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And so it goes on Monthly musings Pool plans rejected again
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THERE WAS A collective weary shrug of the shoulders I suspect when news that the latest plans for a new indoor swimming pool at the leisure centre had been rejected by South Hams District Council. This saga has been running since 2008 and the current financial plight of local authorities makes this probably the worst time to be wanting such a ‘luxury’ item as a new swimming pool; albeit that it was a SHDC study which first proposed that the town needed a new pool... Be that as it may, it seems that while securing funding is one of the major hurdles any plan needs to overcome, other factors are at work. The resolution of the SHDC executive states that the latest plan is not agreed due to the “absence of evidence of community... engagement in developing the scheme” (see page 9). Apparently, this is not the first time ‘lack of community support’ has been raised by SHDC. Being a rather simple chap, I interpret ‘community support’ as
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INSIDE THIS MONTH An Ivybridge businessman has set up a new company to market an innovative, award-winning product that can save households hundreds of pounds a year - see page 11. A young mum and childminder is determined that today’s little ‘uns should have the chance to taste the freedom of playing outside, so she has set up a unique outdoor playgroup – read her story on page 14. The (long!) school summer holiday is nearly with us, so we have compiled some suggestions for things youngsters can do on page 16. Your favourites are all here this month including clubs & groups, the regular Wild About Ivybridge, County Matters and Pets’ Corner columns, the what’s on calendar and sport. I hope you enjoy reading this issue and don’t forget to have your say on the swimming pool saga!
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‘Paying’ our way Front, from l-r: Emily Harris (Woodlands), Tegan and Ellie (Manor), Bryn and Elodie Laidler (The Erme), Paddy Robinson and Georgia McCoy (Stowford) and Joe Harris (Woodlands). Back: Cllr Chris Childs, Ian Walsh and Cllr Trevor Parsons.
THE AGE-OLD Bridge Ceremony took Ermington so that they are allowed to place on Saturday, 23 June. The ceremony is a re-enactment of the Battle of the Bridge between the parishes of Ivybridge and Ermington, when the residents of Ivybridge have to pay a forfeit of a ream of paper, a duck and a red rose to the villagers of
cross the Ivy Bridge. Ivybridge residents were represented by children from the town’s four primary schools, led by Mayor, Cllr Trevor Parsons, while parish councillor Ian Walsh accepted the forfeit on behalf of Ermington.
gadget workshop on Saturday,7 July, to help clear some of the mist that may surround technology available at the moment. Volunteers Fred Turner and Zak Davies will be on hand in the library’s learning suite from 10 am until noon to explain in layman’s terms the workings of common gadgets such as ebook readers, smartphones and notebook computer. You can now borrow an e-book with your library card! Devon Libraries launches the service on Saturday, 7 July, and customers will be able to borrow an e-book via their library card and PIN and ‘check out’ up to three items at one time for up to 21 days.
Find out about fostering HAVE YOU EVER thought about becoming a foster carer? Devon Fostering Service, part of Devon County Council’s Children and Young People’s Service, is looking for new carers to take on this rewarding challenge and is holding a fostering information evening in The Watermark on Wednesday, 18 July, where you will be able to get an idea if fostering would be suitable for you and your family. The evening starts at 7pm and will include a presentation as well as the chance to meet a social worker and ask questions. Mrs Joan Williams was the winner of the May Ivybridge Foster carers provide safe, caring homes for children First prize draw. She wins £100 in vouchers to spend with and young people who, for various reasons, aren’t able businesses in the scheme. Joan is pictured here (centre) to live with their own families. Children come from a with Sally Potter (left) and Kay Goody of Goodbodies. wide variety of backgrounds, so Devon Fostering Service need carers from The application process for the town all sorts of backgrounds and council’s Localism Fund is now open. circumstances. You will Funding totalling £10,000 is available, need a real commitment to and an applicant can apply for a maxcaring for children, plus enimum of £1,000. It is open to all ergy, understanding and pagroups and will be a competitive tience. A sense of humour process if applications total more can help too! In return, you than £10,000. will receive good support The Rotary Club’s annual duck race To apply, visit www.ivybirdge.gov.uk and training. was held on 23 June. Good crowds lined If you cannot attend, you can call 0845 to download a form. Applications the river as the fast-flowing water 155 1013 for an information pack or must be in by Friday, 31 August, and swept the plastic ducks downstream. visit www.devon.gov.uk/fostering they will be considered in September.
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A lesser-known tradition in the town, held on the same day as the Bridge Ceremony, is the gate dressing competition. Here are some of the this year’s entries.
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THANK YOU Christian Aid Week in Ivybridge, Harford and Bittaford raised a total of £5,881. The organisers would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way.
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ARMY CADETS who are taking on a gruelling trek the length of Hadrian’s Wall to raise money for the Walking with the Wounded charity, and who we featured in the April issue, set off for the challenge later this month. Training has intensified as the expedition gets nearer, with whole day, 22mile and weekend training Margaret’s time of six walks (35+ miles) ensuring hours, 16 minutes was “not the team are fully prebad for a woman of 54 run- pared. The team has also ning her first marathon,” been busy fundraising as said Margaret. “The race they strive to raise as much was amazing; the crowd money as they can. The cadets set off on carries you round and the Tuesday, 24 July, and will miles get eaten up.” For details of the local Crohns & Colitis Group spend the night in Carlisle visit www.groups.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ecwd Castle before embarking
Margaret’s marathon effort AN IVYBRIDGE woman did herself proud when she raised over £2,000 running the London Marathon for Crohn’s and Colitis UK Margaret Baldwin wanted to raise as much money as possible for the charity as one of her twin 19 year-old daughters suffers from the debilitating Crohn’s Disease and she knows how much the charity does for people. She had set herself the target of raising £1,800 in sponsorship and was delighted to have broken the £2,000 barrier.
