Space to Be Wellbeing CIC

22/09/2026

This coming Mindful Monday looks to be a wonderful event with the author Ann Cleeves visiting 🙌✨

Join all the amazing activities planned by The Woodyard CIC.

Clare will be there with her Hands On Books creative wellbeing workshop in the hall from 10am–12pm 📚

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝!
Ann’s visit is going to make this Mindful Monday a particularly special one, and we have a brilliant day planned for you. Alongside Ann’s visit, all of our usual community activities will be taking place:

- Hands On Books with Clare – in the hall from 10am–12pm (A contribution of £3–£6 is requested to take part in the session)

- NDVS Volunteer Connector Sammy – on hand to chat and connect you with volunteering opportunities

- Craft activities with Pete – taking place in the café

- Delicious food and refreshments from Castle Chambers

- Meet & Greet with Ann Cleeves | 10am–11:30am
A wonderful chance to meet Ann, have a chat and say hello.

- Live Q&A with Ann Cleeves | 1pm–2pm
Join us for a special live Q&A and hear from Ann about her writing, inspiration and
much more!

Come along and spend some time with us and enjoy the opportunity to meet Ann Cleeves, the author whose novel The Long Call inspired the creation of The Woodyard.
Whether you come for an activity, a chat, a coffee, a book, or simply some company, there’s a place for you at The Woodyard.

And that’s not all…
We’ll be finishing the day with our Murder Mystery Fundraiser at The Royal & Fortescue Hotel from 6pm. Please see our previous posts for full details and tickets.
We can’t wait to see you and share this very special Mindful Monday with you!

North Devon Voluntary Services - NDVS Castle Chambers Barnstaple Space to Be Wellbeing CIC

21/09/2026

We are so pleased to have had the opportunity to chat with BBC Radio host Anoushka Williams about Space to Be and our community projects and activities.

If you’d like to listen to our interview, we are on the slot airing this evening Monday 21st October around 7:45pm.

Or you can catchup and listen on BBC Sounds.






One Barnstaple

26/07/2026

📚 Great news from The Reading Rooms…

We’re delighted that Reading with Heart is now meeting every Wednesday at Barnstaple Library.

It’s wonderful to see this warm and welcoming group continuing to grow 📚💫

26/07/2026

It’s Mindful Monday tomorrow. Clare will be in the hall sharing creative book making sessions. We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of creativity and community 📚💫

𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝟐𝟕𝐓𝐇 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 | 𝟏𝟎𝐀𝐌–𝟐𝐏𝐌
Castle Chambers, 26 Castle Street, Barnstaple

Join us this Mindful Monday for a day of creativity, connection, and trying something new.
We're delighted to welcome Pete, one of our fantastic Mindful Monday volunteers, to the café in his role as a Director of the Root Cause Project. Pete will be leading our whittling workshops, sharing his skills and helping create a relaxed, welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you're completely new to whittling or have tried it before, it's a relaxing and rewarding activity that encourages mindfulness, creativity, and focus.
Whittling Workshop Times:
• 10:00am – 11:30am
• 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Places are limited, so booking is essential. To reserve your place, please email [email protected] or send us a message here on Facebook Messenger.

We're also delighted to share that Michelle Curl will be joining us as well to introduce visitors to the calming benefits of Reiki.
Throughout the day, Michelle will be offering:
FREE 15–20 minute Reiki taster sessions (participants will be asked to sign a simple waiver form before their session)
Friendly conversations about what Reiki is and how it may support your wellbeing
Business cards and contact details for anyone who would like to find out more or book with her outside of Mindful Monday.

Alongside the whittling and reiki, Hands On Books with Clare Colby will be running from 10am–12pm, offering another chance to get creative through bookmaking. A small community contribution of £3–£6 is requested to take part in the Hands On Books session.
As always, we'd love your support for our café while you're here. Why not enjoy a coffee, lunch, or a homemade treat while you relax and make the most of the day? Every purchase helps us continue providing community events like these.
We look forward to welcoming you for a peaceful day of creativity, conversation, and mindful moments.
North Devon Voluntary Services - NDVS Space to Be Wellbeing CIC Castle Chambers Barnstaple

24/07/2026

A fantastic morning at the today a very busy marquee and some unexpected visitors outside Kelly's Donkeys ❤️

02/07/2026

This Friday Barnstaple Library 🙏🧘‍♀️

26/06/2026

This 6 week course starts today ✨🙏

Karen will be sharing accessible poses, with plenty of ideas to make the movements your own. A great course to get the very best from your yoga practice.

Barnstaple Library
13:30 - 14:30
Suggested contribution £3 up to £6

❤️

21/06/2026

It’s Mindful Monday tomorrow, Monday 22nd June.

Pop in for this very special Mindful Monday, featuring the “Say Their Name” Art Exhibition by Families in Grief.

🕙 10am–2pm
📍 Castle Chambers, 26 Castle Street, Barnstaple

Clare Colby will be there offering creative opportunities with her Hands on Books project from 10am–12pm, (£3–£6 community contribution)

A thoughtful day of art, creativity, remembrance, and community.

𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 | 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟐𝟐𝐍𝐃 | 𝟏𝟎𝐀𝐌–𝟐𝐏𝐌
Castle Chambers, 26 Castle Street, Barnstaple
Tomorrow is Mindful Monday, we're honoured to welcome Families in Grief as they showcase their beautiful and moving "Say Their Name" Art Exhibition.
The exhibition explores grief, remembrance, and healing through artwork created by those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
We invite everyone to come along, take time to reflect, and experience the powerful stories and creativity on display.
To ensure as many people as possible can visit the exhibition, our usual £5 entry fee will be waived for this event.
As entry is free, we'd love your support for the café while you're here. Please consider purchasing a hot drink, lunch, or a treat as you browse the artwork and spend time in the space. Every purchase helps us continue hosting community events like these.
Hands on Books with Clare Colby will also be running from 10am–12pm, offering a creative bookmaking session.
Please note that participation in the Hands on Books workshop will still require a small community contribution of £3–£6 per person.
We look forward to welcoming you for a mindful day of art, creativity, remembrance, and community.
North Devon Voluntary Services - NDVS Castle Chambers Barnstaple Space to Be Wellbeing CIC

16/06/2026

📖💗 Reading with Heart 💗📖

We’re delighted to be starting our new group, Reading with Heart, a welcoming shared reading group for women. Our first session takes place on Wednesday 24th June at 1.30pm at Barnstaple Library.

Reading with Heart brings women together to enjoy books, stories and poems in a warm and welcoming space.

Come along as you are. There’s no need to prepare anything or read beforehand. We provide everything you’ll need during the session. You’re welcome to join in as much or as little as feels right for you.

Whether you love reading, would like to rediscover the joy of reading, or simply enjoy listening to stories, you’ll be warmly welcomed.

Join us for tea, coffee, stories and good company.

Details:

• First session: Wednesday 24th June
• Then every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
• Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
• Venue: Barnstaple Library
• Free to attend
• Tea and coffee provided

To book, please contact Jeanine:

WhatsApp/Text: 07957 977730
[email protected]

We’d love to welcome you.

16/06/2026

Join us for Chair Yoga at Barnstaple Library

Wednesdays at 10:15 and 11:45

Everyone welcome 🙏