[caption id="attachment_7150" align="aligncenter" width="937"] Winners of the Torbay Children & Young People's Awards 2023[/caption] Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, with every level of expertise and interest, and involve all...
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...
The battle for the top – the seat of Government continues apace. Would-be MPs of all colours are out campaigning and are joined by party workers on the streets and the...
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 a charity, we steer clear of politics, but as the general election draws close, we have our own manifesto that we would like to share with parliamentary candidates of...
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,...
A big thank you to all our volunteers who celebrated Volunteers' Week last week. Your contributions to communities and causes across Torbay are invaluable – what would we do without you? So...
[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...
Two years ago, I was getting ready to step out of the NHS and into a work world outside familiar services and pathways. My NHS role had included looking beyond health...
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...