OCTOBER 2017 7000 COPIES FREE
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Hello and welcome...
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SHOP LOCAL
...to the October edition of Love Saltash.
I’m always
Despite our best hopes last month, the
keeping an
weather proved to be more conducive to sitting
eye out for
indoors, and very sadly a few events had to be
new editorial
postponed or cut short.
content as I
Our thoughts go out to the organisers, and
walk round
we are sure that Cornish resolve and grit will
Saltash day to day, and it’s great fun bouncing
prevail, so we can see their return soon!
ideas off each other when I meet Karen
This month we hope you enjoy our offering of
regularly to plan forthcoming issues.
community stories, pictures and information,
So please do get in touch. We are interested in
ideally sitting outside enjoying an Indian
everything from finding lost pets (I never did
Summer, but at least with enough downtime to
find our cat Molly, but thank you so much to
put your feet up and flick through this edition.
everyone who helped to look!) to celebrating
Since we’ve been collaborating, I (Jenny) have
local people’s achievements.
had a little more time to enjoy my town with
Karen is consistently impressed by the
my family and friends in the knowledge that the
remarkable stories of innovation and creativity
magazine is on a stronger footing now and for
she comes across, and I am delighted to
the future.
continue to show off our town and its
More hands do make less work! And it’s very
inhabitants – proving time and again what a
satisfying to share the same community values
great bunch of Saltash folk you are!
with a small team of like-minded professionals.
Love Saltash is published by Cornerstone Vision in association with Backbone Media Editorial: Karen Pilkington & Jenny Lightley Design: Naomi Girdler Front Cover Illustration: Original artwork by Richard Allman, a founding member of Ashtorre Artists
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.
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Contents 6 - 7 In Brief
36 - 37 Youth Voice
8 - 9 Town Messenger
40 U3A News
11 Cornwall Chamber News
41 - 43 Art News
12 Community Enterprise PL12
44 Entertainment News
14 - 15 Community News
45 Essa Drama
16 - 17 Meet the Councillor
46 - 47 Junkyard Skatepark
18 - 19 Gig News
49 Nature News
20 Shop Local
52 The Core
25 Community News
53 Music Scene
27 Community News
54 Business Focus
34 - 35 Student News
56 - 66 Out and About
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IN BRIEF
SALTASH ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION (S.E.A) JOIN BOTTLE REFILL INITIATIVE
Saltash Environmental Action (S.E.A.) is launching an exciting new project this month! Saltash will be joining the Refill Cornwall initiative. Cafes, restaurants and businesses have agreed to refill, for free, reusable water bottles, so hopefully reducing the huge numbers of single use water bottles purchased, many of which end up in the sea or in our countryside. Look for the blue Refill Cornwall stickers in the windows of local cafes and businesses. The location of refill stations will also be loaded onto the Refill app so that the nearest station is easy to find. The launch will be on Saturday October 7 with a big event in Fore Street starting at 11am. Keep your eye on our Facebook page for details. SEA also hope to launch a reusable bottle with their logo on it, soon. A million single use bottles are bought worldwide daily! S.E.A is inviting you to do your bit to reduce this horrendous statistic.
PLANS FOR ALDI & MCDONALDS IN SALTASH
Media reports have revealed that there are plans for the construction of an Aldi store and McDonalds Drive Through restaurant on the Saltash Industrial Estate. Developers Quora are reported to have submitted a pre-planning application to Cornwall Council for a 1,725 square metre Aldi food store, two other retail units and the McDonalds fast food outlet on the former Sanford Suzuki site. The plans also include provision for 175 parking spaces. The site had previously received planning permission for a Tesco store, but the retailer announced last year that it was no longer proceeding with the development.
CORNWALL COLLEGE TAKES SALTASH STUDENTS TO SEAFOOD FESTIVAL A group of professional cookery students from Cornwall College in Saltash supported celebrity local chef, Jacque Marchell, at this year’s Plymouth Seafood Festival.
The festival, which took place on September 16 and 17 was back for its sixth year and brought the Barbican and Sutton Harbour alive with entertainment, activities and dishes to celebrate the city’s fantastic caught seafood. Professional cookery students, from Cornwall College Saltash, assisted a host of chefs as they helped with preparing, cleaning, cooking and demoing their culinary skills on the main stage. Level 3 professional cookery student, Amelia Burr, said it was only the first week back at college ‘and we are already working in industry with chefs helping me inspire to be the best.’ Chris Penk, team lead for professional cookery at the college said: “It was great to work with experts within the fish and shellfish industry. “Attending events like these really help to enhance the learning experience for our students. It supports our position as ambassadors for work experience with Plymouth City Council and enhances our reputation as one of the only gold accredited centres for fish and shellfish from Peoples First.”
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BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE WITH SALTASH.NET Saltash.net is proud to be a member of the
Indeed, students from saltash.net have achieved
recently expanded South East Cornwall Multi
so much over the past 12 months: whether it
Academy Regional Trust (SMART), alongside
be Year 7 students presenting to a high profile
two other local secondary schools and three
audience at the annual BETT (British Educational
primaries. Membership of SMART re-affirms
Training and Technology) Conference in London;
saltash.net’s commitment to innovative and
the fantastic whole school performances of Billy
exciting forms of learning, creating SMART
Elliot, or the impressive list of sporting successes
learners, leaders and communities.
the school has enjoyed this year.
With new Headteacher Ms Kate Littledyke at the
Saltash.net works closely with its local partner
helm, the school is looking to continue to improve
primary schools, regularly inviting Year 5 and 6
the wellbeing and education of all its students and
students to visit, so that the transition between
help to develop all at saltash.net.
primary and secondary is as smooth as possible,
The school’s motto of ‘Believe and Achieve’ is put
with students already comfortable in preparation for
into action through everything the school does.
the fresh and exciting challenges that await them.
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TOWN MESSENGER
What a load of rubbish!? August bank holiday weekend saw Deputy Mayor Yates, Councillor Thorn, the vice chair of Cornwall Council, a womble of volunteers and myself take part in a community litter clean-up of the area around the Celtic Cross and Elwell Woods. And wow was I impressed with the lack of litter! Struggling to fill our bags, and sat in the morning sun all of us commented on how little debris around the area there was, it transpired that there is in fact a real pride amongst the residents of Lockyer Terrace who are often found picking up litter to keeping the area clean, most probably en route to the bountiful apple trees in the woods - they are delicious, and fine reward! However with most things in life there has to be balance and I was shocked to find out that out of 351 authorities managing waste services around the country we lie 284th! Now, this
does cover the whole of Cornwall, and I would like to think we are a little above that as a town, but this is a recycling rate of just 36%. Don’t you think it’s something we can all improve on? And if we want to set ourselves a goal, the leading recycler (2014/2015) was South Oxfordshire with 66.6%. You may have seen a leaflet recently posted through doors with information about increased plastic recycling, the main take home point from that was all plastics, apart from black can now be recycled, which makes life a little easier! To put it all into a monetary perspective it is £75 per tonne cheaper to process recyclable rubbish that is sorted than household rubbish, so if we increase the rate of recycling, there should be more money to spend on more important things than just rubbish! Cllr Casey Warrington
Every financial year the town council has a budget for community grants. The sort of projects we would like to support would be sports clubs, youth organisations, neighbourhood initiatives, but other groups can apply. Grants are usually up to £1000. But a higher amount
might be considered in exceptional circumstances. Application forms are available from the Guildhall reception or can be downloaded from the town council website. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Policy and Resources Committee for a decision. Cllr Bill Phillips, Chair P&R.
