September Highlights. Blackbeam Outdoor Cinema are Back at Baggy Point

After a sell out event in 2021, Blackbeam Cinematic Outdoor Cinema are returning to Baggy Point, Croyde with The Sequel! Two dates of Premier Outdoor Cinema on Friday 16th & Saturday 17th September 2022. Working in partnership with North Devon National Trust, Surfing England and Plastic Free North Devon to deliver another spectacular event.

With a stunning back drop, premium quality Cinema and audio experience screening Endless Summer II, along with some awesome hand picked short films. Don't miss out on this years aspirational Cinema event located at the beautiful Baggy Point, Croyde.

Friday 16th September 2022

Endless Summer II - Bruce Brown - 1994 - PG

Bruce Brown, king of surfing documentaries, returns after nearly thirty years to trace the steps of two young surfers to top surfing spots around the world. Along the way we see many of the people and locals Bruce visiting during the filming of Endless Summer.

Endless Summer II more than lives up to the hype of being a sequel, following in style from the original but taking a leap in quality and cinematography. An awesome film if you surf or not! 

Saturday 17th September 2022

Jaws 2 - Jeannot Szwarc - 1978 - PG

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water

Set 4 years after the shark attacks that left Amity Island reeling, Sheriff Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) finds new trouble lurking in the waters. Mayor Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) wants to rid the beach town of the stain on its reputation. But the disappearance of a pair of divers suggests that all is not right. When Sheriff Brody voices his warnings about holding a sailing competition, everyone thinks it's post-traumatic stress. That is, until a shark fin cuts through the water.

Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorising the waters.

Food  & Drink

During the event our very own Blackbeam Gintermission Bar will be open serving refreshing Gin & Tonics and Prosecco - you can pre order your drink to collect at the Blackbeam Bar when you purchase your cinema tickets online. A small selection of other drinks available to purchase on the day.

• Stoned Pizza will be on site serving up delicious wood fired pizzas, so come hungry, their pizzas really are as good as they look.

• The National Trust horse box will be available to keep you refreshed with hot and cold drinks and sweet treats 

Our good friends at Korev are kindly giving away a free can of cold Korev lager to the first 200 cinema ticket holders. 18+ to claim free Korev promotion. You may be asked for ID we operate at think 25 policy 

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Intermission music 

Curated by Dave Howell from Fat Cat Records and 130701 record label. Expect an eclectic mix of modern classical soundscapes to take you on a sonic journey between cinematic screenings. 

Short films

Screening a selection of handpicked short films that have links with the Northern Devon coast, surfing and the environment.

• Tom's Dream  - Presented by Studio Erma & directed by Jonny Dry

• Korev – commercial short

• Plastic Free North Devon - What Will You Do? Directed by Claire Moodie & Anne-Marie Everleigh

• dryrobe® Presents 'Rise Fierce - Sophie Hellyer produced by Mikey Corker

• Surfing England - 2022 English Surf SUP champs

• Surfing England - Sam Hopkins - SE JUNIORS at the Wave

• Richard Gregory for the National Trust - ' Why I Surf '

• The National Trust - High Brown

• Dark Side Of The Lens - Mickey Smith

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Location: Baggy Point, North Devon behind the National Trust Car Park, EX33 1FF

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Advance tickets available via - https://www.seetickets.com/tour/blackbeam-cinematic

Ticket add on available: Gintermission pre-paid 

Tanqueray Gin & Fever Tree Tonic

Ultimate Fizz - Prosecco

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More info> www.blackbeam.co.uk/blackbeam-outdoor-cinema/

 

Gates open: 18:00 - Screening starts: 19:30 

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Protect our Waves. Ben Howard "The Wolves" Video and Happy Feet

Great to hear Ben Howard's The Wolves on New Balance TV Campaign "Happy Feet" 30. Ben Howard released the single, ‘The Wolves’ on the 27th February 2012 through Island Records. It was taken from Ben’s top 10 debut album, ‘Every Kingdom’. 2011 was a hugely successful introduction to the music of Ben Howard. The young Devonshire singer-songwriter wrote his own story based on twelve months of relentless European and British touring, a string of radio-friendly, folk-informed singles, and an acclaimed debut album. Where his peers have become very British successes, Ben has been building a solid, fanatical fanbase across Europe, appearing on France’s hugely respected Taratata television programme alongside Coldplay, and selling out every show announced (including venue upgrades). In 2012 Ben will launch his music in America with ‘Every Kingdom’ finding a release in the Spring through Communion Records, with appearances at SXSW in Texas and a US tour already confirmed. Regularly compared to the likes of John Martyn, Donovan, and Bon Iver, Every Kingdom (produced by the band’s bassist and drummer Chris Bond), captures the rawness and intimacy of Ben’s live performance. The deftness of touch, the spellbinding nature of those six strings carefully finger-plucked, and Ben’s otherworldly vocal cries are spun and woven sublimely. ‘The Wolves’ was one of the songs that introduced Ben to the British public. Prior to Ben’s US live dates, he headlined a sold-out European & UK tour in February, which included two nights at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire. Another UK tour is expected later in the year. Ben Howard will be headlining the Goldcoast Ocean Fest in Croyde, North Devon June 2012.

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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY
“A debut album of beauty and vigour.”—Sunday Times
“Full of hard-won wisdom that belie his age…He’ll make listening to acoustic folk-tinged music feel like the first time.” —The Guardian
“Extraordinary”—The Independent
 "An unusually poetic songwriter revelling in his proximity to nature" - Uncut
"Howard is a YouTube phenomenon with a modern voice, an acoustic guitar and an original way of blending the two...Properly new music" - Word Magazine
"Every Kingdom has been one of the surprise hits of the year. A showcase for his earthy vocal grain and tingling guitar picking." - The Mirror
"Howard's effortless vocal sets him apart from everyone else taking a whack at the folk genre" - The Sun

Time out at Tamar Otter Sanctuary

I thought it was high time I got a photo of an otter considering my site, the North Devon Focus is all about the coast and countryside around Bideford Bay and the Torridge River which of course is most famous for being the location for Henry Williamson's novel "Tarka the Otter". Henry Williamson was inspired to write the novel when living in Georgeham a tiny village near Croyde Bay, now famous for it's glorious sandy beach and surfing. I know it's cheating but Otters are elusive and in all the years I have lived in North Devon I have never seen one on the river, so I headed out to see them up close at the Tamar Otter Sanctuary which is located at North Petherwin, Cornwall just over the Devon border. The centre is in a beautiful location and includes landscaped ponds in varying sizes for both British and Asian Short Clawed Otters. There are waterfowl lakes, owl aviaries, a nature walk and woodland walk. The most tranquil place was a spot by the old Quarry and waterfall within the woodland enclosure where Fallow Deer and Wallabies and smaller critters roam the grounds. Although I was looking forward to getting shots of the otters I was also delighted by the number and varied species of owls and waterfowl, many with tiny fluffy babies. The spectacular peacocks paraded around us in true carnival style. I shall be including a focus on the visit and more pictures on my main web site so check back for updates. Photos: Copyright Brett and Pat Adams