Love Saltash January 2020

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#africanlion

#dolphin

#gorilla

#jaguar

#rhino

#penguin

#elephant

#turtle

#orangutan

#giantpanda

#tiger

#polarbear

We’re adopting an endangered animal Deltor is going to be adopting one of these incredible endangered animals & in doing so we hope that it will inspire others to do the same. In order to further raise the awareness of this campaign & the plight of these animals we are asking you, the general public and the staff of Deltor to select their animal of choice.

To do so, throughout the month of January we will be posting details about the plight of these 12 animals on our Facebook & Instagram pages. All you have to do is like & share the post, adding the hashtag of your animal of choice to cast your vote. The animal that receives the most votes will receive the adoption fund, we’ll announce the winner on social media in February.

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To select your animal of choice follow us on Facebook & Instagram

@DeltorDesignPrint

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Taking care of your print Taking care of the planet

Hello

and welcome...

….to January’s edition of Love Saltash

When my designer and I were putting together this edition, we expected a pared back more gentle vibe - lots of white space and sparse text. Partly because we wanted to create breathing space after the hectic run up to Christmas, and partly because we thought we would struggle to find enough news of interest in this quieter time of year.

We were wrong. Saltash is as vibrant and active as ever. There is literally tonnes of great stuff going on and more and more people

Jane Pierce

getting involved.

Take Chloe Bunce who some of you may remember did some work experience with us in the Summer and has written another article this month.

Chloe has now become a newly appointed Co-op Member Pioneer for Saltash. Not heard the phrase before? Chloe explains, “ A Member Pioneer is a community connector, a catalyst for change and a communicator. My job is to engage with the community, raise awareness for schemes

This months front cover image is by Jane Pierce. Jane loves to capture and share both the beauty and quirkiness of Cornwall in her images - most of which are taken whilst walking her dog Maddie in all weathers! Jane lives in Saltash with her family and runs her own PR company Harissa PR from the Tamar Valley.

and charities and help improve well-being. We are lucky to live in such a proactive and driven community, that really does care for its members, and have great places for young people like me to grow as individuals and experience priceless opportunities. I am excited to do my bit for our community and watch it thrive.

Watch this space!

xx Karen (and Chloe!)

Chloe Bunce

Visit us on Facebook and Twitter @lovesaltash and read us online at cornerstonevision.com/plymouth-publications/love-saltash Love Saltash is published by Cornerstone Vision Visit us on Facebook and Twitter @lovesaltash Editorial: Contact karen@cornerstonevision.com Design: Contact leah@cornerstonevision.com Front Cover: Saltash Waterside by Jane Pierce.

The views expressed in Love Saltash are not necessarily those of the publishers. Every effort is taken to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this magazine. However, the publishers do not accept any liability for any

advice or information included in the magazine.

Please note that NO content or artwork published in this or any issue of Love Saltash can be used or reproduced in any print or online format without written permission having been given.

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Contents 6 - 7

Plastic Free New Year Resolutions

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In Brief

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Feeling Famous

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And Breathe...

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12 - 13 Follow the Bear to Make a Difference 14 - 15 New Year; New Opportunities...

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One Fit Mama

19 - 21 Supporting Adopted Children in

Schools

24 - 25 Saltash Students Far From Home 28

Our Community Our Planet

30 - 31 Home From Home at Cross Park 32 - 33 Planting For The Future

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34 - 35 A Big Burst Into The New Year For

Bridging The Tamar Visitor Centre

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A Bull In A China Shop

38 - 39 Saltash Went Back In Time 40 - 41 Ron’s Back At The Gym 42 - 43 Repair Cafe 44 - 45 Art at Ashtorre 46

Business Support For OHOB

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Year 11 Aspirations Day

48 - 49 Saltash Community School

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50 - 51 The New Gym At St Mellion

International Resort

52 - 53 Adults In Saltash Succeed Through

Lifelong Learning

55 - 62 Out And About 65

Saltash Music, Speech And Drama

Festival

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Remember to take a reusable water bottle with you when you’re out and about. Saltash has several free water refill stations in Saltash. Keep your eye out for the blue Refill sticker in shop windows.

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Switch to refillable home products including refillable shampoo, conditioner, washing up liquid and laundry detergent. All of which are available at Deli Bazaar.

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In Brief

My Saltash

and voluntary organisations that provide health and wellbeing services to understand the challenges and

Looking for a fresh start in 2020? MySaltash is

the successes that drive service improvement.

your opportunity to meet fantastic groups and

Ask Cornwall is a digital community platform that

organisations that can help you feel healthier, happier

creates a space for individuals and communities to

and living life to the full.

easily share thoughts and build ideas that will help

The event will be held on January 24 and 25 from 10am

shape our future health and social care.

to 1pm at Plougastel Drive, Saltash.

The website is now live and open for people to sign

MySaltash is a FREE event for all ages which is definitely

up to several topics including the community service

not to be missed! Plougastel Drive will be buzzing with

reviews in Saltash, Fowey and Penwith involving the

activity across the two days, with many venues taking

community hospitals Edward Hain, Fowey and St

part, including Saltash Library, Saltash Leisure Centre,

Barnabas. The Ask Cornwall platform provides the

SHADO Centre, Saltash Family Hub, Saltash Health

opportunity for discussion that can inform the reviews.

Centre and St Anne’s Care Home.

Visit askcornwall.co.uk to sign up to give your views.

Join in with the fun activities, tasters and interactive

Ask Cornwall ‘How To’ videos are also available

sessions at these wonderful venues and find out about

before and after sign up by clicking on ‘help’ from the

the amazing things they (and others) have to offer.

homepage.

Everyone is welcome at MySaltash, bring your family

WARM COAT

and friends along too!

And don’t worry, when you need a bit of a break after all that excitement, you can relax with a nice hot drink at the SHADO Centre.

Keep an eye out on The Hub Saltash on Facebook for the latest news on MySaltash: https://www.facebook. com/HubSaltash To get involved in MySaltash or find out more, contact Laura Chapman from Volunteer Cornwall at LauraC@ volunteercornwalll.org.uk or 07968 706112.

MySaltash is kindly supported by Volunteer Cornwall,

WARM HEART At the recent Saltash Full Town Council meeting there

was a request that the Maurice Huggins Room in Victoria Gardens, Saltash, be used as a space for the “Warm Coat” initiative in the town – in which anyone

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in need of a warm coat during the cold weather could

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initiative, with any donated coats to be delivered to

Healthwatch Cornwall is launching a new online portal called Ask Cornwall, where people can share

thoughts, ideas and ask questions about what matters. Run by an independent Community Interest Company representing people throughout the county,

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Healthwatch Cornwall works with the public sector

acquire one. The Council resolved to approve this Councillor Averil Pinckney, a.pinckney@saltash.gov. uk.

So if someone you know is feeling the cold, take a trip to the Maurice Huggins Room for a free new coat thanks to the warm hearts of local Saltash folk.

Business

Feeling Famous

You may have seen one of the short films put out in Love Saltash Facebook showcasing the phenomenon that is the Saltash Christmas Festival.

Created by Adam Heap of Thomas Heap Films, they vividly recollect the magic of the day and evening which saw thousands of local people out enjoying themselves on a thankfully dry Fore Street.. If you haven’t seen them yet, visit @lovesaltash on Facebook and relive the experience.

He owns his own Green Screen (loved by film makers everywhere to put screaming heroines in front of clips of erupting volcanoes or charging bulls!) and is flexible enough to film in his own studio and out and about wherever there is a story to be told.

Adam Heap has recently set up Thomas Heap Films after leaving the Navy. He lives in Saltash and is keen to become one of Saltash’s Go To Videographers.

In this day and age everything gets filmed, and working with Adam ensures you get a quality end product. You might be interested in creating the ultimate birthday or special occasion message for a loved one far away, or you might need your website updating with great animated content. You might even want to star in your own Green Screen enabled Epic!

Like many digital experts, Adam is self taught and has been able to amass a good amount of professional equipment to help his videos look and sound really good.

