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IMPORTANT CONSULTATIONS BEING LAUNCHED Player of the Year - page 34

Ten Tors triumph School reports Clubs & groups ‘Duchess of Delight’ Ivybridge Timeline Community Focus

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MILL ACQUIRED BY HERITAGE PROPERTY SPECIALISTS Eclectic mixed use development planned for iconic site - P5

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GREAT CONTENT 05 Community news Stowford Mill acquired by heritage property specialists Plus: Have Your Say

Editorial deadline for our June 2014 issue is: Wednesday, 14 May

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17 What’s On Groups, clubs & regular events in Ivybridge

07 Community news Community gets behind 18 What’s On Scouts & Guides’ appeal Calendar for June Plus: Dental team unveil new practice 25 Discover Dartmoor Moorland safety, plus 09 On The Beat The ‘Duchess of Delight’ News and views from your local police 30 Sport Plus: Community news Swimmers’ incredible performances 10 Clubs & groups Reports from the town’s 33 Ten Tors triumph thriving club scene 34 Sport 13 School reports Player of the Year Master chef opens Plus: Ivybridge 10K a school’s new kitchen great success

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What would you like us to ask the developers of the Mill?

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We have some news, too. The Ivybridge magazine is now showcasing everything that is good about our town across the South Hams and in Plymouth - see page 10 details. Finally, there is a good chance that in the very near future I will be bringing a little friend with me to events and functions. We have just got a Hearing Dog puppy - called Lenny - who we have to train and socialise and I think bringing him along to the great range of events in the town will be a great experience for him.

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here are a number of consultations taking place in Ivybridge this month (page 5), and it’s vital that we take these opportunities to make sure our voices are heard on what is being proposed. The future of Ivybridge Library is currently under review by Devon County Council, who are holding a drop-in session in the Library on 12 June for people to meet senior managers and find out more about what is proposed. Two housing developments will also be consulted on this month. Hannick Homes will be presenting revised plans for the development on the east side of the town (13-20 June), while Persimmon Homes wants to build around 65 dwellings on land north of Woodlands Road, off Cornwood Road (25 June). A development which will have a big impact on the town is the £20 million regeneration of the Stowford Mill site. As we report, the site has been acquired by heritage property specialists Burrington Estates in a joint venture with Pillar Land Securities. The developers are keen to engage with the local community and have invited The Ivybridge magazine to meet them and put your questions to them – see page 5 for details.

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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF LAND AT EAST IVYBRIDGE PUBLIC EXHIBITION – 13 - 20 JUNE 2014

Hannick Homes control land immediately to the east of Ivybridge which is zoned for development in South Hams District Council's document ‘Ivybridge Site Allocations’. The land lies in the vicinity of the Park & Ride car park and extends to the south of Exeter Road to include a triangular site to the north east of the Rugby Club.

In November 2012, Hannick Homes held a public exhibition at The Watermark Centre at which proposals for the sites were displayed for public comment. Since that time, further consideration has been given to the design of a viable scheme for the land and the company’s advisors have drawn up a revised plan which it is intended will form the basis of a planning application to be submitted to SHDC. The scheme proposed will include residential (including affordable homes),

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employment, a health centre (for the relocation of the existing GP practice), public open space, a small neighbourhood retail centre and an assisted living/care facility. The principal access to the scheme would be via a new roundabout on Exeter Road.

An exhibition of material showing the proposed scheme and explaining the factors taken into account by its designers will be displayed in Ivybridge library from 13 - 20 June. Representatives of Hannick Homes and the company’s design team will be available at the exhibition from 12 noon until 9pm on Friday, 13 June, in order to explain the proposals and to answer questions. You are cordially invited to attend the exhibition and to submit any comments you wish to make.

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Ivybridge Manor Corn Mill recorded

Sir Frederick Rogers constructed racecourse at Henlake Down

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IVYBRIDGE TIMELINE | 1280 - 2013 To find out more about these dates, and all the 80 notable dates on the Timeline which spans the town’s 733 year history, pop into the library

GIRLS ARE FREE FALLING FUNDRAISERS An Ivybridge girl who suffers from a debilitating condition – and is terrified of heights – and her friend are set to plunge 15,000ft to raise money to help the search for a cure. Hannah Baldwin and Chelsie Cleal are taking part in the World Record attempt for Tandem Skydiving on Saturday, 21 June, at Dunkeswell, in East Devon, for Crohn’s and Colitis UK. The jump is on the eighth anniversary of Hannah’s diagnosis with Crohn’s disease, a life changing debilitating condition. The girls, who have been friends since they were both Brownies in Ivybridge, are raising money to go towards research to find a cure for these diseases. The girls will be taking Red Hot Ted, the local Crohn’s and Colitis UK group’s mascot, along too.

CONSULTATIONS

HAVE YOUR SAY

There are a number of important consultations this month covering new developments and the future of our Library. Make sure your voice is heard.

THE FUTURE OF IVYBRIDGE LIBRARY Thursday, 12 June – 12.30-2.30pm – Ivybridge Library

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ICONIC MILL ACQUIRED BY HERITAGE PROPERTY SPECIALISTS Stowford Mill has been acquired by Burrington Estates and joint venture partner Pillar Land Securities as part of a £20 million regeneration project. Burrington’s vision for the eight-acres site is for a design-led scheme that provides a mix of high-quality housing for all budgets, restaurant, retail and leisure opportunities, as well as formal and informal public spaces that can be enjoyed by everyone. The scheme will also mean Stowford Mill once again becomes an important contributor to the town’s economy with a key focus on the creation of employment opportunities and feeding back into the local economy. The experienced development team, headed by Bur-

ASK THE DEVELOPERS...

The Ivybridge magazine has been given the opportunity to meet the developers and put your questions to them. What would you like to see incorporated in the development? What questions would you like us to put to them? Send your questions to us, using any one of the contact methods detailed on page 3, by 6 June.

rington Estates, which specialises in sympathetically restoring historic buildings in the South West, aims to carry out the sensitive renovation of this special site taking into careful consideration the opinions of all local stakeholders to ensure the design offers the most appropriate scheme for the benefit of the wider community. Mark Edworthy, managing director of Burrington

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Estates, said: “We are very excited about working on the Stowford Mill development project. We are fully committed to investing the necessary time, money and expertise into ensuring we are able to preserve, and if possible enhance, the heritage of the site as well as providing an eclectic mixed use development.” A public consultation will begin soon, which will include an exhibition at Stowford Mill, where local residents will be able to discover more about the plans and give feedback. A website - www.stowfordmill.com - along with a Stowford Mill Facebook page, are currently being developed, with the aim of both informing and engaging with the community.

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Devon County Council is looking at ways to reduce the running costs of its medium and large libraries. It is proposing that Ivybridge Library adopts the community hub, Devon Centre approach. Alongside the library, Devon Centres offer a range of other community-based services – such as adult learning, services for adults with learning disabilities, work hubs, and services from the community and voluntary sector – which reflect the needs of that community. The drop-in session on 12 June is your chance to meet senior managers from Devon Libraries and find out more about the proposed changes. î Full details of the proposals can be viewed at http://new.devon.gov.uk/libraryreview/ The consultation runs until 17 July, 2014.

DEVELOPMENT AT EAST IVYBRIDGE 13-20 June – Ivybridge Library

Hannick Homes will be presenting its revised plan for the development of land on the east side of Ivybridge, in the vicinity of the park & ride car park. The scheme proposed will include residential, employment, a health centre, public open space, a small neighbourhood retail centre and an assisted living/care facility. Representatives of Hannick Homes and the company’s design team will be available at the exhibition from noon until 9pm on Friday, 13 June, in order to explain the proposals and to answer questions. See the advert opposite for more details.

