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Welcome to Alwington

Alwington is an English civil parish within the district of Torridge and the county of Devon


Occupying a stunning part of the beautiful North Devon Heritage coast, the Parish of Alwington covers an area straddling the A39 road known as the Atlantic Highway. It stretches from the coast towards the River Yeo and includes the hamlets of Fairy Cross, Ford (with its quaintly-named Knotty Corner), Alwington and Woodtown. It also includes the privately-owned Portledge Estate, once home to the Pine-Coffin family.

Contact Information

Address
Alwington Parish Council
Withy Barn, Fairy Cross
Bideford
EX39 5DA

Forthcoming Meetings

News

Community

£120 raised for Old School Room

£120 was raised for the Old School Room following the Songs of Praise in August and to the BBQ that followed.

Community

Did you go to PYG ( Parkham Young Generation) in your youth?

 A reunion is planned.  

Parish Church

St.Andrew’s Church Services during August and September

St.Andrew’s Church Services at St. Andrew’s during August and September

Community

A message from Ellie Johns

I am going to Peru in October half term with a charity called Edukid, a charity which supports children’s access to education. By going on this trip it will allow me to learn directly about global issues like poverty.

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Events

Autumn Fair

The annual Autumn Fair is a chance to have a homemade pasty or a bowl of soup, have a chat, enjoy the Christmas stall, buy a lucky dip bag, books and jigsaw puzzles available to buy plus … Raising funds for St Andrew’s Church and the Old Schoolroom.

Songs of Praise

The Theme for this service is “the circle of life”. It will comprise of poetry, readings and songs around this theme.

Dynamix concert

A mixed programme of popular, spiritual, jazz and country music performed by a local choir. The concert is free but donations are welcomed (raising funds for St Andrew’s Church).

Coffee Morning

Come along for a drink and a chat

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People

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Area Information

Stats

Population Estimate 418
District Torridge
County Devon
Region South East
Country England
Postcode District EX39
Dialling Code 01237
Police Force Devon & Cornwall Police Force
Fire Authority Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
Health Area Royal Devon University Healthcare