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he Ivybridge magazine has not one but two hot-off-the-press Christmas exclusives for you this month! We can reveal that Santa is set to make his most spectacular arrival yet to the town’s Christmas Festival by... turn to page 21 and all will be revealed!

Plus, leading up to his big visit, we have secured an exclusive article from Father Christmas telling us why, when he has the whole world to choose from, he is going to be doing his Christmas shopping in Ivybridge this year – turn to page 16 for the full story.

The Ivybridge magazine is pleased to support the Christmas Festival by publicising the programme (page 21) and producing the posters and leaflets. Since we’ve lived here, it has always been a very good evening, and brilliantly supported by the town. I am sure that this will be case this year – and it should be, there is so much going on.

Christmas is, of course, a very important time for our local retailers, even more so considering the prevailing economic situation. We’ve chosen the theme ‘A Happy Christmas is a local Christmas’ for our 10page guide to Christmas in Ivybridge because Ivybridge has so much to offer that you have

It is not all Christmas this month, though.

You will still find the usual great range of compelling community content – news, what’s on, sport, club and group reports – you’ve come to expect.

In local news, Ivybridge Community College has achieved a FIFTH consecutive Outstanding rating from Ofsted – and joins a very elite band of schools in the country which can claim this honour (page 6).

The Ivybridge Citizen of the Year has been announced as Caroline Hodgson (page 5). I sit on the Town Team with Caroline and can vouch that she is a worthy winner.

Ivybridge swimming sensation Megan Bowen is preparing for one of her biggest tests when she competes in the World School Games in Brazil (page 38). Megan, 16, will face the best in the world in her age group and the games will be a good gauge of her progress as she sets her sights on potentially competing at the 2016 Olympics.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue of the magazine. We will be out and about in the town in the lead up to Christmas and will hopefully see many of you, too.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas.

Monthly musings from the editor

#Happyadsworkbetter Find out how we can make your adverts happier so that they work better for your business – see page 32 or call Jean on 07870 727747 or email jean@theivybridgemagazine.co.uk to ask: is there really any need to go anywhere else? As well as a great range of independent shops and businesses, there is free parking, so you can save money, too, and who really enjoys the bumper-to-bumper gridlock of travelling into Plymouth?

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23 When will Santa visit your road?

Rotary Club sleigh routes

05 Community news

& Films @ The Watermark

28 School reports 13 Clubs & groups A voice for the over 50s Plus: Local history lesson, Rock ‘n’ Roll Probus, Classic Christmas

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College ‘Outstanding’ for 14 What’s On Events in December fifth time in a row Plus: New vision for school, 16 Christmas in Ivybridge Green fingered residents 10-page guide wanted, field friends aiming 19 Christmas events high & more 09 ‘We will remember Festive What’s On

them’ Report and photos from Remembrance Day

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25 Christmas church services 27 What’s On calendar

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Brownies bag load of rubbish Plus: Citizen of the Year announced, Free parking, Wanted: energy champions & more

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21 Ivybridge Christmas Festival Programme of events

Pyjamas for Pudsey, Books and beyond & more

31 Business news Your one-stop-shop garage Plus: End of an era, Gadgets & games

32 Take Better Photos Tips and advice

35 Community news Club’s ‘sparkling’ golden anniversary celebrations

37 Sport Table toppers after great run

38 Sport Megan’s world challenge

We hope you like our rather special front cover this month. It is one of a set of four fabulous paintings of Victorian Ivybridge by local artist Annie Meakin, which have been printed as Christmas cards and are on sale around Ivybridge, with the proceeds going to Dame Hannahs. Thank you to Annie for letting us use it, and if you would like see more of her work, visit her website – www.anniemeakin.co.uk

CONTACT THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE The deadline for the January 2014 issue is: Tuesday, 10 Dec. Tel: 01752 426522 • Email: editor@theivybridgemagazine.co.uk Facebook: facebook.com/theivybridgemagazine • Twitter: twitter.com/ivybridgemag • Drop Box: Put correspondence in our box in the Ivy Cabs office in Fore Street • Post: 6 Claymans Pathway, Woodlands, Ivybridge PL21 9UZ The Ivybridge magazine is published and produced by: 6 Claymans Pathway, Woodlands, Ivybridge PL21 9UZ W: www.lilydesign.co.uk E: info@lilydesign.co.uk © Lily design 2013.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, in any form, without prior consent of the Publisher. All information, advertised or provided, is accepted in good faith as being correct at the time of going to press. Opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher and editor. The publisher accepts no responsibility for products, goods or services that may be advertised or referred to.

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Brownies bag load of rubbish

STREET PASTORS TO MARK FIRST YEAR Ivybridge Street Pastors are holding their AGM on Wednesday, 27 November, at 7pm at the Methodist Church and would very much like people to attend and see what they do.

The initiative has been running for a year and they will be sharing how it has gone – and looking ahead to the next year. The meeting will also include a talk about changes to housing and benefits to help the pastors understand better some of the pressures people are dealing with. There will also be coffee and cake!

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The 2nd Ivybridge Brownies recently went on their annual mission to clean up Ivybridge, writes Young Leader Rosie Cantin.

Armed with bin bags and gloves, they walked around the town centre, collecting any rubbish they could find and bringing it back to their Brownie meeting place so it could be disposed of properly.

The girls set off at around 6pm and in just under an hour collected bags and bags of rubbish. They

were all shocked both by the amount of rubbish they collected from such a small area, and what it could mean for local wildlife around Ivybridge, and the kind of things they found – takeaway cartons, cans, cigarette ends, lottery tickets,

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VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED TO HELP COMBAT LONELINESS AMONG IVYBRIDGE’S OLD PEOPLE

WANTED: ENERGY CHAMPIONS

A Silent Auction to raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan is set to be held in the Watermark early in December.

Local artists, writers, crafters, private individuals and businesses are being asked to donate something to be auctioned.

The exact dates are to be confirmed, but the sheer scale of the disaster will mean relief aid will be needed for some time.

Full details, including auction items and how to bid, will be advertised as soon as possible.

If you have anything to offer for the auction, please call The Watermark on (01752) 892220 or contact Ann on (01752) 691648.

A charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people is urgently appealing for volunteers in Ivybridge to spare a few hours each month to help with the running of local tea parties for the elderly – and enjoy a cuppa and a cake themselves!

Contact the Elderly aims to relieve the acute loneliness of isolated older people, aged 75 and above, who live alone, by organising free monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups within the town – providing a regular

and vital friendship link every month.

Each guest would be collected from their home by a volunteer driver, and is taken to a volunteer host’s home where they join a small group for tea, chat and companionship.

The charity is hoping to set up a new group in Ivybridge, however, it is currently struggling to recruit volunteer hosts to welcome the group into their homes for tea once or twice a year, and volunteer drivers who are able to pick up the older guests from their homes

Local Transition Initiative PL:21 is currently looking for local people willing to become Community Energy Champions.

The group want to form a team of local residents to offer advice to people on how to save energy and money in their homes and are looking for people interested in attending a free one-day workshop on basic efficiency advice within the community on 9th and 10th December in Newton Abbot.

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HAVE SAY ON HEALTH SERVICES

IVYBRIDGE’S CITIZEN OF THE YEAR WINNER ANNOUNCED

HAVE YOU SIGNED? Ivybridge is keen to promote the wonderful walking available from and to the town and would like to be part of the national Walkers are Welcome initiative to help boost the local economy. To join the scheme, 600 local people need to show they support the idea, so why not take a minute to add your name to the petition at www.ipetitions. com/petition/ivybridgejoining-walkers-arewelcome-towns

Ivybridge people are being encouraged to have their say on the future of health services in their community.

Local residents are invited to an engagement meeting being held by the new Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group on Tuesday, 26 November, at Ivybridge Methodist Church between 2-4 pm.

The CCG wants to hear from stakeholders ideas on how community healthcare services should be provided in the future.

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bottles and wrappers are just some of the many things they collected.

Everyone involved really enjoyed doing the litter pick, but also enjoyed learning what the litter could mean for local wildlife and people living in Ivybridge.

The recipient of this year’s David Britton Citizen of the Year Award, which recognises a person who has made an invaluable contribution to the town community, is Caroline Hodgson.

Caroline plays a prominent role in many organisations in the town, and her whole ethos is to encourage communication and partnership. Among her many voluntary projects are the Ivybridge Food Bank, championing the Street Pastors in the town, and, as part of the Methodist Church,

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and accompany them to the gathering.

Contact the Elderly’s development officer, Janey Comber, said: “The charity is committed to offering a lifeline of friendship to the oldest and loneliest people, but our hopes of extending this lifeline to older people in Ivybridge are currently fading due to a real shortage of volunteers in the area. î If you would like to volunteer, contact Janey Comber on 01840 230186 or email janey.comber@ contact-the-elderly.org.uk

initiatives such as the Open House café.

Caroline not only gets actively involved in delivering initiatives, she also engages with groups working to make a difference, like the Town Team. She epitomises the essence of team working, but her ability to identify services which are needed in the town and to be proactive in making them happen, in addition to her work with Dame Hannahs in the speech and language department, mean that she is a truly worthy winner.

FREE PARKING Shoppers can park for free in Ivybridge in the lead up to Christmas.

In a repeat of the initiative that provided a valuable boost to businesses last year, Tesco 106 funds to cover the lost revenue to the council. Leonards Road and Glanvilles Mill car parks will offer free parking for up to two hours from November 25 to Christmas Eve. î See ‘Christmas in Ivybridge’ for more details

Mayor Cllr Karen Pringle said: “I am honoured to be able to give this award which reflects Caroline’s incredible dedication to Ivybridge. As the Street Pastors are my charity for the year, I am well aware of the enormous efforts that Caroline Hodgson makes, so it gives me great personal pleasure that others share my view of the excellent service she gives to our town.”

The Mayor will formally present Caroline with the award at the full council meeting on Monday, 2 December, 2013.

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news MARKET OPENINGS Ivybridge Country Market will be taking a break at the end of December.

The popular market, which is held every Friday from 8.30-11.30am in the Scout hut next to the leisure centre, will hold its last market of the year on 20 December, and will re-open on Friday, 17 January, 2014.

Traders would like to thank everyone for their support, and wish them a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

NEW VISION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL

GREEN FINGERED RESIDENTS WANTED

Manor Primary School has unveiled its new vision and mission statement, which resulted from consultations with children, parents and carers, school staff and governors.

The new statement emphasises the values of happiness, confidence, responsibility and achievement.

A competition to design a new school logo was won

by Year 4 Adam Flood (pictured), who contributed the design on which a professionally

Ivybridge Town Council is looking for community groups and local residents to help plant 15,000 spring bulbs around the town.

