Informal Service - Growing in Faith

4.30pm on 26th July at St Michael's.  An informal service with prayer, Bible reading, discussion and some singing. Everyone welcome. Teas and coffees provided at the start. For more info: email anthony.llm.alphington@gmail.com 

Bubble Church

9.30-10am on the 3rd Sunday of every month (next on 16th August) at St Michael's. Bubble Church is a free, puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-food-fuelled, 30 minutes kids & families' adventure. Book if possible at https://www.alphingtonstmichaels.org/bubblechurch/ 

Wimbledon Afternoon Tea

Available between 2 and 4pm throughout June and July at Exminster Golf Club. Sandwiches, pasties, sausage rolls, Victoria sponge, strawberry pavlova, strawberry profiterole, fruit scone & clotted cream and Champagne sorbet. All for £18. Bookings: 01392 833838. Dress code: Wimbledon whites!

Waterside Sessions - Free Thursday Evening Concerts

7.30pm on Thursdays in June and July from the 11th in various locations along the Quay at Exeter or Topsham. FREE outdoor entertainment from Lympstone Band. Expect a mix of brass band favourites, big modern hits, and feel‑good summer music.  For more info: www.lympstoneband.com 

Dynamix 'We Know the Way' Summer Concert

7.30-9.30pm on Wednesday 22nd July at St Michael's & All Angels, Heavitree, Exeter. The invitation is to join Dynamix for an evening of summer classics with the added theme of 'languages', this year.

Listen to songs sung in Welsh, Polynesian & Italian.

Sit back with a pimms and enjoy the evening.

All in aid of St Michael’s Church & Alphington Village Community Centre.

Tickets: £6-12 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dynamix-exeter-present-we-know-the-way-concert-tickets-1990957685031?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawSU9sxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe9mM7rHtc-0hSCg3oZ9ollhkcOSVb3RBfaApYPIelPByVfNbDop20I5rXNW4_aem_cqj0jisKACAziMKaldaiPg 

Talk by Simon Dell on the Georgian Improvers of Dartmoor

7.30pm on Monday 27th July at Shillingford Village Hall. Shillingford Local History Society are hosting well-known local author and Dartmoor Guide Simon Dell will tell us about ambitious attempts 200 years ago to turn the moorlands of Dartmoor into productive agricultural land. His talk will cover the changes to life and industry on Dartmoor from the 18th Century onwards and the improvements in mechanisation and agriculture during that time.

All welcome. £4 for non-members.

Hawaiian Luau Aloha Party

from 5pm on Saturday 22nd August at Alphington's Royal British Legion.  Hawaiian shirts/T-shirts compulsory!

Alphington Over 60s Coach Trip

Tuesday, 1st September, 9.30am pick-up from Alphington. Trip to Weymouth with a stop off for coffee in West Bay on the way, returning late afternoon/evening. £19 (subject to change) in cash on booking with Pat at Chatterbox on a Friday 9-11am or arranged by phoning her on 01392 439971 or 07846 038895.

Murder Mystery Night

6.30pm till late on Saturday 19th September at Exminster Golf Centre. £10 per person. Theatre-style event with great prizes for Best Detective and best Wild West themed fancy dress. Book at the bar or by what's app to 07828 084675.

Silent Disco

from 8pm till late on Saturday 3rd October at Alphington Football Club. Run by the U15 team raising money for their Barcelona tour.

Silver Jewellery Workshops 3-4 times a year. Half/full days, various days. Contact: info@mobilejewelleryschool.co.uk 07920 095748 Mobile Jewellery School

Crotchet Group 7-9pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Stowey Arms, Exminster, EX6 8AT. Beginners to experienced all welcome. Tea and Coffee available to purchase from the bar.

