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NEWS SUN SHINES ON BOWLERS

Members of the Ivybridge Bowls Club enjoyed a warm and sunny afternoon for the opening day of the summer season on Saturday, 8th April. The club, whose pristine green

is tucked away on Bridge Park in Ivybridge, has recently extended its clubhouse, greatly enhancing the facilities for members. The club’s men and ladies teams actively compete in local leagues

and members meet on Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings for club games. New members – young, middle and senior – are always welcome on these days to come along and

HANNAHS CELEBRATES 250TH ANNIVERSARY The Dame Hannah Rogers Trust is 250 years old this year. To mark this milestone the charity has launched Hannahs’ Big 250 fundraising campaign, which will run for 250 days. The Trust was founded in 1767 following a £10,000 legacy left by Dame Hannah Rogers, the wife of a Plymouth MP, for “the poor and unfortunate children of Plymouth”. Over two centuries on and the Trust now works from sites in Ivybridge and Seale-Hayne and that relatively small amount of

money in today’s terms has helped hundreds of thousands of children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities over the years. Hannahs’ Big 250 challenges individuals to raise £250, and companies and groups £2,500, by 16th December 2017. Money raised will help provide activities, days out, experiences, training and employment opportunities for even more children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities. To launch the celebrations, the

250th Hannah-versary Exhibition has opened in the gallery at Seale-Hayne (and runs until 21st May). The exhibition features photographs that not only tell the “Hannahs’ Story” but also highlight why the inspirational charity has such an important place in people’s hearts. A timeline explains more about the incredible history of Hannahs. î To pledge your support for the campaign and receive a fundraising pack, contact Hayley Dann at hayley.dann@discoverhannahs.org

SHARE STORIES, POETRY AND MEMORIES

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In our article in the April issue about the magnificent seven girls at Woodlands PPS who raised a whopping £237.43 for Cancer Research we left out the names of two of the girls. Our apologies to Ebony and Isabelle, who along with Molly, Ella, Lola, Poppy and Teigan, helped organise the fundraising sale and raise such a fantastic amount of money.

Do you like listening to short stories and poems? If so, Read & Reminisce, a free drop-in group on Wednesday mornings, is for you. Lead by volunteer facilitators Sue and Susie, who have been trained by The Reader Organisation, short stories and poems are read out loud while people enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits. Sometimes the stories and poems bring back memories and people share these if they wish. The group especially welcomes those living with memory loss and dementia and their carers. There is no commitment to attend every week, although many who

come along started by just dropping in and found that they made friends, and liked it so much they come as often as they can. “I really look forward to Wednesday mornings,” said Sheila. “We all enjoy the stories and poems, and have a good laugh as well.” There is something for everyone, and people are welcome to join in as and when they can. Read & Reminisce is on Wednesday mornings, 10.30am to 12noon, in the Beacon room in The Watermark. î For more information, phone Sue on 01752 896444 or Susie on 01752 335294, or speak to a one of the library staff on 01752 893140

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Christian Aid week

Christian Aid week is Sunday, 14th May to Saturday, 20th May, and local organisers are busy getting everything organised for the house-to-house collections during the week. If you miss your envelope being collected your donation can be sent directly to Christian Aid as directed on the envelope.

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ROGER CROAD Conservative Party Roger and his family have lived in Ivybridge for some 36 years. He is married to Diane and their two daughters both attended local schools before going on to university – grandchildren now both attend Stowford Primary. The family are all involved with several charities, especially the superb Children’s Hospice SW. Roger is a former Army Officer and was for 10 years head of Engineering Safety London Underground. He is committed to service with economy and firmly believes that LAUREL LAWFORD Liberal Democrat Laurel is 25 and a former pupil of Kingsbridge Community College. She was a candidate at the last District Elections. Laurel knows how difficult it is for young people to be able to afford to live in the area. She is also disappointed with the poor public transport and dismayed at the recent cuts by the County Council. Laurel wants to see more and better jobs around Ivybridge so that young families will stay. She is opposed to the 100s of TONY REA Labour Party I have lived in Ivybridge since 1999, having moved here to work as a school teacher. My four children went to Ivybridge Community College, where I was a Parent Governor, and I have served Ivybridge in the past as a Town Councillor. I am standing in this election because I believe that I have the knowledge, skills and experience to do a first-class job as a County Councillor and get a better deal for Ivybridge from County Hall. Since November I have been listening to people on the door-

good planning and sound financial judgement are essential ingredients for local government. Roger is the present, and first, County Councillor for Ivybridge and has a proven record of community involvement including the promotion of youth sport and activities in the town. When first elected to represent Ivybridge at County Hall, Roger set out three major pledges: 1) A new modern Library – opened 2010; 2) Stop Ivybridge waste going to damaging landfill – achieved 2015; 3) A new modern recycling centre – opened 1st March 2017. A Promise of Action – A Record of Delivery! extra houses that the Government and local council are forcing upon Ivybridge. ‘If you don’t want all these new houses then don’t vote for the status quo.’ Laurel is also very disappointed by the extra cuts to local schools. If elected she would vote to reverse the Conservative cuts by taking money from the £2 million public relations budget and stopping renting meeting rooms outside of County owned properties. Laurel is a supporter of the Green Liberal Democrats.

step, at my public ‘surgeries’ and when visiting sheltered accommodation in town and it is clear that many people never have any contact with their councillors. This has to change! It is a duty of elected representatives to listen to all residents. Devon County Council is currently politically unbalanced and so does not properly represent all views. It is time for change. If elected, I pledge to engage in a more active way with residents, to work hard on their behalf, and to speak out strongly for Ivybridge.

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

Election On 4th May you have the chance to vote for the person to represent Ivybridge on Devon County Council. Here, the candidates say why you should send them to County Hall Polling stations – open between 7am and 10pm – are at: Stowford School, Exeter Road; Ivybridge Leisure Centre, Leonards Road; Woodlands Park Primary School, Abbot Road; Bittaford Community Hall.

PHIL PICTON Green Party I am 42, married, a father of one and stepdad to three more. Originally from Blackpool, I’ve lived in Devon for most of my life. I began my working life in computers, then I switched direction and became a chef. I worked in some good kitchens at home and abroad, owned my own restaurant, and an ethical street food business. Now I’m a dad I work part-time as a freelance web developer, giving me the freedom to work from home here in Ivybridge. IAN ROSS UKIP I work locally as a defence industry engineer, after periods in the power, oil and gas sectors and the Royal Navy. I am married and have lived in the Ivybridge area since 1987. • I want to reintroduce genuine, properly-funded care for our most needy and vulnerable and our local schools. • I will always vote against greenfield development, and strongly press the case for affordable housing for local people. • Where decisions have a large

For fun I like walking our dog in our lovely countryside, cross country running, playing the guitar (badly), going to gigs, and most of all spending time with my family. I am an environmentalist and a strong believer in evidence-based policy making and progressive politics. I consider myself a European, and speak German. I’m not a natural politician but if elected I’ll speak up fiercely for all of my community, small businesses and environment. One Green voice can achieve a lot, given a chance. Please check out our manifesto on our website. community impact such as the new build developments, I will fight for local referenda. This way, the real democratic voice of Local People, not just remote elitist Council cabinet committee members, is heard. • UKIP is the only party not employing a party whip system, and I am always encouraged to vote in line with the wishes of local constituents. • I will oppose the current ongoing reduction of central spending to local government. This passes unsustainable escalating costs to local council tax payers. Under Conservative policies we are all paying more and more for less and less.

