Monday, 15 August 2022

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.

Blackbeam Outdoor Cinema are Back at Baggy Point

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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Ticket add on available: Gintermission pre-paid 
Tanqueray Gin & Fever Tree Tonic
Ultimate Fizz - Prosecco
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Gates open: 18:00 - Screening starts: 19:30 

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Blackbeam Outdoor Cinema are Back at Baggy Point

Wednesday, 13 July 2022

Summer Signings. Devon author, Liz Shakespeare bringing new life to Devon's past.

One Devon author is looking forward to a busy summer. Liz Shakespeare, who specialises in breathing life into true stories from Devon’s past, will be attending a number of events this summer to sign copies of her books and to talk to members of the public.

Liz said, ‘Writing is a solitary activity, so I really look forward to opportunities to meet readers when I give talks or attend book signings throughout Devon.’

She has written six books set in Devon, bringing to life the stories she finds in old newspapers, on gravestones and in parish records. Liz has a long Devon ancestry which she feels has given her a good understanding of the county and its people. Her most recent book The Song of the Skylark tells the true story of a young girl who was sent out as a parish apprentice to work on a remote Devon farm.

‘I am currently working on my seventh book,’ Liz said. ‘Each book takes around three years to research and write, so it will be a while before this one is ready to publish.’

Liz will be signing copies of all six of her books at the following events:

  • Magpie Marquee at the Mid-Devon Show on July 23rd
  • North Devon Show on August 3rd
  • Appledore Food and Craft Market on August 6th
  • Hartland Farmers’ Market on August 7th
  • Okehampton Show on August 11th
  • Chagford Show on August 18th
  • Ashwater Show on August 20th
  • North Molton Country Fair on August 21st
  • Holsworthy Show on August 25th
  • Torridge Art and Craft Market on August 27th
  • Lustleigh Show on August 29th
  • Appledore Food and Craft Market on September 3rd
  • Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast on September 4th
Liz’s books can also be ordered post-free from her website www.lizshakespeare.co.uk

Eventful Summer for Devon Author, Liz Shakespeare
Author, Liz Shakespeare and her Books from Devon
Devon author, Liz Shakespeare at the Mid-Devon Show 2019.. 
Devon author, Liz Shakespeare at the Mid-Devon Show 2019.

Liz’s books can also be ordered post-free from her website

Devon author, Liz Shakespeare

Thursday, 9 June 2022

Letting off steam at Woody Bay Station for Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday 2022

Far from the madding bank holiday beach crowds, we enjoyed a sunny start to the Platinum Jubilee weekend with a visit to Woody Bay Station in the heart of Exmoor National Park.


Pristine is the only word you can use to describe, the locomotive and carriages of the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway lovingly restored by a team of volunteers. We were greeted by a smiling bowler-hatted “Stan” aka Stan Laurel from 'Laurel and Hardy do Devon' and the smart uniformed Station Master before boarding the train.

A delightful trip on the narrow-gauge track rolling through stunning Exmoor countryside, with views out the window across the land with sheep and gamboling lambs, to the coast. Green fields all the way to Killington Lane Halt with a short rest to step out and enjoy the scenery while the engine shunted its way up and back for the return. Keeping up with railway protocol, a poignant moment captured when the “Token” was exchanged between the signalman and the engine driver. Even more poignant as this was the driver’s first time in charge of the train watched over by his long experienced mate. The Station building was bedecked with bunting and flags, Platinum Jubilee cupcakes and a right royal HM70 celebration cake with her majesty’s smile taking centre stage.

Your ticket is valid for the day giving you the option to ride the train as many times as you like, there are plenty of the heritage carriages so you don’t need to share with strangers if you don’t want to, there is even a first class carriage right behind the engine. Educational for schools and railway enthusiasts, fun for families and those with four-legged friends are welcome to go walkies on the Woodland Trail.

Chuffing sound, the puff of smoke and the toot of the whistle ……nostalgia …..pure magic.

Please scroll down for links to the Woody Bay Station website, information and history of the railway and how you can support the Railway Trust’s plans to extend the track bed.

Full Steam Ahead at Woody Bay Station - Photo copyright Brett Adams (All Rights Reserved)
Full steam ahead
Letting off Steam for the Platinum Jubilee at Woody Bay Station. Photos copyright Pat and Brett Adams (All Rights Reserved)
Platinum Jubilee Cakes in honour of Her Majesty 
Letting off Steam for the Platinum Jubilee at Woody Bay Station. Photos copyright Pat and Brett Adams (All Rights Reserved)
 Handing over the token at Killington Lane Halt
Laurel without Hardy do Devon. Full Steam Ahead at Woody Bay Station - Photo copyright Pat Adams (All Rights Reserved)
Movie legend look-a-like on the platform
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  • The only steam railway in the UK where passengers travel in Victorian railway carriages designed in the 1890s
  • Steam trains through rolling countryside, with views out to wild moorland and the rugged coastline.
  • Originally opened in 1898, and closed in 1935; what you can see today at Woody Bay is just the beginning of an exciting project to rebuild one of the world's most famous and picturesque narrow-gauge railways; the legendary Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.
  • You board your train - comprised of restored heritage carriages - at Woody Bay Station, and travel to Killington Lane and back on a two-mile round trip behind a narrow-gauge steam locomotive.
>Planning News Update 18th May 2022 | The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway (lynton-rail.co.uk)



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