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Hello and welcome...
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SHOP LOCAL
‌.to the November edition of Love Saltash.
And there is
This month promises to showcase some of the
a particularly
great community spirit Saltash has become
poignant
known for once again.
reflection on
The Kalan Gwav on November 4 is set to be
Remembrance Day written by Rose Bonner.
another fantastic family friendly gathering,
Rose has just finished an illustrious time at
packed with lots to do. There will be lots of
saltash.net and has embarked on a student
scarecrows appearing around the town, of
adventure at Plymouth University. However
which the best five will be moved to the festival
despite being super busy, she has kindly agreed
on Warfelton Field to oversee the festival
to remain as a voluntary reporter with us,
shenanigans!
delving into some great local issues with her
You can also bring your apple cakes, preserves
unique nose for a story.
and pies to the festival on the day between 2pm
She will be a name to watch!
and 3pm if you fancy your chances at winning
We are also sad to say goodbye to Joe Day who
Saltash Bake Off challenge!
contributed some great music articles to Love
There will be lots of chances to make a noise at
Saltash over a considerable period of time. We
the festival too for children and adults, so come
wish him all the very best as he continues his
ready to let your hair down and have a great time.
passion for music journalism at university.
There are some amazing human stories in this
It is always fantastic to work with young talent
month’s edition showing just how beautiful the
and see it develop and sprout wings. We would
human spirit can be.
not be the kind of magazine we are without it.
Love Saltash is published by Cornerstone Vision in association with Backbone Media Editorial: Karen Pilkington & Jenny Lightley Design: Naomi Girdler Front Cover Photo: The Peace Garden and Benches Photo by Jenny Lightley
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.
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Contents 6 Community Enterprise PL12
38 - 39 Community News
7 In Brief
40 U3A News
8 - 9 Town Messenger
42 Church News
10 - 11 In Brief
44 Charity News
16 - 17 Election News
46 - 47 The Core
18 - 19 Heritage News
48 Gig News
20 Shop Local
50 - 51 Charity News
32 Arts News
52 - 53 Remembrance Day
34 - 35 Kalan Gwav
54 - 55 Music Scene
36 - 37 Youth Voice
56 - 66 Out and About
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Christmas at Number 4 Fore Street! Raise a glass of delicious mulled cider to start the Christmas season. Pop into our community hub at No 4, Fore Street on Saturday 2nd December for a friendly chat. Christmas Grotto, Father Christmas and mince pies – it must be the Saltash Christmas Festival 2017! Our chosen charity this year is Jeramiah’s Journey.
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Hopper News
Join us on our many social trips this autumn Saturday 4th November 3pm - midnight £16.50 Bridgewater Carnival Monday 6th November 1pm - 5pm £6.50 Trago Mills - Newton Abbot Tuesday 7th November 10.30am - 5pm £8 St Austell Brewery Lunch and Tour Saturday 11th November 9am - 5pm £5 Christmas Food and Gift Fair, Hannahs, Ivybridge Sunday 12th November 10.30am - 5pm £7.50 Britannia Inn, Par for lunch and weekend Cornish Market Saturday 18th November 1.30pm - 5pm £5.50 Tea Dance, Hannahs, Ivybridge. Live bands, tea and cakes. Free event.
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To book a seat or you wish to apply for one of our vacant positions, please call in our office at 4 Fore Street, Saltash or call 01752 848348. Our office is open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday. See all our latest Hopper trips at communityenterprisespl12.co.uk/projects/hopper-bus
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ART NEWS - IN BRIEF
STEPHEN Rotary
BAT ASHTORRE E E R Competition
Photography
Stephen’s powerful exhibition of both acrylic paintings and close-up photography continues to wow visitors to the gallery at Ashtorre Rock under the Brunel Bridge at Saltash Waterside. Stephen began as a self -taught experimental film maker, influenced by the home movies of Derek Jarman and Elliott Bristow. His early photographic work was influenced by a variety of people including Andre Kertesz, Duane Michals, Diane Arbus, Man Ray, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Helmut Newton. He studied Design and Photography
at
Falmouth School of Art & Design in the early 90s, and then Photo
Media
at
2017-18
There are three age groups in the Rotary Young Photographer competition (ages 7-10, ages 11-13 and ages 14-17, as on 31 Aug 17) and entrants are required to produce a portfolio of three photographs based on the theme “A Different Perspective” The competition photos and entry forms need to
be
Saltash
submitted Library,
to final
entries by 1st December 2017. The entrants’ photographs will be displayed at Saltash Library from 4th - 9th December. There will be a prize for
College
the winner and certificates for runners up. The
Married to Jo, Steve Stephen Beer’s “The Fab Four Apocalypso” works from their
for regional judging, then the winning entry
Plymouth of Art.
home in Cornwall, producing work independently and together.
Saltash winning entry will be sent to the District from the District will go forward to the national competition, next May, where there is a big prize of Photographic equipment and opportunities
Jo’s focus is figurative while Steve’s work is more
to be taught a master class by some of the most
abstract and conceptual. They are happy to
influential photographers around.
accept commissions. Steve can be contacted on
Entry forms can be found at
845650 or stevebeer1@hotmail.co.uk
www.saltashrotary.org and on Facebook.
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TOWN MESSENGER
Message from the Mayor of Saltash, Councillor Jean Dent
The new Town Council van, with Jim Virgo, Grounds and Premises Warden and Jason Ward, one of the Town and Waterfront Wardens.
Saltash Town Council has been very busy through the last few months. I know it looks as though the station building still looks the same. In the background Cllr Richard Bickford and his team have been working hard to put together the background work of grant raising, deciding exactly what we want the interior to look like and how we can make the building and grounds generate sufficient revenue money to pay for its upkeep. We have had many letters of praise regarding the Waterside and how well it looks now. The Waterfront and Town Wardens are keeping it looking spick and span and are now working in other parts of the town. You may have seen the van around town carrying them around to other areas to work to keep our town looking good and safe. Devolution continues apace. Down by the river we are getting closer to taking over parts of the area from Cornwall Council. We are hoping to have a lease for the garages and workshop by Longstone Park for the
wardens and town premises manager to use. In the fairly near future you may see the Maurice Huggins Room having a new disabled toilet built at the side to make it usable for all of the community. If you have any ideas as to what the future of the building might be please get in touch. We are also awaiting a lease for Victoria Gardens to add to our portfolio of things we think we can look after better than Cornwall Council! As for Mayoral events Bill and I have been out and about as usual. Wonderful concerts, great coffee mornings, a youth panel at Saltash.net, Age Concern Harvest Festival, the blessing of the Maritime Cadets flags, a visit to Saltash Heritage to see the Toc H banners that have been conserved and we are anticipating a SEA initiative to cut back on plastic waste by getting local cafes and businesses to re-fill water bottles to avoid always buying a new bottle of water. Busy times!
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News from Saltash Town Council Konsel an dre Essa
Services Committee
Saltash Town Council through its Services Committee is responsible for all operational matters within the Town Boundaries Currently Cornwall Council have responsibility for many Services including the upkeep of grass verges, pathways green spaces, litter bin emptying, rubbish collection as well as fly tipping etc. some of which are non-statutory. Cornwall Council has had to make considerable savings and remain within the financial limits imposed by Central Government. This has led to Cornwall Council devolving non-statutory services to town and parish Councils. In 2014 Saltash Council set up a devolutions options group to consider how best Saltash Town Council could benefit from this. Since that time STC have taken on and opened Belle Vue toilets, Alexandra Square toilets, Longstone Park toilets and the Waterfront toilets which might have been closed by Cornwall Council in a cost cutting programme.
