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School ‘outstanding’ say inspectors

Woodlands Park Primary School has been named as one of the best schools in the country after being rated as outstanding across the board. It was judged as outstanding in all five key areas of its work - quality of teaching and the achievement of pupils, leadership and management, behaviour and safety of pupils, and the Early Years provision - following a two-day visit by three Ofsted inspectors last month. The inspectors’ verdict is a personal tribute to headteacher Heather Hanrott who is retiring at the end of the academic year. She said: “I am absolutely delighted. I feel very proud and privileged to be the headteacher of such a successful school and to work with such a hard-working, committed and enthusiastic team.”

Crisis could close country market Ivybridge Country Market, which has been serving the community on Friday mornings for almost 30 years, is at crisis point and urgently needs more people to join as producers and committee members if it is to survive. Following the retirement of some members, which coincided with others moving away from the area, the popular market needs more people to sell at the market and help run it. Members of the market produce

delicious, high-quality food and well-made craft items and have many happy customers. If you would like to make some pocket money out of your hobby, enjoy meeting people, working together as a team and have a few hours to spare every week, they would love to hear from you.

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Ivybridge & District Community Transport Association has welcomed a new co-ordinator to the non-profit making local charity. Alex Thom took up the post at the beginning of April following the retirement of David Bishop. The association’s minibuses provide a weekly door-to-door shopping service for people without access to their own transport, and a team of volunteer drivers take people to doctors, dentists, hospital or just to visit friends. Outgoing co-ordinator David Bishop said it was sad to ‘let go’. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in managing the Association and have met some terrific people.”

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Following last year’s public consultation, it was clear that there was a demand for Ivybridge Library to open on a Wednesday. As a result, from 27th May, the library will be open all day on a Wednesday. Library staff will be altering their working pattern so that they will be on hand from 9am-1pm to help customers; between 1-5pm there will be a Library Extra service operated by the volunteers. This session will enable people to browse, borrow and return books and other items as well as use the computers. The Information Centre is also moving to the library, which it is hoped will provide a more efficient and streamlined service to all customers.

Ivybridge Flower Club is taking part in the NAFAS National Flower Arranging Day’s campaign, 'The Lonely Bouquet', on 1st May. Small bouquets of flowers will be left around the town with an explanatory tag for people to pick up and take home.

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Ivybridge has its first Town Crier since 1928 following the appointment of Ian Wintersgill to make some noise about the town. The aim of the Crier is to engage with the public, promote what the town has to offer and attend events. He can be hired for a small fee, which will be split between Ian to cover expenses and Ivybridge Memory Cafe and Riding For The Disabled. î To hire Ian, contact Margaret

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Lawsons ladies Race for Life

On 21st June, the Lawsons’ Ladies Team will be joining the Pink Army and running the Plymouth 5k Race for Life for Cancer Research UK. Having had members of staff personally affected by cancer in past years, Cancer Research UK is a cause very close to their hearts. Every pound you donate really does make a difference and will help them reach their £300 fundraising target. î To sponsor the Lawsons’

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A new selfservice launderette and sewing room, together with eco-friendly dry cleaning, is set to open in Ivybridge this month. The services, which will be available from premises at the Archway, Costly Street, marks the return to the town of Amanda Barnes, who previously ran a dry cleaning business in the town, and owns the successful Devon Commercial Cleaning and Barnes The Cleaners in Totnes. The new premises will be a onestop-shop for all your laundry, alteration and cleaning needs. Self-service washing and drying machines will be available, and the dry cleaning will be environmentally-friendly wet cleaning, which washes items in water rather than solvent. The process uses no chemicals, and Amanda is the only cleaner in the South Hams licensed to operate under the Wool mark. A full range of dry cleaning services will be offered, including clothes, leather, suede, duvets and wedding dresses. You will also be able to have garments altered on-site in the sewing room.

Elections 2015

As well as the General Election vote on 7th May there are local elections, too. For details on all the candidates and where your nearest polling station is, visit www.southhams.gov.uk and click on Elections 2015

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Ivybridge during

THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918

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RECOUNTING LIFE IN THE TOWN O OO REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

Colin Harris, manager of Stowford Mill from 1979-1995, has written another fascinating book called ‘Random Writings’. It is just that, and mentions many snippets of mill life and is printed on some of the last paper to be made at the mill. The book is available for a donation of £10 which will go to Shelter Box, Hospice Care and Devon Air Ambulance. The Ivybridge Mill Archive Group is hosting a book signing at Ivybridge Library on 14th May between 2-4pm where, by popular request, many of the mill photo’s will be on display, plus other points of Ivybridge Heritage. For further information please telephone 895875.

wo months of relative quiet for the 2nd Devons followed the battle of Neuve Chappelle (see March). Throughout April reinforcements arrived to replace casualties, but by the beginning of May the battalion was still understrength and was particularly short of officers. William Northcott of Ivybridge was with the battalion by then; he was aged 21. From the evidence I have been able to look at, it is not clear where and how William died, but here are some thoughts. First, a list of what is known. • The 2nd Devons were involved in the attack on Aubers Ridge on 9th May and suffered tremendous casualties: 67 soldiers were killed or missing and 167 – including the CO, Colonel Ingles - were wounded. • Private 9639 Northcott, W. died on 25th May and was buried in

