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Ivybridge YOUR AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

Engineering solutions An Ivybridge business has a big reputation

Ivybridge has everything for...

Summer Love for your body, mind and soul

Programme inside

Also this month: Question time Groups & clubs Centred on youth Stowford Mill plans What’s On calendar

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Centred on youth

What’s On

Take Better Photos

The place for fun and engaging activities for young people Plus: Monthly musings, Bridge ceremony, Stop smoking – for good

Events in July, including Lions Club Funday

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What’s On calendar

South Hams Physio Modern technologies in health care available in Ivybridge Plus: Independents’ Day

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Pull out and pin up Plus: July films @ The Watermark

Stowford Mill vision – have your say

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Pets’ Corner

The Watermark Summers Arts Festival

Visit to a school

Programme of events

Sport

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T20 razzmatazz Plus: Vets keep up hectic schedule

Your views on the draft planning brief are wanted Plus: Future of Parish Church discussed, Big launch at Big Lunch & News in brief Page 9

Home from Home Community Hub

Question time

Plus: More What’s On

Mayor Cllr Karen Pringle Plus: Providing food to local people in crisis, Cubs raise money for donkey centre, Volunteers wanted

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Tradepoint Find local tradespeople

Summer love Ivybridge has everything you need to look and feel great this summer

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Latest from the town Clubs and groups council French friendships Plus: News from The Watermark

Engineering solutions

Plus: Grow 4 Good, A great race day, A meeting with a difference, Final call for cast

An Ivybridge business has built a national and international reputation

Wild About Ivybridge

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Ivybridge YOUR AWARD-WINNING COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

Engineering solutions An Ivybridge business has a big reputation

Ivybridge has everything for...

Summer Love for your body, mind and soul

Also this month: Question time Groups & clubs Centred on youth Stowford Mill plans What’s On calendar

Programme inside

The Wind in the Willows Photos: Zak Davies

WIN BETRAYAL is Ivybridge author Julian Stockwin’s latest historical adventure book and we have five copies to give away.

All you have to do tell us the title of the first book in Julian’s series of historical adventure fiction. Put your answer, together with your name, address and a contact phone number, on a postcard or sealed-down envelop and send it to us at the address below, or pop in our box in the Ivy Cabs office. The first five entries drawn after the closing of 15 July will receive a copy.

To date, Julian has published 13 titles in the Thomas Kydd series, plus a non-fiction tome, ‘Stockwin’s Maritime Miscellany’. With wife Kathy he has lived in Ivybridge for over 10 years and they love the area.

Find out more about Julian at julianstockwin. com/MediaBoard.htm

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life is local

news Monthly musings

STEVEN VINCENT

/ THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE

from the editor

Ivybridge residents can cross the Ivy Bridge freely for another year following the paying of dues at the historic Bridge Ceremony which took place on Saturday, 22 June. The ceremony is a re-enactment of the age-old Battle of the Bridge between Ivybridge and Ermington parishes, when the residents of Ivybridge have to pay a forfeit of a ream of paper, a duck and a red rose to the villagers of Ermington to be allowed to cross the bridge.

CENTRED ON YOUTH FUN AND ENGAGING activities for young people are available at a purpose-built centre in the town centre.

Ivybridge Youth Venue, opposite the leisure centre, is a safe place for youngsters to go, have fun and meet up with mates. It is open: ● Tuesdays – After-school for ages 1113 years, 3.45-5.45pm. Chill after school with friends, play Xbox, pool, table tennis, cooking and more. Cost £1.50. ● Thursdays – Seniors night for ages 1319 years, 7-9pm. Learn new skills and accreditation such as cooking and music award, instruments, learn dance routines and much more. Cost £1. ● Fridays – Youth leisure night at the leisure centre. A fun night with activities

such as swimming, zorbes, Zumba, trampolining and football. There are regular fun theme nights with inflatables, roller disco and fun games, all for £2.

7.30-9.30pm, for ages 13-19 years.

As well as regular weekly sessions, the venue also offers Red Cross-accredited babysitting courses, cooking and life skills, music facilities, youth panels for young people to have a voice and influence in their community, and qualified youth workers available to offer support.

The venue’s summer programme will be out shortly – keep an eye on the venue’s displays to find out what is planned.

Stop smoking – for good EVERY MONDAY AFTERNOON, the Devon Stop Smoking Service is on hand in the learning suite at the library to help you give up smoking for good.

Trained advisors have the expertise to help you to find ways to cope with cravings, deal with tricky situations, and can advise you on suitable medication.

The service is completely free and medication is available on prescription. For an appointment, ring 01884 836024. facebook.com/theivybridgemagazine

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The French Market came to Ivybridge on 15 June, with, for the first time, the stalls in Fore Street. It proved so popular, trading went on longer than expected.

As often as possible, I like to include in the magazine features which tell you something about the town, or a business, organisation or person in the town, that you may not necessarily know. I think I have one such feature this month. There is, based in Ivybridge, a business which has over the past 25 years ‘engineered’ a national and international reputation for its innovative consultancy services – turn to page 12 to read all about it.

We launch a new series this month, ‘Ivybridge has everything...’ which will showcase that Ivybridge really does have shops and businesses that cater for practically everything, so there is no need to spend your money outside the town. Our first feature is Summer Love for your body, mind and soul – everything you need to look and feel good this summer (p24).

July is another busy month out and about. Highlights include the Lions Club Funday on Saturday, 6 July (see page 12), and The Watermark Summer Arts Festival on 18-21 July (p17). Of course, fingers crossed the weather is kind to these and all the events this month.

I hope you enjoy reading this month’s issue.

Steven

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life is local

news ■ in brief

Queen’s Birthday Honours Congratulations to Christine Gunning and Gillian Hucker, who have been honoured with the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Christine was recognised for voluntary service to the British Federation of Festivals and Gillian honoured for services to the community in the South Hams.

New Beavers A new Beavers group has been formed by 3rd Ivybridge Beavers and boys and girls aged 6-8 are welcome to join.

The group meets on Mondays between 6-7pm in the Scout hut opposite the leisure centre.

If anyone is interested, or would like more information, contact Clare on (01752) 896550.

Gymnastics camp A Gymnastics Summer Camp for budding gymnasts is taking place at Ivybridge Leisure Centre this summer.

The camp will run over two days on Saturday and Sunday, 10 & 11 August, 9am-3pm, and includes 12 hours of coaching and is suitable for children of all abilities aged over five.

The camp costs £50 and includes a special edition tshirt, water bottle and a free one-day membership. Places are limited, so book now!

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Stowford Mill vision – have your say A VISION FOR the town’s iconic paper mill has been published and residents are being urged to give their views on what has been proposed.

South Hams District Council’s draft planning brief outlines a vision of a high-quality mixed use scheme on the site, including employment premises, offices, community space and some housing. Shops may also be considered, but only on a scale that would not detract from the town centre. One of the key aims is to create open spaces so that residents can enjoy the stunning riverside location and walk from the site on to Dartmoor.

The listed mill, dating from 1856, is an outstanding example of Victorian In-

dustrial architecture. Along with its engine house and chimney, dating from 1914, it is set in an eight-acre riverside site with a walled garden, pond, leat and weir and is one of the most important and iconic sites in Ivybridge.

The draft planning brief has been produced ahead of the mill closing at the end of the year, with the loss of around 100 jobs.

You can view the draft planning brief online at Ivybridge Town Council’s website – www.ivybridge.gov.uk - click on Future Plans – or at The Watermark, and you can have your say at www.southhams.gov.uk/stowfordmill Comments must be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday, 24 July, 2013.

Future of Parish Church being discussed

NATURE’S LARDER held an open day to celebrate 14 years as the community’s most comprehensive natural health centre.

