August September Crier 2016

August/September 2016 The Crier is produced for the community, supported by advertisers, Great Torrington Town Council, and the Great Torrington Town and Lands Charity.

5800 copies are distributed throughout Great Torrington and the rural district, with a readership of 14,500

Torrington Children’s Centre

Offering activities and support for local families with children under five, our team provides support, information, professional advice and fun for all the family!

For information on our sessions and services find us on Facebook or visit https://services.actionforchildren.org.uk/torridge-childrens-centres Find us on Borough Road, Torrington, EX38 7NU

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ver the last month I have attended many Civic functions, a garden fete and a Church fete, all giving an opportunity to meet local residents and answer many of their concerns over a cup of tea.

The most memorial event was the Verdi Requiem performance in the Barnstaple Pannier Market last Sunday, with Coast to Coast, Choirs of North Devon, South Devon and Bude Choral Society.

Along with four soloists they raised the roof, it was a most enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon and some of our Great Torrington Choir members took part, we were very proud.

Our Town Council Economic Group is pressing ahead and considering how to encourage more business into our Town.

The STITCH request to send a letter to the Secretary of State has been approved by the DCC Scrutiny Committee, reference the illegal closure of hospital beds at our Community Hospital. The MP Geoffrey Cox has agreed to arrange a meeting with the Minister for Health and meetings are also taking place with regard to the threat to services at NDDH. We must all protest loudly at the proposed changes, some of which will mean travelling to Exeter and further to get treatment that could be provided locally. Given the uncertainty about future health services at NDDH it is vital that we have a better understanding of the NHS strategy and its impact on our community. So I am hosting a Public Meeting in Torrington 11am Saturday 20th August at the Bowling Club. My guest speaker will be Deborah Harrington of the National Health Action Party. Posters will be on display shortly.

I hope you all enjoy a great summer.

Please ring or email me if you have a special occasion you would like me to attend.

Best wishes, Margaret Brown, 01805 624375.

Great Torrington Neighbourhood Plan Do You Have Land With Potential For Development?

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reat Torrington is preparing a Neighbourhood Development Plan, under the provisions of the Localism Act 2011. As part of its work in assessing future development needs, the GTNP Steering Group is calling upon landowners, and agents of land within the parish, for expressions of interest in applying for future development permission.

The site suggestions received by us will be used to guide and inform the preparation of the Allocations of Land and Site Development section of the Neighbourhood Plan.

If you would like a site/s to be considered for development by the Neighbourhood Plan, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please contact Maria Bailey Planning at info@ mariabaileyplanning.co.uk or on 0127 421985 for a Site Allocation form or for further information.

Great Torrington Town Council Local Application for Grant Aid

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reat Torrington Town Council administers a charity called the Commons Allotment Charity. Each year the charity allocates its small amount of funds to locally-based community groups.

Application forms for grant aid during the year 2017/18 are now available from the Town Clerk’s Secretary, in either paper or electronic form. Please contact Karen Chapman on 01805 626135 Tuesday, Wednesday of Thursday mornings or email her on admin@great-torringtontowncouncil.gov.uk.

Please return completed applications no later than 12 noon on Thursday 8th September 2016 M.A. Tighe, Town Clerk, Great Torrington Town Council Castle Hill, South Street, Great Torrington, EX38 8AA Tel: 01805 626135

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will be held on Wednesday, 21st September 2016, 7pm for 7.30pm at Castle Hill, South Street, Great Torrington Refreshments will be available.

All welcome

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For Socks etc. • Town Museum • Kitch ’n’ Cupboard

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Torrington Corps of Drums Update & Fundraising Events!

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orrington Corps of Drums is in the process of running a number of fundraising events to help raise funds to purchase new instruments and uniforms. The corps would like to thank Nick Jury and Torridge Vale Social Club for running a successful darts night on Saturday 2nd July. This event raised £316 and saw some great players take part. Also, a big thank you to Brian Stacey and Rachel Ayre who took a teddy bear dressed in full England kit around all the local pubs in search of a new name. In total this raised £256! Congratulations to Kath Payne who chose the winning name of Freya.

Up and coming events that we would love to see you at include: * Big breakfast Saturday 3rd September, Torridge Vale Social Club, £6 on the door. * Rock and chips (with Echoes of Elvis, Phil Brock), Friday 28th October, Torridge Vale Social Club, £5 tickets available from Wares Butchers (Tracey). Look out for posters for further information The corps is also recruiting new members aged 12+. No experience is needed, everyone welcome. We practice every Friday evening at 7pm at the Scout Hall. Please contact Andy Stacey on 07950 383 241 or Graham Reed on 07504 928 432 for details or please feel free to come along to a practice night.

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Join The Summer Reading Challenge at Torrington Library Celebrating 100 years of the World’s Favourite Storyteller Roald Dahl

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he Big Friendly Read is your chance to join in the celebrations!

All you have to do is call into the library to sign up to receive your collector folder and then read six books - any you like - over the six weeks of the summer holiday.

With each book read you will receive a collectors card, each card shows one of Roald Dahl’s best loved stories with the amazing artwork of Quentin Blake.

For regular and new Summer Reading Challengers there is the ‘scratch and sniff’ to look forward to..

Come along and sign up, we look forward to seeing you

Torrington Library Summer Events Children’s Craft Session Thursday 16th August 2-4pm

Inspired by The Enormous Crocodile, drop in for our children’s craft session and make a paper model.

Meet Author Dan Metcalf Friday 12th August 10.30am

Dan introduces children to the Lottie Lipton adventures and guides them on an adventure in code-breaking, followed by games and activities. Suitable for 7-11 years.

Bookings: 01805 622107 Torrington Library, Castle Hill, South Street, EX38 8AA, Tel 01805 622107.

Water Sports Day at Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve

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unique opportunity to explore this DWT nature reserve from a new watery angle! Or simply enjoy some water sports activities with your family. Join us for raft building, kayaking and canoeing on Thursday 1st September, 10am12noon or 2-4pm. £12 per person, booking essential.

Children must be 7 years and over and under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.

The water sports will be led by qualified instructors from Encompass Training SW, all equipment will be provided. For bookings phone DWT on 01392 279244 and for more information go to devonwildlifetrust.org.

Torrington Commons Conservators’ Treasure Hunt

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ll family members are welcome to take part in the Conservators’ Walking Treasure Hunt, which will take place on Sunday 4th September.

This year the route takes you mainly around the town, with only the fringes of the Commons included, which means that it will be mostly on the flat. The Treasure Hunt will start at South Street Car Park and is free. You are asked to be there at 2.30pm so we can send groups out at regular intervals, depending on numbers.

So if you think you know Torrington well, why not come along and join in? All you need is a pen or pencil to write down the answers; see if you know more about the town than your Mum and Dad, or Grandma and Granddad for that matter!

If you’re a visitor to the town then you are invited too, all you have to do is keep your eyes open!

Thank You from the Friends of Torrington Library

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he Friends of Torrington Library would like to thank all those who donated items for their stall at the car boot sale on Torrington Commons in May. It raised £102.35 towards the children’s Summer Reading Challenge in the library. Our next event will be a Quiz Night at the Torrington Arms on Friday 30th September at 7.30pm.

Teams of up to six, £5 per person. To book please contact John on 01805 603394 or Christine on 01805 624030.

All profits to the library.

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Victory For The STITCH Campaign

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n a Devon County Council Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee meeting on Monday 20th June, it was agreed that the situation with Torrington Community Hospital and future services had to be referred to the Secretary of State, Jeremy Hunt. It was a decision that was carried overwhelmingly with just two abstentions, and was one of the first meetings of this type to allow public participation.

Four members of The STITCH campaign, Margaret Brown, John Wardman, Di Davey and Trisha Martin addressed members of the committee.

They reminded them of the illegal removal of the ten in-patient beds at the hospital, without consultation, and also the difficulties the campaign faced in dealing with the Clinical Commissioning Group and The NEW Healthcare Trust; misinformation and obstructive methods in dismissing the very real concerns of the population of Torrington and the 17 surrounding parishes following the loss of the beds and the introduction of ‘Enhanced Care Closer to Home’.

This victory for STITCH vindicates the actions of the campaign, including several public meetings, a stunning outcome in a Parish Poll and information to the media in pursuing the reinstatement of the inpatient beds at Torrington Community Hospital. It will have a huge impact on the local hospital campaigns in towns across the region, and much further afield.

STITCH has requested that the MP for Torridge and West Devon, Geoffrey Cox, arranges a meeting with the Health Minister Jeremy Hunt in London and that

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he supports the campaign fully in this request.

“A consultation process should NOT have serious failings. The Tucker Report identified seven major failings and recommendations. Clearly the consultation process was not in any way adequate and we ask this Committee to refer our case to the Secretary of State.”

John Wardman “The Trust & CCG continually dismissed our views and findings; they had their own agenda and were very keen to silence us.” Trisha Martin Diana Davey informed the committee of several cases she has had brought to her attention, where ‘care closer to home’ failed including that of her own sister-in-law.

Margaret Brown referred to the independent report by Dr Helen Tucker, which found several failings in the NEW Trust and the CCG, including the lack of an impact assessment and added, “It has been our contention from the start, that the ‘Test of Change’ in Torrington was illegal.”

This decision is the start of a new chapter for STITCH, and reinforces our commitment to get the high quality healthcare that the Torrington community deserves. We are also taking an active interest in the campaign to save the vital lifesaving services and time critical procedures at NDDH, and will be hosting a public meeting in Torrington to bring you up to date with developments, so watch this space.

Wishing you all a very happy summer.

Margaret Brown, STITCH

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Torrington-Roscoff Exchange Group

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ur newly formed group is dedicated to promoting and maintaining the well-established links between Great Torrington and the port of Roscoff in Brittany.

We welcome interest from individuals, couples and families who share our enthusiasm for the French people and

“We welcome interest from individuals, couples and families who share our enthusiasm for the French people and their culture...” their culture (not just wine!) You do not have to speak the language, or even live in Torrington itself, to take part.

We can put clubs and organizations from this area in touch with their Breton counterparts through our network of connections in the Roscoff area. We are also planning a group visit to Roscoff in August 2017.

Group members meet frequently on a Saturday at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington, to plan our activities; the next open group meeting will be in September, date to be confirmed.

