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Hello and welcome... Why not turn up the soundtrack to your life a little, and share some time with acquaintances old and new listening to some great music around the town. It might bring out the boldness in you to begin something new, put a spring in your step, and give you a smile worth sharing. We can all make our town a better place to be. Finally, I’d like to apologise for rushing last month’s article on Captain Ellie Ablett, who is the Commanding Officer of HMS Raleigh and not a Commander, to print before it had been corrected.
Karen
Kaye Bonner
”Hello! I’m Kat. Writer. Music lover. Veggie. Sun worshiper. If I’m grumpy, I’m hungry. I’m excited for the good times ahead with Love Saltash magazine!”
Kat Archer
to another packed edition of Love Saltash. The town is buzzing with excitement with the anticipation of its Rugby team bringing home a trophy, the hugely successful Annual May Fair, and a list of great events that has crammed our Out and About Section to capacity. You would have to look hard to find a similar sized town that delivers so much for its residents, and thanks must go to all those amazing volunteers that do so much in the background, as well as those who take to the stage to entertain the rest of us.
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Kaye has lived in Saltash for most of her life, having brought up two daughters, Florence (21) who is graduating from Chichester University this year in Musical Theatre and Rose (18), currently studying English with Publishing at Plymouth University. She co-runs ESSA Children’s Drama in Saltash (now in its tenth year), and works as a Customer Care/Student Accommodation Lettings Manager, which she finds very rewarding. She is always on the look out for interesting news and events in the area.
Visit us on Facebook and Twitter @lovesaltash and read us online at cornerstonevision.com/plymouth-publications/love-saltash Love Saltash is published by Cornerstone Vision Visit us on Facebook and Twitter @lovesaltash Editorial: Contact karen@cornerstonevision.com Design: Contact naomi@cornerstonevision.com Front Cover Photo: Saltash Rugby Club Taken by Alex Law www.facebook.com/saltashalex
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Contents Image by Roy Perring
Thank you to our Saltash printers Deltor for all their support and for producing this magazine using green energy
Turn to the centre pages to find your Mayfair Programme
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In Brief Have Your Say Saltash’s own Trelawney Army will be marching to Twickenham Saltash Steals Business Focus with Sapooni Where’s Audrey? Small Changes, Big Differences Dementia Awareness in Saltash Bringing the Church to You A Stitch in Time Creates Memories A New Dawn opens at Saltash Heritage Museum Caught on Camera
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Silent with my Rod I Stand Mayfair Programme Workshops begin commemorating Women’s Right to Vote and WW1 Just Be You at The Core Art News Fancy a Brew? with Just Be Port Eliot Festival A Livewire Youth Music Journey Dan Reid’s Story Music Scene - Port Eliot Festival Lineup Out and About What’s On at Calstock Arts Boxing at The Core
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IN BRIEF
MAYFAIR
Everyone is looking forward to the May Fair on May 5 this year. As always, the event offers a huge selection of fun for all the family. This year they are holding a raffle to win a great cash prize of £500 to raise much needed funds for this fortieth anniversary of the annual extravaganza. The cash prize has been sponsored by UK Tech Computer Services and NTC Kitchens and Bedrooms. Other sponsors include local businesses and Cornwall Council; however, there is, as usual with events like these, a shortfall to cover. Please show your support by buying a ticket or putting some change in the collection buckets on the day. All monies raised go towards the cost of putting on the event. The usual road closures will be in place between 6am and 8pm to ensure a safe and vibrant atmosphere for visitors to the town and local people alike. Check out Saltash May Fair on Facebook for updates. It’s going to be a great day! Make sure you take your programme in our centre pages along, so you don’t miss your favourite entertainment!
Sustainable
£5,000 in total available for grant requests of between £500-£1,000 for projects that will benefit the area. The range of projects previously supported in the Tamar Valley include the enhancement of village halls, wildlife conservation projects, small scale renewable energy schemes, waterbased recreation, advice for rural businesses and several exciting education-based projects. If you have an idea for a project to conserve, enhance or engage people with the Tamar Valley AONB, please get in touch. Closing date for applications is June 29.
Local students win
medals at international
catering competition Two local catering students are celebrating after winning medals at the Major Series International Final. Professional Cookery students from Cornwall College Saltash, Charlie Walter and Chloe Spear both triumphed, coming away with a bronze medal each in the International cooking competition held as part of the annual Hotelympia event held in the Excel Centre in London. The event is one of the biggest hospitality competitions in the country, so well done Charlie and Chloe.
GET THE BRAIN open for Tamar CELLS WORKING
Development Fund
Valley projects
Back by popular demand, the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team is pleased to announce that the Sustainable Development Fund is open once again for small grants to support projects that help to conserve and enhance the AONB. This year there is
St Stephens Church are running a quiz night in Aid of Christian Aid on Friday 18 May starting at 7pm. They welcome teams of up to 6 people (cost £2 each). To register your team please contact Gordon Richards on 07801763103 or email gordon.richards0@btinternet.com
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IN BRIEF
Jane celebrates
Alternative
in style
gets a Boost
turning 50 Transport Jane is marking her special day by leaping out of a plane to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West. A keen runner with the Tamar Trotters, Jane clearly likes a physical challenge, and although this is a tandem jump, her adrenaline levels will be high on May 19 when she experiences sky diving over the Cornish coast. Jane explained, “I heard about the Children’s Hospice from my husband Dave who works as maintenance man at Greenwich Place in Saltash, as they support this charity. I was amazed to learn it costs over £2million a year to provide the specialist care the Hospice offers, so I decided to ask friends and family to donate rather than give me presents for my birthday. The Saltash branch of Howdens have given a very generous donation via my online giving site, for which I’m very grateful. Readers can donate at www.uk.virginmoneygiving. com/JaneFackrell or sign up for their own sky dive at www.chsw.org.uk
Bag a Bargain at Wesley
Methodist Church
A table top sale is held on the last Saturday of the month from 9am to 11.30am at the church at the top of Fore Street. Dates for your diaries are April 28, May 26 and June 30. To book a table contact Bob Cartwright on 01752842069
According to Cornwall Council there is a whopping £1million pot of money to improve cycleways and walking routes in Saltash. They are keen to hear the views of local people and if you want more clout to your voice, the Plymouth Cycling Campaign is there to help. They have recently worked with planners and Sustrans on the Looe to Cremyll route and although they don’t always agree on every Sustrans policy / proposal they share the same ambition. The next PCyC meeting is on Tues May 15 at 7pm in the Plymouth University Babbage Building. You can get in touch with the Plymouth Cycle Campaign on Facebook to let them know you are coming.
Elliotts Store
Exhibition
This season’s exhibition will be honouring Major General William Penn-Symons from Hatt who served and died during the Boer War and Nurse Snell-Rundle who also served during that period. The exhibition is now open until the end of September on Wednesday, Thursday from 2pm to 4pm and on Saturday from 10am to 12 noon. The Tamar Protection Society who maintain the Museum are delighted to hear that descendants of the Major General will be coming during the season to visit.
