Okehampton and Surrounding
Chagford Runners
Chagford Tennis Club
Bridestowe & Lewdown Junior Cricket
Dance-a-getic
Fencing – West Devon Swords
Historical Swordplay – West Devon Swords
Dartmoor Nordic Walking
Okehampton Hockey Club
Okehampton Cycle Club
Okehampton Puzzle Tree (Special Needs)
Okehampton Tennis
Squash Open Club Night
Tai Chi
Tavistock and Surrounding
Tavistock Badminton – Gosling Group
Tavistock Badminton -Geese Group
Tavistock Badminton 4 Health
Tavyside Club Badminton
Tavistock Wheelers Youth Cycling
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Tel: 01837 54546
Okehampton Hockey Club
Activity type / sport / club: Hockey
Okehampton Hockey club run three Ladies and two Men’s league teams in the West Hockey leagues through the winter season, and a fourth Ladies side playing in a local development league; For junior players, the club run u10, u12 and u14 teams in the Devon junior festivals so the club is able to welcome all players and Umpires who would like to be involved in hockey.
Training practice times:
Venue: Okehampton college AWP
1st September to 31st March
Ladies; Wednesday evenings: 7.00 – 9.30pm
Men; Tuesday evenings: 8.15 – 9.30 pm
All; Fitness and skills: Thursday evening: 7.30 – 8.30 pm
For more information, please contact Jane and Richard Jones 01837 810167
or visit the website www.Okehamptonhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk
Okehampton Cycle Club
Activity type / sport / club: Cycling
Okehampton Cycle Club aims to promote cycling of all varieties within the local
area. From Social Rides to Road Racing we have it covered.
The club has a friendly and welcoming manner, we are always happy to have new people to ride with, don’t be shy to come along!
Okehampton Cycling Club is affiliated with both British Cycling & Cycling Time Trials.
When/Times/Venues: Check website for rides – http://okcc.co.uk/clubinfo.html
Who it’s aimed at: children and adults, all abilities
Cost: Annual Membership to the club is £12
Contact details: Nigel Hale-Hunter
Tel: 01837 53811
Email: bpmcoaching@gmail.com
Facebook: Okehampton Cycle Club
Twitter: OkeClyclingClub
Okehampton Puzzle Tree (Special Needs)
Activities for people with disabilities and special needs: Football, Walking, Aerobics Dance, Fishing, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Gardening, Swimming, Boccia and Rebound Trampoline)
Contact: Vicky Hooper
Tel: 01837 659796
Chagford Runners
Covers all standards of running – weekly sessions are organised into three groups depending on speed and range from technique training, speed training and off road running on the moor in summer, with three trained running coaches.
Activity type / sport / club: Running
When: Mondays evening
Time: 7pm -8pm
Venue: Chagford Sports Pavilion, War Memorial Fields Chagford.
Who it’s aimed at: all ages and abilities – children aged 8 and over if accompanied
Cost: £2.50 for adults £1 for children (under 16)
Contact details: rachelshort36@gmail.com /Â krwmakeup@hotmail.com
Facebook – Chagford Runners.
Chagford Tennis Club
Tennis Coaching – junior and beginner adults. Play tennis in Chagford: courts and club facilities, coaching, club sessions, tournaments, social events and Exeter League teams.
Children
When: Saturday
Time: Mornings
Venue: Jubilee Park, Chagford – tennis Courts
Who it’s aimed at: children from 5 upwards
Cost: £5 per session
Adults
When: Friday
Time: Morning – times dependant on numbers
Venue: Jubilee Park, Chagford – tennis Courts
Who it’s aimed at: Adult – beginner and intermediate
Cost: £5 per session
Social Tennis / Social Tennis – Doubles
Social tennis coaching for beginners and intermediate players
When: Wednesday and Saturday
Time: 1.30pm
Venue: Jubilee Park, Chagford – tennis Courts
Who it’s aimed at: Adults and competent children
Cost: Non members £4 per session
Pay and Play Tennis
Hire our tennis courts for £5 per hour. Racquets/Balls also available on request.
