What's On Diary

Wednesday, May 6 - Bideford Music Club AGM plus music, Burrough House, Goats Hill Northam, 7.30pm, all welcome Wednesday, May 6 - Freedom of Speech debate, North Devon Humanists meeting, Fremington Parish Hall annex, 7.30pm, all welcome, more info (01237)

Wednesday, May 6 - Bideford Music Club AGM plus music, Burrough House, Goats Hill Northam, 7.30pm, all welcomeWednesday, May 6 - Freedom of Speech debate, North Devon Humanists meeting, Fremington Parish Hall annex, 7.30pm, all welcome, more info (01237) 474225Wednesday, May 6 - ND Ramblers walk, Tarka Trail to Brushford, Moorend, meet Eggesford Garden Centre 11am, 9.5 miles, more info (01271) 376714/863727 or www.northdevonramblers.co.ukWednesday, May 6 - Abbotsham Toddler Group, Abbotsham Village Hall, 1-3pm Term time only Wednesday, May 6 - Appledore Pirates Cash Bingo, Appledore Village Hall. Eyes down 7.30pmWednesday, May 6 - Afrobics Class, Clovelly Parish Hall, Wrinkleberry, Higher Clovelly, 10.30-11.30am. More info on (01237) 441385Wednesday, May 6 - Majorettes club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 5-8pmWednesday, May 6 - Mini market with homemade bread & cakes, plants, bric-a-brac & more, every Wed, Winkleigh Community Centre, 9-11amWednesday, May 6 - Jive LeRoc! Modern jive classes for couples only. Beginners/improvers. Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 7.15-10pmWednesday, May 6 - Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pmWednesday, May 6 - Poker Tournament, Kennys Bar, Boutport Street, Barnstaple, 8.15pmWednesday, May 6 - Aiki-Jo martial arts, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 8.15-9.15pmWednesday, May 6 - Weare Giffard Art Class, new members welcome, 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, more info (01237) 470124 Wednesday, May 6 - Bideford Folk Dance Club, Bridge Hall, Northam, new dancers welcome, 7.30pm, info (01271) 860193Wednesday, May 6 - North Devon Vegetarian Social Club meeting, the Owl Cafe, Maiden Street, Barnstaple, 11am, info (01271) 850387Wednesday, May 6 - Toddlers, Step-by-Step Community Group, Newport school hall, Barnstaple, toys, activities, messy play & more, for age 0-3, 9.30-11am, �1.75 per session, term time only, info 07929 546647Wednesday, May 6 - Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time, Barnstaple Library, 10.30-11am, info (01271) 388589Wednesday, May 6 - Salsa Dance, The Conservative Club, Torrington, 7.30pm, info 07967 893618Wednesday, May 6 - Atlantic Jive, modern jive classes, Robins Nest, Bideford AFC, 8-11pm, info 07875 201328Wednesday, May 6 - Lunch at the Salvation Army centre, Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, 12.30pm, call (01271) 321972 to bookWednesday, May 6 - Torrrington Male Voice Choir concert, Emmanuel Church, Ilfracombe seafront, 8.15pm, adm �5, info www.emmanuel-ilfracombe.orgThursday, May 7 - ND Ramblers walk, looking for bluebells! Meet Arlington Court car park 6.30pm, four miles, more info (01271) 376714/863727 or www.northdevonramblers.co.ukThursday, May 7 - North Devon Fuchsia Society meeting, Springfield Centre, Chanters Road, Bideford, practical advice on growing fuchsias, visitors very welcome, 7.30pm, info (01271) 831292Thursday, May 7 - Bingo in aid of North Devon Intensive Care, Northam Leisure Centre. Eyes down 7.15pmThursday, May 7 - Ilfracombe Red Petticoats Clog Dance Group, Trinity Church Hall, Ilfracombe, 7.30-9.30pm. New Members welcome. Telephone (01271) 342351 for detailsThursday, May 7 - Bideford Folk Club, Joiners' Arms, Market Place, Bideford, 8pm. Info on (01237) 470792Thursday, May 7 - Barnstaple Rock & Roll Club with Free Dance Tuition, Cedars Hotel, 7.30pm until late. More info on 07899 701498Thursday, May 7 - Afro Samba Dance Class, Holsworthy Community School Hall, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, 7-8.30pm. More info on (01237) 441385Thursday, May 7 - Tarka Toddlers' Group, Bideford Baptist Church, Mill St, 9.30-11.30am, info (01237) 474825Thursday, May 7 - Square Dancing, Heanton Parish Hall (behind Williams Arms) new dancers always welcome, 8-10pmThursday, May 7 - Parkham Baby & Toddler group, Allardice Hall, Parkham, 9.30-11.30am, excellent facilities, plenty of activities, great fun, all the family welcome, term time onlyThursday, May 7 - Coffee 'n' Chat, Combe Martin Baptist Church Hall, 10.30am-noonThursday, May 7 - Bingo, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, eyes down 7.30pmThursday, May 7 - Badminton Club, Ilfracombe Arts College, 7-9pm, �3 adults �2 juniors & conc. info (01271) 867079Thursday, May 7 - Community Workshop, crafts for all, Step-by-Step Community Group, Newport School, Barnstaple, craft activities for all ages, 9.15-11.15am, term time only, info 07929 546647Thursday, May 7 - Toddler Time, Barnstaple Library, stories, songs and crafts for the plus-twos, 11am, info (01271) 388589Thursday, May 7 - Salsa Dance, Bideford Angling Club, 7.30pm, info 07967 893618Thursday, May 7 - Bingo, Blue Lights Parish Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore. Eyes down 2pmThursday, May 7 - Bingo in aid of North Devon Hospice, Ring O' Bells, Landkey. Eyes down 7.30pmThursday, May 7 - Studio Theatre AGM, new venue, The Ilfracombe Centre, High Street, 7.30pm, anyone interested in performing, helping backstage or simply enjoying theatre welcome, info www.studiotheatreonline.org.uk Friday, May 8 - Civil Service Retirement Fellowship coffee morning, raffle, trips organised, all welcome, 10.30amFriday, May 8 - Open Mediumistic Development Circle, Torrington & Taddiport Spiritual Awareness Group, Taddiport Village Hall, 7.15-9.30pm, info (01805) 622883/625245Friday, May 8 - 55 Jive Rock 'n' Roll Club, The Robin's Nest, Bideford Football Club, 7.45-11.15pm. Free Tuition Available. More info on (01271) 816352Friday, May 8 - Meditation class, Barnstaple Library, 4-5.30pm, Buddhist meditations & teachings, followed by discussion and tea, more info (01392) 490058Friday, May 8 - Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pmFriday, May 8 - Hatha Yoga class, Lovacott Village Hall, near Newton Tracey, 9.15-10.15am, info (01271) 858814Friday, May 8 - Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time, Barnstaple Library, 10.30-11am, info (01271) 388589Friday, May 8 - Quiz Night, Appledore Community & Sports Assn (former British Legion hall,) teams up to six, every week, �1 per person, cash prizes and "snowball" draw, 8.30pm, all welcome - just turn upFriday, May 8 - Bingo, Yarnscombe Victory Hall. Eyes down 7.45pmFriday, May 8 - Mummy, buggy and baby exercise class, ND Leisure Centre, Barnstaple, 10.30am, info 07828 128638, dry weather onlyFriday, May 8 - Quiz & Chips, Fremington Parish Hall, teams of 4-6, for Fremington Twinning, �4 per person inc light refreshments, bar, doors 7pm, 7.30 start, call (01271) 379283 or email sc.ditchburn@btopenworld.comFriday, May 8 - Quiz night at the Cedars, Roundswell, Barnstaple, bar & raffle, �3 per person, for Motor Neurone Disease Assn, call (01271) 329717, 7.30pmSaturday, May 9 - Bingo, Northam Leisure Centre, for ND Intensive Care, eyes down 2.15pm, all welcomeSaturday, May 9 - Bingo, 1-2-3 Lines Every Game, Kingsley Hall, Westward Ho! Eyes down 7.15pmSaturday, May 9 - Barnstaple Squash Club, Saturday morning junior coaching, North Devon Leisure Centre, every week, �3, 9.20am-10.40amSaturday, May 9 - Taw & Torridge Embroiderers' Group, Sticklepath Methodist Church, looking for new skills, why not come along for a taster? 