Adam is a natural interviewer, able to put you at ease and bring out the best of you so your message - whatever it may be - really stands out. Why not get in touch.

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Photo by Jamie Quinn included in the charity calendar

AND BREATHE… Roger Lowe, known to many as R, was born and raised in Plymouth. Like his father and two grandsons he worked in the Dockyard. R was a family man who enjoyed the outdoor life, spending as much time as possible with his wife Jan either fishing in their boat, on the beach or growing his own fruit and veg and keeping bees.

the South West Mesothelioma Support Group).

All this activity required great strength and stamina and even in his 60’s, his grandsons had trouble keeping up with him.

Respiratory Disease has recently become a priority area for the NHS as, unlike other well funded areas of disease prevention, there has been no reduction in lung disease over the last ten years.

While working, R was exposed to asbestos. Despite being given the all clear in 2003, a severe bout of flu two years later left him suffering with breathlessness, chest pains and fluid on his lung. A biopsy diagnosed Mesothelioma. He died seven months later surrounded by his family.

Jamie Quinn, from Saltash, has been producing the IPlymouth Charity Calendar featuring stunning photos of Devon and Cornwall for several years now, with the 2020 edition being the last one.

Every penny raised goes to the British Lung Foundation’s Mesothelioma Research Scheme (via

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Research is looking at how chemotherapy can be better taken up by affected cells, how immunotherapies and T Cells can help the body fight back using its own immune system and creating 3D models of how the cancer grows to learn more about it.

Everyone deserves to be able to breathe.

Visit the website of the British Lung Foundation, blf. org.uk to find support for sufferers, learn about the research, donate, and lobby government for more investment into this vital area of health at www.blf. org.uk.

Calendars can still be bought locally at CEPL12, 4 Fore Street Saltash at £6 each, or by contacting Jamie at james.quinn@plymouth.ac.uk or call 01752 585537. You can also visit their facebook group @ SouthWestMesotheliomaSupportGroup.

In Brief

GET INVOLVED YOUR COUNCIL

politicians, and consider how you can make a difference by standing. For more information contact electionsadmin@cornwall.gov.uk or call 03001231115.

NEEDS YOU TRAVEL BY TRAIN

You may be elated or devasted following the recent General Election, but at least it proved that despite the bad weather and inconvenient timing more people than ever are engaged in the political process.

Cornwall Council has been working with “Locality”, the national membership network for community organisations, to strengthen local services to suit local needs. One of their aims is to support town and parish councils to deliver “People Power” – the ability to self organise and determine what really matters using local

knowledge. A fairly shocking statistic states that only 20% of parish council seats are contested at local elections, suggesting that people are reluctant to get involved , or feel the job is not for them. In reality

Due to persistent pressure by local people, the Rail Service has now increased from 14 trains each way to over 22 trains from St Germans to Plymouth, 27 from Saltash to Plymouth and 26 making the return journey back to Cornwall. Great news for those seeking to reduce car journeys and cut down on spending, as the cost of a return journey to Plymouth from St Germans is just £3.20 with a rail card. Cheaper than the combined costs of the bridge and parking! Or you could take your bike on the train for a more scenic journey and cycle back for a convenient work out.

A local timetable can be found at Saltash station, or by emailing sgrug@railholiday.co.uk or calling 01503230783. Alternatively visit GWR.com or call 03457000125 for more details.

places, more networking with the voluntary and

FREE TREES

community sector, flexible meeting times to allow

service to deliver free packs of saplings to schools and

local Councils need representation from all walks of life and Cornwall is providing some interesting solutions to helping more people from all walks of life get involved – paying for child care, creating more modern meeting

those who are in work to get involved, and adoption of better technology that helps local Councils make quicker decisions and get stuff done.

The local Council is where you can really make a difference, and any group of people works best where there is a wide variety of different backgrounds, views and interests represented. There are currently no vacancies in Saltash, however Botus Fleming has not had an election in 27 years and must work hard to get enough people involved through a process of co-opting.

On January 6 the Woodland Trust are reopening their community groups.

However, they are so keen to see more trees planted that their website explains you don’t even need to belong to an official organisation. You can set up a group for the sole purpose of planting so long as it is not-for-profit. The most important thing is that your group is willing to take on the planning, planting and care of the saplings.

Find out more at www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/planttrees/schools-and-communities/

So, wherever you live, don’t think elections are just for

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Charity

Follow the Bear to Make a Difference

Letty Greenfield has become an events fundraiser and volunteer coordinator for local charity Jeremiah’s Journey.

She has close ties to Saltash, growing up around Callington, and spending the last six years working at Pentillie Castle.

Letty did not have the easiest of starts to the world of work. Whilst working as an administrator at Pentillie, at just 20 years old, she lost her Mum to cancer.

Jeremiah’s Journey, which helps children and young people cope with bereavement is very close to Letty’s heart.

Pentillie provided her with a place of work that not only supported Letty during this tumultuous time, but also believed in her enough to encourage her to build up her experience and get a degree in Event Management at the same time as moving from waitressing to the bakery, then work in the kitchens, office and administration.

Letty

Letty puts down her appetite for hard work to her upbringing as a farmer’s daughter.

After graduating in 2019, Letty wanted to put her heart and soul into giving something back, which is why she applied for the job at Jeremiahs.

The charity supports children across South East Cornwall and South Devon as well as in Plymouth through counselling, support groups, in schools and in families.

Alongside clinical help it offers art and creative therapies designed to create special places where children can feel comfortable and begin the long journey to heal from their trauma.

Letty remembers the worst part of her own experience of losing her Mum was not being able to talk about it.

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She is now able to share lots of conversations to prove that it is normal to feel angry, ignored and confused.

Jeremiahs’s have launched a new campaign called #followthebear to create steady income for the charity and to eliminate a current waiting list.

To be told you must wait at a crucial time of the bereavement process makes the journey of understanding grief, it’s strength of feeling and how to cope, harder.

Bereavement is an inevitable and natural part of life and many children come through this painful experience changed but able to move on to live fulfilling lives. Children who experience such losses encounter psychological, physical, health, social, cultural and educational challenges that can make them vulnerable as they develop. Some challenges fade with time and with support, while others can persist and be lifelong.

Loss and bereavement are very much part of being human and as such are normal, painful, predictable life events. Grief is not an illness. It is understood in different ways in different families and we need to be sensitive to these differences.

Donations can be made following the link - https:// localgiving.org/charity/jeremiahsjourney/

Please contact the charity for more information on ‘Free Will Writing Week’ with Portcullis Solicitors, 13 - 17 January and ‘Bring a Bear to Work/School Day’, 30 January McClure Solicitors are also offering free wills in return for a donation – at www.mcclure-solicitors.co.uk/ jeremiahs-journey-partnership

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New Year; New opportunities…

Article by Jo Baskott

Happy New Year to all who help and support Community Enterprises PL12!

Looking back over 2019, it’s amazing to see what can be achieved in a year.

The Community Hub had a well-earned facelift, and is now home to around 12 local Crafters, selling their lovely hand-made goods. The Hub became a Plastic Free Champion, supporting the work of Plastic Free Saltash and SEA to help Saltash become a more eco-friendly town. The Hub also sells a range of ecofriendly, plastic-free products, including stainless steel straws, beeswax food wraps, and coconut fibre scourers. The Local Produce markets have been well supported, taking place on the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Christmas saw us holding a handful of crafting workshops, hosted by our talented Crafters; these have proven to be so popular that we intend to carry on with them in 2020; the participants have loved having some “me time” to relax, try something new, and make new friends.

Our Community Hoppers have been busy taking the lovely people of Saltash on various trips; some of the most-enjoyed were the Valentine’s Day Mystery Tour, the ever-popular Sunday Lunch trips, and day-trips to Truro

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City of Lights and the Mousehole Christmas Lights.

Dave is busy planning some great days out for 2020, including requests from passengers. It’s always lovely to hear the positive feedback from trippers, and many friendships have been forged.

