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Saturday 8 June marked a highlight in the Bideford events calendar. Bideford Fair, put on by Bideford Town Council, is a premier local event and brings our community out and together for an excellent fun packed day. The weather was glorious and there was something for everyone. Local community events are so important in maintaining…
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It was typical of the late great Peter Christie to write his own obituary. It is typically modest, factual, and understated, especially in relation to the mass of tributes which poured on to Facebook sites from Holsworthy to Ilfracombe. As this was Peter’s column, it is only fitting for us to fill the gaps with…
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Some of us woke the other morning to find that an exceptionally high spring tide – 6.7 metres – had flooded the development site at Brunswick Wharf. The huge area of water made a pretty sight in the winter sunshine, but it also raises questions about the robustness of our flood defences as the earth…
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A light powdering of snow on 18 January brought chaos to Bideford and the cancellation of an important Planning Committee meeting. Apparently two cars ran into each other, and into the scaffolding at the bottom of Bridge Street. Both Bridge Street and High Street were closed for a time and the former turned into a…
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What great news that Bideford and the River Torridge has been formally recognised as a Heritage Harbour! The achievement might seem to throw the spotlight on the past but in fact its importance will be for the future. We need to look forward as much as looking back. The centuries-old history of shipbuilding on the…
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The River Torridge Heritage Group is a partnership of heritage organisations seeking to maximise the potential of our maritime heritage. Many readers will remember the lift the Kathleen and May gave Bideford when she was being restored here (1999-2012). The sight of her setting sail again must have been truly exciting. The vision now is to attract…
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‘Look after your unique heritage and make the most of it.’ So said Professor Mark Horton, who spoke at an event in Bideford Town Hall to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Bideford’s charter of incorporation on 10 December 1573. It was an impressive occasion, attended by the mayor and civic staff in full regalia. Professor Horton…
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The planning application by Brend Hotels for the building on the old Bideford station to be converted into three cottages – presumably for rental by the hotel – seems to have excited some controversy. In a prominent position on the Tarka Trail, the site has been greatly improved over the last few years, thanks to…
Bideford and River Torridge Heritage Harbour 