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Shortly before going to print, a few days after our new Prime Minister took office, came the sad news that we had lost our longest reigning monarch in history, Queen Elizabeth II. As we enter this new era, with the current global issues, the only certainty is that we are living in very uncertain times and can take nothing for granted. Even with the new energy price cap, households and businesses still face increases in fuel bills this winter which will have an impact on the cost of living. However, local organisations are already looking ahead to help where they can. In Community News, Transition Tavistock has practical advice on how to reduce your energy usage, and the Tamar Energy Fest in November provides a chance to discuss energy and retrofit options. Tavistock Library’s Winter Offer covers support with the cost of living; food; health & wellbeing; digital access; employment. And Dr Jo Coldron has an update on NHS measures to help patients and the environment.
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A new era
Locally there is still much to appreciate this autumn. Amateur theatre companies are once again looking forward to staging productions after the difficulties of the last two years, and Pudsey Day of Morris is back; bonfire festivities will be in full swing around 5 November; West Devon Art Workshops has courses to suit all abilities and pockets; and you can still catch the heritage walks series including Simon Dell’s Tavistock by Twilight. In our feature article, Peter Burkill looks at pine martens and the potential benefits of re-introducing them to Devon. Our two local people are both extremely talented and proactive: Adam Benjamin has created dance productions all over the world, and is also currently exhibiting his artwork at Mime in Tavistock; Dianne Giles has an innate flair for photography and although self-taught, has already experienced considerable acclaim.
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Should pine martens be reintroduced to Devon?
Image by Peter Burkill
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Pine martens love climbing and their hind-ankles are very flexible. Their preferred habitat is woodland where they can find food, shelter, and holes in trees to avoid foxes which are one of their predators. Pine martens have a very wide diet and their commonest prey are rodents; they also eat berries particularly in autumn when they eat so many rowan berries that their scats turn bright red! They also take birds, including ground-living game birds and they love eggs.
The pine martens’ demise
I personally became acquainted with pine martens when a Scots friend suggested I photograph them. This is not actually that easy because they are very shy and avoid humans whenever possible; but I learnt that they were attracted to
What are pine martens?
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As well as being hunted for their pelts, pine marten populations have also suffered because man felled trees and
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changed the landscape. As pine martens need cover, man’s alterations to the environment mean it became less and less suitable and pine marten populations fell. At least this was the case in England. In Scotland however, not only are humans less common, but the environment has also changed far less and so pine martens have been able to flourish there.
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They are mustelids, which means they are in the same biological family as otters, stoats and badgers. They are about the size of a large cat with a long tail, and have fabulous thick warm coats called pelts - and that is part of the cause of their demise. When man discovered their pelts were good for wearing, he began hunting them. Even today the Scottish sporran is made of pine marten fur! In mainland Europe, marten pelts were so important that in Croatia, their currency is named after them, as kuna is Croatian for pine marten!
Where are they found?
My acquaintance with pine martens
Have you ever seen a pine marten in the wild? I bet your answer is ‘no’, because they are the second rarest mammal in the UK. They are not found in this country except in the Highlands of Scotland and in North Wales. Yet if we go back, say two thousand years, we would find pine martens were one of the commonest wild mammals. What has happened? But first let me address some fundamentals.
Gloucester was the first English county to re-introduce pine martens and there are around 30 creatures in and around the Forest of Dean. These pine martens came from Scotland over a period of years, following an extensive study by Gloucester Wildlife Trust. This is well documented at www. gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/project-pine-marten. In fact, isolated pine martens have also been recorded recently in Hampshire, Shropshire and Cornwall.
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peanut butter, and so by keeping out of their way, I have succeeded over the years in photographing them. I smear peanut butter at key locations near the house in the afternoon and then wait patiently and quietly inside the house. My cameras are linked wirelessly both to flash guns and remote triggers that allow me to take photographs. This works well when the pine marten appears near the house before it gets dark and can be seen. However, 2022 was different. Not only was it wetter than normal but the pine martens did not appear until it was dark. My preferred means of photographing them could not be used so I had to rejig my cameras to be triggered remotely with beam breakers - so the pine martens took their own photos while I was asleep!
Where have they been introduced in England?
So, back to the title question
I believe that there are many suitable places locally where human population density is low and the habitat is suitable, so that pine martens could be reintroduced. At a talk I gave recently in Tavistock on rewilding pine martens, a poll of the audience showed that around 70% felt that pine martens should be reintroduced to Dartmoor. There are a lot of procedures that need to be followed and Devon Wildlife Trust is now working on this. I look forward to their analysis of how pine martens could be re-introduced to this county.
conducted over several years in Ireland recently has born this out. So, if we reintroduce pine martens, we are likely to get more red squirrels too! I think everyone would welcome that. There are many people now who will pay to see pine martens, so it is a cottage industry in Scotland but is also becoming the case in places in England.
Peter Burkill
Rewilding is now a trendy term and it could be applied to pine martens, but there are pros and cons to this question. If you want to rear pheasants or keep hens then there is an argument against having pine martens as neighbours. However not everyone keeps game birds, and there are so many reasons why we should have pine martens. They are part of our natural fauna and so I believe they have a right to exist here. If you have even seen one in the wild, you will understand it when I state they are hugely charismatic (think of bouncy ‘Zebidee’). One of their biggest sponsors is the Forestry Commission. Why? Because grey squirrels cause huge damage to forest saplings, and pine martens eat squirrels. In fact, pine martens can alter the balance between red and grey squirrels. The latter were introduced and are larger, while the former are native and smaller. Pine martens catch grey squirrels more easily and there is a reason: they cannot get so far along a tree branch than the much lighter red squirrel. A scientific study
What about the West Country?
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Born in Hammersmith, Dianne swapped the urban neighbourhood for a more rural playground when her parents moved to Twyford, Berkshire when she
I liked Dianne Giles the minute I met her. She is one of life’s smiley people. She is also a highly talented, decorated photographer who has captured beautiful portraits of our landscape and community through her lens.
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was eleven. After marrying, she and her husband took holidays in Devon and immediately felt at home, returning year on year to explore Dartmoor and its surrounding towns and villages. Enjoying the community spirit of Tavistock, they decided to take the plunge, and relocated in 2015. They both continued to commute, Dianne to her job as a cargo agent for Virgin Atlantic, a role she had held for almost twenty years. After a few months, she accepted a redundancy package from Virgin and began working at White Stuff in Tavistock, rising to assistant manager.
Eight years ago, Dianne began posting images from her phone onto Blipfoto, an online photo journal where anyone can upload one photo per day. She received some fantastic feedback and
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was soon hooked. Inspired to improve she invested in a Nikon beginners’ camera, and before long a series of her abstract photographs were published in the national magazine Practical Photography. In 2016 she entered the prestigious Countryfile calendar competition and to her absolute delight and amazement, her image of a woodland in the mist was selected. This led to a position on the long list panel of judges for three years - a role which she found both inspirational and great fun. She has since had images published in a range of notable magazines including Dartmoor Magazine in which she was a featured photographer in 2018 with a cover image of Greyface Dartmoor Sheep - a dream come true.
Dianne’s first love was always the landscape, flora and fauna and she began a project in 2015 capturing Dartmoor throughout the year. She had a book published of her images and has done so every year since, just for herself. She is considering a wider publication in 2025 that will cover ten years of beautiful Dartmoor photographs, but is aware that high quality photography prints come at an expensive retail price.
Photos by Dianne Giles. You can find more details about Dianne’s work at diannejgilesphotography co.uk facebook.com/diannejaynegilesor
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Dianne now enjoys working for three days a week in the Devon Air Ambulance charity shop in Tavistock, and tries to fit in time with family, dog and her camera around that. She is very
impressed with Dianne’s Dartmoor images and gave Dianne permission to capture scenes from his garden, with a view to creating a beautiful companion book showcasing the garden throughout the year. It’s a project she is relishing, volunteering for a morning of weeding, then spending the afternoon capturing the ever-changing mood of the garden with the turn of the seasons. In 2021 Dianne entered the RHS photographic competition and was selected for an exhibition in the Saatchi Gallery in Sloane Square. Her portfolio of dark autumnal scenes taken at RHS Rosemoor won a bronze medal and a grand day out to London was had.
Self-taught via books, magazines and an occasional workshop, her hobby had become something she really wanted to invest in, so with the support of family she took a three-month hiatus from her job and took up the challenge of photographing ‘People of Dartmoor’, a collection of black and white images for exhibition in Home Farm Cafe and Gallery near Bovey Tracey. This led to a further exhibition of local people in the Princetown Visitor Centre. She spent time with farriers, thatchers, farmers, vets, volunteers and a vicar, in the pursuit of capturing natural photographs of a working community. This venture really pushed her out of her comfort zone but she loved every minute and her portraits received universal acclaim.
Dianne began volunteering at Wildside, a private garden in Buckland Monachorum which occasionally opens to visitors. Keith Wiley the owner, a keen photographer himself was
self-effacing and despite her natural talent and huge successes, feels she is still an amateur with so much more to learn. Dianne fell in love with Devon a long time ago and does not take it for granted. She feels fortunate to live in this magical place amongst many people who have offered support, friendship and encouragement. She is a good human; warm, enthusiastic and passionate about the moor, its people and traditions, creating a beautiful library of our home at a point in time which will be celebrated for years to come.
Nichola Williams
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get on the art programme, he graduated in Dance and Fine Art in 1990, and shortly afterwards secured his first art exhibition in the King’s Road. Initially he taught dance part-time in a further education college to fund his painting, but he began to enjoy the teaching, particularly staging productions with the
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Adam Benjamin didn’t start dancing until his late twenties, but has since travelled the world, creating spectacular Adamproductions.grewup in London, becoming a keen sportsman and competing at a high level, until his early twenties, when his attention turned to martial arts, particularly Tai Chi. He then realised that dance offered exciting opportunities to combine art with the physical element he loved in martial arts. At 27, he auditioned to study dance at Middlesex Polytechnic; the dance technique class he admits was one of his all-time most painful experiences, however his audition piece fared better. Basing his routine around Tai Chi and Ba Gua movements he captured the tutor’s interest, winning a place in true ‘Billy Elliot’ style. Having also managed to
students and developing his skills as a Adamchoreographer.accepted an artist in residency position at a new integrated recreation centre attached to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London. Its gym was used by both disabled and nondisabled people but he noticed there
After leaving CandoCo he worked in South Africa, as artistic director of Tshwaragano Dance Company, where he provided a socially integrated platform for disabled, non-disabled, black and white dancers, and even made a soundtrack with the choir of Nelson Mandela, for his show The Querist’s Quire. Projects took him to Ethopia,
Adam had met Celeste Dandeker through the spinal cord injury charity, ASPIRE; she had been one of the first contemporary UK dancers, but was now quadriplegic after breaking her neck during a performance. Adam persuaded her to start a weekly dance class open to anyone, and as they taught together, the project evolved into CandoCo Dance Company, the first professional company for disabled and non-disabled dancers.
Senegal and Japan often working in expertinathehebusyduringItprojectscreatingasCouncil,withconjunctiontheBritishaswellspendingtimehisowninEurope.wasinJapanabreakinaschedulethatmetTamami,directorofretreatcentreNagano,aninJapanese reflexology – and his future wife.
painting. He specialises in land and seascapes, creating them from memory, enhanced by a little imagination.
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weren’t any shared sessions, and it struck him that dance had the potential to provide a collective experience.
The House of God by Adam Benjamin
The company’s first public performance in Leeds was attended by a critic from The Guardian, after which the project snowballed. By 1993 the company was touring internationally and filling 900 seats in the South Bank. Although it was initially difficult to persuade the top able-bodied dancers to join, that changed as the company’s reputation grew. Adam choreographed and danced with CandoCo from 1991 to 1998, and worked with many inspirational people, including Dame Siobhan Davies, who taught him how to involve his dancers in devising choreography, making them an intrinsic part of the creative process – a life skill he has embraced ever since.
