June Crier 2017 by The Torrington Crier

June 2017 The Crier is produced for the community, supported by advertisers, Great Torrington Town Council, and the Great Torrington Town and Lands Charity. 5900 copies are distributed throughout Great Torrington and the rural district, with a readership of 14,750

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From Your Mayor

n the 16th May, I was honoured to be elected the Mayor for the next 12 months. First I would like to say a very big thank you to Cllr Margaret Brown, for being such a hardworking, caring Mayor; Margaret works tirelessly for Great Torrington, both at Town Council, and at Torridge District Council. She led the town when we were chosen to work with Devon County Council and the Home Office in relocating the refugee boys, and the town opened its arms and gave so generously. I hope I can follow on in Margaret’s shoes, but it’s a big act to follow. Thank you Margaret, it was a pleasure to work with you as your deputy. My diary is filling up with appointments, both in town and the surrounding areas, I will keep you updated on these events. My chosen charities this year will be, firstly, The Torrington Army Cadet unit. A few weeks ago the Mayor, Di Davey and myself went to a presentation evening,

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and I was so impressed with the amount Town Council of different activities the adults provide Town Council Awards 2017 for the youngsters, and how keen they his year the Town Council has are to get involved. They are truly a given the Howe Plate Award credit to our town. My second charity to Mr Paul Tennant, for his will be The North Devon Hospice; this is excellent services to the community of in memory of a very special work friend Great Torrington over many years in his of mine, who was looked after so well, role as teacher at the Bluecoat School, but sadly passed two years ago. This and for all that he has done in the place does fantastic work, for the wider organisation of May Fair each year. area, and the whole place and the staff The retiring Mayor, Mrs Margaret are always so welcoming; nothing is too Brown has awarded her Good Citizen much trouble for them. I do hope we Award for 2017 to the Crier (Becky, can raise a great deal of money to help Esther and Kate) in recognition of the both of these well deserving charities. I do hope we have some good weather excellent work they have done in their continued production of the Crier, and this summer, it makes the long winter a the value it has in the community of bit easier to cope with. Great Torrington. If I can help in anything, or you wish M.A. Tighe, Town Clerk me to attend a special family birthday/ anniversary or function, please let Karen, our assistant Town Clerk, know on 01805 adverts. 626135. I wish you all a happy and healthy Finally we have three council seats summer. to be filled in the coming month, if you Best Wishes, are interested, please look out for the Sue Mills, Mayor of Great Torrington

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Torrington Food Bank Appeal Library News

he Torrington Food Bank would like to thank everyone who supports us, we remain busy and we are very grateful for all your donations. Some time ago we asked for no more baked beans as we had such a good stock, but we now find we are very low on them, along with biscuits, tinned veg, sugar and coffee. We are of course very grateful for anything you feel able to donate, but thought it might be helpful to mention what we are most in need of at the present time. Opening times: 10am until 12pm. Every Tuesday at the Baptist Church, New Street and every Saturday at the Castle Hill Building (over the Library). Service available to Great Torrington residents and surrounding parishes. We provide a basic food parcel consisting of tinned or dried food for people who need emergency help due to sickness, homelessness, benefit cuts or delays, or domestic violence for example. Please alert us of those in need and spread the word or support us by making a donation of tins or packets (subject to opening times) at the Parish Church, Methodist Church, Co-op or Tourist Information Centre in Castle Hill, or during Food Bank opening times. Confidential contact details:Shirley Beer - 01805 623887 Dave Martin - 01805 623175 Thank-you once again for your support. The Torrington Food Bank

e welcome Jennie Smithson to our team at Torrington, Jennie will be with us on Thursday afternoons and every Saturday morning. Zuzanna, our young volunteer, is with us on Saturdays, supporting our Book Trackers and offering a simple craft session. Thank you to the Ist Torrington District Rainbows who made book marks for the library during their sponsored silence, to raise funds for their party to celebrate 30 years of Rainbows. Remember our Bouncing Bees singing sessions for the under 5s, on Tuesday afternoons (term time only) at 1.30pm. RVS Devon Home Library Service: Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) Devon Home Library volunteers are out and about bringing library items to users unable to visit the library. If you would like to volunteer, or need to access the service, please contact RVS on 07786 635 163 for more information. Mobile Library: We have the Torrington Mobile Library based here with us, its schedule takes it far into the county, as far as Woolacombe, North Tawton, Welcombe and Romansleigh, but it also offers a service closer to home. You can check out all the mobile library timetables at www.devon.gov.uk/yourmobilelibrary. htm. Coffee & IT Sessions – Helping You with Your Gadgets!: “Most of my working life’s been spent with computers, so seeing a volunteering opportunity via TorrAGE Ageing Well to offer IT tuition to silver surfers in Torrington Library; I knew I had something to offer. I thought it would keep my IT skills up to date, but I am getting so much more than that. I find it very rewarding, and sometimes challenging, helping people who have a wide variety of needs. I help people with their own laptops, tablets and smartphones. The range of topics is very varied too, from simply logging on and using email and browsing the internet, to helping someone trace their family history. When you have helped someone they really appreciate it, and it gives me a warm glow when I know that they have achieved what they wanted. I am available most Thursday and Friday mornings at the Library, so call by or phone them on 01805 622107 to book your slot. To anybody thinking of volunteering I can only say don’t hesitate DO IT, you won’t regret it.” Perry Elford

Friends of Torrington Library

Are you a member of Torrington Library? If not, you can join for free. You can then use any of the Devon libraries to borrow and return books and also get access to online magazines.

Can you spare any time to help your library?

If so, please become a member of the Torrington ‘Friends’ group. You can join the general committee and help run the group or become a helper at our events, held throughout the year. If you are interested, please contact one of the librarians.

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STITCH Update

e have nothing further to report yet on our Secretary of State referral, but we are in regular contact with DCC to ensure that they continue to monitor its progress through the appropriate channels. We now have a new Devon County Councillor for Torridge Rural in Andrew Saywell, and we shall be pressing him not only get to grips with the bed situation, but to apply pressure to the government to review the whole healthcare offering in North Devon. If pressure is not maintained, the powers that be might assume that the problem will simply go away - so we all have to fight to make it very clear that we are not going anywhere until a solution is found. It is distressing enough to be very sick and needing specialist hospital treatment, without the added stress and anxiety that those essential services we rely on at NDDH could be removed at the drop of a hat. When the hospital was opened in 1979, it was the fruition of many years of campaigning to provide our rural population with access to quality healthcare. Before that, the local services were so limited that patients had to travel to Exeter and Plymouth hospitals for emergency care, with the real risk of dying on the way - and babies often had to be delivered en route, putting mother and baby at risk. Now almost 40 years on this is being promoted as the acceptable alternative to NDDH services - have the lunatics taken over the asylum? Feelings are running high and the strength of public opinion is such that any proposals to remove vital services will be challenged every step of the way. Continue to lobby your town and county councillors, MPs, newspapers and social media and support the SOHS campaign. We must continue to voice our concerns loud and clear to get justice for our community. STITCH

ith the Round the Square Festival nearly upon us, we would like to make sure you are fully aware of all the events occurring over the weekend. So many, and not enough room to tell you all the information, so here are some guidelines! Music – lots – at The Plough, Howe Hall, the Church and the Torridge Vale Club. Indy, pop, reggae, afrobeats, rock, world, folk and European are all included, and though you may not have heard of the artists involved, they are all booked from being seen and are top notch! Don’t’ forget the Torrington Brass band concert in the Howe Hall on Friday evening. Talks and a Walk (supported by Berry’s Accountants). These are taking place at the Museum, Saturday and Sunday; themes include archaeology of Torrington, Thomas Fowler, the changing coasts with the AONB team and ‘life of a verge’ with the N.D. Bioshere. Restricted to 20 places - these are not to be missed, opportunities to find out ‘stuff’ from the locale. Children’s Activities (supported by Torrington Rotary). Saturday and Sunday in the streets of the town centre; most are free (donations happily accepted) and fun for all to get involved in. Day of Dance, Sunday in the streets, come and watch, or get involved. Dance workshops (French in The Plough) and then a French dance, Morris for all on Saturday, and Lindy Hop on Sunday. The church has presentations with, and by, the local school covering the life of Rev. Keble Martin the botanic illustrator, and an evening of local artists. Art & Photographic exhibitions, a fiddle workshop with the genius Nick Wyke, games in the Vicarage gardens (along with afternoon tea), and film are all represented, come along and get involved in one of Torrington’s finest festivals for many years! The festival has been the brainchild of organiser Matt Whittaker, and we are indebted to help from volunteers who have made the weekend possible. Kind support has been given by Berry’s accountants, the Co-op, Webbers, and Unique Boutique, along with the Plough, the Chamber of Trade, the Town Council and Torrington Rotary. Profits raised will go towards helping fund the re-opening of the Town Hall. Tickets are available from The Plough Arts Centre and on the door if available. A full programme of events is available online at www.roundthesquare.co.uk.

Keble Martin Concert Friday 16th June 7.30pm

he Keble Martin concert at St Michaels Church in Torrington will be a celebration of Reverend Keble Martin, vicar of the Church in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Keble Martin was a renowned botanical artist and produced the Concise British Flora in colour, eventually published to great acclaim and success in the 1960’s The concert will explore songs and tunes which have a connection, near and far, with plants and flowers. The story of Keble Martin will be narrated and children will perform a traditional dance. Artistic and literary license will be the order of the day and some lovely tunes and songs will resonate through the wonderful acoustic space of our church. £5 per person and there will be a raffle. All proceeds will go to local charities. Further details contact Colin Porter 01805 624030.