Brownies Tuesdays 5.30-6.30pm and 6.30-7.30pm (Term-time) (Girls 7-10 years) in the Community Centre. Contact: Jo Shute alphingtonbrownies@hotmail.co.uk 

Scouts Fridays 7-9pm for Boys & Girls 10.5-14 years in Scout HQ, Clapperbrook Lane. Contact: Lee Canniff 07568 073633 or email Chris at gsl17thexeter@btinternet.com www.17thexeterscouts.org 

Jong Yeong Taekwondo Intermediate Class Mondays 6-7pm ( aged 8+ years) in Village Hall. Contact: Tony jongyeongtkd@gmail.com 07890 450568

Kenpo Karate Juniors Wednesdays 5pm and Saturdays 12 noon in the Community Centre. Contact: Jenni 01363 772400

Kenpo Karate Seniors Wednesdays 6pm in the Community Centre. Contact: Jenni 01363 772400

Exeter Cycle Speedway Thursdays (Mar-Oct) from 7pm at Wheels Centre at the end of Cofton Road, Marsh Barton. EX2 8QW. You can take part for FREE for 4 weeks. After that, each session is just £2.50 or £6.00 for families. We cater for all ages and abilities and everyone really is welcome. Check out our Facebook page Exeter Aces Cycle Speedway Group for more information or to ask for help. 

Exminster Judo Saturdays at 9.15-10.15am for Samurai class, 10.30-11.30 for Warrior class at Exminster Primary School

Who Let the Dads Out 3rd Saturday of each month 10-11.30am (children up to 8 with fathers or father figures) in St Michael's Church. Contact: Roseanna Wills roseanna@alphingtonstmichaels.org 07817 379084

Pop-Up Parents Cafe Thursdays 10am-noon at the Alphington Royal British Legion in Legion Way for parents with their 0-4 year olds.

Children's Storytime 10-11am fortnightly on Fridays. Please contact Westbank Reception on 01392 824752 Option 4 to book your place or email reception@westbank.org.uk

Jill's Yoga Mondays 7pm and Sundays 6.30pm in the Community Theatre. Contact: Jill hurley1@btinternet.com 07807 917369 www.exeteryoga.org 

Yoga with Tara Thursdays 5.30-6.30pm in the Community Theatre. Contact: Tara yogawithtara@outlook.com 07516 809133

Table Tennis Tuesdays 10-12 noon & Thursdays 7-10pm (beginners & advanced) in the Village Hall/Theatre. Contact: 07308 131682

Exeter Cycle Speedway Thursdays (Mar-Oct) from 7pm at Wheels Centre at the end of Cofton Road, Marsh Barton. EX2 8QW. You can take part for FREE for 4 weeks. After that, each session is just £2.50 or £6.00 for families. We cater for all ages and abilities and everyone really is welcome. Check out our Facebook page Exeter Aces Cycle Speedway Group for more information or to ask for help. 

Sabre for Beginners Thursdays from 7pm in the Alphington Village Hall Community Theatre. Contact: Jason on 07719 225965 or at jasonpball@gmail.com 

Find your Beat - Friday Dance Night Fortnightly Fridays 7-9pm in the Village Hall. Movement through presence class. Contact: Dora 07884 186421 dora.bernardes@gmail.com 

Dance Your Life Workshops Monthly on Saturdays 10am-noon in the Theatre. Contact: Alda 07437 332032 www.danceyourlife.co.uk 

5Rhythms - Dynamic Dance Meditation Two Sundays a month 4-6pm in the Village Hall. Contact: Louise Le Terra 07426 520170

South West Lindy Hoppers Various dates/times  (beginners & advanced). Contact: 07821 721043 or 01392 490022

Seated Exercise Mondays 1pm (by Friends of Ide Lane Surgery) in the Village Hall. Contact: Sara Davies 07764 856862

Alphington Over 60’s Coach Trips Monthly day trips to local places of interest, £16.50. 9:30 am pick-up from Alphington. Returning late afternoon/evening. Contact Pat at Chatterbox on a Friday 9-11am or 01392 439971 / 07846 038895.

Alphington Health Walk 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month at 10.30am from Ide Lane Surgery, Alphington, Exeter EX2 8UP. This is a Grade 1 leisurely walk for approximately 30-45 minute. Donations accepted. No need to book.