Rue-Petillon, Fleurbaix, northern France (above). • Fleurbaix is about 4 kilometers north of Aubers. One possibility is that William Northcott may have been wounded during the attack on Aubers and then died whilst being treated and buried (or, more likely, re-buried as after the war many graves in the area were concentrated on the RuePetillon cemetery). However, I think this is unlikely for two reasons. First, there were 16 days between the attack on Aubers Ridge and William’s death, which is more than enough time to

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Sunday 26th April

Plant Fair 10am-2pm. Plant Heritage Devon Group. Totnes Civic Hall. Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am-5pm. Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, PL21 0JF. Details: 01752 691749 / www.lukesland.co.uk The Ramblers Group Walk. 10.30ammeet Kingsbridge Quay Information Centre. Walk West Alvington, Woolston, Horsecombe, Lower Batson, Blanksmill, and Collapit. 8 miles. Details: 01548 531598 / shamsramblers@gmail.com Monday 27th April

South Hams Citizens Advice Bureau 10am-1pm. Drop-in at The Watermark or call 08444 111 444. Planning & Infrastructure Committee 6pm. Town Hall. Policy & Resources Committee Meeting 7pm. Ivybridge Town Hall. Tuesday 28th April

Royal British Legion Pop In 10am4pm, The Watermark. Details: 0808 802 8080 / www.britishlegion.org.uk Messy Play 10-11.30am. For under 5s at the Methodist Church, Ivybridge. Details: 01752 896356. Ivybridge Community Choir 7.309.30pm. Ivybridge Library. Details: 01626 870107. The Ramblers Group Walk. 10.30am meet Ermington Square. Walk

What’s On Your dairy of events, groups & clubs in Ivybridge Burraton Cross, Worston, Winsor, West Worthele, Lower Keaton, Strode. 10 miles. Details: 01548 550777 / shamsramblers@gmail.com Wednesday 28th April

Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am-5pm. Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, PL21 0JF. Details: 01752 691749 / www.lukesland.co.uk Ivybridge Memory Cafe The Sportsman’s Inn, 2-4pm. For anyone with memory loss and their carers. Enjoy chat , quizzes and cake. Details: 07791239357. Knit and Natter 2.30-4pm, The Famous Lee Mill. Join our Judith every Wednesday - book your FREE space now. 01752 691100. Film @ The Watermark - Still Life [12A] 92mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. Thursday 30th April

Wright Group Coffee Mornings 10.30am-noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. Credit Union. 9.30am-noon. Ivybridge Library.

The Ramblers Group Walk. 10.30am meet Widecombe car park. Walk Bonehill, Bonehill Rocks, Chinkwell and Honeybag Tors, Natsworthy, Hookney Tor, Grimspound, Hamel Down. Strenuous. 8 miles. Details: 01752 837252 / shamsramblers@gmail.com Ivybridge Board Game night 611pm, Duke of Cornwall Pub. Details: joel.wright@me.com / 07863 128 489. Film @ The Watermark - The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies [12A] 144mins. 7.30pm Friday 1st May

Ivybridge Country Market 8.3011.30am. Scout hut next to the Leisure Centre. Details 01752 893211. Youth Leisure Night @ Ivybridge Leisure Centre 7.30- 9.30pm. First session is free! Then only £2. Young Parents Group For parents under 25 with a child under 5. SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Details: 01752 896356. Green Pastures coffee bar with lots of toys. Bittaford Methodist Church. 10am-noon. Lee Mill Toddlers Together. 10am12noon. For 0-5 year olds and parents/carers. £1. Lee Mill Church Hall. Details: 07971 435728. Film @ The Watermark – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five D Armies [12A] 144mins. 7.30pm. See film listings on page 13.

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What’s On Your dairy of events, groups & clubs in Ivybridge Film @ The Watermark – Still Alice [12A] 101mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See film listings on page 13. Thursday 7th May

Lukesland Gardens Spring Wright Group Coffee Mornings Opening 11am-5pm. Lukesland 10.30am-noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. Gardens, Ivybridge, PL21 0JF. Details: Credit Union. 9.30am-noon. 01752 691749 / www.lukesland.co.uk Ivybridge Library. Ivybridge Memory Cafe The Ivybridge Walking for HealthSportsman’s Inn, 2-4pm. For anyone Level 3 Free. Meet inside the with memory loss and their carers. Ivybridge Leisure Centre 9.45am for Enjoy chat , quizzes and cake. Details: 10am start. Up to 90 minutes, may 07791239357. include steep slopes, steps, uneven Knit and Natter 2.30-4pm, The surfaces and stiles. Details: Famous Lee Mill. Join our Judith www.walkingforhealth.org.uk every Wednesday - book your FREE Film @ The Watermark – Birdman space now. 01752 691100. [15] 116mins. 7.30pm. See film Devon Senior Voice.10am for listings on page 13. 10.30am, buffet at 12noon. £3. The Friday 8th May Sportsman’s Inn. For more info Tel. 01752 892191. Ivybridge Country Market 8.300-18 months Group 1- 2.30pm. 11.30am. Scout hut next to the SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Booking Leisure Centre. Details 01752 893211. is essential - 01752 896356. Youth Leisure Night @ Ivybridge concerts - May15_Layout 07:42 Page 1 lCharity Leisure Centre 7.309.30pm. First Quiz night @ The Sportsman’s 1 13/04/2015 session is free! Then only £2. Inn, Exeter Road, Ivybridge.

