6 months in and still loving bringing people together

‘Come and be a Community Builder’, they said. ‘Go out into the community and make friends with people.’ Well, that was six months ago now for me, and what a...

30 August, 2023

Tembani Court’s residents efforts to make communal gardens flourish supported by local charities

[caption id="attachment_7244" align="alignleft" width="300"] Open Day and Presentation of Grant from Live Longer Better, 19-8-2023[/caption] Tembani Court residents have been aided in their efforts to rejuvenate their communal gardens through Live...

25 August, 2023

Composing Paignton pieces – Community Matters

[caption id="attachment_7240" align="alignleft" width="300"] Devon composer Emma Welton[/caption] It is always great to hear about new initiatives and this week I have an exciting one to tell you about.  Open Season...

25 August, 2023

A busy ol’ Bay, full of opportunities

[caption id="attachment_7157" align="alignleft" width="300"] A snorkelling taster session at Broadsands Beach with Live Longer Better.[/caption] IT is a busy old time of year for the whole team here at Torbay Communities...

23 August, 2023

Children and young people recognised for community efforts

Children and young people across Torbay have celebrated their achievements with awards as part of Children’s Week. Awards were made in various categories: primary, secondary and 16-25-year-old person of the year,...

21 August, 2023

Celebrating Summer in Torquay Town Centre – Community Matters

[caption id="attachment_7143" align="alignleft" width="300"] Melville Community BBQ[/caption] It’s Summer! Let’s Celebrate! Summer is here. The Circus and Fun Fairs are in town, and there are lots of activities in Torbay to make...

18 August, 2023

Every penny raised helps Torbay residents in need

The cost-of-living crisis continues to wreak havoc across nearly all sectors of our society, and thousands of people are suffering as a result. Calls to the Torbay Community Helpline on 01803...

16 August, 2023

Flashmobbing in the rain – Community Matters

Torbay Communities Flashmobbers were joyfully dancing in the rain, with Anne George, choreographer, dancer and magician extraordinaire, along the route of the newly named Hoburne Devon Bay Carnival in Paignton. We...

11 August, 2023

The latest action from LocalMotion Torbay

What’s been happening recently in the world of LocalMotion? Nationally, our funders are looking at what’s emerging from the six places in England and Wales and learning how they, as usually...

09 August, 2023

A smile or a wave are small but underappreciated gestures – Community Matters

Some months ago, I came across a new initiative called "Give It A Go And Say Hallo" and since then have put this into action whenever I am out and...

04 August, 2023