Your Town Council
In an effort to improve our environment the Town Council approved the employment, on a trial basis, of 4 Town and Waterfront wardens with their salaries paid from S106 funding, not from the council tax. Saltash Town Council through its Services arm are in in discussions with Cornwall Council to take on grass cutting, maintenance of grass verges, street furniture, footpath maintenance etc. in an effort to raise standards and achieve ‘value for money’ Though this will take time, Saltash Town Council are committed to improving the overall appearance of Saltash, and the Services Committee are reviewing all contracts to achieve this aim, ultimately devolving all non-statutory services back to Saltash. The Services Committee Chairman, Councillor John Brady, would welcome any constructive comment from residents during the negotiation stages with Cornwall Council in order for Saltash Town Council to get ‘best value’.
Saltash North John Brady j.brady@ saltash.gov.uk
Saltash South Averil Pinckney a.pinckney@ saltash.gov.uk
Saltash West Saltash East Richard Bickford Gloria Challen g.challen@ r.bickford@ saltash.gov.uk saltash.gov.uk
Chris Cook c.cook@ saltash.gov.uk
Steve Thorn s.thorn@ saltash.gov.uk
Mike Parker m.parker@ saltash.gov.uk
Jean Dent j.dent@ saltash.gov.uk
Garry Taylor g.taylor@ saltash.gov.uk
Casey Warrington c.warrington@ saltash.gov.uk
Julie Rance j.rance@ saltash.gov.uk
Steve Miller s.miller@ saltash.gov.uk
Pete Samuels p.samuels@ saltash.gov.uk
David Yates d.yates saltash.gov.uk
Bill Phillips b.phillips@ saltash.gov.uk
VACANCY
Town Clerk: Ray Lane t.844846 Email: enquiries@ saltash.gov.uk Mayor: Jean Dent Deputy Mayor: David Yates Councillors telephone numbers can be obtained at the Guildhall.
Saltash Town Council, The Guildhall, Lower Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6JX Tel: 01752 844846 | Email: enquiries@saltash.gov.uk | Web: saltash.gov.uk
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IN BRIEF
#SALTFEst CROWDFUNDER ANNOUNCeD
Rallidae Productions is a local community business offering professional videography, photography, and event management, as well as exploring creative filmmaking opportunities. Owner, Matt Coot is a former Saltash Town Councillor, former library manager at Saltash. net Academy Trust, and is a writer and filmmaker. Matt is about to embark upon an MA in Entrepreneurship for Creative Practice at Plymouth College of Art and is launching a new project called #SaltFest. The project aims to create a series of events in Saltash in 2018 to support the creative arts as well as local community groups, charities and businesses and Matt is hoping to use various fundraising streams to make the events a success. He has just launched a crowdfunding project which goes live on November 1 and be found at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/saltfest-community-event
TRAINEE SAILORS LEND THEIR SUPPORT TO ELWELL WOODS
Trainee sailors from HMS Raleigh have planted daffodils and bluebells in an area of Saltash used by members the public. The group lent their support to the Saltash Waterside Residents Association at Elwell Woods, where they also cut back brambles and overgrowth. HMS Raleigh instructor Petty Officer Ricky AbramGiles said: “These trainees are part of Crean
Trainee sailors from HMS Raleigh helping out
Division, our rehabilitation unit for anyone who has suffered injury or illness during training. It’s good for them to have a break from their day-to-day routine at HMS Raleigh and great to reestablish links between HMS Raleigh and Saltash.” Some of the trainees were able to bring skills learnt in their civilian life to the project. Recruit Toby Ranner, aged 19, from Cambridge, previously undertook groundwork for music festivals and also worked in landscape gardening. He said: “I’ve been using the power tools to clear areas around the site. It’s nice to come back and do something like this.” Recruit Luke Belshaw has experience of working on an allotment for his Duke of Edinburgh award. The 20-year- old, from Durham, said: “I’ve been hands-on showing the others what to do. Being in the Royal Navy and helping out the community is one of the best things.” The area, now known as Elwood Woods, was originally used to store construction plant for the road bridge over the River Tamar. It was closed to the public and forgotten about for over 50 years, until the project giving it a new lease of life was started in 2009. A grant from the National Lottery helped to transform the neglected wasteland into two acres of peaceful community woodland with the iconic Cornish Cross forming the centrepiece of the project. Jim Ellison, Chairman of the Saltash Waterside Association said: “The residents association have undertaken quite a lot of projects, down by the waterside particularly, but this was the biggest project we ever had. The area was opened in 2013 and it was passed back to Cornwall Council. As a residents association we still try to do a bit of maintenance. The Raleigh team has been great. I think they’ve quite enjoyed helping.”
IN BRIEF
SCOUT GROUP POSTAL SERVICE
The second Saltash Scout Group Christmas Postal Service will once again start on Monday 20 November. It is part of a nationwide scheme to raise money for scouting, and help local people cut down on the price of posting Christmas cards to their friends living close by. Post Boxes are made by the Scouts and are stationed inside various shops, with kind permission of the shop owners. This year you can find them in Saltash News, Pigletts, and The Bookshelf on Fore Street; and Spars at Mote Park, St Stephens Road, and New Road. Members of the public can put cards, addressed within Saltash only and money (25p a card) in the boxes. The last collection day will be Saturday 16th December, giving the Scouts a week to deliver the cards in time for the big day.
UPDATE ON ST BARNABAS HOSPITAL
The Minor Injuries Unit and the beds at St Barnabas Hospital have been closed for about a year now, with no immediate prospect of reopening. The NHS in Cornwall has set up a group to look at the future pattern of services in the town, with community representatives including Patients, League of Friends, and councillors. The next step will be for the NHS to undertake a formal public consultation about the future of St Barnabas. This will affect almost everyone living in Saltash and nearby so it is important that local people continue to stay informed and get involved. There are opportunities to become members of the Friends of St Barnabas, and to join the patient participation groups at Saltash surgeries. The Friends can also be supported at their Christmas Fair held on Saturday 24 November from 10am12 noon at the St Barnabas Hospital Day Centre, Higher Port View.
DON’t MISS THE POLICE AREA CHOIR
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If you are quick you may just catch an amazing musical evening with the Plymouth Area Police Choir at Saltash Wesley Church, Glebe Avenue on Friday October 27 at 7pm. The 40 strong choir formed in 1972 consists of serving Police Officers, retired officers, special Constables, Police staff and members with no affiliation who have a proven musical ability. Musical Director Brian Gerry said: “We are really looking forward to performing for the Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation once again, and we are delighted to sing many familiar songs at the concert, including songs from the movies and shows”. As usual there will be gifted supporting guest artists. Concert organiser, Sue Hooper, announced: “The Foundation trustees are thrilled to welcome back the Plymouth Area Police Choir once again; we have many friends, past and present within the choir and musically go back many years.” The Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation has provided many thousands of pounds to young people over the past 17 years to aid them in their performing arts studies and purchasing instruments. The Trust was founded by Sue Hooper in aid and support of the promotion and education of Music, Drama and the Performing arts in all their disciplines. Tickets cost £7 each and are available from Sue Hooper telephone 01752 843073 – email suehcf@ msn.com - also at Piglets and Saltash News, both in Fore Street. Proceeds in aid of the Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation – www.suehcf.org.uk
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saltash.net School Report
STUDENT
REPORTERS
By Isobel Whittam
Little Shop of Horrors Our last production, Madagascar Jr. went off with a bang. All the students involved (primary and secondary) enjoyed it and so did the audience. But as winter draws closer an exciting new production is in development. We are proud to announce that saltash.net’s next performance will be ‘Little Shop of Horrors’. The show is a comedy horror, which includes plenty of fun songs. Older readers may recall the great movie version which starred Steve Martin and Rick Moranis. It is about a shy flower shop assistant who comes across a plant which only feeds on human blood or flesh. With an intriguing story line and fun, memorable songs, Little Shop of Horrors is a fun musical for all. Rehearsals are well under way, and reports suggest
the production is coming on nicely. Rehearsals are twice a week after school and the cast and large chorus are all very enthusiastic. Everyone is enjoying meeting new people and sharing their love of musical theatre. The cast ranges from year 7 to 12, including familiar faces from previous productions. In an imaginative bit of staging, the cast will be spilt in two, with one half performing on the Tuesday and Wednesday and the other half performing on the Thursday and Friday. The ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ production will be shown just before February half-term. The cast are all working very hard and are excited for the performance week. Watch this space for more information and dates coming soon.
