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There are no guarantees with the British summer, but after last year’s long heatwave, expectations are probably running higher than usual this June, with thoughts of summer outings, picnics and festivities coming to the fore. June is also traditionally one of the most popular months to get married, apparently originally dating back to the Roman goddess Juno, the protector of women in all aspects of life, but especially in marriage and childbearing. It therefore seems quite an appropriate issue to feature a number of talented and creative people who work behind the scenes at weddings, going the extra mile to make the couple’s big day a special occasion. Robynne Fenwick explains what is involved in being a busy events and wedding co-ordinator at The Bedford Hotel and Two Bridges Hotel; Nichola has been to meet Mary Marshall, a retired GP who has converted part of her garden to cultivate flowers with The Moorland Flower Company, supplying florists and wedding couples; while I met Romilly Cousins who has turned her beautiful family home into a wedding venue. In addition, we have a host of events and activities to keep you busy over the summer, from Tavistock Carnival to outdoor challenges, garden and farm charity open days, as well as concerts, festivals and art events.

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Contents

4 Local People

24 Community News

58 Tech Help

10 Feature

29 Kids’ What’s On

60 History

13 Health & Wellbeing

32 What’s On

64 Outdoors & Active

16 Business

43 What’s On Extra

70 Trade Secrets

17 Farming Diary

50 National Trust

18 Gardening

52 Music & Art

23 Naturalist

56 Food & Drink

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Blooming lovely Formerly a GP, Mary Marshall is the first to admit that she has become obsessed with flowers and loves this challenging change of career. I went to meet Mary on rather grey day in spring, when rows of seed trays graced every windowsill and she positively glowed with the anticipation of a new season of cultivation. Born and raised in Plymouth, she returned to Devon after studying medicine at Manchester. She spent 23 happy years as a GP in Yelverton, but wanting to remain busy when she retired five years ago, she turned her attention to her large garden. She found growing flowers more rewarding and successful than vegetables and in the first year grew flowers to cut and bring into her home. They were different from flowers available to buy in supermarkets – they lasted longer and had a scent. Not known to do things by half and encouraged by Debbie Morris, of ‘Dartmoor Flowers’, Mary expanded her horizons along with her raised beds. She created ‘The Moorland Flower Company’ with the intention of growing and supplying a wide variety of seasonal flowers that are difficult to source conventionally such as sweet peas, cornflowers and foxgloves. Her original aim was to provide local blooms and foliage throughout the season to wedding florists. It was a steep learning curve; Mary is not horticulturally

trained, but has years of enthusiastic gardening experience. She took courses on intensive flower growing in small spaces and read up on the subject of successional sowings. Before long florists were coming to Mary with shopping lists of specific flowers required for the year ahead, allowing Mary to grow plants to order, thus keeping up with the latest trend in bridal floristry. In the last year Mary’s business has expanded to supply brides and grooms directly and she also provides flowers for funeral arrangements, celebrations, festivals, and Christmas displays. This year she also hopes to offer her flowers to the public on Fridays depending on availability.

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Not so long ago, the South West had a thriving flower cultivation industry, but now between 80-90% of cut flowers in the UK are imported. However, the tide is turning with people wishing to know the provenance of their produce and there is a movement of artisan growers emerging not only in this country but across the world as people seek to source flowers grown locally. Mary has received a lot of help from ‘Flowers from the Farm’, a collective of growers who also advise, support and educate on growing locally. With over 700 members who work collaboratively rather than in competition, the group entered the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for the first time in 2018 and won a gold medal. Mary was delighted to be one of 92 members who provided flowers for this fantastic partnership. It

was an amazing achievement and also an incredible opportunity for many small businesses to enter an event that would otherwise have been beyond them. Mary’s flowers are all grown in her spacious garden in Yelverton, tightly packed into 27 raised beds, a small polytunnel and two greenhouses – as well as on her windowsills. She uses organic methods with no pesticides or preservatives and battles all manner of garden pests including deer and rabbits who regularly trim her crops. She also has to contend with the whims of the Dartmoor weather including last year’s summer drought and the Beast from the East in March. Mary is busy year-round and has become a master of logistics as she plans and plants for the seasons ahead.

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As summer ends, the beds are cleared and 2500 spring bulbs are bedded in. She grows over 60 varieties of plant, all from seed, and often unusual varieties not sold through wholesale suppliers. Last year she supplied flowers for over twenty weddings and works closely with florists to provide blooms in colours and textures individual to each bride. As every gardener knows, you are in touch with the seasons when you grow your own produce. Mary says that it is this sense of seasonality alongside the anticipation of seedlings silently growing that she enjoys. The excitement of nurturing tiny seeds smaller than a speck of dust, which can with the right environment and encouragement become spectacular flowers is a priceless reward. This year Mary wants to share her knowledge of cut flowers and will be offering courses on growing and creating displays, bouquets and wreaths. Nichola Williams

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Like mother, like son Talent and determination obviously run in the family for Bailee Deignan, a published author at eleven, and his mother Brandie, managing director of one of the UK’s fastest-growing hospitality businesses. Ryelee, whose fictional alter ego isn’t always painted in the best light as the story progresses! In reality, Bailee loves hanging out with his twin and having fun, but just like many seasoned authors, he has embellished the facts of his real-life experiences to create an engaging tale. His resulting short story, entitled ‘The Daily Diary of a Twin Brother’ was recently published, complete with illustrations by Antonio Navarette (johnnythebold) and now graces the shelves of Tavistock Library, as well as his school library at Bere Alston. The majority of his schoolfriends, football and hockey team mates have bought a copy and understandably there was a lot of

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excitement about having an author in their midst, and even an assembly celebration to mark his achievement at his school. Bailee says it feels great to be an author because no one else he knows has written a book; when asked if he would like to write another one, he smiles and says: “I think one book is enough.” At the time of going to print, Bailee had sold 39 hard copies and 21 e-books. I’m not sure he has reached his goal of earning enough to buy a Nintendo yet, but at just 11-years-old he is showing definite potential for the future, and I wish him luck with his long-term aim of playing for Chelsea FC! For details of Bailee’s book see: www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B07NJQYS3F

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A very active boy, Bailee loves all sport, particularly football, playing left wing for Horrabridge Rangers; reading and writing have also been a passion ever since he was young and he often jotted down anecdotes about his experiences as a twin. One day his parents came across them, and realising he had a knack for capturing amusing incidents, they asked if he had thought about turning them into a book. The idea appealed to him and he resolved to share any proceeds with his family. It took him about a year to complete the book - brainstorming ideas, planning the chapters, drafting and rewriting, with plenty of advice and editing help from the whole family, including his twin brother

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Brandie Brandie was recently appointed as managing director of Marco Pierre White’s franchising firm, Black and White Hospitality, and as you can imagine her working life is a whirl of activity - from Monday to Thursday she can literally be anywhere in the UK, splitting her time between offices in Bristol, London and Birmingham, as well as numerous visits to MPW restaurant venues. She also meets up regularly with Marco Pierre White, and Nick Taplin, founder and CEO of the company. Marco Pierre White is responsible for all new food development for the restaurants and is very hands on with all menu engineering. He is passionate about maintaining high standards and keeping food simple, but as Brandie has discovered, he is also a very family-oriented man, and takes a deep personal interest in all the kitchen staff. Brandie first encountered Marco when she went to meet him as part of her hiring process; wearing a white dress and high-heels, and slightly star-struck by his TV celebrity status, she was taken to meet him out in the fields of his Somerset farm! Marco quickly broke the ice, offering her a pair of wellies and his jacket, before an interview like no other at a picnic bench, surrounded by farm animals. Brandie learnt to accommodate change at

an early age, as her father was a diplomat and regularly relocated to different countries. After studying psychology and human resource management at Edinburgh University, she started work in London; from there her CV quickly acquired an impressive list of companies, including the Hilton Group, Whitbread, Travelodge Hotels, Tesco and British Airways, before she embarked on her first MD role with Black and White last October. It seems Brandie has hit on the perfect recipe, enjoying her job so much she admits she often forgets it’s a job. She thrives on the challenge of overseeing everything from operations and marketing to food development, partnership, training & development and finance, finding it incredibly rewarding to be involved in the company ethos of affordable glamour in Black and White’s eight brands. It is also a very exciting time to join the business – by the end of 2018 there were 49 franchise restaurants, with 10 more in the

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Dedication to the job I was slightly intimidated at the thought of meeting Sophie Hosking, chief executive of West Devon Borough Council and South Hams District Council, a formidable mover and shaker, but found her engaging, easy to talk to and thoroughly passionate about her role at the council and her duty to the public. Born in the sixties into a naval family, Sophie was sent to boarding school where she did not flourish, leading to a rather faltering academic career when she left her engineering degree at Exeter University partway through. After spending some time in London, she moved to Cornwall and joined the county council in the early 90s as an administration assistant – right at the bottom of the ladder. As support to the councillors, Sophie soon had a broad overview of the whole organisation, attending meetings, and writing up minutes. She was put forward for promotion and worked her way up through most departments, taking every opportunity to learn and develop including completing a Master’s degree in 2007 in Leadership and Organisation for Public Services.

Sophie enjoys the challenge of solving problems and finding new, original solutions and as senior policy officer at the county council her experience with policy and strategy came to the fore during the merger of the county council with the 6 district councils. Whilst it was a disruptive time, the aim was always to provide a more streamlined service with a brand-new single council for Cornwall. Sophie then took on the post of looking after the council’s shareholder interests in companies such as Cormac, Cornwall Airport and Cornwall Housing and managed the contract for the council’s 15 leisure facilities. With no desire to work in the private sector, and limited room for further promotion in Cornwall, Sophie applied for the shared position of chief executive for the South Hams and West Devon Borough Council in 2014 and was delighted to take on responsibility for all service delivery alongside

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inspections are all provided on an ever-decreasing budget. The council must look to increase its funds through commercial investment but this has been met with mixed public response. Sharing offices and workforce with the South Hams district has helped considerably, giving a combined saving of £6m each year across the two councils, but Sophie is aware that the resilience of all public sector organisations is under strain.

Steve Jorden who covered strategy and commissioning. The pair worked well together during a difficult time of further council restructuring which involved reducing the workforce by over 25% in order to cope with the withdrawal of government funding. When Steve moved to a new position in Swindon in 2018, Sophie took on both roles as the single chief executive for the councils. West Devon Borough Council covers an area of 450 square miles with 55,000 residents and 21,000 households. The council receives 12% of the council tax and business rates collected for the area – and has a budget of just over £7 million to spend on services for this year, which is roughly equivalent to the amount spent by an average sized secondary school. Services such as events licensing, housing advice and support, maintaining play parks on council land, planning applications, pest control, affordable housing and food hygiene

Sophie loves working on behalf of the people, and always keeps in mind that she is there to promote their best interests; she also values her hardworking colleagues and credits her team with being one of the main reasons she enjoys her job so much. However she accepts that many council services can lead to unpopular interactions and says: “People don’t want to be in need of benefits or temporary accommodation, nobody wants to have to apply for planning permission or have to think about how their waste is collected and fly-tipping is cleared up - so my ambition is to try and make it as easy and as pleasant for people as possible. It’s not perfect yet but it’s definitely getting better.” Sophie and her husband live near Truro where they farm at Fentongollan, a large mixed farm with sheep, daffodils, arable and vegetable seedlings - she says she can switch off when she’s in shepherd mode. Sophie has raised a family whilst working full-time and climbed to the top of the council ladder, while retaining an energy and enthusiasm for a job which must, at times have been quite thankless, demoralising and gruelling. I found Sophie Hosking a truly inspiring, altruistic public servant for whom we should all be a little grateful. Nichola Williams

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Bradstone Manor Farm

Turning your childhood home into a wedding venue isn’t for everyone - but Romilly Cousins has set about doing just that with the beautiful collection of buildings at Bradstone Manor Farm. Named after a ‘broad stone’ or single standing stone, Bradstone is mentioned in the Domesday survey of 1086, while parts of the parish church, dedicated to the Celtic Saint Nonna, date back to the 12th century. As I sit in a sunny, tranquil garden with Romilly and her parents, Peter and Sally Hough, it’s easy to understand how the charm of this tiny, ancient hamlet has captured the hearts of four generations of their family. Peter and Sally used to be tenant farmers on the Bradstone estate, so Romilly and her siblings grew up in the Grade II listed manor house, riding ponies round the farm, swimming with them in the river, and enjoying the simple pleasures of being close to nature. Romilly describes it as an idyllic childhood, which is probably why she leapt at the opportunity to take over the tenancy herself, when the property passed into the hands of the current owners, Andrew Garrad and Emma Balfour. Andrew and Emma were delighted to let the house to a local resident with such close connections to the manor and invested in a number of substantial renovations to ensure the property was weatherproof. Romilly, her husband Mark and their four children moved into the manor house five years ago, and although the house, garden and Grade I listed 16th century gatehouse require quite a lot of upkeep, it’s obvious that Romilly has a huge affinity with the property, and the work is just part and parcel of living there rather than a burden. The Bradstone estate was bought by the Church Estates Commissioners in 1947. However, after spending a considerable amount on general maintenance and then 10

unsuccessfully trying to sell it, they were delighted when Romilly’s grandfather expressed an interest in taking over the farm tenancy. When his son Peter qualified from Seale-Hayne Agricultural College, he became the farm manager and he and Sally moved into the manor house, where they lived happily for the next 32 years. During this time the property had a string of owners and some areas, in particular the gatehouse and the stable, started to deteriorate. Sally also remembers coming down from the attic in a state of shock one day, after seeing the condition of the roof timbers! Looking after the manor house was a privilege, but also a massive responsibility in those days, and eventually Peter decided to retire, negotiating ownership of a derelict barn in the grounds of the estate in 1999.

