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THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE ISSUE 12 096 // JAN 2019

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LIONS ARE CLUB MENTAL HEALTH MILL’S STAMP OF THE YEAR SUPPORT GROUP OF APPROVAL Group chosen as winners of prestigious award

Women-focused service to start in Ivybridge

Stowford’s role in special Shakespeare stamps

ACTIVE LIFE, ACTIVE MIND

SCHOOL REPORTS

THE LOCAL EXPERTS

Get mentally and physically active

End of term round-up from local primaries

Specialist advice on a range of subjects

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ELECTRIC BLUE AT THE ZOO

Two critically-endangered geckos of a breed facing extremely high risk of extinction have successfully hatched in what’s being called a ‘real achievement’ for Dartmoor Zoo. The electric blue day geckos, described by their keepers as ‘little gems’, are found in the wild only in a 3.1 square mile area of the Kimboza Forest in Tanzania where they are threatened by illegal collection for the international pet trade. Dartmoor Zoo is helping to conserve them as part of an interna-

tional captive breeding program. Senior keeper of reptiles Justin Aird said: “We have been working on perfecting our husbandry techniques with this species and these hatchlings are an excellent reward for our hard work and dedication.” The zoo’s two youngsters are minute and require small food such as micro crickets and springtails along with a special recipe of liquified fruits. They are easily stressed, so are residing in a special reptile breeding room while they mature.

CLUB OF THE YEAR THE Lions Club of Ivybridge was chosen by Ivybridge Town Council as winners of the Nick Cummins Community Group of the Year Award for 2018. The club have supported a number of charities in the Ivybridge area and is currently raising money for Ivybridge Community Transport. Ivybridge Lions has organised the annual summer fun day at the Ivybridge Rugby Club since 2002 and has supported a number of local charities including the scouts and cadets, Moorvision, RNIB, Ermington Pre-School and Ivybridge Youth Centre.

NEW WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP GOOD YARNS A host of knitted angels

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Over 500 yarn angels knitted by members of Ivybridge Methodist Church were placed across the town in the lead up to Christmas in an effort to share God’s love across the community and to bring a reminder of the reason for Christmas. Nicky Rowe, the co-ordinator of the scheme for the church, said: “As a church we simply wanted to bless the community we live in, and bring a touch of seasonal joy into the lives of people across the town.” If you found an angel, you are invited to share your views and where you found it at www. facbook.com/ivybridgemethodist

If you are suffering with issues around mental health, or know a friend or family member who is, a new group starting in Ivybridge is offering its support. Ivybridge Salvation Army’s Women’s Mental Health Support Group is being launched because the church feels strongly that it should support anyone within Ivybridge with this need. The group is not offering professional mental health advice, instead the aim of the group is to provide a safe space for people to come and talk and share how they are feeling; a place for friendship, for the forming of connections and where people can talk freely without fear of any judgements being made about them.

The club has funded the provision of defibrillators and has also promoted the Message in a Bottle Scheme for the safe storage of medical information. Recently, a number of club members helped with Plastic Free Ivybridge’s river clean. Club president Lion John Martin said: “We are delighted that the council have selected our club for the award because it provides some recognition for the many hours of voluntary work put in by our members to help serve the people of Ivybridge and surrounding communities.”

Each session will offer an opportunity to talk and share experiences as a group as a means of mutual support. The sessions will be relaxed and informal, with no pressure to share anything until you feel ready to. There will be activities, video clips and occasional guest speakers that will prompt discussion around all aspects of mental health. Min and Liz will lead the group, which will meet for the first time on Wednesday, 23rd January, between 7-9pm in the town hall and thereafter every third Wednesday; subsequent dates are 13th February and 6th and 27th March. There is no charge and coffee/ tea and cake will be provided! So, if you are suffering from any issues regarding mental health, or if you know someone who is, you are invited to come along in January.

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Stowford School headteacher Sue Williams (left) with Juliet Dean and Angie Vosper accepting the cheque on behalf of the school

OVER £21,000 FOR LOCAL CAUSES (Back row l-r): Lions Andy Vincent, Trevor Munro, Vicky Foss, Ray Foss, Martine Mills, president John Martin and Ivybridge Mayor Cllr Anthony Khong. Front: Club vice president Adam Winzer and club member Andy Moyes

SUPERMARKET PLAN PARKED BY COUNCIL Discussions about plans to build a new “budget” supermarket on a car park in the heart of Ivybridge have been deferred by district councillors after concerns were raised about its impact on parking in the town. South Hams council was due to approve the concept of moving forward with discussions for a new store to be built on the site of the Leonard’s Road car park, land owned by the council, at a meeting in December. But the decision was put off until the next executive meeting to allow further discussions on parking in the town, with the fear building on the car park would only add to existing problems. No operator for the budget supermarket has officially been named, but councillors in the meeting said that they would welcome an “Aldi”, before quickly correcting themselves and mentioning other chains. The report to the executive said that there were no other sites in

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the centre of Ivybridge suitable for such development and if an out-of-town development came forward, it would likely have a negative impact on central Ivybridge footfall and commerce. The meeting heard that a new store would create 30-35 new jobs and generate around 1,000 trips a day into the centre of Ivybridge. Ivybridge district councillor Michael Saltern said that if a supermarket was built on the car park site, no-one would be able to use it. He said: “We are talking about increasing footfall, but they would literally have to be on foot, as there would be nowhere close for them to park. “The proposal will require a change in car parking strategy at the site, as both the store and the leisure centre will require sufficient parking for their needs.” The executive agreed to defer any decision until its February meeting to allow further discussions on car parking provision in the town.

Three local good causes are celebrating after being awarded more than £7,000 by the Co-op’s Local Community Fund. They were chosen to be the causes supported by Ivybridge Co-op – Glanvilles Mill Co-op, Abbots Court Co-op and Ivybridge Coop Funeralcare – to raise funds and awareness from late 2017 to November 2018. Stowford School’s Thrive Programme, Ivybridge Bowls Club and Friends and Families of Special Children each received money raised when customers bought Co-op own-brand products in store plus money from charging for carrier bags. Stowford headteacher Mrs Williams said: “Our Thrive Programme is so important as it

CAN YOU HELP GIVE SOME TLC? Ivybridge Library is launching Tea, Laughter and Company (TLC) sessions this month to reach out to people in the area who are isolated and lonely and do not always have family or friends available for a chat, or who are simply new to the area. The first TLC get-together is in the afternoon on Monday, 21st January, with Adam Hart-Davis bringing his wit and wisdom to the gathering. There will be a free cuppa and some cheery company. Ring & Ride transport is available for £3 return (Ivybridge area) – call 01752 690444 for details/to book.

supports children with different emotional needs and children who may be having a hard time. This will support our children in a fantastic way”. Friends and Families of Special Children, which supports families who have children with disabilities and additional needs received £7,594.37 which will enable it to continue to put on lots of fun and interactive activities for the families it helps. Hannah Whiting, lead fundraiser for the charity, said: “We are so grateful for the incredible amount raised by the Ivybridge Co-ops for local causes.” A new round of the scheme is now live and collecting for Moorvision and Ivybridge Youth for Christ Bridge Project. To enable it to give TLC a go in Ivybridge, the library is asking for some help. Are you able to sponsor one of the monthly sessions by either donating refreshments or making a donation towards the cost? Could you or someone you know come along and talk to the group or share a skill? If you can help, contact the library on 01752 89140 and ask for Trudy or Lynn.

