The Ivybridge magazine - July 2015

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JULY 2015 | ISSUE 054

ERMINGTON | CORNWOOD | MOORHAVEN | LEE MILL | BITTAFORD | WRANGATON | AVONWICK | UGBOROUGH

WHAT’S ON

Comprehensive events diary Films @ The Watermark

IVY LADIES ARE CHAMPIONS NETBALL TEAM WIN DIVISION IN FIRST SEASON

YOUNGSTERS’ FOREST ADVENTURE

CLUBS & GROUPS SCHOOL REPORTS SPORT WELLNESS COMMUNITY NEWS

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BIRTHDAY BANNER CELEBRATES CHURCH LIFE Sixty squares, 60 activities, 60 years - P5

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Ivybridge set to get active

A party of young Ivybridge residents, lead by the town’s deputy mayor Anthony Khong, was halted on the Ivy Bridge by Ermington Parish Council chairman John Kerslake during the re-enactment of the ‘Battle of the Bridge’ on Saturday, 20th June, 2015. The ceremony re-creates the ageold ‘Battle’ between Ivybridge and Ermington parishes, when the residents of Ivybridge had 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.

Ivybridge residents have the chance to try their hand at a host of new sports and activities this month.

Active Ivybridge, on Sunday, 5th July, is a fun, day-long event running from 11am until 5pm in the centre of town where people of all ages will be able to have a go at loads of different sports and activities, including table tennis, zumba, volleyball, tennis, football and running. î Find out more by seeing the advert on page 10 or go to facebook.com/activeivybridge

CHARITY’S CAKE SALE SHOWCASE The sun shone on the Young Devon Great British bake sale on Tuesday, 16th June, which was held to raise awareness of how the charity supports young people.

Young Devon exists to change the odds in favour of young people. It delivers over 13,500 sessions with young people, has found accom-

modation for 386 young vulnerable people, gives advice and support to 2,400 young people through YES centres and delivers over 4,000 hours of counselling. î Find out about the charity’s work at www.youngdevon.org, facebook.com/youngdevonofficial and on Twitter @youngdevon

VOLUNTEER MENTORS NEEDED TO HELP YOUNG CARERS - SEE PAGE 5

Deadlines for August 2015 Ad booking: Mon, 13th July Editorial: Weds, 15th July Delivered: From 28th July

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Christian Aid thanks The organisers of Christian Aid Week 2015 for Ivybridge, Harford and Bittaford would like to thank everyone who contributed to raising the grand total of £6,000.11p for Christian Aid. î Find out about the work of Christian Aid by visiting www.christianaid.org.uk

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? An exhibition of floral paintings, inspired by seasonal plants and flowers grown in local gardens and fields, has opened.

Local artist Amanda Pellatt’s work is on show in the Atrium Gallery at The Watermark until 29th August. Amanda’s paintings are described as impressionist and the marks are made by a palette knife on handmade canvas.

This series started with a bunch of mixed flowers from Ivybridge WI market. “I love finding unarranged colour in nature. I hope people enjoy viewing the paintings, and are inspired to create their own bouquets.”

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Sixty squares, representing 60 church-related activities to celebrate 60 years – that was the challenge Ivybridge Methodist Church goers Joy and Chrissie set themselves as a unique way to mark their 60th birthdays last year.

The fruit of their endeavour is a stunning banner (pictured), measuring over three metres tall and nearly two metres wide, which now proudly hangs in the church.

Each panel represents an aspect of life at the church, such as services and festivals, the activities held there, and community groups which the church supports. The Reverend, Ralph Ward, is even immortalised with his own panel!

The panels were made be volunteers representing each activity and event, which were then returned to Joy and Chrissie who spent several weeks sewing them together and putting the finishing touches to the banner.

Stepping out to beat breast cancer Ivybridge shoe shop Footnote is putting its best foot forward to help raise funds for breast cancer charity Bosombuddiesuk.

Proprietors Pat White and Rose Clapcott were delighted to help when the charity put out a request for people to help to sell its trainers, and ‘boob ambassador’ Pauline Giles, founder and breast cancer survivor, visited the shop to launch the range.

One-in-8 women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, so reach-

ing out at a young age, instilling the habit of checking themselves, is vital.

Bosombuddiesuk trainers come in sizes 4-8, are extremely comfortable, and cost £24.99. They are available at Footnote Ivybridge in Glanvilles Mill and all profits go towards helping a small charity to save lives.

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Volunteer mentors are urgently needed to support young carers.

The Bright Futures Project is looking for enthusiastic people to provide one-to-one support to young carers aged 14-17.

Young carers provide practical and emotional support for a relative and often miss out on opportunities that other young people enjoy. Mentoring enables a young carer to take regular breaks from caring, try new activities and have fun.

If you are a good listener and can commit to meeting with a young carer for a couple of hours every fortnight, the project would like to hear from you. No specific experience is required, and training and support will be provided. î For further details and an information pack, contact Jessica Lacey on 07494 421036 or email her at jessica@carewise.org.uk

Ivybridge Leisure Centre’s third indoor triathlon in aid of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is taking place on Sunday, 6th September, 2015.

The sprint distance course consists of a 752 metres swim, 20k cycle and a 5k run. It is designed to make full use of the centre’s facilities, utilising the indoor pool, purpose-built spinning studio and treadmills in the gym.

There will also be a duathlon for anyone who does not want to get wet but still test their fitness.

“We are so excited that the Ivybridge Leisure Centre is holding their successful triathlon again this year,” said community fundraiser at St Luke's Hospice, Plymouth, Rebecca Bristow. “We have always had such great support from the staff and customers at the centre, but we want to encourage even more to take part this year!”

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IN HARMONY FOR HOSPICE WORKSHOP WONDERS

Members of Ivybridge Flower Club were asked to bring three tin cans, a bunch of orange or yellow roses and some foliage to June’s meeting, which took the form of an imposed workshop.

When they arrived they found that they also had a pack of red and purple midallino sticks, some red and purple hessian and the same coloured wires. They were asked to create an exhibit using some or all of these items and the resulting designs were all very different. Pam Sparks organised the evening and complimented members on their work.

The demonstrator at this month’s meeting at The Watermark is Marilyn Prout and her title will be “Would you believe it?”.

Meetings begin at 7.30pm and visitors are welcome, £5.

FIND OUT MORE: Contact club chairman, Janet Weston, tel: (01752) 894643.

SUMMER TIME WHODUNNIT Ivybridge Theatre Company’s next production. Cards on the Table by Agatha Christie will be performed at The Watermark on Friday 14th and 15th August, starting at 7.30pm on both nights.

The play is a typical ‘whodunnit’: the scene is set with Mr Shaitana, a rather strange and wealthy collector of objets d’art, hosting a dinner party for six people. A 6

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WORK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN After a pleasant lunch at the Smithaleigh Hotel, President of Ivybridge Probus Club Michael Bailey was pleased to announce the recent marriage of Michael Holman to Val Mulchrone. Members offered their congratulations with a round of applause.

This was followed with the announcement that a former member’s widow and a retired member were making good progress after hospitalisation.

Michael then introduced the guest speaker, Peter Brooks.

The subject of his talk was egyptology, or more precisely, the archeology of Egypt in the bronze age, circa 2,500BC. It is widely known that the Egyptians were master builders – the Pyramids and Valley of Kings are probably their best known building legacy – but how were the many statues and obelisks made?

Peter took members through the archeological study that has gone in to finding answers to this conundrum, with the consensus now that only gemstones could have been used for cutting the hard igneous rock of which they were made to produce such beauty, smoothness and intricacy of these objects.

The club’s next meeting will be on the first Tuesday in July.

FIND OUT MORE: Contact secretary Bob Mailing on 01752 892255.

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Members of the Ivybridge U3A Choir present a cheque for £1,162.11 to St. Luke’s Hospice Plymouth. The money was raised at their hugely successful Spring Charity Concert held in Ivybridge Methodist Church in May. The U3A’s July meeting will be held in The Watermark on Monday, 20th July, starting at 2 pm. The speaker will be Eileen Line on “my work as a TV and film extra”.

Members of Erme WI, Ivybridge joined in a group picnic at Cornwood to celebrate the Centenary of the institute. Joan Trethowan cut the cake and everyone sang “Jerusalem” finishing off a very successful and enjoyable event.

murder is committed of course, but there are many red herrings and skeletons in the cupboard before the Superintendent can lay his “cards on the table”!

Tickets are on sale now from The Watermark box office, price £7 and £6 for concessions.

ITC meet at Chapel Place, Fore Street, every Wednesday at 7.30pm; in July its meetings are on 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.

If you have any interest in performing arts or even helping back-stage, for example cos-

tumes, set-making, lighting and sound, the club would love to hear from you.

Annual membership is £15 for over 16s.

FIND OUT MORE: Contact Ron Davis on 01752 893308 or visit ivybridgetheatrecompany.co.uk

Send us your club’s report We’d be happy to include a report from your club/group in future issues. See page three for our contact details.

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Curlews class at Stowford School were given the opportunity to think more deeply about how and why people raise money for charity when they spent some time with Sam and Richard Lander Stow, parents of a child in the class.

Richard Lander Stow has been raising funds for a range of charities close to his heart since his wife Sam was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. He does this by taking part in a range of physical challenges for sponsorship, including running events and triathlons.

Richard competes in fancy dress and brought in his costumes to show the children, as well as his medals.

