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Community

Practice TT main hall

Right then — Practice TT main hall at Clapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PS. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Tue 21 JulClapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PS(4.8mi)

via Clapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PSCurated

Sports & Fitness

Table tennis main hall

We keep tabs on Clapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PS so you don't have to. Table tennis main hall caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Tue 21 JulClapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PS(4.8mi)

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Workshops & Classes

FLOWER WORKSHOP - Summer Centrepiece

From Seed Sowing to Displays and Bouquets Join Jo and Lucy from Meadow Brook Floristry on Tuesday 21st July to master how to use beautiful flowers and foliage from your own garden, learning to create gorgeous displays for your home. Jo and Lucy are well-known for their sustainable floristry techniques, using seasonal flowers and foliage from their own cutting gardens to create arrangements and displays throughout the South-West for weddings and events. You will learn how and when and which flowers to grow from seed, and how to create natural centrepiece arrangements and hand tied bouquets. Learn which flowers you can grow from seed, how to cut and properly condition them; and then we will demonstrate and teach you to arrange beautiful garden flowers in a bowl centrepiece arrangement. Whether you are nurturing a budding passion, refining an existing skill or you are a complete novice this workshop offers the perfect introduction to the art of floral design for the home. We will provide all you need including the bowl and mechanics, foliage and flowers, as well as tea/coffee and cake from the fabulous Abbot's Table Café. You will be able to take your display home with you. Join us for a fun, entertaining session – and to develop lasting skills.

Tue 21 Jul10:30Forde Abbey Nursery(2.3mi)

via Forde Abbey NurseryLocal gem

Community

Lloyds Bank at Chard Guildhall

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Tue 21 Jul10:30Cinechard(5mi)

via Cinechard

Workshops & Classes

FLOWER WORKSHOP - Summer Hand-Tied Bouquet

Join Jo and Lucy from Meadow Brook Floristry on Tuesday 21st July to master how to use beautiful flowers and foliage from your own garden, learning to create gorgeous displays for your home. Jo and Lucy are well-known for their sustainable floristry techniques, using seasonal flowers and foliage from their own cutting gardens to create arrangements and displays throughout the South-West for weddings and events. You will learn how and when and which flowers to grow from seed, and how to create natural centrepiece arrangements and hand tied bouquets. Learn which flowers you can grow from seed, how to cut and properly condition them; and then we will demonstrate and teach you to arrange beautiful garden flowers into a hand-tied bouquet. No experience is necessary and we will provide all the foliage and flowers plus tea/coffee and cake from the fabulous Abbot's Table Café. You will be able to take your bouquet home for yourself, or as the perfect present for someone special. Join us for a fun, entertaining session – and to develop lasting skills.

Tue 21 Jul15:00Forde Abbey Nursery(2.3mi)

via Forde Abbey NurseryLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Slimming World

Slimming World sessions take place in the Town Hall on Tuesday mornings and evenings. Sessions are run by consultant Jenny Curtis.

Tue 21 Jul18:30Cinechard(5mi)

via Cinechard

Live Music

Wild Arts Opera - The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro After the success of their previous performances Wild Arts return in 2026 with The Marriage of Figaro. The performances will take place in the beautiful Great Hall in the main house, with room for only 175 audience members. The operas will be fully staged, in costume and sung in English by a cast of exceptional singers, with a chamber orchestra of top musicians, conducted by Wild Arts' Artistic Director Orlando Jopling. You are welcome to arrive from 5pm to set up your picnic in the gardens, and bring food, drink, rugs, chairs, tables, friends, and candelabras. The performance will start at 6pm, with a 90-minute picnic interval at approximately 7:15pm before Act II starts at 8.45pm. Curtain down will be at approximately 10pm. Please book early - last year's opera sold out.

Wed 22 Jul20:15Forde Abbey Nursery(2.3mi)

via Forde Abbey NurseryLocal gem

Community

Cooking with Diabetes - Axminster

Are you living with or affected by pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes? Join our friendly course and learn how to cook healthy, delicious meals that support better blood sugar control Over thecourse, we will cover: · Understanding Type 2 Diabetes & Healthy Cooking Basics · Building Balanced Meals · Low-Carbohydrate Cooking · Heart-Healthy Cooking for Diabetes · Meal Planning & Preparing for the Week Ahead · Creating Sustainable Habits

Thu 23 JulProject Food(4.2mi)

via Project FoodCurated

Community

Cooking with Diabetes - Ottery St Mary

Thu 23 JulProject Food(4.2mi)

via Project FoodCurated

Community

Meeting room. Houses laundry

Meeting room. Houses laundry is happening at Clapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PS. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Thu 23 JulClapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PS(4.8mi)

via Clapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PSCurated

Community

MAH JONG every week in the meeting room

23 July 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the hall meeting room

Thu 23 JulClapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PS(4.8mi)

via Clapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PSCurated

Arts & CultureCommunityMarkets & Fairs

Chard Antiques, Craft & Vintage Fair

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Thu 23 Jul10:00Cinechard(5mi)

via Cinechard

Community

MAH JONG every week in the meeting room

23 July 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the hall meeting room

Thu 23 Jul15:00Clapton and Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PS(4.8mi)

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Community

Bingo

Get your dabbers ready — it’s Bingo Night! Join us on 23rd July for a fantastic evening of fun, prizes, and plenty of excitement. Doors open at 7:00pm with eyes down at 8:00pm, so arrive early to grab your seats and get settled in before the fun begins. Whether you’re a bingo regular or giving it a go for the first time, it’s a brilliant night out for everyone. Come along, bring your friends, and see if Lady Luck is on your side! We can’t wait to see you there; good luck!

Thu 23 Jul20:00Cloakham Sports and Social Club(3.9mi)

via Cloakham Sports and Social Club

Community

Axminster Town CC v Exeter CC 3rd XI

Join us for a great afternoon of cricket as Axminster Town CC take on Exeter CC 3rd XI! The action gets underway at 1pm on 25th July, so come down, soak up the atmosphere, and cheer on the team. Whether you’re a seasoned cricket fan or just looking for a relaxed day out, everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sat 25 Jul14:00Cloakham Sports and Social Club(3.9mi)

via Cloakham Sports and Social Club

Wellness & Wellbeing

Slimming World

Slimming World sessions take place in the Town Hall on Tuesday mornings and evenings. Sessions are run by consultant Jenny Curtis.

Tue 28 Jul18:30Cinechard(5mi)

via Cinechard

Community

Mediumship Demonstration

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Tue 28 Jul19:45Cinechard(5mi)

via Cinechard

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Venues with events near Yonder

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Forde Abbey Nursery2.3 miles away

More about Yonder

Dorset, England

Yonder is in Dorset, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Yonder events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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