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Hello and welcome...

….to February’s edition of Love Saltash

February is one of my favourite months - my birthday is in February, as is my Mum’s, my first grandchild’s and my eldest son - born on Valentine’s Day, which no romantic gesture has ever surpassed!

Ambika Olney

Relationships are our source of greatest joy, and our source of greatest heartache. But if you have loved ones in your life that you are speaking to right now (and of course you do, because you are a nice person!), make sure you give them an extra hug this month.

And believe me, sometimes that is all we need from each other. (Although a meal, some fizz and a bunch of flowers won’t be refused either!) We have some beautiful and poignant stories in this edition that remind us that life is short and sometimes fragile. So make sure you share some love this month with those that love you back.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Karen

Ambika Olney created this month’s cover. She is a creative graphic designer specialising in working with small and medium sized businesses. Her extensive commercial experience includes logo, advert and leaflet design. For more information email ambikaolney@yahoo.com

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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. To advertise with Love Saltash, contact Cornerstone Vision on 01752 225623 or email michelle@cornerstonevision.com

Contents

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In Brief Is 2019 the year to give something back? Busy Lizzy Decluttering Home and Heart Liskeard Naval Officer takes role at HMS Raleigh Fundraiser to give Valentine’s gifts to Man’s Best Friend Home comforts within your grasp Amanda Trotman - Local Hero Safe Harbour Big hearted Bridget made every moment count Dancing and Romancing! New Year’s Day Pram Race raises

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funds for young Fred Libby Overflowing generosity from Saltash folks SMART Kids in London Cornwall College students visit Children’s Hospice South West Inspiration in the Classroom Saltash Environmental Action - Rebels with a Cause Art at Ashtorre Pentillie Castle hosts February Wedding Fair New Musical Theatre opportunities in Saltash Out and About Community Arts at Calstock Arts

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No one likes a rise in taxes, however figures show that the amount of money that councils have received from government have been slashed dramatically in recent years. Combined with a rise in health and social care costs, this gives councillors a real headache to balance the books and fund essential services. Saltash Town Council have taken the burden of operating several services formerly funded by Cornwall Council, as Cornwall takes on its own burden of services formerly funded by National Government. The Town Council now operates the Pontoon, four public toilet blocks, the Longstone Depot workshop, and its team of wardens responsible for maintenance and repairs. The renovation of the railway station building is also council led and should be completed by July 2019. The Council are also hoping to take over the running of the library service by March 1 to continue to provide this service to the community, and to have The Maurice Huggins Room refurbished and up and running with a possible option of hiring the venue out to the community. A spokesperson from the Town Council explained, “To be able to continue to preserve and maintain these services for the community we have had to increase the precept for 2019-2020 accordingly. This is currently set to increase to £1,156,981 from £736,475 which will see an increase in council tax. We have also had to precept extra to increase the capital reserves which the council holds to be able to cover any unknown costs of future devolved assets and to make sure we have appropriate levels of statutory contingency in place.” All of the budgets across the different areas have been set using a cost based approach and adding 2.5% increase based on CPI.

neighbourhood plans

If you are interested in improving your area, you may like to look at cornwall.gov.uk/ environment-and-planning/planning/. A neighbourhood plan can be made by town or parish councils. Landrake with St Erney held a referendum on 8 November to decide whether to adopt its Plan, the final step in a five year process. Fortunately for the organisers the referendum resulted in 276 ‘Yes’ votes to 23 ‘No’s. The Plan is a statutory document and has considerable weight, informing planning decisions within the area. It builds upon the Parish Plan and is the culmination of extensive research, opinion gathering and consultation within the Community. Landulph Parish Council is in hot pursuit with their plan at consultation phase. It can be viewed online and hard copies are available at Landulph School, Cargreen Yacht Club, Landulph Memorial Hall, and The Telephone Box Book Exchange, Cargreen.

local awards Each year Saltash Town Council, in conjunction with the Rotary Club, select a Saltash resident to receive the Saltash Citizen Award and, in 2017 for the first time, a Saltash Environmental Citizen Award. These go to a person who has served their community/environment in some special way. It could be an outstanding one-off contribution to the well-being of the Town or a period of service to the Town, not just in the prior year. However, they must still be active and cannot be an employee or member of Saltash Town Council. There is also a similar award for the Young Citizen, who should be under 21 and living in Saltash. Each recommendation should be accompanied by a note specifying reasons for the suggestion and contact details. Nominations should be sent to the town clerk at the Guildhall, or mayors-secretary@saltash.gov.uk by Friday 15 March

IN BRIEF

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h o m es

One way of helping Cornwall Council save money and manage its resources is to report empty homes. Empty properties are a wasted resource which could be used for much needed homes. They can be an eyesore or cause other problems. Whilst the Council has strict guidelines around when it can act, it is able to engage with and help owners of these properties bring them back into habitable use. More details, and how to report a property online at cornwall.gov.uk/housing

BRIDGING

THE TAMAR The Learning Centre currently being built at the Tamar Bridge is due to open in Easter 2019. The ‘Bridging the Tamar’ project has been able to happen as a result of The Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee receiving a grant of £272,700 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to interpret the heritage of both the Royal Albert Bridge and the Tamar Bridge, the remainder being funded by the Committee themselves. An interactive exhibition space and a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) learning and events programme will bring the heritage of the iconic bridges to life. The programme will be developed with local partners including The Box, schools, universities and community organisations.

Visitors will be able to find out more about how operators manage and monitor the road bridge, the Saltash Tunnel and the tolling system in order to keep traffic moving smoothly and provide safe, reliable and efficient crossings of the river. Volunteers are now being sought to assist with this project. Contact Mark Tebbs on 01752 361577 or e-mail volunteer@tamarcrossings.org.uk

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director vacancy Community Enterprises PL12 has an immediate vacancy for a new Director They need a volunteer with ability, and some free time, to help lead and run the developing organisation. Experience in finance would be particularly helpful. For an informal chat please contact Peter Thistlethwaite on 07813 890416 or email chair@cepl12.co.uk

New Membership Card CEPL12 are introducing a membership card for the first time. This card is needed to prove you are eligible to use their services, eg the Hopper bus, and to participate and vote on decisions. Membership is free, and open to all who live, work, or shop locally and will double as a SaltashCard, the established local discount card. CEPL12 members should contact 01752 848348, hub@ cepl12.co.uk by the end of February to prevent your existing membership being terminated.

