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The deadline date for any inclusions in the October/ November issue of Plym Links will be 6 Sept 2019.

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his new magazine is the latest addition to the Links magazines series of publications which already cover the Yelverton, Tavistock and Okehampton areas of the moor. We’ve called it Plym Links in recognition of the beautiful River Plym which runs through our publication area of Widewell, Woolwell, Roborough, Shaugh Prior, Wotter, Lee Moor and Sparkwell.

Plym Links is essentially YOUR magazine we want to hear about the people that make this varied community so special, about the groups that do so much to add variety and interest to residents’ lives, the charities that do so much good work and the events that provide entertainment, interest and fun for all.

In this edition, I’ve been privileged to meet a fascinating doctor from Derriford whose enthusiasm for his charity work and cold water immersion (rather him than me!) is boundless; a district councillor with a passion for her community and energy to match and a Dartmoor Rescue Group stalwart whose still striding out onto the moor at the age of 76.

Our feature is about the fabulous Plym Bridge woods, owned by the National Trust and a haven for wildlife, to say nothing of a

site of extraordinary historical significance.

And I’ve also met the caring and compassionate staff at Woodside Animal Sanctuary - their dedication in caring for all animals, not just cats and dogs, is both inspiring and heartwarming.

Being summer, there are loads of activities and events to enjoy - take a look at the What’s On listings and What’s On Extra sections.

And to be in with a chance of winning a family ticket to see The Three Musketeers at the Barbican Theatre in Plymouth, turn to page 40 of the Music and Arts section but you will need to hurry as entries close on August 10th.

I do hope you enjoy this first issue of Plym Links as much as I have enjoyed putting the magazine together. I’d love to hear from you with suggestions for interviews, features and forthcoming events - please do drop me an email at jane.honey@ linksmagazines.co.uk or give me a buzz on 07971 917071.

Happy reading!

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Contents | August/September 2019 4 Plymbridge Woods 6 Community News 14 Local People 17 Nature 18 Gardening 23 Health 26 Education 28 Charity Focus 30 What’s On Listings

37 What’s On Extra 44 Music and Art 47Technical Help 49 Business 50 Food and Drink 52 History 54 Walking 58 Trade Secrets

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Plymbridge Woods Magical and accessible

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challenging rock climbing routes. Other steep slopes are clothed in trees and are almost impossible to walk through, so are a haven for timid wildlife, but give great views if you can get to the top.

Plymbridge, covering an area of more than 122 hectares, is a mixed woodland with varieties of tree including oak, ash, beech and sycamore – particularly glorious during autumn when the leaves change colour and in spring, when the leaves are a fresh vibrant green and the ground beneath the trees is carpeted with bluebells.

It’s actually a comparatively young wood, planted about 110 years ago and made up of ‘compartments’ of single species trees. While this type of planting is good for

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or anyone who loves natural beauty and a wealth of wildlife, the stunning valley of Plymbridge Woods is a must to visit.

The woods are named for the Grade II Listed bridge over the River Plym, which runs south from the tors of Dartmoor through the woodland towards Plymouth and the sea. There has been a river crossing at this site since the 13th century, although the current bridge dates from the 1800s.

The Plym Valley offers rich, varied range of habitats to wander through, from riverside meadows and ancient woodland to the wilderness of Dartmoor.

In some places the high valley sides form dramatic rocky outcrops, such as the Dewerstone, which is famous for

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FEATURE Cann Quarry, apart from being a nesting site for the the production of timber, it’s not ideal for encouraging Peregrines, has a long industrial history, with slate for nature, so the National Trust, which manages roofing and flooring being worked from the site since the Plymbridge Woods, is trying to reinstate the natural woodland which would have been in existence before the 1680s. Amazingly, this slate was originally formed from planted trees. In an attempt to increase light to the forest marine mud, compressed by the earth’s tectonic plates during prehistoric times. floor, trees are being thinned, in the hope that species A number of tram and train lines were built through such as wild garlic, red campion and speedwell can the Plym Valley to support the granite and slate industry, establish themselves and flourish. with materials transported from Dartmoor through the Wildlife to be found in this beautiful wooded valley woods to Plymouth. ranges from large mammals A short canal was also like fallow deer to birds constructed from Cann such as kingfishers, dippers Quarry support slate and mandarin ducks. It’s transportation, which also an important habitat opened in 1829. The last for damselflies and several railway line to be built varieties of butterflies. through the valley was For several years now, the South Devon and National Trust rangers Tavistock Railway - a line supported by volunteers have worked on by the famous been protecting a number Victorian engineer of rare Peregrine falcons, Isambard Kingdom which have been nesting in Brunel. This commercial the old Cann Quarry since line was eventually closed the 1960s.

1962 but is now busy Peregrines, when hunting, For several years now, National Trust in in a different way. Recan reach speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, making rangers supported by volunteers have been named Drake’s Trail, it’s a popular cycling them the fastest bird of protecting a number of rare Peregrine walking route, prey in the world. But their falcons, which have been nesting in the and running northwards from numbers fell dramatically old Cann Quarry since the 1960s Saltram House on the during the Second World Plym Estuary, towards War, when they were shot Tavistock, taking in Brunel’s tunnel under Grenofen to protect carrier pigeons and then the population was and the stunning new Gem Bridge over the River further dramatically affected by DDT poisoning.

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The Plym Peregrine project began in 2001 to monitor Plymbridge Woods provide wonderful opportunities to and protect the birds in the woodland around Dartmoor strike out on foot and explore. If you like to use marked during the spring and early summer nesting season.

Since the project started, 34 chicks have successfully left trails, you can follow the Woodland Wander - a gentle circular walk through ancient oak woodlands, beside the the nest and some of the young have been recorded at river, taking in breathtaking views across the valley from other locations raising their own chicks. the viaduct. The trail takes about 30 to 40 minutes and is National Trust rangers, supported by a number of about 1.6km in length. enthusiastic volunteers, keep an eye on these stunning Throughout the year various groups and the National birds and during the nesting season, visitors are able Trust organise trails including evening bird and bat walks to view them in the quarry from a safe distance using to history walks. And if you like to jog, there’s the free telescopes. Last year the site had more than 12,000 weekly park run - a timed event held every Saturday visitors, eager to view the birds during the full breeding morning at 9am. cycle, from initial mating through hatching and to when Car parks at Plymbridge, Cadover Bridge and Shaugh the young birds are taught by their parents to hunt.

Prior provide good starting points to explore the area on The Cann Quarry viaduct provides a unique location foot or bike. to watch the birds as it gives an eye level view in to their Follow the National Trust facebook page for the eyrie. Depending on where the birds nest, people can latest news on what’s going on - www.facebook.com/ observe them from as little as 100 metres away, without NationalTrustPlymbridgeWoods/ n causing any disturbance to them.

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Woolwell in Bloom Have you ever had an idea that you knew straight away that you had to do?

Well this was mine. I was watching the BBC Britain in Bloom series in May 2018 and the last one in the series was about a neighbourhood similar to ours in Woolwell.

By the end of the programme I knew that our little estate could do with a project like theirs.

The BBC always tells us to get inspired - the advert came up at the end of the programme and I already had a pen and paper in my hand. I knew what I wanted do.

I am a great list-maker, so with sparks flying off my pen, off I went. I wanted to enter the competition for 2020, when I will be 60. That would give me two years to plan and fundraise, get a committee together and a working group of volunteers.

First list included ideas of areas in Woolwell where we could create community gardens. Second list was who would like to be involved, for example, local community centre, school, nurseries, doctors’ surgery, any local groups of all ages, our nursing home and shops.

Third list was to contact our parish council. I attended that month’s meeting and explained my idea. They loved it and they offered help. My local district councillor offered funding. Wow! What a start.

Next day I started phoning around to make appointments in the community and spread the word. We have a Facebook page called Woolwell

Matters, which was started by district councillor Nicky Hopwood. Nicky posted a message on there the day after the meeting and we had over 50 positive replies.

Again - wow!

I set a date for a public meeting and we were off and running. I drew up some garden ideas, I asked our local shops if I could put out some fundraising buckets. I applied to become a charity. I asked a local shop owner if their maintenance team could make me a well as our main feature.

We got permission to take over the gardens by the shops and I contacted Carol at the community centre to see if they could host judges. I also asked if we could redo some of their gardens. I applied to the RHS for information.

At the time of writing this article we are about to open our Commemorative Garden to mark the end of the First World War, called for The Fallen and The Serving.

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Walk Talk and Tea with the Saturday Social Group We are a small but friendly and enthusiastic group who meet every Saturday at 10.30am outside the Devonshire care home in Woolwell Road, Woolwell for a short walk followed by tea/coffee, biscuits - sometimes cakes - and a good chat at the Woolwell Centre. We finish at about noon.

Walk Talk and Tea is part of the national ‘Walking for Health’ organisation. They have several groups who are active in the Plymouth area. Our group has been supported over the last few years by South Hams Community and Voluntary Services and the Rotary Club of Roborough, for which we are very grateful.

We welcome people of all ages and particularly people who have any mental health issues, as we are keen to support this growing national problem.

You don’t have to be a keen walker or even someone who cannot for health reasons walk very far, as we tailor each walk to the needs of the group. Also anyone who is wheelchair-bound would be made most welcome, provided someone can accompany them.

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Our group is eager to encourage more people from the local area to come along and join us, as we would like to expand what we can offer, but we need more participants in order to fulfill these ideas.

If all this sounds like something you would like to take part in, then please contact myself or Adrian Cable who will be only to pleased to give you further information and hopefully welcome you along one Saturday.

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Moor’s Edge U3A Moor’s Edge University of the Third Age is one of 1,039 local U3As across the country for people in their ‘third age’ and no longer in full time employment. The U3A groups enable people to participate in social, educational and creative interests in casual and informal settings.

Moor’s Edge was formed in September 2014 and is based in the Woolwell Centre, PL6 7TR. Each month, apart from August, the group meets there on the second Thursday of the month at 2.30pm. It has around 100 members and currently there are 18 different interest groups run by the members for the members.

There is something for everyone with the opportunity for lifelong learning and to meet and make new friends.

You can visit the main website at www.u3asites.org.uk/ moorsedge/welcome and the Moor’s Edge Facebook page to see more about the group.

Should you wish to join, the annual membership fee is currently £15 (£28 for two people living at the same address). You are invited to attend two of these meetings as a guest before deciding whether you wish to join.

