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Issue 006 JULY 2011
Life is local
JUST SAY YES SCHOOL REPORTS
IVYBRIDGE PEOPLE
WHAT’S ON
News and pictures from the primary schools
Amazing endeavours by amazing people
Events in July with handy pull-out calendar
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I COVER PHOTO The Bridge Crossing Ceremony, taken by Steven Vincent PUBLISHER AND EDITOR Steven Vincent T: 08454 714413 M: 07773 293467 E: steven.vincent@the ivybridgemagazine.co.uk TO ADVERTISE T: 08454 714413 E: advertising@the ivybridgemagazine. co.uk
have been coming into your home for six months now, metaphorically at least, therefore I thought it only polite that I should introduce myself! My name is Steven Vincent and I have worked in publishing for over 14 years, first in local newspapers, then on regional magazines and latterly on national consumer magazines. I was born and grew up in East Devon before moving to Ivybridge nearly nine years ago. I live on the western side of town with Lesley and our three girls. When I first moved here I didn’t think there was much going on in the town, to be honest. But as the children have grown up and joined clubs and
groups I began to become aware of a vibrant social scene that was almost ‘hidden’ from the wider community – coverage in the local paper or magazines certainly didn’t do it justice. The idea for the magazine basically came about because of this – I thought (hoped!) people would appreciate a publication focussed solely on the town and what goes on here, The magazine is not my only job – I still do design and production work on other publications and freelance graphic design projects – so it is developing in baby steps rather than giant leaps, but from the feedback I receive I think I am going in the right direction. What do you think?
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Bridging the ages
You may pass: the children present their forfeit
was held on Saturday, 18 June, when children from the town’s primary schools re-enacted an ancient rite in order to be allowed to cross the bridge. The ceremony, which is organised by local historian Ivor Martin, sees a forfeit of a ream of paper, a duck and a red rose being paid to the villagers of Ermington to allow Ivybridge residents to cross the Ivy Bridge.
Celebrating their faith through the ages IVYBRIDGE METHODIST CHURCH held a display of historical photographs, medals, documents and chapel crockery as part of a weekend of bicentenary celebrations on 11-12 June. Exhibits included a Communion flagon from 1901, a Sunday school sash and a host of photographs from bygone years to the present day.
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THE HISTORIC Bridge Crossing Ceremony
DUCKS AWAY!
Ivybridge Rotary Club duck race. It was certainly weather for ducks and the fast-flowing water meant the leading ducks reached the finish line in near record time. The ducks were sold for £1 DARING DUCKS took on a white- and the ‘owner’ of the first duck water descent of a stretch of the to reach the finishing line opRiver Erme to raise money for posite Waterside won £150. charity. The event was sponsored by Plastic ducks were dropped Linden Homes and Ivybridge from the lower Glanvilles Mill MoT Centre, and all money bridge to contest the annual raised goes to rotary charities.
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THANK YOU – The organisers of Christian Aid Week in Ivybridge and Harford would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way. A total of £5,896 was raised for Christian Aid’s work overseas. July 2011 THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE
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River rubbish binned PL:21 AND the Ivybridge Environmental Action Group
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(IEAG) joined forces with Ivybridge Rotary Club to give the River Erme a late spring clean as part of their Process Litter campaign. The clean up was part of an ongoing plan to make the PL:21 area cleaner and greener and was designed to coincide with clearing the course for the Rotary Club’s duck race (see page five). A dozen volunteers from the three groups collected over 15 bags of rubbish from the river as passers-by cheered them on. Apart from the usual collection of cans, bottles and crisp packets, the haul also included a scooter, a set of scales, a child’s tractor, a set of alloy wheels and the obligatory trolley. Broken glass was a real safety issue for the group, proving to be one of the most hazardous waste products for both human and animal to avoid and most difficult to clear up. “The River Erme is a beautiful resource for the people of Ivybridge,” said Simon Blackler from PL:21. “It’s a real shame that so much rubbish still finds its way into the river and if anyone has any ideas on how to help prevent this we would love to hear from you.” FIND OUT MORE: www.pl21.weebly.com
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It’s all at the Co-op BY CLIVE JOHNSON, SHM AND SDL Well, I guess that for some that gives my age away. In my defence, I’m not sure if the last word of this slogan was “now”. Anyway, what has this got to do with legal matters, which is supposed to be the subject of this piece? This month the Co-operative has launched a pilot scheme in some of its Britannia bank branches offering legal advice to customers. It will be on a drop in basis and the advice will be free. The bad news (or good for me) is that for now this is only available in a small number of branches in Bristol. I don’t expect many readers to follow changes in the legal services market, but the general background to this is that from October the rules regulating solicitors in England and Wales are changing and in effect it will become possible for organisations like the big supermarkets to sell legal advice. The Co-op already offers a limited range of legal advice services but this new initiative is a clear indication that they are looking to develop this further: they have about 300 bank branches. I don’t for a minute suppose that the Co-op is the only large retailer looking at this opportunity to enter a new market. So, do you think this is a good thing? Would you like to be able to access legal advice while doing your on-line shopping? Or would you prefer to call in to your familiar high street solicitor? I’d be interested in any views: e:clive@southdevonlaw.co.uk or www.twitter.com/southdevonlaw
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FLYING THE FLAG: Hannah, Rosie, Olivia, Heidi and Charlotte
Girl Guides in the front row for Royal procession A GROUP of Ivybridge girl guides were them a close-up view of many memin prime position when they watched last month’s Trooping of the Colour. Twelve members of 1st Ivybridge Guides were among 250 Girl Guides from across the UK invited to the ceremony. The girls watched the celebration from the youth enclosure, a unique vantage point which gave
bers of the Royal Family, including the Queen and Prince William. After the ceremony the group managed to make their way down the Mall, and find a an unenviable position right in front of the Buckingham Palace fountain, giving them an impressive view of the balcony appearance and the flypast.