When: Anytime
Time: Anytime
Venue: Jubilee Park, Chagford – tennis Courts
Who it’s aimed at: Adults and competent children
Cost: Non members £5 per hour
Historical Swordplay – West Devon Swords
West Devon Swords presents historical swordplay with a variety of weapons and techniques from single sword, longsword, sword and buckler, dagger and rapier. Equipment provided.
Activity type / sport / club: Historical European Martial Arts
When: Continuing Thursdays
Time: 8pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Okehampton Baptist Church, Fore St. Okehampton
Who it’s aimed at: 16yrs+
Cost: £30 per 6-week block (£20 club insurance for members)
Contact details: Robin Catling
Tel: 07956 409818
Email: westdevonswords@gmail.com
Website: westdevonswords.info
Fencing – West Devon Swords
Okehampton Juniors Fencing session – currently in recess.
Venue: Okehampton Baptist Church, Fore St. (opp Mansbridge Estate Agents and Medieval Church).
Cost: £36 for the six-week block.
Who it’s for: children from 6-12yrs
Contact: Robin Catling, West Devon Swords
Tel: 07956 409818
Email: westdevonswords@gmail.com
Website: westdevonswords.info
Okehampton Tennis
Activity type / sport / club: Tennis
When:
Club Sessions
Tuesday Night 6-8pm (age 14+) and Saturday Afternoon 2-4pm (age 14+).
Junior Coaching
Saturday Morning 9.30-10.30am (age 5 – 13).
Rusty Rackets
Monday 10am (beginners)
Venue: Okehampton Tennis Club, Next to Pavilion in the Park
Who it’s aimed at: All abilities for all sessions apart from Rusty Rackets which is for beginners.
Cost:
Club sessions free to members (non members can try it out for £4 a session for 3 weeks before committing to join). Junior coaching free to members (£3 a session for non members).
Rusty Rackets free to members (£3 a session for non members).
Contact details: Adam Richards: email – arrnoosa@hotmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1451478708498433/
Website: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/OkehamptonTennisClub
Bridestowe & Lewdown Junior Cricket
Come and play cricket for the thriving new joint junior section of Bridestowe and Lewdown Cricket Clubs. With experienced coaches we run under 11 and under 13 teams and are looking to have an under 15 team for the coming season. We will be holding indoor training in Okehampton in March/April before heading outdoors using both the facilities of Bridestowe and Lewdown Cricket Clubs.
When: Indoor training March/April, outdoor training Fridays May – August
Time: Evenings TBC
Venue:
Indoor – Okehampton
Outdoor – Bridestowe & Lewdown Cricket Clubs
Who it’s aimed at: Ages 5 – 15
Cost: £2 per session
Contact: Alex Jopling – 07507 711595 – alex.jopling@devoncricket.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BandLYC/
Websites:
http://www.lewdowncc.co.uk/default.aspx
https://sites.google.com/site/bridestowecricketclub/
Nordic Walking by Dartmoor Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking is an activity for all levels of ability, using specifically designed poles to propel you along, it is not Trekking! Using over 90% of your muscles you can burn up to 45% more calories than walking with out poles, toning your upper body at the same time and strengthening too. Also ideal for those will lower limb problems as the weight when walking is taken by your upper body through the poles.
When: Regular weekly walks – the web site has details as these change.
Walks form OCRA, and various locations on Dartmoor.
Who it’s aimed at: Adults only.
Cost – £6-£10 depending on duration of the walk,
Contact: Denise Horner
Tel: 07944 630677
Email: denise@dartmoornordicwalking.co.uk
Website: www.dartmoornordicwalking.co.uk
Facebook:Â Dartmoor Nordic Walking
Twitter: Dartmoor Nordic Walking
Dance-a-getic
Adult dance fitness class. Learn to dance, get fit and have fun at the same time! From Bollywood to Charleston to Street, this class is for all abilities. It features routines from a range of styles, set to classic songs that are sure to get you moving. Current participants from every age bracket range from their teens to their 70s! Just bring a bottle of water.