Dementia Voice PL12 is expanding rapidly, with standing-room only at some of their recent dropin cafes, which take place in the Community Hub on Tuesdays, 10am – 1pm. Dementia voice have a very active Walking Group, a Veterans Group, and 2020 will see the launch of their much-anticipated singing group. One of our Directors, Carol, received a well-deserved award at the Cornwall Celebrates Volunteering Awards, for all her hard work for DV12.

Congratulations Carol, we’re all so proud of you!

The Scrapstore began as a pilot enterprise with us, and has proven to be so popular, it has now set up independently as what we hope will be a permanent fixture on Fore Street. We wish them all the best for their exciting future.

SaltashCard now has over 1,000 members and growing. This local discount card gives discounts & offers at numerous local businesses; if you haven’t got one yet, or still have the old green card, call in to the Community Hub at 4 Fore St. Some of the organisations we’ve been working with

recently include Saltash Chamber of Commerce, Plastic Free Saltash, Saltash Environmental Action, Saltash Foodbank, Saltash Gardening Group, and the Royal British Legion, and we’re looking forward to working with other organisations over the coming year.

2020 is promising to be a very busy year for us, with some really exciting new projects in the pipeline (watch this space!) BUT we can’t do any of this,

Together We Can, Together We Do.

without our wonderful volunteers. If you can spare a few hours a month to help with any of our projects, we’d love to hear from you…perhaps 2020 is your year to help us make a difference for the good people of Saltash and its surrounding parishes.

Details on all our enterprises can be found on our website, www.CEPL12.co.uk Or email hub@cepl12.co.uk / tel. 01752 849334

We are a not-fo t-f r-profit voluntary t-fo organisation, open to everyone living or working in Saltash and the surrounding areas.

Our Community Hub at 4 Fo Fore re Street is the t heart of everything we do.. From here, ere, you you can; Find out about Community Hopper buses, and book trips or private hire.

Buy locally-made crafts, produce and ecofriendly products in the Community Shop.

Find out about Volunteering roles, and use Donate to our Recycling schemes for inkjet your time, skills or knowledge to get cartridges, old mobile phones & other items; involved in one of our Community Projects. money raised goes to community projects.

Make contact with Dementia Voice, & come along to the weekly drop-in Cafe (Tuesday, 10am - 1pm). Find out about Dementia Voice walking group & the Veterans group.

Learn about our other projects, e.g. 18 Belle Vue Road - home to Citizens Advice & the Foodbank; and supporting the voice of patients in the NHS.

Sign up to the SALTASHCARD, your local discount card.

Join us as a Member, and contribute your ideas.

hub@cepl12.co.uk facebook/cepl12 01752 848348 www.cepl12.co.uk Community Enterprises PL12 | 4 Fore Street | Saltash | PL12 6JL

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One Fit Mama

Rhiannon is postnatal trained, and every exercise can be modified according to fitness levels, and any conditions that attendees may suffer from including - caesareans, bad birth experiences, abdominal separation, pelvic floor issues and pelvic girdle pain - so mums can return to exercise at a pace that suits them.

There is a dedicated play area right in the centre of the exercise class so mums can see baby all at times, stop and see to them as needed - plus Rhiannon is on hand for cuddles if required!

Rhiannon Bailey runs over six different fitness programmes designed specifically for women.

Any one can come to her classes, but they are especially brilliant if you’ve recently had children, or are struggling with the long term affects of pregnancy.

One Fit Mama aptly describes the end goal!

Rhiannon runs 6 classes over 3 days in her home town of Saltash. Baby is for Mums after their GP check up until their baby is walking, Toddler is from walking up to school age, with a few older children coming along too. There is also an evening class which is child free, open to all ladies, and a weekend bootcamp for those wanting to push a little harder.

OneFitMama operates as a franchise which Rhiannon decided was right for her and young family as fitness was so important to her before she became a mum, she just didnt want to stop.

Rhiannon runs a referral scheme, via the OneFitMama Trust, offering free spaces in classes for 6 weeks for those struggling with their mental health, because of the power that exercise can have on your mental health.

All women are welcome to attend the first class as a free trial, to see if the classes work for them and their children...however most come back regularly, making friends with other mums.

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One course that has proved popular is ‘OneFitCore’ - a 6 week core and pelvic floor restoration class open to all (not just new mums) - so don’t despair if its been a while since your babies could be picked up!

It can be life changing what exercise can do for a womens health both physically and mentally.

Contact Rhiannon on: cornwall@onefitmama.co.uk

07791603059

Follow: OneFitMama Cornwall on Facebook & Instagram 'Exercise for Mums at every stage of motherhood' Classes which offer circuit based, postnatal safe exercise - with baby & toddler zones so your little ones can play while you work out.

Tuesdays at The Core: 9:30am - Mum & Baby, 10:30am - Mum & Toddler Thursdays: 9.15am - OneFitCore - Saltash Baptist Church (6 week core & pelvic floor rehab course) 10am - Mum & Baby - Saltash Baptist Church 19.15pm - Evening circuits Saltash Catholic Church (child free, all ladies).

Saturdays: Bootcamp - 6 week course inc sessions, nutrition programme and online support group.

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Supporting adopted children in schools

Article by Dr Adam Lewis-Cole (Ded Psychology) Educational Psychologist

Schools and colleges can be challenging environments for many children and young people; being busy, noisy, potentially unpredictable and confusing! They are also however, a wonderful source of community, personal growth, connection and security. For adopted children, who have likely experienced traumatic backgrounds, school is often the former, full of challenge and, in some ways, quite scary, but with careful consideration, understanding and support we can help education become the secure and rewarding experience that every child deserves.

Raising awareness: In my research and work, I have often come across the view that adopted children have found their `happy ending`

with their new families. Whilst this is in many ways very true, it is also important to remember that these children have often lived through scary, abusive and traumatic events in their early years (or even before they were born). These experiences have shaped how they view the world and people in it and can mean that the world is full of danger and threats.

He has to be ready to fight, flight or freeze at any moment to protect himself.

Some challenges adopted children can face in school: Feeling scared: Because adopted children have often experienced scary and traumatic events, their brain development leads them to be very sensitive and responsive to any perceived danger. Loud noises; unfamiliar people; being told off etc can all trigger a child’s fight or flight response and lead to behaviours

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that are driven by fear and not rational choice.

Adopted children can also experience great shame about these behaviours and systems like timeouts, loss of golden time etc can create a toxic level of shame. He feels unable to control his behaviour, feels deep shame and cannot feel anything positive about himself.

The curriculum: Lessons can be full of challenge for adopted children, be it specific activities like making a family tree; or the day-to-day conversation and questions about family life. It’s really important to consider how adopted children make sense of their family and early experiences and how they can be supported to feel included and safe across the curriculum. He feels different and can’t relate to others’ experiences.

Learning Tasks: Research shows us that children who have experienced early trauma have difficulty with executive functioning skills. These are all of the skills which we use in day-to-day life to make sure we pay attention; plan, problem solve; remember instructions etc. Adopted children often find these skills hard to do and so day to day activities and tasks in lessons can be very challenging to complete. When he can’t complete the task, he feels like he has failed again.

to be so danger aware and can be open to play learn and feel joy. We help children feel safe by providing them with consistency, predictability and boundaries, but most importantly through caring, unconditional relationships with key adults. The teacher, teaching assistant and receptionist who check-in with him throughout the day, build a relationship and get to know him which helps him to trust adults.

Explore emotions: We make sense of our world and our day-to-day lives using emotions; angry, worried, excited; sad.

These are complex concepts to understand and manage. If we want children to be able to manage their feelings, we first have to spend time helping them to understand what they are; what they look like; and how they feel in our bodies. When he can make sense of being “anxious” he can begin to seek support to manage his emotions.

Provide opportunities for success: We can make sure that all children have the chance to experience success in their learning (by making tasks bite-size; planning steps with the child etc), but we can also provide them with the chance to have social success by helping them develop positive relationships through safe games with peers. He can begin to value himself more as he sees that he can succeed in school.

