We have two bank holidays to look forward to this month! The first on the 4th and then on the 25th.
We are now being greeted by brighter days, longer evenings and warmer weather!
For many students, this month also marks the start of exam season a time of focus, determination, and hard work. To everyone preparing, we wish you the very best of luck!
As always, thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our wonderful community!
Have an amazing May!
Danny
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Abbey Gateway Club
ADVANCED MOTORCYCLING
Friday 6.45 - 8.45pm (during term times) - Pilton Community College
Contact: Amanda on 07988 797785 18 years old and over - social gatherings for adults with
Contact: Margeret 07891 081032 All levels are welcome. Tea/coffee £3 per session
Various detachments across North Devon
Roundswell Community Hall, Barnstaple
Contact: Captain Trevor Gayton HQ on 01271 342296
Contact: Sylvia on 07500 380993 (Drawing & Painting Club)
Atlantic Coast Theatre
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.
Ballroom and Sequence Dancing 1st and 3rd Sunday in month - Roundswell Community
Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm for 5-10 year olds CommunityNetwork@
Bideford Cadet Unit Thursdays 6:30-7:45pm for 11-17 year olds sja.org.uk
Barnstaple & District Wine Circle
2nd Wednesday of the month - Fremington Village Hall
Barnstaple Floral Art Club 4th Monday of the month - Fremington Parish Hall - 7pm
Barnstaple Jubilee Singers
Wednesday at 7.30pm - Christchurch, Bear Street, B’ple
Barnstaple Ladies Choir email barnstapleladieschoir@gmail.com or our Facebook page
Contact: Heather on 01271 328415
Contact: Jenny on 07968109378
Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432
Barnstaple Macular Support Group Christ Church, Bear Street, B’ple, 4th Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am Contact: Sue on 07723 701 578
Barnstaple Male Voice Choir
Mondays at 7.30pm, St Paul’s Church, Shoreland Road, Barnstaple. Contact: 01271 830575/07919887870 EX31 3AA. See our website www.barnstaplemalevoicechoir.co.uk or grahamlang@btinternet.com our Facebook page for contact details.
Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club Regularly row on the River Taw, taster sessions for secretary@barnstaplepilotgigclub.co.uk newcomers ww.barnstaplepilotgigclub@googlemail.com
Barnstaple Phoenix Choir
Barnstaple Sea Cadets
Monday 7-8:30 at Christ Church, Bear Street
Contact: Graham on 01271 370672 or 07917 231141
Monday & Thursday evenings 7-9pm Rolle Quay, Barnstaple 01271 379169
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Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band
Wednesday 6.30 - 9pm - The Barnstaple Youth House, Market Street Contact: Joy Cann on 01271 323158 Barnstaple email: Andrew.cann1@btopenworld.com Barnstaple U3a Meet 1st Thursday of month in Roundswell Community Hall
Contact: Phil Hawkins on 07512 698 735 for our coffee meeting which usually includes an interesting speaker Barum Boxing Club Mon, Wed & Fri 6-7pm Juniors & 7-8.30pm Seniors Barum Boxing Club, Rolle Quay, Barnstaple
Contact: 07855 824317
Barum Conservative Club Golf Society Typically, golf on last Sunday in month, Feb-Nov, to courses Contact: Robin on 07971493811 within 90 mins drive and socially, each following Wed at Barnstaple Conservative Club
Beavers - 1st Fremington
Monday 5.15 - 6.30pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Debbie on 07967 491777
Beavers - 50th North Devon Tues 6.15 - 7.15pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath
Beavers - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton) Mon 5.45 - 7pm - Scout Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton
Beavers - 1st North Devon B’ple
Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport
Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com
Contact: Gwen Rider on 01271 322109
Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588
Beavers - 12th North Devon (Pilton) Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 6pm to 7.15pm Contact: Helen on 07800 889271 pilton12thbeavers@hotmail.com
Bideford Friday Afternoon Table
Tennis Group
Bishops Tawton Pre School
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
Bishops Tawton Toddler Group Every Tuesday - 1pm - 3.00pm - £2.00 per family, 50p additional childrenContact: 01271 267303 www.bishopstawtonpreschool.co.uk
