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Mayor’s Annual Report 08.04.15

The Valiant Soldier Museum and Tourist Information Centre will be open from Wednesday 25th March until the end of October 2015:- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays 12.30 – 4.30pm Wednesday, Saturday and Bank Holiday Sundays 10.30am – 4.30pm Admission: Adults £4.00, Children £2.00, Seniors £3.50, Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children) £10.00 […]

Volunteer gardening sessions will be held in the community garden situated behind the Town Hall on the second Sunday of every month from 2.00pm. At the moment volunteers with skills such as carpentry and conservation work are particularly needed for fencing work, repairs to a bench and managing the pond. Please bring your own gloves […]

The Library is hoping to start two classes after Easter which will include:- General computer literacy, run by LearnDevon (day time) Basic internet skills, run by local volunteers (four classes Thursdays 6.00 – 7.00pm) Please contact Angela at the Library if you are interested on 01364 642638 during opening hours- Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays 10./00am […]

Unfortunately due to unforeseen delays the SOS weekend for Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March 2015 has been postponed. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered, we’re really grateful for your enthusiasm. We still need your help! Thanks The Friends of Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool

13 March 2015 Dear Cllr Gribble, Re: Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool Following the Town Council meeting held on 11 March 2015 please be advised that Buckfastleigh Town Council is dismayed and disappointed by the recent actions of Teignbridge District Council with regards to the transfer of the swimming pool to the Friends of Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool […]

Most people’s impression of what a councillor does is that they just attend council meetings and nothing could be further from the truth. The duties and pleasure, of being a local councillor are many and varied, however it is the ordinary day to day contact with local people in their own community that is the […]

Bite size sessions in volunteer management. Recruitment & retention of volunteers – 26 March from 12 noon to 2.00pm at Heathfield Community Centre, Heathfield, Newton Abbot Good practice around finding and keeping volunteers. £10.00 with refreshments – bring your own lunch Supporting & supervising your volunteers – 22 April from 9.15am to 11.15am at St […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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  

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 […]