COMMUNITY NEWS
HAVE YOUR SAY You may remember back in 2015 a survey came through your door asking you what Saltash meant to you and how could it change to improve the lives of its inhabitants. It was the first stage in the process of creating a Neighbourhood Plan. The Neighbourhood plan aims to put the way Saltash develops into the hands of the people of Saltash, hence the community engagement survey coming through your door. Well, three years (and many, many meetings) later and the Neighbourhood Plan team have entered the data, seen your opinions on your town, and done the best that they can to translate that into a Neighbourhood Plan for Saltash. Some of the things that you requested were; More land for recreation, helping businesses grow and supply better jobs, build on the sense of community
that already exists in Saltash, and ensure that new housing caters for the community needs. Not all of the things that you requested are listed here, the list would be too long! But, you can see it in the consultation draft of the Neighbourhood Plan at www.plan4saltash.co.uk. (hard copies will be available soon). The Neighbourhood Plan is going to public consultation in the next few months and we want to know what you think. Does it address the things that Saltash requires? Are there areas that need to be refined? That is where we need you, the public to come and have your say. The Neighbourhood Plan Team will have a stall at the May Fair and Saltash Regatta. They will also be having drop in sessions in a variety of places. So watch this space, dates will be coming soon.
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RUGBY NEWS
Saltash’s own TRELAWNY ARMY will be Marching to Twickenham
a gigantic Slough Rugby Club, and put in an amazing
Stadium for the National Senior Vase Final against
performance to win 73-22.
Wath-Upon-Dearne from Rotherham on May 6
Then, onto the National Semi-Final. Although they
Article by Kaye Bonner
Saltash Rugby Club are on their way to Twickenham
(1pm kick off).
had the home advantage, Old Cranleighans, as the
This has been the
visitors, had experience of playing in Twickenham
second
finals, so the match was always going to be a tough
the
season
club
have
encounter.
been involved in
Nick Rich commented “We have won a number of
the competition,
games this season through being the fitter team, and
having
been
the players show a willingness to run the ball from
the
any part of the field, when normal rugby convention
Cornwall RFU to represent the County. Last season,
would be to kick the ball down field to keep out of
Saltash fell at the semi-final stage, against Farnham,
trouble, which has certainly born fruit in the past.
who went on to win the competition. This season,
Saturday’s performance showed patience, trust and
having beaten Devon side Withycombe, they
when the opportunities presented themselves, our
travelled to Gordano in Bristol and won to secure
lads took them.
the South West Counties Senior Vase trophy. In
Wing Will Morton broke his foot last season and
the National Quarter Final, which doubled as the
missed key games, this season, he has come back
“Southern Counties Final”, they played at home to
stronger, and his hat-trick on Saturday, added to a
asked
by
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RUGBY NEWS try from number eight and senior citizen of the team
much washed out. Some lads have played in 3
Steve Hillman and the reliable boot of fly half Kieran
games over the space of 8 days, and have continued
Down, were probably the most important and
to work hard on their fitness. It isn’t about the 15
memorable points the club will ever have scored.
or so players on the pitch, all involved at the club
Our club Facebook page crashed on Saturday due to
have come together to get the results we needed
the amount of traffic through it with fans wanting
at the right times in this competition. A lot of work
ticket information for the big day, so it looks like the
has gone on behind the scenes both from players
team will have some support. We are now looking
and volunteers in getting the team patched up, fed,
into coach and ticket packages to get our fans to the
watered and ready to each match. We would also
game, with information to
like to thank the supporters
be announced via the club
for their cheers on the day,
Facebook page and website
it was really something and
as soon as it is known.”
lifted the players as the
Head Coach Nick Skinnard
match wore on. They are
remarked “Saltash is a big
our 16th man.”
rugby town in Cornwall, and we are proud to be
Cheers from fans as Will Morton dives over to score that try which sent Saltash to Twickenham
Saltash
also
welcomed
their friends from French Rugby Club ACS Buzancais
representing the county at Twickenham. We have one of the largest Youth
to Saltash over the Easter weekend, and their
Sections in the county, so for our younger players
members bolstered the large crowd and joined in
who were there on Saturday to watch the game,
the cheering of their Saltash Friends.
they have something to aspire to, with around 80%
The club also had well wishes from a number of
of the 22 man squad for the semi-final having come
local clubs from all levels, as well as supporters and
from the Club’s Youth Section.”
former players now living out of the area. We have
Ryan Rayner Club Captain and First XV Hooker
club men in most continents on the planet and 1 or
commented “This weekend was a big step for the
2 are even talking about flying in for the occasion.
club, and the team have done it the hard way, with
Kaye Bonner would like to thank Nick Rich – Saltash
recent weeks seeing extra fixtures added to the
Press Officer in supplying the information and
schedule after January and February were pretty
pictures for this press release.
Youth Section form a Guard of Honour as Ryan Rayner leads out the team
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SALTASH STEALS
THINGS THAT BITE!
BOOKS, BAGS AND A ROYAL TEA
Roy Perring
With the warmer weather, The Calweton Pet Health Centre in Keast Mews remind cats and dog owners to take adequate protection against flees and ticks for their pets. They also emphasise the need for regular check ups and booster injections.
Books, handbags and gifts can all be found at Fore Street’s Bookshelf shop. However in May the fun can be found in their cafe. New proprietor, Tracey Hayton, has planned a Royal Wedding Afternoon Tea on the 18th and 19th May. Included in the price are sandwiches, cream tea, Prosecco, and a mini Elderflower and Lemon sponge cake and more. Enjoy!
Love Saltash takes another stroll down Fore Street.
Roving Reporter, Roy Perring, takes his camera with him for another look at the selection of shops and services available right here in Saltash. Isn’t it time that you re-discovered the shops on your own doorstep?
TIME FOR A BREAK
Whilst TV advertising might tempt you to try and arrange your own city break or summer holiday, it’s worth noting that you’ll be missing out on the expertise and personal service that a travel agent has to offer. Newell's Travel in Fore Street is a part of an award winning chain that has 11 retail branches across Cornwall and Devon. As member of the ‘Worldchoice’ consortium of travel professionals, Newell’s has the buying power to match any prices on the high street and regularly beat internet prices! Winners of the prestigious South West Travel Agency of the Year and National Cruise Specialist of the Year Awards! Image copyright Roy Perring
SALTASH STEALS
May FAIR fun in fore street May Fair Celebrations in Saltash are not to be missed. Apart from entertainment in the Park, you’ll find stalls, entertainment and a carnival atmosphere all down through Fore Street. Put the date in your diary now Saturday 5th May!
WHAT’S YOUR COLOUR?
Springtime and early summer are ideal for decorating. We can all be a little fussy about colour schemes and the like, but you can find great help in Keast Mews at the Saltash DIY and Home Decorating Supplies, who can blend Crown paints to match your scheme, whether strong colours or pastels.
GONE CARP FISHING Carp Fishing season is here according to the Saltash Tackle and Bait Shop. It’s time to stock up before heading to one of the local fishing haunts like Bake at Trerulefoot or Trewanda at Tideford.