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01752 896356. Green Pastures coffee bar with lots of toys. Bittaford Methodist Church. 10am-noon. Lee Mill Toddlers Together. 10am12noon. For 0-5 year olds and parents/carers. £1. Lee Mill Church Hall. Details: 07971 435728. VE Day 70th Anniversary in Ivybridge. 11am. A service of remembrance at the War Memorial. 7.30pm. The Sportmans Inn for a celebratory evening, Film @ The Watermark – Birdman [15] 116mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See film listings on page 13. Charity 80s Disco 7.30pm until late. Ugborough Village Hall in aid of Mind and Get Kids Going. £5. Details: 01752 426223 / Anchor Inn. Saturday 9th May

VE Window Dressing Judging of the Traders’ Window Dressing Competition. l JEZ @ The Sportsmans Inn - a Sportsmans favourite- fantastic singer and entertainer. Sunday 10th May

Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am-5pm. Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, PL21 0JF. Details: 01752 691749 / www.lukesland.co.uk VE Service of Thanks Giving 3pm. A service of Thanks Giving to be held at St John’s Church.

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Monday 11th April

South Hams Citizens Advice Bureau 10am-1pm. Drop-in at The Watermark or call 08444 111 444. Ivybridge Flower Club 7.30pm. The Watermark. See page 16. Tuesday 12th May

Royal British Legion Pop In 10am4pm, The Watermark. Details: 0808 802 8080 / www.britishlegion.org.uk Messy Play 10-11.30am. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Suitable for under 5s. Details: 01752 896356. Ivybridge Walking for Health Level 2 Free. Meet inside the Ivybridge Leisure Centre 9.45am for 10am start. Up to 60 minutes, may include some moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles. Details: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Ivybridge Community Choir 7.309.30pm. Ivybridge Library. Details: 01626 870107. Film @ The Watermark – The Theory of Everything [12A] 123mins. 7.30pm. See film listings on page 13. Wednesday 13th May

Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am-5pm. Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, PL21 0JF. Details: 01752 691749 / www.lukesland.co.uk Blossom Meeting 7.30pm. Breast L cancer self-help and support group. blossomivybridge@yahoo.co.uk

What’s On Your dairy of events, groups & clubs in Ivybridge Ivybridge Memory Café 2- 4pm. Quizzes, chat and cake at The Sportsmans Inn. 0-18 months Group 1- 2.30pm. SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Booking is essential - 01752 896356. Film @ The Watermark – The Theory of Everything [12A] 123mins. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. See film listings on page 13. Thursday 14th May

Wright Group Coffee Mornings 10.30am-noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. Credit Union. 9.30am-noon. Ivybridge Library. Ivybridge Walking for HealthLevel 3 Free. Meet inside the Ivybridge Leisure Centre 9.45am for 10am start. Up to 90 minutes, may include steep slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles. Details: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk LIVE National Theatre @ The Watermark – Man and Superman [12A] 240mins. 7pm start, doors open at 6.30pm. See page 13.

Dementia information session 18th May, The Watermark, 4-5pm May 17th-22nd is Dementia Awareness Week and on Monday, 18th May, the local Dementia Champions will be running a free dementia information session at The Watermark from 4-5pm - all are welcome to come along. The information session is run under the Dementia Friends scheme, which is jointly funded by the Department of Health and the Office of Civil Society. The aim of the scheme is to get one million people in the UK to better understand what dementia is and how people can live well with dementia. It is estimated that there are 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, and these numbers are growing. Two thirds of those with dementia live in the community Locally, there is a committee working towards the aim of making Ivybridge a dementia-friendly community. A dementia-friendly community is one in which people with dementia are empowered to have high aspirations and feel confident, knowing they can contribute and participate in activities that are meaningful to them. If you are interested in finding out more about what you, your community group or business could do to help support Ivybridge as a Dementia-friendly community, or even in joining the committee yourself, email Ivybridgedementiafriends@hotmail.com

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Green Pastures coffee bar with lots of toys. Bittaford Methodist Church. 10am-noon. Lee Mill Toddlers Together. 10am12noon. For 0-5 year olds and parents/carers. £1. Lee Mill Church Hall. Details: 07971 435728. Saturday 16th May

Ladies’ Night Ivybridge Rugby Club. 8pm. Details from the club steward Paul Rowley, tel: 01752 894392. Spring Charity Concert in aid of St Luke’s Hospice. 2.30pm and 7pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Tickets £6.50 and £3 (under 14) to include refreshments from The Watermark. See the advert on page 9. l KATIE JAYE @ The Sportsmans Inn - The lady with the saxaphonebeautiful soulful sounds! Sunday 17th May

Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am-5pm. Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, PL21 0JF. Details: 01752 691749 / www.lukesland.co.uk Film @ The Watermark – The Theory of Everything [12A] 123mins. 7.30pm. See film listings on page 13. Monday 18th May

What’s On Your dairy of events, groups & clubs in Ivybridge

Gardens, Ivybridge, PL21 0JF. Details: 01752 691749 / www.lukesland.co.uk One-day Pencil and Watercolour Workshop 10am- 4pm. Ivybridge Town Hall. £40. Spaces limited. To book/details: 01752 893852. 0-18 months Group. 1- 2.30pm. At SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Booking is essential so please call 01752 896356. Thursday 21st May

Tuesday 19th May

Royal British Legion Pop In 10am4pm, The Watermark. Details: 0808 802 8080 / www.britishlegion.org.uk Messy Play 10-11.30am. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Suitable for under 5s. Details: 01752 896356. Ivybridge Walking for HealthLevel 2 Free. Meet inside the Ivybridge Leisure Centre 9.45am for 10am start. Up to 60 minutes, may include some moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and possibly stiles. Details: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Ivybridge Community Choir 7.309.30pm. Ivybridge Library. Details: 01626 870107. LIVE @ The Watermark – The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan directed by Mike Leigh. 135mins. 7.30pm start, doors open at 7pm. See film listings on page 13.

