Tavy Links Magazine August/September 2019

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August/September 2019 | Issue 38

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Whether you’re snatching a weekend, or have a week or more set aside for relaxation this summer, there’s a wealth of activities and entertainment lined up in the local area. If you’re looking for culture there are two series of open art studios in August and September - Drawn to the Valley and Devon Open Studios, as well as several outdoor theatre productions, and the first heritage craft weekend in Tavistock with live demonstrations of traditional crafts, followed by the annual Heritage Open Days, England’s largest festival of history and culture, when numerous local venues will be opening their doors. It’s also food fair season and our food section has details of upcoming Tavistock events with the ‘Real’ Cheese Fair, Foodies’ Delight Fair, and Street Food Festivals, as well as Bovey Tracey’s Nourish Festival. If you prefer something more active there’s a whole week of guided walks with the Dartmoor Walking Festival, while our feature pages detail some of the best beaches for snorkelling, surfing, sailing and other watersports. We’ve also been out and about getting to know some inspiring local people: I met up with Jo Meek whose first ultra-run was the infamous Marathon des Sables; and Nichola went to visit Emma Robertson to find out what’s involved in taking on a specialist water plant nursery.

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4 Local People

24 Community News

60 Food & Drink

8 Feature

30 Kids’ What’s On

62 Outdoors & Active

10 Charity

36 What’s On

64 History

13 Health & Wellbeing

47 What’s on Extra

66 Tech Help

16 Gardening

53 Music & Art

67 Business

21 Naturalist

56 National Trust

23 Farming Diary

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LOCAL PEOPLE

In for the long run The Marathon des Sables is described by Discovery Channel as ‘The Toughest Footrace on Earth’. In the 2013 event, Jo Meek was the second female to cross the finish, and is still the highest placed British finisher.

Despite Jo’s talent and considerable achievements, she has remained very modest and self-deprecating, insisting that she isn’t a fast runner, she just has tenacity. I think the facts probably speak for themselves though, as she has just taken part in her third World Trail Championships as one of six women in the GB team - having finished as the leading female Briton at the 2017 and 2016 events; she took first place at the Wings for Life World Run in Bratislava in 2017 and came second in the 2016 Courmayeur Champex Chamonix (CCC) - part of the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB) race week, the pinnacle of ultra-trail running. As we talk about her races, she doesn’t bother mentioning her finishing position – I had to look that up – instead she talks about the challenges, the experience, and pushing herself to do her very best. Jo obviously spends a lot of time training, fitting in a 2-hour run, six days a week, usually before work, as well as cross-training

with swimming and cycling, keeping up her fitness levels even when injuries prevent her normal routine. However it is no hardship, in fact to prevent her from training would be far more of a problem - for as she says ‘running is a privilege’.

Jo’s youth wasn’t full of sport though, in fact she describes herself as an overweight teenager, who started running with her parents’ hash house harrier group. She joined Tavistock Athletic Club in her late teens, but it wasn’t until she went to study sports science at university in London and entered the London Marathon that she started taking running and training

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seriously. After completing her degree, she trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and spent four years in the Royal Logistics Corps. However, she had always aspired to be a physiotherapist and her time in the army enabled her to secure a place at Plymouth University to train in her chosen profession. After an initial period with the MOD, where she helped to establish the Help for Heroes rehabilitation base in Plymouth, and then worked in Portsmouth, Jo is now a selfemployed physio, working with Tavistock Physio Clinics, Ocean Physio in Exeter and the English Institute of Sport high performance centre in Bath, where she supports funded athletes, in sports such as British Skeleton Bobsleigh and Modern Pentathlon.

After the London Marathon, Jo continued running marathons for another 10 years, before deciding to have a go at ultrarunning - starting with the infamous Marathon des Sables!

Her husband Jon, also a keen runner who had been a Royal Marine,

decided it would be a fitting ‘swan song’ for his time as a runner, so they entered the ‘The Toughest Footrace on Earth’ together, a race which was to prove a crucial turning point in Jo’s running career. She trained for 2 weeks in the heat chamber at Marjons to acclimatize her body to the punishing heat of the Sahara Desert. She also stripped her kit to the bare minimum, carrying strictly calculated rations for the 5-day event and a small piece of roll mat for sleeping, just large enough for her hips. Her regime paid off and she delivered an incredible result, although she still feels there is ‘unfinished business there’ and would love to compete in it again.

Jo found her forte in ultra-running and her achievement soon attracted sponsorship from Scott Sports, opening doors to compete in many more prestigious races all over the world, including the coastal challenge in Costa Rica, Comrades Marathon in South Africa – the oldest ultra-race in the world - as well as races in Vietnam and more recently Kazakhstan.

Although sometimes she finds it difficult to take in the scenery around her while she is actually running, she very much appreciates the chance to explore different countries and their cultures.

