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March at St Luke's
St Luke’s Church is focusing on Lent, encouraging habits to draw closer to Jesus through a booklet, a Lent group and services across March, including Palm Sunday with the Mission Community. The Foodbank and CAB advice run on Friday mornings.
Happening Soon 17 Mar 2026What's on at the Wool Hub
Woolly Nanas welcome you to The Wool Hub for friendly weekday drop-ins in felting, spinning, knitting and weaving, with no booking needed. Explore the March programme for special sessions and bookable workshops, from mums-and-babies meet-ups to creative needle-felting.
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Musical afternoon at Buckfastleigh Memory Cafe
Buckfastleigh Memory Cafe hosts a musical afternoon at South Devon Railway on 17 March, with a young musician supported by Villages in Action, Devon Music Education Hub and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. A friendly, supportive session for people with memory problems and companions.
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Orchard Millennium Green: dogs on leads and events
Orchard Millennium Green shares AGM updates, asking visitors to keep dogs on leads and inviting bookings for the June funday and duck race. There’s also a spring Wool Fest on the green and opportunities to lend a hand.
Happening Soon 18 Mar 2026Buckfast Methodist Chapel access ramp under way and coffee mornings continue
Buckfastleigh Methodists are improving access at Buckfast Methodist Chapel with a new ramp and reconfigured pathway. Sunday services are due to resume soon, and friendly Wednesday coffee mornings continue at the Valiant Soldier under the Warm Spaces Initiative.
Happening Soon 18 Mar 2026
Moor Socials for over-50s in Buckfastleigh
Moorland Community Caring hosts friendly Moor Socials in Buckfastleigh for over-50s on the first and third Wednesdays, with tea, cake, talks and activities at The Globe, 12–2. Enjoy homemade lunch and hot drinks for a suggested £4, with transport help available.
Happening Soon 18 Mar 2026
Buckfast Abbey seeks chorister chaperone
Buckfast Abbey’s Liturgy & Music Department is recruiting a Chorister Chaperone, supporting choristers’ wellbeing, behaviour and engagement while contributing to the Abbey’s musical life. Term-time hours include Wednesday and Thursday afternoons with some flexible weekend commitments.
Happening Soon 18 Mar 2026
All-ability yoga in Buckfastleigh
Wellswood Yoga invites you to friendly, all-ability weekly classes in Buckfastleigh at St Luke’s Church, with calming breathwork and adaptable postures for beginners and seasoned yogis alike. Drop-ins are welcome, with one-to-one and private sessions also available.
Happening Soon 18 Mar 2026
Weekly phone groups: crossword, quiz and bingo
Moorland Community Caring invites you to free, weekly phone groups offering a friendly 45 minutes of company from home. Join for light conversation, crosswords, quizzes and bingo, and stay connected with neighbours without needing to travel.
Happening Soon 19 Mar 2026
Talk on filming War Horse and other Dartmoor films
Join Buckfastleigh History Society for an evening talk on filming on Dartmoor, including the making of War Horse, with Paul Rendell at the Valiant Soldier Museum on Thursday 19 March. Discover behind-the-scenes tricks and local locations that brought the stories to life.
Happening Soon 19 Mar 2026St Benedict's Catholic Church
St Benedict’s Catholic Church in Buckfastleigh is a community served by Fr Francis Straw, with Saturday Mass. During Lent, Stations of the Cross and Holy Week services are at Buckfast Abbey, and the church hosts a Foodbank donation point.
Happening Soon 20 Mar 2026
Skylark FM spring talks, walks and workshops at Parke
Skylark.fm invites you to a Spring Equinox day of talks, walks and workshops at the National Trust’s Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Tune into Dartmoor’s living soundtrack and help craft new radio stories through presentations and hands-on sessions on Saturday 21 March.
Happening Soon 21 Mar 2026
New monthly film club at Moor Imagination Centre
Moor Imagination Centre has launched a monthly film club sharing uplifting, thought‑provoking cinema, with the café and bar open. The next screening is Sunday 22 March at 6.30pm, free entry with donations welcomed, featuring a highly rated thriller starring Ralph Fiennes.
