North Devon Insight - September 2021

Insight North Devon

September 2021

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September 2021

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ello and welcome to the September edition.

We hope you’ve all enjoyed your summer?

The requirement to self-isolate if you are contacted by NHS Test and Trace will hopefully now have been relaxed for people who are fully vaccinated and the under 18’s. Although if someone tests positive for the virus they will still be legally required to self-isolate.

the NHS app on your phone to prove you have had both and when you had them. If you can’t prove that you’ve had both vaccines, the nightclubs will apparently be legally required to bar you from entering.

This month marks the start of Autumn on Wednesday 22nd September. September also marks our 16th year anniversary of producing this magazine so we would like to say a massive thank you to everyone especially our customers and delivery staff for getting us through the last gruelling 18 months, we are eternally grateful to you.

Have a wonderful September, enjoy the fun Hopefully this will mean the children will be of the fair (Wednesday 15th - Saturday back at school and staying there and 18th) and see you in October! workplaces will not struggle as much as they have been all summer because of staff Lisa having to self isolate. Fingers crossed!!

Finally, if you would like to advertise your Students returning to Uni will naturally be business to homes across Barnstaple and looking forward to having a more normal life the surrounding areas each month, please there after the past 18 months with being get in touch. able to actually attend lectures and also enjoy the nightlife that Uni students enjoy.

10/12/14 INDEX OF CLUBS However, it now seems that upon entry to clubs, you will have to prove that you have had both doses of the coronavirus vaccine.

This will come into effect from the end of September when all over 18’s will have been offered two jabs. You can download Published by: Elite Publications Ltd Editor: Lisa Tutton Telephone: 01237 422074 Email: lisa@insightmags.co.uk Website: www.insightmags.co.uk VAT Registration No. 975 2163 05 Company Reg. No. 7678394 ‘Registered in England and Wales’ - ISSN 1758-5600 Elite Publications cannot be held responsible for work carried out by any advertiser in this publication. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, Elite Publications cannot accept any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form without the prior permission of Elite Publications

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POLICE REPORT

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CHURCH SERVICES

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FEATURE Appledore Book Festival

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FEATURE Free School Places at West Buckland School

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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 Badminton Club Barnstaple Bridge Club Barnstaple Bowling Club

Barnstaple Camera Club Barnstaple Chess Club Barnstaple & District Wine Circle Barnstaple Floral Art Club Barnstaple Jubilee Singers Barnstaple Ladies Choir Barnstaple and N Devon Caged Bird Society Barnstaple Macular Support Group Barnstaple Male Voice Choir Barnstaple Pilot Gig Club Barnstaple Sea Cadets TS Valiant Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band Barnstaple U3a Barum Boxing Club Beavers - 1st Fremington Beavers - 50th North Devon Beavers - 5th North Devon (Bishops Tawton) Beavers - 1st North Devon B’ple Bideford Friday Afternoon Table Tennis Group Bishops Tawton Pre School Bishops Tawton Toddler Group Bonsai Society - North Devon Borderline Morris Dancing Bosom Buddies Bowling Club - United Services Breast Cancer Support Group Braunton Camera Club Breast Feeding Support Group Bridge Group British Cactus & Succulent Society British Naturalists’ Association Taw & Exmoor Branch Brownies - Fremington Brownies - 1st Landkey Brownies - 1st Tawstock (St Michael’s) Brownies - Torrington Brownies - 7th Barnstaple Brownies - 2nd Barnstaple Brownies - Bickington BUGS Byeways Bowling Club Carol Anne Netball Club Clarks Abbeyfield Social & Leisure Club

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INDEX OF CLUBS

INDEX OF CLUBS

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

Contact: Amanda on 07988 797785 Email: abbeygateway@gmail.com Contact: martinr4014@icloud.com Contact: Jenny on 01769 560605 Contact: Glyn on 01271 370863 Contact: Captain Trevor Gayton HQ on 01271 342296 Contact: David on 07964 250436

St John’s Community Centre, Barnstaple Thursday 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 01237 472464 Centre - 7.30 - 10pm Mon, Wed, Friday 6-7.30pm Atlantic Coast Gym, Rackfield Court, Barnstaple Contact: Mark on 07749 231121 marksimpson1958@hotmail.co.uk Tues 7.30 - 11pm - Marwood Community Hall (next to the school) Muddiford, Milltown, Barnstaple Contact: Simon - bbc.badminton@btinternet.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 Jackie Hemmings Anthony; 07811 341010 Every Thursday. Summer Programme, see http://www.barnstaplecameraclub.co.uk for details.

Contact: Terri on 07771 343789 See www.barnstaplecameraclub.co.uk for programme details 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 Thur of the month -St Paul’s Hall, Sticklepath - 7pm Contact: Linda on 01271 328336 Wednesday at 7.30pm - Christchurch, Bear Street, B’ple Contact: Jenny on 07968109378 See our website www.barnstapleladieschoir.org or our Facebook page Contact- Lynne on 01271 376432 1st Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm, Corner House, B’ple Contact: 01271 376920 Meet 4th Tuesday of each month at the Imperial Hotel at 10.30am Contact: Sue on 07723 701 578 Mondays at 7.30pm, Fremington Community Primary School Contact: 01271 830575/07919887870 See our website www.barnstaplemalevoicechoir.co.uk or our grahamlang@btinternet.com Facebook page for contact details.

Regularly row on the River Taw, taster sessions for secretary@barnstaplepilotgigclub.co.uk newcomers ww.barnstaplepilotgigclub@googlemail.com Monday & Thursday evenings 7-9pm Rolle Quay, Barnstaple 01271 379169 Barnstaple@seacadets.eclipse.co.uk 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: Roger Bray on 01271 371506 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 Contact: 07855 824317 Monday 5.30 - 6.30pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Contact: Debbie on 07967 491777 Tues 6.15 - 7.15pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com Mon 5.45 - 7pm - Scout HQ, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton Contact: Gwen Rider on 01271 555 115 Monday 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 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: Lesley on 01271 865580/ The Green, Pottington Road, Barnstaple Contact: 07923 847 404/07973 709257 info@unitedservicesbowlingclub.co.uk 07874 088828 Meet on Monday evenings Contact: 01271 883306/07812 753361 Friday mornings 10am - 11.30 Forches Children’s Centre Every Tuesday 2.00-4.30pm. Fremington Parish Hall Contact: 01271 345520 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm, Landkey Village Hall Contact: Barry on 01271 346494 Outings held on a monthly basis Wed 6.30 - 8pm - Riverside Park Community Centre Monday evenings St Michael’s Learning Centre, Sticklepath - Wed 6.15 - 7.30pm Monday 6 - 7.30pm/Wednesday 6.30 - 8pm Baptist Hall, New Street Thursday evenings - Pilton Church Hall Wednesday 6.15 - 7.45pm - Pilton School Barnstaple Ukulele Group 2nd Tuesday each month 7.30-9.00pm The Corner House, Boutport Street, Barnstaple Fremington All ages and abilities - newcomers welcome 1st Wednesday of the month at 8pm - British Legion

Contact: Brian Sims on 01271 343607 Contact: Karen on 07910 260308 Contact: Sarah on 01271 830712 Contact: Emma on 07814 733919 Contact: Jayne 01805 622089 Contact: Mrs Stevens on 01271 327956 Contact: Mrs Beer on 01271 372592 Contact: Rhonda on 01271 372891 Contact: Angie on 07876 028331 Contact: Penny on 01271 324024 Contact: Sally on 07779 049015 Contact: Val on 01271 376292

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INDEX OF CLUBS Children’s Science Club Chivenor Air Training Corps CoeliacUK North Devon Group

Craft Coop Crosspatch Quilters Cubs - 1st Fremington Cubs - 50th North Devon Cubs - 5th North Devon Cubs - 1st North Devon B’ple Devon Wildlife Trust Diabetes UK Eastside AFC Youth Football Club Exercise Classes Fremington Friendship Club Fremington short Mat Bowling Club Gardening Club- Fremington Guides - Fremington Guides - 1st Landkey Guides - Torrington Guides - Senior Section - Torrington Handbell Ringers Handprint Parent & Toddler Group Happy Hands Playgroup

Happy Hoppers Pre-School Gymnastics Harmony Choir 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 Castle Model Boat Club Landkey Horticultural Society Landkey Mothers Union Landkey Painters Landkey Craft Group Lundy Art Group Monday 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 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 Parkinson’s UK - Northern Devon

Petrovian Orchestra of Barnstaple Pilton Art Group

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INDEX OF CLUBS

INDEX OF CLUBS

3rd Saturday of each month from 1-3pm at Barnstaple Library Booking essential.