Peer Relationships:

Working collaboratively:

Building friendships is an important part of social development for all children. Children who have experienced trauma can often find it hard to make friends, they may not have been shown how in their early years and need some help to learn the social skills. Other children can also make them feel unsafe (as children are unpredictable) and so they need help from adults to feel safe in games with other children.

He wants friends, but they scare him and he doesn’t know how to play with them. He’s alone.

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Prioritising safety and security: The most important thing that we can provide for these children is a sense of emotional safety and security in school. If we don’t feel safe, we cannot learn anything! When he feels safe, he doesn’t need

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Community

Saltash Students Far From Home

Lowenna Carvell is a remarkable young woman

Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

whom you may see delivering a copy of Love Saltash

World Challenge encourages its’ participants to raise

through your door this month.

their own funds for the trip, which is why Lowenna,

A year 10 pupil at Saltash Community School,

at just 14, is dog walking, car washing, attending local

Lowenna has already been bitten by the travel bug

fairs and selling sweet cones and seed bombs and

and is now raising money to go to Malawi in July

delivering magazines.

2021.

Saltash Community School also run joint ventures

She explained, “Earlier this year I travelled to India with

World

Challenge

and

supported a local community,

Lowenna

for the team of 40 adventurers that will be going to Malawi so they can pool their fund raising resources.

teaching English to their pupils.

Lowenna explains that the trips

After this incredible experience,

are meant to be life changing.

I am keen to further develop

“We took a football as a gift to

my passion for travel and

India last time and I was amazed

support of rural and deprived

how grateful the children were

communities.”

who received it.” She explained.

World Challenge have run a truly

“It’s quite shocking how much

great expedition for students at

we take for granted in this

Saltash for several years now,

country.”

taking young people on an

Lowenna, who comes from a

adventure of their lives.

dynasty of Scout leaders is also

The idea is that the young

impressed by the outdoor skills

people are challenged to take

she has learnt. “As an Explorer

the lead – sorting out their own transport from the

Scout I am well used to camping, but it’s not every

airport for example – as well as being supported in

day you hear the caution, “If you hear rustling, don’t

a trek to really see what the country they are visiting

leave the tent as it might be an elephant!””

is all about.

If you would like to support Lowenna raise funds,

What’s more is that they get the opportunity to

you can do so www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/

help a community in the country they are visiting

lowenna1 or you can email the teacher at Saltash

with a project, working with partners World Animal

Community School who is organising the expedition

Protection, Rethink Orphanages, Travellers Against

so your support can help the whole group,

Plastic (TAP) and are an advocate of the United

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Trekking in India

World Challenge expedition 2019

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Community

Our Community OuR Planet

The Saltash Christmas Fair was once again a fantastic

A fair amount of interest was generated by the group,

community celebration of the Christmas spirit,

who joined in with the rest of the large parade of

organised by the Saltash Chamber of Commerce.

adults and children carrying many very striking

Community groups showcased their activities and

lanterns.

shopkeepers took their shops out into the street on

All processed up Fore St and then were treated to a

Fore Street, showing the fabulous range of products

stunning firework display.

you can buy right here in Saltash.

We can and will be able to balance the needs of the

This year a band of “Earth Protectors� joined the

earth and those of us who live on it as we seek to

annual Lantern Parade in Fore Street. Members of

address the issues facing us together.

Saltash Extinction Rebellion sported angel wings,

Anyone interested in finding out more about or

halos of ivy and ribbon and carried lanterns decorated

joining the Saltash Extinction group please look at

like globes, to highlight the danger from Climate

the facebook page, Saltash Extinction Rebellion or

Change that our beautiful world is in. Placards

details of meetings are posted in the window of the

denoted our world being supported by caring hands.

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Community

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Working together at Cross Park

Home from Home at Cross Park

New manager, Zoe Wise started in June and has used the time well to spruce up the existing space, fully supported by colleagues Mandy Cook, Karen Mathis, Shirley Smith, Janet Downs and Niky Jenkins to make it even more accessible for the young people in their care.

Between them, they have decades of experience of working with pre schoolers; Shirley ,Karen and Janet have been at Cross Park for over twenty years, and Niky or over ten, and Zoe had been teaching for years in the West Midlands with considerable Special Needs experience before relocating to Saltash last Spring.

All this experience has meant that their ethos is to be led by children, rather than making the children conform to a strict timetable.

Cross Park has the feel of an extended family with children being asked, “Are you ready for snack now?” and “What would you like to play with next?”

All learning is done through play, learning numbers through threading popcorn, colours through dressing up, and although learning journals are completed and topics followed like any other modern nursery, the children don’t see it as work.

This laid back attitude extends to parents as well who are welcome to stay for settling in sessions, and are able to change or request extra sessions with just a little notice, so staffing numbers can be maintained.

Support is also given from trainees from Saltash and Plymouth Colleges, but the permanent team ensure that they also stay long term giving even more stability to the children.

Snacks and lunch are eaten alongside members of staff just like you would expect at home, and if the children become a bit teary for any reason, there is always someone there for a good old one to one chat.

The children bring in a packed lunch and the Pre School provide a snack menu which is alternated at different times throughout the week, as well as being available to parents so they know what their child is eating.

So, if someone you know likes nothing better than dressing up as a Princess or Pig all day, likes to decide if they are hungry or not, or prefers a bit of flexibility in their childcare, then you may want to contact the team at Cross Park Pre School.

For more details visit www.crossparkpre-school.co.uk

Looking after baby

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Community

Planting for the Future

It’s good to remember at this time of year that there

Waitrose not only donated food to the Committee

are stirrings in the earth of new growth.

recently for the performance of “Lowena” but they

Saltash Great War Committee recently planted a

also supplied a large number of bulbs.

beech tree and bulbs at St Stephen’s Churchyard.

The community can look forward to the wonderful

A Service was conducted by the Rev Cathy Sigrist on

display of, daffodils, bluebells, snowdrops and crocus

Remembrance Day when the tree was planted. Chair

at St Stephen’s Churchyard next year.

of the Committee, Sue Hooper said, the occasion was

Sophie Jarvis, Waitrose customer liaison lead

most moving, and beautifully delivered by Cathy.

representative said: “Waitrose prides itself on

Dr Adrian White organised the purchasing and

supporting worthy causes whenever it can, and the

planting of the tree and spaded earth into the plot.

Great War Committee’s work falls totally into that

Ken Martin made the event possible through funding

category. We have been delighted to help another

the tree and plaque on behalf of his late wife Pip.

community led project.”

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Staff pupils and parents of Burraton Primary who helped with the planting

Cathy planting the beech tree

Tony Marsh and Sophie Jarvis

Bulb planting in the church yard

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Community

A big burst into the New Year for Bridging the Tamar Visitor Centre

The newly opened centre celebrating the engineering legacy of the Tamar Estuary’s iconic bridges has a busy year ahead, following a successful first six months.

Given the success, the team have a fun-packed year ahead including the launch of an oral history project collecting local people’s memories of the bridges, new tours and welcoming more school groups. Other highlights will include more family activities, like animated stop-motion film making in April, July and August, Spot Brunel trail, and craft activities The volunteer team have been a huge support and source of enthusiasm, leading tours on the bridge, taking visitors into the anchorage, inspiring school groups in workshops and welcoming people into the centreall of which has been integral to its success.

With all these events taking place and more work with community coming

learning assistants, there’s something for everyone.

As the project evolves, the need for new roles has emerged, with a call for help for people to get involved with research and archiving. There are many unearthed stories about the bridges, particularly the Royal Albert which the team would love to learn more about.

The Learning Centre explores the engineering brilliance of both the Tamar Bridge and Brunel’s Royal Albert Bridge. Both bridges are not only a backdrop to everyday life but also a part of Saltash’s heritage and it is hoped that this project will help to show lots of people just how significant and fascinating the bridges are.

If you’re interested in volunteering, the centre is holding Volunteer Open Days on Tuesday 7 January and Tuesday 3 March, 11-3pm.