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Is 2019 the year to give something back? Article by Peter Thistlewaite, Chair of Community Enterprises PL12

Saltash and its surrounding areas are blessed with voluntary organisations of many types, from care of people in need, to sports and youth clubs, to environmental action groups to name just a few. Thousands of hours each year are given up by individual people to support these. But there is still scope for more people to be involved, and for new ideas about what can be done by individuals acting together for the benefit of the local area. At Community Enterprises PL12, we have provided opportunities for people to work at our Hub in Fore Street, to drive or assist with our Hopper buses, and to challenge the powers-that-be on health care issues. But we have also tried to be the link between individuals and other organisations needing volunteers. We are planning some informal recruitment days in the coming months to push forward with this.

We believe that volunteers should feel able to come forward on their own terms, offering the hours they wish, at the times they find convenient, and using the particular skills, interests and experience they already have. We also know that volunteers can learn and develop personally in such work, and currently Community Enterprises PL12 has a wide range of volunteer opportunities available, for example: • coordinating specific projects, eg promoting the SaltashCard with local businesses, creating regular publicity features for us, and also expanding our volunteer service. • providing practical assistance at our Hub, in the Scrapstore, or at our Dementia support groups, • driving our buses (or otherwise helping as a passenger assistant) • becoming one of our Directors (see page 8) Want to join in, as either a new volunteer, or someone needing voluntary helpers? Just contact us at 4 Fore Street, Saltash - Tel 01752 848348, email hub@cepl12.co.uk. We are looking forward to talking to you.

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I am thrilled to announce that local lady Lizzy Sharpe-Asprey has received the British Empire Medal for her service at the Saltash museum, this is a worthy recognition by the Crown. Lizzy said that she had better purchase a new outfit and hat for the special occasion. The citation reads for services to the museums in Saltash and South East Cornwall. Lizzy added that she hopes this, along with other awards the Saltash Heritage Museum has received, will give recognition and lift its profile. Lizzy was one of the founder members of The Saltash Heritage in 1986 and they later settled into premises at 17 Lower Fore Street, opposite the Guildhall, in 1999. She devotes all her free time to the museum, creating displays and collections to feature local historic events and by making the museum a learning place. She also invites local schools and youth organisations to hear the history of Saltash, often giving them the opportunity to ‘dress up’ in costume, reinventing the past for our next generation to reflect upon and share.

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The museum is a registered charity and an accredited museum with The Arts Council, England and has around fifty volunteers, whose support enables the museum to survive. Lizzy added, ‘The volunteers are a brilliant group of people who have all contributed to me receiving this award. I was astounded that my peers at The Saltash Heritage and the nine museums in South East Cornwall put my name forward and I’m very honoured. I feel this is a recognition of all the work done by those volunteers who work in the museum, who I would love to thank from the bottom of my heart!’

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DECLUTTERING HOME AND HEART

Jane Higginsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mum had been adopted twice during the War, and had had a really unhappy time. Jane believes that this was the catalyst for her Mumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s habit of never throwing anything away. This meant that when Jane came to do the difficult task of sorting through her belongings in order to sell the family home, she was faced with a mountain of emotional and physical clutter. Despite the immensity of the process, Jane found an inner strength and ability to face the process, which would have surely drowned the more faint of heart. Amazingly too, despite her own twenty year battle with trauma and depression, she

found healing for herself in bringing her mumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affairs to order. Jane faced one job at a time, keeping the feeling of being trapped by all the mess at bay, and was ably supported by good friends and family throughout the long, arduous task. Bear in mind, this took months. Friends and family were stunned by the progress Jane was making, as the bones of a lovely home were discovered under mounds of books, unopened purchases and paraphernalia, so much so that they asked Jane for her help too. It was this that made Jane sit herself down to write

local news a book - a very practical, kind and compassionate account of how she sorted through memories, identified what was important, what to keep and how to pass on what was no longer needed. The book, ‘Decluttering Made Easy’, is a combination of practical advice and personal insights, neither preachy nor long winded. Jane herself has a ‘lived in home’ and keeps probably more than her long suffering husband would like her to. However, through becoming an enthusiastic declutterer, which she is very grateful to her late mum for, she feels she has a completely new attitude. She has more time in her life now to support causes she cares about - Livewire and Trematon WI - and she works at the St Luke’s charity shop in Saltash, where she indulges her new found skills by organising the donations. Jane explains, “I literally feel like a different person. I feel as if I can breathe freely again! I feel

so much lighter as the weight created by stress in my head, neck and shoulders has vanished! I have always felt that something was holding me back, but I didn’t know what it was until it was gone.” Many of us struggle to let go, often because things, or people, have been snatched from us against our will. Jane’s story is very easy to identify with, and a symbol of tremendous hope that difficulties can be overcome. Even if those difficulties cover every available surface, making it difficult to even open the door. Jane is signing her book on Wednesday 13 February at The Bookshelf on Fore Street between 10am and 12pm. ‘Decluttering Made Easy’ is available to buy from: The Bookshelf, Saltash, WHSmith, Waterstones and other online book stores. Jane can be contacted directly at janehigginsauthor@ yahoo.com

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A former pupil of Liskeard School has been appointed as Commander Training in HMS Raleigh to head up the training for the Royal Navy’s new recruits. As a Training Management Officer, Commander (Cdr) Jeremy Ussher has significant experience of leading and managing Royal Navy and Defence training organisations. With appointments that have included department lead in HMS Collingwood, Hampshire, Head of Leadership in Britannia Royal Naval College, Devon, and most recently the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Defence College of Technical Training, also in Hampshire, he is well placed to take on his new role. Cdr Ussher said: “The Royal Navy is a very exciting Service to be a part of at this point in time with the arrival of the new aircraft carriers, new ships and submarines in design and build, and the F35 having completed flight deck trials in the US. The role of HMS Raleigh is to train the future sailors who will be manning and supporting these assets, so, to be appointed to HMS Raleigh as Commander Training is an absolute privilege and honour. This appointment also carries additional significance for me as I grew up in Liskeard. It has been really enjoyable meeting the HMS Raleigh staff, especially those that have connections with my family who still live in the area.” Cdr Ussher joined the Royal Navy in 2001 after

