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A seriously packed ‘local event’ section awaits you on pages 4-10. With details on The Yealmpton Show, The Holbeton Village Fete, The Yealmpton Duck Race, The Cornwood 10K and a FREE singing workshop! There’s something for everyone. Oh and the tide tables for July are also available on page 7.

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Devon Fit Camp FREE Session In Aid Of Breast Cancer Awareness Charity ‘Coppafeel’ And In Memory of Laura Weatherall-Plane.

Devon Fit Camp are holding a Bumper Fitness Camp on Saturday 15th July 2017 at 9am. They would love anyone that knew Laura, or who would like to support the Coppafeel charity to attend. Full details are on page 54.

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Thinking of Selling or Letting?

We are agreeing sales on homes in your area close to or equal to the asking price.

To find out how we can sell or let your property and achieve the best price for your home, call your nearest office for a free and confidential market appraisal.

Modbury & District: South Brent & Ivybridge: Yealmpton & District:

01548 830831 01364 646170 01752 880044

If you have instructed another agent on a sole agency selling rights basis, the terms of those instructions must be considered to avoid liability to pay two fees

Estate Agents

So, here we are in July already.

This is always a great time of the year for local events and the communities of Yealmpton, Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo and Holbeton have once again got a fabulous array of well organised events to help make the most of the Summer.

One of my favourite events ‘The Yealmpton Show’ takes place on Wednesday 26th July.

Come rain or shine, it’s always a great day out for all the family. See page 8 for full details and page 9 for an invite from local Estate Agent Marchand Petit - by visiting their stand at the show, you can enter their competition to win an overnight stay and evening meal at the lovely Langdon Court Hotel.

As you’ll see from the front cover, the Yealmpton Duck Race takes place on 23rd July. This event raises much needed money for the Yealmpton Athletics Assocation.

You can buy your ‘ducks’ from the local shops and pubs who are displaying the duck race poster.

Here’s hoping that the amazing sunny weather continues whilst all these local events take place.

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Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t kind on the day of the ‘Holbefest’ event last month, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended. I was there with my acapella quartet ‘Note-Ability’ and it was a really fun event.

Despite the heavy rain there were smiles all round and lots of laughter.

They managed to raise just under £2000 which is amazing. This money will go to support the fabulous school and pre school in Holbeton.

Finally, once again this month I find that whilst writing this introduction, more tragedy has struck the City of London. My heart goes out to all those affected.

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TO PROMOTE YOUR EVENT FOR FREE PLEASE Holbeton Film Club

July’s film is A United Kingdom, certificate 12A (racist

Saturday 8th July language, moderate violence). The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo), the King of Bechuanaland (modern Holbeton Film Club Botswana), and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their July’s film is A United Kingdom, families and the British and South African governments. th certificate 12A (racist language, This is showing on Saturday the 8 July in Holbeton Village Hall. Doors open 7pm, programme starts 7:30pm. Tickets on the moderate violence). The door £4. Light refreshments and ice creams will be on sale. inspiring true story of Seretse for the next 6 months is: Khama (David Oyelowo), the KingOurofprogramme Bechuanaland Friday 11th August The BFG (PG) (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Saturday 16th September* Bridget Jones’ Baby (15) Friday 13th October Lion (PG) Pike), the London office worker he married 1948 I, Daniel Blake (15) Saturday 11thin November December in the face of fierce opposition from Friday their8thfamilies andThe Buddy Holly Story (PG) *note: 3 Saturday in the month the British and South African governments.

Baumer 830274 open This is showing in Holbeton VillageHarry Hall.

Doors 7pm, programme starts 7:30pm. Tickets on the door £4. Light refreshments and ice creams will be on sale. rd

Saturday 22nd July Yealm Gardens Society.

Flower And Produce Show The Village Hall, Noss Mayo Show opens at 2.30pm, Prize Giving at 4pm.

Teas in the Revelstoke Room.

Admission by Donation Dementia Friendly Parishes around the Yealm July Events: The ‘Hobby Tree’ Craft and Hobbies Group which meets on Monday 3rd July and Monday 17th July from 10.30 - 12.30pm at Yealmpton Community Centre everyone is welcome for coffee, a chat.

The Shared Reading Group meets every Thursday morning from 10.30 - 12.00 midday at The Parish Room, Yealmpton giving people with dementia and their carers the pleasure of familiar books and poetry.

Gentle Exercise meets every Tuesday morning at Venn Court, Brixton from 11.30 - 12.30pm open to anyone wanting to build up strength, stay active and prevent falls.

Tea on Friday 28th July from 3.00 - 4.30 pm. at The Community Room, St. Marys School, Brixton an afternoon of performance poetry accompanied by amazing photography on the big screen presented by Graham Searle. Everyone is welcome to this wonderful event.

If you would like know more about Dementia Friendly Parishes around the Yealm or how we can help you in any way please contact Maxine on 07450206312.

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Holbeton Village Fete Saturday 8th July 12-5pm Mothecombe House, Mothecombe

in aid of All Saints Holbeton and the local community

Live music • stalls • games Pimm’s & beer tent • crêpes & ices falafels & vegetarian wraps pulled pork & burgers Home made Cream teas in Mothecombe House

SIBELCO Cornwood 10K Challenge & 4K Fun Run Saturday 22nd July 2017

Registration from 4.30pm (until 6.15pm)

Start 6.30pm Run around Lutton and Cornwood; mostly roads but some track and field

Postal Entry: 10K: £10 (£8 EA licensed) 4K Fun Run: £4 aged 16 +, £3 under 16 (£2 extra on the day) Online entry: www.runbritain.com

Grand draw at 4.30pm.

Free entry in draw for

voucher for all pre-race day entries

Medals for all finishers Team Prizes

£50 Prize for setting new 10K course record (male or female)

Refreshments, baggage and changing facilities

The race organisers strongly advise against runners wearing headphones during the race for their own safety. Runners will not be prevented from running with them, but do so at their own risk.

Admission £3 per adult - children free FREE Parking

For the best selection of cards in the area visit our shop in Yealmpton.

