WOMEN'S INSTITUTES Meetings at Local Village Halls
- Blackawton: 3rd Weds/month, 7.30pm. Francis Wood - 01803 712251
- Cornworthy: 3rd Tues/month at The Sportsmans Arms. Penny Kirkland - 01803 7326877
- Dartmouth: 2nd Thurs/month, 7pm, Townstal Community Hall. Sheila Cripps - 01803 839695
- Kingswear: 3rd Weds/month, 2.15pm, Sarah Roope Trust Room. Sandra White – 01803 752293
- Stoke Gabriel: 2nd Tues/month, 7.30pm. Pia Barrett 01803 782477
- Strete: 2nd Thurs/month, 2.30pm. Chris Borne – 01803 770677
BRITANNIA CHORAL
SOCIETY
Established 61 years ago linking singers from the Naval College and the town, it now functions as a community choir presenting 3 concerts a year. Singers of all voices are warmly welcomed. Ability to read music not essential. Wednesdays, 7.30pm at St Clements Church, Dartmouth. Contact David Bowden 01803 839263 for info. www.britanniachoralsociety.org.uk
DARTMOUTH ANGLO-FRENCH ASSOCIATION
Twinning in Dartmouth began in the mid 1970’s when a formal twinning link was made with Courseulles sur Mer in Calvados. Contact Mrs. Wendy Rendle on 01803 832435 for more details.
DARTMOUTH ART SOCIETY
We are an active and friendly group of artists who meet weekly at the Townstal Community Centre from September to May to paint and exchange ideas. We have demonstrations and workshops with local artists at regular intervals and we hold two public exhibitions a year and a members exhibition at our New Year party. Further details are available from Gay Pridige 01803 834113 or at www.das4.350.com
DARTMOUTH & DISTRICT BRIDGE CLUB
Duplicate Bridge is played at the Flavel on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday evenings. Players familiar with bridge are welcome. Lessons are held on Thursdays at 4.30pm for beginners and improvers. Contact Ted Bloomfield on 01803 832614 for info.
DARTMOUTH BEEKEEPING
Contact Paul Allen 01803 833630.
DARTMOUTH CAMERA CLUB
Please contact Jim Brown on 01803 839400 or email jimmacbrown@btinternet.com for further information.
DARTMOUTH Caring lunch club
Every Weds from 12 noon - 1.30 at Community Corner. Contact Dartmouth Caring 01803 835384
DARTMOUTH FILM SOCIETY
Memb. £30/year from January 1st. Average 20 Films/year. Films shown at The Guildhall, Victoria Road, Dartmouth. The bar opens from 7pm and the films start approx. 7.30pm. Contact Clive Osborne on 07968 026449 or visit www.dartmouthfilmsociety.org.uk
DARTMOUTH & DISTRICT FLOWER CLUB
Member of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies; 1st Thursday afternoon each month. Call Vicky Pearce on 01803 833176.
DARTMOUTH HANDBELL RINGERS
Contact Mr Langworthy on 01803 839465 for further details.
DARTMOUTH HISTORY RESEARCH GROUP
Meet to research the history of Dartmouth and its environs to ensure that copies of documents and family records from Dartmouth residents, businesses and public services such as the town council are recorded for use by future generations. 1st Monday each month 10am-noon. Visit www.dartmouth-history.org.uk or contact Walter Fleet on 01803 832810.
DARTMOUTH INNER WHEEL Meet 2nd Thursday each month at Stoke Fleming Village Hall. Contact Ginny Campbell on 01803 832241 for details.
DARTMOUTH & KINGSWEAR SOCIETY
The Dartmouth & Kingswear Society is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the historic towns of Dartmouth and Kingswear. Write via the Flavel or visit www.dandksociety.org.uk
DARTMOUTH & KINGSWEAR HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Holds five lecture afternoons each year, two fund raising plant sales and coffee mornings and spring and autumn shows. Contact Mrs Maralyn Norman on 01803 770949
DARTMOUTH IN BLOOM Winners of Britain in Bloom trophies for the last twenty five years. Call Jane Joy on 01803 834478 for info.
DARTMOUTH OVER 60s CLUB
Meet on Mon, Tue, Fri & Sat 10am – 1pm at the Community Corner for tea, coffee and chat. Contact Val Gregory on 07792 340498.