Activity type / sport / club: Dance fitness class for adults
When: Wednesdays, term-time only.
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: Petrockstow Village Hall
Who it’s aimed at: Adults [adults, children, age groups, abilities]
Cost: £4 per session if booked in a monthly block. £5 walk-in rate. [/per session / per week / per term]
Contact details: Jessica Squire (instructor) –
Text or phone: 07746892660
Email: jessamica@hotmail.co.uk
Website – www.jessicasquire.co.uk
Squash Open Club Night
To introduce new players to squash and to play against a few existing members of the club to gain new playing experience – all welcome!!
Activity type / sport / club: Squash
When: Wednesday evening
Time: 7pm (19.00) onwards
Venue: Okehampton Squash Club
Who it’s aimed at: Squash for all levels
Cost: £2
Contact details: Sue Stanbury
Tel: 07886843786 –
Website: http://www.okesquash.org/
Tai Chi
A friendly and informal exercise class which aims to improve balance, mobility and posture, strengthen core muscles, relieve tension and ease stress. If practiced regularly Tai Chi can help build energy and promote well being. This class is for beginners and improvers. No special clothing or equipment is needed, just comfortable clothes and flat soled shoes.
When: Wednesdays. term time only
Time: 1.15 until 2.30pm
Venue: Fairplace Church Hall, Okehampton
Who it’s aimed at: adults, all abilities
Cost: £7 per session drop in. If paying by the term, £6 per session
Also a class on Tuesday mornings at Church House, South Tawton. Please contact for timings.
Contact details: Contact Kate Dixon, Telephone: 01837 840959, email: forestchi@btinternet.com
For information on forestchi – Tai Chi that connects you with nature – go to www.forestchi.co.uk
Tavistock Badminton – Gosling Group
The Tavyside Badminton ‘Gosling Group’ is for those players beginning their badminton adventure. The sessions take players through the basic technical and tactical skills required to play the sport of badminton.
The session is planned and delivered by experienced Level 2 coaches who are assisted by Level 1 Assistant Coaches and volunteer players looking to become coaches.
Over the course of the year the fundamental and basic skills of badminton are covered.
Activity type / sport / club: Badminton Coaching
When: Saturdays, Sept. to End of July
Time: 9am to 10am
Venue: Tavistock Community Sports Centre
Who it’s aimed at: Young people aged 7+ looking to start playing badminton
Cost: £5 / session or £50 / Term or £120 / year
Contact details: Alan Berry
Tel: (01822) 854 776
Email: tavyside@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badminton/
Website: http://www.tavyside.org.uk/
Tavistock Badminton – Geese Group
The Tavyside Badminton ‘Geese Group’ is for those players who have learned the basic skills to do with playing badminton and are beginning to look towards playing at club / junior county level. The sessions look at specific strokes and develop players understanding, skills and court awareness at a higher level.
In addition to the session players may be invited to at club / junior county badminton sessions.
The session is planned and run by experienced Level 2 coaches who are assisted by a number of UKCC Level 1 coaches.
Activity type / sport / club: Badminton Coaching
When: Saturdays, Sept to End of July
Time: 10am to 12pm
Venue: Tavistock Community Sports Centre
Who it’s aimed at: Young people looking to develop their badminton
Cost: £10 / session or £60 / Term or £150 / year
Contact details: Alan Berry
Tel: (01822) 854 776
Email: tavyside@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badminton/
Website: http://www.tavyside.org.uk/
Tavistock Badminton 4 Health
The aims of the session are:
- To provide a safe social environment for social expression and peer support;
- To promote social activity and interaction between peers through sport;
- To develop communication networks within the local community to promote mental well-being and remove stigmas.