In 2002, the couple moved to Cornwall where they brought up their three boys, and in 2008 Adam took on a full-time teaching role with the faculty of theatre and performance at the University of Plymouth. Here he became the catalyst for building The House, the university’s fully accessible venue for performing arts. In 2017 he returned to freelance work, only for the pandemic to shut down the performing arts worldwide two years later. Adam used the time to write, teach Tai Chi outside, set up an environmental fundraiser for reforestation (The Dancers’ Forest) and also rediscover painting. He has barely painted since the 1990s but hasn’t lost his touch, although he admits he has difficulty knowing when to stop on a
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Art took a back seat, and Adam and Celeste spent their time overturning stereotypical beliefs about physical ability. Adam met the late David Toole at one of their first workshops, Toole later joined the company, an extraordinary performer who danced on his hands, and became one of the most celebrated disabled dancers in the world.
Adam has received numerous awards for his achievements in performing arts and education, and his creative energy is still in full flow, so it probably won’t be long before there’s another project on the horizon.
You can see Adam’s new artwork at Mime in Paddons Row, Tavistock, Monday to Saturday until the end of October. For more information about Adam’s projects and artwork see www. adambenjamin.co.uk. Adam teaches Tai Chi at The Printworks in Tavistock on Monday, Tuesday & Friday mornings and in Calstock on Thursday evenings.Rosemary Best
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I feel like we might be starting to achieve things. We have signed up to the Royal College of GPs Green Impact for Health (with 975 other practices around the country – about 10% of the total number). This gives us literally hundreds of things to address from small things like making sure that our tea and coffee is fairtrade to big projects like changing people from environment-harming asthma inhalers to environmentally friendly ones. Last year we achieved the Silver Award and this year we’re on track to get Gold.
With the change in the weather at home, extreme weather events around the world frequently in the news and the increasing engagement of people of all ages and backgrounds in the issues, the discussion about climate change is getting wider and seems to be part of every sphere of life at the moment. Perhaps I feel this slightly more than most as my husband is a Climate Change scientist and my children are vocal and opinionated tweenagers!
Dr Jo Coldron Tavyside Health Centre, Tavistock
The discourse is increasing in volume and urgency in the health service too (at last), and for no small reason. The British Medical Journal reported in 2020 that the NHS contributes around 4% of the UK’s total carbon emissions, so if we as a nation are to achieve net zero, changes in the NHS are essential. And of course, change in our climate is in itself a medical emergency with high air temperatures directly causing increased death rates and changes in food security, flooding, displacement of populations and the spread of infectious diseases all directly adding to mortality and morbidity. Air pollution caused by cars and other particle emitters has an enormous effect on many different illnesses especially, the big killers: heart disease, strokes and respiratory illness. To put this in context, scientists say one third of new asthma cases could be avoided by cutting emissions. There are lots of things starting to change – both at a micro-GP surgery level and local, regional and nation scales.
You will start to see our doctors doing their home visits on the practice electric bikes soon. It might mean we turn up to our afternoon surgeries slightly damp knowing the Devon weather, but we are committed to it. Vehicle use is a substantial fraction of the NHS emissions. One of the better things to come out of the Covid pandemic was the widespread adoption of technology in the health service to do things like consulting remotely – which saves many thousands of car journeys to hospitals and GP surgeries. It’s so important that moving forward we work to have a balance of remote and face-to-face consultations so everyone who needs to be seen can be, but that we avoid car journeys when it’s not necessary. Consultations are evolving too. When appropriate, medical staff are placing emphasis on discussions about exercise and the environment we live in together, looking holistically at wellness and community as well as traditional prescriptions.
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We are looking to reduce the amount of waste we produce, and finding innovative ways of doing things that use less plastic and resources. None of these are new ideas but getting round to implementing them in the middle of an already busy day takes some doing. A lot of the inspiration for possible change is coming from looking at others and what they have already achieved, for example Primary Care in Cornwall where people have been working hard, and most importantly together, on environmental Onsustainability.alargescale in October 2020, NHS leaders made a pledge to become the world’s first net zero national health system by 2040. Some of this will be achieved by looking at infrastructure – NHS vehicles and buildings; some by using technology to save patient journeys to hospital and delivering much more patient care in local communities or homes; some by switching from consumables to low carbon options. So much of this work fits with what our patients want too: being cared for at home rather than in hospitals; avoiding unnecessary medications, and taking the most planet-friendly versions. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the thought of climate change but by doing what I can, together with my colleagues and patients, I can feel just a little more empowered and optimistic.
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The duo are keen to sustain the same friendly, independent ethos of the practice whilst ensuring that it continues to stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and equipment of modern dentistry. Raj graduated in 2000 from SRMC University and has worked in both hospital and practice settings in London before settling in Plymouth. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a special interest in periodontology in which she gained a master’s degree in India. Raj also recently completed training in botox and fillers, and consistently attends courses to further her dental techniques and skills. Lucy qualified from Cardiff University with BDS (Hons) in 2010. She carried out her vocational training with Malcom Prideaux in Plymouth before working as a Maxillofacial Senior House Officer at Derriford Hospital. Lucy sat her MJDF exam in 2012 to become a
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There are lots of ways to stay in touch with RNID’s work and find out more – you can take our free online hearing check on our website which takes just three minutes, or sign up to our campaigns network to stay in the know. We campaign on big issues that affect deaf people and people with hearing loss, such as access to earwax removal services, and subtitles on On-demand television. You can follow RNID on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, or get in touch with our contact centre by phone, email, live chat, text or BSL video.
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Visit www.rnid.org.uk/contact to find out more, or phone 0808 808 0123, text 07360 268 988, or email contact@rnid.org.uk
Hearing aid drop-in sessions
my batteries, got my hearing aid working, took all my details to help me further, gave me advice about the doctors’ referral and generally just made me feel that someone was really listening to me and glad to be of assistance. Today was such a positive experience I just can’t put it into words.”
Callington Town Hall from 10.30am-12.30pm every 3rd Thursday of the month
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Tavistock Library foyer from 10.00am-12.00pm every 3rd Thursday of the month
Our hearing aid drop-in sessions take place on the second Thursday in the month at Oak Tree Surgery in Liskeard from 2.00pm-4.00pm. The next sessions will take place on Thursday 13 October, and 10 November. We will also be starting a session in Ivybridge very soon.
with RNID
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Shade and outdoor seating along with attractive, fragrant, and low maintenance planting topped many people’s wish lists this summer, which
Our poor gardens have taken a real pounding after this summer’s drought with ‘autumn’ arriving horribly early for many trees and shrubs which shed their leaves months early, and others like perennials and annuals coming to an end far earlier than usual. With rising temperatures appearing to become the norm, it’s time to make a major reassessment of our garden management, what we plant, and how we use our outdoor space. Autumn is the ideal time of year to plan and carry out any changes, from hard landscaping to turfing and planting.
different times of year and all extremes of weather. So, though shade is ultradesirable during a hot summer, from autumn to early spring we tend to want to make the most of scarce sun, so don’t site a densely planted pergola where it blocks sun from house windows.
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Planting to suit the soil and aspect (the amount of sun or shade) is a nobrainer now our weather is changing so radically. But what did become massively apparent in my garden was the difference between well-cared for, versus unimproved soil. Borders that had been regularly mulched with garden compost or manure, and my compost-rich no-dig veg beds, grew happy healthy plants and good crops, whereas plants on un-improved soil
can be achieved with a plant-clad pergola that can either be free-standing or with one side attached to a house or outbuilding. Clothe it with a climber such as a grape vine or a wisteria to create a Mediterranean feel, or a rambler rose partnered with clematis. Raised beds need less watering than pots and serve dual purpose as extra, informal seating; plus having planting beds off the ground is ideal for droughttolerant fragrant plants like lavender, sage, and rosemary, which thrive in dry conditions but hate having ‘wet feet’, especially in winter. (Or if sticking with containers, swap small pots for large ones that don’t need watering so often). When planning features such as this for your garden, bear in mind that every garden has to ‘multi-task’ to suit
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Collect seeds from annual garden flowers, such as love-in-a-mist, sunflower, and Californian poppy. Sow outside now if soil is well drained, or in modular trays to overwinter under cover.
Bought seed packets usually contain lots of seeds, so why not get together with some gardening friends and share an order to save money and grow a wider variety of plants.
Many plants propagate themselves so when you’re gardening keep a keen eye out for self-sown seedlings and shoots of shrubs and climbers that have rooted where they touch the ground.
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in container Container with Heuchera and Japanese
really struggled. Time spent on soil improvement this autumn is likely to pay absolute dividends in the future.
Things to do in the garden
As living costs escalate, there are lots of ways to save money in the garden. Plant outdoor crops for next year like soft fruit, brassicas, and garlic and divide rhubarb crowns to make more plants.
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seen from indoors, to enjoy whatever the weather.
Make more plants for free by dividing herbaceous perennials. Tackle spring and summer-flowering ones now and do late-blooming plants as well as ornamental grasses next spring.
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If you’re looking for a quick fix to brighten your garden, patio pots are the perfect weekend project. Hoof out bedding plants onto the compost heap and get ahead with planting autumn and winter colour plants, like Heuchera with evergreen foliage in a magnificent range of colours; ornamental grasses with colourful evergreen leaves like bronze, gold, and variegated Carex; evergreen shrubs such as autumn and winter-flowering Camellia sasanqua, and miniature bedding cyclamen. Infill any gaps (or fill whole pots) with spring bulbs to give months of colour from late winter onwards - hyacinths, tulips, and narcissi. Place pots where they can be
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Not everyone’s cup of tea, but hot weather undoubtably attracted a greater variety of insects this summer. Among the first arrivals were adult oil beetles searching for bare patches of ground to build their nest burrows. These charismatic, some might say ugly beetles, exhibit an extraordinary life-cycle. Hundreds of eggs laid underground hatch into tiny louse-like larvae (known as triungulins) that climb into flower-heads to await suitable bee hosts. When a solitary bee arrives to collect pollen, they attach themselves using small hooks on their feet. At the bees nest they dismount and then feed on their pollen stores. Other fascinating beetles included the dor beetle, often called the ‘lousy watchman’ due to the small yellow mites often seen clinging underneath as stowaways, and one of Britain’s largest, the longhorned tanner beetle, attracted to the rotting remains of our old apple tree.
The hot weather saw more sunbathing than usual by blackbirds and robins, fluffing feathers and stretching wings to drive out plumage parasites, and by our slow-worm and common lizard residents finding new basking areas on exposed leaf piles and old plastic water pipes. Extra heat seemed to be the cause of the garden phlox perennials wilting and dying back, until tell-tale orange pupae found among their roots revealed the destructive activity of the stem bore moth. With autumn soon arriving, the ‘leather-jacket’ larvae of another creature – much loved by local hedgehog, fox and badger populations, will soon emerge as ‘daddy-long-legs’ or craneflies. Not so well loved though, have been the huge numbers of female horseflies after our blood. Known by the Vikings as ‘clegs’, these vampire gadflies forced us to wear long sleeves and trousers whenever mowing or weeding. One sad event to report was
Cottage garden wildlife
finding one of the young insurgent rabbits apparently asleep under the front hedge, but closer inspection revealed a rear leg inescapably entangled with goosegrass and ivy which had caused its death.
Dave showed our team at Okehampton Show as we were away, and Gem and the boys helped me at Chagford Show. We didn’t win much, but were in the running in some strong classes. The main thing was the boys both got a rosette in the classes and in the young handler contest.
