Welcome to the new normal. Winter has always meant flu jabs, particularly for older and vulnerable lung conditions, but it also means COVID vaccinations these days. The Riviera Centre in Torquay threw...
[caption id="attachment_7387" align="alignleft" width="300"] Patrick the Pony and Mr. Frosty at Kitson Park[/caption] Albert Einstein coined the phrase ‘Time flies when you’re having fun’ Well, I have been in post now for...
Hard to believe that Summer is drawing to a close already, and as the weather cools, the harsh reality of the various crises facing families will once again be thrown...
We're using a great website called easyfundraising to help raise money for Torbay Communities. easyfundraising is the UK's biggest charity shopping site and will turn your everyday online shopping into FREE...
Walking through Scadson Woods recently I was struck by the sight of a seedling sprouting from the trunk of a Norway Maple (I think) that towered above me. This was...
Loneliness and isolation are problems that permeate all levels of our communities and, despite the dire effect on people’s lives, remain an under-prioritised health issue. Studies have shown that enduring loneliness...
Throughout the summer, the Community Builders embarked on an exciting journey with the Chrysalis Bus, bringing creativity and community engagement to local events. As the sun painted the Bay in...
As a new member of the Torbay Communities team, I have been reflecting on the remarkable journey that began during the second lockdown. I watched as the Torbay Community Helpline became...
It has been an eventful summer for sure. Lots of great events and community spirit. I hope you all had a blast! I am very happy with how the volunteers at...
‘Come and be a Community Builder’, they said. ‘Go out into the community and make friends with people.’ Well, that was six months ago now for me, and what a...