South West Coast Path

I really enjoyed meeting up with director Julian Gray today to discuss Torcross and other stretches that need access improvements and the 40 for40 campaign

Dartmouth Mayflower

Lovely to catch up with Peter Conisbee and the exciting plans for Dartmouth Mayflower 400 celebrations

Totnes Open Meeting

Thank you to everyone who came to last night's public meeting in Totnes, especially to Rev Steve Jones for chairing and PC Geoff Foster for coming to discuss drugs and policing.

BrixFest

Brixham looked great today for BrixFest. I agree with Mitch Tonks who has travelled the world but says the best and freshest fish are landed right here in Brixham

Shoalstone Pool

I absolutely loved joining the wonderful team at Shoalstone Pool to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers who have saved this amazing lido following Storm Emma. Do come and visit!

Quayside Totnes

I was delighted to open Quayside in Totnes today. This kind of supported living changes lives and I am delighted to see Quayside open, accessible to the community and to hear so many compelling and positive stories from residents. Cutting the ribbon with me are Mr and Mrs Hindle.

L-R Paul Watson, MD Guinness Care, Catriona Simons, CEO The Guinness Partnership, and Neil Braithwaite, Chair of The Guinness Partnership Board.

â€ÂéDevon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services

I met with Fee Scott today, the Chief Executive of the ‎Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services to discuss how they support  women aged 13 and over and young men aged 13-25. They also offer limited support to the families, friends and partners of those affected by sexual violence.

Totnes Community Hospital

Thank you to all the health care professionals for their hard work for the Totnes Community

Bob Alfordand the Totnes Caring Team	Totnes Care Team
Social Care Team	Mental Care Team for older people

Bob Alford, Julian Ayrton, Matron Tracey Cunningham and Lee Baxter

Advice Surgery

Thank you to everyone who attended my Advice Surgery today.

Amongst the subjects discussed was the availability of Orkambi and thank you to Jessica, Cathy, Jean and Sarah for their thoughts on this important issue.

Grove School

Thank you to the Devon head teachers, public health, and NHS leaders, who joined myself and Anne-Marie Morris MP at the Grove School for meeting today to discuss education and mental health.

Ageing Well

Thank you to Ageing Well for all you are doing to make it easier for local communities across the Bay to access high quality advice and information. FAIR (Financial Advice, Information & Resilience) was launched today, and is a new advice and information project which will offer a wide range of support for local communities

Fishtek Marine

Absolutely loved visiting Fishtek Marine today, an amazing business based in South Devon making a difference in marine conservation, reducing bycatch and plastic waste in our oceans

Galmpton

Tonight I was Quiz Master at the Manor Inn, Galmpton. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped to make this an enjoyable evening and for their kind donations to Rowcroft Hospice.

Advice Surgery

Thank you to everybody who attended today's Advice Surgery in Totnes.

Slapton

Thank you to local residents, councillors, the Slapton Line Partnership, Devon County Council, and South Hams District Council for coming to today's meeting at Slapton Village Hall, to discuss A379 and the beach management plan.

Social Prescribing

Huge thanks to the great Dr James Mottram and an amazing team for all they are doing for the Kingsbridge community. Loved hearing about South Hams Area Wellbeing and agree social prescribing can make such a positive difference to people's lives.

Kingsbridge Community College

Lovely to be back at Kingsbridge Community College for wide ranging Q&A session with year 13, College Council pupils and to meet Haseeba to share views on the NHS and public health. Thank you to Roger Pope for advice and thoughts on the national and local challenges, finance, mental health and education

TOTSOC

Thank you Paul and Kate from TotSoc for coming to share their views on the draft NPPF and consultation

Totnes Advice Surgery

Thank you to everyone who attended my Advice Surgery today. If you would like to meet discuss any concerns, please telephone 01803 868378 or email nina.smith@parliament.uk for an appointment.

Share Shed

I was delighted to visit the Share Shed in Totnes today and meet with Larch Maxey to hear all about their success. They are currently based at The Network of Wellbeing's office, 16 High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5RY. The Share Shed is a 'library of things' where people can borrow all sorts of useful things, ranging from ladders, drills, carpet cleaners, camping and gardening equipment, sewing machines, and much more! The project enables local people to borrow items at nominal cost so that they don't have to buy them for themselves. The aim is to build a more resourceful community, allowing people to connect with each other and share things they may need just once in a while.

I know that the Share Shed is looking for a new long term home and I would encourage anyone with any ideas about this to get in touch with the team by telephoning 07516 908237 or emailing info@shareshed.org.uk

Marketplace Ministries

It was good to catch up with Lindy Strong and Pastor Mark Hatch at Marketplace Ministries to hear about some of the services they provide, like the Food Bank, and a Drop-In shelter for the homeless.

Police

Thank you to PC Geoff Foster and our local police team for taking the time to discuss the problems that affect the streets of Totnes.

Totnes Advice Surgery

A busy surgery today in Totnes. If you would like an appointment to discuss national, local or personal concerns, please telephone 01803 868378 or email nina.smith@parliament.uk

Grove School

I visited The Grove Primary School today to discuss the issues of school funding and mental health within education.

Barclays Bank

I met with representatives from Barclays Bank to discuss the proposed branch closure in Totnes

South Brent

I visited the South Brent Health Centre and a big thank you South Brent Community Energy Society and Sustainable South Brent for installing solar panels on the Health Centre and for a great meeting with the practice team to discuss taking forward other projects to benefit those at risk of hospital admission.

Salcombe Primary School

I loved my visit to Salcombe Primary School today, and huge congratulations to Francesca and Joey for their fabulous winning posters and to Anna and Ella for campaigning to be the first #PlasticClever school. Great to meet all the pupils, staff and head, Andy Pugsley to hear about their campaign.

Torcross, the Slapton Line and Beesands

Today I visited Torcross, the Slapton Line and Beesands to view the damage from Storm Emma.

Totnes Advice Surgery

This afternoon was another constituency surgery. To make an appointment please call 01803 868 378 or email nina.smith@parliament.uk

GPs and SWAST

This morning I attended a meeting down in Salcombe which brought together GPs and representatives from the South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust to discuss concerns workforce issues, rising demand and service pressures.

Kingsbridge Community College

In the afternoon I went to speak with politics students at Kingsbridge Community College about my work as an MP.

Kingsbridge Gazette

I visited the offices of the Kingsbridge Gazette to have a chat with staff.

Kingsbridge Advice Surgery

Today I held a surgery at Quay House in Kingsbridge. To make an appointment please call 01803 868 378 or email nina.smith@parliament.uk

Brixham

This afternoon, I was in Brixham for a meeting with local stakeholders about suicide prevention.

Advice Surgery

This morning was another busy constituency surgery discussing issues of local and national importance. To make an appointment please call 01803 868 378 or email nina.smith@parliament.uk

Advice Surgey

This afternoon, I held a surgery at my Totnes office. To make an appointment please call 01803 868 378 or email nina.smith@parliament.uk

Riverford Organic Farm

This morning I visited Riverford Organic Farms to discuss the future of agriculture and Brexit.

Totnes Advice Surgery

 I held a surgery at my office above the Totnes Conservative Club. To make an appointment please call 01803 868 378 or email nina.smith@parliament.uk

South Brent Post Office

Today I visited South Brent to discuss how best to retain Post Office services in the village. I was pleased to meet with members of the local community and  from the Parish and District Councils.

Totnes Advice Surgery

Thank you to everyone who attended today's Advice Surgery. If you would like to meet to discuss your concerns please telephone 01803 868378 or email nina.smith@parliament to make an appointment