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...to the February/March issue of Love Saltash magazine. We’ve got some very exciting news for 2017, which we’re bursting to tell you! Our tiny Backbone Media team of one has formed a partnership with the fantastically community-minded local publisher Cornerstone Vision. What this means for you - our readers, businesses and Saltash community - is that Love Saltash will simply continue to spread a superpositive message about our buzzing town. As well as keeping you informed about events and activities, Love Saltash will carry on providing a platform for young people, community organisations and businesses to help their voice to be heard. We are delighted that Love Saltash is on a firm footing for the future, thanks to our lovely new local team at Cornerstone headed by Karen Pilkington - with whom we share the same values and unfailing commitment to working for the local community. Over to you Karen! Thanks Jenny. Your approach to us to partner you came out of the blue as we saw Love Saltash as an growing publication with an excellent look and feel that we simply admired from the distance. However, its clear from our time together that we have similar ideas and a passion for helping local communities find each other, grow together and support and sustain that growth. We feel strongly that an area benefits hugely from the hard work and vision of its existing organisations and businesses of all shapes and sizes. Its the day to day work

Love Saltash is published by Cornerstone Vision in association with Backbone Media Editorial: Karen Pilkington & Jenny Lightley Design: Naomi Girdler Front Cover Illustration: Diana Mazuru

Based on the original meaning of Saltash, which is the ash tree by the salt mill.

of these unsung heroes that we already like to profile in our other local publications, the Plymouth Magazine, Plymouth Shoppers and the Torpoint Advertiser, and we see the same inspirational stories jumping off the pages of Love Saltash. We have already spoken to many contributors and without exception they have had nothing but praise for the way you, Jenny, have grown Love Saltash as an engine for community growth, through the sheer force of your enthusiasm and determination. We sincerely hope that we can continue to help you fly the flag for all the great people we have already met, and the ones we are looking forward to meet in the future. So please continue to support local businesses, get to as many local events as you can, stay engaged with what is being done for the town and its citizens old and young, and find out more about the wealth of charitable and community activity that is making Saltash such a great place to live. There’s loads to love about Saltash in the pages of this issue and the ones to come.

Jenny & Karen To advertise with Love Saltash, contact Cornerstone Vision at 01752 225623 or email karen@cornerstonevision.com 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.

Contents 5, 7, 11, 13 In Brief 8 - 9 Town Messenger 14 - 15 Saltash.net 17 Student News 18 - 19 Cornwall College 20 - 21 Youth Voice 23 U3A Voice 24 Community Enterprise PL12 25 Student News 27 ATC News 29 Tamar Trotters

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30 - 31 meets Stef Nurding 32 The Core 33 Livewire 34 - 35 Saltash Mayfair 36 Community News 46 - 47 National Trust 49 - 53 Shop Local 56 Heritage News 58 - 63 Out and About 64 - 65 Music Scene

PRINT & DIGITAL BRANDING, COMMUNICATIONS, COPYWRITING, MARKETING AND GRAPHIC DESIGN We are passionate about working out the best way to communicate your message, then putting it into action! Making sure the right people connect with what you want to say is what we do best… It’s far more than a fancy logo (although we do those too). Our work includes: creating brands for several local businesses and organisations; consulting on and delivering marketing and communications campaigns for business, social enterprise and charity sector clients; and producing bespoke multi-format promotional materials for many key local events.

OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECTS We work with young people and a range of local groups to make high quality community information and content – for example, event marketing workshops at The Core Youth Project, and facilitation of the Love Saltash Student Reporters through saltash.net community school. If your school, business or community organisation would like to make its own print or online newsletter, get in touch! Learning to create your own high quality marketing content is empowering for your students, staff or members – and a highly effective way to extend or cement links with your local and wider community.

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Eva’s LITTLE STARS

murder mystery Burraton Community Players have announced their programme for 2017, which kicked off with a fun quiz on February 25. Over the years the players have made a feature of their ‘murder mystery’ evenings with bloodcurdling plots, fantastic twists, dubious humour and a pasty supper . A new murder mystery evening with the working title, ‘Murder Behind Bars’ will be presented on Saturday June 3 at Burraton Community Centre.

Saltash based charity Eva’s Little Stars would like to thank a range of local people and organisations for their recent support. Founder Averil, pictured above being presented with a cheque from Community Enterprises PL12 by Rosie Waters, set up the foundation in 2015 to help local families that have suffered the loss of their baby through stillbirth. The charity aims to help a little by giving a one-off payment towards flowers, headstone and other items. As well as Community Enterprises PL12, invaluable support has come from the Nuffield Trust through donations made at cake sales and raffles. Local fundraising heroes Sue and Jeff at Petit Pain Cafe on Fore Street have also played an important part in the continued work of Eva’s Little Stars, with their monthly donations. To find out more about how you can support Eva’s Little Stars, including attending their table top sales and fairs, contact Averil on 07800 830880.

The group will break new ground with their 26th pantomime, ‘The Case of the Purloined Pantomime’ which for the first time will be presented before Christmas rather than in January or February. The original script, which may or may not pay homage to Conan Doyle, will be performed at Burraton Community Centre on December 14, 15 and 16. The group is always looking for new members actors, singers, dancers, backstage helpers — the more the merrier and all ages from 10 to 100! To find out more call 01752 842109 or see the Facebook page or visit www.burratoncommunityplayers.co.uk

heritage work Saltash Town Council has awarded the external and internal repairs and decoration contract to Devon and Cornwall Maintenance Solutions as recommended by the Council’s Property and Building Surveyor for the lowest tender to the value of £22,121. It is anticipated the works will start on February 27 with completion approximately end of March subject to delays.

Do you feel lonely or isolated in your own home?

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“I can honestly say that I have had no regrets moving into Abbeyﬁeld and hope to be able to stay as long as I can.” - Marjorie Hardy

“I enjoy the company of others and not a day goes past without seeing somebody which is very important for older people.” - Margaret Taylor

“I very quickly settled into the easy way of life here, I have no bills to worry about or meals to cook.” - George Cole

The first Abbeyfield house was established in 1956 by Richard Carr-Gomm. He recognised that a lot of older people were living alone and feeling isolated in their own communities and wanted to provide them with a safe and secure home where they could find friendship and support.

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council elections Saltash residents are being encouraged to make a difference - by becoming a town councillor.

saltash.net crowned u16 girls’ Cornwall Cup champions

Elections for all 16 seats on the Town Council take place on Thursday May 4 and information sessions were held at the Guildhall on February 16 for those people interested in becoming a councillor. The elections will be for both town and Cornwall Council seats and nominations must be made no later than 4pm on Tuesday April 4.

PILMERE Tree SURVEY Saltash Town Council now manages large areas on the Pilmere estate, which includes some but not all the trees. Last year the council’s contractors did carry out a tree survey and some were made safe. The council has asked residents who have an issue with any trees which they think might be unsafe or are overbearing on their property to contact the council. Residents should contact the council direct at the Guildhall with their details and a photo of the tree or trees if possible.

community litter picks Community litter picks will be taking place on Sundays in February and March. The first will be on Sunday February 26 at 10am. Meet at the green field bordered by Broad Walk and Lynher Drive. The next will be on Sunday 26 March at 10am. Meet at Pillmere Green.

The under 16 girls’ football team from saltash. net have been crowned County Champions after successfully defeating Richard Lander School in January. The 2-1 victory ensured that the under 16 crown remained with saltash.net, after last year’s under 16 squads success in 2016. Goals from Eleri Griffiths and Megan Seymour secured the victory. The win means that saltash.net has won three of the last four girls’ under 16 Cornwall Cups, having also captured the title in 2014. The team, coached by Mr Lee, battled fantastically in the face of extreme weather conditions, and got their reward for consistently excellent displays through the tournament. A huge well done to the whole squad, who are listed below: Back row (left to right) Emily Congo, Dani Spurling, Ellen Procter, Kera Mitchell, Chloe Price, Phoebe Northmore, Mia Reynolds and Mr Lee. Front row (from left) Eleri Griffiths, Abi Shapland, Lucy Kane, Megan Seymour, Hollie Congo, Imogen Beer and Chelsea Adams

TOWN MESSENGER Money Matters

Over the last few months, councillors and staff have been busy figuring out how much money will be needed to continue providing services to the community of Saltash over the next financial year. We’ve already taken over management of public toilets from Cornwall Council and there are other assets we are looking to take on, too, like the Waterfront, so there is plenty to work out. We’ve also been busy figuring out how much will be coming in. We estimate an income of £46,875, as shown in the pie chart. Saltash Town Council also receives £28,591 in Central Government Council Tax Support Funding, so that brings our total projected income to £75,466. The difference between our projected income and our projected expenditure of £684,139 is the amount that Saltash Town Council will need to receive from the Council Tax. This is called the precept and it amounts to £608,673, which is a 1.6% increase over last year. So that means that last year, the Council Tax amount per Band D dwelling, for example, was £114.45 and this year the Council Tax amount for that dwelling will rise to £115.99. We will now send that information on to Cornwall Council, who will collect the tax on our behalf by adding it on to their Council Tax bill.

