The Plympton Community Magazine, October 2016

October 2016 | Area 2

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MH ASSOCIATES We speak with Malcolm Harrison about his accountancy services

HALLOWEEN HISTORIES Why do we carve pumpkins, trick or treat and bob for apples?

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Editor’s Note...

October means Autumn and Halloween! We’re pretty excited about it in the office, already working out what fancy dress we’ll pull out of the bag this year.

If you’re more interested in the traditions of Halloween (rather than panicking about a costume) have a read of our Halloween Histories feature on page 22 where we tell you why kids go trick or treating, why we bob for apples and about the tradition of pumpkin carving.

One more thing to remember - the clocks go back this month! On Sunday 30th get ready to turn the time back one hour and enjoy that extra hour in bed. This means darker evenings, and eventually, darker mornings. We’ve written all about it on page 6.

Enjoy our latest issue!

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Turning Back Time Remember! The clocks go back at 1am on Sunday 30th October

We know what you’re thinking - we’ve only just put them forward! But Winter-lovers can rejoice as we turn the hands back and enjoy an extra hour in bed. For others though, encouraging the evenings to get darker isn’t such an exciting thought.

Did you know? The longest day of the year (Summer Solstice) in June see’s 16 hours and 50 minutes of sunlight, while the shortest day (Winter Solstice) in December has only 7 hours and 40 minutes of light. It’s a huge difference, and sees many of us heading to work and leaving again in total darkness.

On the road Drivers need to be prepared for the darker mornings and evenings. You may not have noticed that you have a headlight out as you’ve not used them much, the same goes for brake lights, and roads which are usually fine and bright will be a lot darker with plenty of places for pedestrians and cyclists to be hidden.

They won’t be able to play out much in the evenings either, so invite their friends over for dinner instead so that they don’t miss out.

On the bike Most cyclists are already wary of the dangers on the road when it’s dark. High-vis clothing should be worn and good, working lights should be positioned on the front and back of the bike. Now is a good time for bicycle maintenance, to have it ready for the colder months, when rain and mist can accompany the darkness and be dangerous both at night and in the morning.

At home Keep curtains open in the day to keep your home as bright as possible. When the alarm goes off in the morning turn the lights on straight away to help you to wake up, or invest in a ‘sunrise’ simulator lamp if dark mornings are particularly difficult.

Take it easy, particularly when a dark evening is accompanied by heavy rain, and leave yourself plenty of time to brake. New drivers who passed their test in the summer might also be nervous about driving regularly in the dark, so make sure that they feel safe and confident before getting behind the wheel.

In the office It can be worth investing in daylight bulbs in the office to keep the lighting as natural as possible, and heading outside for a walk at lunchtime can make a huge difference to anyone who struggles without the sunshine.

On the school run Children need to be aware that they can’t always be seen by drivers when it’s dark. Dress them in brightly coloured coats with a bright bag so that they stand out when walking along the side of the road.

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The Healing Power of Yoga The benefits of Yoga are numerous. Not only is it a low impact, stress relieving exercise, but it also has the power to help prevent and heal a variety of health issues.

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t can be hard to find the motivation to begin an exercise routine and there is always an endless list of excuses not to join the nearest gym! It is a challenge finding the balance between work, social activities and home life and try to fit in time to exercise. However, never underestimate the fact that exercise is an important part of life, and it is just about discovering the right fitness regime that you find the most rewarding.

If you are looking for a low impact, strengthening exercise suitable for all ages and fitness levels, then yoga is definitely for you! Not only are there some great classes available across the city but there are also a huge range of DVDs and YouTube videos with experienced yoga teachers, that you can practice in your own home, any time you like.

There are many different types of Yoga and an endless variety of poses that work out your entire body. These poses develop your strength and flexibility and can also improve your health and wellbeing. This is due to the concentration required and the meditation techniques, which instantly calm the mind and reduce stress levels.

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mind, which in turn help with relaxation and manage stress and anxiety.

If practiced correctly, Yoga also has many healing benefits. Your body reacts to injury or irritation by becoming inflamed and this can lead to chronic diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and diabetes. Yoga can reduce inflammation in the body and relieve symptoms of a variety of health issues by boosting the immune system and increasing overall health, making these problems much more manageable.

