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Adult & Community Learning Centre: Passmore Edwards Centre, Market Street, Newton Abbot 01392 384012
Age UK Devon: Unit 1, Manaton Court, Matford Business Park, Exeter, EX2 8PF, 0845 296 7810, www.ageukdevon.co.uk This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Air Training Corps, 1322 Sqdn: Cadet Centre, Wharf Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2DA - Mon & Wed, 7.15pm to 9.30 pm Flt. Lt. Lindsey Sayers www.1322.org.uk 01626 32792 (on parade evenings only) or 07739 146879
Allotments: Newton Abbot & District Co-operative Allotment Association, Mr R. Beech, 01626 367513 – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Sunday (Closed Meeting) 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Bradley Community Centre, Newton Abbot - Tuesday (Open Meeting) 7.30 p.m. Old Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot Contact 01752 791111 (Local) or 08457 697555 (National)
Alzheimer’s South Devon: Suite 2, Berwyn House, 70-72 Abbey Road, Torquay, TQ2 5NH - 01803 210333. Enquiries and Referrals 0300 5001219 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Animals
Animal Cremation Services: Cremtor, Greycoat Lane, Forches Cross, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6PX - 01626 353990 www.cremtor.co.uk, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Animals in Distress Rescue Centre: Biltor, Edgelands Lane, Ipplepen, TQ12 5UG 01803 812121, www.animalsindistress.uk.com
Cats Protection: Teignbridge & Totnes Branch - 08453 712723, www.teignbridge.cats.org.uk
People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals Shop: 21 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2AQ 01626 363892
Arthritis Care Newton Abbot: 2nd Wed of each month 7.30 p.m. at St Paul’s Church, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HN - Lydia Darbyshire 01803 812292 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Asthma UK Adviceline: 0300 121 6244- Open 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday, www.asthma.org.uk
Astrology Group Newton Abbott: Dawn Gold 01626 337661 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Ball Clay Heritage Society: Chairman John Pike 01626 354404, Secretary Bryn Evans 01626 208831, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., www.clayheritage.org
Banks and Building Societies
Santander: 3-5 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2AG - 0845 7654321
Barclays Bank plc: 40 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EA 0345 7555555
Halifax plc: 37-38 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QL – 01626 230906
HSBC Bank plc: 42 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EB - 0845 7404404
Lloyds TSB: 41 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QW - 0845 3000000
NatWest Bank plc: 48 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EE – 0845 302 1710
Nationwide Building Society: 7 Pearl Assurance House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2AD - 0845 2660464
Barn Owl Trust: Waterleat, Ashburton, TQ13 7HU - 01364 653026, www.barnowltrust.org.uk, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (not a visitor centre)
Benefits Agency and Jobcentreplus: Forde House, Bruenel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX Benefits, Employment 0845 604 3719)
Births, Deaths and Marriages, Registrar of: Old Forde House, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX, opening hours 9am-1pm and 2pm-4.30pm Mon-Thurs, Fri 9am-1pm & 2pm-4pm by appointment only, Telephone 0845 1551002 Fax: 01626 206346, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Blind, Royal National Institute: Helpline Monday to Friday 8.45 to 5.30 - 0303 123 9999, www.rnib.org.uk
Blood Donor Service (National Blood Service): 0300 123 2323, www.blood.co.uk
Bridge Club, Newton Abbot. Bridge for Beginners lessons start Tuesday 26th September 2 - 4 p.m. Improvers Tuesdays 3rd October 10 - 12 p.m. Newton Abbot Racecourse. Contact Fran for more details on classes & time 01626 337814 or 01392 432476
Brownies, Cubs, Guides and Scouts
Newton Abbot Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers: Rainbows (5-7 years) Mon/Thurs evenings – Brownies (7-10 years) Mon/Tues evenings – Guides (10-14 years) Wed/Thurs/Fri evenings – Senior Section/Rangers (14+ years) Tues/Fri – for more information contact Jeanne Langridge This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01626 361419
Scout Association, Teignbridge District: Mrs Jane Gourd, 01626 773903
Scout Hall (bookings), Teignbridge: Burdett Building, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1LJ – 07542 525120 – bThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot Athletic Club: Forches Cross April – Sept, Teign School Oct – March – Janice Hindle 01626 365319
