Active Devon
Active Devon is a community-focused, non-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring and supporting Devon to be active.
We believe movement is central to living healthier, happier and more connected lives whatever your age, ability or background.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Freephone 0800 9177650
help@aamail.org
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
If you need help with a drinking problem call, email or use the live chat facility on the web site.
BEAT Eating Disorders
Helpline: 0808 801 0677
Studentline: 0808 801 0811
Youthline: 0808 801 0711
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
The UK’s eating disorder charity. Their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.
Befrienders
canonfennemore@btinternet.com
Church Office 01647 432265
If you are housebound or live alone and need some company, Befrienders can visit for a chat every couple of weeks. All Befrienders are trained and have been DBS checked.
BodyActiv8ed
07866 062488
bodyactiv8ed@gmail.com
BodyActiv8ed offers deep Neuro-Muscular Tissue Activations, Massage and Remedial Exercises to improve your quality of life. These practices support and enhance the body’s own natural healing system, boosting immunity, enriching function, and performance. As well as improving your physical health and posture, the treatments also work on your mind through improving mental clarity and emotional health.
Bumps and Beyond
Parish Hall, Moretonhampstead
Thursdays 9.30am – 11.30am
For anyone expecting a baby or those with little ones up to school age.
Contribution of £2 towards the cost of hiring the hall and supplying tea, coffee and toast
Chagford Allotment Holder’s Association
Contact: Anne Barnes – chagford.allotment@gmail.com
Chagford Allotments are situated just above the Jubilee play park and tennis court along the rectory track at the top of Chagford.
It is a beautiful site with good soil, a manure heap and a community spirit, so please do get in touch if you are interested in an allotment and we would be delighted to talk to you.
Chagford Dental Practice
Lawn House, 24 Mill St, Chagford, TQ13 8AW
01647 432224
Professional and friendly Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Nurses and Reception Team
Chagford Health Centre
Chagford TQ13 8BW
01647 433320
chagford.hc@nhs.net
www.chagfordhealthcentre.co.uk
The Health Centre offers a high standard of patient-centred healthcare. It runs many clinics for the management of chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes as well as a variety of other medical services including antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and NHS health checks.
Chagford Health Centre Friends & Patient Group
As volunteers from the patient list we support Chagford Health Centre through occasional fund-raising activities and promote health and wellbeing through community workshops. We link the Health Centre with their patients by raising awareness of patients’ views and concerns.
For contact or to volunteer as a member please leave a note at the Health Centre reception.
Chagford Netball Club
Every Tuesday evening, 7.00 – 8.00pm, Chagford Tennis Courts
Opportunities to play volleyball and rounders as well (depending on numbers)
Come and have a go!
£2.00 per session
Chagford Pantry
whiddonparishes@hotmail.com
Church Office 01647 432265
At the School and St Michael’s Church, the Pantry is available for all who are struggling to feed themselves or their families. Help yourself to food or you can phone the Church Office if you need deliveries.
Chagford Pharmacy
01647433486
chagford.pharmacy@intrapharm.com
We dispense prescriptions, advise on health issues and provide health and beauty products.
Please see our website for more details.
Our opening hours are Monday-Friday 9am – 6pm and Saturday 9am – 1pm.
Chagford Runners
07813604920
chagfordrunners@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/runchagford/?locale=en_GB
Chagford Runners are a relaxed friendly group with a wide range of running capabilities and always welcomes people to join with their runs.
These are generally on Monday nights at 7pm (often from the clubhouse on the War Memorial Playing fields) and on Saturday’s at 10am usually from the Square.
Away runs are organised too.
The club runs a season of Apsire to 5K training once a year.
Community Allotment
New Street, Chagford, TQ13 8BB
Contact: Nicky Scott nickygradyscott@protonmail.com
A place to relax and connect with nature, and enjoy peace and quiet in a beautiful location, just above Jubilee Park.
