July Crier 2016 by The Torrington Crier

July 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

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Charlie & The Chocolate Factory - Play In A Day 5-12 years Thursday 18th August 10am-4pm Celebrating Roald Dahl's 100th birthday this year we are doing Charlie & The Chocolate Factory in one day! A fantastic opportunity to explore and perform this exciting play. Have you got your golden ticket yet? Sharing Performance at 3.30pm.

Crafty Kids!- 3-7 years

Tuesday 16th & Tuesday 23rd August 10.30am-11.30am Let's get messy and crafty in the Plough Gallery! An hour of arts, crafts and fun. £4 Per Participant

Performing Arts Week—8-16 years

Tuesday 9th - Friday 12th August 10am-4pm Do you love performing? Do you have a particular talent? Would you like to gain more performing arts skills this summer? Performing arts week is an exciting week of drama, music and dance for 8-16 year olds. On Friday 12th August 3.30pm we will hold a Performing Arts Sharing Showcase! £45 or £40 Supporters

Plough Play Story—A Drama Starter Workshop For 3-5 years

Friday 29th July, Friday 5th August, Friday 12th August, Friday 19th August 11am Explore a fairy story then bring it to life with characters and costume in the theatre. A Fun one-hour drama workshop. Perfect for children aged 3-5yrs. Bring your energy, imagination and a parent. £3 Per Participant

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From Your Mayor…

uties as your newly-elected Mayor have already begun to fill my diary. I have busy times ahead meeting other newlyelected Mayors and attending special occasions here in Great Torrington. Some I have already attended include Golden and Diamond Wedding Anniversary celebrations, Barnstaple Mayor Making and Northam’s Charity evening and I have been accompanied by Councillor Diana Davey, my Consort. The Town Council Meeting on the 2nd June was a lively affair, debating health issues which are affecting our community. Other business considered the following: 1st motion: To set up an economic regeneration group, this was unanimously supported. 2nd motion: That our Town Council supports a demonstration to be held in Barnstaple, against possible cuts to NDDH services, this was also unanimously agreed. Town Mayors will be asked to wear full regalia as a show of unity against these cuts. Look out for more news as this story gathers momentum Congratulations to our Great Torrington Cavaliers who have received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services, this is in recognition of their support for our community for 46 years, and is equivalent to an MBE. Well deserved! By the time you read this, the party in the Square on the 12th June to celebrate our Queen’s 90th birthday and the many years of service she has given us, will have taken place. I’m sure it will have been a fun day for all. Torrington in Bloom is happening here on the 19th July, please help to tidy up our town and do some weeding in readiness for the judges’ visit, ‘growing for gold’ is the theme this year. Contact me if you have family celebrations coming up, I would be delighted to come along. Margaret Brown, Mayor of Great Torrington, 01805 624375 or contact the Town Council offices on 01805 626135.

Great Torrington Town Council Town Council Award

his year the Town Council has given the Howe Plate Award to Mr Charles Hoffman, for his excellent services to the community of Great Torrington over many years as the school’s crossing patrol officer. The retiring Mayor, Mrs Cathrine Simmons has awarded her Good Citizen Award for 2016 to Mrs Shirley Bere, in recognition of the excellent work she has undertaken in the community of Great Torrington. M.A. Tighe, Town Clerk

Dine with a Difference Raising funds for the Mayor’s Charities

am helping Margaret Brown raise funds for her Mayor’s Appeal. Her chosen charities are Torrington May Fair and Torrington in Bloom. Would you consider holding a dinner party in your home for a group of your friends, and charge £10 per person? If I can get 25 people to host a dinner for four people, that would raise £1,000 for two Torrington charities and support Margaret, who works tirelessly for our town. If you would like to participate, can you either text me on 07971 696 192 or email me on anne_communicate@hotmail.com and let me know the date of your dinner party and the number of guests who will be attending. Thanks a million, Anne Tattersall

Commons Treasure Hunt

he Torrington Commons Conservators are arranging another walking Treasure Hunt this summer. The route on this occasion will cover areas of the town, as well as skirting the Commons, and will be an ideal afternoon out for all the family. The event will be held on Sunday 4th September and is free. The Treasure Hunt will start from South Street Car Park, and you are asked to be there at 2.30pm, enabling us to send groups out at regular intervals depending on numbers. More detailed information will be in next month’s Crier.

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STITCH - Share Your Support for Local Hospital Services

s we reported last month, vital lifesaving and time critical services are hanging in the balance at NDDH. By the time you read this, the Success Regime will have held a meeting at the Barnstaple Hotel detailing their plans for the hospital. This is to be followed by public consultation meetings, so watch the press so that you do not miss the chance to voice your concerns and challenge any unacceptable proposals. We would like to respond to some of the comments made by the Trust in last month’s Crier: * “The Trust isn’t considering removing vital lifesaving services: it is part of the Devon wide success regime.” This is rather side stepping the issue as the Trust is responsible for provision of our healthcare and the Success Regime would not be involved if it was being adequately delivered. * “The geography of the area means that hospital-based services will remain an important feature of healthcare provisions across Devon, including in the north.” Does that mean a fully operating acute hospital, or just a base for provision of clinics?” * “The author of the letter is clearly anxious.” The author was voicing the concerns of a very anxious community which has seen its health services reduced, and fear for the future. * “The Trust alerted Stakeholders to staffing issues in minor injury units several months before temporarily closing the MIU at Bideford for around a week.” How and when were the public advised? Has the staffing problem now been resolved? Is the future of Bideford MIU assured?

* “The Trust has never declared a black alert and has had two red status days in April and May so far - defying trends elsewhere in the region and country.” We referred to the red and black alerts at Exeter and Taunton, which would impact on our community if they were the only alternatives to Barnstaple - but it’s good to hear that the Trust is confident that the service at NDDH is not subject to such alerts. With the closure of so many community hospitals and reductions in service, one might expect that costly management tiers might have been reduced to reflect the slimmed down service. It will be interesting to see if this features in the Success Regime’s proposals. By the time you read this, STITCH will also have attended the next DCC Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny meeting on 20th June and will have appealed for the committee to press for our local healthcare issues to be referred to the Secretary of State. We cannot afford to be complacent; the outcome of the NDDH review could have an enormous impact on the quality of life for all of us. To get your views across: * The Journal has launched Hands off Our Hospital Campaign - so register your support. * Lobby your councillors, mayor, MP. Write to The Trust, Success Regime and the press. * Sign the petition - see link below * Attend public consultation meetings and let your voice be heard. We must all do all we can to ensure that vital lifesaving and time critical services are retained at Barnstaple hospital. STITCH

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To sign a petition to stop North Devon District Hospital’s possible closures of essential services please visit https:// petition.parliament.uk/petitions/128996. To get a government response to the petition, the number of signatories needs to reach 10,000.