SALTASH TOWN COUNCIL INCOME & EXPENDITURE 2017/18 INCOME: £46,875 Burial Board Burial Authority Services P & R Property P & R General P & R Office Staffing

EXPENDITURE: £684,139 Burial Board Burial Authority Services P & R Property P & R General P & R Office Staffing

News from Saltash Town Council Konsel an dre Essa

Sign the St. Barnabas Petition! Councillors were stunned to learn that the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust had decided to close the wards and the Minor Injuries Unit at St. Barnabas Hospital for 3 months from February so that nurses can be temporarily redeployed to Liskeard Hospital. Outpatient services will continue to be provided at St. Barnabas throughout the temporary closure, but the Town Council is still dismayed that the

Waterfront Plans Eagle eyed residents will have noticed that the pontoon at Jubilee Green is missing! Don’t worry: it will return within the next few months. And when it does return, it will be in tip-top condition, having been completely refurbished. Saltash Town Council has agreed to fund part of the refurbishment, and intends to take over management of the pontoon from Cornwall Council when it brought back. Berths will be available for rent, and visitors will be welcomed to the town, for a reasonable fee.

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needs of Saltash residents are being neglected: it is unacceptable for a town of our size to be deprived of such vital services. Residents clearly feel the same, as there have been queues to sign the Council’s protest petition. You can sign the petition, too. Either at the Guildhall (open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm) or at the Spring Fair of the St. Barnabas Hospital League of Friends, which will be held between 10am and 12noon on Saturday 18th March in the Guildhall. Councillors will join members of the League of Friends at their Spring Fair, so come along and talk about your concerns and ideas regarding health and care services in Saltash. This is part of Saltash Town Council’s long-term vision to encourage and develop access and use of the Waterfront area. As part of this, we are appointing a Waterfront Warden to manage the pontoon and the adjacent Boat Park. If you are interested in using the Pontoon or Boat Park, please pass your requirements in to the Guildhall. Councillor Richard Bickford, who has been coordinating the project, said: “It is exciting for the area. Our short-term goals include extending the strings of festive lighting and improving the footpaths and paved areas. We are looking to provide benches or picnic tables, and might even be able to set up a bandstand or performance area.”

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Mayor: Hilary Frank

Deputy Mayor: Jean Dent

business news

Growth Hub Town Takeover in Saltash What is the Growth Hub? The Growth Hub is a simple way to access support for businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

road and visit towns across Cornwall to let businesses know about the different types of support for growth available to them.

How does it work? Connectors meet up with businesses for a free business review to find out what support will help them to grow.

The Growth Hub is sponsoring the March Saltash Business Breakfast and will be popping-up on the high street and other locations in the town.

What support is available? If someone is looking to start or grow their business, then the Growth Hub can help. The Growth Hub team acts as a signposting service and, following a free business review, will work with businesses to identify and access support in a way that is right for them.

We will also be providing free business workshops on themes such as business strategy, finance, HR, marketing, PR, digital skills, technology and use of data and pop-up information sessions about how to access the service.

What is a ‘Town Takeover’ event? We want as many businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as possible to access the Growth Hub, so we decided to go on the

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IN BRIEF

success for essa Winners at the Festival

Saltash Handicapped and Disabled Organisation (SHADO), who have been enormously helpful and supportive of the School over a long period of time in allowing use of the Centre for extra practice.

honours system Saltash Town Council welcomed Rear Admiral Mike Wood CBE, Deputy Lieutenant of Cornwall, to February’s Full Town Council meeting to talk about the honours system.

Essa Drama School of Saltash have been celebrating their overwhelming success at the recent Saltash Music Speech and Drama Festival. Dozens of pupils entered into the verse speaking, duologues and solo drama, prose reading, prose speaking and team speaking classes. There was also great excitement when 8 year old Theo Lightley was awarded a trophy for his own composition verse ‘Volcano’ gaining 87 marks.

Theo and his award

Drama practitioner Kaye Bonner said : “All the children were delighted to take part in the Festival. It has been such a wonderful experience for them to participate. “Many of the children were awarded trophies for their work, which was a bonus for them, as the School’s ethos is about taking part and enjoying the experience rather than expecting to win trophies. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the

The honours system recognises people who have made achievements in public life, committed themselves to serving and helping Britain. Recipients have made life better for other people or have been outstanding at what they do. Anyone can nominate someone for an honour but only exceptional individuals actually receive an honour. The honours are decided by an honours committee, whose decisions go to the Prime Minister and then to the Queen, who awards the honour. The Deputy Lieutenant said: “Historically, the proportion of people from Cornwall nominated for an honour is quite low, and the Lieutenancy is keen to ensure that all those in Cornwall who deserve an honour have the chance of being given one”. Mayor Hilary Frank said: “Since becoming Mayor, I have been humbled by the huge number of people in Saltash who consistently give so much to the community. I am sure there are many of our citizens who deserve to be recognised in this way”, and urged fellow councillors to make nominations. Details of the Honours System and how to make nomination can be found at www.gov.uk/honours

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languages day

Saltash.net hosted its second annual International Languages Day on February 6. Pupils from eight of their Multi-Academy Trust primary partners (Landulph, Bishop Cornish, Brunel, St Germans, Sir Robert Geffery’s, Burraton and Dobwalls) joined them for the day to celebrate the Chinese New Year as well as discover Asian cultures and languages.

She said: “We have had such a great time. It is the fifth primary day I have taken part in and they are just getting better and better. I feel really confident now sharing my passion for languages and teaching the primary pupils. It’s a great feeling knowing that they are enjoying themselves.” Hilary Frank, Mayor of Saltash, joined them for the day to run Japanese workshops and give the students an opportunity to try on authentic Kimonos. The children were fascinated to find out Hilary had lived and worked in Japan as a Japanese interpreter for the Olympic Games, the FIFA World Cup and even for the Japanese Emperor himself! International co-ordinators and organisers of the day Melanie Carr and Elodie Tremellat were very impressed with the students’ enthusiasm for foreign cultures and languages. They remarked: “Not only were the children incredibly inquisitive and keen to learn about different cultures, but they showed great teamwork skills and were a credit to their schools and our community in and around Saltash.” A pupil from Landulph said: “When I came in this morning I was very nervous, but now I am having a really great time and I definitely want to come back to saltash.net next time for more cultural fun.”

As a special treat the school invited Hanban teachers (professional Chinese teachers) Dongping Chen, Jian Huang and Liang Kan, who ran some superb workshops, including Chinese morning exercise, calligraphy, Chinese New Year blessings, paper cutting, Tai-chi and Chinese sports. They were assisted by 20 saltash.net students Language Leaders who also ran Chinese and Japanese language and culture workshops for the primary pupils. Tegan Lynch in Year 9 has been a Language Leader for two years.

art at ashtorre An exhibition of work by artist Nicky May entitled South West Seascapes is taking place at Ashtorre Rock. Nicky, who lives in Holsworthy, has trained in both painting and ceramics and has won various art prizes in the south-west. Her paintings and a selection of cards are on sale. The exhibition is open from 10am to 4pm daily until April 6.

saltash.net School Report

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REPORTERS

Students welcome new Head Teacher There has been a major change at the top of saltash.net! We have a new Headteacher, after sadly saying goodbye to Isobel Bryce after 14 years in charge. But we have said a big hello to our new Headteacher, Kate Littledyke. Ms Littledyke has been with us for six years, so we all know her very well. She has been an excellent Head of English, and also a wonderful Assistant Head, but now she has taken the top job at saltash.net. Ms Littledyke came through a strong field of candidates who also wanted the role of Head Teacher. Ms Littledyke was interviewed by our school council as part of the interview process, an experience she described as enjoyable but rigorous! Mrs Bryce was a wonderful Head Teacher. She was open to charity fundraising ideas, mufti days and she was always willing to put the students first. The reaction of saltash.net students to Ms Littledyke’s appointment is one of excitement and anticipation. “I think Ms Littledyke was a wonderful English teacher but she will be an even more fantastic Headteacher,” said one Year 8.