Bonsai Society - North Devon www.bonsai-northdevon.co.uk
Borderline Morris Dancing
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
Bosom Buddies - 1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Barnstaple Rugby Club
Contact: Cathy bosombuddiesnorthdevon@gmail.com
Bowling Club - United Services 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
Breast Cancer Support Group 07874 088828
Braunton Camera Club
Meet on Monday evenings
Breast Feeding Support Group Friday mornings 10am - 11.30 Forches Children’s Centre
Contact: 01271 883306/07812 753361
British Cactus & Succulent Society 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Landkey Village Hall Contact: Barry on 01271 346494
British Naturalists’ Association
Taw & Exmoor Branch Outings held on a monthly basis
Contact: Brian Sims on 01271 343607
Brownies - 1st Fremington Tuesdays 5.15-6.45 The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Karen on 07910 260308
Brownies - 2nd Fremington Wednesday 6.30-7.30 The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington Contact Julia 07717523620
Brownies - 1st Landkey Monday evenings
Brownies - 1st Tawstock (St Michael’s) St Michael’s Learning Centre, Sticklepath - Wed 6.15 - 7.30pm
Contact: Sarah on 01271 830712
Contact: Emma on 07814 733919
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Brownies - Torrington
Brownies - Bickington
BUGS -
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
Byeways Bowling Club Fremington
Carol Anne Netball Club
All ages and abilities - newcomers welcome
Saturday Science Club Every Saturday morning at Barnstaple Library
Chivenor Air Training Corps
CoeliacUK North Devon Group
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 Booking essential.
Mondays and Thursdays at 6.45pm - (13 - 18 year olds)
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 Wed (6.45-8.45pm) & Tue (6.45-7.45pm for junior boys www.tawvalleyhockeyclub.org and girls, 7.45-8.45pm adults) respectively. Inner Wheel Club of Barnstaple 1st Tuesday of each month at Barnstaple Hotel, 12.00 for 12.30
Jiggy Wrigglers (musical activity Tue 10am - St Paul’s Church, Old Sticklepath Hill
Contact: Gabrielle on 07764 829255
Contact: Clare on 07870 628681 group for babies, toddlers & Tue 1.30pm - The Coffee Shop, Chivenor northdevon@jiggywrigglers.com pre-schoolers Fri 10am - Northam Community Centre, Fore Street www.jigglywrigglers.com Keep Fit
Wednesdays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am
Contact: 07818 066239 for details Fridays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am Kenwith Company of Archers Tuesday evenings at our Littleham Field outdoors and
Landkey Horticultural Society
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
Landkey Mothers Union 4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm
Landkey Painters
Lundy Art Group
Mondays in the Village Hall
Last Friday of the month except March and December
Contact: Gemma on 01271 831224
Contact: Eileen on 01271 831020
Contact: Lyn on 01271 830339
Contact: Joan on 01237 423884 Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore, 10am- 1pm Memories are made of this 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.
Newport Badminton Club
Newton Tracey Cricket Club
Nikki’s Irish Dance
North Devon Astronomical Society
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 starts first Wednesday in May,
Hardball - Simon - 07711 091162 Seniors will start training end of April for the season ahead
Get in touch for information on class times &venues
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
Contact: Julie on 01271 345374
Contact: Barbara Carlyle on Devon Beekeepers Every Tuesday 12-3pm. www.northdevonbees.org 01271 882303
North Devon Choral Society
North Devon Forum for Autism and Related Behaviours
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
North Devon and Torridge Associated with the Stroke Association atFremingtonParishHall, LAS (Life after Stroke HigherRd,FremingtonEX313BG.SocialandActivitieseveryFriday1100-1300
Strokesurvivorsandcarersverywelcome
North Devon Hockey Club 14 year olds and over ! Play at Park school.
North Devon Model Society club. Meet every Tue 6.30 - 9pm at Fremington parish Hall
Contact : 07923 481 332
Contact: Nick Howells on 01271 377395
Contact: Sera on 01237 459102 www.northdevonmodelsociety.co.uk
North Devon Motor Club Your local club for grass root motor sport Monthly meetings - 1st Wed of the month.