Retiring Mayor Francis Reeves presents a cheque for £725 to Ivor Martin, chairman of Ivybridge Community Transport Association, for the money raised for the Mayor’s fund over the last year. “We would like to thank Francis for all the hard work she has done for our charity during her term in office,” said Ivor as he accepted the cheque.
Come and sing this September KEEN SINGERS are invited to help make a joyful noise at an all-day singing workshop at The Watermark this September. Following the success of “Come & Sing” last October, a repeat event is planned for 3 September this year. The music this time will be Vivaldi’s Gloria and Handel’s anthem The King Shall Rejoice. The workshop will be led by Simon Ible, director of Music at the University of Plymouth, and costs only £13
per singer. The day starts at 10am, with practise running through to about 4.15pm, followed by an informal performance of the two works at 5pm. The performance is free but donations will be accepted for St Luke’s Hospice. Seats are limited, so please call The Watermark box office on 01752 892220 to reserve a seat. Application forms are available from Ann Laity, a.laity@btinternet.com or telephone (01752) 691648.
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Victoria and Lesley safely on terra firma
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In the April issue we reported on mother and daughter free-falling fundraisers Lesley and Victoria Andreassen. Here, Lesley relives the jump Maia and Victoria
WE DID IT!
supported me. I was so touched by your kindness and support for me and Families for Children. My total alone has just passed £550 and rising – how brilliant is that? And I was worried about reaching my target of £400! The total for all of us is rising daily and looks like it will reach £5,000 or more. If anyone is tempted to have a go – our next jump is planned for 18 August when we will join nine other charities in an attempt at the Charity World Record – 100 jumpers in one day! FIND OUT MORE: Email Lesley – landreassen@ familiesforchildren.org.uk or call 01364 645487
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t only took a few minutes to fall three miles, but I still haven’t fully come back to earth! It’s astonishing how calm you can feel while kneeling at the open door of a plane at 15,000 feet. I was expecting to be wracked with terror, but tumbling out and somersaulting at 125 mph was totally surreal – nothing less than beautiful. All fear was gone, replaced by the magic of the most profound experience – if you haven’t already jumped all I can say is do it. There is nothing like seeing your own shadow on the top of the clouds ... My only “sticky” moment was (as I expected) standing at the bottom of the steps about to board the plane but one glance around at all the expectant faces willing me on made me climb those steps and I certainly don’t regret it. I am busy totting up the money raised, but before I have the final figure (16 of us jumped – adopters, adopted, social workers, friends and family) I have to say a massive thank you to everyone who
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Facing her fear: Lesley contemplates getting on the plane
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A NEW LEASE OF LIFE ONE OF IVYBRIDGE’S best-known shops is having a week-long celebration this month to mark 12 years’ serving the town. Nature’s Larder will also be looking forward to a prosperous future after committing to another 10 years at its Glanvilles Mill premises. Entitled a ‘new lease of life’, the week, from 9-16 July, will give visitors the chance to sample free taster sessions of many of the complementary therapies they offer, including aromatherapy and acupressure massage, Reiki, hypnotherapy and reflexology. There will also be a free prize draw, taste testing of many of the foods available in-store and free samples. Nature’s Larder is a local business in the truest sense, and is owned and run by local couple Sue and Mark Hawkins. They have built their repu-
them with information. You won’t get that from a Sunday supplement advert or a High Street chain, and as for internet companies... “You can be sure of honest, safe advice from an independent health store as we will be on hand next week or next month to receive feedback.” Nature’s Larder stocks a large range of wholefoods, herbs and spices, nuts, seeds and dried fruits, as well as snacks, drinks, herbal teas and specialist foods. You will also find natural personal care products, essential oils and all the remedies and supplements you would expect tation on providing sound advice from a good health store. They also and on having a genuine interest in offer more than 15 separate complehelping customers take responsibil- mentary therapies. ity for their own wellbeing. Having just negotiated a new 10When asked what the secret to their year lease, Sue and Mark are as exsuccess is, Mark answered: “It’s sim- cited about the future of Nature’s ple – we care, we treat everyone as if Larder and Ivybridge as they have they are a friend or family member.” always been. Sue elaborates: “People know we So join Nature’s Larder for their want the best for them, we are ap- celebration week and start your own proachable, we don’t bamboozle New Lease of Life with them. Sue and Mark
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Young people face many issues as they move from childhood to adulthood and there is a free service in Ivybridge that can help them on their journey
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fter several nights sleeping rough in one of the town’s parks, with no food or money, Fred was desperate – he knew he couldn’t carry on sleeping in the park. He was still at school, although he hadn’t been for over a week, and in the middle of his GCSEs. It was then that he recalled hearing from friends about other young people who had been helped with their problems by YES. With a glimmer of light at the end of a very dark tunnel, Fred walked into the YES office and started the process of transforming his fortunes. The Youth Enquiry Service, better known by its initials, YES, offers any young person aged between 12 and 25 years of age access to free, confidential information and advice on a range of issues that a young person may encounter as they make the transition through childhood to adulthood. Over 1,600 young people are registered with the service and YES will 12
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have direct contact with more than 400 of these over the course of a year. Most of these young people have come to YES on their own initiative, many hearing about what they offer through friends, although the service does get some referrals from other agencies including social services, connexions and colleges. “I don’t think adults appreciate how much courage it takes for these young people to come and ask for help,” says Karen, whose friendly face will be the first to greet anyone who calls in to the YES office in Erme Road. “They may be embarrassed about their situation, or may not know how to articulate their problem or how they feel, “Many have had their trust betrayed before by those they thought they could rely on and are wary of opening up to adults for fear of being let down again. “That is why an important part of my role when a young person first comes through the door is to reassure them that the service is confidential, non-judgemental, welcoming and open. It is only after having established this trust that the person will begin to explain why they have come to us.” When Fred came to YES the first thing the youth worker did was to give him something to eat and reassure him that he would be OK. After
that, he helped Fred make a homeless application to the local housing department by making an appointment and going with him to see the housing officer. After an assessment by the housing officer, Fred was placed with a host family, which allowed him to return to school and finish his exams. For many people, young people’s services appear to be all about drink, drugs and sex, but, as Fred’s case illustrates, the help YES can give young people goes far beyond these stereotypical issues. “We do offer advice on drink, drugs and sex – we give out free condoms and testing kits – and we never attempt to hide this side of our work,” says manager Katherine Mullan. “But young people face a much broader range of issues than this and sometimes this vital work can be lost behind these more ‘controversial’ issues.” Fred became homeless at the age of 16 after he was kicked out of the family home by his step-father for no other reason than he had turned 16 and the step-dad didn’t want him around. “Family breakdown is very much a fact of life today and it has a huge effect on young people,” says Katherine. “In extreme cases it can lead to homelessness, as in Fred’s situation, but even if it does not go this far, difficulties within a family can have a big impact on a young person’s emotional well-being.” “We have a waiting list for our
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Young Carers’Project One of the specialist and discreet services operated within the Youth Enquiry Service is the Young Carers’ section. This service provides one-to-one and group support to young people in the area with caring responsibilities. There are 70 young people, aged between six and 18, registered with the service and the young carers’ group meet every Monday at the Ivybridge Youth Venue from 3.30-5.30pm. As well as the group meeting, there is a quarterly newsletter and respite activities like trips, such as ice-skating and to the cinema, to allow these young people to enjoy things most youngsters take for granted.
