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When was the last time a business account made you feel something, rather than just presenting you with something to buy...
08/10/2026

When was the last time a business account made you feel something, rather than just presenting you with something to buy?

Our recent fundraising market reminded me just how powerful community can be. We took the collaborative route with as many stallholders as we could fit in the time we had, turning their stories into shared posts.

Over the weeks, those posts picked up around 15,000 views, and each one introduced us to people we might not have reached on our own. The best bit? It didn’t even feel like marketing; it felt like a community rooting for each other!

It’s easy to forget that social media is meant to be social. Instagram especially is built for it, with collabs, story mentions, and tags all designed to bring people together. Personality and personal stories are what people actually stop for. Selling is part of a good strategy, of course, but it’s only one part of it.

Most of us don’t buy the first time we see something. We notice it, come back, have a little look around, and wait until it feels right. Community is often what keeps us coming back. It won’t suit every business in the same way, but almost every business has people it could be lifting up: suppliers, clients, neighbours, partners.

Is there a person or a business you’d love to celebrate this month? 👇

We thought Sunday couldn't get any better. Then Steve from The Arena Torquay offered to top our total up to £1,000 for R...
06/10/2026

We thought Sunday couldn't get any better. Then Steve from The Arena Torquay offered to top our total up to £1,000 for Rowcroft Hospice 🥹💛

Sunday's Wellness & Artisan Indoor Market was our first event like this, and we genuinely couldn't have done it without Steve, Dan, Josh and the whole Arena team.

They'd hosted a huge event the night before, worked a very long shift, and still helped us turn everything around and welcome everyone through the doors.

Thirty local makers, creatives and wellness professionals. More than 166 visitors. £775 raised, and now, thanks to Steve, £1,000 for Rowcroft Hospice

That generosity means so much, not just to us, but to Rowcroft and the people they care for across South Devon. Thank you to Steve, Dan, Josh and everyone at The Arena for trusting us with the space and taking our total even further.

If you're planning an event in Torquay, you know who to call 😉https://www.arenatorquay.com/

06/10/2026

Here’s just a little from behind the scenes this weekend.
There was no videos of the actual yoga because well I just forgot.

I don’t want to ban innocents from the internet, I want to keep it alive. Id rather ban people with dark intentions who hate women and children. I don’t want to shelter my son from the world, I want him to learn how to shine his light so bright the darkness can’t come close. That’s what we do in our family we shine, we grow and we love hard. We Work together and play together.

My son gets to see his mum building something special, he gets to tell his kids, I used to see my mum get on stages even when she was scared and she did it anyway.

Also to mention last week my son practically ran his own little yoga class, what a dream. Allowing kids to be who they truly are, to have them around and in the school of life. Kids should never have been told to be seen and not heard what a disgusting attitude, kids should be shining bright and we should be honouring them.

Thank you life for a weekend of learning and teaching! The community is strong and I’m just excited for the growth and the future.
Thank you to everyone for a beautiful event and this opportunity for a great cause.


Today’s the day 💛We’re so excited to finally welcome you to our Wellness & Artisan Indoor Market at The Arena Torquay a...
04/10/2026

Today’s the day 💛

We’re so excited to finally welcome you to our Wellness & Artisan Indoor Market at The Arena Torquay all in support of
Rowcroft Hospice

Come along from 1pm and spend the afternoon browsing brilliant independent businesses, with everything from art and jewellery to artisan goodies, wellbeing businesses, sound healing and more.

Our wellness stage kicks off from 1.30pm, starting with Joanna from Holistic Health Coach for Women and her session, Could Your Cycle Be Your Superpower?

And don’t forget the raffle at 4.30pm. We have so many lovely prizes up for grabs, generously donated by our stallholders and wellness professionals, so there are going to be some very happy winners.

📍 The Arena, Torwood Street, Torquay
🕐 Sunday 4th October, 1–5pm
💛 Free entry
🎟️ Raffle drawn at 4.30pm

Come for a browse, discover some brilliant local businesses, enjoy the wellness activities and help us raise as much as we can for Rowcroft Hospice.

Healthy skin isn't just about what you put on it. It's about understanding itMeet Rosie, another lovely stallholder join...
03/10/2026

Healthy skin isn't just about what you put on it. It's about understanding it

Meet Rosie, another lovely stallholder joining us this Sunday! She owns Serene Skin Solutions, a skin clinic here in Torquay.

Rosie specialises in advanced skin treatments, with a focus on helping people understand their skin and get healthy, long-term results rather than quick fixes.

When we asked her why she wanted to be part of the market, she told us this...

"Rowcroft is such an important part of our local community. The work they do to support people and their families through incredibly difficult times is something I really value."