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ew faces are always welcome to attend our meetings at local venues. You can find details on was at Hatherleigh Community our Facebook page, in Centre the Crier, or by contacting toindividual see many of their residents receive members. Community Thisinformal is similar to set up to preserve We are aAwards. friendly and group the awards we have in Torrington, longstanding ties between these twin towns in Devon and which recognise people who have Finistère. We work alongside other organizations to support Sir Duke here again – wow how made a difference to their town. community events, part in charity and to goes by! Well Autumn quickly a help month It was lovely to at take last welcome, and quizzes co-ordinate cross-channel visits by diverse clubs and organisations from theupon area. is definitely be involved with, the Induction of Amongst our activities in 2017, we will be hosting Boule and Croquet us and games many of Father Lawrence MacLean. We hope in and the Vicarage conjunction the Festival, rescue dogs he his familygarden will be invery happy in with the Round The Square on town, the afternoon SundayFete 18th at June. The their are with gaining our and theofChurch the We are sharing the Garden coatslight in Vicarage was a good opportunity for usalong, have some fun andwinter Torrington Rotary Club. Please come enjoy some readiness for the allrefreshments. to meet them. onset Winter! The andanTown Traders We willCo-op also have information stand at St. Michael’s Church Fêteofon 1st July. We have been as arranged a Harvest Festival in the Please come along and see what we’re all about. There are various membership busy as ever with Pannier Market on options available. new dogs the 11th September. About 20 of us will be travelling to the Roscoff Onion Festivalthree in mid-August. This was the first being taken in who were due to be put In the latter part of this year, we are planning to have quizzes and a local one organised and I to sleep – I don’t really know why as treasure Next cycle rideand to Roscoff, via Plymouth think it will hunt. become a year we hope to organize theyaare lovely very friendly – they Ferry of course. regular event on the even like children! For more calendar. information on any of the above, please Torrington Bruno,contact: our 12-month-old puppy that Nick Roberts 01805 Finally, we (Chair) tried to Tel. attend as 625765; many 07779 needs118an690. eye operation, is still Email. nickandanne1620@btinternet.com Macmillan coffee mornings as possible bouncing around and we are well on and in fact ended Hayes up going to five! 07969 our596 way935. to raising the £3,000 needed Johnny McGowan (Secretary); This is aJohnny.mcgowanhayes@gmail.com wonderful charity and it‘s not for his operation. Email. surprising that it’s so well supported. We have been chosen as one of After all those coffees we went to the three charities to participate in a GreatKitchen Torrington Town andandCommunity Soap shop to see Lesley fantastic Hall scheme run by Animal Richard Phillips who celebrated ten Another Phase Nowth Completed! Friends Insurance. Basically the September. years of uring business on 30 charity that receives theactivity most invotes the past couple of months, you may have seen some the Congratulations to you both. gets a whopping £5,000. So come on under-croft area of the Town Hall, where our builders, W.M.S. have been I look forward to hearing from you if all you Facebook fans, please vote for carrying out the intricate task of preparing the arches ready for glazing. you have an event or anniversary you us, and pass the word around to all Special glass had to be ordered from Germany, and at the time of writing this want to tell me about – just call me your friends and family. It is simple to article, it625662, is still en route. However, the Trustees thecosts B.P.T. have been assured 01805 or our secretary, vote, of and nothing. Just go to: it will be completed and opened in time for the Great Torrington Round the Square Pauline at the Council offices on 01805 www.facebook.com/feelgoodpark and Music and Art Festival, 16th-18th June. 626135. on the left-hand menu you will see This will Councillor be the firstRichard opportunity to show how the space can beand for charity Rumbold ‘Voteflexible for Charity’. Click this it will events, fundraising, exhibitions So please forshowing more Townetc. Mayor takekeep you reading throughyour to aCrier page charities in the scheme. Then click on news shortly. Richard Rumbold, Great Torrington Town and Community Hall Project

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Fitness with Friends Re-launch

he ‘Fitness with Friends’ group is re-launching on Mondays at 10am with a new instructor called Jennie. The group is running at the Castle Community Centre (formerly 1646) and will be a weekly event to include refreshments afterwards. It is primarily aimed at 60+ age group and will be tailored to suit individual abilities. We look forward to welcoming new members, and are happy to take enquiries on the number below if there are any questions anyone would like answered! Alison Marsden, TorrAGE Ageing Well 01805 622666 Mobile: 07494 414 386

Get Together Friends of Great Torrington

he dates for June are as follows: * Monday 5th June. The film in the Plough will be Their Finest with Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy. The film will start at 2pm. Cost £3.50 including a cup of tea or coffee afterwards. * Tuesday 13th June. The lunch will be in The Black Horse. Cost £7.50. Normal time of 12.30 for 1pm start. Contact Marcia or Val to book with payment. Thank you to Graham and Penny our hosts at The Royal Exchange, for our excellent lunch on Tuesday 9th May. Included in this are all the kitchen staff, with a special mention to waitress Molly who rushed up and down from the kitchen with piping hot food. Congratulations to all.

Parish Church May Fair Flower Festival

huge thank you to everyone who supported our three-day floral extravaganza over the May Fair weekend. Great Torrington is very proud of its talented flower arrangers, and we thank them all for their hard work, generosity and skills in making it a fantastic festival. Thank you also for the support of the Benefice Churches of Taddiport, Frithelstock and Little Torrington. So many visitors from far and wide, beyond the town, commented on the wonderful displays which were based on the theme of ‘How Great Torrington is’. We represented over 20 aspects of town life, past and present, ranging from The Tarka Trail and the Puffing Billy, to the Museum, Glove Factory, Rosemoor and Dartington, the W.I., Torrington Players and the Silver Band. Not to mention the Cavaliers and their bonfires, the Carnival, Town Twinning, Taddiport Chapel and the Boxing Day Hunt. You can view photographs online at the Parish Church website www.stmichaelstorrington.org.uk. It was an event not to be missed and so many people enjoyed it. Thank you also to those who provided delicious refreshments and generous raffle prizes. The Church was buzzing with lively conversation and gentle music as folk enjoyed the flowers and exhibitions. We are grateful too to those who loaned displays of historic May Fair dresses, archive photos and stunning images of work by the world renowned botanist Revd. William Keble Martin. He was Vicar of Great Torrington in the 1940’s. The Flower festival was a lovely event, made possible by dedicated teamwork and commitment to celebrating the life of our town and locality. There are two concerts in the Parish Church on 16th and 17th June as part of the ‘Round the Square’ Arts and Music Festival. We do hope you can join us then. Looking ahead, everyone is welcome to The Vicarage Garden Summer Fete on Saturday 1st July 12-4pm. All local organisations are welcome to have a (free) promotional stall or display to publicise their own activities. Please contact us at fr.peter@stmichaelstorrington.org.uk Ann Bevan

Record Amount Raised at This Year’s Carnival!

he Great Torrington May Fair & Carnival Committee is pleased to confirm that the money raised from this year’s carnival collection was £2087.62, which is a record figure! A massive thank you to everyone who contributed towards this year’s Carnival without you this amount wouldn’t have been possible. Please keep an eye out in the July edition for more May Fair and Carnival 17 updates. Once again thank you!!!! Natasha Batty, Secretary

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Youth Activities in Great Torrington Nothing for children YOUTH to do? Think again! SERVICES IN GREAT TORRINGTON Group

Age Range

Which Night?

Where?

1 Torrington Rainbows

Age 5 - 7

Mon 6.15 - 7.15pm

Rugby Club

Emma Keil - emmakeil@talktalk.net

1st Torrington Brownies

Age 7 - 10

Mon 6.00 - 7.30pm

Baptist Hall

Kathryn Masterson – (01805) 623212

3rd Torrington Brownies

Age 7 - 10

Weds 6.30 – 8.00pm

Baptist Hall

Emma Keil - emmakeil@talktalk.net

Age 10 - 14

Tues 7.00 - 8.30pm

Rugby Club

Linda Masterson – (01805) 623212

Age 14 - 26

Tues 7.00 - 8.30pm

Rugby Club

Linda Masterson – (01805) 623212

Age 6 - 8

Tues 6.00 - 7.30pm

Scout Hut

Age 8 - 10

Tues 6.00 - 7.30pm

Scout Hut

Age 10 - 14

Mon 7.30 – 9.00pm

Scout Hut

School yrs 1 – 6

Fri 6.30 – 8.00pm

Allsorts Plus

Age 10 – 14

Fri 8.00 – 9.15pm

All held in Bluecoat School Hall

Peter & Fran Ashton – (01409) 281246 ashton@awslandfarm.freeserve.co.uk Peter & Fran Ashton – (01409) 281246 ashton@awslandfarm.freeserve.co.uk Peter & Fran Ashton – (01409) 281246 ashton@awslandfarm.freeserve.co.uk Morag (01805) 625510 or Karen (01805) 622866

Allsorts Youth

Age 14/15 +

Fri 8.00 – 9.15pm

Torrington Army Cadets

Age 12 - 18

Fri 7.00 - 9.30pm

Detachment Hut at GTS

Lt. Matthew Sanders - 07463 818187 or email matt.sanders@armymail.mod.uk

Age 3 – 5

Sat 9.45 – 10.45am

Age 5 – 7

Sat 11.00 – 12.00pm

All held at the Plough Arts Centre

Age 8 – 12

Sat 1.00 – 3.00pm

Sophie Evans 07527 544694 or (01805) 624624 or email sophie@theploughartscentre.org.uk

Age 13 - 18

Sat 3.15 – 5.15pm

Age 10 - 16

Sat 11.00 – 1.00pm

1 Torrington Guides 1 Torrington Senior Guides 1 Torrington Beavers (Boys & Girls) 1st Torrington Cubs (Boys & Girls) 1st Torrington Scout Group (Boys & Girls) Allsorts Children’s Club

Plough Youth Theatre

Plough Junior Jazz Group

Streetz Dance Crew

Sarah Anne Westcott Dance & Performing Arts (Ballet, Modern & Tap)

Torrington Silver Band Great Torrington Golf Club

Contact

Age Range Age 0 - 5

Which Night?