counselling service, and many of those seeking help want to talk to someone about problems within their families.” After two years living with the host family, Fred was ready to move into his own flat but the help from YES did not end there. He continued to get support from the youth worker, who helped him access training and benefits, learn how to cook and budget, and generally make sure he kept his tenancy so that he does not become homeless again. “The initial crisis in Fred’s life needed to be addressed urgently to avoid him coming to harm but even after the placement with the host family YES continued to offer ongoing support,” explained Katherine. “So, when he moved into his own place, we supported him as he made the transition to independent living.” As well as housing and welfare issues such as Fred’s, the Youth Enquiry Service provides a venue where young people can access free and confidential information, advice, support and services on topics
including relationships, drug and alcohol misuse, benefits, sexual and mental health. They can also help with education, training and employment issues, as well as counselling and psychotherapy. If the team at YES can’t assist a young person in the best way possible they will signpost them to an agency that can. Just as Fred is now facing a more positive future, YES has come through a challenging period of budget reductions, and the move to new premises, and is now looking forward to a better future. More volunteers are currently being trained to expand the service and YES has purchased the former betting shop next door and plans to knock through to create a bigger area for its work once funding has been raised to complete the renovation. “The new premises are certainly more visible than where we were before, and the number of young people dropping in is proof of this,” says Katherine. “But it isn’t as big, so we are really pleased that we will be able to enlarge the office. As anyone who
has visited the office will appreciate, if you get more than five or six people in there at once it gets a little cosy!” Modern youth is often caricatured as bolshie, over-confident and thinking they know everything, but for many with major issues in their life the truth is very different – they are confused, fearful and desperately in need of help. The Youth Enquiry Service, from behind an inconspicuous door in Erme Street and without fanfare, is helping these young people address their problems and giving them a better chance in life. Fred’s is a true story but we have changed his name to respect his privacy.
Youth Enquiry Service Ivybridge YES is at 10 Erme Road. Tel: (01752) 698402 (24 hr answer phone) Email: yes.ivybridge@ youngdevon.org Drop-in times: Monday: 1-3.30pm / Bridge Clinic (sexual health): 3.30-6pm Tuesday: 1-5pm Thursday: 1-5pm Friday: Counselling appointments only 1-5pm July 2011 THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE
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What’s on Transform your life Fancy transforming your life in just one day? A Set Your Spirit Free transformation day, at Lukesland House, could help you find out what direction you need to be heading. The day is on Saturday, 2 July, and runs from 9.30am-5.30pm. FIND OUT MORE: Contact Simon on (01752) 698703 or email simon@setyourspiritfree.com
Take to the trail Ivybridge Walking Club is walking the 14-mile PlymErme trail from Wembury to Ivybridge on Sunday, 3 July. It is only £5 for members, or £6 for non-members, and walkers should meet at The Watermark at 8am. Booking essential at Trail Outdoor, Fore Street. Tel: (01752) 892585.
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IN JULY
Get set for a Funday THE LIONS CLUB FUNDAY is all set to be the best yet with a packed programme of activities, entertainment and fun for all the family. This year’s range of activities means there is something for old and young alike. Grown-ups and kids will have fun on the fairground rides, free circus skills demonstrations and rocket launching. Alongside all the fun and activities there will also be an array of stalls selling everything from hand-made gifts, chocolate and sweets to fish pedicures. There is an eclectic mix of entertainment on the main stage throughout the day. There will be Salsa dancing demonstrations, with taster lessons, barber shop-style singing from the Mayflower Chorus, and from 5pm a great line-up of local bands. Kick-
ing-off an evening of live music will be classic rock band Six Shooter, followed at 6.30pm by lounge band Platypus. At 7.30pm, covers band Vivid Sky take to the stage, followed by The Drifting at 8.15pm. Headliners Supersonic, an Oasis tribute band, close out the night when they take to the stage from 9.30pm. For the first time, the Funday will be extended with the live music continuing until 11pm, accompanied by a beer festival. The Lions Club Funday is on Saturday, 2 July, at Ivybridge Rugby Club. It starts at noon and continues through until 11pm. Entry is £2 per adult, £1 for children over five.