“I think there will be some changes, but for the better, to make our school even stronger” said another. While one student added, “I’m excited to see what changes she makes but I hope she doesn’t change too much!”. Whatever 2017 brings, we look forward to a long and successful new chapter in saltash.net history with Ms Littledyke in charge.

Assistant Headteacher swoops in to saltash.net As well as a new Headteacher, we are welcoming a new Assistant Headteacher, Lee Howgate, who takes over Ms Littledyke’s former role in charge of Learning and Teaching. We asked him how it feels to cross the Tamar and switch to saltash.net. When interviewed by Isobel Whittam, he revealed his main aims for the year are to build on the strengths of an already successful school, and develop greater consistency in students’ learning. On a lighter note, we asked “If you were an animal what would you be and why?”. Mr Howgate revealed he would be a falcon, as they are fascinating and get to live in beautiful places.

Smarter with smartphones One thing that makes saltash.net different to many schools is the fact that we allow phones for research and students’ use outside lesson time. This enables students to feel safer as if they are walking home they have a way to contact somebody. Using phones in school can also help learning and teachers have many ways of preventing distractions. Some of the teachers have phone ‘prisons’ and others lock them in a drawer if students are seen using them for the wrong reasons. We also have a rule which means all phones must be on silent or they are taken away until the end of the day. We find that phones can have a great use, whether it’s for use as a calculator, a thesaurus or dictionary, an internet search, or for educational games when there aren’t enough laptops. There is research that proves that one-to-one devices can improve people’s learning. This is one example of how saltash.net is a school that thinks creatively about technology. The sky is the limit with saltash.net! Student Reporters: Corlissa Waites, Jasmine Sutton, Rosie-May Smith, Isobel Whittam, Trinity James, and Olivia Sissons. Editorial Coordinator: Isobel Whittam.

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addition, since moving in, she has found an excellent bus service to the City Centre & Derriford, and the staff on site 24 hours a day ‘who will do anything for you’ have become very valuable benefits. Her new apartment is warm and cosy with energy efficient underfloor heating, fully fitted kitchen and wet room shower room. It is a lovely bright private space and has accommodated much more of her furniture that she had anticipated. She especially enjoys the spacious lounges, coffee bar and conservatory area where she can chat to her neighbours and enjoy their company. There is also a quiet library and a stunning summer house with views of Plymouth Sound. The residents have organised their own programme of social events. Dorothy reveals that a big incentive for her to make the move was the beautiful restaurant at Edgcumbe Court. The chef prepares a delicious three course lunch for residents and their guests every day. Dorothy says she has definitely made the right decision and appreciates the freedom her new life gives her. When asked if the assistance of the support staff and laundry/cleaning service had made her life easier she gave a big smile and laughed ‘oh goodness, yes!’ For more details on Edgcumbe Court telephone 01752 229534 or email sales@edgcumbecourt.co.uk

student news

smart students impress ambassador Ministers from a number of countries in attendance at the annual BETT Show in London were given the expert opinions of Year 7 and Year 9 students from the Saltash Multi Academy Regional Trust (SMART). The BETT (British Educational Training and Technology) show, which took place at ExCeL London, is the largest exhibition in the world that focuses on the role of technology in education. Members of the Multi Academy Trust attended for the second year running, following the visit of saltash.net and Landulph students in 2016. Students from Liskeard, Looe and saltash.net gave a confident and informed performance, with the Romanian Ambassador to London describing their presentation as, 'an amazing demonstration of how much education has changed and how much we need to catch up as adults.'

He described the experience of being presented with a business card by Holly from the Tech Team in Year 7 as, 'truly remarkable.' Technology company Siveco had visited saltash.net earlier in the year, meeting the students. They were so impressed they agreed to cover the total cost of the trip. As lead programmer Marius put it, 'a wider audience needs to see how skilled these guys are.' The students were joined by Dan Buckley, joint CEO of SMART, who presented alongside the students. After returning from BETT, he praised the students. He said: “I was both proud and inspired to see students from across the MAT working so well together. Most adults would find this difficult enough in their own place of work but to perform at the BETT show to ministers and ambassadors from all over the world is exceptional. SMART is well and truly on the map!

YOUTH VOICE From L to R: Jemima Budd, Ellie Wanless and Ellie Kavern

Students use Youth Speaks to shine light on mental health Saltash.net hosted the first round of the 2017 Rotary Youth Speaks competition in January. Held in the school’s lecture theatre, the event saw two saltash.net teams enter. The teams were Ellie Kevern (8LS), Ellie Wanless (9JY) and Jemima Budd (9JY), and Molly Willis (9JY), Jasmine Leslie (9JY) and Tegan Lynch (9JY). The winners were Ellie, Ellie and Jemima with their speech: do we really talk about mental health enough? The judges felt that it was a very current topic for today’s climate. They proceed to Mount Kelly College on February 22. Jemima led the team well with a powerful opening statistic about it taking a decade between the first symptom of mental health and treatment.

Ellie Wanless delivered her six minute presentation well, opening the audiences’ eyes to a variety of mental health illnesses and concluding that we could all make a change by supporting local charities like the Samaritans. Ellie Kevern concluded with a powerful vote of thanks where she reiterated that, on average, one in ten young people are currently suffering in silence.

YOUTH VOICE By Rose Bonner and Philippa Rule – JointSecretaries of Saltash Town Youth Council and students at saltash.net community school.

CELEBRATING THE COUNCIL’S VALUABLE SUPPORT FOR YOUTH WORK Saltash Town Council has supported many youth organisations in Saltash. One organisation that has been helped by the council’s support is Livewire Youth Project. With its grant to pay towards professional youth work, Andy informed us: “This money has helped us to support young people through open access evening sessions where young people can drop in for an informal chat, get music lessons and meet with their friends. The funding has also enabled us to continue working with and supporting the school. Without the funding, we would not have been able to support young people in our local community.” The council has also contributed to the success of The Core, as Charlotte stated: “The Core Youth Project has received funding from Saltash Town Council. The money has enabled us to develop the services that we provide for young people. The Core is still in its infancy, and we could not have responded to the needs of local young people without the funding and support from the council. We can now offer a range of activities and services such as 1:1 advice and guidance, four open access youth sessions per week and drop-in

sessions at saltash.net, to create a youth project with activities running alongside professional youth work.” Another organisation that the council has benefitted is Junkyard Skatepark. It is a ‘service using bmx, skateboarding and scootering as a tool for young people to thrive’. Stephanie, the co-founder of the skate park told us how Saltash Town Council has benefitted their organisation through professional youth work funding: “This has enabled us to run two Youth Club Nights, charging only £1 entry fee, which has made it affordable for everyone to use. We have also been able to get safety and sports equipment. We have a great team of professional youth workers onsite – Saltash has a dynamic youth support scene and we are very proud to be part of that.” Saltash Town Council has and will continue to benefit youth organisations in our community; as can be seen here, its funding of professional youth work in the town is ensuring that targeted support continues to meet the needs of young Saltash people.

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U3A Photography showcases members talents

The annual Saltash U3A photography and photoshop exhibition was held, as usual, in the Saltash Library Gallery in January. There was an eclectic mix of 24 photographs which were replaced after two weeks with different photographs. The exhibition is always well received and serves to show the talents of the members. Next year the exhibition will be held in March, so make a note in your diary. If you were unable to visit the exhibition this year the photographs will be shown on a moving display at the U3A Showcase on March 9.