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manage all the other commitments in my life. “When I started studying my husband had just died and I had four young children – my eldest was thirteen and my youngest was three and so I couldn’t go off and leave them or stop working. The OU offered me the best way possible to achieve my dream of studying for a degree, whilst still being there to support my children.” “The main barrier for me was my confidence and trying to guide four children through their own grief. When my husband died, I lost a massive part of who I was, and my studies gave me something to temporarily fill that space. I had something else to hold on to and focus on instead of being in a black hole of bereavement. “Looking back, I can see that my studies are what kept me going during the hard times over the past six years, and my confidence has grown so much as a result.” On appearing in the university’s Special Report Week with LBC, Amanda said: “It’s been a truly amazing experience. I’m usually not someone who performs well in the spotlight, but it was such a rewarding experience and a real testament to the journey that I’ve been on in the last six years. My daughter listened to my interview and said how proud she was of me – which was very lovely to hear. It’s great for my kids to see me study and see something come out of it, which has been a real highlight for me. “The experience has also been very validating. To be able to say I’m studying for a degree, I’m doing it by myself and I was part of this campaign - it feels great.”

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safe harbour The Church of England Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Clubs (CESSAC) started providing a non-proselytising ‘home-from-home’ for service personnel in 1857. In 1988, it forged a relationship with Crown Royal Naval Charity, Greenwich Hospital, to run Greenwich Court in Southsea, Trafalgar Quarters in Greenwich, and Greenwich Place in Saltash. Any ex RN, RM, WRNS, QARRNS or RFA personnel, their spouses, partners, widows or widowers who are aged 60 or over can apply to move into its housing facilities. Greenwich Place was built as part of the re-development of Wesley Methodist Church on the site of the original church building, with the original Church walls still acting as part of its boundary.

Opened in 1993, it has a ship shape, matter of fact style, suiting its’ naval association, with splendid and far reaching views from its upper decks (sorry, storeys). Residents have access to a lovely lounge with kitchen, a more intimate shared space, laundry facilities, hairdressing salon, two guest bedrooms and a lift. Their personal living spaces are completely self-contained flats, with their own bathroom and kitchen and either single or double bedroom. (There is also one two bed flat). There is a natural camaraderie amongst the residents, through shared experiences of Naval life, and many are extremely active volunteering in the scheme and in the wider community. Recently, residents formed a

community news committee to project manage the refurbishment of both lounges; and several support a Dementia Friendly Veterans Group that meet in the Shado Centre, Saltash, with funding from Greenwich Hospital. The decision to move into sheltered housing is one to be carefully considered. The flats are rented; applications are welcomed from anyone who meets the Greenwich Hospital allocations criteria; and this includes applicants who own their own property. However homeowners are expected to sell when taking up a tenancy. There is a pool of applicants and priority is determined by assessinng who is in the greatest need of housing, for reasons of health or other circumstances. However, once made, the decision to move can bring with it a whole new lease of life!

Nicola Laker, Manager of Greenwich Place, is extremely proud of how well the residents look after themselves and each other. She says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We offer independent living with support. Freedom from the worry of upkeep and security of property; freedom from loneliness and isolation; and peace of mind that our facilities can support you to remain living at home independently for as long as possible. We have residents who may have moved in in their sixties and seventies, and who are still here in their nineties, living full lives with dignity and independence. The best thanks we can give, for the sacrifices they have made.â&#x20AC;? Applications are welcome directly through the website, cessaha.co.uk, by emailing ian.wilson@cessaha.co.uk or calling 0800 012 6625.

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Bridget, surrounded by friends and family at Christmas

Big-hearted Bridget made every moment count

Article by Kaye Bonner

If you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness every moment counts. So putting others before yourself and thinking how best you can help them in the time you have left takes a very special person. Bridget Horrell, is not only locally well known as one of our greatest landladys, but her personality and charisma made friends of everyone who stepped

foot into her former pub, The Two Bridges. It was at the pub which was run by Bridget and her supportive partner Keith where she became a true legend as a quizmaster. Her other passion, a love of colour and vibrancy was splashed all over the beer garden, with an array of different coloured furniture, with twinkling fairy lights for customers to enjoy. Bridget retired from the pub business, hoping to have a well earned rest, but was recently given the devastating news that she had a terminal illness, a massive blow to both herself, partner Keith, family

charity news and close friends. Even a huge personality like Bridget has to face defeat sometime, and she passed away on January 7, peacefully, at 10.30pm. However, in true Bridget style, she died leaving a legacy of hope, determination, and passion for doing good for others, raising monies for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth. In an interview given to raise awareness for the great work St Luke’s achieve, shortly before her death, Bridget said, “Everything has happened very quickly since I was diagnosed, but I always thought, if something happened to me, I would want to be looked after by St Luke’s. They’re there for me and my family 24/7 when we need them and are helping us all the way. I could write a whole book about how amazing they are!’ This bespoke care included helping Bridget through pain management and symptom control so that she was as comfortable as possible, supplying her with a wheelchair so she could more easily get around, and bringing in a new bed. St Luke’s has also been supporting Bridget’s family – the ‘best thing in her life’ – including her partner, Keith, whom she met at school. Despite her own diagnosis, Bridget fundraised for the charity by having her lovely locks shaved at the pub which she’d run for thirteen years. Plenty of loyal supporters cheered her on giving her the enthusiasm, encouragement and support to give something back to the charity who had supported her! Brave Bridget was quoted as saying, “My head shave has been my way of saying thank you and trying to help other people who need their compassionate care, too.” She raised £392 on that December afternoon. Bridget’s charity endeavours didn’t stop there.