Music and Singing

Alphington Little Big Band 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7.30pm in St Michael's Church. A group of amateur musicians playing (mainly) dance band music. Contact: Carolyn Bull 01392 772400 https://www.alphingtonstmichaels.org/little-big-band/ 

Dynamix Choir Wednesdays 7pm in the Village Hall. An energetic fun-loving choir. Contact: Jax Gibbins jax.gibbins@gmail.com www.dynamixrockpopchoir.co.uk 

Alphington Bell Ringers Wednesdays 7.15-8.30pm Practice in St Michael's Church (please check dates on church website). Contact: John Staddon 07971 832180

Men's Brunch Club and Quiz 10.30-noon on Tuesdays at Westbank, Farm House Rise, Exminster. Suggested donation £7.50 to cover costs of full English breakfast etc. Please contact Westbank Reception on 01392 824752 Option 4 to book your place or email reception@westbank.org.uk.

Lunch and Social Club 11am-1.45pm on Mondays & Thursdays 12.30-2.20pm at Westbank, Farm House Rise, Exminster. Suggested donation £7.50-10 to cover costs of 2 course meal. Please contact Westbank Reception on 01392 824752 Option 4 to book your place or email reception@westbank.org.uk.

Community Cafe

10.15-11.45am on the first Thursday of the month at Alphington Lodge, EX2 8XH.

Lifeguard Training evenings & weekend NPLQ courses offered at Alphington Primary School from time to time by Kirsty Isaac, www.rlss.org.uk.

Email: training@swim-focus.com 

Relaxation/Healing 

Tai Chi QiGong Meditation in Motion 11am-12 Mondays in Alphington Community Centre. Beginners & all ages welcome. £10/session. For more info: www.annaqigongsomerset.com Anna on 07926 750959 or azcrabtree@googlemail.com 

Find your Beat - Friday Dance Night Fortnightly Fridays 7-9pm in the Village Hall. Movement through presence class. Contact: Dora 07884 186421 dora.bernardes@gmail.com 

Candlelit Sound Bath various dates & times in the Theatre. Contact: Kelly Day daykelly@protonmail.com www.kellyday.co.uk 

Silent Book Club 2-4pm during Open Church on the third Thursday of the month at St Michael's Church. Tea, coffee and cake provided. Donations only. Bring your own book!

Faith & Worship

St Michael & All Angels Church Wednesdays at 9.30am for Communion Service, Sundays at 11am for Sunday Service. For more details of services, events & Open Church visit website or facebook. Contact: Church Admin 01392 662280 admin@alphingtonstmichaels.org www.alphingtonstmichaels.org or www.facebook.com/alphingtonstmichaels 

St Martin's Church, Exminster Wednesdays and Sundays at 10am. For more details: https://www.facebook.com/StMartinsChurchExminster/?locale=en_GB or phone 07704 172798 

Exminster Methodist Church check facebook for upcoming services and events: https://www.facebook.com/methodistinexminster/?locale=en_GB 

Maranatha Full Gospel Church Sundays 2-3.30pm in English, 3.30-5pm in Malayalam and Sunday School 1-2pm at Alphington Community Centre, EX2 8TA. For more info: https://www.maranathafullgospelchurch.co.uk/ 

Exeter Ahlul-Baylt Community meeting in the Az-Zahra Centre, Chapel Road www.exeterahlulbayt.org 

Forward in Faith Church meeting in Alphington Community Centre, EX2 8TA from 11am on Sundays finishing around 2pm with shared lunch. For more info about Forward in Faith go to: fifmi.org 

General Interest/Social Groups

Alphington Ladies Social Group 7.30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except August & December) in the Village Hall. Contact: Sarah Mules 07527 251136

Alphington Women's Institute 2pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Village Hall. Contact: jdmartin992@gmail.com 

Hobbies and Afternoon Tea Club 1.30-4.30pm on Tuesdays at Westbank, Farm House Rise, Exminster. Suggested donation £4 to cover costs of sandwiches, cakes, tea & coffee. Please contact Westbank Reception on 01392 824752 Option 4 to book your place email reception@westbank.org.uk.

