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….to November’s edition of Love Saltash

Mike Pitches

Despite the night’s drawing in, there is still plenty to see and do to tempt you out of the home to meet up with friends and neighbours.

The Kalan Gwav is a great winter festival to look forward to. The fun starts at 2pm on November 3 with children’s entertainer, ZigZag, and finishes around 6.30pm with a spectacular fireworks display in Warfelton Field, next to the Leisure Centre.

You can get involved by entering the scarecrow competition or the wheelbarrow race, or bringing your signature apple dish to the Football Club Pavilion between 1pm and 3pm on the day to be judged in a grand bake-off!

And of course, November marks the conclusion of months of effort from the town to properly pay tribute to to the centenary of the First Armistice Day, as well as the centenary of women gaining the vote.

Saltash puts on events in style. Joining together to mark such occasions, whether festive or sombre, means that we share in the emotions they bring up. Feeling the same thing at the same time with others helps us feel human and connected, which keeps us living life well.

So, if you can, do get along to one thing this month – you will feel better for it.

Karen

Mike Pitches is a fully insured freelance photographer and multi media consultant. Contact him via Facebook or on 07801 854825.

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: The Kalan Gwav Beacon, 2017, taken by Mike Pitches 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

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Contents

In Brief

6, 8, 12 14 - 15 16 - 17 18 - 19 20 24 26 - 27 30 - 31 32 - 33 34 - 35 38 - 39

National Adoption Week Saltash Remembers Who’s responsible for rubbish?

Pop into Profile this winter Who am I? Remember Netball?

Happy Mamma, Happy Baba!

Pixieland the place to be We Will Remember Them Good news for The Core

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Global friendships with the Mbare Partnership Hats off to former Saltash pupils The Best of the West with Heskyn Mill Retreat in Style at Pentillie Castle Art at Ashtorre The world’s most idiotic marathon Live music at Livewire Illuminate at Royal William Yard Out and About Community Arts at Calstock Arts

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IN BRIEF

#everybody

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Port View Surgery and Saltash Health Centre have been working with their local patient participation groups to deliver a medicines waste campaign. The aim is to raise awareness with patients and the public about the costs to the NHS of medicine waste and what steps patients can take to help.

Staff at Port View have created a display to drive the message home with their own “waste mountain” and special noticeboard.

Angie and Lisa had some interesting conversations with patients in the waiting room, who also helped set up the display. Posters are on show to explain how we can all help to reduce waste by only asking for medicines we use.

HELP FOR THOSE

WHO CARE Free advice and support is available at the Saltash Carers Forum meeting, whose next meeting is at Ashtorre Rock on Thursday 8 November from 1.00 to 3.00 pm.

These meetings are run by the Kernow Carers

Service and are a free service for unpaid carers that gives them an opportunity to discuss the issues they face and have their voices heard in a welcoming and confidential environment, with others facing similar problems. There are many people in our community who are unaware of the help they can get and who may not recognise themselves as carers because they look after a loved one or friend. Staff from Kernow Carers Service will be at the meetings, and will be able to give help and advice, including making referrals to Carer Support Coordinators (CSCs) who work directly with individual carers to help them with any issues they have, and to signpost benefits and services. Where issues can’t be resolved at the meeting or by a CSC, they have contacts with a variety of health and service providers to highlight any concerns members may have in regard to their caring role. All carers are welcome and expenses will be considered to enable them to attend.

For further information please call 01872 243531.

saltash youth

awards

Saltash Town Youth Council will be hosting their Annual Awards on Nov 9 where around 60 young people will be recognised for their enthusiasm and talents to make Saltash a better place.

This year’s Mission Youth event, held at Saltmill Park, showcased many of the youth organisations that are located here including St. Johns Ambulance, Scouts, Rugby club, Junkyard, Livewire, The Core, Town band, Fire cadets, SEA, Saltash Town Youth Panel and Wesley Church.

It was run with financial support from Saltash Town Council, local Cornwall Councillors and sponsorship from local businesses, and having been considered a great success, could be made an annual event.

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IN BRIEF

support the

festival

The Saltash Music, Speech & Drama Festival will take place at the Saltash Wesley Church from 28 January to 9 February 2019.

As in previous years, the committee are looking forward to a wide range of classes, involving all age groups and providing an opportunity for all performers to receive positive feedback from Professional Adjudicators, Philip Thrupp (Speech), Gillian Johnston (Instrumental) and new to the festival, Jane Wilkinson (Vocal).

Sessions will be held on most days during the two weeks of the Festival and details of classes, entrance forms and fees can be found in the official syllabus, which is available, free of charge, from Saltash Wesley Church, Saltash Library, The Bookshelf, and Piglets in Fore Street.

If you would like to become a friend, an annual donation of £10.00 per person, would entitle you to your name in the programme and free entry to the festival daily (not including the Gala Concert).

The Festival will end with a Gala Concert on Saturday 9 February at 7pm, showcasing the winners. Entrance to the Gala Concert is £5.00 for adults, children free.

fun on the

tamar

The Cargreen Regatta attracted over twenty entries despite the appalling weather

conditions last month.

The Club which has its Clubhouse and moorings set in a beautiful and tranquil area just two miles upstream of the Tamar Bridges in the village of Cargreen, has a thriving Cadet section and operates some 140 all tide moorings.

The September Regatta is popular with other sailing clubs in the area and the White Sail Series offers gently competitive sailing for any type of yacht.

As well as watching the drenched cadets, at this year’s Regatta, a BBQ, beer tent, and live music from Cornish Jam provided a great time. For further details of Cargreen Yacht Club take a look at www.cargreenyc.org

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IN BRIEF St Germans and Landulph

Saltash North Saltash East

Saltash West

Saltash South

Trelawny Torpoint East

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Torpoint West

Rame Peninsula

Cornwall Council has a total of 19 Community Networks that are headed up by the Cornish Councillors from the area as well as representatives from the local Town and Parish Councils.

Our area is served by the Cornwall Gateway 8 Members Community Network Rame Peninsula ED who meet on a quarterly basis Saltash East ED pertinent to South East Cornwall. to discuss issues Saltash North ED TheSaltash hopeSouth is ED that the Network can influence Saltash West ED decisions, policy and strategy St Germans & Landulph ED (part) affecting the local Torpoint East ED area, and over local service delivery.

Torpoint West ED Parish Councils are being encouraged to write copyright andCouncil database rights 2013 Survey 100049047 toŠ Crown Cornwall to Ordnance request that they have Produced by Geographic Information Services 01 May 2013 greater access to the Community Infrastructure Levy which would be received from developers in their patch (section 106 money) as currently only 15% is kept within the parish (or 25% if there is a neighbourhood plan in place).

The Network also provides a forum where local councillors can share ideas and best practice as they look to do the best for their areas, and where local people, who are always welcome, can raise any questions.

At the last meeting the Network voted to approve

several road safety schemes, where a relatively small amount of money can make a big difference.

Regular users of the A388 will be delighted to know that there was support for new road markings to prevent cars attempting to overtake near the turning to Landulph. Residents of Botus Fleming could get a new handrail to some steps to make walking to local shops less of a terrifying ordeal.

Whilst local people and their Councillors may still be very concerned regarding the possible merger of Devon and Cornwall with Dorset Police Force, Inspector Julian Morris reported at the last meeting that the number of Police in the area was stable and they were working hard to reduce crime.

Of the 33,000 residents in the Gateway Community Network Area, 83.9% feel satisfied with living here, with a crime rate that is consistently lower than the national and County average when compared as a percentage of population.

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family news

NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK Cornwall Council has been actively encouraging

to feel prepared emotionally and practically for

people to adopt during National Adoption Week,

your much-awaited for child/children. Nothing

in October.

can prepare you for the excitement of the day you

Adoption is a special and fulfilling way to parent

get told you have been ‘matched’, and the magic

a child and provide them with a loving family.

only continues to grow from that point. Our two

Around 40 children a year are adopted in Cornwall

little girls came to us neglected, emotionally and

and the Isles of Scilly. Children who require

physically fragile and mistrusting of people and

adoptive parents could have suffered from abuse

their surroundings. It has been a sheer joy to

and neglect and need parents who can help them

watch them evolve and change. To see them learn

with their previous experiences by offering them

to laugh and smile without inhibition and watch

acceptance, guidance and nurture.

their demons melt away.