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The Clobery family inherited Bradstone about 1370 and it became their family seat until the mid-18th century. In May 1586 the full estate was listed in a deed, showing that the Clobery family by now owned a considerable amount of land. Oliver Clobery continued to build up the estate and it was probably around this time in the late 16th century, that the original hall was built at Bradstone. By the end of the 17th century though, the Clobery family fortunes had taken a downward turn and John Clobery died in 1699 having fallen into serious debt. William Clobery was the last Clobery to live at Bradstone Manor and after that it became a tenanted farm passing through the hands of a series of owners. (Based on report K623 by Keystone Historic Buildings Consultants)

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Peter and Sally then lived in what they both describe as a ‘shack’ for two years, while Peter and Romilly’s husband Mark, a builder by profession, renovated the barn, turning it into two very attractive dwellings. Six months into the project, Peter and Sally’s son Daniel was due to get married. Establishing what was later to become a precedent, the couple’s wedding reception was held very successfully in the restored shell of the barn. So when Romilly’s sister Alex, announced she was getting married last year, a suggestion was floated that the vast and very attractive 19th century stone barn next to the manor house would make an excellent wedding venue. Alex realised the barn had everything she was looking for, so Romilly and the whole family leapt into action to get it ready for the ‘big day’; furniture, lighting, tableware and caterers were brought in, while harvesting parties were sent out to gather winter foliage, which family friend Amanda Randell, who just happens to be a master florist, transformed into two magnificent garlands to decorate the interior. As Romilly gives me the ‘wedding tour’, taking in the spacious two-storey barn, with its lovely hexagonal open-sided cart shed, as well as the field available for parking and camping, and the huge yard, bordered by haylofts, stables and other outbuildings, it’s easy to picture it filled with guests laughing

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and chatting, toasting the bride and groom. We continue into the ground-floor rooms of the manor house itself, resplendent with floorto-ceiling oak panelling and huge sash windows. Finally, we come to the exquisite gatehouse built using local Hurdwick stone, complete with fairy-tale turrets and mullioned leaded windows. The inside of the gatehouse is even more of a surprise as it has been tastefully modernised to create a cosy Airbnb retreat for two – or a honeymoon suite. Romilly has already started taking bookings for future wedding receptions and has a wedding coordinator and other suppliers lined up. Although the venue’s rustic charm may not suit everyone, for couples with a little imagination it provides huge scope to create a bespoke celebration in a rather unique setting. Rosemary Best

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Staying fit and healthy on holiday You find me writing this article on a long-haul flight back from Australia, with my daughter asleep on my lap. My family and I have been exploring the rainforest, reef and bush for a month and our adventures (and misadventures) have naturally focussed my mind on travel and holiday medicine. We all travel with a simple first-aid kit, and are well aware of the need to avoid sun burn these days. But for many more exotic holiday destinations, vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis are essential and you should book a travel appointment with your practice nurse about 3 months before departure to allow time for vaccination courses to be given. I have also included some relatively common but potentially significant travel risks that can be prevented with simple planning and actions.

DVT/PE (blood clots) The risk of clots is very low on short flights, but over 8 hours is significant. Inactivity and dehydration are the main factors hence prevention revolves around staying hydrated (and avoiding alcohol) and keeping the legs moving regularly during the flight. Your risk is further increased if you are aged over 50, overweight, a smoker or pregnant - or if you have a personal or family history of clots, take certain medications (eg some contraceptive pills), have general ill health. If a few of these factors relate to you it might be worth seeking advice from your GP before a long flight.

Airplane ear As the ears equalise to the changing pressure during take-off and landing, we all get some ear symptoms which improve with swallowing and yawning as these actions open up the little tube leading to the middle ear. If the ears aren’t able to equalise, symptoms can be more severe causing significant pain, hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo or even bleeding from the ear. Risk factors for this include: a cold, sinusitis or middle ear infection; hayfever; small eustachian tubes (genetic or young children); sleeping during take-off or landing. To prevent severe ‘airplane ear’ stay awake and swallow and yawn; young children may find this easier with a drink or a sweet. Flying ear plugs can slow down the pressure change, allowing more time to equalise. Anti-histamines for hayfever should be taken an hour before flying and any decongestant medication is taken 30 minutes before ascent or descent.

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Dress to suit yourself Jan Beveridge, colour analyst and personal stylist, with House of Colour, Devon, has some top tips for everyone whether you’re tying the knot or feel your wardrobe is stuck in a time warp. You’ve chosen your wedding dress and your gorgeous groom is well on his way to sorting his attire, but what about your bridesmaids? Everyone has a range of colours that work well with their hair colour and skin tone, as well as a range of styles that complement their body shape and personality. If you wear colours and styles that are out of sync, it can make you look washed-out, tired or even worse, sinister or untrustworthy. It’s unlikely your bridesmaids share the same complexion, body type, height and style personality. However, you can get around this by choosing different tones; teals and blues are a good example – use teals for people with warmer tones, while cornflower or airforce blues work well for people with cool complexions. Also, think about different necklines, sleeves or slightly different lengths, ensuring each bridesmaid’s dress suits

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too. People with a very angular body shape typically have wide shoulders, straight bodies and can often be tall so their clothes need some drama, such as angular belts with statement buckles. A gamine petite woman can be swamped in something full and floaty, whereas an ingenue can look elegant in a simple tea dress, and a romantic might wear a sweetheart neckline, luxurious fabrics and lots of sparkle. House of Colour teaches you how to select colours and styles that enhance what nature has given you, helping you shop with confidence. If you would like to find out more visit www.houseofcolour.co.uk/ janbeveridge or contact jan.beveridge@ houseofcolour.co.uk or 07790 395756.

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Home adaptations are also a large part of the business, and specially trained staff provide tailored modifications, and installation of bathroom equipment and products, such as stairlifts, ceiling hoists and modular access ramps. A wide range of daily living aids is also supplied, from personal care items to pressure care cushions and kitchen aids. For clients visiting the area short-term, on holiday or staying with family, a full equipment hire service is available, together with delivery and collection if required. It is even possible to purchase pre-owned products, which are fully serviced and reconditioned for continued use. Working together with occupational therapists, Unique Mobility has been able to develop the ‘Unique Kidz’ range of pediatric mobility and rehabilitation equipment, including seating with postural supports, powered chairs, standers, walking aids and the very popular trikes. The Plymouth showroom has a dedicated assessment room, affording a private space for customers and therapists to use, to enable the correct products to be matched to the individual clients’ needs. Kaye Rogers

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FARMING BOOK REVIEW DIARY

The future of the British countryside No matter how much we might mock the term ‘fake news’ it does seem that with the help of some elements of the media and social media the world has become obsessed with throw-away sensationalist news. For instance, if you were inclined to believe all you hear, then the members of the farming community essentially spend their days plundering the countryside of all its resources, laying waste to all wildlife in its way to leave a barren wasteland, whilst driving off with trailer loads of cash from government handouts! Having worked in the farming sector for many years I know how far this is from the truth, so I am going to try and have a reasoned debate with myself and hopefully shed some light on some of these issues. The agricultural industry as a whole has been poor at selling itself; for too long we have been surgically removed from our customer by government policy and the supermarkets. We have become fantastic at producing food to the highest standards in the world, whether that be welfare, production, traceability and environmental. But we have relied on the market to pay us and the trouble with that is, that the market is dominated by a few individuals whose only aim is to keep the price down. Farming businesses are being

strangled and driven to increase in size to meet the needs of the supermarket and affordable food. Prices of food since the Second World War have been subsidised by governments and Europe in order to make British food affordable and available to all. We already know that this diminishing subsidy will soon disappear. The question is, will society accept the fact that food prices will rise as a result? If they don’t the British countryside could look a very different place! It is of little surprise that if you remove all the hedgerows on your farm to make the field as big as possible then the bird and wildlife population will drop. However here on Dartmoor I would say our sector is doing a good job. We farm in a diverse landscape with miles of Devon banks teaming with life, numerous broadleaf woodland areas, wetlands, permanent pastures, hay meadows, open moorland, heathland and blanket peat bogs. Much of what I have listed is able to thrive as a result of

a thriving farming business not in spite of it! Here on Dartmoor and most of the West Country come to that, we live in an environment which is perfectly suited to livestock production. We have high rainfall, a great grass-growing climate and some difficult landscapes which would never suit cultivation. So, keeping grazing livestock which maintains this carbon-capturing habitat isn’t such a bad thing after all, given that these beautiful iconic landscapes, teaming with wildlife habitat, have been maintained for generations by the farming custodians who have helped to shape them. For me, healthy and sustainable farms within our landscape are essential to the future of the British countryside as a whole. We also have to get better at engaging our customers, getting them on to farms to educate them and shouting from the rooftops about what we produce and how amazing our industry is. Mat Cole Greenwell Farm

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Transform your patio The arrival of summer is the perfect time to personalise your patio and transform soil-less spots with containers of gorgeous plants. There’s an abundance of temptation on sale with something for everyone, whether you prefer blooms in cool pastels or brilliant colours, sophisticated foliage or portable perfume, permanent plants or spectacular seasonal blooms. While there’s a huge range of containers to buy, bear in mind plants can grow in anything that can hold compost and have drainage holes made in it. With recycling or ‘upcycling’ bang on trend, look out for old mop buckets, wheelbarrows, water tanks, sinks, canvas shopping bags, even toilets. Don’t skimp on the compost though: use a good multipurpose for short-lived summer plants, while soilbased compost, like John Innes, is a must for long-lived ones. The choice of plants is huge and while it’s easy to stick to traditional favourites, do keep a look out for new varieties

and less common plants, too. Bright colours aplenty can be found in plants such as begonias, dahlias, gerberas, pelargoniums (geraniums), diascia, petunia and verbena, along with the exotic foliage of Coleus. Many of these plants also offer varieties in softer shades, which look gorgeous mixed with cool foliage like silvery or lime helichrysum, plectranthus and dichondra. And busy lizzies are back: ‘Beacon’ types have high resistance to downy mildew disease that was responsible for this plant’s disappearance from the scene over the last few years. Many long-lived, easy-care plants are superb in containers too, ideal to grow in individual pots to place amongst seasonal displays. Choose plants to suit the situation: fleshy-leaved droughttolerant yucca, agave and succulents for hot sunny spots, or for shade, choose

patio clematis, ornamental grasses such as Hakonechloa and wonderfully fragrant lilies. With a mix of seasonal and permanent plants, your patio can look great the whole year round.

New Plants The unabated interest in grow-your-own has encouraged an extensive range of new fruit varieties. Sutton’s ‘day neutral’ strawberries are said to crop for up to five months; rhubarb ‘Poulton’s Red’ (DT Brown) is said to be the ‘sweetest ever’; autumn-fruiting raspberry ‘Polka’ (Pomona Fruits) is said to have up to double the yield of old favourite ‘Autumn Bliss’. While the name alone tempts me to try the Organic Gardening Catalogues’ Chuckleberry, a hybrid of redcurrant, gooseberry and jostaberry.

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Garden problems Slugs and snails can wreak havoc on tender new growth and are particularly fond of lettuce, hostas and delphiniums, though most seedlings are fair game. I’ve always avoided toxic slug pellets containing metaldehyde and am delighted they’ll soon be banned as DEFRA (Department for Food and Rural Affairs) says it ‘poses an unacceptable risk to birds and wildlife’. There’s plenty of alternatives including slug killer based on ferric phosphate, traps, barriers and biological control using nematodes (great for those tiny black slugs that burrow in to potatoes). Hand-picking slugs can be very effective, especially done from dusk on mild, damp days. In enclosed areas like greenhouses, slugs can be lured out with dried cat food, to be gathered up and disposed of as you see fit.

Gardens to visit: Wildside Wildside at Buckland Monochorum is a plant lover’s paradise created by Keith Wiley and his wife, artist Ros Wiley. Spectacularly sculpted from a one-time field and orchard to form a garden of hills, valleys and canyons which, as Keith described, has turned four acres into more like six, with a vast range of plants inspired by their countries of origin. The extensive walled garden with raised beds has an amazing feel of the Mediterranean, rather than Dartmoor and has unusual plants for sale.

