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| American Square Dancing (Sidmouth College) |
| The Club meet on Wednesdays at Church House 7.30-9.30pm in
term time. A fun and friendly club. If yore a graduated dancer
or would like to learn - just come along or call Wendy on 514092. |
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| Apple Tree Pre-School |
We welcome children aged 3 - 5 years old on Mon to Fri mornings
between 9 - 11.45am, and Mon, Wed &Fri, afternoons from
12.45 - 3.15 pm. A lunchtime club runs Mon, Wed and Fri 11.45
- 12.45pm during term time at Sidmouth Infants School, Manstone.
Please call into the Pre-School for more details. |
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| Arthritis Research Campaign |
| This group meet several times a year to raise money for this
vital research. For further info, ring the Chairman on 577266. |
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| Badminton Club |
| For the over 40s, from 8pm - 10pm. For info, call 515476. |
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| Carers National Association |
The association Sid Vale Branch was formed to enable carers
to meet together, to offer mutual support, the chance to share
experiences and practical help and advice with people in similar
situations who understand the feelings of carers, or to point
the carer in the right direction for information or help. We
meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at Trumps Court, Ham Lane
at 2.15pm where there is a cup of tea and a welcome for all
carers.
For more details phone 514664. |
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Children's Hospice South West
Sidmouth Friends Group |
| Regular Meetings are held in the Stable Room at the Blue
Ball Inn on the last Wed of each month at 7.30 p.m. All newcomers
and potential helpers are very welcome. |
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| Classic Car Club |
| We currently meet 2nd Wednesday of the month at "The Golden
Lion" Tipton St. John. Advisable to phone beforehand. Tel 446353. |
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| Devonshire Association (The) |
All events at Arts Centre, Station Rd, Sidmouth at 2.30pm
Secretary - Dr Roger Lendon 01395 446311. |
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| Devon Social Group |
| No-one to go out with? Come out with our group of friends!
Call John on 01395 515448 for details of this event or telephone
01822 810872 for details on joining Devon Social Group. |
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| East Devon Fuchsia & Pelargonioum
Society |
| Talks held at St. Francis Church Hall, Woolbrook Rd, Sidmouth.
New members welcome for details phone Eric Richardson (sec)
on 01297 20698. |
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| East Devon Organ Club |
| The Club is open every 2nd Tuesday in the month at the Primley
Rd, Church Hall, at 7.30pm start. For further information call
Mrs Wendy Caple 01823 680692. |
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| Gardeners' Guild of Sidmouth (The) |
All regular meetings on 2nd Thursday of every month, (except
August & December) at 2.30pm, St Francis Church, Sidmouth.
Annual Sub due in November is only £2, visitors welcome at 50p
each.
For information contact co-ordinator Caro Brewster (co-ordinator)
on 515168 or Secretary Cheryl Percy on 579505. |
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| National Trust Sidmouth Centre |
If you are a member of the National Trust, why not join the
Sidmouth Centre, which arranges interesting events throughout
the year; talks, a spring lunch, a holiday, outings, coffee
mornings etc.
Membership is only £3 per year, and if you are interested please
contact Membership Secretary, Miss Rena Berriman, 4, Linstead
Court, Station Road, Sidmouth. EX10 8HJ. Tel 578400. |
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| Probus Club of Sidmouth (The) |
| This club meets on the second Tuesday in each month, at the
Riviera Hotel, The Esplanade, Sidmouth at 12 noon for lunch
at 1pm. For further information please contact Mr. D. Pedder
on 513985. |
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| RSPCA |
| Contact Annie Reddish on 578038. |
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| Seaton Trefoil Guild |
| Your local Trefoil Guild meets on the 2nd Monday of the month
in Colyford Memorial Hall at 2.30 p.m. For more information
telephone 23785. |
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| Sidford Folk Dance Club |
| The Club meets at Sidford Village Hall in Byes Lane, Sidford
from mid Sept to Mid May. Dancing is from 8pm to 10.30pm. Admission
75p. New members and visitors welcome, also beginners who will
be helped. Contact secretary on 568864. |
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| Sidford Playgroup |
| Every weekday morning during term time at Sidford Social
Hall from 9.30am to 12 noon. Children aged 3 - 5 years welcome
to play and have fun. For further details contact Theresa on
07989 250602 anytime, or call into the Hall. |
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| Sidford St Peter's Fellowship |
| Meetings with talks & slide shows are held at St. Peter's
Hall on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings of the month at 7.30pm.