Details: www.ndmc.org.uk
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North Devon Rocket Club
North Devon Society of Model Engineers
North Devon Woodturners
Launch rockets at Chapleton Barton Farm
Fremington Methodist Church, 7.30pm 1st Friday of the month
Contact: 01271 372331
Contact: David on 01271 343735
We meet every 3rd Friday of the month at Fremington Village Hall at 7pm. www.northdevonwoodturners.org.uk
Parkinson’s UK - Northern Devon Exercise classes and coffee mornings
Petrovian Orchestra of Barnstaple
Pilton Art Group
Pilton Academicals Football Club
Pins and Needles
Radio Controlled Sailboat racing
Rainbows - Torrington
Rainbows - 1st Fremington
Rainbows-2nd Fremington
Rangers-Fremington
Rehearsal details - Tuesdays, Term Time at 7.30pm - 9.30pm St Paul’s Church, Sticklepath, EX31 2BG
Contact: Bryan on 01271 883487
Contact: Pamela on 01805 804025/ John on 01237 473337
Contact: 01271 346898
We are in Pilton Old School, top of Pilton Street through the arch just info@piltonartsgroup.com 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 17.20-18.20 The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Emma 07814733919
Tuesday 17.20-8.20 St Paul's Church Hall, Sticklepath
Contact Francesca 07950370059
Monday 7 - 8.30pm The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington Contact Katie 07931981841 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
Ladies Mile, Rock Park, Barnstaple
Contact: Richard on 01271 373395 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
Contact: Brian on 01237 477021
Contact: Mike on 01598 710613
Contact: Alan on 01271 321523
Contact: Ali on 01271 890217 (Short of Breath) from 2-4pm.
Scouts - 1st Fremington
Scouts - 50th North Devon
Tuesday 7.15-8.45pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874
Monday 7 - 9.00pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath
Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com
Scouts - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton) Wednesday 7.15 - 9.15pm, Scout Hut, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton Contact: Helen Hearn on 01271 379133 email: acsl@5thndscouts.co.uk
Scouts - 12th North Devon (Pilton)
Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 7.30pm to 9pm Contact: Vicki - 07773 024776 bear12thpiltonscouts@outlook.com
Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple Wed 7.15pm - 9.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport
Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 Fremington Singing for Fun Fridays 7.00pm - 8.30pm Fremington Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington Contact: Julie on 07772 735331
Cost £6 includes refreshments
Soroptimist International of Barnstaple Meet on the 1st Mondays of the month at Barnstaple Hotel 7pm Contact: Christine on 01271 375600 & District
Third Monday socially www.soroptimist-barnstaple.co.uk Special Olympics North Devon
We offer sports training for people with intellectual/
Contact: Julie on 07557 388285 learning difficulties JKEMISHMILLSSOND@HOTMAIL.COM
Spiritual Healing at the Bideford Centre of Light. Hart Street (off Mill Street), Bideford. The Healing Group is run by SNU Approved Healers. Sun 7.35pm & Tues 10-11.45am
St Andrews Pre-School
St John’s Ladies’ Circle
Contact Richard on 01237 471626
c/o The Surestart Centre, Sticklepath School, Woodville, Barnstaple Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867
2nd Thursday of the month - 2.00 - 4.00pm
St John the Baptist Church, Newport
Contact: Diane on 01271 345336 Stamp Club (Taw & Torridge) Alternate Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm at Castle Hall, Castle Street, B’ple Contact Beryl: 01271 812121 Sticklepath School Youth Club 12 -18 year olds. Wednesdays 7pm-9pm
All welcome from Sticklepath, Woodville & Bickington Swimbridge Twinning Association
Swimming Club - Barnstaple
Thursday Evenings
Contact: Tess on 01271 830649
Contact: Annette on 01271 324500 Tai Chi & Qi Gong Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30am - St. Johns Hall, Newport
Contact: Sandy on 01271 870563 Tap Dancing for Adults Monday evenings - Centre Stage, Pottington, Barnstaple Beginners 7.30, Improvers 8.30
Contact: Helen on 01271 379756 Tarka Writers Group
Taw & Torridge Metal Detecting Club
Meeting 1st Monday of the month at The Castle Rooms
Contact: Alex on 01237 478875 Barnstaple at 7pm
Every 4th Monday at the Methodist hall, Great Torrington 7pm for 7.30pm hayman.gang@macace.net
Tawstock Pre-School Mon - Fri 9.00am - 3.15pm
Taw U3A
Taw Valley Dog Training Club
The Barnstaple Lions Club
The Left Hookery Craft Club
Titans Netball Club
Torridge Table Tennis Club
Holywell C of E Primary School
Coffee mornings, 1st Monday 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
Contact: Julie/Graham on 01805 603205
Contact: 01271 345908
Contact: Martin on 07423 163999
Contact: Margaret on 01237 475230
Contact: Club president on 0845 833 6349
Every Monday 6:30 - 8:30pm & Tuesday 2 - 4pm. All crafts welcome! Thelefthookery.co.uk/pages/meet-make The Left, Hookery, Yelland.
