Great Torrington

09/06/2026

Pamper your pooch before the big event!
It's the Family Fun Day and Dog Show on Saturday the 4th July at Torrington Commons!
See original post for details.

Stall spaces are available (free of charge pitch). If you have a craft stall, face painting etc. we would love to have you there on the day 🤩

If you would like to sponsor a Dog Show class and get your Company mentioned on our show day fliers and shout outs from our Compere please get in touch 🤩

Please email [email protected] 🤩🤩🤩

09/06/2026

Digging this! What a great opportunity to learn more about how to get involved in a local archaeological project. Details on how to register below...

We still have spaces available if you would like to be part of this wonderful community project .

09/06/2026

Another packed week at The Plough Arts Centre.

09/06/2026

Full Summer programme here.
https://eequ.org/devonhaf

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09/06/2026

Are you wanting to open a shop, or looking for a great location to start your business?
Shop 14 in our fantastic Pannier Market is now available for rent.
See the original post for details, and how to apply!

Looking for an ideal location to set up your shop❓
Look no further❗️
Shop 14 in the bustling Great Torrington Pannier Market is now available for rent. This is the perfect opportunity to grow your business. Don't miss out!
The Shop area is 27m² (291 sq ft). The passing rent is £3,492 per annum, payable in monthly instalments of £291 in advance, by direct debit, on the 1st of each month.
Click on the link in the comments for more information and an application form!

04/06/2026

Need a change from the kitchen table?
Discover in Great Torrington , a vibrant co-working space designed for freelancers, small businesses, entrepreneurs and home workers. With hot desks, quiet rooms, a meeting room, fast Wi Fi, free parking and flexible booking options, it’s got everything you need to work productively and connect with others.
Why not come and give it a try?

02/06/2026

Feeling sporty this summer? Great Torrington is packed with sports clubs looking for new members or supporters. Check out our groups and clubs page here: https://www.great-torrington.uk/community/groups-clubs
to see our full list (Or add your club if you aren't on there already).
Here are a few of the sporting clubs looking for your support, or talent, this month!
Torrington Riptides Baseball Club Torrington RFC Torrington Football Club Torridgeside AFC

02/06/2026

Valuable help for farming families. Offering £200 per school-aged child aged 4-16 for back-to-school costs.
Phase 1 opens on Monday 15th June, Phase 2 on Monday 29th June - don't miss out.
See the post below for details and a link to the website.

RABI’s Return to School Grant opens Monday 15 June at 12pm, offering £200 per school-aged child aged 4–16 to support farming families with back-to-school costs.

There are 4,000 grants available across two phases:

➡️ Phase 1 opens Monday 15 June
➡️ Phase 2 opens Monday 29 June

We expect demand to be high, so we encourage eligible applicants to prepare in advance and apply as soon as the portal opens.

📄 Before applying, please make sure you have:

• The number of children you receive Child Benefit for
• Your Child Benefit payment amount
• A bank statement from the last two months showing your Child Benefit payment

👉 Check eligibility and get prepared here:
rabi.org.uk/returntoschool/

P.S. Know a family who could benefit? Encourage them to apply.

26/05/2026

Looking for something fun this half term?
Try the brand new Tarka Comes To Town Adventure Trail in Great Torrington. Designed to get families exploring the outdoors, the trail takes you around town, across the commons and up Castle Hill. There are beautiful wood carvings to see, and a great story to read on the way around too.
Trail packs are available in local shops for just £4 and include:
🦦 Story trail book
🎨 Crayons
⭐ Stickers
🖍 Colouring pages
🌳 Rubbing paper for the trail
There are two routes, one shorter and one with a steeper finish.
Please note some areas are not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Please share and encourage people to come along and see our wonderful town, and enjoy this great new attaction.