Enjoy a night of Proms pomp at Flete House Local soprano Janet Distin and the Lt Cavalry Band will be performing at a Last Night of the Proms charity concert in the gardens of Flete House on Saturday, 30 July. Flete is not normally open to the public but on this occasion spectators are invited to bring a picnic, enjoy the music and join in with the singing of traditional Last Night of the Proms favourites. All proceeds go to ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. Tickets cost £12.50p (under 16s free) and are available from South Devon Tennis Centre or through The Soldiers Charity via southwest@soldierscharity.org or 01392 492650.
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Gary Streeter Constituency Advice Surgery, afternoon, Ivybridge Town Hall. Appointments must be pre booked on 01752 335666. Woodlands Park Primary School Summer Fair, 68pm. Deadly Nightshade, A Menu of Murder. Ivybridge Theatre Company Murder Mystery evening, 7.30-10.30pm, Endsleigh Garden & Leisure.
Ivybridge Work Club, 10am-12 noon, the IT suite @ The Watermark. Toybox, Chapel Place Community Centre, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family.
South Hams Connect at The Watermark, 10am12noon. Film – West is West, 7.30pm, The Watermark.
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Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, at the Scout Hut next to the leisure centre.
Lions Fun Day, Ivybridge Rugby Club, 12 noon11pm. Set Your Spirit Free Transformation Day, 9.30am-5.30pm, Lukesland House.
3 Plym-Erme Trail, Wembury to Ivybridge walk, 14 miles. Meet at Watermark 8 am. Members: £5 NonMembers £6.
4 Meeting of Ivybridge Town Council, including public participation session, 7pm, The Watermark.
5 Betty’s Memory Café, Ivybridge Methodist Church, 2-4pm. Contact Frances Reeve 01752 893952.
7 Film – Brighton Rock, 7.30pm, The Watermark.
8 9 New Lease of Life celebrations, Nature’s Larder (running until 16 July) Ivybridge Garden Association Summer Show, 2pm with prize giving at 4pm, Methodist Church Hall.
12 Meeting of Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee, 7pm, including public participation session, at the Town Hall. Ivybridge Flower Club, 7.30pm, The Watermark.
13 Toybox, Chapel Place Community Centre, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family. All welcome. One-day drawing and colour pencil workshop, 10am-4pm), Ivybridge Town Hall.
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Calendar 25 Ivybridge Town Football Club summer school, every day until Friday 29 July, 10am-3pm. To book call Brian on 07811 101253. U3A meeting, 2pm, Ivybridge Methodist Church.
15 Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, at the Scout Hut next to the leisure centre.
19 Betty’s Memory Café, Ivybridge Methodist Church, 2-4pm. Contact Frances Reeve 01752 893952.
20 Toybox, Chapel Place Community Centre, 9.3011.30am. £1.50 per family. All welcome.
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26 Meeting of Town Council Planning & Infrastructure Committee, 7pm, including public participation session, at the Town Hall.
27 Art Workshop, brainteasers, puzzles and optical illusions. 10am-4pm, £16. Details: call (01752) 698315 or email comsports@ ivybridge.sch.uk
28 Two-day fishing course (& 29), Filham lake, 10am-3pm, £20. Details: call (01752) 698315 or email comsports@ ivybridge.sch.uk Ivybridge Garden Association, 7.45pm, Methodist Church Hall.
Film – Another Year, 7.30pm, The Watermark.
22 Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, at the Scout Hut next to the leisure centre.
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Ivybridge Country Market 8.30-11.30am, at the Scout Hut next to the leisure centre.
Two-day fishing course (& 26), Filham lake, 10am-3pm, £20. Details: call (01752) 698315 or email comsports@ivybridge.sch.uk
30 Last Night of the Proms at Flete House, see advert opposite.
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“I’ve never been one to do things the easy way, however, so attempting the route unsupported just seemed like the only way to do it!” Olly, who set off from Lynton in north Devon, had to carry a pack weighing 46lbs with all supplies for the week, including a tent, sleeping bag, cooking equipment and food and water, and walked for a total of 41 hours over the four and a half days. The great British weather played its part in making the challenge even more demanding. “The weather was awful and it rained every day at some point,” said Olly. “Not only did this make for unpleasant walking conditions but it added a fair bit of weight to my pack. “The Wednesday was probably the lowest point. I had just set off on to Anstey
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North-south divide: Olly crossing the A30
THE OUTGOING president of Ivybridge Rotary Club has marked his year at the helm by completing the 102-mile Two Moors Way unsupported. Olly Tayler reached the finger post in Glanvilles Mill car park, an official end point of the way, at 2.12pm on 11 June, to complete the route in just four and a half days and in the process raise over £4,100 for Families for Children and The Chestnut Appeal. “I m delighted to have achieved what I set out to do,” said Olly. “I live on the edge of Dartmoor, Ivybridge Rotary Club is in the Devon district of Rotary and the Two Moors Way takes in the best of Devon, so it captured everything I wanted.
Did it! Olly with son Charlie at the finish
A great ‘way’ to finish
Money Common. I could see a rain cloud coming – it turned out to be hail. There was an unbelievable hailstorm, which lasted for at least 10 minutes, and visibility in all directions was down to 30-40 feet at most. “I walked for 10 hours on the Wednesday and at least six of those were in rain.” To help Olly along the way he was joined, for various stages of the walk, by friends, family and fellow Rotarians. For the final leg into Ivybridge he was joined by a group of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. “I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been involved, from the early planning to reaching the finish in Ivybridge,” said Olly. “There are too many to name individually… I may have walked it but you are all stars in your own right and should be very proud to have been part of this crazy idea.”