Regular updates appear in The Crier and on our Facebook page. We also arrange and take part in local events, to socialize, raise funds for the group and to increase awareness of the exchange scheme.

To find out more, please telephone secretary, Johnny McGowan Hayes, on 01271 858925, or email at: johnny. mcgowanhayes@sjpp.co.uk Nick Roberts, Chairman

Do You Care About Your Community?

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hat organisation has run an initiative that has almost completely eradicated Polio from the world, but also funded defibrillators in our local communities here in North Devon?

What organisation was trusted enough to help set up the United Nations, but has our local Mayor as a member?

What organisation helps provide clean, safe water to drought ridden communities around the world, but doesn’t forget the needy in our local community, here in North Devon?

What organisation helps provide Shelterboxes to areas all over the World in the immediate aftermath of disasters, but also provides help to those in need in our local community, here in North Devon?

What organisation provides scholarships to educate exceptional graduates all around the world, but also strongly supports all our children in local schools, here in North Devon?

The answer is Rotary. With the support of the community, Rotary makes a difference.

If you would like to make a difference, why not come and join us. We are just a group of ordinary men and women who care for our community, no other qualification, just a desire to make a difference and have fun doing so.

Contact: David Large, Secretary Torrington Rotary Club, 01769 560556, david@ ashley-manor.co.uk See www.torringtonrotaryclub.org or Facebook page The Rotary Club of Torrington.

Torrington Golf Club News

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very warm welcome to the Torrington Rotary Club, who are now holding their weekly meetings at Great Torrington Golf Club.

Mark Hill and Steve Baker have, unfortunately, lost in the 5th round of the Daily Mail Foursomes, away at Teignmouth. The men’s’ league team came second in the fourth round at Highbullen, and are currently lying second in division one with two rounds remaining, and we are through to the second round of the Rose Bowl, to be played towards the end of the month. The ladies had their league match at Staddon Heights cancelled due to fog, and this will now be replayed at the beginning of September.

We are now mid-way through our Open Week, and so far have been very lucky with the weather and entries have been encouraging. Captain’s Day, the next big event, is on August 6th and players from other clubs are welcome.

Sue Membery, Club Secretary

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Champagne & Nibbles ‘Grand Opening’ 13th August

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fter a successful and very enjoyable first year, and after three years at No.9, Unique Boutique is expanding and moving across the road to larger premises at No.22 Cornmarket Street. The shop’s ethos of up-cycling and sustainability will remain the same, with even more space to display the high quality preloved clothes, shoes and accessories our customers have come to expect. As a thank you to all our wonderful clients for a great year, and to celebrate the new shop, we will be holding a champagne and nibbles ‘Grand Opening’ on 13th August, 11am-4pm.

Come along and celebrate! Thank you.

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Summer Activities at Tarka Pottery

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arka Pottery is an exciting and inspiring clay experience studio in Little Torrington, where there is always something creative happening. Run by Jax Williams and her friendly team, the studio is open all year round to adults and children.

During school holidays, Tarka Pottery has a schedule of fun weekly clay workshops with projects based on popular themes. This summer includes; Finding Dory bunting, a Beauty & The Beast clock, Alice in Wonderland cup and saucer and more. Suitable for children from age 4+ (with helper) or 7+ unaccompanied.

You can ‘have a go’ with our potter’s wheel experience, book a throwing lesson or enjoy painting pottery. For new parents, Tarka Pottery offers a free painted baby footprint tile too. They also do birthday and hen parties. Weekly day and evening classes are available in term-time for adults.

The Tarka Pottery studio is located in beautiful countryside with plenty of free parking and the chance to meet their alpacas and Shetland ponies too. Booking essential.

Experience vouchers are available for every activity on offer. There’s really something for everyone. Get in touch to find out more.

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Following on from the round the tree race, our ladies team ran like to get involved in this important the Parish Church.

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Mike’s story, ‘The Letter’ multiple areas and demonstrates very issues. will notevery change the way the have toIt attend meeting we have at 5.15pm. or within the undercroft area, so her the in theyourCommunity plays Hepworth andshopping this will be Hallgive (junction hdozens i g ha sweet p oint e nscreening tand i a l flowery f o r and c ostart, n tscoping, i n u ian g police respond toAtlantic non-urgent calls or Do Mrs Christmas andis had or up allofyour freeWay time,and asFore we’d first signs you’ll see that work y name is Beverley Bedford and I shall be serving in September as a volunteer which would bring total numbers up 30th appearance with TP. Street) from 2-4pm. squared middle and love and kisses at to development and sustainable effort. connect people largeornational amongst will some be wonderful stalls appreciate just to anahour two of call your browse commencing when thethe market Parish Nurse within town of comments Torrington.

Parish Nursing over 100, if all were And of Much a registered newer members, butcrafts, very The charities are notbebeing charged the end—a very cleverapproved. playwere on words!

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Calls will still received by selling variety of gifts and time whenever it may be, across the undercroft area is fenced and secured. isare supporting people and Colin communities towards person health care. talentedbeing Tony Bedinetz, course there aretoo: the‘Torrington windthat farms to attend, ininorder tocontrol help them make Sue’s poem, ‘Awhole Cube’ explained a in It in many areas, call police rooms. whilst entertained Mayhandlers Fair and carnival celebrations.

The second stage will practice beby to Streetz, demolish themselves – six currently either Mackay, Steve Puttick and Esther is an area of specialist which focuses on the spiritual needs of patients but as much money as possible.

A diverse cube can be plain or decorative and Bloom has learned a lot during the last The number isTorrington already use in Torrington’s Allstars Majorettes, the the current inadequate rear extension For those of you that useinFacebook, The Great Wood.

Not forgetting Richard Pitt, who already built or in planning.

Indeed the integrates them with physical, emotional, mental, and social needs. variety of organisations willWight be she also gave a warning not to eat year and you have the potential to be a Wales, Hampshire, the Isle of andit others. andGuides replace with a larger modern there will be soon be an Trust officialare Mayvery Fair Girl Buildings Preservation moves from Square being Welsh in 'A Darracott windentry. farm, justused off represented, including Appledore Cube, an American plant inthe It is delivered into avery community from a local church, (Grosvenor Torrington), working very strong 1646 centre and Sheffield and will be rolled out The Town will be filled with structure to include a lift, new toilet and carnival page where you the can keep Child's pleased to announce that long Barnstaple road, was among the first to Christmas inrides, Wales' to a hog veryand insecticides RNLI, Guide Dogs, Northam Lodge, and fish poisons. with people of all ages, backgrounds, those with each any faith orand none.

This service improves year is a valuable across the rest ofrenovate the country by the children’s fun-fair stalls, facilities and much-needed storage and rd up to date with our plans for 2017, and awaited works to and re-open Scottish Dr MacFarlane. be erected in Torridge.

David Rundle Trust, Moon Bears, The Ne xt mee ting: Thursd ay 3 asset to the town.

Dartington’s does not put pressure on you to convert to any particular faith, or to attend any church, end of this year. and more.then to carry out all the admin our Town Hall are and due The to commence download carnival entry forms etc., ofso roast The and scenery and landscape that But ofspace, course there could beina of November, 7.30pm at Thea Plough, Donkey Sanctuary Friends (Crystal) grounds were valuable but does offer to those who asknot a ministry prayer spiritual support.

Calls to 101 will cost 15p per call, th Come and Father Christmas necessary internal 2013.

We have on May 6gone once it’sChildren’s live Orphanage. please givetousthank a like show withoutsee Torrington is best known for is the fine all the unsung heroes subject, ‘The Kitchen Sink’.

Smyrna addition to the route. colleagues The flowerbed at This is a complimentary partnering with professional through irrespective of how long it deliver may last. his Grotto, andbring enter aservice fabulous renovations to North Devon for helping the and share with+ your Facebook Friends. behind the scenes.

I wish I could list all view across the Torridge valley to the Sue Davan NCS’s ‘kitchen team’ will be in action S&G is a vast improvement.

The their referral systems to meet the health needs of the community.

This cost applies to landlines and Torrington Town Traders Raffle, with a this historic building Leader 4 Funding that Batty, allowsSecretary, the first Natasha hillswidely and vales, meadows forests.of Information and contact details will be made available during and the launch into the 21st century. stage of this important renovation to tash.batty@gmail.com However, a screening request has now the service in September.

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Torrington in Bloom Potato Growing Results!

September at RHS Rosemoor: Art, Craft, Food & Drink!

Art Exhibition 2nd to 18th September

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ver 100 of the South West’s most talented artists are involved in this exhibition of naturalistic pictures, prints and cards created using a variety of media. The focus is on gardens and plants as well as landscapes, seascapes and wildlife pictures and the range of images is eclectic in both style and price. All the work exhibited is for sale and the exhibition is stewarded by at least one of the participating artists each day.

Celebrate September Weekends 2nd, 10th & 17th September

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he judges from Britain in Bloom visited Torrington on the 20th July, not the 19th as originally planned (this gave us an extra half-day to run around like headless chickens making final ‘titivations’ to various parts of the town). I can’t say how it went, since the cut-off date for this Crier is two weeks before the visit, and the presentation day is being held at the beginning of October, so you will be waiting some time before you know how we performed.

We will have also completed judging the Best Garden competition this year, too, with more new entries; if you still have not returned your trophies/shields please do so asap.

However, there is one competition for which I can announce the results and that is the school potato growing competition for Year 4 of the Torrington Bluecoat C of E Primary School. There were five pupils who achieved weights of well over a Kilo (2.2lbs). The remainder of the children mostly managed between 400- 800g and a few between 800-950g.

The winners are: 1st - Kyle Baker 1.439Kg 2nd - Cody Gardiner 1.432Kg 3rd - Evie Grills 1.271Kg 4th - Grace Potts 1.268Kg 5th - Maizie Mock 1.119Kg The competition was closer than ever this year with only 6g separating 1st and 2nd place, and only 3g between 3rd and 4th.

There were a total of 52 entries this year, and most managed to grow a good meal’s worth of potatoes. Well done everybody who took part and thanks to Mums, Dads, Grannies, Grandads, too!

Cherry Hammon, Chair, Torrington in Bloom, 01805 625788

Visit craft and art stalls, sample and buy local produce, and join us for handson activities and entertainment in our temporary events village set against the Lower Woodland backdrop. You can see how the autumn harvest is coming along in the Forest Garden, Community Allotments and raised beds.