Sam also talked to the children about the times when she had been ill, explaining that for one period she was in bed in hospital for six months and the children could only visit her when they were healthy.

Sam and Richard Lander Stow with Dylon, Kristian, Evie, Alex, Maddy and Hannah

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The children of Woodlands Park Primary School supported Children’s Hospice South West by participating in a ‘Wacky Wardrobe Day’. The pupils raised funds by dressing as wacky as possible.

Cakes provided by the school’s teaching assistants were on sale

Children from Years 3 and 4 at Stowford School had the chance to travel 2,000 years back in time and join the mighty Roman Army in their bid to conquer the primitive Celts.

Olly Martin, a soldier from the Roman Exeter Garrison, took the youngsters under command for a day and explained what the life of a Roman Soldier was like and why the Army was such a formidable force at the time. The pupils looked at equipment, rations and tools that soldiers were issued with. They also had the

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and the children clearly enjoyed munching these delicious delights.

The children were proud to know they were helping other children in their local area. The school raised a fantastic amount for the charity.

Mrs Kelly (pictured with some pupils), who has been organising

all the charity events for the school over the past 20 years is leaving Woodlands Park, to explore other avenues. Everybody at the school would like to thank her for all her dedicated hard work in ensuring that numerous charities have benefited from many donations.

The children of Manor Primary have fantastic new sports kit thanks to sponsorship from a local business.

The school now has a full set of smart polo shirts and hoodies courtesy of HotSpring Southwest, which means the school’s sports teams now enter competitions and events looking smart and ready to do their best!

Some of the school’s sports stars are pictured modelling the new kit on the school’s playing field prior to a recent rounders tournament.

chance to hone their bow and sling shot skills and get a taste of Roman Army discipline, which included marching.

They learnt how to make the famous testudo (tortoise) formation and then put it into practise when they advanced on a group of Celtic rebels (members of staff) who hurled missiles in the form of foam balls. It brought home to the children why the Romans were successful as they worked as a team to force the rebels back until there was no more room to retreat.

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@ The Watermark Box office – (01752) 892220 ivybridgewatermark.co.uk Tickets £6 / £5 concs (unless otherwise stated)

TOP QUARTET’S HARFORD CONCERT TO SUPPORT THREE LOCAL CHARITIES One of the UK’s finest professional chamber music ensembles is set to perform at Harford Church, near Ivybridge, in a concert that will benefit three local charities.

The Benyounes String Quartet are returning to the little moorland church at Harford on Thursday, 9th July, with the concert starting at 7.30pm.

Familiar with playing the country’s leading classical concert halls, they love returning to the church at Harford, where they have performed on six previous occasions. “We have so many memories of playing in this beautiful church,” says violinist Zara Benyounes, “which has such wonderful acoustics.”

Zara and her colleagues are also delighted to assist in raising

What’s On in July money for local charities, with three nominated to benefit this year’s concert.

“Due to the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to give a guaranteed amount to three good causes,” said concert organiser Robert Howell. “The church itself will benefit, together with St Luke’s Hospice and Families For Children adoption agency.”

The Benyounes Quartet will be playing works by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Ravel.

Full details, including tickets and the option of a post-concert supper at nearby Lukesland House, can be obtained from Robert Howell on 01752 896011.

WAR YEARS’ MUSIC AT BIG BAND CONCERT Enjoy Big Band sounds in the lovely gardens of Flete House at a special concert to raise money to support serving and retired soldiers and their families.

The Salamanca Big Band will be playing Big Band sounds from the 1920s to the 1950s on Saturday, 18th July. Concentrating on the dance music of the 1939-45 War Years, the concert will also feature the band’s own talented vocalist Leila Jones.

Gates open at 2pm, with the band striking up at 3pm.

The concert will raise money for ABF - The Soldiers’ Charity, which provides lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families.

Tickets are £15 (under 16s free) and are available from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity on 01392 492650 or via southwest@soldierscharity.org. They are also on sale at South Devon Tennis Centre, Ivybridge, Luscombe Maye Estate Agents, Yealmpton, Pickles Hardware Shop, Modbury, and Tubbs Pharmacy, Newton Ferrers.

THEATRE AND OPERA AT THE WATERMARK Bizet’s Carmen is being shown live by satellite from English National Opera on Wednesday, 1st July, at 7.30pm. A passionate tale of lust, seduction and betrayal, no other opera boasts as popular a following as Bizet’s Carmen. Set during the dying days of Franco’s Spain, Calixto Bieito’s acclaimed production of this must-see opera has been enjoyed by audiences across Europe.

Everyman, live by satellite from National Theatre,is being screened on Thursday, 16th July, at 7pm. BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production of one of English drama’s oldest plays.

The Merchant of Venice, live by satellite from Royal Shakespeare Company, hits The Watermark’s big screen on Wednesday, 22nd July, at 7pm. In the melting pot of Venice, trade is God. With its ships plying the globe, the city opens its arms to all – as long as they come prepared to do business and there is profit to be made.

Tickets £15/14 from The Watermark - see their advert on the back page for how to buy your tickets.

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THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL [PG] Wed 1st 2pm Thu 2nd & Fri 3ed 7.30pm. With only a single remaining vacancy – posing a room predicament for two fresh arrivals – Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel. All star cast. 122 mins.

THE SALVATION [15] Wed 8th 7.30pm & Fri 10th 2pm. In 1870s America, a peaceful American settler kills his family's murderer, unleashing the fury of a notorious gang leader.

Betrayed by fellow townspeople him, he’s forced to hunt down the outlaws alone. 92 mins.

A PIGEON SAT ON A BRANCH REFLECTING EXISTANCE [12A] Thu 9th 2pm & 7.30pm. A story centered on a pair of traveling salesmen who peddle novelty items. 100 mins.

HOT TUB TIME MACHINE 2 [15] Fri 10th 7.30pm. The hot tub time machine is fired up in an attempt to get back to the past. But it inadvertently lands in the future and now they have to alter the future in order to save the past - which is really the present. 93 mins.

WILD TALES [15] Thu 16th 2pm. Six short stories involving distressed people. 122 mins.

GOOD KILL [15] Fri 17th 2pm & 7.30pm. A family man begins to question the ethics of his job as a drone pilot. 100 mins.

SPONGE BOB SQUARE PANTS MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER [U] Wed 22nd & Thu 23rd 10.30am. When a diabolical pirate above the sea steals the secret Krabby Patty formula, SpongeBob and his nemesis Plankton must team up to get it back. 93 mins. Tickets: £5.

FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (1967) [U) The original starring Julie Christie, Terrence Stamp and Alan Bates. 169 mins.

WHILE WE’RE YOUNG [15] Thu 23rd 2pm & 7.30pm. A middle-aged couple's career and marriage are overturned when a disarming young couple enter their lives. With Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts. 97 mins.

HOME [U] Fri 24th 10.30am & Wed 29th 10.30am. Oh, an alien on the run from his own people, lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own. 94 mins.

FOCUS [15] Fri 24th 2pm & 7.30pm. In the midst of veteran con man Nicky's latest scheme, a woman from his past - now an accomplished femme fatale - shows up and throws his plans for a loop. Starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie. 102 mins.

CINDERELLA [2015] Tue 28th 2pm & 7.30pm, Thu 30th & Fri 31st. 10.30am. When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. But Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger.

Starring Cate Blanchett 113 mins THE FALLING [15] Wed 29th 2pm & 7.30pm.

1969 at a strict English girls' school. After a tragedy occurs at the school, a mysterious fainting epidemic breaks out threatening the stability of all involved. With Maxine Peake and Maisie William. 100 mins.

SUITE FRANCAISE [15] Thu 30th 2pm & 7.30pm. During the early years of German occupation of France in World War II, romance blooms between Lucile Angellier, a French villager and Bruno von Falk, a German soldier.

AMERICAN SNIPER [15] Fri 31 July 2pm & 7.30pm Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind. 132 mins The Ivybridge magazine

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How does your garden grow? An exhibition of floral paintings by local artist Amanda Pellatt opens in the Atrium Gallery at The Watermark on Saturday, 27th June and runs until 29th August.

Saturday 27th June Farmers Market. 9am-1pm.

Glanville’s Mill, Ivybridge.

Fairtrade meeting 10.30-11.30am at the Wesley Cafe, Ivybridge Methodist Church.

Ivybridge Art & Craft Society Exhibition and Sale. 10am-4.30pm, Scout hut next to the leisure centre.

Film @ The Watermark - Annie [PG] 115mins. 10.30am.

Plymouth Armed Forces Day. 10am-5pm. Plymouth Hoe.

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What’s On Calendar Monday 29th June Film @ The Watermark - The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [PG] 2pm.

Tuesday 30th June Messy Play. 10-11.30am. Methodist Church. Suitable for under 5s and their families. 01752 896356.

Meet @ 'The Mill' The Famous Lee Mill, 10.30am-12noon. Come along with friends or by yourself for some friendly chat and company.

Details: 01752 691100.

Film @ The Watermark - The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [PG] 122mins. 7.30pm.

Wednesday 1st July 0-18 Months Group 1-2.30pm.

SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Details: Tel. 01752 896356.

LIVE @ The Watermark - Carmen

by Bizet Live by Satellite from ENO. See The Watermark column - p 11.

Film @ The Watermark - The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [PG] 122mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Quiz night at The Sportsman’s Inn, Exeter Road Thursday 2nd July Bosom Buddies 1.30-2.30pm.

Breast feeding support at SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Details: Tel. 01752 896356.