The lack of grass was ok as animals don’t eat loads when it’s hot, but water was a major issue. Greenwell is watered by two springs: one rises and falls with the seasons and usually provides plenty of water; the other is slow and consistent, but never stops. Only on the driest years do we lose the main one - this was one of those years. There was plenty of water for the house, but with cattle and sheep drinking it and watering the garden, it runs short quickly! Fortunately, most of the young cattle had running water near the river and the cows on the common had plentiful water. But we couldn’t use lots of fields for grazing, and grass earmarked to be cut just didn’t grow. So, we will be short of winter feed, although there is still time as the ground is warm and the rain has come - it will just be late. Further east, the dry weather meant farmers harvested their cereal crops in record time. However when it’s so hot the machinery becomes a cocktail of hot, dry, straw dust and grease which is so easily ignited. Combine fires subsequently caught many unharvested fields alight which is devastating. Some crops also became too dry and farmers had to wait to harvest until dew formed. We managed to get to a few local shows this summer. I judged the Whiteface Dartmoor sheep at Totnes Show and although the family got a bit bored as I pondered over woolly exhibits, it was a lovely day. Chas and
Mat Cole, Greenwell Farm
As autumn takes hold, the dry days of summer, the heat wave and drought seem a distant memory. In my childhood, I’m sure we had loads of long, hot summers with water short on the farm and vivid memories of being scolded by mum or dad if a tap was on too long! Two weeks of hot weather this summer did seem to send the sensationalist media into apocalyptic mood – however it was hot and the animals did not enjoy the extreme heat.
Our Great Gather event was a real success; 40 members of the public joined us for this historic spectacle. I, various family members and my neighbour Bill walked the large group about a mile into the centre of our common adjacent to Greenwell. From the high ground we watched my brother Neil, the lads helping on quads, my niece Bryony on her horse Lady and eight sheep dogs at work as
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they gradually encircled a huge area, gathering the flock of hundreds. At the same time my family team of helpers and Bill gave a running commentary on how a gather works; how the common works, the way the sheep, cattle and ponies sculpt the iconic Dartmoor landscape; the history of commoning and the archaeology. Usually being in the actual gather, I struggled to juggle talking to people and instinctively tried to give instructions to the eager but inexperienced helpers – mostly to slow them down so we could keep up! However, we achieved a mutually workable pace, everyone spread out and we brought the flock in safely. We’ll definitely do it again next July.
Summer – a distant memory
To find out more go to bringing-pine-martens-backdevonwildlifetrust.org/
The Two Moors Pine Marten Project
What stage is the project at?
Who is involved in the Two Moors Pine Marten Project?
Devon Wildlife www.devonwildlifetrust.orgTrust
The Two Moors Pine Marten Project is a partnership of conservation organisations which includes Dartmoor National Park Authority, Devon Wildlife Trust, Exmoor National Park Authority, National Trust and Woodland Trust. The project has also received expert advice and support from Vincent Wildlife Trust, Forestry England and NatureScot, with additional support from Turnstyle Designs.
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Pine martens are members of the weasel family of animals. They are around the size of a small cat and are wonderful tree climbers. They are mainly nocturnal and most of the time they live alone in sparse populations – so you’re unlikely to see one unless you are very lucky! Much of the pine marten’s diet is made up of voles, but they will also eat other small animals including mice, squirrels, birds and insects. In autumn they also consume a lot of wild fruits.
The Two Moors Pine Marten Project is exploring the possibility of bringing the animals back to Exmoor and Dartmoor. Across Britain, the pine marten was once the second most common carnivore, but today they are Britain’s second least common. Populations of pine martens survive in Scotland and parts of Northern England, and in recent years there have been successful reintroductions in Mid Wales and the Forest of Dean, but a lack of good habitat connectivity makes these populations unlikely to reach the South West. After an absence of 150 years, the prospect of pine martens returning to Dartmoor and Exmoor, and from there across the South West, would be a vital next step in the return of a lost native.
They are ‘critically endangered’ in England and Wales, and unlikely to spread from existing populations in Gloucestershire and Mid Wales for many decades. Their absence has left our local wildlife without a vital, functioning part. As predators of small animals, pine martens play an important role in balancing nature, especially in our woodlands. Their loss has had subtle and far-reaching knock-on effects on the wildlife of
Are pine martens a threat to other species?
Stephen Hussey
Why reintroduce pine martens?
A new national strategy for the reintroduction of pine martens highlighted the South West as a priority for potential reintroduction. The proposed reintroduction would involve a minimum of 30 to 40 pine martens being translocated from sustainable populations in Scotland over a period of two years. The first pine martens would be released in autumn 2024 and then closely monitored, so that their location and movements would be known. The project is currently working with experts and local communities to determine the potential impacts of pine martens on other native species, agriculture, shooting estates and woodland management, to establish where and whether a reintroduction could take place.
What is a pine marten?
our woodlands and is thought to have contributed to a decline in the numbers of some of our woodland songbirds.
Pine martens evolved alongside our other native woodland species. They are solitary animals, live at relatively low population densities, have large home ranges and eat what is locally and seasonally abundant. This means they have a lower impact on birds than do common predators such as foxes, domestic cats and crows. They are unlikely to affect populations of rare or vulnerable species in a wild environment. Where conservation and reintroduction activities are taking place suitable precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of pine marten predation, for example adapting dormice boxes to prevent pine martens accessing them.
Alas, it is evident many people are leaving it too late and beyond the point at which there is an option and choice to do so – in these circumstances, we are approached in the hope we can circumvent the authorities.
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The situation is simple – if a person lacks the capacity to make their own decisions, it will not be possible to create an LPA(s) - the only course of action is to make an application for a Deputyship. This involves a rather more complicated legal application and rather than the individual person being able to choose who will act for them – the Court of Protection will appoint a Deputy. This doesn’t mean the people closest to the individual who has lost capacity cannot be involved and make such an application – but it is for the court to decide their suitability. This process is considerably more expensive and can take between 6-9 months to complete. During this time, no one will have legal authority to act on the individual’s behalf. Access to money or sale of property cannot be made, meaning alternative arrangements to fund potential
Despite my plea to anyone I meet to ensure such documents are created and registered, many people are still delaying
In general, most people are now familiar with Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA), both the Financial & Property and Health & Welfare. These documents form the legal basis upon which a person (donor) with capacity to make decisions can appoint an Attorney(s) of their choice to act on their behalf in the event they are unable to do so. It has become common practice for banks, investment institutions, NHS bodies and professionals to require sight of these documents before they are able to converse or convey information.
If you are reading this and do not have your LPAs in place, we would urge you to arrange an appointment and let us help you.
If your loved ones have lost capacity, please speak with one of our team and discuss the Deputyship application process.
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care for loved ones has to be placed on hold. We witness real hardship during these intervening periods. Taking the time to talk through these issues at an earlier stage can avert such suffering and anxiety.
and trusting that they will never be in a situation when they may be needed.
• Working with public and community transport operators on driver training initiatives to help improve the journey for passengers.
Devon’s pilot project involves a variety of support aimed at reducing loneliness in over-55s and young people aged 16-24. For full grant criteria and to apply, organisations should visit: www.traveldevon.info/accessibility/connecting-you
Loneliness is not always about being alone, sometimes people can experience it when a set of circumstances make them feel isolated, for example having a disability or being a young carer. Transport can help solve this problem by connecting us to people, places, and experiences.”
• Introducing a travel buddy system and developing on board support from staff/volunteers. This builds on the successful trial of the ‘Chatty Bus’ services in the Exeter to Exmouth area to encourage sociable travel and help people to switch to public transport from the car for some journeys.
Travel fund tackles loneliness
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Councillor Andrea Davis, portfolio holder for transport, Devon County Council said: “We know that transport can often be a barrier to connecting with others, perhaps due to living in a rural area or simply through lack of confidence in using public transport. Loneliness or isolation can negatively impact people’s wellbeing and can affect all ages. The Connecting You initiative invites community organisations to apply for grants to provide transport solutions to enable people experiencing or at risk of loneliness to access opportunities.
A new grant fund has been launched by Devon County Council to tackle loneliness through transport. The Connecting You Community Grants Fund will provide grants to projects and organisations to connect people to activities that help combat loneliness. The fund is open for applications from projects and charities across Devon. Grants can be applied for to fund specific transport projects tackling loneliness, or transport related activities enabling people to access activities that will help. The grant is part of a Department for Transport funded project that Devon County Council successfully bid for earlier this year, which will deliver a series of initiatives tackling loneliness. Projects already tackling loneliness with transport, include Chatty Bus, serving Exeter to Exmouth, and there are plans for it to start on other routes.
tackling loneliness. Partners include Devon Communities Together, Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, One Northern Devon and •travelsupportandCommunityWestBankHealthCare.Initiativestopeoplewithinclude:Recruitingtraveltrainerswhoprovidesupporttohelppassengers gain confidence in using travel.independentincreasedtousingbuyingtimetables,understandingtransport,publicandticketsortravelpassesencourage
Devon County Council will be working with partners to deliver a series of other innovative transport schemes
• Targeting young people with a community rail project in Okehampton and a Try the Train initiative on the Waterloo line between Exeter and Axminster in East Devon.
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Five tips for the medium term:
• Insulate your loft space
The energy challenge is a holistic problem so needs holistic solutions: we can take practical action to reduce energy bills in the short and longer term, and we can also consider questioning the system that is creating the problem. No potential solutions are easy yet this is our current reality and we must act.
Five things that can have immediate impact:
• When possible, turn your thermostat down 1ºC and wear more layers
It’s hard to imagine what winter might feel like as we leave the hottest summer in UK records. Some days I forgot I would ever need to switch the heating on again. This was more than we are used to, a reminder that global warming is reality not conspiracy, yet at times it felt great to experience ‘Mediterranean’ Devon. This is changing now as temperatures fall, the heating is back on and we are facing greater increases in energy costs than most of us have ever known, with an 80% rise for the new fuel cap in October, and then another rise in January. You may have already received your latest bill and are wondering how you are going to get through the next few months. Like most things in our 21st century world, conversations about energy are complex: deeply personal, hugely political and increasingly global. At times it can seem that little makes
• Seal out draughts around windows and doors
sense: consumers paying the highest bills ever; some energy providers making huge profits; the war in Ukraine, sometimes a convenient scapegoat for a historical problem; an ideological debate over privatised energy; the urgent need to invest in renewables and the problem of poorly insulated housing stock. All these things contribute to harsh, financial realities: choices for many between heat and food; between heat, food and clothes; between heat, food, clothes and visiting relatives.
• Install LED light bulbs
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• Only boil the amount of water you need in the kettle
• Use a 30ºc wash cycle and do one less wash per week
• Use microwaves, slow cookers & air fryers for cooking
• Turn off appliances on standby when not in use
I have asked for help from those who know more than I do. Here are some organisations that can help:
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As energy costs rise, where else I can reduce spending?
Five tips for the longer term:
Tamar Energy Community advisors: Neil Martin, Kate Royston, Mozza Brewer and Jeff Evenett
What can I do to support those around me who will struggle this winter?
When some people are making so much money from something that is a basic human need, how can we help raise awareness of a system that seems to be increasingly unfair – maybe by talking to our MP, writing to our energy suppliers, having conversations with friends and family? We are beginning a new conversation about energy, a conversation that is likely to be with us for a long time. As we navigate the current crisis and continue to transition from fossil fuels, we need to take a different view of our priorities: How do we use limited resources? What is really important in life?
• Install thermostatic radiator valves to only heat rooms to required temperature
Do I need to travel as much and can I travel differently?
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• Ask your supplier to fit a smart meter so you can monitor energy use
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See What’s On for details of the Tamar Energy Fest on 12 November.
Monthly Green Drinks with Transition Tavistock: transitiontavistock.org.uk/ events/green-drinks
Whatever your wishes, whatever your budget, we are here to help. From a direct cremation to a traditional funeral keep your plans with your local independent Funeral Director
• Upgrade your boiler/heating system if more than 10 years old
As I read this list my heart sinks, so many solutions cost money that I don’t really have, require skills I don’t yet possess, and take mental, emotional and physical energy I can’t always find.
I know that when I worry about things, I become closed and find it hard to reach out; yet over the past few years
• Retrofit your house for greater energy efficiency
• Install renewable energy systems (solar PV, air or ground source heat pumps)
Do I need all the appliances I have?
