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Hello and welcome... ....to Love Saltash. I’m hoping you enjoy leafing through the pages of this edition with a quiet cuppa. One of the best parts of my job is meeting people, and this edition is full of some really interesting stories from Saltash folk who can inspire and enthuse us. Everyone knows the adage, from little acorns grow mighty oaks; and these stories are full of the potential and promise of growth. Our own organisation is also a good example of the acorn principle. Most of you know that Cornerstone Vision publishes Love Saltash from the ground floor of a converted home in the Peverell area of Plymouth. Our little team has been producing community papers for over ten years now. Its fast paced, absorbing, and
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stressful work - constantly maintaining deadlines, researching stories and selling adverts to pay for it all. I’d like to thank this handful of superheroes for all their hard work in making sure you get your copy of Love Saltash each month. I’d also like to thank the brilliant team of local contributors who sniff out the best stories to keep you glued to the page; the enthusiasts who put the magazine through your letterbox trudging up and down hills without a grumble; and finally our amazing businesses, community groups and organisations, who pay to advertise in Love Saltash. Without them believing in us, none of the above would be possible, and we wish them the very best in all their endeavours.
Nigel Follett
Karen “Nigel is an alumnus of the former Saltash Comprehensive School. He joined Livewire Youth Music Project as Marketing and PR Lead in July 2017, originally becoming involved for his digital art skills for which he has won international awards. Nigel is currently Marketing Manager of Plymouth based IU Energy. From October 2017, he project managed the new Livewire website development projects. He has recently been elected as a Trustee of Livewire and day-to-day his work involves press articles, social media and other marketing activities. He says, ‘This is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in a community, and I’m in awe of what Livewire’s team does for the young people of the area.’” - Read Nigel’s article on page 28
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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.
Front Cover Photo: Gemma Slattery. Gemma is an amateur photographer with a passion for showing off the fantastic place we live in. Find her on facebook at Photography Gems.
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Contents
In Brief
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St Stephen’s says: Save our Oceans Life on the River Nicola Eaton is dressed for success Spa Days with a Difference Walking for Spiritual Health Jack Halford OAP: Outrageously Active Person Saltash Student shines at College Star Award DofE teaches Rewards of Resilience Livewire launches new Mental Health Service for Young People Crosspark Pre-school Welcomes You Saltash Steals
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Bored in the holidays? Go on a treasure hunt in and around Fore Street and find this hidden landmark. Send us a picture to prove you were there!
26.2 Miles through the vineyards of Bordeaux with 23 wine tasting stops - with Just Be Saltash Rugby still tackling after 49 years! Art at Ashtorre Saltmill Skatepark gets a Makeover Great War 1914 - 1918 commemorated in Saltash Music Scene - with Slim Semora Out and About Pengrillie is back! What’s on at Calstock Arts Turn Back the Clock with Miss Ivy Events Plymouth Jazz Club
Many of you will have already seen my name linked to Michael T Grundy will writing, who I have worked alongside for many years. However, the time has come for me to fly solo and draft independently!
to offer a professional and reliable service and undergo continued professional development, so you can be sure that the advice received is relevant and accurate. I obtained my Law Degree in 1998 and went on to complete the Legal Practice Course (solicitors training) in 2000. So I am legally qualified, unlike so many other will writers offering services today. • I will visit you in your home • Offer advice based on your requirements (including ways to protect your home from being used to pay for possible future care home fees) • Draft a will tailored to your requirements • Offer advice and draft Lasting Powers of Attorney (Finance & Property and Health & Welfare)
This is a very exciting time for me. I am now a member of the Society of Will Writers, who are an non-profit making organisation, who ensure it’s members have: professional indemnity insurance, the relevant skills
Please contact me on: 01579 344433 or mobile 07971 280 510 if you would like further information. Anita Hutt LL.B(Hons) MSWW
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IN BRIEF
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Between now until the end of September, volunteers can help prune, tidy and maintain a number of areas throughout the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the Tamar Trails near Gulworthy, Wacker Quay in the Lynher area and the Tamar Valley Discovery Trail. All tools, refreshments and lunch are provided. Dave Readman, coordinator of the Valley Volunteer scheme, says, “We have a great team of dedicated volunteers who join us regularly to help out, but we’re always grateful for a few extra pairs of hands!” Dave continues, “This year we have introduced a number of training days, as a way of giving something back to our volunteers, providing them with practical skills that they can use while working with us or elsewhere.” Training days include scythe use and sharpening, strimmer use and maintenance, firewood splitting and stacking, summer tree identification, step building and fencing. For details of the programme, or for further information, please contact Dave Readman, 07410 411440, dreadman@tamarvalley.org.uk, or visit www.tamarvalley.org.uk and click on Events.
Tudor Garden
Gains Grant
The Tudor style garden behind the town’s oldest domestic residence, the medieval Mary Newman’s Cottage, is to be further enhanced by means of a grant. The raised flower and vegetable beds in their
wood surrounds are in need of restoration and Cornwall Community Fund has awarded the Tamar Protection Society, who maintain the house and garden, £858 for this purpose. The house and garden are open to the public at weekends free of charge, though donations are appreciated, and teas are available on the terrace with its garden and river views.
The 2018 World Cup
Impact on the
Workplace
The world cup is upon us! Here’s some advice for employers courtesy of Tamar HR. Making adjustments to accommodate the World Cup may be welcomed by Companies to uphold morale and employee relations It might be suitable to consider some extra provisions for staff wanting to watch games during the tournament. These may include; taking time off or allowing staff extra breaks throughout the day to watch particular games which have significance. Communication between employees and employers is key. Whilst it might not be possible to “shut down” or completely stop operations, in the interest of employee relations it might be prudent to consider allowing staff to switch shifts or allow for adjusted hours to allow staff to watch games. This could mean employees coming in a little later or finishing a little earlier and making up the lost time at the start or end of a day. Organisations may also consider allowing a television or radio to be on in the workplace. Employers that allow access to a television in the workplace are advised to consider a different perk to those who do not wish to watch fixtures so they do not feel disadvantaged.
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IN BRIEF
NEW POST OFFICE
OPENS
Saltash bucked the trend by opening a new post office recently. The new Post Office is at Church Road Stores in Gordon Court, Saltash and is run by Viney Puveendra. It’s open seven days a week between 7am and 10pm and was created as part of a network modernisation programme.
