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Brixton St Mary's Church of England Primary School☎ 01752 880436
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The village primary school is situated both geographically and socially in the heart of the village. | Coombe Dean School☎ 01752 406961
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| Elize Hele Trust☎ 01752 930915
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Grants are available to both Boys and Girls resident with parents or guardians for five years within the boundaries of the City of Plymouth or designated parishes and who, in the opinion of the Trustees, are in need of financial assistance. Grants by both Foundations are to assist towards commencement at all levels of Further or Higher Education | Ivybridge Community College☎ 01752 691000
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| Ladybirds Day Nursery, Brixton☎ 01752 881161
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A secure and nurturing environment, providing play-based development and care for children aged 3 months to 5 years | Plymstock School☎ 01752 402679
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| Sherford Vale School☎ 01752 891475
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Health and Wellbeing | |
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The Citizens Advice consumer service provides free, confidential and impartial advice on issues around buying goods or services. This includes being treated unfairly by a trader, receiving a poor service or you may want to switch energy suppliers or cancel a contract. | Defibrillators |
There are 6 defibriliators in the parish.
Outside Venn Court, outside the main entrance door to Brixton St Mary's Primary School, in the former phone box on The Green, in the former phone box at Fordbrook, Plymstock Albion Oaks, Horsham sports field, entrance to Chittleburn Business Park | Dementia Friendly Parishes around the Yealm☎ 07450206312
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We are a local charity providing advice, support and guidance to those living with dementia and their families across the parish. We aim to help people remain active and involved in their community. We offer both individual support and a range of inclusive groups for you to come along to and enjoy. We also offer free dementia awareness raising sessions to any group, business or organisation in the parish. For more information please contact the Project Coordinator Claire Puckey.
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To find a local dentist use NHS search engine | Derriford Hospital☎ 01752 202182
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This is the nearest and largest A&E in South Devon. | NHS Direct☎ 111 (free call)
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To find a local optician use the NHS Search Engine | Samaritans☎ 24hrs - 116 123 (FREE Phone) - Plymouth branch 01752 221666
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| Wellbeing & Mindfulness with Katie Carswell ~ certified mindfulness & life coach☎ 07830316685
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The ethos behind all of Katie’s work and collaborations, is the power of slowing down, becoming more mindful, being more conscious and the importance of creating space & nurturing ourselves.
Katie’s aim is to give you the awareness & tools through these various methodologies, to heal all aspects of your life that might need it. In return, you can live a more balanced, joyful, calm, happy and authentic life.
There are numerous studies, including scientific research, to support the incredible benefits to our physical, mental and emotional health by incorporating any or a combination of these practices ~ whether this be through mindfulness, life coaching, reiki or other wellbeing activities that encourage you to slow down and reconnect. | Yealm Medical Centre☎ 01752 880567 [routine] - (NHS) 111 for Out of Hours
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The nearest medical centre is 1 mile to the east in Yealmpton. For opening times please visit the website. | Yealmpton and Brixton Community Friendship Project☎ 07841 066921
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We are a Befriending service which aims to reduce loneliness and isolation in Brixton, Yealmpton and the surrounding parishes. Our team visit people in their own home and gently encourage involvement in the community.
We also run a regular coffee morning on Fridays from 10:30 until 12 at the Yealmpton Community Centre.
We will soon be launching a sitting service to enable carers some free time.
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1st Brixton and Yealmpton Scouts☎ 01752 406995 or 07970 846992
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Scout Group. Providing Scouting for boys and girls aged between 6 and 15 years of age. Providing young people with skills for life.
Please contact Bob for more details. | Brixton Allotments Email
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Brixton Community Allotments are located at the bottom of Stamps Hill, there are 29 plots in total. Plots are at a premium but always worth enquiring to see if any are available.
For more information please email
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We are a friendly bunch and welcome any new members who would like to try a new craft, bring their own or just come for a chat.
Meet Mondays 7-9pm in the Community Room during term time
For further details please contact Zena. | Yealm Art Society☎ 01752 881481
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Our aim as a society is to stimulate and encourage an interest in art using different mediums.
