Parracombe Community Trust

06/06/2025

In celebration of Volunteers Week 2025, we wanted to spotlight a couple of our fantastic volunteers who regularly give up their time for the benefit of the community.

🌟 Next up, Carol Brunner!🌟

Not only is she a ‘floating’ volunteer at the shop, meaning she picks up shifts at The Pavilion Stores & Cafe as and when she can, she's on the PPC at Parracombe Christ Church and volunteers weekly for the National Trust.

Learn more about what she does and why, including why visitors to our beautiful village should check out Heddon Valley while they're here... 👉

Monday 2nd June – Sunday 8th June is Volunteers’ Week in the UK, and here in Parracombe, we wanted to recognise and celebrate the occasion by sharing a spotlight on the people that make a real difference in our community – our brilliant team of volunteers! In the spotlight today, Carol Brunner...

05/06/2025

Did you know, there's a range of ad-hoc volunteering roles available with Parracombe Community Trust? 🧐

Lend us your skills and expertise for as much or as little as you're able to and we'd be delighted to welcome you to our fantastic, growing team of incredible volunteers who help to make this such a special place to live.

Some of the live roles can be found here...

https://trust.parracombe.org.uk/volunteer/
..but chances are, if you've got a skill and a little time to spare, there's a volunteering role that's perfect for you!

Drop in at The Pavilion Stores & Cafe to ask about more opportunities to volunteer, or email [email protected] to learn more.

Might you lend a hand? We’re lucky to have so many brilliant volunteers who give up their time to support the Community Trust. But there are plenty of ‘back office’ jobs that still need to be done and so if you’re an existing volunteer open to committing a few more hours a month please don.....

04/06/2025

In celebration of Volunteers Week 2025, we wanted to spotlight a couple of our fantastic volunteers who regularly give up their time for the benefit of the community.

First up, Sarah McMahon! 👏

Not only is she a ‘floating’ volunteer at the shop, meaning she picks up shifts at The Pavilion Stores & Cafe as and when she can, she's also Secretary for Parracombe Community Trust, a member of the Events Team AND an attendee at ad hoc volunteer activities like village clean-ups.

Learn more about what she does and why, and her top tip for those considering volunteering with us 👉

Monday 2nd June – Sunday 8th June is Volunteers’ Week in the UK, and here in Parracombe, we wanted to recognise and celebrate the occasion by sharing a spotlight on the people that make a real difference in our community – our brilliant team of volunteers! Kicking us off this week, Sarah McMah...

03/06/2025

It’s Volunteer Week! A UK-wide campaign to recognise and celebrate the contribution of volunteers.

We want to take this opportunity to say a great big THANK YOU to every single one of our volunteers.

Whether you take on a shift or two at the The Pavilion Stores & Cafe, fight uphill battles on behalf of the community to preserve our beloved village hall or sit on the housing team, driving a more affordable future for local families – or take on any other volunteer role for the trust – we are so grateful.

We’ll be sharing a couple of volunteer spotlights this week, along with more opportunities to get involved so keep your eyes peeled on our social media channels!

Want to get involved in ? Why not share a picture, a memory or your favourite thing about volunteering, to share with us and your friends in family a little more about what you do and why…don't forget to tag us!

06/06/2024

Monday 3rd June – Sunday 9th June is Volunteers’ Week, and here in Parracombe, we wanted to recognise and celebrate the occasion by sharing a spotlight on t

06/06/2024

Monday 3rd June – Sunday 9th June is Volunteers’ Week, and here in Parracombe, we wanted to recognise and celebrate the occasion by sharing a spotlight on t

04/06/2024

Monday 3rd June – Sunday 9th June is Volunteers’ Week, and here in Parracombe, we wanted to recognise and celebrate the occasion by sharing a spotlight on

03/06/2024

We're celebrating Volunteers' Week 2024! 🥳

Did you know...according to Plunkett UK around 12,000 people volunteer in community shops across the UK?

We wanted to take this opportunity to spotlight and say thank you to some of our fantastic volunteers, sharing their insight and experience to show what it's really like to be a part of our thriving team.

Our first spotlight is Carey Hides! 🌟

Read now to learn more about her experiences volunteering at our community-owned shop and cafe 👇and keep your eyes peeled across our page this week for more spotlights!

https://trust.parracombe.org.uk/celebrating-volunteers-week-spotlight-on-carey-hides/

18/04/2024

🚀 Calling all changemakers in Parracombe and beyond! 🚀

Want to make a difference in your community? Volunteer with us at The Pavilion Stores & Cafe!

Whether you're passionate about supporting local businesses or would just like to be a friendly welcome for neighbours and visitors in our community, there's a place for you on our team.

Learn more information via the Volunteer Pack, which includes information on how to join us!

Have you a few hours to spare a week? If so, we would love you to join our incredible team of volunteers and be at the heart of our community. Check-out t

10/04/2024

🌟 Join our incredible team of volunteers at The Pavilion Stores & Cafe 🌟
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you enjoy meeting new people and being part of something meaningful?
If so, we'd love to welcome you aboard!
Join our fantastic team of volunteers and become an integral part of our community owned and run shop and cafe. Check out the volunteer pack for more information and if you’re up for getting involved you can pop into the shop for a chat or email us on [email protected].

Have you a few hours to spare a week? If so, we would love you to join our incredible team of volunteers and be at the heart of our community. Check-out t

18/03/2024

We're celebrating !

An annual campaign that shines a spotlight on the contribution England’s 10,000+ village halls make to rural communities.

Huge thanks to the 12 volunteers who gave their time and saw the transformation of the outside of our hall in less than two hours.

What a fantastic start to start to Village Hall's Week!

04/03/2024

The Shop Committee would like to thank all those who responded to the recent survey. Your responses have given us a wealth of detail. A summary of the responses can be found via the link below, which also outlines next steps being taken by the Committee.

If you are interested in joining the budget pricing working group, please message the shop page, pop into the shop or email [email protected].

https://parracombe.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Shop-Survey_Summary-Results_240221.pdf