Due to the fact it can improve your immune system and regulates the production of hormones, recent reports suggest that practicing Yoga may help reduce the risk of some cancers. Even people who have been diagnosed with life threatening illnesses such as cancer have also been shown to benefit from the healing power of Yoga. The stretching exercises can reduce stress and relax the body, which can help relieve some of the side effects of treatment.

Emotional well-being is an essential part of recovery, and stress can be a major contributing factor of how our bodies prevent disease and heal themselves. This is why the stress relieving techniques can help impact your state of mind, and even if your mobility is limited, incorporating a regular Yoga regime can prevent disease and help with a wide range of ailments.

Yoga is a fantastic option for individuals looking for a way to boost their energy, manage anxiety, and cope with stress. The practice of yoga has a calming effect and provides an endless list of health benefits, which can be specifically helpful to those suffering from chronic illness.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Malcolm Harrison is perhaps the most eccentric and unique accountant you’ll ever meet – something which he admits himself. We’re invited into the offices of MH Associates, which sit above the Tudor Rose Tea Rooms on the Barbican in a building which dates back to 1640.

MH Associates offer bookkeeping, accountancy and payroll services to small-medium businesses - they are a company that really cares about their clients. Treating everyone as he would expect to be treated himself, Malcolm Harrison prides himself on his ability to keep hold of his clients and he makes himself available to meet them at any time of day outside of regular working hours.

Born in 1951 to a Barbican family, he has plenty to tell us. For over 100 years the family business, Harrison and Sons Ship Chandlers occupied premises on Southside Street, so Malcolm really has brought his business back to his family roots.

At school he took an interest in teaching, so studied for his degree and went on to spend ten successful years as a junior school teacher, first in Hertfordshire and then back in Devon.

Eventually he decided to move on from teaching and headed back to his home city where the government helped him to retrain in accountancy and bookkeeping.

In 1983 he got a job with British Rail. Not wanting any responsibilities he was quite happy to be a stores clerk working at Laira Depot. But after just a few weeks he was promoted and given more responsibilities, and in 1991 he became the area Materials Manager.

As Malcolm tells us his past, it becomes apparent that being a part of various unions is very important to him. Whilst working on the railway he became a union rep for the clerical staff, and he was and still is a member of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association. In 2012 he was given a gold medallion in recognition of his long service which resulted in him being awarded with honorary life membership.

He started to develop an NVQ qualification for Storekeepers on the railway and in 1994 an opportunity arose for him to apply for a grant from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (www.wcmt.

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org.uk). This was setup as a living memorial to the great leader and each year applications open for particular categories. The grant enables British citizens to travel abroad, research inspiring practices and then bring that knowledge back to the UK for the benefit of others.

In that year a Training and Education category was open for applications. Malcolm was keen to head abroad to investigate the training of staff on railways to identify best practices and to bring them back home. Malcolm’s application was successful, so he used the grant to travel to Hong Kong and Australia.

Malcolm learnt a lot and avoided hotels so that we could stay with locals and understand their way of life. He discovered that Australia mirrors the UK transport industry, and he took home valuable knowledge and experience to implement at Laira Depot upon his return.

Unfortunately he was later made redundant with 50% of the other managers at Great Western Trains when First Group took the company over in 1998.

He went to a job centre with his CV, but found it difficult to convince them that he managed a £30 million a year budget. He took up a position within a travel tour agency, and in his spare time he used his previous experience of bookkeeping to help a local accountancy practice.

In 1999 the owner of the accountancy practice offered Malcolm the opportunity to become his

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- MH ASSOCIATES business partner. The following year he decided to setup business on his own and he formed MH Associates.

He started off with a very small clientele and still works with some of those clients today. He has built up his business with over 400 clients, some of which are based overseas and he deals with every single client offering a bespoke service.

Every six months he’s invited to London to be briefed on the latest changes in tax legislation by Price Waterhouse Cooper, the country’s leading accountancy firm. Malcolm also knows some of the special advisors within Parliament and the House of Lords, and has given advice to MP’s in the past.

“Through being a Winston Churchill fellow I’ve become a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and that’s opened doors to me. I’m in and out of the House of Lords quite a bit”.

As the Queen is patron to the Winston Churchill Trust, Malcolm was invited to meet her in March 2015 on the 50th anniversary of Churchill’s death.

He tells us it is customary to accept an invitation from the Queen, so following an email asking if he would be available to meet her, he received his formal invitation in the post which he is currently having framed by a client.

Malcolm Harrison and then found himself running a business in the industry with many loyal clients - we’re impressed.

