Bingo, Whist Drives, Bridge & Quizzes

FRIDAY February 19

BARNSTAPLE, St John's Community Centre, Bingo, 7.20pm, 01271 345 337.

BRAUNTON, Mariners Arms, Quiz and Supper, 7.30pm, £6.50, in aid of Cancer Research UK Relay For Life.

INSTOW Village Hall, Quiz, 7.30pm,01237 422710.

SHIRWELL, Village Hall, Whist Drive, 7.45pm.

STICKLEPATH School, Bingo, 7.30pm, liner, draw, 01271 375899.

SATURDAY February 20

LANDKEY Village Hall, Whist Drive, 7.45pm.*

TADDIPORT Village Hall, Quiz, 7.30pm, 01805 622594.

SUNDAY February 21

BIDEFORD, Joiner's Arms, Pub Quiz, 9pm, 01237 472675.

BRAUNTON, Ebrington Arms, Quiz night, 8pm, 01271 812166.

MONDAY February 22

BISHOPS TAWTON Village Hall, Bridge Classes 1pm-3pm (Improvers 1) and 3.15pm-5.15pm (beginners), 01271 343394.

ROUNDSWELL, Community Centre, Taw Vale Bridge Club, 7pm.

TUESDAY February 23

BICKINGTON, Old Barn Inn, General Knowledge Quiz, 8pm.

BRAUNTON, Christ Church, Caen Bridge Club, 7.15pm.

TADDIPORT Village Hall, Bingo, 7.30pm, tea at half time.

WEDNESDAY February 24

BARNSTAPLE, Grosvenor Church, Tawton Bridge Club, Beginners, 7.15pm*

BISHOPS TAWTON Village Hall, Bridge Classes, 7-9pm (beginners), 2.30-4.30pm (improvers), 01271 343394.

BRAUNTON, Christ Church, Braunton Bridge Club, 7.15pm.

PILTON, Chichester Arms, Charity Quiz, 8pm, 01271 375285.

THURSDAY February 25

BARNSTAPLE, St John Ambulance HQ, Bingo, 7.30pm.

BICKINGTON, Old Barn Inn, Fun Fortunes Quiz, 9.30pm.

BIDEFORD, Portobello Inn, Quiz Night, 8pm, 01237 421990.

EAST-THE-WATER, Pollyfield Centre, Bingo, 7.30pm.

MARTINHOE Village Hall, Qualifying Whist Drive, 8pm.

ROUNDSWELL, Community Centre, Barnstaple Bridge Club, 7.15pm, 01271 373263.

Clubs, Hobbies & Projects

FRIDAY February 19

CHULMLEIGH Pavilions, Majorette Group, 5pm-8pm, 3-18 year olds, 01769 560926.

ROUNDSWELL Community Centre, Little Big Steps Performing Arts Classes, 3-8yrs, 4.30-6pm, 01237 422700.

STICKLEPATH, St Paul's Hall, Singing Club for fun, 7.30pm, 01271 325628*

SATURDAY February 20

BARNSTAPLE, Park School, 'Star Train', Sing/Dance/Drama, 9.30am*

BIDEFORD, Kingsley School, The Edge performing arts class, 8+yrs, 10am-1pm, 01237 422700

SOUTH MOLTON Community College, Little Big Steps performing arts class, 3-8yrs, 2-3.30pm, 01237 422700*

SOUTH MOLTON Community Centre, The Edge Performing Arts Class, 8+yrs, 3.30-5pm, 01237 422700.

MONDAY February 22

BICKINGTON, The Plough, US (Unattached Singles) Social Group, for over-40s, 8pm, 01271 346381

WEDNESDAY February 24

ALWINGTON Old Schoolroom, Alwington Craft Group, 11am - 3pm, contact Becky Coleman 01237 476042, New Members Welcome.

BISHOPS TAWTON, Taw Valley Dog Training Club KC Good Citizen Classes from Puppy to Gold Standard, 01237 475230.

WEARE GIFFARD Village Hall, Art Classes, 11am-1pm or 2-4pm, 01237 470124.

