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ello and welcome to the October edition.
Well it’s certainly feeling a bit chillier now! Shorts, T-shirts and flip-flops have now gone away for another year and out comes the jeans, jumpers and boots! I must say I love the Autumn though, it is so pretty with the leaves falling and the trees changing colour. As long as we have a few nice crisp, dry days, I’ll be happy.
So October brings another half term! And during that we have Halloween. Please be considerate when Trick or Treating, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea so please just bare that in mind! Have fun and be safe.
It is also that time of year where the clocks go back, so remember to change your alarms! You don’t want to be late for work!
I hope you all have a lovely October, see you next month!
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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STAY SAFE THIS HALLOWEEN!
• Always be accompanied by an adult when you are trick-ortreating.
• Only go to houses of people you know and who are happy for you to call.
• Stay safe, keep to places that you know and are well lit. Do not take short cuts through gardens, alleyways or parks.
• Watch out for traffic – drivers might not see you.
• If you are wearing a mask make sure that you can see where you are going and are aware of your surroundings.
• Carry a torch and a fully charged mobile phone (if you have one).
Happy Halloween!
When responding to adverts please mention the‘North Devon Insight’
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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 Email: abbeygateway@gmail.com learning difficulties/disabilities
Devon Advanced Motorcyclists
Aikido - Braunton Club Tuesdays
Air Training Corps, Barnstaple
Army Cadet Force (N Devon)
Art for Leisure & Pleasure
(Drawing & Painting Club)
Atlantic Coast Theatre
Monday & Thursdays 7pm - 9.30pm - (13 - 18 year olds)
TA Centre, Barnstaple
Various detachments across North Devon
Roundswell Community Hall, Barnstaple
Wednesday 1.30 - 4.00pm
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
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
Contact: 08456 521524
Contact: Tom on 01271 329013 Centre - 7.30 - 10pm
Barnstaple Amateur Boxing Club Mon, Wed, Friday 6-7.30pm
Barnstaple Bridge Club
Barnstaple Bowling Club
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
Barnstaple Chess Club Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm Barnstaple Conservative Club, 13 Boutport Street, EX31 1RW
Barnstaple Cadet Unit Mondays 7-9pm for 11-17 year olds
Bideford Badgers Unit Thursdays 5:15-6:15pm for 5-10 year olds
Contact: Graham Jones - grjones88@aol.com
Contact: NorthDevonTorridge
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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
Barnstaple Ladies Choir
Wednesday at 7.30pm - Christchurch, Bear Street, B’ple
email barnstapleladieschoir@gmail.com or our Facebook page
Barnstaple Macular Support Group Queen's Theatre, 4th Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am
Barnstaple Male Voice Choir
Contact: Heather on 01271 328415
Contact: Jenny on 07968109378
Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432
Contact: Sue on 07723 701 578
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
Barnstaple Phoenix Choir
Barnstaple Sea Cadets
secretary@barnstaplepilotgigclub.co.uk newcomers ww.barnstaplepilotgigclub@googlemail.com
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
TS Valiant seacadetsbarnstaple@gmail.com
Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band
Barnstaple U3a
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: 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
Bideford Youth Centre 2.30-4.30pm. New members welcome
Bishops Tawton Pre School Methodist Church, Exeter Road, Bishops Tawton
Contact: 01271 861797
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
Bowling Club - United Services
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
Breast Cancer Support Group 07874 088828
Braunton Camera Club
Breast Feeding Support Group
Meet on Monday evenings
Friday mornings 10am - 11.30 Forches Children’s Centre
British Cactus & Succulent Society 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Landkey Village Hall
British Naturalists’ Association
Taw & Exmoor Branch
Outings held on a monthly basis
Brownies - 1st Fremington Tuesdays 5.15-6.45 The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington
Brownies - 2nd Fremington
Contact: 01271 883306/07812 753361
Contact: Barry on 01271 346494
Contact: Brian Sims on 01271 343607
Contact: Karen on 07910 260308