DEVELOPMENT ON LAND NORTH OF WOODLANDS ROAD Wednesday, 25 June – 3-8pm – The Watermark

Persimmon Homes are proposing a development of around 65 dwellings on land north of Woodlands Road, off Cornwood Road. The proposals would see the provision of a range of new homes, together with areas of public open space. In order to understand the views of the local community, representatives will be present to discuss the proposals. The information will be displayed for a further week in the Library following the event. See the advert opposite for more details. June 2014 The Ivybridge magazine

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IVYBRIDGE STREET NAMES – THE STORY BEHIND THEM

TRINNAMAN CLOSE

This road was reference to the legend of John Trinnaman. He was a butler at Stowford House in the 14th or 15th century and met his death in a deep pool in Longtimber Woods. The pool in the River Erme is still known as Trinnaman ‘s pool and the legend lives on. Information compiled by, and reproduced with kind permission of, Elizabeth Silsbury

DENTAL TEAM UNVEIL SPARKLING NEW PRACTICE doors opened on 6 May, and she did the honours of cutting a ribbon (left) to mark the occasion. Susan was also presented with a bottle of champagne by John Gittins to acknowledge the milestone. The practice was officially opened by mayor Karen Pringle, at an open day on 17 May, which gave patients and local residents the opportunity to tour the new facilities.

The 3rd Ivybridge Scouts junk band

COMMUNITY RALLIES FOR SCOUTS AND GUIDES’ APPEAL The community has sprung into action to support the town’s Scouts and Guides’ appeal to raise £55,000 for essential repairs and maintenance to the Victoria Hall. The Rotary Club of Ivybridge will be donating all proceeds from their annual duck race on Saturday, 21 June (see page 21), to the appeal. Ducks cost just £1 and the Scouts and Guides will be around town in the weeks leading up to the race selling them. A duck costs just £1 and as well as supporting such a worthwhile local cause, you have the chance to win cash prizes. Representatives of Ivybridge Scouts & Guides attended May’s council

meeting to thank the mayor, cllr Karen Pringle, for nominating the 1st & 3rd Ivybridge Scouts and Guides as her charity for 2014-15. The 3rd Ivybridge Scouts junk band entertained councillors with a specially written version of the Queen classic We Will Rock You, which encompasses the Scout ethos, to become We Will Help You, performed on their handmade instruments. Also in June, the Scouts and Guides are holding a cake sale outside the Coop in Glanvilles Mill on Saturday, 28 June, from 9.30am. Other initiatives planned for the appeal include a clothes appeal, when collection bags will be deliv-

THE HUB IS BEING RECREATED The Home from Home Community Hub is being ‘re-created’. The make-over will include new children’s workshops, crafty cafe coffee mornings, accessible art workshops for disabled, holiday and after school activities,

as well as seeing the return of some old favourites. People are being encourage to pop in and give their views on what should take place. Alternatively, see the Hub’s Facebook page or contact Jo or Cluna on 07863 105564.

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ered around the town for people to fill with unwanted clothes, bedding, soft toys, shoes, hats, belts and handbags. If you are thinking of taking part in any local runs, such as the Ermington Fun Run on 12 July, perhaps you’d like to raise money for the appeal too. Contact mikehart.hart@btinternet.com for a Scouts and Guides of Ivybridge sponsor form.

The dental team at Highland 7 Day Dental Care have unveiled their sparkling new practice. The premises on Cornwood Road offers comfortable and spacious patient facilities, has five state-ofthe-art surgeries and will allow the team to expand the services they offer. Susan Tew was the first patient of the day when the

Mayor Karen Pringle and John Gittins

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D-DAY REMEMBERED To mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings on 6 June, the Friends of MacAndrews field are holding a Dedication and Blessing of the Bedford Boys Memorial Bench and Tree in the field at 11am. All are welcome to attend.

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CUBS TAKE ON ACTIVITY CHALLENGES A pack of Cubs from Ivybridge enjoyed a funpacked activity weekend at the beginning of May. Forty-two young people from 1st Ivybridge Cubs went to the PGL Centre at Weymouth, and took part in activities designed to

challenge them to attempt new and daring activities. The youngsters had the chance to try canoeing, climbing, fencing, zip wire and dragon boat racing! A big hit was aeroball, a cross between basket ball and trampolining.

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Beat with PC TAMSYN DINGLEY & PCSO DI SUMMERS

“You’ve broken the law. I did not write the law, but I will enforce it” Final staff member... Daisy. Although not technically our cat, as she does have owners, Daisy is a regular sight in the Station and also in and around the village.

Ivybridge station update The investigation of crime across the force area is managed at many different levels and by a

ROAD POLICING THEME: DRIVER DISTRACTION

Ivybridge Police are reminding people to concentrate fully whilst driving and not be distracted by using mobile technology. Driver Distraction, using devices such as mobile phones, sat navs and tablets, is one of the four main causes of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. Local officers have issued 11 tickets for drivers using their mobile phones whilst driving. and ICC suffered serious water damage inside when taps were left on. Cars in Greenfield Drive had graffiti and scratches. The Co-op in Glanvilles Mill suffered anti-social behaviour by young people in the evening. Victoria Park had graffiti of phallic symbols and obscene language on the *Operation Treacle* trees, and Filham Park This is the recording of anti-social behaviour in the allotments had pallets taken and burnt. town and each week the McAndrews Field notice PCSOs provide updates. Recent incidents have been boards suffered burns and signs destroyed. Erme School had criminal Filham Park allotments has damage of graffiti, had damage to allotments, Stowford School had pallets taken and burnt. young people on the roof variety of different departments. Without doubt the largest of these is the general duties CID within the Local Policing Areas and we now have four Detective Constables based at Ivybridge Station who will take on our more serious crimes.

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

GET SET FOR ACTIVE IVYBRIDGE WEEKEND A festival of sporting and cultural activities suitable for all the family is coming to Ivybridge this summer. Active Ivybridge starts with the popular Erme Valley Harriers’ relays on the Friday evening, followed by the Lions Club Funday on the Saturday, where there will be family entertainment throughout day. The Ivybridge Big Event, taking place in the centre of Ivybridge, is the weekend’s finale on the Sun-

day. The event is a sporting showcase and will promote many of the local groups, clubs and organisations in the area... and it’s completely free. Active Ivybridge runs from Friday 4, to Sunday 6 July.

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COMMUNITY MARKET CLOSES Ivybridge Community Market has closed after two years. The market was run entirely by volunteers, who have reluctantly decided that the

time demanded by the market impacted their ability to put their energies into other community initiatives they are interested in.

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SKYDIVING SYLVIA’S CASH FOR SAFER STREETS

Sylvia presents a cheque for £300 to the Street Pastors

A daredevil town councillor has plunged 15,000ft to raise money for Ivybridge Street Pastors. Sylvia Rutley made the “petrifying yet thrilling” skydive to support the group, which has been credited with helping reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour in the town centre at the weekend.

“It’s a fantastic addition to our funding,” said David Bithell, treasurer of the Street Pastors. “We don’t have a regular income, so donations really help us. “We are very grateful to Sylvia for her courageous act, and the money raised will help us continue with the work we do for the benefit of the community.”

SERVICES AT SALVATION ARMY SHOP SET TO EXPAND

FOOD FESTIVAL AT FUNDAY A food festival is set to be a popular addition to one of the town’s biggest summer events. The Lions Club Funday is expanding to offer even more attractions and fun for all the family. As well as live music and entertainment, lots of local stalls and funfair rides, a new food fair will have delights to temp your tastebuds. The Funday is on 5 July at Ivybridge Rugby Club. It starts at noon, with nonstop entertainment until 10pm. Entry is £2 for adults and £1 for kids. Family discounts are also available. All profits go to charities in and around Ivybridge. î ivybridgefunday.co.uk

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After the successful opening of its shop in the town, the Salvation Army is looking to develop the services it offers at the Glanvilles Mill premises. The shop, which opened in March, has enjoyed an encouraging start and the next phase is to develop it as a Salvation Army contact point, where the community can access information and resources about its work.

They are looking for volunteers to work in the shop. If you would like to help and can spare a couple of hours, a half day, or more, call into the shop and speak to the supervisor. If you would like to donate items to the Salvation Army, these can be dropped off at the shop. The shop is open Monday -Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-2pm. î ivybridgesalvationarmy.com

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Open meeting The June general meeting of Ivybridge U3A will be held in The Watermark on Monday, 16 June, at 2pm. The meeting is a special Open Meeting, with members invited to bring along a friend who might wish to learn more about U3A and perhaps join one or more of the group activities available. There will be a short talk by Michael Bailey entitled 'A Brief History of a Sporting Adventure', which will be followed by a chance to chat to many of the group leaders and other members and discover what is available.

