Epona Natural Burial Ground
Following the moorland tradition of carrying the dead, Epona is primarily a walk to site.
It is a steep climb taking 20-40 minutes so we are hiring a minibus for those who would prefer not to walk. It wil leave Chagford main car park at 11.40am.
A couple of parking spaces are also available for those with specific needs. If you do require one of these spaces please consider offering a lift to others.
Please contact Jeremy on 07717 853967 if you would like to book a place on the bus or to reserve a parking space.
The opening ceremony will include a short story, some nibbles and a bit of a tipple. Afterwards you are welcome to wander round the burial ground so appropriate footwear is recommended.
Visit our web site at www.eponanaturalburial.co.uk for comprehensive directions and further information.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
More information available on the Proper Job web site
Chagford Community Allotment is now OPEN!
A new place to relax, 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.
Come, have a look and find out more!
Join us at one of our weekly work parties (planting/weeding etc) every Wednesday morning weather permitting 10am-1pm
Enquiries and further details:
Nicky Scott: nickygradyscott@protonmail.com
Summer Holiday Workshops
Home Library Volunteers required
Zumba Gold Classes
Designed for everyone including beginners and active older adults, Zumba Gold classes take place in the Jubilee Hall on Wednesdays.
Volunteering opportunities at Chagfood
Chagford CSA is a seven-acre Organic market garden on the edge of the town that has been supplying fresh and seasonal veg-boxes to residents of Chagford and it’s neighbouring parishes since 2010. The farm hosts a weekly volunteer day every Thursday when local residents are welcome to come along and get involved in harvesting and packing the veg-boxes. The day offers activities suitable for all ages and abilities – and includes tea & cake at 11am and a shared lunch at 1pm. Volunteers are welcome to come for an hour or the whole day and don’t need to commit to attending regularly – in return they are welcome to take home a box of freshly harvested produce.
Please contact Ed on 07858 381539/chagfood@gmail.com for more details.
Peace Chants from the Taize Community
3rd Sunday of every month, 5.00pm – 6.00pm, St Michael’s Church
A quiet space in which to be still. Come and share the peace and send love and prayers for peace from the heart out into the world. Please feel free to listen or join in with a few simple, meditative Taize chants. Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Claire or Roland – 01647 279288 or clarepargeter@yahoo.co.uk
All Stars Cricket
Chagford Netball Club
Free Healing Circle
Every Friday 11.20am – 12.30pm, The Kindness Hub, Huish, Mill St, Chagford, TQ13 8AR
What people are saying about the Healing Circle …
“So peaceful and relaxing” …. “Gives a feeling of peace” …. “I no longer stress and overthink things” …”I feel cared for and held in love” … “A wonderful hour at the end of the week to drop into peace. Thank you so much.”
Wednesday Wellbeing Walks
Proper Job Repair Shop
More details and booking via the Proper Job web site
Community and Memory Cafe
Every second Thursday of the month, 1.30 – 3.30pm, Jubilee Hall
Caroline on 07762 132817 or Ann on 07443042716
Give your mind a break!
The Kindness Hub, Huish, Mill Street
Everyone is welcome to join us at the Kindness Hub for a half hour of quiet time. Just sit and be – give your mind a break. No need for complicated seating positions or instructions. We sit on comfy chairs in a circle. There are no religious teachings involved, just friendly help and support for anyone that needs it.
People who have tried it have reported feeling less anxious and more relaxed and resilient. Not a bad result for an investment of just 30 minutes.
10.00am every week day and 7.00pm every Tuesday evening
See web site for more details www.kindnesshub.org
Chagford & District Youth Project
Open Garden
Volunteers Needed
Community Links need volunteers for a sitting in service and a befriending service.
If you are aged 18 or over and have a couple of hours a week to spare then get in touch to find out how you can help.
07933663796
vicky@communitylinks-sw.co.uk
Little Angels
TALKWORKS – NHS
GP surgeries are under increasing amounts of pressure across Devon. If you, or someone you care about, is struggling with their mental health or wellbeing, treatment and support can be accessed through 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
Ear Acupuncture Clinic
Wednesdays, 1.00pm – 3.00pm, The Wellspring, 42 The Square (above Jaded Palates)
This will be a group sitting with minimal questions, using only ear points. There are about 200 points on the ear and depending on your request or condition (you just tick a box on a sheet of paper) you’ll be offered one of a number of prescriptions. First come first served. Seated. In a group.
Free to NHS employees, unemployed and homeless. Reduced cost for those struggling.
Andy’s Man Club
A new Men’s Mental Health Project for North Dartmoor and Okehampton area will be launching in the New Year. As well as raising awareness, the project will aim to fill the gap in local support services by launching an ‘Andy’s Man Club’ for North-East Dartmoor. Andy’s Man Club is a national initiative that has over 160 free weekly support groups across the country, providing a space for men where they can open up about the storms affecting their lives in a judgement-free and non-clinical environment. We are looking for volunteers in the area who want to make a difference and are able to commit to facilitating a new group in North-East Dartmoor. The role would come with support and training from Andy’s Man Club.
For more information about Andy’s Man Club check out their website: www.andysmanclub.co.uk. For those who are interested in getting involved, or want to find out more about the wider project, please contact torie@wellmoor.org.uk or call 01647 478378.