Wednesday 6.30-7.30 The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington Contact Julia 07717523620
Brownies - 1st Landkey Monday evenings
Contact: Sarah on 01271 830712
Brownies - 1st Tawstock (St Michael’s) St Michael’s Learning Centre, Sticklepath - Wed 6.15 - 7.30pm Contact: Emma on 07814 733919
Brownies - Torrington
Brownies - Bickington
Monday 6.30-8pm Torrington Rugby Club, Torrington
Contact: Kathryn 07980750320
Contact: Rhonda on 01271 372891
BUGS - Barnstaple Ukulele Group 2nd Tuesday each month 7.30-9.00pm Contact: Angie on 07876 028331 The Corner House, Boutport Street, Barnstaple
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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
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: 01271 817318 www.chivenoraircadets.org.uk / www.facebook.com/chivenoraircadets
CoeliacUK North Devon Group Meet at Fremington Parish Hall. Offering advice and support to people with gluten intolerance northdevon@coeliac.org.uk
Craft Coop
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
Crosspatch Quilters Fremington Parish hall 10pm - 4pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month
Cubs - 1st Fremington
Contact: Yuko 01271 321538
Thursday 6.30 - 8pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874
Cubs - 50th North Devon Wed 6.30 - 8pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath
Cubs - 5th North Devon(Bishops Tawton) Tue 6.30 - 8pm, Scout Hut, Codden Hill, B’Tawton
Cubs - 1st North Devon B’ple
Cubs - 12th North Devon (Pilton)
Devon Wildlife Trust
Diabetes UK
Monday 6.45pm - 8.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport
Meet on Tuesday nights at Pilton Church Hall, 7pm to 8.30pm
Devon Wildlife Trust - Events
Roundswell Community Hall
Eastside AFC Youth Football Club For more information see www.eastsideafc.co.uk
Fremington Ladies Over 50’s exercise class
Fremington Friendship Club
Mondays 10-11am in the Parish Hall
Meet every alternate Thursday
Contact: Clare on 07929 618502
Contact: Helen Hearn on 01271 379133
Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588
Contact: MattAkela.12thpiltoncubs@gmail.com
Contact: 01392 279244
Contact Rose on 01271 371072
Contact: Stuart on 07832 199281
Contact: Mary on 07944 059141 or Judy on 07486 422197
Contact Jenny 07968 109378 2pm, The Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington Fremington Short Mat Bowling Club Wednesday morning, Friday afternoons
Guides - Fremington
Guides - 1st Landkey
Guides - Torrington
Monday 7 - 8.30pm The Scout Hut Seaking Road, Fremington
Thursday evenings
Tuesday 7-8.30pm Torrington Rugby Club, Torrington
Guides - Senior Section - Torrington Monday 7.45 - 9.15pm, Torrington Rugby Club
Handprint Parent & Toddler Group Livingwells Church, Unit 1, Braunton Road,
Contact: Alan on 01271 377116
Contact: Wendy 07779182882
Contact: Charlotte on 01271 830671
Contact: Kathryn 07980750320
Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089
Contact: Maggie on 01271 328394 or Wednesdays 10.30am - 12.00 Emma on 07890 383447
Happy Hands Playgroup 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)
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
Contact: Gabrielle on 07764 829255 Jiggy Wrigglers (musical activity Tue 10am - St Paul’s Church, Old Sticklepath Hill
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
Landkey Horticultural Society
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 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
4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm
Mondays in the Village Hall
Last Friday of the month except March and December
Contact: Eileen on 01271 831020
Contact: Lyn on 01271 830339
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
Get in touch for information on class times &venues
Contact: Graham on 07760 197550
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 North Devon Branch of Horestone Apiary, Near Umberleigh
Contact: Barbara Carlyle on Devon Beekeepers
North Devon Choral Society
North Devon Forum for Autism and Related Behaviours
North Devon and Torridge
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
Associated with the Stroke Association atFremingtonParishHall, LAS (Life after Stroke HigherRd,FremingtonEX313BG.SocialandActivitieseveryFriday1100-1300
North Devon Hockey Club
Strokesurvivorsandcarersverywelcome
14 year olds and over ! Play at Park school.
North Devon Model Society club. Meet every Tue 6.30 - 9pm at Fremington parish Hall
North Devon Motor Club
Contact : 07923 481 332
Contact: Nick Howells on 01271 377395
Contact: Sera on 01237 459102 www.northdevonmodelsociety.co.uk
Your local club for grass root motor sport
Monthly meetings - 1st Wed of the month.
