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19/10/2026

NEW Mental Health Drop-in comes to Torrington!

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

The Drop-in is a weekly opportunity to come together, meet new people and speak with one of the 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

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

13/10/2026

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

05/10/2026

Still a few spaces available for these sessions, email [email protected]
If you would like the booking link 🏸

A block of four badminton sessions will begin on Monday 5th October.
If you have previously registered your interest with the council you will have been sent a booking link. Please secure your spot using this link.
Please contact us today if you no longer wish to participate and we will open it up to more people.
The council want the sessions to be full to benefit as many people as possible.
Many thanks 🤩 🏸

30/09/2026

TOMORROW (1st October) at the Bickford Centre. Pop in anytime between 11am and 1.30pm, say hello and stay as long as you like!

In celebration of International Day of Older People with the theme this year 'What's on Your Doorstep'.

Come along and discover services, groups and support available in your local community. Whether you're looking for information, activities, advice or opportunities to get involved, there's something for everyone.

📍 Bickford Centre
📅 Thursday 1st October
🕚 Drop in anytime between 11.00am and 1.30pm

Stay for as little or as long as you like, have a free cuppa and a sweet treat, and find out what's available right on your doorstep!

21/09/2026

In celebration of International Day of Older People with the theme this year 'What's on Your Doorstep'.

Come along and discover services, groups and support available in your local community. Whether you're looking for information, activities, advice or opportunities to get involved, there's something for everyone.

📍 Bickford Centre
📅 Thursday 1st October
🕚 Drop in anytime between 11.00am and 1.30pm

Stay for as little or as long as you like, have a free cuppa and a sweet treat, and find out what's available right on your doorstep!

03/09/2026

Guaranteed Interview Opportunity

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN MENTAL HEALTH AND LEARNING DISABILITY SUPPORT

Excel on the course, submit a simple application to be guaranteed an interview.

Click here to register:
Exeter: https://www.learndevon.co.uk/courses/course/caring-careers-mental-health-and-disability-support

Barnstaple: https://www.learndevon.co.uk/courses/course/get-ready-for-a-career-as-a-healthcare-support-worker

27/08/2026

⭐️ Week beginning: 24 August

This week’s Man Down are meeting in the following locations👇 all of them meet 7-9pm.

For those who have never been to a Man Down group before… We offer a very informal, safe and relaxed environment for men of all ages (18+), who are struggling with any kind of mental health issues.

Our sessions are designed to be as inclusive as possible with no judgement, only support and understanding from people who can be there to listen and support you.

It’s free to attend and there is no need to book.

Let’s talk about it.

📍Barnstaple​ - Every Monday
​​​Medard House, Bevan Rd, Barnstaple. EX32 8LH

📍Bideford - Every Monday
Marlborough Court, Park Lane, Bideford. EX39 2QT

📍Tiverton - Every Monday
Old Heathcoat School Community Centre, 81 Kings Street, Tiverton. EX165JJ

📍South Molton - Every Tuesday
​YMCA Centre South Molton, Mill St, South Molton. EX36 4AS

📍Ivybridge - Fortnightly on Tuesdays
The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Rd, Ivybridge. PL21 0SZ

📍Tavistock - Fortnightly on Tuesdays
​Tavistock Libary The Quay, Plymouth Rd, Tavistock. PL19 8AB​

📍Plymouth​​ - Every Thursday
​​Plymouth Life Centre,40 Mayflower Dr, Plymouth. PL2 3DG

📍Torrington - Fortnightly on Thursdays
The Bickford Centre, 23 South St, Great Torrington, Torrington. EX38 8AA

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24/08/2026

About This Survey Thank you for taking part in the Northern Devon Community Life Survey. Devon is a unique landscape with unique communities, and your insights help us understand what life feels like across our towns, villages and rural areas. Recent Community Life

18/08/2026

Birthing services are now temporarily suspended at North Devon District Hospital due to insufficient levels of medical staffing.

Think you may be in labour or need urgent advice?
❗📞 Call maternity triage immediately on 01392 406616

Please do not wait. The line is open 24/7.
Please do not worry that you are bothering us. We would much rather you call.
If you think you are in labour, we advise that you call us earlier rather than later.

For non-urgent advice about your maternity care during the temporary suspension, speak to your community midwife at your next appointment or call our dedicated helpline on 01271 335773. It's open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

For the very latest information and a helpful information pack, visit our website https://www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/maternity-and-obstetrics/nddh-birth-services-temporary-changes/