South Hams Citizens Advice Bureau 10am-1pm. Drop-in at The Wednesday 20th May Watermark or call 08444 111 444. The General Sportsmans Inn -2-4pm. Mar15_Layout 1Lukesland 16/02/2015 10:57Spring Page 1 Gardens U3A Meeting The Opening 11am-5pm. Lukesland Watermark. See page 16.

Wright Group Coffee Mornings 10.30am-noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. Credit Union. 9.30am-noon. Ivybridge Library. Ivybridge Walking for HealthLevel 3 Free. Meet inside the Ivybridge Leisure Centre 9.45am for 10am start. Up to 90 minutes, may include steep slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles. Details: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Film @ The Watermark – Foxcatcher [15] 131mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See film listings on page 13. Friday 22nd May

Ivybridge Country Market 8.3011.30am. Scout hut next to the Leisure Centre. Details 01752 893211. Cornwood Flower Festival to 25th. 10am-6pm each day. Theme ‘Lest We Forget’ theme in remembrance of WW1. See the advert on page 10. Youth Leisure Night @ Ivybridge Leisure Centre 7.30- 9.30pm. First session is free! Then only £2.

MEET THE JOLLY DOLLIES

Saturday, 23 May: Widows, why not come and meet the Ivybridge JDs at The Riverbank Cafe, Glanvilles Mill, at 11am with a view to joining us? JDs is an organisation started by widows for widows to help us regain a social life through friendship and social events. Our aim is to connect, and support, widows locally and nationally so that the JD’s network can reach all those widows who want and deserve to have a full, happy and supportive social life. The JDs understand that the period of bereavement is handled differently and unique for everyone, however, the time comes for most of us when we feel confident enough to want to pick up our social lives. Contact: Rhoda on 01757 892074 or Dee on 01752 892309, email Thejollydollies @gmail.com or visit www.thejollydollies.com

Young Parents Group For parents under 25 with a child under 5. SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Details: 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.

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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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@ Ivybridge Library in April

• Mon: Noon-2pm Work Club (not 4th or 25th) • Weds: 6th/13th/20th/27th 10.30am-noon Memory Loss Reading Group in partnership with the Reader Organisation. Opportunity for people with memory loss and their carers to share their memories set against a background of stories and poems. Refreshments available. • Thurs: 7th/14th/21st/28th 9.30am-noon City of Plymouth Credit Union, Ivybridge Branch The opportunity to regularly save locally. Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10.3010.50am Traditional rhymes and songs for under 3s and their parents and carers. Knit and Natter 2.30-4.30pm A friendly group of people who enjoy knitting, sewing and crochet over a cup of tea or coffee – accompanied by some chatter. • Sat: 2nd/9th/16th/23rd/30th 11.30am Storytime Stories for children read by a member of library staff. • Monday 11th 4-5pm M@x’s Book Dreamers Book Group for children aged 7-11 • Tuesday 12th 10am-noon Next Steps An informal friendly support group for parents and carers of young adults who have ongoing special or additional needs. • Wednesday 13th 1.30-3.30pm Ivybridge Stroke Support Group A self-help group for stroke survivors and their carers • Thursday 14th 2-4pm Action for Hearing Loss Clinic An opportunity for residents provided with hearing aids by Derriford Hospital to call in for batteries and re-tubing. Book Signing by Colin Harris - see page 6. • Friday 15th 10.30am-12.30pm South Hams CVS Drop-in session • Saturday 16th Build A Story Listen to the story and then have a go at building it with Lego. 10.3011.30am. £1.50 per child. Book with library staff, session run by our young volunteers Cameron and Katie. Ivybridge Writers’ Group 10amnoon. Share creative writing thoughts and ideas in our friendly informal group. Application Forms must be completed via the Library Supervisor. A waiting list may apply. £3.00 per session. • Wednesday 27th 2-4.30pm Event to celebrate the reopening of the library on Wednesdays. This will support Naturally Healthy Week and will take the form of craft activities and displays with an animal theme. • Thursday 28th 6pm Friends of Ivybridge Library Annual General Meeting followed by meeting of new committee

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THE HOBBIT: BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES [12A] Fri 1 May 7.30pm Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness 144 mins STILL ALICE [12A] Wed 6 May 2pm & 7.30pm A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. With Julianne Moore and Alec Baldwin 101 mins BIRDMAN [15] Thu 7 May 7.30pm & Fri 8 May 2pm & 7.30pm A washed-up actor, who once played an iconic superhero, battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career and himself in the days leading up to the opening of his Broadway play. Starring Michael Keaton and Edward Norton 116 mins THEORY OF EVERYTHING [12A] Tue 12 May 7.30pm, Wed 13 May 2pm & 7.30pm & Sun 17 May 7.30pm A look at the relationship between the famous physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife. Eddie Redmayne stars 123 mins MAN AND SUPERMAN LIVE FROM THE NATIONAL THEATRE Thu 14 May 7pm A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live. Ralph Fiennes takes the role of Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of Shaw’s witty, provocative classic Tickets: £15/£14 concessions THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE LIVE FROM THE ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA Tues 19 May 7.30pm Sentimental pirates, blundering policeman, absurd adventures and improbable paradoxes – Gilbert and Sullivan’s dazzling The Pirates of Penzance comes to ENO in a highly anticipated new production from renowned film maker and director Mike Leigh Tickets: £15/£14 concessions FOXCATCHER [15] Thu 21 May 2pm & 7.30pm The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul - a union that leads to unlikely circumstances. Starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo 131 mins BIG HERO 6 [PG] Wed 27 May 10.30am The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. WILD [15] Wed 27 May 2pm & 7.30pm & Fri 29 May 7.30pm A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe. Reese Witherspoon stars 113 mins CINDERELLA Thu 28 May 10.30am [U] Animated Disney classic BLADE RUNNER THE FINAL CUT [15] Thu 28 May 7.30pm A blade runner must pursue and try to terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator. Classic film with an all star cast including Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Daryl Hannah etc.

