Play Torbay

04/06/2026

🌱 Exciting news!

We’re delighted to announce funding has been secured for Torbay’s first youth-led Climate Action Imagination Station at People's Parkfield

Thanks to support from the Network for Social Change and match funding from LocalMotion Torbay, this will be a space where young people shape environmental action, explore green skills, and imagine a positive future for the Bay 🌴

We’re also thrilled that our partners Taleblazers will be facilitating the project, bringing their expertise in connecting young people with nature, storytelling, conservation and outdoor learning 🌳

As we celebrate Day this week, this project is a great reminder of what’s possible when young people are trusted to lead, create and drive change in their communities 🌟

➡️ Read more about the young people behind the idea, and what happens next: imaginethis-torbay.co.uk/blog/

03/06/2026

Come and join us! It's our Annual General Meeting on:

Thursday 18th June 2026 7pm - 8.30pm ONLINE

There will be short presentations from the team about the amazing work they have done this year and will be celebrating our achievements as well as reflecting on the challenges, growth and development of Play Torbay over the last year.

To book your place just copy and paste the link into your browser.

https://www.playtorbay.org.uk/agm2026

See you there!

03/06/2026

Have you booked your place yet? Don't miss it!

Play Torbay are delighted to announce their next Annual General Meeting on:
Thursday 18th June 2025, 7.00pm- 8.30pm online via Microsoft Teams.
https://www.playtorbay.org.uk/agm2026
All are welcome and we would love you to come and join us. Please book via the link.

There will be a series of short presentations from members of our staff team, highlighting and showcasing the fantastic work of Play Torbay over the last year. These presentations will provide an overview of the projects we have delivered across our Alternative Education Provision, Clubs, Forest School and playground developements, demonstrating the positive impact this work has had on children, young people, and families across Torbay. They will also offer an opportunity to celebrate achievements, share experiences, and reflect on the continued growth and development of our services over the past year.

03/06/2026

This will be a great event for young people of 16-18 unsure about what they want to do next. It's a relaxed, drop in event - or if you're really keen use the QR code to book ahead. I'll be dropping in, even though I am *ahem* a bit older than 18 🙄 I think there will be a lot of great information to share.

📢 Do you know a young person turning 16 or 18? Are they unsure about their next steps?

Let them know about this free, drop-in event for young people in Torbay who want to explore their future & figure out their next steps.

🗓️ Tuesday 9 June, 12-6pm
📍 Torquay Assembly Hall

🌟 A quieter session will run from 12pm-1pm for those who prefer a calmer environment.

Whether they already have a plan or no idea where to start, this event is for them. You’ll find everything in one place – real people, real opportunities, and real support.

➡️ Find out more about the event here: doorsteparts.co.uk/whats-on/fair-futures-festival/

01/06/2026

Got something to say? Now’s your opportunity. You’re welcome 😁

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27/05/2026

CAN YOU HELP US, PLEASE?

Rotary Club of Torbay Sunrise have worked incredibly hard and done the most amazing job of clearing the ground at Play Torbay’s Wild Fox. In this heat too!!!

We honestly can’t thank them enough for doing this. We did try to thank them with snacks and drinks but they already had enough food for an army delivered by their Rotary friends. 😁

The thing is - there are lots of dead tree stumps and roots that still need to come out and a giant pile of vegetation they have cut down that needs to go to the recycling centre.
If you know of someone with a van that could transport it to the recycling centre for us that we be absolutely amazing.

Also, and we know this is a massive ask: if you have, or know of someone who has, a rotavator or a mini digger that we could use for a morning to get the tree stumps out we would put you straight to the top of the Christmas card list.
Torbay Council SWISCo Steve Darling MP

27/05/2026

CAN YOU HELP US, PLEASE?

Rotary Club of Torbay Sunrise have worked incredibly hard and done the most amazing job of clearing the ground at Wild Fox. In this heat too!!!

We honestly can’t thank them enough for doing this. We did try to thank them with snacks and drinks but they already had enough food for an army delivered by their Rotary friends. 😁

The thing is - there are lots of dead tree stumps and roots that still need to come out and a giant pile of vegetation they have cut down that needs to go to the recycling centre.
If you know of someone with a van that could transport it to the recycling centre for us that we be absolutely amazing.

Also, and we know this is a massive ask: if you have, or know of someone who has, a rotavator or a mini digger that we could use for a morning to get the tree stumps out we would put you straight to the top of the Christmas card list.

Thank you 🙏🏻

Torbay Council Steve Darling MP, SWISCo

23/05/2026

You know, it’s important to make time for the grownups too. CentrePeace have some wonderful courses designed to give you some breathing space.

22/05/2026

Who's looking forward to half term? 🙌

Who's wondering what to do with the kids at half term? 🙌

Wonder no more. Here's a whole list of top to do over half term.

First at the The Acorn Centre there is a whole bunch of stuff to choose from.

⭐️ Tuesday 26th – 2-hour multi-sports sessions open to EVERYONE aged 8+ with Coach Dan 🏀
⭐️ Wednesday 27th – Extended youth session from 3pm-6pm – that's an extra hour of fun for you all! 😆 Open to ages 10-15
⭐️ Thursday 28th – Stay & Play session will run as usual from 9.30am-12noon 🧸☕️ Older siblings are welcome too this half term, and the community garden will be open for the little ones to enjoy (providing the weather is on our side ☀️)
⭐️ Friday 29th – Our Friday Night Youth Cafe goes ahead as usual 🎲 For ages 13+
⭐️ Sunday 31st – Of course, their Family Fun Day filled with lots of activities for everyone to enjoy! 🎉🎨⚽️

Then Ellacombe Community Partnership have a couple of really lovely events as well.

⭐World Bee Day & Wildflowers | Tuesday 26 May, 10am-12.30pm 🐝Celebrate World Bee Day and help our pollinators thrive! Get creative, explore, learn and have lots of fun with friends! 🐝⭐

⭐Mini Micro Green Garden Creations | Friday 29 May, 10am-12.30pm. Create your own tiny garden scene! Plant seeds, decorate it, and watch it grow! 🍃☘🎋

Imagine This Torbay