Connect SW Exeter represents St Michael's Church and the wider community. We aim to help build community for everyone in the new housing schemes and to welcome residents in the name of Jesus.
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Every week, new neighbours arrive. Gardens turn from brown to green. Houses become homes. Building sites turn into communities. From Alphington, we want to reach out the hand of welcome to residents newly arrived.
Connect SW Exeter works with Church and community in Alphington to grow the connections which turn building projects into homes, and streets into communities. We hope to serve every new and existing resident of Alphington so that your lives here can flourish and prosper. So, whether you’re recently moved in, or you’ve been here a while, we’re here to help.
Every new resident should have received a Welcome Pack with a magazine, a “What’s On leaflet” and a list of regular community clubs, classes and activities. If it didn’t come, or if it got lost in the flurry and excitement of creating your new home, do contact us and we’ll deliver another one.
Parents and Families
Parents and Families
Chattertots: Every Monday in termtime, 9-11am in St Michael’s. For parents, carers & under 5’s.
Chattertots: Every Monday in termtime, 9-11am in St Michael’s. For parents, carers & under 5’s.
Who let the Dads out?
Who let the Dads out?
Every 3rd Saturday of the month. 10-11.30am in Church. For dads, father figures & under 8’s.
Every 3rd Saturday of the month. 10-11.30am in Church. For dads, father figures & under 8’s.
Chatterbox
Community Café
Every Friday in the Village Hall from 9am to midday. A place to meet for people of every age. Parents and little ones welcome. There's space to play & toys to play with. Homemade cakes, cheese scones and hot drinks.
Alphington Village Hall & Community Centre
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Spotted Alphington
Egg Drop Challenge
Egg Drop Challenge
Sunday 8th June, 2pm.
Sunday 8th June, 2pm.
Egg Drop Challenge Postponed but come to the Family Fun Day >>
Egg Drop Challenge Postponed but come to the Family Fun Day >>
Watch this page for further information
Watch this page for further information
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Sunday 8th June, 1pm.
Sunday 8th June, 1pm.
Please bring your own food and picnic blanket and come and enjoy the activities and refreshments we will lay on to entertain you including the Alphington Little Big Band!
Please bring your own food and picnic blanket and come and enjoy the activities and refreshments we will lay on to entertain you including the Alphington Little Big Band!
Begin Well Antenatal Course
Six-week course from Monday 16th June at 6pm at St Michael's Church. Free course to build your confidence as you and your partner prepare for birth and parenthood alongside other parents. Run by trained volunteers and based on the NHS curriculum. Book via national Begin Well website: https://www.beginwell.org.uk/ .
Other Up-coming Events in and around Alphington
Other Up-coming Events in and around Alphington
Give it a go for FREE! St Thomas Bowling Club
From 28th April. Just call in on Mondays from 5.30pm or bank holidays from 1.30pm wearing flat shoes, e.g. trainers at the Bowling Club in Barton Fields behind the tennis courts. Bowls are a great way to relax, make friends and feel part of your local community. Contact: Jan Goldsworthy 07875 284192 stthomasbowling@hotmail.co.uk
Alphington Village Forum Meeting
7:15pm on Thursday 5th June at Alphington Village Hall/Theatre. Come with questions or, even better, send them in advance to alphingtonforum@outlook.com
The AVF is here for you - to ensure that our village is not too spoilt by the development of 2,500 houses around it. Membership: £3 pa.
