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April 2013 | Issue 027

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Ivybridge A FITTING MEMORIAL

Town’s sole VC holder to be commemorated

A chance to have your say Residents can give their views at meetings

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Also this month: What’s On Business news School reports Clubs & groups Community news

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A fitting memorial

War to be remembered, The town’s sole holder of ‘Lest We Forget’ the Victoria Cross is to be commemorated with a new memorial Plus: Have your say on how £25k should be spent

Ivybridge RBL plans to commemorate great war Plus: It’s going to be an eggs-travaganza & A voice for older people

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Chernobyl charity seeks host families

Howzat for a great club

Could you give children from Belarus respite Plus: YES open extended premises & news in brief

Ivybridge Cricket Club is looking forward to the new season

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Are we safe in Ivybridge?

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The Watermark column

What’s On Events in Ivybridge Page 18

What’s On calendar Pull out and pin up Plus: April films @ The Watermark Page 20

Clubs & groups

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The River Erme - part II Plus: Panto pics!

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School reports World Book Day Plus: Manor children visit parliament & Stowford visit bookshow at library Page 25

A ‘Wicked’ time for Ivybridge kids

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ColourXpress – much more than you might think

Slimming for good

The Girlguides tackle perception and reality Plus: Art and culture festival planned

Plus: Latest news from the town council

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Wild About Ivybridge

Plus: More What’s On

Contact The Ivybridge magazine T: E: F: T: D:

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Ivybridge slimmers raising money for a good cause Plus: Hair today, gone tomorrow, Are you willing for charity? & Makeover thanks

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Take better photos More tips on how to improve your digital photography Page 32

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Pets’ Corner

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Aggressive dogs

A family-run dry cleaners has expanded Plus: Change at Chamber, Catch all you need at the fish shop & Supporting you to better health

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Sport Vets’ season in full swing Plus: ICC news Page 35

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life is local

news Monthly musings from the editor

THE LIFE AND VALOUR of the town’s sole holder of the Victoria Cross is to be commemorated with a new memorial in St John’s Church.

Colonel Edmund Baron Hartley VC CMG was awarded the VC in 1879 for his action helping to dress the wounds of soldiers while under fire at Morosi’s Mountain, Basutoland. Hartley lived in Erme Place and Highland Terrace and is one of only 1,353 people to receive the Victoria Cross since its introduction in 1856.

The idea came from local Chevalier Ted Burnell, town councillor Eric Robbins and the council’s policy and resources committee, who agreed that there needed to be a fitting memorial in place to commemorate Hartley’s bravery.

The engraved plaque was completed after months of in-depth research. Three anonymous donors funded half the cost, with county councillor Roger Croad meeting the rest from his locality budget.

The brass plaque was unveiled by Cllr Robbins at March’s town council meeting, and he is delighted that the hard work has paid off.

This month, you have the chance to voice your opinions on issues affecting the town. As reported on this page, the Town Team is holding its second open meeting on 12 April , where you will have the chance to put forward ideas for how to He said: “I received a letter from spend £25,000 on projects Chevalier Ted Burnell, who quesin the town. Later in the tioned the feasibility of amending month, on 22 April, there is the title of Hartley Court Flats to the annual town meeting, Hartley Court VC on the basis that where the council will report the present title did not convey the on its activities over the past valour shown by Col Hartley. year and you will be able to “At a subsequent committee quiz them on things meeting, Ted’s sentiments were important to you. endorsed and it was resolved to Both meetings represent a investigate whether any link could great opportunity to speak be established between the Hartdirectly to decision-makers in ley family and a local place of worthe town and get your voice ship so that a more appropriate heard. You do, however, have memorial could be displayed. to bother to turn up.

‘There was much hard work and We have all, I am sure, felt at consultation undertaken to entimes that ordinary people sure that all of the details were are ‘not listened to’ by the correct and criteria were met, and powers that by; I am sure I we are indebted to Rev Chris Oshave expressed those borne, church warden Nigel Longsentiments a few times! On ley, the parochial church council the other hand, when we and congregation of St John’s for have the chance to get their unanimous support. involved, we do have to “Also, we must thank the three make the effort to take up anonymous benefactors, along with that opportunity.

Cllr Croad who funded the plaque.”

So, put the dates in your diary and let’s show that we as residents want to be the money must be spent on the involved and that given town centre and/or tourism. the chance, we will grab it The meeting will also give people the with both hands. chance to hear about the work of the On that note, hopefully I TT, including updates on the retail and will see many of you at leisure study and Stowford paper mill, the meetings and I hope and a youth perspective on the town will you enjoy reading this be presented by the Girlguides. issue.

The meeting, to be chaired by the town’s MP Gary Streeter, is on Friday, 12 April, in the library, starting at 6pm.

Have a say on how £25k should be spent IVYBRIDGE RESIDENTS are being encouraged to bring their ‘wish list and vision for our town’ to a Town Team public meeting where they can have a say in how £25,000 should be spent in the town.

An ‘Ideas Forum’ on how the money, which remains from that paid by Tesco when their Lee Mill store was developed, should be spent will give people the chance to put forward ideas – the only proviso is that, as part of the agreement, facebook.com/theivybridgemagazine

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Vote for the HUB Vote for the Home from Home Community Hub in the Community South West campaign and you could help win £1,500 for the community. To vote, go to communitysouthwest.co.uk.

Votes need to be submitted by 12 April.

An nu al town me etin g – 22 Ap See pag e 10 for det ails

Crime down Crime in Ivybridge fell rapidly between September and February, according to a report by a senior police officer to the town council’s March meeting.

Insp Andy Tomlinson praised the community for its hard work in keeping crime down, citing a number of initiatives as reasons for the reduction.

Landfill binned Waste company Viridor has withdrawn plans to build a million tonne landfill site near Ivybridge. The company also confirmed that it had no plans to build on the site in the future. The latest withdrawal comes just three months after Viridor withdrew another EA permit application to build an incinerator on the quarry.

Register now!

Make sure you can vote in the county council elections on 2 May by registering.

Residents can request a registration form from SHDC by calling 01803 861234, call in to the council’s office in Totnes, or print one off at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

Forms must be sent to the district council by 17 April at the latest to be effective for the 2 May elections.

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Pictured at the opening are: front (l-r): Katherine Mullan, Mayor Cllr Green and chair of trustees Tony Wardell. Back (l-r): Foodbank chair Sue Johnson, Sarah Hurley, Dawn Chaffrey, Nicky Hall, Cllr Mike Saltern, Tim Tod, Karen Ridley, Fiona Studden and Natalie Sampson

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YOUNG DEVON YOUTH Enquiry Service has officially opened its extended premises in Erme Road.

YES purchased the old bookmakers adjacent to its office and work has been ongoing to link the two buildings.

The extended building gives YES more and better space to provide the valuable services it offers to vulnerable young people. Other agencies are also relocating to the building, meaning youngsters will be able to access more services under one roof.

Restricted opening hours had to be in place while the work was carried

out, but YES is pleased to announce that they are now back to normal opening hours – Monday 1-3pm and Tuesday and Thursday 1-5pm.

Volunteers wanted Do you have a few hours to spare each week? YES is looking for people with a friendly and approachable manner to join its team for a minimum of four hours a week. The role will include meeting and greeting young people who access the drop-in and to provide admin support. For further information, phone (01752) 698402 or call in.

‘Street Physio’ is coming to town

Chernobyl charity seeks host families

SOUTH HAMS PHYSIO is launching ‘Street Physio’ at the Community Market this month.

Anyone can pop along and see an expert physiotherapist, ask any physiotherapy-related questions and get free advice and signposting regarding their condition.

South Hams Physio (see page 27 to find out more) will be at the Community Market on Saturday, 6 April, 10am-1pm, and once a month thereafter.

WOULD YOU LIKE to host two 9/10 year old children from Belarus for two weeks this summer?

The Totnes and South Hams Link of national charity Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline is once again bringing a group of 10 children over to the UK to give them a month’s respite care in a clean and healthy environment. The dates are either 14-28 July or 28 July-11 August.

For more details, please contact chairman Sue Wyeth on 01548 821201 or vice chairman Ian McClure on 01548 830578.

Calling all county council election candidates County Council elections – 2 May If you are standing in the Devon County Council elections on 2 May, The Ivybridge magazine is giving you the chance to present your manifesto to the people of Ivybridge.

This is a free opportunity to tell people, in not more than 250 words*, why you are the best person to represent Ivybridge at county level.

Please send a photo, too.

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Manifestoes and photos must be received by no later than Tuesday, 16 April, to be in the May issue.

■ For anyone wishing to stand as a candidate for the elections, nomination packs are available by contacting 01803 861434. Completed nomination papers must be returned to the Deputy Returning Officer, Follaton House, Totnes, by noon on Friday, 5 April, 2013. (*Submissions more than 250 words will be cut.)