September Workshops – there are several workshops on offer this month, including: watercolour flowers, collecting, cleaning and sowing seeds, and scented barrel, with ‘meet the brewer’ and beer plants. Visit the website for full information. appreciation sessions; plus celebrate the Real Ale and Cider Weekend 23rd to harvest with displays of produce from the 25th September garden; BBQ and food stalls; plus sample Rosemoor’s fourth Real Ale and and buy delicious wines from Devon and Cider Weekend will feature a range Cornish vineyards; it promises to be a of interesting, unusual and eminently grand day out. quaffable real ales from near and far - Normal garden admission applies to all plus ciders too - all served direct from the events.

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ur Safari Supper on Friday 24th June raised £458.71, many thanks to those who helped, gave food and donations, also to everyone who bought tickets.

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Learn Fun New Skills as a Family This Summer!

Abbeyfield Summer Fete August 20th

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he residents enjoyed a trip out to Westward Ho! at the beginning of July, and tea at The Puffing Billy later in the month.

Our Summer Fete in the garden of Glen Tor, Villa Road is on August 20th, which we hope you will all support. There will be stalls, raffles and other entertainment. It opens at 2.30pm.

We shall be marking International Older People’s Day on Saturday October 1st, with a coffee morning in the lounge of Glen Tor, from 10.30-11.30am. Join us for a cuppa and a piece of cake!

Do you know anyone who might like to find out more about living here, with our friendly and active residents? Why not ring our house manager on 01805 623605 for a chat and perhaps arrange a visit to meet with them and our staff.

RHS Rosemoor Local Produce Show 20th August

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taged in conjunction with Great Torrington Horticultural Society. Enter your home grown produce into Rosemoor’s very own local produce show. Categories for both adults and children, with Rosemoor Gift Shop vouchers as prizes. Pick up a show schedule from Rosemoor or call 01805 626 800. Get growing and join in the fun! From 11.30am, show opens to the public after judging.

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.E.D. - Family Explore Days are a great way for the whole family to have fun, learn some new skills, put them into practice and discover some cool facts about our Devon Woodlands. Each F.E.D. is based around a theme connected with the woodland, delivered by Katy and Vince who own and manage it.

There are three days on offer this summer (see diary listings) ‘Children’s Charcoal Challenge’, ‘Home, Habitat and Hiding’ and ‘Flowers, Forest and Fabric’. Each day includes a forest trail, learning a new skill and a creative activity. Family Explore Days cost £15 per family (2 adults + two children) and booking is essential.

Courage Copse, Umberleigh, is a 15.5 acre working woodland in the Taw Valley, North Devon. Katy and Vince are charcoal makers who also run training courses, workshops and school visits.

W: couragecopse.co.uk, E: office@couragecopse.co.uk, T: 01769 540 446.

Horse Logging Weekend Course 24th-25th September 10am-4pm

Horses are once again playing a vital role in the management of our forests helping to promote bio-diversity and sustainability. Come and experience the tranquillity of these gentle giants in working woodland, Courage Copse, in North Devon. Cost: £160 for the whole weekend or £100 for just Saturday. Lunch and refreshments included. Set in working woodland, Courage Copse, Umberleigh.

Booking essential. Full details online www.couragecopse.co.uk, 07979 521 889, or 01769 540 446.

Bickford Centre Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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reat Torrington’s Bickford Centre in South Street celebrated its 40th anniversary on 30th June. It is an active and thriving centre for the community, providing a haven for rest, socialising and refreshment. It is a free facility for all the over 60s, offering a friendly atmosphere, comfortable seating and lovely tea, coffee and biscuits (at very small cost).

We also host other activities such as a visiting chiropodist and the Sensory Bus. It is a place to discover what’s going on, from the display notices and posters advertising topical local events and items of interest.

Do pay us a visit, we are open daily from 10am and you will be made very welcome.

Get Together Friends, a non-profit making group open to all over 60s, meet here on Tuesdays for their Senior Citizen’s club. This is when members can book and purchase tickets for meals and events (often a film at the Plough Arts Centre).

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Great Torrington Army Cadet Force - Fly Duke of Edinburgh’s Award It sounds a long way off seen.

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ver the past three months, five Great Torrington But please make a diary note amongst our 18 mammals, but the To come and share the things we do cadets have worked hard to master the artofof the adder in our four success The imaginative tote Fly Fishing. reptiles is not popular with some. of all the town’s societies Corporal Trinity Hickford, Lance Corporal Karla ApartPitcher, from occasional meetings with their commitment for their roles Lance Corporal Molly Hodge, Lance Corporalwasp Daniel Lobb we know little about our nests, Parkinson’s, and caring and Cadet Tyler Bolt took on the challengeinsect to complete population together with other Alarms and Football goals Common News the skills section of the Duke of Edinburgh’sinvertebrates,.

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Golf and Exhibitions On The Common we have Under the supervision of Captain Trevor CookEspecially (Retired) interesting would be a Societies for youth identified over 300 species of wild of our ponds and streams, they learnt all the various skills neededsurvey to become And many more, all so worthwhile flowers. There must be some we types this of would proficient fly fishermen; these that included rods,also provide information Truly I say, forsooth have lines, missed, but to their regarding water quality and pollution. reels, casting, fliesdue and environment.

7 for 7.30 prominence when flowering, the list I know that Torrington Junior School As part of the course the five cadets spent a Saturday Wednesday, December 7 must be fairly complete. usedto tie to aregularly go stream afternoon learning fly tying, where each cadetpupils managed small selection Torridge Vale Social Club The Tree Trail contains 52 kinds dipping.

Other schools must Enjoy a bit of local heaven. of flies ready for the final lesson, being a day’s fishing at Simpsons Valley trout have of native trees and we have 21 used the fine habitats to explore the VJT fishery near Holsworthy. introduced species on other parts of ecology of their the area. we have The cadets had a good day at Simpsons, trying out newly Can acquired The Common. We know of 40 your discoveries please? skills to outwit the trout, unfortunately the trout had their own game plan, and In Remembrance different grasses, 11 sedges, nine Michael despite their best efforts only one trout was landed successfully all day.Collingham Lord Ponsonby was an absolute rushes and 15 ferns. We do however The only trout was caught by Corporal Hickford, who cooked it for her father tartar who made his servants live an have much more limited knowledge absolute dog's life. His harshest on Father’s Day. We are currently planning another day at Simpsons, and about other types of plant. A list and treatment was reserved for his faithful hopefully timeisthey will be more our Commandant, who is also guide tothis fungi underway, but successful, any butler Whibble. It was “Whibble get my aadditional fly fisherman, is looking to join us for this event. information would be boots off!” “Whibble, get me a whisky!''

The cadets would like toareas thanksuch SMI Gallagher for driving the minibus, without welcome – as in other as Whibble this and Whibble that, all day his help the day at Simpsons would have been difficult, also thanks to Paul at mosses, liverworts and lichens. long. One evening his lordship came Simpsons fishery for his assistance in setting the day up and the offer to Our Trout diversity home from his club after a particularly use rods if needed.

Torrington Amateur Athletic Club’s of their butterflies is lavish dinner and barked, “Whibble, run Pictured: cadets of capturing their first fish. Race The on Christmas Caper well known, withcelebrating the successannual me a bath!” In due course he slipped th December 2011, starts at Sunday picture was species taken by SMI Gallagher, Corps of Drums18 Detachment.

30 gently into the soapy water. Feeling the 11am. Registration begins at 9.30am described. after-effects of his dinner, he passed Army Cadet Force and Royal British Legion Affiliation Parade & at Torrington Rugby Club Especially wind in a manner reminiscent of an Service See torringtonaac.org for further Icelandic geyser and promptly fell welcome are the th On Sunday 19 June 2016 a parade anddetails. service of The Royal British Legion - Great was held to celebrate the unification sleep. Just then the door burst open Fritillaries, but the Torrington Branch and Great Torrington Army Cadet Force. and there Whibble stood, to attention, High Brown has VIPs who attended this prestigious event included Together the Chairman for the Royal British Devon, The His Mayor of Great Again withLegion a hotofwater bottle.

Lordship not been recorded for ten years.

Torrington, Mrs Margaret Brown, and The Commandant of Devon Army Cadet Force, Colonel Ashley Fulford OBE.I didn't ring It’s that time the year again exploded, “Get out man, Eighty kinds of birds come and go, For you of to remember The picture shows Mr Sidney Adams Chairman Royal British Legion - Great Torrington Branch and I don't want and you, Lieutenant go away”. Matthew “I beg and as with national trends, some of “Torrington Together” Sanders, Detachment Commander of Great Torrington Army Cadet Force exchanging the affiliation certificates. to differ sir, my hearing is perfect.

I these are becoming more rarely th the 7Friday of December distinctly heard you say, about a of Great Torrington Army Cadet Force meetsOn every evening 7-9.30pm at the Detachment Hut, which is inwhat the grounds Great Torrington School. Young people aged between 12-18 years of age are more than welcome. If you’re interested in joining, or for further information on what the Army Cadet Force can offer, please feel free to contact Lieutenant Matthew Sanders.

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Parish Hall every Tues 10.30-12.30pm Thursday 4th £1.50 inc tea & coffee Sylvie 01805 601485 Plough Music: Manran (Folk) 8pm Food Bank 10am-12pm every Tues @ * News * Events * Clubs * Announcements * News * Events * Clubs * Announcements Plough Workshops every Thursday: * Baptist Church Sapta Dance 11am 2:30pm; Tai Chi A Listing of Community, Social and Guides at the Torrington It’sTorrington time to spring clean cupboards Church, the Village Hall and (first 2-3pm.

Writers Group 7:30-9pm Fundraising Events in the Torrington 1st Rugby Club Tues 7-8.30pm Lindain and let anyevery jumble help raise funds Churchyard.

Thursday of the month), Life Drawing and Surrounding District Areas.

Masterson 623212 Sessions 7:30pm-9pm support of01805 the hall and church.

Club for 11+ 5-7pm @High FRITHELSTOCKSTONE To place an entry in the diary, please either Youth Tai Chi 12 -1pm and 1-2pm for beginners The sale will start at 2pm and the Bickington Community Centre email torrington.crier@gmail.com, call orNew those Bus requiring a seat every Thursday, Shelter usual selection of delicious homeBadminton Club every Tues 7-8pm th 01805 603152, or write your entry in the Torrington Hospital.

