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from Plym Links December/January 2022

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24-26 February

Aladdin and the Pirates

Ivybridge Theatre Company presents Brian Luff’s family pantomime at The Watermark, Ivybridge.

Join Aladdin, Dame Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee and friends for some fun, singing, dancing and audience participation. There will be the usual quest to fi nd love, great jokes, booing, meddling genies and a magic lamp... plus swashbuckling pirates and a chirpy penguin! Tickets: Online or via the Box Offi ce on 01752 892220. Adult: £8 | Child: £5

Competition Ivybridge Theatre Company has kindly donated four tickets (for two adults and two children) to ‘Aladdin and the Pirates’. Enter our competition for your chance to win! 10 robins are hiding in this issue; each robin has a letter. Unscramble the letters to reveal a name, then email your answer to joanne.mallard@ linksmagazines.co.uk. Please put ‘Aladdin’ in the subject box and include your name and contact telephone number. Alternatively, you can post your entry to Aladdin Competition, Plym Links, The Sanctuary, Kilworthy Hill, Tavistock PL19 0EP. Please include your name and contact details. Deadline for entries: 4 January 2023. The winner will be drawn at random and notifi ed by 6 January 2023. Good luck!

December Santa’s Rotary rounds

Our local Rotary clubs will once again be bringing the magic of Christmas to nearby streets this year as they embark on their annual festive fundraiser. Beginning in the second week of December, Rotary members will be accompanying Santa and his musical lit-up sleigh around local areas. They will follow a different route each evening, covering as much ground as possible in the lead-up to Christmas. As usual, the Rotary will be supported by volunteers from other local charities, with donations split between all of the charities involved. Win Scutt, President of Plympton Rotary, said: “We are really looking forward to spreading festive cheer again this year! Look us up on Facebook and be sure to check if we are heading your way. We have a digital tracker to help you keep an eye on where we are each evening – so you’ll hopefully know when Santa is nearby!”

More Information: Plympton Facebook: @plymptonrotary Roborough Facebook: @PlymouthRoboroughRotary

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Festive family fun at Buckland Abbey & Cotehele

Whether discovering the magical winter forest within Buckland Abbey’s Great Barn or admiring the 60ft festive garland at Cotehele, there are plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained this winter. Step into a magical forest at Buckland Abbey as the Great Barn is turned into an immersive light display fi lled with 100 Christmas trees, the sounds of the forest and light changing from dawn to dusk. Look out for different animals along your way before completing the habitat exploration trail around the gardens. Head into the Abbey to see the house fully decorated as it turns into an Elizabethan home of feast and festivity, working with local fl oristry groups who have beautifully decorated the fi replaces and stairways around the Abbey. Don’t miss the cascade descending down the Georgian staircase with over 700 decorations made by volunteers, exploring how with the changing of the seasons, the ruling king changes too. And why not celebrate Christmas with a festive day out to Cotehele? Every year Cotehele’s gardeners build a 60-foot garland from thousands of fl owers grown on the estate. Head to the Great Hall to To take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch 2023, admire this year’s To take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch 2023, watch the birds on your balcony, in your garden or in your local green space... festive masterpiece adorning the entire length of the hall, watch the birds on your balcony, in your garden or in your local green space... featuring thousands of dried fl owers. Follow the festive lights along the stream to fi nd Cotehele Mill tucked within the Morden Valley. See the mill decorated in traditional Victorian style and discover how families celebrated Christmas in those times. Challenge the family to see who can complete Cotehele’s Winter trails the quickest, get creative at our crafting stations and see who looks best in the various outfi ts to try on. It wouldn’t be a National Trust visit without a break for cake; Cotehele and Buckland Abbey have plenty of options. Keep those mittens warm with a warming hot chocolate as you explore the estate paths or head indoors to enjoy festive treats and light meals. Find local gifts within the shops or something unique in the craft galleries. Every time you join, make a purchase, donate or craft galleries. Every time you join, make a purchase, donate or volunteer, you help us to look after Buckland Abbey and Cotehele – thank you. A