Just before Christmas her greatest friends Liz and Lee Fedrick decided it was a ‘good’ time to organise a ‘final quiz’, with none other than Bridget herself as the ultimate and ‘fancy free style’ quiz master. Again she had us all laughing in our seats, Bridget wouldn’t have minded us saying that pronunciations of words were not easy for her, and it was such a giggle to hear her words and phrases that were totally muddled up. In the weeks before her death, Bridget raised over a staggering £2000 for St Luke’s charity from coffee mornings, head shave, quizzes and Facebook campaigns. St Luke’s Specialist occupational therapist Shaen Milward said: “I was bowled over by Bridget when I met her. She was so full of life and great fun to be around. Even though she was really poorly, she was all about enjoying life and giving back as well. She really was a very special person who’s made every moment count in the time she had left.” Bridget left behind two girls Stacey and Rebecca, and two grandchildren Alfie and Noah who will proudly remember her still joking and laughing, “keeping smiles on all our faces, always in high spirits.” Every year, St Luke’s cares for over 3,500 patients at end of life and needs to raise at least £4million to provide this vital service across the community. If you’d like to show your support and donate to Bridget’s fund, please visit the St Luke’s Facebook page. View her video at https://youtu.be/62L76mDJFyI Thank you to Robert Maltby, Head of Communications and Marketing, St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth for his contribution to Bridget Horrell’s inspiring story. Bridget after the head shave

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keep dancing and romancing! Sally Dunn has been dancing since a little girl, winning trophies throughout her career either solo, as part of the TJs, a dance act with a difference which is still going strong, or pouring her love of moving into the people she teaches. Meeting Sally, you would never guess that she is approaching 60, until you witness the photographic evidence of her decades of performance. (Sorry Sally, you’ve been rumbled!) She attributes her success to being taught by Bob Tanner, who danced and DJ’d in the 1960s on Union Street and taught with Victor Silvester. Bob Tanner, at a sprightly 80 something, is not just an expert teacher, he moves with welloiled grace, something that he contributes to more than 60

years of teaching dance in the Plymouth area. Perhaps there was a time back in the day when you danced to dawn, but you feel those times are gone. You need to think again. Some of the couples Bob and Sally continue to teach are well past retirement. One gentleman who had a recent stroke was bought vouchers by his daughter to attend some classes. There was a dramatic improvement in his health, and he is now able to swish around the dance floor, “holding my wife like I used to”. Sally, explains, “Even if you think you have two left legs and no sense of rhythm, you may well be pleasantly surprised. Ballroom dancing puts the man in charge, even just for that one hour a week when you attend

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PRAM RACE RAISES Article by Kaye Bonner

Saltash Rugby Club held their annual Charity Pram Race on New Year’s Day, for local lad Freddie Libby the beneficiary of the event, which has been running for well over 40 years. Fred’s mum Kate explained, “Freddie is one of our trio, the ‘Little Libs Team’. Our boys love rugby, Alfie plays for the U15s at Saltash RFC; Fred, our middle son has always been a quite shy little boy. “During the summer last year,

on a family trip to London, Fred suddenly became really poorly with a headache and dizziness. Once arriving home his symptoms became far too regular. Like any parent you become concerned, but we never expected to hear such dreadful news. We took Freddie for an MRI scan and the Consultant at the hospital confirmed that Fred’s had a large tumour on his brain.” Shaun and Kate’s world felt like it had fallen apart for their beautiful boy who looked so perfect from the outside. What? Why? How? Were the first questions they asked. They were told to go straight to Bristol Hospital immediately. Once in Bristol, Fred then

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S FUNDS FOR FRED underwent a nine hour operation to take a biopsy of his tumour and surgeons carried out further work on another cyst that was just above the growth. After the longest week ever, they were told that Fred had a ‘Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma’ tumour grade 1. This was good news, no cancer! However, it was found attached to a very dangerous and vulnerable part in Fred’s brain, therefore, they were told that a course of 12-18 month of chemotherapy was needed after another 11 hour operation. Life has completely changed for the Libby

family. This is just the start of a succession of treatments for the little chap, if the tumour cannot be removed safely, Fred’s eyesight and hearing are at risk should it grow bigger. The Pram Race Organising Committee at Saltash Rugby Club expressed their sincere thanks to staff at the Pubs and Clubs of the Town for their kind support of the event. The Libby Family cannot thank everyone involved enough for their love and support as a town. Thank you to Kate Libby for supplying the information for this article.

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Article by Tim Parkman

Saltash Baptist Church welcomed 40 people to come and enjoy a Christmas Day meal. We had a range of people, some old, some young, some married, some single, but all of them would have experienced some form of wanting to be part of a bigger group of people than they would have been. We ate a three course meal, which was cooked by Bob, Neil and Don from the church with help from many different people. We sang carols together, had a chocolate quiz and even sang some silly songs together. There was much laughter and joy and people were really grateful. The thing I love about this day is that it is not just the church that brings it together, it is a real community meal that so many people help towards. I would like to express a thank you to Waitrose who supplied all our food and even

sent one of their partners over to help us serve and wash up. A thank you to Co-Op who instead of giving presents to their fellow colleagues in store gave presents to those who attended, there were many presents and these were so gratefully received by people. So many people from the community gave donations, both financially and in gifts. Danielle Frith collected a lot of treats and food which meant people were able to go away with little food parcels as well. Organisations like the members of U3A gave financial contributions along with many individuals. We were inundated with offers of help, which in the end we had to start saying no to people helping! We collected more money than we had to spend so we are able to send ÂŁ300 to Saltash FoodBank to support the amazing work they do. A huge thank you Saltash. You made sure that people would not be alone this Christmas Day, you made sure that they went away, full, happy and with gifts that shows them that people care.

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Smart kids in london

Children from SMART’s three primary schools have enjoyed an action-packed educational trip to London, exploring the city over the course of a week. Year 6 pupils from Dobwalls, Landulph and Trewidland made the most of the trip, visiting a number of museums, the Houses of Parliament, as well as finding time to visit the West End to take in a performance of Aladdin. Students from Trewidland were particularly impressed with the Genie, who flossed and dabbed during the performance! On their visit to the Houses of Parliament, pupils met Sheryll Murray MP, who gave them a guided tour. Greg from Dobwalls even found out that there is a secret toilet in the Queen’s robing room, which only she is allowed to use! After four busy days, all headed home early on the Friday morning. On the way back to Cornwall, the coach stopped off at Stourhead, for all to stretch their legs in the beautiful grounds. Some even ventured inside the house, where, as Grace from Dobwalls found out, there is a library that holds over 6000 books!

Pupil behaviour throughout the week was fantastic and their feedback has been great. Poppy from Landulph said she loved London and would definitely go again, saying that they ‘went to so many new places, and saw some incredible things’, and that ‘it is definitely worth the seriously long drive up!’ As well as the opportunity to visit a number of world famous landmarks, pupils had a great time meeting other children from their fellow primaries and forming new friendships. This is the second year this trip has run, and follows on from the successful visit to London in October 2017. SMART’s CEO Mr Buckley commented, “During one of our first MAT Student Council meetings, a child from Trewidland came up with the idea of this joint trip which makes it even more pleasing to hear how much they enjoyed it again this year and how much they learned from it. We are so fortunate to have excellent staff volunteers who are keen to give their time freely to enable such opportunities to take place.”

