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World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: Suicide Is Preventable, and You Are Not Alone
This World Suicide Prevention Day, discover why today matters, how to access support if you are feeling suicidal and how Hayley's CIC can guide you.

Kiana Van Kempen
Sep 103 min read


Second Hand September 2026: Shop Pre-Loved at Hayley's CIC
Fast fashion comes at a huge cost to our planet, but choosing pre-loved clothing can make a real difference. Discover why Oxfam's Second Hand September campaign matters and how Hayley's CIC in Williton is helping make sustainable fashion affordable, stylish, and community-focused. Every second-hand purchase reduces waste, extends the life of quality clothing, and supports a local Community Interest Company that's giving back.

Kiana Van Kempen
Sep 33 min read


The Courage to Begin: How One Small Shop Became a Community Hub
At our community hub, new beginnings happen every day. From creative workshops and wellbeing groups to volunteering and shared connection, we’ve built more than a shop; we’ve created a place where people belong. This is a story about courage, creativity and taking the first brave step, even when the outcome is uncertain. Because sometimes the most important thing we can do in life is begin.

Kiana Van Kempen
Aug 133 min read


Introducing Unwrap & Yap: The New Blind Date Book Club Coming to Hayley's CIC
It started with one absurd audiobook and one simple thought: “I need people to talk to about this.”
What began as a desperate attempt to escape a reading rut soon turned into something much bigger - a cosy, community-driven book club built on mystery reads, real conversations, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
Discover how one unexpected recommendation inspired Unwrap & Yap, the brand-new “Blind Date with a Book” club coming to Hayley's CIC.

Sophia Bywater-Jones
Aug 64 min read


Happiness Happens Month: Simple Ways to Find Joy Every Day
Life isn’t always easy, but happiness can still be found in the little things. This Happiness Happens Month, discover uplifting facts, feel-good science, and simple everyday moments that can boost your wellbeing. From the world’s happiest country and smiling quokkas to creativity, connection, and community, explore how small acts of joy can make a big difference and why happiness truly happens when we take time to notice it.

Kiana Van Kempen
Jul 303 min read


How Volunteering After Retirement Helped Me Find Purpose, Friendship and Connection
Discover how volunteering can transform retirement after retirement, bringing friendship, purpose, wellbeing, and new opportunities. Through her work with Hayley’s CIC, Jax shares how giving back to the community has helped her build meaningful connections, develop new skills, and find renewed fulfilment. Learn why volunteering may be one of the most rewarding chapters of retirement.

Jax Glass
Jun 13 min read


What is a Community Interest Company (CIC) - and why it matters!
In 2025, Hayley’s proudly became a Community Interest Company (CIC), reinforcing our commitment to supporting the community of Williton and West Somerset. As a CIC, our focus is on creating positive social impact, with profits reinvested back into the business to benefit the people we serve. From affordable pre-loved fashion in our boutique to creative workshops and welcoming wellbeing groups, Hayley’s CIC exists to bring people together, reduce isolation, and help our commun

Kiana Van Kempen
Mar 52 min read
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