on the expedition the following day. The trek culminates with a walk down South Shields promenade on Sunday, 29 July. There is still time for you to support the cadets – sponsor them online at www.justgiving.com /BcompanyDACF or contact them by email - ivy bridgedet@hotmail.co.uk
FAMILY HISTORY COURSE Save a life – give blood IVYBRIDGE LIBRARY is planning to run another of its popular family history courses later in the year. Full details will be confirmed in next month’s The Ivybridge magazine, but in the meantime if you are interested, call into the library or phone them on (01752) 893140 to give them your details and they will put you on the waiting list. 6
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YOU HAVE THE chance to be a blood donor later this month. A Give Blood event is being held at Ivybridge Rugby Club on Monday, 30 July. There are two sessions – the first from 1.15pm to 3.15pm, followed by a later session from 4.45pm to 7.15pm. To make an appointment call 0300 123 23 23, or visit www.blood.co.uk
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THE ONGOING quest for a new indoor swimming pool for the town has suffered another set back, with South Hams District Council rejecting the latest plans to replace the pool at Ivybridge Leisure Centre. The district council decided at its meeting on 31 May that the most recent scheme presented to it ‘cannot be supported at this time without other funding partners’. The saga of a new swimming pool for the town dates back to 2008, when the district council’s own study into swimming provision in the district identified the need for better swimming facilities in Ivybridge; the study recommended the provision of a six lane, 25-metre pool. The latest plans to be turned down were for a 20-metre pool, plus
According to the resolution of the South Hams District Council Executive, a key factor in not agreeing to the proposal was the lack of evidence of community support (see opposite). The Ivybridge magazine has contacted some of the parties involved in this saga to ask about the degree of community consultation and it seems that this has been a consistant weakness of the plans submitted to SHDC. Indeed, it would appear that the district council has advised on more than one occasion that clear evidence of community support needs to be presented alongside submitted plans. Early proposals were consulted on by way of display stands in Glanvilles Mill and the town council and regeneration group were in-
The Ivybridge magazine is giving you the chance to have your say with a poll on our Facebook page. It is an opportunity to say whether you think the town needs a new pool, or not. And of course being Facebook, you can leave comments too.
For those who do not use Facebook, or do not have access to a computer, you can of course write to us and we will happily publish your letter – the address is on page three or you could drop your comments into our box in the Ivy Cabs office in Fore Street.
state of repair. Ivybridge Town Council is belatedly set to enter the fray, acknowledging that the leisure centre is a key community resource and the sort of facility that can attract people to the town. It has conceded that it also has a learner pool. The council said the role to play in looking at ways of getcosts were in excess of the £1 million ting a new indoor pool, perhaps by which SHDC has committed to the approaching other organisations in centre and they did not address the the area, and was due to look at outdoor lido area, which is in a poor funding options at the meeting of the policy and resources committee at the end of June. The resolution of the Executive was as follows: Spruce up At the same meeting as the pool RESOLVED plans were rejected, proposals to 1. That the current proposal is give areas of the leisure centre a not agreed at this point in time facelift were given the green light by for the following reasons: the district councillors. absence of evidence of comThe council’s executive wants to munity and user engagement work with Tone Leisure, who manin developing the scheme; the age the centre, along with the comlack of clearly identified value munity, to move forward with for money benefits arising proposals which will include muchfrom investing in the reprovineeded upgrades to the centre’s sion of indoor pool to replace changing rooms and identify alteran existing facility;... native uses around the outdoor lido, which has fallen into disrepair. volved, however, there appears to The council says that it intends to be no record of comments and meet with Tone Leisure to discuss there has been no community conthe proposed refurbishments and sultation as the plans have district councillors have stressed changed. that they hope the work is carried out as soon as possible.
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Hot water wonder AN IVYBRIDGE BUSINESSMAN is at the forefront of a new company which is marketing an innovative, award-winning product that can save households hundreds of pounds a year. Mike Taylor, proprietor of Taylor Property Maintenance, has teamed up with his best friend of 25 years, David Furlong, the inventor of CombiSave, a valve which can be retro-fitted to any wall-hung combi boiler and will save gas, water, time and CO2 emissions, to bring the UK invented, UK made product to the domestic market in the South West and beyond. CombiSave is a valve fitted to a boiler’s hot water outlet pipe and saves water and gas by speeding up the time taken to get the water to a set temperature. CombiSave has won four awards, including the Consumer Benefit Category in the 2010 UK Energy Innovation Awards, and has been independently tested to verify that it can save households up to £240 by using less gas and water (the report can be viewed on the CombiSave website - www.combisave.com). “We are really excited about the potential of CombiSave,” says Mike. “With water rates in the South West the highest in the country and utility bills soaring, this is an easy-to-fit solution to the problem of wasted water, gas and time associated with running hot water from combi boilers. “It has been available in the north west of the country through British Gas, who have bought 30,000 units in the last three months, and it is anticipated that shortly it will be their best-selling product of all time as it is rolled out across the country. “It can be fitted to any wall-hung combi boiler, as long as there is about six inches of pipe to gain access between the bottom of the boiler and any surface below, and unique swivel valves mean it will fit any configuration of pipe. “It will make a noticeable differ-
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Put it to the (bucket) test We have had CombiSave fitted to our decade-old combi boiler, writes editor Steven Vincent, and the results are impressive. To illustrate the difference it makes, when we had it installed Mike came along to do the ‘bucket’ test. This simple exercise measures the amount of water you need to run, as well as the time it takes, before hot water – which was measured using a digital thermometer to get an accurate reading – starts to come out of the tap before and after the valve is fitted. Before CombiSave was fitted, our lessthan-efficient system wasted over 10 litres of water and took 49 seconds before hot water came through our kitchen hot water tap. After fitting, which took less than 30 minutes, water usage was just six litres and it knocked five seconds off the time we had to wait to get hot water. Thanks to CombiSave, I am saving water and gas (as it’s not taking as long for the boiler to heat the water) which will, I have no doubt, more than offset the cost of having it installed over the course of a year.
ence to new and old boilers alike and is a fit-and-forget solution – there is no ongoing maintenance needed and the valve will outlast most boilers. It also comes with a three year manufacturer’s warranty for added peace of mind.”
hole – and gas, which can only be good for your purse or wallet! (See Put it to the (bucket) test.) In fact, CombiSave will pay for itself within six to 12 months (depending on the number of people in the household). The UK patented CombiSave is an environmentally-friendly product How it works which is proving popular with doCombiSave is a thermostatic valve, mestic consumers across the counset at a temperature of around 42°C, try. With savings of up to £240 a year which works by slowing down the on water and gas, can you afford not flow of water, to about 2.5 litres per to have CombiSave fitted? minute, allowing the water in the CombiSave can be supplied and fitted boiler to warm up to the set temper- for just £149, including VAT. Call Mike ature a lot quicker (typically 60-65 % now to order your CombiSave – faster) before the valve gently opens 07917 203398 or 01752 895170. Also available on a supply-only basis to local to give a full flow of hot water. plumbers and merchants – call for details. As well as speeding up the time you To find out more about CombiSave have to wait for hot water to come call Freephone 0800 634 3378, email out of your tap, it also saves water – mike@combisave.com or visit less is going straight down the plug www.combisave.com July 2012 THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE
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Countymatters by Ivybridge’s County Councillor Roger Croad Hello again. Well, they used to call it ‘Flaming June’ – I think I would use a stronger expression. As I write this, it’s the longest day of the year and it has rained all day! Who coined the phrase “If you can’t see the Beacon, it’s raining, and if you can see it, it’s going to”?
