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Hi, welcome to the November edition of the ‘Link’ Magazine. Lots of things going on during November, Firework displays and farmers markets starting for Christmas. As well as events and concerts, many in aid of charity, so please support them if you can, even if it’s just to get you in the sprit of things ready for the big day next month. Remember to book your Christmas party early and pre ordered the Turkey.
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Walks in November with the North Devon Ramblers
As Winter approaches, it’s a good time to dress up warmly and get out for an invigorating walk in our beautiful countryside. You are welcome to join the Ramblers for up to 3 walks before committing to joining. After that, you can join in with as many walks as you like!
Wednesday 5th November- Meet at the Countryside Centre in Caen Street car park at 10.30. for a 7.5 mile leisurely walk from Braunton to Ash Barton and beyond.
Wednesday 12th November- Meet at the Jack Russell pub in Swimbridge at 10.30. for a moderately paced walk around Swimbridge. Free parking in the village or come by bus (155) from Barnstaple bus station.
Saturday 15th November- A choice of morning walks from Weare Giffard village hall. The longer walk of 6 miles will leave at 10.00. while a shorter walk of 5miles will leave at 10.30. Both will be back by 1pm in time for the AGM at 2pm.
Wednesday 19th November- Meet at the Westleigh lay-by on the B3233 at 10.35 for a moderate walk of 6 miles visiting Westleigh, Huish and Instow. Travel by bus from Barnstaple possible.
Saturday 22nd November- Meet at Lynton Town Hall at 10.45. for a moderate 8 mile walk to Lynmouth, Watersmeet and Hillsford Bridge returning via Summerhouse Hill and Lynbridge. Travel by bus is possible from Barnstaple train or bus station.
Sunday 30th November- Meet under Chelfham Viaduct next to the Growford Project at 10am for a 5.5 mile leisurely walk to Shirwell returning via Cunnilear Camp, an iron-age fort. We do hope that you can join us for one or more walks. Please check our website: north devonramblers.org.uk for further details and up-to-date information as walks may be cancelled at short notice due to severe weather conditions.
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The Forum welcomes back existing and invites new Members to our weekly Thursday meetings from 10:15am to 12 noon, October to the end of April at the Methodist Church Hall, Cross Street, Northam. Interesting speakers on a range of topics. Refreshments available. Please contact Keith on 01237 459299 for more information.
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The Pollyfield Community Centre 10am to 12pm Tuesdays
BidefordFridayAfternoonTableTennis playing every Friday from 2.30-4.30 at Bideford Youth Centre, The Pill, Bideford. Come along and enjoy friendly table tennis! Call Jan on 07467 221199 for more details or just turn up!
CLEVERCRAFTERS Old school room,Atlantic way rom 10am to 12, every Friday. We are open to everyone (crafters and non crafters) for tea/coffee cake and conversation.
Care&ShareCafé Meet at Holy Trinity Church hall, Westward Ho! on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, from 10am - 12md. Call Nicola07813456059 for details. Come and join us.
StMargaret’sChurch, Northam, Open Church on Friday mornings for coffees, teas, and a book stall from 10.15 – 12noon Knit&NattergroupatBidefordlibrary 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. 2-4pm. All ages and levels of expertise welcome. No charge but we make a donation for our tea and biscuits.
Westward Ho!LadiesClub We meet every Thursday at 7.30p.m. from September to May in the Schoolroom of the Kingsley Hall Westward Ho!. We have a variety of speakers and new members are always welcome. Please contact Alison on 07929 958654 for more information.
NorthamChoralSociety – meets at 7.30 every Tuesday evening, excluding the summer holidays, in St Mary’s Church Bideford. The choir is open to all ages and voices, and holds regular concerts in May and December. Come along and join us – it’s fun! For more information you can either contact Michael on 07933 244247, or just come along and see what we do.
