Hi, I’m Helen, the 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. ...
In my last piece for the Torbay Weekly, I mentioned how important those ad-hoc conversations are with neighbours. As Community Builders, probably the biggest part of our role is talking...
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...
Craft groups have become a beloved staple in many local areas in recent years, offering a welcoming space for residents to express their creativity and form lasting friendships. These groups,...
[caption id="attachment_8755" align="alignright" width="411"] Some of the members of Man Talk, a social chat group who meet at Custom Coffee Co. in Paignton[/caption] Recently, I visited Man Talk, the social chat...
Who doesn’t love a good story? Out in the community, people tell so many fascinating tales of local neighbourhood history. This sparked the idea of a local history project/event/celebration/exhibition to...
What do you know about the Torbay Timebank? It’s a way of helping people in your community and also getting out yourself; it’s a way of sharing your time and skills...
[caption id="attachment_8656" align="aligncenter" width="890"] Nina (centre) on a particularly busy day at the Crafty Fox in 2018[/caption] [caption id="attachment_8655" align="alignright" width="473"] The Crafty Fox Mosaic Group were commissioned by Sanctuary Housing...
Where did April go? Time flies so quickly especially in the life of a Community Builder. So many great things are happening that I am involved in within the community. I’m busily...
As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers". But what if the showers started back in January, not with rain, but with warmth and camaraderie, from the regular members who...