Visitors enjoyed free taster sessions of therapies the centre offers, tastings of healthy snacks and took away goody bags of natural personal care samples.

Pictured are Mark and Sue Hawkins outside the store in Glanvilles Mill.

Big launch at Big Lunch IT WAS A big afternoon at the Big Lunch for the Friends of MacAndrews Field.

As well as the unveiling of the restored memorial stone by Cllr Roger Croad, who funded the renovation, the Masterplan for the future of the field was also on show.

As well as lovely food to share, Canine Capers gave a dog agility demo and there were games for the children.

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Masterplan The exciting masterplan was displayed for the first time.

A steering group has been formed to take the plans forward, with the hard work of finding funding underway, and the group is having a membership drive to get the community behind the plans.

To see the masterplan, go to the town council website – www.ivybridge.gov.uk

A CONSULTATION on the future of St John the Evangelist church has been launched in a bid to identify ways that the Victorian parish church can be adapted and used to better serve the congregation and residents.

The Vicar, Rev’d Chris Osborne, said: “We wish to ensure a constructive and positive future for the parish church and hope that as many people as possible will involve themselves in the process.”

Initial discussions will be held during the course of this summer’s civic service on Sunday, 11 August, at which residents will also be invited to express their ideas.

Further consultation will take place as plans emerge.

In the meantime, you can send suggestions to the Secretary of the PCC, c/o The Vicarage, Blachford Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0AD.

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QUESTION TIME

with mayor Cllr Karen Pringle

Why did you want to be mayor?

I have grown up in this town and I am passionate about it. I don’t want to be one of those people on the outside always complaining – I want to be doing something about it.

I also want to show that, as well as being a parent and working full-time, it is possible to contribute as a councillor – it isn’t only for retirees.

You want to engage with young people – how will you do this?

We need to better understand how youngsters feel about issues, so the council must become much more approachable to them. I want to engage with school councils and other youth groups, but we also need to highlight the different ways youngsters can talk to councillors – it isn’t just at the monthly meeting, we all use email, for instance.

Is the council relevant to residents?

It should be, but I can understand that it may not appear to be. There has been a lack of engagement, leading to a ‘them and us’ situation, and we must make the council more than a complaints board.

You want a better deal for council tax payers – how will you achieve this?

We need to look at what we do and how we do it, and when we decide to do something, make sure we get the best value. We must also co-ordinate better with other authorities.

How will you judge your term as mayor a success?

If Ivybridge is pulling together to get the best for the town. If the council and residents are getting along better – engaging using various channels, not just the monthly meetings – and if the council is working together better.

Which charity have you chosen to support as mayor?

Street Pastors. This is a great initiative, which in a short time has become a valued presence in the town. As well as raising money, I want to raise the profile of the Pastors, as they are people this town should be very proud of.

Contact me: Please do contact me about issues in our town – email pringlefish@btinternet.com or via the Town Hall, tel (01752) 893815.

Cubs raise money for donkey centre The Cubs and Beavers hand over their sponsorship money

CUBS AND BEAVERS from 3rd Ivybridge Scout Group have raised more than £100 to help with the work of The Donkey Sanctuary at Ivybridge.

The youngsters were inspired to fundraise for the sanctuary after visiting the centre at Filham Park, and came up with their own personal

sponsorship challenges to raise the cash, which included being silent for an hour, doing 3D puzzles and completing as many football passes as possible in 20 minutes. They raised enough to ‘adopt’ two donkeys, called Pooh and Eeyore, as well as make an additional donation to the charity.

life is local

news Providing food to local people in crisis ARE YOU, OR do you know someone, struggling to put food on the table because of a sudden change in circumstances, such as job loss, benefit cuts, debt or relationship breakdown?

Ivybridge Foodbank can provide emergency food to people in crisis in Ivybridge and surrounding villages.

Foodbank is run entirely by volunteers, who use food generously donated by the public to make up emergency food boxes.

Vouchers to claim food are given to people in crisis by care professionals (at health centres, by social workers and children's centres), which can be exchanged for three days of food at the Foodbank.

As well as providing vital food provisions, Foodbank volunteers take time to listen and can signpost people to other help available to them in their situation.

If you think the Foodbank can help, contact them on 0770 645 7336 or 0770 645 7337 for more information.

Email info@ivybridge. foodbank.org.uk or go to ivybridge.foodbank.org.uk Ivybridge is part of the Trussell Trust's UK-wide Foodbank network

VOLUNTEERS WANTED Do you have a couple of hours a week to volunteer? Ivybridge Caring helps vulnerable or elderly people in Ivybridge and surrounding villages. We ask for just two hours on the same day each week. You can help by sitting with someone to chat, take someone shopping or to the library, or for a short walk. All simple tasks, but so valued by our clients and rewarding for you.

If this is for you, please contact us on 07791 239357 or call in for a chat at The Watermark, we are in Room 8, Wednesday 2-4.30pm or Thursday 9.30am-12 noon.

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Latest news from Ivybridge Town Council THE FRIENDLY FACE OF IVYBRIDGE Many people will have seen the Shoppers’ guide for Ivybridge, which was published in 2010 and promoted the friendliness of the town. The Town Council is keen to extend this further by taking part in the Dementia Friendly Town initiative, but widening it to create awareness of various disabilities.

With our caring organisations and independent shopkeepers who have a knowledge of local customers, Ivybridge is well placed to offer the appropriate support to those people who may need help – whether for the short or long term. Cllr Mrs Frances Green, who set up and runs the Memory Café and is a champion for people with dementia, is leading the project on behalf of the Town Council and will be working with the South Hams CVS to set up training sessions and meetings to take this idea forward.

If anyone has an interest in being involved with this scheme please contact Lesley Hughes at the Town Hall – townclerk@ivybridge.gov.uk or telephone (01752) 893815.

STOWFORD MILL Whilst the Mill closure has faded from the headlines, work is still continuing to ensure that when the site does finally close in the early part of 2014 there is a clear plan in place and hopefully some interest in taking the site over and developing it to provide a mixed use of the site which includes employment, housing, leisure and open spaces, rather than seeing it left derelict and falling into disrepair.

Already some of the workforce have been made redundant and we hope that those who need to find jobs are not unemployed for long and services like the Friday Work Club, Careers SW and the Citizens Advice Bureau are available to give support in The Watermark.

South Hams District Council has produced a draft Planning Brief and this is open for consultation until 24th July, so please, if you care about the town and the way this important site will be developed, read the document and submit your comments by the deadline.

The document can be seen on both the South Hams District Council and Ivybridge Town Council websites or a hard copy is available in the Information Centre at The Watermark.

CONTACT THE TOWN COUNCIL

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Something for everyone The auditorium at The Watermark will be buzzing over the next few months with a broad range of exciting events, including Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, a special ‘pyjama party’ showing of the ‘chick flic’ Pitch Ivybridge Town Council Perfect, comedy nights has now taken over the including Andrew management of the small Lawrence (Live at The business units on the Apollo) and Lee Hurst second floor of The (They Think Its All Over), Watermark. There are and live music from ahab, units available now at a Southern Tenant Folk reasonable rent on one Union, Beverley Craven month leases. and many more.

For a viewing or more information, contact Jonathan on 01752 892220

We’re in business!

Summer savings We have lots of reasons to have a great night out in Ivybridge. Regular cinema users can benefit from The Watermark’s loyalty card, every tenth ticket is free! Plus groups can buy ten tickets for the price of nine.

We are also introducing specials in the bar and coffee shop on food and drink, so call in and see what we have on offer.

Join us for a Fun Day! Come and see the friendly face of The Watermark at the Lions Fun Day on 6 July, 2013. We will have some exciting prizes to be won, along with information about what is going on at The Watermark.

