What's On at the Hall

Diptford Church of England Primary School - TQ9 7NY

Diptford CofE Primary is a thriving small school. It is now part of the Totnes Hub of Village Schools, within the Link Academy Trust. The school is a short drive from the A38 and is able to offer a range of before/after-school clubs and wrap-around care from Nursery to Year 6, so it is a great choice for your child even if you live outside of the village.

At Diptford CofE Primary School we encourage our pupils to achieve their full potential, with success being recognised and celebrated in all its forms. For all, exploring and discovering supports our children's learning and they have fun doing it. We are a real 'little family' who enjoy learning together.

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Toddler Group

Diptford toddler group takes place at Diptford Parish Hall every Tuesday from 10am to 11.30am.

Fun and activities for all ages.

Snacks and drinks and hot drinks for the adults.

Come along to meet us and join the fun.

For more information, contact Diptford C of E Primary School on the number provided.

☎ 01548 821352

Common Flora Abundant Life

A project with 5 local farms in the area working to introduce more pollinators & wildflower patches.

Bug hotels have been erected & wildflowers sown in these sites & there is work ongoing to monitor the biodiversity at these sites over an 18 month period, well worth a visit.

Within the parish there at information boards at Diptford Downs Farm.

☎ 07716 588749

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Diptford Parish Hall Trust

Last Meeting of Trustees
7.30pm 10th October 2024

Next meeting scheduled for Feb 2025

☎ 07944 098174

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Diptford Short Mat Bowls

We meet on Wednesday evenings in the hall at 6:45 to 9:00 pm, using our own equipment purchased over the years. We have bowls available for new members to use. Please wear flat soft-soled shoes, or thick socks, to protect the mat.

Come and have a go, either as a former member, or as a new member willing to try a challenge. All abilities enjoy the personal and group challenges, and making social contacts.

You will be welcome. For further information please contact: Nancy Hill. 07730 589469 email: Mrs.NMHill@yahoo.co.uk

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Diptford Social Club

Diptford Social Club has been created by village residents wishing to build a more friendly and inclusive society in Diptford. It's intention is to run social events throughout the year, as a means of bringing people together.

Every member of the community is automatically a member of the Club, and there are no membership fees. It you are a resident of Diptford parish, you will always be invited to our events, which we very much hope you will attend.

If you would like to take a more active part in the Social Club, please get in touch. We always welcome additional help.

☎ 07808 933360

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Diptford Sustainable Community

Diptford Sustainable Community are a group of people from the Diptford area who have come together to look at how we as a community can respond to the climate and ecological crisis we all face.

They are an informal group which aims to bring together both individuals and the various groups already in existence to work collaboratively towards an improved sense of community and a more sustainable way of living. They also have good links with Sustainable South Brent.

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Friends Of Diptford School

The Friends of Diptford School (FODS) is a fundraising group registered with the Charities Commission, which organises events and activities to raise additional resources for Diptford's primary school, for the benefit of all the children.

Any parent of a child at Diptford School or Pre-School or any member of the Diptford community can be a member or supporter of FODS.

You can find out more at the FODS website.

FODS is a registered charity (number 1107047)

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Ladybirds

Diptford's branch of the Women's Institute closed in April 2024, and the Ladybirds has replaced it.

Diptford's ladies' group meets on the second Monday of every month in the Parish Hall at 7.30pm. We are a non-denominated group who don’t sing Jerusalem and the majority do not make jam, although several do make delicious cakes! We are a very friendly bunch of ladies who laugh a lot and enjoy ourselves and like nothing more than going on outings which usually involve food or drink!

During our meetings we usually have a speaker, who can be on any number of topics, sometimes involving us hands on. We have a WhatsApp group and an e-mail group where we keep in touch with each other, often offering help with things like collecting prescriptions or even asking when the bin men are coming!

Every lady in the village and surrounding area is very welcome. Come and give it a try and make some new friends. We would love to meet you.

You can just turn up, or contact the number listed.

Membership of the Ladybirds costs £25 per year.

☎ 01548 821141

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Diptford Parish Council

Diptford Parish Council is the lowest level of local government for Diptford and the surrounding area. There are about 550 residents in the parish of Diptford.

The council consists of eight elected Parish Councillors, supported by the Clerk. Elections to the Parish Council normally take place every four years, and the current council were elected or co-opted in 2023.

The Parish Council holds monthly meetings at the Parish Hall, usually on the second Tuesday of the month.

☎ 07775 611082

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The Church of St Mary the Virgin

For almost 800 years the village of Diptford has had a church at its centre. The church of St Mary the Virgin is a mediæval structure and the first Rector was appointed in 1226, with the 19 year old monarch Henry III as patron.

Diptford church is part of the Three Rivers Mission Community of churches. The church holds services every Sunday at 11:00 am, as well as an informal children's 'Building Brick Church' in the Parish Hall on the first Sunday of every month at 4.30pm.

☎ 01548 821199

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