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Have your say with Buckfastleigh Town Council
Buckfastleigh Town Council invites residents to a drop-in on Wednesday 15 October at Buckfastleigh Town Hall to learn how the council works and share your views. Free refreshments and cake make it a friendly chance to chat local issues.
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All ability yoga in Buckfastleigh and Landscove
Wellswood Yoga invites all abilities to friendly regular sessions in Buckfastleigh and Landscove, with drop-ins and regulars equally welcome. There are also one-to-one lessons and private group classes to support wellbeing, from flexibility and balance to stress relief and better sleep.
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Swap don't shop this Halloween at Buckfastleigh Library
Buckfastleigh Library joins the Halloween costume swaps with Devon Libraries and Recycle Devon this October, inviting families to donate or rehome preloved outfits for free. Save money, cut waste and keep spooky season fun across the county.
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Jigsaw puzzle competition at Buckfastleigh Library
Buckfastleigh Library invites teams for a friendly 500-piece jigsaw race on Friday 14 November at the Town Hall. Gather up to four, puzzle against the clock for a prize, and enjoy a cosy community evening with refreshments for £3 per person.
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Rotary art exhibition raises more at Buckfast Abbey
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Rotary Club shares a round-up: its August art exhibition at Buckfast Abbey’s Great Hall raised more than last year for supported charities. The piece offers heartfelt thanks, a fond farewell to a long-serving member, and ways to get involved.
General NewsTake the MIC - brand new youth music class
Moor Imagination Centre invites young musicians to a weekly programme blending songwriting, live performance and music production, led by industry professionals. Build creative and technical skills through hands-on sessions, recording and mentoring in a friendly, collaborative setting, with inclusive sliding-scale term membership.
Happening Soon 09 Oct 2025
Hansel & Gretel shadow play at Moor Imagination Centre
The Clockwork Moth presents Hansel & Gretel at Moor Imagination Centre on Sat 25 Oct, a 45-minute show of shadow puppetry, storytelling and music for ages 4+. Expect enchanting visuals and an optional meet the puppets afterwards.
Future Event in 19 daysSilhouette art at The Coffee House
The Clockwork Moth present an exhibition of hand-cut silhouette art and illustrations at The Coffee House from Tuesday 14 October. Drop by to enjoy intricate, atmospheric pieces and support local creativity.
Happening Soon 14 Oct 2025Scoriton and Buckfastleigh host Fontaine-Henry twinning weekend
Scoriton & Buckfastleigh Twinning Association shares highlights from a joyful visit by friends from Fontaine-Henry, featuring a ram roast, singalong, ceilidh, Maypole dancing and the Scoriton Flower Show. Discover the spirit of the twinning and how to get involved.
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Buckfastleigh Moor Social has gone 'Global'!
Moorland Community Caring’s Buckfastleigh Moor Social has moved to The Globe Inn. Enjoy a friendly lunchtime social on first and third Wednesdays with sandwiches, hot drinks, pudding and varied activities, with a suggested donation and volunteer lifts available.
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St Benedict’s Catholic Church, Buckfastleigh
St Benedict’s Catholic Church in Buckfastleigh is a worshipping community served by Fr Francis Straw from Buckfast Abbey, with Mass and a quiet activity area for children. It is preparing for next year’s sacraments of initiation and supports the Buckfastleigh Foodbank.
Happening Soon 11 Oct 2025
What's on at Moor Imagination Centre
Moor Imagination Centre has a packed programme of weekly classes and clubs for all ages, from dance and martial arts to theatre, choir and mindfulness. Discover regular meet-ups too, including book club, repair and makers' gatherings, plus open mic.
Happening Soon 07 Oct 2025The Lounge Café at Moor Imagination Centre, Buckfastleigh
Moor Imagination Centre’s Lounge Café serves organic, plant-based meals with sliding-scale pricing, welcoming everyone to eat well and connect in Buckfastleigh. Expect a friendly, nourishing menu and relaxed vibe, open Fridays to Sundays, 10am to 5pm, with select evenings.