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Pupils get amazing Amazon experience A TRIP TO the Eden Project rounded off work on the ‘Amazing Amazon Rainforest’ for Year 3 children at Stowford School. The visit gave the youngsters a chance to experience first-hand the humidity of the rainforest climate and to learn more about the plants that grow there. During the visit the children took part in the Rainforest Rangers’ experience, where they got the opportunity to handle objects used by people who live in the Amazon region, before having a guided walk around the rainforest Biome looking for plants that could give you water, shelter or food. Year 3 teacher Anne Burns said: “It was a fantastic way to consolidate the term’s work. ‘Stepping into’ the Amazon really brought home to the children what an amazing environment it is and how different it is to the world where we live.” Children rehearsing for the big show
The group in front of the biomes
PARENTS ENJOY PICNIC TREAT
Choir to star at county music festival CHILDREN FROM three of the town’s Devon Mix event at Westpoint primary schools are part of a joint choir of 120 children that has been invited to play a leading role at an annual county music festival. The choir is composed of pupils from Manor, Stowford and Woodlands primary schools, who, together with Holbeton, Ugborough and Ermington schools, are part of a Music Specialism Project. Following an impressive performance at the Watermark Concert in March, the choir has been invited to perform on the main arena stage during this year’s 18
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Arena, Exeter, on 22 June. Devon Mix is an annual celebration of music taking place in primary and secondary schools across the county, with a variety of performances and workshops for children to enjoy and take part in. Musical director of the choir, Sue Williams, said: “It is a huge privilege to be asked to perform on the main stage. As the four-year specialism project reaches its conclusion, this achievement is testament to how much positive impact it has had on the schools involved.”
FOUNDATION CLASS children at Woodlands Park Primary School invited parents to a teddy bear picnic. They served their guests with hand-made cakes made by them during the course of the week and looked at their learning journey books. The children finished the picnic by singing the song The Animals Went In Two By Two.
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Leading the way Charlotte and Sue Williams
European diversity celebrated with Spain visit
STOWFORD PRIMARY School has concerted focus on phonics, from been selected to take part in trials of a new phonics test which will become compulsory across the country for Year 1 children from 2012. The school is the only one in Devon to be invited to take part in trials and has been committed to providing experience for trainee teachers focussed on the delivery of phonics teaching. Throughout the school there is a
guided reading sessions to writing tasks. Literacy co-ordinator Sue Williams said: “We are very excited to be at the forefront of modern education and delighted that our commitment to the basics of reading and spelling has been recognised by the opportunity to inform future testing in a manageable and informative way.”
MANOR PRIMARY School bring a European dimension to their children’s learning through the Comenius Programme. Named after Jan Amos Comenius (1592-1670), often considered the father of modern education, the programme is funded through the British Council and aims to develop knowledge and understanding among young people and education staff of the diversity of European cultures and languages. The current project, called ‘Living Together in our European House’, looks at four elements, physical, emotional, social and intellectual. As part of the programme, five members of staff and two governors, along with four children, went to Vera in southern Spain in May for a meeting with partner schools from Spain and Poland.
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Safe driving Tips to be picture perfect at U3A meet IVYBRIDGE GARDEN ASSOCIATION will be holding a meeting on Thursday the 28th of July
A TALK ON ‘driving safer for at the Methodist Church Hall, Ivybridge. longer’ by guest speaker Roger Jewell is the highlight of July’s meeting of U3A. The meeting is on Monday, 25 July, at the Methodist Church, and starts at 2pm. FIND OUT MORE: www.ivybridge-u3a.org.uk
The meeting will start at 7.45pm. Keith Miller of the camera club will be giving tips on taking photographs of flora and fauna, there will be a Bloom of the Month competition, refreshments will be served and a raffle will be held. Meetings are free for members, visitors are charged £1.50.
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Caring volunteers meet up Volunteers of Ivybridge Caring are pictured (right) at their meeting last month. Volunteering is as valuable to the volunteer as it is to the client. For young people, volunteering can teach them different skills, and people between jobs find it a good use of their spare time, and it may also help them get back into work.
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STROLLING PLAYERS MEMBERS OF IVYBRIDGE Theatre Company (ITC) have been busy performing lately, with some taking to the stage as far away as Glasgow! Alan Davis recently represented the South West area at the HASSRA (recreational association for all civil servants) National Drama Festival in Glasgow. He and several work colleagues performed a one-act play, ‘Women Alive’, by John Tully – a farce that lends itself to over-acting. Alan also directed the entry, which won Best Performance. Mark Reid (writer of Toto’s Tale and last year’s pantomime) became Captain Calico Jack for Endsleigh Garden & Leisure’s ‘Seaside Family Fun’ weekend in May, relaying pirate tales to youngsters. Endsleigh is also the next venue for Black Ivy Mysteries – a murder mys-
tery entitled ‘Deadly Nightshade – a menu of murder’ on Friday, 1 July, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £20 per person and include a three-course dinner (advance booking only – call 898906). ITC’s next production is fast approaching. ‘Prescription for Murder’, a full-length play by Norman Robbins, is being performed at The Watermark on 12-13 August. Performances start at 7.45pm and tickets, priced £7 (£6 for concessions) are available from the box office (01752) 892220. It is a murder mystery full of intrigue, guaranteed to keep you on the case! Don’t miss it... If you are interested in joining ITC, call in and meet us on Wednesday evenings, from 7.30pm at Chapel Place Community Centre. FIND OUT MORE: Call (01752) 893308 or go to www.ivybridgetheatrecompany.co.uk
Garden evening great success SHEILA GIBSON-MATTINSON was the guest demonstrator at June’s garden-themed meeting of Ivybridge Flower Club. Sheila, who lives on farmland, has created a garden out of the farmyard and treated members to a feast of colour as well as to a wealth of her wonderful garden materials. The club has been invited to take part in a flower festival in the Tithe Barn at Buckland Abbey from 9-15 July, to celebrate 60 years of the National Trust at the abbey. The exhibit title is “Cider, Bees and Honey”. The next club meeting is on 12 July at The Watermark, at 7.30pm. Anne Hopkins will be the demonstrator; her title will be “As you like it”. FIND OUT MORE: Contact Hilary Newcombe (01752) 892647. July 2011 THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE
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A London-bound train pulls into Ivybridge station
Rail services are on the right track
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A decade ago the picture was very different. Rail services seemed to be in terminal decline, with little passenger growth and the station prone to vandalism and appearing to be unkempt. The situation was so serious that a group of concerned town residents formed the Ivybridge Rail
Users’ Group (IRUG) to lobby the rail companies and local and national authorities to stem the decline. It was to be a hard task – not long after the group was formed the number of trains serving the town’s station was planned to be cut from 24 per day to just 10. The group used a full range of
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IVYBRIDGE RAIL USERS’ GROUP IRUG was formed by local rail users, with the help and support of the town council, in 2004. The group’s aims and objectives are: 1. To work with the rail companies and local and district councils to help bring about improvements in the service and facilities at Ivybridge station. 2. To promote the wider use and benefits of rail travel to the people of Ivybridge. 3. To work with the relevant authorities to ensure the station and surrounding areas are kept maintained and in a clean, safe and secure condition. The group holds meetings approximately four times a year to discuss various issues of rail travel, but members maintain contact with each other on a regular basis. Occasionally speakers from FGW and/or other rail organisations are invited to give information and answer questions about rail services. Anyone interested in rail transport can join. To contact the group please ring Ivybridge Town Council (01752) 893815 who will give you details of the committee and member’s contact details.