British Red Cross Society: 90 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2ET - 01626 369731 – shop 01626 333844, www.redcross.org.uk and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Business
Newton Abbot and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce: The Chamber has been active in Newton Abbot for over 80 years, providing a voice and focal point for retailers, traders, manufacturers and professional people. It is dedicated to supporting the interests of the town, its business community and its inhabitants in every sphere of our commercial and community affairs. Chairman: Steve Gaskell 07802 503260
Federation of Small Businesses: Devon Regional Office, 137 St Marychurch Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3HW 01803 322499
South Devon Enterprise Agency, Unit 6, Teignbridge Business Centre, Cavalier Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot TQ12 6TZ. 01626 837000
Teignbridge Business Centre (inc Enterprise South Devon): Unit 6, Teignbridge Business Centre, Cavalier Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot TQ12 6TZ, 01626 835974, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale): Bob Southwell 07963 263075 , www.southdevoncamra.com
Cancer Research Committee: Chairman Mrs Pauline Smith 01626 206736, www.cancerresearch.org.uk
Care Direct: 03451 551015 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Carers: Devon Carers, 08456 434435, www.devoncarers.org.uk for carers of all ages
Careers Advice for Young People and Adults: Careers South West, 01626 367579, www.csw.org This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CCTV – In Newton Abbot is run by the Newton Abbot Security Trust. The Trust is a partnership between Newton Abbot Town Council and the Newton Abbot & District Chamber of Trade and Commerce. If you have any issues with CCTV please contact Tom Hirst on 01626 335212 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cemetery: information 01626 215850 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Chamber of Trade and Commerce: The Chamber has been active in Newton Abbot for over 80 years, providing a voice and focal point for retailers, traders, manufacturers and professional people. It is dedicated to supporting the interests of the town, its business community and its inhabitants in every sphere of our commercial and community affairs. Chairman: Steve Henson 01392 667000 or 07792 588303 c/o Petitor House, Nicholson Road, Torquay, TQ2 7TD. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Chemists
Boots the Chemist: 36/38 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 362124
Boots the Chemist: 14 Albany Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 363195
Boots the Chemist: 59 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 354783
Boots the Chemist: 44a Gestridge Road, Kingsteignton, 01626 363883
Buckland Pharmacy: 16 Haldon Rise, Buckland, Newton Abbot, 01626 365379
Day Lewis Pharmacy: Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 365893
Superdrug Pharmacy: Scott Close (off East Street), Newton Abbot, 01626 351694
Childbirth Trust, National (Torbay & South Devon): 08442 436298 www.nct.org.uk
Choirs
Choir 86: St. Michael’s Church Hall, Chudleigh Road, Kingsteignton, Mondays (term-time) 7.30 p.m. till 9.15 p.m. Secretary Maggi Cornish 01803 872367
Chordettes Ladies Barbershop Singers: Meets every Wed at 7.00pm to 10.00pm at Seale Hayne, Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Community Choir - All abilities and no auditions or commitments - Thursdays 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. or 8.00 p.m to 9.30 p.m. Avenue Church, Newton Abbot £3.50 or £5.00 (pay as you go) - www.communitysigning.co.uk
Newton Gospel Group - All abilities and no auditions or commitments - Mondays 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Avenue Church, Newton Abbot £5 pay as you go www.communitysinging.co.uk
Churches and Religious Groups
All Saints Church, Highweek, Newton Abbot, 01626 201436
Avenue Methodist Church and United Reformed Church, The Avenue, Newton Abbot, 01626 360400
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, St Marychurch Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4SE 01626 353960
Evangelical Fellowship: Highweek Primary School, Newton Abbot, meet Sundays 10.30am, Roger and Carol Beech 01626 367513 or 01626 334147
Jehovah’s Witnesses, Kingdom Hall, Queen Street, Newton Abbot
Methodist Church, Keyberry Park, Newton Abbot, Rev N. Slateford – Contact Janet Staunton 01626 353737
Methodist Church, Shaldon Road, Newton Abbot. Sunday worship 10.30am, Rev N. Slateford Rosemary Dungey 01803 873646 – Parent and Toddler Group meets on a Tuesday and Thursday morning 10.00 a.m. to 11.45 a.m.
