🌟 Finding natural routes to feeling good! 💫🌿🧭💙💚
🌟 And experience all the seasons in 2 hours! Rain, sun, wind, rainbows we had it all 😂☔️🌈🌞🌪
🌟 Celebrating Naturally Healthy May with an evening adventure on our outdoor-step to nearby tucked away, peaceful places, feels like escaping to another world 🌎 🌳✨️
🌟 In the area where we are so lucky to live, you don't have to travel far to discover little pockets like these, packed full of the power of nature; spend time here = feel boosted ✅️ free in the fresh air (wind and rain! 😂)✅️ the stresses and the strains of the day melt away ✅️☺️🏞🪻
🌟 We often get caught up in the daily grind, juggling multiple plates, where it can feel almost impossible to squeeze another thing in, BUT! It can be SOOO worth it when that something is this!! 🤩🌿🙌
🌟 And when you get to do it with lovely people, it's even better! Great to get together with the brilliant North Devon Ramblers for this walk🚶🏻♀️🌿🚶♂️🏞
🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening to walk from Barnstaple town centre to Yeo Valley Woodland and Maidenford Hill - beautiful views, brilliant company and even a glimpse of the sun! 🌳🌿🏞🌲
🌟 Lets keep walking together to make this a month of feeling happier and healthier - naturally 💙💚
#NaturallyHealthyMay #Everydaymovement #DevonMovingTogether #NorthDevonwalks #wanderwomen @devoncountycouncil@active_devon
Even in town it was possible to find a sliver of tranquility on our #WednesdayWanderers walk with @barnstaplelibrary #NaturallyHealthyMay @active_devon
We're working in Places across England and supporting our Active Partnerships to help more people be physically active in their local communities and feel the benefit in their mental health. Here's just some of the fantastic work they are doing:
🔵 Yorkshire Sport Foundation have worked with Youth Sport Trust, The Julia Rausing Trust and local partners to support Secondary Schools across Barnsley and Doncaster deliver targeted interventions as part of the Boys Move Programme. Schools work with young men to reengage with education, encouraging positive social behaviour, find a sense of belonging and tackle mental health concerns through the power of movement and sport.
🔵 Through Place Universal Offer Test & Learn funding, Active Devon is supporting The Wave Project in Croyde with the Equity in Surfing project. This means surfers can access the Adaptive Surf Hub, equipment, instructors and volunteer support for one fair price.
🔵 To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Active Kent & Medway is launching a new Mental Health Support Framework for clubs and organisations across Kent and Medway. The framework turns awareness into practical action, helping clubs and Club Welfare Officers take simple, realistic steps to create supportive environments and confidently signpost people to help.
🔵 Active Cornwall provides wellbeing walk leader training, partnering with a range of organisations across the county to deliver regular Wellbeing Walks. Joan’s experience with The Sensory Trust has significantly improved her mental health and wellbeing.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
🌟 Celebrate the mighty power of walking with a beautiful springtime wander exploring on our outdoor step, through the woodland and countryside surrounding Barnstaple 🏘🌿🌳🏞
🌟 And very excited that we will be joining walking forces with the brilliant @ndevonramblers for this one! 🤩🙌
🌟 The walk is being held as part of Naturally Healthy May which aims to encourage us all to take time to explore and enjoy our amazing natural spaces to feel happier and healthier 🌿❤️✨️
🌟 Barnstaple Yeo Valley Woodland - Maidenford Hill Evening Walk 🌿🏡🪻🌅
🌟 Thursday 14th May 6.30pm 🤩
🌟 Please note this walk is being held on a Thursday not our usual Wednesday! 🙏
🌟 Please click the link in the comments for all walk details ⤵️
🌟 Looking forward to walking together 🌿😊🌳🎉
#naturallyhealthy #naturallyhealthymay #walking #walkingforhealth #doorstepadventures
🚶♂️✨ What a fantastic day at BB! ✨🚶♀️
We were delighted to welcome Active Devon, who took our Year 3 pupils on an exciting Walkability adventure!
The children kicked things off with an engaging classroom session, learning all about the Green Cross Code, safe crossing habits, and what different road signs mean 🚦📚
Then it was time to put their knowledge into action! Out on the roadside, they confidently practised their new skills, showing great awareness and responsibility 👏
A huge well done to our Year 3s for their enthusiasm and brilliant participation—and thank you to Active Devon for such a valuable and fun experience! 💚
#Walkability #RoadSafety #LearningInAction #Year3 #ActiveDevon
It’s Naturally Healthy May! This month, we’re sharing some of the ways our libraries support health and wellbeing in Devon and Torbay.