The Showcase gives members of the public the opportunity to see all the activities available at Saltash U3A and is held at Saltash Wesley Church from 2pm until 4pm. All are welcome to ‘drop in’, partake in refreshments and ask group leaders any questions that you may have. Whatever your talent or interest you will be certain of finding a group that interests you. We conduct our monthly meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m. at the Wesley Church, Callington Road.

and the exploration of ideas to enrich the quality of life in the Third Age.

U3A is an organisation of people who regularly gather together to share their experiences, skills, knowledge, philosophies, values and ideas. They learn from each other. The University of the Third Age is a forum for the growth of the human spirit, the development of friendships

Saltash U3A was founded in September 2006 as a result of the enthusiasm of local people who had had experience of U3As elsewhere and has steadily grown ever since. Its membership has now reached more than 260 and currently runs over 30 activity groups ranging from Art to Ancestry, Music to Walking, and Theatre to T’ai Chi. Saltash is a member of the Tamar Valley Network.

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We are a “social enterprise” run by local people to benefit the area as a whole. We operate in a businesslike way, ploughing back any surplus into our community projects. Anyone who lives or works in Saltash can play a part as one of our team, or benefit from the things we do…just make contact. Or you may have an idea of something that needs doing locally to benefit individuals or the community, and we’d be very interested in hearing from you, and maybe helping you get it going.

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Cornish students triumph in culinary competition Three gold medals, a national final in London and work experience with Rick Stein were among the incredible achievements of Cornish students at a distinguished regional cooking competition. Professional Cookery students from Cornwall College Saltash took part in The Major Series South West regional heat, held at South Devon College. Former Looe Academy student Ben Thackery, 18, who is now studying Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery at Cornwall College Saltash, won the Cold Skills category and revealed “at first I didn’t believe the result”. “I felt quite calm leading up to the competition then just before it started I suddenly felt quite apprehensive. It’s the first competition I have been involved in, and wasn’t too sure what to expect. We all supported each other on the day giving each other words of encouragement, for us all to win gold in each of our categories was fantastic”. The competition, sponsored by City & Guilds, is a national competition with four heats across the country open to junior and senior student chefs of varying skill levels providing students with seven different classes to choose from. Former Liskeard Community College student Charlie Walters, 16, competed in the Major Two Course Challenge requiring him to prepare, cook and present

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Plymouth and Cornwall Air Cadets celebrate ATC Sunday Royal Air Force Air Cadets and staff from squadrons as far afield as Okehampton and Hayle paraded through Saltash on Sunday February 5 in their annual celebration of ATC Sunday. The ATC is now in its 76th year and is proud to have as its patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.

Association (and Deputy Lord Lieutenant) and Wing Commander Francis Reis, Officer Commanding Plymouth & Cornwall Wing ATC.

The parade, led by the Plymouth and Cornwall Music Service Band, marched to the parish church of St Nicholas and St Faith where the service was lead by Prebendary Brian Anderson, Chaplain to the Plymouth and Cornwall Wing of the Corps.

The day of celebration was tinged with sadness as it was just some two weeks before that the ATC had met at St Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church in the town for the funeral of civilian instructor Chris Tandy who died at the age of 24. Chris was a professional traffic planner and his negotiations for the traffic orders for the parade were cut short by his untimely death.

En-route to the church, the salute was taken by Colonel Edward Bolitho, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall. He was accompanied at the saluting base by the Mayor of Saltash, Hilary Frank, the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Pauline Murphy, Air Vice Marshall Garry Tunnicliffe, Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Personnel Capability), Group Captain Mike Trace, Vice Chair of Wessex Reserve Forces and Cadet

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Awards night marks successful year for the Tamar Trotters

Simon Yeo and Rebecca Ezra have been honoured with the top awards at the Tamar Trotters Running Club’s annual awards evening for 2017.

hope to build on over the next 12 months, with new training programmes and activities already proving a hit with our members old and new.”

After outstanding years, which saw Simon selected to represent the Cornwall cross-country squad and Rebecca being the first lady to finish in races across the South West, the pair were named the Male and Female Runners of the Year respectively.

The positive vibes of the awards evening are reverberating through the club at the moment, with the launch of a new training programme at the start of the year having a positive impact on runners of all ages and abilities.

The awards were held in the stunning surroundings of Pentillie Castle, and were a celebration of the whole club’s achievements over the past 12 months. These have included numerous athletic and social successes, as well as the staging of the ever popular Saltash Half Marathon and Magnificent Seven races in and around the town.

Winners Simon Yeo and Rebecca Ezra

Alan Williams, chairman of the Tamar Trotters, said: “The awards evening was a great way to celebrate our many successes of 2016 and to reward all the outstanding individual and club achievements. All our winners have earned their awards through a combination of hard work and determination, while having fun at the same time. That is something we

The Friday night sessions for complete beginners are increasing in popularity, having for many years provided a stepping stone to get people into running. More than 60 young people from Saltash and the surrounding areas are attending the juniors sessions held each Wednesday during term-time at Saltash.net Community College.

And preparations are also in full swing for the club's two flagship races of the year, the Saltash Half Marathon on Sunday 30 April and the Magnificent Seven on Sunday 16 July. For more information about the club and its activities, visit www.tamartrotters.co.uk.

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STEF nurding Words by Stephanie Tambling

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Junkyard Skatepark recently asked professional skateboarder and Devon local Stef Nurding to come over to Saltash to have a chat with some of the students of saltash.net. Stef, who is sponsored by Vans shoes, has her own online store called Salon where she continues to break the stereotypes of skateboarding and style.

need to wear more masculine clothes, embracing the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tomboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; style in order to fit in, however Stef says this is an outdated stereotype. The students felt this too with social media being just one of the factors behind it, however, Stef wants to encourage us to ignore these conventional ideas and to be confident within yourself.

On a mission to share this, Stef did a presentation to the students on a number of subjects, from the challenge of being a woman in such a male dominated sport, how she got to where she is in the industry today to what impact fashion can have on skateboarding. Some females feel the

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local skateboard school. Thanks to the Skateistan project, skateboarding has become the number one sports for girls in Afghanistan. Despite being a female orientated presentation, chosen to empower and encourage more young girls and women to take up the sport, there were male students present at the talk. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always encouraging to see them supporting their female peers and they even came up with some valid points themselves, during the presentation. It was great to see the students of saltash.net engaging and motivating their peers.

Junkyard Skatepark would like to say a massive thank you to Pete Bond for setting up the session and Stef Nurding for coming along and inspiring the students with her fantastic presentation. We hope to see more young females taking on the sport, especially with it being so great for their confidence, wellbeing and a fun form of exercise. We run a monthly girls night, held on the last Monday of every month, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to see more girls and ladies join in with us. Find out more about Junkyard Skatepark at www.junkyardskatepark.com

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of youth work The Core Youth Project is now firmly into its second year of opening and is going from strength to strength. This is hugely due to the young people who are attending and getting our name firmly on the Saltash map! They have some amazingly dedicated young people who are so willing to help fundraise, volunteer and generally shout loudly about the work they do! For many, the work they do may still be unknown and for that reason they are taking the opportunity not only to celebrate our achievements but also to let you know what support there is on offer for young people at the centre. The Core have recently been looking at developing their website and wanted to come up with a strapline that encompasses the work they do there, and in the end they decided to keep it simple,

The Core Youth Project – ‘where young people come first’ The Core felt this was at the heart of what they do, there isn’t one particular activity which they are known for, what they do is respond to the needs of the young people by putting them first. There are a whole host of activities on offer at the centre, from boxing, climbing, fitness, media groups, youth nights, volunteering and art, all of which attract young people from many different walks of life. By providing the young people with choices and encouraging them to try new things they grow as

individuals and become more confident as a result. An essential part of what The Core offers is professional youth workers providing 1:1 support, advice and guidance to young people who may just need that extra bit of help. They also provide this service at Saltash.net, working with them to run their TicTac (info and support) sessions during lunch times for students. The Core is particularly proud of their Youth Committee who formed last summer and consist of a group of nine young people who represent young peoples views and organise fundraising events. Last year they secured £500 in funding from Young People Cornwall to set up their own film events. They undertook thorough research on licensing to show films, types of projectors to buy and suitable films to show. They also worked as a team and chaired their own meetings with the support from the youth work team in partnership with Young People Cornwall. To date they have shown 4 films, the most recent in February half term when 40 children came! It was a huge success and the committee set up their own sweet shop and there were also volunteers in our café serving the parents coffees and feeding all 40 children once the film had finished! If you want to find out more about their programme of events please go to our Facebook page or call the centre and speak to Charlotte on 01752 843176. The website will be up and running soon…..watch this space!

