Arts
Jenny Moon Storyteller
Oral storyteller (adults, children - events, education, care situations etc.)
Contact: Jenny Moon
Telephone: 01395 708850 or mobile 07929 416066
Email: jennyamoon@gmail.com
Website: http://www.sfs.org.uk/storytellers/jenny-moon
La La Choir
Mixed voice choir that's open to all, meeting every week
Contact: Sam Abrahams
Telephone: 01395 276708
Website: http://www.lalalympstone.co.uk
Lympstone Academy Brass
Welcomes anyone interested in learning a brass or percussion instrument, particularly those still at school
Contact: Roger Riggs
Telephone: 07954 194322
Email: rogerjohnriggs@aol.co.uk
Website: http://www.lympstoneband.co.uk/training-band/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LympstoneAcademyBrass/
Lympstone Art Group
We welcome anyone who is interested in the visual arts, irrespective of ability.
Contact: Judith Carter
Telephone: 01395 274104
Email: judith_carter@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.lympstone.org/clubs-socities/lympstone-art-group/
Lympstone Entertainments
Promoters of mostly professional music, drama and children's cultural events.
Box Office (2, Brookfield Cotts, The Strand)
Contact: Sheila Stone
Telephone: 01395 274356 . Box office, Demelza, 01395 272243.
Email: sheilastone@hotmail.com
Website: https://lympstone-entertainments.net/
Lympstone Film Society
The film society screens films monthly from September to April, plus matinees and extra events.
Membership details from Helen Dimond 01395 223433, email dimond@hdimond.plus.com
Contact: Sheila Stone (Chair) or Helen Dimond (Membership Secretary)
Telephone: Sheila 01395 274356
Email: sheilastone@hotmail.com
Website: https://lympstone-entertainments.net/lympstone-entertainments-film-society/
Lympstone Folk, Roots and Acoustic
Lympstone Folk meet on the fourth Wednesday each month in The Loft, Redwing Inn. Anyone interested in playing or singing, or just watching, any kind of acoustic music is most welcome to come along.”
Contact: Tony Day
Telephone: 01395 268653
Email: tonyday47@outlook.com
Website: https://www.lympstone.org/clubs-socities/lympstone-folk
Lympstone Players
Friendly, community theatre group.
Contact: David Eaton
Telephone: 07956 405145
Email: lympstoneplayers@gmail.com
Website: https://www.lympstoneplayers.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lympstoneplayers/
South West Comms Band
Village brass band dating back as far as 1889
Contact: Robbie Steel
Telephone: 07951 839654
Email: southwestcommsband@gmail.com
The Exmouth Shanty Men
Devon's 'original buoy band'.
Contact: John Wokersien
Telephone: 01395 223182
Email: john@wokersien.eclipse.co.uk
Website: http://www.exmouthshantymen.com/
Wool Craft Group
An opportunity to come along and spend time working on a craft you are interested.
Please join us if you are interested in any form of fibre craft. Also to anyone who wants to learn. I look forward to seeing you there.
Meet monthly 10am - 1pm on a Friday (except August)
Bring along the items you need for your craft,
Cost will be about £2.50, depending on numbers.
Please bring some lunch and your own tea/coffee. (milk provided)
Contact: Karen Ball
Telephone: 07713642595
Email: karen@ballandkin.me.uk
Community
1st Lympstone Scouts
Lympstone Scout Group has Beavers (ages 6-8), Cub Pack (ages 8 - 11) and Sea Scouts (ages 11 - 14).
Contact: Mike Goom (Group Scout Leader)
Telephone: 07973 642105
Email: gsl@1stlympstonescouts.org.uk
Website: http://www.exbudscouts.org.uk/1stlympstone/
Avocet Line Rail Users Group (ALRUG)
ALRUG represents the interests of users and potential users of rail services on the line from Exmouth to Exeter St Davids.
Contact: Tony Day
Telephone: 01395 268653
Email: tonyday47@outlook.com
Website: http://www.avocetline.org.uk/
Claremont Medical Practice
Practice has two sites - Exmouth Health Centre and Underhill Surgery, Lympstone.
Telephone: 01395 265797
Email: D-CCG.LympstoneScripts@nhs.net
Website: http://www.claremontmedicalpractice.co.uk/
Exmouth & Lympstone Hospiscare
Providing care in the Exmouth and Lympstone area for people with a life threatening illness.
