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February 2014 | Issue 037
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ON THE BEAT
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Monthly column from your local police
IVYBRIDGE READS WEEK
A celebration of books and reading BEST MAGAZINE
- NATIONAL PARISH MAGAZINE AWARDS
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Ivybridge is the winner
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he Ivybridge magazine is the Best Parish Magazine in the country! It was with a great deal of surprise, and a little shock, too, that we received the news before Christmas that the magazine had beaten over 700 other community magazines to be crowned Best Magazine in the National Parish Magazine Awards. While naturally very pleased to be recognised this way on a personal level, the real winner is actually Ivybridge. The award focuses very much on community content, and without all the great things that go on in our town – brilliant volunteer support groups, grass roots charities, community groups, inspiring young people, excellent schools to name just a few – the magazine would be nothing. All these things only happen because of the efforts of people in the town, so I would like to dedicate the award to you (I have the easy job of simply reporting on what you achieve). With the awards’s emphasis on content and community, winning the Best Magazine accolade is doubly rewarding as these two factors are at the heart of the magazine and are what makes it so different to other magazines covering our town, so to have this acknowledged is very pleasing.
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Monthly musings
from the editor “Fiction: There are no staff at the [police] station since the front office closed.” On The Beat – page 19
You may also have noticed on page three that this issue marks our third birthday. It’s a well-worn cliche, but “doesn’t time fly?!”. It really doesn’t feel like three years ago that we started out on what can definitely be described as an adventure! Much has changed in this time, but what has remained constant has been the wonderful support from you, the reader. Whether it’s sending in news, details of an
event you are organising, or letting me know about a group you are involved with, or telling us how much you look forward to receiving the magazine when we are out delivering, it’s very nice to hear how much the magazine is enjoyed by so many people. To ensure you continue to do so, we are always looking to include informative and relevant new content in the magazine. This month is no different as we have the first of a new monthly column from your local police. We start ‘On The Beat’ (page 19) with an introduction to the police officers who serve Ivybridge, and over the coming months the police will bring you news and information about how they serve our community. Also in this issue, we have the second part of our new series on Dartmoor (page 9), which I know many of you are enjoying already, and details of a bumper bananathemed programme of events for this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight (page 16). We also have details of Ivybridge Reads Week(page 19), plus all the award-winning favourites you have come to expect. I hope you enjoy reading Ivybridge’s biggest, best, and now national awardwinning, community magazine.
Steven
On The Cover: Cornish Maidens - see page 9
this month
06 Friends group win funds in competition
Friends of MacAndrews Field celebrating award Plus: Big Brownie birthday challenge, IvyMile fun run, Dementia home gets to marks, & more
09 Discover Dartmoor
Archaeology on the moor above Ivybridge
13 Get involved in great initiatives Town Council newsletter Plus: Watermark news
14 What’s On calendar Plus: February films @ The Watermark
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16 Ivybridge banana bonanza Fairtrade Fortnight
19 On The Beat NEW!
Monthly column from your local police Plus: Own A Donkey Day, Ivybridge Reads Week, & more
22 Rubbing shoulders with the stars
Charity fundraiser attends hit TV show Plus: Could you adopt?
24 Take Better Photos
More photography tips
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25 Clubs & groups
A toast to a Toastmaster Plus: Serve the community, Gardeners’ gathering, Comedy company
26 Sport
Town’s sports teams well set for title pushes Plus: Wet weather hits early races, Swimmers salute season of success
The Ivybridge magazine is officially THE BEST PARISH MAGAZINE in the country. In terms of our content, design, production and printing, plus our support of the local community, we came out on top from over 700 entries to be crowned BEST OVERALL MAGAZINE in the 2013 National Parish Magazine Awards.
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news life is local
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR IVYMILE FUN RUN
A group of former Ivybridge CC students are organising the IvyMile for this year’s Sport Relief and are looking for volunteers to help run the event. The IvyMile is being held in Filham Park on Sunday, 23 March, and people are needed to man the course and site at different times during the day. If you would like to help, contact Dan Williams – dt.williams94@gmail.com or Charlotte Bowen – ch.bowen94@gmail.com to find out more. The IvyMile is a fun run of one, three and six mile routes through the town. î To register for the IvyMile go to www.sportrelief.com/ event-info/sainsburyssport-relief-mile
FRIENDS GROUP WIN FUNDS IN NATIONAL COMPETITION The Friends of MacAndrews Field are celebrating after discovering they have won funding in a national competition. The Friends are one of Skipton Building Society’s ‘Big 160’, securing a slot as a winner in its Grassroots Giving initiative after winning the hearts and minds of the public and triumphing over nearly 1,000 other applicants across the country. After being shortlisted in
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A team of five staff members at an Ivybridge store are launching a beard growth challenge at the beginning of February to raise money for charity. The chaps at the town’s Tesco Express are hoping to raise £1,000 by the 1st April, with the money split evenly between Diabetes UK and Ivybridge Ring & Ride. The challenge is one of several fundraising events staff intend to embark on during the year. If you would like to support the guys, call into the store.
LIBRARY TO HOST INSPIRING SCHOOLS’ POETRY RECITAL CONTEST
Ivybridge Library has the honour of again hosting the county final of Poetry by Heart, a national recitation competition for students aged between 14 and 18 years, this month. The Library want to build on the success of last year’s inspiring event and is inviting Ivybridge residents to attend the evening on Wednesday, 12 February, between 6pm and 9pm, to appreciate and enjoy the enthusiasm that the young people bring to poetry through their recitations. Poetry by Heart engages young people from all social backgrounds, schools and colleges in the pleasures of poetry. 6
Each young person is challenged to memorise and recite three poems: one pre-1914, one post1914 and, this year, a third poem must be chosen from a special First World War collection. The competition starts in schools/colleges, growing into county contests and regional semi-finals and then the grand final, which will be held at the National Portrait Gallery in London. î @poetrybyheart / facebook.com/poetryby heartcompetition
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the campaign, organised by the UK’s fourth largest building society, the group’s application was then in the hands of the public vote to determine if they were to win £500 in funding. Shortlisted on www.skiptonbig160.co.uk, their story was shared nationally, as well as via Skipton’s social media activity, and as a result the group secured a big enough proportion of the
20,000 votes cast to be crowned a winner. Vera Dumbleton, vice chair of Friends of MacAndrews Field, said: “I can see the children of the last generation teaching their children to ride bikes, play football, fly kites – just as I watched their parents teaching them. We feel it is important to see this continue. We’re delighted that with this funding this has now become possible.”