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News from Saltash Town Council Konsel an dre Essa
Message from the Mayor of Saltash, Councillor Jean Dent
In The Town Council we know the staff who work in the Guildhall and out in the town are wonderful! However just recently we have heard from members of the public saying how much they also appreciate them. Letters and emails have come in saying ‘thank you’ for the work that they do and how they often go the extra mile to engage with them and to offer support. I found this so encouraging, people are often quick to criticize, but much slower to give praise. So thank you to all those who took the time and trouble to get in touch.
When it comes to saying thank you, I must offer my thanks to Cllr Yates for standing in for me several times lately, and also my apologies for being titled as my consort by The Cornish Times. Another thank you must go to PCSO Kirsty who is leaving us as one of our support officers. She will be much missed for her smiling face, her support and her tweeting abilities. How are we going to find someone else to become a national celebrity for their social media profile? Cllr Jean Dent, Mayor of Saltash
Saltash South Ward: The by election, if contested, will be re-run on Thursday 26 October 2017. Details on noticeboards and the Town Council Website.
Your Town Council
Saltash North Saltash South Averil Pinckney John Brady j.brady@saltash. a.pinckney@ saltash.gov.uk gov.uk Chris Cook c.cook@ saltash.gov.uk
Steve Thorn s.thorn@ saltash.gov.uk
Casey Garry Taylor g.taylor@saltash. Warrington c.warrington@ gov.uk saltash.gov.uk Bill Phillips VACANCY b.phillips@ saltash.gov.uk
Saltash West Saltash East Richard Bickford Gloria Challen g.challen@ r.bickford@ saltash.gov.uk saltash.gov.uk
Town Clerk: Ray Lane t.844846
Email: Jean Dent enquiries@ j.dent@saltash. saltash.gov.uk gov.uk Mayor: Steve Miller Julie Rance Jean Dent j.rance@saltash. s.miller@ saltash.gov.uk Deputy Mayor: gov.uk David Yates Pete Samuels David Yates d.yates@saltash. p.samuels@ saltash.gov.uk gov.uk Mike Parker m.parker@ saltash.gov.uk
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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TOWN TAKEOVER IS BACK Growth Hub On The Road returns refreshed and ready for a new programme of Town Takeovers this autumn, starting in Liskeard on Tuesday 26 September. The day begins with a free business networking breakfast at Liskerrett Community Centre. Businesses from across South East Cornwall can find out more about the Growth Hub’s guidance service and book a free business review with tasty pastries and hot drinks in supply. Each Town Takeover day includes a series of fantastic 45 minute taster sessions offering fresh insight into ‘live’ business topics, presented by experienced business coaches. The Liskeard sessions will be held at Millennium House and cover: maximising retail sales; setting prices that work for your customers and bottom line; getting the most from a five star food hygiene rating and how generating social value for your community can also be good for business.
The Town Takeover will include an evening session to cater for businesses unable to attend during the working day. Refreshments will be available from 5.30pm to set you up for a session on social media from 6-7pm at Millennium House. Businesses find the taster sessions valuable with tools and techniques that they can apply: “a fun and interesting workshop that gave great ideas and strategy tips” (Parlez-Vous); “in-depth, easy to understand and interactive” (Bickerstaff & Co) and “after 35 years, you can teach an old dog new tricks!” (Sands Group) The networking breakfast takes place at The Hub Café, Liskerrett Community Centre from 8-9am and daytime and evening taster sessions take place at the Millennium House, Pensilva from 10am-7pm. Places at the business networking breakfast and taster sessions can be booked in advance on the Growth Hub website www.ciosgrowthhub.com/takeover.
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It’s pumpkin time! Half Term Fun
When you see massive pile of pumpkins in our shop window later this month, call in and find out about our half term pumpkin competition. Kindly sponsored by Saltash Chamber of Commerce, our popular Halloween pumpkin carving competition is back. See you soon!
Hopper News
Join us on our many social trips this autumn Friday 6th October 9.30am - 6pm £12 Lyme Regis & Charmouth Sunday 8th October 10am - 5pm £8.50 Cornwall Home Improvement Show Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge Sunday 8th October 11am - 5pm £5 Sunday Lunch at Lanhydrock Golf Club Monday 9th October 1.30pm - 5pm £5 Plymouth Gin Distillery Tour (£7) Wednesday 11th October 10am - 5pm £5.50 Tavistock Goose Fair Monday 16th October 10am - 6pm £13.50 Truro to Falmouth by boat (Single £13) Hopper, Falmouth to Saltash Tuesday 17th October 1pm - 5pm £5 Liskeard Trago Mills
It’s easy to join us! How to get in touch: • Drop in: our Community Hub is open Tuesday to Saturday - call for opening hours
Sunday 22nd October 11.30am - 5pm £7.50 Lunch at Trethorn Golf Club Launceston
We ar e volun looking for teer d conta rivers ct us!
Monday 23rd October 11am - 5.30pm £10 Artisan Trail at Mortonhamstead Saturday 28th October 10am - 5pm £13.50 Monstrous Makes and Takes National Maritime Museum Falmouth Get into the Halloween Spirit! Sunday 29th October 11.30am - 4pm £7.50 Sunday Lunch at Dartmoor Lunch Ashburton All prices listed above do not include admission charges or meals. We pick up and drop off passengers around Saltash. Plus, on all trips going west on the A38, we can stop at Tideford and Landrake too. For trips the other way, we are happy to collect you for a small extra charge. For more information or to book a place on any Hopper trip, pop into 4 Fore Street on Tuesdays (10am - 1pm), Wednesdays (10am - 2pm) or on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays (9.30am - 3.30pm) or call 01752 848348.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
SAD TO SEE LOCAL PCSO GO Popular Saltash PCSO Kirsty Down has left the
with a very heavy heart - but it’s time to move on.
Devon & Cornwall Police and will be sadly missed
“I can’t thank you all enough for your support and
by young and old alike in the town.
following over the last five years. It’s been quite
Kirsty spent nearly 10 years as a PCSO after
an experience both positively and negatively. It’s
initially working as a call handler for the police,
a fantastic tool for communication and one that I
following jobs as a hotel receptionist and working
have learned so much from.
in a children’s home.
“I will be creating my own account when I
She became known for her use of social media to
leave because this one has to be handed over
post appeals and advice - as well as lighthearted
to somebody else in Saltash to run so please
and
received
continue to follow it. I will also announce my user
hundreds of get well messages from all over the
name when I leave if you wish to follow me. I will
country earlier this year when she was diagnosed
continue to tweet the motivational things and day
with meningitis.
to day things that I get up to.
