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  North Devon Festival 2006
North Devon is well known as a wonderful holiday destination as well as a fantastic place to live.
Its reputation as a cultural destination has grown with the success of the North Devon Festival, a major UK festival, which celebrates the rich and diverse cultural life of the area throughout the entire month of June.
The North Devon Festival’s events imaginatively highlight the region’s 300 miles of stunning coastline, designated areas of outstanding natural beauty, the wild magnificence of Exmoor and the traditional pastureland of the Ruby Country.
www.northdevonfestival.org   (230 words)

  
 North Devon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
North Devon is a local government district in Devon, England.
The largest employers in the area are the National Health Service, mainly through North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple, and the Ministry of Defence, at Royal Marines Base Chivenor and Arromanches Camp, Instow.
This means North Devon is ranked 318 out of 354 where rank 1 has the lowest percentage of white people and rank 354 has the highest percentage of white people.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/North_Devon   (632 words)

  
 Devon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Devon is a large county in South West England, bordered by Cornwall to the west, Dorset and Somerset to the east.
Devon has also given its name to a geological era: the Devonian era (the era before the carboniferous stage), so-called because the distinctive red-sandstone of Exmoor was studied by geologists here.
Devon and South Devon are breeds of cattle that originated in the county.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Devon   (1922 words)

  
 North Devon Holiday Cottages, Cottage in North Devon, Find a Holiday Cottage in North Devon with Marsdens.
Marsdens Cottage Holidays are the largest agency in the West Country with all their properties (including cottage north devon and north Devon cottages) inspected and graded by The English Tourism Council.
We cover the spectacular North Devon coastline including Croyde, Woolacombe, Mortehoe, Ilfracombe and Combe Martin as well as the stunning expanse of Exmoor and cottage north devon.
North Devon Karting Centre, Barnstaple : Enjoy racing on both 400m and 200m circuits, for beginners and experts.
www.marsdens.co.uk   (640 words)

  
 North American South Devon Association
The proof of superiority of F-1 South Devon females is documented by one of the most comprehensive studies of South Devon in the U.S. at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC), Clay Center, Nebraska.
The South Devon is the "maternal breed" needed by the American beef industry for the superior F-1 beef cow.
In 2004, a South Devon bull consigned by MJB South Devons, Lodge Grass, MT was the top gaining bull overall breeds, posting a 4.74 average daily gain, with a ratio of 127 and a weight per day of age of 3.71.
www.southdevon.com   (1672 words)

  
 North Devon Focus Picture Tour - Explore the Coast & "Country" Side of Bideford
Set against the backdrop of rolling hills, wooded valleys, steep cliffs and dramatic seascapes this is an ideal base for touring North Devon and visitors can choose to stay in a variety of accommodation from traditional bed and breakfast, caravan, camping and holiday parks, hotels and inns to self-catering cottage, apartment and farmhouse holidays.
The Atlantic Highway (A39) meanders through the countryside running parallel to this rugged section of the North Devon Heritage Coast which is steeped in history with tales of ancient mariners and smugglers.
North Devon's commercial centre, Barnstaple, is thirty minutes away, South Molton and Exmoor National Park approximately one hour.
thenorthdevonfocus.co.uk   (701 words)

  
 North Devon - Discover Devon
North Devon has some of the finest coastal scenery in the UK - from the deep wooded valleys or 'combes' that typify the Exmoor coastline to the large golden sandy beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton.
North Devon beaches make the area popular not only for family holidays but also for thousands of watersports enthusiasts who come all year round for surfing, kite-surfing, wind-surfing, kayaking and beach activities such as kite-buggying and sand yachting.
The South West Coast Path and Exmoor National Park also make walking in North Devon an opportunity not to be ignored, with some of Devon’s finest coast and countryside.
www.discoverdevon.com /devon-north.htm   (228 words)

  
 North Devon Council Home Page
Staff at North Devon District Council have raised £300 for a North Devon girl who lost her legs to meningitis.
A new range of Grants is available for property owners to improve the standard of private housing in North Devon.
North Devon District Council is producing its first Disability Equality Scheme in accordance with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 2005.
www.northdevon.gov.uk   (264 words)

  
 Stay North Devon - Home
As the Tourist Information Centre in North Devon's premier town we have gathered a massive information resource to assist those visiting this part of Devon.
The Barnstaple Tourist Information Centre would like to thank the North Devon District Council for its financial support over the last 18 years, in recent years through the North Devon Marketing Bureau who have allowed us to use some photographs from their picture library in the creation of this website.
north devon north devon accommodation north devon holiday barnstaple north devon coast croyde woolacombe devon farms devon cottages barnstaple information centre stay north devon
www.staynorthdevon.co.uk /home.htm   (397 words)

