The Ilfracombe Magazine - December 2021 edition

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Ilfracombe December 2021

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Dive Club at 60

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Get Shedding

P10 - Find out how you could put DIY skills and spare time to good use

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P5 - Word From The Editor P6 - Win a Roast!

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A word from the editor Well, here we are - December! The tail end of 2021.

Undoubtedly better for most than 2020, but probably not up there among the best of our lives! Regardless, time marches on and things seem to be getting more optimistic in terms of the whole Covid situation, which is good news! I’m delighted to welcome back our fantastic competition to win a roast dinner at the wonderful Lakeside Restaurant at Hidden Valley Holiday Park. We were overwhelmed by the number of entries we received for our inaugural competition last month - and you can find out who the lucky winner was by simply turning over the page. I’m also really happy to feature two great local clubs this month - the Ilfracombe and North Devon Sub Aqua Club and the Ilfracombe Men’s Shed.

Small communities like ours thrive on the enthusiasm of groups like this and make our town a better place to be. Given that we’re surrounded by the sea, I often find it remarkable how many people - myself included - never really do much with it, other than look and admire it. Not that there’s anything wrong with that of course, but the beauty of the ocean is far

deeper than the surface most of us see - and that’s what the Sub Aqua club love doing. Whether its local waters, further afield or boat trips to Lundy, their busy underwater schedule is open to all - so check out more about them on page 8. Alternatively, if you’re the kind of person who has hidden DIY or gardening skills and a bit of spare time, then Ilfracombe Men’s Shed could be right up your

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street. The group of guys meet at a dedicated space tucked down an alley near the Chocolate Emporium where they let their creative and manual skills flourish with all manner of useful community projects. Head to page 10 to find out more about them and how you can get involved. See you in the New Year!

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6 COMpetition - win a delicious roast dinner!

You could win a delicious Sunday roast dinner at the Lakeside Restaurant at Hidden Valley Holiday Park All you have to do is correctly identify the Ilfracombe street In this picture from Google Street View. Email your answer, name and full address to be in with a chance to win. Send it to us at: theilfracombemagazine@outlook.com

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WIN! The winner of last month’s competition is Sandra Llamosa who correctly identified Marlborough Close. Congratulations!

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We can cater for any size company or group, from 1 to 100. Private parties or with other groups.

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8 sub Aqua club celebrates its 60th birthday

Whilst Ilfracombe and North Devon Sub Aqua club celebrated it’s 60th anniversary in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic meant that members could only get together and celebrate in style this November. Old members and new came together to commemorate the club’s big birthday and to remember founder members and friends. Club president, Brian Watts, has been associated with the club since its inception and only gave up diving in the last couple of years. Current club members benefit from

the fundraising and pioneer spirit of former members.

Club assets include a clubhouse on Ropery Road complete with compressors and a training facility, and two boats – Neptune which sits on a mooring in Ilfracombe harbour and Combe Diver, a RIB which is used for local diving and trips away. ILFSAC is part of the British Sub Aqua Club and was formed when BSAC had only being going for four years. It is one of the oldest BSAC dive clubs in the country, has been consistently active all those

years and remains a vibrant SCUBA diving club for members in Ilfracombe and beyond. The North Devon coast boasts world beating diving with historic shipwrecks, reefs and wildlife. If you’re interested in learning to dive in a club environment, or in joining as an established diver, get in touch by emailing the club on ilfracombediveclub@ gmail.com or you can make contact through the Club’s Facebook page by visiting www.facebook.com/ilfracombeandnorthdevonsubaquaclub.

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10 love diy? why not become a ‘shedder’?

If you ever wondered what the mysterious ‘Men’s Shed’ sign pointing down the alleyway behind the Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium was indicating then follow the arrows and you might find you become a “Shedder”! The Ilfracombe Men’s Shed meets every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm and would welcome anyone interested in joining.

The Shed was launched in December 2019 with support from One Ilfracombe, funding from the Ilfracombe Lions and space generously donated by the Chocolate Emporium. The workshop is fully equipped (includ-

ing all PPE) and the space includes a quiet breakout room, a kitchen and a toilet.

The remit of the Shed is to create a place for men to get together in a fun, social atmosphere and share DIY making and repairing skills for the benefit of local community projects. It’s equally welcoming for just a chat over coffee or tea. As well as operating in the workshop, members have also been involved in outside projects at the Ilfracombe Junior School, the Straw Patch project and have other such projects in the pipeline. The Shed is managed by a number of “sen-

sible shedders” who ensure the environment is a safe and welcoming place to be. If you are interested in finding out more then drop by any Wednesday morning or email ilfracombemensshed@gmail.com

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18 festive fun & frivolity at ilfracombe holiday park

It’s almost the merriest time of year and there are so many Christmas things to do at Ilfracombe Holiday Park. The park is pleased to announce an end-year event which will start on the 22nd of December 2021. The 12 Days of Christmas Event is filled with fun and entertainment. Not only are there musical shows for all the family, but you can also taste different types of food each night. As if that weren’t enough, Queen tribute Monarchy are coming to the park on December 23rd - A perfect way to kick-start your Christmas!

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20 bicclescombe park scoops record award status

In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, Bicclescombe Park in Ilfracombe and is celebrating award success again this year. The news that Ilfracombe’s green space has achieved the Green Flag Award is testament to the

hard work and dedication of those who look after them.

2021 is the 17th consecutive year that Bicclescombe Park - owned and managed

by North Devon Council with help from the Bicclescombe Park User Group - has achieved Green Flag status. The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for

the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world. Ward member for Ilfracombe West, Councillor Geoffrey Fowler, says: “In yet another difficult year where outside space has been a haven for a lot of people, Bicclescombe has come up trumps once again. The limited staff, all credit to them, have maintained the park in extremely good condition under the circumstances, as several of our late influx of visitors have testified. Well done to all concerned.”

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The view with COMBEBIRD

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Rosie does get worried by things surprising or unfamiliar, so would be happiest in a quiet home with no other pets or children. She loves the great outdoors, so free access to this would be essential. She would benefit from living with an experienced cat owner who can take the time to understand her nature, and give her the time and space she needs to gain confidence and trust in her new environment.

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