Highway verges, roundabouts and other public green spaces could all potentially benefit from the bulbs and groups are encouraged to contact the council to express an interest in getting involved. Small groups of neighbours and schools are also welcome to get involved and perhaps get together to plant some in their street.

designed logo was based.

Adam was presented with a framed picture of both logos and a gift voucher.

“We particularly liked Adam’s design because it reflects the beautiful

TOWN TEAM’S 10-POINT PLAN TO BOOST THE TOWN Plans for a sports boutique hotel in the centre of town are at the heart of a 10-point vision which was presented to residents by Ivybridge Town Team at its latest open meeting.

The 26-bedroom hotel, on the dis-used lido part of the leisure centre, with restaurants on the ground floor with views over the River Erme, would be the focal point of efforts to highlight the great outdoor and leisure pursuits available in the town, including the town’s enviable access to Dartmoor National Park.

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outdoor environment of our school,” said headteacher Karen Dixon.

“It is very fresh and childcentred and symbolises the growth of our children and their learning.”

FIELD FRIENDS AIMING HIGH FOR 2014

A group which is working to enhance a valuable green space in the town has big plans for next year.

Friends of MacAndrews Field are set to host an even bigger Big Lunch in 2014 to celebrate D-Day, in which the field played a part as Uphill camp, which housed American serviceman before their departure for France. To celebrate the Bedford Boys, as they are known, they hope to commission a memorial bench and plant a Cornus Florida tree, which is the state tree Funding is in place for this and other work, of Virginia, where the including the provision of Bedford Boys were from. play equipment, a small orchard and additional COLLEGE ‘OUTSTANDING’ FOR FIFTH TIME IN A ROW planting, which the group hope will be approved by the town council at the Ivybridge Community for achievements of the college. Deeply beginning of December, College has retained it pupils, quality of embedded within the with work set to ‘Outstanding’ status. teaching, behaviour of culture of the college is a It is now part of a small students and leadership relentless focus on learning commence in the spring.

The Friends are always elite of schools which and management. and teaching of the very looking for new members have achieved five Inspectors were impressed highest standard, so it is outstanding inspection with every area of the tremendously rewarding to to help raise money and help organise events. If reports in a row and is the college’s operations, receive such positive you are interested, only secondary school in highlighting the excellent external validation.”

Devon to have retained leadership of the Principal, The inspectors praised the contact Jo Burgess on (01752) 896392 or see ‘Outstanding’ status since governing body and other college’s outstanding their Facebook page – the Ofsted framework was senior leaders, which curriculum, excellent updated in January 2012 provides the drive and enrichment opportunities www.facebook.com/ MacAndrewsField?ref=hl The glowing report, ambition needed to further and commendable which follows the best improve the quality of behaviour and safety at GCSE results in the teaching and hence raise the school.

Pictured is the memorial college’s history, praised the students’ achievement. stone at MacAndrews î The college’s full Ofsted Field, which has been the school across the full Principal Rob Haring Ofsted criteria, giving the welcomed the report. “This inspection is available at cleaned and upgraded by http://goo.gl/0Kz65G highest possible ratings is a marvellous result for the Friends group

The Town Team, made up of traders, councillors, volunteers and stakeholders, has been working since last autumn to identify areas for improvement to help boost the town’s economy. The vision was formulated after analysing the results of a retail and leisure study, commissioned in conjunction with South Hams District Council, which looked into how Ivybridge can build on its existing assets.

Further ideas in the plan include consulting with local traders to find out

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how the Town Team can better support them, making better use of strategic land in the centre of town, increasing the events in the town and forging better links with community college.

Town Team chairman, MP Gary Streeter, said: “It was very well attended and our 10 point plan seemed very well received.

“There were lots of interesting comments and questions which came from the audience.” î Find out about the work of the Town Team at www.ivybridge-devon.co.uk /town-team.htm

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Remembrance Sunday

Ivybridge remembers - photos by Paul Chilarecki

This WWI replica bi-plane gave a flyover COLIN LENNOX-JONES

‘We will remember them’

THE 1ST IVYBRIDGE Scout Group has been a proud supporter of the town’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, and again this year scouts and cubs did their bit for this special cause.

On Saturday, 9 November, a troop of scouts sold poppies outside

vybridge residents young and old joined together for the town’s annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service as they remembered those that had fallen in service of their country.

An estimated 2,500 people lined Fore Street to pay their respects on a beautiful autumn morning, as town dignitaries, armed forces

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cadet groups and other local organisations laid wreathes at the town’s War Memorial.

The parade was once again led by the Plymouth Pipe Band and the huge crowd was treated to a flypast from a replica WW1 bi-plane.

The service was particularly poignant for Ivybridge RBL branch Padre, the Rev Cyril Short, as it was his last service after

many years service. It was also the last parade and service for retiring branch chairman David Davis, who is handing over the reins at the branch’s AGM this month.

David was delighted to be able to announce that the Poppy Appeal total so far of £13,000 was ahead of last year’s at the same stage and was hopeful that the overall total would be bettered, too.

the Co-Operative in Glanvilles Mill, while over 50 cubs helped collect at Tesco, Lee Mill, throughout the day.

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts then joined the town the following day for the Remembrance Parade and Service.

The cubs also held their own Remembrance event at their meeting on Armistice Day. Cubs came dressed as evacuees and were treated to food from the era, all cooked using 'rations'. They also welcomed two special guests from RBL, David Davies and Bill

The cubs proudly on parade (far left), collecting outside Tesco (middle), and as evacuees (above)

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Murch, who informed them that the group’s poppy selling had raised over £1,000.

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Latest news from Ivybridge Town Council LOOKING AHEAD TO 2014 AT THIS TIME of year, budgets for all local authorities are being examined closely to see what services are needed for the future and where savings can be made. Ivybridge Town Council is no different and over the year it has become clear how much people value many of the open spaces and activities that are offered, whether dog walking or football in Filham Park; using the Citizens Advice Service in The Watermark; seeking advice on bus timetables and local walks or enjoying the events like Christmas celebrations.

All these can only happen because of the Town Council staff and inevitably for local Councils this is their biggest resource and cost, so over the two years staff numbers have been cut back and a review undertaken to enable the Council to perform as efficiently as it can, invariably with less money.

Regrettably, because of a change in the way the Government collects Council Tax it has meant that Town Council finances have been affected, so that some of our money depends on South Hams District Council passing it on. Next year, they have decided to retain some of the money raised directly from Ivybridge council taxpayers, which is hugely disappointing and probably means that a small increase in Ivybridge Council Tax is inevitable.

In 2015, the District Council may decide to pass none of it onto us and that could reduce the Council Tax we receive by over £30,000 (around 10%) and Councillors will be looking hard at how this problem can be addressed. It is a complicated picture, but the communities with second homes and generally pensioner households will not be affected by this situation – it is family towns with affordable housing that are most affected as people might be on benefits and already having to pay a contribution to Council Tax. This approach is very divisive for the District and could, in the long-term, influence whether Ivybridge can “afford” to have new social housing built if it means that householders here are going to be penalised with higher Council Tax so that District Councillors are able to decide how to use money, which should have come to Ivybridge, in the rest of the District.

2014 will be a year of change for the town. After centuries of papermaking Stowford Mill will be in new ownership and the plans for the site will emerge, but employment must still be at the heart of that development, ideally creating a mixed use site which will attract more people to our town, supporting the shops and building on the attractive environment and facilities which so many people already enjoy in Ivybridge.

The Town Team and Ivybridge Town Council will continue to work closely together to create a deliverable vision for the town, and we welcome your continued feedback and comments either directly to the Town Council, via our website www.ivybridge.gov.uk or to one of the Town Councillors for your ward.

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Latest news from The Watermark

Business is booming!

New tenants and existing businesses growing mean that the top floor of The Watermark is fully let, a great sign that Ivybridge is a happening place for small businesses. To help other businesses make the most of what is available on our doorsteps, The Friday Breakfast Meeting will return on 17 January, 2014, after a month off in December. Run by SW Devon Business Network supported by Ivybridge Town Council, it is a great networking opportunity for all businesses in Ivybridge and surrounding areas. Starting at 8.30am and including a breakfast and guest speaker for only £8. To book your place contact Mandy Lilley of SWLaw Solicitors (voluntary co-ordinators for SW Devon Business Networking) on mandy.lilley@swlaw.co.uk

Santa stops by The Watermark is looking forward to welcoming a very distinguished guest on Saturday, 30 November.

As part of the Ivybridge Christmas Festival, Father Christmas will be calling in for a well earned lunch break. He has invited adults and children to come and join him for sausage and chips for just £3. Sit round the Christmas tree and get ready for the afternoon with a tasty, warming lunch. Maybe stay at The Watermark and enjoy the afternoon Festive Family Film, Nativity 2, with free refreshments for adults and children. Book all of these events at The Watermark Box Office.

Christmas gifts galore Ivybridge is full of fantastic retailers. The Information Centre in The Watermark has a selection

of excellent children’s books by Michael Morpurgo, Mr Men books gift sets and more. There is also a selection of books for adults, too. Along with a special local jigsaw, calendars, and movie posters, why not call in for a local Christmas gift or two.

Make use of the two hours free parking in town and do all of your Christmas shopping in the great range of shops Ivybridge has to offer.

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Affordable hourly rates available exclusively for local charities and community groups that need a room on a weekly basis on a Tuesday. If you would like more information, contact The Watermark on 01752 892220.

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Ivybridge evenings out With so much entertainment on offer now at The Watermark, why not plan more of your evenings out in Ivybridge? Top comedians including Lee Hurst, Tom Wrigglesworth and Craig Campbell are all booked to appear in early 2014. Live music from The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Concert Band on 5 December, and The Devon Youth Wind Orchestra on 15 December 2013. The Abba Girls are booked to appear early next year, as well as the country’s most popular patriotic matinee nostalgia show ‘There’ll Always Be An England’, which has been touring sell-out theatres for the past four years and is stopping off in Ivybridge soon.

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Local history lesson The “Wise and Wonderful” fellowship of Ivybridge Methodist Church enjoyed a visit from Tony Barber, local historian and author of several books, at the beginning of November.

He showed members some of his extensive collection of illustrations, postcards and maps, tracing the growth of the town from its beginnings as just a cluster of cottages and an inn beside the old bridge over the Erme. It was fascinating to see how much has changed – and how much hasn’t!

The “Wise and Wonderful” fellowship group meets fortnightly in term time on a Friday afternoon, and enjoys a varied programme of speakers, activities and an occasional trip out. Details are posted on the Methodist Church notice board, and new members are most welcome.

Christmas social This month’s meeting of Ivybridge U3A is its annual Christmas Special Social featuring a quiz, raffle and mince pies and entertainment. The meeting is on Thursday, 5 December, in the Methodist Church, Fore Street and starts at 2pm.