See Lee Hurst at The Watermark in November

Christmas at The Watermark Bookings for Christmas dinners and parties are already being made. Your group, workplace, club or society can enjoy a traditional roast lunch, dinner or join us for one of our party nights with an exciting hot buffet and entertainment. Call Babs on (01752) 892220 for more details.

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Lundy Island JGP has worked on Lundy Island since 1987, engineering improvements to the island's jetty, access road, slipway and coastal defences

Engineering solutions

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orking on prestigious projects across the country and abroad has engineered a national and international reputation for an Ivybridge company's innovative consultancy services.

John Grimes Partnership (JGP), which has its office on Leonards Road, is a civil, structural, geotechnical and environmental engineering consultancy and has been offering a wide range of engineering skills and solutions to regional, national and international clients for over 25 years.

Today's roster of projects and clients – The Eden Project, The National Botanic Garden in Wales, Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth's Queen Anne's Quay sea front luxury apartments to list but a few – is a long way from the humble beginnings of a real Ivybridge business success story.

John Grimes started the partnership with Joe Hearn in 1987 as a home-based business, borrowing £425 from the bank to buy an Amstrad computer. An early project in the first year of business was work on Lundy Island, and JGP still works with the Landmark Trust on several 12

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were Narrowmore House in Costly Street (what is now McCoys convenience store), before the move to Leonards Road in 1991, where the premises have been extended to accommodate the growing business.

JGP came to prominence in 1992 when a nine-metre-wide void opened in the ground at Gunnislake, Cornwall, due to the collapse of an abandoned mine shaft and it was tasked with treating the resultant ground problems. JGP carried John Grimes out in the field

infrastructure projects on the Bristol Channel island to this day.

John's link to the town preceded the formation of JGP, when he carried out environmental work at the old gas works on Keaton Road in 1982, where the Waterside flats now stand. Other work in the town has included the Vicarage and the leisure centre, and as JGP, John has been involved in stabilisation work behind Fore Street and drainage for Ivybridge FC's ground at Erme Valley.

The partnership soon outgrew the home office, and its first premises

The collapsed shaft at Gunnislake

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JGP PROJECTS out extensive site investigation work and engineered a reinstatement of the shaft, as well as several other collapses that ensued.

“When we were called in to deal with the problems there was a great deal of fear among the local community, who were wondering where and when it would strike next,” recalls John. “Our first task, therefore, was to talk to people to reassure them that it was not as bad as feared.

The confidence that has come back to the area – there was a very real housing blight for some time because of the collapses – is a very satisfying indicator of the success of our work.”

The work in Gunnislake continues today, with JGP involved with ongoing monitoring of ground water levels.

The company's unimposing office belies the sophistication of its operation. JGP employs 30 people, who form a dedicated team which provide clients with a diversity of skills and experience for both routine and complex projects, including civil and structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, environmental scientists, material scientists, environmental geologists and experts in wind, coastal and maritime engineering.

The skills and experience of the JGP team is supported by in-house laboratory and field testing capabilities at the Leonards Road office.

JGP has won numerous awards for their work on various projects around the South West, including the Bude canal regeneration, Lundy Island, Padstow Harbour wall repairs and Eden Project.

John is rightly proud of JGP. “We are a relatively small, privately-owned con-

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sultancy, but we have a track record of delivering slick engineering solutions to complex problems,” he says.

“The range of skills and experience we have within the team, a team which has been established for a long time and which we nurture with an approved training scheme and support for staff in their professional development, mean we remain focused on providing quality services to our clients.”

“We are proud to be in Ivybridge, too, where we have everyone under one roof and we can relatively easily get to projects, whether near or far.”

John is quietly optimistic about the future for JGP. The wide range of the partnership's strengths – including coastal, flooding and environmental – means it is not reliant on one or two sectors for work, and the 'good' old British weather is another reason why JGP should have a sound future.

“A big concern is the amount of rainfall we are experiencing, and are likely to in the future, and the effect this is having, not only through flooding but also ground stability,” explained John. “It is getting wetter, and the intensity of rainfall is increasing, so water isn't draining away fast enough, leading to saturation of the ground and the risk of destabilising the ground.

“The landslip at Looe, which sadly killed an elderly lady, is a very real case of the problems that could arise, and to prevent this there will need to be engineered solutions.”

Leonards Road, Ivybridge www.johngrimes.co.uk @JohnGrimesPship

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The Eden Project

JGP carried out site investigation, geotechnical design and resident geotechnical engineering duties at the unique redevelopment of the Cornish China Clay pit.

Brixham Fish Quay JGP engineered strengthening works to the quay beneath the fish transport loading bay.

Calva Bridge, Workington As well as final phase ground investigation, JGP designed the piled underpinning of the bridge piers, with piles being designed to have the structural capacity to support the bridge through a 2m deep scour that might have undermined a bridge pier foundation.

Gdynia Way, Plymouth

Geotechnical engineering including ground investigation, advice on embankment construction and the design of an embedded pile retaining wall.

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What’s On JULY 2013

British baking A ‘British Regional Baking and Taster Day’ is the next ‘special’ at Ivybridge County Market’s on Friday, 5 July.

Members will be baking recipes that originated and are popular in various parts of the country and there will be tasters of these and other bakes for customers to try before they buy.

Ivybridge Country Market is held every Friday in the Scout Hut next to the leisure centre from 8.3011.30am.

Annual barn dance Grab your partner by the hand and lead them to the barn dance at the Donkey Sanctuary at Filham Park on Saturday, 6 July.

As well as dancing to a live band with a caller, there will also be a hog roast and a bar.

Tickets are £7 each, to be bought in advance. For more information and to book tickets, contact the Ivybridge centre on (01752) 690200.

Last Night of the Proms at Flete The Last Night of the Proms come to Flete House this month in a concert to raise money for

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.

Local soprano Janet Distin and the Light Cavalry and Salamanca Band of the Rifles will be performing in the gardens of Flete House on Saturday, 6 July. Flete is not normally open to the public, but for this special concert spectators are invited to bring a picnic, enjoy the music and join in with the singing of traditional Last Night of the Proms favourites with Music from the Movies.

Tickets cost £15 (under 16s free) and are available from South Devon Tennis Centre or from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity on 01392 492650.

Eyes down for bingo It is bingo night at The Watermark on Tuesday, 16 July, eyes down at 7.15pm. It is just £4 for 10 games, plus £1 for a flyer, with a mixture of cash and other prizes.

Raffle tickets will be on sale, too, along with refreshments.

Run by volunteers, bingo at The Watermark is in aid of the 2014 First World War commemorations.

Please note that due to licensing restrictions, no-one under the age of 18 can play.

Saturday, 6 July Ivybridge Rugby Club

Lions Club

Funday 12 NOON until 10PM

LOADS OF STALLS FUNFAIR RIDES SWINGBOATS INFLATABLE SLIDES CIRCUS SKILLS TRADITIONAL BELLY DANCERS ROYAL MARINES VOLUNTEER BAND DANCING THE CREAM OF LOCAL BANDS: THE DASTARDLYS 13SECONDS CARNIVAL OF CROWS SIX SINS TILL SUNDAY PLUS: BEER FESTIVAL ENTRY: £2 adults, £1 children, under 5s free

RELIVE YOUR EUROPEAN HOLIDAY

A CHARITY EVENING AT THE WATERMARK SHOWING ‘THE WAY’ STARRING MARTIN SHEEN INCLUDING AN INTRODUCTION BY DAVID P. SNELLING (PILGRIM)

FREE TAPAS, CANAPÉS AND A GLASS OF WINE DONATIONS OF HOLIDAY CHANGE FOR OUR ‘EUROPOT’ APPRECIATED

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Limited to 200 places, book yours today.

Tickets now on sale for £9* per ticket, available from The Watermark.