“It’s called the University of Life”, he tells us with a smile on his face. “You make mistakes and you learn from those mistakes”. It seems that life experience, wit and a unique personality have brought him very far indeed.

Back to his business, Malcolm tells us that “I’ve always had a vision of a one-stop-shop. If someone comes into me I’m able to provide them with payroll, self-assessment, you name it I’ll try to do it”. He describes his business as “generalist”.

“95% of my clients I can do everything for, but there’s a small percentage of those where I need to bring in extra expertise”.

He uses those around him and their skills to assist him with his business. For example if someone needs pension advice, he knows who he can send them to for help, and he uses solicitors that he works with regularly and can trust.

We finish off by asking Malcolm how he learnt everything he knows. He was trained in accounting

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Rise in Over 50’s Divorce

By Donna Hart, Director of Legal Services at TFLC

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uch has been made in the news recently of the rise in over 50’s going through divorce. According to National Statistics divorce in this age category has risen whilst it has fallen across the rest of the population.

Divorce is difficult in any age group but it can be particularly difficult for those over 50.

Many people in this age bracket who come to see us for divorce may not have anticipated having to go through such a stressful event at this time of their lives. They may have lived in their home for a number of years and envisaged it continuing to be the family home for their adult children and grandchildren. There may be one party who has worked during the marriage and the other may be concerned about income and losing pension benefits. If suffering with ill health they may be concerned about the toll that divorce may take.

There have been numerous articles stating the reasons as to why people over 50 now have the fastest growing rate of divorce in the UK, but whatever the reasons behind the separation, they too, like all people going through a divorce, will need support and looking after.

Some people have stated that it is very difficult when they have spent such a large part of their life with somebody only to be looking at living the last chapter of their life without them and starting all over again as a single person. This can be incredibly daunting.

Adult children may find divorce in their parents difficult to accept and become more involved in any potential disputes as they are likely to be concerned about their parent who has not wanted the marriage to end.

Data released by marriage guidance experts, Relate, reveals that those born between 1946 and 1964 will be the first generation for whom living alone in old age may be the norm because of the new rising divorce rate. This may place additional burdens on adult children who may also have a family of their own.

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HALLOWEEN HISTORIES It’s believed that Halloween began with the Celts, who lived over 2,000 years ago on the land that we now call Ireland, United Kingdom and France. They believed that the dead would return on 31st October, a date they called Samhain, and they would dress up, offer sacrifices and light bonfires to ward off spirits.

During the eighth century, 1st November was named All Saints Day, to honour saints and martyrs, and the evening before became All Hallows’ Eve, and later, Halloween.

There are many different beliefs about the date which have formed over the years, with many cultures relating Halloween to marriage, and in some cases spirits would be celebrated rather than feared, as we traditionally believe today. We still celebrate the date, mainly as way of welcoming in Autumn, but it still holds onto its creepy history and traditions.

the jack'o'lantern The Jack-o-Lantern originated in Ireland. The act of carving faces into vegetables is based on a myth about a man called Stingy Jack who made deals with the devil.

The story begins with Jack and the Devil having a drink together, but after realising that he cannot pay, Jack asks the Devil to turn himself into a coin. Jack then pops this coin into his pocket next to a small cross, preventing the Devil from turning back into himself. Eventually, Jack makes a deal to set him free but only if he will leave him alone for one year, and that if Jack dies, the Devil will not claim his soul.

The Devil sticks to his word and meets Jack again one year on. This time Jack sends him up a tree to pick some fruit, and while the Devil is high in the branches, Jack carves a cross into the tree to prevent him from climbing back down. After some time, Jack tells the Devil that he will let him down only if he agrees not to bother him for another ten years.

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Eventually Jack dies, but because of the way he has lived his life, God will not let him into heaven, and the Devil, based on their agreement, refuses to take Jack’s soul to hell. Instead Jack is left to roam forever, and uses carved out vegetables lit with a candle to see his way.

It’s traditional for households to make their own lanterns and leave them in the window to scare the spirit of Stingy Jack away. It was later taken to America with the migrants, where they found that pumpkins made a much more suitable lantern.

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trick or treat In Celtic celebrations on 31st October, villagers would dress up to ward off spirits and would leave out treats to satisfy any unwelcome, phantom visitors. Soon, people would dress up as ghosts and wear other terrifying costumes, putting on an act in exchange for candy. This is trick or treating in its oldest form.

