DMWS - North Devon Community

07/09/2026

📣 Craft & Chat – This Friday ✂️🧶

Unfortunately, Craft & Chat will NOT be running this Friday as the DMWS team have a staff training and get-together day.

We’ll be back on Friday 18th September and would love to see you there! 💛

🌺 Our next project will be crocheting and knitting poppies for the Fremington Village Green display. 🌺

Whether you’re an experienced knitter or crocheter, or fancy giving it a go, come along for a morning of crafting, chatting and getting involved in this lovely community project. 🧶❤️

We look forward to seeing you on the 18th! 😊

07/09/2026

Crafters - Knitted or crocheted Remembrance Poppies needed. 🧶

04/09/2026

💙 50% OFF FOR OUR EVERYDAY HEROES! 🐑
📅 Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September

This weekend, we’re giving a BIG thank you to the amazing people who work hard to keep our communities safe, healthy and supported.

🙌 NHS
🙌 Police
🙌 Fire Services
🙌 Military Personnel

If you’re a Blue Light Card holder or serving member of the Armed Forces, you can get 50% off admission for you and your family this weekend! 🎉

🎟️ Use code: BLUELIGHT50
🎟️ Book online at www.thebigsheep.co.uk

⚠️ Limited online tickets are available each day, so don’t miss out!

Please remember to bring your valid Blue Light Card or Forces ID on the day. Valid ID is required to redeem the discount; without it, standard admission will apply.

24/08/2026

Just a little reminder that Craft & Chat is not on again this Friday as we’re still enjoying our summer break. 🌞✂️

We’ll be back on Friday 4th September and can’t wait to see you all then! 💛😊

Enjoy the rest of the summer holidays! 🌸☀️

14/08/2026

📣 Craft & Chat – Summer Break 🌞✂️

Just a quick reminder that Craft & Chat will NOT be running for the next two Fridays while we take a little summer break.

We’ll be back on Friday 4th September and look forward to seeing everyone then! 💛

Wishing you all a lovely couple of weeks, and we hope you enjoy the rest of the summer holidays. 🌸☀️

See you in September! 😊

10/08/2026

🌿 Reminder! 🌿

Looking for a free summer holiday activity for the kids? Come along to the Herb Planting session tomorrow at 10:30am at Chivenor Church Garden! ☀️

The children can plant their own herbs to take home, and the DMWS team will also be there to say hello. 😊

Just pop along! We’d love to see you! 🌿

05/08/2026

☀️ Looking for a fun (and free!) summer holiday activity for the kids?

Why not come along to the Vivo and Welfare team Herb Planting session at Chivenor Church! 🌿

📅 Tues 11th Aug
🕥 10:30am
📍 Chivenor Church Garden

It’s completely FREE – just pop along! The children can plant their own herbs to take home and enjoy.

The DMWS team will also be there, so do come and say hello. We’d love to see you! 😊

If you will be coming along, please email [email protected] and let them know how many adults and children will be attending.

03/08/2026

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Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete our survey 💜

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29/07/2026

Just had to share this! 😊

We visited the Planetary Lab in Barnstaple at the weekend and were genuinely impressed. It's interactive, hands-on, fun for all ages, and best of all, it's FREE to visit (although donations are very welcome).

If you're looking for something different to do over the summer holidays, I'd highly recommend it. Pre-booking is advised during the school holidays.

Our debut exhibition in our new temporary space over the summer holidays is nearly ready! In our out-of-this-world exhibition, we’re going to take you on a virtual journey from our solar system out to…