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and welcome... ….to December’s edition of Love Saltash Christians believe that around this time a long time ago, an unreported event happened in a run down part of a small unimportant town which was the beginning of a change that has rippled through the centuries. We often talk about the wars and conflicts caused by religion, sadly undeniable, but we could also

Bred by Gary and Felicia Sanders, this handsome beast beats Rudolph any day for cheeky good looks. For more information on Popham Alpacas see page 20.

talk about the incredible truths of Faith, Hope and Love and what they have achieved throughout the years, both for individuals and for communities. Here at Love Saltash we choose to put our Hope and Faith into achieving a better future for everyone, and we celebrate the tangible Love of family, friends

and neighbours at this time of year when we wish for the best for each other, and of a loving God who cares. Warmest Wishes to All of You this Christmas and throughout 2020.

xxx Karen

Christine Griffin has lived Saltash for nearly 20 years, and after completing a Freelance and Feature Writing Course with the London School of Journalism, started working as a freelance reporter and photographer. Since 2006 she has had features, reports and photos regularly published in the local press. Christine says, “I’m always happy to hear from anyone who has an interesting or unusual story, especially as I’m now aiming to branch into magazine work, too.”

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Contents 10 - 11 Happy Scrappy First Birthday to

Saltash Scrapstore

12, 14

In Brief

Make Some Noise for a Good

Cause

Page 16

18 - 19 Fun at Wesley 20 - 21 Winter Walks with Alpacas 24 - 25 Room at the Inn 28 - 29 Back to the Future for Shopping 30 - 31 Could you Adopt? 33

Zara Rhodes RNLI

34 - 35 Santa Steams into Tamar View 36

Essa Drama

Page 20

38 - 39 Sir Robert Geffery’s Legacy 42 - 43 Mayflower - A Seachange 46

School Asked to Present at

National Conference

Royal Marines Visit Saltash

Community School

Christmas Day... Is it a Busman’s

Holiday For Hospitality Staff?

50 - 51 A Weekend in The Life of a Trotter

Page 35

52 - 53 Saltash Town Band 55 - 65 Out and About 60

Saltash Social Club Wishes All its

Members a Very Merry Christmas

What’s On at Calstock Arts

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Happy Scrappy First Birthday to Saltash Scrap Store

The Scrapstore in Saltash has officially become a permanent fixture in Fore Street and an integral part of the local community. On October 13 it was a full year since they opened their doors to the public. Initially, the Scrapstore was set up with the support of Community Enterprises. However, they are now flying solo and have proved to be so popular that they are able to support themselves independently. Having an environmentally friendly ethos, taking in what could be considered to be any old rubbish fit for the Rag and Bone Man, the Scrapstore have managed to repurpose and reuse hundreds of items, that would have ended up in landfill. They have attracted local volunteers to help support the management team. These kind people have been a key part of the success of the Scrapstore, sorting donations, manning the till and tidying the shop floor. Others who enjoy making things with their creative hands, offer their time and expertise hosting workshops using Scrapstore donations and resources.

Jenny German, who has recently joined the Saltash Youth Council, said: “The Scrapstore can now offer young people an extra incentive with Time Credits Scheme, giving the opportunity to earn time credits from volunteering, which can be spent at places such as The Saltash Leisure Centre, Saltash Amateur Boxing Club, KidzWorld and Flambards. The concept has been warmly received by local residents and businesses alike, kindly offering their reusable scrap. Word is getting out about the affordable yet professional workshops, helping to pass on valuable skills to the community such as basic sewing skills and crocheting, reusable wax food wraps, weekly card making sessions and handmade Christmas decorations. Many ‘forgotten’ skills are offered creating a “mend and make do” philosophy. The Scrapstore are delighted to collaborate with local businesses such as the Brunel Inn, which is vital in helping Fore Street to continue thriving and networking with the local community. There will be Christmas Craft workshops throughout December, (appointment only). If you would like to take part call 07395332799.

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In Brief

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Its almost 100 years since the last election held in December was held. So, it means an uncomfortable we are registered to vote on December 12 2019. Love Saltash maintains is apolitical stance, but as we are all about getting involved in the local community – whatever you think about politics, a winter election should not justify a lower turn out. Livewire is hosting a hustings for young people between 18 and 21 to ask questions of candidates and members of parties to see where they stand on issues important to young people on December 2 at 7pm. At the point of writing there are no other local meetings of this type for the rest of us. Most of this afternoon, therefore, has been spent trawling the internet to find out about the candidates, which has been a lot more difficult than it should be! However, if you are on twitter or facebook you should be able to ask a respectful question or you could try contacting their campaigns. It’s not about finding the perfect representative – its unlikely we will agree on everything – but if we give ourselves some time to think about who we should vote for, then at least we have engaged in the process. Here’s some information to help. Colin Martin: (Liberal Democrats) is forty years old, lives in Lostwithiel, and is a Maths teacher with the CHES home education service. He is a local Councillor for Lostwithiel and was previously Managing Director of social enterprise The Ark in Bodmin. facebook.com/ColinMartinPL22

Gareth Derrick (Labour), is sixty years old, lives in Ivybridge and is currently a local Councillor in Plymouth. He was a former Commodore in the Royal Navy and commanded Royal Naval and Royal Marines Reserves. He was also British Embassy diplomat in Tokyo until 2010 and has a background in mediation and dispute resolution. www.garethderrick.org 0750 7477942 Jay Latham is standing for the Liberal Party, who are fielding six candidates in Cornwall for this election. They are made up historically of liberals who did not join the Lib Dems when the party was founded and campaigned in favour of leaving the European Union. liberal.org.uk 07510 302 580 Martha Green (Green Party) is a qualified legal practitioner in the area of immigration, including Asylum cases, Human Rights and victims of human trafficking for modern slavery cases. She lives in Cornwall after moving from London in 2014 and hosts Cornwall Diversity Food Festival and Every Woman’s Hope in Truro. ajanalan@aol.com www.cornwallgreens.org.uk Sheryll Murray (Conservatives) is 63 years old and lives in Millbrook, Torpoint. She was elected as MP for South East Cornwall in 2010 and again in 2017. She is a former receptionist and school director. Her voting habits can be found on the website TheyWorkForYou.com Twitter @sheryllmurray www.Sheryllmurray.com 01579 349186

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COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS

On the back of a unsuccessful funding bid, the Saltash Kalan Gwav Festival was pulled back from the brink as local people and businesses stepped in and saved the day. A Crowdfunder set up by the organisers surpassed its target within two days of going live, and further donations from local businesses and Cornwall Councillor Sheila Lennox-Boyd meant the event with a fabulous firework finale could go ahead. Crowds, especially the youngsters were entertained with the Kalan Gwav Wassail with a blessing of apple trees (donated by Lord Boyd) led by Guardian of the Apple Roger Smith. The more athletic wholeheartedly embraced the Wheelbarrow Race around the Catherine Wheel Chicane and Rocket Launcher Corner run by the brilliantly creative Saltash team of Plymouth Redeemer Church. Compere Simon Taylor entertained the crowds with his unbeatable banter with no soggy bottoms in sight at the Saltash Bake-Off with Tracy White awarded Champion Baker for her amazing apple cake! Stu Hannaford performed on stage up to the countdown to the firework finale. The most atrocious of weather couldn’t dampen the spirits at Kalan Gwav. The committee would like to say a massive thank you to all who donated, volunteered their time on the day, took part and helped ensure the Festival took place. Don’t forget that we are celebrating in style once again at the Saltash Christmas Festival in Fore Street on December 7. This promises to be a fantastic all day event with a full programme on page 6-7.