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Continuing our series looking at the issues raised in the excellent report presented by the Girlguides at the Town Team public meeting, this month the girls assess how safe Ivybridge is to live in

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Are we safe in Ivybridge?

Changing where we live... for the better ISSUE: Feeling unsafe

CRIME IN IVYBRIDGE

Ivybridge may be one of the safest places to live (government statistics show that Devon is one of the safest places to live in the country), but the perception of young people that live in the town indicates the opposite.

When the Guides were asked what issues within the community concern them the most, feeling unsafe came top of the list. To gauge whether this was a common feeling, the Guides made up questionnaires which they used to find out what people of various ages in Ivybridge thought about security. They asked: ● Is the security in Ivybridge Town Centre successful? ● Could security be more efficient in alleyways and routes between houses? ● Can Ivybridge be a safer place?

The responses showed that residents felt that crime was high, that it was unsafe to be in the town centre at night and that alleyways were unsafe to walk down.

The survey indicated that CCTV cameras were wanted in the shopping area. A lot of respondents, mainly younger people, felt that there were gangs in Ivybridge, that were frightening. There were routes that people would not walk.

Initially, the Guides decided that more lighting and security cameras were needed. But after looking at the crime figures for Ivybridge (see panel), the girls discovered that crime was actually very low. Study-

(December 2012) Total offences:..............................30 Dec 2011: ........................................34 Arrests: .............................................. 3 Dealt with by other means ......5 Of these offences – Assaults..............................................9 all of which were by a person known to victim Burglary dwelling ....................Nil Burglary other................................1 Break-in at Scout and Guide hall

ing previous months, too, showed that assaults were mainly between friends, relatives or those known to the victim.

ACTION: How can we change people’s perceptions?

So, if crime is low, why do young people feel security in the town is an issue? The Guides now wonder why we all feel concerned about security and think, maybe, it is because of what they are hearing or reading. Maybe this is what should be changed, rather than adding extra expense by adding security cameras, increasing energy use and light pollution.

We need to find a way for residents to know and believe that they live in a very safe place.

If we are right – it is only a perception – where did this miscon-

ception come from? Are parents over protective and worry their children into staying safe. Do schools discourage students from taking risks – we know that games like conkers have been banned.

Or is the media to blame? Do the newspapers and news bulletins, local as well as national, report the negative things that happen rather than celebrate the positive?

In Ivybridge, we have young people who do amazing things that should be celebrated. There are those who belong to sporting clubs and develop their skills as well as achieve success. There are those who belong to dance, music and drama groups and enjoy the friendship and confidence of performing. There are many young people who give up their time generously for the benefit of others.

Ivybridge is a safe and vibrant place to live. It is in a beautiful part of the country and we should feel safe enough to enjoy the town as it is and not fill it with the trappings of urban fears or the negative aspects of media hype.

(Sadly, during the time of the Guides’ study, their own meeting place was broken into. This crime resulted in damage that has cost the trustees of the hall valuable funds that could have been better spent on improvements to the facilities, which are used by up to 500 scouting and guiding members weekly.)

Art and culture festival planned

ART AND CULTURE in Ivybridge is set to be celebrated this summer with an arts festival and local groups and organisations are being invited to take part.

The festival, between 18-21 July, has as its theme ‘water’ and will be based in The Watermark. It will feature workshops, demonstrations, talks, exhibitions and performances. facebook.com/theivybridgemagazine

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Organisers want as many arts as possible represented and events that appeal to all ages and sections of the community.

If you would like to take part, or know of a group or organisation that would, email jonathanparsons@ ivybridge.gov.uk details of the name of the group/ organisation and a contact name and number.

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Linings Playbook gets a deserved showing following its Oscar victory.

A great new film featuring Susan Sarandon and Frank Langella, Robot & Frank, rounds off a packed month.

Latest news from Ivybridge Town Council Neighbourhood Plans You may have been involved when Ivybridge Town Council worked with the Princes Foundation in 2011 to look at options for the areas of land identified for development by South Hams District Council as part of the Local Plan. The final plan was produced and has formed the foundation for the Neighbourhood Plan.

Hannick Homes made proposals for land around the railway station and discussions are reaching a conclusion under the auspices of the South Hams District Council Masterplanning group. The revisions that Hannick Homes wished to make to the original Princes Foundation scheme were open to scrutiny at The Watermark in December 2012.

The Town Centre ideas are being examined by the Town Team and to assess the potential, a ‘Retail and Leisure Study’ is being carried out by Peter Brett Associates, with a report due in June 2013.

The sad news of the closure of Stowford Paper Mill in 2014 has meant that all agencies are working together to find a vibrant future for the site, a planning brief and work to see if there could be a Community Right to Bid are underway.

The site is vital to the future of the town and could tie in with the aspirations of the Town Team to see Ivybridge capitalise on its position as a walking, sporting and cultural location.

A Neighbourhood Plan for Ivybridge will seek to encompass all the development sites which could come forward over the next 10/15 years and offer a comprehensive plan, rather than the piecemeal development that has so often occurred.

Annual Town Meeting On 22 April, at 7pm in The Watermark, don’t miss your chance to hear directly from Tony Hogg, the Police and Crime Commissioner. Come and express your views and ask questions on the policing strategies, plus get an overview of the work of the Town Council during the past year. We are also hoping to extend the opportunity to all the candidates standing for the Devon County elections in May to come along and outline their priorities.

If any resident wishes to submit a question in writing in advance of the meeting, they are welcome to do so by sending it to Ivybridge Town Council.

Mayor’s charity fundraising event A fun charity fundraising event, organised by the Mayor to raise funds for the Ivybridge Poppy Appeal, is being held on 24 April, 2013, at 8pm in The Sportsmans Inn. CONTACT THE TOWN COUNCIL

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Bingo returns Following the fun evening kicking off Bingo at The Watermark, there will be another evening on Tuesday, 16 April. The cost will be £4 for 10 games, plus £1 for a flyer and raffle tickets will be on sale too, along with refreshments. A slightly later start, eyes down at 7pm. This time there will be a mixture of cash and other prizes.

Please note that due to licensing restrictions, noone under the age of 18 can play, sorry. Thank you to those who attended in March and for your valuable feedback.

More top films This month, The Watermark welcomes more big names and great films to the screen.

Gripping thriller, Broken City, starring Mark Wahlberg and Catherine Zeta-Jones, starts the month. The star packed The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey can be enjoyed in the afternoon or evening during the college holidays.

Terence Stamp, Vanessa Redgrave and Christopher Eccleston feature in Song for Marion, which has a great soundtrack and performances, and Silver

Rocky Horror sing-a-long Join in the fun, and enjoy another chance to dress up on 12 April as The Rocky Horror Picture Show hits the cinema, with the option to sing-a-long.

There will be Americanthemed food and drinks on offer. The very successful Bond night was enjoyed by a full house, so don’t miss out on this opportunity. Tickets and food details available from The Watermark Box Office.

Ivybridge big night out The idea of a monthly comedy night seemed to go down well with The Watermark Facebook followers, but what do you think?

Please email info@ivybridgewatermark. co.uk with your ideas of any kind of events or shows you would like to see at your local venue.

Accommodation advertising The holiday season will soon be here. To advertise your accommodation in the information centre, and take advantage of The Watermark’s great value 2013/2014 advertising package, email juliegilbert @ivybridge.gov.uk or call (01752) 893815.

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It’s going to be an eggs-travaganza!

THE HOME FROM HOME Community Market, in conjunction with Levanter Properties, owners of Glanvilles Mill, is holding an Easter Eggs-travaganza on Saturday, 30 March, from 9.30am-2pm.

The eggs-travaganza will see the unveiling of a new wooden sculpture on the river bank (see right), and a thousand jute shopping bags are being given out to encourage people to shop local and go plastic bag-free.

There is also a free completion alongside the handing out of the bags, whereby the winner will win £200, plus eight runners-up will each win £25.

The Home From Home Community Market provides local food, arts and crafts, family workshops and a whole lot more besides to the community of Ivybridge and is fast becoming the place to be on a Saturday morning.

Contact Helen in the first instance if you wish to become a stallholder, or Jay Jay for use of the Community Hub, which is open most days at Unit 3, Glanvilles Mill.

The next market is on 6 April.

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TREE CARVING Levanter Properties, owners of Glanvilles Mill, has commissioned a tree carving using the large oak trunk situated on the bank of the River Erme, which is due to be unveiled during the Easter Eggs-travaganza Community Market.

Levanter representative Jack Sutcliffe said: “We’re really excited about the sculpture. We’re working really hard to improve the Glanvilles Mill offer and hope that initiatives such as this will bring people in to see what else we’ve done.”

