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Welcome Alex Holmes, the New Vicar at St Luke's Church
St Luke's Church warmly welcomes Alex Holmes as the new Team Vicar. Join us for upcoming services, a free concert in June, and support through our Foodbank services.
Future EventJoin a Storytelling Workshop with Devon Wildlife Trust
Explore the art of storytelling with Chris Salisbury in a scenic woodland setting by the river Dart. This free event on June 11th offers a chance to co-create stories and enjoy the natural beauty of Dartmoor.
★ Featured Future EventSupport the Buckfastleigh Town Lottery and Win Big While Helping the Community
Join the Buckfastleigh Town Lottery to support local causes and have a chance to win weekly cash prizes. Your participation helps fund community groups and the annual Christmas town lighting.
☆ Semi-Featured General NewsVibrant Events and Activities at Moor Imagination Centre
Explore a variety of engaging events and activities at Moor Imagination Centre! From dance classes to live music, there's something for everyone. Join us for our regular activities throughout the week and special events on selected dates.
☆ Semi-Featured Happening SoonJune Worship Schedule at Buckfast Methodist Church
Join us at Buckfast Methodist Church for our June worship services and special events, including a Songs of Praise at Bovey Tracey Methodist Church. Our chapel also offers daily quiet reflection time, and don't miss our weekly coffee mornings at the Valient Soldier.
Future EventExperience Mongolia with Buckfastleigh Mothers' Union
Join the Buckfastleigh Mothers' Union for an engaging talk on Mongolia, followed by an insightful discussion on MU matters. All are welcome to join this friendly community.
Future EventCrafting Fun at The Wool Hub This June
Join the Woolly Nanas at The Wool Hub for a variety of woolcraft workshops, drop-in sessions, and a unique shop offering handmade woolly items. Perfect for craft enthusiasts of all ages!
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June Gathering at Buckfastleigh Memory Cafe
Join the friendly Buckfastleigh Memory Cafe for their June gathering on Tuesday, 17th. Journey by steam through the beautiful Devon countryside, enjoy good conversation and refreshments. All those living with memory problems and dementia are warmly welcome.
Future EventJune Excitement at Valiant Soldier Heritage Centre
Join the Valiant Soldier Heritage Centre this June for a Roaring Twenties evening and an exhibition showcasing Buckfastleigh in the 1920s. There's also a call for volunteers, weekly coffee mornings, and a chance to win £25,000 in support of the centre.
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June 2025 at Buckfastleigh Library: Song Sessions, Duck Hunt, and a Jigsaw Challenge
Join us at Buckfastleigh Library this June for our weekly Bounce and Rhyme sessions, a duck-themed hide and seek game, and potentially a riveting Jigsaw Competition! We welcome both young ones and the young at heart.
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Join Purl and a Pint for Knitting and Conversation at The Kings Arms
If you're looking for a new hobby or want to pick up knitting again, join the friendly Purl and a Pint group at The Kings Arms in Buckfastleigh. We meet twice a month and would love to welcome new members.
Future EventNational Lottery Grant Boosts the Share Shed: Expanding South Devon's Mobile Library of Things
Exciting news for our community! The Share Shed, the world’s first mobile Library of Things, has received a significant grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. This boost will expand its services across South Devon, including Buckfastleigh, over the next four years.
Future EventSt Benedict’s Catholic Church: Warm Invitations and Community Services
St Benedict’s Catholic Church in Buckfastleigh warmly welcomes everyone to their Saturday Mass, as well as special services for Pentecost and the Feast of Corpus Christi. They also support the Buckfastleigh Food Bank.
Future EventDying Conversations at MIC Centre
Join Heart and Soul Funerals for 'Dying Conversations,' a monthly meeting at the MIC Centre in Buckfastleigh. This open group offers a space to discuss end-of-life topics in a respectful, informal setting.
Future EventDean Prior Church's 100 Club and Coffee Morning
Join Dean Prior Church for their 100 Club and Coffee Mornings, where the community comes together for fun, fellowship, and fundraising. The next event is on Saturday, 27th July.
Future EventScoriton & Buckfastleigh Twinning Association's Exciting Summer Events
Join the Scoriton & Buckfastleigh Twinning Association for a fun-filled summer! Take part in games at the Fun Day on June 29th, and extend a warm welcome to our friends from Normandy, France on August 23rd.
Future EventJune Talk: Devon's Land and Communities at History Society Buckfastleigh
Join us at the History Society Buckfastleigh for a fascinating talk by Jonty Williams on 'Devon's Husbandry of its Land and Communities'. Taking place at the Valiant Soldier Museum on June 19th, the evening promises to be an enlightening exploration of Devon's history.
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Join the Friends of St Mary's for a Summer Fayre
Friends of St. Mary's warmly invites the whole community to their Summer Fayre on Saturday 21st June. Enjoy a variety of stalls, a bouncy castle, an inflatable obstacle course, and more at St. Mary's Primary School.
Future EventSinging Sanctuary at The Dragon Sanctuary with Leo and Sundara Sofer
Join us at The Dragon Sanctuary for a heartfelt Singing Sanctuary hosted by Leo and Sundara Sofer. Together, we'll sing devotional songs accompanied by harmonium and guitar. No prior experience is needed and everyone is welcome.
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Join Moorland Community Caring for Upcoming Moor Socials in Buckfastleigh
Moorland Community Care Group invites anyone aged 50+ to join their Moor Social events in Buckfastleigh. Enjoy socializing, cakes, and fun activities scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Future EventJoin the Patchwork Quilt Challenge: Craft, Companionship, and Charity
The Patchwork Quilt Challenge group has been busy creating quilts for various charities. They warmly invite new and existing members to their upcoming meetings on 14th June and 12th July at St Lukes, Buckfastleigh.
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St Luke’s Church Presents: An Afternoon Concert in June
St Luke’s Church in Buckfastleigh is hosting a delightful afternoon concert of harpsichord and organ music by Handel and Mozart, performed by the renowned Richard Lester. Come join us on Saturday, June 14th at 2.30pm.
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Moorland Community Caring Receives Generous Grant for Volunteer Co-ordination
Moorland Community Caring, which supports Buckfastleigh's over-50s, has been awarded a substantial grant to recruit a Volunteer Co-ordinator. If you'd like to make a difference by volunteering, they'd love to hear from you.
★ Featured General NewsBetter 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.
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