New Daytime Disco launches in Torquay
A new daytime disco has been launched in Torbay to meet demand from older ravers. It was launched just two days after 105-year-old, Hilda Jackson celebrated her birthday with a rave,...
28 February, 2025
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”
Have you ever stopped to wonder why so many people volunteer? You might be surprised by some of the reasons. Volunteers make the world go round, so many organisations and events...
26 February, 2025
Kings Ash and Foxhole abuzz with celebrations and activities
Christmas may seem like a distant memory, but what a busy few months it was in the Kings Ash and Foxhole areas of Paignton. I’ve been getting around to as many...
20 February, 2025
Baton of Hope – a new icon of suicide awareness
Torbay will be hosting the Baton of Hope later this year – the only place in the South West to do so. The Baton of Hope was devised by a suicide...
19 February, 2025
Brixham – the town that never sleeps
There’s always so much happening in Brixham – it seems like a town that never sleeps! There’s so much enthusiasm, community engagement and positivity here. I’m always in awe of...
13 February, 2025
COVID-19 vaccinations finish at Torquay’s Riviera Centre
[caption id="attachment_8565" align="aligncenter" width="891"] Our volunteers for the Torbay Vaccination Centres, celebrating at Torre Abbey Meadows in 2022, with Volunteer Coordinator Matt Dart[/caption] The vaccination centre at the Riviera in Torquay...
12 February, 2025
“It lifts your spirits to have someone visiting, and this has made a big difference in my life.”
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...
06 February, 2025
How AI, if used carefully, can help charities and community groups
Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic at the moment, with some seeing it as a significant threat and others seeing it as a force for good. Both are true AI can...
05 February, 2025
Exciting times for Torre & Upton!
Happy New Year all, I hope as you read this you will feel the enthusiasm coming across for our lovely Torre and Upton (T&U) areas. We start this year focused on...
30 January, 2025
Support packages and services available for charities and community groups in Torbay
TIMES are hard and the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE) continues to be buffeted by cuts in funding, even though their services are needed today more than ever. We...
29 January, 2025