A voice for War to be remembered, older people ‘Lest We Forget’ IVYBRIDGE’S OVER 50s have a direct line to those in the corridors of power through a proactive group which meets in the town.

The Senior Council for Devon Ivybridge is one of 19 groups across the county which make up Devon Senior Voice. The groups work with the authorities and others to meet the needs of older people.

The group meets every month, with a programme of speakers specially chosen to keep members upto-date with current affairs affecting their lives. The next meeting is on Wednesday, 17 April, at the Youth Centre, when the speaker will be from CALL24 telecare services.

Find out more: devonseniorvoice. org/p/local-area-groups/ivybridge

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NEXT YEAR will see the 100 year anniversary of when Britain entered the First World War and the Ivybridge branch of the Royal British Legion is planning to mark the country’s entry into a conflict which lead to considerable loss of life on all sides.

The fateful day was 4 August, 1914, and ‘Lest We Forget’ will be a range of events, in conjunction with a number of local groups, to commemorate events leading up to the anniversary. Details will be publicised as plans are finalised.

Remembering all who have fallen The town’s war memorial, the focal point of the town’s act of remembrance, commemorates members of the armed forces lost during the two world wars.

Ivybridge RBL is researching whether any members of the armed forces from Ivybridge and the surrounding districts have fallen during military service outside of the two world wars.

The RBL would like to hear from family or friends of anyone they think this could concern so that they, too, can be honoured in the same way as the casualties of the world wars.

If you have any information, or would like to know more about ‘Lest We Forget’, please contact Ray Wilson on 07779 225318 or email rwilson@kpm-uk.co.uk twitter.com/ivybridgemag

SARA’S BEING SHORN An Ivybridge woman is set to have her flowing long locks cut off to raise money for cancer research.

Sara White (above). who lost her dad to cancer last October, hopes to raise £100, and is also donating her hair to be made into wigs for children with cancer.

The big cut is taking place on Friday, 5 April, at 10am at Revelation.

To support Sara, go to justgiving. com/SaraWhite0723 or go along on the day.

Fun Fairtrade Fortnight Fairtrade Fortnight 2013 saw some lively events in Ivybridge.

The Community Hub experienced a real caffeine buzz when community artist Amanda Pellat organised a coffee painting workshop. Two lovely banners were produced, one of which was presented to Peruvian Fairtrade coffee producer Oscar Salazar when he visited the town. Oscar also met mayor Frances Green, who presented prizes to participants in the Coffee Drinking Challenge. Prizes were also awarded for winners of the world record breaking attempts to build a tower of coffee beans and to transfer beans from one pot to another in one minute using chopsticks!

Oscar repeated the message that buying Fairtrade goods in the UK makes a huge difference to the lives of producers in other countries and thanked Ivybridge for encouraging Fairtrade.

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feature Howzat for a great club

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n Ivybridge sports club is looking forward to the start of a new season, with optimism high both on and off the pitch.

Ivybridge Cricket Club will be hoping to build on the success it enjoyed out in the middle last term, as long-awaited plans off the pitch come to fruition.

ICC has around 100 members, ranging in age from six to 70+ and holds the ECB’s ClubMark award in recognition of its high standards of coaching, club organisation and financial management.

It’s renowned for its strong junior section of more than 50 youngsters (boys and girls), who play in a local league and two national cup competitions. Three junior age groups are catered – U/11s, U/13s and U/15s – and the club encourages girls as well as boys to take up the sport.

“We think cricket is a great game for keeping youngsters physically active, developing teamwork skills and learning to compete in a truly sporting spirit,” says chairman Steve Ansell. “Our coaches attend specialist courses to ensure that they really get the best out of the kids, but we never lose sight of the fact that first and foremost playing cricket is about having fun.

“We have a full fixture list for the youngsters, and are planning to run

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a special kids’ cricket camp in the summer holidays.”

Adult cricket is thriving, too. Last season saw both senior teams promoted. The first team will play the new season in the Francis Clark Devon League B Division, the highest level since the club was established in 1975. Teams also compete in the South Devon Sunday league as well as the Ivor Dewdney’s Plymouth Twenty/20 competition and two other cup competitions.

In 2010, ICC moved to their present home at Filham Park. At the time, a planned extension to the clubhouse fell through, but thanks to a grant plans are now at an advanced stage to complete the originally-intended development.

In order to develop the facilities further, the club still needs the support of the local community. Steve Ansell again: “Our priorities for 2013 include purchasing of more junior training equipment, funding training courses for our coaches and Ivybridge Cricket Club building the clubhouse extension.

April fixtures “The club is therefore seeking addiSun. 14th 1.30pm................Club XI v. Plympton tional sponsors to support the club.

Sat. 20th 1.30pm ......Club XI v. Willoughby CC There are a number of options availSun 21st 1.30pm ..............Club XI v. Chudleigh able, starting from as little as £25.”

Sat. 27th 2pm ........................Club XI v. Ipplepen The club is inviting individuals and Sun. 28th 1.30pm ........................Club XI v. Kenn local businesses to ‘buy a brick’ for £50 to support the extension to the Long-serving Ivybridge cricketer pavilion. All sponsors’ names will be Gareth Andrews captains the first XI acknowledged on a dedicated notice this term. Gareth’s dad, Bob, was a board at the ground, as well as being stalwart Ivybridge cricket regular named in the published fixture whose playing career spanned al- booklet. Advertising on the cricket most 30 years. boundary fence is also available.

The second XI will again be skipWith barbecues, Twenty/20 pered by local teacher Mike Tuck- matches and fun days all planned well, who did such a good job last for 2013, ICC invites the whole comseason in bringing on younger play- munity to get behind the club and ers whose skills and confidence make this season one to remember. grew as the season progressed.

With a further side turning out on Support Ivybridge Cricket Club Sundays, and friendlies and touring Anyone wishing to play for, sponsor or team matches organised midweek, advertise through the club should there are opportunities for players contact jonsparkes1974@aol.com of all abilities.

The club’s ground looking across the lake at Filham Park

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Lasting Power of Attorney

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eople who have lost mental capacity need someone else to manage their legal, financial, health and welfare affairs. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 made provision for people to choose someone to manage all these things should they become incapable of doing so themselves.

Next of kin has no force in English Law without a Lasting Power of Attorney. If someone has lost mental capacity, perhaps because of dementia or because they are unconscious in hospital after a fall, a Lasting Power of Attorney previously given to a trusted relative(s) or friend(s) is essential, but the Lasting Power of Attorney can only be made while the person has full capacity.

In theory, everyone should take out a Lasting Power of Attorney, but for the elderly it really is an essential.

The person(s) you choose then has the legal authority to pay your bills, collect your income and benefits, or deal with selling your home if this is appro-

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by David Richardson of Richardsons Legal Services priate, as well as making decisions such as where you live. It can also include the power for the person(s) you choose to give or refuse consent to life sustaining treatment, but only if you wish them to have this power.

The Lasting Power of Attorney can only be used after it has been registered at the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) and, as this takes about three months, it is advisable to take out your Lasting Power of Attorney as soon as possible.

Without a Lasting Power of Attorney If you no longer have the mental ca-

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pacity to look after your own affairs and you do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), the Court of Protection can appoint a DEPUTY to manage your affairs for you. There will be significant legal fees to pay, plus annual supervision fees of up to £800, application fees, doctor’s certification fees, a security bond, a deputy fee, all adding up to over £3,000 in the first year alone, and a long delay before the Deputy Order is issued. AND the Deputy may not always be aware of your personal circumstances. It is always better to prepare an LPA before a Deputy is appointed by the Court of Protection naming someone you trust who understands your wishes.

For further information contact David Richardson of Richardsons Legal Services on 0800 014 8031

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What’s On

18 Pull-out What’s On calendar ● 19 April films @ The Watermark ● 20 More What’s On ●

APRIL 2013

Join nursing home Go on a woodland treasure hunt egg hunt Beaconville Nursing Home is holding a treasure trail in their grounds on Saturday, 6 April, and members of the public are invited to join in the fun.

All entrants will be given a map of the gardens with a series of clues. Two maps are being produced, one for children and one for the grown-up kiddies who wish to take part. Entry is just £1 per person.

Anyone who wishes to set up a stall and sell their goods on the day is also very welcome. The cost is just £5 a pitch.

To book tickets or stand space, call Morag on (01752) 896505.

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Bluebells Outdoor Playgroup is having an Easter egg hunt around the woods on Monday, 8 April.

Sessions cost just £2 per child – under 1s free – and it’s £1 per adult.

Places do need to be booked in advance – email bluebellsplaygroup @hotmail.co.uk or leave a comment on their Facebook page.

‘How to’ courses Growers Organics at Yealmpton have a range of events taking place in April.