Dads’ Group Woodland walk through Longtimber Woods. Suitable for under 5s and their male carers. Details: 01752 896356.

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Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge - 9am-1pm

Cornwood Flower Festival to 25th. 10am-6pm each day. Theme ‘Lest We Forget’ theme in remembrance of WW1. See the advert on page 10. Concert of Music and Reading Cornwood Parish Church. 7.30pm. Tickets are £10, to include a glass of wine. Details: 01752 837441 / www.cornwoodchurch.com

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Also full markets at: The Quay, Kingsbridge 1st & 3rd Sats each month Market Square, Dartmouth 2nd Sat each month

Mini Market - Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge - 4th Saturday each month - 9am till 1pm

Next Mini Markets in Ivybridge Sat 25th Apr / Sat 23rd May / Sat 27th Jun / Sat 25th Jul For visitor and stall enquiries phone Jennie Beardsley on 07932 407819

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The Watermark Eurovision Party 7pm. The Watermark. Pre-order a Viennese Sausage and French Fries, Euro themed cocktail and flag to wave on the United Kingdom for just £10. l A night with 'The King' Mr Lesley Presley @ The Sportsman’s Inn.

Film @ The Watermark – Wild [15] 113mins. 2pm & 7.30pm. See film lisitngs on page 13.

What’s On

Thursday 28th May

Methodist Church. Suitable for under 5s. Details: 01752 896356. Ivybridge Walking for HealthLevel 2 Free. Meet inside the Ivybridge Leisure Centre 9.45am for 10am start. Up to 60 minutes, may include some moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and possibly stiles. Details: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Ivybridge Community Choir 7.309.30pm. Ivybridge Library. Details: 01626 870107.

Wright Group Coffee Mornings 10.30am-noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. Credit Union. 9.30am-noon. Ivybridge Library. Ivybridge Walking for HealthLevel 3 Free. Meet inside the Ivybridge Leisure Centre 9.45am for 10am start. Up to 90 minutes, may include steep slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles. Details: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Film @ The Watermark – Cinderella [U] 10.30am. See film listings on page 13. Film @ The Watermark – Blade Runner The Final Cut [15] 7.30pm. See film listings on page 13.

Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am-5pm. Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, PL21 0JF. Details: 01752 691749 / www.lukesland.co.uk Ivybridge Memory Café 2- 4pm. Quizzes, chat and cake at The Sportsman’s Inn. 0-18 months Group 1- 2.30pm. Tuesday 26th May SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Booking Royal British Legion Pop In 10amis essential - 01752 896356. 4pm, The Watermark. Details: 0808 Film @ The Watermark – Big Hero Bill 8080 Lomas - Mar15_Layout 1 13/02/2015 16:09 Page 1 802 / www.britishlegion.org.uk 6 [PG] 102mins. 10.30am. See film lisitngs on page 13. Messy Play 10-11.30am. Ivybridge

Sunday 24th May

Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am-5pm. Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, PL21 0JF. Details: 01752 691749 / www.lukesland.co.uk Cornwood Flower Festival to 25th. 10am-6pm each day. Theme ‘Lest We Forget’ theme in remembrance of WW1. See the advert on page 10. Special Songs of Praise Service 6pm, Cornwood Parish Church. Details: 01752 837441 / www.cornwoodchurch.com Bank Holiday Monday 25th May

Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am-5pm. Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, PL21 0JF. Details: 01752 691749 / www.lukesland.co.uk Cornwood Flower Festival 10am6pm. Theme ‘Lest We Forget’ theme in remembrance of WW1. See the advert on page 10.

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FUN WITH FLOWERS Jane Wonnacott, a florist and demonstrator from Beaworthy, visited Ivybridge Flower Club for its April meeting and used as her title “Fun with flowers”. Jane had members laughing fit to burst as she regaled them with tales of her family and the ups and downs of life living as a farmer’s wife on a farm through the foot and mouth disaster, her children and now grandchildren, with her arrangements all linked to different aspects of her journey. The club’s next meeting is on Monday, 11th May, at the Library, starting at 7.30pm. The demonstrator is Margaret Heal, whose title is “Hearts and flowers”. Visitors are welcome to club meetings, £5. FIND OUT MORE:

Contact club chairman, Janet Weston, tel. (01752) 894643

BIG BREAKFAST

Ivybridge Rotary Club members Ann and John Brooks held their annual ‘Big Breakfast’ at Sparkwell Village Hall in April, raising £1,846 for Cancer Research UK. The event started in 2003 at Ann’s house, but due to its

clubs& groups PASTY PATTER

“The Great Cornish Pasty” will be the subject of a talk by Diana Lawer at the May general meeting of Ivybridge U3A, being held at The Watermark on Monday, 18th May, starting at 2pm. The U3A Choir is joining the Mayflower quartets and chorus for two performances at the Spring Charity Concert on Saturday, 16th May, at Ivybridge Methodist Church - see the advert on page nine. The concerts are in aid of St Luke’s Hospice - tickets are priced at £6.50 and £3 (under 14) and are on sale from The Watermark. FIND OUT MORE: Visit www.ivybridge-U3A.org.uk