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cornwall college Students visit Children’s Hospice South West Access to Nursing, Health and Social Care and Childhood Studies students at Cornwall College Saltash visited Children’s Hospice South West as part of the Widening Participation project. The Widening Participation through Skills Project aims to improve pathways from vocational programmes to higher education and to increase access for all to higher level skills training through innovative and flexible access routes which address barriers to participation. A visit to the Hospice is particularly inspirational for students who might think that they do not possess the skills to access higher education. Access Lecturer, Norma Barrett, said it was an “interesting and emotional experience for the students.” “The amazing work of the Children’s Hospice is always a revelation and inspires us to get involved. The visit cemented learning, showing how it is used to make a real difference to others lives.” Children’s Hospice South West provides care

for children with life-threatening conditions by providing children’s hospice and professional family support services. According to one of the students, Amanda Smith, the facilities at Little Harbour are “amazing”. “The rooms are beautiful. The staff that showed us around were wonderfully informed and the whole hospice had a lovely feel,” she continued. “Little Harbour would be a fantastic charity for us to support with our fundraising in the future.” Access to Nursing student, Sally Harrison, said all of “the rooms were wonderful and fully engaging”. “The visit was a real eye opener to see care out of a formal clinical setting,” she continued. “The whole experience has made me think how rewarding it would be to work in a hospice.” For more information about the range of Access to Higher Education courses, please visit www. cornwall.ac.uk or contact the College on 0330 123 2523.

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Chris Higgins (right, centre) with students from Saltash.net

INSPIRATION IN THE CLASSROOM Saltash.net community school has teamed up with a well-known Cornish based children’s author to improve and encourage reading and literacy at the school. Chris Higgins is responsible for the My Funny Family series of books for young readers, as well as several series of older teen fiction. She has won a number of awards including Young Minds, the Lancashire Book Award, the Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Award, the KYBA, and she has been shortlisted twice for Queen of Teen. Chris first visited saltash.net in July to talk to students about her book ‘A Boy Called Ocean’ and returned in November to launch the Patron of Reading Initiative and to talk to Year 8 and Year 10 students about the process of crafting language and creating a novel. Students had the opportunity to ask Chris questions about the writing process, and where she finds inspiration. Year 10 students were treated to an especially useful lecture on the

writer’s craft and how Chris selects the right words to use, which forms part of the English Language exam that they will tackle next year. Chris will be working closely with the Library team and the English Department over the next two years, in order to bring a love of reading and creative writing to all students and is running a competition to write the best first line of a story. The winner will receive a signed copy of one of her books and the best 10 entries will be posted on her website. Chris said,” I was thrilled to be asked to become the Patron of Reading for Saltash.net Community School. I’m looking forward very much to working closely with the school, helping them develop and promote new literacy initiatives while building on the incredible work that is already taking place.” She will be posting updates and showcasing students’ work on her website chrishigginsthatsme.com

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School Report Grease

Saltash Community School are putting on Grease the musical and hoping for another fantastic success of drama, music and dance. With amazing acting, singing, costumes, props and set, the show will prove very popular with the audience. The cast will perform to local primary schools on Tuesday 5th February. There are also four evening performances for the general public, between the dates Tuesday 5th to Friday 8th February. The performances are a brilliant opportunity for our school to showcase its

Humanutopia By Corlissa Waites

At the end of last term Year 10 spent the day with the team from Humanutopia, a charity founded in 2004, learning life lessons and acceptance of self. During the day students focused on employability, how words can upset others and realising how ‘just banter’ can affect people in different ways. Students then could choose to continue the course for a further two days and take part in the ‘Heroes Journey’ in

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amazing talent in the performing arts. The cast includes a variety of experienced and new performing arts students and it is great to see them demonstrating outstanding teamwork, pulling together to put on a great performance for their friends, family and the general public. I would like to say congratulations to the all of the members of the cast, who were committed to coming to rehearsals over a period of many months to create a professional show. Also a huge thank you to all the teachers involved, who all worked hard to help the students perform the musical to the best of their abilities. None of it could have happened without them.

which they learnt to be more comfortable with who they were and each other. Over 60 students applied who were put in charge of Year 5’s to share what they had learnt. The following day the year 10’s supervised and trained Year 8’s in the techniques they had learnt. Many pupils from both years spoke out over the days in front of everyone, gaining a huge step in self-acceptance, which teachers were proud to see. Overall each year group say they enjoyed the week and the Year 10’s said the whole course gave everyone a voice and a stronger sense of each other’s characters.

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Recently we hosted a charity showcase - “Shut Down the Stigma” - raising money for the charity Stem 4 and promoting an awareness of mental health. The event was organised by former 6th formers Kari Summers and Danielle Burnard, who ran a similar showcase last year. This time, the event raised over £1,000 for the charity, beating last years’ total of £780. Students from all year groups demonstrated a variety of their talents in front of an audience of nearly 100. Some of the acts included a gymnastics routine, rapping, singing and many other musical talents. The performing students went through an audition process and rehearsals to wow their audience with their talent. With the focus of the evening being the mental health of teenagers, between each act a selection of students

presented a short speech, including statistics and advice for those in need and how to help people suffering from a mental health issue. A raﬄe was also run, with over thirty local businesses generously donating a range of prizes. Some performing students even put their baking skills to the test for refreshments served during the interval. The students demonstrated all core values of the school, including their large display of empathy towards the charity throughout the evening. A big thank you should also go to Mr Wieprecht who helped organise the event alongside the former students. Also huge congratulations to all the students involved with the night who helped raise large amounts of money for a fantastic cause.

