Sponsors
http://www.bidefordtowncentre.co.uk
Thanks to all the local businesses who have either sponsored events, taken advertising space or given their support to Bideford Folk Festival
Aram Guitars
Kevin Aram makes the highest quality classical guitars here in North Devon. Visit his very interesting website to get a glimpse of how it’s done and who plays these magnificent guitars.
Tel +44(0)1805-601405 www.aramguitars.co.uk
Blanchards Home Hardware & Security
Home Hardware at competitive prices, always try Blanchards in Mill Street first. Plus they have a Gold ratified Security installation business.
Tel 01237-473084 www.homehardware.co.uk www.blanchardsecurity.com
Tantons Hotel
Tantons have been a good friend to the festival and they are the venue for several of the Festival events this year. Comfortable rooms, good food and a lovely view of the Torridge River. Good deals on rooms during the festival. Situated on the Western end of the Old Bridge
Tel 01237-473317 - www.tantonshotel.co.uk
The Royal Hotel
The Brend family have luxury Hotels all over Devon and Cornwall. The Royal Hotel is situated at the eastern end of the Old Bridge overlooking the river. A friendly welcome and a comfortable stay is assured
Tel 01237-472005 - reservations@royalbideford.co.uk
Jollyboat Brewery
Locally brewed real ales made from the highest quality West Country malts and Herefordshire Hops, lovely.
Tel 01237-424343 - www.quaffale.org.uk
Tone Zone Music Store
Adrian and Barbara are one of our main sponsors again this year in our friendly music shop. They are running an excellent promotion tying in with festival week, giving away a superb Crafter guitar to one of their lucky customers who visit the shop between now and the Concert in the Park on Sunday 20th. You can now shop online with them so you can buy from home.
Contact them on 01237-421166 or email info@tonezonemusic.co.uk
New for 2006 - Shop Online at www.tonezonemusic.co.uk
Tony Dixon Music
Tony Dixon makes the finest playing whistles and flutes at his workshop in Bideford. They are played by musicians in almost all the countries in the world, which is quite a recommendation. You can buy them at Tone Zone.
Tel 01237-422440 www.tonydixonmusic.co.uk
Walter Henrys Bookshop
Fabulously cool bookshop in the High Street, if you can't get the book you want they will probably be able to get it by tomorrow and at prices competitive with the chain bookshops.
Tel 01237-425727
Chopes Department Store
A family run shop in the High Street (Walter Henry's Bookshop is a subsidiary), Menswear, Women's fashion, soft furnishing, kitchenware, and lots more. The ideal place to look for a present (I've found).
Tel 01237-472091 www.chopes.co.uk
The Blacksmiths Arms
One of our main sponsors, The Blacksmiths Arms was the scene of the legendary Irish Night in 2005. A great pub venue lots of events there during the week loads of music and a watering hole and dance spot for the Morris Sides. A perfect stopping place if you are walking on the Tarka Trail and it is a very good place to have an inexpensive but tasty meal.
Tel 01237- 475982
Diamond Interiors
Diamond Interiors are situated on Caddsdown Industrial Estate, they’re tucked away on Farm Road and definitely worth a visit. They stock a wide range of Soft Furnishings, Decorating and Wallcoverings, Flooring, Ceramic Tiling for Bathroom, Kitchen floors and walls. They’ve got an interior designer; Kate Peacham, who will be happy to help you design, choose and create interiors for a lovely home.
Tel 01237-424155
Medina Gallery
Medina Gallery is in Mill Street. It always has an interesting window display, offers a wide stock of fine prints and is bursting with frames for framing your own work. They offer a framing service which is of the highest standard. A lovely place for a browse.
Tel 01237-476483
Ashore – design led jewellery & gifts
A small shop tastefully displaying beautiful jewellery and gifts. If you haven’t discovered it yet – it’s in Allhalland Street – pop in and see for yourself. It is the touch of class that Bideford deserves. Either Ashley or Hayley will be there to give you a friendly welcome.