Skip ahead a few years, and 2nd November became All Souls Day in England. Poor people would visit the homes of the rich and ask that they pray for their deceased loved ones. Soon, children would start knocking on the doors of the wealthy asking for food and money.

In Scotland and Ireland children would wear costumes and perform tricks on people’s doorsteps in exchange for a treat. This was known as guising.

Many years later, immigrants arriving in America, particularly from Ireland, made Halloween popular and introduced the tradition of guising. Over time it became a rowdy activity and an opportunity for young people to create havoc, but sugar rationing during World War 2 put an end to it.

Trick or Treating became popular again, and continues to be to this day, and has been promoted over the years by the media. The industry is now booming, with sweet companies making a fortune in October each year, particularly in the US.

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On 31st October young people would “bob” for apples which were floating in water and the first to get a bite onto one would be the next to marry. A variation of the game would be to hang the apples from a line using string.

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STOP TOBER IS BACK! Stop for 28 days and you’re five times more likely to quit for good

Stoptober is back – it’s like October, but without the cigarettes. If you’ve tried quitting before but found it difficult, try again this month and you’ll be joining thousands of others as you collectively kick the habit.

The addiction lies with nicotine, but just the act of smoking can be addictive. For example, you might always light up during your lunch break, or when you get home from work. Perhaps you always have a cigarette with a cup of tea, and when you crave one you find yourself wondering what to do with your hands.

Tobacco smoke contains over 5,000 chemicals, including tar and nicotine.

Not only does quitting improve your health instantly, it’s also good for your wallet. A person who smokes 20-a-day will save around £275 a month, which is over £3,000 a year. If money is the primary reason pushing you to quit, then use the old, tried-and-tested method of putting the money you’ve saved into a jar each week. You’ll soon have saved up enough for a holiday or a nice treat for you and the family.

If you stop smoking when you’re 30, you’re likely to live 10 years longer.

Did you know, just 24 hours after having your last cigarette your lungs will already be working to clean out the debris left behind by tobacco smoke. After 48 hours you’ll notice that you can smell and taste better, and after 72 hours your energy levels will be on the rise. It really doesn’t take long to notice the difference.

As the weeks, months and years pass smoke-free, your circulation will improve, your lung function will

increase and you’ll massively reduce your risk of a heart attack and lung cancer.

E-cigarettes are a less harmful way to receive nicotine as you try to quit. The vapour doesn’t contain tar.

The withdrawal symptoms often put smokers off quitting. You may feel irritable, have an increased appetite and struggle to concentrate. Keep in mind that all of this is temporary, and that the benefits of quitting far outweigh the difficult withdrawal process.

Don’t go ‘cold turkey’ if the thought scares you.

There’s plenty of support available online, from your doctor and at the pharmacy. Anyone you speak to will be pleased to hear that you’re trying to give up cigarettes. Try e-cigarettes and ‘vape’, gum or patches and see which works best for you.

It’s never too late to quit. Have a great Stoptober!

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Plympton What’s On Guide Sunday 1st October

Saturday 1st October

Saturday 31st October

Coffee Morning Gables Farm are holding a coffee morning to raise funds for the animals in their care. There will be tea, coffee, cold drinks and lovely homemade cakes for sale. Dogs are also welcome.

11am -3pm Gables Farm

Fish & Chip Supper & Quiz Night You can either come as a team (4 – 6 people) or on your own (in which case we will find you some team mates). All ages are welcome and some unbelievable prizes to be won! Tickets available from Claire-Louise.

7:30pm St Marys Church

October Half Term Treats It’s all treats and no tricks this October with pumpkin carving, craft activities and a whole week featuring bats and owls. The all new Batty Bat show will be in the Pennywell Theatre.

All Day Pennywell Farm

Saturday 29th October

Saturday 22nd October

Pesky Pumpkin Halloween Trail Those pesky pumpkins are hiding throughout the park. Can you help us find them ready for Hallowe’en and win a prize?

Opens 1pm Saltram Friday 28th October

Spanish Night Spanish cuisine is packed with flavour and character, from tasty tapas to superb seafood.

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Halloween Soiree For one evening only, Boringdon will become the backdrop for a devilishly delightful Halloween Soirée full of fiendishly good treats. Dressing up is entirely optional (and very welcome). Tickets: £19.95 per person, payable upon booking.

7pm Boringdon Hall

Saturday 22nd October

Night Run You’ll need your torch, family and friends for an adventure at Saltram.