Knit & Natter 2.30-4pm, The Famous Lee Mill. Join judith every Thursday - book your FREE space now, 01752 691100.

Evening Lecture: ‘Syon Abbey at Six Hundred’ 7pm by Dr Eddie Jones, Associate Professor in English Medieval Literature and Culture, University of Exeter. £5.

Details & to book: Tel. 01548 830832, email. abi@dra.uk.net or visit www.devonruralarchive.com Film @ The Watermark - The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [PG] 122mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Friday 3rd July Young Parents 12noon-1.30pm.

SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Details: Tel. 01752 896356.

Green Pastures coffee bar with lots H of toys. Bittaford Methodist Church. 10am-noon.

Lee Mill Toddlers Together 10am12noon. For 0-5 year olds and parents/carers. £1per session. Lee Mill Church Hall. Details: Tel. 07971 435728.

Film @ The Watermark - The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [PG] 122mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Saturday 4th July Town Councillor surgery 10.3011.30am, coffee shop at The Watermark. See page 19.

Ivybridge Fun Day & Beer Festival 12noon-midnight.

Ivybridge Rugby Club. See page 34.

Cantores Chamber Choir in Concert 7.30pm. Cornwood Church. Tickets £10. Details: 01752 837441.

Big Beach Picnic Saltram House, 10am-5pm. Beach games, sandpits and deckchairs in the Garden. Free event, although normal admission charges apply. Booking is not required. Details: saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk or Tel. 01752 333500.

4th July Celebration Party at The Sportsman’s Inn, Exeter Road.

Fantastic Elvis tribute, good beer in abundance and a BBQ.

Free parking Admission £2 Children free

HOLBETON VILLAGE FETE Mothecombe House Saturday 11th July 12-5pm Stalls // Games // Live music // Dog agility demonstrations Pimm’s & beer tent // Crepes // Ices Falafels & vegetarian wraps // Burgers & pulled pork Home-made cream teas in Mothecombe House Grand draw in aid of All Saints Holbeton at 4.30pm 12

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LIVE @ The Watermark - Nikki Kitt - Psychic medium Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets £10.

Monday 6th July Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee 6pm.

Ivybridge Town Hall.

Tuesday 7th July Royal British Legion Pop In 10am-1pm, The Watermark.

Information, advice and guidance for serving members of the Armed Forces, Reservists, Veterans and their families.

Meet @ ‘The Mill’ The Famous Lee Mill, 10.30am-12noon. Come along with friends or by yourself for some friendly chat and company.

Details: 01752 691100.

Wednesday 8th July 0-18 Months Group 1-2.30pm.

SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Details: Tel. 01752 896356.

Film @ The Watermark - The Salvation [15] 92mins. 7.30pm.

The Watermark. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Thursday 9th July Bosom Buddies. 1.30-2.30pm.

Breast feeding support at SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Details: Tel. 01752 896356.

Knit & Natter 2.30-4pm, The Famous Lee Mill. Join judith every Thursday - book your FREE space now, 01752 691100.

Film @ The Watermark - A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence [15] 100mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

The Benyounes String Quartet Harford Chruch, 7.30pm. Concert for local charities. See page 11.

Friday 10th July Green Pastures coffee bar with lots of toys. Bittaford Methodist Church. 10am-noon.

Gary Streeter Advice Surgery Ivybridge Town Hall. Appointments only. Please call 01752 335666.

Scandal and Romance 6.30pm.

Saltram House. Playful evening bringing the Parker family’s past scandals and romantic associations to life with actors and narration. £12. Booking essential. Details & to book call 01752 333500 or email. saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk Young Parents 12noon- 1.30pm.

SeaMoor Children’s Centre. For more information Tel. 01752 896356.

Lee Mill Toddlers Together 10am12noon. For 0-5 year olds and parents/carers. £1per session. Lee Mill Church Hall. Details: Tel. 07971 435728.

Film @ The Watermark - The Salvation [15] 92mins. 2pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Film @ The Watermark - Hot Tub Time Machine 2 [15] 93mins.

7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Saturday 11th July Holbeton Village Fete Mothecombe House, Mothecombe, 12-5pm. Free parking, admission £2, children free.

See the advert on page 12.

St Pedroc’s Church Fete 2-5pm.

The Manor, Vicarage Road, South Brent. Tradition stalls, bouncy castle, archery, pony rides, donkeys, children’s sports, beer tent, barbeque, cream teas, cake etc.

Contributions from many village organisations, including live music.

Lyndy Lou The Sportsman’s Inn, Exeter Road. Back by popular demand - fantastic sounds and a great entertainer!

Summer Concert - ‘A Night at the Opera’ 7.30pm. Brent singers, at Rattery Village Hall. A selection of uplifting opera choruses, along with solo and group pieces from members of the choir. Details: barwintersgill@gmail.com Monday 13th July Ivybridge Flower Club 7.30pm.

The Watermark. See page 6.

Ivybridge Rugby Club. 1:15-3:15pm & 4:45-7:15pm. For information visit www.my.blood.co.uk or Tel. 0300 123 23 23.

Tuesday 14th July Meet @ ‘The Mill’ The Famous Lee Mill, 10.30am-12noon. Come along with friends or by yourself for some friendly chat and company.

Details: 01752 691100.

Guided Tour of Shilstone House and Grounds 2pm. Led by resident archaeologist Abi Gray and followed by cream tea at the DRA. Tickets £15 each to include the tea.

Booking is essential - email. abi@dra.uk.net or Tel. 01548 830832.

Wednesday 15th July 0-18 Months Group 1-2.30pm.

SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Details: Tel. 01752 896356.

Thursday 16th July Bosom Buddies 1.30-2.30pm.

Breast feeding support at SeaMoor Children’s Centre. For more information Tel. 01752 896356.

EAT

The Sportsman’s serves food everyday between 11.30am-2pm & 5-9pm (8pm Sundays).

We offer a choice of menus with a selection of daily specials. Our food is always freshly prepared using locallysourced ingredients whenever possible.

Our menus are allegen aware and we endeavour to meet all your dietary needs.

DRINK

The Sportsman’s is a traditional olde worlde pub where the values of a bygone age – good service with the personal touch – can still be found.

Our extensively stocked bar caters for all tastes, from local real ales to continental lagers, fine wines to spirits.

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The Sportsman’s hosts some of the best entertainment in the area.

Regular events include comedy, live music, tribute acts, karaoke, quizes and charity fundraising evenings.

See the What’s On section for entertainment coming up this month, and visit our website for regular updates to our programme.

STAY

The Sportsman’s also boosts a 14 bedroom hotel. Our comfortable rooms range from twin, double and family rooms to our luxurious, romantic four-poster!

All rooms have en-suite bath or shower rooms, complimentary tea and coffee and local spring water. A full English breakfast is included in our prices and there is free parking for residents.

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Friday 17th July Ivybridge Business Breakfast Meeting 8.30-10am. The Watermark. £8 including breakfast and guest speaker. For details visit www.swdevonbusinessnetworking. org.uk and book by contacting libby.shore@swlaw.co.uk Green Pastures coffee bar with lots of toys. Bittaford Methodist Church. 10am-noon.

Young Parents 12noon-1.30pm.

SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Details: Tel. 01752 896356.

Lee Mill Toddlers Together 10am12noon. For 0-5 year olds and parents/carers. £1per session. Lee Mill Church Hall. Details: Tel. 07971 435728.

Film @ The Watermark - Good Kill [15] 100mins. 2pm & 7.30pm.

See The Watermark column - page 11.

Saturday 18th July Councillor surgery 10.30-11.30am, The Watermark. See page 19.

Big Band Concert featuring the Salamanca Band of The Rifles.

Flete House. Gates open 2pm, concert starts 3pm. In aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. See page 11.

Summer BBQ 8pm. Ivybridge Rugby Club. For information contact Paul Rowley on Tel. 01752 894392.

Memphis Beat at The Sportsman’s Inn, Exeter Road. A night not to be missed, entertainment at it's finest!

Monday 20th July Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee 6pm.

Ivybridge Town Hall.

Policy & Resources Committee Meeting 7pm. The Town Hall.

Tuesday 21st July Meet @ 'The Mill' The Famous Lee Mill, 10.30am-12noon. Come along with friends or by yourself for some friendly chat and company.

Details: 01752 691100.

Wednesday 22nd July Film @ The Watermark - Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie: Sponge Out of Water [U] 93mins. 10.30am.

See The Watermark column - page 11.

Film @ The Watermark - Far From the Madding Crowd 1967 [U] 169mins. 2pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

LIVE @ The Watermark - The Merchant of Venice. Live by Satellite from RSC. Doors open at 6.30pm, 7pm start.

See The Watermark column - page 11.

Thursday 23rd July Knit & Natter 2.30-4pm, The Famous Lee Mill. Join judith every Thursday - book your FREE space now, 01752 691100.

Film @ The Watermark - Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie: Sponge Out of Water [U] 93mins. 10.30am.

See The Watermark column - page 11.

DATE TBC: Film @ The Watermark - While We’re Young [15] 97mins.

2pm & 7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Friday 24th July Film @ The Watermark - Home [U] 94mins. 10.30am. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Film @ The Watermark - Focus [15] 102mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Saturday 25th July Farmers Market. 9am-1pm.

Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge.

SIBELCO Cornwood 10K Challenge/4K Fun Run. 6.30pm.