DEMENTIA HOME GETS TOP MARKS A specialist dementia care home in Ivybridge has received a glowing report from independent quality inspectors. Beaconville Nursing Home, on Beacon Road, recently underwent an unannounced inspection carried out by its regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The home got a glowing report, achieving all the required standards across a range of areas. The report noted that ‘people were treated with kindness, dignity and respect’ and that ‘staff knew peo-
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Youngsters can enjoy the VIBE at Youth Leisure Nights at Ivybridge Leisure Centre every Friday (during term time). The nights, for those aged 13-19 years, run between 7.30-9.30pm and cost £2. Each session includes the headline activities (see below) plus other activities including Zorbs, dance, Xbox, Wii, martial arts, swimming and inflatable games.
ple well, understood their preferences and worked alongside people to meet their individual needs’. “These inspections are totally unannounced and you have no idea what you will be asked,” said Anne Taylor, matron at Beaconville. “Our policy is to maintain the highest standards, treating our residents with care, respect and understanding at all times. We are delighted with this report. It couldn’t have been better.” î The report can be viewed on the CQC website - www.cqc.org.uk
FISH COMPANY ‘BATTERED’ BY MEGA STORMS
For the first time, the Ivybridge Fish Company had to remain closed after the Christmas break as the extreme weather which ‘battered’ the South West kept fishing boats moored up and fish markets closed. The fishing industry traditionally shuts down over the holiday season, a time Kev and Tasha use to take a well-earned break, too, but the return to work was delayed a full week before they could open again, with a great stock of locally caught fish at, now, reasonable prices. The support and understanding from customers definitely raised the couple’s spirits. “We would like to thank everyone for their comments and messages on our Facebook page, website and via email,” said Tasha. “It really meant the world to us. “I think we might have been missed, as our first day back was extremely busy and it was so nice to see everyone.” î Keep up-to-date at ivybridgefishcompany.co.uk
LIGHT UP IVYBRIDGE FOR THE BIG BROWNIE BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE
This year is going to be an exciting one for Brownies as it will be a time to celebrate their 100th birthday. As part of The Big Brownie Birthday Challenge, Ivybridge Brownies would like everyone who has been a Brownie to put a light in their window on the evening of World Thinking Day (Saturday, 22nd February).
Any small light will do, but if you would like to make a special one, the Brownies are using a glass jar with a candle, decorated with a trefoil emblem (pictured). The Brownies are really keen to see how many windows they can get lit in the town and will be out looking! Any girls (aged 7 to 10) or adults who would like to get involved with Brownies during this momentous year can find how at: www.girlguiding. org.uk/get_involved.aspx î Email the Brownies 2ndivybrownies@live.co.uk if you are lighting a light on the 22nd. Send them a photo of your light, too!
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Archaeology on the moor above Ivybridge The first of our series of articles about the area of Dartmoor immediately north of Ivybridge set the scene for this fascinating area. In this second article, we take a quick tour of its history. By John Howell
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The dramatic Cornish Maiden stones on the skyline of Stalldown Barrow
hen you look up to the moor, think of it as a landscape where you can see the evidence of people having lived and worked for at least 5,000 years. There are few places in Britain where so much easy-to-see archaeology is to be found so close to a town. Because the upper Erme valley and the hills on each side are particularly rich in archaeology, parts are classed as Premier Archaeological Landscapes. This designation is the National Park Authority’s record of sites of international significance.
Pollen records show that clearings began in a warm, wet climatic period between 5,000 and 7,000 years ago in the woodland that colonised the moor after the last ice age. From about 5,000 years ago, Stone Age farming was taking place. By the Bronze Age (which started around 3,800 years ago) there were hamlets of hut circles with field systems in sheltered places with good soil all the way up the Erme Valley. The biggest of these was Erme Pound, about eight miles north of Ivybridge. At that time, the moorland population was Erme Pound
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quite high, but it declined again around 2,500 years ago, with the cooler climate that characterised the Iron Age, and remains from that period are mainly around the edge of the moor. The early people built large stone barrows on the hill tops, apparently as burial mounds. Some can be seen from Ivybridge, on the top of the Western Beacon. They occur on both sides of the Erme on all the prominent hilltops, right up into the moor. Stone rows were also erected, mainly on the hills, such as the double stone row on Piles Hill and the row with the dramatic Cornish Maiden stones on the skyline of Stalldown Barrow. The longest of all the Dartmoor stone rows, extending from the circle called the Dancers on Stall Moor, can be traced across the Erme and on to Green Hill, near the centre of the southern moor. The purpose of these rows can only be guessed now, but they are dramatic at any time of year. Who needs Stonehenge! Small burial chambers known as kistvaens are found on a number of hillsides. These seem to derive from the Bronze Age. A body or cremated remains were placed in a small stone chamber with various utensils, foods and weapons, then covered with a big slab of rock and a mound of earth. Often they are near hut circles of similar age. The huts had February 2014 The Ivybridge magazine
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Dartmoor a low wall of stone and earth, and then a conical thatched roof supported by a single upright pole. The Roman occupation had little impact on Dartmoor. A number of Saxon remains occur in places, and certainly there was a church at Harford by then (the Saxon font stands in the corner). Ancient crosses from around this period mark some of the routes across the moor. The ancient farms of Lower and Higher Piles may have been developed in Saxon times on older Bronze Age enclosures. If not, then they were probably formed around 800 to 1,000 years ago, in another warmer period. By then, tin streaming was becoming a big industry. Around 1300 AD, colder weather and the Black Death caused the population to shrink away from the moor, but tin exploitation boomed again in the 15th and 16th centuries. Tin streaming had a very fundamental impact on the valleys of the moor, and the Erme was completely altered. Along all of the main valley and in the side valleys (known as bottoms), mounds of stone and gravel can still be seen where the tinners dug for alluvial tin. The lines of leats and remains of the blowing houses where the tin was smelted can also be seen in numerous places up the valley. On top of all these ancient remains, signs of more recent activity can be seen. In the 18th century, some of the stone rows were plundered to make new parish boundary markers. Quarries were developed on the Western Beacon and at Torr Rocks near the Butterbrook. Elsewhere, many large stones were split and carved to make gateposts or troughs, including some in ancient enclosure walls. In the early 20th century, a railway was built to give access to the Redlake (below) and Leftlake china clay works, and a pipeline installed to
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A kistvaen – small burial chamber
bring slurried clay back to the drying kilns by the railway at Cantrell. In the upper Butterbrook valley, a range was made for troops training in the First World War. The Ivybridge Corporation built the Butterbrook reservoir in the 1920s, and the Plympton Corporation built the Erme intake above Piles in the 1950s. During the Second World War, the Royal Observer Corps had a lookout on the Western Beacon, and its foundations remain. Pits were dug to stop enemy aircraft landing, and a few that were never filled in again can still be seen. In the lead-up to D Day, American troops practised by blowing up some large rocks and the old buildings at Redlake, and shelling some of the older remains. Over the last 60 years there have been few physical changes. In this part of its history, the moor is being used almost exclusively for agriculture, water supply and recreation. Not far to the west, however, huge changes continue with the big opencast clay mines on Shaugh Moor and Lee Moor; and soon Crownhill Down will be permanently altered by wolframite mining.
