Scene & Heard
Lots of new CDs and DVDs in the Library* this month. Come along and have a look. You`ll be amazed what you can hire, for a full week, with prices ranging from £1 - £3 for a DVD, and only £1 for a CD. Here is just a taster.

Alexandra Burke – Overcome (CD)
This lady has talent. She is funny, festy, charming and above all she can sing. I am confident that, like Leona Lewis from the same show, this is not the last we shall hear from Alexandra.
Bon Jovi – The Circle (CD)
This is probably the best Bon Jovi album for a decade. The more you listen to it the more you realise what a class album this is. The are some differing reviews out there, but give it a chance.
Cheryl Cole – 3 Words (CD)
This album gets better with every listen. Despite being over-popularised thanks to the X Factor, and the following backlash, Cheryl has produced a punchy album, not really totally R & B, but with dancey-pop mixed in, and is no worse for that.
Terminator Salvation (DVD)
With Christian Bale (Batman) taking the role of John Connor, this film delivers hands down, and the camera work and special effects are quite breathtaking. Follows Connor`s war against Skynet and the machines, with the aid of a death row prisoner (played by Sam Worthington) who has donated his body to science. Stunning and relentless action which ticks all boxes.
Dorian Gray (DVD)
I feel that this films captures the spirit of Oscar Wilde`s intent, and is the best version of the 'Picture of Dorian Gray' that I have ever seen, the black and white version coming a close second. An exceptional, intelligent and interesting film. Colin Firth is excellent as the despotic Lord Henry who initially leads a naïve Dorian astray.
Knowing (DVD)
This is an apocalyptic scenario on a grand scale. Starts in 1959 with a troubled young girl contributing something to a school`s time capsule – fast forward 50 years and it all kicks off. Throw in a few aliens, add the end of the world, and some amazing action and special effects, and you have a truly roller-coaster ride of a film. A bit far fetched, but just suspend all belief and enjoy.
*In Bideford library, but for a small fee you can order these from any Devon library of your choice
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Victor Winstone
It was with great sadness that 'Buzz' learned of the death of Victor (HVF Winstone) on Wednesday February 10th.He was a notable Bideford author of national renown, who had just completed his last book .'War without end '. This was the culmination of a lifetime of literary achievements,some of which are listed below :-

Captain Shakespear: A Portrait Jonathan Cape (1976)
Gertrude Bell: A Biography Jonathan Cape (1976)
The Illicit Adventurer . The Story of Political and Military Intelligence in the Middle East from 1898 to 1926 : Jonathan Cape (1982)
Diaries of Parker Pasha (ed.) Quartet (1982)
Howard Carter and the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun : Constable 1991
Woolley of Ur : Secker and Warburg (1990)
Lady Anne Blunt Manchester: Barzan Publishing (2003)


Our thoughts are with his family, and particularly Joan, his wife of more than 60 years -they met on VE day....
 

   Winner of the Christmas competition
On the right is the photograph of the winner of the caption competition, Marion Richards with her husband with an original framed photograph of the photo in December's Buzz

'Award winning photographer Graham Hobbs would like to thank everyone who entered the competition but of course there could only be one winner '
www.grahamhobbsphotography.co.uk



The Torridge Male Voice Choir
The TMVC is an amalgamation of the former choirs from Bideford and Hartland, and now comprises voices from the Hartland, Woolsery, Bideford and surrounding areas, with our MD and keyboard player. We sing to support local events, charities and good causes.
Think you can’t sing? Well, you can. Singing lifts your spirits, is a great community activity and provides a good social outlet. The Torridge boys meet at 8pm every Tuesday at Woolsery Community Hall
Everyone is welcome. Do take a look at our website www.torridgemvc.co.uk or contact Derek (01409 281196) or Andy (01237 440055) if you’d like to know more.


Bideford's LGBT night - the Bideford Big Bender Bash- is a year old this month! To celebrate we will be having an extra special Bash on FRIDAY 5th March in the function room above Laceys Bar in Bridge Street from 8pm till 1am. There will be music, food, a raffle and a quiz as well as optional fancy dress with prizes for the best outfits. Please note the new day and venue.. From March onwards the Bash will be held on the first FRIDAY of every month in the function room above Laceys. If you have any questions then please email us at bidefordbenders@hotmail.co.uk


Need more volunteers? Baffled by CRBs or the New Vetting and Barring Scheme?
The Devon Association of CVS are offering time and expertise on a range of volunteering issues to small (income under £40k) community and voluntary groups in your Parish. You may want to find out more about the Vetting and Barring Scheme or help with recruiting more volunteers – if so, we can help! You will also be able to access regular updates on volunteering issues and have the opportunity to link in to local networks if you want to. Interested? Contact Jenny Fish, County Co-ordinator by email, jennyf@torridgecvs.org.uk or telephone 01237 471136 and a local worker from Torridge CVS (TTVS) will arrange to come and see you.


Funding : The fundamentals
6pm – 9pm Wednesday 17th March 2010
Pollyfields Centre, Bideford“An evening session on the key steps to developing a more successful funding base for your organisation” funded by Devon Community Foundation. For more details and to reserve a place 01392 383443 Fax: 01392 382062 email: gail@devonrcc.org.uk