University professor offers students guidance
Deputy Headteacher and Safeguarding Lead at saltash.net, who stressed the importance of the guidance Professor Phippen delivered. “Almost all members of our school community use the internet virtually every day both in and out of school but the penalties for using it irresponsibly, socially, emotionally and even financially can be huge. Andy Phippen has a very down to earth, yet pragmatic approach and we thought it was important that the students got to hear some of the things that can go wrong if we don’t use it responsibly or, as importantly if we are affected by it being misused by others,” Mr Skelton said. “We’re looking forward to developing our relationship with Professor Phippen further over the next year to assist us in ensuring all of our students are cybersafe and cybersmart,” he added.
on online safety Cancellation of
Saltash.net community school was delighted to welcome Professor Andy Phippen, Professor of Social Responsibility in IT at the University of Plymouth, into school shortly before half term to talk to the students about issues that young people face online. Professor Phippen has worked on social issues connected to IT for 15 years, advises and lobbies government around the issues and regularly speaks at schools on issues of internet safety and social responsibility in IT. Professor Phippen presented to Years 7 to 10, focusing on a wide range of issues affecting internet safety, including age restrictions on games and abusive behaviour on social media platforms. The sessions were engaging and informative, and encouraged students (and teachers!) in attendance to get involved and consider online safety issues. Professor Phippen has already suggested working with the students again, to run workshops and work with the Sixth Formers. Saltash.net students clearly valued the sessions, with one noting that, “It was nice to know that people cared about keeping us safe online.” The visit was organised by Mr Jeremy Skelton,
Derriford service
Saltash Community Enterprises PL12 is disappointed to announce the discontinuation of the Derriford bus service. Despite running the service six times a day, five times a week over the last 18 months, it has made a continual loss and the funds cannot sustain the service any longer. Community Enterprises PL12 is not a government run organisation, but a community interest company which depends on the services on offer being self sustaining. Over the last six months, they had been advertising the fact that the service hadn’t received enough support to keep it going, so unfortunately it has become a case of ‘use it or lose it’. They are aware this doesn’t help the regulars who work at the hospital, who do use the service so the CIC are asking those who read Love Saltash to bring any new ideas on how to make the service work to the table. They would be interested in trying a new approach, however it must be viable and sustainable, even as a ‘break even’ project.
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SAVE OUR OCEANS
community NEWS Sir David Attenborough’s plea and global concerns about the worrying and increasingly dangerous ‘plastic situation’ has concerned all the children and staff at St Stephens School in Saltash. They were horrified at the crisis our oceans face and have begun their own journey campaigning against the use of single use plastics. Their aim is to raise even further awareness about the immense damage that plastic is causing our planet, not only within their school, but in the local community too, and furthermore, the impact that single use plastics have on marine and wildlife which are dependent on the world’s seas and oceans. Their research has been impressively staggering with one child stating, “500 billion plastic bags are used annually around the world and the majority end up in our oceans, where they are mistaken for food. When an animal eats them, it either suffocates or dies of starvation.” This was furthered by another child who added, “There are nearly six trillion pieces of plastic in our oceans (creating a plastic graveyard the size of Australia), and if we continue to use plastics as we do, by 2050, there will be more plastic in our oceans than stars in the Milky Way.” The children made their own awareness video “Save our Oceans”, thus highlighting the severity of the problem, and it is their aim to encourage people to stop and think about how we can all help protect our oceans and planet. The video has already reached an astounding 11,000 views on You Tube, stretching out as far as Australia, Canada and Tokyo; however, the children hope that it will continue to be shared to spread their important message. In support of their fight against plastics, St Stephens School have banned the use of plastic bottles, straws and cling film at their school and hope to reduce the use of other plastics in the
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upcoming year. Furthermore, they are creating several art installations, which demonstrate the impact of plastic pollution. On Friday 8 June, every member of the school wore BLUE in rejoicing of the oceans on World Oceans Day and they are hoping to participate in a whole school beach clean with the support of parents and the local community. The children from St Stephens Primary School are passionate about their campaign stating, “It’s not too late, if everyone does their bit to reduce the amount of single use plastic they use, the seas and oceans can be saved. Please help to save our oceans!” The school is currently involved with the Surfers Against Sewage project “Plastic Free Schools”. The children in Key Stage 2 have been innovative and written letters to the Government from the perspective of sea creatures. These letters have been sent to the Environmental Secretary demonstrating the children’s passion for a plastic free future. Leila Mckenna (Year 5 Teacher) said that, ‘the project has affected the children across the school. In our regular assemblies, we have discussed the impact plastic has on the world and our future. Even the youngest children have made posters calling for a “stop to plastic in our seas’’. The children have contacted their school dinner provider: Chartwells, and requested to have their lunches provided in paper bags rather than cling film. Leila Mckenna added, ‘We are passionate about this project and are continuously looking for ways to further reduce our plastic footprint’. You can watch their moving clip on You Tube by visiting youtu.be/3i9-ULUklVo. I watched this video and it really does make you ‘stop and think’. We, at Love Saltash, wish all the children and staff every success in their proposed almost ‘plastic free’ school!
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tamar news
LIFE ON THE RIVER THE RIVER...
In 936AD King Athelstan drew a boundary at the Tamar between Wessex and Cornwall and the river still forms most of the boundary today. The river is part of Cornwall, so if you are on or in the Tamar you are still in Cornwall until you reach the Devon bank.
Photo by Chris Jones
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Photo by Andy Campfield The Tamar is part of us – whether we watch it, cross it, play on it, or race on it. A few may still even work on it. As Saltash recovers after its months of fairs and festivities, the River is both a reminder that life goes on, always changing, but with a deep rooted sense of remaining the same. We are so fortunate to have our Waterside view. Photo by Izzie Roberts
Photo by Izzie Roberts Photo by Chris Jones
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STUDENT NEWS
Sue Hooper, Steph Carter, Lara Cook, Sue Cook, Nicola Eaton and mum Tina
Nicola Eaton is
dressed for success 12 year old Nicola Eaton, who is currently a Year 7 pupil at Saltash.net, has received wonderful news that she has been awarded a scholarship entry into the Hammond School in Chester, to study a Dance and Academic Course. At the same time, Nicola has learned that she has been successful in her application for £250 funding towards her uniform from Saltash based Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation. Nicola explained, “I have been dancing since I was three years old. I attend the Geraldine Lamb Dance School. I love to dance. I do RAD ballet, tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Hip hop, RAD Vocational ballet, performers and musical theatre. Dance has become my life and I dance everyday if I can. I want to perform for my career and later become a dance teacher. Hopefully for
Geraldine Lamb. My teachers Lara and Sue Cook have helped me with their support to gain a place at The Hammond School in Chester. This is one of four most elite dance schools in England. I am currently at saltash.net in year 7 but will be starting Hammond in September in year 8. I went to Brunel Primary for my junior school. I am also very grateful for the grant given to me by the Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation which will help greatly towards the initial costs of my uniform”. Sue Hooper said, “We as trustees were very pleased to grant funding to Nicola. Nicola has worked extremely hard to gain her place at the Hammond, and respond to the excellent support and tuition of Sue and Lara. We wish Nicola every success and happiness in her new venture and the exciting challenges that lie ahead of her”.
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SALTASH BAPTIST NEWS
WALKING FOR SPIRITUAL HEALTH
Article by Tim Parkman
I love golf. And I know some people say that it is just a good walk ruined by hitting a ball (or trying to). I don’t see it like that, I enjoy the combination of the walk and the tactical element (in which I could do with some prayer or coaching!) of getting the ball into the hole, or at least somewhere near it. It is that combining of two elements that sometimes makes things a lot more different than we expect, that is why the church is combining two elements together of praying and walking in a new initiative for Saltash. Over the next year we are going to be walking around the town after the service on the third Sunday of the
month to pray for the homes, businesses, schools, and organisations that we pass. In the later part of the year there will be plans to leave little painted stones around the areas we have walked, just as a reminder that we have been in an area and have prayed. We will also be contacting the groups and businesses we pass to ask if there is anything specific we can pray for. You may want to contact us, you may want to stop and chat to us, you may just want to ignore us and hope we go away, any of the above is fine. Our hope is that over the next year or so we will have prayer walked the whole of Saltash and been able to connect with lots of different people, no prayer request is too small or too big. If you do see us out an about, why not stop us and say hello.