  
 North Devon Record Office
The North Devon Record Office was founded in 1988 and is a branch of the Devon Record Office, Exeter.
The North Devon Local Studies Library holds a large collection of books, magazines and pamphlets on a variety of local subjects as well as by local authors.
The North Devon Athenaeum is a privately-funded library with a large stock of both local and general books, local newspapers, maps, pamphlets, parish register transcripts, census returns, and a selection of archive material.
www.devon.gov.uk /north_record_office   (394 words)

  
 Stay North Devon - North Devon accommodation, North Devon coast holiday, Barnstaple, North Devon coast, Croyde, Devon ...
As the Tourist Information Centre in north devon croyde North Devon's premier town we have gathered a massive information resource to assist the tourist, this is so vast that it is now housed in a five-storey building in the centre of the town.
Over the last 20 years, this service north devon accommodation woolacombe has dealt with nearly 2.5 million enquirers.
Hunter Surf School based at Woolacombe; devon farms north devon holiday tel: 01271 870872 Surf Seekers surfing tuition based at Woolacombe; tel: 07977 924588 Surf South West surfing school based at Croyde; tel: 01271 890400 WALKING Coastal South West Coast Path: a continuous path (unbroken) along the whole of North Devon's 80 mile coastline.
www.staynorthdevon.co.uk   (1209 words)

  
 North Devon Gazette | North Devon News from your local newspaper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
A jolly fellow in red made an unexpected stop at the children's ward in North Devon District Hospital to spread some festive cheer among the young patients.
CPRE North Devon chairman Bob Barfoot said that the application by npower conflicted with i...
DEVON Wildlife Trust said thank you" this week to a North Devon family for their early Christmas present.
www.northdevongazette.co.uk /news.asp   (439 words)

  
 North Devon - the North Devon coast and Tamar valley @ Chycor Devon UK
In a beautiful, private corner of North Devon lies Watermouth Cove, set amidst 27 acres of spectacular coastline with its very own private headland and beach.
Self catering accommodation on the north Devon coast lies between the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly to the west and the dramatic wide sandy beach of Westward Ho!
Whilst hidden in a secluded valley in the beautiful North Devon countryside and near the historic town of Great Torrington is within easy reach of a number of good, safe beaches and many places of interest to all the family.
www.devon-connect.co.uk /area/northdevon.htm   (1659 words)

  
 birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
Devon has a wide variety of habitats, fertile estuaries break up the rugged coastline North and South, there is heathland in the East, both coniferous and deciduous woodland, hilly farmland and of course high moorland.
The Devon Wildlife Trust is the only independent organisation devoted solely to the conservation and care of wildlife and wild places throughout Devon.
We are aiming to rebuild the traditional devon banks, hedgerows and restore wildlife habitats for such creatures as owls, bats, badgers, foxes, rabbits and encourage new visitors such as hares, otters and dormice to take up residence.
www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/europe/england_devon.html   (3279 words)

  
 Holidays and short breaks in north devon -guide to beaches, towns, attractions, crafts,activities including golf, ...
North Devon in the West Country is a beautiful place
Countryways Holiday cottages are ideally located in North Devon to cater for those of you who require a more active holiday.
For "grown-up" visitors to north devon there are also top quality places to visit - Rosemoor Gardens, Arlington Court, Tapeley Park to name but a few.
www.devon-holiday.co.uk /devon.html   (292 words)

  
 Historical Records
The Devon Record Office at Exeter houses all types of historical records relating to the county of Devon, the city of Exeter, and east, mid and south Devon, including Torbay.
The North Devon Record Office at Barnstaple has a wide range of historical records for the North Devon area.
The Plymouth and West Devon Record Office holds records of the old borough and modern city of Plymouth, as well as the west Devon area.
www.devon.gov.uk /record_office.htm   (409 words)

  
 Devon
North Devon History, by Peter Christie, Gaskell 1995, ISBN 1 898546 08 8 (a collection of articles based on anecdotes gleaned from old newspapers).
North Devon and North Cornwall, by Millward and Robinson, Macmillan 1971
North Devon Pottery: the 17th century, by Alison Grant, University of Exeter 1983, ISBN 0 85989 129 1 (study of contemporary records and archeological finds at Bideford, Barnstaple and Fremington - not forgetting Jamestown, Virginia)
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/JBrannan/northdev.htm   (1628 words)

  
 North Devon Athletic Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
North Devon Athletic Club has its home at the Braunton Athletics Track, Braunton, North Devon, which is in the Southwest of England.
12 NDAC athletes represented Devon at the regional Sportshall Athletics Championships in Torbay.
NDAC held off a strong challenge from South Devon AC to finish in 2nd place overall after a 3rd place finish in the final meeting of the Sportshall season which included 16 individual wins on the day.
www.northdevonac.co.uk   (330 words)