Happening Soon 22 Mar 2026Valiant Soldier Museum reopens for the season
Valiant Soldier Museum Heritage & Visitor Centre reopens for the season with a fresh exhibition on Buckfastleigh’s wool trade and the Hamlyn family. Explore the refurbished visitor centre, bar evenings, and ways to volunteer or support this community museum.
Happening Soon 23 Mar 2026
Switzerland's National Redoubt in World War II
Ashburton u3a hosts a talk at Ashburton Town Hall on 24 March exploring Switzerland’s wartime National Redoubt, hidden bunkers and fortifications, with David Hinchliffe. Non-members are welcome with £4 on the door including tea, coffee and biscuits.
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End of life conversations in Buckfastleigh
Heart and Soul Funerals hosts a monthly last-Thursday drop-in at Moor Imagination Centre, Buckfastleigh, opening space to talk about dying, grief and end-of-life choices over a cup of tea. Facilitated conversations help you share concerns, ask questions and feel better prepared.
Future Event in 10 daysMonthly conversations about dying in Buckfastleigh
Heart and Soul Funerals hosts monthly, facilitated drop-in conversations about end of life at the Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh. Share experiences and questions over tea in a respectful, agenda-free space, free to attend with a donation for refreshments.
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End of life conversations in Buckfastleigh
Heart and Soul Funerals hosts a monthly drop-in at the MIC Centre in Buckfastleigh to talk openly about death, grief and planning ahead. Held on the last Thursday evening each month and free, with donations for tea and biscuits.
Future Event in 10 daysRoofman and Hamnet at The Cosy Cinema
Buckfastleigh Town Council shares two upcoming Cosy Cinema screenings: Roofman and Hamnet. Tickets are on sale now, with full details inside to help you plan a relaxed night at your local community cinema.
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Moorland Community Caring annual general meeting
Moorland Community Caring invites Buckfastleigh residents to its AGM on 30 March at The Valiant Soldier. Hear what the charity has achieved supporting over-50s facing isolation and chronic conditions, meet trustees, and find out how you can get involved.
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Re-dedication service on completion of new access for all ramp
Buckfastleigh Methodists and Buckfast Methodist Chapel will hold a re-dedication service to mark completion of the new Access for All ramp at Buckfast Chapel. Weekly Wednesday coffee mornings under the Warm Spaces scheme continue in April at the Valiant Soldier.
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Moor Socials in Buckfastleigh for over 50s
Moorland Community Caring invites anyone aged 50+ to friendly Moor Socials at The Globe in Buckfastleigh, running on the first and third Wednesdays. Enjoy homemade sandwiches, pudding and a cuppa for a suggested £4, with help for transport available.
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Yoga for children and teenagers: free taster and weekly classes
Yoga for Children and Teenagers offers a free taster and weekly classes for ages 6–18, with playful yoga for children and mindful movement for teens. Led by qualified teacher Lizzy, sessions are inclusive and nurture focus and body awareness, with a sliding-scale.
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Little Lambs early years group
Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh) hosts Little Lambs, a free early years group at St. Luke’s Church Hall, Thursdays 10–12. Babies and under-5s play and sing while parents enjoy a cuppa, with snacks for little ones and volunteers welcome.
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Mothers' Union Maundy Thursday meeting with Revd Marisa Cockfield
Buckfastleigh Mothers' Union invites you to its Maundy Thursday meeting on 2 April, 2.30pm, in the lounge at St Luke’s Church, with Revd Marisa Cockfield speaking on faith, courage and redemption. All are welcome to share fellowship and refreshments.
Future Event in 17 daysSt Benedict's Catholic Church
St Benedict’s Catholic Church in Buckfastleigh is a worshipping community served by Fr Francis Straw from Buckfast Abbey, with Mass and an activity area for children. During Holy Week, services are at Buckfast Abbey, and the church hosts a Foodbank donation point.
Future Event in 17 daysApril at St Luke's
St Luke’s Church focuses on Holy Week and Easter, with services marking Good Friday and the celebration of the resurrection, alongside regular Sunday worship through April. The Foodbank and café run on Friday mornings, with CAB advice available.
