North Devon does

Hidden North Devon

Northam Burrows, World War Two, Pebble Ridge, Skern, History

Northam Burrows, North Devon My loyal pooch and I, will not be beaten. The torrential rain, face stinging hail and tree bending winds of the past few weeks, have not deterred us from our daily pleasures of walking the glorious North Devon coastline, salt marshes and sand dunes. Thursday morning dawns gloomy and wet. IContinue reading “Hidden North Devon”

Events

cold water swimming, appledore, mental health, Covoid pandemic, exercise,

North #Devon is a lively place, with plenty of lively #events to keep all age groups happy. There is always something going on whatever the #season.

A family affair

Heritage Cob and Lime Driving over the Torridge bridge this morning, the brilliant low winter sun glistening on the virginal white cottages, houses and boats far below on the beautiful estuary, I was struck, not for the first time, how lucky I was to live in the beautiful county of North Devon. Not only wasContinue reading “A family affair”

Appledore Artisans

Hedgehogs, crochet, colour, crafts, caring,

Appledore Knitting Group Things are happening behind closed doors in the beautiful historic port of Appledore on the North Devon coast. Meander along the beautiful old quay, listen to the gentle lapping of the the river Torridge against the ancient stone wall and watch the boats bobbing on the water, the village of Instow actingContinue reading “Appledore Artisans”

Gardeners delight

Gardens, flowers, sweet pea, arrangements, fragrant,

Appledore Horticulture Show There’s something about a room full of fragrant flowers and giant veg that attracts me. My imagination goes into overdrive as I walk along the lines of artistically arranged, produce of nature. These exhibits have been carefully planted, fed and watered, over the months, leading up to the flower and produce show.Continue reading “Gardeners delight”

Quaint Comparisons

Appledore, North Devon, River Torridge, Estuary, Village

Appledore – Paxos Appledore is in North Devon, UK. Paxos is situated off the coast of Corfu, Greece. Although some may think these two places are worlds apart, to me at least, they have similarities, which having lived in one, led me to reside in the other. Some fifteen years ago, my son fled theContinue reading “Quaint Comparisons”

Appledore Social Club

Situated on New Quay Street, EX39 1LU. Appledore Social Club welcomes all. Members free, non members 50p, temp daily membership available or buy a yearly membership for only £7.50 Appledore Social Club. Nov – Dec 2019 Events for you for the rest of the year @ the club😀 Saturday 16th Nov…Big Al and the wildContinue reading “Appledore Social Club”