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environmental news SEA, Saltash Environmental Action, punch above their weight! Their activities include attending demonstrations in the capital to more sedate meetings in the town hall. Their aim is to make sure the general public take their message seriously as they lead the way in getting us all to change our behaviour. Members of SEA took part in the first major directaction event in Extinction Rebellion’s short life. XR, an international social movement, was formed in October when over 100 academics signed a call to action by nonviolent protests. Their aims are threefold, the government must tell the people the truth about climate change, enact legally binding policy measures to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2025 and create a National Citizens Assembly to oversee these changes. Following a full day of training on the legal issues of civil disobedience and in what was expected during the protests, sea members then were part of closing five major London bridges, by peaceably sitting on the tarmac. “It was an emotional day for everyone as people who had been trying for years to get strong action to counter climate change began to feel that at last we were really showing the government that for the sake of our children. grandchildren and all other species we could stand for inaction no longer.” SEA’s regular meetings in Saltash are also attracting

more and more local people who want to know how they can be part of this growing movement, even if they’re not the protesting type. At last month’s meeting, Jackie Young from Environment Plymouth talked on how they helped turn the Plymouth Waterfront into a ‘Plastic-Free’ community. The main target is single-use plastic, and the standards that have to be met to claim Plastic-free status are set by Surfers Against Sewage. Jackie challenged Saltash to do the same. The audience seemed up for it, and SEA is already considering how to take this forward. At the same meeting Ellie Jackson spoke about her series of children’s books. Ellie was impressed by the joy on her children’s faces when a turtle was nursed back from the brink of death when a piece of plastic was blocking its gullet. So impressed that she wrote a book about it; and then a second, on another true story of a puffin snared by a loop of plastic, and a third about a whale entangled in fishing gear. These books are being used in many homes and schools and encourage environmental awareness among six-to-eight year olds. Ellie is currently crowd-funding a project to bring the books into every school in Cornwall. If you aren’t sure where to start, SEA’s regular meetings can inspire you to action too. Contact info@seasaltash.org.uk to get started, or find them on Facebook.

art news These paintings from the new exhibition by Ashtorre Watercolour Group show, to impressive effect, thoughtful control of colour.

Nasturtiums©Helen Roberts

Helen Roberts’ study, Nasturtiums, is, at first glance, just red and green. But look at those greens. The paler yellowish greens of the leaves fight for attention against the darker bluer greens of the background. Using this variation of hue allows the picture to stay ‘mainly green’, avoiding a distracting third background colour, and leaving the magic to come from the bold reds of the flowers. Red is ‘complementary’ to the green; it’s the opposite colour on the spectrum and, because of that, it sings out with maximum contrast. Imagine the picture with lemon-yellowy flower heads; imagine the difference.

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Juliet Blake’s Fish, on first glance, looks almost monochrome – a beautiful study in blue, deep and paler tones organised to create a strong formal composition, an arc of repetitive fish-shaped motifs holding the whole thing together. A blue picture if ever we saw one. But the complementary to blue is orange. See how those orangey, golden yellows make this painting zing. Imagine it with no yellows. And spare a glance for the brilliant brushstrokes that define the scaly skin…

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ASHTORRE WATERCOLOUR GROUP CAFE EXHIBITION at Ashtorre Rock 15 Feb - 21 Mar The exhibition - right under the Brunel Bridge at Saltash Waterside, PL12 4GT - is open 10-4Images daily. © the artist

Fish©Juliet Blake

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Pentillie Castle hosts February Wedding Fair

Set on the banks of the River Tamar, amidst idyllic mature gardens, acres of lush countryside and woodland, Pentillie Castle is one of the county's most majestic wedding venues. Steeped in history, the versatile and breathtakingly romantic venue offers a host of dreamy spaces to say "I do" alongside elegant reception rooms an sumptuous accommodation. If you are a bride or groom to be and looking for inspiration, where better to start than the Pentillie Castle Wedding Fair which takes place on Sunday 10 February from 10am-4pm. Showcasing the talents of a hand-picked selection of over 50 wedding suppliers across three styled marquees and throughout the castle, you can look forward to gorgeous ideas galore, alongside some of the most romantic vistas in the South West. Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz and goodie bag on arrival; enter the 'win your wedding' competition, and savour a stunning day out in this

extraordinary spot! Entry is ÂŁ4 per adult (no charge for children under 16) and there is plenty of free parking. For more information on this event please visit www.pentillie.co.uk or call our team on 01579 350044.

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New Musical Theatre Opportunities for Saltash

Local university graduate Florence Bonner, who studied at Chichester University, and successfully graduated in September 2018, is now excited to share her wealth of expertise and knowledge by offering Musical Theatre and Theatre Studies to like-minded aspiring students in Saltash. A competent performer herself, Florence has an abundance of experience within the performing arts which stems right back to when she was just

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MUSIC SCENE UK’s top musical directors and producers for the National Youth Music Theatre, by passing a stringent audition and taking their professional performances to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at the New Town Theatre. The show was successfully awarded 4/4 stars from the Musical Theatre Review, The Scotsman and The Guardian to name just a few arts tabloids. From Flo’s performances with the cast of Not The End Of The World, she was awarded a Grade 8 certificate in Musical Theatre by Trinity College, London. Florence said that she was, ‘Absolutely enthralled and privileged to work with so many experienced and professional theatre practitioners and cast. My invaluable experiences have put me in good stead to teach Musical Theatre to a very high standard.’ More recently since graduating, Florence has worked alongside and collaborated with a very talented local director, Julian Barnicoat, she was able to conduct and instruct the cast for the WW1 and Suffragette workshops for the Saltash musical premier of ‘Blood Red Rose, which was written, composed and sung as lead vocalist by Julian. This show was very well received by a packed audience. Over the years, Flo has won numerous trophies at local Music Festivals, she felt humbled and yet very fortunate to have been taught by a well respected

singing teacher and ex South West Opera Society member Miss Bronwen Davies (Bronwen Speare) who enabled Flo to pass her musical exams with the London Music Society. Flo added, “Having studied music and theatre for the best part of my life, I now feel I have invaluable skills and experience to teach and inspire other likeminded students, who have a passion to pursue their own interest and skills in musical performances. “I was fortunate to have an excellent A level drama teacher from Saltash.net – Mrs Jo Loyn’, and was grateful to have such an incredible and supportive teacher. Flo also benefitted immensely from her theatre training at the ESSA School of Drama in Saltash, winning various cups and trophies. For further information, Florence can be contacted on Saltash 01752 843073 or email floo1996@ hotmail.co.uk

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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON LOCALLY monday 28 january Face2Face Oasis A group for parents or carers of a disabled child or those with additional needs. Support is given to help you successfully navigate through the worrying and confusing experience of having a child diagnosed with support needs. The group is free, friendly and informal. Saltash Children’s Centre, Callington Road | 9.30am - 11.30am | Free | INFO Julia Donnell 07767 111867 Fire Cadets Fire Cadets gives young people aged between 11 and 17 the opportunity to work within the fire and rescue service equipment and learn to work together as a team. New cadets are welcome. Every Monday | Saltash Fire Station | 6.30pm 8.30pm | INFO 07811 954830