■ Tuesday, 9th – 10am12noon – Children’s Clay Modelling course, aged 512 years. Cost £15.

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Are you up for the challenge?

Operation Henry, the Pancreatic Cancer charity, is holding its second Challaborough Challenge on Sunday, 21 April.

The challenge is a marshalled five mile walk, leaving Fryer Tucks at Challaborough at 9.30am and following a circular route along the coast path and across wonderful South Hams countryside. The walk takes in Toby’s Point, Ayrmer Cove, Westcombe Beach, Dolphin Inn, Kingston, Okenbury Plantation, Noddonmill and Ringmore, before returning to Fryer Tucks, where all participants will receive free fish & chips and a free strawberry Cornetto.

Individual sponsorship is requested to supplement the registration fee, which is £10 for adults, £7 for students and the U15s, and £5 for children.

So, sign up now for ‘a family fun, fauna & flora with fish & chips day!’. For sponsorship forms and to register, visit www.operationhenry.com or call (01752) 892191.

■ Wednesday 10th – Cafe open The Open House Cafe at Green Wood Growers - a day of green woodworking the Methodist Church will be open on Friday 19 and for children aged 7-11.

26 April, 8pm until 10pm.

Cost £35. 9am-3pm.

■ Sunday, 14th – 10amLawn care weekend 4.30pm Chicken Keeping Get your lawn off to a good Course. Everything that start this spring by visiting you need to know about the ‘Love Your Lawn keeping your own Weekend’ at Endsleigh chickens. Cost £42.

■ Saturday 20th & Sunday Garden Centre on Saturday 21st – Basket Making.

6, and Sunday 7, April.

Two-day course. You will Experts will be on hand to use a range of tools to demonstrate products and make either a log basket give advice to create the or a shopping basket. Cost perfect lush, green lawn. £96 + £10 for materials.

Art exhibition 10am-4.30pm each day.

■ Saturday 27th & Sunday An exhibition by artist Bob 28th – Felt Making. Learn Goodwin and friends is how to turn sheep’s wool being staged at The into fabric and create Watermark. Landscape small sculptures and wall- watercolour teacher Bob hangings. Two-day course. will be exhibiting his own Cost £96. 10am-4.30pm work alongside that of each day. three of his students.

For details of these events, The exhibition runs from visit growersorganics.com Saturday, 2 March, until or call (01752) 881180.

Friday, 31 May. What’s On continues with library events on page 20

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What’s On calendar TUESDAY 2nd

TUESDAY 9th

SUNDAY 14th

Ivybridge Senior Badminton Club @ Leisure Centre 8-10pm. jegreeen@ ivybridge.devon.sch.uk

Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee meeting, 7pm, incl public participation, Town Hall Ivybridge Senior Badminton Club @ Leisure Centre 8-10pm. jegreeen@ ivybridge.devon.sch.uk

Lukesland Gardens spring opening 2-6pm

WEDNESDAY 3rd Memory Reading Group Library, 10.30am-12noon see page 20 Betty’s Memory Café Library 2-4pm. Contact Frances Green 01752 893952 Ivybridge Theatre Company Chapel Place, 7.30pm Film @ The Watermark Broken City [15] – Matinee and evening screening - see film listings opposite

THURSDAY 4th The Wright Group Coffee Morning The Sportsmans Inn, 10.30am-12noon Easter Egg Hunt with SeaMoor Children’s Centre, Victoria Park (11am-1pm).

Book on 01752 896356.

Film @ The Watermark Broken City [15] – see film listings opposite

FRIDAY 5th Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, Scout hut next to the leisure centre Ivybridge Work Club 10am-12 noon, visit ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk Free Fridays Library - all day Film @ The Watermark Broken City [15] – see film listings opposite

SATURDAY 6th Community Market Glanvilles Mill, 9.30am-2pm Treasure trail Beaconville Nursing home - see page 16 Lawn care weekend Endsleigh Garden Centre (& Sunday 7th) - see page 16

MONDAY 8th Easter egg hunt Bluebells Outdoor Playgroup – see page 16 South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop-in at The Watermark, 10am-1pm.

Town Council meeting inc public participation session, 7pm, The Watermark 18

WEDNESDAY 10th Memory Reading Group Library, 10.30am-12noon see page 20 Stroke Support Group Library, 1.45-3.45pm One-day Pencil and Watercolour Workshop (10am-4pm) Town Hall. £37.50. Tel 01752 893852 Ivybridge Theatre Company Chapel Place, 7.30pm Film @ The Watermark The Hobbit [12A] Matinee and evening screening – see film listings opposite

THURSDAY 11th The Wright Group Coffee Morning The Sportsmans Inn, 10.30am-12noon Film @ The Watermark The Hobbit [12A] Matinee and evening screening – see film listings opposite

FRIDAY 12th Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, Scout hut next to the leisure centre Ivybridge Work Club 10am-12 noon, ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk Free Fridays Library - all day Town Team public meeting 6pm, Library, The Watermark – see page 5 Ivybridge Social Group for over 50s 10am-12noon. The Sportsman Inn. Details - Mrs Lloyd on 07598 781155 Gary Streeter Constituency Advice Surgery, afternoon, Town Hall. Appointment only 01752 335666 Film @ The Watermark The Rocky Horror Picture Show [15] – see page 17

SATURDAY 13th Community Market Glanvilles Mill, 9.30am-2pm

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MONDAY 15th South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop-in at The Watermark, 10am-1pm Film @ The Watermark Silver Linings Playbook [15] – see film listings opposite

TUESDAY 16th 0-5s Messy Play SeaMoor Children’s Centre, Methodist Church. Tel: 01752 896356 Bingo @ The Watermark Eyes down 7pm Ivybridge Senior Badminton Club @ Leisure Centre 8-10pm. jegreeen@ ivybridge.devon.sch.uk

WEDNESDAY 17th Toybox Chapel Place Community Centre, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family Memory Reading Group Library, 10.30am-12noon see page 20 Betty’s Memory Café Library 2-4pm. Contact Frances Green 01752 893952 Lukesland Gardens spring opening 2-6pm Ivybridge Theatre Company Chapel Place, 7.30pm Film @ The Watermark Song for Marion [PG] Matinee and evening screening – see film listings opposite

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Friday 19th contd Gary Streeter Constituency Advice Surgery, afternoon, Town Hall. Appointments only - 01752 335666 Ivybridge Junior Badminton @ Ivybridge Community College, 8-9.30pm. jegreeen@ ivybridge. devon.sch.uk Open House Cafe Methodist Church, 8-10pm Film @ The Watermark Song for Marion [PG] – see film listings opposite Youth Leisure Night @ Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.30pm

SATURDAY 20th Community Market Glanvilles Mill, 9.30am-2pm

SUNDAY 21st Lukesland Gardens spring opening 2-6pm The Challaborough Challenge! supporting Operation Henry – see p16

MONDAY 22nd South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop-in at The Watermark, 10am-1pm Clay modelling Bluebells Outdoor Playgroup - book via bluebellsplaygroup@ hotmail.com Ivybridge U3A 2pm, Methodist Church Annual Town Meeting 7pm, The Watermark – see page 10 for details

THURSDAY 18th

TUESDAY 23rd

The Wright Group Coffee Morning, The Sportsmans Inn, 10.30am-12noon Film @ The Watermark Song for Marion [PG] – see film listings opposite

Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee meeting, 7pm, inc public participation, Town Hall 0-5s Messy Play SeaMoor Children’s Centre, Methodist Church. Tel: 01752 896356.

Ivybridge Senior Badminton Club @ Leisure Centre 8-10pm. jegreeen@ ivybridge.devon.sch.uk World Book Night Library - see page 20

FRIDAY 19th Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, Scout hut next to the leisure centre Ivybridge Work Club 10am-12 noon, ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk Free Fridays Library - all day Young Parents Group for those under 25 with children. SeaMoor Children’s Centre, 1-2.30pm.

No need to book

WEDNESDAY 24th Toybox Chapel Place, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family Memory Reading Group Library, 10.30am-12noon see page 20

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THURSDAY 25th

SATURDAY 27th Dads’ group day out with SeaMoor Children’s Centre to Paignton Zoo. Call 01752 896356 for more details.

Handmade Craft Fair Terrace Room Cafe, Endsleigh GC, 11am-4pm.

Devon Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife Festival 10am-4pm Free activities. Plymouth devonwildlifetrust.org/ 70th Anniversary Commemoration of Exercise Tiger 10am-5pm, car park at Torcross

The Wright Group Coffee Morning, The Sportsmans Inn, 10.30am-12noon Ivybridge Garden Association Methodist Church Hall, 7.45pm Film @ The Watermark Robot & Frank [12A] – see film listings opposite

SUNDAY 28th

FRIDAY 26th

MONDAY 29th

Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, Scout hut next to the leisure centre Ivybridge Work Club 10am-12 noon, ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk Free Fridays Library - all day Young Parents Group for those under 25 with children.