OTHER LOCAL DIVISIONS  South Brent & Yealmpton No. of councillors to be elected: 1. Polling stations: Bittaford Community Hall; Ermington Primary School - Lodge Annex; Village Hall, Ugborough; Village Hall, South Brent; Methodist Church Hall, South Brent. Candidates: Lisette GRANADOS, Labour; Richard HOSKING, Conservative; Antony POWER, Liberal Democrats; Marianne TISSANDIER, Green.  Bickleigh & Wembury No. of councillors to be elected: 1. Polling stations: Village Hall, Cornwood; Congregational Chapel, Lee Mill. Candidates: John HART, Conservative; John HARVEY, Labour; Coral SMITH, Green, Caroline VOADEN, Liberal Democrat.

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The Clay Factory Diaries

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SUCCESS FOR ERME WI

Erme WI has enjoyed a string of successes in recent weeks. They received top marks at the group meeting when members won the Anstice Cup for their beading work. At the county meeting in Torquay, Pam Ashby won the writing competition with her story, Sunrise to Sunset, which the judges said was “outstanding”. Pam received an attractive silver cup in front of 1,000 fellow WI members. And the quiz team came a creditable 6th in the Devon Federation quiz competition final. Erme WI goes from strength-tostrength and following the AGM, president Sheila Hancox said they were looking forward to another busy year.

IVYBRIDGE U3A

A talk about Princetown and its prison by Paul Rendell will be the highlight of the May general meeting of Ivybridge U3A on Monday, 15th May, at 2pm in The Watermark. Paul will talk about the history of the prison and the escapes that have been made from it. ¢ www.ivybridge-u3a.org.uk / ivybridge.u3a@gmail.com / 01364 724700

GARDEN CRAFTS

Crafting workshops in May will all be about being in the garden. • Thursday evening – The Watermark cafe, 7-9pm, £10 per person: 4th: Topiary Trees 18th: Garden Mobiles • Fridays – Endsleigh terrace cafe, 10-12pm £7.50 per person: 5th: Fairy doors 12th: Garden party bunting 19th: Tree of life on a rock 26th: Garden tea party jewellery ¢ Facebook: @TheIvybridge Crafters / 07753 480423

“IT’S ALL ABOUT TIME”

Pat Boundy’s demonstration for members of Ivybridge Flower Club at the April meeting was “It’s all about time” – the time of the year; the herb, thyme; holiday time; ancient times; and the second time around. Her designs were varied and the materials used beautifully conditioned and Pat, an area demonstrator from Holsworthy, explained how she decided on her titles and the stories behind them as she constructed her 6

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THE TICKING OF TIME Since we first started writing The Clay Factory Diaries we have learnt many things. Just how lucky we are to have such a good relationship with The Ivybridge magazine is one, what high regard the local community has for our historic building is another. But if there is one thing we’ve learnt more than anything else, it is just how quickly time passes.

Erme WI quizzers, crafters and writer: (l-r) Lynne Douglass, Sue Wilson, Nuala Keating, Dorothy Doney, Joan Munt and Pam Ashby

pieces. The club’s next meeting is on 8th May, at The Watermark at 7.30pm, when the demonstrator will be Barbara Clatworthy and her title is “C’est la vie”. Visitors are welcome, £6. ¢ Contact club chairman Hilary Newcombe on 01752 892647

PROBUS CLUB

A small party of members of Ivybridge Probus Club and their wives set sail for a visit to Brittany at the end of March. After a perfect crossing (and completing the formalities of checking in at the hotel) the party went on a sightseeing stroll round Roscoff, which was looking splendid in the early spring sun. The market town of Morlaix and it fabulous fish market was the first visit on the group’s Saturday itinerary. After an open-air lunch, the party then visited the Exotic and Botanical Gardens of Roscoff. On the Sunday and Monday the party explored Carentec and the Bay of Lannion with its beautiful beaches, quaint Brittany houses and cottages and stunning vistas The club’s April meeting was held at The Rose & Crown in Yealmpton. This was the third of the three venues the club was trying out before making a decision on its future ‘home’ for the monthly lunches. After an excellent lunch, it was announced that there would be an email poll of members to decide the new venue. The outcome of the poll is that the meetings will be shared between The Rose & Crown and Wranga-

ton Golf Club, with the bi-monthly speakers coming to The Rose & Crown as it is better suited to presentations. Mike Fletcher announced that the annual race day outing would be to Newton Abbott on 16th June. The next meeting is at The Rose & Crown on Tuesday, 9th May. ¢ Contact secretary Bob Mailing on 01752 892255

WALKING CLUB

Ivybridge Walking Club is holding two walks in May. They are on Sunday 7th May and 21st May. New members are welcome. Visit the club’s website – iwcdevon.org.uk – for details.

HELP! BEDS NEEDED

Members of Ivybridge Theatre Company are busy rehearsing for its next production, Bedroom Farce, by Alan Ayckbourn. But there is just one problem – they have no beds! What is needed is three double beds and any other bedroom furniture you could loan for a period of one week – 3rd-8th July. ITC will arrange collection and return. If you can help, please call 01752 698525. If no answer, please leave a message and your call will be returned. Ivybridge Theatre Company meet at Chapel Place, Fore Street, Ivybridge, every Wednesday at 7.30pm. If you have any interest or experience in performing arts or helping back-stage they would love to hear from you! ¢ Contact Ron Davis on 01752 893308 or visit ivybridgetheatre company.co.uk

I remember sitting typing away as the wind bellowed through the rafters and we very confidently informed you of our plans to launch The Clay Factory in 2017. Before we knew it, the days have rolled by and well... here we are. The building work is nearly done, we’ve had our first art exhibition of the year and all the components are nearly there to enable us to introduce The Clay Factory in its newest guise to the local community. It is a nearly but not quite moment. The plan is still the same, to open the doors in July for a string of open days and events, but we’re still just a whisker away from being able to share our plans with you properly. But fear not, we still have lots going on to take us to July. On 6th May we,re hosting PetFest, which is shaping up to be a brilliant day for adults, children and four-legged friends alike. There will be pet-related stalls, pet workshops, canine massage and dog shows. Time will continue to tick away and in these busy times it can feel like such a bad thing but the plus point is that we’ll be talking with you again very soon, with more exciting news to share about our July events. PetFest is on Saturday, 6th May, 10am-5pm. Any general enquires regarding The Clay Factory can be sent to enquiries@ thecatandthebox.co.uk

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events / activities / films / music / clubs / groups BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY MONDAY Lukesland Spring st opening 11am-5pm. See advert on page 10. Art Exhibition Watercolours of John Savery. 11am-3pm, every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer. Devon Rural Archive, Shilstone. Details: www.devonruralarchive.com / 01548 830832 / office@dra.uk.net

Ivybridge Memory Café WEDNESDAY th 2-4pm. The Sportsman’s Inn. Pre-visit talk on Buckland Abbey. Quiz, raffle, chat and cake. Details: 07791 239357.