Tues 9.45 – 10.45am

Plough Arts Centre Where?

Scout Hut

School yrs 1 - 3

Tues 3.30 - 4.15pm

Bluecoat School

School yrs 4 - 6

Tues 4.15 – 5.00pm

Bluecoat School

Invite Only

Tues 6.00 – 8.00pm

GTS

Age 8 - 16

Thurs 4.00 – 5.00pm

Scout Hut

Age 3 - 5

Fri 3.30 – 4.00pm

Bluecoat School

Invite Only

Sat 9.00 – 11.00am

Scout Hall

Pre-school Ballet 2 ½ - 4 yrs

Fri 4.00 – 4.30pm

All held at the Plough Arts Centre

Intro to Ballet 4 years +

Fri 4.30pm – 5.00pm

Pre-Primary to Grade 2 Ballet 6 years +

Fri 5.00pm – 5.45pm

All tap grades

Fri 5.45pm – 6.30pm

Ballet Grades 3 & above

Fri 6.30pm – 7.15pm

Modern Grades

Fri 7.15pm – 8.00pm

6 years and upwards Under 18’s

Mon 8.00 – 9.30pm

Simon Gilby 07906 611536 Contact

Amy Avery 07854 975823 or email amyavery10@yahoo.com

The Studios (01237) 471954 or Val on 07551 974514

All held at Howe Concert Hall

email: jowhite1974@sky.com

Torrington Golf Club

Andy Stevens 07795 577490

Weds 8.00 – 9.30pm Monthly Competitions

oncerned at the perceived lack of youth activities in the town, the Town Council commissioned Sharon Lambert to research all available activities and groups in order to compile a comprehensive list of what is available. The listing can also be found on the Town Council website, www.great-torringtontowncouncil.gov.uk. If your group isn’t included, please get in touch with the Town Council on 01805 626135 or email admin@great-torringtontowncouncil.gov.uk. Whilst this list of youth groups has been compiled by the Town Council to help prospective members, the Council has in no way approved the clubs nor recommends any club in particular. Prospective members and their parents/guardians are responsibleGroup for ensuring that any suitable for them. SomeWhere? groups are term-time only. Agespecific Range club isWhich Night? Contact Torrington Amateur Athletics Club

Age 11 – 17

Weds 6.15pm

Gym by Sports Hall at GTS

Age 11 – 17

Mon 6.00pm

GTS Car Park

Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Club

Age 11 - 16

Monday 6.15pm

All held at Torridge Vale

Age 11 - 16

Friday 6.15pm

Social Club

Under 7 Boys & Girls (Tag Rugby)

Sunday 10.00 – 11.00/30am

All held at Torrington Rugby Club

Under 9 – Under 11 (Boys & Girls)

Sunday 10.00 – 11.00/30am

Under 13 Boys

Sunday 10.00 – 11.00/30am Open Sessions Mon & Fri at 7.00pm (Winter)

Great Torrington Rugby Club

Great Torrington Bowling Club

Torridgeside Amateur Swimming Club

Group Torridgeside Amateur Football Club

No age restriction but the young person must be able to hold a small bowl Cater for any age but must be able to swim at least 400m showing ability in breast stroke, front crawl and back stroke Age Range Under 8s

Open Sessions Mon & Fri 6.30pm (Summer) Mon & Fri 6pm onwards (time depends on ability)

Under 10s

Adrian Avery 07780 665378 or email aavery@gts.devon.sch.uk

All held at the Bowling Club: - John Pitts - Club Secretary (01805) 439100 or email john.pitts@rocketmail.com. Visit Indoors September – March Great Torrington Bowling Club website for more information about aspects of bowling. Outdoors April - September Torrington Swimming Pool

Torrington Swimming Pool

Sunday 5.30pm onwards (time depends on ability)

Northam Swimming Pool

Which Night?

Where?

Weds 5.30pm –

All held at GTS MUGA between October & March and at Donnacroft between April & September

Thurs 5.30pm –

Heathcliffe Pettifer 07958 788589

MORE COACHES ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH THESE AGE GROUPS OR TO START A NEW ONE, IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT ADRIAN AS ABOVE.

Weds Squad Session (Invite only)

6.30pm

Email: torringtonaac@gmail.com

Contact the club via the website www.torridgesideswimming.co.uk or email the head coach at headcoach@torridgesideswimming.co.uk

Contact Manager - Gary Hill 07875 168503 Manager - Phil Duffy 07528 847156

6.30pm Under 11s

Tues 6.30pm –

Manager - Mark Easterbrook 07850 323506

7.30pm Under 12s

Weds 6.30pm –

Under 14s

Thurs 6.30pm -

Manager – Mick Kavanagh 07468 459093

7.30pm

Manager – Mark Avery 07817 464299

7.30pm Wado Ryu Karate

Age 11+ (beginners and lower grades) Age 11+ (coloured belts) Age 11+ (brown & black belts) Age 5 – 11 Age 11+ (Beginners) Age 11+ (Coloured Belts) Age 11+ (Brown & Black Belts)

Mon 7.00 – 7.45pm Mon 7.00 – 8.30pm

All sessions are held at the “Ken Shu Kan Dojo” at Function Fitness

Peter Hill (01805) 624568 or 07732 420160 or email PHill25467@aol.com

Mon 7.00 – 9.00pm Thurs 6.00 – 6.45pm Thurs 7.00 – 7.45pm Thurs 7.00 – 8.30pm Thurs 7.00 – 9.00pm

11 PLEASE NOTE, MANY OF THESE RUN DURING TERM TIME ONLY, PLEASE CONTACT THE RELEVANT PERSON AS LISTED ABOVE FOR FURTHER

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.

June 2017 Thursday 1st

Plough Exhibition until 17th June Paul Seed - More Uptown and Further Down West Plough Films: Beauty and the Beast (PG) 2pm & 5pm; Cézanne et Moi (15) 8pm Plough Gallery Gig: ‘The Karaoke Experience’ with Bryony Chave Cox 8.15pm Tarka Pottery Adult Pottery Classes every Thursday in term time:10-12 noon, 1.30-3.30pm and 7-9pm t: 07931306414 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 7:30-9pm Tai Chi 12.30pm every Thursday, £2.50 donation,Torrington Hospital. TorrAge Ageing Well 01805 622666 Pannier General Market every Thurs 8am–5pm Gt Torrington Parish Church 10.30am Said Mass, Coffee morning 11am-1pm. Little Fishes Toddler Group at Baptist Church every Thurs term time 9.30am -11.30am £1.50 per family. Jill 01805 624387 Short Mat Bowls 2-4pm every Thurs @ High Bickington Community Centre Wendy’s Fitness for Life classes at the Scout Hall Gas Lane 07787 607 322 Slimming World Join us at Torrington Rugby Club every Thurs at 5.30 & 7.30pm Norah 07789 632166 Toddler Group 9.30-11am every Thur @ High Bickington Community Centre Writers Poets & Listeners 7.30pm Conservative Club Langtree Indoor Market in The Parish Hall, every Thursday from 10am-2pm. Local produce, food and gifts and a community café.

Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Club training 6.30-7.30pm juniors age 8-11, 7-8.30pm ladies boxfit Tarka Valley Railway. Volunteers meet every Thursday from 9am till about 3pm at Torrington Station (the Puffing Billy), unless weather is appalling. Variety of tasks. 07881 905 260.

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 4th

Plough Film: Their Finest (12A) 3pm Plough Music: Show of Hands at RHS Plough Workshop: Spring into Rosemoor 5pm Summertime Textiles Taster Session Plough Film: The Zookeeper’s Wife 10am-1pm (12A) 8pm Plough Play in a Day: Myths & Legends Catholic Church of the Holy Family – (7-12 yrs) 10am-4pm Mass every Sun 9.15am Gt Torrington Parish Church 8.30am Gt Torrington Parish Church: 10am Said Mass Sung Eucharist with Sunday Club Plough Workshops every Friday: Torrington Methodist Church 10.30am Sarah Anne Westcott School of Dance Rev Stephen Hill, Holy Communion, 7pm 3:30-7:30pm Milton Damerel Concert Pannier Market every Fri 8am-5pm Grosvenor Church Torrington, ALLSORTS Children’s Club at Bluecoat Bluecoat Junior School 4pm, with Primary School, Fridays, 6.30-8pm. an exciting children’s programme, School years 1-6. Phone Morag on refreshments at 5pm. Tim 07798 670 01805 625510 754. Every Sunday. ALLSORTS Plus Youth Club at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Bluecoat Primary School, Fridays, Day Saints meet @ Bideford College 8-9.15pm. School years 6 and upwards. Abbotsham Rd, Bideford Sunday Phone Morag on 01805 625510 Sacrament service at 10-11am English Folk Dancing 8pm every Fri Sunday Brunch (Grosvenor Torrington @ Northam Village Hall with Bideford Church) Every 1st Sunday 10.30am Ceilidh Club. Info John 01237 476632 12noon Bluecoat School Hall. Food and Torrington Police Amateur Boxing fun for all the family! Club training 6.30-7.30pm juniors age Tim Gilbert 07798 670 754 11+, 7.15-9pm seniors Car Boot Sale Tesco Rose Lane. Every Little Otters Baby & Toddler Group, Sunday 10am - 2pm cars £5 - vans Merton every Friday, 9am-11.30am, at £7. Sellers 9am. Maureen Beauchamp The Clinton Hall, Merton 07999 445 489. Pitch fees will go to Tarka Pottery Workshop Captain British Heart Foundation and Underpants. Create your own COMIC Diabetes UK. book character! 07931 306 414

Friday 2nd

Saturday 3rd

Plough Film: Ghost in the Shell (12A) 7pm Plough Workshops every Saturday: Plough Junior Jazz 11am - 1pm; Plough Youth Theatre 9:45am-5:15pm 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. Every first Saturday 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

Monday 5th

Outdoor Bowls club night every Monday from 6.30pm at the Bowling Green, Castle Street Appledore Band summer concerts on Appledore quay (opp. Seagate Hotel) Training Band at 7pm, Senior Band 8.45pm. In St Mary’s Church if wet. Torrington Craft Group, every Monday 1-4pm in the Methodist Church Hall £10 per month or £3.50 per session including refreshments, Jeanne Singleton 01805 622650 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 @

All Shines Window Cleaning Services Windows • Gutters • Soffits Conservatories Wall & Cladding Cleaning (soft method), Roof de-moss • Patios • Driveways, etc.