By Corlissa Waites, Isobel Whittam and Jasmine Sutton
Growth Mindset
Teaching and learning at saltash.net never stand still! This term students have begun to see a range of new wall displays introducing the importance of having a good mentality about themselves and their potential- a “Growth Mindset”. Teachers in all lessons have been adapting their language and teaching styles to encourage students to think about growing their abilities that with hard work and practice, rather than believing they have fixed talents given out at birth.
Teachers will also coach each other in the “Growth Mindset” philosophy, with the aim of making all students show the 3 P’s- Perseverance, Passion and Pride. So far, the new displays have attracted a lot of attention. “The posters really stand out and make you think about what you can do”, said one Y9 student. “I think it’s right that we can all get better at something if we work hard at it”, said another.
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New School Uniform As some of you may already know, Ms Littledyke (Head Teacher) has made changes to improve the school’s pride in presentation. This includes the new school uniform. Previously the uniform consisted of a blue polo shirt, black trousers or skirt and a black jumper with the school logo embroidered on it. Then last Easter students were given 4 options, option 1 was to keep the original uniform, and then options 2, 3 and 4 were new designs for the school uniform. The majority of students chose option 2, consisting of a pale blue
shirt, black trousers or skirt, a tie and a blazer with the school logo embroidered on the pocket. Students feel that the new uniform makes them feel smarter and have said it is comfortable. Many students say that they think that it is a great improvement and that they love the new change. Some parents even emailed in to say how smart they thought the new uniform looked. This change seems to be a great success and now we are excited to see how pride in presentation will help improve our work.
Student Reporters: Corlissa Waites, Jasmine Sutton, Charlotte Bonney, India Colton, Rosie-May Smith, Isobel Whittam, Trinity James, and Olivia Sissons. Editorial Coordinator: Isobel Whittam.
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ELECTION NEWS Last month Love Saltash published a story about Sheila Lennox-Boyd as part of a series on getting to know about the four Cornwall Councillors who are representing Saltash at a regional level. As Sheila is also standing for election to the Saltash Town Council for the vacant Saltash South Ward seat, decided on October 26, we thought
readers might like to know a little bit about the backgrounds of the other two candidates. All three candidates are from that remarkable bunch of women in the town who give so much time and energy to improving the lives of others, so for one reason or another, they are all deserving of your vote.
HELEN HARRINGTON Helen Harrington, standing as an Independent Candidate, has lived in Saltash for the past seventeen years. She has two children, her younger daughter now being in her final year of university training, an accolade which Helen is very proud of and contributes to the excellent support she received at saltash.net and Bishop Cornish Primary School. Helen ran a job club in Saltash Guildhall and was responsible for frontline jobcentre delivery at Saltash, Looe and Liskeard. She has worked for the last three years as a medical receptionist in the NHS, and regularly volunteers for Help 4 Heroes and has supported young people through the ‘Open Door’ Scheme run by Cornwall County Council . For the last two years Helen has been campaigning for anti-climb barriers to be installed on the Tamar Bridge, and a petition she began in May on change. org has received over 2200 signatures. The trauma of suicide can also be felt by passers-by, users of
the water, and the emergency services who have been caught up in so many of these tragedies. She is also campaigning to reduce waiting lists for patients suffering from mental health issues, and wants to make sure Saltash receives sufficient funding to counter this national problem. Helen is very supportive of the diverse range of community events held in Saltash, calling the forthcoming Christmas Festival one of the main highlights of her Christmas calendar. She is also committed to maintaining and preserving the areas of green space around Saltash, including Coombe Woods, as a legacy for future generations to enjoy. As a woman who has had to balance a family budget, Helen says, “I am very much aware of the financial difficulties facing many local families and will be wanting to ensure that any town council spending will be as cost effective as possible and in the best interests of the community.”
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SARAH MARTIN Sarah Martin is the Lib Dem candidate standing for the third time to get onto the Saltash Town Council. She is originally from Devon but has lived in Saltash for quite some years now. She has two young children who are both now in primary school at St Stephens CP School. She has been volunteering in the town since having her first child at a ripe old age! She led the Breastfeeding Peer Support group, providing support for Mums and delivered workshops on feeding for the Children’s Centre. She was also on the Advisory Board as a parent representative at the time. Currently she is media secretary on the Saltash Regatta committee and secretary of the Youngstagers Youth Theatre Group, who are proudly up for two awards this year from Cornwall Drama Association for their production of Peter Pan! Sarah has been attending full council and planning council meetings now since the local elections in May. She brings to the table expertise from years in There are 16 Saltash Town Councillors: four for each ward. Saltash North Ward, Saltash South Ward, Saltash East Ward, Saltash West Ward. The councillors are elected every four years. To stand as a Town Councillor you have to be over 18 and usually have to work or live in Saltash. Councillors are not paid, although they can claim a small
the NHS working a lot on reputation management; the Health Service is well and truly in her blood and she believes we need to make sure those services are protected as much as possible. She is keen that the youth in Saltash continue to get access to the services they need and that places like The Core continue to offer the mental health support they currently do. Sarah said, “Amenities in Saltash are constantly on people’s agenda, as well as the nitty gritty of everyday life – parking, anti-social behaviour, the work of the police and PCSOs, or just making sure paths and pavements are clear. Keeping an eye on costs is going to become ever important moving forward as more and more is devolved from Cornwall Council to Saltash. There is a need to make sure all of that is sustainable. I hope the people of Saltash see competence in me; and the integrity and drive to get the job done – whatever that job throws at me – the challenges, warts and all!” allowance for phone calls and stationery. To be able to vote your name must appear on the electoral register. In 2014 the way for people to register to vote changed to Individual Electoral Registration. Electoral registration can now be done online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.or by calling 0300 1231115 to request a paper form.
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HERITAGE NEWS
Charity Revival: Ra Article by Rose Bonner
On Saturday 30th September, the Saltash Heritage took part in the ‘Raising the Standard’ project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and the South West Museums Partnership. The charity, Toc H was founded by Reverend “Tubby” Clayton in WW1 and remarkably still continues to help the community today. The Saltash branch was formed in 1933 and the Burraton branch was formed in 1955, aiming to provide cooperative social service to help others within the community. Fifteen banners and flags were selected in Devon
and Cornwall due to their frail condition, to receive urgent professional conservation to ensure the banners are safe to be displayed. Fortunately, two Toc H banners from the Saltash Heritage collection were selected for conservation and the Museum has been involved in running events to increase the awareness of these banners. The recent event entailed the Mayor of Saltash, Cllr Mrs Jean Dent and her consort unveiling the two newly conserved banners assisted by Phil Rundle and Mel Coombe, two Toc H members from the old Saltash and Burraton branches of the movement.
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ising the Standard In fact, Mel Coombe used to visit Saltash Toc H by the Saltash Coop in 1946, before the Burraton Toc H started. Soon after, he joined the Burraton Toc H in 1948, meeting on a Tuesday evening. Young visitors enjoyed designing and making their own banners which were then displayed around the museum which connected the youth and helped to make them aware of the foundations of Toc H. A whole group of young cubs from a Saltash Scout group also joined in the fun. All together 30 young Essayans made their own
banners, which will be put on display in the museum next year. The two Toc H banners will also be put on display in next year’s exhibition along with stories and photographs about the movement. These banners hold many inspiring stories of local people and the work done by the Toc H movement, since its inception in Belgium in 1915. It is undeniable to say that a great deal of laughter and noises pervaded the museum all day as the youngsters paraded their banners.
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Use it or lose it. Recently my corner shop closed for good, completely suddenly, and in my mind totally unexpectedly. My Mum used to complain that the price of milk – the most run out of item in our household – was so much higher than what she spent at her local supermarket.