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Specialising in colour, perming, cutting and wedding/prom hair. Top up your tan in our Sun shower. Pop in for a coffee and a free consultation. Kate’s Beauty and Massage Therapy Room is located within Lloyds Hair and Beauty Salon. Offering affordable luxury treatments using an all natural product range. Also available are lashes, gel polish, Swedish and preblended aromatherapy massage, facials, waxing, Indian head massage and more. Bespoke packages, evening appointments and gift vouchers also available
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Sapooni’s story began over 14 years ago when Jo and her family went on holiday to Cyprus, and returned with a souvenir; a bar of olive oil soap. This soap turned out to be quite awful; it was grey, had no fragrance, wouldn’t lather, and turned into a mushy, slimy mess in the shower. Jo decided she could do better and went on courses to learn the art of soap-making. When the family moved to Cyprus, she started making very special olive oil soaps using virgin olive oil collected from Agabrios at the local olive mill - pressed from the olives grown around her home on
the edge of the lovely Akamas peninsula. A few bars became a few more, and when the family moved back to Cornwall in 2013, Sapooni Ltd was born. On the edge of the Tamar, Jo’s workshop is now solar powered, and full of additional Cornish ingredients, with Tamar Valley honey and Cornish herbs, flowers, sea salt and seaweed added to select formulations. So good as to win seven industry awards over the past two years, including Best Grooming Product for Men, Best Lip Balm, and Best Aromatherapy Candle. www.sapooni.com 07730 937846
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community news
WHERE’S AUDREY? Despite
amazing
She’s been back in 2006, although inside the
octogenarian, can still be spotted, not only
officially
retiring,
this
Plymouth side tower this time. She has had a
outside Saltash Heritage Museum on the mural,
rare glimpse inside the tubes of the Royal Albert
but also inside as a member supporting the
Bridge and been on top of this one as well!
work of the museum. Organising dignitaries
Audrey was seen out in all weathers, miles away
to have their photo taken is second nature to
from home, as the longest serving reporter for
Audrey, who seems to have no fear at all!
the Cornish Times.
In 1961, she used the catwalk to climb the tower
She’s enjoying her “retirement” - she continues
of the Tamar bridge on the Saltash side whilst
to edit the international magazine, The Courier,
under construction – no safety harnesses back
for the International Friendship League.
then, just the sides of the catwalk rails.
We are in awe. On asking Audrey for her advice
COMMUNITY NEWS for up and coming intrepid reporters, she gave the following, surprisingly non-dangerous tips. 1.
Keep your notes and cuttings with dates etc because you might want to look back on them
2. Never use 20 words if 10 will do 3. Be sensitive and patient when interviewing people especially about sad occasions 4. Double Check your facts 5. Get to know your area and its people. Audrey is unlikely to give away her other trade secret herself, but Sue Hooper, who has known her for over 50 years said, as part of a presentation to the Town Council, “Audrey is historically a very open, transparent and candid lady. She is forthright and honest, so if we really want the truth, all we need do is ask her direct, and we will get a direct answer! Her integrity is second to none.� We are inspired.
Can you spot Audrey amongst the great and good of Saltash?
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community news
SMALL CHANGES, BIG DIFFERENCES
Article by Kat Archer
First set up in 2007 by Marianne Beale and Heather Gynn, Saltash Environmental Action (SEA) continues to make a conscious effort to clean up our planet! SEA was set up by local volunteers that thought action needed to be taken to make Saltash greener and to change our mind-set towards consumerism.
Over the years, SEA has educated people about eco-friendly alternatives, encouraged consumers to buy locally-sourced produce and embarked upon ways to reduce waste and litter. The group promotes and abides by the motto “REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE� as this is key to preventing unnecessary waste. SEA asks people to think more carefully before heading for the bin. One of the worst contributors to our waste issue are singleuse containers such as plastic bottles that are easy and convenient for consumers, but conceal
COMMUNITY NEWS a dark truth. With the town’s coastal position, litter, in particular, plastic can end up in the sea and have disastrous effects on marine life. In recent news, the problem of plastic in oceans has become a topical issue and the public are becoming mindful of the damaging effects of humans, but more needs to be done to change our detrimental habits and prevent the damage worsening. Next time think about if you really need to buy that bottle of water or instead swap to a re-usable one, a minor change for a major impact. Apart from leading a movement away from plastic, SEA puts on environmental films, organises monthly litter pick-ups (which are held on the 4th
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Sunday of each month) and in 2016 joined the ReFILL organisation encouraging shops to fill up people’s water bottles for free. (Look out for the blue sign!) Alongside these tremendous acts, SEA was one of the first groups to persuade shopkeepers to introduce the 5p bag levy, years before government implementation! Thank you to this admirable group that is striving to make our town a more sustainable place to live for future generations to enjoy. Small changes really CAN make a large difference in the fight to save our planet! So, people of Saltash, what are you going to do?
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community news
DEMENTIA AWARE It is estimated that over 8,000 people in Cornwall
when it became obvious that there was a need
are living with dementia; for each of these there
for services and support above and beyond those
are probably at least four people (family, friends
provided by the NHS.
etc) who are affected. This totals 40,000 which is
As a group we work tirelessly to promote the fact
8% of the population of Cornwall. On this basis
that your life does not end after a diagnosis of
there are approximately 1,360 people in Saltash
dementia and to hopefully desensitise the stigma,
who are in some way affected by this disease.
lack of understanding and shame of dementia in
Dementia Voice PL12
it’s entirety.
is a group of people
Since our formation we
from all different walks
have made a point of
of life; all of whom
consulting with those
have
affected
affected by dementia.
by dementia in some
As a result, we now
way.
run a Dementia Drop-in
been
It was formed
approximately years
ago,
three following
CafĂŠ which takes place every
Tuesday
from
an open meeting at
10.00 am to 1.00 pm
St Barnabas Hospital,
at 4 Fore Street. We
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COMMUNITY NEWS
ENESS IN SALTASH also run a Veterans Group every other Saturday
to provide music and a singalong for people who
from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm at the SHADO Centre,
enjoy musical participation.
Plougastel Drive.
It is essential that those living with dementia
From 2 May 2018, we are offering a programme
feel comfortable when they go shopping or deal
of short walks twice a month. Organised In
with local businesses and to this end we provide
collaboration with Walking for Health, these group
Dementia Friends sessions in order that people
walks will usually be between 30 and 90 minutes
have a better understanding of the issues faced
long and will generally
by those affected by
start in Saltash and
dementia.
finish with a tea or
We are always looking
coffee somewhere local.
for funding, support
From the end of 2018/
and volunteers to help
beginning of 2019 we
with our work so, if you
hope to bring music
are interested, please
to those affected by
contact us via email
dementia. This will be
info@dementiapl12.
called ‘Do you mind if
uk or phone
I sing’ and the aim is
01752 848348
us on
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BRINGING THE CHURCH TO YOU
Article by Tim Parkman
You may have heard someone say ‘Come to Church’, but what about if the Church came to you? Here at Saltash Baptist that is exactly what we are starting to do. We have started two brand new initiatives where we want to bring different aspects of our community to the wider community. Here4U is a weekly listening post that will be in 4 Fore Street each Monday from 10:30am, people from the church will be in the shop ready to listen to anyone who wants to chat or just in need of some company. We will also have a prayer tree there if people want to come and put a prayer on a tree or just to find out
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more about what the church is doing and what we believe. Anyone is welcome and it would be good to hear from you. Another way in which we are bringing the church to you is through ‘Prayer Station’, on a Saturday morning. From 10am a small team of people will be located in Fore Street with a chalkboard and a listening ear. We are encouraging people to come and write a prayer on the board or to be prayed for, whatever suits you best. These will then be prayed for on a Sunday morning as part of our service. Obviously you are more than welcome to join us at any of the events we have at the church and these can be found on the website www.saltashbaptist. co.uk or you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, but in the mean time we hope that by bringing the church to you we can help you to explore your own journey of faith and the bigger questions of life.
