Upcoming events
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Autumn Fair
The Church Autumn Fair will take place in the Village Hall on Saturday 9 November, from 11:30am till 3:00pm.
Browse the stalls! Cakes & produce; raffle; mystery bags, etc.
Entry is free. Homemade soup and a roll £2. All proceeds will go towards the maintenance of the church.
Remembrance Sunday
A Service of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 10 November, beginning at 10:50am by the Memorial outside St Andrew’s Church.
Parish Council Meeting
There will be a Parish Council Meeting in the Village Hall Committee Room on Tuesday 12 November at 7:30pm. The agenda will be available a week beforehand: click here
Coffee morning
Come along to the Village Hall for a coffee morning on Thursday 14 November. Enjoy the opportunity for a chat and to listen to the music provided by Fred Noyce.
Quiz Night
Quiz Night on Saturday 16 November at 7:00pm in the Village Hall. Teams of six; £7 per head to a light supper. Details in “Alwington News”
Community Library
The Community Library in the Old School Room has a good selection of fiction. Come and have a browse on Thursday 28 November between 10:00am and 11:30am.
Carols by Candlelight
This year’s Candlelit Carol Service will take place in St Andrew’s Church on Wednesday 11 December, starting at 6:00pm.
Carols in the Barn
You are invited to Carols in the Barn at Hock Ridge Farm, Woodtown on Friday 20 December at 6:00pm. Carol singing will be followed by mince pies and mulled wine.
Parish Council Meeting
There will be a Parish Council Meeting in the Village Hall Committee Room on Tuesday 11 January at 7:30pm. The agenda will be available a week beforehand.
Community Library
The Community Library in the Old School Room has a good selection of fiction. Come and have a browse on Thursday 24 October between 10:00am and 11:30am.
ARA Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Alwington Residents Association will take place in the Village Hall Committee Room at 7:00pm on Tuesday 22 October. For details about the ARA please click the button below:
Hog Roast
The Hog Roast and Apple Fest will take place in the Old School Room on Sunday 19 October, starting at 6:00pm. £8 for hog roast roll followed by a choice of apple-based desserts.
Coffee morning
Come along to the Village Hall for a coffee morning on Thursday 17 October. Enjoy the opportunity for a chat and to listen to the music provided by Fred Noyce.
Autumn Breakfast
The Autumn Hearty Breakfast will take place in the Village Hall on Saturday 12 October. Tickets must be bought in advance (on sale from 17 August) and cost £8 for adults; £3 for children.
Songs of Praise
Come along to St Andrew’s Church on Sunday 29 September at 11:00am for a service of Songs of Praise
Joyce's Coffee Morning
Joyce’s coffee morning will take place on Friday 27 September from 10.00am to 12:00 noon in the Old School Room. This is an annual event in memory of Joyce Westaway. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be available and there will also be a raffle, a cakes & produce stall and bric-a-brac for sale.
Community Library
The Community Library in the Old School Room has a good selection of fiction. Come and have a browse on Thursday 26 September between 10:00am and 11:30am.
Growing a Wilder Community
Following a successful first afternoon at the end of June, our next event will take place next to the church, in and around the Old School Room on Sunday 22 September between 2:30pm and 5:00pm.
Afternoon Tea
Come to the Village Hall on Saturday 14 September for afternoon tea.
£4.50 per person. Proceeds to the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden Fund.
Devon Historic Churches Open Day
Come and visit St Andrew’s Church, a Grade I listed building with wonderful wood carvings. The church will be open from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
For more information about Devon Historic Churches click here: Devon Historic Churches Trust
Coffee morning
Come along to the Village Hall for a coffee morning on Thursday 12 September. Enjoy the opportunity for a chat and to listen to the music provided by Fred Noyce.
Parish Council Meeting
There will be a Parish Council Meeting in the Village Hall Committee Room on Tuesday 10 September at 7:30pm. The agenda will be available a week beforehand: click here
Harvest Festival
This year’s Harvest Festival will take place in St Andrew’s Church on Sunday 8 September at 11.00am. Harvest gifts are welcome and will either be donated to the food bank or auctioned for church funds.
The service4 will be followed by a ‘Bring and Share’ lunch in the Old School Room.
Community Library
The Community Library in the Old School Room has a good selection of fiction. Come and have a browse on Thursday 22 August between 10:00am and 11:30am.
Annual Horticultural Show
This year’s annual horticultural show will take place in the Village Hall on Saturday 17 August. Copies of the schedule of classes and prizes will be available in the Village Hall and Old School Room.
Community Library
The Community Library in the Old School Room has a good selection of fiction. Come and have a browse on Thursday 25 July between 10:00am and 12:00 noon.
Coffee morning
Come along to the Village Hall for a coffee morning on Thursday 18 July. Enjoy the opportunity for a chat and to listen to the music provided by Fred Noyce.
Parish Council Meeting
There will be a Parish Council Meeting in the Village Hall Committee Room on Tuesday 9 July at 7:30pm. The agenda will be available a week beforehand: click here
Jumble Sale
Come along to the Village Hall and find a bargain at the Jumble Sale., starting at 2:00pm. All proceeds will go to the creation of ‘The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden’ in Fairy Cross.
Offers of items for sale will be welcome, just drop them off in the hall entrance where they will be collected daily, plants and cakes for selling will be welcome on the sale day.
Growing a Wilder Community
Come to the Village Hall Car Park on Sunday 30 June and build a bird house, make a bug house or small pond to take away or give to the community. If you are able to please bring bits of bamboo, twigs, pine cones, off cuts of wood.
Learn about joining us in a bit of Citizen Science by taking part in a targeted survey of the trees and plants around us.
Afternoon Cream Tea
Come to the Old School Room on Saturday 29 June between 3:30pm and 5:30pm and enjoy a selection of sandwiches, scones with jam & cream, cake and a pot of tea all for £8. With a complimentary glass of Prosecco!
There will also be a raffle and a bric-a-brac stall. Proceeds will go towards maintaining St Andrew’s Church and the Old School Room.
Community Library
The Community Library in the Old School Room has a good selection of fiction. Come and have a browse on Thursday 20 June between 10:00am and 12:00 noon.
Coffee morning
Come along to the Village Hall for a coffee morning on Thursday 13 June. Enjoy the opportunity for a chat and to listen to the music provided by Fred Noyce.
80th Anniversary of D-Day
This year sees the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. This will be marked with a “Bring and Share” lunch in the Village Hall.
Please arrive by 12:30pm, bringing with you a savoury or sweet dish that can be shared. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards but do bring your own drink to enjoy if you wish.
Does anyone have any pictures or memories of D-Day? Please bring along to share.
Dress code (optional): 1940s dress.
Annual Parish Meeting
The Annual Parish Meeting will take place in the Old School Room on Tuesday 14 May at 7:00pm and will be followed by an Ordinary Parish Council Meeting. The agenda will be available a week beforehand: click here
Annual Parochial Church Meeting
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will take place in St Andrew’s Church at 2:30pm on Friday 10 May. All are welcome.
Afternoon Tea
Come to the Village Hall on Saturday 20 April for cream tea including unlimited tea or coffee and a slice of cake.
£4 per person. Proceeds to the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden Fund.
Quiz Night
Quiz Night on Saturday 13 April at 7:00pm in the Village Hall. Teams of six; £7 per head to include a bread & cheese supper. Details in “Alwington News”
Coffee morning
Come along to the Village Hall for a coffee morning on Thursday 11 April at 10:30 am.
Enjoy music provided by Fred Noyce!