Beaford

04/06/2026

The Lost Decades: Phase Two begins…

After months spent exploring the Beaford Old Archive with our brilliant community leads, sharing memories online and welcoming people to open days, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped identify people, places and stories so far. It has been wonderful, and we celebrate all their achievements this Volunteers’ Week.

Now we’re on a mission to help fill the missing years between 1945 and 1970.

Each week, we’ll be sharing a new “missing thread” from the archive. Connections between old photographs, familiar places and shared histories that feel like they’re missing a piece of the puzzle…

First up: Bideford Bridge

Do you have a photograph of Bideford Bridge taken between 1945 and 1970?

If you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please email [email protected]

You can also bring your photos of Bideford to the next community event on Monday June 29th at Lavington Church Hall - 10:30-12:30. Find out more, share your old photographs from 1945-1970 and enjoy a free cuppa, biscuits, and conversation as we delve into local histories together.


Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

03/06/2026

This Saturday's Felted Flowers workshop in Westward Ho! is now fully booked.

If you've missed out, there are still a few spaces remaining for the Berrynarbor session on Saturday 27 June.

These creative workshops have been particularly well attended this season and we've loved seeing so much creativity blooming in our communities. Join us to explore the mindful art of wet felting and create your own beautiful floral artwork.

Don't leave it too late to book.

Saturday 27 June - Berrynarbor

Tickets available now at beaford.org/events

01/06/2026

COMING SOON...

Back in North Devon this June - Sarah McQuaid brings her velvety voice, rich melodies and captivating storytelling to Westward Ho! and Parracombe.

A masterful musician and engaging performer, Sarah creates intimate live shows that stay with you long after the final note.

Friday 12 June - Westward Ho!
Friday 19 June - Parracombe

Tickets available now at beaford.org/events

29/05/2026

What a night with Ekleido in Woolacombe 🖤

Incredible talent, huge energy and a dancefloor atmosphere from start to finish. Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a special evening.

This was the second and final dance show in our current events season presented in partnership with the Rural Touring Dance Initiative, who for the last decade have helped us bring bold, high quality contemporary dance to rural North Devon 🌊

A brilliant night and a fitting celebration of the work they’ve supported over the years.

27/05/2026

Book before midnight tonight for reduced advance tickets to Ekleido’s double bill tomorrow in Woolacombe...

Expect explosive contemporary dance, underground club energy, a Floating Points score, and a DJ afterparty to keep the night going.

Come straight from the beach and into the party 🌊

Woolacombe Village Hall,Thursday 28 May at 7.30pm (doors 7pm)

Advance £10 / U18s £5
beaford.org/events/ekleido

22/05/2026

Big music. Live dance. Club energy. 🖤

A thrilling double bill fusing Ekleido’s unique style of contemporary dance with underground club culture, featuring original scores by legendary electronic producer Floating Points and followed by a DJ-led afterparty.

One night only. Come for the show, stay for the party.
�Thursday 28 May, Woolacombe, 7.30pm�Advance tickets £10/ Students £5
Book now: https://beaford.org/events/ekleido

21/05/2026

Help us explore North Devon’s Lost Decades.

This week’s selection of photographs from the Beaford Archive features scenes from Atherington, Bideford, Dolton, Hatherleigh and Kings Nympton.

Perhaps you recognise a location, can place a building, or know something about the people and events captured in these images. Every detail helps us add to the historical record and deepen our understanding of North Devon’s past.

We would love to hear any information you can share.

Tell us what you know:
beaford.org/aicf

Browse more archive images:
beaford.org/thelostdecades


Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

19/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Theatre Workhouse and Multi Story Theatre Company on securing Arts Council England funding to bring ambitious new theatre making to Barnstaple and across North Devon.

This is such a positive and significant investment in the cultural life of the area, creating space for new stories, new collaborations and new opportunities for local artists and communities.

Tonight also sees the first Theatre Workhouse Scratch Night at Barnstaple Guildhall, the beginning of a regular space for local theatre makers to test ideas, share work in progress and connect with audiences. A brilliant opportunity for emerging and established artists alike.

Exciting times for theatre in North Devon. Give the Theatre Workhouse page a follow to keep up with performances, Scratch Nights and future opportunities to get involved.

Theatre Workhouse has received an Arts Council England grant to bring live theatre to venues across Barnstaple

18/05/2026

What a week with the O’Driscoll Collective in North Devon.

From workshops with prep and senior students at West Buckland School, to a session with nearly 40 students at Braunton Academy, a primary school workshop in Berrynarbor and an adult workshop in Braunton, the company brought energy, creativity and inspiration wherever they went. In between it all they squeezed in rehearsals ahead of an incredible packed performance in a beautiful barn in Berrynarbor on Friday night.

They even stayed on for a very special top secret community project on Saturday, working together in partnership with members from our local networks…more on that soon. Watch this space 👀

Huge thanks to all the teachers and staff who welcomed the company into their schools and sessions, and to Richard, Be and Salah for sharing their amazing barn and making everyone feel so welcome. Thanks too to our brilliant Berrynarbor promoter Fenella, Karen and the team at Berrynarbor Community Shop, Howaboutdave photography, The Dance Factory, Switchframe, Rebecca Varley Dance School and Rural Touring Dance Initiative for helping make the week happen.

And of course a huge thank you to the brilliant O’Driscoll Collective for bringing such generosity, talent and joy to every single moment of the week.

Busy, creative, inspiring and unforgettable.

14/05/2026

When your rehearsals get reviewed by livestock you know you’re in rural North Devon… 👀🐄

Fresh moves. Fresh hay.

Something OUTTA Nothing | O'Driscoll Collective lands in the barn tomorrow, Friday 15 May, Berrynarbor.

Tickets at beaford.org/events/son
Book before midnight tonight for a slightly cheaper advance price.