Future Event in 17 daysJackie Juno's Bonkers at Moor Imagination Centre
Moor Imagination Centre in Buckfastleigh welcomes local comedian and poet Jackie Juno with her new show Bonkers on Friday 3 April. Expect a lively, adults-only night of stand-up poetry, warped Tarot, crystal-ball antics and playful audience participation for singles and couples.
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Share Shed in Buckfastleigh and local sharing and repair events
Share Shed - A Library of Things lends tools, garden kit and equipment via a mobile library in South Devon, helping neighbours save money and cut waste. Find out how to borrow and explore ShareFest Totnes and WoolFest Buckfastleigh celebrating sharing and repair.
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Share Shed: South Devon’s library of things
Share Shed - A Library of Things offers South Devon residents affordable access to 350+ useful items, from tools to camping kit. Learn how to borrow instead of buy and check out this spring’s community events celebrating sharing, repair and creativity.
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Valiant Soldier Museum reopens with new textile exhibition
Valiant Soldier Museum Heritage & Visitor Centre opens for the season with a new exhibition on pre-industrial wool and textiles shaped by Buckfast Abbey and Ashburton merchants. Discover gallery highlights, an Easter bar night, an expanded shop and summer openings.
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Woolly Nanas April workshops and drop-ins
Woolly Nanas invites you to a month of making, with friendly drop-ins that need no booking and an April programme of bookable workshops. Try weaving, natural dyeing, macramé and felting, plus after-school yarn craft and a children’s textile club.
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Buckfastleigh Town Hall: uses, costs and bookings
Buckfastleigh Town Council explains the Town Hall charity’s role as a community hub, housing the library and council office alongside classes, a monthly Cosy Cinema and more. Learn about funding, what you can hire, and ways to get involved.
Future Event in 21 daysBuckfastleigh social supermarket and warm space
Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh) runs a welcoming Social Supermarket at Buckfastleigh Town Hall, with a free warm space café and no referral needed. Affordable groceries and fresh produce that cut food waste, open to TQ11 and nearby residents for a donation.
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Free Easter craft workshops for families at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey invites families to free drop-in Easter craft workshops in the School Room by Buckfast Abbey Church. Enjoy simple makes together, suitable for ages 3+, with sessions on select Wednesdays and children accompanied by an adult.
Future Event in 23 daysPurl and a Pint at The Kings Arms, Buckfastleigh
Purl and a Pint welcome you to a relaxed knit and natter at The Kings Arms, Buckfastleigh, with friendly crafters of all levels. Bring your knitting, crochet or other craft, with help on hand, on second and fourth Wednesdays, 7.30–9.30pm.
Future Event in 23 daysEaster animal encounters and crafts at Buckfastleigh Library
Buckfastleigh Library hosts Kat’s Kreatures with live reptiles and minibeasts on Friday 10 April at 2pm (£2 per child). Plus free, drop-in egg-themed crafts throughout library opening hours, with donations welcome.
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Dance with storybooks for toddlers and parents
Lerna Babikyan & Mudita Moves invite toddlers and parents to a playful dance-and-story session at Dean Prior Parish Hall, Buckfastleigh, on 11 April. Expect imaginative movement, shared bonding time and books brought to life for ages 2½–4½.
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Buckfastleigh WI turns 80
Buckfastleigh Women's Institute shares March highlights and looks ahead to its 80th anniversary and a lively year of local friendship and activities. All are welcome at the annual meeting on Tuesday 14 April, with new members especially encouraged.
Future Event in 29 daysFix it at Buckfastleigh Repair Café
Buckfastleigh Repair Cafe invites you to monthly Saturday-morning sessions at The MIC Project, where volunteer fixers help revive electricals, bikes and textiles and offer tool sharpening. It’s free with donations welcome, and a friendly way to learn repairs and meet neighbours.
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Try bowls at Buckfastleigh Bowls Club
Buckfastleigh Bowls Club invites locals to try bowls on their friendly green with a licensed bar in Buckfastleigh, on the edge of Dartmoor. All ages and abilities are welcome, equipment is provided, and a spring programme of roll ups and friendlies awaits.