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cOMMUNITY NEWS
From left to right; Jon Gallagher (England Over 40 Captain and Jack’s personal coach) from Plymouth, Royston Sumner Gliddon ( England over 45 Captain and Chairman of England Masters Squash Association) from Plymouth. All
JACK HALFORD, OAP: OUTR Meeting Jack Halford was exciting! Jack is proof country and boxing. And when he beat his PTI on that ageing can open up doors, and hopefully his first time on a squash court, then the squash sharing Jack’s infectious attitudes to fitness as an team too. After 24 years of playing sport for his country, he older person will be inspirational too. moved to America where he Jack has never really sat still. coached football teams. He had a trial for Southampton At 60 he was persuaded by his Football Club at 15; joined the children to return to the UK, Royal navy at 16; and spent and after working in stables for most of it as a national player a while (his brother had been for various teams – table tennis, Jack with British badminton, football, hockey, Open Masters winner an apprentice jockey to Tony Howard Cherlin Balding) he had the opportunity cricket, rugby, athletics, cross
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r (manager and owner of Fort Stamford Health and Fitness Club), Jack Halford (Team member of the over 70s) and Jon three players won all of their matches to help England have a clean sweep in the recent Home Internationals.
AGEOUSLY ACTIVE PERSON to move to Greenwich Place where he has been most happy for the last eight years. However, at 71, life has no sign of slowing down! He returned to Raleigh and Drake as a squash coach and joined the China Fleet Club. He then developed an interest in competing again. Last year he came very close to beating the eventual winner of the British Open in the second round in his first time at the tournament. And he knocked out the 6 foot 5’ Martin Pearse in the Masters Championship quarter final last year. Not bad seeing as Jack is 5 foot 4’!
This year he returned from the British Open Masters having reached the semi final where he was narrowly defeated by the eventual winner Howard Cherlin. Jacks training (in case you fancy a challenge) means four days of running, swimming, weights and sit ups, and of course squash, followed by one day of rest. He can also be found hiking and jogging on Dartmoor with his son, or flaunting his OAP status at Saltash’s health clubs with discounted membership!
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STUDENT NEWS
Saltash student shines at College Star Awards Students from the Cornwall College Group has been recognised for their outstanding achievements at this year’s Student STAR Awards. The categories for the awards are based on the College’s values: Can do, Caring, Celebrating, Consistent, Connected, Courageous and Creative. Each category saw three candidates shortlisted from hundreds of nominations, with the winners receiving a trophy and the runners-up a certificate of commendation. The Consistent award went to 19 year old ZoeJade Hallett, a Professional Cookery student from Cornwall College Saltash. Zoe said: “It feels great to win the Consistent award and I really didn’t expect it. Three years ago I started cooking, that was when I first realised that I wanted to be a chef. My first cookery lessons at school inspired me to continue onto Cornwall College Saltash, where I am lucky enough to be working in a refurbished restaurant and professional kitchen.” Zoe’s tutor at the Saltash campus Chris Penk
describes her as “inspirational”. “Zoe pushes herself all the time and she is great at supporting other students. The STAR Awards give us a chance to celebrate her achievements and give a reward back to someone who works so hard, which is just amazing.” Chris explained. Principal and Chief Executive for The Cornwall College Group Raoul Humphreys said of the winners and runners up, “While every student’s story is unique, they all share some important traits, those of commitment, endeavour and character. You will hear stories of students blossoming through their studies, shrinking violets transforming into confident and engaging members of the community. “But the roots of their success are found in the support provided by their families, friends and the incredible staff at The Cornwall College Group. Many of our winners have said they would not be here this evening without the unrivalled support and dedication of their tutors.”
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Article By Tommy Williams, SOAC Young Leader
If you thought the Duke of Edinburgh award was just walking – think again! You will, of course get a chance to trek through some of our most amazing outdoor spaces, even camping out under the stars – an unforgettable experience; but there is so much more to the DofE scheme than that! At the awards ceremony for 2017, one of our leaders started with a presentation in which she highlighted just how much effort, enthusiasm and commitment our participants have put in to their DofE sections. The young people gave over 320 hours of their time to the community through volunteering and walked over 1400km on expeditions - all in just one year! Our participants have also
developed themselves by learning new skills like art, cooking and acting, as well as taking part in physical activities such as rugby, gym work and football. Every young person in last year’s Bronze and Silver groups passed their award and the young people present collected a badge and certificate from our special guest Councillor Hilary Frank. Current Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) participants have described DofE as being an invaluable experience, teaching them life skills, resilience and how to stay properly committed to a project with a huge reward at the end. The Saltash Open Award Centre (SOAC) are recruiting this year for a new Bronze group to start in September 2018. To
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wards of Resilience
join, you must turn 14 before Easter 2019. If you are older and would like to complete your Gold award, SOAC are also looking to start a Gold group. To complete your Gold you must be over 16 and under 25, and have previously completed your Bronze and Silver. There are three main sections to complete for the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards: Skill, Physical and Volunteering. Completing them is simple; spend (on average) an hour a week working on each section. The time you spend on each section will slowly increase as you work your way up through the levels, starting with a 6-month section and two 3-month sections for your Bronze award. Alongside this, you will go out on expedition and on a practice expedition. Don’t worry about kit, you can borrow almost all of it from SOAC! As a group, SOAC meet fortnightly on a Tuesday
evening from 7:30 to 9:00pm. These sessions are always good fun and you will learn all sorts of new skills such as navigation and first aid, helping you to successfully pass each level. DofE is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, learn new things and then, after all the fun you have doing the awards, it looks great on your CV as well! What’s not to like? To find out more information, ask any questions or get a feel for how the sessions are run, please join us for an open evening on Tuesday 17 July from 7:00 to 7:30pm at The Core Youth Centre, Church Road, Saltash PL12 4AF (on the Saltash College campus). Questions? Please email us at saltashdofe@ outlook.com or visit our websitewww.saltashdofe. wordpress.com, where you can also have a look around and see the things we get up to. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Article by Nigel Follett
Livewire Youth Project’s new mental health service for young people, ‘Heart n’ Soul’, is now up and running. With generous grant funding of £80,000 from Global’s ‘Make Some Noise’, the Saltash Waterside based charity is providing an on-site mental health worker for two years, with the intention of making this a permanent service. After the funding was received in April, Livewire embarked upon a lengthy and complex recruitment process resulting in the hiring of Elaine Keogh, who is now heading up Livewire’s mental health support services. Andy Rance, Livewire youth work coordinator explains, ‘Young people’s mental health and wellbeing has been a growing problem over the past few years. Since national and local government introduced widespread and devastating austerity measures, the numbers of young people presenting with issues has increased frighteningly. We became painfully aware that long waiting lists for help and support were exacerbating an already intolerable situation for young people who were
Livewire launches new mental health service for young people struggling. We decided enough was enough and that we needed to do something - ultimately successfully raising the funding to set up this new service for the wider community Livewire serves.’ A team of qualified volunteers and qualifying student counsellors has been set up to work alongside Elaine, with counselling and support available at each of Livewire’s open access sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, as well as daytime sessions. Alongside this, Livewire has also been successful in raising a further £41,000 to run closed group sessions on Tuesday evenings for young people grappling with mental health and wellbeing issues. These sessions are specifically aimed at young people from the Plymouth area. Parents, carers and other agencies and organisations can refer young people to any of these sessions but most importantly, young people can refer themselves. There will also be support for parents of young people going through issues and soon an after-school session for the younger age group. If anyone would like more information or to refer a young person, please do not hesitate in contacting Elaine via email Elaine@livewireyouth.com, call 01752 843570, or simply drop in on one of the open access sessions. There will be NO long waiting lists.
