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 for a full breakdown of the result
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
16 May Community Bus to Music Festival Dartmouth
Dep time Broads Yard. 11.00am. Return fare £12. 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
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
19 May Coffee Morning at The Village Hall 10.30 - 12 noon to include a mini quiz. Entrance £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
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 (not open on Bank holidays) 2pm-4pm Suggested donation £3
Activities on offer each week - book cushions. All welcome.
Bring your own projects, try one of ours or just come for a chat & a coffee.
IN ADDITION
Monday 12th First of 8 Monthly sessions with Awenek Studio- Sketchbook Social. £5 2pm-4pm
For further information contact webstersue62@gmail.com
MONDAY 2ND JUNE D.A.G.'s Annual General Meeting 2pm
This will include an update from members of the Zone Steering Group on the progress made in purchasing of the building for the community to be run as a health & Wellbeing Hub. More information to follow.
LOW COST WORKSHOPS IN MAY
Saturday 17th May 10am-1pm Willow Workshop making a Bird Feeder or Veg basket £7.50
Thursday 29th May 7.30pm-9.30pm
Introduction to essential oils & make your own roller blender with Moya £5
Saturday 31st May 10.30am - 3.30pm Shibori with indigo Workshop with Helen Round £10
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 29th May 10am-12noon Kite making at the Zone followed by flying them in Tanver Yate field £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.
DaSRA Residents Membership Scheme is open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here
