Spending time in nature and getting your hands in the soil is a great way to boost wellbeing, reduce stress, and feel more connected—to yourself, to others, and to the world around you.
This wellbeing gardening group offers a friendly, welcoming space to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening and growing together.
No experience is needed—just a willingness to learn and get stuck in! We’ll provide all the tools and equipment, (though you’re welcome to bring your own gardening gloves if you have them).
Together, we’ll transform the small space outside our head office at the X centre into a beautiful, shared garden full of herbs, fruits, and vegetables—a calming place we can all help create and enjoy!
This session is open to everyone in Devon over the age of 18.
When: Every Wednesday, 1:30pm - 3.:30pm
Where: The X Centre, Commercial Rd, Exeter, EX2 4AD.
How to join this weekly peer support group:
You can enrol into the group once registered on this site by clicking on the group name above, but pre-enrolment is not required to attend so you can just turn up on the day and we can register you there!
How to get there:
Driving: The car parks closest to the Quay such as Cathedral & Quay Car Park are pay and display. Explore other nearby car parks a short walk away from the Quay here.
Public transport: You can use journey planning apps or website like Citymapper or Google Maps to find the best route for you.
Walking: The walk from Exeter Central Station to the Quay takes around 15-20 minutes. Head south-west from the station, following signs for the Quay or the River Exe. You can also use Google Maps or Citymapper for walking directions.
Have a question? Feel free to get in touch with us at: bewell@steponecharity.co.uk or contact us through this site
We look forward to meeting you soon.
The BeWell Toolbox is a series of in-person workshops and courses designed to provide practical self-help and self-management tools to support mental health and wellbeing.
Each week, participants will explore a range of topics, including the 12-week Coping Skills modules, HOPE courses, and more. Sessions will also include opportunities for open discussion and peer support, creating a welcoming space to share experiences, gain insights, and learn from one another.
Each week a different topic or ‘tool’ will be covered and discussed, including strategies that can help reduce the impact of depression and anxiety, offering an insight into an array of coping strategies that can help improve and maintain our wellbeing. We aim to add more tools to your personal wellbeing 'toolbox', and to help keep any skills you may already have ‘well oiled’ so they are at hand and ready to use when you most need them. The group also offers the well-known benefits of peer support, and is a great way to increase connection with others. We look forward to meeting you and please feel free to contact us for details of what we have planned.
Location: The Community Hut, behind St Paul’s Church (accessible at the end of Locarno Avenue) Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2DH.
Date: Every Thursday*
Time 10am to 12.30 pm
Refreshments, toilets and free parking available at the venue.Have a question? Feel free to get in touch with us at: training@steponecharity.co.uk or send us a message via the learning portal.
*occasionally due to staff holiday/sickness the group may not run on a given week so please do contact us if it's your first time to ensure it is running on the week you wish to attend. Thank you.
- Facilitator: Sharon Nott
This in -person wellbeing group is focused around craft, so you can get creative, put your artistic skills to the test and create something. You can just come along for a coffee and a chat, bring your own project, do a puzzle or play a game. We'd love to meet you.
Getting crafty over a cuppa is the perfect way to meet with others who can personally relate to your experiences. Not only is this group supportive, it’s also a lot of fun! Please feel free to contact us for details of what we have planned.
This session is open to everyone in Devon over the age of 18.
When: Every Wednesday, 10am – 1pm
Where: The X Centre, Commercial Rd, Exeter, EX2 4AD.
How to join this weekly peer support group:
You can enrol into the group once registered on this site by clicking on the group name above or click here , but pre-enrolment is not required to attend so you can just turn up on the day and we can register you there!
How to get there:
Driving: The car parks closest to the Quay such as Cathedral & Quay Car Park are pay and display. Explore other nearby car parks a short walk away from the Quay here.
Public transport: You can use journey planning apps or website like Citymapper or Google Maps to find the best route for you.
Walking: The walk from Exeter Central Station to the Quay takes around 15-20 minutes. Head south-west from the station, following signs for the Quay or the River Exe. You can also use Google Maps or Citymapper for walking directions.
Have a question? Feel free to get in touch with us at: bewell@steponecharity.co.uk or contact us through this site
We look forward to meeting you soon.
- Facilitator: Jannine Corby
Tuesday Peer Support Group
Our BeWell Tuesday Peer Support Group meets face-to-face in Paignton each week from 10.00am to 1.00pm.
Location: The Community Hut, behind St Paul’s Church (accessible at the end of Locarno Avenue) Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2DH.
