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Clubs & Groups

There are some 20 clubs and groups in the parish, providing exercise, entertainment and stimulation for the young and old alike. Take a browse through the list below to see what's on offer.

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ART CLUB
A tutored group meets each Tuesday from 11.00am until 1.00pm in the Yeo Room in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to enjoy working to develop their individual skills and techniques in various media. We may discuss a particular theme each week from visual material that may include the way artists use a particular medium, how we observe and communicate what we see, or a particular technique. Each person either develops their individual interests or the theme may trigger a way of working to hone their individual skills and techniques, drawing or using their preferred media of pastels, watercolours, acrylics etc . We try to keep abreast of topical exhibitions and new media on the market that might add to or open new ways of seeing and working. All levels of ability are catered for.
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Where     - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When      - Tuesday mornings 11.00am - 1.00pm
Contact  - Marianne Smith on 01548-721407
​                  or email at [email protected]
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Badminton
Come and play badminton!
All ages and abilities are welcome to our friendly environment. Equipment is provided.

Where     - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When      - Friday afternoons 4:00pm - 5.00pm
Cost        - £3 per session
Contact   - Sian Hodges on 07784 893405
Bantham sailing club
Contact - Nikki Smith (Club Secretary) on 01548-560275 or 07968822140 or at [email protected] for more information.

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Bantham surf lifesaving club
The club is committed to patrolling the beach every weekend throughout the summer, whilst developing life saving skills through the education and training of its members from the age of 7 upwards.

BSLSC has been saving lives on Bantham Beach since 1960, and continues to assist and rescue dozens of beach goers each season.

The club has a vibrant social scene, and competes in local and national competitions. The club is very grateful to the local community for their continued support which enables it to excel.

​For more information, see our website at www.banthamslsc.co.uk

Contact - Richard Gowers at [email protected]


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crafty mondays
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Calling all Crafters....
Every Monday Morning in our Parish Hall  - 10am - 12.30pm


We are a group of Friendly crafters who get together on a Monday morning to craft whilst putting the world to rights over a cup of tea/coffee.
Between as we do a wide variety of crafts including card making, embroidery, quilting, tapestry, knitting and crochet and often learn from each other and try new things out.
If you love crafting of all types and want to spend time with like minded people, why not come along on a Monday morning 1000am -12.30pm
Where:  Thurlestone Parish Hall
Yeo Room
Cost:  £3 (depending on numbers)
Contacts:  Diane Martin 01548 560070
                   Sally Martin 01548 561356
French conversation classes
Where - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When - Thursday afternoons 2.00 - 3.00pm - starting 14th March 2019
Cost - £8 each, or £40 for a block of 6
Contact - Angela Luckhurst on 01548-521595 or email ​[email protected]

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Line dancing
Where    - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When     - Wednesday afternoons 2.00pm - 3.15pm
Cost       - £7.50 per session
Contact  - Sue Bain on 01548 550348 or 07989817898

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NATIONAL TRUST, SOUTH HAMS CENTRE
Contact - Neill Irwin on 01548-561661 or at [email protected] for more information.

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PILATES
Where - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When - Wednesdays 9:.30am to 10:30am
Cost - TBA each
Contact - Sharron Retter - email ​  [email protected]
save bantham action group
The Save Bantham Website provides key information about Nicholas Johnson's change of plans from no change to significant development, which will affect residents and visitors alike. You will get to know about the Save Bantham resources, including information and updates.
The website address is:
http://savebantham.uk/bantham-development-plans/


The Save Bantham Facebook page gives an opportunity for open discussion about issues with changes to the privately owned estate that may directly impact Bantham, or have a knock on effect for surrounding communities. E.g increased parking charges, or closing the whole car park out of hours may cause more traffic for those accessing the coast at Thurlestone and South Milton.

The Facebook page is:
https://www.facebook.com/savebantham/?hc_ref=ARSio4pzF5iC7ATQURun9ir9T-_74uCNZ8PGB_ocVeL85R_b4gyN7_qlcC9f29ltGhU&fref=nf


South devon kitesurf club
The South Devon Kitesurf Club was set up about 10 years ago by a group of like-minded individuals to represent the sport they love and to promote safety and responsible kiting at Bantham, Bigbury, Thurlestone and other local beaches. The club is a non-profit organisation and is affiliated to the national governing body, British Kitesports. The club provides a central network and a forum which covers all kite related issues as well as being a focal point for social events and organising trips to the beach. The Club has 3 official committee members, and several hard working helpers. For more information please see our website at www.sdkc.co.uk.
table tennis Club
Where     - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When      - Thursday evenings 7.30 - 9.00pm
Cost        - £3.00 per session
Contact   - Paul Ferguson on 07866 802800

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The Friends of thurlestone church
The Friends of Thurlestone Church is a group of like minded people who value this fine Parish Church, parts of which date from the 13th Century. Their aim is to support, and raise funds for, the Thurlestone Parish Church Building Trust, a charity formed in 1995 for the preservation, repair and maintenance of the fabric of the Church building, its monuments and surroundings as a place of historic and architectural importance.
 