Start at Cornwood Square. Entry details 01752 892627 or enter on line www.runbritain.com.

Saltram Summer Garden Party Craft and Food Fair. 10am-4pm.

Local craft and food stalls, demonstrations, talks, garden games amongst a Garden Party atmosphere. Please note: normal admission charges apply. Details: saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk or Tel. 01752 333500.

JEZ Back by popular demand at The Sportsman’s Inn, Exeter Road.

Beautiful sounds and a fantastic entertainer!

STEAK & WINE NIGHT 2 steaks with all of the trimmings + a bottle of wine

Sunday 26th July Saltram Summer Garden PartyCraft and Food Fair. 10am-4pm.

See Sat 25th.

Tuesday 28th July Meet @ 'The Mill' The Famous Lee Mill, 10.30am-12noon. Come along with friends or by yourself for some friendly chat and company.

Details: 01752 691100.

Film @ The Watermark Cinderella (2015) [U] 113mins.

2pm & 7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Wednesday 29th July Film @ The Watermark - Home [U] 94mins. 10.30am. See The Watermark column - page 11.

DATE TBC: Film @ The Watermark - The Falling [15] 100mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Thursday 30th July Knit & Natter 2.30-4pm, The Famous Lee Mill. Join judith every Thursday - book your FREE space now, 01752 691100.

Film @ The Watermark Cinderella (2015) [U] 113mins.

10.30am. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Film @ The Watermark - Suite Française [15] 107mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Friday 31st July Scandal and Romance 6.30pm.

Saltram House. A playful evening event bringing the Parker family’s past scandals and romantic associations to life with actors and narration. The house will be candlelit. All tickets £12. Booking essential. Details & to book call 01752 333500 or email. saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk Film @ The Watermark Cinderella (2015) [U] 113mins.

10.30am. See The Watermark column - page 11.

Film @ The Watermark American Sniper [15] 132mins.

2pm & 7.30pm. See The Watermark column - page 11.

To get your event listed in the What’s On diary, supply details to: Tel: 01752 892220 or email info@ivybridgewatermark.co.uk by the 12th of each preceeding month.

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Knit & Natter 2.30-4pm, The Famous Lee Mill. Join judith every Thursday - book your FREE space now, 01752 691100.

Film @ The Watermark - Wild Tales [15] 122mins. 2pm.See The Watermark column - page 11.

LIVE @ The Watermark Everyman Live by Satellite from National Theatre [15] 90mins. Doors open at 6.30pm, 7pm start. See The Watermark column - page 11.

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Monday South Hams CAB. 10am-1pm.

Every Monday (excluding Bank Holidays). Drop in for a short assessment in the Community Room, 2nd Floor, The Watermark, Erme Court, Ivybridge. Or call 08444 111 444.

Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm.

St John’s Craft Group. 7.30pm9.30pm. Waterside House, Keaton Road, Ivybridge.

Ivybridge U3A Monthly Meeting.

2pm- 4pm. Third Monday of the month. The Watermark, Ivybridge.

Information: Ivybridge.u3a@ gmail.com / Tel. 01752 893017 / www.ivybridge-u3a.org.uk Erme WI. 7.30pm. Every third Monday of the month. Waterside House, Ivybridge. Information: Sheila - Tel. 01752 895875.

Slimming World. Every Monday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm, Chapel Place Community Hall, Ivybridge. Pop in or contact Leanne on 07930 473542.

Taichi for U3A. 10am-11.30am.

3rd Scout Hut, Ivybridge. Contact John Hamlett on Tel. 07972 846443 or email. john.h@gmail.com.

Arts & Crafts. 1.30pm. Evangelical Baptist Church, Ivybridge. Contact Ian Macgregor Tel. 01752 898612.

M@xs Book Dreamers. 4-5pm.

Reading group for children aged 611. Crafts and discussion about books. 1st Monday of the month, Ivybridge Library. 01752 893140.

1st Ivybridge Cubs. 6.30-8pm. 1st Ivybridge Scout Hut, Victoria Park.

Ages 8½- - 10½ years.

3rd Ivybridge Scout Group. 6pm.

Scout Hut, Leonards Rd. 3rd Ivybridge Brownies. 6.157.30pm. Details: 01752 895848.

Bridge Sea Angling Club. 8pm.

Last Monday of the month. The Exchange, Ivybridge.

Prize Bingo. 7.30pm. Bittaford Community Hall. Contact 01752 896521 for more details.

Adult Reading Group. 7.15pm.

First Monday of the month, Ivybridge Library. For more information please Tel. 01752 893140.

Air Cadets. Parade Times 7.309.30pm. Contact the Joint Cadet Centre, Filham Park, call 01752 895173 or email. www.339sqn.org.uk Abbeyfield Coffee Morning.

10.30am-12pm. 1st Monday of every month at Abbeyfield, Trehill Road. Meet the residents, staff and members of the friends committee.

Details: tel. 01752 691567.

Exercise On Referral. Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Contact Tel. 01752 896999 for more details.

Hatha Yoga. 7-9pm.St John’s Church Hall, Ivybridge. Suitable for beginners. Join any time, just drop in. Details: 01548 550612.

What’s On Groups & clubs in Ivybridge and the surrounding area Meditation Class. Every Monday 7.30-8.45pm. Chapel Place. £5 per class. For more information visit. www.meditationinplymouth.org Ivybridge Flower Club. 7.30pm.

Every 2nd Monday of the month.

Ivybridge Library, The Watermark.

Details: sueaunger.media@btinternet / tel. 01752 248534.

Tuesday Ivybridge Probus Club. First Tuesday of the month, 12.30pm at New Country Inn, Smithaleigh. Details: Call Bob Mailling - 01752 892255.

Ivybridge Arts and Crafts. 1.304.30pm. Scout and Guide Headquarters, Blachford Road. An afternoon of painting or craft. Details: Call Joan on 01752 897024 or Anna on 01752 344096.

Ivybridge and District Camera Club. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, Bittaford Village Hall, 7.30pm. Contact Sue Bishop 01626 821883 or David Rayner 01752 691260.

Ivybridge Walking For Health.

Level 1, 9.45am for 10am, first Tuesday of the month. Start and finish inside Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Up to 30mins on flat ground or gentle slopes with mainly firm surfaces, no steps or stiles. Free. Led by trained walk leaders. For more information please visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Ivybridge Walking For Health.

Level 2, 9.45am for 10am, every Tuesday. Suitable for people looking to increase their activity levels.

Up to 60mins, may include some moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles. Free. Led by trained walk leaders. For more information please visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Coffee morning. 10am-12noon.

Ivybridge Methodist Church.

1st Ivybridge Cub Scouts. 6.308pm. 1st Ivybridge Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 8½- - 10½. years.

1st Ivybridge Explorer Scouts.

8.15-9.45pm. 1st Ivybridge Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 14½- - 18 years. For more information Tel. 0792507443 or email. ivyexplorers@yahoo.com Taichi for U3A. Every Tuesday.

10.30am-12pm. 3rd Scout Hut, Ivybridge. John Hamlett on Tel. 07972846443 or email. john.h@gmail.com

Taichi Class. Every Tuesday. 7.309pm. 3rd Scout Hut, Ivybridge.

John Hamlett Tel. 07972846443 or email. john.h@gmail.com Beading Group. 7.30-9.30pm.

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Scout Hut, Ivybridge.

Slimming World. 9.30am, 11.30am and 5.30pm. Chapel Place Community Hall. Pop in or contact Leanne on Tel. 07930 473542.

Let’s Talk More. 10-11am. Every Tuesday. Seamoor Children’s Centre. A group for children with speech and language difficulties.

For more information please Tel. 01752 896356.

Ivybridge WI. 2.30pm. 1st Tuesday of the month. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Details: Mrs Jackie Miles 01752 691864.

Bittaford Tuesday Toddlers. 1011.30am. Every Tuesday including school holidays. Bittaford Methodist Church. Friendly parentled group. Find on Facebook.

NCT Ivy Tots. 10-11.30am. Every Tuesday (term time). Back hall of the Evangelical Baptist Church, Exeter Road. All children up to 5 and their carers welcome. Suggested donation of £1 to include refreshments. Fun session including a craft activity, story and song time. Contact Emily Steed on Tel. 01752 941698.

Ivybridge Judo Club. Every Tuesday. St John’s Hall, Blachford Rd. Junior class (Age 8-13) 7.158.15pm. Senior class (Age 14+) 8.15-9.45pm. First session is Free.

Contact Pete Whitfield by text on 07599 111815 or email. petewhitfield62@gmail.com Ivybridge Community Choir.

Meets every Tuesday. 7.30-9.30pm.

Ivybridge Library. Everybody welcome, no auditions, just drop in or contact Sheila on 01626 870107. www.communitychoir.co.uk Ivybridge Short Mat Bowls Club.

7pm- 9.15pm. League, other matches, competitions, casual play, Ivybridge Community College. Contact Secretary Sue Down on 01752 402658.

Cornwood Short Mat Bowls.

7.30pm. Every Tuesday. Cornwood Village Hall.

Erme Valley Harriers Seniors’ Training Session. 6pm. Every Tuesday & Friday. Meet Leisure Centre.

Next Steps Parent Carer Support Group. 10am-12pm. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. IT Suite, The Watermark. Informal, friendly group for families with young adults who have ongoing special or additional needs. Just drop in or contact Jan 07742 609968.

The Ivybridge Link (Social Networking for Adults With Learning Disabilities). 5.30-8.30pm. The Exchange.

