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Community hubs
Local spaces and organisations that help people meet, learn, share activities and stay connected.
Featured community venue
The Precinct Centre
A volunteer-run community facility on Church Road, providing a welcoming place—particularly for older residents—to meet, take part in activities and stay socially connected.
What it offers
- Regular social and recreational activities
- Creative groups and opportunities to meet others
- Rooms and facilities for local organisations
Local community group
St Marychurch Women’s Institute
St Marychurch WI is a lively and welcoming local group offering social activities and thriving sub-groups, including lunch, crafts, Scrabble and walking.
Visitors are always welcome. Follow the group online for meeting information, upcoming speakers and activity updates.
Local volunteer group
Babbacombe Bay Bloomers
Babbacombe Bay Bloomers are local volunteers who care for floral displays, wildlife areas and green spaces across St Marychurch and Babbacombe throughout the year.
Their work includes the St Marychurch Precinct planters, Millennium Copse, Rose Garden, Abbey School and Chilcote Memorial Corner, Foxlands Walk and wildlife planting on Babbacombe Downs. They also undertake litter picking and work alongside local traders and SWISCo.
In 2025 Babbacombe Bay received an RHS South West in Bloom Gold Award and won the Portman Cup—the first Torbay town to receive the cup.
Local volunteer group
St Marychurch & Babbacombe Litter Pickers
A friendly volunteer group helping to keep St Marychurch and Babbacombe clean, tidy and welcoming. Their litter picks take place every Thursday at 10.15am, alternating between the two areas.
Everyone is welcome. Equipment is provided, and volunteers meet for a sociable coffee and chat afterwards.
Faith and community
Local churches
St Marychurch’s neighbouring Anglican church tower and Roman Catholic church spire are familiar local landmarks. Both churches share worship, activities and community news.
St Mary the Virgin
The historic Church of England parish church serving St Marychurch, sharing services, community activities, events and local church updates.
Our Lady Help of Christians and St Denis
The Roman Catholic parish church in St Marychurch, sharing Mass information, parish life, activities and community news.
Read the story of St Marychurch’s landmark church tower and spire →
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