LIVEWIRE

making music, changing lives Established in 1946 and sitting proudly on the banks of the River Tamar is Livewire, a long standing pillar of the musical and youth community in Saltash, providing support for young people through music and traditional youth work. The registered UK charity helps those struggling with difficulties such as self harm, eating disorders, low self esteem, sexual health, depression, anxiety and addiction problems.

the 70 years they’ve been operating, Livewire can now proudly say their official patron is AC/DC’s own frontman Brian Johnson. Not stopping there though, Livewire has seen and been supported by the likes of Motorhead, Thin Lizzy, Jimmy Page, Enter Shikari, Biffy Clyro and Mick Jagger, as well as having been supported by Marshall Amps. This has allowed many fantastic opportunities for the young people using the service, with most recently, having the chance to meet and greet the band Busted, on From rehearsal spaces to a live venue, recording their most recent tour date in Plymouth. studios to in house music lessons, Livewire provides a service for young people wanting to explore music With more young people than ever suffering from and the industries surrounding it. Not only do they mental health issues, poverty and unemployment, help young people have free and open access to Livewire has seen an increase in the need for their instruments, but also teach studio recording, live services. Running as a charity, and with funding tighter than ever, it heavily relies on the donations sound skills and event lighting. and support of the public. If you want this vital With a youth work team to hand at all times, service to continue, consider becoming a regular Livewire allows young people a safe and friendly donation sponsor, or alternatively, volunteer or environment to talk through various problems contribute towards a particular youth work activity. and issues, from relationship, school or family difficulties, to looking through options for college Livewire is open Monday to Friday from 9am to and employment. This also includes one-to-one 4pm, with Monday and Thursday evenings playing support for sexual health and drug advice, offering host to 13 - 21 drop in sessions. For the younger ones, there’s a Wednesday Juniors Club for school free condoms and chlamydia screenings. years six to eight, which includes music lessons, arts Having gained national and international and drama workshops and games. Entry fee is 50p recognition for the work they’ve been doing over for young members or £1 for young guests.

MAy FAIR

may fair Saltash May Fair returns to the town centre once again on Saturday April 29 for an incredible day with superb entertainment and lots of things to see and do for all the family. Saltash May Fair Committee are incredibly happy to bring the event back to the town centre again this year after its successful return in 2016. Building on the success, the committee have decided to introduce professional staging to accommodate larger acts and to give an aspirational quality to younger performers. In fact, the committee are hoping that there will be three stages throughout the event: two smaller stages in Fore Street and one large ‘main stage’ in Longstone Park. The Saltash May Fair in 2017 is being organised by the committee of three: Vera Forbes, Tanya Hatch and Matt Coot. They are joined by a contractor, Aaron Monk of events management company Diverse Events. Sadly, the committee lost a hardworking and much-loved member at the start of the year. Chris Tandy, who sadly passed away at the start of January, worked hard with the committee to bring the town the superb event in 2016 and was working, before his death, with the committee this year too. The committee miss Chris and will, unofficially, be holding the event in his honour. A percentage of proceeds from the raffle will be donated to a charity chosen by Chris’ family. “Three areas of entertainment will make sure that we can have a jam-packed schedule that everyone can enjoy,” said Vera Forbes, Chair of the Saltash May Fair Committee, who has been working tirelessly alongside her team to provide the town with a day to enjoy. “From solo performers just starting out, to community groups belting out their repertoire, to a large jump jive band who will get everyone on their feet dancing to their beat!” “We also have an extremely funny comedy troupe coming down from Bristol to perform on the Saltash May Fair stages,” added Matt Coot, the committee’s secretary. “We’ve not had comedy acts at the Saltash May Fair for many years, so it will be a fantastic addition.”

There will of course be dancing around the May pole from various local dance groups, the traditional Parade of Youth led by a civic parade, and stalls that will spread throughout Fore Street and into Longstone Park. The nostalgic Saltash May Fair remembered from years gone by will combine with a modern update to bring the town an event to be proud of. “None of this would be possible without the financial support of our sponsors,” said the committee’s treasurer, Tanya Hatch. “We want to thank everyone who has contributed to the May Fair. Without you, this event wouldn’t be possible.” The main sponsorship has come from the Saltash Town Council’s Festival Fund and through Section 106 funding, which supplies funds to projects that increase footfall to the town centre. The ‘silver sponsorship’ has been granted by Waitrose through their Community Matters project. ‘Bronze sponsorship’ has been given by Rallidae Productions, a new production company in the local area who will be present to film the events of the day and to audition members of the public for a possible starring role in an upcoming web-series. Other sponsorship has been received from the China Fleet Country Club and DB Autos. The committee will be continuing to advertise for sponsorship up until the day of the event. “Most importantly, we hope to bring together the community of Saltash in an event that the town can be proud of,” Vera Forbes, said. “Despite our team being small, we are planning an event that ensures Saltash stands out as a glorious gateway to Cornwall and a place where we are all proud to live.” If you would like to join the committee to plan next year’s May Fair, or even volunteer to help with this year’s event, please let the committee know via the email address: mayfairsaltash@gmail.com or by speaking with one of them on the day. For more information visit Facebook.com/ SaltashMayFair or www.diverse-events.com/events/ saltash-may-fair-2017

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new veterans group launch Dementia Voice PL12 have launched a Veterans Group in Saltash. With funding from Greenwich Hospital London, this new project is designed to help people who have served in the Armed Forces and who are in any way affected by dementia. The group will be held fortnightly at the Community Market at 4 Fore Street on a Saturday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. The first meeting took place on February 11. Minette Wright from Greenwich Hospital was on hand to officially launch the Veterans Group on January 28. The event was also attended by the Mayor Cllr Hillary Frank and her consort Shojiro Frank, together with representatives from local Armed Forces organisations and ex-service personnel who have been affected by dementia. An afternoon tea was served and thanks go to the local businesses and individuals who donated the lovely food that was enjoyed by everyone.

How to be Dementia Friendly If you deal with the public in a business or organisation, sometimes it’s hard to know how best to support customers and visitors who are affected by dementia. With over 500 people in the PL12 area affected by the condition, it is a very real issue in the town. If you would like to make your business or organisation more dementia friendly, Dementia Voice can help. The group’s two volunteer Dementia Friends Champions, trained by the Alzheimer’s Society, are keen to offer free dementia awareness guidance to businesses and other organisations in Saltash. Please call 01752 848348 or email info@ dementiapl12.uk for more information. And please step forward if would like to help out with this initiative – we are seeking to train more volunteers as Dementia Friends Champions. Call 01752 848348 or email us at volunteering@ communityenterprisespl12.co.uk to find out more. For more information about the national Dementia Friends initiative, visit www.dementiafriends.org.uk

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Spring is on the way; you can smell itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, say National Trust Gardeners

NATIONAL TRUST National Trust garden teams in Cornwall and Devon have just conducted their annual flower count for Valentine’s Day and what was most noticeable was how many scented plants are out in flower at this early time of year.

Hidcote. Some types of snowdrops and other early spring bulbs add to this annual attack on your senses producing subtle and beautiful scents.”