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VOUCHER WINNER: Lots of you proved you like to shop local when you entered our competition to win a £20 Lawsons voucher. The winner, picked at random from all the correct entries, was Emma Moriarty from Ivybridge.

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The inaugural meeting of the reduction in funding. Senior Council for Devon took A spokesperson for Ivybridge place at the end of October in Senior Voice said: “Since incepThe Watermark. tion in Ivybridge, we have been The council, incorporated by successful as a promoter for our Devon Communities Together age group and participated in (DCT), will cover issues includconsultations on many issues. ing health, social care and well“Thanks must go to DCT for their being, fuel and energy, transport, financial support for our branch.” the environment, communication The council’s next meeting, in Ivy(inter-generation) and IT, and bridge Town Hall, is on Wednespolicing and the law. day, 16th January, at 10.15am, and The launch marks the resurrecthereafter on the third Wednesday tion of the Ivybridge branch of of the month. To attend, just turn Devon Senior Voice, which was up or contact the chair, David Natures Larder Page 1 launched in 2007- Feb15_Layout but became 1 15/01/2015 Snelling, 16:55 on 01752 896209 / email dormant in 2016 following a davidpsnelling@gmail.com

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features ARE YOU A BUDDING HOUSE DETECTIVE?

Title deeds can reveal a huge amount about the building and its past inhabitants

By Abi Gray, Resident Archaeologist, Devon Rural Archive

re you looking for something new to do in 2019? Well, how about becoming a house detective with the Devon Rural Archive? Have you ever wondered about the history of your home: its age; how it was built; and who might have lived there? Whether you live in a Tudor cottage or a modern block of flats, there is no better place to begin your research than the Devon Rural Archive, so pop in and begin unlocking the secrets of your home. In the meantime, these handy hints will help you kick-start your project. 1. Create a timeline of the history you know Record the information you already know about the history of your house. This may have been passed down from generation to generation, or perhaps mentioned by previous owners or occupiers. This information will give you a good basis for furthering your research in the DRA library. 2. Check your deeds You may have, or be able to access, the Title deeds. This bundle of documents could tell you when the building was constructed, by and for whom, it may reveal the original layout, and even provide details of changes to the structure and tenancy. After 1840, maps were often included too. The DRA has a growing col-

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lection of historic documents relating to the ownership of land in Devon, as well as a glossary of the legal terminology they contain. 3. Chat with neighbours If you are new to the house, or area, then ask local people what they know about the property and its past inhabitants. The results will be unlike the written record, and will bring a very different dimension to your project. In some cases, your neighbours may even be able to provide you with old photographs of your house. Whether inside or outside they will show your home at different stages of its life. You can also try searching the DRA Image Bank for photos too. 4. Trace past inhabitants Use the Census Returns, Parish Registers and Directories here at the DRA to create a timeline of people connected with your home. Through this you may be able to identify who was responsible for creating, or altering, parts of the building, at different times. 5. Study the structure The house and its outbuildings will hold many clues to help you understand the history of your home. Make a note of the layout, the building materials, fixtures and fittings and how they relate to one another. Are there any visible scars in the masonry where changes may have occurred? Do the fittings and fixtures match?

STOWFORD MILL’S STAMP OF APPROVAL In April 1964, the General Post Office issued a set of stamps commemorating the quatercentenary of William Shakespeare’s birth. It comprised of a set of five denominations depicting scenes from some of his famous plays. Postage stamp paper at that time incorporated small watermarks of the royal cypher and had been manufactured at Stowford Mill in Ivybridge for decades. For this special issue, enough paper to provide a print run of

166.5 million assorted stamps was requested. However, so great was the demand for these stamps by philatelists and Bardolaters, that the GPO had to make a special request to the paper mill to provide another batch of base paper at very short notice. With its reputation for flexibility, Stowford Mill duly obliged, enabling a further 17.2 million stamps to be printed. The Post Office was extremely grateful as the potential disrup-

How does your home compare with neighbouring properties? 6. Map evidence Compare a modern plan, or Google Earth image of your home, to older maps of the area. The three main purposes for using historic maps are: • To provide a basic outline of the structure at different stages of its history. • To reveal how your property has developed over a period of time. • To identify the relationship be-

Researching in the DRA library

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Great Aish, South Brent â&#x20AC;&#x201C; these photographs capture a snapshot of its history; 1968 below left, 1990s below right

A First Day Cover of the William

Shakespeare stamp issue

tion to the supply chain was avoided. The popularity of the Shakespeare stamps had caught everyone by surprise. The high value 2s 6d variant, normally attracting only very limited sales, sold more than eight million on this occasion. Apart from the demand for stamp paper, the mill was also requested to manufacture an order of Airmail paper for a special issue of commemorative Shakespeare-illustrated Air Letters. Regular orders for stamp base and associated paper products provided valuable business for Stowford Mill, so much so that a full-time security officer was employed on site to ensure every piece of watermarked stamp paper was accounted for. This included all the paper rejected for quality reasons which was

subsequently re-pulped, an effective method of destruction. Sadly, only four years later, the whole stamp business was to disappear overnight. The issue of stamps depicting British paintings in 1968 was the first to be printed on unwatermarked paper. With this step change from the Post Office came the decision to move production of what was now more of a commodity grade to another, larger, mill within the Wiggins Teape Group, the owners of Stowford Mill. More information regarding the manufacture of stamp paper at Stowford Paper Mill, along with many other interesting topics can be viewed on the Ivybridge Heritage & Archives Group website:

THE DRA MAP COLLECTION includes a number of 19th and 20th century Ordnance Survey maps, such as these maps of Ivybridge from 1887 (above) and 1905 (below); early to mid 19th century Tithe maps and Apportionments; the 1827 Greenwood map of Devon, and the 1765 map of the county by Benjamin Donn

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tween your home and the wider area. The DRA map collection - right. 7. Explore the DRA library You can use all the information you have gathered to search for more details in the DRA collection of historic documents, maps, images, books, journals and research papers. What will you discover? Once you have finished, why not donate a copy of your research to the DRA library to share your

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discoveries, and ensure that the history of your home is not lost to future generations? The archive will re-open on Monday, 7th January, 2019, for you to begin your detective journey and will then be open throughout the year on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 11am and 3pm (excluding bank holidays).

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DEVON RURAL ARCHIVE Shilstone, Modbury PL21 0TW Tel: 01548 830832 Email: office@dra.uk.net www.devonruralarchive.com

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JUNIOR APPRENTICE Year Six children at South Brent Primary School took part in their annual Junior Apprentice event on Friday, 14th December. This enterprise project involves a number of local artists, crafters and business people giving children the opportunity to market their products on their

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behalf. During the unit of work, the children have to bid for the product of their choice, advertise it and then sell it at a Christmas market. The project concludes with each team presenting their successes in ‘the boardroom’, where they are quizzed by a panel of adults about their performance.