Juniors & Seniors
Bideford Youth Centre Saturdays - 10-12.00
Torrington & District Historical Society Second Monday of every month at Torrington
Torrington Healing Clinic
Contact: Tamsin on 07342 354538
Contact: Lorraine on 07859 210 439
Contact: Dennis on 01237 477932
Contact Ken 01805-624319 Methodist Church Hall, Mill Street 7-9.30pm or Harry Cramp 01805-622343
Spiritual Healing at Torrington Community Hospital, Calf St. Tuesday evenings 7.15 - 8.45pm.
Contact: 01805 622883
Westward Ho! Bridge Club Thursday evenings at 6.45pm at The Holy Trinity Church Hall, Contact: Graham on 01237 470990 Westward Ho!
W.I Roundswell 2nd Monday of each month 2pm
Contact: Hilly on 07796 606211 Roundswell Community Centre roundswellwi@devonwi.org.uk
W.I Instow & Yelland 1st Thursday of the month in Instow Parish Hall at 7.30pm
W.I Landkey 7.30 p.m. 2nd Wednesday each month at Landkey Village Hall. New members and visitors welcome.
W.I Tawstock 2nd Wednesday of the month 7.30pm
Contact: Ruth on 07733 443580
Contact: Hazel on 01271 831259
Contact: Pat on 01271 373417 Tawstock Village Hall Or Anne on 01271 375398
Contact: Helen on 01271 379756 Tues - 6.30pm - Pilton Bluecoat School
North Devon Ramblers Walks Programme – April 2026
Please check our website northdevonramblers.org.uk for any changes to our programme.
All are welcome on our walks, please wear suitable clothing.
Saturday 2nd May
Take A “Long Slow Walk” over Exmoor
A circular varied and moderate 9.5 mile, leisurely walk taking in Ilkerton Ridge, Caffyns Cross, Martinhoe Common and Woolhanger. Meet on the A39 near Lynton. Please refer to our website for detailed instructions.
Start Time: 10.30am
Estimated Finish: 4.30pm
Tuesday 5th May
Time out Tuesday – Ilfracombe
A 4 mile circular stroll around Ilfracombe. Meet at the Jonathan Edwards mosaic on the Promenade. Start Time: 6.30pm
Estimated Finish: 8.30pm
Wednesday 6th May
Exploring Lee and Lynton
A linear walk from Caffyns Cross to Lee Abbey and Valley of the Rocks to Barbrook. Meet at Barnstaple Bus Station at 9.50am
Estimated Finish: 3.30pm
Saturday 9th May
Walk Around Braunton
A circular with a mix of lanes, ancient cart tracks and field crossings. Meet at Braunton Academy Car Park.
Start Time: 10am
Estimated Finish: 4pm
Sunday 10th May
Classic Exmoor
A 10 mile circular walk along the River Barle and Two Moors Way crossing the ancient Tarr Steps.
Meet at Winsford Car Park
Start Time: 10.30 am
Estimated Finish: 4.15 pm.
Tuesday 12th May
Time Out Tuesday – Bideford
A 4 mile circular evening stroll around Bideford. Meet at Tarka The Otter statue on the Quay
Start Time: 6.30 pm Estimated Finish: 8.30 pm
Wednesday 13th May
Woody Bay to Hunters Inn
A 5 mile circular moderate walk from Woody Bay through Mortinhoe to Hunters Inn and back to Woody Bay.
Please note: all dogs must be on leads 1st March-31st July on open access ground. Meet at Woody Bay lower car parking area.
