The Beacon Torbay

10/09/2025

Torbay Dave on YouTube. David Thomas, Torbay’s supposed lead councillor. Too busy to focus on concerns around Adult Social Care locally or answer queries asking where his friend and Councillor is responsible for the same. A lack of correspondence since 29 June. Not too busy to talk up ‘Celebration’ in America though 😠💕

Take a relaxing walk through Celebration, Florida – a beautiful small town near Orlando and Walt Disney World that feels like stepping into a storybook. Know...

09/09/2025

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09/09/2025

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This quote by Bertrand Russell, "Be isolated, be ignored, be attacked, be in doubt, be frightened, but do not be silenced," is a powerful call for resilience and persistence in the face of adversity, particularly when expressing one's thoughts or beliefs.

Here's an explanation:

"Be isolated, be ignored, be attacked, be in doubt, be frightened...": Russell acknowledges the very real and often difficult challenges that come with speaking out or holding unconventional views. People might ostracize you (isolated), dismiss your ideas (ignored), directly oppose you (attacked), make you question yourself (in doubt), or even instill fear (frightened). These are all natural and common reactions to going against the grain or challenging the status quo.

"...but do not be silenced.": This is the crux of the message. Despite all those potential negative experiences, Russell urges us not to let them stop us from expressing ourselves. He emphasizes the importance of continuing to speak your truth, advocate for your beliefs, or share your insights, no matter how much resistance you encounter. It's a testament to the value of free speech, intellectual courage, and the refusal to succumb to pressure to conform or remain quiet.

In essence, Russell is advocating for the courage to maintain your voice and convictions, even when it's difficult, unpopular, or even frightening.

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08/09/2025

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Big news! After 35 years as Living Options Devon, our charity has a new name and new look. We are now Disability Together!

Why the change? Over the years we've grown and evolved – now supporting more than 10,000 Disabled people every year through wellbeing activities, advocacy, peer support, training and advice. But there are many more people that could benefit from our services.

We asked our community – staff, trustees, volunteers, partners and the people who use our services, many told us that the old name was sometimes unclear and even a barrier. Our old name wasn’t clear about who we support or the way we work.

Disability Together puts Disabled people are at the heart of all we do. Working together we can reach more people, join with more organisations, and remove more barriers to inclusion.

Our new strapline is ‘Because every ability matters.’ It recognises the different strengths of the people we support, and it shows our promise to help everyone live with choice, control and opportunity.

We hope you like our new look and name! Take a look at our website for more!

Image description: 'Disability Together' is the new name for Living Options Devon is the main text. A deep teal font against a crisp clear white background. The Disability Together logo is a flower, the same deep teal with a pop of bright pink from a vertical line that separates the strapline 'Because every ability matters.' A gentle turquoise wave runs along the bottom.

08/09/2025

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True leadership is not about commanding others—it’s about living the values you expect from your team. When leaders fail to practice what they preach, trust begins to crumble, and teamwork becomes nearly impossible. But when leaders model integrity, consistency, and accountability, they inspire their teams to collaborate, innovate, and achieve lasting success.

04/09/2025

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UPCOMING UK EMERGENCY ALERT TEST

On Sunday 7th September 2025 @ 3pm all UK mobile phones will receive an emergency test alert. This means that your phone will vibrate and then will be followed by a loud siren like sound for around 10 seconds - even if your phone is on silent.

An alert like this could put you at risk - If you need to keep any of your devices hidden for your own safety, you can turn off emergency alerts by doing the following:

Go to settings, search for emergency alerts - you can then turn off Severe Alerts and Extreme Alerts.
You can also turn your diverse off at this time.

01/09/2025

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Spiritual Growth & Healing Weekend

30/08/2025

Please look out for Wilson in Torquay and help return him home 😔💕🙏