Torrington Corps of Drums Reformed

any of Torrington’s older residents will remember when the Torrington Corps of Drums was originally formed back in 1976. We played all over the South West for six years, putting the good name of Torrington on the map. Sadly, it came to an end as younger players grew up and moved away. This year however, the Corps of Drum reunited on May Fair Day for their 40th anniversary. The reunion parade was a great success, and the feedback each player received afterwards from the local community was a triumph. We have decided to reform! At the moment we are trying to raise money for new instruments and uniforms, which will cost within the region of £15,000. In the coming months you will see us selling draw tickets and putting on various fund raising events and your support will be greatly appreciated. We are also in need of some new recruits aged 12+. No experience is needed, male and females are most welcome. You can contact Andy Stacey on 07950 383 241 or Graham Reed on 07504 928 432 for further details. See you in the square on May Fair day 2017!

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We currently have a vacancy for a Catering Assistant required to start 1st September 2016. This is a term-time only post working in a busy school kitchen environment as part of a team. This post will be an average of 18 hours a week worked over a two-week rota period to include alternate weekends.

For further information please telephone either Dave Craker or Karl Heaven on 01805 601324. Closing Date: 8th July 2016, Interview Date: 15th July 2016. Details and an application form are on the school website: www.marland.devon.sch.uk. Marland School, Peters Marland Torrington Devon EX38 8QQ. 01805 601324, email: admin@marland.devon.sch.uk

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Can You Help With a Local History Project?

r. Sue Baker, has a new project under way that she hopes our readers will be able to help her with. Author of Exmoor Ponies - Survival of the Fittest, Sue is now compiling a new book aiming to bring together local anecdotes and stories about Exmoor ponies, up to 1970. Two stories she needs help with relate to Torrington: Back in the 1930’s, Heard’s garage in Torrington ran an annual charabanc outing to Bampton Fair pony sales. I am hoping that

“Can anyone remember Tommy Reddaway who used to buy a pony most years?” perhaps someone in Torrington might be able to tell me more about this – perhaps stories have been handed down in local families? Can anyone remember Tommy Reddaway who used to buy a pony most years? In addition, it would be fantastic if there are any photographs in existence showing the charabanc and passengers. Also, does anyone know anything about a carrier service that Peter Hayward operated with his Exmoor pony and cart between St. Giles and Torrington during the last war? Again, information and photographs would be a great contribution to my project. Naturally, if any readers have other interesting tales of Exmoors, I would love to hear them so please get in touch. Sue can be contacted on email at sue@horsebeasts.f9.co.uk or on 01398 324113.

Tarka Valley Railway C.I.O. – Could You Help?

ctivity on the railway continues apace, with a great volume of work being carried out on site, which is hopefully visible to visitors and passers-by. Behind the scenes, work is also at a high level on all the documentation needed as part of our status as a charity organisation. Apart from routine correspondence and meetings, we have to produce and keep updated; health and safety procedures, working procedures and the like, as well as maintain contact with other organisations relevant to our status as a heritage railway. All this – just like the physical work on site - is being done by dedicated volunteers, and we are now in need of some additional help, particularly on the administration front. We also need additional volunteers to help open the shop/information centre in the carriage at weekends. If you have experience in administration, retail, financial, marketing, charity or publicity and would like to become involved in a really worthwhile project please get in touch. Our ‘working party’ meets every Thursday at the station, when you can meet some of the gang and find out a little more about our aspirations. Alternatively please contact us via the website or by email. We’d love to hear from you.

A few future dates for your diaries.

Our autumn open weekend will be on the 3rd and 4th September. We shall have a stand at the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway’s autumn weekend on 24th and 25th September. Over the winter period we will be having a series of talks and a quiz monthly from September through to March. We hope to have a stall in the Torrington Christmas Market and Santa will also be visiting us – more nearer the time! Rod Garner

Activity Day at Torrington Pool 10am-3pm on Saturday 2nd July

Check out what we have on offer: In the sports hall from 10am to 12pm: FREE bouncy castle, FREE badminton, Zorb football - £3pp. In the swimming pool from 12-1.45pm: FREE aqua class (12-12.45pm), inflatable session - £3pp (12.30-1.45pm). On the astro turf 1-3pm: FREE rounders tournament (give us a call to submit your team of 7). With so many activities available for FREE, what better way to encourage your family to keep fit and have fun this summer. For further info contact Louise on 01805 623085 or email lcolome@1610.org.uk.

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ibraries Unlimited is the new public mutual, (and hopefully soon to be charity), which is now running Devon Library Service. This is a big undertaking, as Devon has 50 libraries spread across the mainly rural county. It has been a huge undertaking, moving at arms’ length from the County Council, who have been very supportive of this venture; things like pensions, property and all the financial implications of going it alone, plus the importance of keeping the staff abreast and comfortable with all the changes that this entails. Ciara Eastell, CEO, and her management team have worked incredibly hard to get this off the ground, and in January a Board of Trustees was appointed to oversee Libraries Unlimited, chaired by Julie Dent. There is a contract from Devon County Council to run the library service for the next five years, and while obviously having to look at additional forms of funding, libraries need to run as before while building on the solid base to improve and expand. There will also be the freedom to form partnerships and be entrepreneurial in the local and wider communities. As a mutual, the organisation is owned by its staff and the network of library Friends Groups across the county. The Board is formed of people from the local communities and staff members and has a wide range of experience, age and skills. Ciara Eastell has set everyone the target to go out and tell five people a month what libraries can do for them! People are encouraged to become a Friend of their local library and get involved. The Mission statement makes it quite clear what will guide this new organisation: “Libraries Unlimited believes in the unlimited potential of library services to make a positive difference to people’s lives and communities through a shared love of reading and access to high quality information and facilities.” With doom and gloom about the future of libraries being bandied about, it is encouraging that in Devon there is faith and vision to start a new organisation to bring libraries into the 21st century. Janet Fisher, Board Member of Libraries Unlimited. See more at: www.librariesunlimited.org.uk

Torrington & District Men’s Shed

ime on your hands, retired, or at a loose end and Interested in some practical work, or just in a cup of tea and a chat? Why not come along to Torrington Men’s Shed on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10am to 12pm at The Shed, Torrington Football Club. For more details contact either David Nainby 01271 379016 or 07817 000 586, email david.nainby@btinternet. com or Steve Emmerson 01805 625243 or 07960 121 738 email emo5244@yahoo. co.uk.