media and tactics – TV, radio, press public meetings and contacting local MPs – to put forward the case that the town deserved better rail services. This slowly began to get results as more trains were added to the timetable and improvements were made to the station. However, it has not been all plain sailing – in 2009 the town lost direct trains to London Waterloo. Following this set back, the group launched a major campaign to win back a train link to London. The three week-day high-speed trains (two on Saturdays) to London Paddington are the fruits of their very hard labour. “I think our success has been down to the fact that we have been
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realistic in our demands,” says IRUG chairman Cllr Phillip Dredge. “Our modus operandi has never been to ask for the world or be too aggressive. We prefer to engage with all the bodies involved in providing the train services and looking after the station and put forward constructive suggestions for improvements. “You must present the business case for a change to a service or the introduction of additional trains, therefore we put in a lot of work before we approach a company so we have evidence to hand to show them that the change or addition is good for them too.” It is not only the rail services that the group works hard to improve. The station has undergone many improvements over the last few years, much of it thanks to the group’s initiative and local First Group management. These include a new shelter on the eastbound platform, electronic information screens which provide travellers with detailed information on services and a general improvement in the condition of the station and its surroundings. The combination of a more attractive timetable and a nicer station environment has lead to a mini boom in passenger numbers. Ten years ago, passenger footfall through the station was just 20,000 per annum. Now it is in the region of 65,000 per annum and rising. “It is great that passenger numbers are at the level they are, and continuing to increase, and to see the station looking the best it has done for many years,” says Phillip. “It has been hard work at times, and we mustn’t rest on our laurels. “There are a number of nationwide rail issues, such as limitations of rolling stock, which can impact on us at the local level, so we must remain vigilant, and 2013 will see the
franchise up for renewal – IRUG is already engaged in working to protect the current level of services.” With a sustainable timetable of around 20 trains per day, including three high-speed trains direct to London on weekdays, a smarter station with high-tech information screens giving real-time travel information and passenger numbers on a steady upward trajectory, rail services for Ivybridge are on the right track thanks to IRUG. For the latest rail timetables, see Ivybridge information on page 27
Electronic screens provide real-time information
IRUG Group produce a Days out from Ivybridge leaflet each summer with details of a range of fantastic days out by rail from Ivybridge. The leaflet is free and has information on destinations, timetables and fares. The 2011 Days out from Ivybridge leaflet is out now and available from The Watermark. July 2011 THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE
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Take BETTER PHOTOS David Rayner, of Ivybridge & District Camera Club, has more tips on how to improve the images you take using your digital camera
THIS MONTH I’d like to explore the at the LCD and deliberately ask idea of making a photo rather than simply taking one. The concept is not new; the celebrated photographer Ansel Adams made the idea popular back in 1935, and he also applied the concept to the technical process of making the prints; but we’ll not look at printing today. Of course, there are many occasions when taking a ‘snap’ is desirable, but to improve our photographs we need to think about composition, lighting direction and other camera craft such as we have been looking at in past articles. Thinking about and acting on the craft often involves spending time setting the camera; changing our position in relation to the subject or the background; sometimes waiting for a while or even returning on a better occasion; asking permission, and so on. Already we begin to see the image taking on qualities that we have personally introduced. We are adding something of ourselves to the artwork and are ‘making’ a photograph rather than simply taking a record of the scene. So on the occasions when you have time, try thinking ‘making an image’ and that will remind you and thus help you become skilled at the craft. It’s a deep subject but we have space to look at some ideas. My first tip is: “Take a snap: ask how it can be improved: then make a photograph.” Take snaps using as many craft tips as you can. But then look 24
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yourself if you can improve the composition, or the lighting quality, or the image sharpness etc. Then remake the photograph, trying to improve whatever you have seen is not as you wished it to be. You won’t always have time to do this, so just snap away, but when you do have time, use it constructively to make a photo. On these occasions, try to return home with one good photo instead of a hundred mediocre ones.
Why not go out with your camera today and see if you can find a few perspective improvements? Having discussed this outlook, let us take a look at one compositional tool – your zoom control versus your feet. Many look upon the zoom control as a way of getting the subject closer. It does do this, but in many cases not very well. Increasing zoom always increases image blur and reduces contrast. The best tool for getting the subject closer is your feet. However, despite its drawbacks, zoom is a great compositional tool for adjusting perspective. If you adjust the zoom and walk to a new position, you’ll adjust the perspective in your image and change the composition, often to your advantage.
