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
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
10 Sept Tea, Biscuits and mini quiz at Village Hall 10.30am - 12 noon. £3
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 Aug 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.
Deviock Activities Group is now operating from St Nics Church, just down the road from the Zone,opposite the school.We are still in communication with the Methodists about buying the Zone. In the meantime we are very grateful to our Anglican friends for making space for us.
Please note there are some changes to days & times for our groups.
We hope you will be able to continue to support our activities & encourage friends to come too, as new members are always welcome.
CRAFT CAFE & ART GROUP MONDAYS 10AM-12NOON from 8th September. £3
Bring your own project or try one of ours.
Monday 15th Awenek Workshop Please confirm your place with webstersue62@gmail.com
TABLE TENNIS WEDNESDAYS 6PM from 3rd September £2
No experience necessary,equipment provided.
MUSIC CLUB THURSDAYS 2.15PM - 3.45PM from 4th September £3
Ukuleles,guitars & voices. Beginners most welcome. All for fun!
For more information contact parkerviv@aol.com or follow us on facebook.
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