From January 2014, the U3A’s monthly general meetings will be held in The Watermark on the third Monday of the month.

Classic Christmas Local thespians will be bringing Christmas cheer to one and all when they perform Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol at various local venues.

Ivybridge Theatre Company is putting on a short version of Dickens’ classic ghost story, based on an adaptation by Keith & Ann Laity. It will be portrayed with narrative, scenes and against a simple minimalist set.

The first performance is at The Watermark on Saturday, 30 November, at 8pm. To add to the festive feel, from 7pm the Yealmpton Gospel Singers will be singing a selection of Christmas songs, so be sure to arrive early!

On Sunday, 1 December, the show ‘goes on the road’ to South Brent Village Hall, at 7.45pm.

The last performance is on Saturday, 7 December, at 7.45pm at

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the Methodist Church. Complimentary tea/coffee and biscuits are included in the price and tickets will also be sold on-the-door.

Tickets for all performances cost £3 and are available from The Watermark box office.

For an evening’s entertainment with a difference, why not go along to the group’s next Murder Mystery evening, ‘A Date with Death’, on Friday, 13 December, at Endsleigh Garden Centre. Enjoy a three course dinner in the Terrace Room and watch the events unfold. Advance booking only. £25 per person. To book call 01752 898906 or online at www.g-l.co.uk ITC meets on Wednesday evenings at Chapel Place, Fore Street, from 7.30pm onwards.

They are always looking for new members and would encourage anyone who has an interest in the ‘performing arts’ to visit them.

FIND OUT MORE: Call 01752 893308 or visit www.ivybridgetheatrecompany.co.uk

Rock ‘n’ roll at Probus A delightful trip down Memory Lane was enjoyed by members of Ivybridge Probus Club at their latest meeting. During a fascinating talk on the diversity of music in the 1950s, guest speaker Richard Lumsden delighted those present by playing many classics from the era.

Richard inherited scores of 78rpm shellac records from the 1940s and 50s after they were found in a relative’s attic. The gem of the collection is a 7”, 78rpm, shellac recording from 1902 of God Save The King. On the flip side is Reveille played on a bugle. It is believed the recording

was to mark the accession of King Edward VII. The disc is believed to be worth over £200.

Members marveled at the resonance and outstanding quality of the recording of Vera Lynn’s 1940s hit Now is the Hour.

Richard has done extensive research into many of the records and artists in the collection, and explained how it charts more than merely musical history.

Johnny Ray’s big hit, Just Walking In The Rain, may not have moved Probus members to tears, but the record, and Johnny Ray himself, are now considered as one of the transition records between the crooners and the rockers. Enter the Blackboard Jungle, Bill Haley and Rock Around The Clock and rest is musical, indeed cultural, history as driven by the new creature known as Teenager.

In 1950s USA, many towns had small independent recording studios where people could walk-in and make a recording as a gift or keepsake. One such young man walked into Sun Recording Studios in Memphis and recorded That’s All Right and Blue Moon as a present for his mother. Popular music was changed ever.

As record sales soared, the BBC initiated a table of record sales on a weekly basis, based on sales from record shops in major cities. The recording industry soon cottoned on and began buying their artists’ recordings to push them ‘up the charts’. In mood of bravado, the BBC introduced a Rock and Roll show on Saturday evening called Six Five Special in 1957.

FIND OUT MORE: Contact secretary Bob Mailing on 01752 892255

A voice for over 50s

Ivybridge Theatre Company is performing its adaptation of the Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol, at local venues

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The Devon Senior Voice: Ivybridge & District Branch has been relaunched and is keen for new members to join so that it properly reflects the views, thoughts and ideas of people locally to ensure that the branch can contribute to and maintain the quality of life for people over 50.

The branch meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Sportsman’s Inn, 10am-12 noon, and invite speakers to give advice and information on a range of relevant topics and interests. Annually, they meet with Gary Streeter, MP, to raise a wide range of issues.

Ivybridge Flower Club celebrated its Golden Anniversary at its November meeting - see page 35

Devon Senior Voice (DSV) was set up in 2008 to identify issues affecting people over 50 in their day-to-day life in health, social care, transport and housing and develop effective strategies to meet these needs. A countywide organisation, DSV has more than 2,000 members in 19 branches across Devon.

DSV is currently actively promoting Healthwatch Devon, the new independent consumer watchdog for health and social care, which will give everyone who uses these services a powerful voice.

Membership of DSV is free and the Ivybridge & District branch would welcome new members.

The next meeting is its Christmas lunch at the Sportsman’s Inn on Wednesday, 18 December. It is just £10 per person and starts at 1pm. Contact David Snelling on 01752 892191 by 30 November if you would like to attend.

The branch’s New Year programme of speakers will be published in the local press.

FIND OUT MORE: For more details on the Ivybridge branch, contact secretary Dorne Clarke on 01752 837025 or email dochome@btinternet.com To find out more about Devon Senior Voice, phone 01803 732678, email info@scfd.org.uk or visit www.seniorcouncildevon.org.uk

Enjoy creating If you enjoy creating arts and crafts, why not try a free session of Ivybridge Arts and Craft Society this month.

The society meet every Tuesday between 1.30-4.30pm in the Scout and Guide building on Blachford Road and welcome anyone who would like to come along.

Membership is only £5 per year, with meetings costing £2.

FIND OUT MORE: Contact Gerry Howes on (01752) 690176

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What’s On

19 Christmas What’s On ● 27 What’s On calendar & Watermark films ●

DECEMBER 2013

Tickets are now on sale for ‘Fantasy’, Ivybridge Community College’s four-day performing arts extravaganza, which will feature a mix of highenergy singing, dancing and gymnastics performances.

The two hour show, which runs from Wednesday, 11 December, to Saturday, 14 December, will showcase more than 500 students performing 20 spectacular acts. These include stars from the college’s popular Les Miserables production, World Champion gymnasts, and the 76-strong cast of the nationally-acclaimed Don’t Stop Me Now piece.

The theme of this year’s show is Fantasy, with each act based on a different fantasy theme from Space, Elves and Magic to Dragons, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and The Wizard of Oz. In addition to ICC students, the show will include special guest appearances from various organisations including Heinrich-von-Kleist school in Germany, Honiton Gymnastics Club, an adagio

statue act from Majorca and acrobatic world champions Shanie-Redd Thorne and Danni Jones.

Tickets for the show cost £7.50 for adults and £5 for children and concessions. They are available either by downloading and sending in a ticket form from the college website, visiting the college reception, or calling 01752 691000 to reserve tickets.

Go ‘back to school’ with fun quiz

Painting goes to the pictures

Stowford Pre School is holding a Back to School quiz night at The Watermark on Tuesday, 3 December, starting at 7.30pm.

Teams of up to five people are allowed and entry is £2 per team member. There will also be a bar, snacks and a raffle.

Contact Hayley on 07809 722667 to enter a team.

Artist Dave Evans has taken over The Watermark’s Atrium Gallery with his intriguingly titled solo exhibition ‘History? Painting’.

Dave’s subject is film and in this exhibition of ‘paintings about films about painters’, he tackles the movie history of art and artists as presented by Hollywood (and others).

Exhibits include Charles Laughton as a black and white 'Rembrandt' in the 30s, Tony Hancock in the 60s as the archetypal would-be artist of ‘The Rebel', and from the present century Scarlett Johansson as ‘The Girl with a Pearl Earring’.

A full-time professional artist, Dave is a graduate of Falmouth School of Art, and has been a film-maker, an illustrator, modelmaker, festival organiser, radio reporter and even a civil servant.

Masterchef winner to judge Bake Off Masterchef winner Anton Piotrowski will be the star judge at the Erme Primary School’s Mini Bake Off event.

The competition, open to all adults and children, is on Saturday, 7 December, between 2-4.30pm, at the school and budding bakers are being urged to bring their home-baked culinary creations to this exciting event.

Entries must be brought into school no later than 1.30pm on 7 December, with the completed entry form and £1 per entry.

There will be rosettes and certificates for Gold, Silver, Bronze in each of the five categories – pre school age children, primary school Key Stage 1, primary school years 34, primary school years 5-6 and adults – and Star Baker.

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A Free guide to the exhibition can be downloaded from Dave’s website www.thepicturepalace.co.uk or from the Atrium Gallery page at www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk The exhibition is open now and runs until January 5, 2014.

Library events Regular events this month: Wednesday 4th/11th/18th: 10.30am-12noon – Reading Group for people with memory loss and their carers.

Thursday 5th/12th/19th: 10.3010.50am – Baby Bounce and Rhyme for under 3s. 2.304.30pm – Knit and Natter Group.

Friday 6th/13th/20th: 10am-4pm – Free Friday incorporating the Work Club between 10am and 12noon. Looking for work, writing a CV or brushing up on interview skills? Come along to

Weekly events within the Hub Groups which run within the Hub are done so by independent bodies. Contact information can be found online or in the window of the Hub. ● Monday: Ivybridge Child Minders Group (closed group) 10am –12noon; 7-9pm Rune Meditation ● Wednesday: 7-9pm Crochet Club – a group for all, novice to expert. ● Thursday: Wills advice (drop in or book) 1-3pm; The Coaching Club, 7-9pm - see page 12.

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Work Club where trained library staff and volunteers are around to offer support and guidance.

Monday 2nd/9th/16th/23rd: 26pm – Stop Smoking Clinic. A local stop smoking advisor can offer free support and medication available on prescription to help you stop smoking. Call 01884 836024 to arrange an appointment.

Thursday 12: 2-4pm – Action on Hearing Loss Clinic. Friendly, trained volunteers will carry out cleaning of hearing aids, supply batteries and offer help and advice about assistive equipment and adjusting to the use of hearing aids. Advice on hearing queries will be offered where possible.

Occasional events this month: Monday 2nd: 4-5pm – M@x’s Book Dreamers, the junior reading group for under 11s. This month they are talking about In a Glass Grimley by Adam Gidwitz.

Thursday 5th & 19th: Free Legal Surgery with Wolferstans Solicitors – see page 29 for details.

Saturday 21st: 10am-12noon – Writers’ Group. Develop your creative writing skills while exploring a wide range of genres in a friendly and relaxed environment. £2 per session.

Wednesday 11th: 2-4pm – Stroke Support Group. if you are a stroke survivor, or if you know one, come along to our friendly, local support group.

Refreshments available.

The library will close at 1pm on Christmas Eve. It will be open on 28th from 9am-1pm, and then closed until 9am on Thursday, 2 January, 2014.

● Friday: The Ivybridge Crafters 10.30am-12noon – open group – booking advisable via Facebook; Bosom Buddies – open group for mums –3.30-5pm.

The Toy Library has a large selection of soft play items suitable for hire for parties, weddings etc – there is a minimal charge of £15 for the hire.

