The William Pengelly Cave Studies Centre – Guided Walks in August

Guided walks will take place every Wednesday and Thursday during August from the Cave Centre, Russets Lane, Buckfastleigh at 11.00am and 2.00pm. Find out more about where the local rocks came from, an amazing story of 350 million years of development with volcanoes, coral reefs and a huge mountain chain. Learn about the caves and […]


The Friends of Buckfastleigh Library

This summer will see even more children’s activities in Buckfastleigh Library. The theme this year are the books by Roald Dahl. There will be a summer reading challenge to read 6 books, with prizes in two age categories for the children who read the most books. Please see the events calendar for a programme of […]


Buckfastleigh Town Council By-Election

Are you interested in becoming involved with your community as a Town Councillor, if so the Town Council has two vacancies? For further information about the role of a Town Councillor please contact Judith Hart, the Town Clerk. The Election will be held on Thursday 30th June 2016 from 7.00am to 10.00pm and a notice […]


Are you having problems with parking in Buckfastleigh?

Buckfastleigh Town Council is aware that the parking situation in the town is becoming increasingly more difficult and we would welcome suggestions as to how this could possibly be alleviated. The Council would like to consult with the community on this matter and facilitate a working party where interested residents can come together and exchange […]


Tea on the Green

Tea on the Green will be held again this year from Easter weekend and every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday until the end of summer. The first event will be a clear up of the green and free coffee and cake after lunch on Sunday 13th March. After lunch please come along and help us […]


New Town Councillor – Fanny Jackson

Fanny Jackson It wasn’t until 1969 that all adults over the age of 18, both male and female, were eligible to vote. The right to vote was won after over 100 years of campaigning by ordinary men and women. Having recently spent some time helping out in our Town Clerk’s office and listening to people’s […]