Devon Senior Voice WEDNESDAY Ivybridge branch rd 10.30am, The Sportsman’s Inn. Details: 01752 892191.

Ivybridge Country FRIDAY th Market 9.30am12.30pm, Chapel Place Community Centre. Details: Wendy 07866 138129 / Meg 07951 575568 / meghollomon.icm@gmail.com Live music @ The Watermark – Calan 7.30pm. See page 25.

Disclaimer: Diary information compiled by Ivybridge Town Council. All dates and times believed to be correct at time of going to press. Details reliant on community groups providing up-to-date information. The Ivybridge magazine and Ivybridge Town Council take no responsibility for its accuracy.

SILENCE [15] Wed 10 May 7.30pm & Thu 11 May 2pm. Two 17th century Portuguese missionaries return to Japan to minister to Christians, who’ve been outlawed. NT LIVE: OBSESSION [As live 15] Thu 11 May 7pm. Jude Law stars in the stage production of Obsession broadcast live from the Barbican Theatre. Tickets: £16/£15/£14. Club member discounts apply. LA LA LAND [12A] Wed 17 May 2pm & 7.30pm. Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star. 128 mins. NT LIVE: WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? [12A] Thu 18 May 7pm. 5 star production of Edward Albee’s landmark play featuring Imelda Staunton, Conleth Hill, Luke Treadaway and Imogen Poots. Broadcast live to cinemas from Harold Pinter Theatre, London. Tickets: £16/£15/£14. Club member discounts apply. HACKSAW RIDGE [15] Tue 23 May 2pm & 7.30pm. WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people, and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot. 136 mins. LION [PG] Fri 26 May 2pm & 7.30pm. A five year old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometres from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family. 118 mins. SING [U] Wed 31 May 10.30am. In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theatre impresario’s attempt to save his theatre with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists’ find that their lives will never be the same. 108 mins. Tickets: £5 including refreshments. JACKIE [15] Wed 31 May 2pm & 7.30pm. Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband’s historic legacy. Starring Natalie Portman and Peter Sarsgaard. 97 min.

Knit and natter Famous THURSDAY Lee Mill, 2.30-4pm. Free th - just pop in! Evening Lecture ‘The Civil War in South West England’. 7pm, Devon Rural Archive, Shilstone. £5. Details/ book: 01548 830832 / abi@dra.uk.net

Ivybridge Country Market 9.30am12.30pm, Chapel Place Community Centre. Details: Wendy 07866 138129 / Meg 07951 575568 / meghollomon.icm@gmail.com FRIDAY th

Coffee Morning SATURDAY 10am-12noon, Ivybridge th Methodist Church Café. Ivybridge Artisan Market 9.30am1pm, The Watermark. ivybridge. artisan.market@gmail.com Ermington Sustainable Saturdays 10am-12noon, Ermington Reading Rooms. PetFest 10am-5pm. The Clay Factory, Redlake Trading Estate. Ivybridge 10k 6.30pm. Details: www.ermevalleyharriers.co.uk

Lukesland Spring opening 11am-5pm. See advert on page 10. Ivybridge Walking Club Details of walk at iwcdevon.org.uk SUNDAY th

Ivybridge Flower Club MONDAY 7.30pm, The Watermark. th Details: 01752 892647. Ivybridge Town Council Meeting 7pm, The Watermark.

Planning & Infrastructure TUESDAY Committee 6pm, th Ivybridge Town Hall Parks & Open Spaces Committee 7pm (6.45pm Public Participation). Ivybridge Town Hall. Historic Churches Research Day 10am-4pm. Devon Rural Archive, Shilstone. £22 inc lunch. Booking essential - contact Abi on 01548 830832 / abi@dra.uk.net.

Knit and natter Famous THURSDAY th Lee Mill, 2.30-4pm. Free - just pop in! NT Live @ The Watermark – Obsession (15). 7pm. See panel left.

Coffee Morning SATURDAY th 10am-12noon, Ivybridge Methodist Church Café. Ugborough Sustainable Saturdays 10am-12noon, Ugborough Village Hall. Details: ugborough.com/uss

Health & Lifestyle Fayre 10am-1pm - The Watermark This informative but fun event will help people become better informed about what is available locally by highlighting what help is available for patients in the area. Hosted by the Patient Participation Group (PPG) of Ivybridge Health Centre, in conjunction with the Beacon Medical Group, and being officially opened by Gary Streeter MP, health and lifestyle exhibitors will include Fusion Lifestyle, Boots, SW Dartmoor Energy, Dietician, South Hams CAB, U3A, the Co-Op, Police, Ivybridge Caring and Four Rivers Dementia Alliance. There will also be a series of presentations, two performances by the Kingsmen Barbershop Chorus and an introduction to Tai Chi. Admission is free. Dangerous Dads Wild Meet the Dartmoor Zoo Animals. South Brent Old School Community Centre. Details: call Ian 07731 795160 / www. dangerousdads.org.uk Lukesland Spring opening 11am-5pm. See advert on page 10. Christian Aid Week 14th-20th May. SUNDAY th

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WHAT’S ON Ivybridge U3A General MONDAY th Meeting The Watermark, 2-4pm. See page 6.

Guided Tour of TUESDAY th Shilstone House & Gardens 2pm. Devon Rural Archive, Shilstone. £15, booking essential on 01548 830832 / email abi@dra.uk.net

Film @ The Watermark WEDNESDAY th – La La Land (12A). 2pm and 7.30pm. See panel.

Knit and natter Famous THURSDAY th Lee Mill, 2.30-4pm. Free - just pop in! Live @ The Watermark – Neil Sands: Music and Memories 2pm. See page 25 for details. NT Live @ The Watermark – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (12A). 7pm. See panel left. Death By Design 7.30pm. South Brent Village Hall. South Brent Amateur Dramatic Society present the comedy thriller by Rob Urbani. Tickets £8 / £5 for children are available from the Mare & Foal Charity Shop in South Brent from 8th May or call 07812 414916 from that date.

Ivybridge Country Market 9.30am12.30pm, Chapel Place Community Centre. Contact Wendy 07866 138129 / Meg 07951 575568 - meghollomon.icm@gmail.com Business Breakfast Meeting 8.30-10am. The Watermark. £8 inc breakfast and speaker. Details: swdevonbusinessnetworking.org.uk Book: clare.northey@swlaw.co.uk / swdn@swlaw.co.uk Death By Design 7.30pm. South Brent Village Hall. See 18th. FRIDAY th

Coffee Morning SATURDAY th 10am-12noon, Ivybridge Methodist Church Café. Ivybridge Artisan Market 9.30am1pm, The Watermark. ivybridge. artisan.market@gmail.com Ermington Sustainable Saturdays 10am-12noon, Ermington Reading Rooms. Live @ The Watermark – Cloudbusting 8pm. The music of Kate Bush. See page 25. Death By Design 7.30pm. South Brent Village Hall. See 18th.