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one teachers. It linked in with the foundation and pre-school interCHRISTMAS SHOWS Years 1 and pretation of the Nativity. 2 at Manor School performed their Year five and six children perown version of the Christmas Sto- formed Aladdin in Trouble for ry, written by one of the key stage their Christmas production.

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SPECIAL NATIVITY Children and staff at Stowford School enjoyed a magical nativity when foundation children took part in a special outdoor nativity. Against a beautiful Christmas Story backdrop depicting a stable, stars and a twinkly tree, the children sang traditional and well-known carols including ‘Away in a Manger’ and ‘Little Donkey’ accompanied by a small percussion band.

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All the children had parts, some speaking, and they all looked the part in shepherd, wise men, camel and sheep costumes. A really exciting part of the performance was the arrival of two donkeys from the Donkey Sanctuary. Assistant head Mrs Ocean said “It was a lovely experience for our younger children especially with the treat of having the donkeys as our special guests!”

ABBEY VISIT Class 1 at Cornwood Primary School started their Christmas preparations with a day out at Buckfast Abbey for a Nativity day. They listened to

the Nativity story, made badges, decorated stained glass windows and had the chance to look around the Abbey and explore the amazing sights.

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v Yealmpton THEATRE TRIP Children in KS1 at Yealmpton Primary School enjoyed a trip to Plymouth Theatre Royal to watch The Gingerbread Man. They had a brilliant time watching an alternative version of the tradi-

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LIFE DURING WAR Year 5&6 children from Woodlands Park Primary School spent the day at Occombe Farm to experience life during World War II. They made honey cakes, a common treat using honey due to sugar

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HOCKEY CHAMPIONS Three squads from South Brent Primary School took part in a four-week hockey league hosted by Dart Hockey Club in Totnes. The children, who varied in experience, made huge improvement during the league fixtures. The league split in the final week into a cup and plate competition.

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The ‘A’ team qualified for the cup and the ‘B’ and ‘C’ teams qualified for the plate. The ‘B’ team finished in style with a win and a draw, sharing the plate with The Grove B. The ‘A’ team won all their 17 matches without conceding a goal, beating The Grove A 1-0 in a close final game to be crowned champions.

tional story, with The Gingerbread Man travelling to Paris, India and even the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Back at school, KS1 then had the opportunity to write a sorry letter from the fox, ask the little old lady questions and bake their own gingerbread men.

rationing. Other activities included ‘digging for victory’ when they had to dig up some potatoes on a small gardening patch. The children also went into an air raid shelter, where they tried on a gas mask, and with the door closed experienced the sounds of the planes and air raid sirens.

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REMEMBERING LOVED ONES The children at The Erme Primary School have been busy decorating their Christmas tree, which was kindly donated by Mole Valley Farmers. This year, they decided to decorate it with a remembrance theme to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the end of the First World War. Each class designed and made their own poppy-themed decorations.

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TAG RUGBY South Brent Primary School sent three Yr5/6 teams and one Yr3/4 team to the Totnes Primary School’s Tag Rugby finals. All of the teams, who ranged massively in experience, played their games to a high standard. Out of the school’s four teams, two qualified as winners and runners-up to represent the Totnes area at the Dartmoor School Sport Partnership finals. The Yr3/4 squad, reasonably new to tag rugby, only missed out on making the semi finals on tries scored. They eventually finished a

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CHESS Year 5 and 6 children at Woodlands Park developed their thinking skills by learning to play creditable sixth overall. The Yr5/6 squad were vastly experienced with many players playing for local clubs. They topped their group and faced Canada Hill Primary School in the semi final. After a nail biting 5-5 draw, they eventually lost in extra time. They put the disappointment aside to win their bronze medal match 8-4 against OLSP from Teignmouth.

v Yealmpton NATIVITY The children at Yealmpton Primary School worked really hard on their

chess. After learning and practising, all children played in a chess ladder which eventually led to 16 children qualifying for the finals competition.

Nativity production and ahead of the real performance to parents and the Yealmpton community the children treated the rest of school to a dress rehearsal.

The athletics after-school club

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SPORTING SUCCESS During the autumn term, Stowford School has celebrated success in local tournaments and competitions. The school netball team came an amazing second at the Ivybridge Learning Community tournament, and is now looking forward to completing in the South Hams Round next term. Stowford pupils enjoyed double success at the cross country event. The Year 3/4 and 5/6 boys won their events and will take part in the county finals at the end of March.

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The children’s hard work and dedication is supported by the energy and enthusiasm of staff who provide an extensive range of after-school sports clubs. The school is now looking forward to receiving the Sainsbury’s Sports Mark, having achieved Gold for the sixth year running. Ms Kee, Stowford PE teacher and Ivybridge Learning Community outreach P.E teacher, said: “I am immensely proud of the children and what they have achieved. “There will be lots more events next term which we are looking forward to.”

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CINEMA MARY POPPINS RETURNS [U] Wed 2 Jan 10.30am, 2pm, 5pm & 8pm Thu 3 Jan 10.30am, 2pm, 5pm & 8pm AQUAMAN [12A] Fri 4 Jan 5pm & 8pm Sat 5 Jan 2pm Sun 6 Jan 8pm Mon 7 Jan 5pm Tue 8 Jan 8pm Wed 9 Jan 8pm Thu 10 Jan 8pm FREE SOLO [12A] Mon 7 Jan 8pm SMALLFOOT [U] Tue 8 Jan 5pm Wed 9 Jan 5pm Thu 10 Jan 5pm Sat 12 Jan 2pm THE FAVOURITE [15] Fri 11 Jan 2pm Sat 12 Jan 5pm & 8pm Sun 13 Jan 5pm & 8pm Mon 14 Jan 2pm Tue 15 Jan 1pm & 4pm Wed 16 Jan 10.30am & 8pm Thu 17 Jan 5pm & 8pm HOLMES AND WATSON [CERT TBC] Fri 18 Jan 8pm Sat 19 Jan 5pm & 8pm Sun 20 Jan 5pm & 8pm Mon 21 Jan 8pm Tue 22 Jan 2pm Wed 23 Jan 2, 5 & 8pm Thu 24 Jan 8pm STAN & OLLIE [CERT TBC] Fri 25 Jan 10.30am & 2pm Sat 26 Jan 2, 5 & 8pm Sun 27 Jan 5pm & 8pm Mon 28 Jan 5pm & 8pm Tue 29 Jan 2, 5 & 8pm Wed 30 Jan 10.30am & 2pm Thu 31 Jan 10.30am & 2pm SATELLITE SCREENINGS Sat 5 Jan 7pm & Sun 6 Jan 3pm: Andre Rieu 2019 New Year’s Concert from Sydney; Tue 15 Jan 7pm: NT Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second; Tue 22 Jan 6.45pm: ROH Live: The Queen of Spades; Wed 30 Jan 6.45pm: ROH Live: La Traviata; Thu 31 Jan 7pm: NT Live: I’m Not Running All times subject to change, please check online or at the box office.