Newton Abbot Christian Centre, Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 324017
Newton Abbot Spiritualist Church, East Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 201101 or 07788826510 Sunday Service 6.30 p.m., Wednesday Service 7.30 p.m.
Rora Christian Fellowship, Rora House, Liverton, 01626 821746
Salvation Army, 28 Union Street, Newton Abbot, Sunday meetings 10.30 am and 6pm, Major William Slade, 01626 352870 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
St Josephs RC Church, 96 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 365231
St Luke’s Church, Laburnum Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 365837, Church Hall for hire 01626 212339
St Mary’s Church, Abbotsbury Road, Newton Abbot (contact All Saints 01626 201436)
St Mary’s Church, Wolborough Hill, Newton Abbot (contact St Paul’s 01626 334357)
St. Michael’s Church, Kingtsteignton. Contact The Vicarage, Dawes Meadow, Kingsteignton, 01626 355127
St Paul’s Church, Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 334357, Mon-Thurs 9.30am-11.30am
St Peter and Paul, Teigngrace, Newton Abbot (contact All Saints 01626 201436)
Cinema
Alexandra Cinema and Theatre, Market Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 365368, Box Office/Info 0871 2303200
Citizens Advice Bureau: 36-38 Market Walk, Newton Abbot TQ12 2RX, for free and confidential advice on all matters, opening hours 9.30am-12noon Mon, Wed, Fri, and 1.00 – 3.00 on Tues 03444 111444 (admin line) citizensadviceteignbridge.org.uk
CLIC Sargent: 01392 882040, www.clicsargent.org.uk
Classic Breeze Concert Band: 01803 812074, www.classicbreeze.co.uk
Community Care Trust (South Devon) Ltd, The Haven, 8 Hanbury Building, Bradley Lane, Newton Abbot www.communitycaretrust.org.uk 01626 335796
Community Centres and Halls
Baptist Church Community Hall: Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Monty Wills, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bradley Community Centre: Bradley Barton, Newton Abbot, Mr Saunders 01626 368355
Buckland & Milber Community Centre: Gilbert Road, Buckland, Newton Abbot, 01626 206690
Courtenay Centre: Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 365877. Courtenay Centre Lunch Club 55+ years, Tues-Fri 12.30 pm, contact Cheryl Drye (as above)
Highweek Village Hall: Highweek, Newton Abbot, Chairman Anna Rooney 01626 360542 or Secretary Ruth Tole 01626 364268. Bookings Janet White 01626 367914
Orchard House Family Centre: 21 Ashburton Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 360737
Community Transport Wheelchair friendly buses for Newton Abbot and surrounding towns and villages 01626 335775
Councils
Devon County Council: County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4QD, 01392 382000 (Highways: Devon Highways Management, Area Office South, PO Box 494, Newton Abbot, 0345 1551004)
Newton Abbot Town Council: Great Western House, 9 Devon Square, Newton Abbot TQ12 2HN, 01626 201120, Fax 01626 369674, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and www.newtonabbot-tc.gov.uk
Teignbridge District Council: Forde House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX, 01626 361101, www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Courts
County Court, Torquay and Newton Abbot: The Willows, Nicholson Road, Torquay, TQ2 7AZ Tel: 01803 616791
Magistrates’ and Juvenile Court, Newton Abbot: The Court House, Newfoundland Way, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1NG Tel: 01803 612211
Probation Service: Head Office Queen’s House, Little Queen Street, Exeter, 01392 474100;
Youth Offending Service, South Devon: Bridge House, Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot. Tel. 01626 202700
Crematorium: Hele Road, Torquay, TQ2 7QG, office open Mon-Fri 9am-5.00pm, 01803 327768; chapel open daily 9am-5pm, Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 9.30am–1pm, 01803 329977 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CRUSE Bereavement Care: Dignity House, 17 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 332450, www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
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Dance
Ballet/Jazz/Tap Dancing: Town Hall, Chudleigh, Wednesday 4.30pm-6 pm, Mrs Johnson 01803 872741
Ballroom & Social Dancing Classes: St Luke’s Church Hall, Milber, Thurs 7.00pm to 9.30pm, Dennis Samuel 01803 299791
Danceworks Devon: 41 East Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 365112 www.danceworksdevon.com
Devon Diamonds & American Square Dancers: Kingskerswell Public Hall, Thurs 8pm-10 pm, 01803 391546 (Kathy Hoare)
Irish Set Dancing: Jolly Farmer Function Room, Newton Abbot, Weds 8pm, 01626 204350
Newton Bushel Morris Dancers: Contact Rod 01803 403153 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.andwww.newtonbushelmorris.org
Day Nurseries
Ark in the Park: 20 Keyberry Park, Newton Abbot, 01626 324800
Grafton Childcare: 24 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot 01626 355066
Humpty Dumpty: 31 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2HH, 01626 333405
Dentists
Abbotsbury Dental Care: 4 Abbotsbury Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 352880
Burgin & Day : 28 Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot, 01626 354347