BidefordFolkClub meets every Thursday at 7:30pm in the Joiner’s Arms, Bideford, EX39 2DR For more information see Website: www.bidefordfolkclub.com or John Purser 01237 424286, bidefolk@gmail.com"
WESTWARDHO!BRIDGECLUB every Tuesday and Thursday in the Holy Trinity hall, starting at 6.45pm. Ring Graham on 01237 470990 or email penkenna2@gmail.com
BidefordPhoenixMorris Why not join to dance or play this year. 7.00pm to 9pm at the Baptist Church Hall, Mill Street, Bideford. For more information contact Neil or Carolyn on 01237 473798, email: info@bidefordphoenix.co.uk
TorridgeMaleVoiceChoir - Woolsery Village Hall. Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7.45pm-9.30pm. New members welcome. Contact John on 07929 334070 for information. There is no audition!
StMargaret’sChurchNortham“CoffeeatMaggies” From 10am 3.30pm on Tuesday and 10am - 2pm Wednesday to Saturday inclusive where they serve a fantastic variety of homemade cakes and drinks which all of us villagers absolutely love. Appledoreshortmatbowls played at the community centre Tuesdays 7-9 pm £3 a session.
NorthamBadmintonClub friendly club play every Thursday afternoon 2pm to 3pm at Northam Community Centre
TheJollyDollies Especially for widows, we meet each week for coffee and a chat and to plan excursions and outings. Contact Jan Thompson on 07813 368872 or thejollydollies.co.uk for further information.
Abbotshamshortmatbowlsclub Held at Abbotsham hall Thursdays 2-4pm £3 a session tel: bid 421585
TORRIDGERAMBLERS are a friendly group who walk the footpaths and bridleways of the Torridge area with additional walks further afield. Walks open to all ages. For details of walks or more information contact our chairman Chris 07989555717 orclemo9@hotmail.com Northam Monday Afternoon Table Tennis - playing Mondays, 14:00-15:30 at Northam Community Centre, Fore Street. Just turn up for a friendly, informal session with coaching available. Ring 07929823185 for more information Kenwith Company of Archers -Tuesday evenings at our Littleham Field and Bideford indoors. Taster sessions & beginners courses for newcomers. Contact David on 07866667971
WHRA Quiz. Friday 10 October, 7.30pm, Kingsley Hall, Westward Ho! Teams of up to 6, £5 entry each. Cash prizes. Limited bar available.
Westward Ho! Artisan Market -Saturday 1st November - 10-3pm Westward Ho! Local Artisan Market at Westward Ho ! Baptist Church Hall Local Artisans selling arts and crafts. Pop up coffee shop. Friday 21st November -4-8pm Westward Ho! - Local Artisan Market at Westward Ho ! Baptist Church Hall- Local Artisans selling arts and crafts. Friday 12th December- 4-8pm Westward Ho! Local Artisan Market at Westward Ho ! Baptist Church Hall Local Artisans selling arts and crafts. Pop up coffee shop . Pop up coffee shop supporting Riverside support group supporting the North Devon Hospice .
Bideford Whist Club– Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm in the Marlborough Court common room, Bideford. £2 per session. For more details contact Betty on 01237473395.
Bideford Music Club -Bideford Music Club are looking forward to their next concert on Wednesday 5th November at 7.30pm at St. Mary’s Church Bideford, when they will welcome the award winning pianist Kasparis Mikuzis. Doors open at 7.00pm, all are welcome. For more information see our website: www.bidefordmusicclub.org.uk or Facebook Bideford-Music-Club. Tye concert on Sunday 11th January at 3.oo pm will showcase MZ Duo – Canadian Saxophonist David Zucchi and Inigo Mikeleiz-Berrade, Spanish accordionist.
Appledore Community Art is a friendly self-help art group who meet weekly in Appledore Community Hall between 10-12 noon. Want to get back into painting...come along for a cuppa and a chat. Every Monday. Contact Margaret 07891081032.
Sacred Heart Church- North Road Bideford. Autumn Fair with Various Stalls, Good Raffle prizes, Games and Christmas Gifts. 15th November 11am–1pm £2 entrance fee includes tea and delicious home made cakes. ALL WELCOME – come along and enjoy a warm welcome, and support our work.
