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
SALTASH TUNNEL A major £25 modernisation upgrade on the A38 Saltash Tunnel will begin in the autumn of 2024 until Winter 2025/26.
For more information view the National Highways website click here
National Highways said safety issues had been identified on the road between Carkeel roundabout and Trerulefoot.
It said 10 average speed cameras and two spot cameras would be installed "in the coming months" and they would monitor new 30mph (48 km/h) restrictions at Landrake and Tideford. Twelve new speed cameras are to be installed along a six-mile stretch of the A38 in Cornwall as part of a £750,000 road safety scheme.
Here's a comment from the Chair of local campaign group, Safe38, James Millidge:
“Safe38 are delighted that average speed cameras and speed reduction measures are shortly to be delivered on the A38 between Carkeel and Trerulefoot. Studies show that average speed cameras and lower speed limits make a huge difference to road safety.
“That is why they are so vital on this section of road that historically has had a stubbornly high KSI (killed and seriously injured) rate three times the national average, and so many hazards for drivers to navigate.
“Safe38 have campaigned for this for over 7 years and to see them now set for delivery in just a matter of months rather than years is fantastic news for the residents and visitors of South East Cornwall.
29 March Downderry & Seaton Village Hall OPEN DAY. Come and see details of the building project to improve the facilities at the Village Hall 11.00am to 3pm.
5 April Deviock Activities Group at The Zone 10.00am - 4pm. Mono Printing with Helen Round - opportunity to experiment with mono printing techniques using nature as inspiration to create one-off pieces. Please bring an apron & something to carry your work home in. All materials provided. Charge of £20 non refundable. Donation to DAG welcome on the day. To book: contact parkerviv@aol.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
19 March Community Bus to Truro. dep 9.30am Broads Yard. return fare £10. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
28 March Bodmin Gaol, Immersive Tour, discounted lunch- menu available, prebook . Entrance & Tour £18 + £8 bus. For details and booking phone Bev Brighton 01503 250944
17 March Coffee Morning at The Village Hall to include a mini quiz. Entrance only £3. Raffle & Bric-A-Brac
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
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
March Programme
CRAFT CAFÉ & ART GROUP
MONDAYS 2pm-4pm Suggested donation £3
Activities on offer each week - door stops. All welcome.
Bring your own projects, try one of ours or just come for a chat & a coffee.
For further information contact webstersue62@gmail.com
LOW COST SEWING WORKSHOPS with Sue Langford
SATURDAY 15TH 10am - 4pm Roulade Workshop
& THURSDAY 20TH 7.30pm - 9.30pm EPP to make a pin cushion or needle cases,
(see attached promotion) For more information contact suelangford100@btinternet.com
ALSO: EMERGENCY FIRST AID TRAINING
SATURDAY 22ND MARCH 9am – 5pm
& a second MONOPRINTING WORKSHOP with Helen Round
SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 10am-4pm (for new people only)
For more information contact parkerviv@aol.com
Please note- limited places, so early booking needed for all workshops
MUSIC CLUB
WEDNESDAYS 2pm - 3.30pm Suggested donation £3 Refreshments included. Join us for singing, playing an instrument or just listening & enjoying. No musical ability or experience required!
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
Follow DAG on Facebook & The Zone's Facebook page for all the activities happening there.
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