They’re an opportunity to find out about the roles without any

up, the centre is welcoming more volunteers to get involved. If you’re looking for a new hobby or a change in the new year, then volunteering may be the thing for you.

From tour leaders, welcome assistants in the centre to

commitment, have a tour and chat to current volunteers.

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To get in touch: volunteer@tamarcrossings.org.uk, 01752 361577. www.bridgingthetamar.org.uk

It’s New Year, why not a new adventure?

Volunteer Open Day Tuesday 7 January, 11am - 3pm Tuesday 3 March, 11am - 3pm

Feel to drop in and find out more about volunteering with us.

You can experience a behind the scenes talk/tour, chat to our volunteers about their experiences, discover what roles are available.

It's a chance to ask questions without any commitment required.

From researchers, tour guides, oral history recorders to learning assistants and outreach volunteers, we have a range of roles to suit everyone.

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Community

A bull in a China Shop This year’s lantern parade at Saltash Festival was headed by Saltash Community School with their Bull lantern.

The school had done its research based on the history of Dock Dung.

Beads recovered from Dock Dung got its Dock Dung name from the heaps of compost held at the quayside at Plymouth Dock (now known as Devonport).

As it was the sweepings of the street, as well as horse manure and other perishables such as fish waste, butchers’ offal and night soil, it also contained things like bits of pottery, coins, pipes and marbles that had been lost or thrown away. These items can still be found today around the old quays and in the hedgerows alongside the River Tamar.

The name ‘Dock Dung’ has lost its original meaning and is now used to describe the shards and items that have been uncovered. Over the years, collectors poking around in hedgerows and around quays have discovered a wide variety of Dock Dung.

Saltash Heritage Museum has a fine collection, which includes

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an ointment pot, dolls heads, the bowl of a clay pipe, brooches and marbles.

As part of the Royal Albert Bridge celebrations, people were invited to bring their collections of Dock Dung to Saltash for analysis and dating. This produced some wonderful finds and enough shards of pottery and stoneware for local artist Chrissy Wallis to be commissioned to make a mosaic seat for Fore Street. This can now be seen (and sat on) next to the bus stop opposite the Co-op.

Students at Saltash Community School took inspiration from the Museum’s Dock Dung collection to decorate the bull’s body for their Bull in a China Shop lantern – perhaps a clever play on words from the original manure that was used to fertilize fields up and down the Tamar!

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Community

Saltash went back in time

Something

unique

Children

and

from

the

exciting

Essa School of Drama,

happened in Saltash

and adults regardless

recently.

of age or ability took

On November 22nd

part.

and 23rd a musical/

The

theatrical

event

cameo parts staged

together

over 100 participants,

brought

chorus

and

performers from the

including

Saltash

and Callington town

and

community

further

Saltash

afield

Bands and many of the

to stage a magical

Church congregation,

musical story of the

all dressed in period

area of Saltash that

costumes

was Wearde Camp

costumes

during

WW1,

and

and of

what

would have been worn at the Camp at that time (soldiers, children, nurses,

It was a story of love, tragedy and triumph against an

and patients). Several of the chorus took individual

all-but forgotten backdrop. This was a training facility

and excellent accomplished cameo roles with

for troops preparing for battle in the First World War

confidence and outstanding clarity.

and was situated on the outskirts of the town, where

Julian directed the cast and chorus with dynamic

now there are schools and housing estates.

enthusiasm and gusto, and they responded with

After the war it focussed on convalescence for injured

excellent voices and diction, much to the delight of

troops returning to face a hopeful yet uncertain

the audiences, who responded on the Friday with a

future; and the show reflected not only the Camp’s

standing ovation.

purpose, but also the human side of the way of life

Saltash young lady, Flo Bonner, who played the part

for the troops, staff and locals involved at the Camp.

of Lowena shone in that role with: “A voice that sent

There were many stories to tell but ours was amazing

shivers down your spine”, said many of the audiences

and as unforgettable as this extraordinary period in

afterwards, and indeed, Julian himself. Julian went on

the history we now share.

to add that Flo’s performance both dramatically and

Article by Sue Hooper

continued to serve the nation until the mid-1920’s.

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This was a musical commemoration, composed

musically lifted the chorus performances with great

by Julian Barnicoat, on behalf of the Saltash

aplomb.

Great War Commemorative Events Committee

Many of the audiences felt that the show “Lowena”

who commissioned the story.

could well have donned a West End London stage –

The

performances

were

staged

before

delighted, capacity audiences at St Stephen’s Church, Saltash.

who are we to disagree!

Mayor Gloria Challen with members of the cast of Lowena

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Community

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Ron and Margaret Le Blanc

Ron’s Back at the Gym

Annaliese and Richard with members of Saltash Leisure Centre welcoming Ron back Ron and Margaret had been going to Saltash Leisure

come with Ron to hospital but it was all so shocking.”

Centre three times a week.

Ron was told in no uncertain terms that if he did not

Ron had been initially referred to the gym by his

have the level of fitness he had through using the

GP and joined Margaret there as she had been

gym alongside Margaret, then the infection would

benefitting from exercise after a hip replacement.

almost certainly have killed him.

Life had become very stressful for Ron as he had been

It took a further three months of convalescing at

sorting out his Aunt and Uncle’s affairs up in Reading

home before Ron was able to venture out, and was

after they had both died within a short period.

completely blown away by his welcome back to the

At 77 and 74 years young, Margaret’s initial thought

gym at Saltash Leisure Centre.

was that they were the “oldest and fattest ones at

“Richard and Annaliese, two of the instructors, were

the gym” but she and Ron have discovered not only

a fantastic support” explained Ron. “They were at my

a warm welcome, but something much more life

side the whole time, starting back at basic exercises

saving than they could ever have hoped for.

until I found my feet and confidence again.”

Ron has had a long history of good health, but last

“It’s not just the exercise, the social side is a real

summer he was rushed into hospital by paramedics

encouragement to Margaret and me as well. Whilst

for only the second time in his life.

I was still very ill, I encouraged Margaret to keep on

He had contracted pneumonia which developed into

coming to the gym, and everyone was always asking

sepsis which attacked his lungs and nearly cost him

after me and how she was coping too.

his life.

“I can’t thank everyone enough and would

“It was so frightening” said Margaret. “Ron’s legs

recommend the benefits of attending a gym to

swelled up hugely and his skin just looked like fish

anyone no matter how unfit they think they are.

scales. The ambulance crew were amazing, letting me

“I truly believe it saved my life.”

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Situated next to the Cremyll Ferry, making it easily accessible to Plymouth, the estate has been carefully developed to offer a wide range of activities towards our running costs. For electronic items like for young and old. For a fine snack, visit the all other phone, computer, tablet repairs they ask for a set Stables Café, or have tea in the Orangerie. iar beauties donation of £15 on top of the cost of parts used Browse around and support the pioneering pole of Saltash Wesley repair cafe currently runs once a Mark’s (one of the volunteer repairers) commented spirit of the extensive range in the month at Saltash Wesley Methodist Church on the that they had a very good first session of three independent shopping village, which offers a on of Mount last Saturday of the month except for December. hours. The job processing board said, ‘phone battery range of activities from weaving to upcycling. nearly 100 The repair cafe runs alongside the Table-Top Sales replaced, stop watch fixed, PAT tested three items for There’s segway rides, frisbee golf, mountain flower sailed Top,asTVwalks. remote cleaned all contacts, bikingTable as well There are up regular Park sewing door inat the church from 9am to 11.30am. (Another place machine fixed, head phones needs to save money and stop items going to landfill) Runs, weddings and events like The Proms,new cable, printer capacitors need replacement Currently Vintage Carfixed, Fayreamplifier and Vintage Markets. mbe estate is the repair café has 2 keen volunteers with possibly, CB radio, a dry joint fixed.’ an interest in electronics willing to repair any small For those wishing to get a better wall Council it showed most items were fixed items. Both areunderstanding qualified PAT of Mark what explained it took tothat survive in those early Councilelectrical/electronic and has become a pleasure or ablearrived to be fixed.

