News: Templeton July Round Up 2024

Templeton Summer Fete - Saturday August 10th - from 1.30pm at Templeton Village Hall

Don’t miss this popular community event! This year’s Templeton Summer Fete will include the Grand Auction along with cream teas, cakes, hot dogs, pay bar, bric-a-brac, nearly new clothes, books, produce, tombola and games. Please have a look through your cupboards now for anything that you no longer need. It takes a village to run big, village events and, as always, we would be grateful for any volunteers who would be able to help with the stalls and games and help make the day great fun for everyone! If you could spare some time on the morning of the fete, or on the evening before, to help set everything up, that would also be much appreciated. If you have an idea for a game or if you would like to find out more then please email templetonvh@gmail.com.

Duck Race at Templeton Bridge - Sunday September 8th - 2pm

The ducks are in training. Come and join us for this great family fun afternoon when we release hundreds of ducks into Templeton’s River Dart. The ducks will make their way from Great Esworthy Farm and finish at Dartcoombe Mill. Our river marshals ensure all our ducks arrive safely. There will also be cream teas, pasties, books for sale, a plant sale and bric-a-brac. Ducks will be on sale (£1 each) during the fete, and at club nights, by contacting Roger and Bindy on 01884 860655, or by emailing templetonvh@gmail.com and on the day. Money prizes to be won! All proceeds go to village funds.

Saturday 5th October – The Harvest Festival weekend - Harvest Supper at 7.30pm at Templeton Village Hall

Please do come along and enjoy this annual, delicious and plentiful supper to celebrate the harvest. The bar will be open from 7pm. We will also be celebrating the talented artists in Lynda’s art group with a display of their art work – and there is some more entertainment planned! Tickets will be £10.00 each (£5 for 14-year-olds and under). All proceeds will go in aid of St Margaret’s Church.

Sunday 6th October at 10.45am - Templeton’s Harvest Festival at St Margaret’s Church

We would be grateful if you could please bring any fresh fruit, vegetables, packaged or canned produce to the porch of St Margaret’s Church during the week before the service so that it can all be displayed in the church. All the produce will then be donated to the Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT). Your gifts are always very much appreciated by CHAT and they have asked us to pass on their deepest thanks.

Bonfire and firework display - Saturday 2nd November - from 6.30pm

This very popular event will take place at Templeton Village Hall. People really do come from far and wide to see it. The bar will be open and there will be delicious hot dogs for sale. So why not book the date now? Further details and prices to follow.

Anyone for Pickleball?

Pickleball is fast becoming one of the most popular racket sports in the world. Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Players of all ages can play as both singles and doubles, using paddles to hit a plastic ball between them.

It was suggested some time ago that Templeton Village Hall should purchase a Pickleball Set to add to the games available to play in the hall. However, before we commit to buying the equipment, we are looking for someone who would be willing to set the game up in Templeton and perhaps, get a team together. Any volunteers, please? For further information, please email templetonvh@gmail.com

Regular groups

Templeton Art Group

The art group has been a huge success. Thank you so much Lynda for leading this. The group has decided to create a calendar which will feature their beautiful artwork. These calendars with be on sale at the Fete, at Harvest Supper, Firework Night, and during the Christmas Games at the village hall. The art group meets at Templeton Village Hall fortnightly on Tuesdays from 10am until 12 middays. Everyone is invited. No charge. Just come along with whatever art work you are doing, or you would like to have a go at, with Lynda there to help if needed. Coffee and cake provided. If you would like to know more, please contact Lynda at newnes7@mail.com

Yoga sessions - Calverleigh

Yoga sessions have now moved from Templeton Village Hall to Calverleigh Village Hall, every Monday at 10.30am and Tuesday at 7pm. Instructor Pat is an experienced yoga instructor based in Tiverton. Pat can accommodate all abilities. If you would like to know more, please contact Pat at pat_bell@hotmail.com

Book Group

Templeton Book Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 3pm at Templeton Village Hall with coffee, tea and cake. Please contact Julie on 01884 233507 if you would like to know more.

Knit and Natter

Templeton Knit and Natter takes place on the last Friday of each month from 10.30am to 12 midday, in St Margaret’s Church, Templeton. Why not bring any of your repair work, knitting or embroidery with you, or just come along for coffee, biscuits and a chat.

Templeton Village Hall and Social Club
Templeton Village Hall has many games available - table tennis, darts, pool, skittles – they are all there for you to enjoy or for a family get-together. There is also a barbecue which is all set up and ready to use! Please call Bindy on 01884 860655 if you would like to use the hall. We just need to check that there is not another booking on that day. The Social Club is open every Monday and Saturday evening from 8pm to 11pm, with a wide range of drinks available at very reasonable prices. Membership is only £2 a year.

Gardening Club

Now that the summer is well under way, the gardening club provides a lovely opportunity for everyone to get together and talk gardens, help problem solve, suggest gardens to visit, share gardening questions, eat cake and have a coffee. If you would like to know more or if you would like to join in, please email Ginah at ginahpalmer@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you.

Thoughts and prayers

Our thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with all those who are unwell, receiving or awaiting treatment, who have been in hospital, recovering from surgery, or going through a tough time.

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