Festive memories made at Cotehele and Buckland Abbey

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Here we come a-wassailing

‘Wassail’ is an old English word for ‘your health’, which was said when passing around a ceremonial drinking bowl, with the reply ‘drink hail’. From this tradition developed the wassailing of the orchard, to wish the trees health and abundant crops in the forthcoming year. Cider is poured on the roots and toast is tied to the branches to ‘feed’ the tree. Musicians play while everyone sings the wassailing song. The crowd then makes as much noise as possible to frighten any bad spirits. Dartmoor Border Morris will lead the Cornwood Wassail on Sunday 1 January (New Year’s Day) from 3pm. They’ll begin with a bit of dancing outside the Cornwood Inn before taking a short walk up to the Millennium orchard. Wellies are a must and children of all ages are very welcome. The following Sunday, 8 January from 12pm, the group will be at Buckland Abbey performing their traditional Mummers’ Play in the Great Barn and a Wassail in the Great Orchard. Their last Wassail will be in Bere Ferrers’ church hall on Saturday 21 January, starting around 6pm. You can join Dartmoor Border Morris on any given Wednesday night in Meavy Parish Hall, where they would be pleased to see any new dancers or musicians.

Latest times & dates: www.dartmoorbordermorris.com or like their Facebook page

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January Big Garden Birdwatch 2023

The next RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place from 27-29 January 2023. People are asked to spend just one hour watching and recording the birds in their garden, balcony or local park, then send their results to the RSPB. This year marks the 44th Big Garden Birdwatch. Starting in 1979, it has become a much-loved annual event that provides a valuable snapshot of how garden birds are doing in the UK. The house sparrow remained at the top of the Big Garden Birdwatch rankings as the most commonly seen garden bird in 2022, with more than 1.7 million recorded sightings. Blue tit and starling remained in the number two and three positions respectively. Over its four decades, Big Garden Birdwatch has highlighted the winners and losers in the garden bird world. It was fi rst to alert the RSPB to the decline in song thrush numbers, which are down a shocking 81% compared to the fi rst Big Garden Birdwatch. This species was a fi rm fi xture in the top 10 in 1979, but by 2009, its numbers were less than half those recorded in 1979. It came in at 20 in the rankings last year, seen in just 8% of gardens. To take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch 2023, watch the birds on your balcony, in your garden or in your local green space for one hour at some point over the three days. Only count the birds that land, not those fl ying over. Report the highest number of each bird species you see at any one time – not the total you see in the hour. Beccy Speight, the RSPB’s Chief Executive, said: “Whatever you see – one blackbird, twenty sparrows or no birds at all – it all counts. It helps us build that vital overall picture of how our garden birds are faring from one year to the next. With so much challenging our birds now, it’s more important than ever to submit your results. Our garden birds are counting on you!” The parallel event RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch takes place during the fi rst half of spring term, 6 January-20 February 2023. In 2021, it celebrated its 20th anniversary of connecting children with nature in their school grounds. Since its launch, over a million school children and teachers have taken part.

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Further Information:

Registration for Big Garden Birdwatch 2023 opens on 13 December 2022. From this date, text BIRD to 70030 or visit www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch for your FREE Big Garden Birdwatch guide, which includes a bird identifi cation chart, top tips for your birdwatch, RSPB shop voucher and advice on how to help you attract wildlife to your garden.

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DECEMBER DIARY DATES

Christmas Craft and gift fair

Plymouth Christmas Market

Thurs 1-Sun 18 Dec, Armada Way, City Centre

This year’s event will feature a brand new market layout, as well as additional amenities and attractions on site.

Mitch Benn: It’s About Time

Sat 3 Dec, 20:00 at The Watermark, Ivybridge

Mitch Benn, comedian, songwriter and thinker of deep thoughts (not to mention “the country’s leading musical satirist” - The Times) is back, clock in one hand and guitar in the other, to help you look at time in a whole new way. Tickets from £14.

Sunday 4 Dec 2022, 11:00-15:00 at YMCA PLYMOUTH, Honicknowle Lane, Plymouth

The Lord Mayor and consort will open the doors at 11am, where you will fi nd over 50 shopping stalls to browse. There will be a Wishy Washy magic show between 12pm-1pm; food and refreshments; 3 x bouncy castles for children; face painting; and glitter tattoos. Wear fancy dress for a chance to win a prize! Free entry.

Plymouth Railway Circle: Jim Collins ‘Three Cheers to British Rail – Plymouth and Cornish Railways’

Mon 5 Dec, 19:00-22:00 at St Edward’s Church Hall, Plymouth

Jim refl ects on his time as Area Manager for Plymouth and later as Area Manager for Plymouth and Cornish Railways in the period between 1984 and 1988. Members £1 | Visitors £2

Cinderella

Music for Advent & Christmas

Sat 3 Dec 2022, 19:30-21:30 at St Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade, Plymouth

Music by Bach, Victoria, Rutter, Chilcott, Palestrina and more. £14 (£12 in advance) | Students £4 | Tel 01752 776479

Tue 6 Dec-Sat 10 Dec, 19:30 (Sat Matinée 14:30) at The Muse Theatre, Lipson Co-operative Academy

Embrace the festive season as the Fairy Godmother of all Pantomimes ‘Cinderella’ returns to Plymouth! The Wranglers Theatre Company proudly presents this magical

pantomime coming to The Muse Theatre this December. Tickets from £12.