Lisa and Max are recently adopted two siblings

“There is perhaps a misconception that a bond

through Cornwall’s Adoption Service. Lisa says;

with an adopted child is not as strong as with

“The route to adopting a child is a fairly long and

birth children - this is quite simply untrue. The

intense one. However, the process enables you

longing and yearning for a family that has been

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family news felt by both parents and children ensures a bond

in reality we encourage adopters from all walks

and love that is deep and ever growing. We

of life, and backgrounds. We have adopters who

know we will never do anything again that will

are single, in same sex relationships and of all

bring us such joy, happiness and

age ranges. We need people who

unadulterated laughter as adopting

are able to emotionally attune to

our babies has. We would urge

the needs of a child and provide a

anyone to consider adopting as

loving and stable home, but who

so many children need a loving

can also offer a child understanding

home, whatever the dynamic and

and acceptance of their past

make up of your family, you will

history. We offer training around

undoubtedly have something to

the needs of adopted children to

offer. It is no cliché to say that adopted children

all our prospective adopters as well as having

are special. They will make your house a home

a dedicated multi-disciplinary post adoption

and make you a family. A special family.”

support service – The Family Plus Team.

Alison Waters, Cornwall’s Adoption Service

“We would like to encourage anyone thinking

Manager states, “Adoption is a way of providing

about adoption to contact us to find out more

the most vulnerable children the love and security

If you are interested in becoming an adoptive

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community news

Article by Sue Hooper

Actor Andy Blackwell as the ‘silent soldier’

SALTASH REMEMBERS

community news

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Saltash is presenting a significant programme to suitable clothing and footwear for commemorate the epic events of 1918. the conditions.

This time 100 years ago, our great grandparents On November 1, Waterside were left in no doubt that the world they lived in Remembers will take place on was changed forever.

Brunel Green at 5pm, an event to Remembering what happened then doesn’t just engage all generations and serve honour the past but helps us navigate our own as a reminder that sharing emotions and standing rapidly changing present and future. together is part of dealing with trauma.

Stories of individual resilience, bravery, and Remembrance Day itself, Sunday 11 November determination in the face of intense difficulty help will begin with a two-minute silence outside the us feel proud of our ancestors Brunel Inn on Fore Street at and more able to learn from 11am. their lives so we can all be part At 11.45, at Saltash’s Peace of a better future.

Garden, the Great War Events The SHCF Workshops are still Committee will commemorate being held every Wednesday and remember the 140 at the Burraton Community servicemen, who came from Centre (ground floor) from or were connected to Saltash 10am until 11am and at Image by Andy Campfield and lost their lives because of Ashtorre Rock every Friday from 6pm until the Great War. Each of those servicemen will have 7pm. Children are welcome to partake with a had a pebble painted in their honour. The World responsible adult.

War One themed pebbles have been painted by The community performance of ‘Blood Red Rose’ art groups and Saltash residents, young and old. is on Saturday 17 November at 6.30pm at Saltash 140 local children will lay a pebble at the Saltash Wesley Church. Tickets are £6 (with disabled access) Memorial Peace Garden, Alexandra Square – whilst available from Sue Hooper on 01752 843073. the men’s names are read out by Lerryn Wilcox At 10am every Friday in October and November, and Amelia Writer, the first time these men have Peter Clements (a member of the Great War been reunited since the Great War. A salutation events committee) will be visiting to pay respect will be read by special guest, former MP Ann at the Commonwealth War Commission graves Widdecombe, who has close family connections and memorials to those who have no known with Saltash. Background accompaniment will grave, in St. Stephens-by-Saltash Churchyard. include a piper and bugler. ‘There, But Not There’ This is meant to pay tribute and remember all silhouettes will be on display and flowers will be those men, with no known graves, who died in this laid by the May Queen and her attendants. There terrible conflict 100 years ago; as the committee will be a real life uniformed ’silent soldier’ in feel these men should be remembered in the attendance (actor Andy Blackwell) with poetry by commemorative tributes.

Lerryn and Amelia.

If anyone would like to accompany Peter, to At 2pm, Saltash Town Council will hold its Service of also pay their respects, please gather at the St. Remembrance at St Nicholas and St Faith Church.

Stephens-by-Saltash Church War Memorial at Further details available from Lynn Marsh on 9.55am on any of the Friday mornings.

01752 844255, Steph Carter on 01752 845806, This approximately hour long walk will be at or John Hooper on 01752 843073. You can also attendees own risk: and they are advised to wear email lynnsmarsh@aol.com

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community news

One of the families involved in the litter pick

WHo’s responsible

for rubbish?

Saltash Environmental Action (SEA) took part recently in a global initiative to collect plastic waste and identify, where possible, the producers of those items.

When the data is collected the worst companies will be named and hopefully shamed into helping to solve the problem.

Litter picks took place throughout Saltash with SEA members and members of the public including several families. More than 30 children took part in Saltmill as part of the Mission Youth Day. The plastic was separated and analysed by brand

which turned out to be a very tiring and dirty job!

Over 1700 pieces of plastic were counted!

The “winners” were Cadbury followed by Walkers, Haribo and Lucozade.

A lot of dog poo bags were found in Latchbrook.

Dave Pemberton, SEA chairman, said: “A lot of communities are getting together to litter pick; plastic is clogging up our roadsides and pathways, and if not removed will last forever.

“The manufacturers do not seem to be taking any responsibility for the problem. SEA is proud to be part of this initiative which will hopefully be a

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community news wake up call to company chairmen.”

This global project included 50 events in 14 major countries. Most took place in the USA and Saltash was one of only two in the UK. The US environmental charity The Story of Stuff (storyofstuff.org) organised the event and will be publishing the results.

According to their website, 8 million tons of plastic enters the ocean each year. Multi national companies who use low quality disposable plastic such as that found in the hedgerows and roadsides of Saltash plan to grow production by 40% over the next decade. Countries and communities that will be most affected by this are those who cannot afford the cleaning and recycling facilities that we have access to here.

By 2025 - the year Walkers Crisps has promised to go plastic free - they’ll have produced 28 billion

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Sorting through the rubbish that was collected

more plastic packets that will litter our beaches, our streets, and pile up in landfills. A campaign has been launched by 38 Degrees to encourage people to post their empty packets back to the company to persuade them to act sooner. Bringing the plastic free deadline forward by just one year would mean four billion fewer plastic packets.

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cOMMUNITY NEWS

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question: WHO AM I? WHO AM I?

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sports news

Article by Karen Pilkington

REMEMBER NETBALL?

sports news In my school it wasn’t a contact sport, so although I was pretty small, my only intimidation on the court was from leggy girls waving their arms at me alarmingly – better than severely bruised shins!

Sarah Dangar was drawn back to Netball after an injury left her unable to run. She decided to have a go at the Netball Local sessions back in 2017.The group moved from strangers to friends in less than a year and decided to jump in with both feet (no travelling allowed on a netball court!) and enter a local league.

If you fancy the idea of this, but are slightly nervous of getting back to a sport you haven’t played in decades, Liz Shaw runs Saltash Netball Local, a back to netball club at Saltash Community School on a Tuesday (term time only) from 6-7 with walking netball from 7-8pm.

She explained, “Both sessions are aimed at ladies of all abilities and are pay as you go, without the commitment of a league. Open to females of all abilities, aged 14+ with Walking Netball great for those with injuries, joint issues or just who prefer not to run round a court anymore. It’s a great form of exercise, both from a cardio and strength point of view, professionally run with warm ups and cool downs to help any aches!

“One of the main things I love about running the sessions is seeing the various friendships grow, which is something special playing a team sport provides. Saltash Clovers are a perfect example of that, along with the christmas meal my Walking Netball ladies are organising.

“We have ladies coming along who haven’t played netball in 30 years and they surprise themselves with how much comes back. With beginners, we build up their knowledge of the rules as we go.

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“The only kit needed is comfortable clothes to play in and a decent pair of trainers to support your feet.

Saltash Clovers, the team who play in the Callington League, are made up of players ranging from their late 20s to mid 50’s are proudly sponsored by Mike Clover of Mike Clover Estimating Services Ltd. For Kerry, team captain, and other members of her team its “it’s an hour of “me” time in a busy mum life! And great to have a laugh with a lovely group of ladies!”