Thursday Puzzle Group 10-11am on Thursdays at Westbank Community Hub,  Farm House Rise, Exminster. Please contact Westbank Reception on 01392 824752 Option 4 to book your place email reception@westbank.org.uk.

Activities with Children

Scouts 17th Exeter (Alphington) seeks helpers to fill adult roles include trustees, group treasurers and a group helper with the Beaver Scout Section (6-7pm on Tuesdays with children between the age of 6 and 8 years) . Full training and DBS provided for group helper role. Contact: Chris at gsl17thexeter@btinternet.com or on 07813 895577 

Committee Member 

Alphington Royal British Legion seeks enthusiastic people, full of ideas, a sense of community and a love of our little British Legion Club to join their happy band of volunteer committee members. Pop in, connect via Facebook or phone on 01392 434642

Skill Sharing

Westbank are looking for passionate volunteers to join their Community Cookery School, helping make cooking fun, accessible, and affordable for everyone in our local community. Interested? Find out more here: https://westbankcommunityhealthandcare.goassemble.com/ or email volunteering@westbank.org.uk or phone 01392 824792

Supporting Social Groups

Westbank  are on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers of all ages and skill sets to assist in delivering their groups or to start new ones. Our volunteers help create a space for people to develop new friendships and skills. Link to application form https://westbankcommunityhealthandcare.goassemble.com/opportunities/85283-social-group-supporter-2025-03-12

Community Cafes 

Chatterbox is always glad of new team members for their kitchen, waiting and cake baking team who faithfully serve the community hot drinks, snacks and homemade cakes between 9 &12 on Fridays in Alphington Village Hall. Commitment is monthly to begin with. Contact: Julia 07722 240718

Lunchbox invites new recruits to join their monthly kitchen/waiting team who provide the Alphington community with a 2 or 3-course hot meal on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Contact: Gail 01392 832811

Westbank Community Café is looking for friendly, welcoming volunteers to help run the café. As a volunteer, you'll be making coffees (with training provided), serving food and drinks, chatting with customers, and helping with cleaning. We are open Monday to Thursday, from 10:00am to 4pm so looking for support between 9:30am and 4:30pm. Link to application form https://westbankcommunityhealthandcare.goassemble.com/opportunities/87955-community-cafe-volunteer-2025-04-22

Gardening 

St Michael's Churchyard & Cemetery Gardening Team are always looking for new members to join them on Tuesdays 9-11am. Help us keep the grounds as we would like to see them. Contact Church Admin: admin@alphingtonstmichaels.org or 01392 662280

Shillingford Organics Volunteer Club Tuesdays 8.45-11am at Shillingford Organics, EX2 9QQ. Work and learn and then enjoy a healthy homemade lunch/brunch from 11.15am. To show your interest email at martyn@shillingfordorganics.co.uk

Organic Arts Learning with the Land Community Garden Project at West Town Farm in Ide is open 10.30 to 3.30 Wednesdays & Fridays to anyone who feels they would benefit and can help out. Practical, skilled gardeners, Julie & Kate, lead the team and are experienced working with vulnerable adults. Contact Philly for more info by email info@organicarts.org.uk or 01392 811080 to arrange a day & time for an informal visit & show round & to decide if you would like to volunteer. https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/community-garden-project/ 

Westbank is looking for a Lead Volunteer Gardeners

with experience gardening and growing produce, to lead the development and growth of our community allotment, located behind Westbank's Healthy Living Centre in Exminster.

Link to application form https://westbankcommunityhealthandcare.goassemble.com/opportunities/85372-lead-volunteer-gardener-2025-03-13

Grimes Field Gardening Group is a group of local Alphington residents who meet, mostly at weekends, to maintain the raised beds and plant wild flowers etc in Grimes Field. To join: email alphingtoncommunitygarden@gmail.com 

Community Larders

Westbank  are looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to support their Community Hub, which includes:

Warmwell – a safe, warm, and welcoming space offering free tea, coffee, and soup for anyone feeling the pinch of rising living costs.