Den Dental: Brunel Dental Centre, Brunel Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, 0844 3879902
Devon Villa, St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 369866
El-Nashar Dental Care: 11 Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot, 01626 212121
Gestridge Road Dental Studio: Kingsteignton, 01626 209980
Magnus Dental: 95 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2BG 01626 333463
The Orthodontic Practice, 9 St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 335747
St Paul’s Dental Practice: 4 St Paul’s Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 365896
Tudor Clinic: 49 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 335567
Uppercroft Dental Clinic and Sedation Centre: 31 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 200321
To find an emergency Dentis or to register for an NHS Dentist: contact the dental helpline on 0845 0020034 or 01392 822348, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Devon & Cornwall Lupus Group: Mrs Mayne Sundwall-Hopkins, 10am-9pm, 01803 203318,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., www.devonandcornwalllupusgroup.org.uk
Diabetes UK South West: 01823 448260, www.diabetes.org.uk,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Domestic Violence and Abuse Service: 01626 365087 www.domesticviolenceandabuseservice.org.uk
Doctors
Albany Surgery: East Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 334411
Buckland Surgery: 1 Raleigh Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 332813
Cricketfield Surgery: Cricketfield Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 208020
Devon Square Surgery: 44 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 01626 332182
Kingsteignton Medical Practice: Whiteway Road, Kingsteignton, 0844 477 2429
Drugs: Exeter Drugs Project, South Devon Services, Bakers Hill, Newton Abbot, 01626 351144,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,www.edp.org.uk
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Epilepsy Action: Torbay Branch - 01803 856735, www.epilepsy.org.uk Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Fire Services: Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Western Command, Torquay Headquarters, Newton Road, Torquay. Service HQ, The Knowle, Clyst Street George, Exeter, EX3 0NW 01392 872200 (24 hours) www.dsfire.gov.uk
Fitness League: Community Hall, Rydon Road, Kingsteignton, Tue 8pm-9 pm, and The Courtenay Centre, Newton Abbot, Tues 10am and Wed 10:30am (very gentle), contact Jacqui Stevens 01626 824516 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fitness League: Abbotskerswell Village Hall, Thurs at 10.30am, contact Mrs R Rees 074029 38816
Pilates & Fitness in Devon: 07906 989367, www.getfitinchudleigh.com
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Guide Dogs for the Blind Association: Devon Fundraising Group, Pam Gratton 07990540133 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.guidedogs.org.uk
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Health
Devon Primary Care Trust: County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter. www.devonpct.nhs.uk 01392 205205
NHS Direct: 0845 4647 (24 hours), www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
South Devon Healthcare Child and Family Guidance: Winnicott Centre, Torbay Hospital Annexe, Newton Road, Torquay Children’s Team 01803 655692
South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, 01803 614567 or 0300 456 8000 www.sdhct.nhs.uk
Historic Churches Trust, Devon: PO Box 55, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5RB Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.devonhistoricchurches.co.uk
Homeless in Teignbridge Support (H.I.T.S) Contact: Theresa Copsey 01626 906371 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website www.hitsfoodbank.org
Home-Start Teignbridge: 9 Market Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 353700, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Contact Janet Jones
Hospitals
Newton Abbot Hospital: Newton Abbot Community Hospital, West Golds Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2TS 01626 324500. (Newton Abbot Hospital League of Friends has regular fund-raising activities, contact the Hospital - volunteers needed)
Torbay Hospital: Lowes Bridge, Torquay TQ2 7AA, 01803 614567 or 0300 456 8000
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Jobcentreplus: Forde House, Brunel Road,, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX (Benefits, Employment 0845 604 3719)
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Kingscare League of Friends: Kingsteignton Medical Practice, Whiteway Road, Kingsteignton, 01626 357090, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 08444 772429
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Libraries
Newton Abbot Public Library, Passmore Edwards Centre, Market Street, Newton Abbot. Has a large stock of books for lending together with a reference and study library, a children’s library and a railway studies room. The library also stocks a selection of DVDs and CDs and has access to the Internet, CD Roms and word processing facilities. Opening hours: Mon 9.30-6.00, Tues 9.30-5.00, Wed 9.30-6.00, Thurs 9.30-5.00; Fri 9.30-5.00, Sat 9.30-4.00. Railway Studies opening hours: same as library.
