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 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
8 Aug Community Bus to Totnes. Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
14 Aug Community Bus to view Fireworks Competition View from Mt Edgcumbe. Leave Broads Yard at 8.00pm £5.
20 Aug Community Bus to Truro Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
26 Sept Community Bus to Trevibban Mill, Vineyard and Orchard. Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return Bus Fare £12. Price for Tour & Tasting TBA. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
24 Oct. Community Bus to Davidstowe Airfield Museum and Cheese Maker Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return Bus Fare £11 . Price for Visit TBA. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
13 Aug Tea, Biscuits and mini quiz at Village Hall 10.30am - 12 noon. £3
2nd Aug 2025. Message from the DAG Team - Deviock Activities Group.
Hi Everyone
As you are probably aware the Zone will sadly be closing on Tuesday 12th August & we are very grateful to the Anglican Church down the road for welcoming any of the groups who wish to relocate there.
As from Wednesday 13th all DAG groups will move there along with all Dance sessions - Jill's & Emma's, the W.I. & Bread and Babes
The Methodists are refusing to sell to the Steering Group, even though they had agreed that we were their preferred purchaser.They have never been told how much they wanted for it. The Group continues to fight & have not given up hope for a future purchase.
If you have not yet signed the petition please do so.
DAG in August is only open for the Awenek Workshop on 11th for which people have pre-booked.This is at The Zone
DAG in September will be St Nics
Dates & times will be publicised shortly.
Thank you for your support for DAG & we hope to see you at our new home.
The DAG team.
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
DaSRA Residents Membership Scheme is open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here