North Devon Ramblers 2 walks most weeks
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
We meet every 3rd Friday of the month at Fremington
Details: www.ndmc.org.uk
Contact: Dune Simpson 07379 498808/ dune.77@outlook.com
Contact: 01271 372331
Contact: David on 01271 343735
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Parkinson’s UK - Northern Devon Exercise classes and coffee mornings
Petrovian Orchestra of Barnstaple
Pilton Art Group
Rehearsal details - Tuesdays, Term Time at 7.30pm - 9.30pm St Paul’s Church, Sticklepath, EX31 2BG
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.
Pilton Academicals Football Club Training: Wednesday (6.30 - 8pm Jul - Oct) (7.30 - 9pm Oct - April) at Pilton Community College,
Pins and Needles
Contact: Antony on 07533 306 851
A small friendly group working with needles, threads, wool and pins Contact: Anita on 01237 422458 We meet 2nd Saturday of each month 9.30-12.30 at the Methodist Hall, Rhododendron Ave, Barnstaple on bus route 21 Radio Controlled Sailboat racing Wednesday mornings. Tamar Lakes, Kilkhampton
Rainbows - Torrington
Rainbows - 1st Fremington
Rainbows-2nd Fremington
Rangers-Fremington
Rock Park Bowling Club
Contact: John on 01237 473446
Tuesday 17.45- 19.00 Torrington Rugby Club, Torrington Contact: Kathryn 07980750320
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
Ladies Mile, Rock Park, Barnstaple
From 6pm until late from April - September. All welcome Rotary Club of Barnstaple
Rotary Club of Barnstaple Link
Roundswell Parent & Toddler Group
Roundswell Short Mat Bowling
Saturday S.O.B Club
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
Contact: Richard on 01271 373395
Contact: Brian on 01237 477021
Contact: Mike on 01598 710613
Contact: Alan on 01271 321523
Church Hall, Wrafton on the 1st Saturday of each month Contact: Ali on 01271 890217 (Short of Breath) from 2-4pm.
Scouts - 1st Fremington Tuesday 7-9.00pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington
Scouts - 50th North Devon 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)
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
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 Singing for Fun Fridays 7.00pm - 8.30pm Fremington Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington Contact: Julie on 01271 268094 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
Contact Richard on 01237 471626
St Andrews Pre-School c/o The Surestart Centre, Sticklepath School, Woodville, Barnstaple Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867
St John’s Ladies’ Circle 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
Contact: Tess on 01271 830649 Swimming Club - Barnstaple
Thursday Evenings
Tai Chi & Qi Gong Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30am - St. Johns Hall, Newport
Tap Dancing for Adults Monday evenings - Centre Stage, Pottington, Barnstaple Beginners 7.30, Improvers 8.30
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
Contact: Annette on 01271 324500
Contact: Sandy on 01271 870563
Contact: Helen on 01271 379756
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
Mon - Fri 9.00am - 3.15pm
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
Juniors & Seniors
Bideford Youth Centre Saturdays - 10-12.00
Second Monday of every month at Torrington
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
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.
Westward Ho! Bridge Club Thursday evenings at 6.45pm at The Holy Trinity Church Hall,
W.I Roundswell
W.I Instow & Yelland
W.I Landkey
W.I Tawstock
Zumba Fitness
Contact: 01805 622883
Contact: Graham on 01237 470990 Westward Ho!
2nd Monday of each month 2pm
Contact: Hilly on 07796 606211 Roundswell Community Centre roundswellwi@devonwi.org.uk
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
Contact: Ruth on 07733 443580
Contact: Hazel on 01271 831259
Contact: Pat on 01271 373417 Tawstock Village Hall Or Anne on 01271 375398
Mon & Fri - 10am - Centre Stage, Pottington
Contact: Helen on 01271 379756 Tues - 6.30pm - Pilton Bluecoat School
FEATURE
Aphasia affects people in different ways and no two people will have exactly the same difficulties. If you have aphasia you may have difficulty with speaking, understanding speech, reading, writing, using numbers, dealing with money and/or telling the time.
