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Try Drake Judo Club for free! Ross Taylor and former British junior champion, Charles Knape started Drake Judo Club in Tavistock and at Plymouth Life Centre in 2016, with just a handful of young members. The club is now one of the largest in the South West with 175 members of all age groups, including five-time British champion Cordelia Gregory and two-time British champion Max Gregory, who is now a full-time funded GB athlete. The club wins more than 200 medals each year with members travelling the UK, and even abroad to take part in competitions. The popularity of the club has also led to the introduction of satellite clubs in Horrabridge, Plympton and Sparkwell.
Ross learnt judo as a child and then returned to it as an adult in 2010. He had to start again as a white belt but working hard, he regained his 1st Dan black belt a year later. Keen to give something back, he began helping the juniors at a club in Plymouth. Later when he set up Drake Judo Club, he was determined to make the martial art accessible to all and also pass on the underlying ethos of judo which includes dedication, respect, loyalty, and discipline – qualities which often have great value in other aspects of members’ lives. An impressive team of amateur coaches run the classes, headed up by Mike Nugent; squad training has also included sessions with Olympian and
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world top-10, Ben Fletcher, and former world and Olympic medallist, Steve Gawthorpe. New members get a free hoodie, and the club covers transport costs to competitions, even paying for 18 Drake contestants to enter the Commonwealth Championships in 2019.
Children and adults are all welcome at Drake Judo Club and if you are aged 4 to 7-years-old, you can try judo lessons for free in Tavistock until the end of 2020. The club also delivers taster sessions to schools in the area.
their fitness, but also confidence in their ability. After the 12-week programme, many people go on to join one of TAC’s seven other adult running groups, which each cater for a different proficiency level. Once people overcome any initial barriers to running, they are often amazed by what they can achieve - six of the TAC entrants in this year’s London Marathon on 27th April started running with the Couch to 5K scheme.
Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to join. All you need is a pair of trainers and comfortable clothes. The next 12-week session starts on 4th April and takes place every Saturday 10-11am at Tavistock College running track, £2 per session. For more information contact tavistockathleticclub@gmail.com or Facebook: Tavy Joggers.
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‘Off the Couch’ & ‘Couch to 5K’ Couch to 5K schemes have experienced success all over the country and Tavistock Athletic Club (TAC) started its first class in July 2015. There has been a steady demand ever since, with people keen to start running and get fitter or lose weight. The scheme works by gently introducing the body to moving, alternating between walking and running small distances, and gradually building up the running element until participants can run 5 km. Realising that the target could be off-putting for some people, TAC initiated ‘Off the Couch’ as well, which caters for people who have done little or no exercise prior to joining. The two groups run at the same time, making it easy for participants to switch between them and progress at a rate suited to their ability. The groups are led by UKA qualified leaders and coaches, who help group members build not only
Dartmoor Darts Aquatic (DDA) was founded in 2017 as a club focusing on performance swimming. Based at the Mount Kelly Swim Centre in Tavistock with both performance and junior squads, it follows a bespoke programme delivered in ultra-short format enabling highly motivated swimmers to compete successfully at regional, national and international levels. The club aims to nurture the next generation of elite swimmers through expert coaching, helping them reach their maximum potential as athletes and set up for a professional pathway. The training programme at DDA is led
by performance coach Matthew Henry, a former international swimmer, whose dedication, drive and energy help the athletes achieve amazing results – he is also still claiming titles himself! Club members include a three-time British junior record holder, a Devon county champion and several swimmers who compete at national level. In the junior squad, at least three of the young swimmers are already competing at county level.
DDA is open to confident swimmers who are at Swim England 10+ stage. DDA’s programme teaches young athletes how to develop a good knowledge, understanding and application of fundamental training and racing skills, taking them to the next level of competitive swimming. To find out more about the club, the programme or arrange a trial session, get in touch via Facebook: Dartmoor Darts Aquatic.
Tavistock TAGB Taekwondo This is a local family-friendly martial arts club, with students from 4 to 60+ years of age. Taekwondo is a great sport for fitness, flexibility and mental health and we believe strongly that it should be available to all abilities and fitness levels. You do not need to be able to kick high as you can train to your own personal ability. The club has produced multiple local, national and world champions and medallists - in patterns, sparring and destruction. We compete in the TAGB competitions which are some of the largest Taekwondo competitions in the country, and respected worldwide. As a club we like to get involved in as many local events as possible putting on displays and taster sessions. Our dedicated blackbelts demo team works very hard to come up with new fun ideas and we encourage our junior students to take part as much as possible too. The family feel and support you get from a club like this is very important and we are all there to help each other.