Bideford Friends Group, Northam Community Hall. Meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month 2pm - 4pm. Entertainment, singing groups, speakers, poetry group etc. £3 donation including refreshments. Call Alan on 07866007805 or Chris on 07828719351
The Holy Trinity Knit&natter group
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Meet at the church hall in Westward Ho! on the First & third Wednesday of the month, from 1.30pm - 3.30pm Call Catherine on 01237- 475720 for details or just come along.
TheAppledoreSingers-New members are welcome, so why not ring 01237 420652 to find out more about joining us. Further information about us is also available on our website: theappledoresingers.co.uk or our Facebook page. Rehearsals Mondays 7.30 – 9pm Appledore Baptist Church
TorridgeWalk&Talk—Come and join us on one of our Tuesday and Wednesday Walks. Contact: torridgewalkandtalk.co.uk OR phone Steve 01237 421528 A variety of walks for all levels, Just turn up and join in for free.
TheJollyGardenersClub email jollygardenersclub@gmail.com for more details. We have a Facebook group where members can post news about what they have been up to in their gardens and we can let you know about meetings and events.
WEDNESDAYS BidefordFolkDanceClub- Meet at Northam Hall at 7.30 pm. Experience or partners not necessary. Please contact Chris on 01237 423554 for further information.
NorthamWI We meet on the first Friday of each month at 7pm in Northam Hall, Fore Street, Northam. Do come and join us. Contact northam@devonwi.org or ring Julie 01237 237263.
APPLEDOREW.I.-We meet on the first Friday of each month at 2pm in The Blue Lights Hall in Vernons Lane in Appledore. We currently have a waiting list and if you would like to find out more please contact Melanie 01237 429455.
PINSANDNEEDLES all crafts using threads, pins, wool and needles, we welcome all ages and all skill levels 2nd Saturday of every month 9.30-12.30pm Sticklepath methodist hall, Rhododendron Avenue, Barnstaple, EX31 2DL good car parking and on bus route 21 contact Anita 01237 422458
RocknRollclubinWestward Ho!-Rocking Shoes Rock n Roll Club. Kingsley Hall Westward Ho! 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 7.30 10.30pm, Bar available.
BidefordProbusClub At The Thatched Inn,Abbotsham on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month - Tel 07864679690
BIDEFORDTREFOILGUILD We meet at All Saints Chapel Community Centre Instow on the first Tuesday of the Month 7-9pm. If you would like to know more please contact Sandra Nevard 07976117778 for more information.
CarryOnChoir - Weds 7:30 - 9 pm at Pollyfield Centre, Thursdays 2:00 - 3:30pm at Westward Ho Baptist Church, Thursdays 7:30 - 9 pm at Westward Ho Baptist Church. Contact Emelia on 07834 714807 to check term dates and arrange a free taster session. Everyone welcome. No auditions, music reading or experience required. Sense of humour essential.
BREAKAWAYSOCIALCLUBforADULTSatWESTWARDHO!-The Club is held at the Baptist Church Hall on Mondays from 6.30 to 8.30pm. It is open to adults (18+) and we welcome anyone with additional needs. WEAREALSOLOOKING FORNEWVOLUNTEERS. Please contact Nikki: 07920054005 for more information.
KenwithBadminton Contact Jan for info 07467 221199.
FeelBetterwithaBook The group meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2.30 in Bideford Library. We have a drink and biscuit, listen to stories and poems and have a friendly chat. BidefordCameraClub We meet most Tuesday evenings throughout the year for talks, competitions, photo walks. All ages (16+) / abilities. See https://bidefordcameraclub.co.uk/contact to find out more.
