part of a larger Devon wide celebration of ‘Devon in the 1920’s’.

At Barnstaple Town Council and One Barnstaple we’re pleased to be involved in the #ConnectinngBarnstaple Career and Jobs Fair (Thursday 5th June, 10am 2pm) at the Pannier Market. This is a chance for employers and job seekers to connect. For more information head to: barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk.

Barnstaple Town Council www.Barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk

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FEATURE North Devon Ramblers- Walks in May Here is the first month of our Summer Programme. Anyone is welcome to try out a walk or two before becoming a member. Most walks start at 10.30. and take most of the day. More details of the walks can be found on our website: northdevonramblers.org.uk

Saturday 10th May -Dartmoor Way 10. Princetown to Hexworthy (11 miles) Sunday 11th May – Dartmoor Way 11. Hexworthy to Dartmeet & Holne (11.5 miles) These walks may be undertaken separately or back-to-back by staying in the area.

Wednesday 14th May – Brownsham to Clovelly, woodlands and SW coast path, hopefully with bluebells in abundance. (5.5 miles) Sunday 18th May- Day trip to Lundy in conjunction with Devon Birds (book online NOT through Ramblers).

Wednesday 21st May – Barbara’s Birthday Walk – Weare Giffard (7.5 miles) Saturday 24th May - Parracombe to Heddon Valley. (10 miles) Wednesday 28th May – Combe Martin to Ilfracombe on SWCP returning by bus. Possible bus from Barnstaple returning from Ilfracombe. (5.6 miles) Saturday 31st May- Hatherleigh and Iddesleigh. (10 miles)

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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 Macular Support Group Barnstaple Male Voice Choir

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

Beavers - 1st Fremington Beavers - 50th North Devon Beavers - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton) Beavers - 1st North Devon B’ple Beavers - 12th North Devon (Pilton)

Mon 5.45 - 7pm - Scout Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 6pm to 7.15pm

Barnstaple Sea Cadets TS Valiant Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band Barnstaple U3a Barum Boxing Club Barum Conservative Club Golf Society

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 British Cactus & Succulent Society British Naturalists’ Association Taw & Exmoor Branch Brownies - 1st Fremington Brownies - 2nd 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

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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: Graham on 07519 162 944 barnstapleabc@gmail.com Roundswell Community Centre. Thursdays 7pm - 10.30pm Members £2, Non members £3 Contact: Carol on 01271 343394 Summer Bowling and Winter Social activities, Ashleigh Road, Barnstaple.

Times & dates vary during winter for social activities, bowling starts Contact: in early April 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 Queen's Theatre, 4th Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am Mondays at 7.30pm, St Paul’s Church, Shoreland Road, Barnstaple.

EX31 3AA. 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

Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club

Contact: Amanda on 07988 797785 Email: abbeygateway@gmail.com

Contact: Jenny on 07968109378 Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432 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 Contact: Helen on 07800 889271 pilton12thbeavers@hotmail.com

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: Cathy bosombuddiesnorthdevon@gmail.com The Green, Pottington Road, Barnstaple Contact: Chris on 07714 365273/ info@unitedservicesbowlingclub.co.uk Andy on 07793 221454 Year round bowling available, winter skittles and social evenings, new members welcome 07874 088828 Meet on Monday evenings Contact: 01271 883306/07812 753361 Friday mornings 10am - 11.30 Forches Children’s Centre 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Landkey Village Hall Contact: Barry on 01271 346494 Outings held on a monthly basis Tuesdays 5.15-6.45 The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington Wednesday 6.30-7.30 The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington Monday evenings St Michael’s Learning Centre, Sticklepath - Wed 6.15 - 7.30pm Monday 6.30-8pm Torrington Rugby Club, Torrington Barnstaple Ukulele Group 2nd Tuesday each month 7.30-9.00pm The Corner House, Boutport Street, Barnstaple Fremington All ages and abilities - newcomers welcome Every Saturday morning at Barnstaple Library Booking essential.