Organised by Saltash Chamber of Commerce and Diverse Events, it promises the best build up to the lights switch on and more fireworks.

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first birthday gig. They’ve had a successful year playing at events, functions and bars and felt it right to celebrate by performing where it all started, at The Brunel. They are a versatile and experienced guitar and vocal duo who perform pure acoustic versions of your favourite songs. Spanning a number of genres, All About Iris have something for everyone which

The event was inspired by local lad, Matthew Fox

tends to get their audience singing and dancing

who is one of Saltash’s CF warriors. Cystic Fibrosis is

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an inherited condition that causes sticky mucus to

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to child, but the condition gets slowly worse over time, with the lungs and digestive system becoming increasingly damaged. Treatments are available to help reduce the problems caused by the condition and make it easier to live with. Emily describes Matthew as her ‘surrogate nephew’ as he is one of her best friend’s sons and she has witnessed how CF affects his day to day life. Matthew has spent time

If you are unable to attend but would like to donate, go to https://www.cysticfibrosis.org.uk/donate. For more details or if would like to donate a raffle prize, please contact All About Iris on 07865048343 or message through their Facebook page. IMPORTANT: Others with CF, please be aware that Matthew will be attending the gig.

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Fun at wesley Thanks must be given to Bernard, Anne and Paul Melling who organised this well-attended, highly successful day. ÂŁ972 was raised and will be divided between the church and to help those in Mbare, Zimbabwe.

Bernard, Anne and Paul - Organisers Wesley Church epitomizes good old fashioned fun, bringing together young and old in a warm happy atmosphere. Recently the church and surrounding rooms were full of stalls showing just what local people can produce providing a varied, colourful and interesting display. Knitted and crochet items, bespoke bags, jewellery, home-made cards, woodworking, candles and art work were there for all to see and buy for early Christmas gifts. There were Fair Trade products which had been made by home workers and crafts people from poorer countries who use their talents to make items for sale to help their way of life. The catering team was kept very busy throughout the day providing refreshments, lunches and cream teas to a packed hall of hungry people. Mike Hartland enhanced the day by playing the mandolin providing a soft, musical background to proceedings. He also demonstrated Cornish weaving. Downstairs in the sports hall games and table tennis were available for the young ones and older ones who were so inclined. Adjacent to the hall, Paul Melling and Chris Gittins were on duty in the model railway department where model train enthusiasts could drive the engines around the model village.

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The Community Hopper is busy with some fantastic trips this festive season including Truro’s City of Lights festival, and Mousehole Christmas Lights. If you think you could be a volunteer driver (or passenger assistant) for just a day a month, please do get in touch, your time would be so appreciated and well spent. Saltash Christmas Festival is being held on Saturday 7 December, and we have a very special visitor to the Community Hub…Santa will be in his grotto from 2-7pm. (He may even have a reindeer or two in tow, but you’ll have to look carefully, as they’re very shy…) For parents, we’ll have hot drinks and mince pies on hand, and the shop will be bursting with locally-made and eco-friendly gifts which you won’t find anywhere else. See our details below or call in to the Community Hub for a friendly chat. Happy Christmas, Saltash, from all of us at Community Enterprises PL12! 4 Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JL 01752 848348 hub@cepl12.co.uk CEPL12

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BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR SHOPPING

If you are wanting to do your bit for the environment, then Saltash has a genuinely local, ground breaking business that is able to help you shift shopping habits. Veg Box Fresh is based in Saltash and is part of the Tamar Fresh group, a family business which has been working with farmers across the South West for more than 30 years. They cut down on food miles whenever they can and believe in the power of buying local and supporting local growers. They buy in bulk to cut down on packaging waste with the aim of minimising anything in plastic. Veg Box Fresh has become a Plastic Free Champion in Saltash for its commitment to sustainable goals. Instead of using plastic trays for its fruit and veg it prefers compostable trays. When plastic is unavoidable for adherence to food hygiene compliance, in wrapping meat for example, Veg Box send out a return box with your order, whereby you send the plastic back to them and they will make sure it is recycled in a traceable local way – not shipped across the oceans with other low grade recyclables. Other additions in the last few months are herbs and chillies, all locally grown of course, and glass bottled milk from Green Cow Dairy, a family farm located in the rolling hills between Liskeard and Callington. This means, as well as supporting local businesses and paying farmers a fair price, the milk is super fresh, cows

milked today for delivery tomorrow, and with minimal processing. To accompany their special Christmas boxes, they will be stocking turkey, gammon, chicken and beef - all of which will be available to order over the next few weeks. And don’t worry if you’re one of those people who leaves everything until the last minute, as they will be delivering Luxury Christmas Boxes - together with all their other festive offerings and delicious produce - all the way up to and including Christmas Eve, when there’ll be limited slots available. The service is designed to be as accessible as possible. Unlike other veg box schemes you can just order once, or as and when you feel like it. However, if you want to set up regular ordering you can order your box to arrive every week, fortnight or month with a subscription service. It’s designed to save you time and stop you forgetting to place your order every week. And because the process is run by humans, and the very focussed Lee Maher who runs the company, then it is easy to personalise the orders by requesting a few extras or cancel the order for a few weeks, if you are going away. And delivery in the local area is free – so there is nothing in the way to help make your life easier! You can find out more and order at vegboxfresh.co.uk; visit the shop to ask questions at Applejack Barn next to Tamar Nurseries in Carkeel; find them on social media @ vegboxfresh; or just pick up the phone on 01752 848735

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Community

Could You adopt?

Cornwall Council’s kicked off National Adoption

Together for Families also provides parent and child

Week 2019 in proper Cornish fashion by staging

fostering with very experienced foster carers, who

a takeover at one of the county’s highest profile

can help to impart parenting skills and mentor those

sporting events to put the spotlight on the issue of

birth parents to try and keep them together.

children who wait to be adopted.

However, in just about 10% of cases, an independent

The focus for this year’s National Adoption Week was

court will decide that it is in the best interests of

on those children who traditionally wait that little bit

the child or young person to find a new family for

longer to find a loving, secure home to enable them

them. This might be due to severe neglect, extended

to thrive and reach their full potential. Those often

trauma or abuse suffered by the child, but it means

include older children, children with disabilities and

that adoption is an absolutely essential part of

sibling groups.

what Cornwall Council does and an essential part of

So, as the mighty Cornish Pirates took on the Ealing

everyday life today.

Trailfinders on the Mennaye Field in Penzance to

Just as with foster carers, there is a national shortage

deliver their first home victory of a highly anticipated

of adopters and Together for Families is hoping to

Greene King IPA Championship season - the Cornwall

bust some of the myths that might be stopping

Council Together for Families Team were present to

potential adopters apply:

deliver their own message to local people, trying to raise the profile of these vulnerable children

•

and encourage more people to come forward as

becoming an adopter within as little as six months;

prospective adopters.

• Anyone over 21 can adopt and there is no upper

Every 20 minutes a young person comes into care in

age limit;

the UK and in Cornwall that equates to nearly 500

• LGBTQ and intersex people can adopt;

children and young people being in care at any given

• Single people can adopt;

time. Cornwall Council’s Together for Families works

• Adopters can be of any religion or none;

tirelessly to find the best routes forward for every

• Disabled people can adopt;

single child in its care.