Telephone: 01395 224089
Email: info@hospiscare.co.uk
Exmouth Ring and Ride
Door to door service for people with mobility problems
Contact: Melanie Mock
Telephone: 01395 266662
Email: edctg@btconnect.com
Friends of Gulliford Burial Ground
This group has been formed to support & promote Gulliford Burial Ground, raising funds to enable work to be carried out on the walls & tombs to preserve the site for the future.
Contact: Angela Coles
Email: lympiron11@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://fogbg.org.uk/
Friends of Lympstone Furry Dance
Organisers of the Furry Dance and supporting events.
Contact: Roger Riggs (Charman of Furry Dance Committee)
Telephone: 0754194322
Email: rogerjohnriggs@aol.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LympstoneFurryDance/
Friends of Lympstone Open Spaces (FLOS)
This group looks after the open spaces in Lympstone, and raises funds to update and improve our local open spaces.
Its first project is to update the play area in Candy's Field.
Contact: Lympstone Parish Council Clerk, Lucy Tyrrell
Telephone: 0780717081
Email: lympstonepc@gmail.com
Friends of Lympstone Village Station
The Friends of Lympstone Village Station help to plant, maintain and water the floral displays on the station platform and adjoining embankment.
Contact: Tony Day
Telephone: 01395 268653
Email: tonyday47@outlook.com
Website: https://www.lympstone.org/clubs-socities/friends-of-lympstone-village-station
Friends of the Church
A village charity whose purpose is to raise funds to help maintain the Church fabric.
Contact: Ian Scott
Telephone: 01395 227556
Email: scottswpf@gmail.com
Heathfield Allotment Trust
Allotments with stunning south facing views over the Exe Estuary and Exmouth.
Contact: Claire Whiter
Telephone: 01395 488306
Email: heathfieldallotments@hotmail.co.uk
Website: https://www.lympstone.org/clubs-socities/heathfield-allotments
Lympstone Community Hub
Lympstone Community Hub receives funding through the Parish Council as part of our local Neighbourhood Plan in order to promote, retain and develop strong community groups and services that contribute to cohesion, awareness and participation. Our purpose is to support and develop local groups and initiatives that promote a healthy, vibrant and cohesive community.
In order to carry out our purpose, we seek to:
• Facilitate events that bring the community together
• Support local groups that contribute to the fabric of the community
• Provide support to local groups wishing to run or contribute to inclusive community events that are freely accessible
• Provide a central port of call for individuals and groups to make links and connections with others
• We can provide some funding support for some initiatives, such as events or community projects; generally amounts will be between £50 and £500.
Contact: Nick Linfoot
Telephone: (none available)
Email: nlinfootlympstonepc@gmail.com
Email: lympstonepc@gmail.com
Lympstone Community Workspace
Lympstone'se’s Community Workspace
NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR BOOKING
Collaborate – Connect – Community
The Hub (formerly Youth Club)
Candy’s Field
Lympstone Village
Open 8am-6pm Mon-Fri
£10 per day (includes WIFI, tea and coffee, printer facility)
Reduced rates on weekends and for students.
Book via email or weblink below
Lympstone Fishery & Harbour Association
Manage and administers boating facilities for the benefit of Lympstone boat users.
Contact: Richard Crisp
Telephone: 01395 273211
Email: lfhamemsec@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lympstoneharbour.org.uk/
Lympstone Flood Resilience
The Lympstone Flood Resilience Group (LFRG) is a working group of the Lympstone Parish Council, that engages positively with the relevant Flood Risk Management Authorities. Since our formation in 2017 our objective has been to develop a more coordinated and strategic approach to flood risk management in the village.
Contacts:
Phil Corcos philcorcos@gmail.com Tel 07715 454726
John Brewer j.brewerfifty@gmail.com Tel 01395 708233
Lympstone Parish Council Cllr David Young davidlyoung@outlook.com Tel 01392 876929
Contact: Phil Corcos, John Brewer, David Young
Telephone: Phil Corcos 07715 454726 , John Brewer 01395 708233, Cllr David Young 01392 876929
Email: philcorcos@gmail.com
Email: j.brewerfifty@gmail.com
Website: https://www.lympstone.org/clubs-socities/lympstone-flood-resilience
Lympstone Garden Club
Holds talks and outings, coffee morning and Annual Flower and Produce Show. Everyone welcome.