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Wednesday Erme Valley Harriers Beginners/Improvers. 5.306.30pm. Community Sport Reception, Ivybridge Community College.

Taichi Class. Every Wednesday.

9.30-11am. 3rd Scout Hut, Ivybridge. 07972846443 or John.H@gmail.com Memory Reading Group.

10.30am-12pm. Ivybridge Library.

For those suffering with memory loss and their carers.

Ivybridge Memory Café. 2-4pm.

Every other Thursday, The Sportsman’s Inn. A support group for anyone associated with dementia, whether a carer or a sufferer. Come along for a coffee, chat, information and support. Contact Ivybridge Caring on 07791239357.

Baby & Toddler Group. 1.30-3pm (term time only). St John’s Hall, Blachford Road. 01752 896310.

Ivybridge Theatre Company.

7.30pm. Chapel Place Community Centre. Contact Ron Davis 01752 893308.

Ivybridge Community Association Toy Box. 9.30-11.30am (term time only). Chapel Place Community Centre. Semi-structured toddler group. £1.50 per session incl snack. www.chapelplace.co.uk Royal British Legion. Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The Sportsman’s Inn. 7.30pm for 8pm. Meetings normally last for an hour. Tel Dave Davis 01752 690647.

Bingo. 2pm. Every Wednesday.

Abbeyfield House. Trehill Road. £1 per game including tea & biscuits.

Ivybridge Trefoil Guild (former Girl Guides). Meet on 1st Wednesday of every month. 10am-12pm.

Coffee at 11am. Ivybridge Evangelical Baptist Church, Exeter Rd. Contact 01752 892587 for details.

50+ Badminton.12.30pm. Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Contact 01752 896999.

Blossom Ivybridge Breast Cancer Social and Support Group. 7.309.30pm. Every second Wednesday of the month. Please call 07972 792878 for more information.

Social Reading Group. 10am.

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. St John’s Church, Blachford Road. For friendship and fun. www.stjohnsivybridge.com 1st Ivybridge Scouts. 7.309.30pm. 1st Ivybridge Scout Hut, Blachford Road. Ages 10½- -14½. years. Contact Mark Rowse 07846 460109.

Beginner Road Running Club.

(Sept-April only) 5.30-6.30pm.

Meet Ivybridge Community College. Free. Contact Chris 01752 698315.

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Indoor Rock Climbing. (Sept-April Only) Juniors 6.30-8pm. Adults 89.30pm. Ivybridge Community College. £2.50 per person to climb, plus £1 if equipment needed. Contact Chris 01752 698315.

Foodbank & Cafe. 1-3pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Open To all. info@ivybridge.foodbank.org.uk 07706 457336 / 07706 457337.

Stroke Support Group. 2-4pm. 1st Wednesday of the month. Ivybridge Library. In partnership with the Stroke Association, offering support to those who have suffered a stroke and their carers.

Devon Senior Voice. 10am12noon. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month. The Sportsman’s Inn. Details: 01752 894083.

One-day Pencil and Watercolour Workshop. 10am-4pm. 3rd Wednesday of every month. Ivybridge Town Hall. £40. Spaces ltd.

Details & to book - 01752 893852.

Ivybridge Table Tennis Group.

Studio 2, Ivybridge Community College. Every Wednesday. Junior coaching 6.30-8pm, Open Session 8-9.30pm. £2 per session. Club bats and balls available. Contact Alan Spencer 07712 896185. Search Facebook for Ivybridge Table Tennis club. Twitter @Ivybridge TTC. Wednesday Night Church @ St John The Evangelist. 7.30pm.

Friendship, reflection, silence and prayer, for those of all faiths or none.

U3A Computer Group. 2-3.30pm.

Every other week. The IT Suite, The Watermark.

Erme Valley Ladies’ Group.

10.30am. 2nd Wednesday of the month. Waterside House.

Ivybridge Bowls Club. 6.30pm. every week commencing Spring.

Bridge Park Clubhouse. Details: David Moulder 01752 892858.

Ivybridge Rotary Club. 6.15pm.

The Henlake Suite, The Watermark.

01752 893245.

Book lovers Meeting. Alternate weeks. Contact 01364 73793.

Coffee Morning. 10.30am- 12pm.

Cornwood Community Room.

Belly Dance Classes. 8-9pm. Ivybridge Community College. Contact 07971 847694.

Bittaford Rainbows. (5-7 yrs).

5.30-6.30pm. Bittaford Village Hall.

Contact 07775 827750.

Bittaford Brushes Art Group. 7pm.

Bittaford Village Hall. 01752 896521.

Thursday Ivybridge Walking For Health.

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Crime Book Club. 6-7pm. Ivybridge Library. Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Email or ring Lori Lee - info @lorileeart.co.uk /01752 894577.

The Wright Group Coffee Morning. 10.30am- 12pm. The Sportsman’s Inn. Everyone welcome.

Adult Reading Group. 6-7pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Ivybridge Library. Contact 01752 893140.

Lions Club of Ivybridge. 8pm. 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month.

The Watermark. All welcome. Contact Jane 01752 698602.

Exercise On Referral. Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Contact 01752 896999 for more details.

Baby Bounce and Rhyme. Every Thursday.10.30-10.50am. For under 3s and their carers. Ivybridge Library.

Knit and Natter. Every Thursday.

2.30-4.30pm. Ivybridge Library.

Action On Hearing Loss Clinic. 24pm. Every 2nd Thursday of the month. Ivybridge Library. Working with Derriford Audiology. Advice will be offered where possible. For more information 01752 893140.

Credit Union. 9.30am-12pm. Every Thursday. Ivybridge Library. Savings and loans.

Ivybridge Visually Impaired Club. 2pm. 1st and 3rd Thursdays at Waterside. Marie 01752 896915.

3rd Ivybridge Beavers. 6.15pm.

The Scout Hut, Leonards Rd. 01752 691366.

Messy Fun for Pre School Children. 2-3.15pm. The Scout Hut, Leonards Rd. 1st Ivybridge Brownies. 5.307pm. 01752 897020.

1st Ivybridge Guides. 6.308.30pm. 01752 897020.

Erme Valley Harriers Junior Training. Under 11s, 5.45-7pm.

Over 11s 7-8pm. Ivybridge Community College.

Stowford Pre-School. 9-11am.

Every Thursday.

Ivybridge Board Game Nights. 611pm. Fortnightly Thursday evenings. The Duke of Cornwall, Keaton Road. All are welcome. Details: joel.wright@me.com or Tel. 07863 128 489.

Friday Ivybridge Country Market. 8.3011.30am. Scout Hut, Leonards Road (by Leisure Centre).

Youth Leisure Night @ Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Every Friday. 7.309.30pm.Trampolining, Gym, Parkour, Body Combat, Zorbs, Zumba, Swimming, Football. First session is Free! Then only £2. Ages 13-19.

1st Ivybridge Beaver Scouts. 67.20pm. 1st Ivybridge Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 6-8. Contact Patricia ermebeavers@hotmail.co.uk / 01752 893277.

1st Ivybridge Scouts. 7.309.30pm.1st Ivybridge Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 10½- -14½ years.

Contact Mark Rowse 07846 460109.

Young Parents. A group for under 25s with children under 5. 12.30pm. Seamoor Children’s Centre. Tel. 01752 896356.

Over 50’s Social Group.10am12noon. 2nd & 4th Friday of the month. The Sportsman’s Inn, Ivybridge. Contact Thais Lloyd 07598 781155.

Line Dancing. 7pm. Bittaford Village Hall. All Welcome. For further information Tel. 01752 896521.

3rd Friday Breakfast Meeting.

8.30-10am. 3rd Friday of each month. The Watermark. To enable local business people to get together on a regular basis in an informal setting. £8 to include the tasty buffet breakfast. Details: info@swlaw.co.uk / to book email libby.shore@swlaw.co.uk The Ivybridge Crafters. 10.30am12pm.Terrace Cafe, Endsleigh Garden Centre. Open group, booking advisable via Facebook or pop in.

Stairways Club. 9.30am-12.30pm.

The Scout Hut, Blachford Road.

Projects and outings for adults with learning disabilities (18 years +).

Contact Ann Laity on Tel. 01752 691648 or email alaity9@gmail.com.

South Hams Lifestyles. 1pm-3pm.

Meet monthly in the Scout Hut near the Leisure Centre. The group formed by and for people with disabilities, their families, carers and friends. Offering advice on independent living and more. Contact Gail Tucker on Tel. 01803 849229 for further information.

South Hams CVS. Every 3rd Friday of the Month. 10:30am-12:30pm.

Promoting local volunteering opportunities and offering advice to local community groups. Everyone welcome.

Air Cadets. Parade Times 7.30pm9.30pm. For further information contact the Joint Cadet Centre, Filham Park, Ivybridge. Tel. 01752 895173 or visit. www.339sqn.org.uk Abstract Painting Workshops.

10am-12pm. Ivybridge Art Group meet every Friday morning, Erme Lodge, Western Road. £3 per session. Contact Esin Forster - 0776 040 1477 / esinforster@groups. facebook.com Open House Café. 8-10pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Hot chocolate, Wii games and more.

Free entry. For further information contact 01752 691847.

Coffee Morning. 10am. Ivybridge Evangelical Baptist Church.

3rd Ivybridge Cubs. 6.15pm. The Scout Hut, Leonards Rd. For further information Tel. 01752 691366.