Activity type / sport / club: Badminton with Coaching
When: Sundays all year around
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Venue: Tavistock Community Sports Centre
Who it’s aimed at: Females only
Cost: adults: £3 / session or 10 sessions for £25
Contact details: Sofia Ziajka
Tel: 07710 696 978
Email: tavyside.4health@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
Website: http://www.tavyside.org.uk/
Tavyside Club Badminton
The session is open to players of all ages and abilities. Players at the session can play socially, at club level or in the local league. Coaching is available from the Coaching Team if required.
Activity type / sport / club: Badminton for all ages and abilities
When: Mondays all year
Time: 7pm – 10pm (Autumn Term) / 8pm – 10pm (Spring Term) / 7pm – 9pm (Summer Term)
Venue: Tavistock Community Sports Centre
Who it’s aimed at: Badminton players of all abilities
Cost: £5 / session or £75 / term or £185 / year
Contact details: Alan Berry
Tel: (01822) 854 776
Email: tavyside@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badminton/
Website: http://www.tavyside.org.uk/
Tavistock Wheelers Youth Cycling
Tavistock Wheelers Cycling – Go Ride!
British Cycling and Tavistock Wheelers present Go Ride bike sessions in Tavistock.
Safe off-road coaching in bike skills in fun sessions.
Currently full for Autumn 2017; please email geoffwhitlow@aol.com or message us via Facebook if you would like to join the waiting list.
Activity type / sport / club:Cycling
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Venue: Tennis courts, Tavistock College, Crowndale Road, Tavistock PL19 8DD
Who it’s aimed at: Young riders 9-16yrs with working bikes (helmets compulsory
Cost: [/per session / per week / per term]
Contact details:
Geoff Whitlow: 01822811046 / 07831589943 / geoffwhitlow@aol.com
Facebook: Tavistock Wheelers
website: http://tavistockwheelers.com/goride/
West Devon Clubs
Activity | CLUB | CONTACT NAME | TELEPHONE |
ARCHERY | Castle Archers | James Canhan | (01837) 810387 |
BOWLS | Okehampton Bowling Club | Bob Letchford | (01837) 55036 |
BOXING | Launceston Boxing Club | Des Charnock | (01566) 777487 |
BRIDGE CLUB | Tony Hunt | (01837) 659332 | |
CANOEING | Adventure Okehampton | (01837) 53916 website |
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CHILDRENS PLAY | Okey Cokey Soft Play Area | (01837) 54936 website |
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Topsy Turvey | Sue Pilkington | (01822) 612792 | |
Under 5’s Children Centre | (01837) 658621 | ||
CLIMBING | Adventure Okehampton | (01837) 53916 website |
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CONSERVATION | STOC | Mike Watson | (01837) 840183 |
CRICKET | Okehampton Cricket Club | Dean Taylor | 07973629339 |
Belstone Cricket Club | Chris Walpole | (01837) 840498 website |
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Bridestowe Cricket Club | Charlie Ewen | 7768991269 website |
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Chagford Cricket Club | Mike Wreford (Adults) | (01837) 52932 | |
Chris Mount (Youth) | 07703542697 website |
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Hatherleigh Cricket Club Youth & Senior | Richard Tidball | (01837) 810010 website |
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Lewdown Cricket Club Youth & Senior | Charlie Hughes | 07747841617 website |
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CYCLING | Okehampton Cycle Club | Tony Johnson | (01837) 861366 website |
Okehampton Mountain Bike Club | Moor Cycles | (01837) 659677 website |
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Adventure Okehampton | (01837) 53916 | ||
DANCE | Range of Styles | Lynne Rogers | 07827787867 |
Footsteps | Miss Mandy | 01837 338029 | |
07970 989062 | |||
