What's On Thursday, August 6 to Friday, August 14

Thursday, August 6 — Bingo in aid of North Devon Intensive Care, Northam Leisure Centre. Eyes down 7.15pm Thursday, August 6 — Ilfracombe Red Petticoats Clog Dance Group, Trinity Church Hall, Ilfracombe, 7.30-9.30pm. New Members welcome. Telephone (01271

Thursday, August 6 - Bingo in aid of North Devon Intensive Care, Northam Leisure Centre. Eyes down 7.15pm

Thursday, August 6 - Ilfracombe Red Petticoats Clog Dance Group, Trinity Church Hall, Ilfracombe, 7.30-9.30pm. New Members welcome. Telephone (01271) 342351 for details

Thursday, August 6 - Bideford Folk Club, Joiners' Arms, Market Place, Bideford, 8pm. Info on (01237) 470792

Thursday, August 6 - Barnstaple Rock & Roll Club with Free Dance Tuition, Cedars Hotel, 7.30pm until late. More info on 07899 701498

Thursday, August 6 - Afro Samba Dance Class, Holsworthy Community School Hall, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, 7-8.30pm. More info on (01237) 441385

Thursday, August 6 - Coffee 'n' Chat, Combe Martin Baptist Church Hall, 10.30am-noon

Thursday, August 6 - Bingo, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, eyes down 7.30pm

Thursday, August 6 - Badminton Club, Ilfracombe Arts College, 7-9pm, �3 adults �2 juniors & conc. info (01271) 867079

Thursday, August 6 - Bingo, Ring O' Bells, Landkey, weekly snowball, eyes down 7pm

Thursday, August 6 - North Devon Fuchsia Society meeting, Springfield Centre, Chanters Lane, Bideford, 7.30pm, new members always welcome

Thursday, August 6 - Modern Sequence Dance, Kingsley Hall, Youngaton Road, Westward Ho! 7.30-10pm

Thursday, August 6 - Toddler Time, Barnstaple Library, stories, songs and crafts for the plus-twos, 11am, info (01271) 388589

Thursday, August 6 - Salsa Dance, Bideford Angling Club, Honestone Street, 7.30pm, info 07967 893618

Thursday, August 6 - Bingo, Blue Lights Parish Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore. Eyes down 2pm

Thursday, August 6 -Bideford and District Devon Senior Council Meeting with speaker from the National Aging Strategy, Bideford Town Hall, 2.15pm

Thursday, August 6 - Bingo, Barnstaple St John Ambulance HQ, Princess Street, eyes down 7.30pm, every week, all welcome

Friday, August 7 - Natural History of the Exmoor Coast, a talk by Brian Pearce, Braunton Countryside Centre, 7.45pm

Friday, August 7 - 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

Friday, August 7 - Meditation class, Barnstaple Library, 4-5.30pm, Buddhist meditations & teachings, followed by discussion and tea, info (01392) 490058

Friday, August 7 - Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pm

Friday, August 7 - Hatha Yoga class, Lovacott Village Hall, near Newton Tracey, 9.15-10.15am, info (01271) 858814

Friday, August 7 - Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time, Barnstaple Library, 10.30-11am, info (01271) 388589

Friday, August 7 - 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 up

Friday, August 7 - Mummy, buggy and baby exercise class, ND?Leisure Centre, Barnstaple, 10.30am, info 07828 128638, dry weather only

Friday, August 7 - Cafe Church, St Brannock's Rooms, Braunton, refreshments, informal chat, 7pm

Saturday, August 8 - Cash Bingo, SWEB?Club. Eyes down 7.30pm

Saturday, August 8 - Intensive Care Bingo, Northam Leisure Centre. Eyes down, 2.15pm

Saturday, August 8 - Dolton & Dowland Horticultural Society 82nd Annual Show. Doors open 2.15pm

Saturday, August 8 - Bingo, 1-2-3 Lines Every Game, Kingsley Hall, Westward Ho! Eyes down 7.15pm

Saturday, August 8 - Barnstaple Squash Club, Saturday morning junior coaching, North Devon Leisure Centre, every week, �3, 9.20am-10.40am

Saturday, August 8 - Car boot sale, Landkey Show Ground, 1-4pm, sellers from 11am, more info 07802 176993

Saturday, August 8 - Taw & Torridge Embroiderers' Group, Sticklepath Methodist Church, looking for new skills, why not come along for a taster? 10am-3pm, more info (01237) 421341