• Adopters will be fully trained before the child is

The majority of that work is directed towards keeping

placed;

birth families together and fostering is a way of giving

• Adopters are supported throughout the process

those families respite and time to try and sort out

and beyond.

whatever issues or problems they may have. This

• There are currently 27 children with adoption

could take place over a short period of time, or

orders waiting to find forever homes, including 5

those problems may take longer, meaning the child

sibling groups of 2 and 1 sibling group of 3.

or young person stays in foster care for a longer period, sometimes until they reach adulthood and independence.

The adoption process can prepare you for

Protect your property not only for your children but also yourselves by Melanie Cotteril

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Protecting their home for their children is something high on a client’s list of priorities, and why not? Most of us spend a long time paying off the mortgage before the property becomes truly ours.

There are some simple steps that can be taken to ensure that your interest in your property passes to your loved ones after your death, whilst protecting your surviving partner’s right to remain living there. Historically most couples purchase their property as joint tenants, which means on the death of either of you the whole value of the property passes to the survivor. If you want to protect your children’s inheritance, why not consider severing the joint tenancy to own your property as tenant-in-common. This will allow you to make provision in your Will for your partner to remain in the property, whilst protecting your share of the capital of the property for your chosen beneficiaries. Your surviving partner will then have the peace of mind that they can remain in the property for their lifetime, or if you wish, until they remarry or live

with a partner as a couple. The Property Trust in your Will will give your surviving partner the option to move to another property, using the whole of the proceeds of sale, if they so wish. The new property would be purchased half in the name of the survivor of you, and half in the name of the Trustees of the late person’s estate, held on Trust for your beneficiaries. You can also consider going a step further by giving your partner a Life Interest in the property. This is a useful option to create extra income for them, if you were the main pension provider, and you die first. As the Property Trust is only implemented when one of you have died, this is a very flexible option, therefore meaning you can move house as many times as you like during your lifetime. You need only to advise your conveyancer that you wish to own any replacement property as tenants-in-common. You would also have the peace of mind that if your surviving partner remarried or lived with a partner as a couple, your interest in the family home will pass to your chosen beneficiaries, regardless of whatever decisions your surviving partner made after your death. Call Melanie now on 01752 546448 to make a free initial appointment to find out more.

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Community

ZARA RHODES RNLI

dresses, two pieces and even some of Zandra’s bags,

in fundraising for the RNLI.

many of which had originally appeared in Vogue

In this, the fiftieth anniversary of the launch of her

magazines.

first collection, Zandra Rhodes was very much the

She told of how she had met the famous designer

topic of conversation at a local ladies’ night to raise

once on the Queen Mary when Zandra happily

money for the Saltash RNLI fundraising group.

altered one of Claire’s acquisitions, enabling her to

Some thirty garments from her various collections

wear it on the cruise.

were brought to life by speaker Claire Branfield, who

Claire also appeared on the antique roadshow a few

has been actively acquiring the outfits for around

years ago when an expert valued a dress that she had

twenty years, giving an insight into the designer’s

bought for £80 at over £1000.

career since 1969, as well as the many humorous and

Asked why she did the talks she replied: “I love to

varied stories behind the purchases she’s made.

share my treasures with people and if I can make

Claire started the collection quite by accident when

some money for charity it’s all good.”

she was handed an old computer by her eldest

Around 70 people attended the charity event and the

daughter, and a friend telling her about ebay.

total amount raised was £572.

Article by Christine Griffin

Zandra Rhodes’ iconic garments have played a part

Her first purchase was a red jacket for which she paid just 99p and from then she went on to buy famous

Community

Santa Steams into Tamar View WOW !!!!!!!

inspiration here for everyone.

I have just been to Tamar View Nurseries at Saltash

And the festive approach does not just stop in

and you should see what the Christmas Elves have

the Christmas department, from the gift area to

done this year. It is AMAZING!!!!!

the restaurant to the plant area everyone and

Christmas has taken over nearly all of the centre and

everywhere is involved.

is a completely different look to past years. For those of you that know the centre at Christmas do not

The Elves put so much hard work and effort into the

worry; all the moving animals and old favourites are

grotto it is a shame not to share it with everyone all

still on display with a brand new feature in the grotto.

of the time.

This year children board the carriage pulled by a

One of the biggest differences to their grotto is

train, yes a train, complete with smoke and noise

that it is designed to be viewed and enjoyed all of

which takes them to the North Pole to visit Father

the time by everyone visiting the centre whether

Christmas on his sleigh.

Father Christmas is in residence or not . When Father

From the lighting department, to the many decorated

Christmas is there everyone can watch the children

trees to the patterns of baubles on the walls to the

up and see them talking to him and share in the

many themes from woodland animals to gonks to

magic he creates.

Christmas angels, they have really gone over the top

Owners Mike and Pauline Hooper first started

this year.

collecting their animated characters over 35 years

Whether you are a Christmas traditionalist or prefer

ago and now have over 60 pieces! One of the most

a modern take on decorations there is definitely

popular are the singing reindeer introduced two

years ago but a close second are the rabbits which

are for children of all ages young or old and if they

are the smallest of the lot!

manage to put a smile on their customers faces then

The Elves are always delighted to see their customers

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Community

Essa Drama has been inspiring children of all ages since 2008. Practitioners Kaye Bonner and Sue Hooper acknowledge that every child is different and also recognise that they must investigate and find hobbies and interests that they enjoy. ESSA Drama provides a uniquely different experience during their Saturday morning workshops for 5 to 10 years. Experienced practitioners focus on the children’s enthusiasm and engagement and ensure they support and evaluate each other, mainly through improvisation around themed scenarios.. Moreover, the workshops provide a fun environment to

costumes are always available to help link the children’s imaginations through stimulus. Whether your child is energetic and outgoing or is more sensitive and quiet, Essa prides themselves in bringing out the best in all those who attend. The afternoon sessions are designed for 11 to 16 years to explore literature and investigate great poets and writers. Performances include, monologues, duologues, group acting and sight reading. These sessions are fun and give the children an opportunity to learn about the spoken word. They follow a syllabus which is designed to develop good reading skills, fluency, understanding and improving confidence in speaking and listening, and

bring out the children’s confidence, helping them each week through encouragement, enabling them to be themselves and enjoy the experience of the performing arts without any pressure. It’s also a fantastic way of making new friendships. An abundance of props and

enabling the children to learn from memory. If you would like further information on ESSA Drama call 01752 843073 /07946812267 or visit their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/essadrama/

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Education

Sir Robert Geffery’s Legacy Even Sir Robert Geffery himself could not have

through an apprenticeship programme. Members of

predicted how his legacy would have such a positive

the community and beyond also freely share their

impact on so many learners for over the past three

expertise on a weekly basis and enhance children’s

hundred years.

learning. The staff work together as a strong team

Sir Robert Geffery’s School is a school steeped in

with children and learning at the forefront of every

historic tradition but also very forward thinking.

decision made.

Learners now range from two to eighty-two. This is

In 1704, well before the introduction of free state

because as a ‘Teaching School’ it has run successful

education, Landrake-born Sir Robert Geffery left

training programmes for future teachers and, more

money in trust to provide free education in order to

recently, given opportunities to many young adults

teach the children of the neighbourhood reading and

Pupils visiting Ironmongers Hall

Polly the donkey

Nativity

writing and to give them religious instruction.

best learning opportunities.

He then appointed the Worshipful Company of

All children at Sir Robert Gefferyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have outdoor

Ironmongers in London as Trustees to administer

learning lessons on a weekly basis and use the

that Trust.

grounds to provide additional opportunities in all

Sir Robert Gefferyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School, now a primary

subject areas.

standalone academy, still has the benefit of the

The Trust Fund purchased a field attached to the

Trust and the interest of the Ironmongersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Company

school field and over the past eighteen years The

both as Trustees and benefactors. Members of the

School and Community Farm developed. Now it is

Ironmongers travel down to the school three times

open and staffed at lunchtimes and children care

a year, although more usually by train rather than

for the animals. The children grow vegetables, feed

horseback as in those early days!

the animals and walk Polly the donkey and cuddle

The most important benefit has been, and is, the on-

the guinea pigs. On Thursday and Friday afternoons

going expertise, commitment and enthusiasm that

enrichment groups on rotation spend time there. A

the Ironmonger Governors bring to the Board, and

forest school area is also used by the School and Pre-

the way they work so collaboratively with the local

school.

Governors, to make sure that the standards in all

Trim trails have been installed and the legacy has

areas are the best possible. Although nowadays the

enabled these to be extended

school only receives a small donation each year, the

The Trust has also contributed to music education, a

time and interest they invest makes a real difference

minibus, and organises an annual residential visit to

to our community and ensures every child has the

Ironmongers Hall in London.

SIR ROBERT GEFFERY’S SCHOOL

Our aim is to provide a living Christian school environment where we strive for each child to develop a passion for learning and a sense of excitement in their own achievement and that of others. Sir Robert Geffery’s School recognises that every child is unique and special, and sets out to ensure that each child fulfils their true potential. Also offering a wide range of extra-curricular activities on a daily basis, so that children can learn from 8.00am until 4.30pm. If childcare is needed beyond 4.30pm then places can be booked at Pre-School wraparound care Outstanding Ofsted and Outstanding SIAMS Reports High academic results over the years Holders of: Eco School Green Flag Basic Skills Quality Mark School Sports Platinum Mark

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Education

School asked to present at national conference

Saltash Community School were invited to Central Hall in Westminster to share excellent practice at a

recent conference. Organised by PiXL (Partners in Excellence), the school were asked to present their work on a new initiative called BuildUp. PiXL is a partnership of over 1,600 secondary schools, 500 sixth forms, 600 primary schools and 75 providers of alternative education. Together, they share best practice to raise standards in education and to give students a better future and brighter hope. BuildUp works with selected Key Stage 4 students and involves booster sessions in English, Maths and Science, alongside core modules that develop the students’ essential key skills as young adults. Delivered by Lesley Porch, Study Plus Coordinator, the students build confidence, resilience and attainment. The students involved have been overwhelmingly positive, with one student saying:

“The new BuildUp lessons are very useful because it gives you a chance to work on the lesson you are struggling in and gives you the extra help you need” Another student added: “I think BuildUp is brilliant and it’s helping me answer more questions. It’s quite fun too!” Mr Oakes, Assistant Headteacher, who presented at the conference alongside Lesley Porch, said “We were honoured to present at PiXL. To be recognised as one of only two schools nationally as delivering outstanding practice, is clear recognition of the hard work our BuildUp students are doing. We are incredibly proud of what they are achieving and look forward to continuing this for the rest of this year and in the future.”

Royal Marines visit Saltash Community School Year 10 and year 11 GCSE Food Preparation and

insight into the range of careers available in the Navy

Nutrition students at Saltash Community School

and to hear first-hand from each chef what they

were put through their paces by Royal Marine

had experienced over their years of service. From

chefs Petty Officer Jamie Marples and Petty Officer

cooking for princesses and dignitaries to helping

Stephen Legge.

prevent modern pirates seizing vessels.

In a ‘Ready, Steady, Cook’ style exercise students

Miss Noble, their class teacher said “I’m extremely

were asked to design a two-course menu based upon

impressed with everyone, it was certainly an amazing

a range of fresh ingredients. Once they had made

event. The students have been taught

their selection Jamie threw in another challenge

skills and have taken away tips from the

element – a surprise extra ingredient!

professionals to use in their

The students had to pull together to produce their

practical lessons”.

new

dishes and there was a real buzz of excitement in the kitchen. The chefs were on hand to offer guidance and answer questions. It was a great opportunity for students to get an

Just Be News

Christmas Day… is it a busman’s holiday for hospitality staff?

As the festive period approaches, we wondered what a typical Christmas day consists of for our team, is it humbug or hic hic hooray! Tina has to contain her eagerness to wake her Daughter until a reasonable hour, then follows a mint tea with the ‘special Christmas’ biscuits, and unwrapping the stocking presents from Santa. They will then head to Just Be to welcome customers for the annual open Abi, Ally and Kim house Christmas Drinks, and make a start on the ‘fizzy pop’. A traditional feast, and gathering of family & friends will involve Prosecco during the preparations, Pinot Noir to accompany the turkey and trimmings, a Zinfandel red for the cheese board, and, following a few rounds of ‘Beetle Drive’, a Baileys or two to finish the day. A brisk walk with Lola the boarder terrier will start Peter’s day, before checking on the lunch preparations and warming up with a cheeky Palo Cortado sherry. Canapés with customers will be washed down with our excellent house Champagne Robert. Time will be savoured with the company of his Daughter and Granddaughter before battling with the traditional turkey dinner and

finding a suitable wine pairing - A generic burgundy (Pinot Noir) being the preferred accompaniment to the complex flavours of the meal. Given the amount of food and alcohol consumed, after dinner games are unlikely to include Twister, hide and seek or anything requiring activity! Abi is not a traditionalist – the day always starts earlier than they plan as her Mum and Seddy arrive with Prosecco in hand. They celebrate with a big breakfast followed by time in the hot tub and more Prosecco. Time to relax before the children arrive and the day continues with a buffet style feast (mostly cheese) accompanied with a nice jammy red wine such as our Cranswick Estate Shiraz from Barossa. Ally doesn’t get a day off from cookingshe enjoys a later start and then heads to her Sisters for a family gathering where she will share the cooking of a traditional turkey roast with all of the trimmings, assisted by a constant flow of Bucks Fizz. Relaxing through the afternoon until the games commence- last years favourite was Pie Face! Kim, blessed with two young Daughters, has a more excitable start to her day, armed with a brew and croissants during the opening of the presents. The popping of Prosecco sees the start of the prep for a traditional feast shared with family and friends. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc assists Kim throughout the day, until the cheese and biscuits appear, washed down with a quaffable Port. Surprisingly, it seems that food and drink feature quite highly on our teams list! Whatever you are doing, we wish you a wonderful holiday season, from all at Just Be.

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Before

A Weekend in the Dave Pitcher completed his 250 Parkrun in

pounding the streets of Saltash every Tuesday,

Plymbridge Woods. Parkruns are free 5k runs, open

Thursday and Friday night, but have you ever

to all abilities. They always start at 9am on Saturdays.

wondered what they get up to at the weekend?

There are Parkruns in Plymbridge Woods, Lanhydrock

Here is a snapshot of Plymouth the weekend of the

House, Tamar Trails and Mount Edgcumbe.

Plymouth 10k. Fifteen Trotters ran the Plymouth 10k,

Eleven Trotters travelled to Bournemouth to run

Helen Roper and Steve Baker both ran in fancy dress.

various races: Sue Court ran the 10k, Ed Buckingham

Bex Ezra won second female overall, completing her

and Matt Caves ran the full marathon, whilst Vinny

Article by Rachel Bullock

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure you have all seen the Tamar Trotters

10k in 37.37.

Pitman, John Ainsworth, Jackie Maitland, Clare

There were a few other activities going on that

Ainsworth, Les Maitland, Debbie Pitman, Nick

weekend. Friday night was a casual run for all abilities from the Rugby Club. As well as this, the Trotters are currently running their Couch 2 5k course, teaching new recruits the art of running.

Taylor and Paul Gregg completed the half marathon. Incredibly, Paul Gregg completed his half marathon in 1.22.40 and came second in his age category. As a result he has qualified for a British Masters Vest. Quite an achievement!

After

Life of a Trotter! Dean Cornish and Diana Nicholson both travelled to

Victoria Mavin all participated.

Cardiff to run the Cardiff Half Marathon.

For those who weren’t racing that weekend there

Seven male Trotters choose a race in a different

was the usual Sunday, 9am run from the Rugby club.

country every year and make a weekend of it. This

This is a casual run for those who just fancy a run and

weekend Phil Pollard and Ian Ross completed the

a natter. It’s free and open to all abilities.

Kiev half marathon. Peter Clarke, Al Macauley, Jim

Tamar Trotters is known for being a social club with

Keen, Tony Pollard and Colin Bunting completed the Kiev full marathon. This was Colin Bunting’s ninetieth Marathon that he has completed! Only another 10 to go and then he might get a cake! Mark Evans travelled all the way to Scotland to see Nessie and complete the Loch Ness Marathon.

a running problem. They have many social events coming up such as the quiz night, Twelve Pubs of Christmas Tour of Truro and the January Trotters Ball at Boringdon Golf Club. Whatever your ability the Tamar Trotters is a fantastically, fun loving running club! So this Sunday

The Westward League also took place in Central Park.

at 9am why not meet them at the Rugby club and

Junior Trotters, Erin Tamblin and Immy Rickard and

get involved.

Seniors, Brian Kirland, Jo Church, Karen Rothney and

Music

Saltash Town Band

I was very pleased as a lifelong supporter of over 45 years, and Vice President of Saltash Town Band to hear that in this, their Centenary year since their inception 1919, the Saltash Town Band proudly celebrates continued success.

supporters minds to start again after WW2.”

Matthew went onto say: “However, it was not until 1974 that more serious moves were made to reform the band. This entailed much fund raising to buy new instruments, music and From left to right, Neythen Powell-Jones, Temujin Townson other equipment, and the and Alfred Thomas first rehearsal of the newly formed band was held on 18th June 1975, which is now regarded as the band’s birthday.”

Mathew Thomas the band chairman said: “The band is very proud to recently achieve 3rd place at the South West Brass Band Association Annual Championships, and furthermore, with three newest recruits receiving certificates of achievement for their first contest; under the capable baton of the band’s musical director Ross Farr-Semmens.”

I have to say that from my association with this most friendly and talented band and since the band reestablished itself it has gone from strength to strength under various Musical Directors.

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Matthew continued: “Saltash Town Band was originally formed in 1919 after the First World War, at the Working Men’s Club in Saltash.

It was under the baton of David Dobson, that the band was Cornish Fourth Section Champions in 2001, winning their section at the Cornwall Brass Band Association contest held in the Hall for Cornwall in Truro. They also became West of England Fourth Section Champions in the same year, winning their section at the regional contest held in Torquay, and enjoyed a well-deserved seventh place in the national finals held in Preston.

“The Band continued playing with great pride, and was musically active until the outbreak of the Second World War, in 1939. “Unfortunately, all the band’s instruments and equipment were placed on a barge moored in the River Tamar and were lost during a bombing raid.

As a consequence of a successful training programme for beginners, a Youth Band was formed in February 2002.

“So the Band was less active, for some years as they did not have any money to purchase new instruments, but it was always in the members and

Over the years, was followed by the introduction of training and beginners bands, thus giving opportunities

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The Senior Band for players of all levels. February 2011 the new Junior Band gave their first public performance at the Saltash Music Festival. I have been delighted to be present at more recent successes for the band at the Saltash Music Festival, where they have proudly won trophies. They also won the Peter Stephens award at the May Fair in 2011. This award is given to the musical group that best entertained the Mayor, of which the band is still very proud of being one of the recipients. I remember well, when the Junior Band won their first Southwest Brass Band Association contest in November 2012, as well as best instrumentalist. Both awards were retained in November 2013. Saltash Town Band attended the West of England Regional Championships on 11th March 2017 and was incredibly proud to come 2nd out of 20 bands. They also qualified to attend the National Finals at Cheltenham in September.

Following on from the success at the West of England Regional Championships, it was announced that Saltash Town Band had achieved promotion to the Third Section, effective 1st January 2018. Matthew was in a very positive and enthusiastic mood and said: “The Saltash Town Band is looking forward to continuing to go from strength to strength, under Ross’s directorship, and raising funds for new instruments for the training and senior bands (now re-named) as both bands continue to grow.” Saltash Band serves the Saltash communities and beyond by playing at Civic events, local fetes and festivals. They were guests at the performance of Lowena recently and are playing at St Stephen’s Church on December 14 at 7pm. For those interested in joining this popular band rehearsals are on Fridays from 6.30pm (training band) and 7.30pm (senior band)

December Live Music from 9pm 3 Tue 6 Fri 7 Sat 10 Tue 13 Fri 14 Sat 17 Tue

Martin Dale Hungry Bears Bad Knees Blues Band Louise 5 and Dimes TBC Jazz Trio

18 Wed 20 Fri 21 Sat 24 Tue 27 Fri 28 Sat 31 Tue

Open Mic The Sultans Becca and Vince Wireless The Jack Los Limpos New Years Eve - John Lang Band Ticket only, to be purchased at the Union Inn

Community Miss Ivy Presents...

Christmas Festival Port Eliot Estate, St Germans, PL12 5ND Friday 13th December, 12:00 - 20:00 Saturday 14th December, 10:30 - 16:00 • Quality bespoke gift exhibitors • Carol singing & live music • Children's & adult workshops • Mulled wine & mince pies • Cocktail making workshops • Dance performances • Photo-booth • PLUS LOTS MORE!

Tickets available at https://missivyevents.co.uk/buy-tickets/ Online tickets... Adult £4.00, Adult & 1 child (age 6 - 16) £5.50, Adult & 2 children (age 6-16) £7.00, (under 5's free) Gate tickets... Adult £5.00, Adult & 1 child (age 6-16) £6.50, Adult & 2 children (age 6-16) £8.00, (under 5's free)

A truly magical Christmas experience is guaranteed at a unique event taking place at the beautiful Port Eliot estate in Cornwall this December. The two-day Christmas Festival on Friday December 13 and Saturday December 14 will embody everything you could possibly wish for at this very special time of the year, with more than 30 quality artisan exhibitors offering a fantastic array of individual and imaginative gift ideas. On the Friday, you can visit the Mad Hatter’s Studio and learn how to wrap the perfect present, creating beautiful eco-friendly wrapped gifts with your own printed paper, embellished with handmade decorations. How about learning a new skill this Christmas? There’s the truffle making workshop where for £8 (bookable online) you can make and take away three delicious chocolate truffles, or try the jewellery making workshop run by Shh by Sadie. Purdey Giles will be demonstrating some new and exciting alternatives for your Christmas canapés and

The Treasury will be giving tips on how to make the perfect festive cocktails. Musical entertainment from Culdrose Military Choir and Rock Choir will make the day go with a swing as you browse the stalls, enjoying a range of street food, mulled wine and mince pies. Excerpts from that quintessentially Christmas ballet, The Nutcracker, will be performed by Hartley School of Dance and the atmosphere is bound to get even more festive when Callington Gospel Choir perform. The youngsters will be kept entertained with all sorts of antics courtesy of Entertainingly Different - and don’t forget to get a picture of this memorable day by visiting Clive the Caravan’s photo booth. The festival runs from noon until 8pm on the Friday and from 10.30am until 4pm on the Saturday. Book tickets online at missivyevents.co.uk/buy-tickets/ Adults £4, adult & 1 child (age 6-16) £5.50, adult & 2 children (6-16) £7, under 5s free. Gate tickets: Adults £5, adult & 1 child £6.50, adult & 2 children £8, under 5s free.

Out and About

Your guide to What’s On locally Friday 29 November Christmas Shopping Evening A wide range of products will be available from a great selection of traders from across Cornwall and Devon alongside our own fundraising stalls. Refreshments available including Hot Pork Rolls. Entertainment from the male voices of Ocean City Sound. St. Stephen’s Church, Saltash | 6.30pm - 9pm | FREE | INFO ststephenschurchsaltash@hotmail. co.uk www.saltashteamministry.org

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Sunday 1 December Christmas at Cotehele Cotehele opens its doors not just for the traditional viewing of the amazing Christmas Garland in the Great Hall but also for the first time ever a fully Victorian Christmas experience in Cotehele Mill. There’ll be a trio of children’s trails to follow in the garden, along Morden Stream and in the Mill grounds, so wrap up warm. Indoors there’s dressing up, festive crafts, toys and a pop-up cafe in the Mill Bakery. Cotehele near St Dominick Saltash | Admission prices apply | INFO 01579 351346

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Sunday 1 December Ross Kelly Acoustic Solo

Christmas Garland Wreath making Saltash Scrapstore, Fore Street | 6.30pm | £10pp INFO 07395332799 Booking essential

Rod and Line Tideford | 3pm | INFO 851912

Monday 2 December Saltash Suns Under 12’s Basketball League Regular Monday sessions with fully qualified coaches. China Fleet | 6-7pm | INFO info@plymouthraiders. com

Mary’s Country Dancing Group

Country dancing for ladies over 60ish. Nothing serious, just come along for a cup of tea and biscuits, meet friends and enjoy a bit of dancing. Every Monday | St. Nicholas and Faith Church Hall | 2pm - 4pm | INFO Lynda lynhollister@msn.com

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tuesday 3 December Workshop and Lunch with Miranda Hackett Join professional floral artist Miranda and friends and get in the mood of the season. The event will include beautifully hand made elevenses, plus a full lunch in the luxurious surroundings of Pentillie Country House. You will also be guided to create exquisite Christmas wreaths to take home. All materials provided, bring your own keepsake ornaments to make the wreath truly personal. Pentillie | 9.30am to 3pm | £75 per person | INFO 01579350044 booking essential

Dementia Drop In Cafe If you are living with dementia or have been effected by dementia then drop in for a chat and a cup of tea and a piece of cake and find out what services and activities are available in the area. All welcome. Every Tuesday | Community Market, 4 Fore Street | 10am - 2pm | Free | INFO info@dementiaPL12.uk www.dementiaPL12.uk

Saltash Kernow Short Mat Bowling Club

Lower Fore Street, Saltash

Open 7th December 3pm - 7pm

See Elliotts as it was in its bygone days, together with the history of the Elliott family. Come and enjoy a glass of mulled wine and Christmas biscuits.

Tuesday afternoons and evenings. All levels of players and ages welcome. Whether you want to be competetive and play in the league or day tournaments, or just want to play for fun, bowls are provided and players are there to help you learn. Tuesday afternoons and evenings | Church Road, Saltash | 1.30pm - 4pm & 7pm - 10pm | INFO Yolanda (Club Secretary) 01752 849945

wednesday 4 December Community Network Panel The Community Network Panel Meeting brings together councillors from across the Cornwall Gateway area to discuss issues pertinent to Saltash,

Torpoint and the neighbouring Parish Councils. Members of the public welcome to attend. Saltash Guildhall, Fore Street | 6.30pm | FREE

Dementia Voice PL12 Walking Group Affected by dementia? With the support of trained walk leaders, people living with, or affected by, dementia can enjoy safe walking routes. Walks vary in length from 30 to 90 minutes. Every first and third Wednesday | 10am | INFO 07512 098117

Saltash Probus Club

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SALTASH TOWN BAND & BURRATON MALE CHOIR

For retired professional and businessmen meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Saltash Guildhall | 10am | INFO Bruce 01752 846835

Community Hopper Link to Town Centre – Supermarkets – Tamar View Nurseries Every Wednesday morning. INFO 01752 848348 or pop in to No 4 Fore St for a timetable.

7.00pm SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER at St Stephen by Saltash C of E Church St Stephen’s Road, Saltash

Tickets £5 each

Available at Piglets or on the Door

Saltash Men’s 60+ Luncheon Group As part of the Saltash Live at Home Scheme, a small group meet in an aim to provide a congenial atmosphere to converse and build friendships. Every Wednesday | Ploughboy Pub, Liskeard Road | 12.15pm - 2pm | INFO Sarah 01752 848728

Saltash Ladies Choir Saltash Ladies Choir practice every Wednesday. New members welcome, especially top sopranos! Every Wednesday | Burraton Methodist Church | 7.15pm - 9.15pm | INFO Secretary Nicola Cooper 01752 217990

thursday 5 December Saltash Macular Support Group The meeting is open to anyone affected by central vision loss. Family, friends and carers welcome. Offering the chance to talk and share information about treatment, the services available and staying independent. First Thursday every month | St. Anne’s Care Home | 10.30 - 12 noon | Free | INFO 01579 350283

Raffle and Refreshments available

Card Making Every Thursday during term time Saltash Scrapstore Fore Street | 1-3pm | £3 per person

FRIDAY 6 December Produce Market On the First & third Friday of every month CEPL12 hold a popular local producers’ market in the Community Hub at no 4 Fore St. You can pick up locally grown fruit, veg & flowers; fresh bakery goods; local honey; locally reared meats, as well as a selection of locally made craft items. 4 Fore St Saltash | 10am – 2pm | INFO or to book a stall 01752 848348

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FRIDAY 6 December Loveny Male Voice Choir Christmas Concert St. Stephen’s Church welcome back the amazing Loveny Male Voice Choir. Come along and get in the festive spirit. St. Stephen’s Church, Saltash | Doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. | £5 available from Piglets Fore St or on the door | INFO Roger Rowse 01752 843766 ststephenschurchsaltash@hotmail.co.uk

Saltash Town Band The band has the following vacancies – Cornet, Baritone, Euphonium, Bass Trombone, Drum Kit and Percussion. Contact them if interested on Facebook @SaltashTownBand Rehearsals are every Friday from 6pm for the junior band and 7.30pm for the seniors. St Johns Ambulance Hall next to Saltash Social Club | 6-7.15pm and 7.30 to 9.30pm | INFO Ali 07718906335

Play Rugby All Year Round Open to everyone 16+, ladies and beginners especially! Every Friday | Saltash Rugby Club, Moorlands Lane | 6pm | Free | INFO 02touch@saltashrfc.co.uk

Saltash & District Age Concern Bus Weekly Shopping Trips You are picked up and dropped off at your door by “The Red Bus”, the Saltash and District Age Concern Bus. Every Friday morning | Between 9am and 2pm | INFO Mr Larry Clarke 01752 843012

SATURDAY 7 December Cross Park Pre School Christmas Bazaar Games, Pocket Money Stall, Father Christmas and Food at this worthwhile event to support the Pre School. Cross Park Preschool Long Park Road PL12 4 AQ |11am to 1pm | INFO 841591

North School Reunion North Road School has a reunion at Burraton Community Centre. They are raising funds to purchase a plaque to identify the site of the school, which educated the children of Saltash for over 100 years. Anyone who went to the school is most welcome along with their partners. Tickets available from Piglets. Doors open at 7.30pm there will be live music from 8 pm. and a free light buffet. (All donated without charge) but bring your own drinks. Burraton Community Centre | 7.30pm | £5

Craft Markets Every Saturday during December, with a gorgeous selection of locally-made craft items - perfect “buy local” Christmas presents or stocking fillers. Craft workshops on selected days. Spaces available from £5 for traders. 4 Fore Street Saltash | FREE | INFO 01752 848348, fb @cepl12 or call in to no 4 for details.

Winter Aid Container Volunteers needed to help move much needed aid to refugees from the storage centre at QStore Self Storage to a container en route to Lesvos in Greece. This is the ninth container to have gone from our area to support people in desperate need in refugee camps in Europe. Volunteers treated to warm drinks and home made cake. Q Store | 8.30am | FREE | INFO Facebook Open Hearts Open Borders

Saltash Christmas Festival Saltash’s world famous Christmas Event takes over the town once again. Join your friends and neighbours for a fantastic community event including a host of free entertainment and stalls. Fore Street Saltash | from 1pm | FREE | INFO see page 6-7

Livewire Fundraiser Featuring Metal Fatigue, Kites, Jaded, Absense UK, Be prepared to have your ears blown off in this all age event. Over 18s are invited to bring a beer or take one in from the Union Inn next door. Livewire, Saltash Waterside | 7pm | £5 (members £3) | INFO 843570

Waterside Carol Service This annual event that brings together waterside residents and the wider community is always a treat in the calendar The Green beside The Union Waterside Saltash | 5pm

Willow Hearts and Stars Workshop Booking essential beforehand Scrapstore Fore Street Saltash | 10.30am | Please contact the organisers for details 07395332799

Tuesday 10 December Pay As You Feel Meal The Real Junk Food Project is a group committed to taking perfectly good food that stores would have to throw away and recreating it into tasty meals. They are now hosting a meal every month, on a pay as you feel basis, open to anyone who would like to come along. Every second Tuesday | Wesley Methodist Church | 12pm - 1.30pm | Pay as you feel | INFO Jess Sneyd jessicasneyd@gmail.com 07510 138595

wednesday 11 december

Dementia Voice PL12 Veterans Group

Carols in the Courtyard

Anyone connected to the Armed Services and is affected by dementia is welcome. Every two weeks | SHADO Centre, Plougastel Drive | 4.30pm - 6.30pm

Wrap up warm and join the Liskerret Male Voice Choir for this lovely traditional Christmas treat raising funds for local charity Jeremiah’s Journey Pentillie Castle Courtyard | 6pm | INFO contact@ pentillie.co.uk 01579 350044 • continued on page 61

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Saltash Social Club Wishes all its Members a Very Merry Christmas The Saltash Social Club relies on the support of its members throughout the year and is very grateful to everyone who has come to events or just popped by. The main refurbishment of the club was a big investment and still requires a few tweaks here and there. The Club welcomes more feedback to further improve where they can. One universal success was the move to running a Carvery on a Sunday which has proved very popular, both members and non members are very welcome to take the strain out of traditional Sunday lunch with family and friends in a relaxed atmosphere and affordable prices. Other successes were the fabulous tribute acts that

were booked during the year, with a standing ovation going to “The Fletewood Mac Songbook” and “Darkside of Pink Floyd”. WE will be builing on this success by hosting tributes to Michael Jackson, The Bee Gees, Neil Diamond as well as having previous successes back in 2020. We look forward to your continued support and want to thank our staff team ably led by Lesley our Bar/Events Manager who are invaluable. Final thanks and best wishes must go to the Committee who are entirely voluntary and provide their time free of reward to steer the Club forward into the future .

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Merry Christmas Everyone!

Out and About wednesday 11 december Light up a Life Event In aid of St Luke’s Hospice Wesley Methodist Church | 7pm | INFO www. stlukes-hospice.org.uk/light/

DECAF - Saltash Live at Home Activity group to support anyone living with dementia. All Live at Home members welcome to join in. Programme of activities for the year: music, willow craft, animal party, crafts etc. Every second and fourth Wednesday | Burraton Church | 2pm - 4pm | INFO Sarah Clook or Liz Hewer 01752 848728

Friday 13 December Port Eliot Christmas Festival

Christmas Carols Mary Newman’s Cottage Sunday 15th December 3pm to 6pm The Cottage is traditionally decorated and has a beautiful open fire Mulled wine & Mince Pies Join in and sing along to the musicians playing your favourite festive carols

£5 per person Pay on the door 48 Culver Road, Saltash

Quality bespoke gifts, carol singing and live music, organised by Miss Ivy Events (see page…). Also runs on Saturday 14 from 10.30-4pm Port Eliot Estate | 12 to 8pm

Christmas Big Sing All are very welcome for a night of Festive Music and Christmas Carols. Featuring Brunel Primary Academy Choir, Mixed Blessings, Claire Fry and Darren Jane and the top 5 voted for Christmas Carols. Seasonal Refreshments. A collection for St. Petroc’s Society will take place during the evening St. Stephen’s Church, Saltash | 7pm | FREE| INFO ststephenschurchsaltash@hotmail.co.uk

Saturday 14 December Visit Mother and Father Christmas in Cotehele Cotehele Mill are hosting a special visit to their grotto. No need to book as ticket can be collected from Mill Reception on arrival Cotehele Mill | from 11.30am | £3 per child including gift | INFO 01579 351346

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What’s on at Calstock Arts Thursday 5 December The Al Swainger Quartet + Ant Law – The Music of Chick Corea This exciting programme led by bassist Al Swainger features a mix of classic and original music inspired by the compositions of Chick Corea, reimagined for a 21st century ear. 7pm doors and bar, 8pm start | Tickets: £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s. Friday 6 December Tom Moore & Archie Moss Widely regarded as two of the best players, innovators and performers in traditional folk amongst a gifted generation, Archie (accordion) and Tom’s (fiddle) finely-crafted arrangements wield a rare potency. 7pm doors and bar, 8pm start | Tickets: £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s. Saturday 7 December Christmas Shopping with Chris Difford Chris Difford is a Grammy nominated and twice Ivor Novello Award winning lyricist who has brought us characters and sketches from everyday life, turning the mundane into the beautiful, for over forty years. Chris’s new show is a stand up, sit down book and music tour telling stories and singing songs. 7pm doors and bar, 8pm start | Tickets: £22 advance, £23 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £12 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www. calstockarts.org Tuesday 10 December Mark Thomas – 50 Things About Us

Mark Thomas combines his mix of storytelling, standup, mischief and well researched material to examine how we have come to inhabit this divided wasteland that some of us call the United Kingdom. Mark picks through the myths, facts and figures of our national identities to ask, who do we think we are? 7pm doors and bar, 8pm start | Tickets: £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts. Saturday 14 December Calstock Singers present Celebration of a Season Ring in the festive cheer with Celebration of a Season, our annual concert presented by The Calstock Singers. The concert will include some nostalgic Christmas favourites and spine-tingling harmonies, as well as lively popular songs. Enjoy some seasonal singalongs as well as a glass of mulled wine or juice and a delicious mince pie. 7pm doors, 7.30pm start. Sunday 15 December Knight and Spiers Peter Knight, legendary violinist and ex-member of folk-rock band Steeleye Span pairs up with leading melodeon player and ex-Bellowhead member, John Spiers, now part of the Gigspanner Big Band. This very special concert will feature lesser known carols, tunes and wassails from the English tradition and beyond. 7pm doors, 8pm start | Tickets: £15 advance, £16 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £10 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www. calstockarts.org Sunday 22 December Gallery Bar Christmas Special with Just Friends Join Peter & Marianne and friends for a relaxing evening of well known jazz standards interspersed with some favourite Christmas songs, to put you in the mood for the festive week ahead. 7pm doors, 7.30pm start | Free entry, informal atmosphere. Donations invited for a local charity.

Saturday 14 December Christmas Tree Light Switch On Forder Community & Conservation Association invite you to share this wonderful experience with them. Light switch on by Saltash’s Lord Mayor. Forder Green | 6.30pm | FREE

Sunday 15 December Christmas Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Trust With Local Band All About Iris, Christmas Songs, optional fancy dress and a great party atmosphere for a great cause. See article on page 16. Brunel Inn | 3pm | Free Entry

Monday 16 December Village Wreath Making Cost includes all materials and refreshments. Get involved in village life and meet new people St German’s Methodist Church | 7pm | £20pp | INFO Facebook Tamar Crafting Workshops

Jingle Bells and Mince Pies Fun at the Hub, Saltash Library food provided by Waitrose and supported by Saltash Town Council. Singing led by the amazing Mary Jane Saunders of Soul Singers. Pop into the library to let them know you are coming so they can cater accordingly The Hub Saltash Library | 2-3pm | FREE

Winter Candy Party A feast of sweets including a buffet, making your own ice cream desset, cup cake decorating and a host of fabulous fun in the Truly Scrumptious Workshop supported by Santa’s elves. Truly Scrumptious, Fore Street Saltash | 4.306pm | £15 per child | INFO 07580083083 | Booking essential

TUESDAY 17 December Trematon WI New members always welcome. Every third Tuesday | Saltash Baptist Church, Culver Road | 7.30pm | INFO Gill Higgins 01752 847483 • continued on Page 65

• B&B • WEDDINGS • PARTIES • AFTERNOON TEA • CORPORATE • Wreath Making with Miranda Hackett - Tuesday 3rd December - £75pp Starts 9.30am - led by award winning florist and followed by a 2 course lunch.

Carols in the Courtyard - Wednesday 11th December - 6pm - FREE

Wrap up warm and get in the festive spirit with the Liskerret Male Voice Choir!

Festive Aftrnoon Tea - 24th November - 23rd December - £25pp

Afternoon tea with a festive twist. available Monday, Thursday & Sunday afternoons.

Wedding Previews - Sunday 12thth January & 23rd February 2020, 1-4pm

View the Castle set up for a wedding a meet some fabulous suppliers over a glass of fizz.

Stuck for gift ideas... Why not give a Pentillie gift voucher? From monetary amounts to afternoon tea, dinner or a stay. Pentillie Castle and Estate, St Mellion, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6QD 01579 350044 contact@pentillie.co.uk www.pentillie.co.uk

Out and About TUESDAY 17 December

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Tea & Toast

Tea and Toast is a social morning to catch up with old friends or to make some new ones. Every third Tuesday | St Stephens Church Saltash | 9.30am

Friday 20 December Children’s Christmas Party Rock around our tree at The Hub. Fun Festive tunes, crafts, nibbles supplied by our sponsor Waitrose. Organised by Saltash Town Council. Please pick up your ticket at the Guildhall. Saltash Library | 4pm | £4 including gift | INFO See library staff

50p off any medium oggy or veg pasty to the readers of Love Saltash Only available at Fore Street, Saltash. Expires 31/12/19

Saturday 21 December Christmas Rugby Get outside with the family and stay warm by cheering for the home side. Saltash 11 versus Torquay Extras. Saltash Rugby Club Moorlands Lane PL12 4HJ | 2pm

Festive Carvery with Buble Good food and music from tribute act. China Fleet Club | 12-3pm | £23 adult, £13.95 child under 2’s go free | INFO 01752 848668, option 5 | booking essential

Sunday 22 December Flute Choir Workshops Enjoy playing flute, and would like to join like minded flautists? Need to bring your own instrument and music stand. Pre booking essential. Ashtorre Rock, Saltash Waterside | From 10.30am depending on ability | from £5 | INFO ruth@4flutes. com

Cornish Oggy Oggy Pasty, 44 Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JL

Tuesday 31 December Whisky Falls Live New Years Eve Party Join the party at Kimberley Stadium to bring in the New Year and make new friends. The Ashes Bar Saltash Football Club | 7pm | £15pp includes pasty supper.

Jivers Heaven Join the Sultans for a New year’s Eve bash full of Jump Jive, Latin , Swing and Rockabilly Rhythms to keep you on your feet all night Who’d Have Thought It Inn St Dominick | 9.30pm

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Together We Can, Together We Do.

We are a not-fo t-f r-profit voluntary t-fo organisation, open to everyone living or working in Saltash and the surrounding areas.

Our Community Hub at 4 Fo Fore re Street is the t heart of everything we do.. From here, ere, you you can; Find out about Community Hopper buses, and book trips or private hire.

Buy locally-made crafts, produce and ecofriendly products in the Community Shop.

Find out about Volunteering roles, and use Donate to our Recycling schemes for inkjet your time, skills or knowledge to get cartridges, old mobile phones & other items; involved in one of our Community Projects. money raised goes to community projects. Make contact with Dementia Voice, & come along to the weekly drop-in Cafe (Tuesday, 10am - 1pm). Find out about Dementia Voice walking group & the Veterans group.

Learn about our other projects, e.g. 18 Belle Vue Road - home to Citizens Advice & the Foodbank; and supporting the voice of patients in the NHS.

Join us as a Member, and contribute your ideas.

hub@cepl12.co.uk facebook/cepl12 01752 848348 www.cepl12.co.uk Community Enterprises PL12 | 4 Fore Street | Saltash | PL12 6JL

Fashion Jewellery Brand of the Year

Supplier of the Year

Merry Christmas

from Saphira Jewellers

Love Saltash December 2019

Articles inside

Mayflower - A Seachange

Santa Steams into Tamar View

Room at the Inn

Wintery Walks with Alpacas