Everyone welcome. 50p entrance to include coffee. |
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| Sidford Tennis Club |
Tennis all the year round - Two Floodlit Courts. League and
friendly matches at both Junior and Senior level. Coaching for
juniors is on Friday nights. Social events.
For more information please contact Mrs Marion Baker on 513057. |
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| Sidford W.I. |
| Meetings are held each month in Sidford Social Hall at 7.15
pm on the second Wednesday of the month. |
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| Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society |
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| Founded 1922. Registered Charity no: 290508 |
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| Sidmouth Badminton Club |
| Further details contact Emma Shepherd on 01297 552096 or
Sidmouth Sports Centre on 577679. |
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| Sidmouth Blind Club |
| Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays every month from 2 - 4pm
in Sidford Church Hall (St Peters). Enjoy a quiet afternoon,
either chatting, playing cards or dominoes. For further info,
call John or Mary Trilsbach on 516572. |
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| Sidmouth Bowling Club |
| The Club is open to both ladies and gentlemen and has facilities
for indoor and outdoor bowling. New members are welcomed and
training courses are run regularly. For further information
contact the membership secretary, Sidmouth Bowling Club, Coburg
Rd, Sidmouth, EX10 8NG or phone 514410. |
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| Sidmouth Bridge Club - EBU Affiliated |
The Club plays at the Sidmouth Rugby Club, Haydon's Lane,
from 1.45pm to 5pm, Monday and Thursday (duplicate or teams)
and Tuesday and Friday (partnership rubber bridge). Some events
available on Wednesdays. Visitors most welcome.
For further details contact the Secretary Angela Lovatt on 514154
or the Chairman Valerie Gadsdon on 512890. |
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| Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce |
| General meetings for members three times a year and social
events. Newsletters twice a year. Information from the Secretary,
Mrs Davina Everson on 01392 276843. |
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| Sidmouth Choral Society |
| The Society meets every Tuesday evening from September to
April, 7.30pm to 9.15pm in the St. Francis Church Hall, Woolbrook,
Sidmouth. Two concerts a year. New members, especially tenors
and basses, welcome. Contact the Secretary on 512494. |
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| Sidmouth College Folk Dance Club |
| The club meets in Sidmouth College Main Hall on Fridays ,
7.30 - 9.30pm. Traditional, contemporary country dances taught.
Beginners, new members and visitors welcome. For further info,
call Doreen on 513131. |
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Sidmouth College Old Time & Modern
Sequence Dance Club |
| Dancing in Sidmouth College Main Hall on Mondays 7.15 to
9.30pm during term time. New members and visitors are welcome.
Your first visit is free. For further information phone 515513
or 515833. |
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| Sidmouth Concert Society |
| Tickets for all concerts can be obtained from Paragon Books
or at door. Subscription £33.75 for six concerts from the Treasurer
on 597230. |
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| Sidmouth Core Hill W.I. |
| Meetings are held in St. Francis Church Hall, Woolbrook,
at 2.30pm on 3rd Thursday afternoon of every month except August. |
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| Sidmouth Cricket, Tennis, Croquet & Hockey
Club (The) |
A very friendly club offering all levels of croquet coaching
and games throughout the summer. Suitable for all ages, croquet
offers either a chance to enjoy a "hoop run" game with a friend,
or for those who prefer a challenge, the more competitive "Association"
game.
If you wish to know more about this fascinating sport, please
contact our Secretary Mrs Mary Smith on 516652. |
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| Sidmouth Daycare Nursery |
Care available Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm 52 weeks of the year
for children 6 months to school age. We are registered to accept
children who qualify for early years grant and have 5 morning
sessions during term time.