Local Talking Newspaper for the Visually Impaired (Dyrons): (The Mid-Devon Advertiser on cassette tape): John Colley 01626 367489
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Macmillan Cancer Support: Devon & Cornwall Fundraising Office, 4 Sheets Barton, Lawhitton, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 9NJ, 01566 770810, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., www.macmillan.org.uk
Markets
Newton Abbot Market Manager, Mike Walsh 01626 215426 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://teignbridge.gov.uk/newtonabbotmarket
Media: Radio, Television and Newspapers
BBC Radio Devon: P.O. Box 1034, Plymouth, PL3 5BD – 01752 260323 www.bbc.co.uk
BBC Television South West: Broadcasting House, Seymour Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, PL3 5BD This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01752 229201
ITV Westcountry: 3 Bush Park, Estover, Plymouth, PL6 7RG, 0844 8812307 www.itv.com
Heart Radio: Hawthorne House, Exeter Business Park, Exeter, EX1 3QS, 01803 201444 www.heart.co.uk
Herald Express: Harmsworth House, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JN, 01803 676223
Mid-Devon Advertiser: Old Manor House, 63 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1NE, 01626 353555 (Editorial), 01626 355566 (Advertising)
Palm Radio: Marble Court, Lymington Road, Torquay, TQ1 4FB, 01803 321055 (Office & Sales) 01803 321050 (News) - (Broadcasting on 105.5FM)
Torbay Hospital Radio: Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA 01803 655360
Tower Sound Hospital Radio, Newton Abbot Community Hospital, West Golds Road, Jetty Marsh, Newton Abbot, 01626 324600
Western Morning News and The Weekender: Harmsworth House, Barton Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 8JN 01803 676000
Member of Parliament: The Member of Parliament for Teignbridge is Anne Marie Morris MP, House of Commons, London, SW1A 1AA, local office 2 Sailsbury House, Sailsbury Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2DF 01626 368277 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mencap Society: 07968 853273, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.mencap.org.uk
Meningitis 24 Hour Helpline: 0808 8010388 www.meningitis-trust.org
Mental Health Peer Support group Together As One, meet monthly on the first Thursday of the month between 2pm and 3.30pm in the Courtney Centre Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot. The group provide regular meetings for those experiencing mental ill health who might otherwise feel alone or isolated. We will provide a regular meeting place for people to share experiences, seek information, interact socially & make new friends. For more information contact Denis on 07904 354121 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mindline - Out of hour service for people that would like to a safe and confidential place to talk - 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 0300 3305464 or visit www.mindline.org
Mindline Trans + Monday & Friday 8 p.m. - Midnight 0300 3305468
Multiple Sclerosis Society South Devon: Buckland & Milber Community Centre, Gilbert Road, Newton Abbot 0845 602 0805, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.mssociety.org.uk/south-devon
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National Trust Newton Abbot Association: Jean Bennett 01626 336155 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot 41 Club – Secretary Tony Holland 01395 266482 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot Art Group (NAAG) - The group meet every Thursday from 1.30pm - 4pm at the Burdett Building (Scout Hut), near ASDA. For more information please contact Jan Newton the Publicity Secretary on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot Care of the Blind: Secretary Miss Anna Crocker, 01626 366001, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 2pm, Courtenay Centre
Newton Abbot Chess Club: Secretary Trefor F. Thynne, 54 Silverwood Avenue, Newton Abbot TQ12 4LG – 01626 337876 – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot Community Interest Company: Emily Farrell 01626 215917 or 07948 216105 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot Community Transport: Volunteer driven mini buses for clubs and organisations, more information on 01626 335775 www.newtonabbotcta.org
Newton Abbot Court Leet and Baron -Portreeve Roger Keys This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Steward Michael Martyn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Lord of the Borough Keith Stokes-Smith This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce: 1st Floor, 13 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot TQ12 1JR. The Chamber has been active in Newton Abbot for over 80 years, providing a voice and focal point for retailers, traders, manufacturers and professional people. It is dedicated to supporting the interests of the town, its business community and its inhabitants in every sphere of our commercial and community affairs. Chairman: Steve Gaskel 07802 503260
Newton Abbot and District Civic Society - Eileen Barton 01626 362033 - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot and District Model Engineering Society: 0778 8577662, Contact Ces Courtney (Secretary) www.nadmes.org.uk
Newton Abbot and District Musical Comedy Society: Mon 7.30 pm, The Green Rooms, Chapel Hill, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1TG Mr Glennon 01626 203570, www.nadmcs.org