SeaMoor Children’s Centre, 1-2.30pm. No need to book Ivybridge Social Group for over 50s 10am-12noon. The Sportsman Inn. Details - Mrs Lloyd on 07598 781155 Youth Leisure Night @ Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.30pm Ivybridge Junior Badminton @ Ivybridge Community College, 8-9.30pm. jegreeen@ ivybridge. devon.sch.uk Open House Cafe Methodist Church, 8-10pm Stowford Friends Fashion Show Stowford School, 7.30pm, £5, tickets from school office or Clare on 07845 796750.

Gary Streeter Constituency Advice Surgery afternoon, Town Hall. Appointments only - 01752 335666 Film @ The Watermark Robot & Frank [12A] – see film listings opposite

South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop-in at The Watermark, 10am-1pm Den building and cooking popcorn Bluebells Outdoor Playgroup - book via blue bellsplaygroup@hotmail.com

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Lukesland Gardens spring opening 2-6pm Plymouth Half Marathon 9am start & finish on the Hoe. plymouthhalfmarathon.com The Annual Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair Totnes Civic Hall, 10am-2pm

TUESDAY 30th 0-5s Messy Play SeaMoor Children’s Centre, Methodist Church. Tel: 01752 896356.

SeaMoor Children’s Centre will be running a Webster Stratton Parenting course at South Brent. For more information, contact Sarah or Sam - 01752 896356.

Ivybridge Senior Badminton Club @ Ivybridge Leisure Centre 810pm. jegreeen@ ivybridge.devon.sch.uk

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BROKEN CITY [15] Wed 3rd 2pm & 7.30pm, Thu 4th & Fri 5th 7.30pm Stars Russell Crowe, Mark Wahlberg & Catherine Zeta-Jones. When disg raced cop turned private detective Billy Tagg art is hired

by NYC’s mayor to tail his wife, he uncovers a city-wide conspiracy of corruption . Billy finds himself faced with an impossible choice, which could have disastrous repe rcussions for his career and family.

THE HOBBIT [12A] Wed 10th 2pm & 7.30pm, Thu 11th 2pm & 7.30pm Bilbo Baggins sets out on an “une xpected journey” to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to recla im their stolen mountain home from a drag on named Smaug. Features an all star cast.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHO W SING-ALONG [15] Fri 12th Doors 7pm A newly-engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furte r. Singa-long, dance-a-long or just enjo y the atmosphere and a great film!

Dressing up optional!

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK [15] Mon 15th 7.30pm Stars Bradley Cooper, Oscar-winn ing Jennifer Lawrence & Robert De Niro. Rom antic comedy-drama which follows one man’s attempt to rebuild his world help ed by his parents and a strange girl who migh t just hold the key to his happiness.

(All dates and times believed to be correct at time of going to press)

Wednesday 24th contd Stroke Support Group Library, 1.45-3.45pm Lukesland Gardens spring opening 2-6pm Ivybridge Conservative Ladies' lunch club 12.30pm, Hunting Lodge, Cadleigh. 893249 Ivybridge Theatre Company Chapel Place, 7.30pm Film @ The Watermark Robot & Frank [12A] Matinee and evening screening – see film listings opposite

SONG FOR MARION [PG] Wed 17th 2pm & 7.30pm, Thu 18th & Fri 19th 7.30 pm Stars Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, Christopher Eccleston & Va nessa Redgrave. Grumpy pensioner Arth ur joins the unconventional local choir to whic h his wife used to belong, a process that help s him build bridges with his estranged son, James.

ROBOT & FRANK [12A] Wed 24th 2pm & 7.30pm, Thu 25th & Fri 26th 7.30 pm Stars Frank Langella & Susan Sara ndon. Set in the near future, an ex-jewel thief receives a gift from his son: a robot butler prog rammed to look after him. But soon the two companions try their luck as a heist team.

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sociallife is local

clubs&groups Record numbers watch panto

lows by Kenneth Grahame at The Watermark in mid Treasure Island – the pan- July. Look out for further tomime was a great suc- details nearer the time. cess at the end of ITC meet at Chapel Place, February, with close on Fore Street, every Wednes750 people watching the day from 7.30pm onwards.

Ivybridge Theatre Com- The dates in April are 3rd, pany production at The 10th, 17th and 24th.

Watermark (see page 25 Find out more: Contact chairman Ron Davis (01752) 893308 or visit for pictures).

The company was par- www.ivybridgetheatrecompany.co.uk ticularly pleased to see so many families at The Wa- A trip to the gardens termark with children, in of southern England good old panto tradition, “Gardens from Cornwall excitedly joining in and to Kent” will be the subject doing the moves: ‘shiver of a talk and slide show by me timbers’ and dancing Keith Mason, which is the highlight of the April ‘Gangnam’ style!

It was a fast-moving meeting of the Ivybridge show with energy and Garden Association.

The meeting, on Thursdance, and the cast have certainly earned a couple of day 25th, at the Methodist weeks’ recuperation before Church Hall, will also inpreparations start for their clude a Bloom of the next production, an adap- Month competition, a raftation of Wind in the Wil- fle and refreshments.

What’s On contd Tuesday, 23 April, is the International Day of the Book and to celebrate the library is taking part in the fun of World Book Night.

World Book Night strips everything away to the bare essential: the good feeling of a book in your hand. The library has been given 20 copies of The Secret Scripture, by Sebastian Barry, to give away. Once you have read the book, the idea is that you pass it on to others. These will be available from 8.30pm on World Book Night, when we will be holding a Murder Mystery Evening in conjunction with Black Ivy Mysteries. The drama is 20

Meetings are free for members, visitors £1.50.

Find out more: Contact Mrs Acheson on (01752) 894867

Bowlers’ bounty from charity tournament The Motor Neurone Disease Association has been presented with a cheque for £800 following Ivybridge Short Mat Bowls Club’s annual charity tournament.

Thirty-two teams, of four players each, from across Devon and Cornwall competed in the competition, which also realised £300 for club funds. This year’s total brings the amount raised by the club since 1992 to over £19,000.

The club meet at the ICC from September to March and anyone interested in joining for next season should contact Sue Down on (01752) 402658.

Flower Club meeting ‘All Things Bright and Beautiful’ is the subject of a presentation by area demonstrator Angela Hyland at this month’s meeting of Ivybridge Flower Club on Tuesday, 9 April, at The Watermark.

Meetings start at 7.30pm and are free for members, visitors £5.

Find out more: Contact Janet Weston (01752) 894643

Lions Club Funday The Lions Club of Ivybridge is planning its Funday, which this year takes place on Saturday, 6 July. As well as stalls, rides and entertainment, local traders and groupss are welcome to take a stand.

Interested? Visit the website ivybridgefunday.co.uk or ring Adam on 07980 084410 for information.

There’s a lot on at the library

entitled George and the Dragon and is set in the 1920s. Watch the events unfold then, after a light buffet supper, question the suspects as they visit your table. A fun evening’s entertainment starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 each and available from the library until 20 April.

The Memory Reading Group, a reading group for those suffering from memory loss and their carers, is on Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th in April, 10.30am-noon.

Baby Bounce & Rhyme is on Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 10.3010.50am.

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Club & group reports If you would like your club/ group’s reports to be in The Ivybridge magazine, send them to us by email, post or put it in our box at Ivy Cabs in Fore Street – details & deadline page 3

Free Fridays – two hours free computer use for those seeking work, with support from library staff.

All day every Friday.

The Work Club offers support to those seeking work every Friday, 10am12noon.

Knit and Natter is a friendly group who come to knit and chat in the library. Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 3-5pm.

M@x’s Book Dreamers, the library’s junior reading group for young people aged 7 -11, is meeting on Monday, 8 April, 4-5pm.

The Stroke Support Group, in partnership with the Stroke Association,

offers support to those people who have had a stroke, along with their carers. The group meets to provide mutual support, listen to speakers and hear advice from the association.

The group will meet on Wednesdays 10th and 24th in April, 1.45-3.45pm.

The library’s first Writers’ Group, meeting is on 20 April, 10am until 12noon.

The group plans to meet on the third Saturday of each month. There are a maximum of 12 places available and a fee of £2 per session. Application forms are available from the library either in person or by email.

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We are a friendly team of Chartered Physiotherapists specialising in Neurological and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Based in Ivybridge with a clinic room on the 2nd Floor, The Watermark.