Book now on: 01752 892220 *50p booking fee applies if paying by card

The Operation Henry Trust t: 01752 892191 e: info@operationhenry.com w. www.operationhenry.com Registered Charity Number: 1085021

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What’s On calendar MONDAY 1st

SATURDAY 6th

THURSDAY 11th

South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop-in at The Watermark, 10am-12 noon Town Council Meeting 7pm, The Watermark

Ivybridge Community Mkt Glanvilles Mill, 9.30-2pm Ivybridge Fun Day 12 noon-10pm, Ivybridge Rugby Club Cricket @ Filham – 1st XI v Alphington - 2pm Last Night of the Proms for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, Flete House. Gates 6pm, performance 7-9pm Barn Dance 7pm, Donkey Sanctuary, Filham Park

The Wright Group Coffee Morning, The Sportsmans Inn 10.30am-12 noon Film @ The Watermark – The Big Wedding [15] 7.30pm – see film listings

TUESDAY 2nd Ivybridge messy play 1011.30am, Methodist Hall MS exercise group 10-11am Harbertonford Village Hall – tel 0845 602 0805

WEDNESDAY 3rd Toybox Chapel Place, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family 0-18 months group SeaMoor Children’s Centre 1-2.30pm. 01752 896356 Ivybridge Table Tennis Club Studio 2, Ivybridge CC. Juniors 6.30-8pm, open session 8-9.30pm Film @ The Watermark – Summer In February [15] 2pm & 7.30pm – see film listings opposite

THURSDAY 4th The Wright Group Coffee Morning, The Sportsmans Inn 10.30am-12 noon Film @ The Watermark – Summer In February [15] 7.30pm – see film listings opposite

FRIDAY 5th Ivybridge Country Market Scout Hut next to the Leisure Centre - 8.30-11.30am Ivybridge Work Club, 10am – 12 noon, The Watermark ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk Free Fridays at the Library Adult Learning Course: Developing confidence and self esteem Town Hall, 9am2pm, continues on 12 July.

Course Code IV3004X. More: www.devon.gov.uk/adultlearn ing or 0845 155 1014.

Young Parents Group (under 25) SeaMoor Childrens Centre 1-2.30pm Youth Leisure Night @ Ivybridge Leisure Centre 7.30-9.30pm Film @ The Watermark – Thérèse Desqueyroux [12A] 7.30pm – see film listings opposite 16

SUNDAY 7th Cricket @ Filham – Ivor Dewdney Twenty/20 Finals from 10.30am

MONDAY 8th South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop-in at The Watermark, 10am-12 noon Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee meeting 6pm, Town Hall Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen – Twelfth Night The Watermark, 7.30pm

TUESDAY 9th Ivybridge messy play 1011.30am, Methodist Hall MS exercise group 1011am Harbertonford Village Hall. Contact Nick Gratton to join – tel 0845 602 0805 Ivybridge Flower Club meeting 7.30pm, The Watermark

FRIDAY 12th Ivybridge Country Market Scout Hut next to the Leisure Centre - 8.30-11.30am Ivybridge Work Club, 10am – 12 noon, The Watermark ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk Free Fridays at the Library Young Parents Group (under 25) SeaMoor Childrens Centre 1-2.30pm Gary Streeter Constituency Advice Surgery afternoon, Town Hall. Appointments must be pre booked 01752 335666 Adult Learning Course: Developing confidence and self esteem session two (see 5 July) Film @ The Watermark – The Big Wedding [15] 7.30pm – see film listings opposite

SATURDAY 13th Ivybridge Community Mkt Glanvilles Mill, 9.30-2pm Cricket @ Filham – 2nd XI v Clyst Hydon - 2pm

SUNDAY 14th Cricket @ Filham – Club XI v Torquay - 2pm

WEDNESDAY 10th

MONDAY 15th

Toybox Chapel Place, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family 0-18 months group at SeaMoor Children’s Centre.

1-2.30pm. Call to book a place - 01752 896356 Betty’s Memory Café, The Sportsmans Inn, 2-4pm.

Frances Green 01752 893952.

Ivybridge Table Tennis Club Studio 2, Ivybridge CC. Juniors 6.30-8pm, open session 8-9.30pm Ivybridge Environmental Action Group AGM, 7.30pm, Ivybridge Town Hall Film @ The Watermark – Love is all you need [15] 2pm & 7.30pm – see film listings opposite

South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop-in at The Watermark, 10am-12 noon Give Blood Ivybridge RFC. 1.15-3.15pm & 4.45-7.15pm.

Appointments only - 0300 123 23 23 / www.blood.co.uk

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TUESDAY 16th Ivybridge messy play 1011.30am, Methodist Hall Bingo 7.15pm, The Watermark

WEDNESDAY 17th Toybox Chapel Place, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family One-day pencil and watercolour workshop (10am-4pm) Town Hall. £37.50. Tel 01752 893852.

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Wednesday 17th continued Devon Senior Voice Ivybridge Branch meeting Ivybridge Youth Centre, 10am-12 noon 0-18 months group at SeaMoor Children’s Centre.

1-2.30pm. Call to book a place - 01752 896356 Ivybridge Table Tennis Club Studio 2, Ivybridge CC. Juniors 6.30-8pm, open session 8-9.30pm

THURSDAY 18th The Wright Group Coffee Morning, The Sportsmans Inn 10.30am-12 noon

See centre pages for full programme

FRIDAY 19th Ivybridge Country Market Scout Hut next to the Leisure Centre - 8.30-11.30am Ivybridge Work Club, 10am – 12 noon, The Watermark ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk Free Fridays at the Library Young Parents Group (under 25) SeaMoor Childrens Centre 1-2.30pm The Watermark Summer Arts Festival continues see centre pages

SATURDAY 20th Ivybridge Community Mkt Glanvilles Mill, 9.30-2pm Cricket @ Filham – 2nd XI v Clyst St George - 2pm The Watermark Summer Arts Festival continues see centre pages

SUNDAY 21st The Watermark Summer Arts Festival continues see centre pages

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Friday, 19 July Tabletop Science – Wonderful Water Ivybridge Community College Science Club demonstrators from Ivybridge Community College will show and tell you about a few fascinating features of water: what it can do for us and what we can do with it!

TIME: 10am-2.30pm

Thursday, 18 July Radio writing workshop with Paul Dodgson and Friday 19th July Paul Dodgson will be running a twoday radio writing workshop with a variety of writing, listening, individual and group work.

Paul (right) is a wellknown writerproducer/director.

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Radio writing workshop Day two – 10am-4pm

Armardadrama Ivybridge and Teignmouth Community Choirs

Full of rousing choruses, catchy melodies and moving ballads, Armadadrama recounts the events of 1587/88 in a quirky cantata by award-winning composer David Haines.

An entertaining, informative and thoughtprovoking evening.

TIME: 7.30pm

IVYBRIDGE THEATRE COMPANY

COST: £5

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Saturday, 20 July Walking with Words Ivybridge Writers’ Group

Sunday, 21 July Wind in the Willows Ivybridge Theatre Company TIME: 2.30pm

Join members of the Ivybridge Library Writers’ Group on a leisurely walk beside the river to explore the richness of the English language and the range of poetry that has been evoked through water.

Try to compose some poems yourself for a public display following the walk in Ivybridge Library.

TIME: 10am-12pm COST: £3*

COST: £5

Neil Maya Quartet and the Ivybridge Community College Soul Funk Band

*Payable on the day, limited to 15 people

Writers ’ Workshop Teresa Driscoll A workshop ideal for writers looking for tips and direction on how to make the best of their short fiction. Teresa will discuss how to submit both to commercial magazines and literary competitions. The former Spotlight presenter has been a journalist, broadcaster and freelance writer for more than 25 years.

