VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS
THE WOMENS' INSTITUTE
The Women's Institute meets
on the first Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in the WI Hall by the bridge in
Yealmpton.
Activities:-Interesting speakers most months: Travel, Recycling, Cookery, Craft, Gardening, Drug Abuse, Drama Group, Home Economics, Walking Group, Skittles.
Outings: Dartmouth Naval College, Planetarium, Council Offices, Gardens, WI Market - Ivybridge
THE LUNCHEON CLUB
Every Friday during
term time, Luncheon Club is held in the Community Centre at 12.30. Staffed by
volunteers, it provides an excellent three course meal at a modest cost. Besides
good food it offers an opportunity to socialise and meet friends. All are
welcome and there is no need to book in advance.
THE YEALM WINE CIRCLE
The
Yealm Wine circle meets on the third Monday of each month with the general
meetings taking
place at the Yealmpton Community Centre. Outdoor activities are organised in the
summer months typically during June, July and August.
Aims of the Circle: to promote an interest in the social aspects of wine
such as:- Tastings, information on wine production, guest speakers, etc.. A few
members have an active interest in producing their own wine (so plenty of good
advice is available). At each meeting you bring your own bottle and glass to
enjoy yourself as you would wish. Interested? Why not come along to one of our meetings -- there is no
obligation to join and you will find the atmosphere open and friendly. You can
find contact details for the circle on the notice board in the community centre.
YEALMPTON TWINNING
Yealmpton
is twinned with Milizac in Brittany, France. This was established in June 1988
and since then there have been regular exchanges between the two villages which
have proved very entertaining.
Aims of the Association: to promote and foster friendship and understanding between the people of Yealmpton and District and those of Milizac and District in Brittany and those of other towns/villages with which the Association may later form links. To encourage visits by individuals and groups to and from the linked towns/villages particularly by children and young people, and the development of personal contacts, and by so doing to broaden the mutual understanding of the cultural, recreational, educational and commercial activities of the linked towns/villages.
Interested? Why not come along to one of our meetings - there is no obligation to join and you will find the atmosphere very friendly. You can find contact details for the Association on the notice board in the community centre.
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH
Regular Services
First and Third Sunday in the Month: 0930 Eucharist or Family Service.
Second and Fourth Sunday in the Month: 0800 Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer); 0930 Eucharist or Family Service.
Fifth Sunday in the Month: please see notice boards or contact vicar or churchwardens.
Every Wednesday: 0930 Holy Communion (Common Worship)
Church warden: Ken Edmonds tel 01752 880648; Val Frederick tel 01752 880380
Vicar: the Rev David Arnott, The Vicarage, Bowden Hill, Yealmpton, PL8 2JX
email revdavid.arnott@virgin.net
YEALMPTON WOODLAND BURIAL ASSOCIATION
Yealmpton Woodland Burial Association was established in 2002. Our local churchyard was closed, and we opened a new burial ground so that local people have an alternative to cremation. Each burial contributes to the creation of the new woodland. When all the trees have been planted the burial ground will be managed as woodland for ever. All residents of Yealmpton are welcome to attend the AGM in April and be elected to the committee of the Association. Full membership is open to anyone who wishes to purchase the right to be buried or to have a memorial tree. The aims of the association are explained on our website: www.woodlandburial.org.uk or you can email us at ywba@wrescombe.entadsl.com
THE YEALMPTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The Community Association is an organisation which exists to "promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Yealmpton and the neighbourhood...". Its primary activity is to maintain and mange the Community Centre and Resource Centre in Stray Park. The Great Hall, the Community Room and the Meeting Room are all available for hire for appropriate uses. For further information on activities and booking the Community Centre please telephone 881752 during office hours or 880388 (ansaphone).
THE YEALMPTON RESOURCE CENTRE
The Resource Centre operated by the Community Association and is
located within the Community Centre. For information and IT facilities and
Training courses call at the Centre, weekdays 9.00am - 12 noon , 2.00pm - 4.30pm
or telephone 881752
YEALMPTON AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
The
Yealmpton Show is held on the last Wednesday in July.
Schedules of prizes are available from Yealmpton Post Office, Brixton Post
Office & Corner Stores, Riverford
Farm Shop, Kitley.