3rd Ivybridge Scouts. 8pm. The Scout Hut, Leonards Rd. For further information Tel. 01752 691366.

Venture Scouts. 7pm. Ages 15-18 yrs. For further information Tel. 01752 896258.

Bingo. 7.30pm. Cornwood Village Hall. Every last Friday.

Saturday Ivybridge Farmers Market. 4th Saturday of every month. 9am1pm. Glanvilles Mill. Ivybridge.

Early Years Story Time. 11.3011.45am. Ivybridge Library.

Build a Story. Third Saturday of the month. 10:30-11:30am. Ivybridge Library. Listen to a story and then build part of the story with Lego. Structures will remain in the library until the following meeting. U11 year olds Cost:£1.50.

Ermington Sustainable Saturdays. The Reading Rooms. 10am12noon. Every alternate weekend.

Locally produced food, crafts and cafe. Details: contact Ro Hughes on Tel. 07815 627803 or visit. www.ermingtonparish.org.uk.

Ugborough Sustainable Saturdays. Ugborough Village Hall.

Every alternate weekend to Ermington SS. Locally produced food, crafts and cafe. Please contact Charlotte on Tel. 07730 767694 or Vici on Tel. 01752 898799 or visit www.ugborough.com/uss.

Adult Writers’ Group. 10am12pm. Ivybridge Library. 3rd Saturday of the month. Develop your creative writing skills while exploring a wide range of genres in a friendly, relaxed environment. £2 per session. Applications from Library counter. Contact Tel. 01752 893140 for more information.

Seamoor Children’s Centre Dads’ Group. 10-11.30am. Every last Saturday of the month. Please call 01752 896356 for venue.

Wesley’s Coffee House. 10am12noon. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Home made cakes, variety of coffees.

Sunday Ivybridge Methodist Church.

10.30am. Lively family worship with activities for all ages of young people. Varied worship 6.30pm.

Junior Fitness Centre Session.

10am-12pm. Ivybridge Community College. For young people in School Years 8- 11. £2 per person.

Disclaimer: the above is reliant on community groups providing upto-date information; the Town Council / The Ivybridge magazine can take no responsibility for its accuracy.

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Coffee Shop Summer Specials

Great news…. Following the success of the cooked breakfast in June, The Watermark will be rolling them out throughout July. With the added bonus of a glass of orange juice or cup of tea or Americano coffee included. In addition, and to celebrate the beginning of hopefully a long hot summer, there will also be summer lunch dishes which will include a classic salad, superfood salad and Ploughman’s lunch. Take advantage of the outdoor seating area or relax in the new and colourful “front room”.

Animal Alphabet Animal Alphabet is coming to The Watermark for two matinee performances on 28th & 29th August 2pm. Tickets: £8.

60 minutes of learning, laughing and joining in. From the ape to the zebra and so many others in-

between. Animal Alphabet, which began life as a BBC series of six programmes, can be performed absolutely anywhere, without props or any incidentals. It’s just an actress with lots of great stories to tell in rhyme, and that’s all that is needed to tell you about the animals of the world and why we must protect them. It’s fun, educational and fully interactive with any audience. All you need to do is join in! Animal Alphabet brings together its writer and creator, Richard Digance, with actress, Nicky Kemp, from the animated TV series The Tidings, in which they originally worked together as creator and performer.

The Pantaloons present Treasure Island

Back at The Watermark by popular demand are The Pantaloons with their unique rendition of Treasure Island 21 August 7pm. Tickets: £12/£10 concessions.

Ahoy there landlubbers! Don’t ye be missin’ this tale of treasure and treachery on the high seas. Join Jim Hawkins as he spins his yarn of plotting pirates and potty parrots.

Featuring a cast of just three actors

playing all the characters including the infamous Long John Silver - this unforgettable show from the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company will thrill adventure-seekers of all ages.

X marks the spot, me hearties! Arr. A show suitable for all ages.

Here Comes Summer

On Tuesday 25 August at 2pm The Watermark welcomes the return of Neil Sands for another afternoon of nostalgia. Join Neil and his wonderful West End cast as they bring the seaside special to you for a delightful trip down memory lane, as we remember those Lazy hazy Days of golden summers past with hits from the 1940s to the 70s.

Tickets: £12/£10 concessions.

The Watermark Amateur Photographic Competition 2015 The Watermark are running an exciting Amateur Photographic Competition entitled “Ivybridge Through The Seasons”. We are looking for photographs of

Ivybridge throughout the year, to create a local calendar and postcards which celebrate our beautiful surroundings. The closing date for entries is midnight on 31/07/2015.

The shortlisted photographs will be displayed in The Ivybridge magazine’s September edition and exhibited in The Watermark’s new Coffee Shop area from 15 August until the 15 September 2015. You will be able to vote online and in The Watermark, voting closes at 5pm on 15 September 2015.

Everyone who votes will be entered into a Prize Draw to win a FREE copy of the Calendar!

The 12 photos selected by the public will appear in The Watermark Calendar for 2016 and the overall winner will feature as the cover of the Calendar. The judges’ 4 favourite photos will be used to create postcards.

Full details including the entry criteria are available online at www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk/ competition or from the Information Desk in The Watermark.

The calendar and postcards available to purchase from The Watermark Information Desk from 1 October 2015, just in time for Christmas shopping!

MAYOR OF IVYBRIDGE 2015-16

At the Annual meeting of Ivybridge Town Council Cllr Dave Gray-Taylor was elected as Mayor, with Cllr Anthony Khong as Deputy Mayor.

Dave Gray-Taylor joined the Council in 2007, after leaving the local fire service, as he still wanted to be involved and volunteer to help the local community. He has served on various committees, Chaired Parks and Personnel Committees, and been Deputy Mayor since 2013.

Dave’s earlier life included time in the Royal Navy and then the Merchant Navy, but having decided to try to settle down to life ashore he and his wife arrived in Ivybridge

for a two week holiday in 1979 from Yorkshire. They liked it so much they decided to stay!

Dave found employment in the leisure industry in Plymouth in the first week and found a winter let flat in the second week, followed by a house purchase in Ivybridge soon afterwards.

In 1983 he joined the local fire service in Ivybridge as a retained fire fighter and subsequently Fire fighter at Plymouth Airport. After redundancy from Plymouth he was able to transfer to Exeter Airport and still works there as a Station Manager.

Dave is happily married to Linda and has two daughters. Lindsay & Dawn, who were born, educated and worked in Ivybridge before getting married and moving away.

He and Linda are proud grandparents of 3 grandchildren.

Dave commented that “I am delighted to have been chosen by my fellow Councillors to serve as Mayor of Ivybridge, and I intend to work to the best of my abilities for the good of Ivybridge in the coming years. I have enjoyed working with the outgoing Mayor, Cllr Karen Pringle, and value the

Latest news from Ivybridge Town Council insight provided during these last two years. I have chosen two Charities to support – the Devon Air Ambulance and the local Ivybridge Branch of the Royal British Legion.”

Councillor surgeries The first Councillor Surgery was held at The Watermark on 6th June and these are continuing on a two weekly basis between 10.30am and 11.30am, with the July dates being 4th and 18th July, followed by 1st August.

Cllr Alan Spencer has taken the lead on this initiative and commented: “I am really excited about this idea, as these Surgeries are going to provide the ideal opportunity for those whose voices are not normally heard during Town Council meetings to have

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their say, in a friendly and informal way. Having a regular 1-to-1 sessions available with your local Town councillors is going to provide a valuable opportunity for residents to help shape the future of Ivybridge.”

Town Councillors Ivybridge now has 16 Councillors and you can see who represents your ward (West or East Ivybridge) by looking on our noticeboards, telephoning or dropping into the Town Hall in Erme Court (01752 893815). Our website www.ivybridge.gov.uk also has a lot of information about the Town Council.

Contact details for Councillors are provided or come along to the Councillor surgeries or our regular Town Council, Planning or Parks meetings where you can have your say on current Ivybridge topics that are important to you.

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Ivybridge during

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THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918

THAMES TREK FOR NSPCC

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mbroidered postcards from the Great War are generally known as “WWI Silks”.

They were first produced in 1914 and declined substantially from 1918 onwards, and there are none after 1923. Unique artefacts, then.

The silks were generally hand embroidered on strips of silk mesh with as many as 25 on a strip, mostly produced by French and Belgian women refugees who worked in their homes and refugee camps.

Belgian refugees had begun to arrive in south Devon as early as 1914 and one family was taken in by the Orleans of Rutt House, near Ivybridge. More refugees arrived and were billeted at Bantham and Frogmore, amongst other places, and there was a local branch of the Belgian

Refugee Fund.

Because of their beauty and uniqueness, the Silks were wildly popular with British servicemen, and the themes for most of the silks are patriotic and feature British, French and American flags, symbols and greetings.

The pictured silk is a miniature reproduction, measuring about 5cm x 2cm, of the colours of the Devonshire Regiment – the Bloody Eleventh.

An Ivybridge childminder is getting set to tackle the Thames Path Challenge walk – a 62 mile walk in 24 hours – in September to raise money for the NSPCC and she would like your support.

Sadie Warnes is taking on the challenge after hearing some not very nice stories of child abuse while undertaking the required child protection train-

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She knows that there are a lot of children for whom there is no one to turn, but Childline, which is run by the NSPCC. Other valuable work the charity does includes ante-natal programmes to help vulnerable parents to cope with the pressures of having a new baby, counselling to help children move on after abuse, and it works with vulnerable family’s to prevent neglect.