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Senior Art Club Interested in art? There’s a great opportunity spend a relaxing couple of hours in good company while enjoying or developing your artistic talents at a special group which meets at the Woolwell Centre every week.

The senior art club is aimed at people aged 60+, although younger people would be very welcome.

Organiser Patrick Ager said: ‘We are a very relaxed and informal bunch. Probably most people use watercolours but you can use any medium you like, whether it’s acrylic, pastel or oils. People bring their own equipment although we can supply paper. If you want to bring an easel that’s fine or just use the tables provided. It’s just a very enjoyable way of spending a few hours while doing some painting or drawing.’

The senior art club sessions run from 12.30pm until 2.30pm on Mondays and cost £3 - tea and coffee is

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Patrick, known as the ‘flower man’ due to his love of painting flowers, said there were about 15 regulars at the group, which was originally known as Southway Mature Art, or SMART. He added: ’I’ve been painting since I was a kid really, it’s something I love to do, but the group is very, very relaxing and very friendly and everyone is made very welcome.’

For more information pop into the Woolwell Centre on a Monday lunchtime or call Patrick ✆ 01752 656529.

their children are old enough they can play, so a bit of precious ‘me time’ can be snatched!

The Woolwell Centre’s Jo James, who co-ordinates the sessions for parents and carers of children from birth to four years, explained that years ago, many people would get together at regular baby weighing days and get to know each other. Now, thanks to funding cuts, this type of thing doesn’t happen any more - Gossip and Giggles is a way of filling the gap and can be particularly valuable for new mums or carers facing a big life-style change.

‘There’s no formal structure, it’s a chance to chat, make friends and older children can play safely,’ said Jo. Gossip and Giggles takes place at the Woolwell Centre on Wednesdays between 9.30am and 11am and costs £1.50 for the first child, £1 for additional children, to include a free hot drink and children’s snack. All welcome, why not give it a try?

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A community group in Cornwood is leading the charge to bring about a community buy-out of one of the area’s ever-dwindling number of village pubs.

After the closure of Lutton’s Mountain Inn and Sparkwell’s Treby Arms, the residents of Cornwood were determined their local pub, the Cornwood Inn, should not suffer the same fate when it was put on the market by current owner Enterprise Inns in late 2018.

Following the successful listing of the pub as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) in March 2019 - meaning it cannot be bought by a private buyer for a period of 6 months - the community has galvanised to save the Cornwood Inn, on one of the main routes through to Wotter, Lee Moor and beyond, and is now in the process of launching a community share offer to help finance the purchase.

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‘With over £188,000 pledged, before even formally opening the share offer, we’re seeing that this really could happen. But more investment in these community shares would be even better! The more we raise this way, the more say local people will have. Even more exciting, are the plans to deliver new services and activities from the pub that will benefit the community, as well as visitors to Cornwood and the moor.’

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Getting ideas off the ground!

South Hams CVS is buzzing in your area and wants to hear from you! If you have new ideas for your community or want to get volunteering, we’d love to chat.

CVS stands for Community & Voluntary Services, meaning we support social action and ideas to get off the ground across the South Hams. Right now, Kate, our volunteering support officer, is helping people connect to volunteering opportunities and Karen, our social prescriber, is helping identify avenues of support, activity and friendship for people within the local community.

Karen supports over 18s registered with the Ivybridge GPs and can be contacted on 07756 826977. This

Send-off for stalwarts Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) staff, members and volunteers have bid a fond farewell to a duo of stalwart colleagues.

Bill Hitchens and Maurice Retallick had been members for a combined total of more than 40 years.

Bill, a 74-year-old animal nutritionalist from Roborough and who sits on Shaugh Prior Parish Council, said being a member had been ‘an honour’ and that serving as chair for the best part of a decade had been ‘quite daunting’ although he had enjoyed

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year, Kate has a particular focus on helping young people to start volunteering. If you are a younger person who is interested in or has experience of volunteering, she would be very pleased to hear from you.

Our other staff are out and about helping community groups find the resources they need, like funding and skills, or to develop their governance and safe practice.

We also organise networking events to share and help develop community ideas.

If you are a member of a community organisation supporting vulnerable people in Ivybridge or surrounding areas, there is a networking event, CVS Erme Realm Caring Alliance, at the town hall on September 10th between 10am and 1pm, which you may be interested in coming along to. To find out more, you can contact any of us through our main email cvs@ southhamscvs.org.uk.

Jill Davies, South Hams CVS

empowering his colleagues.

‘My approach has always been one of delegation, picking the best people for the role and then coordinating their efforts’ he said.

‘Perhaps my speciality, if I have one, is communicating with people. I’ve been very lucky and I’ve enjoyed it, made many friends.’

Maurice, 76 and an Ilsington farmer, had served as deputy chair, mostly with Bill. The pair were given a send-off at DNPA headquarters at Parke, Bovey Tracey when they were presented with certificates of achievement and polo shirts emblazoned with their new unofficial job titles of ‘Dartmoor Ambassadors’.

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The Sir Jules Thorn Viewing Suite is a part of Derriford Hospital that many people will not immediately be aware of. However, it will leave a distinct impression on visitors, as it is the place where the bereaved will go to view and identify their loved ones.

With the help of kind donations to Plymouth Hospitals Charity, the suite has undergone a full refit to help bring a little more comfort to friends and family at an incredibly distressing time.

New furniture and decor have been installed to create a more ambient and serene environment for visitors. A very subtle new feature is the introduction of an ozone generator, which neutralises odours associated with a mortuary.

Claire Jukes, the Trust’s patient services manager, said: ‘We are incredibly grateful for the generosity shown by public donations to Plymouth Hospitals Charity, which has allowed us to renovate a very dated clinical unit and create a more homely, tranquil space for bereaved families.’

On officially opening the new suite, Lee Budge, director of corporate business, added: ‘Having seen it in its former state, it gives me great pleasure to visit the new suite. Coming here can have a lasting impact on visitors, so it is important that they are welcomed into a calm, compassionate environment.’

To find out more about how you can fundraise or make a donation to University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, please visit www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/fundraising.

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Wedding belles on a budget!

Students from Plymouth College of Art have been highstyling a range of great-value, sustainable fashion wedding dresses from St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth charity shops.

Already-loved clothing sales are a growing market, with 64% of women reporting they are willing to shop secondhand. Pinterest named ‘sustainable clothing’ as one of its top clothing trends for 2019, with searches hugely up in the last year.

St Luke’s assistant shop manager Maria Nadine Barlow said: ‘The students came and picked a variety of wedding dresses to showcase all our styles. Then they’ve worked really hard on photoshoots and videos to promote just what gorgeous items we have available. It’s a brilliant way to show you don’t need to spend a fortune on a great dress - the dresses the students selected ranged from £150 to £300.

‘Buying from St Luke’s may not come with the glasses of champagne you get in expensive stores, but smart brides know that with the saving you make you can save your cash for an amazing ceremony.’

Ali Humphrey, second year student on the Commercial Photography for Fashion, Advertising and Editorial

programme at Plymouth College of Art, said: ‘When you come in it literally takes ten seconds to pull out a couple of dresses, and there are some amazing looks available.

I hope people consider charity shops when looking for a wedding dress because there are so many options - why wouldn’t you have a look?’

Fellow student Tilly Warbuton added: ‘It almost has more meaning because it has a story behind the dress that you’re wearing. You can add a new story to it, and then you could also pass it on to someone else.’

The St Luke’s retail division contributes £1 million to patient care of the £10million it costs to run the charity each year. This is vital for helping their specialist nursing and medical teams to care for people at the end of their lives, at home, in hospital and at the hospice’s specialist unit in Turnchapel.

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Hop on board!

A summer of weekend adventures await as the Haytor Hoppa springs back into action!

Running every Saturday until September 14th, this bus service provides a circular route around eastern Dartmoor offering superb opportunities to hop off and enjoy linear and circular walks, as well as family days out, shopping excursions and eating out. Alternatively, you can hop on the bus at any point along the route and enjoy a one hour, sight-seeing tour, amongst spectacular scenery.

The service, made possible by the partnership of Devon County Council and the Dartmoor National Park Authority, starts and finishes at Newton Abbot Train Station and includes stops at Bovey Tracey, Haytor Information Centre, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Houndtor, Manaton and Becky Falls.

Rebecca Martin, visitor services manager at Dartmoor National Park Authority, said: ‘Passengers can enjoy a visit to the Haytor Information Centre, where staff are ready to welcome visitors and share their advice about what the National Park has to offer, including our 12

suggested self-guided bus walks. There are great places to eat and visit along the route and, at £5 for an adult ticket, or £10 for a family ticket, it represents great value for money. The service also enables travel up onto Dartmoor without the need for a car.’

Leaflets providing more information about the service are available from the National Park Information Centres, as well as from local tourist information centres across Dartmoor.

For timetables, full price lists and downloadable walking routes go to www.dartmoor.gov.uk/enjoydartmoor/planning-your-visit/travel-information/ haytor-hoppa

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ustin Hunt, or Oz, as he is known, originates from Liverpool though there’s little trace of scouse accent to be heard these days.

Although no-one in his family had a medical background, he said he always wanted to study medicine and completed his studies at the Royal Free in London. Having spent several summers sailing off the coast of South Devon with the family of a flatmate, the experience sowed the seeds for a move to the county in 1997.

He’s now a consultant physician in acute medicine at Derriford Hospital, although before coming to Devon he travelled extensively, studying tropical entomology in rain forests around the world including those in Peru and Belize.

In more recent times, he has made three trips to Sierre Leone in connection with the Masanga Rehabilitation Project. Masanga Hospital is in the Tonkolili district of Sierre Leone. Established in 1967, it was a highly respected leprosy hospital, but was almost totally destroyed after ten years of civil war. The idea of the project is to build healthcare education programmes to address the lack of manpower and also to create businesses to promote local 14

employment and economic growth.

Work began in 2006 - the ultimate aim is to create a 100-bed general hospital that is also a teaching institution.

‘The idea originally came from a medical student at Derriford who’d been out to Sierre Leone to set up a malnutrition unit,’ said Oz, former chair of the project. ‘She knocked on my door and asked if we could do something to help, having seen the situation there, with so many bilateral amputees.’

The project needed substantial funding, but with the goodwill of fundraisers, who do everything from running marathons to organising raffles, plus the good fortune to win the Daily Telegraph Christmas Award, around £600,000 has now been raised.