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Hosts and guests enjoyed champagne reception on arrival in Beverungen in company of (left) Michael Schwalm (German chairman), Burgermeister Herr Hubertus Grimm (centre)

huge popularity relocated to Sparkwell Village Hall in 2005, where it has been held ever since. People come from far and wide including as far as Cullompton and it is a very social get together, especially from the farming sector. This year they cooked 210 eggs, 20kgs of sausages, 18kgs bacon, used 14 loaves of bread plus beans, tomatoes, hogs and black pudding and potato waffles. The

money raised this year brought the grand total to £18,781 since the first ‘Big Breakfast’ was fried. Forthcoming Rotary events include: Thursday 4th June, Rotary Charity Golf Day, Staddon Heights Golf Club, Plymouth. Players and sponsors needed. Saturday 20th June, Ivybridge Duck Race - tickets for corporate and individual ducks will be available soon!

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40TH ANNIVERSARY VISIT Twenty-eight members of the Ivybridge German Society visited Beverungen at the beginning of April to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the unofficial link between the two towns. The exchange started in 1975 as a school venture from the community college after one of the teachers relocated to Beverungen, but quickly developed as an adult exchange, and has taken place annually since. Guests stay with German families, with a programme of visits through the week, escorted by the hosts.

Ivybridge Rotary Club meet every Wednesday at The Watermark, Ivybridge, from 6pm. FIND OUT MORE: Contact Adrian D'Cunha - adrian.dcunha@virgin. net or find the club on Facebook

SUMMER PLAY

Following on from the success of Agatha Christie And Then There Were None in the summer of

This year we were greeted by the Press and Town Mayor (Burgermeister), who spoke warmly of the value of such exchanges and his speech marked the start of a wonderful week. Our hosts surprised us further with a presentation book of photographs for each guest and a superb farewell party. It was a thoroughly enjoyable trip - now we must put on our thinking caps to see how we can reciprocate in a suitable manner when our guests come to visit us in October and give them a real West Country welcome.

2012, Ivybridge Theatre Company thought it would be great to stage another Christie play and particularly appropriate in this, the 125th anniversary year of her birth. The members have chosen Cards on the Table, adapted for the stage by Leslie Darbon, which will be performed at The Watermark on Friday, 14th and 15th August, at 7.30pm. The play

MAD HATTER MAY

May is Mad Hatter month for the Ivybridge Crafters! The weekly coffee and crafts get togethers will have a Mad Hatter theme: 1st Caterpillars Marbled Flowers; 8th - Queen of Hearts Fimo roses and beads; 15th “Drink Me” beaded bottle bag charm; 22nd - Mad Hatters tea party hats; 29th Pom Pom Flamingos. Ivybridge Crafters meet every Friday, 10am-noon at Endsleigh terrace cafe, all materials supplied. The group is also attending the Dartmoor Zoo Craft and Food Fair on 25th/26th May, where they will be making spring time stamped boxes between 10am and 4pm FIND OUT MORE: For more information call/ text Jenny Pearce on 07753480423 or follow us on Facebook.

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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 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”! Look out for more details nearer the time. Murder mysteries ITC has a number of Murder Mystery events for private groups in the coming months, and due to popular demand, plans are also in hand to perform one very soon in Ivybridge which will be open to the general public. Details to follow very soon! Ivybridge Theatre Company meet at Chapel Place, Fore Street, Ivybridge, every Wednesday at 7.30pm; in May the dates are 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. If you have any interest in performing arts or even helping back-stage, for example costumes, set making, lighting and sound, they would love to hear from you! FIND OUT MORE: Contact Ron Davis on 01752 893308 or visit ivybridgetheatrecompany.co.uk

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New term for Ivybridge Town Council – councillors needed This year we have the new Wards for Ivybridge – East and West Wards rather than Filham, Central and Woodlands Wards. The elections for South Hams District Council and one of the Ivybridge Town Council wards (East) will be held on 7th May. However, we only have six Councillors for Ivybridge West (so they have been elected unopposed) and need to co-opt two more to join the Council. Please consider joining the team and being involved at a very exciting time for Ivybridge. Over the next four year Electoral term we can anticipate the building of up to 700 new homes; Stowford Mill redevelopment; leisure centre area redevelopment; enhanced health facilities and plan documents looking further ahead for the town to 2031. Added to which there are the sports and open spaces and The Watermark which are part of the direct responsibility of the Town Council. These continue to evolve and offer improved services for

Latest news from Ivybridge Town Council the community, alongside the support for services such as CAB, young people, local history and caring groups. We hope to hear from people who live or work in Ivybridge and who wish to make a contribution to the town and be part of its future. Please contact the Town Clerk, Lesley Hughes, for more information. LOCAL HISTORY The Ivybridge Museums and Archives Group (IMAG) has been working hard to ensure that the town doesn’t lose the history of

Stowford Mill and their Facebook page has regular requests for information. Later this year they have been invited by Dartmoor National Park Authority to contribute to an exhibition at Princetown regarding the role of Stowford Mill and surrounding area in the First World War. In May, when the changes to the front area at The Watermark are introduced, they will be having displays about Stowford Mill and the town, so would welcome feedback and comments – but most especially more people to join the group and help as Trustees, as they are keen to

fundraise and eventually have a permanent space (hopefully at the Mill) to display the material, much in fact in digital form. Other ideas like a Heritage Dandy Roll walk as well as a project officer to bring together all our local history are being explored. Please contact Lesley Thatcher via facebook or the email address Stowfordmillarchives@gmail.com