Community Food Larders – helping people access essential food supplies while reducing food waste.

Link to application form https://westbankcommunityhealthandcare.goassemble.com/opportunities/99327-community-hub-volunteer-2025-10-09

Community Drivers

Friends of Ide Lane Surgery need Volunteer Drivers. Full training and support offered. For more information contact Sara Davies on 07708 233660. We also welcome help at our fundraisers including our Autumn fayre, book sales and coffee mornings.

Westbank  are looking for caring, dependable volunteers to join our team as Community Hub Drivers, helping local residents access vital services at Westbank’s Healthy Living Centre in Exminster. In this role, you’ll be driving our wheelchair-accessible vehicle to transport individuals between Starcross, Exminster village, and the Community Hub, where they can access support such as our food larder and warm space, Warmwell.  Find out more on volunteering@westbank.org.uk or phone 01392 824792 or apply via this link to application form https://westbankcommunityhealthandcare.goassemble.com/opportunities/99402-community-hub-driver-2025-10-10 

Westbank also seeks Community Transport Drivers

You could be helping patients who don’t qualify for hospital transport services and have no one else to take them home (covering the footprint of the RDUH), also supporting local residents of Exminster and Starcross in getting to their medical appointments, or providing rides to and from social groups and activities organised by Westbank. You might also deliver accessibility equipment, move furniture for hospital beds, or do a food shop for someone returning from the hospital.

 Link to application form https://westbankcommunityhealthandcare.goassemble.com/opportunities/84989-community-transport-driver-2025-03-06

Various

Community Speed Watch seeks proactive members of the public to be trained by police to record details of speeding vehicles using specialist equipment in 20, 30 & 40mph areas. To find out more: visit communityspeedwatch.org or contact Charles Conibear on 07718 080755

Alphington Community Association are looking for volunteers to help run their facilities. Can you help with general upkeep, odd-job maintenance, cleaning and/or helping at fundraising events? Contact: alphington.village@btinternet.com 

St Thomas Repair Cafe needs more volunteers. ★ Do you like to mend and repair things? 

★ No repair skills but enjoy customer service? 

★ Do you like baking or serving refreshments? For more info & to connect to the sign up page go to: love-st-thomas.org - Repair Café 

Ride on Exeter provide a fun opportunity to volunteer and at the same time build practical and transferrable skills.  Opportunities available 6 days/week. To complete online application form and book your slot go to: https://rideoncycling.org/volunteer/ 

Carers Groups

Carers Group 2-3.30pm on the 2nd Monday of the month in the Village Hall. Run by Friends of Ide Surgery. Contact: Sara Davies 07764 856862

Exeter Kinship Carers Group 10am-12.30pm on the 4th Monday of the month in the Village Hall. A friendly, supportive place to chat with other kinship carers over a cuppa.  Contact Jayne on07518 291759 or email at jayne.howard@kinship.org.uk

National Autistic Society Parent/Carer Support Group 10.45am-12.30pm on the first Thursday of the month in Wonford Community Centre meeting room.  Run solely by volunteers who all have plenty of experience of autism (and ADHD), offering support groups, signposting, information and family activity sessions.

Contact the Chair Ursula Easton-Pool for more details: exeterdistrictbranch@nas.org.uk

New Parent Groups

New Mums Peer Support Group 2-4pm Mondays at Westbank Community Hub, Westbank. A  welcoming space where mothers of babies and young children can connect, share experiences, and build confidence on their parenting journey. Suggested donation: £2. To register your interest, or for more information, please contact Westbank reception on 01392 824752 or email reception@westbank.org.uk .

New Dads Peer Support Group

9-11am Thursdays at Westbank Community Hub, Westbank. A welcoming space where fathers of babies and young children can connect, share experiences, and build confidence on their parenting journey. Suggested donation: £2.  To register your interest, or for more information, please contact Westbank reception on 01392 824752 or email reception@westbank.org.uk .

