Clubs and Societies

Thorncombe Sports and Social Club - The Sports Club and sports field are on Horseshoe Lane. Thorncombe has a football and cricket team and the club is licensed. The club also has darts, skittles, pool and table skittles. Membership is open to all residents

Thorncombe Village Trust - Thorncombe Village Trust was founded in the  1980’s by a group of local people who saw the need for a non-profit organisation which would work to preserve the area’s special characteristics and rich historical environment. It is now managed by Trustees who are empowered to disburse grants to successful applicants for projects relating to environmental and/or historical aspects of local life. For more information 'click' the heading

Holditch Hall - Holditch Hall is a charity-run hall for use by the community.  It is the venue for the annual Flower Show (which attracts anything between 600 and 800 entries), a Bonfire Night Fireworks display, a Harvest Supper, regular Whist Drives and Bingo Nights.  The hall holds up to 100 (seated) or 80 (with tables).  It has a well-equipped kitchen and ample car-parking.  For bookings etc. contact Mrs. Bunty Turner on 01297 678208

Art Group - meets weekly on a Wednesday in the Village Hall 7:30pm to 9:30pm. For more info contact Rose Richards on 01460 30247

Artsreaach - events are regularly held in the Village Hall

Keep Fit - classes run every Wednesday afternoon in the Village Hall. For more info contact Vivienne Dalziel 01460 30205

Pilates - classes run every Monday morning in the Village Hall. For more info contact Sue Davison 01460 57362

Short Mat Bowles - played every Monday evening in the Village Hall. For more info contact Alan Morris 01460 30938

Gardening Club - information and contact details to follow

Railway Appreciation - Thorncombe Railway Activities Club (TRAC) was formed in 2000 and serves a varied and growing membership living in West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset

Youth Club - meets every last Friday in the month in the Village Hall 7:00pm to 9:00pm for ages 8 - 17. For more info contact Brenda Woodman 01460 30204

 

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