DMWS - North Devon Community

19/05/2026

📢 Deadline Extension - Hands on Books Project 📢

We are extending the deadline for expressions of interest for the Hands on Books Project with Clare Colby and Space to Be Wellbeing CIC.

If this is something you would be interested to be involved with, please do get in touch via the form link below - we would love to hear from you.

❓Expression of Interest - Hands on Books workshop

Good afternoon all, we are looking at the possibility of Clare from Space to Be Wellbeing CIC running a Hands on Books workshop at our Friday Craft & Chat.

🔎 Please do pop over to their page or take a look on their website for more information on the workshop: https://www.spacetobewellbeing.org.uk/creative

✔️If this is something you may be interested in, please let us know via the link below before 5pm on Friday 15th May 2026 :
https://forms.office.com/e/hJqtVCXXsC

13/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year's message from the Mental Health Foundation reminds us that real change happens when we take action. 💚

Looking after our mental health is not always easy, and it often gets pushed to the bottom of the list when life is busy. Taking action can be something small - making time to rest, getting outside, speaking openly, connecting with others, or doing something that helps us slow down and recharge.

Prioritising our wellbeing is not selfish; it is important.

This week is a good reminder to check in with ourselves and think about what we might need a little more of right now.

&Chat

05/05/2026

𝗗𝗠𝗪𝗦 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

Craft & Chat is a weekly session led by a DMWS Welfare Officer, offering more than just a coffee morning. Alongside creativity, conversation and connection, our Welfare Officer is always present to provide support, guidance and a listening ear for members of the Armed Forces community and their families. 1:1 support is also available outside of these sessions.

This Friday, we’re also pleased to welcome a guest associate from Irwin Mitchell, who will be joining us informally as part of the session.

DMWS Welfare Officers can support with a wide range of practical and emotional wellbeing needs, and thanks to recent additional funding, capacity within the service is increasing - meaning more support will continue to be available locally.

Craft & Chat remains a relaxed, friendly space - you don’t need an appointment or a specific issue to attend. Whether you come for the company, the crafts, or to learn more about available support, you’ll be warmly welcomed.

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