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HERITAGE NEWS
A STITCH IN TIME CATCHES MEMORIES
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HERITAGE NEWS Our lives weave stories made up of people,
explained Jo, “so I created a quilt to include all his
places and things we have done.
favourite memories and things, including part of
Joanna Shepherd, a textile artist, living in Saltash
my Mum’s wedding dress, Dad’s shed key, and a
understands this well, and has used the warp and
photo transferred onto fabric of his children as he
weft of her own life story to help others make
remembered us best. It helped him feel connected
sense and create something beautiful from theirs.
as he had to endure unsettling new surroundings
Jo, known to many in Saltash as Mrs Marvellous,
and a failing memory, and gave him something to
spent her early working life reaching hard to reach
fidget with to help with the way Dementia breaks
young people in both the UK and the Cayman Islands,
down our understanding of the world.”
before a diagnosis of ME, and then cancer meant
Since then, Jo has made dozens of beautifully
having to charge her work/life balance radically.
sewn, washable quilts, cushions, and aprons to
Despite carrying on as best she could, life took
capture precious memories in a bespoke work of
another unexpected turn when she and her
art for the family.
husband were both made redundant within a
The dementia friendly aprons, so much more
week of each other.
dignified than plastic ones used at mealtimes, are
During these huge changes, Jo realised that her
functional, similar to workwear or overalls, and
two passions were creativity and helping others,
get conversations going with carers and visitors.
and were enough to give her a sense of direction
Joanna is equally at home inspiring people to
and belonging again.
share their story either on a one to one basis or
Having sewn since the age of 4, she made her
part of a workshop; and loves being part of that
first memory quilt for her Dad who had to go into
therapeutic process encouraging conversation,
care after Dementia left him unable to stay in the
developing self esteem, identity, and a sense
family home in Bristol.
of belonging. She started Sewcial Knitwork four
“Dad needed something to keep him warm,”
years ago, a free weekly community group for those who knit, crochet, sew etc. The group has now grown and meets monthly at Just Be on the Waterside. She continues to reach the hard to reach using the tools of colour, pattern and texture that so easily stir our earliest memories and help us feel alive. For more information, visit www.mrsmarvellous.co.uk or contact 07580 491789.
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HERITAGE NEWS Photo: Audrey Miller
Colour Sgt Gary Chapman (Royal Marines Stonehouse), Chris Fairy MBE 30 Commando (Royal Marines Stonehouse), Lizzie Asprey (Sec Saltash Heritage), Bill Dent (Mayor’s Consort), Jean Dent (Mayor), Reverend Bob Munro (Chairman, Saltash Heritage), Dave Kent (Curator)
A NEW DAWN OPENS AT SALTASH HERITAGE MUSEUM
Stepping into Saltash Heritage Museum is like stepping into the Tardis. It might look small on the outside, but the inside is buzzing with child friendly, interesting displays, including a life sized model of what it would have looked and felt like in a World War One Trench. “A New Dawn” exhibition was opened recently by the Mayor and two Royal Marines. If you have not yet dragged the kids away from their screens to investigate this new exhibition, then you have a treat awaiting you. And if you don’t have the luxury of children to accompany you to see history through their eyes, or if you fancy a return visit alone to be able to actually read the detailed descriptions, then the museum is open at various times of the day, when the enthusiasm of children is safely tucked away in school!
The hard working team of volunteers at Saltash Heritage Museum are to be congratulated on curating yet another excellent exhibition that clearly shows Saltash’s place in the wider world, using our unique local history to comment on the immense political, social and environmental challenges that faced our forefathers in 1918 and beyond. The exhibition runs till November, when the World War One trench will be dismantled, and a Service of Remembrance held to mark the end to such a devastating part of our past. Museum Opening Times Wednesdays 2 pm - 4 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm Bank Holidays 10 am - 4 pm and Fridays 10.30 am - 12.30 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm during July, August, and September Email: info@saltash-heritage.org.uk Tel: 01752 848466
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community news
CAUGHT ON CAMERA Saltash seems to be full of enthusiasts willing
show it at the May fair film show at the Ashtorre
to point a camera and record for posterity. This
Community centre the following year. This year’s
produces priceless footage showing life from a
show is the night before the Mayfair on Friday 4
local perspective and is extremely important as
May at 7pm for 7.30pm. Cost is £3.50 on the door
we shape our futures by cataloguing our pasts.
with refreshments and a raffle during the interval.
Saltash Video Group was formed in 1963 by a
The group meets regularly on the third Wednesday
small group of members, and since then they have
every month at the Burraton Community centre
taken on many exciting projects including royal
at 8pm March through to October, so if you are
visits, Tamar Bridge extensions, peoples passions
interested in filming please contact Alan Barrett
and the changing face of our town.
(chairman) 01752 212078 or Gerald Dinnis
They have rare footage of the Tamar road bridge
(secretary) 01752 844772.
being built and the land
You may have a project that
layout beforehand.
the group could bring alive for
They have won awards for
you, or you may be a budding
their films and are always
script writer, so you do not
looking for new projects.
have to have a video camera
Each year they create a news
or film experience at all to get
reel of events of the town and
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LOCAL NEWS
Silent with my rod I stand well
of kings. It’s so much nicer to
used facility on the town’s
be able to do this in our home
waterfront, providing a base
town, especially as the river has
for local fetes and events such
been such a part of our lives.
as the Saltash Regatta as well
The water is deep, the fish are
as being used as a mooring
plentiful, the pleasures of the
The
pontoon
is
a
point for up to 12 boats. The pontoon has
shore angler are simple.’
recently undergone a major refurbishment and
If anyone would like to take up their case, please
overhaul by Cornwall Council and re-opened to
pop into Saltash Tackle and Bait - they’d love to
the public in June.
talk to you.
Last June, Saltash Town Council took over the management of the refurbished pontoon on the waterside with the expectation that it would become an even more popular outdoor location for Saltash residents and visitors. However, according to local anglers, the pontoon is not accessible to them and they are disappointed that their views have not been taken into consideration in its development as a local community asset. They have submitted a case whereby they would be willing to pay for an annual license to be able to fish from the pontoon, working with the new wardens to ensure that it was only used by responsible ang, whilst helping to contribute to its upkeep. As Saltash Tackle and Bait owner Martin said, ‘On the right day with the right tide and a few hours to spare, there’s no better pastime than to pop down the waterside for a few hours to enjoy the sport
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CHARITY NEWS
WORKSHOPS begin COMMEMORATING WOMEN’S RIGHT TO VOTE AND WW1
The Sue Hooper Community Foundation has
Julian will deliver musical and dramatic themed
got behind an exciting venture that will deliver
workshops to numerous organisations/groups of all
workshops and a final musical play on November
ages and abilities.
17 to commemorate the centenary of the end of the
Julian will compose a musical score and overture plus
First World War and the Vote being given to Women.
lyrics on the 1918 theme, working with Sue Hooper,
The Trust will provide community performing arts
the available trustees and as many community
workshops, with the finale of a concert to platform all
groups in Saltash as possible.
the works which will be delivered by a professional
The finale will be a musical play of the works
artistic director.
featuring a selection of the people Julian has worked
They have been fortunate to gain the services once
with (due to the limited capacity of the Church)
again of Julian Barnicoat of ‘Still Voices’.
and will take place at the Saltash Wesley Church on
Julian delivered their last community event a few years
Saturday November 17at 6pm.
ago, which at that time was Cornish themed with
Please get in touch with Sue if you are part of a group
Cornish language songs, dance and the spoken word.
that would like to get involved. Please telephone
This was a great success and the concert was staged
01752 843073 or email suehcf@msn.com
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It is an
awkward at all, and we can
LGBTQ+ focussed group for
express ourselves freely with
people questioning or unsure
no judgement”, added Emily
of their gender or sexual
The group will be having a stall
identities and their supporters.
at Saltash May Fair to raise
For year groups 7 to 13, the
funds and give out information,
group is inclusive and is a safe,
with a variety of rainbow gifts!
non-judgemental space for you to come and
So make sure you come by and say hello.
socialise and access support.