Live Music from Lenny Justine
7:30pm on Friday 6th June at Royal British Legion, Alphington Exeter Branch. Admission: £5
Willow Insects workshop
10am-1pm Saturday 7th June at Organic Arts, West Town Farm, Ide. Discover the magic of willow and make a large ‘Bounce and Fly’ flying insect on a supportive metal frame to place in the garden. For more info & to book your place: https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/willow-insects-with-jane-fletcher/
Sing under the bridge & around the fire workshop
7-9.30pm on Thursday 12th June at Organic Arts, West Town Farm, Ide. Share in the magic of collective singing – learn songs that celebrate the long days of summer and listen to their sounds resonate through the landscape. For more info & to book your place: https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/sing-under-the-bridge-and-round-the-fire-with-jane-rotinoff/
Full day Fermentation Deep-Dive
Sunday 15th June, 9:45am-5pm at Shillingford Organics, EX2 9QQ. Full day fermentation class with a seasonal focus covering kraut, kimchi, wild soda and a fermented pickle. Lunch provided. £103.63. Book via link: https://www.redearthferments.co.uk/workshops/
An Evening of Seasonal Words & Music
7:30pm on Friday 20th June at St Ida's Church, Ide. The Summerland Singers, Music Director: Colin Ellis, Special Guest: Nicola Cowling. Admission: FREE.
Alphington Over 60’s Coach Trip
1st July, 9:30 am pick-up from Alphington. Trip to Looe & Polperro, £16.50. Returning late afternoon/evening. Contact Pat at Chatterbox on a Friday 9-11am or 01392 439971 / 07846 038895.
Creative Leather workshop
10am-1pm Saturday 5th July at Organic Arts, West Town Farm, Ide. Use an array of leather scraps and learn how to cut, stitch and button them into a small purse, plant hanger or your own creation. For more info & to book your place: https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/creative-leather-with-sarah-spicer-2/
Play in the Park
8th July at 7:30pm. Far from the Madding Crowd in Grimes Field (or Village Hall if wet). Cygnet Theatre's Summer tour with just 4 actors, some instruments & story telling at its best.
Art on the land workshop
7-9.30pm on Thursday 10th July at Organic Arts, West Town Farm, Ide. Explore the rich variety of nature’s offerings through the mindful process of ‘doodling’. Without touching a pencil. For more info & to book your place: https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/art-on-the-land-with-megan-dowsett/
Find out more about Alphington events by picking up your copy of the Alphington Life Magazine from church or the Spar for just £1. Or click on the link to find out how to subscribe and get it delivered to your door!
Weekly Clubs and Classes in Alphington
Weekly Clubs and Classes in Alphington
Arts & Crafts
Art & Pottery Sessions in the Community Centre Art Block. Various courses or join a regular Art or Pottery group. Private Hire available. Admin: 07308 131682, alphingtonbookings@btinternet.com
Tuesday Art Group 10-noon in Art Block. Contact: Peter Phillips tuesday.art@yahoo.com https://tuesdayartalphington.wordpress.com/
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.
Alphington Photographic Group 7.30-9pm on the last Thursday of each month in the Art Room Contact: Peter Phillips https://alphingtonphoto.wordpress.com/
Alphington Photographic Group 7.30-9pm on the last Thursday of each month in the Art Room Contact: Peter Phillips https://alphingtonphoto.wordpress.com/
Clothed Life Drawing 2.15 - 4.45pm on the last Friday of each month in the Art Room. Contact Stella 07858 753270 stellasemple@gmail.com
Craft Group 10.30-4.30 on the 2nd Saturday of each month in Village Hall. Contact: Denise Knowles denise.knowles@nhs.net
Silver Jewellery Workshops 3-4 times a year. Half/full days, various days. Contact: info@mobilejewelleryschool.co.uk 07920 095748 Mobile Jewellery School
Silver Jewellery Workshops 3-4 times a year. Half/full days, various days. Contact: info@mobilejewelleryschool.co.uk 07920 095748 Mobile Jewellery School
Children's Clubs
Cubs Mondays 6-7.45pm (Boys & Girls 8-11 years) in Scout HQ, Clapperbrook Lane Contact: David Burland 07445 898100
Rainbows Tuesdays 6pm (Term-time) (Girls 5&6 years) in the Community Centre. Contact: Helen Shute alphingtonrainbows@hotmail.com
Girl Guides Tuesdays 7-8.30pm 6-7.45pm in the Community Centre Contact: Ruth Long 07967 634334
