New Love Budleigh Membership Aims to Bring the Community Together
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A new free-to-join community membership designed to help people connect with local clubs, organisations, events and businesses has been launched in Budleigh Salterton.
The Love Budleigh Membership, created by the Love Budleigh team at Budleigh Information Centre (BIC), was officially launched at a packed event at Budleigh Public Hall on Friday 24 July. The launch attracted residents, local businesses, charities, clubs and community organisations, with attendance exceeding expectations and the hall reaching full capacity.
The event, sponsored by the East Devon District Council Community Grant Fund, celebrated the launch of the new Love Budleigh Membership and included guest speakers, including David Reed MP, who welcomed and supported the initiative. This was followed by a complimentary community buffet and the opportunity to meet with the Love Budleigh Team and sign up to the new Membership.
Volunteers at the Budleigh Information Centre developed the idea for the Love Budleigh Membership after recognising that many people want to become more involved in community life but are often unsure where to start. Funding from the Co-op Local Community Fund helped turn the concept into reality.
The membership is free to join for anyone aged 18 or over who loves Budleigh and wants to become more involved in local life. Members will receive information about community events, activities and opportunities to meet new people, discover local clubs and societies, support local businesses and enjoy everything Budleigh has to offer.
By encouraging people to participate in organised activities together, the initiative aims to help tackle loneliness, strengthen community connections and make it easier for people to take the first step into something new.
The scheme also provides opportunities for local clubs, charities, community groups and businesses to introduce themselves to new audiences by organising events and activities for members. These could include taster sessions, talks, workshops, demonstrations, guided walks, social events or exclusive member offers.
Approved events will receive free promotion through the Love Budleigh website, the monthly Budleigh Salterton Newsletter, Love Budleigh's Facebook page and Budleigh Information Centre. In return, participating organisations are asked to provide a benefit for Love Budleigh Members, whether through exclusive events or added value at public events.
A spokesperson for Love Budleigh said:
"Budleigh has an incredible range of clubs, organisations, businesses and volunteers, but many people simply don't know what's available or feel unsure about getting involved. The Love Budleigh Membership has been created to make those connections easier, helping people discover new opportunities, make friends and become part of our thriving community."
Anyone interested in joining the Love Budleigh Membership can sign up online or collect an application form from Budleigh Information Centre.
Local organisations, clubs and businesses are invited to get involved by organising an event for Love Budleigh Members. Visit the Love Budleigh website to find out more, submit your event online, or contact the Love Budleigh team to discuss your ideas.
For more information and to view available events, visit www.lovebudleigh.co.uk/love-budleigh-membership or call into Budleigh Information Centre.
Love Budleigh would like to thank all those who attended the Love Budleigh Membership Launch Party.
Special thanks to the guest speakers who spoke about their support for the new initiative and represented just a few of the many clubs and organisations connected with our town:
Jen Mills - Shop Budleigh
Marc Jobson - Seachange
Ben Honey - Budleigh Salterton Art Club
David Reed MP
Bill McDermott - Budleigh Community Workshop
Judith Morgane - Coop (Member and Cooperative Engagement)
Martyn Evans - Budleigh Music Festival
Thanks also to caterers Mandy Butcher and Milena, and bar by Wet The Whistle.
The Love Budleigh Membership, created by the Love Budleigh team at Budleigh Information Centre (BIC), was officially launched at a packed event at Budleigh Public Hall on Friday 24 July. The launch attracted residents, local businesses, charities, clubs and community organisations, with attendance exceeding expectations and the hall reaching full capacity.
The event, sponsored by the East Devon District Council Community Grant Fund, celebrated the launch of the new Love Budleigh Membership and included guest speakers, including David Reed MP, who welcomed and supported the initiative. This was followed by a complimentary community buffet and the opportunity to meet with the Love Budleigh Team and sign up to the new Membership.
Volunteers at the Budleigh Information Centre developed the idea for the Love Budleigh Membership after recognising that many people want to become more involved in community life but are often unsure where to start. Funding from the Co-op Local Community Fund helped turn the concept into reality.
The membership is free to join for anyone aged 18 or over who loves Budleigh and wants to become more involved in local life. Members will receive information about community events, activities and opportunities to meet new people, discover local clubs and societies, support local businesses and enjoy everything Budleigh has to offer.
By encouraging people to participate in organised activities together, the initiative aims to help tackle loneliness, strengthen community connections and make it easier for people to take the first step into something new.
The scheme also provides opportunities for local clubs, charities, community groups and businesses to introduce themselves to new audiences by organising events and activities for members. These could include taster sessions, talks, workshops, demonstrations, guided walks, social events or exclusive member offers.
Approved events will receive free promotion through the Love Budleigh website, the monthly Budleigh Salterton Newsletter, Love Budleigh's Facebook page and Budleigh Information Centre. In return, participating organisations are asked to provide a benefit for Love Budleigh Members, whether through exclusive events or added value at public events.
A spokesperson for Love Budleigh said:
"Budleigh has an incredible range of clubs, organisations, businesses and volunteers, but many people simply don't know what's available or feel unsure about getting involved. The Love Budleigh Membership has been created to make those connections easier, helping people discover new opportunities, make friends and become part of our thriving community."
Anyone interested in joining the Love Budleigh Membership can sign up online or collect an application form from Budleigh Information Centre.
Local organisations, clubs and businesses are invited to get involved by organising an event for Love Budleigh Members. Visit the Love Budleigh website to find out more, submit your event online, or contact the Love Budleigh team to discuss your ideas.
For more information and to view available events, visit www.lovebudleigh.co.uk/love-budleigh-membership or call into Budleigh Information Centre.
Love Budleigh would like to thank all those who attended the Love Budleigh Membership Launch Party.
Special thanks to the guest speakers who spoke about their support for the new initiative and represented just a few of the many clubs and organisations connected with our town:
Jen Mills - Shop Budleigh
Marc Jobson - Seachange
Ben Honey - Budleigh Salterton Art Club
David Reed MP
Bill McDermott - Budleigh Community Workshop
Judith Morgane - Coop (Member and Cooperative Engagement)
Martyn Evans - Budleigh Music Festival
Thanks also to caterers Mandy Butcher and Milena, and bar by Wet The Whistle.
7/26/2026
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