Money raised by Sadie will help support this vital work.

If you would like to support Sadie, she has sponsor forms at Woodlands Park Primary School and at Ivybridge Leisure Centre or you can donate online at www.justgiving. com/sadie-warnes Alternatively, you can donate up to £10 by texting sadi75 plus the amount to 70070 (ie sadi75 £7.50 to 70070 would donate £7.50). î The Thames Path Challenge takes place on 12-13 September - thamespathchallenge.com/ the-challenge

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Sustainable, local fresh fish can be delivered direct to your door

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Caught On-line is the new “virtual” venture for Kev Pace and Tasha Lodge, who reluctantly had to give up the popular Ivybridge Fish Company in Glanvilles Mill after realising they were fighting a losing battle against the ever-increasing cost of maintaining a shop in the town centre.

Caught On-line offers the same great personal service for which Kev and Tasha were renowned, but ordering is done by email or text (a website is currently under development).

Deliveries are on Wednesday and Friday and you can specify any special instructions regarding time so that your fish arrives at a time convenient for you.

Fish available and a price list is available on request, and then all you have do is give Kev and Tasha as much detail as possible about

what you’d like – eg two portions of cod (big appetite), or two portions of cod, no more than £8. Orders need to be emailed or texted before 6pm on Tuesdays for a Wednesday delivery, and 6pm Thursdays for a Friday delivery.

The fish, which comes sealed in foil and is labelled, is filleted and boned unless instructed otherwise, with any other preferences, such as skin off or whole fish, needing to be stated at the time of ordering.

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Anyone for tennis?

BY NIKKI SMITH, MCSP South Hams Physio

Wimbledon is upon us, which is a time when budding Djokovics and Murrays get ‘motivated’ to pick up a racket... A condition synonymous with tennis is tennis elbow, which causes pain around the outside of the elbow.

Clinically known as lateral epicondylitis, it affects the common extensor muscles of the forearm on the outside of the elbow joint.

It often occurs after strenuous and repetitive overuse of the muscles and tendons that straighten your wrist, which develop tiny tears and inflammation. You may notice pain on the outside of your upper forearm, just below the bend of your elbow, when lifting or bending your arm, when gripping small objects, or when twisting your forearm. You may also find it difficult to fully extend your arm.

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Most cases of tennis elbow last between six months and two years. However, in about nine out of 10 cases, a full recovery is made within a year.

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If that sounds like you, then you might want to consider visiting Tiffany Armitage, who is an experienced Solution Focused Hypnotherapist. Her training and skills can help you to relax, with the aim of helping you to sleep better at night.

We all live increasingly busy and hectic lifestyles, and modern living can see our stress levels quickly build up. Once we are asleep, our brains normally reduce our stress levels by using something called Rapid Eye Movement sleep, so we wake up in the morning feeling happy and motivated.

Unfortunately, REM is limited to 20% of our sleep pattern, so, if there is a lot of perceived stress in your life, then you quickly use up that 20% of REM. As a result, you may find that you wake up and struggle to return to sleep.

Tiffany uses Solution Focused Hypnotherapy to help people focus on positive aspects of life and then encourages clients to find solutions to certain issues before a session continues by using safe hypnotic techniques to further reduce stress.

It may take a number of sessions for the effect of therapy to be felt, but its effects can be very beneficial, not just for aiding sleep – the techniques can also be useful for helping with stress and anger management issues.

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BY FIONA MATTHEWS Acupuncture South Devon

Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) is a painful condition caused by repetitive strain on the forearm extension muscle origins. The pain occurs on the outside of the elbow and can radiate up or down the arm. The most common age group to be affected is between 34-54 and tends to be more prevalent in men.

While athletes and tennis players are certainly at risk, the causes are often associated with every-day living, and can be linked with using a computer, gardening, general DIY or even driving.

These activities often intensify over the weekend or evenings, leading to problems.

Acupuncture encourages a smooth flow of energy through the joint to release pain, reduce inflammation and promote the body’s own healing ability.

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By Slimming World consultant Leanne Tancock

Slimming World Ivybridge is worth its weight in GOLD

for tennis elbow.

Acupuncture is a very safe form of treatment when practiced by a qualified practitioner, and has fewer side effects than medication.

If you would like more information or to find out if traditional acupuncture could help you, contact Fiona Matthews at Acupuncture South Devon, your local practitioner from the British Acupuncture Council with clinics in Cornwood Road, Ivybridge, the Plymouth Nuffield Hospital and Exeter’s Southernhay Clinic.

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A local Slimming World consultant has struck gold for the exceptional work she does in helping more than 100 people to lose weight at her local groups every week.

Leanne Tancock has been awarded GOLD status by the national slimming club because of her success in supporting slimmers to reach their dream weight and the super service she provides to those members.

The accolade is given to consultants who consistently have 100 or more members in their group, and when the service they provide is so good that members come back week after week because they are successfully losing weight and wouldn’t miss their weekly group for anything.

The award represents the highest level of service in slimming and places Ivybridge in the top 5% of the organisation’s 3,500 Sconsultants meaning Ivybridge

is home to some of the best slimming support in the UK. “I’m delighted to have received the gold award,” said Leanne.

“I absolutely love my job, and am passionate about helping people to transform their lives by losing weight.

“Seeing members succeed is reward enough, but being given this recognition for the whole group really is the icing on the cake.

“This award belongs to the amazing Ivybridge members.

They are the ones who make our groups a success, with their fabulous commitment, the wonderful support they give to each other every week and obviously their impressive weight losses while following the slimming world food optimising eating plan.”

Slimming World Ivybridge Groups held every Monday and Tuesday at Chapel Place. Call Leanne on 07930 473 542

Your Consultant’s name is LEANNE Telephone 01752 892181 Mondays 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tuesdays 9.30am, 11.30am & 5.30pm Chapel Place Community Centre Fore Street, Ivybridge

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BY YVONNE AND DIANE Ivy Counselling

Be your own champion

BY DEBBIE BAKEWELL Side By Side Counselling

Get back in the driving seat

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“What is stopping you?”

Many people, following a road traffic accident, however minor, gain a fear of getting into a car and travelling as either a driver or a passenger.

This can have a profound effect on life in general, both mentally and physically.

For some, the thought of approaching the car, putting the key into the ignition, holding the steering wheel, feeling the car move or even sitting in the seat as a passenger, can lead to not only thoughts racing but debilitating physical symptoms of panic which often prevents people from “sitting back in the driving seat”.

Does this sound familiar?

The loss of driving can mean different things to different people – getting to work, relying on public transport, taxi-

The term ‘championing’ is used a lot these days. When someone is ‘championing’ an event it implies that someone special is the star attraction and indeed, is the headline.

So how would it be if you were the champion of your event, your life? What would it feel like to be happy and in control, knowing that you are that special someone in your life?

At Side By Side Counselling I believe that by working through those difficult thoughts and feelings that are causing you pain, in a safe, confidential space, you can take back control. I can give you the space to collect and make sense of your thoughts and feelings in a safe, confidential space.

I offer one hour free of charge so that we can meet and you get an idea of how counselling may work for you.

I work with all ages, including children and young adults, involving a wide range of issues

ing the children, friends and family, the inconvenience and frustration of having a car parked outside but unable to overcome the dread or fear of using it.

Ivy Counselling offer a stepby-step approach to understanding the individual level of anxiety and from this we create a bespoke package of treatment which has been tried and tested with positive results. Those who have undertaken our unique package are now “sat back in the driving seat” and feel they have regained control.

For full details of the package and how you can access our service, please visit www.ivycounselling.co.uk and go to the ‘Back in the Driving Seat’ page.

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including depression, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues, low self esteem, bullying, eating disorders, bereavement and suicidal thoughts.

I firmly believe that counselling should be available to all and at a time when that person is ready – not dependant on a waiting list. This is reflected in my fees, with some concessions available.

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KICKBOXING SISTERS’ SPONSORED RUN Ivybridge sisters Ruby and Jessie Lienerth took time off from training for the kickboxing world championships this August (27-30th) to complete a 5k sponsored run around Ivybridge.

The route was planned that local residents could see them and took the girls 40 minutes to complete. So far they have raised

£600, only £60 short of their target!

Ruby and Jessie would like to thank everybody who sponsored them and who have helped them fulfil their ambition of competing at the world championships later in the summer.

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Helping you navigate the mortgage maze When my clients initially come to see me regarding mortgages, they have a range of questions and concerns, writes Joslyn MontgomeryPeters. However, most of the queries are the same regardless of whether they are a first time buyer (FTB) or home mover.

Their main concern is whether they qualify for a mortgage. Clients who already have mortgages may also have that thought as they have heard about the changes in mortgage criteria in the news or may have had a change in their financial circumstances.

They are also unsure to which mortgage type is best suited to them as they are not aware of how any potential rise in the base rate could effect their monthly repayment depending on the type of mortgage chosen.

There are several types of mortgage an adviser could recommend depending on the client’s specific circumstances. The main types are: A discount mortgage is linked to the lender’s standard variable rate (SVR) and it will be reduced by a specific amount for an agreed time.

During the set term, if the lender changes the SVR, the payment will also alter - if the SVR increases your payments will rise, if it decreases the payments will fall. The interest rate you are charged will always be reduced by the exact discount rate agreed at the outset.