Dog Training Classes at Taddiport Village Hall

Puppies, Teenagers and Adult Classes for all skill levels Trainers formerly from Puppy Gurus Nurturing the bond between you & your canine companion through force free, positive training For more information please call Rachael: 01409 282814 thehavendogcentre@gmail.com

Take a Walk Down The High Street at Torrington Museum

ave you ever wondered what Torrington’s high street looked like in days gone by? Or maybe you remember the high street of your childhood and would love a little nostalgia. Then why not pop down to the museum and have a look at our high street themed display? You’ll find an authentic chocolate egg mould, upholstery tools, and much more. Perhaps you’ll even spot a town crier’s bell or two – truly a part of Torrington history and still a welcome sound during town celebrations today. Our display of vintage tins and jars will make you feel like you’ve taken a step back in time. You’ll find our high street collection on the second floor of the museum, and one of our volunteers would be delighted to be your guide. Will you see something that brings back memories? Why not pay us a visit and find out. We’re open 10.30am4pm Monday to Friday and 10:30am-1pm Saturday and admission is free.

Hatchmoor Summer Fayre, Saturday 16th July 1-4pm

ome and see the animals with the Exmoor Zoo Roadshow, project Dance will be performing throughout the afternoon, lots of stalls and a prize raffle. All proceeds going to the Red Cross and RNLI, our residents’ chosen charities. Mel Ryan

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The Cranford Inn – Under New Management!

My name is Jenny and I have been in the hospitality trade from the age of 17, managed a pub for 10 years in Rushden, went on to support and train in the industry for 15 years, ran a private members bar in Burton Latimer and was a general manager for a very busy pub/restaurant in Souldrop before I took on The Cranford Inn! We moved to Devon in March 2016 and opened for business on Good Friday. My husband Chris, is a brick layer by trade and his only experience of a pub is from a customer point of view, which can be helpful! My son Bob, has been a chef for about 12 years and runs the kitchen here at The Cranford. All food is home cooked and locally sourced produce. Bob and I have worked together at other pubs where I have been a manager, and we decided to go it alone and get our own place. Tuesday night is steak night, two 10oz rump steaks for £24, served with chips, peas, tomatoes, mushrooms and beer battered onion rings. Food service is on Tuesdays to Saturdays: breakfast pre-order only, lunch 122.30pm and evenings 6-9pm. Sunday Roast 12-3.45pm. Booking is essential for all food, please call 01805 623309. We look forward to welcoming you all, even the dog! Jenny, Chris & Bob, The Cranford Inn

The Royal Oak, Dolton

e are a family run pub in the popular village of Dolton. We are open every day serving food from 12-2.30pm & 6-9pm. We pride ourselves on serving good quality pub food at reasonable prices and popular dishes include our own Thai Green Curry, BBQ Pork Ribs and Smoked Haddock Frittata alongside pub classics such as Fish & Chips, Steaks and Sausage & Mash. We also hold a number of special events including a monthly quiz, fortnightly steak nights and occasional curry nights. This summer we will be holding The Royal Oak Darts Open on the 15th July, an Open Pool Tournament on the 21st August and our eagerly anticipated Beer Festival with Live Music and BBQ on the 13th and 14th August. For more details or to book a table please give us a ring on 01805 804288.

Wendy’s Fitness for Life

o you want to get fit in a fun and friendly class? Do you find the thought of exercising in a gym daunting? Come along to Zumba in the Scout Hall at Torrington on Thursday evenings; have fun, exercise to uplifting music from around the world and enjoy yourself at the same time! Are you worried that you have two left feet and won’t be able to keep up? Well don’t be! My classes are suitable for all fitness levels and all abilities. The emphasis is on having fun and moving to the music. My classes include an optional weigh in as well as advice and information on healthy eating and an active lifestyle. Once you’ve joined our classes, you become part of something special. You will be made to feel welcome from day one and you will enjoy exercising to fantastic music Your first class is FREE, just contact Wendy to book your place. 07787 607 322, wendy.cox@btinternet.com or find me on Facebook.

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Bideford did away with the toApart come.from occasional meetings with Rolle Canal, towards the end of wasp Meanwhile, the know Rolle little Canal guided nests, we about our the nineteenth century, the canal route walk in July features a short insect population together withlength other from the station following the river to the ofinvertebrates,. the canal route through the factory Common News New MillsCommon upstream ofwe Torrington, and along interesting to the bottom of Castle OnTown The have site, Especially would be a enjoyed aover brief 300 renaissance, as wild what Hill, and also brings in some history of identified species of survey of our ponds and streams, was probably toll road bypassing the Taddiport Bridge and the canal wharves, flowers. Thereamust be some that we this would also provide information town on the south fre- warehouses and lime kilns. Does have missed, butside. dueFrom to its their regarding water quality and pollution. quently muddy state,flowering, it can be assumed their grandparents prominence when the list anyone I know remember that Torrington Junior School it was never a well-made road and its talking of playing on the swing bridge must be fairly complete. pupils used to regularly go stream poor drainage be- contains 52 kinds over the canal? The Tree Trail dipping. Other schools must have trays its canal ori- and we have 21 The Rolle of native trees used the fine habitats to explore the gins. Fortunately, Canal walks are introduced species on other parts of ecology of the area. Can we have after Common. a time, it We know of 40 open to everyone, The your discoveries please? was returned to 11 sedges, nine and the society different grasses, Michael Collingham the stewardship would welcome a rushes and 15 ferns. We do however of the Torrington donation of £2pp have much more limited knowledge Commons Contowards the onabout other types of plant. A list and servators and is going costs of guide to fungi is underway, but any now a well-used volunteer work, additional information would be public footpath, in research and welcome – as in other areas such as although liverworts a short and lichens. maintenance of mosses, length through surviving features Our diversity the deceased milk of Athletic the canal. Torrington Amateur Club’s of butterflies is Does anyone remember their factory at TaddiThe start time on is annual Christmas Caper Race well known, with th port also provides 2.30pm and the December 2011, starts at Sunday 18 grandparents talking of playing on 30 species access to a comdistance little 11am. Registration begins at 9.30am the swing bridge over the canal? described. a t T o r r i n g t o n more R u gthan b y aCmile, lub mercial transport Especially Seethere torringtonaac.org for discuss further depot but is much to see and welcome are the to take up to two hours. If details. Planning but permission has recently so it is likely Fritillaries, the been granted for redevelopment of the further information is required please High Brown has Together Again factory site as housing, with a little light email hassallc@ymail.com . not been recorded for ten years. It’s that time of the year again industry, but the canal route through the Chris Hassall, Eighty kinds of birds come and go, For you toRolle remember site is to be retained as a public right of Canal Walks Organiser and as with national trends, some of way and, enhanced make “Torrington Pictured: Together” Taddiport & canal bridge at these arehopefully, becoming more torarely th an attractive feature in the development On the 7 of December foot of Castle Hill. scheme. Details of this will be the

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Live Music, Rocket Science & a Vintage Weekend! July Events at RHS Rosemoor * 1st & 2nd July free event. Lavender in the Spotlight, 1-5.30pm * 2nd July Gardening Starting from Scratch, 10.30am-4.30pm * 7th July Live music with harpist Susan Sherratt, 6-9pm

Enjoy Rosemoor’s beautiful garden on a summer’s evening whilst listening to magical live harp music. Rosemoor’s Plant Centre and Gift Shop will remain open until 8pm and you can enjoy dinner in the Garden Kitchen Restaurant from 6.30pm - booking essential.

collectables of all sorts for sale. There will also be a display of vintage vehicles, a fairground organ and model railways plus vintage horticultural and farm machinery.