The community allotment is about health and wellbeing, connecting with nature and the food we eat, community, ecology and wildlife and hopefully also a place for related arts and creativity.
Open to all ages who live in the Chagford area. It is supported by Wellmoor, a local charity.
Join us at one of our weekly working parties (planting, weeding etc.) every Wednesday morning, 10.00am – 1.00pm – weather permitting.
Community Links
Access to a range of services and support for families and individuals in Devon and the South West.
Family support, befriending, mental health support, neurodiverse parenting support group, counselling.
Cruse Bereavement Care
0808 808 1677
Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. Cruse are here to support you after the death of someone close.
Dartmoor Acupuncture Clinic
07792333109
Ihsan Jean-Paul Dal Din BSc (Hons)
Acupuncture, Qigong Tuina, Energy Acupressure, Chinese Remedial Massage.
Offering a personal and holistic service. All musculoskeletal problems, emotional and mental health, life changes and immune-suppressed conditions.
Tuesdays, Fridays and by appointment
Dartmoor Food Clinic
07739 691 648
info@dartmoorfoodclinic.com
Fully qualified naturopathic nutritional therapist working at the Dartmoor Acupuncture Clinic, home clinic and via Zoom.
Contact 07739 691 648 for a FREE 15 minute discovery call.
Dartmoor Mobile Foot Clinic
01647 441381
07738247092
amberjayne3@btinternet.com
Amber-Jayne (S.A.C. Dip. FHPT/ S.A.C. DIP. FHPP) Mobile Foot Health Practitioner
Based in the Moretonhampstead covering the surrounding areas also based out of Chagford and Moretonhampstead doctors surgeries once a month for general foot care.
Diabetic friendly. Tricky feet, thickened nails, corns and calluses.
Feel free to contact to discuss your problem and I will be happy to try and help.
Devon Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
0330 0245 321
CFHD.DevonSPA@nhs.net
childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk/camhs/
Providing help for children and young people who may be experiencing problems with their emotional or psychological well-being or mental health.
Devon Recovery Learning Community
dpn-tr.drlc@nhs.net
01392 677067 (10.ooam – 2.00pm Mon – Thurs)
For people with experience of mental health difficulties, their family and friends, and the professionals who support them.
The DRLC offers a wide range of free, open access opportunities to learn about mental health and recovery. They provide a unique curriculum of free courses delivered online, in person or through blended approach learning, designed to increase knowledge and equip students with the tools to live a meaningful, productive and fulfilling life.
Devon Roots Yoga
Weekly yoga class
Wednesdays, 6.00pm – 7.00pm, Jubilee Hall
First Contact Physiotherapists
01647 433320
chagford.hc@nhs.net
www.chagfordhealthcentre.co.uk
Physiotherapy available at Chagford Health Centre twice weekly
Appointments can be booked directly with the physiotherapist via the Practice Service Administrators. A GP referral is not required.
First Response Service (FRS) / Devon Partnership NHS Trust
www.dpt.nhs.uk/our-services/first-response-service
0808 196 8708
For those experiencing mental health distress or those worried about someone else’s emotional state.
The FRS provides a service 7 days a week/365 days a year.
This is an urgent service for people with mental health and learning disability needs.
Fitness Classes
Jubilee Hall
07817 954498
r70lem@gmail.com
Fun & friendly fitness …. All over body workouts suitable for mixed abilities and age groups over 12yrs. We combine body weight cardio exercises to aid strength, condition & improve heart health. A great calorie burner too if you are watching your weight!
Just bring yourself dressed in suitable clothes to work out in, a water bottle and a little enthusiasm! Mats provided.
Jubilee Hall. Tuesdays 6.30-7.30pm. £6 per session if paid upfront for the month or £8 per session pay as you go each week.
Friendly Faces Enabling Service
0800 043 1080
Friendly Faces is an enabling service, providing support so that people can continue to live at home independently. The support provided is completely tailored to the clients’ needs and we can help with all jobs in and around the home, taking on visits out and companionship with support workers being matched to clients. We particularly specialise in older person’s support and those living with dementia.