You can contact Just Be You on Instagram @just_
There are lots of activities from craft to support
be_you_saltash or through the Core Facebook
sessions, with all the latest guidelines and advice.
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“It means having a safe place where we can
The group meets every Monday at The Core Youth
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ART NEWS CORNWALL
and BRITTANY images by Rosalie Wyatt
art at ashtorre
Images ©
at Ashtorre Rock until 31 May The exhibition - right under the Brunel Bridge at Saltash Waterside, PL12 4GT - is open 10-4 daily.
Rosalie Wyatt has said that “the process of seeing, imagining and drawing or painting is an end in itself and matters more to me than individual outcomes.” This may come as a surprise to those of us who are more used to looking at paintings than making them. Surely the artist wants, above all, the final piece of work to be successful, liked by others, perhaps good enough that someone may buy it. But Rosalie sees things from an artist’s point of view, a view that I’ve heard many artists express. The satisfaction is in the making, in the process and, for figurative artists, that is in the seeing. The act of observing - so carefully that marks can be Comment by John Forster made on paper to represent what is observed – is a concentrated activity. Through looking that carefully, one can learn more about the subject than purely glancing at it, which – let’s be honest – is what most of us do most of the time. Really seeing, identifying qualities, shapes, surfaces and connections can be intimate and intense ways of going beyond photographic ‘accuracy’ and learning about the nature of the subject. Next time we look at a figurative painting, we might ask ourselves what it is that the artist has seen, noticed, learned, tried to capture and convey.
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FOOD NEWS
FANCY A BREW? Hidden Gem on the Saltash Waterfront
When the rest of your SALTASH WATERFRONT 01752 group are214356 indulging in the subtleties’ of fine wines, craft beers and farmhouse ciders, it is only right that those, who for whatever reason are not partaking of alcohol, have a choice of drinks that are equally rich in craft and delicate fine flavours. Do cocktails and multi-fruit juices really cut it? There is an alternative that really fits the bill. Current research indicates that the ‘millennial generation’ consume less alcohol than previous generations, and are also seeking out sustainable, healthy alternatives to sugar laden fruit juices and mocktails. We don’t think this is exclusive to the younger generation, and this is why at Just Be, we stock a range of teas from Artisan producer Canton Tea Co. Not just English Breakfast or Earl Grey teas (fine drinks, though they are), but teas created with the same care as fine wines, sourced from artisan tea growers, carefully blended and stored to ensure the Pop in or contact us for details
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YOUTH VOICE
PORT ELIOT FESTIVAL
Photo: Louise Roberts As we all sit waiting patiently for the weather to show signs that summer is here, many of us long
Photo: CFaruolo
for festival season to begin. Port Eliot, which has now been running for 15 years is a festival that is located on the beautiful and historic grounds of the Port Eliot Estate in St Germans. The festival is renowned for its unique and mystical atmosphere that inspires the likes of proclaimed the most beautiful place in England by
Whilst Port Eliot Festival sprang from the
Napoleon which highlights its individuality. The
remains of the
team state that “Port Eliot retains something of
Elephant
the character of both the Fayre and the ancient
Article by Rose Bonner
10,000 eager attendees each year.
in
the
Fayre 1980s,
site itself�.
the estate has
Impressively, Port Eliot lends itself to be a versatile
been inhabited
festival with something for everyone to enjoy. The
since the Bronze
festival is appropriate for all ages and particularly
Age
was
accommodates families with a number of
once memorably
workshops for children to occupy themselves
and
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YOUTH VOICE with. The Port Eliot School of
Often many of us witness
Magic is the perfect way to
the
engage the younger ones of
of
the festival and is fortunately
songwriters,
situated right next to a
comics but it is easy to forget
“parent-soothing bar”.
the hard work that is put
Also, new to the festival in 2017, the poetry stage is one
Photo: Louise Roberts
tremendous dazzling
display authors,
poets
and
into the festival to enable the spectacular experience
of a kind; to experience it is a must. This holds a
we all enjoy. Festival organisation starts as soon
significant part to Port Eliot as it was initially “built
as the previous festival ends, but begins in
on words” as a literary festival. This year Luke
earnest around the turn of the year. There is a
Wright will be reciting contemporary poetry.
core production team of around a dozen people
For those food lovers, there is a variety of vibrant
working on the festival most of the time but as
foods in every corner of the festival, but if you’re
the festival approaches, a lot more people get
looking for education then there are chefs that
involved. The creative direction and production of
cook on an open fire and share their techniques
the festival is managed by its directors, to include:
and tricks.
Poppy Craigan, Louis Eliot and Colin Midson.
If you’re wishing to carry on dancing until the sun
Now we just look forward to July 26 to 29 2018
is up, there is a plethora of tents that will not fail
when we relive the unforgettable experience for
to make you boogie.
yet another year with hopefully some sunshine.
Photo: Louise Roberts
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LIVEWIRE YOUTH MUSIC Photos supplied by Dan Reid
A LIVEWIRE YOUTH MUSIC JOURNEY - DAN REID’s STORY Article by Nigel Follett
Dan Reid is the talented vocalist for the highly
up opportunities is told by Dan himself.
successful jump jive
Dan explains, ‘like many young people, I was a bit
band, Company B,
directionless in my teenage years. I didn’t know
and he’s someone
what to do with myself until one auspicious day
who’s very grateful
someone told me about Livewire. I checked them
to Waterside based
out and decided to give them a go.
Livewire Youth Music
I had played in bands from an early age and had a real
Project.
passion for music, but I was unsure how to move from
Livewire’s
role in setting him on the right track and opening
it being a passion and hobby to something more.
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Whilst at Livewire, I was given lots of opportunities
About five years ago, after many years of playing
to try different things out. I worked in the studio
locally in various bands and solo projects, I went
with a guiding hand in learning recording skills,
for an audition to sing in a professional gigging
and in the process, I was lucky enough to make
band, and was lucky enough to get in. I now
a good friend. We spent a lot of time rehearsing
play most weekends and have played on festival
and playing music together, which honed my
stages to several thousands of people. I also have
craft, and eventually we made a song which
used a lot of the studio skills I learned to record
we recorded in the studio and we were actively
my own music, and have done since those days
involved in the whole process. Day to day, I
back at Livewire.
also helped with stuff on the youth club side of
As I look back on key moments of my life, I
Livewire and would take part in regular trips to
am massively thankful and feel lucky that I
Bookers to get supplies for the youth centre, as
was placed at Livewire - it made an enormous
well as carry out other tasks.
change to my life and was fundamental in my
After Livewire, I did a music and technology
development from being a young person, finding
training course, which I really enjoyed - the
my way, to an adult with purpose. Andy Rance is
confidence and experience I’d gained at Livewire
a true hero and gentleman, and I am so grateful
were instrumental in my decision to follow this line
that a place like Livewire exists to help young
of education. Upon finishing that course, I got a
people. It’s a fantastic place to put them on
job as a support worker and now work in the local
the right track by gaining critical life skills and
community, which I have done for over 14 years.
opening up possibilities.’
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MUSIC SCENE
PORT ELIOT FESTIVAL MUSIC LOWDOWN
Port Eliot Festival has always been one to have weird
with a dash of modern influence such as The Velvet
and wonderful musical acts gracing its stages every
Underground and The Clean, you could be fooled into
year, but you’d be forgiven for not always recognising
thinking you’re on an American boardwalk, ready
some of the underground bands they have on offer.
for a day full of surfing. With playful guitar playing,
Love Saltash is here to give you a low down on a
straight up drums and catchy lyrics, you’ll find it
couple of the local artists as well as those from a
impossible to not swing your hips along to their laid
little further afield, who we’d
back tunes. Playing the Black Cow
recommend you don’t miss.
