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
SALTASH TUNNEL A major £25 modernisation upgrade on the A38 Saltash Tunnel will begin in the autumn of 2024 until Winter 2025/26.
For more information view the National Highways website click here
STREET LIGHTING
As from 3 February 2025 As part of a County wide initiative, street lights in Downderry and Seaton will be switched off from midnight - 5am .
This initiative will help meet the Council's ambition to become Carbon Neutral by 2030 and will also reduce light pollution. For more information about Cornwall Council's objectives click here
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
19 Feb Community Bus to Truro. dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £10. 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
19 March Community Bus to Truro. dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
24 Feb 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 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
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
February Programme ;
CRAFT CAFE & ART GROUP
MONDAYS 2pm-4pm Suggested donation £3
FEBRUARY PROGRAMME Crafts each week: Glasses case & lavender bags.
17th Visit from Awenek Studio
17th Slow stitching
24th ARTSWELL PROJECT with Helen Round.
Final session-completing the wall hanging.
LOW COST WORKSHOPS
THURS 20TH AROMATHERAPY TASTER with Sarah 7.30pm-9.30pm
SAT 22ND MONOPRINTING with Helen Round 10am-4pm Fully booked but names being taken for the waiting list,contact parkerviv@aol.com or on 07855 162268.
MUSIC CLUB WEDNESDAYS 2pm-3.30pm Suggested donation £3. Join us for playing,singing or just listening & enjoying. No musical ability or experience required! Ukuleles available.
(Not running on Wednesday 19th Feb)
TABLE TENNIS WEDNESDAYS 6pm £2.
No experience needed, all abilities welcome & all equipment provided.
(Not running Wednesday 19th Feb)
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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