Making use of bits and pieces The successful distribution of floral sprays on National Flower Arranging Day ( 3 May), which helped to publicise the club, was reported on by club chairman, Janet Weston, when she welcomed members and visitors to the May meeting of Ivybridge Flower Club. Over 100 sprays were given to members of the public and the initiative was reported on in the local press. New area demonstrator Christine Harrington, from Rilla Mill, Cornwall, delighted members with her arrangements, entitled “What can we do with that?”, using containers made from bits and pieces people usually throw away. Her designs made use of a hessian covered cardboard box, trellis made from bits of string covered bamboo, wool covered wire, a block of insulation material covered in material to represent a gift box and a hanging basket encircled with dried copper beech buds. Christine’s expertise and imagination ensured that it was a most entertaining evening for all concerned. This month’s meeting, on 11 June, is an inhouse workshop – details from Janet Weston (01752 894643). Tickets will also be on sale for the garden meeting on 24 June at Lower Tor Mill, Kingston, the home of the club president. Ivybridge Flower Club meets at The Watermark at 7.30pm on the second Tuesday of the month. Visitors are very welcome. FIND OUT MORE: Details available from Janet Weston – 01752 894643

Latest news from The Watermark

This month, The Watermark plays host to two top and completely different comic acts. On Sunday, 8 June, Canadian stand-up comedian Craig Campbell, who now lives in Devon, rounds off his nationwide tour in Ivybridge. Craig is a formidable stand-up and one of the most charismatic and

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Christmas in June !!??

It’s never too early to get into the festive spirit and The Watermark team are now taking bookings for their famous Christmas parties. The date has now been released for the shared Christmas Party for Saturday, 13th December. Those who have attended on previous years will know this is a fabulous and fun event including a hot fork buffet, disco and entertainment. There are also a few evenings and lunch dates still available for private parties from 20-120 guests. Buffets or formal dinners, themed evenings and menus available. Father Christmas by prior arrangement. If you live or work in Ivybridge what better place to come to celebrate with friends, family and colleagues? To book your party, please contact Babs Davey on 01752 892220.

inventive performers around. He has made appearances on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard’s Good News and Dave’s One Night Stand as well as his own show in Canada. On 28th June, Richard Digance, a BAFTA nominated entertainer, appears. He is also a Gold Award

recipient from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters and is listed in the Virgin Anthology of Music as an influential writer of comedic songs. After a very successful previous appearance at the venue, he makes a welcome return to Ivybridge for a night of musical comedy.

Lions’ Funday

On a final note, please come along and see us at the Lions event on 5th July at Ivybridge Rugby Club, where we will have a family arts workshop. We hope that this will provide all residents with the opportunity to speak to us about the future developments and services in the town. May I wish you all an enjoyable summer. CONTACT THE TOWN COUNCIL

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WHAT’S ON: GROUPS, CLUBS AND REGULAR EVENTS IN IVYBRIDGE MONDAY

Citizens Advice Bureau 10am-noon (exc Bank Hols). The Watermark. Drop in / 08444 111 444. St John’s Craft Group 7.30-9.30pm. Waterside House, Keaton Road. U3A monthly meeting 3rd Monday. The Watermark, 2-4pm. 01752 893017. Erme WI 3rd Monday. Waterside House, 7.30pm. 01752 895875. Slimming World 5.30pm & 7.30pm. Chapel Place. Pop in or 07930 473542. Arts & Crafts 1.30pm, St John’s Evangelical Church. Contact Ian Macgregor 01752 898612. M@xs Book Dreamers 1st Monday. 4-5pm. Ivybridge Library. 01752 893140. 1st Ivybridge Cubs 6.30-8pm. Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 8½-10½ years. 3rd Ivybridge Scout Group 6pm. Scout Hut, Leonards Road. 3rd Ivybridge Brownies 6.15-7.30pm. 01752 895848. Bridge Sea Angling Club 8pm. Last Monday. The Exchange. Adult Reading Group 1st Monday. 7.15pm. Ivybridge Library. 01752 893140. Air Cadets 7.30-9.30pm. Contact the Joint Cadet Centre, Filham Park or 01752 895173. Abbeyfield Coffee Morning 1st Monday. 10.30am-12noon. 01752 691567. Exercise On Referral Tone Leisure - weekly Stop Smoking Clinic 2-5pm, The Watermark. Call 01884 836024 for an appointment. Hatha Yoga. 7-9pm. St John’s Church Hall. Join any time, just drop in. Contact 01548 550612.

TUESDAY

Ivybridge Arts and Crafts 1.30-4.30pm. Scout hut, Blachford Rd. 01752 897024/01752 344096. Breeze, British Cycling bike rides for women 10am. Inermediate level. 07964 124896. Ivybridge & District Camera Club 1st, 2nd & 4th Tues. 7.30pm. Bittaford Village Hall. 01752 691260. Walk & Talk Level 1 walks. 10am. Start & finish at Leisure Centre. 45mins-1 hour. 01822 813571. Coffee morning 10am-12noon. Methodist Church. Ivybridge Flower Club 2nd Tuesday. 7.30pm, The Watermark. 01752 248534. Youth Club Inters, 11-13 years, 3.45-5.45pm; Seniors, 13-19 years, 7-9pm. The Youth Venue.. 1st Ivybridge Cub Scouts 6.30-8pm. Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 8½-10½. 1st Ivybridge Explorer Scouts 8.15-9.45pm. Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 14½-18. Beading Group 7.30-9.30pm. 2nd Tuesday. Scout Hut Parent & Toddler Group 10am. St John’s Evangelical Church. 01752 898612. Slimming World 9.30am, 11.30am & 5.30pm. Chapel Place. Pop in or 07930 473542. Ivybridge WI 1st Tuesday. 2.30pm. Methodist Church. 01752 691864. NCT Ivy Bumps and Babies 10-11.30am. Evangelical Baptist Church. 01752 690799. NCT Ivy Tots 10-11.30am. Evangelical Baptist Church, Exeter Road. 01752 690799. Ivybridge Judo Club Juniors (8-13) 7.15-8.15pm. Seniors (14+) 8.15-9.45pm. St John’s Hall. Ivybridge Community Choir 7.30-9.15pm. Ivybridge Library. 01626 870107. Ivybridge Short Mat Bowls Club 7-9.15pm. Ivybridge Community College. 01752 402658. Erme Valley Harriers Seniors training 6pm. Meet lkeisure centre (also Fridays) Ivybridge Flower Club 2nd Tuesday. 7.30pm. The Watermark. The Ivybridge Link social network for adults with learning difficulties 5.30-8.30pm. The Exchange. facebook.com/theivybridgemagazine

WEDNESDAY

Tai Chi Class 9.30-11am. 3rd Scout Hut. 07972 846443 or john.h@email.com Breeze, British Cycling bike rides for women 10am. Beginners level. 07964 124896. Memory Reading Group 10.30am-12noon. Ivybridge Library. Bettys Memory Café Every other Thursday. 24pm. The Sportsman’s Inn. 01752 893952. Baby & Toddler Group 1.30-3pm (term time only) St John’s Hall, Blachford Rd. 01752 896310. Ivybridge Theatre Company 7.30pm. Chapel Place. 01752 893308. Ivybridge Community Association Toy Box 9.30-11.30am (term time only). Chapel Place. Royal British Legion 2nd Wednesday. 7.30pm for 8pm. The Sportsman’s Inn. 01752 690647. Bingo 2pm. Abbeyfield House, Trehill Road. £1 per game inc tea & biscuits. Ivybridge Trefoil Guild 1st Wednesday. 10am12noon. Evangelical Baptist Church. 01752 892587. 50+ Badminton 12.30pm, Leisure Centre. Contact 01752 896999 French and Italian classes 1.30-4.30pm. Chapel Place. Drop in or contact 07964 124896. Erme Valley Harriers beginners/improvers 5.30-6.30pm. Community Sport reception, ICC. Blossom Ivybridge Breast Cancer Self-Help and Support Group 2nd Wednesday. 7.309.30pm. Chapel Place. 07972 792878. Social Reading Group 2nd and 4th Wednesday. 10am. St John’s Church. 1st Ivybridge Scouts 7.30-9.30pm. Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 10½-14½. 07846 460109. Foodbank & Cafe 1-3pm. Methodist Church. Open To all. 07706 457336 / 07706 457337. Stroke Support Group 1st & 4th Wednesday. 24pm. Ivybridge Library. 01752 893140. Devon Senior Voice 3rd Wednesday. 10am12noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. 01752 894083. Ivybridge Table Tennis Club Studio 2, ICC. Juniors 6.30-8pm, Open 8-9.30pm. 07712 896185. Wednesday Night Church @ St John The Evangelist 7.30pm. Crochet Club 7-9pm. The Hub, Glanvilles Mill. £3.50 per session, includes tea and cake. U3A Computer Group Every other week. 23.30pm. The IT Suite, The Watermark. Italian Classes-Intermediate Level. 1.30-3pm. Chapel Place. Drop in or 07964 124896. Erme Valley Ladies’ Group 1030am. 2nd Wednesday. Waterside House. Ivybridge Bowls Club 6.30pm. Bowls Club at Bridge Park. 01752 892858. Ivybridge Rotary Club 6.15pm. Henlake Suite, The Watermark. 01752 893245. Belly Dancing Classes 8-9pm. ICC. 07971 847694.

