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A week of events large and small from 07/04/11 to 13/04/11
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
? BINGO: Ring O’ Bells, Landkey, weekly snowball, eyes down 7.30pm
? BINGO: For North Devon Intensive Care, Northam Leisure Centre, 7.15pm
? Bingo: Blue Lights Parish Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore. Eyes down 2pm
? Bingo: Yarnscombe Victory Hall, 7.45pm
? COFFEE ‘N’ CHAT: Combe Martin Baptist Church Hall, 10.30am-noon
? BINGO: Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 7.30pm
? BINGO: Barnstaple St John Ambulance HQ, Princess Street, eyes down 7.30pm, all welcome
? POLLYFIELD LUNCH CLUB: East-the-Water, Bideford, 12.30-2.30pm, info (01237) 478734
? LUNCH: Salvation Army, Torrs Park, Ilfracombe, 10am-12 noon, great food & company, all welcome, booking (01271) 321972
? BLAZING SOUNDS BAND PRACTICE: Ilfracombe College, new members welcome, �1, tuition, instrument & uniform provided, musical experience handy but not necessary, training band 6-7pm, band practice 7-8.45pm, info 07805 387473
? BARNSTAPLE ROCK & ROLL CLUB: Free dance tuition, Cedars Hotel, 7.30pm-late, 07899 701498, all welcome
? SOUTH MOLTON STRIDERS: Medium walk, meet SM Square 10.30am, 1.25 hour, info (01769) 579517
? ROSE HILL CARERS GROUP COFFEE MORNING: Rose Hill, Heywood Rd, Bideford, 10am-12 noon, for carers of adults with learning disabilities, coffee, cake, a chat & support, info Laura Clements on (01237) 420137 or 07944 562808
? COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: crafts & other activities for adults & children, Methodist Church Hall, Gloster Road, Newport, 9.30-11.10am, all welcome, �2, info 07929 546647
? COMBE MARTIN WALK & TALK: Dunster Castle to Black Ball camp, meet minibus Kiln Car Park 9.50am/Hollands Park 10am, 4-5 miles/2-3 hours, bring lunch, info 07778 770687
? ILFRACOMBE RED PETTICOATS: Clog Dance Group, Trinity Church Hall, Ilfracombe, 7.30-9.30pm. New Members welcome, info (01271) 342351
? COFFEE ‘N’ CHAT: Combe Martin Baptist Church Hall, 10.30am-noon
? BIDEFORD RAILWAY HERITAGE: Illustrated talk “Bideford Railway Station - a history,� on the railway in the town, its closure and return as heritage museum, at Bideford Arts Centre, the Quay, 7.30pm, refreshments, adm �1
? NORTH DEVON FUCHSIA SOCIETY: April meeting, Springfield Centre, Chanters Road, Bideford, Mike Avis speaking on growing begonias, 7.30pm, refreshments, all members & visitors welcome
? BIDEFORD COLLEGE FASHION SHOW: Annual show from Yrs 10 to 13 Textiles students, 7pm in the Devon Hall, tickets �3 adults (�2 children) from the college Cash Office via (01237) 477611
? TAW & TORRIDGE STAMP CLUB: Castle Hall, Castle St, Barnstaple, 7.15 for 7.30pm, info (01271) 329762, all welcome
? COFFEE MORNING: Royal North Devon Yacht Club, Instow, 10am-12 noon, proceeds to ND Hospice, all welcome
? FREMINGTON WI: Coffee morning, Fremington Parish Hall, 9.30-11am, all welcome
FRIDAY, APRIL 8
? INTERNET CAFE DROP IN: Free computer training, Whiddon Valley Community Centre, Barton Rd, Barnstaple, 9.30am-1pm, �1, coffee & internet access, advice on computer use, employment, training & housing issues, (01271) 372396
? THE GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB: Verona Court communal room, Barnstaple, 10am-1pm, friendship, lunch, entertainments, info (01271) 817138
? COFFEE MORNING & RAFFLE: Candar Community Centre, Ilfracombe, 10am-12 noon, all very welcome
? QUIZ NIGHT: Appledore Community & Sports Assn, teams up to six, �1 per person, cash prizes and snowball draw, 8.30pm, all welcome
? WHIST DRIVE: Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pm
? JUMBLE SALE: High Bickington Church Hall, 7pm, proceeds to St Mary’s Church, all welcome
? WILDLIFE ON OUR PATCH: Devon Wildlife Trust talk, Castle Centre, Castle St, Barnstaple, 7 for 7.30pm, adm �2.50 (children free) inc refreshments, preceded by short AGM, info (01271) 374324
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
? BINGO: 1-2-3 Lines Every Game, Kingsley Hall, Westward Ho! Eyes down 7.15pm
