West Devon CVS

14/06/2026

This week we'll be celebrating , supporting our diverse local community in understanding the variety of experiences of refugees and asylum seekers and learning how to show support in their everyday lives! 🧡

The theme for this year is “Courage”, highlighting the bravery refugees demonstrate in rebuilding their lives, navigating new environments, and contributing to society.

As a community we can celebrate the resilience, creativity, and contributions of refugees, encourage others to show support and create inclusive, welcoming environments for our local refugee communities.

This Refugee Week also marks the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, which defines refugee rights and international protections.

To find out what's on near you & how to get involved visit 👇

https://refugeeweek.org/

12/06/2026

This coming Thursday! A welcoming peer support group...

This group is for people who have experienced a cardiovascular event such as a heart attack or stroke, as well as families and friends who offer support too. Our group provides a safe space to share experiences, access practical advice from those who truly get it and build lasting friendships.

Together we can reduce isolation, promote confidence and improve quality of life for everyone affected by cancer in West Devon.

Everyone is welcome!

For more information, please email: [email protected].

12/06/2026

What do carer friendly communities look like? 🤩

Take a look below to find out how you might implement change in your local community to help support carers 👇

⭐Business and services could make everyday tasks easier for carers by offering flexible or priority access

⭐Community sports clubs, faith groups, or community organisations can create opportunities for carers to feel connected

⭐Schools, colleges, or universities can help to identify young and young adult carers and put support in place to help them reach their potential

⭐GP practices, pharmacies or health services can raise awareness amongst their staff to help identify and connect carers to support

⭐taking a whole-family approach in social care ensures everyone gets the help they need

⭐Offering flexible working and a listening ear helps to support employees to juggle paid work and caring

And don't forget, it you think you might be a carer and would like more support, Devon Carers at Westbank are out and about this week to chat, take a look at the map to see where you can find them! You can also find out more on their website below 👇

https://devoncarers.org.uk/

12/06/2026

This coming Tuesday! A friendly peer support group.

Are you living with Fibromyalgia, long term pain or fatigue?
Come along to meet others who truly get it, make new friends and share advice and support. Everyone is welcome!

For more information, please email: [email protected]
Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1329229261888377/

11/06/2026

Let’s help to build carer friendly communities! 🤩

Carer friendly communities are places, spaces, services and community groups where unpaid carers are recognised, understood, and valued. They make support part of everyday life ensuring carers get the opportunities and help they need. 🧡

They are made up of people who:
Recognise unpaid carers and the vital role they play
Understand the realities and impact of caring
Take action to identify and support carers in practical ways
Empower carers to live fulfilling lives

When communities work together in this way, carers have fairer opportunities and can lead better lives. No matter the size of your community or how you connect, there are practical and meaningful steps you can take to make your community more carer friendly. 🧡

Visit https://www.carersweek.org/ to find out more!

And if you think you might be a carer and want to chat with someone who can help, take a look at the map to see where you'll find Devon Carers this week or take a look at their website below 👇

https://devoncarers.org.uk/

10/06/2026

If you look after other people and find it a challenge to prioritise your needs too, take a look at this opportunity to access support and learn more about ... 👇

Places are still available for our 𝗣𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 course in !

📆 Friday 3 July — 24 July 2026
⏰ 10:00am — 12 noon
🗺️ Central Park Hub, Plymouth, £5 per person

Have you ever wondered why you feel the way you do? Why you get upset about things that others may not even notice? Putting Yourself First: Understanding Self-Care is a 4-week course intended to help you better understand and make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Find out more and book your spot: https://loom.ly/A1YqKOk

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴... 𝘦.𝘨. 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨.”

10/06/2026

Tavistock Dementia Action Alliance are offering free training on building and , so get in touch with them if you'd like to know more! 😊

This year’s campaign, is focusing on building carer friendly communities - calling for better recognition and support for unpaid carers.

There are 5.8 million people in the UK caring for a family member, friend or neighbour who is ill, older or disabled and many find the impact of caring on their health, finances and employment opportunities a challenge.

Unpaid carers save the UK economy an estimated £184 billion each year – the equivalent of a second NHS – but not everyone gets the support they need. Carers UK research shows that more than half (57%) of carers feel overwhelmed ‘often’ or ‘always’.

A carer friendly community is a place, space or organisation that values carers and does something practical to support them by identifying carers, listening and responding to their experiences so that they are not left to cope alone.
This includes the workplace, local communities, faith communities, GP practices, hospitals, local NHS neighbourhoods, pharmacies, schools, colleges and universities, businesses or online communities supporting unpaid carers.

If you would like a free Dementia Friends session, get in touch with Amanda by emailing [email protected]

Tavistock Parish Tavi Town

10/06/2026

Devon Carers at Westbank are out and about this ! 🥰

📢 It's 8th-14th June 📢

Join us as we visit towns across the county raising awareness of the invaluable role of unpaid carers, chatting to everyone about our free services and hosting peer support connection events - our welcoming spaces for you to chat with other carers.

If you live around one of these locations, do pop along to chat with us in:
- Monday 8th June - Bideford
- Tuesday 9th June - Crediton
- Wednesday 10th June - Newton Abbot
- Thursday 11th June - Tavistock
- Friday 12th June - Exmouth

The National Trust, one of our Carer Friendly Community Supporters are also joining us again this year and are offering FREE entry to participating properties, for you as an unpaid carer and the person you care for (please remember to bring along your Devon Carers ID Card/Passport to access):
- All week: Lydford Gorge National Trust
- Thursday 11th June:
National Trust Knightshayes and Castle Drogo-National Trust
- Saturday 13th June:
National Trust Killerton, A la Ronde - National Trust, Greenway House at National Trust South Devon Arlington Court - National Trust

For more information about our Carers Week events visit: 👇
https://devoncarers.org.uk/community/carers-week-4/

10/06/2026

Horrabridge Food Hub has some great food to share this week! 🤩

10/06/2026

If you need someone to chat to and are based out and around Holsworthy, this monthly hub could be for you! 😁

💚 Holsworthy Monthly Hub 💚
For those living with and beyond cancer
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 Every second Thursday of the month
📍 Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall
North Road, Holsworthy, EX22 6HF
You're warmly invited to a gentle, supportive space where you can find:
🤝 Help, advice, and understanding
☕ A friendly chat over coffee, tea & cake
💬 A chance to connect with others who truly understand
Whether you're seeking support, information, or simply a quiet moment among kind company – we’re here for you.
In partnership with:

please find listing Devon Connect