ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY
Meeting at the Imperial Hotel, Exmouth 2pm-4pm on last Fri of month. The Cafe is a social event for people living with Dementia and their carers to come along and have a cup of tea and cake in an informal setting. There is an opportunity for individuals to share their experiences and have support from others who may themselves be carers or are former carers. Some activities are organised and there is usually lots of laughter during the afternoon. Andy Mack, Chairman of the Local Branch can be contacted during working hours Tel 224112

BUDLEIGH BADMINTON CLUB
Meets on Tuesday evening from 7.30pm in the Public Hall from September to mid-April. For further details, please contact: Lorna: 444116 or Bob 443594.

BUDLEIGH CHOIR '97
This happy group of music makers meets at the Glenorchy Church, Salterton Rd, (next door to Tesco) on Wed evenings from 7pm to 8.45pm. All voices welcome, tenors and basses eagerly sought. No auditions. Contact 445495.

B.S. ART CLUB
The Club offers a full programme of activities throughout the year, with meetings usually on the last Wed morn of the month. Contact Meb Registrar Mrs. Phillips 442063.

B.S. BAPTIST CHURCH
A welcome awaits (from people you probably know) to our Sunday service at 10.30 - and to our coffee morning on Tues at 10.30. Contact Minister on 443137.

B.S. BRITAIN IN BLOOM
Contact 07980 593739.

B.S. CRICKET CLUB
At Ottermouth adjoining Lyme Kiln Car Park.
Matches most Sat’s & Sun’s - May to Sept. Clubhouse with bar facilities, teas and snacks, etc. Free parking, family membership only £25 pa. Contact Membership Sec - Simon Leat 443552.

B.S. CROQUET CLUB
The club welcomes new members and has excellent coaching facilities for novices. Bowls and Bridge also available. Further details phone 442548 or contact the club at Westfield Close, off Upper Stoneborough Lane B.S

B.S. DOLLS HOUSE
& MINIATURIST SOC
Meets on 1st Mon of month at Knowle Village Hall, Moor from 2 to 4pm. Further details on 443217. A warm & friendly welcome awaits anyone interested in our programme of workshops, exchange of ideas and skills & occasional outings.

B.S. EVANGELICAL CHURCH
A coffee morning is held every Friday 10.15 - 11.45 in support of TEAR Fund, you will be made very welcome. Family service every Sunday 10.30am. Church is in Station Road, opposite Public Hall.

B.S. & EXMOUTH STROKE CLUB
This Group meets at Bastin Hall, Elm Grove on 1st & 3rd Tues of month 2.30 - 4.15pm. Contact Sheila or Derek Cruden on Exmouth 271823

BS FARMERS’ MARKET
will be held on the last Friday of each month in Brook Road, just off the High Street 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Next Market - Friday Oct 30th , Nov 27th, Dec 18th.

B.S. FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SOC
Meet on 4th Thurs of month (except Aug & Dec) in the Football Club Hall, Greenway Lane, Budleigh Salterton for a demo at 2.00pm followed by tea and biscuits. Visitors welcome, £3. Chairman 442677.

B.S. GAMES CLUB
New members can be assured a warm welcome to the Club where coaching facilities are available for Bowling & Tennis. Indoor bowling Oct to mid April: Outdoor bowling Mid April to the end of Sept. Tennis (Seniors & Juniors) 2 floodlit hard courts available all year and 3 lawn courts in summer. Bridge, Duplicate and Rubber, available to all members ad to social members throughout the year. Te: 442292.

B.S. GARDEN CLUB
Meets on the last Friday of month at the BS Football Club, 2.00 for 2.30. Good speakers, & plants for sale. Contact Kathy Alabaster, 442436.

B.S. LADIES' CHOIR
Are a small & friendly group who meet on Friday afternoons from Sept to May in the Peter Hall, to enjoy making music together. We give 2 or 3 concerts per year. We are looking for new members and any lady who is interested and comes along will be warmly welcomed. Contact Pam Simpson on 265975.

B.S. LIONS CLUB
Meeting at the Rolle Arms, East Budleigh on 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm, visitors should contact Sec on 442764 or rmtuckett@talktalk.net
15th Oct - Bingo.
18th Oct - Table Top Sale.
26th Nov - Christmas Meat Bingo.
29th Nov - Reindeer Race Night
4th Dec - Late Night Shopping - all events in the Public Hall

B.S. LITERATURE GROUP
Meeting at the Masonic Hall. Contact 445735.
3rd Oct - the start of Ten weekly meetings.

