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LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL WE MEET RUN VENTURE DIRECTOR COLIN KIRK-POTTER, & EXPERIENCED TRAVELLERS JOHN AND JENNY KILLINGBECK

Getting out on the moors

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Reach Charity member, world championship para-swimmer Toni Shaw The best local food festivals The long-awaited opening of The Box

CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF TEN TORS THE NEW DARTMOOR WAY WALKING ROUTE

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We live in a wonderful place, with Dartmoor and the Tamar Valley AONB on our doorstep, and the beautiful coastlines of South and North Devon within reach. We are very fortunate to have access to such incredible beauty, making it a pleasure to take advantage of our outdoor space, whether you prefer walking, running, cycling or just sitting and drinking in the view. There is also no shortage of outdoor activities in the local area, with everything from hiking groups to climbing, riding, kayaking and sailing, as well as an extensive range of indoor and outdoor sports clubs. We have been talking to some amazingly intrepid people, who thrive on outdoor adventures, and have overcome the odds in some very inhospitable environments.

Nichola went to see John Diplock, an experienced climber and instructor who has taken groups to some of the world’s most spectacular places from Alaska, to Peru and Nepal. She also caught up with Zena Farrington after her recent training expedition to Norway, as part of the preparations for the next Ice Warrior expedition to the Northern Pole of Inaccessibility. Moreover it’s 60 years since the first public Ten Tors event was held and our feature article takes a look at how this extremely popular and successful Dartmoor challenge first started.

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60 years of Ten Tors Mount Kelly

The first weekend in May will mark 60 years since the first public Ten Tors event took place in 1960, bringing together a throng of determined young teams, as well as a group of veterans who took part in the early days of Ten Tors.

Another 2400 young people from the South West will gather at Okehampton Camp on 1st May to take on the strenuous undertaking of trekking between ten designated Dartmoor tors, within 34 hours. With 35-mile, 45-mile and 55-mile routes, Ten Tors is renowned as a challenging feat which tests strength, resilience, navigation skills and the cohesion of the group. The participants are between the ages of 14 and 19-years-old and have been training for several months, with the weekend marking the pinnacle of their efforts, as well as celebrating 60 years of Ten Tors.

The origins of Ten Tors lie in a military exercise on Dartmoor called ‘Escape to Freedom’, which revolved around the flight of a fictional character, Druid Lama, from Llasa Tor. This was in 1959, shortly after the Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet into exile in India, and the exercise was created by Captain John Joyner for the Junior Leaders Regiment, Royal Signals at Denbury Camp near Newton Abbot. Partway through the exercise Captain Joyner took Lieutenant Colonel Lionel Gregory, the commander of the Junior Leaders Regiment, and Major Parker to see how it was 4

progressing – he later wrote: “… we quickly discovered that the exercise was proving to be a great success. Those taking part were thoroughly enjoying the challenges of navigation, bivouacking, and field cooking.” This prompted a discussion about holding an event open to civilian youths as well – and even girls. Captain Joyner (or Yeti as he was apparently known) created two more Dartmoor exercises for the squadron and the regiment in 1959, and then in 1960 Colonel Gregory organized the first Ten Tors event open to the public.

Twenty-one teams assembled at Denbury Camp on 14 September 1960, including one civilian team of three young men from Exmouth who knew the moors well and were known as the ‘team of three’. At 6:30am on 15 September the teams were given the grid references of ten tors and set off from Haytor, aiming to reach Denbury Camp by 9:30pm the following day. With 20 miles to go the ‘team of three’ were in the lead but were overtaken by RAF Halton when they took time out to cook lunch! The event was a huge success despite the tough conditions and only six full teams completing the task. A second Ten Tors was planned for May 1961, when it was easier for schools to take part, resulting in a much larger uptake from the public, including teams of girls who slept in a separate camp overnight. Team sizes were reduced from ten to six, the finish moved to Hexworthy and different length routes were introduced for different age groups; 156 teams started out and 83 full teams finished.

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Girls Team 1961

The ‘team of three’ with Col. Gregory

Local resident Ken Kay first took part in Ten Tors in 1963 when he was a Junior Leader at Denbury Camp. He remembers it well, saying: “My first Ten Tors was the 50-mile route in 1963 when I was 16 with ginger hair. Then I did it again in 1964 as team leader of White Spear Troop – each of the 12 Denbury teams had hats bearing their different emblems.

The rest of the regiment manned the check points and set up the communications and transport. We didn’t have tents, just sleeping bags or blankets, and were issued with basic army rations, hexe cookers (similar to firelighters) and purification tablets to use with stream water. We walked in army Ammo hobnail boots, which had a good grip but it was hard going through bogs and streams with blisters on blisters - some of the girls’ teams walked in wellington boots and pumps though. Our first Ten Tors was a very proud achievement, and for some, our first real achievement.” In 2005 Ken and other ex-servicemen were invited to enter Ten Tors in a veteran Denbury boys’ team, and then again for the 50th year celebrations in 2010. Undeterred ten years later, they have yet again been training for this year’s event.

In the Queen’s Silver Jubilee year in 1977, the ‘Special Event’, now known as the ‘Jubilee Challenge’, was introduced for young people with special physical or educational needs.

Between 7.30am and 6pm on the Saturday of the Ten Tors weekend, 200 entrants will complete either 7.5 miles by road, 5 miles cross country, 11.75 miles cross country or 15 miles cross country. The young people are accompanied by an escort

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Finish line 1961

Ken Kay leading team to Ten Tors finish in 1963

from Exeter University Officer Training Corps and can enter as individuals or as teams, with many completing the challenge in wheelchairs. All participants receive a certificate, and medals are presented to entrants who complete the course.

Although Denbury Camp closed in 1967, the military has continued to organize Ten Tors; the event now starts and finishes at Okehampton Camp and is organised by the Army’s Headquarters South West with support from the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as well as regional agencies, emergency services and volunteer organisations. There have been changes over the years to the distances, organisation, rules and required kit; participants in different years have experienced every type of weather imaginable from incessant rain to heat waves, but the one constant factor has been the incredible spirit of Ten Tors and the overwhelming enthusiasm and dedication of the young people who take on this intensive challenge and attain success year after year.

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In 2010, Simon Dell, director of Moorland Guides, created a booklet detailing the history of Ten Tors in celebration of the event’s 50th anniversary, which drew together a large number of articles and images provided by participants and people connected with the event over the years, including Ken Kaye.

We would like to thank all of them for their help in compiling this article.

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LOCAL PEOPLE

Blazing a trail A man with a passion for off-road running and a strong sense of community spirit, Colin Kirk-Potter manages to combine the two as the director of Run Venture running hub.

As a keen runner, walker and climber, Colin has an in-depth knowledge of Dartmoor and, since becoming qualified as a Mountain Leader, he has the essential skills to lead walks in the hills and mountains of the UK and Ireland.

He has competed nationally in many of the top fell races, including the self-navigating UK Mountain Trail in the Lake District, two Bob Graham rounds, the 105-mile Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc in Europe and several Mountain Marathons which involve navigating and running in remote areas over two days.

not performing well at school, he was offered a place at Derby University where he studied geography and then decided to join the Royal Marines. He trained at Lympstone in Devon and after gruelling tours of Afghanistan, Northern Ireland and the Congo, he returned to Lympstone for what was to be his final role, training new recruits; in 2014, after 15 years of service, he was retired due to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Looking for a way forward, and driven by a desire to help other mental health sufferers and improve local community ethos, Colin attended a school for social entrepreneurs in Plymouth and it was here that he had the idea of forming a running club for people with mental health disorders. Advocating using our natural environment to keep physically and mentally healthy, he began by marketing his new venture on a stall in the Tavistock Pannier Market in 2016, while selling running clothing and gifts aimed at runners. Public interest was so encouraging that bigger premises were sought at Tamar Trails near Gunnislake, where Colin continued to develop his business over the next two years, and then in January last year he opened the shop in West Street, where he now employees 10 staff.

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navigation workshops, as well as organised races and off-road challenges. Added to this is a personal retail experience with on-hand advice on practical clothing and fitting for running shoes - all with coffee and homemade cake in a charming café area! Colin says that as runners like to run in groups and are generally sociable animals, this is the perfect convivial space where people can meet and chat over a cuppa, whilst browsing the branded trail and running attire. He prides himself on his personal customer service, also offering injury advice as a trained sports therapist; while his shop staff are encouraged to attend mental health awareness courses to enable them to offer support to customers who can then be referred for counselling if appropriate. Colin sees this service as something which characterises his business and, importantly for him, helps the wider community. Last year, in recognition of this, the shop was runner-up in the ‘Best Independent Retailer’ category at the Running Awards and has been nominated again for 2020. Spurred on by his growing success and the generally increasing number of running enthusiasts, Colin plans to open another shop in Honiton later this year to serve the East Devon area.

Colin is keen to encourage all runners to push themselves physically, whether it be attempting the Pimple Challenge, a solo run from the shop to the famous landmark above Tavistock; the Dartmoor 600 challenge, completing all five of the Dartmoor peaks over 600m; the five-mile Rollercoaster trail race with five steep hills at Tamar Trails; or even the recently started morning running groups for school-run parents or the monthly Brunch Run, naturally finishing up at the café for wellearned treats.

Apart from this, and when he’s not working, Colin enjoys writing articles for a number of national running magazines and attends trade shows around the country to keep abreast of what’s new in all things running. There is little time for hobbies but Colin enjoys reading and spending time with his wife Laura and their five children. Time and weather permitting, he still fits in a bit of climbing on Dartmoor.

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Never a dull moment John and Jenny Killingbeck have truly embraced life, travelling widely around the world and amassing a treasure trove of captivating stories about Antarctica and Italy, not to mention staging a play close to Scott’s Hut on Cape Evans.

John grew up in East London during WW2, and from an early age he took danger in his stride, coping with bomb raids as houses disappeared on his street, and finding excitement in hunting for pieces of shrapnel. He later attended school at King’s College, Taunton, thriving on the boarding experience, as well as developing an affinity for the West Country during expeditions to Exmoor and Dartmoor. He went on to complete more than two years of national service during the time of the Cold War, stationed at an RAF fighter command station in Norfolk, where he was involved with radar and fighter control – though he also took advantage of the occasional opportunity to go up in a Meteor jet fighter. Following this he continued his studies with a degree in geography at the University of Bristol, where as well as training in surveying he was also paid to learn to fly with the RAF at Filton, an experience he obviously relished, as there is still a gleam in his eye as he describes landing on clouds and trying out aerobatic manoeuvres.

In his last year of university, he applied to join the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey and was taken on as a meteorologist. Because of his experience in flying and international law, he was offered the post of base leader on Deception Island in Antarctica, overseeing the two single Otter aircraft and crew who supported the Antarctic research teams.

And so, at the age of 23, he sailed for six weeks aboard the research ship John Biscoe, via Montevideo and the Falkland Islands, to reach the horseshoe-shaped Deception Island, which was rich in wildlife but encircled an active, flooded volcanic crater. One of his first major tasks was to construct a hangar for the aircraft to protect them from the weather; everyone pitched in to help erect what became the largest

building in the Antarctic.

Amusingly it was later declared a historic monument under the terms of the Antarctic Treaty – although that did neatly avoid the difficulty of removing it. John was one of eleven people manning the base and in the course of facilitating the geological and meteorological work, he frequently had the chance to go flying in the co-pilot seat. He remembers one particularly tricky situation when the cloud descended so low that the base crew had to wave flaming, paraffin-soaked rags to guide the plane as it flew just above the sea, through the very narrow entrance to the harbour.

Their proximity to the South Pole meant that winter started in May, and the ships didn’t return until November. So through that period the men on the base taught themselves to drive the teams of husky dogs, completing a circumnavigation of the whole island. Access to drinking water was also an issue in the freezing conditions, but following a suggestion by one of the team, they dug down about 20 feet below the hut and struck one of the thermal hot springs, enabling a constant supply of running water by pump. While John was living on the island, the Antarctic Treaty of June 1961 came into force, successfully uniting international powers to set aside military activity and disputes over the territory, as well as cooperate on scientific projects. On Deception, John recalls the teams from the British station and the Chilean station coming together at the Argentine base and celebrating the treaty over a very enjoyable dinner.

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After 18 months on Deception, John had become enthralled with driving the husky team, so he transferred to Adelaide Island to spend a further 18 months surveying the island and producing maps. Six people worked from a wooden hut, each with a team of nine dogs which they used to travel the island, working in pairs to create triangulation points and map an area the size of Cornwall. They were often away from the base for 12 weeks at a time, keeping warm in Ventile jackets and sealskin boots, in addition to adopting some of the Arctic Inuit survival skills and learning to adapt to the environment rather than try to fight it.

Eventually John’s time in Antarctica came to an end, and on his return to England he took a PGCE qualification, before securing a position as a geography teacher at Kelly College in 1965, and four years later becoming head of the department.

With a couple of breaks he spent more than 20 years working at Kelly, and also ran a very active sailing club from Plymouth Barbican for fifteen of those years. In 1979 John married Jenny and a shared passion for sailing was the catalyst for numerous trips around the UK and abroad - and Jenny still enjoys sailing her father’s 35-foot boat. In 1986 they leapt at the chance of buying a dilapidated barn which they painstakingly laboured on for a year by themselves, before taking on a builder to help them complete the project. Sitting in their house while we drink tea in front of a roaring fire in a huge stone fireplace, I can vouch for the fact that their hard work resulted in a beautiful renovation.

In the 80s another adventure presented itself when the couple found they fitted the bill perfectly for a three-month research project in the town of Aliano deep in the south of Italy, where

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Never a dull moment... continued Carlo Levi based his book, ‘Cristo si è fermato a Eboli’ (Christ Stopped at Eboli), published in 1945. Jenny had studied Italian and English literature at Warwick University and was keen to embrace the project which involved examining how the hilltop town, described by Levi as one of the poorest and most backward regions of the Italian south, had fared in the following 50 years. They thoroughly enjoyed their time there and their discoveries about the changes experienced by the inhabitants, led to a programme for Yorkshire TV; Jenny and John became such experts on the area that their help was later sought for another research project by a Cambridge professor.

In 1993 Antarctica beckoned once again when John was offered a chance to return for three months as a husky-dog driver and surveyor; in addition, the mission included arranging for the remaining husky dogs on Alexandra Island - the last dogs on the continent - to be removed by April 1994 in accordance with the Environmental Protocol’s strict controls on non-indigenous species. He retrained in new surveying techniques and crevasse rescue, and arrived on the island in December, celebrating Christmas in a tent with a meal of turkey that had arrived by parachute. On 22nd February,

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Jenny performing A Father for my Son

the dogs were flown out of the Antarctic and eventually repatriated to the Arctic where they were given to the Inuit people. John’s bond with the Antarctic did not end there though, as he was later engaged to give lectures on polar passenger ships, making more than 20 trips over a number of years to the North and South Poles.

Jenny is also an accomplished actress, after being awarded a much sought-after place at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in the late 90s - attending at the same time as Olivia Colman. In 1999 Jenny co-wrote a play with Robert Edwards entitled A Father for my Son, portraying the life of the sculptor Kathleen Scott, who brought up her son Peter alone, after his father, the Antarctic hero Robert Falcon Scott, died on his return from the South Pole in 1912. Jenny has performed the one-woman play countless times at numerous venues in the UK, from Cornwall to London and Ireland, as well as in New Zealand at the Scott 100 commemorations and on board a ship, close to Scott’s Hut on Cape Evans - probably the most southerly place a professional stage play has ever been performed. She has

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also made regular broadcasts for Radio 4 in radio plays and as a narrator, in addition to acting in touring theatre productions.

At the time of the interview she had just completed a voiceover for Devon Wildlife Trust as well as an interesting film on behalf of the University of Gloucester, called The Walker which is set near Powder Mills on Dartmoor.

I doubt that John and Jenny have ever let an opportunity slip past them. John may be in his eighties now, but he is definitely still young at heart and often gives talks about his experiences.

This couple’s wonderful sense of adventure hasn’t disappeared either, as a trip to Kenya was on the horizon in the near future.