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* 26th July Shadow Puppet Workshop - responsible adult. ‘Shadow Lab Cosmic Garden’ * 28th July ‘The Moon, the Stars Drop-in activities for children 8-12 and the Little Wooden Shack’ Project years. Come along and make your Dance very own shadow puppet at our dropin workshop then return at 2.30pm for a rehearsal before taking part in the afternoon performance at 3pm which is free and open to all. Under 8’s welcome

Normal garden admission applies unless otherwise stated. For full details visit: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/ rosemoor or call 0845 265 8072.

* 11th July The Curator’s Summer Garden Walk Workshop, 11am-12.30pm * 11th - 13th July Creative Sketching for Beginners, 10.30am-4.30pm Ageing Well Help at Home Service * 14th July Live music with Support in Your Own Home saxophonist Jim Prior, 6-9pm e are delighted to announce that the Ageing th th * 16 & 17 July Free! Wildlife in the Well project is launching a new ‘help at Garden, Devon Wildlife Trust, 1-5.30pm. home’ service. Initially it will cover Bideford and Torrington (including th st * 16 July to 21 August ‘Rocket Weare Giffard). Science’ Exhibition, 10am-5pm

Made up of photographs and panels from Exeter University together with those from the RHS Rocket Science exhibition at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in 2015.

* Rocket Science in the school holidays! Drop-in activities for families, every day. * 21st July Live music with classical guitarist David Jaggs, 6-9pm. * 23rd & 24th July VintageWeekend,10am-4pm

Rosemoor’s Vintage Weekend will feature an antiques and collectors fair organised by Devon County Antiques Fairs, with stalls and sellers from across the South West and beyond, offering an eclectic selection of quality antiques and

This will be a paid-for service enabling older people to feel better supported and confident to live in their own homes for as long as possible. It is intended to offer flexibility and can be tailored to suit an individual’s needs. Help at Home will offer clients the following options: * Household cleaning • Changing of bed linen • Laundry tasks (washing and ironing; •Light gardening (not independent of other tasks) • Support with paperwork and bills • Shopping ‘on behalf of’ • Light meal preparation • Dog walking (not independent of other tasks). All our staff will be fully trained, DBS checked and covered by TTVS insurance. We are confident that we can provide a reliable, friendly service through a small dedicated team. Ageing Well is managed by TTVS, a trusted charitable organisation, based locally in Bideford. To find out more, or to make a referral, please call the Ageing Well office on 01805 938537 between 9am and12noon, Monday to Friday. We look forward to hearing from you, Alison, Ageing Well Project Manager Funded by the Big Lottery. TTVS - Registered Charity No. 125142. Company limited by guarantee Registered in England 6577677

Common News

o many of us the Commons are a pleasant area of green where we can take a stroll or walk the dog – classic Devon countryside but maybe nothing remarkable! Slow down, wait a while and you might find something special. Our Commons are home to a host of unusual, even rare, species and as summer gets into full swing there are lots to see. So far this year we are seeing an abundance of flora and fauna. Recently we have seen kingfishers along the river at Taddiport Bridge and near the Puffing Billy; a small seldom-seen bird that you might never notice until a flash of iridescent blue catches your eye as he takes off. Many people don’t realise that the Torridge, where it passes by Torrington, is a proper part of the Commons and we are lucky to host the even rarer otter. They have been seen this year by Taddiport Bridge, surprisingly close to human habitation, but I suspect you will have to be up early in the morning to see them. Also best seen on a warm summer morning are the adders, which warm themselves in the early rays on grassy banks. You will have to be very keen-eyed as they are almost perfectly camouflaged. People are often worried about meeting our only native venomous snake, but they will only defend themselves if confronted, and there is no need to be unduly concerned. We would just advise that if your dog happens to be the curious type that likes to go exploring the undergrowth, you might want to be cautious and keep them on a lead when walking the sunnier parts of the Commons. This year the purplish/pink Southern Marsh Orchids are particularly abundant. Not one of the rarest orchids, but nevertheless a beautiful and special plant that we are lucky to see here. For the best displays take a walk over Reeds Field, connecting Commons Lake with the Tarka Trail and, while you are there, see the wild irises and dragonflies around the recently created pond. We are particularly proud that our careful management of the Commons encourages so many varieties of flowers, plants, insects and fauna. However, there is one variety that we could well do without. Unfortunately, like many areas of countryside, we see small areas of Japanese Knotweed, a highly invasive plant that, unless controlled, will overtake native plants. Total eradication is almost impossible, but we keep these under careful observation and, following Environment Agency guidelines, we have been successful in preventing it from spreading. Early identification is important and we always welcome feedback from users of the Commons who spot this pernicious invader. Lastly, just a reminder that, in the summer, visitors are welcome to park up on the Old Bowling Green, an excellent place to start your walk, but please remember that the gates are locked at 7pm sharp. On that note I would like to thank Brenda Britton who makes sure the gates are locked every evening throughout the season. Please make her job easier by leaving the Old Bowling Green on time. Enjoy your summer! Steve Jones, Chairman

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St Michael’s Summer Fete, 2nd July 12 noon till 4pm

e are pleased to be holding this year’s fete, weather permitting, in the Vicarage Garden. There will be refreshments, raffle, music, BBQ, tombola, books, cakes, face painting, plants and more. Entrance is free.