Book tickets ONLINE, IN PERSON, or BY PHONE 01752 892 220 ivybridgewatermark.co.uk

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FAIRYTALE FOR SOUTH BRENT South Brent Amateur Dramatic Society presents its pantomime ‘The Firebird’, specially adapted from the Russian fairytale and written by two SBADS’ members, this month. ‘The Firebird’ marks a bold departure from traditional panto fare. The story has been adapted for the village, from the traditional Russian fairy tale, and written by South Brent Amateur Dramatic Society members chairman Tim McGill and Rob Kidney. The result is a show which is full of Kings and Queens and Princes, a Princess, of course, fairies, a wolf, maybe a giant or two,

plus creatures of the woodland, singing and dancing trees, a horse or two and at least one Firebird. ‘The Firebird’ runs in South Brent Village Hall from Wednesday 16th to Saturday 19th January, at 7.30pm each evening, with a matinee performance on the Saturday starting at 2.30pm. Tickets, priced £8 for adults and £5 for under 16s, go on sale from 7th January and are available at the Mare and Foal charity shop in the village between 10am and 12.30pm, online at SBADS’ website – http://sbads.show – or by telephoning 07812 414916.

Exmoor Doo Dah’s will be performing at a cabaret evening in aid of South Brent Carnival 2019

ACTIVE TRAVEL What is ‘active travel’? Find out at a public meeting on Wednesday, 16th January, at 7pm in Ivybridge Library. Speaker James Cleeton, regional director for Sustrans South of England, will talk about the Sustrans’ strategy and vision for helping local communities to develop walking and cycling initiatives. A free event for all residents, so please pop along and get involved. Will incorporate PL:21 Transition Initiative AGM.

HOLOCAUST CANTATA Brent Singers will be presenting the second performance of the Holocaust Cantata SHOAH, written by their former musical director Philip Arkwright, at a Holocaust Memorial Concert on Saturday, 26th January in Buckfast Abbey.

FASHION SHOW A fashion show in aid of MISSION DIRECT Cambodia project is

taking place on Saturday, 26th January, in South Brent Village Hall, 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are £5. The clothes presented will be available for purchase after the show. Tickets are available from Artworks in South Brent, Cut Label in Ivybridge, Liz Rider - liz@ rider.me.uk, and Janet Madge themadges10@btinternet.com

CARNIVAL CABARET Live music and comedy and magic will entertain guests at a cabaret evening raising money for South Brent Carnival. The Exmoor Doo Dah’s will be providing the music and Keith King the laughs and mystery at the event on Saturday, 2nd February, in South Brent Village Hall. Tickets include a ploughman’s supper and pudding. There will also be a bar and grand draw. Tickets, priced £20 per person, are available from Jean 01364 73292, Doreen 01364 73650 or Ken 07745337544 or email jean@cleave.entadsl.com Book early to avoid disappointment.

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events / activities / films / theatre / music / clubs / groups

ACTIVE LIFE ACTIVE MIND January is Active Life, Active Mind month at Ivybridge Library, with a range of activities to help people of all ages get active physically and mentally. Tea, Laughter and Company (TLC) is launching on Monday 21st. This is a new opportunity to meet socially with friends old and new over a free tea or coffee and listen to Adam Hart Davies. This will become a regular event every third Monday of the month, with the library hoping to have guests and speakers throughout the year as well as other fun activities. TLC is between 3-4pm. Childminders and the children in their care are invited to the library on Tuesday 22nd between 1011am to listen to the story Peace At Last and enjoy fun activities afterwards. A guided photo walk through Longtimber Woods and around Ivybridge is taking place on Tuesday 22nd, 10am-12noon. There will be the opportunity to take photographs with hints and tips from Ivybridge & District Camera Club. Places are limited so call 01752 893140 to book or email ivybridge.library@ librariesunlimited.org.uk Meet in the library at 10am.

Listen to poems and stories read aloud and share memories over a cup of tea or coffee at Read and Reminisce on Wednesday 23rd, 10.30am-12noon. Teeny Tots, counting, songs and stories for toddlers aged 2+ and their carers, is on Wednesday 23rd 10.30-11am. The ever-popular Health and Well-being Fair returns on Thursday 24th between 9.30am and 12.30pm. There will be lots of information stands to help optimise your life including blood pressure checks, advice on hearing from Action on Hearing Loss, arts and crafts from the Ivybridge Artisan Market, advice and guidance from Ivybridge police and Drink Wise Age Well plus loads more. i To find out more about all these activities, call 01752 893140.

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Contact Maxine 07450 206312 n Monday 7th: Hobby Tree 10.30am-12.30pm Yealmpton Community Centre. n Tuesday 8th: Gentle Exercise Venn Court, Brixton. 11.30am-12.30pm. £4. n Wednesday 9th: Walking Group Wembury 10.30am12.30pm. Meet in car park end of Barton Close. n Thursday 10th: Shared Reading Group 10.30am12noon, Yealmpton Parish Room. n Tuesday 15th: Gentle Exercise Venn Court, Brixton. 11.30am-12.30pm. £4. n Wednesday 16th: Walking Group Wembury 10.30am12.30pm. Meet in car park end of Barton Close. n Thursday 17th: Shared Reading Group 10.30am-12noon, Yealmpton Parish Room. n Friday 18th: Tea at Kitley House Hotel 3-4.30pm. £2.50 n Monday 21st: Hobby Tree 10.30am-12.30pm Yealmpton Community Centre. n Tuesday 22nd: Gentle Exercise Venn Court, Brixton. 11.30am-12.30pm. £4. n Wednesday 23rd: Walking Group Wembury 10.30am12.30pm. Meet in car park end of Barton Close. n Thursday 24th: Shared Reading Group 10.30am-12noon, Yealmpton Parish Room. n Friday 25th: Singing Along Brixton Community Rooms 2-3.30pm n Tuesday 29th: Gentle Exercise Venn Court, Brixton. 11.30am-12.30pm. £4. n Wednesday 30th: Walking Group Wembury 10.30am12.30pm. Wembury 10.30am-12.30pm. Meet in car park end of Barton Close. n Thursday 31st: Shared Reading Group 10.30am-12noon, Yealmpton Parish Room.

