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Welcome to the website of Downderry and Seaton Residents Association

The Downderry and Seaton Residents Association, DASRA, is a volunteer, non-political and independent group of local residents who act as a forum for residents on matters that affect the local community.

DASRA seeks to represent the interests of the local people of Downderry and Seaton and encourages the active engagement of all residents. Membership of DASRA is open to residents of the villages of Downderry and Seaton (full or part-time residents).

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A Community Shop for Downderry & Seaton?

When Downderry Stores announced it was closing on 4 September 2023 a public meeting was held 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.

In its 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. Negotiations continue to secure a potential site that could accommodate a community shop. Click here to read  the latest developments and to view a first analysis of the Survey. The October/November Newsletter will bring you up to date Click here

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 respond to the QuestionnaireClick here to respond to the Questionnaire

Upcoming events

To promote your organisation's events, send an email here


7 Dec. Whitsand Harmony Choir & DerryAirs concert in aid of Liskeard, Looe & Torpoint Food Bank. Doors open 6.30 pm for 7.30 pm start

9 Dec.Film Night.'Almost Christmas' 6.30pm for 7.30pm start entrance free but donation welcome

15 Dec.Christmas Quiz  at Village Hall. 6.30pm for 7.30 pm start. Tables are for groups of up to 6 only. Entry fee £5 each. There will be a prize for the winning team or details of all events, visit Downderry and Seaton Village Hall. or phone Keith or Mandy Smith 01503 250412

17 Dec.The Zone  Carols at The Zone at 2pm with Whitsand Harmony and Deviock Brass. Followed by mince pie and coffee


Downderry & District Community Bus

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.

Excursions:

9 Dec Fowey Xmas Market dep Broads Yard 9.30am.return fare £8.For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

12 Dec Totnes late night shopping + Xmas Market dep Broads Yard 3pm. leave Totnes at 8.00pm £9. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

Downderry and Seaton Village Hall

For details of all events, visit Downderry and Seaton Village Hall. or phone Keith or Mandy Smith 01503 250412


The Zone

For information about events at the Zone contact Viv Parker by email or on 01503 250519.

Click on Local Links/Community Venues for more details on the Zone

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, as well as monthly Church services. It is also available for one-off bookings. Follow DAG on Facebook

DECEMBER PROGRAMME
Craft Cafe & Art Group Mondays 2pm-4pm £3 bring your own project, try one of our tasters or just come for a cuppa & a chat.
4th & 11th December :Christmas cards, table decorations & wreath making            

18th December Yule Logs.
For more information on these sessions Contact webstersue62@gmail.com
REOPENS 8TH JANUARY with usual session +
EMBELLISHING WORKSHOP  with Louise Nichols  £10
MONDAY 5TH FEBRUARY WATERCOLOURS WORKSHOP £10
to reserve a place on either Workshop please contact parkerviv@aol.com

27 December 12 noon Christmad Dinner OPEN TO ALL. SOUP, BAKED POTATOES & PUDS      
NO CHARGE BUT ANY DONATIONS TO THE FOOD BANK ARE WELCOME
while booking is not essential it would be useful to know if you are coming!
Viv Parker 01503 250519   parkerviv@aol.com     07855 162268

NOT JUST A COFFEE MORNING Wednesdays 10am-12noon £2
Hot drinks, company & activities including table games. For more information contact elsaguilfoyle@gmail.com

TABLE TENNIS  Wednesdays 6pm £2
For more information contact magiluvs2sing@gmail.com

NEXT ACTIVITY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS & PARENTS
SCALLYWAGS ON TUESDAY 2ND JANUARY 10AM-12NOON. CONTACT leanneronk@yahoo.com or follow 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

Residents Membership Scheme

DaSRA has launched its Residents Membership Scheme. Open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here

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