This page contains information about organisations and activities in the local area that carry on year round. Click on the links on the right for more information about what interests you.
Crediton Community Noticeboard
Facebook group with details of events in Crediton. See link at the bottom.
Crediton in and Around
Website that draws together a vast amount of data for Crediton and surrounding area. Covers events, shopping, eating out and take away outlets, some interactive some not. Well worth a a first contact point for many things local. Just click the link at the bottom.
ARTS & CRAFTS
CODS
Join the local operatic & dramatic society to release your inner Judi Dench / Derek Jacobi (or any other fabulous performer). CODS is a very active and friendly Society, with something in preparation all year around. As well as performers, they also need folk to help with set building, lighting, sound, costume, front of house, etc. To see their website for more details, click CODSonline link at the bottom of the page.
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC
Crediton Town Band are looking to recruit more players. If you are learning a brass instrument, did sometime previously (however rusty) or even if you are keen to take up something new, please get in touch via their website via link at bottom of page.
LET'S GET PHYSICAL
Redvers Ramble and other walks
There is a brand new footpaths leaflet includes five possible walking routes within and around Crediton, including the ever popular Redvers Ramble. The routes vary in length and difficultly and utilise footpaths within the Town, as well as those in surrounding villages. Whether you are an experienced walker or enjoy a country stroll, there is something to suit you!
A copy of the leaflet can be collected from the Council Offices, Crediton Library, various shops and cafés. You can also download a copy by clicking the link below
Crediton Leisure Centre has plenty on offer for all abilities - swimming, fitness, dance activities, sports, martial arts, yoga ... Check their website for details
Flexercise class - 'part exercise, part dance but all fun'
This class takes place at the Moose Hall, Bowden Hill, Crediton on Thursday afternoons, 2-3pm, £5 per class. Linda the teacher will get to know you before adapting the Flexercise system to your needs. The Summer term continues until July 26th (no class May 31st). For more details email Flexercise or phone Linda on 01392 214760.
Circle Dance Want to do something different on Sunday afternoons? Then go along to the Moose Hall, Bowden Hill, Crediton every 2nd Sunday of the month for some circle dancing from 3 – 5pm. Just £4 to cover the hall costs. Men and women equally welcome! And you don't have to dance, you can just enjoy the music with a cup of tea.
Friday Dancing group meets in the Methodist Church Hall, Crediton, to enjoy Ballroom, Latin American and party dances. You don't need a partner, it's suitable for all ages and beginners and more experienced dancers are all welcome. More details from Liz Rafferty or phone 07850 100 465.
Fun Fitness for over 50s at the Boniface Centre, Mondays 2-3.15pm. It costs £5 for 45 minutes of standing or seated exercises, refreshments and a good laugh with friendly people. Contact Steph Heard on 07773010512 or email steph heard for more details click the link to Standing Fitness for over 50's at the bottom of this page).
Qi Gong for health & wellbeing classes take place at Crediton Methodist Church Hall on Mondays, 10.30-11.30am. Qi Gong is the basis for Tai Chi and some of the exercises are done seated. It costs £7 per session Contact Soozie Fernley on 07530 226 543 for more information.
In Colebrooke there are yoga (Monday 10am) sessions led by Diane Shepherd. Classes cost £4 per session and beginners are welcome. Email Diane Shepherd or phone 01363 85051 for more information.
Yoga in Yeoford on Tuesday morning and Thursday evening with Esme Butterfield, everyone welcome, from beginners to more experienced practitioners. Esme also runs classes in Crediton on Tuesday evenings, at the amazing upstairs hall space above Crediton Museum.
OUT & ABOUT
Crediton Community Transport
Helping people to get out and about if they can't use their car or public transport is too far away. This local charity operates a Ring&Ride scheme around our area at very reasonable prices. click the link below for details.
National Garden Scheme
Don't forget there are lots of private gardens in Devon which open to the public through the to raise money for charities. click the link below for details
OTHER STUFF
Memory Café
at Lady Mill's Centre, Deep Lane, Crediton every Tuesday from 3-4.45pm for people with memory problems and their carers. You can go along for a cup of tea and to reminisce, sometimes with songs, games and past-time quizzes. Email Carole cjwebb@creditoncoffee.co.uk or phone Brian on 10363 772657.
Parkinson's Café
People with Parkinson's and their carers meet locally once a month to socialise and exchange information and advice in a friendly gathering. Email Diane Silcock or phone 01363 775 235.
Crediton Area History & Museum Society (CAHMS)runs the Museum in the Old Town Hall in the summer, monthly talks in the winter and throughout the year a Family History Research Centre and a weekly Archive Working Group. Talks take place in the Boniface Centre at 7.30 p.m. and cost £3.50 (50p for CAHMS members). For more information click the link below.
Bridge
If you are interested in learning or playing more bridge the Crediton Bridge Club may be able to meet your needs. Duplicate bridge is played on a Tuesday evening and beginners/improvers tutorial sessions take place on a Thursday afternoon.
The club meets at The Lady Mills Center, Deep Lane, Crediton. For more information please email Graeme Culshaw or phone 01392 860203.
Mah Jong
Train your brain! Anyone who wants to learn this fiendishly-competitive Chinese board game can contact Geoff Jackson (megalops@btinternet.com). The group meets at Newton St Cyres, usually on the last Thursday of the month, 2 - 5pm. The charge is £2 per session, plus a £1 for refreshments if you want them.