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My Mum is very organised – she never runs out of milk. Our household with its stream of babies and milk glugging, cereal stuffing teenagers does – on a regular basis. And the loss of the corner shop is already costing us dear – which teenager can be bribed to make the 15 minute walk up the hill to the next shop is causing a stream of bickering! However the real cost is that the young family who tried so hard to stay open all hours and serve local customers with little thanks have given up and moved on somewhere else. I didn’t get a chance to say thank you and how much I appreciated all their efforts. So for all of you who know an independent shop owner, whether you pop in regularly or not, please take this as a nudge to remind them how valuable their efforts are. And in my humble opinion (sorry Mum!), definitely worth the extra pennies on two litres of milk!
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Christmas Carols Mary Newman’s Cottage Sunday 10th December 3pm start
The Cottage is traditionally decorated and has a beautiful open fire Mulled wine & Mince Pies Join in and sing along to the musicians playing your favourite festive carols
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Patricia Ann’s Soft Furnishings Warm colours for Autumn into Winter Take a tip from nature with the warm colours of russet
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ARTs NEWS
LOCAL Author:
SHARYN BURNETT “Having a book inside oneself”, is something you
Wood, a renowned
hear from time to time, yet few of us realise just
archaeologist living
how difficult it is to get the book out!
and working in South
Sharyn Burnett has just published her very first
Cornwall, I started
novel, after more than a year of intensive work
to imagine a story
and study.
based on two sisters
“Despite doing a degree in English Literature and
who
Language as a mature student, I had no real desire
surname and who
to become an author”, explained Sharyn, who has
may have been part
just spent the last six years extensively renovating
of a long history of
her beautiful home on Lower Fore Street.
alternative spiritual
“However, on discovering a website by Jacqui
practices in the area that Jacqui was excavating.”
Sharyn Burnett
shared
my
“Saveock Water” is both part of the title of Sharyn’s book and the name of the excavation site. For
a
first-time
novelist,
Sharyn
writes
empathetically, allowing us an intimate view of her characters’ thought processes, even when they spiral into destructive and tragic behaviour. The action is rooted in the peculiarities of a Victorian Cornwall, already experiencing industrial decline, and focuses on the superstitions and fears resulting from the trauma of living in such a difficult time; emotions that Burnett identifies in a strikingly contemporary way. The book is published by Austin Macauley and is available to buy online via their website under the category historical fiction. It can also be purchased in hardback or paperback from Amazon and Waterstones.
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KALAN GWAV Roger Smith, Guardian of the Apple
Thanksgiving for the harvest, before the darker days of winter set in, has always been a time of celebration in rural communities. The ancient Celts celebrated Samhain at this time, which was translated into the Cornish dialect as Kalan Gwav. Kalan Gwav means “first day of winter”, and in Cornwall it grew in to a harvest feast featuring apples. Allen apples were polished until they shone and given as tokens of good luck to family and friends. Upholding these traditions, the Saltash Kalan
Gwav Festival features apples, music, scarecrows and fireworks, and is an opportunity for the whole town to come together to celebrate our heritage, our community, and the start of winter. There will be plenty of stalls and bouncy castles on Warfelton Field, great stomping live music for the whole family, wassailing and fireworks. The band Captain Ewan’s Boneyard will finish off the event in grand style with a ‘Cider Stomp’ concert in Saltash United Football Club.
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL: This event is being organised by volunteers from Girlguiding Saltash and Saltash United Football Club. Here’s how you can help: Create a Scarecrow Entry is free. Make sure your scarecrow is standing proudly in front of your house between Oct 28 and Nov 1, when the judging takes place. The top five will be moved to Warfelton Green on November 4. Enter the Apple Bake-off Entry is free. Bring your apple cakes, preserves
and pies to the marquee on Warfelton Field between 2pm and 3pm on November 4 for judging. (No need to submit an entry form in advance.) Make a noise at the Wassail, 5pm Bring something to make a loud noise and help the Guardian of the Apple ward off evil spirits Buy a ticket for the Cider Stomp gig with Captain Ewan’s Boneyard, 8pm £3 on the night, or £2 in advance from: bit.ly/ciderstomp
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YOUTH VOICE
Matthew, Max and Amber, members of the Saltash Town Band
MUSICAL OPPORTUNITIES A’PLENTY FOR SALTASH YOUTH It has been a musical month for the youth of Saltash with lots of opportunities to share their talents. The Saltash Town Band travelled to Cheltenham recently to compete in the By Rose Bonner, National Brass Band Secretary of Saltash Championships of Town Youth Council Great Britain for the and graduate first time since 2001. of saltash.net The local band were community school. delighted to have been given this opportunity when they came second in the West of England Brass Band Championships
and were given the invitation in March. Remarkably, the band came 12th out of the 19 other bands competing, and they are extremely proud of their achievements, especially of their eight young members who are under 18. Amber and Max were taking part in their first contest and Matthew was awarded a cornet for being the youngest cornet player (10 Years old) competing in the fourth section. The Saltash Town Band would like to thank everyone who had helped with the six months of fundraising and the true commitment of the players and their families to putting in so many extra hours rehearsing. They also would like to thank The Cardinals Hatt, The Queens Head and The Weary Friar for the use of their facilities and for being so accommodating.
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However, there is no time to rest as Trumpet player talented, young xylophonist, Callum the band will be competing at the Matthew Wilton didn’t fail to stun the audience South West Brass Band Associations with his lightning speed hands. I was Annual Championships in November also proud to have played the piano along with their Training Band, and as at the concert. of January 2018 they are promoted to Moreover, continuing the activities of the Third Section. the youth of Saltash, the chairs of the Talking of bands, The Camborne Youth Saltash Town Youth Council, Camille Brass Band recently ventured to Saltash to play for Smith and Ffion Stanton have initiated the first the Last Night of the Proms, raising money for the youth panel to run alongside the current council. local youth based charity, the Sue Hooper Charitable It aims to give the young people aged 10-18 of Foundation. This will now be their 7th occasion of Saltash a chance to come together and become coming to Saltash to support the charity. the youth voice platform for the town. The evening was an array of band music, singing The first meeting was on Tuesday 17th October and laughter as the band played patriotic songs at Livewire Youth Project from 4:30pm till 6pm. such as ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ and ‘Fantasia If you would like to get involved, please email on British Sea Songs’. Also, the amazingly Camille Smith at camille.smith@ypc.org.uk.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Ballaré students set up shop at the studio
BALLeT ON TWO SALTASH Students RAISE MONEY FO Following the resounding success of their summer dance show ‘Beauty & The Beast’, Ballaré School of Performing Arts students hatched a clever plan to raise money for a cause close to all their hearts… Echoing the Saltash dance school’s caring and nurturing values, several children manned a stall for hours on end selling show posters to family and friends to raise nearly £300 for Anno’s Africa ‘Ballet in the Slums’ charity. As one student stated: “We are all very lucky to be able to come here to beautiful studios, with mirrors and barres and the same floors that professional dancers use! We have the shoes and clothes we need, as well
as costumes for shows like the one we’ve just had at The House Theatre at Plymouth University. We wanted to do something to help children who aren’t as fortunate as us”. The money raised will go directly to help equip Kenya’s first dedicated young people’s dance space with barres and mirrors. Specialist flooring has already been donated to the charity project by Harlequin – the same safety-conscious sprung surface that can be found in Ballaré’s purposebuilt studios at Moorlands Industrial Estate (above right). It is all a welcome contrast for the young Kenyan dancers, who had previously been practising ballet on rough concrete floors in
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The Ballaré Dance studio
OOR ‘BALLEt CONTINENTS: IN THE SlUMS’ CHARITY buildings with access via open sewers. Ballaré Principal Laura Fleet (see below, second from back right with some of the Beauty & The Beast cast) is understandably proud of her students’ thoughtful actions: “Whilst we are all about high
standards and promoting excellence at Ballaré, a central thread running through everything we do is our nurturing and caring ethos… It is visible in our teaching staff across all our disciplines, to maximise potential and create the optimum environment for effective and happy learning. I am not at all surprised that this core Ballaré value is evident in our lovely students too!” To find out more about the Ballet in the Slums charity, see www.annosafrica.org.uk. For further information about Ballaré School of Performing Arts, take a look at their Facebook page, email ballaredance@hotmail.co.uk or call 07982 637914.