(INSET) A large natural boulder that was split to make a gatepost
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Special celebration in 2014? Latest news from The Watermark
Romance is in the air
You are invited to a cabaret night on Saturday, 15th February, with special guests Jessica and the Rabbits, food and a welcome drink included or just come and see the show. Tickets are on sale now. The ladies are encouraged to wear something red for the occasion. For the Valentine’s Day itself The Watermark’s Curzon Cinema will be showing the latest ‘Romeo and Juliet’ film, adapted by Julian Fellowes. With great offers at the bar, there’s no need to travel any further than your own doorstep to entertain that special someone.
The Ivybridge Work Club
The Club continues to run at The Watermark every Friday from 10am-12pm in conjunction with Free Fridays in the Library. Free use of the computers and every other Friday careers advice appointments are available. It’s a great opportunity to gain valuable advice and assistance in your search for employment. The Information Centre job vacancy board is also updated on a weekly basis.
The Watermark is an ideal venue for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, local charity events, AGMs and presentation events, with the option of catering for all your special occasions, from informal buffets to sit down dinners. For further details contact Barbara Davey on 01752 892220.
Business breakfast meeting
The third Friday of every month SW Devon Business Networking hold their breakfast meeting at The Watermark. Starting at 8.30am with breakfast followed by an inspirational speaker and finishing by 10.30am. Booking is essential by emailing libby.shore @swlaw.co.uk The cost is £8 including the breakfast. For further information visit www.swdevonbusiness networking.org.uk
Bingo
The 3rd Tuesday of the month at The Watermark is bingo night. This event is run by volunteers in aid of the 2014 WW1 commemorations. Eyes down at 7.15pm, £4 for 10 games plus £1 for a flyer. Raffle tickets are on sale and refreshments are available too. A mixture of cash and other prizes. Please note that due to licensing restrictions no under 18s can play.
Have your say
The Watermark is always interested to hear about anything you would like to see and hear at The Watermark. Please feel free to make any suggestions about acts, groups, films and events you would like to see included in the programme. There are still residents of the town who are not aware of the range of events happening in the building, so also let the team know how to get the word out, Ivybridge is the place to be for an evening out!
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We are keen for everyone in Ivybridge to get involved in a variety of initiatives happening during 2014 and if any of these below are of interest please contact the Town Hall (01752 893815) or look on our website www.ivybridge.gov.uk for contact details of your local Town Councillors: January 2014 – meeting with Ivybridge sports groups to discuss aspirations for sports groups and whether facilities are sufficient to meet the needs of clubs currently and in the future. If you are part of a sports group please contact us and be part of this new Forum. Ziggy Grewel from Active Devon is assisting and giving advice. Creative Connections – a social enterprise starting soon in Glanvilles Mill to offer arts and crafts workshops and act as a focus for the creative community. The building will also be used to sort through the documents and items collected from Stowford Mill by Lesley Thatcher who is aiming to archive the material and potentially to access Heritage funding to ensure that the knowledge about the Mill and skills of the workers are properly recorded. If you have any skills in the arts or heritage spheres please contact us for more information. Gala Float – as part of the Christmas Festival we were fortunate to have some gala floats from neighbouring areas but Ivybridge doesn’t have a float! The Deputy Mayor, Cllr Dave Gray-Taylor, is trying to see if that deficiency can be rectified and would love to hear from anyone who could assist so that for summer and winter there can be an Ivybridge float touring around Devon promoting our town. WWI commemorations – Cllr Ray Wilson is co-ordinating activities for the town and is searching for photographs of those who were killed during the war and are listed on the War Memorial. The area of highway verge near Leonards Road roundabout will soon have a permanent memorial plaque and seating, and will be covered in poppies later in the year. South West Water – Richard Gilpin, Head of Waste Water services is attending the Town Council meeting on Monday, 3rd February, at 7pm to outline the investment in Ivybridge aimed at tackling the sewage problems which have caused concern in recent years, as well as advising how any new development will be accommodated by the existing infrastructure. Tuesday, 22nd April, at 7pm at The Watermark is the Annual meeting of the Town Council when members of the public can come along to hear about work over the last year and to raise questions about the town. Gary Streeter MP will be attending to talk about the work of the Town Team and any relevant developments for our area. Finally, if anyone has ideas for new services or can help with some of the voluntary groups that are integral to the life of the town we would be delighted to hear from you or put you in contact with someone. You can drop into the Information Centre, at The Watermark where a whole array of information on opportunities and forthcoming events can be found or you can add your own ideas and events. CONTACT THE TOWN COUNCIL
Town Hall, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ Tel: (01752) 893815 | Email: townclerk@ivybridge.gov.uk February 2014 The Ivybridge magazine
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EVERY MONDAY
Citizen Advice Bureau 10am to 12pm. Drop in at The Watermark. (ex bank holidays) 08444 111 444. Ivybridge Computer Club 10am12 noon, IT Suite, The Watermark (01752) 656432. Great Expectations Ante Natal Classes Seamoor Children’s Centre, afternoon (term time). Appointments - 01752 896356. Stop Smoking Clinic 2-6pm. IT Suite, The Watermark. Call 01884 836024 for an appointment. Hatha Yoga 7-9pm, St John’s Church Hall. Join any time, just drop in - 01548 550612. ‘The Colours of Nature’ Art Exhibition by local artist Amanda Pellatt. The Atrium Gallery, The Watermark. Mon to Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm throughout February. Admission free.
SATURDAY 1st
The Watermark Craft & Local Food Fair 10am-2pm. The People’s Circle 10.30am-1pm Longtimber Woods. What is it to be human in the 21st Century? 01752 698703/simon@setyourspiritfree.com
SUNDAY 2nd
Ivybridge Walking Club – Walk & AGM Meet 10am at The Watermark for local moorland walk. 6/7 miles. Club AGM 2pm at The Bridge Inn. Comedy Night @ The Watermark -TONY HAWKS Doors/bar 7pm. Onstage 8pm. Tickets £14 - page 17.