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Monthly makers market at Moor Imagination Centre
Moor Imagination Centre hosts its monthly Makers Market, bringing local pottery, prints, plants, textiles and jewellery, plus activities and Devon Wildlife Trust information. Next market is Sunday 5 October, 11am to 3pm, with Circle of Song Community Choir and the café open.
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Buckfast / Buckfastleigh Methodist Church
Buckfastleigh Methodists and Buckfast Methodist Chapel report that construction of the new access ramp at Buckfast Chapel has been delayed whilst awaiting locally sourced granite setts, with a likely mid to late October start. Weekly coffee mornings at the Valiant Soldier continue.
Happening Soon 08 Oct 2025What’s on at The Wool Hub
Woolly Nanas invite you to The Wool Hub for a busy month of drop-ins, workshops and a half-term textile club for ages 8–14. Explore the shop, join the new monthly weaving and knitting session, or help knit baby blankets for families.
Happening Soon 07 Oct 2025Talking about dying: monthly drop-in
Heart and Soul Funerals hosts a friendly monthly drop-in at the MIC Centre, Buckfastleigh, offering a facilitated space to talk about dying, grief and planning ahead over a cup of tea. Open to all and free, with donations for refreshments.
Future Event in 24 daysTalisman at Moor Imagination Centre
Moor Imagination Centre hosts the premiere of Talisman by Three Hands Theatre on Friday 17 October. Expect an atmospheric blend of storytelling, puppetry, light and music, weaving wondertales and wartime history as Baba Yaga’s wisdom guides a young woman’s journey.
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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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Needle-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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Community cosy cinema coming to Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Buckfastleigh Town Council is launching an affordable community Cosy Cinema at Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Enjoy themed screenings in a relaxed, café-style setting with a touch of Hollywood glamour, a bar, plus hire options and volunteering opportunities.
General NewsCandlelit Halloween tours at the Valiant Soldier
Valiant Soldier Museum Heritage & Visitor Centre hosts candlelit Halloween tours of the Valiant on Friday 31 October, with a guided wander and hot chocolate to finish. Family-friendly and good value, with two sessions, no booking required and limited places.
Future Event in 25 daysFinal day at the Valiant Soldier
Valiant Soldier Museum Heritage & Visitor Centre invites you to eerie Halloween candlelit tours with hot chocolate, and a final chance to catch the 1920s exhibition before winter closure. Local residents go free, with gifts and the 2026 calendar in the shop.
Future Event in 25 daysDean Prior Church 100 Club winners
Dean Prior Church 100 Club shares the September draw results, with prizes going to Nicholas Dodd, Peter Williams and Linda Naughton. Funds support church upkeep and more tickets are available if you’d like to help keep the church thriving.
General NewsBuckfastleigh Foodbank appeals for donations
Buckfastleigh Foodbank supports neighbours in need, with Trussell Trust funding, volunteers and generous local donations helping meet rising demand and costs. Find out how the service works and how you can contribute food or make a financial gift.
General NewsSewing classes and groups at Studio 11
Sewing Groups at Studio 11 with Claire Dunn are small, friendly sessions for young people and adults at Buckfastleigh Business Centre, above the Co-op, focusing on making, altering and upcycling with an eye on sustainability. The next five-week block starts 3 November.
Future Event in 27 daysBuckfastleigh WI news
Buckfastleigh Women's Institute invites you to its next meeting on 14 October, when Debbi from Rowcroft Hospice will share updates on their valued work. Expect a friendly evening at St Luke’s with community catch ups and news of forthcoming activities.
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The misadventures of Thor
Moor Imagination Centre hosts a playful family show on 28 October as Rattlebox and Angel Heart Theatre bring Thor’s comic misadventures to life with puppetry and storytelling. Expect larger-than-life characters and a Norse romp suitable for ages 4+.
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Buckfastleigh Mothers’ Union
Buckfastleigh Mothers' Union will host a talk by Russ Ashford at St Luke’s Church on the green credentials of organic farming, to include a cheese tasting . The group has begun planning its Christmas celebrations following a recent Wave of Prayer meeting.
Past EventDart Valley Cycle Trail information evening
Dart Valley Cycle Trail invites residents to hear and discuss plans for a new Access for All trail linking Buckfastleigh, Staverton, Riverford and Dartington at the Moor Imagination Centre. Come along to learn more, share ideas and help shape the project.