For example, if you compose an image so your subject is relatively large in the frame (another good tip on it’s own), then walk backwards a few metres and zoom in so that the subject returns to its original size, you’ll find a major difference in your composition. Although your subject is still the size you wanted, some of the background clutter may disappear due to perspective flattening. Take a look at the two example photographs above. The left one was taken at a close distance and no zoom. Because of the wide angle there is a lot of sky and so the resulting picture is darker because the auto exposure has been fooled. I could have improved this by zooming in from where I stood, but then the foreground rubbish bin would have been bigger and intrude even more into my chosen scene. From where I stood this was a ‘compromise’ picture. Buy stepping back a few yards and using x3 zoom to make the building around the same size as before, I have not only excluded a lot of the sky and thus improved the exposure of the subject, but I’ve reduced the apparent size of the offending rubbish bin by perspective flattening. I’ve also been able to show the pretty clock tower too. It’s not a picture to shake the world, but in my opinion, I made this image rather than just taking it. Why not go out with your camera today and see if you can find a few perspective improvements to your photographs?
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New roles for town’s man at County Hall IVYBRIDGE’S COUNTY councillor has new responsibilities following a shake-up of the leadership team at Devon County Council. Roger Croad is now responsible for environment and community planning and is the cabinet member for libraries.
Can you prop up theatre company? IVYBRIDGE THEATRE Company is in urgent need of a small sofa and armchair, and a writing desk/table for their next production in August. If you have anything suitable that they could borrow, hire or use call (01752) 893308.
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Big lunch celebrates saving town field THE COMMUNITY around the recentlythreatened MacAndrew’s Field came together for a big lunch last month to mark a new chapter in the field’s history. The lunch was a celebration of the field being saved as a recreational area after plans to develop part of the site were rejected and highlighted how the community has grown closer over the past year. Around 80 people enjoyed lunch in the field, including the Mayor Trevor Parsons and Filham Ward district councillors Kathy Cuthbert and Tony Barber. Home-made bunting adorned the fence and residents brought a range of food and drink to share, including a fourlayer chocolate cake and elderflower cordial made from elderflowers picked from bushes in the field; a barbecue in a wheelbarrow proved very popular. A brief rain shower could not dampen spirits as residents enjoyed
meeting other members of the community and taking part in some games. Next year residents are hoping to organise a Diamond Jubilee Big Lunch on 3 June, 2012. Ambitious plans already being considered include a marquee and live music. The Mayor has offered to pay for the necessary licence application, and the ward’s district councillors have promised some of their localism money towards the event. A new Friends of MacAndrew Residents’ Group is also being set up and will be looking for fundraising ideas to make the day one to remember. The following year sees the 75th anniversary of the field being given to the town in memory of James MacAndrew of Lukesland, another good reason for yet more celebrations!
Mayor Cllr Trevor Parsons picks the winning ticket for the raffle run by Ivybridge Twinning Association on its stall at the Spring in the Park event. The association also held a successful book sale during the day. FIND OUT MORE: Contact Clive Hunter on (01752) 893726
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Harriers out in force at Plymouth Half Marathon ERME VALLEY HARRIERS’ turned out in force at one of the most popular local races on the calendar. Twenty four Harriers took part in the Plymouth Half Marathon, with Neil Holmes the first Harrier home in a time of 1.17.49; Alison McEwing (1.28.39) was the first club lady. Andy Trigg (1.23.39) and Matt Brown (1.24.41) had a close contest, with a re-run coming up shortly at the Torbay Half Marathon. Best run of the day came from
Ken Summers (1.37.37) as he narrowly missed out on breaking his own vet 60 age record.
The Harriers now concentrate on their own relay race on Friday, 1 July, at Ivybridge Rugby Club. Four athletes will each cover a 2.5 mile single lap course and racing gets underway at 7pm. There are various prizes up for grabs including a non-running club team. Participants are advised to arrive early to enter their teams. MORE: www.ermevalleyharriers.co.uk LEFT John Lee and Claire Marks approaching the finish
CRICKETERS HOPING FOR GOOD RUN IN JULY Youth cricket action at Filham Park Matt Brown
Filham Park fixtures for July
AFTER SOME inconsistent results on Saturdays in the Devon League but some good wins in the Sunday South Devon league, Ivybridge Cricket Club will be hoping to go out blazing throughout July to lift themselves higher in the league standings. In the 1st XI, Sri Lanka star Jeewan da Silva has already made a big impact with some great off-spin bowling, as well as with a century over at Plymstock, while Josh Zimmerman, too, is fulfiling his tremendous all-rounder potential as the season progresses. For the 2nd XI, a number of promising youngsters are emerging, including Tom Hall and Andy Statton. Adam Huxtable’s ability to hit out has been missed as he recovers from injury, but 26