MONDAY 3rd
Give Blood Ivybridge Rugby Club. 1.15-3.15pm and 4.45-7.15pm. 0300 123 23 23 or www.blood.co.uk M@xs Book Dreamers children’s book club. 4-5pm, Ivybridge Library. Meditation Evening 7-9pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. £5, concs £3. 01752 698703/simon@setyourspiritfree.com Meditation Class 7.30-8.45pm. Chapel Place. £5 per class. www.meditationinplymouth.org Full Town Council meeting. 7pm.The Watermark.
TUESDAY 4th
Baby massage 10-11am. £5 for 5 sessions. Seamoor Children’s Centre. Book in advance - 01752 896356. Messy Play 0-5s 10-11.30am. Methodist Church. 01752 896356. 14
EVERY TUESDAY
NCT Ivy Bumps and Babies 1011.30am, Evangelical Baptist Church (term time). NCT Ivy Tots 10-11.30am, back hall of Evangelical Baptist Church (term time). Ivybridge Judo Club St John’s Church Hall. Juniors (8-13) 7.158.15pm. Seniors (Age 14+) 8.15-9.45pm. Ivybridge Community Choir. 7.30-9.15pm, Ivybridge Library. communitychoir.co.uk
EVERY WEDNESDAY
EVERY THURSDAY
Memory Loss Reading Group 10.30am-12noon. Ivybridge Library. Toybox 9.30-11.30am. Chapel Place. £1.50 per family (term time). Ivybridge Table Tennis Group, Studio 2, ICC. Juniors 6.30-8pm, Open 8-9.30pm. £2 per session. Crochet Club. 7-9pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. £3.50. Ivybridge Theatre Company 7.30pm. Chapel Place. Wednesday Night Church @ St John The Evangelist 7.30pm.
City of Plymouth Credit Union Ivybridge Library, all morning Toddlers group Stowford PreSchool, 9-11am. Pre-school children and babies welcome with their parents/carers (term time). www.stowfordpreschool.co.uk Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10.3010.50am. Ivybridge Library. Knit and Natter 2.30-4.30pm. Ivybridge Library. The Coaching Club 7-9pm, The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. 01752 698703.
TO LIST YOUR EVENT supply details by the 12th of each preceeding month: Tel: (01752) 892220 or email details to info@ivybridgewatermark.co.uk (All details believed to be correct at time of going to press)
WEDNESDAY 5th
SUNDAY 9th
Stay and Play 1-2.30pm, Seamoor Children’s Centre. 0-18 months. Must book - 01752 896356. Italian Classes - Intermediate Level 1.30-3pm. Community Centre. Drop in or contact 079640124896. Stroke Support Group 2-4pm. Ivybridge Library. Betty’s Memory Café 2-4pm. The Sportsman’s Inn. Contact Frances Green 01752 893952. U3A IT Group 2-4pm, IT Suite, The Watermark. Film @ The Watermark – Philomena (12A) 2pm & 7.30pm see film listings.
Postbridge Challenge 10 mile circular walk from Postbridge car park in aid of Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team and Children’s Hospice SW. Details: Ken Ringwood 01752 225185/ringwoods5@talktalk.net
Step by Step Seamoor Children’s Centre, 10-11.30am for families with young children with additional needs. The Wright Group Coffee Morning 10.30am-12pm. The Sportsman’s. Family Legal Surgery 11am-1pm, Ivybridge Library. Free advice from Wolferstans Solicitors. Wills Advice 1-3pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. Open door or book. Film @ The Watermark – Philomena (12A) 7.30pm - see film listings.
Baby massage 10-11am. £5 for 5 sessions. Seamoor Children’s Centre. Book in advance - 01752 896356. Messy Play 0-5s 10-11.30am. Methodist Church. 01752 896356. Next Steps Parent Carer Support Group 10am-12noon. IT Suite, The Watermark. Drop in or contact Jan 07742 609968 / Alison 07795 555549. Ivybridge Flower Club. 7.30pm. The Watermark.
THURSDAY 6th
FRIDAY 7th
Food Hygiene Course 2 wks. 9.3011.30am. Seamoor Children’s Centre. Details: 01752 896356. Young Parents’ Group Seamoor Children’s Centre, 1-2.30pm. Get That Job - Communication Works 12noon-3pm. 3-wk course. Ivybridge Library. £42, concs available. Book in advance - 0845 155 1014 Film @ The Watermark – Philomena (12A) 7.30pm - see film listings.
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MONDAY 10th
Meditation Evening 7-9pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. £5, concs £3. 01752 698703/simon@setyourspiritfree.com Meditation Class 7.30-8.45pm. Chapel Place. £5 per class. www.meditationinplymouth.org Planning & Infrastructure Committee. 6pm. Town Hall.
TUESDAY 11th
WEDNESDAY 12th
Social Reading Group 10am. St John’s Church, Blachford Road. Italian Classes - Intermediate Level 1.30-3pm. Community Centre. Drop in or contact 079640124896. Stay and Play 1-2.30pm, Seamoor Children’s Centre. 0-18 months. Must book - 01752 896356. Film @ The Watermark – Romeo And Juliet (2013) (PG) 2pm & 7.30pm - see film listings. U3A IT Group 2-4pm, IT Suite, The Watermark.
County Final of Poetry by Heart Competition - see page 6. Blossom Meeting 7.30pm. Breast cancer self-help and support group. Call 07972 792878 for information.
THURSDAY 13th
Step by Step Seamoor Children’s Centre, 10-11.30am for families with young children with additional needs. The Wright Group Coffee Morning 10.30am-12pm. The Sportsman’s. Action On Hearing Loss Clinic 24pm. Ivybridge Library. Advice on hearing queries (where possible). Wills Advice 1-3pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. Open door or book. Film @ The Watermark – Romeo And Juliet (2013) (PG) 7.30pm see film listings.
FRIDAY 14th
Over 50’s Social Group The Sportsman’s. 10am-12 noon. Contact Mrs Thais Lloyd 07589 781155. Film @ The Watermark – Romeo And Juliet (2013) (PG) 7.30pm see film listings.
SATURDAY 15th
Writers’ Group 10am-12pm. Ivybridge Library. £2 per session. Valentines Live Music @ The Watermark – Jessica & The Rabbits Doors/bar 7pm. Band 8pm. “The Ladies Wear Red” Evening. Tickets £15 inc canapés and welcome drink / £9 gig only - see page 17.