Mondays and Thursdays at 6.45pm - (13 - 18 year olds) 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 Monthly on a Tuesday, 7pm at Fremington Village Hall Annexe Contact in advance of attending for materials list Fremington Parish hall 10pm - 4pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month Thursday 6.30 - 8pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Wed 6.30 - 8pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Tue 6.30 - 8pm, Scout HQ, Codden Hill, B’Tawton Monday 6.45pm - 8.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Devon Wildlife Trust - Events Roundswell Community Hall For more information see www.eastsideafc.co.uk Fitness League Meet every alternate Thursday starting 9th September 2pm, Parish Hall, Higher Road, Fremington Wednesday morning, Thursday evenings. Friday afternoons 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm Monday 7 - 9pm - Riverside Park Community Centre Thursday evenings Monday 7 - 8.30pm - Torrington Junior School Hall Monday 7.45 - 9.15pm, Torrington Rugby Club Thursday Evenings - St Peter’s Church, Fremington Livingwells Church, Unit 1, Braunton Road, Wednesdays 10.30am - 12.00 Tuesdays & Fridays - 9.30 - 11.30am Old Pre- School Building, Vicarage Road, Landkey £1.50 adult & child (extra 50p for extra children) Fun activities for children - 18 months to school starters Meet every Monday 7.30pm in the Salvation Army Hall, Barnstaple. Christian singers of all denominations welcome Day Centre @ the Salvation Army Hall. Oakleigh Road, B’ple for people with acquired brain injuries (either from accident or illness) Our session runs from 10.30am to 3.30pm every Tuesday Park School. Matches on Saturdays with training on Wed (6.45-8.45pm) & Tue (6.45-7.45pm for junior boys and girls, 7.45-8.45pm adults) respectively.

1st Tuesday of each month at Barnstaple Hotel, 12.00 for 12.30 Tue 10am - St Paul’s Church, Old Sticklepath Hill Tue 1.30pm - The Coffee Shop, Chivenor Fri 10am - Northam Community Centre, Fore Street Wednesdays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am Fridays - Fremington Church Hall 9.30-10.30am 1st Tuesday of the month - 7.30pm North Devon Golf Club Last Tuesday of the month - Sep - April except December 4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30pm Mondays in the Village Hall 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in Village Hall Last Friday of the month except March and December Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore, 10am - 1pm Social Club - Roundswell Community Centre 2 - 4pm Youth Training Wednesday evenings commences 19 May, senior training Friday evenings, commences 30 April Get in touch for information on class times &venues www.themagicofirishdance.yolasite.com The 1st Wed of every month at 7.45pm at the Methodist Church hall, Rhododendron Avenue, Sticklepath Horestone Apiary, Near Umberleigh Every Tuesday 12-3pm. www.northdevonbees.org Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm, Methodist Church Hall, Bear Street, B’ple All welcome, No auditions, www.northdevonchoral.org.uk

Contact: Ruth on 07847 006048 Contact: 01271 817318

Contact: Janet Ellis on 01271 831504 Contact: Sue on 01271 376729

Contact: Yuko 01271 321538 Contact: kate.taylor@devonscouts.org.uk Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Contact: Tracey Wallis on 01271 555 115 Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 Contact: 01392 279244 Contact Rose on 01271 371072 Contact: Stuart on 07832 199281 Contact Michele 01237 422195 Contact Jenny 07968 109378 Contact: Alan on 01271 377116 Contact: Sonia on 01271 373343 Contact: Rose on 01271 860882 Contact: Charlotte on 01271 830671 Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089 Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089 Contact: Pam on 01271 861055 Contact: Maggie on 01271 328394 or Emma on 07890 383447 Contact: Tracey on 01271 830618 or 07828 789699 Tel: 01271 859191 gdreed@tesco.net

Contact: 07971174960 headwayndmobile@gmail.com www.northdevonhockeyclub.co.uk www.tawvalleyhockeyclub.org Contact: Gabrielle on 01237 477021 Contact: Clare on 07870 628681 northdevon@jiggywrigglers.com www.jigglywrigglers.com Contact: 07818 066239 for details Contact: John 07778 150 512 Contact: Marcia on 01271 830860 Contact: Eileen on 01271 831020 Contact: Lyn on 01271 830339 Contact: Rita on 01271 830900 Contact: Joan on 01237 423884 Contact: Pam on 01271 327090 Contact: Graham on 07760 197550 Contact: 074029 12164

Contact: Julie on 01271 345374 Contact: Barbara Carlyle on 01271 882303 Contact: Janet 01805 628262

Meet monthly for advice and a chat 14 year olds and over ! Play at Park school.

Meet every Tue at Fremington parish Hall 7-9pm.

Your local club for grass root motor sport Monthly meetings - 1st Wed of the month.

2 walks most weeks Launch rockets at Chapleton Barton Farm

Contact : 07923 481 332 Contact: Nick Howells on 01271 377395 Contact Geoff on 07890 281723

Fremington Methodist Church, 7.30 2nd Wed of the month We meet every 3rd Friday of the month at Fremington Village Hall at 7pm. www.northdevonwoodturners.org.uk 1st Saturday of each month. 10am - 1pm Boardroom of North Devon District Hospital Coffee Morning - 1st Thursday of each month.