She had an incredible 14,000 followers on Twitter
“I wish everyone all the very best for the future
and won the title of ‘Best Tweeting PCSO’ in 2016.
and hope to still to come up to the Twitter awards
She announced her departure from the force -
as a guest in November.”
unsurprisingly - with a video on Twitter in August
Kirsty originally applied to be a PCSO at the age of
in which she said: “It’s a decision that’s been made
18, but was initially unsuccessful - but two years
motivational
messages.
She
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later after applying again and was accepted for
like the only thing I’ve ever known is policing.
the role.
I got into this role because it was a passion to
She was one a small team of PCSOs in Saltash
help people. Because I wanted to protect the
and revealed that she always wanted to be the
people I love, the ones I care for, from the horrible
‘community bobby’ and the community support
things and people in life that people shouldn’t be
officer that everyone knew.
exposed to.
She added: “I experienced city policing and then
“Over my time here I feel I’ve done this. I’ve
onto my home town where I’ve spent four happy
protected people, I’ve prevented crime, I’ve
years as part of the front line. I never for a second
stopped people seeing things that I will see
thought I’d be moving away from something I’ve
forever, why?! Because it was my job and my
put everything into.
passion to protect them, but at the cost of my
“I’m jumping ship, no future plans. I’ve revolved my
own mental health.
life around the police, picking up a few thousand
Local people were very keen to wish Kirsty all
new Twitter followers along the way! I’ve worn
the very best for the future. One person, who
my heart on my sleeve, shared my own personal
will remain anonymous said about Kirsty, “Thank
experiences, in the hope it will help others.
you for everything. You’re a great example and
“Although I feel I’ve done a great amount and
inspiration for me. I hope to meet you someday
achieved a great deal, my mind and my heart feels
and thank you in person.”
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CORNWALL COUNCIL NEWS
MEET your cornwall
Councillor: SHEILA LENNOX-BOYD Four Cornwall Councillors were elected in May to represent the interests of Saltash at countywide level. They were Derek Holley (Saltash East), Sheila Lennox-Boyd (Saltash North), Hilary Franks (Saltash South) and Sam Tamlin (Saltash West). This month we feature Sheila Lennox-Boyd, who was elected to Cornwall Council for the first time in 2017. Shelia LennoxBoyd needs little introduction to people in Saltash, having worked in the licensed trade in the town for nearly 40 years. Born and raised in Plymouth she moved to Saltash in 1979 and over the next four decades ran a number of public houses in the town, including The Railway, The Wheatsheaf, Brunel and Ploughboy. She served on Saltash Town Council between
2007 and 2009 as an independent, but stood down because of business pressures. In 2011 she and her business partner Ben took over The Windy Ridge at Trerulefoot, which is where she now lives. Sheila was encouraged to stand for Cornwall Council as a Conservative by local MP Sheryll Murray and Shelia said it was the best thing she had ever done. “It’s been a steep learning curve, but I am really enjoying representing the interests of the town I love so much,” said Sheila. “I have had a wonderful life in Saltash and it’s great to be back involved in the town through my work on the council.” Sheila is kept busy on various council committees and attending members’ briefings to be updated on a wide range of issues facing Cornwall as a
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whole and Saltash in particular. She is also about to become a member of the Mount Edgcumbe committee. Sheila said: “I do feel all my years in business in the licensed trade has given me the experience needed to make a positive contribution to debates and discussion. As a publican I have enjoyed the good times and the hard times - and that’s exactly what local authorities face now. “The current austerity measures mean that a lot more powers and responsibilities are being delegated to local councils, such as Saltash Town Council. I aim to ensure that the views and needs of Saltash are represented at Truro when these decisions are being made.” As president of both Saltash Football Club and Saltash Rugby Club Sheila remains closely involved with the town’s community. “I am so grateful to have had the support of people when I stood for Cornwall Council and I owe a great deal to the people of Saltash. It’s a wonderful town and we
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are really blessed as a community.” Sheila hopes to further strengthen her links with the town by standing for the vacant Town Council seat in Saltash South. “There are currently no Cornwall councillors on Saltash Town Council, so I hope to remedy that by putting my nomination forward for the vacant seat.” She said that nominations close on September 29 and if the seat is contested there will be a by-election on October 26. • There is a Cornwall Council surgery every Saturday morning at Saltash Library between 10am and 12 noon when one of the four councillors will be present to discuss any concerns or talk over suggestions. Councillors’ e-mail addresses: hilary.frank@cornwallcouncillors.org.uk derek.holley@cornwallcouncillors.org.uk sheila.lennox-boyd@cornwallcouncillors.org.uk sam.tamlin@cornwallcouncillors.org.uk
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GIG NEWS
WORLD CHAMPIONS!
WITH LOCAL DRIVE
Saltash is so excited to be the home of the
“We are absolutely over the moon, it has been a
Caradon Gig Club - whose ladies section are World
long hard season and to finish it like we started
Championship and County Championship title
has been amazing,” Kate said.
holders this year.
“We started our training around November time for the World Championships in May, we then continued our season with various regattas throughout the summer. In that time what we are really doing is training for the county championships, the regattas help give you a bit of an insight into where crews are and how they are developing.” Kate felt the team were confident going into the weekend but “you never full believe you will win.” “It’s the fear of disappointment that I don’t like, I don’t want to have that feeling,” Kate continued. The team won by a fantastic lead, been three boat
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lengths clear from the other boats by the time
training spirit beginning in November and back
they reached the first mark.
into the boats in January for hopefully another
“It’s nice to see the hard work we’ve put in over
successful World Championships in May, so we’ll
the last nine months’ pay off. The standard of
see what happens,” Kate concluded.
rowing at the moment is huge and for us to be
More success is guaranteed as the U16 County
where we are is great.”
Champions were the Caradon A team ensuring
“We have a bit of time off now then back into the
that young blood is waiting in the wings.
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Shopping locally has long been championed by the great and the good of the retail world. Mary Portas, TV presenter of “Mary Portas, Secret Shopper”, and “What Britain Buys”; and Global Retail Ambassador for Save the Children, was commissioned by the UK government to see what could be done for struggling high streets up and down the country.
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The Portas Review described a vision for bringing economic and community life back, re-imagining town centres as social hubs for shopping, learning, socialising and fun. It made 28 recommendations about how to deliver that vision intended to: • Get town centres running like businesses. • Get the basics right to allow businesses to flourish. • Level the playing field. • Define landlords’ roles and responsibilities. • Give communities a greater say. Portas said, “I don’t want to live in a Britain that doesn’t care about community. And I believe that our high streets are a really important part of pulling people together in a way that a supermarket or shopping mall, however convenient, however entertaining and however slick, just never can. Our high streets can be lively, dynamic, exciting and social places that give a sense of belonging and trust to a community….. I fundamentally believe that once we invest in and create social capital in the heart of our communities, the economic capital will follow.”
