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We are a long established fundraising group
who donate any monies raised to local charities. We take part
in many local events, but our main events are always giant
themed Bonfires. Our last event staged in August 2005 was
a half size replica of Nelson's flagship HMS VICTORY.
It was built over 2 years as part of the 200th
anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar.
On the night of August 27th 2005 we set light
to the structure to stage our own celebration of the battle
and Nelson's historic victory. It was watched by 20,000+ people
and had outside broadcast teams there from most TV and media
organisation's including SKY who broadcast globally this year!.
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Great Torrington is a friendly, welcoming town, set in
the midst of rolling, unspoilt green countryside. An ancient
settlement extraordinarily sited on an inland cliff top
with steep drops down to the River Torridge below. This
impressive situation offers spectacular views. In the very
heart of Tarka Country, the wonderful landscape has remained
practically unchanged since Henry Williamson wrote his classic
novel “Tarka the Otter” in the 1920’s.
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The Plough Arts Centre provides exciting opportunities
for all people to experience a wide and vibrant range of
high quality arts events both as audience and participants.
Through creative partnerships the Plough Arts Centre is
a welcoming and dynamic venue for artistic expression and
education, responsive to the needs of the local community
and a beacon for the arts across North Devon - visible and
valued throughout the South West.
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Towards the end of the 12th century a 'large waste called
The Common'; was given to the people of Torrington. In 1889
the rights to this land were transferred, by an act of parliament,
to an elected Committee of Conservators. They now administer
365 acres of land surrounding the town on all but the eastern
side.
The area is freely accessible to all, and visitors can walk
the 20 miles of footpaths, ranging from the golf course
in the north; ancient wood and wild flower meadow in the
west; and dropping down to the beautiful river Torridge
valley to the south of the town. There is access from the
Tarka trail for walkers. Car parks are available off the
Bideford road to the west (old bowling green), and in Torrington
itself.
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The Torrington Town Traders are working with the support
of our local council to promote our town.
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Discover why Birchill
Holiday Cottages are so well located for visiting the
magnificent North Devon coastline, Exmoor and Dartmoor -
with Clovelly, RHS Rosemoor and the rugged splendour of
Lundy Island, all within easy reach
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The finest selection of personally inspected Holiday Cottages
in the West Country. Farm
& Cottage Holidays offer a diverse range of Devon
cottages, Cornwall cottages, Somerset cottages and Dorset
cottages, including cottages in Great Torrington.
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Local News for the Great Torrington Area and many more
useful links to local websites.
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Great Torrington Town Council
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