Over the summer Jo has events planned in Portugal, Greece, Russia and the Alps. She admits making time for rest and relaxation is probably her greatest challenge, but she is grateful to her husband for keeping her grounded and she does make an exception for a gin on a Friday night! At 42, she knows this lifestyle won’t last for ever and she’s not sure what will come next – there are still some races in the States she has her eye on, or maybe more specialised work treating runners and sports injuries, or a cycling adventure around America with her husband. Whatever it is, it probably won’t involve sitting still for long.

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LOCAL PEOPLE

Digging deep Two years after buying Rowden Garden Nursery, Emma Robertson and her husband, Tom have really made their mark on this specialist water plant nursery; building a new home, expanding the mail order business, diversifying into cut flowers, and rebranding as Tor Garden Plants.

At the end of her degree in Theatre, Film and TV, Emma was inspired to volunteer on a conservation project at Castle Howard in Yorkshire. She fell in love with the hands-on, outdoor life and a passion for horticulture was sparked. Emma took a seasonal gardening job at Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire, moved on to Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire as apprentice gardener and then to Knightshayes, Tiverton as a supervisor, and finally to Castle Drogo as head gardener. Three years later she spotted the opportunity to take on the nursery in Brentor and fell in love immediately.

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The nursery is set within an acre of land, with ten large rectangular ponds. Emma has a small polytunnel from where she can divide and propagate her stock of water and marginal plants such as marsh marigolds, primula and iris. The nursery is stocked with over 70 varieties of ‘Rowden’ iris developed by the previous owners at the nursery. Most of Emma’s business is via mail order and she has spent a considerable amount of time investing in plastic free alternatives to the usual pots including bamboo, coir and biodegradable options. The nursery is run sustainably with rainwater collection and natural alternatives to pest control – such as ducks to keep the ponds

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clear of weed. Every pond is alive with newts and frogs and the verges are a glorious wildlife and wildflower haven.

The nursery has become their home. Emma and Tom remodelled the old stables into a tidy house for themselves and their three dogs. The nursery is also their garden and it is a delightful spot with views across to Brentor Church and the moorland beyond. Nestled amongst mature trees and shrubs, the garden is sheltered from the worst of the Dartmoor weather but the rain is very welcome for the well-stocked ponds, which Emma finds absolutely stunning in the summer when many of the flowers are in full bloom and the spectacular iris are at their best. Emma’s Tor Garden irises also featured at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in the gold-winning Kampo no Niwa garden which celebrated the route to health and happiness through plants.

While Tom helps out at the nursery, he has also retained his job as a goldsmith in Taunton, so Emma has relished the challenge of growing and developing the business. She enjoys getting her hands dirty and playing with plants and has begun selling her plants locally in Mary Tavy and at garden fairs. She has also started selling cut flowers and is looking to expand this side of the business. She welcomes visitors to the nursery by appointment but is quick to say that it is still a work in progress – but then all gardeners say that don’t they.

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FEATURE

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Dawlish Warren

Summer days by the sea

If you’re thinking about a trip to the coast this summer, here’s a reminder of some of our local beauty spots, all linked by the South West Coast Path which was originally created by coastguards on the look-out for smugglers.

Best for rockpooling

One of Cornwall’s longest beaches

Wembury Beach is one of the best locations in the country to try your hand at rockpooling, with a host of sea life to find from crabs and sea anemones to starfish, pipe fish and blennies. Visit Wembury Marine Centre, before going on a guided rockpool safari, or just explore the rockpools by yourself, but check out the seashore code to keep yourself and wildlife safe at .nationaltrust.org.uk/wembury. As well as rockpool safaris you can also book a snorkel safari around Wembury Bay looking at underwater marine life – see wemburymarinecentre.org/events.

Whitsand Bay is a beautiful 3-mile sandy beach with superb views from Rame Head to Looe. All the access paths are steep but it’s worth the walk as you always find an uncrowded stretch of beach. It’s also popular for surfers but dangerous rip currents mean caution is necessary.

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Best for surfing Widemouth Bay has a long sandy beach at the northerly end and interesting rock formations at the southern end. The conditions are excellent for surfing and body-boarding, and there are several surf schools. It has also received the Blue Flag Beach Award 2019.

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Whitsand Bay facilities & access: parking at Tregantle, Sharrow Point & Tregonhawke, clifftop cafés at Tregonhawke and Eddystone Café (with customer toilets) on the beach, lifeguards May – Sep, steep access paths from Tregantle, Sharrow Point, Freathy and Tregonhawke, dogs allowed all year, PL10 1JT Activities: surfing, swimming, walking, suitable for beach games, monthly beach clean (see ramepbc.org) Events: 20-22 September Looe Live! – a whole town music festival with 5 stages, see visitcornwall.com/whats-on

Old smuggling haunts The sheltered beaches of Cawsand and Kingsand are great for swimming, snorkelling and boating, and you can even arrive by boat if you catch the seasonal Cawsand Ferry from the Barbican in Plymouth. The quaint fishing villages were a key smuggling centre for the region in the 1700s and early 1800s, when Cawsand was located in Cornwall and Kingsand in Devon – a sign still marks the dividing line.

