Neonatal Sister Tracey Halton travels to Ukraine MEET the locals Zach Lauder, Theatre Royal Plymouth’s young star October/November 2022 | Issue 17 PLYM LINKS WALKS | ARTS | EVENTS | PEOPLE | HERITAGE | LOCAL FOOD & DRINK | HOMES | BUSINESS Delivered FREE by your postman to PL6 - 7 and PL7 - 5. Guaranteed Circulation of 7,000 homes FOREVER OUR QUEEN We will always remember with respect and admiration GARDENING HISTORY Viking raiders Autumn management HEALTH Sober October Pudsey Day of Morris Dartmoor Zoo’s Charity Ball Tour de Moor Art ...andexhibitionsmuchmore charityWoodside supplier of ferrets to HMP Dartmoor £3.50 | WHERE SOLD AUTUMNAL OUTINGS... RoyalYard’sWilliamNew GEO TRAIL
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We start with our double page feature (pages 6 to 7), which, in this edition is focussed on The Woolwell Centre. A fire broke out in the centre at the end of July and thanks to the staff, community, firefighters and volunteers, the building was saved from disaster and was opened up to the public just two days later!
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For this edition I have been overwhelmed by the incredible sense of community spirit on display in and around the city.
With a cup of tea or coffee in hand, read about our Plymouth locals through pages 8 to 11. We have a
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young lad who is following in his family’s footsteps in the world of performing arts at the Theatre Royal Plymouth; and a Neonatal Sister from Derriford Hospital who has just come back from Ukraine where she was providing much-needed medical aid. Historian Ron Smith navigates us through the world of the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons in 997. Read how their exploits shaped the local area. Locally, there is lots to enjoy, see pages 37 to 43 for our What’s On Guide. Sadly though, this will be my last Plym Links issue as Editor, due to family life taking precedence. Please can I take this time to thank all the contributors and people I have interviewed during my time as Editor, you have all made the job so very rewarding. I am leaving you in the very capable hands of my colleague Joanne Mallard, who has worked as an Account Manager with the Links magazines team for the last four years. Joanne grew up in Estover and now lives in Plympton, so she is local to Plym Links and knows the area well. She is very much looking forward to getting started on the Dec/Jan edition.
I am writing this Editor’s note just a few days after the world heard the sad news of the death of Her Majesty the Queen. As our longest reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered by the nation with huge affection. We at Links Magazines extend our condolences to His Majesty The King and to the Royal Family. 2022 has whizzed by in the blink of an eye, and as we usher in a new era with a new Prime Minister and a new Monarch, I hope people are looking forward to Christmas. We can raise a glass to those we have lost, the memories we have made and toast what is to come.
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‘Now I find myself stood, hearing nothing around me, just my eyes staring like lasers watching to see where the fire engine goes, my heart sinks, it turns up Darklake Lane, the only reason to turn up the lane is to go to the Woolwell Centre.
fire at the Woolwell Centre was a scary time for all involved but it showed just how effective a community can be if they work together.
‘Whilst stood in the garden backing on to Pick Pie Drive at approximately 9.30pm a fire engine with flashing blue lights could be seen in the distance. A few of our neighbours joked “wouldn’t it be funny if they were heading to the Woolwell Centre?”
Centre manager and Woolwell resident Lynn Tamsett-White said the whole experience was scary but praised staff, volunteers, local residents and councillors for their love and support.
‘My head starts firing into automatic mode, starting to tick off a procedure in my head of how do I manage this - “check your phone Lynn” came straight into my thoughts as I have the CCTV for the Woolwell Centre linked to my mobile. I could see the fire engine turning into my car park. My heart sank.
‘Saturday July 30 started off like any normal day, walking our dog, shopping, visiting family and going to neighbours for a barbecue in the evening. All pretty good stuff on a lovely warm sunny Saturday,’ said Lynn, who took over as manager in May this year.
Fire at the Woolwell Centre
‘I said to Angie, my wife, I’ve got to go to the centre the fire engine is outside.‘AsIwas running towards the centre I could see hose reels were being taken out of the fire engine, I went straight to the Commander in charge, and said who I was and opened up.
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‘It’s times like these that you realise how lucky you are to be surrounded with good, honest, community hearted people.’
“ As I was running towards the centre I could see hose reels were being taken out of the fire engine ” Centre manager Lynn Tamsett-White
The source of the fire
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‘I open these up and without thinking pull open the door, a plume of black smoke billowed out and smelt awful, I was moved rather quickly out of the way and out of the building.
After this, it was past midnight and all staff and volunteers agree to meet back at the centre on Sunday morning to clean everything as best as possible, to open onLynnMonday.said:‘My team, who I was already proud of, all showed up on Sunday morning with face masks, cleaning products in hand and off we went and cleaned the affected areas until 5pm that day.
‘A team of firemen went through the main hall with hoses and breathing apparatus on, to find the source of the issue. After about 10 minutes - which felt like 2 hours - I was called forward to be advised “your building is on fire in the back corridor leading to the side stage of the main hall and back room”.’
‘Whilst stood there by myself in the rain, with a multitude of scenarios going through my head regarding what condition the centre be in, along with “this is not a great start to your tenure of being the new centre manager Lynn” and “you’ve been in sole charge for less than 8 weeks and the centre is on fire”, I heard my name being called. I turned around and staff members were running towards me, in fact the whole lot turned up with partners and children in tow over the coming 10 minutes. One member of my team Jo was the first to arrive and dealt with my small meltdown andTheanxiety.’jobofgetting the very toxic and unpleasant thick black smog and smell from the main hall and surrounding area was going to be a difficult one.
Now outside and waiting, Lynn felt it was time to notify her team of what was happening.
‘It’s times like these that you realise how lucky you are to be surrounded with good, honest, community hearted people.
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and sorted out how to safely put these on, with Jason also making the electrics safe, removing the radiator in question and attending to the varying sensors around the affected area.
‘The fireman in charge noticed we have large extraction vents at the top of the main hall and asked if I knew how to switch them on, unfortunately I didn’t. However, Paul Blight, who lives locally, and is also a Bickleigh Parish Councillor like me, came up
‘Suddenly there was silence within the building, although the ringing noise just seemed to continue in my‘Afterhead.about an hour we were allowed in, I gave the instruction to contact the bookings planned in the diary for Sunday. We managed to send out emails to all the contact details we were given at the time of the booking for the events that were happening on Sunday.’
‘I started the message off with “I can’t believe I’m writing this but I am currently stood outside our Centre and we are on fire! The fire brigade is in attendance, when I know more details I will let you know.”
‘The support of my team and the community afterwards has been amazing. I couldn’t have asked for anything more, we got soot black dirty, we laughed, we cried, we worked our socks off to get the community centre open for all on the Monday and we achieved that together as a team.
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Lynn was asked to turn mains gas and electric off - and with those now off, firefighters and Lynn head to the main hall entrance doors.
Staff and volunteers cleaning up
‘As a centre we were lucky - the damage could have been so much worse. First and foremost, no one was hurt and the true spirit of community was on show for all to see.’
At the end of their ten-day trip, Dan and Tracey met Olena Mosiychuk in Prague. Olena is a military medic refugee who has also been volunteering to bring aid and medical relief to those in Ukraine. Olena’s sponsors have now set up a sister organisation alongside PUMA called ‘Lev Hearts’ to help continue giving medical aid to wounded children and refugees. Reflecting on the experience, Tracey said: ‘I’d been involved with the PUMA group almost since it’s foundation when my husband Dan was asked to drive PUMA’s first load of aid to the Slovakian Ukrainian border. Then, when PUMA cofounder Ali, from Brixton, was taken ill part way through the third aid run, Dan asked if I could fly out to take her place and continue the 3,000-mile round trip with him. Of course, I jumped at the‘Thechance!waris far from over, it’s getting worse and our help is still needed.’
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During the next trips, supplies were donated directly to the hospital, but unfortunately, during the third trip Ali fell ill so could not continue on the journey to Ukraine. This is where Tracey selflessly stepped in at a moment’s notice. Speaking about her experience, Tracey, from Plymouth, said: ‘What stood out to me was the solidarity and pride of the Ukrainian people; they were all helping each other through crisis and so welcoming and thankful for us just being there and showing our support.’
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Husband and wife team Dan and Tracey took aid to treat wounded veterans and refugees at the specialist Respiratory Hospital. They also visited a local children’s hospital at the request of UHP Consultant Paediatrician Denise Ullmann, who also offered her support. They experienced an air raid warning and were offered
Little did she know that she would be on a plane joining her husband in Ukraine with an hours’ notice, to provide medical aid to a hospital in Uzhhorod with the group Plymouth Ukraine Medical Aid (PUMA).
Soon after PUMA was launched Olha Danko, Speciality Neonatal Doctor for Plymouth NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) from Ukraine, stepped in to help her home country. She contacted a hospital in Uzhhorod in Western Ukraine where she had trained, and it wasn’t long before more UHP staff offered support.
Tracey’s husband Dan Halton and friend Ali Piper were at the forefront of the PUMA’s first trips to Ukraine when the team met two Ukrainian women at the Slovakian border to drop-off medical supplies in April 2022.
PUMA was founded by Iain Sherriff and Rupert Jones from Plymouth University soon after the war in Ukraine began in February 2022. n
Dedicated Derriford Hospital staff member delivers medical aid to Ukraine
shelter: ‘It was a surreal experience, being sat in a shelter eating dinner normally and knowing you’re safe when someone else out there might not be.’