10am to 12.30pm, Communal Room One at Alwington Village Hall, nr Fairy Cross, Bideford, EX39 5AW Rehearsal details - Tuesdays, Term Time at 7.30pm - 9.30pm St Paul’s Church, Sticklepath, EX31 2BG Pilton Old School, Ladywell, Pilton. At the top of Pilton street under the arch next to the Church. Drop in sessions Mon, Wed & Thu 10am -12.30. www.piltonartsgroup.com.

Contact: David on 01271 343735

Details: www.ndmc.org.uk Contact: Joan Lang on 01271 376274 Contact: 01271 372331

Contact: Bryan on 01271 883487 Contact: Patrick Kivlin on 01237 472408

Contact: Tom on 07870 675231

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INDEX OF CLUBS Radio Controlled Sailboat racing Rainbows - Torrington Rainbows - 2nd Barnstaple Rainbows - 1st & 2nd Fremington Rock Park Bowling Club Rotary Club of Barnstaple

Rotary Club of Barnstaple Link Roundswell Parent & Toddler Group Roundswell Short Mat Bowling Saturday S.O.B Club (Short of Breath) Scouts - 1st Fremington Scouts - 50th North Devon Scouts - 5th North Devon Scouts - 12th North Devon Group Scouts - 1st North Devon Barnstaple Silver Spurs Square Dancing Club Singing for Fun Soroptimist International of Barnstaple & Distict Spiritual Healing at the Bideford Centre of Light.

St Andrews Pre-School St John’s Ladies’ Circle Stamp Club (Taw & Torridge) Sticklebricks Pre School Sticklepath School Youth Club Swimbridge Twinning Association Swimming Club - Barnstaple Tai Chi & Qi Gong Tap Dancing for Adults Tarka Starlightz (Majorettes)

Tarka Writers Group Taw & Torridge Metal Detecting Club Tawstock Pre-School Taw U3A Taw Valley Dog Training Club The Barnstaple Lions Club The Tarka Healing Group The Taw & Torridge Embroiderers’ Group Thinking Matters!

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 Fremington W.I Bickington W.I Instow & Yelland W.I Landkey W.I Tawstock Zumba Fitness

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INDEX OF CLUBS

INDEX OF CLUBS

Wednesday mornings. Tamar Lakes, Kilkhampton Monday 6.15 - 7.15pm - Torrington Rugby Club Thursdays - Pilton Church Hall Wednesday 5.20 - 6.20pm Riverside Park Community Centre Ladies Mile, Rock Park, Barnstaple From 6pm until late from April - September. All welcome Thursday 1pm at the Barnstaple Hotel.

Come and Join us and see what we do ,we are a friendly club, serving the community, our Rotary shop in Barnstaple raises money for local charities and local good causes.

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.

Thursday 7 - 8.30pm - The Scout Hut, Seaking Road, Fremington Monday 7 - 9.00pm - Ellerslie Rd Playing Fields, Sticklepath Wednesday 7.15 - 9pm, Scout HQ, Codden Hill, Bishops Tawton northdevonscouts.org.uk/scouts@northdevonscouts.org.uk Tuesday evenings - Pilton Church Hall Wed 7.15pm - 9.15pm - Trinity Church Hall, Newport Tuesday 7pm - 9pm. Methodist Church Hall, Rhododendron Ave Sticklepath, Barnstaple Thursdays 7.30pm - 9.45pm Fremington Methodist Church Hall, Old School Lane, Fremington Cost £5 includes refreshments Meet on the 1st Mondays of the month at Barnstaple Hotel 7pm Third Monday socially Hart Street (off Mill Street), Bideford.

The Healing Group is run by SNU Approved Healers.

Sun 7.45pm, Mon 2 - 4pm & Tues 4.30 - 6pm c/o The Surestart Centre, Sticklepath School, Woodville, Barnstaple 2nd Thursday of the month - 2.00 - 4.00pm St John the Baptist Church, Newport Alternate Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm at Castle Hall, Castle Street, B’ple Breakfast, After School and Holiday Club sticklebricks-preschool@outlook.com 12 -18 year olds. Wednesdays 7pm-9pm All welcome from Sticklepath, Woodville & Bickington

Contact: John on 01237 473446 Contact: Jayne on 01805 622089 Contact: Mrs Stevens on 01271 327956 Contact: Francesca on 07950 370059 Contact: Martin on 01271 267959 Contact: Bryan on 01271 323782

Contact: Mike on 01598 710613 Contact: John on 01271 345427 Contact: Ali on 01271 890217 Contact: Grazie on 07867 318874 Contact: Clare on 07929 618502 Clare.50thcubs@gmail.com Contact: Chris Palethorpe on 01271 555 115 Contact: Terry on 01271 371714 Contact: Mark on 07713 386 588 Contact: Chrissie on 01769 579680 Contact: Julie on 01271 268094 Contact: Christine on 01271 375600 www.soroptimist-barnstaple.co.uk

Contact Pat on 01805 624215.