THURSDAY

Walk & Talk Level 2/3. 10am. Start & finish at Ivybridge Leisure Centre. 1-2hrs. 01822 813571. Ivybridge Garden Ass 4th Thurs (exc Aug & Dec). 7.45pm. Methodist Church Hall. 01752 894867. The Wright Group Coffee Morning 10.30am12pm. The Sportsman’s Inn. Everyone welcome. Exercise On Referral Tone Leisure - weekly Adult Reading Group 3rd Thursday. 6-7pm. Ivybridge Library. Contact 01752 893140. Lions Club of Ivybridge 2nd and 4th Thursday. 7.30pm. The Watermark. 01752 698602. Ivybridge Youth Venue Project Night 7-9pm. Ages 13-19. Contact 01752 893040. Tai Chi Class 7.30-9pm. 3rd Scout Hut. 07972 846443 or john.h@email.com Baby Bounce and Rhyme 10.30am -10.50am. Ivybridge Library. For under 3s and their carers. Knit and Natter 2.30-4.30pm. Ivybridge Library.

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Action On Hearing Loss Clinic Every 2nd Thursday. 2-4pm. Ivybridge Library. 01752 893140. Credit Union 9.30am-12noon. Ivybridge Library. Ivybridge Visually Impaired Club 2pm. 1st & 3rd Thursdays. Waterside. 01752 896915. 3rd Ivybridge Beavers 6.15pm. Scout Hut, Leonards Road. 01752 691366. Messy fun for pre school children 2-3.15pm. Scout Hut, Leonards Road. 1st Ivybridge Brownies 5.30-7pm. 01752 897020. 1st Ivybridge Guides 6.30-8.30pm. Victoria Hall, Blachford Road. 01752 897020. Erme Valley Harriers junior training U11s 5.45-7pm, Over 11s 7-8pm. ICC. Street Games & Project Night 13-19 year olds. 01752 893040.

FRIDAY

Ivybridge Country Market 8.30–11.30am. Scout Hut, Leonards Road (by leisure centre). Youth Leisure Night @ Ivybridge Leisure Centre 7.30-9.30pm. Ages 13-19. 1st Ivybridge Beaver Scouts 6-7.20pm. Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 6-8. 01752 893277 1st Ivybridge Scouts 7.30-9.30pm. Scout Hut, Victoria Park. Ages 10½-14½. 07846 460109. Ivybridge Work Club 10am-12noon. The Watermark. 01752 893140 / 01752 892220. Free Friday @ Ivybridge Library 10-4pm. Careers Advice for Adults The Watermark. Call 01752 892220 for details and to book. Over 50’s Social Group 2nd & 4th Friday. 10am12noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. 07598 781155. The Ivybridge Crafters 10.30am-12noon, Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill. Bosom Buddies 3.30-5pm, Community Hub, Glanvilles Mill. Open group for mums. Stairways Club 9.30am-12.30pm. Victoria Hall, Blachford Road. 01752 691648 or alaity9@gmail.com South Hams Lifestyles 1-3pm. Scout Hut, Leonards Road. 01803 849229. Air Cadets 7.30-9.30pm. Contact the Joint Cadet Centre, Filham Park or 01752 895173. Abstract Painting Workshops 10am to noon. Erme Lodge, Western Rd. 0776 040 1477. Open House Café 8-10pm. Methodist Church. 01752 691847. Coffee morning 10am. Evangelical Baptist Church. 3rd Ivybridge Cubs 6.15pm. Scout Hut, Leonards Road. 01752 691366. 3rd Ivybridge Scouts 8pm. Scout Hut, Leonards Road. 01752 896258.

SATURDAY

Early Years Story Time 11.30-11.45am. Ivybridge Library. Seamoor Children’s Centre Dads’ Group Last Sat. 10-11.30am. Call 01752 896356 for venue. Wesley’s Coffee House Methodist Church, Fore Street. 10am-noon. Homemade cakes, variety of coffees. Farmers’ Market 4th Saturday of every month, Glanvilles Mill, 9am till 1pm Mass at St Austin’s Priory 6pm

SUNDAY

Stagecoach Theatre School 9am-12.30pm. The Watermark. Details: 08005 875760. Mass at St Austin’s Priory 10.30am Methodist Church Family worship with activities for young people. 10.30am. Varied worship 6.30pm. Junior Fitness Session 10am–noon. ICC gym. For young people in school years 8-11. £2 pp. Freedom Football School. From 9.45am onwards. ICC. 07859 822605 or 07812 007981.

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WHAT’S ON IN JUNE CALENDAR Art Exhibition The Atrium Gallery, 1st floor, The Watermark. Throughout June. The work of photographers from local charity Blossom (Ivybridge Breast Cancer Self-Help & Support Group). Entitled ‘A Special Place To Be’. Mon to Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm. Admission free.

SUNDAy 1st

Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am5pm. 01752 691749/ www.lukesland.co.uk MacAndrews Field Big Lunch Noon. RAF Harrowbeer Interest Society, Prince Rock Dog Agility, RM Mini Assault Course, Children’s Games. Bring a plate of food to share. Fundraising for Help For Heroes & Royal British Legion.

MoNDAy 2nd

Make A Noise in Libraries Fortnight (for adults) 2-3pm (10-11am Sat). The Library. Come and listen to an excerpt from a story. Town Council meeting 7pm The Watermark. Fitsteps Dance Fitness Class 6-7pm. The Watermark. 07984 695286 / info@fitsteps.co.uk

TUESDAy 3rd

Flower Arranging & Buffet Lunch In aid of Arthritis Research UK. Noon at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Tickets £7.50 available from 01752 698703 or 01364 72561. WEDNESDAy 4th

SATURDAy 7th

Car Boot Sale 10am- 2pm. Countryman’s Choice. 01752 338226/07855 586971, no texts.

Summer Fair & Dog Show 10am-4pm. Donkey Centre, Filham Park. Join the Donkey Centre for its biggest annual fundraising event! Lots to do all day including stalls, games, barbecue, inflatables, puppet shows and much more! Demonstrations from various groups/clubs. Fun dog show and ‘havea-go’ dog agility ring. Free entry and parking. Details: 01752 690200.

Ivybridge Outdoor Plant Fair 10am-4pm. Specialist West Country plant nurseries selling unusual and popular plants organised by Plant Heritage. Next to Endsleigh Garden Centre. Contact Tim Ellis on Tel. 01566 86641 / www.plantheritagedevon.org.uk

SUNDAy 8th

Car Boot Sale. 10am-2pm. Countrymans Choice. 01752 338226/07855 586971. No texts. Lukesland Charity Garden Opening and Plant Sale in aid of St Luke’s Hospice. 11am5pm. Normal entry applies. Details www.lukesland.co.uk / 01752 691749

Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am5pm. 01752 691749/ www.lukesland.co.uk Film @ The Watermark - The Lunchbox [PG] 2pm & 7.30pm. See film listings – p.21 Film @ The Watermark - Walking with Dinosaurs [U] 5pm. See film listings – p.21

THURSDAy 5th

Film @ The Watermark - Anchorman 2 [15] 7.30pm. See film guide - p.21

FRIDAy 6th

‘PLANT A HANGING BASKET’ SPECIAL MARKET Due to popular demand, Ivybridge Country Market is holding another of its special ‘Plant a Hanging Basket’ markets. All you have to do is take along your basket and liner, and market members will do the rest, filling it with organic compost and plants. A standard size basket, about 12”, will cost £8. Larger baskets can be planted at additional cost. There will also be ready-planted 14” baskets for sale at £12, plus lots of other plants suitable for your garden will be available on the day. Ivybridge Country Market is held every Friday in the Scout Hut by the leisure centre between 8.30-11.30am. CV writing course 5 weeks. SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Creche. Free if you meet certain criteria. Details: 01752 896356. Film @ The Watermark - Anchorman 2 [15] 7.30pm. See film guide - p.21 18

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Comedy @ The Watermark - Craig Campbell. Doors open 7pm to start for 8pm.