Community groups can use the space in the Hub for as little as £5 for a two hour slot with their ‘OPEN HOUSE’ initiative.

See page 19 for Christmas market details.

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A Happy Christmas is a local Christmas

Why I’m shopping in Ivybridge this Christmas

By Father Christmas

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ike many of you, I have tended in the past to do my Christmas shopping in the bigger towns and cities, thinking that they are the only place to go to ensure you can find presents for everyone.

After looking into it a bit more, though, I’m not sure this is the case, which is why I intend to do my shopping for presents this year in the delightful town of Ivybridge, on the edge of Dartmoor.

Ivybridge has so much to offer this Christmas – great shopping, fabulous festive events and a lovely Christmassy atmosphere – and I am really looking forward to visiting.

I will be making a spectacular entrance on my first visit on Friday, 29 November, when I will steam into town aboard the Santa Express at 7pm with my GirlGuide elf helpers. I’m looking forward to saying hello to many boys and girls as I make my way to my ‘Winter Wonderland’ Grotto in Glanvilles Mill, which is free to visit and will be open every Saturday morning in the lead up to Christmas.

My other visits to Ivybridge will not be quite so dramatic, as I have to keep things low-key as I have an awful lot of shopping to do. Luckily, Ivybridge has some wonderful independent retailers, all within easy walking distance in Fore Street and Glanvilles Mill.

It’s a bonus that there is free parking for up to two hours in the town in the lead up to Christmas. This will be a nice saving when I have to park up the sleigh and reindeer.

My present list is already pretty long, and will get bigger still as children send me their lovely Christmas letters, but already I

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Ivybridge has received a boost this Christmas with news that Father Christmas will be doing his present shopping in the town. Here, he explains why a Happy Christmas is a local Christmas have a good idea of where I can get some great gifts.

For the children, my first stop will be Whoopee Toys, Puzzles and Games. They have an amazing range of toys, games and puzzles, from the latest crazes to the timeless and traditional, so I am sure I’ll be able to find something for everyone. They also have lots for the bigger kids on my list, too! The Ermeporium will also be a must visit, with their gadgets, games and collectables sure to be on many wish-lists.

The ladies on my list are in for a real treat this Christmas. I am spoilt for choice – will it be fabulous fashion from Diana Boutique, some shabby chic for the home from Jaz Interiors, or some natural beauty products from Nature’s Larder?

They may be thinking of getting a new look for the new year, so a voucher from Revelations or Spellbound would be ideal.

Everyone likes to open something that glistens on Christmas morning, so I will definitely be popping into the Gallery, and saying hello to new owner Michelle.

Illuminated River Erme From Friday, 29 November, experience the magnificence of the River Erme running through the town centre, enhanced in beautiful architectural lighting for the Christmas period.

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For art lovers, Lime Square and Leading Edge Gallery showcase the work of many local artists, as well as offering loads of other great gift ideas.

Many people have favourite photos on their digital camera, which they would really like printed and framed. This year, I will be taking some of these along to Photocare, where they produce high-quality prints, and they have a good selection of frames as well.

Ivybridge’s enviable position on the edge of Dartmoor means a lot of you like walking and outdoor activities, so thankfully there is Trail Outdoor, where I can go to get all the right gear and great advice from Mark and Nigel.

I get asked to leave presents for people’s pooches and pussies, too, so I will be heading for Pawmark Pet Supplies. No matter how big or small your pet, they’ve got something for them all.

I like my food, and shopping does make me hungry, so before I leave Ivybridge I will certainly be paying a visit to awardwinning butchers Gribble’s to pick up some quality meat for dinner with Mother Christmas.

I am a real novice when it comes to cooking fish, but I know Mother Christmas really enjoys it on Boxing Day, so I will also call in to the Ivybridge Fish Company, where I have been told Kev offers the best advice on exactly the right type to buy AND how to cook it.

Aside from the shopping, I am looking forward to seeing the

Pre-school children dressing the tree in Glanvilles Mill with their delightful handmade decorations is the traditional start to Ivybridge’s Christmas Festival

lovely River Erme, which I have been told is a jewel in the heart of the town, enhanced by beautiful architectural lighting for the Christmas period. I hope to have time to visit some of the many events in the town, such as one of the schools’ Christmas Fairs, maybe catch a festive film at The Watermark or book a ticket for the theatre company’s production of A Christmas Carol. I will, of course, also be going to many of the churches’ Christmas services.

I am looking forward to seeing many of you in the town when I visit (although of course you won’t be able to see me!).

Sometimes locals are the last to realise just how good their local town is, but I am sure that is not the case with residents of Ivybridge and I will see the shops doing good business this Christmas as local people support the great retailers and businesses in the town.

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Diana Boutique

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Hair Studio

Contemporary Casual Clothing Italian Collection

27 Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge Tel: 01752 698631

Health Foods • Supplements Complimentary Therapies Gift Sports Supplements vouchers Beauty Products available

Nature’s Larder Health Store & Therapy Centre 10 Glanvilles Mill • 01752 894197 www.natureslarder.co.uk

Visit our NEW website – www.dianaboutique.co.uk Find us on Facebook

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our customers who have supported us over the past 32 years We wish Michelle all the best for her future

Have a Shabby Chic Christmas Pop in to see our range of Christmas gifts

Tel: (01752) 894569

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A Happy Christmas is a local Christmas

Festive events

Father Christmas will be in his grotto every Saturday morning leading up to Christmas

SATURDAY 30th Nov Christmas Fair 2-4pm, Stowford School. Free entry. Visit Santa’s Grotto and enjoy tombola, games, cakes, hot and cold drinks, Secret Room, toys and books and much more.

Ivybridge Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol The Watermark. 8pm. Tickets £3.

SATURDAY 7th Free Santa’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ Grotto 10am-12 noon. Glanville’s Mill.

Manor Primary School Carols In The Coffee Shop 11-11.30am, The Watermark.

Ivybridge Community Market ’Free From’ Christmas Food Fair 9.30am-2pm, Glanvilles Mill.

Christmas Extravaganza 2pm, Woodlands Park Primary School.

There will be a host of craft activities designed to allow families to spend time together making all manner of Christmas goodies, from decorations to cards and presents. There will be a very special visitor who the younger ones will want to visit and refreshments for all, as well as the Raffle with some brilliant prizes.

SUNDAY 1st Ivybridge Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol South Brent Village Hall. 7.45pm.

Tickets £3 available from The Watermark Box Office.

WEDNESDAY 4th Christmas Charity Concert -in aid of Ivybridge Foodbank. 7pm.

Ivybridge Methodist Church.

Carol Service at The Donkey Sanctuary Filham Park, 6.308.30pm. Free entry and parking.

THURSDAY 5th Ivybridge U3A Annual Christmas Special Social 2pm.

Ivybridge Methodist Church – see page 13.

Christmas Concert by The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Concert Band The Watermark. Doors/bar open at 7pm. 8pm start. Tickets £7.50/£6.50 conc.

SeaMoor Children’s Centre Step

by Step Christmas Party at The Donkey Sanctuary 1-2.30pm 01752 896356.

Ivybridge Theatre Company is performing its version of Dickens’ Christmas classic at various local venues

TUESDAY 10th Late Night Shopping 5.30-9pm.

A great opportunity to stock up on locally produced Christmas gifts and treats.

SATURDAY 14th Free Santa’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ Grotto 10am-12 noon. Glanville’s Mill.

Ivybridge Community Market 9.30am -2pm, Glanvilles Mill . All things local; gifts and food galore. Unique crafters showcasing their Christmas gifts.

Diane Keats plays Festive Accordian Songs 10am onwards, Coffee Shop,The Watermark.

Children’s Craft Activity 10.15am-12.15pm, Ivybridge Library. Make a Christmas Card for your Mum, Dad, Gran or Grandad. Free and no need to book.

FRIDAY 20th Seamoor Children’s Centre Young Parents Christmas Dinner 1-2.30pm. If you’re under 25 with a child up to the age of 5, join Sarah for Christmas lunch and fun and games. 01752 896356.

SUNDAY 15th The Devon Youth Wind Orchestra Christmas Concert 6pm. Tickets £5 from The Watermark Box Office 01752 892220 or online.

SATURDAY 21st Free Santa’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ Grotto 10am-12 noon. Glanville’s Mill.

‘Girls Night Out’- Contemporary Carollers 11.30am, Coffee Shop at The Watermark.

Ivybridge Community Market 9.30am-2pm, Glanvilles Mill.

TUESDAY 17th Late Night Shopping 5.30-9pm.

A great opportunity to stock up on locally produced Christmas gifts and treats.

CHRISTMAS EVE Ivybridge Community Market 15pm. A great late opportunity to stock up on locally produced Christmas gifts and treats.

Ivybridge Community Market, in Glanvilles Mill, has special festive markets throughout December, including a ‘free from’ Christmas Food Fair and a market on Christmas Eve

Ivybridge Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol Ivybridge Methodist Church.

7.45pm. Tickets £3 (including free tea/coffee/biscuits) available from The Watermark Box Office 01752 892220.

Christmas Fair 10am-3pm, The Donkey Sanctuary, Filham Park.

Meet Santa, donkey carriage rides to Santas Grotto, Stalls, games, live music, raffle and refreshments.

Free entry and parking.

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A Happy Christmas is a local Christmas

2013 Friday 29 November

Saturday 30 November

10am

Free children’s craft activities and traditional dressing of the tree by pre-school children - Glanvilles Mill

11.15am

Erme Primary School singers – Glanvilles Mill

4.30pm

Christmas Bazaar - Chapel Place Community Centre

5pm

Community Market - Glanvilles Mill

5-8pm

Festive refreshments available - The Watermark Coffee Shop

10am-12pm

Advent Market, Ivybridge Methodist Church, Fore Street

10am-12pm

Christmas Bazaar, Chapel Place Community Centre

9.30am-2pm Community Market, Glanvilles Mill 10am-1pm

Meet the donkeys in Glanvilles Mill, next to the Co-operative Food store.