WESTWARD HO! Kingsley Hall, Sherry's Singing club for fun, £3, 7.30-9.30pm, 01271 325628*

WRAFTON, Church Hall, Braunton Dog Training Club, Kennel Club - Good Citizen Dog Scheme, from 6.45pm,01769 560014*

THURSDAY February 25

NEWPORT Church Hall, Rainbow Group, girls 5-7yrs, 4.15-5.15pm.*

STICKLEPATH, Methodist Hall, Barnstaple Camera Club, 7.30pm*

STICKLEPATH School, Little Big Steps Performing Art Classes, 3.30pm-5pm, 3-8years, 01237 422700.

STICKLEPATH School, The Edge Performing Arts Class, 8+years, 5pm-6.30pm, 01237 422700.

NORTHAM Methodist Church, Northam and District Men's Forum, 10.15am, 01237 479917.

Coffee Mornings and Cream Teas

FRIDAY February 19

DOLTON Village Hall, Coffee Morning and Mini Market, 10am - 11.30am.

SATURDAY February 20

CHULMLEIGH Town Hall, Coffee Morning in aid of Chawleigh WI.

MONDAY February 22

ILFRACOMBE, Brookdale Church, Café, information and support for people with dementia and their carers, 10am-noon.

TUESDAY February 23

BIDEFORD, Lavington URChurch, Coffee Morning, 10am-1.30pm.*

THURSDAY February 25

BARBROOK Village Hall, Coffee Morning, 10.30am-noon.

ROUNDSWELL Community Centre, Coffee Morning for North Devon Forum for Autism and Related Behaviours, 10am-noon, 07923481332.

Dance

FRIDAY February 19

ALVERDISCOT Village Hall, Haiti fundraiser Dance and Song from Bloatertown and other local performers, 01237 476632.

BIDEFORD, Sarah Anne Westcott School of Dance, Adult Tap, 10-11am, 01237 471954*

CHERITON BISHOP Village Hall, Fundraising Ceilidh, 8pm.

PANCRASWEEK (nr Holsworthy), Village Hall, Social/Sequence Dance Classes, 7.30-10pm, 01409 253609*

ROUNDSWELL, Community Centre, Modern Sequence, 1.30pm, 01237 424186*

ROUNDSWELL Community Centre, Ballroom and Latin, 8pm, 01237 424186

SOUTH MOLTON, Church Hall, New Ballroom class, 01769 572384*

SATURDAY February 20

ALWINGTON Village Hall, Sequence Dance, 7.30pm.

BARNSTAPLE, Park School, Star Train Ballet, tots to teens, 1-5pm, 01271 830427*

FILLEIGH Hall, Dance with Ben, Bring and Share, £3,50.

NEWPORT St Johns Church Hall

Modern Sequence Dance

7.30-10.00pm.

MONDAY February 22

BARNSTAPLE, Ex-Services and Social Club, Modern Jive, 8pm-11pm, beginner/intermediate, 07817144292.

BARNSTAPLE, Pilton Church Hall, Tap for Adults, Beginners 8pm, Improvers, 8.30pm, 01271 379756.

BIDEFORD, Sarah Anne Westcott School of Dance, Adult Tap, 7.30pm, 01237 471954*

BIDEFORD, Conservative Club, Social Sequence Dance, 2-4pm, 01237 424186*

BRAUNTON, Parish Hall, Modern Sequence Dance, 8-10pm, 01237 424186*

GEORGE NYMPTON, Parish Hall, Line Dancing, 8pm, 01769 574751*

PANCRASWEEK (nr Holsworthy), Village Hall, Sequence Dancing, 8-10.30pm, 01409 253609*

STICKLEPATH, St Paul's Church Hall, Bizzi Bootz Line Dance, 8-10pm*

TUESDAY February 23

ALVERDISCOTT Village Hall, Ocean View Country Music, 8.30pm-11.15pm, 01805 601495.

BARNSTAPLE, Buddies Bar, (formerly Riverfront Cafe) Latin Nights, 7.30pm, 07967893618.

FILLEIGH Village Hall, Sequence and Ballroom Classes, 01769 572384.

FREMINGTON Parish Hall, Scottish Country Dancing, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, 01271 373975.

GOODLEIGH, Bratton Fleming Dance Club, Dance, 7.30pm-10am.

