North Devon
What's On Diary
Your
day-by-day guide to events big and small in North Devon!
• To submit an event to the What's
On Diary, email: dave.tanner@archant.co.uk
Wednesday, July 2
Wednesday, July 2 until July 10 — Katherine Lightfoot Exhibition, popular local artist, George Hotel, South Molton, info www.georgehotelsouthmolton.co.uk
Whist drive, Goodleigh Village Hall, meat prizes with proceeds towards Goodleigh Grasshoppers Pre-school, 8pm
Abbotsham Toddler Group, Abbotsham Village Hall, 1-3pm
Appledore Pirates Cash Bingo, Appledore Village Hall. Eyes down 7.30pm
Afrobics Class, Clovelly Parish Hall, Wrinkleberry, Higher Clovelly, 10.30-11.30am. More info on (01237) 441385
Bingo, Forches & Whiddon Valley Community Centre, Barton Road, 7.30pm
Mini market with homemade bread & cakes, plants, bric-a-brac & more, every Wed, Winkleigh Community Centre, 9-11am
Jive LeRoc! Modern jive classes, couples only. Beginners/improvers. Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 7.15-10pm
North Devon Humanists, From Aristotle to the Big Bang talk by David Love, Fremington Parish Hall annexe, 7.30pm, details Ros Toman (01237) 431094 or Keith Denby (01598) 763455
Rock pool ramble with Devon Wildlife Trust, Barricane Beach, Woolacombe, meet top of beach near cafe, 10am-12.30pm, info (01271) 812777
A Ridge Too Far, presented by Appledore Maritime Players, Kingsley Hall, Westward Ho, 7.30pm, tickets from WWH newsagents or call (01237) 474426
Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pm
Thursday, July 3
Torridge Poverty Action Group AGM, Bideford Baptist Church, Mill Street, 7.30pm, all welcome
Bingo in aid of North Devon Intensive Care, Northam Leisure Centre. Eyes down 7.15pm
Ilfracombe Red Petticoats Clog Dance Group, Trinity Church Hall, Ilfracombe, 7.30-9.30pm. New Members welcome. Info (01271) 342351
Bideford Folk Club, Joiners’ Arms, Market Place, Bideford, 8pm. Info on (01237) 470792
Barnstaple Rock & Roll Club with Free Dance Tuition, Cedars Hotel, 7.30pm until late. More info on 07899 701498
Afro Samba Dance Class, Holsworthy Community School Hall, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, 7-8.30pm. More info on (01237) 441385
Tarka Toddlers’ Group, Bethel Church, East the Water, 9.30-11.45am. More info on (01237) 474825. During term time
Bingo, Blue Lights Parish Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore. Eyes down 2pm
Square Dancing, Heanton Parish Hall (behind Williams Arms) new dancers always welcome, 8-10pm
Parkham Baby & Toddler group, Allardice Hall, Parkham, 9.30-11.30am, excellent facilities, plenty of activities, great fun, all the family welcome, term time only
Coffee ‘n’ Chat, Combe Martin Baptist Church Hall, 10am-noon
Bingo, Blue Lights Parish Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore. Eyes down 2pm
Bingo in aid of North Devon Hospice, Ring O’ Bells, Landkey. Eyes down 7.30pm
Police and councillor surgery for Newport residents, with PC David Seymour & Cllr John Mathews, Lounge Conservatory, Water Lane Estate, 2-3.30pm
North Devon Fuchsia Society, Springfield Centre, Chanters Road, Bideford, speaker Ruth Rendell on Exmoor — the Land of Coombes, 7.30pm adm free
Thursday, July 3 & Friday 4 — Fiddler on the Roof, by Westward Ho Youth Theatre, Kingsley Hall, WWH, doors 7pm, curtain up 7.30, tickets from 07718 619642
Friday, July 4
55 Jive Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, The Robin’s Nest, Bideford Football Club, 7.45-11.15pm. Free Tuition Available. More info on (01271) 816352