Courtesy of Ivybridge Donkey Sanctuary

10am-1pm

Free Santa’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ Grotto, meet Santa and his elves, find the animals hiding in the woodland and make a snowman Christmas badge - The Grotto, Glanvilles Mill

5-8.30pm

Dan Brazier, Balloon Modeller - Glanvilles Mill

5.30-8.30pm

Music from Andy Dumbiotis, featuring Alex and Oli – Fore Street

10am-12.30pm

Free face painting by The Body Painter - The Watermark

5.30-7.30pm

Free face painting by The Body Painter – The Grotto, Glanvilles Mill

10am-1pm

Vintage Car Club - Erme Court Car Park

10am-1pm 5.30-7.45pm

Elfic the Jester - Fore Street

6-8pm

Heroes ‘n’ Villains movie characters around the town Fairground rides, candy floss - Fore Street Advent Market - Ivybridge Methodist Church, Fore Street

Second-hand tabletop sale focused on toys, games, books and DVDs. Book a table with The Information Centre £5 each - The Watermark

10am-1pm

Emazdad, Balloon Modeller - The Watermark

10am-1pm

Christmas Craft/Food sale - Ivybridge Library (no cost, booking required)

1.15-2pm

Join Santa for lunch (sausage and chips) - £3 - book in advance - The Watermark

2pm

Festive film for all the family - Nativity 2 - £5 each including refreshments for adults and children - The Watermark

8pm

Ivybridge Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol - All tickets £3 – The Watermark

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7.15-8.30pm

Santa’s Parade - Fore Street. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue, South Devon Carnival floats, walkers, followed by: SANTA’S SPECTACULAR ARRIVAL ABOARD THE SANTA EXPRESS! Give Santa, escorted by his elves, a special welcome at Glanvilles Mill lower entrance, Fore Street Free Santa’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ Grotto – meet Santa and his elves - The Grotto, Glanvilles Mill

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An Aladdin’s Cave of toys, puzzles and games “THIS IS THE BEST toy shop ever, daddy,” said a young girl as she left after a happy visit to Ivybridge’s new toy shop.

Whoopee Toys, Puzzles and Games, in Glanvilles Mill, has enjoyed a fantastic response from local shoppers since opening at the end of October and is the place to go this Christmas for all your toys, games and puzzles, from the latest crazes and releases to the timeless and traditional.

As part of the buying Toymaster group, Whoopee stock the latest toys from the major manufacturers, the latest crazes and trading cards, as well as toys you won’t find elsewhere. You will find this year’s big name must-have toys this Christmas, including Skylanders Swap Force, Mega Nerf Gun, One Direction merchandise and Lego, as well as more traditional Corgi and Britains farm toys and V-Tech educational toys.

Alongside their amazing range of toys, Whoopee have a vast selection of familiar and unusual adult, children’s and educational board games, and one of the largest and most diverse range of

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achieve – having toys, games and puzzles to suit all ages at prices people can afford.”

Alan and Marcia have a larger shop in Plymouth, and if an item isn’t in stock in Ivybridge they promise to bring it from Plymouth within 48 hours.

Whoopee Toys, Puzzles and Games is not just for Christmas.

Its range, from a few pence to that extra special gift, means you will find that ideal birthday present for all ages, and they have loads of smaller items ideal for party bags.

The shop is open six days a week between 9am and 4.30pm, and they have already had to stay You will find a great range of toys, games and puzzles at Whoopee open later some days due to popadult and children’s jigsaw puz- local people to the shop opening,” ular demand.

Whoopee will be joining in all said Marcia. “Many people have zles in the area.

As an independent retailer, you commented on how nice it is to the festive fun of the Christmas can be assured of excellent cus- see an independent toy shop in Festival with late night opening tomer service and great product the town, with toys, games and on Friday, 29 November, and they knowledge, with prices as good as puzzles on sale to suit all budgets. have a special two for £15 mix and “Kids in particular say ‘Wow’ match offer on selected toys. the larger retailers.

So, whether you are looking for a Whoopee Toys, Puzzles and when they walk past and can’t Games is owned and run by Alan wait to come in, and many mums special present or just a little stockand Marcia Collins, who are de- and dads have said how pleas- ing filler this Christmas, head down lighted with how things have gone antly surprised they have been at to Ivybridge’s new independent toy shop – Whoopee Toys, Puzzles and since opening. “We are very our range and affordable prices.

“That is what we are trying to Games in Glanvilles Mill. pleased with the reaction from

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A Happy Christmas is a local Christmas

ROTARY CLUB

Santa Sleigh routes

When will Santa visit you?

TUESDAY 3rd DECEMBER From 6pm: Paddock Drive, Woodside Close, Okehampton Way, Windsor Close, Maton Close, Stanaforth Drive, Lydford Close, Corfe Close, Stonehenge Close, The Chase, Berkley Way, Filham Moor Close, Greenfield Drive, Widdicombe Road, Canterbury Close, Tom Maddock Gdns, Marshall Drive, Haytor Drive, Waltham Way, Charles Hankin Way, Leland Grove.

WEDNESDAY 4th DECEMBER From 6pm: Borringdon Park, Mayfield, Summerfield Court, Abbots Road, Woolms Meadow, Higher Brook Road, Oak Tree Close, Mead Close, Worthele Close, Endsleigh View, Holtwood Drive, Mallet Road, Church Meadow, Lower Brook Road, Ford Close, Holman Way. THURSDAY 5th DECEMBER From 6pm: St Peters Way, Trematon Drive, Barons Pyke, Uphill Close, Torre Close, Waterslade Park, Ash Grove, Oak Gardens, Pykes Down, Woodfield Crescent, Deer Park, Parkside, Wellstones Close, Rue St Pierre.

SATURDAY 7th DECEMBER Glanvilles Mill 10am-4pm

MONDAY 9th DECEMBER From 6pm: Woodland Road, Julian Road, Hunters Close, Plover Rise, The Spinney, Longbrook Road, Fernhill, The Kennels, Badgers Close, Woodburn Close, Priory Close, Cleave Drive (bottom), Fairway Avenue.

TUESDAY 10th DECEMBER From 6pm: Cleeve Drive (top), Ivydene Road, St Austins Close, Greenwood Close, Henlake Close, Erme Drive, St Johns Road, Woodland Close, Blatchford Road, Langham Way, Manor Drive, Wayside, Nirvana Close.

WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER From 6pm: Pinehurst Way, Claymans Pathway, Fernbank Avenue, New Meadow, Cursons Way, Drovers Way, Primrose Meadow, Ackland Road, High Acre Drive, Trumpers Close, Raleigh Road, Sherwill Close, Slipperstone Drive, Howards Way, Barn Close, Fincer Drive.

THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER From 6pm: Springwood Close, Allens Road, Charlton Terrace, Park Close, Exeter Road, Wood Park, Crescent Gardens, Marshalls Fields, Cole Lane (west), Highland Street, Beacon Road, Bedford Grove, Mill Meadow, Station Road, Crescent Road, Montgomery Close, Harford Road, Erme Road, Carter Road, Bridge Park Lwr, Blatchford Road.

SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER Glanvilles Mill 10am-4pm

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MONDAY 16th DECEMBER From 6pm: Luscombe Close, Crestfield Drive, Woodland Road (east), Fore Street, The Coppice, The Pippins, Cleeve Drive (very bot), Keaton Road, Cameron Drive, Delamore Close, Bowdens Park, Clare Street, Metherell Close, Cornwood Road (bot), Western Road, Belmont Road, Orchard Court, Portal Place, Zion Place, Park Street.

TUESDAY 17th DECEMBER From 6pm: Cole Lane, Speakers Road, Savery Close, Dunsterville Road, Rivers Close, Buddle Close, Elizabeth Close, Papermakers Lane, Butterdon Walk, Stannary Close, Prideaux Road, McAndrew Walk, Weatherdon Drive, Jubilee Close, Bishops Close, Brunel Way, Tollbar Close.

WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER From 6pm: Brook Road, Yeoland Park, Greenway Close, Trinnaman Close, Firtree Rise, Yeoland Lane, Gorse Way, Blacket Close, Butter Park, Dairy Lane, Buckfast Close, Blackthorn Drive, Trehill Road, Primrose Close, Heather Walk, Sedge Close.

THURSDAY 19th DECEMBER Tesco - all day FRIDAY 20th DECEMBER Tesco - all day SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER Tesco - all day

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CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS A Happy Christmas is a local Christmas

Church services SUNDAY 15th Carols and Mince Pies 2.30-5pm. St John’s Church, Blachford Rd. Christingle with Nativity 4pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church.

MONDAY 16th Advent Penitential Service - Preparing for Christmas 7pm St. Austin’s Priory SUNDAY 22nd Carols By Candlelight 6.30pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church.

CHRISTMAS EVE Crib Service 4pm. St John’s Church, Blachford Rd. Christmas Eve Carols by Candlelight 6pm. Evangelical Baptist Church.

First Mass of Christmas 6pm St. Austin’s Priory. Family Mass & Blessing of the Crib Midnight Service 11.15pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church.

Midnight Mass 11.30pm. St John’s Church, Blachford Rd. CHRISTMAS DAY All Age Communion 10.30am. St John’s Church, Blachford Rd. Short Family Service at Ivybridge Methodist Church 10am.

Family Carol Service 10.30am. Evangelical Baptist Church.

Third Mass of Christmas 10.30am St. Austin’s Priory

Give a Ruff and Tumble adventure this Christmas AS FATHER TO three young children and knowing the importance of reading to achievement, local author Royston Wood now wants to inspire the next generation to read.

Ruff and Tumble is a delightful story about two adventurous dogs that captivates the reader from the first page. Ruff is convinced the Pack Lands is under attack by goblins, but Tumble does not believe him. Despite her best efforts to be sensible, she soon gets caught up in Ruff’s enthusiasm and their mad cap adventure begins.

In book two, amidst the ice and

snow, Ruff and Tumble have to fight off an Invasion of Dog Eating Yetis.

Classed as “easy readers” both books have short chapters, cartoon fonts and illustrations to enthral exploring minds. Suitable from five years up to, well, adults really.

Both books are available from books-4-children.com where you can also learn more about the author, read sample chapters, enter competitions or book a free school visit.

Royston will add a personal sketch to every copy ordered before Christmas, making a unique gift.

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ST. JOHN’S PARISH CHURCH, IVYBRIDGE & ST. PETROC’S, HARFORD SUNDAY 15th DECEMBER 2.30 – 5.00p.m.

St. John’s, Blachford Road An Afternoon of Carols, Mince Pies & Mulled Wine SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER, 6.30 p.m.

St. Petroc’s, Harford Christmas Carols & Readings followed by mince pies CHRISTMAS EVE, 4.00 p.m.

St. John’s, Blachford Road Crib Service Wrap up warm – bring gloves and scarves!

CHRISTMAS EVE, 11.30 p.m.

St. John’s, Blachford Road Midnight Mass Wrap up warm – bring gloves and scarves!

CHRISTMAS DAY St. Petroc’s, Harford, 9.15 a.m. & St. John’s, Blachford Road, 10.30 a.m.

All Age Communion Children, please bring a present to show the vicar on Christmas Day Please place gifts for George House residents under the tree in either parish by Sunday 22nd December

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Are you a Parent who worries about your children’s future?

D o you have that nagging feeling that you should have a Will? Perhaps you don’t have much money to leave and you don’t think you need one? We all try to avoid these issues, but it is very important for us to make arrangements to safeguard our children. We never know when they are going to need it.

