Downderry and Seaton Residents Association invites local residents to attend its AGM to hear an update from DaSRA on issues of interest to the community. The AGM give members the opportunity to vote for a new Management Committee. Laura Done, who has chaired DaSRA for the last six years is stepping down from that role, and will be seeking election to the Management Committee for the coming year alongside two new members.
As the village embarks on significant investment projects, DaSRA has invited guest speakers to update residents on
The Community Shop
The Village Hall
The Zone
Affordable Housing project
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. This Survey will remain available for responses for some time to come - click below to respond.
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
19 April Bread and Babes Fundraising Auction. at Bewshea's Doors Open: 7.00pm; Auction 8.30pm. Band 9.00pm. Tickets £12.50pm. To book a ticket , contact Michelle Davies 07817 945374 or email bread&babes@gmail.com. Visit Local Links/Community Resources to see latest Auction prizes
21 April Producers Market . Village Hall 10.00am - 2.00pm Support our local producers of cheese, meats, fruit and much more
28th April Road Closure :09:30 to 17:00 hours to allow Outreach work to be completed on the highway. TBC Brenton Road, Downderry. Contact: Sunbelt Rentals - Tel: 0370 0500 792, email: btprioritysurveys@sunbeltrentals.co.uk
31 May Community Bus to Torr Abbey, Torquay dep Broads Yard at 9.30am Fare £11.00 + £9.50 for tour. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
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.
Every 1st Friday in month. Community Bus to Looe dep Broads Yard 11.30 am dep Looe at 3.00pm
26 April Community Bus to St Ives. dep Broads Yard at 9.30am Fare £15.00. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
10 May Community Bus to Tavistock dep Broads Yard at 9.30am Fare £8.00. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
15 May Community Bus to Truro dep Broads Yard at 9.30am Fare £10.00. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
31 May Community Bus to Torr Abbey, Torquay dep Broads Yard at 9.30am Fare £11.00 + £9.50 for tour. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
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.parkerviv@aol.com.parkerviv@aol.com.
APRIL PROGRAMME
CRAFT CAFE AND ART GROUP MONDAYS 2PM-4PM £3. Bring your own project,try one one of ours or just come for a cuppa & a chat.
22nd April Bring your own activity or join a Taster session of Mosaics with Jane
29th April Open session alongside Watercolours Workshop with Jennie Boniface £10 .booking necessary,very few places left.contact parkerviv@aol.com.
NEW MONTHLY EVENING CRAFT SESSION
THURSDAY 18TH APRIL at 7.30pm
Facilitated by Craft Cafe volunteers. Bring along your own project or ideas for crafts you would like try
TABLE TENNIS WEDNESDAYS 6PM £2
Friendly group, equipment provided,all abilities welcome. To use the tables at other times please contact parkerviv@aol.com
SCALLYWAGS School holiday activities for parents & children
THURS 4TH APRIL Seaton Valley Walk with Looe Marine Conservation Group 10am
THURS 11TH APRIL Spring Craft session with Awenek Studio 10am-12noon.
for more information contact leanneronk@yahoo.com or parkerviv@aol.com
FOLLOW BOTH DAG & 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
DaSRA has launched its Residents Membership Scheme. Open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here