Healthwatch Devon
0800 520 0640
Healthwatch Devon is the independent consumer champion for people using local health and social care services in Devon.
Our work covers all areas of health and adult social care. This includes GPs, hospitals, dentists, care homes, pharmacies, opticians and more.
Kindness Hub
Huish, Mill St, Chagford, TQ13 8AR
Free kindness activities for the Chagford community and beyond.
Kindness for ourselves, each other, our community and our planet.
Including meditation, healing circle, gong baths and Transformational Breathwork sessions.
Lily Rose Yoga
lilygriffiths@gmail.com
0771 3638970
Thursdays: 6-7pm – Drewsteignton Village Hall – Energising Vinyasa Flow
Fridays: 10-11am – Spreyton Village Hall
Sundays: 9.30 – 10.30am – Chagford Yoga Studio – Soulful Sunday Yin
Live Well – NHS
Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.
Men’s Table Tennis
01647 433339
grahamadnitt@hotmail.com
Table tennis caters to people of all ages, fitness and skill levels and offers many mental, physical, emotional and social gains.
We meet on Wednesday mornings in the Jubilee Hall for a couple of hours from 10:00am.
For more information please telephone Graham on 01647 433339.
Mind
0300 123 3393
info@mind.org.uk
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Moorland Guide
Geri Skeens
07765 482333
info@geriskeens.co.uk
Guided walks and nature events on Dartmoor
National Health Service
Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.
NEDCare
01647 279211
info@nedcare.org
A community-led charity providing regulated care services across North East Dartmoor.
Helping with everything a person needs to live well and safely at home in later life.
NHS Sleepstation
A digitally delivered CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) for insomnia approved by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).
One Small Step
Help, advice & support for losing weight, giving up smoking, reducing alcohol intake or getting more active.
Osteopathy & Remedial Massage
2 Ellis Drive, Chagford Business Units, Bellacouch
01647 433111
We provide bespoke osteopathic treatments to help with a wide range of musculoskeletal symptoms and medical conditions in addition to sports and remedial massage, postural and workstation assessments, gut biome testing and much more to help support overall health and wellbeing.
Pilates classes
Wednesdays 6-7pm at Chagford Pavillion
alice29@me.com
Block of 5 classes – £40, Single class – £9
Alice Griffiths offers a variety of classes with the main focus on connecting with your core and improving strength to regain balance within the body.
Classes cater for beginners to advanced Pilates students giving an option for everyone to be able to participate.
Rite to Freedom
info@ritetofreedom.org.uk
www.ritetofreedom.org.uk
Rite to Freedom is a charity based on Dartmoor supporting long term addiction recovery through nature connection, creativity and mindfulness. We run residential retreats on Dartmoor, in-person and online events as well as a support programme for family and friends of those in active addition or addiction recovery.
Sensory Outreach Team – West Devon
Services available for people who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, have an acquired hearing loss or are deafblind.
Available at Chagford Health Centre on the third Tuesday of each month from 10.30am to 1.15pm
Contact the Devon Sensory Team by phoning Care Direct on 0345 155 1007 or by emailing csc.caredirect@devon.gov.uk
Silvercloud
Free online mental health self-help programme. Support with stress, sleep and building resilience.
Source Point Community Health CIC
07792830016
info@sourcepoint.org.uk
Traditional Chinese Medicine Services:-
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Remedial Massage.
Open Mondays 10am – 4pm and Thursdays 2pm – 7pm
Space for Sleep
www.silvercloudhealth.com/insonnia-and-sleep
SiverCloud’s online CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) programme that aims to improve symptoms of insomnia.
Talkworks
0300 555 3344
Based in Newton Abbot, TALKWORKS is a free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service for people over 18 who are seeking help with and support for their mental health.