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For quick, easy and splendid summer colour, direct-sow hardy annuals in sunny spots. Keep on top of weeds. Pick off and bin seed heads as they’ll grow next year if put on the compost heap. Protect ripening fruit with netting, but do stretch it tightly so birds don’t get entangled.

If you want to make a day of it, or even a weekend, within a couple of miles are the famous Garden House, with acres of gorgeous gardens and an outstanding tearoom; the National Trust’s Buckland Abbey which also has gardens and woodland walks; and a delightful garden centre plus tearoom at Long Ash in a spectacular moorland setting.

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A deadly beauty and a life-saver One of the most characteristic and flamboyant hedgerow flowers that we see in abundance in June and July is the foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, which can be found growing in many places, such as roadside verges, woodland edges, heaths, and gardens. The plants grow particularly well in areas where the soil is acidic and they are found all over the UK. The tube-shaped purple-pink flowers, sometimes white, have darker coloured spots on the lower lip of the flower and grow on a tall spike up to 2 metres tall. Foxgloves can even be seen growing by stream-sides up onto the moor. The foxglove is a ‘biennial’ – that is a flowering plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle. In the first year it grows roots and forms a rosette of leaves. After forming the rosette, the plant stays dormant over the colder months. Then in the second year it rapidly increases the length of its stem, produces flowers, and if successfully pollinated, produces fruits and seeds before it dies. The bell-shaped flowers are adapted to be pollinated by bumblebees (or as Keble Martin called them ‘humble bees’); however, only those with long tongues, such as the Common carder bee, Bombus pascuorum and the Garden bumblebee, Bombus hortorum are able to reach the nectar at the base of the flower. The plant’s brightly coloured flowers and dark spotted lip attract the bees, and the lower lip of the flower enables the insect to land before climbing up the tube. During this process the bee will dislodge pollen and then transfer it to another plant. Other bumblebees, including those with short tongues such as the Tree bumblebee, Bombus hypnorum, do often collect pollen by ‘buzzing’ inside the flower, even if they cannot reach the nectar. A few solitary bees also visit foxgloves.

All parts of the plant are poisonous and if ingested can cause nausea, irregular heart function and even death. Chemicals taken from foxgloves are used to make a prescription drug called digoxin, which is used to treat heart failure, as well as certain types of irregular heartbeat, such as chronic atrial fibrillation. However foxgloves are also used as food plants by the larvae of four insects, three of which are moths – the Foxglove Pug (the larvae of which feed inside the flowers), the Frosted Orange and Ashworth’s Rustic; as well as these moths, one butterfly, the rare Heath Fritillary, has larvae that feed on foxgloves, but curiously this only happens on Exmoor. The scientific name of foxglove is Digitalis, apparently, because it looks like a thimble and can be easily fitted over a finger, taking its name from the Latin digitus, meaning ‘finger’. It was first known by the Anglo-Saxon name foxes glofa (the glove of the fox), because its flowers look like the fingers of a glove. Some Dartmoor names for the foxglove are: ‘Long purples’, ‘Pixie gloves’, ‘Pop-dock’, and ‘Purples’. It is thought that the name foxglove came from a corruption of ‘folk’s glove’ which refers to the little folk or piskies, hence also ‘Pixie gloves’. Other names include ‘Dead men’s bells’, ‘Dog’s finger’, ‘Fairy fingers’, ‘Fairy gloves’, ‘Finger flower’, ‘Lion’s mouth’, and ‘Ladies’ glove’. Anthony John

COMMUNITY NEWS

Bere Alston enters Britain in Bloom! Since the first tentative suggestion that Bere Alston could do with a little brightening up, a small army of willing folk have been preparing for Judging Day on Friday July 12th. It all developed, surprisingly, from the tragic death of Holly Dunn, a well-known local nineteen-year-old who died from a brain tumour in May 2017. So many friends wanted to show their sympathy for Holly’s loss in a practical way, that they got permission to plant flowers on a waste piece of ground at the entrance to the village in her memory.

Holly’s grandmother, Helena Rogers, having watched the BBC TV programmes the following year about Britain in Bloom, noticed that one of the elements of a Britain in Bloom entry, needed to be a display of flowers at the beginning of the town or village taking part. It inspired her to suggest that since Bere Alston already had a beautiful headstart to the competition, maybe they could go

the whole way and add flower displays to other key areas of the village. The response was overwhelming and soon plans were underway. So before long, therefore, there will be a transformation in Bere Alston and all the results of the hard work will soon be seen around the village. Why not come and have a look during July?

Tennis for everyone Yelverton Tennis Club was recently nominated for the Devon Disability Programme Award by the Lawn Tennis Association. This is in the main due to the efforts of Fiona Murphy whose business Double Bounce, a Community Interest Company, runs various inclusive tennis sessions, from walking tennis for people with early-stage dementia or long-term health conditions, to wheelchair tennis, as well as working with those who have PMLD (profound and multiple learning disabilities). Fiona herself won the Disability Programme Award for Devon and now goes forward to the regional awards. She and our professional coach Roger Froud ran a wheelchair tennis session at last year’s Great British Tennis Weekend. We will be running our 2019 GBTW event on Sunday 7th July, right in the middle of the Wimbledon fortnight when tennis is at the fore. You are welcome to come and give tennis a try, 24

sample the BBQ and take advantage of a special membership offer. We offer both team and social tennis in a relaxed atmosphere in the beautiful surroundings of the Dartmoor National Park. All ages and standards are welcome. For a free no obligation taster session contact our membership secretary, Mags on 01822 855583 or john@berry45.plus.com.

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Cue Horrabridge! There was excitement in Horrabridge this spring , when an ITV film crew took over Reflections, the local hair salon, for a couple of days to film part of a new six-part ITV drama series with Dawn French, called Glass Houses. The main filming for the show is taking place in the Noss Mayo area and casting calls were put out in the spring to recruit local extras in both Saltash and Noss Mayo. The new series produced by Genial Productions is due to air next year and will star Dawn French, Mark Heap, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Vicki Pepperdine and Patrick Robinson, with more casting to be announced nearer transmission. Glass Houses is created and written by Mark Brotherhood and set in a picturesque small coastal town called Thurlbury, with a closeknit community. Saskia Schuster, ITV’s Comedy Controller describes it as ‘a new drama in the tradition of Doc Martin

and The Darling Buds of May, full of warmth and intriguing characters’. Maggie Connors (played by Dawn French) is a central character in town who makes it her business to know a bit about everyone’s lives and doesn’t pay attention to the cautionary adage that ‘those in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones’. When a radio journalist interviews her for a small reportage piece about local life she gives him far more detail (and embellishment) about the locals and their personal lives than he was counting on. In the

days and weeks following the show’s broadcast, Maggie sees the butterfly effect of how her very public gossip-fest affects various figures around the town and disrupts their lives. Other notable residents include Maggie’s best friend Jill (played by Julie Hesmondhalgh), as well as Kelly who works in the hair salon. Dawn French has been working on the development of Glass Houses for some time and said: “It’s such a good story with a fantastic funny, touching script by Mark Brotherhood. Let me at it!”

The Rotary Club of Yelverton Since the last update, we’ve assisted with Lambing Live at Greenwell Farm where a number of our Rotarians were fortunate enough to witness lambs being born. The event once again was highly successful with large numbers of children visiting both as school and family groups. Easter bonnets were blooming at our annual Spring Tea Party for the elderly, enjoyed by some 80

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feedback session from the Weir Quay Sea Cadets on their Trinity Sailing Foundation course, a game of croquet evening and a visit to Tavistock historic cemeteries. The Rotary Club of Yelverton welcomes new members, for more information please email yelvertonrotary@gmail.com or Facebook @yelvertonrotary

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The Guildhall Gateway Project Work will shortly be starting on Tavistock’s Victorian Guildhall to restore the Grade II* building and create a new heritage facility; the Guildhall complex including the former courtroom and police station, will house an interpretation centre, the Visitor Information Centre currently in Court Gate, and a community learning space. The project is being jointly managed by Tavistock Town Council and Tavistock Heritage Trust (THT) and funded by the Town Council, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other grants. Tavistock Guildhall, as it will be known, is due to open in August 2020 and its focus will be on interpreting Tavistock’s role and history as part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, as well as encompassing aspects relating to the local crime and justice system and the town’s proximity to Dartmoor. THT hopes the refurbished Guildhall will encourage new audiences to come and investigate the interactive displays and learn about Tavistock’s history, inspiring them to explore the

town and other heritage sites. THT also has a whole range of activities and events planned to complement the centre and you don’t have to wait until 2020 to take part in them. Check out www.heritageintavistock.org/events or the Links what’s on section for walks, talks and other events this June and July.

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Playing Bridge The card game Bridge became very popular between the two World Wars and is considered to be the best card game, as even average or bad cards do not prevent one from winning. Unfortunately, because it was played a lot in ‘country houses’ (e.g. by Hercule Poirot and friends!), Bridge has a reputation of being complicated and superior - this is not true, a love of cards, basic logic and the ability to count to thirteen are all you need to get going. The basic form of the game is ‘rubber’ Bridge, where you and your partner play against two others and the best of three games wins the rubber. This is a good way to start but the outcome depends very much on the deal of the cards, so the natural progression is to ‘duplicate’ Bridge. This game has all the same rules but involves a number of tables; each pair of players plays at all the tables and the identical card deal is played at each table (i.e. duplicated) so at the end the results of all the hands played are compared and players ranked against each other. We are well blessed with opportunities to play Bridge in the area so why not give it a try, or if you are already a rubber Bridge then give duplicate Bridge a try.

Tavistock Duplicate Bridge Club (Wed 6.45pm) Pamela Heale: 01822 615117; downatheale@btinternet.com Tavistock Millenium Bridge Club (Thurs 6.45pm) Sylvia McIntosh: 01822 855523; sylviamctosh@gmail.com Monday evening Rubber Bridge Club (7.00pm) Mary Harper: 01822 854603; mary00harper@btopenworld.com Tavistock Rubber Bridge Club (Mon 1.00pm) Norma Woodcock: 01822 613597; normawoodcock6@gmail.com West Dartmoor U3A (Thurs 2.00pm) Anne Dicker: 01822 612102; christopherdicker@btinternet.com Tavistock District U3A (Tues 2.00pm) Elizabeth Johnson: maj.ehj@gmail.com Tavistock Golf Club (Mon 7.00pm) Chris Dicker: 01822 612102; christopherdicker@btinternet.com

Local WDBC councillors for Buckland Monachorum Lucy Wood and Ric Cheadle have been elected to represent the ward of Buckland Monachorum on West Devon Borough Council for the next four years. Lucy campaigned on behalf of the Green Party and Ric as an Independent and both are long standing members of the local parish council. They said: “We felt it important that those living in the parish were represented by people who lived here and it looks as if those who voted shared our view. The next four years will prove to be interesting as the council continues to struggle to balance

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its budget but we’ll be working hard to make sure the parish is not bearing an unfair share of the pain”. If you live in the parish and want to get in touch with Lucy or Ric about an issue they might be able to help resolve, just contact the parish clerk at clerk@bmpc.info.

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Tavistock Student Ranger Programme Student Rangers is an innovative programme pioneered by PC Julian Fry, run by the police, South West Lakes Trust and Tavistock College based at Burrator Reservoir. It is aimed at students aged between 11 and 16 who have been selected for a variety of reasons including having emotional or behavioural needs, difficulty engaging with other people and forming positive relationships, or otherwise identified as requiring extra-curricular support to build self-confidence, provide direction and develop their characters and self-esteem. The 10-week programme has involved pupils undertaking a series of practical conservation tasks alongside SWLT volunteers from the local community, and participating in dedicated outdoor skills learning experiences where they have developed a wide variety of skills including survival and bush craft, personal safety on the moors and knife crime awareness. Police presence at these sessions has helped to break down barriers between the students and the police, and has provided specific opportunities to carry out police related interventions and inputs (e.g. knife crime input following a survival skills demonstration where students are taught respect for blades

and the law surrounding them). Police have also integrated with the local community and wider public through the practical volunteering days. Burrator Reservoir is a honeypot site for visitors to Dartmoor and this project has also created an opportunity for a high degree of visibility for the force in an area known for vehicle crime. Andy Jerrett, Transition & Extended Learning Co-ordinator, Tavistock College said: “I passionately believe that the Student Ranger Project has sparked the imagination of our students and has helped to unlock their hidden creativity. All of the young people involved have come to understand how their decisions and actions affect the environment, and have increased their knowledge and the skills necessary to address complex environmental issues, as well as ways in which they can take action

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to keep our environment healthy and sustainable for the future. The more outdoor learning opportunities like this for young people, can be integrated into the curriculum, the more the students become enthusiastic and engaged in learning, which raises their achievement in core academic areas.” PC Julian Fry, Youth Interventions Officer, Tavistock Police said: “The Tavistock Student Rangers Project grew from an idea I had many years ago to improve the level and quality of engagement between the police and selected young people. It is really pleasing to see groups of youngsters coming through the project, gaining life skills, practical conservation skills, achieving a John Muir ‘Discovery Award’ and breaking down any perceived barriers with their local police along the way.”