Original artist cards Original artist cards Local cards Noel Tatt Local cards Eco-friendly cards Noel Tatt Original Poster Company Rachel Ellen cards Eco-friendly cards Wrendale cards Original Poster Company 3D cards, great for visually impaired News Rachel Ellen Cards Confectionary Wrendale cards Stationery Gifts 3D cards, great for visually

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LO C A L E V E N T S News from Dementia Friendly Parishes around the Yealm - Dementia needn’t stop you doing the things you’ve always loved Friendly Parishes of the Yealm we know that it’s very important for people with dementia and their families to continue to do the things they have always done - perhaps with some additional help and support. Now that the holiday season is with us it’s good to hear that most airports and airlines are looking to improve our experience of travel using the positive and negative feedback from various groups of travellers including people with dementia.

So here are some tips: When you book your holiday let your travel agent know if a member of your party has dementia (this is treated as a hidden disability) • Always tick the ‘need additional support’ box to let them know that you will need more time or extra help at the airport, station or port •

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If the person with dementia has limited mobility ask for a wheel chair and a supporter, this may also help going through security checks/screening.

Feedback from people with dementia and their travel companions has told us that their experience has been transformed by additional hands-on help and guidance when checking in, managing luggage and using the facilities….and as a result they are continuing to holiday abroad while they can.

An evening of delights is planned for Saturday July 15th at Kitley House at a Summer Soiree with buffet dinner, dancing to Sunset Swing -‘swing time music with a big band sound’- and disco and a casino.Tickets £35.00 each available from Liz 01752 880715 or Maxine on 07450206312.

“We can’t change the person living with dementia but we can change the experience they have in their community”

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Yealm Mouth Tides ENGLAND — RIVERRiver YEALM ENTRANCE The River Yealm Regatta 2017 JULY 2017

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· Change the typeface of “show” to make it clearer · Change the pig for a goat and reorder the animals so that the sheep is not next to the goat · Add the Instagram logo (somewhere around the tractor).

A great day out for all the family From a Countryside Marquee, to Food Hall, and from Cakes and Handicraft to Diggers and Tractors, there is plenty at Yealmpton Show for everyone, young and old to enjoy.

The Main Ring The Imps Motorcycle Display Team The Imps will have you mesmerised by an unmissable display of discipline and skill. The Imps Motorcycle Display Team originated in the 1970’s from The Hackney Adventure Holiday Project – a charity founded by Roy Pratt MBE that provided holidays in the country for under privileged young people.

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ednesday 26th July 2017 Parade of Hounds Enjoy the wonderful parade of hounds at Yealmpton Show - and the children will be encouraged to come into the ring and meet the hounds!

fun for all the family

The Royal Marine Cadets will be conducting a Field Gun demonstration and their Corps of Drums ww.yealmptonshow.co.ukwill be putting on a display in the Main Ring at 3pm.

Grand Parade and Presentation of Cups The Grand Parade is the highlight of show.

The parade is a chance for nav:the PL8 2NN the winning horse, sheep, cattle and goat exhibitors to show off their prizes, as well as including the presentation of the cups.

Terrier Racing An ever popular attraction, the heats will be held in the Countryside Sports Arena throughout the day. If you have a Terrier (or any type of dog) that’s keen to race, make sure you check the timetable so as not to miss out.

Countryside Sports Arena The ring is at the far end of the showground, giving a panoramic view over the main ring, showing rings and the trade stands, quite a setting.

Countryside Marquee In the Countryside Marquee you will find a collection of different attractions, from donkeys, to duck and owls and from Alpacas to bees and with lots of things for children to get involved in.

“Discounted advanced tickets for sale in the Foxhound Inn Brixton and the Yealmpton Post Office”

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fun for all the family

Rural Skills, History Marquee, Pet Marquee, Punch And Judy, Pony Rides, Inflatable Assault Course, Dog Show, Food Hall and so much more!! sat nav: PL8 2NN

www.yealmptonshow.co.uk

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Have a field day with us.

If you’re thinking of buying, selling or letting a home come and join us in our marquee opposite the main show ring.

Relax, enjoy some refreshments, meet the team and enter our prize draw: Win an overnight stay with evening meal at the superb Langdon Court Hotel.

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LO C A L E V E N T S Community Sport Holiday Activity Programme

During school half terms, the Community Sport Department runs an exciting Holiday Activity Programme.

The Programme is run on behalf of Ivybridge Community College and adheres to the recommended guidelines of Devon County Council, the Children’s Act and Ofsted.

Monday, 24 and Tuesday, 25 July 2017 Two-Day Fishing Course at Filham Lake: 10.00am-3.00pm, 10-16 years, £20.

Tuesday, 25 and Wednesday, 26 July/ Tuesday, 1 and Wednesday, 2 August/ Tuesday, 8 and Wednesday, 9 August/ Tuesday, 15 and Wednesday, 16 August 2017 FUNdamental Movement + Fitness Camp: 9.00am-3.00pm, 8-12 years, £15 per day or £25 both.

Wednesday, 26 July 2017 Art workshop – Lego Animation: 10.00am-4.00pm, 8-16 years, £15.

Thursday, 27 July 2017 Ivybridge Netball Academy High 5’s: 10.00am-3.00pm, 8-11 years, £15.

Thursday, 27 July/ Thursday, 3 August/ Thursday, 10 August/ Thursday, 17 August 2017 Strength and Conditioning: 10.00-3.00pm, 13-16 years, £15.

Friday, 28 July 2017 Athletics Academy: 10.00am-3.00pm, 8-14 years, £15.

Monday, 31July 2017 Just Play Badminton: 1.00pm-3.00pm, 8-16 years, £4.

Tuesday,1 August 2017 Junior Gym: 1.00pm-3.00pm, 12-16 years, £2.

Wednesday, 2 August 2017 Ju Jitsu Session for Beginners: 1.00-3.00pm, 8-12 years, £2.

Thursday, 3 August 2017 Trampolining: 10.00am-12.00pm or 1.00pm-3.00pm, 8-16 years, £6.

Friday, 4 August 2017 Plymouth Argyle Football Roadshow: 10.00am-3.00pm, 5-14 years, £14.

Monday, 7 August 2017 Dodgeball: 10.00am – 12.00pm or 1.00pm-3.00pm, 8-14 years, £4.

