What's On Diary

Wednesday, April 1 - Abbotsham Toddler Group, Abbotsham Village Hall, 1-3pm Term time only Wednesday, April 1 - Appledore Pirates Cash Bingo, Appledore Village Hall. Eyes down 7.30pm Wednesday, April 1 - Afrobics Class, Clovelly Parish Hall, Wrinkleberry

Wednesday, April 1 - Abbotsham Toddler Group, Abbotsham Village Hall, 1-3pm Term time only Wednesday, April 1 - Appledore Pirates Cash Bingo, Appledore Village Hall. Eyes down 7.30pmWednesday, April 1 - Afrobics Class, Clovelly Parish Hall, Wrinkleberry, Higher Clovelly, 10.30-11.30am. More info on (01237) 441385Wednesday, April 1 - Majorettes club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 5-8pmWednesday, April 1 - Bingo, Forches & Whiddon Valley Community Centre, Barton Road, 7.30pmWednesday, April 1 - Mini market with homemade bread & cakes, plants, bric-a-brac & more, every Wed, Winkleigh Community Centre, 9-11amWednesday, April 1 - Jive LeRoc! Modern jive classes for couples only. Beginners/improvers. Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 7.15-10pmWednesday, April 1 - Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pmWednesday, April 1 - Poker Tournament, Kennys Bar, Boutport Street, Barnstaple, 8.15pmWednesday, April 1 - Aiki-Jo martial arts, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 8.15-9.15pmWednesday, April 1 - Weare Giffard Art Class, new members welcome, 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, more info (01237) 470124 Wednesday, April 1 - Bideford Folk Dance Club, Bridge Hall, Northam, new dancers welcome, 7.30pm, info (01271) 860193Wednesday, April 1 - North Devon Vegetarian Social Club meeting, the Owl Cafe, Maiden Street, Barnstaple, 11am, info (01271) 850387Wednesday, April 1 - 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, April 1 - Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time, Barnstaple Library, 10.30-11am, info (01271) 388589Wednesday, April 1 - North Devon Humanists, Fremington Parish Hall (annex,) illustrated talk Wildlife of the Galapagos, 7.30pm, details (01237) 474225Wednesday, April 1 - Whist Drive, Goodleigh Village Hall, meat prizes & raffle, for Goodleigh pre-school, 7.45pm, all welcomeWednesday, April 1 - Easter Bingo, Ex-servicemen's Club, St Georges Road, Barnstaple, for Pathfield School, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30, free entry, all welcome Wednesday, April 1 - Combe Martin Men's Forum, Methodist Hall, "Any questions, an all male occasion" with panel Alan Bacon, Rev Keith Wyer, Jim Williams & Philip Young, 7.30pmWednesday, April 1 - Atlantic Jive, modern jive classes, Robins Nest, Bideford AFC, 8-11pm, info 07875 201328Thursday, April 2 - Bingo in aid of North Devon Intensive Care, Northam Leisure Centre. Eyes down 7.15pmThursday, April 2 - Ilfracombe Red Petticoats Clog Dance Group, Trinity Church Hall, Ilfracombe, 7.30-9.30pm. New Members welcome. Telephone (01271) 342351 for detailsThursday, April 2 - Bideford Folk Club, Joiners' Arms, Market Place, Bideford, 8pm. Info on (01237) 470792Thursday, April 2 - Barnstaple Rock & Roll Club with Free Dance Tuition, Cedars Hotel, 7.30pm until late. More info on 07899 701498Thursday, April 2 - Afro Samba Dance Class, Holsworthy Community School Hall, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, 7-8.30pm. More info on (01237) 441385Thursday, April 2 - Tarka Toddlers' Group, Bideford Baptist Church, Mill St, 9.30-11.30am, info (01237) 474825Thursday, April 2 - Square Dancing, Heanton Parish Hall (behind Williams Arms) new dancers always welcome, 8-10pmThursday, April 2 - 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, April 2 - Coffee 'n' Chat, Combe Martin Baptist Church Hall, 10am-noonThursday, April 2 - Bingo, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, eyes