What choices can I make to invest in a more energy efficient future?
The Cosy Devon Scheme: cosydevon.com
• When old appliances stop working or are inefficient, replace with energy efficient ones (A+++ rated)
Devon Climate Emergency for hints and tips: devonclimateemergency.org.uk/ individual-top-tips
Rob Husband, Transition Tavistock
• Install A-rated double glazing
Whatever your wishes, whatever your budget, we are here to help. From a your plans with your
For more details on all the upcoming events visit www.visit-tavistock.co.uk/ whats-on
Fiver Fest, Halloween & then Christmas!
After two summers of uncertainty, it was wonderful to see the town alive and bustling with activity once more. Occupancy levels in town centre premises are high for the region and we have a good offering for locals and visitors, which shows in our footfall numbers. With new businesses joining the high street, we can have confidence that our town continues to weather the Ourstorm.new green spaces trail is now available from the Visitor Information Centre or at co.uk/branch-out.www.visit-tavistock.Wearefortunate to have some tremendous, mature and interesting trees in our green spaces and we hope people will come and find out more.
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Our official town merchandise has gone down a storm and we have just designed a tote bag to go along with the other products. Currently available from Lawsons, the Visitor Information Centre, Dartmoor Deli, Devon & Moor Gifts and House of Cards.
We have more businesses joining the Tavistock Gift Card scheme all the time. Remember that they are valid for one year from the date of purchase. There are plenty of ways to spend them –shopping, eating out with friends, a date night or some well-earned pampering. For a list of participating businesses go to: www.tavistockgiftcard.co.uk
Another Fiver Fest is on the cards for October, along with our annual Halloween Trail during October half-term - see www.visit-tavistock.co.uk/towntrails. Plans for Dickensian Evening 2022 on 2nd December are well advanced and this year will feature the Christmas light switch-on.
Reading volunteers
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West Devon Council and Buckland Monachorum Parish Council held an event on 6 July to promote a Crapstone housing development which includes the provision of affordable rented and shared ownership accommodation. The parish council is very keen to ensure these houses are allocated to people who live locally and meet the eligibility criteria. The development is high quality and enjoys beautiful views of Crapstone and beyond. Should you want further information please contact Willow Tree
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Tavistock College’s re-stocked and redesigned library opened in September, and we are keen to recruit local volunteers to help us offer the best library support we can to our students. If you love reading, believe in the importance of keeping school libraries open, and would like to know more, please contact Shirley Young, our KS3 coordinator for English at the college, at to(Pleases.young@tavistockcollege.org.noteallvolunteersarerequiredcompleteanenhancedDBScheck, which the college arranges.)
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We have a fantastically well stocked library and want students to browse and borrow as much as possible. However, this means we need to manage the stock and keep shelves in order. If you are a ‘systems’ person who is good at keeping things in order, this could be a role for you.
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Your local independent adviser –here to help Gary Tromans from Equitas Financial provides advice to individuals and companies in your area:
The value of your investment can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount you invested. The purpose of this article is for general information and should not be interpreted as a personal recommendation or advice.
A sharp rise in the cost of living effectively takes a large chunk out of the purchasing power of money and thereby drastically erodes the real value of cash savings. For instance, if you held £10,000 in a building society account a year ago earning a rate of 1%, you would have received £100, and your total balance would be £10,100. However, with inflation running at 10%, the same £10,000 worth of goods and services bought a year earlier would now cost £11,000. So, although you may feel you have gained £100, when factoring in the effects of inflation, the value of your cash savings has actually dropped by £900 in real terms.
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BRIDGING THE TAMAR VISITOR CENTRE
SUNDAY 23 - MONDAY 24 OCTOBER
Removal of scrub from Devonport Leat with DPA at Clearbrook
Youth Heritage Day - learn to map, draw and survey with Dartmoor Tinworking Research Group. Explore with a DNPA archaeologist, and undertake practical conservation with SW Lakes at Burrator Reservoir.
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Things are about to get creepy at RHS Garden Rosemoor! Explore the secret world of bugs with Exmoor Zoo and try out insect-inspired crafts every day of the week. Discover creepy-crawlies and all kinds of weird and wacky plants on the interactive garden trail, and have a go at pumpkin painting. Plus a spooktacular Halloween disco. Normal garden admission applies.
Get building Lego railways and bridges at a Brickideas family lego workshop! Take inspiration from the bridges in the Visitor Centre and the railway over Brunel’s Bookingbridge. essential; £4 per child, one adult can accompany each child (adult is free) Book on www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/414659597017
Gorse cutting and management work with DNPA Ranger Ian at Gidleigh Common
Mon 24, Fri 28, & Sat 29 October, 10:0012:00; 14:00-16:00
SUNDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
MAYFLOWER EXHIBITION
Mon to Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
22 - 30 October, 10:00 - 16:00
Get involved in a range of practical conservation projects on Dartmoor (for ages 12-19). Daily 10am-3pm. We provide gloves, tools, instruction/ support, hot chocolate & cake! For more info or to book a place please contact: Emily on 07912 470778 or ecannon@dartmoor.gov.uk
See if you can find our resident piskies hidden in the garden with our Halloween trail and discover stories from local folklore.
FRANK ‘N’ STEIN’S TEDDY 15 to 22 October
SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
Bracken management on Addicombe Stone Hut Circles with DNPA Ranger Ella at Harford (near Ivybridge)
FAMILY LEGO WORKSHOPS
22-30 October, 10am–5pm
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Free craft activities at the library including ‘make a moving skeleton hand’ fun!
Frank and Stein accidently break their teddy Victor. Can our two madcap
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Massive Litter Pick with DNPA Ranger Bill at Haytor
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The exhibitions shown earlier at The Box now include a new children’s trail to learn about Wampanoag life and culture, the Mayflower and its passengers. An animation called Turtle Island helps tell the story of the emergence of America. £5 for adults, £2.50 for children, family ticket £12.
Bridleway Repairs with DNPA Ranger Serina at Postbridge
SOAPBOX CHILDREN’S THEATRE
Coppicing (woodland management) with DNPA Ranger Pete at East Wray Copse (near Bovey Tracey)
TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER
THE BOX
All week from 22 October
scientists put teddy back together again? With extraordinary science, magical tricks and puppets all based in the Soapbox Laboratory, this fun and inventive show is for children and adults alike. Suitable for children aged 8 and under and their big people. Pay what you can tickets starting at £10 www.stiltskin.org.uk
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SUNDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
CHEEKY PISKIES & CORNISH TALES
THURSDAY 27 OCTOBER
SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER
Night Under the Stars at Gidleigh
Sunday 4 Sep, 2 & 30 Oct, 27 Nov, 10:30 - 10:45am
Mildred was made in America, has fur like Chewbacca and her ancestors lived here 35,000 years ago. Join a member of our team in the natural history gallery for more fun facts about our much-loved woolly mammoth. No need to book; meet in the Mammoth Gallery; free admission.
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There are days in early October when it can still seem like summer at The Garden House, with much of the garden still in full bloom. But October also brings several highlights of the season…
A much-awaited crop of fly agaric mushrooms under the birches becomes evident throughout October – a sight beloved by photographers and garden enthusiasts alike. These fly agarics are the typical fairy tale toadstools, definitely not to be eaten (highly toxic) but delightful to admire. The Garden House is also famous for its wonderful autumn colour, seen with early starters such as Prunus ‘Okame’. The New England colours build during the month to culminate in the multi-coloured red, orange and gold display of the Acer
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Glade, before the leaves fall to produce a Novemberbright carpet. October also brings with it a glut of pumpkins (all home grown from our pumpkin patch) and the fun of Halloween. This year during October half-term (22nd to 30th October), we are looking forward to entertaining lots of families and children with a hunt around the garden for pumpkins and ‘spooky’ things! Trail packs will be available at Visitor Reception on arrival and our café will be serving Halloween treats and pumpkin soup.
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Dartmoor is his dedication to singing and reviving local songs. Bill Murray is now chair of the Dartmoor Society, which is hosting the event. Back in 2011 he won the Dartmoor Society Award for keeping alive the tradition of unaccompanied singing on Dartmoor and this is quite something to witness. 7:30pm at Two Bridges Hotel, Princetown, PL20 6SW.
Don’t forget if you’re a member, up to three children or grandchildren can come along for FREE. Our summer opening hours (Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 am to 5:00pm) finish at the end of October and winter opening hours then begin (Friday, Saturday & Sunday). For full details of this, membership (from just £35 per person) and our winter and Christmas events programmes check the website at www.thegardenhouse.org.uk or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Jim Causley and Bill Murray, two of the best known and well-loved musical entertainers on Dartmoor tell the story of the old songs, sung around Dartmoor hearths and in village halls in days gone by, with special guests Val and Graham Lobb from Whitchurch Down. Jim Causely is well known on the folk scene nationally, but his real contribution to
Come and visit the South Devon Railway for a 14-mile round trip steam train ride along the beautiful valley of the River Dart. We’d love to see you! just tickettheforagreatdayout southdevonrailway.co.uk
to support our community through this energy crisis. TEC is a not-forprofit community energy organisation providing energy and retrofit advice and support, and developing community owned renewables, across West Devon and SE Cornwall (part of a network of organisations across Devon and Cornwall). Contact us on 0800-233-5414, email hello@tamarenergycommunity. com, or visit tamarenergycommunity. com
Tamar Energy Community (TEC) looks forward to welcoming you to the Tamar Energy Fest in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock (which can be accessed via the Pannier Market). Doors will be open from 10:00am until 3:00pm. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Retrofit & energy efficiency matters’.
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Our TEC team of experienced and qualified home energy advisors and volunteers will be on hand to provide energy and retrofit advice; and we’ll be supported by exhibitors from a number of fields including retrofit assessment, renewable energy (heat and power), energy efficient appliances, insulation, ventilation, heating systems, controls and more. We’ll also have our smart meter demonstrator. There will be
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We’d also love to see you if you’ve got any time to get more involved with us (e.g. engineers, marketing/ social media specialists), as we work
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information displays that you can browse with case studies, energy saving tips and hints and our Open Homes displays. This is a free, family-friendly event including a number of energy themed activities such as ‘What is Watt?’ and ‘How Energetic are You?’, together with our Energy Café serving a range of delicious cakes. You’ll find something of interest whether you’re ‘able to pay’ or need support, as well as if you’re looking at new build, improving existing homes/businesses or want some ideas on how you could make your bills more manageable.
The more traditional side of Goose Fair takes place at Tavistock Livestock Centre, where there is usually an open day to see cattle, sheep and Dartmoor ponies, as well as an auction of live geese and poultry. While the Artisan Market showcases local artisans and their products in Butchers’ Hall. Free entry from 9am to 8pm. Bedford Car Park will shut for Goose Fair week while members of the Showmen’s Guild put on funfair rides and amusements.
Tavistock Goose Fair is back this year – the annual event, steeped in history and tradition, dates back to the 12th Century, when a Michaelmas fair was held every 29 September, providing the opportunity for businesses and animal trading, as well as a social event for wives and daughters. Today’s open-air event welcomes a variety of exhibitors, market traders and community groups, offering a wide range of purchasing opportunities and lots of entertainment.
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Over 250 Morris dancers and musicians from all over the South West will be performing in Tavistock for the 7th Pudsey Day of Morris, hosted by Meavy-based Dartmoor Border Morris. The plucky Morris sides will be out and about collecting for the BBC Children in Need appeal - Dartmoor Border Morris has collected around £9000 for the appeal at the six previous events. Morris dancing might be centuries old, and noone really knows how or why it started, but it’s a popular pastime and dancing to live music is good for the heart, soul and mind whether you are a dancer or a musician. In today’s Morris world you find both men and women, young and old, happily dancing and waving big sticks Pudseyaround.Dayis
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as hankie waving and the occasional flower garland. You might even get to meet the real Mr Pudsey Bear! The day starts around 10am with three different dance areas in and around Tavistock market. Each hour, two Morris groups perform in each area, then they stop for a rest and new Morris groups take over. The event finishes about 4pm, when everyone retires to the Stannary Arms in King Street, for a well-earned rest and a proper Morris music session until about 5pm, or when
Dartmoor Border Morris meets every Wednesday in Meavy Parish Hall from 7.30pm throughout the winter. They dance in the traditional Border style, wearing tatter jackets reflecting the wonderful colours of Dartmoor. For more details see dartmoorbordermorris.com or Facebook.