St. Agnes Fountain

Weds 7 Dec, 20:00 at The Watermark, Ivybridge

The group, performing as a trio, will be playing new material and reworking those old Aggie classics. Tickets £20.

Dick Whittington and his Cat

Thurs 8-Sat 10 Dec at The Devonport Playhouse

Come and join in the fun of panto with “it’s behind you!”, booing and hissing at King Rat and having a good old laugh with an amazingly funny script. In honour of the group’s founder, the late David Bailey. Tickets from £10.

Sleeping Beauty

16 Dec 2022-14 Jan 2023 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth

Join soap star and panto legend Shane Richie this Christmas at TRP and make Sleeping Beauty the pantomime of your dreams! Tickets from £18

The Snow Cat at Yuletide

From Sat 17 Dec at Soapbox Children’s Theatre, various dates

The Snow Cat at Yuletide is an enchanting story from an Icelandic traditional tale. Tickets from £12

Ha-Hum-Ah Theatre’s ‘Oh No It Isn’t!’ Festive Show

Fri 9-Sat 24 Dec at The Barbican Theatre, Plymouth

They’re the best of sisters on stage but the worst of friends off it… It’s the fi nal performance of Cinderella in a moth-eaten, regional theatre and backstage tensions threaten to boil over onstage. Based on a lifetime of experience onstage and backstage, ‘Oh No It Isn’t!’ is a hilariously funny and beautifully moving new play. For ages 12+ (contains some strong language). Tickets priced at £13.50-£16.50

Zooluminate

Fri 9 Dec-Mon 2 Jan (excl. 24-26 Dec), 17:00-20:00 at Dartmoor Zoo

A series of beautiful light installations (from JHAV, the incredible team that brought you The Atlantic Project and Illuminate Festival of Light), which bring the zoo to life after dark in the most enchanting way possible. Admission prices apply.

Mark Thomas – Black and White

Sat 10 December 2022, 20.00 (Doors/Bar 19:00) at The Quad Theatre, Marjon, Plymouth

Expect creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics. Tickets from £17.50

University of Plymouth Choral Society Christmas Concert

Sat 10 Dec, 19:30–21:10 at St Andrew’s Church, Royal Parade, Plymouth

In a musical celebration of Christmas there will be carols for all and a popular selection of seasonal choral and instrumental masterpieces from the University of Plymouth Choral Society. Tickets priced at £6-£16

The Christmas Mouse

Can the Christmas Mouse fi nd somewhere warm and snuggly before Christmas Day? Tickets from £10

Gary Delaney: Gary In Punderland

Sun 18 Dec, 7.30pm (Doors/Bar 6.30pm) at The Quad Theatre, Marjon, Plymouth

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world - star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! Tickets available online – £20 + booking fee

Magnifi cent Bublé

Sun 18 Dec, 19:30 at Plymouth Guildhall

Magnifi cent Bublé is the UK’s fi nest authentic Michael Bublé theatre tribute show with an incredible 12 piece big band, fronted by James Billington. Tickets available from See Tickets – £19.80 - £27.50

Plymouth Jazz Club: Dart Valley Stompers

Sun 18 Dec, 19:30 (doors open at 19:00) at the Royal British Legion, Crownhill

The Dart Valley Stompers, led by award winning reed player Jeremy Huggett on clarinet, saxophones & vocals, is one of the most popular and busiest jazz bands in the country and has proved a great favourite with Plymouth Jazz Club. Tickets on the door. Admission £15 (Members £12, Students £7) Website www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk

Bubblicious: New Year’s Eve Family Rave

Sat 31 Dec, Soapbox Theatre

Baby Rave: 1.00pm-3.00pm (Walking / Dancing children under 5 years and their big folk) Family Rave: 4.00pm-6.00pm (Walking / Dancing children over 4 years and their big folk) Book online. Prices from £10.

JanuaryJANUARY DIARY DATES

Cornwood Wassail

Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Jackson 5 and many more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! Tickets £33.04.

Sun 1 Jan, 15:00, Cornwood Inn

Join Dartmoor Border Morris in their wassail.