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APPRENTICE ARTIST TRAIL 1st June – 22nd September Take part in one of our family trails as you start off as an apprentice artist - complete both trails to become the master painter. Normal admission charges apply.

BID TAVISTOCK SUMMER TRAIL 23 June – 31 August Take a walk from the centre of town into the park and decipher the children’s book titles from the colourful floral clues. Collect your map from the Visitor Information Centre Tues-Sat. This is a truly imaginative event brought to you by Tavistock Community Gardeners and Tavistock BID. www.visit-tavistock.co.uk - watch out for the next two summer trails. STORYTELLING WITH MR PIG, TAVISTOCK 20 July As part of the extended Tavistock Carnival Festival Day, join the entertaining Clive Pig for an afternoon of storytelling on the Church Green. Look out for other events taking part in town before and after the Carnival Parade. Free event open to all, no booking required. See www.visit-tavistock. co.uk and www.clivepig.co.uk for more details.

BURRATOR DISCOVERY CENTRE MONTHLY FAMILY WILDLIFE WATCH Sunday 30th June and Sunday 28th July, 10.30am – 12.30pm Take part in a range of wildlife and

heritage themed activities followed by hot chocolate and biscuits. Meet at the Burrator Discovery Centre. £3 per child, £2 per adult (cash only). Please wear outdoor clothing and footwear. For more information call 01822 855700 or email heritage@swlakestrust.org.uk. SUMMER FAMILY ACTIVITY DAY & FUNDRAISER Saturday 6 July, 12pm-4pm Come & take part in woodwork, cob oven pizza making, environmental art project, letterboxing, cooking over the campfire and much more, plus tea & home-made cakes! Suitable for all ages. £3 per person.

COTEHELE LOOK SHARP! Monday 29th July, 12pm-3pm Not just for the kids. Take a closer look at the bladed weapons in Cotehele House. This is your chance to handle some of our bladed weapons that usually hang on the walls. Don’t forget to bring your camera, you’ll be able to amaze all of your friends. For children 4 and over. Normal admission charges apply.

PRINCETOWN VISITOR CENTRE DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK SUMMER FAIR Saturday 27th July, 10am – 4pm Join the National Park on Dartmoor for a day of fun at Princetown Visitor Centre. Hands-on fun for all the family including bug-hunting, Meet the Ranger, Dartmoor Search and Rescue demos and more! Free, no booking required.W

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TC2 SHOW IN A WEEK - MARY POPPINS Monday 29th July to Saturday 3rd August Stage a dazzling production of the musical ‘Mary Poppins’ in one week culminating in a fabulous performance. Join Mary, Bert and all the chimney sweeps of London, as you learn scenes, songs and dances from the smash hit Broadway show and original motion picture. £65 per child for the week (discounts for siblings), booking advisable: Contact Ilona on 07791110104 or email tavistocktheatreclub@hotmail.co.uk

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The Taming Of The Shrew is the ultimate battle of the sexes turned on its head in a fresh portrayal of gender politics. In a reimagined 1590, England is a matriarchy. Baptista Minola is seeking to sell off her son Katherine to the highest bidder. Cue an explosive battle of the sexes in this electrically charged love story.

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ROYAL OPERA ROMEO AND JULIET

Romeo and Juliet fall passionately in love, but their families are caught up in a deadly feud. They marry in secret, but tragic circumstances lead Romeo to fight and kill Juliet’s cousin Tybalt. As punishment, he is banished from the city.

GORDON GILTRAP Thursday 6 June

FLEETWOOD BAC Friday 7 June

Over the past forty years, Gordon Giltrap has graced the music business with his dedication to his craft and his affection for his audience. As one of the UK’s most respected guitarists, he has consistently proved the adage that respect cannot be bought. It must be earned.

Fleetwood Bac is the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself and raved about by Peter Green’s biographer.

JOHN COGHLAN’S QUO Saturday 15 June

BOB DRURY’S VIVA NEIL DIAMOND Sunday 16 June

TOTAL 60s & 70s ROCK SHOW Friday 21 June

John Coghlan’s Quo: featuring John Coghlan - The Heartbeat of Quo Original Quo drummer John Coghlan, with his great band, brings you a night of vintage Quo from the period he performed with Status Quo 1962 - 1981.

Whilst performing in Las Vegas two years ago Bob Drury was described “one of the world’s finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond” and he’s now back touring the UK with his new show celebrating the legendary Neil Diamond and his incredible back catalogue of songs.

Take yourself back to an era of big riffs, timeless tracks and unforgettable anthems by artists including T Rex, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Jeff Beck, Mott the Hoople, The Kinks, Cream, Jimi Hendrix and more.

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OTTWAY & BARRETT Sunday 23 June

THE BOHEMIANS Saturday 29 June

Priest Unleashed deliver the most full-on and most entertaining Judas Priest style Heavy Metal show you could wish for, capturing the true essence of a Priest’ show.

Ever keen to add a new dimension to the show, Willy has a new addition to his array of instruments. Beware the Moose Homp!!

A top Queen tribute band from Sussex. The lead singer Rob Comber bears an uncanny likeness to the original and the band have been congratulated for their performances by members of Queen.

GENESIS CONNECTED Saturday 6 July

LEGEND – BOB MARLEY Friday 12 July

NEVER 42 Friday 19 July

This show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers that will get the crowd dancing in the aisles. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more.

Legend’s two hour show covers the very best of Bob Marley’s timeless classics: Is This Love, No Woman No Cry, Waiting in Vain, Exodus, I Shot The Sheriff, Jamming, Could You Be Loved. These are just a few of his million selling hits brought to you in this fantastic two hour tribute to the acknowledged master of reggae.

Never 42 is the expression of their combined passion for the musicianship of Mark King and Mike Lindup and the upbeat jazz funk sound that is Level 42 with an uncanny accuracy and has earned them the reputation as the UK’s Premier Level 42 Tribute Band.

RAINBOW RISING Saturday 29 July

THE ROLLLING CLONES Friday 26 July

JACKAL FATIGUE Saturday 27 July

The sheer attention to detail of the live Rainbow experience is evident in every aspect of the band’s performances. From guitar smashing, to stunning vocals, thunderous percussion and bass to dazzling keyboards and of course unmistakable Blackmore guitar work.

There are no better deliverers of vibrancy, edginess, masterly musicianship and charisma on the tribute circuit, and all this by the strutting, trout pouting Jaggernaut load. There is no better way to experience vintage juice from the best fruit on the rock ‘n’ roll tree!

The Jack and Metal Fatigue change-over on stage in mid-song and mid-flight in a dynamic style and without stopping for air. Visually, the stage setup can match any stadium rock show. The back-line, of two drum kits and a wall of speaker cabs, fill the back of the stage.

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REGULARS UNTIL 22 SEPTEMBER SIR FRANCIS DRAKE COMES HOME TO BUCKLAND ABBEY A chance to see an original Francis Drake portrait on loan from the National Portrait Gallery as part of its COMING HOME project. 11am-4:30pm

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DAILY UNTIL 26 JULY

V.I.P. TRAIL AT COTEHELE

Pick up a copy of this family trail and learn all aboutJazz the Very Important Pollinators Sunday Lunch Jazz Sunday Lunch who live at Cotehele as you go Sunday 3rd March around the garden estate. 10am-4pm, freeJuly tail, Sunand 2nd June & Sun Sunday 7th April7th usualAadmission deliciousapplies. 3-course Sunday A delicious 3-course Lunch, with a generous helping Sunday Lunch, a generous of livewith jazz. helping £25 of live jazz. VARIOUS DATES IN£25 JUNE & JULY Traditional Afternoon NANCY BELLE BOAT TRIPS Tea Valentine’s Dinner Dainty sandwiches, tempting Starting from Cotehele the Thursday 14thQuay February cakes, warm scones and plenty ‘Shamrock’s’ support boat, ‘Nancy Belle’, Five coursesevery of tea orsuperb coffee, served will head afternoon up the river Tamar for a 2-hr trip 3pm-5pm. by candlelight. past Calstock and towards Morwellham £14 £55 Quay. £15pp, booking essential on 01579 Mother’s Day Lunch Lunch 351346Father’s (see websiteDay for details). Sunday 31st Sunday 16thMarch June 3A delicious courses, in the (and stylisha 3-course lunch bottle of of Jail AleBedford for Dad Hotel. to take setting The 15 JUNEhome – 21 JULY and£26 enjoy later.) £25 (children £16)

one of the top ten places to enjoy Britain’s best loved flower. UNTIL 31 AUGUST SUMMER ART EXHIBITION Wildwood Arts presents an exhibition of original work by the region’s finest artists, including Richard Slater RI, Sonia Robinson RSMA, with textile art, pyrography, felting to oils, watercolours and acrylics. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Wildwood Arts, Chapel Lane, Horrabridge, PL20 7SP. www. wildwoodartsdartmoor.co.uk; 01822 258529 LAST TUESDAY IN MONTH PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Join us at the Anchorage Centre, Tavistock from 10.30am to noon. We also have monthly exercise classes and social coffee mornings. For more information please contact Pam on 01822 614204 or Val on 01822 613992.

Village Hall, supporting those with dementia and their carers - join us for a cuppa and a chat. For info phone Margie 853152, Mandy 855347, or Trish 852163. EVERY WEDNESDAY THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH CREDIT UNION OFFICE Savers can obtain loans at 2% or less. Children can save too. All savers are covered by a free life insurance. Call in or ring 01752 201329. 11.00am - 1.00pm in the Princetown Community Centre, Tavistock Road, Princetown, PL20 6QE

JUNE 4 JUNE PRINCETOWN HISTORY CLUB Ken Ringwood - Lesser Known Tors. Meet at Norsworthy Bridge, 7:00pm

FRIDAYS & SUNDAYS UNTIL 27 JULY

5 JUNE, 4 JULY

BUCKLAND MONACHORUM CRICKET CLUB

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Cricket training nights in Crapstone: youth sessions on Fridays, 6pm-7.30pm, teams for U10, U12 and U14 - email chair. bmcc@gmail.com. Sunday mornings for 5-8 yr-olds - register interest at www. allstarscricket.co.uk

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RHS Rosemoor’s five-week long celebration of the rose, plus the craft market on 21-23 June - consistently voted

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CHARLESTON FRIENDSHIP CAFE

Dartmoor Border Morris will be in a practice session at 8pm Meavy Parish Hall - so come and see what it’s all about. www.dartmoorbordermorris.com 6 JUNE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 75th Anniversary of Operation Overlord, D-Day at 11:00am at the Town War Memorial in the Guildhall Car Park, Tavistock.

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WHAT’S ON 6 JUNE C.S. RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP Retired? Come along for a friendly chat and a cuppa, or something a wee bit stronger, at 12.30pm in the restaurant of The Prince of Wales Hotel, Princetown. Meet old friends or make new ones.

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LEAF OPEN FARM SUNDAY Lots of activities for the whole family, plus BBQ and other refreshments. Admission £1 pp, 1-5pm at Pizwell Farm, Postbridge, PL20 6TN.

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‘The Favourite’ - A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country. Then a new servant, Abigail, arrives. Certificate: 15, £5.00pp, licensed bar, 8pm at Meavy Parish Hall www.meavy.org.uk

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VALUATION MORNING

8pm Church House Inn, Rattery with Exeter based Heather & Gorse Clog Morris - collecting for Sadie’s Stray Dog Rescue, in memory of the work of former member Lis Richards.

Fair from 1:00pm with stalls, refreshments, maypole dancing, family dog show, children’s play area, model steam train rides and live music. Village scarecrow competition judging at the Drake Manor Inn on 7 June from 7:00pm. The Buckland Bounder starts at 3:00pm.

Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood will be at The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock 10.00am 1.00pm to offer advice and valuations on antiques, jewellery & ceramics you may wish to sell at auction. For info call 01392 413100. 13 JUNE YELVERTON LADIES OPEN GROUP

8 & 9 JUNE VOLUNTEER OPEN WEEKEND Why not pop along to the open volunteering weekend at Buckland Abbey to find out more? 11am-3:00pm

AGM & Produce Sale at 7:30pm at Yelverton Memorial Hall. 13 JUNE MOOR’S EDGE U3A

8 & 9 JUNE BERE FERRERS ART EXHIBITION AND SALE

A Career in Opera – Speaker William Shimwell at the Woolwell Centre 2.30pm

Our flower festival is on the theme of Hobbies, in our beautiful Grade 1 Listed church at Sampford Spiney, PL20 6LF; 10.30am to 4.30pm daily in an area renowned for its serenity and great views, so why not come for a walk on the moor, visit the festival and have tea or coffee and cakes. Plants for sale, festival ends with Evensong at 3pm on 16 June.

