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Backsford Farm, Bickleigh.

At our meeting today I mentioned a speaker from the DFWI meeting last month: here are the details as published in an earlier blog post 

Andrew Hughes gave us a very interesting talk about his work at Backsford Farm, Bickleigh. He mentioned that they run tours of the garden he has created, alongside his wife’s cream teas. (Special note made of this!) https://www.backswood.co.uk/nature-garden-1

A grand day out in November?

 Buckfast Abbey is  feeling festive.

A Devon tradition returns, and this year it is the biggest event the Abbey has ever held.

From Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 November, over 90 stallholders fill the grounds at Buckfast Abbey for the annual Christmas Market. Handmade gifts, festive food, carols, and three days of Christmas at the Abbey.

Free parking. Entry just £1 per person.

News! News! News!

 From our Membership Secretary and the committee:

Potential new members.  We have recently updated our Web page, which you might find interesting.  Details are at https://devon.thewi.org.uk/find-wi/brixham
We do have a few spaces for new members, so please email us at brixham@devonwi.org.uk
We will ask a few of you to come as visitors to see if you like us. If you are unsuccessful,  we will contact you too.

From NFWI

1. For this week only, the Women’s Institute (WI) is taking part in the Women & Girls Match Fund with Big Give to raise funds for our No More Violence Against Women campaign.  

 

We’re over the moon that we’ve already raised over £1,000 🎉 

 

We’ve got an incredible £10,000 to unlock and we need your help. Until 13 October 2026, all donations are being match funded by Big Give, meaning we could raise £20,000 to help end violence against women and girls.  

 

With just one week to reach our target, every gift counts.  

 

Here’s how you can help:  

 

·         Share the WI posts from your personal or WI pages 

 

o    Facebook 

o    LinkedIn 

o    Instagram 

 

·         Tell your family, friends, colleagues and communities to encourage them to donate. 

 

We're working to equip women and communities with the knowledge and confidence to recognise domestic abuse, challenge stigma and speak up. Together, we can help end violence against women.  

 

Thank you for helping this campaign reach more people. 

 

What’s on for the week beginning 12th October

 Go on, go mad! Treat yourself and join in with something you haven’t tried before! 

World Mental Health Day - 10th October

 Dogs for Health

World Mental Health Day- Saturday

This week, we’re focusing on the wonderful role therapy dogs can play in supporting mental health.

Our four-legged friends can provide comfort, reduce stress and anxiety, and help people feel more connected.

Encourage social interaction

Provide companionship and emotional support

Help create a calm and welcoming environment

Bring smiles, comfort and a sense of connection

Sometimes, a wagging tail and a gentle cuddle can make a real difference.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s remember that connection matters — and sometimes our best listeners have four paws.