National Trust gardeners reported 1,737 plants blooming in this year’s 12th annual Valentine’s Flower count, 34% down on last year’s figure of 2,644. Although numbers are down on 2016, they are still higher than the previous three years. For the second year running, Saltram had the highest number of flowers recorded with 176 blooms (193 in 2016). The more normal and cautious approach of spring than in previous years does mean we can enjoy the early flowering plants for a bit longer as the cooler conditions will help extend the flowering season of the earlier blooms, this is reflected in the lower numbers in this year’s count. With later flowering plants on hold for warmer sunnier conditions Ian Wright, National Trust Garden’s Advisor in the South West said: ‘Our gardens are full of buds ready to burst into flower, but spring isn’t here quite yet, but when it does it will be a good one.’ “Alongside the usual signature plants of spring we are seeing such as Magnolias, Camellias and Rhododendrons, what is often over looked is the amount of plants that have highly scented flowers at this early time of the year. They’re all out there advertising their presence by pushing out scents like perfume counters in a department store trying to attract their insect customers, which are few and far between at this early time. “We have reports of Daphne, Mahonia, winter flowering honeysuckle, and Witch hazel to name but a few all of which give off sweet heady aromas and, are well out in flower at many of our gardens such as at Cotehele and

National Trust Garden teams in the South West have recorded fewer flowers in bloom than last year in this year’s annual Valentine’s Flower Count, with nearly all gardens showing a decrease in the amount of varieties of plants in bloom. Figures from the Met Office confirm that 2016 was one of the warmest two years on record. Such changes to our weather pose the single biggest conservation challenge to National Trust gardens and places. How we all garden whether in a National Trust garden or at home, what plants we grow and where may need to change. “Comparing the number of plants across our gardens on a set day every year gives us a real insight into how our gardens respond to weather patterns, and is a useful ‘barometer’ for the season ahead’, said Ian Wright, National Trust Garden’s Advisor. This year 1,302 plants were recorded in 18 gardens in Devon and Cornwall compared to 1,938 in 2016 and 1,345 in 18 gardens in 2015. In 2008 3,335 plants in bloom were recorded, marking the earliest spring so far recorded in Devon and Cornwall. Many National Trust gardens are already open in the South West. For more information and opening times see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/southwest

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Your local shops sell quirky, one-off gifts and items… Independent shops often stock locally-made items that aren’t available elsewhere – perfect for special gifts. Local shops also support local artists, designers, craftspeople, food producers and growers – so you get what’s unique to your area whilst doing your bit for the community!

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In Saltash, we are lucky to have an eclectic range of independent shops and businesses right in our town centre, spread across Fore Street, Keast Mews and The Courtyard.

Beauticians, cafés, pubs, hairdressers all pride themselves on the relationships they have with local people – quality of service and high levels of customer care are what make people come back in a small community, so take this opportunity to explore what Saltash Town Centre has to offer.

Your spending will boost the local economy… Communities and businesses can increase, even double, the amount of money flowing into and being kept in the local economy by strengthening links in the local business supply chain. Buy from each other, and everyone benefits! Many visitors comment how lovely it is to have such a vibrant shopping area, which is easy to walk around in an afternoon. However, it’s local support that keeps the vibrancy going all year round. It really is a case of ‘use it or lose it!’ The fantastic community-minded businesses in the following pages are all in our Town Centre… Please take a few minutes to think about how you can support them if you don’t already. Pop in for a chat and see what they provide and don’t forget to mention Love Saltash!

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M.T Grundy Will Writers offer a professional will writing service where instructions are taken and advice is offered in the comfort of your own home. The local, legally qualified will writing company offer advice regarding protecting your home from being used to pay for future care home fees.

Do I need a will? No-one likes to think about dying and planning what will happen to their assets, yet a valid will is one of the most important financial arrangements you can make during your lifetime and could save your family and loved ones a great deal of hassle and heartache when you die. If you die without leaving a will, all of your assets - property, savings and investments, bank accounts and personal possessions - will be distributed under the intestacy rules rather than following your wishes. These are your possessions, that you have worked so hard for, so why allow them to be distributed in accordance to the intestacy rules? Getting married, entering a civil partnership and having children are all important events that could prompt you into making a will. If you are unmarried, but living together with your partner, your partner won’t be entitled to any of your assets in the absence of a will. If you have children, what will happen to them when you die? Making a will enables you to appoint guardians of choice. Don’t leave things to chance!

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Events & music 6 Nations games all shown in both bars Tues 28th Feb - Pancake Day Quiz Night – from 8.30pm Tues 2nd March & Thurs 6th April – Curry night St. Piran’s Day– celebrate and dance away with the Wreckers Morris Dancers from 3pm Tues 7th March – Clairvoyance evening with Mark Hartshorn Port & Cheese Evening - 11th March - Tickets £10 St Patrick’s Day – Irish music and fancy dress from 8pm till late! Mother’s Day - 26th March – Booking advised. Live acoustic music from Jay Carter from 4pm Tues 28th March – Quiz night

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TINA TIAN

Tamar Protection Society have announced that Elliott’s Store and Mary Newman’s will open for 2017 on April 5 and remain open until the end of September.

Elliotts Store Features an art exhibition by local artist Tina Tian, which will run throughout the season.

Elliotts Store is open Wednesday,Thursday and Saturday from 2pm to 4pm while Mary Newman’s Elizabethan cottage, garden and cafe is open on Wednesday,Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm. Forthcoming events include: Mary Newman’s Plant Swop Day June 3 | 11am-4pm Mind Body and Spirit July 1 | 11am - 4pm

Tina has loved art since childhood. She learned Chinese brush painting and calligraphy in school in China and when she moved to Switzerland with her husband she started to learn Western style painting. Several years ago they settled down in the UK and she became a full time painter. Her paintings combine Chinese and Western influences creating her unique personal style. Her technique of painting is the free and loose brush stroke.

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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN SALTASH FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY Saltash & District Age Concern Bus Weekly Shopping Trips You are picked up and dropped off at your door by the Saltash & District Age Concern Bus. Every Friday morning | Between 9am and 2pm INFO Mr Philip Laundry 01752 845099 Tamar Trotters Annual Meeting and Presentation Evening Tamar Trotters are a social club that caters for runners of all abilities, from the absolute beginner to the seasoned regular. Join us for our annual meeting and presentation evening. Saltash Rugby Club | 7pm Play Rugby All Year Round Open to everyone 16+, ladies and beginners especially! Saltash Rugby Club, Moorlands Lane | 6pm | Free entry | INFO 02touch@saltashrfc.co.uk Chrismas Needs You! Help to plan the next Saltash Christmas Festival. Meeting at Saltash Guildhall, 12 Lower Fore Street INFO Facebook “Saltash Christmas Festival” or email m.coot@saltash.gov.uk Plymouth Area Police Choir in Concert St Stephen’s Church are looking forward to welcoming back the fantastic voices of Plymouth Area Police choir. Interval refreshments available. St Stephen’s Church. Tickets cost £5 each (Accompanied under 16’s free on the night) Available now from Piglets, Fore Street, or alternatively, pay at the door. INFO Roger Rowse 01752 843766

SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY Going Digital - Explore Your Camera Workshop Take a beginner’s digital camera photography workshop! If you’ve been using your camera on auto, this workshop will give you a good foundation in photography in just one day. You’ll have ample hands-on practice and take-home course notes and assignments to refine your skills. Suitable for ages 16+ Cotehele, near Saltash | 10am - 4pm | £85 INFO www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Dementia Voice PL12 Veterans’ Group Dementia Voice PL12 are proud to announce a new group for veterans in Saltash, after receiving funding from The Greenwich Hospital, London. The Community Market, 4 Fore Street | Fornightly meetings on Saturday | 4.30pm - 6.30pm ‘Bigger’ Table Top Sale Coffee and scones on sale, meet new people. Come and browse the various stalls we have and you may even grab a bargain. Books, bric-a-brac, produce, craft items, etc. Saltash Wesley Church | Tables £4 | 9am to 11.30am INFO: Mark Chanter 01752 215546 Burraton Community Players Fun Quiz Burraton Community Players host a fun quiz. Team of up to 6 players, modest prizes but masses of fun. Burraton Community Centre, Grenfell Avenue | 7.30pm - 10pm | £1 per player | INFO Leigh Hughes 01752 842109 Trevithick Trevithick is the gripping story of not just one of Cornwall’s greatest sons, but one of the greatest men in history, steeped in accolade and loved by many, but who’s life was tinged with tragedy. The stage play is bursting with music, comedy and facts and is still relevant to the world we live in today. It accurately brings to the stage, the story of a man who was so dedicated and obsessed with engineering, he left his family in Cornwall whilst he mined in South America for eleven years. Calstock Village Hall, Calstock | 7.30pm | £12 INFO www.calstockhall.com

SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY Community Litter Pick Join this friendly group to make our town sparkle. Litter picking equipment is available, bring gloves and sturdy shoes. Meet at the green field bordered by Broad Walk and Lynher Drive | 10am

Monday 27 FEBRUARY Face 2 Face Oasis A group for parents or carers of a disabled child or those with additional needs. We give support to help

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you successfully navigate through the worrying and confusing experience of having a child diagnosed with support needs. The group is free, friendly and informal. Every Monday | Saltash Children’s Centre, Callington Road | 9.30am - 11.30am INFO Julia Donnell 07767 111867 or 01872 302411

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 | The Community Market, 4 Fore Street | 10am - 2pm | Free | INFO info@ dementiaPL12.uk www.dementiaPL12.uk

Drop In Support Group Anyone affected by stroke is welcome to join us for a chat. Every second and fourth Monday of the month. The Ploughboy, Liskeard Road | 11am - 12.30pm | INFO Hayley 07971 768805

Saltash & District Age Concern Sequence Dancing Club Come and enjoy the fun and make new friends at the weekly sequence dance club every Tuesday afternoon. Every Tuesday | Burraton Community Centre, Grenfell Avenue | 1.45pm - 4pm | INFO Amy 01752 843000

Healthy Harmonising and Wellbeing Love to sing? Did you know that is has been proven that singing helps you feel good and relieves stress amongst other benefits? Come join us, the Brunel Harmony Acapella Chorus for Women. You can find more about us on Youtube. Every Monday. Burraton Community Centre, Grenfell Avenue | 7.30pm - 9pm

TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY Dementia Drop-In Cafe If you are living with dementia or have been

Meditation and Mindfulness Classes Unlock your potential. Hosted by Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre & World Peace Cafe, registered charity no. 1082245. Membership and discount class cards available. Every Tuesday | Maurice Higgins Room, Victoria Gardens, Fore Street | 7pm - 8.15pm | £6 per class including refreshments INFO meditationincornwall.org

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WEDNESDAY 1 MARCH 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 | Free | INFO Sarah 01752 848728 Outreach Available every Wednesday for a coffee and a chat. Wesley Church | 10am - 2pm | Free | INFO roblawther@hotmail.co.uk Sewcial Knitwork A free social group for people to sew, knit and chat with like minded people. Donations for tea and coffee appreciated. Every Wednesday | Just Be Coffee, Saltash Waterfront | 7pm - 9pm | Free INFO Joanna tismrsm@gmail.com

Thursday 2 march Police Community Support Officers The Police Community Support Officers will be holding talks on the first Thursday of each month. They are happy to listen to all of your community issues and offer advice and support where they can. There will also be a room for private discussion. Saltash Library | 10.30am - 12pm | Free

friday 3 march Community Food Market The first Friday of each month has become known as Food Friday as the Community Market space becomes a thriving local producers’ market. It is the perfect place to pick up locally grown, smoked and baked produce with the added benefit of being able to chat with the stallholders about the foods origins. Community Market, 4 Fore Street | 10am - 2pm | Free INFO www.communityenterprisesPL12.co.uk Play Rugby All Year Round Open to everyone 16+, ladies and beginners especially! Saltash Rugby Club, Moorlands Lane | 6pm | Free entry INFO 02touch@saltashrfc.co.uk

saturday 4 march Meet Your Councillors Take this opportunity to meet your Councillors.

If you feel there are any matters you would like to discuss, or if you would just like to meet with your Councillors on an informal basis - please come along. Fore Street, Saltash | 10am - 12pm | Free | INFO enquiries@saltash.gov.uk Bump, Baby and Toddler Fair Join Truly Marvellous Events for another Bump, Baby and Toddler Fair! Free goody bags for the first 100 mummies through the door. Push chair access and baby changing facilities at the venue, with refreshments on sale. Saltash Social Club, Fore Street | 11am - 3pm | Free entry | INFO Truly Marvellous 01752 843471 St. Piran’s Evening St Nicholas and St Faith Social Committee have arranged a St Piran’s Evening of Cornish food and entertainment. St. Nicholas and St Faith Church, Station Rd | 6.45pm - 9pm | Tickets £6 | INFO Leslie Stevens 01752 842521

sunday 5 march Saltash Mayor’s Civic Service Join the Mayor of Saltash and the local community at the Baptist Church. Wesley Church, Saltash | 3pm | INFO 01752 844846

Monday 6 march Face 2 Face Oasis A group for parents or carers of a disabled child or those with additional needs. We give support to help you successfully navigate through the worrying and confusing experience of having a child diagnosed with support needs. The group is free, friendly and informal. Saltash Children’s Centre, Callington Road | 9.30am - 11.30am | INFO Julia Donnell 07767 111867 or 01872 302411 Healthy Harmonising and Wellbeing Love to sing? Did you know that is has been proven that singing helps you feel good and relieves stress amongst other benefits? Come join us, the Brunel Harmony Acapella Chorus for Women. You can find more about us on Youtube. Burraton Community Centre, Grenfell Avenue | 7.30pm - 9pm

OUT AND ABOUT TUESDAY 7 march Ladies Luncheon Enjoy a two course lunch with a glass of wine on arrival, with guest speaker and milliner Holly Young. Creating lovingly handcraft hats, fascinators and accessories, Holy uses the finest materials in all of her designs, taking inspiration from Britain’s fashion heritage and the natural world. Pentille Castle, Saltash | 12.30pm | £24.50 INFO www.pentillie.co.uk 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. The Community Market, 4 Fore Street | 10am - 2pm | INFO info@ dementiaPL12.uk www.dementiaPL12.uk

Saltash Live at Home Coffee Morning On the second Saturday of every month, there is tea, coffee and homemade biscuits served in the foyer. Indulge in the delicious selection of homemade cakes and pastries, as well as the jams, marmalades and chutneys for sale. There will also be a bric-a-brac stall. Please come along and support Saltash Live at Home. Wesley Church, Callington Road | 10am - 12pm | Free | INFO Sarah Clook 01752 848728 Friends of Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve Walk History and Things with Keith Rawlings. Keith will take you round the reserve talking about history and other interesting facts. Sorry, no dogs and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Cecil Arms, by St Stephen’s Church | 10.30am - 1pm | Free to members, £2 INFO Jackie Austin 01752 844666

thursday 9 march U3A Showcase The University of the Third Age (U3A) movement is a unique and exciting organisation which provides life-enhancing and life-changing opportunities. Retired and semi-retired people come together and learn together, not for qualifications but for its own reward: the sheer joy of discovery! Saltash Baptist Church | 2pm | Free

SATURDAY 11 march First World War Exhibition Not many people are aware that Cotehele House is a war memorial. To commemorate the centenary of the First World War, there will be an exhibition of items loaned from members of the local community, who have generously shared their stories with us. The exhibition will run until the end of 2018. Children and assistance dogs welcome. Cotehele House, Cotehele | 11am - 4pm | Free, but normal admission charges apply INFO www.nationaltrust.org.uk Table Top Sale Over 20 tables to view and buy from plus fundraising stalls will be present. Tombola, cake stall and a raffle will be held, with refreshments served throughout. St. Stephen’s Church, Station Road | 9am - 11.30am Free | INFO Steven Hookway 07855 600241

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saturday 18 march

The Customer is Always Wrong Award-winning comedian Jo Caulfield takes a humorous look at life’s potential traps, what can go wrong and how to deal with them (and in some cases, how to make everyone else suffer with you). A 90 minute laugh-out-loud show, full of razor-sharp observations. Sharp, witty and insightful, Jo will make you think as much as she will make you laugh. Calstock Arts, Calstock | 6.45pm doors | £12 advance/£13 on door | INFO www.calstockarts.org

Course and Careers Advice Event Cornwall College Saltash is a small and friendly campus, playing host to a course and careers advice event. You can talk to their tutors about the wide range of courses, tour the campus and see the great facilities, meet the current students and find out about student life, as well as find out about transport, finance and student support. Cornwall College, Church Road | 10am - 12pm | Free INFO www.cornwall.ac.uk

