The Climate Changing Room

17/10/2026

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NEW Mental Health Drop-in starts today in Torrington!

The Devon Mental Health Alliance are proud to expand our mental health support drop-in service to Torrington, 10am - 1pm every Tuesday.

Opening on Tuesday 13th October at The Climate Changing Room, the Drop-in will be a weekly opportunity to come together, meet new people and speak with one of our friendly staff members about wellbeing supports and services in your area.

Anyone aged 18+ is welcome to attend, no diagnosis or referral needed, just turn up and be welcomed in. View full details on the Devon Mental Health Alliance website at: www.mentalhealthdevon.co.uk/torrington-drop-in

📍The Climate Changing Room, Castle Community Centre and Gardens, South Street, EX38 8AA

21/09/2026

This is a great way to meet like minded people whilst enjoying a (new) activity.

🧗☕🌍 Climb IT! is back this autumn

Looking for a space to meet people, share ideas and talk about nature, climate and community?

Climb IT! is a monthly meet-up for 18–30 year olds at The Pocket, Bideford, bringing together good conversation, good company and optional climbing.

Whether you're interested in climate action, local projects, meeting new people, or simply trying something different, you'll find a warm welcome.
✅ Free coffee and climbing induction
✅ Climbers and non-climbers welcome
✅ Free minibus transport from Braunton and Barnstaple (book by the Friday before)
✅ A relaxed space to connect and share ideas

📅 Upcoming dates:
• 7 October
• 4 November
• 2 December

🕡 6.30–8.30pm
📍 The Pocket, Bideford

🎟 Book your place: 👉 bit.ly/3UyuLB9

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01/09/2026

This is free, but booking is required.

💧🌿 Interested in the health of your local rivers and streams?

Sustainable Hatherleigh and partners are offering two free Water Quality Awareness & Testing Training sessions this autumn.

These practical sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about:
💧 What affects water quality
🔬 How water testing works
🌱 The role local communities can play in caring for rivers and streams
🤝 Opportunities to get involved in local environmental action

Whether you're already part of a river group or simply curious about the health of the watercourses around you, this training will provide useful knowledge and practical skills.

📍 Hatherleigh Community Centre
📅 13 September, 2–4pm
📅 3 October, 2–4pm
🎟 Free, but booking required

Find out more and book: 👉 www.sustainablehatherleigh.org.uk

19/08/2026

If you’re looking for a job that’ll be rewarding whilst making a difference, this could be for you.

09/08/2026

What a fabulous day at Castle Community Centre & Gardens for the 4th Summer Breeze garden festival.
We want to thank everyone for coming along and supporting The Climate Changing Room yesterday, we hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did.
A massive thank you goes out to all the local businesses that donated prizes to the amazing raffle.
Castle Hill Community Gardeners
Duffy’s Home Hardware
Fine Floral Designs
Gladwins Butchers
Kitch N Cupboard
Lilian Rose Interiors
R and S Ware Butchers
RHS Rosemoor
Sandfords Bakers
Shed in the Hedge
Tamar Trading
The Cabin
The Plough Arts Centre
The Plough Cafe
The Toy Zone
Whiskers Pet Centre
Wizen Way
Xanadu

08/08/2026

What a wonderful day!! Thank you to all our volunteers, musicians, technicians, Really Wild learning, Amy and Ziggy for the bar, Castle Hill community gardeners not only for the use of their beautiful gardens but for doing the plant stall, Tony and Julie (first aiders), Fork’n’Feast for their support, all the businesses in town that donated raffle prizes, Beatz for the lovely food, The Happy Pear for the sweets and every single one of you that attended and made it so special. Another great year.

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

Happening now until 5pm in Torrington. Bands, bar, food, raffle and Really Wild Learning.

06/08/2026

It's back for 2026! A mini summer music festival in the heart of Great Torrington. Brought to you by The Climate Changing Room an afternoon with something for everyone:

🎶 Live music from local artists including Ian Kevern, Holler 'n' Shout, Humans Reworked and more....

📖 Really Wild Learning providing entertainment for children (of all ages)

🍻 Bar & food

💡 Opportunity to see the fabulous completed base hub for The Climate Changing Room; learn who we are, what we offer and how to get involved with this amazing community project.

🌻 Set in the stunning grounds of Castle Community Centre and Gardens.

25/04/2026

Today at Castle Hill Community Gardens