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Pantomime Dame Doris Goodenuv (Rob Kidney) and Principal Boy Prince Ivan (Donna Warne)

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REGULAR MONDAY South Hams Citizens Advice 9.30am- 12.30pm. Every Monday (excluding Bank Holidays). Drop in at the Community Room, The Watermark. Or call 03444 111 444, Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm. Weigh and Play at the Den, South Brent Primary School. 1.30-3pm. Stay and play session for under 5s with child health clinic on 1st and 3rd weeks. 01803 847626 / southhamschildrenscentre @actionforchildren.org.uk St John’s Craft Group 7.309.30pm. Waterside House, Keaton Road. Ivybridge U3A monthly meeting 2-4pm. Third Monday of the month. The Watermark. Ivybridge.u3a@ gmail.com / 07866 077030 / www.ivybridge-u3a.org.uk Slimming World 5pm and 7pm. Chapel Place Community Hall. Pop in or contact Leanne on 07930 473542 leannetancock@ sky.com Arts & Crafts 1.30pm. Evangelical Baptist Church. Contact Ian Macgregor Tel. 01752 923032. M@xs Book Dreamers 3.454.45pm.1st Monday of the month. Ivybridge Library. Reading group for children aged 6-11. 01752 893140. 1st Ivybridge Cub Scouts 6.30-8pm. Victoria Hall. Ages 8½ -10½ years. ivyakela@gmail.com 3rd Ivybridge Scout Group 6pm. Scout Hut, Leonards Road. 3rd Ivybridge Brownies 6.15-7.30pm. Details: 01752 895848. Bridge Sea Angling Club 8pm. Last Monday of month. The Exchange. Prize Bingo 7.30pm. Bittaford Community Hall. Details: 01752 896521. Adult Reading Group 7.15pm. First Monday of month. Ivybridge Library. Details: 01752 893140.

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Air Cadets Parade times 7.30-9.30pm. Joint Cadet Centre, Filham Park. Details: 07879 464657 / oc.339@ aircadets.org www.339sqn. org.uk Abbeyfield Coffee Morning 10.30am-12noon. First Monday of every month. Abbeyfield, Trehill Road. Details: 01752 691567. Exercise On Referral Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Details: 01752 896999. Hatha Yoga with Meditation 7-9pm. St John’s Church Hall. Suitable for beginners. Join any time, just drop in. Details: Tel. 01548 550612. Ivybridge Flower Club The Watermark. 7.30pm. Every 2nd Monday of the month. Details: 01752 892647. Ivybridge Trefoil Guild Guiding for Adults. 7pm. Meets 2nd Monday. Venue varies. Contact Angela 01752 892587. Ivybridge Short Mat Bowls Club Sept-March. 7-9.15pm. Ivybridge Community College. Details: 01752 691306 / john.chaplin1@ tiscali.co.uk Coffee Morning/Lunch Club Alternate Mondays, The Old School Community Centre, South Brent. Details: Contact South Brent & District Caring - 01364 700282.

TUESDAY Ivybridge Probus Club First Tuesday of the month. 12.30pm venue tbc. Details: - 01752 691305. Arty Crafty Group 1.304.30pm. Scout & Guide building, Blachford Rd. Details: Gerry 01752 690176 / Hazel 01752 892438. Cornwood Short Mat Bowls Club Every Tuesday 2-4pm. Cornwall Village Hall. All standards welcome including beginners. Car park. FFI: Contact Collin Roberts on 01752 837661. Ivybridge and District Camera Club 7.30pm. 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Bittaford Village Hall. Details: David Rayner on 01752 691260. Ivybridge Walking For Health Level 1. 9.45am for 10am. First Tuesday of the month. Meet inside Ivybridge Leisure Centre.

Up to 30mins. Free. www. walkingforhealth.org.uk Ivybridge Walking For Health Level 2 walk. 9.45am for 10am. Every Tuesday. Meet inside Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Up to 60mins. Free. www. walkingforhealth.org.uk Tuesday Lunches 12.151.30pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church Café. Children welcome. Ring & ride bus offers door-to-door service – £3.50 return (call 01752 690444 for ring & ride). 1st Ivybridge Cub Scouts 6.30-8pm. Victoria Hall. Ages 8½- 10½.. ivyakela@ gmail.com 1st Ivybridge Explorer Scouts 8.15-9.45pm. 1st Ivybridge Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 14½18. Details: 0792507443 / ivyexplorers@yahoo.com 5th Ivybridge Rainbows 5-6pm. St John’s Church Hall. Details: ivybridgerainbows@live. co.uk Tai Chi 7.30-9pm. 3rd Scout Hut, Ivybridge. Details: 07972 846443 / john.h@ gmail.com Beading Group 7.309.30pm. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Scout Hut, Ivybridge. Slimming World 9.30am, 11.30am 3.30pm and 5.30pm. Chapel Place Community Hall. Pop in or contact Leanne on 07930 473542 leannetancock@ sky.com Parents and Toddlers 10am-12noon. Ivybridge Evangelical Baptist Church. £1 per session. Details: 01752 923032. Ivybridge Judo Club St John’s Hall, Blachford Rd. Junior class (age 8-13) 7.158.15pm. First session free. Details: text 07599 111815 / petewhitfield62@gmail.com Ivybridge Community Choir Meets every Tuesday. 7.30-9.15pm. Ivybridge Library. Everybody welcome, no auditions. Contact Sheila on 01626 870107 / www. communitychoir.co.uk Ivybridge Short Mat Bowls Club Sept-March. 7-9.15pm. Ivybridge Community College. Details: 01752 691306 / john.chaplin1@

tiscali.co.uk All Aboard 2-4pm. Ivybridge Library. Board Games club. 01752 893140. Erme Valley Harriers Seniors Training 6pm. Every Tuesday & Friday. Meet Ivybridge Rugby Club. ermevalleyharriers.co.uk Next Steps Parent/Carer Support Group 10am12noon. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Beacon Room, The Watermark. Details: contact Jan 07742 609968. The Ivybridge Link (Social Networking for Adults With Learning Disabilities). 5.308.30pm. The Exchange. Beat Bounce Fitness Class 6-7pm & 7- 8pm. The Watermark. £5. Details: www.revitalisefitnessretreat. co.uk / call/text Brooke on 07912 895 540. Pilates 6pm and 7.15pm. FREE – voluntary donations to St Luke’s are invited. Westward Inn function room, Lee Mill. Details: wendywolf@hotmail.co.uk Discovery Play at the Den South Brent Primary School. 9.45am-11.15am. Messy play session for the under 5s. 01803 847626 / southhamschildrenscentre @actionforchildren.org.uk Parent Support Sessions 9.30-11.30am. Ivybridge Library. Book - 01803 847626 / southhamschildrenscentre @actionforchildren.org.uk Mid Week Holy Communion First Tuesday of the month. 1.30-2pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Open to all. Pilates Every Tuesday. 7:45-8:45pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church Hall. Prebooking essential – 07534 055271 / tish@flo-mo.co.uk

WEDNESDAY Foodbank & Cafe 1-3pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Details: ivybridge.foodbank. org.uk / info@ivybridge. foodbank.org.uk / 07706 457336 or 07706 457337. Wednesday Walk & Talk Meet at The Old School Community Centre, South Brent, for a walk around the village & back. Tea/coffee afterwards. Details: Contact South Brent & District Caring - 01364 700282.