Another plus is that netball involves both body and mind working hard so there is no space to think about stresses and worries as adrenaline is used as it should be.

“Competition brings you together as a team, making you think about strategy and a sense of working together – great skills for honing a competitive spirit”, say team members Kerry P and Nicola.

Sophie agrees, saying, “The intensity of netball varies throughout a game. It can be fast paced, require good hand-eye coordination, quick reactions, speed and a lot of stamina to last the whole hour of play! It has certainly been a motivation for me to improve my fitness in order to play to my full potential and not let the team down!

“I have never been one to enjoy going to a gym but I thoroughly enjoy every netball session where I am “exercising” without even realising it! We always have good fun whilst doing so and although we have moved on to playing competitively we certainly don’t take ourselves too seriously!”

Find out more by emailing Sarah, sarahdangar@ yahoo.co.uk or visiting the Saltash Netball Local Facebook page.

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Article by Karen Pilkington

Happy MAmma, Happy Baba!

family news Having a baby is supposedly the most natural thing in the world. However, ask any new mum to be, and you might find that behind the bravado, there is some uncertainty.

Once birth is over and done with (phew! Let’s just say it’s amazing, it hurts, and it can be completely overwhelming), new mums find themselves with hundreds of baby experts happy to give advice, at a time when they are feeling less confident than ever.

Fortunately, you don’t have to decipher conflicting advice from Mums, Aunties, Grandmas, Sisters and Proud Fathers who have read all the parenting books: here in Saltash, there is a very lovely, local group that brings sanity and stillness back to the most anxious of mums.

Upfront Saltash meets every second Thursday between 9.30 and 11am at the Saltash Family Hub next to the Leisure Centre.

Its qualified peer supporters are all mums themselves with at least six months of successful breastfeeding under their belts.

There is absolutely no pressure, and the group provides a safe space to consider breastfeeding, get help with any problems, and have lots of encouragement and support. Its lovely friendly atmosphere is great for tiny babies as well as toddlers in tow.

Several mums are here with their second baby, after being persuaded not to breast feed their first. Claire is enjoying it so much, she is still feeding baby Leo, who at one has nine teeth! (Myth buster – babies can be taught not to bite very quickly, and some don’t even try).

The first half hour is exclusively for those wanting a very quiet, private and comfortable space to talk with a peer supporter; after that it becomes more

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of a social space where toddlers are welcome too.

Tammy came here with baby Willow, her second child.

Like many young mums she did not breastfeed her first child, but felt a surge of empowerment from the support of other mums.

“I get her all to myself,” she grinned, snuggled into Willow, “And I feel so much more confident as a Mum.” The group are actively looking for volunteers to train as peer supporters – Holly trained whilst she was on maternity leave, as the group had been a big part of her life when her first child was born.

She is a big believer in trusting your instincts, and normalising breast feeding in public. Once you get the hang of it, it’s easy to be discreet, and a lot better than sitting in a public toilet!

Debz explained, “A pregnant woman has done a fantastic job cooking that baby inside her. Our group helps her to trust her instincts when it comes to feeding. Whether she decides to fully or partially breast feed, we’re here to listen to concerns and offer our experiences to help her realise how she can give her baby everything they need.

If you are a good listener with breast feeding experience and enthusiasm and would like to train as a peer supporter, or if you think this group is just what you need, contact them on their facebobook page Upfront Breastfeeding Support Saltash or call Saltash Family Hub on 01752 847419

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family news

pixieland n Finding quality, reliable childcare can be very door policy as they feel it is important for a stressful for any parent and going back to work parent to see the nursery as it is every day. Staff can be daunting. Pixieland Day Nurseries have understand that all children want to play and been established for 34 years and currently have explore and tailor their activities to the children, four nurseries rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by maximising their learning through a well-planned Ofsted, one of which is in Saltash. environment. They want them to play, learn and They offer childcare for children from birth to end respect each other as well as themselves. of primary school, this includes before and after Each nursery has individual rooms for the different school clubs where they collect from local schools, age ranges, each of them designed to promote as well as school holiday clubs. independence, and encourage the children to ask Pixieland have been rewarded with a number of questions. awards such as ‘Food for life’ which is a healthy There is an under 2’s (0-2 years) section which eating award. is normally split into younger babies and little The staff have ongoing Todd’s. This area’s focus Article by training and have a variety is on developing secure of qualifications including and caring relationships Early Years Professional’s, as well as developing accredited First aider’s skills such as walking or and Early years degrees. communicating.

Pixieland have an open The toddler area (2-3

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nurseries years) is to develop their social skills and to encourage exploration and concentration.

The nursery will also support with toilet training and becoming more independent.

The preschool room (3+ years) provides various different learning experiences that motivate and teach the children for their future. The focus is on mathematics, understanding of the world, literacy, music, movement and creativity.

There are creative spaces where children can explore and engage in activities through glue, paint, water, sand, rice, corn-flour, and gloop to name but a few.

Pixieland also have sensory rooms which have bubble tubes, fibre optic lights, light projectors and interactive sound machines. These can be used by all the children as well as on a 1:1 basis.

Each nursery has an enclosed outdoor space where the children are able to explore. They have the

opportunity to access outdoor equipment such as bikes and climbing frames. The children also have an area to plant flowers as well as their own fruit and vegetables, which they get to watch grow.

The Saltash branch has its own nature trail in which the children can have stories and exploring time. It also has a purpose built soft play area which is available for birthday parties.

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community news

Photographs from Saltash Heritage

we will rem Article by Flo Bonner

At the outbreak of the Great War in 1914, the 3rd Battalion of the Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment was stationed in the fields between Cross Park and Wearde Farm, in the area which is today occupied by Broad Walk and the adjoining roads.

Their encampment comprised hundreds of tents, but plans were soon made for more permanent quarters in the form of wooden huts resting on concrete and stone foundations, to be erected in the fields immediately to the south of where the present day Community School now stands.

Over 2000 tons of stone for this

work was supplied by Messrs. Jeffords’ Quarry at Tor, Burraton Coombe, between October, 1914 and April, 1915, with a further 900 tons to improve the access roads. The contractor selected to undertake the construction of the camp was Carkeek of Plymouth, who, in 1916 faced a court action brought by St. Germans Rural District Council to recover the cost of damage to the highway caused by Jefford’s steam wagon in transporting the stone from the quarry to the site.

‘C’ Company of the 4th East Surrey Regiment was also stationed at Wearde. In 1917 Field Marshal Viscount French, who had commanded the British Expeditionary Force in France from 1914-1916, visited the camp to inspect the troops.

The enormous toll of casualties which ensued from the carnage on the Western Front eventually

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member them changed the role of the Wearde encampment from a military base to a hospital for the wounded, and in 1920 it became the Queen Alexanda Convalescent Centre, under the auspices of the Ministry of Pensions, with its patients being distinctively dressed in light blue clothing.

The people of Saltash and District were very supportive of the servicemen during the war, and later of the hospital patients. Soldiers were invited into homes and many events were organised for them. A report in the Saltash Gazette in 1918 describes a social evening at St. Nicholas Church Rooms, attended by seventy convalescent men from the camp. Some entertainment was also available ‘in house’; in 1921 it was reported that the Wearde Camp Amateur Dramatic Society gave a performance at Wearde Camp Cinema.

The hospital eventually became redundant and the huts were removed during 1927-1928. One of them was re-erected at St Stephens village and was used for community events, being known as St Stephens Hall. It has gone as indeed have all the remnants of the stonework foundation at Wearde, which remained for many years covered by vegetation, a haven for wildlife, a heaven for blackberry pickers, and a delight to children, who used the site as an unofficial adventure play area.

Where the camp once stood is now grassland, and nothing remains of the buildings which so many soldiers left to fight in France, and to which later some returned to recuperate from that traumatic experience.

Material sourced from Captain Jackson of HMS Defiance by John Hooper

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good news for THE CORE Article by Charlotte Carpenter

The Core want to share some good news with Love Saltash this month, as we have been fortunate enough to receive funding from both the lottery and the Police and Crime Commissioners small grants scheme, to increase our youth work team and provide young people with more sessions and a wider variety of activities.

