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Let's tidy up Buckfastleigh together
An open call from a long-time Buckfastleigh resident to tackle overgrown pavements and untidy streets together, by forming a local volunteer tidy-up group. Read on to share your views, register interest and help shape a possible meeting.
General NewsJoin Anne Wright for Yoga Classes and Holistic Therapies in Buckfastleigh
Anne Wright offers Scaravelli inspired Yoga classes designed to improve posture, health, flexibility, and stamina, suitable for all levels. The classes are held in various locations including Buckfastleigh and Dartington, with options for additional Shiatsu or Acupuncture treatments to enhance personal well-being.
Past EventYoga classes at Buckfastleigh Town Hall and Caddaford Barns
Anne Wright – Yoga & Holistic Therapies invites you to friendly weekly classes in Buckfastleigh Town Hall and at Caddaford Barns Studio. With 40 years’ teaching experience, expect gentle guidance to improve posture, mobility and overall wellbeing.
Future Event in 23 daysDevon Open Studios at Valiant Soldier Museum
Art @ The Valiant Soldier hosts a September showcase for Devon Open Studios, bringing together five local artists in the museum’s exhibition space. Discover jewellery, ceramics, wood sculpture, botanical imagery and local scenes, with beginner woodcarving workshops available.
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Better Places Invites You to Join Weekly Events in Buckfastleigh
Join Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh) every Tuesday for the Buckfastleigh Social Supermarket and every Thursday for the Little Lambs Early Years Group. Enjoy a warm, friendly welcome and a variety of fun activities.
Past EventLittle Lambs returns with new team and donations
Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh) reports that Little Lambs is back, now run by a new volunteer committee with a suggested £2 per family. Open to parents and carers with children under five at St Luke’s, with friendly activities, snacks and refreshments.
Past EventUpdates to Buckfastleigh Social Supermarket
Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh) has announced a donation change at the Social Supermarket to ensure its sustainability. The suggested donation will increase to £4.50 from November 5th, continuing to offer great value and support to the community.
Past EventBetter Places Be Buckfastleigh: A Future Full of Community Spirit
Be Buckfastleigh is evolving, but our commitment to the community remains steadfast. From ongoing projects like the Social Supermarket to the upcoming restart of Little Lambs on October 3rd, our efforts continue to support and enrich our town.
Past EventAdapting for the Future: Changes at Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh)
Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh) is adapting its operations post-July due to changes in funding. Key projects will continue with a shift towards remote management and a focus on sustainability.
General NewsJoin Better Places for Hello Summer in Buckfastleigh
Join us for a summer full of free activities for children and families in Buckfastleigh, including daily swim sessions, games, crafts, and exciting events like the Buckfastleigh Water Day and a coach trip to Exeter. Open to all families in the area and HAF eligible children from Devon.
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Buckfastleigh Social Supermarket
Join us at Buckfastleigh Town Hall every Tuesday afternoon for a free cuppa and access to our low-cost social supermarket. A great way to support the community and reduce food waste.
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Little Lambs free early years group at St Luke's
Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh) invites babies and under-fives with their parents or carers to a free, friendly early years group at St. Luke's Church Hall on Thursday mornings. Expect play, songs, seasonal activities and snacks, with volunteer helpers warmly welcomed.
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Buckfastleigh Social Supermarket at Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh) invites TQ11 residents to a weekly social supermarket at Buckfastleigh Town Hall, with a free warm space café, friendly volunteers and affordable groceries to cut food waste. No referral needed, with a suggested £4.50 donation.
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October Events at Buckfast Abbey: Concerts, Retreats, and a Quiz
Buckfast Abbey is hosting a series of engaging events in October, including choral concerts, an organ recital, a gardeners' retreat with excursions to notable gardens, and a community quiz night.
Past EventJoin the Choir at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey is inviting children aged 7-12 to audition for its renowned choir, offering a generous scholarship and the chance to be part of a talented team. Auditions are open to all who love singing.
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Exciting July Events and Opportunities at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey invites everyone to join their Honeybee Experience Days and Community Bee Keeping Days in July, with opportunities to enjoy music concerts and explore career opportunities. Don't miss the Summer Fair from 1st to 3rd August.
Past EventSummer craft workshops at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey hosts summer craft workshops at its Education Centre for adults and children aged 9+, with projects like pom-pom bear key rings and needle-felted fox brooches. £10 per person and places are limited.
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Free family crafts on Wednesdays at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey invites families to free drop-in craft sessions every Wednesday in August, with different themes each week. Held in the School Room by the Abbey Church, there are morning and afternoon sessions for ages 3+.
Past EventFamily summer garden trail at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey invites families to explore its grounds with a garden trail running in August. Pick up a £1 trail sheet from the Gift Shop and collect a small prize when you complete the trail.
Past EventNeedle-felted snowman bauble workshop at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey hosts a friendly needle felting snowman workshop on 22 November 2025, perfect for crafting a unique bauble for your tree. Materials and tuition included, beginner-friendly and suitable for ages 12+, with two sessions at the Buckfast Abbey Education Centre.
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Free autumn nature crafts at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey invites families to a free autumn nature craft workshop on Wednesday 29 October. Enjoy hands-on making in the School Room beside the Abbey Church, with two sessions available and activities suitable for children aged 3+ with accompanying adults.
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Buckfast Short Mat Bowls Club welcomes new players
Buckfast Short Mat Bowls Club welcomes newcomers for easy-going indoor bowls at Southpark Community Hall, Buckfast, with guidance, club woods and a sociable tea break. Enjoy regular Monday and Friday evening sessions, with your first month free and low-cost thereafter.
☆ Semi-Featured Past EventEncouraging Pollinators and Wildlife
The Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group is working to enhance local spaces for pollinators through their Community Pollinator Project, encouraging residents and businesses to plant for wildlife. They also ran a successful Open Wildlife Gardens event and are supporting the Devon Swift Project with talks and initiatives to improve nesting habitats. Keep an eye out for their upcoming Bat Count event.
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Buckfastleigh nature group AGM and greater horseshoe bat talk
Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group hosts its AGM on Saturday 22 November with a Greater Horseshoe Bat talk from Vincent Wildlife Trust’s Daniel Hargreaves. Hear about the Buckfastleigh maternity roost and how to help, plus updates on local projects and the café.
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