Saloon by the water, you’d be mad to miss their set.
LOCAL BANDS
Flats and Sharps Holiday Ghosts
Cornish born and bred boys Flats
Falmouth based Holiday Ghosts
and Sharps play an enthusiastic
churn out garage pop like it’s
mix of bluegrass, folk, country
effortless. Reminiscent of the surf
and
rock and roll era of the sixties
Penzance as 17 year olds, the five
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MUSIC SCENE young musicians have come far, performing live over
a million albums. Don’t miss their set at The Park,
350 times in five years, working up to and including
you can’t miss it, it’s the red and yellow tent in the
the Proms in Hyde Park, London and festivals such
field in front of the house.
as Isle of Wight and Maverick. Expect a high energy performance, charming vocals, a banjo that just won’t quit and some blistering bluegrass classics to get your teeth into. Catch them at the Black Cow Saloon by the Estuary.
NATIONAL BANDS
Insecure Men Described as a slacker supergroup, Insecure Men features Saul Adamczewksi of Fat White Family fame and school friend Ben Romans-Hopcraft of Childhood notoriety. Where the Fat White Family enjoyed
Kitty Daisy and Lewis
celebrating the misery of modern life, Insecure Men
Made up of three London siblings, Kitty, Daisy and
seems to approach it from a different angle, with
Lewis are multi-instrumentalists who take influence
trebly guitars, teetering-on-miserable vocals, synth
from rock and roll, rhythm and blues, soul, jazz, ska,
hooks and classic drum beats tying their synth pop,
country, punk infused pop and more. Mixing up
exotica, hotel bar lounge music together. Considering
genres comes naturally to the Durham family, who
the squalid beginnings of Saul Adamczewski’s
play everything from guitar, piano, bass and drums
musical career, Insecure Men has a more reflective
to banjo, harmonica, lap steel guitar, xylophone,
and serious undertone to its music, one that reflects
ukulele and accordion. Having opened for the likes
Saul’s own journey of sobriety and Ben’s grounding
of Coldplay, Mark Ronson, and Stereophonics, their
and calming influence on him. Easily a highlight of
trajectory for success seems clear as they’ve also sold
the weekend, so get yourself to The Park tent for a
out headline worldwide shows and over a quarter of
real treat.
MAY Live Music from 9pm Tues 1 Fri 4 Sat 5 Tues 8 Thur 10 Fri 11 Sat 12
Martin Dale Banana Thieves TBC Louise Parker Paul Harris Trio Midnight Blues Train Wireless
Tues 15 Fri 18 Sat 19 Tues 22 Fri 25 Sat 26 Tues 29
Jazz Trio 5 n’ Dimes Vince Lee Blue Trane Levens 4 Facemelter Jazz Messengers
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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON LOCALLY friday 20 April 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 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 Scottish Country Dancing Class Activity for both body and mind. Beginners welcome. SS Nicholas & Faith Church Hall | 7.30pm - 10pm | INFO 01752 492471 gdquarterly@gmail.com 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 DJ Mutley Resident DJ Mutley playing all your favourite tunes. Every Friday | The Brunel Inn | 9pm - 12am | FREE Bad Knees Blues Band Based in Kingsbridge, the Bad Knees Blues Band are a group of mature musicians who play tight live
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848484 blues, and they really know how to rock! Playing to an enthusiastic ‘in your face’ audience is what they love, so get down to the Union Inn! The Union Inn | 9pm - 11pm | Free Slim Semora Hailing from Houston, Texas, with roots in Nashville, Slim Semora delivers what he refers to as a bone rattling blend of ‘Texakana’ music Americana, rhythm and blues, alt country and folk rock. Influences would be legends like Johnny Cash, Neil Young, JJ Cale, Bob Dylan and the like. Semora performs using acoustic guitars, slide, harmonica, a kick pedal drum made out of an old suitcase and a foot tambourine to deliver a heartfelt blend of finger picking, gutsy rhythm and raspy vocals with a toe tapping beat. The Fishermans Arms, Looe | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01503 265800
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saturday 21 April Green Infrastructure for Growth - Have your say! Please have your say on plans for green spaces in Saltash. Making space for nature in Cornish towns. Saltash Leisure Centre | 10am - 1pm | Free | INFO www.cornwall.gov.uk/GI4G Saltash Record Fair Buy quality used and new vinyl or if you want to sell your collection, come and have a chat with the knowledgable dealers. On sale will be a wide range of vinyl and CDs at great prices! You will also be able to purchase tea, coffee and snacks from the church hall. Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 10am - 3pm | Free | INFO Find out more on Facebook A New Dawn A new exhibition until December 2018. Private group visits by appointment. Saltash Heritage Centre | 10am - 4pm | Free | INFO 01752 848466 Afternoon Show and Barbecue An outside event (or inside depending on the weather!) with excellent live music from 1st Rev1val and a barbecue. The Cardinalls Hatt | 1pm - 4pm | Free Benny Guitar Carr Benny Guitar Carr is a guitarist from Devon who is
passionate about blues, jazz and roots music. Ben performs regularly as an energetic and engaging solo artist playing slide guitar and building up a big sound using a cajon, drum kick pedal and tambourine. Elements of blues, jazz, folk and selfpenned songs are warmly portrayed through warm and soulful singing. Saltash Sailing Club | 6pm - 8pm | Free | INFO 01752 845988 Sounds of Spring Concert South West Philharmonia and Chorus presents Sounds of Spring, their Cornish debut, supporting the Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation. Tickets available through numbers below or buy in store at Piglets and Saltash News. Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 7.30pm | £10 | INFO 07891 001969 or 01752 843073 Switch Based in Plympton, Switch are an exciting female fronted four piece band playing classic rock and pop songs from Fleetwood Mac to Muse to The Kinks to the Rolling Stones. Saltash Social Club | 9pm - 11.30pm | Free | INFO 01752 842863 Steve Flanders When Steve isn’t fronting the popular Plymouth based trio V8, he entertains around the country. Inspired by the late great Al Hodge, he performs electric guitar covers from some of the greats such as Gary Moore and Jeff Healey. To mix it up, the set will expand into pop, rock, indie and funk covers. Bullers Arms, Looe | 9pm - 11.30pm | Free | INFO 01503 264325
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Danielle Fice Hailing from Plymouth, Danielle specialises in rock, pop and country singing. The Brunel Inn | 6pm - 8pm | Free | INFO www. facebook.com/dansingscountry 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
monday 23 APRIL 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 Story time Sessions Free story time sessions for children and their carers. Every Monday | Saltash Library | 10.30am - 11am | Free | INFO www.cornwall.gov.uk Nancy Belle boat trips from Cotehele Quay Climb aboard the 22 foot Nancy Belle and take a ride up the river. Starting from Cotehele Quay, the Shamrock’s support boat, Nancy Belle, will head up the river Tamar past riverside woodlands, under the railway viaduct, past Calstock and deeper into the valley towards Morwellham Quay. Throughout the trip there will be commentary on the valley’s fauna, flora and history. The trip will last approximately two hours. Please wear suitable clothing for the predicted weather.