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As part of the review of the Waste Management Strategy for Devon, DCC funded a county-wide analysis of ‘grey’ bins in March 2012. Over two thousand households were asked permission to survey the contents of the ‘grey’ bin (that’s the bin contents that go straight to landfill), with only 35 households choosing to opt out. This is the first time for over 10 years that this comprehensive analysis has been carried out and the results were interesting, to say the least, to all those who want to divert waste from landfill. The analysis took place over a two week period in the middle of March and, in the South Hams, it was found that 50 per cent of the contents of grey bins are recyclable through existing collection schemes or recyclable facilities. Kitchen organics are the most prevalent material that could be recycled; plastics are the second; paper and card are the third most prevalent material that could be recycled. Last year, Devon was the top performing recycling authority in the country at 55 per cent, which was a great achievement and saved us, the tax payers, £12.8million in landfill charges, but it would appear that we can do better – how about it?
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Support school while shopping online You can now support one of the town’s primary schools when you shop online. The Erme Primary School has joined the easyfundraising.org.uk scheme in a new approach to raise funds. To support them, just go to www.easyfundraising.org. uk/causes/ermeprimary and sign up. It is free, and when you next shop online, go via this link and a percentage of what you spend goes directly to the school, at no extra cost to you.
A Great British tea party A TRADITIONAL Great British tea party was the theme of the Friends of Stowford annual summer fundraiser. There were a wide range of stalls and attractions, including the chance to have a photo taken with Mrs Plane’s Olympic torch and donkeys from the donkey centre, and, of course, homemade cream teas! The event included performances from every class based around the different countries who will be taking part in the Olympics this summer. The afternoon culminated in an Olympic parade around the school field, led by some of the school’s sporting stars who carried an Olympic banner made by the children from the art club and carrying the Olympic Torch.
Bonzo braves the elements for kids A very wet and chilly Bonzo was allowed to warm up in front of the fire at The Exchange pub after bravely completing his Dartmoor Challenge in gale-force winds and torrential rain. The effort was well worth it, with this year’s challenge raising over £1,500 for Derriford Children’s Cancer Ward. Bonzo raised the money through sponsorship and collection buckets on the bar of The Exchange and from customers of The Horse and Groom. Bonzo would like to give a big ‘bark’ out to everyone who supported him, especially the customers of The Exchange and The Horse and Groom, as well as to Phoenix Solicitors and Coastal Timbers.
Have your say on new development guidelines IVYBRIDGE RESIDENTS can give their calism,” said Cllr John Carter, exviews on “innovative” new guidance on development which it is hoped will raise the standard of developments in the area, and get local people more involved in contributing to the look and feel of the places being built near them. Guidance on how developers and communities can work together on planning developments is currently out for consultation by South Hams District Council. The draft proposals aim to set the minimum standards for developers on how they work with communities when preparing masterplans and development briefs. “It’s a great step forward for lo-
ecutive member for planning. “It will mean that communities will be able to see the impact of their comments on the process. “We want to ensure that people are happy with development in their area, that it fits in to their way of living and is a positive addition to their community.” The Supplementary Planning Document for Masterplans and Development Briefs can be viewed on SHDC’s website – www.southhams.gov.uk – at the council’s offices at Follaton House, Totnes, and in the library. The closing date for the consultation is Monday, July 30.
As well as loads of cricket to watch, the cricket clubhouse at Filham Park will be open in the evenings showing Olympic Game’s action at the end of the month and into August.
VOLUNTEERS MAKEOVER CLASSROOM A classroom fit for learning
CHILDREN AT THE Erme Primary room to normal ready for when School are learning in a spick and span classroom thanks to the hard work of volunteers who came in over the Easter break to do a much-needed makeover. It was a real race against time to prepare, paint and return the
the children returned for the summer term, but the team of helpers were up to the task. The makeover was so successful that they hope to carry out more work later in the year, possibly in October – watch this space! July 2012 THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE
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A monthly guide to the wonderful wildlife you may see in Ivybridge
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he strange weather patterns of this year has been really tough for wildlife, and birds and butterflies in particular will have suffered heavy mortality in the cold, wet conditions. Sadly, the two peregrine chicks at Plymbridge Woods have died in the nest. But the cuckoo was heard in Ivybridge, young dippers have been seen on the river and I have had regular visits to my garden from a pair of yellowhammers, so hopefully all is not lost! Andrew’s Wood, another local DWT reserve, is our focus this month. This reserve has a wonderful diversity of wildlife habitats – woodland, especially oak, with a wealth of ferns, mosses, lichens and fungi, marshy areas, heathland and wildflower meadows. It is particularly important for the heath lobelia, a tall, spiked, purple flower that blooms in July and is found in only six sites in Britain, Andrew’s Wood being by far the most important. Orchids, betony, dev-
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level but can be muddy after rain and some parts of the path are on board walks. Dogs are allowed but should be kept under control, not only to avoid disturbance but also because ponies graze in some areas as part of the management.
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ils bit scabious and many other flowers and grasses are also found in the open areas, which are managed to keep them free of invading scrub and trees. The varied habitats provide food for insects, butterflies and bats. Many birds breed in the wooded areas where there is also a healthy dormouse population. Andrew’s Wood is on the Loddiswell road from California Cross. The entrance is about 250 metres past Coldharbour Cross, on the right-hand side of the road. Grid ref SX 713520. There is a car park with an information board and the circular walk takes about an hour. It is generally
Our next DWT event is an evening guided walk around Southdown Farm, home of Soar Mill Seeds, on 17 July, from 6-8pm. This beautiful coastal farm has a wealth of wildlife and there will also be a chance to visit their shop. There are a few fairly steep slopes and good footwear is advisable. All are welcome, but numbers are limited so booking is essential – please ring the farm direct on 0845 3308908. Details in Newsomes Window and on the DWT website. Donation of £2. Children free. Margery and Celia are volunteers with the Ivybridge and South Brent local group of the Devon Wildlife Trust
Contact Margery Evans on (01752) 892984 • www.devonwildlifetrust.org
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ou can now let your children get wet, get muddy, climb trees and generally have loads of fun outdoors thanks to a new playgroup. Bluebells Outdoor Woodland Playgroup is the brainchild of Amy Claypole, a registered childminder who is currently studying towards Early Years Professional Status. Through the research and reading she had to do on the course, Amy, who has two young children, became truly inspired by the benefits of outdoor play in the Early Years. So inspired, in fact, that she has set up this unique outdoor woodland playgroup. Bluebells Outdoor Woodland Playgroup is every Monday, come rain or shine, between 10am and noon in a bluebell wood on the outskirts of Ivybridge. There are structured activities most weeks, such as leaf printing, mud art and outdoor 14
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childhood are, that it is being outside, den building, climbing tress, getting muddy, but I feel that for many kids today that won’t be the case because they don’t get the chance to play outside, and I think they are missing out. “Being outdoors and in touch with nature gives children the freedom to explore, to get messy, splash in puddles and take risks. Bluebells will allow them to do all of this in a controlled, safe way.” Sessions are just £1, which includes a hot drink for the adults and a drink and snack for the children. “The best playground and the richest cupboard is roofed only by the sky, so bring your little ‘uns to Bluebells!” says Amy. cooking but the real emphasis is on free play, allowing the children to explore the outdoors and nature. “Adults consistently say, when asked what their fondest memories of
To find out more, contact Amy on 07732 058075, email bluebellsplaygroup@hotmail.co. uk or find them on Facebook – facebook.com/ BluebellsOutdoorWoodlandPlaygroup
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What will you do this summer?