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U3A voice
NEW YEAR, NEW FACES Another year is underway for Saltash U3A. At the annual general meeting on September 10 new members were welcomed and the Committee were pleased to welcome four new additions to their number. Fresh blood is always welcome, bringing new ideas and views. Whilst some groups have continued to meet throughout the summer others have had a welcome break. Now all are active again and a welcome was extended to a new Guitar group – ‘Strummers’ to be run by Mick Wilson. Initial response saw 15 members interested in joining. So a new band may be launching itself on Saltash! The Striders walking group finally went on their Exmoor trip over four days, which has been in planning by Roger Fursier for a year. Whilst the weather could have been a little kinder, they had a good, albeit tiring, time.
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
Meanwhile the Roamers plus walking group travelled to Dittisham, crossed the Dart by ferry and had an interesting walk around Greenway. Whilst it was a mixed group, this photo opportunity couldn’t be missed! The Gardening group continued their varied programme with a visit to Trerice. Although relatively local, many members had never visited this enchanting house. An informative talk was given regarding the construction of the Knot garden and a volunteer Steward explained with incredible knowledge, the history of the house. Most of the group were determined to return in March/April to see the brilliant red tulips, in the Knot garden, in full bloom. There is an excellent programme of talks and activities ahead. So, if you haven’t thought of the U3A before – do give it a try.
development of friendships and the exploration of ideas to enrich the quality of life in the Third Age. 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday November 9 Talk with Yvonne Oram Women during WW1 Thursday December 14 Christmas Social with the Committee Thursday January 11th Talk with Simon Bell ‘Three Murders & a Suicide’ Thursday February 8th Talk with James Lynes Dame Vera Lynn
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CHURCH NEWS
Saltash Baptist takes its message outside the doors of the church
of God’s creation together, Becky Crump of Saltash it was evident that we Baptist Church recently made such a difference; enjoyed taking a group of seeing the smiling faces as enthusiastic children on the children sang, chatted an adventure guaranteed and gave out bookmarks to make Sunday mornings and chocolates! They had come alive. put their mark on the book She explained, “On a lovely Joe Parkman and Moses Crump, sunny morning a few weeks with resident Bob Petts marks by colouring them in themselves, but managed ago, we were treated to an awesome dramatic re-enactment of Luke to keep their hands off the chocolate long enough 5:1-11 down at Saltash Waterside. Four great for it to be given out to the residents! Fisher-folk aka Alex, Mark, Adam & Sam from Becky explained that they brought along a prayer Saltash Baptist Church (SBC) acted out the story tree and had several requests for prayer. They felt of Jesus calling his disciples, for the children and very warmly welcomed by everyone at Rowan passers-by to watch. Following this the children House, and have been asked back. They plan to enjoyed playing some games fishing for disciples visit again very soon. and had a little prayer where they each chose a Saltash Baptist Church have a thriving Sunday School called “Good News Adventure” and friend they would like to bring to church. Becky continued, “In response to God’s calling, we welcome any new families to the service which journeyed up the hill for our second adventure begins at 10:30am on a Sunday Morning. Check to visit the residents of Rowan House Residential out their Facebook page - Saltash Baptist Church Home. Bringing some of the oldest and youngest for more info.
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CHARITY NEWS
SALTASH SHIRTS REACH AS FAR AWAY AS KENYA! Wear A Sports Shirt Day is a not for profit venture run by Julian Chenery who grew up in Saltash and still maintains strong links with the town. Julian attended Longstone Infant School, Saltash Junior School & Saltash Comprehensive School and was one of the founders of Saltash football team St Stephens Borough who play in the East Cornwall Premier League. Since the start of the 2013 football season he has run the Wear a Sports Shirt Day project collecting old football kits and other sports kits for kids in Africa. Kit is donated via several UK based charities - Kit Aid, Kits4Causes, The Thembalethu Foundation (Zimbabwe) for football, and SOS Kit for rugby. Julian also sources kit himself to send directly to various sports groups. These include the African Bible University in Uganda and the Wire Soccer Academy in Kenya which explains why these youngsters in our photo are proudly wearing saltash.net polo shirts. Julian has now expanded his collecting activities to
include school uniforms which primarily go to the Folkestone based Operation Sunshine, as well as other charities such as Bags of Hope in Kenya, The Brikama Schools Project (Gambia), The Seeway Trust and The UBUNTU Project (Uganda). Julian uses various social media platforms to appeal for any old uniforms once the football season, and school year finish and then arranges to collect it from the kind people who donate. This year, with both saltash.net and Callington Community College changing uniforms there was an amazing response from parents at both schools. As Julian no longer lives in Saltash he was extremely grateful to both Danielle Frith of Truly Scrumptious in Saltash and Adam Speare of Adam’s Barber Shop in Callington who both offered their businesses as collection points. Julian will also be collecting at the Saltash Legends Charity Match on Christmas Eve in aid of Kits4Causes. If you are a sponsor, a match official or someone who would like to help at this Saltash Legends annual and renowned event in the football calendar please get in touch with Sam Borthwick, Adam Stiff, Will Swales, Stuart Fort or Julian Chenery on Facebook.
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THE CORE
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DON’t FORGET THE CAFE @ THE CORE!
The Cafe @ The Core is a not for profit fundraising cafe, contributing to The Core Youth Project, providing services for the young people of Saltash. Located behind Cornwall College, opposite the Flying Start Nursery, the Cafe @ The Core offers a range of healthy and not-so-healthy sweet and savoury foods for everyone to enjoy. From all day breakfasts, to three egg omelettes, from burgers to paninis, there’s so much on offer at the cafe,
as well as a range of salads, sandwiches and snacks to keep all ages happy. For young people and students, the cafe also offers a 10% discount scheme. Snack on a sandwich, slurp on a smoothie or fill up on a fried breakfast, knowing that your money is going directly to the youth of Saltash, encouraging and supporting them with advice, information, a safe space and lots of great activities throughout the week to keep them occupied. The Cafe @ The Core is open Mondays 8.30am to 3pm (with the Youth Cafe running 3pm - 5pm), Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8.30am to 2pm, Thursdays 8.30am to 5pm and Fridays 8.30am to 2pm. For more information please contact Charlotte or Tina on 01752 843176.
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GIG NEWS Junior Squad
YOUNG ROWERS FINISH THE SEASON IN STYLE As well as boasting the top ladies crew on the only one to field three crews. The young C crew had circuit, Saltash based Caradon gig club have been their first taste of big competition, the B crew were enjoying great success with their youth section eighth, the highest placing for a B team, and the A crew won the title, finishing a huge 41 seconds in this season. Like the ladies, the junior squad have been unbeaten front of second place Rame. at local regattas this season using a squad system Caradon Gig Club’s success has not gone unnoticed with a different line up at every regatta. This year and they are tremendously excited to have been the club had a welcome injection of new rowers nominated for the 2017 Cornwall Sports Awards. following a learn to row course, Under 16s A Crew They find out if they have won the club of the year category on advertised at local schools and on November 3, after we have gone social media - this led the squad to press, but they can be assured to become bigger than ever, often that the well wishes of the town fielding over 20 rowers at training will have gone with them to the sessions and events. glittering event at the Headland The club are grateful to be Hotel in Newquay. supported by local gym ‘Jacks If you know of a young person, Gym’ who enable the young in school years 7-11, who is enthusiastic to get rowers to be kitted out in style at events. The club sent two crews to the under 14s involved, the club takes a break from the water championship in July, finishing in fourth place and over the winter and starts again at Easter. Keep an eye on the club Facebook page or go to www. just missing out on a spot in the final. At the Under 16s championships the club was the caradongigclub.com for more information.
