What’s On in North Devon for the new year?

North Devon events guide from 29/12/11 to 04/01/12

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29

? BINGO: For North Devon Intensive Care, Northam Leisure Centre, 7.15pm

? BINGO: Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 7.30pm

? BINGO: Barnstaple St John Ambulance HQ, Princess Street, 7.30pm, all welcome

? SOUTH MOLTON STRIDERS: Short walk, meet SM Square 10.30am, info (01769) 573453

? LUNCH CLUB: The Pollyfield Centre, Bideford, 12.30-2.30pm, every week, info (01237) 478734

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30

? COFFEE MORNING & RAFFLE: Candar Community Centre, Ilfracombe, 10am-12 noon

? 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

? THE NEXT STEPS CLUB: For 50+, Whiddon Valley Community Centre, Barton Rd, Barnstaple, 1.30-3.30pm, �1, call (01271) 372396 for info

? BINGO: Sticklepath School, Barnstaple, 7.30pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

? BINGO: 1-2-3 Lines Every Game, Kingsley Hall, Westward Ho! Eyes down 7.15pm

? CAR BOOT SALE: Landkey, 1-4pm, sellers �6 per car from 11am, �1 public parking, no dogs on site, info 07802 176993 or 07878 034683

? NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: With Ben, Filleigh Village Hall, bring-and-share (savouries only, sweets provided,) 8pm, adm �5, all welcome

? NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: Goodleigh Village Hall, hosted by Bratton Fleming Dance Club, dancing to Joe’s Band, bring-and-share savoury supper (sweets provided,) 8pm-late, adm �5, all welcome, info (01271) 373095

? RAMBLERS WALK: Meet Arlington Court NT car park, 11am, two hour walk, with Arlington head warden, cafe open, info (01271) 376274 or 863727. Or visit www.northdevonramblers.co.uk

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012

? BINGO: Appledore Social Club, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm, all welcome

? BIDEFORD SERVICES: St Mary’s Parish Church — 8am Holy Communion; 10am Parish Communion; 7pm Evensong, all welcome

? quiz night: For North Devon Cancer Care, Johnny’s Bar, Mill Street, Bideford, 8pm, info (01237) 473798

MONDAY, JANUARY 2

? BINGO: For Bideford FC, Robin’s Nest Social Club, Bideford, 7.15pm, all welcome

? US SOCIAL GROUP: For singles, The Panniers, Barnstaple, 8pm, info (01271) 830981

? BRAUNTON CAMERA CLUB: Meets weekly, details www.quillstring.co.uk/bcc

? MONDAY afternoon social club: Whiddon Valley Community Centre, Barton Road, Barnstaple, for adults of all ages, socialise & chat plus a variety of activities, 1.30-3.30pm, �1, all welcome

? BARNSTAPLE MALE VOICE CHOIR: Rehearsal, Fremington Primary School 7.30-9.30pm

? BIDEFORD CARERS SUPPORT GROUP: Marlborough Court Communal Room, Bideford, free to join, 7-9pm, every third Monday of the month, more info 08456 434435

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

? COFFEE MORNING & LUNCHES: Lavington Church, Bideford, 10am-1.15pm

? BINGO: Bideford & District Angling Club, corner of Honestone Street, 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 & advice for people with sight or hearing loss, at 19a Alexandra Rd, Bple, (01271) 373236

? BIDEFORD CAMERA CLUB: The Community Room, Bideford Youth Centre (opposite the Burton Art Gallery,) 7.15pm, info (01237) 423242

? SCOTTISH DANCE CLASSES: Fremington Village Hall, 7.30pm, no partner needed, (01271) 373975

? TARKA MORRIS MEN: Bideford Amateur Athletics Club, 8pm, (01237) 476632

? CARD MAKING & CRAFTS CLUB: New club at Northam Leisure Centre, the Square, 7pm, info (01237)423095

? BOWLS: Appledore Short Mat Bowling Club, Appledore Community Hall, 2pm, all welcome

? SOUTH MOLTON STRIDERS: Bicknor Bridge walk, meet SM Square 10.30am, info (01769) 573453

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4

? APPLEDORE PIRATES CASH BINGO: Appledore Village Hall. Eyes down 7.15pm

? BINGO: Northam Leisure Centre, 1-2-3 lines, 7.15pm

? CHARITY BINGO: Royal Exchange, Bple, 7.30pm

? WHIST DRIVE: Royal Hotel, Market/Bude Street, Appledore, all welcome, 2.30pm

? SINGING FOR FUN: Brookdale Church Hall, Ilfracombe (near Lidl,) 2-4pm, no ability needed, popular songs from 50s-70s, adults of all ages welcome, includes tea and a chat!