Contact: Suki Commin
Email: suki.commin@googlemail.com
Website: https://www.lympstone.org/clubs-socities/lympstone-garden-club
Lympstone Historic Houses Group
To promote interest in listed and other significant buildings and their appropriate conservation, restoration or development
Contact: Helen Dimond
Telephone: 01395 223433
Email: dimond@hdimond.plus.com
Lympstone History Society
Local and family history society
Contact: Jenny Moon (Chair)
Telephone: (none)
Email: lympstonehistorysociety@gmail.com
Website: https://www.lympstone.org/clubs-socities/lympstone-history-society
Lympstone Mummers
Perform the traditional Lympstone play annually around the village pubs, usually on the Saturday before Christmas.
Contact: Tony Day
Telephone: 01395 268653
Email: tonyday47@outlook.com
Website: https://www.lympstone.org/clubs-socities/lympstone-mummers
Lympstone Parish Church
Beautiful old Christian Church, at the heart of Lympstone.
Contact: Jeff Russell
Email: office@exmouthcoastalchurches.org.uk
Website: https://www.lympstonechurch.com/
Lympstone Phone Box Book Exchange
The Book Exchange is housed in the old telephone box at the junction of Gibraltar Road and Trafalgar Road. It is maintained by local residents and has been fitted with shelving thanks to support from the Community Hub.
Please help us keep the books clean and tidy, and free from damage.
• Help yourself to books for yourself or your children
• Place your unwanted books on the shelves for others to take
• Please leave the shelves tidy so that all books can be seen
• If there is no more shelf space, please bring your books on another day!
• Sorry, but no games or Jigsaws, thank you.
Contact: Mary Turner
Email: turn.mary@gmail.com
Email: turn.mary@gmail.com
Lympstone Quilt Group
Local quilting group meeting in Lympstone
Contact: Sally Harradine
Telephone: 01395 282649
Email: sallyandpaulharradine@hotmail.com
Lympstone Village Hall
Lympstone Village Hall is located at the heart of our community, and we aim to provide a safe, welcoming and well-equipped venue where local people can come together for community events and activities.
We offer three bright and welcoming spaces, recently redecorated throughout and fitted with a UV air sanitising system. The rooms accommodate a wide range of village activities, meetings, social groups as well as events such as parties and wedding receptions. The venue is also available for business hire, having ideal facilities for both conferences and smaller meetings.
Whole venue hire is available.
For more information, to check availability, or to make a booking enquiry please visit our website https://www.lympstonevillagehall.org.uk/ or contact Caron, Bookings Coordinator, Lympstone Village Hall CIO, School Hill, Lympstone, EX8 5JY. Tel: 07565 856907. enquiries@lympstonevillagehall.org.uk
Telephone: For bookings and enquiries 07565 856907
Email: enquiries@lympstonevillagehall.org.uk
Website: https://www.lympstonevillagehall.org.uk/
Lympstone Youth Club
Youth Club for village children to participate in fun and games.
Friday evenings - alternating between Juniors and Seniors sessions.
Contact: Susan Brggs
Telephone: 07731 808663
Email: lympstoneyouthclub@hotmail.com
RNLI
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea
Contact: Alan Burton
Telephone: 01395 263912
Email: spacexecadet@gmail.com
The Booksill
The Booksill is in the centre of the Village opposite Susannah's Tea Room.
Books are displayed 24/7 from March to October, simply select any of interest and make an appropriate donation to the RNLI. If you wish to supply books for this fundraising please leave them in a weatherproof bag at the back door of the house.
Contact: Alan Burton
Telephone: 01395 263912
Email: spacexecadet@gmail.com
Wild About Lympstone
Our vision: The Wild About Lympstone group recognises the importance and value of local wildlife both for the health of our natural environment and our own personal wellbeing.
We encourage and support individual and community action that strengthens our connection with nature, and each other, and helps to maintain, restore, and enhance local wildlife and the natural landscapes it depends on.
Find out more about us:
- Watch out for our regular articles in the Lympstone Herald and on the village website under Positive Lympstonehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/883977789497436?locale=ms_MY
- Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WildAboutLympstone
- Share updates about wildlife seen in and around the village in our group 'Wild About Lympstone Wildlife Watch'
Contact us at mailto:wildaboutlympstone@gmail.com
Contact: Mary Truell & Rebecca Abrahams
Email: wildaboutlympstone@gmail.com
Website: https://www.lympstone.org/clubs-socities/wild-about-lympstone
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildAboutLympstone
Education
Devon Home Library Service
A local volunteer will talk to you about what you like to read or listen to, then seek out the right books at the Library and bring them to you.
