Buckfastleigh Town Council

Candlelight Vigil for World Peace
2015-06-18 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | Devon
A one hour silent vigil by candlelight for World peace in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh.
The vigil we be focusing on three amin concerns:-

Countries suffering from Ebola
Syria
Persecuted Christians

Each concern will be introduced by a short pryer before our meditation.
All welcome – no need to bring a candle with you.

Behind the Badge
2015-06-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Devon
An evening with Blue Peter producer, Alex Leger, to beh eld in St. Luke’s Church. The untold stories from the nation’s favourite children’s programme, including adventures in the Solomon Islands.
Tickets £5.00 Adult/£2.00 Child onsale at St. Luke’s or Bradley’s Estate Agents, on the door on the night or telephone 643482 with raffle and refreshments on sale.
All proceeds to the Mothers’ Union and the Melanesian Mission UK, two charities who have members working locally in Melanesia to supoprt people on a daily basis following the devastation casued by Cyclone Pam.

Afternoon Concerts withTea
2015-06-11 14:30 - 15:15 | Devon
To be held at the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh when Mrs Adrienne Hesketh from Bovey Tracey will be giving a piano recital and light afternoon tea will be served from 3.30pm in the forum.
There is no entrance fee, and we welcome all who wish to come.
For further information, please contact Sandra Coleman on 643699

Town Council Meeting
2015-06-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Devon
Buckfastleigh Town Hall Council Chamber

DJ BIG DONS KARAOKE & BBQ
2015-05-30 21:00 - 23:30 | Devon
To be held at The Globe Inn, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh.

Buckfastleigh Neighbourhood Plan - Public Consultation Evening
2015-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Devon
To be held in the Town Hall.
An opportunity to hear about the draft Buckfastleigh and Buckfast Neighbourhood Plan. See full article under ‘News’

"Have your cake and Eat It!"
2015-05-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Devon
Come and try a selection of our new cakes and coffees at £3.50 per person in aid of raising funds for this years Buckfastleigh Lamb Pie Day at the Globe Inn, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh.

Dartmoor Skies: Discovering Saturn
2015-05-23 21:00 - 22:30 | Devon
Dartmoor Skies invites you to an evening of astronomy at The Pengelly Centre, Russets Lane, Buckfasltiehg, TQ11 0DY
Talk and activities will be followed by stargazing where, if the clouds are kind, you’ll see this beautiful panet, and more, with your own eyes.
Telescopes will be provided. Drinks and snacks will be avaialble to buy.
Tickets: £5.00 available from The Seed, 40 Fore Street, Nuckfastleigh. Doors open at 8.45pm for a 9.00pm start.
For further details visit: dartmoorskies.org or email info@dartmoorskies.org

Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool Re-opening and party in Victoria Park
2015-05-23 01:00 | Devon
To celebrate the re-opening of the pool the Friends of Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool will be holding a party in the park with food, music and free swimming for the whole town!
Time to be confirmed.

Buckfastleigh Drama Group AGM
2015-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Devon
The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Town Hall Council Chamber.

Plant Sale & Swap & Produce Fair
2015-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Buckfastleigh Primary School
Buck the Trend & Friends of Buckfastleigh School bring you the third Annual Plant & Produce fair at Buckfastleigh Primary School.
Bring your excess plants & produce to swap or sell – entry by donation – proceeds to the school gardening club. Locally made refreshments available.
Contact Belinda on 643 951 for more info.

Library Cafe
2015-05-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Devon
Held in the Town Hall with the opportunity to look at and comment on the Buckfastleigh Neighbourhood Plan with refreshments.

Afternoon Concerts with Tea
2015-05-14 14:30 - 15:15 | Devon
The Methodist Church in Chapel Street is hosting three afternoon concerts which will take place in May. June and July. The first concert will include a performance by Mrs Myrna Luff from Totnes playing the harp followed by Myrna and Martin Luff on the Northumbrian small pipes.
A light afternoon tea will be served from 3.30pm in the forum. There is no entrance fee, and we welcome all who wish to come.
For more information call Sandra Coleman on 01364 643699

Holne Village Hall Annual Plant Sale
2015-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Devon
Bedding and vegetable plants, pre-loved gardening books, cakes and goodies with raffle.
Admission £1.00 to include tea or coffee and biscuits.
For further information contact Carol Harper on 631044

The Seed - Meal for All
2015-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Devon
To be held in the upstairs dining hall of The Christian Community, 23 Chapel Street, Buckfastleigh. An afternoon of great food and live local entertainment with after meal board games and childrens wooden play area.
Bring and share your home cooked dish or dessert at 12.30pm or just turn up and eat the food at 1.00pm (£2.50 suggested donation). Come and collect at 4.00pm and we will fill it for you – donation appreciated.
Donations go back to the community. Individuals and groups are invited to make a request for funds and diners then vote on which concern should receive the donations collected. All requests to be received by 3.00pm.

