Yak and Yurt

Tim Williams, Area Youth Worker for Devon County Youth Service, inspired 12 young people to build their own yurt, whilst camping at The Yarner Trust in Welcombe in April. Tim’s innovative yak and yurt project encourages young people from a wide area of Devon to work co-operatively and develop survival skills. At the end of it all, the group had made a 12 foot Mongolian style yurt, ready for its first outing at the Green Field in Glastonbury where spoon carving will be demonstrated.

Yarner tutor David Baker expressed his delight at the commitment, enthusiasm and skill that the 15 year olds from Chulmleigh Community College displayed during the week. The group not only learned a wide range of green woodworking skills, but also visited the dramatic coastline at Welcombe Mouth, entertained themselves with evening campfire sessions and enjoyed the Yarner Trust’s historic buildings and locally grown organic food.

Volunteer Mosaic Making

A group of volunteers has been meeting every couple of weeks with Kathy Badcock to make mosaics in a project Funded by the Lottery Awards for All. If you'd like to join in and learn some mosaic skills at the same time, give the Yarner Trust a call on 01288 331692.

Welcombe Spinners and Weavers

This well established group meets most Mondays throughout the year.  Their shared interests include spinning, weaving, natural and synthetic dyeing and feltmaking.
They organise an interesting programme of visiting tutors, share their skills and exhibit and demonstrate locally.

If you would like to join the group please contact Pauline Udale on 01288 331523.

Welcombe Stitchers

This informal group meets every Wednesday morning at the Barton and welcomes new members with an interest in any forms of stitching.  Patchwork and quilting, embroidery and knitting are just some of the crafts that the members share.

For more information telephone Ann Bentley on 01237 441871.