Contact: Kelly on 01271 378867 Contact: Diane on 01271 345336 Contact Andrew: 01271 329762 Contact: 01271 343967

Contact: Tess on 01271 830649 Thursday Evenings Contact: Annette on 01271 324500 Tuesdays 9.30 - 10.30am - St. Johns Hall, Newport Contact: Sandy on 01271 870563 Monday evenings - Centre Stage, Pottington, Barnstaple Beginners 7.30, Improvers 8.30 Contact: Helen on 01271 379756 Sticklepath School, Thursday Evenings 5.30pm - 6.30pm - Tots, 6.30pm - 8pm - Juniors 8pm - 9.30pm - Seniors Contact: Michelle on 07890 022616 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 Contact: Julie/Graham on 01805 603205 Mon - Fri 9.00am - 3.15pm Holywell C of E Primary School Contact: 01271 345908 Coffee mornings, 1st Mon of the month at 10.30am @ Roundswell Contact: David on 07776 388744 Community Hall plus 40 activity groups Bishops Tawton Church Hall Contact: Margaret on 01237 475230 Meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday in each month at The Cedars, Bickington from 8pm - 9.30pm Contact: Club president on 0845 833 6349 Wednesdays 2.45-4.45pm - Bideford Arts Centre, The Quay, Bideford - www.tarkahealing.co.uk Contact: 01805 624215 All healers have received at least two years training.

Meet at Sticklepath Methodist Hall on the 2nd Saturday of Contact: Pat on 01237 239794 each month from 10am to 3pm. Friendly and supportive. Free taster.

North Devon’s discussion group Contact: Nicola on 07771 424741 First Tue in the months Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, April, May and June at 7.30 in the Castle Centre Main Hall, 25 Castle St, Barnstaple EX31 1DR Juniors & Seniors Contact: Lorraine on 07859 210 439 Bideford Youth Centre Saturdays - 10-12.00 Contact: Dennis on 01237 477932 Second Monday of every month at Torrington 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 Thursday evenings at 6.45pm at The Holy Trinity Church Hall, Contact: Graham on 01237 470990 Westward Ho! 2nd Wednesday of each month 6pm-8pm Contact: Maggie on 01271 378773 Baptist Church Hall, Boutport Street 2nd Monday of each month 2pm Contact: Lyn on 01271 378203 Roundswell Community Centre Fremington Church Hall, 1st Wed of each month Contact: Ann on 01237 475231 Tomlin Hall, Bickington first Wednesday each month 7.30pm 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: Beryl on 01271 374571 Contact: Ruth on 07733 443580 Contact: Hazel on 01271 831259 Contact: Pat on 01271 373417 Or Anne on 01271 375398 Contact: Helen on 01271 379756

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POLICE £60,000 street marshal investment to make North Devon safer this summer Street and taxi marshals will help make three North Devon hotspots safer for locals and visitors this summer.

The funding is part of an overall pot of £350,000 from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The money is aimed specifically at preventing antisocial behaviour (ASB) by young people and creating safer settings for the evening and night-time economy (ENTE) in key areas.

These themes were deliberately chosen to tie in with Devon and Cornwall’s Operation Marnow strategy which highlights both ASB and ENTE as potential issues this summer following the Covid unlock on July 19th and increased levels of visitors.

In North Devon, funding of £30,000 has been matched locally to give an overall spend of £60,000 across the three towns. The money will be used to provide first-aid trained street marshals in Barnstaple, Bideford and Ilfracombe during the evenings, seven days a week.

The PCC’s £350,000 investment will also provide specific youth antisocial behaviour provision in a number of locations in Devon including Holsworthy and Great Torrington with outreach and engagement programmes provided through Safer Devon aimed at young people over the school holidays.

Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, said: “I’m aware some of our community are nervous about the spread of Covid during the unlock and may be too afraid to enjoy our beautiful towns, cities and coastline.

“Our experiences last summer showed that dry weather, alcohol and freedom led to some dire consequences. I want this opportunity to be used to prevent the escalation of antisocial behaviour because someone will intervene early setting clear expectations.