Beavers Tuesdays 6-7pm (Term-time) (Boys & Girls 6-8 years) in in Scout HQ, Clapperbrook Lane. Contact: Jennie Anderson 01392 437346
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
Children's Fitness
Kid's Kick Boxing Classes Mondays & Thursdays 5.15pm (Ages 6-15) in Village Hall/Theatre. Contact: 07748 992776 https://tigerstylesportskarate.co.uk/
Jong Yeong Taekwondo Junior Dragons Mondays 5-6pm (4-7 years) in Village Hall. Contact: Tony jongyeongtkd@gmail.com 07890 450568
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
Babies, Toddlers, under 8s with Parents/Carers
Chattertots Mondays 9am (pre-school children & carers) in St Michael's Church. Contact: Roseanna Wills roseanna@alphingtonstmichaels.org 07817 379084 https://www.alphingtonstmichaels.org/chattertots/
Story Sense Fridays 10am (Babies & Toddlers) in the Community Centre. Contact: Charlotte charlotte@storysense.co.uk
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
Adults' Fitness
Pilates Mondays 10-11am and Wednesdays 11.50am-1.15pm in the Community Centre. Contact: Fiona Swan 07531 729383 www.pilatesinexeter.co.uk
Jong Yeong Taekwondo Intermediate Class Mondays 6-7pm in Village Hall. Contact: Tony jongyeongtkd@gmail.com 07890 450568
Kempo Karate Seniors Mondays 10-11am and Wednesdays 6pm in the Community Centre. Contact: Jenni 01393 772400
Empower Fit Wednesdays 9.30-10.15am in the Community Centre. Contact Leah 07494 095884 leah@livewelllonger.co.uk
Adele's Pilates Classes Thursdays 6-7pm and 7-8pm in Alphington Primary School. Contact: Adele Stickland 07976 427941
Men's Fitness Pilates Class Thursdays 6-7pm. Contact: rowillicombe@gmail.com
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
Adults' Dance
Salsa Lessons Cuban Style Tuesdays 7pm in the Village Hall. No partner needed. Contact: Ally 07505 988504
Dance AM Exeter - Ballroom & Latin Thursdays 10.15-12.15 (beginners & advanced) in the Village Hall & Community Centre. Contact: Wendy 07949 141800
Tango Feast Argentine Tango Thursdays 7-10pm (beginners & advanced) in the Village Hall. Contact: Fernando info@tangofeast.com 07910 256510 www.vidadotango.co.uk
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
Seniors' Fitness & Outings
St Thomas Bowling Club Mondays 6-8pm (April-September) at Barton Field EX2 9DD. Contact: Janet Goldsworthy stthomasbowling@hotmail.co.uk 07875 284192
Pinces Gardens Bowling Club Pinces Gardens EX2 9EW Contact: P Granados 07453 044150 http://www.pincesgardensbc.co.uk/
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.
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
Social Gatherings & Interest Groups
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 2.30 - 4/4.30pm on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at the British Legion in Legion Way. 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.
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
Life Skill Development courses
Begin Well a free 6-week Antenatal course, run 3 times a year. Contact: Church Admin 01392 662280 admin@alphingtonstmichaels.org
CAP Money Coaching Course a free course to help you budget, save & spend. www.capuk.org. Venues & times vary. Contact: Alan Douglas 01392 434176
Fermentation Classes learn how to make Sauerkraut, Kimchi, fermented pickles and wild sodas with Rose at Red Earth, Shillingford Organics. Barton Lane, Shillingford Abbot, EX2 9QQ. Contact: Rose Whitehouse redearthferments@gmail.com
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
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
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
Exeter Ahlul-Baylt Community meeting in the Az-Zahra Centre, Chapel Road www.exeterahlulbayt.org
Local Volunteering Opportunities
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
Scouts 17th Exeter (Alphington) seeks new leaders for evening sessions throughout the week (see Children's Clubs above). Full training and DBS provided. Contact: Chris gsl17thexeter@btinternet.com or Jennie 01392 437346.
Local Volunteer Gardening Opportunities
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.
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/
Contact Jane, Connect SW Exeter Coordinator: jane@alphingtonstmichaels.org with any questions, requests, events to share on here or ideas for neighbourhood activities and we will see what we can do to respond.
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