Experienced in treating all Neurological and Musculoskeletal conditions, for more information or to make an appointment visit our website: www.southhamsphysio.co.uk E-mail: info@southhamsphysio.co.uk Telephone: 07814 930913 / 01752 891930 For discounts and special oers follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/southhamsphysioltd And Twitter: www.twitter.com/southhamsphysio Or visit our website: www.southhamsphysio.co.uk

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A time for new beginnings Spring has arrived, bringing new beginnings, flowers that have lain dormant are coming into bloom and all around us are signs of ‘new life’.

Counselling session fee £15 for individuals with a household income of £20,000 or less £30 for individuals with a household income of £20,000 or more

Are you feeling the need to explore what has lain dormant for you? Do you need the chance of a new lease of life? Is

this going to be a time of new beginnings?

If this is sounding like you, why not take advantage of our FREE 30 minute initial consultation. We are only a phone call away 01752 891929.

Also, please do take the time to view our website – www.ivylowcostcounselling.co.uk

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Frequently tearful Find it difficult to be around others ● Short tempered more than usual ● Trouble sleeping ● Experience painful thoughts ● Find yourself under or over eating ● Increased alcohol consumption ● Can’t trust anyone ● Carrying around feelings of guilt ● Emotions running away with you ● ●

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Wild

A monthly guide to the wonderful wildlife you may see in Ivybridge

ABOUT IVYBRIDGE

BY MARGERY EVANS AND CELIA RALPH

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or many residents of Ivybridge, it is our The lower River Erme beautiful River Erme that makes it such a special place. Last month, we described the two upper sections of the river and now we will take a closer look at the two below Ivybridge.

As the river leaves our town its character changes. It becomes more gentle and the steep, wooded valley sides sea level rose and flooded it, give way to pastureland. Re- giving rise to the wide, shalmains of old apple orchards low estuary, or ria, so characwhich used to line the banks teristic of our rivers in the can still be found. In summer, south west. The Erme estuary many insect-eating birds, such is particularly dynamic with as swallows, can be seen. the main river channel conDuring times of heavy rain- stantly changing course. fall, the river becomes a ragJust below Sequers Bridge, ing torrent causing flooding the last road bridge over the and erosion of the soft river Erme, a weir marks the presbanks. Its main tributary the ent highest tidal point of the Ludbrook joins it near Erming- river. The land on either side is ton. Ancient settlements such now part of the beautiful Flete as Ermington and Holbeton Estate and access can only are situated on higher ground be gained with permission. away from the risk of flooding. However, it is possible to The flood plain would once reach the mouth of the estuhave extended much nearer ary by road from Wonwell and the mouth of the river, but at Mothecombe. This is one of the end of the last Ice Age the the most unspoilt places in

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Next walk The next DWT event is a walk at Wembury on Thursday, 18 April, meeting at 96 Mewstone Avenue, PL8 0HT at 10am. All welcome.

Margery and Celia are volunteers with the Ivybridge and South Brent local group of the Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT)

Contact Margery Evans on (01752) 892984 | www.devonwildlifetrust.org

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the country, a place of great peace and beauty with hardly any sound made by humans.

This estuary is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, attracting many birds in the winter.

There are large numbers of curlew, as well as wigeon, redshank, greenshank and oystercatchers. Many will have now left to breed further north, but some, such as the little egrets, herons, little grebes and shelduck, stay to breed.

Kingfishers are often seen every September, osprey spend several weeks fishing on the estuary, probably on mullet, before undertaking their long journey back to Africa.

In the past, the estuary

would have been very different. Barges brought coal and limestone from Plymouth and several lime kilns still remain.

Kingston fishermen caught crab and lobsters and boiled them in a shed above Wonwell Beach before taking them by donkey back to the village.

But the mouth of the estuary has always been very treacherous, with strong tidal currents and hidden rocks, and there are over 13 known and protected wrecks here.

In 1991, 42 tin ingots were found thought to be Bronze Age, possibly brought down from Dartmoor.

The Erme really is a very special river.

in good old panto tradition.

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inner Dame as Ma Hawkins, and Sam Martin as Billy Brass kept the audience involved in true panto style.

Away, me hearties until ITC’s next production.

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A group of Year 5 and 6 children from The Erme Primary School performed a Roman-inspired dance at Ivybridge Community College’s primary gym and dance show. They are pictured fully face painted and dressed ahead of the show.

MANOR CHILDREN VISIT PARLIAMENT Pupils in Year 5 at Manor Primary visited London recently and got to see many of the landmarks of the capital.

A highlight was a visit to the Houses of Parliament, where they had an interesting talk from the town’s MP, Gary Streeter, about how Parliament works.

They also went on the London Eye, saw Shrek the Musical and had a picnic in St. James Park after a photo shoot outside Buckingham Palace. They even got a glimpse of Prince Charles and Camilla, who were out and about on the day.

The visit was to help them understand their capital city and its history, and also to gain an insight into life in a multicultural city and how it compares to their home town.

ABOVE World Book Day fun at Woodlands Park

Children and staff dressed as their favourite book character as schools celebrated World Book Day. At Woodlands Park, local author David Satchell visited and there was a Roald Dahl-themed lunch.

A parade of costumes in assembly started the day at Stowford and Mayor, Francis Green, judged the best-dressed girl and boy at The Erme, where parents were invited to a World Book Day assembly where the children shared their work on the author they had been researching for the day.

Emily, Chloe, Jennifer, Caitlin, Ella, Connor and Adam show off their costumes at Stowford LEFT Pupils at The Erme

CHILDREN’S BOOKSHOW AT LIBRARY Ivybridge Library invited Stowford School children down for a Bookshow to meet children’s author Daniel Morden.

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the title of one of his many books. After their hour with Daniel, Library supervisor Lynn West gave the children the opportunity to look at the books available for borrowing and information packs to those who wanted to join.

Pictured left: author Daniel Morden and Ivybridge library supervisor Lynn West

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A ‘Wicked’ time for Ivybridge kids STARS FROM THE hit West End show Wicked recently came to The Watermark to lead workshops for members of Stagecoach Theatre School.

The lucky youngsters, aged 7-18, learnt scenes from the musical and its well-known song Loathing, which they performed alongside stars Nicki Davies-Jones and Claire Cassidy in a final number for parents and family.

Nicki Davies-Jones has just completed a three year run as Elphaba, the lead in Wicked, while Claire has recently played Sophia in MammaMia. On a normal weekend, children at Stagecoach have an hour each of dance, drama and singing with others in their age group.

Principal Frances May said: “This was a wonderful opportunity for our children to work across the age ranges and to learn from absolutely top performers.”

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Special workshop Stagecoach is holding a very special workshop in April, when youngsters will have the chance to dance with Kylie Minogue’s choreographer, as well as sing with a vocal expert and practice a TV casting session.

The full day workshop on Saturday, 20 April, at The Watermark is an opportunity not to be missed. Tim Noble, Kylie’s choreographer, will lead the dance sessions, with singing tuition from a vocal expert from the music industry and a scripted televi-

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sion casting session run by one of London’s casting directors.

The day runs from 10am until 5pm, and will finish with a performance by all those taking part. Places for the workshop are limited, so early booking is essential.

Stagecoach is also offering a free drama, dance and singing workshop in April for youngsters aged 4-17, again at The Watermark.

They will be able to join classes for three hours (90 minutes for 4-6 year olds), where they will be split into their own age groups and enjoy an hour each of dance, drama and singing with fully-qualified teachers who will be passing on their knowledge and love of performance.

Places do need to be booked.

To apply for the above workshops, or to enrol at Stagecoach for the summer term, call Frances on (01803) 868831 or email Plymouth@stagecoach.co.uk

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AN IVYBRIDGE PRIMARY school pupil has collected £250 for her school by bagging top prize in a design competition.

Charlotte Vincent, 10, who attends Woodlands Park Primary School, created the winning design for a bag to promote Tesco’s new click and collect service.

Charlotte also won a £25 giftcard for herself and the winning design has been printed on 250 jute bags which have been given to every family at the school.

Charlotte (centre) collecting the cheque with friends Chloe and Immogen.

Slimming for good Makeover thanks THE ERME PRIMARY School wishes to say a huge ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers who worked to transform a classroom and the playground over a weekend in February. The areas look ‘a million dollars’ and words cannot express the school’s appreciation.

BIG-HEARTED SLIMMERS are doing their bit for their local community by taking part in a sponsored slim to raise money for The Henry Hallam Appeal – HUGS FOR HENRY. Ivybridge Slimming World members are doing the good deed as part of the club’s national ‘Slim for Good’ campaign, which aims to combine improving the health of local people with raising money for a local good cause.

Members overwhelmingly voted to support HUGS FOR HENRY and now, with a six-week sponsored slimathon, are looking forward to making their loss the appeal’s gain.

Henry Hallam was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, an aggressive type of childhood cancer, last September and is likely to have to stay at Bristol Children’s Hospital until this October. His parents have been told that there is an 80% chance the cancer will come back, so want to take him to America where he can receive a T-Cell transplant and/or antibody treatment that is not available in the UK.