MONDAY 17th
RLSS Pool Lifeguard Course. 9am-5pm. 17-21 Feb. Leisure Centre. £210. Contact Wayne Dixon 01752 896999 or email w.dixon@toneleisure.com
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EVERY FRIDAY
EVERY SATURDAY
Blind Date with a Book
Ivybridge Country Market 8.3011.30am, Scout hut next to the leisure centre Free Fridays - inc Ivybridge Work Club 10am-12 noon. Ivybridge Library. The Ivybridge Crafters. 10.30am12noon. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. Bosom Buddies. 3.30-5pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. Youth Leisure Night @ Ivybridge Leisure Centre 7.30-9.30pm (13-19). ‘An Enchanted Time For Me’ Group 7-9pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. £5/£3 concs. 07863 105564.
Story time 11.30-11.45am Ivybridge Library. To celebrate National Libraries Day, Ivybridge Library is offering you the opportunity to choose a book that you wouldn’t normally read. Staff will be wrapping a book in red paper for the promotion, entitled ‘Blind Date with a Book’. All you have to do is call in to the library, select a book and ask library staff to pop it onto your library ticket. Inside the book will
be a review slip and every completed slip will be entered into a prize draw to win a pair of cinema tickets kindly donated by The Watermark. Books will be available from Monday, 27 January, and the draw will take place on Saturday, 8 February, National Libraries Day. Look out for displays and recommendations from Monday, 3 February.
U3A Monthly General Meeting 24pm, The Watermark - see page 25. Own A Donkey Day - see page 19. Erme WI 7.30pm. Waterside House. Details: contact Sheila 01752 895875. Meditation Evening 7-9pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. £5, concs £3. 01752 698703/simon@setyourspiritfree.com Town Council Parks and Open Spaces Committee Meeting 7pm. Town Hall.
Craft session 2-4pm, Ivybridge Library. No need to book. U8s must be accompanied by an adult. Film @ The Watermark – Gravity (12A) 7.30pm - see film listings.
Messy Play 0-5s 10-11.30am. Methodist Church. 01752 896356.
TUESDAY 18th
Bingo @ The Watermark 7.15pm. £4 for 10 games plus £1 for a flyer. Raffle and refreshments. Cash and other prizes. Over 18s only. In aid of the 2014 WW1 commemorations.
WEDNESDAY 19th
Devon Senior Voice - Ivybridge Branch meeting 10am-12pm. The Sportsman’s Inn. One-day pencil and watercolour workshop 10am-4pm. Town Hall. £40. 01752 893852. Italian Classes - Intermediate Level 1.30-3pm. Community Centre. Drop in or contact 079640124896. Film @ The Watermark – Gravity (12A) 2pm & 7.30pm - see film listings. Betty’s Memory Café 2-4pm. The Sportsman’s Inn. Contact Frances Green 01752 893952. U3A IT Group 2-4pm, IT Suite, The Watermark.
THURSDAY 20th
Family Legal Surgery 11am-1pm, Ivybridge Library. Free advice from Wolferstans Solicitors. Wills Advice 1-3pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. Open door or book.
FRIDAY 21st
Ivybridge Business Breakfast 8.3010am. The Watermark. £8 inc breakfast and guest speaker. Book by contacting mandy.lilley@swlaw.co.uk The Wright Group Coffee Morning 10.30am-12pm. The Sportsman’s. Wills Advice 1-3pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. Open door or book. Gary Streeter MP advice surgery. Town Hall. Afternoon. Appointments only - 01752 335666. Film @ The Watermark – Gravity (12A) 7.30pm - see film listings.
SATURDAY 22nd
Seamoor Children’s Centre Dads’ Group 10-11.30am. Call 01752 896356 for venue.
MONDAY 24th
Meditation Evening 7-9pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. £5, concs £3. 01752 698703/simon@ setyourspiritfree.com Meditation Class 7.30-8.45pm. Chapel Place. £5 per class. www.meditationinplymouth.org Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee. 6pm. Town Hall. Town Council Policy & Resources Committee 6pm. Town Hall.
TUESDAY 25th
Baby massage 10-11am. £5 for 5 sessions. Seamoor Children’s Centre. Book in advance - 01752 896356.
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WEDNESDAY 26th
Social Reading Group 10am. St John’s Church, Blachford Road. Stay and Play 1-2.30pm, Seamoor Children’s Centre. 0-18 months. Must book - 01752 896356. Italian Classes - Intermediate Level 1.30-3pm. Community Centre. Drop in or contact 079640124896. Film @ The Watermark – The Railway Man (15) 2pm & 7.30pm see film listings.
THURSDAY 27th
Step by Step Seamoor Childreen’s Centre, 10-11.30am. Group for families with young children with additional needs. The Wright Group Coffee Morning 10.30am-12pm. The Sportsman’s. Ivybridge Reading Week Commences - see page 19. Wills Advice 1-3pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. Open door or book. Film @ The Watermark – The Railway Man (15) 7.30pm - see film listings. Ivybridge Garden Association 7.45pm. Methodist Church Hall see page 25.
FRIDAY 28th
Over 50’s Social Group The Sportsman’s. 10am-12 noon. Contact Mrs Thais Lloyd 07589 781155. Young Parents’ Group Seamoor Children’s Centre, 1-2.30pm. Launch of Timeline 2.30pm. Ivybridge Library. Film @ The Watermark – The Railway Man (15) 7.30pm - see film listings.
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Box office – (01752) 892220 ivybridgewatermark.co.uk PHILOMENA [12A] Wed 5 Feb 2pm (with free refreshments) & 7.30pm, Thu 6 & Fri 7 Feb 7.30pm A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. Written and starring Steve Cogan with Judi Dench. 98 mins.
ROMEO & JULIET (2013) [PG] Wed 12 Feb 2pm (with free refreshments) & 7.30pm, Thu 13 & Fri 14 Feb 7.30pm Romeo and Juliet secretly wed despite the sworn contempt their families hold for each another. It is not long, however, before a chain of fateful events changes the lives of both families forever. Starring Damian Lewis and adapted by Julian Fellows. 118 mins.
FAMILY CINEMA [U or PG] Wed 19 Feb 10.30am (with free refreshments) All tickets £5. Contact the box office for more details.
GRAVITY [12A] Wed 19 Feb 2pm (with free refreshments) & 7.30pm, Thu 20 & Fri 21 Feb 7.30pm Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. 91 mins.