We already run a full youth work programme, to include two youth nights, after school youth cafe, Tic Tac advice drop in, LGBTQ+ group, schools outreach work and a thriving youth committee,

but now we are excited to be increasing our provision.

At The Core we value young people’s ideas and input and pride ourselves on listening to what they want from their youth centre. It is important to us that the young people help to shape the provision and we try to respond to their needs. A good example of this has been our LGBTQ+ group ‘Just be you”. We were approached by some of our members about the need to have a group where young people can feel safe and not judged and the opportunity to meet other young people who understand them. We applied for funding to set up ‘Just be you’ and now the young people lead the group themselves with support from our youth

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the core news worker and it has become a thriving weekly group.

So what can you expect from your youth centre in the coming months?

We will be recruiting experienced youth workers to join our existing team and extending our youth work programme to include; The Friday Night Project – This is with funding from The Police and Crime Commissioner to look at tackling anti-social behaviour within our town.

We will be out and about talking to young people on the streets and finding out what they want and opening up The Core for them to have a safe and warm place to meet.

Thursday After School Girls group – This is in response to some of our young women sharing their experiences of feeling awkward about doing sport in front of boys, having negative body image and low self esteem. This project will provide young women with a space to try new activities,

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In addition to the sessions we offer at The Core, I also work closely with Saltash Community School. I run the drop in at Tic Tac on Monday and Wednesday lunchtime and is in the Thrive room for anyone to come and have a chat on Tuesday mornings.

We would like to say particular thanks to Saltash Town Council for their continued support over the last 3 years. By receiving the funding from the town it has enabled us to attract additional funds, which has helped us to build The Core and respond to the needs of the young people in our town.

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community news

gLOBAL FRIENDSHIPS WITH THE MBARE PARTNERSHIP

On top of the Kopje (hill) overlooking Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, 2017

Some of the Sunday School at Mbare Church, 2017

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community news If you sometimes wonder what goes on behind

and poor sanitation is rife with 2 entire families

the doors of local churches, you might be

sharing a flat designed for single occupancy right

interested to know of the global connections and

opposite the Mbare Church.

international friendships of the community at

The Mbare Methodist Church shares in the

Saltash Wesley Methodist Church.

partnership’s aims to learn and share together and

A partnership between this church and the

has sent four teams to the UK, with the next one

Methodist Church in Mbare, a township within

due in 2020. With 50% of the country’s population

the capital city of Zimbabwe, Harare, has existed

under 25, the church is youthful, exuberant and

since 1994; the relationship developing from a

passionate to work towards change. Be prepared

chance meeting on a plane between Mary Sheaff

to hear some great gospel singing emanating from

and Clever Tabaziba.

Wesley Church when the group visit.

There have been total of eight visits so far back

Members of Wesley Church also hope to develop

and forth, enabling Zimbabweans to visit Saltash,

a Revolving Loan scheme whereby individuals

as well as allowing local people to get up close to

can invest in projects in Mbare that would result

conditions in the township.

in paid employment, and the development of

The plight of Zimbabweans since the corruption

entrepreneurial skills for some of the 85% of

of Mugabe’s deposed government has fully come

the population without regular work since the

to light is now headline news, but the church has

country’s catastrophic economic collapse.

been aiding families to pay compulsory school

The

fees, as well as giving general relief for well over

determination and indignation towards injustice

a decade. The church helps support the Matthew

is a burning flame. They believe sincerely that,

Rusike Children’s Home and have sent a team

“We belong to each other”. Their shared faith is

of young people to build rain water tanks in the

strengthened by how the church in Mbare takes

Northern rural part of Zimbabwe. The country

a collection for the poor despite being in poverty

now faces a Cholera epidemic, overcrowding

itself, and by its refusal to accept the status quo.

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student news

Joe Lang

HATS OFF TO FORMER

SALTaSH PUPILS

Article by Kaye Bonner

There couldn’t have been a better day than to celebrate four former students from Saltash.net Community School attending their graduation.

According to a league table that uses data from the Met Office, Chichester is the sunniest city in the UK which was very apparent on Sunday 16 September. The University of Chichester in West Sussex welcomed its Graduates from all over the world to celebrate their perseverance and resilience.

Hundreds of excited graduates patiently waited for their names to be called upon, but eagerly clapping and cheering in support of all the other awardees.

On an Indian summer’s day, under an azure blue sky, four deserving ex-students from Saltash.net School attended their graduation ceremony. Jamie Pullan, Laura Kelly, Joe Lang and Florence Bonner,

proudly accepted their BA Honours Degrees in Music, Musical Theatre and Performance at the Chichester Festival Theatre, being the flagship of all the big named shows ordained for the West End. The ‘superlative four’ have been friends for many years, but they did not expect to not only attend the same university, but to also study the performing arts and graduate together on the same day. The proud parents reminisced on their children’s early days and how their passion for the performing arts and music grew.

Florence Bonner said, ‘This day has been really amazing, in fact the whole experience has been surreal, to look back at our first day, we never realised how much the University was going to change our lives’.

Special thanks goes out to their former music and drama teachers, Jo Loyn and Viv Haighton from Saltash.net Community School, who had every faith in their students through highs and lows.

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This week Saltash Community School took part in the UK Youth Parliament - Make Your Mark Vote. This gives the students a chance to vote on a public issue they want to see changed.

The most popular choice will be taken to the Houses of Parliament by young people to see if the issue can be solved. To find out more about this exciting opportunity we interviewed the Head of Politics at Saltash, Mr Killeya. This is what he had to say: “The school has taken part in the annual vote for around seven years and we feel it is important for the students to take part. Most young people (aged 18- 24) choose not to use their vote because they feel that people in parliament do not listen and that they have no

voice- we want to show our students that they do have a voice and they are listened to.”

He then went on to add, “I’ve been interested in politics since a young age and I want to inspire our students to do the same.” Last year the school took part in a mock Brexit vote, “You could see the students were interested in the subject- it was great to see them talking about it and getting involved.”

As students we felt that it was great to learn about politics and to have this chance to vote. We would like to thank Mr Killeya for this opportunity and we hope that future students will also be involved in the UK Youth Parliament Make Your Mark vote for many years to come.

Open Evenings Build Aspiration The two Open Evenings were once again a success, with hundreds of primary students from both Plymouth and Saltash participating. It was great to see so many of the years 5’s and 6’s getting excited about the school.

The Saltash students helped with the evening by supporting teachers within their favourite

subjects, becoming tour guides and explaining what it is like at Saltash Community School. Many pupils from all years showed how proud they are of the school and helped shine a light on the amazing things we do here. We hope to welcome countless faces from the two Open Evenings into Year 7 next year.

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THE BEST OF THE WEST Despite moving to the area less than three years ago, John and Ann Bland are already attracting food lovers from across the globe into their restaurant, Heskyn Mill.

“We are hosting the final Gala Dinner for a group of international tourists on various dates throughout the year,” explained John, “We were selected by the specialist tour company because of our commitment to using only genuinely local produce.”

“We only serve what we would eat ourselves extremely high quality, fresh produce. Around half of our vegetables come from a small holding in Tideford. All of our lamb is from one local farmer.

We recently visited a game dealer on the edge of Bodmin Moor, recommended to us by one of our customers, who is now supplying us with pigeon, pheasant, wild rabbit and wild venison.

“By visiting our suppliers, we can monitor standards ourselves - something that is crucial to our ethics “It also means that we can get excited about planning new dishes for our menu depending on what is available, ensuring we always offer seasonal, fresh and exciting meals to our customers.

“Many of our regular customers are good cooks themselves, so they enjoy coming to us to try something different.”

The range of food available also extends to Sunday lunch. A full menu of game, fish, poultry and meats are available, as well as the traditional roast. All

locally sourced, of course.

This commitment to local sourcing and use of seasonal ingredients has meant that Heskyn Mill has a growing reputation in the South West for the quality of their food.

After only the first six months of trading, they were highly commended in the annual Taste of the West awards, moving on to win Gold for the last two years running.

This year, they were also amongst eleven finalists from the whole of the West Country, for the Best Restaurant Award held in September this year. John and Ann are very proud to have achieved the Gold standard two years running.

