What's On Bideford. Summer Highlights at last at The Burton at Bideford.

As we celebrate the 17th May and look forward to the end of lockdown, we are so happy to let you know about the new exhibitions at the Burton Art Gallery.

17th May -27th June 

Exhibition: Woodlands, Wastelands & Waterways - Lucy McLauchlan 

This exhibition showcases the work of international artist, Lucy McLauchlan. The works on display capture specific moments spent wandering amongst urban woodlands, wastelands and waterways. Emerging from a background in mural painting, Lucy's work evolves directly through the very physical act of painting and printing outside within the elements and all that entails. FREE entry. 

17th May-4th July 

Art Exhibition 

An ever-popular annual exhibition showcases over 100 works: an eclectic mix of painting, sculpture, textiles, printmaking, ceramics and more. The exhibition includes work by many of the region's best artists, both professional and amateur. The Ken Doughty prize (a commemoration of the past president) is awarded to an outstanding and excellent artwork chosen from the exhibition. Work will be available to buy during the exhibition.

The Burton at Bideford. Photo credit Brett Adams

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The Burton at Bideford Art Gallery and Museum,

Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QQ

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Tel No: 01237 471455 

Email: info@theburton.org 

Maritime Heritage Links. The Kathleen and May, The Maritime Trust and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

A look back at the Kathleen and May, “one of the UK’s last working wooden hulled three-masted topsail schooner”. 

In 1969 the HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who had been instrumental in the rescue and restoration of Cutty Sark, started the Maritime Trust as a means of preserving other significant British ships, with Kathleen and May, an early object of the Trust’s attention, as a national icon.  She was officially classified by the Arts Council as a National Treasure and at the HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh’s behest, took part in the 2012 River Pageant to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.

The vessel was purchased by the late Bideford councillor and businessman, Steve Clarke in 1998. He spent 12 years lovingly restoring the then 100-year-old three-masted vessel, battling to keep her in Bideford where she was berthed at Brunswick Wharf. In 2008, Mr Clarke was awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for his services to maritime heritage to the community in Bideford. “The Kathleen and May left Bideford in May 2011, after a 13-month struggle by Mr Clarke to keep her berthed at Brunswick Wharf…”

“The 110-year-old vessel, is one of the famous tall ships listed in the Core Collection on the UK National Historic Ships Register, alongside such vessels as the Cutty Sark and HMS Victory".

RIP HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 10June 1921-9 April 2021

First and Last: I took the photos below at the Bideford Water Festival in 2010 recording the first appearance of the new Tamar-class Appledore Lifeboat Mollie Hunt and the last for the Kathleen and May.

Kathleen and May at Bideford Water Festival 2010. Photo credit Pat Adams North Devon Focus (All Rights Reserved)

Kathleen and May alongside Bideford Quay 2010. Photo credit Pat Adams North Devon Focus (All Rights Reserved)

Kathleen and May alongside Bideford Quay 2010. Photo credit Pat Adams North Devon Focus (All Rights Reserved)

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**If you have any news updates on the Kathleen and May  do leave a comment.**

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 The above historical information on the Kathleen and May is attributed to various sources including:

nationalhistoricships.org.uk 

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kathleenandmay.co.uk

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northdevongazette.co.uk

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JOB SEARCH. Ifracombe Yacht Club are recruiting. An exciting opportunity to become part of a welcoming and friendly club

Ilfracombe Yacht Club seek an experienced person to assist in the management and operation of all aspects of the club bar, galley, staff and premises.

ASSISTANT STEWARD

An exciting opportunity to become part of a welcoming and friendly club

 

The successful applicant will be expected to have a Personal Alcohol Licence.
 

Post to include weekdays, evenings and weekends on rotation.

An appropriate salary will be offered.

Please send a full C.V. with a covering letter stating how you think you would be suitable for this post to:-

The Secretary, Ilfracombe Yacht Club
The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ
or iyc@btinternet.com
Closing date – Friday 16 April 2021

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GENERAL BAR STAFF
In addition, we also have several vacancies for supporting bar staff who must have suitable experience of all aspects of bar work and be flexible towards shift work, hours may vary according to requirements, appropriate salary will be offered.
Please send a full C.V. with a covering letter as above

Ilfracombe Yacht Club

The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ

  https://www.ilfracombeyachtclub.co.uk/