Tuesday, 8 August 2017 Just Play Tennis: 1.00pm-3.00pm, 8-14 years, £4.

Wednesday, 9 August 2017 Just Play Rounder’s: 10.00am-12.00pm, 8-14 years, £4.

Thursday, 10 August 2017 Art Workshop – Summer Bugs: 10.00am-4.00pm, 8-16 years, £15.

Friday, 11 August 2017 Mountain Bike Skills Session 10.00am-3.00pm, 11-16 years, £15.

Monday, 14 and Tuesday, 15 August 2017 Bikeability Level 1 and 2: 10.00am-3.00pm, school Year 5 and above, free of charge.

Wednesday, 16 August 2017 Beginners’ Rowing Session at Dart Totnes Rowing Club: 10.00am-3.00pm, 10-16 years, £15.

Thursday, 17 and Friday, 18 August 2017 Two-Day Plymouth Argyle Strikers and Goalkeepers Course: 10.00am-3.00pm, 5-14 years, £26.

Friday, 18 August 2017 Bikeability Level 3: 9.00am-3.00pm, school Year 7 and above, free of charge.

For more details and to book places please contact comsport@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk or call 01752 698315.

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LOCAL EVENTS

Gordon Sparks 05:00 - 10.00

Matt Woodley & Pippa Quelch 16:00 -19:00

Fitz 10:00 -13:00

Georgy Spanswick 19:00 - 22:00

Janet Kipling 13:00 -16:00

David Sheppard 22:00 - 01:00

Gardening expert Toby Buckland joins BBC Radio Devon Toby will be live every Sunday morning from 9:00am – 12 noon with top tips on how to look after your garden, whether it’s a small back yard, a country estate or a simple pot in your kitchen.

Toby will be joined by Sarah Chesters from RHS Rosemoor from 9:00 – 10:30am Toby said: “I am a passionate Devonian and I can’t wait to share my love for the county and its gardens with listeners every week. I want to help fellow gardeners and I also want to hear their green wisdom – I am hoping I will learn something myself!

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I spoke to Manager Laura to find out how they managed to fundraise and coordinate the redesign of the children’s outdoor area! “We decided at the beginning of the year that our play area outside needed a complete redesign so we set about fundraising to make it happen.” says Laura.

As the area was for the benefit of the children, it was important that they were part of the fundraising process themselves. A sponsored bike ride and a sunflower growing competition had the children getting involved right from the start. A table top sale and a curry and quiz night also got funds rolling in!

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AT THE WINDOW If your bathroom window has seen better days, consider replacing a dull roller blind with something more interesting.

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Whether you’re hiking up mountains or just trying to get around Glastonbury, travelling can be made much easier with a few well-chosen gadgets - and some of the available options might surprise you.

Fancy a hairgrip that doubles as a saw? Such things exist: the Monkey Business MultiTool Hairgrip (around £8.50) comes in stainless steel and is shaped to include a little wrench, screwdriver, cutter and ruler as well as being a hair grip. You can also use it in shopping trolleys instead of coins, although that only applies to pre-2017 ones: the new twelve-sided pound coin has sadly made most trolley coins redundant.

Fancy something a bit sturdier? Since the wonderful Leatherman became a global hit, there’s been no shortage of multi-tools that attempt to provide everything you could possibly need in a single gadget. If you have Leatherman ambitions but not the accompanying budget, you’ll find cheaper options from the likes of supermarket favourite Rolson, whose 36019 multi-tool offers 12 stainless steel tools for £13.41. Just don’t take it anywhere you’re not allowed blades, such as airports.

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Just be aware that anything that uses a phone SIM, such as the Witmoving watch, will need a data contract: a pay as you go deal from the likes of budget operator Giffgaff, which uses O2’s network, offers reliable coverage for a low price. You can spend much more on a fully-featured smartwatch that does pretty much everything, but for now if it’s pure activity tracking you’re looking for, a running watch such as the TomTom is a better and cheaper option.

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designed to be charged at home and then used when your phone battery runs out of puff, and they boast a range of features to charge quickly and to turn off the power when the battery’s full. They’re a little bulky compared to emergency phone chargers, which tend to give you just enough power to make a few calls, but they’re good for multiple full charges.

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Chicken wings are a great budget buy and perfect for a TV dinner or speedy supper. Serve with a home-made coleslaw or rice salad for a more substantial meal.

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BEN’S WINE & TAPAS, TOTNES GOOD FOOD FROM GOOD FARMING!

Back in February this year, Totnes High Street saw the arrival of Ben’s Wine & Tapas, the latest addition under Ben’s Farm Shop umbrella (previously Riverford Farm Shop.)

If this is news to you, they’ve taken over what was the Tangerine Tree Cafe at 50 High Street, Totnes and turned it into a wine shop / bar / small plates eatery.

Something between a Spanish Tapas bar and a Venetian Bacari!

Part of the newly branded ‘Ben’s Farm Shop (previously Riverford Farm Shop), owner Ben was keen to explain why he decided to branch out ‘We’ve always taken our wine seriously but being a farm shop, steeped in all things local, it was hard to show off our full credentials“ he explained.

Ben’s vision is to introduce customers to new and exciting wines from around the world at fair prices that represent their real value. “The quality of what you get in your bottle makes exponential leaps from supermarket entry-level prices but once you get to a certain point it seems as though you’re paying extra for a name and not much else.”

So, this new venture will concentrate on mid-range, £8-£15 wines because that’s where the value is. They’ll be for sale to take-away or, with a £6 corkage charge, to drink in. That way You can enjoy a fantastic bottle of wine for the price of a few pints in the pub.

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When it comes to the food on offer at this lovely little bar, Ben is the first to admit that they’re generalising a bit when it comes to ‘tapas’ “what we mean are small plates of tasty but simple food served quickly, with, or just after you get your drink – as in a traditional tapas bar that doesn’t have pretensions to be a restaurant.”.

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Are You Financially Resilient? Five Ways To Protect Yourself From Unexpected Job Loss

The reality of sudden job loss hit thousands of people in every region of the UK during the global financial crash, and although the economy is now recovering, the fact that we could suddenly lose our only source of income hasn’t gone away.