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As you step into the grounds of Crosspark PreSchool, there is a definite feeling of how preschool ought to be. The delightful grounds are full of play materials – including a garden, tepee, and all the traditional outdoor toys you would expect. Having been run initially as a play group over 35 years ago, Crosspark continues with the ethos that first began the movement – that quality, structured play with peers, in a relaxed environment was essential for child development and learning, and building self-esteem and confidence. Many families have been coming in one way or another for decades – some staff are here because they first took their little ones to the pre-school, and liked it so much that they stayed; and some larger families have been sending their children from the eldest to the youngest, and even bringing along their children’s children. Alongside this gentle, family style, with its spacious, airy environment, the pre-school, still run by Jane
Newman, delivers an excellent curriculum to prepare youngsters for school, socially, personally and academically as well, with individual learning plans for each child. Last year’s Ofsted pronounced them Good in all areas. Jane has additional qualifications as a qualified Integrative Counsellor, specialising in bereavement and can offer practical and emotional support to parents and children alike. She has trained and chosen her staff carefully so they are knowledgeable, wise, and caring – essential for dealing with toddlers and pre-schoolers. Crosspark have funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds including funding for 30 hours/ week depending on funding criteria. They also accept childcare vouchers and have a limited amount of places left for September 2018. If you are looking for a pre-school with a high ratio of adult to child, and classes of around 24 children at a time, please visit their website www.crossparkpre-school.co.uk, find them on Facebook, or call Jane on 07966069312, or 841591.
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The Original Factory Shop has some great picnic hampers for a day in the country or on the beach.
If you wear prescription spectacles you possibly need prescription sunglasses. L Gibson Optometrists in Fore Street offer Ferucci Solaire range to your own prescription - ready in under a week.
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DAYS OUT IN STYLE
Love Saltash takes another stroll around Saltash. Roving Reporter, Roy Perring, takes his camera with him for another look at the selection of shops and services available right here in Saltash.
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Cipriata colourful sandals with a cork effect wedge. Cool blue bag from the Woodland collection. At All About the Shoes, run for 18 months by Richard and Theresa Rawlings.
The new beer garden at the Railway Inn is just waiting to be enjoyed in the summer. It joins other pubs and clubs in the area offering you the chance to enjoy a pint in the sun.
Any items featured were subject to available at the time of our visit we cannot guarantee they will be there at time of publication.
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The Saltash Pharmacy say they have everything you need for summer days including high factor sunblocs, hay fever treatments & sunglasses. Plus of course professional advice from the team.
Don’t fancy an epic journey for a break in the sunshine? Look no further than Saltash’s own Waterside. With Just Be, The Union Inn and the Ashtorre Rock centre offering a choice from simple snacks to full meals it’s a great place to spend an hour or two. Watch the boats on the river, take a picnic to the green, talk to Ann Glanville’s statue in her new home, or visit an exhibition at Ashtorre.
SOME LIKE IT HOT! There can’t be many of us who don’t like a bit of sunshine but maybe we should take a few precautions. Seek shade when the sun is at its strongest – generally 11.00 am to 3.00 pm. Cover up in the sun with a longsleeved t-shirt, sunglasses and hat. Wear sunglasses that have one of the following - CE and British Standard Marks, a UV 400 label, 100 per cent UV protection. Use sunscreen and lip balm.
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with 23 wine tasting stops North West of Bordeaux, the Medoc region coiffing grand cru, oysters, steak, cheese, grapes of France sits on the left bank of the Gironde and yet more fine wine. estuary. Vast quantities of the region are covered The theme for fancy dress is ‘Amusement Park’, in vines, growing the grapes which produce some and Tina is asking for suggestions to really enter of Bordeaux’s finest wines across 1500 vineyards. into the party spirit, whilst basking in the sun in The area is home to some famous towns including South West France. Pauillac, Margaux and Blaye. Wine Connoisseurs Tina justifies herself: “On a more serious note, if I was going to wreck my body it had will know many of these place names to be for a beneficial purpose; I can by their appearance on elegant guarantee that everyone reading this bottles of some of the world’s finest will know of someone who has been wines – a synonym for gentility and affected by mental health concerns. good breeding. Aware of the limited support for That is until someone decided to youngsters in the South West, and organise the ‘The World’s Most Idiotic Marathon‘- Le Marathon Tina Parker of Just Be the ever increasing demand on services, mental health for younger du Medoc... a race through the Bordeaux wine region- with runners in a themed people became my focus. As a charity that doesn’t fancy dress, and aid stations fuelling the runners reward its management with huge salaries, Invictus Trust ticks all of the boxes. with samples from the local vignerons. Tina Parker has gallantly put herself forward for “Invictus is a small Cornish charity set up in this year’s race as a challenge to mark a very memory of a young man whose struggle with significant year for birthdays in her family, and mental health issues had tragic consequences. “I am aiming to raise £2000 for the charity, which cleverly avoiding disclosing any actual age! The marathon happens on September 8, starting hopefully will be the start of my fundraising activities, at Chateau Marquis de Terme, finishing at the whilst raising awareness at the same time.” centre of Margaux. Tina will be one of 8,500 You can donate at https://uk.virginmoneygiving. participants, running an undulating course, whilst com/TinaParker4, or pop in and see her at Just Be.
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RUGBY NEWS
Saltash Rugby
Article by Kaye Bonner
Still tackling in their 49th Year!
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RUGBY NEWS Saltash Rugby are now reflecting on an unprecedented season in their 49 year history, with the 1st XV valiant appearance in the RFU Senior Vase Final at Twickenham, as well as a consistent league campaign that saw them finish in the runners up spot in the Cornwall and Devon League, gaining promotion to the Western Counties (West) League for the 2018-19 campaign under skipper and hooker Ryan Rayner. In addition, the club’s 2nd XV beat Tavistock 2nds in the Pedrick Cup Final to add to the success on the field. The club’s own youth section has certainly contributed to the success, with 18 of the 22 players who took the field at Twickenham having come through the youth set up, and a similar ratio in the 2nd XV throughout the season. Re-formed in 2003 following the world cup campaign, the club’s youth section has age groups from Under 7 through to Colts so there is a steady trickle of new players to senior ranks each season. Despite being a small club, Saltash Rugby also has its share of rising stars, chosen to play at county and professional levels. 1st XV wing Will Morton
and Flanker Lewis Wells were selected to play for the full Cornwall side, making their bows against Devon in the Tamar Cup, and appearing in the County Championship at Hertfordshire. The thriving youth section has also had its share of representative honours, with Under 15 captain Archie Fleming representing the Cornwall A Squad as well as appearing for the Exeter Chiefs U15 Academy. Lock Fin Jones and Prop Colm Rich also pulled on the black and gold appearing for the C Squad against Bristol with utility back Andrew Walsh representing Devon Under 15s against Cornwall. In the Under 16s Kristian Davis represented the Exeter Chiefs U16 Academy, as well as Cornwall, with Jack Mills and Freddie Davis also pulling on the Black and Gold. Colts Robert Walsh, Jack Wickham, Devon Bennett-Murray, William Oatey & Danny Snook also played for the County. Now the plans start for the 2018 - 19 season across the club. Thank you Nick Rich for supplying the information.