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Staying safe on the moors Dr Jo Coldron gives some useful advice about avoiding dangerous situations on Dartmoor and dealing with minor injuries.

We are so lucky to be able to be out on the moors within minutes, but anyone who has spent any time exploring the tors knows that Dartmoor can quickly turn from a beautiful, benevolent, inspiring landscape to a challenging environment in moments with a change in the weather or an injury to a member of the group. If you are unprepared for this situation it can sometimes become serious. No group of people know this better than the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (DSRT) which has been working to keep people safe on the moors for over 50 years. What would help DSRT immensely is if everyone ventured onto the moors expecting to have a wonderful day, but also prepared for more challenging events.

At the very least you should wear appropriate clothing, and take waterproofs and warm layers. Most people have mobile phones these days so make sure it’s somewhere waterproof and fully charged. You should have a map, and if going on a bigger walk or somewhere you don’t normally go, make sure someone knows your route. There is a lot of useful information on the ‘Stay Safe’ page on the DSRT website, as well as links to the following: The Met Office detailed weather report for Dartmoor How to register your phone for emergency 999 text service Up-to-date firing range information A route card to fill in and leave with a family member or friend detailing where you plan to walk You could take a whole rucksack of first aid kit but for those who have never taken medical kit with them I would suggest the following items: Plasters (assorted sizes): for obvious uses, and despite this article, a blister remains the most likely ‘medical emergency’ on Dartmoor A triangular bandage: this is the most versatile type of

bandage and can be used to bandage and apply pressure to bleeding wounds, make slings for broken arms and wrists or make splints for injured legs Self-adhesive bandage tape: this can be used alone to support a sprained ankle or together with a folded triangular bandage as a pad to bandage a bleeding wound Disposable gloves: it may well not be your bleeding you are stemming, and all parties will be happier and safer if you wear disposable gloves Sterile cleansing wipes: these are useful for smaller abrasions, but for deeper, larger, contaminated wounds you are likely to get them much cleaner by sluicing with clean tap water from your drinking bottle - try not to use all of it though as someone who has lost a lot of blood can feel pretty thirsty Tweezers: always more useful than you can possibly imagine Scissors: useful for cutting bandages and tape of course, but more importantly for cutting clothing to get to an area of injury without having to take clothes off – not something a casualty wants to be doing in any circumstance, and certainly not on a cold hillside If you feel you would appreciate a bit of training to improve your skills and confidence at first aid and emergency medical care, Tavistock Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team is running first aid courses on 30 May, 25 July and 29 August - details are available at www.dsrt-tavistock.org.uk/courses.html

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Mary-Jo Anson is employed by Livewell SouthWest CiC and joined the Tavistock area community health and social care team as an Admiral Nurse in October last year for a new position covering three GP practices: Abbey Rise, Tavyside Health Centre, and Yelverton Surgery. Admiral nurses are supported by Dementia UK and provide specialist dementia support for families, particularly during times of loss, transition and changing relationships. The charity was founded by the family of Joseph Levy CBE BEM when he was diagnosed with vascular dementia, and the name of Admiral Nurses came about as Joseph was known affectionately as ‘Admiral Joe’ due to his love of sailing. There are now around 290 Admiral Nurses working across the UK in hospitals, hospices, care homes and in the community.

Based at Abbey Rise in Tavistock, Mary-Jo spends the majority of her time working flexibly in the community in collaboration with GPs, local charities, health and social care professionals and community groups who all offer support to those living with dementia. She is able to direct families to the appropriate service depending on the level of help required to ensure families receive a range of tailored and flexible support within the dementia pathway, including ‘Memory Matters’ courses which offer advice and information on all aspects of dementia for both carers and patients. The ‘Well Pathway for Dementia’ is a 5-step NHS plan to living with dementia – preventing well, diagnosing well, supporting well, living well and dying well.

This holistic approach aims to reduce the risk of dementia; diagnose the disease accurately and timely; promote

independence, choice and support through coordinated care; and lastly allow the patient to die with dignity and individual, palliative treatment.

Mary-Jo also has a personal caseload of families requiring complex care or specialist intervention and works with them on aspects such as managing care transition, medical advice, practical solutions and promoting mental and emotional wellbeing. Admiral Nurses start with a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of each family they work with, to get a full picture of where they need help. Mary-Jo aims to support these families from the point of diagnosis through to post bereavement. Her in-depth clinical knowledge and dementia experience supports families to live more positively with dementia, prevent crisis, and maintain a good quality of life.

Since taking up her post in autumn last year, Mary-Jo has been busy finding her feet, but she says the support that she has received from all of the local services and community groups has been amazing, and the welcome she has found amongst the families, friends and carers of those with dementia is truly inspiring.

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The small Reach head office in Tavistock works with a dedicated network of volunteer branch coordinators spread across 19 defined areas of the UK and Ireland, connecting families and creating lifelong friendships among the 900 members at the heart of the charity. It aims to offer fun activities, events and advice for the children and their families, providing safe and inclusive opportunities to share experiences and build valuable networks.

Toni’s story: Reach member Toni was born without her right hand; she is the youngest daughter of Shona and Martin.

Shona found out at 20 weeks that Toni would be born with an upper limb difference and it was a shock as both hands seemed to be present at the first scan. Shona knew that

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everything would be ok though, as she works with children with disabilities; she says Toni is a great teenager and they are all very proud of her swimming achievements.

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to think I can do whatever I set my mind to. From an early age I always wanted to be a successful para-swimmer, so my childhood instructor at a local team suggested I try out for a club. I went from swimming with the Cults Otters to swimming for the University of Aberdeen and then on to represent the Scotland GB team. My passion is swimming, and my successes to date include 2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze medals at the European Championships in Dublin 2018 and winning the same medals at the World Para Championships in London 2019. My ambition is to represent Great Britain at the Paralympics in Tokyo 2020 and the trials for team selection are in April. My advice to other Reach children is - do not let your impairment stand in your way; you can achieve your goals if you try hard. I have been a member of Reach charity all my life; they are my second family and have allowed me to meet other children with upper limb differences, showing me, I am not alone in the world.”

The charity relies very heavily on its volunteers and Reach national coordinator Deb Bond, says that the fundraising of members is truly astonishing with family and friends hosting activities such as bake sales, quizzes and dance-athons, alongside awe-inspiring physical challenges such as trekking to Everest base camp, rowing marathons, Ironman triathlons and swimming endurance distances. Reach members also take on five allocated places at the London Marathon and collectively all of the money raised goes towards bursaries for car adaptations for drivers, adaptations to musical instruments or sporting equipment, and of course towards funding the many family branch and national events.

Reach has a mentor system in place where older children are trained to support the younger members. Mentors play an important role at the regular meets and camps and can be inspirational for those still coming to terms with their situation. Further inspiration is found in the many Paralympians and media celebrity members who motivate younger members to achieve their personal goals, including triple world champion para-triathlete and recent Strictly Come Dancing contestant Lauren Steadman; journalist, comedian and presenter of Channel 4’s The Last Leg, Alex Brooker; and Bake Off’s Bryony Williams. Deb says: “We recognise that different families want different levels of support, and so we tailor our approach to suit them, providing resources and practical information. The charity’s aim is to help all Reach children achieve their potential and we celebrate ability, never focusing on differences. Our members are amazing and we shout about their achievements whenever we can.” Reach’s motto is ‘Live life without limits’ and this inspiring charity is certainly doing that.

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Concentrating on a physical task gives the mind a break, while reconnecting with nature helps us relax and destress. And research at the University of Exeter Medical School has shown that the natural environment plays a significant role in reducing the risks of conditions including stroke, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and asthma (university blog www. beyondgreenspace.net). Just two hours a week in nature is the minimum needed to make a difference, and with 24 million gardens in the UK, the solution to poor health can be literally outside our back doors. For anyone without or unable

to access their own garden, there’s an increasing number of community gardens and projects where anyone can become involved, as well as gardens for residents and visitors of hospitals and hospices.

Growing some of your own fruit, veg or herbs is doubly beneficial to health as you’ll have some delicious healthy produce too. No space is too small: a tub, window box, hanging basket or ‘living wall’ container can produce an excellent harvest. Do grow what you like - sounds obvious, but so many people grow radishes because they’re easy, and never eat them. If you’ve never grown anything before, start with easy crops from seed like salad leaves, loose-leaf lettuce, bush French beans, Swiss Chard, and watercress (this is dead easy – buy a supermarket bag, root a few stems in water, then plant out).

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• Allow bulb leaves to die back naturally to build up energy for next year and if you can, feed with an organic fertilizer too. Water if the weather is dry.

After a very damp and mostly mild winter, fungal diseases like mildew and moulds are likely to flourish under cover in greenhouses and polytunnels.

Cleaning thoroughly and washing glass inside as well as out will go a long way towards avoiding problems, as well as maximising light levels. www. greengardener.co.uk has a new natural disinfectant containing citronella and coconut oil, as well as garlic candles to fumigate the structure if you had any pest problems last year.

• Lots of different veg can be sown directly in the soil outside. Mice adore pea and bean seed but sowing with a pinch of chilli pepper can keep them at bay.

Seasonal jobs • Get borders in shape before plants really get growing. Cut back dead perennial and grass growth and clear weeds.

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Connecting with nature in springtime There is something magical about Devon in the springtime which I believe is largely due to our network of high-banked Devon hedges, relatively small fields, rolling hills and deep wooded, wet valleys. Although not strictly limited by the eastern and western boundaries of the county, these features are sufficient to distinguish the countryside from other areas that use different ways of dividing the land.

Spring began early this year following a mild but wet winter and the early yellow of celandine, primrose and hazel is already fading, to be replaced by the burst of bright green foliage of deciduous woody perennials, especially the tree species that top the hedgebanks. This still comes as a welcome surprise even knowing that the trees spend the autumn preparing for spring with their new leaves packed tightly inside protective buds, with the shape of the bud being determined by the pattern of the leaves. Even nascent catkins such as hazel are visible throughout the winter ready to burst to full length in early spring.

At the same time birds start their preparations for the annual reproductive cycle, often the first are robins and, if one is lucky, song thrushes can be heard delivering their lustful singing from some nearby vantage point. After a winter where mere survival is the motivation, the twin triggers of day length and ambient temperature initiate the whole process - and even put a spring in our steps! The next phase is heralded with the pink of campions and white of stitchwort, closely followed by the haze of bluebells that seem to have spread out of their traditional woodland habitats into the hedgerows running up from the Tavy valley. Above our heads, blackthorn, followed by hawthorn put on a display of white blossom surely rivalling many flowering shrubs in our gardens.

By the time May arrives our migrant birds have also returned.

Many of them are dependent upon insect life for sustenance with aphids high on their list of delicacies. Of these, my own

seasonal landmark is a warbler, whose repetitive two-note ‘chiff-chaff’ call, any time from 12th March to the end of the month, greets me as I open a window or step out into the garden in the morning. Birds use our tall Devon hedgerows not just for singing, feeding and nesting but also for security. They may venture out into a field to feed, or visit our bird tables but soon return to cover at the first sign of danger, and small flocks will often move along the hedge as they search for food. This pattern is mirrored below by the small mammals that inhabit the undergrowth and I have watched voles using branches lying horizontally at the base as a sort of hedgerow motorway!

No wonder high speed predators such as sparrowhawks haunt the hedgerows. Where hedgerows are contiguous with the trees alongside watercourses even the more aquatic birds like kingfishers are helped to explore further afield.

The significance of trees to our own mental well-being has received some well-deserved publicity recently. I am sure that our hedgerows, especially in springtime may deliver the same benefit to our health. After all this is where we choose to take a relaxing walk along quiet lanes especially if woodland terrain is too steep and boggy underfoot, and moorland too windswept for all but the hardy. Many fine old trees can also be found here, some even dating from the time that the fields were first delineated several centuries ago, retained possibly as a form of boundary marker. It therefore saddens me when I see a mature hedge removed for no obvious benefit, with the debris often burned on site! This country has a relatively good record of creating reserves for keynote species, such as migrating waterfowl and rare plants, as well as areas of landscape value, but it is in danger of neglecting the forgotten spaces in between. Spring does indeed reconnect us to the natural world, just as the natural corridors of hedgerows and verges connect our wildlife populations with each other.

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You can’t put a price on some things…

Let’s hope that as you read this the rain will have stopped! We are used to the rain, living as we do on this wet rock called Dartmoor, but this winter I have never known such wet conditions. We have been unable to access most of our field with machinery as the tractor would make such a mess. Even the quad has struggled at times! The sheep have had to endure relentless wet, from above and from the ground conditions.

I think they have trodden more grass in the mud than they have eaten. At least most of the ewes have been on the moor where they can keep moving and find fresh ground. But if the rain persists as lambing continues, it will make life very difficult as there is nothing worse for baby lambs than the wet.

However the price of lamb this season has been better. We have been trading lambs with Dartmoor farmers and it has been much better than usual. I would like to say that was because of all the hard work we put in as a business and the desire driven by the customer to buy local quality meat! But sadly, that isn’t the main driver, the lamb market is driven by the global market and I will try and explain how that works. Usually at this time of year British lamb gets scarce as most farmers are busy lambing the next crop. The market then looks to New Zealand and Australia to fill up

the shortfall, keeping the price under check. But this year China has had a massive African swine fever outbreak and has killed a huge number of their pigs to control the disease. This has left China and the far eastern countries very short of protein. So any lamb available in that part of the world is being sucked into that market. Hence you haven’t seen New Zealand lamb on our shelves and our prices have soared. However, that situation has changed recently as our prices rose to a level where we are now attracting lamb from around the world again. All we can control is our own sheep and just try and get the best product to the market when we can.

Hopefully trade is strong, but as I have clumsily illustrated, the global markets always win!

The seasons seem to come and go with increasing frequency and Devon County Show is back around again. I have talked before about how I have always enjoyed showing my Whiteface Dartmoor sheep at the show and we will be back again this year. Gem, the boys and I will pitch camp and stay on site. It’s like a farmers’ Glastonbury, but with less mud! It’s always a great line in the sand for me, as it marks the end of winter and the beginning of summer.

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A spot of ‘balsam-bashing’?

Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) is calling for people to help tackle the spread of invasive nonnative plants. People are invited to go ‘balsam bashing’ to halt the progress of Himalayan balsam and American skunk cabbage. Dartmoor is a nationally important place for wildlife, their habitats and is where nine of Devon’s major rivers rise. Increasingly, they are all under threat from these non-native plants which out-compete our native

flora for light, space, oxygen and nutrients, impacting on animals and insects including dragonflies, birds and otters. In 2019 DNPA embarked on a two-year project to minimise their spread, supported by community groups and volunteers. DNPA is now appealing for people to help again with work due to start in June. If you are interested in volunteering, please email invasives@ dartmoor.gov.uk.

Community Solar Local benefit across the Tamar Valley Tamar Energy Community is celebrating its fourth year of generating community owned solar energy across the Tamar Valley, and we’d like to invite you to get involved. Working with local organisations we have installed 327kW of rooftop solar PV across six sites: Abbey Garden Machinery, Tesco Callington, Mount Kelly Senior and Prep, Plymstock School and Carbeile Junior School at Torpoint. We couldn’t have done this without the wonderful support of our Community Seed Loan Investors, the Low Carbon Society, our installers (Sungift Energy and ZLC Energy), our volunteers and of course our host sites. We’d now like to repay our loan investors, providing an opportunity for wider local ownership of Community Solar through our community share offer, which will be launching in the spring of 2020. Community Solar is an important

way in which we can increase locally owned energy generation with benefits including: •

putting money back into the local economy • using any surplus locally to tackle fuel poverty and energy efficiency • ‘co-ownership’ for the community by purchasing community shares with a fair return • Generating more energy locally from renewable sources Our host sites also benefit by enjoying a saving in energy costs, plus the installations support understanding of energy within the schools’ curriculum.

