Sharon Nelson

10/10/2026

We’re ’live’! We’d so appreciate your follow, likes and comments. We’d also really appreciate as many people as possible completing our short questionnaire on www.oldfordehouse.org.uk. Thanks so much 😀💕🙏

09/10/2026

I would love your support, please.

I’m currently leading a huge project and the official social media launch is at 10am tomorrow morn 😬

I’d really appreciate you following and liking an Instagram and page for Old Forde House and engaging by liking or commenting whenever possible. It helps with reach and metrics apparently!

Thank you SO much 😊💕🙏xx

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A new dawn for Old Forde House. ✨
Shape its future. Share your ideas using the link below to our Community Form 👇

29/09/2026

There is so much wisdom held within the body, if we learn how to listen.

Kinesiology offers a beautiful way of reconnecting with that inner knowing — tuning into the body–mind connection, recognising when the nervous system is out of balance, exploring where stress or dis-ease may be held, and learning to trust the subtle signals our bodies are giving us.

It is also a wonderful way of deepening intuition and becoming more aware of the relationship between our physical, emotional and energetic selves.

I know Lizzie and Judith personally, and they are both wonderful, intuitive teachers. A day spent in their company, learning, exploring and reconnecting with the wisdom of your own body, is certainly a day well spent.

A lovely opportunity to slow down, listen within and trust a little more deeply in what your body already knows 😊💕

25/09/2026

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An inspiring new dawn for Old Forde House.

Something exciting is happening at Old Forde House in Newton Abbot!

After several months of work behind the scenes, a small dedicated team has secured a moratorium allowing time for public consultation, business planning and feasibility assessment, with the intention of submitting a bid to Teignbridge District Council to secure a long term financially viable future for Old Forde House as a South Devon destination to be proud of.

The ambition is to protect and celebrate the important history, heritage and character of Old Forde House and it’s 8 acres, while restoring it as a ‘home’ once again — not for one individual, one family or one organisation to have the monopoly, but as an inclusive community-owned asset through a proposed Old Forde House Community Benefit Society.

At the heart of the vision is an intention to raise the profile and value of small businesses and self-employed within the TQ Postcode area — recognising the important role they play in supporting health and wellbeing, creating jobs and opportunity, attracting visitors, strengthening the local economy and helping places thrive.

The team is currently being facilitated by independent local consultants Sharon Nelson and Russell Cunningham, bringing together experience across business, health, the VCSE sector, analytics, hospitality and strategic development, with a shared focus on collaboration, sustainability and creating strong local ecosystems.

We would love to hear your thoughts on the future of Old Forde House — whether that is sharing its history and your memories, suggesting ideas for its future use, or highlighting the small businesses, organisations and local people you would love to see championed, supported or getting involved.

We are also beginning to widen the team helping with the practical work of developing the bid, so if you have skills, experience or simply an interest in getting involved, please reach out. You can do that via the Old Forde House page or via email to [email protected]. We will soon be launching a website landing page and an Instagram page so watch this space!

Do join us on this journey. You’d be most welcome. 💙

04/07/2026

RE TORBAY HOSPITAL

In a professional capacity, I have been asked a few times recently what my stance is on the current situation surrounding Torbay Hospital. This is it:

I don't work from hearsay or gossip, however convincing it may sound. I work from evidence, facts and transparency. That's how I've always approached complex issues and it's how I'll continue to approach this one.

A lack of communication creates uncertainty. Uncertainty creates rumours. Rumours create fear. That doesn't help the public or the people working within our NHS.

If significant changes are genuinely being proposed, then they should be evidenced. If they're not, then that should be made equally clear. Either way, people deserve openness and honesty.

I'd encourage anyone with an interest in this issue to read the available documents, ask difficult questions, keep a paper trail and distinguish clearly between what is fact and what is speculation. There is nothing wrong with challenging organisations. In fact, it's often necessary. But those challenges should be based on evidence wherever possible.

One sentence can completely change public perception. Saying "Pathology is closing" is very different from saying "There are discussions about relocating pathology services." Precision matters, especially when people's health and livelihoods are involved.

I also believe that every meeting relating to significant public decisions should be properly recorded. Unanswered questions should be noted, followed up and, where appropriate, shared publicly. Transparency builds trust.

If someone doesn't answer a question, there are usually only two possibilities. They don't know the answer, in which case they should find out or direct you to someone who does. Or they do know the answer but choose not to answer. If that's the case, it's very reasonable to ask why.

This isn't about taking sides. It's about making sure that public debate is based on evidence, openness, accountability and respect for the people who are ultimately affected.

I will always challenge where I believe challenge is needed, but I'll do so fairly, proportionately and in pursuit of the truth.

I challenge, but only for the good of all.

Have a great weekend 😊💕

27/06/2026

I went to the Heart Campaign meeting at The Grand on Wednesday eve and there appears to be a lot of confusion, lack of transparency, worry, and alleged hidden agendas at play with plans around Torbay Hospital.

Not dealing with facts adds to hearsay, miscommunication, increased anxiety (ironically) and more. Facts are indeed hard to come by when you have a Freedom of Information (FOI) dept within Torbay Council not providing appropriate FOI in its entirety, when you have wider organisations, demographics and sectors either not directly invited, not aware that there is space at the table or not even aware that all this is going on.

We have many organisations supporting the health and wellbeing sector in Torbay. What was the reason for not one of the VCSE sector organisations being at this meeting on Wednesday, including representation from Torbay Local Motion? Not one member of Torbay Council’s public health team was there. Apparently the ICB was invited but didn’t attend and are being allusive.

So many questions remain answered. And I always say one thing to that; if a question is asked of you and you don’t know the answer, you can find out or signpost. If you won’t answer the question, there is something to hide. I’ve asked many questions of a few orgs and individuals whilst living and working in Torbay over the years and it’s made them very uncomfortable and they in turn then offer nothing but silence and brand people ‘negative’ for challenging.

Thankfully, the world is changing. I truly believe that. More and more people are waking up to what’s really happening around them. How we’re being controlled, misled, manipulated. If something doesn’t feel right to you, question it. Or walk away from it. Whatever you need to do to preserve your own health and wellbeing. That in turn supports the NHS which is sadly now at crisis point, firefighting crisis not only externally but internally.

Preventative health and wellbeing is paramount now more than ever. True community, grassroots-led, honest support of small businesses - not just the larger ones who ‘play the game’ or are able to put the biggest envelope on the table!

The latter is not a world I want to be a part of. I want one full of heart - that’s the real heart campaign 🙂💕

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22/06/2026

The next Newton Abbot Repair Café takes place this Saturday 27th June here at The Cwtch Hub CIC

This is all about bringing people together to repair instead of replace. Reducing waste, sharing knowledge and helping to make things last longer.

We’re always looking for more volunteer repairers who would love to help out with this! Refreshments will be provided throughout they day.

Please message us if you’d like to get involved or fill in the form at www.thecwtchhub.co.uk/repaircafe

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22/05/2026

Join me for an inspiring, fun-filled morning developing your intuition. Intuition is our inner voice, the true heart of who we are, striving to give us answers if only we’d listen. On this workshop we’ll be talking mind/body connection, signs, prompts, and you’ll experience some great exercises to push your intuitiveness working with others! Comment, message or email ([email protected]) to book your place today. You can also visit website to reserve your spot. Joining instructions will be heading out this weekend! See you there 😀💕 Saturday 30 May, 9:30-12:30, The Tribe, TQ6 9LH