The Taste of the West (tasteofthewest.co.uk) is the website for discovering the best foodie offerings in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Founded in 1991, it boasts an impressive array of experts, including Prince Charles as its patron.

Heskyn Mill were visited by an anonymous diner earlier in the year, who scored the restaurant on ambience, quality of service and value for money as well as the actual food and drink served. As Maítre Di, John took this in his stride as he loves offering wine recommendations and food advice to his knowledgable customers.

And with wife Ann as head chef, they make a great team.

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RETREAT IN STYLE Moor walking, yoga, or creative writing - author Vanessa Gebbie will give participants an whatever you love to do – are being offered as opportunity to kick start creative ideas. Would-be themes for a retreat from the world and short writers can walk in the woodland gardens, admire the views, lounge in front of open log fires, eat stay in style at Pentillie Castle.

The series of carefully curated breaks will delicious food, sip a glass or two of fine wine whilst mingling with offer yoga, walking, Pentillie’s own Ted Coryton fellow writers. and writing and the If walking is your way opportunity to enjoy to unwind, Pentillie’s delicious food and very own Ted Coryton great company, all in is delighted to offer the surroundings of fascinating accompanied the beautiful castle and walks around the 2000 acre estate. nearby Tamar Valley At the holistic yoga and over Dartmoor. Ted retreats, the first of chooses specific walks which is Friday 9 according to the season Sunday 11 November, participants can spend the weekend relaxing and and weather and a moderate level of fitness is unwinding with experienced yoga teacher, Jackie required to cope with the South West’s undulating countryside and steep cliff paths. TedWalks will Robinson.

A writing retreat from 1-3 February with be based on a 2 night fully catered package, with dates available during February and March.

The castle also offers special Walking Breaks without Ted all year round, including walking maps, Teds tips and a treat for your feet for any visitors wanting to go it alone.

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of the trade? Is Craft always more functional, whilst Art is just decorative, just something to be looked at?

With Craft work – such as quilting – there is usually a practical use for the piece being made. The quality of the design and the technical mastery come together to make the product good for the job for which it is intended and, in the best work, to bring satisfaction and enrichment to its user.

Art work, on the other hand, has no such practical function. Yet, when it is good, it will be more than simple decoration, something to Comment by John Forster cover an empty sitting room wall. It too will have technical mastery and careful design, but it will also bring the viewer satisfaction, food for thought, tingles down the spine, even.

Is there really a distinction? What about the pottery that is pure sculpture or the artist’s design that adorns a box or a screen? The craftsmanship of the Artist; the artistry of the Craftsperson.

The RIVERSIDE QUILTERS' WEEKEND FESTIVAL will show Craft in abundance. Their CAFE EXHIBITION uses their needlecraft skills to create Art, pure and simple. Right?

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Ashtorre Rock exhibitions are about Art, right? They’re paintings, prints and drawings, in oil and watercolour and ink. That’s Art, right? So where do the works shown by RIVERSIDE QUILTERS fit in? They’re embroidery, tapestry, quilting. Like pottery, macramé, wood-turning. That’s Craft, right?

But is there a real difference? Is either better or either more useful? Is Art somehow cleverer – on a higher plane – fresh ideas straight from the artist’s head - whilst Craft work follows established, repetitive traditions: techniques, materials and tricks

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The World’s Most Idiotic Marathon Hidden Gem on the Saltash Waterfront

An Interview with Tina Parker – co-owner of Just Be on the Saltash Waterfront Q: What motivated you to run the Medoc Marathon this year?

This is very special year for me and my family. We call it the 151 year, with my daughter having her 21st birthday, my dad his 80th… and, well, you can work out mine!

Q: How did you decide which charity to pick and raise funds for?

Mental health awareness and support, particularly amongst young people, has long been of personal importance to me, linked to my time as a teacher at Saltash College. Invictus Trust (www.invictustrust. co.uk) fitted the bill perfectly, and they are doing such fantastic work to raise awareness and give support locally.

Q: What were the standout moments from the race itself?

Firstly, the sudden realisation just before the start that all the weeks of preparation and fundraising came down to this particular moment.

Scary! Halfway through I remember looking around and seeing a river of colour from all the fancy dress costumes as 10,000 runners snaked Tina, dressed through the vineyards… so fitting as the marathon

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I also remember, at a particularly painful part of the run, feeling very alone, despite being surrounded by thousands of runners, and wondering who I could call to give me permission to quit... the fundraising cause kept me going fortunately. The other great moment was the relief at crossing the finish line.

Q What have you been doing since the race to raise funds?

We held a ‘not a pub pub quiz’ here at Just Be, which was really well attended. I also auctioned off my race completion bottle of fine Bordeaux wine (hard to part with something so precious) and we held a raffle… thanks to local companies Waitrose, Castang Wines, Trevethan Gin and St Austell Brewery who donated prizes. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout this challenge, financially and emotionally! The target is £2,000 and we are so close, with about £200 still to go…. so please, support via the Virgin giving page or in the bucket at Just Be, and continue to raise up for awareness of The Invictus Trust.

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live MUSic at livewire dynamic local band who are currently making waves in the music world - appearing at ‘Bloodstock’ alongside the likes of ‘Judas Priest’ this year.

‘Ethyrfield’ are a young three-piece rock band from Newton Abbot in Devon, made up of Zach Cornish (bass and lead vocals), Ben Cornish (lead Zach Cornish of Ethyrfield guitar and backing vocals) and Dan Aston (drums).

And let’s not forget our great Livewire homegrown band

Article by Nigel Follett

Two major acts are performing at Livewire, Saltash this November.

Legendary rockers ‘The Quireboys’, supported by ‘Metal2theMasses’ Winner ‘Ethyrfield’, who blew away the crowds at this year’s ‘Bloodstock’ Festival, plus up and coming local band ‘Stranger’, will be on stage Thurs 22 November. Doors open 7.00 pm.

‘The Quireboys’ are celebrating 30 Years of pure rock n’ roll with their full electric show. With a sound that harks back to the 70’s heyday of The Faces, Stones, Slade and Mott The Hoople, ‘The Quireboys’ have always remained true to their roots from the start. The boy’s mission is simply to keep the spirit of good time rock ‘n’ roll alive and kicking into the 21st century.

Main support comes from ‘Ethyrfield’, a young

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nationwide tour for the release of their latest album, ’Shake a Leg’. The band is supported by ‘Aaron Buchanan and the Cult Classics’, plus ‘Dax and Roxane’. Doors open at 7.00pm.

‘Bad Touch’ originally formed in 2010 when the band members were still in college.

In their formative years, they played local pubs and performed covers of some rock classics, and gradually began to compose original material.

Over the last few years ‘Bad s up po rt Touch’ have made a name for themselves and built a reputation for their dynamic + live shows, making them one of the ‘must-see’ acts at many t i c k et s £ 1 8 . 0 0 local venues.

Do ors o pen 7.0 0 p m + s ee t i c k et p ro ce s si n g f ee ‘Bad Touch’ is pleased to THU 22 nd n ovem b er ww w. s e e t i ck et s. co m announce they have signed a @ L ive wir e, saltash L i mi t ed n u mb e rava i la b le l ive wire you th.com worldwide album deal with o n t he d o or Marshall Records. Their new f re e pa r ki n g . pu b ne xt d o o r album ‘Shake A Leg’ was released in October.

‘Stranger’ as well. Three exciting acts in one Tickets for both gigs are on sale at ‘See Tickets’ evening, right here in Saltash.

- www.seetickets.com. There will only be a And if that wasn’t enough, just a few days limited number available on the door for ‘The before this gig on November 17th, rising rockers Quireboys’ and it’s advised that for both gigs, ‘Bad Touch’ will be performing as part of their tickets are bought in advance.

NOVEMBER Live Music from 9pm Fri 2 Sat 3 Tue 6 Fri 9 Sat 10 Tue 13 Fri 16

Thomas Ford Facemelter Martin Dale Southern Jelly Bad Knees Blues Band Louise Hungry Bears

Sat 17 Tue 20 Wed 21 Fri 23 Sat 24 Tue 27 Fri 30

Slim Semora Jazz Trio Open Mic Night Los Limpos Flood Blue Trane Hottentot Figs

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ILLUMINATE @ Royal william yard

Following last year’s success, the spectacular Illuminate light festival will return to the historic Royal William Yard on November 22 - 25.