Meditation class, Barnstaple Library, 4-5.30pm, Buddhist meditations & teachings, followed by discussion and tea, more info (01392) 490058
Cafe Church, St Brannock’s Rooms, Braunton, refreshments, informal chat, 7pm
Bingo, Yarnscombe Victory Hall. Eyes down 7.45pm
Fremington Twinning Association quiz night, Fremington Parish Hall, teams of 4-6, £3 per person, refreshments, bar, 7.30pm, call (01271) 379283 to enter
Petrovian Orchestra Summer Concert, Christ Church, Bear Street, Barnstaple, £6 (under-18s free) 7.30pm
An Evening of Songs from the Shows, Buckland Brewer Village Hall, 7.30pm, info (01237) 451522
Torrington Round the boundary Run, 5.1 miles, 7pm start, registration from 5.30pm at Torrington Pannier Market, or call (01805) 623509, prizes for all
Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pm
Saturday, July 5
Bingo, 1-2-3 Lines Every Game, Kingsley Hall, Westward Ho! Eyes down 7.15pm
Aden Veterans’ Association Barnstaple Group Monthly Meeting, Ex-Servicemen’s Club, St George’s Road, Barnstaple, 12noon. For more information telephone Walter Fowler on (01237) 422518 or Arthur Clarke on (01208) 812976
Bingo, Northam Leisure Centre, 1-2-3 lines every game, eyes down 2.15pm
Braunton Burrows Herbal Plant Walk, identifying wild plants and their medicinal uses, meet Broadsands information board, 2.30pm, info (01271) 812552
Barnstaple Male Voice Choir, annual Gala Concert, St Peter’s Church, Barnstaple, with City of Truro Male Voice, for Children’s Hospice SW, 7pm
Modern Sequence Dance, St Johns Church Hall, South Street, Newport, Barnstaple, 7.30-10.15pm
Cash bingo & liner, Sweb Club, Victoria Road, Barnstaple, eyes down 7.30pm
Open Day for David Rendle Trust (help for Rwanda) with cakes, stalls, raffle, tea, talk, 5 Francis Drive, Westward Ho, 10.30am, info (01237) 477470
Coffee Morning, Braunton Parish Hall, for St Annes Chapel, Saunton, coffee, stalls & raffle, 10am-12 noon
Littleham & Handcross Village Hall Fete and Dog Show, plus vintage machinery, fancy dress, 2pm, please call (01237) 473338 for more details
OPera Highlights, North Devon Choral Society, soloists Les Baker, Cheryl Rosevear, Shirley Tyack, Grenville College, Bideford, 7.30pm, tickets at door or www.northdevonchoral.org.uk
Instow, Westleigh and West Yelland Community Day, fun, games and exhibits, Instow Parish Hall, opens 1.15pm
Saturday, July 5 & Sunday 6 — Fiddler on the Roof, by Westward Ho Youth Theatre, Kingsley Hall, WWH, doors 1.30pm, curtain up 2, tickets from 07718 619642
Sunday, July 6
Salvation Army Praise & Worship, Baptist Church, Bideford, 3-4pm
Bingo, British Legion Hall, Appledore. Doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm
TIGA Club for children & young people, prayer and projects, St Brannock’s Rooms, Braunton, 9.45am
Open Gardens, raising money for RNLI, 10 gardens in Appledore, Bideford & Northam, entry by ticket (£2.50) from (01237) 424946, 11am-4pm
Community Life Church, Edgehill College Theatre, Bideford, 10.30am, (children’s group weekly) call (01237) 459109
St Mary’s at Wings Informal, Friendly Family Service, The Wings Hall, Lower Meddon Street, Bideford, 11.15am
Car Boot Sale, Hartland Playing Field. Sellers 9.30am, Buyers 10.30am
Taw and Exmoor British Naturalists trip, ancient hay meadows at Postbridge. Meet car parl (REF: SX 646788) on B3212 Princetown-Moretonhampstead road, 2pm, info (01271) 343607
RNLI Summer Splash Party, real rescue demonstrations, static displays, bouncy castle, face painter and caricaturist, competitions, auction for prizes (4.30pm,) cream teas, at Landmark Theatre and Wildersmouth Bay, Ilfracombe, 1-5pm