LYNTON, Town Hall, Lyn Line Dance Club, Kids 7.30-8pm, Adults 8-10pm*

ROUNDSWELL, Community Centre, Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dance, 8-10pm, 01237 424186*

WEDNESDAY February 24

BIDEFORD, Pollyfield Centre, modern jive, 8pm-11pm, 07875201328.

FILLEIGH Village Hall, New Beginners Ballroom Dance Classes, 01769 572384.

NORTHAM, Bridge Hall, Bideford Folk Dance Club, 7.30pm, 01271 860193*

ROUNDSWELL Community Centre, Modern Jive Classes, partners required, 7.30-10pm, 07817144292.

YEOMILL, Dance Class, 7pm beginners, 7.30pm experienced.

THURSDAY February 25

BARNSTAPLE, Cedars Hotel, Rock and Roll Club, 7.30pm, 07899701498.

HOLSWORTHY, Community College, Afro Samba Class 7pm 01237 441385

ILFRACOMBE, Parish Church Hall, Ilfracombe Red Petticoats Ladies' Morris, practice night, 7.30pm*

NEWPORT, Church Hall, Social Sequence, 8pm, 01237 424186*

TETCOTT (nr Holsworthy), Arscot Hall, Social Dance Class, 7.30pm - 10pm, 01409 253609*

WESTWARD HO! Kingsley Hall,

Modern Sequence Dance

7.30-10.00pm.

WESTWARD HO! Elizabethan, Salsa Sessions, 6.30pm, 07837053428.

Fitness & Health

FRIDAY February 19

BIDEFORD, Whitehouse Hall, Yoga, 9.15-10.45am, 01237 472532.

BARNSTAPLE, Newport Church Hall, Pilates, 10-11am 01598 740114*

BIDEFORD, Youth Centre, Yoga for Parents/ Toddlers, 9.30am-10.15, 07787 157003*

BIDEFORD, Michele White Fitness Centre, Pilates, 9am, 01237 451699

BRAUNTON, The Recreational Ground, Pushy Mothers Buggy Workout, 10am, 07810204545.

BRAUNTON, St Brannocks Rooms, Toning Class, 6.30pm, 07779461061*

HIGH BICKINGTON, The Meeting Point, Beginners Yoga, 6.30pm, 01769 560692.

HOLSWORTHY, Market Hall, Yoga, 10.30am-noon, 07762056514 www.vishnushakti.com

ILFRACOMBE, North Field Road, Yoga, 10.30am-12noon, call 07876225025.

LOVACOTT, Village Hall, Hatha Yoga Class, 9.30-11.00am, 01271 858814*

MOLLAND, Blackcock Inn, Water Aerobics, 1-2pm, £5, 01598 760562.

SOUTH MOLTON, Amory Centre, Yoga for Women, 6-7pm, 01598 760646.

SATURDAY February 20

BARNSTAPLE, ND Leisure Centre, Women's Running Group, 9.30am, 01271 344082.

BARNSTAPLE, ND Leisure Centre, Junior Squash Coaching, 9.20am - 10.40am, 01271 867079.

ILFRACOMBE, Slade Community Centre, Aikido: Juniors, 9.30am, and Adults 11am, 07779898841*

TORRINGTON Pool,

Swim and Sauna 7.00pm,

2 Rivers Naturist Club, 07929531124.

WESTWARD HO! Beach, Commando Fitness Camp, 9am, 07834284706.

MONDAY February 22

BARNSTAPLE, North Devon Leisure Centre, Women's Running Group, 6.30pm, 01271 344082.

BARNSTAPLE, St Johns Community Centre, Slimming World, 5pm and 7pm, 01271 346923.

BARNSTAPLE, Pathfield School, Aikido Adults, 7.30pm, 07779898841*

BARNSTAPLE Leisure Centre, Junior Squash Club 4pm-6pm 01271 867079.

BARNSTAPLE, St John's Community Centre, Slimming World, 5pm and 7pm, 01271 346923.

BIDEFORD, Michele White Fitness Centre, Beginners Pilates, 10.30am, 01237 451699.