THE RAILWAY MAN [15] Wed 26 Feb 2pm (with free refreshments) & 7.30pm, Thu 27 & Fri 28 Feb 7.30pm Starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. Eric Lomax was one of thousands of Allied prisoners of war forced to work on the construction of the Thai/Burma railway during WW2. Years later, he meets a beautiful woman on a train, and falls in love. Discovering that the young Japanese officer who haunts her husband was still alive, she faces a terrible decision. Should Eric be given a chance to confront his tormentor? Would she stand by him, whatever he did? 116 mins.
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FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 24th FEB – 9th MARCH
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IVYBRIDGE BANANA BONANZA
Monday, 3rd March: Fairtrade banana producer Stephen Best (above), from St Lucia, will be visiting schools in Ivybridge. Open meeting to chat to Stephen and hear about his work and why Fairtrade matters from 4-5pm at The Watermark.
JOIN IN the banana-themed activities running across the Fortnight and celebrate Ivybridge’s Fairtrade statusfirst Fairtrade Town in the South Hams!
Throughout the Fortnight, see a display of Fairtrade goods in the Co-op, Glanvilles Mill, with a special stall outside the shop on Saturday, 1st March.
From 24th February: Pick up BANANA TRAIL SHEETS from the Library, the Community Hub and Nature’s Larder. Look for Fairtrade banana signs in businesses around the town, hand in your sheet and enter a draw to win a prize.
Saturday, 1st March: Go Bananas! Fun activities for all ages at The Watermark – 10am-12 noon For more details about these events go to www.facebook.com/ivybridgefairtrade and see March’s The Ivybridge magazine
Tuesday, 4th March: Special for Shrove Tuesday! Fairtrade banana crepes on sale at the Riverbank Café, Glanvilles Mill. Oggy Oggy Pasties will also be selling Fairtrade Banoffee Pie during the fortnight. Saturday, 8th March: Banana-themed art workshop in Creative Connections, Glanvilles Mill, 10am-12 noon, with community artist Amanda Pellatt.
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ON THE
Beat with PC TAMSYN DINGLEY & PCSO DI SUMMERS
Who works at Ivybridge station? FICTION There are no staff at the station since the front office closed. FACT Your Neighbourhood Team comprises of: • An Inspector, • A Neighbourhood Team Leader (NTL), • Neighbourhood Beat Managers (NBM), • Police Community Support Officers (PCSO), • Special Constables. We also have Response Officers who work 24-7 and respond to immediate calls for help. Inspector Leisk is an experienced officer, previously working in Torbay. A/Sgt Ward is the NTL and looking after the team whilst Sgt Livingstone is temporarily abstracted.
NEIGHBOURHOOD BEAT MANAGERS
PC Mathers PC Perry is is also the the Town NBM for NBM and Ivybridge has been an Rural Ivybridge North, resident his which is entire life, split into five Parishes – so has a personal interest Bickleigh, Harford, in the area as well as his professional responsibility. Cornwood, Sparkwell and Shaugh-Prior – all of PC Dingley which include part of the Dartmoor National Park. is the NBM for PC Ivybridge Batchelor is Rural North the NBM for and works Ivybridge closely with Rural South, her community to solve which is any problems or issues that from arise. She also manages the Ermington to Wembury Neighbourhood Team’s and villages in between. He social media. believes that prevention is always better than cure. SAFER INTERNET DAY – 11th FEBRUARY
Safer Internet Day (SID) is organised in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre to promote the safe and responsible use of online technology and mobile phones for children and young people. Follow at www.saferinternet.org.uk
A leat which has been dry for more than a year is now flowing again, thanks to the work of volunteers of a local environmental action group. Members of Ivybridge Environmental Action Group (IEAG) cleared away overgrown vegetation to help free an inlet blocked by sand and pebbles during a storm over a year ago. Water can now flow down the leat, an artificial watercourse beside Erme Road, before cascading back into the river. IEAG, which focuses on practical environmental action including river clean ups, green space projects and tree planting, has undertaken a number of river cleanups, with more than 100 volunteers have helped pull a variety of household items and rubbish from the river since 2003.
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OWN A DONKEY FOR A DAY
Experience hands-on the joy of caring for a donkey at the Ivybridge donkey assisted therapy centre this month. Own A Donkey Day gives you the chance to groom, walk and learn how to look after one of the 19 donkeys at the centre, as well as enjoy a donkey carriage ride and lots of fun activities. Own A Donkey Day is on Monday, 17 February, 10am until 2pm, at the centre at Filham Park. The day costs £15 per person, and includes lunch, the carriage ride and activities. î For more information and to book, call the Ivybridge centre on (01752) 690200
NEXT MONTH: PCSOs, the Special Constables and other staff working in the station.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL POLICE TEAM: Email: IVYBRIDGE@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk On Facebook: www.facebook.com/IvybridgePolice Non-emergency incidents: Call 101 In an emergency: Call 999
FESTIVE FUNDRAISING RAISES OVER £5K
Ivybridge Rotarians wish to thank everyone who gave so generously to their pre-Christmas fundraising collections with Santa and his helpers around Ivybridge. The festive fundraising
LEAT FLOWS AGAIN
collected £5,100, which will be divided between President Brian Carlyon's chosen charities, as well as other local Rotary causes. î adrian.dcunha@merck. com / www.facebook.com/ RotaryClubOfIvybridge
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CELEBRATING BOOKS AND READING
This year’s Ivybridge Reads Week, a week-long programme of events to celebrate books and reading, is launched on Thursday, 27 February. Like last year, a structure built of books will be on display, with a £10 book token up for grabs for the person who correctly guesses the amount of books in the display. • Feb 27th: Joint Reading Group - 7-9pm. The library’s reading groups come together to talk
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Year 5 & 6 children at Manor Primary treated family and friends to a theatrical production of ‘We’ll Meet Again’ at the end of last term. The children acted and sang beautifully, performing a range of pieces depicting various aspects of the Second World War, from rationing to evacuation. IVYBRIDGE READS WEEK
about The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom. • Feb 28th: Launch of Ivybridge Timeline , 2.30pm March 1st: Gadget Workshop. Learn how to get the most out of your new tablet, e-reader or ‘phone. • March 3rd: Junior Book Group party, 3.30-5.30pm - author & refreshments. • March 4th: Join popular crime author Graham Hurley for an enthralling evening of anecdotes and stories. 7.30pm. Tickets £3. • March 5th: Reminiscence Tea – Spring Delight, 24pm. Enjoy tea, chat and fun activities, all based on a spring theme. Refresh-
ments available. No charge but please book. • March 6th: Greatest Book Show on Earth, 11am Live streaming of this year’s show in the cinema at The Watermark. No charge, but please book. How to e-Read, 2.30-4pm. Demonstration of the library’s e-book provider, Overdrive, to access more good books on your ereader. No charge. If you would like to share your favourite book, send a review to the library, either in person or by email to ivybridge.library@ devon.gov.uk, saying why you want to share it.
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THE NANNY STATE
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by David Richardson of Richardsons Legal Services
host people believe that family can look after their affairs if they become unable to do so, but if you were to fall and hit your head (as happened to Jacqueline Barber), your family would have no legal right to decide on what care you should receive. Jacqueline died in care as her daughter battled in
THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION is looking for someone to manage its work in the Plympton & Ivybridge District. Over 480 young people benefit from what Scouting has to offer in Plympton & Ivybridge, supported by around 80 adult volunteers.
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the courts for the right to take her mother home and look after her. Another case; Betty Figg was taken from her care home by her daughter until a policeman came to the door to return her to the home. There have been other cases were joint bank accounts have been frozen when one party has lost mental capacity and the only way to make sure your voice is heard is to have a Lasting Power of Attorney drawn up by a professional to take care of Health and Welfare and Financial affairs.
For further information contact Richardsons Legal Services on 0800 014 8031 Richardsons Legal Services cover most of Devon and parts of Cornwall and Somerset, are fully qualified, regulated and insured and are approved by Trading Standards in their “Buy with Confidence� scheme.
The Scouts are seeking a dynamic manager with a proven track record of leadership to grow and support volunteers. Further details and nomination form are available at www. plymptonivybridgescouts.org.uk
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THE GREEN DEAL
T Ally with Caroline Quentin
An Ivybridge charity fundraiser rubbed shoulders with the stars before Christmas when she went along to a live celebrity edition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. Ally Colton, fundraising & publicity co-ordinator for Families for Children (FfC), an adoption agency covering Devon, Cornwall and Dorset, went along to support one of the charity’s patrons, Caroline Quentin, who was appearing with partner Carol Vorderman. Ally mingled in the green room with other stars appearing on the show before watching a nervous Caroline win an impressive £50,000, of which £12,500 will go to FfC. ADOPTION INFORMATION MORNING FfC is currently seeking adoptive parents in Ivybridge and the surrounding area. If you would like to find out more about how you could give a vulnerable child a loving and secure family, they are holding an information morning at their Buckfastleigh head office on Saturday, 1 February, from 10am to 12 noon, where you can talk with specialist adoption
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he Green Deal (GD) commenced on the 28th January, 2013, and is a government initiative designed to help business and home owners to employ more green technologies in their properties. The idea is simple; install new green technology into your property with no upfront costs. You will pay back the costs through your energy bill over a period of time. This is unlike a conventional loan because if you move out of the property the bill stays with the property where the savings are made (until the total loan is paid off) and not with the original bill payer. For some, it is a very
by Jo Webb, Legal Executive at Howard & Over Solicitors attractive deal that should be considered seriously, but as you may imagine the GD is not without its critics: l It does not actually guarantee savings, it is only an estimate based on average savings, not your actual energy use.
l Be aware if the loan is longer than 15 years, there are early redemption penalties. l Currently, it is not always the case that the guarantee period on energy installations will match the terms of the repayment period, meaning that some people end up having monthly payments for products that no longer work. If you would like to discuss the matters raised in this article or any other legal property questions you may have, please do not hesitate to contact Jo Webb on 01752 690123 or email her on jo.webb@howard-over. co.uk
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More tips on how to improve the images you take using your digital camera BY DAVID RAYNER OF IVYBRIDGE AND DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB
WE ARE OFTEN told we should apply ‘rules’ to our photography, but breaking the rules can provide dramatic images. While sticking rigidly to the rules is useful generally, it can sometimes result in a less interesting image. This month, we’ll discuss a couple of rules, but my main tip comes early in the article – don’t be afraid to break the rules occasionally, and if you are unsure – take two versions of the scene and decide later! There are many so-called rules or ‘guidelines’ and probably the most oft-quoted is the ‘Rule of Thirds’ for the photo’s composition. This rule suggests we should place the subject on intersections of imaginary lines of one-third of the height and one third of the width of the photograph. This is so useful that many cameras have the facility of showing the thirds lines on the display to remind users of the rule and assist them. Look in your camera’s menu for Guide, Pattern or Lines. This rule often provides a wellproportioned and ‘comfortable’ image to view. It also leads to a few other guidelines, such as leaving room for imaginary subject movement or a space for the subject to view comfortably. I have broken the rule of thirds in this image and I think it has led to a powerful view that forces the viewer into the scene. This often happens with vistas that are symmetrical and is a useful way to keep the viewer interested a little longer. In this time, other image elements come to life
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OK, and with the horizon exactly in the centre. If you do decide to break this rule, do be sure to do it exactly – nothing sticks out more strongly than a centre horizon that is only nearly on the centre! Some other breakable ‘rules’ you may like to think about until next time are: Always hold the camera level. Always use the lowest possible ISO. Always keep the camera steady while the shutter is open. Always focus one-third into the scene for maximum sharpness. Always shoot with the sun behind you. Focus on your subject. Always set your aperture in its mid-range, typically f/8 or f/11. Turn the camera sideways for portraits and horizontal for landscapes. Break a few of these rules thoughtfully and deliberately and see your creativity expand!
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Serve the community
If you are looking for something new to do in the new year, have you considered doing something that will be fun while also helping the local community? The Lions Club of Ivybridge serve the community by helping other people and raising money for charity and there is always a warm welcome awaiting anyone who would like to join them. The Lions are the largest service organisation in the world, with clubs in every country bar two. Ivybridge Lions meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at The Old Smithy, Fore Street, Ivybridge. FIND OUT MORE: www.ivybridgeonline.com/ lions phone 08458 339834 email lions@ ivybridgeonline.com
U3A general meeting
February’s general meeting of U3A is in The Watermark on Monday, 17 February, at 2pm, when speaker Tom Maddock will talk about Scobell RM of Sevastopol.