Tamar Energy Community project developer, Kate Royston said: “We’re immensely proud of our first community generation project and we’ve enjoyed

working with everyone who’s been involved. We’re looking forward to wider community ownership, and to opportunities to develop more power and heat projects in the future.” If you’d like to know more about Community Solar and investing in our share offer, visit tamarenergycommunity.com, email hello@tamarenergycommunity. com or call 07969 569 444. Please also contact us if you’d like to get involved in community energy, help with social media, IT, monitor installations, join discussions and deliver greater local benefit.

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Your new Rayburn Approved Centre for Devon & Cornwall Chamings (Plumbing & Heating) Ltd, based in Tavistock, has just been named as the prestigious ‘Approved Rayburn Heat Centre’ for the area, covering Plymouth up to Okehampton on to Bideford and Bude. This achievement recognises the hard work and success of Alison and Gary Lynch, who have been involved with heating and plumbing in this area for more than 15 years. Chamings will offer oil, mains gas and LPG Rayburns and the new showroom will have the 600 series Rayburn model on display, as well as a plumbed in, working 400 series model. Alison explained: “As we will have a working Rayburn in the showroom, we plan to have cookery demonstrations a few times a year, performed by a professional chef which will help Rayburn owners develop new cooking techniques and refine existing recipes.”

Gary added: “We are professional plumbing and heating engineers, which means that Rayburn customers can deal with one business for all their needs. We can both provide the

Rayburn, install and service it. We also cover warranty issues on behalf of Rayburn and carry stock items so repairs can happen quickly. This also means that existing Rayburn owners in the area can call on us to service their stoves.”

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New Dartmoor Way walking route Following the creation of the Dartmoor Way cycling route back in 2013, a new Dartmoor Way walking route, with a total distance of 108 miles will be launched over the late May Bank Holiday. This new, long distance trail is a joint Ramblers and Dartmoor National Park Authority collaboration, and circles Dartmoor along quiet footpaths, bridleways and little used byways, linking towns and villages on the edge of the moor. Differing in nature to ‘The Two Moors Way’ which crosses Dartmoor from north to south and traverses a sizable amount of open moorland, the Dartmoor Way explores the beautiful and diverse countryside between the open moor and Devon farmland, and is suitable for walking at most times of the year. There is also a High Moorland walking link crossing the moor from Tavistock to Buckfast, creating two smaller circular routes

of either the north or south moors.

In addition, the Dartmoor Way links up with the Two Moors Way where the paths cross at Ivybridge and Drewsteignton, enabling a variety of walking route combinations. You can also walk some of the Dartmoor Way, and cycle the rest of it!

One of the founders of Tavistock Ramblers, Rosemary Clarke, has been heavily involved with the Dartmoor Way project. To celebrate the launch, she plans to walk the whole 108 miles in the week commencing 23rd May. If you would like to help her raise much needed funds for Dartmoor Search and Rescue go to www.justgiving.com/ campaign/RESCUE-50.

22nd to 25th May Dartmoor Way Walking Festival A mini walking festival will celebrate the formal opening of the route with a variety of guided walks along sections of the Dartmoor Way. Tavistock Ramblers will lead several walks, starting from Pork Hill car park just outside Tavistock and other Rambler groups will lead walks from various locations around the route. For a full itinerary and more details about the Dartmoor Way see www.dartmoorway.co.uk and www. ramblers.org.uk.

Water challenges and choices The Environment Agency has launched a consultation seeking views on the challenges our waters face and the choices we all need to make to improve and protect this vital, precious resource.

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The future of Dartmoor in your hands People who care about Dartmoor National Park and its future can share their views on the draft National Park Management Plan, which assesses Dartmoor as it is today and the changes expected. It describes the main issues, priorities, opportunities and challenges and sets out how, together, we will tackle them over the next five years and beyond. It addresses topics including: climate change, nature and natural beauty, cultural heritage, farming and forestry, future generations of custodians, visitor management, communities and business. Dartmoor

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National Park Authority (DNPA), along with many other organisations and local communities, will play a crucial role in delivering the plan. DNPA chair Pamela Woods said: “We want everyone – regardless of age or background and whether they are familiar with Dartmoor or not – to get involved and check that it reflects your ideas and aspirations for how we all work together to collectively look after this special landscape.” You can take part in the consultation until Monday 20 April, by searching for Management Plan Review at www. dartmoor.gov.uk.

DNPA has also supported a group of young people aged from 18 - 35 to develop a ‘Next Generation’ vision and manifesto – a ‘call to action’ to influence how organisations and decision makers shape the national park in future years. The manifesto includes digital connectivity, public transport, affordable housing, conservation, jobs, skills and leisure time. They now want to hear from others, so if you’re aged 35 and under you can complete a short survey atsurveymonkey.co.uk/r/ dartmoornextgen

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The Lions’ Den The early part of the year is normally a quiet period for members of Tavistock Lions but it is a time when the club is delighted to give away the substantial amount of money raised over the Christmas period. The bucket collections at Tesco, Morrisons and Bedford Square raised around £2,000, half of which has been donated to Children’s Hospice South West, and the remainder will be distributed to other good causes throughout the year.

Sponsorship of the lights for Trees of Light by members of the public, in celebration of a good cause or in memory of a departed love one, raised £9,000 including gift aid from HMRC, and was divided equally between the Chestnut Appeal for Prostate Cancer, the Primrose Foundation for Breast

Cancer and Derriford Children’s Cancer Services. Club President Tony Welsh thanked everybody who had contributed to this wonderful total, as well as Morris Bros (Tavistock) Ltd who covered all administration costs for Trees of Light, South West Lakes Trust which supplied the three wonderful trees, the works staff of Tavistock Town Council who erected and decorated the trees and Tavistock Times Gazette which helped publish the sponsorship form and list of sponsors.

Planning is now well under way for this year’s Carnival Week which will start on Saturday 11th July culminating in the procession on the following Saturday.

The theme for this year is ‘Pioneers and Adventurers’, which was chosen in light of this year’s Mayflower celebrations of the 400th anniversary of the pioneering and adventurous Pilgrim Fathers’ journey to the New World. For further details see www.tavistocklions.org.uk, Facebook or call 03458 334807.

Hall in Chapel Street at 10am. There’s always tea and coffee and time to chat, followed by an interesting speaker. Additionally we have a wide variety of interest groups who meet regularly, including the following: art appreciation, basic computer skills, bridge, calligraphy, canasta, chess, classical Greek, discussion, eating out, embroidery, enjoying poetry, exploring German, film seasons, general book club, Greek myths, history, opera &

ballet, play reading, revisiting English literature, science discussion, scrabble, singing for fun, ten pin bowling, fruit & vegetable gardening, walking and occasional outings. For more information and our programme of speakers visit www.westdartmooru3a.org.uk or contact our chairman Mike Inman on 01822 852672. We look forward to meeting you!

West Dartmoor U3A West Dartmoor U3A was started in Tavistock in 1991 by a small group of enthusiastic people who were inspired by the nationwide U3A movement. That same camaraderie, quest for knowledge and concern for others continues today as we provide opportunities for retired and semi-retired people to come together and develop their interests, meet people, learn new skills and have fun. We meet on the third Thursday of each month, in Tavistock Methodist

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Colourful Tavistock The town is looking bright and colourful with all the garlands and spring window displays. If you haven’t yet had a look, then please do take the time to admire all the hard work put in by local schools and community groups for BID’s ‘Paint the Town’ initiative.

The first ‘Tavistock Customer Service Excellence Awards’ were an overwhelming success - congratulations to all the 2019 winners. After such a wonderful response from the public, the award scheme is set to become an annual event, and the 2020 awards are

now open for nominations. You can see the guidelines and nominate online at www.visit-tavistock.co.uk/whatson/ awards or in writing at the Tavistock Times Gazette office.

The new Visit Tavistock town guide has been launched and looks a little different for 2020. Not only that, but it will be distributed further afield, and we hope that it will encourage more visitors into our lovely town. Thanks to Martin Legg of Tavistock Cycles and Tim Roberts of Fatcalf Media for their continued assistance with the project. Our focus

continues to be on our destination marketing to encourage more visitors to the high street. We are working on a number of town trails that will each appeal to different demographics. As well as all this, Tavistock BID is working to improve the town environment with updated signage and by increasing seasonal displays around the town.

Keep your eyes peeled! For more details on all the upcoming events visit www. visit-tavistock.co.uk.

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Moor otter for Tavistock College Tavistock College is making a splash this year with its own entry to the Dartmoor National Park’s Moor Otters competition.

Art teacher Kate Wyatt has been selected to decorate an otter and its cub as part of the countywide exhibition.

This summer, eighty decorated otter sculptures will be released onto Dartmoor to create four arts trails, and wait to be spotted. At the end of the summer ‘otter-spotters’ as well as art collectors and individuals, will have the opportunity to give their favourite otter a new home, when they are auctioned to raise funds for Donate for Dartmoor.

The sale of Kate Wyatt’s ‘Oak and

Daffodil Otter’ will also raise money for the college’s art department and it will be hosted by Plymouth Bid as one of twelve otters selected to be part of the city’s celebrations this summer.

The Moor Otters public arts trail launched in June 2017 saw 101 otter sculptures in various locations across Dartmoor and surrounding towns. The initiative generated £60,000 of net income to support projects to conserve and enhance Dartmoor’s wildlife and landscape, improve accessibility to the moor and develop Dartmoor’s Junior Ranger programme.

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BID TAVISTOCK TAVISTOCK EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday 28 March – Saturday 11 April Another egg-citing and free trail brought to you by Tavistock BID. Collect your clue sheet and find all the hidden Mr Men & Little Miss to earn yourself a goody bag. Courtesy of Brook’s Chocolates find the special chocolate eggs and you could win one! Collect your sheets from Kaleidoscope, The Visitor Information Centre and the Toy Cupboard. visittavistock.co.uk

BRIDGING THE TAMAR VISITOR CENTRE ANIMATED FILM FAMILY WORKSHOPS Tuesday 7 April, 11am-3pm Try your hand at filming a stop motion animation with the help of artist, Lucy Jackson. We want to create a community animated film with the help of families.

Drop in, get creative and embrace your inner director. £4 per child.

BUCKLAND ABBEY CADBURY EASTER TRAIL Until Monday 13th April Find all the giant eggs painted to show the different foods that were once grown here at Buckland - plus Buckland-twist eggs and magical plants. On Sunday 5th April watch a traditional Mummers’ play – fun for all the family. Events free, but normal admission charges apply; nationaltrust.org. uk/buckland-abbey NEWBORN LAMBS EVENT Sunday 19 April, 12-3pm Meet our tenant farmer as he introduces you to his new flock of baby lambs. Come and watch the bottle-feeding sessions in the Great Barn and get to know more about farming at Buckland.

MAY HALF-TERM FUN Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May, 11am – 4:30pm Join us for one of our crafting sessions or visit Naturemake, and you let your imagination run wild to create spectacular pieces of art. With something on every day this half-term, you won’t want to miss it.

BURRATOR DISCOVERY CENTRE DROP-IN FAMILY ACTIVITY DAY Thurs 2 April, Wed 27 April, Sat 30 May, 10am-3pm Our school holiday family activity days involve a wildlife or heritage themed trail, woodwork, environmental art and outdoor cooking in and around the Burrator Discovery Centre. £3 per child, £2 per adult (cash only please). Please wear outdoor clothing and footwear. No booking needed.

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COTEHELE CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday 28 March – Monday 13 April, 10am-4pm Join Bunny as he looks around Cotehele garden to find noisy animals to make music with in Nature’s Band and enjoy a Cadbury chocolate prize at the end. £2 per trail. Normal admission charge applies, NT members free. nationaltrust.org.uk/ cotehele GET PLANTING AT COTEHELE Monday 25- Friday 29 May, 11am-3pm Have fun as a family making plant pots and planting seeds to take home. Free activity, normal admissions apply.

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Saturday 28 March to Sunday 19 April, 10am-4.30pm. The gorge is alive with the music of nature. Rattle, bang and whistle around the orchard, then make a sound map of the gorge to earn a chocolate prize. £3 per trail. nationaltrust.org.uk/lydfordgorge MAKE A WOODEN PUPPET Tuesday 26 May, 11am-1.30pm Using local wood and basic hand tools, make a jointed puppet and decorate with natural materials. £4 per puppet, booking advisable. nationaltrust.org.uk/lydfordgorge

ROSEMOOR THE SECRET GARDEN FAMILY TRAIL Until Monday 20 April, 10am-6pm Celebrate the new film with our exciting garden trail, ending up at our very own ‘Secret Garden’. Enjoy themed drop-in family craft workshops - 30 March to Friday 10 April (Mon- Fri & excl. bank holidays). rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor HALF-TERM FUN 26 May – 29 May (Tue – Fri) Get creative with half-term drop-in family craft workshops - plus family fun with the Flower Fairies and Garden Sprites garden trail (23 May – 7 June). On Wed 27 May, 3-4pm, join us for Gary Starr Pantomimes’ tale of Peter Pan’s adventures in Neverland as he tries to outwit the villainous Captain Hook - sure to be a big hit for all the family. rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

PLYMOUTH CREATION STATION EASTER CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP Wednesday 8 April, 11am-3pm Drop in to our craft workshop and make Easter crowns and Easter sun-catchers.

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their fitness, but also confidence in their ability. After the 12-week programme, many people go on to join one of TAC’s seven other adult running groups, which each cater for a different proficiency level. Once people overcome any initial barriers to running, they are often amazed by what they can achieve - six of the TAC entrants in this year’s London Marathon on 27th April started running with the Couch to 5K scheme.

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Ross Taylor and former British junior champion, Charles Knape started Drake Judo Club in Tavistock and at Plymouth Life Centre in 2016, with just a handful of young members. The club is now one of the largest in the South West with 175 members of all age groups, including five-time British champion Cordelia Gregory and two-time British champion Max Gregory, who is now a full-time funded GB athlete. The club wins more than 200 medals each year with members travelling the UK, and even abroad to take part in competitions. The popularity of the club has also led to the introduction of satellite clubs in Horrabridge, Plympton and Sparkwell.

world top-10, Ben Fletcher, and former world and Olympic medallist, Steve Gawthorpe. New members get a free hoodie, and the club covers transport costs to competitions, even paying for 18 Drake contestants to enter the Commonwealth Championships in 2019.

Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to join. All you need is a pair of trainers and comfortable clothes. The next 12-week session starts on 4th April and takes place every Saturday 10-11am at Tavistock College running track, £2 per session. For more information contact tavistockathleticclub@gmail.com or Facebook: Tavy Joggers.

Children and adults are all welcome at Drake Judo Club and if you are aged 4 to 7-years-old, you can try judo lessons for free in Tavistock until the end of 2020.

The club also delivers taster sessions to schools in the area.

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Ross learnt judo as a child and then returned to it as an adult in 2010. He had to start again as a white belt but working hard, he regained his 1st Dan black belt a year later. Keen to give something back, he began helping the juniors at a club in Plymouth. Later when he set up Drake Judo Club, he was determined to make the martial art accessible to all and also pass on the underlying ethos of judo which includes dedication, respect, loyalty, and discipline – qualities which often have great value in other aspects of members’ lives. An impressive team of amateur coaches run the classes, headed up by Mike Nugent; squad training has also included sessions with Olympian and

Couch to 5K schemes have experienced success all over the country and Tavistock Athletic Club (TAC) started its first class in July 2015. There has been a steady demand ever since, with people keen to start running and get fitter or lose weight. The scheme works by gently introducing the body to moving, alternating between walking and running small distances, and gradually building up the running element until participants can run 5 km. Realising that the target could be off-putting for some people, TAC initiated ‘Off the Couch’ as well, which caters for people who have done little or no exercise prior to joining.

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Dartmoor Darts Aquatic Dartmoor Darts Aquatic (DDA) was founded in 2017 as a club focusing on performance swimming. Based at the Mount Kelly Swim Centre in Tavistock with both performance and junior squads, it follows a bespoke programme delivered in ultra-short format enabling highly motivated swimmers to compete successfully at regional, national and international levels. The club aims to nurture the next generation of elite swimmers through expert coaching, helping them reach their maximum potential as athletes and set up for a professional pathway.