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MEET ROB, THE MAN BEHIND THE EMPORIUM Rob’s Emporium is a truly special Rob Young place, tucked into Keast Mews and run by a true professional and gentleman. Rob Young is not a native of Saltash, but has been welcomed into the local community with open arms because of his easy going nature. He is not how you would expect a second hand dealer to be – there is no pressurizing patter or del boy references when you pop into his shop to browse. Rob prefers to let the objects he sells speak for themselves - all carefully considered by him before they even reach the shop. Rob is interested in everything from pottery
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COMMUNITY NEWS
SALTASH TACKLE & BAit: HOOKED BACK INTO BUSINESS
Whilst we often struggle with negativity in situations, good news stories do frequently pop up when you least expect them! When we last visited Martin Harrison from Saltash Tackle & Bait a few months ago, he was finalising his plans for closing up shop, as fewer and fewer people were using his services. However since we let the Saltash community know about this in our August issue, things have turned around for Martin quite considerably! “So many local people have come in,” he enthuses, “either to express their dismay that I was closing, or to explain that they never knew there was a fishing shop in the area!” Since the local community have come out in droves to express their support, Martin has decided that he is able to stay open after all, and is hugely grateful to everyone in Saltash for their support. “Fishing is a great sport, and we in Saltash are really lucky to have Whiting, Bass, Flounder in abundance, and even Cod coming up the estuary in the winter! “We have seen lots of people wanting to get into
Martin Harrison
fishing. We can offer starter rods for beach casting including a reel for under £50, or a spin combo for just £24.99 – both excellent quality at a very reasonable price and great for Christmas presents. “We are also the only tackle and bait shop this side of the bridge for miles around, so if you need to pick up your bait on the way to a fishing trip, we could be very convenient for you.” Martin’s biggest bug bear is still the lack of parking outside his shop, and would like to move into Fore Street, but at least a move is better than a closure!
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STUDENT NEWS
sALTASH.NET GCSE ST This year has seen an enormous overhaul of the GCSE system. English and Maths GCSEs are now much more demanding and are graded from 9-1 instead of A*-G, so students are now awarded one of nine grades instead of eight for these subjects. At the top end, a grade 7 is roughly the equivalent to an A grade, with an 8 being like an A* and a 9 even better than that (a ‘superstar’ maybe?!); awarded for “exceptional performance.” In the light of these changes, saltash.net is incredibly proud that a fantastic fourteen grade 9s were awarded to our students in English or Maths with Harriet Hunt and Charlie Potts both achieving
two. What an accolade! In addition, we are delighted that a large number of subjects have seen an increase in A*-C grades this year. In Art, an amazing 85% of students achieved A*-C grades whilst in History nearly a quarter of students achieved A*-A grades. PE also tripled the number of A* grades awarded. Other top performing students, achieving the equivalent of 11 A*-A grades were Jack Pritchard and Megan Seymour. Close on their heels with 10 A*-A grades were Daisy Ashford, Amy Donovan, Kaley Gibbs, Amelia Horne and George Seymour. With nine top grades were Emily Congo, Ethan Cox,
Harriet Hunt
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STUDENT NEWS Amy Donovan opening her results
Kaley Gibbs
Amelia Horne
George and Megan Seymour
TARS & SUPERSTARS! Harriet Hunt, Lucie Jones and Danny Snook. Although these are the stand-out stories, we are equally pleased with all the students who have achieved or beaten their target grades and all those who have faced particularly challenging personal circumstances. A special mention must go to Megan Slocombe from our Area Resource Base, The Zone, who achieved two GCSEs: what a fantastic result. Speaking on results’ day, Headteacher, Miss Littledyke summed up the school’s successes: “The students and staff have shown incredible resilience and determination in the face of the GCSE reforms
and increased expectations this year. It is wonderful to see all that hard work has paid off, not only in an excellent set of GCSE results, but also in such a lovely group of well-rounded young people. They have made us all very proud.” Head of Year, Mr Feldwick said, “What a cracking group of young people! Fun and positive, able and gutsy. I am really proud to have been their Head of Year and am delighted that, against the odds, they have done so well. They never gave up! No matter what changes occurred they kept trying. I am sure that they will go on to greater things and I can’t wait to watch their next steps on the journey.”
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YOUTH VOICE
Molly and Ollie from the Core
SALTASH TOWN YOUTH COUNCIL - 25 YEARS ON...
On September 9 1992, the Saltash Town Youth Council was formed as a community youth organisation in the town. To the day, 25 years on, members of the community joined together to celebrate this marvellous festivity at the Saltash Guildhall, whereupon those who have identified, past and present, with the council reminisced upon the many successes that the youth council has achieved. Memorably, the Saltash Town Youth Council has been presented a commendation award by the Queen for it’s contribution to the nation as it was the only youth council in 1992 in the UK. The youth council was established by the mayor of the time, Sue Hooper who called upon all the uniformed youth organisations, teachers and school pupils in Saltash to provide a supportive network to care for the needs of young people. There have been various different chairmen of
the youth council and now there are two joint chairs Ffion Stanton and Camille Smith, who are an inspiration with ideas and vision that are working to evolve the youth council into the By Rose Bonner, 21st century. Reflecting on 25 years Secretary of Saltash ago, Sue Hooper Town Youth Council stated that “the aims and graduate of saltash.net and objectives of the community school. Saltash Youth Town Council was to provide a forum for all the youth of Saltash to communicate, support and coordinate, when applicable, youth activities and sharing resources.”
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Other founding members present were Peter Stephens, Len Maddock, Ursula Davey, Joy Nodder and Dot Spurling who recalled the initial meeting with affection and stated that they were “surprised by how many people attended�. The leaders emphasised that the council benefitted them too as they were able to share resources and have fun at the same time. Over the years, a multitude of young people have demonstrated how such funding has helped them with their endeavours and skills. Some of those young people have gone on to realising their dream in society. The Saltash Town Youth Council is persisting to connect with the youth which was very clear
37 Ursula Davey, Joy Nodder and Dot Spurling - founding members of the council
at the celebratory event. Infact, Ollie and Molly, members of The Core for 3 years, have been empowered through being given designated roles. For example, Ollie is the chair of the youth committee and makes sure that all is running smoothly at events. The two also emphasised how their confidence has grew since being a part of The Core. Hamish and Ben from Junkyard Skatepark noted that since attending the sessions, they were more confident, they made new friends and they made more skills. It is no denying that the youth council has strived to make youth Mayor Dent pictured with Len Maddock, Sue organisations thrive, thus Hooper, Ffion Stanton ensuring a better future and Camille Smith for the community.
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U3A voice
UPCOMING EVENTS
Although Saltash U3A had
elected to ensure a diverse
their
mix of events and interests
customary
summer
break many groups continued
will be catered for this year.
with their activities. Many
There will be a good mix of
members visited The Royal
speakers including:
Cornwall Show (courtesy of
October 12
Age UK) where there was the
‘Life as a Store Detective’
usual eclectic mix of things to
delivered by Julie Turner
see – whatever took your fancy!
