Social Gatherings

Community Cafes and Social Clubs

Tea@2 2-4pm on the first Monday of the month in the Village Hall. Friends of Ide Lane Surgery offering complementary refreshments. Contact: Sara Davies 07764 856862

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

Lunchbox Community Cafe 11.50am-1.15pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Contact: Gail Hayes 01392 832811

Chatterbox Community Cafe Fridays 9-12 in the Village Hall. All ages. Meet old friends & make new ones. Hot drinks, homemade cakes & cheese scones. Contact: Julia Tooth 01392 207266

Alphington Over-60s Group 1-4pm on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at Alphington Sports Club. Prize draws and Bingo each week. Coach trips on most 1st Tuesdays especially during the summer and November for Christmas shopping (see Upcoming Events above). Also occasional Speakers, Quizzes and Bring & Buy Sales. For more info: speak to Pat at Chatterbox on a Friday 9-11am or 01392 439971 / 07846 038895.

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.

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.

Craft Groups

Craft 'n Natter 4th Wednesday of each month at 10.15-11.30am in church. Bring along whatever you are working on or would like some help with. Plenty of tea, coffee and cake while you craft and chat.

Craft Group 10.30-4.30 on the 2nd Saturday of each month in Village Hall. Contact: Denise Knowles denise.knowles@nhs.net 

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.