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Torrington Rugby Club 2016 Dinner & Dance

his year’s annual ‘Dinner and Dance’ was held at Langtree Village Hall, where a good number of people attended the end of season bash, all smartly suited and booted. A massive thank you to everyone who helped organise the evening, with a special mention of thanks to Michelle Witney, Amy and Adrian Avery. During the evening’s entertainment, the annual club awards were presented. This year’s award winners:* 1st Team Players Player award Robbie Elliott * 1st Team ‘Gerald Harland’ supporters’ player of the year - Michael Wigley * 1st Team Most Improved player of the year - Gavin Mitchell * 2nd Team Players Player * Jason Eggleton * 2nd Team ‘Fred Farmer’ Legend award - Simon Pluckrose * 2nd Team Emerging Player * Devon Brown * Torrington Training Trophy * Steven Lancaster * The infamous ‘Dick of the Year’ award Adrian Avery * TRFC Clubman of the Year * Adrian Avery Congratulations and thanks to all. I hope everyone can now have a good couple of months rest before starting all over again in a higher league, Devon 1. I know I am already looking forward to it. Rob Bewes, Club Chairman, 07976 066 440 Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline, Sportsmanship

Army Cadets Clear Local Historical Site

n May Army Cadets from Great Torrington and Holsworthy Detachments spent two days assisting the Friends of Berry Castle with clearing up an Ironside Hill Fort, situated within Huntshaw woods. The 20 cadets cleared loads of deadwood from the area to allow flora and fauna to flourish, and also easier access for archaeologists and other interested parties to study the area. There was a visit by The Commandant of Devon, ACF Colonel Ashley Fulford OBE, who chatted with the cadets about their experience. Everyone agreed it had been a positive, interesting and useful event with many using it towards their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and all gaining credit towards their APC Training Badges, Cadet in The Community section. Thanks to Great Torrington Cavaliers for their kind donation from the Trumpton Bonfire, which allowed us to carry out much-needed refurbishment work on our Detachment Standards. Great Torrington Cavaliers said, “The Great Torrington Army Cadet Force give a lot of help and support to community events, so we’re pleased to have been able to help them.” On Tuesday 17th May 2016 Corporal Freddie Webber completed his 12 months as the Mayor’s Cadet with Corporal Trinity Hickford being selected to take over the important community role for the next year. Congratulations to Cadet Lukas Kunneke of Great Torrington Detachment on successfully completing the 45 mile Ten Tors Challenge Event 2016. Great Torrington Army Cadet Force meets every Friday evening from 7-9.30 pm at the Detachment Hut, which is in

the grounds of Great Torrington School. Young people aged between 12-18 years of age are more than welcome.

Corporal Freddie Webber pictured with new Mayor’s Cadet Corporal Trinity Hickford

If you’re interested in joining, or would like further information on what the Army Cadet Force can offer you, please feel free to contact the Detachment Commander, Lieutenant Matthew Sanders. Email: matt.sanders@armymail.mod. uk, 07463 818 187.

Diary

A Listing of Community, Social and Fundraising Events in the Torrington and Surrounding District Areas.

To place an entry in the diary, please either email torrington.crier@gmail.com, call 01805 603152, or write your entry in the diary on the Library counter.

July 2016 Friday 1st

Plough Exhibition Marianne Edwards & Jan Lye Preview 7pm until Sat 30th St Michael’s Church 8.30am Said Mass in St Jame’s Chapel Plough Workshops every Friday: Sarah Anne Westcott School of Dance 3:30-7:30pm Pannier Market every Fri 8am-5pm ALLSORTS Children’s Club at Bluecoat Primary School, Fridays, 6.30-8pm. School years 1-6. Phone Morag on 01805 625510 ALLSORTS Plus Youth Club at Bluecoat Primary School, Fridays, 8-9.15pm. School years 6 and upwards. Phone Morag on 01805 625510 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 2nd

Church Fete in the Vicarage Garden in Church if wet. BBQ, stalls, tombola, raffle 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 Saturday Workshops: Every week: Plough Junior Jazz 11am - 1pm; Plough Youth Theatre 9:45am - 5:15pm. First Sat of month only dropin Knitting Workshop with Christine Forder 10:30am1:30pm. Decoupage Workshop 10am2pm. Music: Tcha Limberger & his

Kalotaszeg Trio + workshop 6-8pm. Torridgeside Saturday Football Fun Club 10am - 11am in the Great Torrington Bluecoat Primary School MUGA. Every Saturday. Pannier General Market every Saturday 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 Saturday from 9.30 to 10.30 in the small village hall. Contact Mary (01805 804421) or Emma (01805 603999).

Sunday 3rd

Plough Films: It’s A Life, 3pm; Our Kind of Traitor (15) 5.30pm, Chicken (15) 8pm 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 Torrington Methodist Church 10.30am David Watson, 6.30pm Rev Ken Morgan Holy Communion Grosvenor Church Torrington, Bluecoat Junior School 4pm, with an 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 4th

Plough Films: Chicken (15) 6pm; X-Men: Apocalypse (12A) 8pm Plough Workshops every Monday: Yoga 6:30pm - 8pm; Folk Orchestra 7pm - 9pm Little Frogs sessions Mon – Fri 8.45am3.45pm term time, Gas Lane, Torrington, contact - 07870 509 674 Short Mat Bowls 2-4pm every Mon @ High Bickington Community Centre 1st Torrington Rainbows at Torrington Rugby Club every Monday term time 6.15-7.15pm Emma Keil emmakeil@

talktalk.net. 1st Torrington Brownies at Torrington Baptist Hall every Mon term time 6pm7.30pm Kathryn Masterson 01805 623212 1st Torrington Scout Group at Scout Hall every Mon term time 7.30-9pm Peter 01409 281246 Torrington Silver Band practice Mon & Weds 8-9.30pm @ Howe Concert Hall Nick Megson 01805 622150 Cash Bingo TVSC 7.30pm every Mon Torridge Gingerbread Group, every Monday, 10-12 noon, Bluecoat Centre, Beach Room (usually) email: torridgegingerbreadgroup@outlook.com or find us on Facebook. Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Club training, above TVSC, 6.307.30pm juniors age 11+ 7.15-9pm seniors. U.S. Social Group. Get out and meet new friends. We meet every Monday at 8pm @ the Panniers in Barnstaple (Weatherspoons). The age range is 40 plus. Varied interests including skittles, dancing, meals out etc. Mixed social group for people on their own. Running club every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at 6.15pm meet at GTS gym Little Otters Pre-School, at The Clinton School, Merton Mon-Thurs, 9am till 3.30pm, with lunch club 12pm – 1pm, Term time. For more details-01805 603357/ admin@clinton.devon.sch.uk

Tuesday 5th

Tarka Pottery Adult Pottery Classes every Tuesday in term time: 10-12 noon and 7-9pm t: 07931 306 414 Torridge Walk & Talk, meet @ Puffing Billy Car Park, 10.30, contact 01237 421528 Plough Film: Demolition (15) 8pm Beaford Brownies meet at Beaford School on Tuesdays 6pm till 7.30pm contact Bridget Wade on 07830 797 050 or email beafordbrownies@outlook.com Plough Workshops every Tuesday: Yoga 2:30-4pm; Adults ballet 6:30-7:30pm; Ploughcappella 7:30-9pm Hobbies Arts & Crafts Group Langtree Parish Hall every Tues 10.30-12.30pm £1.50 inc Tea & coffee Sylvie 01805 601485 Food Bank 10am-12pm every Tues @ Baptist Church