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CHARITY NEWS Charlotte with mum Michelle
SUPPORT MEANS SO MUCH TO SALTASH MUM AND DAUGHTER
CHARITY NEWS Saltash Rugby Club hosted a spectacular fundraising event on September 22, organised by mother and daughter Michelle Morritt and Charlotte Barriball. An evening of glamour and dancing made the most of the Rugby Club’s excellent facilities, and 15 stalls helped attendees get out their wallets to support a worthy cause. The stalls sold everything from fashion, crafts, homemade gifts, books, pamper products, cakes and sweets, and many locals and friends and family of Charlotte came out to join in the fun. Three charities dear to Charlotte’s heart were supported with a total of £1002.39 raised for Maddi’s Butterflies, the Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund and Torbay Holiday Helpers Network. All the monies raised will go towards improving the quality of respite care for children and young adults on their cancer journeys. Charlotte singled out these three as they had provided care for her and helped her deal with the many issues facing a young person who has been diagnosed with cancer. The timing of the fundraising event was particularly poignant as Charlotte took her final chemotherapy tablet the following day, marking the end of her two-and-a-half-year treatment journey. Charlotte showed great resilience throughout her treatment raising a total to date of £9610.14. She has handed over a cheque for £2428.50 to Dr Wimalendra, her own Oncology Consultant, which will be used to provide equipment for an
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Oncology room to help children and young adults cope with regular stays in hospital. Charlotte herself has had many of these stays and knows how important it is to have the right resources around you at these times. Charlotte has also raised money for Little Princess who provide wigs, and Tanya’s Courage Trust and DCCS who offer teen and child support. Charlotte will continue to raise awareness and funds for Children and Young Adult Cancer Support as she now recovers and builds her strength back up to normal. The final word on this remarkable young person and the journey she and her family have gone through goes to mum, Michelle, who says, “I would like to thank all the medical teams at Bristol and Derriford. Their knowledge and expertise in oncology is second to none and the care they gave Charlotte will remain with me for life. And I’m indebted to all our family and friends and those amazing charities who supported us over the last two and a half years. Charlotte is such a strong young lady and now deserves all the happiness and luck on her new journey. We couldn’t have got through without you.” Michelle has suggested that If you would like to support Charlotte and any of the cancer charities who supported her, please contact Michelle directly on michellemorritt@yahoo.com and she can put you in touch.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY Pictures courtesy of Saltash Heritage Museum
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Saltash once again pays tribute to the many men and women who have lost their lives in conflict with a two-minute silence on November 11 and the Annual Remembrance Service and Parade on Sunday November 12. Young reporter Rose Bonner shares her own personal take on her home town’s reverence to those countless heroes that were lost. “Saltash is one of the unique towns in the country that has its own memorial Peace Garden, ideally situated outside the Saltash Guildhall and the ancient St Nicholas and St Faith Church. The Memorial Peace Garden at Alexandra Square
Green was officially opened on Sunday 22 November by Barry Brooking. It was commissioned by former Mayor Sue Hooper and remains in the ownership of the Saltash Town Council. The Peace Garden, with its abundance of floral tributes within the flower beds, mainly in the Saltash town colours of red, yellow, white and blue has proved to be a great asset for the community and visitors alike. The memorial seating area welcomes hundreds of people to sit and reflect on not only their daily lives, but in remembering their loved ones. In the garden, the granite memorial plaque
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MEMBER THEM depicts remembrance words with sincerity: “remembering all those who have lost their lives in war and conflict” I, like all my peers, of course do not remember the years of conflict in both world wars, however, we all hear stories of our beloved ancestors who lost their lives or were willing to lose their lives fighting for their country and for ultimate peace. My great, great Uncles, Percy England and Ernest Tout were killed in World War Two whilst serving in His Majesty’s Royal Navy, on HMS Jaguar. The Jaguar was sunk off Sidi Barrani in the Mediterranean on 26 March 1942 and was destroyed by a German U-boat. Their names are now engraved on the war memorial on Plymouth Hoe. 75 years on there are still Tout and England families living in Saltash who remember their bravery along with so many others during such
tragic conflict in warfare.” This year the Saltash & District Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance will be held on October 28 at 7pm at Saltash Wesley Church. The Mayor and her Consort will also attend the Federation of Plymouth and District Ex Services Associations Remembrance Festival at Plymouth Pavilions on November 10 at 7.30pm. The two-minute silence will be held outside Brunel Inn on Fore Street on November 11 at 11am. On Sunday 12 November there will be the Annual Remembrance Service and Parade starting at 2pm at Saltash Wesley Church, followed by wreath laying at St Nicholas and St Faith War Memorial.
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FLOOD
Grunge-groove riff-meisters Flood have been treating local live music fans’ ears to a steady flow of quality original blues-rock material since they formed in 2013. Here, guitarist and vocalist Ian Lightley offers an insight into being a part-time but uncompromisingly passionate musician…
never really left me (although in my forties I no longer have photocopies of his face as wallpaper on my bedroom wall). As well as being transfixed by the sounds he made, I became equally fascinated by how they were recorded - and so it was that my mum allowed me to cover every inch of wall space in the spare room with egg boxes.
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WRITING AND PLAYING
I fell in love with music (and electric guitar in particular) when I first heard Jimi Hendrix through my dad’s car stereo when I was 16. This sparked off an obsession that has
I’ve never been all that interested in playing other people’s music, or at least in trying to replicate songs precisely, which is why I write –
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UNION inn SALTASH WATERSIDE 01752 844770
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. Facebook “f ” Logo
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MUSIC SCENE and write – and write… Being an ‘originals band’ brings its own challenges, particularly playing in the local area, as the majority of pubs and (pub-goers) – not unreasonably – like to pitch up and listen to songs they know and love. Where the Union Inn is concerned, we’ve overcome that problem by playing there continuously for 4 years, brow-beating the locals into submission… occasionally someone even sings along.
RECORDING The beauty of making music in 2017 is that you don’t need to be ‘signed’ to publish music - the technology to record, distribute and promote is all at our fingertips. The idea that most musicians carry around of someday ‘making it’ is slowly disappearing; I’m not sure I even know what this ever meant anyway! For us, it’s the joy of coming together and making something
new that nobody has ever heard before. Being an only child may explain my longstanding drive to play lots of instruments no Jackson five option for me! Our drummer Mark has that same compulsion – we’ve learned a lot from each other and we keep on pushing up the quality each time we record.