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Monthly film club at Moor Imagination Centre
Moor Imagination Centre runs a friendly monthly film club in Buckfastleigh on the third Sunday, with café and bar open before a 6.30pm screening and time to chat after. Expect engaging, thought-provoking films, with free entry and donations welcome.
Future Event in 33 daysBuckfastleigh Memory Café returns to South Devon Railway
Buckfastleigh Memory Cafe invites people living with dementia and memory problems to friendly monthly gatherings between Buckfastleigh and Totnes on the South Devon Railway platform, with smiles, changing views and plenty of steam. This month features guests from local caring organisations.
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The fall and rise of English cheese
Buckfastleigh History Society hosts Ian Wellens for a talk on the fall and rise of English cheese, with samples, at Buckfastleigh Town Hall on Thursday 23 April. A friendly evening exploring our cheese heritage.
Future Event in 38 daysFundraising for Dean Prior Church
A Soup and Pudding Lunch at Dean Prior Village Hall raised £385 towards the upkeep of Dean Prior Church. The next fundraiser is a traditional coffee morning with plants at the Village Hall, featuring coffee, cake and a raffle.
Future Event in 40 daysNeedlefelting workshop at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey invites you to a creative needlefelting workshop on Saturday 25 April 2026. Learn the basics and make a duck brooch to take home for £10 with materials included, suitable for adults and 12+, no experience needed.
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Brent Singers perform Rossini’s Petite messe solennelle
Brent Singers bring Rossini’s Petite Messe solennelle to St George’s Church, Modbury on Saturday 25 April, blending operatic drama with sacred warmth for choir, soloists, piano and harmonium. Expect vivid contrasts and stirring choral writing in an intimate setting.
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New weekly subscription for Dartmoor National Park planning alerts
Buckfastleigh Town Council shares that Dartmoor National Park Authority will launch a weekly planning alerts subscription, listing new applications and notifications by parish. Neighbourhood notification emails continue until 1 May, after which the subscription becomes the main way to stay informed.
Future Event in 45 daysHolne annual plant sale at Holne Village Hall
Holne Village Hall Committee invites neighbours to its annual plant sale at Holne Village Hall on 10 May 2026. Browse plants over tea and a friendly raffle, while supporting the hall’s upkeep with free entry for all.
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Join Buckfastleigh Open Wildlife Gardens
Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group invites residents to join Open Wildlife Gardens, running 22–25 May 2026, celebrating all kinds of wildlife-friendly spaces. Look out for bright pollinator displays around town, with more community events planned thanks to Dart Valley Fund support.
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Take part in Buckfastleigh Open Wildlife Gardens
Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group invites local people to take part in its Open Wildlife Gardens, running 22–25 May 2026. Any wildlife-friendly space in Buckfastleigh, Buckfast or Dean Prior is welcome, with flexible opening options and opportunities for walks, talks and workshops.
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Buckfastleigh Mothers' Union trip and March meeting
Buckfastleigh Mothers' Union invites you to a friendly March meeting with a talk on Anna Chaplaincy and refreshments. They're also planning a summer boat trip from Exmouth to Exeter Quay with a coach return.
Future Event in 114 daysJoin the twinning trip to Normandy
Scoriton & Buckfastleigh Twinning Association invites you to a four-day homestay in Fontaine-Henry, Normandy, 27 to 31 August. Enjoy village life with French host families, with school-age children travelling free and everything organised for you.
Future Event in 163 daysVolunteers needed to map Holy Trinity graveyard
Buckfastleigh History Society invites volunteers to join the Holy Trinity Graveyard Project, surveying pre-1992 graves to map precise locations with Ordnance Survey references and What3Words. Help preserve local heritage and make it easier for families and visitors to find loved ones.
General NewsBook review: Skandar series
Buckfastleigh Primary School shares a Year 6 teacher’s review of the Skandar fantasy adventure series for ages 9-12. Expect gripping twists, fierce unicorn riders and a story both boys and girls devour, with tips to start in order.
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Dean Prior 100 Club
Dean Prior Church announces the March 100 Club draw winners: Jane Pridham, Angus Caan and Joanne Bailey. Dean Prior Church thanks supporters and notes some tickets remain unallocated.
