As churches we believe that getting together often around food is a great way of strengthening and "thickening" our communities
We don’t always meet to do “religious things”, but we enjoy offering times for people to get together and have a good natter. All our churches also run lots of fundraising events so do check the events page for more details of things coming up.
Friendship and fellowship groups
There are lots of ways of meeting people and making friends across the Mission Community apart from Sunday services.
Check the calendar below for any changes to the regular meeting patterns and for location details.
Monday
Tea and Toast
Somewhere comfortable to start the week with a cuppa and a chat before you tackle what needs to be tackled. Drop in for tea & toast, and of course something delicious to spread on it! Ideal for young Mums, Dads or childminders (bring your toddlers) and those new to the village.
Newton Poppleford Church Hall
Term time only
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fiona Gunn on 01395 567077
Soup lunch
Home made soup, cake, hot drinks and good company for only £5.
Payhembury Church
2nd Monday of the month and not August
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Babs Leach on 01404 841409
Soup lunch
Come and enjoy delicious home made soups and puddings, with donations for charities (suggested donation £5).
Escot village hall
1st Monday of the month (October to March)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Janet Welch on 01404 850940
Care for a cuppa
Feeling in need of some company and a natter? Drop in for a cuppa & cake and while away an hour or so and catch up with friends. Perfect for those living alone or unable to get about as much as they would like.
Newton Poppleford Church Hall
2nd and 3rd/4th Mondays of the month
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
June Smith on 01395 562994
Men’s supper club
A chance for men to talk and eat together and enjoy a guest speaker. The current charge is £20 which covers wine or non-alcoholic drinks before and during the meal and a contribution towards costs for speakers. Speakers for the upcoming suppers can be found in the Messenger magazine. If you wish to attend, please call the number below or send an email.
West Hill Church Hall
2nd Monday of the month and not July and August
6:45 PM - 9:15 PM
Peter Keith on 01404 812201
Tuesday
Coffee and chat
An opportunity to meet with others over a cup of coffee and to have a chat. It’s a warm, friendly and sympathetic gathering where everyone can get a word in edgeways and leave the premises feeling a lot better about things than when they came in.
Ottery Silver Otter Cafe
Weekly
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Bruce Odlin on 01404 812554
Wednesday
Thursday
Cafe Connect
Drop in for coffee and cake, and relax and chat in a cosy coffee shop-style area
Payhembury Church
Weekly
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Babs Leach on 01404 841409
Friday
Tea and toast
Come and finish the week with a relaxing time of refreshments and chat. All welcome. Donations for the church please.
Feniton sports and social club
Term time only
8:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Cara Sanders on 01404 850262
The Welcome Cafe
A gathering place for chat and friendship for everyone in West Hill. Occasionally we open until 2pm and serve light lunches at a very modest cost.
West Hill Church Hall
Last Friday of the month
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Pam Johns on 01404 814096
Knit and natter group
Come and enjoy some crafting, good conversation and refreshments. All welcome!
Feniton
Term time only
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sheila Lanning on 01404 850699
Saturday
Coffee morning
Coffee, chat and opportunities to buy from the cake, produce and book stalls. We’re always happy to receive donations of cakes and other home made food for sale.
Tipton St John village hall
1st Saturday of the month
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jenny Parkin on 01404 811720
Fellowship calendar
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Colaton Raleigh
Escot
Feniton
Harpford
Newton Poppleford
Ottery St Mary
Payhembury
Tipton St John
Venn Ottery
West Hill
Wiggaton
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