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the beer runs out! We love members of the public to turn up and support this great cause, and there will be plenty of opportunities to pick up a stick and have a go at an easy dance so you can see how much fun it is. It`s all free to attend so please put a small contribution into the buckets for the BBC Children in Need appeal.
At 7pm on the last Thursday in November, Paul Blowey, president of the Lions Club of Tavistock, will switch on the lights of the three Trees of Light on the front of Tavistock Town Hall. Bulbs on the trees are sponsored by individuals or families in remembrance of a special person, occasion or memory, with all the proceeds going to local charities which this year is Children’s Hospice South West, St Luke’s Hospice and Plymouth & Cornwall Cancer Fund. Please complete the attached form if you wish to sponsor a light and post it to the address shown or alternately donate online through Just Giving. All sponsors will receive a commemorative card and will be listed in the Tavistock Times Gazette in its post-Christmas issue. Around £138,000 has been raised and distributed to local charities since the start of Trees of Light with a single tree in 1999. For the 19th year, local funeral company Morris Bros. (Tavistock) Ltd. will be the main sponsor covering all administration costs which ensures all money donated goes to the nominated charities.
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Join Simon Dell on one of his much sought-after ‘Tavistock by Twilight’ walks where he ambles around the dark streets and back alleyways of the town. Legends, myths, facts and history intermingle on this twilight stroll. Tickets will sell fast. 7:30pm at Tavistock Visitor Information Centre (VIC). Tickets £5 available on eventbrite.co.uk - search Tavistock Guildhall – or from VIC Tues to Sat 10am-4pm.
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Join us for the region’s boldest cycling challenge on iconic Dartmoor and raise sponsorship and donations to help St Luke’s Hospice provide vital end-of-life care. Choose the 52km or 30km mixed terrain routes, or a family-friendly, shorter tour of the moor. For details see www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/tourdemoor
12 October
Tavistock by Twilight
Tavistock Guildhall will be hosting a regular coffee and cake event in the courtroom on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 10:30am till 12pm. £3 for a drink and a cake, and at each session
15 October
Tavistock Guildhall and THT will make
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different, visit the award-winning Butchers’ Hall Tavistock, for the best of the region’s wares. Open from 9am to 4pm each day; free entry.
15 October Autumn Quiz
24 October Garden Chat
8 & 15 October
9 October Tour de Moor
20 - 22 October Autumn Fair
25 October & 22 November
Courtroom Coffee & Cakes
8 - 22 October
The quiz is for teams of up to 6 people in Coronation Hall, Mary Tavy. Bring your own food & drink. Doors open at 7pm and quiz starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £2 per person from Mary Tavy Post Office.
Heritage Introduction Walk
Stylish Homes Market
Grab some amazing £5 deals from independent businesses in Tavistock.
8 October
22 October
Discover Tavistock with this gentle overview of the colourful history and heritage of this 1,000-year-old World Heritage town. A 90-minute, 1-mile, predominantly flat walk takes you through ten centuries, revealing abbey and churches, mineral mining, the Industrial Revolution, the building of the canal and railways, and the influence of the Dukes of Bedford. 2pm from the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Guildhall Square, Tavistock. Please wear suitable footwear and outer clothing. Tickets available on eventbrite.co.uksearch Tavistock Guildhall.
Traditional all-day market and fair in Tavistock, plus Artisan Market in Butchers’ Hall, 9am – 8pm, free entry.
Come and join NSPCC Yelverton fundraising committee for coffee and home-made biscuits or home-made soup, sausage rolls & sandwiches from 11am to 2pm St Paul’s Church Hall, Yelverton. There will also be NSPCC Christmas cards, home-made preserves, cakes, crafts, books, bric-a-brac to buy plus a raffle. All welcome.
NSPCC coffee & lunch
If you are looking for something a little
Friends of the Library have afternoon tea or coffee and swap seeds, plants and ideas from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Have some fangtastic fun on our annual spooky trail around Tavistock to claim your sweet reward. See visit-tavistock. co.uk/town-trails
We all love decorating our homes, right? Think stylish… think sophisticated… think OMG that’s just perfect for that empty corner in my living room! We’ll bring you the very best from local crafters and traders with an emphasis on style from chic, classy, trendy, modish, nifty, luxurious to minimalist. Free entry, open from 10am in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock.
Goose Fair & Artisan Market
22 - 29 October Halloween Trail
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5 November
Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir
28,29 & 30 October
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Remember, remember the fifth of November! Plymouth’s spectacular Bonfire Night celebration on 5 November
Browse a range of high quality, affordable art and craft works in a variety of media at Walkhampton Memorial Hall, PL20 6JX. Friday to Sunday 10:30am – 5pm. Free entry, refreshments and raffle available.
9am until 4pm.
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Tavistock Grand Firework Display
5 November
Tavistock Library’s popular all-age music event showcasing the talent of the Youth Cafe Zephyr Project and local musicians. From 7pm, entrance £2 on the door.
The Lions Club of Tavistock firework display starts at 7pm at Tavistock Football Club. Gates open at 6.15pm so come early and enjoy the Lions’ barbecue. Tickets available from Shields DIY, Ron’s Pets, Tavistock Visitor Information Centre and Fairway Furniture - advance prices: adult £5, under-16 £1.50; admission on the night (pay by card or cash): adult £6, under-16 £2, family ticket £15 (2 adults, 2 under16s). Enter through Tavistock Football Club main gate or from the Brook Lane to Crowndale cycle track. Parking is available at Tavistock College.
Tavistock Arts Market features a diverse group of local artists and craftspeople who fill Butchers’ Hall with a range of handmade art and handcrafted items. You’ll find many different styles of art for sale, as well as a range of jewellery, wood and textile goods, artisan soaps, pottery and much more. Market on 6 Aug is in Bedford Square, 3 Sep and 1 Oct markets are in Butchers’ Hall from
Proceeds for the village hall and Walkhampton church. Enquiries to Isobel Parris on 01822 855041 or parris67@ btinternet.com
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There will be a concert by Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir at 7.30pm in St John’s Church, Horrabridge. Tickets: adults £10, children £5, from Andy Stewart at astewart@rivercot.co.uk, or on the door. There will be refreshments and a raffle, with proceeds in aid of the Friends of St John’s Church.
Shake the Shelves
29 October
a few donations available to view, including gifts of personal history artefacts donated by the community and many photos dating from the 1940s all the way to the present day.
Craft and Art Fair
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5 November
Plymouth Bonfire Night
19 November Festive Love Local Gift Market
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24 November
Old Actors Never Die
RHS Garden Rosemoor’s landscaping provides the perfect backdrop for the annual Winter Sculpture trail. Each year, we select a number of sculptors to
create inspirational pieces which add to the beauty of our gardens. All the pieces exhibited are for sale.
… They Simply Lose the Plot - Milton Abbot Players present a farce by Lynn Brittney set in The Mount Home for Retired Theatricals. Its plot of eccentric luvvies clashing with unhinged Russian gangsters will have you in stitches. See www.miltonabbotplayers.co.uk.
Support local businesses this Christmastime at our ever-popular festive market at Butchers’ Hall in Tavistock, the first of our Christmastide markets, featuring an array of Yuletide themed local gift and food & drink exhibitors - just perfect for that special treat! 10:00am to 4:00pm, entry is free.
17 November - 30 December
24 - 26 November
This is a festive celebration of upcycled, eco and gift products from talented local producers. If you care about our environment and want to support local communities, then come along to this fun, fascinating market, for inspiration for this year’s gifts. Butcher’s Hall in Tavistock from 10:00am, entry is free.
is a safe and free way to spend the most explosive night of the year. Watch as the huge bonfire is lit, then gaze in awe at the brilliant firework display, have a go on the fairground rides or warm up with a bite to eat from one of the food stalls. Find out more at.visitplymouth.co.uk
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Festive Upcycled Gift Market
Shake the Shelves
12 November - 31 January
The Brentorians present an awardwinning play by Giles Scott. It’s supposed to be a murder mystery weekend at a guest house, but one of the guests is psychic and has discovered the ghost of a REAL murder victim. Brentor Village Hall: doors open 7pm, curtain up 7:30pm, bar available. Tickets £5 on 01822 810412.
Makers Market
19 November - 6 January Cotehele Garland
Celebrating the very best our region has to offer in the award-winning Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock. Open from 9am to 4pm each day; free entry.
Creating Cotehele’s garland Meet the gardeners in the Great Hall at Cotehele as they start to insert over 30,000 dried flowers into the pittosporum to create this year’s garland. 11am to 3pm; booking not needed, normal admission charges, event free.
See the beautiful Christmas garland decorating Cotehele Great Hall. For over 65 years our garden team have created a 60-ft long garland using thousands of flowers grown on the estate, and this year we are celebrating 75 years of caring for Cotehele with a special garland. Normal admission charges, open daily 10:30am to 4 pm, closed 2526 December.
20 November
Bring all the family for a magical evening at RHS Garden Rosemoor. See the garden in breathtaking beauty and follow our longest Glow trail yet, with spectacular new light displays. 17 November - 17 December, Thur - Sat 4.40pm - 8.30pm; 20 - 30 December, Tues - Fri 4.40pm – 8.30pm
9 - 12 November
Peter Tavy Christmas Fair
Tavistock Library’s popular all-age music event showcasing the talent of the Youth Cafe Zephyr Project and local musicians. From 7pm, entrance £2 on the door.
RHS Glow
Come and browse a range of Christmas gifts and crafts available to buy, alongside refreshments and plenty of festive cheer! 2-5 pm at Peter Tavy Village Hall. Contact Abi petertavypictures@outlook.comat for more information or to book a table.
Who Did You Say You Were?
Walter C. Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021.
The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers.“There
The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers.“There
At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.”
“In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.”
Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name.
From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth.
In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a con scious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP.
Two of the staff gained the award for achieving the highest marks in the country in their particular exam. The next generation of qualified staff were to be needed very quickly.
Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is proudly celebrating 180 years of dedicated service to local communities throughout Devon and Cornwall.
The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers.
are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations”
“In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.”
Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name.
At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.”
“In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.”
Walter C. Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021.
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Walter C. Parson celebrates 180 years of service in Devon and Cornwall
The succeeding generations consisted of son - John Walter - and his sonOscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat). Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware.
Two of the staff gained the award for achieving the highest marks in the country in their particular exam. The next generation of qualified staff were to be needed very quickly.
The succeeding generations consisted of his son - John Walter - and his sonOscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat).
Walter C. Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021.
are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations”
Walter C. Parson celebrates 180 years of service in Devon and Cornwall
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Walter C. Parson celebrates 180 years of service in Devon and Cornwall
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At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.”
Walter C. Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021.
Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is proudly celebrating 180 years of dedicated service to local communities throughout Devon and LittleCornwall.couldRichard
From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth.
Little could Richard Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name.
Two of the staff gained the award for achieving the highest marks in the country in their particular exam. The next generation of qualified staff were to be needed very quickly.
The succeeding generations consisted of his son - John Walter - and his sonOscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat).
Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is proudly celebrating 180 years of dedicated service to local communities throughout Devon and LittleCornwall.couldRichard
Walter C. Parson celebrates 180 years of service in Devon and Cornwall
“In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.”
In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a con scious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP.
In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a con scious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP.
The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers.“There
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Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name.
Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware.
Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware.