Oz praised the dedication of volunteers from Derriford and the Peninsula Medical School who go

One of our secretaries “ has been out to a post civil war hospital in a really remote environment - she’s brilliant!

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the extra mile to raise money and undertake voluntary work in Sierre Leone. More than 80 doctors, nurses and medical students have given freely of their time and expertise, working alongside the local staff.

‘One of our secretaries at Derriford, Dawn, has been out there,’ said Oz. ‘She’s gone out to a post civil war hospital, in a really remote, rural environment, to help with admin, dealing with the fact there are only about three surnames, no-one knows their date of birth and houses don’t have numbers! She’s a brilliant person!’

Oz said the Derriford link with the Masanga Hospital was a ‘win-win situation’: ‘It benefits our students,

giving them incredible experience, and benefits the people of Sierre Leone and the local health care professionals.’

Oz said conditions in Sierre Leone, while still challenging, have improved a great deal.

‘When I first went to Freetown, there was no electricity, it was very dark and very violent. A lot of boy soldiers ended up being taxi drivers as there was no work for them, they were often drugged up - you did feel somewhat vulnerable.’

When not working, Oz and wife Sally spend much time ferrying their three children around the county for hockey and rugby matches and training.

He loves fell running and takes part in the annual Masanga Fell Run, a seven-mile run across Dartmoor from Cadover Bridge.

He’s also an enthusiastic proponent of wild swimming - or cold water immersion as he terms it.

‘I don’t swim for miles, it’s more about floating about to lower core temperature,’ he said. ‘I am a big fan of it and I think the benefits are undoubted. You have to do it safely, but by doing it your body produces endorphins which make you feel great, without becoming hypothermic.

‘I probably do it five days a week in the summer - we have the River Meavy at the bottom of our garden, so I just get into the waterfall and get cold - it does make you feel good!’ n Jane Honey

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Nicky Hopwood Community champion and doting mum!

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icky was brought up in Glenholt and has lived all her life in the Woolwell and Roborough areas - and I think it’s fair to say she is completely passionate about her neck of the woods.

She and husband now live in Roborough village and she has served as a ward member for Woolwell on South Hams District Council since 1999, apart from a short four year break.

‘I used to ride my pony around Glenholt and past the fields where Woolwell is now, onto the moors - I can remember the houses being built in the early 80s,’ said Nicky.

‘I love Woolwell and have worked really hard to bring the community together. It’s an unusual area in that there’s a tree belt around it, apart from a very small part. It’s not like one housing estate morphing into another, it’s very much its own area.’

With her district council hat on, she started up a Facebook page four years ago called Woolwell Matters, strictly for Woolwell residents, which has snowballed, now numbering 1,250 members.

Nicky said she’s been delighted by its success and through this social media platform, she is trying to support the community in a variety of ways, such as Business Boost Mondays when members can promote their businesses, and Freebie Fridays, when they can swap unwanted goods.

She said: ‘With Freebie Fridays, you could get anything from a Christmas pudding to a spa! I asked residents recently if they thought the Business Boost Mondays worked for them and they said they thought it brought in business they wouldn’t have had before.’

Other initiatives dreamed up by Nicky include a regular book swap

LOCAL LOCALPEOPLE PEOPLE at the Woolwell Centre and the Woolwell Easter Egg Hunt, free to children from the area, with eggs donated by residents and businesses. Then there’s the Woolwell Christmas tree and the Christmas lunch which has now become so popular it’s had to be spread over two days.

‘I might instigate something but it takes others to bring things all together, it’s all a real community effort and nothing would be done without residents buying into it. We’re going to have a fireworks display this year for the first time - again, a lot of people will be involved in bringing this

feel very privileged to be involved in it,’ she said.

When not attending council meetings and working on behalf of her community, Nicky is very much a family woman at heart and loves nothing better than being with her children and grandchildren - not forgetting her whippet, Pip. She and her husband have bought the grandchildren a pony and Nicky is hoping to install in them her life-long love of horses.

The couple also love to get out and about in their motorhome, exploring the beautiful South Hams. Typically Nicky, never far from her district council hatstand, finds it a great way to learn more about the far-flung area her authority covers! n Jane Honey

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to fruition,’ stressed Nicky.

‘I love doing things locally and I am really passionate about the community I represent. I genuinely enjoy seeing people have fun and I think part of the job of being a district councillor is trying to make a difference to people.’

Nicky feels the biggest challenge facing Woolwell is the 1,500 extra houses planned close by, on land earmarked under the local plan running until 2034.

‘Do you keep these communities separate or integrate them?’ Nicky questioned. ‘We need to make sure there’s a primary school, shopping centre and the type of community facilities people expect, whilst also keeping an eye on the A386 upgrade - no houses can be built until that’s sorted out.

‘It’s going to be very challenging - but I absolutely love that challenge and I

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Colin Ridgers

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voluntary Dartmoor Ranger, Dartmoor Guide and rescue group stalwart, Colin Ridgers of Widewell is a walking advert for the health benefits of keeping fit and active. Despite undergoing a triple heart by-pass several years ago, this sprightly 76-year-old is never happier than when out on the moors, whether training with the Plymouth branch of the Dartmoor Rescue Group, taking guided walks or carrying out investigations as part of his bookwriting research.

Colin was born in Brighton in 1943 into a military family. He met wife Heather during the 1950s as a teenager and despite joining the Royal Marines and travelling on a variety of deployments, the couple stuck together and married in 1965.

He served ‘all over the place’ as he put it, including Norway, the Middle East, Africa and two tours to Northern Ireland, finally finishing his services career after the Falklands War. ‘That was a bit of a culture shock, to say the least,’ said Colin. ‘We sailed down there on the QEII, hugging the coast of Africa to avoid the submarines. What a ship! And the irony was we weren’t treated like service personnel, we were treated like guests - it was amazing!

The only difference you could see Colin with wife Heather enjoying his beloved moors

was they covered up the decks with plywood because the marines and paras were training by running up and down them!’

Colin left the Royal Marines in 1983 and embarked on a very different career path, as a compliance officer with the Inland Revenue: ‘I wanted something that was 9-5, Monday to Friday, but although it was very different, it was actually very satisfying and I met some really interesting people,’ he recalled.

His love affair with Dartmoor didn’t get off to a flying start - his first experience was as a young marine, training in the wilds north of Princetown. ‘I absolutely hated it!’ he said. ‘We were doing live firing, walking through ankle deep water, the rounds were getting lower and lower and when we were ordered to take cover, we had no choice but to lie in it!’

Coming back with Heather and their three sons in 1979 was very different. He developed a keen interest in the moor’s landscape, flora, fauna and history and joined the Dartmoor Rescue Group, with which he has now been involved for some 40 years. The group’s volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Training takes place every Tuesday - he probably devotes in excess of 30 hours a month to the service, a commitment recognised when he was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal in 2002.

The rescue group doesn’t only

involve hard physical work - some rescues take their toll emotionally.

Colin has been involved in finding missing people who have taken their own lives, dementia sufferers and on one occasion, helping police following a murder case. He was the search manager for the group for 14 years now, he is the assistant training officer, a role he really enjoys.

‘This is the tenth year I’ve helped train the new intake and I get a lot of satisfaction out of it. Seeing team members mature and become integral, vital parts of the team is really good.’

As if he didn’t have enough to do, Colin is researching the warrens of Dartmoor for a book he is writing about this ancient moorland industry.

It was an interest sparked when he discovered his first granite vermin trap, built to catch the pine martens, stoats and weasels that preyed on the rabbits. While we spoke, the phone rang - it was a relative of the last warrener to work on Dartmoor.

Colin’s excitement at the unexpected call was plain to see - it seems his book can now include rare pictures relating to this most traditional, historic practice. n Jane Honey

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Oh deer!

Numbers of these large mammals are on the increase

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must admit to somewhat ambivalent feelings towards deer. It is marvellous to see any of our large mammals in the wild, free to roam the countryside despite increased urbanisation and the tendency to ‘tidy up’ the wilder parts of our environment. Deer populations have certainly increased in recent years with the abandoned market gardens on the steep slopes of the Tamar Valley, re-wilded by neglect rather than

NATURALIST more frequent. In summer it is relatively easy to distinguish the species; the roe deer is uniformly reddish brown, the fallow is a similar colour but paler underneath with distinguishing spots on the back and flanks and tends to be more variable with both darker, lighter and even white forms. Male fallows carry broad-bladed ‘palmate’ horns while those of the roe are short and spiked.

But later in autumn and over winter when they are easier to see, both lose their horns and are an overall dull grey-brown colour and more difficult to distinguish from each other, although the roe is much smaller.

As you see a deer disappearing into undergrowth a plain white rump will

Roe deer

period, the autumn rut, has been well documented on BBC’s Autumn Watch.

The ruts of the fallow and roe are on a less dramatic scale during July and August (roe) or autumn (fallow). Outside of the breeding season the male and female roe and fallow communicate with a short sharp bark often when they are disturbed.

Three other species, all oriental in origin, are now living wild in the UK: muntjac, sika and Chinese water deer.

Of these the shy, knee-high muntjac is the only one to have a foothold in the South West, but judging by their habit of concealing themselves in the undergrowth, there could easily be more than we are aware of and could become established locally.

Fallow deer

Fallow deer

design, providing ideal cover during the daytime. And with new suburban estates extending out to the margins of the protected wooded valleys of the Plym, the chance of seeing deer within the city boundary has increased.

Spotting a deer in the early hours munching away at the rose bush a few metres from the back door, finding tulips devoid of their flowers, beans and even sweet potato vines inside a polytunnel stripped of their leaves, leaves me feeling less than charitable towards them!

The roe deer is the species most commonly encountered locally, although fallow deer are becoming

tell you it’s a roe deer, while a white rump with a dark halo and a long tail will belong to a fallow.

Roe have been in the country since the last ice-age, while fallow arrived with the Normans when ‘deer parks’ such as that at Mount Edgecumbe were established. Their larger relative, the red deer, is another true native with long established Devon herds on Exmoor and at Haldon near Exeter. However, they do travel throughout the county and have been recorded everywhere except the South Hams; size alone should be enough for their identification - think of a small pony, chest high to a human adult. Their breeding

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We do need to consider the potential problem that an expanding population of deer may bring. There may already be more around than is sustainable without damage to crops and woodland. I personally would not like to see a cull. Maybe we should consider reintroducing some of the large predators that controlled their numbers in the past. As it feeds almost entirely on deer, the European Lynx would be an ideal candidate and controlled trials have been proposed.

They are so shy, most would never know they were around. Just something to think about for the future! n Pete Mayston 17

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ummer holidays abroad provide great inspiration for garden style with an exotic look. There’s a wealth of furniture and accessories with bright colours and pots in earthy shades of terracotta and stone. But most of all, creating your own little oasis is about choosing the exoticlooking plants that thrive in this country and making the most of the sheltered microclimates that they’ll need. Brick or stone walls have a storage-heater effect during winter, and growing plants in raised beds, containers or on banks ensures excellent drainage – many sun-loving plants can tolerate a surprising amount of cold so long as they don’t have wet feet.

An arch, arbour or pergola is perfect for climbing plants that in time will cast a soft shade. Grape vines can produce a good crop around here in favourable years (do choose a variety suitable for growing outside), while beautiful flowering climbers include fragrant summer jasmine and colourful passion flower.

Strong structural foliage provides the ‘bones’ of a garden with a palette of rich greens and subtle hues that are restful on the eye. Classic plants are bay, myrtle, rosemary and box, either clipped to shape or untrimmed. Olive trees look gorgeous in pots but usually need winter protection, unless you have a super-sheltered microclimate.

The aromatic fragrance so redolent of the Mediterranean

comes from its natural vegetation, the maquis and garrigue. For our gardens, such plants include sun rose (Cistus), rosemary, marjoram, fennel, bay and lavender.

The essential oils contained within the leaves vaporise to protect plants against the fierce summer heat.

Pots of vivid summer flowers add splashes of brilliant colour to any soil-less spot. Geraniums are a continental favourite, placed up flights of steps or clustered around doorways, with trailing ones creating cascades of colour in window boxes. For the best effects, stick to one or two principal colours rather than having an overload of brilliant shades.

The toughest plants for hot spots are fleshy-leaved succulents. Some are hardy and can remain outdoors all year, such as the many different low-growing sedums and sempervivums, while tender ones like Aeonium, Aloe and Echeveria should be grown in containers and moved inside for the winter months.

A plea, though, don’t bring plants back from your continental travels where there are major outbreaks of Xylella, a bacterium which affects up to 350 different species of plants: olives and ornamental plants have been decimated in some regions of France, Spain and Portugal.

As yet Xylella hasn’t appeared in the UK so help keep it at bay by only buying UK-grown plants. n

Gardens to visit: RHS Rosemoor The Royal Horticultural Society’s garden in a beautiful valley by Great Torrington covers 65 acres and contains a wealth of inspiration, from formal gardens and borders to productive gardens, wild flower meadows and Mediterranean-style planting. One of my favourite areas is the border close to the entrance, planted up with colourful and exotic-looking tender plants. There’s an excellent restaurant, tea room and plant centre too. www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor 18

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any of us will have been affected by suicidal thoughts or the consequences of a suicide. It is now the commonest cause of death in men under the age of 45 in England and Wales. In Devon in 2017, 73 people died by suicide. 75% of suicides occur in men.

For all of us this is a tragedy. As well as the loss of a life, those of us left behind feel that somehow we might have prevented the suicide if only we had done or said something differently. It is important to remember that however hard we try, some people will still take their own life. However, there is one simple strategy that may help to reduce the risk of suicide and help our friends, colleagues and patients to keep themselves safe, find hope and avoid the tragedy of suicide.

It is simply to ask how someone is feeling and specifically if they are feeling so bad that they have thought of harming or killing themselves. This seems simple but is hard in our society where there are strong taboos about asking ‘personal’ questions and where men in particular, find it difficult to talk about feelings.

Talking about it, however, is the first step in someone taking action to prevent suicide.

It might feel intrusive to ask these questions, but I have never found anyone who was offended by this and in many cases, it is an obvious relief to admit to carrying such a terrible burden alone. We must remember that it is not only people who have depression or other mental health problems who take their own lives.

People suffering long term pain or illness, those facing redundancy, financial difficulties, addictions like alcohol, drug or gambling addiction and those recently bereaved also have a higher risk of suicide, especially men in the age groups 30-50.

If the person you are asking tells you yes, they do have suicidal thoughts, be understanding and help them take some action. Dial 999 if there is an immediate threat to their safety. If it is an emergency, help them get to the local hospital emergency department. Advise them to see their GP and to tell them that they are feeling suicidal.

When making an appointment, tell the receptionist this is why an appointment is needed and they will arrange for contact with the GP as quickly as possible. If it is out of normal working hours then you can contact 111 to access advice or an emergency GP. There are other supportive sources of help for people feeling suicidal.

• The Samaritans have a 24 hour telephone service for people who need to talk. www.samaritans.org ✆ 116123.

• Saneline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

They are open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm on ✆ 0300 304 7000. www.sane.org.uk • Papyrus is an organisation trying to prevent young people’s suicide. www.papyrus-uk.org ✆ 0800 068 4141 • For those affected by a suicide, Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide can help. www.uksobos.org ✆ 0300 111 5065 Suicidal thoughts may affect many of us over the course of our lives. Most people facing these thoughts are in pain and suicide seems like the only way out. Let’s remind them that hope exists and there are ways of dealing with difficult situations that they might not be able to see themselves right now. Ask gently and keep asking. It could save a life. n

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EDUCATION

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parkwell Primary school is a small ‘free school’ situated in the village of Sparkwell, not far from Dartmoor Zoo. We have about 100 pupils on roll and we are lucky to have a fantastic new building that opened three years ago, as well as retaining use of the original Victorian school next to the church.

We are in a lovely setting next to some woods and we make use of our natural surroundings; we are lucky to be able to visit the Zoo each half term and all children take part in exciting Forest School sessions each week that develop their understanding of the natural world as well as giving opportunities to develop physical and social skills. In 2017 we became the first school in the UK to be awarded ‘Recognised Forest School Provider’ status from the Forest School Association for our high quality outdoor curriculum.

Two of our staff are qualified Level 3 Forest School providers and they work with other school staff plus parent volunteers to lead a session in the woods each week for each of the classes. A typical session involves a walk where we identify and spot signs of nature for each season, we teach skills including safe use of tools, lighting fires and shelter building and children do a range of craft activities including whittling with knives, painting with natural resources and cooking with food we have foraged - damper bread dipped in wild garlic butter is a favourite in Spring! To gain the recognised provider status we have to demonstrate that we follow the 6 principles set out by the Forest School Association, including objectives such 26

as it being sustained practice in a wooded environment and making best use of natural resources. We believe it develops resilient, independent and confident learners who will hopefully develop a lifelong enjoyment in what the natural environment can offer.

Last year we received a plastic-free schools award and we have an eco-committee that continues to work hard to promote an understanding of climate change and reducing waste in our school community. This group often write to local businesses, MPs etc. and certainly put them on the spot with their questions!

We are now working towards our Eco Schools Green Flag award. This year we have also gained our Silver Artsmark award for our work in promoting the arts across the curriculum. We believe in learning through practical experiences and welcome visitors and love going out on trips, including a whole school trip to the Theatre Royal every Christmas and a residential in each year of Key Stage 2, as well as our very own family weekend camp – ‘Sparkfest’! We enjoy looking after our school animals, including Snowy and Fudge the guinea pigs and Luna the school dog!

We received another ‘Good’ Ofsted report this year and we are all proud of our small school where every child is valued. We have open days coming up for families looking for places for September 2020, check out the Facebook page for more details. n Francesca McLoughlin, Headteacher, Sparkwell All Saints Primary School

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oodside, based in beautiful countryside south of Dartmoor, just north of Plympton, has been running for over 40 years. Founded by animal lover Carole Bowles MBE, it has grown from a ‘shantytown’ (her own words) of somewhat ramshackle buildings to the purpose-built centre that exists today.

The initial aim was to combat the huge number of unwanted animals being put to sleep by pioneering a low-cost neutering service. A partnership with the local branch of the RSPCA to provide kennelling facilities also meant re-homing began in earnest.

Now, during the summer months, anything up to 200 animals - dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, birds and even sheep and goats - are looked after by the centre’s 13-strong workforce, helped by a dedicated band of volunteers. Last year, 908 animals were re-homed by Woodside - 243 of them dogs and 419 cats. During the year, the sanctuary’s welfare officers travelled more than

13,000 miles assisting animals and providing help and advice to owners.

Changing times - changes in trends Lisa Darcy, assistant manager at Woodside who has worked at the sanctuary for almost 25 years, and Dawn Cornish, who has worked there since she was 17, are both passionate about the centre and animal welfare.

They say they have seen a definite change in the way dogs, in particular, come in for re-homing. Trends for certain dogs, stoked by celebrity stories, films and huge exposure on the internet, lead to a demand exploited by unscrupulous breeders.

Lisa said they received many pedigree dogs. A lot arrive with medical problems, for example, French bulldogs, many of which have to have their nasal canals widened.

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Dawn said it was heartbreaking to see young dogs which ‘I myself know that children can put pressure on parents had been re-homed numerous times. They ended up with and it is something we often see at the sanctuary, but no training, no proper socialisation and little trust, to say whether it be a cat, dog, rabbit or rodent, ultimately nothing of the stress suffered through constant change. the responsibility to care for that animal will fall to the ‘It’s definitely much easier to re-home a dog that’s only had one home, instead of going through this boomerang parent, as does the responsibility to make sure the chosen pet will fit the family and its lifestyle.’ process,’ she said.

Woodside still abides by the original aim of its founder Listen to your head - not your heart - that it’s ‘cuter to neuter’. It offers subsidised neutering Anyone wishing to adopt an animal from Woodside will to people on any benefit through a partnership with the receive a home visit. They need to have a safe, enclosed, RSPCA. outside area if they are taking on a can you help Woodside? dog. The centre also offers ten free Last year, 908 animals How The animal sanctuary has eight training sessions to new dog owners. were re-homed by charity shops, which are always in Lisa said Woodside tended not to run by hard and fast re-homing rules, but Woodside - 243 of them need of good quality donations, particularly clothes and books. common sense in matching the right dogs and 419 cats Woodside is always grateful for pet to the right new owner was key. those people who go the extra mile And the centre always take an animal to raise much-needed cash through back - even if it’s years later - if fundraising events. The charity also things go wrong, or life changes .‘We has a wish list on its website. You have a lifetime commitment to our could donate unwanted foreign animals,’ she said. ‘Life isn’t always currency, cat litter, or tins of tuna or easy and a lot of people will try their pilchards to tempt fussy eaters and an absolute hardest to keep their pets Amazon Wishlist allows supporters to but sometimes it’s just not possible.’ purchase items and have them sent Lisa said it was vital for any direct to the sanctuary. prospective animal owner to listen Then there are legacies. People to their head, not their heart when remembering Woodside in their it came to acquiring a pet, whether will throw a real lifeline to the from a breeder or a sanctuary like animals rescued and re-homed by Woodside. Also important was to the sanctuary - similarly, requests for keep an open mind about the type of donations for the charity instead of pet they’d like. It cannot be selected flowers at funerals can provide a very on looks alone or what is popular in welcome boost. the playground.

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3-8 August Rolex Fastnet Race This historic race attracts yachts from all over the world; starting from the Isle of Wight, the first yachts are expected to reach Plymouth in the early hours of 5 August. Visit the race village at Mount Batten from 6 to 8 August, with live music, family-friendly activities and a chance to try sailing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

9 to 11 August Ocean City Blues N Jazz Festival The Parade on The Barbican will be full of the sounds of blues and jazz for this free festival. So come along, enjoy a drink and a bite to eat while listening to the music. Friday 10:00am to Sunday 5:00pm

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14 & 15 September Plymouth Seafood Festival Celebrating the city’s fantastic caught seafood, the Barbican and Sutton Harbour will be alive with entertainment, activities, an array of local food and craft stands, and the Cookery Theatre with inspirational, regional chefs creating mouthwatering dishes.

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On 24 August watch out for Fool’s Paradise performers Phileas Fogg and the street hot air balloons, the Treemendous stilt walking duo and an amazing hula hooper, before the grand finale on 31 August with the West End Carnival and 60th Anniversary of Plymouth Market.

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Chance for mums and carers to get together with their little ones at the Woolwell Centre. See Community News for more information.

By the Rotary Club of Ashburton/ Buckfastleigh at Buckfast Abbey. Open 10am-4.30pm daily, 11.30am-4pm Sundays.

The exhibition features more than 300 paintings by Devon Artists and will raise funds for Blood Bikes - Devon Freewheelers. Admission free.

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Ceroc Freestyle Dance Held monthly at the Woolwell Centre, 7pm-11.30pm. Licensed bar.

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Jim’s Candlelight Dance

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Group will be held at Clearbrook Village Hall. Refreshments available, paintings sold on a buy and take away basis. Free Entry. 9 August, 1pm-4pm; 10 August, 10am-4pm; 11 August 10am-4pm; 12 August 10am-3.30pm.

Staged by Derriford Art Group. See Music and Art for more information.

Staged by Miss Ivy Events in the Butchers’ Hall and Bedford Square, Tavistock. A fun community day out with artisan gifts to buy, all sorts of stalls, exhibitors, workshops and live music.

12 AUGUST

Cornwood Show See What’s On Extra for more information.

9 AUGUST

Pig Racing At Lee Moor Village Hall, starting at 7pm.

Also a disco.

3 AUGUST

Gin In The Garden Festival Staged at the Moorland Garden Hotel on Roborough Down. Tickle your tastebuds with more than 30 different gins by listening to live music in the beautiful hotel gardens. Go to www.missivyevents.co.uk for ticket information.

A Talk by Maia Hall at the gardening department, Buckfast Abbey, £3 per person.

Meet outside The Grange Restaurant at 11am.

Woolwell Fun Day 10 AUGUST

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Staged in the refurbished Butchers’ Hall in Tavistock Pannier Market precinct.

17 AUGUST

Tavistock Arts Market

11 AUGUST

The 17th annual exhibition by Derriford Art

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Summer Fete

Street Food Festival At Mount Edgcumbe, South East Cornwall.

An array of street food from around the world, with bars and live music. See www.

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Wed. Eat. Party. – Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 12 noon to 4pm

A wedding fair mixed with a food festival! Meet wedding suppliers and try some local food and drink while you are here!

Tea and Cocktails – Friday 13th September at 6pm

Meet Hannah and learn more about our national drink and what else you can add apart from milk and sugar!

Wedding Open Day – Sunday 29th September 12 noon to 3pm

Come and meet the team and see our Crystal Room set up and pick up leaflets from some selected suppliers.

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Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.

Hand-spun yarn and unique craft items for sale. Open 10am until 5pm daily, free entry.

24 AUGUST

Fisherman’s Friends

24 AUGUST

Discover Historical Whitchurch 17 & 18 AUGUST

Heritage Crafts Festival

This walk has been organised by Tavistock Heritage Trust and starts from the Visitor Information Centre in Bedford Square at 2pm.

The home of the town’s golf club and the

An opportunity to see the crafts that helped build Tavistock and its economy in and around the recently restored 19th century Butchers’ Hall. For more details see What’s On Extra.

20 AUGUST

Dartmoor Legends Walk A walk looking at some of the many legends of Dartmoor including the ‘hairy hands’, devils and black dogs and walking the haunted tunnel. Meet at 10am at Shaugh Bridge car park. This is a two hour, four mile walk, cost £5. Please book with Paul Rendell 01837 54727 or email paul. dartmoor@virgin.net More information from www.paulrendelldartmoor.co.uk Dogs on leads.

21 AUGUST

Dartmoor Border Morris The side will be dancing at 7.45pm at The Leaping Salmon, Horrabridge, and collecting for the Sadie Stray Dog rescue all through this season, in memory of former member Lis Richards.

See this new release at Yelverton Cinema, situated in St Paul’s Church Hall, Yelverton. Certificate 12A. Doors open at 7.15am, film starts at 8pm. Bring your own refreshments, pay on the door, £4.

The hall has been equipped with surround sound and blu-ray projection equipment for a great evening’s entertainment.

25 AUGUST

Lutyens’s-designed folly The Pimple, Whitchurch has a fascinating history of its own as a former home of canal engineer John Taylor and a church with a grizzly secret. The walk is led by Whitchurch resident and former chair of Devon Historic Buildings Trust Sue Spackman. £5 per person payable on the day or in advance through the website www.heritageintavistock.org 24 AUGUST

Fun In The Field At Lee Moor Village Hall. Fun for all the family with a car boot sale, dog show and games. Refreshments available - the fun starts at 10am.

Cornwood Horse Show See What’s On Extra for more information.

25 AUGUST

Summer Garden Fete A day out for the whole family at Mount Edgcumbe, with artisan producers, craft workshops, live music and refreshments. See missivyevents.co.uk for more information.

26 AUGUST

Organ Recital

By Mark James and Alberto Brigandi at Buckfast Abbey. A rare chance to hear Verdi’s Requiem performed in this version by two organists - four hands and four feet! 2.30pm. Free entry.

23-26 AUGUST

Open Air Cinema Plymouth Arts Cinema is back at Tinside Lido, with a selection of films that has something for everything. On the Friday night there’s Alien, Bohemian Rhapsody is on the Saturday and Hitchcock’s The Birds rounds off the weekend. Tickets £10 (chairs provided) and are available from www.plymouthartscentre.org 23-26 AUGUST

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25-26 AUGUST

Foodies’ Delight Fair Being staged in the Butcher’s Hall, Tavistock Pannier Market precinct.

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from the grounds of Buckfast Abbey with the Abbey’s Head Gardener and Maia Hall.

Meet outside The Grange Restaurant at 11am, £3 per person.

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Dartmoor Border Morris Dartmoor Border Morris will be dancing at 8 pm at The Horse & Groom, Bittaford. The summer dance season ends here, but they are joined for one last time by Grimspound Border Morris.

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Tavistock Street Food Festival Staged on Bedford Square. Be tempted by an array of street foods from around the world, beer and cider from artisan producers, a bar with gin and prosecco, live music and a great chilled atmosphere.

September

Ivybridge Summer Fete A fun day out for all the family including live music, stalls, workshops and refreshments.

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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Musical

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High Above The Plym 28 AUGUST

Seeds and Cuttings A practical tour taking seeds and cuttings

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A walk starting from Blackabrook car park near Cadover Bridge SX565 644. Six hours, eleven miles. Cost is £10. Please book with Paul Rendell 01837 54727 or email paul.

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Heritage Crafts Festival & Family Day An opportunity to see the crafts that helped build Tavistock and its economy in and around the recently restored 19th century Butchers Hall in the Pannier Market.

At Buckfast Abbey, staged by the Rotary Club of Ashburton/Buckfastleigh. Join over 150 voices to perform Mozart’s magnificent Requiem, together with other sacred music. Register with the Rotary Club of Ashburton/Buckfastleigh on 01626 437308 to sing, or just come and enjoy the concert which takes place at 7.30pm. £10 per person.

9-14 SEPTEMBER

On Your Feet!

The inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria which charts their journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miami and finally to international superstardom.

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2.30pm, includes tea/coffee and cake and costs £11 per person.

12-14 SEPTEMBER

Open Air Cinema At The Royal William Yard, courtesy of Plymouth Arts Cinema. See Captain Marvel, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Bohemian Rhapsody. Tickets £9 (bring your own chair) and are available from www.plymouthartscentre.org 16-21 SEPTEMBER

The Entertainer At the Theatre Royal, Plymouth. 1982: Archie Rice is a washed-up entertainer playing a summer season. As his soldier

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WHAT’S ON son sails with the Task Force to liberate the Falklands, his daughter Jean returns from campaigning against the war, and Archie’s professional and personal lives collide with devastating consequences.

For the first time since its premiere in 1957, John Osborne’s classic is given a vibrant new setting and an electric new vision in Sean O’Connor’s exciting production. Box office 01752 267222.

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individuals and businesses in the area. The evening includes presentations, a four course buffet style meal, welcome drink and entertainment including a disco. MC is local MP Gary Streeter. Tickets £20 each from the Woolwell Centre, call 01752 695888.

Heritage Open Days, where across the UK buildings and sites of historic value and interest are freely opened to the

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Messiaen’s cycle L’Ascension, culminating in Maurice Duruflé’s Suite, Op. 5. 7.30pm, £15/£10 per head.

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The White Crow See the story of Rudolf Nureyev’s defection to the west at Yelverton Cinema, situated in St Paul’s Church Hall, Yelverton.

Certificate 12A. Doors open at 7.15am, film starts at 8pm. Bring your own refreshments, pay on the door, £4. The hall has been equipped with surround sound and blu-ray projection equipment for a great evening’s entertainment.

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Tavistock strongly supports the open days and has an impressive programme of openings on offer. Details of the local activities will be available on the Heritage Open Days and Tavistock Heritage Trust websites and from the Visitor Information Centre.

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At the Theatre Royal, Plymouth. The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock.

Now in its fourth year of touring, this lavish production has delighted packed audiences across the UK and Ireland and is brought to you by the company who produced the critically acclaimed courtroom thriller The Verdict. Box office 01752 267222.

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Grand Orgue Recital At Buckfast Abbey. Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, James O’Donnell, presents a thrilling programme including J. S. Bach’s Partita diverse sopra ‘Sei gegrüßet, Jesu gütig’, extracts from

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Abbey Millennium Exhibition A stunning exhibition commissioned to mark Buckfast Abbey’s Millennium (1018-2018), has re-opened for the second year.

The Monastic Way provides a fascinating peek into the lives of Buckfast Abbey’s Benedictine monks, along with a detailed history of Catholic religious communities throughout Europe.

Visitors can enjoy high-tech animations, a film and interactive models, including a richly-illustrated copy of the Rule of Saint Benedict complete with touch-screen technology. In addition, there are video interviews with some of the brothers of Buckfast Abbey.

Also on show are local architectural finds, along with reliquaries and chalices dating from the sixteenth-century, including one on loan from the Clifford family of Chudleigh.

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Everyone has heard about the benefits of being active and it doesn’t have to be all about pumping iron in a gym or pounding the streets in your running shoes.

You are more likely to stick to an active lifestyle if it’s fun and and fits in with the whole family - so this summer, how about heading down to the woods for an activity with a difference?

Cann Woods, near Elfordleigh, is the second, new base for the well established Haldon Forest Segway company, offering a brilliant and different day out for both young and old this summer.

Pring, said the exhibition offered visitors a ‘unique insight’ into the origins and present-day realities of life as a Christian monk.

‘This state-of-the-art exhibition offers a high-quality experience not usually found outside of major museums and galleries,’ said Geoff.

The Monastic Way exhibition is open daily from 10am to 3.30pm, with the last entry at 3pm. Entry is free.

Buckfast Abbey is a working Benedictine monastery situated on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Founded in 1018, it fell into ruins when King Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries in the 16th century. The Abbey Church was restored in the 19th century. Buckfast Abbey and its gardens are open every day of the year and welcomes visitors to learn about its rich history. Entry is free and there is ample free parking on site.

The shops and restaurants are open every day except Christmas Day. Boss Paul said: ‘People just love riding Segways and we needed to offer something completely different with our new site and location. Cann Woods is quiet enough and had the land to offer an optional time trial track at the end for people who wanted to see what the Segway X2s were designed to do - in a safe environment.’

Picturesque Cann Woods covers some 230 hectares and with training available on a small, forest simulator training track before you start your exploration of the trails, you can be confident of a safe, fun day on these off-road Segways, available for anyone aged ten and above.

Two tours are available so far at Cann - the Adventure Tour, perfect for beginners with a few hills, mainly smooth track and a little off roading, and the Safari and Skills Tour, which goes deeper into the forest and includes a skills area. For more information call Paul on 07549 989898 or go to www.plymouth-segway.com

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August 10 & August 25

The Legend of King Arthur Cornwood Show & Cornwood Horse Show Boxtree Productions invites audiences to pack up a picnic and come and watch the hugely popular ‘Legend of King Arthur’ in the gorgeous open-air setting of The Garden House at Buckland Monachorum.

Arthur is fed up! He is tired of his knuckles being rapped by his teacher, being ignored by his parents and bullied by his brother Kay. However, little does he know that there is a prophecy of a hero, destined to pull the sword from the stone and unite Britain - it couldn’t possibly be little Arthur could it? With Merlin and his knights by his side, will Arthur be able to reunite Britain and thwart the evil plans of Morgan Le Fay? Enjoy this classic tale of adventure, betrayal, knights and honour, with inventive staging, original songs and magical storytelling, in Boxtree Production’s unique and energetic way!

The show starts at 6pm at The Garden House. The show will be approximately two hours long including an interval and will go ahead regardless of the great British weather; cancellation only in the event of dangerous conditions.

Bring a blanket or low-backed chair.

Tickets: www.thegardenhouse.org.uk/events Family ticket £40, adults £14.50, children £10

From superb sheep to perfect pets, displays, demonstrations, games and parades, Cornwood Show promises a wonderful day out for all the family this August.

With trade stands, bouncy castle, face painting, games, tug of war, a fantastic dog show, terrier racing, a poultry and pet show, a bar and a wide range of delicious refreshments on offer, there will be plenty to see and do at this traditional country show on Cadleigh Farm fields near Lee Mill on August 10th.

There are changes in the horticultural section at this year’s event with new classes including home brewed beer and gin.

Judging will take place on the Friday evening which means all the exhibits in the horticulture tent will be available to see from the start of the show at 11am on Saturday.

Entry to the show costs £3 for adults, under 16s free.

Cornwood Horse Show takes place at the same site on August 25th. With showing, jumping and a gymkhana there are more than 45 classes being staged throughout the day, with judging starting at 9.30am. The show is the perfect day out for any pony or horse lover.

Both these wonderful events are organised by Cornwood Agricultural and Horticultural Society (CAHS), a charity which promotes and supports agriculture and horticulture in Cornwood and the surrounding area. CAHS also runs other popular community events such as a summer garden competition and the Christmas lights.

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August 17 & 18

Woolwell Community Summer Fair

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Fun for all the family - and their canine companions - is guaranteed at the annual Woolwell Summer Fair at the community centre.

The youngsters can have the time of their lives on ten huge inflatables - this year, in a new initiative, there will be a special toddler section within this area, so the little ones can play safely away from older children.

Youngsters will also be able to enjoy themselves in a special play area organised by the Woolwell in Bloom Group, which will feature a variety of games, all made from recycled objects.

There will be live music to add to the atmosphere and all manner of displays, stalls and activities, many of them staged by the many community groups that use the Woolwell Centre, so visitors will be able to find out more about what services, groups and classes are being offered in and around the area.

Representatives from the emergency services will be there - in previous years, visitors to the fair have been able to see the inside of ambulances, police cars or fire engines.

One of the most popular parts of the day is the family dog show, which attracts four legged friends of all shapes and sizes in a range of hotly contested classes - will your pooch be the one the judge would like to take home with them?

A wide range of stalls will be offering all sorts of goodies including handmade crafts and gifts and there will be plenty of refreshments, with a barbecue and licensed bar.

The fair runs from 11am until 4pm - entrance is free apart from a £6 entry charge for the inflatables (no time limit) and all are welcome to come along and have a great day out!

Tavistock enjoys a weekend of ‘all things’ heritage with traditional craftsmen and women demonstrating their skills in Butchers’ Hall and around the town.

Visitors will be able to enjoy everything from stone masonry to wood carving, spinning to bow making and basket weaving, with opportunities for people to try out the crafts for themselves. Alongside the demonstrations will be talks and walks explaining some of the traditional skills that once made Tavistock prosperous and the conservation and restoration work that has recently been undertaken in Butchers’ Hall itself, the Pannier Market and its surrounds.

There will also be other live craft demonstrations across the town together with craft and artisan food stalls, street entertainment and a ‘have-a-go’ sword school. Tavistock Rotary Club’s traditional country fair will be on the church green and South Devon Arts Society will be launching their new Children’s Heritage Trail of Discovery, available free from the Visitor Information Centre.

The weekend is being organised by Tavistock Heritage Trust in partnership with Tavistock Town Council, one of the complementary initiatives arranged through the National Lottery Heritage Fund Townscape Heritage Initiative Scheme (THI) currently being delivered by Tavistock Town Council.

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August 25

August 31 - September 1

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Home Park Stadium will host an eye-opening Sleep Out this August in aid of three local charities.

The Sleep Out, which invites members of the Green Army to switch the comfort of their beds for a night’s kip at the Theatre of Greens, will raise money for the Shekinah Mission, St Luke’s Hospice and the Argyle Community Trust.

Fans are being invited to bring their sleeping bags and spend the night in the stands, on the concourses and potentially around the side of the pitch itself to raise money and awareness of three superb local charities.

A food kiosk selling drinks and bacon baps will be open and it’s hoped one or two of the first team players will join for some of the time.

The Sleep Out is an initiative devised by Plymstock law firm Portcullis Legals. Trevor Worth, Portcullis managing director, said: ‘We have been working closely with Plymouth Argyle and are delighted to be driving this forward together. I wanted to help Shekinah in particular because of the very nature of the Sleep Out. It’s not supposed to be a glamorous event, it is just to give different generations a feel of what it’s like not to have a warm bed for the night. Many people, through no fault of their own, face this every night.’

Shekinah Mission is a Plymouth-based charity focusing on providing opportunities for those in recovery, whether it be recovery from homelessness, drugs, alcohol or abuse. St Luke’s Hospice, meanwhile, provides care and support for those needing end-of-life care.

Fantastic music featuring the fabulous Mad Dog McCrea and a brilliant Take That tribute band are the headline acts at the TaviFest charity music festival this summer, raising funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action. All the organisers of TaviFest have been affected by pancreatic cancer - the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer. With the rise in obesity and diabetes, it is set to become one of the biggest cancer killers.

It has the lowest survival rate of all the major cancers of just 4% - many die within a few weeks as there is little awareness of the symptoms and diagnosis is often too late.

Saturday, August 31st sees a fabulous Take That tribute show with Gary & Robbie headlining, sponsored by Dartmoor Brewery. Also performing are Chris Bailey, Lorraine, Leo the Michael Jackson dancer and 9 Yards (sponsored by Dartmoor Photographic) will be playing rock favourites. A full bar and food will be available.

On the Sunday you can see the ever popular Mad Dog McCrea supported by blues artist Russell Sinclair.

Refreshments will be available on both days with a full bar from the White Thorn at Shaugh Prior. A selection of food options will be on offer with pizzas from The Firefly, Hog Roast from Hungry Hog SouthWest and Tavistock Lions will be cooking burgers and hot dogs.

Tickets: Email: tavifest@mail.com or message Facebook: Tavifest Saturday: Adults £5, Under 16s Free - Gates Open: 3.00pm Sunday: Adults £15, Under 16s Free - Gates Open: 4.30pm

Tickets: www. argyletickets.com or www.tickets@pafc.co.uk. ✆ 01752 907700 Adults £10, One accompnied child (per responsible adult) £5 Doors to Home Park open at 7.30pm, with last entry at 8.30pm.

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Dartmoor Walking Festival

Mind Body Spirit & Craft Fair

The first Dartmoor Walking Festival in 2016 was a great success and thanks to very positive feedback, it has now become an annual event, last year raising over £1,000 for the Devon Air Ambulance charity and attracting more than 1,000 participants.

In 2019 Moorland Guides are teaming-up with the National Disabled Ramblers Association who are assisting in accessible events every day. The Ramblers, National Trust and other walking providers such as the Woodland Trust and SW Lakes Trust are also keen to support the festival and full details are available online at www.dartmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk The festival encompasses the August Bank Holiday weekend, enabling visitors to stay an the extra week to enjoy all that Dartmoor had to offer, and also encourage locals to come out onto the moors before the children go back to school.

Simon Dell of Moorland Guides said: ‘We will be putting on several events each day during the nine-day festival ranging from modest guided strolls and children’s rambles to full day walks and ambitious challenges! There really will be something for everyone including ‘accessible’ events for the less mobile in partnership with the ‘Disabled Ramblers’ Association.’

There will also be Dartmoor National Park Ranger-led walks as well as archaeological visits and events.

Simon added: ‘Our aim is to have at least four events each day during the nine-day festival, so there really is something for everybody, with evening talks and walks included. The Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team is also supporting the week and if you have ever wondered what they do out in the dark when searching for missing walkers then come and join them on an evening exercise to find out more!’

One of the largest Mind Body Spirit & Craft Fairs in the South West will be staged at the Woolwell Community Centre on Darklane Lane in Woolwell this September.

Get set for an amazing full weekend featuring a fabulous range of more than 65 retail stalls, plus a variety of psychic readers and healers from all over the UK. There will be a variety of free talks and demonstrations on offer - come and find out what the colours of your aura mean; chat to an animal communicator about your pet; have a reading done on your foot; visit the ‘Psychic Surgeon’. How about a free two card reading by Psychic Sybella in the demonstration room (time permitting) or a free chiropractic test?

In addition, there will be an amazing selection of bespoke craft stalls to browse around at which you can purchase all manner of unique and different gifts.

Admission to the fair is free and there is also free parking at the Woolwell Centre.

Refreshments will be available all weekend at the centre’s café.

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ollowing in the Parker family footsteps, Saltram’s summer trail takes families on a grand tour of the garden. When your young explorers have completed all three trails, they will receive a Saltram grand tour patch as their very own souvenir.

There’s plenty of space to relax in beautiful surroundings or take a stroll along the newly restored 18th century terraces. You’ll find colours and citrus trees in the orange grove and vibrant plants through the long border.

There are walking trails along the River Plym and plenty of room to cycle. Why not pick up a 50 things to do before you’re 11¾ guide to kick start your adventure? Alternatively, cycle along route 27 to Plymbridge.

There’s lots to see inside the house too. Extensive conservation work in the saloon is complete and the 249 year old Axminster carpet back in place; don’t forget to look up to admire restored ceiling. Displays in

NATIONAL TRUST the 18th century rooms help you to immerse yourself in the Parker family’s life as they renovated their newly inherited home at Saltram.

Stop for tea and cake or an ice cream in the park café or garden tea room. The shop is open daily from 10am5pm. n More information: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Saltram and follow us on Facebook @ntsaltram or Instagram @saltramNT. Summer Grand Tour Trail - daily until September 4th, 10am-5pm: Start off at the pavilion on Serpentine lawn Suggested donation £1. Normal admission charges apply, National Trust members and under 5s free.

Write Back Soon - daily until October 31st, 10am-5pm: From the Robert Adam saloon in the house, to the castle folly in the garden, see Saltram through the eyes of the fashionable Parkers and their letters to friends and family. Normal admission charges apply, National Trust members and under 5s free.

Big Butterfly Count - daily until August 11th, 10am-5pm: Collect a spotting sheet from the Welcome Centre and looking out for different species of butterfly in the garden (normal admission prices apply, members free) or park (free).

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Barbican Theatre bring Le Navet Bete’s brand new comedy adventure, The Three Musketeers, to the Plymouth Athenaeum this summer. This is Plymouth’s only chance to join Devon’s funniest foursome as they bring their inimitable and (of course) bonkers tour to the city where it all started for them.

Armed only with a baguette and his questionable ‘steed’, join hot-headed D’Artagnan as he travels to Paris full of childish excitement and misplaced bravado to become a Musketeer. Will things go to plan? It’s unlikely. With four actors, 40 characters and more than 100 costume changes this will be their most hilariously chaotic adventure yet! Expect plenty of heroics, romance, tests of friendship and defeating the baddies.

And some BMX bikes and fizzy pop. Naturally.

The Three Musketeers is produced by the awardwinning creators of smash-hit show Dracula: The Bloody Truth and directed by comedy legend John Nicholson (who also directed Barbican Theatre and Le Navet Bete’s recent smash-hit Christmas productions of Aladdin and A Christmas Carol) Tickets: £17 concessions (under 16s, over 60s, disabled, students); £19 full; £68 2 full + 2 under 16s. Ticket prices are inclusive of all booking fees and charges. The show runs at The Plymouth Athenaeum from July 31st - August 17th at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

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The winning entrant will be drawn out of the hat on Sunday, August 11th. The winner will be contacted and the name announced in the October/November edition of Plym Links.

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Derriford Art Club Derriford Art Club has about 45 members who are mainly experienced artists.

They meet on Tuesday mornings at Derriford United Reformed Church Hall in Powisland Drive.

New venture for artists and hospital staff ‘Art helps keep us well. It can aid our recovery from illness and support longer, healthier lives’ - an all-party parliamentary report aims to improve recognition of this.

Hospital wards, corridors and waiting areas can be rather bleak surroundings which have a negative impact on the way we think and feel. Art can transform cold, clinical environments into compassionate care spaces filled with inspiration.

Research has shown that Art can eases anxiety, stress and depression for both patients and care staff; reduce the need for painkillers, shorten stay in hospital and improve communication.

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The club was formed 20 years ago and there are still a few founder members that attend!

A spokesman for the club said: ‘Our members use a variety of mediums, mostly watercolour, pastels and acrylic painting materials.

‘Occasionally we have demonstration workshops by professional artists.’

The club’s Annual Exhibition and Sale of Work will be held at Clearbrook Village Hall in August, this year on Friday, August 9th between 1pm to 4pm, Saturday, August 10th, Sunday, August 11th and Monday, August 12th between 10am to 4pm. There will be a very wide range of subject matter in the pictures, with something for everyone! Refreshments are available and entry is free.

Anyone who would like more information about Derriford Art Club should contact chairman Barrie Lanyon at barrielanyon@hotmail.com

Trust to try to brighten some areas of Derriford Hospital by lending artworks for display. The first paintings were hung around level 6 of the hospital at the end of June.

The artists have also participated in well-being workshops and have plans for further community engagement in and around the hospital.

The project is in a very early stage, but it is hoped it will grow over the next year or so, to help everyone who is a patient, works in, or visits the hospital. Look out for the bright and cheerful paintings in the hospital. As this grows, a short Art Trail will be developed for people to follow.

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August 9 -11

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Love Summer Festival

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Back at Newnham Estate Park near Plympton for its ninth year, the Love Summer Festival promises three days of family fun, based in a (hopefully) sunny summer meadow.

The organisers aim is to provide first class entertainment on four covered stages and excellent on-site facilities (including flush toilets) at a reasonable price. Come along in your camper or caravan with all the family even the dog - and enjoy a huge variety of music and other entertainment. Or you can take advantage of the opportunity to glamp in a furnished bell tent.

The headline acts include Dave Pearce, the Electric Swing Circus, Brandon Block and Alex P, Phutek, My Bad Sister, Dayton and Disney Rascal, plus dozens more.

Children’s entertainment includes a DJ Academy, trapeze flying school, The Little Secret Art School, a children’s tent with stage, circus skills workshops and a pottery studio, to name but a few.

There’s a festival market running throughout the event, artisan food traders and no restrictions on your own food or alcohol.

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Wildwood Art Gallery in Horrabridge is holding a unique exhibition celebrating a lifetime’s work by the Westcountry artist Richard Slater RI. This retrospective presents a diverse collection of work - many of the paintings have a real historic pedigree and include unseen work from the 1950s and 1960s plus some pieces exhibited formerly by the Royal Institute in London.

Slater was born in London in 1927 and attended the Hornsey School of Art. He has exhibited with the World Touring Exhibition of the Arts Council and at the Royal Academy.

During a distinguished career teaching art in London and Plymouth, the diversity and range of his artistic talent was recognised by his election to the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour in 1999. He is now an honorary member of the Royal Institute and also a member of the St Ives Society of Artists.

Throughout his career he has excelled at depicting the English landscape in all its richness. The result is a well crafted, poetic and often allegorical style which places him at the centre of the British Neo-romantic movement. He portrays landscapes as abstracts with a narrative through the medium of vibrant colours. Working with equal dexterity across a range of mediums, Slater’s work is at its best a series of engaging images of rural scenes, villages, wildlife and flora.

Slater’s paintings are in the permanent art collection of the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter and in the art collection of the BBC. His paintings represent the art of a master of his craft - both an enduring joy and an investment for the future.

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Java is now used less and less and yet it still pesters to be updated. As you need to download Java to use it in the first place, it may well be easier to remove it after use and then download the most recent version the next time you need it. To do this, select ‘settings’ and then ‘apps & features’. Or, you

can update it and it will prompt you to remove it if it has been more than six months since the last use - otherwise it will update.

We are seeing a lot of Macs going out of date these days. The reason? Apple has moved the system updates location. You may be used to going to the ‘updates’ section of the App Store to get the latest Operating System (OS) replacement, but all you will find is updates to your current OS. You have to go to ‘featured’ in order to find the new system update.

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Stunning views and dishes to remember

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iskies, ponies, tors, bogs and swirling mist – the magic of Dartmoor is right on our doorstep.

The Moorland Hotel is situated in an unrivalled location with Dartmoor National Park on one side and uninterrupted views towards Plymouth, the Sound and the sea on the other.