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DDA is open to confident swimmers who are at Swim England 10+ stage. DDA’s programme teaches young athletes how to develop a good knowledge, understanding and application of fundamental training and racing skills, taking them to the next level of competitive swimming. To find out more about the club, the programme or arrange a trial session, get in touch via Facebook: Dartmoor Darts Aquatic.

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Dive into a week of sea-themed fun at the Mayflower Ocean Festival! From 4 to 10 May 2020, Plymouth’s waterfront will be buzzing with activities for everyone to enjoy: 10 May: Start of the OSTAR and TWOSTAR transatlantic yacht races 9-10 May: Pirates Weekend Plymouth 9-10 May: Horizons’ RYA Discover Sailing – free sailing sessions 8-10 May: Shanty Shindig – a festival of sea songs and maritime music 8-10 May: Ocean Sailing Activity Zone 8 May: On the Water Plymouth – free watersports sessions 4, 5 and 7 May: Ocean Cinema Film Screenings at the National Marine Aquarium Find out more at

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5 April Plymouth Philharmonic Choir A concert in celebration of the choir’s 50th year, with Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony, Elgar: Sea Pictures, Parry: Blest Pair of Sirens, and soloists, Catherine Hamilton and Julian Rippon. Tickets at wegottickets. com/event/482886 or Mainly Stationery in Tavistock, plymouthphilchoir.org.

9 to 10 May Pirates Weekend Plymouth Grab your Jolly Rogers and eyepatches to make sure you look the part, before hopping on board tall ships, meeting lovable rogue Captain Jack Sparrow, following the pirate trail, watching the street entertainers and much more at the Barbican and Sutton Harbour.

Welcome the city’s new Lord Mayor to the role with a day of free family fun in the city centre. Making the most of this year’s Mayflower 400 commemorations, the day will have an American theme and there will be lots to see and do, with entertainers, a trail and free activities.

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6 to 10 May Mayflower Ocean Festival Hoist the main sail with a week of ocean activity as part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations. Watch the start of the historic OSTAR and TWOSTAR yacht races, enjoy family fun at Pirates Weekend Plymouth, sing along at the three-day Shanty Shindig and

8-31 May Plymouth History Festival This city-wide programme of activity includes talks, tours, re-enactments and exhibitions run by local people and organisations in Plymouth.

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THE DANTE PROJECT ROYAL BALLET

Damiano Michieletto’s Olivier Award-winning production of Mascagni and Leoncavallo’s one-act operas is a thrilling, cinematic experience.

Wayne McGregor collaborates with an awardwinning team – contemporary composer Thomas Adès, artist Tacita Dean, lighting designer Lucy Carter and dramaturg Uzma Hameed – to bring us closer to Dante’s vision.

Tuesday 21st April

Thursday 28th May

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE THE WELKIN

The Welkin - a new play by Lucy Kirkwood. One life in the hands of 12 women.

For full details and to book events visit our website:

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Did you know that The Wharf has its own coffee shop open 6 days a week (except Sundays) serving a varied menu to suit all tastes and at very reasonable prices.

With an outside seating area running alongside the canal, on a hot sunny day there can be no better place in Tavistock to enjoy a cream tea or slice of cake!

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Regular exhibitions featuring local artists. Come along during the day and browse our gallery.

MERLE SILD

Semi-abstract landscapes paintings.

Monday March 30th - Friday 1st May ALAN GREGORY

Landscape and seascape paintings.

Monday 4th May - Friday 29th May Please note: check our website or ring our box office on 01822 611166 to check dates and times of screening. Thank you.

MUSIC.....................................

STRAIGHTEN OUT STRANGLERS Sat 11th April

JOHN HACKETT BAND Sat 18th April

RIVIERA DOGS Fri 24th April

FLEETWOOD BAC Fri 1st May

STRAIGHTEN OUT are the premier Stranglers tribute band out there... with an extensive set-list that spans two solid hours!

A much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett

Oozing appeal this band are sleep delivers of 80’s pop, no wigs, no make up, just accomplished musicianship.

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

IAN SIEGAL Sat 2nd May

ELO AGAIN Fri 8th May

TRIBUTE TO CHER Sat 9th May

BOOTLEG BLONDIE Sat 16th May

Though he is best known as a bluesman and variously described as a legend and a national treasure, a typical Siegal solo show is much more than blues

ELO AGAIN really do give you a dramatic taste of what the classic ELO were like in the heyday.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher.

BOOTLEG BLONDIE are the official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band

GREEN HAZE Fri 22nd May

WHOLE LOTTA LED Sat 30th May

THE COUNTRYMEN Sun 31st May

GREEN HAZE are the ultimate tribute to one of the best rock bands the world has ever seen – Green Day

The music of Led Zeppelin performed by Whole Lotta Led, they return to The Wharf with a unique show.

Launceston based harmony vocal & guitar band playing a mix of original & popular music and songs from Cornwall.

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MANOEUVRES - A TRIBUTE TO OMD Fri June 12th

BOB DURY’S NEIL DIAMOND Sun 5th July

FROM GOLD TO RIO Fri 18th Sept

LONDON CALLING Fri 3rd July

Meticulously crafted music that accurately recreates the feel of an original Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark show

Whilst performing in Las Vegas four years ago Bob Drury was described ‘one of the world’s finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond’

The Greatest Hits Of Spandau Ballet & Duran Duran. Two of the UK’s most iconic bands brought to life in one power packed show!

Playing all the hits from The Clash era with superb precision.

Dates and times shown may vary, so please check our website for all up to date information: www.tavistockwharf.com

WHAT’S ON

REGULARS UNTIL 31 OCTOBER TIDE AND TIME To commemorate Mayflower 400, we’re exploring the global connections of the Tudor house and collections at Cotehele.

Normal admission, NT Cotehele, PL12 6TA. 01579 351346; nationaltrust.org.uk/ cotehele

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JazzSunday Sunday Lunch 3rd March 3rdSunday May &7th 7th June April

A delicious 3-course Sunday A delicious 3-course Lunch, with a generous helping Sunday Lunch, with a generous of live jazz. helping of live jazz. £26

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Murder Mystery Dinner Valentine’s Dinner

Good food, great company, and Thursday 14th February more than a hint of murder and Five superb courses mystery. by candlelight. £45 £55

Father’s Day Lunch Mother’s Day Lunch Sunday 21st June Sunday 31st March

Including a free bottle of Jail Ale 3 delicious courses, the stylish for Dad to take in home! setting of The 3 courses £26 Bedford (childrenHotel. £20)

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2 MAY - 1 NOVEMBER LYDFORD GORGE NATURE TRAIL Take time out to notice nature on a hike through the gorge, with hints, tips and simple activities to help you reconnect with the natural world and feel revived.

10am-4.30pm

UNTIL 6 MAY SPRING ART EXHIBITION A selection of new work from local artists at Wildwood Art Gallery, Horrabridge, PL20 7SP. Visit wildwoodartsdartmoor. co.uk or see Music & Art for details, or call 01822 258529.

DAILY 23 MAY - 4 OCTOBER RICHARD GRENVILLE: EXPLORATION TO COLONIZATION Find out about Grenville’s voyage to the West Coast of America, his life at Buckland, the transformation from abbey to stately home. Plus learn about life as a Tudor explorer with the Explorers Family Trail. 11am-4.30pm at Buckland Abbey

1 - 31 MAY DELAMORE ARTS EXHIBITION Sculpture and art exhibition at Delamore House and gardens at Cornwood near Ivybridge on the edge of Dartmoor. Open daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm, £8 entry, café, disabled access. www.Delamore-art. co.uk or contact 01752 837663.

EVERY WEDNESDAY IN-DEPTH ABBEY HISTORY TOURS Take a look behind the scenes at Buckland Abbey with our great volunteer team who will talk to you about the vast and exciting history of the abbey and grounds. 11:301:30pm.

15-31 MAY ROSEMOOR LIVE! RHS Garden Rosemoor presents a wide variety of live music events from tribute acts to folk groups and choirs. See rhs.org. uk/gardens/rosemoor for details.

FROM 16 MAY MAYFLOWER 400: LEGEND AND LEGACY The national commemorative exhibition for the Mayflower 400 anniversary features 300 items on loan from 100 museums, libraries and archives around the world at The Box, Plymouth. Tickets: adults £5; U18 free entry.

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS DARTMOOR HILL PONY EXHIBITION Open year-round on Sat & Sun, 10.30am5pm, free entry. Designed and curated

by Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony to explains history of the ponies. Plus, cream teas & crafts at Powdermills Pottery, between Two Bridges and Postbridge. friendsofthedartmoorhillpony.co.uk and powdermillspottery.com 16 APRIL, 14 MAY REPAIR CAFÉ Tamar TLC’s monthly Repair Café Thursday, 10am – 1pm at the Tamar Valley Centre, Gunnislake. Clothes, small electrical, bikes, tools, gadgets repaired - please book a slot on 01822 835030, or for minor quick-fixes just pop in. Tea & cake while you wait. Donations raise funds for Tamar TLC. FRIDAYS, 3 APRIL-1 MAY TAVISTOCK HISTORY TALKS A series of one-hour illustrated talks by archaeologist and historian Andrew Thompson exploring Tavistock’s history and

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Celebrating the care of animals for 55 years! The charity rescues both cats and dogs and is your local dedicated rescue centre.

Achieving many milestones over the years, including lifesaving surgery for cats and dogs, record attendees at walking events and providing high standard boarding for pets to enjoy a holiday.

The centre has many animals looking for their forever homes, like Marshall, a 5 year old Bengal who’s been in rescue for over 280 days! Contact: t: 01822 810215 or e: wingletang@mgar.org.uk Registered Charity Number: 1167990

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heritage at Tavistock Library, 2-3pm. Book at Tavistock Library, £5 per lecture. Further information: 01822 612218.

1ST SUNDAY OF MONTH JAZZ SUNDAY LUNCH Enjoy a 3-course lunch at The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock served with a generous helping of live jazz from our house jazz band, Desperate Measures. £26 (children £20), book on 01822 613221.

26 APRIL, 31 MAY JAZZ AFTERNOON TEA Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea at the Two Bridges Hotel with live jazz with duo Fine Whines, or add a glass of fizz for a treat. 3pm – 5:30pm, £16.50 per person (£22 with prosecco). Book on 01822 892300.

MAY LEARN TO GIG ROW Try one of the monthly 4-week, learn to row courses at Weir Quay. Social and competitive rowers of all ages from 12 years upwards welcome for club expeditions and regattas. For information see www.tamarandtavygigclub.co.uk or email info@tamarandtavygigclub.co.uk 6,14,19,24 APRIL & 5,11,17,29 MAY VOLUNTEER DAYS AT BURRATOR RESERVOIR Meet at Burrator Discovery Centre.

Please wear old clothes, sturdy footwear, rainwear etc, & bring lunch and drink.

Mon, Tues & Fri: 10am-3pm; Sun: 10.30am-3.30pm. Contact 01822 855700 for more info.

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QIGONG IN THE HIDDEN GARDEN Outdoor classes with Qigong moves, tuning in with nature, walking and still meditations - South Zeal, 11am to 12.30pm, £10 per class. For info/booking contact 07816 628369 or kate@forestchi. co.uk 1ST SATURDAY OF MONTH TAVI ARTS MARKET High quality, handmade wares from local artists - unique products not found on the high street and a chance to meet the artists and makers themselves. 9.00am to 4.00pm in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock (free entry).

3RD MONDAY OF MONTH LEARN TO TURN WOOD Learn to turn wood with Tavistock Turners & Carvers Club! 7:30pm at the Scout Hall, Pixon Lane, Tavistock - the first two visits are FREE. For details see www. tavistockwoodturners.co.uk LAST TUESDAY IN MONTH PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Join us at the Anchorage Centre, Tavistock from 10.30am to noon. We also have monthly exercise classes and social coffee mornings. Contact Pam on 01822 614204 or Val on 07778 552325.

FIRST SATURDAY OF MONTH TIDY TAVI LITTER PICK-UP Meet outside Meadowlands Leisure Centre. No need to register - just turn up! 10:00am to midday. All necessary equipment provided, but please bring your own gloves and wear stout footwear.

EVERY WEDNESDAY TAVISTOCK DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB We welcome guests and can help if you do not have a partner – 18:45, United Reformed Church Hall, Russell Street,

WHAT’S ON Wedding Fair Sunday 19th April Planning your Special Day? Come along and take a tour of our beautiful wedding venue, and meet a host of wedding-day suppliers. Free entry and free fizz!

12 noon – 4pm.

Jazz Afternoon Tea

Sundays 26th April & 31st May A traditional afternoon tea, with smooth vintage jazz from local duo Fine Whines. £16.50

Spring Breaks Escape for a two night Spring Break on Dartmoor, including breakfast and award-winning 3-course dinner.

From £80 per person, per night

EVERY WEDNESDAY BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

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The heart of Three great venues at the heart of our beautiful bustling market town

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Whether you’re holding a wedding, gala dinner, sales fayre, or even an exercise class, our facilities and friendly and experienced staff make our elegant Gothic building the ideal venue for your event.

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UPCOMING EVENTS April 4th Tavistock Arts Market 10th & 11th Butchers’ Hall Easter Food & Craft Fair 18th Vintage & Salvage Fair 19th Antiques & Collectables Fair

May 2nd Tavistock Arts Market 9th Miss Ivy Events Upcycled Market 15th & 16th Butchers’ Hall Foodies Delight Fair 17th Antiques & Collectables Fair 24th & 25th Tavistock’s Country Garden Show

BUTCHERS’ HALL IS AVAILABLE TO HIRE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS: 01822 616134

PANNIER MARKET Tuesdays - Antiques & Collectables Wednesday - Crafts and mixed market Thursday - Crafts and mixed market Friday - Traditional Charter Market Saturday - Regular themed markets

Tavistoc Countryk’s Garden Show Sun 24th – Mon 25 th

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Tavistock. For more info, contact Pamela Heale 01822 615117 or downatheale@ btinternet.com EVERY WEDNESDAY THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH CREDIT UNION OFFICE Savers can obtain loans at 2% or less.

Children can save too. All savers are covered by a free life insurance. Call in for more information or ring 01752 201329.

11.00am - 1.00pm in the Princetown Community Centre, Tavistock Road, Princetown, PL20 6QE

APRIL UNTIL 5 APRIL TAMAR VALLEY SPRING EXHIBITION Art exhibition from 10.00am to 4.00pm daily (10:00am - 2.00pm 5 April) at Tamar Valley Centre, near Gunnislake, PL18 9FE 2 APRIL C.S. RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP Retired? Why not join us for a friendly chat and a cuppa at 12.30pm in the restaurant of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Princetown. Guest speaker, Ron Howard: ‘Diving on Shipwrecks’.

3 APRIL GIG ROWING TASTER DAY Come and try rowing with Tamar and Tavy Gig Club on the River Tamar at Weir Quay - a day of tuition for 12 to 16-year-olds, 10am – 4pm. Keep fit, have fun and learn a new skill e.g. for Duke of Edinburgh award. Places are limited. For info see www.tamarandtavygigclub.co.uk or contact info@tamarandtavygigclub.co.uk

4 APRIL DISCOVER TAVISTOCK HERITAGE WALK Discover 1,000 Years of Tavistock’s Markets - walk with Tavistock Heritage Trust. Meet at 2pm at Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, £5, www. heritageintavistock.org/events

11:00am at Tavistock Town Hall.

4 & 5 APRIL EXHIBITION OF LIFE DRAWINGS A remarkable collection of Edwardian drawings by Eleanor Grace Scarborough highlights the struggles faced by women artists in the early 1900s. 10am to 5pm at The Printworks, Pym Street, Tavistock. printworkstavistock.org.uk

5 APRIL THE PETE CANTER QUARTET Latin jazz from one of the most talented

4 & 5 APRIL HEALTH & WELL-BEING EVENT Bringing together suppliers who provide products, services or advice to improve

5 APRIL EASTER MUMMERS’ PLAY Come and watch a traditional Mummers’ play at Buckland Abbey, with lots of dancing, dressing up and a silly plot. Great for families of all ages. See website for timing information.