Contact: Brian Sims on 01271 343607 Contact: Karen on 07910 260308 Contact Julia 07717523620 Contact: Sarah on 01271 830712 Contact: Emma on 07814 733919 Contact: Kathryn 07980750320 Contact: Rhonda on 01271 372891 Contact: Angie on 07876 028331 Contact: Christine on 01271 860985 Contact: Sally on 07779 049015 Contact: Ruth on 07847 006048

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INDEX OF CLUBS 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 Cubs - 12th North Devon (Pilton) 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 and Torridge LAS (Life after Stroke 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

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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 Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 7pm to 8.30pm Contact: Matt Akela.12thpiltoncubs@gmail.com 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 - 8.30pm The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Wendy 07779182882 Thursday evenings Contact: Charlotte on 01271 830671 Tuesday 7-8.30pm Torrington Rugby Club, Torrington Contact: Kathryn 07980750320 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 07764 829255 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: Peter on 07515 878671 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 07703 484148 We're currently looking for another lady player.

Glofthouse@uwclub.net 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 Methodist Church Hall, Bear Street, B’ple Contact: Membership Secretary Choral works performed three times per year. Rehearsals ingridh@uwclub.net Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm No audition necessary www.northdevonchoral.org.uk Meet monthly for advice and a chat Contact : 07923 481 332 Associated with the Stroke Association at Fremington Parish Hall, Higher Rd, Fremington EX31 3BG. Social and Activities every Friday 1100 - 1300 Stroke survivors and carers very welcome 14 year olds and over ! Play at Park school.

Contact: Nick Howells on 01271 377395 Meet every Tue 6.30 - 9pm at Fremington parish Hall Contact: Sera on 01237 459102 www.northdevonmodelsociety.co.uk Your local club for grass root motor sport Monthly meetings - 1st Wed of the month.

Details: www.ndmc.org.uk 2 walks most weeks Contact: Dune Simpson 07379 498808/ dune.77@outlook.com Launch rockets at Chapleton Barton Farm Contact: 01271 372331 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

Contact: David on 01271 343735 Contact: Bryan on 01271 883487

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Parkinson’s UK - Northern Devon

Exercise classes and coffee mornings

Petrovian Orchestra of Barnstaple

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

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.

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 Tuesday 17.45- 19.00 Torrington Rugby Club, Torrington Wednesday 17.20-18.20 The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington Tuesday 17.20-8.20 St Paul's Church Hall, Sticklepath Monday 7 - 8.30pm The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington 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 (Pilton)

Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 7.30pm to 9pm

Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple Singing for Fun

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

Pilton Art Group

Pilton Academicals Football Club Pins and Needles Radio Controlled Sailboat racing Rainbows - Torrington Rainbows - 1st Fremington Rainbows-2nd Fremington Rangers-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 Writers Group Taw & Torridge Metal Detecting Club Tawstock Pre-School Taw U3A Taw Valley Dog Training Club The Barnstaple Lions Club 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 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 7.35pm & Tues 10-11.45am 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 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 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 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: Pamela on 01805 804025/ John on 01237 473337 Contact: 01271 346898 info@piltonartsgroup.com

Contact: Antony on 07533 306 851 Contact: Anita on 01237 422458 Contact: John on 01237 473446 Contact: Kathryn 07980750320 Contact: Emma 07814733919 Contact Francesca 07950370059 Contact Katie 07931981841 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: Vicki - 07773 024776 bear12thpiltonscouts@outlook.com 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 Richard on 01237 471626 Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867 Contact: Diane on 01271 345336 Contact Beryl: 01271 812121

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Barnstaple festival launches search for volunteers If you haven’t discovered the annual Barnstaple Fringe TheatreFest yet, then 2025 is the year to get involved.