MoNDAy 9th

Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee meeting 6pm. Town Hall Fitsteps Dance Fitness Class 6-7pm. The Watermark. 07984 695286 / info@fitsteps.co.uk

TUESDAy 10th

Next Steps 10am-1pm. Ivybridge Library. Informal support group for parents and carers of young adults who have ongoing special or additional needs. Contact Jan on 07742609968. Ivybridge Summer Concert 7pm, Methodist Church. In aid of the Children’s Hospice South West - see page 16.

WEDNESDAy 11th

Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am5pm. 01752 691749/ www.lukesland.co.uk Blossom Meeting. 7.30pm. Breast cancer selfhelp and support group. Call 07972 792878 for more information. Film @ The Watermark - Calvary [15] 2pm & 7.30pm. See film guide - p.21.

Ivybridge Summer Concert 7pm, Methodist Church. In aid of the Children’s Hospice South West - see page 16.

THURSDAy 12th

Library consultation drop-in event 12.302.30pm. Meet senior Devon Libraries managers to find out about proposed changes at Ivybridge Library. See page 5. Guided tour of inside Lukesland House by the owners 2.30pm. Although a family home, Lukesland has many fascinating architectural features, from vaulted and hammerbeam ceilings to a huge stained glass window and a high tower room with spectacular views over the gardens. Places must be pre-booked through www.invitationtoview.co.uk or 01206 573948. Family Legal Surgery 11am-1pm. Library. Free advice from Wolferstans Solicitors. No appointment necessary. Action On Hearing Loss Clinic 2-4pm. The Library. Working with Derriford Audiology. Advice on hearing queries will be offered where possible. Lone Parents group 1-2.30pm. A new group for lone parents with under 5s. SeaMoor Children’s centre. 01752 896356. Film @ The Watermark - Calvary [15] 7.30pm. See film guide - p.21.

FRIDAy 13th

Hannick Homes exhibition Noon-9pm. The Library. Meet representatives to discuss proposed development on east side of Ivybridge. See page 5. Gary Streeter Advice Surgery Town Hall. Appointments only - call 01752 335666. The Friends of the Erme Primary School Fashion Show and Sale Doors 7pm / 7.30pm start. Amazing opportunity to buy high street fashion & accessories with up to 70% off. Ladies and childrens’ wear. Styles to suit all ages. Buy on the night, cash and cheques accepted. Great raffle too - prizes include £50 Boden gift voucher, Friary Mill Gateau gift voucher, Jazz Interiors cake stand and cheese board, leisure centre passes, Watermark cinema vouchers and many many more. £5 per ticket includes a glass of wine or soft drink. Tickets from The Erme Primary School, Station Road. 07980 116104.

SATURDAy 14th

Picnic in the Gardens 2pm. Abbeyfield, Trehill Road. Bring your own rug/ deck chair, food will be provided for a small charge. For details contact Sandra or Michelle on 01752 691567.

SUNDAy 15th

Father’s Day

Father’s Day Fry-up 10am-1pm Donkey Centre, Filham Park. Treat your Dad to a special day out. Enjoy a delicious breakfast (lighter choices and vegetarian option available) and meet the gorgeous donkeys. Entry is free, and breakfast will be priced per size/item ordered. Booking essential - 01752 690200.

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CALENDAR Car Boot Sale. 10am-2pm. Countrymans Choice. 01752 338226/07855 586971. No texts. Lukesland Gardens Spring Opening 11am5pm. 01752 691749/ www.lukesland.co.uk

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MoNdAy 16th

U3A Monthly General Meeting 2-4pm. The Watermark. See page 10. Council Parks & Open Spaces Committee meeting 7pm. Town Hall. Fitsteps Dance Fitness Class 6-7pm. The Watermark. 07984 695286 / info@fitsteps.co.uk

TueSdAy 17th

Let’s Talk More 10-11am. New group for children under 5 with speech and language difficulties. SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Call to arrange initial assessment. 01752 896356. Free legal surgery 10.30am-12.30pm. The Library. With Richardsons Legal Services. Bingo @ The Watermark 7.15pm. £4 for 10 games plus £1 for a flyer. Raffle tickets on sale, plus refreshments. Mix of cash and other prizes. No under 18s can play. Run by volunteers in aid of the 2014 WW1 commemorations.

WedNeSdAy 18th

One-day pencil and watercolour workshop 10am- 4pm. Town Hall. £40. 01752 893852. Devon Senior Voice General Meeting Ivybridge Branch 10am-noon. The Sportsman’s Inn. Film @ The Watermark - The Love Punch [12A] 2pm & 7.30pm. See film guide - p.21.

THuRSdAy 19th

Ivybridge Country Market is holding another of its special ‘Plant a Hanging Basket’ markets - see Friday 6th

fRIdAy 20th

Ivybridge Business Breakfast Meeting 8.3010am. The Watermark. £8 inc breakfast and guest speaker. Book to avoid disappointment by contacting Libby.Shore@swlaw.co.uk Meet the Professionals 10.30am-12.30pm. The Library. Film @ The Watermark - The Love Punch [12A] 7.30pm. See film guide - p.21.

SATuRdAy 21st

Adult Writers’ Group 10am-noon. Ivybridge Library. £2 per session. Applications from Library counter. 01752 893140.

Friends of Ivybridge Library AGM 7-8pm. The Library. All welcome. Film @ The Watermark - The Love Punch [12A] 7.30pm. See film guide - p.21.

10am: Ivybridge Bridge Ceremony supported by the Rotary Club of Ivybridge A re-enactment by local primary school children of the Battle of the Bridge between the parishes of Ivybridge and Ermington, which saw a forfeit of a ream of paper, a duck and a red rose being paid to Ermington villagers to allow Ivybridge residents to cross the Ivy Bridge. Also gate dressing. 11am: Ivybridge Duck Race run by the Rotary Club of Ivybridge The annual Ivybridge Duck Race celebrates its 8th birthday this year. Ducks, again just £1 each, go on sale on 7 June outside the Co-Op in Glanvilles Mill. After the success of last year’s inaugural Corporate Duck Race, local businesses are again being invited to sponsor this event for £25 for the super-sized ducks and the chance to win great prizes, while supporting local charities. This year all proceeds from the Duck Race will go to the Scouts and Guides of Ivybridge for essential repairs to Victoria Hall. SuNdAy 22nd

Car Boot Sale. 10am-2pm. Countrymans Choice. 01752 338226/07855 586971. No texts.