Tavistock TAGB Taekwondo
We train two nights a week in Tavistock College gymnasium: 6-7pm juniors and families; 7-8pm mixed ages; 8-9pm adults and senior grades. The first month is free so why not have a go. We are fully insured, enhanced DBS checked, first aid qualified and safeguarding approved. For details contact Mr Dan Hunt, 3rd Degree Black Belt, on 07779 253719 or tavistocktagb@gmail.com.
Fun, Self Defence, Discipline, Health, Fitness, Strength, Balance & So Much More.
Instructors are Enhanced DBS,Safeguarding & First aid qualifi ed. BTC& TAGB Insured instructors. Training times: Mondays and Thursdays: 6-7pm Junior/Family Session 7-8pm Mixed; 8-9pm Adult and Senior Belts All at Tavistock College Gymnasium, Crowndale Road, Tavistock Pl19 8DD
FREE MONTH TRIAL!
BID TAVISTOCK TAVISTOCK EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday 28 March – Saturday 11 April Another egg-citing and free trail brought to you by Tavistock BID. Collect your clue sheet and find all the hidden Mr Men & Little Miss to earn yourself a goody bag. Courtesy of Brook’s Chocolates - find the special chocolate eggs and you could win one! Collect your sheets from Kaleidoscope, The Visitor Information Centre and the Toy Cupboard. visittavistock.co.uk
BRIDGING THE TAMAR VISITOR CENTRE ANIMATED FILM FAMILY WORKSHOPS Tuesday 7 April, 11am-3pm Try your hand at filming a stop motion animation with the help of artist, Lucy Jackson. We want to create a community animated film with the help of families. Drop in, get creative and embrace your inner director. £4 per child. BUCKLAND ABBEY CADBURY EASTER TRAIL Until Monday 13th April Find all the giant eggs painted to show the different foods that were once grown here at Buckland - plus Buckland-twist eggs and magical plants. On Sunday 5th April watch a traditional Mummers’ play – fun for all the family. Events free, but normal admission charges apply; nationaltrust.org. uk/buckland-abbey NEWBORN LAMBS EVENT Sunday 19 April, 12-3pm Meet our tenant farmer as he introduces you to his new flock of baby lambs. Come and watch the bottle-feeding sessions in the Great Barn and get to know more about farming at Buckland. MAY HALF-TERM FUN Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May, 11am – 4:30pm Join us for one of our crafting sessions or visit Naturemake, and you let your imagination run wild to create spectacular pieces of art. With something on every day this half-term, you won’t want to miss it. BURRATOR DISCOVERY CENTRE DROP-IN FAMILY ACTIVITY DAY Thurs 2 April, Wed 27 April, Sat 30 May, 10am-3pm Our school holiday family activity days involve a wildlife or heritage themed trail, woodwork, environmental art and outdoor cooking in and around the Burrator Discovery Centre. £3 per child, £2 per adult (cash only please). Please wear outdoor clothing and footwear. No booking needed. For more information please ring 01822 855700 or e-mail: ECannon@swlakestrust. org.uk COTEHELE CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday 28 March – Monday 13 April, 10am-4pm Join Bunny as he looks around Cotehele garden to find noisy animals to make music with in Nature’s Band and enjoy a Cadbury chocolate prize at the end. £2 per trail. Normal admission charge applies, NT members free. nationaltrust.org.uk/ cotehele GET PLANTING AT COTEHELE Monday 25- Friday 29 May, 11am-3pm Have fun as a family making plant pots and planting seeds to take home. Free activity, normal admissions apply.