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tuesday 21 march

CAMEO Group (Come And Meet Each Other) Over 60’s group who meet every second Tuesday. Come along and join us to make new friends, quizzes and interesting speakers. Wesley Church, Callington Road | 10am - 12pm | Free | INFO Sarah 01752 848728

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 | The Community Market, 4 Fore Street | 10am - 2pm | Free INFO info@dementiaPL12.uk www.dementiaPL12.uk

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friday 24 march

Film Evening Hosted by the Saltash Environmental Action (SEA) group, they will be screening another film on environmental issues. Refreshments will be provided. Saltash Guildhall, Boscundle Row | 10am - 1pm | Donation | INFO Facebook Saltash Enviormental Action (SEA)

The Kate Bush Songbook Pioneering, challenging and unshackled by convention, Kate Bush is a musical genre of her own. Keeping her legacy alive and winning critical acclaim across the UK is Cornwall/Devon based five piece Cloudbusting, endorsed by musicians who have worked with Kate. The performance includes two full sets from across Kate’s career, interspersed with personal reflections and background songs from Cloudbusting’s Mandy Watson on vocals and Michael Mayell on piano. Calstock Arts, Calstock | 7pm doors | £13 advance/£14 on door | INFO www.calstockarts.org

friday 17 march Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman Not just one, but two nights with Kathryn and Sean, one of the UK folk scene’s most rewardingly enduring partnerships and big favourites. Twice winners of the Best Duo prize at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, the couple’s intimacy and strength of passion on stage has won them many fans and an enviable reputation. Calstock Arts, Calstock | 7pm doors | £13 advance/£14 on door | INFO www.calstockarts.org

saturday 25 march Going Digital - Birds of Prey During this workshop, you’ll learn how to photograph fast action and take stunning portraits of a variety of amazing birds of prey. You’ll have tuition throughout

OUT AND ABOUT the day, with ample time for plenty of flying and portrait shots with the birds. Suitable for 16+, unfortunately dogs are not welcome. Cotehele, near Saltash | 10am - 4pm | £110 INFO www.nationaltrust.org.uk

sunday 26 march Community Litter Pick Join this friendly group to make our town sparkle. Litter picking equipment is available, bring gloves and sturdy shoes. Meet at Pillmere Green | 10am

This year, Livewire has been lucky enough to get involved with Metal 2 The Masses, a musical competition offering unsigned acts and bands the opportunity to play Bloodstock Festival 2017. Don’t miss the upcoming heats, go down to Livewire and support your favourites!

Mothering Sunday During this workshop, you’ll learn how to photograph fast action and take stunning portraits of a variety of amazing birds of prey. You’ll have tuition throughout the day, with ample time for plenty of flying and portrait shots with the birds. Suitable for 16+, unfortunately dogs are not welcome. Cotehele, near Saltash | 10am - 4pm | £110 INFO www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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2nd Place Band Heat Tues 16 May 2nd Place Band Heat Tues 23 May Semi Final Tues 30 May Semi Final Tues 6 June FINAL Friday 16 June

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Junior Learn to Row Caradon Gig Club are running a 6 week learn to row course for their new junior members on Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm starting on the 22nd of March.

Open to juniors in school years 7 - 11 (ages 12 - 16) with a fee of £12 for 6 sessions.

Learn the basics of how to gig row in a group of the same ability with qualified coaches, with after six weeks of training, you’ll be invited to join the Junior section as a full member.

07791 60305

Contact Rhiannon Bailey to book by calling

Caradon Gig Club, Saltash Sailing Club PL12 4EL

HAUNT THE WOODS

LOCAL LADS cROSS THE LINE into prog-folk with new ep Left to right: Alex Skinner, Olly Bignell, Jonathan Stafford, Phoenix Elleschild

Prog-Folk outfit Haunt The Woods have had a pretty crazy track record over the past couple of years, having graced the stages of both Boardmasters and Port Eliot festival twice, as well as appearing various times on BBC Introducing and even once on Channel 4’s TGI Fridays back in 2015! New material has been slowly trickling out through their live performances for just under two years now, and those that follow them have been dying for something, anything new on their streaming services. Now the wait is over, as The Line has just been dropped on Spotify and iTunes, alongside smaller spaces such as Soundcloud and Bandcamp. Hailing from Cornwall and the Rame Peninsula, Haunt The Woods’ beginnings are closer to home than you might think. Jonathan Stafford, guitarist and lead vocalist, kicked off his music career through Livewire, Saltash’s very own home grown music youth project. He’s still a familiar face to those that both work and regularly attend, offering support to the project that in many ways

started the long, winding road of Haunt The Woods, which has finally lead to here. A hazy, mesmerising 5 track EP, The Line has been the first release from the young Cornish foursome for about two whole years, and it comprises of arguably some of the band’s best work. Combining solemn storytelling from Stafford with blisteringly fierce solo work from Phoenix Elleschild (lead guitar and vocals), the record feels more like a gloriously prolonged moment when listened through, evoking memories of feelings we’ve all experienced in the rollercoaster of love, and the subsequent loss that can precede it. Alongside on-point bass work from Alex Skinner and Ollie Bignell’s ever impressive percussion, the EP is as smooth as a single shot latte from your favourite barista joint. It’s great. In previous work, additions from Elleschild’s guitarship felt much more subtle, blending into the sound rather than completely

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HAUNT THE WOODS turning it upside down - a change that can only have come from within the band itself. Jonathan Stafford revealed more on the subject: “We have this way of working where I write the track, my bit if you like, with all the dynamic and structural properties, then I’ll go to Phoenix to record it in our home studio and he’ll do what he wants to it. His part will kind of define sound of the track. That’s how it’s happened with the EP I guess, I’ve given him more of a free reign, and it’s resulted in us playing what we’ve always wanted to play!”

The closing track to the EP, a piano piece by the name of Lakeside, rounds everything off in a chillingly beautiful manor. The eerie hook of Stafford’s vocals at the chorus feels like a cool breeze on the back of the neck, throwing a chill down your spine. As a blissfully simple arrangement, it’s a wonderful experience, and deserves a top spot as one of the - of not THE - highlight of the EP. “We were in the studio in the evening and two of the guys had broken down on the A38 trying to get back. Phoenix, Pete (Miles, sound engineer and generally fantastic guy to work with, according to Stafford) and I were sat at the piano with loads of candles in the room. Pete likes to really set the mood.” “We just did a live take there and then in the studio and it was just perfect, just what we wanted from it, and after some overdubs and Alex on the bass that’s what ended going on the record! It’s a nice organic way to lay down a track.”

Little did we know it, but it was what we’d always wanted to hear too. The classic rock twist on the EP has undoubtedly catapulted the band into a whole new world of possibilities, adding both energy and euphoria to a mix that already had us on the edge of our seats. Elleschild knows when to hold back, though, as shown in hair-raising opener Beautiful Catastrophe, alongside later track Helter Skelter, where simple twinkly layers perch tentatively in wait whilst Stafford takes point to deliver two gorgeous performances. Both in their recordings and live performances, the band come together as one to create a solid sound that can only be achieved by a group of people that not only admire, but respect each other’s skill: “Olly first came in on the cajun and flute”, Stafford reveals. “Then we transferred it to a full kit - he’s only been playing for two years! I know I’m slightly biased, but he is one of the best percussionists I’ve come across, everything he does is perfect for what we do. Phoenix too - he’s only 20! He’s an absolute beast on the guitar.”

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The sound Haunt The Woods have developed in this record is huge. Bittersweet narratives combined with an explosive, foot stomping set of climaxes makes for one of the most lovable local acts around. Each song unwraps itself predictably, but gratifyingly, resulting in a set of tracks that all hold themselves effortlessly, emanating an atmosphere that isn’t to be missed. The Line is a delicious blend of tender songwriting with a nuclear-powered set of ideas, talents and experiments, culminating in a body of work that is easily listenable, engaging, and pleasantly surprising. You can catch Haunt The Woods at festivals such as Glastonbury, Boardmasters and Port Eliot later this year, as well as on their tour, starting in late spring. A bright future for the guys at Haunt The Woods, it seems! “We’ll just keep making music we want to make and if people like it then great! If they don’t like it then…we’ll just keep making music!” Words by Joe Day

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