TorrAge Well made cakes and refreshments will be On Tuesday 26 MarchAgeing 2013, the Juniors, Adults 8-9pm @ High Bickington diary on the Library counter.

01805 622666 available throughout. bus shelter that Frithelstockstone has Community Centre 01769 561387 Pannier General Market every Thurs patiently awaited for many decades, Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Club 8am–5pm Annual Parish Meeting Welcome to the new Parish News training 6.30-7.30pm juniors age 8-11, finally installed.

Stwas Michael’s Church 10.30am Said Mass section of The Crier. We have The annual 7-8.30pm ladiesparish boxfit meeting will be Its provision has 11am-1pm been madeCoffee possible in St Jame’s Chapel. th received funding from Devon held on Monday 13 May at 7pm in the every by kind donations from Councillor Sam Thurs Wednesday 3rd Monday 1stand Torridge District County Council village hall. Village organisations have Short Mat Bowls 2-4pm every Thurs @ Robinson (Devon County Council) and Plough Films: Alice Through the Looking Plough Film: Me Before You 8pm Council in conjunction with(12A) Beaford been invited to attend and participate High Bickington Community Centre Councillor Philip Pennington (Torridge Glass (PG) 3pm; Tales of tales (15) 8pm Plough Workshops every Monday: Yoga and Little Torrington Parish in the meeting.

The council will Wendy’s Fitness for Lifeofclasses District Council), both whom at the Singing for health, forparish older people, 6:30pm - 8pm; Folk Orchestra 7pm - 9pm Councils, to enable us to provide Hall Gasfrom Lane 07787 607 322of present the latest information on phase Scout those with dementia and their carers. contributed their allocation Short Mat Bowls 2-4pm every Mon @ Slimming World Torrington Rugby Club this space.

Please send any news 3 of the parish local plan.

Parishioners Conversation at 10.30am, singing begins at Locality Funds.

High Bickington Community Centre every Thurs at 5.30 & 7.30pm Norah 07789 to torrington.crier@gmail.com, call & will have an opportunity to Hospital. offer their£1 11am, Torrington Community Torrington Silver Band practice Mon The shelter was supplied and 01805 603152@orHowe drop Concert in to theHall Nick donation views on the plan. For details call 01805 632166 per session.

Weds 8-9.30pm erected by GoShelters of Southport, Toddler Group 9.30-11am every Thurs @ 622666 or Julia Hadley 01409 281708.

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High Bickington Community Centre Social Bridge Group Plough Workshops every Wednesday: Cash Bingo TVSC 7.30pm every Mon Writers Poets & Listeners 7.30pm Adult English 6:30-8:30pm; There areClass a number of peopleLatin whofor Torridge Gingerbread Group, every HUNTSHAW Conservative Club Beginners 7-8pm; Tai Chi 7:30pm 9pm  BEAFORD are interested in starting a social Mon, 10-12 noon, Bluecoat Centre, email: Fundraising LunchEvery Thursday Craft Group, UK Torridge Branchothers monthly Torrington torridgegingerbreadgroup@outlook.com or Parkinson’s bridge group and will welcome th Church Hall £2 inc New Toddler Group 1-4pm Methodist Sunday 12 May - Fundraising two coffee morning every 1st Wed of the find us on Facebook. with a similar interest. If anybody refreshments, Jeanne Singleton 01805 Caterpillars is the name of a newClub month course lunch and coffee for Huntshaw 10.30am-12.30pm @ Phase 1 Torrington Police Amateur Boxing would like to join, it doesn't matter group meeting between 9.30-11.30am Room, Ethelwynne Brown Close, 622650 Parish Church at Jenny Staines' Pound training, above TVSC, 6.30-7.30pm juniors Common whether you are a total beginner or a Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Club on Tuesdays in the Village Hall East the Water Bideford age 11+ 7.15-9pm seniors.

House Barn, Huntshaw,Torrington, more experienced player, come along training 6.30-7.30pm juniors age 8-11, kitchen. club After every dropping off your children Running Monday (except Bank Free English Course for Adults every EX38 7HH at 12.30pm.

Ticket entry 7-8.30pm ladies boxfit and join the group.

Please contact Ian Weds 6-8pm @ The Fire Station.Basics Holidays) 6.15pm meet at GTSwith gympreat schoolatwhy not come along only £12.

Telephone 01805 624490 Tarka Valley Railway.

Volunteers meet Joan Lovellqualification. on 01805 603256. ororL2(GCSE=) Rosemary school children, grandma and even asapThursday as limited places. every from 9am till about 3pm at Tuesday 2nd Dymond 01237 472462 uncle forWalk a cuppa andmeet a chat.

The Torrington Station (the Puffing Billy), unless Torridge & Talk, @ Sydney Langtree Reunites Netball Club High BUCKLAND BREWER MERTON group, organised by Clare Heard and weather is appalling. Variety of tasks. All House Car Park, 10.30, 01237 421528 5 training (sch yrs 3-6) 6-7pm, Juniors Shelly Nymmo, is openWorkshop to everyone Plant Sale welcome.

07881 905 260. Vehicle Vintage & Classic Plough events: Drama for 5-11 (sch yrs 7-9) every Weds 7-8pm, Seniors £1.50 perNT) family. yrand oldscosts (Castle Drogo 3:45pm-4:45pm; 8-9.30pm) Plant sale on Saturday 11thhall.

May from Friday @ Torrington sports Visit Rally &5th Summer Fayre Films: Alice Through the Looking Glass th www.langtreereunites.hitsnetball.co.uk 10am–3pm and Sunday 12th May Plough Films: The 2013 Secret11am–5pm Life of Pets (U) Jumble Sale Sunday 5 May (PG) 3pm; Learning to Drive (15) 8pm.

Torrington Police Amateur 11am –3pm on the VillageBoxing Green Club 2pm; The Nice Guys (15)great 8pm family day Come along to this Beaford VillageHeartbreak Hall committee, Open Air Theatre Productions training 6.30-8pm carded boxers Plough Music: The Searchers (Devon a Safari Lunch out with lots going on for everyone, present: Ratburger (Castle NT) 5pm Running along with St George andDrogo All Saints club every Hall, Bideford) 8pm th Wednesday at On Sunday 12 May from 12.30pm perfect way to end May Fair Week!

Plough Workshops every Tues: Yoga Parochial Church Council will be 6.15pm meet at GTS gym Plough Exhibition until 3rd Sept Helen 2:30-4pm; Adults balletever 6:30-7:30pm; at the Training Methodist6.30-8.30pm Chapel, tickets £7 Entrance: £2, U16’s £1, U5s free.

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Ploughcappella Enid Booth (01237 451655) us on the A3868.30am between Stfrom Michael’s Church 10.30am Masswith (Book StFind jumble sales in7:30-9pm the hall on 11th May. Michael’s Church Said Mass in Hobbies Arts & Crafts Group Langtree ofproceeds Common for Prayer) Every Wed. the Methodist and Parish Torrington and Hatherleigh. EX20

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St Jame’s Chapel every Friday Plough Workshops every Friday: Sarah Anne Westcott School of Dance 3:307:30pm Pannier Market every Fri 8am-5pm English Folk Dancing 8pm every Fri @ Northam Village Hall with Bideford Ceilidh Club. Info John 01237 476632 Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Club training 6.30-7.30pm juniors age 11+, 7.15-9pm seniors Little Otters Baby & Toddler Group, Merton every Friday, 9am-11.30am, at The Clinton Hall, Merton

Saturday 6th

Plough Films: The Secret Life of Pets (U) 11am; When Marnie was There (U) 3pm; Me Before You (12A) 5:30pm; The Nice Guys (15) 8pm Plough Open Air Theatre: Illyria: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ (Badock Gardens, Holsworthy) 7pm Breakfast rolls, coffee and cake 10am to noon, meat raffle, 1st prize £25, 2nd prize £15, takeaway available. In aid of Weare Giffard Village hall refurb/rebuild.

Plough Workshops every Saturday: Plough Junior Jazz 11am - 1pm; Plough Youth Theatre 9:45am - 5:15pm Torridgeside Saturday Football Fun Club - 10am - 11am in the Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School MUGA. Every Saturday.

Pannier General Market every Sat 10am– 4pm Food Bank 10am-12pm every Sat @ Castle Hill, (1st floor) Torrington Junior Golf Training every Sat 9-10am @ Libbaton Golf Club Dolton Weight Loss Group every Sat 9.30-10.30 village hall. Contact Mary (01805 804421) or Emma (01805 603999).

Village Hall 3 - 6pm In aid of The North Devon Hospice & Hall funds Plough Events: Drama Workshop for 5-11 yr olds (Northam Lodge, Bideford) 2.45pm; Films: Me Before You (12A) 3pm; When Marnie was There (U) 5:30pm; Tales of Tales (15) 8pm; Open Air Theatre Boxtree Productions: ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (Northam Lodge) 4pm Catholic Church of the Holy Family – Mass every Sun 9.15am St. Michael’s Church 9am Choir Practice,10am Sung Mass Ignatius Sunday Club in upper room, every Sunday Torrington Methodist Church 10.30am Vivienne Sheriff 6.30pm Rev Ken Morgan Holy Communion Grosvenor Church Torrington, Bluecoat Junior School 4pm, exciting children’s programme, refreshments at 5pm. Tim 07798670754. Every Sunday.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints meet @ Bideford College Abbotsham Rd, Bideford Sunday Sacrament service at 10-11am Sunday Brunch (Grosvenor Torrington Church) Every 1st Sunday 10.30am 12noon Bluecoat School Hall. Food and fun for all the family! Tim Gilbert 07798 670 754 Car Boot Sale Tesco Rose Lane. Every Sunday 10am - 2pm cars £5 - vans £7.

Sellers 9am. Maureen Beauchamp 07999 445 489. Fundraising for Diabetes UK.

