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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

17 June. DerryAirs Shanty Band. Fundraising concert in support of RNLI  7.30pm at East Looe Lifeboat Station. Click here for more information

Downderry & District Community Bus.

Click here to visit Downderry & Seaton's website : www.dscombus.com

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

30 May Community Bus to Looe
Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £4. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944. NB No Bus to Looe on 1st Friday in June - 6 June

6 & 7 June Community Bus to Royal Cornwall Show.
Dep 9.15am Broads Yard. Entry TBA plus £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

13 June. Community Bus to Totnes
Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

18 June. Community Bus to Dartmouth Rover Cruise  
Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. ruise fare TBA plus bus £12. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

25 June. Community Bus to Truro.
Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

18 July. Community Bus to Cornwall Gold, Porthreath. Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £12.Pre-order lunch. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

Friends of the Community Bus - fundraising events

19 June. Summer Afternoon Tea at The Village Hall 3.00pm - 5.00pm £10.

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

Click here to view The Zone's Summer Programme

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    2pm-4pm        Suggested donation £3
Bring your own projects or just come for a chat & a drink
2nd June 2pm-3pm  Annual General Meeting  All welcome crafts,hot drinks & cakes after.
With information from the Zone Steering Group.
Activity on offer each week from 9th is Resin Art Plaques/stones  


9th June  Sketchbook Social Workshops run by Awenek Studio 2pm-4pm  £5
16th June Lino Printing Workshop with Louise Nichols 1.30pm-4.30pm £12.50
30th June Bluebell Art Workshop with Jennie Boniface 1.40pm-4.40pm £10
For further information contact webstersue62@gmail.com
MUSIC CLUB
WEDNESDAYS 2pm - 3.30pm Suggested donation £3 Refreshments  provided.
Join us for singing, playing an instrument or just listening & enjoying. No musical ability or experience required, this is just for fun! For more information contact parkerviv@aol.com

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

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                        For information on school holiday activities for children & their parents
                            contact leanneronk@yahoo.com

                                                             

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


Residents Membership Scheme

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

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