TIME: 10am-12.30pm COST: £15

Wind in the Willows Ivybridge Theatre Company A production showcasing Kenneth Grahame’s classic story of life on the Riverbank featuring Toad’s adventures with friends Ratty, Mole and Badger and arch enemies the Weasels and Ferrets. Ivybridge Theatre Company has retained the true spirit of the story whilst adding thrills, spills and humorous elements to ensure enjoyment for all ages.

TIME: 2.30pm & 7.30pm COST: £5

The Neil Maya Quartet have been thrilling audiences with their eclectic take on jazz for the past nine years having played all over the Southwest and beyond, appealing to jazz and non jazz fans alike.

The Soul Funk Band was voted best band at the college which is noted for its superb breadth and standard of extra curricular music. This 15 piece group is dedicated to reproducing some of the greatest soul, Motown and disco charts ever recorded.

TIME: 8pm COST: £8/£7 over 60s/£5 students under 18

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SATURDAY 27th

South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop-in at The Watermark, 10am-12 noon Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee meeting 6pm, Town Hall Film @ The Watermark – Byzantium [15] 7.30pm – see film listings opposite

Farmer’s Market Glanvilles Mill, 9am-1pm Monthly Handmade Craft Fair The Terrace Room Cafe, Endsleigh Garden Centre, 11am-4pm.

Cricket @ Filham – 1st XI v Stoke Gabriel - 2pm

TUESDAY 23rd

South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop-in at The Watermark, 10am-12 noon Two-day fishing course at Filham Lake @ Tues 30th.

10am-3pm, £20. Tel 01752 698315 or email comsport@ ivybridge.devon.sch.uk Shakespeare’s Globe on Screen – The Taming of The Shrew The Watermark, 7.30pm

MS exercise group 10-11am Harbertonford Village Hall – tel 0845 602 0805

WEDNESDAY 24th Toybox Chapel Place, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family Conservative Ladies’ Lunch Club meeting The Hunting Lodge, 12 for 12.30pm.

Speaker ‘Jeremiah’s Journey’.

Details (01752) 893249 Betty’s Memory Café, The Sportsmans Inn, 2-4pm.

Frances Green 01752 893952.

Cricket @ Filham – Club XI v Shrivenham - 2.30pm Ivybridge Table Tennis Club Studio 2, Ivybridge CC. Juniors 6.30-8pm, open session 8-9.30pm Film @ The Watermark – Stories We Tell [12A] 2pm & 7.30pm – see film listings

THURSDAY 25th Ivybridge Garden Association Methodist Church Hall, 7.45pm The Wright Group Coffee Morning, The Sportsmans Inn 10.30am-12 noon Film @ The Watermark – Mud [12A] 7.30pm – see film listings opposite

FRIDAY 26th Ivybridge Country Market Scout Hut next to the Leisure Centre - 8.30-11.30am Ivybridge Work Club, 10am – 12 noon, The Watermark ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk Free Fridays at the Library Gary Streeter Constituency Advice Surgery afternoon, Town Hall. Appointments must be pre booked 01752 335666 Film @ The Watermark – Mud [12A] 7.30pm – see film listings opposite facebook.com/theivybridgemagazine

MONDAY 29th

TUESDAY 30th MS exercise group 10-11am Harbertonford Village Hall – tel 0845 602 0805

WEDNESDAY 31st Plymouth Argyle Football Roadshow 10am-3pm, £10, Ivybridge CC. Call Plymouth Argyle on 01752 562561 (Ext no 4).

Join SeaMoor Children’s Centre at The Ivybridge Donkey Sanctuary Open to under 5s and their families only. Booking essential. Tel: 01752 896356.

Ivybridge Table Tennis Club Studio 2, Ivybridge CC. Juniors 6.30-8pm, open session 8-9.30pm Film @ The Watermark – Behind the Candelabra [15] 2pm & 7.30pm – see film listings opposite

‘Like’ us on Facebook and follow on Twitter @Ivybridgemag for What’s On reminders To list your event, supply details by the 12th of each preceeding month: Tel: (01752) 892220 or email details to info@ivybridgewatermark.co.uk twitter.com/ivybridgemag

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The Watermark booking office – (017 52) 892220 SUMMER IN FEBRUARY [15] Wed 3rd 2pm & 7.30pm and Thu 4th 7.30pm Set in the early 20th century amongst a group of Bohemian artists living in Cornwall, the action centres around the real life love triangle betw een British artist Alfred Munnings, his friend Gilbert Evans and the girl they both loved, Florence Carter-Wo od. Starring Dominic Cooper and Dan Stevens.

THÉRÈSE DESQUEYROUX [12A] Fri 5th 7.30pm Claude Miller's final film stars Audrey Tautou as the titular character who is desperate to escape the confines of a stifling marriage in 1920 s France. Society fails to understand Therese's anguish at her situation, which has left her with no choice but to take drastic action. The film is anchored by a perfo rmance of subtlety and depth by Tautou, who is ably matched by Gilles Lellouche as her husband.

LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED [15] Wed 10th 2pm & 7.30pm A hairdresser who has lost her hair to cancer finds out her husband is having an affair, trave ls to Italy for her daughter's wedding and meets a wido wer who still blames the world for the loss of his wife. Stars Pierce Brosnan (Danish/English) THE BIG WEDDING [15] Thu 11th and Fri 12th 7.30pm An uproarious romantic comedy abou t a charmingly modern family trying to survive a week end wedding celebration that has the potential to become a full blown family fiasco. Starring Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Susan Sarandon and Diane Keaton BYZANTIUM [15] Mon 22nd 7.30pm A mother and daughter vampire duo pretend to be sisters as they target an unsuspecting man who has just inherited the Byzantium Hotel. Stars Gemma Arterton, Jonny Lee Miller, and Tom Hollander.

STORIES WE TELL [12A] Wed 24th 2pm and 7.30pm Oscar-nominated writer/director Sarah Polley discovers that the truth depends on who’s tellin g it. Polley investigates the secrets kept by a famil y of storytellers.

As each relates their version of the famil y mythology, present-day recollections shift into nosta lgia-tinged glimpses of their mother, who depa rted too soon, leaving a trail of unanswered questions .

MUD [12A] Thu 25th and Fri 26th 7.30p m The story of a dangerous but charismatic fugitive hiding out from bounty. Discovered living on a boat in a tree by two young boys, an unlikely friendship forms as the boys struggle to help Mud escape his pursu ers whilst at the same time reunite him with his longtime love Juniper.

Starring Reese Witherspoon and Matth ew McConaughey.

BEHIND THE CANDELABRA [15] Wed 31st 2pm and 7.30pm (also 1st August) Before Elvis, before Elton John, Mado nna and Lady Gaga, there was Liberace – infamous pianist, outrageous entertainer and flamboyan t star of stage and television. The fascinating true story of a glamorous life and a tempestuous relati onship – from the glitz and glamour of the early days in Las Vegas to a very bitter and public break-up.

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Hire the Hub Did you know that the Hub can be hired for a variety of events, from workshops to meetings and conferences to coffee mornings? There is a minimal fee – contact us to find out more.

We are continually working hard on fundraising events for the Hub and welcome any fundraising ideas to assist us in raising much-needed funds for the running cost of the Hub and start-up funds for workshops to be launched from the Hub. We would like to thank everyone who voted for us for the Cornish Mutual Community South West funding, fingers crossed!

What’s On contd Dare you enter the Creepy House?

The library’s ever-popular children’s Summer Reading Challenge is launched this month. The theme is Creepy House and children, aged 4-11 years, are challenged to read six books over the summer holidays. Launch day is Saturday, 20 July, and to accept the challenge, call in between 9am and 12.45pm to sign up, collect your game board and of course your first books.

On Saturday, 27 July, there is face painting between 10am and 12 noon – how scary can you look?

Visit the library’s website for details of more fun activities over the summer holidays - devon.gov.uk/ ivybridge_library - places for some events are limited, so do book in advance.