WHAT’S ON Wine Tasting Dinner Thursday 11th July Sample a selection of seasonal wines, partnered with a superb dinner menu using the finest local, seasonal ingredients. £59 including dinner and wines

Wedding Fair Sunday 9th June from 12 noon View our stunning wedding venue, and meet a host of suppliers who can help create your perfect wedding day. FREE Entry

Taste of the Season

Mon – Thurs throughout June A superb 5-course tasting menu dinner, celebrating the best ingredients of the season. £55

Annual Art Exhibition and Sale at the Old Coach House, Fore Street, Bere Ferrers

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UPCOMING EVENTS June 1st Tavistock Arts Market (free entry) 25th – 29th Art Exhibition 15th Miss Ivy Events The Artisan Food & Gift Market

July 6th Tavistock Arts Market (free entry) 19th – 21st Butchers’ Hall Summer Fair (free entry) 13th Miss Ivy Events The Artisan Food & Gift Market 27th Vintage & Salvage Fair 28th – 4th Aug Drawn To The Valley

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WHAT’S ON 14 JUNE CAR BOOT SALE Yelverton Rotary car boot sale at the Yelverton Memorial Ground 9.00am to 12.30pm. 15 JUNE, 13 JULY ARTISAN FOOD & GIFT MARKET A new regular market in Tavistock featuring food & artisan gift exhibitors, various workshops and a coffee and cake bar! Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock 10:30 16:00, free entry. www.missivyevents. co.uk 15 JUNE TAVISTOCK PUBS AND BREWERIES Tavistock once boasted some 30 beer houses of varying repute, coaching hotels and a significant brewery. Discover where they were and end the tour in a 19th century publican’s front room! Starting from Visitor Information Centre, Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock at 2.00pm. £5pp www.heritageintavistock.org 15 JUNE MEAVY OAK FAIR The fair opens at 2pm, Burrator Horseshoe Run starts at 2:30pm. Events include family dog show, children’s games, a bouncy castle, Dartmoor hill ponies, plus food and drink, plant, produce and trade stalls, & Dartmoor Border Morris from 1pm. 15 JUNE BESIDE STILL WATERS Phoenix Chorale performs Arneson’s

stunningly beautiful Magnificat, 7:30pm, St Eustachius’ Parish Church, Tavistock. Tickets in advance £11 at Book Stop, Tavistock (children - U18 free entry) or www.eventbrite.co.uk; £12 on the door.

Jonathan Webster at 7.30pm in Meavy Parish Hall. Refreshments and often plants for sale from 7pm. Enquiries 01822 852672 and 01822 852984. Visitors very welcome. 18 JUNE

15 – 19 JUNE PLYMOUTH ARTS CINEMA Woman at War: Halla is a 50-year-old choir director with a second life as Reykjavik’s peskiest eco-terrorist. Plymouth College of Art www.plymouthartscentre.org

YELVERTON & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY A guided tour of Okehampton Camp - meet 6.45pm at main gate, SX 591932

16 JUNE GITTISHAM HALL JAZZ BAND Some of the best traditional jazz musicians in Devon & Cornwall at 7.30pm at the Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Plymouth. Tickets on the door £10 (members £8, full-time students £5) information 01752 721179, plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk

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17 JUNE TAVY TURNERS AND CARVERS CLUB Midsummer’s Eve special event at the Scout Den off Pixon Lane, Tavistock, 7 for 7.30pm start. Demonstration by Sean Helman, local woodland crafts expert. All welcome for this interesting and enjoyable outside entertainment (inside if poor weather), free parking and free admission! www.tavistockwoodturners. co.uk

Cary’s Table Globe £600-800

SILVER, JEWELLERY & WATCHES

17 JUNE MEAVY GARDEN SOCIETY Talk on RHS Rosemoor by the curator,

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Pink sapphire & diamond necklace & earrings SOLD £15,000

Rolex Oyster £3,000-£5,000

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WHAT’S ON 18-22 JUNE TAVISTOCK GROUP OF ARTISTS ART EXHIBITION A wide range of the artists’ work will be on display and for sale. The exhibition is free and open daily at Tavistock Town Hall from 10:00am to 6:00pm (Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm) www.tgartists.co.uk 19 JUNE ST LUKE’S OPEN GARDENS

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SWIMMING WITH MEN (Rob Brydon and Jane Horrocks)

19th June

BREATHE

(Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy)

17th July

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant)

21st August

THE PETER RABBIT MOVIE (James Cordon)

Hotel Endsleigh Gardens, Milton Abbot, PL19 0PQ - open 11am - 4pm; adults £5, children (U16) free entry.

Outdoor Theatre at 7pm at RHS Rosemoor with the fragrance of the roses at its peak. www.theploughartscentre.org.uk

20 JUNE

22 JUNE

WILLOW MAKING WORKSHOP

HORRABRIDGE VILLAGE FAIR

Learn how to weave willow dragonflies in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock. Free event organised by Tavistock BID and Learn Devon – the creations will decorate the town centre for South West in Bloom. Adults only, 3pm-6pm. Booking essential through Learn Devon. For information: www.visit-tavistock.co.uk

Enjoy the village fair from 12noon to 4pm in Weir Park, Horrabridge or in the school hall if wet. Children’s fun run, china smashing, Tavistock Twirlers, train rides, bouncy castle, face painting, duck race, cakes and produce, books, plants, cream teas, ice creams, burgers, hot dogs, bar, Grand Draw.

20 JUNE

22 JUNE

C.S. RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP COACH TRIP

THE RISE AND FALL OF TAVISTOCK RAILWAYS

Join our outing to a place of interest including lunch. The coach will pick up from The Bedford Hotel, Yelverton roundabout bus stop, The Prince of Wales, Princetown and all points between. Booking is essential. Reservations and deposits taken at meeting on 6th June. If you cannot attend, ring Mike on 01822 890799.

Local author Stephen Fryer explains how the railways changed the landscape of Tavistock as he follows the route from Tavistock (South) Station to Tavistock (North) Station. Meet at the Visitor Information Centre, Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock at 2.00pm. £5pp www. heritageintavistock.org 22 JUNE

20 JUNE

SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY

LEGENDS OF SONG Music, song and supper, featuring ‘A Little Quirky’, combining expert musical storytelling with oodles of personality, and the music of ‪Ella Fitzgerald, ‪Eva Cassidy, ‪ Gladys Knight, Queen. 6:30pm for 7pm at The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock.

First annual summer solstice party next to the River Dart with great music, bar and food at Badgers Holt, Dartmeet, PL20 6SG. Entry is free, BBQ tickets are £12 on the day, or £10 in advance - contact badgersholtdartmoor@gmail.com or call 01364 631213.

21 JUNE

23 JUNE

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WHAT’S ON prints, frames and art related books at reasonable prices at Walkhampton Memorial Hall, PL20 6JX from 10am to 4pm, with a raffle and refreshments. Free admission, raising funds for Project George (for the village hall). Contact 01822 855502. 23 JUNE ST LUKE’S OPEN GARDENS Lower Birch Farmhouse, Bere Alston, PL20 7BY - open 2-5pm; entry: adults £5, children (U16) free entry. 23,26,28 JUNE MILTON COMBE PIANO FESTIVAL All concerts at 7.30pm in The Church of The Holy Spirit at Milton Combe. Details see page 54 or www.mcpfestival.co.uk 24 JUNE BERE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Talk by Mrs Joice Keith: The Isles of Scilly. All meetings take place in Holy Trinity Church Hall, Bere Alston at 7.30 pm, all are welcome. Admission is £2, includes tea/ coffee and biscuits.

Williams. 7:30pm from Yelverton Memorial Hall. 28 JUNE SUMMER PUDDINGS EVENING Cotehele’s popular pudding evening at the Edgcumbe returns with a quartet of refreshing summer desserts. 7-8.30pm, £20pp, booking essential on 01579 351346.

30 JUNE, 7 JULY CHILDREN’S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST Warren Lodge, Mary Tavy, PL19 9QD open 2pm- 5pm; entry: £4 adults, children (U12) enter free www.chsw.org.uk/events 30 JUNE OPEN GARDEN Open garden at Park House, Coryton, EX20 4AB from 11.00am to 5pm. The event will

29 JUNE, 27 JULY TAVISTOCK STREET FOOD FESTIVAL Come and taste culinary delights with food from around the world on your doorstep and live music (sponsored by the BID). Free entry, Bedford Square, Tavistock 16:00 20:00. www.missivyevents.co.uk 29 JUNE, 20 JULY DISCOVER TAVISTOCK From its origins as an abbey, Tavistock became an important town based on farming and woollen manufacture, expanding hugely with the discovery of copper ore. A fascinating 90-minute walk from the Visitor Information Centre, Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock at 2.00pm. £5pp www.heritageintavistock.org

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8pm at The Seven Stars Inn, Tamerton Foliot, with guests The Old Town Twelves & Plymouth Maids Clog Dancers.

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27 JUNE YELVERTON LADIES OPEN GROUP

Rebel Film Festival is a weekend of the world’s best short films, exclusive independent features, Q&A’s, plus fine craft beer and tasty local food. Think music festival, but for film! Plymouth College of Art www.plymouthartscentre.org

A Walk and a Pub Supper, led by Lynda

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WHAT’S ON be signed from Lydford/Tavistock Road at Brentor. Homemade teas & plant sales, admission: £5 for adults, children U14 free entry; limited wheelchair access; dogs on leads welcome. Proceeds to be shared with Send a Cow. Enquiries: 01822 860275

JULY 2 JULY PRINCETOWN HISTORY CLUB Liz Miall - The Donaghy memorial stone. Meet at DNPA carpark, Postbridge, 7:00pm. 4 JULY

13 JULY

17 JULY

TAVISTOCK CANAL

DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS

Paul Blowey explains how the Tavistock canal was built and transformed the fortune of Tavistock. Meet at Visitor Information Centre, Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock at 2.00pm. £5pp www. heritageintavistock.org

8pm at White Thorn Inn, Shaugh Prior, entertaining the crowds at this big music pub. So bring your instruments, dancing shoes and join in the fun!

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13 JULY COME AND SING WORKSHOP DAY Join the Exon Festival Chorus for a workshop directed by Joseph Judge. To book a place for the workshop day, email comeandsing@exonsingers.org.uk

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15 JULY

Retired? Why not come along for a friendly chat and a cuppa, or something a wee bit stronger, at 12.30pm in the restaurant of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Princetown.

MEAVY GARDEN SOCIETY

5 JULY CINEMA MEAVY Stan & Ollie - Laurel and Hardy, the world’s most famous comedy duo. Certificate: PG, £5 adult, £2 child (U12 & accompanied), licensed bar, 8pm at Meavy Parish Hall www.meavy.org.uk 6 JULY TAVISTOCK EDGE This vibrant and exciting fringe look at the arts performs in many locations including Bedford Square, The Bedford Hotel gardens, Guildhall car park from 11am. 7 JULY NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME Hotel Endsleigh Gardens, Milton Abbot, PL19 0PQ - open 11am - 4pm; adults £5, children (U16) free entry. 10 JULY DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS 8pm at The Peter Tavy Inn, performing with good friends Tinners Morris. 11 JULY MOOR’S EDGE U3A ‘Hospital Radio’ – Speaker Andy Hill at the Woolwell Centre 2.30pm 38

18 JULY

Talk on `Poisons in the Garden` by Dr Frances Howard at 7.30pm in Meavy Parish Hall. Refreshments, and often plants for sale from 7pm. Call:01822 852672 & 01822 852984. Visitors welcome. 16 JULY YELVERTON & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY An evening visit to Charles Church & St Andrew’s Minster, Plymouth. www.yelvertonhistory.org.uk for details

Join our outing to a place of interest including lunch. The coach will pick up from The Bedford Hotel, Yelverton roundabout bus stop and The Prince of Wales, Princetown and all points between. Booking is essential. Reservations and deposits taken at meeting on 4th July. If you cannot attend, ring Mike: 01822 890799 20 JULY ECOFEST A festival celebrating sustainability from 11:00am in Tavistock Meadows with stalls from local businesses and community groups, recycled art, poetry, music, talks, a swap and share, repair shop, machine that recycles plastic, and craft and activities. www.ecofesttavi.co.uk

FRIENDS OF WHARF - LUNCHTIME LECTURES Organised by Dr Ann Pulsford, 2pm, Tavistock Wharf

JUNE 3 June: John Rundle

JULY 1 July: Ian Gasper

Breeding Temperate Marine and Freshwater Animals

Patagonia: History, Landscapes & Wildlife

10 June: Robert Hesketh

National Service: a light hearted look at the period 1945-1963

Devon Castles

8 July: Ian Kilpatrick

17 June: Andrew Thompson

15 July: Richard Thomas

Tamar Valley and West Devon Mining

Introduction to Waterways

Settlements 1740-1914

22 July: Richard Thomas

24 June: Ursula Myers

The Lowland Canals of Scotland

Hallsands - a Predictable Disaster

29 July: Ron Howell 3000 Years of History from under the Sea

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WHAT’S ON 23 JULY

26-28 JULY

30 JULY-4 AUGUST

DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS

CALSTOCK HERITAGE WEEKEND

EXON FESTIVAL

8pm at The Tamar Inn, Calstock, performing on the quayside as guests of Cornwall’s Catseye Morris. Check out our Facebook page for details.