Gardeners’ gathering
A talk entitled “Around the year with Gilbert White” (18th century gardener) by Penny Townsend will be the highlight of the February
meeting of the Ivybridge Garden Association on Thursday, 27 February, at the Methodist Church Hall, starting at 7.45pm. The Bloom of the Month competition will also take place, there will be a raffle and refreshments will be available. FIND OUT MORE: Contact Mrs Acheson on (01752) 894867
A toast to Toastmasters
The experiences of a toastmaster was the subject of an entertaining talk at the first Probus Club meeting of 2014. Nick Goodman, a professional Toastmaster and Master Of Ceremonies, told the 36 members about the history of the role and regaled them with anecdotes of his experiences. Nick explained that the profession has it roots in the 17th century, when wine started its journey from European growing areas by beasts of burden. By the time it reached London it was far from prime condition and the practice “mulling wine” was used to overcome the bad taste! The duty of mulling the wine fell upon the Steward of the venue. He was often called upon to propose a wish of good health to one or more of the guests.
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In 1705, Bath Spa was an emerging venue for dandies, the most prominent being Beau Nash and Beau Brummel. To make the wine more palatable for these fastidious young men, discs of spiced toast were floated on the wine to act as a filter and taste enrichment. Steward became known as Masters of The Toast, which evolved into Toastmasters. It was they who became responsible for the practice of floating the toast. They soon expanded their role to managing the social aspects for the rowdy dandies. The Regency dandies were noted for their gaudy attire, and in order to raise their profile at functions, Toastmasters adopted colourful jackets and waistcoats. Nowadays, he or she participates in the planning of events such as to share the stress with the hosts. Members also enjoyed a lunch of roast chicken followed by the chef’s Almond Tart, after which President Philip Mann received a positive response for a proposed trip to Normandy in mid-May
and Mike Holman outlined The club’s Spring Golf Day, set for 4 April. Non-golfing members were invited to accompany the golfers for a pleasant walk. FIND OUT MORE: Contact Bob Mailing on (01752) 892255
Comedy company
Ivybridge Theatre Company is set to perform a selection of comedy plays at The Watermark this April, and cast members are already busy rehearsing. The performances are due to be held on Friday 4, and Saturday, 5 April – look out for details nearer the time... ITC meet at Chapel Place, Fore Street, every Wednesday, from 7.30pm onwards. Their February meetings are on 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th. They are always looking for new members and would encourage anyone who has an interest in the ‘performing arts’ to pop in. Membership is from age 16 years and over and is just £15 per year. FIND OUT MORE: Contact Ron Davis on 01752 893308 or www.ivybridgetheatrecompany.co.uk
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SWIMMERS SALUTE SEASON OF SUCCESS
Wet weather hits early season races l athletics
ERME VALLEY HARRIERS’ athletes took part in the First Chance 10k at Exeter, but with flooding meaning the course had to be altered and only covered 9.6 kilometres, unfortunately new personal bests couldn’t be set. Nonetheless, there were some good performances. Matt Brown was the first Harrier home in 20th place, just one place ahead of Andrew Reed. Next was Christian Cutcliffe followed by Paddy Trinder. First lady for the club was Alison McEwing, who was 2nd lady overall. Cleo Andrews had a good run to finish 57th overall and first female vet 40. Other club members taking part were Simon Swift (65th), Kent Watson (101st) and Joanne Edwards (121st) and third female vet 45. It was frustrating for everyone, but especially for those looking for a good time on a renowned ‘fast’ course. A week later, at the Plympton January Jaunt 10k, the weather was better, although the course was tougher. Matt Brown was again the first Harrier home in a time of 38.03 and 6th overall. Alison McEwing was first lady (39.39), just in front of Paddy Trinder (39.55). Other athletes who took part were Cleo Andrews, Simon Swift, Ian Crossley and Liz Bowden. The Harriers athletes now turn their attention to The Armada Park Relays in Central Park, Plymouth, on Sunday, 16 February, where a team of four athletes will each run a 2.5 mile single lap. The Relays replace for this year the Plymouth Hoe 10 mile road race. î www.ermevalleyharriers.co.uk/ of find them on Facebook 26
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A SUCCESSFUL YEAR in the pool was celebrated by swimmers of a local club at its annual presentation and awards evening. British number one diving pair Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow, currently training for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow this summer, presented the awards at Dinnaton Swimming Club’s Presentation and Awards evening at The Watermark. Achievements were recognised at all levels of the club, from Learn To Swim through to Senior Squad members and Masters (over 18). Recipients ranged from five-
year-old Lily Harris through to club captains Charlotte Craigie and Travis Bramley, who both walked away with an armful of trophies. Dinnaton Swimming Club, based at McCaulay’s Fitness and Golf Centre, is one of the top competitive swimming clubs in the county. From beginners’ lessons through to Masters sessions for
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Bridgers set for title push
THE EAGERLY-AWAITED top-of-thetable clash between table toppers Ivybridge and second placed Burnham-on-Sea on Saturday, 18 January, fell foul of the wet weather, with the match being called off just before kick off due to a waterlogged pitch. Ivybridge were looking to increase the gap at the top of the table by taking maximum points off their nearest rivals. The Bridgers continue to set the pace just past the half way point of the season, having lost just twice so far, both times to fierce local rivals Kingsbridge. League Table Tribute Western Counties West 1 2 3 4 5
Ivybridge Burnham-on-Sea Truro Teignmouth Kingsbridge
15 15 17 15 15
66 63 60 57 56
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Town still in league mix
FIFTH PLACED Ivybridge Town FC remain in contention at the top of the South West Peninsula League Premier Division Table, lying three points off top spot but with at least a game in hand on most teams above them. Two wins, a draw and a surprise defeat to Bovey Tracey has seen the charge at the top falter, but the club are in a good position to mount a renewed challenge in the second half of the season. They also have a third round Throgmorton Cup tie away at St Austell (4th Feb) to look forward to, with the winners going through to the quarter finals. South West Peninsula League Premier Division Table 1 2 3 4 5
Witheridge Bodmin Town Launceston Exmouth Town Ivybridge Town
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Sarah and Tonia
adults, the family-orientated club provides the opportunity for families to learn to swim or improve their techniques together. . î www.dinnatonswimming.co.uk
Sunday side climb division l sunday football
A FINE RUN of form stretching back to mid October has seen FC Bridge Inn climb division two of the Plymouth & W Devon Combination Sunday League. The side, which consists of 24 lads aged 17-33 who all attended Ivybridge CC, is raising eyebrows with their results and form. A 9-3 thrashing of Plymouth ‘A’ on 12 January saw FC Bridge Inn move into second place in the league. The team face a tough run of fixtures this month when they take on table toppers Barne Barton Rangers at home on 2 February and then play Kings Tamerton CA ‘B’ home and away in consecutive weeks (away on the 9th, home on the 16th). League table 1 Barne Barton Rangers 2 FC Bridge Inn 3 Saltram Athletic 4 Kings Tamerton CA 'B' 5 Friary Vaults 'A'
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