Our first Mindful Monday of 2026
Mindful Monday on 12th January 2026, 10am to 2pm at Castle Chambers Cafe, 26 Castle Street, Barnstaple.
We are delighted to invite you to our first Mindful Monday community drop-in of the year, with some great activities designed to help you start your 2026 in a positive way!
And this time we will be joined by a very special guest – Caroline Harlow, The High Sheriff of Devon.
So if you are a local charity or community group and would like to meet with Caroline, this is a great informal networking opportunity for the vibrant North Devon voluntary sector to get together. For more details and to book your (free) space via Eventbrite please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2s43wane. It will also give you the chance to find out more about Mindful Mondays and to support the Castle Chambers Cafe too.
That’s not all! Alongside our usual relaxed mix of activities and crafts in the cafe, this Monday we will also have a real treat – Marcia Farragher from Sound Awakening will hold a Sound Bath from 11am to 12pm. Sound Baths are designed to promote deep relaxation and overall well-being, providing a meditative experience where you are ‘bathed’ in sound waves. These waves are produced by various sources, including healing instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, chimes and other percussion instruments. Don’t miss out on this wonderfully tranquil way to begin your new year. The fee is £5 and you can reserve your place here: https://tinyurl.com/yazmwyt5
And finally, Space to Be Wellbeing CIC will be hosting their first recurring Hands on Books workshop from 10am to 12pm in the Castle Centre Hall next door. During the session, you’ll learn to create your own miniature books to take home. All you need to take part in the workshop is make a small community contribution of £3–£6 on the day. Want to know more? Take a look at this blog by Clare Colby and be inspired! https://www.galleryofmakers.com/blog
Please note, if you are a charity/community group coming to meet The High Sheriff, or taking part in the Sound Bath or Hands on Books workshop, the £5 Mindful Monday entry fee will be waived – although it would be appreciated if you could support the Café by buying a hot drink or snack while you’re there.
What a lovely way to get 2026 underway – we look forward to seeing you soon!
Find out more about Mindful Mondays here https://tinyurl.com/mrx6zndz
Mindful Mondays take place on the second & fourth Mondays of every month between 10.00am and 2pm at Castle Chambers Barnstaple Cafe (26 Castle Street), Barnstaple. Entry £5, for 18+ years. #MindfulMonday