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ART NEWS
Third Impressions Third Impressions Third Impressions SALTASH PRESS GANG from
Chris Waring Chrissie Russell Ellie Russell-Hsieh Jane Jones Richard Allman
art at ashtorre
at Ashtorre Rock 13 Jul - 16 Aug
The exhibition - right under the Brunel bridge at Saltash Waterside - is open 10-4 daily
Printing always produces surprises. Just as a potter subjects his forms and glazes to the unforgiving fire of the kiln and waits with bated breath to open the door, the printer can never be sure how the ink will take, flow or bleed when a plate is subjected to the press. It is this unpredictability, this serendipity that teases the print maker and often produces a raw, hand-made, imperfect effect – sometimes a straightforward but beautiful mistake - that would never have consciously been drawn or scratched. Not to be confused with massproduced ‘prints’ or copies, print-making is about unique, carefully crafted originals. Saltash Press Gang work together to explore their ideas and skills using several techniques:
Comment by John Forster
Drypoint – ink is pressed into an image scratched into a plate that can then be used to make several similar images. Linocut – by contrast, the negative [or ‘leave white’] areas are cut away and the ink is rollered onto the raised surfaces to form the image. Monotype or monoprint - ink is applied directly to a plate and manipulated to make a unique, unrepeatable print. Collagraph – Shapes and textures are collaged onto a plate and then preserved by a coat of paint or shellac and used to create several versions.
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SALTMILL SKATEPARK GETS A MAKEOVER Saltmill Skatepark has been given a new and improved look for 2018. This tired and worn out skatepark needed a touch of TLC and with the support of various sponsors and volunteers of Junkyard Skatepark in Saltash, this has finally been able to happen. Saltmill Skatepark is such an important part of the Saltash community and is used by so many. The space is fantastic and a great asset to Saltash. The new layout includes a block coloured finish to look more professional and uniformed, aligning itself with skateparks across the work, with two amazing graffiti artists, Cormack James Reid and Ross Unos Lamerton, volunteering their time to make this happen. Volunteers from Junkyard Skatepark and Groundwork South gave up their time to revitalise this much loved asset of Saltash. All the paint and materials used were funded by Travis Perkins, who’s support made the project possible. There has been a new bin provided by R&G Pools, and new signs, funded by Howdens in Saltash, have been put in place to continue the safe use of the skatepark. Bling Construction Ltd also did their bit by replacing and relaying the BMC track, which has encouraged so many
people to get back on their bikes. A big thank you also goes to the Saltash Town Council and Brunel Recycling. Future plans for the skatepark include raising funding for new CCTV, so that the community can feel safer. There are also plans to repolish the ramps so they’re smoother and easier to use. Regular maintenance checks have also been organised to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the park. There will be a graffiti wall, so people don’t feel the need to vandalise or write and draw on the brand new ramps. A space for creativity was felt to be really important to the project. There will be a skate, BMX and scoot competition on September 8 so already something to look forward to, but if you’d like more information, keep an eye on the Saltmill Skatepark Facebook page for updates. When so many people, of all generations, are turning up to use the Saltmill skatepark, all the hard work seems to have paid off. One last big thank you to all the Junkyard Skatepark volunteers for their hard work and time, all the sponsors who made it possible and the community for getting behind the project. Let’s have a great summer of 2018, down at Saltmill Skatepark!
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COMMUNITY NEWS
GREAT WAR 1914-1918 COMMEMORATED IN SALTASH
Article by Sue Hooper MBE
On August 4 1914 Britain declared War on produced by community groups and organisations Germany. Between 1914 and 1918 thousands to be displayed in the gardens of St Nicholas and of Troops left St Faith Church in November. Saltash to fight And poppy beds have been planted all around on the Western Saltash including the areas of the Commonwealth War Graves at St Stephens Church grounds. Front. They left Saltash August 4 1914 was when Britain declared War by Train from the on Germany, and the Commemorative Events Saltash Station Committee will be marking that date with a and the Saltash Service and the unveiling of the representation Ferry Slip on the Saltash Waterside, crossed over of the WW1 Silent Soldier at the Memorial Peace the River Tamar to the Channel Ports on their Garden in association with Saltash Town Council. brave journey to fight for their Country in the There are many more projects in the pipe-line (subject to funding), including two Memorial Great War. 140 men associated with Saltash never returned. plaques and photographic display boards, on the Many of the men lived, worked and played in two sites (Saltash Railway Station and Saltash Saltash (some had been billeted in Saltash, and Ferry Slip) of the Troops departure in 1914 on some were from all over Cornwall). Many of those their way to the Western Front. that did return were badly injured and emotionally All the events planned by the Great War Commemorative Events Committee affected for the rest of their lives. (Saltash) will be fitting to the During 2018 Saltash will recognise, memory and in appreciation of all respect and honour the sacrifice those who lost their lives during those men made, and various the Great War conflict of 1914events are being organised by 1918; and indeed of our own loss the Great War Commemorative of 140 men. Events Committee on the 100th The events committee wish to Anniversary of the end of WW1. thank its current major sponsor Already the Committee have Saltash Town Council and also commissioned four memorial the China Fleet for its kind and banners which will be displayed generous financial support. around Saltash; and carpets of One of the volunteers poppies and jute are being slowly working on the poppy carpet
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MUSIC SCENE Saltash is lucky to have some country, blues and americana greats pass through its pubs, venues and even stately homes. This July, hosted by the Pengrillie festival at Pentillie Castle and Estate, visits one man Texas band , Slim Semora. Born in Houston, Texas with roots in Nashville and the South, but now hailing from Cremyll, Slim was brought up during the classic 60’s era on Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Bob Dylan, ZZ Top, JJ Cale and the like, with blues legends such as Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker and Mississippi Fred McDowell, also not far from his doorstep. It’s easy to see where his influences lie! His tunes are often reflective of his tumultuous past growing up in Texas, his personal demons being hinted though lyrics of regret and reform, all to a toe tapping, rhythmically contagious beat. Melodic, finger picking tunes with gutsy, toe tapping rhythm and raspy vocals, added to harmonica, slide, foot tambourine and an old suitcase with a kick drum pedal and Suitcase Slim, the One Man Texas band was born. An accomplished musician, Slim Semora has over 30 years of musical experience under his belt, having toured the States with various bands
as well as owning recording studios in Austin, Houston and Wichita. He has worked with artists such as Slash of Guns N Roses, as well as receiving accolades from Wilko Johnson (of Dr Feelgood fame) and an original band member of Elvis’ whilst playing in Memphis. Settling comfortably into the singer songwriter genre, he regularly plays around the Devon and Cornwall pub circuit. He’s visited The Union Inn in Saltash, The Bay Horse Inn in Totnes, The Brook Inn in Plympton, in Plymouth and recently played at the Carpenters’ Arms in Callington, just to name a few. Slim’s unique blend of blues, rock and country sucks you into the Suitcase Slim performance, with his prolific gigging calendar accomplishing nothing to quell the energy of Slim on such a regular basis. Life’s tribulations have naturally provided the perfect platform to showcase the essence of Slim’s soul, which is felt every time he performs. Slim has walked the walk and talked the talk and is guaranteed to get those toes tapping and those hands clapping wherever he performs. Catch him at the Pengrillie Festival at Pentillie Castle on Sunday 15 July, or visit www.slimsemora. com to keep up to date with his future gigs.
