Monthly Archives: February 2015


Grants and Donations awarded by Buckfastleigh Town Council for 2014/15

The Town Council is pleased to advise that a total amount of £9,185.00 has been awarded to the following beneficiaries from 1st April 2014 to 31st March 2015:- The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal The Bungalow Youth Project The Orchard Millennium Green Trust Buckfastleigh Primary School The Community Care Trust Buckfastleigh Methodist Church The Clockwork […]


Press Release – Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool

  Buckfastleigh Town Council would like to thank and congratulate the members of the Friends of Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool for all their hard work with regards to the contents of the following press release:- Buckfastleigh Open Air Pool awarded £75,000 of funding from Sport England Date: 20/02/15 Buckfastleigh Open Air Pool is the latest organisation […]


Friends of Ashburton Railway Station

Could a railway return to Ashburton? Public meeting to be held at St. Lawrence Chapel, Ashburton on Saturday 28th February at 6.30pm. A presentation will be made by the Friends of Ashburton Station to explain the potential benefits of preserving the opportunity to incorporate a railway within the Chuley Road Masterplan. www.friendsofashburtonstation.co.uk


Stagecoach Customer Service Champions

20th February 2015 Media information: for immediate release STAGECOACH CALLS ON BUS PASSENGERS TO NOMINATE THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE CHAMPIONS • Customer Service category part of Stagecoach Group Champions Awards • Cash prizes for passengers who enter winning staff member • Awards also recognize success in safety, environment, health, innovation and community • Customer nominations can […]


Public Notice

Dear Residents, It has been brought to the attention of the Town Council by the Environment Agency that although some residents are only too keen to help in times of emergency, please do not put yourself at risk! Attention should be drawn to the debris screen located at Hosking Court, Strode Road, Buckfastleigh. The public […]


Become a Skatepark Ambassador

Be a part of the Park you love. Have a voice? Get involved! Level 1 accredited Community Skatepark Ambassadors Award Join SK8SAFE at The Lodge Indoor Skatepark, Wharfe Road, Newton Abbot on Saturday 9th May 2015. For further information contact Sarah: 07973741454/sarah@sk8safe.com  


The Orchard Millennium Green Trust – Press Release

By the community, for the Community The Orchard Millennium Green is a humble, community space located in the small, South Devon town of Buckfastleigh, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. The Orchard Millennium Green Trust will be hosting its Annual Town Meeting on Friday 20th February at Buckfastleigh Town Hall from 7:30pm. The event […]


Tough Choices – Public Transport Review

Devon County Council is launching a consultation on proposals to save £1.7 million from its public transport budget. The savings are to help meet the £50m budget reduction required by Government spending cuts. To read the proposals and join the debate about the future of public transport in Devon, visit:- toughchoices.co.uk For more information, or […]