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Chudleigh Knighton Village Hall
Welcome to chudleighknighton.org – the online home of Chudleigh Knighton Village Hall
This is YOUR community building – a vibrant, friendly space to meet and make new friends. There are all sorts of activities and events run for all ages as well as the opportunity to hire generous spaces to do things yourselves.
The building is managed by volunteers – we are a very friendly bunch and always looking for new people to join us!
What’s on this month
Sound Gong Bath
Tuesday 2nd June
Monday 15th June
7-8.15pm
This amazing pure immersive session of deep relaxation is now happening each month.
Booking is essential via Mags on 07976 751385 or email puregongs@gmail.com. Treat yourself to the perfect chill out space with extra feel good factor.
Line Dancing
Tuesday 19th May
6.30-7.30pm
Yeehah! It’s get your dancing boots again time!! Our popular line dancing class is fun and all proceeds support our village hall.
At only £3 per person, there’s no better way to enjoy yourself and get a little fitter at the same time.
Friends of the Hall
We need you!
We have a fabulous group of friends who get as involved as they choose with the hall day to to day. Whether it’s baking for the coffee mornings, opening and closing, managing the book/jigsaw/DVD donations, general DIY or simply support at our fundraising events – there is something for everyone to join in!
If there is something you would like to happen at the hall or you just want to be part of our community project – contact Tricia our chairperson/booking secretary!
We’d love to have you as part of the gang!
Burlesque Chair Dance
Wednesdays 5.15-6.15pm
Bold, fiery and full of attitude – perfect for beginners!
Spaces for this are limited and booking essential. Contact 07354 470257 or email amberstorm2@yahoo.com for more details
Big Morning out!
Saturday 30th May
Breakfast available from 9am; stalls from 10am-2pm
Two of everyone’s favourite things combined in a fabulous fundraiser for the hall!!
A hearty cooked breakfast followed by a mooch among our stalls – tasty cakes, a plethora of goods on the charity table top shop and plants to make every garden look stunning.
Why not pop over? Breakfast will be on the go until the end! Get that bargain and a lie in to boot…
Yoga with Rachael
Every Wednesday
7-8pm
Booking is via 07742 847898 or email rachaeldale85@gmail.com for this group. Please note this is not a seated class.
Join Rachael to strengthen and stretch.
Cosy Corner
Monday – Friday
10 -5
Spring sees our days warming and the blue skies return. Our Library room and Viridor suite remain open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm for anyone to drop in. Facilities are available to make hot drinks and microwave food. Free Wifi, books and puzzles…
Always the option to sit out in the garden too…
Post Office
Every Tuesday 2-3.30pm
Every Thursday 8.30-10.00am
Our post office service is now open.
Pop by for banking services, posting letters and parcels and much more…
Knighton Friendship Group
Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month
2pm to 4pm
All are welcome to join this friendly group – very low subs and always plenty of chatter. 2-4pm upstairs in the main hall.
The group meets on 26th May for everyone’s favourite – the cream tea – yummy!
On June 9th Elly Ratcliffe, the clerk from Hennock Parish Council is visiting to chat – find out how the wheels turn to keep our village in tip top condition.
Don’t forget that the Post Office is also open on this day too.
Community Coffee Morning
Friday 19th June
10am-noon
This month’s coffee morning is to support the Barn Owl Trust.
The cake table at our hall promises to deliver tasty treats from our home bakers – why not bring a box and buy to take away too? Come along and join this happy vibe – all in a great cause! 🙂
Lovely raffle prizes on offer too!
Book and DVD Exchange
The hall is open most weekdays from 9am until 5pm
Come and exchange a book or DVD with our expanding library of films and novels
Jigsaw puzzles are also available
The hall is open most weekdays from 9am until 5pm
Happy Feet with Katrina
First and third Wednesdays of the month.
Our friendly village footcare specialist now runs a clinic in the Village Hall Garden room on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. If you are interested in booking in to see Katrina then please contact her on 07754 692018 for more details.
“All about photography”
Join local photographer Robin Chamberlain for a unique evening on Monday 1st June
6.30-8.30pm
£4 entry
Look and learn through the eye of a photographer. This event is suitable for anyone interested in photography. From novice to expert, there is always something to learn. Gain tips and knowledge from this talented local artist.
Refreshments available during the break.
Men’s Breakfast Club
The first Saturday of the month – 6th June
9-11am
Hot breakfast menu at great value low prices. Pop by with a bit of cash and start your day off proper job!
Speak Dog (with Ruth Haynes)
Puppies, scent work and adolescent dog classes available.
To book, call 07716 231387 or visit speakdogwithruthhaynes@gmail.com
Craft Group
Wednesday 20th May
Wednesday 3rd June
Main Hall 2-4pm
This group will now meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Bring along a project you’ve already started maybe? Come along and be inspired to start one?
Cost £3 includes tea and biscuits and simply helps to cover the costs of the room hire.
Walking Group
Wednesday 10th June
Meet Susie at 10am outside the Village Hall
Maybe you walk around the village and would like to venture a little further with company? Perhaps share your favourite walk?
The walks are approximately 3 miles and take 1-1.5 hours.
All are welcome…
Calling all green fingered volunteers!
The Spring calls and soon the days will lengthen and the sun shine strengthen to warm our faces.
We are always looking for people to help maintain the hall garden – maybe take ownership of a small patch to cultivate and nurture? Make some new friends while you are there 🙂
Contact Tricia our booking secretary to find out more….
Snooker
We are very lucky to have one of the few full size snooker tables in our area. This can be booked for play for only £5 per hour. The room has recently been upgraded and redecorated so come along and take a look at the new and improved place to play and practice 🙂
All bookings must be by prior arrangement as the snooker room remains locked when not in use.
Sessions can be booked by ringing Tricia Curtis our booking secretary on 07870 556336
Village Events
A full synopsis of Village Hall events as well as updates on St Paul’s Church services and contact details are available by clicking on this link to Hennock Parish Council. Access is available to both current Chudleigh Knighton Events and past Knighton News editions.
https://www.hennockparishcouncil.gov.uk/chudleigh-knighton-events/
Community News
Looking for new committee members
Our wonderful community building only exists for us if we pitch in to help it's smooth running. We have volunteer posts that simply help with opening the doors for hall users and other job roles such as booking management. If you able to help out in any way, please...