Totnes Caring

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Totnes Caring Covering Totnes and surrounding villages.

We are a registered charity and voluntary organisation offering much needed help to aid people to live as independently as possible with lunch clubs, memory café and more.

💚 World Mental Health Day – Saturday 10th October 💚Today is World Mental Health Day, a chance to talk openly about menta...
10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day – Saturday 10th October 💚

Today is World Mental Health Day, a chance to talk openly about mental health, raise awareness and remind ourselves that looking after our wellbeing is just as important as looking after our physical health.

Mental health can affect any of us, at any age, and sometimes people can feel lonely, overwhelmed or simply not quite themselves without those around them realising.

At Totnes Caring, we see every day just how much connection, friendship and a sense of belonging can mean. A friendly chat, a shared lunch, a cup of tea, joining an activity or simply knowing that someone is there can make a real difference.

So today, perhaps take a moment to check in with someone you care about and don’t forget to check in with yourself too. Sometimes a simple “How are you?” can make a real differnce.

Let’s continue to look out for one another, listen without judgement and make sure nobody feels they have to face things alone. 💚

It’s okay not to be okay, and it’s always okay to ask for help.

⚓️🎶 Memory Café – All Hands on Deck! 🎶⚓️We’re getting into the nautical spirit at Totnes Caring’s Memory Café today, wit...
08/10/2026

⚓️🎶 Memory Café – All Hands on Deck! 🎶⚓️

We’re getting into the nautical spirit at Totnes Caring’s Memory Café today, with 'All hands on Deck' joining us for an afternoon of singing sea shanties! 🌊⛵️

It should be great fun, with plenty of opportunities to sing along, tap your toes and enjoy some good old-fashioned music and merriment together. 🎵😊

Whether you know your sea shanties or have never sung one before, everyone is welcome as it’s all about having fun, making music and enjoying time together. ❤️

📅 Thursday 2–4pm
📍 Totnes Boating Association

So come along and join us, all hands on deck! ⚓️🎶

🏡 A little help at home can make a big difference 💚At Totnes Caring, our Home Help service provides practical support to...
06/10/2026

🏡 A little help at home can make a big difference 💚

At Totnes Caring, our Home Help service provides practical support to help older people remain independent and comfortable in their own homes.

Sometimes it’s the everyday things that can become difficult and having a friendly, reliable person to lend a hand can make all the difference.

Our Home Help service can provide support with things such as:

🧹 Light household tasks
🛍️ Help with everyday errands
💚 A friendly face and a little companionship
🏠 Practical support to help you stay independent at home

We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, so if you or someone you know could benefit from a little extra help, please get in touch with us to find out more.

📞 01803 865684
📧 [email protected]

Sometimes a little support can go a very long way. 💚

05/10/2026

🎶 COME AND SING WITH US! 🎶

We’re delighted to announce a brand-new Community Singalong from November, in partnership with St Mary’s Church, Totnes! ❤️

Come along for an afternoon of singing, fun and friendship in the wonderful surroundings of St Mary’s. Whether you love to sing, haven’t sung for years, or simply enjoy listening and being part of a group, everyone is welcome. 🎵

It’s all about enjoying music together, meeting new people and having a lovely time.

📅 Monthly on a Tuesday afternoon - starting Tuesday 3rd November
📍 St Mary’s Church, Totnes

We’ll be sharing more details very soon, so watch this space!

Why not come along and sing with us? 🎶😊

A thought-provoking visit from the Bluebird Care Dementia BusToday, we had the opportunity to experience the award-winni...
02/10/2026

A thought-provoking visit from the Bluebird Care Dementia Bus

Today, we had the opportunity to experience the award-winning Bluebird Care Dementia Bus, which was at our local Morrisons for the day.

The mobile dementia simulator provides a fascinating and very real insight into some of the challenges a person living with dementia can experience in everyday situations.

It was a very eye-opening and thought-provoking experience, helping us to better understand how confusing, overwhelming and frustrating some seemingly simple tasks and environments can become.

Experiences like this are so valuable in helping us to develop greater understanding, empathy and awareness of what life can be like for someone living with dementia and for those who support and care for them. 💙

A big thank you to Bluebird Care - Torbay, Plymouth & South Hams for bringing this important experience into the community and giving people the opportunity to step into someone else’s shoes, even if only for a short while.