The Bridge Stroke Group 1.30-3.30pm. 2nd Wednesday of the month, Ivybridge Town Hall. In partnership with the Stroke Association. Details: 01752 691878. Little Fishies parent & toddler group run by the Salvation Army – 10am-12noon, Ivybridge Methodist Church Hall. Tai Chi Every Wednesday. 9.30-11am. 3rd Scout Hut, Ivybridge. Details: 07972 846443 / John.H@gmail.com Read and Reminisce 10.30am-12noon. The Beacon Room, Ivybridge Library. Stories, poetry & memories. Everyone welcome. Ivybridge Theatre Company 7.30pm. Chapel Place Community Centre. Details: contact Ron Davis on tel. 01752 893308 or visit ivybridgetheatre company.co.uk Erme WI 7.30pm. Every second Wednesday of the month. Ivybridge Library. Details: contact Sheila on Tel. 01752 895875. Royal British Legion Meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The Sportsmans Inn. 7.30pm. Details: contact Dermot Roberts on 01752 691645 or see the website - http:// branches.britishlegion.org. uk/branches/ivybridge Ivybridge Trefoil Guild Guiding for Adults. Meets on 1st Wednesday of every month at Bittaford Village Hall. 10am-12noon. Details: contact Angela 01752 892587. 50+ Badminton 12.30pm. Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Details: 01752 896999. 1st Ivybridge Beaver Scouts 6-7pm. Victoria Hall. Contact 1stivybeavers@ gmail.com 1st Ivybridge Scouts 7.30-9.30pm. 1st Ivybridge Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 10½- 14½. Details: first ivybridgescouts@ymail.com 3rd Ivybridge Scouts 6.308pm. Leonard’s Road HQ. Details: Contact 1stivygsl@ gmail.com 1st Ivybridge Guides 6.308.30pm. Details: contact Janet Parsons Tel. 01752 897082.

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Beginner Road Running Club (Sept-April only) 5.30-6.30pm. Meeting point Ivybridge Community College. Free. Details: contact Chris 01752 698315. Senior Council for Devon – ‘Devon Senior Voice’ 10.15am, 3rd Wednesday of the month, council chamber, Ivybridge Town Hall. FFI: Contact David Snelling on 01752 896209 / davidpsnelling@gmail.com Ivybridge Table Tennis Group Ivybridge CC. Juniors £2, 6.30-8pm, Open Session £2.50, 8-9.30pm. Details: 07712 896185. Wednesday Night Church @ St John The Evangelist 7.30pm. Friendship, reflection, silence and prayer, for all faiths or none. Erme Valley Ladies Group 10.30am. 2nd Wednesday of month. Waterside House. Ivybridge Bowls Club 6.30pm. April-September. Bridge Park clubhouse. Details: 01752 892858. Ivybridge Rotary Club 6pm. The Henlake Suite, The Watermark. 01752 893245. Booklovers Meeting Alternate weeks. Details: 01364 73793 Coffee Morning 10.30am12noon. Cornwood Community Room. South Brent Short Mat Bowls Club 3-5pm. South Brent Village Hall. FFI: 01364 649194 – john.shepherd@ southbrent.org.uk Teeny Tots 10.30am11.30am. Ivybridge Library. Songs, stories and crafts for pre-school children and their carers. No charge. Bookstart 10.30-11.30am, Ivybridge Library. Details: 01803 847626 / southhamschildrenscentre @actionforchildren.org.uk Hello Baby 1-2.30pm. Ivybridge Library. Group for children aged 0-12months. Details: 01803 847626 / southhamschildrenscentre @actionforchildren.org.uk Discovery Play Ivybridge Methodist Church Hall. 1.303pm. Details: 01803 847626 / southhamschildrenscentre @actionforchildren.org.uk Carers Group 11am12.30pm, first Wednesday of month, Ivybridge Library. Informal social gathering

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for any local unpaid carers. Details: 03456 434 435. Ivybridge Caring Volunteers Drop in for a chat about support for elderly/ isolated people. 9.30am-12pm. 2nd Floor, The Watermark. Details: 07791 239357. Holy Communion Service St John The Evangelist, Blachford Road. 9.30am. Followed by coffee. All welcome. Board Game Night 6-10.30pm. The Imperial, Ivybridge. Details: joel. wright@me.com / 07863 128489.

THURSDAY Artistik Storytime 10am-12noon. St John’s Hall, Blachford Rd. For 0-5 years with carer. £1.50 per session. Term time only. Details: 01752 873089. Diddy Dance 10-11am. St John’s Church Hall, Blachford Road. Walking For Health Level 3 walk. 9.45am for 10am. Every Thursday. Meet inside Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Up to 90mins. Free. www. walkingforhealth.org.uk Crime Book Club 6-7pm. Ivybridge Library. 3rd Thursday every two months. Details: 01752 894066 / mollytregaskis@aol.co.uk The Wright Group Coffee Morning 10.30am-12noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. Details: soniajwhitaker@ gmail.com Watermark Wonders Adult Reading Group 6-7pm. 3rd Thursday of the month. Ivybridge Library. Pop into the library for more information. Taichi Class 7.30-9pm. 3rd Scout Hut, Ivybridge. Details: John Hamlett 07972 846443 / john.h@ email.com Lions Club of Ivybridge 7.30pm. 2nd and 4th Thursday of month. The Watermark. Details: contact 0845 833 9834 or lions@ ivybridgeonline.com Ivybridge Bingo and Social Club 7.30pm for 8pm. The Beacon Room, The Watermark. 18+. Exercise On Referral Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Details: 01752 896999. Baby Bounce and Rhyme

10.30-10.50am. For under 3s and their carers. Ivybridge Library. Knit and Natter 2.304.30pm. Ivybridge Library. Action On Hearing Loss Clinic 2-4pm. Every 2nd Thursday of the month. Ivybridge Library. Working with Derriford Audiology. Details: 01752 893140. Credit Union 9.30am12noon. Ivybridge Library. 1st Ivybridge Rainbows 5-6pm. St John’s Church Hall. Details: firstivyrainbows@live.co.uk 2nd Ivybridge Brownies 6-7.30pm. 2ndivybrownies @live.co.uk / 01752 894749. Erme Valley Harriers Junior Training 5.45-7pm for under 11s. 7pm-8pm for over 11s. Ivybridge CC. ermevalleyharriers.co.uk Weigh and Play 1.30-3pm. Stay and play session for under 5s, with the child health clinic running alongside. St John’s Church Hall. 01803 847626 / southhamschildrenscentre @actionforchildren.org.uk Dog and Puppy Obedience 7pm. Bittaford Village Hall. Details: 01364 73259. Come Dancing, Circle Dance 7.30-9.30pm. Yealmpton Community Centre. Details: 01752 880196. Ivybridge Caring Volunteers Dro p in for a chat about support for elderly/ isolated people. 9.30am-12pm. 2nd Floor, The Watermark. Details: 07791 239357.