01805 938502 07711 079 577 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 Fitness with Friends 10-11.30am every Monday at Castle Community Centre, all abilities welcome. Contact Ageing Well on 01805 622666. £3 donation

Tuesday 6th

Plough Films: The Zookeeper’s Wife (12A) 5pm; I am Not Your Negro (12A) 8pm Beaford Guides at Beaford School Tuesdays term time only 7pm till 8.30pm Bridget Wade 07830 797 050 or email BeafordGuides@outlook.com Tarka Pottery Adult Pottery Classes every Tuesday in term time:10-12 noon and 7-9pm t:07931 306 414 Beaford Brownies meet at Beaford School on Tuesdays 5.30pm till 7pm 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 6-7.30pm, 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

Wednesday 7th

Plough Film: Their Finest (12A) 8pm 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. (First Wed of the month) Plough Workshops every Wednesday: Adult English Class 6:30-8:30pm; Latin for Beginners 7-8pm; Tai Chi 7:30-9pm Parkinson’s UK Torridge Branch monthly coffee morning every 1st Wed of the month 10.30am-12.30pm @ Phase 1 Common Room, Ethelwynne Brown Close, East the Water Bideford 3rd Torrington Brownies at Torrington Baptist Hall, every Wed term time 6.308pm Shirley Lee 01805 625965 Free English Course for Adults every Weds 6-8pm @ The Fire Station. Learn the basics or aim towards L2(GCSE=) qualification. Rosemary Dymond 01237 472462 Langtree Reunites Netball Club High 5 training (sch yrs 3-6) 6-7pm, Junior training (sch yrs 7-9) every Weds 7-8pm evening (Juniors 7-8pm and Seniors 8-9.30pm) @ Torrington sports hall. Visit www.langtreereunites.hitsnetball.co.uk Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Club training 6.30-8pm carded boxers Running club every Wednesday at 6.15pm meet at GTS gym Rugby Training 6.30-8.30pm at Donnacroft

Gt Torrington Parish Church 10.30am Mass (Book of Common Prayer) Bideford Phoenix Morris at Westward Ho! At 7.45pm

Thursday 8th

Plough Film: The Handmaiden (18) 8pm Plough Workshop: Open Mouth Music & Poetry 8pm (every second Thursday) Gt Torrington Parish Church 10.30am Said Mass, Coffee morning 11am-1pm. Torrington Fairtrade Group meets 7.30pm at The Plough. New members welcome. Kathy 07817 395 550 or Myra 01805 624232.

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Friday 9th

Plough Workshop: Spring into Summertime Textiles Course 10am-1pm The Big Music Quiz at TTVS 7-7.30 start, £2.50 pp, max 6 per team. In aid of Little Frogs Pre School. Call Lorraine 01805 623635 to book a table Plough Music: Tatcho Drom 8pm Plough Comedy: Dr Phil’s Health Revolution at Lynton Town Hall 8pm Art on Friday twice at month at The Plough 10.30am-2pm. ‘Acrylic Landscape Incorporating Plant Material’ New members welcome Hazel: 01805 623757 Gt Torrington Parish Church 8.30am Said Mass

Saturday 10th

Plough Comedy: Dr Phil’s Health Revolution at The Plough 8pm Plough Music: Kent DuChaine at The George Hotel, South Molton 8pm Car Boot Sale Chulmleigh Playing Field, cars £5, vans £6, in aid of Chulmleigh Parish Church 01769 580241 Taddiport Tea Dance 2-4pm Doug 01805 622648 Beryl 01805 624294 all welcome (every second Saturday)

Sunday 11th

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A ‘Celebration of Nursing’ at Torrington May Fair

n 4th May,ofthe community of On the 16th November there will be a earned dollars in royalties who find millions reading stressful. Great Torrington Torrington out in lunch at Barnstaple in aid of ACWW, from theGreat retail sales the resulting Come and see us atof came Green Lanes Memory Café Country Women of the th the Associated 78rpm discs. In Italy in 1902-1903, he force to celebrate the annual Shopping Centre on Sunday 19 May March’s memory World, of which the WI nationally is a cut five batches of records for the May Fair Day, a tradition that dates back 10-30am-4.30pm. Enquiries; K Moore café went with a member. Not widely known, the G r a m o p h o n e a n d T y p e w r i t e r many years and a day held in very high 01805 624739 North Devon Area Cobuzz despite having ACWW has representatives from many Company. He was later heard live from esteem by the young and old. Following Ordinator PAT. cancel working the towards relief of nationalities; stage of the Opera athe burst of music fromMetropolitan the silver band, the to activity. poverty and sickness, promoting health House in got theunderway first public East Woodlands Farmhouse, proceedings with an radio open A presentation took place John and advancing education. It’s for down-tobroadcast in 1920. air service and singing from Bluecoat C Alverdiscott, Open Garden Portman who has now retired from earth approach offers mutual support InPrimary thegarden nextSchool, issue I will tell you about of This E leading onto the will be opening for the being our Volunteer and and we and practical helpFundraiser to women some ofdancing his operatic roles. country children in years 3 second time asbypart of the National are still trying to recruit for this post, so th communities across the world. Until then good listening Garden Scheme on Saturday and 4. Then the competition was8on and as if you would like to be part of a th To find out about the ACWW and the Bob Dymond Sunday of June 2013 from 2-5pm the Floral9Dance got the community up committed team of volunteers to Women's Institutes nationwide, visit each day.the Square on their feet, dancing round www.theWI.org.uk provide this valuable service then Torrington W.I. Five as miles NE of all hoping to be chosen the winning please get in about touch. Torrington We are also Any queries W.I. Our Torrington, Annual Meeting will take place Great five miles south of team. th looking for volunteers to help with ring President, Joyce Ridgwell on November. We will on 9honour Barnstaple off of the B3232 at Windmill AsWednesday the guard assembled, memory café – if you can spare two 01805 623588. be electing a new Cross along inone mile of single with children years 5 and 6, the track hours a month then please contact me. road. Postcode EX31 3PP dignitaries entered thePresident Square as theand silver band played once more. The music are looking forward to this Great Torrington committee for the Richard down, and Ann welcome appeared you to and We quietened the entourage the theme for May Fair 2017 was month’s meeting where Annie Brierley following year, their sculptured gardens, extending to Town Hall Project finally revealed. The Mayor’s Consort, Dianawill Davey a long career nursingand be had reading short in stories taking a look were back just over an acre. The gardens By the time this report appears in which inspired dressmaker, Stephanie Fisher, to suggest the idea of amemories ‘Celebration poems. This will invoke and all we have created in 2006 atfrom a blank The Crier, you will have noticed of Nursing’. The entourage depicted nursing raise throughout the years with the be May discussions and should a very experienced in have the last year and then landscape and been transformed scaffolding has been put Queen as a Matron, the Crowner a Sister, the Heralds activity. portraying medics from enjoyable getting a sneak of speakers into a hidden oasispreview of swaying grasses, up to facilitate the repair the Crimean War and the Attendants representing nurses from the Florence Dementia Awareness week takes booked for 2012. Cups and prizes will spectacularly architectural bamboos of the roof and make the th place in May. Along Nightingale era. Diana began her nursing training 37 years to the day on 4with May.the be awarded for terraces. those who did garden best in and cool-to-hot Little building water-tight for Alzheimer’s Society we are planning Following the crowning of May Queen, years 5 and 6 danced the maypole. Paulto our optional rooms createmonthly hidden competitions, gems where and the the winter. It will be have an information giving presence in Tennant, teacher at Bluecoat and entourage leader, said “I was immensely proud there can will, sit of and course, for tea visitor enjoybethetime tranquillity enclosed in waterproof rd May the town square on Thursday 23 of the May day.with The the Wednesday night to practice didn’t quite area and achildren natter. of the gardenonas it Fair blends sheeting protect the go working so do come along and find out more. as well as I wouldnifty have however, the attitude Being rather at liked, getting through rolling, tireless views. A pond areaon Thursday and to minimise anywas riskcompletely to the internal The better. themeFor ofthe this week is “Worry different and the boys and performed firsttime, time athat I can of the business side of things, wein will also (unfenced) and stillgirls its much fabric. At the same series changes nothing. Talking changes remember, some year 6 boys were needed to help with the year 5 plait and I was manage a bit of time to welcome Bob developmental stages, provides an photoelectric panels will be installed, to everything”. impressed withwill the co-operation displayed the boysrunning-costs, who helped out. I have Brewer, give us the low-down area of who shade for gunnera and bog by reduce and perhaps May’s café meeting will beI first on been involved with 31 May Fairs and I still enjoy the day. Funny tofor think on the Cavaliers. plants. A potager’s delight. provide anthincome thewhen project by when David Clinch will be Thursday 9 We in start 7pmI wasn’t in the Methodist Entry costs £3.50 and teas will be interested arrived the at school particularly maypole dancing!” selling insurplus power to the National guitar and pipes to entertain us Church Hall, and prospective members available. There also be plants for likeplaying Grid. Bluecoat C of Ewill Primary School would to extend its thanks to the May Fair all. Do come along and join in the fun are very welcome to visit the for Silver free. Any sale. Although this work is being carried Committee, the Cavaliers, Band, Stephanie Fisher, Nick Wyke, Becki as well as being able to payment access new paying their subsEast this Paul For members further information about out Tennant, by the Townlands Trust, Driscoll and Sean Harrison, Jacqui Couch, the entourage and their relevant information and discuss month, get garden 14 months for theopen pricefor of Woodlands and others will be taken from funds set aside for parents/carers. concerns with professional NHS staff. 12. How about Garden that! the National Scheme visit the project, which would have included Sarah Pester, of E01805 Primary School Contact:Bluecoat Pauline C Page 625969 www.ngs.org.uk