Why not try borrowing a book? 📗 According to research by the University of Sussex, reading can reduce stress by 68%. Lower your stress and enjoy a good story this May.
#NaturallyHealthyMay2026 #LoveLibraries
🌻 SAVE THE DATE 🌻
We are pleased to announce that our Green Phoenix Festival will return on Sun 05 July for the third consecutive year!
Delivered in partnership with local sustainability organisations and individuals, this one-day festival brings people of all ages together for a day of creativity, to inspire and promote action towards building a sustainable future.
Join us for a day of free talks, panels, workshops and creative activities for the local community, featuring:
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES | MUSIC | ART | FILM SCREENINGS | LEARNING | STALLS
…and more! Full programme coming soon 👀
🗓️ Sun 05 Jul, from 11am
📍 Exeter Phoenix
🎟️ Reserve your free ticket now via our website, link in bio 🔗
This year's festival is made possible thanks to the generous support of @dandcbooks
🔥🔥🔥GAME OF THE DAY🔥🔥🔥
Our focused Game of the Day comes from the Wellington Khaki Soxs visit to the @plymouthoutlaws
Wellington Khaki Sox came out on top in a high-scoring, back-and-forth contest, defeating the Plymouth Outlaws 15–12 in a game packed with extra-base hits, stolen bases, and momentum swings across all six innings.
The Outlaws wasted no time getting on the board in the bottom of the first. After Leo Back led off with a single, James Platten drove in the opening run with a base hit. Iman Samarakoon added another RBI on a groundout before Danidu Samarakoon broke the inning open with a two-run homer down the left field line, giving Plymouth a 4–0 lead after one.
Wellington responded in the second inning. After working a pair of walks and advancing runners with stolen bases, Martin Johnson delivered a two-run single to cut the deficit to 4–2.
The third inning saw both offences explode. The Khaki Sox surged ahead with a five-run top half, highlighted by Scott McDaniel’s two-run double and Alexander Roberts’ two-run home run to centre. Craig Worden also contributed an RBI single in the rally. Trailing 7–4, the Outlaws answered
Despite the deficit, Plymouth continued to battle. In the bottom of the fifth, Neil Edwards singled home a run and Leo Back followed with a two-run single to close the gap to 15–10. The Outlaws added two more in the sixth, capitalising on a wild pitch and an RBI single from Iman Samarakoon to make it 15–12 and bring the tying run to the plate.
However, Wellington held firm. Leo Back grounded out to end the game, stranding runners and sealing a 15–12 victory for the Khaki Sox.
George Sinnott was the standout performer for Wellington Khaki Sox, blasting two home runs and driving in seven runs, including a decisive grand slam. He was well supported by contributions from across the lineup, including Roberts and McDaniel. For the Outlaws, Danidu and Iman Samarakoon both homered and combined for multiple RBIs, while Back and Edwards provided key late-inning offence.
Cox earned the win for Wellington, while Samarakoon took the loss in a game defined by explosive hitting and relentless pressure from both sides.
Awesome to meet Sam this week to hear more about the amazing plans she has to deliver fun activities to bring together adults aged 50+ across #Torbay with nature 🌿 through movement and lots of laughs! We had a lovely walking meeting ourselves, and practiced what we preach, by getting outdoors #greenspace #naturenurtures . More info about @innaturemovers coming soon. Keep an eye out 👀for taster sessions! #confidence #balance #community #social #playandlearn 💚
Witheridge Warriors U12s. Now recruiting children and an assistant coach. This brilliant community football club has fun, friends and learning at its core. Children of all abilities are welcome to come along to our training sessions at 1800 on Thursdays located at Witheridge Sports Club. DM for more details if interested. @stthomasceprimaryschoollapford@chulmleigh_college@qecrediton@witheridge_yfc@activemiddevon@eastworlingtonprimary #community #mindset #grow
🤩It was great to get together with some of the amazing #torbayonthemove team today. Thank you very much for having us @grenvillehouseoec what an incredible place😍. Loved spending time with @active_devon@activity_alliance@torbaycouncil@torbaycdt colleagues and catching up on all things #green🌿 #blue🌊 #walking #community #movement and #torbay ❤️
