24 Apr Craft Fairs, support groups, discos & VE Day celebrations – it’s all going on in St Marychurch!
St. Marychurch, Babbacombe, and Maidencombe are busy as ever, and there is much to look forward to this Spring and Summer. From groups and activities to the Reddenhill Road Midsummer’s Street Party and the ever-popular Babbacombe Fair, there is something for everyone.
Red, white and blue will be the colours on Wednesday 7th May from 2pm to 4pm we will be marking VE DAY 80th Anniversary with an afternoon of celebration and remembrance at the Central Conservative Club, 226 Union Street, Torquay TQ2 5QS. This is a time for the community to get together and celebrate with a good old knees up whilst remembering the many that never came home. For more information about the event, please contact me – call 07469660888 or email [email protected]. Whether you are a veteran, remember VE Day or want to join in, everyone is welcome. People are welcome to come in red, white and blue or 1940s style attire!
The Riveira Parkinson’s Friends (formerly Parkinson’s Support Group) meet at the Medway Centre, Medway Road Watcombe TQ2 8SA on the 3rd Thursday of every month 1-2pm.
It is a great opportunity to connect with others, pick up some information and enjoy a cuppa and a chat. Facebook – Riviera Parkinson’s Friends.
Also, there is another way for people with Parkinson’s to connect and take part in gentle physical activity. Nick is a wonderful Tai Chi teacher, and he is running weekly classes for people with Parkinson’s at the Windmill Centre on Monday afternoons from 2pm.
Family carers can also meet together in the lounge and have formed a wonderful peer support group for each other. If you know anyone with Parkinson’s, this is a very supportive and special group.
It costs £6 per session.
Contact details for Nick are:
Phone: 07968174934
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://devontaichicentre.com/classes/parkinsons-torbay-group/
Come and join our Afternoon Disco with DJ Chris Hill at the Conservative Club in St.Marychurch. Such a fabulous, fun atmosphere, as well as meeting new people and friends. The Discos are on the 4th Thursday of the month (except June and December, which will be the 2nd Thursday) from 2-4pm. It cost just £1.00. You don’t have to boogie as you can sit and enjoy the music. We take requests, too!
Back due to popular demand, we are holding another Craft Fair on the 31st May 11 am – 3.30pm at the Sailing Club (next to the Co-op in St.Marychurch). Come and join us for superb craft stalls, tea and coffee, as well as delicious homemade cakes. We are raising funds for Torbay Communities. More dates for the year to be confirmed.
As we move further on into the year, don’t forget, and how could we, The Midsummer’s Street Party on Reddenhill Road, Babbacombe on 21st June 12.30 – 6pm. Organisers plan to make it even bigger and better this year with dozens of stalls and activities for all ages. Last year was a wonderful day, and this year the event will be amazing.
In the area there are so many groups going on including the Small Dog Lovers group, community skittles, gentle evening strolls, lunch clubs, community carvery, Book Club, craft workshops at the Scrapstore and a full weekly program of activities and groups at the Precinct Social Centre for people over the age of 55.
As always, please get in touch with me if you would like to know more information on all of the above. I am always happy to help😊
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