FRIDAY Little Fishies parent & toddler group run by the Salvation Army – 10am-12noon, Ivybridge Methodist Church Hall. Lee Mill Toddlers Together Lee Mill Church Hall, 10am12pm. Every Friday (term time only). Under 5s with parent/carer. Spinning Tots Creative movement class for 2-5 year olds and their grown-ups. At The Old School Centre, South Brent. 10-10.45am. Details: spinningtotsdance@ gmail.com, 07980 979171 or FB @spinningtotsdance Catholic Women’s League (first Friday of the month) St Austin’s Priory, Cadleigh,

11am. All welcome. Youth Night @ Ivybridge Leisure Centre. 8-9.30pm. Ages 13-19. £2.10. 1st Ivybridge Beaver Scouts 6-7.20pm. Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 6- 8. Details: contact 1st Ivybridge scout group. Over 50s Social Group 10am-12noon. 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. The Sportsman’s Inn. Details: 07598 781155. South Brent Short Mat Bowls Club 3-5pm. South Brent Village Hall. FFI: 01364 649194 – john.shepherd@ southbrent.org.uk Ivybridge Business Breakfast 8.30-10am. The Watermark. 3rd Friday of the month. £8 inc breakfast and speaker. Book: clare. northey@swlaw.co.uk Stairways Club 9.30am12.30pm. Beacon Room, The Watermark. For adults with learning disabilities. Details: Ann Laity 01752 691648 / alaity9@gmail.com Air Cadets Parade times 7.30-9.30pm. Joint Cadet Centre, Filham Park. Details: 07879 464657 3rd Ivybridge Cubs 6.15pm. The Scout Hut, Leonards Rd. Details: 01752 691366. 3rd Ivybridge Scouts 8pm. The Scout Hut, Leonards Rd. Details: 01752 691366. Bingo 7.30pm. Cornwood Village Hall. Every last Friday of the month. Friday Club Ages 5-11. 6-7.30pm, Ivybridge Baptist Church. 01752 923032. Parent Support Sessions 9.30am. 1:1 advice/support for parents of under 5s. Details: 01803 847626 / southhamschildrenscentre @actionforchildren.org.uk Erme Valley Harriers Seniors Training 6pm. Every Tuesday & Friday. Meet Ivybridge Rugby Club. ermevalleyharriers.co.uk

SATURDAY Men’s Breakfast 2nd Saturday. 8.30am, Ivybridge Methodist Church. Full English breakfast for £3.50 and short talk afterwards. Build a Story Third Saturday of the month. 10.30-11.30am. Ivybridge Library. Build part of a story with Lego. Under 11s. £1.50.

Adult Writers Group 10am12noon. Ivybridge Library. 3rd Saturday of the month. £2 per session. Applications from Library. Wesley’s Cafe 10.30am12noon @ Ivybridge Methodist Church. Homemade cakes, coffee, tea & good company. Ivybridge Artisan Market 1st & 3rd Saturdays. 9.30am-1pm. The Watermark. FFI: ivybridge. artisan.market@gmail.com Not during January. Bingo 2.30pm. Abbeyfield House. Trehill Road. £1 per game inc tea and biscuits. St Austin’s Priory, Cadleigh. Holy Mass, 6pm. Bible and bake, 3-4.30pm. 2nd Saturday of month. Aimed at 0-8 years. Baking activity, Biblical story, crafts and songs. £2 per child, under 12 months free. Details: tish8952@aol.com

SUNDAY Ivybridge Methodist Church 10.30am, lively family worship with activities for young people. Varied worship 6.30pm. Ivybridge Baptist Church 10:30am (with crèche & children’s group) & 6pm. St John The Evangelist 10.30am. Holy Communion Service followed by refreshments. All welcome. St Austin’s Priory, Cadleigh. Holy Mass, 10.30am. Salvation Army Sunday service 10.30am, Ivybridge Youth Centre. Details: 01752 894306 / ivybridge@ salvationarmy.co.uk Ivy Ladies Netball 9.30-11am. Ivybridge Community College. Details: ivyladies@gmail.com Bootleggers Walking Group Approx 10am start. Friendly, leisurely walks. Av 6 miles. FFI: bootleggers sunday@gmail.com South Brent Short Mat Bowls Club 3-5pm. South Brent Village Hall. FFI: 01364 649194 – john.shepherd@ southbrent.org.uk

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The Watermark cinema is proud to be part of Meerkat Movies

trenchant songs of history, love and conscience. See Steve on Saturday, 2nd February, 7.30pm. Hurry, tickets selling very fast.

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@ The Watermark NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS WITH ANDRE RIEU One of Event Cinema’s biggest names, André Rieu, returns to the big screen with a major new production this New Year’s 2019. ‘The King of Waltz’ will bring his New Year’s concert, recorded live in Sydney, Australia, to millions of fans across the world. Rieu will present a festive concert like never before, recorded live in Sydney’s iconic Town Hall. Join the maestro for a magical evening of music and dance featuring his world-class sopranos, The Platin Tenors and plenty of surprises. With show tunes, classical music and plenty of festive fun, it promises a great start to the new year! Take a front row seat and experience this spectacular musical event on the big screen. Enjoy

MAKING MATHS ADD UP Woodlands Park Primary School welcomed CEO Rob Haring and WeST’s secondary head teachers to the school to look at the principles of primary maths teaching. The school has had a busy maths term. The year started with Jo Boaler’s week of inspirational maths in KS2, and the children in KS1 and KS2 have been using the new maths resource

backstage access, interviews with André and his special guests, musical favourites and much, much more, exclusive to cinema. Choose from Saturday, 5th January at 7pm or Sunday, 6th January at 3pm.

on Friday, 11th January, 7.30pm.

STEVE KNIGHTLEY: ROADWORKS

As a long-serving troubadour of the folk and acoustic music scene, master songwriter and storyteller Steve Knightley has spent much of his life on the road, collecting songs, stories, anecdotes and observations – with the odd disaster along the way. Steve once again takes to England’s highways and byways to present ‘Roadworks’ – a show which builds on the success of his sell-out 2018 solo tour ‘Songs and Stories’. This is a strippedback, one-man show that’s infused with wit, warmth and alchemy, beautifully illustrated by his

AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP

Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a spiritualist medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful psychic/mediumship evenings. As a medium, Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after life by getting links from loved ones in spirit for people in the audience with amazing accuracy in descriptions, personalities and all sorts of personal information to give both confirmation and comfort. See her

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call ‘Maths No Problem’. There have also been a number of training sessions in school and across the other MAT schools, plus foundation teachers have started a research project into maths mastery. Mrs Hunter, Woodlands’ maths coordinator, (pictured right taking a class) has been accepted to train as a professional development lead for the National Centre of Excellence for Teaching Mathematics.

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Following last year’s smash-hit UK tour, the Canadian comedy legend is back with a new show. Welcome back to ‘I Swear To…’ picking up where he left off as an hour simply wasn’t long enough. Direct from the Edinburgh Festival, join Tom as he attempts to figure out exactly where he fits into this emerging new world of feelings and FaceTime. Exactly when did he, and all his stuff, become vintage – and why didn’t he see it coming? Armed with his usual swagger and playful sense of mischief, join Tom as he explores these generational conundrums, and a whole lot more... Tickets on sale for Wednesday, 27th February.

