Ivybridge Community Diary
| "REGULAR EVENTS" | |
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MONDAYS |
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| Citizens' Advice Bureau outreach service at the Town Hall. Appointment only 10am - 12noon |
To make appointments telephone 01752 893815 |
| St John's Craft Group - 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Waterside House, Keaton Road, Ivybridge |
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| Boys Brigade - Ivybridge Methodist Church. |
Contact: 892756 |
| Youth Centre - Years 7/8/9 ages 11/12/13/14 (Entry Discretion Applied) 6.30 - 8.30pm. Youth Centre Venue | Contact: Kath Cuthbert 01752 893040 |
| "Stairways" Club Monday afternoon computer work for adults with learning disabilities (18 years+), Scout | Contact: 01752 691648 |
| African Drumming Classes - Mondays 7.00pm - 8.30pm | Contact: 894154 |
| Art Group - Ivybridge Evangelical Church (Congregational) Exeter Road - 10am - 12noon. | |
| TUESDAYS | |
| Every Tuesday - Community Coffee Morning 10am - 12noon, Chapel Place, Fore Street, Ivybridge - enjoy company and a chat - open to all although info for unpaid carers will be available; teas / coffees £0.30. | Contact: Details from Jean Roberts 894394 |
| Every Tuesday One - One Business Advice Sessions (1hr) mornings at Ivybridge, Town Hall | Contact: Enterprise Plymouth 211211 |
| 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of each month - Ivybridge Art and Crafts - St John's Hall 2pm - 4pm. | Contact: Betty Hanson 01752 896165 |
| 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month - Ivybridge Camera Club, 7.30pm at Bittaford new hall (first right after 30mph sign). | Contact: David Rayner: 691260 |
| 2nd Tuesday of every month (except August) - Ivybridge Flower Club, 7.30pm Ivybridge Town Hall, flower arranging demonstrations by area & national demonstrators; non-members welcome. | Contact: 01364 649254 |
| 2nd Tuesday of every month - Beacon Beaders - 7.30pm - 9.30pm in Scout Hut. Cost £1.50. | Contact: Sally 01752 896709 |
| 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month - Craft & Friendship Group at Ivybridge Evangelical Church, Exeter Road, 2pm - 4pm. Come along and share your hobby over a cup of tea, everyone welcome. | |
| 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month - 50+ Club, quizzes, bingo, days out, 2pm - 4pm Masonic Hall, Western Road. | Contact: 01752 691974 |
| 4th Tuesday of every month - Mothers' Union - 2pm St John's Church Hall, Blachford Road, Ivybridge, all welcome. | Contact: Olive Chartres 01752 691705 |
| Girls Brigade - Ivybridge Methodist Church. | Contact: 01752 892756 |
| WEDNESDAYS | |
| Support Group for People with Visual Impairment - Meeting every Wednesday 2pm - 4pm at Douro Court, Brook Road, Ivybridge; company, speakers and activities; transport can be arranged. | Contact: Mr N Hart for information 01752 896915 |
| Every Wednesday Tea & Games Afternoon at Age Concern - Glanvilles Mill, 1-30pm - 3pm come for company and to participate in your favourite games such as chess, cards, scrabble, backgammon. | Contact: Age Concern for information 01752 691883 |
| Belly Dance Classes - Every Wednesday at Ivybridge Community College (Gym Room) - 8pm - 9.15pm | Contact Ameera (Nathalie) 07971 847694 |
| 1st Wednesday of every month - MG Car Club Meeting - The Woodpecker, South Brent, 7.30pm (meet at far end of bar). | |
| Community Sport - every Wednesday Adult Climbing Session 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Ivybridge Community College. | Contact: Kim 01752 698315 |
| Every Wednesday Tai Budo 6.30pm - 7.30pm Graham Chuck, Ivybridge Community College. | Contact: Kim 01752 698315 |
| Every Wednesday The Fitness League - Friendly fitness classes for all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities. | Contact: Charlotte 01752 895041 or 07764 301304 |
| Every Wednesday Baby and Toddler Group - St Johns Hall, Blachford Road. | Contact: 01752 896310 |