A family day out with steamboats, classic boats and cars, a sea shanty festival, and steam traction engines. Dartmoor Border Morris and other Morris sides perform on 27 July. See Facebook: Calstock Heritage Weekend.

The 53rd Festival will take place at St Eustachius’ Parish Church. See exonsingers.org.uk/festival for details

27, 28 JULY

6 AUGUST

NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME

PRINCETOWN HISTORY CLUB

Boyton Mill, Boyton, PL15 9RG - open 1030am - 5.30pm; entry: £3 adults, children enter free.

Simon Dell - The C.O.’s Road. Meet at DNPA carpark, Princetown, 7:00pm.

23 JULY PRINCETOWN NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH MEETING 8.00pm in the restaurant of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Princetown. All residents of the Dartmoor Forest Parish Council are welcome.

29 JULY 24 JULY

BERE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP

NEOLITH FELL RACE

Talk by Mr Nigel Overton: Early Photography and Plymouth. All meetings take place in Holy Trinity Church Hall, Bere Alston at 7.30 pm, all are welcome. Admission is £2 and includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

A scenic circuit from the Dartmoor Inn at Merrivale, with a 5-mile senior race at 18:45 and two junior races of 2km and 4km from 17:30. Register and info at www. entrycentral.com

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WHAT’S ON

Tavistock Carnival 2019 Saturday 13th July

Monday 15th July

Friday 19th July

10am: Baby Show Parish Centre

5.45pm: Peace Poster Presentation 7pm: Petanque Competition next to the Sensory Garden in Plymouth Road

7.30pm: Simon Dell Talk ‘Dartmoor Literature through a Child’s Eye’ at The Bedford Hotel, £5 per person

Tuesday 16th July

7pm: Traders’ Skittles Competition, see website for venue

6pm: Pavement Artists Competition in Brook Street

Saturday 20th July - Carnival Day

7.30pm: Multimedia Quiz Evening at Tavistock Town Hall, entry £5 per person

11am to 4pm: Eco Fest in Tavistock Meadows, celebrating sustainability

Wednesday 17th July

12 noon to late evening: Activities and entertainment throughout the town with an all-day fair in Bedford Square

3pm & 5pm: Kid’s Carnival Disco, see website for venue, entry £2 per person 3pm to 4.30pm 5-7 years; 5pm to 6.30pm 8-11 years: Join in the fancy-dress competition with this year’s carnival theme of ‘Children’s Books’

Sunday 14th July 12 noon to 5pm: Fun Day in the Meadows with dog show, BBQ, tea tent, martial arts and boxing displays, duck race, Emazdad the magician, live music and the crowning of the Carnival Princess at 3pm at Tavistock Meadows

7.30pm: Concert in the Church, featuring Stannary Brass Band, Blowzone and Inner Tube at Tavistock Parish Church, entry £5 per person

Thursday 18th July 5.30pm: Town Relay Races at The Meadows, organised by TAC 7pm: Simon Dell Walk ‘A Merrivale Antiquities Stroll’ from Four Winds car park, £5 per person

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6.30pm: Grand Procession through the town on the theme of children’s books Carnival Week is organised for and on behalf of the community by The Lions Club of Tavistock. This programme was correct at the time of going to print, please check www.tavistocklions.co.uk or Facebook for updates or call 0345 or 0845 8334807.

W hat’s O n services vehicles and equipment exhibits - plus more than 60 local charities and organisations. From 6pm a free evening concert includes headline act, One Step Behind.

5-8 June MTV Music Week MTV returns with a four-day music extravaganza including live evening shows at Plymouth Pavilions, The Treasury and The Hub with some of the hottest names in dance music such as Kurupt FM and R3WIRE & VARSKI, live Rock and Indie music, rap and hip-hop, as well as inspirational free daytime events. Visit mtvmusicweek.co. uk for info, line-ups and tickets.

8 July – 15 September Elmer’s Big Parade Plymouth For 10 weeks a parade of 40 fabulously colourful and unique elephants will take you on a trail around Plymouth. Elmer was created by Devon born artist and author David McKee, and local artists have created 40 sculptures to be auctioned in aid of St Luke’s Hospice. www. elmersbigparadeplymouth.com

6 July-7 September Plymouth Summer of Fun 29 June Armed Forces Day Watch the spectacular Red Arrows, the Field Gun competition and the Unarmed Combat Display; explore the Royal Navy, Army, RAF, Royal Marines and the emergency

Plymouth City Centre Company promises a summer full of entertainment for all the family with events taking place in and around the city centre each week, kicking off with the free Plymouth Summer Circus on the Piazza on 6 July, followed by circus workshops, spin art workshops, and a Tea Dance.

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On 13 July step up 2 the streets, and take on our free street dance workshops with Street Factory studios from 11.30am, Place de Brest; 2.30pm, Frankfort Gate and 3.30pm, Outside Drake Circus (Cornwall St entrance). From 22 to 26 July visit Plymouth College of Art Craft Week at Drake Circus where craft activities will be running all week including, make your own tote bag, tea towels and Indian ink drawings. On 27 July, back by popular demand, come along and learn how to salsa with professional Cuban salsa instructor Misael Cordero. His class in Place de Brest is relaxed and fun, and free.

WHAT’S ON EXTRA

Sunday 9th June

LEAF Open Farm Sunday Taking part in this national event organised by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), Pizwell Farm is one of the ancient settlements of Dartmoor dating back to the Doomsday Book. This very traditional Dartmoor hill farm rears pedigree South Devon cattle, Cheviot sheep, Dartmoor ponies and seven chickens who roam freely providing tasty eggs but causing havoc in the garden! Animal welfare is a priority and the farm retails its own meat which is butchered

locally. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what it means to be a farmer, and what’s involved in producing food and managing the countryside, and there will be lots of activities including a farm walk, a talk, a duck race and sheep shearing, as well as tractors, a children’s treasure trail and lots of animals. There will also be stalls in the big barn, a BBQ and other refreshments available. If the weather turns wet, activities will take place undercover. Admission costs

£1 per person and all proceeds will be donated to Postbridge Village Hall. 1-5pm at Pizwell Farm, Postbridge, PL20 6TN.

Saturday 15th June 2019

Meavy Oak Fair Meavy Oak Fair is a traditional village fair held in the beautiful village of Meavy, one mile from Yelverton. The

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pupils of Meavy Primary School start the fair off at 2:00pm with a pageant, and then the renowned Burrator Horseshoe Run, which attracts over 150 runners, sets off at 2:30pm, starting and finishing at the village green. There is also a family dog show and a variety of attractions including children’s games, a bouncy castle, Dartmoor hill ponies, food and drink, plus numerous plant, produce and trade stalls. Stalls at the fair cost just £16 - please visit www. meavy.org.uk/oakfair.htm to make an application. You can enter Burrator Horseshoe at www.entrycentral.com/ burrator_horseshoe. Entries costs £10

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plus 50p booking fee and the deadline is 9th June. Entry on the day may be accepted but is discouraged and costs £15.

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6th July

Tavistock Edge It’s time for Tavistock Edge once more - this vibrant and exciting fringe look at the arts is brought to the local community by a wide range of local artists, with performances in many locations including Bedford Square, The Bedford Hotel gardens, Guildhall car park and more. Starting at around 11am it continues into the early evening and all the events are free. With music, dance and drama there is always something going on that you may be interested in so come along and keep an eye out for some of the more unusual events! The Tavistock Edge singers are an excellent group of vocalists that rehearse every Thursday at The Bedford Hotel, as well as occasionally performing in the doorway at Tesco in Tavistock to serenade the customers. Described as ‘totally whacky’, Tavistock Edge drama group will also be putting in several

July and August

appearances over the day; their recent local events have proved very popular – ‘ghost walks’ in Tavistock and a sell-out performance at Two Bridges Hotel with ‘Is Dartmoor Worth Crossing’. The Tavistock Edge team is looking forward to bringing another fun-packed day to the community and has requested good weather – though not quite as hot as last July! Joe McCormick

Wednesday 7th August

West Devon Fell Races Tavistock Athletics Club and Tamar Trail Runners are hosting a series of three evening fell races, suitable as an introduction to hill running with various age-group events for juniors from 17:30 and an adult race at 18:45. Register and info at www. entrycentral.com

Tavy Trio of Tors A 5-mile senior race taking in Pew Tor, Staple Tors and Cox Tor, and two junior races of 2km and 4km start at the foot of Pew Tor. Wednesday 21st August

Wednesday 24th July

Great Links Tor Flyer

Neolith Fell Race A scenic circuit of the top of the Walkham Valley starts at the Dartmoor Inn at Merrivale, with a 5-mile senior race and two junior races of 2km and 4km.

This new event is aptly named the Flyer, as the descent from Great Links and Brat Tor might be the closest thing a runner comes to flying! - of course everything that comes down must first go up. Races start from the Fox & Hounds at Lydford.

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Charity Open Gardens

Wednesday 19th June, Wednesday 4th September (St Luke’s) Sunday 7th.July (National Garden Scheme)

Sunday 30th June and Sunday 7th July (Children’s Hospice South West)

Hotel Endsleigh Gardens, Milton Abbot, PL19 0PQ

Warren Lodge, Mary Tavy, PL19 9QD

Designed 200 years ago this was one of Humphry Repton’s last commissions and brings together a multitude of landscaping elements for which Repton was renowned. Immediately around the house there are formal gardens running down to the River Tamar. There is a picturesque dell with little bridges crossing streams, huge gunnera leaves and wonderful picnic spots. Beyond the formal gardens is the arboretum which contains unusual trees from around the world, some of which are national champions. Open 11am - 4pm; adults £5, children (U16) free entry; free parking; refreshments in hotel by prior booking only on 01822 870000; dogs on leads welcome; wheelchair access in some areas. www.stlukes-hospice.org. uk/open-gardens; www.ngs.org.uk

Warren Lodge is a rugged, gently sloping moorland garden of around three acres with magnificent views across Dartmoor. Once an overgrown two-acre field, it evolved into a small orchard for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee with specimen trees and a copse of native trees. It also has a more formal garden as well as an extensive vegetable plot. Open 2pm- 5pm; entry: £4 adults, children (U12) enter free; children’s trail with prize on completion; bric-a-brac stalls, refreshments and homemade cakes; dogs welcome on leads; limited disabled access to facilities. www.chsw.org.uk/events

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th July (National Garden Scheme)

Boyton Mill, Boyton, PL15 9RG, near Launceston Sunday 23rd June (St Luke’s)

Lower Birch Farmhouse, Bere Alston, PL20 7BY Perched on a hillside with views across the river Tamar, this gently sloping garden boasts creative use of vibrant colours in its borders and a large landscaped pond area. A balanced use of mixed trees and shrubs guide you around the wellmanicured lawns. Open 2 – 5pm; entry: adults £5, children (U16) free entry; refreshments, free parking, local produce stall and raffle; sorry no dogs; wheelchair access limited.

An exotic themed garden in a semi-formal setting surrounding a C15 water mill and picturesque miller’s house. The garden is home to collections of unusual and exotic plants interspersed with formal elements, plus grass theatre, acers, riverside walks and an elevated woodland walk leading to a viewing platform with views across the Tamar to Cornwall. Open 10-30am - 5.30pm; entry: £3 adults, children enter free; partial wheelchair access from car park to lower parts of garden; cream teas and cakes available; dogs welcome. www.ngs. org.uk or brochures available at: The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, Whitchurch Post Office, Hotel Endsleigh, Endsleigh Gardens Nursery.