This group is focused around craft, so you can get creative, put your artistic skills to the test and create something, or just have a coffee and a chat. It is the perfect way to meet with others who can personally relate to your experiences. Please feel free to contact us for details of what we have planned.
The group is very supportive but having fun is also a valuable part of the benefits joining this group can offer.
Christmas and New Year Session Information 2024/25
The last Paignton Wellbeing Craft Group of 2024 will be on the 17th December 2024.
The first Session of 2025 will be on the 7th January.
Please Note, the All Welcome Christmas Party will be hosted at the St Pauls Church Scout Hut on Thursday 19th December, between 10am and 1pm. - If you feel able to , please bring a plate of food to share with everyone.
Thank you for your support in 2024.
We wish you a safe and Happy Christmas and New year.
Very best regards
The BeWell@StepOne Team
Have a question? Feel free to get in touch with us at: training@steponecharity.co.uk
Our weekly Men’s Wellbeing Walk is specifically aimed at men to help support their mental health and wellbeing. The Walk, held in association with Bay Walks, Ramblers Wellbeing Walks and Active Devon, runs every Tuesday morning, starting from The Community Hut behind St Paul’s Church in Preston, Paignton (behind St Pauls Church, accessible at the end of Locarno Avenue).
When: Every Tuesday, meet 10.15am , Depart for walk at 10.30am*
Where: Starting and ending from The Community Hut, behind St Paul’s Church (accessible at the end of Locarno Avenue) Preston, Paignton, TQ3 2DH
Length: Roughly 1 hr 30 mins (but can be longer depending on group pace and preferences) .
*PLEASE NOTE: If it's your first time, please don't hesitate to check in via email to ensure the weeks walk hasn't been cancelled, as this can sometimes happen due to walk leader illness for example.
Registering for the walk
Please register on this site and then enrol onto the walk as this will help us get an idea of the numbers to expect, and allow us to notify you of any cancellations due to weather or Walk Leader holiday/illness etc.
If you have any difficulties enrolling, please let us know and we will do all we can to help you to register and enrol.
Further recommendations and walk information:Please remember to bring suitable footwear and clothing. We walk at a gentle pace allowing us to be as accessible as possible for all abilities and will do our best to pace the walk to the needs of our slowest walker where at all possible.
If you do have any physical health conditions that would be adversely impacted by gentle to moderate walking, then please check with your GP before participating. Please also bring a completed ICE card with you in case of emergency.
We look forward to welcoming you.Route: The walk itself starts from the hut behind St Pauls Church, goes up to Hollicombe Park, across Hollicombe headland, down across Preston and Paignton Seafront to Paignton Harbour, and back again.
- Facilitator: Hazel Bates
- Facilitator: Colin George Moor
We are delighted to introduce to you our fortnightly Wellbeing Walking Group in Exeter.
Increasing our activity levels and connecting with others can be a key strategy in lifting mood and reducing anxiety. Joining a walking group can be a wonderful way to start, one step at a time!
Walk Details:
When: Fortnightly on Wednesdays.
Upcoming dates:
- June 11th & 25th
- July 9th & 23rd
- August 6th & 20th
- September 3rd & 17th
Where?: The walk starts and ends at the X Centre, our new Step One HQ, which can be found on Commercial Road, Exeter, EX2 4AD.
Walk Difficulty: Easy (flat, with only a few minor inclines and declines. Paved paths and lowered curbs at crossing points). Toilet facilities and refreshment outlets available on the route.
Distance: Approx 3 miles
If you come along for a walk with us it will also give you the opportunity to have a chat about how you are feeling, and to discuss our range of wellbeing groups, courses, workshops and activities provided by BeWell@StepOne.
Registering for the walk
Please register on this site and then enrol onto the walk as this will help us get an idea of the numbers to expect, and allow us to notify you of any cancellations due to weather or Walk Leader holiday/illness etc.
If you have any difficulties enrolling, please let us know and we will do all we can to help you to register and enrol.
Further recommendations and walk information:
Please remember to bring suitable footwear and clothing. We walk at a gentle pace allowing us to be as accessible as possible for all abilities and will do our best to pace the walk to the needs of our slowest walker where at all possible.
If you do have any physical health conditions that would be adversely impacted by gentle to moderate walking, then please check with your GP before participating. Please also bring a completed ICE card with you in case of emergency.
We look forward to welcoming you.Thankyou for your support throughout 2024.
