North Cornwall Community Area Partnership

05/06/2026

🚌 Let’s Talk Bus – Coming to Bude!
Do you use local bus services in North Cornwall—or wish you could? This is your chance to have your say 👇

📅 Friday 19 June
🕤 9:30am – 2:30pm
📍 The Crescent Coach Area & The Strand

Transport for Cornwall and Bus Users UK will be in Bude with the Chatter Bus, speaking directly with residents about local bus services, what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to improve.

With transport and connectivity being such a key issue across North Cornwall, this is a really important opportunity to help shape future services and make sure rural and coastal communities are heard.

✨ Come along to:
• Share your experiences
• Highlight challenges
• Suggest improvements
• Be part of the conversation

We’d really encourage everyone—residents, community groups and local organisations—to get involved and spread the word.
Your voice matters—let’s work together to make a difference 🚍

02/06/2026

26/05/2026

A yellow heat-health alert is in force across the South West until 5pm on Wednesday, May 27.

Vulnerable people in our communities, including young children, might struggle with the heat, so please look out for them.

26/05/2026

💚 Community Health Activity Drop-In Sessions 💚

Living with a long-term health condition?

You are invited to join a relaxed and supportive monthly drop-in sessions designed to help you feel more active, connected and confident.

✨ These sessions introduce the benefits of physical activity in a way that works for you, with a range of gentle and accessible activities including:

🏓 Pickleball
💺 Chair-based exercise
🏋️ Gym taster sessions
🎾 Soft tennis

💬 You’ll also have the opportunity to chat with specialist community groups such as Arthritis Trust, MS Society and Parkinson’s UK.

📍 Location: Bude Leisure Centre
📅 Date: 18th June and 23rd July Thursday
⏰ Time: 10am – 12pm
✅ No booking required
✅ Friendly, supportive environment
✅ Suitable for all abilities

Come along, meet new people, and take a positive step towards improving your health and wellbeing 💙

22/05/2026

North Cornwall's Community Area Partnership is holding the next meeting at Clease Hall Camelford on Monday 8th June 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Residents, businesses and partners are welcome to join us.

June's meeting includes our Annual General meeting with a review of activity over the last year, plus a focus on Emergency Planning to help keep us safe.

We look forward to seeing you there !

11/05/2026

Do you have contact with "unpaid carers" family or friends that care for partners /relatives / friends

We all know the importance of carers staying healthy themselves

Please promote this FREE course that is coming to Bude

Put on by PROMAS Home - Promas who do such great work in helping carers

08/05/2026

Film + Food Night - Sunday 10th May

All ages are welcome!

Mental Health Awareness Week is from 11th – 17th May 2026. It is a fantastic opportunity to bring mental wellbeing to the forefront, share tips and resources and have those all important conversations around this vital topic affecting every single one of us.

This year at The Pearl Exchange, we want to use this occasion to draw attention to the importance of inclusive and diverse places to support mental wellbeing. What better way to do this than bringing together the wonderful community of Bude and beyond to showcase a culturally diverse film: Palestine Comedy Club and share a meal.

We all have mental health and we all experience ups and downs as we navigate life’s demands. Coming together in community, whether through shared activities, events, or simply connecting with neighbours, fosters a sense of belonging, strengthens relationships and empowers individuals. It makes us feel loved, accepted and safe, which are key factors to a happy, fulfilled life experience.

Please join us as we gather our beloved community for a fun cultural journey: an evening of sharing a beautiful Palestinian inspired plant based meal, followed by watching Palestine Comedy Club, an inspirational film on how to keep smiling when things get tough.
https://thepearlexchange.org.uk/mental-health-awareness-week/

Date: Sunday 10th May 2026 at 6.00pm
What: Food + Film screening
Why: To highlight the critical role of diverse and inclusive places in supporting positive mental health

This Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May), we're hosting a Film + Food night to raise awareness, connect our community and improve our mental wellbeing.

05/05/2026

The Pearl Exchange has lots on offer:

Film & Food Night | Sunday 10th May - 6pm | *OPEN TO ALL AGES*

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (11th-17th May) we are hosting a film screening of Palestine Comedy Club and sharing a meal afterwards - to highlight the critical role of diverse and inclusive places in supporting positive mental health.

Mental Health Coaching | Tuesday 5th,12th & 19th May | 6-7.30pm. In a relaxed and supportive group, life coach Donna will share skills to tackle negative thought patterns and ways to cope with the stresses of everyday

Bude Surf Life Saving Club
Photo Walk | Sunday 31st May | 11am-1pm. A relaxed and creative walk around Bude - we'll provide disposable cameras to capture inspiration and local landscapes, and we will develop the photos to be collected after the event.
All workshops can be booked through our website.

Lots of other regular sessions available: Yoga, Co-working, Parent Support Group, DJ Exchange and Arty Friday

The Pearl Exchange: award-winning charity in Bude. A collaborative space for 18-35 year olds in Cornwall & Devon with free workshops, events & counselling.

05/05/2026

Exams can be stressful - help is on hand

Are you a parent or carer of a young person taking exams this year?
Exams can be very stressful for students of any age, but there is help and guidance available.

Parents, carers and young people in Cornwall can find a wealth of mental health support on the Start Now website. The resources from Headstart Kernow, part of Together for Families at Cornwall Council, have been created with young people themselves.

The stress can sometimes seem overwhelming, but there are ways to keep stress levels in check, stay focused and fresh and even have time for friends.

Check out Start Now’s tips and tools and find the ones that work for you.

Hi! Working with young people in Cornwall we've created two amazing spaces, each packed with ideas and support that really fits you.

28/04/2026

Do you know any community groups who want to develop energy projects – whether that’s renewable energy generation or energy efficiency projects?

There’s FREE 1‑to‑1 mentoring available from experienced community energy practitioners through the Energy Learning Network - apply by May 15th.

https://lnkd.in/estz6ygP

Community energy is at an exciting moment, with growing political support, new funding on the horizon, and more communities stepping up to take control of energy projects that deliver local climate action and real social benefit.

Mentoring can help make the most of this opportunity - people can

Get practical, tailored

Talk through challenges with someone who’s been there

Build confidence and clarity on next steps

Accelerate delivery and get ready to apply for funding.

Mentoring is fully funded, flexible, and designed to support community groups at all stages – from early ideas to established projects.

If you’re working with (or know) groups who could benefit, please share!

There is other support available through the Energy Learning Network too - with ongoing training events and a free technical helpline.

The Energy Learning Network is a UK wide partnership with Ashden, Community Energy England, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Action Renewables, Community Energy Scotland, Ynni Cymunedol Cymru | Community Energy Wales.

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Energy Learning Network - Ashden
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If you’re working with (or know) groups who could benefit, please share!

There is other support available through the Energy Learning Network too - with ongoing training events and a free technical helpline.

The Energy Learning Network is a UK wide partnership with Ashden, Community Energy England, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Action Renewables, Community Energy Scotland, Ynni Cymunedol Cymru | Community Energy Wales.

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