So if you've ever had a question about your skin, Sunday is your chance to come and say hello 💛

📍The Arena, Torquay
📅 Sunday 4th October, 1–5pm
Free entry | Family-friendly

All stall fees and donations on the day go directly to Rowcroft Hospice
Share this with a friend who's always asking about skincare 😜

One more day to go and this is the bit where it starts to feel real 🥹When Olivia, Jess and I first talked about putting ...
03/10/2026

One more day to go and this is the bit where it starts to feel real 🥹

When Olivia, Jess and I first talked about putting on a market for Rowcroft, we had no idea how many amazing local people would say yes.
It's truly felt so special co-organising and getting to know the makers and wellness practitioners behind each stall, and we want to introduce you to them before Sunday.

So let us introduce Emma, the artist behind EmmaJo Art 🎨

Her stall is full of charcoal portraits, bright Torbay seascapes, prints, cards and her 2027 "Views Around Torbay" calendar. She'll also be on our Wellness Stage from 4–4.45pm with a session called Calm in the Chaos.

But what really stayed with me was her answer when we asked what Rowcroft means to her:

"My partner's mother lived her final weeks in Rowcroft, and both my parents passed in similar hospices. The understanding, support and caring given during this time made a difference to those difficult days... we need to ensure hospices are able to stay open, and if that means we need to constantly be raising funds so they can continue their work, then so be it."

That's exactly why we're doing this 💛

Come and say hello to Emma on Sunday. I promise it's worth it.
📍 The Arena Torquay
📅 Sunday 4th October, 1–5pm
Free entry | Family-friendly

All stall fees and donations on the day go directly to Rowcroft Hospice
If you know someone who'd love a Sunday afternoon like this, please share it with them.

Every piece Sharon makes starts on a Devon beachMeet the maker behind Ginger's Coastal Shell Studio. Sharon collects the...
02/10/2026

Every piece Sharon makes starts on a Devon beach

Meet the maker behind Ginger's Coastal Shell Studio. Sharon collects the shells herself, hand-paints each one in soft pastels or brighter coastal colours, then arranges them individually onto canvas.

Which means no two pieces are ever exactly the same. From small gifts to bespoke pieces in colours to suit your home, each one is made by hand.

And like so many of the makers joining us, she has her own reason for wanting to support the day.

When we asked, Sharon told us that supporting Rowcroft through the event feels really special, and that she's proud to be part of something helping such an important local charity.

So when you're wandering around on Sunday, come and say hello to Sharon and take a closer look at the shells that started life on our own Devon coastline 💛

📍The Arena Torquay orquay
📅 Sunday 4th October, 1–5pm
Free entry | Family-friendly

All stall fees and donations on the day go directly to Rowcroft Hospice

Share this post with anyone who might like to pop down on Sunday 😜

Meet Ashleigh, the artist behind Holuna Art.Ashleigh is a watercolour artist inspired by the ocean, marine life and her ...
02/10/2026

Meet Ashleigh, the artist behind Holuna Art.

Ashleigh is a watercolour artist inspired by the ocean, marine life and her love of travel and the natural world. Look closely at her work, and you'll spot harbour porpoises, grey seals, lobsters, jellyfish and all sorts of shells.

What we love is where those paintings end up. Her originals become prints, cards, stickers, mugs, notebooks, accessories and even swimwear, plus commissions if you've got something particular in mind.

She also runs watercolour workshops and children's art sessions, so Holuna is about much more than the products. It's about sharing her love of art and the ocean with other people.

On Rowcroft, Ashleigh said it beautifully: it's a charity that provides important care and support to people and their families at incredibly difficult times, and she's pleased to be part of a market that supports such a meaningful local cause while bringing independent businesses, artists and the community together.

Come and have a browse, and maybe pick up something for Christmas while you're at it. 👀

📍 The Arena Torquay
📅 Sunday 4th October, 1–5pm
Free entry · All stall fees and donations go directly to Rowcroft Hospice

For Jenna, the Wellness & Artisan indoor market is about much more than selling her products. 💜Jenna is the founder of M...
01/10/2026

For Jenna, the Wellness & Artisan indoor market is about much more than selling her products. 💜

Jenna is the founder of MIRRI, a Devon-based wellbeing and self-care brand centred around essential oils and the small rituals they can inspire.

Her connection to Rowcroft is a very personal one.

Three years ago, Jenna’s best friend sadly lost her mum, and Rowcroft were there throughout, helping to keep her comfortable while also supporting the family through an incredibly difficult time. This year, she is dedicating her involvement in two Rowcroft events to her best friend’s mum, so being part of the market means a great deal to her personally.

MIRRI was created to bring the benefits and enjoyment of aromatherapy into everyday moments, encouraging people to pause, breathe and reconnect with themselves. Selfcare looks different for everyone, which is why she wants to create products and gentle rituals that people can make their own, in a way that feels natural to them.

Jenna hopes MIRRI can grow into more than a collection of products too, becoming a space where wellbeing and community come together, with shared stories, local voices and reminders that we’re all finding our own balance.

We’re really looking forward to welcoming Jenna and MIRRI to the market, and helping her support a cause that means so much to her.

📍The Arena Torquay
📅 Sunday 4th October, 1-5pm
Free entry, with stall fees and fundraising supporting Rowcroft Hospice

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