Buckfastleigh Town Council

Pinocchio - Family Workshop in Buckfastleigh Library
2018-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Buckfastleigh Library, Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Learn to make simple marionettes from recycled materials. Begins with a short reading from Pinocchio.
Part of Devon Libraries Summer Reading Challenge. Reserve a place here

Cookery and Lunch Club
2018-07-25 10:00 - 12:30, 2018-08-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2018-08-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Learn recipes to make at home – impress your friends and family. Get familiar with ingredients and work together to produce a delicious lunch to share. Then take a recipe sheet home to try it out there.
Cooking from 10 am to 12 noon, then a shared lunch.
Open to unaccompanied children aged 8 years and older. Children aged 6 or 7 years may attend if accompanied by an adult.
Booking essential. Reserve your place here

Moor Fun Inflatables
2018-07-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-01 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Bouncy castle and other inflatable fun in the Town Hall. No need to book, just drop in.

Finance Committee
2018-07-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Agenda (Published 5 working days before the meeting)
Minutes (available after approval at next meeting)

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Moving Sound
2018-07-26 11:00 - 12:30 | Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Join us for a forest feast of sound, song, movement, story and play. Spread your wings, meet other birds on the way, as we fly to places close and far away. Who will you meet? How will you greet? Weave your words and moves into this wondrous land of magical sounds and songs from around the world. Come on this enchanting journey of exploration, discovering different movements and sounds along the way.”
This workshop is suitable for children aged between 5 and 12 years old and their parents/carers. Reserve your place here

Make your own Juggling Balls
2018-07-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Make a set of juggling balls and learn to juggle with them! Other circus skills may also be available!
Led by Tom Parker
Minimum age 5 years. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Reserve a place here

Last Summer Parkour Session
2018-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Come and join in the last session of parkour with cool Kyle. All the usual running, jumping, flipping action!
Minimum age 7 years. No need to book – just drop in. You need to be signed in by an adult please

All Ages Youth Club
2018-07-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Buckfastleigh Youth Club
Kids – bring your adults along to a special youth club session and show them how to have some fun! All the games and fun of the youth club. Maybe your parents went there themselves when they were your age?
Time for a trip down memory lane? See you there!
Minuimum age 6 years. No need to book, just drop in.

Pengelly Caves Virtual Reality Day
2018-07-30 10:30 - 14:00 | William Pengelly Cave Studies Centre, Russets Lane, Buckfastleigh
The University of Birmingham’s Human Interface Technologies Team joins forces with Pengelly Caves Trust to demonstrate a range of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Drone projects, many undertaken on Dartmoor, on the Southwest Coast Path, and under the waters of Plymouth Sound. The Team will also demonstrate a recent project helping the Caves Trust to replace stolen fossils using Virtual Reality and 3D printing technologies.
Minimum age 10 years. Bring a packed lunch. Reserve your place here

George's Marvellous Medicine - Family Workshop in Buckfastleigh Library
2018-07-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Buckfastleigh Library, Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Make magic swirling potion bottles. Begins with a short reading from George’s Marvellous Medicine.
All ages welcome. Reserve a place here.
Part of Devon Libraries Summer Reading Challenge

Colour the Skate Park
2018-08-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Come along and bring colour to this year’s “Oceans of Plastic” chalk mural at the skatepark.
All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied if under 10 years. No need to book, just drop in.

Forest and Nature Skills
2018-08-02 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Some games, mini den building and lighting cotton wool with fire steels!
Suitable for all ages – children under 10 years must be accompanied. Reserve your places here

Make your own Juggling Balls
2018-08-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Another chance to make a set of juggling balls and learn to juggle with them! Other circus skills may also be available!
Led by Tom Parker
Minimum age 5 years. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Reserve a place here

Weave Some Magic!
2018-08-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Try your hand at twiddling twigs, working with willow and textured strands. Make a willow wand, rainbow fish or a colourful heart.
Led by Vimmy Vatish
Suitable for ages 8 to 12 years. Reserve your place here

Water Babies - Family Workshop in Buckfastleigh Library
2018-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Buckfastleigh Library, Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Make your own annoying instruments. Begins with a short reading from Water Babies.
Part of Devon Libraries Summer Reading Challenge. Reserve a place here.