B.S. MENS PROBUS CLUB
For retired and semi-retired professional and business men. Our club is most definitely non-political and non-sectarian.
We meet in the mornings of the 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month [Sept. to July] at the Budleigh Salterton Football Club for talks on a wide variety of interesting subjects given by guests speakers.
Coffee at 10am, followed by the speaker &round off the morning with a drink at the Club bar. Traditional [in-house] cooked lunches are enjoyed every two-three months and are a popular feature of the Club’s activities. More formal lunches are held twice a year at an outside venue when wives, partners and other guests join members.
Occasionally day trips to places of interest are organised as well as short breaks to destinations outside our immediate area. Successful trips have included Paris, Spain, Ireland & Scotland.
All very civilised & friendly. To come along as my guest in the first instance please telephone Leslie Allsup (Chair) on 445643

B.S. MALE VOICE CHOIR
Welcomes all men who are looking for a hobby that is enjoyable, a chance to meet new friends, has a bit of a challenge, and helps towards local charities. We are 50 strong & perform at least 12-15 concerts a year around the region. Rehearsals every Tues 7.30pm at St Peter's Church Hall - just come along. Contact Hon Sec Mr Adrian Haysom 01395 276115

B.S. SMALLBORE RIFLE CLUB
New members are welcome male or female (over 14 years old). All equipment provided, free coaching available. Mon eve’s 6.30pm - 8pm. Call 445314.

B.S. STOMPERS
Live dancing, everyone welcome, beginners & experienced dancers. Every week - Mon and Wed in St. Peter’s Primary School 7.30pm. Info 442421.

B.S. WIVES
Meet every week through the year. Come and share our enjoyment and love of homemaking. Our next event season includes the following lectures: “keeping your man happy”, “maintaining a spotless home”, “how to agree with your man”, “cooking his perfect meal”. See our website at www.budleighsaltertonwives.co.uk

EAST BUDLEIGH & BICTON SNOOKER CLUB
The club would like to welcome new members for the coming season. For details call Richard Slade on 443609

EAST BUDLEIGH SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB
Meet at E.B. Village Hall 7.30pm-9.30pm Mondays & Fridays. New members welcome. Call 442823

EAST BUDLEIGH WITH BICTON W.I.
Welcomes new members and visitors. We meet on the second Tues of month at 7pm in East Budleigh Village Hall. New members & visitors welcome. Further details 443988.

EAST BUDLEIGH TENNIS CLUB
The Club welcomes new members. Call Brian Martin on 443607.

EAST BUDLEIGH TODDLER GROUP
Every Thursday during term time 1pm - 2.55pm Playing, Art & Crafts, Stories, Singing Chat & Coffee for Mums, Dads or Carers

EAST DEVON WRITERS' WORKSHOP
This club meets on the second Wednesday of the month in the Schoolroom of the newly restored Salem Chapel in East Budleigh from 2.00pm-4.00pm. It welcomes people who wish to develop their writing and is open to writings in different genres. Interested? Contact Hilary Ackland 01395 444406.

EXMOUTH ANGLO-FRENCH SOCIETY
This lively club holds monthly Monday meetings at the Masonic Hall, West Hill, Budleigh S. at 7.30pm. Welcoming new members whatever their level in French. Joyce Smith - 442782.

EXMOUTH BLIND CLUB (and partially sighted)
Meeting on Thurs afternoon 2-4pm, All Saints Church Hall, providing fellowship for people with sight problems. Transport is provided at a small charge, to and from meetings. Holidays and outings also. Contact 275631

EXMOUTH CITIZENS' ADVICE BUREAU
You can phone for advice on 264645 or call into the office in Exmouth (Mon Fri. 10.00-12.30 and 2.00-4.00).

EXMOUTH VOLUNTEER CENTRE
At the Town Hall, St. Andrew's Road, Exmouth. Open 10-12.30, Mon to Fri, tel 222332.

EXMOUTH WRITERS CIRCLE
Meeting on 3rd Wed of month (except Aug) at 2 - 4.15pm in Pilgrim Room, behind Glenorchy Church, Exeter Rd, Exmouth.

FRIENDS OF FAIRLYNCH
Support and fund-raise for Fairlynch Museum. Annual membership offers unlimited free entrance to the Museum during opening hours, 3 newsletters p/a, a programme of winter talks at reduced entrance price, and summer events. New members are most welcome, please contact Hilary Rolls on 442807.

HOMESTART
A voluntary org in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship & practical help to young families under stress in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown, and emphasising the pleasures of family life. Contact Celia Barrett on 265969.

ISCA SCOTTISH DANCERS
Our dancing season is mid Sept to end April. Our aims are to teach Scottish country dance. Classes in Exmouth for all grades are held on Wed morning. No subs - attendance payment only. Contact Vic or Sue Tyler 276913

LITTLE OTTERS PRE-SCHOOL EAST BUDLEIGH VILLAGE HALL
Little Otters takes children from 3 - 5 yrs and is open in term time Monday - Friday 9.30 am - 12.00 noon with a lunch club on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12.00 noon - 1.00 pm. Costs £5.50/£6.50 per session, £2.50 for lunch club. Short term/emergency care and children with special needs can be accommodated. No smoking. Staff qualifications - PLA DPP, Special Needs, Equal Opportunities, Child Protection, First Aid, Inclusion. For further information please call 01395 445825 during pre-school hours.