MoNdAy 23rd

Fab fashion at Erme School - see Friday, 13th facebook.com/theivybridgemagazine

Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee meeting 6pm. Town Hall Council Policy & Resources Committee meeting 7pm. Town Hall. twitter.com/ivybridgemag

Box office – (01752) 892220 ivybridgewatermark.co.uk Tickets £6 / £5 concs (unless otherwise stated) THE LUNCHBOX Wed 4 Jun 2pm & 7.30pm A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system connects a young housewife to an older man in the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. 104 mins [PG] WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Wed 4 Jun 5pm See what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the earth, in a story where an underdog dino triumphs to become a hero for the ages. ANCHORMAN 2 Thu 5 & fri 6 Jun 7.30pm. With the 70s behind him, San diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New york's first 24-hour news channel by storm. Will ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd 119 mins [15] CALVARY Wed 11 Jun 2pm & 7.30pm & Thu 12 Jun 7.30pm. After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him. Starring Brendan Gleeson and Chris o’dowd 100 mins [15] THE LOVE PUNCH Wed 18 Jun 2pm & 7.30pm, Thu 19 & fri 20 Jun 7.30pm. A divorced couple scheme to recover the retirement money that was stolen from them. Starring emma Thompson, Pierce Brosnan 94 mins [12A] TRACKS Wed 25 Jun 2pm & Thu 26 Jun 7.30pm. A young woman goes on a 1,700 mile trek across the deserts of West Australia with her four camels and faithful dog. 112 mins [12A] WINTER’S TALE Wed 25 & fri 27 Jun 7.30pm. A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her. Starring Colin farrell, Jessica Brown findlay, Russell Crowe 118 mins [12A]

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WHAT’S ON IN JUNE CALENDAR TUESDAy 24th

Let’s Talk More 10-11am. New group for children under 5 with speech and language difficulties. SeaMoor Children’s Centre. Call to arrange initial assessment. 01752 896356. Jazz in the Garden at Lukesland Gardens 6-9pm. With the Jazz and Soul and Funk band of Ivybridge Community College and the South Devon Big Band. Tickets (£8/£6) must be booked in advance from Lukesland ( 01752 691749) or ICC (01752 691000). All proceeds to the New Destiny Trust, working with slum children in Brazil. Tea room and bar open or bring your own picnic.

WEDNESDAy 25th

Gardening talk: Fight The Good Fight 11am-noon - Restaurant Terrace Room, Endsleigh Garden Centre. Battling pests, diseases and disorders - plants manager Simon Nicholls will be explaining how to avoid, deal with & rid your garden of unwanted visitors! Free refreshments provided. 10% Off plants voucher to every attendee. Stroke Support Group 2-4pm. Henlake SUite, The Watermark.. Persimmon Homes exhibition 3-8pm. The Library. Meet representatives to discuss proposed development on west side of Ivybridge. See page 5. Film @ The Watermark - Tracks [12A] 2pm. See film guide - p.21. Film @ The Watermark - Winter’s Tale [12A] 7.30pm. See film guide - p.21.

THURSDAy 26th

Family Legal Surgery 11am- 1pm. Library. Free advice from Wolferstans Solicitors. No appointment necessary. Film @ The Watermark - Tracks [12A] 7.30pm. See film guide - p.21.

FRIDAy 27th

Gary Streeter Advice Surgery Town Hall. Appointments only - 01752 335666. Film @ The Watermark - Winter’s Tale [12A] 7.30pm. See film guide - p.21.

Wine Club 6.30-8.30pm(-ish). Ivybridge Library. £8.50 including raffle entry for bottle of wine. Suitable for anyone who enjoys a decent glass of wine without the same indepth and seriousness of other wine clubs. Glass of sparkling wine on arrival and tasting of three whites and three reds, with nibbles. Limited spaces available, so please email or ring Lori Lee on info@lorileeart.co.uk / 01752894577 SATURDAy 28th

Craft Fair 11am-4pm. Terrace Room, Endsleigh Garden Centre. Free Admission and Parking. 22

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The traditional Bridge Ceremony - see June 21st

WORKSHOPS IN JUNE AT

Monday 2nd: 2-4pm U3A Art and Crafts Open to everyone – including quilting, patchwork etc. Cost £2. Details: June Clements 01752 894506 / junyclem@gmail.com Monday 23rd: 10am-noon Sewing for beginners with Anne Cormack. Cost £8. Details & bookings: contact Anne - 01752 691668. Tuesdays: 2-4.30pm Ivybridge Art & Craft Society Details: contact Gerry - 01752 690176. Tuesdays: 7-9pm Crochet with Di Stewart – All welcome, from beginners. Cost: £8. Details & bookings: 01752 311433. Wednesday 4th: 11am-12.30pm Quilling and card making with Christine and Beryl. Details: 01752 690605 Wednesdays: 7-9pm Craft Night with Michelle and Claire. Various crafts including rag rugging in an informal setting. Cost: £8. See Creative Connections Ivybridge Facebook page for details or 01752 690605. Thursday 5th: 9.30am-5pm Emergency First Aid at Work One-day course. Details & bookings: contact instructor Lesley McGhie 07801 491183 / Firstaid@mcg.gh.com Fridays: Noon-2.30pm Free Knitting Surgery with Margaret from the Wool Shop, who will do her best to sort out your knitting problems. Details: contact True Designs Tel: 01752 896300.

Jazz in the Garden at Lukesland - see Tuesday 24th Reptile Weekend From 11am. Endsleigh Garden Centre. Enjoy hands-on sessions throughout the day, where you will be able to handle these curious creatures. Learn about their care and native habitats. Farmers Market 9am-1pm. Glanvilles Mill. Live Music/Comedy @ The Watermark Richard Digance 8pm. Doors open 7pm. See page 19.

SUNDAy 29th

Car Boot Sale. 10am-2pm. Countrymans Choice. 01752 338226/07855 586971. No texts. Reptile Weekend From 11am. Endsleigh Garden Centre. Enjoy hands-on sessions throughout the day, where you will be able to handle these curious creatures. Learn about their care and native habitats. The Ramblers Group Walk 10.30am. Meet at Ivybridge Park and Ride. 8 miles. Tel. 01752 229698 or email shamsramblers@gmail.com Please supply details to: tel 01752 892220 or email info@ivybridgewatermark.co.uk by the 12th of each preceeding month.

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

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Dartmoor THE AMAZING COUNTRYSIDE ON YOUR DOORSTEP The stunningly professional services of the helicopter crews mean that if you do have a problem, the chances of a swift and happy outcome are higher than ever

Moorland safety By John Babb, a local member of Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth

Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team Plymouth is a self-funded group of highly-trained volunteers who provide safety cover throughout South West Devon. They were called out to over 40 incidents in 2013, and while true moorland calls represented a low proportion of the total, there are some easy ways of avoiding becoming another statistic. have a confession. Like many others, I too have walked the dog along the edge of the moor, at dusk, in the mist, only to find after half an hour that Ivybridge is not where I thought it should be! Most get away without having an epic adventure, but for a very small minority the consequences can be a lot more significant. I joined the team 10 years ago, and have been involved in a wide range of callouts and incidents. We’ve helped unblock Haldon Hill during blizzards, searched flooded homes, and been tasked to look for many different people regarded by the police as vulnerable. With the exception of the rescue cover we provide for the Ten Tors Event, most of this work is now off Dartmoor. Why? In the last 20 years there have been huge improvements in outdoor safety. Goretex, fleece, GPS and mobile phones have meant that if properly prepared you are much less likely to become cold or lost, even if accidentally injured. The stunningly professional services of the helicopter crews of the Devon Air Ambulance, National Police Air Service and the RN/RAF mean that if you do have a problem, and as long as the weather is good enough to fly, the chances of a swift and happy outcome are higher than ever. Do not, though, be blasé about your surroundings. You wouldn’t go to the beach and have a swim without being careful, and the same applies to the Moor; the key is being properly prepared. It might sound like overkill if you are only going to take a stroll up to the Western Beacon (by the way, it’s a great place

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• Take a map and compass and know how to use them (Could you get back to the car park if the mist came down?). • Consider taking a first aid kit, torch, whistle and survival bag. • Take with you any personal medication you may need. • A charged mobile phone can save time in an emergency, but don’t assume you will always get a signal. in the summer to see the sunset), but a little preparation can go a very long way towards staying safe.

Before you go

• Check the weather forecast. Be prepared to turn back if the weather changes. • Plan your route according to your groups ability, experience, navigation skills and knowledge of the area. • Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.

Clothing and footwear

• Warm, breathable clothing is essential (Not jeans or cotton shirts). • Take some spare clothing. • The most common injury is to the ankle or lower leg if you slip. This is less likely if you wear walking boots.

The ‘Duchess of Delight’ See page 26

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Food and drink

• Take plenty of fluids. • Simple high energy food such as dried fruit or chocolate are good.

Countryside Code

• Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home. • Leave gates and property as you find them. • Keep dogs under control. Finally, but most importantly, be prepared to enjoy the huge and unique privilege of being in one of the last remote and beautiful upland areas of Southern England. I hope that we never get to meet professionally!