November 9
The geology group and interested members
‘Women During WW1’ by Yvonne Oram.
visited Stonehenge and had a wonderful day with
The Christmas Social will take place on December
a very knowledgeable guide.
14 with, as usual, a magnificent spread of fayre
Many
gardens
have
been
laid on by the Committee.
visited, walks taken and travel
2018 will commence with a
undertaken.
meeting on January 11, when
The AGM, held on September
Simon Dell will deliver his talk
14 announced the beginning of
entitled ‘Three Murders and a
the new academic year. Four
Suicide’.
new committee members were
What a start to the New Year!
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 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 October 12 Talk with Julie Turner Life as a Store Detective Thursday November 9 Talk with Yvonne Oram Women during WW1 Thursday December 14 Christmas Social with the Committee
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ART NEWS
aRT @ ASHTORRE: GEOMETRICS PLUS
Stephen Beer lives in Saltash Morning Glory and studied graphic design and photography at Falmouth School of Art in the 1990s. Photographs will feature in his exhibition of new work at Ashtorre Rock; colourful close-up compositions of plants invite the viewer to focus the eye on the small details we can easily overlook. The main work, however, will be large acrylic paintings from his GEOMETRICS series, which he began in 2014 in response to the colour field work of Joseph Albers and the Op Art compositions of Victor Vasarely, both part of the abstract art movements of the 1960s to 1980s. These vibrant images create energy and movement through the overlapping of shapes and lines in carefully related colours and tones. Also in the show Geometric 012 will be small text pieces with the messages spelled out in ASCII binary code. This exhibition reflects Stephen’s broad interests; it offers something to appeal to many tastes and perhaps to challenge our
preconceptions about what art is and just how it works on our senses. The exhibition is open daily [10am-4pm] from 20 October to 30 November at Ashtorre Rock, where refreshments are on sale. Right under the Brunel Bridge at the Waterside, it’s just a short walk from the railway station and there is free parking nearby.
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ART NEWS
LOCAL ARTIST:
MARK FIELDING
Saltash artist Mark Fielding is one of less than 80 artists accepted to exhibit their work in the Sunday Times Watercolour Competition 2017. His painting ‘A Lady of Seville’ was inspired by a trip to Spain. Mark sees the painting as a cross between Beryl Cook and Robert Lenkiewicz, who taught
him from 1998. The painting will be exhibited at the Mall Galleries, London from September 18 before going on national tour. Earlier this year Mark exhibited one of his portraits at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Annual Exhibition, also at the Mall Galleries. Mark’s paintings are also being exhibited in Plymouth in September. A new exhibition of paintings of Venice, Devon and Cornwall is taking place at the Caffe Gallerie, 61, Cornwall Street, Plymouth until the end of September. Mark will also be exhibiting a larger version of ‘A Lady of Seville’ at his studio gallery at Royal William Yard. For further information visit his website www.markfielding.co.uk
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ART FOR EVERYONE
HILARY HUGHES
Saltash’s waterside position provides a natural the local surroundings. The finished pieces give mecca for artists of all descriptions who choose out an atmosphere of great calm and peacefulness to move here because of that mirror the effect of the quality of life, light gazing into flowing water. and its play on the water. Despite the serenity that Hilary Hughes moved Hilary exudes, she also has into her Dad’s home a well-defined sense of overlooking the estuary fun, and has been creating in 1991 which she now quirky light-hearted lamps shares with fellow artist using discarded objects Richard Sowman. patinaed with the marks Hilary Hughes in her studio Hilary’s first love was of age and oxidation. They anthropology with a keen interest in cave have been converted using top quality fittings and paintings. She spent part of her working life with are safety tested by a professional electrician, but geologists and had a successful career editing, sold at extremely reasonable prices. writing and photographing for travel guides Sometimes a gallery setting can leave the amateur before she took a leap and went art lover feeling a little intimidated back to school. and uncertain; but exploring the Saltash College offered her a successful work of local artists like Hilary gives foundation course, allowing her to easy entry into their world where the complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts in everyday is made beautiful and more Falmouth as a mature student. meaningful. Whether you are looking It’s certain that this gradual flow of for a gift or a piece to truly value in life experiences has influenced her your own home, finding one off pieces interest in how natural processes by local artists is a wonderful way of create change over time. Her stepping out of the consumerist mass paintings seem almost leisurely market world into one altogether as the paint is allowed to flow and more connected to the reality of blend with an element of chance, where we live, - celebrating the - a process that takes patience and outstandingly beautiful natural world considerable waiting. Many of the paints Hilary on our doorstep. uses are made using time old pigments - terracotta You can view more of Hilary’s work at and ochre, as well as bits of clay and rock that she www.hilaryhughes.org.uk or contact her directly picks up, creating colours and textures that reflect on hilary@hilaryhughes.org.uk.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
BUSY WINTER PROGRAMME AT CALSTOCK ARTS
Since opening seven years ago, Calstock Arts has become a major fixture on the events scene of the South West. Artists of national status – sometimes international status – appear regularly. On September 30 Andy Kershaw gives a fascinating and often hilarious talk on his career in music, broadcasting and as a foreign correspondent in some of the world’s most dangerous hot-spots. He has interviewed Bob Dylan, worked with The Stones and allegedly been propositioned by Little Richard. Jazz is well-catered for with Liane Carroll appearing on October 6. She effortlessly moves from intimate venues to vast stages which have included the Albert Hall in the BBC Proms. Last year she was voted Best British Jazz Vocalist and was awarded the Gold Badge Award for Services to Music. Malija appear on October 19. Mark Lockheart, Jasper Hoiby & Liam Noble are amongst the very best in British jazz with impressive CVs. Their on-stage chemistry is infectious. Formed in 2014, they have just released their second album to great reviews. The legendary guitarist Martin Taylor appears on November 7 with Alison Burns in an Ella Fitzgerald tribute. The list of the internationally renowned names he has played with is enormous. If you know him you will certainly not wish to miss him and if you’ve
somehow missed him buy tickets and be amazed. November 16 has the Dave O’Higgins Quartet. Dave has been prolific in his 30 year career. He has played with some of the best including Martin Taylor as well as regular in Frank Sinatra’s band (yes… that Frank Sinatra). A welcome return of this quartet. Folk also features strongly with Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams appearing on October 13. Both of them have impressive pedigrees and a vast back-catalogue of work with the likes of KD Lang, Eddi Reader, Paul Jones, Taj Mahal etc! The incomparable Richard Andy Kershaw Digance who is celebrating 50 years of performing with 31 albums, a BAFTA nomination and a host of awards along the way. He will be appearing on October 27. November 18 sees Jim Moray appearing. His contribution to ground-breaking forms in folk music is notable and has moved from grime to Johnny Marr-esque guitar pop but always with the folk tradition at its core. Finally Gigspanner make a return on November 25. They are always a huge success and have a big following. Peter Knight’s career Richard has included Steeleye Span. Their Digence music embraces a whole range of styles and is difficult to categorise but may best be described simply as ‘brilliant’. For details if events visit calstockarts.org
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Kaye Bonner, Liz Fedrick, Gaye Woods, David Bailey, David Hunter, Maggie Lutley and Paul Speare of the committee pictured with other members of Essa Drama.