If that time of financial crisis has taught us anything, it’s that we should prepare in advance for unexpected loss of income - a report from Legal and General¹ illustrates just how precarious our financial position really is: “the average household has a Deadline to the Breadline of just 29 days. For working age families it’s just 14 days.”

So here are five steps that will help you become more financially resilient should the worst happen, and you find yourself without an income.

1. Understand your current financial position Only by understanding the reality of your present financial situation can sustainable changes be made. Gather together all your financial documents including bank and credit card statements, loan and credit agreements, and details of your monthly expenditure, to get a clearer picture of how job loss would affect you.

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2. Prioritise and pay down debt If you consider the consequences of failing to make each debt repayment, it’ll help you decide which should take priority over others. Even though priority debts aren’t always the largest or most expensive, they should be paid first if the repercussions of nonpayment are serious.

After that you could tackle the debts with the highest interest rates, although some people prefer to pay off the smallest loans first to provide motivation.

3. Save for an emergency fund Do you pay off debt first, or save for an emergency fund?

There are two schools of thought: • The disparity between interest rates for savers and borrowers means you’ll pay more overall if you don’t repay debt first.

• If you lose your job, the credit card provider may decide to reduce your credit limit, and you’ll have less money available for emergencies. Another factor to consider is the increase in identity theft that also leaves you open to potential problems, and again could reduce your access to cash when you need it most.

4. Additional income streams With so many people earning an additional income online, it may be worthwhile starting a small part-time business which would help financially if you lose your main source of income.

Having a second income takes away some of the immediate pressure of job loss, even if it only covers your bills for a couple of months. If it’s flexible enough you’ll be able to work from home, and obtain the peace of mind that self-reliance brings.

5. Network while you’re still employed It does no harm to network online or in-person while you’re still employed.

Creating and nurturing professional and business relationships can mean you’re first in the queue for a new role or business opportunity should you lose your job.

Use your network of friends and peers on LinkedIn and Facebook, and keep updating your profile with information about new tasks you’re taking on in your current role. Blending this with in-person networking where you get to know people better means you can find out about new projects or another company’s plans for the future.

Putting a strategy in place for unexpected job loss allows you more time and freedom to choose your next move, whether that’s with another firm or entering self-employment. ¹ www.legalandgeneral.com/ advisercentre/campaigns/ deadline-to-breadline-bp/report. html www.bbc.co.uk/news/business22283940 www.moneycrashers.com/ prepare-finances-surviveunemployment-job-loss/

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Telephone Branding and What is IVR? The telephone. Alexander Graham Bell who first patented it in 1876 couldn’t have dreamt it would become such an essential part of our modern lives and an important tool for customer care.

The way we use our phones has changed enormously over the last decade but it was in the 1970s when there was a quiet revolution when Interactive Voice Response or IVR was invented.

Ivy Are? IVR allows us to interact with our phones – pushing buttons to select various options. This didn’t take off until the 1990s when big call centres became more sophisticated. Now we use IVR to pay bills, transfer money, make reservations and much more.

IVR is used by contact centres, yes, but can also be used by small businesses. This small-scale use is often referred to as an Auto Attendant or Virtual Receptionist, where callers can be routed to departments within a business, or even to mobile phones of, for example, the MD, the sales manager or the accountant.

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Well-written, well-thought-out prompts get your customers through the system quickly and ensure their query dealt with and their problem solved faster.

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Total silence or annoying beeps or music can be irritating for your customers while they are being put through.

On-Hold On-hold marketing audio is a great way to let customers know about services, offers, company news announcements or updates while they are on the line.

A phone call is often the first point of contact for your customer but the phone system is frequently overlooked as a marketing tool.

It’s important that the brand image of the company is reflected across the whole of its communications – website, print and phone. The wrong voice answering a call or a frustrating experience on the Large systems handle a high volume of calls, which phone and all your hard work in other areas can be are answered quickly, usually around the clock and wasted. are then routed to the right place – saving time, resources and manpower. But can improvements Apparently, Alexander Graham Bell wasn’t too keen be made? on his own invention; in fact he wouldn’t even have a telephone in his office. Maybe if he’d had a great If your prompts (instructions the caller hears) are IVR system he’d have loved his invention as much badly written and the options not thought out as we do today.

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Motoring

By James Baggott

The Stars of the New York Motor Show

The Big Apple’s new car showcase took place in April and James Baggott reported from the show floor.

It may be held in the city that never sleeps, but walk around the New York Motor Show’s tiny halls and you may be in danger of drifting off.

Thrilling and packed with big reveals this event was not, however, there were still a few new car unveils that could stave off unintentional narcolepsy – for a few minutes at least.

In reality this show has very little real substance – and it’s dominated by the American manufacturers.

Despite that, we managed to find six new models that caught our eye.

Mercedes AMG GLC 63 & GLC 63 Coupe The only real European manufacturer to take the New York event seriously, Mercedes took the wraps off the car it’s billing as ‘perfectly at home off road or on the race track’. Featuring a 4.0-litre V8 with either 469bhp in standard guise, or 503bhp in ‘S’ trim, it’s an SUV capable of hitting 60mph in just 3.9 seconds. With a top speed of 155mph, the Germans say it’s a super sporty car with ‘everyday usability’. Prices are expected to start at around £65,000 with first deliveries in October.

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre Before you dismiss this tiny 2.0-litre four cylinder in a hairy-chested sports car, know this: it’s still pushing out a not-so-weedy 296bhp. Jaguar hopes that a 060mph time of 5.4 seconds, 155mph top speed and a 52kg weight reduction will be enough to temper the scowls of those who sneer at this diminutive engine size. It’ll also bring the entry level price of an F-Type to £100 under £50k.

Dodge SRT Challenger Demon Meet the 840bhp, Dodge SRT Challenger Demon – a car with so much horsepower that it can pull record-breaking wheelies. The 6.2-litre HEMIengined monster uses the Hellcat’s 707bhp lump and adds a bigger supercharger and increased boost pressure, resulting in 60mph in just 2.3 seconds – which puts it on a par with a Bugatti Chiron. Bonkers.

