For many people, isolation can happen gradually. A change in routine, the loss of companionship, or fewer opportunities to socialise can quietly leave someone feeling disconnected from the world around...
A new year often brings fresh starts and new possibilities, and one opportunity worth stepping into is the Torbay Timebank. You may be wondering: what exactly is a Timebank? Timebanking is...
(A follow-up to my article from 29th May, “Creating Ripples for Change in Our Community”) In my last article, I spoke about empowering people to lead change in their own communities....
Following on from my previous article (6th Feb, “It lifts your spirits to have someone visiting, and this has made a big difference in my life”), where I spoke about...
As you are aware, amongst other things, Community Builders help connect people back into the community with opportunities and activities they are interested in. However, we also come across people who...
Working with our volunteer team on the Ellacombe & Plainmoor Community Magazine has been a veritable feast of serendipitous moments! Just the other day when I was in B&Q, the lady...
Whilst strolling along by the beach one early morning throwing pebbles into the sea for the dog and watching the ripples spread outwards it led me to reflect on my...
As Community Builders we bring people together to create a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods. We do this by listening and finding out what people like to do –...
Check-in here to sample a taster of community activities in the Ellacombe & Plainmoor area… On every 2nd Friday of the month, Singing for Fun comprises songs, memories, refreshments, and chat,...
[caption id="attachment_6920" align="alignleft" width="300"] The winning design for Ellacombe Community Garden's logo, by Adela, age 10[/caption] Exciting news for Ellacombe – the launch of a new inspirational project coordinated by the...