Lukesland Spring opening 11am-5pm. See advert on page 9. Ivybridge Walking Club Details of walk at iwcdevon.org.uk > SUNDAY st

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Harford, Ivybridge www.lukesland.co.uk Film @ The Watermark TUESDAY rd – Hacksaw Ridge (15). 2pm & 7.30pm. See p9.

Ivybridge Memory Café WEDNESDAY th 2-4pm. The Sportsman’s Inn. Speaker TBC. Quiz, raffle, chat and cake. Details: 07791 239357. Live @ The Watermark – Fairport Convention 50th Anniversary Tour 8pm. See page 25.

Knit and natter Famous THURSDAY th Lee Mill, 2.30-4pm. Free - just pop in!

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Ivybridge Country FRIDAY th Market 9.30am12.30pm, Chapel Place Community Centre. Contact Wendy 07866 138129 / Meg 07951 575568 - meghollomon.icm@gmail.com Cornwood Flower Festival 10am6pm. Cornwood Parish Church. See advert on page 10. Film @ The Watermark – Lion (PG). 2pm and 7.30pm. See panel page 9.

Coffee Morning SATURDAY th 10am-12noon, Ivybridge Methodist Church Café.

Ugborough Sustainable Saturdays 10am-12noon, Ugborough Village Hall. Details: ugborough.com/uss Cornwood Flower Festival 10am6pm. Cornwood Parish Church. See advert on page 10. Lukesland Spring opening 11am-5pm. See advert on page 10. Cornwood Flower Festival 10am6pm. Cornwood Parish Church. See advert on page 10. SUNDAY th

BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY MONDAY th Lukesland Spring opening 11am-5pm. See advert on page 10. Cornwood Flower Festival 10am6pm. Cornwood Parish Church. See advert on page 10.

Film @ The Watermark WEDNESDAY st – Sing (U). 10.30am. See panel on page 9. Film @ The Watermark – Jackie (15). 2pm & 7.30pm. See panel p9. To have your event, club, group or activity included in the diary, please supply details by the 12th of each preceding month: Tel 01752 892220 or email info@ivybridgewatermark.co.uk

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REGULAR MONDAY South Hams C.A.B. 9.30am12.30pm. 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 7.30-9.30pm. Waterside House, Keaton Road. Ivybridge U3A monthly meeting 2-4pm. Third Monday of the month. The Watermark. Ivybridge. u3a@gmail.com / 01364 724700 / 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 6.308pm. Victoria Hall. Ages 8½ -10½ years. ivyakela@gmail.com 3rd Ivybridge Scout Group 6pm. Scout Hut, Leonards Road. 3rd Ivybridge Brownies 6.157.30pm. 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. Air Cadets Parade times 7.309.30pm. 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

TUESDAY Ivybridge Probus Club First Tuesday of the month.12.30pm venue tbc. Details: contact Bob Mailling - 01752 892255. Ivybridge Arts and Crafts 1.304.30pm. Scout & Guide building, Blachford Rd. Details: Gerry 01752 690176 / Hazel 01752 892438. 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 Coffee Morning 10am-11.30am. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Tuesday Lunches 12.15-1.30pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church Café. Children welcome. 1st Ivybridge Cub Scouts 6.308pm. Victoria Hall. Ages 8½- 10½.. ivyakela@gmail.com 1st Ivybridge Explorer Scouts 8.15-9.45pm. 1st Ivybridge Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 14½- 18. Details: 0792507443 / ivyexplorers@yahoo.com 5th Ivybridge Rainbows 5-6pm. St John’s Church Hall. Details: ivybridgerainbows@live.co.uk Tai Chi Every Tuesday. 7.30-9pm. 3rd Scout Hut, Ivybridge. Details: 07972 846443 / john.h@gmail.com Beading Group 7.30-9.30pm. 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 Ivybridge WI 2.30pm. 1st Tuesday of the month. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Details: 01752 691864. Parents and Toddlers 10am12noon. Ivybridge Evangelical Baptist Church. £1 per session. Details: 01752 923032. Ivybridge Judo Club Every Tuesday. St John’s Hall, Blachford Rd. Junior class (age 8-13) 7.15-8.15pm. 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 Erme Valley Harriers Seniors Training 6pm. Every Tuesday & Friday. Meet Ivybridge Rugby Club. www.ermevalleyharriers.co.uk Next Steps Parent/Carer Support Group 10am-12noon. 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). 5.30-8.30pm. The Exchange. Beat Bounce Fitness Class 6-7pm & 7- 8pm. The Watermark. £5 per session. 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. 9.45am11.15am. 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 All Aboard 2-4pm. Ivybridge Library. Board Games club. 01752 893140. Original Christianity 7.308.30pm. The Beacon Room, The Watermark. Non-Denominational. Free and all are welcome. Details: 07780 771021.

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WHAT’S ON WEDNESDAY Foodbank & Cafe 1-3pm. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Details: www.ivybridge.foodbank. org.uk / info@ivybridge.foodbank. org.uk / 07706 457336 or 07706 457337. Erme Valley Harriers Beginners/ Improvers 5.30-6.30pm. Community Sport Reception, Ivybridge Community College. www.ermevalleyharriers.co.uk Tai Chi Every Wednesday. 9.3011am. 3rd Scout Hut, Ivybridge. Details: 07972 846443 / John.H@ gmail.com Read and Reminisce 10.30am12noon. Beacon Room, Ivybridge Library. Stories, poetry and memories. Everyone welcome. Ivybridge Theatre Company 7.30pm. Chapel Place Community Centre. Details: contact Ron Davis on Tel. 01752 893308. 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 http://branches. britishlegion.org.uk/branches/ ivybridge Ivybridge Trefoil Guild Guiding for Adults. Meets on 1st Wednesday of every month Abbeyfield House, Ivybridge. 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: firstivybridgescouts@ymail.com 3rd Ivybridge Scouts 6.30-8pm. Leonard’s Road HQ. Contact 1stivygsl@gmail.com 1st Ivybridge Guides 6.308.30pm. Details: contact Janet Parsons Tel. 01752 897082. Beginner Road Running Club (Sept- April only) 5.30-6.30pm. Meeting point Ivybridge Community College. Free. Details: contact Chris 01752 698315. Indoor Rock Climbing (Sept- April only) Juniors 6.30-8pm. Adults 8-9.30pm. Ivybridge Community College. £2.50 per person to climb, + £1 if equipment needed. Details: contact Chris on Tel. 01752 698315. > THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE

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WHAT’S ON Stroke Support Group 1.30-3.30pm. 1st Wednesday of the month. Ivybridge Library. In partnership with the Stroke Association. Devon Senior Voice 10.30am12.30pm. Every 1st Wednesday of the month. The Sportsmans Inn. Details: 01752 892191. Ivybridge Table Tennis Group Peverell Hall, Ivybridge Community College. Every Wednesday. Juniors 6.30-8pm, Open Session 8-9.30pm. £2 juniors, £2.50 over 18s per session. Details: 07712 896185. Wednesday Night Church @ St John The Evangelist 7.30pm.For friendship, reflection, silence and prayer, for those of all faiths or none. Erme Valley Ladies Group 10.30am. 2nd Wednesday of the month. Waterside House. Ivybridge Bowls Club 6.30pm. Meets outdoors every week AprilSeptember. Bridge Park Clubhouse. Details: contact David Moulder on Tel. 01752 892858. Ivybridge Rotary Club 6pm. The Henlake Suite, The Watermark. Details: 01752 893245. Booklovers Meeting Alternate weeks. Details: 01364 73793 Coffee Morning 10.30am-12noon. Cornwood Community Room. South Brent Short Mat Bowls 7-9pm. South Brent Village Hall. Details: 01364 73421. Teeny Tots 10.30am-11.30am. 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

THURSDAY Artistik Storytime Every Thursday. 10.30am-12noon. St. John’s Hall, Blachford Rd. For 0-5 years with carer. £1.20 per session. Details: 01752 873089. Diddy Dance 10-11am. St John’s Church Hall, Blachford Road. Ivybridge 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 12

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events / activities / films / music / clubs / groups Crime Book Club 6-7pm. Ivybridge Library. Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Details: 01752 862642 / lorileeart001@gmail.com The Wright Group Coffee Morning 10.30am-12noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. Everyone welcome. Details: hazel.jones37@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 every month. The Watermark. All welcome. 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 Every Thursday.10.30-10.50am. For under 3s and their carers. Ivybridge Library. Knit and Natter Every Thursday. 2.30-4.30pm. Ivybridge Library. Action On Hearing Loss Clinic 2-4pm. Every 2nd Thursday of the month. Ivybridge Library. Working with Derriford Audiology. Details: contact 01752 893140. Credit Union 9.30am-12noon. Every Thursday. Ivybridge Library. Savings and loans. 1st Ivybridge Rainbows 5-6pm. St John’s Church Hall. Details: firstivyrainbows@live.co.uk 2nd Ivybridge Brownies 67.30pm. Details: 2ndivybrownies@ live.co.uk / 01752 894749. Erme Valley Harriers Junior Training 5.45-7pm for under 11s. 7pm-8pm for over 11s. Ivybridge Community College. www. ermevalleyharriers.co.uk Ivybridge Board Game Nights 6-11pm. Thursday evenings. The Duke of Cornwall, Ivybridge. Details: joel.wright@me.com / 07863 128489. Young Devon Drop-In 2-6pm. Every Thursday. 2nd Floor, The Watermark. Information, advice and support for young people aged 11-25. No appointment needed. 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: contact Denise Quayle 01364 73259. Come Dancing, Circle Dance 7.309.30pm. Clearly taught, great fun and easy to learn. Yealmpton Community Centre. Details: 01752 880196.

FRIDAY Ivybridge Country Market Every Friday. 9.30am-12.30pm. Chapel Place Community Centre. Details: Wendy 07866 138129 / Meg 07951 575568 or meghollomon.icm@ gmail.com Youth Leisure Night @ Ivybridge Leisure Centre Every Friday. 7.30-9.30pm. Trampolining, Gym, Parkour, Body Combat, Zorbs, Inflatables, Zumba, Swimming, Messy Games, Football. First session Free! Then only £2. Ages 13-19. 1st Ivybridge Beaver Scouts 6-7.20pm. 1st Ivybridge Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 6- 8. Details: contact 1st Ivybridge scout group Over 50s Social Group 10am12noon. 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. The Sportsman’s Inn. Details: 07598 781155 South Brent Short Mat Bowls 10am-12noon. South Brent Village Hall. Details: 01364 73421. Ivybridge Business Breakfast 8.30-10am. The Watermark. 3rd Friday of every month. £8 inc breakfast and speaker. Details: www.swdevonbusinessnetworking. org.uk Book: clare.northey@swlaw. co.uk / swdn@swlaw.co.uk Stairways Club 9.30am-12.30pm. The Beacon Room, The Watermark. Projects and outings for adults with learning disabilities (18 years+). Details: contact Ann Laity 01752 691648 / alaity9@gmail.com Air Cadets Parade times 7.309.30pm. Joint Cadet Centre, Filham Park. Details: 07879 464657 / oc.339@aircadets.org / www.339sqn.org.uk 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. Young Devon Drop-In 1-5pm. Every Friday. 2nd Floor, The Watermark. Information, advice and support for young people aged 11- 25. No appointment needed. Lee Mill Toddlers Together (term time only) 10am-12noon. For 0-5 year olds and parents/carers. £1. Lee Mill Church Hall. Details: 07971 435728.

Friday Club 6-7.30pm. Ivybridge Baptist Church. Ages 5-11. Details: 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. www.ermevalleyharriers.co.uk

SATURDAY Ivybridge Farmers’ Market 4th Saturday of every month. 9am1pm. Glanvilles Mill. 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. Ermington Sustainable Saturdays The Reading Rooms. 10am-12noon. Every alternate weekend. Locally produced food, crafts and cafe. Details: 07815 627803. Adult Writers Group 10am12noon. Ivybridge Library. 3rd Saturday of the month. £2 per session. Applications from Library counter. Details: 01752 893140. Coffee Morning 10am –12noon Home made cakes, teas and coffee. Ivybridge Methodist Church Café. Ivybridge Artisan Market 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. 9.30am-1pm. The Watermark. Handmade items and baked goods. Details: ivybridge.artisan.market@ gmail.com Bingo 2.30pm. Every Saturday. Abbeyfield House. Trehill Road. £1 per game including tea and biscuits. St Austin’s Priory, Cadleigh. Holy Mass, 6pm.

SUNDAY Ivybridge Methodist Church 10.30am, Lively family worship with activities for all ages of young people. Varied worship 6.30pm. Ivybridge Baptist Church Services at 10:30am (with crèche & children’s group) & 6pm. St Austin’s Priory, Cadleigh. Holy Mass, 10.30am. Ivy Ladies Netball 9.30-11am. Ivybridge Community College. Details: ivyladies@gmail.com South Brent Short Mat Bowls 3-5pm. South Brent Village Hall. Details: 01364 73421. Disclaimer: Listing compiled by Ivybridge Town Council. Details reliant on community groups providing up-todate information; the town council nor The Ivybridge magazine can take any responsibility for its accuracy.

