Buckfastleigh Community News

Come and join us for an evening of jigsaw fun. Teams of up to four will race to finish the same 500-piece puzzle — there’s a prize (and the glory!) for the fastest team.

• Date & time: Friday 14 November; doors open 5.15pm, pieces down 5.30pm
• Location: Buckfastleigh Library (Town Hall)
• Tickets: £3 per person; refreshments available

We’d love to see you — gather some friends and put your puzzling skills to the test.

To book: call 01364 642638 or email buckfastleigh.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk, or pop in to reserve your team.

Buckfastleigh Library is taking part in Devon Libraries’ Halloween Costume Swaps with Recycle Devon this October. Donate clean, wearable costumes you no longer need, or simply pop in and rehome a pre-loved outfit—costumes are free to take, with no obligation to donate. Come and have a browse of the swap rail; we’d love to see you.

Choosing second-hand is greener: according to Hubbub and the Fairyland Trust, Halloween costumes generate over 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste each year—the equivalent of 83 million plastic bottles.

Libraries Unlimited, the charity running Devon’s libraries, delivers the programme with Recycle Devon.

“Halloween costume swaps are a wonderful way to reduce waste and save money.” — Kate Turner, Head of Library Service and Customer Experience, Libraries Unlimited.

See the Buckfastleigh Library entry on our website for contact details.

Wellswood Yoga run welcoming, all-ability classes locally. Regulars, drop-ins and visitors are all very welcome—come and join us, we’d love to see you.

• Wednesdays, 7.30pm–8.30pm – St Luke’s Church, Buckfastleigh. Entrance at the back of the church. No need to book, just turn up. Free parking at Victoria Woodholme car park.
• Mondays, 5.15pm–6.15pm – Landscove Victory Hall, Landscove. All-ability class. Get in touch to book in advance, or just turn up. Free parking on site.

Also available:

• One-to-one yoga – individual tuition for one or two people in their own home.
• Private classes for groups and organisations – ideal to promote wellbeing in the workplace or other settings.

Why yoga? It improves strength, balance and flexibility; helps with anxiety & stress; supports back pain; can ease arthritic symptoms; benefits heart health; and can help you relax and sleep better.

Contact: Kevin on 07540 751745 • Email: wellswoodyoga@gmail.com • Website: https://www.wellswoodyoga.com

Residents of Buckfastleigh and Buckfast are warmly invited to find out more about your Town Council and have your say. Come along, share your thoughts, and meet the team—everyone is welcome.

• Date & time: Wednesday 15 October, 3pm–8pm
• Location: Room 3, Buckfastleigh Town Hall
• Refreshments: Free refreshments and cake

We’d love to see you there—your voice helps shape our town.

See the Buckfastleigh Town Council entry on our website for contact details.