Friday 11 March 2022

Community Spirit. Get ready for an action-packed Bideford Soapbox Derby 2022

We have all seen the one on T.V, well get ready for Bideford’s very own version of the Soapbox Derby packed with all the spills and thrills, carnage and calamities that come with a derby. Come and witness man and his handbuilt machine battle it out to be crowned champion of the steep Bideford High Street course, whilst skilfully driving up, over and around stratigically placed obstacles all in aid of charity.

With a stage, live music, food, drink and stalls for all to enjoy come along, watch the action unfold and be a part of BSBD amazing journey and enjoy the “jaw dropping” action for free!

Bideford Soapbox Derby 19th June 2022 from 12 until finish
In aid of a great charity ChemoHero.

The fantastic photos showing the real community spirit of the colourful event above were captured at the 2021 event by Andy Francis, Tarkography

To Enter please email for an application pack: it is filling up fast.
If you want a stall, sponsor the event or have an advert in our program please
Email bidefordsoapboxderby@gmail.com
Bideford SoapBox Derby 2021 - Photo copyright Tarkatography by Andy Francis (All Rights Reserved)Bideford SoapBox Derby 2021 - Photo credit Andy Francis

Bideford SoapBox Derby 2021 - Photo copyright Tarkatography by Andy Francis (All Rights Reserved)Bideford SoapBox Derby 2021 - Photo credit Andy Francis

Bideford SoapBox Derby 2021 - Photo copyright Tarkatography by Andy Francis (All Rights Reserved)
Bideford SoapBox Derby 2021 - Photo credit Andy Francis

Bideford SoapBox Derby 2021 - Photo copyright Tarkatography by Andy Francis (All Rights Reserved)Bideford SoapBox Derby 2021 - Photo credit Andy Francis

Bideford Soapbox Derby
About Bideford Soapbox Derby
This is a community event raising funds for ChemoHero. The event would not be possible without the support from family, friends, volunteers, businesses and everyone involved! ,
 
Contact BSBD

Email: bidefordsoapboxderby@gmail.com
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Bideford SoapBox Derby 2021 - All photos copyright Andy Francis Tarkatography (All Rights Reserved)

Tuesday 22 February 2022

Happy Twosday

Whatever way up the 22nd February 2022 is a very special day. A "Once in a lifetime" day and there won't be another one like it for 200 years.

Palindrone Day is when the day’s date can be read the same way forwards or backwards.

I looked out the window to see the moon setting around 8am and took a shot of the golden sky at sundown.

Happy #twosday 2222222

Male Bullfinch -  bright sight for a special day #22222

 He’s weathered the storms. A bright sight for a special day #22222.-

Happy #twosday 2222222. Watching the sun going down on Palindrome Day
Happy #twosday 2222222. Watching the sun going down on Palindrome Day

HAPPY NEWS

22.02.2022: social media gets excited over palindrome ‘Twosday’ >The Guardian

Wednesday 9 February 2022

Winter drops at RHS Garden Rosemoor.

Well we've certainly seen some dark and moody times of late so where better to enjoy some vibrant colour on a rainy Winter's day. Gold and crimson hues and a dash of green as the Snowdrops emerge underneath the Dogwood. Leafless but not lifeless, Cornus alba 'Sibrica' sets the scene beside and just beyond the lake. From peaceful Japanese tranquility to hilarious looking spikey haired "Flowerpot Men" a walk around certainly lifts the spirits.

Japanese Stone Lantern at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Photo copyright Pat Adams North Devon Focus (All Rights Reserved)

Japanese Lantern under the early flowering Cherry

Winter Portraits at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Photo copyright Pat Adams North Devon Focus (All Rights Reserved)
 Sharp Focus - Spikey-haired 'Flower Pot Men'  & Snowdrops amidst the Fiery Crimson Dogwood

The Lake at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Photo copyright Pat Adams North Devon Focus (All Rights Reserved)
The Lake
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Just a  few of the colourful highlights which caught my eye on a stoll around RHS Garden Rosemoor on a Winter's Day - Photos credit Pat Adams North Devon Focus