Please phone Karin Persson on 515510 or call in for more information. |
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| Sidmouth & District Lancastrian
Association |
| The club meets once a month from September to May in order
to promote friendship amongst fellow Lancastrians - call Mrs
call Mrs Wilson 578450. |
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| Sidmouth & District Past Rotarians
Club |
| The club meets for lunch on the first Tuesday of each month
12.30 for 1.00 pm at the Bedford Hotel, The Esplanade. EXCEPT
IN JANUARY when the venue will be Sidmouth Cricket Club Pavilion.
For more information contact Hon. Secretary Alan Stirner on
579293. |
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| Sidmouth & District Photographic
Club |
Fortnightly meetings held at the Darlington Room, Abbeyfield
Court, Station Rd, Sidmouth at 7.30pm.
For more details contact. Leslie Owen on 01395 577410.
www.members.aol.com/sidphotoclub |
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| Sidmouth Flower Arrangement Club |
Meetings held on fourth Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise
stated) at St. Francis Church, Woolbrook at 2pm.
Secretary:- Mrs Margaret Harris, 3 Bennett's Hill, Woolbrook,
Sidmouth. Tel 513770. |
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| Sidmouth French Circle |
| Regular meetings for conversational French at the Youth Centre,
Manstone Lane, on Wednesdays at 2.30 p.m. from 20th September
2000 to Easter 2001. |
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| Sidmouth Garden Club |
| All events take place at All Saints Church Hall at 2.30pm.
Refreshments & Plant stall Visitors welcome. |
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Sidmouth Group of the Civil Service
Retirement Fellowship |
| All ex civil-servants are welcome to our coffee mornings
at 10.15 am on the first Wednesday of every month at the Fortfield
Hotel. Further details contact Geoff Way on 577595. |
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| Sidmouth Homeopathic Group |
| The clinic is held one day per month. For further information
and appointments please call 512863. |
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| Sidmouth Inshore Rescue Service |
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The members of SIRS meet every Tuesday - 7.00 p.m. at the
Lifeboat Station, The Esplanade, Sidmouth. Additional training
meetings take place on every other Sunday.
New members, either crew, committee or fund-raisers are always
welcome. Contact Ray Colborne on 597392. |
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Sidmouth Lion's Club
http://sidmouthlions.lionwap.org
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The motto of our worldwide Lions Clubs organisation is ‘We
serve’ and Sidmouth Lions achieve this primarily through fundraising
and service activities.
Our many fundraising events include the Great Duck Derby on
the River Sid (3rd Sunday in July) and Santa’s Carol Float (for
3 weeks prior to Christmas). Our service activities include
helping those in need and making donations to worthwhile causes
and charities. We also have a variety of social activities.
If you would like to meet the Lions, either at a social event
or at one of our twice-monthly meetings at the Blue Ball Inn,
please call Ian (01395 512923) or Chris (01395 577450) or email
sidmouthlions@dial.pipex.com . |
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| Sidmouth Men's Forum |
| Meetings each Thursday, at All Saints' Church Hall, All Saints'
Road. Meetings commence at 3pm. |
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| Sidmouth Retirement Club |
The Club holds a Social meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the
month (other than August) at Primley URC Church Hall, Primley
Rd at 2.30pm. During the year there are several coach excursions,
and coffee mornings. Visitors and new members welcome.
For further information contact William Lake (Chairman) on 514951. |
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| Sidmouth Rotary Club (The) |
| The Club meets for lunch on Wednesdays 12.30 for 1pm at Hotel
Riviera, except in January. Sometimes, when there are 5 Wednesdays
in a month, we may meet in the evenings. Visiting Rotarians
welcome. |
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| Sidmouth Playgroup |
Children aged 3 & 4 years are welcome to join our friendly
playgroup on weekday mornings, 9.00- 11.45am at The Guide H.Q,
Lawn Vista, Sidmouth. OFSTED inspected.
For more information call Colette Hill on 01395 579901 or 07977
827671 during session times. |
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| Sidmouth Poetry Reading Circle |
This friendly, informal group, established in 1984, meets
once a month in Sidmouth. Its aim is to share an appreciation
of all types of poetry. Each meeting is dedicated to the reading
and discussion of a chosen poet or theme. Members who themselves
write verse are encouraged to share their work. Outings to places
connected with poets and public poetry readings are organised.
