~Whats on in Ilfracombe – Local News~
New Research Reveals Which County Has the Best Campsites in Britain
New research reveals that Devon is the top-rated location in Britain for camping ahead of World Camping Day on the 29th of June. June 2025: New research into the UK’s…
The Big Lunch
Join in and let’s feed community spirit on 7-8 June! The Big Lunch is a one day get-together for neighbours – an idea from the Eden Project, made possible by…
Anti-tool theft partnership will help protect Ilfracombe tradespeople against theft
Specialist tool protection and insurance company ARMD and the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), which includes RGB Building Supplies, have entered a partnership to help protect local tradespeople from the…
North Devon will be able to enjoy free Sunday bus travel, but not for all
(Article from North Devon Gazette) Residents and visitors in North Devon will be able to enjoy free Sunday bus travel on certain routes this June, thanks to a partnership between…
Top author visits Ilfracombe for RNLI celebration
Number one bestselling author, Ann Cleeves, will return to Ilfracombe’s Landmark Theatre next month for a special 200-year RNLI anniversary event, and to mark the paperback publication of The Raging…
Ilfracombe volunteer receives BEM honour
A local volunteer in Ilfracombe has received a BEM for her work in the community. Ann Doody works tirelessly for the community and has been and is involved with so many aspects of the town.She will probably be best known for being seen on her hands and knees around the town weeding pavements and planting up flower tubs on the streets of Ilfracombe.She helped with the Ilfracombe In Bloom volunteers for years doing this work alongside other projects and good works. Ann was involved with the Hotelier Association many years ago when she ran a hotel in the town.She is always willing to help when something needs doing and this is evident in her work for Ilfracombe Rotary Club which she has been a member of since 2005. In 2011 she became the first female President of that club and is the current President having been recycled to do it all again. She continues to organise the running of St Nicholas Chapel for Ilfracombe Rotary as well as being involved with all other aspects of the club and its own community work.Other involvement has included Chair of the Tourism Association, organising the annual Ilfracombe catering exhibition, helping individuals when needed and getting involved in countless other volunteering activities around the town.Ann never asks for praise and is always keeping herself out of the limelight but has now been recognised in a well deserved Honour Award.Local News – The Ilfracombe Magazine…
Ilfracombe hotel acquired by international group
An Ilfracombe hotel has been purchased by a Southeast Asian hotel chain. The 99-bedroom Dilkhusa Hotel, which was also briefly used as a centre to house refugees, is now part…
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North Devon Gazette News
- Heart-broken North Devon farmers call for help to fight bluetongue outbreak
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by Tony Gussin on August 14, 2026 at 7:35 pmFarms across North Devon have been hit hard by the bluetongue disease and say the government is not doing enough to help as the livestock death toll grows. Warning: Contains some distressing images
- Barnstaple teenager’s death ‘not being treated as suspicious’ say police
by By The Newsroom on August 14, 2026 at 5:14 pmPolice say there is no evidence anyone else was involved in the death of Taylor Charlton, aged 14 and two people previously arrested are no longer suspects
Eden Project Communities – News
- 15 million turn out for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out as Brits cling on to sense of community
by Katie Wickison-Mapp on August 5, 2026 at 2:37 pmThe post 15 million turn out for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out as Brits cling on to sense of community appeared first on Eden Project communities.
- Community and volunteering – the key to a new sense of national optimism
by Katie Wickison-Mapp on June 24, 2026 at 2:22 pmThis 2026 report by Public First reveals what public opinion suggests about local pride, togetherness and the national mood The post Community and volunteering – the key to a new sense of national […]
- Community spirit shines through for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out 2026
by Katie Wickison-Mapp on June 8, 2026 at 2:33 pmMillions of people turned out for The Big Lunch 2025 - our celebration for neighbours and communities. The post Community spirit shines through for The Big Lunch and The Big Help Out 2026 appeared […]
- Getting over the first hurdle – how to start organising
by Katie Wickison-Mapp on April 9, 2026 at 2:48 pmThe post Getting over the first hurdle – how to start organising appeared first on Eden Project communities.
Ilfracombe Town Council
- Ilfracombe Community Awards – 2026
by Neil Ingram on August 11, 2026 at 1:13 pmExciting News! To better reflect the community we celebrate, Pride in Ilfracombe is now the Ilfracombe Community Awards Our values haven't changed. We'll continue to recognise and acknowledge the […]
- Available to View Now – August 2026
by Neil Ingram on August 11, 2026 at 10:41 amThe recording of the Full Council meeting that took place on Monday 10th August 2026 can now be viewed on the Ilfracombe Town Council YouTube channel 🎥 ⬇️ https://youtu.be/qNBw57kc3Ls The full […]
- Full Council Meetingby Kara Stevens on August 7, 2026 at 8:36 am
The next Ilfracombe Town Council full council meeting will take place at 7pm on Monday 10th August 2026, the Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street, EX34 9QB All members of the public are most welcome to […]
- Job Vacancy: Facilities Officerby Kara Stevens on July 23, 2026 at 10:36 am
CLOSING DATE: Friday 14th August 2026 Ilfracombe Town Council is seeking a reliable, motivated and hands-on Facilities Officer to help maintain and care for council-owned buildings, grounds and […]
