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Welcome to the website of Downderry and Seaton Residents Association

The Downderry and Seaton Residents Association, DASRA, is a volunteer, non-political and independent group of local residents who act as a forum for residents on matters that affect the local community.

DASRA seeks to represent the interests of the local people of Downderry and Seaton and encourages the active engagement of all residents. Membership of DASRA is open to residents of the villages of Downderry and Seaton (full or part-time residents).

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DOWNDERRY STORES

When the owners of Downderry Stores announced the shop was closing on 4 September 2023, DaSRA convened a public meeting on 17 July when residents voted for a Steering Group of local residents to be formed to assess the viability of a community shop opening in Downderry. An important first step was to gather the views of residents on if/how they would use and/or support such a shop so a questionnaire was delivered to every household in the Deviock parish.

ts first months, the Steering Group has developed its own website, Facebook and email system and a bi-monthly Newsletter , with funding from DaSRA's Community Fund. In Jan 2024, Downderry Community Shop was formally registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a Mutual Benefit Society. Negotiations continue to secure a potential site that could accommodate a community shop. Click here to read  the latest developments

A range of alternative sites in Downderry have been set up to offer essentials - newspapers collections; a range of groceries: post office outreach service; Nut Tree newsletter: Paul Bray Butcher delivery. Click here to find details

Click here to respond to the Questionnaire




Upcoming events

SALTASH TUNNEL A major £25 modernisation upgrade on the A38 Saltash Tunnel will begin in the autumn of 2024 until Winter 2025/26.

  • The works will help keep journeys safe, reliable and reduce the risk of unplanned closures.See below for the latest updates

For more information  view the National Highways website click here

4 March :  Twelve new speed cameras are to be installed along a six-mile stretch of the A38 in Cornwall as part of a £750,000 road safety scheme.

National Highways said safety issues had been identified on the road between Carkeel roundabout and Trerulefoot.

It said 10 average speed cameras and two spot cameras would be installed "in the coming months" and they would monitor new 30mph (48 km/h) restrictions at Landrake and Tideford. Twelve new speed cameras are to be installed along a six-mile stretch of the A38 in Cornwall as part of a £750,000 road safety scheme.

5 April Deviock Activities Group at The Zone 10.00am - 4pm. Mono Printing with Helen Round - opportunity to experiment with mono printing techniques using nature as inspiration to create one-off pieces. Please bring an apron & something to carry your work home in. All materials provided. Charge of £20 non refundable. Donation to DAG welcome on the day. To book: contact parkerviv@aol.com

28 April DaSRA AGM at the Downderry & Seaton Village Hall. Doors Open at 18.45 for 7.15 start in the Village Hall.

Downderry & District Community Bus

For timetable and booking details click here or phone Bev Brighton Mon - Fri 9.00am -5.00pm on 01503 250944

Every Tuesday Community Bus to Plymouth dep 9.30 Broads Yard. return fare £5.

Every Thursday Community Bus to Liskeard. dep 9.30 Broads Yard. return fare £4.

Every 1st Friday in month. Community Bus to Looe dep Broads Yard 11.30 am dep Looe at 3.00pm .return fare £4.00

Community Bus Excursions

2 April Community Bus to Exeter  dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £12. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

4 April Community Bus to Looe  dep 11.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £4. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

11 April Community Bus to Totnes  dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £9. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

16 April Community Bus to Truro  dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

25 April Community Bus to St Ives dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £15. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

9 May Community Bus to Tavistock dep 930 Broads Yard. Return fare £8. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

16 May Community Bus to Music Festival Dartmouth   dep time Broads Yard. TBA. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

21 May Community Bus to Truro dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

Friends of the Community Bus - fundraising events

17 April Coffee Morning at The Village Hall to include a mini quiz. Entrance only £3. Raffle & Bric-A-Brac

Downderry and Seaton Village Hall

For details of all events, visit Downderry and Seaton Village Hall. or phone Keith or Mandy Smith 01503 250412

The Zone

Message about the future of the Zone

Following the decision of the Methodist Church to put the Zone up for sale, the Zone Management Group is working towards gaining ownership of the building as a Community and Wellbeing Hub. In December 2024 Cornwall Council endorsed their ambitions with a grant of £80,000 from the county's Community Investment Levy  (CIL) Fund. To find out more about plans for the future of the Zone, contact : zonedownderry@aol.com

For information about events at the Zone contact Viv Parker by email or on 01503 250519

DEVIOCK ACTIVITIES GROUP (DAG)  At the Zone (Downderry Methodist Church). A wide range of regular activities take place at the Zone including exercise classes, craft sessions, W.I, Coffee Morning, Table Tennis, Bread & Babes Parent & Toddler Group and Children's Dance. It is also available for one-off bookings. Follow DAG on Facebook. For more info contact Viv Parker at parkerviv@aol.com

CRAFT CAFÉ & ART GROUP

MONDAYS (not open on Easter Monday)     2pm-4pm        Suggested donation £3

Activities on offer each week  - marbling. All welcome.

Bring your own projects, try one of ours or just come for a chat & a coffee.

COMING SOON!   Monthly sessions with Awenek Studio- Sketchbook Social.

For further information contact webstersue62@gmail.com

LOW COST WORKSHOPS IN APRIL

Thursday 17th April 7.30pm - 9.30pm Willow Swallow making £5

Saturday 17th May 10am - 1pm Willow bird feeder & veg basket making   £7.50

Limited places so book early. Contact parkerviv@aol.com to book.

MUSIC CLUB

WEDNESDAYS 2pm - 3.30pm Suggested donation £3 Refreshments included. Join us for singing, playing an instrument or just listening & enjoying. No musical ability or experience required! New members always welcome.For more information contact parkerviv@aol.com

TABLE TENNIS

WEDNESDAYS   6pm - 7pm    £2. A friendly group, no experience needed, all abilities welcome & all equipment provided.  For more information contact magiluvs2sing@gmail.com

SCALLYWAGS

THURSDAY  10th April 10am-12noon Easter Fun  £3.50 per child £5 per family

For more information contact leanneronk@yahoo.com

Follow DAG on Facebook & The Zone's Facebook page for all the activities happening there.

Seaton Community Butterfly Garden. Meets every Tuesday morning. Volunteers wanted to join a team committed to maintaining this area within Seaton Country Park, For details contact webstersue62@gmail.com


Residents Membership Scheme

DaSRA  Residents Membership Scheme is open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here

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