Clubs and Groups in North Tawton: ANTS and YANTS Drama, Art Classes, Baby and Toddler Groups, Bell Ringing, Craft, Environment, Flower, Guides, Line Dancing, Open Mic Nights, Red Mud Arts, Repair Cafe, Royal British Legion, Scouts, Sewing, Tuesday Chat, Town Twinning and WI.
Clubs and Groups
ANTS Actors of North Tawton Society
Amateur Theatre Drama group presents pantomime and play productions throughout the year.
ANTS Actors of North Tawton Society producer, director and stage manager is Twiggy Lake.
New members welcome.
Contact Nigel Davies 01837 82138
Email: nigel-ro@tiscali.co.uk
ANTS rehearsals and productions take place on stage at North Tawton Town Hall, 2 The Square, North Tawton EX20 2ER
Art Classes
Ruth Smith Gallery at 5 The Square hosts regular exhibitions, art residencies and weekly art classes.
Ruth runs art classes and 1-1 art tutoring for adults and children. If you’d like to enquire, or join the weekly 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday art painting class at the Community Centre, do get in touch with ruth@ruthsmithgallery.co.uk
See more about current exhibitions, openings and how to submit proposals for art residencies or exhibitions at www.ruthsmithgallery.co.uk or get in touch with ruth@ruthsmithgallery.co.uk
Ruth Smith Gallery, 5 The Square, North Tawton EX20 2ER
Bell Ringing
Bellringing practice on Thursday evenings.
From 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Discover Bell Ringing – opportunity to learn.
Contact Tower Captain Graham Pridham 07864 252391
Bell Ringers at St Peter’s Church, North Tawton EX20 2EX
Flower Club
on the second Monday of the month at 2:30 pm.
New members always welcome.
Contact the Chairman Nancy Passmore 01837 54849.
Sampford Courtenay Flower Club, founded 1984, is a member of NAFAS.
Sampford Courtenay Village Hall EX20 2SY
Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Group
for parents and children aged 0-4 years.
Thursdays (including school holidays) from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Toys, craft, games, and activities.
Free space which is fun and safe for little ones and supportive for parents.
Tea, coffee, biscuits – time to chat and make new friends.
Phone or Text: Wez Cutler 07540 127827
Mortimer Room, St Peter’s Church, North Tawton EX20 2EX
North Tawton Baby and Toddler Group
Little Seedlings Playgroup
Tuesday mornings during term-time.
From 9:00 am to 11:00 am in the School Hall.
£2.00 per family. Payable at the door.
Children 0-4 years of age. Lots of toys.
Contact: n.t-littleseedlings@outlook.com
North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery, Exeter Street, North Tawton, EX20 2HB
North Tawton Environmental Trust
Local group actively engaged in mutual interest of caring for the environment.
Founded by Steve Blood.
North Tawton Girl Guides
Rainbows age 5 to 7 years
Wednesday 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Top Room of North Tawton Town Hall
Contact Jane Simons 01837 89160
Brownies age 7 to 10 years
Monday 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm.
Top Room of North Tawton Town Hall
Contact Jane Simons 01837 89160
Guides age 10 to 14 years
Monday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Mortimer Room, St Peter’s Church
Contact Jane Simons 01837 89160
Rangers age 14 to 25 years
Thursday fortnightly 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Mortimer Room, St Peter’s Church
Contact Jane Simons 01837 89160
North Tawton Girlguiding in North Tawton and Bondleigh how to join information
- Email janesimons368@btinternet.com (or phone contact number).
- Go to Girlguiding.org.uk to Register your Daughter’s interest in joining.
Girlguiding is the operating name of The Guide Association; the national Guiding organisation of the United Kingdom. Girl Guiding began in 1910 in the UK.
Guides & Brownies Snow White PantomimeNorth Tawton Line Dancing
Line Dancing for Beginners session starts at 7:00 pm on Tuesdays.
Followed by Intermediates at 8:00 pm.
Fun and friendly – £5.00.
Contact Deborah Ough 01647 61430
North Tawton Town Hall, 2 The Square, North Tawton EX20 2ER
North Tawton Repair Cafe
Community group where you can bring your broken items to be fixed.
Meet people in the community and learn how to do repairs.
Monthly date and time published on North Tawton Events Calendar.
North Tawton Community Centre, Barton Street, North Tawton EX20 2HN
North Tawton Sewing Club
Sewing, Knitting, Crochet and Cross Stitch hobby activities for everyone at North Tawton Sewing Club.
Monday, fortnightly, at 6:30 pm.
For further information contact Charlotte Sampson 07706 942901.
Email: charlotte.sampson22@gmail.com
North Street Chapel, North Street, North Tawton EX20 2ES
North Tawton Scouts
for boys and girls
Squirrels age 4 to 6 years
Wednesday 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm.
Beavers age 6 to 8 years
Wednesday 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm.
Cubs age 8 to 10½ years
Wednesday 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.
Scouts age 10½ to 14 years
Wednesday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
North Tawton Rugby Club, Taw Meadow, Fore Street, EX20 2ED
Explorers age 14 to 18 years at North Tawton Scouts.
Network age 18 to 25 years run at a District or County level.
Get in Touch with 1st North Tawton Scouts Group Leaders:
The Scout Association is the largest Scouting organisation in the United Kingdom. The 1st North Tawton Scout Group formed in 1913.
North Tawton Town Twinning Association
North Tawton Town Twinning with Blangy-le-Chateau
Events throughout the year in preparation for the enjoyable visits to and from Blangy-le-Chateau.
New members welcome.
Contact Marion 01837 82285
North Tawton Tuesday Chat
Fortnightly in the Mortimer Room, St Peter’s Church, North Tawton
Chat and enjoy Tea and Coffee – and Cake!
Craft activities.
10:30 am to 12:00 pm.
Contact Jo Fear 01837 82553
North Tawton WI
Afternoon Women’s Institute (WI) meets on the first Wednesday of the month.
From 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Guest Speaker.
Refreshments available.
Email: northtawton@devonwi.org.uk
Meeting at North Tawton Rugby Club, Taw Meadow, Fore Street, EX20 2ED
Red Mud Arts
Red Mud Arts is a new art collective that brings together creators for socialising, support and collaborations in North Tawton and surrounding areas. There are several monthly meet-ups:
- Life Drawing at the Community Centre from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm every last Tuesday of the month.
- Artist Critique Groups for friendly sharing what we’ve been creating and/or inspired by lately, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm every first Tuesday of the month above the Ruth Smith Gallery, 5 The Square.
- Open Mic Nights at The White Hart from 7:30 pm every second Wednesday of the month (signup from 7:00 pm).
Email redmudarts@gmail.com for more information.
Royal British Legion North Tawton Branch
New members warmly invited to join. Actively enjoy a variety of social activities in North Tawton and beyond!
Contact the Chairman: Monica Simons
Phone: 01837 82368
Email: janesimons368@btinternet.com
The Royal British Legion is a UK charity which provides lifelong support for the British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Reservists, Veterans, and their families.
YANTS Young Actors of North Tawton Society
YANTS Young Actors of North Tawton Society theatre drama group for young people aged 10 to 17 years was formed in 1992 by Marion Pratt and Janine Warre.
YANTS is now run by Sarah Ruby and Sadie Moden with the help of other ANTS members.
New members welcome.
Contact Nigel Davies 01837 82138
Email: nigel-ro@tiscali.co.uk
YANTS productions on stage at North Tawton Town Hall, 2 The Square, North Tawton EX20 2ER
YANTS Rapunzel PantomimeYou may be interested in reading: