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Contents

Going Bi-Monthly and Buy Local!

4. Local People

Geoff and Joy Lakeman with their extraordinary musical family and queen of all things vintage, Jo Macaskie

We are all now hopefully embracing warmer days and looking forward to many active sunny days out. The magazine is full to bursting with inspiration for days out, with events and activities to keep everyone happy! We have included a special children’s What’s On section for this issue, to encompass the many Easter egg hunts and general kids activities going on all over Devon during the school holidays.

10. Charity Focus

As we visit our advertisers and suppliers each month, we are hearing more and more from them that locals are just not ‘Buying Local’ and that they are desperately in need of your support. You will see throughout the magazine that we are trying to encourage you, wherever possible, to venture away from your computers and get out to ‘Buy Local’. Please do try and support the huge range of fantastic shops, products and services that we have right here on our doorstep – just about everything you could ever need. Totally Locally Tavistock is still trying to spread the message that if everyone spent just £5 per week in our area it would generate £2.6 million into our local economy every year – now that’s surely got to be worth doing!

14. Community News

As mentioned above, this is now the first of our bi monthly magazines. The reasons why we have decided to make this and a few other changes to the magazine can be found on our ‘Last Word’ page – so do turn to the end and find out more. As we have made some large changes, we thought we’d make a few small style changes to the look of the magazine too – we hope you like them! Let us know! We love hearing your feedback, comments and stories, so do get in touch.

Lizzie Lizzie Watt, Editor editorial@tavylinks.co.uk P.S. Remember to join our Facebook page for regular event listings and up to date news. Deadlines for the June/July issue will be Friday 1st May. As always, we would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to our many contributors who help to keep our magazine so interesting to all. We are always happy to talk to anyone who would like to help – do get in touch! Editor: Publisher: Deputy Editor: Editorial Assistant:

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Writers:

Design:

Rosemary Best Nichola Williams Pat Woodgate Julian Rees

South West Fishing for Life – fresh air and good company for those recovering from breast cancer.

12. Looking Good

Dr Harriet Doyle uncovers some myths about the ‘disease of kings’ – Gout. Catch up on news and information in our area

24. Gardening

The lost walled gardens at Maristow and Sue Fisher on creating a water feature for your garden.

30. Kids What’s On

Egg-citing adventures!

32. What’s On

Lots of events throughout our area and further afield.

44. The Tavistock Festival

A Festival of music and art throughout the months of April and May.

50. Feature

Buckland Abbey. Over wintering at the abbey in preparation for another busy year.

58. History

150 years of fishing for the Tavy, Walkham and Plym Fishing Club.

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Local People

Geoff and Joy Lakeman

A family of extraordinary musical talent

Geoff and Joy Lakeman have lived on Dartmoor for 38 years, and in that time have lived a life overflowing. They appear to have struck the perfect balance between significant, admirable careers, a vibrant passion for music and a way of life built on the strong bonds of family. Oh – and they head up the UK’s most impressive, acclaimed folk dynasty! Geoff is a Cornish boy raised on Cornish male voice choirs whilst Joy, a gifted singer and violinist was raised in London and Yorkshire where she was immersed in the traditional music of the Salvation Army Brass band. Joy learned to play the violin on her great grandmother’s instrument – the same one that Seth, their youngest son, now plays. They met in a folk club in London while she was at teacher training college. The duo began playing together

after Geoff took up the Crane Duet concertina and were soon resident at the Herga Club in Harrow and Wealdstone. Originally a reporter for local papers, the Press Association and the Daily Telegraph, Geoff was approached by the Daily Mirror and jumped at the chance of becoming their West Country correspondent. A journalist for fifty years, Geoff has been at the centre of many major news stories and as such, away from home for much of the time. He has continued to play over the years in various collaborative acts but has recently returned to the solo spotlight. A primary school teacher for ten years, Joy was forced to cut short her career when struck by Hodgkin Lymphoma. Whilst recovering from chemotherapy she wrote Them Days a biography of local Buckland character Joan Bellam

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and discovered the writing bug. Unable to devote enough time to teaching whilst raising a young family, Joy trailed a Radio Devon reporter for a year, learning the ropes. She became a freelance radio reporter herself moving successfully into print journalism for ten years. In 2004 she became a magistrate and now specialises in family court. The Lakemans were blessed with three sons in as many years. All three were educated locally. Sean went on to a music degree at Leeds whilst Sam a talented artist began an art course at Plymouth College of Art. Seth was finishing his A levels as he and his brothers signed a major international deal with Warner Music and Polygram publishing . The rest - as they say - is musical history. Accolades have included, a Mercury Music award nomination, numerous BBC Folk awards and nominations, gold and silver albums, as well as albums reaching both the top ten and top twenty albums Geoff and Joy continued to play as a semi-professional folk duo and enjoyed a life immersed in folk music which inspired their sons from an early age. “They were born with a fire in their bellies and music in their blood” says Geoff

.They moved to Crapstone and built a recording studio in the garden. Surrounded by people passionate about music, the boys’ prodigious talents were nurtured. In 1993 they came to the attention of the folk scene touring the festival circuit as “The Lakeman Brothers”. At this time Joy was managing the band and when they went their separate ways she continued to manage their affairs, organising tours, festival gigs and securing recording contracts. All three have now forged highly successful careers producing, singing, writing and playing and remain fiercely loyal to their Dartmoor heritage. Geoff and Joy have moved back into Buckland Monachorum and the boys are near by. The brothers are still very close, and have appeared on each other’s records. All three are now married with seven children between them, including three sets of twins! They rely heavily on Geoff and Joy for babysitting duties as they travel the globe. However, the British festival season is a time when the families all come together; to play, share and celebrate the music they all love.v Nichola Williams If you’d like to hear Geoff’s music you can YouTube him!

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Jo Macaskie From Gemologist to Queen of vintage events Jo Macaskie is a name that most of you will not be familiar with but perhaps ‘Miss Ivy’ rings more of a bell. Jo Macaskie recently had a vintage shop in Paddons Row, Tavistock but is now getting herself well known across the West Country for her fabulous and ever increasingly popular Miss Ivy’s ‘All things Vintage & Lovely’ Events. Jo’s father was a Civil & Structural Engineer and so her childhood was spent on the move - 18 different houses, in almost as many different countries. Her nine years from the age of 3, in Alberta, Canada was often spent touring with her family in their motorhome enjoying the delights of moose & bears whilst they explored the Rocky Mountains. Perhaps it is this adventurous and often scary upbringing that gives Jo not only an air of calm, but a real zest for life. Nothing in life has perhaps been ‘normal’ for Jo – with most children enjoying school life, Jo spent her last 4 teenage years studying via correspondence courses to gain her O Levels whilst her father was working in the Orkney Isles. Later landing herself with a job at F Hinds jewellers, she discovered the joy of precious stones. Being happy and well practiced at long distance study, she undertook the grueling task of learning the in-depth knowledge needed to become a ‘Gemologist’. With the grand title of Fellow Member of the National Association of Goldsmiths, Jo became the lead buyer for an independent firm of jewelers. Sadly with this job came a great deal of travelling and in turn a great deal of stress. Eight years ago she fell seriously ill with ME and was then bedridden for over six months. With such a blot on her CV, Jo

found it difficult to find a job suitable for her limited ‘energy’ hours, but was lucky to stumble across Bickley Mill – where although she applied for the housekeepers position, was told she was far too qualified but would she like to be the owners Personal Assistant instead? A position she could not refuse! Whilst working at Bickley Mill, Jo started organising events on their behalf. From the success of these, Jo decided to set up her own business running jewellery parties. This led to her opening her own jewellery shop in Torquay but with the recession biting (and jewellery a commodity few could afford) she began to buy furniture at auction and transform it with some clever up-cycling. Her shop became ‘Miss Ivy’ and the jewellery was replaced with all things ‘vintage’. Her first trial vintage event was held at Torquay’s Imperial Hotel in November 2011 and was an instant success with sell out

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Local People ticket sales and stands, all much to Jo’s huge surprise. Four years on and Jo is now organising more than 20 vintage events a year across Devon and Cornwall, and has launched her own vintage magazine too. This year Jo is spreading her wings even further, with events now being held in Dorset and Somerset. She is also diversifying a little and introducing her latest event - to be held at Mount Edgecumbe on 28th & 29th March - The ‘ Stylish Home and Garden Show’. This show will see a huge and varied number of independent companies exhibiting, from interior designers, estate agents, garden experts, hot tubs and many more. Her success seems to baffle her slightly (as she is now being asked on almost a weekly basis if she would like to host new events at various locations) but Jo has a real passion and zest for life that combined with a strong belief of giving everything in life a go, it is therefore not surprising she has succeeded so completely and grown so quickly. Having herself once been a shop owner, Jo also feels strongly about our local economy and supporting local independent businesses. One of her main driving forces is the knowledge that her events give others an outlet to sell

themselves to an otherwise difficult to reach audience, but is also an alternative and fun shopping experience for the consumer. Just don’t ask her about internet shopping...! v Lizzie Watt For more information about Jo’s forthcoming events see her website www.missivyevents.co.uk

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Book Review

The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell

A meta-physical thriller reviewed by Simon Church, Book Stop, Tavistock We cannot rate highly enough this latest novel from the bestselling author of Cloud Atlas and The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet. In this bumper, technicolour, meta-physical thriller, Mitchell follows the pattern set in previous novels, by developing a series of separate tales with an interlinking theme. The common thread in this case is Holly Sykes, who we follow from troubled 1980s teenager through to her ‘70s in a dystopian near future. As Mitchell takes us through the decades and around the globe, he seems to have something to say about almost everything, from adolescent angst to the emergence of China as a superpower, from the universal demands and disappointments of getting older to the disaster that was the second Iraq war. Finally, Mitchell reminds us of the potentially dire climatic and political consequences of continuing on

our current path of excessive global consumerism. This is an exciting, moving, funny and brilliantly written page-turner. v Simon Church, Book Stop Hardback: £20; Paperback due out in June 2015. Publisher: Sceptre.

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Charity

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and an experience of a lifetime Moor Links has been following the exploits of 17 year old, Tavistock College student Fen Eastaugh who recently undertook 4 weeks voluntary work in Ghana. Fen has been recalling her time in Africa. “It was a fantastic experience. It challenged my perceptions of poverty. I was part of a team of 13 volunteers who worked in schools, renovating and redecorating old rooms to transform them into libraries and study areas. We also did about 10 days of soil preparation and planting. It was very hot, using mattocks to break up the arid soil before planting crops of beans and peanuts. Our last project was to dig the foundations of a house that would become a home to 4 orphaned children and their carer”. Fen has talked in school assemblies about her time in Ghana. “I definitely feel that I have gained from the experience. There is a sense of personal achievement and the knowledge that others less fortunate have been helped. It has inspired me to do more volunteering, perhaps with animals next time”. What advice would Fen give to those thinking of following her example? “Just go. Do your homework about the organisation but then ‘Go for It’. I met and worked with people from all over the UK, and the memories of the children I encountered in Ghana will stay with me forever. Thrive Africa is a well-organised charity with lovely Ghanaian based staff. The accommodation was basic, but clean and well kept”. Did she suffer from any homesickness? “Well not really. It was exciting and busy so there was little time to think about home. As well as the work we also did canoeing, bush walking, treetop challenge, a game drive in a reserve and saw loads of animals. An elephant joined us for

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breakfast one morning, it just strolled out of the bush and stood about 20 metres away watching us”. Of all the children she met in Ghana there is one she will never forget. Paul, 12, has facial tumours and is losing his sight. “Paul needs an operation in the UK, so I have donated the surplus funds that were raised for the trip, to helping him”. Fen’s sponsorship came from individuals including Moor Links readers and local businesses that she approached. “Without this support it would not have been possible. Thank you to everybody who helped me”. With special thanks to: Barnabas House B&B, Chez Vouz PC, Crapstone Garage, DB Heating, Farley Menswear, Grantham Pianos, Harrabeer Country House, Mansbridge & Balment, Moorland Garden Hotel, Out of Eden, Overcombe House, The Pool Guy, Rock Dental Practice, The Rock Inn, The Royal Oak, Meavy and Stannary Hash House Harriers.v

Charity Focus

South West Fishing for Life an aid to recovery from breast cancer

So how does fly fishing help people recover from breast cancer? The simple answer is it combines targeted exercise with a relaxing activity, fresh air and good company. Radiation and the removal of lymph nodes during surgery can result in loss of arm movement unless the patient does regular stretching exercises; the action of casting helps to stretch soft tissue and build up muscles, aiding recovery. Fishing is also a great way to relieve stress as witnessed by the many fishermen who escape from reality in tranquil surroundings, totally absorbed in the activity. South West Fishing for Life provides monthly fly fishing sessions for people suffering from or recovering from breast cancer - all the sessions are provided free of charge at various lakes in the South West under the supervision of a qualified coach.

Chris Hall, the Fishery Manager for South West Lakes Trust, had also heard the radio programme and he agreed to help Gillian set up South West Fishing for Life. South West Lakes Trust offered them the use of a lecture room in the winter, the Environment Agency gave them free fishing permits for club members and they invited Sally Pizii, a very experienced coach and instructor, to be their fishing co-ordinator and fly fishing coach. Gillian then set about raising funds through coffee mornings and lunches so they could buy fishing rods. By April 2008 they had five ladies signed up for a taster day of fly fishing involving casting tuition, fly tying and a tasty fish barbeque.

Gillian Payne started the charity a few years ago after she read about Jane Tomlinson who battled with cancer while she continued to run marathons and fund raise for charity. She then heard a radio interview explaining the benefits of fly fishing for breast cancer sufferers and as her house overlooks the beautiful scenery around Wimbleball Lake she immediately thought â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;what better place than this to start a fly fishing group for ladies with breast cancer â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;.

Wimbleball Lake now has fifteen ladies meeting regularly to enjoy fly fishing. There are also fly fishing groups at Siblyback in Cornwall, Kennick Lake in Devon, Somerset, Dorset and even the Pennines. Partners and families of the participants are also encouraged to come along and make use of the alternative facilities provided by South West Lakes Trust such as bird watching, walking and sailing.

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Charity Focus CHARITY FOCUS the small isolated village of Los Positos where students have to travel some distance to the nearest town for secondary education. Pioneering new initiatives support workshops of a women’s co-operative (safety during natural disasters) and volunteer nurses and doctors (sexual health). The fly fishing groups have been a great success with some members taking fishing permanently and Co-ordinated by the SRF,up visitors from the UK assist others using it to help get through recovery with these projects on athem voluntary basis ontheir the clear period. However benefits way beyond physical understanding thatthe they must begoentirely self-funded. It has recovery member describedexperience it as a ‘soul-finding proved to and be a one genuine life-changing for many of experience’. them. Peter Mayston In 2013 Gillian received a letter announcing that SWFFL had been given the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and was delighted when it was agreed that the award would be presented at Lake Wimbleball so that everyone could be present at the occasion. “I know that all the ladies really enjoy getting together once a month, a time when we can forget about our daily routine. It is our time to be in the fresh air, our time to think about ourselves, have a laugh and to know that we can talk about our experiences with others if we want to, and you never know, even come home with a trout or two for supper.”v Rosemary Best

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Looking Good

The disease of Kings? Dr Harriet Doyle explains that 1 in 4 of us share a discomfort more commonly associated with Kings - Gout.

Gout has been known since antiquity. Historically, it has been referred to as “the king of diseases and the disease of kings” or “rich man’s disease”. The first documentation of the disease is from Egypt in 2,600 BC in a description of arthritis of the big toe. In 1683, Thomas Sydenham, an English physician, described gout as follows: ‘The victim goes to bed and sleeps in good health. About two o’clock in the morning he is awakened by a severe pain in the great toe; more rarely in the heel, ankle or instep. The pain is like that of a dislocation, and yet parts feel as if cold water were poured over them. Then follows chills and shivers, and a little fever... The night is passed in torture, sleeplessness, turning the part affected, and perpetual change of posture; the tossing about of body being as incessant as the pain of the tortured joint, and being worse as the fit comes on.’ In fact gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis affecting one

in four of us. Men of any age are more commonly affected than women. It occurs when the body can’t flush out excess uric acid (urate). Uric acid is the waste product created when the body breaks down purines (a type of protein found in many foods and all of your cells). When the urate reaches a certain level it forms crystals, which can settle in joint cartilage This causes very intense pain in the affected joint, most commonly the big toe. The joint will feel hot and very tender and will look swollen and red. Symptoms develop very rapidly over 4

hours and will last for about 10 days. Treatment for a sudden attack may include ice packs, anti inflammatory drugs, colchine (originally extracted from autumn crocus) and steroids. If the attacks are frequent long term daily treatments can be considered. These may either reduce the build up of urate, or help the kidneys get rid of it more efficiently. There are some ways of reducing the chance of an attack and the severity of it:

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especially beer and spirits, is associated with gout. A moderate intake of wine doesn’t appear to increase the risk.

Fluids Drinking plenty of fluid (non-alcoholic) may reduce the risk of triggering an attack and of urate forming crystals in the joint tissues. You should aim for at least 1 litre (2 pints) of fluid a day. If you have kidney stones you may need as much as 3.5 litres (6 pints) a day. You can include some other fluids besides water in this total, but not beer or other alcoholic drinks. Some soft drinks contain large amounts of sugar (fructose), so you should avoid these. Diet soft drinks don’t appear to increase the risk of gout. There’s some research suggesting that drinking coffee regularly may help by increasing the amount of urate your kidneys get rid of. A glass of skimmed milk every day may help to prevent acute attacks. Alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol,

Diet Limiting your intake of foods that are particularly high in purines may be helpful. These include: red meat and offal (beef, kidneys, liver, sweetbreads), game (pheasant, rabbit, venison) oily fish and seafood (anchovies, fish roes, herring, mackerel, sardines, muscles, crab) and foods rich in yeast extracts (Marmite, Bovril, Vegemite). Aim to reduce the amount of protein you get from meat by eating 1 less portion of meat or fish per day, for example. This can be replaced by other sources of protein, such as beans, eggs, pulses or low-fat dairy products. Some people find that strawberries, oranges, tomatoes at nuts may also trigger an attack although they don’t contain purines. Vitamin C encourages the kidneys to excrete more urate, so a diet rich in vitamin C may be useful. There’s some evidence that cherries may be beneficial – either the fruit or the juice, fresh or preserved.v Further advice and information is available at www.patient.co.uk or from your local GP surgery.

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Rotary Club round up A busy few months including Golf Days and Youth Leadership Programmes. Tavistock and Yelverton Rotary Clubs are part of a vast network of clubs with more than 1.2 million members in 200 countries. More than 50,000 men and women are members in Great Britain and Ireland alone. 2014 was a great year for the two clubs. Tavistock’s Golf Day raised over £4,000 for the Triangle Centre, Guide Dogs and other charities. The club has also raised over £7,000 for charity through Trevor Williams’ run in the North Devon Marathon, our team’s entry in the Dartmoor Challenge Walk, Christmas house-to-house collections with Santa Claus, bucket shakes and our stalls at Goosie Fair.

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This year, Tavistock President Tony Everitt’s main charity is Devon Young Carers. Through the Busoga Trust, Tavistock rotary club champions the improvement of water and sanitation in an area of Uganda that will benefit over 16,000 people.

Dementia is central to the work of both clubs. Tavistock’s Dementia Friendly campaign and Yelverton’s fortnightly Memory Café are both going from strength to strength. Both groups continue to support international projects ShelterBox and End Polio Now.

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Working with young people is a key part of our work through the Rotary Youth Leadership programme, the annual ‘Youth Speaks’ and ‘Junior Chef’ competitions. Tavistock Club has also created an Interact Club with the pupils from Tavistock College and Mount Kelly College. In turn, the Interact youngsters are doing magnificent work in the community.

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Starter Horticultural Units Tamar Grow Local offering land at affordable rates Tamar Grow Local has announced it will be creating a land trust of starter horticultural units in the Tamar Valley. Aimed at reinvigorating mid-scale production in the area the starter units will enable new entrants into agriculture to access 1-3 acre parcels of land at an affordable cost. They will also be able to utilise business support, training, equipment share and access to markets. Alongside the starter units, a not-for-profit brokerage system will be developed for these new and existing growers to sell their produce in the local area. Simon Platten, Project Manager for Tamar Grow Local said: ‘It is very difficult for those from non-farming families or those wanting to enter agriculture to get a foot through the gate. We will be offering practical help in a number of different ways to incentivise new entrants to the sector.’

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Proposals for a re-design to the Skatepark Pixon Lane, Tavistock Having moved to Tavistock some 20 months ago I was surprised at the state of the current skatepark. The initial design may have been good some time ago, however the finished product and wear over the years now leaves it generally disappointing. As a life-long ‘BMXer’ myself, who has done a fair bit of travelling and tried many different skateparks around the world, I can sympathise with all those who moan and grumble about the current condition and design pitfalls of Tavistock’s skatepark. With this in mind I have been working with others on proposed new designs for

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Tavistock’s skatepark and its subsequent construction. The current park (at the end of Pixon Lane) has a number of current issues; metal as a surface is slippy when wet and also retains heat when the weather is good (on some finer days you could literally fry an egg on the metal ramps !). The metal surface also makes it extremely noisy (a problem for those living and working near by) and it doesn’t absorb any moisture therefore rendering it un-usable even with no rainfall, as unsupported structures or ramps create a slow

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and with the backing of Tavy Youth Café and myself at Lifer BMX, we are currently working with skatepark design companies to create a new facility made from concrete. Concrete is a far safer material, is maintenance free, low noise emitting and useable all year round. The design phase is almost complete and has been surveyed amongst its future users, who all agree that the designs would make for a fantastic new skatepark in Tavistock. With backing and support from Vicky Lloyd at the Tavi Youth café and general agreement from the council, we are hoping this facility can be up and running before 2016. In summary a new facility will not only provide the local users with a better place to be active, but will also put Tavistock on the ‘action sports’ map, bringing more people to the area and thus benefitting the local economy. The full proposed designs and petition are on show at Dartmoor Cycles/Lifer BMX store. Chris Hardy, Lifer Bmx

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Knitting on the Edge Do you knit or crochet? Could you help Tavistock Edge make Tavistock a more colourful place in July? Knitting on the Edge is already happening and welcomes all knitters to get in touch and join in. We have three projects (so far) which we need your help with. 1. We would like to get as many 21 cm (that’s 8” in old money) squares knitted as possible to create something that will ‘decorate’ a public place – let’s see how many squares we can get! 2. We would also like to create knitted and crochet window displays for shops in the town – we already have the

Tor and Tavy WI Now into our third year Tor and Tavy WI meet on 4th Thursday of each month at Brentor village hall at 7.30pm. The group was started in response to women living in local villages wanting to meet monthly and the idea of a “village WI” was born. A range of activities are held from health evenings, craft, gardening, talks and of course food. We have a good mix of evenings both hands on and in the form of speakers. We’ve had therapy evenings, a colour-me-beautiful evening and are planning a Reiki night later this year. Craft is always popular and one of our talented members has hosted felting, button brooches and Christmas handicraft sessions. We have made wreaths, revamped old jewellery, improved our photographic skills and painted on glass. On the gardening front, we’ve learnt to work with willow, grow herbs and make buttonholes out of fresh flowers which led us to visit Cotehele garden where we had a picnic, pity it was pouring with rain, however, last summer the sun

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Original Pasty House lined up for knitted pasty and chips and hopefully a beach scene for Newells Travel Agency! Maybe a group of friends fancy a project? 3. We are going to knit as many red poppies as we can for the War Memorial. The Royal British Legion are supporting this – Tavistock’s own river of poppies maybe? So, if anyone wants to help with that, get in touch, wool and patterns provided. Get in touch: edge@tavistockedge.org.uk or contact Val on 614230 or Caroline on 616049 to find out more. We will notify people of monthly meet ups, via email. Knitted squares can be dropped into Yarns of Tavistock on West St, or Knitting Korner on Pepper Street any time. shone as we visited St Ives and the Minack for an evening performance. A stunning evening and one we mean to repeat and from this a theatre group has evolved where we attend the Theatre Royal at reduced cost. Walks and talks on Dartmoor have been well attended and there are more to come this year, we are going to Belly dance and Line Dance, these should be fun sessions as well as being “good for us” ! No WI is complete without cooking! We have cooked with cheese, learnt to cook with Pampered Chef kitchen utensils and forthcoming events will include a visit by Quickes cheese and Caribbean cooking. We are also visiting a vineyard to sample the wine. Quiz nights have become an annual event run by a our dedicated Quiz Master (a willing husband!). If you would like to join us and enjoy some of the wide range of activities we plan each year, come and try us for a couple of evenings and see if our WI is for you. Ring either Trish 810115, Lucie 810540 or Judi 614198

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The Garden House - 2015 Flower power, new displays and a new woodland creature trail for children

Outside, Head Gardener Nick Haworth and his team have been busy replanting - and taking delivery of ten animal chainsaw carvings made by Walkhampton sculptor Andy Wrayford for a new children’s trail. The new animals are expected to be a real hit with younger visitors and include a rabbit, mole, fox, stoat and squirrel. A horticultural history display and woodland creatures carved from wood…just two of the new features for 2015 at The Garden House in Buckland Monachorum, one of the UK’s most romantic garden escapes and set in ten acres of what is rightly hailed a ‘plantsman’s paradise’. Thanks to generous sponsorship

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Create a garden pond Having written a BBC Book entitled Gardeners’ World Book of Water Gardens – Sue Fisher is well placed to give us some tips on how to create a beautiful feature for our own back gardens. A pond makes a marvellous feature to entice a huge variety of wildlife and creates a tranquil oasis where you can sit, relax, and watch a wealth of creatures both in and out of the water. Winter is ideal for this sort of project, so landscaping and planting can be done in time to enjoy the benefits this summer. You’ll be making a valuable habitat for wildlife too: during the 20th century, half the ponds in the UK were lost and of those that remain, 80% are in poor condition, yet two-thirds of all freshwater species are supported by ponds. Now the Freshwater Habitats Trusts’ ‘Million Ponds’ project (www. freshwaterhabitats.org.uk) aims to encourage gardeners, schools and landowners to create new ponds for people and wildlife. The only good reason for not having one in your garden is if you have very young children or grandchildren; toddlers can drown in even a few inches of water. The easiest material for pond-making is a flexible liner which simply moulds to fit whatever shape of hole you make. Quality and prices vary significantly, but it’s worth buying the best you can afford. Plan thoroughly before starting to dig: choose a site that gets

a reasonable amount of sun and away from overhanging trees. A sloping site needn’t be a problem, as the excavated soil can be banked up on the ‘downside’ to create a level pond. Shape the inside to give plenty of shallow water which is most important for most wildlife, and include a deeper section (45cm +) that won’t freeze in winter. Plan your edging materials for a combination of good looks, practicality and user-friendliness: my pond has a sloping pebble ‘beach’; a ‘green corridor’ of grass and plants; driftwood and stones that create cool, damp crevices for amphibians, and a decking platform to sit and watch the fascinating world within the water.v Sue Fisher is a garden designer and writer based on the Bere Peninsula. Tel 01822 841895. Email: suefisher@talktalk.net Website: www.suefishergardens.co.uk

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Discovery of a lost walled garden, Maristow On a clear, summer evening, I drive towards Lopwell to meet Jenny Tunley Price. I’m quite excited because I hear she has a bit of a nice garden and who doesn’t like flowers? I step into a glorious walled garden reminiscent of a secret Tuscan hideaway. It is truly breathtaking, full of fat onions, rhubarb and runner beans, but not a flower in sight! Born in Nottingham and raised in Worcestershire, she spent a year in Brussels before returning to study French & Linguistics at Liverpool University. She joined the Royal Naval reserves for ten years as a Navigational Training Officer before working in insurance and then in management training and development. By 2001 Jenny with her husband and two children had moved to Tavistock and Jenny had retrained in Garden Design & Plantsmanship at the Duchy College. She now maintains a dual career as both an HR consultant and a garden designer. Whilst working on one of the gardens at Maristow House she stumbled across its lost walled garden. Stumbling through a gate she must have felt like the Pevensie children pushing through the wardrobe into Narnia as it opened out onto

a forgotten landscape of knot weed, bramble and nettle, so high she couldn’t even see the 16 foot surrounding walls. In February 2009 Jenny was granted the lease to the walled garden,

Jenny is definitely a glass half full kind of person, with big ambition and energy to match the house and outbuildings. Within the walls are almost three acres of sheltered, sloping grounds which are

divided into three distinct growing areas. Outside the walls are a further two acres, as yet uncultivated. As we saunter through the different areas Jenny points out what she hopes will one day become the orchard, the flower beds, the greenhouse, the hot house (the original Victorian iron framework is still partially intact), the dark cellars for mushrooms and a natural fresh water pool. Jenny’s initial aim was to use the restoration process as a vehicle for community projects and has worked with a broad spectrum of education providers such as the Community Task Force scheme, in conjunction with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. In 2011 she began working with the Devon and Cornwall Probation Trust training groups of offenders serving unpaid work orders. This workforce has enabled Jenny to clear the unruly weeds, start to restore the wall itself, some of the outbuildings and reinstate the main body of the garden generating a thriving vegetable garden. Excess produce is sold through the Tamar Valley Food Hub and as a director of Tamar Grow Local CIC Jenny promotes the “grow local” theme. Jenny continues to work as a gardener and is an associate lecturer at Plymouth Business School in the

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A Touch of the Exotic Two rather special flowering plants may be lurking in a hedgerow nearby, yet they are often overlooked. Both are at their best in May though they can be seen in April and can continue into June. Orchids, with their elaborate flowers, apparently fleeting appearance and the extreme rarity of some species have fascinated naturalists for generations. Sadly many will only be familiar with the large showy cultivated specimens available through garden centres and even supermarkets! Yet we have one species that can be seen almost anywhere in the area, namely the early purple orchid. The ‘potted’ versions do however provide a quick introduction to the appearance of the flower They have three large, showy, separate The Early Purple Orchid outer petals plus an inner ring of petals that are joined together tube-like and forming a large lip. These are adaptations for attracting specific species of pollinating insect. Wild UK orchids have much smaller flowers of the same basic pattern, but make up for it with spikes of many such flowers on stems up to 40cm in height.

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Early purple orchids will live in a wide variety of habitats, though the lush grass at the base of a Devon hedge is where I find them most often. The rosette of leaves and the stem, both uniquely spotted, are easily missed, hidden deep in this vegetation. No wonder they seem to suddenly appear, ﬂower for a couple of weeks and then disappear just as rapidly! There are at least 50 other British species out there, though only a handful are regularly seen. Their requirements are very specific, often involving complex inter-relationships with soil fungi, so they are very susceptible to disturbance and the sites are carefully protected. Sylvia’s Meadow at St. Ann’s Chapel is worth visiting, but check the information published about any local nature reserve. Different species are found in limestone areas such as Berry

We first identified one near Buckfastleigh many years ago, then suddenly they started appearing along the lane near where we live (but rather annoyingly not on our bit of the roadside bank!). Indeed one reference book that I use specifies the damp lanes to the south-west of Tavistock as one of its key habitats. How they arrived here originally I do not know, they are certainly unmistakeable.

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My second choice shows none of the shyness of the orchid. It is a member of the dead nettle or Lamium family, often growing in quite luxurious clusters in slightly shaded areas around here. The ﬂowers are spectacular, almost foxglove-like, white with distinct pink to purple centres, up to 3cm long and they occur in groups along the length of the stem. It goes by the slightly unfortunate name of bastard balm, but this is just to distinguish it from the truly medicinal lemon balm. Surprisingly, nationwide they are probably rarer than the early purple orchid. Richard Mabey notes that they are ‘locally common (only) on a few hedgebanks in Devon and Cornwall, where it has been much transplanted into gardens’.

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March 27 March Practical conservation volunteer day, Burrator Discovery Centre 10am – 3pm. For more information and to book your place contact Emily Cannon, 01822 855700, heritage@swlakestrust.org.uk 28 & 29 March Stylish Homes & Gardens Show Mount Edgcumbe This show will see a huge and varied number of independent companies exhibiting, from interior designers, show homes, garden experts, galleries and many more. 10.30am – 4.30pm. Entry £4. www.stylisheventssw.co.uk 28 March Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir in Concert At St John’s Church, Horrabridge, includes a raffle and refreshments. Proceeds in aid of Friends of St John’s Church and Horrabridge Twinning Association. Starts at 7pm, entry £5 on the door. 30 March Lecture – A History of Medicine Lunchtime lecture by Geri Parlby on the history of medicine The Wharf Arts Centre – 11am

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30 March Exhibition of works by Theresa Shaw & Jill Grifﬁn The Wharf Arts Centre Tues 31 March Practical conservation volunteer day, Burrator Discovery Centre 10am – 3pm. For more information and to book your place contact Emily Cannon, 01822 855700, heritage@swlakestrust.org.uk

Cumming 01822 860281 10 April Let’s bake Pizza - Cotehele, National Trust Make your own mini-pizza with our Cotehele Mill flour and learn about the history of pizzas. Free with entry, donations welcome. 11am – 4pm cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk

11 & 12 April An Exhibition of West Country Artists 2015, Bedford Hotel Sampford Spiney Parochial Church Council’s exhibition of 30 well1 April known artists, displaying work in a Live Performance wide variety of mediums and styles The Wharf Arts Centre 7pm Live Performance Broadcast from including wildlife, miniatures, pottery and botanical art. The venue is Gallery the Royal Opera 26 of the Bedford Hotel in Tavistock. House - Kurt Weill’s/Bertholt The exhibition will be open on Brecht’s ‘Rise and Fall of the City of Saturday 11 April from 10am to 9pm Mahagonny’ and on Sunday 12 April from 10am to 4pm. 1 & 15 April In-depth Tours – Buckland Abbey 12 & 13 April Wednesday 1 and 15 April and 6, Practical conservation volunteer 13, 20, 27 May, 11.30am day, Burrator Discovery Centre Join one of our knowledgeable 10.30am – 4pm. volunteers for an in-depth tour of For more information and to book your Buckland Abbey. place contact Emily Cannon, 01822 855700, heritage@swlakestrust.org.uk 7 April Abandoned Artefacts of the Moor 13 April Princetown History Club Nancy Belle river trips - Cotehele NT A talk by Roger Paul at Princetown Climb aboard Shamrock’s 22 foot Community Centre, 7pm for a 7.30pm safety boat and take a ride up the river. start. A 2 hour trip with guide explaining the valley’s fauna,flora and history. 8 April For more information and to book: The History of Opera, DDFAS 01579 351346 or A lecture by Daniel Snowman for the cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk Dartmoor Decorative and Fine Arts Society about the history of this art form from its birth in late Renaissance 14 April Italy to its spread in the 20th Century. Daytime Talk, Burrator Discovery Centre At the Charter Hall, Market Street, ‘Life in a Dartmoor Valley’ by Paul Okehampton. Coffee and brownies Rendell. Cost £3 per person, arrive are served from 9.45am with the lecture starting at 10.30am prompt. For from 2pm, talk 2.30pm – 3.30pm. For more information and to book your more information contact Sara-Jane

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What’s On place contact Emily Cannon, 01822 855700, heritage@swlakestrust.org.uk 15 April Annie Sloan Essentials Painting Workshop Here & Far, Tavistock will be running this workshop from 10am – 1pm. Contact the shop to book your place. Here & Far 01822 612113 17 April Annual Santa Rosa Fund Quiz Great quiz with tea, coffee and cakes available. Whitchurch Community Hall, starts at 7.30pm. For booking in your team and more details phone Pat on 01822 840297. 17 April Lecture by Adam Hart Davis ‘Are we alone in the Universe?’ The 4th Drake Lecture given by Tavistock Festival President, Adam Hart Davis. Venue: The Library, Mount Kelly

7.30pm Tickets from: The Wharf Box Office 01822 611166 or enquiries@ tavistockwharf.com 17 April Spanish Evening with Al Marconi The Terrace Restaurant Virtuoso Spanish guitarist, Al Marconi, playing for you throughout the evening while you enjoy a full range of tapas served mezze style; an evening not to be missed! Booking in advance from the Terrace restaurant - £25 pp including meal 18 April Flute Cocktail - 15th Anniversary Concert - Lydford Featuring Saxophonics, St Petroc’s Church, Lydford at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 on the door. Visit www.flutecocktail. co.uk or find us on Facebook

18 April Outdoor Cinema – Pentillie Castle & Estate Sit back and enjoy an outdoor film screening on our rear terrace. Serving home-made food and the bar will be open. Gardens open from 6pm. Film screens at 8pm. (Film TBC) For more information please contact the office on 01579 350044. www.pentillie.co.uk 19 April Dartmoor Guided Walk with Paul Rendell Hangingstone and Watern Tor, length 6 hours / 12 miles. Starting at Scorhill Gate, near Gidleigh (SX 661 678) marked Scorhill Farm on OS map, parking area at end of lane. Cost £10 per person, start time 10.15 am. Booking advisable, please contact Paul Rendell 01837 54727, paul.dartmoor@virgin.net, www. paulrendelldartmoor.co.uk

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What’s On 20 April Beginners Crochet workshop Here & Far, Tavistock will be running this workshop from 10am – 1pm. Contact the shop to book your place. Here & Far 01822 612113 24 April Lecture by Professor Jeremy Black – 7.30pm ‘Why the Allies won World War II’. The 9th Russell lecture given by Jeremy Black, Professor of History at the University of Exeter. Venue: The Library, Mount Kelly Tickets from: The Wharf Box Office 01822 611166 or enquiries@ tavistockwharf.com 24 April Practical conservation volunteer day, Burrator Discovery Centre 10am – 3pm. For more information and to book your place contact Emily Cannon, 01822 855700, heritage@ swlakestrust.org.uk 25 April Snake Davis and his Band 8pm The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: The Wharf Box Office 01822 611166 or enquiries@tavistockwharf.com 25 April Tavistock SINGS! A showcase of local school choirs, including the combined choirs giving a performance of a selection of songs from ‘Mamma Mia’. St Eustachius

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26 April Guided Walk, Burrator Discovery Centre ‘Exploring some more of the farms around Burrator – Part 2’ by Paul Rendell. Cost £3 per person, 2 – 4pm. For more information and to book your place contact Emily Cannon, 01822 855700, heritage@swlakestrust.org.uk

2 – 31 May The Woodland Armada Buckland Abbey - 10.30am-5.30pm See a fleet of ships; hand-decorated by visitors, volunteers and the local community, set sail amongst the bluebell sea in Great North Wood.

28 April Practical conservation volunteer day, Burrator Discovery Centre 10am – 3pm. For more information and to book your place contact Emily Cannon, 01822 855700, heritage@ swlakestrust.org.uk 29 April Fabric Painting Workshop Here & Far, Tavistock will be running this workshop from 10am – 1pm. Contact the shop to book your place. Here & Far 01822 612113

May 2 - 4 May Annual Art and Craft Exhibition by Buckland Art Group An exhibition of more than 100 original paintings by local artists alongside craft stalls displaying a variety of locally made goods. Tea and cakes will be available to enjoy while viewing.

3 May May Festival, Morwellham Quay A display of dancing to celebrate the start of spring. Take part in the dancing and have an uplifting day! Usual admission prices apply, 10% discount for online bookings, 01822 832766 www.morwellhamquay-quay.co.uk 4 May Moor Things Vintage & Lovely Spring Garden Fete An abundance of quirky stands for all you lovers of Vintage. Moorland Garden Hotel, Yelverton 10 – 4pm Entry £2 (under 12s free) 5 May Practical conservation volunteer day, Burrator Discovery Centre 10am – 3pm. For more information and to book your place contact Emily Cannon, 01822 855700, heritage@swlakestrust.org.uk 9 May Two Routes to Lyford - Lydford Gorge NT

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Endsleigh Gardens Explore the wonderful gardens of Hotel Endsleigh. Amanda Randell, British Master Florist, will be showing her expertise at demonstrations during the day. Pre-booked lunches available in the hotel. Raising much needed funds to maintain Milton Abbot’s beautiful church. Entry £5.00 to include light refreshments, 11am – 4pm. 15 May NSPCC Annual Plant Sale and Cream Tea Wide selection of plants with refreshments available. Donations of plants welcome. St Paul’s Church Hall, Yelverton, at 2pm. 15 May Wild About Plymouth, Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Cabinets of curiosity. See thousands of insects, hundreds of pickled creatures and enjoy lots of activities as we mark

Museums at Night 2015. 6 – 8.30pm, free, no need to book. 16 May Annual Plant Sale, Bere Alston Gardening Club A large selection of annual and perennial plants, summer bedding, vegetable and herb plants for sale at excellent prices. Holy Trinity Church Hall, Bere Alston, 10.30 am - 12 noon. 17 May Live Performance Broadcast The Wharf Arts Centre The London Coliseum (English National Opera) - Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘The Pirates of Penzance’, directed by Mike Leigh. 7.30pm The Wharf Box Office 01822 611166 or enquiries@tavistockwharf.com 17 May Guided Garden Tour Pentillie Castle and Estate

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10am – 3pm. For more information and to book your place contact Emily Cannon, 01822 855700 heritage@swlakestrust.org.uk 28 May Corporate Charity Golf Tournament Raise funds for South West Equine Protection. Teams of 3 players with a bacon roll and coffee on arrival and a 2 course meal on completion of your round. Cost £35 per person. For more information and to book you place call Abi 01822 854823, fundraiser@swep.org.uk 28 May Paper Cup Consequences, Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery Create paper cups that turn into fun changeable portraits inspired by Reynolds and our other ‘In the Frame’ artists! 10.30am to 12pm, £2.50 per child, booking advised 01752 304774 museum@plymouth.gov.uk 30 May Charcoal Burning, Burrator Discovery Centre Come and learn how to make charcoal, 10am – 5pm. For more information and to book your place contact Emily Cannon, 01822 855700, heritage@ swlakestrust.org.uk

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Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle 1st and 2nd May

Tavistock Edge The Fringe side of the Arts 11th /12th July & 18th July

Tavistock Edge is bringing a new and vibrant approach to all of the arts to Tavistock. We are well served for most of the arts: music, theatre, art, films and more, so what can we do that is different – well basically we are trying to create free, fun and unexpected events in unexpected places! Whether it is a surprise dance or music event, making Tavistock more colourful or doing something slightly different at more conventional events, we hope that you will enjoy it.

A two day garden festival celebrating the best in gardening with leading specialist nurseries from throughout the West Country, held in the picturesque surroundings of Powderham Castle. A much anticipated family fun event with live music, good food and a high profile gardening speaker programme. The new Garden Festival at Powderham showcases many local nurseries from the Westcountry who are otherwise overshadowed by larger national organisations. This allows keen gardeners the opportunity to share their passion with a huge variety of growers in a fabulous location. An all-round great day out, full of information, fun and entertainment for everyone. Tickets: Adults £7.50 on the day, £6 with advance booking online, children under 16 free.

The main part of the Edge will be in Carnival Week which is organised by the Tavistock Lions and who are giving us their full support. So our big days will be Saturday 11th July in and around town, Sunday 12th July in and around the Meadows alongside the Lions and Saturday 18th July for the Carnival Procession. We are also planning a series of taster events in the months leading up to July. These may be scaled down versions or something completely different. We are hoping to raise some funds by creating our logo in 2p pieces in Bedford Square on Arts Market days, there may be pieces of art given away or some slightly different buskers on other Saturdays and knitted surprises in local shops. Keep an eye and ear open! We are working with lots of local groups, schools and businesses, many of whom are already supporting us. If you would like to join in an event, help with all the work that goes into this sort of thing or sponsor us please get in contact. www.tavistockedge.org.uk edge@tavistockedge.org.uk

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Annual Exhibition - Buckland Art Group 2nd May – 4th May

Moor Things Vintage

This will be our seventh annual exhibition which we hope will be as successful and attract as much interest as our past events. For a number of years we have been able to exhibit over 100 paintings created, with few exceptions, by our members.

The ‘Moor Things Vintage & Lovely’ Spring Garden Fete at Moorland Garden Hotel will include music from the local ‘Metropolis Swing Quartet’ and dancing from the talented ‘Mad about Swing.’

We started in 2006 and now have a membership approaching 60, meeting on Mondays and alternate Thursdays from as far afield as Ivybridge, Callington, Plymouth and Tavistock. Our venue is the Village Hall in Buckland Monachorum but during the summer we make field trips to local venues whenever possible. From the outset we have been holding beginners classes as well as inviting demonstrations and workshops by established local artists and count among ourselves several who exhibit regularly. Anyone who is interested in joining us is welcome to make contact with Iain Grant on 855683 or basmudoc@gmail.com Derek Mahoney on 855032 or derek.mahoney@care4free. net. Or just come along.

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An abundance of quirky stands for all you lovers of Vintage including clothes, jewellery, crockery and kitchenalia. Lots of talented, local craftspeople will be showcasing their amazing creations and there will also be various demonstrations throughout the day . To entertain the children there will be traditional games including Vintage Pedal Cars, Hook the Duck, a hog roast and of course Afternoon Tea! Moorland Garden Hotel. 10.30am – 4pm Entry is £2.00 (under 12’s free). More details can be found at www.missivyevents.co.uk

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Support St Luke’s Hospice St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth is at the heart of West Devon, providing free specialist care for patients diagnosed with a terminal illness. What is often not realised is that the majority of this care actually takes place at home or in hospital, with only those with complex conditions requiring care at the hospice in Turnchapel.

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Cathy (pictured) is one of two Specialist Community Nurses caring for people in Tavistock, Yelverton, Princetown and the surrounding area. St Luke’s has to raise the £4million to keep this vital service running. The St Luke’s Midnight Walk for Women and Open Gardens Scheme are just some of the ways you can show your support. St Luke’s Midnight Walk, returns for its ninth year on Saturday 18 July for the largest ladies night out. Whether it’s in memory of a loved one, a physical challenge or as part of a girls’ night out, you can take part in one of the brand new 12, 6 or 3 mile Midnight Walk routes. St Luke’s Open Garden Scheme (from March to September),

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Villages In Action Villages in Action has been using the arts to enrich and support the social vitality of rural communities across Devon for over 20 years. VIA offer top quality, professional yet affordable arts experiences to communities through a network of local volunteer promoters. 29th March Clive Carroll with A Thousand Years of Music Milton Abbot Clive Carroll’s ‘A Thousand Years of Music’ is a show that demonstrates the full versatility of the guitar. A joyful fairground ride of instrumental styles spanning the fields of traditional, classical and jazz with inspirations running from newgrass and fusion jazz to Irish stylings. “Probably the best and most original young Acoustic Guitar Player and Composer in Britain.” - Acoustic Magazine Milton Abbot Village Hall – Sunday 29th March 2015 at 7.30pm. Tickets £8 from 01822 870834. Refreshments available.

25th April Angel Heart Theatre Cirkus Spectakular Mary Tavy

Roll up! Roll up! The Cirkus awaits... From the lands to the East where the Mountain is King and the Forest is Queen they come... Cirkus Spectakular! Led by the mysterious Baba Kalina, it is a colourful, topsy turvy world played out in a wandering marquee of dreams. But for one little boy, it becomes more than just a magical show. Drawing colours and sounds from Eastern Europe, Cirkus Spectakular explores what it means to be ‘outside the box’, yet how we can all find a way to be a part of a circle. Zany and hilarious, yet tender and touching this is a show for all the family to share. Mary Tavy Coronation Hall – Saturday 25th April 2015 at 3pm. Tickets £6 from 01822 810092 and Mary Tavy Post Office. Tea/coffee available.

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Tomorrow Will Follow Today Launch of a new album by Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman Horrabridge based folk music duo Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman are proud to announce their album Tomorrow Will Follow Today, their boldest musical statement to date.

merge seamlessly with Sean’s deft and inventive live guitar work on stage - and his award-winning sonic skills in the studio.

After being voted ‘Best Duo’ in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2013, and also nominated for ‘Best Original Song’ (The Ballad of Andy Jacobs). In Tomorrow Will Follow Today they add two rarely covered traditional songs to eight confidently written compositions to create a superb new album. Kathryn’s sublime vocals

The new album (launched in February) is available through all usual music retailers although Kathryn and Sean promote a scheme to buy music directly from the artists who make the music, thus supporting their creativity in the most direct way. Visit www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com

Schumann’s Requiem Mass Workshop Saturday 18th April An opportunity to sing Schumann’s Requiem Mass, at a workshop with Marcus Alleyne - Musical Director of Plymouth Phoenix Chorale Marcus Alleyne is an accomplished singer and played a number of operatic lead roles with Sterts Theatre Company and Plymouth’s Barbican Theatre before studying Music at Plymouth University and deciding to focus on choral and orchestral conducting. Schumann’s Requiem is a beautiful and underperformed work so don’t miss this opportunity to perform it in the superb acoustics of St Peter’s Church, Wyndham Square, Plymouth PL1 5EG. The

workshop costs £15 including a light buffet lunch and hot and cold drinks. Registration opens at 9:30am and the workshop will run from 10:00am to 4:30pm culminating in an informal concert from 5:00 to 6:00pm. Copies of Schumann’s Requiem Mass will be available for use on the day. Email bookings: rosemary101@orangehome.co.uk

An Exhibition by Howard du Ross entitled “Works-for-Me” Saturday 23rd to Sunday 31st May Art at the Works, 3 Dolvin Rd, Tavistock. First solo exhibition of paintings, sculpture and woodturnings in watercolour, acrylic and resin by Howard du Ross. There will be an eclectic mix of abstract and traditional art including the latest evolving watercolour range of seascapes, sunsets, townscapes, and landscapes, and will show the very varied style and content of work over the last few years. Please come and enjoy. Tel: 01822 612142 Email: howard@duross.eclipse.co.uk www.howsart.co.uk 40

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CollaborART! Artist, Tessa Jane, one of our local art contributors, tells us a story…of collaborative art in support of our local independent shops. Last issue I encouraged you to think about commissioning or creating your own Christmas Gifts by working with, learning from or commissioning original art. This issue we’d like to share a successful collaboration of artist and local independent business -The Book Stop in Tavistock. After seeing a post on my facebook page - Lizzie, Moor & Tavy Links editor, suggested to The Book Stop that they contact me to help with their Christmas window display, using books in a slightly more unusual way!

Delamore Arts Annual Painting and Sculpture Exhibition Delamore, Cornwood, Nr. Ivybridge - May 2015 Every year Delamore gathers together the work of over 100 artists from across the UK and hosts one of the largest collections of work for sale in the South West. Located on the edge of Dartmoor, the light and airy rooms of this traditional Country house provide a superb gallery for paintings and indoor sculptures whilst the formal Gardens, featuring ancient Rhododendrons and Azaleas, are at their best in May and provide a stunning backdrop to sculpture large and small, from Henry Moore Foundation prizewinners to emerging artists.

I created two window displays ready for Dickensian Evening and throughout Christmas. A book is for life, not just for Christmas and You can go anywhere in a book , delighted passers by. The Book Stop had so many positive comments and feedback from these displays that the collaboration then continued with another new display for World Book Day on March 6th - The Empty Page is a Dessert. Do you know of a successful collaboration with local businesses supporting one another? editorial@moorlinks.co.uk

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Now in its 13th year the Exhibition has raised over £100,000 for charity and this year supports Riding for the Disabled. The event also features a separate animal themed exhibition in the new gallery, a woodland arts trail with interactive exhibits for children and a café serving homemade soups and sandwiches.

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New Bird Walk Interpretation Panels at Lydford Gorge Visitors at Lydford Gorge will be able to learn about the birds that live in the gorge through new interpretation panels along the old GWR railway path. There has been a bird hide towards the end of the railway path for many years. In response to visitor feedback asking for more information about the birds seen in the gorge the team at Lydford have been working with a local designer and bird enthusiast to produce three panels showing the most frequent birds seen. As well as an image of each bird there is a short description to help visitors identify them from bird call and song to where they can best be seen at the gorge. Over the next few months the team at Lydford will continue to develop the bird offer with spotter sheets and binoculars for visitors to borrow on their walk and are looking to recruit a couple of volunteers who can help visitors bird watch.

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Spring at Buckland Abbey Garden and Estate Spring has started to appear at Buckland Abbey with a radiant display of colours appearing within the gardens and estate. Soon Great North Wood will be a sea of colour as hundreds of bluebells start to appear, along with rhododendrons, Rembrandt tulips and ransoms. It’s an ideal time to head out with family, friends and the dog to explore Buckland’s wider estate. With the bluebells expected to be in full bloom early May, we’re launching a fleet of ships hand-decorated by visitors, volunteers and members of the community. From Saturday 2 May come and see over 100 ships set sail within the Great North Wood amongst the bluebell sea. On Saturday 23 – 25 May, take a stroll down Cot Lane to see our Rangers and kilns showing visitors how we take our estate trees and turn them into charcoal, used to keep us warm in the winter months and for our barbeques in the summer. Buckland Abbey, Garden and Estate is open daily from 10.30am-5.30pm. With the Abbey and ‘Rembrandt revealed’ exhibition open daily from 11am-4.30pm.

Costume Day Tuesday 31 March, 11.30am-3.30pm Get into a get up that has a story to tell, as Buckland Abbey’s resident volunteer Costume Group take out their authentically made costumes for you and all the family to try on. Nature Make Friday 10 April and Thursday 28 – Sunday 31 May, 11am4pm Get crafty whilst ticking off #18 from the 50 Things list as Nature Make invites you to create magical sculptures from amazing and unusual materials. Normal admission plus £3/£5 per person. Spring Walks Thursday 7, Sunday 10 and Thursday 14 May, 1-2.30pm Head out to explore hidden areas of Buckland Abbey’s estate to see what delights are springing up with a guided walk with our resident ranger. Walk approximately 1.5 hours, 3 miles.

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Music & Art

17th April to 5th May Described by Festival President, Adam Hart-Davis as “A feast of cultural entertainment not to be missed!”, Tavistock will come alive with nineteen days of music, art and literary events throughout the town and in the local area. Now in its 13th year, the Tavistock Festival will be held in conjunction with a three month long Festival Arts Trail, ensuring everyone will find something to his or her own cultural tastes. From art exhibitions, to workshops, dramatic performances, literary and music workshops, poetry readings, lectures as well as musical events covering a broad spectrum of musical styles.

Perhaps one of the highlights of the festival is the gathering of over 200 children in St Eustachius Church on Monday 27th April for ‘Tavistock Sings!’ Children from many of our local schools will be performing their own programmes throughout the evening, finally joining together as one chorus when they sing a medley of songs from ‘Mamma Mia’, conducted by Maria Collier.

This year, the Festival is working closely in association with The Wharf Arts Centre, in the promotion of their ‘Live Performance Broadcasts’. Some highlights to this programme will include the Royal Shakespeare Company’s, Love’s Labour’s Won, (better known as Much Ado about Nothing); Kurt Weill’s - Berthold Brecht’s Rise and Fall of the City of Mahogonny from the Royal Opera House and the Bolshoi Ballet’s Ivan the Terrible.

Saturday 2nd May will once again see the ever popular Festival Artists’ Market, giving makers from Devon and Cornwall the opportunity to exhibit and sell their unique and exciting mix of original art works. Everything from fine art, print, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, textiles and jewellery will be on show.

Journalist and writer Kate Adie, will be giving a lecture on Sunday 26th April about her recent book Fighting on the Home Front telling the story of World War I through women’s eyes. The lecture features fascinating detail of just how difficult it was for women to enter the world of men.

With more than 60 events planned throughout The Tavistock Festival, there truly is something for everyone. We have included here, a very small sample list of the events taking place during the Festival. For a comprehensive listing please ensure you pick up a Festival brochure – available from The Wharf Arts Centre, as well as at many supporting venues in the area or visit the website – www.tavistockmusic.co.uk

Music & Art A small sample of some of the events taking place during the festival: Friday 17th April - 7.30 pm The 4th Drake Lecture given by Adam Hart-Davis ‘Are we alone in the Universe?’ Venue: The Library, Mount Kelly Foundation Tickets: £10 (Students £6) in advance from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office; or £12 on the door. Thursday 23rd April - 10.00 am Art Workshop with Gill Cairns Gill Cairns will run a three hour workshop – hand-printed/ hand-painted decorative cushion cover/artwork. Venue: Alexander Centre, Plymouth Road Tickets: £20.50 including material costs to be paid on arrival; prior booking at the Alexander Centre is advised.

Tuesday 28th April The Tavionians Theatre Company present A.R.Gurney’s Love Letters Take an emotional ride through the lives of two people who share their most intimate thoughts over a period of fifty years. Stuart Waterworth and Barbara Howland perform this Pulitzer prize nominated play, directed by Ali Fife Cook. Venue: Nicholls Hall, Lydford Tickets: £8 (£6 concessions for OAPS/students) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office Thursday 30th April Wurlitza presents G.W.Pabst’s A Diary of a Lost Girl (1929) Coming to the Wharf for the first time, Wurlitza’s performance of their live soundtrack to the silent film Diary of a Lost Girl promises to be a treat.

Friday 24th April 7.30pm The 9th Russell Lecture given by Jeremy Black, Professor of History at the University of Exeter – ‘Why the Allies won World War II’ Professor Black is widely known as ‘the most prolific historical scholar of our age’, having written over a hundred books, principally but not exclusively on 18th-century British politics and international relations. Venue: The Library, Mount Kelly Tickets: £10 (Students £6) in advance from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office; or £12 on the door Saturday 25th April 8pm Snake Davis and his Band Snake Davis, the UK’s favourite saxophonist, returns with his band to the Wharf; the band includes keyboards, drums and bass – all consummate musicians who clearly enjoy performing together. This is not highbrow, it is genuine, emotional, soulful, feel good music; as Snake says ‘ I believe any music that moves you is soul music.’ The bar and barbecue open from 7.00 pm Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: £14 (seated); £12 (standing) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office.

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Fast moving and at times shocking, ‘Diary of a Lost Girl’ traces the story of Thymian, played by the mesmerising 1920’s screen idol Louise Brooks, as her life yoyos between episodes of lightness and innocence, darkness and hope. Venue: The Wharf Arts Centre Tickets: £6.50 (£5.50 concessins) from the Wharf Arts Centre Box Office Details of all events are correct at the time of publication. The promoters reserve the right to change programmes.

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Maisie’s Walk From here, head west towards the next peak, aptly named Peek Hill, where again the views are such to warrant being the site for a RAF recognition mast and bunker for the ROC (Royal Observation Corps) in the past....obviously redundant but the remains are still evident. To complete the walk, head northwards back down to your vehicle. Distance covered is approx 3 km, but with ascents and descents, it will seem greater!

The views from this point are stunning towards Sheepstor and the reservoir.

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Food & Wine

Rosé wines – not just for girls ! ‘Traces of dry strawberry and barley sugar...’ Charles Steevenson shares his passion for the lighter wines of Spring. Spring wines … What does that mean? In Europe, our spring is the time wines from the northern hemisphere are often released onto the market having been harvested in the latter part of Summer-Autumn; whereas at this time around Easter, the harvest is taking place in the southern hemisphere; in short the wines in the southern hemisphere are made 6 months before those in the north. The reality is ‘Spring Wines’ is a marketing term we use to promote wines which actually compliment the often lighter dishes we crave after the excesses and over indulgences of the winter months. Food compatibility – never overwhelm the food! As a wine merchant, I continue to note that the often less weighty wines of Europe continue to outsell what customers perceive to be the bigger wines from the southern hemisphere; with Chile being the possible exception. Why is this? Food compatibility, let the food have its say, wine should never overwhelm the food. Hence as we, at this time, welcome in dishes such as spring lamb and an abundance of fish being landed on our shores, our preference is for lighter wines. There are a few handy hints which might steer you in the right direction when choosing your wines. Rosé wine sales have never been more brisk, ten percent of all wines sold are now pink. No longer is the perception that Rosé wines are only for girls. With or without food, Rosé wines come up trumps. Rose, when chosen carefully, can be so elegant, traces of dry strawberry and barley sugar, yet always balanced by clean acidity. My favourite at the moment is Villa Wolf, a Pinot Noir Rosé made in Pfalz, by Germany’s top man Ernst Loosen, soft, rounded damson and a hint of wine gum.

Sparkles and Champagne Spring, summer, autumn, it is always time for sparkling wines, and quite right too. The feel good factor, the easing of the recession, whatever it is Champagne sales are up! Why not celebrate this welcome news with a delicious glass of Prosecco … well, Champagne everyday would hit the pocket! Prosecco at any value from £8 to £14 owes such a great opportunity for social drinking, light, gentle mousse with a twist of lemon sherbet. And now for the Red wines. As we piece together our spring 2015 Wine List we are overwhelmed by choice. Again my inclination is to venture down the Rhone Valley. The 2013s are bursting with juicy bramble and white peppery fruit, so yummy with … again lamb! Never overlook the usefulness of a Beaujolais 2013, still holding out so well, served slightly chilled to punch up the grip; even takes on the Friday curry. Italy is a country whose wines cry out for food – red wines to suit every palate. Explore and you will seldom be disappointed. And … next time you are hosting a supper party, rather than offering a red and a white wine, cram the table with two or three different reds and whites, all on the table at the same time, an impromptu tasting with good friends and good food…what could be better? Drink is for pleasure and there is no end to the pleasures awaiting to be explored. Charles Steevenson

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Preparations for a new season at Buckland Abbey, Garden & Estate Nichola has been to meet some of the team at the Abbey to see just what preparations are required over the winter months, ready for Spring opening Buckland Abbey, a 700-year-old house on our doorstep in Buckland Monachorum is most noted for its connection with Sir Richard Grenville the Younger and Sir Francis Drake and is presently in the ownership of the National Trust. You’d be mistaken for believing the abbey was in a state of hibernation over winter but by the time the doors reopen to the public this Spring, twenty dedicated staff will have worked throughout the colder months, dusting, weeding, buffing and polishing ready for another busy year. Sally Whitfield and Ryan Hicks – Gardeners As with any garden in winter, the 4-5 acres of 1950’s style gardens require management and attention. There are two formal areas mainly made up of shrubs, roses, hedges and herbaceous borders which need pruning, staking and mulching. There are paths and hard landscaping to maintain and seed orders to consider for next season’s kitchen garden plot. Ryan Hicks who has been at the Abbey for four years enjoys the sense of history and the beauty of the gardens throughout the seasons. He tells me they are extremely fortunate to be aided by local volunteers. “We really appreciate all of the help from our volunteers and would not be able to present such striking gardens without them”. Patricia Burtnyk – House Steward Patricia heads up a team of dedicated conservation assistants who look after and care for the contents of the house and outbuildings, including the newly

discovered Rembrandt. Unlike some National Trust properties, Buckland Abbey is not put to bed during the winter months so they are able to clear whole rooms in order to clean and care for the floors throughout the Abbey. “We treat everything with great care, whether it’s a teaspoon or a treasure such as the legendary Drake’s Drum”. She takes great pride in her position and finds the responsibility of looking after such significant artefacts a real pleasure. James Breslin – House and Visitor Experience Manager and Richard Burrow – Visitor Experience Officer In the summer, daily routines are dictated by visitor enquiries, organising and helping volunteers and staff, and preparing for events. However, the winter months are just as busy - with much more forward planning and marketing involved. This involves preparing next season’s visitor welcome guides, printing leaflets, designing new signage and booking events and concerts. James explains, “We look forward to the return of all our events and especially our daily activities during the summer holidays. We are also already busy preparing for Christmas!”. In collaboration with the National Trust’s “Coast 2015” which celebrates 50 years of “Enterprise Neptune” a fundraising campaign to preserve our coastline, staff at the abbey are hanging 100 ships in the Great North Wood. “This is a project we are very excited about, the Woodland Armada will sail over a sea of bluebells, creating a spectacular visual display”.

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Douglas Munford James tells me that there is a balance to the work they all do at the abbey between pure conservation, preserving historical artefacts, buildings and the woodland for future generations but also allowing the present generation access to enjoy the abbey today. “The National Trust’s ethos of conservation, access and education is always at the forefront of what we do”. Doug Munford and Steve De’Ath – Rangers “If it’s outside and not in the gardens then it’s my responsibility”, says head ranger Doug Munford. Doug manages 394 acres of woodland and pasture land as well as working closely with the tenant sheep farmer on the estate. “Our aim is to return the ancient woodland to its native form of broadleaved trees, such as oak, ash and beech by removing all the

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regimented plantation trees and allowing nature to take its course. By allowing light in to the woods we foster a natural regeneration environment where the native saplings can thrive, supporting biodiversity. We welcome walkers into the woods and with the support of local school children we aim to expand the woodland play park this year”. In order to bring funds to the abbey, the felled wood is used to make charcoal or sold as timber and sometimes used for artworks.v In order to discover more about what is on at Buckland Abbey Garden and Estate this year please go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland, call 01822 853607 or like Buckland Abbey on Facebook or Twitter, @BucklandAbbeyNT

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News from Geoffrey Cox MP

Maintaining Our Rural Commnication Routes For many, especially those in rural areas, local bus services are essential, enabling people to travel to work, to education, to the doctors or even just to the local shops and banks, and drastically improving quality of life. This is why saving and improving these rural services has long been a key issue for me as a Member of Parliament. It is always a concern when services are cut, particularly where it is clear that the bus service in question provides an essential lifeline for many who may otherwise be unable to reach their local towns and villages as there is no alternative form of transport.

constituents when these cuts are made known to me.

One such service withdrawal that I was recently made aware of was the Western Greyhound 510 running from Launceston to Exeter via Okehampton, which is a much valued and essential service linking many small villages along this route to the nearby amenities.

However, I am also pleased to note that the Government also views these services seriously and has allocated more than £300 million to fund major local authority bus projects since 2010. Also, through the Government’s £70 million better bus areas fund in 2012, Ministers have supported improvement schemes in 24 local authorities. Enhancing bus services is also a feature of 95 percent of the projects supported by the £600m local sustainable transport fund.

After raising the matter with the companies involved I am extremely pleased to confirm that the new Stagecoach 6A service will be replacing the 510, and creating a new service providing four journeys a day from Launceston to Exeter. Due to their importance I believe it is vital that we campaign to save these valuable services, especially those providing an essential link between our villages and towns, and, as in this instance, I will continue to do whatever I can to support my

Whilst there is no doubt that we are in challenging economic times, the Government wants to ensure that the bus market is still attractive to all operators, large and small, urban and rural. The funding I have mentioned helps to ensure that the market is still attractive while giving the best value for the taxpayer, and will hopefully give our valuable rural services the support they need to survive. Geoffrey Cox MP

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Tavistock Property Update

The Westbridge Tollhouse Most people will have noticed the activity around the Westbridge Tollhouse at the junction of Pixon Lane and Plymouth Road in preparation for a new residential development on the site.

The original planning application to demolish the tollhouse was the subject of much discussion and has resulted in final planning approval for the development of seven apartments alongside an individual dwelling in the existing toll house building. The tollhouse has seen many alterations in its time and no longer retains any original internal features. However,

the exterior of the building has been preserved by re-rendering the original stonework, and the manmade roof tiles have been replaced with natural slate. An extension added in the 20th century has been removed and a new extension will be added to the rear of the building, mirroring the traditional tollhouse shape and design visible at the front. Initially there would also have been a porch on the front of the building where

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Artists impression. tolls would have been paid to the toll collector. However this feature had already been removed by the late 19th century. An apartment building to the rear of the tollhouse will contain two rooftop apartments and five further apartments at ground and first floor level. The design of the new building is stylish and contemporary yet it still manages to complement the toll house with a combination of stone and render. The tollhouse was built in the early 19th century by Plymouth and Tavistock Turnpike Trust to raise funds to

maintain and improve Plymouth Road; it would have been one of a number of turnpikes between Plymouth and Tavistock, including Horrabridge Bars - at the junction of the Buckland Monachorum road with the TavistockPlymouth Road. The tollhouse was placed on the outskirts of the town so that long-distance travellers paid the tolls for the upkeep of the road rather than the burden falling to local business people. v Rosemary Best Artist’s impression courtesy of Stephen Whettem Architects

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150 years of fishing for The Tavy, Walkham and Plym Fishing Club This year marks the 150th anniversary for the club, who still enjoy salmon and sea trout along 15 miles of fishing rights. Devon has one of the oldest fishing clubs in the country and this year it celebrates its 150th anniversary. The Tavy, Walkham and Plym Fishing Club was formed in 1865 when a group of gentlemen met in the Bedford Hotel in Tavistock in order to provide affordable fishing for local anglers. The annual subscription was set at one guinea, recorded in the original Minute Books which still belong to the club.

Tavy in the 1870’s and continued right up to his death in 1926. Captain Roe’s record for the largest salmon caught on rod and line still stands today. He caught the 33 lb cock fish in 1920 from the Virtuous Lady Pool about a quarter of a mile below Double Waters. Captain Roe had a big advantage over other anglers as he lived in the old mine captain’s cottage which overlooked the river from a high vantage point. He would sit in the staircase window and watch for salmon, and when he spotted one he would rush down the stairs, grab his rod and head for the bank.

Fishing in the nineteenth century was different from what we know today. Salmon and sea trout, or peal as they are known in the west-country, tended to be more numerous and With such a long history they had some tremendous it is not surprising that runs of fish up the rivers. several books have been However, from time to time He would sit in the staircase window and written by members there were some serious of The Tavy, Walkham watch for salmon, and when he spotted and Plym Fishing Club. pollution problems from the mines that were found one he would rush down the stairs, grab Jeffrey Bluett was a club all the way up the valleys of member from the mid his rod and head for the bank. the Walkham and Tavy. In 1930’s until the late 1872 the Tavy was poisoned with mundic waste from 1950’s and was author of “Sea Trout and Occasional the mines. This happened again in 1900 killing all Salmon” and he was the first to encourage fly the fish for many miles downstream. Pollution of the fishing at night for sea trout. Major Kenneth Tavy from mines at Mary Tavy and Peter Tavy was Dawson was a prolific author and at least three of bad owing to increased production during the First his books were about fishing on the club’s waters. World War. After one of these pollution incidents He first fished the Tavy in 1910 and carried on for the Duke of Bedford paid to have the Tavy restocked the next sixty years. There is a brass plaque fixed with young salmon brought down from the River Tay to one of the rocks in the river commemorating in Scotland. Today mining activity has ceased and the this achievement. The tradition of writing angling rivers run clean and clear. books continues to the present with Bob Mountjoy publishing his book “The Sea Trout Diaries” in There have been some great characters in the club 2007. The rivers have also inspired another current who have fished the rivers over the years. One such member of the club, author and wildlife artist person was Captain Roe, who started fishing on the Robin Armstrong. 58

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History In Victorian times the club used to employ a bailiff to look after the rivers and maintain the banks. In 1891 the bailiff’s wage was 18 shillings per week with a suit of clothes and a pair of leggings every other year. Today the maintenance is done by the members themselves. They have a series of working parties at the beginning of each season in March so that they can concentrate on fishing for the rest of the year. The club has fishing rights to 15 miles of the Tavy, Walkham, Plym and Meavy, almost all of which is rented from the Maristow Estate with whom they have a very good relationship. The club has associate members who can fish all but three of the beats and full members who have access to all the fishing. Permits are also available to the general public to fish certain beats.v If you want more details about the club please visit their website www.twpfishing. net or contact the Hon. Sec. Roger Round on 01752 701945. Gil Graham

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