down 7.30pmThursday, April 2 - Badminton Club, Ilfracombe Arts College, 7-9pm, �3 adults �2 juniors & conc. info (01271) 867079Thursday, April 2 - 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, April 2 - Toddler Time, Barnstaple Library, stories, songs and crafts for the plus-twos, 11am, info (01271) 388589Thursday, April 2 - Hatha Yoga class, West Croft Junior School hall, Bideford, 6.30-8pm, info (01271) 858814Thursday, April 2 - Bingo, Blue Lights Parish Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore. Eyes down 2pmThursday, April 2 - Bingo in aid of North Devon Hospice, Ring O' Bells, Landkey. Eyes down 7.30pmThursday, April 2 - Modern Sequence Dance, Kingsley Hall, Youngaton Road, Westward Ho, 7.30-10pmThursday, April 2 - Landkey Pre-school fund raising evening, with chocolate themed cooking demo by Pampered Chef, 7pm, adm �2 inc free drink & nibbles, more info (01271) 830814Thursday, April 2 - North Devon Fuchsia Society meeting, speaker Paul Rendle with "A visit to the Isles of Scilly," Springfield Centre, Chanters Road, Bideford, 7.30pm, info (01271) 831292Thursday, April 2 - Taw & Torridge Stamp Club meeting, Castle Hall, Castle St, Barnstaple, club auction followed by bring & buy, 7.30pm, info (01271) 813940Thursday, April 2 - ND Ramblers walk, Bourne, Hollowcombe Water, Ashreigney, hilly! eight miles, meet Burrington Village Hall 10.30am, info (01271) 863727 or www.northdevonramblers.co.ukThursday, April 2 - Northam & District Men's Forum meeting, speaker Peter Ferguson "Shipbuilding in North Devon," Assembly Hall, Methodist Church, Cross St, Northam, 11am, coffee 10.15-10.50, raffle, all welcomeThursday, April 2 - Railtours of the 1970s & 80s, with Rob Dark, Bideford Railway Heritage Centre talk, at Bideford Arts Centre, 7.30pmThursday, April 2 - Barnstaple Camera Club meet, show of members' photos judged by Brian Gilbraith, Methodist Church Hall, Rhododendron Ave, Sticklepath, all welcome, 7.30pmFriday, April 3 - 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, April 3 - Meditation class, Barnstaple Library, 4-5.30pm, Buddhist meditations & teachings, followed by discussion and tea, more info (01392) 490058Friday, April 3 - Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pmFriday, April 3 - Hatha Yoga class, Lovacott Village Hall, near Newton Tracey, 9.15-10.15am, info (01271) 858814Friday, April 3 - Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time, Barnstaple Library, 10.30-11am, info (01271) 388589Friday, April 3 - Cafe Church, St Brannock's Rooms, Braunton, refreshments, informal chat, 7pmFriday, April 3 - Grand Easter Bingo, Blues Hall, the Pill, Bideford, prize draw, adm 50p, eyes down 7.30pm, all welcomeFriday, April 3 - Bingo, Braunton Parish Hall, for St Brannocks Church, doors 6.45pm, eyes down 7.30Friday, April 3 - Appledore Singers concert of popular songs, Chittlehampton Parish Church, 7.30pm, tickets �8 with pre-concert supper �4, bookings & info (01769) 540581/540887Friday, April 3 - Egg-stravaganza, Braunton Village Green, small & large Easter eggs to be won, 2.30pm onwards, 50p, every one a winner, proceeds to Braunton MuseumFriday, April 3 - Fashion Show by Next, Braunton School, for Cancer Research UK Relay for Life, 7.30pm, adm �7 inc wine & nibblesFriday, April 3 until Friday 17 - Easter Egg Hunt at Braunton Library, just drop in and ask a member of staff for informationSaturday, April 4 - Bingo, 1-2-3 Lines Every Game, Kingsley Hall, Westward Ho! Eyes down 7.15pmSaturday, April 4 - Barnstaple Squash Club, Saturday morning junior coaching, North Devon Leisure Centre, every week, �3, 9.20am-10.40amSaturday, April 4 - Aden Veterans' Association Barnstaple Group Monthly Meeting, Ex-Servicemen's Club, St George's