SOCIAL
There is a lot going on in the Village. A few of the highlights are listed below and a timetable of current events can be found in The Abbott, the quarterly local newsletter. The Abbott is delivered to every household in the village, but if you prefer you can download the latest copy here. Back-copies are also available below.
September 24; December 24; March 25; June 25; September 25; December 25
REVELS
Thanks to everyone who came to the Revels. It was another great day and was well attended with around 200 people enjoying the games, bar burgers and the music. It was great to see so many families this year, a trend we hope will continue. If you have any feedback about the event please let one of the committee know so that we can consider it when planning next year’s event.
NEXT WALK
Once a month regular walkers and new friends set out on a five mile walk somewhere around Swanton Abbott. Everyone is welcome to join us; all start at 10.30am usually on the second Sunday of the month, the pace is leisurely, dogs are welcome and we often finish near a pub.
Sunday 9th August 2026: 10.30am: Start: tba
The next walk due to take place on Sunday 8th August 2026but the exact route and starting point are yet to ne decided.
Further Info: contact spday2014@btinternet.com 538919
SWANS
The Swans is a community based women’s group that meets once a month on the third Thursday in the village hall from 7-9 pm.
Become a member: You are sure of a warm welcome to all our evenings in Swanton Abbott Village Hall from 7p.m, usually on the 3rd Thursday of the month and all ladies are welcome to become members for as little as £12 per year. New ladies are always welcome at our monthly meetings. We are planning a Tai Chi evening, a picnic, a paint party, a garden party and a cookery demonstration amongst other events. Please contact Gill Kimmerling loomscot@live.co.uk if you would like to find out more or for memberships enquiries.
REGULAR EVENTS
Every Monday 10 –12 noon Village Hall Table Tennis
Every Friday 7pm-9pm Village Hall Friday Night Social + Table Tennis
1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10.30am-12 Chapel Coffee On The Corner
Every Sunday: 10.15 for 11am Service at the Chapel– all welcome!
The Swanton Abbott Social Group, founded in 2018, meets every Friday evening (7 till 9pm). You are welcome to participate in all manner of table games, table tennis or you can bring your own entertainment. You can also just come for a chat. Hot drinks are provided but you may prefer to bring your own tipple. The new acoustic ceiling, lighting and heaters have made the Village Hall a pleasant location for social interaction and new access facilities and toilets cater for all.
The Social Group also hire the Village Hall every Monday morning for Keep Fit and Table Tennis. Currently this is over-subscribed but please contact Mary on 538474 to find out more about this.
Seasonal flowers in boxes at The Poplars and at the junction of The Hill and Long Common Road, together with pots of flowers at Stakebridge Beck have been lovingly provided and maintained by the Social Group. These supplement plantings of Spring flowers, including daffodils and narcissi around the village together with beautiful blue chinodoxia at the village sign.