Illustration and Manga
2018-08-04 14:00 - 17:00 | The Bungalow, Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, England, TQ11 0FB
Come and have a go at this workshop inspired by Studio Gibley’s animations. Create cunning creatures & people, learn new drawing skills, illustration ideas and character cut outs.
Led by Cara Roxanne.
Minimum age 10 years. No need to book – just drop in.

Origami Workshop
2018-08-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Buckfastleigh Library, Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Learn the art of origami (paper folding)
Two hour-long workshops, limited to 10 children in each. Minimum age 7 years
Book your places here for 10 am workshop or here for 11 am workshop

Volcanoes All Around Us
2018-08-06 10:30 - 14:00 | William Pengelly Cave Studies Centre, Russets Lane, Buckfastleigh
Explore the area of Pengelly Caves to see the evidence of volcanoes, make your own and watch a demonstration.
A bit messy so wear suitable clothing. Bring a packed lunch.
Suitable for age 10 years and over. Reserve your place here

Learn Filmmaking - 2-day workshop - NOW FULL
2018-08-07 10:00 - 2018-08-08 16:00 | The Bungalow, Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, England, TQ11 0FB
SORRY THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL
This summer, take part in a two day film workshop with local filmmaker Will Halfacre.
Day one will be all about planning the film…what does a producer do, what is the storyline, finding the right props, learning to use the camera.
Day two the team will film their story in the morning, then it’s straight back to base to work on the editing of the shots, where the music is added and the film comes together!
The film will then be shown at the Skate Down event in Buckfastleigh on 17th August.
Minimum age 11 years.

Fairy and Wizard Lanterns
2018-08-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Make your own glowing fairy or wizard jar – a magical light to take home and light up a special place.
Led by Becci Eriksson of Participate Arts
Minimum age 3 years. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Reserve your place here

Intergenerational Art Workshop
2018-08-08 14:30 - 16:00 | Redmount Nursing Home, 21 Old Totnes Road, BUCKFASTLEIGH, Devon, TQ11 0BY
Come and join West Devon Arts to try an array of interesting art techniques in brilliant colours and make a great picture for your wall.
Minimum age 7 years. Reserve your place here

Story Stones
2018-08-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Make and decorate a set of beautiful story stones to help you and your friends tell the most amazing stories.
Run by Becci Eriksson of Participate Arts.
Minimum age 3 years. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer. Reserve your place here

Decorate a Bag or T-Shirt
2018-08-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Print a bag or T-shirt to take home with your very own beautiful design
Led by Becci Eriksson of Participate Arts
Reserve your place here

Mischief Makers Cartoon Workshop
2018-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Buckfastleigh Library, Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
This summer, get ready to make some mischief! In this fun-filled workshop you’ll discover what makes a great cartoon character, learn some top drawing tips and come up with your own brilliant creation. Maybe you’ll design the next Dennis the Menace or Minnie the Minx?
Materials are provided and you get to keep your character at the end.
The workshops are led by Christopher Harrisson. He lives in Bristol and spends most of his time drawing, writing and making a fool of himself on stage.
Minimum age 7 years. Reserve your place here

Metal Work
2018-08-11 14:00 - 17:00 | The Bungalow, Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, England, TQ11 0FB
Make something from metal down at the Bungalow with a talented crafts person. Get creative!
Minimum age 10 years. No need to book, just drop in

Wet and Wild Day
2018-08-13 09:30 - 16:30 | Woodholme Car Park, Plymouth Road, TQ11 0FB
Swimming with the flumes and waves at the English Riviera Centre, followed by campfire lunch and a free play session at Wild Fox Adventure Playground
Minimum age 8 years. Meet at Woodholme Car Park at 9.15 am prompt where minibus will be waiting.
Led by Play Torbay. A deposit of £3 is required when booking which will be refunded on boarding the minibus.
Reserve your place here