Road, Barnstaple, 12noon. Info Walter Fowler (01237) 422518 or Arthur Clarke on (01208) 812976Saturday, April 4 - Easter Bingo, Northam Community Centre, (near the Square,) 1-2-3 lines every game, eyes down 2.15pm, for the MS SocietySaturday, April 4 - Barnstaple Male Voice Choir and Launceston MVC in concert, St Peter's Church, Barnstaple, 7pm, proceeds for RNLISaturday, April 4 - Braunton Handbell Ringers coffee morning, Mariners Close, various stalls, proceeds for local amenities, 10am, all welcomeSaturday, April 4 - Songs from the Westcountry, with Tom and Barbara Brown, Buckland Brewer Village Hall, 7.30pm, tickets �8 inc light supper, call (01237) 451522Saturday, April 4 - Tony Beard, the Wag from Widecombe, speaking at Bideford branch of Devonshire Association, Annual Branch Lecture and Luncheon, Royal Hotel, Bideford, from 10.45am, non-members welcome but lunch booking required, info (01805) 622343Saturday, April 4 - Dance to Joe's Band, for North Devon Hospice 25th anniversary celebrations, Goodleigh Village Hall, bring-and-share supper, 7.30-11.30pm, adm �3.50, all welcomeSaturday, April 4 - Table top sale, Combe Martin Village Hall, doors 9am for traders, sale start 10, to book tables (�5) call (01271) 883165 (evenings) or turn up on the daySaturday, April 4 - Haydn's Creation, presented by North Devon Choral Society, St Peter's Church, Highfield Road, Ilfracombe, 7.30pm, tickets �12 at various outlets, on door or visit www.northdevonchoral.org.ukSaturday, April 4 - Lions Club of Bideford Jumble Sale, Northam Hall (previously Bridge Hall,) Norham, doors open 2pm, proceeds to Children's Hospice South WestSaturday, April 4 - Modern Sequence Dance, St Johns Church Hall, South Street, Barnstaple, Westward Ho, 7.30-10.15pmSaturday, April 4 - Coffee morning plus stalls, Northam Leisure Centre, Fore Street, for Torridge Poverty Action, all welcomeSaturday, April 4 - Combe Martin Bowling Club coffee morning, Kingston Avenue, 10am-12 noonSaturday, April 4 - Combe Martin Bowling Club bingo, Kingston Avenue, 7.30pmSaturday, April 4 - Jewellery making using the ancient art of chain maille, Hallsannery Centre, Bideford, �37.50 inc materials, pliers available at �7.50, 10am-4pm, call (01237) 472135 to book or www.hallsannerycentre.co.ukSaturday, April 4 - Littleham Film Club, Easy Virtue, 7.30pm, more info (01237) 420372Saturday, April 4 - Healing, Instow Parish Hall, Quay Lane, 2-4pm, all welcome Sunday, April 5 - Salvation Army Praise & Worship Meeting, Baptist Church, Bideford, 3-4pmSunday, April 5 - Bingo, British Legion Hall, Appledore. Doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pmSunday, April 5 - TIGA Club (Trust in God Always) for children & young people, prayer and projects, St Brannock's Rooms, Braunton, 9.45amSunday, April 5 - Table top sale, tea & coffee, free parking, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, throughout winter, now open 8am onwards, call (01237) 424550 to book tableSunday, April 5 - St Mary's at Wings Informal, Friendly Family Service, The Wings Hall, Lower Meddon Street, Bideford, 11.15amSunday, April 5 - Easter Fayre & Cycle Fest, Barnstaple Pannier Market, trade, charity and goods stalls of all kinds, have fun on crazy bikes from Bigtop Mania, held by Soroptimist International of Barnstaple, 10am-4pm, to rent space call (01237) 424950/472687 evenings & 07808 492843 daytimeSunday, April 5 - Hartland Farmers Market & Renowned Farmers Cafe, 19 stalls of local produce & plants plus a great full English, free entry & parking, 10am-1pm, info (01237) 441786Thursday, April 5 - ND Ramblers walk, Two Moors Way, King Tor, Hamel Down, Grimspound, 8.5 miles, meet Bennett's Cross B3212 (grid ref SX689817) 10.30am, info (01271) 863727 or www.northdevonramblers.co.ukThursday, April 