Things for youngsters to do this summer
High time
Challenge
FOR THOSE with a head for heights, Dart Rock Climbing Centre is for you. It is the home of indoor climbing in the south west and provides indoor and outdoor rock climbing activities to the highest of standards. The 10m-high centre is a state-of-the-art facility which exceeds current safety specifications. This summer, Dart Rock has added week-day holiday climbing clubs to its existing children’s clubs on weekends, which are a fantastic way for even the youngest to start climbing. Situated minutes from the A38, Dart Rock is easy to get to. See advert below for more.
It’s going to be a busy summer holiday at the library. Children aged 4 to 11 are invited to take the summer reading challenge, which entails reading six books over the course of the summer holiday. You join at the library and a reading challenge pack gets you started. The fun starts on Saturday, 14 July, when the packs will be available. On Saturday, 21 July, M@x the Library Dog will be visiting between 10am and noon to encourage children to take up the challenge. There are also craft events: ■ Tuesday, 24 July – children will be able to make a banner with an Olympic theme for display in the library. * Climbing shoes cost £2.50 extra if required
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Summer clubs Every Mon & Weds – 2.30-4.30pm 23rd July until 29th August
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■ Tuesday, 7 August – make a board game with an Olympics or Story Lab theme. ■ Tuesday, 21 August – Olympic Animation. Your chance to make a stopmotion animation about the Olympics, creating a character and then using laptops and cameras to make the character move on screen. All three events are between 2.30-4pm. Booking is required and a charge of 50p per child is payable for the Olympic Animation event only – the other two are free. All enquiries to the library on (01752) 893140.
An exciting range of holiday activities for 8-16-year-olds is being offered by ICC’s Community Sports dept. ● Monday 23rd July Two-day Fishing Course at Filham lake: 10am-3pm, £20 Day two: Tues 24th Also 26th & 27th July ● Wednesday 25th July Plymouth Argyle Soccer Roadshow: 10am-3pm, £10 Also on Tuesday 14th Aug ● Monday 30th July Art Workshop – Beads, Braids and Bangles: 10am4pm, £16 ● Tuesday 31st July Beginners’ Gymnastics: 10am-12 noon, £8
Intermediate Gymnastics: 1pm-3pm, £8 ● Wednesday 1st August Two-day Bikeability Levels 1 & 2: 10am-3pm, Free. Continues Thurs 2nd ● Thursday 2nd August Just Play Badminton: 10am-12noon, £4. Also on Monday 13th (pm) ● Monday 6th August Art Workshop - Desert Island: 10am-4pm, £16 ● Tuesday 7th August Beginners’ Indoor Rock Climbing: 9.30am12.30pm, £8 Intermediate Indoor Rock Climbing: 1pm-3pm, £6 ● Wednesday 8th August Two-day Bikeability Level 3: 10am-1pm, Free Continues Thurs 9th ● Thursday 9th August Just Play Tennis: 10am12pm, £4. Also Fri 17th (pm) ● Monday 13th August Rocketball: 10am-12pm, £4 ● Wednesday 15th August Junior Gym: 10am-12 noon Just Play Rounders: 1-3pm, £4 ● Thursday 16th August Athletics Summer Academy 10am-3pm £10 ● Friday 17th August Dodgeball: 10am-12pm, £4 For information and to prebook, contact the Community Sports department on (01752) 698315 or email comsports@ivybridge.sch.uk
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what’s on calendar st
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PL:21 Local Food Forum trip to Good Food Market at Royal William Yard. Leave 10am. Details: www.pl21.weebly.com Cricket @ Filham – v. Stoketeignhead 2pm
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Citizen Advice Bureau Drop in at The Watermark, 10am1pm, call 08 444 111 444 or www.adviceguide.org.uk Ivybridge Town Council meeting, including public participation session, 7pm, The Watermark.
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Betty’s Memory Café, Methodist Church, 2-4pm. Details: 01752 893952.
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Toybox Chapel Place Community Centre, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family. Ivybridge Work Club, The Watermark, 10am-12 noon. www.ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk MST Parkins open day 9am-5.30pm Lee Mill Ind Estate see –page 21 Film @ The Watermark – Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Cert 15), 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc. Ivybridge Theatre Company 7.30pm, Chapel Place - see page 23. Much Ado About Nothing (WWII version) - open air theatre at Saltram, 7:309:30pm. 01752 333500
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Film @ The Watermark – Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Cert 15), 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc.
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The Erme Primary School Summer Fayre 2-4.30pm. Lots for all the family, from children’s games, stalls, refreshments and an amazing raffle, to raise money to replace two broken whiteboards. More: Kay Winstone (PTA chair) - kay.winstone@sky.com Film @ The Watermark – Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Cert 15), 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc. Ways With Words Festival of Words and Ideas, Dartington (until 16 July) wayswithwords.co.uk Careers Advice for Adults 19+ at The Watermark - call 01752 892220 to book an appointment.
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Gadget Workshop Ivybridge Library, 10am-noon. Children’s Cinema @ The Watermark – Tales of the Night, 10.30am. Tickets £5 for a child, then 1 free adult. Lions Fun Day – pg 20 Cricket @ Filham – 1st XI v. Ashburton 2pm Film @ The Watermark – Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Cert 15), 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc. A Moor-Fun Day “learn a little, laugh a lot” Harrowbeer Airfield, The Rock, Yelverton. 10am-4.30pm. Activities set by the Darmoor Search & Rescue Team. Entry fee £20 pp inc lunch. Details: Mike Uglow - 01752 881340, mike.uglow@gmail.com
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Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, Scout Hut next to the Leisure Centre.
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Cricket @ Filham – T20 Finals Day – see pg 34
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South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop in at The Watermark, 10am-1pm, call 08 444 111 444 or www.adviceguide.org.uk
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Ivybridge Flower Club, 7.30pm, The Watermark. Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee meeting, 7pm, including public participation session, Town Hall. EST Charity Golf Day Staddon Heights GC For information and entry go to www.elisabethsvendsentrust. org.uk/view/ivybridge
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Toybox Chapel Place Community Centre, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family. Ivybridge Work Club, The Watermark, 10am-12 noon. www.ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk One-day pencil and watercolour workshop (10am-4pm), Town Hall. £37.50. Places limited. To book tel 01752 893852. Ivybridge Theatre Company 7.30pm, Chapel Place - see page 23. Film @ The Watermark – Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (Cert 12A), 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc.