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with players such as Adam Warden, David Eadie and Lloyd Thomas now back from university and ready to support the efforts of stalwarts like Kelvin Trent, Paul Veale, Gareth Andrews and Andy Johnson, there is a real chance for all the teams to step up their game. The emergence of wicketkeeper Scott McGrath, too, bodes well for the club, while Pete Abrahams will surely end up with a hatful of wickets by the end of the season as his efforts deserve. The club welcomes new players of all ages and at all levels. Any adult cricket enquiries please contact Gareth (07944 978570) or Des (07984 456060): junior enquiries to Stafford (07941 247207) or Dave (07979 542155). Alternatively, email jonsparkes1974@aol.com
Drinks and refreshments are available at all home games: and the barbecue is fired up: weather permitting: at Twenty/20 matches and after many Saturday home matches. 1st: (tbc) Twenty/20, 6pm 2nd: 1st XI v. Stoke Gabriel, 2pm 4th: U/11 v. Yealmpton, 6pm 6th: U/15 v. Tavistock, 6pm 8th: (tbc) Twenty/20, 6pm 9th: 2nd XI v. Thorveton, 2pm 10th: U/11 v. Tavistock, 10.30am 13th: U/13 v. Cornwood Oaks, 6pm 15th: (tbc) Twenty/20, 6pm 16th: 1st XI v. Bideford, 2pm 17th: Friendly v. OPMs, 2pm 19th: P&D v. Cornwood, 6pm 23rd: 2nd XI v. Ottery St.Mary, 2pm 29th: Friendly v. Crane, 6pm 30th: 1st XI v. Kingsbridge, 2pm 31st: v. Plymstock, 2pm
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i Your Town Council Mayor Cllr Trevor Parsons Deputy mayor Cllr Christopher Childs Town Hall, Erme Court, Leonards Road Tel: 01752 893815 E: townclerk@ ivybridge.gov.uk www.ivybridge.gov.uk
Your councillors FILHAM WARD Cllr Christopher Childs Ermecote, Exeter Road Cllr Mrs Bridy Malin 28 Sumner Road, Bittaford Wood Cllr Trevor Parsons 7 Paper Makers Lane Cllr Mrs Frances Reeve 37 Mill Meadow Cllr Eric Robbins 3 Harford Road Cllr Mrs Elizabeth Silsbury 22 Brook Road CENTRAL WARD Cllr David Amphlett 39 Fernbank Avenue Cllr Phillip Dredge 34 Cole Lane Cllr Melvyn Vincent 27 Western Road WOODLAND WARD Cllr Lydia Farmer 128 Cleeve Drive Cllr David Gray-Taylor 24 Julian Road Cllr Anthony Khong 71 Trematon Drive Cllr Jim Lloyd 57 Holtwood Drive Cllr Mrs Katie Reville 39 Boringdon Park Cllr Alan Spencer 7 Claymans Pathway
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INFORMATION Helpful numbers, your town councillors and rail times
Helpful numbers
EMERGENCY Police Ambulance Fire ......................................999 Gas ........................................................0800 111999 Electricity............................................0800 365900 Water ................................................0800 1691144 RSPCA ..............................................08705 555999 Police – all station enquiries..08452 777444 Women’s Aid Refuge................01803 524594 HEALTH CENTRES/HOSPITALS Ivybridge Health Centre ........01752 690777 (24 hours) Highlands Health Centre........01752 897111 (24 hours) Derriford Casualty ......................0845 1558155 Plymouth Eye Infirmary..........01752 315125 LOCAL INFORMATION Ivybridge Town Council ..........01752 893815 The Watermark............................01752 892220 Youth Centre..................................01752 893040 Ivybridge CC..................................01752 691000 ICC absence line..........................01752 891777 Social Services, Ivybridge ......01752 891030 Age Concern..................................01752 691883 Royal British Legion ..................01752 892782 Chapel Place Community Centre ........................ ..............................................................01752 894394
The Seamoor Children’s Centre .......................... ..............................................................01752 896356 RNIB Transcription Unit..........01752 690092 South Hams District Council ..01803 861234 Trading Standards......................01752 304580 Employment Job Centre ........01752 336800 National Rail Enquiries ............08457 484950 COUNSELLING Samaritans ....................................01752 221666 Ivy Cottage Counselling..........01752 897224 Rape Crisis Line............................01752 223584 Childline ..................(freephone) 0800 111111 Alcohol and Drug Abuse ........01752 267431 Narcotics Anonymous..............07071 224017 NSPCC Child Protection helpline ........................ ......................................(freephone) 0800 800500 South Devon Women’s Aid Helpline ................ ..............................................................01364 644088 Ivybridge Library ................01752 893140 Monday ............................................9.30am – 7pm Tuesday ............................................9.30am – 5pm Wednesday ....................................9.30am – 1pm Thursday ..........................................9.30am – 7pm Friday..................................................9.30am – 5pm Saturday ..........................................9.30am – 1pm
RAIL SERVICES FOR IVYBRIDGE WEEKDAYS from 23 May - 9 September 2011 Ivybridge to Plymouth Des 07.59 PZ 09.05 PZ 10.27 PZ 12.26 PL 15.19 PL 16.28 Lisk 17.21 PL 19.12* PZ 23.11* PL Plymouth to Ivybridge Des 08.06 08.21 EX 08.53 09.08* PDN 09.48 10.03* PDN 13.41 13.56 NA 15.08 15.23 NA 16.57 17.12* PDN 17.45 18.02 EX 18.44 18.59 EX 21.25 21.40 EX
SATURDAYS from 28 May - 10 September 2011 Ivybridge to Plymouth Des 07.56 PZ 09.03 PZ 10.19 PZ 13.50 PL 16.47 PL 17.10* PZ 18.51 PZ 19.11* PZ Plymouth to Ivybridge 08.06 08.21 09.33 09.48* 12.00 12.15* 12.35 12.50 15.32 15.47 17.38 17.53 18.56 19.13 21.15 21.30
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SUNDAYS from 22 May - 11September 2011 Ivybridge to Plymouth Des 10.09 PZ 13.04 PL 17.08 PZ Plymouth to Ivybridge Des 14.06 14.21 EX 15.49 16.07 EX 16.38 16.53 BRI * High Speed Train | PDN-London (Paddington) | NA-Newton Abbot PL-Plymouth | EX-Exeter (St Davids) | PZ-Penzance | BRI-Bristol Lisk-Liskeard | All eastbound trains call at Totnes. Information courtesy of Ivybridge Rail Users’ Group (IRUG); to contact the group call 01752 892220; or www.irug.com Full and mini timetables available from the Watermark Information Centre; National Rail Enquiries - see above or www.nationalrail.co.uk; First Great Western www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
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