FITTING IT ALL IN Bass-player Tom and I both have two children each (though his are closer to the hands-on end of the age spectrum than my two), and we all have jobs with long hours, yet despite the perpetual feeling of tiredness, the lack of time or space, we have kept things moving. We get a lot of encouragement and support from our families and fans (cough) but the real reason we find the time, is because it’s what we all do. It’s who we are. Flood’s eponymous first album (2015) is available online, as well as a string of live tracks and demos on Soundcloud, and their Focus on the Dirty single, which was released earlier this year. A follow-up single is due out soon and work has started on their new album. Find out more, including upcoming gigs, at www.floodband.uk and on Facebook and Twitter (@floodbanduk)
NOVEMBER Live Music from 9pm Fri 3 Sat 4 Tues 7 Fri 10 Sat 11 Tues 14 Wed 15
Red House Memphis Martin Dale Hottentot Figs The Penguins Jazz Trio Open Mic Night
Fri 17 Sat 18 Tues 21 Fri 24 Sat 25 Tues 28
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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON LOCALLY MONDAY 30 OCTOBER 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. Every Monday | Saltash Children’s Centre, Callington Road | 9.30am - 11.30am | Free | INFO Julia Donnell 07767 111867 or 01872 302411 Scrabble Club Saltash Library plays host to a Scrabble club and adult colouring club. All welcome. Saltash Library, Callington Road | 1.30pm - 3.30pm Scrabble | 3.30pm - 5pm Colouring | Free | INFO 01579 341540 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 | 7pm - 9pm | INFO 01208 73183
Tuesday 31 OCTOBER Dementia Drop In Cafe If you are living with dementia or have been effected by dementia then drop in for a chat and a cup of tea and a piece of cake and find out what services and activities are available in the area. All welcome. Every Tuesday | Community Market, 4 Fore Street | 10am - 2pm | Free | INFO info@dementiaPL12.uk www.dementiaPL12.uk
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Kit Hill Volunteer Day East Holmbush Mine. Clearing around the remaining mine buildings and replacing fence posts around the audit entrance. Tools supplied. Please wear old clothes and strong boots. Please bring food and a drink, but a hot drink and biscuits will be supplied. Meet in car park, Kit Hill | 10am - 3pm | Free | INFO jheskett@cormacltd.co.uk or call 07973 813843 Saltash Kernow Short Mat Bowling Club Go and join the Saltash Kernow Mat Bowling Club on 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 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 Badminton Club A local facility in Saltash - casual, non league friendly club. Vacancies for players. 7pm - 9pm | INFO John: text 07981 363346 or phone 01752 843073
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WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER Making the Annual Christmas Flower Garland The gardeners will make the annual 60 foot long dried flower garland in the Great Hall of the House, and you’re welcome to come and watch. When the residents of Cotehele first hung a modest, floral Christmas display in the hall in the 1950s, little did they know how their simple decoration would turn into the magnificent and famous tradition it is today. The Cotehele garland is made up of between 20,000 and 40,000 flowers all grown and dried throughout the year on the estate. Until November 10 | Cotehele House | 11am - 4pm | Free, but normal admissions apply | INFO 01579 351346 press 0 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. Every Wednesday | Burraton Methodist Church | 7.15pm - 9.15pm | INFO Secretary Mrs Norma Spencer 01752 843108 normalee14@blueyonder.co.uk
Thursday 2 November Walking for Health Walking for Health offers a series of easier walks varying from 30 to 90 minute strolls. On each walk, there’s two fully trained walk leaders, giving all the support and encouragement you’ll need if you’re just starting out, or getting back into shape after an illness or operation. No need to book, just turn up. Every Thursday morning | Tamar Valley Centre, Drakewalls, nr Gunnislake | 10am | Free | INFO Tamar Valley AONB 01822 835030 cdancer@ tamarvalley.org.uk
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FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER 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 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 Play Rugby All Year Round Open to everyone 16+, ladies and beginners especially! Every Friday | Saltash Rugby Club, Moorlands Lane | 6pm | Free | INFO 02touch@saltashrfc.co.uk Saltash Heritage Local History Centre Opening The centre has qualified staff to assist you to research your own family history and all aspects of life in the Saltash area. 17 Lower Fore Street, PL12 6JQ | 7pm - 9pm | Free | INFO Mrs Lizzy Sharpe-Asprey secretary@saltashheritage.org.uk
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Fury and Dakesis Lost in the Dawn Tour UK metal stalwarts Fury and Dakesis will be teaming up for their ‘Lost in the Dawn’ Tour this November. Support to be confirmed. Livewire Youth Music | 7pm - 11pm | £TBC | INFO 01752 843570 RWindband Concert Band Rehearsals Symphonic wind band based in Saltash. For players over 16 years of age with sight reading ability of grade 6. Looking for percussion and brass players to join. Burraton Community Centre | 7.30pm - 9.30pm | INFO Mike Nottage 07779 063948 mike4sax@gmail.com
SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER 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.
Saltash Christmas Lights Switch On Saturday 2nd December Elliotts Store Lower Fore Street Come in and visit the museum
Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and take a step back in time
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Fore Street | 10am - 12pm | INFO 01752 844846 enquiries@saltash.gov.uk Table Top Sale Everyone welcome! Every first Saturday of the month, Burraton Methodist Church hold a table top sale. They also host an Easter Fair, a Summer Fair and Christmas Fair. Stalls, raffles, tea and coffee available. Burraton Methodist Church | 10am - 12pm | Tables £3 | INFO Thomas Arnold 01752 208235, mobile 07848 865684 or Carol Steed 01752 311752 Community Litter Pick Meet at the Leisure Centre for a monthly litter pick. Saltash Leisure Centre, Callington Road | 10am All That Glitters in Cotehele Gallery The winter exhibition is a coming together of regular and new artists to celebrate the festive period with shine and sparkle to illuminate the imagination. Until November 23 | The Gallery, Cotehele House | 11am - 4pm | Free, but normal admissions apply | INFO 01579 352724 Winter Craft Fair at Cotehele Join in the annual winter craft fair and enjoy some early shopping for Christmas. The fair features contemporary art and craft makers exhibiting and selling a selection of handmade and affordable gifts. Continues on the 5th | Cotehele House | 11am - 4pm | Free | INFO 01579 351346 press 0 Saltash Kalan Gwav 2017 After a HUGE success of the first Kalan Gwav last year, with over 4,000 people attending, the event will be returning to Walfelton Field for fireworks, market stalls, inflatables, live entertainment and a host of apple, Halloween and Bonfire Night activities. Don’t forget to join in with the Wassail! Walfelton Field | 4pm - 8pm | Free | INFO www.diverse-events.com
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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. Fortnightly on Saturdays | Community Market, Fore Street | 4.30pm - 6.30pm | Free | INFO www.dementiaPL12.uk Saltash Ladies Choir Joint concert at Burraton Methodist Church with the Saltash Ladies Choir and their guests Wyndham Singers from Cullumpton. Burraton Methodist Church | 7pm - 9pm | Tickets £5 | INFO Secretary Mrs Norma Spencer 01752 843108 normalee14@blueyonder.co.uk
MONDAY 6 NOVEMBER Meditation Mindfulness Classes in Saltash hosted by the Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Plymouth. Membership and discount classes available.