Infiniti QX80 Unlike in the UK, the luxury arm of Nissan is rather successful in the States; thus the brand feels a Range Rover rivalling concept is a good idea. The Infiniti QX80 Monograph is currently billed as a ‘design study’, but the manufacturer says it signals its intent to enter the large SUV segment. Whether it’ll be made remains to be seen, but even if it does, a UK version is doubtful.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk In the seemingly ever-raging battle to produce the world’s most powerful SUV, Jeep has made a bold claim for the title with this – the 707bhp Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. Quite why any manufacturer wants the title is beyond us, but Americans have snapped it up nonetheless. Capable of 60mph in 3.5 seconds, a top speed of 180mph and a standing quarter mile in 11.6 seconds, this might just be a Jeep Cherokee that’s mildly acceptable to own.

Toyota FT-4X Toyota’s designers appear to have created their latest FT-4X concept car by starting with a shoebox full of Lego and attempting to make something resembling a car.

Half grown-up Tonka toy, half fridge freezer, the off-roader’s looks can kindly be described as ‘bold’. The maker says it hints at what the replacement for its equally visually-challenging, American-only FJ Cruiser, could look like if it ever gets the nod.

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Standard 2 or 3 section Loft ladders traditionally require a good amount of space inside the loft for the ‘loft arm’ mechanism to sit. When that space is not available then it just hasn’t been possible to install a loft ladder.

However, they have now found the solution to the problem in the form of a new Telescopic Loft Ladder. “The new telescopic ladder we’re using requires around a third of the space of our standard ladders.This means customers we’ve had to disappoint in the past may now have the convenience of a loft ladder after all” says Owner Tim Brown.

The telescopic loft ladder is similar to a concertina style, in that it takes up very little room in the loft space and is stored mostly on the back of the loft hatch. The advantage the telescopic loft ladder has over say a concertina style ladder is that it takes up very little vertical height, so as much space as possible is left useable in the loft.

covers floor heights of between 2.17 metres and 2.88 metres, over three height settings per model. The shorter model has eight treads, where the longer model has ten.

They need only 24cm of vertical or horizontal clearance, which is not a lot of space to take out of the average loft.

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Safe Journey

by Pippa Greenwood

Now that the weather is really summery, everyone is rushing to their local garden centres, garden shows and nurseries to stock up on new plants for the garden. Before you get too carried away, don’t forget to make sure that the plants you buy have a good chance of surviving, not only once they get home, but also during the journey there. It is amazing how many plants are seriously damaged in the short period of time between leaving the garden centre and arriving in the new owner’s garden. If you really want to ensure that everything goes smoothly, it’s worth taking a few very sensible precautions.

have seen travelling home sticking out through the sunroof of a car is quite amazing. In a position like this, however slowly you drive, the foliage is going to be scorched and damaged and it is quite possible that a not too pliable stem may be broken. If a plant doesn’t fit in your car easily, then take advantage of the delivery service - almost all garden centres now offer delivery and this is usually free of charge within a reasonable radius. Admittedly it may mean that you have to wait until the delivery day for your area, but it is much better than seriously damaging your plant as you attempt to get it home yourself.

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you can take something home the day you buy it if it is really far too large to fit in your car.

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If the plant does fit in your car then remember to wrap the root ball in a black bin liner or a box, to prevent the back of your car becoming full of compost,

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grit etc.

Always use the garden centre as the last port of call before travelling home, as in hot weather temperatures build up fantastically fast in a closed car, even if you leave the windows or the sunroof open. Under these conditions the plants can soon be boiled alive, literally! Plants in the boot should be safer for a slightly longer period of time, but even then you should try to travel straight home once you have made your purchases.

If you are absolutely determined to take something home that protrudes slightly from your car, then it is essential that you wrap up anything which is sticking out really well to prevent leaf scorch and damage to fine twigs.

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something (and if not do you should do it yourself), but make sure that it is tied down extremely well so that it can’t blow off on the way home. Remember that anything protruding from your car could potentially cause a driving hazard to other road users, so bear this in mind before you do anything too foolhardy!

Even on a short journey home, plants which are exposed to exaggerated heat inside a car or the scorching effect of sunlight travelling through the car glazing can be seriously damaged, so cover them up with something to decrease the risk. It is worth taking a few old

newspapers with you when you go to the garden centre, as these make perfect temporary tents.

Remember that most plants prefer fairly constant conditions, so try not to put them through too many changes in a short space of time. Ideally, take them from one area in the garden centre to somewhere similar in your garden, and keep any travelling during hot weather to a minimum. If they look at all damaged from their journey then give them a week or two to recuperate in dappled shade in a protected position in your garden.

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you plant anything new in your garden, if the weather is at all dry it is well worth waiting until the evening or at least late afternoon before planting. Then make sure that everything is kept well watered, as this will increase the chances of the plants establishing without too much distress.

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Beauty Summer Sensations

by Kate Duggan www.kateduggan.co.uk

From staycations to Caribbean cruises, this month’s beauty buys are all about summer holiday essentials.

If your limbs are still looking a bit winter-white, try Trilogy Instant Bronzing Gel. It’s easy to apply and dries quickly.

You get an instant, natural tint with a longer lasting, natural looking tan developing over time. The resulting colour is very subtle, but you can build it up into a richer bronze with daily application.

The gel also includes Aloe vera and vitamin E, to moisturise and refresh tired legs. Cost is £12.50 from www.trilogyproducts.com.

Hotel rooms often don’t have a mirror anywhere near a plug socket, which can make styling your hair rather difficult.

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consider Lee Stafford’s No Strings Attached Cordless Straighteners. Pop them into the base and they’ll quickly heat up to 230°C. You can then take them to the mirror and style your hair while the heat lasts (about 15 minutes). With such a high temperature, and tourmaline-ceramic plates, they’re really quick and easy to use.

There’s no need to strain your eyes peering at a mirror at the other side of the room, and there’s no cord to knock your cocktail over. Available from Argos and Very for £69.99, including heat-proof mat and travel case.

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HEALTH, HAIR & BEAUTY young people about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, the sooner they’ll be able to spot when something’s not right and be confident in seeking treatment.

