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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Past EventPurl 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.
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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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Jigsaw puzzle competition at Buckfastleigh Library
Buckfastleigh Library invites teams for a friendly 500-piece jigsaw race on Friday 14 November at the Town Hall. Gather up to four, puzzle against the clock for a prize, and enjoy a cosy community evening with refreshments for £3 per person.
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Rotary art exhibition raises more at Buckfast Abbey
Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Rotary Club shares a round-up: its August art exhibition at Buckfast Abbey’s Great Hall raised more than last year for supported charities. The piece offers heartfelt thanks, a fond farewell to a long-serving member, and ways to get involved.
General NewsTake the MIC - brand new youth music class
Moor Imagination Centre invites young musicians to a weekly programme blending songwriting, live performance and music production, led by industry professionals. Build creative and technical skills through hands-on sessions, recording and mentoring in a friendly, collaborative setting, with inclusive sliding-scale term membership.
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Hansel & Gretel shadow play at Moor Imagination Centre
The Clockwork Moth presents Hansel & Gretel at Moor Imagination Centre on Sat 25 Oct, a 45-minute show of shadow puppetry, storytelling and music for ages 4+. Expect enchanting visuals and an optional meet the puppets afterwards.
Past EventSilhouette art at The Coffee House
The Clockwork Moth present an exhibition of hand-cut silhouette art and illustrations at The Coffee House from Tuesday 14 October. Drop by to enjoy intricate, atmospheric pieces and support local creativity.
Past EventScoriton and Buckfastleigh host Fontaine-Henry twinning weekend
Scoriton & Buckfastleigh Twinning Association shares highlights from a joyful visit by friends from Fontaine-Henry, featuring a ram roast, singalong, ceilidh, Maypole dancing and the Scoriton Flower Show. Discover the spirit of the twinning and how to get involved.
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Buckfastleigh Moor Social has gone 'Global'!
Moorland Community Caring’s Buckfastleigh Moor Social has moved to The Globe Inn. Enjoy a friendly lunchtime social on first and third Wednesdays with sandwiches, hot drinks, pudding and varied activities, with a suggested donation and volunteer lifts available.
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St Benedict’s Catholic Church, Buckfastleigh
St Benedict’s Catholic Church in Buckfastleigh is a worshipping community served by Fr Francis Straw from Buckfast Abbey, with Mass and a quiet activity area for children. It is preparing for next year’s sacraments of initiation and supports the Buckfastleigh Foodbank.
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What's on at Moor Imagination Centre
Moor Imagination Centre has a packed programme of weekly classes and clubs for all ages, from dance and martial arts to theatre, choir and mindfulness. Discover regular meet-ups too, including book club, repair and makers' gatherings, plus open mic.
Past EventThe Lounge Café at Moor Imagination Centre, Buckfastleigh
Moor Imagination Centre’s Lounge Café serves organic, plant-based meals with sliding-scale pricing, welcoming everyone to eat well and connect in Buckfastleigh. Expect a friendly, nourishing menu and relaxed vibe, open Fridays to Sundays, 10am to 5pm, with select evenings.
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Monthly makers market at Moor Imagination Centre
Moor Imagination Centre hosts its monthly Makers Market, bringing local pottery, prints, plants, textiles and jewellery, plus activities and Devon Wildlife Trust information. Next market is Sunday 5 October, 11am to 3pm, with Circle of Song Community Choir and the café open.
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Buckfast / Buckfastleigh Methodist Church
Buckfastleigh Methodists and Buckfast Methodist Chapel report that construction of the new access ramp at Buckfast Chapel has been delayed whilst awaiting locally sourced granite setts, with a likely mid to late October start. Weekly coffee mornings at the Valiant Soldier continue.
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