If you are expecting a child (or intend to have more) then congratulations! We can include all future children in your Will.

However, if you are a little further along in life’s journey then you may have different concerns. Next month, we look at the issues you might want to consider including Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Consider this ….

“I give MY money to my husband’s NEW wife to be shared amongst HER family....”

This wouldn’t happen to you would it? It could, because if you don’t have a Will then all your money could be inherited by your spouse.

If, after a few years, your spouse remarries then their new partner could inherit all your money. Your estate will have by-passed your own children and grandchildren.

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Without a Will your children will only inherit from your estate if it is over £250k and even then they may not have access to it all for many years.

Can you imagine your children ending up in the UK care system?

It doesn’t bear thinking about. It is really important that you name

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your children’s guardians in your Will. If you have an ex-partner and you are afraid that they will try to take the inheritance from your children, then we can help you to protect them and your money. You can even leave guidance about your children’s welfare and upbringing.

Wouldn’t it be great to get rid of that nagging feeling? Take our number and call us today, you don’t need to put it off. You can have an appointment at a time to suit you in the relaxed atmosphere of your own home. At the free consultation we listen to you and advise on the best way to protect your family, assets and money. Our advice is straightforward and free!

Selena Aylett, LLB Senior Wills & Trusts Consultant. Qualified barrister and solicitor (now non-practicing)

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What’s On calendar EVERY MONDAY

WEDNESDAY 4th

Citizen Advice Bureau 10am to 12pm. Drop in at The Watermark. (ex bank holidays) 08444 111 444.

Ivybridge Computer Club IT Suite, The Watermark. 10am-12.

Stop Smoking Clinic 2-5pm. IT Suite, The Watermark. Call 01884 836024 for an appointment.

Wednesday Night Church @ St John The Evangelist 7.30pm.

Film @ The Watermark – The Worlds End [15] 2pm & 7.30pm - see film listings.

EVERY TUESDAY Ivybridge Computer Club IT Suite, The Watermark. 3-5pm.

Ivybridge Community Choir.

7.30-9.15pm, Ivybridge Library. communitychoir.co.uk

EVERY WEDNESDAY Memory Loss Reading Group 10.30am-12noon. Ivybridge Library.

Toybox 9.30-11.30am. Chapel Place. £1.50 per family.

Ivybridge Table Tennis Group, Studio 2, ICC. Juniors 6.30-8pm, Open 8-9.30pm. £2 per session.

(Not 11th Dec) Crochet Club. 7-9pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. £3.50.

Ivybridge Theatre Company 7.30pm. Chapel Place.

THURSDAY 5th The Wright Group Coffee Morning 10.30am-12 noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. Family Legal Surgery 11am-1pm, Ivybridge Library - see page 29.

Wills Advice 1-3pm, Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill.

The Coaching Club 7-9pm, Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill – see page 35.

FRIDAY 6th An Enchanted Time For Me Group 7-9pm, Community Hub. Film @ The Watermark – The Worlds End [15] 7.30pm - see film listings.

SATURDAY 7th Storytime 11.30-11.45. Library.

Erme Primary School Mini Bake Off 2pm-4.30pm - see page 14.

EVERY THURSDAY Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10.3010.50am. Ivybridge Library.

Knit and Natter 2.30-4.30pm.

Ivybridge Library.

EVERY FRIDAY Ivybridge Country Market 8.3011.30am, Scout hut next to the leisure centre.

Free Fridays - inc Ivybridge Work Club Ivybridge Library.

The Ivybridge Crafters.

10.30am-12noon. Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill.

Bosom Buddies. 3.30-5pm.

Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill.

Youth Leisure Night @ Ivybridge Leisure Centre 7.309.30pm, 13-19.

MONDAY 9th Planning and Infrastructure Meeting 6pm. Town Hall.

TUESDAY 10th Next Steps Parent Carer Support Group 10am-12noon. IT Suite, The Watermark.

Ivybridge Flower Club 7.30pm, The Watermark. Christmas demonstration.

WEDNESDAY 11th

Over 50s’ Social Group The Sportsman’s Inn, 10am-12noon.

Film @ The Watermark – The Heat [15] 7.30pm - see film listings.

SATURDAY 14th Storytime 11.30-11.45. Library.

Launch of The Gilbert Group 11am-1pm. Ivybridge Library.

Writers’ Group 10am-12 noon.

IT Suite. The Watermark.

MONDAY 16th Policy and Resources Meeting.

7pm. Ivybridge Town Hall.

WEDNESDAY 18th Betty’s Memory Café. 2-4pm.

Sportsman’s Inn. 01752 893952.

Film @ The Watermark – Dom Hemingway [15] 2pm - see film listings.

Wednesday Night Church @ St John The Evangelist 7.30pm.

Film @ The Watermark – Blue Is The Warmest Colour [18] 7.30pm - see film listings.

THURSDAY 19th The Wright Group Coffee Morning 10.30am-12 noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. Family Legal Surgery 11am-1pm, Ivybridge Library - see page 29.

Wills Advice 1-3pm, Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill.

The Coaching Club 7-9pm, Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill.

Film @ The Watermark – Dom Hemingway [15] 7.30pm.

FRIDAY 20th Film @ The Watermark – Dom Hemingway [15] 7.30pm.

MONDAY 2nd

Betty’s Memory Café. 2-4pm.

Sportsman’s Inn. 01752 893952.

Stroke Support Group. 2-4pm.

Ivybridge Library.

Social Reading Group 10am, St Johns Church.

Film @ The Watermark –Enders Game [12A] 2pm and 7.30pm see film listings.

Art Exhibition The Atrium Gallery, 1st floor, The Watermark.

M@xs Book Dreamers 4-5pm.

Ivybridge Library.

Ivybridge Town Council meeting 7pm. Ivybridge Library.

Comedy @ The Watermark – Jeremy Hardy. Doors/bar 7pm, act 8pm. Tickets £14/£5 concs.

Wills Advice 1-3pm, Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill.

The Coaching Club 7-9pm, Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill.

Film @ The Watermark –Enders Game [12A] 7.30pm - see film listings.

Library open 9am-1pm. The Watermark open 9am-10pm.

Storytime 11.30-11.45. Library.

Family film @ The Watermark – Free Birds [U] 91 mins.

10.30am - see film listings.

Family film @ The Watermark – Despicable Me 2 [U] 2pm.

Film @ The Watermark – Hunger Games: Catching Fire [12A] 7.30pm - see film listings.

Gary Streeter Advice Surgery Town Hall. PM. Appointments only. 01752 335666.

To list your event, supply details by the 12th of each preceeding month: Tel: (01752) 892220 or email details to info@ivybridgewatermark.co.uk

TUESDAY 3rd Back To School Quiz Night The Watermark – see page 14.

THURSDAY 12th

FRIDAY 13th

SATURDAY 21st Storytime 11.30-11.45. Library.

Writers’ Group 10am-12pm. IT Suite. The Watermark. Cost £2.

SATURDAY 28th

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@ The Watermark Box office – (01752) 892220 THE WORLD’S END [15] Wed 4 Dec 2pm & 7.30pm and Fri 6 Dec 7.30pm Comedy that follows five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival. Written and starring Simon Pegg with Nick Frost and Martin Freeman. 109 mins.

ENDERS GAME [12A] Wed 11 Dec 2pm and 7.30pm and Thu 12 Dec 7.30pm The International Military seek out a leader who can save the human race from an alien attack. Ender Wiggin, a brilliant young mind, is recruited and trained to lead his fellow soldiers into a battle that will determine the future of Earth. Starring Harrison Ford and Asa Butterfield. 114 mins.

THE HEAT [15] Fri 13 Dec 7.30pm Comedy in which an uptight FBI Special Agent is paired with a foul-mouthed Boston cop to take down a ruthless drug lord. With Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy. 117 mins.

DOM HEMINGWAY [15] Wed 18 Dec 2pm, Thu 19 & Fri 20 Dec 7.30pm After spending 12 years in prison for keeping his mouth shut, notorious safe-cracker Dom Hemingway is back on the streets of London looking to collect what he's owed.

Comedy crime drama with Jude Law and Richard E Grant. 93 mins.

BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOUR [18] Wed 18 Dec 7.30pm Adele's life is changed when she meets Emma, a young woman with blue hair, who will allow her to discover desire, to assert herself as a woman and as an adult. In front of others, Adele grows, seeks herself, loses herself, finds herself. French and English. 179 mins.

FREE BIRDS [U] Sat 28 Dec , Thu 2 Jan & Fri 3 Jan 10.30am All tickets £5 and include free refreshments! Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history - and get turkey off the holiday menu for good. With the voices of Woodey Harrelson & Owen Wilson.

HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE [12A] Sat 28 Dec 7.30pm, Thu 2 & Fri 3 Jan 7.30pm Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hucherson and Liam Hemsworth. 146 mins.

DESPICABLE ME 2 [U] Sat 28 Dec 2pm All tickets £5 and include free refreshments!

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. With the voices of Steven Carell and Kristin Wigg. 98 mins.

(All details believed to be correct at time of going to press)

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REPORTS

BOOKS AND BEYOND

Pyjamas for Pudsey CHILDREN AND STAFF at Woodlands Park Primary School came to school in their pyjamas to raise money for Children in Need.

The school also held a cake sale at break time and before the start of the school day the orchestra busked outside reception with a picture of Pudsey and Blush, collecting loose change.

Everyone enjoyed a happy, funfilled fundraising day to raise money for children less fortunate than them and raised in the region of £260 in the process.

TV scientist inspires children THE CHILDREN OF Manor Primary School recently celebrated a book fortnight, with a variety of reading related activities.

They enjoyed a visit from local author David Lawrence Jones, who inspired them to write using his tales of Bradley Baker. A production of Michael Morpugo’s ‘I Believe in Unicorns’ by touring theatre group Theatre Alibi was enjoyed by all, and a reading carousel enabled staff members to share some of their favourite stories with pupils. Visits to the local library, competitions run by staff and a book fair were just some of the other exciting activities that took place.

The fortnight was wrapped up with a book character dressing up day, when children came to school dressed in a fabulous array of wonderful costumes!

CHILDREN IN YEAR 4 at Stowford School got fired up for science when local scientist and broadcaster Adam Hart-Davis dropped into school.

The visit got their topic, “Inspired

by Science”, off to a flying start.

Adam started his presentation by explaining to the children why he considered the flushing toilet to be the most important invention ever and justified this by showing them pictures of sanitary options from less developed countries, and explained the impact these conditions had on mortality rates, particularly for children. It was a sobering thought for the children to think that, without sanitation, many of them would not have made it to school age!

