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Screen Reader

JAWS Screenreader

On of the most popular screen readers world wide is JAWS. It is now available for Windows Vista and the link below will take youto their site
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Windows World
Since most people use the Microsoft Product Range we have included a link to their accessibility page -
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(a useful FREE resource for users is a cd about accessibility)

A Walking Festival!

Rolling Hills of North Devon

The North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival is now in it's 10th year and has grown to become one of the largest walking festivals in the UK. We've organised 84 guided walks this Spring ranging from shorter 2 mile half day walks to more lengthy 10 mile routes, you're sure to find the perfect walk for you!

2010 will be the biggest festival ever!  More choice, with food walks, jeep safaris and more walks on bus routes.  From Lundy island to Dunkery Beacon  we're showcasing the very best of North Devon and Exmoor National Park!
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The Big Sheep

Happy Sheep on Northam Burroughs

When you're looking for things to do in Devon, The BIG Sheep is a great day out for the whole family. With so much to offer, everyone will enjoy their day out. As well as childrens' activities there's fun for adults too. There's a brewery for Dad, garden centre and sheepy shop for Mum, and of course Mum and Dad can run wild in the indoor playground and outdoor laser guns area too!!
We look forward to welcoming you to our fun filled family attraction. Our whole team is committed to ensuring that everyone in the family is guaranteed a truly great day out at our all weather attraction.

Situated on the North Devon coast just off the A39 Atlantic Highway two miles west of Bideford, The BIG Sheep is a leading member of Devon's Top Attractions (DATA) and known as one of the best family tourist attractions in Devon.

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Skern Lodge

Boat on the River

We provides a wide range of development training programmes, events and activities, suitable for people of all ages and abilities.

The business has been established since 1976 and has achieved fantastic results working with a wide variety of companies, organisations, schools and individuals. Groups, families and individuals are all welcome for half-day or full-day sessions or residential weekends and week stays.

We are located near to the beautiful fishing village of Appledore, near Bideford in North Devon, surrounded by rural farm land and are situated on one of Britain’s finest surfing coastlines.

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North Devon Festival 2010

Childrens Flags at Appledore Arts FestivalRecognised as being one of the top five events in the country by The Times, the North Devon Festival is a celebration of the rich cultural life of the area with dance, fairs, art, lifestyle, sport, theatre, comedy, and nature events happening throughout our rural idyll from coastline to moors over the month of June. The 2010 festival will see a unique explosion of creative energy with a mouth-watering line-up that includes Paul Merton, Shappi Khorsandi, Rick Wakeman, Chris Packham, Jacqui Dankworth, Brian Blessed, one of Alan Bennett’s finest plays The History Boys, Barnstaple Fringe including the exciting and ever-evolving Fringe Theatrefest, Appledore Visual Arts Festival, and of course Lynton and Lymouth Music Festival and GoldCoast Oceanfest (headlined by The Magic Numbers). We’re getting really excited about The Movie Bus – a unique 1967 mobile cinema, a retro-futuristic vehicle which is going to be screening a series of archive films of the local area which will be roaming around visiting communities far and wide.

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The Milky Way Adventure Park

Fun on the Water

If you’re looking for fun days out and things to do in Devon, The Milky Way Adventure Park has it all! Ride the Cosmic Typhoon Devon’s tallest, fastest & longest roller coaster. Have a wild time in North Devon’s biggest indoor adventure play area with assault courses & slides built for adults & children. Kick back & watch our amazing live shows featuring Merlin from Britain’s Got Talent, plus fantastic displays from the North Devon Bird of Prey Centre.

At The Milky Way we’ve got attractions to suit all ages, whatever the weather. With over 85,000 sq ft of indoor fun & acres of outdoor activities, The Milky Way theme park is the biggest all weather, family day out in North Devon! There are so many things to do plus ALL the rides are included in the entrance fee! Your adventure awaits... are you ready?
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Atlantic Village

Atlantic Village Shopping Centre

North Devon’s unique outlet shopping village. If you are looking for great savings then Atlantic Village Outlet Centre is the place that’s always worth the trip. With over 35 stores offering up to 50% off rrp and more every day, giving you massive savings on High Street prices you’ll find a huge choice of famous name brands at incredible discounts and you’re sure to pick up a bargain.

The stores are all set undercover, beneath a beautiful glazed mall which provides you with a truly outstanding shopping environment – whatever the weather.

Located within 2 miles of Bideford, North Devon off the main A39 Atlantic Highway and with 700 free car parking spaces as well as dedicated coach parking there really is no better place for hassle free shopping.

Atlantic Village has its own purpose built leisure attractions, providing great entertainment for all members of the family – whatever their age! Set in four acres of stunning nautical theming, Atlantis Adventure Park combines an imaginative mix of high quality attractions, providing fun and entertainment for all.
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Bideford Town Guide

The new Town Guide can be downloaded from the web site and hard copies are available throughout the town. It is packed with information and great for those of you wanting to deliver information in hard copy form!

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Town Council NewsletterDownload the latest edition of the Town Council Newsletter - Hard copies can also be obtained from the library or the Town Hall or you can view an online version by following the link below. Also distributed through local newspapers....Download the latest newsletter