OasisforLadies First Wednesday of every month. 2-4 pm Appledore Baptist Church. Make new friends and enjoy chat, refreshments, games etc. For details contact, Ruth 07799661641
NorthDevonandTorridgeLAS(LifeafterStroke}associatedwiththeStrokeAssociation atFremingtonParishHall,HigherRd,FremingtonEX313BG. SocialandActivitieseveryFriday1100-1300,Strokesurvivorsandcarersvery welcome. LundyArtGroup Enjoy art and painting? We are a friendly group who meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month 10 am – 12 noon at the Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore. In addition to working on our own paintings we have an exciting programme of workshops throughout the year. For more info call Marian on 07766692732
NorthDevonModelSociety: meets every Thursday from 6 to 9pm at Roundswell Community Centre, next to Sainsburys. All abilities and ages welcome. We are a friendly club who share our skills and expertise to make Plastic Kits, Sculpt, Scratch Build, 3D print and paint scale models of Figures, Tanks, Boats, Ships, Cars, Trucks, Planes, Si-Fi, dioramas. Please come along, see https:// northdevonmodelsociety.co.uk/
OldSkoolR/C - the meeting for racing R/C cars indoors, Every Tuesday from 6.30pm at Fremington Parish Hall. (part of North Devon Model Society)
NorthDevonRogues- the meeting for War gaming and War hammer games Every Tuesday from 6.30pm Fremington Parish Hall. (part of North Devon Model Society)
CommunityCre8tivesCIC Tuesdays 10am- 12:30pm at the Pollyfield Community Centre , Bideford. Contact 07386 893638
ThursdayFellowship Once a fortnight at Northam Methodist Church Hall 2.15. The price is £2 including draw, tea & biscuits . We have an interesting speaker, tea & biscuits (sometimes cake) and a draw each meeting...it is a very friendly, interesting group, open to all and all welcome. Contact number Maggie Smale 07773194035 . November13th– Paul Bates– Miles Coverdale bishop of Exeter, November27th TBC, December11th Christmas service. St. Mary's Church Yard- People needed to help our team in Churchyard. Normally 1st Sat. of month 9.301pm unless bad weather. Will notify in Facebook, if any different. Just turn up. Tools and goodies provided. Rock Church-every Sunday morning at 1030am worship service with Children’s Church at 11am. Lime Grove, Bideford, EX393JW
Westward Ho! Sandpipers short mat bowling club-Meet at the Kingsley Hall every Monday at 6.45p.m. New and experienced bowlers welcomed. Ring John on 07719437000 for more information.
Northam Christmas Fair at St Margaret's Church– Saturday 22nd November 10am-3pm
Useful Information
Opening times may vary, please contact the Library direct for full details
Libraries (renewals 0345 155 1001)
Appledore 01237 477442
Mon closed
Tues 10am - 1pm
Weds 2pm - 5pm
Thurs 10am - 12pm
Fri closed
Sat 10am - 12pm
Bideford 01237 476075
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:30am - 6pm
Weds Closed Sat 9.30am - 1:30pm
Chemists
Bideford
Lloyds Pharmacy 01237 421221
Clarence Wharf
Bideford Pharmacy 01237 472002
Abbotsham Rd
Asda Chemist 01237 427720
Affinity, Bideford
Farmers' Markets
Barnstaple Pannier Market
Local produce market all year
Tuesday & Saturday Tel: 01271 379084
Hartland Parish Hall
1st Sunday of each month from April to October 10am - 1pm Tel: 01237 441786
Pannier Market Days
Bideford
Market Hall Open Tuesday through to Saturday 9am - 4pm.
Butchers Row and Market Place shops
Open Monday – Saturday
Barnstaple
Mon & Thurs Arts & Crafts
Wednesday Antiques
Tues, Fri & Sat General Market
Torrington
Friday & Sat General Market
09.00 15.00
When
Northam 01237 475111
Mon 10am - 1pm Tues closed Wed 10am - 6pm
closed Fri 10am - 5pm
10am - 1pm
Torrington 01805 622107
Mon closed Tues 10am - 6pm
Weds closed
Thurs 10am - 5pm Fri, Sat 10am - 1pm
Northam
Boots the Chemist 01237 474340
Bay View Rd
Torrington Lloyds Pharmacy, 01805 622174
High St
Westward Ho! Arnolds Pharmacy 01237 473829
Post Office Opening Times
Instow Sub Post Office 01271 861417 Mon - Fri: 11.00 – 14.00 Sat: 11.00 12.30
The Quay, Bideford 01237 472318 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri9.00 - 17.30 Tue 9.30 - 17.30 Sat 9.00 - 12.30
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