10am-3pm, more info (01237) 421341Saturday, May 9 - Coffee morning, Bideford Liberal Democrats, High Street, councillors' surgery, cake stall & raffle, all welcome, 10-12 noonSaturday, May 9 - Craft & Food Fayre, Torrington 1646, a variety of stalls, part of Carnival Day events, free entry, bar and barbecue, 10am-4pm Saturday, May 9 - West African Drumming workshop, with Samuel Yeboah master drummer & drum maker from Ghana, at the Scout Hall, Gas Lane, Torrington, for all ages and abilities, 2-4pm, �6 per person, bring own drum or hire available, all welcomeSaturday, May 9 - Ashreigney Vintage Gathering, jumble and car boot, North Heale, Ashreigney, from 11am, refreshments, barbecue & evening entertainments in barn from 6.30pmSaturday, May 9 - Karaoke Night, Bideford Reds Rowing Club, 8pm, all welcomeSaturday, May 9 - Spring Fayre, Christ Church, Bear Street, Barnstaple, plants, cake & grocery stalls, white elephant, raffle and more, refreshments, 9am-1pm, all welcomeSaturday, May 9 - Lumpy English Good Time Music! Barn dance & ceilidh, Bideford Ceilidh Club, caller John Blackburn, Langtree Village Hall, 8pm, bring-and-share supper, no bar but bring your own! unlimited free soft drinks, 8pm, info (01237) 476632 or (01805) 622183Saturday, May 9 - Annual Plant Sale, Braunton Horticultural Society, at the Parish Hall, 10am-12 noon, plants of all kinds and plenty of cakes, bring own containers/bags if possible, all welcomeSaturday, May 9 - Bach's St John Passion, presented by Northam Choral Society & Orchestral Ensemble, St Mary's Parish Church, Bideford, 7.30pm, tickets �8 at door, children & students freeSaturday, May 9 & Sunday 10 - Buckland Brewer Plant sale, proceeds to Village Fete funds, at the Village Hall, 10am-3pm Sat and 11am-3pm Sun, all welcomeSaturday, May 9 & Sunday 10 - Open Gardens at Old Glebe Gardens, Eggesford, 2pm, refreshments, all welcomeSaturday, May 9 & Sunday 10 - Festival of Choirs 2009, Queens Theatre, Barnstaple, with local choirs plus guests Casterbridge MVC, New Horizon Singers, New Century Singers, Ploughcapella, Newport & Fremington Primary Schools, West Buckland boys choir, Laine Theatre Arts students, Panache & Nigel Brooks, 7pm both nights, info (01271) 324242Sunday, May 10 - Safari Lunch, Buckland Brewer Village Hall, 12.30pm, proceeds to Fete funds, info/booking Dennis Green (01237) 451271Sunday, May 10 - Salvation Army Praise & Worship Meeting, Baptist Church, Bideford, 3-4pmSunday, May 10 - Bingo, British Legion Hall, Appledore. Doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pmSunday, May 10 - TIGA Club (Trust in God Always) for children & young people, prayer and projects, St Brannock's Rooms, Braunton, 9.45amSunday, May 10 - Table top sale, tea & coffee, free parking, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, throughout winter, now open 8am onwards, call (01237) 424550 to book tableSunday, May 10 - Les Perrin life cruise aboard MS Oldenburg, Ilfracombe 3-5pm, to celebrate the life of Leslie Perrin, all proceeds to ND Hospice, entertainment from saxophonist Andy Mac, calling all Les' friends from the Coastguard, Blazing Sounds members past & present and all who knew him to remember with laughter, music and the sea, boarding Ilfracombe Pier 2.30pmMonday, May 11 - Bingo in aid of Bideford Football Club, Robin's Nest Social