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NIGHTWALK: Hundreds turn out for North Devon's biggest charity event
AAA Hundreds of women turned out for North Devon's biggest charity event at the weekend. Nightwalk, held on Sunday, May 19, saw women of all ages walk a section of the Tarka Trail to raise money for charity. For the first time in the event's history, Saunton Sands hosted the five-mile or ten-mile circular walk. The choice of routes included...
   
Mayor mourns loss of her husband, aged 59
The husband of Barnstaple's Mayor Lesley Brown has died. William Brown, 59, died in the early hours of Saturday. The couple had run Frankmarsh Store in Barnstaple for 11 years. He was a community activist, playing a big part in the setting up of the local community office. He became the mayor's consort when Mrs Brown took over the role of mayor...
   
PHOTOS and VIDEOS: Olympic Torch in North Devon
BNMS20120521C-005_C Thousands lined the streets of North Devon on Monday as the Olympic Torch came to town. Children and adults waved flags and let out huge cheers as the Torch was carried through each town and village. Well-wishers in Ilfracombe were delighted to be greeted by special guest Jonathan Edwards. The former British triple jumper & Olympic champion...
   
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  Barnstaple Torch Bearer
23/05/2012
 
  PHOTO GALLERY: Your Party Pics - Toko & The Venue (Part 2)
23/05/2012
 
  PHOTO GALLERY: Your Party Pics - The Venue, Barnstaple (Part 1)
23/05/2012
 
  PHOTO GALLERY: Nightwalk 2012
23/05/2012
 
       
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  Do you agree with the decision taken by some torchbearers to sell their Olympic Torch? VOTE in our poll now http://tinyurl.com/7o7zx7t or leave your...
  By e_glanfield at Tuesday, May 22 2012
   
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Upcoming Events  
 
Burton Art Gallery And Museum
Featuring collections of Bideford pottery, the town charter signed by Elizabeth I in 1583, Bideford community archive and paintings, and crafts.

Price: free

Times: Jan-Jun, Oct-Dec, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm, Jul-Sep, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm

Venue:
Burton Art Gallery And Museum Kingsley Road,Bideford,EX39 2QQ
01237 471455
www.burtonartgallery.co.uk

   
Aikido Club
Learn the powerful and graceful Japanese martial art of aikido at a new club in Bucks Cross. Suitable for men and women, even complete beginners. Aikido is not only a powerful martial art but it also teaches relaxation and calmness in daily life. Venue: Bucks Cross Village Hall, Bucks Cross, Bideford, Devon EX39 5DP Classes: Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 9:00. Cost £5 per 2 hour class. Or £3 concessionary (for students, unemployed or retired). Instructor: Huw Collingbourne (2nd dan) British Ki Aikido Association.
Every Thursday until March 14
   
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