? Bingo: Northam Leisure Centre, for ND Intensive Care, eyes down 2.15pm, all welcome
? TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION CLASS: Castle Centre, Barnstaple, 10.30-11.30am, (01392) 876619
? BINGO & LINER: Sweb Club, Victoria Road, Barnstaple, eyes down 7.30pm, all welcome
? FAMILY DROP-IN & PLAY: Victoria House Children’s Centre, Barnstaple, for families with children under five, 9.30-11.30am, (01271) 321411
? CAR BOOT SALE: Brannams, Roundswell, Barnstaple, 1-4pm, sellers �6 per car, �1 public parking, no dogs on site, info 07802 176993 or 07878 034683
? EASTER CRAFT FAIR & COFFEE: Braunton Parish Hall, 10am-12 noon, adm 50p inc refreshments, for Braunton Museum
? JUMBLE SALE: Instow Parish Hall, 2pm, adm 30p, cakes, books & refreshments, for church funds
? POP UP CLOTHES BOUTIQUE: Umberleigh Village Hall, ladies’ clothes, shoes, bags & accessories, sellers from 1pm, good quality clean clothes only, bring own rail, buyers 2-5pm, wide range of clothing, cash only, refreshments, free parking, for Families In Grief charity (FiG,) info/to book table, (01769) 560609 or 560191
? PLOUGHMAN’S AUCTION: Clovelly Parish hall, 7.30pm, for the All Saints Churchyard Appeal, more than 25 lots plus ploughman’s supper, tickets �3.50 from church members or (01237) 431668
? ND RAMBLERS: Walk from Cheriton Bridge to Watersmeet, meet Hillsford Bridge (SS739 477) 10.30am, eight miles, hilly, info (01271) 376274/863727/373638
? SATURDAY MARKET: Pip & Jim’s Church Hall, St James Place, Ilfracombe, stalls, teas & coffees, 12 noon-4pm, info (01271) 867614
? CONCERT: Barnstaple Male Voice Choir, St Andrews Church, Alwington, 7pm, tickets �5 from (01237) 451532
? SPRING COFFEE MORNING: Bideford Bowling Club, the Strand, hot cross buns, 9.30-11.30am, bring-and-buy, raffle, all welcome
? Taw & Torridge Embroiderers’ Group: Sticklepath Methodist Church Hall, 10am-3pm, info (01237) 477911
SUNDAY, APRIL 10
? BINGO: British Legion Hall, Appledore. Doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm
? 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
? TABLE TOP SALE: Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, sellers 8am, buyers 9am, refreshments, all welcome
? QUIZ NIGHT & IRISH BINGO: First In, Last Out, Bideford, 8pm, for North Devon Hospice, all welcome
? SALVATION ARMY PRAISE & WORSHIP: Baptist Church, Bideford, 3-4pm, all welcome
? QUIZ NIGHT: Ebrington Arms, Knowle, Braunton, 8pm, all welcome
? BIDEFORD CHURCH SERVICES: St Mary’s Parish Church, Passion Sunday: 8am Said Communion; 10am Parish Communion; 11.30am Annual Meeting
? Car boot sale: South Molton Pannier Market, sellers 10am, buyers 10.30am, �5 pitch, refreshments, for SM Pre-school, info (01769) 572002
? Learn to play bagpipes or drums: Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 6-9pm, just drop in and have a go, please check availability on (01237) 478734
? ESTUARY ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR: Instow Parish Hall, 10am-4pm, supporting RNiB, adm 20p, all welcome, info (01271) 812711
? ND RAMBLERS: Walk from Sharpnose Point to Stanbury, meet Morwenstow CP 10.45am (SS205 153) 10.30am, eight miles, hilly, info (01271) 376274/863727/373638
? CAR BOOT SALE: North Molton Sports Club, 9am-12 noon, �3 cars, �5 vans/trailers, for North Molton Primary School
MONDAY, APRIL 11
? BINGO: For Bideford FC, Robin’s Nest Social Club, Bideford. Eyes down 7.15pm, all welcome
? LIP READING CLASSES: For hard of hearing adults & partners, the Community Room, Ethelwynne Brown Close, Bideford, 10am-12 noon, improve conversation, boost confidence & manage difficult situations, weekly, all welcome, info 07923 536908
? SM STRIDERS: Wistlandpound Reservoir, meet SM Square 10.30am, 1.25 hours, info/transport (01769) 573258
? MEETING OF THE US SOCIAL GROUP: For singles, The Plough, Bickington, 8pm, info (01271) 830981
? BARNSTAPLE MALE VOICE CHOIR: Rehearsal, Fremington Primary School, 7.30-9.30pm, new members welcome, info (01271) 372911 or www.barnstaplemalevoicechoir.co.uk
? APPLEDORE SINGERS LADIES’ CHOIR: Practice Evening, Appledore School, 7.30pm, info (01237) 424982, new members always welcome