“Tourism is the lifeblood of Devon and Cornwall and it’s understandable that both locals and visitors will be wanting to make the most of their new-found freedoms and enjoy the summer. “However, it’s important this does not veer into criminality or behaviour that can make others feel threatened or vulnerable.

“The measures we are funding will help us keep an eye on both antisocial behaviour and the night-time economy and hopefully prevent any unwanted scenarios, allowing everyone to enjoy themselves.”

Torridge District Councillor Philip Hackett, Lead Member for Environmental Health, Wellbeing and Community Safety, said: “It is recognised that the summer of 2021 will certainly be busy for our main town centre in Bideford and we are likely to see a considerable increase in the number of local residents and holiday makers visiting

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the town during the evenings, especially as we continue to see international travel restrictions imposed for the first part of the summer season.

“Torridge District Council’s Community Safety Partnership have therefore used the OPCC funding to appoint a local security company to provide two SIA licensed security staff to support the evening night-time economy with co-ordinated high visibility uniformed patrols of the town.

“We hope that this will provide a reassuring presence for the public, and assist in the monitoring of the taxi rank each evening to enable the public to leave the town centre safely and in an orderly manner reducing the demand on all blue light services and to protect the most vulnerable within our community. This will also provide a direct link to local police and council teams – by utilising the existing town centre radio network.”

Chief Superintendent Dan Evans, Police Silver Commander for the Summer and Chair of the Safer Devon Partnership, said: “The Summer always poses a significant and unique challenge for us in Devon and Cornwall.

“This year we will have to deal with the backdrop of COVID-19 and a potential increase in visitors to the area compared to previous years. This will ultimately see an increase in demand on the services of all emergency services and partner agencies.”

“Devon & Cornwall Police have been planning for the Summer for some time, we have plans in place to deal with the threats identified and have additional resources available should we need them.

“The additional funding provided by the OPCC to Community Safety Partnerships across Devon and Cornwall will be used to better focus our resources and attention at specific hotspots – dealing with youth antisocial behaviour and antisocial behaviour associated with the ENTE. “The money made available will facilitate us working in partnership to deal with these issues rather than any agency dealing with them in isolation.”

Cllr Caroline Leaver, Lead Member for the North Devon Community Safety Partnership, said: “We have used the PCC funding, match funded by HM Government's Welcome Back Fund, to provide Street Marshals to help keep people safe during what is likely to be an exceptionally busy summer.

“The marshals, provided by a local security company, are there to offer all kinds of assistance – they are first aid trained, are linked by radio to the police and will provide reassurance that Barnstaple and Ilfracombe are safe places to enjoy a holiday this summer.

“The marshals are patrolling seven evenings per week. Each morning, representatives from North Devon Council, the marshals, Devon and Cornwall Police, the Town Councils and Town Centre Management hold a meeting to review the previous evening’s events and task the marshals to target any specific areas of concern.

“By meeting every day we make sure that our North Devon towns can continue to be safe and welcoming places to visit.”

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INDEX OF CHURCH SERVICES Roundswell Church Services are at 10am on Sundays in the Community Centre by Sainsbury's. We also organise a lovely time of friendship and fellowship called ‘The Village Well’. We meet every Tuesday, 9.00-12.00am in the Committee Room at Roundswell Community Centre. www.roundswellchurch.co.uk St Paul’s Parish Church, Old Sticklepath Hill, Barnstaple Services are at 10am every Sunday, including "Seekers" for children (outside of school holiday times). All ages worship together on 3rd (& 5th) Sunday each month and children are always welcomed in at our main Sunday morning service. There is a traditional language Communion service on the 1st & 3rd Sundays at 8am, and at 6.30pm on the 2nd Sunday. Traditional Evensong is at 6.30pm on the 4th Sunday in the month. There are special facilities for the very young and for those with disabilities. Wheelchair access & loop available. Homegroups meet on Wednesdays (weekly) or Tuesdays (fortnightly). We have a youth fellowship, and we regularly host the Alpha Course.

Christian Science Society, 115 Boutport Street, Barnstaple Sunday service at 11 am with Sunday school for youngsters up to the age of 20 at the same time. Informal testimony meetings including accounts of healing are held every Wednesday at 6.15 pm.

Christian Science is a church "designed to commemorate the words and the works of our Master, which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing".