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art at ashtorre

ASHTORRE WATERCOLOUR GROUP CAFE EXHIBITION at Ashtorre Rock 10 January - 13 February

Right under the Brunel Bridge at Saltash Waterside, PL12 4GT and open 10-4 daily.

Comment by John Forster Images Š the artists

Ashtorre Watercolourists are a very friendly, creative group. With their experienced tutor, Shari Hills, they explore a different subject each week and experiment with a variety of techniques. They often start working onto wet paper to utilise the fluid, spontaneous quality of watercolour or may explore effects using glycerine, salt and cling film, as well as consolidating the fundamentals of tonal values, colour, and composition.

Exhibiting is part of being an artist, but the hard work of experimenting and learning is part of the process, too: finding out how materials work and how compositions can be made interesting and effective. This is revealed in the work that these three artists have shared.

Julie Gott's Wildflower Hedgerow takes a popular subject, focussing in on the detail of a group of plants. It cleverly plays off the complementary colours of red and green but, not trying to be too photo-realistic, allows the red paint to bleed across the paper to create a rich glow. The crosswork of stems and the careful placing of groups of leaves and berries holds the composition together.

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Peter Davis is unashamedly finding out how painting and paintings work. This is a careful copy of The Soul of the Rose, John William Waterhouse's wellknown 1908 illustration of a Tennyson poem.

A completely contrasting approach is shown in Malcolm Griffith's image developed from a photograph of rainy day reflections in a London street. Its free, energetic brush strokes and brash areas of colour create an impression, a mood, a sense of 'being there'; people rushing, sheltering, the sounds of rain and splash. It also draws our attention to things we might easily overlook: the road really is brilliant red - thanks to a nearby billboard or shop front And look again at those loud but ambiguous white patches, rippling across the surface.

Reflections are strange things.

detail

By analysing the structure in detail how the shapes jigsaw together, the perspective, the precise colours and tones, Peter has been able to create a convincing watercolour replica [the original is an oil painting] and a pleasant romantic image, typical of the early twentieth century. Direct copying may be frowned on as not being creative, but it is a way to find out how effects can best be achieved, especially elements that are difficult to get just right. These discoveries can then be used in freer 'own' work.

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Community

Business Support for OHOB Open Hearts Open Borders (OHOB) is a charity

a hub for donations from across the whole of the South

organisation that provides humanitarian aid to those

West.

residing in refugee camps in Europe. As a COOP

The charity welcome donations such as tinned foods,

Member Pioneer I joined my colleagues to help OHOB

toiletries and hygiene products, baby care, winter

with donations and loading the container.

clothing, shelters such as tents and household products.

OHOB’s journey began as a Facebook group in 2015 as

Each year two 40ft containers are sent to Greece and

a response to the deteriorating refugee crisis in Europe

support four van collections of aid for distribution in

and has since become a developed charity organisation.

France.

As well as helping the global community, OHOB efforts

The most recent container was sent on December 7 to

also focus on our local community, for example they

its destination, Lesvos, in Greece and marked the ninth

donate to foodbanks, provide help to various homeless

container sent by the charity.

In Lesvos, the refugee camps have already reached

the refugee and asylum seeker community. The charity’s

their intended capacity and therefore there is greater

ethos is about love, kindness, and unconditional giving,

need from refugees desperate for our aid and support.

this is reflected in the hard work carried out by

OHOB’s kind-hearted efforts demonstrate that working

volunteers who devote their time and those who

together as a community, we can make real changes to

thoughtfully donate to the cause.

the world and the quality of lives.

Article by Chloe Bunce

charities and women’s projects and help and support

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Since 2015, Saltash has acted as an essential part

If you are interested in volunteering with OHOB, follow

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their website link to help make a difference www.ohob.

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Education

Year 11 Aspirations day Year 11 students at Saltash Community School, have been involved in an Aspirations Day. The day started off with the Exeter Chiefs head coach, Rob Baxter, taking questions from our students about coaching a championship winning side, including players that represented England in the world cup. He spoke to them about standing out and being an individual, as well as believing that you can achieve. Mrs Gue, who coordinated the event, said “It was amazing to have such a brilliant keynote speaker” which was arranged

by Mr Feldwick, an Associate Leader at the school. This was followed by Dave Sellars who is from the Cornwall Business Partnership, who spoke to students about the labour market and which job sectors are growth areas, linking skills to careers and what jobs are out there for students to work towards.

After an inspirational hour, students had the opportunity to rotate around three smaller group sessions where they were able to hear about university life from Exeter University. Apprenticeships from Careers South West on behalf of ASK and from some of our staff members about their education and career journeys, these short

talks gave the students an insight into these key areas to encourage them to aim high.

For the middle part of the day students had already had the opportunity to select a pathway that currently interests them, which included options like Business, People, Sport and Practical, Science and Healthcare.

Within each pathway, students had four mini workshop style sessions which were delivered by A Level subject teachers and external employers covering a number of different areas linked to their pathway of choice. Mrs Gue commented “We were able to get a number of amazing employers in from organisations like the NHS, Plymouth Argyle, Royal Navy, AECOM, RAF and South West highways. We were incredibly grateful that they gave up their time to do this and enabling us to have such a high caliber of employers involved in the day.

The day finished with a Fresher’s style careers fair where Sixth form students ran stalls of all of the subjects that we deliver as Level 3 courses, as well as having a number of external providers in including The Ministry of Defence, Plymouth College of Art, Discovery College, Scott College, National Citizen service and Software Cornwall.

“Our students, as always, embraced the opportunities given to them throughout the day and many employers commented on how focused, motivated and polite our students were and how well they interacted and asked questions” Mrs Gue commented. The variety in the day meant that there was something for all students and was the starting point needed to assist them in making the right decision once they have completed their GCSE exams next Summer.

Saltash Community School were delighted to attend the Truro City of Lights Festival this year. Representing South East Cornwall, eight lucky Year 7s were selected to take part in a workshop with artist Jill Hudson. They were chosen by their art teachers in recognition of

their fantastic work so far in Art. The theme of this year’s event was ‘Under the Clock’ which asked artists to consider historical events that have occurred ‘under the clock’ in Truro City Centre. Jill discovered that cattle were once paraded through the

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City before being sold in the market. The creation of the ‘Bull’ then led to the concept of it running through a china shop (also a nod to Cornwall’s history and links to pottery). The Year 7s designed the broken fragments of pottery which were then printed onto the trailing material behind the Bull. Jill then worked her magic and ensured the final design looked fantastic.

In front of 30 000 people, students paraded the ‘Bull in a china shop’ through the streets and even made Spotlight News!

Mr Oakes, Assistant Headteacher, who accompanied the students, said ‘It was fantastic to be invited to be a part of this magical event. The students were very excited and proud to be parading through the streets with something they helped to create. To be one of only a few

Secondary Schools invited, was a brilliant opportunity for our young people.’

The lantern was also paraded at the Saltash Christmas Festival, alongside last year’s creation ‘Grandad’.

More details on page 36.

Last years Lantern Parade

Vote Saltash 2019: campaigning underway!

Vote Saltash 2019 candidates and supporters with their posters, along with Joint Returning Officer Emma Metters.

Saltash Community School held their own election on December 12 with nine student candidates representing multiple different political parties – both the traditional and the new.

The election was planned to be as much like the ‘real thing’ as possible, and included hustings, opinion polls and poster campaigns as well as less traditional election elements such as twitter and political muffins.

Voting was organised like real life elections with an electoral register, polling clerks, voting booths and ballot boxes, and of course the thrills and tensions of an election count.

The election was organised by Emma Metters and Adam Killeya, who between them make up the school’s Politics Department. Mr Killeya said “by the next scheduled general election 80% of these students will be able to vote: we feel that it is really important for them to have a chance to experience it now, and learn why it is so important, so that they will engage with politics as adults.”