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Weekly events at the Hub

Market days in July

Monday Every first Monday of the month there is an Age Concern drop-in clinic.

Ivybridge Child Minders Association meet every week, 10am-12 noon.

Tuesday Zoom Art Club; sessions for all ages throughout the day Thursday Artistik Storytime 0-5 years, 10am – 12.30pm. Fun and interactive storytime with storybags.

Fridays Bosom Buddies – open group for mums, 3.30-5pm

6th: Mind Body & Soul - including Dana Eyre, a local healer offering readings, and Olga Tonic, an adviser in healthy living by simple Fun Shi principles.

13th: Food Glorious Food scrumptious food and regular stalls.

A wide variety of foods including cheeses, breads, deli, cakes, brownies and gluten-free muffins. Watch out for Gribbles ‘make your own’ burger stand.

20th: Arts and Crafts Market including arts and craft workshops in the HUB and demonstrations from stallholders on the market.

For additional events and out-of-hours workshops please see the Hub window.

The Home from Home Community Hub & Community Market are in Glanvilles Mill.

their carers meets on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 12 noon. July meetings – 3rd, 10th, 17th 24th & 31st.

The Stroke Support Group is meeting on Wednesday 3rd and 17th July, 1.45-3.45pm.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme is on Thursdays, 10.3010.50am. July meetings are on 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th (inc baby signing).

Knit and Natter, a friendly group who come to the library to knit and chat, is on Thursdays 2.30-4.30pm.

Free Fridays offers two hours free computer use for those seeking work, applying for benefits, a passport or driving licence etc with support available from library staff. support, guidance and signposting for those seeking work is available at The Work Club every Friday from 10am until 12 noon in the Learning Suite.

The library’s book group for young readers aged 711, M@x’s Book Dreamers, is meeting on Monday, 1 July, 4-5pm.

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Herb growing Kids can grow their own herbs at Endsleigh Garden Centre on Sunday, 7 July.

The Kids Club free workshop, ‘Grow Your Own Herb’ is from 11am1pm and youngsters will be able to plant and take home their own herb.

Also at Endsleigh GC this month, on Sunday, 28 July, Royal Canin are holding a pet nutrition day with advice on pet care and nutrition, and on Saturday, 27 July, there is the monthly craft fair in the Restaurant Terrace Room, 11am-4pm.

Courses for all There are a host of courses this month at Growers Organic at Yealmpton.

For details and to book, visit growersorganics.com or call 01752 881180.

Courses run from 10am4.30pm unless otherwsie stated.

■ Tues 2nd - Sun 7th: Green Woodwork Chair Making. In this six-day course you learn how to

See the programme in the centre for details of events build your own greenwood chair. Cost £360.

■ Tues 9th: Herbal Body Care Course. Learn about the use of herbs in body care and make some natural body products.

Cost £45. 10am-1pm.

■ Weds 10th: Grow your own Vegetables.. A day of learning simple but successful organic methods. Cost £48.

■ Thurs 11th: Drawing for Beginners. Discover techniques so that you can draw what you really see. Cost £48.

■ Sat 13th & Sun 14th: Jewellery Making Course.

Suitable for both beginners and experienced learners.

Cost £96.

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Summer love for your body, mind and soul

Everything you need to look and feel good this summer is available in Ivybridge – why go anywhere else?

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Nail that glamour look with file and gelish on hands and feet, and have a smooth summer with their bikini, underarm and half leg wax offer.

To get the family fit for the holidays visit awardwinning Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Tone up in the gym with a personal programme designed just for you, or book one of 30 different fitness classes held every week, ranging from aerobics and aqua to Zumba®, BodyCombat™ to flexercise, hot cycling

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IF YOU WANT to look good on the beach, by the pool, or at a friend’s barbecue this summer, good news – all you need to look great and get in shape is right here in Ivybridge.

Summer is officially “the best time to lose weight”, according to local slimming expert Leanne Tancock, consultant for the Ivybridge Slimming World group,

with more than one in three people saying it’s the best time to slim.

Leanne says local people should embrace the slimming season by joining her group for a ‘summer of celebration’ as they lose weight together and get slim for their holidays.

“From food tasting parties, to challenges in preparation for the children’s holidays, we’ll be doing everything we can to get fit for the summer and have fun along the way,” says Leanne.

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You can get ready for the hotel pool, too, with a family swim session, and if you think you need to hone your swimming skills, talk to the Swimskool coordinator about arranging some private lessons.

Looking good for the summer hols is not just for the ladies. Chaps like to go away groomed and gorgeous, too, and now they can get set for summer at a new barbers in town.

Bray’s Barbers, in Clare Street, offer traditional and modern gents hairdressing in a relaxed, informal salon, with no appointments necessary.

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You will improve all aspects of physical fitness and learn techniques to aid relaxation and concentration in a supportive and friendly environment.

All ages and abilities are welcome at the group’s daytime and evening sessions.

If you are looking to shred a few pounds and inches in time for summer in a fun and friendly way, Beacon Outdoor Fitness can definitely help. BOF is an outdoor bootcamp offering interval training for all fitness levels.

There are three different sessions a week at varying times, including bodyweight exercises, boxing, hill training, circuits, resistance bands,

medicine balls, sandbells and running to name just a few. You will be guided through each and every exercise and if your personal aim is to lose weight, there is a weighing and measuring session to help keep you on track.

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clubs&groups Grow 4 Good A talk about Grow 4 Good South West by Dave Sharpe is the highlight of this month’s meeting of Ivybridge Garden Association on Thursday, 25 July, at the Methodist Church Hall, starting at 7.45pm.

There wil also be the Bloom of the Month competition, a raffle and refreshments. Meetings are free for members, visitors are charged just £1.50.

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

Final call for cast Cast members are busy with final rehearsals ahead of Ivybridge Theatre Company’s summer production this month.

The Wind in the Willows,

by Kenneth Grahame, adapted by ITC, is being staged as part of The Watermark Summer Arts Festival on Saturday, 20 July, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, and Sunday 21 July, at 2.30pm – see the centre pages for details about the festival.

Black Ivy Mysteries have several murder mysteries in the pipeline for the summer, including a 1960s/70s themed evening at the Community Hub in Glanvilles Mil on Saturday, 17 August – more details on this and other events soon.

ITC meets regularly at Chapel Place, Fore Street, on Wednesdays from 7.30pm onwards and welcome new members. July meetings are on the 3rd, 10th, 24th and 31st.

Find out more: Contact Ron Davis on (01752) 893308 or see their website www.ivybridgetheatrecompany.co.uk

French friendship French twinners marked the 40th anniversary of their link to Ivybridge on a recent stay in the town.

Members of Ivybridge Twinning Association played host to visitors from St Pierre sur Dives for a packed weekend of events, which was enjoyed by visitors and hosts alike.

Highlights included a train trip to Looe,

A great race day Despite being beaten by the bookies, six Ivybridge Probus Club members and four spouses enjoyed a perfect summer’s day at Newton Abbot races.

The group congregated at the Paddock Restaurant for a delightful lunch, with much chatter about form, jockeys and tips. Alas, after seven races, there was only one winner, but not in the least disheartened, all agreed this annual event should continue.

The June meeting saw Steve Woodcock take over as treasurer from Bob Mailling, who, after eight years of dedicated service to the club’s financial matters, has decided to hand over ‘the books’, but Bob continues as secretary.

Last month also saw deputy President Howard Webster’s quiz night. Seven teams scratched their

with glorious weather making the wander round the shops and lounging on the beach even more pleasurable, and a Gala Dinner at the The Watermark.

Next year, the association is hoping to visit St Pierre sur Dives during the commemorations for the First World War and the D-Day landings.

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heads over a wide range of questions in a closelyfought, fun competition.