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4 – 19 APRIL NATIONAL PARKS FORTNIGHT 2020 Discover Dartmoor with fun-filled family activities, cultural history, walks and much more. For details see www.dartmoor.gov. uk 5 APRIL WAGS WELLBEING DAY Learn more about the physical, emotional and training needs of your dogs with specialist speaker seminars, as well as stalls and exhibitors from the best local and national dog related businesses.

Refreshments served for pooches & humans! Tickets £10 on www. adoggydayout.co.uk, U16s free entry,

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West Country quartets. 7.30pm at the Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Plymouth. Tickets on the door £10 (members £8, full-time students £5) information 01752 721179, plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk

at Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, £5, www.heritageintavistock.org/events

18 APRIL NEWBRIDGE 500 Bridge Building Day in Gunnislake Village Hall. Build your own bridge, and enjoy other activities, stalls and displays, suitable for all ages.

6 APRIL EASTER TREE WORKSHOP Workshop led by H. Watts at 2:00pm at the Moorland Garden Hotel, followed by a wonderful cream tea. £30 per person, book on 01822 852245.

11 APRIL EASTER FAMILY FUN DAY Loads of fun for all the family - Easter egg hunt, face painting, dog show and watch the vicar abseil off the church tower! All proceeds to the new bell frame project. Refreshments available. The Play Park, Milton Abbot, 11am – 3.00pm, free admission. For info: matreasurer@ southtamar.church

8 APRIL GULWORTHY & TAVISTOCK WI We are holding our Annual Meeting at 7.30 pm - meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Anchorage Centre (next to the bus station). For details see Facebook: Gulworthy & Tavistock G&T WI. Visitors most welcome.

15 & 25 APRIL TAI CHI AND NATURE Taster outdoor workshops at The Garden House, near Yelverton. A chance to immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquillity of the gardens. 10-11am, more info & booking at www.thegardenhouse. org.uk

9 APRIL INTRODUCTION TO BEE KEEPING First of 8 sessions between April and August - Clare Densley of Buckfast Abbey Bee Department provides all the core skills as well as hands-on practical advice at Buckfast Abbey/farms on Dartmoor, £120 (inc VAT).

16 APRIL WEST DARTMOOR U3A ‘Shock! Horror! Probe! - The Art of Fleet Street’ – a talk by Geri Parlby. The monthly meeting takes place at 10am in Tavistock Methodist Church Hall.

10 - 11 APRIL EASTER FOOD & CRAFT FAIR A fabulous selection of artisan food, drink and crafts at the Easter Fair in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock from 9:30am to 4:00pm each day.

11 APRIL DISCOVER TAVISTOCK HERITAGE WALK Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discover Churches & Chapels Walk. Meet at 2pm

17 APRIL NEWBRIDGE 500 Talk on ‘The Civil War & the Bridge’ by Paul (Critter) Reid in Gunnislake Village Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm, for 7:30pm start, donations please.

18 APRIL, 2 MAY, 23 MAY DISCOVER TAVISTOCK HERITAGE WALK Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discover Tavistock Heritage Walk. Meet at 2pm at Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, £5, www.heritageintavistock.org/events

18 APRIL VINTAGE & SALVAGE FAIR The fair will be held in Butchers’ Hall from 10am - 4pm 18 APRIL LYDFORD FAMILY WILD KITCHEN Forage for wild garlic at Lydford Gorge, then make a pasta and pesto lunch on the camp fire. £8 per adult, £5 per child, booking essential (call 0844 249 1895).

11am-2pm.

18 APRIL MURDER MYSTERY DINNER A night of high intrigue, dark secrets, and super-sleuthing at The Bedford Hotel - can you unravel the clues and identify the culprit? Enjoy a delicious 4-course dinner, while a dastardly plot unfolds.

19 APRIL & 17 MAY ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FAIR Come and browse Tavistock’s Antiques & Collectables Fair at Butchers’ Hall.

19 APRIL NEW BORN LAMBS EVENT The Buckland Abbey tenant farmer introduces his new flock of baby lambs.

Watch the bottle-feeding sessions in the Great Barn and get to know more about farming here at Buckland. 12:00-15:00pm 19 APRIL THE CANTERBURY TALES A one-man performance of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales - an ironic and

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critical portrait of English society in the Middle Ages, told with wit and plenty of nonsense! Doors open 7pm at Clearbrook Village Hall, cash bar. Tickets: £10 Adult, £7 Child, £25 Family. Contact 01822 853911 for booking.

23 APRIL C.S. RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP ST GEORGE’S DAY LUNCH Coach trip to a Dartmoor hostelry for lunch. Booking essential, reservations & deposits taken at meeting on 5th March – or contact Mike on 01822 890799 or mikeandkate3@talktalk.net. Coach picks up from Bedford Hotel, Tavistock; Prince of Wales Hotel, Princetown; Yelverton Roundabout bus stop and anywhere in between.

24 APRIL PEPPER & HONEY The play is timed to deliver a perfect Croatian pepper biscuit, baked in front of, and with the help of, a live audience, intertwined with a story about settling in a different country, and family traditions.

7.30pm at Milton Combe Village Hall. For tickets contact 01822 854865 25 APRIL DISCOVER TAVISTOCK HERITAGE WALK Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discover Tavistock Wharves Walk. Meet at 2pm at Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, £5, www.heritageintavistock.org/events 25 & 26 APRIL RHS NATIONAL RHODODENDRON SHOW Marvel at these beautiful, spring-flowering plants at RHS Garden Rosemoor, with more than 60 classes covering all types of rhododendrons, as well as trade and advice stands plus magnolias and camellias too, 10am-4pm.

26 APRIL ST LUKE’S OPEN GARDENS Weir Cottage, Weir Quay, PL20 7BT - once owned by wife of curator of Kew Gardens, this lovely sheltered riverside garden includes historic daffodils, and specimen trees. Open 11am-3pm; £5; free parking; refreshments available; stalls & tours. stlukes-hospice.org.uk/open-gardens 27 APRIL

BERE LOCAL HISTORY GROUP Illustrated talk by Dr Chris Smart on ‘Understanding Landscapes: Exploring the Roman and Medieval Heritage of the Tamar Valley’. All meetings take place in Holy Trinity Church Hall, Bere Alston at 7.30 pm. All are welcome, admission is £2 and includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

27 APRIL - 1 MAY NATIONAL GARDENING WEEK RHS Garden Rosemoor provides activities, advice & walks for gardening novices and those with more experience, 11am–3pm, Mon-Fri, free with normal garden admission. Walks last 30 mins.

MAY 1 MAY DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS We start summer with a sunrise dance at Leeden Tor car park at 5.30am, on Princetown/Yelverton road, regardless of the weather. Sunrise is at 5.47am, then join us at the Foxtor Cafe for breakfast at 6am www.dartmoorbordermorris.com 1 MAY WINE TASTING DINNER Fine wines and delicious food with wine expert Charles Steevenson including a wine tasting session, and a superb 5-course dinner with wine to match each course. Two Bridges Hotel, £65 per person.

1-3 MAY SPRING CRAFT FAIR Browse beautiful and unusual handcrafted items for the home and garden at RHS Garden Rosemoor, with a wealth of West Country creative talent. Fri & Sat, 10am–5pm, Sun, 10am–4pm.

2 MAY REQUIEM IN BLUE Mount Kelly Choral Society, Mount Kelly College soloists, a children’s choir and an instrumental ensemble present Requiem in Blue by Harvey Brough at 7:30pm, St Eustachius’ Church, Tavistock. Tickets £10 from Book Stop, Tavistock or ticketsource. co.uk/mount-kelly-choral-society or on the door. U18s free entry.

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of the most exciting young solo violinists in Europe. 7.30pm at St Eustachius’ Parish Church, Tavistock. Tickets: adults £8; aged 18 and under free entry, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/mountkelly, Book Stop or on the door.

6 MAY ST LUKE’S OPEN GARDENS Lewtrenchard Manor, Lewdown, EX20 4PN - several acres with streams, a sunken garden, a profusion of shrubs, a huge rustic dovecote and walk by River Lew. 12 - 4pm; £5; refreshments available in hotel. stlukes-hospice.org.uk/opengardens 6 MAY DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS 8pm at the Royal Oak Inn, Meavy for the first ‘pub out’ of the season, with guests Tavistock Based Lodestone Border Morris and lots of dancing & singing. We will be collecting for the Dartmoor Rescue Group.

7 MAY C.S. RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP MEETING

Retired? - Come along to enjoy a friendly chat and a cuppa or something a wee bit stronger, at 12.30pm in the restaurant of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Princetown.

8 MAY DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS 10.30am at the Black Prince Flower Boat Day at Cawsands & Kingsands, along with approx. 5 other Morris sides. Check Facebook for details.

8 MAY VE DAY 75 Remembrance service on Plymouth Hoe at 11am - afterwards local bands, choirs, vintage military vehicles, re-enactments, veterans’ organisations, junior field gun competition, local bugler at 2.55pm, Pipe Band, tea dance on the Hoe. 8-10 MAY ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION & SALE View original paintings and craft work by local artists at Buckland Art Group Exhibition in Buckland Monachorum Village Hall, 10am - 5pm. Tea, cakes and other refreshments available. Free admission.

8 - 10 MAY VE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Join the nations’ toast at Buckland Abbey as we celebrate the heroes of WW2. There will also be a special display in the barn over the bank holiday weekend, 10:0016:30pm.

9 MAY UPCYCLED MARKET A new innovative market showcasing the benefits of innovative recycling by promoting re-use not re-fuse at Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock. Free entry 10am – 4pm, plus taster workshops and coffee & cake bar.

9 MAY DISCOVER TAVISTOCK HERITAGE WALK Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discover Tavistock Abbey Walk. Meet at 2pm at Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, £5, www.heritageintavistock.org/events 9 MAY DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS 1pm at the Tamerton Foliot May

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The temperatures are rising and our beautiful walled garden is there to enjoy.

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FRIENDS OF WHARF LUNCHTIME LECTURES

Organised by Dr Ann Pulsford, 2pm Tavistock Wharf

APRIL 6 APRIL: LIZ LAWSON THE HISTORY OF LAWSONS TAVISTOCK 20 APRIL: SIMON DELL SKOMER ISLAND 27 APRIL: ANDREW WELCH THE COLD WAR IN THE NORTH ATLANTIC

MAY 4 MAY: DAVID TOVEY A HISTORY OF LAMORNA ART COLONY 11 MAY: JOHN DOBSON INSIDE THE MIND OF JOSEPH STALIN 18 MAY: JIM MCNEILL THE LAST NORTH POLE YET TO BE REACHED Carnival, bringing a bit of colour to the local fair. For more information, www. dartmoorbordermorris.com 9 MAY NORTH DEVON SINFONIA Winner of BBC’s All Together Now: the Great Orchestra Challenge plays Vaughan

Williams, Chopin and Dvorak. 7.30pm at St Eustachius’ Parish Church, Tavistock.

Tickets: adults £12; 18 and under £6, www. ticketsource.co.uk/tavistock-festival, Book Stop, or on the door.

9 MAY CELLO AND PIANO CONCERT Hannah Griffiths on cello and Stella Searson on piano at 7.30pm in St Leonard’s Church, Sheepstor. Tickets £9, available from Patrick Drennan on 01822 853186, or drdartmoor@doctors.org.uk. Doors open at 6.45pm plus refreshments available then for a donation. Proceeds split equally between Friends of St Leonard’s Church and Sheepstor Village Hall.

9 MAY TAVISTOCK SCHOOL REUNION Our annual reunion is at Gallery 26, The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock from 7pm.

Admission £3; membership: single £7, couple £10. For information contact Sue on 07905 208728 or tsra@btinternet. com 9 & 10 MAY PLANT HERITAGE SPRING PLANT FAIR Offering a wide variety of rare and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials from local Devon nurseries for sale, this is a rare chance to access more unusual plant varieties. RHS Garden Rosemoor, 10am3pm 10 MAY ST LUKE’S OPEN GARDENS Sandhill House, Sandhill, Gunnislake PL18 9DR - commanding views across the Tamar Valley, with mature trees and shrubs, lawns and water features. Open 2 - 5pm; £5; refreshments available; plant sales;

local stalls. stlukes-hospice.org.uk/opengardens 10 MAY VE DAY VILLAGE WALK A 5-mile walk from Mary Tavy War Memorial to Brentor War Memorial, starting at 11am. Millie’s pop-up café in Brentor will be open for refreshments. Everyone welcome, free. www.mtjubileegroup.co.uk, 08455 193812.

10 MAY STANNARY BRASS BAND 25TH ANNIVERSARY Join Stannary Brass Band for its 25th anniversary in the Wharf in Tavistock from 6:30pm. Tickets are available from Tavistock Wharf.

10 MAY SIMON SPILLETT & MARTIN DALE QUARTET A Leading British saxophonist joins the region’s finest quartet for an evening of swinging jazz standards. 7.30pm at the Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Plymouth. Tickets on the door £10 (members £8, full-time students £5) information 01752 721179, plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk 12 MAY GULWORTHY & TAVISTOCK WI Yvonne Toms talks about The Bronte Family, 7.30pm - meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Anchorage Centre (next to the bus station).

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13 MAY FREE GUIDED WALK Explore the Cotehele countryside on a circular walk in the estate taking in the sights and stories with our wonderful volunteer Jane. Meet at the Information Point on the quay. 10.30am-12.30pm.

13 MAY DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS 8pm at the Kings Arms, South Zeal with guests Barrel Morris. An open evening of music & dance to get your feet tapping!

15 MAY DISCOVER TAVISTOCK HERITAGE WALK Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discover Tavistock Abbey. Talk, walk and lunch, The Bedford Hotel. £30 including coffee and 2-course lunch. Seats are limited and booking is essential - please contact the hotel reception on 01822 613221, heritageintavistock.org/events 15 MAY FROM GARBO TO GARLAND Lights, camera, action! A fascinating and entertaining talk by Dr Geri Parlby on Hollywood’s colourful history. 7-8:30pm at The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock. Tickets £6.

15 & 16 MAY FOODIES DELIGHT FESTIVAL Treat yourself to a delicious selection of foods and drink in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock from 9:30am to 4:00pm each day.

15 - 17 MAY ARCHERY GB’S BIG WEEKEND Try archery at our Big Weekend event at Tamar Valley Archers, Old Rectory, Gulworthy, near Tavistock, PL19 8JA, daily from 10:00 to 16:00 - open to families, people of all ages, beginners.

All equipment provided. Visit archerygb. org/bigweekend or contact Declan RossThomas Tamar Valley Archers on 01822 481731 16 MAY NEWBRIDGE 500 History Walk ‘In Turner’s Footsteps’ from Cotehele to Newbridge, with an option to join the walk at Calstock Church. Walk start at 10:00am at Cotehele.

16 MAY DISCOVER TAVISTOCK HERITAGE WALK Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discover Tavistock Cemeteries & Burial Grounds. Meet at 2pm at Tavistock Visitor Information Centre, £5, www. heritageintavistock.org/events 16 MAY ANNUAL SPRING PLANT FAIR Mary Tavy & Peter Tavy W.I. plant fair at 2pm. Buy plants ready to take home and put in your garden for some summer colour – plus cakes, books and bric-a-brac for sale and refreshments available. For further information contact Jill Lamerton on 01822 810421.

16 MAY THE BIG SING Join Plymouth Philharmonic Choir for their 50th anniversary ‘Big Sing’ all-day workshop, to sing The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins, followed by a free performance with orchestra.

9:30am for 10am start, Plymouth Guildhall, £10. registration forms at plymouthphilchoir.org 16 MAY VOCAL HAREM ANNUAL GALA

easter family adventures

CONCERT Vocal Harem Choir is delighted to present its 13th Annual Gala Concert at St Eustachius’ Church, Tavistock at 7.30pm.

Special guest for the evening is Simon Thomas. Tickets: adults £7; under-18s free entry, available from The Book Stop, choir members and on the door.