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HOW TO GAIN PEACE OF MIND OVER 50... by SELENA AYLETT, LLB Senior Wills & Trusts Consultant 42% of us in Ivybridge know a close friend or relative with dementia. My grandmother has it and I know two local people who had bad accidents last month. How will you take care of yourself or your family if you get seriously ill? Who will take care of the mortgage and bills? How will your spouse and children cope? If you run a business, who will carry on the work if you can't get to the office? Who will make sure it still runs when you cannot make decisions? Will it survive for months without your involvement? You don't want to lose thousands of pounds in court proceedings. It is intimidating, complex and time-consuming. To control who has the power to take care of you and your finances you must have a registered Lasting Power of Attorney. It is essential that you arrange it NOW and you can decide who you trust. To arrange your Lasting Powers of Attorney contact Selena Aylett LLB now.

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Dartmoor ‘Duchess of Delight’ Elizabeth Chudleigh: Countess of Bristol: 1720-1788

rom the small village of Harford just north of Ivybridge have issued several interesting characters including Thomas Williams, Speaker of the House of Commons under Elizabeth I; John Prideaux, who walked to Oxford looking for work and ended up as Bishop of Worcester; and Elizabeth Chudleigh, who had her origins at Hall Farm. ‘Duchess of Delight’ as she became known, was tried for bigamy and had the reputation for being an outrageous character. Elizabeth spent her childhood at Hall Farm and always looked back with pleasure at this happy and innocent time of her life. It was all to change. At the age of 17, having been introduced to Court, it wasn’t long before she was planning to marry a lieutenant in the Navy, Augustus Hervey. It was imperative, however, that she keep this a secret or she’d lose her position as maid of honour to the Princess of Wales. They were married at midnight in a tiny parish church with only three witnesses, the cloak and dagger atmosphere intensified by the flickering taper part hidden under a hat for greater secrecy. A few days later the groom sailed for the West Indies and Elizabeth, putting her marriage on the back burner, lived life to the full. She did not hide her light under a bushel! In 1749, at a masked banquet at which George II was guest, she made an appearance as Iphegenia, ‘naked except for a wreath of flowers around the zone of Venus’ – her ‘dress or undress was remarkable’! Maids of honour were offended, but not so the King who was delighted and rumours arose that she became his mistress. In 1756 she gained the inheritance of Hall on the death of her mother, but unsurprisingly continued life at Court. At the age of 42 she became the mistress of the immensely wealthy Duke of Kingston and when he proposed marriage she was inclined to accept, but she had a problem in her previous union. Both Elizabeth and her then husband wished to remarry so had to work out a strategy. She decided to admit all to the Duke, who advised her to pursue the case in the ecclesiastical court and, stressing her extreme youth among other things she won; the marriage was apparently dissolved and Elizabeth and the Duke were married. Now she lived in wealth and respectability, holding balls and concerts and hunting, shooting and fishing. On one of these excursions she revisited Hall, her ‘fairyland farm’. When the Duke died in 1773, Elizabeth inherited his vast wealth, but in doing so set in motion her own downfall. A disappointed nephew challenged the Will on the grounds of an illegal marriage and Eliz-

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Elizabeth Chudleigh as Iphigenia (left) an 18th century portrait of Elizabeth

abeth was indicted for bigamy. This was the trial of the century. Peers dressed up in their ermine, crowds lined the streets and tickets cost a fortune. Elizabeth appeared dressed in deep mourning with black gloves and a black hood on her head. She was confident in a positive outcome, but a key witness for the prosecution had been found and her story changed everything. The evidence showed that while Elizabeth was still at the Court, Hervey’s father had become ill. Scenting the perfume of an inheritance if the old man died, Elizabeth had pushed to complete a written register of her first marriage and the legal record had been duly completed. The ecclesiastical courts had not legally dissolved this marriage and so having remarried she was, unavoidably, guilty of bigamy, although, as one person remarked, ‘not intentionally’. One of the penalties for bigamy was branding on the hand, but, ever resourceful, Elizabeth claimed the privilege of peers and argued that she should not be burnt as she was a peer whichever marriage was found to be legal! Escaping to Europe, she travelled extensively, indulged in Madeira, her favourite tipple, and consorted with royalty including Tsarina Catherine. She bought an estate in Russia where she established a brandy distillery and is reported to have died on a Paris dance floor after having imbibed one too many glasses of Madeira. She died in Paris in 1788, but her apparent wish to be buried in Devon was ignored.

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However, in spite of the obvious us that they do not want benefits, the hardship of recent friends and family to be years seems to have made burdened with trying to find people far more cautious about this money, especially as they how they spend and invest are aware that these costs will their money, and so usually need to be paid long discerning clients are looking before their estate is settled for funeral plans that not and any cash freed up. only offer excellent value, Additionally, many people but also represent a secure plan for their funeral in investment. The funeral their Will, which is often plans sold by Richardsons not read until after the Legal Services are provided funeral has been held. Preby an established and planning a funeral ensures that you get the Richardsons Legal reputable firm with an funeral you want, with Services are this excellent track record, the added benefit of month giving a and the money paid is held in a trust that cannot making an already FREE bottle of difficult time simpler and Champagne with be used for any other purpose than to pay for a less stressful for bereaved every Funeral funeral. loved ones. Plan order

‘OUR PLAN’ FOR THE FUTURE Residents of Ivybridge are being urged to get involved with creating a new plan that will shape local communities for the future. Our Plan is a SHDC initiative to get everyone thinking about local requirements, aspirations and long-term priorities. It will encompass a wide range of important areas including homes, jobs and resources, and will become the dis-

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trict council’s single strategic plan. Local councils are required by law to produce a plan for their area and changes to the planning system have widened the scope of Local Plans. The council has also made the decision to create a single vision stretching until 2031. The first phase of the consultation will gather information to ensure decisions reflect the needs and aspirations of the community.

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Opinions and views will be sought at a range of events throughout the year and there will also be updates on social media. People are being asked to have their say in the first stage of consultation which runs until Friday, 20 June, 2014. For more details visit www.southhams.gov.uk/ ourplan or follow @OurPlanSH on Twitter. Alternatively, call 01803 861234 and ask for the Strategic Planning Team.

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SMEs - Employment Law pitfalls

he Forum of Private Business recently warned businesses of the risk of ignoring employment law issues. Small to medium sized businesses (SME) face the following problems on a regular basis • How to deal with employees who are not performing • How to deal with employees on long term sick leave • How to restructure the workforce by way of redundancy What are the current issues facing SMEs? (1) Flexible working & shared leave – Flexible working has progressed from requesting flexible leave from women returning from maternity leave to a formal right to request flexible working for working parents and carers. This will be further extended to cover all employees (effective from 30th June 2014). Shared parental leave will take effect in April 2015, allowing parents to share up to 52 weeks leave between them when a child is born or adopted.

Employment law is procedurally driven and demands a paper trail. Always keep records and seek legal advice before taking action. (2) Mental Health & Disability – SMEs have difficulty in dealing with the following issues – • How can affected employees be assisted? • What is the business expected to do? • What level of tolerance is needed if behaviour or absence is below the acceptable standard? Again, procedures need to be followed and contemporaneous records should be kept. (3) Tribunals – The government have introduced tribunal fees for litigants which have resulted in an initial drop in claims of 79%. Undoubtedly this will level out. There has been in an increase in the qualifying service to bring an unfair dismissal claim from one to two years. There is also now a cap on the maximum claim for compensation for unfair dismissal, which is either the lower of one year’s basic pay or the statutory maximum of £76,574.

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by Dominic Tucker, of Howard & Over Solicitors

So, how can SMEs deal with their employees effectively? SMEs should seek good value legal advice to arm them with the basic tools in relation to: • Disciplinary & grievance hearings • Contracts and staff handbooks • Employee training What should SMEs do to ensure that they are compliant? SMEs should: Review policies and procedures; Address training need in respect of flexible working rights and other areas for managers; Review how to armour the business against claims from leavers.