Weather permitting, the annual sailing trip is due to cast off on July 1st, for destinations unknown – tide and weather usually have the final say!

Final details for the club’s 25th Anniversary celebration are now complete, with members and guests being joined by two guest speakers, MP Gary Streeter and new Ivybridge Mayor, Cllr Karen Pringle.

FIND OUT MORE: Contact Bob Mailing on (01752) 892255

Meeting with a twist It was a meeting with a difference for members of Ivybridge Flower Club at their June get together.

The meeting took the form of a ‘hands-on’ evening, but what members were not told was that the arrangements would

be judged and the winners would receive a trophy.

Three types of arrangement could be made beforehand or at the meeting – ‘Golden Memories’, an exhibit or table arrangement suitable for a birthday, and a decorated box.

The winners were: ‘Golden Memories’ – Pat Wellington; Table arrangement – Pam Sparks; and decorated box – Jacky Miles.

There was also a cryptic quiz, with a prize of a delicious box of cup cakes made by chairman Janet Weston, which was won

by Hilary Newcombe.

July’s meeting is on Tuesday, 9 July, at 7.30pm at The Watermark, when the demonstrator will be Julia Harrison, whose title is “It will make you happy”.

Visitors are welcome – the charge is £5.

FIND OUT MORE: Contact Janet Weston (01752) 894643

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INHERITANCE TAX

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t has been said that two things in life are certain, taxes and death. It is, therefore, best to plan in advance for taxes that can occur on death.

Everyone is entitled to have an estate worth £325,000 (known as the Nil Rate Band) without inheritance tax becoming payable on death. This figure includes the value of their residential property.

For a married couple or civil partners who leave everything to each other, there is no Inheritance Tax liability on first death, then on the second death a transferable allowance kicks in, creating a Nil Rate Band of £650,000.

Everything over these figures attracts Inheritance Tax at 40%; it can be slightly less if there are gifts to charities in the Will.

On a single persons estate of £450,000 there will be tax to pay of £50,000 and on a married couple or civil partner’s estate worth £900,000 there will be tax of £100,000.

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death, and significantly reduce or remove inheritance tax liability from an estate altogether.

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

by David Richardson of Richardsons Legal Services

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For couples who are not married there is no transferable allowance and consideration should be made to having a Will drawn up with a Nil Rate Band discretionary trust in it, to effectively give the same tax advantage as married couples or civil partners get.

What can we do to reduce this massive burden on our loved ones after our death? Quite a lot actually. Every case varies and there are different solutions for different cases, but very often one or two Trusts set up now can significantly reduce probate costs on

Richardsons Legal Services has offices at Langage Plymouth, is fully insured with £2.500,000 Professional Indemnity Insurance, and Public Liability Insurance.

RLS is a full member of, and regulated by The Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners, and David who qualified in 2007 with the Society, abides by the Society Code of Conduct, regularly attends seminars and meetings for Continuing Professional Development given by teaching Solicitors and Barristers.

Richardsons Legal Services has also been approved by Plymouth City Council Trading Standards, and been awarded the right to display the Trading Standards “Buy with Confidence” symbol.

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

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BY MARGERY EVANS AND CELIA RALPH

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he cold, late Spring caused wildlife to be way behind schedule, but now we are back on track. Trees are in full leaf, wild flowers bloom, many birds are rearing their second brood and insects are buzzing.

Many of us are fortunate enough to be able to spend time in our gardens, parks and countryside, but when did you last see a bumble bee or butterfly? Where have they gone?

They are in a serious decline and are a scarce sight because there is a decrease in their natural habitats due to few wild flower meadows remaining, land that is too tidy, more widespread use of pesticides and last year’s wet summer.

We can help by creating our own insect-rich garden or patio. Butterflies and bees visit flowers in search of nectar, and in return pollinate

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them. The butterflies are attracted by splashes of colour, and research has shown that they favour blue, purple, yellow and white flowers. Bees are able to push their way into foxglove flowers, but butterflies cannot do this, so they prefer short tubular or flat topped flowers on which they can feed and perch.

The type of butterfly which comes into our gardens depends on where we live, soil type, and nearby habitats – woodland, meadow or heathland. We are

more likely to see small tortoiseshell, meadow brown, speckled wood, red admiral, peacock, large and small whites, and maybe painted lady.

Each has a preferred food plant.

They are active from Spring to late Autumn, so if possible we should plan to have a selection of flowers and shrubs which provide nectar throughout the seasons. Popular plants and shrubs include aubrietia, lavender, nasturtiums, candytuft, privet hedging, Michaelmas daisy, chrysanthemums, primroses, dianthus, and of course the ‘butterfly bush’, the buddleia. Red admiral butterflies also enjoy feeding on rotten fruit, especially plums.

Providing habitats for their caterpillars is a little more difficult.

Eating your prize cabbage plants and nasturtiums is rather unpopular, but nearby stinging nettles,

brambles, holly, ivy, clover and thistles are all host plants for different varieties of caterpillars. ● Sometimes we have a message to say that there is a humming bird in a garden. Actually it is a humming bird hawk moth, an amazing little creature which frantically hovers by sweet smelling flowers while probing for nectar with its proboscis. ● Following the May article on cuckoos, the good news is that a cuckoo was heard calling in Longtimber Wood, and above in Henlake and Hanger Downs.

Next walk This month’s walk is on Thursday, 18 July, at Andrew’s Wood near Loddiswell, 10.30am1pm. For information call (01752) 892984.

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

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What would happen if you lost your mental capacity? eople don’t tend to realise the importance of Lasting Powers of Attorney until they see the effect of a loved one losing the ability to understand information and to make decisions for themselves.

take many months. In the meantime, nothing can be done in relation to your finances.

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Lasting Powers of Attorney are documents that allow a person, chosen by you, to make decisions on your behalf when you are unable to do so yourself. In other words, your chosen ‘attorneys’ can assist you in handling your paperwork and decision making when you may be unable to deal with it. This can be either decisions relating to your property and financial affairs, enabling them, for example, to pay bills and collect your pension on your behalf, or,

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alternatively, to make decisions on your health and welfare, such as what care home is most suitable for you.

I always recommend that my clients consider making a Lasting Power of Attorney. The document may never need to be used, however, if anything should happen to them, they have the peace of mind of knowing that they have chosen someone they trust to assist them without any delay or expense.

If you do not have a Lasting Power of Attorney in place and you lose your mental capacity, someone will need to make an application to the Court of Protection for a Deputyship Order.

This is likely to be very costly and can

If you would like to discuss Lasting Powers of Attorney in more detail, please contact Katherine Millman (a solicitor specialising in Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney) at Howard & Over Solicitors.

by Katherine Millman of Howard & Over Solicitors

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TAKE BETTER

Photos

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

BY DAVID RAYNER OF IVYBRIDGE AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB

OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHS of flowers can be tricky to take when it’s windy, even more so in inclement weather; droplets of water and early morning mist can add atmosphere of course, but we don’t all want to get wet knees before breakfast.

Indoor, still-life photography is very relaxing, with plenty of options to involve family members – here is a really simple way of making an interestingly different photograph that you will find fun to try.

Outside, we’d often be struggling to get a high enough shutter speed for sharp flower pictures in even the slightest breeze, but indoors nothing will move about, and this allows some creative options.

For the type of image shown here, I’ll wait for darkness then set the camera for a 10 or 20

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second exposure in Shutter Priority mode, sometimes called ‘TV’ or ‘S’. The camera needs to be fixed steady of course, preferably on a tripod. Then I’ll simply use a small torch and quickly flash it on and off at a few of the flower heads and anything else I want to see exposed in the image. One does need to be speedy and not hold the torch too long in any one

place, but normally the camera will not record your hand at all.

Be careful not to shine the torch towards the camera, as this will spoil the image.

