Wellbeing Wednesdays

Wellbeing Wednesdays offer our community a day of activity and connection.

Barnstaple Library and Barnstaple Town Council are working together to facilitate Wellbeing Wednesdays which benefit the health and wellbeing of our community.

Pop in for FREE refreshments and a warm welcome – spend 5 minutes with us or settle in and stay for the whole session and join Chair Yoga or Wednesday Wanderers too!

• Every Wednesday morning, we offer informal drop-in “chatty cafe” style sessions from 10am until 12 noon in the foyer of Barnstaple Library.
• Through One Barnstaple’s network of services, organisations and groups we are super lucky to have regular collaborations at the Wellbeing Wednesday Cafe Sessions giving variety to each week.  Volunteers and professionals are on hand to share details of what they do, give advice, information and signposting.  They cover all manner of health and wellbeing related topics, opportunities to get active and connect with the local area and fellow community members and so much more.  Follow us on Facebook for up to date information on who’s attending each week: www.facebook.com/OneBarnstaple
• On the first Wednesday of each month, we join with Age Concern Barnstaple and North Devon for Elder Day when our community elders are supported by a team of volunteers to navigate the town, access services or simply have a cuppa with company across the various locations offering cafe sessions.  Visit their website for more information:  Age Concern North Devon | Supporting Independent Living
• Mid-morning each Wellbeing Wednesday, we have the very popular Chair Yoga Sessions with Jeanine Ash in one of the 3^rd floor library rooms (a lift is available to access the space).  The sessions cost a minimum of £3 per person with donations up to £8 per session welcome.  Jeanine is an experienced and skilled Yoga Instructor who provides a safe and welcoming space.   If you’d like to find out more, visit Jeanine’s website or email:  jeanine.ash@hotmail.com or phone:  07791530331

Session start at 10.15am and 11.45am.  If you’d like to give it a go, please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your first session to register.

• ​***SPECIAL*** Every Wednesday throughout January – enjoy a FREE and warming cup of soup.  Served by Barnstaple Library team in the foyer from 12 noon until there’s none left!
• Stay on for Wednesday Wanderers in the afternoon who meet at 2pm in The Foyer.  Barnstaple Library’s friendly welcoming group aimed at over 55s every Wednesday. Enjoy a stroll around the green spaces in Barnstaple and maybe make some new friends too. To find out more phone 01271 318780 or email barnstaple.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk or ask in person at the library. Please wear suitable clothing appropriate to the weather and suitable shoes for walking. First timers please turn up 15 minutes early to register.

If you’d like to volunteer at the Wellbeing Wednesday Cafe Sessions or come along to talk about the service, group or organisation you represent please contact our Community Developer Ella by email:  ella.mccann@barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk