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and welcome... ….to October’s edition of Love Saltash Wow! I can’t believe that we are no sooner off the beach and back to school than now heading for half term and Halloween.

More about Saltash’s own unique brand of Autumn Celebrations in next month’s issue as there are still lots of developments in the pipeline.

For this edition we hope you enjoy our continued focus on what makes living in Saltash so great the incredible amount of voluntary

work for good causes that goes on here, the vibrancy of our young people, the commitment to the environment and the abundance of creativity that makes life just a little bit sweeter.

Artists often seem to have a different way of moving through life, slowly enough to consider the environments they find themselves in, with enough care and value to immortalise the moment into something more

Emily is back writing for Love Saltash with an excellent article on one of Fore Street’s new attractions. See more on page 16-17.

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As someone who struggles to slow down, I need a few people like this in my life to encourage me not to miss those moments that make life all the more beautiful.

So Love Saltash would encourage you to take a moment and flick through this months articles to remind you of some of the amazing people and places on your doorstep.

Karen

This month’s stunning image comes from Indigo Moon Photography.

Darren,who is based in Saltash, would be happy to discuss any future commissions and requests. Please find Indigo Moon Photography on Facebook or e-mail indigomoonphoto@yahoo.com

Visit us on Facebook and Twitter @lovesaltash and read us online at cornerstonevision.com/plymouth-publications/love-saltash Love Saltash is published by Cornerstone Vision Visit us on Facebook and Twitter @lovesaltash Editorial: Contact karen@cornerstonevision.com Design: Contact leah@cornerstonevision.com Front Cover: Indigo Moon Photography The views expressed in Love Saltash are not necessarily those of the publishers. Every effort is taken to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this magazine. However, the

publishers do not accept any liability for any advice or information included in the magazine.

Please note that NO content or artwork published in this or any issue of Love Saltash can be used or reproduced in any print or online format without written permission having been given.

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Contents 6 - 7

Funday for Jia

8, 12

In Brief

10 - 11 Good Luck Mark

Page 20

16 - 17 Nothing Yuck About Foreign Muck 20 - 21 Pippa, Pixie and Phoebe 28 - 29 Authentic, Eclectic Style 30 - 31 Fore Street Feels Great 34 - 35 Those Who Wait 36

Pros and Cons of Progress

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Saltash Community Goes Green

42 - 43 Can’t Stop Kate 44 - 45 Turning Wishes into Resources 46 - 47 Art at Ashtorre 48

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Just Be News

50 - 51 Messy, Irregular but Necessary 52 - 53 Livewire Needs You 55 - 66 Out and About 60 - 61 Lowena

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National Citizen Service (NCS) is a voluntary personal and social development program for young people between the ages of 15-17 which is funded by the Government.

It aims to improve young people’s skills and opportunities in life, as they develop their abilities and gain a qualification at the end of the programme.

As a part of the NCS qualification, a team of sixteen students from Devon and Cornwall took part in a Social Action Project (SAP), aiming to give back something really special to their local community. The group decided on their SAP quickly as one of the students, Jasmine Leslie from Saltash Community School, lives with a form of childhood arthritis (JIA).

Discovering that young people can also suffer from arthritis, the group wanted to raise funds for a charity that supports young people with the condition (JIA-at-NRAS).

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JIA is caused by an overreactive immune system, and causes swelling stiffness and pain in the joints and can also affect the eyes. Due to the limited amount of treatment available, and often multiple flare ups, it can be difficult for a child to go into remission, making their life painful and difficult to keep on top of day to day pressures.

The group of NCS participants decided they wanted to do something to help bring awareness to

this disease. They organised a large fundraising event in Saltash with just one week of planning, contacting local companies asking for support, compiling risk assessments, posters, and presenting in schools and youth communities to promote the event. They also created an online fundraiser and Facebook page for extra donations and to raise awareness in the community, and made a video which has had 400 views on YouTube.

The event on Warfelton Field on Sunday 21 July was a MAMMOTH success. On the day there was a bouncy castle, hog roast, raffle, BBQ, games, bake sale, fête stalls and a JIA information stall.

Remarkably, they managed to raise £642.37 on that day alone. The online fundraiser raised £1115, bringing the group’s total to nearly £1800!

NCS has been delivering its programme over nine years to over 1000 pupils per year and this total is a record breaking amount!

Along with the other NCS teams, the group graduated on September 1.They celebrated in style with their team leader Dale Lamey with a meal afterwards.

More information about JIA with an opportunity to donate can be found on JIA-at-NRAS’ website at www. jia.org.uk, and the group’s video can be found at www.tinyurl.com/ jiavideo&lt (Information supplied by Jasmine Leslie).

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In Brief

Next phase of Tamar Bridge maintenance

works begins

Recent inspections identified that the deck waterproofing and steel bolts holding the kerb units in place were nearing the end of their serviceable life and needed replacing. The works are essential to prevent the steel bridge deck from corroding and to ensure the continued safety of those crossing the bridge.

In order to replace the waterproofing system and steel bolts, the scheme involves the removal and reinstallation of approximately 7,200 kerbs (equivalent to 3.6 kilometres if laid end to end).

Constructed using recycled plastic from 5 million milk cartons, the lightweight kerbs form a vital part of the vehicle restraint system.

So far, the contactor has removed 1,200 kerbs and 4,800 steel bolts from the inside (north) kerb line of the south cantilever and cleaned and prepared this section of steel deck. Additionally, they have installed 2,000 new stainless steel bolts, applied 600 meters of new waterproofing and reinstalled 500m of kerb units.

Access across the south cantilever of the bridge for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooters will be maintained until 24 September and there will be no impact on other bridge users until after this time.

Work will begin on the westbound lane of the main deck on 25 September. At this point the south cantilever will be closed to pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooters. It will remain closed to these

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groups for the remainder of the scheme. This will enable the south cantilever to be used by all other traffic, meaning that we can maintain the four traffic lanes that the bridge usually operates.

A free shuttle bus service will be provided for all pedestrians, mobility scooters and cyclists who are being advised not to attempt to use the south cantilever lane or mix with vehicles on the main deck for safety reasons.

The shuttle buses will operate every 15 minutes throughout the day and every 20 mins during the night between the Tamar Bridge car park and Fore Street in Saltash. Collection and drop off points will be clearly signposted at each location.

Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee and Highways England are meeting regularly to discuss the impact of these works on drivers and how disruption can be kept to a minimum. Drivers are advised there could be delays during the work, particularly at peak times, and to plan their journeys and listen to the latest traffic reports.

Link to fund Nicola’s causes

We recently published an article regarding Nicola Laker’s assault on Ben Nevis, fund raising for two causes, for a new singing group for Dementia Voice PL12, of which she is a member of the steering group; and the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital in Inverness, which provided her with such vital care.

Nicola has asked us to republish the link to her just giving page as the original one was broken. w w w. j u s t g i v i n g . c o m / c r o w d f u n d i n g / nicolaclimbsnevis to donate.

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Local

Good Luck Mark

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Sometimes the unsung heroes slip away quietly as they are often the kind of people who don’t like to draw attention to themselves.

However, we were contacted by numerous sources about the amazing work done by Mark Hawker, specifically as Chair of Trustees for Saltash Foodbank.

Mark and his wife Sarah have lived in Saltash for 25 years, raised their 3, now adult, children in the area and were active members at St Nicholas and St Faith Church, where Mark was a server and Sarah was in the choir.

They recently moved to the Cambridge area where Mark will be a full time verger at St Edmonsbury Church and Sarah is taking up a head teacher position.

Mark will be much missed by those at the foodbank as he chaired the meetings since the foodbank was first thought of in 2011 by Saltash Churches Together. The foodbank first opened its doors at Easter 2012 and since then has fed 6000 people (adults and children).Â

Mark being presented with Certificate of Thanks by Mayor Councillor Gloria Challen at the Wesley Church annual coffee morning. Photo by Mark Chanter.

In recent years the foodbank has seen the numbers needing emergency food increase steadily. The main reason currently is people struggling under the Universal Credit Benefit, where they are paid monthly, instead of weekly or fortnightly. This takes some getting used to for those going over to this benefit.

Finance was an area that Mark was very aware of as he had been Treasurer at the foodbank for the last 2 years.

As the spokesperson for the foodbank at town council meetings, he was also good at encouraging individuals and groups to support the foodbank financially. Mark has seen the foodbank, at one time struggling financially, as now being in a much better position.

With Mark leaving such a hole, the Foodbank are relieved that a new chair and treasurer have

been found to fill these important roles and warmly welcome Liz and Jill.

The Saltash Foodbank drop in has, this year, changed its opening times.

On Monday and Wednesdays it is still open between 2 and 4 pm but on Fridays have decided to open earlier to work alongside Citizens Advice, who are open in the mornings for their drop in session. Opening hours on Fridays are now between 11am to 1pm.

Affected families need to obtain a food voucher first, more information on 08003282124.

Donations can be made to support the work at www.virginmoneygiving saltash foodbank.

Items currently needed are tinned meats, tinned tomatoes, deodorants, shaving items, shampoo and conditioner.

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In Brief

Let NHS Kernow

know what you think

NHS Kernow have so far conducted three workshops in Saltash, where users of health services can contribute to the discussion as to what kind of services we have, including the future of St Barnabas. You can read more about what has been discussed on their website, www. kernowccg.nhs.uk, putting St Barnabas in the search bar.

Kate Mitchell from the Engagement Team is hosting two more drop-in sessions for anyone who has not had the opportunity to attend one of the previous sessions, and would like to find out more about the work, and to offer their thoughts in an informal way with a member from the project team. The sessions will take place from 4.30pm to 7.30pm and you are welcome to drop in at any time during those hours at: Tuesday 8 October – The Guildhall, Fore Street Saltash and Thursday 17 October – Saltash Library.

You do not need to book to attend sessions, but you can contact Kate on kate.mitchell8@nhs.net or 01209 832420.

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Plymouth Seafood Festival was back for its eighth year bringing celebrity local chef Jacques Marchal alongside eager trainees from Saltash.

Professional Cookery students from Cornwall College Saltash assisted a host of chefs with preparing, cleaning, cooking and demoing their culinary skills on the main stage.

Level 3 Professional Cookery student, Andrew MourelleNash, 18, said, “ this is the first week back at college this academic year and we are already working with industry experts who are helping me inspire to be the best”.

Head of Department for Professional Cookery at Cornwall College Saltash, Chris Penk, said “Attending events like these really helps to enhance the learning experience for our students. It supports our position as ambassadors for work experience with Plymouth City Council and enhances our reputation as one of the only Peoples 1st gold accredited centres for fish and shellfish.

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Further Concerns regarding Traffic

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A meeting has been held with local councillors, Sheryll Murray MP, Cormac Highways and Allan Mendelsohn, MD of ADL Traffic and Highways to address concerns raised by the new outlets on Gilston Road and residents.

The proposed Saltash cycling and walking plan will also affect the already congested area, and Cormac were asked how data was being used to draw up a strategy to alleviate the problems.

It was noted that problems occur at certain times of day during the working week and for longer periods at weekends, when turning right proves to be extremely difficult due to traffic that is queuing on the northbound carriageway of Callington Road, back to the Pilmere roundabout and often further back towards the Burraton traffic lights, with traffic also queueing back along Burraton Road.

Various options were discussed without a decision being made, and most felt that any improvement at this junction would not prove effective until such time that the queueing of traffic along the northbound carriageway is eliminated, which it is hoped will be achieved by modifications at the Carkeel roundabout due to take place later this year. In view of the above, Sheryll Murray MP has written to Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to ask that the time constraint on funding for the Cycling and Walking Scheme in this area be given an extension, to allow for the Scheme to be advanced only after the Carkeel roundabout improvements have been made. A response to the letter is currently awaited.

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Left to right Lee’s wife Sam, Lee, Danny, Danny’s wife Sarah, Dean, manager and family friend Helen Lucas.

nothing yuck abo done this without (my wife) Sarah being there from

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the start’.

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Brothers Dean, Danny and Lee Thomas grew up in

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are as I chat to the

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Thomas brothers and

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their wives about their

Kernow to our American cousins. He tells me that

journey. Danny tells

his restaurant t-shirts have the words, ‘serving up

me, ‘I couldn’t have

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out foreign muck His customers clearly ‘get’ the irony as they keep

again pays homage to their Dad. Danny tells me

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their mother used to say, ‘you boys are the giddy

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to bring what he knew of Mexican and American

growing up. Now the brothers have entitled dishes

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with these exact phrases.

I knew from here to there and vice versa. I came

The Saltash community are so important to the

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Thomas brothers that they only used local trades

brothers’. It’s clear his brothers feel the same. Lee,

and craftsmen to create this incredibly well designed

his wife and three children gave up their idyllic life

space. The restaurant’s popularity since opening is

living aboard a yacht in the Caribbean in order to

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We’re delighted to have recently been awarded the role of Plastic Free Ally, working in partnership with Plastic Free Saltash, and Saltash Town Council to help Saltash become a more environmentally- friendly town, and reduce our plastic use.

Getting stuck into our new role, we’ve organised several new initiatives which need your help…

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Reuse, Reduce, Recycle…

Saltash Scrapstore is always happy to accept donations of anything that can be given a useful second life; including abandoned craft projects and materials and a myriad of bits and bobs.

The monies raised will be used for environmental projects in and around Saltash, including; • Daffodil bulbs for Coombe Woods Regeneration project • Seeds & plants for the Saltash Gardening Club project at Saltash.net • Supporting organisations like SEA and Plastic Free Saltash

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AUTHENTIC, Eclectic STYLE

Donna happy at work in Eclectic Interiors Fore Street

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along the way.

After previously worked in Devonport Dockyard for 25 years, she took the plunge to convert her passion for beautiful homes, where she continues

Dating back to the 14th century in Italy, natural ingredients like chalk, lime, clay, mud and even dirt have been used to create paint.

The Italians painted with these ingredients and a method called dry secco. Secco colours dry lighter than the colour upon application producing a distinctive chalky quality of a distempered wall.

Dry (secco) fresco paintings dating back thousands of years are still in remarkable condition. This is a paint which will keep its beautiful appearance for years to come.

Donna Hemmings may be a new face on Fore Street with the appearance of her painted and solid waxed furniture and giftware shop, Eclectic Interiors; but she has also survived the tests of time, developing her hobby into a successful business, and gaining experience and technique

with this ethos in her calm and unflustered way sourcing and repairing furniture which she turns into unique bespoke items for her customers.

Most days you will find her on her knees painting away.

After years of trial and error, the paint she stocks, Authentico, has proved itself to be incredibly versatile. Vegan and child friendly, it is water based so can even be poured away without harming the environment, although with 180 stunning colours, and the ability to cover any interior or exterior surface, it’s unlikely you will have much left.

Moving her shop to Saltash has given her lots of extra room to display some of the trinkets she uses to enhance rooms with the personality of their owners. At the back of the shop she has a large space and kitchen to hold classes to share creative experiences with others – including wreath making, lampshades, painting classes – three hours of artistic bliss in a grown up play area to have fun and meet like minded people alongside an elegant afternoon tea.

Donna’s laid back style encourages browsing and she is happy to answer all your questions, so do take the time to pop to 93 Fore Street or view some of her beautiful offerings or discuss commision painting on Facebook @Eclecticathome.

Tel: 07427 394939

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Business

Kerry Pike 3rd from R, and her happy team at Belvoir Estate Agents

FORE STREET FEELS GREAT Belvoir Estate Agents on Fore Street recently celebrated its first anniversary in Saltash. (time flies!)

Kerry Pike who owns and manages the franchise is delighted with how well she and her team have been received in Saltash, and how successful their first year has been.

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“Taking over the business from the very established and well-known firm Hennings Moir definitely helped us settle in quickly, as we retained nearly all their experienced staff” enthused Kerry.

“Cheryl Nute, Marie Webber and Jane Layer are all Saltash girls who stayed with us after the acquisition.”

Kerry went on to explain that although Belvoir is a franchise, she is given free reign to deliver the kind of business she wants to and feels her all female office is an important part of their identity in Saltash.

“I have such a lovely team here. We all pull together and get stuck in, supporting and helping each other out. I am lucky to have them” says Kerry, “And I think our customers benefit by the fact that we get on so well.”

Kerry initially ran the Saltash office as a second branch to her original one in Plymouth. “However,

Kerry explained, “I love it here. I can pop out to a different place for lunch every day of the week and pick up toiletries as well as food for an evening meal. As a busy working mum with a young family, I can’t tell you what a difference that makes!”

Kerry’s enthusiasm extends to the success of her business. “We have seen prices hold well, despite the uncertainties of Brexit, with the market attracting serious buyers who are ready to move.

Our business relies on a good personal reputation which we inherited from Hennings Moir and have capitalised on through our commitment

I just wanted to be here all the time as the Fore Street building is so busy and bright. We get much more footfall here than we did in Plymouth, with people dropping in all the time just to have a look.”

In the end Kerry moved her Plymouth business to Saltash, another coup for Fore Street in its determination to continue to flourish.

to customer care. Many of our customers like the personal touch, whether that’s good quality printed details to study on the kitchen table, or our knowledge of local property. We can often retell the history of happy homes that were sold by a member of our Saltash team first time around, creating a real sense of community for prospective buyers wanting to relocate to Saltash.”

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Planning for later life could be the best present you give your children

by Melanie Cotteril

How many times do we watch the news or read the newspaper and comment on a tragic accident or illness that has taken the victim by surprise? Sadly too often!

Whether it is an accident, illness or Melanie Cotteril some other cause, the end result of you dying without a Will and good financial planning is always the same for your loved ones heartache and frustration.

Dying without a Will can unnecessarily add to the level of stress felt by those you leave behind, especially if family circumstances are anything other than straight forward.

It is not unusual to find myself in a meeting with a bereaved client who is struggling to cope when:•

Their partner has died owning their home but has not made provision for them to live in it after their death.

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Their deceased partner has not made provision for them to receive part or their occupational pension when they have lived off it during his/her lifetime

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a fundamental part of your life. This not only ensures it is in tune with your present circumstances, but also makes best use of your tax free allowances to reduce the inheritance tax your estate has to pay.

Roper James offer a Will review service which will be FREE if the Will already meets your needs. If not, the peace of mind if affords you and your family if there are important planning matters to be dealt with is priceless.

Changes in legislation can often affect the outcome of the provisions contained in your Will so keeping abreast of these things is extremely important. Be aware of :•

Inheritance Tax Nil Rate Band Allowance

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10% Gift of Estate to Charity - Reduction in Inheritance Tax charge

Everyone’s lifestyle and family circumstances are unique, so why not make a Will that is moulded to the needs of your individual and very special family situation.

Whether you need :-

Their deceased former partner has died without making a Will meaning they will be the administrator of the estate on behalf of their children from the relationship

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A simple Will

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Asset Protection Property Trust Will – used to protect both your new spouse/partner and children of a previous relationship

Their estranged spouse died without a Will meaning that under the law of Intestacy they will have to deal with the estate administration and potentially receive a substantial part of the estate

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Family Protection Trust – used for vulnerable beneficiaries who could suffer financial abuse by others

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Discretionary Trust – useful when it is unknown how a young beneficiary will develop in later life

These instances, and many more besides, should bring to the forefront of your mind the importance of making a Will to protect and provide for those who mean most to you after your death. Good legal advice and inheritance tax planning can help reduce the heartache at this very difficult time.

Making a Will, and reviewing it on a regular basis, should be

Making a Will with Roper James is easier than you think.

Call Melanie Cotterill now on 01752 546448 for a free initial consultation to prevent a potential crisis for your family in the future.

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Community

THOSE WHO WAIT

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Children in care come from all walks of life and many

other issues caused by substantial alcohol misuse

different backgrounds but they will all have suffered

while she was in utero.

some kind of trauma in their young lives. There are

Despite substantial support in a mother/child

currently around 450 children and young people

rehabilitation centre for four and a half months,

in care across the county and Cornwall Council’s

Poppy’s mother was unable to care for her long term

Together for Families works every day to find the

and Poppy was placed into care to allow her to begin

best path forward for every child that comes into

to develop. As a result, Poppy has some catching up

care, for whatever reason.

to do to meet her developmental milestones, but her

The majority of those children will be placed with

hand-eye coordination and core stability is improving

trained and professional foster carers while that best

in a loving and caring foster care environment

path forward is calculated, either short term or long

Not all of the children who wait need adopting

term. Working closely with the birth families of those

and little Mikey, who loves routine, company and

children to try and resolve the issues and problems

Spiderman, is looking for foster carers who can

that led to the child being placed in care, the majority

offer him a long-term, stable and nurturing home.

of those children are able to return to their birth

Mikey is just 8-years old and has been in care for

parents or members of their wider family, while for

just over a year. With a diagnosis of foetal alcohol

others it is deemed safer for them to stay in care

syndrome and early neglect, Mikey can present

and, in the case of just 10% of them, a decision in the

with some challenging behaviours and needs a

courts will decide that adoption by a new family is

long term placement that will see him settled in a

the best way to secure a safe and nurturing journey

consistent and structured family setting with carers

into adulthood.

who can offer the structure and boundaries he

Together for Families is constantly searching for

needs alongside a nurturing, patient and empathetic

new or existing foster carers and adoptive parents

approach to his care.

for these children who wait and it may well be that

All of the Cornish children above need that

you have what it takes to help these little children

permanence now in order to start the healing

who, through no fault of their own, find coping with

process and to help them to develop the life skills

everyday life such a struggle.

they need to achieve their full potential and grow

Take little Luke, a strawberry blonde, blue-eyed

with confidence to take on the everyday stresses of

baby boy just over 14 months old. Born in adverse

adulthood.

conditions at just 30 weeks, Luke’s body temperature

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Nathan is an 18 month old baby with cerebral palsy

which offer professional therapeutic support, advice,

caused by a head injury at just 2 months old. Nathan

mentoring and counselling to help with every aspect

has been very unwell during his short life and has

of caring when it is most needed.

spent extended periods in hospital, however he is

If you think you can help Luke, Nathan, Poppy

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or Mikey, or others like them, the Together for

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Community

THE PROS AND CONS OF PROGRESS

If you have visited Warfelton playing area recently you might have noticed some interesting goings on. The two football pitches which are used every Saturday during the football season have had more than just a makeover but all four goalposts have been replaced.

“It had to be done”, said Robin Duff chairman of Saltash United Juniors. “Both sets of posts were rusty, unsightly and not in line with FA requirements as they were square.”

It must have been quite a shock for the residents to wake up and find the posts had gone, but the consensus is that the new ones are much more fit for purpose.

Both the senior and junior teams are grateful for Saltash Town Council support to replace the two sets of posts nearest the leisure centre with new replaceable aluminium ones, and for Cornwall Airport Authority who provided a grant to replace

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Saltash United Juniors Under 15’s the senior team posts. Local company Dunchaul provided the expertise to remove them.

Said Robin, “ I am not sure how long they have been in place; it must be over 20 years and it took about 20 minutes to see them gone.”

However, it is not all good news. The third team were in action playing Boscastle in a Duchy premier league fixture, their first since putting in place the new goalposts. The match ended with a three all draw, with one of the opposing team’s goals going in off the post.

Robin grumbled, “ I am certain that if the square posts had still been there it would have rebounded back into play and we would have won the match.

I will only be content when one of our efforts does the same!”

Saltash United Football Club are leading the way in sport media in Cornwall.

The new Media team has expanded and improved the unique Ashes TV YouTube channel, which boasts high-quality game highlights and interviews, the former of which averages around 500 views each. A new TV has been set up in the clubhouse, broadcasting Saltash United content exclusively!

In order to further improve Ashes Media, we are looking for sponsors. We can offer to spread adverts across our popular media, provide dedicated adverts on the Ashes clubhouse television, and get your name out to thousands of people each month!

Contact Adam Heap for details.

Phone: 07769 604471 Email: thomas.heap@yahoo.com

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Student

From left to right: Noah Atkins-Connew, Lily Jones, Lucy Rogers, Archie Benson

Saltash Community School goes green!

Article by Matthew Oakes

Year 7 students have made a brilliant start to their new school year. They have already been involved in a day of activities called Steps to Success to prepare them for life at secondary school. The day involved interactive workshops on keeping a healthy body and mind; having high aspirations; building character; and literacy.

They’ve been welcomed into one of four Houses where they have learnt about our school values and our TEAM ethos.

Smartly dressed in the school’s new uniform, we are proud of our new logo.

The new green colour represents our renewed focus on our environment and global warming. We also wanted to keep our community status and ensure this is key to our ethos and that of our Multi Academy Trust (SMART). Our new motto is ‘Achieving More

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Together’: a fundamental belief that our school is working within and for the community of Saltash.

To kick start this academic year, we have donated various food items to The Real Junk Food Project who use food discarded by supermarkets. The organisation uses the food to provide catering at a number of local groups and regularly provides a buffet at Saltash Wesley Methodist Church for anyone to enjoy. Some of our Year 7s are pictured before the delivery left our school.

This is our first action to show our commitment to the Cornish Schools’ Green Charter.

It was followed up on Friday 20 September by a whole day focussing on environmental issues and global warming.

Open Evening Students in Years 5 and 6 and their parents/carers are warmly invited to the Saltash Community School Open Evening to be held on:

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Article first appeared in Swimming.org

Community

CAN’T STOP KATE Kate Queally from Landrake could have celebrated her 50th birthday with a big party or a few celebratory nights at the pub.

Instead, she set herself a unique challenge – to go open water swimming for 50 consecutive days.

With friends joining her on various legs of the tour, which took her right across the UK, it proved a life-changing celebration for Kate that sparked a passion for the open water and it’s something she hasn’t

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been able to shake off since.

She swam on day 51, and again on day 52.

Now, Kate has swum in open water for more than 750 consecutive days.

It’s proved rewarding, both mentally and physically, for Kate, who has twice been diagnosed with breast cancer “I love the feeling of being under the water,” she said. “I never feel like I have cancer when I’m swimming.

“I sometimes have aches

and pains, and they always go when I’m swimming. I feel like it’s really good for me. I love the social aspect and everything is always better after a swim.”

Kate had already made a real impact on all who had joined her for an open water swim, but she sensed an opportunity to use her energy for even greater good.

She began fundraising for various causes at each of her organised swims, with generous locals and visitors raising hundreds of pounds each week.

After watching a documentary featuring the work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Kate selected Swim Safe as one of her charities of choice.

Swim Safe (swimsafe.org.uk) – created by Swim England and the RNLI – teaches thousands of children across the UK, aged 7-14, how to swim

safely outdoors.

With many locations along the coast of Cornwall, it was a fitting cause and Kate helped to raise almost £450 for Swim Safe programmes around the country.

She said: “Everyone living by the sea is quite keen on getting people swimming safely - not telling children or adults that the sea is dangerous and you need to stay away from it, but that you need to respect it and you can use it safely and learn how to.”

The unstoppable Kate has recently completed the Scilly Swim Challenge and is part of a growing number of open water swimming enthusiasts.

Contact her on facebook if you feel inspired or visit swimming.org for more information.

If you would like to donate please visit the Swim England Charity page. (www.swimming.org/ charity/support-us/swim-safe/)

Kate and husband Padraig Queally

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Community

Examples of some of the lovely stuff rehomed on the C.R.A.P Facebook page.

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Turning

Wishes into

resources

C.R.A.P – (Conserving Resources Associating People) Saltash Facebook page was set up by a tiny team of 3, Tanya Hatch, Tracey Rhodes and Shojiro Frank who want to stop the throwaway culture and find ways to reuse our items that are no longer needed but that still have plenty of life.

The team are passionate about the welfare of our planet and that of our own children’s future.

Initially a way of ensuring that items could be given away free, the page grew to support, W.I.S.H Saltash (Wanted In Saltash Here) so members could post requests for items, therefore saving the need to buy more goods!

They are ever growing groups as the word spreads, having around 2300 members despite being just over one year old. Members all need to live in Saltash, so there is an added benefit of knowing that you don’t need to drive for miles to collect or deliver.

Tanya commented, “It’s quite incredible the

quality of the items passed on. The generosity of members’ giving goods that they could possibly ‘sell’ on elsewhere is amazing. Every day as we ‘approve’ the free items, the variety never fails to astound us. We keep a close watch on proceedings and problems are ironed out to the best of our ability. Certain issues are difficult to police but generally, transactions are smooth running, and highly successful. Members are encouraged to private message us to report any wrongdoings or problems encountered.

“We would like to thank our members for their positive words of support and thanks to us as a mini team of admins. We each have very busy livesworking full time, with families and responsibilities alongside our deep passion for our natural planet and protecting its resources. We believe our group goes some way to help this. If you haven’t yet joined our groups...then now is the time to do so!

Find us on Facebook!”

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ART AT ASHTORRE SALTASH PRESS GANG

Cafe exhibition Ashtorre Rock 11 October 29 November Right under the Brunel Bridge at Saltash Waterside, PL12 4GT Open 10-4 daily

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You spend time in search of the perfect printed image Printing, whatever technique is used, relies on creating a plate of some sort, pressing a paper onto it and accepting [or binning] the result.

There seems always to be something that didn’t go quite as well as expected You’re never quite sure whether the ink will take as you hope, whether the negative image you cut or etched will result in the positive image you anticipated.

or at least one that is felt acceptable or brings satisfaction

which entails trying just one more time with the current plate

Nevertheless, some prints reveal something quite unexpected

Saltash Press Gang is five printers

Accidental blots and blemishes can give a fresh immediacy. As the paper passes through the press, the printer surrenders control and hopes the magic will happen.

Serendipity can be wonderful

Chris Waring Chrissie Russell Eleanor Russell-Hsieh Jane Jones Richard Allman who came together through the Ashtorre Artists group to enjoy the processes and the moments when a new image is revealed for the first time.

Text by ChrisWaring and John Forster Images Š the artists

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Just Be News

Paris... The Place to Indulge in French Wines There are, of course, many reasons to visit this beautiful city. Purely in the interests of research we took on the task of exploring the French capital and discovering what it had to offer for wine enthusiasts.

Firstly and quite surprisingly we found that it has its own urban winery! Winerie Parisienne, sources grapes from around France including some from their very own vineyard near Versailles on the Ilede-France! There are 4 main wines and they are certainly worth seeking out as they are stunning: Don Paris: A concentrated and refreshing sparkling Vermentino Grisant Blanc: A Sauvignon Blanc. Beautifully fresh and floral Grisant Rouge: A Merlot/ Syrah blend. Attendees of a recent Just Be wine tasting absolutely loved this wine Jugement de Paris: A bold expression of grapes from some of the best vineyards around France (Grenache/ Merlot/ Tannat/ Syrah) We then took to the streets to seek out the best wine bars in Paris: Willi’s Wine Bar Run and owned by an Englishman, Willi’s is widely regarded as Paris’ best.

Named after a beloved dog (full name William Foster Simpson Browing III) A rare breed basset who was apparently a party animal and never happier than when looking after customers at the Bar). Now sadly buried under the gas meter at the front of the bar. Owner Mark is a Rhone specialist and we loved his 2016 St Joseph… but felt we ought to also try his Bourgueil, a beautifully fresh Cabernet Franc red from the Loire. Oo,

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and his Chateauneuf du Pape – rich and silky.

Willi’s are also known for their poster artwork – sometimes from a famous artist, on occasions by a member of staff.

Le Garde Robe Bustling and intimate. This bar offers a small and fast rotating selection of wines by the glass as well as a wall full of many fantastic wines available by the bottle.

We chose a rare red grape (Grolleau) from the Loire. Beautifully fresh and fragrant and a Riesling from Alsace – intense and concentrated.

L’Avant Comptoir de la Mer As the name suggests they are seafood and fish specialists, with selection of tapas dishes depicted all over the walls and ceilings! It was all too much to take in so we allowed the knowledgeable host to feed us with whatever she chose. We were not disappointed. Wonderful flavours washed down by her choices of whites from the Loire and Beaujolais, served in beer glasses, to wash it all down.

Quirky but delightful!

Hot Tips: • Don’t expect anything to be open on a Sunday • Go with the flow • Celebrate all that is French!

Hidden Gem on the Saltash waterside

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Contact us about our upcoming wine tasting event, 17th October.

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Community

Add some flowers and welcome the pollinators

Messy, Irregular but Necessary In July, Saltash Town Council narrowly voted not to declare a climate emergency, unlike Cornwall Council. This decision surprised the committee of Saltash Environmental Action (SEA), because over the years Councillors have worked to improve the local environment in many ways - supporting litter picks, greening of the environment especially Pilmere, reducing plastic at public events, prioritising green issues in the Neighbourhood Plan and so on.

Recognising that Councillors are careful to spend

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residents’ money wisely, SEA guesses that they were just unsure of the consequences and costs of declaring climate emergency. SEA believe that several changes are relatively easy - and some even save money! They suggest starting with buying electricity from a supplier of renewable energy, fitting low energy lights, switching street lights off earlier, planting trees, reducing grass cutting to allow wildlife to flourish in the green spaces - and forming a climate change working group. In the longer run they could install

solar panels and plan to replace diesel vans with electric ones towards going carbon neutral.

Wildlife planting in The action group feel that all Longstone Park we need is a shift of attitude or mindset: so that instead of always and provide the leadership that residents want. seeking to dominate our environment with a And SEA offers to discuss the issues and help the monoculture countryside, manicured gardens Council in every way possible to deliver changes. and a relentless desert of concrete block paving, Stopping runaway climate change and halting the we start leaving space for nature - accepting that loss of nature are matters of huge, and growing, nature can be messy and irregular. public concern.

And before starting the car, we should look for an SEA holds regular open meetings at Saltash alternative, even if it is a little slower or not quite so comfortable. SEA knows it speaks for the people of Saltash on climate change. They conducted a recent survey of 120 people in Fore St and the Leisure centre, 90% were concerned about it, and 80% felt strongly that the ‘powers that be’ were not doing enough.

SEA urges the Council to reconsider their decision

Guildhall, all starting at 7.30pm.

26 September - Christmas without the trimmings: do it for your children, 24 October - Environmentalism and hidden dangers in the Anthropocene, 28 November - Doing Fast and Slow: decarbonise rapidly but grow slowly

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Music The Outlanders. Photo by Mike Pitches.

LIVEWIRE NEEDS YOU Good at writing proposals? Turn those skills into a local lifesaver.

Livewire Youth Music Project provides a vital community service to Saltash and the surrounding areas.

Over many years our charity has supported thousands of young people going through the trials and tribulations of growing up. One

Article by Nigel Follett of Livewire

of these young people may have been you, your child, or your grandchild. It’s very likely, because we’ve touched the lives of so many. Over 800 a year at the latest count.

Free of charge, we teach young people to express themselves constructively. Vocals, song writing, playing a musical instrument, running a live stage, managing live sound and studio - all are lessons we offer. These sessions gradually uncover their hidden talents and help them learn vital coping and life skills.

Livewire’s world-class venue includes a recording

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The only Free House in Saltash – ales, beers and quality live music from blues and rock to jazz and country and everything in between – if you love live music, this is where you’ll find it.

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studio, which is largely the gift of legendary WHO guitarist, Pete Townshend. In fact, our list of equipment donators and rock star supporters is a rollcall of the music business.

Our young people go on to lead fulfilling lives, with some forming or performing in well-known bands. COMPANY B, KING CREATURE, HAUNT THE WOODS and THE OUTLANDERS are just a few you may know.

Livewire also stages live events for some of the UK’s top national touring acts.

Supported by NWOCR (New Wave of Classic Rock), we bring major bands to Saltash waterside. This fund- Photo by Mike Pitches raising collaboration has put us firmly on the professional touring circuit. For example, on October 5 we’ll stage an event headlined by THE AMORETTES and TEQUILA MOCKINGBYRD. Tickets for this are available now on SEE TICKETS. Underpinning this ‘show-biz glamour’ is something even more edgy. That’s our on-site professional mental health provision, delivering an immediate response to young people who are in crisis or struggling. We’re incredibly successful at this and it’s no exaggeration to say that we change and sometimes save lives.

This is where reality bites. Although we get major donations of equipment and often stage complex gigs (because top bands usually waive all but their expenses), it costs serious money to run our day to day services. We need to maintain our building, attract and retain top tutors and ensure our mental health services are kept operational.

Fundraising is therefore crucial.

And that’s how you can help. We need a volunteer to assist us with writing fundraising bids, for example, our successful 2018 application to Global’s ‘Make Some Noise’.

Winning this enabled us to launch our onsite mental health services.

If you’re someone who has written proposals of any kind, you’ll understand what’s needed to prepare a successful funding bid. You’ll also have the essential English and grammar skills.

Is this you? Would you like to join our vibrant and unique charity as a volunteer bid writer? Come and help us raise the funds that keep us delivering these critical community services.

We’d love to hear from you, so please contact Andy Rance on 01752 843570 or andy@ livewireyouth.com.

October Live Music from 9pm Tue 1 Fri 4 Sat 5 Tue 8 Fri 11 Sat 12 Tue 15 Wed 16

Martin Dale The Organisation The Trees Louise Russell Sinclair Bad Knees Blues Band Jazz Trio Open Mic Nite

Fri 18 Sat 19 Tue 22 Fri 25 Sat 26 Tue 29 Thu 31

Lady Killers South and Jelly Blue Trane Dog Fish Mammal Levens 4 Jazz Messengers The Dodgers

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Your guide to What’s On locally Dementia Drop In Cafe

tuesday 1 October Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course (MBSR) Run over eight weeks by Living Mindfully. 6pm | INFO Sarah Linda 07875 2669915

Digital Champions Free digital training is on in libraries across Cornwall. Helping you send and receive emails, fill in forms such as job applications, create a social media account to stay in touch with friends and family, shop online and find offers and access the Council website.

Every Tuesday | Saltash Library | 10am - 12pm | Free | INFO 0300 123 4111

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

Rhymetime Free sessions of rhymes, stories and singing for children aged 0 - 4 years old and their carers, featuring David and his guitar.

Every Tuesday | Saltash Library | 10.30am - 11.15am | Free | INFO 0300 123 4111

Saltash Kernow Short Mat Bowling Club

Cotton's Taxis & Mini Coach Service

Courteous, helpful CRB checked drivers Vintage coach for private hire Mini-coach hire for up to 29 people A long-established local family travel service providing value, comfort and safety

Saltash 01752

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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

Knit and Knatter, Craft and Chatter A group of like minded people getting together to enjoy a variety of craft activities. Learn new skills and exchange ideas. Any age, any ability and free.

Every Tuesday | Saltash Library | 1pm - 4pm | Free | INFO 0300 123 4111

Saltash & District Age Concern Sequence Dancing Club Come and enjoy the fun and make new friends at the weekly sequence dance club.

Every Tuesday | Burraton Community Centre, Grenfell Avenue | 1.45pm - 4pm | INFO Amy 01752 843000

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wednesday 2 October 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 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

Saltash Probus Club For retired professional and businessmen meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Saltash Guildhall | 10am | INFO Bruce 01752 846835

thursday 3 October Small Knit and Knatter Group A small group with many skills, happy to teach people how to knit or crochet, or even sewing. All welcome!

Every Thursday | Ashtorre Café, Saltash Waterside | 10am - 12pm

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

Human Milk Meets Babies Changing Needs Cup of tea and gently led discussion with others who are breast feeding or thinking about it.

Saltash Family Hub PL12 6DX | 9.30-11am | FREE

Established since 1984

MOTs & Servicing Now doing tyres & tracking All major credit cards accepted

36 Culver Road Saltash PL12 4DR

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Beginners Crochet Course Running for 5 weeks, Volunteer Karima will teach beginners to learn to crochet from scratch.

Saltash Scrap Store Fore Street | 10am | INFO 07395 332799

FRIDAY 4 October Smokeys King Shufflers Epic Night of Chicago Blues.

Rod & Line Pub Tideford | 9pm

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

Food Market The first Friday of every month has become known as Food Friday, as the Community Market space becomes a thriving local producers’ market. The perfect place to pick up locally grown, smoked and baked produce with the added benefit of being able to chat to stallholders about the foods origins.

First Friday of every month | Community Market, Fore Street | 10am - 2pm | Free | INFO 01752 848348

SALTASH SOCIAL CLUB OCTOBER Fri Oct 25th COME & ROCK WITH RENOWNED AC/DC TRIBUTE HELLS BELLS PLUS DJ DAVE JORDAN

Fri Nov 8th TREAT YOURSELF TO THE EVENING TOTALLY TINA, AN AMAZING TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY TINA TURNER BY ONE OF THE WORLDS BEST JUSTINE, SUPPORTED BY THE LOCAL SOUL SENSATIONS PETE GOVER & SONNY KING +DJ

Community Market

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

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

Out of Granny’s Attic - Into Grandad’s Shed New exhibition at Saltash Heritage, featuring items gifted or on loan from local people that have a local story attached. Open April to November, Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm, Saturdays 10am to 4pm,

Tickets for each show are Members £5. Visitors £10.

Available at the venue or call 01752842863 HURRY! Tickets are already selling! and in July, August and September, Fridays 12pm to 4pm.

Saltash Heritage, Lower Fore Street | 10am - 4pm (various times) | Free | INFO 01752 848466 www. saltash-heritage.org.uk

SATURDAY 5 October Amorettes Plus Support Calling all lovers of live rock gigs. 5 major acts for just £11 Livewire Youth Music The Waterside | 6pm | £11 per person.

Dementia Voice PL12 Veterans Group Anyone connected to the Armed Services and is affected by dementia is welcome.

Every two weeks | SHADO Centre, Plougastel Drive | 4.30pm - 6.30pm

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SATURDAY 5 October

Pentillie Castle

Three Bags Full Wool Market Fab stalls and demos, relaxing live music and children’s craft corner. Food from the Real Junk Food Project. Yarn swap.

Liskeard Public Hall | from 12 noon | £1 entry including raffle.

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Sunday 6 October

Mary’s Country Dancing Group

Pentillie Castle Wedding Preview Give them a call so they can book your free glass of bubbles on arrival.

Pentillie Estate | 1-4pm | FREE | INFO lisa@pentillie. co.uk 01579350044

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

Fire Cadets

Free Wedding Fair Exhibitors, Roaring 30s Wedding Cars, Everything you need for your big day China Fleet Country Club | 11am to 3pm | FREE | INFO 01752 848668

Fire Cadets gives young people aged between 11 and 17 the opportunity to work within the fire and rescue service equipment and learn to work together as a team. New cadets are welcome.

Every Monday | Saltash Fire Station | 6.30pm 8.30pm | INFO 07811 954830

Saltash Army Cadets The Army Cadet Force (ACF) has over 41,000 cadets in more than 1,600 detachments all over the country and is one of the biggest and best clubs around. When it comes to fun, friendship, action and adventure, it’s hard to find anything that beats the Army Cadets.

Every Monday | ACF Centre | 7pm - 9pm | INFO 01208 73183

Compost pails

From £7.95

Brabantia Sort & Go bins

From £19.50

Coffee bean hust compost pail Just £20.00

Tavistock | Plymouth | Totnes | Ivybridge www.lawsonshop.co.uk

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tuesday 8 October Drop in Session NHS Kernow is undertaking a review of community services in the Saltash area, including services at St Barnabas Community Hospital and seeks views from the general public.

The Guildhall Saltash | drop in from 4.30-7.30pm | FREE | INFO 01726 627897 Email: louisemoore1@ nhs.net

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 9 October 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 11 October Kithillbillies at Landulph Festival Rollicking Bluegrass and Good Time Folk Americana. Toe Tappiness all the way up to 11pm.

Landulph Memorial Hall | 7.30pm | £10 | INFO 07866 680971

Saturday 12 October Saltash Preloved Parenting Sale Hosted by Birds & Bees Events. Space just £10 for sellers The Core PL12 4AE | 2.30-5.30PM | FREE ENTRY | INFO 07580083083 FB @birdsbeesevents

TUESDAY 15 October Trematon WI New members always welcome.

Every third Tuesday | Saltash Baptist Church, Culver Road | 7.30pm | INFO Gill Higgins 01752 847483

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

Wednesday 16 October

Tamar Challenge 2019

Safe 38 Monthly Public Meeting

Pursuit Gig Race from Saltash Tamar Bridge to Cotehele. Nine miles of sweat and stroke. Plastic Gigs Welcome.

Start from Tamar Bridge | 9amto 5pm | INFO FB @ CoteheleQuayGigClub

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Something unique and exciting is about to happen in Saltash! This Autumn a musical/theatrical event will bring together performers from the local community and beyond. We will tell a story of love, tragedy and triumph against an all-but forgotten backdrop - Wearde Camp, Saltash. The Camp was a training facility for troops preparing for battle in the First World War. After the War, Wearde Camp focussed on convalescence for injured troops returning to face a hopeful, yet uncertain, future.

There are many stories to tell but ours will be amazing and as unforgettable as this extraordinary period in the history we now share.

In 2018 ‘Blood Red Rose’ was created and staged in Saltash. This was a musical commemoration of the Suffragette Movement and the end of the First World War. Composed by Julian Barnicoat, commissioned by the Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation and performed by the people of Saltash and beyond, the final performance was staged before a delighted, capacity audience. That energy is now driving a new, adventurous and very different work; this time commissioned by the Saltash Great War Committee.

Children and adults regardless of age or ability can take part. It doesn’t matter whether you consider yourself ‘a good singer’ or whether you have ever had this kind of experience before – your enthusiasm is what we need.

As a community project this event is open to all. Don’t let this pass by and then think, “That was great, I wish I’d been part of it!” ….. Don’t miss out, get involved, be inspired and enjoy it! There are many different roles – come along and join in!

Rehearsals began at Burraton Methodist Church (Janeva Court) on Monday evenings from 6.45 – 8.00 pm and at Burraton Community Centre on Wednesday afternoons from 1.15 – 2.45 pm.

Please get in touch to join the fun. .

In the meantime, for more information on being part of this great and historic musical/theatre, or to get tickets, please contact Sue Hooper 01752 843073 – email suehcf@msn.com or Julian Barnicoat – email info@stillvoices.co.uk or Lynn Marsh 01752 844255.

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A musical drama based on local historical events at Wearde Camp, Saltash during the First World War Come And Be Part Of It! REHEARSALS:

Burraton Methodist Church (Janieva Court) on Monday evenings from 6.45 – 8.00 pm Burraton Community Centre on Wednesday afternoons from 1.15 – 2.45 pm

Come And See It! PERFORMANCE:

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What’s on at Calstock Arts Thursday 3 October Calstock Film: Rocketman (Dexter Fletcher, 2019) Cert 15 A musical fantasy about the fantastical human story of Elton John’s breakthrough years.

7pm doors, 7.30pm start | C Fylm annual membership £6, includes first film. £4 for subsequent films. Don’t forget your membership card | Tickets on the door only | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org Saturday 5 October Martin Rowson’s A Cartoon History of Brexit Celebrating just how far we’ve sunk, Martin Rowson will lead us up to Halloween 2019 – when we either will or won’t leave the EU – through cartoons he’s drawn over the last thirty five years. Featuring cute cartoon characters (sort of), from Thatcher to Farage and Blair to “Boris” Johnson. Not for the easily offended!

7pm doors and bar, 8pm start | Tickets: £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 21s and students with ID. friday 11 October The Rheingans Sisters Music that is contemporary while deeply anchored in folk traditions. The reimagining of traditional music, alongside their own beguiling compositions.

Adventurous use of fiddles, voices, banjo, bansitar, tambourin à cordes, poetry and percussion.

7pm doors and bar, 8pm start | Tickets: £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org Saturday 12 October Liane Carroll Described by Jazzwise Magazine as possessing ‘ that rare ability to meld effortless, often transcendent vocal and piano technique, with heart stopping emotion and soul bearing power’.

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available via www.calstockarts.org Sunday 13 October Rose Hsien and Andrew Hsu Violinist Rose Hsien has an international reputation as a soloist, recitalist and chamber musician with the Royal Philharmonia Orchestra, the Prague Philharmonic and the Russian Symphony Orchestra.

Andrew Hsu is a critically acclaimed pianist and awardwinning composer. INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org Thursday 17 October Calstock Film: Fishermen’s Friends (Chris Foggin, 2019) Cert 12A Ten fisherman from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties.

7pm doors, 7.30pm start | C Fylm annual membership £6, includes first film. £4 for subsequent films. Don’t forget your membership card | Tickets on the door only | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org Thursday 24 October Britain on Film – Protest! (12A) In a time of intense public activism both at home and across the globe, the latest BFI Britain on Tour programme explores the varied and fascinating history of public protest.

7pm doors, 8pm start | Tickets: £6 advance, £7 door, No reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £4 under 18s and unwaged.

Friday 25 October The Delta Saxophone Quartet present Bowie, Berlin & Beyond + Project Flicks Following in the imaginary footsteps of David Bowie during his Berlin years, followed by a selection of classic short films from across the globe, with live accompaniment by DSQ. 7pm doors, 8pm start | Tickets: £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £5 under 18s.

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Friday 18 October

Drop in Session

Friday Night Singalong

NHS Kernow seeks views regarding community services in the Saltash area, including services at St Barnabas Community Hospital.

Saltash Library | drop in from 4.30-7.30pm | FREE | INFO 01726 627897 Email: louisemoore1@nhs.net

The Two Bridges is under new management and Friday night is made for singing, drinking beer and a knees up with your mates.

Two Bridges Albert Rd, Saltash PL12 3EB | 8.30pm

Wine Tasting with Nik Darlington of Graft Wine Company A full evening of wines and Just Be’s chefs’ freshly prepared dishes to pair with each wine Just Be Café Wines Old Ferry Road PL12 4EH | 7.00pm for a 7.30 start | £35 per person |INFO 07740918547 or www.justbecafewines.co.uk Book early as places go very quickly

Joey & The Lips High energy funky soul, blues and disco revue St Mellion International Resort | 8pm | £15 book online at st-mellion.co.uk

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Out and About Saturday 19 October Sammy Jonas Live from the Ploughboy A night of upbeat acoustic madness The Ploughboy 60 Liskeard Rd, Saltash PL12 4HG | 8.30pm

Saltash Royal Naval Association Trafalgar Dinner Saltash Social Club |INFO Roger Marshall 01752 318554

Horizons Live at the Ashes High energy guitar driven indi and alternative rock and pop. Covers of Artic monkeys, Killers, Kings of Leon and many more.

Ashes Bar Saltash Football Club | 9.30pm

Sunday 20 October Apple Pressing at Port Eliot Bring your apples and they will press and bottle them. Bar, Food and Drinks stalls, entertainment and live music from Louis Thorne Port Eliot Estate St Germans | 10am to 5pm | £5 adults £3 kids | INFO 01503 230211

wednesday 23 October Monthly meeting Monthly Branch meeting at Saltash Football Club.

Except August or December. We update everyone of current RBL issues and events. Regular Raffle.

New members and guests always welcome.

Every 4th Wednesday of the month | 7.30pm for 8pm | INFO Carolann Pabst SaltashDistrict.

Committee2@RBL.community

Thursday 24 October Environmental Footprints Climate Emergency for Beginners. What went wrong and what we can do to begin to make things

right. Saltash Environmental Action present an open talk (see their article on page 50-51) Saltash Guildhall | 7.30pm | FREE | INFO www. seasaltash.org.uk

saturday 26 October Table Top Sale On the last Saturday of the month, the church hosts a table top sale in the sports hall. Over 20 tables, selling a wide range of goods. At the same time, there is a Repair Café, where small electrical items can be brought for repair. Tea and coffee will be available.

Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 9am - 11.30am | Entry free, tables £4 | INFO Bob Cartwright 01752 842069 to book a table.

Wood Carving Skills at Cotehele Carve and whittle spoons, spatulas and more to take away whilst sitting around the campfire. Hosted by Serious Outdoor Skills Cotehele | 9am | £25pp | INFO and booking 01822 259249 www.seriousoutdoorskills.co.uk

Lou James sings Sinatra and other of that era.

Essa Club Lower Fore Street Saltash PL12 6JX | 8.30 for 9pm -11pm | Free to members £3 members guests | INFO 07873 355430

Saltash and District Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance This year will see the return of St Stephens School Choir and RWindband who will be joined by the Burraton Male Voice Choir.

There will be a chance to partake in the Raffle to win a host of prizes and the Poppy Merchandise table will be available for you to get that extra special gift.

Wesley Church | 7pm | tickets £5 available from Piglets or on the door.

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Livewire PL12 4EN | 7-8.30PM | INFO 01752843570

Monday 28 October Breakfast Business Networking Meet other likeminded business people locally with Cornish Partnerships Ambassador Sarah Gillies Railway Hotel Fore Street | 7.30am | FREE to members £6 guests.

wednesday 30 October Saltash & District Age Concern Social Club Harvest Festival Bring & Buy Table Top Sale raising money for the Christmas Party. 2pm, then put your name down for Red Bus Trips 3.45pm. The club

meets on the last Wednesday of the month.

Burraton Community Centre | 2-4pm | INFO Kirsty 842303 07922025792

Saltash Age Concern Social Club Cup of Tea whilst you enjoy the music of the Ukele Band The Luggers from Liskeard. Don’t forget to put your name down for Red Bus Trips too.

Burraton Community Centre | 2pm | INFO Kirsty 01752 842303/079220257

Thursday 31 October Quiz Night Prizes for the top three teams. Either bring a team or join up with another team on the night.

Who’d Have thought it Inn St Dominick PL12 6TG | 8.30PM | £1.50PP | INFO 01579 350214

If you would like to be featured in the Out and About, please email karen@cornerstonevision.com

PRIDE & JOY

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hedge & shrub maintenance • weeding • tree work lawn care & grass cutting • creation of flower or veggie beds trellis work • shed & greenhouse work • general garden tidying • pond care • fencing & gates • patios & decking Now that Autumn is here, it is time to complete that final tidy of the garden pruning shrubs and fruit trees, trimming hedges, a last treatment and feed of the lawn, removing dead and damaged branches from larger trees and just generally 'putting the garden to bed' for the coming winter.

And of course, planting Spring bulbs and spring flowering plants ready for that first burst of colour next year - something to look forward to when the dark days of winter are upon us!

Call NOW to discuss your needs - We can help! One-off or regular service

01752 721528 / 07773339470 www.prideandjoy-homeandgarden.co.uk

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