BIDEFORD, Michele White Fitness Centre, Authentic Wado-Ryu Karate-Do. Tel: 01805 624568

BRAUNTON, Christ Church, Aerobics, 6.30pm, 07816784210*

BRAUNTON, Athletics Track, Women's Running Group, 7.15pm, and 8.30pm, also Fri 9.15am, 07919371857*

BUCKLAND BREWER Church Schoolroom, Yoga, 8pm.

FORCHES Community Centre, Salsacise, 10am, 07967893618.

HATHERLEIGH Community Centre, Badminton Club, 7-10pm.

ILFRACOMBE, North Field Road, Yoga, 7.30-9pm, 07876225025.

NEWPORT, Methodist Church Hall, Badminton, 8-10pm, 01271 325467*

NORTH MOLTON, Victory Hall, Pilates, 6.30pm, 01598 740114*

PARRACOMBE Village Hall, Tai Chi, 7.15pm-8.30pm.

TORRINGTON, Plough, Hatha Yoga, 6.00-7.30pm, 01271 858814*

WOOLACOMBE Village Hall, Tai Chi, 10am-noon, 01271 870563.

WOOLSERY, Sports and Community Hall, Aerobics 7pm, Toning 8pm, £3.50 each, or £6 for both, 01237 431498*

TUESDAY February 23

APPLEDORE, British Legion Hall, Samba Dance Club, 6-7pm, 07837663628.

NORTHAM Community Centre, Yoga, 1.30-3.00pm, 01237 472532.

BARNSTAPLE, Pilton Community College, TaiChi Class, 7:30pm-9pm, 01769520769.

BIDEFORD, Whitehall House, 5.30-7.00pm, Pregnancy Yoga, 01237 472532.

LITTLEHAM Village Hall, Yoga, 7.30-9.00pm, 01237 472532.

BAMPTON, Public Hall, Yoga Class, 6-7.30pm, 01398 332011*

BARNSTAPLE, Eastern Arts Centre, Fair View, Wado-Ryu Karate-Do, 01805 624568

BARNSTAPLE, St John's Community Centre, Pilates, 10am, 01598 740114*

BIDEFORD, Pollyfield Centre, Salsacise, 10am, 07967893618.

GOODLEIGH Village Hall, Ladies' Keep Fit, 10.30am-11.30am, 01271 37563.

HOLSWORTHY, Market Hall, Yoga, 10.30am - 12noon, 07762056514 www.vishnushakti.com

BRAUNTON, Kingsacre Primary School, Slimming World, 5pm and 7pm, 01271 815796.

ILFRACOMBE, North Field Road, Yoga, 7.30-9pm, 07876225025.

ILFRACOMBE, Lantern Centre, NHS Devon Health Promotion, Health Trainer Healthy Lifestyle Clinics, 12 Noon-2.30pm, 01769 575181.

LANGTREE, Village Hall, Step Aerobics Class, 6.30-7.30pm*

NORTHAM, Bridge Hall, Tai Chi Classes, 6.30pm, 07963494713*

SOUTH MOLTON, PIP Centre, Yoga Class, 6.15-7.30pm, 07792157735*

WRAFTON Village Hall, Urban Funk, Hip Hop Workout, suitable for all abilities, 7.30pm, 07876406077.

WEDNESDAY February 24

BARNSTAPLE, The West Studio, Pilates, 6.15pm, 07977449254.

BIDEFORD Lavington Hall, Yoga, 9.45-11.15am and 11.30-1.00pm, 01237 472532.

BARNSTAPLE, Tarka Tennis Centre, Junior Tennis 4- 7pm; Adult Tennis, 8-10pm, 01271 377701.

BRAUNTON, Christ Church, Aerobics, 6.30pm, 07816784210*

BRAUNTON School, Dance Studio, Thighs, Bums and Tums, 6.30pm, 01271 375631.

CHULMLEIGH Town Hall, Twilight Yoga, 8.15-9.45pm, 01837 682811.

ILFRACOMBE, North Field Road, Yoga, 7.30-9pm, call 07876225025.

HOLSWORTHY Market Hall, Yoga, 6pm-7.30pm, 0776205614, www.vishnushakti.com

WINKLEIGH Community Centre, Gentle Yoga, 1-2.30pm, 01837 682811.

CHULMLEIGH Sports Centre, Badminton Club, 6pm-9pm, 01769 581786.