CUT DOWN FOOD WASTE SAYS COUNCIL Ivybridge residents are being urged to help reduce landfill and save money by ceasing to put food waste in their grey bins. According to research by South Hams District Council, more than 24% of the grey bin refuse collected from households is made up of food waste, which ultimately costs council taxpayers money and contributes to climate change. Residents are being asked to either cut down on food waste or put it into the brown bin. Food waste collections in the South Hams are composted using ‘in-vessel’ composting, producing a soil conditioner which is used on local farms. The method allows all kinds of food waste, including raw meat, fish and bones, to be composted. SHDC is also working with Love Food Hate Waste to help people cut down on the amount of food they waste. The average family with children wastes around £60 worth of food every month. î Go to lovefoodhatewaste.com for tips on reducing food waste For information on household collections visit southhams.gov.uk or call 01803 861234

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GREAT RESULTS keep on coming for a local swimming club as a hectic season of local and regional competitions continues. Swimmers from Dinnaton Swimming Club recorded a remarkable 93 Personal Bests, and brought back 62 medals, from the competition in Westonsuper-Mare. Seventeen swimmers, aged between 10 and 15 years, represented the club at the annual South West competition. Striving to become one of the top

three swimming clubs in Devon, the medal haul included 11 Gold, 10 Silver, three Bronze and 38 runner up medals. The success also resulted in five swimmers – Cole Haigh, Quinn Jones, Reid Jones, Jack Craigie and Ben Close – achieving regional qualifying times. Head coach Jasmine Morgan praised the “incredible performances”. î Find out more about Dinnaton Swimming Club at www.dinnatonswimming.co.uk

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Enduring terrible weather conditions, five teams of students from Ivybridge Community College braved the elements and completed this year’s Ten Tors expedition. The College had a team taking part in the 35-mile expedition and one in the 45-mile expedition, while three teams of college students represented the Erme and Yealm Valley Hillwalking club, with one team on each of the 35, 45 and 55-mile challenges. The Erme and Yealm 45-mile team were the first to arrive back at Okehampton, at 11:27, and first facebook.com/theivybridgemagazine

home on their route. Three teams then all finished quite close together – the ICC 35-mile team came home at 13:04, the Erme and Yealm team completed at 13:15, and the Erme and Yealm 45-mile team finished at 13:32. There was then an anxious wait for the 55-mile team to see if they would best the 5pm deadline, having had more distance than usual left on the second day because of the route changes this year. They duly arrived with 15 minutes to spare, one of only eight teams who completed their route.

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AN OUTSTANDING season of underwater hockey by a young Ivybridge player has been capped with a prestigious accolade. Sixteen year old Alyssa Oates has been named Great Britain Underwater Hockey under 19 female player of the year. Alyssa, a student at Ivybridge Community College, who plays for Team South West Juniors, based in Dawlish, achieved the award on the back of an outstanding series of achievements during 2013. These include winning a silver medal as a member of the Great Britain ladies under 23 team at the World Championships in Hungary, winning a gold medal and being top goal scorer with Team South West at the Junior National Championships, and winning the U19 international tournament in Holland as part of Team South West. Alyssa, who received the award at the Ladies’ National Championship in Leeds said: “It took me by surprise, to receive an award like this when I play with so many other great players is an honour.” Later this year, Alyssa will representing Great Britain at the World Alternative Games, before focussing on selection for the 2015 World Underwater Hockey championships in Spain.

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l athletics DESPITE TOUGH weather conditions, the Ivybridge 10K race, organised by Erme Valley Harriers, again proved popular. The race was won by Plymouth Harriers’ Chris Rimmer in a time of 33.04, while the first lady home was Ami Yetton, from the same club, in a time of 39.57. Erme Valley’s Alison Thorn was just eight seconds behind Yetton to be second lady, while team mate Cleo Andrews (40.34) was third lady. Thorn was 1st female vet 40, with Andrews 2nd female vet in the same category. Other Harriers performed well, with Christian Cutcliffe (37.49) the first Harrier home and 18th overall. Young Owen Parkin (38.50), Paddy Trinder (38.56) and Simon Swift (40.17) also ran well. Entries were marginally down on 2013, but there were still an

IT HAS BEEN a winning start to the season for the first and second teams of Ivybridge Cricket Club. Despite the damp weather over the opening weekends of the new season, both teams have secured positive results in their Devon League matches. The 1st X1 opened their campaign with an emphatic 133 run victory over Stoke Gabriel, while the 2nd XI have played two, won two with eight wicket victories against Stoke Gabriel and South Devon CC. The club’s colts teams have all been in action, with the U13s winning a thrilling ECB cup game against local rivals Cornwood.

Christian Cutcliffe and Alison Thorn running in the 10K

impressive 651 finishers. In other races, the Harriers had a good turnout at the Plymouth Half Marathon, with Andy Norris and Cleo Andrews doing particularly well. Norris (1.16.31) was 1st male vet 40, while Andrews (1.32.15) was 1st female vet 40. Paddy Trinder (1.27.14), Al Hoskin (1.27.22), Tom Packer (1.31.22)

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and Ian Crossley (1.32.17) all had good runs. At the Bideford 10K, Mike Hansen broke the long standing male vet 55 age record with a time of 38.47, a record which had stood since 1996.

Results 1st X1: Ivybridge 176-6 (J. DeSilva 60no) Stoke Gabriel 43 (P. Abraham 5-24, J. Bullock 4-16) Won by 133 runs. 1st XI: Ivybridge 300-2 (J de Silva 103*, K Trent 63*) beat Barnstaple & Pilton 213-8 (R Perera 4-15, J de Silva 2-44) by 87 runs. 2nd X1: Stoke Gabriel 92 (J. Coker 2-18) Ivybridge 93-2 Won by 8 wickets. 2nd X1: South Devon 119-8 (A. Huxtable 3-27) Ivybridge 120-2 (C. Greenhouse 41, M. Tuckwell 41no) Won by 8 wickets. 2nd XI: Ivybridge 224-7 (K Jacobs 48, G Lancaster 39) beat Barnstaple & Pilton 94 all out (J Matthews 3-30, M Templar 2-5) by 130 runs. ECB U13 CUP: Cornwood 89-5 Ivybridge 91-3 (A. Kopparambill 27) Won by 7 wickets. Cricket in June @ Filham Park 7th: 1st X1 v Bideford ............1.30pm 10th: v South Brent........................6pm 12th: 1st X1 20/20 v Cornwood..6pm 14th: 2nd X1 v Axminster............2pm 21st: 1st X1 v Plymstock ........1.30pm 22nd: 3rd X1 v Abbotskerswell 2pm 28th: 2nd X1 v Yelverton ............2pm Adults training is every Thursday and Colts on Friday evenings from 6pm. New players welcome. î Call Derek Solomon on 01752 896944 or 07984 456060 for information on the club

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Sharp Micro £49. Hi-Fi System 98

XL-UH06H • 5w Power (per channel) • FM/CD/USB Was £59.99 PROMO PRICE £49.98

SMS40C02GB • 12 Place Setting • 60cm Wide Was £297.99

£1 PROMO 79 PRIC .9 E 7

WMB81431W • 8Kg Load • 1400rpm Spin Was £329.99/Sale £269.99

£149.98

White Knight Washing Machine WM105V • 1000rpm Spin • 5Kg Load Was £219.99

BGS5SILGB

Bosch Cylinder Beko Fridge Cleaner • 2400w Power • Low noise Freezer (66dB) Was £249.99

£2 PROMO 49 PRIC .9 E 7

Beko Washing Machine

£2 PROMO 49 PRIC .9 E 7

PROMO PRICE

Bosch Dishwasher

CF5533APW • 55cm Wide • Frost Free Was £299.99

PROMO PRICE

Swan Cream Retro Mixer

£149. 98

• 1000w Motor • Metal Gear System RRP £199.99

WAE24366GB • 6Kg Load • 1200rpm Was £349.99

• Lightweight 5.4Kg • 5 Year Guarantee SRP £349.99

DC50i

E IC PR

CDN7000P • 7Kg Load • Reverse Action Was £229.99

O OM PR

Hotpoint Condenser Dryer

UMC 32” LED TV

£1 8

Bosch Washing Machine

Dyson PROMO PRICE Upright £239. Cleaner 98

N 10C 0 1 P20

• Full HD 1080p • Freeview

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* all promo prices are strictly while stocks last

CHECK, RESERVE OR BUY ONLINE www.beaconelectrical.co.uk 263 Beacon Park Road, Plymouth 01752 787600

15 Stuart Road, Pennycomequick 01752 222003

28 Pomphlett Rd, Plymstock 01752 492122

15 Fore St, Totnes 01803 863448

15 Fore Street, NEW Kingsbridge

01548 853116