Mini Chelsea Flower Show THERE IS STILL time to enter The Erme Primary School’s Mini Chelsea Flower Show in May. The theme is ‘Mini Chelsea garden designed inside a shoe box’ and entry forms can be obtained via kay.winstone @sky.com (07980 116104) or from school office. The event is free for anyone to go along and attend.

Entries will be judged by RHS judges, the mayor and police on Thursday, 2 May.

Hair today, gone tomorrow Are you willing for charity?

Kind-hearted youngster Olivia Pillans has raised around £500 for a local hospice and care home by having her beautiful hair chopped off.

Nine-year-old Olivia had her stunning mane of thick, brown hair cut into a short bob in return for sponsorship, which will be divided between St Luke’s Hospice (Plymouth) and the activities fund at Ivydene Care Home.

Olivia is also donating the chopped hair to the Little Princess Trust, a charity which supplies wigs made from real hair to children who have lost their own due to cancer treatment.

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A LOCAL SOLICITORS’ ‘Make a Will’ promotion has so far raised over £6,000 for charity.

SWLaw Solicitors is offering to write a simple Will without charge, instead asking clients to make a donation of no less than £50 to charity.

Among the charities to benefit from the initiative to date are Jeremiah’s Journey, St Luke’s Hospice, Dame Hannah’s Trust, Woodside Animal Sanctuary and Help for Heros.

Eric Cowsill, SWLaw Solicitors MD, said: “This is a significant achievement, and we are grateful to all those clients who have generously contributed to this fundraising promotion, and to our staff who have made this possible. We hope more people will come forward to take advantage of our offer.

“We also offer substantial discounts on more complex wills – eg those involving second families, estate preservation, trusts – again with the requirement that a donation is made to charity.”

If you would like to support a charity of your choice by making a Will, please contact Mandy Lilley at SWLaw Solicitors on (01752) 205202. facebook.com/theivybridgemagazine

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Complete cleaning service A FAMILY-RUN independent dry cleaners has expanded by taking over a laundry service which had to cease trading following a major fire.

Swift Dry Cleaners, who have been serving Ivybridge residents for 23 years from premises on Fore Street, has taken over Professional Laundry Solutions (PLS), formerly of Costly Street.

The takeover has involved a move to new premises at 47 Fore Street, investment in new, stateof-the-art equipment, as well as competely new management.

The addition of laundry services means PLS and Swift Dry Cleaners can now offer customers a complete cleaning service. Equally, the quality, reliability and service people have come to expect from Swift Dry Cleaners over the past two decades is now available at PLS.

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PLS offers professional cleaning services for everything from linen, duvets, blankets, sofa covers and bridal wear, as well as service washes – “anything you can wash, we can do”. Commercial work is also welcome.

To give your garments the best possible clean, call in at 47 Fore Street and speak to Stewart or Darren. Free local collection and delivery is available, and as well as Ivybridge, they cover the South Hams and surrounding areas.

Professional Laundry Solutions SW 47 Fore Street, Ivybridge Tel: (01752) 898751 or enquiries@ professionallaundrysolutions.co.uk

Supporting you to better health SOUTH HAMS PHYSIO is an exciting new physiotherapy service based in Ivybridge.

Specialising in neurological and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, all physiotherapists are state registered and members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

As well as providing great quality physiotherapy treatments, South Hams Physio also offer physiotherapy-led exercise classes, as well as providing Functional Electrical Stimulation as recommended by The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. FES uses include rehabilitation of the upper limb, lower limb and walking in clients with neurological conditions or injury affecting the brain and spinal cord. facebook.com/theivybridgemagazine

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“Being involved with and assisting the local community is important,” says director and founder Nikki Smith. “We are holding a carers training course on Saturday, 20 April (10am12.30pm), to provide information on how to optimise movement and function of daily activities by using physiotherapy handling, positioning and stretching principles and techniques.

“This course is ideal for professional carers or family members wanting to promote a loved one’s function.”

To find out more about South Hams Physio services, to book a place on the carers training morning, or to book a treatment, contact Nikki on 07814 930913 or go to www.southhamsphysio.co.uk twitter.com/ivybridgemag

IVYBRIDGE CHAMBER of Commerce is set to operate as a collective until a new chairman and committee comes forward, following a disappointingly attended AGM at which no one put themselves forward to take up the vacant committee positions.

It will operate by putting greater emphasis on email communication, which was felt to be a quicker, more encompassing medium for dealing with communication, debate and information. Meetings will now be four times a year, with the next meeting scheduled for 4 June.

The collective is a caretaking measure to keep chamber going until a new committee is formed, as it was felt that a business voice needs to be retained in these difficult trading times.

Catch all you need at the fish shop SINCE LAUNCHING their “one-stop meal” plan, Ivybridge Fish Company has realised that it has been a success for many more reasons than they first hoped.

The idea behind the concept was to give customers a better service and enable them to explore alternative recipes with Kev and Tasha’s help and advice.

Basic ingredients, locally-sourced, was the concept. Items such as lemons, chillies, garlic, shallots and parsley are available at all times, plus three vegetable choices for ease and convenience.

The response has been overwhelmingly positive. Customers appreciate being able to pick up ingredients to enhance their meal, or simply those that their recipe requires. A real hit, too, has been large, local eggs from Cuckoo Farm in Modbury. They are selling very well, and an added bonus is that it means Ivybridge Fish Company is supporting another small, local business, which is something Kev and Tasha are passionate about doing.

“We use the ingredients available in the shop ourselves at home and have tried out new recipes, with great success,” said Tasha. “We are also using the Cuckoo Farm eggs at home now, too, and all the family love them!”

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ColourXpress – much more than you might think AN UN-IMPOSING office at the top of Ivybridge gives little clue to the true capabilities of ColourXpress.

In fact, from print to pixel, they can offer Ivybridge businesses a complete marketing solution.

Established in 1999, almost 15 years of continuous print production is ColourXpress’ proud boast. But they have never rested on their laurels.

In 2009, they successfully took over another commercial printers, gaining 35 years of experience and a fully-trained, trusted workforce.

More recently, ColourXpress has won a five-year contract with the NHS which is worth in excess of £1/2 million.

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Website development – with extensive knowledge of the latest online technologies, its development team can provide you with the best and most appropriate website solution every time. ● Project management – they can help you establish an effective marketing strategy, an affordable budget and a production schedule tailored to your individual New four-colour perfecting press project needs. drying – the sheets come off dry!

They have also recently installed a Investing in success new four-colour perfecting press, The print industry have been which can print 15,000 sheets per particularly challenging in the past hour double sided. five years and ColourXpress has ColourXpress is, however, much stayed the course through a £1 more than the latest and best More than just a printers million programme of investment technology. They place heavy ColourXpress is a modern service in the latest printing presses. emphasis on their trained and trusted company providing tailored soluA new, state-of-the-art HP Indigo workforce, which is supported by tions to clients locally six-colour digital effective production practices and and across the UK. offset press provides rigorous quality control.

They are focused on litho-quality printing delivering the highest with pure digital ColourXpress is the only printers in quality for all projflexibility, enabling the whole of the South West with ects, and pride themthe production of the latest litho and digital printing selves on their ability high-quality, shorttechnology, giving their customers to forge strong relarun and fully the edge on quality and lead times. tionships. personalised, variable Creative online solutions FIND OUT MORE As well as highdata colour printing.

ColourXpress’ new website at quality litho and digital printing, In January, they installed the latest www.colourxpress.co.uk gives you ColourXpress offer: Ryobi 526GX which prints six ● Creative services – a passion for colours one side, with its densitronic the inside story on this successful print design, combined with a deep scanner maintaining astonishing local business, alternatively call understanding of the latest digital clarity at truly awesome speeds of into the branch at Pynewood technology, allows its creative team 15,000 sheets an hour, with inline House, 1A Exeter Road, Ivybridge ●

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Cohabitees – division of property

Cohabitee agreements any couples are under the impression that there is no difference between a married couple and a couple who are cohabiting. Disputes between separating couples can be difficult, time consuming and expensive to resolve.

It is therefore prudent for couples who are intending to live together to consider entering into a Cohabitation Agreement.

If the parties are considering purchasing property jointly, or in one person’s sole name, they should consider the legal implications of purchasing with their conveyancing solicitor and enter into a Deed of Trust, recording how the property is to be held legally between them in equal or unequal shares. Their conveyancing solicitor should refer them separately

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by Sally van den Berg of Howard & Over Solicitors to a family solicitor for further advice regarding a Cohabitation Contract or Agreement. If the parties decide to live together and one of the couple owns property in their sole name, a Cohabitation Agreement should also be considered.