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Take part in spare time study, Buckfastleigh
University of Manchester researchers are inviting Buckfastleigh and Moretonhampstead residents to join a study on how our spare time activities have changed since the pandemic. Share your experiences in a 90-minute interview and receive a thank-you voucher.
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Purl and a Pint at the Kings Arms, Buckfastleigh
Purl and a Pint invites you to relaxed knit and crochet evenings at the Kings Arms, Buckfastleigh, on second and fourth Wednesdays, 7.30 to 9.30pm. Bring a project or learn new skills over a pint and friendly chat this autumn.
Happening Soon 08 Oct 2025Buckfastleigh WI coffee morning for Rowcroft Hospice
Buckfastleigh Women's Institute hosts a friendly coffee morning at The Valiant Soldier on Saturday 13 September, raising funds for Rowcroft Hospice. Pop in for tea, coffee, cake and a raffle, with treats kindly donated by Waldron's Patisserie and Tikka's Tearooms.
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Narnia half-term fun at Buckfastleigh Library
Buckfastleigh Library marks 75 years of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe this half term with displays, a treasure hunt and crafts. A special session runs on Thursday 30 October, with drop-in making available throughout the holiday.
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St Luke’s Church
St Luke’s Church will mark Harvest Thanksgiving with Holy Communion and a harvest lunch, alongside a programme of Sunday services throughout October. The Foodbank and café offer support, with CAB advice available.
Happening Soon 10 Oct 2025
Monthly board game club at Buckfastleigh Library
Buckfastleigh Library hosts its monthly board games morning on Saturday 4 October, 10.30am to 12 midday at the Town Hall. Free, with games for age 7 and over from strategy to co-operative, plus refreshments for a donation.
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Borrow useful things from the Share Shed in Buckfastleigh
Share Shed - A Library of Things helps Buckfastleigh residents borrow over 350 useful items, saving money and cutting waste. Find out how affordable membership works and where to find the Saturday van at the Globe Inn car park.
Happening Soon 11 Oct 2025
Buckfastleigh Memory Cafe's last steam train trip
Buckfastleigh Memory Cafe invites people living with dementia, with a companion, to enjoy the final steam train Memory Cafe of the year to Totnes and back at South Devon Railway. From November, gatherings run in a cosy stationary carriage with on-board activities.
General NewsMappping the Graves at Holy Trinity
Buckfastleigh History Society welcomes the Holy Trinity Graveyard Group to share how they are mapping the Holy Trinity churchyard and creating a searchable record of memorials. Hear how this aids family historians and supports the national survey, with chances to volunteer.
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Help deliver the Community News Sheet in Glebelands
Buckfastleigh Community News is looking for one or two friendly volunteers to deliver the Community News Sheet across Glebelands, a round of roughly 83 houses that takes about an hour. We are also building a reserve list to cover occasional rounds.
General NewsSaturday weaving drop-in at the Wool Hub
Woolly Nanas run a weaving session at the Wool Hub on the second Saturday, with yarns, looms to borrow and guidance from an expert. Try a make in a day or start a bigger project, with all ages and abilities welcome.
Happening Soon 11 Oct 2025
Woolly Nanas after-school crochet class
Woolly Nanas invite children aged 8+ to a friendly Wednesday after-school crochet and yarn craft class at The Wool Hub, 3.30–5pm. It runs as a weekly autumn series, £15 per session with some subsidised places.
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Stephanie Austin author talk at Buckfastleigh Library
Buckfastleigh Library hosts Dartmoor author Stephanie Austin on Thursday 9 October for a friendly talk about her latest cosy crime, partly set in the town. Expect a Q&A and book signing, with tickets £4 including a glass of wine.
Happening Soon 09 Oct 2025
Mama Space: gentle dance for new mums and babies
Moor Imagination Centre hosts a weekly conscious dance class for mothers and their pre-crawling babies, offering gentle movement with no choreography or experience needed. Expect nourishing music, time to rest and connect, and a welcoming postnatal community on Monday mornings.
Happening Soon 13 Oct 2025
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.
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