Talkworks – NHS
TALKWORKS is an NHS service, offering free therapy and wellbeing support to adults (age 18+) living in Chagford. The service has short waiting times for appointments, with early morning and evening therapy sessions available.
You do not need to book an appointment with your GP to access TALKWORKS. You can refer yourself by calling 0300 555 3344 or by completing an online self-referral form: https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/we-are-talkworks/here-to-help
The Cinnamon Trust
01736 757 900
The specialist national charity for people in their last years and their much loved, much needed companion animals.
Volunteers “hold hands” with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets. They keep them together – for example, they will walk a dog every day for a housebound owner, foster pets when owners need hospital care, fetch the cat food, or even clean out the bird cage.
The Clubhouse Gym
Chagford Recreational Trust,
War Memorial Playing Fields,
Manor Road, Chagford TQ13 8AS
01647 433431
admin@chagford.org.uk
The Filo Project
lisa.earle@thefiloproject.co.uk
The Filo Project offers high quality day care for small groups of people
The Filo Project supports individuals across Devon and Somerset who are socially isolated, many experiencing symptoms associated with moderate dementia. Each day is provided by a host and takes place in the intimate setting of the host’s own home. This warm, welcoming environment is key and no client feels overwhelmed.
The Healing Room
07581 375988 or 07870 938323
melanieshiatsu@yahoo.co.uk
timhall137@me.com
www.thehealingroomchagford.co.uk
Holistic therapies for emotional and physical wellbeing with experienced practitioners Tim Hall and Melanie Ward, including Shiatsu bodywork, Reflexology, Spiritual Healing, Transformational Breathwork and Shadow Work.
The Terence Higgins Trust
0808 802 1221
info@tht.org.uk
Our advisers can provide emotional support if you are worried about your sexual health or have concerns about living with HIV. We can help you access services local to you across the UK, whether provided by us or by someone else.
Trailing Pebbles Clinic – Holistic Health
38a The Square, Chagford TQ13 8AE
07543 091809
hello@trailingpebbles.com
www.trailingpebbles.com/clinic
The clinic is a space dedicated to nurture health and wellbeing.
Treatments offered: Acupuncture, Bowen, Compassionate Inquiry, Herbal Medicine, Massage & Bodywork, Yoga & Movement Classes
We specialise in women’s health, infertility (male & female), pregnancy, pain management and palliative care
Classes
Mondays 10.30-11.30: Slow wake up flow
Tuesdays 09.30-09.20: Taiji **Free for the community**
10.30-11.30: Yoga, slow movement & mobility
11.45-12.45: Yoga, movement & mobility
Thursdays 18.00-18.20: Meditation **Free for the community**
18.30-19.30: Yoga, relax & restore
Booking for classes is essential due to limited numbers
TRE Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises
07802218169
tredartmoor@gmail.com
Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises in Moretonhampstead on Monday evenings 6.30-8pm term times.
Can be useful for tension, stress, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, chronic health conditions, musculoskeletal problems and much more.
Please get in touch for more information. 121 and online classes also available.
Walk for Health
Meets every Tuesday morning at 10.30am in the bus station, Court Street, Moretonhampstead.
Alternating between short walks of up to 1 hour, and longer walks of 1.5 hours.
Wednesday Wellbeing Walks
Wednesday Wellbeing Walks
01647 478378
torie@wellmoor.org.uk
Wednesday Wellbeing Walks are running from Chagford Health Centre every Wednesday at 10am. The walks which are a gentle ramble, alternate in length between under 45 minutes and up to 90 minutes. They are led by two qualified Wellbeing Walk leaders. There is no need to book, just come along. It’s a great way to meet new people and walk in the wonderful surroundings of Chagford – improving your physical and mental wellbeing.
Wellmoor
01647 440775
katie@wellmoor.org.uk
Wellmoor empowers whole community wellbeing by bringing together the expertise, energy and ambitions of local communities to support people of all ages to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
With You
Need to talk? We are with you.
Free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from local services or online.