Club, Bideford. Eyes down 7.15pmMonday, May 11 - Appledore Singers Ladies' Choir Practice Evening, Appledore School, 7.30pm. Info on (01237) 477293. New members welcomeMonday, May 11 - Jive LeRoc! Modern Jive for beginners/improvers, Ex-Services & Social Club, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 8-11pmMonday, May 11 - Majorettes club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 6-8pmMonday, May 11 - Inflatable and soft play fun for toddlers, Northam Community Hall, 9.30-11.30am, entry �2 inc refreshments, info (01237) 421767Monday, May 11 - Hatha Yoga class, The Plough, Torrington, 6.30-8pm, info (01271) 858814Monday, May 11 - Toddlers, Step-by-Step Community Group, Newport school hall, Barnstaple, toys, activities, messy play & more, for age 0-3, 9.45-11.15am, �1.75 per session, term time only, info 07929 546647Monday, May 11 - Bounce & Rhyme for babies and toddlers, Braunton Library, every Mon, 2.30-3pmMonday, May 11 - Babies & Beyond, new breastfeeding group starting at Victoria House Children's Centre, Barnstaple, part of National Awareness Week May 10-16, 10am-12 noon, all breastfeeding mums and their children welcome, info (01271) 321411Monday, May 11 - Start of Braunton Camera Club exhibition "Celebrating 30 Years" at Trelawney Garden Centre, Ashford, runs until June 22Monday, May 11 - Braunton Camera Club meeting/outing, Taw Bridge (downstream bridge,) Barnstaple, meet Civic Centre Car Park, 7pm, club info (01271) 379940 Monday, May 11 - New quiz night, Chichester Arms, Bishops Tawton, for Christian Aid, evening event, �2.50 per person inc food, teams up to six, call (01271) 346072 for info or to sign up, all welcome Monday, May 11 - The History of the Cottage Garden, talk with Glen Headland, Braunton Horticultural Society meeting, Kingsacre School, Braunton, 7.30pm, visitors welcome Monday, May 11 - Bideford Stamp Club, the Youth Centre, the Pill, Bideford, 7.30pm, all welcome, info (01237) 422458 Monday, May 11 - Bingo, Chittlehampton Village Hall, cash, meat & food prizes, eyes down 7.30pm, all welcomeTuesday, May 12 - ND Ramblers walk, Cheriton Ridge-Hoar Oak-moorland tracks, meet Hillsford Bridge car park 10.30am, eight miles, more info (01271) 376714/863727 or www.northdevonramblers.co.ukTuesday, May 12 - Oveanview Country Music Club, Elizabethan, Westward Ho, with Capricorn, 8.30-11.30pm, info (01805) 601495Tuesday, May 12 - Spiritual Healing, Torrington Healing Clinic, The Plough, 7-9pm, info (01409) 281129 or (01805) 622883, all welcomeTuesday, May 12 - Silver Spurs square dance, Tesco Community Hall, Barnstaple, 8-10pm, details (01271) 870254Tuesday, May 12 - Coffee Morning plus lunches, Lavington Church, Bideford, 10am-1.30pmTuesday, May 12 - Salvation Army CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) Club, Baptist Church, Bideford, 2-3.30pmTuesday, May 12 - Coffee & Friendship at The Village Well, Community Room, Sticklepath School, Crosslands, 9.30am-11.30am. More info on (01271) 349861 or at www.roundswell.co.ukTuesday, May 12 - Bideford Camera Club, Community Rooms, The Pill (Opposite Burton Art Gallery) 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Info on (01237) 423242Tuesday, May 12 - Winkleigh Morris Dance group, Community Centre, Winkleigh, new dancers welcome, more info (01363) 877216Tuesday, May 12 - Bingo, Bideford and District Angling Club, corner of Honestone Street, every Tue, doors open 6pm, eyes down 7.30pmTuesday, May 12 - Youth Club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 7-8.30pmTuesday, May 12 - Spiritual Healing, The Plough, Torrington, 7-9pm, more info from (01409) 