More information on http://www.christiansciencenorthdevon.co.uk Sticklepath Methodist Church, Rhododendron Avenue, Barnstaple Services every Sunday morning at 10.30am. Network Fellowship 4th Wednesday at 2.45pm from September until May. St. Mary the Virgin C of E Church, Pilton, Barnstaple 8am - Holy Communion (BCP) except 1st Sundays which is Morning Prayer (BCP) 10.30am - Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sundays, All Age Worship - 2nd Sundays, Morning Worship - 4th Sundays, Choral Mattins - 5th Sundays Website: www.pilton-ashfordchurchesdevon.co.uk St Mary’s Catholic Church, Higher Church Street, Barnstaple Sunday Mass at 09:30 and 18:30. For weekday Mass times, and for all other information, please ring 01271343312 or visit www.barnstaplecatholicchurch.com St Peter & St Mary Magdalene, Paternoster Row (off the High Street) Barnstaple Sunday Service: Parish Eucharist 10.30am. Details of weekday services and other events may be found on the church noticeboards and the following website: www.achurchnearyou.com/barnstaple-st-peter-st-mary-magdalene, www.barnstapleparishchurch.co.uk Christ Church Methodist/URC, Bear Street, Barnstaple Church Services every Sunday at 10.30am and 6.30pm. Café Church on second Sunday at 4.30pm 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 9am except 2nd Sundays which is 10.30am.

Holy Communion - 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays, Morning Worship - 2nd Sundays (10.30am), Morning Worship - 4th Sundays 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 4yrs old is held every week between 3&4pm. We also meet at 6.30pm on Sunday evenings and for Bible Studies on Tuesday evenings at 8pm. Wednesday Bible Club - term times 6.00pm to 7.00pm, ages 4 - 10. Thursday Seekers - term times 7pm - 8pm, ages 10+. There are very many other meetings and activities held throughout the year for all age groups. Personal Bible Study can be arranged at mutually convenient times. Please enquire from either of our Elders: Pastor David Kay 01271 328813 or Mr David Berry 01271 371661.

St John the Baptist Church, South Street, Newport, Barnstaple Sunday Morning worship- 9.30am, all are welcome to join us for worship & prayer, followed by refreshments. Services include Holy Communion and All-age worship, varying from week to week, the best option is to come along and find out what's happening. There is Sunday School or children’s provision each week.

Early morning worship- fortnightly (1st and 3rd Sundays of the month) at 8am we have a short service that can help you put things into place at the start of the day.

Sunday Evening worship- join us at 6.30pm for a quieter, more reflective time at the end of the weekend.

For further details go to our website- http://www.achurchnearyou.com/st-john-the-baptist-newport-barnstaple/or contact Rev’d Andy Dodwell 01271 371068 with enquiries including baptisms, weddings or learning about the Christian faith.

St John the Baptist Church, Bishop’s Tawton Sunday Morning worship- 11am, all are welcome to join our worship time, followed by refreshments. Holy Communion is celebrated fortnightly, along with informal and traditional worship.

We also offer midweek study groups, a men’s rambling group and are involved in other community projects, please contact Rev’d Andy Dodwell 01271 371068 with enquiries including baptisms, weddings 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). First Sunday, Morning prayer at 9.30am and Songs of Praise 6.30pm with tea and coffee.

Fremington Methodist Church, Old School Lane, EX31 3AZ Services every Sunday at 10.30am. Network on alternative Thursdays at 2.30pm. September - May ‘Buzy Lizzies’ on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 2pm - 4pm. For further information ring 01271 377323.

St Peter’s Parish Church, Fremington Services are held every Sunday at 10.30am in our beautiful 13th century church, with choir, organ, occasional bands and children’s activities.

Refreshments after the service. We hold welcome breakfasts in the Church hall from time to time on Saturdays. See www.fremingtonstpeters.org.uk for more details.

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INDEX OF CHURCH SERVICES St Peter’s Parish Church, Tawstock, Barnstaple Services every Sunday. Songs of Praise service: 11am every 2nd Sunday of the month (tea and coffee afterwards). Family service: 11am every 4th Sunday of the month. Children’s book corner. Disabled access and toilet facility. Carpeted and heated church. 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 July and August).

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 Barnstaple Salvation Army, Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8JT Church service every Sunday at 10.30am. Wednesday Food for Thought at 1pm or 5.30pm depending on leader availability. Please ring 01271 321972 or go to www.salvationarmy.org.uk/barnstaple Harmony Choir, interdenominational Christian Choir of North Devon Welcomes new members to rehearsals each Monday 07.30 at the Salvation Army hall, Barnstaple. For details email: gdreed@tesco.net 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 Sundays at 11.00 am then All Saints Chapel Anstey way (B3233) from November to March at the same time

INDEX OF TELEPHONE NUMBERS

National Debtline 0808 808 4000 Citizen’s Advice - Advice Line 03444 111 444 (available Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm) 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 07547 186 985 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 Fremington Parish Council 01271 321063 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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FEATURE FREE PLACES AT WEST BUCKLAND SCHOOL West Buckland School Foundation is offering free places at West Buckland School to children from the local community.