The theatre festival is back for its 19th year and promises a four-day feast of comedy, drama, street-theatre, dance, children’s theatre, music, magic and more in Barnstaple from the 26-29 June.

The festival has just launched their search for volunteers. Roles include selling tickets, stewarding shows, reviewing and even operating the lights.

Pete Buffery, volunteer and co-director, explains, ‘There’s a range of volunteering experiences on offer at the festival. You could do an hour or two of selling tickets or stewarding shows, or you could get stuck in with the full week, setting up venues and putting up posters. Volunteers can even sign up to shifts themselves so they can be in control of their own time and get to see the shows they want to see.’

Debbie Munro, also volunteer and co-director, said ‘It’s such a fun four days. You can volunteer on your own, or with a friend, either way everyone is friendly and welcoming.’

The festival is a non-profit volunteer-run event and is made possible thanks to the support of local supporters and businesses. This year the festival is supported by festival sponsor Lineal Software Support, alongside Wollens Solicitors, Hortons Estate Agents, Peninsula Management, David Wilson Partnership and Rosie Bracher Solicitors.

Ticket prices are £4 - £8 and there are also many pay-what-you-will performances to give North Devon audiences extraordinary variety at excellent prices.

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Is your Dryrobe meant to be worn to the shops?

Written By Hannah Barnett.

Dryrobe, the North Devon-based multi-million-pound company, has changed the lives of many country bumpkins with surfing, athletics and overall beach experience. Founded in 2010 by Gideon Bright on the rocky coast of Woolacombe, the innovative clothing product was made to ease the shock of the harsh Atlantic Ocean temperatures and create a warming, colourful and comfy changing affair.

However, since the company’s invention over a decade ago now, the Devonian brand has taken a bit of a turn when it comes to their original wardrobe location.

Millennials, youngsters and even dogs have created a theme of styling their warm jackets in more urban locations. Shops, small towns, cinemas and the afternoon school pick-up are a few indications of their new, added purpose.

Many people in the area don’t enjoy this overuse of the jackets, with sarcastic social media group chats being made and witty stereotypes emerging under the ‘Dryrobe culture’. However, others see it as a positive fashion affair. It demonstrates the wearability, genuine warmth and high quality of the brand's products. Dryrobe is known for their sustainability awareness – since 2020 their Advance Products have all been made with 100% recycled fabrics. Not only this, but in 2016 the company collaborated with Adidas for Team GB… No wonder these coats are now being worn everywhere.

Kitty Sampson, a captain at Titans Netball Club, told me that the club had a branding deal with the notorious DryRobe. The side of a netball pitch is another off-grid location for the brand, but this time it was intentional. ‘I find Dryrobes so handy; they're easy to chuck on and off when I’m waiting on a cold court or pitch.’ Emphasising their quality and diversity as a product – from helping a netballer encourage teammates on the side to comforting a freezing surfer after catching waves.

Another reason why Dryrobe has expanded their wearability culture may have something to do with Gen Z’s influencer effect and social media star coverage.

For example, Lexie Kelly, an Instagram influencer with 180k followers, posted a reel changing into the jacket, gaining attention, as well as singer Rita Ora being spotted sporting her Dryrobe on a film set back in 2019, which sparked a notable difference in where these jackets ‘should’ be worn. Lastly, the star cast of Netflix hit ‘Bridgerton’ posted a handful of behind the scenes filming shots all on the regency set…wearing Dryrobes.

However, the local company hasn’t forgotten their roots. Dryrobe has recently announced their new ambassador, who is a professional surfer. Camilla Kemp is a 2024 Olympic qualifier… a media star that is wearing these thermal jackets for all the right reasons.

So, whether you're doing your weekly food shop, changing after a surf, or standing on the sidelines of a netball court, there really is no right or wrong way to wear your Dryrobe in 2025. North Devon's original, popular brand has spread across the world, so maybe you can spread where you wear yours!

