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
27 Oct. The DerryAirs, Downderry's very own Shanty Band, performing at the Crow's Nest. Darite PL14 5JQ. at 4.00pm
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
9 Nov A Night with Downderry Stars Variety Show: 7.00pm. (one night only) at Village Hall. Tickets on sale from 15 October, proceeds to Downderry Community Bus and the Village Hall. Contact Downderry and Seaton Village Hall. or phone Keith or Mandy Smith 01503 250412
30 Nov/1 Dec Downderry Christmas Extravaganza weekend of activities including on Saturday- Children's Lantern Parade leaving St Nics School 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
DaSRA Residents Membership Scheme is open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here