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his month we are dedicating our article to our dear friend and former member of Devon Fit Camp, the beautiful Laura Weatherall-Plane who so very sadly lost her life on 27th May 2017 after 8 years of having cancer x She knew so many people in our community of Ivybridge and the South hams and those of you who knew her, knew she was an amazing beacon of light and brightened everyone’s day. She was a true inspiration to all of us at DFC, all those she taught, in her fundraising and in living life to the full.

Laura was an exceptional woman and ambassador for Coppafeel and we feel she’s true inspiration for the work she did to promote awareness for the illness she was fighting.

CoppaFeel! is a breast cancer awareness charity set up by Kristin Hallenga in 2009. At 22 Kristin was told she was “too young to get breast cancer”.

This meant that her cancer was diagnosed late and could only be treated, never cured.

CoppaFeel!‘s mission is to make sure all breast cancers are diagnosed at the earliest stage possible. Making treatments more effective and survival rates higher. The sooner we educate

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How do they do it? By targeting music lovers at festivals and students at Universities. They organise events that are fun and inspiring. They engage fellow young breast cancer survivors to be their voice and pester famous faces to help reach an even wider audience.

They’re like a friendly bop on the head when you least expect it.

Awareness is at the core of their operation.

We’re going to continue to support Laura’s amazing work and so have created fundraising page, for everyone to support Laura’s legacy anyway they can. We will be hosting bumper fitness camps and taking part in events in Laura’s honour raising money for Coppafeel.

Firstly, we’ll be holding a Bumper Fitness Camp – Saturday 15th July 2017 at 9am at Devon Fit Camp and we’d love anyone that knew Laura or who would love to support the charity to attend. Simply let us know to expect you, bring your donation and ensure you have your “can do” attitude that Laura taught us so well.

was her favourite colour. (www. runplymouth.co.uk/) Join our team who are walking and running this event, we’d love to see you. x Find out more about the phenomenal Laura WeatherallPlane: https://coppafeel.org/ remembering-laura-weatherallplane/ We really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations. If you can’t make any of our events but would like to donate, please visit the fundraising page we have created: uk.virginmoneygiving. com/SomeoneSpecial/ lauraweatherallplane Thank you, and I hope we do Laura and everyone at Coppafeel very proud.

Remember check those boobies! (.)(.)

Shine bright Laura, we will miss you so much xxxx Claire and Devon Fit Camp xx

You don’t need to be fit or worry that we’ll make you train hard, just being there and raising some value funds for Coppafeel would be amazing.

We’ve also a team running the Plymouth 10k on 8th October and would love to have your help as we turn the streets of Plymouth turquoise in Laura’s honour – it

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Health

Stay Safe in the Sun By Alison Runham www.alison.runham.co.uk

‘Lobster’ arms. Heat exhaustion.

It seems that despite the publicity, we’re still not getting the sun protection message – and we’re risking serious health issues.

Protecting Your Skin “A tan is actually a sign that the skin has been damaged and is trying to protect itself,” warns the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD). Your body is desperately producing brown melanin to protect itself from further UV damage. UV damage can lead to skin cancer.

While we need a little outdoor sunshine to maintain our Vitamin D levels, we should limit our exposure by: • finding shade when the sun is strongest (usually 11am - 3pm from March to October in the UK); • covering our skin (remembering that UV light will penetrate some fabrics); • choosing a suitable sunscreen and using it properly. choosing Sunscreen UVA protection is rated up to 5 stars. The SPF (sun protection factor) refers to UVB, ranging from 2 (lowest protection) to 50+.

Choose sunscreen with both UVA protection (at least fourstar) and UVB protection (with an SPF of at least 30). using Sunscreen Sun cream is only as effective 56

as its application, so: • Apply liberally. Apply at least two teaspoons of sunscreen to cover the head, arms and neck and two tablespoons for the entire body while wearing a swimming costume.

• Apply frequently. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before, and again just before, going out – then at least every two hours afterwards. Also apply it straight after you’ve been in water, even if it’s ‘waterresistant’.

• Don’t use expired sunscreen (or in date sunscreen that’s been left in direct sunlight or got hot). remember: • Water can increase the sun’s radiation by 5%, and sand by 17%.

• The sensitive skin of babies and children needs extra protection. Keep children under 6 months out of strong sunlight completely.

• Take extra care if you have: ► pale, white or light brown skin; ► freckles or red or fair hair; ► many moles (look out for new moles and changes to existing moles, freckles or skin patches); ► skin problems relating to a medical condition; ► a family history of skin cancer; ► a tendency to burn rather than tan; ► only occasional exposure to intense sun (e.g. holidays) or are in a hot country with particularly intense sun; treating Sunburn Apply plenty of cold water, then a soothing product (e.g. after

sun or calamine lotion). An antiseptic cream containing a local anaesthetic can help, as can basic painkillers. If you feel unwell or your skin swells badly or blisters, seek medical help.

Avoid the sun until all redness has gone.

Protecting Your eYeS UV light damages eyes too, so: • As soon as they’re old enough, teach children never to look at the sun.

• Ensure everyone wears sunglasses that protect against UVA and UVB and carry the CE Mark.

Heatstroke Symptoms can include headache, dizziness, confusion, appetite loss, feeling sick, excessive sweating, pale clammy skin, cramps, fast breathing or pulse, a temperature of 37C or above and intense thirst.

If someone is suffering from heatstroke, lie them down in the shade, raise their feet, offer cold drinks and remove unnecessary clothing.

Call 999 if they’re no better after 30 minutes or if symptoms worsen.

To avoid heatstroke, stay hydrated, keep your head covered and rest in the shade when the sun is hottest. useful links: The Cancer Research UK tool to assess skin type and burn risk: www.cancerresearchuk. org/about-cancer/causes-ofcancer/sun-uv-and-cancer/am-iat-risk-of-sunburn The NHS mole assessment tool: www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/ moleassessment.aspx

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JUNE SOLUTION

Beware Of Ticks When Walking Your Dog Ticks pose a serious health risk to your dog during the summer and early autumn months, particularly if you take them for walks through bracken and heather. If your dog has a long coat, a tick will barely be noticeable on the skin, so it’s important that you physically check their body when you finish your walk.

What does a tick look like?