Monday 8th

F.E.D. Family Explore Day Home, Habitate and Hiding, Courage Copse, Umberleigh 10am - 2pm Booking essential 07979 521889 Plough Film: When Marnie was There (U) 5pm

Tuesday 9th

Plough Events: Drama Workshop 8-16 yrs 10am-4pm each day; Opera Commons Car Boots. Every Sunday Old Live via Satellite: Beatrice et Benedict Bowling Green from 8am to 12noon (sellers (Glyndebourne) 6:30pm; Open Air Theatre from 7:30) until 25 September The Festival Players: ‘Hamlet’ by William Creams Teas/High Teas at Monkleigh Shakespeare (Hartland Abbey) 7pm

Sunday 7th

LIttle Torrington WI meet 7pm Torrington Station, Tree Walk on the Commons

Wednesday 10th

F.E.D. Family Explore Day Forests, Flowers and Fabric Courage Copse, Umberleigh 10am - 2pm Booking essential 07979 521889 Plough Film: Fire at Sea (12A) 8pm

Thursday 11th

Plough Events: Films The Secret Life of Pets (U) 5pm; Absolutely Fabulous 8pm; Open Air Theatre Box Tree Productions: ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ (Castle Hill, Filleigh) 6pm; Open Mouth Music & Poetry Night (A Gallery Gig) 8pm

Friday 12th

Plough Film: Brown Willy (15) 8pm Art on Friday – The Plough 10.30am2.30pm ‘Interpretation’. New members welcome - contact Hazel: 01805 623757

Saturday 13th

Get Together Friends: Table Top Sale from 10am at Torridge Vale Social Club.

Plough Events: Open Air Theatre ‘The Tempest’ by William Shakespeare (Manor Green, Lynmouth) 7pm; Film Absolutely Fabulous 8pm Taddiport Tea Dance 2-4pm Doug 01805 622648 Beryl 01805 624294 all welcome

Sunday 14th

Cream tea in aid of Weare Giffard Village hall refurb/rebuild, 2.30 to 5.30pm in the village hall.

Plough Open Air Theatre Heartbreak Productions: ‘Murder on the Terrace’ (The Vicarage garden, Torrington) 7pm Torrington Methodist Church 10.30am LA 6.30pm Rev Ken Morgan

Monday 15th

Plough Films: Absolutely Fabulous 5pm; The Colony (18) 8pm

Tuesday 16th

Plough Music: Guy Davis (Blues) 8pm ‘Hearing Loss Support Group’ Social

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TORRIDGE COMMUNITY MINIBUS SERVICES Run by Ilfracombe & District Community Transport

Ring and Ride services operate in the following areas: Mondays from Westward Ho! and Bideford Tuesdays Torrington Wednesdays from Hartland Thursdays High Bickington and south of the area.

‘Going Out and About’ Club runs on Fridays

Further details from: Karl Williams 01271 549680 group for the hard of hearing. 2pm @ The Buckland Brewer Bickford Centre. 01271 373236 Torridge Walk & Talk, meet @ Puffing Billy Monday 22nd Plough Films: The BFG (PG) 3 & 7pm Car Park, 10.30, 01237 421528

Wednesday 17th

Plough Events: Drama Workshop for 5-12yrs (Hartland Abbey)3:45-4:45pm; Open Air Theatre Heartbreak Productions: ‘Ratburger’ by David Walliams (Hartland Abbey) 5pm; Film Ivan’s Childhood (12A) 8pm Singing for health, for older people, those with dementia and their carers.

Conversation at 10.30am, singing at 11am, Torrington Community Hospital. £1 donation per session. 01805 622666 or Julia Hadley 01409 281708.

Cribbage pairs comp, Torrington Arms 8pm

Thursday 18th

Plough Events: Drama A Play in a Day for 5-12 yr olds: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with Sophie Evans 10am-4pm; Pre-show Drama Workshop for 5-12 yr olds (RHS Rosemoor) 3:45pm-4:45pm; Open Air Theatre Heartbreak Productions: ‘Ratburger’ by David Walliams (RHS Rosemoor) 5pm; Films Versus: the Life and Films of Ken Loach (12A) 6pm; Where to Invade Next? (15) 8pm

Tuesday 23rd

Plough Films: The BFG (PG) 2 & 5pm; The Neon Demon (18) 8pm

Wednesday 24th

F.E.D. Family Explore Day Children’s Charcoal Challenge Courage Copse, Umberleigh 10am-2pm Booking essential 07979 521889 Plough Open Air Theatre Illyria: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by William Shakespeare (Hartland Abbey) 7pm; Film Men & Chicken (15) 8pm

Thursday 25th

Plough Film: The BFG (PG) 3pm Probus Club meets at the Black Horse, High Street, Torrington, 10am. Every fourth Thursday.

Bingo at St Giles Parish Hall, eyes down at 7.30pm, last Thursday of the month

Friday 26th

F.E.D. Family Explore Day Home, Habitate and Hiding, Courage Copse, Umberleigh 10am - 2pm Booking essential 07979 521889 Plough Music: Wildwood Kiln (Folk) + Support Kiera Osment 8pm Friday 19th Plough Music: The Producers (Blues) 8pm Art on Friday The Plough 10.30am2.30pm ‘Abstract’ contact Hazel: 01805 Saturday 20th 623757 Northam Lodge’s Charity Car Boot Sale, Skern Lodge. Sellers from 11am, £5, Saturday 27th Torrington Senior Citizens Association: buyers 1pm & £1 per car.

Coffee Morning at Torridge Vale Social Plough Events: Films: The BFG (PG) Club 10-12am. Various stalls and raffle.

11am & 3pm; The Colony (15) 8pm; Plough Films: Ice Age: Collision Course Elevation 593 Music Festival Cranford (U)11am & 2pm; The Legend of Tarzan Cross Farm 1pm to midnight Abbeyfield Garden Party & Fete Glen Tor (12A) 5pm; Ghostbusters 7:30pm

Sunday 21st

Plough Films: The BFG (PG) 3pm; The Neon Demon (18) 8pm Torrington Methodist Church 10.30am Nancy Hall-Tomkin, 7pm United Service

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Sunday 28th

Cream tea in aid of Weare Giffard Village hall refurb/rebuild, 2.30 to 5.30pm in the village hall.

Plough Films: Ghostbusters 4pm; The

Legend of Tarzan (12A) 7pm Torrington Methodist Church 10.30am Rev Ken Morgan Baptism, 6.30pm Rev Ken Morgan

Monday 29th

Plough Open Air Theatre ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ by Oscar Wilde Hartland Abbey 5pm

Tuesday 30th

Plough Films: Ghostbusters 3pm; The Legend of Tarzan (12A) 7pm Torridge Walk & Talk, meet @ Dartington Crystal Car Park, 10.30, 01237 421528

Wednesday 31st

Plough Films: Ice Age: Collision Course (U) 3pm; The Mafia Kills only in Summertime (15) 8pm

September For regular events please see first week in August diary.

Friday 2nd

Plough Film Star Trek Beyond 8pm

Saturday 3rd

Breakfast rolls, coffee and cake 10am to noon, meat raffle, 1st prize £25, 2nd prize £15, takeaway available. In aid of Weare Giffard Village hall refurb/rebuild.

Plough Events: Film ChickLit 8pm; Music Jan Ponsford & Frances Knight (A Gallery Gig) 8:15pm

Sunday 4th

Plough Films: Thelma & Louise 5pm; ChickLit 8pm

Monday 5th

1st Torrington Rainbows at Torrington Rugby Club every Mon term time 6.157.15pm Emma Keil emmakeil@talktalk.net.

1st Torrington Brownies at Torrington Baptist Hall every Mon term time 6pm-

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Windows - Doors - Conservatories Cladding - Fascias - Soffits & Gutterings All aspects uPVC, wood, aluminium & glass 07968 472972 01769 560655 aw.windows@hotmail.co.uk 7.30pm Kathryn Masterson 01805 623212 1st Torrington Scout Group at Scout Hall every Mon term time 7.30-9pm Peter 01409 281246

622648 Beryl 01805 624294

Plough Open Air theatre: Miracle Theatre: The Magnificent Three The Vicarage Garden Torrington 7pm Beaford Brownies Beaford School 6pm till 7.30pm Bridget Wade on 07830 797 050 email beafordbrownies@outlook.com 1st Torrington Guides at Torrington Rugby Club every Tues 7-8.30pm Linda Masterson 01805 623212 1st Torrington Beavers and Cubs at Scout Hut, Tuesdays during term time 5.30pm - 7pm, Fran Ashton 01409 281246.

Plough Film: Jason Bourne (12A) 8pm Little Torrington WI Victory Hall meeting 7.30pm, home made preserves demo.

Torridge Walk & Talk, meet @ Sydney House Car Park, 10.30, 01237 421528

Tuesday 6th

Wednesday 7th

Singing for health, for older people, those with dementia and their carers.

Conversation at 10.30am, singing at 11am, Torrington Community Hospital. £1 donation per session. Call 01805 622666 or Julia Hadley 01409 281708.

Plough Film: The Wait (TBC) 8pm 3rd Torrington Brownies at Torrington Baptist Hall, every Wed term time 6.30-8pm Shirley Lee 01805 625965

Thursday 8th

Plough Events: Film Star Trek Beyond 8pm; Workshop: Open Mouth Music & Poetry 8pm (every second Thursday)

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Friday 9th

Sunday 11th

Plough Film: Barry Lyndon 3pm

Tuesday 13th

Wednesday 14th

Plough Film: Summertime/Cosmos (15) (TBC) 8pm Gt. Torrington WI Torrington Museum.

Thursday 15th

Art on Friday Acrylic Workshop with Teresa Tanner at The Plough. Contact Hazel: 01805 623757 Plough Music: O’Hooley and Tidow (Folk) 8pm

Friday 16th

Plough Events: Film Jason Bourne (12A) 8pm; Music Debbie O’Shea 8:15pm

Saturday 17th

donation per session. For details call 01805 622666 or Julia Hadley 01409 281708.

Plough Film: The Childhood of a Leader (TBC) 8pm Royal British Legion Conservative Club 7pm Cribbage pairs comp, Torrington Arms 8pm

Thursday 22nd

Plough Music: Gaga 8pm Probus Club meets at the Black Horse, High Street, Torrington, 10am.