From 5.30pm each night, when darkness descends, the Yard will come alive with beautiful projection mapping, playful light installations and interactive pieces, creating a spectacular immersive experience. Created by artists, tech designers, performers, children and young people, the light festival promises to delight visitors of all ages with a fun and inspiring immersive experience.

Charles Hackett, Chief Executive of Mayflower 400, said: “Illuminate is one of the key events planned for the commemorations and as well as being an amazing annual spectacle, the festival will build on the core values of Mayflower 400.”

Innovative water screen technology will see artists experiment with projecting onto the sea and land.

Two international light artists invited to

showcase their work at the festival are Xavi Bové and Thomas Voillaume.

Spanish artist Xavi Bové’s piece, Visual Songs, is an interactive installation that aims to create a link between songs and its visual representation. His work is personalised for each visitor, allowing them to take a printed version of their personal creation home.

Voillaume’s work, Human, is a monumental video mapped sculpture. The 8ft figure represents an entity of humanoid form that has taken shape in our reality.

French artist Thomas Voillaume likes to mix means of expression, surprising his audience and challenging himself.

Illuminate is a free event, open to families and people of all ages, from 5.30 till 10pm at the Royal William Yard, Plymouth. Visitors will be able to enjoy a vast range of food and drink from the Yard’s resident eateries as well as outdoor stalls.

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YOUR GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON LOCALLY monday 29 october Face2Face Oasis A group for parents or carers of a disabled child or those with additional needs. Support is given to help you successfully navigate through the worrying and confusing experience of having a child diagnosed with support needs. The group is free, friendly and informal.

Saltash Children’s Centre, Callington Road | 9.30am - 11.30am | Free | INFO Julia Donnell 07767 111867 The building of the Commemoration Garland Come along to see the garden team work alongside print artist Dominique Coiffait, as they put together this year’s beautiful cut flower garland and artwork to commemorate the First World War Armistice.

You could even lend a hand!

Continues until 9 Nov | Cotehele | 11am - 4pm | Free | INFO www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

Club of Saltash

Working together for our Community presenting their FIRST EVER joint

Race Night and Disco Friday 16th November 2018

Saltash Social Club, Saltash PL12 6JL

In aid of “Heart and Soul” The Livewire Mental Health in Young People project and the WW1 commemorations

Tickets £10 including supper Would you like to sponsor a race or buy a horse to help support the evening?

Race Sponsorship £20. Horses £8 each or

First Race 7.30pm More information coming soon on the Saltash Rotary Club and Saltash Lions club Facebook pages.

Fire Cadets Fire Cadets gives young people aged between 11 and 17 the opportunity to work with the fire and rescue service and learn to work together as a team. New cadets are welcome.

Every Monday | Saltash Fire Station | 6.30pm 8.30pm | INFO 07811 954830 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

tuesday 30 october 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.

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FREE ENTRY to over 25 stalls

Catt in the Hatt Christmas Fair Sunday 25th November 2018 11am to 4pm The Cardinals Hatt, Hatt, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6PJ

Refreshments available including mulled wine and mince pies.

Local Crafts & Home Produce.

Santa’s Grotto (£1 Entry).

Raffle.

HEALTH & BEAUTY GIFTS ALPACA WOOLEN GIFTS JEWELLERY HOME DECOR DECORATIVE GLASS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS SEASONAL FOODS USBORNE BOOKS CLOTHING GIFTS HANDMADE TEXTILES WOODEN CRAFTS Come and enjoy the spirit of christmas with a glass of mulled wine and do your Christmas shopping.

The Cardinals Hatt restaurant and bar will be open during the fair.

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OUT AND ABOUT Knit and Knatter, Craft and Chatter A group of like minded people getting together to enjoy a variety of craft activities. Learn new skills and exchange ideas. Any age, any ability and completely free.

Every Tuesday | Saltash Library | 1pm - 4pm | Free | INFO www.cornwall.gov.uk Saltash Kernow Short Mat Bowling Club Go and join the Saltash Kernow Mat Bowling Club on Tuesday afternoons and evenings. All levels of players and ages welcome. Whether you want to be competetive and play in the league or day tournaments, or just want to play for fun, bowls are provided and players are there to help you learn.

Tuesday afternoons and evenings | Church Road, Saltash | 1.30pm - 4pm & 7pm - 10pm | INFO Yolanda (Club Secretary) 01752 849945 Saltash & District Age Concern Sequence Dancing Club Come and enjoy the fun and make new friends at the weekly sequence dance club.

Every Tuesday | Burraton Community Centre, Grenfell Avenue | 1.45pm - 4pm | INFO 01752 843000

PL12 Saltash Breathers Group For patients living with long term respiratory conditions, the group offers advice and support from the Respiratory Team. The group is indepdent from the NHS, started by patients, run by patients, for the patients.

Every Tuesday | Saltash Leisure Centre | 1.30 - 3pm | £3 | INFO Gordon Richards 01752 842424 gordon. richards0@btinternet.com Badminton Players Casual play non league, not suitable for beginners.

Every Tuesday | Local facility in Saltash | 7pm - 9pm | INFO John 07981 363346

wednesday 31 october 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.

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Get ready to sparkle this Christmas with great offers through November and December, including cosmetic injections from £130.

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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 | INFO Sarah Clook or Liz Hewer 01752 848728

Saltash Ladies Choir Saltash Ladies Choir practice every Wednesday.

Every Wednesday | Burraton Methodist Church | 7.15pm - 9.15pm | INFO Secretary Mrs Norma Spencer 01752 843108 normalee14@blueyonder.co.uk

thursday 1 november 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.

Every Thursday and Sunday | Cotehele Mill | 11am 4pm | Free | INFO 01579 350606

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 Plaque Unveiling Unveiling of plaque and display board by Brigadier (retired) Simon Young CBE DL. Saltash Railway Station | 2.45pm | INFO www.suehcf.org.uk Saltash Waterside Remembers A commemorative event to engage all ages.

Starting with the unveiling ceremony of the Memorial Plaque and photographic display board.

Followed by music, light show and cinematics hosted by Livewire, and sponsored by Westcountry Skip Hire. Also a celebration of youth, display of community poppy carpets, WW1 themed events, stalls and much more.

Ashtorre Rock | 5pm - 8pm | Free | INFO www.facebook.com/LionsSaltash

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OUT AND ABOUT Dinner in the Castle This is a superb opportunity to enjoy a unique dining experience in the beautiful Pentillie Castle overlooking the River Tamar. Their chef, Tom, uses the very best of local and seasonal produce, much from the Tamar Valley and the Pentillie Estate itself, to create a bespoke menu each month. Dinners must be booked in advance.

Repeats throughout November | Pentillie Castle | £35pp | INFO www.pentillie.co.uk

friday 2 november Saltash & District Age Concern Bus Weekly Shopping Trips You are picked up and dropped off at your door by the Saltash & District Age Concern Bus. Every Friday morning | Between 9am and 2pm | INFO Mr. Philip Laundry 01752 845099 Food Market The first Friday of every month has become known as Food Friday, as the Community Market space becomes a thriving local producers’ market. The perfect place to pick up locally grown, smoked and baked produce with the added benefit of being able to chat to stallholders about the foods origins.

First Friday of every month | Community Market, Fore Street | 10am - 2pm | Free | INFO 01752 848348 Play Rugby All Year Round Open to everyone 16+, ladies and beginners especially!

Every Friday | Saltash Rugby Club, Moorlands Lane | 6pm | Free | INFO 02touch@saltashrfc.co.uk

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848484 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

Votes for Women & The End of the Great War 1918 - Performing Workshops Workshops will run every Friday until Nov 16.

Burraton Community Centre & Ashtorre Rock | 10am 11am, 6pm - 7pm | Free | INFO Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation 01752 843073 www.suehcf.org.uk

The Wireless The Wireless are a versatile covers band, with over 100 songs ranging from 60s to the modern day. The Wireless can tailor a performance to the desires of any audience! Formed in Plymouth in 2004, they have entertained audiences across Europe, and have a set list for all occasions.

Cardinals Hatt | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01752 845888

Saltash Heritage Local History Centre Opening The centre has qualified staff to assist you to research your own family history and all aspects of life in the Saltash area.

17 Lower Fore Street, PL12 6JQ | 7pm - 9pm | Free | INFO Mrs Lizzy Sharpe-Asprey secretary@saltashheritage.org.uk

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to put their own stamp on modern covers as well as traditional tracks by some great acts of our time, including Adele, Oasis, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, John Newman and many more.

Rod and Line | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01752 851912 Slim Semora Hailing from Houston, Texas with roots in Nashville, Slim delivered what he refers to as a bone rattlin’ blend of ‘Texarkana’ music - Americana, rhythm and blues, alt country and folk rock. Influenced by legends such as Johnny Cash, Neil Young, ZZ Top and Bob Dylan, expect a one man finger picking band, with gutsy rhythm, raspy vocals and toe tapping beats.

The Bull’s Head | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01579 383387

saturday 3 november 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 Deck the Halls in Cotehele Gallery The festive exhibition at Cotehele Gallery features the work of West Country artists and craft makers.

You’ll find beautiful pieces for your home or for that extra-special Christmas gift.

Continues until 6 Jan | Cotehele Gallery | 10am - 4pm | Free | INFO www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele Winter Craft Fair Get ahead of the game this year with some early Christmas shopping at Cotehele’s annual craft fair. You’ll find some local art and craft makers exhibiting and selling a range of handmade and affordable gifts.

Continues on Sunday | Cotehele | 11am - 4pm | Free | INFO www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele Kalan Gwav Scarecrows, wassail and merry mayhem to mark the beginning of winter! There will be market stalls, inflatables, live entertainment and a host of apple, Halloween and bonfire night activities. This year there’ll be few other ‘unique’ activities during the day, so keep your eyes peeled! Fireworks begin at 6.30pm.

Warfelton Green | 2pm - 7pm | Free | INFO www. facebook.com/SaltashKalanGwav Electronix Electronix are an 80s synth pop covers band that specialise in all the 80s synth pop classics by the likes of OMD, Human League, Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, Erasure and many more.

Saltash Social Club | 9pm - 11.30pm | Free | INFO Andy 01752 842863

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Saturday 15th November 2018 7.30pm

First World War Sing-A-Long Join in with some songs, accompanied by Norman Hutchings. Bring your own tipple. Owing to limited seating and catering arrangements, tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets include a corned beef hash supper.

Ashtorre Rock | 6pm, 6.30pm start | £3 | INFO Lynn Marsh 01752 844255

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wednesday 7 november

Meditation Classes Join a class anytime. No need to book. Beginners welcome. Hosted by Ashoka Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Plymouth.

The Shado Centre, Plougastel Drive | 7pm - 8.15pm | £6, students £3 | INFO meditationplymouth.org.uk

Breakfast Networking with Cornish Partnerships This is a great opportunity to build vital business relationships with some great new contacts. Meet at 7.30am for breakfast being served at 8am. Remember to bring your business cards, brochures and smiles.

China Fleet Country Club | 7.30am - 9.30am | Tickets from £5 | INFO https://bit.ly/2NuZlDp

tuesday 6 november Saltash Floral Art Club Do you enjoy your garden and flower arranging?

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 ‘Autumn Treasures’

by Tracey Johnson.

First Tuesday of every month (except Jan and June) | Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 7.30pm | Free for members, £4 for visitors | INFO 07952 348003

Dementia Voice PL12 Walking Group Affected by dementia? With the support of trained walk leaders, people living with, or affected by, dementia can enjoy safe walking routes. Walks vary in length from 30 to 90 minutes.

Every first and third Wednesday | 10am | INFO 07512 098117

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thursday 1 november Calstock Film: My Name is Khan (Karan Johar) Cert 12A An Indian Muslim man with Asperger’s syndrome takes a challenge to speak to the President of the United States to clear his name and embarks on a cross country journey.

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 2 November Gabrielle Ducomble Quartet One of CA’s most popular performers, Gabrielle Ducomble returns with a night of French chanson, modern jazz, Brazillian choros and tango. Join for an evening celebrating classic French chanson with conteporary style, artistry and joie de vivre.

7pm doors, 8pm start | £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org saturday 3 november Phillip Henry Solo Tour From music written whilst kangaroo spotting, to tunes learn on First Nations reservation land in Canada, songs of the road and pieces written by musical friends, Phillip Henry’s album diversity is matched only by the virtuosity of Henry’s playing. Here is a fusion of global styles deeply infused with Henry’s British folk roots, brought together with a considered beauty all of its own.

7pm doors, 8pm start | £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org wednesday 7 november IMS Prussia Cove Four internationally-acclaimed musicians perform an intimate evening of chamber music. Featuring

New Orleans violinist Jenna Sherry, Hungarian-German violinist Susanne Shäffer, Garfield Jackson and cellist James Barralet. £10 advance, £11 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, 8 to 25 years free | INFO Tickets are available via www. calstockarts.org Thursday 15 november Calstock Film: Land of Mine (Marin Zandvliet 2015) Cert 15 In post World War 2 Denmark, a group of young German POWs are forced to clear a beach of thousands of land mines under the watch of a Danish Sergeant who slowly learns to appreciate their plight. German. 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 22 November Big Jazz Choir with Craig Milverton and Ashley John Long There’s an exciting night ahead for the Big Jazz Choir who will, for the first time, perform with acclaimed jazz pianist Craig Milverton joined by Ashley John Long on double bass.

7pm doors, 8pm start | £10 advance, £11 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £6 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org saturday 24 november Graham Fellows Graham Fellows has performed as the character John Shuttleworth for over 25 years on stage, TV and radio, delighting audiences throughout the UK with his songs and quirky take on life.

7pm doors, 8pm start | £12 advance, £13 door, £1 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts, £8 under 18s | INFO Tickets are available via www.calstockarts.org

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OUT AND ABOUT Commemoration Garland in the Great Hall Cotehele is commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War with a special artwork created by West Country artist Dominique Coiffait, inspired by the ebb and flow of life in Cotehele garden. This artwork will wind around the walls of the Great Hall and complement the 60ft cut flower garland created by the garden team and volunteers.

Continues until 6 Jan | Cotehele | 11am - 4pm | Free | INFO www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

strangers to entertaining crowds. Voodoo provide an eclectic set, ranging from rock, through to pop and ballads, with a professional performance.

A premium, professional duo, with a combined 54 years in the business, guaranteed to bring an exciting and energetic performance to every venue.

The Bull’s Head | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01579 383387

saturday 10 november November Fair Handicrafts, cakes, festive tombola, new books, Christmas cards, diaries, stationery, paper craft, hoopla, cards, bumper Christmas draw.

Refreshments will be served throughout including light lunches.

St Stephen’s Church | 10am - 2pm | Free | INFO www.saltashteamministry.org

Friends of Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve Clean Bags and pickers will be provided, but please bring your own gloves. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments provided afterwards.

Meet at the Wearde Road entrance | 1pm - 3pm | INFO www.churchtownfarm.saltash.website

Festive Family Trail Wrap up warm and bring the family to Cotehele to follow this fun festival trail.

Continues until 6 Jan | Cotehele | 11am - 4pm | Free | INFO www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

South West Chamber Choir ‘Lest We Forget’: An Armistice Centenary Concert.

Readings and choral music in memory of the fallen, including the first performance of a specially commissioned ‘Mass for Peace’ by local and

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OUT AND ABOUT international composer Andrew Wilson. In the presence of the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon and the Deputy Lord Mayor of Plymouth. In support of the Royal British Legion. Musical Director: Stephen Trahair. Tickets available on the door, or in advance from St Andrew’s shop, the RBL Plympton Club or through the website.

St Andrew’s Minster Church, Plymouth | 7pm | Tickets £12, under 18s £6 | INFO www.swcchoir.org.uk 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 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

sunday 11 november Two Minute Silence Two minute silence to be held on Fore Street at 11am.

Pebble Laying Ceremony One hundred and forty pebbles will be laid in tribute by local children. Each pebble represents someone from, or associated with, Saltash, who lost their life as a result of the First World War. Special guests: Colonel E Dawes OBE and The Rt Hon Ann Widdecombe DSG. Memorial Peace Gardens, Alexandra Square | 11.45am | Free | INFO www.suehcf.orguk RWindband Centenary Concert Remembering a hundred years from 1918 to 2018.