Repeated on 24 April and 7, 10, 21 May | Cotehele Quay | 11am - 1pm | £15 | INFO 01579 351346 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 along 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. No need to book, join a class anytime. Beginners welcome. Membership and discount class cards available. SHADO Centre | 7pm - 8.15pm | £6 | INFO meditationinplymouth.org Cotehele
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OUT AND ABOUT tuesday 24 april 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 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 Tuesdays | 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 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 • continued on page 59...
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Mary Newman’s Cottage 48 Culver Road, Saltash Saturday 2nd June 2018 - From 11am to 4pm
Plant Sale & Swop Day Mary Newman’s homegrown plants will be for sale Gardening books and bric-a-brac Come along and spend a few hours in this beautiful garden Enjoy a cream tea or coffee Meet some of the volunteers who help keep this wonderful garden and cottage open All donations welcome. Free entry.
Enquiries: 07752 615957
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WHAT’S ON AT CALSTOCK ARTS
Tuesday 1 MAy
sunday 13 may
Talking Heads Tavistock Festival presents readings of two of Alan Bennett’s acclaimed ‘Talking Heads’ monologues by members of the Tavonians Theatre Company, directed by Stuart Waterworth. Readings of ‘Cream Cracker under the Settee’ performed by Pam Smith and ‘A Lady of Letters’ performed by Sarah Denne 7pm doors, 7.30pm start | £8 advance, £9 door, £1 reduction for Friends of CA | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org
Sunday Sessions: Duo Villanesca Young virtuosos Peter Joe (PJ) Bennett and Ana Estefania Rodriguez Morán play solos and duets from the classical and contemporary repertoire for guitar and flute. Programme includes pieces by Bach, Schubert, Smith Brindle, Hoover, Tadic, Debussy and Piazzolla. Tea, coffee and cake from 3pm, music from 4pm | £8 advance, £9 door, £1 reduction for Friends of CA, £5 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org
thursday 3 May Calstock Film: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (Paul McGuigan 2017) Cert 15 Based on Peter Turner’s memoir, the film follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner and the eccentric Academy Award winning actress Gloria Grahame in 1978 Liverpool. What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a deeper relationship. 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 5 may Springtime Madrigals Weekend with Helen Porter Please register your interest early to be sure of a place on this very popular weekend, stating whether you’d like to sing soprano, alto, tenor or bass. You must be able to either read music fairly well, or be happy to work with practice recordings prior to the weekend to familiarise yourself with the music. All madrigals will be selected from the Oxford Book of English Madrigals, and recordings will be available in advance of the weekend. Continues on Sunday | 10am - 4pm | £65 | INFO Reserve your place by contacting helen@ counterparts.org.uk
thursday 17 may Calstock Film: All About My Mother (Todo Sobre Mi Madre) (Pedro Almodóvar 1999) Cert 15 Young Esteban wants to become a writer and also to discover the identity of his father, carefully concealed by his mother Manuela. Subtitles. 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
thursday 31 may Talking Rubbish at Calstock! Join local historian Richard Jones for a fascinating illustrated talk tracing the digging and collecting of C19 and C20 bottles and jars found in and around Calstock, Albaston and Gunnislake, some from local businesses and pubs. Bring along your found items and Richard will try and identify them for you. Plus Q&A and display of items. Donations to Cornwall Air Ambulance. 7pm doors, 7.30pm start | Free | INFO For more information, visit www.calstockarts.org
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OUT AND ABOUT 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 Call Amy on 01752 843000
wednesday 25 april Saltash Men’s 60+ Luncheon Group As part of the Saltash Live at Home Scheme, a small group meet in an aim to provide a congenial atmosphere to converse and build friendships. Every Wednesday | Ploughboy Pub, Liskeard Road | 12.15pm - 2pm | INFO Sarah 01752 848728 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 Apprenticeship Recruitment Event Cornwall College is the largest providers of apprenticeships in the South West, working with thousands of businesses and individuals across the region every year. If you are looking for an apprenticeship job or want to know more about apprenticeships, you can find out more at a recruitment event. Meet employers recruiting apprentices now and in the future, speak to current apprentices and college tutors, apply for apprenticeship job vacancies in various industries, get help with CV writing and interview tips as well as find out how you can earn real wages and learn new skills. Cornwall College, Saltash | 5pm - 7.30pm | Free | INFO www.cornwall.ac.uk 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
Saltash Ladies Choir are celebrating their
70th Anniversary with special guests
Plymouth Area Police Choir Compere: Craig Rich
Saturday May 5th at 7.30pm at Saltash Wesley Church Tickets £5 available from Piglets, or on the evening of the concert
thursday 26 april 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 Benny Guitar Carr Benny Guitar Carr is a guitarist from Devon who is passionate about blues, jazz and roots music. Ben performs regularly as an energetic and engaging solo artist playing slide guitar and building up a big sound using a cajon, drum kick pedal and tambourine. Elements of blues, jazz, folk and selfpenned songs are warmly portrayed through warm and soulful singing. The Brunel Inn | 7pm - 9pm | Free | INFO 01752 657013
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OUT AND ABOUT bottle of wine and beer for the adults. There will also be a raffle, and all money raised will go to your local Lions Club - helping your community with causes that matter locally. Ashtorre Rock | 7pm | £3 | INFO www.facebook. com/LionsSaltash
saturday 28 april Ashtorre Rock
friday 27 april Poems and Puddings An evening of poems and puddings. Bring your favourite poem(s) along for others to enjoy or just come along and listen. A selection of puddings at £2 each will be available to enjoy during the evening. St Stephens Church | 7pm | Free | INFO 01752 844456 Saltash Lions April Quiz Join the Saltash Lions on the waterside for the monthly quiz night. Family friendly, with refreshments on sale or you can bring your own
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Beetle Drive SS Nicholas and Faith Social Committee are holding a Beetle Drive. All proceeds for church funds. Tea, coffee and cake available. More details to be announced. SS Nicholas and Faith Church | 6.30pm - 9pm | Free | INFO 01752 842521
WEDNESDAY 2 may Book Club Explore a new book every month. This month features the novel by Rachel Joyce, called The Music Shop. If you would like to reserve a table, please book beforehand. Just Be, Waterfront | Free | INFO 01752 214356
thursday 3 may Wine Tasting Experience a range of mediterranean themed wines with suitable food pairings by the Just Be chefs. Booking is essential. Just Be, Waterfront | £30 | INFO 01752 214356
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LIVE MUSIC ON SUNDAY Evenings 5 - 7pm
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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
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Elliott’s Store and Museum A unique “time capsule store” depicting the life and times of the Elliott family (managed by the Tamar Protection Society)
2018 Exhibition highlighting the achievements of two people from the locality. Mary Snell Rundle
Major General Sir William Penn Symons KCB
Born in Saltash and who went on to become an early nusing reformer.
From Hatt. Served with distinction in the British Army before being mortally wounded in the Boer War.
(1874 - 1937)
(1843-1899)
Visit Elliott’s Store and museum, Open until the end of September. Lower Fore Street, Saltash, Saturday 10:00am until 12:00 noon to learn more about these Wednesday and Thursday, 2:00pm until 4:00pm. fascinating people. Group bookings please contact 01752 842132. Group bookings may be arranged for times to suit you.
