Get Yourself Connected
In today’s busy, bustling times, it’s easy to get the feeling
that you are being left behind by a world that no longer cares. The
Devon Connected Communities programme
exists to make sure that that doesn’t happen. Connected Communities brings
together volunteer agencies across the county and can connect you to people who
can help with all kinds of issues, such as loneliness or depression, social
care, disability relief, and much more. So if you are worried about being left
behind, or know someone who might benefit from a chat with one of our
experts, why not stop by? Connected Communities will be at the
Hayridge
every Monday afternoon until the end of March.
every Monday afternoon until the end of March.
Testing… Testing…We’d really like to know what you think of our blog, so we have a special request for all our readers: use the contact button at the top left of the post to tell us how we’re doing. If you’ve got an idea for improving what we’re doing – or even if you haven’t! – drop us a line. And then we’ll know that the technology behind the button actually works (for a change…)
Our “Books You Love” wall is filling nicely. Do remember
that if you’d like to try any of the titles recommended on the wall, we’ll
reserve a copy for you, completely free. And there’s still time for you to
recommend a book that’s inspired you, or made you laugh, or you just plain
love, then do drop by and add to the wall!
Your Wish Granted… Chocolate Making
Well, our chocolate making session went smoothly, so
half-a-dozen teen sweethearts got a personalised present for their Valentine’s day surprise
(assuming the chocs made it out the door, which, frankly, we doubt…) We ran our
chocolatey treat at the specific request of our teen group, whom we were happy to
oblige. Do you have an idea for an event or activity? Just drop us a line, and we’ll do our
best to grant your wish.
Mother’s Day Sorted Yet?
If not, don’t forget that we’ll be running a craft workshop
for dads and kids this Saturday 21 February at 10:30 where you can
knock together a little something for the mum who makes it all happen for you.
It’s much more memorable when you make it yourself!
Sophie’s Choice
This month, Centre Assistant Sophie Ross talks about her
love of Jane Austen’s timeless romances. Click here to see if Sophie’s sense and
sensibility about Austen’s billets-doux are sufficient persuasion to make them
emma-nently suited for you to read (or
watch) this month (Any more Austen puns
and you’re fired – Editor). There's a great display of Jane Austen books in the lobby for you to choose from too!
Every Little Helps
If you are still undecided about starting any of Learn
Devon’s adult education classes starting before the end of March, perhaps an
extra 10% discount might help? Yes, 10% off if you enrol before the end of
February on any course starting at the Hayridge between February 23
and March 31. Every little helps, as they say.
And Finally…
March will soon be with us and as March is the month
of… hmm, we’ll let you think about that. Anyway we’ve got something a bit
bonkers lined up for March, so do watch this space to see what good things will
be happening here at the Hayridge!
‘Gutenberg’