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his year’s May Fair was a very well attended and organised event. It showed the dedication of the people of Torrington and the pride in their town. One such person being the extremely well-known and popular PCSO Lorraine Kenneally. Not only was Carnival day Lorraine’s birthday, but it was her day off. Despite this, she insisted on working as it was also her last opportunity to police the event that she looks forward to every year. PCSO Kenneally has been working from Torrington Police Station for the past 18 years, initially as a Station Enquiry Officer and more recently as a Police Community Support Officer. Her latest role has been to help to pioneer the new pilot of the Divisional Support Team, which is proving to be extremely successful and will continue to support vulnerable people within the community. She is well known to many, and her knowledge of the area and people are second to none. But the time has come for Lorraine to move on to pastures new, and she will soon be taking up her new and challenging role, working on a pilot scheme being run from Barnstaple Police Station, on the Pathfinder Charging Diversion Scheme. Lorraine traditionally drives the Lead Police Car in the Torrington Carnival, and her colleagues made this year’s event one to remember for her. They entered into the spirit of carnival even more so by, to Lorraine’s surprise and embarrassment, dressing up her police car with birthday balloons, banners and posters, informing the vast crowds of her birthday and the fact that she was working her final carnival. Due to this, many choruses of ‘Happy Birthday’ could be heard along the entire route, with everyone joining in and helping her celebrate her birthday. Sergeant Dave Monkton of Torrington and Holsworthy Police said “It has been a privilege to work with Lorraine. Her knowledge of the people and town Torrington is outstanding. She has worked in and around the town for 18 years and will be greatly missed. I would however like to thank her for all her efforts over the many years and wish her well in her new role”. Sergeant Monkton also said that “The Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to provide the town with a dedicated presence in the town and can still be contacted in the usual ways”. He is also pleased to announce that PC Russ Collins has joined the team as the new Neighbourhood Beat Manager. Russ has moved from Okehampton Police Station. He is well experienced, having been a police officer for many years, and is very keen to learn his new beat and meet with the people of Torrington. He is now patrolling the area and is looking forward to meeting as many people as possible, as he gets used to his new role.

Massed Bands Concert at RHS Rosemoor

orrington Silver Band is delighted to invite the local community to join us for a wonderful evening where we will be joined by our friends from Appledore and Bideford Town Bands, for our Massed Bands Concert. We are thrilled to be holding this event at RHS Rosemoor Gardens, on Friday 14th July. The concert will commence at 7.30pm in the new Garden Room. Ticket holders are allowed entrance into the gardens from 6pm. Tickets cost £6 per adult, under 16’s free and are available from members of any of the three bands or on the night. If you would like to find out more information, or purchase tickets, please email our secretary on the following email address: jowhite1974@sky.com. We look forward to welcoming you, Torrington Silver Band

Roborough Garden Party

oborough Village Hall Committee is holding a Garden Party, at the kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Brown, on the 18th June 2017 at Beres House, Roborough. Come and relax in this beautiful setting and enjoy live music provided by the Umberleigh Bovver Boys. Plant sale, cakes, cream teas and liquid refreshment will be available. Admission by donation, gates open 2.30-5pm .Parking in nearby field. EX19 8SX.

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hanks to Maggi Rogers for running the craft session at the April 13th Memory cafe - everyone left with a beautiful paper daffodil. Also thanks to David Clinch for his songs and stories which had everyone enthralled at the April 27th meeting. The first meeting in June will be cancelled, as the Methodist Hall will be used as a polling station for the general election. On Thursday 22nd June Swanswood will be at the café, entertaining us with music and song. Renata will be returning and putting us through our paces with chair exercises on Thursday 13th July. On the 27th customers will have the opportunity to have a hand massage. Just a reminder that you can access a lot of information on our website which is:www.greattorringtonmemorycafe.org.uk There are links to other sites which people with dementia and their carers might find useful. We are always looking for volunteers, so if you would like to join a dedicated team and can spare two hours a month then contact me for more information about the role. People who attend the cafe are from all walks of life and of varying ages. Some people may have had a recent diagnosis of dementia, whilst others may be worried about their memory and want advice. People who attend find that they continue to come along and value the cafe for its welcoming, informal and relaxed atmosphere. The cafe offers a listening ear, and a couple of hours break from the daily regular routines. If you or a family member are affected by memory loss, then do come along and get a warm welcome as well as support and information. For further information please contact Pauline on 01805625969 or email on polly@paulinepage.plus.com.

Christian Aid Safari Supper

n Friday 7th July we will be holding our Safari Supper; a choice of starters will be available in St. Michaels’ Church between 6-6.30 pm. The main course of meat salad with hot potatoes will follow at the Methodist Church; a selection of desserts will then be available at the Baptist Church, with tea/coffee and a mint provided by members of the Holy Family Church. Please order tickets (£8 adult, £4 children 12 and under) by Sunday 2nd July. Tickets will be available from each of the churches or Betty Sussex 01805 622270. Barbara Down, Treasurer

Success for Torrington Police Amateur Boxing Club

t has been a busy time for Torrington boxers Trai Sheppard and Ned Pettifer. Trai boxed in the Weymouth show on the 29th April, easily beating his opponent from Broadplain Bristol by a unanimous points decision. Dan Barrett, back home from Cardiff University, used the opportunity to box for Torrington, but lost to a strong opponent from Golden Ring in Southampton. Trai used smart combinations, and his quick hand speed to gain control of the bout in the early stages. Trai and Ned, along with other Boxing Club members, ran in the Torrington AAC Round the Tree race on Friday 5th May. Then on Saturday 6th Ned boxed in the Devonport show, narrowly losing out on a split decision. Members of the boxing club got thoroughly stuck into the annual ‘Round the Tree’ race and we had 23 of our members taking part this year! Our men’s team won first place, and Dom Gordon came second overall! It’s a tough race, so well done to everyone who took part. Same again next year! Junior BoxFit is in its third week and runs on Saturday mornings with 6 to 10 year olds with themes of fitness, respect, dignity, discipline and fun! Wayne has an idea for our annual fundraiser for Children’s Hospice SW. Last year it was Mill St, what this time? Thanks once again to everyone who supports us, our coaches, our committee and our members, we’re so proud of you all. Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin

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Dartington Crystal Celebrates Fifty Years

he company was founded by the Dartington Hall Trust, a charity which aimed to assist the economic regeneration of rural areas through business, education, the arts and country crafts. The Trust was originally set up in the 1920s by Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst at Dartington Hall, South Devon. In the early 1960s the Trust had become concerned that North Devon was becoming depopulated, as a lack of job opportunities forced people to move elsewhere to find work. The glassmaking factory was intended to be a solution to this problem, conceived as a centre of employment giving local people a reason to stay in the area. To achieve this vision, the Trust recruited Eskil Vilhelmsson, a Swedish glass manufacturer, to be the company’s Managing Director. A team of Scandinavian glass blowers came with him to Torrington and the factory opened in June 1967 under the name of Dartington Glass. To start with, there were just 35 employees. Homes were built for the Swedish glass blowers near the factory (Eskil Place) as well as at the eastern end of town (Dartington Fields). The Swedes were gradually accepted into the community and the first marriage between one of them and a local girl took place in 1972. Fourteen more were to follow over the next 10 years. Dartington would not have survived without the talent and commitment of the original Swedish glass blowers. The factory developed under the guidance of Eskil Vilhelmsson and the Design Director, Frank Thrower, who created some of the most important glassware designs of the 20th century, such as Sharon, Exmoor and Dimple. He also devised a clever advertising plan that helped establish Dartington Glass on the industry scene and caught the attention of their first customers: the renowned John Lewis Partnership and an interesting new shop called Habitat. The company thrived from here, growing into a worldwide brand recognised for its quality and design-led manufacturing. By 1970 the Dartington workforce

numbered 84, with manufacturing and distribution centred on two large sites in Torrington, and the company had made its first steps into the lucrative tourist market. 5,000 visitors passed through the factory in the first week it opened to the public. During the 1970s, 2-3,000 pieces of glass were made every day with 75% of Dartington’s production

the area. Dartington products have been exhibited around the world, and over the years the company has received numerous design and industry awards. It now creates a variety of unique commissions for high profile clients. Dartington Crystal has played an important role in regenerating the regional economy of North Devon. It has had a chequered history; going from success, through the doldrums, to today’s position as a leading tourism draw as the only remaining crystal factory in the UK, welcoming 300,000 visitors every year to its popular visitor centre, factory tour and large shopping area. It supports 140 jobs and remains a major employer in Torrington. Moira Brewer

