Make Torbay CIC

Make Torbay CIC Regular craft sessions aimed at reducing social isolation. Come together to create masterpieces that we will sell at a community craft fair.

A welcome, non judgmental space for anyone suffering with their mental health, chronic illness or loneliness.

Understandably I’ve had a few messages and comments wondering what’s happening, I think I didn’t want to write it public...
22/07/2023

Understandably I’ve had a few messages and comments wondering what’s happening, I think I didn’t want to write it publicly as it made me too sad.
Unfortunately every grant that I applied for over the last few months was declined and as a new CIC we were grant reliant until we could develop further.
One of the reasons I set up Make Torbay was the isolation I had felt due to various life situations but this is also the reason I couldn’t commit to more sessions or working more hours therefore, making the CIC grant reliant.
All the regular attendees were notified and we really made the most of the last month, friendships have been formed and monthly meet ups arranged. Apologies to anyone that may have been missed if they hadn’t been for a while. So whilst I feel like I have failed by closing I find comfort that my original aims of reducing social isolation have actually been fulfilled.
Thank you to everyone that walked through the doors and to the social prescribers and community builders that sent people our way.
All stock is being donated to another local CIC where I will be volunteering a few hours a week bringing the emotional regulation that crafting brings to a new group of people.
So it’s a thank you but goodbye from Make Torbay 🧡
Social Prescribing at P&B PCN Local Spark: Torbay Community Supported Enterprise
Torbay Community Builders

Completely overwhelmed with emotion today as we said goodbye to Make Torbay. It’s been an amazing 6 months thanks to all...
20/07/2023

Completely overwhelmed with emotion today as we said goodbye to Make Torbay. It’s been an amazing 6 months thanks to all of these lovely beings plus those that couldn’t be there. My heart is touched by the thoughtful and beautiful gifts I received. So glad we all found eachother and can’t wait till we can meet up soon 🧡

Aww what a day! Beautiful bracelets produced and emotions high with the last taught session. I love the first picture so...
13/07/2023

Aww what a day! Beautiful bracelets produced and emotions high with the last taught session. I love the first picture so much. Oh and a pic of the beautiful flowers Di bought me 🧡

Looking forward to seeing everyone again on Thursday to do your chosen makes. Here’s the plan for the crafts following n...
17/06/2023

Looking forward to seeing everyone again on Thursday to do your chosen makes. Here’s the plan for the crafts following next week, please note that for the foreseeable the sessions will just be on Thursdays. As always please message to book. I have added an example of the stained glass window effects we will be creating on the 29th 🧡

I actually don’t even know how to sum up today and learning to crochet. So here’s a selection of “concentration faces” s...
25/05/2023

I actually don’t even know how to sum up today and learning to crochet. So here’s a selection of “concentration faces” some beautiful works of art and some “interesting” pieces 😂 thank you so much Karen and Theresa for having the patience of saints. I’ve decided crochet is not for me but I don’t think I’ve laughed so much in a session before!
*disclaimer* there is a slight chance that certain individuals holding crochet items MAY not have actually made them 😂🧡

The second notepads session and even more beauties created. Such a lovely group today and I loved the fact that a couple...
18/05/2023

The second notepads session and even more beauties created. Such a lovely group today and I loved the fact that a couple of people thought it wouldn’t be a great one then really enjoyed it.
Next week we are learning to crochet with sessions lead by a lovely lady that attends regularly, I cannot wait 🧡

First session during mental health awareness week today which was quite apt as we had a rollercoaster of emotions. Great...
15/05/2023

First session during mental health awareness week today which was quite apt as we had a rollercoaster of emotions. Great feedback though as everyone enjoyed today’s notepads and found the session a needed distraction amongst friendly faces. Have a look at some of the beauties created 🧡

Going green for 💚 The concept of Make Torbay began when I realised the calming effect crafting had on my mental health...
15/05/2023

Going green for 💚

The concept of Make Torbay began when I realised the calming effect crafting had on my mental health. As someone who has suffered with ill mental health my whole life I really wanted to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for others to come together.

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week which aims to reduce stigma and help people understand and prioritise both their and other’s mental health. Please check in on your friends and loved ones 🧡💚

So many fun bits and pieces ready for decorating the notepads next week. These can be used to make a journal which can r...
12/05/2023

So many fun bits and pieces ready for decorating the notepads next week. These can be used to make a journal which can really help anyone struggling with their mental health, or you could just make a really cool notepad. There are currently some spaces left so please message if you would like to book, new people are always welcome 🧡

Here are the next bookable sessions following our journals next week.One of our lovely regulars has kindly offered to te...
09/05/2023

Here are the next bookable sessions following our journals next week.
One of our lovely regulars has kindly offered to teach us all how to crochet following a lot of interest. This will be happening week commencing 22nd May.
Then we have yet another bank holiday so on Thursday 1st June I thought we could do a one off for anyone that has had to miss a session or would like to try something again. On offer will be decoupage, collage, needle felting, lavender bags, mandala art and there should be some cotton bags and notepads available for design. Phew, I have a feeling that day will be a hectic one haha.
As always please direct message to book in 🧡

Make Torbay is such a special place where strangers come together for tea, coffee, conversation and laughter all whilst ...
05/05/2023

Make Torbay is such a special place where strangers come together for tea, coffee, conversation and laughter all whilst crafting. We’ve had yummy cakes bought in with a promise of home baked ones to come. We recently had these beautiful garden grown flowers bought in to brighten up our space. What’s not to love 🧡

A busy, loud and chaotic session today but some beautiful pieces created with aqua resin. Take a look through the photos...
04/05/2023

A busy, loud and chaotic session today but some beautiful pieces created with aqua resin. Take a look through the photos to see, thanks everyone for getting stuck in.
We are closed now until Monday 15th May when we will be creating some individual, fun journals/notebooks 🧡

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1-5 Totnes Road
Paignton
TQ45JX

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