“ What stood out to me was the solidarity and pride of the Ukrainian people; they were all helping each other through crisis and so welcoming and thankful for us just being there and showing our support. ”
When Neonatal Sister Tracey Halton started her annual leave back in June, she had plans to watch the tennis and celebrate her anniversary with husband Dan Halton.
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Zach has been participating in Theatre Royal Plymouth’s Young Company Hubs for almost two years and already has his sights set on a career in the performing arts.
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Every year, the Young Company perform three shows in The Drum. For the Spring show Busting Heads in April 2022, some Young Company Hubs members were cast in the show, including Zach. It was the first time Zach had performed in the theatre.
Practitioners noticed his behaviour improved within the
Young Company Hubs works in partnership with five secondary schools across Plymouth and Saltash to offer TRP’s youth theatre provision to young people that may not otherwise be able to access it. The programme is an extra-curricular opportunity for young people to find a love for theatre.
Plymouth lad Zach Lauder is following in his family’s footsteps within the world of performing arts.
‘At first, none of us knew each other so we were all a bit shy. As we got into it, we all started becoming friends and even outside of the sessions we were hanging out.’
‘My Nan worked at TR2 and looked after actors’ children. Mum and Dad did singing and performing and my Grandad worked backstage. This was all before I was Youngborn.’Company Hubs is often young people’s first involvement with theatre, allowing them
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‘My Nan, my Grandad, my Mum and my dad have all done drama stuff with the theatre before.
’It’s a really strong atmosphere where everybody can be who they want to be, and it’s just a nice place to be. I like where we get to make scripts and put all of our effort into a piece of work that we can show.’
to not only learn about the world of theatre, but to also build positive relationships with others and work on improving their confidence and self-esteem through engaging in these workshops.
Throughout the rehearsal process, Zach was outside of his regular environment and having to adapt to new situations and scenarios.
Zach remembers coming along to the first session, halfway through Year 7.
It was Zach’s Nan who encouraged him to get involved with Theatre Royal Plymouth.
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Zach played two different roles in the show, which involved multiple voice changes.
‘That was the hardest thing, but I remembered all my lines and the stage directions. I was really nervous before going on stage, because most of the audience we didn’t know.‘During
‘Busting Heads was really fun. When we were rehearsing, we thought it went really quickly and we needed more time, but the shows went really well. They were challenging at times, but we did it.’
Busting Heads, I learned that if I put my mind to what I’m doing, I can focus really well.’
Zach is grateful for the opportunities being part of the Young Company has given him.
‘I’ve done Hubs for almost two years now and I’ve been
able to perform at the theatre because of it. I’ve been to watch shows at the theatre because of it and there was also The Hatchling that we were involved in last year.’ When asked about his future career goals, Zach said: ‘Hubs has helped me understand that no matter what I’m going to do, if I put my mind to it, I can do it. It’s moved me more towards jobs in drama, arts and music.’
Young Company Hubs is kindly sponsored by Pennon. Vicky Garner, Partnerships and Community Coordinator at Pennon, said: ‘As a business based in the South West, we believe it’s our responsibility to promote and contribute to the region. We’re delighted to be sponsoring Theatre Royal Plymouth and the engagement and learning project Young Company Hubs.
‘The support this brings to local schoolchildren is fantastic and we are very pleased to be supporting the local community along with the TRP.’
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• ensure the garden is safe for the hedgehog and doesn’t contain litter, mesh, wire, netting etc.
Hedgehogs are good at getting in and out of gardens, so to be escape proof would mean high solid walls on all sides with no gaps and no climbing plants that they can use as a scrambling net to climb up the wall.
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However, both Councils are aware that this may not be enough for some people and the Councils will be taking a report to their Executive in South Hams and their Hub in West Devon, setting out the steps they propose to take.
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So far, the council has processed the Government energy bill rebates of £150 through Council Tax, Launched a Discretionary Council Tax Rebate Scheme for those households not eligible for the main scheme, launched a Household Support fund to provide rapid, short-term financial support to meet immediate needs with food, energy or water bills and other essentials. They have also made a one-off payment of £90 to householders of state pension age who are already in receipt of Council Tax Reduction and are promoting schemes that will increase the longer-term energy efficiency of properties within the Borough.
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The dramatic increase in the cost of living is beginning to have a significant impact on residents across South Hams. Both the District and the Borough Councils know that the cost of living which is driven by the increase in energy prices are already having an impact on most households.Evenbefore this current situation, 17% of Devon households were experiencing food insecurity (2021) and this has been compounded further by inflation which is now at a 40-year high.
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Cllr Nicky Hopwood, South Hams Executive Member for the Cost-of-living, said: ‘It is important that we act now to mobilise all of our resources to provide a co-ordinated response to this crisis. Don’t be ashamed to come forward if you think you need help, apply for grants and benefits that you are entitled to and also look
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Bliss was set up in 1979. Its vision is simply that every baby born prematurely or sick in the UK has the best chance of survival and quality of life. They work hand in hand with healthcare professionals to ensure family centred care on the neonatal unit is of the highest possible standard. In 2009 the charity introduced different levels of award to recognise the progress and commitment of every unit working hard to implement and improve family centred care, something that Derriford’s NICU team has done exceptionally well.
Something Bliss was particularly inspired by in Plymouth’s NICU was the support given from the FAB (family and baby) team which is external to the hospital and come in twice per week. They help families who may be facing financial hardship to help them to obtain things such as monetary aid and nursery support. This is not something that is standard across all hospitals and
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Derriford’s NICU has been involved with Bliss, the charity for premature and sick babies, since 2017. After initially achieving a pledge of improvement in 2019, the team went on to be awarded the Bronze Award in 2021 and most recently the Silver Award 2022.
the team at Derriford are honoured to be able to provide this service to parents. Roisin McKeon-Carter, Neonatal Nurse Consultant at University Hospitals Plymouth, said: ‘I am extremely proud of the team and the ethos that they have driven to ensure families are always at the heart of care in the NICU. No one plans to have a sick baby. We want to protect parents from the trauma and make their journey as good as possible to help get them through it.’
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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team based at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth has been awarded the Bliss Baby Charter Silver Award. Multiple audits and a recent pre-assessment meeting found the care given to families and babies to be exemplary.
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A large part of the team’s success is its efforts to keep mothers close to their babies. Those who need postnatal care stay in the ward next to the NICU and parents who did not need to stay in the hospital are close to the hospital in free accommodation provided by the Keep Me Close appeal.
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Visitors to Royal William Yard are being invited to travel back through time to learn what Plymouth was like 380-million years ago. The University of Plymouth and Royal William Yard have joined forces to create a new interactive Geo Trail, enabling families to embark on an exciting exploration of the city’s past. They will be able to discover that Drake’s Island was formed from volcanic rock; learn about Plymouth’s once tropical climate; see evidence of weird and wonderful ancient sea creatures; and feel the fossilised remains of old coral reefs. Weaving through Royal William Yard and along the South West Coast Path, the free walking route takes visitors on a voyage of discovery into the Devonian era.
Suitable for all ages and a fun family activity for the summer, a free printed Geo Trail guide will be available from the welcome suite at Royal William Yard’s Gatehouse. It includes a trail map with nine stops, each one marked by a distinctive plaque on the wall featuring a QR code. Scanning the QR codes will reveal videos of geologist Dr Jodie Fisher explaining how to spot the fossils at your fingertips and sharing fascinating facts. The trail turns Royal William Yard into a living museum, bringing history to life in a whole new way by letting you find and feel fossils. From the natural landscape of Devil’s Point, to the building blocks used to create Royal William Yard’s grand buildings, the Geo Trail reveals remains in the rocks and stories in the stones. For those keen to find out more, head to royalwilliamyard.com/geo-trail
“ The Geo Trail will give people a new perspective on Plymouth’s past, and shows how geoscience can tell us so much about our history and our planet ”
Dr Jodie Fisher, an Earth Science Technician at the University, said: ‘The Plymouth we know and love today was a very different place 380 million years ago. The legacy of this fascinating period can be found hidden in plain sight within the geology of the local area and in almost every building at Royal William Yard - you just need to know what to look for. The Geo Trail will give people a new perspective on Plymouth’s past, and shows how geoscience can tell us so much about our history and our planet.’
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Through enjoyable events and activities, artistic and sporting activities, and by supporting school performances, the group aims to enrich the school experience for all involved.
‘The children had a wonderful time taking part and were each rewarded with a certificate, a sticker and an ice pole to cool down! It really brought our community together and was a lovely way to end the previous academic year.’
The Friends of Boringdon Primary School was set up in 2007 to enhance the relationship between Boringdon Primary School, parents and students.
for such things is often very limited, so the Friends of Boringdon stepped in to arrange a sponsored bounce for the children on the last day of the summer term.
At the end of the summer term, the Friends set children the challenge of raising funds for new outdoor gym equipment by taking part in a sponsored jump.
John Secker, Deputy Head of Boringdon Primary School, said: ‘We have spent a lot of time drawing up plans to develop our outside space recently, and are really pleased to have the new gym equipment arriving in October.‘Funding
Friends group raises funds for gym equipment at local school
Thanks to the generosity of families and friends, The Friends of Boringdon are able to raise funds from many of their events, which are then used for projects that benefit the whole school. They have alsready provided a pirate ship play frame, new books for the children and a bike shelter. They are now looking forward to the new gym equipment being installed later this month.