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sold domestically. The glass was also exported to some 30 nations; primarily Australia, Canada and the United States – including Sweden. Demand outstripped production and the factory had to be expanded and the workforce grew to 330 for a time. By the 1980s the modern image of Dartington had attracted the attention of Wedgwood, who took up a large stake in the business, allowing for further expansion. Business continued to boom in the late 1980s and early 1990s until it was affected by the recession, and in 1992 the factory had to put its 250 staff on short-time, working two weeks out of three. There was a management buy-out in 1994 and the Dartington Hall Trust sold its remaining stake in the business. By the end of the 1990s manufacturing had declined from 20 glass kilns to three, with much of its stock imported under the Dartington name. In 2004 it was taken over by US giftware giant, Enesco, following the company briefly going into administration. By now known as ‘Dartington Crystal’, it underwent another management buy-out in April 2006 safeguarding many skilled jobs in

ose Weekend on 24th and 25th June will feature a floralthemed craft and food market with over 30 stalls in the Garden Room plus free, guided walks of our rose gardens. Rosemoor’s Garden Kitchen will be celebrating roses with a delectable series of rose-inspired and rose-infused treats, from rose meringues, rose and rhubarb cakes, to the restaurant’s much-lauded Turkish Delight Coffee. During ‘Rosemoor Late’ evening openings on Thursday 6th, Friday 14th, and Thursday 20th July until 9pm with live music, enjoy the gardens at dusk as the roses release their evening perfume and listen to live music wafting out across the formal gardens. Rosemoor’s Garden Kitchen restaurant will be open for pre-booked suppers. Every Wednesday, an expert florist will demonstrate flower arranging techniques featuring roses A Rose Trail will take visitors on a historic, scented journey through the garden: from the Queen Mother’s Rose Garden, to the Long Borders and the Cottage Garden, discover stunning varieties and their fascinating stories. Normal garden admission applies

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erbs are incredibly versatile plants, and can be grown almost anywhere, including the herbaceous border, raised beds, pots and hanging baskets and, what’s more, they are reasonably easy to grow and propagate. So, from a windowsill to a balcony, a tiny patio to the open border you can create a great culinary, aromatic and colourful feature! They are also very attractive to pollinating insects of all kinds. Herbs grow best in a sunny, welldrained position which should be sheltered from really harsh winds, but don’t worry if your garden doesn’t live up to that description – I grew herbs in a previous garden which was north-facing, shady except in high summer, but it was fairly sheltered. What herbs really dislike is being waterlogged during winter. Creating a flowerbed for herbs is the same as for all such beds: remove weeds, incorporate a general fertiliser such as blood, fish and bone, and add some sharp grit/gravel if your soil is clayey. Herbs don’t need too much mollycoddling, many grow in inhospitable places in the wild and are very hardy. If you are growing herbs in containers, a good general compost is best (John Innes No. 3) or you can mix multipurpose compost with John Innes to add some ‘bulk/substance’ to the soil. Mix in some slow release fertiliser as well. Most herbs can be grown from seed, but for a small display, it is probably easier to purchase plants from local

nurseries or markets. Rosemary is a fragrant shrub with blue flowers (some are white or pink) and ‘Miss Jekyll’s Upright’ is a good specimen for a hedge. There is also a prostrate form which can be grown in a hanging basket. Fennel, particularly bronze fennel, is a very hardy perennial which dies down in winter, having attractive ferny foliage that smells of aniseed and can reach a height of five feet or so. Sage also comes in various hues of foliage, but the variegated varieties may not be as hardy as Salvia officinalis, which also has lovely blue flowers throughout summer. The thyme genus has many varieties and Thymus vulgaris can be grown as a dwarf hedge, but will need trimming otherwise it becomes leggy. Other thymes are ground huggers, some have variegated foliage and flowers come in shades of red to light pink/mauve. Oregano/Marjoram are almost the same plant and provide excellent ground cover. The golden oregano is a very attractive foil to plainer green herbs. Bay can grow into a large tree if not kept trimmed. You can buy readyshaped specimens but these are usually expensive. Being evergreen, bay does make an excellent feature plant for a herb border. Mint and Balm should only ever be grown in large pots because of their highly invasive habit! With mint, you can create a vast collection of various

‘flavours’ and textures, from the traditional peppermint and spearmint, to grapefruit, pineapple and even lavender mint. There are, of course, many other herbs, some annual or biennial but I have room only to mention a few .

Petroc Art Exhibition

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A Poem for May Fair

‘Twas the night before May Fair, the entourage sleep, For tomorrow they have a tradition to keep. The anticipation, that ‘butterflies’ feeling Their top secret outfits they have been concealing. A day for the town, all coming together And everyone hopes and prays for good weather! Weeks and weeks of hard work to prepare Then suddenly, somehow, it’s here - it’s May Fair. The Square fills with song as the infants all sing Then the Circassian Circle for the country dancing. All wonderfully poised, the children dance proud As family and friends spectate from the crowd. The people watch on with a glint in their eye So many fond memories of May Fairs gone by. A Gran taken back to her time as May Queen And a Grandad remembers the Herald he’d been. A town steeped in history, the music won’t stop The Floral Dance starts and it’s one, two, three, hop. The rumbling of steps as their feet hit the ground A familiar tune plays as dancers go round. With all in good spirits, the atmosphere high The dignitaries slowly begin walking by. The silver band play as they take their position Just one more key part of this May Fair tradition. The music plays on and crowds lean from their chair As the entourage gradually enter the Square. Attendants and Heralds, Crowner, May Queen All beautifully dressed, revealing the theme. A gentle applause as they walk with great care Their sights set upon that one special chair. The procession goes on and they all take their place The May Queen is crowned by the Crowner with grace. A moment to treasure, staying with them forever A memory stored to look back on whenever. When May Queen is Grandma, stood back looking on She’ll remember her time when she sat on the throne. The ribbons are ready, the children hold tight As they wrap all the colours round the may pole so white. The patterns emerge as they weave in and out A spider’s web spun as they dance round about. Skipping and dancing, a day full of glee As Torrington says, “Us be plaised to zee ee!” Sarah Pester

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The Viper Breaks Cover... A confession.

eaders will recall that The Town Hall Project was blessed with a stream of letters from someone calling himself The Viper, each bearing a one pound to their hearts’ content! Community Information coin. The first arrived from London wives on 15thshop October 2007, with just a simple The Centre is available to hire for Centre message. They rapidly increased in frequency and came from literally all over the meetings, after 4pm, through into the (opposite Sydney House Carmore Park,complex world. The messages became and often verse. Thisand wentalso on until evenings on inmost days, on to 'Panamart') July 2011, next by which time well over 100 had occasional been received and the Town Hall funds Saturdays for small events are delighted to announce that hadWe benefitted handsomely. or training days. Please see Kiz or the 'Esteem' group to support There was much speculation in those the town, email: press kizangell@btconnect.com and radio as to who could suffering with mental health difficulties, possibly be The Viper. We could think of no-one who could reach into every corner depression, fatigue, pain or anxiety of the been earth. awarded How embarrassing it is the to learn that the slippery in our Charity Xmasserpent Cardswas & Gifts has grants from midst the time, playingthe along with the mystery story, without batting an Fair Cards for good causes and Ruralall Devon Trustand (through Devon eyelid! (or should that be a nictitating membrane for a viper?). His confessional Trade gifts will be on sale in St. Mary’s Community Foundation) and from church Bideford from 2nd November to poem is printed Awards For All. alongside this article. December, Monday to Friday 10am7thattached! Needless to saybuy a £1 coin ‘forenabling the pot’ was We can now laptops, 4pm,soSaturday 10am-1pm. Overin30 Chris is, to infact, none other than Chris well-known and respected this the group use the internet in order to Stacey charities to select your cards from help for them an integrated and given, not least as a leading Cavalier,and town the become many services he has freely and anhappiness interestingto selection of gifts from accepted part so of our community. They and who has done much to bring laughter us all for years. manyus parts of the world. will be done able to engage supportfor worker Well Chris (youarascal!) hoodwinking all for so long and three cheers to THE assistVIPER. with form-filling, producing a for CV, searching for education courses Dolton Carnival Harry Cramp and will be able to search for local Flaming torches, drummers, bands voluntary or paid work. The group has and fireworks will give a small Devon drop-in days three times a week, (see village a blaze of publicity diary) Reach which include 'listening ear', next month. Toys Theira Final Destination in Romania someone the community whothe is Dolton’s annual carnival, ackfrom in January, to celebrate happy to sit and chat, for those feeling which dates back to Victorian season of Epiphany, Torrington lonely and low. times, will be on Guy Fawkes Bluecoat C of E Primary School The Centre also offers free legal Night, Saturday 5th held theirand annual Toy Service where advice, tenancy and debt advice, November, which gives the pupils donate a toy, (see game diary). or book Rev. to by appointment, festivities an extra spark of be given to a child less fortunate than Graham Slingo comes in for a coffee interest this year. themselves. and chat, and we have started a book Farmer Ralph Gent, one of the key During Easter holiday, Mags club for the young people (read a book figures behind the Dowland country fair over a aweek or of fortnight Zaharia, member Bluecoat staff and dog show in June, is organising thenFounder come ofinLittle andJohn’s chat House, and the spectacular finale in which £1,600about it over a drink and that were kindly Romania, delivered the toys donated to Kindergarten number 17, worth of fireworks will light up the night Thursdays sky. 2 and 7 years, were very excited to incakes) Sibiu, on Romania. The after children, aged between s c hthe o obig l / c boxes o l l e g of e . toysOcoming n The Pipe & Drum see in and waited very patiently to be Band, allowedSamba to open Saturdays, gentsthecan sit inside. They were Band absolutely and Torrington Allstar Majorettes them and explore delights thrilled and would like and read with a coffee, or will all be takingis part in the parade to say a huge thank you to the children of Bluecoat. A video available at www. buy books from our charity through the village, along many facebook.com/mags.zaharia/videos/10154309716181196/ showing the with children bookshop 'Book Relief UK', while their brightly-lit floats, including this year’s receiving the toys. R.PITTS