Tel 01237-424747 www.ashorejewellery.co.uk info@ashorejewellery.co.uk
3 C’s Internet Café
3 C’s Internet Café in Cooper Street is right in the heart of Bideford. It serves excellent coffee and pastries and has the added advantage that you can check your emails or have a look at the festival website before you leave. You can sit inside or outside and enjoy a relaxing break.
Tel 01237-478881 www.threecs.net
FOTO QUICK
An excellent place to get your pictures developed whether they are digital or film. With a one hour and a 30 minute service available and loads of printing options and very efficient Foto Quick can do the whole job. They sell films, SD Memory Cards, batteries, frames, albums and they’ll do re-prints, enlargements and digital printing. Get your festival photos done here.
Glover Stanbury & Co – Chartered Accountants
One of the largest firms of Chartered Accountants in the North Devon area they have offices in Bideford and Barnstaple. Their associated firms have been established in the West Country for over 60 years and the recent history of the firm includes a management buy-out of the North Devon arm of international accountants Ernst & Young. They provide prompt audit, accounts preparation and tax compliance services but with the added ingredient of constructive advice and assistance to enable our clients to operate efficiently, profitably and successfully. They have been a great help to the festival in conjunction with Bideford Chamber of Commerce.
Tel 01237-471881 Bideford or 01271-375271 www.gloverstanbury.co.uk
Cafecino Plus
Cafecino Plus is a lovely restaurant and coffee shop on Mill Street . Featuring waitress service with a smile it is perfect for a lunchtime bite and for something special in the evening. It has an excellent menu and the food is always delicious and freshly prepared. A new addition is their first floor cocktail and lounge where you can relax and let the worries of the day float away. Wonderful!
Tel 01237473007 or visit www.caffecinoplus.com
Braddicks Furnishers
In Mill Street; this is an Aladdin's cave of a shop with carpets and furniture as far as the eye can see. Loads of choice and its worth looking into those little nooks and crannies upstairs where we bought ourselves a really nice three piece suite.
Tel 01237-472564
The Wool and Needlecraft Shop
This is the place to go if you require anything to do with needle work or knitting. In Mill Street, it is a fine example of niche marketing and another example of why you can get almost all the shopping you need in Bideford.
Torbridge Veterinary Centre
Torbridge are situated in pleasant premises at Caddsdown Industrial park and have a surgery in Torrington in New Road . They have a large and small animal practice and will treat your animal promptly and efficiently.
Tel 01237-472075
Bideford Carpet and Furnishing Centre
In Bridgeland Street the Carpet and Furnishing Centre has a lovely airy showroom with plenty of stock to choose from. Buy it and get it delivered, it couldn't be simpler.
Tel 01237-472951
David Wyre Jewellers
David donated the ‘Tappit Hen Tankard’ as a perpetual prize for the Poetry Competition last year. His Mill Street shop is a perfect oasis of calm, with friendly, helpful staff and beautifully displayed stock.
Tel 01237-477082
Lathwells Restaurant
Lathwells is an intimate and informal restaurant in Cooper Street. It’s popular with locals for fresh fish and local fare and serves a wide selection of local beers and ales. You can drop in for a meal but it is worth booking a table to avoid disappointment.
Tel 01237-476447
Bideford Folk Club
Bideford Folk Club happens every Thursday evening at the Joiners Arms in Market Place. The evening starts at 8pm and it’s a singaround with occasional guests three or four times a year. It is a very friendly club that welcomes visitors to the area and encourages those who are finding a folk voice and are new to singing to have a go. It’s best to check at Christmas time and the New Year as those are the only time the club may not be on a Thursday.
Tel Hilary on 01237-470792
Beran Instruments
Beran Instruments are a local company in Torrington, with an international market providing much needed employment in the Torridge area. They manufacture a range of Condition Monitoring and Transducer Calibration systems for use by industry. I am in over my head here technically. For more information
Tel 01805-624304 or visit www.beran.co.uk
Garlands Stationers
Garlands with their two shops in Allhalland Street; is just the place to buy anything you need with a huge stock of stationery and art and craft materials. It is a particularly good place to buy a Bear or other furry animal. Every time I go in there I feel like buying one of the furry things but I have to resist. You shouldn’t - treat yourself to a bear tomorrow.