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The Sound The Sound are a four piece indie, rock and pop band based in Plymouth. The band deliver an impressive host of material that will get any event up on their feet from the very beginning to the very end of the night. The Sound cover tracks by artists such as One Republic, Adele, Oasis, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Bruno Mars, Fleetwood Mac and more. The Rod and Line | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01752 851912 Jack Bartlett Jack began playing the guitar at the age of 14 after being shown three chords by his father. Since then he has released numerous B sides and EPs with a variety of local talent involved, and now continues to play live in venues around Devon and Cornwall as a solo acoustic act, as part of his acoustic duo ‘The Dulcet Tones’ and as part of his new five piece band. Bullers Arms, Looe | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01503 264325
Community Market
saturday 5 may Saltash May Fair 2018 In 2016, the new committee took the May Fair back to the town and back to its community roots. After two years with overwhelming positive feedback from residents, businesses, exhibitors and the wider community, it will remain in the town for 2018. Both the 2016 and 2017 events had an estimated footfall of around 4,500 throughout the day over
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Fore Street, Victoria Gardens and Longstone Park. The committee will hope to replicate these footfall numbers by once again offering a full day of nonstop entertainment! Saltash | 10am | Free | INFO www.diverse-events.com
compere Craig Rich. Tickets available from Piglets or pay on the night. Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 7.30pm 9.30pm | £5 | INFO Norma Spencer normalee14@ blueyonder.co.uk
Table Top Sale Everyone welcome! Every first Saturday of the month, Burraton Methodist Church hold a table top sale. They also host an Easter Fair, a Summer Fair and Christmas Fair. Stalls, raffles, tea and coffee available. Burraton Methodist Church | 10am - 12pm | Tables £3 | INFO Thomas Arnold 01752 208235, mobile 07848 865684 or Carol Steed 01752 311752
Karina and the Slaves Karina and the Slaves is four experienced musicians, consisting of a powerful female vocalists, guitar, bass and drums. Their varied set list ranges from acoustic to pop and rock with the aim being to get people up on the dance floor enjoying themselves. Saltash Social Club | 9pm - 11.30pm | Free | INFO 01752 842863
Saltash Bowling Club Open Day Looking for a summer sport? Have you ever considered bowling? Come along to one of the free open days. No previous experience needed, just turn up and wear flat shoes or trainers! Longstone Park | 10am | Free | INFO Rebecca 01752 249444
sunday 6 may
Save Our Saltash: Community Litter Pick Litter picking at May Fair and Regatta site. Gloves and sturdy footwear recommended. Equipment provided. All ages welcome. Meet in the Longstone car park for May Fair and Tamar Bridge for Regatta | 10am Saltash Ladies Choir 70th Anniversary Celebration Saltash Ladies Choir are holding a grand musical event to celebrate their 70th anniversary. With special guests, the Plymouth Male Voice Choir with
Mrs Jones Soul and motown is the best dance and feel good music that appeals to many generations, with Mrs Jones, a superb entertaining vocalist, never failing to get people up dancing or tapping their feet. Mrs Jones is an experienced and popular 60s and 70s soul and motown covers artist, who brings a professional feel to any party or function. Saltash Social Club | 6pm - 8pm | Free | INFO 01752 842863 Nawtey Beys Nawtey Beys are a three piece band playing an eclectic mix of covers from the 60s right up to date. They consist of Dan on guitar and vocals, Ray on bass and vocals, and Simon on drums. They formed in 2013, but Ray and Simon have worked together in other bands for many years. Dan has a great vocal range that allows an even greater range of material for them to play. Bullers Arms, Looe | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01503 264325
wednesday 9 may Mary Newman’s Cottage
Plymouth History Festival - The Bridge Walkers Join Walks with History on their walk across the
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Tamar Bridge. This walk links the communities of Saltash and St Budeaux and allows everyone to experience the history of the area whilst keeping fit and healthy. Meet on Lower Fore Street | 7.15pm - 9pm | Free | INFO www.facebook.com/walkswithhistory
friday 11 may Come Float Your Boat Come Float Your Boat is an event thought up by a group of boat lovers for other boat lovers, but anyone with a boat or something that float is welcome. With the event held on the Saltash Waterside car park, there are two slip ways nearby as well as two large greens for barbecues, picnics and some space for the kids to run around. Until 13 May | Old Ferry Road, Saltash Waterfront | 12pm start | Free | INFO Find out more on Facebook Midnight Blues Train Midnight Blues Train bring you their scorching brand of power house blues rock. Fronted by one of the best female vocalists around and inspired by Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Led Zeppelin, Beth Hart, Cream, Free, Jimi Hendix and more, the Midnight Blues Train have enjoyed success with festival slots at the Plymouth Jazz and Blues Festival and Looe Music Festival. The Union Inn | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01752 844770
saturday 12 may Friends of Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve Walk Dawn Chorus with Paul Mallett. Come along and hear the amazing dawn chorus on the reserve. Breakfast afterwards at the Cecil. Sorry, no dogs. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. Meet at the Cecil Arms | 5am - 7am | Free for Friends, £2 for non members | INFO Bob and Jackie Austin 01752 84466 A Doggy Day Out in the Park A fun filled day out for all owners and pooches, as
well as the whole family. On offer will be a havea-go agility course, charity dog show, temptation alley, Pets Got Talent contest, obstacle course, fun scurry and so much more. Continues on Sunday | Mount Edgcumbe Country Park | 10.30am - 4.30pm | £5 entry, under 12s free | INFO www.missivyevents.co.uk The Swamphogs Blues rock their speciality, the Swamphogs take influence from the likes of ZZ Top, Rolling Stones, The Doors, Cult, ACDC, Cream, Motorhead, The Black Keys, plus loads more classic stomping tunes. Saltash Social Club | 6pm - 8pm | Free | INFO 01752 842863 The Wireless This versatile three piece covers band have over 100 songs on their books ranging from the 60s to the modern day. The Wireless can therefore tailor their performance to the desires of any audience! Formed in Plymouth in 2004, The Wireless have entertained audiences across Europe from a sweaty residency in the south of France to performing with Eurovision entrants in Ireland, they really do have a setlist for every occasion. The Union Inn | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01752 844770
TUESDAY 15 may Tea and Toast A social morning to catch up with friends or make some new ones. Tea or coffee with toast or toasted teacakes. St Stephens Church | 9.30am - 11.30am | Free | INFO Steven Hookway stevenhookway@hotmail.com
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BOXING AT THE CORE Saltash
Amateur
Evenings from 6pm – 7.15pm. There is also a
Boxing Club (SABC)
Jabbers after school club on Thursday from
continues to attract
3.45pm – 4.45pm for primary school years 4, 5
many young people
and 6.
interested in boxing training. Boxing training is one of the best forms of
fitness
training
you can do and not about punching or hitting other people. Boxing is the noble art of learning self-defence, respect for other people and equipment coupled with commitment, confidence building and selfesteem. SABC has embarked on providing the England Boxing Awards Programme free to under 18 club members, up to six award levels can be achieved.
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saturday 19 may The Sultans The Sultans are a six piece band playing an exciting mix of danceable music. With a repertoire to suit all tastes including jump jive, a selection of Sinatra, a hint of Glenn Miller, a touch of Latino, plus a smattering of something more modern. All songs are arranged to give an authentic swing and
sunday 20 may The Frame The Frame is a blues rock boogie trio that reinterprets blues standards, covers classic rock favourites and manages to rework some pop classics to make them fit into their broad set list. It’s a trio made up of seasoned veterans who have been around the block more than a few times and it shows. Including songs by Cream, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder, T Rex, ZZ Top and Stevie Ray Vaughan, there’s something for everyone in their set. Bullers Arms, Looe | 5pm - 7pm | Free | INFO 01503 264325
rockabilly sound essential for dancers, especially any jivers present. Saltash Social Club | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01752 842863
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