Saturday, August 8 - Appledore Band table top sale, St Mary's Church Hall, Appledore, 10am-2pm, refreshments, tables �5, call (01237) 475438

Saturday, August 8 - Modern Sequence Dance, St Johns Church Hall, South Street, Newport, Barnstaple, 7.30-10.15pm

Saturday, August 8 - Treasure Hunt, The Ring O' Bells, Landkey, 5-7.45pm, find clues & items around the village, free to enter, open to all ages, with prizes, barbecue at 6pm, answers & awards handed out at 9pm in the pub, all welcome

Sunday, August 9 - RNLI annual lifeboat service to start Flag Week, Ilfracombe Lifeboat Station, 3.45 for 4pm service

Sunday, August 9 - The Ramblers, Meldon Reservoir, Dartmoor. 10.30am. Ring Jan Hartshorne (01271) 376714 for details.

Sunday, August 9 - Barnstaple Rotary Club Car Boot Sale, May's Field, Yelland. Sellers 7am, Buyers 8am. In aid of Rotary local charities.

Sunday, August 9 - Quiz Night, the Seagate Hotel, Appledore, for Devon Air Ambulance, teams of four or more, cash prizes plus raffle, 8.30pm, all welcome

Sunday, August 9 - Quiz night for Cancer Care Trust, Lacey's Ale House, Bideford, teams of two or more, �2 entry inc a light supper, now every week, 8pm, free parking

Sunday, August 9 - Open Gardens, at 5 Walton Way, Barnstaple, running every Sunday throughout summer, for Cats Protection, 10am-4pm, all welcome

Sunday, August 9 - Car boot sale, Pottington, 1-4pm, sellers from 11am, more info 07802 176993

Sunday, August 9 - Big Wednesday, at Croyde's Deckchair Cinema, the village hall, doors 8pm, film 8.20, finish 10.15 approx, suitable for ages 12 and over, bar, entry inc popcorn, booking essential on (01271) 890804

Sunday, August 9 - Open gardens at The Old Rectory, Ashford, for ND?Air Ambulance, live music with Deja Blue Jazz Duo, info (01271) 377408, all welcome

Sunday, August 9 - The Sound of Musicals, presented by Studio Theatre, at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe, 8.15pm, tickets �8.50 from (01271) 324242

Sunday, August 9 - Ilfracombe seafront bandstand concert, with Bideford Town Band, Runnymede Gardens, Wilder Road, 2-4pm

Monday, August 10 - When You're Smiling II, presented by Studio Theatre, at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe, 8.15pm, tickets �8.50 from (01271) 324242

Monday, August 10 - NO FREMINGTON BINGO (Cancelled due to painting of parish hall)

Monday, August 10 - Roundswell Community Club, 2-3pm. Ring Graham Turner 07840 994915 for details

Monday, August 10 - Bingo in aid of Bideford Football Club, Robin's Nest Social Club, Bideford. Eyes down 7.15pm

Monday, August 10 - Appledore Singers Ladies' Choir Practice Evening, Appledore School, 7.30pm. Info on (01237) 477293. New members welcome

Monday, August 10 - Jive LeRoc! Modern Jive for beginners/improvers, Ex-Services & Social Club, Yeo Vale, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 8-11pm

Monday, August 10 - Majorettes club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 6-8pm

Monday, August 10 - Inflatable and soft play fun for toddlers, Northam Community Hall, 9.30-11.30am, entry �2 inc refreshments, info (01237) 421767

Monday, August 10 - Hatha Yoga class, The Plough, Torrington, 6.30-8pm, info (01271) 858814

Monday, August 10 - Bounce & Rhyme for babies and toddlers, Braunton Library, every Mon, 2.30-3pm

Monday, August 10 - Appledore Quay summer concerts, by Appledore training and senior bands, 7.15-9pm every week, at St Mary's Church Hall if wet, all welcome

Monday, August 10 - Square dancing, Trinity Parish Rooms, Church Street, Ilfracombe, 8-10pm, new dancers always welcome, call (01271) 865687 for info

Monday, August 10 - Braunton Camera Club meet, at local farm, 7pm, more info (01271) 379940 or www.quillstring.co.uk/bcc

Monday to Sunday, August 10-16 - Bideford Folk Festival, concerts, dances & workshops at numerous venues. See below for individual listings. Info (01237) 470792 or 07964 152960.

Monday, August 10 - Bideford Folk Festival.

