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Looking for something a bit different to do this Valentines? Then join Cupids chilly challenge and enter the sea of love! 

CLIC Sargent are looking for people to take part in their third annual Valentines Dip at Combe Martin beach. All you have to be is daft enough to brave the winter weather and plunge into the freezing cold sea. Fancy dress is encouraged, keeping with the Valentines theme why not wear pink?! 

Whether you are a couple looking for something fun to do together, a group of single friends or you just fancy challenging yourself for charity, this event is sure to provide a barrel of laughs and money raised on the day will help children and young people with cancer. 

Registration is £5 per person and we ask participants to aim to raise at least £50 in sponsorship. 

To register for this event, please contact Rosannah at CLIC Sargent on 07795 296374 or email Rosannah.Whitehurst@clicsargent.org.uk

Date: Sunday, February 13, 2011

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11 THE QUAY, Ilfracombe  - 01271 868 090
http://www.11thequay.co.uk

JAMES DUCKETT THE OLD CUSTUM HOUSE,  The Strand, Barnstaple  - 01271 370 123
http://www.jamesduckett.co.uk

CRESCENT HOUSE HOTEL, 46-48 Fore St, Ilfracombe  - 01271 862 096
http://www.thecrescenthousehotel.co.uk

LATHWELLS RESTAURANT, 4 Cooper Street, Bideford, Devon  - 01237 476 447
http://www.lathwells.com 

TARR FARM INN, Tarr Steps Farm, Dulverton  - 01643 851 507
http://www.tarrfarm.co.uk 

THE HARBOUR LIGHTS, 26 Broad Street, Ilfracombe - 01271 862 778
http://www.hlhar.co.uk

LA GENDARMERIE, 63 Fore St, Ilfracombe - 01271 865 984
http://www.eatoutdevon.com/devon-restaurant/details-restaurant.php?pv=830

THE CAPSTONE RESTAURANT, 18 St James Place, Ilfracombe, Devon  - 01271 863 540
http://www.thecapstonehotel.com

62 THE BANK, 62 Boutport St, Barnstaple - 01271 324 446
http://www.brend-hotels.co.uk/Restaurants/62TheBank.cfm
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SUNDAY, JULY 11TH 2010. Repeats: Every Week until Sunday, August 29, 2010.

If your  into standing around with six firkins of groggins wedged into your palm while live music from all genres blasts at you from a bandstand, then these are the days for you. Live music and cider spillage is all thou needs on a summers sunday (plus there aint nottin bedder than wake up on an early work monday with a cronking mvsic headache) A swift shake down with a brain full of fun memories from the previous day - one will be ready, more than ever, to whimsically face the week ahead with a rhythm in one's bones.

Here below be the dates:

Bands Playing on Sundays on the Ilfracombe Bandstand (only when scorching).
July 11th The Two Rivers Ensemble 2pm until 4pm.
July 17th (Saturday) Brecon Town Concert Band 2pm until 4pm.
July 18th Brecon Town Concert Band 11am until 1pm.
July 25th Bideford Town Band 2pm until 4pm.
August 1st South Molton Town Band 2pm until 4pm.
August 8th Blazing Sounds Youth Band 2pm until 4pm.
August 15th Bideford Town Band 2pm until 4pm.
August 22nd South Molton Town Band 2pm until 4pm.
August 29th Alas Jazz Band 2pm until 4pm.
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GHOST WALK 07/20/2010
 
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Ghost Walks at Chambercombe Manor every Wednesday throughout July and August beginning on July 7th. The Walk starts at 9.30pm and finishes around 11pm and include a tour of the Manor at dusk, and a candlelit tour of the grounds. Tickets cost £11 per person or £39 for a family of four. Please book in advance as places are limited, call 01271 862624.

Date: Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Repeats: Every Week until Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Now in its 7th year, the Barnstaple Fringe, should be in every seeker of adventurous entertainment’s diary. It features unconventional performances all over town, covering a wide spectrum of genres – jazz, folk, country, bluegrass, soul, americana, blues, comedy, performance poetry, fringe theatre and much more – all taking place in familiar locations with an ethos of providing quality entertainment for little or no cost. Lots more gigs to be added soon, here is the 1st:
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The King Blues - New Date
Generator Promotions Presents
Starts: Friday, August 13, 2010
Time: 8pm
Price Details: £12 (plus booking fee)
Address: The Inn on the Square , The Square , Barnstaple , Devon , EX32 8LS

The King Blues feature a Lonnie Donegan-styled skiffle, British folk and 'nitty gritty' poetry, their sound is stripped-down, and one where ukuleles, acoustic guitars and melodicas feature heavily.
" engaging, forward-thinking and all encompassing." OMM Observer Music Monthly Review 2010
www.kingblues.com 
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Post Title. 07/04/2010
 
THE MYSTERIOUS BEACH TUNNELS - ILFRACOMBE
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Hand carved in the 1820's, there are four tunnels on the salty edge of Ilfracombe that provide a truly unique experience.
Read extensive history information throughout this site http://www.tunnelsbeaches.co.uk/ – including hilarious guides
to Victorian etiquette for boys, girls and for when boating with ladies. Blush.