The succeeding generations consisted of his son - John Walter - and his sonOscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat).
From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth.
In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a con scious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP.
At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.”
Two of the staff gained the award for achieving the highest marks in the country in their particular exam. The next generation of qualified staff were to be needed very quickly.
From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth.
are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations”
Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware.
“There are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations”
Tavistock Library Winter Offer
Our Winter Offer aims to introduce the ways that Tavistock Library can support people with a range of potential areas of concern, including: the cost of living; food; loneliness; health and wellbeing; digital access and support; employment, skills and business. We will be highlighting information, online and in-library services, as well as the range of activities, events and space the library provides. The library space has been changing inside and out to provide a place where everyone is welcome to spend time reading, playing and meeting others around shared interests. For information about regular activities and meetings by groups see our Facebook page, and posters and leaflets in the Untillibrary.17
Garden Chat
Enjoy a choral medley of music for Christmas with carols old and new, works by Eric Whitacre, John Rutter, Mack Wilberg, Billy Joel and rounded off with Handel’s rousing Hallelujah Chorus. 7.30pm at St Peter and The Holy Apostles, Plymouth, PL1 5EG. For details visit plymouthphoenixchorale.org
2 December
Until March
We meet 1.45-4.15pm on Wednesday afternoons to play Rubber Bridge at St Paul’s Church Hall in Yelverton. A friendly and welcoming club, we encourage all abilities, from inexperienced to rusty, who want to progress their bridge game. Come along and try with no obligation. £35 annual membership. More Info: jane. Mondaywhitehead@outlook.com&Wednesday
As Heath Flowers Bloom
Friends of the Library winter quiz at 7pm. Tickets available from the library.
Nativity scenes created by the local community will be on display 10.30am to 4.30pm each day. Tea/coffee and cake will be available plus a hamper raffle. Free craft sessions for children on Tues 13 and Thurs 15 Dec, 3.00pm – 4.30pm. Entry is by donation with proceeds in aid of the porch and roof restoration. The festival concludes on Sun 18 Dec with a service of Advent carols at 4.30pm.
25 November
Christmas Cheer flower arranging
With craft stalls, musical entertainment from Mary Tavy & Brentor School and delicious mulled wine and mince pies. Opens at 5.00pm in Coronation Hall, entry £1 at the door. whatsonmarytavy@gmail.comContactfor more 28information.November
3 December Christmas with Phoenix Chorale
Friends of the Library have afternoon tea or coffee and swap seeds, plants and ideas from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Dickensian Evening
Sir Edwin Lutyens exhibition ‘Ned’ Lutyens (1869-1944) was a highly respected architect, famed for his ability to adapt traditional architectural styles. He played a key role in designing and building New Delhi, and was responsible for many famous buildings and monuments here in the UK, including the Cenotaph in London’s Whitehall, and Devon’s own Castle Drogo. But did you know he also designed a gentleman’s residence right here in Tavistock? Tavistock Museum, Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 3pm Wednesday
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This photography exhibition by Jake Tebbutt at the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown explores the subtle changes in the landscape of Dartmoor. Jake’s work focuses on natural landscapes, and how humans interact with them, informed by natural and human history.
1st Tues of month
Until 31 October Judo, The Avengers and Me Chris Gallie, (stage name Cyd Child), was a stunt girl and European judo
Tavistock Peace Action Group TPAG meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the United Reformed Church, 1 Russell Street, Tavistock, PL19 8BD.
Horrabridge Festival of Nativity Scenes
Tavistock Area Men in Sheds (TAMIS for short) meets every Monday from 10am until 12ish, and Wednesday from 2pm until 4ish at the Shed - we share the King’s facilities and car park off Pixon Lane. For full details of our group’s purpose, objectives, activities and contacts see tavistockmeninsheds.uk or email info@tavistockmeninsheds.uk
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champion. She was the stunt double for Diana Rigg and Linda Thorsen in the Avengers, personal trainer for Joanna Lumley in the New Avengers and stunt double in numerous films. Exhibition at Tavistock Museum Wednesday to Saturday, 11am to 3pm – her biography can also be purchased at the museum.
25 November
26 November
10 - 18 December
NSPCC Yelverton fundraising committee invites you to Christmas Cheer, a flower arranging demonstration by Mrs Vivienne Thompson of NAFAS, followed by a cream team. 2pm at St Paul’s Church Hall, Yelverton; tickets £15, available from committee members and Sonja Cheadle on (01822) 854710.
Mary Tavy Christmas Fair
Yelverton Bridge Club
The annual spectacle is back for 2022. Join us for traditional late-night shopping, food and entertainment in Tavistock, with the Christmas light switch-on this year as well.
November
Until 31 October
Winter Quiz
Peter Burkill started an international
1st Saturday of month
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programme of research on the Indian Ocean 7 years ago. The Indian Ocean may be remote, but it is warming extremely fast with significant consequences. His talk covers what we currently know of the Indian Ocean and what we need to know in the very near
3rd Monday of month
Tavistock Flower Club
Meet outside Meadowlands Leisure Centre. No need to register - just turn up! 10:00am to midday. All necessary equipment provided, but please bring your own gloves and wear stout footwear.
Lastwelcome.Wed of month
The Poetry Trail along Tavistock Canal was little known; with its plaques broken, lost, stolen and faded, it fell into disrepair and was forgotten. The first poetry workshops along the
friendly group? We meet at 2pm in the Church Hall, United Reformed Church, Russell Street, Tavistock PL19 8BD for various activities: flower arranging, workshops, watching talented demonstrators, visiting the Devon & Cornwall Area Show and gardens. For more information contact 01822 487202 or junecote629@btinternet.com; or visit devonandcornwallfloralart.org
1 December: Simon Dell
Why bother understanding the Indian Ocean?
Doors open at 7:30pm and all are
future.03November: Brian Freeland
Tavistock Canal Poetry Trail
We meet on 3rd Monday of the month, 7.30 to 9.30pm at the Scout Den, Pixon Lane, Tavistock. New members most welcome - see tavistockwoodturners. org for details.
06 October: Peter Burkill
George Bernard Shaw: ‘Playing the Clown’ Shaw’s play ‘Man and Superman’ encouraged Brian to consider the theatre as a potential career: three weeks after demobilisation he started work at the London Palladium. Large chunks of the next twenty years were spent touring abroad, usually for the British Council, often with plays by or about G.B. Shaw. Shaw called the clown ‘the best part of the circus’ and wrote ‘all my life I have been merely playing the clown’. In this presentation, Brian is both narrator and player, adding memories of his overseas tours to light-hearted chronicles of the life, works, correspondence and complicated personal relationships of the ‘best playwright since Shakespeare’, telling Shaw’s story with respect, admiration and - as Shaw himself always told it - with humour.
Would you like to join a warm and
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TAVISTOCK HERITAGE TRUST TALKS
Talks are from 7 to 8pm in Tavistock Guildhall. Tickets are £5, available on eventbrite.co.uk - search Tavistock Guildhall - or from Visitor Information Centre Tues to Sat 10am-4pm.
Tavy Turners and Carvers Club
Tidy Tavi Litter Pick-Up
Ages
1 December: Guest Speaker (tba)
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MEAVY GARDEN SOCIETY
Talk followed by the AGM
SWEEP: the South West Partnership for Environment and Economic Prosperity (ZOOM only)
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If you are retired, no matter what your previous career was, you are very welcome to join us. Meetings take place in the restaurant of the Prince of Wales, Princetown at 12.30pm on the first Thursday of the month. For details contact Mike on 01822 890799 or mikeandkate132@gmail.com.
The Tavistock Trendle (+ raffle)
or to book a home visit please telephone (01752) 721199
Meetings normally start at 7.30pm in Meavy Parish Hall. Refreshments, time to chat and often plants for sale from 7pm. Visitors (£3) and new members always Enquirieswelcome.01822852672 and 01822 852984. More details at www.meavy. 17org.uk/mgsOctober: Jonathan Sutton
Our winter series of monthly talks take place in the Parish Centre, Tavistock (members £2, others £3). For further information contact tavistock@ devonassoc.org.uk or check on our website www.devonassoc.org.uk.
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21 November: Daiga Ose
Also including: Antiques, Clocks, Ceramics, Glass, Pictures & Works of Art
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whole length of the Tavistock Canal took place in 2002 and involved poet James Crowden and Tavistock Primary School. In 2017, the 200th anniversary of the opening of the canal, a group of like-minded souls decided to reinstate the trail. Eventually in 2021 their four-year project came to fruition and all the poetry was restored in timber from Tavistock to Lumburn. Take a virtual journey to look at the poetry and hopefully inspire you to put your boots on and enjoy it for yourselves.
15 November: Andrew Thompson
The secret world of the undergrowth
Twelve bulbs
Arsenic in the Tamar Valley
metal & gem-set jewellery
MOOR’S EDGE U3A
For free valuations to include items
CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP (Princetown Group)
The Bootneck Baker - Glen was in the final selection for The Great British Baker.
Trendy Houseplants with Daiga Ose of M and D Plants
TAVISTOCK & DEVON BRANCH
YELVERTON & DISTRICT
18 October: Rick Stewart
YDLHS meets on the third Tuesday of the month in Meavy Parish Hall at 7.30pm.
Plymouth History - the rich history of Plymouth and the surrounding area.
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From September to May, the club meets at Princetown Community Centre at 19:00 for 19:30 start, on the first Tuesday of each month. In June, July and August, there are outdoor visits, usually involving a short walk - meet at 18:30 for 19:00 start. princetownhistoryclub.
and Glen Bird
A talk on Mary Anning, paleontologist
3 November: Mark Pellow Devon Dialect
Edinburgh silver three-piece service
26 November, 2pm: Professor John Mather
DEVONSHIRE ASSOCIATION
16 December, 7.30pm: Professor Ian Bateman
28 October, 7:30pm: Tony Gale Copplestone: the story and the stone (changed from 21 Oct) 18 November, 7.30pm: John Walters
1 November: Ann Pulsford
or email images and contact number to info@eldreds.net
8 November: Chris Robinson
1 Belliver Way, Roborough, PL6 7BP
6 October: Joyce Reith Wartime Memories in Devon
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
We have a wide range of groups on offer, as well as a speaker each month. If you are retired or semi-retired you are welcome to attend two monthly meetings before joining, so why not give us a try! Monthly meetings take place at 2.30pm at the Woolwell Centre. For more details visit u3asites.org.uk/ 11moorsedge/eventsOctober:AGM
PRINCETOWN HISTORY CLUB
Than Hussein Clark
Oscar Murillo
University Plymouth. Their works include film, photography, multimedia, painting, sculpture and performance. British Art Show 9 also includes a programme of artist films and a dedicated website which enables artists to share works online. A programme of events and talks for people of all ages will take place in Plymouth, while outreach and Ambassador programmes will create further opportunities for people to engage with the exhibition and its themes. www.britishartshow9.co.uk
8 October to 23 December
The UK’s most influential contemporary art exhibition, British Art Show 9 (BAS 9), culminates in Plymouth this autumn after showings in Aberdeen, Wolverhampton and Manchester.
British Art Show 9 is curated by Irene Aristizábal and Hammad Nasar and
Thirty-seven artists have been confirmed for this final stop on the national tour, which brings the work of some of the UK’s most exciting contemporary artists to four cities every five years.
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highlights work that has been made since 2015. The exhibition is structured around three main themes – Healing, Care and Reparative History, Tactics for Togetherness and Imagining New Futures – and has evolved with every city, with a different combination of artworks and artists that respond to each location.
In Plymouth, the exhibition will be centred on the migration of bodies, peoples, plants, objects, ideas and forms; taking inspiration from and referencing the role it has played in Britain’s colonial past, as well as the encounters between British and other cultures that have, and continue to enrich our society. The selected artists will present their work across four different venues: The Box, KARST, The Levinsky Gallery at the University of Plymouth and MIRROR at the Arts
British Art Show 9
Two Counties Jazz Band Formed from some of the best jazz musicians in Devon & Cornwall and
Greg InternationallyAbate recognised and immensely popular saxophonist and flautist Greg Abate from Rhode Island USA, visits Plymouth on a UK tour to play 1960s and later style jazz standards, accompanied by the superb Craig Milverton Trio. Admission £15 (members £12, full-time students £7).