1st Torrington Guides at Torrington Rugby Club every Tues 7-8.30pm Linda Masterson 01805 623212 1st Torrington Beavers and Cubs at Scout Hut, Gas Lane Tuesdays during term time 5.30pm - 7pm, Fran Ashton 01409 281246. Youth Club for 11+ 5-7pm @High Bickington Community Centre Badminton Club every Tues 7-8pm Juniors, Adults 8-9pm @ High Bickington Community Centre 01769 561387 Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Club training 6.30-7.30pm juniors age 8-11, 7-8.30pm ladies boxfit

at Donnacroft St Michael’s Church St Michael’s Church 10.30am Mass (Book of Common Prayer)

Thursday 7th

Tarka Pottery Adult Pottery Classes every Thursday in term time: 10-12 noon, 1-3pm and 7-9pm t: 07931 306 414 Plough Workshops every Thursday: Sapta Dance 11am - 2:30pm; Tai Chi 2-3pm. Writers Group 7:30-9pm (first Thursday of the month), Life Drawing Sessions 7:30pm-9pm Plough Theatre: Kenneth Branagh Wednesday 6th Theatre: Live via Plough Music: Ross Couper and Tom Satellite: Romeo and Oakes (A Gallery Gig) 8:15pm Juliet 7pm Plough Films: It’s A Life 6pm; Tai Chi 12 -1pm and Mustang (15) 8pm 1-2pm for beginners or Singing for health, for older those requiring a seat every Thursday, people, those with dementia Torrington Hospital. TorrAge Ageing Well and their carers. Conversation 01805 622666 at 10.30am, singing begins at Pannier General Market every Thurs 11am, Torrington Community 8am–5pm Hospital. £1 donation per session. For St Michael’s Church 10.30am Said details call 01805 622666 or Julia Hadley Mass in St Jame’s Chapel. 11am - 1pm 01409 281708. Coffee morning Torrington Hospital ‘The Meeting Little Fishes Toddler Group at Baptist Room’ 10-11.30am Coffee Morning every Church every Thurs term time 9.30am Wednesday -11.30am £1.50 per family. Jill 01805 Plough Workshops every Wednesday: 624387 Adult English Class 6:30-8:30pm; Latin Short Mat Bowls 2-4pm every Thurs @ for Beginners 7-8pm; Tai Chi 7:30- 9pm High Bickington Community Centre Parkinson’s UK Torridge Branch Wendy’s Fitness for Life classes at the monthly coffee morning every 1st Wed Scout Hall Gas Lane 07787 607 322 of the month 10.30am-12.30pm @ Slimming World Join us at Torrington Phase 1 Common Room, Ethelwynne Rugby Club every Thurs at 5.30 & Brown Close, East the Water Bideford 7.30pm Norah 07789 632166 3rd Torrington Brownies at Torrington Toddler Group 9.30-11am every Thur @ Baptist Hall, every Wed term time 6.30High Bickington Community Centre 8pm Shirley Lee 01805 625965 Writers Poets & Listeners 7.30pm Free English Course for Adults every Conservative Club Weds 6-8pm @ The Fire Station. Learn Torrington Craft Group, Every the basics or aim towards L2(GCSE=) Thursday 1-4pm @ the Methodist Church qualification. Rosemary Dymond 01237 Hall £2 per session inc refreshments, 472462 call and see us for a chat or call Jeanne Langtree Reunites Netball Club High Singleton 01805 622650 5 training (sch yrs 3-6) 6-7pm, Junior Merton Meal & Market in The Clinton training (sch yrs 7-9) every Weds 7-8pm Hall, Merton, every Thursday from 10amevening (Juniors 7-8pm and Seniors 2pm. Local produce, food and gifts and a 8-9.30pm) @ Torrington sports hall. Visit community café. www.mertslets.org.uk www.langtreereunites.hitsnetball.co.uk Torrington Police Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Amateur Boxing Club Club training 6.30-8pm carded boxers training 6.30-7.30pm only juniors age 8-11, Running club every 7-8.30pm ladies boxfit Wednesday at 6.15pm meet at Tarka Valley Railway. GTS gym Volunteers meet every Rugby Training 6.30-8.30pm Thursday from 9am till about 3pm at

Torrington Station (the Puffing Billy), unless weather is appalling. Variety of tasks. All welcome. 07881 905 260.

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Friday 8th

St Michael’s Church 8.30am Said Mass in St Jame’s Chapel Plough Dance: Inspire....! 7:30pm Art on Friday twice at month at The Plough10.30am-2.30pm. ‘Book of Kells’ New members welcome - contact Hazel: 01805 623757

Saturday 9th

Taddiport Tea Dance 2-4pm call Doug 01805 622648 or Beryl 01805 624294 Bideford Phoenix Morris at Buckland Brewer Fete 2.30pm Plough Workshop: Handmade Books with Megan Stallworthy 10am - 4pm Plough Theatre: Illyria: Danny The Champion of The World (Badock Gardens, Holsworthy) & workshop for 5-11yrs 3:45pm to 4:45pm. Plough Film: X-Men: Apocalypse (12A) 8pm

Sunday 10th

St. Michael’s Church 9am Choir Practice,10am Sung Mass Ignatius Sunday Club in upper room Torrington Methodist Church 10.30am Rev Ken Morgan Holy Communion, 6.30pm Mrs Vivienne Sheriff Plough Films: Love & Friendship (U) 5pm; The Daughter (15) 8pm

Tuesday 12th

Plough Opera: Glyndebourne: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg (Encore) 5:30pm

Wednesday 13th

Great Torrington WI Methodist Rooms 7pm, ‘A Dartmoor Ranger’. Singing for health, for older people, those with dementia and their carers. Conversation at 10.30am, singing begins at 11am, Torrington Community Hospital. £1 donation per session. For details call 01805 622666 or Julia Hadley 01409 281708. Plough Film: The Daughter (15) 8pm St Michael’s Church St Michael’s Church 10.30am Mass (Book of Common Prayer)

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Wednesday 27th

Plough Film: The Jungle Book (PG) 3pm; The Girl King 8pm Plough Theatre: ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ (Castle Hill, Filleigh) & workshop for 5-11yrs, 3:45-4:45 & 5pm St Michael’s Church 10.30am Mass (Book of Common Prayer)

Thursday 28th

Plough Films: The Jungle Book (PG) 3pm; Alice Through Looking Glass (PG) 7pm Plough Theatre: ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ (Hartland Abbey) 5pm Plough Music: Simon Blake’s Startling Songs! (Gallery Gig) 8:15pm St Michael’s Church 10.30am Said Mass in St James’ Chapel. 11am - 1pm Coffee morning Probus Club meets at the Black Horse, High Street, Torrington, 10am. Every fourth Thursday.

