Culture News & Updates
- 21st March 2017
An hour less in bed for some, an hour extra daylight to do what they want with before bed for others! The nation is divided about British Summer Time (BST), should we keep it or not?
- 22nd February 2017
Shrove Tuesday (also known as Shrovetide Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday and Pancake Day) is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is determined by Easter; its date changes annually. Will you be making pancakes in Barnstaple or anywhere else in North Devon?
Lila Dance's The Deluge is being brought to Braunton on April 8th. YOU are invited to take part in a SPECTACULAR DANCE THEATRE PERFORMANCE. Whether you are 8 or 108 this will be a showstopper and you could be the heart of it.
- 30th January 2017
Living along the most beautiful coastline has its perks but do you follow the tide times and know how they could impact you?
Americans will gather to celebrate Independence Day on Monday 4th July, which marks an event of massive historical significance for their country. These are the origins of America's biggest holiday.
Saint Patrick's Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated annually on 17th March, the death date of the most commonly-recognised patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick.
- 22nd February 2016
North Devon's local businesses always have fabulous ideas for gifts and accessories! This year is no exception and they are doing us proud yet again. If you are struggling for gift ideas or need something unique then we may have some ideas to help you!
- 10th November 2015
The Barnstaple Stories event will be an opportunity for people to come along and share their own memories and pictures of Barnstaple in days gone by.
- 10th November 2015
With the effects of bullying lasting years into the future let’s take the opportunity with the anti –bullying alliance to rid bullying, so every child in North Devon has a happy childhood.
Devon is a large county and the present North Devon Record Office and Local Studies Centre provides a local and family history facility for both local people and visitors from across the world. Right now it needs your help as it’s under risk of vanishing.