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. This Survey will remain available for responses for some time to come - click below to respond.
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
20 May Friends of the Bus. Coffee Morning 10.30-12 noon Downderry & Seaton Village Hall Entrance £2.
31 May Community Bus to Torr Abbey, Torquay dep Broads Yard at 9.30am Fare £11.00 + £9.50 for tour. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
7 & 8 June. Community Bus to Royal Cornwall Show. dep Broads Yard at 9.15am. £21.50 plus £10 bus. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
14 June. Community Bus to Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival dep Broads Yard at 11.30am (for 8 hours) £13.00. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
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.
Every Thursday Community Bus to Liskeard. dep 9.30 Broads Yard.* Opportunity to pick up passengers in Polbathic and St Germans at 9.45: also to drop off and pick up at Kernow Mills.
Every 1st Friday in month. Community Bus to Looe dep Broads Yard 11.30 am dep Looe at 3.00pm
10 May Community Bus to Tavistock dep Broads Yard at 9.30am Fare £8.00. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
15 May Community Bus to Truro dep Broads Yard at 9.30am Fare £10.00. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
31 May Community Bus to Torr Abbey, Torquay dep Broads Yard at 9.30am Fare £11.00 + £9.50 for tour. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
7 & 8 June. Community Bus to Royal Cornwall Show. dep Broads Yard at 9.15am. £21.50 plus £10 bus. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
14 June. Community Bus to Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival dep Broads Yard at 11.30am (for 8 hours) £13.00. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
19 June Community Bus to Truro. dep 9.30am Broads Yard £5.00. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
28 June Community Bus to Totnes dep 9.30am Broads Yard £5.00. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
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.
We would be grateful if you would complete this form and share this link with AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE.
The link to the survey can be accessed here:
https://bit.ly/downderryzone Paper copies are available at the Zone.
Thank you for your support and time. The Zone Steering Group
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.parkerviv@aol.com.parkerviv@aol.com.
CRAFT CAFE AND ART GROUP MONDAYS 2pm - 4pm £3 Bring your own project, try one of ours or just come for a cuppa and a chat.
6th May - Closed - Bank Holiday
13th May - Stitched phone/tablet stand
20th May - Open session
27th May - Closed -Bank Holiday
WORKSHOPS with Louise Nichols 10th June - Lino Printing 15th July - Embellishing£12.50 each. Payment in advance needed to secure your place. To book contact:parkerviv@aol.com
NEW MONTHLY EVENING CRAFT SESSION
Thursday 16th May at 7.30pm Donation based and facilitated by Craft Cafe volunteers. Bring along your own projector ideas for crafts you would like to have a go at.
TABLE TENNIS WEDNESDAYS 6pm £2 Friendly group, equipment provided, all abilities welcome. To use the tables at othertimes please contact: parkerviv@aol.com
SCALLYWAGSSchool holiday activities for parents and children. For information about Half Term activities contact leanneronk@yahoo.comwelcome. To use the tables at other times please contact parkerviv@aol.com
FOLLOW BOTH DAG & SCALLYWAGS ON FACEBOOK
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 has launched its Residents Membership Scheme. Open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here
