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Dean Prior 100 Club
Dean Prior Church reports the October 100 Club draw winners: first Helen Lee, second Pauline Manfield, third Derek Shepherd. Thanks are extended to supporters, and tickets remain available.
General NewsSoup and pudding lunch for Dean Prior Church
Dean Prior Church hosts a cosy soup-and-pudding lunch at Dean Prior Village Hall on Saturday 22 November to raise funds for the church. Enjoy homemade fare, friendly chat and a free raffle entry, with tickets £10 for adults and children half price.
Future Event in 9 daysValiant Soldier Museum events and winter opening
Valiant Soldier Museum Heritage & Visitor Centre shares a cosy autumn and winter programme, from a gentle Halloween candlelit wander to a free entry Wintertide day with gifts, art and warm drinks. Expect extra Wednesday openings and a cheerful Christmas fair.
General NewsRegular classes at Moor Imagination Centre
Moor Imagination Centre offers a lively programme of weekly classes and regular meet-ups, spanning dance, yoga, tai chi, languages, theatre, choir and martial arts, plus a makers market, Repair Cafe and open mic. Friendly groups for all ages and interests.
Happening Soon 14 Nov 2025
Christmas film music organ concert at St Luke's Church
St Luke's Church hosts a festive concert of popular Christmas film tunes, performed on the organ by St Luke's organist Simon Blades. Free entry on 20 December 2025 at 2.30pm, with favourites from The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Grinch and more.
Future Event in 37 daysThe Share Shed – borrow what you need, when you need it
Share Shed – A Library of Things serves Buckfastleigh with a travelling collection of over 350 items to borrow for a small fee. Van stops at Globe Inn car park, with annual, donation-based membership (£5–£50) and free options for low-income households.
Happening Soon 15 Nov 2025
Buckfastleigh Social Supermarket at Buckfastleigh Town Hall
Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh) invites TQ11 residents to a weekly social supermarket at Buckfastleigh Town Hall, with a free warm space café, friendly volunteers and affordable groceries to cut food waste. No referral needed, with a suggested £4.50 donation.
Happening Soon 18 Nov 2025
Little Lambs free early years group at St Luke's
Better Places (Be Buckfastleigh) invites babies and under-fives with their parents or carers to a free, friendly early years group at St. Luke's Church Hall on Thursday mornings. Expect play, songs, seasonal activities and snacks, with volunteer helpers warmly welcomed.
Happening Soon 20 Nov 2025
Free digital help at Buckfastleigh Library
Buckfastleigh Library hosts Devon Communities Together and Wellmoor for a free drop-in on Monday 17 November, 11am to 1pm, offering one-to-one help with everyday online tasks. Ideal for older adults, carers and anyone keen to build confidence with IT.
Happening Soon 14 Nov 2025
Dying Conversations: advance decisions (living wills)
Heart and Soul Funerals hosts a Dying Conversations meeting at the MIC Centre, Buckfastleigh on Thursday 27 November, 6.30 to 8.30pm, exploring Advanced Decision (Living Will) choices. Come to talk, ask questions and start preparing your own document, with donations for refreshments.
Future Event in 14 daysBuckfastleigh tidy-up planning meeting
Join neighbours in Buckfastleigh at the Valiant Soldier on 12 November at 2.30pm to share ideas on making the town tidier and more welcoming. All are invited to help shape a community clean-up effort.
Past EventBingo night at South Park Community Centre
A community bingo evening at South Park Community Centre on Saturday 29 November supports St Mary’s Buckfast Primary School. Shared by St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, with prizes and refreshments available.
Future Event in 16 days
St Luke's Church
St Luke’s Church welcomes the appointment of Sarah Mullally, currently Bishop of London, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury and the first woman to hold the role. November services include Remembrance Sunday and a new Celtic Evening Prayer.
Happening Soon 14 Nov 2025
Spooky candlelight tour of the Valiant Soldier Museum
Valiant Soldier Museum Heritage & Visitor Centre presents a candlelit Halloween special at The Valiant. Hear a spooky tale, join a mysterious guided tour by candlelight, then enjoy hot chocolate and a snack on Friday 31 October.
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Narnia needle felting and pom-pom workshop
Buckfastleigh Library hosts a Narnia-themed needle-felting and pompom workshop on Tuesday 21 October, led by the Wool Hub team. Make your own felt ice queens and pompom Aslan lions in a friendly, creative afternoon.
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Saturday Board Game Club at Buckfastleigh Library
Buckfastleigh Library hosts a relaxed Board Game Club on Saturday 1 November, 10.30am–12.30pm in the Town Hall, with tables for families and friends and plenty to choose from. Free to attend, with most games for older players and options for ages 7+.
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Embodied Flow dance workshop at Higher Dean
Lerna Babikyan & Mudita Moves invite you to a friendly Embodied Flow Dance workshop at Higher Dean on 1 November. Expect expressive movement, music and connection in a welcoming space, open to all ages and levels.
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Children's storytelling: The World Beyond the Moon and the Stars
Dragon Sanctuary presents a family-friendly storytelling show for ages 5–9 on Saturday 15 November, featuring two imaginative tales of balloon rides beyond the stars and a farmer’s magic shoe tree. A 45-minute burst of wonder to brighten young minds.
Happening Soon 15 Nov 2025
Buckfastleigh Memory Café at South Devon Railway
Buckfastleigh Memory Café welcomes people living with dementia, with a companion, to a cosy meet-up in a stationary train carriage at South Devon Railway on 21 November, 2pm to 3.30pm. Join Vic and Emma to record a collaborative ghost story, with refreshments.
Future Event in 8 days
They Built the Silent Cities
Buckfastleigh History Society hosts a talk on how the Commonwealth War Graves Commission built the Silent Cities after the First World War, on 20 November at the Valiant Soldier Museum and Heritage Centre, Buckfastleigh. Learn the story behind these memorial landscapes.
Happening Soon 20 Nov 2025Purl and a Pint welcomes new members
Purl and a Pint invite you to find woolly inspiration at Stitch Fest at Newton Abbot Racecourse in early November, with exhibitors, workshops and plenty of cake. The group is also meeting as usual in Buckfastleigh and welcomes new members.
Past EventHave 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.
Happening Soon 17 Nov 2025
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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