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WHAT’S ON EXTRA

Friday 26th July to Sunday 28th July

Calstock Heritage Weekend This year, Calstock is hosting the second Heritage Weekend after the huge success of last year’s event. The event takes advantage of the fantastic River Tamar, where you will be able to watch steamboats, ranging from late 19th century to present day replicas, going up and down the river. The weekend will also feature other attractions, such as Morris dancing, classic boats and cars, a sea shanty festival, and a couple of steam traction engines. 2018’s festival was a great success, with 10 steamboats passing through

the town, offering a chance to check out the amazing engineering. For a fun weekend of history and (hopefully) sunshine, why not get the kids in the car and have a drive down to Calstock. Grab an ice-cream, have a picnic and enjoy the event! This is a great day out for the family. For more details see Facebook: Calstock Heritage Weekend. Friday 26th: Steamboats launch at Cotehele Quay to moor up in Calstock

Saturday 27th: Steamboat flotilla leaves Calstock to go to Weir Head near Gunnislake Saturday 27th: Morris dancing and Sea Shanty Festival Saturday 27th: Sea shanty ticketed event at Calstock Village Hall Sunday 28th: Steamboats heads to Pentillie Castle, returning to Cotehele Quay at 3.00pm Sunday 28th: Exeter University Archaeological Department’s family-friendly exhibition of the Calstock community excavation at the Roman fort

Friday 26th: Gallery Bar Special at Calstock Arts with The Countrymen

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Dartmoor Photography Adventures So, what is it about Dartmoor that makes you want to pick up your camera? - the endless skies, the dramatic tors, the wildlife, or is it just a desire to capture an image as a reminder of its beauty. This is what has driven me to found Dartmoor Photography Adventures, a locally based moorland photography business offering landscape photography workshops for both individuals and small groups. The workshops have the flexibility to cater for individual skill levels offering choices of locations as well as value for money. I moved to Tavistock some ten years ago, having studied photography at South Downs College, and worked both at

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EAT & DRINK LOCAL DIRECTORY

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West Devon has some wonderful spots to eat, drink and while away those balmy summer days. Take your pick from our selection

THE ROYAL OAK MEAVY An original 15th century freehouse complete with a flagstone floor, old beams and a large open fireplace. Home cooked food 7 days a week. Walkers, cyclists and muddy dogs all welcome! Open: Every day 11am-11pm Meavy PL20 6PJ www.royaloakinn.org.uk 01822 852944 c

THE HORN OF PLENTY HOTEL & RESTAURANT A great place to relax and unwind. Enjoy excellent fine dining, luxury accommodation and breathtaking views across the stunning Tamar Valley. Open daily for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Gulworthy, Tavistock PL19 8JD www.thehornofplenty.co.uk 01822 832528 cdf

FOX TOR CAFE Wide range of locally sourced food and drink availabe in our cosy inside and outdoor seating. We welcome muddy boots and paws. Cycle hire also availabe! Open: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 7.30am-6pm Sat, 7.30am-5pm Sun. Two Bridges Road Princetown PL20 6QS 01822 890238 cd

THE RISING SUN Family-run pub with a friendly atmosphere. Food served daily - booking advisable. Dog friendly, families welcome. Open: 12pm ‘til midnight every day. Calstock Road Gunnislake PL18 9BX www.therisingsuninngunnislake.com 01822 832201 cf

CAFE LIAISON Situated in the heart of Tavistock, Café Liaison is a warm, friendly café serving breakfast, lunch, cream teas, excellent coffee and homemade cakes. As well as a full menu, there is a daily specials board. Open: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-3.30pm 3 Church Lane Tavistock PL19 8AA 01822 612225 c

THE EASTGATE CAFÉ AND BRASSERIE Idyllically located next to the River Tavy in the heart of Tavistock. We serve our full menu, daily specials, homemade cakes and cream teas all day every day. Open: Mon – Sat 9.30 – 4.30, Sun 10.30 – 3.30 3 Market Road, Tavistock PL19 0BW www.eastgatetavistock.co.uk 01822 615665 cdf

THE FOREST INN Home-made food using seasonal, locally sourced produce. Warm, comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation. Relax and forget the hustle and bustle of your everyday life Open: Daily 12-3pm & 6-11pm. Hexworthy, Dartmoor PL20 6SD www.forestinndartmoor.co.uk 01364 631211 cd

THE PETER TAVY INN Charming 15th century pub in the village of Peter Tavy. Renowned for good food & wellkept real ales. Walkers, cyclists, children & dogs are welcome. Open daily 12 noon to 11pm (Sun 10.30pm) Peter Tavy Near Tavistock PL19 9NN www.petertavyinn.co.uk 01822 810348

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NATIONAL TRUST

Sir Francis Drake comes home to Buckland Abbey The portrait of Sir Francis Drake, which belongs to the National Portrait Gallery, has arrived at Buckland Abbey as part of the COMING HOME programme, which sees the Gallery lend 50 portraits of iconic individuals to the places across the UK with which they are most closely associated. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to see this wonderful Elizabethan portrait exhibited outside of London and in the seafarer’s former home. The portrait was painted in c.1581 shortly after Drake’s travels around the world. For Drake, the painting became a symbol of rising social status, becoming an Elizabethan gentleman and moving away from his more humble background in Tavistock. The exhibition looks into the detail of the symbolism of the painting but also the circumstances behind getting the painting commissioned. The portrait will be on display at Buckland Abbey until 22nd September. As part of the exhibition there will also be two fantastic family trails. Pick up the apprentice trail pad from Visitor Welcome and start your artist journey to become the master painter.

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE COMES HOME TO BUCKLAND ABBEY 27th April-22nd September 2019, 11am - 4:30pm See an original Francis Drake portrait on loan from the National Portrait Gallery as part of its COMING HOME project.

VOLUNTEER OPEN WEEKEND Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th June 2019, 11am - 3:00pm Ever thought about volunteering? Why not pop along to the open weekend to find out more.

APPRENTICE ARTIST TRAIL 1st June – 22nd September 2019 Take part in one of our family trails as you start off as an apprentice artist - complete both trails to become the master painter.

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Take in the sights at Cotehele There’s loads to see at Cotehele, with the Tudor house, Victorian mill, woodland, fields, industrial ruins, riverside and quay. The garden is full of interest; there’s a medieval stewpond, dovecote, summer house, orchards and a myriad of plants and flowers. Come and explore the miles of footpaths here – there’s always something new to see. You’ll find many of the plants from the garden in our Plant Centre, so if you’ve been inspired you could recreate the look at home. Don’t miss the chance to try one of our unique recipes using local ingredients, like Cotehele mill-flour flatbreads, made using flour ground in the Victorian mill. The Barn restaurant and the Edgcumbe tea-room are open daily from 10am-5pm. Our summer exhibition, Water and Colour, opens in Cotehele Gallery on 8 June, featuring beautiful watercolour paintings as well as mirrors, ceramics, jewellery and more. See our website for more info on this and our other events: www.nationaltrust. org.uk/cotehele.

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Daily until Friday 26 July, 10am-4pm Pick up a copy of this family trail and learn all about the Very Important Pollinators who live at Cotehele as you go around the garden and estate. Free tail, usual admission applies

COTEHELE UNLOCKED Thursday 20 June, 11am-4pm We throw open all the doors for you to explore areas usually closed to visitors. Meet the staff and volunteers who care for Cotehele.

SUMMER PUDDINGS AT THE EDGCUMBE Saturday 28 June, 7-8.30pm Our popular pudding evening returns with a summer menu. Enjoy a quartet of refreshing summer desserts and help us decide which pudding to include on our summer menu this year. £20pp.

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Visit Cotehele and explore the beautiful Tudor house, garden, quayside, Victorian mill and estate walks - all pretty as a picture. These are the places that make us. nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

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MUSIC & ART

Saturday 26th July

The Best in the South West Art Exhibition Having exhibited artists from New York and California in addition to the British Isles, Tavistock Picture Framing Gallery owners, Rik and Sarah Hawkins, have decided to showcase a sample of our local artistic talent. They have chosen to present three of their favourite local artists: Peter Dolbear, born in Plymouth, who specialises in ‘en plein air’ views of the rugged moors and coastlines of Devon and Cornwall. Alli Cragg, an NHS nurse also from Plymouth, who works predominantly with resin to create pictures with depth

and sparkle. As with all of these artists Alli can undertake commissions on any scale from small to huge! Christine Durrant from Tavistock, who produces the most amazing collages on any subject from flowers and animals to cityscapes. She can even incorporate something very personal within a commissioned picture, as she did for Rik when she used pieces of his late sister’s dress to create the image of a peacock. Free entry, wine, nibbles and live music from local folk guitarist Chris Bailey. Come as you are, we only ask that you leave muddy wellies at the door!

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Saturday 15th June

Beside Still Waters Phoenix Chorale’s summer concert features a performance of the stunningly beautiful and haunting Magnificat by acclaimed Norwegian composer Kim André Arnesen, plus a sumptuous collection of sacred choral music by composers from the Renaissance through to the Romantic eras, including Allegri’s Miserere Mei and Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Racine.

The Magnificat was Arnesen’s first largescale work and its debut performance in 2010 in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim received overwhelming feedback. After the work was released by 2L in 2014, the album was later nominated for the GRAMMY Awards for ‘Best Surround Sound Album’. Don’t miss this sublime concert, with soprano soloist Ann Sutcliffe, a chamber ensemble,

and Phoenix Chorale director of music, Marcus Alleyne. 7:30pm, St Eustachius’ Parish Church, Tavistock. Tickets are available in advance at Book Stop, Tavistock at £11 per adult, children (under 18) free entry; online at www.eventbrite.co.uk (£11); or £12 on the door.

New ‘Art for All’ classes A National Lottery funded project to combat social isolation through art is expanding to reach new, rural communities. The Art for All project has been running for 2 years in Tavistock and Okehampton and, following a successful funding application, new Art for All classes will be running for the next 2 years in Bere Alston, Princetown, Callington and Launceston, open to local people, young and old, who could be at risk of loneliness. The classes are led by experienced art tutors from local community arts organisation West Devon Art Workshops and cover a wide variety of art and craft techniques in 4-session blocks, costing just £8 for 4 sessions. There will also be family sessions on Saturdays at least 3 times per year and annual celebratory events in each location. Andy Cairns, one of the tutors, explained the project: “In our classes, participants learn new skills and build confidence, but also feel a part of a community, while making new friends. Becoming lonely can strike at any age, and creates a vicious cycle where people lose confidence and the ability to ‘make conversation’ or have something in common with others. Creative activities

help break down barriers.” The next available blocks are linoprinting in Bere Alston, 9:30-12:30 from 11th July; and feltmaking in Princetown, 2-5pm from 9th July. Courses should start in Launceston and Callington in September. For details visit www.westdevonartworkshops. co.uk or contact Andy Cairns on 01822 258351 or westdevonartworkshops@ gmail.com. A new Tavistock creative

space for printmaking also opened its doors in May in Kingdon House, Pym Street. For information about becoming a member, contact Andy Cairns.

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Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June

Bere Ferrers Art Exhibition and Sale Bere Ferrers Art Group is holding the second weekend of its annual Art Exhibition and Sale at the Old Coach House, Fore Street, Bere Ferrers from 10:00am till 4:00pm. We are a friendly group of amateur artists of all abilities who meet on Tuesday mornings at the Church Hall, Bere Ferrers from 9:30am to 12:00. We have regular tutored sessions with local professional artists and otherwise meet to work on our own

projects. New members are always welcome and anyone interested should contact Angela Hooper at adhooper4@ googlemail.com

Sunday 23rd June, Wednesday 26th June & Friday 28th June

Milton Combe Piano Festival Milton Combe hosts its 5th annual piano festival, once again presenting performances by a superb selection of musicians who have played in some of the world’s most famous concert venues. This special and very popular music event raises funds for the ongoing maintenance of the Church of the Holy Spirit and Milton Combe Village Hall, All events take place in The Church of The Holy Spirit, Milton Combe at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 and available from Elaine Stansbury at ellieaud@live. co.uk. For more information visit www.mcpfestival.co.uk

23 June: Lucy Parham and Henry Goodman Known internationally for her ‘composer portraits’ in words and music, one of Britain’s finest pianists, Lucy Parham, has created a fifth show, ‘Elégie – Rachmaninoff, A Heart In Exile’, narrated by the Olivier award-winning actor Henry Goodman. It chronicles the life of composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff with a narrative, scripted from letters and diaries; though he became an exile in 1917, Russia remained deeply rooted in his soul and his cultural identity imbues his many much-loved works for piano. The concert includes a selection of Preludes, Etudes-Tableaux and Moments Musicaux, and the haunting Elégie.

26 June: Stewart French Stewart French is a guitarist, writer and film-maker from London. As a guitarist he has twice performed as soloist to a sold-out Royal Albert Hall, as well as international tours through his concerto work with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Tarik O’Regan, John Rutter and The National Chamber Choir. He received the highest final guitar recital 54

mark in a decade from the Royal Academy of Music and is a graduate of Cambridge University in pure mathematics. The programme will include Albeniz: Asturias, Piazzolla: Invierno Porteno, Bellinati: Jongo, Castelnuovo-Tedesco: variations on an Anatolian Folk Song, J.S. Bach: Chaconne. Stewart will be joined by David Malusa on piano and soprano Natasha Day.