Learn, if you will, about how local entrepreneurs developed the tunnels and pools, and transformed Ilfracombe from a small fishing village into a popular seaside tourist resort.

Sit back and admire the rugged scenery while the dolphins play safely in the tidal pool or explore the fantastic rock pools owned by the  giant territorial elephant crabs - they've been rated the 3rd best beach for
rock pooling in the UK by BBC Wildlife Magazine.

Their award winning facilities include the very popular cafe blue bar,
the play hut (separate admission fee applies), beach shop, beach bar, and possibly
the UK's most unique and breathtaking beach front wedding venue!
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CARE BEAUT SAIL: Sunday 4th July only. RNLI (ROCK NOW, LIVE INDISCREETLY) are having a daytime party on Sunday 4 July and you are all invited as long as you don't bring an ounce of unwholesomeness. The day starts at 10am with a car boot sale full of puppies under Capstone Hill, then at 1pm the Landmark Theatre Pavilion room opens up with refreshments including cream teas from the vicars huh hum ..., competitions for the uncompetitive, raffles for signed football/rugby items of 5th grade players,  souvenir sales and lucky programme number prize draws for the deaf and blind. Outside there will be a bouncy castle for those without limbs, static displays for those with no hair, a face painter for those who need face, a BBQ for those who never eat in the great outdoors, and remote control model boats for the dead - PLUS - Heart Radio is coming to Summer Splash with their alfresco zone, which includes giant games, free giveaways and a giant cash grabber machine worth over 5oo,ooo,ooo squids or squidi. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the sea rescue demonstrations in Wildersmouth Bay with Lifeboat crew, Beach Lifeguards and HM Coastguards taking part in trying to drown you. The event finishes with an auction at 4.30pm for some top prizes donated by local businesses called Alan Sugarmuffin. Summer fun for everyone! (If you would like a pitch at the car boot sale then don't bother: setup from 8am. Cars £5, vans £9, Solar Panel Hummers £1,985.60p)

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SQUARE DANCING: From Tues 13th June - Tues 13th July  you can try your foot at Square Dancing in the Parish Church rooms on Church Road every Tuesday evening between the above dates from 8pm until 10pm. New dancers welcome, no experience needed. So go ahead, break a leg.
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BOUNCE & RHYME: From Fri 11th June - Fri 2nd July there's a chance to attend Baby Bounce and Rhyme time at Ilfracombe Library every Friday during term time at 2pm. Babies and toddlers and their carers are welcome to come and enjoy nursery rhymes and action songs together and perhaps learn some new ones if need be. Come along and collect a free nursery card and borrow some books. No need to book just turn up.
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LINE DANCING: Mon 07th June - Mon 23rd Aug. Come and try out Line Dancing with P.J’s Westcountry disco at the Lantern Centre every Monday afternoon from 1pm until 3pm. All welcome, Adults £4, O.A.P’s £2.50, Children £1.50. Fund-raising event for Ilfracombe Community Majorettes and Christmas Carnival. Tickets available from TLC shop, Melian pet supplies, Rainbow corner, Alan Jackson and Kings fish and chips.
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SHEEPDOG & FALCONRY DISPLAYS: From Wed 23rd June - Wed  25th Aug.  An evening of amazing Sheepdogs (including 'Mist') and exciting Falconry at Borough Farm near Woolacombe. The creator of channel 5's 'Mist'- sheepdog tales' David Kennard and one of the country's finest falconers Jonathan Marshall treat you to a breathtaking display of skill and daring. Every Wednesday evening at 6pm, starts on 23rd June through til 25th August. For more information call 01271870056
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ARTSY CRAFTY GOINGS ON ETC: From Sat 26th June - Sat 4th Sept. From noon until 4pm there is a local arts/crafts and Gifts market for all the family to enjoy. Make your own clay pot, pipe, plate as the clay is available from Pip and Jim in their church hall.



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Welcome to the 5 Lee Place new blog - set up to inform you of all the festive frolic goings on throughout July and beyond.
So far we've had Victorian parades in full corseted attire, a band of Morris Dancing and live street music throughout Ilfracombe and north Devon. To find out more about the festive month to come go to (or cut and paste this link): http://www.northdevontheatres.org.uk/north_devon_festival.asp
...or call the box office on :  01272 32 42 42
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Currently ongoing, the Victorian Festival of Ilfracombe is a chance to witness  both sexes and all ages dressed up in very stuffy attire to celebrate Ilfracombe's Victorian Festival. Come see a sweaty number of corseted locals re-creating what it was like to live in the Victorian period. Plus you get to ride in a carriage along the sea front with your favorite person. For more info visit:   http://www.ilfracombevictoriancelebration.org.uk/diary/eventdiary.shtml.... 
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