Ticks are tiny spider-like creatures that attach themselves to a ‘host,’ and feed on their blood.

Once they start to feed, the tick increases in size and becomes more noticeable to the human eye.

Although it’s tempting to pull a tick from your dog, part of it is likely to remain under their skin which can have serious health consequences in the months that follow.

You can buy a dedicated tick remover from your local pet shop or veterinary practice.

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Although other methods of removing ticks exist, tick removers allow you to twist and pull the tick from your dog, bringing the entire body away.

Why are ticks dangerous to your pet?

Ticks cause Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, in dogs, but signs of illness don’t commonly appear until several months after they have been bitten. Symptoms include: • High fever.

• Loss of appetite.

• Swelling of the joints.

• Swollen lymph nodes.

• Lethargy.

Once diagnosed, a prolonged course of antibiotics can be used to fight the infection, but some dogs may continue to experience recurring symptoms throughout their life. www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk/about-ticks/ stopthetick.co.uk/ www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2102&aid=458

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Guess who’s reading Signpost ?

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really in the food we eat.

This month’s Guess Who Celebrity is Chef & TV Presenter Matt Tebbutt Matt presents Food Unwrapped on Channel 4. Series eight of this award-winning food show is now in production. Matt, along with Jimmy Doherty and Kate Quilton, present the food and science series that travels the world to lift the lid on what’s

He is also one of the new lead presenters of Saturday Kitchen on BBC1.

He recently made good use of his Geography and Anthropology degree, filming ‘Kings of the Wild’ a food and travel show for the Discovery Channel.

The aim being to avoid becoming lost and starving in amazing jungle locations around the world.

Matt presented Market Kitchen with Rachel Allen, Tom Parker-Bowles, Amanda Lamb and Matthew Fort. This UK TV food show was an audience favourite for 5 years. It was followed by Market Kitchen’s Big Adventure.

set his sights on some of the best restaurants in the UK, with a view to acquiring the breadth of experience that would set him up to run his own successful restaurant.

A true baptism of fire followed in the form of a traineeship with renowned Michelin starred chef, Marco Pierre White, working at The Oak Room and then The Criterion. Matt later moved to the kitchens of Chez Bruce, working under the tutelage of Bruce Poole, master of classic French food and leading advocate of affordable excellence.

Working at Clarke’s, Sally Clarke’s Kensington restaurant, Matt was exposed to the art of bread making at one of the most skilled bakeries in the UK. One of his strongest influences, clearly evident in his recipes and menus is Alastair Little, pioneer of the non-stuffy, high-quality eatery and renowned for revolutionary freshness and flavour. Matt worked with Alastair at his Lancaster Road and Soho restaurants, celebrated for its no-nonsense British cooking, with a Northern Italian twist.

He is now a consultant for bars and restaurants including his delicious new venture Schpoons & Forx in the Hilton hotel, Bournemouth.

Matt also appeared in the BBC productions Great British Menu, Great British Food Revival and Great British Waste Menu.

He is a regular contributor to Waitrose Kitchen magazine and other food publications and he has co-presented several cookery shows on the Food Network with Lisa Faulkner.

In July 2013 he hosted the cookery demonstrations at Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Coronation celebrations.

Matt’s first solo cookbook, featuring all his favourite restaurant recipes was ‘Matt Tebbutt Cooks Country’. His more recent offering is ‘Guilty Pleasures’ – a selection of sweet and savoury indulgences in 130 easy recipes.

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This month’s Guess Who is is a is a former professional footballer his speed and strength made him one of the most feared forwards in the First Division. He won the title of the fastest footballer in the League from 1971 - 1978,

Matt has always loved cooking, although at one point had an ambition of a career in the RAF, however his focused stayed on food as cooking for his house mates was more fun than flying upside down... true story!

Let us know who you find reading Signpost by the 12th July to feature in August’s Magazine

Having completed a diploma course in London with Leith’s School of Food & Wine, Matt Tebbutt

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Summer Escapes From future catastrophes to whole new worlds, this month’s reads are pure escapism.

The Night Brother – Rosie Garland Two souls – one body.

Nineteenth century Manchester is home to Edie by day and Gnome by night. But as both start to resent the other’s presence, an internal war breaks out which threatens to tear them apart. Throw in suffragettes, love affairs and family dynamics, and you have a truly absorbing read. If you enjoyed Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, or anything

by Angela Carter, this book is for you.

The Girl of Ink and Stars – Kiran Millwood Hargrave Isabella’s village is under the control of the ruthless Governor Adori, but the surrounding woods are under the control of a force even more dangerous.

Isabella dreams of crossing the forest and charting the Forbidden Territories. A girl is found dead, and Isabella’s friend, Lupe, goes missing.

With nothing to guide her but an ancient map, her beliefs, and her determination, Isabella sets out to rescue Lupe. This children’s book has gained rave reviews and while it lacks the depth needed to truly appeal to an adult audience, it’ll keep 9-12 year olds enthralled.

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Menagerie – Rachel Vincent A travelling carnival has come to town, complete with its menagerie of fantastical beings. Delilah has always thought herself human, but her reaction at the exhibits’ treatment is anything but, and she is locked away and put on display herself. Delilah befriends her fellow captives, refuses to accept her slavery and forms an uneasy alliance with one of her ‘handlers’. But is escape really an option in a world where she has fewer rights than an animal? An easy, enjoyable read, perfect for the sun lounger.

Naondel – Maria Turtschaninoff 19 year old Kariba falls for a power-hungry young man and reveals to him the secrets of her family’s spring: it can foretell the future and bestow health or harm. Once Iskan has harnessed the spring’s power, there is little anyone can do to stop him.

He starts collecting women to his harem, treating them as little more than playthings.

Naondel is told from the point of view of Kariba and the other women, over the span of several decades. Beautifully written, and at times quite harrowing, this will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.

A Wizard of Earthsea – Ursula K. Le Guin A boy wizard learning to control his powers, mystical lands, magical battles, dragons – this book has them all. First published in 1968, A Wizard of Earthsea tells the story of Ged – a boy who saves his village from attack and is sent to train to be a wizard. He learns to control his power, but accidently unleashes a shadow creature that nearly destroys him. Like Rowling, Tolkein and numerous other fantasy writers, Le Guin’s work will appeal to older children and adults alike.