Contact: Service Manager
Telephone: 07786 635163
Email: CornwallDevonHub@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Lympstone Pre School
Lympstone preschool is a committee led charity preschool in Lympstone village. We offer children from the age of 2 years till 4 years (school age) a safe and stimulating environment to grow and develop.
We are open 50 weeks of the year, offering holiday club and wraparound care as well for children up to the age of 11 years.
Contact: Lympstone Preschool
Telephone: (01395) 266511/ 07395391052
Email: lympstonepreschool@yahoo.co.uk
Website: http://www.lympstonepreschool.co.uk/
Lympstone Primary School
Village Primary School
Contact: Emily Mellor
Telephone: 01395 266580
Email: admin@lympstone-primary.devon.sch.uk
Lympstone School Parents, Teachers and Friends Association
Organizes social events and fundraising activities to buy equipment and experiences that the school cannot provide with its own funding.
St Peter’s School
Local Preparatory School for children aged 3 to 13
Contact: Rachel Jupp
Telephone: 01395 272148
Email: admissions@stpetersprepschool.co.uk
Website: http://stpetersprep.co.uk/
Sports
Avocet Shotokan
Shotokan Karate Club.
Contact: Peter Edwards
Telephone: 07858 265291
Email: peteredwards74@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.lympstone.org/clubs-socities/avocet-shotokan/
Lympstone Amateur Boxing Club
New members always welcome.
Contact: Neil Parsons
Telephone: 07454 546382
Email: lympstoneboxing@aol.com
Website: http://lympstoneboxing.webs.com/
Lympstone Cricket Club
Local cricket club always welcoming new members
Contact: Ollie Creighton
Email: o.h.creighton@exeter.ac.uk
Lympstone Football Club
Friendly football club. All are welcome to join as players or volunteers.
Contact: George Webster
Telephone: 01395 265394
Email: jgeorgewebster@aol.com
Website: http://www.lympstoneafc.org.uk
Lympstone Sailing Club
A very friendly sailing club for dinghies, day boats and cruisers, with an active programme on and off the water for all ages
Email: lscmembership@gmail.com
Website: https://www.lympstonesailingclub.co.uk/
Lympstone Tennis Club
Tennis Club offering social and competitive tennis to junior and adult members.
Contact: Liz Griffiths
Telephone: 01395 227536
Email: liz@claylane.com
Yoga with Charlie
Yoga with Charlie at Lympstone Village Hall (function room)
- Mens yoga on Tuesdays (term time) 7:30-8:30pm
- Mixed yoga on Thursdays (term time) 6:30-7:30pm
- £7 per class (half-term block) or £9 drop in
A flowing class synchronising movement and breath to enhance strength and flexibility to improve freedom of movement and a breathing focus for a settled mind.
The classes are open to all levels of experience from beginners to experienced yogis, with modifications as needed to make it accessible to all.
Also offering 1:1 and small groups in private studio
Contact Charlie for details.
Contact: Charlie Palmer
Telephone: 07982404421
Email: charlieyogadevon@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieYogaDevon/
Yoga: 2 Oaks Yoga
A slow and restful practice for those wanting the peacefulness of yoga in a setting that can adapt to suit their particular needs. Suitable for everyone, but especially those who are prescribed relaxation for stress/anxiety, those with physical injuries that might prevent them from attending a typical class or those recovering from significant illness.
Email: claire.hilton@me.com
Website: www.2oaksyoga.co.uk
Contact: Claire Hilton
Email: claire.hilton@me.com
Email: claire.hilton@me.com
Website: https://www.2oaksyoga.co.uk/
ZUMBA
Zumba is exercise in a party atmosphere. The benefits of Zumba include weight loss, it helps to tone your body, boosts heart health, de-stresses, improves co-ordination and most importantly makes you happy.
This class is taken by fully insured, trained and registered Zumba instructor Kym Osborne. Kym has been doing Zumba for 10 years and teaching for 3 years.
Zumba is for everybody, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Wednesdays 5:45pm – 6:45pm
- Lympstone Vllage Hall
Contact: Kym Osborne
Telephone: 07796 971694
Email: kymosborne39@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BudleighLympstoneExmouth/
Zumba classes
Zumba at Lympstone Youth Hut, Candy's field every Wednesday 9.20-10.20am
Gentler impact fun class. Effective fitness class with uplifting music and rhythms from around the world! Enjoy whole body movement and carefully guided steps with a licensed, experienced Instructor in a relaxed and friendly environment.
For more details contact Susan
Contact: Susan Mason
Telephone: 07583 242719
Email: susanmason99@hotmail.co.uk