281129 or (01805) 622883Tuesday, May 12 - New circuit class, now every Tuesday, Braunton Community College sports hall, all abilities, 6-7pm, for info call (01271) 814093Tuesday, May 12 - Childminder's Drop-in, Step-by-Step Community Group, Newport School, Barnstaple, toys, chat & refreshments, a place for childminders and their charges to socialise and have fun, 9.30-11.30am, info 07929 546647Tuesday, May 12 - Salsa Dance, (new venue,) Riverfront Cafe, Barnstaple, 7.30pm, info 07967 893618Tuesday, May 12 - Salsa dance club, keep fit, have fun and even dance in local carnivals if you wish! Former British legion hall, Appledore, all ages, abilities and sizes welcome, 6-7pm, info Jessica Christie 07837 663628Tuesday, May 12 - 1st Fremington Air Scouts AGM, Scout Hut, Beechfield Road, Fremington, 7pmTuesday, May 12 - Hatha Yoga class, West Croft Junior School hall, Bideford, 6.30-8pm, info (01271) 858814Wednesday, May 13 - Bingo, Barnstaple Parish Church Rooms, doors 7pm, eyes down 7.30, all welcomeWednesday, May 13 - Abbotsham Toddler Group, Abbotsham Village Hall, 1-3pm Term time only Wednesday, May 13 - Appledore Pirates Cash Bingo, Appledore Village Hall. Eyes down 7.30pmWednesday, May 13 - Afrobics Class, Clovelly Parish Hall, Wrinkleberry, Higher Clovelly, 10.30-11.30am. More info on (01237) 441385Wednesday, May 13 - Majorettes club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 5-8pmWednesday, May 13 - Mini market with homemade bread & cakes, plants, bric-a-brac & more, every Wed, Winkleigh Community Centre, 9-11amWednesday, May 13 - Jive LeRoc! Modern jive classes for couples only. Beginners/improvers. Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 7.15-10pmWednesday, May 13 - Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pmWednesday, May 13 - Poker Tournament, Kennys Bar, Boutport Street, Barnstaple, 8.15pmWednesday, May 13 - Aiki-Jo martial arts, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 8.15-9.15pmWednesday, May 13 - Weare Giffard Art Class, 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, info (01237) 470124 Wednesday, May 13 - Bideford Folk Dance Club, Bridge Hall, Northam, new dancers welcome, 7.30pm, info (01271) 860193Wednesday, May 13 - North Devon Vegetarian Social Club meeting, the Owl Cafe, Maiden Street, Barnstaple, 11am, info (01271) 850387Wednesday, May 13 - Toddlers, Step-by-Step Community Group, Newport school hall, Barnstaple, toys, activities, messy play & more, for age 0-3, 9.30-11am, �1.75 per session, info 07929 546647Wednesday, May 13 - Baby Bounce & Rhyme, Barnstaple Library, 10.30-11am, info (01271) 388589Wednesday, May 13 - Salsa Dance, The Conservative Club, Torrington, 7.30pm, info 07967 893618Wednesday, May 13 - Atlantic Jive, modern jive classes, Robins Nest, Bideford AFC, 8-11pm, info 07875 201328Wednesday, May 13 - Epilepsy Action meeting, ND branch, Henry Williamson Room, Barnstaple Library, 10.30am-12.30pm, all welcome, every monthWednesday, May 13 - Reunion for mums & children who have attended the Breastfeeding Support Group at Victoria House Children's Centre, Barnstaple. Meet up for friendly get together at Boston Tea Party, Tuly Street, 10am-12 noonWednesday, May 13 - Concert with Ilfracombe Ladies Choir and the Atlantic Accordianaires, Emmanuel Church, Ilfracombe seafront, 8.15pm, info www.emmanuel-ilfracombe.orgWednesday, May 13 - Lunch at the Salvation Army centre, Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, 12.30pm, call (01271) 321972 to bookWednesday, May 13 - RASC/RCT Assn, Bideford Branch meeting, the Conservative Club, Bridgeland Street, 7.30pm, new members welcome