Local Clubs
Methodist Church Hall, Rhododendron Avenue, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2DL
Barnstaple Camera Club are always looking for new members both young & old and we offer a warm welcome to photographers both experienced and beginner.
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.
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.
The Fortescue Club, 23 Wrafton Road, Braunton, EX33 2BT
Braunton Camera Club meets in the winter season every Monday at 7.30–10.00 in the St Brannocks Rooms. The Club is affiliated to the WCPF (Western Counties Photographic Federation). Anyone who has an interest in making photographs is welcome at the Club. The winter programme consists of a mixture of talks, presentations and competitions. We invite guest speakers to the Club on a regular basis and also tap the rich resource of our own members. All the Club members are friendly people and very willing to share their photographic knowledge. In the summer members meet informally at a variety of photogenic venues in North Devon
The Fortescue Club, 23 Wrafton Road, Braunton, , EX33 2BT
Braunton Camera Club meets in the winter season every Monday at 7.30–10.00 in the St Brannocks Rooms. The Club is affiliated to the WCPF (Western Counties Photographic Federation). Anyone who has an interest in making photographs is welcome at the Club. The winter programme consists of a mixture of talks, presentations and competitions. We invite guest speakers to the Club on a regular basis and also tap the rich resource of our own members. All the Club members are friendly people and very willing to share their photographic knowledge. In the summer members meet informally at a variety of photogenic venues in North Devon.
Paul Dixon, Barnstaple, EX31
North Devon CTC are based in Barnstaple, and have a regular programme of Sunday rides. The rides start at 10.00am and the start point alternates between Barnstaple outside the North Devon Museum (opp.clock tower), Dolton Beacon (north of Winkleigh) or Bideford at Chapel Cottage, Landcross. Anybody is welcome to join and they are advised to take a drink and packed lunch. North Devon CTC member, Paul Zink, has compiled many cycle routes and uses GPS navigation on his bike. Fun and exercise in the great outdoors, taking in the spectacular North Devon sights.
Methodist Church Hall, Rhododendron Avenue, Sticklepath, Barnstaple, Devon., EX31 2DJ
The Society has been active since 1973. They host regular monthly meetings, hold public events and own not one, but two observatories, with large aperture telescopes and members that know how to use them.
At the club core is a knowledgeable and friendly group of astro-geeks that welcome new members and are happy to help those new to Astronomy as well as talk “shop” with the hardcore enthusiasts. Women make up one-third of the membership.
Tomlin Hall, Bickington, EX31 2JN
The North Devon British Motorcycle Owners Club is a group of people whose pastime is owning, and riding, or an interest in British motorcycles of any age.
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