East Ogwell is a friendly village, with St. Bartholomew’s Church and the Village Hall (known as The Memorial Hall) being busy arenas for social events. The Jolly Sailor is also a popular venue for clubs, teams, and like-minded groups to get together over a drink, and enjoy each other’s company.

Above: Ogwell Village Choir enjoy the cosy atmosphere of the Jolly Sailor to rehearse.

Left: Always a popular pub pass time … Darts.

Below: The skittles alley welcomes teams from across South Devon.

Below: New Year’s Eve brings the village community out in force to celebrate and enjoy the company of their friends and neighbours.

Right: A quieter ‘night in’. A few of ‘the locals’ pop in for a drink and to watch the football. There’s no lack of friendly banter between supporters of rival teams.