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
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 or to view the National Highways website click here
8 Nov. Following numerous complaints relating to inconsiderate and unsafe parking, particularly by visitors over holiday periods, the Parish Council has been successful in securing funding for 3 new sections of Double Yellow lines in Downderry. These are now in public consultation until 29 November 2023. For more information please visit:
https://www.deviockparish.org.uk/yellow-lines-consultation/
30 Nov/1 Dec Downderry Christmas Extravaganza weekend of activities including on Saturday- Children's Lantern Parade leaving St Nicolas Church at 3.30pm; arriving approx 4.15pm at Bewshea's for Carols around the Christmas Tree with Whitsand Harmony Choir, the Switching on the village Christmas LIghts and the arrival of Santa. The DerryAirs will be performing at Bewshea's at 7.00pm/7.30pm. The Christmas Fair is open throughout the weekend 10.00am to 6,00pm at the Village Hall. For details of all events, visit Downderry and Seaton Village Hall. or phone Keith or Mandy Smith 01503 250412
4 Dec. Fundraising concert in aid of Liskeard, Looe and Torpoint Food Bank with Whitsand Harmony and The DerryAirs, Village Hall - 7.00pm for 7.30 start
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
30 Nov Fundraising for the Community Bus Charity Quiz, Smugglers, Seaton. at 8.00pm Shuttle Bus from Broads Yard. 6-7.30 pm. £3 return
4 Dec Community Bus to Exeter dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £12. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
6 Dec Community Bus to Looe dep 11.30am Broads Yard. return fare £4. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
10 Dec Community Bus to Totnes Late Night Xmas Shopping dep 3.30pm Broads Yard. Leaves Totnes 8.30pm return fare £9. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
13 Dec Community Bus Carkeel Shopping and Tamar View Garden Centre dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £5. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
NB 20 Dec No excursion to Truro
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.
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
DECEMBER PROGRAMME
Crafts each week: Felt holly leaf hanging & Morsbags
Also Create a Willow Angel by booking with magiluvs2sing@gmail.com
9th Dec Make a table decoration with Ruth
16th Dec Artswell Community Project with Helen Round creating an indigo dyed wall hanging.
MUSIC CLUB
TUESDAYS TO 17TH DECEMBER & FROM 7TH JANUARY 10am-11.30am Donation based. Refreshments & all equipment provided. Join us for singing, ukulele & listening. No musical ability, instruments or experience required! Walk ins most welcome.
TABLE TENNIS
WEDNESDAYS TO 18TH DECEMBER & FROM 8TH JANUARY 6pm £2
All welcome. All equipment provided & no experience needed.
Contact magiluvs2sing@gmail.com
THIRD THURSDAY EVENING CRAFTS
16TH JANUARY 7.30pm Donation based, refreshments provided.
Helen Round will offer a taster session on Indigo dying in addition to putting together the wall hanging which is near completion. To book a place contact parkerviv@aol.com or on 07855 162268
DIGITAL TOGETHER SESSION
FRIDAY 6th DECEMBER 11.30am-1pm Donation based.
General support to boost your confidence in using online services in a friendly supportive environment.
To book a place contact parkerviv@aol.com or on 07855 162268
NEW FOR SPRING 2025
LOWCOST SATURDAY WORKSHOPS INCLUDING:
Quilting, Mono printing, Indigo Dying & Sashiko
For more information contact parkerviv@aol.com or on 07855 162268
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL.
THANKS FOR SUPPORTING DAG,HOPE TO SEE YOU IN 2025
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 Residents Membership Scheme is open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here