It doesn't affect intelligence, as people with aphasia still think in the It doesn't affect intelligence, as people with aphasia still think in the same way, but it does prevent people from communicating their thoughts easily. This means everyday activities like using the phone, browsing the internet, or having a conversation are a source of frustration and distress, not only for the person with aphasia, but also for their families and friends.
Often as people cannot express themselves or make themselves Often as people cannot express themselves or make themselves understood, they may withdraw from social activities and are usually unable to return to work.
The frustration of knowing what you want to say but struggling to say it, as well as the loss of your former identity and sense of purpose, can lead to a downwards spiral of depression and social isolation.
These feelings are often further exacerbated by the lack of wider These feelings are often further exacerbated by the lack of wider understanding of aphasia which, as an invisible disability, can provoke impatience, misunderstanding and frustration in others.
Say Aphasia aim to change that
Group Details (Barnstaple):
• When: Every 3rd Monday of the month - 2pm - 3.30pm
• Where: Licketysplit Cafe The Square Barnstaple EX32 8LS
• What it is: A welcoming social drop-in for adults with aphasia (or other acquired communication disabilities) to meet others, build confidence and reduce isolation. Groups are run by people with aphasia, for people with aphasia.
Volunteers Needed
We’re also looking for friendly volun- teers who can:
• Welcome attendees
• facilitate conversation
• Help with refreshments
• Assist with simple admin or setting up the room No experience is required, full guidance is provided, and volunteers usually help once or twice a month. It's a meaningful, rewarding way to support adults rebuilding communication and social confidence.
Paul Huxtable
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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 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 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. 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. 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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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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Citizen’s Advice - Advice Line 0808 27 87 999
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Silverline (Advice for over 60’s)
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Age Concern 01271 324488
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Refuge and Women’s Aid
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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
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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
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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
The Samaritans 116 123
Parentline Plus 0808 800 2222
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
Make a difference in Barnstaple and apply to become a Town Councillor. Barnstaple Town Council has a vacancy in Longbridge Ward which can now be filled by co-option. If you’re eager to contribute to your community head online to barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk to apply. The closing date for written submissions of interest is Monday 13th October.
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Youth Council. This initiative is now open and we are inviting young people aged 11-21 to get involved and complete an expression of interest form online. Members of the Youth Council will have the chance to contribute to important discussions, plan and lead projects or events, attend regular meetings, and collaborate with others. It will be a space to share ideas, influence decisions, and gain valuable experience and skills along the way.
The Barnstaple Chronicles is out now! Head online to view our new publication or grab a copy from the Town Council Office at Barum House, Barnstaple Library, Barnstaple Museum and The Pannier Market. This regular booklet will feature the latest Council news, community highlights, regular columns, and updates on local projects.
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We are Special Olympics North Devon, founded in 2014, and are based at Tarka Leisure Centre in Barnstaple where we hold weekly coaching sessions from 1-3pm on Saturdays during term-time. We offer tennis, table-tennis, boccia and badminton, and are restarting swimming sessions at 12noon on Saturdays from 25th October 2025 with the help of some generous funding from Barnstaple Town Council and the Mayor’s charitable donation this year. Athletes are invited to contribute a small weekly voluntary donation to enable us to cover venue costs. Although we are affiliated with Special Olympics Great Britain, branch clubs such as ours are responsible for our own funding and our own staffing. Most of our current athletes are in their 20s and 30s, but some are older and have been with us since the start.
We have a small dedicated band of volunteers but would like to expand our numbers so that we can provide opportunities for more athletes. Volunteers are needed for many varied roles. At the sessions, we may just play table tennis or one of the other sports with the athletes, giving them useful practice, or we may support the coaches, some of whom are volunteers with the relevant accreditation. Other volunteers only get involved with fundraising, website development, social media profiling or supporting events such as competitions or attendance at local festivals such as Pilton Green Man. We do what we can for the athletes but we could do so much more with extra people to help!
Volunteers should be 14 or over, so any Duke of Edinburgh award participants are very welcome to join us for some sporting fun and to learn life skills at the same time, but we happily welcome anyone who would like to get involved – even in a very small way – with this worthwhile and rewarding cause. If you enjoy sports then this is a great way to give something back to your community!
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