Newton Abbot and District Writers Circle: Chairman: Carol Kuhlmann www.nawc.wordpress.com 01626 330104
Newton Abbot Flower Club: 4th Mon every month except Aug & Dec, 6.45pm Courtenay Centre, Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot, Susan Oliver 01626 834114
Newton Abbot Orchestra: Janna Bulmer 01364 652227
Newton Abbot Photographic Club: Tue 7.30pm from beginning of Sept to end of Apr, Courtenay Centre, Chris Brown 01626 821170, www.newtonabbot-photoclub.org.uk
Newton Abbot Ramblers: Mr M Strickland 01626 774054, www.newtonabbotramblers.org
Newton Abbot Royal British Legion Branch & Club: Marsh Road, Newton Abbot, Branch Secretary David Cairns, 01626 353494
Newton Abbot Wheelchair Accessible & Community Cars: transport to health and similar appointments, phone 01626 335775
Newton Abbot Women’s Institute: Mrs Brooking, 01626 335826
Nutritionist Resource, www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk
Nursery Schools
Abbotsbury School: 90 Torquay Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 352164 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., from age 2 - 5 years
Bradley Barton Primary School & Nursery: Ogwell Mill Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 203450
Decoy Primary School & Nursery Unit: Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 353282, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., from 3 years
First Steps: Stover Nursery School, Stover, Newton Abbot, 01626 354505, www.stover.co.uk
Haytor View Community Primary School: Queensway, Newton Abbot, Head Teacher Miss Liley 01626 203040, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., from age 3
Highweek Community Primary School & Nursery: Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, Headteacher, 01626 216300, from age 3
St Catherines Church of England Primary and Nursery School: Musket Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, 01626 832665
Wolborough Church of England Nursery & Primary School: meets weekdays 8.45am-11.45am and 12.00pm-3.00pm, contact Tracy Hoare, 01626 202050, quality education for 3-5s
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Opticians
Bill Opticians: 13 Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 354691
Boots Opticians Ltd: 34-38 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 365410
Peters Optical: 3-5 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 351589
Specsavers: 16 Queen Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 336781
Vision Express: 16 Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 369922
Old Age Pensioners Club: Kingsteignton, coffee morning, sequence dancing, modern dancing, whist, darts, bingo, Mrs E. Besant 01626 351370
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Parent Line (Family Lives): 0808 800 2222 www.familylives.org.uk
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service): 0845 1110080
Police
Police Station: Baker’s Hill, Newton Abbot. There is no public number for the station. Callers should ring the Force Switchboard and ask for Newton Abbot enquiry office if their call cannot be dealt with centrally. Force Central Switchboard 111 (for all other enquiries – ask for the Service or Department you want). Minicom users dial 01392 452935, Textphone for use by the hard of hearing and speech impaired, 18001101. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Crimestoppers: 0800 555111 www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Victim Support (local): 2nd Floor, Bridge house, Courtenay Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 356706, www.victimsupport.org.uk, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Victim Support: 0845 4566099 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. National Helpline 0845 3030 900. Charity of trained volunteers to provide both emotional and practical support to victims of any crime and other traumatic events
Post Offices
Buckland: 18 Haldon Rise, Buckland, Newton Abbot, 01626 352210
Costcutters (Main Post Office): Queen Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 332725
Postcode Enquiry Line: 0906 302 1222 (8am – 5pm, calls charged at 50p per min). Out of hours number (Mon – Fri 5-7pm, Sat 9am – 2pm) 08457 111 222 (calls charged at local rate)
Post Office Counters Ltd Customer Help Line: 08457 223344 (calls charged at local rate) or parcel enquiries Parcelforce 0844 800 4466
Royal Mail Delivery Office: Unit 2, Forde Court, Newton Abbot, 01626 357553
The Post Office: 156 Exeter Road, Kingsteignton, 01626 365419
Pre-School
Avenue Parent & Toddler Group: The Avenue Church, The Avenue, Newton Abbot, Nikki Hayter 07941 807102
Centre Pre-School Ltd: St Pauls Church Hall, Devon Square, Newton Abbot, 07814 954804
Newton Abbot Pre-School (Secret Garden): The Green Rooms, Fisher Road, Newton Abbot, Contact Hayley Dennis, 07971 708024, for 2 years-5 years, open 9am-3pm, www.newtonabbotpreschool.co.uk This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
St Joseph’s Pre-School Unit: St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 352559, from 2- 4 years, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tumbling Ted’s Playhouse: 1 Wharf Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 335678
Probate Registry: Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, 01392 415370
Probus Club Newton Abbot: Mr Ray McCarthy 01626 331864 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Public Conveniences
Newfoundland Way Public Convenience.