Sunday 6 November
Admission £12 (members £9, full-time students £7)
The gigs are held at The Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 5DH starting at 7.30pm. Doors open 7.00pm and tickets are available on the door only. For further information visit plymouth-jazz-club.org. uk or phone 01752 290758.
collagraph printing, abstract collage & paint, natural dyeing, textured seascapes & moorland and blockprinted Christmas cards. Alternatively, at the Tavistock Craft & Sculpture Studio you could explore modelling, casting, construction, wire and Modroc, mosaicing, metalwork and willow and tissue art. West Devon Art Workshops aims to make art and craft accessible to all adults, with the Art for All courses which are heavily subsidised, and other courses which are run as affordably as possible. Experienced tutors give lots of one-to-one support to help individuals of all abilities reach their potential. For more information visit the West Devon Art Workshops website: www.westdevonartworkshops.co.uk Andy Cairns, one of the tutors, said: “In our classes, participants learn new skills and build confidence, but also feel a part of a community, and make new friends. This is particularly important as we recover from the pandemic, which has made more people feel isolated and lonely.”
This West Country band was formed in Exeter in the mid-1980s and plays happy foot-tapping New Orleans and Dixieland tunes in the ‘Trad’ style. Admission £12 (members £9, full-time students £7)
Sunday 20 November
Get creative this autumn
Sunday 16 October
Get creative this autumn with West Devon Art Workshops, who are offering a wide range of art and craft courses for beginners and improvers, including drawing, printmaking,painting,textiles and sculpture. The ever-popular Art for All courses run by West Devon Art Workshops at the Printworks, Tavistock are funded by the National Lottery, and provide an opportunity to try something new in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. There will be short courses on lino-printing, experimenting with paint, print and stitch on fabric and drawing people. Also at the Printworks, are classes in watercolours, drypoint and
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Plymouth Jazz Club
led by great personality Graham Trevarton, the band plays highly entertaining jazz in traditional style.
City Steam Jazz Band
Saturday 15 October
Shelagh Brown (hand-woven scarves)
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Virtuoso Pre-concertViolintalk: 7:00pm; performance: 7:30pm
Gilly Spottiswoode (printmaking)
to reduce their environmental impact. Much of the work utilises up-cycled materials and raw materials which have been created naturally and sustainably. Among those taking part are a group of eight local makers who recently held their Drawn to the Valley Open Studio together at Tavistock Library. They will be exhibiting their innovative textiles, jewellery, linoprints, photography, illustrations, and ceramics (photos above by Laura Joint). Lyn Edwards, one of the event organisers said: “We are delighted to have around 40 talented creatives at the exhibition. We hope visitors will have a lot of different and unusual work to see and buy.” The exhibition is open 10am to 5pm on Friday 28 October, and 9am to 5pm on Saturday 29 October. www.drawntothevalley.com
Saturday 12 November
The brilliant young London-born violinist Mathilde Milwidsky draws her bow across the strings and brings them to life, creating dynamic, vibrant waves of sound. With pianist and composer Huw Watkins, Mathilde is performing the expressive, stirring and demanding works of Ravel, Bartok, Walton, and Watkins himself. And ever an adventurous virtuoso, she is also playing two solo violin works: Paganini’s 24th Caprice, a violin showstopper (so extraordinary was Paganini’s own playing that he was reputed to be in league with the Devil!) and Huw Watkins’ dramatic 2006 composition Partita for solo violin, commissioned by the BBC.
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Romantic Pre-concertPianotalk: 7:00pm; performance: 7:30pm
We enter the vivid, imaginative, even visionary, sometimes haunted realm of passionate piano music. Robert Taub will start with the stormy Pathétique Sonata in C minor of Beethoven, a proto-Romantic work that sold out of its first printing almost immediately. Next is a set of highly personalized musical characterisations of an imaginary society by Schumann, his Davidsbündlertänze; then the thundering sonorities of Chopin’s mighty Sonata in B minor.
Musica Viva Concert Series
Friday 28 to Saturday 29 October
Part of the University of Plymouth, Levinsky Hall announces its inaugural season as a new classical music venue bringing world-class musicians to the South West. Situated in the ground floor atrium of the Roland Levinsky Building and boasting a Steinway Model C grand piano, Levinsky Hall presents the Musica Viva Concert Series, starting with two concerts this autumn. plymouth.ac.uk/whats-on/autumn-2022
Drawn to Make Festival
Many of the Drawn to Make exhibitors are part of the Green Maker Initiative, which supports South West creatives
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After the huge success of its inaugural event last year, the second Drawn to Make Festival of Contemporary Makers promises to be even more diverse, with makers from across the South West and further afield being invited to take part. The 2022 exhibition at Butchers’ Hall in Tavistock is organised by the Tamar Valley-based Drawn to the Valley group of artists and creatives, and showcases a range of skills including spinning, weaving, stitching, woodworking, ceramics, assemblage, jewellery making and printmaking. Visitors will be able to see some of the makers at work, and the event is a chance to purchase one-off hand-crafted items by some of the most skilled exponents in their field.
Elf The Musical
Tavistock Musical Theatre Company (TMTC) will be kicking off this year’s Christmas festivities in the town in late November when it stages the feel-good show Elf The Musical in Tavistock Town Hall - tickets are now on sale. Based on the well-loved film Elf, rehearsals are in full swing for the community production of this sparkly, jolly, twinkly, jingley show that will put a smile on the faces of young and old alike. Santa will be taking time out from his busy schedule to take part, along with some of his elves as they help to tell the story of Buddy and his journey to discover his true identity. With an awesome number of award-winning productions behind them, the company is thrilled to be able to perform such a cheerful show after Covid-19 has prevented them from staging a production since the near sellout production of The Sound of Music in 2019. With a cast of almost 40 people, including a dozen children, rehearsals for the production have been underway since the summer, led by director Julian
26 November. Matinee performances are on Saturday 26 November and Sunday 27 November. Tickets are £16 for adults and £11 for children. Special VIP children’s tickets for youngsters who want to meet Father Christmas and Buddy before the show, which also include a small gift, cost £16 and must be booked in advance by phone. Tickets are available by booking online via Tavistock Musical Theatre Company’s website - tavimtc.co.uk - or by calling 01822 855030 or 07483 897648.
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Bennett. Taking the lead role of Buddy, is Ryan Procter and Anna Dunsford is Jovie. Anna took the lead role of Maria in the company’s The Sound of Music. Karen Batson, chair of TMTC, says that this will be one of the company’s most ambitious productions yet, with all sorts of novelties and surprises for the Theaudience!show will open on the evening of Wednesday 23 November, with further evening performances on Thursday 24 November, Friday 25 November (one month before the big day!) and Saturday
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Handel’s music depicts the changing moods of the Jewish people as their fortunes vary from dejection to jubilation. For more information and tickets see plymouthphilchoir.org.MaryJohnson
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There’s something special about the escapism provided by a good movie –the high emotion and intrigue, especially when an injustice is involved. Plymouth Philharmonic Choir are staging their own blockbuster at 7.30pm in Plymouth Guildhall with a performance of Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus, with four first class soloists: Natalie Montakhab (Soprano), Kate Symonds-Joy (Mezzo-Soprano), Greg Tassell (Tenor) and James Cleverton (Baritone). Based on fact both ancient and more recent, the plot and back story are as enthralling as anything on the big screen. Handel was inspired to write Judas Maccabaeus in honour of the victorious Duke of Cumberland who had crushed the Jacobite uprising led by Bonnie Prince Charlie at the Battle of Culloden. In writing the text for the oratorio, Thomas Morell was making a comparison between the success of the duke and a second century BCE victory over the brutal Antiochus IV Epiphanes.
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Jekyll & Hive, a new craft honey beer is the result of a community initiative between Tavistock Beekeepers (a branch of the DBKA) and Stannary Brewing Company. Stannary is an award-winning brewery in Pixon Lane, Tavistock, which recently celebrated its sixth birthday. Chris John, one of the three owners, was approached by the Tavistock Beekeepers chair, Susanne Allen, with a proposal to produce a honey beer together. Chris was immediately enthusiastic and within a few minutes was buzzing with potential recipes. The Tavistock beekeepers’ bees forage as far south as Plymouth, to the edge of Okehampton in the north, over the Cornish border in the west and on Dartmoor itself, so the honey collected gives a wonderful mix of flavours.
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Beekeepers have rallied around to gather another 22lbs of honey and Chris has started a second brew of Jekyll & Hive. It will be ready by the time you read this, so do go down to Stannary Brewing Company and try it. This is the beginning of a great collaboration between two local Tavistock groups that hopefully will continue well into the future.
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Tavy, winning with ‘Jekyll & Hive’, and Tavistock Beekeepers acting secretary, Louise Ketteridge, worked with Stannary on the label design. Finally, Stannary invited Tavistock Beekeepers to a private launch in August. Beside the brewing unit is a cosy bar and an outside covered space. Cornish Maid’s Kitchen food van supplied plenty of sustenance too, so there were many happy beekeepers that night. At the public launch a few days later, this delicious beer was very well received from the keg and quickly sold
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Chris decided to make a farmhouse honey grisette, which finds an echo in the history of Tavistock. Tavistock is a stannary town because of its historical connections to the tin mining industry. Grisette beer was originally made as a thirst-quenching drink for miners after a hard day’s work in France and Belgium, two or three hundred years ago. Different flavourings were often added to the beer, including honey. So this history ties together beautifully to make a wonderful and appropriate choice for a Tavistock beer and honey collaboration. The brew was made relatively quickly, taking just over three weeks from ‘striking the mash’ to canning this light coloured craft beer with 4.8% ABV. About half of the beer was put into bourbon oak barrels to age for a year. There is also a plan to make a dark beer at around 11% ABV this coming autumn/winter with honey from the beekeepers. A competition to name the new beer saw David Painter of Mary
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It may be the new boy on the bloc (sorry!) but Eastern Europe is probably the birth-place of wine. Wine was made in Georgia 8,000 years ago - it’s probably past its best now - but countries like Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovenia and Macedonia all have admirable winemaking histories. Look up ‘Moldova wine tunnels’ next time you’re surfing the net - seriously! Communism didn’t do these wine-loving nations any favours. Standards fell quickly, and traditional grape varieties were dug up and replaced with international varieties. The collapse of the Soviet Union reversed the situation - Eastern Europe was back. Labour and production costs are low. To start with ‘value’ meant OK house wine, but unhindered
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by politics, standards have risen sharply, resulting in some terrific wines.
White lovers may be tempted by orange wine - a style of natural wine where white grapes are left to ferment in contact with their skins like red wine, often in a traditional earthenware ‘Qvevri’, which is a giant amphora without handles often sunk into the earth. ‘Proper’ orange wine is a bit of a shock. Savoury and powerful, it should accompany food. Many customers buy a bottle, but few buy a second. Luckily ‘westernised’ orange wines are available; Romania’s biggest exporter, Cramele Recas, makes a delicious, light version like a Pinot Grigio with candied fruit notes. Call in soon to say hello and we can practice saying ‘Gaumarjos’ (‘Cheers’ in Georgian).
is red. Surrounding countries also grow Saperavi and the best I’ve tried personally was from Moldova.
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wines? How do you pronounce the grape variety Smerderevaka? (no idea).