WHo’S GOT TALENT?! Essa Drama are a non-profit making charity from Saltash. They have been putting on a successful talent competition for several years now and are hoping that their next annual show – the eighth one – will continue giving audiences the chance to see and support amazing local talent. All monies raised are going to worthy local charity Hugs from Henry. Hugs from Henry is a Plymouth based charity which helps families all over the UK who have a child suffering from neuroblastoma. Open auditions were held at the Future Inn, Derriford, Plymouth in September, and the successful participants are going on to perform in front of a live audience at the Devonport Playhouse on Saturday November 4. The live audience event will be judged by three of the finest to rival Simon Cowell et al, and the overall winner will receive £500, donated by local businessman Alan Harper of Alan Harper Composites. This year’s judges will be: Marcus Alleyne, who is a director, conductor, educator and academic. This will be Marcus’s
second time of being on the auditioning panel. He is very well known in the area as the conductor of many fine musical and choral performances. Nicola Rosewarne will be faced with the difficult task once again of being head judge. She is the programme leader for Higher Education Performing Arts at City College Plymouth, teaching across a very broad range of subjects and levels. She has also been a core member of Kneehigh Theatre touring nationally and internationally, and had responsibility for performance direction with Wildworks, including the acclaimed Enchanted palace project at Kensington Palace. Johnny Rutherford, Plymouth BBC Spotlight News Reporter, makes up the panel. He has a wealth of knowledge around theatre and performing arts, and Essa Drama are most honoured and very excited to be welcoming Johnny help find a winner. Kaye Bonner and Liz Fedrick from Essa Drama will be the hosts for the show again this year. For further details, you can visit Who’s Got Talent Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ whogottalent or call 07727600815.
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JUNKYARD SKATEPARK
LOLA COMMENDED FOR HER HAIR-OISM An inspiring local young lady hasn’t failed to touch the hearts of many in the community of Saltash recently. Lola, an aspiring and talented skateboarder who is nine years old recently shaved her hair off for Skateistan and the children’s cancer ward at Derriford Hospital. For many young people, their hair is their crown and glory which subsequently leads many to acknowledge the courage of Lola and her selfless decision to shave her hair off. Lola proclaimed “I was excited, I wasn’t nervous”. Whilst Lola’s friends told her they were initially “scared”, they now realise the bravery of Lola and tell
Lola it really suits her. The two charities that the local skateboarder selected are particularly close to Lola’s heart. Recently, Lola’s grandmother was a victim of cancer which inspired her to shave her hair off, in fact she said her “grandma looked cool”’ so she wanted to be like her and comfort other victims in their process of treatment by raising money to make them feel like they are at home whilst at Derriford Hospital. Lola was desperate to meet the children but unfortunately, the patients were too poorly to see her. Instead, Derriford are going to send information to Lola to inform her on what they will spend the money raised on.
LOLA
Skateistan is another inspiring charity that Lola selected to raise money for. She has great respect for the charity due to her passion for skateboarding. The organisation is based in Afghanistan, South Africa and Cambodia which aims to provide a place that the local youth can play and be educated, ‘free from discrimination and violence’. Skateistan empowers children through coaching the youth how to skate. Skateistan responded to Lola’s remarkable act and emphasised how amazing it was for Lola to shave her hair off for charity. Lola would love to be involved in this extraordinary
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charity when she is older. Both Lola and her family would like to say a massive thank you to all who supported Lola, to include her friends, family, Brunel academy, Just Giving, the local community, Danya from Bombshell Saltash for taking time out of her day to shave off Lola’s hair and Lola’s brother who says it really suits her now. Overall, Lola managed to raise an amazing £2,786. It is no doubt that Lola is a compassionate young lady that will strive to make the world a better place. Lola stated “it doesn’t matter what you look like; bold is beautiful”.
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NATURE NEWS
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Daffodil Conference celebrating Tamar Valley’s historic daffodils Cast your mind back to early spring this year… were you deciding between a ‘trumpet’ or a ‘large cup’ and excitedly recording each different daffodil type you stumbled across in Tamar Valley hedges? If so, you’ll be pleased to hear that the results are in, and all will be revealed at the Heralds of Spring Daffodil Conference on 5th October. The Conference will celebrate the Heritage Lottery funded daffodil project focusing on observation and identification of Tamar Valley daffodils in the local landscape. The event will be an opportunity to share the findings of the project, hear from daffodil experts, listen to oral histories and buy bulbs for the coming season. Sara Rock from Tamar Grow Local, who are the project delivery partners with Tamar Valley AONB, says, “We are delighted to bring together John Lanyon from the National Trust, Ron Scamp from RA Quality Daffodils and RHS judge and bulb committee member Gwynne Davies to the
conference to talk about their interests and work with daffodils”. Calstock Parish Archive will also have a display of photographs of the Tamar Valley daffodil industry, and photographs from the 2017 survey will be on show. The premier of the Heralds of Spring and Bere Ferrers Spring Flower Show film will be shown, too. Corinna Woodall, Tamar Valley AONB Manager said, “Heralds of Spring really captured the imaginations of so many people in the Valley. As we emerged from the winter months, this project brought joy and lifted spirits. The information collected will help inform future work as to how we can best protect the Tamar Valley’s historic daffodils for future generations”. The Conference will be held on Thursday 5th October, 10:00am - 4:30pm at the Tamar Valley Centre, Drakewalls. For full details and to book your FREE tickets, please visit the Eventbrite website and search for ‘Heralds of Spring Daffodil Conference’.
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BANANA THIEVES Appearing at The Union Inn on October 20 are the Banana Thieves - a jumping five piece band playing an eclectic range of songs and styles from Ska to new wave, soul to electro pop. Reformed in 2010 Banana Thieves are fast becoming one of the South West’s favourite alternative music bands. Avoiding overplayed pub classics Banana Thieves
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There has been a hostelry on the Waterfront in Saltash since medieval times. Just Be is continuing in this tradition with a modern twist that accommodates those subtle needs of our busy 21st Century lifestyles perfectly. Tina Parker and Peter Castell took the decision to turn their lifetime hobbies into a full-time business just over two years ago, opening Just Be as their very first venture working for themselves. Peter has a love of wines, and a huge knowledge and passion to share this with us, without the snooty barriers commonly associated with wine tasting. Indeed, you can pop down on a Friday at 5pm for free wine tasting to whet your appetite. It can cost less than a taxi to and from Plymouth to enjoy a whole bottle of specially selected, really good wine. Peter and Tina have a passion for all food and drink, and ensure that their supply chain is top quality, as well as ethically traded. You can be sure of great coffee, and a continually changing menu of both light bites and more substantial dishes every time you visit. Everything has been tasted and scrutinised by Peter and Tina themselves, ensuring all the choices offered to their customers are good ones. Their frequent visits to food and drink fairs and ability to order small quantities means there is
always something of interest on offer, that you may not have tried before. The overall experience of Just Be is designed to be as relaxing as chilling out in your own home, except that someone else is taking care of the washing up. Families regularly pop in to play chess or scrabble in a comfortable corner, friends do business or catch up over lunch, or individuals can be guaranteed some peace and quiet and the ability to order just what they fancy at any time – champagne for breakfast, coffee late in the evening and everything in between. They have even hosted several very special, intimate wedding receptions, providing a three course sit down dinner for around 25 guests. and then seamlessly rearranging the space to provide a buffet for 40 guests in the evening. Tina has the final word on why they both chose to give up well paid jobs to embark on this hospitality adventure, with all the long hours and hard work it brings. “Every so often,“ she reflects, “I stand back and see the place full with everyone having a good time – and then instead of thinking about all the hard work, the whole thing seems effortless. It feels like hosting a party that is in full swing and lets us revel in the enjoyment that it is bringing other people. It’s a goose bump moment that makes it all worthwhile.”