The sponsored activity, held on Friday 22 July, required the children to jump continuously for two minutes -
A local Friends group has worked with its school to raise over £1,500 for new outdoor gym equipment.
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“ The overall aim of Green Minds is to put nature at the heart of our decision making ”
upon the ash tree for food and shelter, which
Augmented reality project at the Hoe and Smeaton’s Tower raises awareness of ash dieback in the South West
‘Ashnihilation’
Tom Milnes’ innovative interactive artwork, which is called ‘Ashnihilation’, is designed to raise awareness of the effect of ash dieback, a chronic fungal disease affecting ash trees in ‘Ashnihilation’Europe.utilises
Creator Tom Milnes lectures in BA (Hons) Fine Art at Arts University Plymouth.
commission, were funded by Green Minds as part of Arts University Plymouth’s participation in the Green Minds project. HoloLens is part of a growing suite of digital tools and resources available to staff and students at Arts University Plymouth as part of the university’s commitment to exploring innovative technologies in the context of culture.
Tom said: ‘The overall aim of Green Minds is to put nature at the heart of our decision making and the goal for this particular project is to bring the issue of ash dieback to the attention of local people in a fun and imaginative way. I wasn’t aware of the problem of ash dieback until I spoke to Devon Wildlife Trust and Green Minds. A variety of flora and fauna rely upon the ash tree for food and shelter, which means that its loss would have serious consequences for wildlife in the area.
Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headsets that allow participants to watch 3D animated creatures populating the Hoe and Smeaton’s Tower, in a guided visual experience which enables them to learn about local biodiversity and the importance of ash trees within our local landscape.
Artist Tom Milnes rewilds Plymouth Hoe in:
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The city of Plymouth’s iconic Hoe and landmark Smeaton’s Tower is the focus of a new cutting edge augmented reality experience created by artist Tom Milnes, as part of a wider project commissioned by Plymouth City Council through Plymouth’s Green Minds (funded by the ERDF/Urban Innovation Actions) and created in conjunction with Arts University Plymouth and with support from Devon Wildlife Trust.
‘To make the project relevant to the city, I wanted to bring Plymouth history and culture into the project, so I created the animated species in the Augmented Reality artwork by using 3D scanning of local buildings, monuments and key features of the landscape.’
The state-of-the-art Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality headsets, used for the ‘Ashnihilation’ creative
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suggested that I play the opening concert in Levinsky Hall in October, and I’m particularly pleased
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Bartok - Rhapsody for violin and piano No.2
Pre-concert talk: 7pm Performance: 7:30pm
Ravel - Tzigane for violin and piano
Romance for violin and piano
Huw Watkins - Partita for solo violin
Schumann:Pathétique Davidsbündlertänze, Op.6
Walton - Sonata for violin and piano
Romantic Piano
Levinsky Hall, as part of the University of Plymouth, is pleased to announce its inaugural season in a new classical music venue for the South West of England. Levinsky Hall, a showcase venue in the ground floor atrium of the Roland Levinsky Building, will present the Musica Viva Concert Series which brings internationally acclaimed performers to the Plymouth community to inspire, educate, challenge, and unite audiences by presenting leading musicians in public concert performances, open rehearsals, and informal talks.
In other words, play old music with the same excitement and freshness as new music with ink barely dry on the pages, and new music with the same deep convictions that we bring to music that has already withstood the tests of ‘Colleaguestime.
Robert Taub, piano
Paganini - Caprice No. 24 for solo violin
A new classical music venue bringing worldclass musicians to the South West
Pre-concert talk: 7pm Performance: 7:30pm
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Virtuoso Violin
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Huw Watkins, piano
Dr Robert Taub, Director of Music, The Arts Institute said: ‘I’m very excited about our upcoming concerts in the beautiful Levinsky Hall. It’s a very comfortable place to enjoy concerts, and its ample stage area allows us to bring in internationally acclaimed ensembles as well as soloists and chamber music.
Saturday, October 15
Chopin: Sonata in B minor, Op.58
With a wonderful Steinway Model C grand piano now in Levinsky Hall along with new on-stage acoustic panels, the two Autumn concerts - Romantic Piano and Virtuoso Violin - kick off an exciting season that highlights both compositional and instrumental virtuosity in works ranging from the Romantic era to the present day that are fresh and daring in their expressive qualities.
Saturday, November 12
Levinsky Hall
Beethoven: Sonata in C minor, Op.13
Huw Watkins – Arietta for violin and piano
and honoured to do so with a programme of exciting works that use the piano to its utmost. And for the November concert, we’re all thrilled to be bringing in the brilliant young London-born virtuoso violinist Mathilde Milwidsky.’
Mathilde Milwidsky, violin
‘One of the perspectives of our Musica Viva concerts is to play old music as if it is new, and new music as if it is old.
Pine ProjectMarten
They are ‘critically endangered’ in England and Wales, and unlikely to spread from existing populations in Gloucestershire and Mid Wales for many decades. Their absence has left our local wildlife without a vital, functioning part. As predators of small animals, pine martens play an important role in balancing nature, especially in our woodlands. Their loss has had subtle and far-reaching knock-on effects on the wildlife of our woodlands and is thought to have contributed to a decline in the numbers of some of our woodland songbirds.
Pine martens are members of the weasel family of animals. They are around the size of a small cat and are wonderful tree climbers. They are mainly nocturnal and most of the time they live alone in sparse populations –so you’re unlikely to see one unless you are very lucky! Much of the pine marten’s diet is made up of voles, but they will also eat other small animals including mice, squirrels, birds and insects. In autumn they also consume a lot of wild fruits.
What is a pine marten?
What stage is the project at?
Images © Devon Wildlife Trsut - Terry Whittaker
The Two Moors Pine Marten Project is exploring the possibility of bringing the animals back to Exmoor and Dartmoor. Across Britain, the pine marten was once the second most common carnivore, but today they are Britain’s second least common.
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of pine martens survive in Scotland and parts of Northern England, and in recent years there have been successful reintroductions in Mid Wales and the Forest of Dean, but a lack of good habitat connectivity makes these populations unlikely to reach the South West. After an absence of 150 years, the prospect of pine martens returning to Dartmoor and Exmoor, and from there across the South West, would be a vital next step in the return of a lost native.
Why reintroduce pine martens?
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A new national strategy for the reintroduction of pine martens highlighted the South West as a priority for potential reintroduction. The proposed reintroduction would involve a minimum of 30 to 40 pine martens being translocated from sustainable populations in Scotland over a period of two years. The first pine martens would be released in autumn 2024 and then closely monitored, so that their location and movements would be known. The project is currently working with experts and local communities to determine the potential impacts of pine martens on other native species, agriculture, shooting estates and woodland management, to establish where and whether a couldreintroductiontakeplace.
Pine martens evolved alongside our other native woodland species. They are solitary animals, live at
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Are pine martens a threat to other species?
The Two Moors Pine Marten Project is a partnership of includesorganisationsconservationwhichDartmoorNationalParkAuthority,DevonWildlifeTrust,ExmoorNationalParkAuthority,NationalTrustandWoodlandTrust.TheprojecthasalsoreceivedexpertadviceandsupportfromVincentWildlifeTrust,ForestryEnglandandNatureScot,withadditionalsupportfromTurnstyleDesigns.
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place suitable precautions can be taken to reduce the risk of pine marten predation, for example adapting dormice boxes to prevent pine martens accessing them.
Who is involved in the Project?
Stephen Hussey
relatively low population densities, have large home ranges and eat what is locally and seasonally abundant. This means they have a lower impact on birds than do activitiesreintroductionconservationWhereenvironment.speciesvulnerableofpopulationsunlikelyTheyanddomesticsuchpredatorscommonasfoxes,catscrows.aretoaffectrareorinawildandaretaking
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rosemarytolerantDrought
Our poor gardens have taken a real pounding after this summer’s drought with ‘autumn’ arriving horribly early for many trees and shrubs which shed their leaves months early, and others like perennials and annuals coming to an end far earlier than usual. With rising temperatures appearing to become the norm, it’s time to make a major reassessment of our garden management, what we plant, and how we use our outdoor space. Autumn is the ideal time of year to plan and carry out any changes, from hard landscaping to turfing and planting.
and rosemary, which thrive in dry conditions but hate having ‘wet feet’, especially in winter. (Or if sticking with containers, swap small pots for large ones that don’t need watering so often). When planning features such as this for your garden, bear in mind that every garden has to ‘multi-task’ to suit different times of year and all extremes of weather. So, though shade is ultra-desirable during a hot summer, from autumn to early spring we tend to want to make the most of scarce sun, so don’t site a densely planted pergola where it blocks sun from house windows. Planting to suit the soil and aspect (the amount of sun or shade) is a no-brainer now our weather is changing so radically. But what did become massively apparent in my garden was the difference between well-cared for versus unimproved soil. Borders that had been regularly mulched with garden compost or manure, and my compost-rich no-dig veg beds, grew happy healthy plants
Shade and outdoor seating along with attractive, fragrant, and low maintenance planting topped many people’s wish lists this summer, which can be achieved
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“ Autumn is the ideal time of year to plan and carry out any changes, from hard landscaping to turfing and planting ”
A pergola provides shade for outdoor relaxation
with a plant-clad pergola that can either be free-standing or with one side attached to a house or outbuilding. Clothe with a climber such as a grape vine or a wisteria to create a Mediterranean feel, or a rambler rose partnered with clematis. Raised beds need less watering than pots and serve dual purpose as extra, informal seating, plus having planting beds off the ground is ideal for drought-tolerant fragrant plants like lavender, sage,
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and good crops, whereas plants on un-improved soil really struggled. Time spent on soil improvement this autumn is likely to pay absolute dividends in future.