17 MAY DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS 1pm at English Heritage’s Okehampton Castle Bluebell Day, celebrating its ancestral history. dartmoorbordermorris. com 17 MAY DEVON MAGNOLIA JAZZ BAND A fine six-piece band set up by Pete Miller plays 20s & 30s New Orleans jazz. 7.30pm at the Royal British Legion Club, Tailyour Road, Plymouth. Tickets on the door £10 (members £8, full-time students £5) information 01752 721179, plymouth-jazzclub.org.uk 20 MAY HOTEL ENDSLEIGH GARDENS OPEN DAY Visit the gardens and enjoy entertainment from St Austell Ukulele Band - proceeds in aid of Milton Abbot bell project. 11am4pm, £5 admission to include tea/coffee & biscuits.

20 MAY DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS 8pm at the Ferry House Inn, Saltash Passage (Plymouth side) as guests of Plymouth Morris, performing our Border Morris whilst they perform their Cotswold style. We will be collecting for the Dartmoor Rescue Group.

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21 MAY WEST DARTMOOR U3A ‘An Island Odyssey – life on 3 small Atlantic Islands on the edge of Europe’ – a talk by Paul Gentle. The monthly meeting takes place at 10am in Tavistock Methodist Church Hall.

24 & 25 MAY TAVISTOCK’S COUNTRY GARDEN SHOW Show gardens and nurseries in the Tavistock Pannier Market Hall and perimeter, garden and food-themed stalls in Bedford Square and eco-fair in Butchers’ Hall, plus street food & drink, and live entertainment. Free Entry 25 MAY MARY TAVY VILLAGE FAYRE Bring your canine friends to our popular dog show or sell your pre-loved items at a car boot pitch. Stannary Brass Training Band and local musicians, plus Beer Tent, BBQ and other refreshments, as well as stalls, games, a prize draw and voting for winners in our colouring competition.

12.00 ‘til 4.00 - for info contact Bev Ross 01822 811019.

27 MAY DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS 8pm at the Leaping Salmon in Horrabridge with guests, The Plymouth Maids Clog Dancers. Free entertainment for all the family & a chance to have a go. Check out our Facebook page.

28 MAY C.S. RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP OUTING Join our coach trip To Tiverton and enjoy a cruise along the Tiverton canal by horse drawn barge, including brunch and a refreshment stop on the return journey.

Booking essential, reservations & deposits taken at meeting on 7th May. 28 MAY BASIC GREEN WOODWORKING Learn how to safely use bushcraft knives and tools to make your own wooden mallet at Lydford Gorge. £3.50 per mallet, booking advisable, Lydford Gorge 1-3.30pm.

30 MAY MAKE A MINI WOODLAND FACE Craft session at Lydford Gorge, 12.30-3pm. £3 per sculpture, booking advisable.

30 MAY DISCOVER TAVISTOCK HERITAGE WALK Tavistock Heritage Trust’s Discover Historic Whitchurch Walk. Meet at 2pm at Whitchurch Parish Church, £5, www. heritageintavistock.org/events 31 MAY ST LUKE’S OPEN GARDENS Calstock Village Hidden Gardens, PL18 9QA - exciting, diverse private gardens with walk around the upper and lower village gardens of approx two miles. Open 11am-4pm; £5; refreshments available; plant sales. stlukes-hospice.org.uk/opengardens For a full list of events see our community website at dartmoorlinks.co.uk

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Newbridge 500 English record keeping in the 1500s was far from exact however English Heritage has dated Gunnislake Newbridge to 1520, which means the bridge will be 500 years old this year.

To mark the anniversary a series of celebratory events is being arranged over the course of the year, with the aim of having at least one event per month from March through to October.

One of the main events will be a re-enactment by The Sealed Knot of the English Civil War battle of Newbridge between the forces supporting Parliament and those supporting King Charles I - this will be on 8th and 9th August. Other events planned so far are a history walk from Cotehele to Newbridge, an archive display, an art and photo competition with a bridge theme, a season of history talks, the creation of a fabric mural, a scarecrow competition, a hog roast, a church blessing & community choir singing event, a sketching and drawing day at the bridge and a public event day in the village hall involving bridge building, a junk band etc. Many local organisations are involved in helping and running the events, and organising them will take some effort - we hope you will enjoy them!

Here are a few of our events - more details will be available in the coming months on Gunnislake.org and the Facebook group: Gunnislake Newbridge 500: 17 April: Talk on ‘The Civil War & the Bridge’ by Paul (Critter) Reid in Gunnislake Village Hall.

Doors open at 7:00pm, for 7:30pm start, donations please.

18 April: Bridge Building Day in Gunnislake Village Hall. Build your own bridge, and enjoy other activities, stalls and displays, suitable for all ages.

16 May: History Walk ‘In Turner’s Footsteps’ from Cotehele to Newbridge, with an option to join the walk at Calstock Church.

Walk start at 10:00am at Cotehele.

6 June: Scarecrow Competition – the start of our competition with scarecrows on a ‘bridge theme’!

6 June: The Gunnislake Big Lunch - a community picnic/lunch in Commercial Street with Bridge-related fun & games.

Tavistock’s History and Archaeology An Introduction and New Perspectives This series of one-hour illustrated talks by archaeologist and historian Andrew Thompson explores Tavistock’s history and heritage from prehistoric settlement to World Heritage Site.

They are designed to provide an introduction for people new to the town’s history and to offer fresh insights for those already familiar with it. After an early career teaching in higher and continuing education, Andrew Thompson now works as a heritage consultant specialising in interpretation, community engagement and research. His recent local projects include Tavistock’s World Heritage Site Area, Tavistock Guildhall, Mayflower 2020 in Plymouth and the Looe Valley. Lectures take place at Tavistock Library, 2-3pm. Booking is essential and tickets are available from Tavistock Library at £5 per lecture. Further information is available from Tavistock Library on 01822 612218; tavistocklibrary@librariesunlimited.org.uk; Facebook @TavistockLibrary

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Friday 3 April: Tin, trade and transhumance: the medieval town and countryside Friday 17 April: Copper, canal and the Cornish: Tavistock in the Industrial Revolution Friday 24 April: ‘The age of improvement’: the Duke of Bedford’s estate in the 19th century Friday 1 May: Romancing the stones? Conservation from the picturesque to world heritage 49

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Milton Abbot bell project Saturday 11th April

Family Easter Fun Day Reverend Andy Atkins, vicar of St Constantine`s Milton Abbot, will abseil off the tower to officially launch our big project to replace the church`s rotten bell frame. Mark Ambrose, landlord of Milton Abbot’s Edgcumbe Arms, has taken on the task of bell project manager and will be supervising Andy`s descent.

This is a big ask for Andy as he’s petrified of heights! The Easter Family Fun Day in the village play park from 11am to 3pm will include an Easter egg hunt, face painting and dog show; admission is free and refreshments will be available.

Wednesday 20th May Hotel Endsleigh Gardens Open Day Explore this wonderful garden in Milton Abbot, with its follies, grottos and super views, created by Humphry Repton for John Russell, Sixth Duke of Bedford, with event proceeds going to Milton Abbot Church. We are excited to be welcoming back by popular demand, the St Austell Strummers Ukulele Band, and there will also be quality craft stalls, plant sales by Endsleigh Nursery and a grand draw. Lunches and teas can be pre-booked directly with the hotel. Entry is £5, 11am – 4pm, to include tea/coffee and biscuits - cakes also available for those

who want to indulge!

Our grateful thanks go to the Hotel Endsleigh management, for hosting this increasingly popular church fundraising event.

The bell project is likely to cost in the region of £90,000 and for a small village and congregation this is a very ambitious project, but we are confident that with support through donations, grants and fundraising events, we will raise most of the much-needed money by the end of 2020. The bells were cast 250 years ago by Pennington’s of Stoke Climsland and it`s unusual to have a full original set. However, the 1902 bell frame has rotted badly and needs to be replaced with a steel frame.

Taylor`s of Loughborough has been commissioned to do the work, once we have secured enough funding. If you wish to donate you can do so via Text Giving: text MABELLS, plus the amount (in whole £s up to £20), to 70085, eg to donate £5 text MABELLS5 - this costs £5 plus a standard rate message.

If you wish to give a cash or cheque donation, help with the bell project or for more information on events or to subscribe to event information by email, please contact Pat Lovell at matreasurer@southtamar.church or 01822 618452.

We have events planned all year, including a rare opportunity to visit the wonderful Coombe Trenchard with our Summer Evening on 25 June, and Afternoon Tea at Bowled Over in Milton Abbot on 19 July from 2.30 – 5.00pm. See future Tavy Links what’s on for details.

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Saturday 4th April to Sunday 19th April

National Parks Fortnight Dartmoor is one of 15 national parks joining in the two-week long celebration, with events and experiences to inspire all ages and interests to go outdoors and explore the wild open moorland, spectacular tors, valleys and rivers. Whether it’s a gentle family bike ride, stargazing, high octane adventures or exploring Dartmoor’s cultural history, there are events for everyone and many are free or low-cost. Here is just a selection of what is on offer: Go rock climbing: Crag 2 Mountain will lead a climb of iconic Hound Tor where myths and legends abound.

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Find a Dartmoor Garden. Follow a trail from Princetown Visitor Centre and discover the fascinating plants, historical features and brilliant bogs that make Dartmoor so special.

Or go underground… Qualified cave leaders from Crag 2 Mountain will help you explore the caves beneath our feet at Pridhamsleigh Cavern, Buckfastleigh.

Learn about the history of Burrator: Historian and walker Paul Rendell will lead a five-mile walk where you’ll learn about the history of Essworthy Farm, now hidden under the reservoir, and explore secret caves and old buildings.

See how we used to live. Take a tour of DNPA’s Higher Uppacott, Poundsgate - one of few remaining examples of this type of medieval farmhouse.

Wander the tors at night. For the Wild’s Shona Fernyhough will take you on a family-friendly night walk around Chinkwell and Honeybag Tors.

Go on a starry adventure Dartmoor Skies will take you on a journey through the galaxy. On a clear night you may spot the Venus and the Pleiades star cluster.

Search for dragons. Join Dartmoor’s Daughter to hear the moorland dragon myths; learn how to dowse for these mysterious creatures and the ‘Dragon lines’ at Combestone Tor.

Take a slug stone trail around Princetown Visitor Centre and learn about Dartmoor’s amazing ‘minibeast’ the Ash Black slug – the world’s largest land slug which can grow to a whopping 20cm.

Create your own Dartmoor art. Produce a masterpiece using natural resources and the special landscape as inspiration.

Learn about Bronze Age Dartmoor. Take your own time to discover ancient burial sites around Postbridge and learn about the people here thousands of years ago.

Take a walk on the wild side. Love walking? Join the Ramblers Moorland group for a 12-mile hike on western Dartmoor including Tavy Cleave, Brat Tor and Lydford.

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Monday 27 April to Friday 1 May

RHS Rosemoor National Gardening Week Join us for RHS Garden Rosemoor’s National Gardening Week activities which should help gardening novices and those with more experience with the skills they need to grow some of their own food. With a range of activities and advice available throughout the week, there will be something for everyone. 11am–3pm, weekdays only, free with normal garden admission. Walks are around 30 minutes.

‘It’s clear that people are keen to reconnect with where their food comes from. We’re supporting this burgeoning interest by encouraging people, groups, societies, garden centres, nurseries and other organisations to showcase their edible expertise, and highlight all things grow-your-own’, (Guy Barter, RHS Chief Horticulturist)

Events during National Gardening Week: Monday 27 April: a walk around Lady Anne’s garden looking at seasonal interest with Jonathan Hutchinson

Tuesday 28 April: a walk in the Cool Garden with Richard Wilson Wednesday 29 April: a walk looking at early season perennials with Sally Newbrook; talk on ‘Rosemoor 30 Years in the RHS, the past, present and future of the garden’ with Jon Webster, Garden Curator Thursday 30 April: a walk looking at what’s growing in the veg garden with the Edibles Team Friday 1 May: a walk looking at foliage plants for year-round impact with James Shepherd

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VE Day 75th anniversary Friday 8th May

VE Day 75 Plymouth is joining the national commemorations, with a remembrance service on Plymouth Hoe at 11am and a day filled with activity to honour this significant anniversary. Join veterans and cadets in a moving event marking 75 years since the end of World War II. Later you can enjoy music from local bands and choirs, see vintage military vehicles and re-enactments, meet veterans’ organisations in the Royal British Legion Village and cheer on schools as they take part in the junior field gun competition. Plymouth will be joining the national and international celebrations, at 2.55pm, with the local bugler playing the Last Post and Reveille, followed by the City of Plymouth Pipe Band at 3pm, when a lone piper will play the traditional tune, the Battle’s O’er - the time on 8th May 1945 that Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that the war in Europe was over. After this, put on your dancing shoes and join the traditional tea dance on the Hoe Promenade, where the original tea dances took place during the war, organised by Nancy and Waldorf Astor to boost morale after the city was bombed. Why not dress in your best 1940s outfits and get into the spirit of the day?

Friday 8th May

Ringing out for Peace Bells in cathedrals, churches and other locations will ring out at 7pm in a collective celebration of peace, including churches in Bere Ferrers, Lamerton, Tavistock, Sampford Spiney and Brentor.

Friday 8th May

VE Day Anniversary Concert Abbey Brass and the Avalon Barbershop Quartet present a concert in commemoration of VE Day at 7.30 pm in St

Eustachius’ Parish Church, Tavistock. Tickets: adults £10; 18 & under £5, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/tavistockfestival, Book Stop in Tavistock or on the door.

Sunday 10th May

Mary Tavy & Brentor village walk As part of the VE Day celebrations, a walk will set off from the Mary Tavy War Memorial at 11am to the Brentor War Memorial, and will include an interesting story linking to the two war memorials. The 5-mile walk will be on a flat surface, on or next to the road, suitable for prams and wheelchairs.

In Brentor there will be time to stop for refreshments or have lunch at Millie’s pop-up café which is being opened specially. Everyone welcome, free. Organised by the Mary Tavy Jubilee Group, www.mtjubileegroup.co.uk, 08455 193812.

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St Luke’s Open Gardens Wednesday 6th May Lewtrenchard Manor, Lewdown, EX20 4PN A chance for you to visit the spring gardens at Lewtrenchard.

The gardens, designed by Walter Sorel, extend over several acres with streams, a sunken garden, a profusion of shrubs, a huge rustic dovecote and a recently restored walled vegetable garden. Stroll along Madam’s walk, on the banks of the river Lew and to the woods and beyond. Open 12 - 4pm; free parking; refreshments available in hotel; dogs on leads; wheelchair & pushchair access on lawns and some level areas.

Sunday 31st May Calstock Village Hidden Gardens, PL18 9QA These exciting, diverse private gardens in the picturesque village of Calstock are just waiting to be explored! There’s plenty to see, with peaceful waterside walks and breathtaking Tamar Valley views, so please aim to arrive early if you want to get around all the gardens. The walk around the upper and lower village gardens is approximately two miles with some moderately challenging slopes. Maps are available from the St Luke’s stand at Calstock Quay on the day. Open 11am-4pm; £5; parking in railway station & quayside car park; refreshments available; no dogs; plant sales For more details see stlukes-hospice.org.uk/open-gardens

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Open from Saturday 16 May

The Box Plymouth’s amazing new museum and gallery opens with a stunning programme featuring major contemporary artists and an internationally important exhibition about the Mayflower.

Plymouth’s original city museum and art gallery have been transformed and extended to include the former central library and St Luke’s Church, creating 13 new galleries and exhibition spaces, an elevated ‘archive in the sky’ with research and learning facilities, and a public square for performances and events. A life-size mammoth is the centrepiece of the natural history collection, and a mesmerising multi-coloured window, created by leading artist Leonor Antunes forms part of the renovation of St Luke’s Church. A series of permanent galleries exhibit natural history, human history, art, archive, film and photographic collections, including 14 monumental ships’ figureheads. For more details see theboxplymouth.com

Mayflower 400: Legend and Legacy The national commemorative exhibition for the Mayflower 400 anniversary features 300 items on loan from 100 museums, libraries and archives around the world. Sharing powerful perspectives, it includes the first bible printed in America, the

last known record of the Mayflower, the oldest existing state document of New England, Native American items, diaries, maps, portraits, and Plymouth’s first piece of Wampanoag art.

