Arts Charities

School Disco's, Cinema Evenings, Mother's Day & Fathers Day Gifts, School Talent Show. Christmas cards and mugs. Basketball Event.

Religious charity meeting Sunday afternoons and providing social activities i.e. snooker, theatre visits, outings, members' tea, new year annual dinner, slide shows and musical items on weekdays. Sunday meetings include religious and educational talks and musical items.

The Charity holds an annual Eisteddfod and Concert.

Furtherance of Kabbalistic knowledge primarily through the line of teaching known as the Toledo or Toledano tradition as explained in the books written by Warren Kenton also known as Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi (1933-2020).

The Hall is used to hold events for the local community such as:Annual Dinner with EntertainmentAnnual Produce ShowRegular BingoYogaGarden ClubDancesChristmas Lights DisplayAnnual Beer Festival

Active Groups for:-Art Appreciation, Ballet, Craft, Discussion, Garden Visits, Geology, Golf,Live Arts,Knit & Natter, Local History, Music Appreciation, Novel Readers, Opera Forum, Playreaders, Poetry, Practical Art, Pub Lunches (Tues/Fri), Ramblers, Shakespeare, Singing, Skittles, Singles Sunday Lunch,, Sunday Lunches for Singles, Theatre Visits

Awarding grants to individuals, who must be aged under 25 at the time of application and living within a radius of 15 miles of Exeter, for educational purposes, such as assisting towards the purchase of clothing, tools, books and other course equipment, or for help towards fees and relevant expenses at recognised schools, training colleges and universities.

Undertake activities to enable women interested in issues associated with rural life, to improve their education in citizenship, public questions, music, culture handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare and to improve rural life.

The Association offers advice to performers, teachers, students, churchmen and members of the public concerned with improvement in standards of performance, and in playing the organ. During each year we arrange lectures, visit organs, and demonstrate the organ.

The organisation of a Music and Drama festival in which people of all ages can perform as either competitors or non-competitors in all types of music and drama classes. A professional adjudicator gives a verbal and written assessment of each entrant. The events take place over two separate weekends, and a final concert is mounted in which selected performers take part.

To promote the study of Astronomy, in particular Double Stars and Deep Sky Objects.To publish members obervations and articles in our publications.

PRODUCING & PRESENTING THEATRE PERFORMANCES

Bakewell Carnival every year starts with the day of dance, then a fell race, a pet competition, duck race, quiz night, raft race, Jack Russel racing, tug of war, childrens sports and last of all carnival day with a street procession on collection day.

Events for the school children and their parents and friends, such as Christmas and Summer fairs, school cinema events, discos and shows.

Supporting the operation of Shirley Heath Junior School by raising funds to purchase equipment, books etc for the benefit of the children.

TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN DRAMATIC AND OPERATIC ARTS. TO PROMOTE PLAYS, DRAMAS, COMEDIES, OPERETTAS AND OTHER WORKS OF EDUCATIVE VALUE AND TO FURTHER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC APPRECIATION IN THE SAID ARTS. TO RAISE FUNDS, RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS BUT NOT BY WAY OF ANY TRADING ACTIVITIES. TO ASSIST & FURTHER CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

Third Age Learning - general education - lectures, study groups, language classes, music apreciation, walking, nature, handicrafts, history.

The provision of an annual music festival open to non-professionals of all ages allowing entrants to perform in public and receive a professional adjudication of their performance.

The main activity of the charity is the advancement of the Protestant Christian religion by teaching all the counsel of God as it is revealed by the Holy Spirit in the Scriptures by the publication of magazines, news-letters, books, the internet web-site, audio-visual recordings and the organising and holding of services, meetings and conventions.

Village hall available for hire within the local community. Used by playgroup, guides, brownies, senior citizens, WI, dance and self defence classes. Available for general hire for activities such as parties. Fund raising events held include fetes, fairs and shows.

In general, the village hall is an asset available to all who live in Ridge. It is used for parties, meetings, clubs and group activities; it also runs classes for adults with learning difficulties and houses various dance classes.

The PTA run various fundraising events throughout the school year such as Christmas and Summer fayres, family bingo, children's and adults quizes. It also raises funds through mechanisms such as Webb Ivory and Invitation books. The funds raised are spent in support of the school on things such as playground equipment, musical equipment and extra curricular events for pupils.

Provision of a Village Hall facility to the local community. Available for hire to local organisations, groups and individuals in order for them to undertake their activities.

1. Language, Environmental Issues, Enhancement of Cultural Awareness and Good Citizenship Classes for Children 2. Social Activities (Encouraging Physical and Mental Well-Being) Open to all Ages 3. Celebration of Cultural Festivals throughout the Year 4. Meeting the Community needs e.g. Health and Environmental Awareness 5. Promoting Community Cohesion 6. Promoting Musical Talent

Provide/maintain Hall for use by local groups/charities eg. Boxercise Group, Ballroom Dancing, Pilates, Baby & Toddler Group, private parties and act as local Polling Station.