Loneliness – the soundtrack of many lives
I love music. Believe me, I have little talent playing an instrument, but listening to music is so important. Finding hidden gems, feel-good anthems, music that makes you laugh, smile...
27 November, 2025
Space & Sports – what’s happening in Cockington, Chelston & Livermead
Joey here, talking about Sports and space-related activity. Bringing these two areas of focus together makes me think of the 1996 movie “Space Jam”. This was one of my favourite...
20 November, 2025
From Iconic sites to Festivities – what’s on offer in Preston, Paignton this Winter
[caption id="attachment_10917" align="alignright" width="407"] People's Parkfield, just off the corner of Paignton Green[/caption] Our work is extremely varied, and we meet some wonderful people. This includes those who run groups and...
13 November, 2025
Swap your time & preloved goods with Torbay Timebank and the Big Exchange
The Timebank is a wonderful way to meet new people, make new friends, and at the same time earn time credits. For every hour you give, you earn a time...
06 November, 2025
How can we create a community, when it’s difficult to find ways to meet each other?
How can we create a community, when it’s difficult to find ways to meet each other? – Answers on a postcard, please… I really do have a lovely job, but amongst...
30 October, 2025
A busy couple of months for the community in Kings Ash
My name is Sarah and I’m the Community Builder for Kings Ash, which includes Foxhole and QED areas of Paignton. My role as a Community Builder is to bring communities...
23 October, 2025
Torbay’s Community Builders go global
On 25th September, the Torbay Community Builders had the incredible opportunity to welcome Joe Erpenbach and Rebecca Pauls from the USA. As fellow Community Connectors. Joe Erpenbeck is a consultant...
16 October, 2025
The grand return of Cockington Apple Day
The Torbay heat for the Baton of Hope UK was incredible. The community really pulled together for this, and it was awe-inspiring. All those involved in the preparations, delivery and...
09 October, 2025
Getting fired up for a fabulous night
Over the last couple of years, like many organisations and groups across the country, we here at Torbay Communities have had to seriously up our fundraising efforts. From ABBA-themed silent...
02 October, 2025
Brixham continues to buzz with activity
[gallery size="large" link="file" ids="10744,10739,10743"] As always, I am proud to say there is so much going on in Brixham due to the fantastic community spirit, drive and enthusiasm that exists and...
25 September, 2025