A Cohabitation Agreement should make provision for the parties in dividing their property and assets

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should their relationship break down.

It can also provide clarity during the course of the relationship in respect of property, children and other assets.

A relationship breakdown can be extremely stressful to both parties. A Cohabitation Agreement can provide clarity, reduce conflict and possibly future litigation in the event that the parties do not agree.

If you are living together or considering purchasing a property together, it is in your interests to consider at the outset your legal position should the relationship breakdown. Howard and Over can provide fixed-fee costs in respect of Cohabitee Agreements. For more information, please contact one of our Family Solicitors at Devonport, Ivybridge or Plymstock offices.

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More tips on how to improve the images you take using your digital camera

BY DAVID RAYNER OF IVYBRIDGE AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

HAVE YOU EVER wondered how to get those pretty star effects on highlights in your images? It is very easy to do and can be a very useful tool for adding interest or a focal point to your photographs. There are special filters available for this, but you can do it naturally using the controls your camera already has.

The effect is usually called a starburst and the technique is especially useful at night when the scene may contain many high-brightness spots from headlights, streetlights etc, each one of which can add to the overall scene. Be careful though, to use the effect FIND OUT MORE 30

sparingly as too many points of interest in a scene may make the subject difficult to read.

Generally, starbursts are possible whenever you have a light source within the image that is significantly brighter than the surrounding area.

This could be the sun or it’s reflection during the day, or almost any light at night. But there is more to starbursts than that, as the effect is also a function of a strange optical effect called diffraction.

Diffraction in your camera is caused by light bending on the metal parts of the aperture setting inside the lens. The smaller the aperture, the

greater is the proportion of the light that is affected by bending. This can spoil the image clarity (hence photographers often avoid using very small apertures) but also causes starbursts to appear on highlights.

So to obtain starbursts, as well as a highlight you also need a small aperture setting, generally the smallest you can make with your camera. To be sure of your aperture setting I recommend using the camera on the ‘A’ or ‘AV’ setting as this allows you to set the aperture yourself. The larger the ‘f’ number the smaller the aperture and the photo above had an aperture

setting of f22. Don’t worry about using the camera on non-auto settings, as the camera actually has automatic exposure on just about every setting except manual.

Now, as you might expect, there is a little more to it. Using very small apertures means it is critical that the camera is steady. The shot above was 15 seconds in the taking. So: focus carefully on your subject; use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera (or a remote release if you have one) and make sure the camera is held steady, preferably on a firm tripod with the legs only partly extended.

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Considering how many dogs there are, incidences of dogs biting humans, or serious dog-on-dog aggression, are rare. However, recently it seems that there have been a number of incidences of out-of-control dogs attacking other dogs in our local parks. Concern is such that a local councillor phoned me to ask if I thought that enforcing all dogs to be on leads and muzzled while exercised would be a good idea. I did not. That would be punishing the majority for the crimes of a few.

Although owners of dangerous dogs, as defined by the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and amendment of 1997, can be prosecuted if their dog bites a human in a public place, there is little recourse in law if someone’s dog bites and injures your dog. Aggression is part of a dog’s normal behavioural repertoire, whether a dog is aggressive or not is largely a matter of how it has been trained and brought up; genetics is only a small part of it. It is now against the law to allow a dog to be dangerously out of control in a public place or in a private place where the dog isn’t allowed to be, eg a neighbour’s house or garden without their permission. Your dog is considered to be dangerously out of control if it injures someone or makes someone worried that it might injure them. You can be fined up to £5,000 and/or sent to prison for up to six months if your dog is out of control, more if your dog injures someone.

In reality, this often doesn’t happen because the offending dog is unidentified. This will change from 2016, when all dogs will be required to be micro chipped. Another loophole in the law has also been closed. It will be a criminal offence not only if the dog is out of control in a public place but also in a private place, so postmen and other lawful visitors to a property have some recourse in law should they be bitten.

Local authorities may be able to issue Dog Control Orders, which could mean that in a public place, such as a park, you may have to keep your dog on a lead, put your dog on a lead if asked to do so by a policeman, dog warden or local authority person, stop your dogs going into certain areas and limit the number of dogs you have with you, and to have to clear up after your dog. If you ignore a DCO you can receive a £50 spot fine or up to £1,000 if it goes to court.

On a practical level, what should you do if another dog attacks your dog?

Firstly, do not try to separate the dogs – you will get badly bitten and it makes them hang on more strongly, thus compounding the injuries. Do not kick or attack the other dog as either dog may attack you. Ideally, you want to try and prevent an attack by reading your dog’s body language, if a dog is approaching stiff legged, growling and staring, yell at it to “go home! Go away! Failing that, other measure are: take off your coat and throw it over the fighting animals; let go of the lead and let your dog defend itself. You should report attacks to the dog warden and police, and get the other owner’s details and suggest they pay the vets bill. Take your injured dog to the vets for attention, it may need stitching and dog bite wounds get infected.

If you’re the owner of a dog with aggressive tendencies, don’t let it off the lead in public and keep away from other dog walkers. Muzzling the dog whilst re-training would be a good idea. Seek qualified behavioural advice – your dog may be able to attend growl classes and socialisation. Work on your recall.

All owners need to ensure that we can recall our dogs on command and to be vigilant and responsible when we walk them in public, otherwise we may lose the right to enjoy our dogs running free if we don’t face these issues.

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SPORT Vets’ season in full swing ● golf THE HARDY VETERANS at Wrangaton GC continue to confront frequently appalling playing conditions as their season gets into full swing, writes Len Simpson, Vets’ captain 2013.

Matches and competitions are now in full flow.

The first match, on 7 March, resulted in a narrow 4-2 loss at Dawlish Warren, with wins for John Naylor, John Fox 2 and 1, and Bernard Worth, David Bloomfield winning at the 18th hole.

The recent Flag Competition, was won, after unfortunate disqualifications for unsigned cards, by Des O’Connor (Div 1) and Steve Webber (Div 2).

A brilliant Texas Scramble competition attracted 12 teams, with winners, Roger Crabb, David Bloomfield, and John Fox, just managing to hold off Pete Swift, David Wilks, and Bill Elliot.

Weather-permitting, the club’s next three matches are home to Staddon Heights, then away to Dartmouth and Teignmouth.

Forty Ivybridge gymnasts performed at a charity event at the Life Centre in Plymouth following the British Gas Diving Championships. Spirit of Sport Charity asked them to perform and entertain the crowds after the diving competition, which featured Tom Daley. The charity raised over £9,500 for great causes such as Meningitis UK, 42 Commando and the Snowdrop Appeal. Andy Banks, head coach and director of Plymouth City Sports, and Splash! judge, is pictured with the gymnasts.

Over 30 academy gymnasts competed in the recent SW Acrobatic Preliminary competition in Taunton and brought home 19 medals.

Gymnastics Academy trio Kathryn Baines, Katie Mailling and Harriet Worden (right) took gold in the Grade 3 title and will go on to represent the South West in the British Finals in May. In a successful weekend for the academy, Chloe

● school sport The Stowford swimming squad with headteacher Helen Tipping

Stowford was victorious at the Devonport Royal Swimming Association (DRSA) School Gala. Four teams, of four children, competed against schools from the South Hams and Plymouth. The Boys and Girls’ A teams made it through to exciting finals, with the Boys taking the title for the second year in succession and the Girls coming in second place.

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Sneap, Georgie Rule and Jennah LeGrice (left), gained silver at Grade 4.

Twenty two partnerships

competed in the Grade 1 category, with Megan Davidson, Sophie Etherton and Evey Gordon gaining 2nd place, Jo Grey, Erin Osborne and Lucy Etherton taking 3rd and Georgie Nicklen, Gemma Hobart and Charlotte Burton placing 4th.

In the Grade 3 men’s pair category, Robbie White and Lewis Foot gained a silver medal, while Jack Short and Cameron Penn came 4th.

Shakespeare evening More than 80 students took part in ‘An Evening of Shakespeare' in February.

The newly-formed senior theatre company (Year 10-13) presented their version of 'Romeo and Juliet'; the ensemble company created the setting throughout, working together to bring the starcrossed lovers to their tragic end. This was followed by a fantastic performance of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' performed by BTEC Performing Arts students. The evening was introduced by Limelight Theatre Company (Year 7-9), who presented their version of ‘Prologue’ from Henry V.

Devon Youth Theatre - Aaron Ashton After wowing drama practitioners at a DAISI drama workshop, Aaron Ashton (Year 13) has been selected to be a member of Devon Youth Theatre.

The DAISI/DYT workshop leaders saw over 400 students during the workshops and Aaron is one of only 20 students selected to be part of DYT. Aaron is currently rehearsing at Exeter University ahead of performing in a show at the Exeter Northcott Theatre this month.

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