The full list of candidates was Madeline Bishop, Matthew Chapman, Hayden Cole, Christopher Glanville, Hannah Kennington, Henry LambertGorwyn, Jordan Mortimore, Lewis Shaw and Jade Whorlow.

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Business

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Announcing a major refurbishment at the Health Club as part of the refurbishment project at St. Mellion Resort.

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the equipment so everyone can feel like it’s ‘their’ health club. We were also keen to include a wider range of high intensity interval training and functional training activities which mirrors everyday actions like reaching, walking, carrying, lifting and bending, so it has many health benefits for all users and therefore we are adding our New Functional Training Zone” Part of the refurbishment project is new decoration and colour scheme, flooring, lighting and much more! “Our team of fitness professionals will be on hand to show users how to safely and effectively use the new equipment,” said Mr Sanders.

During the refurbishment St Mellion Health Club users are able to take advantage of extra classes in the dance studio and enjoy three pools, steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi. A few pieces of the new equipment are also on show in the Health Club reception area when the gym is closed, and people are welcome to give them a try. For more information or to experience the New Health Club’s amazing facilities and take advantage of a special offer, visit: st-mellion.co.uk/en/membership-club.html

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Out and About

Your guide to What’s On locally wednesday 1 January

Community Hopper Link to Town Centre – Supermarkets – Tamar View Nurseries

Fun Dog Show

Every Wednesday morning | INFO 01752 848348 or pop in to No 4 Fore St for a timetable.

In aid of Last Chance Hotel. Classes £1.50 to enter Sir Robert Gefferys Memorial Hall Landrake | 123pm | INFO echofalls@aol,com 07530791948

Christmas Activities at Cotehele Running until January 5 the Victorian Christmas Experience at the Mill and the Christmas Garland Exhibition are definitely somewhere to take the family if you have not been there before.

Cotehele National Trust | normal admissions apply | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 03448001895

Wonder Nights at Mount Edgcumbe Running until January 5, this spectacular Christmas Adventure is a great New Year Treat for the Family.

In aid of St Lukes Hospice Mount Edgcumbe Country Park | 4-9pm | Tickets from £9.50 child | Visit wondernights.co.uk to book

Dementia Voice PL12 Walking Group Affected by dementia? With the support of trained walk leaders, people living with, or affected by, dementia can enjoy safe walking routes. Walks vary in length from 30 to 90 minutes.

Every first and third Wednesday | 10am | INFO 07512 098117

Saltash Probus Club For retired professional and businessmen meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Saltash Guildhall | 10am | INFO Bruce 01752 846835

Saltash Ladies Choir Saltash Ladies Choir practice every Wednesday.

New members welcome, especially top sopranos!

Every Wednesday | Burraton Methodist Church | 7.15pm - 9.15pm | INFO Secretary Nicola Cooper 01752 217990

Saltash Men’s 60+ Luncheon Group As part of the Saltash Live at Home Scheme, a small group meet in an aim to provide a congenial atmosphere to converse and build friendships.

Every Wednesday | Ploughboy Pub, Liskeard Road | 12.15pm - 2pm | INFO Sarah 01752 848728

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thursday 2 January Saltash Macular Support Group The meeting is open to anyone affected by central vision loss. Family, friends and carers welcome.

Offering the chance to talk and share information about treatment, the services available and staying independent.

First Thursday every month | St. Anne’s Care Home | 10.30 - 12 noon | Free | INFO 01579 350283

Card Making Every Thursday during term time Saltash Scrapstore Fore Street | 1-3pm | £3 per person

FRIDAY 3 January Play Rugby All Year Round Open to everyone 16+, ladies and beginners especially!

Every Friday | Saltash Rugby Club, Moorlands Lane | 6pm | Free | INFO 02touch@saltashrfc.co.uk

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Produce Market On the First & third Friday of every month CEPL12 hold a popular local producers’ market in the Community Hub at no 4 Fore St. You can pick up locally grown fruit, veg & flowers; fresh bakery goods; local honey; locally reared meats, as well as a selection of locally made craft items.

4 Fore St Saltash | 10am – 2pm | INFO or to book a stall 01752 848348

Saturday 4 January Dementia Voice PL12 Veterans Group Anyone connected to the Armed Services and is affected by dementia is welcome.

Every two weeks | SHADO Centre, Plougastel Drive | 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Monday 6 January Mary’s Country Dancing Group

Country dancing for ladies over 60ish. Nothing serious, just come along for a cup of tea and biscuits, meet friends and enjoy a bit of dancing.

Every Monday | St. Nicholas and Faith Church Hall | 2pm - 4pm | INFO Lynda lynhollister@msn.com

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Under 12’s Basketball Training from Raiders Youth Coaches.

China Fleet Country Club | 6pm | email info@ plymouthraiders.com for more details

tuesday 7 January Volunteer Open Day Have a tour of the learning centre and find out more about volunteer roles without any commitment Tamar Visitor Centre, Tamar Bridge | 11am-3pm | FREE | INFO 01752 361577

menJUST Pause A new group set up by Simon Wengradt to allow men to talk about mental health. Whatever the problem is, however small, if you’re feeling down and need a chat then pop along for a cuppa. Having someone to offload to can prevent a small issue becoming a mental health problem. After all a problem shared is a problem halved!

Every Tuesday | The Core| 6-7pm | INFO Simon 07837529525

Apple Pruning Workshops at Cotehele In the orchard for an introduction to apple tree pruning with Cotehele’s gardeners. Part theory, part practical. Tools provided, but wrap up warm and wear suitable clothing.

Every Tuesday. Also on Wednesday 8 Jan. Cotehele National Trust | 10.30-1pm | £25 booking essential | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 01579 351346 option 0

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Dementia Drop In Cafe If you are living with dementia or have been effected by dementia then drop in for a chat and a cup of tea and a piece of cake and find out what services and activities are available in the area. All welcome.

Every Tuesday | Community Market, 4 Fore Street | 10am - 2pm | Free | INFO info@dementiaPL12.uk www.dementiaPL12.uk

Saltash Kernow Short Mat Bowling Club Tuesday afternoons and evenings. All levels of players and ages welcome. Whether you want to be competetive and play in the league or day tournaments, or just want to play for fun, bowls are provided and players are there to help you learn.

Tuesday afternoons and evenings | Church Road, Saltash | 1.30pm - 4pm & 7pm - 10pm | INFO Yolanda (Club Secretary) 01752 849945

wednesday 8 January DECAF - Saltash Live at Home Activity group to support anyone living with dementia. All Live at Home members welcome to

join in. Programme of activities for the year: music, willow craft, animal party, crafts etc.

Every second and fourth Wednesday | Burraton Church | 2pm - 4pm | INFO Sarah Clook or Liz Hewer 01752 848728

Friday 10 January Ashtorre Exhibition

by Ashtorre Watercolour Group in the Cafe Ashtorre Rock under the Brunel Bridge Waterside | 10am-4pm | FREE

Saturday 11 January Winter Waders Discover the Winter Waders and other Birds on Churchtown Reserve with expert guides from the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Please leave dogs at home.

Meet at Cecil Arms | 10am-1pm | Free to members or £2 to non members | INFO 01752 843852 • continued on NEXT PAGE...

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Saturday 11 January

5.30pm | £65 pp | to book visit staxreclamation.com 01752 849111

Family Friendly Cornish Ceilidh Free event hosted by Calstock Refugee Outreach Group with a suggested donation of £3 for the buffet. Music by The Rubber Band Calstock Hall | 1-5pm | FREE | www.calstockhall. com admin@calstockhall.org or 01822 834418

Illumi Facial Open Day Pop along to an open day to find out more about this new treatment. Special offers on the day Saltash Aesthetics | The Courtyard Fore Street | from 11am

Introduction to the Annie Sloan Method Learn new techniques and how to use brand new products. Suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Afternoon tea and all materials provided, including 10% of any products bought.

