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
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
26 July Community Bus to Cornish Lavender Farm. dep Broads Yard at 9.30am. Fare for Tour/ Tea £10 plus £12 for Bus. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
9 Aug Community Bus to Totnes dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £9. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
14 & 15 Aug Community Bus to view Fireworks Competition, from Mount Edgcumbe dep 8.00pm Broads Yard. return fare £4. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
21 Aug Community Bus to Truro dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £10 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.
The link to the survey can be accessed here. Paper copies are available at the Zone.
Thank you for your support and time. The Zone Steering Group
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 CAFE AND ART GROUP MONDAYS 2pm - 4pm £3 Bring your own project, try one of ours or just come for a cuppa and a chat.
NEW PROJECT starting on Monday 22ndJuly 2pm-4pm, alongside our other activities we’ll be starting a NEW ArtsWell Project.
Come along & play with colour to help create a fabric door curtain/banner for DAG at the Zone. We will start by using our local landscape as inspiration; experiment with watercolours & paper collage to inspire design.
We are very pleased to be able to offer this ArtsWell project facilitated by Helen Round who will be with us for further monthly sessions finishing in January.https://www.helenround.com/
Helen will be with us on 23rd September, 28th October, 25th November, 16thDecember & on into January.
Welcome, One & All-dip in & out of sessions or come along for all of them!
No fee for this project; donations welcome.
Contact webstersue62@gmail.com for more information
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TABLE TENNIS WEDNESDAYS 6pm £2 Friendly group, equipment provided, all abilities welcome. To use the tables at other times please contact: parkerviv@aol.com
SCALLYWAGSSchool holiday activities for parents and children. For information about activities 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 has launched its Residents Membership Scheme. Open to all households in Downderry and Seaton Read more here