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Contact - Phil Millard on 01548-560843 or at [email protected] for more information.
Thurlestone Singing Group
We have been meeting for three years now, at 8 Mead Drive, the home of Alastair and Gill Durden, on alternate Thursdays. We sing for an hour, from 5 pm to 6 pm, which is a very useful time because it does not intrude on the evening time!  We are a very relaxed and informal group, which suits the venue - our living room! - and now total around 16. Anyone who enjoys singing can come along (it's free!) and men are particularly welcome. We sing a variety of songs, ranging from Show songs and Folk songs to Spirituals and a lovely version of The Lord's Prayer. We have also sung Cat Stevens' version of Morning Has Broken. So do come along - you will be very welcome. For details of dates that we meet, ring Alastair on 01548-560509.

Where - 8, Mead Drive, Thurlestone
When - Alternate Thursdays, 5.00 - 6.00pm
​Cost - Free
Contact - Alastair Durden on 01548-560509 for more information.
tramp WALKING GROUP
Contact - Jill Miller on 07899 956092 or email [email protected] for more information.

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yoga classes with Suzzie
Class    - FREESTYLE FITNESS
Where   - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When    - Mondays 5.00 - 6.00pm

Class    - POWER HOUR
Where   - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When    - Tuesday 2.00 - 3.00pm

Class    - SMASH HIT
Where
   - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When    - Thursday 6.00 - 7.00pm

Cost      - £8 per class, or £70 for a block of 10 classes
Contact - Suzi Griffiths on 07557 334802 or email [email protected]

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Yoga class With SaFFRON
Where      - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When       - Foundation Flow Monday 9.00am - 10.00am When       - Wise Warriors Monday 10.30am - 11.30am
Cost         - £9 per session
Contact   - Saffron Craig on 07840 788511 or email [email protected]

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Yoga classes With Sarah
Where    - Thurlestone Parish Hall
When     - Tuesday mornings  9.00 - 10.00am
When     - Thursday mornings 9.15 - 10.15am

Contact - Sarah Scott on 07879 627939 or email [email protected]

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    • On the Water
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    • Days Out - Attractions
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  • Facilities
    • Thurlestone Post Office & Stores
    • Bantham Stores & Coffee Shop
    • Village Inn (Thurlestone)
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    • Thurlestone Golf Club
    • Thurlestone Hotel
    • Thurlestone Phone Box
    • Buckland Phone Box
  • Parish Hall
    • Welcome to the Parish Hall
    • HIRING PARISH HALL
    • HALL HIRING RATES
    • MAIN HALL LIGHTING >
      • Extra General Hall Lighting
    • MAIN HALL AUDIO / VISUAL EQUIPMENT >
      • Visual Display Projector
      • Multi Media Audio Player
    • Main Hall & Layout
    • Meeting (Yeo) Room >
      • Connecting to Yeo Room Visual Display
    • Kitchen
    • Equipment
    • Events Gallery
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    • PH Committee Minutes Archive >
      • Annual Meeting May 2025
    • 2022 Parish Hall Activity Census Results
  • Church
    • Welcome to All Saints' Church
    • Key Contacts
    • Church Services >
      • Services this Month
      • Recorded Services
    • Daily Devotional Resources
    • Church Events Diary
    • Accessing the Church and Church Meeting Room
    • Baptisms
    • Weddings
    • Funerals
    • The Church Building
    • Church Meeting Room
    • Funding Thurlestone Parish Church
    • Friends of Thurlestone Church
    • Contact the Church
    • Home Group
    • Charities Supported
    • Church Building Internals - Possibilities
  • General Info
    • Parking & Toilet Facilities
    • Medical Help >
      • DEFIBRILLATORS (Cardiac Arrest)
    • Local Transport
    • Weather/Tides/Surf/Sunset
    • Marine Traffic Map
    • Waste Collection & Recycling
    • Bulk Oil Scheme
    • Emergency Numbers
    • Useful Links
    • How to Avoid Scams
  • Parish Council
    • Welcome to the Council
  • Parish History
    • History of Thurlestone
    • Thurlestone's Timeline
    • History of Bantham
    • History of Buckland
    • Bantham & Buckland's Timeline
    • Thurlestone's Past in Postcards
    • Parish of Thurlestone Society - History & Media Files
    • Historical Maps of our area
    • Devonshire Historical Map of 1765
    • World War 1