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS | Duke of Edinburgh Awards | Chris Bourne | 7974412326 website |
FISHING | Okehampton Coarse Fishing Club | Paul Dunn | (01837) 659368 |
FOOTBALL | Okehampton Argyle FC | Gloria Smith | (01837) 52491 |
Okehampton Argyle Youth FC | Russell Metherell | 07850 373065 | |
Chagford FC | John Pearce | (01647) 433897 | |
Hatherleigh Town FC | Jane Rice | (01837) 811739 | |
North Tawton FC | Jane Simons | (01837) 89160 | |
South Zeal United FC | Gary Smith | 07803 124315 | |
GOLF | Okehampton Golf Club | Secretary | (01837) 52113 website |
HEALTH & FITNESS | Parklands Leisure Centre | (01837) 659154 website |
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Future Bodies Gym | (01837) 659554 website |
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Fitness & Aerobics | Lynne Rogers | 07827787867 | |
Fitness, Aerobics & Seated Exercise | Emma Jefferies | 07817954498 | |
Personal Training | Tiffany Stott | 07990965867 website |
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HIGH ROPES COURSE | Adventure Okehampton | (01837) 53916 website |
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HOCKEY | Okehampton Hockey Club | Richard & Jane Jones | (01837) 810167 www.Okehamptonhockeyclub.clubbuzz.co.uk |
JUDO | Okehampton Judo Club | Darren Bostock | (01837) 54260 website |
KARATE | Dartmoor Karate | website | |
KEMPO KARATE | Roger Chestnut | 07886185281 | |
MUAY THAI FITNESS | Chaos Gym | Steve Pender | 07811552906 website |
NETBALL | Okehampton Netball League | Sandra Ausden | (01837) 659970 |
NO HANDS MASSAGE | Gina Burdess | (01837) 53789 | |
OUTDOOR PURSUITS | Adventure Okehampton | (01837) 53916 website |
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PILATES | Shirley Edwards | (01837) 659990 | |
Yvonne West | 07712611670 | ||
Barefoot Barn | Roger Ash-Wheeler | (01647) 432734 website |
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PUTTING | Parklands Leisure Centre | (01837) 659154 website |
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RUGBY | Okehampton Rugby Club | Bob Ewen | 07977982103 website |
North Tawton Mens | Richard Nye | 07929610362 | |
North Tawton Ladies | Claire Hooper | 076966631895 | |
RUNNING | Okehampton Running Club | Ali Holliday | email website |
SAILING | Roadford Lake Sailing Club | Richard Willows | (01288) 331568 website |
SALSA DANCING | Yvonne West | 07712611670 | |
SPORTS MASSAGE | John Stangroom | (01837) 659554 website |
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SQUASH and RACKETBALL | Okehampton Squash & Racketball Club | Clive Marais | 07825701902 |
STREET SURFING, SKATEBOARDING & BMX | |||
Skate Warehouse | (01837) 55778 website |
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SWIMMING | Okehampton Otters | Karen Adams (Juniors) | (01409) 231152 |
Nick Bowles (18+) | (01837) 54686 website |
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Parklands Leisure Centre | (01837) 659154 website |
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TABLE TENNIS | Okehampton Table Tennis Club | Fred Phillips | (01837) 55335 website |
Sourton Table Tennis Club | Alison Ewen | 07990981826 | |
TAE-KWON-DO | Will Paine | 07974774074 | |
website | |||
TAI CHI + QIGONG & RHYTHMS DANCE | Living Movement Tai Chi | Pippa Cherrington | (01837) 851218 |
TENNIS | Okehampton Tennis Club | Paul Love | (01837) 84020 |
The School of Living Movement | Angus Clark | (0845) 1259731 website |
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 WALKING – variety of walks for all ages and abilities | Okehampton Rambling Club | Chris Baines | (01409) 221362 |
WATER POLO | Okehampton Water Polo Club | (01626) 331699 website |
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WATERSPORTS | Roadford Watersports Centre | (01409) 211507 | |
YOUTH HOSTEL | Adventure Okehampton | (01837) 53916 website |