Generally this sort of image needs a little background illumination to encourage the camera to set a useful aperture automatically. For this photo, I put on the TV, which is where the pretty blue/purple cast came from.

Background lighting does help provide a low-level exposure to the other objects in the scene, and also makes experimentation a little easier.

However, another method can give you many seconds, even minutes, to work on the image. Almost complete darkness is required, but other than that, simply set the camera to ‘Manual’ and adjust the aperture to the largest f-number (smallest

aperture) and the shutter speed to whatever time desired for the number of torch flashes you wish to use. Depending on the camera type, you may also need to set the focus manually.

If you wish, you could be really creative and instead of a high fnumber, set the aperture for a small depth of field to blur parts of the scene. With this method, you will need to carefully experiment to achieve the right length of time spent with the torch on each flower, but you do get a much longer time to play with the torch, even allowing time for different coloured sweet wrappers to colour the beam.

Next time there’s nothing interesting on the telly why not have a go – you will be surprised at the many different results you can achieve, and you don’t have to tell how you did it!

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South Hams Physio offer these modern technologies and evidenced-based treatments to promote health and wellbeing, and are experts in their field. Nikki Smith, founder and expert FES therapist, says: “The results of using FES with weak and paralysed muscles really are amazing and can aid recovery after stroke, brain injury, spinal injury and MS.” Passionate about promoting health and wellbeing within their local community, South Hams Physio offer FREE advice and signposting at the Ivybridge Community Market. Meet them at the next Market on 6 July, 10am-1pm.

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By Jane Hitchings BVSc MRCVS – veterinary surgeon

Pets’corner Pet advice from Woodlands Veterinary Group Occasionally I give talks to schoolchildren of various ages. The talk may be to infants about what it is to be a vet and caring for your pets, or to sixth formers making career choices.

Recently, I spent a couple of hours talking to 60 children aged between five and seven at a nearby primary school, who had been studying animals and had been introduced to the notion of responsible pet ownership by learning about the RSCPA’s five freedoms for animals.

I arrived well-stocked with surgical gowns, hats, gloves and masks to dress up in and some toy animals for demonstration. I took a surgical kit, drapes, anaesthetic tubes and masks, a big plastic flea and lots of “yukkie” posters.

I talked about caring for pets both when they are well and when they are sick. The children asked lots of questions and I heard lots of stories about their pets. But when I

BEING A VET got to ask: “Do you know why you should get your pet neutered?”I was met by silence and a sea of blank faces. “Who has heard of the terms castration and spaying?” received a similar response. No farmer’s sons or daughters in this class then, I thought.

I considered whether it was appropriate for me to tell these little innocents about the birds and the bees; surely that is not my job? Then I had a brainwave. “Think of it as a mathematical problem,” I said. “If one female cat can have a litter of five kittens every six months and those kittens have five kittens every six months and so on... how many cats will this animal have produced in two years?” “Wow, what a lot of kittens!” they said. I was then able to explain that neutering meant surgery to make the pet unable to have babies and prevent this exponential growth in population.

The children loved the mock operation and queued up to don surgical dress and use the surgical instruments to spey Dogwog, my daughter’s cherished childhood toy. Bluey, the stuffed cat, got micro chipped and the class enjoyed scanning him. However, the highlight of the talk was when I bandaged a little boy’s arm with safari print conforming bandage. They all wanted one and I soon used up all my bandages.

I think that the children got the message that a pet is a sentient being with needs and is for life, not to be discarded when it is old or ill or no longer fun.

When the bell for the end of period rang, we spilled outside and the children crowded round and continued to ask questions or tell me stories about their own pets until it was time for me to leave to do evening surgery – and restock my case with bandages!

Woodlands Veterinary Group is on Cornwood Road, Ivybridge, and offers a friendly veterinary service for all your pets. See their advert on page 4

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SPORT

SPORTS CLUB/TEAM REPORTS Send your team’s reports to sport@theivybridgemagazine.co.uk The deadline is the 15th of the month

Dodgeball for heart charity

T20 RAZZMATAZZ ● cricket THE BISH, BASH, bosh of T20 cricket comes to Filham Park this month when Ivybridge Cricket Club hosts the Ivor Dewdney T20 Finals Day on Sunday, 7 July.

The action begins at 10.30am and continues into the afternoon. There will be all the usual T20 razzmatazz along with raffles and games for the kids. Weather permitting, the barbecue will be working all day to maintain a supply of Gribble’s bangers and burgers to hungry spectators.

“This is a great day out for all the family,” said club treasurer Jon Sparkes. “The essence of T20 cricket is that it is non-stop action, which makes it especially appealing to youngsters.”

Both Ivybridge sides have made great starts to the season, with chairman Steve Ansell delighted to see the 1st and 2nd XIs more than hold their

own in higher leagues. “Whilst we are doing well on the pitch, we would really welcome more support,” says Steve.

“The standard of cricket has never been higher and, with refreshments available and free entry to all matches, Ivybridge residents can have a really good free afternoon’s entertainment.”

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Vets keep up hectic schedule A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL Vets’ Open at the end of May started a hectic period for the vets’ section at Wrangaton GC, writes captain Len Simpson.

Golfers from all over Devon and Cornwall supported this season’s event, with 110 competitors teeing up to take on the challenge offered by the unique course.

Wrangaton Vets’ ‘rising stars’ Julian Mitchell (39 pts) and Robin Davies (37 pts) showed what could be done in blustery conditions, but they were eclipsed by Boringdon Park’s John Manicom, the overall winner with 40 points.

A few days later saw the return match with the popular Warren Golf Club, resulting in a very satisfying 4½ to 1½ victory, featuring a superb 6 and 5 triumph for Paul Dunkley and Bob Andrews.

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cult, windy conditions. The delighted victor was John Fox, net 65 off a 27 handicap, ahead of Robin Davies, 68 off 19, and club president, Bill Purser.

A 150-mile round trip to Great Torrington proved well worth it with a great day of competitive golf in all six matches, with, in the end, home advantage just holding sway as Torrington completed a 4 to 2 victory.

Hot on the heels of the Torrington marathon, the section’s hardiest vets took on Thurlestone, coming away with a brilliant 5½ to a ½ victory.

Twelve teams contested the Yellow Ball competition, an event devised by indomitable competitions secretary Maurice Mercy. Old campaigners Tony Dart, Terry Tyler, and Bob Andrews – average age 72 – took the win with 116 points, with, way back in second place with 103 points, young(ish) pretenders Dave Rogers, Brian Oliver, and John Shepherd.

IVYBRIDGE BROWNIES held a dodgeball tournament to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

1st Ivybridge challenged 2nd Ivybridge to the matches and through individual sponsorship the girls raised a terrific £313 for the foundation.

Nine-year-old Jessie has written this short report on the tournament for her Writer badge: “We (2nd Ivybridge Brownies) did against 1st Ivybridge Brownies, for the British Heart Foundation.

The first mini tournament game was 2nd Ivybridge Brownies Rabbit Six vs. 1st Ivybridge Brownies Hedgehog Six. “There were 12 games, then we got a little break where we could buy cakes and drinks. Then we played another 12 games and after that we heard the results.

In third place was 2nd Squirrels (my six). In second place was 1st Squirrels. And... in first place was 2nd Rabbits.”

Do you live, or have you ever lived, in care?

A DEVON-BASED arts group wants to hear from people who are, or have been, in care for a short documentary film.

Called Missing From Home, the film by Encounters Arts will share personal stories from people who have lived or are still living in care and in particular how this experience affects their relationship to the idea of ‘home’.

The film will be used to highlight the affects of living in care, with a view to bringing about positive changes in the provision of care.

People of any age can take part.

If you would like to get involved, contact Ben Yeger by email ben@encounters-arts.org.uk or call 07977 449901. All contact is be confidential.

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