Friday 29th

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he 95th Umberleigh Garden Show will take place at the Village Hall on Saturday 6th August from 2.30pm. Admission £1 adults, children free. Classes include: fruit and vegetables, flowers, photography and crafts. Enjoy our family dog show, rural run, trade stands and famous ‘Human Fruit Machine’. With a bar and our popular cream teas, there’s something for everyone. Details of how to enter the competitions are in the schedule, available free from local shops, pubs and post offices, Murch’s Antiques Emporium, Umberleigh, or from www.umberleigh villagehall.co.uk.

want to go back to an earlier subject get on with it. and look at the use of computers in The other use of computers is in family history. There are two major research. The standard advice has always uses; recording and researching. There been to see transcripts on computers are numerous family tree programs out as finding aids, which then need to be there, some of them are free, and as backed up by inspection of the original with everything else in with a mark 1 eyeball! life, you get what you Increasingly this is not pay for. For many years so, as more and more the industry leader was documents are not only Family Tree Maker, from transcribed and indexed the same people who but they also have a copy run the Ancestry website. of the original document Nowadays there are to view. This is certainly many more options to true of the Census, but consider, and it is about definitely NOT true of the looking at them and GRO certificates! There making your own choice. are many, many websites “There are numerous to enjoy. FreeCen.org What I would say is they should all have GEDCOM family tree programs out and FreeBMD.org have 5 capability which is the there, some of them are already been mentioned. standard for transferring Others at the top of the free, and as data from one program list would be genuki. with everything else cs.ncl.ac.uk. which is a to another. They should in life, you get what vast conglomeration of all make it easy to record you pay for.” data (the usual process is pages and documents, to start with yourself and build out from mostly related to each county and there). They should all have a capability Devon is particularly well endowed with to produce charts and trees of various documents. Devon Family History Society descriptions as well as the capacity to add (www.devonfhs.org.uk) is another useful photos and other documents. Family Tree resource and I shall plug them as the Maker has the added function of linking society to join! Finally, I would recommend almost seamlessly with ancestry.com. www.findmypast.co.uk as this site has Some find this wonderful; others describe most of the Devon documents on it and it as intrusive or even creepy! Watch out pays a fee to the DFHS every time one for being sold bundled subscriptions to of their pages is viewed. Most importantly, Ancestry with FTM, as this bumps up the you get access to all the Devon parish price, it shouldn’t cost more than about records so far transcribed (most of them) £25 for the basic program. It’s also worth and you get a free bundled in subscription noting that you can usually download a to the British Newspaper Library. trial version of a program to see how you Jon Frayne

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Community Event to Collect Glove Makers’ Stories for Short Film Series. Have You Got Stories to Add?

o coincide with Bideford Heritage Day on Saturday 2nd July 2016, The Burton Art Gallery & Museum will be hosting a free event to collect stories about the glove industry in North Devon, for a new series of short films. Glove Stories is the latest project from community film makers North Devon Moving Image, to collect and preserve valuable firsthand accounts of life in North Devon. Gloving was an important industry for centuries, with factories in Appledore, Bideford, Great Torrington and Pilton in Barnstaple, as well being a source of income for many home workers. The industry came to an end in 2006 when the last factory closed its doors for the final time. Terry Priscott a former glove worker who runs the The North Devon Glove Industry History Page on Facebook says “It was once North Devon’s biggest employer. If you are local to the area, particularly Great Torrington, it is highly likely that some of your ancestors worked in the glove industry! Gloving is an important part of North Devon’s heritage but there are currently no books or other information available on it.” NDMI’s Glove Stories project aims to set this right by recording personal reminiscences from those who were associated with North Devon’s glove industry, and use them to produce a series of short films. The films will be free to watch via NDMI’s website and at The Burton Art Gallery & Museum. There will also be a screening of the series at White Moose Gallery in Barnstaple, to complement the Hand to Hand exhibition by local artist Sue on 14th July. Amanda McCormack, Creative Director of North Devon Moving Image says “We are inviting people to come along to the Burton on Saturday 2nd July to share their Glove Stories; either by interview on camera or by writing anecdotes on our Glove Stories memory cards. It would be great to see some old photographs and artefacts too.” The event runs from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 2nd July at The Burton Art Gallery and Museum in Bideford. For more information or to offer help volunteering on the day please contact Amanda McCormack on 01271 860610 or email northdevonmovingimage@ outlook.com. This community project has been made possible with funding from The Bideford Bridge Trust and Torridge Councillor Peter Christie.

Torridge Male Voice Choir Concert

orridge Male Voice Choir, under new musical director, Malcolm Pike, return to concert duty on Saturday 25th June at the HATS Theatre in Holsworthy (7.30pm).They will be performing popular songs, both individually and together with the Holsworthy and Launceston Town Bands. Everyone is welcome. Tickets priced £7 and £5 are available from the theatre, in advance or on the night.

Weare Giffard Hall Tours Two More!

e are pleased to announce a further two tours of The Hall being run this coming August, by kind permission of Prof. Willie de Loecker. These are open to all, and there will be a small charge of £5 which will be for Church funds. The Church will also be open for refreshments and guides will link its history with that of the Hall. The two tours will be on Saturday 13th August 2016 at10am and 2pm. Bookings can be made, with payment, and will be on a ‘first come first served’ basis, but please note, no booking can be confirmed until payment. Numbers are restricted on each of the tours. Please ring Keith Hughes on 01237 475168, or call at Wind in the Willows, Weare Giffard.

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Local National Gardens Scheme Open Gardens

he National Gardens Scheme is a charity which raises funds for nominated beneficiaries by visitors paying to attend open gardens and enjoy home-made teas or buying plants. Since its foundation, the Scheme has donated over £45 million, with the current target being 80p of every £1 raised at gardens to be donated to the annual beneficiaries. In the great majority of cases, the owners of gardens donate the total amounts raised at their open days, only very occasionally are minimal expenses deducted. Their generosity is responsible for the millions of pounds that the charity is able to donate every year. Beneficiaries include: Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Horatio’s Garden and Carers Trust, for a full list, and more information, please visit www.ngs.org.uk.