| Bible Study and Prayer Time - Ivybridge Evangelical Church (Congregational), Exeter Road, - 7pm. | |
| Ivybridge Theatre Group - meet every Wednesday at 7.30pm in Chapel Place Community Centre, Fore Street, Ivybridge - always welcome new members (young and adults) interested in any of the following - acting, dancing, singing, costume making, set building, scenery - do come & join us. | Contact: Ron Davis - Chairman 01751 893308 |
| THURSDAYS | |
| Every Thursday of every month - Yoga 5pm - 6.30pm Paula Jones, Ivybridge Community College. | Contact: Kim 01752 698315 |
| Every Thursday - Songs & Stories for the Under 5s - Ivybridge Methodist Church 1.30pm - 2.30pm. All welcome to take part in songs, stories and crafts. | Contact: 01752 690742 |
| Every Thursday - The Wright Group Coffee Morning - Previously Age Concern Coffee Morning - held at the Exchange Pub every Thursday from 10.30am. Everyone Welcome. | |
| 1st Thursday of every month - Songs of Praise at Abbeyfield, Trehill Road, Ivybridge, 10.30am all welcome. | |
| 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month (except August) - Welcome Group 2pm - 4pm various social activities for Widows & Widowers, St John's Church Hall, Blachford Road, Ivybridge. | Contact: Janice 01752 892501 |
| Last Thursday of every month (except August) - Ivybridge Chamber of Trade Meeting. | Contact: Sue Hawkins 01752 894197 |
| Ivybridge Youth Centre Youth Night Years 9/10/11 - 7pm - 9pm (Entry Discretion Applied) | Contact: Kathy Cuthbert 01752 893040 |
| Lions Club of Ivybridge - 4th Thursday of each month 8pm, The Old Smithy, Fore Street. All welcome. | Contact: Jane 01752 698602 |
| Ivybridge Garden Association meeting - 7.45pm St Johns Curch | |
| FRIDAYS | |
| Every Friday - Ivybridge Country Market at the Scout Hut 8.45am -11.30am (Formerly W.I.) | |
| 1st friday in the month Catholic Women's League - meet at St Austins Priory, Cadleigh 10am. | |
| Pathfinders (for Young People 11+), table tennis, table-top football, tuck shop and much more, 7pm - 8.30pm, Youth Den in St John's Church Hall, Blachford Road, Ivybridge, All Welcome. | Contact: Sheena Barons: 01752 690391 |
| Community Sport - every Friday Children's Climbing Session 6.30pm - 8pm, Ivybridge Community College. | Contact: Kim 01752 698315 |
| Coffee Morning at Ivybridge Evangelical Church (Congregational), Exeter Road, 10am - 12noon. Everyone Welcome! | |
| "Stairways" Club - 9.30am - 12.30pm - projects/outings for adults with learning disabilities (18years+) including drama, games, cookery, photography, music and sport - Methodist Church, Fore Street, Ivybridge. | Contact: Ann 01752 691648 |
| SATURDAYS | |
| Every Saturday - Multi Skills Club for 7-12yrs at Ivybridge Community College - 9.30am - 12.30pm | Contact: Kim 01752 898315 |
| 3rd Saturday of every month - Ivybridge Farmers Market in Glanvilles Mill Car Park 9am - 1pm | |
| 3rd Saturday of every month - Ivybridge Scouts table top sale - Scout Hut, tea / coffee. | |
| Ivybridge Methodist Church - 10am - 12noon Wesley's Coffee House - home made cakes, variety coffees etc. | |
| SUNDAYS | |
| Sunday Services Ivybridge Evangelical Church (Congregational), Exeter Road. 10.30am and 6.15pm. | |
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EVERY WEEK DAY |
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| Devonlane Credit Union, collection point at Ivybridge Town Hall 10am - 12noon. | For more information, leave a message on; 01752 691566 |
| "ONE _ OFFS" | |
| Until 14 September 2008 | |
| Artwork Exhibition "Beaks, Tails, Paws & Claws", painting, photography, sculpture & craft at Delamore gallery, Cornwood, 10am - 4.50pm daily; free entry. | Contact: 01752 837719 - www.delamoregallery.co.uk for further information. |
| Thursday 4 September 2008 | |