Winter-flowering Camellia
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If you’re looking for a quick fix to brighten your garden, patio pots are the perfect weekend project. Hoof out bedding plants onto the compost heap and get ahead with planting of autumn and winter colour plants, like Heuchera with evergreen foliage in a magnificent range
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areas on exposed leaf piles and old plastic water pipes. Extra heat seemed to be the cause of the garden phlox perennials wilting and dying back, until tell-tale orange pupae found among their roots revealed the destructive activity of the stem bore moth. With autumn soon arriving, the ‘leather-jacket’ larvae of another creature – much loved by local hedgehog, fox and badger populations, will soon emerge as ‘daddy-long-legs’ or craneflies. Not so well loved though, have been the huge numbers of female horseflies after our blood. Known by the Vikings as ‘clegs’, these vampire gadflies forced us to wear long sleeves and trousers whenever mowing or weeding. One sad event to report was finding one of the young insurgent rabbits apparently asleep under the front hedge, but closer inspection revealed a rear leg inescapably entangled with goosegrass and ivy which had caused its death.
As living costs escalate, there’s lots of ways to save money in the garden. Plant outdoor crops for next year like soft fruit, brassicas, and garlic and dvide rhubarb crowns to make more plants.
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Cottage Garden Wildlife
Collect seeds from annual garden flowers such as love in a mist, sunflower, and Californian poppy. Sow outside now if soil is well drained, or in modular trays to overwinter under cover.
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Seasonal tips
Make more plants for free by dividing herbaceous perennials (tackle spring
usually contain lots of seeds, so why not get together with some gardening friends and share an order to save money and grow a wider variety of plants.
and summer-flowering ones now and do late-blooming plants as well as ornamental grasses next spring).
ot everyone’s cup of tea, but hot weather undoubtably attracted a greater variety of insects this summer. Among the first arrivals were adult oil beetles searching for bare patches of ground to build their nest burrows. These charismatic, some might say ugly beetles, exhibit an extraordinary life-cycle. Hundreds of eggs laid underground hatch into tiny louse-like larvae (known as triungulins) that climb into flower-heads to await suitable bee hosts. When a solitary bee arrives to collect pollen, they attach themselves using small hooks on their feet. At the bees nest they dismount and then feed on their pollen stores. Other fascinating beetles included the dor beetle, often called the ‘lousy watchman’ due to the small yellow mites often seen clinging underneath as stowaways, and one of Britain’s largest, the longhorned tanner beetle, attracted to the rotting remains of our old apple tree. The hot weather saw more sunbathing than usual by blackbirds and robins, fluffing feathers and stretching wings to drive out plumage parasites, and by our slowworm and common lizard residents finding new basking
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Mustela Putorius Furo - which translates as ‘stinky, raging thief’ is an awful mouthful for what can be a very affectionate and fun loving pet - if handled young enough. They are inquisitive and, unlike Gareth, are usually very sociable and enjoy living in groups called a ‘Busyness’. They can sleep for 18 hours at a time but are otherwise very lively and can even be walked in a harness. Ferrets can live up to around ten years, something to consider when thinking of taking one on. Unlike their constant supply of cats, dogs and rabbits, Woodside doesn’t always have any for adoption. For advice or news of any needing a home, please ring the sanctuary on 01752 311528 or visit www.woodsidesanctuary. org.uk n
Ferrets are affectionate and fun loving
Home-checker Clare said: ‘Dartmoor Prison is a wonderful forever home for these boys, I’ve never seen pet housing like it! At least 13 x 20 foot and full of tunnels, shrubs and toys etc.’
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Scrappy was found covered in ticks close to a cliff edge, he was very nervous but is now healthy and his confidence is improving daily with all the attention being given on his prison wing. Tuck was a stray who arrived so dirty it took time to discover he was actually an albino underneath. Goose’s owners were unable to take him when they moved and, for a time, there was concern about his splayed back legs. Fortunately, despite his funny walk, the deformity didn’t worry him and he’s a very happy boy. All have been neutered which, certainly in Tuck’s case, has removed the terrible smell that banished him to the sanctuary’s outside ferret run.
Thanks to a BBC TV article, Gareth began a life sentence to help with rodent control and also provide inmates with an animal to care for. Although Gareth got his heavenly release some time ago, prison staff reached out in August and have now taken on three homeless ferrets to carry on the tradition.
“ Dartmoor Prison is a wonderful forever home for these boys, I’ve never seen pet housing like it! ”
In 2014, a ferret called Grumpy Gareth left Woodside for Dartmoor Prison. Gareth had been something of a liability as he hated others of his kind and had temporarily blocked any more being taken in.
On the artificial system, Sam’s milk formula was accessible 24 hours a day. Detailed monitoring revealed that he suckled at a very variable rate throughout a 24-hour period, replicating natural rearing behaviour. Sam also suckled at times without taking in milk, demonstrating that suckling behaviour is a key part of maternal nurturing.
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world by biting things and interacting with them in this way. Bottle-reared foals may exhibit more of this behaviour because of incorrect handling, such as being pushed away, which the foal interprets as positive, playful attention.Theartificial feeding system is simple, consisting of a plastic tube leading from an enclosed milk bucket to a lamb bottle teat attached to a stable door at an appropriate height. The Heatwave Milk Warmer heats the formula in the plastic tube as it passes through the machine.Thesystem also allowed for 24-hour camera monitoring and the team caring for Sam observed other activities replicating the natural behaviour of foals.
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International animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has developed a pioneering suckling system to help the natural development of orphaned foals in its care.
“ Sam flourished in the overall care of The Donkey Sanctuary and recently reached the age where the team could consider him for rehoming.
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The idea came from one of the charity’s grooms who had experience in the agriculture sector and had seen an artificial suckling system used to rear new-born lambs.Sam,an orphaned donkey foal relinquished into The Donkey Sanctuary’s care at just one week old, was initially hand reared with bottle feeds every three to four hours.Theteam caring for Sam noticed potentially concerning behaviours developing, such as rearing up and biting in a playful manner, and the decision was taken to adapt the artificial suckling system to replace hand rearing.
These included head butting the teat, chewing or rubbing the teat and staying close by even when not feeding – all behaviours considered to be non-nutritive suckling and similar to when foals stay close to their mothers in the first five months of life. n
Foals are dependent on a milk-based diet for at least three to four months of life, which has significant cost and resource implications for equine sanctuaries.
Ben Hart, The Donkey Sanctuary’s Senior Lead Behaviour and Human Behaviour Change, said: ‘Although rare, orphaned foals are one of the greatest challenges to equid care and welfare. Hand rearing is often the only option for equine sanctuaries when an orphan arrives. However, too much inappropriate handling from humans can result in behavioural issues as the foal grows.’ Foals learn a great deal about the
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It may be the new kid on the block (sorry!) but Eastern Europe is probably the birth-place of wine. Wine was made in Georgia 8,000 years ago - it’s probably past its best now - but countries like Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovenia and Macedonia all have admirable winemaking histories. Look up ‘Moldova wine tunnels’ next time you’re surfing the net - seriously! Communism didn’t do these wineloving nations any favours. Standards fell quickly, and traditional grape varieties were dug up and replaced with international varieties. The collapse of the Soviet Union reversed the situation - Eastern Europe is back! Labour and production costs are low. To start with ‘value’ meant OK house wine, but unhindered by politics, standards have risen sharply, resulting in some terrifi c wines. The labels can be intimidating - if it seems like a foreign language - it probably is! Fortunately most countries include eyebrow-raising English translations from a certain well-known app! Some grape varieties don’t exactly roll off the tongue - Feteasca Regala, Rkatsiteli, Plavac, Malvazija Istarska - you get the idea! And for anyone thinking ‘I’ve heard of Malvasia’, Malvazija Istarka is no relation at allWineha! should be a bit mysterious so why not the label? I find a Cyrillic label exciting (I’ve had a sheltered life).
Are Eastern European wines good? How can Europe’s poorest nation (Moldova) produce stunning wines? How do you pronounce the grape variety Smerderevaka? (no idea).
Anyway, I’ve tried a variety in restaurants as well as at work, and I’m a fan - I love the engaging mixture of familiar and Whereexotic.should you start? Well, Georgia may be the cradle of wine so let’s start with its most famous grape, Saperavi. As well as being easy to pronounce it produces deep red wines well suited to ageing and has the distinction of being one of the world’s few Teinturier grapes. What? You don’t know what that is? How lucky I’m here. Teinturier means the flesh, as well as the skin, is red. Surrounding countries also grow Saperavi and the best I’ve tried personally was from Moldova. White lovers may be tempted by orange wine - a style of natural wine where white grapes are left to ferment in contact with their skins like red wine, often in a traditional earthenware ‘Qvevri’ - a giant amphora without handles often sunk into the earth. ‘Proper’ Orange Wine is a bit of a shock. Savoury and powerful, it should accompany food. Many customers buy a bottle. Few buy a second. Luckily ‘westernised’ orange wines are available - Romania’s biggest exporter, Cramele Recas, makes a delicious, light version - like a Pinot Grigio with candied fruit notes. Call in soon to say hello and we can practice saying ‘Gaumarjos’ (‘Cheers’ in Georgian) n
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Eastern European Wines
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Around a quarter of the UK adult population are reported to regularly drink at levels that are harmful to their health, and amongst younger people (aged 1549) alcohol is the leading cause of ill health, disability and death.