brunch | coffee | homemade cakes | grazing menu | quality wines
“Hidden gem” on the Saltash Waterfront Now taking Christmas bookings 2 courses £25 • 3 courses £30
Book now to avoid disappointment! Celebrate Halloween at our Fancy Dress Halloween Supper Club on October 31st
• Mediterranean inspired menu • Wide range of fine wines by the glass and bottle
• Speciality coffees and teas • Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner food served throughout the day
Pop in or contact us for details Opening Times: Wed - Sat - 10am-11pm-ish • Sun - 10am-4pm
SALTASH WATERFRONT
01752 214356
WWW.JUSTBECAFEWINES.CO.UK
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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON LOCALLY MONDAY 2 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 First World War Exhibition at Cotehele - Home and Away Cotehele’s First World War exhibition features photos, trench art and personal items generously loaned from members of the local community. Not many people are aware that Cotehele House is a war memorial. Until October 16 | Cotehele House | 11am - 4pm | Free, but normal admissions apply | INFO 01579 351346 press 0 Sunlight and Shadows An exhibition featuring intricate silver wirework, bronze sculpture, glass, paintings and more.
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The summer exhibition spotlights intricate and individual silver wirework trees by Clive Maddison; alternative interpretation of all that Cotehele has to offer in a limited edition set of artwork by Jo Marsh and bronze sculpture based on the flora and fauna. Cotehele Gallery | 11am - 5pm | Free, but normal admissions apply | INFO 01579 352724 Meditation Mindfulness Membership and discount class cards available. Class includes refreshments. Shado Centre, Plougastel Drive | 7pm - 8.15pm | £6 | INFO meditationinplymouth.org 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 3 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 Kit Hill Volunteer Day Donkey pound and herbed barrow. Re-uncovering these features prior to a walk here on the 15th. Tools will be supplied, please wear old clothes and strong boots. Bring food and a drink, but a hot drink and biscuits will be supplied.
OUT AND ABOUT 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 Saltash Army Cadets Are you: Bored? Between 12 and 18 years old? Join the Army Cadets. Shooting, first aid, field craft, sports, summer camps, weekends away and more. Adult volunteers also required. Tuesdays | Cadet Hut, Elwell Road | 7pm | INFO 01208 73183 Badminton Club A local facility in Saltash - casual, non league friendly club. Vacancies for players. 7pm - 9pm | INFO John: 07981 363346 or 01752 843073
WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER Tamar and Royal Albert Bridges Heritage Walk A short walk with Les Deering, visiting and looking at the history of these two iconic bridges, with superb views over the Tamar. Looking underneath these bridges so there is an uphill climb. Booking not essential but would be appreciated. Meet Tamar Bridge car park | 10.30 – 12.30pm | INFO Tamar AONB office on 01822 835030
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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 5 OCTOBER 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.
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There will also be a room for private discussion. First Thursday of the month | Saltash Library | 10.30am - 12pm | Free
friday 6 october 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 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
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Salvation Army Band Concert Welcoming the great sound of the Salvation Army Band for a fundraising concert. St. Stephen’s Church | Doors 6.45pm, 7.30pm - 9.30pm | Tickets £5 from Piglets or on the door | INFO Roger Rowse 01752 843766 ststephenschurchsaltash@hotmail.co.uk
sunday 7 october 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 | 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
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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 Going Digital - Birds of Prey Photography Workshop Working with West Country Falconry, we’ll be shooting a selection of birds of prey both in portrait mode and then action shots of the birds in flight. You’ll be shown the best camera settings and techniques. This is one of the most popular workshops and a must for all lovers of wildlife photography. Cotehele | 10am - 4pm | £120 | INFO 07546 231044 www.goingdigital.co.uk Café Abundance With approximately a third of all food produced in the world ending up wasted and an increasing number of people suffering food poverty, Café Abundance, as part of the network of the Real Junk Food Projects across the country, intercepts food that would be binned and turns it into lovely healthy meals. Tackling the environmental nightmare of putting food into landfill, or the nonsense (in terms of energy lost) of driving waste food to anaerobic digesters is crucial, as is educating the public about minimising food waste. Healthy eating is difficult for those in food poverty and social exclusion is a reality too. Menu will be announced a few days before on the St Stephen’s Church social events Facebook page. St Stephen’s Church | Midday - 1.30pm | Pay As You Feel | INFO www.saltashteamministry.org
OUT AND ABOUT 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 Friends of Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve Walk Twilight Walk with the committee. A walk around the reserve to see what wildlife can be found. Suitable for families. Bring a torch, camera and binoculars. Meet at the Cecil Arms by St Stephen’s Church | 6.30pm - 8.30pm | Free to members of Friends/ Cornwall Wildlife Trust, £2 for non-members | INFO Jackie Austin 01752 844666 austinjb@hotmail.co.uk
Monday 9 OCTOBER Stroke Drop In Support Group Anyone affected by strokes is welcome to join for a chat. Every second and fourth Monday | The Ploughboy, Liskeard Road | 11am - 12.30pm | Free | INFO Hayley 07971 768805
Tuesday 10 OCTOBER 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 | INFO Sarah 01752 848728
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wednesday 11 october 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. Burraton Church | 2pm - 4pm | Free | INFO 01752 848728 www.mha.org.uk/liveathome Saltash Royal Naval Association Meetings are held every month. Every second Wednesday | Saltash United Football Clubhouse | 8pm
Saturday 14 october Food Market and Table Top Sale A wide selection of products will be available from local traders as the St Stephens Church hosts another popular food market. Alongside this, there will be a table top sale where you could uncover a new treasure or find a bargain. Church fundraising stalls will also be present. Refreshments available throughout including bacon rolls. St Stephens Church | 9am - 11.30am | INFO Steven Hookway 07855 600241 ststephenschurchsaltash@ hotmail.co.uk 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 Charity Fundraising Evening A fun filled night to raise money with live music from Three’s Company, with a disco, silent auction
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and Irish bingo. Saltash Social Club | 7pm - 12am | Tickets £10, £12 on the door | INFO Helen Ralph 07968 515961 or Ruth Hughes 07777 693196
SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER Kit Hill: Prehistory and Sir John’s Folly A joint meeting with Cornwall Archaeological Society and Devon Archaeological Society. Prehistorian, Dave Williams, will lead you to Kit Hill’s neolithic longbow and a selection of round barrows, including, with the permission of the landowner, two outside the Country Park, the beginning of the runs of barrows along Kingston Down to the east. There is also a possible co-axial field system on the north-east slopes. Historian Stephen Docksey will point out three enigmatic circular features on the western slopes and Sir John Call’s Folly on the summit. Bring a packed lunch, wear suitable clothing and footwear for moorland walking - the summit is 1094 feet and the hill is
exposed, with little shelter. Meet at entrance car park, Kit Hill | 11am - 4pm | Free | INFO Stephen Docksey 01822 834454
MONDAY 16 OCTOBER Friends of Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve Annual General Meeting All members of the Friends group welcome. Room 2, Saltash Wesley Church | 7.30pm - 9.30pm | INFO Jackie Austin 01752 844666 austinjb@hotmail.co.uk
wednesday 18 october 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. Third Wednesday of the month | Just Be Coffee, Saltash Waterfront | 7pm - 9pm | Free | INFO Joanna tismrsm@gmail.com
HESKYN MILL
AWARD WINNING RESTAURANT TIDEFORD, SALTASH
Set within a charming and atmospheric Grade 2* listed 18th Century flour mill. We offer a daily changing menu using the best of seasonal West country produce.
