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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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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 respond to the Questionnaire


From 9 Sept 2024 . In order to reduce waiting time, Cornwall CounciL is trailing a NEW BOOKING SYSTEM at the Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Saltash (also in Newquay)
Book online.
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/tip
or phone 0300 1234 141


Upcoming events

13 Oct  Film Night at Village Hall. JUDY. For many people, Judy Garland’s story is the story of Hollywood: a natural talent who grew up in front of the movie camera, the pressures of fame that consumed her and the tragedy she eventually met. To reserve seats use the contact details below or just turn up on the night.    Doors open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start.. Donations welcome

NOVEMBER 2024. SALTASH TUNNEL A major modernisation upgrade on the A38 Saltash Tunnel will begin in the autumn . National Highways have announced that from the start of November the tunnel will be closed in both directions at night; inevitably there will be changing information re times and dates of likely disruption and our Parish Council will be updating information on their dedicated NEWS site here

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. return fare £5.

Every Thursday Community Bus to Liskeard. dep 9.30 Broads Yard. return fare £4. * 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 .return fare £4.00

Community Bus

11 Oct Community Bus to Totnes dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £9. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

16 Oct Community Bus to Truro dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £10 For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

25 Oct Community Bus to Dartmouth Food Festival; dep 9.30am Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

1 Nov Community Bus to Looe. dep 11.30am Broads Yard. return fare £4. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

8 Nov Community Bus to Tavistock dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £8. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

20 Nov Community Bus to Truro dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £10 For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944

24 Nov - Sunday -Community Bus to Wadebridge Christmas Fair dep 9.30am Broads Yard return fare £8. 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

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.

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

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

CRAFT CAFÉ & ART GROUP   MONDAYS 2pm-4pm  Suggested donation £3
October month’s crafts on offer each week - autumn wreaths & key hangers.
Special additional activity this month:
28TH ArtsWell Project session with Helen Round. Come along and take part in a monthly community project to help create a fabric door curtain/banner for DAG at The Zone. Facilitated by Helen Round monthly to January.  https://www.helenround.com/ Today we will be indigo dying natural fabrics.
contact webstersue62@gmail.com for more information

MUSIC CLUB  TUESDAYS   10am-11.30am Singing, ukulele, song writing or just listening. Donation based. Refreshments available.No musical ability or experience needed!  contact parkerviv@aol.com for more information.

TABLE TENNIS   WEDNESDAYS  6pm    £2.
All  welcome, all equipment provided & no experience needed.For more information contact magiluvs2sing@gmail.com

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES in OCTOBER
AN INTRODUCTION TO FACEBOOK & WHAT’S APP run by Cornwall Rural
Community Charity on WEDNESDAY 9TH 11.30am – 3pm  Light lunch.
No previous experience necessary.
Places still available contact parkerviv@aol.com 07855 162268 to book

THIRD THURSDAY EVENING CRAFTS AT 7.30PM
OCTOBER 17TH  ArtsWell Project: Indigo dying of natural fabrics with Helen Round another opportunity to contribute to our door hanging/ banner. Donation based with refreshments. No previous experience needed, all equipment provided. Booking not essential but helpful to ensure adequate resources.  contact parkerviv@aol.com for more information.

SCALLYWAGS    THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER
HALLOWE’EN WORKSHOP 10AM-12NOON
For primary school aged children & their parents. contact leanneronk@yahoo.com

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 Residents Membership Scheme is open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here

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