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Saltash Army Cadets The Army Cadet Force (ACF) has over 41,000 cadets in more than 1,600 detachments all over the country and is one of the biggest and best clubs around. When it comes to fun, friendship, action and adventure, it’s hard to find anything that beats the Army Cadets. Every Monday | ACF Centre | 7pm - 9pm | INFO 01208 73183 Meditation Classes Join a class anytime. No need to book. Beginners welcome. Hosted by Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Plymouth. The Shado Centre, Plougastel Drive | 7pm - 8.15pm | £6, students £3 | INFO meditationplymouth.org.uk Origami Gift Workshop Hosted by Rebecca, this workshop teaches you Origami techniques to make beautiful and elegant paper gifts and decorations. Limited tickets. Saltash Scrapstore, 89 Fore Street | 7.30pm - 9.30pm | £10 | INFO www.facebook.com/ SaltashScrapstore

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available in the area. All welcome. Every Tuesday | Community Market, 4 Fore Street | 10am - 2pm | Free | INFO info@dementiaPL12.uk www.dementiaPL12.uk Rhymetime Free sessions of rhymes, stories and singing for children aged 0 - 4 years old and their carers, featuring David and his guitar. Every Tuesday | Saltash Library | 10.30am - 11.15am | Free | INFO www.cornwall.gov.uk Knit and Knatter, Craft and Chatter A group of like minded people getting together to enjoy a variety of craft activities. Learn new skills and exchange ideas. Any age, any ability and completely free. Every Tuesday | Saltash Library | 1pm - 4pm | Free | INFO www.cornwall.gov.uk 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 Players Vacancies. Casual play non league, not suitable for beginners. Every Tuesday | Local facility in Saltash | 7pm - 9pm | INFO John 07981 363346

OUT AND ABOUT wednesday 30 january Saltash Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 DECAF - Saltash Live at Home Activity group to support anyone living with dementia. All Live at Home members welcome to join in. Programme of activities for the year: music, willow craft, animal party, crafts etc. Saltash Social Club

Every second and fourth Wednesday | Burraton Church | 2pm - 4pm | INFO Sarah Clook or Liz Hewer 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

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Lego Club For fanatics aged between 5 and 11 years old, enjoy the fun and creativity of Lego together at this weekly club. Every Thursday (during term time) | Saltash Library | 3.30pm - 4.30pm | Free | INFO www.cornwall.gov.uk

friday 1 february Never Too Late to Write - A Retreat for Women Writers A weekend writing retreat for women writers with author Vanessa Debbie. Writing, including learning to write well, and then finding opportunities to be published, is not restricted to those with youth on their side. Writing is for us all - but sometimes, you’d be forgiven for thinking it isn’t. Now with her tenth books on the chocks, Vanessa Debbie will support you, sharing her experience and her love of writing - whether you want to focus on short fiction, novel length fiction, poetry or your memoirs. Continues until 3 February | Pentillie Castle and Estate | Prices start at £390 | INFO 01579 350044

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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 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 Quiz Night Join the China Fleet Country Club for their fun filled

OUT AND ABOUT quiz night. Up to six people per team. Chinese food available, served before the quiz. China Fleet Country Club | Food served at 6.30pm, quiz starts 7.30pm | £9.50 for members, £12 nonmembers | INFO Please call 01752 848668, option 5, to book Voodoo Both Nick and Becky have been on the music scene for many years, and are no strangers to entertaining crowds. Voodoo provide an eclectic set, ranging from rock, through to pop and ballads. A premium, professional duo, with a combined 54 years in the business, guaranteed to bring an exciting, energetic performance to every show! The Bull’s Head, Callington | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01579 383387

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5 ’n Dimes A little bit funky, a little bit rocky, a bit of blues with a whole load of soul. Energy, fire and passion still intact! The Union Inn | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01752 844770

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includes a buffet with tea, coffee and water. Remember to bring your business cards, brochures and a smile. China Fleet Country Club | 7.30am - 9.30am | £9.50 £13.50 | INFO 07969 986871 Dementia Voice PL12 Walking Group Affected by dementia? With the support of trained walk leaders, people living with, or affected by, dementia can enjoy safe walking routes. Walks vary in length from 30 to 90 minutes. Every first and third Wednesday | 10am | INFO 07512 098117

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The Craving The Craving are a unique duo, featuring the soulful lead vocals of Lisa Royle and the blues-infused guitar and vocals of David Morris. Playing music from the 60’s, 70’s and beyond; including classics from Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Queen, The Beatles, The Eagles, Thin Lizzy, Tina Turner, The Who, Free and many more. The Bull’s Head, Callington | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01579 383387

Pentillie Castle Wedding Fair 2019 Are you a bride or groom looking for inspiration? It is unlikely that you will have planned this before - so where better to start than the Pentillie Castle Wedding Fair? Pentillie Castle is a truly special place, a magical Cornish Castle, with extensive mature gardens and over 300 years of history with dreamy views across the River Tamar, making it a great venue and backdrop for the Wedding Fair. Pentillie Castle and Estate | 10am - 4pm | £4 | INFO 01579 350044

Gone South Gone South are based in Plymouth, and are a fun and dedicated musical team who love to perform. They cover a wide spectrum of diverse, complex and highly popular tracks to please all audiences and age groups, featuring rock, pop, funk, ballads and more. Saltash Social Club | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01752 842863

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friday 1 february Phil Beer String Theory Tour Charming, disarming and exceptionally talented, multiinstrumentalist Phil Beer is something of a national treasure of the folk, roots and acoustic scene. With the odd laugh thrown in for good measure, Beer’s flawless musicianship and rich vocals will leave you wanting more. 7pm doors, 8pm start | £15 advance, £16 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org thursday 7 february Calstock Film: The Bookshop (Isabel Coixet 2017) Cert PG England 1959. In a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop. 7pm doors, 7.30pm start | C Fylm annual membership £6, includes first film. £4 for subsequent films. Don’t forget your membership card. | INFO Tickets are available via www. calstockarts.org friday 8 february Tom Ridout No Excuses Band Award winning saxophonist and recorder player Tom Ridout presents his new quintet, all rising stars of the jazz world. Playing a mix of originals, jazz standards, folk and even the odd Beatles number, this is sure to be an exciting night of music. 7pm doors, 8pm start | £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s, students with ID and unwaged | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org friday 22 february Group Listening Duo Group Listening treads the overlap between classical and experimental music. Their set hums with the ghostly energy of sound pioneer Joe Meek and Martin Hannett, via the groundbreaking sonics

of early electronic inventor Raymond Scott. £10 advance, £11 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s and students with ID | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org