The Phoenix Steakhouse serves mouth-watering local Devon steaks, seasonal game and locally landed fresh fish. Our amazing Head Chef Chris Richards works his magic with fresh ingredients to create dishes to remember. The regularly changing menu reflects the seasonal produce, so that only the best and freshest of the region arrives on your plate. The restaurant is open to all, seven nights a week as well as Sunday lunch, and is the popular choice of locals, so it’s a good idea to reserve a table in advance to avoid disappointment.

Boasting two lovely function rooms, the hotel can cater for groups and small weddings catering for up to 64 guests for a sit-down meal.

Christmas parties are particularly popular with many local clubs and

families coming to celebrate the festive season. The hotel offers a complimentary night’s stay for the group organiser in December when a Christmas Meal for ten or more is taken (T&Cs may apply).

The Moorland Hotel is an ideal base for both the leisure and corporate guest. The Wotter Room boasts a super king-sized bed and a Jacuzzi bath for two. There are some pet friendly rooms for those wanting to escape with their faithful hound, so bring your dog and explore the open moors or the beautiful treelined river valleys of the Plym and the Meavy.

Happily secluded from the hustle and bustle of city life, the Moorland Hotel is still only 20 minutes from the centre of Plymouth. n

Serves 8 Ingredients 450g good chocolate juice and zest of two oranges 8 egg whites 8 egg yolks Method 1. Melt the chocolate with the orange juice and zest in a bowl over a bain-marie.

2. Once melted, take off the heat and beat the egg yolks into the mix.

3. Whisk up the egg whites until you have a nice fluffy texture and stiff peaks.

4. Slowly fold the chocolate mix into the egg whites.

5. Pour into glasses and chill in the fridge till set.

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hen you think summer, images of Wimbledon, cricket, sunshine and the smell of new-mown grass pop into the imagination - and a glass of Pimm’s is the perfect tipple for a warm August day.

Here’s a recipe to try at your next barbecue: For one glass you will need A highball glass 50ml Pimm’s No 1 150ml lemonade Fresh mint leaves Chopped strawberries Sliced orange Chopped cucumber Plenty of ice Mixing it...

Fill your glass with ice, drop in the mint and chopped fruit, pour on the Pimm’s, top up with lemonade and stir well!

To make up a pitcher of Pimm’s, use the same method but this time use a handful each of the chopped fruit, cucumber and mint leaves. Mix in the quantity of cocktail you need, keeping the ratio one part Pimm’s to three parts lemonade.

Pimm’s with a difference You can try serving Pimm’s with champagne instead of lemonade - this is known as a Royal Cup or Pimm’s Royale - or try using Prosecco or Cava for a more economical version. But remember this will be a lot more alcoholic than the traditional drink, so a smaller glass may well be advisable!

Or you could use dry cider or non-alcoholic apple fizz and add some slices of apple to the mix.

How about varying the herbs? Instead of using mint, what about basil with strawberry and a twist of black pepper? Or rosemary, combined with raspberries and pink peppercorns? Herbs like thyme or lemon balm would also work well.

You could even take the experiment further and add a measure of gin to enhance the botanical flavours, or take the drink along a punch detour, using cherries and cherry juice and a shot of Disaronno.

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Tragic tales from a train line

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Distraught at the news, he committed suicide inside the e often go about our everyday lives, not thinking tunnel. It is said he saw the train coming and at the last about the past, about what has happened years minute he changed his mind and jumped out of the way, before in the area we walk, drive or cycle through. Yet but his arm was hit by the oncoming train and it came sometimes, something may happen to make us stop and away from his body. Some people have said they have think about the past... seen a one armed man standing in the tunnel!

Many hundreds of people per month go through Were those people who fell from their bikes in the Leighbeer Tunnel - also known as Shaugh Tunnel tunnel pushed by the restless spirit of Henry Endacott near Shaugh Bridge and just a few people come across or maybe the young girl often seen near the Shaugh Halt something strange. Today the tunnel is used as a cycle end of the tunnel? On a number of occasions when I’ve route between Marsh Mills and Clearbrook. There been going through the tunnel leading a guided walk, have been reports of people being pushed off their bikes I’ve felt there was someone walking while inside the tunnel. They get up and hear footsteps running away from Were those people who beside me, not one of the party I was with. On one occasion when them, yet they see no one. fell from their bikes in the coming of out the tunnel I turned This tunnel is part of the old railway line linking Plymouth to Tavistock tunnel pushed by the rest- to the group to talk to them and was asked: ‘Have you seen a ghost?’ as I via Yelverton. It was built by the less spirit of Henry Enwas very pale and was shaking. I was South Devon and Tavistock Railway dacott - or maybe the young sure I saw young girl hanging from and work started on it in 1856. The a tree by the entrance, she was in original engineer was a Mr Bampton, girl often seen near the old clothes dating from around the who died suddenly the following year, Shaugh Halt 1900s. with some reports stating he was Another sad tale from the area concerns a farmer from working in the tunnel when he died. He was replaced by Bickleigh. On Wednesday, May 18th, 1870, John Giles the famous Isembard Kingdom Brunel, with the official was driving sheep across Roborough Down when he saw opening of the line taking place on June 21st, 1859. It Mary Ann Trewin carrying a baby in her arms, heading was a passenger line and a busy one, with at least 12 towards the hamlet of Clearbrook. She soon arrived at the passenger trains a day going through the tunnel in the house of her friend, Ann Hatherleigh, who asked where early 20th century. The line closed in 1966. the baby was. Mary told Ann that her newborn baby had One sad tale about Shaugh Tunnel concerns a soldier died and it had been buried the previous Saturday. called Henry Endacott, who came back from the First Two days later, on Friday May 20th, one Samuel World War to find his fiancée married to someone else.

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HISTORY Clearbrook around 1910 (Paul Rendell Collection)

Luscombe, who was employed as a maintenance worker on the Devonport Leat, was working away just above Clearbrook and was shocked to find a corpse of a child lying on the bank. He covered the body up and headed to Roborough, where he and reported what he had found to the police. Mary was questioned about her baby, but she still maintained it had died at Tavistock Poor House.

At the inquest in Roborough, a nurse from the workhouse said it was Ann’s baby and it did not die at workhouse as far as she knew. The verdict was wilful murder - the jury found her guilty of manslaughter and sentenced her to seven years in prison. She was lucky not to be hanged. n Paul Rendell

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River Meavy and the old railway line This circular walk takes in the woods beside the River Meavy and the old railway line, as well as some roads.

START: Shaugh Bridge Car Park, at bottom of hill beside some old buildings, map ref SX 533 636. These buildings were drying sheds. China clay was removed from a pit near Cadover Bridge and the clay flowed for two miles in suspended slurry in a pipe to settling pits and was then dried here. The pit was worked between 1895 and 1950.From Shaugh Bridge car park, take the path at end of the parking area which will take you to a footbridge, cross over the River Plym and turn left to where the two rivers meet.

Shaugh Bridge is in front of you, it was built in 1825 after the old bridge was damaged by a flood in 1823.

Turn right and follow River Meavy - the ruined buildings here are part of an abandoned iron mine and the brick and tile manufacturing works that were once situated here.

Continue on this path, which can be a bit rocky and muddy in places. The track will soon be starting to take you away from the river and you join a wide track beside a large building.

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smithy for the granite quarries. Turn left onto the disused railway track and follow until you come to gate and stile. Head through the railway cutting and you will soon see a large embankment on the left. At one time there were plans to link this railway track from Dewerstone Quarry to the main road via a bridge over the River Meavy, but it was never built.

On the track to the second gate, climb the stile and turn left onto the road at Goodameavy. Go under the railway bridge and turn left and few yards left again, onto the old railway line which today is used a cycle route between Clearbrook and Marsh Mills in Plymouth.

Turn right and follow until you come to Leighbeer Tunnel (also known as Shaugh Tunnel), walk through. These days you need to be aware of cyclists - but some believe the tunnel is haunted so beware of a one-armed man standing in the darkness...

Once safely out in the daylight again, carry on the track until you see Shaugh Halt Platform on the left, turn left onto the road and go down the hill and onto the main road. Go left and follow back to Shaugh Bridge. Just beware of traffic on this road. n

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Daiga and Matt Florists (M&D Flowers) Why did you become a florist?

Daiga: I was born in Latvia and from a very early age I used to spend my spare time with my neighbour who was a florist. I loved the beautiful displays and smells.

Later whilst training to become a primary school teacher I was inspired by a television programme advertising a prestigious school of floristry and swapped professions.

How much training is involved, what qualifications do you need to become a florist?

Daiga: There are many different ways to gain floristry qualifications and many different courses. I studied in Riga for two years and then continued to return to college for further experience and training in a variety of floristry techniques, such as wreath-making, table decorations and wedding bouquets.

How long have you been a florist?

Daiga: For over twenty years. I spent eight years on Guernsey before moving to Plymouth. We opened new premises at the Rock complex in Yelverton last June and are enjoying building up our fledgling business.

What is it like owning your own business?

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really enjoyed designing the website and Facebook page and all of the other media – posters, flyers and business cards. I also organise the bookkeeping and help with deliveries, as well as helping on a creative and practical level by upcycling furniture to make unique planters for Daiga.

Who else works with you?

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How does your day usually unfold?

Daiga: The day starts early and finishes late! We sometimes visit the wholesale flower suppliers to select the best stems.

Then I open up the shop and make everything look appealing. I try to devise new displays regularly so there is always something fresh and eye-catching in the shop. Most days are spent fashioning displays for orders or walk-in customers, but I also hold consultations or visit function rooms to get an idea of the spaces I have been asked to decorate. Evenings are often spent on paperwork and online stock orders.

What would you say to someone thinking of this as a career?

Daiga - You have to be able to listen well and translate someone’s wishes into a floral reality. The delight on the faces of my customers gives me great pleasure and when they come back again for more flowers, that is real recognition of a job well done. I really enjoy working with flowers, but there aren’t many rich florists – you have to love it.

What is the best thing about your job?

Daiga - Floristry is very varied; you can be creating a beautiful pedestal display for a funeral one day, and elegant buttonholes, bouquets and flower boxes the next; there are joyful birthday celebrations as well as large, striking corporate displays. I really love the workshops and events that we host too. It is great to be so creative, think innovatively about new designs for bespoke occasions as well as traditional seasonal celebrations like Valentine’s Day and Mothering Sunday. n More information: You can come and meet Daiga at the shop or visit the website to place an order. www.manddflowers.co.uk contact@manddflowers.co.uk ✆ 01822 735220 ² MandDFlowers µ manddflowers

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