We wish you a safe and Happy Christmas and New Year.
Walk Route:
- Facilitator: Andrew Tate
We’re excited to highlight our Wellbeing Walking Group in Torquay, held fortnightly and open to all. Starting from the historic Spanish Barn—linked to the era of the Spanish Armada—this scenic walk takes in stunning views of the harbour with its 1,000 berths, enjoyed from a bird’s eye perspective along the pier. The route also includes sights like The Princess Theatre, which opened in the early 1960s, and The Pavilion, a Grade II listed building rich in cultural and historical significance.
Increasing our activity levels and connecting with others can be a key strategy in lifting mood and reducing anxiety. Joining a walking group can be a wonderful way to start—one step at a time!
Walk Details:
Where?: The walk Starts at Spanish Barn, Torre Abbey, The King's Drive, Torquay, TQ2 5JE. We meet in front of it's main doors.
When: Every other Friday.
Upcoming dates:
- June 6th & 20th
- July 4th & 18th
- August 1st, 15th &29th
- September 12th & 25th
Meet at 2pm. Depart: 2.15pm. Finishes: approx. 3.15pm*
Walk Difficulty: Easy (flat, with only a few minor inclines and declines. Paved paths and lowered curbs at crossing points). Toilet facilities and refreshment outlets available on the route.
Distance: Approx. 2.7 miles
If you come along for a walk with us it will also give you the opportunity to have a chat about how you are feeling, and to discuss our range of wellbeing groups, courses, workshops and activities provided by BeWell@StepOne.
Registering for the walk
Please register on this site and then enrol onto the walk as this will help us get an idea of the numbers to expect, and allow us to notify you of any cancellations due to weather or Walk Leader holiday/illness etc.
If you have any difficulties enrolling, please let us know and we will do all we can to help you to register and enrol.
Further recommendations and walk information:Please remember to bring suitable footwear and clothing. We walk at a gentle pace allowing us to be as accessible as possible for all abilities and will do our best to pace the walk to the needs of our slowest walker where at all possible.
If you do have any physical health conditions that would be adversely impacted by gentle to moderate walking, then please check with your GP before participating. Please also bring a completed ICE card with you in case of emergency.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Walk Route:
- Facilitator: Davinia Allbrook
We are delighted to introduce to you our our fortnightly Wellbeing Walking Group in Torquay. On route we will be taking in the sights, sounds and smells of Babbacombe and St Marychurch, which includes a stroll through Tessier Gardens, St Marychurch Precinct and along the beautiful Babbacombe Downs.
Increasing our activity levels and connecting with others can be a key strategy in lifting mood and reducing anxiety. Joining a walking group can be a wonderful way to start, one step at a time!
Walk Details:
Where?: The walk Starts at Cary Park Tennis Club, Cary Ave, Torquay TQ1 3QT. We meet at the entrance to the courts.
When: Every other Friday.
Upcoming dates:
- June 13th & 27th
- July 11th & 25th
- August 8th & 22nd
- September 5th & 19th
Meet at 2pm. Depart: 2.15pm. Finishes: approx. 3.15pm*
Walk Difficulty: Easy (flat, with only a few minor inclines and declines. Paved paths and lowered curbs at crossing points). Toilet facilities and refreshment outlets available on the route.
Distance: Approx 2.2 miles
If you come along for a walk with us it will also give you the opportunity to have a chat about how you are feeling, and to discuss our range of wellbeing groups, courses, workshops and activities provided by BeWell@StepOne.Registering for the walk
Please register on this site and then enrol onto the walk as this will help us get an idea of the numbers to expect, and allow us to notify you of any cancellations due to weather or Walk Leader holiday/illness etc.
If you have any difficulties enrolling, please let us know and we will do all we can to help you to register and enrol.
Further recommendations and walk information:Please remember to bring suitable footwear and clothing. We walk at a gentle pace allowing us to be as accessible as possible for all abilities and will do our best to pace the walk to the needs of our slowest walker where at all possible.
If you do have any physical health conditions that would be adversely impacted by gentle to moderate walking, then please check with your GP before participating. Please also bring a completed ICE card with you in case of emergency.
We look forward to welcoming you.Walk Route
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS
This new wellbeing walk has been made possible thanks to the support of: Step One, Torbay on the Move (Torbay Council), Cary Park Tennis Club and Torquay United Supporters Trust, Ramblers Wellbeing Walks and Active Devon)
- Facilitator: Davinia Allbrook