We are proud to support our local producers. LUNCHTIME BOOKINGS TUESDAY - SUNDAY 12-2PM EVENING BOOKINGS TUESDAY- SATURDAY 6-8:30PM AVAILABLE FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OR PRIVATE DINING AT ANY TIME.
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTIES RING OR SEE OUR WEB SITE FOR DETAILS
01752 852127 • TIDEFORD, CORNWALL PL12 5BG info@heskyn-mill.co.uk • www.heskyn-mill.co.uk
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Viaduct with train from Saltash Seen from Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve
saturday 21 october Craft Fair With over 40 stalls, a model railway, refreshments and light lunches available Wesley Methodist Church | 10am - 3pm | 50p | INFO bernard.melling@btinternet.com Freak Week at Cotehele Mill Are you brave enough for all the spooky things going on at the mill this Halloween? The mill complex will be decorated for Halloween; staff and volunteers will be in fancy dress and there’ll be a children’s trail with treats. There’ll be milling on Thursdays and Sundays, plus there might even be some scary baking going on. Until October 29 | Cotehele | 11am - 4pm | Free, but admission charges apply | INFO 01579 350606
sunday 22 october Community Litter Pick A chance to put back into the community by picking litter around local areas. Fourth Sunday of the month | Pilmere Green | 10am | Free Get Bouncing! Various bouncy castles and inflatables to play on in the Sports Hall. China Fleet Country Club | 10.30am - 11.25am, 11.30am - 12.25pm | Child member £2.75 per
session, Child non member £3.50 per session | INFO www.china-fleet.co.uk
monday 23 october Halloween Half Term Fun on Cotehele Quay Have some spooky, creative fun on Cotehele Quay. On Monday and Thursday there’ll be pumpkin carving (£3 per pumpkin); on Tuesday there’ll be broom making (£3); on Wednesday there’ll be monster making (£1); and on Friday you can make your own scary mask (£1)! Booking not needed. Until October 27 | Cotehele | 11am - 3pm | £1 - £3 | INFO 01579 351346 press 0
wednesday 25 october 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 27 october Plymouth Area Police Choir The amazing and internationally acclaimed Plymouth Area Police Choir play in Saltash.
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Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 7pm | Tickets £7 from Piglets and Saltash News INFO Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation 01752 843073
Festival of Remembrance Concert. Wesley Methodist Church | 7.30pm - 9.30pm | INFO www.wesleyweb.co.uk
Body Shop and Pamper Evening Representatives from The Body Shop will be on hand to advise and take orders for your everyday toiletries and Christmas Gifts. Hand massages and mini facials will be on offer with all profits going to church funds. Also, Big Place by The Sea will be present with their wonderful selection of bags and scarves. Church fundraising stalls will be in attendance too. Refreshments, a raffle and a lucky dip all to look forward to too. In aid of St Stephen’s Church. St Stephen’s Church | 7pm - 9pm | Free | INFO www.saltashteamministry.org
Fright Night in Cotehele House Explore the house in the dark and experience the spooky side of Cotehele. Wander around atmospheric Cotehele House by torchlight for this event suitable for children and families. It is essential that you bring along a torch. Timed tickets will be issued on arrival and the Barn Restaurant will be open. Booking not necessary. Meet at reception, at Cotehele | 5.30pm - 7.30pm | Free, but admission charges apply | INFO 01579 351346 press 0
Saturday 28 october
Behind the Scenes The doors of Cotehele House are being thrown open
Remembrance Service Saltash Ladies Choir will be appearing at the
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Pentillie Castle
for you to peek into closets and cupboards, and meet the staff and volunteers who look after Cotehele House. Extra areas of the house will be open for you to explore, but you might want to bring a torch to peer into the darkest depths of Cotehele House.
28TH SALTASH MUSIC, SPEECH & DRAMA FESTIVAL The Saltash Music, Speech & Drama Festival will take place at the Saltash Wesley Church from January 22 to February 3 2018. As in previous years, the committee are looking forward to an exciting festival, with a wide range of classes, involving all age groups and providing an opportunity for all performers to receive positive feedback from our Professional Adjudicators, Jeffrey Wynn Davies (Vocal), David Fonville (Speech) and Christina Thomson (Instrumental). Sessions will be held on most days during the two weeks of the Festival and details of classes, entrance forms and fees can be found in the official syllabus, which is available, free of charge, from Saltash Wesley Church and Saltash Library, both in Callington Rd. Saltash and also The Bookshelf and Piglets in Fore St. Saltash. Entry date this year is Monday November 20. The event is open to everyone who is interested in the arts and it is always advantageous for entrants to perform to a larger audience. If you would like to support the festival and become a friend, an annual donation of £10 per person, would entitle you to your name in the programme and free entry to the festival daily (not including the Gala Concert).
Cotehele House | 11am - 4pm | Free, but admission charges apply | INFO 01579 351346 press 0 The Roman Fort at Calstock - Illustrated Talk No-one was more surprised at the discovery of a Roman fort at Calstock than the archaeological team themselves. They had successfully identified a line of medieval silver smelting sites on the Bere Alston peninsula and quite reasonably expected to pick up the sequence on the Cornish bank where the Tamar took its great swerve at Calstock. The story of their evacuation, finds and interoperation is a fascinating one, and will be retold by their project leader Dr Chris Smart. Advance bookings not essential. Landulph Memorial Hall, Cargreen | 6.30pm 8.30pm | £5 | INFO www.landulphfestival.co.uk
TUESDAY 31 october 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
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