Introduction

Side by Side is a small supported volunteering project, offering a variety of work opportunities to people living and recovering from Mental Ill-health. We are involved in lots of community based activities and also provide valuable social opportunities. Please have a look at what Side by Side does and if you are interested in joining or using our services, please contact the Project Coordinator.

What we Do

The Admin Team

We meet two afternoons at our base in Honiton where we photocopy, collate leaflets and newsletters, and organise mailouts for a variety of voluntary and community organisations. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, tea and healthy snacks are an essential part of our sessions. We are also running a number of craft sessions and hope to sell our creations at local events. If your organisation would like to use our services, please contact the Project Coordinator.

The Escot Events

Every Wednesday morning, we go to the beautiful grounds of Escot House and participate in a variety of activities including tool recycling, willow sculptures, grounds maintenance, green wood working and enjoying being in an outdoor environment. For more information, click here

Canonteign Falls

In partnership with the Devon Wildlife Trust, we are working at the site of England's highest waterfall to create a forest garden. Activities include: Tree and hedge planting, willow sculptures, step building and walks around this fantastic location.

Other Activities

We are also involved with a number of other projects, including creating garden spaces at RIO, allotment and gardening work as well as continuing our Beach Cleans at Branscombe. If you have a project you think Side by Side could help you with, please contact Liz

Social Activities

Once a month, we have a group social activity. This could be visiting a local tourist attraction, having a facial or massage, going for a tea and cakes at a local cafe. For instance, in March 2006, we went to Cockington Court in South Devon and we will be visiting Buckfast Otter and Butterfly Sanctuary. These activities are subsidised to our volunteers. Every activity aims to enable us to enjoy ourselves, have fun and provide opportunities to learn new skills and build up self-confidence. To see photos of our activities.