A tracker mortgage is a variable rate mortgage that will track either the Bank of England base rate or LIBOR (Libor mortgages track the London Inter Bank Offered Rate, the rate at which banks lend money to each other in the money markets. Most LIBOR mortgages track three month LIBOR) The rate is either a set amount above or below the base rate or Libor rate for a fixed period. During the agreed ‘tracker’ period the monthly payment will vary in line with any changes in either the base rate or Libor rate.

Again, if the base rate or Libor rate increases your payments will rise. If they fall your payments will fall by the relevant amount.

A fixed rate mortgage gives you peace of mind as your mortgage interest rate and mortgage payment is fixed for an agreed period, decided at the outset. Therefore, your monthly mortgage payment will not change for a fixed term ensuring you do not have to worry about potential interest rate rises. However, if during your fixed period the interest rates rise significantly, when your fixed term finishes you could potentially see an increase in your future monthly payments.

A capped mortgage is a mixture of both tracker and fixed rate mortgages. The ‘cap’ guarantees the rate will not increase above a certain level for an agreed term. This means if the interest rate rises your payment will stay the same (once the cap is reached), however if the interest rate falls your payments will be reduced. The same applies to the interest rate rise at maturity of the term, as with the fixed mortgage.

Whilst we all want the lowest rate available, often lenders will have two rates, one with a fee and one slightly higher rate with no fee. It would be down to the adviser to compare the rates, monthly mortgage repayment amount and fees involved to justify which mortage deal would be most cost effective. It may be that the lowest interest rate may not be the best option with regards to the fees involved.

I hope this has been informative and should you require advice tailored to your specific needs please do not hesitate to contact me.

• Next month, I will cover buy-to-let mortgages and second charges.

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Stowford School’s Year 4 children were blessed with good weather when they headed off to the Raleigh Estate near Dartmouth for a night in the woods.

For many of the youngsters it was their first night away from home. Their time started with a hike into camp; although some found this challenging, there were some amazing views

over the Dart Estuary to compensate. Once they had arrived in camp they were kept busy, undertaking a range of new experiences from constructing porches for their tents and carving toasting forks, to building and lighting fires and cooking their own tea.

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“It was a fantastic time and all of the children made the most of the experience,” said Year 4 TA, Juliet Dean. “All of them tried something new and different and, for many of them, it was a real challenge.

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Freeze frame of the Iceni battle

When Candice Van der Walt, parent of a Stowford child who is moving away, offered to come in to run a drama session for the Year 4 children to thank them for all they had done for her daughter, the teachers seized the chance to help them “set up� their next topic.

Candice focused the session on Boudica, the

Iceni Queen who very nearly brought the Romans to their knees. Through drama, the children explored the daily lives of the Iceni warriors, who were farmers and hunters, and then the lives of the Roman soldiers, who were trained professionals. This helped them understand how the Roman army, although

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lesser in number, were eventually able to overcome the Iceni hoards. They then looked at the final battle, taking on first the role of the Romans and then the role of the Celts, before creating a freeze frame (above) to show what a photograph might have looked like had it been possible to take one at the time.

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inthegarden Slug proof bedding plants Q: This year’s summer bedding turned into a slug-fest! Please could you recommend some summer bedding plants that slugs don’t really like?

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Water thoroughly once or twice a week rather than little and often - this encourages plants to put down roots in search of water rather than coming up to the surface. Remember, though, that containers and hanging baskets need watering every day and sometimes even twice a day if it is hot and windy.

For recently planted large shrubs or trees, leave a hose trickling around the base for an hour. The same goes for established plants in very dry periods - pay particular attention to camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas and hydrangeas which will abort next season’s flowers if they get too dry. Mulch around the roots when moist to help avoid this.

Keep your pond topped up with fresh water - a build up of algae in warm weather can be toxic, if not fatal, for animals.

Pests Pests love warm weather, so be on your guard! Caterpillar and aphid infestations can be dealt with by hand if caught early enough, but should the situation career out of control you will have to resort to insecticides or grin and bear it! Greenfly and blackfly especially love the heat

Sow salads and leaves TOP T IP 'little and often' in short runs - every fortnight should give you a continuous supply. For a quicker harvest, plant semigrown teenage salads and serve drizzled with olive oil, rich balsamic vinegar and snipped chives and mint.

and don’t forget aphids and other sap-sucking insects can transmit viruses so don’t give in to the sympathy vote. Try to attract beneficial insects by growing a wide variety of plants - ladybirds and their larvae are consummate aphid predators, as are lacewings and even wasps.

Birds As summer wears on and the ground hardens, it becomes more difficult for birds to forage for food. So do please put out food to supplement their diet and help build reserves for winter.

Lawns Keep mowing but raise the height of your blades if the weather remains hot.

Feed established lawns if you haven’t already done so with a summer lawn feed. If your lawn is mossy or full of weeds, use a feed with mosskiller or weedkiller. If you have the lot, use combined feed, weed and mosskiller!

Add your grass clippings to the compost heap in shallow layers.

A huge dollop will only turn slimy and spoil your compost.

Don’t let newly laid lawns dry out in hot weather – water in the evenings and if there is a heat wave, consider leaving the lawn longer than usual just to help it through the hot weather.

If you are planning to seed a new lawn in the autumn, start preparing the area to allow the earth time to settle.

Kitchen garden Water regularly in dry weather and keep picking!

Keep greenhouses shaded on hot days to prevent their turning into furnaces. Spray the floor with water in the morning to create a humid atmosphere ideal for greenhouse plants. Do not do this at night as the humidity and lower temperatures can encourage pests and disease. from dvice ing a rts at n e d Gar he expe t

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ENDURANCE RUNNERS IN TOP FORM

NETBALL LADIES ARE CHAMPIONS IN FIRST SEASON l netball Newly-formed Ivy Ladies netball team have been crowned Division 5 champions in their inaugural season in the Plymouth & District Netball League.

The team stormed to the league title, losing just two league fixtures during the season, and have been promoted to division four for next season.

The side confirmed their champions status with thumping victories in their last couple of fixtures of the season, winning 28-8 against Paul Inch Pumas and 238 versus Fay Pedler Misfits.

The team’s success has been based on a great spirit throughout the squad and a fast, skillful style which saw them win 13 out of 15 games. Club captain Claire Plumb said: “Through the love of netball we were all determined to be the best to win.”

While the title was secured with a match left to play, the team have to wait until the league presentation before they get their hands on the league trophy.

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“The club would like to thank Manning’s Financial Advisors, Devon Fit Camp and Lewis Marine for their support and publicity during the side’s first season,” said club secretary and treasurer, Emma Tayler .

The team do not intend to rest on their league-winning laurels, though. Training will continue throughout the summer on Sunday mornings at the Ivybridge Community College, 9.3010.30am. It is a turn-up-and-play club, with each training session costing £2.50.

The club has enjoyed success off the court, too, attracting a good number of players to training sessions. As a result, it will be entering a second team, Ivy Ladies Too, next season, and if numbers and attendance warrant it, they would consider starting a 3rd team running as well.

Cricketers make solid start to season The senior teams of Ivybridge Cricket Club have made steady starts to the season.

They all sit comfortably in mid table in their respective leagues – the 1st XI in the Devon League B Division, the seconds in B Division (west) and the Sunday X1 in the South Devon Cricket League (SDCL) – with plenty still to play for in the second half of the season.

New players at all levels are always welcome. Adult training is on Tuesdays at 6pm. Colts (7 years and upwards) training is held on Fridays at 6pm.

Cricket @ Filham Park in July 4th: 1st XI v. Shobrooke Park - 1.30pm 11th: 2nd XI v. Plymouth Civil - 2pm 12th: v. Kingsbridge SDCL - 2pm 18th: 1st XI v. Thorverton - 1.30pm 19th: v. Babbacombe SDCL - 2pm 25th: 2nd XI v. South Devon - 2pm 27th: Devon U17 Girls v Cornwall - 1pm î For more information go to www.ivybridgecricket.co.uk

Three hardy athletes from Erme Valley Harriers are always up for a challenge and 32 miles across Dartmoor fits that category.

In preparation for the Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon, Craig MacAlpine, Don Rigby and Jean Baptiste Rouvelin had completed the Yorkshire Peaks of Pen-yGhent, Whernside and Ingleborough – a distance of 24 miles.

Rigby and Baptiste Rouvelin then completed the St Austell Trail Marathon, with Rigby running 4.01.04 and Baptiste Rouvelin 4.03.53. MacAlpine in the meantime made his way to the Lake District to compete in the Duddon Fell Race. This 18 mile race around the head of the Duddon Valley has 6,000ft of climbing.

This year was a championship fell race, with the top fell runners from across the UK. McAlpine came 186th out of 299 runners in a time of 4 hours and 11 minutes.

The intrepid trio (pictured) all did extremely well in the Dartmoor Discovery Ultra Marathon.

MacAlpine was 21st (4.32.25), Baptiste Rouvelin 45th (5.05.30) and Rigby 64th (5.17.24). There were 194 finishers.

Some athletes completed in the much shorter ‘Muskies Madness’, a tough multi-terrain race over 5.5 miles. There was a good Harriers turnout, with Andy Trigg 2nd mv50 and Russ Mogridge 3rd mv50.

The Harriers are now preparing for their popular relays. These take place on Friday, 3rd July, at 7pm, starting and finishing at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Four athletes all run 2.5 miles over a single lap course. There are prizes, for each team member, in various different categories, including juniors (under 18s), seniors, veterans and non-running club. î For more information go to www.ermevallyharriers.co.uk

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