| The Great Pasty Push - arriving in Ivybridge (en route from Helston to Alton, Hampshire) at approximately 5pm. This 250 mile sponsored walk aims to raise funds for Treloar's Trust which offers the largest educational establishment in the UK for students with disabilities and who founder, Sir William Purdie Treloar, was born in Helston. The walkers will be accompanied by a giant vehicularised pasty (donated by Ginsters). For further details of how you can support this charitable endeavour please visit www.passthepasty.com or www.treloar.org.uk | |
| Film: In the Valley of Elah (cert. 15) - 7.30pm the Watermark, Ivybridge. Tommy Lee Jones plays Hank Deerfield, a retired military man investigating the mysterious disappearance of his soldier son, Mike, in this mystery drama from the director of 'Crash'. Full £5.00Conc. £4.50. Running Time 121 mins. | Contact: The Watermark - 01752 892220 |
| Friday 5 September 2008 | |
| Ivybridge Walking Club, Snowdonia Weekend, 5 - 8 September, names & £10 deposit to Mark Walker to reserve your place for an enjoyable walking weekend in Snowdonia. Open to all. | Contact: email mwalkone@btopenworld.com, tel 01752 897034 |
| Live event: Kit Holmes - 8pm The Watermark, Ivybridge. Singer / Guitarist with Ruth Wilde on double bass. Enjoy an uplifting evening of acoustic music: blues, folk, country and much more. her trademark sultry vocals have wowed audiences across the UK. Wonderful optional menu available. Full £9.00 Conc. £8.00. | Contact: The Watermark - 01752 892220 |
| Ivybridge Country Market - 8.30am until 11.30am and every consecutive Friday, at the Scout Hut next to the Leisure Centre, Ivybridge. Locally produced cakes, pasties, preserves, local crafts and seasonal produce. enjoy! | |
| Saturday 6 September 2008 - Sunday 14 September - Devon Open Studios | |
| Various Ivybridge artists have "Open Studio" events - all welcome. For a programme contact or visit The Watermark Information Centre. | Contact: 01752 892220 or visit website www.devonartistnetwork.co.uk |
| Saturday 6 September 2008 | |
| NEW - Ivybridge Community Saturday Market - 9am, to 1pm Glanvilles Mill - local produce and crafts; for further information contact the Town Hall. | Contact: 01752 893815 |
| Lions Club Charity Car Wash - all morning in Glanvilles Mill car park, Ivybridge. | |
| Ivybridge Garden Association Autumn Show 2pm - 4pm St John's Church Hall, Blachford Road, Ivybridge. Displays of floral art, vegetables and handicrafts. Refreshments available. | |
| Kingsbridge Agricultural Show - 9am onwards, Borough Farm - 1 mile north of Kingsbridge on the A381. A great day out for all the family. | |
| Tuesday 9 September 2008 | |
| 4Networking Business networking Meeting 8am - 10am in the Function Room at Endsleigh Garden & Leisure. | Contact: Gordon Cox on 01752 898906 |
| Meeting of Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee, 7pm including Public Participation Session, at the Town Hall, Erme Court. | Contact: 01752 893815 |
| Ivybridge Flower Club - 'Indian Summer' 7.30pm The Watermark, Erme Court, Ivybridge - tickets available on the door. | Contact: 01752 690499 |
| Widecombe Fair - 9am - Midnight Widecombe-in-the-Moor. A real Devon country fair held annually since 1850. Livestock, horse and dog show. Come and see Old uncle Tom Cobbley and all the fun of the fair. free Parking. | Contact: 01626 834057 |
| Wednesday 10 September 2008 | |
| Literary Lunch with Marcia Willett, organised by the Friends of Ivybridge Library, 1pm - 3pm in The Watermark, tickets £5 (inclusive of buffet) available from the Library. | |
| Flower Festival: 'Wonders of the World' (until Sunday 14) 9.30am - 8.30pm daily, St Werburgh's Church, Wembury (above the beach). Refreshments available throughout the day. | |
| Ivybridge Regeneration Group Meeting: 5.30pm, Town Hall, Ivybridge - new members welcome. | Contact: Town Council 01752 893815 |
| Thursday 11 September 2008 | |
| Film: Lust (cert 18) 7.30pm The Watermark, Ivybridge. A tale of forbidden passion, deadly espionage and entrapment, based in Japanese occupied Shanghai. Full £5 Conc. £4.50. Running Time 157mins. | |