Tickets: adults £5; U18 free entry.

Making It The Box’s flagship contemporary art exhibition features new artworks by Antony Gormley, Leonor Antunes, Christopher Baker, Alexandre Da Cunha, and Eva Grubinger, including a giant ship’s ‘fender’ and a ‘wall of sound’. Entry free

Narrenschiff (Ship of Fools) This three-channel film work by Obama’s official portrait painter, Kehinde Wiley, looks at historical and contemporary histories of migration. Entry free

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Friday 15th to Sunday 17th May

Archery GB’s Big Weekend Families and people of all ages are invited to try the fun and inclusive sport of archery at Tamar Valley Archers in Gulworthy, near Tavistock - even if they have never picked up a bow and arrow before. Archery GB’s Big Weekend will see around 100 clubs across the country open their doors to potential archers, so visitors of all abilities can try out the sport. With an estimated 6,000 members of the public set to take part and shoot about 35,000 arrows, it’s going to be a massive event. Our Big Weekend event will be running daily from 10:00 to 16:00 over 15, 16 and 17 May, and we are keen to encourage budding and established archers of all ages and abilities to get involved. All equipment will be provided - so you just need to bring along plenty of enthusiasm. Tamar Valley Archers is a new club registered with Archery GB

and we’re also setting up facilities for people who want to participate on a regular basis and take up club membership to shoot both socially and competitively. We are very fortunate in having our own facilities and although currently we are only able to shoot outdoors, a new dedicated indoor area (10m to 25m) is being developed.

Tamar Valley Archers is located at Old Rectory, Gulworthy, near Tavistock, PL19 8JA. To find out more about the Big Weekend, visit www.archerygb.org/bigweekend or for further information about Tamar Valley Archers please contact Declan Ross-Thomas on 01822 481731 or secretary@ tamarvalleyarchers.co.uk

Saturday 20th June

Exeter Rainbow Run Families are invited to get their tickets for ‘Exeter’s brightest’ 5k charity fun run. More than 1,000 people walked, jogged or ran through a series of coloured paint stations last year, raising £55,000 for Children’s Hospice South West. Registration is now open and this year, the charity hopes even more people will take part at Westpoint to support hundreds of children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The event village will be open from 11am, with face painters, a bouncy castle, fun tents with games and tombolas, and music from Radio Exe. There will also be food and drink available, as well as plenty of colourful rainbow merchandise. Children’s Hospice South West needs £11million a year to run its three hospices in North Devon, North Somerset and Cornwall, and around 85 per cent of that comes though fundraising. For tickets or more information visit www.chsw.org.uk/rainbowexeter

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APRIL Thursday 23 April 12.30pm Festival Opening with To Music Borne Tavistock Parish Church Friday 24 April 7.30pm Calstock’s Big Jazz Choir Tickets £6 Tavistock RC Church 10.30am Town Walk with Simon Dell Saturday 25 April 7.30pm The Ridgeway Chorale Retiring collection Tavistock Parish Church Sunday 26 April 7.00pm Mount Kelly Chamber Choir and instrumental soloists Retiring collection Tavistock RC Church Tuesday 28 April 1.00pm Hannah Griffiths (Cello) and Stella Searson (Piano) Tickets £5 Sponsored by Alistair Kinsey Tavistock Parish Church

Thursday 30 April 1.00pm Mary Mazur-Park (Piano) and Leslie Mazur-Park (Oboe) Tickets £5 Sponsored by Alistair Kinsey Tavistock Parish Church

MAY Saturday 2 May 7.30pm Mount Kelly Choral Society – Requiem in Blue by Harvey Brough, soloists and orchestra Tickets £10 Tavistock Parish Church Sunday 3 May 7.30pm Mount Kelly Concert Society – Charlotte SalustreBridoux (Violin) Tickets £8 Tavistock Parish Church

Tuesday 5 May 1.00pm Children’s Concert preceded by a Workshop Retiring collection Sponsored by Alistair Kinsey Tavistock Methodist Church/ Library Thursday 7 May 1.00pm Jacqueline Kershaw (French Horn) and Andrew Wilson (Piano) Tickets £5 Sponsored by Alistair Kinsey Tavistock Parish Church Friday 8 May 7.30pm VE Day Anniversary Concert – Abbey Brass and Avalon Barbershop Quartet Tickets £10 Tavistock Parish Church Saturday 9 May 7.30pm North Devon Sinfonia Tickets £12 Tavistock Parish Church Sunday 10 May 6.30pm Stannary Brass Band 25th Anniversary Concert Tickets £8 Tavistock Wharf

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MUSIC AND ART

Saturday 9th May

North Devon Sinfonia North Devon Sinfonia was selected to take part in the BBC4/ BBC2 TV programme All Together Now: the Great Orchestra Challenge hosted by presenter Katie Derham in 2016. The programme set out to find the amateur orchestra that best demonstrated the spirit of amateur music making. North Devon Sinfonia went on to win the final in the Royal Albert Hall which was followed a few weeks later by a performance to thousands at BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park. The orchestra has been much in demand since then but is still exclusively amateur, with performers ranging in age from the teens to the 70s, including some of the county’s most talented amateur musicians. The concert programme will include Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending, with soloist Cecilia Lamon; Chopin: Piano Concerto No 2, with the 15-year-old

soloist Clara Sherratt; and Dvorak: Symphony No 7. 7.30pm at St Eustachius’ Parish Church, Tavistock. Tickets: adults £12; 18 and under £6, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ tavistock-festival, Book Stop, or on the door.

Sunday 3rd May

Charlotte Salustre-Bridoux Mount Kelly Concert Society presents one of the most exciting young solo violinists in Europe in association with the Countess of Munster Trust. The programme will include sonatas by Brahms, and Beethoven in celebration of the 250th anniversary of his birth. Born in France, Charlotte SalusteBridoux began her studies in Montpellier and later entered the Yehudi Menuhin School to study with Natalia Boyarsky. She is now based in London and completing a Master’s degree at the RCM with Alina Ibragimova, as a recipient of the Munster Trust. Charlotte has collaborated with Alina Ibragimova, Lawrence Power, Sol Gabetta, Bertrand Chamayou and has enjoyed performing at the Wigmore Hall on several occasions as well as recently returning to the Gstaadt Menuhin festival (Saanenkirche). Her debut album of solo violin works will be recorded in Champs Hill in August this year. She is currently

playing on a Giovanni Battista Ceruti violin, kindly loaned to her by the RCM. 7.30pm at St Eustachius’ Parish Church, Tavistock.

Tickets: adults £8; aged 18 and under free entry, available from www.ticketsource. co.uk/mountkelly, Book Stop or on the door.

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Friday 1st to Sunday 30th May

Delamore Arts and Sculpture Exhibition The Delamore exhibition takes place every day in May based at the beautiful Delamore House and gardens at Cornwood near Ivybridge on the edge of Dartmoor. The exhibition, which is the largest of its kind in the South West, boasts over 150 artists and specialises in showing sculpture in a natural outdoor setting. The gardens are rarely open to the public, and can be seen at their best during May. In addition to the main exhibition the South West Academy of Fine and Applied Arts (SWAc) will be holding its Summer Exhibition in our Stables Gallery. Now in its 18th successful year the exhibition has raised over £120,000 for local charities and this year it is supporting Starlight Children’s Foundation. Open daily including weekends and bank holidays from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Admission is £8 and includes an exhibition catalogue; free admission for drivers of electric vehicles and under 16s. There is a small cafe providing teas and coffees with a selection of homemade soups and freshly made rolls. Disabled access to the main gallery is provided via a ramp at the front

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door to the house; access to the gardens is possible but not always easy, particularly for wheelchairs during and after wet weather. Dogs are allowed in the outer field only. For more information visit www.Delamore-art.co.uk or contact 01752 837663. free entry, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/mountkelly, Book Stop or on the door.

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Sunday 10th May

Stannary Brass Band 25th anniversary Join Stannary Brass Band in celebrating our 25th year of playing music in Tavistock with a celebration concert in the Wharf, Tavistock. Players from our training band open the evening at 6:30pm, followed by the main band at 7:30pm, conducted by our musical director of 20 years, Peter Jones, who continues to share his vast wealth of musical knowledge. A special part of this evening will be the premiere of a piece of music written for the band by music teacher and past player, David Gray. David has called his piece ‘Changes’ and dedicated it to one of our founding members, Les Tucker, who passed away in 2019, and was awarded a Diploma of Honour at the West of England Championships, ‘in recognition

of an outstanding contribution to the Brass Band movement through the teaching of musicians’. Tickets are available from Tavistock Wharf.

Since our formation in 1995 the band has taught many children and adults through the provision of free instrument loans, without membership fees or charges, to actively encourage music and make it accessible to all.

Many of our players from 1995 have established a career in music, including music teachers, and armed services players. Proud of our Tavistock links, we play regularly at Remembrance Sunday, St George’s Day, Tavistock

Carnival, Tavistock Festival, and as well the visit of Prince Charles. We hold fundraising concerts for local charities, such as St Luke’s, Children’s Hospice SW, Alzheimer’s Society, and also constantly fundraise to cover our costs; we are very grateful for the support of local businesses and our patron, Angela Rippon O.B.E, who is a terrific boost to our players. We meet in Wortham Hall, Mount Kelly every Wednesday at 6:00pm - if you would like to try an instrument contact us via stannarybrassbandtavistock.org.uk or call 01822 854888.

Saturday 2nd May

Requiem in Blue Mount Kelly Choral Society presents a performance of Requiem in Blue by Harvey Brough as part of the Tavistock Festival. Brough first found fame as the driving force behind the band Harvey and the Wallbangers, but his experience as a Cambridge Choral Scholar drew him back to more traditional choir

music in this wonderfully eclectic and entertaining work. The words of the Requiem are combined with traditional folksong and elements of jazz to create a thrilling fusion of styles. The choral society will be joined by young soloists from Mount Kelly College, a children’s choir from local schools and

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CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

From 8th May

Creative Workshops A new venue for creative workshops will be opening at the home of Lizzie Watt (former publisher & editor of Links magazines) within her large Dartmoor farmhouse near Yelverton, and drawing on the talents of many of the local people she’s met during her years of working on the magazines.

Lizzie says: “I have a passion for all things creative and love to be in a learning environment myself so this seemed an obvious step for me, bringing together some of the amazing people I’ve met over the years. These include master florist and Chelsea gold medallist, Amanda Randell; very talented illustrator and artist Michelle Keith, textile designer Lynda Bird and many more, all offering to share their skills and talents with others.

This is a project I’ve been working on for some time and I’m really excited about getting it started and welcoming people to our creative days at The Farmhouse!”

Workshops will include: floristry; beginners’ illustration; lino printing; paper sculptures; block printing & lampshade making; beginners’ calligraphy; textiles; jewellery design; hand embroidery; willow weaving; pottery (throwing and hand-building). They will initially run every Friday from 8th May, offering a full learning and experience day - to include all tuition as well as lunch and afternoon tea. All courses are at ‘beginner level’ and will be run with a maximum class size of 8 people. For full details and online bookings see www.farmhouseworkshops.co.uk or Facebook & Instagram: FarmhouseWorkshops (courses may differ from above list).

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BOOK REVIEW

Book recommendations for winter Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout Whether you have read the forerunner of this exquisite novel (Olive Kitterage) or not, this story of the lives, tribulations, highs and lows of the inhabitants of small town Maine is an absolute treat. In a series of vignettes, with the indomitable Olive Kitterage at its heart, Strout’s portrayal holds no bars in uncovering the hidden underbelly of what is, on the surface, a genteel New England community.

She reminds us that wherever we come from we have the same capacity for pain, loss and love, and ultimately the same fate. At once sombre, funny, sad and uplifting, this is American literary fiction at its best. Published by Penguin: £14.99

The Long Call by Ann Cleaves

The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel

Latest DOAWK instalment, new in paperback. Puffin: £6.99

Third in the extraordinary Wolf Hall trilogy. HarperCollins: £25

First in a new crime series set in North Devon by the author of the Vera and Shetland series Pan: £8.99

The Volunteer by Jack Fairweather

Remarkable true story of a hero’s exposure of the Nazis’ activities at Auschwitz. Penguin: £7.99

Plymouth Bronze Age to Today How Dartmoor tin put Britain’s ocean city on the map. Pen & Ink: £19.95

Diary of a Wimpy Kid; The Meltdown

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NATIONAL TRUST

Spring highlights at Cotehele There’s lots to enjoy in the outdoors at Cotehele this season as the garden is full of spring colour, with magnolias, tulips, rhododendrons and camellias joining later-flowering daffodils to lift the mood and energise the spirit.

We’re running the Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt at Cotehele daily until 13 April, so families can help Bunny find noisy creatures to make music with in Nature’s Band over the bank holiday weekend or on a quieter day! We’ll have a new Notice Nature drawing trail and family activities in May half-term as well.

After exploring outdoors why not refuel in the Edgcumbe tea-room or Barn restaurant? Both are open daily, 10am-5pm and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join you. And don’t forget to pop into the new Bull Pen Gallery by Cotehele’s shop and plant centre, where you’ll find art and crafts by local makers and can even meet the artists at events through the year.

See our website for more info on Cotehele and these and other events: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

TIDE AND TIME AT COTEHELE Daily until 25 October, 11am-4pm Discover items from the collections in Cotehele house

which have transatlantic connections, as part of our local commemorations of the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. Normal admissions apply.

CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT AT COTEHELE Saturday 28 March – Sunday 13 April, 10am-4pm Join Bunny as he looks around Cotehele garden to find friends to make music with in Nature’s Band, and enjoy a Cadbury chocolate prize at the end. £2 per trail, usual admission applies.

GUIDED WALK IN THE COTEHELE COUNTRYSIDE Wednesday 13 May, 10.30am-12.30pm Explore the Cotehele countryside on a circular walk in the estate taking in the sights and stories with our wonderful volunteer Jane. Meet at the Information Point on the quay.

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GET PLANTING AT COTEHELE Monday 25- Friday 29 May, 11am-3pm Have fun as a family making plant pots and planting seeds to take home. Free activity, normal admissions apply.

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A feast of colour at Lydford Gorge Hike along the most captivating section of the River Lyd. The full Lydford Gorge trail is a challenging 3 miles, however there are shorter trails available for the Devil’s Cauldron and Whitelady Waterfall. Sturdy footwear is essential for all.

There’s also an off-road mobility vehicle available to hire (advance booking required on 01822 820320), which can access the waterfall and bird hide.

Forage for wild garlic then make a pasta and pesto lunch on the camp fire.

Through April the gorge comes alive with colour – starry white wild garlic, pink purslane and beautiful bluebells. To celebrate, join us for wildflower week, Sat 2 to Sun 10 May, 10am-4pm.

There’ll be wildflower themed activities and surveys to take part in. We’d love your help to gain more knowledge about the diverse species that grow in the gorge and help improve our conservation work.

On a spring hike through the gorge take a little time out to notice nature. There’ll be hints, tips and simple activities to help you reconnect with the natural world and feel revived.

CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT

£8 per adult, £5 per child, booking essential (call 0844 249 1895). Foraging is not generally allowed in the gorge.

NATURE TRAIL Saturday 2 May to Sunday 1 November, 10am-4.30pm

MAKE A WOODEN PUPPET Tuesday 26 May, 11am-1.30pm Using local wood and basic hand tools, make a jointed puppet and decorate with natural materials.

Saturday 28 March to Sunday 19 April, 10am-4.30pm

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The gorge is alive with the music of nature. Rattle, bang and whistle around the orchard, then make a sound map of the gorge to earn a chocolate prize. £3 per trail.