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The Watermark welcomes back Fairport Convention on Wednesday 20th May. Fairport Convention are an English folk rock and electric folk band. Formed in 1967, they are widely regarded as the most important group in the English folk rock movement. Their seminal album Liege & Lief is considered to have launched the electric folk or English folk rock movement, which provided a distinctively English identity to rock music and helped awaken much wider interest in traditional music in general. The large number of personnel who have been part of the band are among the most highly regarded and influential musicians of their era and have gone on to participate in a large number of significant bands, or enjoyed important solo careers. Since 1979, they have hosted the Cropredy Festival, which is the largest such annual event in England. Individually and collectively the members of Fairport Convention have received numerous awards recognizing their contribution to music and culture. Tickets: £23/£22 concessions call the box office on 01752 892220.

Paul Foot Eurovision Party

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of everyone’s guilty pleasure with The Watermark’s Eurovision Party on Saturday, 23 May. Pre-order a Viennese Sausage and French Fries, Euro themed cocktail and flag to wave on the United Kingdom for just £10. Available online, by calling 01752 892220 or in person from the Box Office. Watch all the proceedings from Vienna on the big screen, be part of The Watermark jury to decide who we think will be the winner, see how it compares with the final result. Come dressed in the national costume of your choice or a past or present contestant, a prize will be given to the best dressed.

Paul Foot commands a significant cult following called The Guild of Connoisseurs. Heralded by critics, Paul’s previous tours have been showered with 5 star reviews and nominations, credited as “masterful” (Scotsman) and “ingenious” (The Australian Herald Sun). His subversive, insightful absurdity constantly challenges and delights his faithful connoisseurs, leaving “your sides sore and your face wet with tears” (Edinburgh Evening News). His most recent TV credits include BBC1’s “Would I Lie To You”, BBC2’s “Never Mind The Buzzcocks”, C4’s “8 Out Of 10 Cats” and Comedy Central’s “The Alternative Comedy Experience”. Don’t miss your chance to see “a cult classic, a relic from the past, a rare exotic bird, he’s special” (The Daily Express)."It's baffling to me that Paul is not a household name in this country. His routines are like jazz clusters, loose hammocks, choked to the brim with jokes and ideas" (Noel Fielding). See him at The Watermark on Friday 22 May Tickets: £12.50

Coming up:

Something for all the family at The Watermark in the coming months... including Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years performed by Bookends, the legendary Dr. John Cooper Clarke, The Pantaloons are back with their rendition of Treasure Island, entertain the children in the summer holidays with 2 matinee performances of Animal Alphabet with Nicky Kemp, Mused a tribute to Muse, the return of Ben Waters with Dave Lee, Richard Digance with his Art Exhibition, meet and greet and concert. And much much more...

Improvements at The Watermark

During May, The Watermark will be moving the Information Centre into the Library space and expanding the coffee shop seating area. It will provide a new spacious and colourful environment with more room between the tables to make it much more accessible to get around. They will still be delivering the same service during this time but please bear with them whilst they make these exciting improvements.

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OUT OF SIGHT BUT NOT OUT OF MIND

well Acupuncture for sporting injuries BY FIONA MATTHEWS Acupuncture South Devon

With summer approaching, more people will be encouraged to get physical. Athletes at all levels are susceptible to injury. Poor training practices, failure to warm up, accidents, lack of fitness and improper equipment can cause significant sports injuries. Acupuncture is routinely used in the treatment of sporting injuries and effectively treats tired limbs, strained muscles and other musculoskeletal complaints, preventing prevent further injury. Acupuncture can promote the body’s own healing abilities and research shows that treatment can help recovery by: • Providing pain relief

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Acupuncture not only aids recovery and enables athletes to return to training more quickly, but with regular treatments, can also enhance performance. The treatment can be directed to the muscle groups required for the particular sport, which improves their blood circulation, energy and strength. If you would like more information or to find out if traditional acupuncture could help you, contact Fiona Matthews. Acupuncture South Devon www.acupuncturesouthdevon. co.uk your local member of the British Acupuncture Council with clinics in Cornwood Road, Ivybridge, the Plymouth Nuffield S Exeter’s Hospital and Southernhay Clinic.

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Mental wellbeing is equally as important as physical wellbeing. The difference is that it can’t be bandaged like a broken limb. Nonetheless, it still deserves the same quality of support without the stigma and embarrassment that we, as a society, place on mental health issues. The Duchess of Cambridge is Royal Patron for the children’s charity ‘Place2Be’, and has recently made it her mission to breakdown the stigma surrounding mental health, encouraging parents not to be embarrassed in seeking help. I firmly believe that with early intervention, and by working through those difficult thoughts and feelings that are causing you pain, in a safe, confidential space, you can take back control. I work with all ages, including children and young adults, involving a wide range of issues. Counselling should be available to all, which is reflected in my fees – with concessions available for young people. I offer an initial one-hour session free of charge, so that we can meet, you get an idea of how counselling may work for you and to see whether you are ready to embark on your journey. For an informal chat, please contact me. Side By Side Counselling 07773 202281 | sbscounselling@weebly.com | Facebook.com/Side-By-Side-South-Devon-Counselling | www.sbscounselling.weebly.com