  
 The Tarka Trail North Devon
The Tarka Trail, over 180 miles in length taking a looping route through North and Mid Devon, from the rugged Atlantic Coast, the estuaries of the two rivers of Tarka the otter fame, the Rivers Taw and Torridge through rural Devon Countryside onto the northern Slopes of Dartmoor, and the source of the River Taw.
Though the stretches of Trail from Bideford to Barnstaple are the most well used by cyclists, a cycle ride from Bideford to Torrington and on towards Meeth is equally delightful, taking in salt marsh, and the mellow North Devon countryside as the Trail heads inland along the floodplain of the Torridge.
Devon Cycle Bicycle Bike Hire Tarka Trail Cycles and helmets may be hired from outlets at Barnstaple, Bideford, Instow and Fremington Quay.
www.beautiful-devon.co.uk /tarka-trail.htm   (470 words)

  
 North Devon Green Party: Policy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
You'll be invited to attend meetings, join our discussion list, vote on issues, and contribute to our campaigns and policies for North Devon.
North Devon Green Party Manifesto for North Devon
Currently the vast majority of tourists arrive in North Devon by car.
www.northdevongreens.org.uk /policy.htm   (1143 words)

  
 North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Welcome to the North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The North Devon Coast was designated an AONB in 1959 and is comprised of two defined Heritage Coasts and covers approximately 171 sq.
The Hartland and North Devon Heritage Coasts together with the UNESCO Biosphere at Braunton Burrows make up one of the finest 'Protected Landscapes' in England.
www.northdevon-aonb.org.uk   (67 words)

  
 NORTH DEVON SKIP HIRE - Skip Hire in North Devon, recycling, waste management and disposal for Barnstaple, Bideford and ...
NORTH DEVON SKIP HIRE - Skip Hire in North Devon, recycling, waste management and disposal for Barnstaple, Bideford and Combe Martin.
We are one of the leading specialist skip hire companies in North Devon, providing both a domestic and commercial service.
All you have to do is let us know the type of waste materials you need to dispose of and we’ll take care of the rest.
www.northdevonskiphire.co.uk   (131 words)

  
 North Devon Food & Drink Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The winners of the annual Food and Drink Awards were announced at the Landmark Theatre (Ilfracombe).The Overall Winner for 2006 was The Grove Inn, Kings Nympton.
The Campaign is sponsored by Farm and Cottage Holidays and run by the North Devon Marketing Bureau.
And if you are looking to experience more of North Devon's delights, then take a look at our fantastic range of accommodation, attractions, and year-round events on www.northdevon.com.
www.northdevonfood.com /default.html   (162 words)

  
 North Devon self catering holiday cottages
A visit to these North Devon cottages is more than just a holiday - it's a place where the warmth of the welcome is equalled by the serenity of the surroundings.
These homely cottages are set in 8 acres of private grounds in the peaceful North Devon countryside, close to the old market town of Barnstaple.
The farm cottages are just a stone's throw from the stunning Atlantic coastline of North Devon and the wild open spaces of Exmoor.
www.humesfarm.co.uk   (193 words)

  
 North Devon Green Party   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The North Devon Green Party's Opening Statement to the Fullabrook Wind Farm Public Inquiry, 28th Nov 2006
"The North Devon Green Party are proud to be here as the only political party formally represented at this Inquiry.
The North Devon Green Party joins the chorus of dismay that greeted the publication of the First Great Western draft timetable for the Exmouth to Barnstaple line, echoing and amplifying the sentiments of, among others, the North Devon Rail Users Group.
www.northdevongreens.org.uk   (3729 words)

  
 Devon Holiday Accommodation - Cottages, B&B, Hotels, Self Catering
is situated in the counties of Devon and Somerset in South West England;.
Although it is one of the smaller National Parks the central plateau of open moorland is remote and spacious.
The South Hams lies on Devons south coast, between Torbay and Plymouth, and is mostly within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, encompassing stunning coastline, sweeping rivers and estuaries, golden beaches and rolling countryside.
www.devon-holiday.com   (675 words)

  
 North Devon Acupuncture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In addition to treating many types of pain, acupuncture can have an effect on other systems and functions within the body: the nervous system, allergies, skin disorders, urinary symptoms, digestive disorders and gynaecological problems.
Simon Walker is a registered midwife and runs an NHS maternity acupuncture practice for Northern Devon Healthcare Trust.
Pregnant women may be referred by their midwife or doctor or can self-refer by phoning the Maternity Unit at North Devon District Hospital on 01271 322612.
www.northdevonacupuncture.co.uk /index.html   (258 words)

  
 Self catering holiday cottages - Barnstaple Devon UK
Self catering holiday cottages - Barnstaple Devon UK Self catering holiday cottage accommodation for short breaks and holidays where dogs are welcome most of the year
Self-catering accommodation on a devon farm with one cottage suitable for wheelchair users.
The holiday cottages are within easy reach of Torrington, South Molton, Bideford, Barnstaple, Dartmoor, Exmoor as well as the north devon coast.
www.devon-holiday.co.uk   (247 words)

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