ROSEMOOR THE SECRET GARDEN FAMILY TRAIL Until Monday 20 April, 10am-6pm Celebrate the new film with our exciting garden trail. ‘The Secret Garden’ starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters, by visiting our exciting garden trail experience ending up at our very own ‘Secret Garden’. Enjoy themed drop-in family craft workshops - 30 March to Friday 10 April (Mon- Fri & excl. bank holidays). rhs.org.uk/gardens/ rosemoor HALF-TERM FUN 26 May – 29 May (Tue – Fri) Get creative with half-term drop-in family craft workshops - plus family fun with the Flower Fairies and Garden Sprites garden trail (23 May – 7 June). On Wed 27 May, 3-4pm, join us for Gary Starr Pantomimes’ tale of Peter Pan’s adventures in Neverland as he tries to outwit the villainous Captain Hook - sure to be a big hit for all the family. rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
PLYMOUTH CREATION STATION EASTER CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP Wednesday 8 April, 11am-3pm Drop in to our craft workshop and make Easter crowns and Easter sun-catchers. Free event at The Treasury, PL1 2AD FLAVOUR FEST CRAFT WORKSHOPS Friday 29 – Saturday 30 May, 10am – 4pm As part of the 3-day food festival we are running food themed children’s craft workshops including making card collage pizzas in a decorated pizza box, chef’s hats and Play-Doh food-based play. Free event in Armada Way, Plymouth
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CELEBRATION!
23 rd – 25 th MAY & 25 th – 27 th SEPTEMBER SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA / PAGLIACCI ROYAL OPERA Damiano Michieletto’s Olivier Award-winning production of Mascagni and Leoncavallo’s one-act operas is a thrilling, cinematic experience.
Tuesday 21st April THE DANTE PROJECT ROYAL BALLET Wayne McGregor collaborates with an awardwinning team – contemporary composer Thomas Adès, artist Tacita Dean, lighting designer Lucy Carter and dramaturg Uzma Hameed – to bring us closer to Dante’s vision.
Thursday 28th May
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE THE WELKIN The Welkin - a new play by Lucy Kirkwood. One life in the hands of 12 women.
Thursday 21st May For full details and to book events visit our website: tavistockwharf.com or call Tavistock Wharf Box Offi ce 01822 611166 ² TAVISTOCKWHARF
Did you know that The Wharf has its own coffee shop open 6 days a week (except Sundays) serving a varied menu to suit all tastes and at very reasonable prices.
With an outside seating area running alongside the canal, on a hot sunny day there can be no better place in Tavistock to enjoy a cream tea or slice of cake!
the gallery................................................... Regular exhibitions featuring local artists. Come along during the day and browse our gallery.
MERLE SILD Semi-abstract landscapes paintings.
Monday March 30th - Friday 1st May
ALAN GREGORY Landscape and seascape paintings.
STRAIGHTEN OUT STRANGLERS Sat 11th April
JOHN HACKETT BAND Sat 18th April
RIVIERA DOGS Fri 24th April
FLEETWOOD BAC Fri 1st May
STRAIGHTEN OUT are the premier Stranglers tribute band out there... with an extensive set-list that spans two solid hours!
IAN SIEGAL Sat 2nd May
A much-loved and admired fi gure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s; best-known for his fl ute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett
ELO AGAIN Fri 8th May
Oozing appeal this band are sleep delivers of 80’s pop, no wigs, no make up, just accomplished musicianship.
TRIBUTE TO CHER Sat 9th May
Fleetwood Bac is the world’s fi rst and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself and raved about by Peter Green’s biographer.
BOOTLEG BLONDIE Sat 16th May
Though he is best known as a bluesman and variously described as a legend and a national treasure, a typical Siegal solo show is much more than blues
GREEN HAZE Fri 22nd May
ELO AGAIN really do give you a dramatic taste of what the classic ELO were like in the heyday.
WHOLE LOTTA LED Sat 30th May
Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher.
THE COUNTRYMEN Sun 31st May
BOOTLEG BLONDIE are the offi cial Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band
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GREEN HAZE are the ultimate tribute to one of the best rock bands the world has ever seen – Green Day The music of Led Zeppelin performed by Whole Lotta Led, they return to The Wharf with a unique show. Launceston based harmony vocal & guitar band playing a mix of original & popular music and songs from Cornwall.
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Coming later this year......................
MANOEUVRES - A TRIBUTE TO OMD Fri June 12th
BOB DURY’S NEIL DIAMOND Sun 5th July
FROM GOLD TO RIO Fri 18th Sept
LONDON CALLING Fri 3rd July
Meticulously crafted music that accurately recreates the feel of an original Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark show Whilst performing in Las Vegas four years ago Bob Drury was described ‘one of the world’s fi nest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond’ The Greatest Hits Of Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran. Two of the UK’s most iconic bands brought to life in one power packed show! Playing all the hits from The Clash era with superb precision.
