Welcome to the community website

Welcome to Dartington’s very own community website, a website compiled and maintained by volunteers in the local community. If you would like to get involved by becoming a site editor, do contact us and we will set you up with … Continue reading

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Dartington Community Action Group Meeting – Saturday 25th February

The next meeting of the Dartington Community Action Group will be held this coming Saturday morning, 25 February 2012, at 10.00 a.m. in Dartington Primary School. The meeting should finish by 11.30. Everyone who lives or works in the Parish … Continue reading

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Dartington Community Action Group – Minutes from meeting Saturday 14th January 2012

Dartington Community Action Group www.dartingtoncommunity.co.uk MINUTES of the meeting held at Dartington Primary School on Saturday, 14 January 2012 Present: Alan White, Annie Healy, Ashton Chadwick (Chad), Amanda Chadwick, Bob Dow, Chris Edwards, David Barnett, Ian Tabraham, Councillor Jacqui Hodgson, … Continue reading

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First Aid Course at South Brent Village Hall – Saturday 21st April

A first aid course will run on Saturday 21st April from 10:00am -5:00pm at South Brent Village Hall (tbc). The basic first aid course will award a 3 year certificate on successful completion. Only 12 places available. It can be … Continue reading

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Dartington with Brooking News Sheet : 19th February 2012

Sunday 19th February 2012 SUNDAY NEXT BEFORE LENT Welcome to St Mary, Dartington, and to St Barnabas, Brooking. If you are new to the area or a visitor, please introduce yourself. Please stay for refreshments after the Service. _____________________________________ 9.15 … Continue reading

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OPEN SPIRIT DURING LENT

‘OPEN SPIRIT’ is exploring the Wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers for Lent. We are drawing inspiration from Rowan William’s book ‘Silence and Honey Cakes’ for our contemplative prayer meetings, fortnightly from Monday 20th February. Contextual Bible Study continues … Continue reading

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Dartington with Brooking Weekly News Sheet – 12th February 2012

Sunday 12th February 2012 SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT Welcome to St Mary, Dartington, and to St Barnabas, Brooking. If you are new to the area or a visitor, please introduce yourself. Please stay for refreshments after the Service. _____________________________________ 9.15 … Continue reading

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Confirmation Classes

The Revd. Deborah Parsons St John`s Vicarage Team Vicar of Totnes Crosspark, E-mail: d.a.parsons@btinternet.com Totnes, Tel. 01803 -840113 Devon, TQ9 5BQ 8th February, 2012 Dear Parents, Confirmation by Bishop John on 22nd April at 6.30pm at St Mary`s Church, Totnes … Continue reading

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Park School: Exchanging cultures through dance, drumming, food and singing

I thought that you may like to know about the event that happened at Park School recently:  Exchanging cultures through a feast of dance, drumming, food and singing! We invited the master mbira player and singer called Chartwell into school. … Continue reading

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Dartington Community Choir Workshop – Saturday 10th March

The Community Choir is running a workshop on Saturday 10th March 2012 at The Great Hall from 9am to 5.30pm. The work being studied is Brahms’ Requiem and the conductor will be Jonathan Watts with piano duet John Brydon and Andrew … Continue reading

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Dartington Primary School Fund Raising Bingo – Saturday 25th February

On Saturday 25th February, Dartington Primary School will be holding a fund raising bingo event at Meadowbrook Sports and Social Club. The event starts at 7:30pm (approx) Everyone is welcome!

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Brownies and Guides

Dartington Brownies meet every Monday night at the newly refurbished Dartington Church Hall from 5.00pm til 6.30pm Dartington Guides meet every Thursday at the Church Hall from 6.30pm til 8.00pm New members are always welcome! Contact Carol Robinson on 01803 … Continue reading

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Prize Bingo at Meadowbrook – Saturday 11th February

Cash Bingo will be held on Saturday 11th February starting at 7:30pm Everyone welcome!

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Meadowbrook Membership for 2012 now available

Call Meadowbrook Sports and Social Club on 01803 863804 for details.

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SING with adults and BRING your kids

‘SING with adults and BRING your kids’ at Dartington Village Hall, on Thursdays from 10 – 11.30 am £5 per session includes tea and juice/ Fun warm-ups / Toy corner This group will be a relaxed space for parents to … Continue reading

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Dartington Community Action Plan – Minutes from Meeting Wednesday 28th September 2011

Dartington Community Action Group Minutes of the meeting held at Dartington Primary School on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 Present: Adam from Hunters Moon, Alida Whitaker, Anne Lamble, Annie Healy, Ashton Chadwick, Bryan Whittaker, Carol Ballenger, David Barnett, Esca Hayek, Ian … Continue reading

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Park School Photos – from seed to soup to Samhain

Children at Park School have grown their own pumpkins in their organic vegetable garden to celebrate Samhain.  They carved their pumpkins into lanterns and made pumpkin soup using potatoes, onions and garlic they grew and harvested.  They stayed to eat … Continue reading

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Park School Apple Day – photos and information from the event

An apple a day keeps the war away Every year children at Park School Dartington have a vote to choose a children’s charity to receive money raised from their Harvest Café.  This year, after a long debate in the school … Continue reading

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Photos of Dartington Morris Men

Here is a selection of photos of the Dartington Morris Men in action. New members are welcome on Friday 14th October 2011. Free pint of ale for new members (if you are over 18, of course!) Rehearsals take place on … Continue reading

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Dartington Morris Men

Have you ever thought of joining a Morris side? There’s no time like the present! Morris dancing is a brilliant way to make new friends, learn a new skill, get fitter, enjoy live traditional acoustic music and all the while … Continue reading

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Taekwon-do at Dartington Primary School

Taekwon-do is a traditional martial art learning modern lifeskills and self defence for a variety of ages. Our club is recognised by the National Governing Body for TKD.  Just pop along for some free trial sessions. Location: Dartington Primary School … Continue reading

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