Sheepwash Gardens, EX21 5PE

Two gardens on opposite sides of the track. Lake Farmhouse: plenty to enjoy in this two acre garden and smallholding. Started in 2010, with a colour-themed rose garden, hosta border, orchard, hot borders and raised beds, peony borders, productive vegetable and fruit garden and lots more. Musselbrook Cottage: One acre naturalistic/wildlife garden of all season interest. Many rare and unusual plants on a sloping, sunny site. Eight ponds; koi, orfe, rudd, dragonflies, lilies, aquatics. Mediterranean garden, wild flower meadow, clock golf area, oriental features and more. A wildlife haven and a good photographers’ garden. Open Saturday 16th July, Sunday 17th July (11am - 5pm). Combined admission £5, children free.

Stone Farm, Bideford, EX39 4PN

One acre country garden with striking herbaceous borders, dry stone wall terracing, white garden, dahlia bed, wild meadow and woodland areas. There is also an extensive fully organic vegetable garden with raised beds, soft fruit cage and polytunnels and an orchard with traditional varieties of apples, pears and nuts. Open Saturday 2nd July, Sunday 3rd July, Saturday 9th July, Sunday 10th July (2 5pm). Admission £3.50, children free. Home-made teas, wheelchair access, dogs on leads welcome, plants for sale.

The Croft, Yarnscombe, EX31 3LW

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 17th July, 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 Pictured: The Croft, Yarnscombe. required. This garden also makes a donation to N Devon Animal Ambulance.

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Torrington Cavaliers Win Queen’s Award

Charity Challenge Cup Event Great Torrington Bowling Club

n Sunday 22nd May we held a Charity Challenge Cup event to raise money for charity and introduce the game of bowls to those who’ve never played before. 12 mixed teams of non-bowlers competed for the cup, playing three rounds to decide the winner and each team nominated a charity they wished to support. The teams represented clubs, pubs and local firms. The winning team was Jimmy’s Boys, a late entry from The Cavalier and they received a cheque for £300 for the North Devon Air Ambulance. A great day was had by everyone and we hope to make this an annual event. Alan Toogood

Torrington Silver Band Summer Concert

Saturday 9th July, Howe Concert Hall, 7.30pm ickets £5 on the door, under 16’s free and includes tea, coffee and biscuits. There will be a draw in the interval. We look forward to seeing you.

t has recently been announced that the Great Torrington Cavaliers have won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services, a major national award for voluntary groups. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is given annually to groups in the voluntary sector for community service. The award was announced by The Queen in celebration of her Golden Jubilee in 2002. It is the highest award that can be made to any voluntary group, equivalent to an MBE. The Torrington Cavaliers are a long established group who raise money for local charities and good causes. They were established in 1970 and since then have staged many events raising thousands for charity. They are perhaps best known for their spectacular giant themed bonfires, which have achieved national and international recognition. In addition to these bonfires the Cavaliers also carry out a great deal of community work around Torrington, for special events such as Christmas and May Fair. Cavaliers’ Chairman, Steve Young said “The Cavaliers are honoured to receive this prestigious award. It recognises all the hard work done by the group since we were formed in 1970. It’s estimated that we’ve raised and given away nearly half a million pounds in that time, helping thousands of local and national charities and good causes. The founder members, and all who have been involved since, would be and are proud to be honoured in this way. The motto established by the founders of the group was, ‘To provide entertainment the like of which Torrington has never seen before’, we will continue to do this and support the town in any way we can. We thank those who proposed us for this award, the local community who have supported us and the selection committee who have recognised our efforts over the past 46 years.” Steve Young, Cavaliers’ Chairman

Torrington Fairtrade Group: New Fairtrade Stockist/User Guide

e are in the process of updating the Fairtrade guide of stockists/users within the town. As a Fairtrade town, Torrington has made Fairtrade part of everyday life; we can choose Fairtrade in our shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants; Churches and community groups are using Fairtrade. The Fairtrade Mark guarantees farmers and producers in developing countries are paid fairly and treated properly, enabling them to support their families and communities. Over the next few weeks, we will be canvassing shop, pub, café and restaurant proprietors to update their Fairtrade stock/use details. If you would like to be included in the guide or would like information about Fairtrade products available, please contact Kathy on 01805 624678 or Myra on 01805 624232.

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Jim’s Journey: A 630-mile Coast Path Walk in Aid of Local Cancer Patients

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Berry Castle Open Day Experience a taste of the Iron Age

Sunday, 17th July 2016, 11am-4pm Huntshaw Woods, Huntshaw, near Torrington EX38 7HH Free Entry * Dumnonika: Re-enactment and living history society representing life in the British Iron Age * Beyond Berry Castle: Huntshaw and Alverdiscott archaeology * History of Medicine: Nathan and Nicole * Displays by Devon Dowsers & Tamar Dowsers * The Torridge Metal Detecting Club * Devon Wildlife Trust * Storytelling * The Big Berry Wave - Ian Kevern, SkyzInk * Tours of the site * The Berry Castle diorama * Display of Geophys survey results * North Devon Archaeological Society * Buckland Brewer History Society * Torrington and District History Society * Hands-on Archaeology * Plus lots of activities for children, and refreshments on sale. Berry Castle lies in woodland and access is via a track with some inclines. Transport for the less-abled will be provided from Foxes Cross. Nearby parking will be available. The Friends of Berry Castle acknowledge the permissive rights granted by Clinton Devon Estates. For more information contact: Emma Barrow emmacbarrow@msn.com, 01805 623266.

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Great Torrington Bluecoat’s Summer Fayre! Saturday 9th July 2-4pm

e have chosen to have a Carnival theme this year, and have booked some fantastic entertainment for you all. There will be a bouncy castle, provided by Phatdog Entertainment, a ‘pillow bash’, face painting and candy floss! There will be some brilliant stalls and action-packed games - a mix of the old favourites and some excellent new attractions too. We also have an awesome raffle, with a super-cool main prize: a Go Pro! Come along and have some fun. We are looking for cuddly toy donations for one of our most popular stalls, as well as bottles for the tombola. We will also be needing lots of (nut free) cakes for the Fayre bake sale, so if you could drop off any donations to the school office (cuddlies and bottles asap so we can get organised; labelled baked goodies the day before - on 08/07/16), we’d be very grateful. Thank you. If you are interested in having a table to sell on at our fayre, please get in touch. It’s only £10 for external business stall holders. Email us: FOTB@bluecoatprimary.org We look forward to seeing you all!

ur ‘Pot Luck Supper’ was a resounding success, with a fantastic spread of luscious food and a celebratory atmosphere. Everyone said how much they enjoyed the evening and what a joy it was to go out, knowing one’s dietary choices and needs would be gloriously catered for in good company. There’s so much expertise within the group; from growing and sourcing produce, to cooking, wellbeing, green living and social enterprise. We look forward to sharing our skills and the benefits of the group with anyone interested.

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