He went on to talk about some key inventions and scientists from

Sadie, Bethan and Grace

Adam Hart Davis with Ben, Molly, Fletcher, Eva, Sam and Katie

history, including Galileo, Erasmus Darwin, Budding and Faraday. Not only did he explain why their ideas changed our perception of the world, he also showed the children some simple experiments that illustrated his points.

“It was an amazing introduction to our new topic,” said Year 4 teacher,

Matthew Medd. “Although the experiments were simple, they definitely had the ‘wow’ factor.

What was fantastic was that Adam encouraged the children to explain what was happening and developed the explanations they gave with scientific facts and understanding.”

County call-up for girls THREE GIRLS FROM Stowford School have been selected to play for this year’s Devon FA U11 team.

Following trials last summer, Sadie, Bethan and Grace have been training regularly at Ivybridge Community College since September and have played a series of matches playing for the Devon team. Although the team has yet to secure their first victory, they have put up some hard fought battles against teams such as Aston Villa, Oxford United and Bristol.

Last weekend saw the team travel to the Chelsea training complex to take on the club's girls’ U11 team. The girls said: “It has been the best part of the season so far, travelling up to play Chelsea. Even though the girls on their team were much taller than us and we didn’t win, the facilities there are amazing – every blade of grass is perfect! It was really exciting to play on a ground where the Chelsea team actually train.”

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Items for sale in Ivybridge A FACEBOOK PAGE started by a local mum is helping Ivybridge people buy and sell unwanted clothes, household items and much more.

‘Items for sale in the Ivybridge area’ was started by Kathy Harvey after she saw a similar site on the popular social network and the page now has over 2,500 members who are trading items between themselves.

“I thought this would be great for Ivybridge, so one evening I decided to set it up,” explained Kathy. “I am really surprised by how well it has taken off, but it is great to see so many people recycling and selling items to other local people.

“It is a friendly site, set up to help people, so it’s important members use the site in the spirit in which it has been started and respect one another.

“I have sold lots of stuff on the page – and bought a fair amount, too! – and I think leading up to Christmas it will be a great place to find presents at bargain prices.”

To join, search for ‘Items for sale in the Ivybridge area’ on Facebook and request to join. There are a few simple rules for the page – which Kathy stresses are important to keep to for the good running of the page – but once accepted as a member, it is very easy to list your items for sale and start buying, too.

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DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS – make sure you consider the financial implications hen you consider commencing divorce proceedings you also need to consider the financial implications of the divorce.

The main assets that are central to most cases are that of the former matrimonial home, the family business, the parties’ savings and pensions. A pension can be the second most valuable asset and is sometimes forgotten.

When parties enter the financial process it is intended that they will provide each other with the necessary required financial disclosure which will be exchanged usually between the parties’ solicitors on a voluntary basis. It is always better to attempt to negotiate and deal with financial matters on a voluntary basis and without an Order being imposed by the Court.

However, a large proportion of cases will proceed to Court to be heard in respect of financial assets of a husband and wife or civil partnership. If a case does proceed to court then the court will consider legislative provision under Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and a set of factors to assist in its decision making. In particular, the court must have regard to all the circumstances of the case, in particular the welfare and housing needs of any children.

The court will also consider the income and

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by Sally van den Berg of Howard & Over Solicitors earning capacity of the parties, their financial needs and the standard of living enjoyed by the family prior to separation.

Don’t lose out when dealing with your financial settlement. Ensure that you have considered all the assets, including pensions, before coming to any agreement and that you have been provided with full and frank disclosure from your spouse or partner.

The family team at Howard and Over can advise you and offer a free initial consultation. Please contact our Ivybridge office on 01752 690123 to speak with one of our family solicitors.

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Photo and imaging centre A small, family-run business has been offering photo and imaging services in the heart of Ivybridge for 25 years.

Photocare, on Fore Street, started out offering photo processing, and as well as still offering highquality photographic prints they also now offer a wide range of additional services.

These include black and white and colour laser copying and printing, digital printing, lamination, folding and binding; signs and vinyl graphics – custom design and standard official signs, as well as custom and legal number and name plates; passport and ID photos; T-shirt printing; and canvas prints to name but a few.

Photocare is at 39b Fore Street, and is open 9.15am-5pm Monday to Saturday, and 9.15am-1pm on Saturdays. î See the Photocare advert on page 24

End of an era One of Ivybridge Fore Street’s most long-established retailers will see the end of an era at the beginning of December.

Daphne Bryant is retiring from Gallery Fine Gifts & Jewellery after 32 years, having sold the business to a new owner.

Daphne is looking forward to having time to relax over what is normally a hectic period for retailers as she contemplates what to do next. “We will enjoy Christmas first,” said Daphne.

“Then I will start to think about what I might like to do with my time in the new year.”

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business Your one-stop-shop garage AN IVYBRIDGE garage is expanding at a pace – and it is a real family affair.

Victoria Garage, on Blachford Road, which is headed by Mark Clinnick, a mechanic with 27 years’ experience, has been trading in Ivybridge for 14 years, and the business is undergoing a period of rapid growth.

Mark’s daughter, Laura, is now the service receptionist and a friendly first point of call for telephone calls and receiving customers who visit the garage, with two other garage mechanics completing the team.

Mark has just built an extension to the large site, which houses the new purpose-built MOT bay, enabling Victoria Garage to offer MOTs for motorbikes, cars and light commercial vehicles on site. Bookings are now being taken.

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Car sales If you are looking for great value used cars in Ivybridge, then you have reached the right place.

Victoria Garage is a specialist used car dealer and is proud to offer you a first-class customer service and very competitive pricing.

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Victoria Garage stock a range of cars to suit all budgets and lifestyles and it’s certain they will have the right car for you. They also provide warranties for peace of mind, and have an enviable reputation allowing you to buy with confidence.

Victoria Garage offer a onestop-shop for all your motoring requirements, so call Laura today on (01752) 892408. î Victoria Garage ad - page 2 Car servicing and repairs, MOTs, body work repairs and car sales are all on the one site on Blachford Road

Good Garage Scheme Victoria Garage is part of the UKwide Good Garage Scheme, a standard which gives customers confidence that all work is guaranteed after repair, and that their vehicles are safe in the hands of trained experts.

As well as servicing and mechanical repairs, Victoria Garage also repair body work and are very competitively priced on tyres. Call in today for a quote.

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Daphne (right) is handing over to Michelle after 32 years at the Gallery

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From Monday, 2 December, Michelle Northmore will be at the helm of the shop. Michelle knows Ivybridge well, as her family are from the area, and she is looking forward to the challenge.

Although not planning major changes to what this successful business already offers, she does have plans to introduce new lines as she finds her feet. Michelle is looking forward to welcoming customers old and new to the shop in the lead up to Christmas. î See the Gallery’s advert on page 17

Gadgets & games A new shop offering pre-loved games, DVDs, consoles, mobile phones and a whole host of random bits & bobs is open in Ivybridge.

The Ermeporium, in Glanvilles Mill, sells pre-owned gadgets, games and collectables, with all pre-owned items coming with a 90 day warranty. They are also happy to take items for trade-in (but please bring photo ID). î See the Ermeporium advert on page 18

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BY DAVID RAYNER OF IVYBRIDGE AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

More tips on how to improve the images you take using your digital camera ONE LITTLE-USED feature of digital cameras is the Bracket function. This is surprising as it is a very useful function, particularly in ‘difficult’ lighting situations. It also has other uses and most modern digital cameras have this function available, so this month we’ll take a look at bracketing your images.

With bracketing mode enabled, one long press of the camera button will result in several photographs being taken in quick succession, each with a different exposure.

This can be very useful afterwards, as sometimes the camera will have not made the best decision about the exposure and you can then choose a different exposure to have printed. Of course, you will have used up three spaces on your memory card instead of one, but with memory cards being so inexpensive these days, this is usually not an issue.

In the days of film cameras, bracketing your images was very popular as it was impossible to determine how well the camera settings had been matched to the light levels and film in use until the negatives came back from processing. At least these days one may view the LCD screen and the histogram while taking the photograph.

The three images shown were taken using the bracket setting and with a 1EV (one stop) difference between photographs. The middle is the one the camera decided was correct for the scene and I agree with it on this occasion. However, consider a portrait under the same lighting when it would be entirely possible that the face would be too bright (or too dark if the subject faced the other way), and an option of two extra exposures to choose from would be very useful.

It is entirely possible to adjust the camera quickly for subsequent shot using the Exposure Compensation mode or even full manual control. This is also called bracketing, but most cameras have an auto bracketing mode available in the menus. On many cameras it is simply called Auto Bracketing or just Bracketing in the menu.

The advantage of auto bracketing is that you don’t need to worry about setting it for each photograph. The disadvantage of this setting is that it does not work too well for moving subjects. Usually in this scenario

“Some cameras also have the bracketing feature available on other parameters...”

only one image has the subject in the best position in the frame.

Whilst the term bracketing usually refers to exposure bracketing, some cameras also have the bracketing feature available on other parameters such as white balance, contrast, colour saturation or even the aspect ratio of the image. Only one parameter can be used for the bracketing at a time and so when adjusting the menu you may have to select first the type of bracketing then the amount of change for each bracket. There is often the option of selecting the number of shots in each bracket - 3, 5 or 7 shots.

Finally, once you have the bracketed series of images back on the computer there is more one can do with them than simply selecting the best image. Most image manipulating programs allow the blending of two or more images together, taking the best parts of one image and mixing it with the best parts of another. Here I have taken the sky of the darker image and blended it with the middle exposure image.

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CLUB’S ‘SPARKLING’ GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IVYBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB celebrated its Golden Anniversary with a dazzling demonstration by Jacqui Arnold, followed by sparkling wine and cake to toast the club’s future.

Chairman Janet Weston welcomed over 75 members and visitors to the celebration evening, held at The Watermark on Tuesday, 12 November. Special guests included NAFAS Devon and Cornwall past President Val Clarke and 2nd Vice Chairman Jill Wilson. Also attending was Maureen Blair, a founder member of the club in 1963. All three were presented with gold-coloured corsages.

National demonstrator Jacqui Arnold stood in at the 11th hour for Angela Turner who had unfortunately broken her wrist. Jacqui travelled from Kent and, despite her long journey, showed her considerable talents and humour to an appreciative audience. Her highly professional arrangements were a kaleidoscope of colours and shapes,

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in a variety of traditional and modern styles. Jacqui delivered them all accompanied by amusing stories in a delightfully relaxed manner.

Following the demonstration, President Carole Rolfe thanked Jacqui for entertaining everyone so well and Jill Wilson congratulated the club on achieving 50 years of flower arranging.

New club can help you turn your life around Are you lost and need direction? Do you wish to live a happier life? Do you want to make a real difference in the world? If this sounds like you, then The Coaching Club could help you start to turn your life around.