Start Time: 10.30am
Estimated Finish: 2pm
Sunday 17th May
Hillsford Bridge to Countisbury and Lynton
A 7 mile circular walk to Watersmeet and Countisbury with one steep ascent.
Meet at Hillsford Bridge National Trust car park.
Start Time: 10.30am
Estimated Finish: 3pm
Tuesday 19th May
Time Out Tuesday – Braunton
A 4 mile circular stroll around Braunton.
Meet at the Countryside Centre in Caen Street car park.
Start Time: 6.30pm
Estimated Finish: 8.30pm
Wednesday 20th May
Walk in the footsteps of Hope Bourne
A 6 mile guided circular walk with the Exmoor Society. A chance to learn about the life of Exmoors famous recluse Hope Bourne.
Meet at Withypool car park.
Start Time: 10.30am
Estimated Finish: 3pm
Thursday 21st May
Landkey to Barnstaple
A Thursday chat, stroll and coffee. Bus to Landkey, walk the Tarka Trail back to Barnstaple with coffee in the Museum.
Meet at Barnstaple Bus Station.
Start Time: 9.45am
Estimated Finish: 1.30pm
Tuesday 26th May
Time Out Tuesday – Barnstaple
A 4 mile circular gentle stroll around Barnstaple
Meet at Barnstaple Railway Station
Start Time: 6.30pm
Estimated Finish: 8.30pm
Saturday 30th May
Mortehoe Circular
A circular 8 mile walk from Mortehoe along the SWCP towards Woolacombe and inland through Twitchen.
Meet at Mortehoe car park.
Start Time: 10.30am
Estimated Finish: 3.30pm
There are also several Two Moor Ways 50th Anniversary walks during May led by Two Moors Way Assoc. Please refer to our website for more information.
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DEX 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
A welcome awaits at St Paul’s, Sticklepath at 10am every Sunday. There is an all-age family-friendly service on the first Sunday of every month although children are welcome every Sunday! Revd Marilyn Sanders can be contacted on 07737 674399 or email vicar@stpaulsbarnstaple.com for more information. All our services and events can be found on our Facebook page or on https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/8999/ 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, 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, followed by coffee, cake and chat. Communion every second and fourth Sundays. Wednesday Welcome weekly 10-12.30pm For further details find us online at 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. Varying from week to week we have various small groups you might like to try - see www.stjohnsnewport.org.uk to find out more or contact us on 01271349863 or email admin@stjohnsnewport.org.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. 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.
DEX 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 Services on 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month in the Tomlin Hall, Bickington. All welcome. For details please contact Philip Brayley 01271 373652.
DEX OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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
Samaritans
Parentline Plus
Instow Primary School 01271 860545
Fremington Primary, Nursery 01271 373979
Sticklepath Primary School 01271 342455
Holywell C of E 01271 345908
St Michael’s 01271 343242
Horwood & N’Tracey Primary 01271 858373
Our Lady’s Catholic 01271 345164
Yeo Valley 01271 375429
Ashleigh C of E Primary 01271 345149
Bratton Fleming Primary 01598 710337
Forches Cross Primary 01271 343214
Pilton Infants 01271 342579
Pilton Bluecoats 01271 345952
Pathfield School 01271 342423
Landkey Primary 01271 830421
Swimbridge Primary 01271 830437
Bishops Tawton Primary 01271 343002
Marwood Primary 01271 850395
Newport Primary 01271 376252
Lampard Vachell School 01271 345416
Orchard Vale Primary 01271 375074
Great Torrington Bluecoat
C of E Infant & Nursery School 01805 622333
Great Torrington Junior 01805 623240
Bideford College 01237 477611
Pilton Community College 01271 374381
Park Community School 01271 373131
Great Torrington School 01805 623531
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Coffee mornings – 1st Monday in month at St Johns Café, Newport at 10.30am 4 May = May Day
Meetings – 3rd Monday in month at Roundswell Hall next to Sainsburys –doors open 10.00am for 10.30am start: 18 May 2026 - Po, Diabetes Specialist 15 June 2026
NB: Please note that our meeting on 15 June at Roundswell Hall will be the last one held on the 3rd Monday each month.
However, coffee mornings at St Johns Café on the 1st Monday each month will continue, so please come along.
