Spring has Sprung!

We have just experienced one of the wettest Februarys on record, and the most rain in March since 1947. However, amongst those relentless rainy days, there were some cheerful breaks...

29 March, 2024

We’re on hand with tailor-made support for charities and groups in Torbay

Here at Torbay Communities, we firmly believe in our mantra “Stronger together”, as we’re dedicated to bringing together the community and rallying around to help one another through all sorts...

27 March, 2024

End of the line for Ourbus Torbay’s scheduled routes

Two unique subscription community bus services pick up their last passengers today (Wednesday) and tomorrow (Thursday). Ourbus Torbay, part of Torbay Communities, has been operating two scheduled services – the 61...

27 March, 2024

Easter comes early for nursery pupils and retirement home residents in Torquay

EASTER came early for these three and four-year-olds from the Orchard Nursery at the Shiphay Learning Academy when they joined the residents of nearby Kenneth Court for an egg hunt. Unfortunately,...

25 March, 2024

Wide range of activities for Paignton’s young people on offer

  I hear folk say that there is little for youngsters to do in the Bay, so I thought that I would try to dispel this myth and look at activities...

22 March, 2024

Ourbus passes keys of scheduled bus routes to new operator

It’s been a blast keeping the wheels of the bus going round and round. However, it is time to hand over our scheduled bus services to a new provider. Torbay Communities...

20 March, 2024

New Friendly Bench installed in honour of late Torquay Coastal Champion

[caption id="attachment_8344" align="aligncenter" width="651"] Graham's widow, Ludmila, Torbay Communities' staff, local councillors, fellow Torbay Conservation Volunteers, Swisco; The Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, Torbay Harbour Authority and local MP Kevin...

15 March, 2024

Community Builders continuing to bring people together

We are Amanda Lynn and Andrew Wade, the lead co-ordinators of the Community Building Team, a group of 17 dedicated community builders, each rooted in a different neighbourhood across Torbay. Our...

15 March, 2024

Got time to spare for your community groups and fundraisers?

There is never any shortage of things to do in Torbay, and there are numerous opportunities to volunteer to help organise them. The Torbay Together platform is the best place to...

13 March, 2024

Connect with your Brixham community

Hi, I’m Helen, Community Builder for Brixham.  I encourage all ages to get involved and work together in their neighbourhood, which is when lives transform and positive changes happen.  I...

08 March, 2024