Explore the woodlands by lanterns and lights for a fantastic night trail.

5pm- 8pm Saltram

Saturday 29th October

Howl-oween Raise funds for the animals in care and also play some spooky games for humans and dogs.

There will be a variety of stalls selling items including bric a brac, books, and lucky dips.

Visit their spooky cattery where the black cats will be taking centre stage!

11am - 3pm Gables Farm

Friday 28th October

Night of the Zombies Zombie club’s annual get together where Zombie fans from all over the country come together to celebrate the undead.

Join us this Halloween, if you’re not too scared.

Can you discover the secret before it’s too late?

7pm Boringdon Hall

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Can you ‘Wine Bluff’

From Chardonnay & Chablis to Riesling & Rioja, selecting & sampling wine in a restaurant can be mystifying. Rosalie Glendinning reveals how to bluff your way through!

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et’s get one thing straight, wine is for everyone, gone are the days when wine was associated with golden pallated snobs expunging jargon. There should be one rule, if you like it drink it! However, if you fancy basking in compliments from dining companions through wine knowledge and a little bluffing, here are a few tips to ensure applause when dining out.

Who’s the Boss ?

Take control. As soon as the server arrives ask confidently for the wine list. This will give time for seemingly important examination whereas in reality you are searching for a wine roughly of the right colour and price!

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Savvy Selection Almost every restaurant offers cheaper house wines, which are usually suitable for everyone.

Don’t immediately go for the easy option, some restaurants provide well-written lists including producers, country of origin, vintage, tasting notes and helpful suggestions for food pairings. Ask your companions for their food selections and wine preferences. If white and red wines are suggested, consider a palatable compromise, such as a heavy white, like an oak-filled chardonnay or a lighter red

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such as a pinot noir.

Top Tip: When pairing food with wine, typically white wines compliment lighter meals including fish and red wine goes with heavier meals including red meat.

Polite Presentation Now you have your selection, prepare for presentation. In some restaurants wine presentation occurs with such solemnity it can make you want to giggle. However, there is logic behind ceremony. After initial selection, the server will present you with the wine allowing you to check the label. The server will then pull the cork and give it to you, so you can check the wine is not flawed. Don’t sniff the cork simply inspect it, looking for good condition. Make sure the end hasn’t crumbled (an indication that it may have been stored improperly) and see that it is not dried out or cracked. When wines are flawed sometimes a bad cork is to blame, sometimes it’s a problem in winemaking or storage, just be confident and ask for another bottle!

Top Tip: Wine is a natural agricultural product and can have flaws for a variety of reasons, if the wine has an unappealing smell that you don’t want to subject your nose to, then don’t put it in your mouth!

Seeing is believing The server will now pour a small amount of wine into your glass and wait. Don’t ask him why he is being stingy, instead confidently lift and tilt the glass slightly, placing it against a white backdrop commending: “the red-brick colouration or the vibrant lemon tones,” for example. Your audience will be transfixed!

Top Tip: Always hold a wine glass by the stem, not by the bowl, as this can affect the temperature of the wine, which can impair the taste.

Be Nosey!

Now bring your glass to your nose and take a huge sniff. If ‘the nose’ as it is called in the wine world is satisfactory, prepare to bestow your judgement. Think carefully, can you detect, raspberries, blueberries, chocolate, wood, or even tobacco? Coolly and confidently say

something along the lines of: “What a floral wine complimented with gooseberry overtones.”

Top Tip: Be confident in description and your dining companions will be quaking at the thought of taking a sip!

A Question of Taste Now taste the wine, remember this is not about whether you like the wine it’s about its condition. If you are happy with it, tell your server so and he will pour the selection for the table.

Top Tip: This entire process from label checking to tasting should only take about 30 seconds!

Ask an Expert If you get to the stage where you don’t know what to select – Ask! Some restaurants have a resident wine sommelier, a trained authority on-hand to offer advice. If they don’t, ask to speak to the in-house specialist. Ask which wines are popular and partner well with dishes selected, if you are unsure how to pronounce the wine’s name, point to it or use the item number saying out loud: “I’m considering two or three wines here, what do you recommend?” They will hopefully understand your price range and give a great recommendation.

And for Dessert Ordering wine should be as pleasurable as drinking it. A great wine can bring a new dimension to a dining experience.

Keep these tips in mind when selecting wine in a restaurant and you will be well on your way to making an informed decision injected with a little wine bluffing.