Mondays | The SHADO Centre | 7pm - 8.15pm | £6 incl refreshments | INFO meditationinplymouth.org
tuesday 7 november Saltash Floral Club - The Magic of Christmas The Saltash Floral Club invites you to a floral demonstration by Joan Trewin. Sales table and raffle. Admission includes mince pie and hot drink. Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 7.15pm | Admission £7 | INFO R Smith 290798
WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER Live at Home - Decaf at Burraton Church Everyone welcome to join in for good company, activities and fun. Fantastic volunteers experienced in supporting anyone living with dementia and their carers. Come along to access information and support and to join in with various social activities. Second and fourth Wednesday | Burraton Church | 2pm - 4pm | Free | INFO 01752 848728 www.mha.org.uk/liveathome Saltash Royal Naval Association Meetings are held every month, except August. Every second Wednesday | Saltash United Football Clubhouse | 8pm
thursday 9 november Mixed Blessings Rehearsal Mixed Blessings is a singing group. It was formed to let people who love to sing, but don’t think they’re really good enough, to get together to enjoy their St Stephens Church
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friday 10 november Annual Town Quiz The Saltash Scout Group Annual Town Quiz will be held for the 31st time, welcoming teams of six to get involved. Refreshments, soft drinks, etc available. Bring your own drinks if you wish. Funding the Scout Group and Children in Need. Saltash.net | 7.30pm - 10pm | £10 a team | INFO To book, contact Len Maddock lrmaddock22@ talktalk.net
Saturday 11 november Saltash Live at Home Coffee Morning Hosted in the foyer, there will be tea, coffee and home made biscuits served. Delicious selection of home made cakes, pastries, jams, marmalades and chutneys for sale, as well as a bric-a-brac stall. Come along and support Saltash Live at Home. Second Saturday of every month | Saltash Wesley Church | 10am - 12pm | INFO Sarah Clook 01752 848728 www.saltashlah.org.uk November Fair Handicrafts, cakes, festive tombola, new books, Christmas cards, diaries, stationery, hoopla, cards, bumper Christmas draw. Refreshments will be served throughout including light lunches. St Stephens Church | 10am - 2pm | Free | INFO Steven Hookway 07855 600241 ststephenschurchsaltash@hotmail.co.uk Armistice Day Two Minute Silence The Civic Party will stand with members of the
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WALK AND TALK A great way to meet new people, explore your area, improve health and it’s free! Walk and Talk Saltash is a walking group that meets every Monday in and around Saltash. This group, and the other Tamar Valley group are of ‘medium ability’ level, many of the walks being quite energetic and lasting over 1.5 hours over varying terrain. The group is a social walking group, with health and wellbeing in mind. Find out more at www.tamarvalley.org.uk/ explore/walking/walkandtalk
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6 November 10.30am - 1pm Meet at St Germans St Germans Station, PL12 5LU 13 November 10.30am - 1.00pm Seaton Valley OR Seaton to Keveral Manor Meet at Seaton Valley Car Park, PL11 3JT 20 November 10.30am - 12.30pm Antony House to Wilcove Meet at Torpoint Cemetery Car Park PL11 2QA 27 November 10.30am - 1pm Latchbrook and Trematon Ploughboy Inn, Liskeard Rd, Saltash, PL12 4HG
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1st November - 10.30am Meet at Luckett Village Car Park, to walk along the Discovery Trail to Horsebridge and Sydenham Damerel. (Can be muddy, fairly level walking) 8th November - 10am Meet at Gunnislake station to car share or 10.30am St Dominick Church Car Park, to walk along the St Dominick Heritage Trail to Ashton Lanes paths. (Some uneven surfaces, three stiles, three hills) 15th November - 9.55am Meet at Gunnislake station to car share or 10.20am at Peter Tavy Church to car share or 10.30am Peter Tavy Quarry, to walk along track paths and lanes to Stephen’s Grave, Wedlock and Godworthy. (Good paths and moorland walking, one stream to cross.) 22nd November - 10.30am (1.5 hours) Meet at Gunnislake Village Car Park, to walk along paths, Discovery Trail and lanes in the upper Tamar Valley. (Two uphill sections) 29th November - 10am (2.5 hours) Meet at Gunnislake Station to car share or 10.30am at Bere Ferrers Station, to walk along lanes and tracks to Weir Quay, returning along the riverside and through fields. (Two hills and four stiles)
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Saltash and District Royal British Legion for two minutes of silence. Brunel Inn, Fore Street | 11am Displaying the Annual Christmas Garland When the residents of Cotehele first hung a modest, floral Christmas display in the hall in the 1950s, little did they know how their simple decoration would turn into the magnificent and famous tradition it is today. The garland is complete, the log fire is burning - join in to admire this 60 foot long masterpiece in the Great Hall. Until 6 January | Cotehele House | 11am - 4pm | Free | INFO 01579 351346 press 0
Third Wednesday of the month | Just Be Coffee, Saltash Waterfront | 7pm - 9pm | Free | INFO Joanna tismrsm@gmail.com
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CAMEO Group (Come And Meet Each Other) Over 60’s group who meet every second Tuesday of the month. Come along and join us to make new friends, play quizzes and listen to interesting speakers. Every second Tuesday of the month | Wesley Church, Callington Road | 10am - 12pm | Sarah 01752 848728
Christmas Shopper Coach Trip to Bath Leaving from outside St Stephen’s Church at 8am and returning back to Saltash at approx 8.30pm. St Stephens Church | 8am - 8.30pm | £16 | INFO Steven Hookway 07855 600241 ststephenschurchsaltash@hotmail.co.uk
wednesday 15 november Secret Cotehele Tour and Lunch A behind-the-scenes tour of Cotehele House starting with a coffee and followed by a two course lunch. This is an in-depth tour of Cotehele House after it has closed for winter. You’ll meet the team as they give the house its annual deep clean, learn about conservation practices and peek behind closed doors. Morning coffee and lunch in the Barn Restaurant are included. Also on 16, 20, 21 November | Meet in the Barn Restaurant, Cotehele House | 10am - 1.30pm | £25 | INFO 01579 351346 press 0 Sewcial Knitwork Free social group for knitters and stitchers to gather together. Bring your latest project - don’t worry if you’re not an expert, everyone helps each other out. Donations for tea and coffee appreciated.
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saturday 18 november Course and Careers Advice Cornwall College Saltash is a small friendly campus sat in a suburban location, perfect if you live in Plymouth, South East or North Cornwall. At the Course and Careers Advice event, you can talk to tutors about a wide range of courses, tour the campus and see the facilities, meet current students and find out about student life, and find out about transport, finance and student support. Cornwall College | 10am - 12pm | Free | INFO www. cornwall.ac.uk Survival Training South West Survival will be running a 24 hour survival event to teach you the basics to survive. This will be a fun filled event cover the subjects of protection, location, water and food.
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Bush Farm, Pillaton | 10am - 10am | £50 per person, discount for large groups | INFO 07830 497130 www.southwestsurvival.co.uk Going Digital Photography Course - Explore Your Camera Part One Take an beginner’s digital camera photography course. 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. Booking essential. Cotehele House | 10am - 4pm | £85 | INFO 07546 231044 Community Litter Pick Meet at the Churchtown Farm for a monthly litter pick. Help to collect any rubbish left on the reserve. Please bring gloves - bags and pickers will be provided. Refreshments afterward. Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve | 11am - 1pm | INFO Jackie Austin 844666 austinjb@hotmail.co.uk
sunday 19 november Going Digital Photography Course - Explore Your Camera Part Two Take an advanced digital camera photography course. Follow up from part one, the beginner’s photography workshop, where you developed your skills. Now, cover more advanced camera settings, including photographing movement and action shots, shooting in RAW, different camera metering modes, bracketing for exposure and HDR. Booking essential. Cotehele House | 10am - 4pm | £85 | INFO 07546 231044
monday 20 november St Barnabas Hospital League of Friends AGM Annual General Meeting for the St Barnabas Hospital League of Friends. All members are invited to attend, which will be followed by a reception for members. St Barnabas Hospital (lower level) | 7.30pm | INFO stbarnabasfriends.org
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wednesday 22 november Royal British Legion Saltash and District Monthly and Annual General Meeting New members welcome, you don’t have to have served to be a member. Fourth Wednesday of the month | Saltash Town Football Club | 7.30pm - 9.30pm | INFO Tiny Lockwood 01752 218752 www.britishlegion.org.uk
friday 24 november Christmas Fair The St Barnabas Hospital League of Friends are hosting their annual Christmas Fair. St Barnabas Hospital Day Centre | 10am - 12pm | INFO stbarnabasfriends.org Christmas Shopping Event A wide range of products from a great selection of traders from across Cornwall and Devon including fundraising stalls. Refreshments available include hot pork rolls. Entertainment provided by the men of Ocean City Sound. St Stephens Church | 6.30pm - 9pm | Free | INFO Steven Hookway 07855 600241 ststephenschurchsaltash@hotmail.co.uk
saturday 25 november Introduction to Coppicing Hands-on practical course, based within a coppice
woodland on the outskirts of Callington. We will look at restoring a neglected and over stood coppice woodland. The course includes preparation of the work area, tool use and care, coppice restoration, working methods, material selection and storage. We will be discussing developing a coppice rotation, felling and processing, understanding density, layering and planting, pest control and coppicing for economic and wildlife benefit. All tools, equipment, tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Directions to woodland will be given when booking. Nr Callington | 9.30am - 4pm | £65 | INFO Phil Harwin 07971 768147 greenwood.music.plus@ gmail.com Autumn Serenade at Concert An evening of romantic music, song, piano, cello and spoken word. A concert in aid of the Saltash Community Flood Forum. Light refreshments and wine served complimentary. Saltash Guildhall | 7.30pm | Tickets £10, children under 14 £6 | INFO Sue Hooper MBE 01752 843073 or Norman Hutchings 01752 845987
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