• Having at least two alcohol free days a week
For example, alcohol is one of the biggest risk factors for developing breast cancer. It is estimated that around 4,400 breast cancer cases are caused each year as a result of drinking alcohol. One study showed that premenopausal women who binge drink have twice the breast cancer risk of those who don’t.
Alcohol dependence (also known as alcoholism or alcohol addiction) is the most serious form of high risk drinking, where the person feels compelled to drink and feels unable to cope without it. This addiction can have very serious knock on eff ects on the person’s mental health and ability to function at work and at home. In the longer term this can lead to liver failure and even death.
There is an old joke that says the definition of an alcoholic is someone that drinks more than their doctor. I certainly like a glass of wine or two, but I frequently come across the damage that alcohol can do to people’s health, and thought that this may be a good topic for us to look at in ‘Sober October’.
• Alternating alcoholic drinks with soft ones to slow down your consumption
• Try diluting drinks eg wine spritzers
Needing a drink first thing in the morning, a tremor or other withdrawal symptoms when stopping or reducing drinking, negative life events as a consequence of drinking eg injury, blackouts, relationship or work issues, feeling guilty about your drinking or get angry when others suggest cutting down.
• Try low alcohol or no alcohol beers or wines
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Other cancers that are greatly increased by regular alcohol consumption include cancers of the bowel, throat and mouth.
Currently the Chief Medical Officer advises no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, ensuring you have several alcohol free days and never binge drinking. It is recommended that alcohol is avoided altogether during pregnancy.Fourteen units is equivalent to: 7 glasses of wine, 7 pints of beer or cider or 14 single shots of spirit.
Tips for reducing alcohol consumption include:
Dr Rachel Tyler is a doctor at Stirling Road Surgery, St Budeaux
The One You Think about your Drink Score can be a helpful tool to see whether your current drinking level could be a problem:
If you feel you or a loved one may be dependent on alcohol there are a few warning signs that might indicate that this is a bigger problem:
If you or a loved one is a heavy drinker and may be alcohol dependent it is important not to stop drinking suddenly as this can trigger alcohol withdrawal seizures. Much safer to cut down slowly and seek help from your GP or local alcohol service.
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• Keep an alcohol diary – there are some great apps out there now eg Dry January or Drink Free Days
If you are regularly drinking a bit more than this, October may be the perfect time to think about cutting down.
In Plymouth,The Harbour Centre is a free self referral service for anyone who is struggling with their alcohol use. They can be contacted on 01752 434343 or through their website www.harbour.org.uk n
So what is considered to be a ‘safe’ amount of alcohol?
As well as the immediate effects of intoxication; including head injuries, car accidents, violence and antisocial or risky behaviour; the longer term effects can be less obvious, and sometimes more insidious.
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Shaen added: ‘During covid much of our help went online so we could continue to support people as best we could. As restrictions ease, a fair proportion of our work remains online, an example is our very popular iHope course (empowering people to live well with and after cancer), which is run in conjunction with Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Drop-in community support for anyone affected by cancer
‘Cancer can be a very difficult time for patients and also carers; you won’t need an appointment, so we would encourage those who may need support to come along and meet us.’
The Mustard Tree team can be contacted on 01752 430060. Please keep up to date with The Centre via social media: Facebook (Mustard Tree Macmillan
for a number of different reasons, so wanted to offer a Cancer Café style drop in. Where we will be on hand to answer queries, signpost to our other services, provide information, and offer an informal listening ear... with the added addition of a cup or something hot of course! The service will be hosted by a member of the Mustard Tree team, and local heroes, also known as ourThevolunteers!’drop-insites are located in Ivybridge (Methodist Church) 9.30am to 12.30pm, every other Wednesday, Kingsbridge (Harbour House) 1.30pm to 4.30pm every other Wednesday, Tavistock (The Clinic) 9.30am to 12.30pm, every other Friday, and in Liskeard (The Liskerrett Centre) 1.30pm to 4.30pm , every other Friday. The Cancer Café drop-ins will run every other week in these towns, and along with a warm welcome, you can be assured of an informal and relaxed atmosphere.Racheladded:
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ome of you may be familiar with the work of the University Hospitals Plymouth Mustard Tree team at Derriford Hospital. The Mustard Tree, based on level three of the hospital, provide services to those affected by Cancer.
Mustard Tree Manger Shaen Milward said: ‘We are able to offer a range of support which includes counselling, complementary therapy, benefits advice, support specialist advice, and a range of other group therapies. We hold an extensive range of resources at the centre enabling us to provide the information people require. If we can’t, we can signpost people to the many other other agencies we work with.’
‘That being said, people still feel very strongly about the benefits of face-to-face interaction. Covid has touched every area of our lives and accessing services has been restricted at times, so the Mustard Tree Centre staff are keen to re-establish supportive links in theClinicalcommunity.’Nurse Specialist Rachel Wood said: ‘We are aware that coming to the hospital can be challenging,
Information and support for anyone in the local community affected by cancer
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Wood MediSpa is an exclusive surgery centre, founded by Consultant Plastic Surgeon Mr James McDiarmid, where we are proud to put patient safety rst.
Facial aesthetics are administered by Lauren Mackintosh, Advanced Medical Aesthetics Practitioner, who can personalise your results tailored to your speci c needs.
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Wood MediSpa also has access to a fully equipped operating theatre and 6 en-suite rooms on the ward for in-patients and cosmetic dental clinic.
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In the experienced hands of lead Medical Aesthetics Practitioner Lauren Mackintosh, you can rest assured you will receive the best standards of treatment and safety. At the forefront of aesthetics, Wood MediSpa raises the standard of patient safety with use of the Clarius L20 to guide filler treatment and map facial vasculature.Asthepopularity of these injectable treatments increases but the industry remains largely unregulated, the number of complications is also rising. At Wood MediSpa staff have instant access to hyaluronidase (the
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2022 will see The Proclaimers heading into the recording studio to record their 12th studio album, followed by festival appearances in the summer and a 35-date UK & Ireland tour from October to December. Stopping at Plymouth Pavilions with special guest support John Bramwell.
The live show will be held at The Quad Theatre at Marjon Arts Centre at 7.30pm.
Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV - and now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live on October 16.
Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps
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On BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island discs, David Tennant describes his first track by The Proclaimers - ‘I could have chosen any and every track from this band, probably my favourite band of all time. They write the most spectacular songs, big hearted, uncynical passionate Undersongs.’14s to be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times.
The Proclaimers have carved out a niche for themselves in the netherworld where pop, folk, new wave, and punk collide. In the process, they have enjoyed Gold and Platinum singles and albums in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
The best-selling author will meet fans after the show to sign copies of his latest book, The Hezbollah Hiking Club.
Joly famously attended school with Osama Bin Laden and armed with a trusty Powerpoint, fans can expect his holiday snaps to provide comedy and a sense of danger.
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The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire, and wit. Their songs feature at weddings, funerals and everything in-between and there is one song, an early celebration of falling head over heels in love that is known the world over and has become a staggering global anthem.
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Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe.
Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotter and seeker of dangerous travel spots. From North Korea though the Congo and Syria to Chernobyl, he’s visited some of the most unusual places on the planet.
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Local women’s charity Trevi is calling all courageous, strong women to complete their 10k Warrior Women Walk this October. This year, Trevi launches its very first Warrior Women Walk. Join them on as they urge local women to come together and step out in support of those affected by domestic violence and abuse. The Warrior Women Walk is an opportunity to connect with friends and other amazing women. They hope the 10k challenge will bring together women who have been affected by trauma and abuse, whether personally or a loved one; women who want to see a future without violence against women and girls and women looking to have fun with their girlfriends and raise money for Charity; Trevi invites you to take n their warrior Thechallenge!Warrior Women route will take in some of Devon’s most stunning scenery. The 10k will walk you around the beautiful Burrator reservoir and rugged moorland of Sheepstor - but that’s not all - to test you that little bit further, the charity has planned fun activities to challenge you around the route to bring out the female warrior in you!
Sunday 16 October
The award-winning smash-hit production of Girl From The North Country, written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer) with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth from November 1 to 5. The Broadway production of Girl From The North Country has received seven Tony Award nominations including, Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Direction of a Musical – Conor McPherson, Best Orchestrations – Simon Hale, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role – Mare Winningham, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a MusicalJeannette Bayardelle and Best Sound Design of a Musical. The production was also nominated in the Best Musical Theatre Album category at the 2022 Grammy Awards. Girl From The North Country is an uplifting and universal story about family and love which boldly reimagines the legendary
at a turning point in their lives, they realise nothing is what it seems. But as they search for a future, and hide from the past, they find themselves facing unspoken truths about the present.
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The world-famous musical BUGSY MALONE is based on the hit 1976 movie by Alan Parker. Packed with instantly recognisable songs from Oscar®-winner Paul Williams including My Name is Tallulah, You Give A Little Love and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam, Bugsy Malone is a masterclass of musical comedy with one of the most joyously uplifting finales in musical theatre.
The Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Birmingham Rep and Kenny Wax revival of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s universally acclaimed, sell-out production of Bugsy Malone is coming to Theatre Royal Plymouth this month (October 18 to 22).
Shane Richie to star in panto!
First ever touring production comes to Plymouth
WHAT’S ON
Bugsy Malone stars a talented cast of young performers, aged between 9 and 15 as well as adult performers.