? RISING 3S: Fun & activities for parents and children aged 2 1/2 +, Newport Community School hall, Barnstaple, 9.30-11.30am, �2, includes regular visits to nursery, term time only, info 07929 546647
? FREMINGTON BINGO: The Parish Hall, eyes down 7.30pm, for the Kidney Unit at South Molton Hospital, all welcome
? BINGO: Chittlehampton Village Hall, 7.30pm, poultry, meat & food prizes, cash liner & raffle, all welcome
? MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSN: Meeting, North Devon Hospice, Deer Park, Barnstaple, 7pm, more info June on (01271) 329717
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
? COFFEE MORNING & LUNCHES: Lavington Church, Bideford, 10am-1.15pm
? COFFEE & FRIENDSHIP: The Village Well Community Room, Sticklepath School, Barnstaple, 9.30am-11.30am, (01271) 349861
? BINGO: Bideford and District Angling Club, corner of Honestone Street, doors 6pm, eyes down 7.30pm
? COFFEE MORNING: Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, meet new friends & chat, activities & facilities to suit all abilities, 10am-12.30pm, all welcome
? SEE HEAR CENTRE: drop in session 9am-5pm, equipment, information and advice for people with sight or hearing loss, at 19a Alexandra Road, Barnstaple, more info (01271) 373236
? BIDEFORD SALVATION ARMY: Fun & Fellowship Club, Baptist Church Upper Hall, 2-3.30pm
? LADIES FELLOWSHIP: Salvation Army Centre, Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, 10.30-11.30am, a warm welcome, plus tea, coffee & chat
? SPIRITUAL HEALING: Frithelstockstone, Torrington, 3-4.30pm & 7-9pm, directions/appointments (01805) 622883
? ILFRACOMBE WALK: Mortehoe to Bennett’s Mouth family walk, public transport from High St 10.05am, bring lunch, info (01271) 879018
? EASTER BINGO: Rainbow Corner Cafe, Ilfracombe, 7.30 for 8pm, all welcome, proceeds to Ilfracombe Twirlers
? BRATTON FLEMING DANCE CLUB: Tawstock Village Hall, temporary venue, 7.30pm, adm �2, all welcome
? GALAPAGOS & THE AMAZON: Illustrated Devon Birdwatching Society talk, Park School, Barnstaple, 7.30pm, all welcome, info (01271) 883161
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13
? APPLEDORE PIRATES CASH BINGO: Appledore Village Hall. Eyes down 7.15pm
? MINI MARKET: Homemade bread & cakes, plants, bric-a-brac & more, Winkleigh Community Centre, 9-11am, all welcome
? LUNCH: Salvation Army centre, Oakleigh Road, Barnstaple, 12.30pm, call (01271) 321972 to book
? BINGO: Northam Leisure Centre, 1-2-3 lines every game, eyes down 7.15pm
? SPACE 4U: Whiddon Valley Community Centre, Barton Rd, Barnstaple, social club for carers, share experiences & receive support, activities & trips, 2.15-4.15pm, �1, info (01271) 372396, all welcome
? BINGO: the Royal Exchange, Barnstaple, 7.30pm
? WHIST DRIVE: Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pm
? BARNSTAPLE JUBILEE SINGERS LADIES CHOIR: rehearsal evening, Christ Church, Bear Street, Barnstaple, 7.30-9pm
? SM STRIDERS: Alswear new footpath, meet SM Square 10.30am, 2.5 hrs, info (01769) 573258
? ILFRACOMBE PRAMBLERS: Walks for mums, meet 10.30am My Start Children’s Centre, Marlborough Rd, one hr approx, info 07970 445350 or (01271) 867131
? Walk & Talk: 10.30am outside Cafe du Parc, Bideford, level 1 walk, free event, 07837 663628
? FOLK DANCE CLUB: Northam Hall (the old scout hut,) new dancers & all ages welcome, 7.30-9.30pm, info (01237) 477292
? EPILEPSY ACTION MEETING: ND branch, Henry Williamson Room, Barnstaple Library, 10.30am-12.30pm, all welcome, info 07875 577428
? NORTH DEVON ARTS MEETING: Broomhill Art Hotel, Muddiford, non members welcome, �4, 8pm, buffet supper 7pm book (01271) 850262
? BINGO: Barnstaple Parish Church Rooms, eyes down 7.30pm, all welcome
? ND RAMBLERS WALK: Meet Chulmleigh Square (SS688 143) 10.30am, seven miles, info (01271) 376274/863727/373638
? RASC & RCT ASSN: Meeting, Bideford Conservative Club, Bridgeland St, 7.30m, new members welcome
? BANDAM MEETING: Bple & North Devon Advanced Motorists, Platform 1, Castle St, 6.50pm, AGM plus talk on driving issues, refreshments, non members welcome, info 07891 424912
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