The Newton Abbot Town Council has now taken on responsibility for these conveniences. The opening times are 9.00 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. 7 days a week..
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Royal Engineers Association: Secretary, Mr R. Andrews 01626 212620
Royal National Institute for the Blind: Helpline 0303 1239999
Royal Naval Association: Hon Secretary, David Cair 07885 434857 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institute), Teignmouth Branch Roger Hawkins 01626 777799
Royal British Legion, Newton Abbot Branch & Women’s Section: 01626 353494
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Samaritans: Freephone 0845 116 123, www.samaritans.org, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Schools and Colleges
All Saints C of E (Marsh) Primary School: Osborne Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 365293 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bearnes Voluntary Primary School: Queen Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 353980 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bradley Barton Primary School: Ogwell Mill Road, Newton Abbot 01626 203450 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Canada Hill Community Primary School: Abbotsridge Drive, Ogwell, Newton Abbot, 01626 335595
Coombeshead Academy: Coombeshead Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 201800 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Decoy Primary School: Deer Park Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 353282 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Highweek Community Nursery and Primary School: Coronation Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 216300 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot College: 28 Old Exeter Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 367335 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
South Devon UTC: Kingsteignton Road, Newton Abbot 01626 240201 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
St Catherine’s C of E Primary & Nursery School: Musket Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, 01626 832665 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
St Josephs Catholic Primary School: Coombeshead Road, Highweek, Newton Abbot, 01626 352559 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Stover School: Stover, Newton Abbot, 01626 354505 (seniors 01626 354505, Junior & Preparatory 01626 331451)
Wolborough C of E Nursery & Primary School: Union Street, Newton Abbot, 01626 202050
Shopmobility: Daily and long term wheelchair, scooter and walking frame hire from Multi-Storey Car Park, Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QY 01626 335775
South Devon Railway Association: 01364 644370 www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
Spectrum Music Concert Wind Band – Rehearsals Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30 p.m. at Kingskerswell Parish Centre. New Players please contact Tim Porter on 07760 321554 Woodwind, brass & percussion players welcome Grade 5 upwards. For bookings and enquiries phone Helen Lidbury 07890 149790 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.spectrummusic.org.uk
Spiritual Development Group Newton Abbot: Dawn Gold 01626 337661
Sports and Recreations
Abbrook Sports & Social Club: Mark Harvey 01626 331234 or 0796 7701066
Abbrook Aces Cycle Club (Junior section): Becky Kelly This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Cyclists Touring Club: Graham Brodie 01626 367977 mobile 0788 9964101, www.ctcdevon.co.uk
Dainton Golf Club: 01803 815000, www.daintonparkgolf.co.uk
Decoy BMX Club: 07762 829471, www.decoy-bmx.co.uk
Devon County Football Association: 01626 332077, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.devonfa.com
Newton Abbot Athletic Football Club: Secretary Paul Owen 07834 521998 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot Athletic Club: Janice Hindle 01626 365319 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.newtonabbotac.org
Newton Abbot Fishing Association: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.newtonfishing.com
Newton Abbot Net Ball Club - Contact Mel 07905464805 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Abbot Racecourse: 01626 353235 www.newtonabbotracing.com
Newton Abbot Rugby Football Club: 01626 354150
Newton Abbot Squash & Tennis Club: 01626 366750 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Newton Area Cycling Group: Graham Brodie, 01626 367977 or 0788 996 4101