New members welcome. For further details phone the chairman
on 513728. |
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| Sidmouth Stroke Club |
Social activities, (with a speaker) at the Red Cross House,
Mill Street on the second Tuesday each month 2.30 - 4.30p.m.
For further information phone Mrs F Masding (Secretary) on 512873. |
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| Sidmouth Tennis Club |
| All junior beginners or players are welcome to weekly sessions
with a professional coach. Contact Mike Paddock on 514037. |
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| Sidmouth Townswomen's Guild of Woolbrook (Afternoon) |
Meetings held on 3rd Wednesday of each month in St. Francis
Church Hall, Woolbrook at 2.30 p.m. We are happy to welcome
new members.
For more information please phone 513396 or 513779. |
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| Sidmouth Valley (Evening) Townswomen's
Guild |
| Meet on the 1st Friday each month at 7pm in the Darlington
Room of Abbeyfield Court, Station Rd. New members always welcome.
For more information phone Mrs Claire Crouch on 579628. |
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| Sidmouth Wednesday Club |
The Wednesday Club is for ladies to widen their circle of
friends. We meet once a month for an interesting talk, demonstration
or a trip out. We are always happy to welcome new members.
For more information please call Daphne Gibbings on 579773. |
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| Sidmouth W.I. |
| Meetings take place at 2.30pm on the 2nd Thursday in each
month at the Darlington Room, Abbeyfield Court, Station Rd.
New members and visitors will be welcome. The President is Jean
Marr. |
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| Sid Vale Association |
| The first Civic Society - founded in 1846 for the protection
of the beauties and amenities of the neighbourhood and to promote
and aid its cultural development. The association would welcome
new members and helpers. For more information please contact
Mr Handel Bennett |
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| Sid Vale Heritage Centre & Museum |
Hope Cottage, Church Street, Sidmouth Tel: 516139Opening
times:
Easter to end of October:
Mondays 2pm - 4.30pm
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10.0am - 12.30pm & 2 - 4.30pm
Sundays closed.The museum displays include local antiquities,
costumes, lace,19th century prints of Sidmouth's historic houses,
photographs, geology & archeology etc. The Museum has a
small shop selling items of interest including a number of locally
produced books, postcards etc. Guided strolls around the town's
interesting features leave the Centre at 10.15am each Tuesday
to west Sidmouth and each Thursday to east Sidmouth. Special
exhibitions are advertised as they occur.
Curator: Rosalind Whitfield, Tel 516258 |
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| Sid Vale Painting Group |
| The group meet in the Garden Room at Twyford House, Wednesdays
10-12 noon, commencing September 12th to April. New members
and visitors welcome. For more information please ring Stewart
Gordon on 512372. |
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| Vision Group for Sidmouth |
| Our Vision for Sidmouth isTo cherish the heritage of
our Regency Resort and the surrounding coast and countryside;
to seek to improve amenities and facilities appropriate for
residents and visitors in the 21st Century; to encourage a vibrant
economy; and to commend our vision to the Local Development
Framework. If you would like to become involved in the
Group, please contact the Secretary on: jaydoubleyou@onetel.com |
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| V.H. Indoor Bowls Club |
We welcome all visually handicapped (even totally blind)
to our games sessions on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays every month
from 2-4pm in Sidford Church Hall. No previous experience necessary;
full instruction given.
For info, call Tom Ward on 512209. |
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| WEA Training - Special Educational Needs |
The Parent Partnership Project works to support parents and
carers of children with special educational needs by providing
information and guidance to enable them to make informed choices
about their children's educational needs by encouraging closer
working relationships between parents, school, education authorities
and other agencies.
For information on training courses, call 01395 272309. |
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| 50's World |
| A friendship group for the over 50's. Activities include
a monthly luncheon meeting with a speaker on topics of general
interest, at a Sidmouth venue, visits to local places of interest,
coffee mornings, strolls etc. Non political, non religious and
non profit making. Annual subscription: couples £15, singles
£10. Current programme and enquiries to New Horizons, 6 Woolbrook
Mead, Sidmouth or ring 515838. |
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