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Will online, filled it out and it was signed the day before she died. It was deemed that the Will was made and signed under undue influence and therefore it wasn’t considered valid. This probably led to her estate being distributed according to intestacy rules and not necessarily the way that lady would have liked; • A Will writer takes many aspects into consideration while taking your instructions: first and foremost, has the Testator got mental capacity? Is the Testator under undue influence? What is in the estate? Are there any third parties that could make a claim under the Inheritance Act 1975 (ex-spouses who haven’t remarried and excluded disgruntled children being the most common examples)? Would it be advisa-

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Without a Will, Intestacy laws in England and Wales dictate who receives a share of the Estate and these laws may not divide your belongings the way you would like. As an extreme example, a man owns his house in his sole name. He lives with his partner and his step-children but they never marry and he doesn’t make a Will. Under UK Intestacy laws, his partner and the step-children would not be entitled to inherit anything and wouldn’t be allowed to remain in his property without obtaining a beneficial interest through the courts. If he had no surviving blood relatives, his entire Estate would be inherited by the Crown. However, if the man had made a Will, he can ensure his partner will receive his property and his step-children will receive specific gifts he wants them to have. In situations that are much less

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By Jackie Thomas of Abbey Road Podiatry It’s winter now and most of you will have your feet in enclosed shoes. That creates a warm moist environment which the athlete’s foot fungus loves. It is important to wash and dry well between your toes so that the fungus can’t get established. Most people have got the fungus on their skin at a subclinical level, but it is when it proliferates that it causes a problem. If it is not treated promptly it will eventually infect the nails. Once in the nails it is much more difficult to treat. The nails become discoloured with orange or cream streaks and they thicken and crumble. They can be successfully treated, but it is usually a long process. Please don’t delay treating them, because the more advanced the infection, the more difficult it is to treat. There is also another type of fungus that lives on the nails. It looks white and powdery and can be caused by nail polish trapping the fungal spores between the nail and the polish. Dr’s Remedy nail polish, which is available at Abbey Road Podiatry, has an antifungal agent in it. It is also free from any damaging chemicals, so it won’t harm your nails. If you have a problem with your feet or nails, why not book an appointment with Jackie Thomas at Abbey Road Podiatry to get them treated. i Call 01752 426075 or visit

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n Ivybridge Flower Club CELEBRATION On Monday, 10th December, Ivybridge Flower Club enjoyed a wonderful evening celebrating its Emerald Anniversary. Thirty-six members and 19 visitors were joined by VIP guests, president of Devon and Cornwall Area National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies, Gill Casey, past president of the club, and a founder member, Maureen Blair. A beautiful green and white iced celebration cake, made by treasurer, Janet Weston was cut prior to the start of the flower demonstration. ‘A Christmas Wish’ was the title for national demonstrator Lorena Dyer’s evening. She produced 11 exquisite designs using a wide range of flowers, colours and foliage with some Christmas ‘sparkle’ in unusual containers, finishing with an ‘emerald’ arrangement. She also entertained us with her humorous stories throughout her demonstration. Lucky raffle winners were able to take her designs to enjoy at home. The evening culminated with a

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L-r: Lorena Dyer (national demonstrator), Hilary Newcombe (chairman), Maureen Blair (founder member) Gill Casey (president Devon and Cornwall NAFAS ) Margaret Hinchliffe (president Ivybridge Flower Club)

glass of fizz to toast the club. The club’s next meeting is on Monday, 14th January, 2019, at 7.30pm at The Watermark when floral designer Miranda Hackett will give a demonstration entitled ‘wild and wintry’. The club welcomes any new members to them at its monthly meetings. Non-members £6. i For more information contact Hilary on 01752 892647

n Ivybridge Memory Cafe INTERESTING AND VARIED Ivybridge Memory Cafe has two interesting and varied meetings this month. The Utility Warehouse, plus fun photography are the themes for the meeting on Wednesday, 16th January, while on Wednesday, 30th there will be a presentation on Daryl’s visit to India.

JANUARY WALKS Ivybridge Walking Club’s two walks this month are on Sunday 13th and Sunday 27th. Ivybridge Walking Club is a friendly, welcoming group who enjoy varied walks including moors, coast and countryside. i For further details visit www. iwcdevon.org.uk

n The Arts Society STREET ART Hidden Canvases – Street Art and the City by Doug Gillen on 30th/31st January is a beginner’s guide to the biggest art movement since pop art. Doug will explore the key stages in street art’s growth, examining the different elements and styles that compromise the scene with no rules. Arts Society meetings are held in Kingsbridge Methodist Hall on

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n Ivybridge Theatre Company PANTO Members of Ivybridge Theatre Company are looking forward to a new year and a new pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. With only seven weeks to go before curtain up at The Watermark, ITC is busy rehearsing before taking to the stage in February from 22-24th. The fun-filled pantomime with music, dance, colourful characters and laughter will be a great way to keep the children

Members and guests at Ivybridge Probus Club’s annual Christmas Ladies’ Lunch

entertained during half-term. Several pantomime characters were present at Ivybridge lights switch-on and you may have met Daisy the cow roaming around too! Tickets are on sale now from The Watermark, priced £8.50 and £5.50 (children under 15 years) to include booking fee. If you have any interest in performing arts or even helping back-stage ITC would love to hear from you! They meet every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in Chapel Place, Fore Street, Ivybridge. i Contact Ron Davis on 01752

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n Ivybridge U3A WELCOME RETURN Speaker Keith Mason returns with more ‘here, there and everywhere’ at January’s general meeting of Ivybridge U3A, taking place on Monday, 28th January (a change from the original date of 21st January), at 2pm in The Watermark. Following his earlier talk, members are looking forward to seeing his wonderful photographs and memories of visits to many places including The Imperial War Museum, Scotland, Hereford Cathedral and Stokes Castle. i 07866 077030 / ivybridge.u3a@ gmail.com / ivybridge-u3a.org.uk

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Athletes of Erme Valley Harriers have spent most of their time in recent weeks running mainly ‘off road’. The Harriers had a good turnout of athletes in the Westward League cross country races at Newquay and Exeter. It was fine and dry at Newquay while at Exeter, which incorporated the Devon County Championships, the conditions were muddy. At Exeter, the ladies did well taking the silver medal in both the ladies and vet ladies categories. They also took five category medals with Jaine Swift taking gold. Twelve senior men took part, achieving one silver and two bronze medals in age categories. In the juniors, April Oakshott had another good run in a high quality U17 women’s field, as did Bella May in the U13 girls. Seven athletes took part in the tough but scenic Drogo 10. Ken

Summers again did well in his age category and was 1st mv65. First Harrier home was David Engledew. Other Harriers who completed the race were Alison Engledew, Dave Church, Craig MacAlpine, Kate Medlicott and Richard Lander Stow. In the Lopwell Loop, a new hill race over a 12km course near Tamerton, six athletes represented the club, with Dan Marks first Harrier home. Other Harriers were Mark Livermore, Richard Lane, Dave Lloyd, Rose Bralsford and Lindsay Lane. A small contingent of Harriers tackled the tough Bicton Blister, with Mike Hoskin leading the group, which also included Dan Marks and Lindsay and Richard Lane. Meanwhile, Russ and Katy Mogridge ran in the Tamar Trails Tavistock. This is a five-anda-half mile woodland race that lived up to its name!

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ROH Live: La Traviata – 30 Jan

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Steve Knightley: Roadworks 2 Feb

EOS: Young Picasso 6 & 7 Feb

ROH Live: Don Quixote 19 Feb

Ivybridge Theatre Company: Jack and the Beanstalk – 22-24 Feb

Tom Stade: I Swear To… 27 Feb

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