Afternoon tea in the garden, Long Close, Chawleigh, bring-and-buy, raffle, proceeds Wembworthy Church & Chawleigh New PO and Stores, from 2.30pm
Car boot sale, for the RNLI, below Capstone Hill, Ilfracombe, 10am-5pm
Hartland Farmer’s Market and cafe, Hartland Parish Hall, 18 produce stalls all day breakfasts, cafe specials, free entry, 10am-1pm, info (01237) 441786
Monday, July 7
Bingo in aid of Bideford Football Club, Robin’s Nest Social Club, Bideford. Eyes down 7.15pm
Appledore Singers Ladies’ Choir Practice Evening, Appledore School, 7.30pm. Info on (01237) 477293. New members welcome
Jive LeRoc! Modern Jive for beginners/improvers, Ex-Services & Social Club, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 8-11pm
Appledore Band evening concert, Appledore Quay, 7-9pm, in St Mary’s Church Hall if wet
Afro Samba Dance Class, Methodist Church Hall, Rhododendron Avenue, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, 7-8.30pm. More info on (01237) 441385
Quiz Night with Snowball Cash Prize in aid of North Devon Hospice, Barum Gate Brewers Fayre, 8pm
Rock pool ramble with Devon Wildlife Trust, Croyde Beach, meet main beach entrance, 2-4pm, info (01271) 812777
Macular Disease Society Drop-in session, confidential listening, support and information, 10.30am-3.30pm
Bingo, Chittlehampton Village Hall, eyes down 7.30pm, cash, meat & food prizes
Bingo, Fremington Parish Hall, eyes down 7.30pm
Tuesday, July 8
Silver Spurs square dance, Tesco Community Hall, Barnstaple, 8-10pm, details (01271) 870254
Coffee Morning & lunches, Lavington Church, Bideford, 10am-1.30pm
Salvation Army CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) Club, Baptist Church, Bideford, 2-3.30pm
Coffee & Friendship at The Village Well, Community Room, Sticklepath School, Crosslands, 9.30am-11.30am. info (01271) 349861 or www.roundswell.co.uk
Bideford Camera Club, Community Rooms, The Pill (Opposite Burton Art Gallery) 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Info on (01237) 423242
Line Dancing, Bucks Cross Village Hall, 2-4pm. £3 per person. Info on (01237) 431151
Winkleigh Morris Dance group, Community Centre, Winkleigh, new dancers welcome, more info (01363) 877216
Wednesday, July 9
Abbotsham Toddler Group, Abbotsham Village Hall, 1-3pm Term time only
Appledore Pirates Cash Bingo, Village Hall. Eyes down 7.30pm
Afrobics Class, Clovelly Parish Hall, Wrinkleberry, Higher Clovelly, 10.30-11.30am. More info on (01237) 441385
Bingo, Forches & Whiddon Valley Community Centre, Barton Road, 7.30pm
Mini market with homemade bread & cakes, plants, bric-a-brac & more, every Wed, Winkleigh Community Centre, 9-11am
Jive LeRoc! Modern jive classes, couples only. Beginners/improvers. Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 7.15-10pm
RASC/RCT Assoc meeting, Bideford Conservative Club, Bridgeland Street, 7.30pm
A Ridge Too Far, presented by Appledore Maritime Players, Grenville College assembly hall, 7.30pm, tickets £5 at door
Appledore Singers in concert, Appledore Parish Church, 7.30pm, all welcome
Bingo, Barnstaple Parish Church Rooms, doors 7pm, eyes down 7.30
Summer Picnic for older people, Westward Ho Baptist Church Hall, 12.30pm, following grant from Help the Aged, all welcome, to book call (01409) 241176
Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pm
• To submit an event to the What's On Diary, email: dave.tanner@archant.co.uk
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