Vista Wellbeing is a Devon-based community interest company offering specialist and tailored activity programmes for those living with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or who struggle to access mainstream activities and services.
Want information about the Steady On Your Feet Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme? CLICK HERE
We are extremely grateful to Barnstaple Town Council, North Devon Council, the Lottery Community Fund and the Devon Community Foundation for the help they provide to us. This invaluable help supports us to achieve our longer-term strategic objectives
Despite the mist and drizzle, we had a good turnout for our regular wellbeing walk this morning. It was great to see Roy back walking with us today, thanks to Age Well North Devons community volunteer transport. It was great to see Roy and Peter catching up with all the news of the last couple of weeks - even if it did slow them down!
If you would like to join us, we meet at the Rock Park side of Barnstaple Square, 10:30 am on a Monday morning. There are several options of walks, depending on ability and then we head in to @the_bikeshed_barnstaple for a lovely cuppa and friendly welcome. The walk is completely free to attend, but you will need to buy your own refreshments in the Bike Shed. Just turn up.
There is some wonderful work happening in the voluntary sector across Northern Devon. Between our group of organisations, we work to support all people living in our communities and ensure everyone is included, valued and welcomed.
North Devon Voluntary Services - NDVS. This is a truly amazing piece of work by The Pickwell Foundation and Wave Wahines CIC and quite a long watch, but very worth it.
Northern Devon leads the way and remains a truly special place to live. Everyone is welcome 💚
Wishing our wonderful long term volunteers @Natasha Austin and @beryledwards7977 big GET WELL SOON wishes. They both underwent significant operations last week, but are bouncing back nicely now.
Ladies, we are looking forward to having you back, and showing everyone how to squat again.
Much love from us all x
Thank you everyone. Never thought I would ever want to do squats, but I can’t wait to get back to them. See you all soon.. 🤗😘
Get well soon miss your smiling face xx
Get well soon both of you. Big hugs
Awww can’t wait to have you back Squatting and keeping us all in check 😊
Get well soon lovely ladies we are definitely missing you both 😘🤗xxx
Speedy recovery both of you, the hub will be missing you both I know, lots of love xxx
💜 What’s on this October with Age Well North Devon! 🧡
Join us for friendly company and community activities:
☕ Pop-in Morning — Tuesdays & Fridays, 10am–12pm at Baptist Church (£3). Raffle on Friday 2 October!
🎲 Afternoon Bingo — Mondays, 2–4pm at Barnstaple Baptist Church (£3).
💬 Pilton Pop-in — Tuesdays, 2–3.30pm at Pilton Church Hall (£3).
🎵 Music Melody — Wednesday 7 October, 2–3.30pm at Barnstaple Baptist Church (£3.50).
📚 Library Talk — Wednesday 21 October, 2–3.30pm Barnstaple Library (£3).
Lunch Clubs - Bookings Essential
🐟 Barnstaple Lunch Club - Fish & Chips — Wednesday 28 October, 12:45–2.15pm at The Catch (£9–£14). Booking essential.
🍛 Ilfracombe Lunch Club at The Carlton Ilfracombe - Thursday 8th October 12:30 - 2pm
☕ Lynton Lunch Club Wednesday 14th October - 12:30 - 2pm at The Greenhouse
🍽️ South Molton Lunch Club 12:30 - 2pm at The Coaching Inn
🪑 Chair Tai Chi — Fridays 2 & 23 October, 2–3.30pm at Baptist Church (£4).
🧘 Chair Yoga — Fridays 9 & 16 October, 2–3.30pm at Baptist Church (£4).
Please note: there is no exercise session on Friday 30 October.
📣 Chulmleigh Lunch Club has been cancelled for October but is returning with a very tasty menu for November.
🚐 Need transport?
Return journeys are available for Tuesday and Friday pop-ins at 55p per mile, plus a £5 booking fee. The booking fee is waived if you receive Pension Credit, and journey costs can be shared among passengers. Transport for other activities may also be available—please enquire.
📞 Activities and bookings: Meryl on 01271 445133
📞 Transport bookings: Leon on 01271 445130
Please share with anyone who would enjoy coming along!
Hello
The way the NHS works is changing, bringing care closer to home. Strategic priorities are long term health conditions and frailty, exactly the things that our clients live with. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and tell them what matters to you. Monday 19th October at Roundswell Community Centre. There are workshops that you can attend, and a survey to complete.
I must say that I don't think that they have considered inclusivity when putting the information out, and I have challenged them as I think they are excluding some of the people that they are supposedly prioritising. They have told me that if you can't access the QR code, you can phone to register and complete the survey. The number is 0800 520 0640. No paper option I'm afraid, but if you need help please speak to us at one of our sessions.
Keep on keeping on; I will be there.
Anita
This looks like a really good event to attend for anyone who would like to increase their understanding of memory loss. Suitable for everyone with interest, just email or phone to book your free place.
Allie Bunyan on 0208 129 5209 or email- allie.bunyan@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Please share your wishes for organ transplant with your families 🙏For some people living with cardiomyopathy, a heart transplant is a life-saving treatment ♥️
In this video, Cardiomyopathy UK Specialist Nurse Emma speaks to Annette and Darren about their transplant journeys.
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlpNN9nkCFM
This #OrganDonationWeek, we're supporting NHS Blood and Transplant in encouraging more people to make and confirm a decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register – and to talk about that decision with their families.
It really can make the biggest difference ♥️
The Vista team is passionate about the benefits of physical activity, and committed to making safe and effective movement available and accessible within our local communities.
With socially based physical activity at its core, Vista clients can access specialist and peer support, thus reducing social isolation in addition to increasing health and wellbeing and maintaining independence.