Sharing, mending and befriending.

In July 2023 Timebank welcomed a new member, Roz. After a little encouragement from her daughter she made contact with Improving Lives Plymouth and Timebank South West to find out what they had [...]

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The power of referrals

We launched Plymstock timebank in April 2023 and since then we have hosted fortnightly social exchanges. Our membership has grown nicely and we have a lovely group. Most of our membership have [...]

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Making the most of our coast.

Timebank have recently been approached by The South West Coast Path Project and invited to participate in the Lottery Funded Coastal Path walks. Gemma, Coast Path Connectors Project Officer, came [...]

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Nikki Street

Timebanking is about reducing isolation, bringing people together, sharing skills, improving wellbeing and increasing confidence. Timebank South West strives to achieve as many of these goals [...]

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Helping neighbours in Ernesettle

Organisational Timebank member St Aidan’s Church contacted us to see if they could use their saved timebank hours to help a neighbour tidy up their garden. We of course said yes! Active [...]

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Ready Steady Cook

Our Efford Timebank group have been getting their bake on in the kitchen at the local Youth Centre. Member Mike had a great suggestion of making some heart shaped biscuits for Valentines Day. The [...]

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Getting stuck in

Stonehouse Timebank have been been getting stuck in to personal projects, helping others and doing their bit for the tree’s in their city of Plymouth. Timebank member Rachel has been putting the [...]

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Timebanking in Barne Barton

Barne Barton & St Budeaux Timebank met in Barnardo’s Plymouth Barn, Kit Hill Crescent, Barne Barton, PL5 1EJ and had great fun making heart-shaped bookmarks, flowers and cards. Just an [...]

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Macrame feathers in Devonport

Devonport members Rowena and Sue were really eager to have a go at making Macrame feathers as a group activity.  These feathers are a really quick and easy make and a great way of using up cut [...]

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Christmas decorations in Devonport

Devonport Timebank members have been looking forward to their Christmas party and wanted to make decorations to adorn the room for their special day. Members upcycled fir cones with glitter, [...]

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