Baptist Hall: Welcome Dance, 2pm, free.

Baptist Church: Opening concert, 7.30pm.

Upstairs at Lacey's Ale House concert, 8pm.

Info (01237) 470792 or 07964 152960.

Tuesday, August 11 - Bideford Folk Festival.

Baptist Hall: Lunchtime dance, 1pm, free.

Baptist Church: Carrying the Tradition, 8pm.

Lacey's upstairs: Blues Night, 8pm.

Info (01237) 470792 or 07964 152960.

Tuesday, August 11 - Bingo, Combe Martin Village Hall. Doors open 7pm. Eyes down 8pm

Tuesday, August 11 - Goodleigh Village Hall. Bratton Fleming Dance Club 7.30-10pm, all welcome

Tuesday, August 11 - Table-top sale, Coffee Morning, Croyde Village Hall 10am. Forget-Me-Not project

Tuesday, August 11 - Silver Spurs square dance, Tesco Community Hall, Barnstaple, 8-10pm, details (01271) 870254

Tuesday, August 11 - Coffee Morning plus lunches, Lavington Church, Bideford, 10am-1.30pm

Tuesday, August 11 - 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.uk

Tuesday, August 11 - Bideford Camera Club, Community Rooms, The Pill (Opposite Burton Art Gallery) 7.15pm for 7.30pm start. Info on (01237) 423242

Tuesday, August 11 - Winkleigh Morris Dance group, Community Centre, Winkleigh, new dancers welcome, more info (01363) 877216

Tuesday, August 11 - Bingo, Bideford and District Angling Club, corner of Honestone Street, every Tue, doors open 6pm, eyes down 7.30pm

Tuesday, August 11 - Youth Club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 7-8.30pm

Tuesday, August 11 - Spiritual Healing, The Plough, Torrington, 7-9pm, more info from (01409) 281129 or (01805) 622883

Tuesday, August 11 - Circuit class, now every Tuesday, Braunton Community College sports hall, all abilities, 6-7pm, for info call (01271) 814093

Tuesday, August 11 - Salsa Dance, (new venue,) Riverfront Cafe, Barnstaple, 7.30pm, info 07967 893618

Tuesday, August 11 - 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 663628

Tuesday, August 11 - Over 50s coffee morning, The Pollyfield Centre, East-the-water, Bideford, enjoy a natter over a good cuppa, 10am-12 noon, all welcome

Tuesday, August 11 - Hatha Yoga class, West Croft Junior School hall, Bideford, 6.30-8pm, info (01271) 858814

Tuesday, August 11 - Practical photography workshops: Mornings: 9.30am-12.30pm, introduction to digital cameras. Afternoons: 1.30-4.30pm photographing landscape & natural environment, at Westward Ho beach or in Bideford if wet, places must be booked in advance, call Dave Green on (01237) 477789 for info

Wednesday, August 12 - Bideford Folk Festival.

Baptist Hall: Lunchtime Dance, 1pm, free.

Baptist Church: In Fine Voice, 7.30pm.

Lacey's Upstairs: A Woman's Voice, 8pm.

Info (01237) 470792 or 07964 152960.

Wednesday, August 12 - Bingo, Barnstaple Parish Church Rooms. Doors open 7pm. Eyes down 7.30pm

Wednesday, August 12 - Visit Ilfracombe Lifeboat Station on Rescue Day. 9.30am-3.30pm

Wednesday, August 12 - RASC and RCT Association, Bideford branch, Conservative Club, Bridgeland Street. 7.30pm. New members welcome.

Wednesday, August 12 - Appledore Pirates Cash Bingo, Appledore Village Hall. Eyes down 7.30pm

Wednesday, August 12 - Afrobics Class, Clovelly Parish Hall, Wrinkleberry, Higher Clovelly, 10.30-11.30am. More info on (01237) 441385

Wednesday, August 12 - Majorettes club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 5-8pm

Wednesday, August 12 - Mini market with homemade bread & cakes, plants, bric-a-brac & more, every Wed, Winkleigh Community Centre, 9-11am

Wednesday, August 12 - Jive LeRoc! Modern jive classes for couples only. Beginners/improvers. Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple, info 07817 144292, 7.15-10pm

Wednesday, August 12 - Whist Drive, Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pm

Wednesday, August 12 - Poker Tournament, Kennys Bar, Boutport Street, Barnstaple, 8.15pm