Thursday 7 march Leveret A unique collection between three of England’s finest folk musicians, Andy Cutting (button accordion), Sam Sweeney (fiddle) and Rob Harbron (concertina), each regarded as exceptional perfromers and masters of their instruments. 7pm doors, 8pm start | £14 advance, £15 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org friday 8 march Calstock Film: Peterloo (Mike Leigh 2018) Cert 12A The story of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where British forces attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally in Manchester. 7pm doors, 7.30pm start | C Fylm annual membership £6, includes first film. £4 for subsequent films. Don’t forget your membership card. | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org saturday 16 march Brexit and the End of Empire Can we blame Brexit on the legacy of the British Empire? Is ours a nation at odds with its own history as with Europe? And is Brexit the cure for Britain’s unhealthy relationship with its past? In this illustrated talk, Danny Dorling looks at the impact of the long drawn-out end of the British Empire on the Brexit vote and asks whether the rupture could have a silver lining. 7pm doors, 8pm start | £10 advance, £11 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £7 under 18s, students with ID and unwaged | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org

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£27.50 for 3 courses | INFO Please call 01752 848668, option 5, to book Pentillie Castle Valentines Dinner Visit the Cornish Castle for a romantic backdrop to your Valentine’s Day. This is a superb opportunity to enjoy a romantic and unique dining experience in the beautiful Castle dining room overlooking the River Tamar. Booking essential. Pentillie Castle and Estate | £90 per couple (£45pp) | INFO 01579 350044

thursday 14 february U3A Meeting U3A aim to encourage people no longer in full time employment to help each other to share their knowledge, skills, interests and experience. We welcome new members to our family. Talk by John Dobson on Russia before/after the 1991 Revolution. Second Thursday of the month | Saltash Wesley Church | 2pm - 4pm | Free | INFO www.saltashu3a. org.uk/

friday 15 february Plymouth Area Police Choir Concert St Stephen’s Church welcome back the amazing The Plymouth Area Police Choir for a fundraising concert. The very talented Claire Fry and Darren Jane will also be performing during the evening. St Stephen’s Church | Doors 6.45pm, 7.30pm start | Tickets £5, available on the door or from Piglets (Fore St) | INFO Steven Hookaway 07855 600241

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Half Term Trail at Cotehele Wrap up warm and get out and about on the Cotehele estate on this fun free trail. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply. Continues until 24 February | Cotehele | 11am - 3pm | Free | INFO 01579 351346 press 0 The Elves and the Shoemaker The Elves and the Shoemaker is a 45 minute long fun-packed and accessible retelling of a well loved tale, brought right up to date with a modernised setting and the help of a host of puppets. Devon based theatre company Above Bounds have made this production a great introduction to theatre and uses puppetry, music and visual storytelling to tell this wholesome story in a compact and delightful way. Calstock Village Hall | 3pm | Adults £6, Under 16s £5, Unwaged £4, Family £18, 3 and under, free | INFO www.abovebounds.co.uk

Fab Beatles One of the UK’s finest Beatles tribute bands visits Saltash - The Fab Beatles bring their authentic instruments and costumes to give you a 100% live Beatles experience. Priding themselves on their professionalism and attention to detail, it’s widely documented that the Fab’s sound is the closest that you will ever hear to the originals - they even have Ringo’s drum kit from the 1964 American tour! Saltash Social Club | 8pm - 12.15am | £10 | INFO 01752 842863

COMING UP AT THE PLYMOUTH JAZZ CLUB Jazz, in all its forms, seems to have quite a following in Saltash and the surrounding area. The Plymouth Jazz Club has been running since 1984 with the sole objective to bring quality live jazz music to the local area. It promotes a wide range of jazz styles by top line artists from the UK, Europe and USA. Featured artists & bands have included Clare Teal, Alan Barnes, Scott Hamilton, Greg Abate, John Etheridge, Mark Nightingale, Jim Mullen, Karen Sharp and many more. All newcomers will be guaranteed a grand old welcome at this friendly, lively club, so if you are interested in trying something new, or rekindling an old passion why not give your ears a treat. Doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For all events, admission £9 (Members £7, full time students £5) Tickets on the door; information 01752 774343 www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk

Sunday January 27 - The Magnolia Jazz Band - £10 An evening of traditional Dixieland from this lively, experienced group of musicians. Sunday February 20 - Roger Marks with the Martin Dale Quartet - £10 Plymouth based saxophonist Martin Dale is one of the busiest and most popular jazz musicians in the South West, joined by guest trombonist Roger Marks. Sunday February 17 - The Riveria Ramblers - £10 The Riviera Ramblers is a new hot rhythm band formed and led by John Shillito on trumpet with a fresh line-up to facilitate a swinging “Hot Club” feel. Sunday March 3 - Neil Maya Quartet - £10 Playing “1959 , the Golden Year of Jazz”. The Neil Maya Quartet was set up by Neil Maya and Tom Unwin in 2001, and since then the quartet has been delighting audiences with top level modern and contemporary jazz at many of the main jazz venues in the Southwest and beyond.

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Blu Soule Playing everything from jazz and blues, to rock, pop and gospel, as well as anything else that takes their fancy, Blu Soule are a five piece band from Plymouth. With a throbbing bass, awesome lead guitar, soulful sax, tight drums and sultry, smooth vocals, they have a relaxed chemistry to boot too and spontaneity that crowds love. The Rod and Line, Tideford | 3pm - 5pm | Free | INFO 01752 851912

saturday 23 february Table Top Sale On the last Saturday of the month, the church hosts a table top sale in the sports hall. There will also be a coffee morning held at the same time. Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 9am - 11.30am | Entry free, tables £4 | INFO Bob Cartwright 01752 842069 to book a table. The Ernie Kenny Show Playing hits from the 50s to the 80s, live entertainment not to be missed! Saltash Essa Club | 8.30pm | Members free, £3 non • continued on next page...

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