5 - The Lighthouse, Village Hall, Pilton, Barnstaple, fledgling mediums night, free taster readings, 7pm, entry �1, all welcome Monday, April 6 - Bingo in aid of Bideford Football Club, Robin's Nest Social Club, Bideford. Eyes down 7.15pmMonday, April 6 - Appledore Singers Ladies' Choir Practice Evening, Appledore School, 7.30pm. Info on (01237) 477293. New members welcomeMonday, April 6 - Jive LeRoc! Modern Jive for beginners/improvers, Ex-Services & Social Club, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 8-11pmMonday, April 6 - Majorettes club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 6-8pmMonday, April 6 - Inflatable and soft play fun for toddlers, Northam Community Hall, 9.30-11.30am, entry �2 inc refreshments, info (01237) 421767Monday, April 6 - Hatha Yoga class, The Plough, Torrington, 6.30-8pm, info (01271) 858814Monday, April 6 - 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, April 6 - Afro Samba Dance Class, Methodist Church Hall, Rhododendron Avenue, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, 7-8.30pm. More info on (01237) 441385Monday, April 6 - Bingo, Chittlehampton Village Hall, meat & food prizes, cash liner, 7.30pm, all welcomeMonday, April 6 - Fremington Bingo, at the Parish Hall, for Tawstock Pre-school, eyes down 7.30pm, all welcomeMonday, April 6 - Bounce & Rhyme for babies and toddlers, Braunton Library, every Mon, 2.30-3pmTuesday, April 7 - Silver Spurs square dance, Tesco Community Hall, Barnstaple, 8-10pm, details (01271) 870254Tuesday, April 7 - Coffee Morning plus lunches, Lavington Church, Bideford, 10am-1.30pmTuesday, April 7 - Salvation Army CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) Club, Baptist Church, Bideford, 2-3.30pmTuesday, April 7 - 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, April 7 - Bideford Camera Club, Community Rooms, The Pill (Opposite Burton Art Gallery) 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Info on (01237) 423242Tuesday, April 7 - Winkleigh Morris Dance group, Community Centre, Winkleigh, new dancers welcome, more info (01363) 877216Tuesday, April 7 - Bingo, Bideford and District Angling Club, corner of Honestone Street, every Tue, doors open 6pm, eyes down 7.30pmTuesday, April 7 - Youth Club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 7-8.30pmTuesday, April 7 - Spiritual Healing, The Plough, Torrington, 7-9pm, more info from (01409) 281129 or (01805) 622883Tuesday, April 7 - New circuit class, now every Tuesday, Braunton Community College sports hall, all abilities, 6-7pm, for info call (01271) 814093Tuesday, April 7 - 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, April 7 - Live Easter chicks hatching in foyer at RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington, plus Easter Garden Trail, children's painting competition & more, call (01805) 624067Tuesday, April 7 - Spiritual healing, Torrington Healing Clinic, the Plough, 7-9pm, info (01805) 622883 or (01409) 281129Tuesday, April 7 - Oveanview Country Music Club, Elizabethan, Westward Ho, with Texas Tornados duo, 8.30-11.30pm, info (01805) 601495Wednesday, April 8 - Abbotsham Toddler Group, Abbotsham Village Hall, 1-3pm Term time only Wednesday, April 8 - Appledore Pirates Cash Bingo, Appledore Village Hall. Eyes down 7.30pmWednesday, April 8 - Afrobics Class, Clovelly Parish Hall, Wrinkleberry, Higher Clovelly, 10.30-11.30am. More info on (01237) 441385Wednesday, April 8 - Majorettes club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 5-8pmWednesday, April 8 - Bingo, Forches & Whiddon Valley Community Centre, Barton Road, 7.30pmWednesday, April 8 - Mini market with homemade bread & cakes, plants, bric-a-brac & more, every Wed, Winkleigh Community Centre, 9-11amWednesday, April 8 - Jive LeRoc! Modern jive classes for couples only. Beginners/improvers. Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 7.15-10pmWednesday, April 8 - Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pmWednesday, April 8 - Poker Tournament, Kennys Bar, Boutport Street, Barnstaple, 8.15pmWednesday, April 8 - Aiki-Jo martial arts, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 8.15-9.15pmWednesday, April 8 - Weare Giffard Art Class, new members welcome, 11am-1pm & 2-4pm, more info (01237) 470124 Wednesday, April 8 - Bideford Folk Dance Club, Bridge Hall, Northam, new dancers welcome, 7.30pm, info (01271) 860193Wednesday, April 8 - North Devon Vegetarian Social Club meeting, the Owl Cafe, Maiden Street, Barnstaple, 11am, info (01271) 850387Wednesday, April 8 - 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, April 8 - Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time, Barnstaple Library, 10.30-11am, info (01271) 388589Wednesday, April 8 - Epilepsy Action meeting, ND branch, Henry Williamson Room, Barnstaple Library, 10.30am-12.30pm, all welcome, every monthWednesday, April 8 - Bingo, Barnstaple Parish Church Rooms, doors 7pm, eyes down 7.30, all welcomeWednesday, April 8 - RASC & RCT Association Bideford branch, the Conservative Club, Bridgeland Street, Bideford, 7.30pm, new members welcomeWednesday, April 8 -Tarot Workshop, Lacey's Ale & Cider House, Bideford, 10am-3pm, info 07972 930396 or 07810 503454Wednesday, April 8 - Atlantic Jive, modern jive classes, Robins Nest, Bideford AFC, 8-11pm, info 07875 201328Thursday, April 9 - Bingo in aid of North Devon Intensive Care, Northam Leisure Centre. Eyes down 7.15pmThursday, April 9 - Ilfracombe Red Petticoats Clog Dance Group, Trinity Church Hall, Ilfracombe, 7.30-9.30pm. New Members welcome. Telephone (01271) 342351 for detailsThursday, April 9 - Bideford Folk Club, Joiners' Arms, Market Place, Bideford, 8pm. Info on (01237) 470792Thursday, April 9 - Barnstaple Rock & Roll Club with Free Dance Tuition, Cedars Hotel, 7.30pm until late. More info on 07899 701498Thursday, April 9 - Afro Samba Dance Class, Holsworthy Community School Hall, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, 7-8.30pm. More info on (01237) 441385Thursday, April 9 - Tarka Toddlers' Group, Bideford Baptist Church, Mill St, 9.30-11.30am, info (01237) 474825Thursday, April 9 - Square Dancing, Heanton Parish Hall (behind Williams Arms) new dancers always welcome, 8-10pmThursday, April 9 - 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, April 9 - Coffee 'n' Chat, Combe Martin Baptist Church Hall, 10am-noonThursday, April 9 - Bingo, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, eyes down 7.30pmThursday, April 9 - Badminton Club, Ilfracombe Arts College, 7-9pm, �3 adults �2 juniors & conc. info (01271) 867079Thursday, April 9 - 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, April 9 - Toddler Time, Barnstaple Library, stories, songs and crafts for the plus-twos, 11am, info (01271) 388589Thursday, April 9 - Hatha Yoga class, West Croft Junior School hall, Bideford, 6.30-8pm, info (01271) 858814Thursday, April 9 - Modern Sequence Dance, Kingsley Hall, Youngaton Road, Westward Ho, 7.30-10pmThursday, April 9 - Motorcycle Club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, in skittle alley Thursday, April 9 - Easter stories at Braunton Library, for age four and up, 3-4pm, all welcomeThursday, April 9 - Barnstaple Camera Club meet, have a say in planning the programme for the year, Methodist Church Hall, Rhododendron Ave, Sticklepath, all welcome, 7.30pmThursday, April 9 - Northam & District Men's Forum meeting, speaker Peter Christie "The Bridge Trust," Assembly Hall, Methodist Church, Cross St, Northam, 11am, coffee 10.15-10.50, raffle, all welcome