Local Guides
TS VALIANT, ROLLE QUAY, BARNSTAPLE, DEVON, EX31 1JE
They are Barnstaple Sea Cadets and part of the UK's largest maritime youth charity. Cadets go to sea, learn to sail and do adventure training, all on a nautical theme, plus get extra skills to give them a head start in life. TS Valiant has been in Barnstaple since 1946. They are currently located in the Sea Cadet hut at the end of Rolle Quay, next to the River Yeo (It's the place with all the sailing dinghies in it). Hundreds, if not thousands of Barnstaple people have been in Barnstaple Sea Cadets over the years. They have the Rivers Taw and Yeo right next to the unit and can regularly be seen boating on the River. They have an active Field Gun crew, who can be seen at many fetes across North Devon. They are an active unit who do all sorts of events from the Carnival to County parades.
Roundswell Community Centre, Gratton Way, Roundswell Industrial Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3NL
The Barnstaple Organ and Keyboard Club is now in its 50th year, having been formed in 1963. Like many clubs it has had mixed fortunes and changed names and venues many times. They currently have their home in the 'Roundswell Community Centre' which is part of the Sainsburys complex on the outskirts of Barnstaple close to the A39 (The Atlantic Highway). The Club enjoys a very supportive membership enabling top artistes to be engaged to entertain. Barnstaple and North Devon in particular attract many visitors at all times of the year -- if you are one of these, why not check out their programme and pay them a visit. They can assure you of a warm welcome.
27 Castle St, Barnstaple, EX31 1DR
From their full time school in Barnstaple, the Martial Arts School deliver Martial Arts training to the whole of North Devon, including Ilfracombe, South Molton, Braunton, Bideford, and of course Barnstaple itself. They combine the principles of timing, strong position and proper alignment to concentrate our inner power into the opponent’s weak line. At first we learn with overt and exaggerated movements against specific contrived attacks to quickly learn basic concepts. Once mastered, the practice becomes about perfecting the control of your own weight, fear and temperament. Aikido is holistic. Using ‘budo’ to improve yourself inside and out. Because of the non competitive nature of the training people of any size, shape, gender or age may train to a very high level.
Raleigh Meadow, Raleigh Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HY
Barnstaple & Pilton Cricket Club consider themselves to be a leading community cricket club, which is why they are designated as a Focus Club by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). This means that they are at the hub of the community network for cricket development, particularly for the benefit of children and young people. The Club’s aim is to foster and promote the sport of cricket at all levels within the community and within the sport, providing opportunities for recreation, coaching and competition.
Nicholas Everitt Park, Lowestoft, Suffolk, , NR33 9JR
Powerboat racing at Oulton Broad takes place every Thursday evening throughout the season with special meets also in the calendar.
Visit their website for up to date information and the current fixture list.
River Taw, , EX31
We are a community based rowing club that is open to anyone who wishes to row Pilot Gigs either socially or competitively. We also welcome membership from those who just wish to offer their support as social members without having to worry about actually rowing. Applications will be considered from adults of all ages and juniors from 11 -15 years.
Decoy Drive, The white church opposite the park, Hampden Park, East Sussex, BN22 9PP