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Theatre Royal Plymouth recently announced that television, recording, musical theatre and pantomime star Shane Richie will lead the cast in this year’s spectacular family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty as Muddles from Friday, December 16. He will be joined by Matt Terry, Ceri Dupree, Peter Piper and Stephanie McKenzie this Christmas.
Girl From the North Country
Shane Richie has been a regular fixture on prime-time television and known for creating the role of the lovable Alfie Moon in BBC One’s EastEnders. In addition to his illustrious television career, Shane has many theatre credits to his name, including the London West End and Manchester production of Grease, Boogie Nights, A Perfect Murder, Not Dead Enough and most recently has played the roles of ‘Hugo’ and ‘Loco Chanelle’ in Everybody’s Talking about Jamie in the West End and on UK tour.
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Shane says, “I am really looking forward to playing Muddles at The Theatre Royal Plymouth this pantomime season. Sleeping Beauty is a great story with plenty of opportunity for big laughs and slapstick jokes which will entertain the whole family. Can’t wait to see you all there!”
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Joining Shane is the fabulous panto dame and cabaret artist Ceri Dupree. Ceri’s portrayal of Danny La Rue in Cilla achieved acclaim and his extensive repertoire of theatre shows include Hello Dolly, Rock Hard 60s Tribute show, Hot Stuff the 70s tribute show, The Ultimate Hen Party, The Wizard of Oz and The Rocky Horror Show. Don’t get caught snoozing, book your tickets now!
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Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls and dreamers. Rival gangster bosses Fat Sam and Dandy Dan are at loggerheads. The custard pies are flying and Dandy Dan’s gang has gotten the upper hand since obtaining the new-fangled “splurge” gun!
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songs of Bob Dylan. It’s 1934 in the heartland of America and we meet a group of wayward souls who cross paths in guesthouse.time-weatheredaStanding
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More than 250 Morris dancers and musicians will be pouring into Tavistock on Saturday, November 19 to perform for the 7th ‘Pudsey Day of AfterMorris’.atwo-year break due to Covid, the colourful event, hosted by Meavy based Dartmoor Border Morris see Morris friends travelling from all over the South West. With a little help from the BBC, the plucky Morris sides will be out and about collecting for the BBC’s ‘Children in Need’ appeal.
Dartmoor Border Morris have been running for some 21 years and meet every Wednesday in Meavy Parish Hall from 7.30pm throughout the winter, then dance out at various pubs across Dartmoor during the summer. They dance in the traditional Border style, wearing tatter jackets reflecting the wonderful colours of Dartmoor. www.dartmoorbordermorris.com
keep fit and are not afraid to make a fool of themselves. Dancing to live music is good for the heart, soul and mind whether you are the dancer or a Dartmoormusician.Border
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All the visiting Morris groups would love members of the public to turn up and support the great cause, but not only that, they would love people actually ‘have a go’. During the day there will be plenty of opportunities to not just stand and watch, but to pick up a stick and get shown an easy dance. Likewise, members of the public can come & have a go joining in the music session. It’s all free to attend and join in! Just a small contribution into the buckets for the BBC Children in Need
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people actually ‘have a go’. During the day
Morris dancing might well be centuries old, and no one really knows how or why it started, but it’s a popular past time with folk who like to
Morris have organised six ‘Pudsey Day of Morris’ and have, to date, collected around £9,000 for the BBC Children in Need Theappeal.day will obviously will start around 10am with three different dance spots in and around Tavistock market. Each hour, there will be two Morris groups performing in all three dance spots, then on the hour, they will stop for a rest, then get replaced by a new Morris group. The event will run through ‘till 4pm, where everyone will retire to the Stannary Arms in King Street, for a well earned rest and a proper Morris music session.
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A photography exhibition devoted to the paths and rivers of Dartmoor is being held at the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown, . The exhibition As Heath Flowers Bloom features work by Jake Tebbutt, a photographer working in and around the South West of England currently studying for a BA (hons) in Photography at the University of Plymouth.
Plymouth Philharmonic Choir’s next blockbuster
For more information and tickets: Visit www.plymouthphilchoir.org
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Tracing the rivers, woods, valleys and moorland that make the National Park, As Heath Flowers Bloom is a photographic exploration of the landscape.
As Heath Flowers Bloom exhibition launches
Working in collaboration with the Dartmoor Hill Farm Project, and the farmers who help manage this environment, Jake’s study follows the routes often used by those seeking to protect the area, nurturing it for future Rebeccagenerations.Martin,Dartmoor National Park Authority’s Visitor Services Manager, said: ‘We’re delighted to be putting on this
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Plymouth Philharmonic Choir are staging their blockbuster on Sunday, December 4 at 7.30pm in Plymouth Guildhall with a performance of Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus. Based on fact both ancient and more recent, the plot and back story are as enthralling as anything that you will see on the big screen.
exhibition and showcasing Jake’s work. Many people will know Dartmoor for its tors but its rivers, woods and valleys are equally as fascinating and have their own stories to tell.
Handel’s music depicts the changing moods of the Jewish people as their fortunes vary from dejection to jubilation. With victory achieved the chorus sing two of the most well-known pieces ‘See, the conqu’ring hero comes’ and ‘Sing unto God’ before an ending where peace is finally restored. The choir are delighted to be welcoming four first class soloists: Natalie Montakhab (Soprano), Kate Symonds-Joy (Mezzo-Soprano), Greg Tassell (Tenor) and James Cleverton (Baritone). Natalie is a former finalist of the Handel Singing Competition, a major annual international singing event.
‘At the same time people can browse our retail range and pick up books, guides, leaflets, or gifts - many of which are sourced locally. Visiting our exhibitions helps support locally-based artists as does buying local, and we look forward to welcoming people.’
4 December
Following on from the roaring success of its first ever, sell-out charity ball, the 2022 event is being staged at Boringdon Park Golf Club.Raising vital funds for DZS, the evening will be hosted by the entertaining BBC South West presenter, David FitzGerald, and include red carpet drinks reception, three-course dinner, charity auction and raffle and live music from Joey The Lips. To book tickets visit bit.ly/DZSCharityBall2022
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The hall also hosts a popular twice weekly playgroup during term time and also a Bottoms Up fitness class at midday on a TheWednesday.hallhas a website - www.shaughpriorvillagehall.co.uk - where there is a host of information.
Within the group there are many interest sections which cater to those who wish to sit and chat, get out and about or are creative. Visit www.u3asites.org.uk/moorsedge/events to see what is planned and its Facebook page for additional photographs of what has been happening at Moor’s Edge U3A.
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Thanks to the Jubilee weekend, a regular Village Hall Social Night was established and is held on the last Tuesday of each month. On Tuesday, November 29 the hall will screen the England v Wales World Cup match.
Sign up for the challenge at www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ tourdemoor or by calling 01752 492626. Registration costs £35 for the 52km or 30km route, and £15 for the 11km route.
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Chris Robinson will give a talk on Plymouth History. December Christmas13 Party
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The Bootneck Baker. Glen has been in the final selection for The Great British Baker and was reserve in 2017.
St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth Tour de Moor cycling event.
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Moor’s Edge U3A is open to anyone retired or semi-retired. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Woolwell Centre at 2.30pm.
October Sausage8 and Beer Festival
The Jersey Boy Quartet
Another date for your diary is a Christmas carols, mince pies and mulled wine evening on Friday, December 2 from 7.30pm. The Food Lovers Club is held at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of the month. This is a very informal event where you just bring a plate of food and a bottle of something to share and meet up with new people. For further information contact Liz Nicholls on 07903 912111 or Viv Jenkins on 07876 572120.
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Diary Dates for meetings 2.30pm at the Woolwell Centre the second Tuesday of the month:
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The popular coffee mornings are on the first Saturday of each month from 10.30am until 1pm. October’s coffee morning on Saturday, October 1 will also double up as Shaugh Prior Apple Day, where you can come and get your apples crushed so bring along your fruit and containers and sign-up for a free tree which has been organised by the Climate Change group. This will also be the very first of our monthly Country Markets with stallholders selling a fantastic array of local produce.
Get your dancing shoes on for Dartmoor Zoological Society’s Charity Ball
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It might seem like a long way off but the annual Christmas market will be held on Saturday, November 26 from 10am until 2pm, so get it in your diaries and on your calendar now! Last year’s event was a great success with stall holders offering a huge variety of affordable, creative gifts and goodies.
Enjoy a choral medley of music for Christmas with carols old and new, works by Eric Whitacre, John Rutter, Mack Wilberg, Billy Joel and rounded off with Handel’s rousing Hallelujah Chorus. 7.30pm at St Peter and The Holy Apostles, Plymouth, PL1 5EG. For details visit plymouthphoenixchorale.org
Browse a range of high quality, affordable art and craft works in a variety of media at Walkhampton Memorial Hall, PL20 6JX. Friday to Sunday 10:30am to 5pm. Free entry, refreshments and raffle available. Proceeds for the village hall and Walkhampton church. Enquiries to Isobel Parris on 01822 855041 or parris67@btinternet. com
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Craft and Art Fair
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Dir. Brett Morgen, US, 2022, 140 mins. Moonage Daydream is an immersive cinematic experience; an audio-visual space odyssey that not only illuminates the enigmatic legacy of David Bowie, but also serves as a guide to living a fulfilling
Dir. Olivia Wilde, US, 2022, 122 mins. Cast. Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde, Harry Styles.