Bingo at St Giles Parish Hall,7.30pm

Friday 23rd

Art on Friday – twice a month at The Plough 10.30am-2.30pm ‘Acrylics’ Hazel: 01805 623757 Plough Music: Buddy Holly and The Cricketers 8pm

Saturday 24th

Plough Music: Peggy Seeger and special guest Sam Gleaves 8pm

Sunday 25th

Plough Talk: Afternoon Tea with Charlotte Green: The News is Read 4pm

Plough Music: An intimate evening with Jo Tuesday 27th Harman (Duo) 8pm Torridge Walk & Talk, meet @ Puffing Billy Car Park, 10.30, contact 01237 421528 Sunday 18th Plough Films: The Carer (TBC); Nine Lives (TBC)

Wednesday 28th

May Fair & Carnival Committee- AGM 7pm- Methodist Church Meeting Room Plough Film: Nine Lives (TBC) 8pm ‘Hearing Loss Support Group’ Social group for the hard of hearing 2pm @ The Bickford Centre. Call 01271 373236

Thursday 29th

Tuesday 20th

Plough Exhibition until 1st October Richard Meyer & Eilean Eland “Unquiet Life” Wednesday 21st Art on Friday The Plough 10.30amGreat Torrington & District CDT & 2.30pm ‘Free Choice of Subject & Medium’. Genesis (Great Torrington) AGM Hazel: 01805 623757 7 for 7.30pm, Castle Hill, South Street.

Singing for health, for older people, Saturday 10th those with dementia and their carers.

Plough Music: James Taylor Story 8pm Conversation at 10.30am, singing begins at Taddiport Tea Dance 2-4pm Doug 01805 11am, Torrington Community Hospital. £1

Plough Live by Satellite: RSC Live Cymbeline 7pm Plough Events: Music/Spoken Word: A Retro Musical Soiree (A Gallery Gig) 8:15pm; Film David Brent: Life on the Road (TBC) 8pm

Friday 30th

Quiz Night at the Torrington Arms 7.30pm. Teams up to six, £5 pp book with John 01805 603394 or Christine 01805 624030. All profits to the library.

Plough Music: Voodoo Room (Hendrix/ Cream tribute) 8pm

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e welcome everyone to our summer fete on August 29th, Bank Holiday Monday. Come along to Little Torrington and enjoy our famous BBQ, craft, plant and food stalls, entertainment, family fun activities and dog show. Free entry, plenty of car parking too! All profits to support the repair of St. Giles Church.

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iral/ Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (V/RHD) is an infectious viral disease that attacks and causes massive haemorrhaging of the internal organs of rabbits. VHD has a very short incubation period of up to 48 hours.

Symptoms may include a loss of appetite, lethargy, a high fever or spasms but sadly most commonly sudden death.

VHD is often a very swift and sudden killer, giving little or no warning. Rabbits may die without showing any symptoms at all. Rabbits who do survive this disease are carriers and shed the virus for at least 42 days after. Unfortunately there is no known cure for VHD. How it is spread. VHD can be spread via direct contact between rabbits but also via indirect contact by people, rodents, clothing or objects.

Myxomatosis is caused by the myxoma virus, normally the first signs of infection are puffy, fluid filled swellings around the head and face. If left untreated, a rabbit’s symptoms will grow progressively worse causing painful skin irritation, lethargy and blindness. Ultimately, a severely infected rabbit will stop eating and drinking and may succumb to secondary lung infection.

How it is spread. Myxomatosis is commonly spread by fleas and other biting insects and but can also be transmitted by direct contact with other infected rabbits.

The virus incubation period may last up to two weeks after infection, so you may notice changes in your rabbit’s behaviour or appetite before you notice other signs.

Symptoms may appear gradually and can be mistaken for respiratory tract infection, pasteurella or conjunctivitis.

Myxomatosis is not immediately fatal: some rabbits can survive for months whilst infected, but will prove fatal for many within 12 days. Recovery is sometimes possible with intensive care. However, myxomatosis can be a very prolonged and extremely unpleasant disease and euthanasia is generally recommended.

So what CAN we do? The importance of vaccination...

By vaccinating your rabbit you are giving them the best chance of defence against these awful diseases. The vaccination like all vaccines, works by ‘teaching’ the immune system (the body’s natural defences) how to defend itself against a disease. It contains a weakened strain of the myxoma virus which has been genetically modified so that it can produce a protein of the RHD virus. When it is given to rabbits the immune system recognises the myxoma and RHD materials as ‘foreign’ and makes antibodies against them. In the future, if the rabbits are exposed to any of the viruses, the immune system will be able to respond more quickly.

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Where Was Torrington’s Old Cinema?

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he old cinema was a small building evenings. in Church Lane, which runs from Local people who were Whites Lane round the back of the children in the 1950s often old infants’ school into the churchyard. It used to go to the cinema had been converted from a building on the for entertainment (and site of an old tannery. After many years of some remember being providing entertainment for the people of thrown out for mucking Torrington, it closed and became used as about!). Two films a week a bingo hall. Then it stood derelict for a would be shown; one on while and was finally knocked down when Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Tannery Row was built. a different one on Thursday, Friday and Elderly Torrington people who were Saturday. At that time it cost ‘half a crown’ children in the 1920s and 1930s or 2/6 (12½p) at the back, 1/6 in the remember going to see films there. Every middle, 1/- further forward and 7d (about year the Mayor 3p) at the front. Dick “... and Fred Stapleton was the and Mayoress Long was in charge used to treat the projectionist. The films would often and used to make schoolchildren to break down and Fred would take his own ice-lollies a film just before with a stick in an himself off to the pub!”

Christmas and, as egg cup, and Fred they came out, they would each be given Stapleton was the projectionist. The films an orange and a toffee. They particularly would often break down and Fred would remembered Mr Harold Vincent, manager take himself off to the pub! of the glove factory, who lived up Villa The cinema closed in May 1964 (the Road and was Mayor in 1926, as being a last film to be shown was Elvis Presley nice man who ‘gived us sweets’. in ‘GI Blues’) and, like so many cinemas In the 1930s a Mr Long and his son, across the country, it became a bingo Rex, were in charge of the cinema. Rex hall. Women in full make-up and wearing did the film projection. Mrs Long was at their best clothes would be dropped off the cash desk. Prices ranged from 4d by their husbands at the end of Church to 6d (6d = 2½p) for children and 6d to Lane, looking forward to their weekly 1/- (1 shilling = 5p) for adults. Cinema entertainment. When that activity in turn audiences, especially during the day fell out of favour, the building remained when lots of children enjoyed the films, closed, becoming ever more dilapidated. were generally noisy and, ‘if we got too Eventually, it was demolished to make noisy, Mr Long would chuck out the worst way for the building of Tannery Row, offenders.’ The seat at the rear of the which was completed in 2006. cinema, which could accommodate about These days, films can be seen at the six people, was leather and made from Plough Arts Centre. the old back seat of a ‘charabanc’ and Moira Brewer, an extract from mostly used by courting couples in the Torrington Uncovered

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he 89th annual show of the Dolton & Dowland Horticultural Society will be open to the public at 2.15pm on Saturday 13th August, with an entry fee for adults of 50p and children for free. Exhibits, usually in excess of 550, include: vegetables, fruit, flowers, floral art, bread, cakes, pastries, preserves, wine, handicrafts, paintings, photography and children’s classes. The afternoon is one of fun and games with skittles, ice cream, hoop-la and cream teas with the presentation of winners’ prizes commencing at 4.45pm.

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Classes will run for 8 weeks at a cost of £6 per person per class, or £40 for all eight classes upfront. It’s not too late!

Latin dances will include: Salsa, Samba, Rumba, Cha Cha and Jive with social variations taught for each dance.

Ballroom will include: Waltz, Foxtrot, Rhythm foxtrot, Viennese Waltz and a sequence dance, the Box Tango.

Classes will be taught by Glenn Allen, a professional dance teacher from Australia now living in Petrockstowe.

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In July, Theresa came along and got everyone singing and in August Julia is running a singing for health session. At the September session we are looking forward to a presentation by Dr Jamie Short, who is a Senior Psychologist at Barnstaple Hospital.

The memory café enables people with dementia/memory loss and their families/ carers to get peer support from others who have the same difficulties.

Peer support promotes self-care, independence, well-being and choice.

The cafe enables people to meet regularly with others and provides an informal environment for receiving information about dementia/memory loss, gives practical tips about coping with dementia, provides a social network and a forum where advice can be given by health and social care professionals. It also offers emotional support and reduces social isolation.

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ibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and changes in temperature. Cognitive is a poorly understood but impairment (FibroFog) is common with increasingly recognised condition, symptoms of poor short term memory, characterised by muscle and nerve pain, difficulties with concentration and sleep sleep disturbance and fatigue. The name disorders. Sleep patterns are interrupted itself derives from ‘fibro’ (tendons, tissues possibly due to depleted levels of essential and ligaments) ‘my’ (muscles) and ‘algia’ neurotransmitters which regulate mood meaning pain, and it is believed that as and sleep. The lack of much-needed many as 1 in 25 people may be sufferers. restorative sleep plays a role in the Most commonly diagnosed in women, depleted levels of serotonin and vital typically the symptoms are unpredictable chemicals in the brain needed to stabilise and vary from day to day. mood, restore and repair the body. Low The symptoms of chronic pain may levels often result in anxiety, depression, be ongoing for “...sharing your experiences with poor digestive and some, whilst others health, other sufferers is both reassuring general report that flare hence creating and resourceful.” ups are triggered a vicious cycle under certain circumstances such as of fatigue and further flare ups of the temperature change, physical exertion, condition. anxiety, environmental factors and Treatments vary as much as the hormonal changes, but the exact cause symptoms do from one individual to of FMS is unknown. What is known so the next, what works for one may not far is that it is neither an auto-immune or for another. Results of pain relief may inflammatory disease and does not cause fluctuate as symptoms unfold and change degeneration or long lasting progressive over time. It is therefore very much a damage to the body. No one knows exactly self-managed condition, with the help of what causes the condition, diagnosis is various medications when needed, natural of exclusions, eliminating possible likely remedies, physiotherapy, counselling, causes of the many varied symptoms. It gentle exercise and a healthy lifestyle. is generally believed that the onset may Making others understand the complexity be triggered by a physical or emotional of the condition, the stigma attached to trauma affecting the central nervous fibromyalgia and lack of local support, is system and causing pain receptors to a challenge in itself. become overactive; pain with no apparent Remaining positive is upmost and injury to cause it. Some believe it may be support is vital; sharing your experiences following a viral infection, or that it’s a with other sufferers is both reassuring and predisposition, the verdict is still out and resourceful. If you feel that being involved research continues as does for a cure. with a new friendly, local support group in As well as nerve and muscular pain, the Torridge area, email fibronorthdevon@ other symptoms include IBS, headaches gmail.com or join the group on Facebook, and increased sensitivity to noise, light Fibro Support North Devon.