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skin, dehydration and scrubbing feet dry. It is important to treat the cracked skin, because infections can develop in the wound and they will be painful. So what can we do about it? First, it’s important to regularly remove any hard skin to reveal the new soft flexible skin underneath. If you can reach comfortably, you can use a manual foot file or diamond deb nail file to gently sand away the hard skin – this is best done when the skin is dry. Alternatively, visit me at Abbey Road Podiatry and I can painlessly remove it for you. Keeping the skin hydrated is important, too. I can supply specialist foot creams not available on the high street at very competitive rates and also teach you how to use them effectively. So, take care of your feet and enjoy your summer. Jackie Thomas BSc(Hons) M.Ch.S HCPC reg no: 33566 Abbey Road Podiatry – abbeyroadpodiatry.com / 01752 426075

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one to another and revert back several times. Grieving is natural and it is something that needs to be experienced in order to come to the stage of acceptance. Difficulties arise when grief is suppressed. The fact is, it doesn’t go away. As Prince Harry admitted, it can manifest and lead to unrecognised behaviours as a means of distraction. How long someone grieves is different for all. It’s not about getting over a loss but learning to live without that person. Engaging in grief counselling can be emotionally painful but a relief at the same time. It can help you to come to terms with the reality of the loss, be an opportunity to celebrate the person’s life and shed a light on the future. If you have experienced a loss and are feeling isolated as it appears everyone else is moving on Ivy Counselling are here to help.

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heart of the bustling town and so close to peaceful green hills of our beau�ful Devon countryside. It offers supported sheltered accommoda�on for those aged 55+, con�nuing with the ethos of Richard Carr Gomm, our founder, who used his army pension to purchase the first Abbeyfield in Bermondsey in South London many years ago. With excellent accommoda�on and all meals provided, our residents have the security they need but s�ll retain their independence, which we fully promote. Our affordable rents are fully inclusive of all u�lity bills, council tax, maintenance and meals; with the exclusion of telephone line. We also offer guest/respite stays at £30 a night fully inclusive along with our Sharing Sunday Lunches. Our houses are unique, as are our services. Full of character, warmth and charm, Abbeyfield

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Schools – facts and funding I thought I would start this month by sharing some facts on Devon’s schools and the way they are funded. There are 366 primary and secondary schools in Devon – 250 local authority maintained schools, 7 free schools and 109 academies – with just over 91,000 children. School funding comes from the Dedicated Schools Grant direct to DCC from central Government – in 2016/17 it was £462million, rising to about £477million in 2017/18. The money is pass-ported through DCC and out to the schools. The funding is made up of three main blocks – Early Years, the Main Block and High Needs Block. The HNB is under constant, extreme pressure because of the rise in children with Special Edu-

COUNTYMATTERS By Ivybridge’s County Councillor Roger Croad cational Needs (SEN). It is worth noting that over 50% of children in the High Needs Block attend mainstream schools and the vast majority of the remainder attend Devon special schools. Central Government is currently consulting on fair funding for schools. The current proposal would mean that 129 of our schools would lose money, mainly secondary schools, affecting 6 in 10 children. Despite intense lobbying by DCC, resulting in an additional £16million in 2015/16, we are still £290 per child lower than the national average! You are invited to join Devon County

JOIN A COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE Following on from its recent successful community cycle events, sustainability group PL:21 has joined with Sustrans and neighbouring Sustainable South Brent for a series of guided bike rides over the next couple of months. The first of these is on Sunday, 14th May, and will visit Hannahs

in Ivybridge. Ride leader Graham Wilson said: “We are hoping for fine weather as Hannah residents hope to meet the cyclists and have a picnic together. Although the ride

Council’s petition for fairer funding, go to devonconservatives.org.uk and sign up for fairer funding for our schools. Thanks in advance.

Energy from Waste (EfW) I took great pleasure in opening the Energy from Waste facility in Plymouth last year, so bringing to an end landfill for Ivybridge waste; the facility takes in the town’s entire household grey bin contents. After the first full year in operation, the facility is now generating around 190,000 megawatt hours of electricity, much of which is exported to the National Grid, and

starts in South Brent, we encourage Ivybridge people to join us too.” The guided ride on Sunday, 4th June, is a challenge ride of 50 miles, and climbs over 5,000ft. At an easy pace, it will discover some of Dartmoor’s finest scenery, ranging from hidden river valleys, ancient woodlands, and will cross the high moors. There is a choice of starts: The Watermark, Ivybridge, at 9am or The

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Old School Community Centre, South Brent, at 9.45am. The ride will follow scenic lanes mostly on the National Cycle Network. The rides will stop for refreshments en-route. Normally the rides are free, however a £15 donation to Sustrans is being asked for the event on 4th June.  To find out more, contact Graham Wilson on grahamwilson200@ gmail.com or visit pl21.weebly.com

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PROBATE. WHY IS IT NEEDED? WHEN IS IT NEEDED? By Monica Salvioni Reeder – Operations & Client Services at Richardsons Legal Services

Although Probate is not a legal requirement, in practice, when the time comes, it has to be obtained in the majority of cases to allow the executors to distribute the estate according to the Will. Where there is a property, either singly owned, or owned jointly as Tenancy in Common, or where there is a Trust within the Will, Probate is essential before the estate can be distributed. The amounts banks are willing to release without Probate varies, generally between £20-30,000. Accounts with balances more than this, held in the deceased’s sole name, are frozen and locked until Probate is obtained. A joint account doesn’t necessarily mean that Probate is not needed. If it was only set up for convenience – so that a spouse/child could pay the bills – and if one of the parties doesn’t pay money into, or take

money out of, the account it will be considered a sole account, frozen and Probate will be needed before the money is released. Probate will also involve income tax and inheritance tax returns, and being able to possibly take advantage of a transferable nil rate band inheritance tax allowance. This means that when a person passes away, providing that person has left everything to his/her spouse, there will be no inheritance tax to be paid on first death, but, when the surviving spouse passes away, there will be inheritance tax to pay if the estate amounts to more than £650,000. Failing to complete Probate paperwork correctly could be very expensive in the future, as the transferable allowance could be lost if not done properly. Interestingly, if you put property, such as your home, or cash savings or shares in a trust no probate is needed. For further information contact Richardsons Legal Services on 0800 0148031. RLS are fully qualified, insured and regulated.

MONEY MATTERS with Ivybridge Accountants Ltd Do company cars still work? Simon Jilks investigates

With the recent changes in how new cars are taxed, perhaps it’s time to consider if your company car still works for you. It hugely depends on how much private use you have. If you have very little, then it is more likely the tax on a company car outweighs the benefit. By the way, driving a car to work constitutes private use, so even if you don’t use it outside of this, then you are still caught by the rules unfortunately. So, which cars work? The system is currently favourable towards low CO2 rated cars, so lower the better. Of course, fully electric cars are the best option. For example, a Nissan Leaf with a list price of £31,335 could equate to only £564 tax charge for an entire year (2017/18 rates). Furthermore, for the company itself all

of the cost of the car can attract tax relief, so potentially saving around £6,000 off the company’s tax bill. Hybrids are also a very viable option, such as a Mitsubishi Outlander, with a list price of £34,250, it is still only £617 a year in tax. I would express caution, however, as the government is increasing the amount of tax on company cars over the next three years. I would not dismiss the use of vans, including double cab pick-ups, as these, too, can prove quite tax efficient; a Nissan Navara, for instance, can be a good alternative for an SUV-type vehicle, currently attracting annual tax of £646 a year. As a commercial vehicle, corporation tax relief can be gained by the company and the VAT is reclaimable. However, do ensure these vehicles do qualify as a van if you are considering this route. In short, yes, company cars can still work, but for how long...