| Planning Surgery with South Hams District Council - 10am - 12noon, Ivybridge Town hall - drop in, no appointment necessary. | Contact: 01803 861234 |
| Friday 12 September 2008 | |
| Gary Streeter Constituency Advice Surgery, 4pm - 6pm, Ivybridge Town Hall, Erme Court, Ivybridge. Appointments must be pre booked. | Contract: 01752 335666 |
| Saturday 13 September 2008 | |
| Filham Music Festival - 12noon - 9.30pm, Filham Park, Ivybridge. Performing are Joey the Lips, mad Dog McRea, Joker, Vicious Kitten and Red Vegas. all day music, catering, bar and free childrens' circus. Tickets in advance - £15.00, under 12's free and available at www.eventsw.co.uk | |
| Sunday 14 September 2008 | |
| Beacon Hill Challenge and Fun Run - 11am starting and finishing at Victoria Park, Blachford Road, Ivybridge. | Contact: 01752 346184 |
| Pedal for a Medal Charity Cycle Ride - 8.30am - 5pm starting and finishing at Coypool, Plymout. The Event offers a choice of 7, 20 or 35 mile routes onto Dartmoor. | Contact: 01752 228128 for more details |
| Monday 15 September 2008 | |
| Launch evening: Youth Alpha 7pm - 9pm every Monday, the Cafe, Ivybridge Methodist Church. A Christian youth club for ages 12 0- 18. Explore the meaning of life through various fun activities. Free refreshments. All youngsters welcome. | |
| Tuesday 16 September 2008 | |
| Ivybridge Community Choir - will be holding a New Members' Evening at 7.30pm in the Music Suite, Ivybridge Community College. All new members very welcome. | |
| Thursday 18 September 2008 | |
| Film: Zodiac (cert 15) 7.30pm, the Watermark, Ivybridge. it is the ultimate cold case. The rampage of a madman who has never been caught, America's very own Jack the Ripper. A quiet, dialogue driven thriller that delivers with scene after scene of gut wrenching anxiety. Full £5.00 Conc. £4.50. Running Time 158mins. | Contact: 01752 892220 |
| Fundraising Quiz Night - Buckfastleigh Rangers Under 15's hosted by David Fitzgerald, 7.30pm, Ivybridge Town Hall - £10 per head includes buffet. | Contact: 01752 690189 |
| Friday 19 September 2008 | |
| Live Even: Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen - 8pm the Watermark, Ivybridge. Trumpeter Kenny Ball has been blowing his trumpet for over 50 years and is a genuine institution and the most successful jazz trumpeter this side of the Atlantic. This is your chance to see him, live here in Ivybridge and enjoy an evening of foot tapping, fell good jazz. Full £30.00 Conc. £25.00 | Contact: 01752 892220 |
| South Devon Innovation Centre - invite all local businesses to their regular 3rd Friday Breakfast Meeting at the Watermark Innovation Centre, Ivybridge, come along for free business advice and to network with other local business people. Starts 8.30am. Free breakfast included. | Contact: 01803 540500 - info@torbayinnovationcentres.co.uk |
| Saturday 20 September 2008 | |
| Reader's Day - Ivybridg Library - 10am to 4pm the watermark, Ivybridge (adults) only. Meet the authors Poppy Adams, Simon Hall, Deborah Moggach and Jason Goodwin for a reader's extravaganza, to include informal panel discussions, workshops, readers' fair and book signings. Tickets only to include a welcome pack, lunch and a goody bay. Collect an application form from the library or download at www.devon.gov.uk/libraries. | |
| South Hams Youth Fest 2008 - 10am to 5pm Kingsbridge Town Square and Car Park. A day of free entertainment for young people, including a 30ft climbing wall, bungee run, trade stands, Kingsbridge Youth Market, live entertainment on the band stand and Ollie's skatepark. More info on Facebook and Myspace (just search for SOUTH HAMS YOUTH FEST). | |
| Trip to Stourhead House & Gardens - Wiltshire with Ivybridge Garden Association; all welcome. Depart 8.15am return approximately 6.30pm price £21.15 or National Trust Members coach only £11.25. | Contact: Liz Baxendale 01752 894289 or Sue Thomson 01752 894279 |