DARTMOUTH PENSIONERS GROUP
Meet every 3rd Weds of the month, 2.30pm at the Community Corner. Trips, summer holidays, ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ event and more.
Contact Sheila Newland on 01803 834209.
DARTMOUTH PLAYERS
A non professional drama group. We produce 2 or 3 productions a year ranging from serious plays to musicals and pantomime. We are a friendly group, often performing original work. We welcome new members for back stage, directing, acting, singing and dancing. Contact 07768 024903 or visit www.dartmouthplayers.org.uk
DARTMOUTH PROBUS
1st and 3rd Wed of every month at Taylors Restaurant, Dartmouth. Contact John Alker on 01803 833270.
DARTMOUTH ROTARY CLUB
Contact 01803 772670 for further details.
DARTMOUTH THEATRE & TRAVEL CLUB
Travel in this friendly group on a local coach from Dartmouth, for all the latest shows at Plymouth, Torquay, Exeter. Also orchestra, garden visits, racing, Christmas shopping. From NatWest Dartmouth and picking-up along the way to A38. Contact Judy 01803 839340, Kathleen 01803 834633 or Lindsay 01803 834592.
DARTMOUTH U3A
Meetings at The Flavel to enjoy a wide range of speakers. A large number of separate groups meet on a regular basis for walking, creative writing, languages etc. 2nd Thursday each month, 10am. Contact Vince Flanagan on 01803 832449 or vince.flanagan@btinternet.com
DITSUM PLAYERS
A lively dramatic society that puts on two or three productions a year in the newly refurbished Village Hall. If you wish to become a Friend of Ditsum Players please contact Paul Vincent on 01803 722227
KINGSWEAR HISTORIANS Enjoy evening meetings throughout the year with talks and discussions about local history from early times to modern events. We have published numerous books, and produce a regular newsletter. Our archivists are creating a comprehensive collection of documents, and photographs as well as house and family histories related to Kingswear. Chairman David Williams: 01803 752716 dr.williams@lineone.net
KINGSWOMEN
We are a social networking group for women in the local area. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month at 7.30pm in the Sarah Roope Trust Room in Kingswear and enjoys a varied programme of activities. There is also a book group, and diner’s group.
NADFAS -
DARTMOUTH & KINGSWEAR DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY
Lectures held at The Flavel, Dartmouth on the second Monday of each month.
Contact Mrs Gwendolyn Alker 01803 833270.
OLD DARTMOTHIANS
(Men)
Founded in 1923 for the fellowship of Dartmouth born gentlemen and for those over 18 who have lived in the town for over 10 years. Call Richard Rendle on 01803 832435.
OLD DARTMOTHIANS
(LADIES)
Enjoy coffee mornings, raising funds for local charities and reunions on Regatta Friday and for Xmas dinner. Contact (Sec) Mrs M Wheedon on 01803 863888.
SLAPTON BALLROOM DANCING GROUP
Meet every other week at the village hall. Call Mrs Faulds-Pain on 01803 770182.
STOKE FLEMING WEDNESDAY LADIES
Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month at Stoke Fleming Village Hall at 2.30pm.
Contact: Jill Fell 01803 771137.
STOKE FLEMING OPERATIC
AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY (SODS)
We have presented reviews, comedy plays and musical concerts and have been a part of the Dart Drama Festival since its beginnings. Anyone is welcome to join us, Monday evenings at the village hall. Contact Mary on 01803 770656 for info.
STOKE FLEMING HORTICULTURAL & SPORTS SOCIETY
The oldest Society in the parish exists to foster horticulture, agriculture, home crafts and handicrafts. It holds a large annual show in August and various events throughout the year as fundraisers, such as a quiz night and spring coffee morning and plant sale. Members also run a monthly Garden Club. Call Mrs Mason on 01803 770446.
TOWNSTAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
TCP is a community led multi agency partnership that was set up in June 2009 to tackle issues identified by Townstal residents that will help to significantly improve the neighbourhood for all. Meetings 4th Monday of every month, open to all.
Chair: Daniel Tagg 01803 834621. Call Julie Deane on 07535 712289 or email at info@townstalcommunitypartnership.org.uk