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Film @ The Watermark – Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (Cert 12A), 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc.
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Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, Scout Hut next to the Leisure Centre. Careers Advice for Adults 19+ at The Watermark - call 01752 892220 to book an appointment. Gary Streeter MP constituency advice surgery, afternoon, Town Hall. Appointments must be pre booked on 01752 335666. Film @ The Watermark – Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (Cert 12A), 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc. Saltram Costume & Candlelight 6.30-8pm. £10pp.
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Children’s Cinema @ The Watermark – Toys Story 3 10.30am. Tickets £5 for a child, then 1 free adult. Ivybridge Library Summer Reading Challenge - see page 16. Home from Home Community Day. 10am to 1pm @ Chapel Place. Cricket @ Filham – 2nd XI v. Torquay 2pm Film @ The Watermark – Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (Cert 12A), 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc. Widdecombe-in-the-Moor Craft Markets Details: 01647 221326, oysterphoto@ onetel.com
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South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop in at The Watermark, 10am-1pm, call 08 444 111 444 or www.adviceguide.org.uk
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Betty’s Memory Café, Methodist Church, 2-4pm. Details: 01752 893952. Town Council Parks Committee meeting, public participation session, 7pm, Town Hall.
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Toybox Chapel Place Community Centre, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family. Ivybridge Work Club, The Watermark, 10am-12 noon. www.ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk Fostering information evening The Watermark, 7pm – see page 5
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Ivybridge Theatre Company presents And Then There Were None. A play by Agatha Christie - see page 23.
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Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, Scout Hut next to the Leisure Centre. Ivybridge Theatre Company presents And Then There Were None A play by Agatha Christie
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M@x the Dog at Ivybridge Library 10am-noon, to support the summer reading challenge – see page 16 Cricket @ Filham – 2nd XI v. Plymouth CS & Roborough III 2pm Ivybridge Theatre Company presents And Then There Were None A play by Agatha Christie Lee Mill Family Fun Day, Bottle Park, Lee Mill.
Haytor Hoppa Dartmoor evening excursions - a walk and talk celebrating 60 years of Yarner Wood Nature Reserve. Details: (01822) 890 414 or dartmoor.gov.uk/ haytorhoppa Saltram Jazz Picnic, 611pm. saltram@ nationaltrust.org.uk Kingsbridge Fair Week until 28 July. Midnight Madness Dartmoor Walk. Fishermen’s Mission. 13-mile circular night walk to and from Princetown. Details: 0800 6341020 or fundraising@rnmdsf.org.uk
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South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop in at The Watermark, 10am-1pm, call 08 444 111 444 or www.adviceguide.org.uk Ivybridge Library Author Event for Young Carers. In association with YES. Lucy Magicmaker talks about her new book, The Story of Marmalade Mouse and his Jammy Adventure. Cricket @ Filham – Club XI v. Darley Dale 2pm Ivybridge U3A monthly meeting, 2pm, Methodist Church. Speaker - Linda Wheelan “The Falkland Islands Now and Then”.
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Ivybridge Work Club, The Watermark, 10am-12 noon. www.ivybridgeworkclub.org.uk Children’s Cinema @ The Watermark – The Muppets 10.30am. Tickets £6, £5 conc. Cricket @ Filham – Club XI v. Shrivenham CC 2pm Yealmpton Agricultural Show Details: 01803 814390 www.yealmptonshow.com Ivybridge Theatre Company 7.30pm, Chapel Place - see page 23. Film @ The Watermark – Personal Best 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc.
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Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee meeting, 7pm, including public participation session, Town Hall. Craft Event at Ivybridge Library. 2.30-4pm - see page 16.
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Children’s Cinema @ The Watermark – The Muppets 10.30am.Tickets £6, £5 conc. Ivybridge Garden Association, 7.45pm, Methodist Church Hall - see page 23. Film @ The Watermark – Curzon Classics ‘Chariots of Fire’ (Cert U), 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc.
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Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, Scout Hut next to the Leisure Centre. Careers Advice for Adults 19+ at The Watermark - call 01752 892220 to book an appointment. Children’s Cinema @ The Watermark – The Muppets 10.30am.Tickets £6, £5 conc. Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival 2012 until 29 July. Plymouth Classic Boat Rally until 30 July. London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony
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Home from Home Community Day. 10am to 1pm @ Chapel Place. Children’s Cinema @ The Watermark – The Muppets 10.30am.Tickets £6, £5 conc. Cricket @ Filham – 1st XI v. Stoke Gabriel 2pm Cornwood 10k Challenge & Fun Run 2012 Starts 6.30pm, Cornwood Square. Details: 01752 892627 Film @ The Watermark – Grease Sing-A-Long (Cert PG) 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 conc. Ivydene Olympics from 11.30am. Fun for all the family at Ivydene Nursing Home’s Olympic-themed fun day. Details: 01752 894888.
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Cricket @ Filham – Club XI v. Cornwood 2.30pm
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South Hams Citizen Advice Bureau Drop in at The Watermark, 10am-1pm, call 08 444 111 444 or www.adviceguide.org.uk Give Blood, Ivybridge Rugby Club, Exeter Road, Ivybridge, 1.15-3.15pm and 4.45-7.15pm. Appointments: 0300 123 23 23, or visit www.blood.co.uk
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Betty’s Memory Café, Methodist Church, 2-4pm. Details: 01752 893952.
List your event in the Community Diary Call (01752) 892220 or email info@ivybridge watermark.co.uk The deadline is the 12th of each preceeding month
(All dates and times believed to be correct at time of going to press)
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Men and machines will meet
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Try before you buy – get hands-on at MST Parkins
MST Parkins is holding a summer spectacular at its Lee Mill depot IF YOU HAVE to have the right tools for your trade, the South West’s award-winning premier agricultural and engineering machinery supplier is giving you the chance to get hands-on with a massive range of engineering and agricultural equipment. MST Parkins is throwing open the doors of its Lee Mill depot on Wednesday, 4 July, for an access-all-areas open day, when you will be able to talk to experts, watch live demonstrations and try equipment before you buy. Medland Sanders & Twose (MST) has been a local name since the 1970s. Originally opening a satellite depot in Ermington, it wasn’t long before they took the step and moved to Lee Mill Industrial Estate. Today, the company is stronger than ever. A merger with Parkins Industrial Supplies 12 years ago created a group that could deliver everything from chainsaws, Kubota tractors, trailers, welders, power tools, fixings, Honda lawn mowers and ATVs. The open day is the resurrection of an event much favoured by customers. Group marketing coordinator Patch Jobson believes that giving customers the chance to come along and spend time with the company is the best way to interact. “In the last few years, times have become very difficult for virtually all within a trade, whether it’s agricultural or engineering based, and customers are looking for the most cost-effective way of completing the task in hand. “We strongly believe in making sure that, unlike many other suppliers, we deliver the right product, for the right task, at the right price, and we’ll spend as long as our customers need to make sure they are content with their product. “Over the last two years we’ve undertaken some massive changes to make dealing with us as straightforward as possible, whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service, and the open day is our way of saying thank you.” The event starts at 9am and as well as being an opportunity to see the latest gear from a cavalcade of suppliers, visitors will be able to grab some refreshments while they are there. To make sure you have the best tools for your trade, it’s an event not to missed. Just head for Lee Mill Industrial Estate and follow the signs. FIND OUT MORE: See page 10 or go online and search for MST Parkins July 2012 THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE
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We have a full range of meats, handmade sausages and burgers available all the time, however, making burgers at home is quick, easy and fun – even children can join in and help. Making your own burgers ensures that everyone gets exactly what they like!
