Bubble Church

9.30-10am on the 3rd Sunday of every month (next on 19th April) at St Michael's. Bubble Church is a free, puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-food-fuelled, 30 minutes kids & families' adventure. Every 3rd Sunday of the month. Book if possible at www.bubblechurch.org

Who let the dad's out

10-11.30am on Saturday 18th April in St Michael's Church. For dads, father figures & under 8’s. Bacon sandwiches and hot drinks available for donation only.

St George's Supper

7pm on 27th April at Shillingford St George Village Hall. Bring your own wine. £12 per ticket. Raffle. Please sign the lists in Church or at Open Door Cafe or call Peter & Liz Wareham on 01392 832366 to book your place.

Plant Sale

10am-12 noon on Saturday 2nd May at St Michael's. Refreshments and musical entertainment will be included. More details to follow.

Mini Pony Days

10am-1pm Monday to Friday during the Easter Holidays, 3rd-17th April with an Easter Egg Hunt at 2-5pm on Wednesday 8th April and a Mini-jumping Competition at 2-5pm on Wednesday 15th April at Oaklands Riding School, The Rosary, Balls Farm Rd, Exeter EX2 9JA. £40 per person per activity. Minimum age 6 years old. To book call 01392 272105.

Easter/Spring Activities at St Thomas Library

From the 4th to 18th April at St Thomas Library children can take part in an Easter Egg competition, an Easter Egg hunt and messy Thursday activities from 12 noon to 4pm on the 9th and 16th April. Usual activities will also be available including Lego Club, Storytime and Bounce & Rhyme.

Westbank Practice Patient Participation Group

7pm on Monday 13th April at Westbank Healthy Community Health and Care Centre. If you are a Westbank Practice patient please consider joining the group of patients who form the "Patient Participation Group" who for 20 years have represented ALL patients of the Practice, and relayed plaudits, concerns, and suggestions for improvement, raised by  members visiting patients in the Practice waiting rooms, to the Doctors and Managers of the Practice, for their consideration.

Seasonal Circle Gathering

7-9pm on Monday 13th April in the Community Garden at West Town Farm, Ide, EX2 9TG. Come and share stories, connect with nature and celebrate the wheel of the year around the fire. £10 per person. Adults only. For more info & to book: https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/seasonal-circles-april/ 

After School Family Cooking Sessions

 After school | 4:00 – 5:30pm

 THURSDAY 16 April & 7 May.

 Community Cookery School, Westbank. FREE family after-school cooking sessions. Join us in the Community Cookery School to learn how to make healthy, delicious meals on a budget, and take home what you cook! These sessions are perfect for families finding the cost-of-living challenging.

Up to two children per booking. Must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+). Places are limited, so book early - www.westbank.org.uk/free-family-cooking-sessions

Spring Open Day

10am-1pm or 12 noon-3pm on Sunday 18th April join Shillingford Organics for a joyful Spring Open Day in collaboration with Exeter Seed Bank. Celebrate the arrival of spring with tractor-trailer rides, foraging walks, and delicious farm-fresh food. 

Tickets: £10 (excluding lunch). Children under 16 go FREE! Lunch: £10 adults | £6 kids. For more info and to book your place: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../shillingford-organics... 

Horse Race Night

From 6pm on Saturday 18th April at Exminster Golf Club come along for dinner and watch horse races from 7.30pm live. In aid of Exeter Leukaemia Fund. To book your table: 01392 833838.

Family Seasonal Celebration

2-4pm on Sunday 19th April in the Community Garden at West Town Farm, Ide, EX2 9TG. Come as a family and take part in Fireside Stories and Cooking, Natural Creativity and Exploring, Gardening and Celebrating the Season around the fire. £15 per family of 4. For more info on prices etc & to book: https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/seasonal-family-celebration-april/ 

Time out of Time - Inclusive Seasonal Creativity on a Farm

1.30-3pm on Tuesday 21st April in the Community Garden at West Town Farm, Ide, EX2 9TG. A chance for people with a learning disability and their carers to be in a supportive farm environment and guided through interactive experiences with experienced lead, Kevin Cotter. For more info and booking: https://www.organicarts.org.uk/projects/date/time-out-of-time-april/ 

Meet your local police officer

From about 9.30am on Friday 24th April Neighbourhood Beat Manager, Emma Osborne, will be attending Chatterbox in order to listen to any issues, concerns or suggestions you might like to share with her.

Give it a Go for FREE

From 5.30pm on Monday evenings (1.30pm on Bank Holidays) from 27th April St Thomas Bowling Club at Barton Fields Exeter (beside the tennis courts) are offering free sessions. Equipment and coaching provided. Just wear suitable shoes e.g. flat trainers. For more info email stthomasbowling@hotmail.co.uk or phone Jan Goldsworthy on 07875 284192. 

Alphington Over 60s Coach Trip

Tuesday 5th May, 9.30am pick-up from Alphington. Trip to House of Marbles and Brixham, returning late afternoon/evening. £18 (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.

Circular Social's Mindful Market

10am to 3pm on Sunday 31st May the much loved community cafe, The Birdhouse Cafe, are hosting a joyful celebration of wellbeing, community, and conscious living, held during Mental Health Month. Eco-conscious business members, each with their own stall space to exhibit and sell thoughtfully made, sustainable products. Visitors can take part in on-site activities, interactive zones, entertainment and more.  Information and pitch hire for members here: https://www.circularsocial.co.uk/.../circular-socials... 

Not yet a Circular Social member? Sign up here: https://www.circularsocial.co.uk/join-the-community  

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!

Elf Golf Day 2026

This year's ELF Golf Day will take place at Exminster Golf Centre on 11th June. Our thanks to Exminster for donating use of their course for the day.

We're delighted to have Heltor Heating Oil & Fuel Specialists as returning sponsors of the Golf Day.

By entering a team, you will be helping to fund support for local blood cancer patients and their families.

Visit www.elfcharity.org.uk/events/golf-day to find out more or email secretary@exminstergolf.com to book.

Caribbean Party Night

7pm til late on Saturday 20th June at Exminster Golf Centre. Sit down 3-course meal and 8-piece live reggae band playing all the best Caribbean songs included for £45pp. Book soon while tickets still available by calling the bar on 01392 833838 or via What's App on 07828 084675.

Pawsome Fundraiser

12-5pm on Sunday 28th June at St Martin's Football Club, Exminster. Fundraising in support of Sri Lankan cats and dogs with stalls, cakes, dog show, talks, BBQ, raffle, auction, bouncy castle, photo booth etc. For more info and to have your stall included go to: www.lucashelpsdogs.com 

Antenatal Classes

Autumn 2026 Exminster Church will be hosting its first 6 week course on Tuesday evenings for expectant parents due a baby June-October. This is a FREE course led by volunteers and supported by a local midwife. Please get in touch to show your interest in taking part: www.exminster.church/baby 

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

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.

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 

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 

Interest 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

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

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

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/