01/10/2026

📖✨ Happy Poetry Day! ✨📖

Today is a lovely excuse to pause for a moment and enjoy the simple pleasure of a good poem.

Whether you love a classic, enjoy a bit of poetry yourself, or simply have a favourite line that has stayed with you over the years, there’s something rather special about the way a few carefully chosen words can make us feel, remember and connect. 💕

Why not take a little time today to read a poem, share one with someone else, or perhaps even have a go at writing one yourself?

🌸 Happy Poetry Day from all of us at Totnes Caring!

30/09/2026

🛍️💚 Shop online and raise money for Totnes Caring — at no extra cost to you!

Did you know that when you shop online through easyfundraising, you can raise a free donation for Totnes Caring at the same time?

There are over 8,000 retailers taking part, including lots of the names you already know — Argos, John Lewis & Partners, Tesco, Just Eat and many more.

✨ You shop as normal
✨ It doesn’t cost you anything extra
✨ The retailer makes a donation to Totnes Caring

It’s a really simple way to support us while doing something you were going to do anyway. Every donation, however small, adds up and helps us continue supporting older people and our local community. 💚

Why not sign up today and start raising money for Totnes Caring?

And there’s an extra incentive — new supporters could be in with a chance of winning a £250 donation! 🎉

👉 Sign up here:
https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/beyond-disintegration/9u6g4b/s2s/FZ9Up2Ac/SE870/whatsapp

Thank you for supporting Totnes Caring! 💚

🎨✂️ Memory Café – Arts & Crafts this Thursday! ✂️🎨This Thursday at Totnes Caring’s Memory Café, Vanessa and Amy will be ...
30/09/2026

🎨✂️ Memory Café – Arts & Crafts this Thursday! ✂️🎨

This Thursday at Totnes Caring’s Memory Café, Vanessa and Amy will be leading a lovely arts and crafts session for everyone to enjoy.

Come along, get creative, have some fun and enjoy spending time together in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. There’s no need to be artistic, it’s all about having a go, enjoying the activity and sharing some time with others. 💕🎨

Our Memory Café meets every Thursday from 2–4pm at Totnes Boating Association, and we’d love to see you there!

☕ Thursday | 2–4pm
📍 Totnes Boating Association

Come along and get creative with us! 🌸✂️

🎧🍂 A huge thank you to Soundart Radio! 🍂🎧We would like to say a very big thank you to   for another wonderful collaborat...
29/09/2026

🎧🍂 A huge thank you to Soundart Radio! 🍂🎧

We would like to say a very big thank you to for another wonderful collaboration with Totnes Caring.

Working alongside artist Alice Armstrong Soundart Radio 102.5 FM | Community Radio Station for Totnes and writer Lucy Lepchani, our volunteers and clients took part in a series of creative workshops exploring the Autumn Equinox.

Together, they used words, images, instruments and sound recordings to create a collective autumn-themed radio drama bringing everyone's ideas and creativity together to make something really special. 🎶🍁

It was a wonderful opportunity to try something different, be creative and, most importantly, have fun together.

Thank you to everyone at Soundart Radio, Alice and Lucy for making it possible, and to all our wonderful volunteers and clients who took part. ❤️

We can't wait to hear the finished piece on our local community station!

🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨We’re delighted to invite you to the Totnes Caring Art Group Exhibition at the beautiful St Mary’s ...
28/09/2026

🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨

We’re delighted to invite you to the Totnes Caring Art Group Exhibition at the beautiful St Mary’s Church, Totnes.

Our talented Art Group members will be showcasing their artwork, and we’d love you to come along and celebrate their creativity with us! ❤️

Join us for our Private View on:

📅 Tuesday 13 October
🕓 4pm–6pm
📍 St Mary’s Church, 9 High Street, Totnes

Come along for an exclusive first look at the artwork, meet some of our featured artists, enjoy a drink and a few nibbles, and find out more about Totnes Caring and our community groups. 🥂🍰

It’s a relaxed and friendly afternoon, so drop in anytime between 4 and 6pm – everyone is very welcome! 🌸

We’re incredibly proud of what our Art Group has created and can’t wait to share it with you. 🎨💛

For more information, please contact Vanessa on 01803 262280 or [email protected].

Address

Follaton House, Follaton
Totnes
TQ95NE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

01803 865 684

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