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Fiddles, guitar, accordion, bagpipes and step dancing explode into life when CALAN, the energetic young folk band from Wales, take to the stage at The Watermark on Friday, 12 May. They breathe fire into the old traditions with their infectious rhythms and high voltage routines before melting into some of the most beautiful and haunting songs as they explore the legends of Wales’ very own fairy realm with tales of magic, myth and mischief. Calan will be supported by Dan Wilde, who has been performing his own brand of richly observant folk both in the UK and around the world for the past five years. In that time, he’s developed a growing fan base and a reputation among those who know as “a fantastic song-writing talent who without doubt will deserve and demand your attention” (Eclectically Challenged). Tickets are only £12.

Fairport Convention 50 Anniversary Tour Wednesday, 24 May

@ The Watermark memory lane. A magical musical trip through the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s filled with over 60 of your all-time favourite songs from the stars of yesteryear. Songs that won the war, a tribute to the veterans of the armed forces, the fabulous 40s, the rocking 50s, the swinging 60s. A sing-along sensation with stunning costumes and amazing voices. Thu 18 May, 2pm. Tickets £13/£11 concessions.

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Enjoy an evening of musical celebration with Fairport Convention at this special golden anniversary concert. Credited with originating British folk-rock, Fairport first took to the stage during 1967’s summer of love. Throughout the intervening five decades (and numerous changes of line-up) the band’s passion for live performance has never wavered. To mark its 50th year, Fairport has released a brand new CD titled 50:50@50. The band will play a selection of tracks from the album as well as long-established favourites from their extensive repertoire.

Amateur Photographic Competition 2017

Now open for entries, this year’s theme is Ivybridge: From Moor To Sea. There is still time to take some amazing spring and summer photos before the closing date of 31/07/17. The 12 winning photos will feature in the Ivybridge Calendar 2018, available to buy from The Watermark from October. Please read the terms and con-

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We have now finished GPS mapping the winter burns (swales) which are available to Natural England, and help provide a picture of the moorland vegetation management. Properly carried out, swaling promotes the growth of young heather and is important for maintaining moorland habitats. We are also carrying out random path surveys to look at the percentage of paths that can be classified as ‘easy to use’. This gives us the chance to visit other areas of the park and look at public rights of way with fresh eyes and record the condition of the routes. Random path surveys are carried out in May and also in November. All 500 miles of public rights of way on Dartmoor are surveyed bi-annually (as a minimum), and we are normally assisted with this task by volunteers. Do come and join us for a ‘two minute litter pick’ on Sunday, 14th May. We will be starting at 10.30am in Shipley Bridge car park and walking up the bridleway. The board and litter-pickers are available in the car park for anyone to do their ‘two minutes’. Don’t be part of the problem – be part of the solution! Now that the weather should be improving it is a perfect time to explore the great outdoors. If you plan to camp on Dartmoor, please strongly consider using a recognised camp site. If you are intending to camp out on the moor, please take time to look at our information and advice, including our bye-laws, and be well prepared. Check our website for information or contact one of our visitor centres. Have fun in the sun! Ella and Andrea

In our January 2017 newsletter we mentioned that we were working with the health and voluntary sector to deliver a new role to Ivybridge, that of social prescriber. We are delighted that Karen Highfield (pictured) will be our first social prescriber. Based at Ivybridge Health Centre, she starts on Monday, 15th May, and you could find yourself being referred to her by your GP if you need help with matters other than treatment for your medical condition. Karen will be able to offer information on local groups who can help with your situation, and signpost you to people with the knowledge to give you support. Karen will be attending the Health and Lifestyle Fayre on 13th May at The Watermark, so please introduce yourself to her. Equally, if you run a local group which offers advice and support linked to health and well-being, then please let us have your details so we can ensure that those who can benefit from the assistance within Ivybridge are able to access it.

YOUTH SERVICES We are at the early stages of investigating whether a youth café, operating with the churches as part of the Redeeming our Community (ROC) organisation, could open in the Ivybridge Youth Venue one evening a week. To make this succeed we will need volunteers to come forward who want to offer this opportunity to young people, and potentially be willing to take youth service training if needed and undergo CRB checks. If you would be interested please contact Town Clerk Lesley Hughes at townclerk@ivybridge.gov.uk Contact Ivybridge Town Council Town Hall, Erme Court, Leonards Rd T: (01752) 893815 E: townclerk@ivybridge.gov.uk W: www.ivybridge.gov.uk

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POPPY PAINTING AT IVYDENE

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which raised a further £70 for each charity . Thank you to everyone involved who made the day a success.

Ivydene – Painting Poppies

Co-op made very exciting By Abby anda Jess announcement week – itsPrinew Oldaport classthis at the Erme membership scheme had raised mary School visited Ivydene to £9million forclay overpoppies 4,000 local paint some with causes across the country! some of the residents. Over £10,000 shared It was lovely of to that chatwas to them while between localthe charities Ivybridge we painted poppies. Ring Ride, andthe After&we hadIvybridge finishedCaring painting Erme Valley for thejuice Disabled. poppies, weRiding had some and

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Don’t forget to log in to your membership account and decide which of our three new charities you would like your 1% to go to. You can support Moorvision, Ivybridge And District Community Bus or Erme Primary School’s Victoria Park play development. I can’t quite believe it, but in just over a month, on 17th June, my dad, Jeff, who works at Co-op’s Plymouth transport depo, and I will be doing a skydive from 15,000ft! We are doing it in aid of St Luke’s Hospice and

have a fundraising target of £800. It is such a great charity that does such important work and we would like to ask if anyone would sponsor us. We are going to have donation buckets at the end of the checkouts at the end of May, or you can also support us by visiting our donation page – you can find the link on our Facebook page @GMIvybridgeCoop.

Get in touch If would like us to get involved with your charity or community group, please contact us at hswhiting318@gmail.com / 07592 097033. And don’t forget to visit our Facebook page: @GMIvybridgeCoop

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COMRADESHIP REMEMBRANCE WELFARE The Ivybridge branch of The Royal British Legion has had a relatively quiet period, focusing mainly on providing the standard for funerals and memorial events. This included for a Russian sailor who died in Plymouth during WWI and the dedication of a headstone for the grave of a young sailor who served in the first and died in the 2nd World War. Members have also been working at Harry’s Patch, smartening it up ready for spring. In the background, welfare visits to veterans have continued. The Ivybridge branch meet on the second Wednesday of each month in The Sportsman’s Inn. Forthcoming events are discussed, followed by a short social, the occasional raffle and usually some inter-service banter. RBL members participate in a wide range of events, including commemoration events, the Lions Fun Day and many social events. Upcoming events include: Wednesday, 10th May – Branch meeting, The Sportman’s Inn, 7.30pm. Wednesday, 14th June – Falklands 35 commemoration event

THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918

by tony rea

RECOUNTING LIFE IN THE TOWN O OO REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

he Battle cheer vybridge lost twoofoftheitsSomme sonsraged in May 1917. Onpeople when it reached home. through July, August and on into the There is more to this story than first 7th May, Private William Mann died in northern appears, however. Last month, I wrote about autumn of 1916; it dominates this France. Little is known about William, thatSavill’s he quick thinking and September’s too. except Lieutenant month’s piece and As the casualties mounted, people at home initiative which saved the lives of many C served with the 10th Battalion, AIF. He has no known began to receive news of loved ones killed, Company soldiers on the first day of the gravemissing and isorcommemorated on the Villers-Bretoninjured. battle. Was Veale from C Company and, if News of extreme gallantry also reached neux memorial on the Somme battlefield.so, does this help explain his immediate south Devon. In late July, Private Theodore willingness to try to rescue Savill? I would Private William Beablewho was sonwith of Edward Veale from Dartmouth, wasthe serving like to think so, but so far no evidence has the of 8thNorth Devons,Filham, risked his own life on a He had beenenlisted found to support this idea. Beable Ivybridge. number of occasions as he went out into ‘No After the war, Theodore Veale became a into the Royal Marines and suffered accidental fireman in Dartmouth – local people say he Man’s Land’ trying to rescue one of his injuries in France fighting with thewas Royal NaEventually, always first up theCWGC ladder! Eric officers, Lieutenantwhile Eric Savill. signSavill at the Quatre-Vents cemetery Veale was successful in bringing the badly from Cambridge University, val Division. William was taken back to agraduated dressing wounded officer safely back (a full account of became a surveyor and eventually took the station the butDevon he died WWI cemeteries and memorials are thisbehind appears in my lines, book South in theof wounds post of Deputy RangerThe of theBritish parks at Royal Greatburied War). Forinthese Veale was cemetery Windsor.at He was knighted in 1955. by the Commonwealth War Graves Comand was theactions Quatre-Vents maintained promoted to corporal and awarded the Both men died in 1980 and the Veale-Savill Estree-Cauchy near Calais. He was aged 30 when mission, whose website contains many facts about Victoria Cross; one of only two VCs awarded garden in Dartmouth was opened in 2002. he died on 10th May 1917. to the Devonshire Regiment during the whole Next month, I shall service write aboutmen someand of thewomen killed in both world wars. war. No doubt news of his gallantry helped to

Ivybridge soldiers and their role in this battle.

Corporal Veale VC

on Plymouth Hoe. The flag at ROADSHOW and job opportunities with the branch, volunteering EVENTorISneed ALL ing ABOUT THE DOGS Harry’s Patch will fly at Half Mast. service-friendly organisations assistance contact the branch. An educational roadshow to help Dogs Trust education and comvisit the stands, which will be Saturday, 24th June – Plymouth inform both dog and non-dog including munity Waitrose M&S. manned by locality engagement officer and Gemma Lewry said: owners Civvy about some of the dog-re- officers from SHDC, together “Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest Street Armed Forces Day. Civvywith Street is available to veterissues faced by the district lated a member from the Dogs Trust. dog welfare charity with expert Civvy Street pro-you can findans Saturday,SINGERS 1st July – Lions Fun Day. and their families and details council RBL-funded is coming to Ivybridge. At the stand out how knowledge in dog behaviour. Our District Counciland has mentoring to be ‘Dog Smart’ and how be afound hopeat is that simple advice such as WANTED vides support Thursday, 21st September – South Hams canto be civvystreet.org.uk up with Dogs Trust, the responsible dog owner. never leave your child alone with î britishlegion.org.uk / Facebook: for finding employment those Bedford Three Boysyears Visit. veteransteamed ago,US Martin UK’s largest dog welfare charity, “Theto council is determined to ad- any dog, never tease a dog, don’t wrote a monologue of educational road-or about dress the in approach a dog you don’t know royalbritishlegionivybridge recently leaving to dog-related leave issues stationedSibley in Ivybridge prior to for a series with songs called Little shows, following up their cam-service the district and we encourage always ask the owner before If you needand welfare assistance conthe forces. The provides D-Day will visit the town. Blue Dress, which along paign to overcome dog-related you to come along to the roadyou approach a dog could prevent tact Legionmore Line 0808 802 8080. funding for courses, show mentorIf you arewith interested joining issues within an actor and in singers, the district. to find out more about dog attacks.

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was performed at a successful evening at Lukesland House. Martin would like to put the show on again, and is looking for two singers, one male and one female, aged from early 20s to early 30s. You must be able to sing across a range of styles (eg 1930s musical, blues, pop, soul etc). It will be an amateur production which Martin hopes to be putting on in the autumn. To find out more, and express an interest, email Martin - martinsibleysongs @yahoo.com

The roadshow will be at Ivybridge Market on Thursday, 25th August, and everyone is welcome to the

dogs,” said SHDCs portfolio holder for commercial services, Cllr Rufus Gilbert.

“We all remember the Green Cross Code and we want Be Dog Smart to be just as well known.”

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painting, magic shows and balloon modelling. Ivybridge’s local theatre group will be in costume to promote their next production, and some vibrant dancers will be sure to get you in the groove. Delicious refreshments, served by local businesses, will be available throughout the day, and Ivybridge’s great shops will be open and supporting the event. It’s set to be a great day to soak up the atmosphere and support the thriving local community.

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SPORT Perry in great form l athletics

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l swimming The swimming team from Woodlands Park Primary School is heading to the National Primary School finals in Sheffield in June. The team – Thomas Jones, Sophia King, Madison Oman, Megan Harris and Jasmine D’Cunha – booked their place at the prestigious finals by winning the individual medley race and coming second in the freestyle race at the Regional Swimming Competition at Millfield School in Somerset.

Erme Valley Harriers’ Andrew Perry was also in good form at Perry has enjoyed a run of sucthe popular Tavy 13, which saw cess in recent events. a great turnout by Harriers’. The He had a terrific run at the Calne tough race took place around Clock Change Challenge 10K Tavistock on a windy day. Perry and was 5th overall in a time (1.24.52) was the first Harrier of 36.29. Perry (above) was 1st home and 2nd mv45. Wareand & Tare - Oct16_Layout 1 19-Mar-17 12:05 (1.29.33) PM Pagewas 1 2nd lady mv40 received a clock troCleo Perry phy as a prize. and 1st fv40, while Sarah Hirons

(1.36.29) was 3rd lady and 2nd fv35. The Harriers also won the men’s team prize. Other Harriers who ran were Mike Miners (1.28.37), Alan Hoskin (1.36.12), Craig MacLellan (1.38.05), Ian Crossley (1.45.29), Kevin Paull (1.48.48) and David Church (1.49.53).

Allister Bristow (46.18) and Liz Bowden (46.32) completed the Age UK 10K at Exeter. Rebecca Lee (50.06) was the Harriers’ only representative at the Mad March Hare 10K, while new member Victoria Brown ran in Essex at the Brentwood Half Marathon and achieved a time of 1.53.10.

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