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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON LOCALLY monday 25 june Face 2 Face Oasis A group for parents or carers of a disabled child or those with additional needs. We give support to help you successfully navigate through the worrying and confusing experience of having a child diagnosed with support needs. The group is free, friendly and informal. Every Monday | Saltash Children’s Centre, Callington Road | 9.30am - 11.30am | Free | INFO Julia Donnell 07767 111867 or 01872 302411 Scrabble Club A place to get together with other word lovers to play the classic game of Scrabble together. From beginners to experts, all are welcome. Every Monday | Saltash Library | 2pm - 4pm | Free | INFO www.cornwall.gov.uk
Colour Your Cares Away A great session for adults, allowing some time to de-stress and colour with adult colouring books and calming music. Use the supplies available or bring your own. Every Monday | Saltash Library | 3.30pm - 5pm | Free | INFO www.cornwall.gov.uk 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 Mindfulness Classes Hosted by the Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre.
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OUT AND ABOUT No need to book, join a class anytime. Beginners welcome. Membership and discount class cards are available. SHADO Centre | 7pm - 8.15pm | £6 | INFO meditationinplymouth.org
tuesday 26 june
Digital Champions Free digital training is on over in libraries across Cornwall. Helping you send and receive emails, fill in forms such as job applications, create a social media account to stay in touch with friends and family, shop online and find offers and access the Council website. Every Tuesday | Saltash Library | 10am - 12pm | Free | INFO www.cornwall.gov.uk Dementia Drop In Cafe If you are living with dementia or have been effected by dementia then drop in for a chat and a cup of tea and a piece of cake and find out what services and activities are available in the area. All welcome. Every Tuesday | 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
Cotton's Taxis & Mini Coach Service
Courteous, helpful CRB checked drivers Vintage coach for private hire Mini-coach hire for up to 29 people A long-established local family travel service providing value, comfort and safety
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848484 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 Six O Clock Club In business in Saltash? Join for the Six O Clock Club for some Brighter Business Networking. You’ll love the relaxed, informal environment and everyone is • continued on next page...
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welcome whether a start up, sole trader or part of a larger team. Book your place on the Eventbrite page, and bring a pocketful of business cards, a smile and a willingness to get social and make new connections. Brunel Inn | 6pm - 9pm | Free | INFO Mike 07943 866973
wednesday 27 june Elliot’s Store and Museum 2018 Exhibition Highlighting the achievements of two people from the locality. Mary Snell Rundle (1874 - 1937) and Major Gen. Sir William Penny Symons KCB (1843 1899). Until end of September | Elliot’s Store | 2pm 4pm Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am - 12pm Saturdays | Free | INFO 01752 842132 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 St Neot, Liskeard PL14 6HQ 01579 320251
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. Every second and fourth Wednesday | Burraton Church | 2pm - 4pm | Free | INFO www.mha.org.uk Saltash & District Age UK Join in for a day of fun. Summer outing - Coach trip to Paignton, steam train to Kingswear. Leave Saltash at 9.30am. Last Wednesday of every month (except June and Dec) | Burraton Community Centre | 2pm - 4pm | INFO 01752 843417 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 28 june
FRIDAY 20th July at 8pm (door open 7pm)
CRYSTALS AND CRAFTS SHOW Sat 7th & Sun 8th July Open for self guided tours all year Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. (Extended to 8pm in August). For full concerts and events list visit the website
www.carnglaze.com
Milling Days at Cotehele Mill Adventure down to Cotehele Mill on Thursdays and Sundays to see the mill in action. The millers grind organic wholemeal flour. You can watch the grinding and bagging on Thursdays and Sundays (water dependent) and even buy a bag to take home. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply. Every Thursday and Sunday | Cotehele Mill | 11am 4pm | Free | INFO 01579 350606 Cotehele Unlocked Explore areas that are usually closed to visitors and meet the staff and volunteers who care for Cotehele. We’ll be throwing open the doors so you can peek into offices, enter the sixteenth century dovecote, visit the old potting shed and climb the
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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 29 june
Cotehele Mill
spiralling 55 stone stairs to the roof of the house, weather permitting. Booking not needed. Cotehele | 11am - 4pm | Free, but normal admission charges apply | INFO 01579 351346 press 0 Lego Club For fanatics aged between 5 and 11 years old, enjoy
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 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
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SAVE THE DATE:
Sunday 15 July, 10am to 5pm
PENGRILLIE IS BACK! Cornwall’s leading barbecue festival, PenGrillie, is to return for a sizzling day of flames, delicious food, live music and fun for all the family in the grounds of the breathtakingly beautiful Pentillie Castle and Estate. The highlight of the festival is the fiery BBQ competition where 12 amateur and professional teams are invited to battle it out over four classes, to see who will be crowned the Best Amateur Team, The Spirit of the BBQ and the overall PenGrillie Grand Champion of 2018. A winner for each BBQ class will also be announced, which includes poultry, seafood, lamb and the Ultimate Chilli. To spice things up even more, the Chilli class will be a ‘People’s Choice’ vote, in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. 2018 will see a bigger selection of food outlets than ever before, offering delicious food throughout the day from Pig and Pallet, who rear their own meat, Kernowforno selling wood fired pizza, Quiet Waters, using their famous rubs and sauces, Just Hummus Vegan and Vegetarian, Sizzle Grills Asado
cooking whole lamb and chimichurri and BarK1 will be attendance showcasing their beautiful converted horse box stocked with yummy treats for you and your four legged friends. There will also be bars sponsored by Skinners and Harbour Breweries, who will be running a deposit scheme for Pentillie’s new eco cups, helping to reduce waste and single use plastic. The cups will cost £1 each which is refundable at the end of your day or you are welcome to take them home as a souvenir. Folk and Celtic punk band Black Friday will headline the event with support from one man Texas band Slim Semora. There will also be fun for all the family including a kids corner, crafts, a bouncy castle and Higher Beings Circus workshops with stilt walkers. There will also be air rifle shooting, archery, a BBQ (of course!) and cookery demonstrations throughout the day. Tickets will be limited, so book in advance to avoid disappointment! Advance tickets are £7 per adult and £3 per child (two to 12 years), or entry on the day will cost you £10 per adult and £5 per child.