South Devon Cricket Club, Newton Abbot: 01626 365343 or 07919 033349
Teignbridge Canoe Club: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.teigncanoe.org.uk
WBB Judo Club: From 4 years old, every Fri www.wbbjudoclub.webs.com
Sports Centres
Newton Abbot Leisure Centre: Highweek Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2SH 01626 215660
Newton Abbot and District Recreational Trust: Marsh Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 366750 or 01626 365343 (evening) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families Association): 01392 254611, www.ssafa.org.uk
Step One Services: support and information for adults with learning disabilities, 01626 202141
St John’s Ambulance, Devon County Headquarters: 01392 824445
The Stover Canal Trust: Roger Harding 01803 872795, www.stovercanal.co.uk, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lamorna Hotel Swimming Pool: 01626 337700 or 07730 571154, Swimming Club Mrs J Dowrick 01626 354703
Newton Abbot Leisure Centre (see Sports Centres)
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Teignbridge After Bereavement Support, Befriending after Bereavement & Widows: 01626 367836 meeting in Prince Street every Friday from 2pm-4pm
Teignbridge Community Voluntary Services: 36-38 Market Walk, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2RX - Tues to Thrus 9.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. 01626 215907, www.teigncvs.org.uk, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Teignbridge Decorative & Fine Arts Society: 01626 778448 Liz Penn, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Teignbridge Homeless Action Today (THAT): 01626 202141 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Teignbridge Metal Detecting Group: Tony Volante 01626 360758
Torch Trust for the Blind: Margaret/John Colley 01626 367489, HQ website – www.torchtrust.org Talking Newspaper – Dyrons Journal for the visually handicapped – MDA Contact Margaret and John Colley (above number). Newton Abbot Care of the Blind – meet twice per month at the Courtenay Centre, contact Anna Crocker (Secretary) 01626 366001 for more details
Tourist Information Centre: Unit 6, Newton Abbot Indoor Market, Newton Abbot, open Easter to Oct Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm, Winter opening Oct-Apr Mon-Sat 10am-4pm closed between 1.30 and 2.00 p.m. 01626 215667, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Torquay & Teignbridge Stamp Club:, St. Michael’s Church Hall, Chudleigh Road, Kingsteignton. Meetings held on 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. 01803 527881 www.wessex.org.uk/Torquay
The Towersey Foundation: 01626 365878, www.towerseyfoundation.org.uk This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Transition Newton Abbot: Local group working with local people and organisations to address the twin issues of climate change and peak oil, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.transitionnewtonabbot.org.uk
Transport
Country Bus: 01626 833664, www.countrybusdevon.co.uk
Newton Abbot Community Transport: Multi Storey Car Park, Sherborne Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2LY (including Ring & Ride) 01626 335775
Newton Abbot Railway Station: Station Road, Newton Abbot, train details 0845 7000125
Stagecoach Devon Bus Service: Enquiry Line 01803 664500
Twinning
Kingsteignton/Orbec Twinning Association: Secretary Mrs E. Fazakerley 01626 356441, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and www.kota.org.uk
Newton Abbot and District Twinning Association (Besigheim & Ay): Persis Stewart 01626 361808 contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Utilities
Electricity: Emergency Service (24 hours), 0800 404090
Gas: Emergency Service (at any time), 0800 111999, hard of hearing customers Minicom/Textphone 0800 371787 (free call)
Water: South West Water, Pennisula House, Rydon Lane, Exeter General Enquiries 0800 169 1133; Accounts 0844 346 1010; 24 hour services (bursts, interruptions etc) 0844 346 2020. Web site southwestwater.co.uk
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Veterinary Services
Albany Veterinary Centre: 14 Albany Street, Newton Abbot, 0844 854 2675
Kingsteignton Veterinary Group: 21 Gestridge Road, Kingsteignton, 01626 354260
Powderham Veterinary Group: 7 Powderham Road, Newton Abbot, 01626 365119
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