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was very pleased to be invited to attend the May Fair proceedings again this year and would like to thank the May Fair Committee and congratulate them on another magnificent day. Much as we would like to take the credit for providing the fine weather, it was really out of our hands! Thank you to all those who completed our public consultation survey which was attached to our special Commons in Spring supplement in the April Crier and online. We received over 180 responses and the overall view was very positive about how we manage the Commons, and our plans for the future. We will publish the results in more detail soon. It makes very interesting reading! The Commons in Spring supplement focused on things to see as everything wakes up after the winter. What an abundant spring it turned out to be! Few of us can remember so much blossom and fantastic swathes of sunny gorse flowers (the inspiration for the yellow streak on our new logo). Areas where we have cut back invasive scrub, bracken and trees, have burst into colour as wild flowers start to reclaim the grassland. It is also one of those years when certain species of animal life seem to have a population boom. Where the long dry spell has reduced the marsh habitat near Commons Lake Path, we found millions of tadpoles struggling to survive in the limited volume of water, clumping together in almost solid masses and unlikely to survive another day. Conservators and friends went into action with Operation Bucket to scoop up as many tadpoles as possible and carry them to safety in Commons Lake before dusk. We relayed dozens of buckets of writhing tadpoles. Exhausting work, but we hope it will ensure the frog population remains in good shape! As we have said before – if you would like to get involved and be a Friend of the Commons, contact us at clerk. conservators@gmail.com or 01805 462463. Enjoy your summer! Steve Jones, Chairman chairman.conservators@gmail.com

Cadets Take It to the Next Level

ongratulations to the following Cadets who were promoted this month became Cadet NCO’s. Cadets promoted from Cadet to Cadet Lance Corporal: Jai Head, Jessica Ley, Holly Rice-Smith, Tyler Bolt, Cadet Eve Bridger was also promoted to the rank of Cadet Corporal. All presentations were made by the Mayor of Great Torrington, Councillor Mrs Margaret Brown. In order to be promoted, Cadets must demonstrate that they have shown and continue to uphold the values and standards of the Army Cadet Force (ACF). The ACF promotes personal and social development in all its members, with opportunities to gain useful team skills, leadership experience and worthwhile certification.

RCAC Canada Exchange Results 2017

As part of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet (RCAC)/UK Army Cadets annual exchange programme, three parties of UK Army Cadets are invited to attend as students on one of three, six week RCAC courses during which all UK Cadets are fully integrated within the RCAC Sections. This long running exchange was established in 1972, and is the main way in which Army Cadets contribute to International Defence Engagement between the UK and Canada. After attending a national selection weekend Cpl Trinity Hickford from Great Torrington Detachment was selected to undertake the White Horse programme. She will be undertaking a variety of different activities which include a two day watermanship training package, marksmanship training and live firing with the C7 and an 18-day expedition consisting of a three day hike, five days mountain biking and five days of canoeing. I am also delighted to inform you that Cadet Staff Sergeant Freddie Webber from Great Torrington Detachment was successful on the national selection weekend, and has been awarded a place on the Cadet Leadership and Challenge Course at Rocky Mountain. He will undertake a variety of different activities which include wilderness first aid, outdoor leadership, and adventure activities such as biking, kayaking, horseback riding or mountaineering. Lt. Sanders, Great Torrington Detachment Commander, has been selected as one of the escort officers for the Rocky Mountain Exchange. He will be acommpanying 12 senior cadets from across the UK to undertake a variety of different activities which include wilderness first aid, outdoor leadership, and adventure activities. Lt Sanders said, “This is a momentous achievement for both the Detachment and the individuals themselves. It’s fantastic that Cadets from Great Torrington have been selected for this once in a lifetime opportunity”. I am delighted for both of them and I’m sure they will have a fantastic time”. Great Torrington Army Cadet Force meets every Friday evening 7- 9:30pm at the Detachment Hut, which is located on the grounds of Great Torrington School. Young people aged between 12-18 years of age are more than welcome. For further information on what the Army Cadet Force can offer you please feel free to contact Lieutenant Matthew Sanders: email: matt.sanders@armymail.mod.uk; 07463 818 187.

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iss Jessica here. I’m happy to say Jaime has been on a diet and has lost his Easter weight, he’s enjoying his newly found muscles and spends hours chasing balls, so he’s now ready for a home and tells me that he’s looking for a partner to train him to do agility. Diesel has been made a celebrity as he’s recently been named, by the Gazette, the saddest dog in Devon! After spending half his life in a kennel, Diesel is still looking for a family that will show him life away from all his doggy neighbours, with lots of toys to chase and water to splash in. Bera is much happier now because her ears are no longer sore; Aunty Lynne says she is getting ready for the hot summer and has been in a huge moult, with her beautiful winter coat covering everything. I’ve shared some of my toys with her because she loves to play, and would love some more if anyone could donate. A new dog is joining us, his name is Prince, he’s just being picked up from the pound in Worcester but he’s very emaciated, mum says he’ll soon be better though, and I can see he’s going to be a very charming golden lurcher when he’s eaten more and is ready to be adopted. The Seaside Festival has planned a dog show with K9 Focus on Saturday 3rd June in Westward Ho! park from 2-4pm;

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Everything comes to those who wait’ is most peoples’ favourite adage so a slight delay in the delivery of our new diesel loco, which was eagerly expected in last month’s Crier, has only increased our anticipation. We are putting together the final arrangements for transportation from Chasewater Railway in Staffordshire, which takes a little while given that it weighs 28 tons. The restoration team have their spanners polished waiting and ready for work! The extra few days has given us the opportunity to fine tune our plans for delivery on site. The start of the spring and summer season has seen a large number of visitors to the Tarka Trail, the Puffing Billy and our railway. We are aiming to open every weekend and Bank Holiday and, so far, the signs are good as the sales team have been kept busy. The coal dock team have finished work on the retaining wall for the raised bed, and planting has been completed. We are planning to add flower tubs to the front of the dock to further improve the area. New plants were put into the

platform gardens, the flower beds were tidied up, grass mown alongside the trail and the benches at the north end of the platform are to be sanded down and revarnished. The Easter weekend proved most successful, as the carriage was open for four days, making almost £400 in sales which gave the volunteers on duty an opportunity to inform visitors of our plans. There have been many positive comments and good wishes for our railway. Our efforts are clearly appreciated. Our first open weekend is rapidly approaching, so make a note in your diaries for Saturday and Sunday 17th and 18th of June when we will be setting out our stalls in the completed gazebo at the Puffing Billy. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue will be in attendance on Saturday dispensing free advice. As always news updates can be found on our website and Facebook page and please pop in and see us in the carriage on Thursday or at weekends. Rob Martin, Tarka Valley Railway

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Probus Elect a New President

t the 2017 Probus AGM held in April, Mr Nicholas (Nick) Reid was elected as President, following Mr Ken Egan who sadly passed away after serving 28 years as Secretary/Treasurer. Nick served many years with the Metropolitan Police and is a strong advocate for Probus accepting new members. The next trip has been arranged for Friday 23rd June 2017, and comprises of a visit to Seaworld followed by a picnic on the Hoe, or lunch at a restaurant, depending on the weather, and guests will be welcomed. Details from the secretary Mike Evans on 01805 601166.

First Thursday Writing Group

ue to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to meet for our usual writing group on what was a lovely May Fair evening. Our next meeting will be at the Conservative Club in Torrington at 7.30pm on Thursday 1st June 2017. The topic of ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ will be carried over from this month. For more information please see our website at torringtonwriters.co.uk. Nikki Whiting

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pring is a time when new life bursts forth everywhere, and we grew apace too with a surge of new members. This means new challenges of course, but with more on board, there’ll be more to share and we’ll be able to help more people. We’ve been offered the use of a flexible space for our socials, talks and more, right here in Torrington, so look out! Various interesting and fun events are coming your way. Join our Facebook page and see the online Crier of course, for all the details. Bi-monthly Grocery Order Dates: 10th July, 11th September. Contact me now so you’re primed for the new catalogue on 1st July Buying Group FAQ’s * How do I join? Ring or email Mary as below * What does membership cost? Free * Must I order a minimum amount? No * Must I order every month? No * If I don’t order, can I still apply to share someone else’s order? Yes * How do I pay? BACS or cash on collection * What if I need advice or have questions? Ring me now 01805 623 307 or email mary@marycrailwellbeing. co.uk. Here to help. Mary Crail

Team News - Promoted!

aving finished the Devon Division 1 League season sitting in 2nd place, we were supposed to go into a play-off game against Newquay, however, they declined to even go for promotion, so Torrington RFC have secured promotion for the 2nd year running - congratulations to all concerned. I look forward to a fascinating season next year, with some different opposition and places to visit. Our 2nd XV have also enjoyed a good season, as commented upon last month, with the extra benefit of having proved worthy of entering the Devon Merit Table 2. Well done to all concerned for making this happen. Youth Section: Rugby in Torrington continues to grow, not only for the seniors at the club, but now the juniors too! This season has seen both U13’s and a mix of U10/11’s play competitive fixtures at Donnacroft, and away from home, against local sides Ilfracombe, Bideford and South Molton. There has also seen the development of U7 and 8’s. This age group will continue to train on a Friday evening, 5.30-6.30pm (at the Rugby Club) until the end of the school term. We would love to hear from anyone interested in coaching rugby to children, to help increase the amount of teams we have. For more information, please contact Youth Chairman, Adrian Avery on 07780 665 378. Registration for next season will take place on Sunday 3rd September. AGM Friday 30th June, 8pm at the Clubhouse: It is that time of year again,

where we evaluate the season just gone and look forward to the next one; please do come along and have your say. There are due to be a few changes this year, with a few committee members moving on, allowing for new blood and some fresh ideas to continue taking this club forwards. Personally, I have completed three fantastic years as Chairman, but feel now is the time to stand down and allow someone new, with fresh ideas, to take the club forward. Mark Keeley, Club Secretary, has recently been voted in as our local Cavaliers’ Chairman, and quite rightly feels he needs to concentrate on that job for the time being. John Hutchings, Club Treasurer, has decided, or at least Jasmine has decided, the time is right to start a family; firstly, congratulations are in order and we wish you all well in the coming months, but unfortunately this means we will also be losing Johns services. If you are interested in any of these positions, or can think of anyone who would like to be involved, please contact me on the details below. Dates for the diary: TRFC Awards Evening, Saturday 3rd June. We have decided to amend our usual end of season bash this year and will be holding it at Donnacroft, in our clubhouse and an adjacent marquee, please see social media for further details. TRFC Golf Day, 22nd July TRFC Clean-up Day, 5th August C’mon Torrie. Rob Bewes, 07976 066 440, Club Chairman.