Where should you start? Well, Georgia may be the cradle of wine so let’s start with its most famous grape, Saperavi. As well as being easy to pronounce it produces deep red wines well suited to ageing and has the distinction of being one of the world’s few Teinturier grapes. What? You don’t know what that is? How lucky I’m here. Teinturier means the flesh, as well as the skin,
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The labels can be intimidating - if it seems like a foreign language, it probably is! Fortunately, most countries include eyebrow-raising English translations from a certain well-known app. Some grape varieties don’t exactly roll off the tongue - Feteasca Regala, Rkatsiteli, Plavac, Malvazija Istarska - you get the idea. And for anyone thinking ‘I’ve heard of Malvasia’, Malvazija Istarka is no relation at allha! But wine should be a bit mysterious so why not the label? I find a Cyrillic label exciting (I’ve had a sheltered life). Anyway, I’ve tried a variety in restaurants as well as at work, and I’m a fan; I love the engaging mixture of familiar and exotic.
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librarian and secretary were merged into an honorary role, and the cottage was given over to a caretaker.
For the first twenty years the library occupied part of the premises of a local bookseller, William Tapson, who acted as librarian. Ladies were eligible, although not for office, and from 1810 the Duke and Duchess of Bedford became members. The first printed catalogue was issued in 1810, and by 1897 the number of books had increased from a few hundred to nearly five thousand. William Tapson retired in 1819, by which time the library collection had outgrown his
Membership fluctuated and in both world wars the library struggled financially. In 1949 though, the library’s 150th anniversary was celebrated, attended by the Duke of Bedford. In the 1960s the remaining Bedford Estate properties were sold, and fearing Court Gate would be lost to developers, the town council bought the buildings with aid from an appeal. The library could only afford to rent the ground floor room, which it still occupies as a reading room. In 1989 it became a member of the Association of Independent Libraries and obtained charitable status in 2007. It celebrated its 200th anniversary in 1999 and a new catalogue was printed, with a history of the library by Jean Wans. Although many books were lost in times of crisis, Tavistock Subscription Library still has over 800 books and the annual subscription is £12, or £18 for family membership. For more information, go to tavistocksubscriptionlibrary.co.uk.Simon
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In the later 18th century, the mining industries in Cornwall and Devon, the French war and Plymouth naval dock gave impetus to technological development and corresponding intellectual activity, and learned societies and libraries were founded. In Tavistock, the Unitarian minister William Evans, as well as John Commins and Edward Atkins Bray, the son of the Bedford agent Edward Bray, were stimulated by the arrival of a brilliant young engineer, John Taylor, to organise a public library organisation to provide or lend books, periodicals and newspapers to subscribers for an annual fee. Tavistock’s library was established in 1799, earlier than libraries in Plymouth and Exeter.
accommodation. The room over Court Gate arch was suggested as a library but the Tavistock steward William Bray was so slow to respond that instead a new library was built behind the old Guildhall in Bedford Square. The library minutes show that the plans were submitted by a builder called James Colling, in a classical style resembling Foulston’s Athenaeum in Plymouth. The building opened on 1 July 1822 and was nicknamed the Propylaeum.
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However the Propylaeum building was soon in the way of the 6th Duke of Bedford’s plans for Tavistock, and in 1829 he offered the library the Court Gate rooms, plus a cottage for the librarian, rent free for 15 years. So in 1831 the library was moved; some of the railings from the old building were used to fence the garden of the replacement library and a few of the stones they were set in survive, otherwise the only remains are fragments of stucco, dug up in 1997 and kept in the museum. The books were mostly housed in the room above Court Gate arch and lectures for the Tavistock Institution formed in 1927, took place in the upstairs reading room. A succession of librarians lived in the cottage, including William Merrifield, who ran the library for thirty years, taking daily meteorological observations, and recording the life of the town by photography - Tavistock Museum has copies of some of his photographs. In 1929 the offices of
Rob Giles, founder of Time-Lock Productions, said that the library provided the perfect location for the office of William Leechman, the solictor who took up the case for Mrs Donoghue.
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A scene in the library
Courthouse in Tavistock Guildhall Heritage Centre
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filmed in Tavistock Subscription Library is part of a case involving the discovery of a partly decomposed snail in a ginger beer
bottle, which May Donoghue was consuming in a cafe in Paisley, Scotland, around 100 years ago. The case went all the way to the House of Lords before Mrs Donoghue finally won her legal battle for damages in 1932. She was awarded £200 in compensation, the equivalent of £7,400 today, and her win was established as a legal case study, and used in every court action where a person suffers injury or loss. Millions of damages actions around the world now regularly begin with the ruling in the Paisley snail case.
The film is scheduled to premiere in early November at the university’s Jill Craigie Cinema.
Tavistock Subscription Library has a starring role in a new film created by Time-Lock Productions for the University of Plymouth. The 200-year-old library was transformed into a solicitor’s office as part of the shooting of the film ‘The Strange Case of the Snail in a Bottle’ - which follows a landmark legal case Donoghue v Stevenson. Filming also took place in Plymouth’s Prysten House, and Tavistock Guildhall courthouse which housed the town’s magistrates’ court for many years and is said to be modelled on Court Number One at the Old Bailey. Plymouth University spokesman Andrew Merrington said that law experts at the university are creating the first-ever dramatisation of some of the most foundational cases in the country’s legal system. He said: “The Strange Case of the Snail in a Bottle is the second in the series of films entitled The Justice Files, each focusing on cases that have become enshrined in the law of more than 60 countries. More than 300,000 law students study these cases every year and the first film will be made freely available to schools, colleges and universities to assist with Thelearning.”scene
He said: “We would like to express our thanks for accommodating us on the day and generously allowing us to adjust the furniture and utilise some of the books to help create such a wonderful set. We will add a special thanks to Tavistock Subscription Library in the credits at the end of the film.”
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2. Keep left of the houses and go through a metal gate into a field. Keep close to the hedge on the left and go through a second gate into another field. Continue ahead, still close to the left hand hedge, to a third gate leading to a short footpath
the pavement along the busy road for a short distance. Just before the bus stop cross the road with care into Windard Terrace, which is signed as a public footpath.
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An autumn walk on the edge of Dartmoor and through a woodland nature reserve with John Noblet of Tavistock Ramblers. This 4-mile walk starts at Sourton with its ancient church dedicated to St Thomas à Becket, and a quirky pub. Field paths lead to Cleave before reaching Sourton quarry, once a hive of activity and one of the largest limestone quarries in the area but now a nature reserve. Pass under and then over Lake Viaduct before joining The Granite Way back to Sourton. Park by Sourton Village Hall (SX535903)
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1. Walk down towards the unusual Highwayman Inn, passing the Saxon cross on the village green. Go left on
between hedges and into a further field.
3. The footpath is well signed across three fields to reach another metal gate at Cleave. Cross an area of rough ground and then a small bridge over a stream opposite a house called East Cleave. Go left and then bear right up a short, steep slope before going left through a metal gate into a field where it is signed as a public footpath.
6. The old railway is now a multi-use trail, The Granite Way, so look out for cyclists from here on. Cross the viaduct but pause to savour the splendid views from Brent Tor and the Cornish hills to the west, and of course, Dartmoor to the east.
Tavistock Ramblers walk on most Saturdays and Sundays and some Wednesdays. There are a mix of short walks and longer all-day hikes to suit all. Go to www.tavistockramblers.org. uk to see the latest programme of walks on offer. You are welcome to join us. If you just want something shorter to start with, try a Ramblers Wellbeing Walk to get active - there will be one near you.
5. Turn left at the lane and follow this to a T-junction. There is a distant view of Lake Viaduct from the gateway before turning right downhill. Cross the A386 again with care and continue on the signed bridleway with Bearslake Inn on the right The path follows and then crosses a stream before passing under the massive viaduct built in 1874 for the London and South Western Railway. Almost immediately turn right through a gate and follow the path uphill alongside the viaduct to reach The Granite Way.
You will also find a series of self-guided walks on the website to download or print. Two books of Tavistock District walks and several leaflets of walks in the area are available in Tavistock Information Centre.
Continue for nearly a mile as far as Sourton church. Turn left here and back to the car.
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4. Now keep the hedge on the right to reach a stile in the far corner. Go diagonally across the next field to another stile in the corner. Go up a few steps to a road, once the main A30. Walk along the verge for a short distance and take the first turning on the left signed as a bridleway. There are splendid views of the Dartmoor skyline. Pass two cottages and the entrance to Sourton Quarry nature reserve. Walk along the track with glimpses of the flooded quarry over the wooden fence.
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a voluntary basis. The money released is secured against your home though so it is important to get great advice and crucially ‘KNOW before saying NO. There may also be other cost-effective ways to help and we can direct you as part of our holistic approach.
We are starting to see people (particularly ladies who would have had their pension at 60) heading back out to work to top up their income till their new state pension age. Due to cost of living increases their older partner’s pension is no longer enough to cover the bills. Modern equity release or other later-life lending solutions could come to the rescue here, but it’s important to talk it through and find out more.
How can you help people get through the current cost of living crisis?
What do you enjoy most aboutyour role?
We both love (and I mean love) helping people through tough times. Leanne loves helping people get their first home, save money, and ensure they are protected. I love coming to the rescue when the bank can’t help because of someone’s age, stopping people being repossessed by their current lender and also… clients sending photos of their adventures post release equity.
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A recognised qualification from the CII (chartered insurance institute) or LIBF (the London Institute of Banking and Finance) worked for us. The letters CeMAP and CeRER after our names, show we are qualified to advise on mortgages, protection and equity release.
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mortgages (mortgages with a longer end date) and the more recent ‘Retirement Interest Only’ (monthly payment but no set end date). I pride myself on an open, honest approach - if it isn’t right for you, I will tell you!
What do you mean by ‘the greatunretirement’?
What services do you offer?
28 years ago, our families camped together at Cheriton Bishop; Leanne and I always got on well and joked barelybusinessstartingaboutourownbusiness.Fastforwardto2007andLeannehadthechancetostartthewhileIcoveredthe
bills from corporate world. In 2014 we were delighted (and terrified) to be told we were expecting twins. This coincided with the Coop Bank’s troubles and I took voluntary redundancy to allow us to both work from home, sharing our children’s lives more equally.
What training is involvedin becoming a mortgage orinsurance adviser?
Leanne specialises in all forms of residential and buy to let mortgages. She is also our protection specialist, ensuring our clients and their families are protected from life’s issues, such as job loss, critical illness and unexpected loss of loved ones. I (Stuart) specialise in supporting 55-year-olds upwards to borrow money. Modern forms of equity release are one option but we also consider ‘Term into Retirement’
We always encourage people to borrow responsibly and only if it is right for them. When bills go up it is only natural to look at reducing your outgoings. Reviewing your mortgage and protection costs can save people lots of money. If you are 55 or over then you could also consider a modern form of equity release to release amounts from £10,000 at a fixed rate of interest for the rest of your lives if necessary. You can even pay the money back on
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The challenges we face with the cost of living increases are going to be felt by our older people on lower incomes. Many of these will own their own properties with either a small or no mortgage at all. You should never have to…however, you could be able to release equity from your home to help yourself or your family during this difficult time. Find out more about equity release and other later life lending options with no pressure to proceed (we charge fees on completion of your loan only). We are a local trusted family firm and want to do what we can so you know all your options. If together we decide it is not for you, then at least you’ve taken the time to make an informed decision. Receiving money into your account can take between 8 and 12 weeks (on average), so it’s key to look at your options sooner rather than later. We are members of the Equity Release Council and based in Tavistock. Dartmoor Financial LLP is an appointed representative of HL Partnership Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Equity Release includes Lifetime Mortgages and Home Reversion Schemes. We can advise and arrange Lifetime Mortgages and will refer to an approved specialist for Home Reversion schemes. There may be a fee payable for mortgage advice. Having to choose between eating OR putting on the heating this winter ? Dartmoor Financial LLP Local. Reliable. Fair Call us on 01822 615502 Equity Release is not to be taken lightly, and is not suitable for everyone. These products are for over 55s only, may affect eligibility to benefits and can affect the inheritance you may leave. There might be cheaper ways to borrow money, or charities and organisations that can provide support in times of need.
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