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INDEX OF CHURCH SERVICES Roundswell Church Services are at 10am on Sundays in the Community Centre by Sainsbury's. https://www.roundswellchurch.org.uk/ St Paul’s Parish Church, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple Services are at 10am every Sunday with All-Age worship on the third Sunday of the month. Children are also welcome at the Communion services where we have facilities for the very young. Wheelchair access and hearing loop available. Ring 07776 726451 or email churchwardenstpauls1@gmail.com for further information.

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, including our weekly Tuesday coffee morning at 10.00am, can be found at www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8993/ and at www.barnstapleparishchurch.org 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.

Newport Methodist Church, Gloster Road, Newport, Barnstaple Services every Sunday morning at 10.30am. Coffee Morning 1st Saturday in the month except January. Church Hall available for Hire.

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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 Services at 9.30 am second and fourth Sundays; All Saints: January until Easter.

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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National Debtline 0808 808 4000 Citizen’s Advice - Advice Line 0808 27 87 999 (available Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm) Silverline (Advice for over 60’s) 0800 470 80 90 (available 24hrs a day for help and advice) Age Concern 01271 324488 Age UK 0800 00 99 66 Refuge and Women’s Aid 0808 2000 247 M.S Society North Devon 07929 039030 North Devon Community Mediation Srv 0800 038 5301 Victim Support 0845 30 30 900 Police Enquiries 101 Emergency Services 999/112 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 British Telecom Faults 0800 800 151 Nuisance Calls 0800 661 441 Floodline 0845 988 1188 North Devon District Council 01271 327711 Barnstaple Town Council 01271 373311 Fremington Parish Council 01271 321063 Tawstock Parish Council 01271 374428 Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999 Water Leaks 0800 169 1144 Electrical Power Failure 0800 365 900 Emergency Glazing 01271 327 333 Directory Enquiries 118 500 DVLA 0300 790 6801 Tax Credit Helpline 0845 300 3900 North Devon District Hospital 01271 322577 Bideford Hospital 01237 420200 Torrington Hospital 01805 622208 NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Litchdon Medical Centre 01271 323443 Brannam Medical Centre 01271 329004 Queens Medical Centre 01271 372672 Fremington Medical Centre 01271 376655

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COMPUTER REPAIRS Exmoor Computer Services

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS ACCOUNTING TaxAssist Accountants Map Accounting ACUPUNCTURE The Acupuncture Studio CAR BODYWORK Clifford Motorworks DC Alloys BEDROOMS Ideal Bedrooms BRICKLAYING WS Bricklaying & Maintenance BUILDERS TK Carpentry & Building L S Building S White & Sons T.Deller Brownings Construction Williams Building Services CARE Tyspane Westward Housing Homecare Solutions North Devon Homes CARPENTER & JOINER TK Carpentry & Building CARPET CLEANERS Personal Touch CHIMNEY SWEEP Croyde Chimney Sweepers CLEANING Victoria Cleaning Service COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALISTS CJD Communications Ltd A3 Aerials COMPUTER REPAIRS Frequency Computers Exmoor Computer Home Computer Tuition & Servicing COUNCIL Barnstaple Town Council DENTAL CENTRE Holsworthy Dental Centre DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Don Bailey & Son ELECTRICAL GMEC Electrical Westfield Electrics Edwards Electrical ESTATE AGENTS Match Property FENCING Barefoot Benji Dan Maynard Fencing Storm Force Fencing WS Bricklaying & Maintenance Kharn Whattingham