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OUT AND ABOUT 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
saturday 30 june Table Top Sale A table sale is held on the last Saturday of every month. Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 9am - 11.30am | INFO To book a table, contact Bob Cartwright on 01752 842069 Saltash Chronicles Embroidery Project Over 100 feet of Saltash history created by local historians, artists and embroiderers. An amazing piece of craftsmanship on display. Come and have a look and have a chat with some of the creators. Refreshments available. Every Saturday | Saltash Baptist Church | 10am 1pm | Free | INFO saltashhistory@live.co.uk A New Dawn Drop into the popular exhibition. Private group visits by appointment, out of normal hours. Until December | Saltash Heritage Museum | 2pm 4pm | Free | INFO 01752 848466 Dementia Voice PL12 Veterans Group Anyone connected to the Armed Services and is affected by dementia is welcome. Every two weeks | SHADO Centre | Free | INFO www.communityenterprisespl12.co.uk/
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Vast range of Facials incorporating various modalities for individual needs (Call for more information)
Contact Janine on 07759 111322 Janine Doidge C.I.B.T.A.C I.I.H.H.T
8 Keast Mews Saltash, PL12 6AR www.gemuine.co.uk Saltash Social Club
Fun Quiz Burraton Community Players are hosting a fun quiz. Maximum of six players per team. Burraton Community Centre | 7.30pm - 10pm | £1 per person | INFO Leigh Hughes 01752 842109 troutmask@supanet.com Banana Thieves In a nutshell, this jumping five piece band play an eclectic range of songs and styles, from ska to new wave and soul to electro pop - with guaranteed fun! Banana Thieves are fast becoming the South West’s favourite alternative music band. Hearing songs
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WHAT’S ON AT CALSTOCK ARTS
Thursday 5 July
Calstock Film: Fences (Denzel Washington 2016) Cert 12A Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. Bitter over his missed opportunity, Troy creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son’s (Jovan Adepo) chance to meet a college football recruiter. 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 13 July
Gallery Bar Special with Kit Hillbillies The return of the Kit Hillbillies with oldtimey, good-timey bluegrass. With rousing vocal harmonies that smuggle in some darkly humorous local references. Some instrumental tasting notes: Banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, double bass. Vigorous, expressive &
unvarnished, with a crisp percussive finish. Think Betty Stogs rather than Harvey’s Bristol Cream. Their music has been described as the sound of Woody Guthrie chasing Earl Scruggs in a stolen hay lorry. It was summed up more simply by the Guardian journalist Tim Dowling, who often writes about music: “The Kit Hillbillies: Excellent. See them soon.” 7pm doors, 8pm start | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org
Saturday 28 July Shappi Khorsandi – Mistress and Misfit A regular on Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Have I Got News for You and Q.I, Shappi is back on the road with her new sell out show, presenting England’s unsung heroine, Emma Hamilton. For too long she has been known only as Nelson’s mistress, a bit of a harlot. (You get ONE job in a brothel and bang goes your reputation). Emma moved mountains to haul herself from scullery maid to Lady Hamilton. Yes, she occasionally danced on tables naked to get ahead in life – but who hasn’t? As a fellow naked dancer on tables, Shappi is inspired by Emma, although she never wants hair big enough to house mice in. Age guidance 15+ 7pm doors, 8pm start | £14 advance, £15 door, £1 reduction for Friends of CA, £8 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org
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TURN BACK THE CLOCK Turn back the clock and enjoy English tradition at its best at the Great British Summer Garden Fete, being held in the stunning surroundings of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park this July. This fabulous family-friendly day out is brought to you by Miss Ivy Events and will provide a whole host of fun and entertainment for young and not so young alike. There will be lots to see and do - an extensive array of crafts will be on display at the many artisan stalls, providing tempting opportunities to purchase unique and unusual gifts - you can even try your hand at getting creative yourself at one of the workshops taking place during the day. There will be entertainment with performances by students from the Plymouth-based Hartley House Dance Club and great live music from stunning jazz artist Becky Brine and singer and guitarist Harry Quick.
The children will have a wonderful time with the bouncy castles, circus workshops and traditional games and don’t forget to bring Fido along too there will be a fun charity dog show to enjoy as well. Delicious food and drink will be served throughout the day - and it wouldn’t be a summer garden fete without the most British of summer drinks - Pimms, which will be available at the hugely popular Pimms Bar. The Great British Summer Garden Fete on Sunday July 22 between 10.30am and 4pm will be staged at the bottom of the park near the Orangery. Right by the sea and overlooking Plymouth Sound, historic Mount Edgcumbe provides a unique setting for a memorable day out and it’s easy to get by road or ferry from Saltash and Plymouth. Entry to the fete costs just £3, under 16s go free. Parking charges apply in all car parks at this venue.
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OUT AND ABOUT Come along and meet like-minded people. None of the club are professionals, but they’re building up their knowledge by learning from each other. Professional demonstrators are programmed into some meetings, there’s also workshops and garden visits. This month’s meeting is ‘Flower Power’ by Angela Hyland. First Tuesday of every month (except Jan and June) | Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 7.30pm | Free for members, £4 for visitors | INFO 07952 348003 Community Market
from Pulp, The Specials, Madness, The Clash, Duran Duran, Talking Heads and more, all songs have banana fun, banana energy and banana groove. Saltash Social Club | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO Andy 01752 842863
tuesday 3 july Saltash Floral Art Club Do you enjoy your garden and flower arranging? Your regular update from
wednesday 4 july Dementia Voice PL12 Walking Group Affected by dementia? With the support of trained walk leaders, people living with or affected by dementia are welcomed to enjoy safe walking routes. Walks vary in length from 30 minutes to 90 minutes. Every first and third Wednesdays | 10am | Free | INFO 01752 098117
We are a not-for-profit voluntary group, open to everyone living or working in Saltash and the surrounding area
www.communityenterprisespl12.co.uk
Make contact with our Community Hub at 4 Fore Street, telephone 01752 848348, email hub@cepl12.co.uk or just drop in (open Mon-Wed 10am1pm, and Thurs-Sat 10am-3pm)
Find out about the Saltash Hopper, and make bookings, buy tickets.
Join us as a Member, contribute your ideas and get your Saltash Card for local discounts
Make contact with Dementia Voice for advice and support
Buy local products at our regular Markets
Find out about Volunteering for us or for other local organisations
We also manage 18 Belle Vue Road, hosting Citizens Advice and the Foodbank, and have a keen interest in Pop-Up shops!
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OUT AND ABOUT friday 6 july 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
saturday 7 july Table Top Sale Everyone welcome! Every first Saturday of the month, Burraton Methodist Church hold a table top sale. They also host an Easter Fair, a Summer Fair and Christmas Fair. Stalls, raffles, tea and coffee available. Burraton Methodist Church | 10am - 12pm | Tables £3 | INFO Thomas Arnold 01752 208235, mobile 07848 865684 or Carol Steed 01752 311752
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Painting Workshops with Peter Dolbear Join local artist Peter Dolbear for a painting workshop in the beautiful setting of Cotehele where Peter will be teaching you the skills of painting. Includes a light lunch. Booking essential. Cotehele | 10.30am - 4pm | £75 | INFO 01579 351346 ‘Seasons of Change’ in Cotehele Gallery Cotehele Gallery exhibits and sells the work of West Country artists and craft makers. This exhibition features the work of local landscape watercolour • continued on next page...