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In the lane outside, several High been a rose Cinema or two, plus potherbs and Gig improved them, then turned their Monday 8th Bickington head Rosemoor.

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One acre plantswoman’s garden, with areas including; Japanese garden with tea house, koi carp pond and cascading stream, tropical garden with exotic shrubs and perennials, herbaceous borders with unusual plants and shrubs, bog garden, duck pond and more. Large collection of rare and unusual plants.

Open Sunday 21st August (2 - 6pm). Admission £4, children free. Cream teas, wheelchair access, dogs welcome on leads.

Visitors also welcome by arrangement until August, minimum of three days’ notice required. This garden also makes a donation to N Devon Animal Ambulance.

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here were 88 entries for Bideford Town Band’s 26th annual solo and quartet contest held last Saturday at Kingsley School in Bideford. With entrants coming from all over the South West and Wales, Shebbear College was well represented with four players performing solos, duets and a quartet, under the guidance of Mr Adrian Edwards, the College brass music teacher.

Harrison Mitchell, Samuel Odlin, Archie Boycott and Jessica Alexander all played solos in their relevant age groups, with Samuel being awarded 4th prize in his class of 16 players, just being beaten from 3rd place by half a point.

The best result of the day came in the Junior Quartet class when Archie, Samuel and Jessica were joined by Alex Cole from Hatherleigh School to play ‘The Pirates of Penzance’. After much deliberation from the adjudicator they were awarded 2nd place, just behind a quartet from Upper Rhondda! Samuel Odlin, on trombone, was awarded a special award for the best player in the quartet class and carried off an impressive shield as his prize. Well done to all involved!

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Torrington Museum aims to showcase a little bit of everything that makes Torrington Great. We have far more fascinating exhibits than we currently have room to display, but we think you’ll love the current selection.

From early archaeological finds to artefacts that call to mind our rich agricultural past, to gloving machines that still work perfectly and memorabilia from Torrington in war time, a walk round the museum will take you on a tour of our town’s history.

Come and stay awhile, you’ll be surprised what you’ll find tucked amongst our exhibits. Maybe you’ll discover bells from our time-honoured town crier tradition, dentist’s instruments that will make you glad you live in modern times, or even a collection of vacuum cleaners!

Pay us a visit and discover more about Torrington’s history. Our volunteers will guide you round our collections, or explore in your own time. We’re open 10:30am-4pm Monday to Friday and 10:30am-1pm Saturday, admission is free.

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he countdown is on for over five weeks of summer fun at RHS Garden Rosemoor. Families can embark on an out-of-this-world adventure this summer in Devon as the RHS Garden goes space mad.

Youngsters can follow the intergalactic, space-themed, garden trail, enjoy stratospheric storytelling with the Entertainingly Different crew, create cosmic crafts, visit the Rocket Science Exhibition, take part in Puppet Theatre workshops and discover how our feathered friends have influenced flight and space exploration during spectacular birds-of-prey flying displays. You will spot ‘The Rosemoor Rocket’, a massive 15ft sculpture created by Rosemoor’s very own Bob Jackson using recycled garden equipment.

The summer activities have been inspired by the RHS Campaign for School Gardening and UK Space Agency project, Rocket Science, in which 2kg of rocket seeds were sent to the International Space Station. The seeds – which spent several months in microgravity under the care of British European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake – have now been returned to Earth and have been grown by hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren in a huge experiment to investigate the impact of microgravity and space travel on seed germination and growth.

Rosemoor is running its own rocket seed growing experiment throughout the summer so visitors can find out first-hand about the ‘Rocket Science’ campaign.

Sally Charleton, Head of Site at RHS Garden Rosemoor, said: “Thanks to Tim Peake’s inspiration and the RHS Campaign For School Gardening Rocket Science campaign, all things space-related are very topical and extremely popular, so we wanted to give our visitors the chance to enjoy their very own intergalactic adventure.”

She went onto say “We’ve got so many different activities throughout the summer holidays and every day there is something fun for all the family to enjoy including other events which are not space orientated, such as Outdoor Theatre with ‘Ratburger’ – based upon famous comedian and children’s author David Walliams’ book. There is also our Local Produce Show and late summer Plant Fair too.”

The summer holiday fun runs until 29th August and includes an exhibition of images of space, stars and planets from Exeter University, a hydroponic display showing how plants could be grown in space and from the 1st August there will also be a replica NASA astronaut suit on display.

Visit www.rhs.org.uk/rosemoor for full details. All of the events except Outdoor Theatre* are included in normal garden admission and are free for RHS members.

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ob Dylan wrote a song ‘the times they are a changin’, these words seem to ring true with the result of the referendum dividing the population and the political parties.

In the first chapters of the bible we read how God created our amazing universe, including our planet earth, followed by us. Then in the last section we have Revelation which tells of the end of the earth as we now know it.

Many Christians would agree we are living in what we call ‘the end times’, and the return of Jesus as He promised.

There are a number of prophecies in scripture foretelling the end times, some have taken place and others have not.

There’s a wonderful story in the bible about ten virgins, five were wise and five foolish. They were to attend a wedding, should it be at night when the bridegroom came, the wise virgins had spare oil for their lamps, but not the foolish ones, (Matt:25: 1-13). This parable which Jesus told is for us, it’s not about having enough oil, but being prepared in our hearts for His return, Jesus is that bridegroom.

The five wise virgins represent those of us who have already given our hearts to Him. Not only are we guaranteed a place in heaven, we can also experience His wonderful presence in our lives daily.

So the punch line is: which of the virgins are you? Do you know Him in your heart or haven’t you taken that step yet? Why not make it today?

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Charity Xmas 1st Torrington Scouts have registered of the Torridge are Cards & Gifts the canal walk in Cards for with Nat West the Community dammed up good to causes and Fair afternoon. Force, Tradewater gifts will be on sale in St. Mary’s whichThe invitesdate peopleisto supply for the churchseven Bideford from 2nd November to voteSunday for a local charity/ whole miles 14th August, th December, Monday to Friday 10amcause of their choice, of7the Rolle Canal. starting at 2.30pm 4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. Over 30 withfrom the winner and two We trace the line Rosemoor’s to select r u nwoodland n e r s - u p car bpark eing ofcharities the leat along the your cards from and an interesting selection of gifts from awarded a grant.

Please go foot of the woods in (on the left as youto many parts of the world. www.communityforce.natwest.com/ the valley bottom drive in). All are projects/ and type welcome, 1st Torrington and then pass, on a and Scout the Group into the project name box, Dolton firm surfaced path, Carnival only charge is the register and vote for us.

Please get as “...so we can see where the tub boats Flaming drummers, bands through the torches, area donation of £2 per many of your friends and family to do unloaded coal and limestone imported fireworks will give a small Devon ofandre-naturalised person towards as if we are successful we Wales via Bidefordso in as thewell, nineteenth village blaze of publicity wetland where afrom the Rolle Canalof willkilns.” be able to continue our program century to feed the month. only a fewnext years Society’s refurbishment to Scout HQ, notwork only annual carnival, ago a Dolton’s conifer of improving theall benefitting the Scout group, but which dates back to Victorian plantation was felled, native trees planted paths and signage along the those who hire theelsewhere hall. times, will be ontoGuy Fawkes canal. and undergrowth allowed regenerate Fran Ashton g h t , a wonderful S a t u r d a yhabitat 5th naturally toN iform At the time of writing, everything is November, especially for aquatic which wildlife gives such the as dry and firm underfoot, but if we get rain festivities an extra spark of dragonflies, frogs and grass snakes. On before the date of the walk the grass Ode to Derek Stamp interest this year. a sunny day butterflies abound but, if may be wet and the ground could be Derek Stamp is 60, Farmer Ralph Gent, one of the key it’s damp, try not to tread on emerging muddy and slippery in places, so suitable A milestone in his life, figures behind the Dowland country fair froglets crossing path. is organising footwear is advised. distance is And we’ve come this The far together and dog show the in June, Beside the ruined lime kilns, the little more than a couple of As devoted man and wife. miles and the spectacular finale in which £1,600overgrown canal basin has recently it will probably take about two hours. worth of fireworks will light up the night been cleared by Rolle Canal volunteers If you always need further email He’s there toinformation, hold my hand, sky. withThe helpPipe from &Rosemoor staff, Samba so we hassallc@ymail.com.

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here will be an exhibition of work by local artists at Buckland Brewer Parish church on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th August 10am - 4pm.

Refreshments will be available and all funds raised will go towards restoration of the church tower.

For further details contact Betty Banks 01237 451132.

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Visual Arts at The Plough

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his August we have two local artists, Helen Lee and Gill Jones, up in the gallery with watercolours acrylics and prints inspired by the beautiful land and seascapes of North Devon. The exhibition runs from Friday 5th August Saturday 3rd September.

Then in September Richard Meyer and Eilean Eland’s exhibition ‘Unquiet Life’ will be in the gallery from Friday 9th September - Saturday 1st October.

Unquiet Life focuses on ‘Still lifes’ which are actually anything but ‘still’. Richard’s paintings are often richly impastoed and as much about the plasticity of oil paint as subject matter.

Eilean’s ceramic sculpture is energetic and very personal, inspired by fecundity in the female form and in nature. Richard and Eilean will be in residence at various times in the gallery from Saturday 10th-24th as part of North Devon Art Trek. Richard is running a still life painting workshop on Saturday 24th and Eilean, a paperclay sculpture workshop on Saturday 1st October.

Down on the café wall in August we have a selection of portraits in oils by Tanya Kevern, who teaches art at Great Torrington School, and in September we

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Boris Johnson Visits Chulmleigh Community College

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local school were very pleased to host a surprise visit by Boris Johnson as he visited North Devon on Friday 1st July. On Monday that week, this famous politician was capturing global attention and on Friday he was visiting Chulmleigh Community College!

Tori Higgleston (aged 14) said: “I really enjoyed having the opportunity to meet a leading politician. To me, his policies weren’t important, more that I was meeting someone who has had huge success in life - as success is something that I want for me.” (photographed with Boris Johnson below).