We are a friendly group of aspiring artists located in the villages around the Yealm. We attract members from South Hams and Plymouth. We hold an annual exhibition and several workshops.
For further details contact Maggie. | Yealm Guiding Website |
Rainbows and Brownies are popular and busy girl led units, providing adventurous activities through fun. The groups are run by fully trained volunteers.
To find out more, please contact us via the website, where you can register your daughter's interest. Your information will come to the local leaders who will then get in touch with you.
Rainbows and Brownies ( for girls aged 4 - 10) now meet together from 5.30pm - 7.00pm
During term time at Yealmpton Community Centre | Yealmpton Allotment and Gardeners Association (YAGA)☎ 01752 881295
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We have regular meetings with talks and other social activities, and an allotment section with a store where members can buy supplies. We meet monthly at the Yealmpton Community Rooms at the school. | Yealmpton and Brixton WI☎ 01752 880845
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Meet between 10am - 12pm on Tuesdays in Brixton Community Room.
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Tourism, Sport and Recreation | |
Badmington Club.☎ 01752 880944
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Badminton sessions between 19:30 - 21:30 on Wednesdays for most of the year.
Contact Hilary for more details | Badminton Club☎ 01752 880250
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Evening Badminton sessions between 19:30 - 21:30 hours on Mondays for most of the year.
Contact Janet for more details | Dance Fusion☎ 07939 509613
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We are a local Dance School who specialise in ISTD Tap, Ballet and Modern Dance as well as Hip Hop and Acrobatic Arts. Classes are suitable for children and adults age 3 years and above. We offer exams in our three main disciplines as well as a bi-annual summer show. | Rugby ☎ 01752 401142
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Plymstock Albion Oakes Rugby Club and Café with outdoor circuit training and other facilities.
| Short Mat Bowls☎ 01752 517292 or 07980 025737
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Short mat bowls sessions between 18:30 - 20:30 on Fridays for most of the year.
Contact Christine for more details | Yealm Harbour AuthorityWebsite |
Brixton is one of the riparian parishes of the river Yealm and as such has a representative on the Yealm harbour authority. Any permanent resident of Brixton is entitled to apply for moorings on the river. If you would like to apply contact the harbour office on 872533.
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Banking Service |
Banking services are available at The Foxhound during Post Office opening times.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am - 12pm | Brixton Village Magazine☎ 01752 880262
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The Brixton Magazine Society aim to produce a monthly magazine containing information about local organisations, clubs and societies as well as items of general interest.
Subscribers also have access to an eclectic mix of advertisers. | Bus ServicesWebsite |
Stagecoach provide the bus routes through the village.
For up to date timetables please refer to the website | Library services |
The nearest library is at Horn Lane, Plymstock.
There is a book swop in St Mary's Church.
| Ring and Ride☎ 01752 690444
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The 'Ring & Ride' bus provides a weekly shopping service to the local shops and supermarkets every Monday and the first Wednesday of the month. It is a door to door service and is available to anyone who would have difficulty using public transport. There are additional services to other towns on Fridays every 6 weeks. For many passengers it is a social event, with the opportunity to make new friends. For further details please contact Alex Thom. |
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Crimestoppers☎ 0800 555 111
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If you want to report a crime, but you do not want to be identified to the police, call Crimestoppers. | Environment Agency - FloodlineWebsite |
0845 988 1188 (24 hour service) or 0345 988 1188 Flood Warning Information | LiveWest (formerly Devon and Cornwall Housing)Website |
DCH is the local housing association serving the local community and owns and manages many homes within the village including Venn Court Sheltered Housing complex. For further information, visit their website. | Neighbourhood WatchEmail
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Within Brixton village there is an active neighbourhood watch team, run by separate 'area co-coordinators'.
If you would like details about setting up a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme in our area please contact Tony for more information. | Police ☎ In an emergency call 999
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In an emergency call 999.
For all other calls to the police, please telephone 101. | South Dartmoor Community Energy☎ 01752 698783 / 07742 062214
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The South Dartmoor Community Energy Advice Team is helping local people save energy and money in their homes. | Yealm Community EnergyEmail
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Yealm Community Energy is a Community Benefit Society which brings local renewable energy installations such as solar farms into community ownership. |
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