New to Ivybridge, The Coaching Club can help you find your true self. If you feel that there must be a greater purpose to your existence, or wish to understand who you truly are, the club is for you. If you want to form better relationships, or long for more confidence, The Coaching Club can help.

The Coaching Club is on Thursday evenings in the Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill, from 7-9pm. (December dates are 5th, 12th and 19th.) It is £15 an evening, with discounts available when booking multiple sessions.

Start to turn your life around! î See The Coaching Club advert on page 12, or contact Simon on (01752) 698703

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A popular children’s story telling group has had to move ‘house’ due to its increasing popularity.

Artistik Storybags will now be presenting Artistik Storytime in the Committee Room, St John’s Church Hall, Blachford Road, every Thursday between 10.30am and 12 noon.

Cutting the celebration cake: (r-l) Originally based in the Maureen Blair (founder member), Home From Home Carole Rolfe (club president), Janet Community Hub, the Weston (club chairman), Jill Wilson growing numbers (2nd vice chairman of Devon and attending the sessions Cornwall NAFAS) and Val Clarke meant they have had to (past president of Devon and seek alternative premises.

Cornwall NAFAS) Artistik story sessions are (FAR LEFT) Maureen Blair examining a little different! They take one of the arrangements a story and by using (LEFT) Jacqui Arnold with one of various props, visually and her spectacular arrangements verbally bring the story to Members and guests then enjoyed life. To further enhance the sessions, which are just £1 a drink and a slice of cake, made per family, start with a and decorated by the club chairgame, followed by the man, and were able to examine the interactive story, songs club’s archive material, including the hand-written minutes of the first and nursery rhymes, finishing with a themed meetings and a selection of photos craft/messy activity and chronicling the club’s history.

To complete the event, the beau- refreshments for both adults and children. tiful arrangements were raffled off, with many happy members and Children from two local childguests taking home a delightful reminding providers got to meet minder of a very special evening. their adopted donkeys, Pooh Ivybridge Flower Club meetings are and Eeyore, at Ivybridge Donheld at The Watermark on the second key Centre. They learnt about Tuesday of the month, starting at grooming the donkeys, why it 7.30pm. Visitors are very welcome.

FIND OUT MORE: Contact the club chairman Janet is important to be gentle and Weston on t: (01752) 894643 quiet around them and saw what the donkeys liked to eat!

The children, from Claire’s Childminding and Chubbletts Childcare, all enjoyed giving the donkeys a brush and blowing them a kiss!

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SPORT BROWN AND McEWING IN OUTSTANDING FORM

TABLE TENNIS SESSION CHANGES ● table tennis

● athletics TWO ERME VALLEY Harriers stalwarts have been in good form in recent weeks.

Alison McEwing had a special day at the Abingdon Marathon, where she achieved a personal best time, set a new ladies’ club record and was 3rd lady overall in a time of 3.02.35. McEwing broke her own club record achieved at London 2012 by nearly four minutes.

She was back in action at the Plymouth 10k and had a great run to finish 2nd lady and only three seconds outside her own club record.

Matt Brown was 4th overall and 2nd senior man at the Dartmoor Vale 10k in a time of 36.31, 3rd at the Tavy 7 and 18th in the Plymouth 10k (37.08).

Husband and wife Ewan and Emma Lake completed the Dartmoor Vale Marathon. Ewan was 16th in a time of 3.22.09 and 2nd mv40, whilst Emma was

Matt Brown (left) and Alison McEwing at the Plymouth 10k

23rd (3.26.58) and 2nd lady and 1st fv35.

Ken Summers continued his fine form with another great run at the BUPA Great Birmingham Run (1.36.26) – just outside his own club record set recently at Plymouth.

At the Templer 10, Mike Hansen had a great day as he was 1st mv50.

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Paddy Trinder finished 36th in a time of 39.11, while Mandy Plummer achieved a personal best time, at the Plymouth 10k.

On the cross country scene, Allister Bristow continued his great start to the season with a brilliant 4th place in the Senior Men’ competition at Newquay.

Bristow had finished 6th in the previous race at Redruth.

THE TOWN’S TABLE tennis players will see some disruption to their weekly sessions during December.

Ivybridge Table Tennis Club will continue to meet every Wednesday up to and including 4 December, but then the altered timetable starts. There will be no session on 11 December, the club will meet as normal again on 18 December, before taking a twoweek break on 25 December and 1 January, 2014 for a well-earned holiday break.

The weekly club practise nights start again on 8 January 2014.

The club holds junior coaching every Wednesday evening between 6.30-8pm, which is followed by an open session from 8-9.30pm, in Studio 2 at Ivybridge Community College. It is just £2 a session and club bats and balls are available. î Contact Alan Spencer on 07712 896185, @IvybidgeTTC or search for Ivybridge Table Tennis Club on Facebook

Table toppers after great run ● rugby

IVYBRIDGE RUGBY CLUB 1st XV head the Tribute Western Counties West division after a stunning run of eight straight league wins.

The impressive run has seen the team play exciting, attacking rugby, with some Paignton were the visitors to Ivybridge as the U9 resounding victories already players had to contend with the first proper under their belt, including a winter weather of the season.

Given the size of the respective squads, two matches 77-10 demolition of Paignwere played. The first was an evenly matched game, ton at home and a 51-26 win with some good tackling and running on both sides, away at Devonport Services.

They sit a single point which saw Ivybridge come out on top 5-4. Charlie C and Louis P both made try-saving tackles and great ahead of arch local rivals Kingsbridge, the only side to runs from Angus H and Rufus S set up scores for beat them this season, and Charlie C, Rufus S and Joseph K. who they meet at home on The second match saw a brave, but by now tired, Saturday, 14 December, Paignton play a fresh Ivybridge team. Although kick off 2.30pm.

Paignton managed some good tackles and held The club at all levels has their line well, they were overwhelmed by enjoyed a good opening to Ivybridge with a growing score line, including the 2013-14 season. tries by George H, Ed S, Ben C, among others.

U9s double over Paignton

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The 2nd XV are fourth in the Devon Merit Table, notching up four convincing wins. The Colts are also performing well, with six wins, including a resounding victory over Bridgewater & Albion in the cup.

There have also been many successes for both the mini and the junior teams, not

least for the U11s, who won the Land Rover Cup, making them South West Champions in their age group and booking them a place at Twickenham for the next stage of the competition. î For up-to-date news and fixtures, visit www.pitchero. com/clubs/ivybridge/

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FESTIVE END TO BUSY SEASON

MEGAN’S WORLD CHALLENGE

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THE SPECTACULAR Turkey Trot on Thursday, 5 December, will mark the end of a frantically busy year for Wrangaton Vets, writes Vets’ captain Len Simpson..

The annual festive fun competition will be followed by a lavish Christmas dinner to get everybody into the mood for the AGM, at which Mike Roberts will take over the captaincy from me.

While results during the season have, in general, been a little disappointing, the real success has been that 44 different players have represented the club in 25 matches. The Vets won eight, lost 15, and halved two and Mike, an ex-Royal Navy dentist, is already making plans to improve things next year by introducing a strict fitness regime!

In competitions, fortunes have fluctuated as frequently as the changing weather. Inspired by brilliant competitions secretary, Maurice Mercy, each week has featured at least one opportunity to pit members against one another, and even the occasional roll-ups have been well-supported and fiercely competitive.

It’s great to see so many different winners, all of varying standards and age; at Wrangaton, you can join the vets aged 55 and above – and there are at least 14 regular players who are now over 75.

Roger Cockings is the latest winner when, in taxing conditions at the beginning of November, and playing off his current 18 handicap, he won the Individual Medford.

During the year, our three top golfers – Pete Newman, Tony Dardis, and Keith Bailet – have maintained their single figure handicaps, a superb achievement when you consider all the competitions they play in. Many others have worked hard to reduce theirs. John Fox, Michael Hannaford, Julian Mitchell, and even I have achieved significant reductions, but the main man this year is Steve Webber, who started the year on 26 and is currently down to 19, a thoroughly deserved achievement when you know just how hard he works at his game.

AN IVYBRIDGE STUDENT and potential future Olympic swimming star is preparing for her biggest honour to date when she jets out to Brasil to represent her school and country at this year’s International Swimming Federation’s (ISF) World School Games.

Sixteen-year-old Megan Bowen is competing in the 200 and 400 metres freestyle events, where she will face the best in her age group from across the world and it will be an ideal opportunity for Megan to assess her progress.

“Many of those who I will be competing against will be preparing for the 2016 Olympics, which is my dream, too,” said Megan.

“It will be a chance to gauge my progress, see how the competition is performing and hopefully set some personal best times as well.”

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Megan with coach John Rudd at Plymouth Leander

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Megan in action in the pool

Megan started swimming at Dinnaton, initially showing little interest in sport. But, when, aged 10, she competed in her first Dinnaton swimming gala, things soon changed. Dinnaton coach John Wright immediately recognised Megan’s potential and told her that she owed it to herself to take swimming more seriously and make the most of her natural talent.

Within a few weeks John had taken Megan under his wing, fast-tracked her into the club’s A squad, and started her on a competitive training programme.

Megan competed in regional finals at the age of 11 and won the 1500m freestyle bronze in the following year’s national

championships, aged 12.

By the age of 13 Megan’s performances stepped up another notch, becoming one of the only home-grown Devon swimmers ever to win triple gold at national finals – in the 200m, 400m and 800m freestyle events – and also taking silver in the 100m freestyle.

Megan, a member of Plymouth Leander Swimming Club – which has had eight swimmers chosen for the event – combines a minimum of 25 hours training a week with her studies at Ivybridge Community College.

She flies out to Brasilia at the end of November and the ISF World Games run from 27 November to 4 December.

Rugby girls get new weekly training sessions ● girls’ rugby

Katie and Chloe get stuck into training

WEEKLY TRAINING SESSIONS for girls interested in rugby have been started by Ivybridge Rugby Club.

The Sunday afternoon training is run by experienced player Trudie Grieveson, club chairman Jim Burns and a range of other experienced coaches, including the club’s director of rugby, Paul Setter.

IRC is keen to give girls the opportunity to continue to be involved with rugby locally beyond the U12s level, when mixed rugby is no longer allowed. The club already works with the RFU and Ivybridge Community College, where Mike Lewis, from the RFU, has been coming to run

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a weekly lunchtime session for any girls interested to support teacher Donna Dowes, and the initiative is well underway.

“We’ve been delighted with the enthusiasm and commitment from the girls so far,” said Jim Burns. “We hope to see numbers continue to grow and to be able to arrange some competitive fixtures in the near future.”

Any girls aged between 12 and 18 who are interested in getting involved should contact the team manager Karen Pringle on 07801 959522 or by email - pringlefish@btinternet.com for more information.

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