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Every week MUBI selects a brand new film that can be seen for free in cinemas - and if that film is playing with us, you can see it for free at Plymouth Arts Cinema. All with a MUBI GO subscription. For more information visit mubi.com/go
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Walter C. Parson celebrates 180 years of service in Devon and Cornwall
Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware.
Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is proudly celebrating 180 years of dedicated service to local communities throughout Devon and LittleCornwall.couldRichard
In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a con scious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP.
Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name.
Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations”
“In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.”
The succeeding generations consisted of his son - John Walter - and his sonOscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat).
are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations”
The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers.“There
Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware.
The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers.“There
Walter C. Parson celebrates 180 years of service in Devon and Cornwall
Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name.
Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations”
The succeeding generations consisted of his son - John Walter - and his sonOscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat).
Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is proudly celebrating 180 years of dedicated service to local communities throughout Devon and LittleCornwall.couldRichard
Walter C. Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021.
At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.”
From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth.
The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers.“There
Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is proudly celebrating 180 years of dedicated service to local communities throughout Devon and LittleCornwall.couldRichard
are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters.
“In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.”
are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters.
From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth.
Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware.
“In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.”
Two of the staff gained the award for achieving the highest marks in the country in their particular exam. The next generation of qualified staff were to be needed very quickly.
Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name.
Two of the staff gained the award for achieving the highest marks in the country in their particular exam. The next generation of qualified staff were to be needed very quickly.
Walter C. Parson Funeral Directors is proudly celebrating 180 years of dedicated service to local communities throughout Devon and LittleCornwall.couldRichard
Walter C. Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021.
Two of the staff gained the award for achieving the highest marks in the country in their particular exam. The next generation of qualified staff were to be needed very quickly.
The succeeding generations consisted of his son - John Walter - and his sonOscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat).
From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth.
Walter C. Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021.
Walter C. Parson celebrates 180 years of service in Devon and Cornwall
“In today’s cut and thrust business world - there are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations and I am very proud that Walter C. Parson has managed to reach that rare milestone.”
In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a con scious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP.
In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a con scious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP.
In 1999 Wally wanted to retire and Pat, Graham and Stephen bought the business from Wally to make sure it stayed in the family and continued to run as a family owned business. Pat, Graham and Stephen made a con scious decision to continue their predecessors ethos but knew they had to do more than this to move forward, so made a plan to expand the business whilst at the same time making a determined effort to recruit quality staff and train them to the exacting standards of WCP.
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succeeding generations consisted of his son John Walter - and his sonOscar Walter - and his son - Walter Cyril - and his son and daughter - Wally and Sylvia Parson (known as Pat).
Two of the staff gained the award for achieving the highest marks in the country in their particular exam. The next generation of qualified staff were to be needed very quickly.
From the family home at St. Judes, Plymouth, the business expanded during the 70’s and 80’s at first to Plympton, then Crownhill and Ivybridge, so there were four offices in and around Plymouth.
At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.”
Walter C. Parson were on the acquisition trail, buying Pidgen & Son in Torpoint in 2003, Hugh Mills & Gaye with offices in Newton Abbot and Torquay in 2006, Pengelly Funeral Service in Saltash in 2007 and Tavistock & District in 2010. Premises in Exeter were purchased in late 2013 which opened in March 2015 after a complete refurbishment. The Old Police Station, Callington opened in April 2019 and an extension was added to the garage at Torpoint to accommodate the growing fleet of vehicles in 2020. Finally, the old Barton Surgery, Plymstock was opened in June 2021. The firm had grown from 4 offices in 1999 to 12 offices by the end of 2021.
At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.”
Walter C. Parson celebrates 180 years of service in Devon and Cornwall
Walter Parson have imagined in 1842 when he set up business in Stoke Climsland, Cornwall, that some 180 years later the enterprise would still be running under the same family name.
The Company set up a school which to date has produced many qualified funeral directors and embalmers.“There
are few companies left who can look back on a history of more than a century and three quarters. Fewer still whose business has stayed in the same family for seven generations”
44 BUSINESS
Today the business is under the custodianship of Pat’s son - Stephen Ware, her husband - Graham May and her Grandson - John Ware.
At an event held at The New Continental Hotel, Plymouth, on 2nd July 2022 to mark this momentous occasion, Stephen Ware, Managing Director gave a speech, saying “We have invested in people, facilities and premises. Today we have 12 offices, 18 funeral vehicles included in the total of 40 vehicles in our fleet and conduct nearly 1,300 funerals annually across the South West Peninsula.”
Autumn report...
Further east, the dry weather meant farmers harvested their cereal crops in record time. However when it’s so hot the machinery becomes a cocktail of hot, dry, straw dust and grease which is so easily ignited. Combine fires subsequently caught many unharvested fields alight which is devastating. Some crops also became too dry and farmers had to wait to harvest until dew formed. We managed to get to a few local shows this summer. I judged the Whiteface Dartmoor sheep at Totnes Show and although the family got a bit bored as I pondered over woolly exhibits, it was a lovely day. Chas and Dave showed our team at Okehampton Show as we were away, and Gem and the boys helped me at Chagford Show. We didn’t win much, but were in the running in some strong classes. The main thing was the boys both got a rosette in the classes and in the young handler contest. Our Great Gather event was a real success; 40 members of the public joined us for this historic spectacle. I, various family members and my neighbour Bill walked the large group about a mile into the centre of our common adjacent to Greenwell. From the high ground we watched my brother Neil, the lads helping on quads, my niece Bryony on her horse Lady and eight sheep dogs at work as they gradually encircled a huge area, gathering the flock of hundreds. At the same time my family team of helpers and Bill gave a running commentary on how a gather works; how the common works, the way the sheep, cattle and ponies sculpt the iconic Dartmoor landscape; the history of commoning and the archaeology. Usually being in the actual gather, I struggled to juggle talking to people and instinctively tried to give instructions to the eager but inexperienced helpers – mostly to slow them down so we could keep up! However, we achieved a mutually workable pace, everyone spread out and we brought the flock in safely. We’ll definitely do it again next July. n Mat Cole, Greenwell Farm
As autumn takes hold, the dry days of summer, the heat wave and drought seem a distant memory.
The lack of grass was ok as animals don’t eat loads when it’s hot, but water was a major issue. Greenwell is watered by two springs: one rises and falls with the seasons and usually provides plenty of water; the other is slow and consistent, but never stops. Only on the driest years do we lose the main one - this was one of those years. There was plenty of water for the house, but with cattle and sheep drinking it and watering the garden, it runs short quickly! Fortunately, most of the young cattle had running water near the river and the cows on the common had plentiful water. But we couldn’t use lots of fields for grazing, and grass earmarked to be cut just didn’t grow. So, we will be short of winter feed, although there is still time as the ground is warm and the rain has come - it will just be late.
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In my childhood, I’m sure we had loads of long, hot summers with water short on the farm and vivid memories of being scolded by mum or dad if a tap was on too long! Two weeks of hot weather this summer did seem to send the sensationalist media into apocalyptic mood –however it was hot and the animals did not enjoy the extreme heat.
Winning rosettes at the Chagford Show
The Great Gather event
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ambitious and proactive graduate with a background in content creation, photography, and TikTok, all based around promotional strategies and driving conversations. An enthusiastic collaborator and team player with the proven ability to meet deadlines to a high standard, Bethany’s strong content creation, visual storytelling and technical skills make her a strong addition to any team.
Mirella Dry is a Print Designer from Yorkshire, who creates versatile print designs for fashion, interior and stationery markets. She uses a variety of techniques, including screen printing and digital software, to produce vibrant and playful designs based around flora and fauna and the natural world. Her passion for print and textiles is reflected in the final designs but also in the creative stages, as she immerses herself in drawing, dyeing and colour mixing. n
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Featuring bold concepts and fresh techniques across an eclectic range of mediums, the Class of 2022 already boasts a wealth of experience, winning international prizes, collaborating on industry briefs and coordinating transnational exhibitions. Established in 1856 and formerly known as Plymouth College of Art, this year students voted Arts University Plymouth as the top arts university in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS). This countdown of some of 2022’s most accomplished graduates gives a taste of what can be achieved on a creative degree at Arts University Plymouth, winner of Best Small or Specialist University at this year’s WhatUni Student Choice awards.
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Beni Jaya Riley - BA (Hons) Fashion Design ‘Highly Commended’ at the Graduate Fashion Week Collective 2022 catwalk show, Beni Jaya Riley is a designer often influenced by military and active gear. His university final major project focused on functionality as an essential element of future demonstratingfashion,how functionality can go hand in hand with aesthetics.
graphic novels and comics. Shri’s projects are visualpaletteandthroughconnectionsintimateofaccumulationanfunandfamilyavividexuberantoftextandstorytelling.
specialises in sequential imagemaking. Her work explores family dynamics and intimacy, visualising emotive narratives by using bold shapes and compositions, as well as vibrant colours and textures, to give her digital work an organic feel. These ideas are explored through experimental formats, testing the boundaries of picture books,
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Out and about with Tavistock Ramblers
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An extremely pleasant stroll through the woods
beside a beach area popular with families in the summer months. Continue walking upstream alongside the river. As you round a corner the first clues to the area’s industrial past become apparent. There are waste slate tips, a small quarry and an incline plane on the left and then the massive Cann Viaduct ahead. This viaduct, built unusually of Staffordshire blue brick, was constructed in 1907 by Great Western Railway to replace one of Brunel’s old timber trestle viaducts on the line from Plymouth to Yelverton and Tavistock. Go under the viaduct, past the ruin of a water wheel pit and almost immediately left up a flight of steps.