Stax Reclamation Yard, Avery Way Saltash |1.30-

Sunday 12 January Wedding Preview Visit Pentillie to see how it glams up for Weddings with lots of other businesses on show to make your Wedding special Pentillie Castle | 1-4pm | FREE ENTRY | INFO www. weddingfairs.com

Tuesday 14 January Pay As You Feel Meal The Real Junk Food Project is a group committed to taking perfectly good food that stores would have to throw away and recreating it into tasty meals.

They are now hosting a meal every month, on a pay as you feel basis, open to anyone who would like to come along.

Every second Tuesday | Wesley Methodist Church | 12pm - 1.30pm | Pay as you feel | INFO Jess Sneyd jessicasneyd@gmail.com 07510 138595

Friday January 17 Tom Jones Tribute night One of the world’s top Tom Jones Tributes Robb Dee is second to none, he has all the mannerisms of Tom Jones and certainly the Voice as well.

China Fleet Country Club | Doors open 8pm | £13pp | Book at china-fleet.co.uk/events/event-calendar 01752 848668

Saturday January 18 Information and Careers Event Talk to tutors about a wide range of courses - Tour the campus and see the new facilities - Meet current students and find out about student life - Find out about transport, finance and student support.

Cornwall College Saltash | 10am | FREE

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Silverlight DEVON Rock ,pop, motown, funk, disco, country. something for everyone Saltash Social Club | 9pm | FREE ENTRY

Sunday January 19 Saltash Vets v Bolingay Barbarians As part of Saltash Rugby Clubs 50th Anniversary Celebrations, if you would like to play or just watch please get involved. The team of vets is between 30 and 60 ish, so no excuse!

Saltash Rugby Club | 2pm | 01752 847227 @ saltashrugbyclub

TUESDAY January 21 Trematon WI New members always welcome.

Every third Tuesday | Saltash Baptist Church, Culver Road | 7.30pm | INFO Gill Higgins 01752 847483

Tea & Toast

Tea and Toast is a social morning to catch up with old friends or to make some new ones.

Every third Tuesday | St Stephens Church Saltash | 9.30am

WedNESday January 22 Saltash Environmental Action Meeting Talk by Claire Wallerstein of Rame Peninsula Beach Care. All welcome.

Saltash Wesley Church Fore Street | 7.30pm | Free but donations are welcome | INFO www.seasaltash. org.uk

Saturday January 25 Bob and Tom Guitar and Vocalist Duo playing popular songs of the 1950s onwards.

Saltash Essa Club, 4 Lower Fore St, PL!2 6JX | 8,30 for 9pm | Members Free of Charge, Member’s guest £3.

University Courses Open Day At Duchy College Stoke Climsland you can study a specialist degree in the following areas: Animal Management, Equine, Emergency Services, Landuse & Food, Sport, Teaching & Education Duchy College | 12-3pm | INFO 0330 123 4784 www. duchy.ac.uk

Sleeping Beauty the Pantomime Will a true love’s kiss save the Princess?

China Fleet Country Club | 2.30pm | £5.50 per ticket | Booking essential china-fleet.co.uk/events/eventcalendar 01752 848668

13 Guns at Saltash Social Club A four piece female fronted Rock Band playing upbeat classics from AC/DC, Airbourne, Alanis Morissette to name a few Saltash Social Club | 9 to 11.30pm | ENTRY FREE

Repair Cafe See the article on page 42.

Saltash Wesley | 9am - 11:30am | INFO Mark 07810548445

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What’s on at Calstock Arts Thursday 9 JANUARY Calstock Film: Late Night (Nisha Ganatra, 2019) Cert 15 A late-night talk show host suspects that she may soon lose her long-running show.

Calstock Film operates under the C-Fylm licence, so you need to become a member on your first visit, if you haven’t already signed up elsewhere. C Fylm annual membership of £6 includes the first film, £4 for subsequent films. Tickets on the door only. Please remember to bring your membership card.

7pm doors and refreshments, 7.30pm start | Tickets: £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s.

Friday 10 January Quiz for Cancer Research UK Our annual Quiz in support of Cancer Research UK is back again! Come and join in a fun event in aid of a very good cause. Ticket includes our famed winter warming selection of homemade soups and bread in the interval. Teams of up to six people. If you don’t have a team, we will allocate you one on the night.

6.45pm doors and bar, 7.30pm start | Tickets: £7 (no discount for Friends of CA).

Thursday 23 January Calstock Arts: Bait (Mark Jenkin, 2019) Cert 15 Martin is a fisherman without a boat, his brother Steven having re-purposed it as a tourist tripper.

With their childhood home now a get-away for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the harbour.

A timely and funny, yet poignant new film that gets to the heart of a community facing unwelcome change.

Calstock Film operates under the C-Fylm licence, so you need to become a member on your first visit, if you haven’t already signed up elsewhere. C Fylm

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7pm doors and refreshments, 7.30pm start Friday 24 January Geoff Lakeman and Rob Murch A dynamic new duo. Geoff Lakeman, patriarch of a folk dynasty teases English and Irish folk, Americana and jazz songs out of his vintage duet concertina. With his unique, punchy fingerstyle playing. Rob Murch brings the “wow factor” to the banjo.

The duo’s relaxed yet sparkling stage presence together is bubbling with the “feel-good” factor.

7pm doors and bar, 8pm start | Tickets: £10 advance, £12 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £5 under 18s..

Saturday 25 jANUARY Adrian Cox Quartet World-renowned jazz clarinettist Adrian Cox and his quartet present music from their brand new album, Now Is Spring. Written by Adrian and longtime collaborator, pianist Joe Webb, the album draws on Adrian’s influences of New Orleans, blues and swing music, creating a timeless set of beautiful melodies.

7pm doors and bar, 7.30pm start | Tickets: £13 advance, £14 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s.

Friday 31 jANUARY Divertimento String Quartet 10 years ago Divertimento were one of Calstock Arts’ first performers when it opened as an Arts Centre.

It’s a pleasure to welcome them back in our 10th anniversary year.

7pm doors and bar, 8pm start | Tickets: £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s..

Sunday January 26 Live Music at the Rod and Liney Charlie Louise is delighted to be back with some new acoustic material and covers proving that one girl and a guitar can steal your heart.

Rod and Line Pub Church Road Tideford | 3-5pm | 01752 851912

Celebrating a Happy New Leap Year with a cup of tea followed by bingo. Put your name down for Red Bus Trips.

Burraton Community Centre | 2-4pm | INFO Kirsty 01752 842303/07922 025792

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Monday January 27 Saltash Music Speech & Drama Festival Runs until Feb 8. Celebrate the 30 Anniversay of this unique Saltash event. More details on page 65 and from the official programme from Piglets, Fore Street.

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Wednesday January 29

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Out and About

Saltash music, speech and Drama festival

The Saltash Music, Speech and Drama Festival, which

Audience tickets will be available on the door, at each

will take place from January 27 to February 8 2020

session and there is also an opportunity to become

at the Saltash Wesley Church, will be celebrating 30

a “Friend” of the Festival, which then entitles you to

years of the Festival which began in 1990.

entrance to all classes throughout the Festival and is

The committee are looking forward to an exciting fes-

a minimum donation of £10 per year. Please contact

tival, with a wide range of classes involving all age

Mrs C Statton on 01752 847427 if you would like to

groups and providing an opportunity for all perform-

support the Festival in this way. Your name will then

ers to receive positive feedback from our Profession-

be printed in the programme as our way of saying

al Adjudicators, Vivienne Redford (Speech), Helen

“thank you”.

Deakin (Instrumental) and Steven Roberts (Vocal).

The Festival will end with a Gala Concert on Saturday

Sessions will be held on most days during the two

February 8 at 7pm, showcasing the winners of many

weeks of the Festival and details of classes, en-

of the classes. Entrance to the Gala Concert is £5.00

trance fees and times can be found in the official

for adults, children free.

programme, which is available from Saltash Wesley

The committee and those involved, look forward to

Church, Callington Rd. and also The Bookshelf and

welcoming you to this 30th Anniversary Festival.

Piglets in Fore St. Saltash, at a cost of £2.50.

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