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
NOVEMBER 2024. SALTASH TUNNEL A major modernisation upgrade on the A38 Saltash Tunnel will begin in the autumn . National Highways have announced that from the start of November the tunnel will be closed in both directions at night; inevitably there will be changing information re times and dates of likely disruption and our Parish Council will be updating information on their dedicated NEWS site here or to view the National Highways website click here
18th Jan 2025. Wurlitza’s Sunrise at the Zone, Downderry, 7.30pm, From Bach and Villa Lobas to Talking Heads, Echo and the Bunnymen, Madness and the Vapors plus original scores, Wurlitza provide unique & enchanting live music to F.W. Murnau's face-paced, silent film of temptation & reconciliation. Great for all ages. TICKETS:Adults - £10; 16-25 - £6; Family (2 adults & 2 children) £25; Under 16s - £4
To purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wurlitza-presents-sunrise-the-zone-downderry-730pmsat-18th-jan-2025-tickets-1109021566359 Or reserve/pay via email: flotsamandjet@gmail.com
19 Jan. Producers Market. Downderry Village Hall. 10.00am - 1.00pm. NB Every 3rd Sunday of the month
2 Feb Road Closure Brenton Road, 8.00am - 15.30 pm. For more details Contact Sunbelt Rentals. 0370 05007092
February PANTO: Beauty & The Beast: Downderry Village Hall Sat. 15 Feb & 1 Sun 16 Feb. doors open 1.30pm for 2.30pm start
20 Feb. doors open 6.30 pm for 7.30pm NB All tickets for 21st Feb and 22nd Feb. SOLD OUT. Ticket prices Adult £9. Child £4.50 Tickets are available from all Village Hall Events and on the web site Downderry and Seaton Village Hall.
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
31 Jan. Community Bus to Emily Hobhouse Museum, St Ive dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £5. Entry and Tour £15. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
28 Feb Community Bus to Trelawney Garden Centre + Lunch then onto Tarquins Gin Distillery. dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £8 plus £15 for tour & tasting. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
18 Jan Bingo at The Smugglers Inn, Seaton from 8pm. Great prizes Minimum £150 Cash Prize . Teams up to 6 people, 5 games for £5. 10 Games for £10. All profits to the Community Bus Assoc
20 Jan. Coffee Morning at The Village Hall to include a mini quiz. Entrance only £3. Raffle & Bric-A-Brac
Message about the future of the Zone
Following the decision of the Methodist Church to put the Zone up for sale, the Zone Steering Group is seeking feedback from residents as part of its bid to gain community ownership of the building as a Community Health & Wellbeing Hub.
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 parkerviv@aol.com
January PROGRAMME
New members are always welcome to our groups
CRAFT CAFE
MONDAYS 2pm-4pm Suggested donation £3
This month’s Crafts: Sunflowers & book covers every week
13th ARTSWELL PROJECT with Helen Round.Creation of a dyed fabric hanging.
20th WATERCOLOURS WORKSHOP with Jennie Boniface £10
To book contact webstersue62@gmail.com
ALSO LOW COST WORKSHOPS
SAT 11TH INTRODUCTION TO QUILTING 10am-4pm
Contact suelangford100@btinternet.com to book
THURS 16TH SLOW STITCH COASTERS with Helen Round
7.30pm-9.30pm Contact parkerviv@aol.com to book
For more information see attachment.
MUSIC CLUB TUESDAYS 10am - 11.30am Donation based. Refreshments & all equipment provided. Join us for singing, ukulele playing or just listening & enjoying. No musical ability or experience required!
TABLE TENNIS WEDNESDAYS 6pm £2. No experience required, all abilities welcome & all equipment provided.
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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
DaSRA Residents Membership Scheme is open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here
