# thewoodyard.org.uk

> Bringing People Together In A Welcoming Space


## Posts

- [Mindful Monday - Dates For May](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/mindful-monday/): Mindful Monday community drop-in sessions take place on the second & fourth Mondays of every month between 10.00am and 2pm at Castle Chambers Barnstaple Cafe (26 Castle Street), Barnstaple.
- [Mindful Mondays - dates for April](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/mindful-mondays-april-dates/): Mindful Monday community drop-in sessions take place on the second & fourth Mondays of every month between 10.00am and 2pm at Castle Chambers Barnstaple Cafe (26 Castle Street), Barnstaple.
- [NEXT UP! Mindful Monday 23rd March 2026](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/next-up-mindful-monday-23rd-march-2026/): Mindful Monday – 10am-2pm, this Monday 23rd March at Castle Chambers Café, 26 Castle Street, Barnstaple.
- [Can you crack the questions? Our Easter Quiz is nearly here](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/can-you-crack-the-questions-our-easter-quiz-is-nearly-here/): Get ready! The Woodyard Easter Quiz is hopping your way.Brush up on your trivia, and join us for an evening of laughter and friendly rivalry.
- [Spring has sprung - Monday 9th March 2026](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/start-your-week-well-monday-9th-march-2026/): Our next Mindful Monday is this Monday 9th March 2026, 10am to 2pm at Castle Chambers Cafe, 26 Castle Street, Barnstaple.
- [Look up! Reading for Wellbeing, Mon 2nd March](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/look-up-reading-for-wellbeing-mon-2nd-march/): 'Space' at Barnstaple Library Reading for Wellbeing session, 10am to 12pm, Monday 2nd March 2026.
- [Make more of Mondays! 23rd February 2026](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/make-more-of-mondays-23rd-february-2026/): Our next Mindful Monday is this Monday 23rd February 2026, 10am to 2pm at Castle Chambers Cafe, 26 Castle Street, Barnstaple.
- [Take a mindful moment! Monday 9th February 2026](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/take-a-mindful-moment-monday-9th-february-2026/): Let's think about the people close tso you..
- [Join us Under the Sea! Monday 2nd February 2026](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/join-us-under-the-sea-monday-2nd-february-2026/): FREE DROP IN EVENT!
- [Beat the Blues Quiz Night!](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/beat-the-blues-quiz-night/): To complement the variety of mindful and relaxing activities at Mindful Mondays we are delighted to welcome some special guests.
- [Mindful Monday 12th January 2026](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/mindful-monday-12th-january-2026/): To complement the variety of mindful and relaxing activities at Mindful Mondays we are delighted to welcome some special guests.
- [Hands on Books at Mindful Monday, 8th December 2025](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/mindful-monday-22nd-sept-2025-3/): To complement the variety of mindful and relaxing activities at Mindful Mondays we are delighted to welcome some special guests.
- [Talking Christmas Food - Mon 1st December 2025](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/talking-christmas-food-reading-for-wellbeing/): FREE EVENT! .Join us in the Foyer of Barnstaple Library for our Reading for Wellbeing Drop-In session on Monday 1st December, 10am to 12pm.
- [Mindful Monday 24th November 2025](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/mindful-monday-24th-november-2025/): To complement the variety of mindful and relaxing activities at Mindful Mondays we are delighted to welcome some special guests.
- [Mindful Monday 13th October 2025](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/mindful-monday-13th-october-2025/): To complement the variety of mindful and relaxing activities at Mindful Mondays we are delighted to welcome some special guests.
- [Halloween Quiz 1st Nov 2025](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/mindful-monday-22nd-sept-2025-2/): Join us for a spooktacular night of fun!
- [Mindful Monday 22nd Sept 2025](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/mindful-monday-22nd-sept-2025/): To complement the variety of mindful and relaxing activities at Mindful Mondays we are delighted to welcome some special guests.
- [View our virtual tour!](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/tune-into-the-voice-2/): Join us on our virtual walk through our Mindful Monday set up.
- [Tune into The Voice](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/tune-into-the-voice/): Listen again to The Voice interview with Marie Gould, CEO of NDVS, Hepsie Goddin, Co-chair, The Woodyard project and Laura James from The Voice North Devon radio station.
- [Special guests in September](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/guest-visitors-for-mindful-mondays/): To complement the variety of mindful and relaxing activities at Mindful Mondays we are delighted to welcome some special guests in September 2025.
- [Help to spread the word!](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/help-to-spread-the-word/): We have some great posters to help promote Mindful Mondays & Reading for Wellbeing!
- [First Mindful Monday 28th July 2025](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/thank-you-jane-hartley-2/): We are delighted to announce that the first ‘Mindful Monday’ community drop-in session will take place on Monday 28th July 2025 at Castle Chambers Café in Barnstaple.
- [Thank you Jane Hartley](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/thank-you-jane-hartley/): A huge Thank you to Jane Hartley, Development Coordinator for Reading for Wellbeing for sharing her invaluable experience last week.
- [Can you help?](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/can-you-help/): Monday 16th June 2025. We need donations of resources to support our first community project starting in July!
- [National Loneliness Awareness Week 2025](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/national-loneliness-awareness-week-2025/): Monday 9th June 2025. This week is national Loneliness Awareness Week, with a focus on raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on every aspect of our lives https://www.lonelinessawarenessweek.org/loneliness
- [Drop in session at the Castle Centre](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/april-newsletter-now-out/): The sun came out for our informal drop-in yesterday at the Castle Centre – the proposed venue for The Woodyard community hub.
- [April newsletter now out](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/interview-with-ann-cleeves-laura-james/): 19th April 2024. Our first monthly e-news is out and ready for your consumption!
- [The Launch of The Woodyard](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/the-launch-of-the-woodyard-2/): From left, Jill Bond (NDVS), Laura James (The Voice), Conor Warren (Spark UK), Naomi Jefferies (Families in Grief and Chair of The Woodyard project), Simon Beale, Ann Cleeves, Graham Devine, Emma Marston (The Voice), Lorna Jones (Independent Voluntary Sector Funding Consultant), Rob Ward (Barnstaple Town Council) and Sue Beardshall.
- [Interview with Ann Cleeves & Laura James](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/the-launch-of-the-woodyard/): On Sunday 17th March 2024, in a quiet corner of The Imperial Hotel in Barnstaple, Laura James from The Voice radio station sat down with Ann Cleeves to catch up with her about The Woodyard, what it means to her and just why everyone should get involved.

