Buckfastleigh Town Council

Water Babies - Family Workshop in Buckfastleigh Library
2018-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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

Cookery and Lunch Club
2018-08-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2018-08-15 10:00 - 12:30, 2018-08-22 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
2018-08-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2018-08-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Bouncy castle and other inflatable fun in the Town Hall. No need to book, just drop in.

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

Magic Workshop
2018-08-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Buckfastleigh Library, Bossell Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DD, United Kingdom
Conjure up some magic skills!
Two hour-long workshops, each limited to 10 children. Minimum age 7 years
Book here for 10 am workshop
or here for 11 am workshop

Stars and Moons
2018-08-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Come and see the Dartmoor skies Cosmos show and decorate a starry cosmos mug too!
Minimum age 3 years. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Reserve your place here

Astronomy Adventures
2018-08-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Dartmoor Skies and The Clockwork Moth take you on a voyage through the Solar System. Take your seat in our spaceship (some imagination required) and prepare for launch!
This is a family friendly event and we encourage you to ask lots of space-themed questions.
Minimum age 3 years. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer. No need to book – just drop in.

Drama Session
2018-08-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Buckfastleigh Youth Club
Games and skills for all you budding young actors!
Led by Natasha Brown of Take Centre Stage
Minimum age 7 years. Reserve your place here

Retro Games Club
2018-08-17 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Some of the games they used to play in the olden days, when your parents and grandparents were small!
Come and enjoy a bit of old fashioned competitive fun.
Led by Ashley
Minimum age 7 years. No need to book – just drop in

Skate Jam
2018-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Music, a bbq, peer-to-peer skate skill sessions, competitions, film projection, design & make a bag workshop. Plus the launch of a possible Buckfastleigh youth skate collective.
If you want to get involved please contact hellobuckfastleigh@gmail.com
All ages welcome. No need to book – just drop in.

Pengelly Caves Fossils
2018-08-20 10:30 - 14:00 | William Pengelly Cave Studies Centre, Russets Lane, Buckfastleigh
Buckfastleigh is full of old fossils! See them, learn why they are here and make your own.
A bit messy so wear suitable clothing. Bring a packed lunch.
Suitable for ages 10+. Reserve your place here

Biscuit Band - music making for young and old
2018-08-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Redmount Nursing Home, 21 Old Totnes Road, BUCKFASTLEIGH, Devon, TQ11 0BY
Make music and write songs and eat cakes and biscuits in the company of the residents of Redmount Nursing Home.
Led by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s outreach worker, Hugh Nankiville
Children of all ages and their parents welcome. Reserve your place here

Elfic's Circus Skills Workshop Comes to Town
2018-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
Have a go at juggling (balls, rings, clubs), unicycling, stilt walking, diablo, devilstick, plate spinning, poi, hat manipulation….
Open to all ages. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. No need to book, just drop in. In Town Hall if wet, otherwise in Victoria Park

Creative Conservation
2018-08-22 12:30 - 14:30 | Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Join us in the Wildspace Garden at Buckfastleigh Town Hall for an afternoon of learning about our indigenous plants and creatures, creating poems and pictures, and planting ideas to take home and grow.
Paint and compost will be involved so please wear old clothes.
Minimum age 3 years. Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a parent or carer. No need to book – just drop in.

Extraordinary Town Council meeting - Town Hall
2018-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Buckfastleigh Town Hall
At 7.00 pm there will be an Extraordinary Town Council Meeting to discuss the proposal to set up a new board of trustees for the Buckfastleigh Town Hall & Institute charity.
See here for more info…
Agenda (Published 5 working days before the meeting)
Supporting document – Proposal
Minutes

Jumpers for Football!
2018-08-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Victoria Park, Plymouth Road, Buckfastleigh, United Kingdom
10-16 years old? Like football? Or just want to try it? Come to the football skills session. You can bring your own football if you have one or just show up. Make sure you have the appropriate footwear.
We will start with a warm up, do some drills and finish with a kick around. After all, despite this world cup, it’s coming home, right?!
With Thijs Mostert.
For ages 10 to 16 years. No need to book – just drop in