| Life Coaching - free taster session. Start to fulfill your potential in life and see the bigger picture 10am - 2pm. Natures Larder, Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge. every 3rd Saturday of the month, contact Simon 690651 or Natures Larder 894197 for an appointment or just call in on the day. | |
| Sunday 21 September 2008 | |
| Lee Mill Community association Car Boot Sale - 10am - 2pm at Countryman's Farm Shop Car Park (directly before Endsleigh Garden Centre). Cars £5, Vans £6 | |
| Monday 22 September 2008 - Saturday 27 September "PL:21 POWER LESS - ENERGY WEEK | |
| Tuesday 23 - Film at the Watermark - Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" 7.30pm. | For information on the energy events contact, Sophie 01752 894828 e/mail s_r_phillips@hotmail.co.uk or Simon 01752 690651 e/mail simon@setyourspiritfree.com or PL:21 e/mail pl-21@hotmail.co.uk |
| Wednesday 24 - Business event "Saving Business Energy" 6pm The Watermark. | |
| Saturday 27 - Energy Fair, Ivybridge Methodist Church 10am - 4pm help for Ivybridge residents to combat increasing fuel costs. | |
| Tuesday 23 September 2008 | |
| Felt Making Level 1 - Learn about felt making techniques with simple practice; 20 week course 9.30am - 12.30pm at South Brent Old School Centre. | Contact: Adult & Community Learning on 0845 155 1014 |
| Planning & Infrastructure Meeting - 7pm including Public Participation Session, at the Town Hall, Erme Court. | Contact: 01752 893815 |
| Wednesday 24 September 2008 | |
| Transport Sub Committee - 1pm Public Participation Session, Ivybridge Town Hall, Erme Court. | Contact: 01752 893815 |
| Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 September 2008 | |
| Art & Craft Exhibition - Ivybridge Art & Craft Society, Town Hall, Erme Court, Ivybridge. | |
| Film: Brick Lane (cert15) 7.30pm the Watermark, Ivybridge. The seclusion of a young Bangladeshi woman on the estates of London's Brick Lane is intruded upon by a young lover and the post 9/11 era. Based on the bestselling novel by Monica Ali. Full £5.00 Conc. £4.50. running time 101 mins. | Contact: 01752 89220 The Watermark |
| Ivybridge Garden Association: 'Brambleys - Past, Present and Future' 7.45pm St John's Church Hall, Blachford Road, Ivybridge. | |
| Planning Surgery with South Hams District Council10am - 12noon, Ivybridge Town Hall - drop-in no appointment necessary. | Contact: 01803 861234 |
| Friday 26 September 2008 | |
| Live Event: John Williams and John Etheridge - 8pm the Watermark, Erme Court, Ivybridge. John Williams the most celebrated classical guitarist, alongside John Etheridge who enjoys a glowing reputation throughout the jazz world and beyond as one of the best guitarists in the world. They will present a programme that features solo sets from each of them as well as specially commissioned joint pieces. An evening to remember. Ticket prices Full £30 Conc. £25.00. | Contact: 01752 892220 The Watermark |
| Gary Streeter Constituency Advice Surgery - 4pm - 6pm, Ivybridge Town Hall, Erme Court, Ivybridge. Appointments must be pre booked. | Contact: 01752 895666 |
| Friday 26 September 2008 - Sunday 5 October 2008 | |
| South Devon Walking Festival - for details visit www.southdevonwalkingfestival.co.uk | |
| Saturday 27 September 2008 | |
| Live Event: Dire Traits - 8pm the Watermark, Erme Court, Ivybridge. based in the South West and one of the leading Dire Straits tribute acts in the world. The band performs regularly throughout the UK and faithfully reproduces all the classic hits, including Romeo and Juliet, Brothers in Arms, Walk of Life, Sultans of Swing and many more! Pre booked tickets £8.00 or £1000 on the door. | Contact: 01752 892220 The Watermark |
| Sunday 28 September 2008 | |
| Ivybridge Walking Club - a local walk from Ivybridge - Meet outside the Watermark at 10am. Leaders Mo and Jan. All welcome, further info from Mark Walker e/mail mwalkone@btopenworld.com. | Contact: 01752 897034 |