THURSDAY February 25

BARNSTAPLE, The West Studio, Pilates Class 10am, 07977449254.

BARNSTAPLE, Grosvenor Church, Slimming World, 9.30am, 5pm and 7pm, 01237 346923.

BARNSTAPLE, Tarka Tennis, Mini Blue Tennis, 1-1.45pm.*

BARNSTAPLE, ND Leisure Centre, Women's Running Network Group, 6.30pm, 07977449254.

BARNSTAPLE, ND Leisure Centre, Ante and Post Natal Classes in Water, 10.15-11am, 01271 373361.

BARNSTAPLE, Grosvenor Church, Slimming World, 9.30am, 5pm and 7pm, 01271 346923.

BRAUNTON, Kingsacre School, Cardio Kick, 7-8pm, 07531766597.

BIDEFORD, Michele White Fitness Centre, Pilates Class, 10-11am, 01237 451699*

BRAUNTON, Kingsacre School, Cardio Workout 6.45pm 07876406077.

BUDE, Children's Centre, Yoga, 7-8.30pm, 07762056514 www.vishnushakti.com

GOODLEIGH Village Hall, Yoga Classes, Great for your back, 6pm-7.30pm, 01598 710132.

GOODLEIGH Village Hall, Tai Chi Classes, Beginner-Advanced, 8pm-10pm, 01598 710132.

ILFRACOMBE, North Field Road, Yoga, 10.30am-12noon, call 07876225025.

MOLLAND Village Hall, Beginners Yoga, 6.30pm, 01769 560692.

TORRINGTON, Plough Arts Centre, Wado-Ryu Karate-Do. 01805 624568.

Markets and Sales

FRIDAY February 19

BARNSTAPLE Pannier Market*

TORRINGTON Pannier Market, Genesis, Flea Market, 9am-4pm*

SATURDAY February 20

BARNSTAPLE Pannier Market*

BIDEFORD Pannier Market*

COMBE MARTIN, Village Hall, Farmers' Market, 9.30am - 12noon*

CROYDE, Village Hall, Farmers' Market, 9.30am - 12noon, 01271 814534.

HALWILL Market Place, Monthly Market, 10am - 12.30pm.

SOUTH MOLTON, Pannier Market*

TORRINGTON, Plough, Fair Trade Stall, Crafts, Chocolate, 10am-2pm*

TORRINGTON Pannier Market, General Market, Genesis, 9am-4pm.*

SUNDAY February 21

EAST-THE-WATER, Pollyfield Centre, Indoor Table Top Sale, sellers 8am, buyers 9am, 01237 478734.

ILFRACOMBE Lantern Centre, Farmers' Market, 10am-12.30pm.

SOUTH MOLTON Pannier Market, Car Boot Sale, South Molton Vintage Rally Club, 11am, 01271 378019.

MONDAY February 22

BARNSTAPLE Pannier, Craft Market*

TUESDAY February 23

BARNSTAPLE Pannier Market*

BIDEFORD Pannier Market*

WEDNESDAY February 24

BARNSTAPLE Pannier, Collectors Fair.*

HOLSWORTHY Pannier Market, 9am-3pm.*

THURSDAY February 25

BARNSTAPLE Pannier Market, Crafts.*

SOUTH MOLTON, Pannier Market*

TORRINGTON Pannier Market, General, Genesis, 9am-4pm.*

Meetings, Information & Talks

FRIDAY February 19

BIDEFORD, Burton Gallery, Talk by Steve Mulberry, The National Trust and the Cabin at Bucks Mills.

Tickets £5, 01237 471455.

BARNSTAPLE, 112 Boutport Street, Clarity Mental Health Drop In, 11am-1pm, 01271 378125.

BARNSTAPLE, Victoria House Children's Centre, Breastfeeding Support Group, 10am -12noon, 01271 321411.

SATURDAY February 20

BARNSTAPLE, 112 Boutport Street, Counselling Service, Clarity Metal Health Charity, please call for details 01271 378125.

SUNDAY February 21

BARNSTAPLE, Castle Centre, Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 7.30pm, 0845 3733366.

MONDAY February 22

BARNSTAPLE, 112 Boutport Street, Clarity, Mental Health Support Group, 2pm-4pm, drop in or call for details 01271 378125.