Michael Johnson Head teacher said: “We have been delighted by the endorsement of the work done by so many people in Chulmleigh, to improve the standards of the buildings, and even more importantly, to improve the standard of education we are pleased to offer here.”

Boris Johnson said: “It’s one of the best performing schools in the area, partly because of staff, and also the huge effort they’re making with the facilities and their academy status.”

Peter Heaton Jones, MP for North Devon said: “Despite everything that has happened, he still wanted to come here today as I have been telling him for months about the amazing work being done here in Chulmleigh.”

During the visit, Boris Johnson gave a speech, had a cream tea the Devon way, listened to accomplished pianists and was shown to the site of the new Technology area where he laid a foundation stone. have another return visit by Barbara Fryer, with her wildlife photographs on canvas.

After a break in August we start back in September with another great range of workshops; from printmaking to making silver jewellery, soap making to fabric dying. Check out our new programme at

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he 2008 recession saw the economy shrink by 5% in 18 months, national income sink by 10%, the majority of young adults financially crumble and middle-aged people lose years of pension savings. You see, very few people prepare themselves for events like this; in the case of an event like losing a job, they would have nothing to fall back on.

Most people are so intent on owning the latest iPhone that they fail to contemplate where their hard earned cash might be better spent. By the time they have left school they are completely unprepared for the financial realities of the real world. Even ideas as simple as spending less than you earn aren’t introduced to most teens; it really is no surprise that it was these young people that got affected the most during the events of 2008.

One could argue that financial education is the parent’s responsibility, but these parents were brought up through the same, financially-illiterate education system so they have little knowledge to pass on. The most important topic to cover is cash flow.

If you aren’t aware of what cash flow is, it is basically the transfer of money in and out of a person’s or business’s account.

Where most people go wrong is that their disposable income gets transferred straight into liabilities, like clothes and new vehicles, whereas a far smarter approach would be to spend that money on incomegenerating assets like real estate, stocks or bonds. The money generated by those assets would go back into the person’s income which would eventually build up enough for the person to purchase more assets and therefore increase the amount of passive income they earn. Eventually, they will reach the point where they no longer need to work, as their assets are generating enough income to cover the cost of living. Too many people are concentrating on working for money and not making money work for them.

Neither can it be argued that we have no time in our timetables for a 50 minute lesson on finance. I know that in our school, every fortnight we have a 50 minute ‘3Rs’ lesson which could easily encompass the topic of finance for at least a term. I know that many other schools class it as PSHE. My classmates and I find that a lot of time is wasted in these lessons covering topics that we already know about: sex ed’, self-esteem and stress. After asking fellow pupils, it has become apparent that they

would like to be taught the subject as they realise the importance of it.

In this day and age where kids and teens are bombarded with adverts and marketing propaganda, it is easier than ever for them to be sucked into tempting offers, planned out by large, greedy corporations who wouldn’t think twice about those they’re putting into debt. So many teens are focused on materialistic objects because companies are forever labelling their newest products as the ‘latest and greatest’, the phone that they bought 6 months ago is now outdated, the overpriced jacket they bought 2 months ago isn’t ‘in’ anymore and a new game has just been released meaning that their current game isn’t good enough anymore.

Not only would financial literacy benefit those to whom it is taught, it would benefit the national economy as a whole. The UK currently owes £1.56 trillion in national debt and is going up at a rate of £107 billion per year, this rate is only going to continue rising if we carry on bringing our younger generations into a country where people fail to know the difference between an asset and a liability or how to write a tax statement.

Tom Luxton, Year 11

Finally, as part of their Outbreak challenge and study of dangerous diseases, Year 7 have been wondering what it might be like to be a pathogen.

A day in the life of a pathogen.

It was on an autumn day when I had already infected someone with the virus Varicella. He was a child and he did not know he had the virus. Suddenly, he started to walk towards his dad. ‘Yes’ I thought, ‘Another person to make ill.’ So when they touched I did a leap of faith on to his hand. Now the challenge was to climb up to his nose so I could make him ill. Chicken pox is a lot more dangerous for adults so this was the perfect time to make somebody ill. As I went further into the immune system, I realised that this particular person had immune system problems. The day was getting better and better.

Then, snapping me out of my day dream, I was stopped by an army of cells. They punched me. They kicked me but I still managed to get through. Since I was struggling, I decided to multiply. Within seconds there were over 100 clones of me. Now I could win the fight. The immune system had, by now, calmed down so I could get on with my job. I could feel myself getting rapidly hot. Oh no, he’s not meant to get a fever this early. I heard something coming towards me. It was big. It was huge! I told my clones to get the illness secured into the body because I knew this was the end. Then blackness.

Abbie Soanes, Year 7

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Friends of Torrington Bluecoat Fayre a Huge Success!

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Clovelly Lifeboat Weekend in Aid of the RNLI August 6th - 7th

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eld in aid of the RNLI, this event is a celebration of the Clovelly lifeboat and its volunteer crew.

The Lifeboat House will be open to visitors and there’ll be operational displays by the Clovelly lifeboat.

It’s a fun-packed weekend with games, competitions, entertainments, food and drink, music and other family fun in and around the harbour.

Lobster and Crab Feast September 4th, 2016

Clovelly celebrates its famous lobsters and crabs sustainably caught by local fishermen, with a great day out for all the family.

Choose from a variety of crab and lobster dishes cooked on the quay or book a table at the Red Lion Harbour Restaurant and dine on delicious lobster and seafood platters.

There’ll be live folk music, chef cookery demonstrations, a prize draw for a magnum of champagne, local food and craft stalls, including plenty of freshly cooked lobsters and crabs, and beer tasting. Children will be kept entertained by street theatre, walkabout magic,

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riends of Torrington Bluecoat would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came and supported our school by attending the summer fayre. We had a fantastic sunny afternoon and we raised a huge amount of money for Bluecoat - a profit of £1933.34! We would like to thank Ware's Butchers for doing the BBQ brilliant grub as always; and thanks to PhatDog Entertainment for providing the star attractions! A big thank you to the fabulous, who donated some superb raffle prizes: Kat's Cakes, 1610 Swimming Pool, The Market Café, Slice of Life, Torrington Post Office, Dartington Crystal , Webbers, Carly Howes Younique, Kenwyn Chimney shop, Coop, Sheena's Sweets, Crawfords, A&J Opticians, Jewel in the Town, Crafty Needles, Great Torrington Golf Club , Gnome Reserve, Just for Kids , Kitch 'n' Cupboard , Torrington Cycle Hire, Greedy's Burger Van, Toy Zone , RHS Rosemoor , Big Sheep, Milky Way and Westcountry Maintenance Services.

The fayre was opened by the wonderful May Fair entourage, and attended by the Mayor - thank you for your support.

Well done and thanks to Streetz and the Bluecoat Choir for your awesome performances too! Lastly, thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped run all the stalls.

2015/16 has been such a successful and fun year for FoTB, with some amazing new events and some new committee members joining the team, raising lots of money to support our children's learning. It is, however, time to say goodbye to a couple of our longstanding committee members, Anthea Sussex and Sue Kavanagh, who've been giving up their free time for many years for FoTB, but whose Year 6 sons are moving on from Bluecoat; thank you for all your time, effort and dedication to our school. We're going to miss you! We also need to say a huge thank you to Kay Holloway for all her hard work these last few years as FoTB Secretary, as she steps down from the role: big shoes to fill.

We'd like to invite you along to our AGM Monday 12th September, 7pm in school. Come along and find out more about what we do, and have a cuppa and a slice of cake! Everyone welcome! See you there.

balloon modelling and event-themed craft activities provided by The National Trust.

It’s in aid of the National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow, who will be exhibiting some of their baby lobsters prior to their release into Clovelly Bay at the end of the day. At the heart of the NLH’s work is their lobster restocking project whereby local fishermen bring ‘pregnant’ female lobsters to the hatchery, so that their delicate offspring are given a better chance in life by

being raised in captivity without predators.

These young lobsters are raised to a size where they can be released back into the sea and look after themselves. www. nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk Visit www.boatstories.co.uk/lobsterpotting-and-berried-hens.html to watch a lobster film about the Lundy no-take zone.

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ow it has been a busy few weeks getting ready for our next events, judging the online photo competition and of course trying to find homes for the waggy tails that are currently in kennels.

At the moment to have an influx of German Shepherd Dogs who are all youngsters. Most were bought as pups when, just like myself, they were very cute and cuddly but have now grown into big dogs – although of course still cute! Like many intelligent breeds they need a lot of stimulation to keep them happy and so if you are thinking of getting a puppy, then it is important to read up on the breeds beforehand to see if they fit into your lifestyle. Better still, think about adopting a youngster from a rescue centre – you can see how big they are! Many of the dogs that come into rescue do not like other dogs and this is primarily down to them not being socialised as a youngster.

A great way is to take them to a fun dog show where they can meet lots of other dogs, or simply take them regularly to areas where there are other dogs. How fortunate we are to have all the local beaches.

Our volunteers are currently gearing up for our big event at Castle Hill House in Filleigh on 4th September where we will not only be holding our usual fun dog show, but will also be staging our very first ‘Jog with Your Dog’ event, details of which can be found on our website www. k9focus.co.uk. This is a 5k run (or walk) around the lovely estate and should be

great fun. Do come along, as there are fabulous prizes for the first three people past the finish line, rosettes for all dogs that enter and, of course, you get to meet me as I will hopefully be at the front of the pack!

We also need more volunteers to help run the day, and so if you can help please do email Aunty Lynne at lynne@k9focus. co.uk. In addition to the run/walk we have our dog show starting at 12 noon and there are lots of stalls and food all hosted

by The Voice local radio. It’s going to be a fabulous day and the weather has been ordered!!

Hope to see lots of you in September and in the meantime enjoy the summer holidays.

Woofs & Licks as always, Miss Jessica.

Appledore RNLI Fund Raising Guild Tea at Tapeley Park Saturday 13th August 2-5pm

Ticket only event so please order from Pat 01271 346560 or Lowri on 01271 860699. £8 for adults £1 for children and tickets include a cream tea, entry to gardens and entertainment. RNLI souvenirs will also be available and there will also be tombola.

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CHULMLEIGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Open Evening - Tuesday 20th September - 4.30pm - 7.00pm Please e-mail or telephone the College for further details. e: admin@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk t: 01769 580215

www.chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk

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