The Commitments

An Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt

Friday 6 January, 19:30 at The Watermark, Ivybridge

As a Medium, Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after life by getting links from loved ones in spirit for people in the audience. Tickets £11.

23 Jan–28 Jan 2023 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth

The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. Returning to tour the UK and Ireland 5 years after a phenomenally successful, record-breaking run-in London’s West End and subsequent sell-out tour. Tickets from £27; concessions available.

Mummers’ Play

Sun 8 Jan, 12:00, Buckland Abbey

Mummers’ Play and wassail with the Dartmoor Border Morris. REGULAR DIARY DATES

A selection of regular activities in your local area. Please check ahead for Christmas / New Year breaks or changes.

Plymouth Jazz Club: The New Washboard Syncopators

Sun 15 Jan, 19:30 (doors open at 19:00) at the Royal British Legion, Crownhill

The New Washboard Syncopators is a six piece band with a percussionist and washboard player instead of a drummer. The band plays a mixture of trad and New Orleans jazz with a hint of skiffl e from the ‘50s. Tickets on the door. Admission £12 (Members £9, Students £7) Website www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk

Lee Moor Public Hall Sequence Dancing

Monday, 19:00-22:00 Badminton

Tuesday, 18:45-21:00

Local libraries

Contact the library service or look online for full schedules: library@plymouth.gov.uk | 01752 305900

SIX The Musical

Tues 17 Jan–Sat 21 Jan 2023 at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth

The international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Plymouth! From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing fi ve hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. Recommended age 10+. Tickets from £40.

Craft and Chatter Groups

Tuesdays, 14:00-15:00 at Estover library Wednesdays, 10:30-12:00 at Crownhill library

Lego Club

Saturdays, 10:00-12:30 at Plympton, Plymstock and Southway libraries, 10:30-12:30 at Crownhill library

Come along to our Lego club and get creative. Suitable for children over 5 yrs accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Readers’ Group

1st Thursday of the month, 10:30-11:30 at Plympton library

We discuss a particular book and what else we have been reading.

Bere Ferrers Wassail

Sat 21 Jan, 18:00, Bere Ferrers’ church hall

Wassail with the Dartmoor Border Morris – small entry fee involved, but this charity event also includes more Morris dancing, poetry, music from other groups and a pasty supper.

Rhyme Time

Mondays & Saturdays, 10:30-11:00 at Plympton Library | Tuesdays, 10:00-10:30 at Southway library | Fridays, 11:30-12:00 at Estover library

Enjoy songs and rhymes with your child and mingle with other parents and carers. Aimed at children under 5yrs old and their families.

The Magic of Motown

Sat 21 January, 19:30 at Plymouth Pavilions

Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year! You’ll be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as Marvin Gaye,

Storytime

Tuesdays, 15:45-16:15 at Plympton library | Fridays, 15:30-16:00 at Crownhill library

Come along to our after school storytime session aimed at children aged 4 to 8 yrs and their families.

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Woolwell Cafe: Weekdays,

9:00-15:00

Mondays, 13:00-14:30 SMART@Woolwell Art Group:

Shaugh Prior Village Hall Food Lovers – Christmas Party

Thurs 15 Dec, 19:30 (also meeting on 19 Jan), Shaugh Prior Village Hall Monday, 12:30-14:30 Townswomen’s Guild Meeting:

Monthly 2nd Tuesday of the month, 14:00-16:00

A themed night for food lovers to meet and share their dishes on the third Thursday of each month. £1 per person. Bring your own drinks. Contact Liz Nicolls 07903912111 / Viv Jenkins 07876572120 / Cathie Boulting 07478519491.

Pilates – Bottoms Up Fitness

Wednesdays, 12:00-13:00, Shaugh Prior Village Hall Contact Lorraine on Facebook/fi tmoorin@gmail.com

Sparkwell Parish Hall Sparkwell Farmers’ Market

Last Sunday of the month, 9.30-12:00, Parish hall

A wide selection of local businesses with a range of products and a Sister Snacks in the kitchen offering a full breakfast menu. Spaces available for stall holders. Contact Corey-Ann via the facebook group @sparkwellfarmersmarket or via email at mmeventsdevon@gmail.com

U3A Moor’s Edge (Monthly):

Monthly, 2nd Tuesday of the month but moving to 2nd Friday of the month in 2023, 14:30-16:30

We welcome those who are retired or semi-retired. Currently we have over 20 interest groups, hopefully something for everyone! Tues 13 December: Christmas party Fri 13 January: James Murray will talk about hilarious mishaps touring the world in a talk entitled ‘Mad, mad world of Opera’.

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