The Space Between the Stars – Anne Corlett Jamie survives a virus that’s wiped out most of humanity.

She’s on a planet far from home, and far from Daniel – the man she once loved. Together with the handful of other survivors she finds, Jamie sets out on the long journey across the stars back to Earth. If you’re not a sci-fi fan, don’t let that put you off. The Space Between the Stars is much more about human relationships and fragile societies than it is about space ships. This has summer bestseller written all over it.

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more from Fitz this month ...........

enclose a picture of one of my cats, Taggart, struggling with the concept of the term ‘cat’. Here he is watching the two squirrels feeding on the bird table while just out of vision, the four baby rats are feeding at the bottom of the table.

He was clearly in two minds which to attack first so he went for a nap in the shade to think the problem over.

I have always loved shopping in small and personal businesses, little village shops who have corned beef tins older that the proprietor and stocks of Brasso which have been there since the war. This week I spotted an absolute beautiful piece of marketing in a Devon based Post Office which will have to remain nameless. I last went in there five years ago and pointed out to the ‘then’ owner, that perhaps placing the ‘do it youself’ will kits beside the pasty oven wasn’t exactly the best bit of marketing for his wholesome but rather sweaty meat products.

This time I noticed that the will kits have been removed but replaced by ‘25 pence off’, tax disc LE holders. To that owner SA of that shop I award you The Signpost Hopeful Sale Award 2017.

And so to the fridge! Am I the only parent who opens the refrigerator to find that one cooked sausage has been left on a plate, half a slice of ham or a grape, with stalk still attached has been abandoned on the shelf beside the empty pork pie wrapper and spent orange juice carton. I wouldn’t mind but the bin is beside the dam fridge! I returned from work a few weeks ago and the enemy, the good lady wife, was hard at work on this magazine.

‘There’s chicken in the fridge,’ was her encouraging opening comment.

‘I have left out some coleslaw and new potatoes.’ Things were really looking up.

On opening the door, two new potatoes came into sight; the coleslaw was a little low in the container and appeared to have some added butter and/or ice cream. But the chicken was staring at me from the bottom shelf wrapped in tin foil…..must have just completed a fun run!

I slide out the tray and whipped off the foil. I have always been fascinated by anatomy and biology and was given the chance to explore both as I dissected the breast bone, exposed thighs and inner cavity of the bird.

Carefully, with the skill of a surgeon, I removed the four ounces of meat left by the non rent paying locusts and piled it high on the saucer I had found in the cupboard.

Mmmmm what a feast. Now shall I dress it with the smear of mayonnaise which has been left in the bottle or smother it in tomato sauce which I believe has been left in the bedroom beside last weeks pizza.

While is search of the tomato sauce, Taggart cat awoke from his nap and decided that a little chicken was just the thing.

Fitz Read more from Fitz by visiting :www.tfbcommunications.co.uk You can also listen in to his show on Radio Devon weekdays 10pm-1pm Sun 3pm-5pm

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Accountant Best Accountancy Acupuncturist Acupuncture South Devon Bathroom Supplier South Hams Bathrooms & Interiors Beds Larry Speare The Back Centre The Bed Expert Blinds Carolina Blinds Builders/Building Services Belcher Construction Hamwell Builders Palladium Building Supplies Car Sales/Services/Garage Ivybridge Motors WG Friend & Son Carpets/Flooring Larry Speare LH Rendle Majestic Carpet Cleaning Cleaning Cosy Home Cleaning i Oven Clean Majestic Carpet Cleaning Ovenu VIP Bin Cleaning Communications Fresh Air Studios Computer Repairs DB Computers Carl Parrish Erme Valley Computers Sherrill Solutions Cycle Shop WG Friend & Son Dentist Armada Dental Yealmpton Dental Practice Estate Agent Connells Luscombe Maye Marchand Petit Millington Tunnicliff 62

Events 39 Cornwood Fun Run 5 Devon Fit Camp 5 55 Holbeton Village Fete 5 ICC Holiday Program 10 Yealm Regatta 7 15 Yealmpton Show 8 Electrician 22 Richard Wood 15 19 Furniture 18 Larry Speare 22 LH Rendle 24 18 The Back Centre 19 The Bed Expert 18 16 Food & Drink 20 Ben’s Wine & Tapas,Totnes 32/33 20 First & Last Bistro 63 Soar Mill Cove Hotel 55 43 The Ship, Ugborough 31 43 Gardening/Gardens Ashworth Garden Services 49 22 Fairway Lawn Services 47 24 MST 49 21 Newton Garden Services 49 Plymouth Garden Machinery 47 23 SGW Out2Play 47 24 Suzannes Gardening Service 48 21 Westcountry Fencing & 23 Decking 48 23 Health, Beauty & Fitness Devon Fit Camp 5,54 37 Elfordleigh Oasis Spa 53 Neals Yard Remedies 53 27 Passion4Hair, Nails 27 & Beauty 51 27 Revelations 55 27 Rose Beauty 57 Soar Mill Cove Hotel 55 43 Interior Design Sharon Stone 17 57 Kitchens 51 Arrital Kitchens 25 Kitchens By Dezine 28/29 40 Yealm Kitchens 64 2 Loft Ladders 9 Access4Lofts 44/45 38

Office Space To Let Long Meadow, South Brent 37 Painter/Decorator Adrian Jarrett 17 Plumbing & Heating PT Plumbing 15 Post Office Yealmpton Post Office/ Christines Cards 5 Pub/Restaurant/Cafe Listed under food & drink Radio Station BBC Radio Devon 11 Retail Outlets Lawsons 16 LH Rendle 24 The Cut Label 52 The Back Centre 19 The Bed Expert 18 Ring & Ride Volunteer Car Driver Required 63 Roofing T J Roofing 18 School Stover School 6 Yealmpton Pre-School 12/13 Solicitor Gard & Co 35 Soft Furnishings Sharon Stone 17 Storage Access4Lofts 44/45 Taxi Ivybridge Taxis 41 TV Repair/Aerials South Hams Aerials 63 Windows & Doors ADS Windows 24

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