Friday 2 February 2024
Shining Light. North Devon Winter skies.
Monday 24 April 2023
Dog walking In the frame. Good Friday pebble dash on the beach at Westward Ho!
The weather had cleared at last and what bettter way to spend a Good Friday than on the beach at Westward Ho! It was Easter Bank Holiday and we didn't really think we'd find a place to park near the slipway but we were lucky. Fantastic weather, billowing clouds amid blue skies and gleaming sands, a perfect dose of vitamin sea, the walk topped off by our first Hockings of the year. I was photographing the sky above the Pebble Ridge when the little dog walked into the frame, there were lots of dog walkers about enjoying the beach before the Summer season restrictions.
"From the 1st of May to the 30th of September Torridge District Council will once again be introducing a restriction for Dogs on sections of Westward Ho! beach and the promenade.
The restriction helps create different usage areas on the beach to ensure that different groups engaged in different activities can all safely access and enjoy this popular resort. It also helps the authority to meet the criteria for the annually assessed Blue Flag Award, which is highly prized and important to bathers and the local tourist industry." TAP HERE to visit torridge.gov.uk for Dog Walking Zones)
Before exploring the coast and countryside with your pets also see advice from Devon Wildlife Trust
Devon Wildlife Trust asks the public to keep dogs on leads to protect nature . > Read post
Wednesday 15 January 2020
Journey to the Sea film series set to make waves in North Devon
Journey to the Sea is a celebration of the connection between people, land and the sea - putting nature centre stage. A special Director’s Cut of the films will be screened on Tuesday 21st January in North Devon. The exclusive event will be hosted by science communicator, zoologist and star of one of the episodes, Sophie Pavelle. Following the launch, one episode per week will then go on general release.
Filmed in North Devon, and following the course of the county’s waterways, the collection of short films is a celebration of Devon’s stunning, diverse habitats - from the wild moors of Dartmoor, to the crashing surf of the coastline and out to the open water around Lundy’s shores. The series aims to inspire viewers to take action to protect the UK’s natural world wherever they live.
The films are told through the eyes of local people, who help bring these special places to life. During the series viewers will meet a range of characters, whose lives and livelihoods are intrinsically linked to the area’s waterways, including Ilfracombe’s harbour master and Lundy Island’s warden.
- ‘Wild camping with Trev’ - hiking through Dartmoor National Park
- ‘Farming for the future with Simon’ - connecting young people with wildlife on a working farm
- ‘Exploring the estuary with Sophie’ - paddleboarding on the peaceful Taw-Torridge Estuary
- ‘Surfing with Jasmine’ - disadvantaged young people learning to surf with the Wave Project at Saunton Sands and Croyde beach
- ‘The harbour with George’ - meeting the thriving harbour community in Ilfracombe
- ‘Lundy island with Dean’ - diving below the waves and exploring the island
Alec Taylor, Head of Marine Policy, WWF, said: “We know our oceans and waterways are under threat like never before, from plastic pollution and climate change, to overfishing and underwater noise. Nature is not just a nice to have - it’s our life support system and we can no longer ignore the pressures we’re placing on our environment. We hope these films will inspire people to join the fight for our world and take action to help protect and restore our precious oceans and waterways for the wildlife and communities that depend on them.”
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Thursday 9 January 2020
North Devon Focus Coast and Country Chronicle 2019
Friday 17 January 2014
THE DONKEYS OF CLOVELLY LAUNCH NEW NORTH DEVON FILM PROJECT
Photos: Amanda McCormack with Sarah the Clovelly Donkey, Bart and Sue Kelly of Clovelly Donkeys
Jos Goulding “An absolute delight … well done Sue & Bart”
Friday 30 August 2013
EMPTY NEST SYNDROME.......
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Royal Wedding Watch
NORTH Devon is getting ready to break out the bunting and celebrate the Royal Wedding in style......Visit the North Devon Gazette for more events around the region
The wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton will be available to watch on the Royal Channel Live Stream, accompanied by a live multi-media blog put together by St. James's Palace......visit The Royal Wedding Official Site
BBC Royal Wedding Features, Wedding Route, Updates & Video
Wednesday 16 March 2011
Ponies used to help restore rare grassland habitat at Bridgelea
Tuesday 15 March 2011
Devon Reptile & Amphibian Group calls for sightings of rare newt!
Photo copyright James Grundy: (All rights reserved) |
DRAG is the county’s amphibian and reptile voluntary body, with more than 100 members. The group aims to promote the conservation of amphibians and reptiles and their habitats in the county. DRAG record, monitor and survey amphibians and reptiles in Devon.The Great Crested Newt Project has been funded by the Devon Biodiversity Partnership and the Devon Biodiversity Record Centre. The project aims to increase our knowledge of the distribution of Great Crested Newts in the county so they are better able to promote their conservation and ensure they are not adversely affected by development activities.The Great Crested Newt (Triturus cristatus) is Britain’s largest and most threatened newt. The body is dark brown to black in colour with a warty appearance. It has a bright orange belly with black markings.
Saturday 5 March 2011
Peppercombe Chronicles - Brighter days and babbling brooks
Thursday 24 February 2011
First Footing! - Spring breaks at Welcombe
Wednesday 23 February 2011
Appeal launched to extend charity nature reserve At Dunsdon
Tuesday 22 February 2011
Peppercombe in the Mist.
Wednesday 16 February 2011
Bideford Railway Tracks…..
Thursday 10 February 2011
Ruined farmstead uncovered in conservation project at Knowstone Moor
Friday 4 February 2011
Culm restoration project's Christmas tree clearance begins
Thursday 20 January 2011
Nick Baker confirmed to open summer Wildlife Festival in Barnstaple
Tuesday 18 January 2011
Trainee sought to help north Devon conservation project
Thursday 13 January 2011
The RSPB’s biggest event of the year "Big Garden Birdwatch"
New Membership prices for 2011:
Single child £16
Two or more children £26.50
Single Adult Membership £38
Joint Adult Membership £48
Family Membership £53
More Big Garden Bird Watch Posts
Friday 7 January 2011
Walking for Health scheme receives new support for the New Year
To learn more about Walking for Health in North Devon and Torridge contact Transform (01271 867131) and TTVS (01805 625614) respectively. All the Group's walks programmes can be found at www.wfh.naturalengland.org.uk/walkfinder