Lunchbox Cafe is back after the summer break!

Wednesday 1st September at Alphington Village Hall serving from 12noon until 12.45, open until 1.30pm. Please ring Jill Salway to order your meal by Thursday 4th September.

Craft Fayre & Gift Day

10-12.30 Saturday 27th September at St Michael's Church. Craft stalls, children's craft activities, art & craft resources, books, cakes & produce, tombola and refreshments. It's not too late to book a table (£10), email admin@alphingtonstmichaels.org. The church is open until 5pm for money gifts to preserve and maintain the church. 

Talk on Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

6.30pm on Sunday 28th September at St Ida's Church, 1 Old Vicarage Cl, Ide, Exeter EX2 9RE. FREE. Hugh Scudder (cr2ee) will give an illustrated

talk about his frequent trips taking support

and aid to people in war-torn Ukraine.

Refreshments

Convenor: Ian Goodrick

01392 213 800

Shillingford Church Harvest Supper

7pm on Monday 13th October in Shillingford Village Hall. 3 course supper for £12 on the door. Book your place by adding your name to the list at church or at the Open Door cafe or by phoning Peter & Liz Wareham on 01392 832366. Raffle. Bring your own wine. Soft drinks available.

Begin Well Antenatal Classes

Monday evenings from 3rd November at St Michael's Church. Bookings open from 18th August via https://www.beginwell.org.uk/. FREE.

Jazz in Shillingford - An evening with Pete Allen

7pm on Saturday 30th November in Shillingford St George Village Hall. One of Britain's most exciting jazz clarinettists. Tickets £15 from Norman on 01392 422390 or Peter & Liz on 01392 832366. Advance booking only. Bring your own drinks & food. Raffle, proceeds to church funds.

Free Activities with Exeter Canal & Quay Trust

Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday during the school holidays. No booking required - just turn up at the Transit Shed. Wool weaving, miniature boat making, print your own postcard, drumming, story telling, circus skills. For more info: https://exetercustomhouse.co.uk/event/summer-at-the-quayside/ 

Family Fun Days

12-5pm on various Sundays July to September at Marsh Barton Social Club in Grace Road West, EX2 8PU. £3 per child. Adults FREE.

Haven Banks School Holiday Activities

Half-day, full-day and multi-day courses in disciplines such as sailing, climbing or paddling. Holiday programmes run from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday with the option of an early drop off from 8.00am and late collection up to 6.00pm for busy parents. For more info: https://www.haven-banks.co.uk/young-people/school-holiday-activities/ 

Give it a go for FREE! St Thomas Bowling Club

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 Over-60s Coach Trip

9.30am til late afternoon on 2nd September Coach Trip to Bude. Pick up in Alphington. £16.50. For more info & to book your place, ask for Pat at Chatterbox Cafe from between 9 & 10am on Fridays or call her on 01392 439971 or 07846 038895.

Autumn Fayre

2.30-5pm on Saturday 6th September at Lucerne House Care Centre, Chudleigh Road, Alphington EX2 8TQ. FREE BBQ & refreshments & various stalls including RLNI, Tropic Skincare, jewellery, Slice of Memories cakes. Call 01392 422905 to book your place & BBQ,

Quayside Shanty Festival

12-10pm Saturday 13th September

Groups singing at various venues along the quay. For more information: https://exetercustomhouse.co.uk/event/quayside-shanty-festival-2/ 

Skittles Team required

to join the winter league at the Royal British Legion in Alphington which starts on 17th September. Deadline: 15th August. For more info: pop in or call 01392 434642.

Exeter Growers Cooperative Open Day

Come along and meet us at our Open Day on Sat 20th Sept from 1 – 4pm. We’re growing organically in Shillingford. Free tours of our field. Free tea and cakes etc ! Entrance between Shillingford Abbot and Shillingford St George. exist.wink.skill Everybody Welcome - free

Ceramic Skulls Craft Workshop

10am-1.30pm on Saturday 20th September at organicARTS, West Town Farm, Ide, EX2 9TG

Delve into the earthy world of clay – create decorative skulls for your own Day of the Dead celebrations. For more info & to book: https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/ceramic-skulls-with-peter-jeffs/ 

Introduction to Natural Dye with Sophie Holt

10am-1pm on  Saturday 4th October at organicARTS, West Town Farm, Ide, EX2 9TG. Create your own bundle-dyed tote bag as you discover the world of dye plants and the colours within. https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/introduction-to-natural-dye-with-sophie-holt/ 

Exminster Golf Centre's 21st Birthday Open day

9am-1pm on  Tuesday 7th October. Complimentary coffee and cake and the opportunity to try out the facilities with a free bucket of golf balls per person.

Charity Prize Bingo Night

Saturday 1st November at Exminster Golf Club. Eyes down 8pm. Restaurant from 6pm. Book table on 01392 833838. In aid of ELF. Non-members welcome.

Willow Bird Feeders with Jane Fletcher

10am-1pm Saturday 8th November at organicARTS, West Town Farm, Ide, EX2 9TG. Discover the magic of willow and make a beautiful bird feeder for the garden. https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/willow-bird-feeders-with-jane-fletcher/ 

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

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

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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

 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 

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.

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 

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/ 

Local Volunteer Committee Member Opportunities

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.