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 visit Downderry & Seaton's website : www.dscombus.com
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
25 June. Community Bus to Truro. Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
30 June Public Meeting: Downderry Community Shop Update: at 7.30pm in Village Hall.
11 July Community Bus to Tavistock . Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £8 . For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
16 July Community Bus to Truro. Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
18 July. Community Bus to Cornwall Gold, Porthreath. Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £12.Pre-order lunch. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
8 Aug Community Bus to Totnes. Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
13 & 14 Aug Community Bus to view Fireworks Competition from Mt Edgcumbe. Leave Broads Yard at 8.00pm on both days. £5.
20 Aug Community Bus to Truro Dep 9.30 Broads Yard. Return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
9 July Tea, Biscuits and mini quiz at Village Hall 10.30am - 12 noon. £3
Message about the future of the Zone
Following the decision of the Methodist Church to put the Zone up for sale, the Zone Management Group is working towards gaining ownership of the building as a Community and Wellbeing Hub. In December 2024 Cornwall Council endorsed their ambitions with a grant of £80,000 from the county's Community Investment Levy (CIL) Fund. To find out more about plans for the future of the Zone, contact : zonedownderry@aol.com
Click here to view The Zone's Summer Programme
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. For more info contact Viv Parker at parkerviv@aol.com
CRAFT CAFÉ & ART GROUP
MONDAYS 2pm-4pm Suggested donation £3
Bring your own projects or just come for a chat & a drink
Activity on offer each week from 9th is Resin Art Plaques/stones
30th June Bluebell Art Workshop with Jennie Boniface 1.40pm-4.40pm £10
For further information contact webstersue62@gmail.com
MUSIC CLUB
WEDNESDAYS 2pm - 3.30pm Suggested donation £3 Refreshments provided.
Join us for singing, playing an instrument or just listening & enjoying. No musical ability or experience required, this is just for fun! For more information contact parkerviv@aol.com
TABLE TENNIS
WEDNESDAYS 6pm £2. A friendly group, no experience needed,
all abilities welcome & all equipment provided.
For more information contact magiluvs2sing@gmail.com
SCALLYWAGS
For information on school holiday activities for children & their parents
contact leanneronk@yahoo.com
Follow DAG on Facebook & The Zone's Facebook page for all the activities happening there.
DaSRA Residents Membership Scheme is open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here