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Halloween in Plymouth Plymouth is a rather creepy place all year round - think of the ancient buildings that still stand in the city and ooze history, and did you know that the gallows once stood near the busy bars on the Barbican? If you’re excited to celebrate the spooky occasion but you don’t have anything in the diary, check out our round-up of events and start preparing your costume!

FAMILY FRIGHT NIGHT Where: National Marine Aquarium When: Saturday 29th October The Aquarium will be creaking open their cabin doors for an eerie night of tricks and treats.

There will be a creepy array of activities for your family including; pumpkin carving, spooky stories and a truly frightening Fright Night Show!

HOWL-OWEEN AT GABLES FARM Where: Gables Farm When: Saturday 29th October

Be transported around the Aquarium learning about all the sea-faring ghost stories, with fancy dress and face-painting also taking place.

Gables Farm Dogs and Cats Home will be holding a Halloween event to raise funds for the animals in their care. There will be refreshments and lovely homemade cakes for sale. There will also be some spooky games for humans and dogs to play and a variety of stalls. Remember to visit their spooky cattery where the black cats will be taking centre stage!

11am - 3pm.

HALLOWEEN HUNT

HALLOWEEN SOIREE

Where: Mount Edgcumbe When: Sunday 30th October

Where: Boringdon Hall When: Saturday 29th October

Put on your most spooktacular costume and come and join in the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe scary event this Halloween.

There will be a fancy dress competition for all ages - young and old held at 2pm in front the house, followed by a scary scavenger hunt down through the woods. £2.50 to take part, registration from 12noon at the Belvedere room in the Barrow Centre. Prizes for the scariest costume.

Imposing stone towers, secret archways and curious arrow slits hint at the Boringdon Hall’s rich history and, for one evening only, they will become the backdrop for a devilishly delightful Halloween Soirée full of fiendishly good treats. Tickets £19.96 pp, which includes light canapes, a cocktail reception, ghost walk and music and dancing into the night. Arrive at 7pm in smart evening wear or fancy dress.

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A Fresh, Autumn Stroll The great outdoors might seem like it’s best saved for the warm, summer months, but nature has a lot to offer when the weather cools down. We’re lucky to be living in such a great location, surrounded by Dartmoor, Cornwall and the sea, and cool, crisp days in autumn and winter are a fantastic time to enjoy our environment.

Most of the summer tourists have left, so we can enjoy a walk or a drive without bumping into caravans and large groups of excited children. Pack up a picnic and take some flasks of hot soup, but keep some change in your pocket to enjoy the local pubs and cafes you might find while exploring.

Dartmouth Town Trail

October is a great month to head outdoors, usually having fairly mild temperatures, but in case you get the walking-bug, here are a few great strolls in the area to give you some inspiration.

This one is for the whole family. It’s a short walk of 1.2 miles taking in the town’s historical delights where you won’t get blown along too badly thanks to the shelter away from the coast itself. There are lots of places to stop for a hot cup of cocoa or a Sunday lunch treat for you and the children to enjoy. Start and finish at the Higher Ferry car park.

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This 7.5 mile circular route around Wembury and Bovisand, returns via footpaths and lanes inland starting and finishing at Wembury beach car park (National Trust fee to park). With marvellous views of the famous Mew Stone and the busy shipping lanes of Plymouth Sound, this walk allows for that ‘blow away the cobwebs’ feeling as well as the enjoyment of more sheltered walking away from the coast. 7.5 miles

A beautiful circular walk from Bantham’s main car park for 3.8 miles. It’s a relatively moderate walk with estuary mouth views across to Burgh Island and the Thurlestone Rocks off shore as the walk continues.

This is an ideal winter walk. There are two places to have a break for a pub lunch, either at the Sloop Inn in Bantham near the start and finish of the walk or you can pop into the The Village Inn at Thurlestone, or go to both of course! 3.8 miles

Tregantle A long loop with an optional shortcut (when the MoD practice range is not in use), taking in the best of Cornwall’s ‘forgotten corner’. Features along the way include a tiny medieval market borough with stone crosses and a haunted coaching inn, and one of the ring of ‘Palmerston follies’ built to defend Plymouth during the Napoleonic Wars. Travelling high above Whitsand Bay, the footpaths follow ancient routes and medieval green lanes inland through woodland and heathland, past wetlands full of wildlife. 6.5 miles

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