## Pages

- [Ann Cleeves](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/ann-cleeves/): Ann Cleeves, the well-known author (‘Vera’, ‘Shetland’), was raised in Barnstaple and has a strong connection to this part of the world.
- [The local need](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/the-local-need-2/): In terms of natural beauty, the area comprising North Devon and Torridge is a wonderful place to live - that's why it is one of the most popular tourist hot spots in the UK.
- [Reading for Wellbeing](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/reading-for-wellbeing/): A gentle, supportive group or individual experience using books and storytelling as a tool for reflection, discussion and emotional healing.
- [Mindful Mondays](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/mindful-mondays/): Modern life can be an exciting whirlwind of opportunities. But it can also be overwhelming and, at times, lonely.
- [Volunteer With The Woodyard](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/volunteer/): The Woodyard, above all, is about people.
- [The Woodyard Team](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/the-woodyard-team/): Through a regular Leadership Forum hosted by NDVS (North Devon Voluntary Service), local charity leaders are able to connect and share ideas.
- [Donate](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/donate/): Despite local challenges, North Devon has so much to offer with a deep vein of creativity and a strong sense of community.
- [News & Events](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/news-events/)
- [Contact](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/contact/): Find contact details for the team behind The Woodyard.
- [What we do](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/about/): The Woodyard is a unique community initiative rooted in the heart of North Devon.
- [Privacy Policy](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/privacy-policy/): Suggested text: Our website address is: http://thewoodyard.org.uk.
- [Home](https://thewoodyard.org.uk/): Just imagine. A place where everyone in the community is welcome. A place where even the most vulnerable and disadvantaged feel at home.

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