28 June: Luka Okros We are delighted that the incredible Luka Okros has found time in his busy 2019 European tour to join us again, with four ballads by Chopin and Liszt’s Sonata in B minor. Luka Okros is one of the most promising pianists of his generation; at the age of 18 he made his US debut at the Carnegie Hall and has since given concerts in many of the world’s famous halls and has won many awards, including the Tabor Foundation Piano Award from the Verbier Festival, top prizes at the Hong Kong International Piano Competition, the Valencia Iturbi Prize International Competition and the Scottish International Piano Competition.

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Thursday 4th July

Three Men in a Boat After the success of Old Herbaceous, Kick In The Head productions is back with a rip-roaring barrel of fun, Three Men in a Boat, with Giles Shenton (Old Herbaceous himself!) playing the part of Jerome K. Jerome in this outdoor theatre production at Moorland Garden Hotel. Bring a picnic or enjoy food and drinks from the restaurant and Dartmoor Bar, with popcorn and ice cream available in the interval, while Jerome recounts the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the magnificent River Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. Come and join in the fun as Giles Shenton expertly takes the helm and pilots you through the ridiculous tale of men behaving badly while messing about in boats! “There are a few seriously funny books that remain great for all time. Three Men in a Boat is one of these.” - The Guardian. “Timeless appeal” - The Independent. “Pitch-perfect comedy about, well, three men in a boat” The Telegraph.

Full pre-payment of £10 per person is required at the time of booking; tickets will be sent in the post when booked with the events team on 01822 852245. Tickets sold on the door will be £12 per person. The performance will be in the gardens at Moorland Garden Hotel, starting at 7:30pm; if the weather is bad then it will be staged inside - after all the show must go on! Please bring along low-backed seating or blankets if the weather is nice.

SUMMER EVENTS

Business Breakfast – Thursday 6th June from 7.30am

Meet likeminded business professionals over breakfast then listen to Katharine Bourke from South West Growth Service speak on effective communication at work.

Father’s Day Lunch – Sunday 16th June 12-2pm

Dads need looking after too! Bring your Dad here for a superb Sunday lunch, buy a beer in the bar before and have a stroll around the grounds after! Adult £24.95 Child £15.00 (age 3 to 12 years).

Outdoor Theatre: Three Men In A Boat – Thursday 4th July, 7.30pm

Join Jerome as he recounts the hilarious story of his boating holiday along the magnificent River Thames with his two companions and Montmorency the dog. Come and join in the fun as Giles Shenton expertly takes the helm and pilots you through the ridiculous tale of men behaving badly while messing about in boats! £10 per person.

Tea Tasting and Afternoon Tea – Sunday 14th July,

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Come along and join Hannah as she takes you through the fascinating story of tea, followed by a leisurely afternoon tea from our lovely chefs, this afternoon experience is a wonderful way to round out the weekend. £30 per person.

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FOOD & DRINK

Saturday 22nd June

Summer Solstice Party We are pleased to announce our first annual summer solstice party at Badgers Holt, on the banks of the River Dart, at Dartmeet. So, if you’re looking for a relaxed, fun occasion to meet with friends and dip your toes in the cool river waters, whilst listening to great music and tasting the fantastic produce the West Country has to offer, then come down to our family-friendly summer solstice party at Badgers Holt, Dartmeet, PL20 6SG. Music: Our riverside fun will begin from 2pm when our riverside garden will be transformed into a relaxed friendly music arena with local bands taking to our stage to entertain you from 2pm until 9pm. Restaurant: We will be open as normal for quality, fresh, local homemade-food

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BBQ: The Badgers Holt chefs will be turfed outside into the daylight to run our BBQ of local, quality burgers, sausages and chicken, as well as vegetarian and vegan options, accompanied by homemade salads and pastas - available from 4pm.

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‘A beautiful quirky pizza night’ ‘What a lovely evening. Delicious pizza and gorgeous views combined with a firepit and some dub-reggae tunes, lovely hosts and an overall chilled vibe. Cannot wait to go again...’ This comment describes a pizza night at The Secret Stable, started just last June by two primary school teachers, Khylen and Grace Baldwin, at Narracott Farm near Milton Abbott. Only opening on select dates from April to December, The Secret Stable is a treat for the senses, providing wholesome food in an idyllic open-air setting. Khylen had always had plans to build a pizza oven and eventually got round to constructing one in a secluded corner of the farm. After the addition of a couple of tables, the couple decided to knock down the ramshackle stables, opening up the most incredible view of Brentor and Dartmoor. Khylen thought it was too good to keep to themselves and suggested selling tickets for a few intimate gatherings where people could enjoy wood-fired pizza and drink in the view. So, they tentatively advertised the first couple of evenings, which to their amazement sold out almost immediately. As a keen amateur cook, Khylen took charge of the food, taking food hygiene courses, then practising making fresh dough and experimenting with toppings – resulting in the extended family consuming vast quantities of ‘research pizza’! More tables were acquired from markets and auctions, and then the scene was set. The pizza nights were a

great success, leaving the couple quite overwhelmed by the response. Farm pizza nights start at 6pm and go ahead whatever the weather with enough covered seating for everyone, if required, complete with cosy wood burners. There is always a choice of three meat pizzas, cooked with home-reared meat wherever possible, and three vegetarian pizzas, which again are prepared with local produce. Khylen also offers four or five desserts based on treasured family recipes, including firm favourite, Key Lime Colin, named after his dad’s recipe. The Secret Stable sells a range of hot and cold soft drinks, such as farm-pressed apple juice, and guests are also welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages. Tickets go on sale via Seetickets.com on the 1st day of the preceding month, so tickets for July have just gone on sale. The price covers the pizza course and then drinks and desserts can be paid for in cash on the night - and you can even have camp-over now as well. Upcoming pizza nights: June: 14th, 20th, 29th; July 12th, 18th, 27th, 30th – for more information see www.thesecretstable.co.uk

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Tech tips from ChezvousPC When you change your email address or mobile phone number, please try to remember that they are both often used to verify your identity. So, if in the future you forget your password and are asked to prove your identity by clicking on a link in an email or typing a code from a text message and you no longer have access to these methods, it makes things really difficult. If you have set security questions, then you are in with a chance, but in our experience, this is often the part most people skip! If you change your email address, whilst you still have access to the old one it is very important to access all your online accounts and change the address the organisations hold for you - this is easily done in the ‘account’ section. The new email address will become your new log in and you can carry on as normal. To avoid having to do this in the future, try to choose a new email address that is independent from your ISP, such as Outlook or Gmail.

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The Three Hares: a medieval mystery Around Dartmoor, villages and towns cluster about their medieval parish churches as they have done for centuries. These ancient buildings are havens of peace and tranquillity in a hurried world and each has its own story to tell. Discovering these stories is an engaging occupation, for it connects us to our place and the people of the past. Over a period of twenty-five years or more, archaeologist and historian Dr Tom Greeves, documentary photographer Chris Chapman, and I have been on the tantalising trail of mysterious medieval carvings found in sixteen churches in or near Dartmoor (Ashreigney, Bridford, Chagford, Cheriton Bishop, Iddesleigh, Ilsington, Kelly, Newton St Cyres, North Bovey, Paignton, Sampford Courtenay, South Tawton, Spreyton, Tavistock, Throwleigh and Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Broadclyst church has nineteenth-century plaster copies). The carvings on oak roof bosses, depict three hares running in a circle, often in an anticlockwise direction, though a few run clockwise. The design is a puzzle, for each animal has two ears, yet between them they share only three ears, which form the sides of a triangle at the centre of the motif. Carved in the fifteenth century, so before the Reformation when England was still Catholic, the bosses tend to be roughly square and usually measure no more than thirty centimetres in diameter. Where they are coloured, the paint is modern, although whether they were originally coloured is not known. The carvings are located in the chancel, the most sacred part of the church, and also the nave and aisles. The responsibility for the chancel rested with the clergy and patron, while the lay

people of the parish were responsible for the nave and aisles, so the motif was clearly of relevance to all. In Tavistock parish church, a three-hares boss can be found in the north chancel chapel. Almost nothing is known of the carvers, who may have known of carvings in neighbouring churches, or perhaps worked from pattern books. It is noteworthy that the earliest known occurrence of the hares in Devon is in an illuminated manuscript. A decorated initial with the three hares is found in a thirteenth-century psalter, or book of psalms, which belonged to John Grandisson, Bishop of Exeter from 1327 until 1369. Why were hares considered suitable as a decorative motif in the pre-Reformation church? Although no specific medieval reference to the three hares has yet come to light, the hare is mentioned in bestiaries – books of beasts that had a strong moralizing dimension and which influenced sermons. According to bestiaries, God created animals and gave them differing habits so that, through their example, sinful man might reflect on his own behaviour and seek redemption. Often it is the hare’s ambiguity that is stressed, for the hare was believed to be hermaphrodite – sometimes male, sometimes

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female – and so was likened to a double-minded man who was not firm in his faith and could easily succumb to temptation. It may be that the motif in the church was a warning against sin, for the hare was often associated with lust. The three hares motif is found – rarely – in churches and cathedrals elsewhere in England and Wales, and in continental Europe, in various media and forms – wood and stone bosses and lintels, stained glass, clay tiles, polychromy (paint) and on a great bell in Germany – yet nowhere in Europe are the hares found in the concentration in which they appear in Devon. Yet the three hares do not just occur in the sacred spaces of Christendom. Their earliest known incarnation is in a

Buddhist context – in cave temples at Mogao on the edge of the Gobi desert in China. Here the three hares are located at the apex of sixteen cave temple ceilings on painted representations of textile canopies, dating from the end of the sixth century through to the beginning of the tenth. The motif is not believed to be Chinese in origin. It may have come to China from the Iranian world, possibly carried by merchants along the ancient Silk Roads. The Eastern Iranian – Islamic – world in particular, is the source of surviving metalwork, glass, ceramic, silk, and leather artefacts bearing three, and, sometimes, four hares, dating from the tenth through to the fourteenth centuries. Highly prized for its exquisite craftsmanship, some of this work found its way into Western church

treasuries. In a Jewish context, a single medieval example of the three hares motif is found in a Hebrew manuscript, dated 1309. The design was used in ceiling paintings in synagogues in the eighteenth century and on Jewish gravestones in the nineteenth century. The three hares are an endless source of fascination, for they have inspired artistic endeavour in peoples of different faiths and cultures over a period of fourteen hundred years or more, and continue to do so. In a world where cultures often clash, the three hares remind us of our shared humanity. Dr Sue Andrew

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What do you do if the boiler in your 700-yearold parish church stops working just before Christmas, arguably the busiest time of the year? And how do you find a modern boiler solution that will connect to a Victorian pipe system and an incorrectly sized flue? In the case of St Eustachius’, Tavistock Parish Church, you call DB Heating Ltd. This was the situation faced by the team at Tavistock Parish Church and these were just some of the many challenges that Tavistock-based heating and plumbing experts, DB Heating, had to overcome. “This was a big challenge for us; we had to find a solution that would integrate the new highly efficient 21st century system with the original Victorian network of pipes and also connect with the existing flue system to comply with all the necessary standards. Plus, we needed to complete before the Christmas services as the last thing we all wanted was to have parishioners sitting in a cold church in mid-December,” says Lawrence Barnes, Director of DB Heating. The previous British made boiler had lasted 40 years, which is very impressive for a heating system of this size, and interestingly, this was not the first time David Barnes,

Managing Director of DB Heating, had worked on the parish church’s heating system. David said: “I was an apprentice for John Philpott Sou West Ltd and one of the first jobs I ever had was to install an adaption to the Victorian system in the late 1970s. Here I am again, forty years later!” Fast-forward to December 2018 and time was of the essence to get the heating back up and running, so the DB Heating team set to work researching a boiler solution that would integrate with the ancient piping. Lawrence stated: “After analysing and researching the problem we eventually found another British manufacturer with a system that would meet the needs of the church. This new, modern, high-efficiency boiler with a heat exchange system means that the new boiler system can integrate with the Victorian pipes that run throughout the church. The boiler has a closed circuit and heats the water in the pipes through a heat exchange plate.” Next came a difficult and tense time, trying to get delivery of the system in time for installation before Christmas. Installation engineer Neil said: “The boiler room in the church itself was a challenge; the room is subterranean, and getting the old cast iron boiler out was very strenuous as it needed to be broken down before removal. Fortunately, the new boiler was small enough and light enough to get into the room with relative ease. All our team worked on the project installation and we managed to get the system up and running by mid-December. The manufacturers came down later and stated that it was

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between Yelverton and Princetown. A rusty iron gateway on the right is all that remains of Burrator Halt station platform, once a popular stop for day-trippers. Continue through a gate to reach a small building where the water from the Devonport Leat discharges into the waterfall that we saw earlier. A little further on a modern bridge replaces the old railway bridge over a lane. The leat can be seen curving away in the distance.

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