BARNSTAPLE, Castle Centre, Alcoholics Anonymous, 12.30-2pm*

BARNSTAPLE, Library, Buddhist Meditations and Teachings, 4pm - 5pm, 01392 490058.*

TUESDAY February 23

BARNSTAPLE Library, Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 6.30pm, 0845 3733366.

CHIVENOR Church, Bumps and Babes, 10.30am-noon.

WEDNESDAY February 24

BIDEFORD, 9 Church Walk, Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 7.30pm, 0845 3733366.

FREMINGTON Parish Hall, North Devon Humanists Meeting, 7.30pm,

01237 474225.

GOODLEIGH Village Hall, David Kester Webb, Illustrated talk, 'Hidden Edge of Exmoor', 7.30pm; £5; 01242 342094.

THURSDAY February 25

BARNSTAPLE, Therapeutic Art Group, 10am-1pm, Clarity, Call for details 01271 378125.

BARNSTAPLE, Medard House, Barnstaple Stroke Support Group Meeting, 2pm.

NORTHAM Methodist Church Hall, Cross Street, Northam and District Men's Forum, 10.15am.

TORRINGTON Conservative Club, Neighbourhood Beat Team weekly Police Surgeries, 12noon-1pm, all welcome.

Music & Poetry

SATURDAY February 20

BARNSTAPLE, Christ Church, Concert for Haiti with Barnstaple Male Voice Choir and Barnstaple Town Youth Marching Band, 7.30pm.

SUNDAY February 21

BARNSTAPLE, Cedars Inn, Cedars Big Band Special Valentine Concert, 8pm free entry.

MONDAY February 22

FREMINGTON Primary, Barnstaple Male Voice Choir Rehearsals, 7.30pm

TORRINGTON, Plough, Folk Orchestra of North Devon Rehearsals, 7-9pm, 01837 53754.

TUESDAY February 23

BARNSTAPLE, Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple Organ and Keyboard Club, David Ingley, 7.45pm.

NORTHAM Methodist Church Hall, Choral Society, 7.30pm.

THURSDAY February 25

BIDEFORD, Joiner's Arms, Singaround Bideford Folk Club, 01237 470792,8pm.

For more music see Gig Guide.

Regional Theatre, Ballet and Comedy

FRIDAY February 19

BARNSTAPLE, Queen's Theatre, North Devon Gang Show, 7.15pm, 01271 324242.

SATURDAY February 20

BARNSTAPLE, Queen's Theatre, North Devon Gang Show, 2.15pm and 7.15pm, 01271 324242.

WEDNESDAY February 24

BARNSTAPLE, Queen's Theatre, One Man Lord of the Rings, 7.45pm, 01271 324242.

THURSDAY February 25

BARNSTAPLE, Queen's Theatre, Sinfonia Classica, 7.30pm, 01271 324242.

ILFRACOMBE, Landmark Theatre, Les Miserables School Edition, 7.30pm, 01271 324242.

Walks, Rambles and Rides.

SUNDAY February 21

MORTHOE CP, The Ramblers, North Devon Group, 10.30am, 6 miles, 01271 863727.

Others

FRIDAY February 19

CHAWLEIGH Jubilee Hall, Chawleigh Pantomime, 'The Wizard of Odds', 7.30pm, Tickets available from Royal Oak or ring 01769 580427.

SATURDAY February 20

BIDEFORD, Pollyfield Centre, Phil Beer Show of Hands, 7.30pm, tickets £10, 01237 473830.

CHAWLEIGH Jubilee Hall, Chawleigh Pantomime, 'The Wizard of Odds', 7.30pm, Tickets available from Royal Oak or ring 01769 580427

UMBERLEIGH Village Hall Christian Fellowship, Easter Craft Day, 12noon-3pm, fun family activities, 01769 561047.

SUNDAY February 21

HARTLAND Parish Hall,

Sunday roast, the best local beef, 3 courses and coffee, £8, Full bar, booking essential, 01237 441550.

MARWOOD Hill Garden and Tea Room, Open for Snowdrop and Hellebore Sundays, 10am-4pm, 01271 342528.

TUESDAY February 23

BARSTAPLE, Boston Tea Party, Free Knitting Club, 5.30pm, 07719545641.