Lovely friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you with your purchases.
Tel 01237-473736
Taylor Bros
Taylor Bros is an excellent shoe shop in Mill Street with a relaxed atmosphere where you can browse and try on a wide range of quality shoes, boots and slippers in comfort. They offer a shoe repair and key cutting service. Staff are always friendly and helpful.
Tel 01237-472820
Dan the Fish Man (from Clovelly)
My wife swears by Dan Garnett the Fish Man. His fish are fresh from the sea and locally caught, he can also tell you - if you need to know how - best to cook the different fish. Catch him in Bideford, Mill Street on a Friday 9am-1pm. You can also buy fresh fish from him at Hatherleigh Market on a Tuesday, Holsworthy Market on a Wednesday and South Molton Market on a Thursday at the same times.
Tel 01237-431401
Tarka Morris Men
An excellent men’s Morris side who terrorise the area, drink the pubs dry and who are renowned for their wonderful dancing. Seek them out as they roam the Inns and byways of Devon dancing and drinking, drinking and dancing. If you wish to join them and why not, there are many worse fates, call out to them in the street, telephone them or visit them on the interwebnetthing. Their Squire is John Blackburn and their Foreman is Martin Boyle.
Tel 01237-423716 www.tarkamorrismen.org.uk
Bear Street Pharmacy
Phil Heming of Bear Street Pharmacy is the philanthropist owner who cares very much for Folk music and dance. If you are in Barnstaple and need medication, attend a locally owned pharmacy that cares for the customer. Whenever I have had the need I have always found the staff helpful and knowledgeable. They are right behind the Queen Street Car Park through the arcade in Bear Street.
Tel 01271-342549 www.bearstreetpharmacy.co.uk
Top Deck Café
Claire and her lovely staff are again catering for us at the Baptist Church Lunchtime Cabaret Concert on Saturday, everybody remarked on the quality and taste of the food. also visit her bright and airy Top Deck premises half way up High Street. Claire has developed a unique and enjoyable menu of freshly cooked foods as well as serving lovely breakfasts. Look out for her themed evening meals.
Tel 01237-429942
Mill St. Deli
Specialists in local produce serving delicous freshly made sandwiches, salads, pies, quiches and a selection of snacks and hot and cold drinks. A full range of organically produced quality dairy products from West Hill Farm's grass fed cows. An excellent choice of West Country cheeses and much more. Marion, Sue, Barbara, Dave and Gemma are there to give you a warm welcome and advise you.
Tel 01237-459282 millstdeli@hotmail.com
Honeys Butchers
Honeys in Mill Street are a traditional, family run butcher's shop with another outlet in Parkham. Prompt service and good quality, fresh, tasty meat and what better recommendation can there be than that.
Tel 01237-451224
Heard Elliott Limited
Heard Elliott is the long-established Bideford motor company that runs Elliotts of Bideford, Heard Brothers, and also HB AutoMate. Elliotts, trading in Bideford since 1886, holds the Citroën franchise for North Devon and offers a wide selection of cars for sale in addition to carrying out MOT’s, servicing and repairs from its premises in Kingsley Road (next to Morrisons). Heard Brothers, in Queen Street off Jubilee Square right in the heart of the town is a Unipart Car Care Centre and offers MOT’s, all-makes servicing and repairs as well as used cars for sale. HB AutoMate is the all-makes parts and accessories shop on The Pill with highly knowledgeable staff and very competitive prices.
Heard Brothers: Tel 01237 424242
Elliotts of Bideford: Tel 01237-472546
HB AutoMate: Tel 01237 474344
Grenville Insurance Services Ltd
At the top of the High Street Grenville Insurance Services can insure you for almost anything. It is worth buying insurance locally for that extra bit of customer service that we know the big boys don't give.
Tel 01237-474806
Hockings Dairy Ice Cream
All I need to say about Hockings Dairy Ice Cream is that it is the best in the world. Made in North Devon , look out for their vans they are everywhere and treat yourself.
Tel 01237-474575 Fax and Answer phone 01237-429057
www.hockingsicecream.co.uk info@hockingsicecream.co.uk