NATIONAL COASTWATCH INSTITUTE
NCI (Exmouth) is situated at the Look-Out Tower opposite the inshore RNLI station on Exmouth seafront. The NCI is a civilian, charity voluntary org, keeping a visual lookout to sea for persons in trouble. We seek new members (M & F) for volunteer Watchkeepers. We hold monthly meetings on the 3rd Tues of month at RAFA club, Exmouth. Contact Bill Anderton 263078.

NATIONAL TRUST RALEIGH CENTRE (The)
The Raleigh Centre is a local association of NT members living in & around Exmouth and Budleigh S. A programme of activities is arranged throughout the year including talks, outings, theatre visits, coffee mornings, etc.. NT members interested in joining the Centre, please contact the membership sec Mrs PA Sissons 443806.

OTTER VALLEY ASSOCIATION
The OVA is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our wonderful local countryside with its town and villages, and to promoting high standards of development. It organises regular guided walks, a winter talks programme and other special events. It publishes books and leaflets of local interest. Over 10% of the Valley's population are already members. Why not join them, and enjoy the quarterly newsletters with full details of OVA activities? Membership is £3 for individuals or £5 for families. Application forms are available from Budleigh Library, or by phoning the Membership Sec on 568176. Or visit our website www.ova.org.uk
OVA have an extensive diary of events, this is available also from the website.

PAST ROTARIANS
Meet for lunch at Manor Hotel, The Beacon on 1st Wed every month except August - wives or husbands and past or present Rotarians welcome. 12.30 for lunch at 1pm - booked by noon the day before - contact 223606

PHOENIX FRIENDSHIP GROUP
Weekly coffee morning each Thursday, where all info is available. Regular meetings on 2nd and 4th Tues of month 7.30pm at Exmouth Rugby Club. Coffee morning is held at Pilgrim Room, Glenorchy Church, Exeter Rd. Our programme is varied with musical entertainment, talks & stories, quizzes & games evenings, trips to the country including lunch. New members welcome. 264349 & 443404.

RALEIGH BRIDGE CLUB
Meeting every Monday evening in the BS Croquet Club rooms, playing duplicate bridge. 01404 812142

RALEIGH FLOWER CLUB
Meeting on 3rd Tues of month at 6.45 for 7.15 in East Budleigh Village Hall. Visitors & new members very welcome. Further info: call Secretary: P. Henrich 446463

RENDEZVOUS
A warm welcome for Friday shoppers between 10.15 & 11.30am at the Peter Hall. Tea, coffee, bookstalls, produce, etc.

RETIRED CHARTERED ENGINEERS CLUB OF EXETER
Meetings on 2nd Mon of month at 10.30am in Bridge Room of the Isca Centre, Whipton, Exeter. Technical visits, social events, Coffee mornings. Further details Philip Westwell on 01803 209055.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (The)
Exists to promote the welfare of all who served or now serving in armed forces and their dependants. The B.S., E. Budleigh, and Otterton branch meet at Venture Hall, Moor Lane on 2nd Wed of alternate months (Jan, Mar, May etc.) at 2.00pm New members, ex-service or not are most welcome. Info: 442807.

ROYAL OVERSEAS LEAGUE
Why not join? There is a branch which operates in Exeter where a warm welcome awaits you! We meet once a month in St Olave's Hotel, Mary Arches St, Exeter for lunch & a talk: usually illustrated with slides. If you are interested, please contact the Hon secretary Mr BM Hawkes, 6 Moor Lane, BS (Tel 442017).
The League exists to further friendship and understanding within the nations of the Commonwealth and to promote the careers of young people in music, art and literature: as well as humanitarian welfare and not least sport.

TEMPLE METHODIST CHURCH
Rev Jonathan Froggatt tel 443199.

ST PETERS CHURCH
(C of E)
St Peter's is the Parish Church of Budleigh Salterton. The main Sunday Services are normally Holy Communion at 8.00, Parish Eucharist with Junior Church at 10.00 and an evening service at 6.00. For further details of these and other services please see the church noticeboards, the parish magazine or our web site www.stpeterbs.org.uk.

WEST COUNTRY EMBROIDERERS B.S. group meet first and third Mondays 10am till 12 noon (not August), at the The Croquet Club, Westfield Close. Contact Jacki Eyles 446084.

W.R.V.S. BOOKS ON WHEELS SERVICE
Fortnightly delivery of library books to the housebound. Enquiries to John Goatley on 442726.

YOGA CLASSES
All levels of students are welcome to attend the Yoga class on Wed 6.15 - 7.45pm and 8.00 - 9.30pm in Knowle Village Hall. £3.50 per class. Fully qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher. Tel 445973