Friends of Buckfastleigh Library Meeting
2015-05-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Devon
Next meeting to be held in the Library.
New members welcome.

UK Parliamentary General Election and Local Government Elections
2015-05-07 07:00 - 22:00 | Devon
Polling Station at Buckfastleigh Town Hall for all electors with a prefix of CAG Buckfastleigh.
Polling Station at Southpark Community Centre for all electors with a prefix of CAH Buckfastleigh (Buckfast)

Days Out with Sandra
2015-04-29 18:00 - 23:30 | Devon
Come and join us to see the evening performance of ‘Top Hat’, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, made famous by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth.
Tickets including coach travel: £35.00. Tickets must be paid for by the beginning of February.
The coach will leave Victoria Woodholme car park at 6.00pm with pick ups at Buckfast and Ashburton by arrangement.
For more information and to make a booking, contact Sandra Coleman on 01364 643699.

Buckfastleigh Rural Skip Service
2015-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Devon
The Buckfastleigh Rural Skip Service will take place at the Victoria Woodholme Car Park – please see the News page of this website for further details.

Curious Goose Coffee Morning & Table Top Sale
2015-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Devon
Proceeds in aid of the Curious Goose Nursery, Buckfastleigh

Buckfastleigh Residents' Association AGM
2015-04-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Devon
To be held in the Town Hall.
If you are a tenant of Teign Housing, please come along and meet members of staff who hopefully will have answers to any questions you may have regarding your home.

Buckfastleigh W.I
2015-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Devon
The April meeting in the Town Hall will have the theme of ‘Keep Fit in a Chair’ with Judith King.

The Collati Singers
2015-04-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Devon
Based in Buckfastleigh and conducted by Trefor Farrow, the Collati Singers are giving a concert ‘Motets Ancient and Modern’ in Buckfast Abbey. The cappella chamber choir sings music from the Renaissance and the modern period, with works by Victoria, De Lassus and Gabriella, plus Poulenc, Lukaszweski and Jenkins from the modern era.
Free admission with donations invited. For more details contact 01364 643134 or email: cosylaurel@yahoo.co.uk

Scoriton and Buckfastleigh Twinning Association
2015-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Devon
A fun evening to welcome our French friends at Scoriton Village Hall.
Like to find out more about the twinning and how you could join us in Normandy as a guest of the French next year? Then why not come along for the evening, entry is free, but please bring your own food and drink.
Email: scoritonbucktwinning@gmail.com or call 642008 to reserve your place – time of this event to be confirmed.

Easter Bunnies in the Library
2015-04-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Devon
Guess which rabbits will be pulled from the Hat and win a chocolate bunny!
Featuring rabbits in stories and rare breed rabbits belonging to local expert Judy le Marchant.
A Library Easter Activity day for children.
50p a go with proceeds to the library funds.
With paper flower making. Guest appearance of Little Boy Blue the Giant Blue and White Bunny and friends! Winners of guess the rabbit will be drawn out of the hat.
Includes the Library cafe

Buckfastleigh Skate Park Meeting
2015-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Devon
There has been a group set up to raise money for a new amazing skate park in Victoria Park, but we need some more members, adults, young people and children.
There is a Facebook group called for now ‘Buckfastleigh Skate Park’ so have a look!
We need more help, more support, more creative ways of raising money if we are going to succeed.
Come along to the next meeting in Room 2 of the Town Hall because without you, it will not happen!!!

Circle Dance by Salamander
2015-03-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Devon
To be held in the Town Hall – further details to follow.

Patchwork Quilt Challenge
2015-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Devon
Come along and see the lovely quilts our volunteers make in St. Luke’s Church.
Contact Lynda Grieveson on 643595 or Joan Joint on 642099 for further information.

Buckfastleigh Primary School Farmers Market
2015-03-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Devon
A Farmers Market will be held in Buckfastleigh Primary School.
All proceeds towards a new chicken coop for our chickens.
For further information contact 01364 643304 or email: nhumber@buckfastleigh.devon.school

Buckfast Short Mat Bowling Club Annual General Meeting
2015-03-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Devon
To be held at Southpark Community Centre, Buckfast – attendance of all members requested.
