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06/05/2026

Learn these life saving skills at Monkey Puzzle Restaurant with Devon Air Ambulance
Book your slot here:

Free CPR and Defib Awareness Session with Devon Air Ambulance - N.D Resort https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-cpr-and-defib-awareness-session-with-devon-air-ambulance-nd-resort-tickets-1988071551528?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Be ready when it matters most ❤️

Join us at Monkey Puzzle for a FREE CPR and Defibrillator Awareness Training session, delivered by the expert team at Devon Air Ambulance

This practical session will guide you through the essentials, helping you build the confidence to act quickly and effectively in an emergency.

📅 Sunday 17th May
⏰ 10:00–11:00 | 12:00–13:00 | 14:00–15:00
📍 North Devon Resort, Ilfracombe

No experience needed, just come along and learn something that truly matters.

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

🚧 Bideford Long Bridge to Close Overnight – Drivers Face Disruption This Week 🚧
Motorists are being advised of upcoming overnight closures on Bideford Long Bridge, set to take place from Monday 11th May to Friday 14th May 2026.
The bridge will be closed to all vehicles between 7:00pm and 6:00am each night, while essential works are carried out to replace 48 LED light bulbs. The project is being completed by a joint team from Bideford Town Council, D S Electrical and Nick Sampson Transport.
Good news for those on foot – the bridge will remain open to pedestrians at all times.
Bideford Town Council has thanked the public for their patience while the work is completed, which will restore the bridge lighting to its full effect.
This is likely to impact evening and early morning journeys, so drivers are encouraged to plan ahead.
Will this affect your travel plans this week? Any tips on the best alternative routes to avoid delays? Share your thoughts and help others plan ahead in the comments.

06/05/2026

🏃‍➡️ Do you love run, or fancy setting yourself a personal challenge this year whilst raising money for fantastic local charities? We have got some of North Devon's best athletic fundraising events listed on our website so you can take your pick of exhilarating challenges that will leave you feel incredible (and possibly a little knackered!)
➡️Check out these (and other) great local events here: northdevonnow.co.uk/events and you can even add your own!

🤎 Mission Unbreakable - supporting North Devon Hospice
🏖️ Barney to Beach supporting Families in Grief
🏃‍♂️‍➡️Barnstaple Run 10k, Half Marathon & Marathon supporting Children's Hospice South West
🏃‍♀️‍➡️North Devon Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k supporting North Devon Hospice

01/05/2026

Have you thought about reaching out to those in rural communities in North Devon and Torridge? Rural Reach are doing something Big for our rural communities – here’s why it matters and how you can get involved...
northdevonnow.co.uk/news/the-quiet-power-of-reaching-rural-communities-in-north-devon-and-torridge

30/04/2026

This year, the Barney to Beach event corresponds with huge milestone for Families in Grief. It's their 20th year of delivering bereavement support to children, young people, and their families across northern Devon.
To celebrate They are aiming to raise £20,000 to continue our work across the region. So who's up for helping them smash this target?
👀 Sunday September 13th
👉 Barnstaple Pannier Market to Crow Point
🫶 For more information visit: northdevonnow.co.uk/events/barney-to-beach-2026
🖐️ Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BarneyToBeach26

30/04/2026

🙌Have you thought about volunteering? Age Concern Barnstaple and North Devon are in need of awesome people to help support older people across North Devon at a variety of community activities. You can even get a delicious lunch thrown in!
Call their Volunteer Manager Jill Ackland on 01271 445134 or email jill@ageconcernnorthdevon.org.uk.

We need incredible people like you!
Are you able to lend just a few hours a week and help us and the community with our community activities.
We're looking for volunteers for a variety of weekly/monthly activities:
✅ Library Club – 3rd Wednesday of the month – 2pm-3.30pm, Barnstaple Library - helping with refreshments
🌟 volunteer travel expenses/parking paid, interesting speakers, raffle, refreshments and chat
Once a month for 1.5 hours – fun volunteer role meeting people with interesting speakers to enjoy

✅ Fish and Chip Lunch Club – 4th Wednesday of the month – 12.45pm-2.15pm, at The Catch, Barnstaple – help meet, greet and seat
🌟 volunteer travel expenses/parking paid, free lovely fish and chip lunch provided
Once a month for 1.5 hours.

✅ Friday Pop-In Morning – 10am-12noon, Baptist Chich, Barnstaple - helping with refreshments
🌟 volunteer travel expenses/parking paid - Every Friday, lovely busy and friendly group, lots of chat and laughter.

✅ Friday seated/standing exercise class – 2pm-3.30pm – helping to set up and clear away, helping with refreshments
🌟 volunteer travel expenses/parking paid -Every Friday, Tai Chi and Yoga classes to enjoy, lovely refreshments and chat.

20/04/2026

⚽ Under 15 local team are looking for more players. Do you know the perfect person?

14/04/2026

Put your buisness, service or event in front of thousands with door to door leaflet distribution.

Professional leaflet distribution in North Devon. Target your local audience with reliable, affordable, door-to-door leaflet distribution

12/04/2026

💚 A plan to reshape Barnstaple's future is taking place...

A wide-ranging plan to reshape the future of a town centre is gathering pace, with early signs of falling crime, new investment opportunities and a renewed focus on culture and community life. A report presented to councillors outlines progress made by the Barnstaple Place Partnership Board, a multi...

03/04/2026

This Easter hop on over to Stoppers!

30/03/2026

🐣 Easter in North Devon – Family Fun Guide 🐣

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this Easter? North Devon is packed with egg hunts, adventures, and days out that’ll keep little ones busy (and nicely tired by bedtime).

🐰 Easter Events & Trails

Watermouth Castle
Easter Eggsplorers running 28 March – 12 April with egg hunts, rides, and meet-the-bunny fun

Heddon Valley
Outdoor Easter trail 28 March – 19 April with nature activities and chocolate rewards

Arlington Court
Family Easter adventures and trails across the grounds during the holidays

Clovelly Village
Easter Chick Hunt 3–6 April, explore the village and win a prize

🎡 Local Events & Entertainment

Barnstaple Pannier Market
Free Family Easter Bingo on 2 April plus seasonal markets and entertainment

Calvert Devon
Easter activity break 3–6 April with outdoor adventures, crafts and zipline fun

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
Reopening on 3rd April with all-day travel tickets, unlimited rides, and children under 14 travelling free with a paying adult. Station shop and tea room open daily serving pasties, cakes and Devon cream teas

Spring events across Barnstaple and Ilfracombe, including craft sessions, family workshops and seasonal activities

🐑 Top Family Attractions

The Big Sheep
Easter shows, lamb feeding, egg hunts and live entertainment

The Milky Way Adventure Park
Rides, shows and indoor fun whatever the weather

Quince Honey Farm
Bees, hands-on activities and spring-themed fun

🌊 Easy Wins (That Always Work)

Beach day at Woolacombe

Rock pooling and coastal exploring

Ice cream stops that somehow become the main event

🎯 Make the Most of It

Mix big days out with simple adventures, and you’ve got the perfect Easter break sorted.

Planning your Easter? Save this post, tag someone who needs ideas, and start filling up the diary before everything books up.

What are your favourite things to do with the kids in North Devon? Let us know in the comments.