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Join Us for the Buckfastleigh Open Wildlife Gardens 2025 Event
Buckfastleigh Open Wildlife Gardens is calling for submissions for their 2025 event, celebrating gardens that support wildlife. The weekend-long event showcases different ways to invite wildlife into your garden, and all are invited to participate or attend!
★ Featured Past EventJoin Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group's May Activities
The Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group invites everyone to participate in No Mow May and the Community Pollinator Project. Also, get ready for the Open Wildlife Gardens event from 16-18th May. Let's help the local wildlife together!
☆ Semi-Featured Past EventJoin the Pollinator Project with Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group
The Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group kicked off their new Pollinator Project with a successful Seed Swap event. Join the effort to help pollinators thrive in urban settings.
Past EventHelp swifts and count Greater Horseshoe bats
Buckfastleigh Action for Nature Group, with the Devon Swift Project, are installing handcrafted swift nest boxes around Buckfastleigh in September, alongside a community greater horseshoe bat count. Find out how to lend a hand and help local wildlife thrive.
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Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with Buckfastleigh Bowls Club
Join the Buckfastleigh Bowls Club for a nostalgic 'Street Party' to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Enjoy a day filled with 1945-themed music, tasty refreshments, and a grand raffle on Thursday, 8th May from 2pm.
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Join the Buckfastleigh Bowls Club for Exciting Social Events!
Buckfastleigh Bowls Club invites the community to its upcoming social events, featuring a quiz night and bingo session, complete with prizes and refreshments. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at Duckspond Road!
Past EventBuckfastleigh Bowls Club: Inviting You to Our Social Events Programme
Buckfastleigh Bowls Club warmly invites the public to their diverse social events in May, featuring a VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebration, a fun-filled Quiz Night, and an exciting Bingo event.
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Join the Fun at Buckfastleigh Bowls Club's Social Events!
Join us at Buckfastleigh Bowls Club for a series of engaging social events, including bingo and quiz nights. Everyone is welcome to enjoy games, refreshments, and the chance to win prizes!
Past EventFunction Room Rental at Buckfastleigh Bowls Club
Buckfastleigh Bowls Club is offering their beautiful club room for hire, equipped with all the necessary amenities and stunning views of the Green.
General NewsJoin Us at Buckfastleigh Bowls Club for Exciting Social Events!
Buckfastleigh Bowls Club welcomes everyone to a series of fun-filled social events, featuring games, quizzes, and festive gatherings. Enjoy a range of refreshments and activities at our clubhouse on Duckspond Road.
Past EventJoin Us for a Fun Quiz Night at Buckfastleigh Bowls Club
Join Buckfastleigh Bowls Club on Thursday, 4th September for a fun quiz night open to everyone, featuring a cash prize for winners and a raffle, all in a welcoming venue with disabled access and free parking.
Past EventBuckfastleigh Christmas Street Fair: A Festive Evening of Fun and Shopping
The Buckfastleigh Christmas Street Fair is set to bring festive cheer with its array of stalls, late-night local shopping, entertainment, and activities on Fore Street from 4pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 4th December. Highlights include performances by local schools, a Victorian Carousel, a live street auction, and fun additions like a roaming Christmas Grinch and festive photo booth.
Past EventBuckfastleigh Christmas fair
Buckfastleigh Christmas Fair brings festive cheer to town on Wednesday 3 December, with Tano Taiko drummers, Street Heat samba, children’s rides, Santa and a seasonal photo booth. Expect stalls, tasty local food and a lively street auction and prize draw.
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Road closures and parking restrictions for Buckfastleigh Christmas Fair
Buckfastleigh Christmas Fair takes place on Wednesday 3 December, with temporary road and parking restrictions in the town centre from 1pm to 9pm. See which streets are affected, diversions in place, and how to plan your visit or journey.
Past EventVolunteer Delivery Helpers Needed at Glebelands Estate
Buckfastleigh Community News is seeking volunteers to help with deliveries at Glebelands Estate. This temporary role offers a chance to assist our community and possibly become a permanent position.
General NewsBuckfastleigh Community News Sheet Debuts a New Look
The Buckfastleigh Community News has updated this month's News Sheet with a new, larger font and more visually appealing layout, extending it to 20 pages. They are seeking volunteers for editing and financial roles to help sustain the newsletter's future.
☆ Semi-Featured General NewsA Fresh Start for Buckfastleigh News
Buckfastleigh Community News has unveiled a new look for its newsletter and launched a comprehensive website featuring enhanced content accessibility, up-to-date community information, and interactive features. The updates aim to make local news and events more accessible and engaging for everyone in Buckfastleigh.
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Free Local Business & Trader Directory — launching soon
Buckfastleigh Community News is launching a free online business and trader directory this autumn, covering Buckfastleigh, Scoriton, and Holne. Local businesses can register now to be included when it goes live.
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Register Now – Free Local Trader Listings Going Live Soon
Buckfastleigh Community News is launching a free online directory for businesses in Buckfastleigh, Scoriton and Holne this autumn, and traders can register now. Equal space for all, add a photo or logo, and help residents find local services first.
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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 NewsChristmas greetings and thanks from Buckfastleigh Community News
Buckfastleigh Community News shares festive wishes and thanks to readers, volunteers and sponsors, following a year of improvements to the news sheet and website. They invite continued contributions to keep local stories flowing into 2026.
General NewsJoin Us For The New Cricket Season at Buckfastleigh Cricket Club
The new cricket season is in full swing at the Buckfastleigh Cricket Club. Everyone is welcome to join in, whether playing, supporting, or simply enjoying a summer afternoon at our picturesque ground.
★ Featured General NewsBuckfastleigh Fire Station Conducts Major Fire Exercise on 23rd October
Buckfastleigh Fire Station is conducting a large fire exercise on 23rd October from 6pm to 10pm at the Flo Gas facility, Bullycleaves Quarry. The exercise will involve multiple fire appliances and service vehicles, with minimal expected disruption and hose ramps provided for safe driving.
Past EventBuckfastleigh 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.
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