General NewsTaizé singing with Dragon Sanctuary Choir
Dragon Sanctuary invites you to an evening of gentle Taizé chants with the Dragon Sanctuary Choir, easy harmonies in Latin and other languages, and a quiet moment of prayer. Open to all faiths and abilities, come for the uplifting, contemplative atmosphere.
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Thank you
Janet Harris would like to thank her friends and neighbours for their support in the months before her operation. She says their generosity and kindness have been overwhelming, and she is very grateful.
General NewsDean Prior 100 Club winners
Dean Prior Church reports the February 100 Club draw winners: 1st Jemma Brown, 2nd Helen Buswell, 3rd Helen Shepherd. The notice also states there are still empty tickets.
General NewsRethink urged on Buckfastleigh Library cuts
Friends of Buckfastleigh Library and the Town Council are challenging proposals in Devon’s library consultation that would cut local staffed hours. Find out the case for fairer banding, protecting vital access, and how to add your voice.
General NewsJoin Moorland Community Caring’s volunteer team
Moorland Community Caring welcomes a new admin volunteer as the team co-ordinates Moor Socials in Buckfastleigh and Ashburton. They’re inviting local people to volunteer in varied roles, from driving and making refreshments to befriending older people and sharing hobbies.
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March highlights at Buckfastleigh Primary School
Buckfastleigh Primary School shares March highlights, from a cosy World Book Day with pyjamas, book swaps and drop-it-and-read moments. Year 6 shone in the Primary Body Language dance show alongside eight schools, supporting fundraising for Nayamba School in Zambia.
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Mythology through dance for children
Moor Imagination Centre invites children aged 5 to 10 to bring ancient myths to life through dance, exploring each story through movement. A welcoming workshop building creativity, cultural awareness and embodied learning at the Centre on 14 March.
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Monday Movers: dance, stretch and relax
Monday Movers invite you to a friendly dance-fitness session on 23 February, with gentle warm-ups, upbeat African, Latin and Indian-inspired routines, and a calming yoga and somatic stretch to finish. A drop-in boost for strength, tone and mobility.
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Free World Book Day costume swaps in Devon libraries
Libraries Unlimited and Recycle Devon are offering free World Book Day costume swap rails at 15 libraries across Devon and Torbay, helping families save money and cut waste. Browse pre-loved children’s outfits and take one home, with no need to donate first.
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Buckfastleigh WI: Buckfast Abbey bees and 80th anniversary plans
Buckfastleigh Women's Institute shares highlights from a talk on Buckfast Abbey beekeeping and the renowned Buckfast Bee, plus plans for the year ahead. The next members’ meeting is Tuesday 10 March with a speaker on life as a police surgeon.
Past EventMonday Movers: dance, stretch and relax
Monday Movers invites you to a lively dance-fitness session on Monday 9 February, with world-inspired routines and a relaxing yoga and somatic cool down. A friendly way to boost strength, tone and mobility while starting the week on a high.
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Free family craft workshops at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey hosts free, drop-in family craft sessions on Wednesday 18 February in the School Room by the Abbey Church. Suitable for ages 3+, it’s a friendly chance to get creative together with an accompanying adult.
Past EventGather open house at Moor Imagination Centre
Moor Imagination Centre hosts a friendly open house social with food, drink, music, dancing, games and a spot of ping pong. Family-friendly and pay what you can, it’s on Friday 30 January. Come meet neighbours and enjoy a relaxed, lively get-together.
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Parent and toddler dance workshop
Lerna Babikyan & Mudita Moves invite toddlers aged 2½ to 4 and their parents to a playful dance-and-story workshop on 14 February in Dean Prior. Expect imaginative movement, BrainDance warm-ups and parent-child bonding in a cosy small-group setting.
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Story dance with mythology for children
Moor Imagination Centre invites children aged 5 to 9 to explore ancient myths through movement in a playful Story Dance with Mythology session on 14 February. Expect a joyful blend of storytelling and dance that nurtures creativity, imagination and cultural awareness.
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