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TO MAKE YOUR OWN BURGERS: Take 450g steak mince, one onion (finely chopped), 100g of fresh breadcrumbs, 1 egg (lightly beaten) and salt and pepper to taste. Mix all the ingredients together by hand. Form the mixture into four equally-sized balls and refrigerate for about half an hour to allow the mixture to firm up. Remove from the fridge and press the balls into burger shapes. BBQ, grill or fry for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
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Join a club or group Ivybridge Art Group esinforster@groups.facebook.com Ivybridge Arts & Crafts (01752) 897024/344096 Ivybridge Garden Association (01752) 894867 Ivybridge Flower Club www.iwc.org.uk Ivybridge U3A www.ivybridge-u3a.org.uk Ivybridge Twinning Association (01752) 893726 Ivybridge German Society alanjwright1@btinternet.com The Rotary Club of Ivybridge (01752) 898906 Ivybridge Lions Club lionsivybridge@gmail.com Ivybridge Trefoil Guild (01752) 895833 National Women’s Register 01752 698041 Ivybridge WI (01752) 893851 Erme WI (01752) 892998 50+ Club (01752) 691974 Ivybridge Probus Club (01752) 892255 PL:21 www.pl21.weebly.com Friends of Ivybridge Library kathy@julianstockwin.com Community Computer Club 07979 998 949 Ivybridge Walking Club www.iwc.org.uk Cleeve Angling Club (01752) 895241 Ivybridge Cricket Club www.ivybridgecc.co.uk Ivybridge Rugby Club www.pitchero.com/clubs/ivybridge Ivybridge Town Football Club www.ivybridgefc.com Ivybridge Bowls Club (01752) 691061 Ivybridge Short Mat Bowls Club (01752) 402658 Air Cadets www.339sqn.org.uk Fire Cadets ljulian@dsfire.gov.uk Boys Brigade (01752) 892756 Girls Brigade (01752) 892756 Scouts (01752) 893277 Explorer Scouts (01752) 346866 Erme Valley Girl Guiding ermevalleyguides@live.co.uk Manstow Football Club www.manstowfc.co.uk
Life is local Dramatic demonstration Visitors from as far afield as Bude and Exeter joined members of Ivybridge Flower Club for a demonstration by national demonstrator Katherine Kear at their June meeting. Katherine, from Gloucester, gave a very amusing and informative demonstration, resulting in six beautiful and varied arrangements which were raffled afterwards. Her plant material was well chosen and varied in both form and colour. She regaled the audience with tales of her career, which kept everyone amused, while creating fantastic displays with seemingly little effort. The casual approach was deceptive, however, for the results were dramatic, and were enhanced by Katherine’s vast array of props which helped to set the scene. The club’s next meeting is on Tuesday, 10 July, at the Watermark. They are also holding a Garden Party on Tuesday, 3 July - details from Janet Weston (01752) 894643.
clubs&groups
Race day a winner Ivybridge Probus Club members and their wives enjoyed a delightful day at the races at the end of May. The group headed to Newton Abbott race course to enjoy an afternoon’s fine racing and the intention to give the bookies a good fleecing! Lunch in the Paddock Restaurant, watching the horses parade, was followed by a seven-race card. Numerous get-richquick schemes were devised, but as always, the bookies came off best. The weather was perfect, the racing entertaining and a good, if not profitable, time was had by all. If you would like to enjoy the pleasure of membership of Ivybridge Probus Club, please contact the secretary, Bob Mailling, on (01752) 892255. Newcomers are assured a warm welcome.
It’s show time!
CLUB & GROUP REPORTS To get you club/group report in
IT’LL SOON be ‘curtain up’ on Ivybridge Theatre Com- the magazine, email it to us at the pany’s latest production, ‘And Then There Were None’ by Agatha Christie, which has a three-night run at The Watermark this month. With a cast of 11, including two new members, the company is putting the finishing touches to this classic whodunit. A play in three acts, it was adapted by Christie from her novel, possibly her most famous book, and was set on Burgh Island, creating real local interest! The story has been delighting and confounding audiences for over 70 years. Let the sleuthing begin! And Then There Were None is being staged on Thursday 19, Friday 20, and Saturday, 21 July. Shows start at 7.30pm and tickets, which cost £7, and £6 for concessions, are available now from The Watermark box office (tel 892220). ITC meet at Chapel Place every Wednesday at 7.30pm – see the What’s On calendar for July dates. This local based theatre company welcomes new members and encourages anyone who has an interest in the performing arts – from acting to back-stage help; costume, make-up and set design, sound and lighting expertise, to visit them at Chapel Place Community Centre on a Wednesday evening. It’s not just about acting – there are so many other roles to play within a theatre group and it can be fun too! Membership is from age 16 years and over and costs just £15 per year. FIND OUT MORE: Contact chairman Ron Davis (01752) 893308 or visit the company’s website – www.ivybridgetheatrecompany.co.uk How I discovered Ivybridge Theatre Company - see page 26
address on page 3, or post it in our drop box at Ivy Cabs in Fore Street
JUDGING NOTES INSIDER information on “What Judges Look For” will be dispensed at July’s meeting of Ivybridge Garden Association. With thoughts turning towards preparing entries for the association’s Autumn Show in October, Dan Harvey has been invited to give members some hints and tips. As well as Dan’s talk, there will be the usual raffle, refreshments and Bloom of the Month competition. The meeting is on Thursday, 26 July, at the Methodist Church Hall, and starts at 7.45pm. It is free for members, visitors are charged £1.50. FIND OUT MORE: Contact Mrs Acheson on (01752) 894867
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Pets’corner Pet health advice from Woodlands Veterinary Group By Jane Hitchings BVSc MRCVS - veterinary surgeon Last month, I summarised the vast array of flea and tick treatments for pets which are currently on the market. There is one I didn’t mention and for those of you who possess cats who disappear as soon as they hear you open the packet of spot-on, or who turn into wriggly escape artists when you try to apply it to their skin, this could be the solution for you. If you own a cat like this or just want an easy life, then you could have yearlong effective flea control with just two injections six months apart. Not only will they keep your pet free of fleas, but, more importantly, clear your house of flea infestation too. The product is absolutely safe to pets and humans as it works by preventing flea eggs from hatching .The young fleas cannot get out of the egg because the chitin (structural protein) of their egg
A flea-free happy kitten
tooth is defective. It does not kill adult fleas, but it doesn’t have to because if they cannot breed once they die after 14-21 days and are not replaced. A cat or dog with hundreds of fleas (rare) could be treated with a one-off application of a spot-on or a Capstar tablet which will kill any adult fleas instantly. After 15 days there will be few fleas in the house and after 30 days, and for the next six months, there will be no new fleas. This product doesn’t affect mammalian
tissue as we do not have chitin and it doesn’t interact with other medications and is unaffected by bathing and swimming; is not harmful to the environment. It can be combined with a yearly vaccination or health check. Program is also available for dogs in a once-a-month tablet form and it also comes combined with millbemycin, a round worm treatment as “Program Plus”. So, if you are fed up with spoton treatments or frustrated because you are treating your pet but still getting flea problems, then ask your vet about Program injection for cats and tablets for dogs. You do need to treat all the animals in the house. One thing I have noticed at the surgery is that clients who have had a program infection for their cats always come back in six months for the next one, with or without a reminder service, as they as very satisfied with it.
