Life Around the Tide Bell

Community Science Workshop Ever booked for an event, feeling full of enthusiasm, only to wake on the day and regret it? Such we’re my thoughts last Wednesday. I had booked for a Community Science Workshop in Appledore, North Devon. This event was classroom based, with a “hands on” outside element added. Outside meant on the

Appledore Artisans

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 acting

The Capture

Appledore Crabbing Contest The scenery was perfect, the weather a trifle iffy and the crabbers happy as they gathered on Appledore quay this morning. Local community group Appledore Pirates, hosted their annual Crabbing Contest. The aim of the competition is to create a team of four, each person with a line who then uses their

The Royal Hotel, Appledore

Alice Kitto Me. I love a good old British Pub. You will have to be of a certain age to appreciate what I am talking about here. I’m not talking about the fancy wine bars and soulless chain establishments found on today’s high streets, but the good old British Boozer of yester year. These drinking

Gardeners delight

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.

Emergency Services

Help needs to be at hand In today’s modern world, for many reasons, we have become less compassionate and helpful to our neighbours and local community in general. In past times, help was at hand, when ever it was needed. People looked after each other, cared about the elderly, sick, those less fortunate than themselves

Its Carnival time

While Mums and Dads shimmied on the dance floor, attempting to keep up with their offspring, grandparents viewed from the side lines, glasses in hand.

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 wild

Appledore Pirates

Appledore Pirates Event Dates 2019 Appledore Pirates are a wonderful  group of Pirates, both young & old who work tirelessly, raising funds to provide a fantastic range of events in the small river side community of Appledore, North Devon. To read more about events organised this year by Appledore Pirates follow the links below: Carnival