2. Turn left at the top and walk over the viaduct. Halfway across is the Peregrine Project lookout. For many years a pair of peregrines have nested on the quarry face. At the end of the viaduct turn sharp left back down the steps towards the river. Turn left to walk under the viaduct again. More clues to the industrial past are visible. The path has remains of an old horse drawn tramway and a canal is on the left. Both canal and tramway were used to take slate from the quarry down to Marsh Mills and on to Plymouth.
A walk of 3 miles up one side of the River Plym and back on the other with John Noblet of Tavistock Ramblers. A level walk but there are steps up to, and down from the viaduct crossing the Tavistockriver. river.
oday Plymbridge Woods is a place of peace and tranquillity, especially at this time of year when autumn leaves carpet the ground. It is hard to imagine that this area was once very industrial. This walk follows the river upstream from the ancient Plym Bridge. There are remains of old buildings along the way and a massive railway viaduct high above the valley floor. Park in the small car park on the western side of Plym Bridge (SX523587). To get there, go right at George Junction if coming from Plymouth (or left if coming from Roborough) towards Estover and straight on at Wrigley’s roundabout.
1. Walk away from the parking area and the bridge on the road signed to Estover. After 100m bear right through a wooden gate into the National Trust Plymbridge Woods. Soon the river comes into view,
4. Cross the tracks on the level crossing and almost immediately (at the end of the metal fencing) turn sharp right down a footpath into a meadow. Bear right on a well- defined grassy path and go straight on at a path crossing to reach a bridge over the Plym. Turn right on the road back to the start.
Cann Viaduct
Tavistock Ramblers walk on most Saturdays and Sundays and some Wednesdays. There is a mix of short walks and longer all day hikes to suit all. Go to www.tavistockramblers.org.uk to see the latest programme of walks on offer. You are welcome to join us. You will also find a series of selfguided walks on the website to download or print. n
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Plym Weir
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3. Otherwise, cross the road and take the footpath to the left of the parking area. Beware, this is a multi-use trail and there may well be cyclists. The old canal is still on the left but is now not much more than a muddy ditch.
alongside the river brings us under an old railway bridge and through a kissing gate to meet a road. To shorten the walk turn right over Plym Bridge back to the car.
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Note the sculptures and a derelict brick building on the left which was once stables for the horses which pulled the wagons on the tramway. On the right is the old railway, now restored by the Plym Valley Railway and occasional trains run on the track.
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The stonecommemorativeonPlymouthHoe
The Abbey was a recent foundation, barely 20 years before the raid. It must be imagined that all the buildings then were of wood. Did the Burh at Lydford hold out? I do not know; I do know, however, that no less than 44 Lydford-minted silver pennies are in the Royal Stockholm Museum. The King at the time of the raid was Aethelred the Unready; it is recorded that he several times gave large sums of money (Danegeld) to the Danes to stop their attacks. It was always a temporary measure, encouraging them to return for more! Draw your own conclusions as to the source of these pennies.
Here is how the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle recorded it: ‘the Danes coasted back about Penwith-steort (Lands End) on the south side, and turning into the mouth of the Tamar, went up until they came to Hlidaforda (Lydford), burning and slaying everything that they met. Moreover, Ordulf’s minster at Aetefingstoc (Tavistock) they burned to the ground, and brought to their ships incalculable plunder’
Poor Anglo-Saxon Britain - fleets of Vikings haunted the shores of Britain from 793AD when Lindisfarne Abbey, north of Newcastle, was sacked, right through to about 1010AD when Swein of Denmark briefly became King of England, followed shortly afterwards by the more famous King Canute. Most summers a fleet would cruise around looking for easy plunder, sometimes overwintering this side of the North Sea. Both sides learned as they interacted. King Alfred did a good job keeping the Danes at bay after they had taken over East Anglia. In particular he set up a series of fortified small towns, known as ‘Burhs’, making it much harder for seaborne raiders to penetrate inland. In what is now West Devon. the most important were Exeter in the walls of the old Roman town, Totnes, and Lydford. The last was particularly important when it had a new Royal mint, making silver pennies all stamped with the name of the coiner and the mint. It opened in 975 and went on for 70 years, long before the present castle was built, using locally mined silver.Fortheir part, successive Danish leaders learnt the geography of the areas and thus how to strike both coastal places and inland. In 997 we suffered a significant raid here, after
To commemorate the Millennium of this raid, four Viking longships arrived at the mouth of the Tamar in 1997. This was of course an organised
the Danish fleet had cruised and raided all along the Bristol Channel.
Vikings in 997 and a latermillenniumin1997
The rough carved stone at Lydford Castle
trip, not a raid! They were welcomed and hosted at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, camping there and being much-visited. A special conference was also held in Tavistock all about the Vikings, with lectures by distinguished historians.Twogranite stones were commissioned to be carved as memorials. A rough carving is immediately below Lydford Castle in a lane next to the Church. A much finer carving with clear writing on it is on the West Hoe in Plymouth. Round the base are the names of the current nations from which the Vikings came, also of course Plymouth. Note that the original raid did not visit Plymouth at all. It did not exist, except perhaps as a tiny fishing village at Sutton Harbour.
A scroll round the top of the Hoe
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If, sadly, you cannot read Old Norse, here is a rough translation: VIKINGS WE WERE NOW WE ARE FRIENDS
HISTORY
THIS STONE STANDS AS A MARK, FIXED WITH RUNES
“ Two granite stones were commissioned to be carved as memorials. A rough carving is immediately below Lydford Castle in a lane next to the Church. A much finer carving with clear writing on it is on the West Hoe in Plymouth.. ”
STENDR STEIN AT MERKI STØR RÚNUM
Silver pennies struck at Lydford mint cicra 970AD
VIKINGAR VÁRUM VÉR NÚ ERUM VINIR
Why not drive or get a bus to Lydford village and explore? The lanes and earthworks from the Saxon Burgh can still be traced. There is a neat plan next to the Norman Castle. n Ron Smith
stone has runic lettering. This is a typically alliterative poem in old Norse:
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We always encourage people to borrow responsibly and only if it is right for them. When bills go up it is only natural to look at reducing your outgoings. Reviewing your mortgage and protection costs can save people lots of money. If you are 55 or over then you could also consider a modern form of equity release to release amounts from £10,000 at a fixed rate of interest for the rest of your lives if necessary. You can even pay the money back on a voluntary basis. The money released is secured against your home though so it is important to get great advice and crucially ‘KNOW before saying NO. There may also be other cost-effective ways to help and we can direct you as part of our holistic approach. What do you mean by ‘the great unretirement’?
If together we decide it is not for you, then at least you’ve taken the time to make an informed decision.
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How can you help people get through the current cost of living crisis?
Receiving money into your account can take between 8 and 12 weeks (on average), so it’s key to look at your options sooner rather than later. are members of the Equity Release Council and based in Tavistock.
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You should never have to…however, you could be able to release equity from your home to help yourself or your family during this difficult time.
28 years ago, our families camped together at Cheriton Bishop; Leanne and I always got on well and joked about starting our own business. Fast forward to 2007 and Leanne had the chance to start the business while I barely covered the bills from corporate world. In 2014 we were delighted (and terrified) to be told we were expecting twins. This coincided with the Coop Bank’s troubles and I took voluntary redundancy to allow us to both work from home, sharing our children’s lives more equally.
not to be taken lightly, and is not suitable for everyone. These products are for over 55s only, may affect eligibility to benefits and can affect the inheritance you may leave. There might be cheaper ways to borrow money, or charities and organisations that can provide support in times of need.
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Leanne specialises in all forms of residential and buy to let mortgages. She is also our protection specialist, ensuring our clients and their families are protected from life’s issues, such as job loss, critical illness and unexpected loss of loved ones. I (Stuart) specialise in supporting 55-year-olds upwards to borrow money. Modern forms of equity release are one option but we also consider ‘Term into Retirement’ mortgages (mortgages with a longer end date) and the more recent ‘Retirement Interest Only’ (monthly payment but no set end date). I pride myself on an open, honest approachif it isn’t right for you, I will tell you!
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Dartmoor Financial LLP is an appointed representative of HL Partnership Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Equity Release includes Lifetime Mortgages and Home Reversion Schemes. We can advise and arrange Lifetime Mortgages and will refer to an approved specialist for Home Reversion schemes. There may be a fee payable for mortgage advice.
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Find out more about equity release and other later life lending options with no pressure to proceed (we charge fees on completion of your loan only). We are a local trusted family firm and want to do what we can so you know all your options.
We both love (and I mean love) helping people through tough times. Leanne loves helping people get their first home, save money, and ensure they are protected. I love coming to the rescue when the bank can’t help because of someone’s age, stopping people being repossessed by their current lender and also… clients sending photos of their adventures post release equity. n
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We are starting to see people (particularly ladies who would have had their pension at 60) heading back out to work to top up their income till their new state pension age. Due to cost of living increases their older partner’s pension is no longer enough to cover the bills. Modern equity release or other later-life lending solutions could come to the rescue here, but it’s important to talk it through and find out more.
A recognised qualification from the CII (chartered insurance institute) or LIBF (the London Institute of Banking and Finance) worked for us. The letters CeMAP and CeRER after our names, show we are qualified
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The challenges we face with the cost of living increases are going to be felt by our older people on lower incomes. Many of these will own their own properties with either a small or no mortgage at all.
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