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ARE THINGS NOT AS THEY SEEM? BY YVONNE AND DIANE Ivy Counselling

“Maybe they are, maybe they’re not!” How can your world feel so dark when outside there is light? People around you believe you are coping, you continue with your everyday life, no one is aware of the struggles within. The times you want to break down and cry but something prevents you

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from doing so, the times you want to express your frustration or anger but choose not to, the difficulties of holding back emotionally and physically is absorbing all your strength and taking its toll. Perhaps you have no one you can trust to share your thoughts and feelings for fear of being judged or simply finding it almost impossible to allow yourself to open up. Maybe your confusion is starting or already impacting on those you care about and love but because you are lost in your own world, you are unaware of how it is affecting others? It becomes like throwing a pebble into a pond and watching the ripples becoming wider, unable to stop them spreading and the sense of losing control coupled with feelings of guilt?

Many of us are looking forward to that summer holiday and jetting off somewhere nice – and many start to get nervous at the thought of getting on a plane. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you overcome the “fear response” which can make so many people feel tense and uneasy as they approach an airport or as they board a plane. “For some people, the idea of flying can make them uncomfortable,” says Tiffany Armitage, a Solution Focused Hypnotherapy practitioner based in Ivybridge and Plymouth. “I work with a client, normally over a period of four sessions, to help them approach flying in a calm,

Although not necessarily being the case one believes they are alone and, therefore, isolated, communication between yourself and others becomes compromised. Does this sound S familiar, have you reached this point? If this is the case there is

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home&garden May Gardening Tips What to do in your garden this month Weed out... weeds

Hoe your borders to get rid of weeds before they take hold - annual weeds such as bitter cress and groundsel are enough of a nightmare without allowing them to go forth and multiply by seeding. Dandelions are a monstrous nuisance at this time of year – if you don’t have time to deal with them terminally, at least chop their heads off before they set seed.

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Carry on removing moss and weeds from paths, terraces and drives and keep an eye out for pests around the garden. Try to keep the use of chemical controls to a minimum – they may kill off pests, but they also kill off the beneficial insects that prey on them, such as ladybirds and hoverfly larvae.

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A BUSY TIME FOR THE HARRIERS

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Two years ago, cricket-loving regulars of the Old Smithy pub decided to help the fundraising of the landlord, Rob, for Guide Dogs for the Blind by forming a cricket team. The idea was to play a few friendly games to raise money, and have a bit of fun, too. The friendlies were a great success, raising over £850. This year the team has decided to take the next step and has joined the P&D midweek cricket league. Although the P&D league does not have the razzmatazz of Twenty 20 cricket, it is the same format and the team is encouraging locals to come and support the guys for a fun evening of cricket and a little fundraising at the same time. Home games are at Ivybridge CC’s Filham Park pitch, starting around 6pm; the bar will be open for refreshments. The team face an intriguing first match on 18th May... versus Ivybridge CC! î A list of fixtures can be found at the Devon cricket website or on the Old Smithy’s notice board

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May sees Ivybridge Cricket Club host the Devon over 50s against Wales and the start of the Plymouth 20/20, with a 1st XI home game against Plymstock. Adult league matches and representative games @ Filham Park in May: 2nd: 2nd X1 v Yelverton 2pm 3rd: West Devon v East Devon U13s 1pm 7th: Devon Over 50s v Wales 2pm 9th: 1st X1 v Chudleigh 1.30pm 16th: 2nd X1 v Kingsbridge 2pm 21st: 1st X1 v Plymstock 20/20 6pm 23rd: 1st X1 v South Devon 1.30pm 30th: 1st X1 v Plymstock 1.30pm New players are welcome. î For more information go to ww.ivybridgecricket.co.uk

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The road race season is well underway, with athletes of Erme Valley Harriers travelling far and wide to compete. Mark Livermore and Carol Hansen ran the Bath half marathon, whilst Richard Stephens made the long trip to Brands Hatch, with a fine time of 1 hour and 34 minutes. Three athletes made a worthwhile trip to the Bideford Half Marathon. Mike Hoskin (1.29.31) and Kent Watson (1.31.26) had good runs, whilst Dave Hawke set a new club vet 70 age record with a time of 2.04.55. At the Weymouth Half Marathon, Cleo Perry was 1st lady in 1.26.50, just five seconds off her personal best time, and Jo Edwards ran 1.32.32 to set a new club ladies vet 45 record. Neil Holmes was in action at the Falmouth Half Marathon, finishing 9th overall, 2nd mv50, in a time of 1.21.54. At the Tavy 13, Neil Holmes again doing well as he was 4th overall in 1.22.00 and 2nd mv50. Sarah Hirons (1.34.16) was 2nd fv35 and Craig MacAlpine I (1.34.32) set a new personal best

Cleo Perry (right) and Jo Edwards at the Weymouth Half Marathon

time by over a minute. Some athletes opted for the shorter 10K distance of the Mad March Hare. Andy Norris was 3rd, 1st mv40, in a time of 36.20. Matt Brown was 9th (39.32), Richard Stephens 17th (41.01) and Simon Swift 25th (42.50). Several athletes went to Exeter for the Age UK 10K with Liz Bowden, Steve Worth, Claire Dexter and Bridgette Worth all achieving personal best times. The popular Ivybridge 10k takes place at 6.30pm on Saturday, 9th May. It starts at the station car park, with the finish at the rugby club, the new home of the Harriers. î For further information on the race and the Harriers visit their website at www.ermevalleyharriers.co.uk

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