Wednesday, August 12 - Aiki-Jo martial arts, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 8.15-9.15pm

Wednesday, August 12 - North Devon Vegetarian Social Club meeting, the Owl Cafe, Maiden Street, Barnstaple, 11am, info (01271) 850387

Wednesday, August 12 - Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time, Barnstaple Library, 10.30-11am, info (01271) 388589

Wednesday, August 12 - Atlantic Jive, modern jive classes, Robins Nest, Bideford AFC, 8-11pm, info 07875 201328

Wednesday, August 12 - Lunch at the Salvation Army centre, Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, 12.30pm, call (01271) 321972 to book

Wednesday, August 12 - Car boot sale, Lobb Field, Saunton Road, Braunton, for Braunton Football Club funds, sellers 9am, buyers 10am, info 07510 546676

Wednesday, August 12 - Car boot sale, Stuart Holders Nursery, Chivenor, 10am-2pm, sellers 8am, more info 07802 176993

Wednesday, August 12 - Epilepsy Action meeting, ND branch, Henry Williamson Room, Barnstaple Library, 10.30am-12.30pm, all welcome, every month, more info (01271) 863087

Wednesday, August 12 - ND?Ramblers walk, Whitefield Down-Five Barrow-Barton Wood, meet Newtown Bridge 10am, 13 miles, more info (01271) 376714 or www.northdevonramblers.co.uk

Thursday, August 13 - Bideford Folk Festival.

Baptist Hall: Lunchtime Dance, 1pm, free.

Baptist Church: Tall Tales, Songs & Stories, 4pm.

Baptist Hall: Playford Tea Dance, 4pm.

Kingsley School: Bursdledon Band Dance, 7.30pm.

Baptist Church: Songs, Music & Cutlery, 7.30pm.

Lacey's: Songwriters at Lacey's concert, 8pm.

Kingsley School Theatre: American Night, 8pm.

Info (01237) 470792 or 07964 152960.

Thursday, August 13 - Heasley Mill Fete & Duck Race, 7pm. South Molton Town Band playing, BBQ, Dog Show & stalls.

Thursday, August 13 - Bingo in aid of North Devon Intensive Care, Northam Leisure Centre. 7.15pm

Thursday, August 13 - Ilfracombe Red Petticoats Clog Dance Group, Trinity Church Hall, Ilfracombe, 7.30-9.30pm. New Members welcome. Telephone (01271) 342351 for details

Thursday, August 13 - Bideford Folk Club, Joiners' Arms, Market Place, 8pm, info (01237) 470792

Thursday, August 13 - Barnstaple Rock & Roll Club with Free Dance Tuition, Cedars Hotel, 7.30pm until late. More info on 07899 701498

Thursday, August 13 - Afro Samba Dance Class, Holsworthy Community School Hall, Victoria Hill, Holsworthy, 7-8.30pm. More info on (01237) 441385

Thursday, August 13 - Coffee 'n' Chat, Combe Martin Baptist Church Hall, 10.30am-noon

Thursday, August 13 - Bingo, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, eyes down 7.30pm

Thursday, August 13 - Badminton Club, Ilfracombe Arts College, 7-9pm, �3 adults �2 juniors & conc. info (01271) 867079

Thursday, August 13 - Toddler Time, Barnstaple Library, stories, songs and crafts for the plus-twos, 11am, info (01271) 388589

Thursday, August 13 - Salsa Dance, Bideford Angling Club, Honestone Street, 7.30pm, info 07967 893618

Thursday, August 13 - Motorcycle Club, Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, in skittle alley

Thursday, August 13 - Bingo, Barnstaple St John Ambulance HQ, Princess Street, eyes down 7.30pm, every week, all welcome

Thursday, August 13 - Modern Sequence Dance, Kingsley Hall, Youngaton Road, Westward Ho, 7.30-10pm

Thursday, August 13 to 18 inclusive - Hartland Arts and Crafts Society Summer Fayre, Hartland Parish Hall, 10am-5pm daily.

Friday, August 14 - Bideford Folk Festival.

Baptist Hall: Lunchtime Dance, 1pm, free.

Baptist Church: Cornish Concert, 2.30pm.

Baptist Church: Variety & Music Hall, 7.30pm.

Kingsley School: Oggle Band Ceilidh, 7.30pm.

Pete Coe, Rocas concert, 8pm.

Kingsley School: Celtic Night, 8pm.

Info (01237) 470792 or 07964 152960.