Young People Groups

Creative Art Group for Young People 2-4pm Thursdays at Westbank Community Hub for young people aged 11 to 18 years, who are experiencing emotional based school anxiety and/or those who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Suggested donation: £4.  To register your interest, or for more information, please contact Westbank reception on 01392 824752 or email reception@westbank.org.uk .

Alateen Online as well as a local meetings for 12-17 year olds affected by someone else's drinking. You are not alone. Please note that due to safeguarding, meeting login or address can only be given to the young person. Please call 020 7593 2070 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm)

Memory Cafes

Memory Café 10.30am-12.30pm Fridays at Westbank Community Hub, Westbank. Our memory café is a friendly, welcoming space where people living with memory loss or dementia and their families or carers can come together to relax, connect, and take part in enjoyable activities. Hot drinks and cakes are available. Suggested donation: £4.  To register your interest, or for more information, please contact Westbank reception on 01392 824752 or email reception@westbank.org.uk .

IT Support Groups

IT Drop-In Session 10.30-11.30am Thursdays at Coffee on the Corner, Exminster. Would you like your technology questions answered? Our wonderful volunteer is available to answer your questions including: E-Mails, Apps, Photos, WhatsApp, Zoom, Backing up Devices, Antivirus. Donations on the day or in advance .For further info and to book, please contact our Community Services Team on 01392 824752 or E-Mail:communityservices@westbank.org.uk 

Men's Groups

Andy Man Club #Exeter 7-9pm Mondays at Exeter City Football Club & Wonford Community & Learning Centre (excluding bank holidays). A safe, non-judgemental, free space for guys 18+ to talk. For further info: https://andysmanclub.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/AndysManClubExeter  info@andysmanclub.co.uk

Groups for those in financial difficulty

Debt Help Centre  Exeter's Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Help Centre is run in partnership with Exeter Network Church. To take your first step out of debt, call our friendly New Enquiries team who will arrange your first appointment with your local Debt Coach. Call 0800 328 0006. We're open: Monday to Thursday 9:30am to 5pm Friday 9:30am to 3:30pm. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles in the UK.

Community Larders 

Exminster Community Larder is located at The Methodist Church and is open every day.

Healthy Living Centre Community Larder is located at the Healthy Living Centre, Westbank, Farm House Rise, Exminster and is open Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm. Grab a bag and help yourself to food. Westbank’s Community Larders are open to everyone who needs them. For more info: https://www.westbank.org.uk/westbank-community-larder 

Community Fridge  Love Food CIC, 95 Cowick St, St Thomas is open Monday – Thursday 10am – 3pm as a place where local people can share free food, this includes surplus from supermarkets, local food businesses, producers, households and gardens.  For more info: https://lovefoodcic.co.uk/what-we-do/community-fridge/ 

Turntable an Exeter-based charitable organisation that collects donated furniture, electrical items, and housewares, that are in good, clean condition, free of charge, to pass on to families and individuals on very low incomes. Turntable Furniture, The Warehouse, Swan Yard, Okehampton Street EX4 1DS Tel: 01392 202032 Email:  office@turntable.org.uk Mon - Thu: 9am - 3pm, Fri: 9am - 2pm. For more info: http://www.turntable.org.uk/require_items_client.html 

Groups for those affected by alcohol

Al-Anon 7.45=9.15pm on Thursdays at St. Mark's Church Hall, Pinhoe Road, EX4 7HU and 11.15am-12.45pm Saturdays at Palace Gate Centre, 3 Palace Gate, EX1 1JA. For those over 18 who affected by someone else's drinking? You are not alone.  For more info contact Jenny on jmazcurrie@gmail.com  https://al-anonuk.org.uk/ 

Alateen Online as well as an Exeter face-to-face meeting (every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month) for 12-17 year olds affected by someone else's drinking. You are not alone. Please note that due to safeguarding, meeting login or address can only be given to the young person. Please call 020 7593 2070 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm) https://al-anonuk.org.uk/