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painter Peter Dolbear and handcrafted mirrors created by Joan Bose. Until 28 October | Cotehele Gallery | 11am - 5pm | Free | INFO 0159 352724 Saltash Ladies Choir Musical Evening Saltash Ladies Choir are hosting a Musical Evening with their special guests, The Burraton Boys Choir. Tickets available from Piglets and also on the evening of the concert. Burraton Methodist Church | 7.30pm - 9.30pm | £5 | INFO Norma Spencer normalee14@blueyonder.co.uk The Rat Pack is Back Celebrate the amazing music of Sinatra, Martin and Davis, in a fabulous show which brings the style and excitement of the Las Vegas heyday. The Trio invites you to be part of the gang and features all the patter and razzamatazz of their infamous live show, including all the greatest hits: My Way, Mr Bojangles, New York New York, Amore and Come Fly With Me to name a few!
St Mellion International Resort | 7.30pm | £25 per person | INFO 01579 351351 Redhouse Redhouse are a three piece blues rock band based in Plymouth. As well as writing and performing their own songs, they also play covers from the greats such as Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Cream and BB King. Having been together for a few years, you can feel the chemistry between the musicians. The Union Inn | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO Tom 01752 844770
tuesday 10 july CAMEO Group (Come and Meet Each Other) Over 60’s group, come along and meet new friends, play quizzes and listen to interesting speakers. Every second Tuesday | Saltash Wesley Church | 10am - 12pm | INFO Sarah 01752 848728
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 July 1 - The Maggie Reeday Quartet Wonderful jazz and blues singer with a top class group of musicians including young virtuoso pianist Matt Carter.
Sunday July 20 - Jazz at the Town Hall, Tavistock Featuring Graham’s Gentlemen of Jazz, with some of the cream of traditional jazz musicians in Devon and Cornwall. Plus ‘Ocean City Sound’ male close harmony choir. Admission £12, members £10, students £5. Sunday August 5 - Derek Nash, Martin Dale and the Craig Milverton Trio Leading UK saxophonist Derek Nash from Jules Holland’s Orchestra joins top Plymouth saxophonist and the finest jazz trio in the West. Sunday August 12 - Riverboat Shuffle Jazz cruise up the river Tamar to Calstock and back with Plymouth Boat Trips. Music by John Shillito’s Select Four. Admission £19.50, includes welcome drink. Over 18s only.
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OUT AND ABOUT wednesday 11 july St Mellion Business Networking Breakfast St Mellion International Resort presents an exciting opportunity to meet Cornwall and Devon businesses in the area, all in one suite. Share and gain advice and information on business growth, get inspired by the motivational guest speaker and increase your business to business contacts and establish mutually beneficial relationships. St Mellion International Resort | 7.30am - 11am | £13.50 | INFO 01579 352070
thursday 12 july 2030 - New Horizons A unique forum bringing together business and national and regional policy makers. The aim is to scan the future opportunities and challenges for business innovation over the years to 2030. China Fleet Country Club | 10am - 4pm | Free | INFO www.marine-i.co.uk
friday 13 july Los Limpos Authentic rock and roll, blues, country and soul, fresh from the Tamar Delta, whether it’s a six piece or a three piece, Los Limpos does not disappoint! The Union Inn | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO Tom 01752 844770
sunday 14 july Craft and Wellbeing Fair Tarot card readers, massage therapy, crystal jewellery, massage pads, photo frames, hand creams and oils, fitness and wellbeing advice. Visit the Elizabethan Garden too, have a cream tea and refreshments. Mary Newman’s Cottage | 10am - 4pm | Free, donations welcomed | INFO www.tamarprotectionsociety.org.uk The Butterfly Count Pick up your count sheet and head to a quiet spot
The Union Inn
either in the garden or around the mill to see how many varieties of butterfly you can see. Booking not needed. Continues until 2 August | Cotehele | 11am - 4pm | Free, but normal admission charges apply | INFO 01579 351346 press 0 Bad Knees Blues Band Based in Kingsbridge, the Bad Knees Blues Band are a group of mature musicians who play tight live blues, and they really know how to rock! Playing to • continued on next page...
Record & CD Fair Saturday 21st July Saltash Methodist Church PL12 6DN 10am - 3pm Free Entry All Day
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an enthusiastic ‘in your face’ audience is what they love, so get down to the Union Inn! The Union Inn | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO Tom 01752 844770 Stolen Agenda Stolen Agenda are a four piece function band from Torbay in South Devon. Playing a mixture of contemporary and classic rock, they’re available for bookings for pubs, clubs, festivals, corporate functions, weddings, birthdays and public events. Saltash Social Club | 9pm - 11.30pm | Free | INFO Andy 01752 842863
sunday 15 july PenGrillie BBQ Festival PenGrillie returns for a family fun day of sizzle, flames, delicious food and live music. Whether you’re a BBQ enthusiast or not, there is something for everyone with a street food festival, a sponsored bars, children’s entertainment, outdoor activities and even a chilli eating competition. Whether you want to chow down on some barbecued meat and other tasty delights, listen to some high energy folk and Celtic punk rock with Black Friday or if that doesn’t take your fancy, there’s one man Texan band Slim Semora, have a bounce on a bouncy castle or challenge yourself to eat some of the hottest chillis out there, it’s guaranteed to be a fun day out for all the family. Pentillie Castle | 10am - 5pm | £7 adults, £3 children, on the day £10 adults, £5 children | INFO 01579 350044
Pentillie Castle
thursday 19 july The Dockneys The Dockneys are a powerhouse rock pop trio formed in April 2017, on a mission to bring some fantastic rocked up rock, pop and motown songs to the pubs, clubs and festivals of Devon and beyond. Three highly experienced gigging and recording artists, they bring a fun and growing set list to everywhere they play, kicking up a storm anywhere they go! Brunel Inn | 6pm - 9pm | Free | INFO Mike 07943 866973
saturday 21 july Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve Discovery Day Country crafts, stalls, falconry and much more. Dogs on leads please. Meet at the Wearde Road entrance | 10am - 4pm | Free | INFO Bob and Jackie Austin 01752 844666 Rockaholics The Rockaholics trio is made up of ‘Wild Bill’ beating the drums to death as a Keith Moon clone, ‘Just Steve’ on vocals and a variety of guitars, and ‘Fast Fingers Phil’ playing his thumping bass and providing backing vocals. Playing classic rock and the odd lively Irish tune, they have an entertaining energy to help you have a great time. Saltash Social Club | 9pm - 11.30pm | Free | INFO Andy 01752 842863
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CORNWALL’S MOST ROMANTIC SUMMER GARDEN
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TREMATON CASTLE GARDEN Trematon Castle Saltash PL12 4QW
Just 5 minutes from A38 Saltash
Open Summer months Thursday to Saturday 11.00am - 4.30pm
www.bannermandesign.com/trematon HALF PRICE ADMISSION For 2 people (£4 each) Any Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11am-4.30pm Now until Saturday 1st September 2018. Please present this coupon on entry.