ACE Archaeology Club
surica47@gmail.com
https://acearchaeologyclub.wordpress.com
ACE meets on the first Saturday of the month, where we meet will depend upon the activity, as we have no headquarters as such. As well as our regular meetings, there are various ongoing projects to get involved with. There is a quarterly newsletter for members with articles, reports, updates and a diary of meetings and events. We have been working on a site near Winkleigh for some years.
Everything is Covid dependent at present.
We charge a subscription of £10.00 per person per year and sometimes a charge has to be made for the monthly activities.
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.
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 Bowling Club
07834 761516
kay.keesing55@gmail.com
Ever wondered what’s behind that wall in Mill Street. It’s us – Chagford Bowling Club. We welcome new and experienced bowlers of any age, to experience the delights of lawn bowling, in a relaxed social environment.
Chagford Chess
Venue: The Globe
01647 433292
crabbymadge@googlemail.com
Friendly chess either inside or outside the Globe Inn every Monday at 6pm. Lots of help available for improvers.
Chagford Conservation Group
01647 432077
PaulHFrost@gmail.com
We are a very friendly group of mainly retired people who meet every first and third Wednesday in the month to carry out a good morning’s work, sometimes a day.
Our focus is to conserve the soft landscape, footways and environment around our town, along with various other projects.
Chagford Cricket Club
War Memorial Playing Fields, Chagford TQ13 8AS
07703 542697
christopherjmount17@gmail.com
Adult & Youth Sections
2 Adult Teams in the Devon Cricket League
Midweek 20 over team
Women’s training session
Youth sections aged between 5-14
Teams for U10,U11 & U13 Mixed
and U11,U13 & U15 Girls
Season: 1st May – 31st August.
Volunteers always sought.
Chagford Football Club
War Memorial Playing Fields,
Manor Road, Chagford TQ13 8AS
Keira Vincent: 07928 914179
Men’s and Veterans’ (Over 35) teams.
For more information contact Keira Vincent
Chagford Local History Society
www.chagfordlocalhistorysociety.org.uk
The society aims to explore and celebrate the rich historical heritage of Chagford and the surrounding villages.
They arrange a series of lectures throughout the year (open to all), a programme of summer visits (members only) and occasional exhibitions.
New members always welcome, see web site for further details.
Chagford Recreational Trust
War Memorial Playing Fields,
Manor Road, Chagford TQ13 8AS
01647 433431
admin@chagford.org.uk
The charity’s objectives are to promote and provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation, in the interests of social welfare, in the parishes of Chagford, Gidleigh, Throwleigh and Drewsteignton – for both residents and visitors.
It maintains facilities for Football, Cricket, Tennis, Netball and Swimming and support a range of other activities.
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.
Chagford Swimming Pool
Rushford, Chagford, TQ13 8DA
01647 432929
info@chagfordswimmingpool.co.uk
www.chagfordswimmingpool.co.uk
Community run open air swimming pool.
Chagford Tennis Club
Jubilee Field
hello@chagfordtennis.uk
Book a court through: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/ChagfordTennisClub
Club afternoons Wednesday and Saturday from 1.30pm.
Coach available for private and group lessons, all ages. Grant Notten 07901 350192.
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.
Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust
07858 490885
Free guided walks and conservation volunteer opportunities available. Help us care for our herd of native Dartmoor ponies, carry out practical conservation work at Bellever, near Postbridge. Join our friendly team, full training given.
Devon Pilgrim
Devon Pilgrim routes offer the opportunity to wonder and wander through Devon’s varied landscape.
Explore the Archangel’s Way from St Michael’s, Brentor to St Michael the Archangel, Chagford.
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.
East Dartmoor U3A
Membership Secretary JOHN RALSTON 01647 252386
www.u3asites.org.uk/east-dartmoor
Monthly meetings on the first Wednesday in the month at 10.00am at the Union Inn, 10 Ford Street, Moretonhampstead, TQ13 8LN
A relaxed and welcoming group. Members can also join – or even start- any number of small interest groups eg. Walking, Theatre Visits, Discussion, Makaton.
Join us, meet new people and have fun! Visitors welcome.
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.
Globe Choir
Every Tuesday night 7.15pm, The Globe Inn
All welcome, no auditions.
Relaxed but aspirational.
For more information phone the Globe Inn on 01647 433485 and ask for Mary.
Jubilee Park Play Area
New Street, Chagford, TQ13 8BB
Quiet accessible playground with swings, climbing frame, see-saw, slide and skate board ramp as well as tennis courts
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.
Men in Sheds Okehampton
www.okehamptonshed.wordpress.com
A meeting place for retired men to get together for a little light work while socialising and making new friends. Volunteering opportunities.
Moorland Guide
Geri Skeens
07765 482333
info@geriskeens.co.uk
Guided walks and nature events on Dartmoor
Music on the Wall
On the wall of St Michael’s Church opposite the Globe Inn
On pleasant Summer Friday evenings from 7.00pm
Musicians gather to play acoustic music of all kinds. Everyone is welcome to watch and visiting musicians are warmly invited to join in.
Stone Lane Gardens
Stone Farm, Chagford TQ13 8JU
01647 231311
Visit website to explore volunteering opportunities.
The Dartmoor Society
info@dartmoorsociety.com
An independent charity and whose aim is to safeguard the essential qualities of Dartmoor including locality, ruggedness, farming culture, creativity, significant buildings, wildlife and habitats. Regular activities for members and shared knowledge through events that are open to all on subjects that are central to Dartmoor.
The Long Distance Walkers Association
The LDWA is an Association of people with the common interest of walking long distances in rural, urban, mountainous or moorland areas. One of annual events includes the Chagford Challenge.
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.