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· Community ·
Wellbeing sessions, lunch clubs, networking and more — the community side of Black Ivory.
· The Idea ·
Not everything that happens at Black Ivory starts with the piano. We've made a deliberate choice to open the room to the community during the quieter parts of the week — mornings, early afternoons, Tuesday evenings — for groups that want somewhere better than a church hall without the price tag of a private hire.
We're building a weekly calendar of wellbeing sessions, social lunches, networking mornings and specialist groups. Some are run by us. Most are run by people we trust, in a space we're proud to offer them. If what you're reading sounds like something you'd come to, you're who this is for.
· Every Week ·
Recurring sessions running every week. Come once to see if it's for you.
Every Tuesday · 10am–12pm
A friendly, informal support group for anyone navigating menopause. Run by local health practitioners with decades of experience. Free attendance, coffee included.
Every Thursday · 12pm–2pm
A properly cooked lunch, a glass of something, and good company. For anyone who fancies a reason to get out of the house in the middle of the week. £12 per head.
Every Tuesday · 6pm–8pm
Torbay's most civilised business networking evening. No pitches, no membership fees — just good people in a good room. Complimentary first drink.
1st & 3rd Wednesday · 10:30am
Led by a qualified nutritionist. Talks on seasonal eating, gut health, stress and nutrition. £8 per session or £40 for the six-session block.
Last Friday monthly · 2pm
A quiet, informal space for anyone who's lost someone. No agenda, no pressure — just a cup of tea and people who understand. Run in partnership with Rowcroft Hospice.
Monthly · Sunday morning
Fresh coffee, pastries from a local bakery, the Sunday papers and the piano playing quietly in the background. Open to everyone. Pay for what you order.
· Special Event ·
22 August 2026. The whole room open to wellness and health practitioners.
On 22 August, Black Ivory becomes a wellness fair for the day. Traders, coaches, therapists and practitioners are welcome to book a stall — this is a relaxed, curated event in an unusual venue. The kind of day where conversations actually go somewhere, in a room that encourages people to linger.
We're looking for practitioners working in health, nutrition, movement, mental wellbeing, beauty, complementary therapies — anything that fits the spirit of the day. Stall spaces are available at a flat fee. Numbers are limited by the size of the room.
· Run Something Here ·
If you run a group, class, workshop or regular gathering and you're looking for a space in Paignton that's a step above the usual options — speak to us. We're open to the right conversations.