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Thursday 28 May, 1-3.30pm Learn how to safely use bushcraft knives and tools to make your own wooden mallet. £3.50 per mallet, booking advisable

Saturday 18 April, 11am-2pm

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Step into spring at Buckland Abbey A carpet of flowers, newborn lambs and walks in the countryside; where better to enjoy a day out than at Buckland Abbey? This Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt is back, and the bunny has hidden lots of giant eggs around the estate to find. Pick up your shopping list from Visitor Welcome, head out on a walk and tick off all the fruits and vegetables that were once grown by the Medieval monks. These are the weird and wonderful plants that people in Medieval and Tudor times once believed existed – such as the lamb tree.

Come and see the new Richard Grenville exhibition in the abbey, launching in May half-term and running until October.

The exhibition will look at Grenville’s life at Buckland and the radical transformation from abbey to stately home. But there will also be a chance to learn more about the voyage to West Coast America, and the Devon place names which inspired town names in America. The display will also look at early colonialization in the US and the impact that this had on the local people.

CADBURY EASTER EGG HUNT Saturday 28th March to Monday 13th April, 10:00-4:00pm The bunny has hidden lots of giant eggs around the estate.

Find them all and receive a chocolate prize at the end. £2 per

egg hunt, normal admission applies, members free.

EASTER MUMMERS’ PLAY Sunday 5th April, see website for times Come and watch a traditional Mummers’ play which includes lots of dancing, dressing up and a play with a silly plot. Great for families of all ages.

NEWBORN LAMBS EVENT Sunday 19th April, 12:00-15:00pm Meet our tenant farmer as he introduces you to his new flock of baby lambs, watch the bottle-feeding sessions in the Great Barn and get to know more about farming at Buckland.

RICHARD GRENVILLE - EXPLORATION TO COLONIZATION Daily, May half-term to Sun 4th Oct, 11am-4.30pm Discover Grenville’s voyage to the West Coast of America. Find out about his life at Buckland and its radical transformation from monastic abbey to stately home. Collect the Explorers Family Trail booklet from Visitor Welcome and learn about life at sea as a Tudor explorer.

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FOOD & DRINK

Easter Biscuits Ingredients 100g softened butter 75g caster sugar k 1 large free-range egg yol all lemon sm 1 Finely grated zest of 200g plain flour ½ tsp mixed spice ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp milk 60g currants g caster sugar for sprinklin

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Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and lemon zest and beat again.

Sieve in the flour and spices. Add the milk and mix it all together into a soft dough.

Add the currants to the mixture and knead the dough. Roll it out on a

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Food Diary Friday 10th to Saturday 11th April

Friday 15 May to Saturday 16 May

Easter Food & Craft Fair

Foodies Delight Festival

A fabulous selection of artisan food, drink and crafts at the Easter Fair in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock from 9:30am to 4:00pm each day.

Treat yourself to a delicious selection of foods and drink at the Foodies Delight Festival in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock from 9:30am to 4:00pm each day.

Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May

Saturday 30th May

Exeter Food & Drink Festival 2020

Tavistock Street Food Festivals

A feast of top-notch South West food, drink, live music and family entertainment will be on offer once again as one of the region’s finest food festivals returns to Northernhay Gardens on the early VE May Bank Holiday Weekend in Exeter city centre. Now in its 17th year, the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink is the perfect recipe of exhibitors, activities, music and cookery demos. Festival goers can look forward to our three main themes for this year’s festival: Fish Friday, Meat Up Saturday and Live Better Sunday. With Michael Caines at the helm, the festival is set once again to be full of tasty treats and plenty of delicious local produce. Friday & Saturday 10am - 11.30pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm.

After the success of last year’s street food festivals, May will launch the first of this year’s monthly festivals, featuring a sumptuous array of cuisine from all over the world. Prepare to have your taste buds tantalised with a selection of food including Thai, Mediterranean, raclette, delicious artisan burgers and much more - you will be spoilt for choice! There will also be a full bar, plus a gin & prosecco bar serving a huge selection of local gins, courtesy of Copper Moon. Live music will be hosted by ‘All About Iris’, a local duo guaranteed to get those toes tapping! The event takes place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in Bedford Square, Tavistock and entry is free. If you are interested in being involved in this or one of the later festivals please email jo@missivyevents.co.uk. A series of street food festivals will continue throughout the summer on: Saturday 27th June, 25th July, 29th August, 26th September

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Friday 29 to Sunday 31 May

Plymouth Flavour Fest The South West’s biggest free food and drink festival returns to Plymouth’s city centre piazza with the region’s best producers showcasing what they have to offer. You’ll be able to buy everything from fresh produce to spirits, fudge, cakes, spice mixes and much more. Pick up useful hints and tips from the chefs on stage in the Cookery Theatre and tuck into the delicious street food on offer too.

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Out and About with Tavistock Ramblers A walk of 4½ miles (or a shorter option of 3½ miles) with John Noblet of Tavistock Ramblers to mark the launching of the Dartmoor Way walking route.

The Dartmoor Way, a 105-mile walking trail around Dartmoor, is being unveiled at the end of May. This is a Ramblers and Dartmoor National Park project, several years in the planning.This walk follows part of the route on Black Down before climbing to the top of Gibbet Hill (with its gruesome associations) where fantastic views are guaranteed on a clear day.

It starts from the National Trust’s White Lady car park SX501832 where there is a café.

1. Turn left out of the car park and cross the old railway bridge. Turn right after the bridge, signed as the Dartmoor Way. Bear left up the slope and over another railway bridge. There was a time when Lydford had two railway stations and was served by both the Great Western Railway and the London and South

Western Railway. Times have changed.

2. Go through a gate and immediately right to walk alongside the fence and then on a stony track. Step across a couple of small streams before continuing on a grassy path towards Brent Tor with its church on the summit.

Pass a boundary stone marking the parishes of Mary Tavy and Brentor before reaching a lane.

3. Here you have the option to take a

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4. At a pile of stones (a miniature cairn) bear left towards some trees and then immediately left again onto a stony track. After a while the track becomes grassy moorland as it climbs in an almost straight line to the trig point on the summit of Gibbet Hill.

The climb is worth the effort because from here the views are tremendous.

Dartmoor stretches away to the north and east whilst to the south, beyond the fenced off shaft of an old mine, is Tavistock. On a clear day the sea at Plymouth is easily visible as are the Cornish hills on Bodmin Moor to the west.

5. Continue in the same direction as before (with the trig point on your right) and start to go downhill at last. The pathway is wide and grassy and Great Links Tor is on the skyline almost straight ahead. At an obvious path crossing (just after the A386 comes into view) turn left downhill on another wide grassy path.

6. As the path descends it becomes a little less clear but continue in the same direction heading for a prominent white house and a cluster of other buildings amongst the trees and a nice grassy path at the bottom.

Turn right at the stony track and back to the start.

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Charitable Giving Charitable Giving is a Tavistock-based HMRC approved payroll giving agency, offering a tax-efficient, easy way for employees of corporate clients to give regularly to charities of their choice. Founded 33 years ago by Bill Lane, an accountant with a passion for helping others, the registered charity was initially run from the stables in his backyard in Peter Tavy.

Today Charitable Giving has bespoke offices in Pitts Cleave, and processes donations for 1,100 employers throughout the UK, benefitting over 5,400 charities, and in the last financial year, administering a staggering £27.5 million for good causes.

Payroll giving schemes were introduced in Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1987 and since then over £2 billion has been donated to charities. Charitable Giving is the third largest payroll giving agency in the UK and is believed to be the first to achieve ISO (International Standards Organisation) certification for both quality and information security management, ensuring it operates using the best processes and practices.

Charitable Giving is an active member of APGO (the Association of Payroll Giving Organisations) and, as a registered charity regulated by HMRC and the Charities Commission, any spare income is reinvested into the business to provide for consultancy services, marketing and the latest digital equipment and software. The team is proud to be making a huge difference to many good causes, and of its reputation for being very responsive, as well as providing an easy, friendly service for clients who include FTSE 100 companies, high street names and small local businesses.

With a minimum donation of £1 per week, or £5 per month, subject to a small administration fee, employees can give regularly from their gross salary to nominated charities, who then benefit from a reliable and steady income to sustain their work. Leading by example, the majority of employees at Charitable Giving make regular donations, earning them

the Diamond Quality Mark certificate, awarded to companies achieving a set minimum employee participation rate.

Chief executive officer Clare Mortimore, actively encourages employee professional development; one member of staff is working towards a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with Durham University, and for the last five years the company has offered business administration apprenticeship places which have led to permanent jobs with the charity.

One apprentice, Rebecca, says that Charitable Giving has been the most enjoyable job she has had so far, partly due to the friendly, caring working environment; she says: “Young apprentices work closely with the existing experienced staff members to improve their skills and knowledge and so contribute to the progress and growth of the charity.”

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Amanda Coleshill DO, Registered Osteopath Why did you become an osteopath?

development every 3 years, to maintain your registration.

Initially I considered becoming a vet, but soon realised that I wouldn’t make the grades required. After spending some time with our local vets, in Okehampton, becoming a veterinary physiotherapist started to look like an option. Whilst investigating this I came across chiropractic and osteopathic medicine. Our family had always used an osteopath in Plymouth, so I sat in on some of his clinics and decided that osteopathy was for me. I liked the holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment, the ability to make a diagnosis, being a recognised medical practitioner and that I would be self-em ployed.

How much training is involved, what qualifications do you need?

Osteopathy is a protected title, which means that only a qualified and registered practitioner can practice as a registered osteopath. To become a registered osteopath, you need a Masters in Osteopathic Medicine. There are eight courses available, which are recognised by The General Osteopathic Council. The entry requirements slightly vary, but generally require 3 A-level passes, including biology and at least one other science. Once you have qualified you are required to complete 90 hours of continuing professional

How long have you been an osteopath?

I qualified from the British School of Osteopathy, with a Diploma in Osteopathy, having completed a 4-year undergraduate course and 2500 hours of clinical training. When osteopathy became a protected title, and the General Council of Osteopaths was founded, I was one of the first osteopaths to be accepted onto the register. I graduated in 1988, which is longer than I care to remember!

Where do you work?

I am the principle osteopath at Tavistock Osteopaths in the town centre. The practice was set up in 1984 and I took it over in 2001. It is a private practice, but our fees are covered by most health insurance companies.

Who else works with you?

There are three other practitioners alongside me at the practice: Kevin Metcalfe BSc (Hons)Ost, a registered osteopath, who graduated from the British School of Osteopathy in 2001; Sonya Hirst BSc (Hons)CST MCSS, a craniosacral therapist; Sarah Bowler LSSM Dip (BTEC Lvl 5) MISRM, who provides sports massage therapy and reflexology.

What would you say to someone thinking of this as a career?

Do it! Osteopathy is one of the 14 allied medical professions. It is holistic in its approach, considering not only what is causing your patient’s pain, but why it has happened to that person and why the problem has not resolved itself. In the past week I have treated a pregnant mother, a 9-day-old baby, a 6-year-old child and people in their 80s. They have presented with problems ranging from heartburn, post-operative pain, low back pain, knee pain, headaches and neck pain. The training to become an osteopath is rigorous and arduous, but as a career I cannot think of anything else I would rather be doing.

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Tavistock Quakers The re-discovered boundary stone in Dolvin Road Cemetery, Tavistock With your old leather britches And your shaggy shaggy locks You are tearing down the pillars Of the world, George Fox

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The Society of Friends first appeared in Tavistock in 1702 when Richard Hingeston was granted £1 4s 0d, by the Devon and Cornwall Quarterly Meeting of the Friends held at Exeter, ‘for ye Rent of a house to meet in at Tavistock’. This house was in what is now called Old Exeter Road, formerly Exeter Street.

The Friends continued to meet in hired premises until at their monthly meeting, held on the 9th of the Twelfth Month, 1740, it was decided to apply for a licence for a meeting house (The twelfth month was February in the Quaker calendar at that time; 25th March was the first day of the year – thus Twelfth Month 1740 is February 1741 in today’s calendar). This would appear to indicate the existence of a fairly strong society, Weddings flowers for life’s events creating georgously romantic & unique designs.

yet in 1744 the reply of the vicar, Rev. William Brown, to the Visitation Query ‘Have you any Disenters in the parish?’, was that the only ones were Presbyterians. Rev. John Jago made the same reply twenty years later in 1764 and in 1779; his reply to the question was that there was a meeting house for Presbyterians and two for Methodists, but again no reference to Quakers. In 1821 however, Rev. Ed. Atkins Bray reported: “The Quakers have but lately appeared and I know not that they have a place of worship.”

There is, in fact, no record in the Friends’ minute books of any society existing at Tavistock for a period of 83 years after the 1740 minute, and it is curious that the projected meeting house was not proceeded with in that year. However, the Quarterly Meeting held on the 25th of the Sixth Month 1823, was invited to sanction the establishment at Tavistock of a regular ‘meeting for worship’, but permission was not granted until the Quarterly Meeting held 24th of the Ninth Month 1823 – there were then five families of Friends resident in the town.

The meetings were held in a room in a house in a poor quarter in Exeter Street and the number of Friends gradually increased until in 1834 there were 36 members of the society (19 male and 17 female).

The increased membership caused the society to attempt to provide something more suitable for a meeting place and accordingly a site was obtained from the Duke of Bedford,

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So runs a song about the rebel Christian, George Fox, whose vision and preaching inspired the foundation of the Religious Society of Friends, better known by its nickname ‘Quakers’, in the mid-seventeenth century. Fox referred to this part of the world in the South West as ‘that dark country’, because of a long term of imprisonment in Launceston Gaol, where there is still a plaque above his dungeon known as the Doomsdale. It has been suggested that in 1655 Fox came to Tavistock during the period when he was based in Plymouth, and as records recall, he and other Quakers were ‘most actively engaged in everywhere spreading what was so happily called the Truth’.

He certainly wrote about crossing Horsebridge when arriving into West Devon from Cornwall on his journeys.

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Quaker English woman, c.1656

with a frontage of 65 feet and a depth of 126 feet, in the middle of Dolvin Road which is described in the lease as ‘the road from Plymouth Bridge to L’Moreton’ (Abbey Bridge to Moretonhampstead). The lease was dated 28th of the Seventh Month 1836, and was granted to Joseph Treffry of Plymouth, merchant William Collier of Plymouth, and chemist Benjamin Balkwill of Plymouth, for 99 years from Lady Day 1836, at a ground rent of £1 1s 0d per annum. Four boundary stones were erected to mark out the Quaker plot for a burial ground and meeting house. Building operations commenced in 1834 and finished in the summer of 1835; the first meeting for worship was held on Fifth Day (Thursday), the 11th of the Sixth Month 1835. The meeting house was a plain square structure, built of stone with seating accommodation for about 100 persons.

Not long after the building was completed the first interment was made in the attached graveyard. John Tresize, a working miner, was killed by a fall of rocks and was buried on the 7th of the Second Month 1836.

The meeting house continued to be used for about twentyfive years until numbers began to decline; by 1865 only two Friends, a brother and sister, remained. These two solitary Friends kept the meeting house open, but they were the only attendants and in 1870 it was opened for the last time. In 1877 the lease of the site was surrendered to the Duke of Bedford for £50 and the furniture removed to the Friends’ First Day

Boundary stone restored

Schoolroom in Plymouth. Soon afterwards the building and the boundary walls of the site were demolished, the Friends’ graveyard and the adjoining cemetery becoming one. Over time only three of the four boundary stones remained in situ.

In December 2019, careful measurements and plans were made, using geometry and the position of the existing three boundary stones to assist in determining the probable location of the missing stone. Tavistock Town Council, owners of the Dolvin Road cemetery site, gave permission for an archaeological investigation which was completed by Simon Dell, Member of Tavistock Meeting, along with Richard Ware and Steve Mason. The missing stone was discovered only 300mm from the assumed location, having been covered over by spoil from grave digging and the ruins of the demolished meeting house and nearby boundary well. In January the stone was unearthed, raised and reinstalled in the correct location to accompany the other three boundary marker stones. At the same time, at the request of the council, an extended trench led to the identification of the Quaker ground wall foundations.

Our thanks go to Tavistock Town Council for allowing the restoration of the fourth boundary stone.

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