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Centre’s quarter centre celebration THE 25TH anniversary of the town’s leisure centre was marked by a month-long programme of events. Staff at Ivybridge Leisure Centre, which is managed by Tone Leisure, got the ‘Silver Jubilee’ celebrations off to a sparkling
These are the proud members of the Ivybridge Community College 35 mile Ten Tors team, which was the fifth team to finish out of 19 teams on their route at this year’s event. (Ed says: In the June issue, we erroneously omitted the team’s picture from our article on the successful college teams at Ten Tors. Having had a daughter take part in Ten Tors two years running, I know how hard the youngsters have to work to complete the challenge and I am happy to give them the recognition they deserve.)
start with a silver-themed fancy dress day (left). Members received a memento to mark the occasion to thank them for their loyalty, and a 25th Anniversary Quiz was won by Helen Pursey, who answered all 25 questions correctly and won a bottle 24
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of champagne. Sarah Robinson was the lucky new member in May and won free membership for the rest of 2012. Children got a chance to meet Tone Leisure mascot Jimmy the Giant at a Teddy Bears’ Picnic, along with Zoggy the Seal (right)!
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Erica and Abbie with a dance routine
Jack masters the unicycle
CREATIVE LEARNING School children found a creative way to study their topic on habitats when they spent a week creating their own unique sculptures of animals using wire and tissue paper. Year 5 children from Stowford School studied the work of Hamish Mackie, a British sculptor who specialises in animals, before designing their own sculpture based on an animal they had learnt about during the topic.
Circus celebration marks end of exams
Iona with the devil sticks
A day learning circus skills was the treat for Year 6 children at Stowford School to celebrate the end of exams. The pupils got the opportunity to learn some new skills as a reward for all their hard work over the past year. From unicycle to Diablo, there were plenty of things
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to try and the youngsters proved to be up for the challenge. They then had to put their newly-acquired skills on show to entertain the rest of school. The shows included an impressive range of performances including juggling, dance routines and balancing acts.
STOWFORD SCHOOL’S Year 5 children got their new topic off to an inspirational start with a visit from Plymouth City Museum’s Rob Longworth. Having looked at how rivers are formed and change through their various stages, their Moor to Jack with a sea snail shell Sea topic moved on to focus on investigating features and habitats that are found where rivers meet the sea. Rob brought in a selection of artefacts that have been found at the coast, both locally and in more exotic locations, which the children got to handle and try and identify what they were. Year 5 teacher Anne Burns said: “Some of the items were unusual, including a giant sea snail shell, egg cases from a whelk and brain coral. Rob talked in detail about all the things he brought along and gave us all a fascinating and detailed insight into some of the plants and animals that live in the sea.” July 2012 THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE
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Generation game: there was something for all ages LEFT: Rhys Jones of Ivybridge
formances by entertainers throughout the afternoon and evening, crown making and lucky dip took over the IT suite, Playbus activities were held in the atrium, the monoprint workshop and children’s entertainer relocated to the library, and the Henlake Suite became the ‘church hall’ with volunteers providing vybridge celebrated the Queen’s cakes and refreshments. Diamond Jubilee in style, with a A cake made by Ivybridge Community host of events held over the ex- College was cut by the mayor, Cllr tended weekend. Trevor Parsons, as everyone joined in Community spirit was to the fore as the singing of the National Anthem, led organisers had to quickly alter plans as by Sandy’s Songbirds they battled against the elements, but The winners of a number of jubileethe great British summer weather could themed competitions – crown making, not dampen spirits. poetry and mug design –were presented The Jubilee Party, which was to be with their prizes by the mayor. held in Victoria Park, was moved to The Watermark, with virtually all the activi- The Ivybridge magazine is delighted to ties still able to be accommodated. publish the winning poems as part of the There was an activity or entertainment prize package winners received - turn to in every space; the main hall staged per- page 30 to read the winning verses
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the winners
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Abi Thomas’ winning entry in the 8-11 category
Robert Jones and Amrit Harikrishnan won the Group Category
Anne Essery, winner - Adult Category CONTRIBUTED
Big Lunch, big success WELL, WHAT A Big Jubilee Lunch! After weeks of preparation, the day had arrived. With much trepidation, Friends of MacAndrew’s Field gathered to prepare the field. Would anyone come? Would there be enough food? Would the field be too muddy? The worries were mis-placed! In excess of 150 Ivybridge people came with plenty of food to share. Competitions for the best crown and the best draw30
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ing of the Queen were held, with the prizes presented by Cllrs Tony Barber and Cathy Cuthbert. A community event like this cannot happen without help from many people. So the Friends want to say a big “thank you” to everyone who gave freely of their time.
Elsie Gregory won the under 7s
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Party atmosphere Jubilee fever THERE WAS a real street party atmosphere at Woodlands Park Primary School as governors and staff joined pupils to celebrate the Jubilee. Children came to school wearing red, white and blue mufti and there was a picnic at lunchtime. The Year 5 orchestra played the National Anthem, with the Key Stage 2 folk band accompanying Class 12’s country dance.
STOWFORD SCHOOL was gripped by Jubilee fever. A rehearsal of the Jubilee song, Sing, kicked things off, before children spent the morning taking part in a range of jubilee activities. After finishing off the crowns they had made, the whole school moved outside for a picnic, and parents, carers and friends listened to the children perform at the end of the day.
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WOODLANDERS Day Nursery held a path party rather than a street party for its Jubilee celebrations. Children and parents enjoyed a traditional party tea, including red, white and blue cupcakes made by the kitchen staff of Dame Hannah Rogers Trust. The children wore handmade crowns and tiaras, and the nursery and its grounds were decorated with flags and bunting.
THE BUNTING was out and flags flying at a local garden centre as Billy Wiz hosted his Jubilee Street Party at Endsleigh Garden & Leisure. Children in fancy dress enjoyed a two-hour party hosted by Billy, who had them dancing, playing games and enjoying a Jubilee street party tea, with cup cakes and sandwiches. The children were also treated to a magic show and met Dusty, Billy Wiz’s rabbit friend!
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Take BETTER PHOTOS More tips on how to improve the images you take using your digital camera from David Rayner of Ivybridge & District Camera Club
DESPITE THE RECENT Jubileedrenching weather, summer is upon us and the insects are out in force. Butterflies always make a beautiful subject for photography and, even if it rains, we have an indoor location to shoot exotic species almost on our doorstep at Buckfast, so today we are going to take a look at some tips for close-up images of these wonderful creatures. Close-up photography does not always have to mean getting the camera physically close to the subject, although that’s often what is needed. As a camera is moved closer, the larger the subject will appear in the photo, but the problem with getting close to the subject is that normal lenses won’t focus properly closer than about 300mm (12”), so often a camera will have a ‘macro’ setting that simply alters the lens so it will focus closer, sometimes as close as 10mm. Before setting out to capture images of your chosen bugs, flower heads and butterflies, it’s a really good plan to discover just how close you can get using both macro and normal settings. To do this, simply take a few experimental shots in your garden on a bright day finding out (a) the closest you can get sharp images on normal setting and then (b) the minimum and maximum distances the camera takes sharp images on the macro setting. The first thing you will notice is that the camera is much more sensitive to movement at close dis32
camera’s manual and learn how to adjust the ISO (sensitivity) to a high value of 800 or more. Higher settings will help in respect of tances – it is very easy to get blur from camera shake. blurry images caused by But importantly, as well as camera shake! The second camera shake, insects and thing you may discover is small birds are always on that it is very easy to acci- the move, and even the dentally make a shadow of slightest breeze ruffles the camera over your sub- their feathers and wings. ject. Making a shadow is Note: many cameras sometimes unavoidable for ignore ISO settings when small bugs such as lady- set to ‘Auto’. In this case birds, but the reduction of use the camera set to ‘A’. light makes the camera Modern cameras can have slow down it’s shutter very high useful ISO speed and that means any ranges, but older ones will movement (of the bug, leaf suffer from picture degraor camera) shows as a blur dation at high ISO settings, on the photo. Always try to so experiment here too. look for an angle that does Another item you may not cause a shadow. Any- adjust to help increase the thing that helps speed up shutter speed is the aperthe shutter speed is good, ture of the camera. As you and adjusting the camera’s use lower f-numbers the ISO to a high value will do amount of light the camjust this. era lets in increases, and While you are experi- this too results in a higher menting, take the shutter speed. Sadly, small opportunity to read your f-numbers result in a poor
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depth of field, and this is a challenge for close-up photography, where the depth of field is already a big problem (see the image shown here). The obvious tip is to use this to advantage to blur out a distracting background. Another tip is to adjust your angle so that everything in the insect is in the same focal plane. It is important that you take great care to avoid moving the camera while pressing the shutter button, as the slightest movement of the camera after the focus is achieved will push the camera out of the shallow focus distance. Finally, as another tip, in the butterfly picture above I have ignored the idea of keeping everything in the focal plane and concentrated on having the image pin-sharp on the part of the insect that matters – the face and antenna.
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WITH BOTH THE 2nd XI and Sunday league teams making good starts to the season, and the 1st XI now turning in some solid performances after narrow defeats at the start of their campaign, July could be a make or break month for Ivybridge Cricket Club. First XI skipper Gareth Andrews will be hoping that a strong batting line-up, including big hitters like Kelvin Trent and Adam Birch, and experienced stroke-makers Andrews, Johnson and Jacobs playing alongside youngsters such as Josh Zimmerman, Harry Solomon and Toby Borrow, can start turning good starts into big scores as Ivybridge need runs on the board in order to put pressure on the opposition batsmen while the bowlers are not yet firing on all cylinders. Sri Lankan star bowler Jeewan de Silva will be hoping that the drier pitches of July will assist him in bamboozling batsmen with his prodigious turn, while Aussie-born Mike Hibberd will want the sort of form that brought him his maiden Ivybridge century earlier in the season to continue.
Filham Park has been chosen to host the Plymouth T20 Finals Day on Sunday, 8 July. The first match of a day which promises swashbuckling cricket, razzmatazz, food and fun starts at 11am when the Plate Final will be contested, with the T20 Grand Final scheduled to begin at 2.30pm. The hosts will be firing up the barbecue, serving Gribble’s burgers
Harriers selected for Devon Schools A BUSY TIME for Harriers’ track and field athletes saw two debut performances at the Devon Combined Events Championships. Samantha Harris won bronze in the U13 pentathlon, while Carie Robertson took the title in the U17W heptathlon with a new club record score of 3,476, which puts her at the top of the SW rankings. Over the Jubilee weekend, U17 Miranda Hardacre claimed silver medals in both the 200m and 300m at the Welsh T&F Championships in Cardiff, maintaining her position as 2nd in Wales. The SW League meeting on 10 June finished with a fantastic vic34
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tory for Armada, winning the match by 141 points with a total of 1285. Among many good performances, Carie Robertson set a new Division 2 record in the 300m hurdles, while Luke Honey matched his PB to take 3rd place in the U17 800m. The previous day, U23 Elliot Buckner ran a PB and club record to take 2nd place in the men’s 1,500m F race at the British Milers Club meeting in Watford. At the Devon Schools’ Championships, Sam Trigg, Carie Robertson, Miranda Hardacre and Nathan Brown all won their events and achieved selection to represent Devon at South West Schools.
and bangers throughout the day, with drinks and other refreshments, including ice creams, also on sale. ICC chairman Steve Ansell says: “We are hoping that the town will come out in force for this special day of cricket. T20’s all-action format appeals to the whole family. Each innings lasts only around an hour and the best teams can post scores of 150 runs in that time.”
Mike Tuckwell’s seconds are developing into a real force, with youngsters such as Neil Lancaster enhancing his reputation, alongside experienced campaigners such as Dan and Tommy Newman, longserving medium paceman Gareth Stuckey and the ever-reliable Chris Greenhouse. In their first full seasons, Indian born all-rounder Sijo Kopparambil and leg-spinner Martin Templar are also impressing. Youngsters Adam Huxtable, Tom Hall, George Berry, Andy Statton and brothers Rob and Luke Forward Sparkes will all be hoping to breakthrough as the season progresses. FIND OUT MORE: Adult cricket – contact Gareth (07944 978570) or Des (07984 456060). Junior cricket – Stafford (07941 247207) or Dave (07979 542155) www.ivybridgecc.co.uk
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