Advance tickets available from Piglets, Fore Street and Saltash Social Club Saltash Social Club | 7pm | In advance adults £5, under 16 £2.50, on the door adults £6, under 16 £4, under 10s free | INFO 01752 844017

tuesday 13 november Ladies Luncheon Enjoy a two course lunch with a welcome drink on arrival followed by a talk by guest speaker Susan Edward-Collins on her pilgrimage from Cardinham,

Cornwall to Santiago de Compostela, Spain in 2007.

She didn’t drive, she walked! She will be talking about the many adventures, the reasons for the journey and what she learned along the way.

Pentillie Castle | 12.30pm, 1pm start | £25pp | INFO www.pentillie.co.uk

wednesday 14 november Secret Cotehele Tour and Lunch An in-depth tour of Cotehele house. You’ll meet the team as they give the house its annual deep clean, learn about conservation practices and take a peek behind closed doors. Morning coffee and lunch included. Booking essential.

Also on 15, 19, 20 Nov | Cotehele | 10am - 1pm | £27.50pp | INFO www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

thursday 15 november Murder in Pantoland!

Burraton Community Players return to the stage with their latest of their murder mystery evenings.

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ANNUAL GENERAL ANNUALMEETING GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT TONICHOLAS BE HELD AT ST & FAITH CHURCH ST NICHOLAS & HALL FAITH CHURCH HALL Monday 19th November at 7.30pm MONDAY 19TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30 PM Chairman: Joyce Mepsted Tel: 01752 845802 Hon Sec: Dr Mary Shears marybtshears@gmail.com

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the motive? Another fun-packed performance from your local community theatricals. Tickets available from Piglets from mid October.

Burraton Community Centre | 8pm - 10.30pm | £7 includes a pasty | INFO 01752 842109

Winehouse, The Eagles and many more!

Callington Town Hall | 7.30pm - 10pm | £8 | INFO 01579 384039

friday 16 november

Votes for Women & The End of the Great War 1918 Performance - ‘Blood Red Rose’ Commemoration and celebration of the end of the Great War 1914 - 1918 and at the same time, women winning the vote in 1918, public performance. Tickets can be bought from Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation and Fore Street’s Piglets and Saltash News.

Saltash Wesley Methodist Church | 6.30pm | Tickets £6 | INFO www.suehcf.org.uk

Saltash Lions & Rotary Club of Saltash Race Night and Disco In aid of ‘Heart and Soul’, the Livewire mental health in young people project. Would you like to sponsor a race or buy a horse to help support the evening? First race 7.30pm.

Saltash Social Club | 7pm | Tickets £10 including supper | INFO brendasamuels05@gmail.com Rhiannon Rae Rhiannon Rae has been singing and playing guitar since the age of 11. She has performed many styles of music including jazz, blues, rock, pop and the popular songs of the 50s and 60s. Expect songs

by Dusty Springfield, Carol King, Linda Ronstadt, Shania Twain, Bonnie Tyler, Fleetwood Mac, Amy

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saturday 17 november

Slim Semora Hailing from Houston, Texas with roots in Nashville, Slim delivered what he refers to as a bone rattlin’ blend of ‘Texarkana’ music - Americana, rhythm and blues, alt country and folk rock. Influenced by legends such as Johnny Cash, Neil Young, ZZ Top and Bob Dylan, expect a one man finger picking band, with gutsy rhythm, raspy vocals and toe tapping beats.

The Union Inn | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO Tom 01752 844770 Chris Banderas Chris Banderas is an internationally acclaimed session musician for some of the best known bands in the world, with 42 years in the music business.

Expect rock covers from the likes of Gary Moore, Journey, Thin Lizzy, Foreigner, Free, Prince, The Who and Hendrix to name just a few!

Saltash Social Club | 9pm - 11.30pm | Free | INFO Andy 01752 842863

sunday 18 november Rhiannon Rae Rhiannon Rae has been singing and playing guitar since the age of 11. She has performed many styles of music including jazz, blues, rock, pop and the popular songs of the 50s and 60s. Expect songs

by Dusty Springfield, Carol King, Linda Ronstadt, Shania Twain, Bonnie Tyler, Fleetwood Mac, Amy Winehouse, The Eagles and many more!

Saltash Social Club | 5pm - 8pm | Free | INFO Andy 01752 842863

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OUT AND ABOUT XLR XLR are a four piece Plymouth base rock covers band who enjoy playing both classic rock from the last 30 years as well as many tracks from more recent guitar based bands. Their material covers ‘rock of all ages’ drifting between the decades when bands such as Queen, U2 and Nirvana were part of our everyday listening, to now with rock tracks by the likes of Metallica and Foo Fighters.

The Cecil Arms | 4pm - 7pm | Free | INFO 01752 841557

thursday 22 november Spa Christmas Event Take the stress out of shopping and join the St Mellion spa team for some fantastic offers to take you right through to the New Year. Start off your relaxing journey with Presecco and canapes only to enjoy a free taster treatment and skin care consultation afterwards. Don’t forget to take advantage of a 20% discount on all their Christmas box sets and any future treatments booked and paid for on the night!

St Mellion International Resort | 4pm | £15pp | INFO www.st-mellion.co.uk

friday 23 november Riverside Quilters Exhibition 2018 An exhibition of members’ work with sales tables, tumble, refreshments and light lunch. Raffle with proceeds to local dementia charities. One lucky winner wins a quilt! Free parking nearby.

Continues on Saturday | Ashtorre Rock | 10am - 4pm | £1.50 entrance includes a raffle ticket, children free 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 Gemini Gemini are a female fronted six piece rock band featuring dual vocals from experienced vocalists Leah Jarvis and Kerry Harper.

Cardinals Hatt | 9pm - 11pm | Free | INFO 01752 845888

saturday 24 november Saltash Ladies Choir Musical Evening Saltash Ladies Choir are delighted to hold a musical evening with their friends, The Riviera Singers.

Compere is Julian Langston. Tickets available from Piglets and on the door of the church on the evening.

Burraton Methodist Church | 7.30pm - 9.30pm | Tickets £5 | INFO Norma Spencer normalee14@ blueyonder.co.uk The Dockneys The Dockneys are a powerhouse rock pop trio formed in 2017 on a mission to bring rocked up rock, pop and motion songs to venues across Devon and Cornwall and beyond. Made up of three highly experienced gigging and recording musicians, expect a fun and ever growing set list, knowing how to kick up a musical storm at any event.

Saltash Social Club | 9pm - 11.30pm | Free | INFO Andy 01752 842863

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sunday 25 november

tuesday 27 november

St Mellion Christmas Fayre Everything Christmas, all rolled into one show to get you ready in every possible way! Wine tasting

by Castang Wines, wreath making workshop and presents for the whole family. Chat with local food producers, enjoy the samples and stock up on some of the fantastic food and drink and don’t forget about a free Christmas photoshoot! Free entry includes a glass of mulled wine and mince pies.

St Mellion International Resort | 11am - 4pm | Free | INFO www.st-mellion.co.uk

Six O’Clock Club In business, in Saltash? You’ll love the relaxed, informal environment of the Six O’Clock Club.

Whether you’re a startup, sole trader, superstar or part of a larger team, everyone’s welcome. All you have to do is book a place on the Eventbrite and bring a pocketful of business cards, a smile and a willingness to get social and make new connections.

Brunel Inn | 6pm - 9pm | INFO Email mike@ sixoclockclub.com or call/text on 07943 866973

Monday 26 november Saltash Old Cornwall Society New members and visitors welcome. Each meeting has a short business section, followed by a talk, by an invited speaker, on a historical subject. This month: The Hawker Family of Cornwall, with speaker Mark Hawker.

St Nicholas Church Hall | 7.15pm | INFO Ray Williams raygeoffwill@outlook.com

friday 30 november Christmas Shopping Evening A wide range of products will be on offer from a great selection of traders from across Cornwall and Devon, alongside the church’s own fundraising stalls. Food and drink available including hot pork rolls. Entertainment from the male voices of Ocean City Sound.

St Stephen’s Church | 6.30pm - 9pm | Free | INFO www.saltashteamministry.org

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Then you can look forward to lush, green, weed and moss free lawn in the spring!

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