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henever I tell people that I work in Early Years, the first thing they say is ‘but that’s not a real job, all you do is play’. Umm...yes we do play all day. From the moment the children arrive at school, the door to the outside area is opened and we play all day, only stopping for a story and lunch. Play allows the child to lead their own learning, with activities of their choosing. But in order for the children to make sense of their play, the staff have to have the skills and knowledge to know when to interact and progress the child’s self-learning, and when their interaction will just become interfering. When children play, they work within their own Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), which means that the child’s play can only take them so far. In order for the child’s zone to grow, an adult needs to scaffold the child’s play and add an enhancement. An example would be – a child rolling cars down a tube, watching them roll out the other end. A teacher would watch and then after a little while enhance the child’s own learning by ‘wondering’ if they could work out which car went the furthest. Now the teacher could just get out the chalk and say ‘mark on the floor where each car stops’ but the child needs to solve the problem themselves. The adult will ask open questions, allowing the child to have a go at their strategy, thus allowing sustained shared thinking between adult and child, and learning through critical thinking for the child. So the next time someone says that they work in Early Years and your first thoughts are ‘oh just hand prints and play’, just remember that the staff are watching the children at all times, working out when or if to get involved and what the next logical step will be for the child. A quote I love the most is by Elaine Bennett – ‘So you pull me from my play, my all-consuming play. To learn maths with you at a table with brightly coloured bits of plastic. Whilst I sit there learning with you, all I can think about is getting back to my play… my all-consuming play where I was measuring, using shapes, making patterns, counting, solving problems and THINKING – until I got pulled away to learn maths with you. See you next month Andrea views. A garden of wit, humour, unusual ideas and surprises - including a volcano. Also water features, shrubs, foliage area, grasses in an unusual setting, fernery, bonsai and a polytunnel. Saturday 24th June, Sunday 25th June (11am 6pm). Admission £3.50, children free. Light lunches, home-made cakes and cream teas, or perhaps a glass of wine.

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Botanics, Bees and Bottle Tops: Arts Week at Bluecoat Primary

t was an arty end to the spring term for pupils at Bluecoat C of E Primary School, as Arts Week took centre stage with workshops, activities and competitions. A jam packed schedule saw children enjoying drama and dance sessions led by Wolf + Water Arts Company, as part of their “Reverend on the River” Lottery funded project. The community-wide project looks at the legacy of the 1930’s and 40’s vicar of Torrington, the Reverend Keble Martin, who used the local Commons and surrounding countryside as the inspiration for his internationally famous botanical illustrations. In the workshops pupils got the chance, through drama, to think about being an explorer and the notion that there are many exciting and inspiring things to discover just on our doorstep, if time is taken to look hard enough. While in the dance, pupils enjoyed turning the life cycle of wild flowers and the bees, and other pollinators they rely on, into movement. Daily competitions were open to the whole school, based on the theme ‘Journeys through Space and Time’. Pupils were invited to submit entries in cake decorating, sewing, art through recycling, photography and sketch work. First, second and third prize winners were selected in four different age categories. Visual arts also played a major role in Arts Week, with the construction of a bottle top mural led by Cathy Karniewicz (Mrs Recycle) from Torridge District Council. Since January, teachers, pupils and friends of the school have been collecting an array of colourful plastic bottle tops following a design competition to enhance the recycling area at the main entrance of the school. The designs came from each year group, including ideas for the sun, mini beasts, butterflies, bees, birds and flowers. The central theme of “the tree of life” was designed by Cody Gardiner , and Tom Loud’s design discovered that Bluecoat School has ECO in its name! Children enjoyed being hands on using tools to fix the bottle tops to the backing boards kindly donated by SWH Group. As the week progressed the boards were transformed into a beautiful mural which was proudly unveiled on the last day of term and now greets visitors to the school with a ray of sunshine!

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Alliteration: Short sheep live on the massive mountains. Facts and statistics: There are more than 1 billion sheep in the world. Rhetorical question: Do sheep have feelings? Emotive language: The black sheep of the family. Shock tactics: Sheep are stupid. Rule of 3: The sheep was short, fat and woolly. Simile: The sheep grew like a plant in a pot. Modal verbs: Could the sheep be hungry? Repetition: Sheep, sheep and more sheep. The imperative: Shear the sheep. Counter argument: Although sheep are stupid, they can be clever sometimes. Ambitious vocabulary: Sheep grow long wool, furthermore it makes good jumpers. Sophisticated punctuation (single word sentence): Sheep. Charley Dack, Year 10

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he eight months of hard work and training in the rain, fog and mud have paid off for Chulmleigh Community College’s Ten Tors teams. The College’s three Ten Tors teams completed the challenge without a single team member dropping out along the way, which is in itself an excellent achievement. Getting around the whole route involves a huge amount of stamina (mental as much as physical), along with courage, determination, teamwork, navigation skills, a sound knowledge of the moor, and an ability to carry on through ever increasing pain. Not only did all three College teams complete the challenge as full teams of six, but all three did it in incredible time. The first 35 mile team was, astonishingly, back in time for breakfast (crossing the finish line just after 9.30am), the 45 mile team beat the College’s previous 35 mile record and crossed the finish line at 10.58am, and the last 35 mile team were back by 12.30pm, despite one of the team members carrying an injury from halfway through the first day, and having to spend over an hour and a half in a first aid tent along the way. To put Chulmleigh’s performance in context, and compare it against the other teams on their respective routes, their results were: 45 mile team - 3rd fastest on their route 35 mile team A - 3rd fastest on their route 35 mile team B - 5th fastest on their route Mr Wade, Team Manager at Chulmleigh, said “we knew they were good, but this is absolutely brilliant; we’re not aware of any organisation that has achieved such consistently high results across all of their teams.” Chulmleigh Community College, which recently registered as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award centre, also had around a dozen students completing the Ten Tors Challenge in various scout groups.

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n 1st June there is a last chance to see two of the half-term family films. Please note that there has been some confusion over the times of the last two Beauty & The Beast screenings. The Thursday screening is definitely at 2pm and the Friday 2nd June screening has been cancelled because of a double booking of the auditorium. Youth Theatre & Outreach Section: High profile films this month include Their Finest, a comedy drama set Plough Workshops: Let’s create our own play inspired by the Ancient Greek Myths & Legends! The Plough Friday June 2nd - 10am-4pm, sharing performance at in London in 1940 starring Gemma 3.30pm. Play in a Day (7-12 Years) £10/£8. Also June 1st at the Guildhall Workshops, Arterton and Bill Nighy as a film company making a propaganda film to boost Butcher’s Row, Barnstaple, FREE event, 10am-4pm, sharing performance at morale; The Zookeeper’s Wife with 3.30pm. Plough Youth Theatre: Summer term runs up until Saturday 22nd July. Play Story Jessica Chastain, based on the true story of the keepers of the Warsaw Zoo, (3-5 years), 9.45am- 10.45am, £40/£30 supporters. Infants (6-7 years)11am-12 who helped save hundreds of people noon, £40/£30 supporters. Juniors (8-12 years) 1-3pm £75/£60 supporters. Seniors and animals during the Nazi invasion; (13-18 years), 3.15-5.15pm, £75/£60. the much praised Lady Macbeth - not To find out more & to book your FREE taster session contact The Box Office or Shakespeare, but based on a Russian Sophie on 01805 624624 sophie@theploughartscentre.org.uk novella transposed to the north of Plough Prism: Runs until 18th July 10.30am-12.30pm. An exciting weekly drama England; Mindhorn, another British workshop for adults with disabilities at The Plough Arts Centre. Supported by The comedy about a has-been TV actor Clare Milne Trust. £3.50. Motion dance: Runs until 18th July (1.30-2.30pm). An enjoyable weekly dance and from an 80s detective show, who finds he has to reprise his role for real; and movement workshop for adults with disabilities. £3.50. Performances/Events: Oliver! - 21st & 22nd June 7pm. Performed by The Plough The Secret Scripture, an adaptation of Youth Theatre Juniors. Music by Plough Junior Jazz. Oliver is a young, good-hearted Sebastian Barry’s novel starring Rooney Mara and Vanessa Redgrave. and kind but often mistreated orphan who is raised in the workhouse and then finds There is a wide variety of foreign films: himself living with thieves, where will the story take him? We celebrate the richness Cézanne et Moi about the painter’s of characters of Dickens’s story along with a few well known songs! Watch out… troubled friendship with the writer Fagin’s about! £7 full/£6 concessions/£5 supporters. Émile Zola; erotic thriller from Japan North Devon Sunrise Diversity Festival, Saturday 8th July, all day. Join us The Handmaiden inspired by the novel at Castle Mound in Barnstaple for a day of celebrating diversity! Workshops, Fingersmith; Frantz, a French/German entertainment and more! Groups: Women’s Group, every second Monday of the month, 4-6pm Plough Café co-production about a young woman mourning her fiancé after World War I; (donations welcome) Aiming to bring together women from different age groups and backgrounds, we will and a new digital restoration of the Fellini classic La Strada. be meeting monthly and hope to facilitate discussion on all aspects of womanhood, For more information please pick up feminism, anti-feminism and female empowerment in modern society. the June film flier or see our website.

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