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FOOTCARE Personal Footcare 52 GARAGE DOORS Garolla Garage Doors 31 GARDEN ROOMS Bespoke Timber 43 GARDENING SERVICES Barefoot Benji 7 Best of British Gardens 9 Johnston Gardening 15 S White & Sons 15 Del Mar Landscaping & Prop.Main23 T W Garden Services 48 Garry’s Grass Cutting Services 50 Complete Lawn Solutions 53 GLAZING REPAIRS Adam Flint 43 Darren Smallbone 53 HAIRDRESSORS Caralyn Couch 52 HELP/ADVICE Samaritans 52 HOME FURNISHINGS Value Home Furnishings 53 INSURANCE SPECIALISTS Lloyd & Whyte 20 KITCHEN FITTERS Kitchen Exchange 6 Dream Doors 17 LEGAL & FINANCIAL SERVICES Tuckers 21 LEISURE CENTRE Tarka Leisure 5 LOFTS Access for Lofts 44 MAINTENANCE S White & Sons 15 Jones & Son 17 RDK Handyman 19 Del Mar Landscaping & Prop.Main23 T.Deller 26 WS Bricklaying & Maintenance 30 P W Property Maintenance 48 Kharn Whattingham 52 WKS Services 53 MOBILITY Devon Stairlifts 10 Home Solutions SW 32 Valley Mobility 44 OPTICIANS Atlantic Home Eyecare 13 OVEN CLEANING Personal Touch 6 PAINTERS & DECORATORS George R Tossell 8 Perfect Finish 34 Kharn Whattingham 52 Ian Isaac Painter & Decorator 53 PATIO AND DRIVEWAY CLEANING Pro Clean 42 PLASTERING/PLASTERERS Phoenix Creative 19

PLUMBERS Dan Varley S J Curtis Plumbing and Heating Dave Harris D Lethaby M S Plumbing Charles Fairing Building Square Foot Plumbing RESTORATIONS Clifford Motorworks DC Alloys ROOFERS A Roofing Brownings Construction Taw Roofing TopLine Fascias Ltd ROOFING SUPPLIERS Quinn Roofing Suppliers SHEDS Sheds 4 U SLIMMING GROUP Slimming World SOLAR PV GMEC Electrical Simple Solar Edwards Electrical SOLICITORS Slee Blackwell Wollens STORES Value House SURFACING Nelson Birch & Sons Ltd TRAVEL Filers TREE SURGERY Barefoot Benji Taw & Torridge Tree Services JP Tree Services Acacia Arb Gavin Hendry Tree Surgery TV AERIALS CJD Communications Ltd A3 Aerials UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Personal Touch uPVC SUPPLIERS Fair Price Windows Ltd Alan Wilson Windows Ltd South West Windows Exmoor Fascias VEHICLE REPAIRS/HIRE FIRMS Barnstaple Autocare WINDOW CLEANERS Myhome Window Cleaning

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EXPERT ROOFERS IN BARNSTAPLE AND SURROUNDING AREAS MOSS REMOVAL FROM £295.00 Dear Homeowner, My team and I at Topline Fascias Ltd are professional roofing contractors and we believe strongly in the principle that prevention is better than cure. That’s why we offer a comprehensive roof maintenance service that includes removing moss, repainting any defective cement work along the ridgeline and re-cementing any broken gables. As part of this service, we also address up to 15 broken or slipped tiles, providing an overall roof clean and minor repairs. All gutters and downpipes will be thoroughly cleaned as well. This service starts from as little as £295.00 and will help you avoid the need for costly roof repairs in the future. Please call today for a free quote SPRAY FOAM REMOVAL FROM £875.00 If spray foam insulation has been installed in your property, it could affect its mortgageability when you decide to sell. The presence of spray foam between the rafters may make it difficult for potential buyers to secure a mortgage. Additionally, if left in place, spray foam can trap moisture and cause the rafters and timbers to rot over time.

Our professional roofing team can safely remove the spray foam from your roof. We will sand down the rafters, fill any damaged wood and treat it to prevent future decay. All spray foam will be carefully removed from your property and disposed of responsibly.

FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE 15% OFF WITH THIS ADVERT Email: toplinefasciasltd@gmail.com www.toplinefascias.co.uk To advertise simply email dan@insightmags.co.uk or call 07561 890 588

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