There are two Foundation Bursaries available for entry into Year 7 in September 2022. These full bursaries have been made possible by generous legacies and donations as well as by the support of West Buckland School.

One full bursary, the Fortescue Bristow bursary, is available to families who derive their principal income from the rural economy.

Families of prospective candidates, about to enter Year 6, are encouraged to contact the Foundation office as applications will be opening soon.

Places are on offer to pupils who pass the entrance examinations, which are held in November 2021, and whose parents could not consider sending their child to West Buckland School without this assistance.

The Foundation was set up in 2003 and has been helping fund bursaries since that time; the free places programme started in 2012 and there are currently fourteen pupils at West Buckland whose places are fully funded.

The identity of these bursary recipients is highly confidential and will not be disclosed unless the family agrees.

Headmaster Phillip Stapleton said: “At West Buckland we have a strong vision of social inclusivity and wide opportunity. These Foundation bursaries give children, who would not otherwise have been able to attend West Buckland, a truly lifechanging opportunity. Those children in return can give their talents and skills to better our community.”

West Buckland School will continue to provide a number of means-tested bursaries for those in need of support.

West Buckland was recently described by the Good Schools Guide as “a gem of a school in an outstanding location”.

For further information please contact Amanda Reynolds, Foundation Director Email: foundation@westbuckland.com

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AIRLESS SPRAY PAINTING Tip Top ATTRACTIONS The BIG Sheep BEDROOMS Ideal Bedrooms BLINDS UK Blinds Direct BROADBAND Airband BUILDERS L S Building Services (SW) Ltd T.Deller Williams Building Services CARE Kenwith Castle Devon Homelink Westward Housing The Filo Project CARPET CLEANERS Personal Touch CHILDCARE/PRE-SCHOOLS Bloom Baby Classes Sticklebricks CHIMNEY SWEEP Croyde Chimney Sweepers CLEANING Victoria Cleaning Service COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALISTS CJD Communications Ltd COMPUTER REPAIRS Home Computer Tuition & Servicing Frequency Computers Exmoor Computer Services CURTAINS Curtain Call DOG NUTRITION Naked Dog Nutrition Centre DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS Don Bailey & Son ELECTRICAL GMEC Electrical Positive Sparks

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FENCING Hurricane Fencing 36 T & S Fencing Services 37 GARAGE DOORS Garolla Garage Doors 30 GARDENING SERVICES Best of British Gardens 8 Garry’s Grass Cutting Services 8 Garden Rescue 8 T W Garden Services 19 GARDENS Tapeley Park 7 GLAZING REPAIRS Darren Smallbone 36 GYMNASTICS Falcons Gymnastics Academy 3 HAIRDRESSORS Caralyn Couch 36 LIGHTING South West Lighting 11 MAINTENANCE RDK Handyman Services 7 P W Property Maintenance 17 Homecare Solutions 19 Quay Maintenance 23 T.Deller 25 WKS Services 36 Ollie Maintenance 37 MOBILE PHONE REPAIRS The iLab 32 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Soundpad 25 OPTICIANS Atlantic Home Eyecare 33 OVEN CLEANING Personal Touch 5 PAINTERS & DECORATORS George R Tossell 18 GWB Painter & Decorator 36 Ian Isaac Painter & Decorator 37 PLASTERING Chris Gillett 37 PLUMBERS Jed Mason Plumbing & Heating 1 Paul Barnard 13 Simon Popham 17

Dan Varley 29 M S Plumbing 32 ROOFERS A Roofing 17 SCAFFOLDING JME Scaffolding 40 SCHOOLS Newport Community School 29 West Buckland School 30 West Buckland School Foundation35 SHEDS Sheds 4 U 28 SOLICITORS Wollens 6 Davies & Partners Solicitors 18 STAIRLIFTS Simply Stairlifts 18 TAXI SERVICE KTS 27 TRAVEL Swan Tours 22 Filers Travel 31 TREE SURGERY J P Tree Services 8 Gavin Hendry Tree Surgery 9 Taw & Torridge Tree Services 15 The Tree People 19 TV AERIALS CJD Communications Ltd 16 UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Personal Touch 5 uPVC SUPPLIERS Taw Windows 13 Fair Price Windows Ltd 17 South West Windows 35 Exmoor Fascias 37 VEHICLE REPAIRS/HIRE FIRMS Taw and Torridge of Devon 22 Barnstaple Autocare 27 WINDOW CLEANERS Myhome Window Cleaning 36

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