EVENTS

Woolwell to the George Scheme
Please see latest updates for the Woolwell to the George Scheme starting in September 2024 and Current Transport Projects.

Clearbrook Community Association
Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 18 September 2024, 7:30pm
With free cheese and wine.

Charity Coffee Morning

Saturday 5 October 2024, 10:30am-12:00pm
In aid of Jeremiah's Journey.

We are hoping to run local events in the village hall on every 3rd Friday of the month. The latest Friday events will appear below.

Village Barbecue
Friday 20 September 2024, from 7pm

Free Entry. Barbeque food provided. Bring salads and desserts to share. Community bar.

Live Music Jazz/Folk with Desperate Measures

Friday 18 October 2024, 7:30pm
Adults £5, accompanied u18s free
Desperate Measures are a jazz band based in the West Country, plying jazz standards ranging from gentle bossa novas to swinging blues.

Although band members came from a wide area stretching from Truro to Totnes, Meavy has now become their adopted home. The band now plays regularly for Sunday jazz lunches at The Bedford Hotel in Tavistock, as well as performing at a variety of other events.

Rupert Kirkwood - The Lone Kayaker
Friday 22 November 2024
Rupert Kirkwood worked as a farm vet in West Devon for thirty-three years but had to take early retirement due to injury. He now spends as much time as possible paddling his kayak around the coast of South West England, observing and photographing the exceptional wildlife. He has kayaked every inch of the coast of SW England, from Poole to Minehead, all 1156 miles of it. Also 2,000 miles in Scotland, and short jaunts in Spain, USA, Mexico, Greenland, Chile and Antartica.

Rupert has clocked up 31, 00 miles so far, most of it in Devon and Cornwall, cherry-picking his favourite bits. That's more than the circumference of the planet! For the last five years, he had paddled far offshore, when sea conditions allow in search of whales.

The Pantaloons Indoor Theatre: The Merry Wives of Windsor
Sunday 8 September 2024, 3pm

Tickets: Adults £15 & Child (16 & under) £9 - suitable for all ages

The Pantaloons are back for another theatre performance. Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the wives of two wealthy merchants. But, wise to his wily ways, the ladies take the opportunity to punish Falstaff by playing a series of hilarious tricks on the nincompoop knight.

Expect silly slapstick, abundant anachronisms and memorable music nestled amongst Shakespeare's poignant poetry as the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons put their own innovative and interactive spin on this classic comedy.

Bonfire and Fireworks
Tuesday 5 November 2024, 6pm
Adults £5, u16s £3, u3s free, Family £15
Hot food available. Community bar onsite.

Clearbrook Art Group

Every 3rd Thursday each month, 7-9pm, at Village Hall
A free group, for anyone interested in drawing or painting. Come along to our friendly group and learn to draw or paint watercolour or bring along any art or craft of your own.

This is a free community art group for anyone living in Clearbrook, Hoo Meavy and surrounding areas. Bring a friend, we'd love to welcome you along.

For more details contact Vicky on 01822 854531 or email jagsgirl1955@gmail.com

Clearbrook Horticultural Society
The last meeting took place on Monday 26 February when we enjoyed a fascinating talk by David Curry about the flora and fauna in old churchyards. You certainly came away realising how important they are for wildlife.

The group will now meet again on Monday 28 October when the winter programme of talks and activities will begin. Annual subscription is £50 which covers hall hire, speakers and group insurance.

The programme of visits for the Spring and Summer are:

18 March - Lanhydrock: A stroll around the gardens to see Camellias and Magnolias. Meet at the entrance at 10:30am.
20 April - Rosemoor: The National Rhododendron Show
Meet at 10am. Entrance fee: Free for RHS members and 1 guest & £15.85 for non-members.
21 May - Mothecombe Gardens
13 June - Southcombe Barn (NGS)
17 July - Burrow Farm Gardens
16 August - David & Jenny Miles' Garden, 10am at "Larkrise", Crapstone, PL20 7PS. Limited parking, so car share if you can. Donations in aid of Children's Hospice SW are welcome.
- Wildside, 11am at Wildside, Green Lane, Buckland Monachorum. Entry: £12.50
18 September - Trebah
14 October - Burrator Arboretum

Details of all the visits will be posted nearer the date. If you intend to come, please contact Sue Britton on 01822 852584 or email sue@clearbrookdevon.co.uk so she can let the group organiser for the day know.

Pilates Classes, Monday's, 5-6pm, FREE taster session, £9 per class or block book 6 sessions for £48 (£8.00 per class), or 12 sessions for £90 (£7.50 per class)

Emma Lynas (who used to live in the village) is offering group pilates sessions on Monday's. This is a beginners class but for any ability, as Emma can offer alternatives to the exercises. For more information see website: The Pilates Lady

Skills Bootcamp

Having up-to-date skills in an every changing workplace jobs' market is a great way to stand out from the crowd! If you're looking to kickstart a new career, upskill or change roles the Skills Bootcamp might be for you.

The Skills Bootcamp offers FREE, flexible training in a range of exciting sectors for those aged 19+ living in Devon.

Be Tick Aware

The UK Health Security Agency have issued a leaflet to help you
and your family enjoy the outdoors, but "be tick aware". It provides
information on how to avoid tick bites and what action to take if you or your family get bitten by ticks.