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Author’s paradise The beach at Bigbury on Sea has everything – a wide expanse of sand, views across to Bantham and Burgh Island, with the eye-catching Art Deco hotel which inspired two of Agatha Christie’s novels, rockpools, watersports and an easy stroll from the car park. The tidal causeway to Burgh Island adds another exciting element and if you get cut off you can always take a ride on the sea tractor.

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Haven for nature The one and a half mile long sandy beach at Dawlish Warren is not only beautiful but also has one of the most important locations in the South West for rare species of wildfowl, wading birds and plants at the National Nature Reserve.

There are also plenty of amusements and activities to keep everyone occupied and it has retained its Blue Flag award for an impressive 21 consecutive years.

Dawlish Warren facilities & access: car parks, toilets, cafés, shops, pubs, lifeguards May – Sep, disabled access to all areas, dogs allowed on beach, groynes 4 - 9 all year (restrictions apply elsewhere), EX7 0NF Activities: wildlife visitor centre, swimming, surfing, go karts, rides, amusements, coastal walks Events: August 10-16 Dawlish Carnival Week, see dawlishcelebratescarnival.co.uk For more information see .visitsouthdevon.co.uk; visitcornwall.co.uk; nationaltrust.org.uk; .southwestcoastpath. org.uk; cornwall-aonb.gov.uk; southdevonaonb.org.uk Rosemary Best

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CHARITY FOCUS

Santa Rosa Fund Now based in Tavistock, the Santa Rosa Fund has been supporting educational initiatives and projects in Nicaragua for over 30 years.

In 1988, Tavistock residents June and Martin Mowforth visited Nicaragua. At that time, Martin was a researcher in the Transport Studies Group at University College London, a research organisation that had excellent relations and links with all the Latin American countries apart from Nicaragua.

So he arranged a meeting with Rigoberto Silva Corea, the external relations secretary in the Nicaraguan Ministry of Education. After the meeting, Rigoberto asked Martin about June and her work; when Rigoberto learned that June was a headteacher at a secondary school in Plymouth, he asked if her school would like to develop a twinning link with a school in Managua. No promises were made, but Rigoberto immediately drove June and Martin to what was then the Escuela Ernesto Ché Guevara in the Barrio Santa Rosa of the capital city

Managua, where they met with the headteacher, Virginia Gómez Hernández and Modesto Flores, one of the teachers.

On their return to England, June organised pupils at her school to collect pens, pencils, rulers, exercise books and other items of educational stationery that were lacking in the school in Managua, at first one box every three months, eventually increasing to one box per month. The Managua school also lacked many other items, for instance there were 700 pupils in attendance at the school, 350 in the morning and 350 in the afternoon with a number of adults and children attending at night for literacy classes. However, there were only just over 100 chairs and no desks, so most of the pupils had to sit on the floor during classes, while the seven classrooms had various windows and bits of roof missing.

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When June retired from teaching in 1994, the Santa Rosa Fund was established as a registered charity (number 1028058) in order to continue the link. For the purpose of decision-making, 14 Tavistock-based trustees were appointed, meeting every three months. A couple of years later, the twin school in Southway, was closed, but the charity was able to continue the link by means of individual donations from a growing number of supporters and through fundraising events. At the end of the 1990s, the decision was made to hire the services of a Nicaraguan to make the monthly purchases in Managua, rather than spend valuable funds on airmail. So, for the last fifteen years René Zamora, a Managua resident, has consulted with the teaching staff at the Santa Rosa School, purchased the necessary items and then delivered them.

In 2001 the government of Nicaragua decreed that within five years every school should have a library - but gave no extra resources for schools to achieve this. At the same time however, the Santa Rosa Fund received a donation of around $2,500 (USD). This sum was about half of the amount required to build a library at the school, so the charity applied to the British Embassy in Managua for funds to match the donation.

The application was successful and the Ben Dalton library was built, named after the British doctor who died crossing a border in Africa, who was also the late husband of Diana Dalton, the donor of the first $2,500. Some years later, the government of Nicaragua issued another decree, in this case that all schools should offer pupils the opportunity to use computers, but once again no resources were forthcoming. In 2006, the Santa Rosa Fund applied to the British Embassy, this time in Costa Rica, as the embassy in Managua had closed.

The embassy could not provide the funds required for this initiative, but instead offered several of their own machines which had been replaced. So in 2006, through the help of the British Embassy in Costa Rica, the Santa Rosa Fund provided five computers and two printers to the Santa Rosa School.

Today the Santa Rosa Fund sustains its commitment to the

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Santa Rosa School through an annual grant, covering the maintenance costs for the computing equipment, the monthly purchases of materials, as well as a yearly donation by Bill Dalton (Ben’s father) for the upkeep of the Ben Dalton Library, and a small annual sum to be used at the headteacher’s discretion.

With the help of the Berriz Sisters in El Viejo, and the Friends of Holland Foundation, the Santa Rosa Fund has also given funds to many other educational initiatives and projects in Nicaragua, including support for youth centres, libraries, schools, and in particular for the provision of education to the children of a very small and remote community called Los Pozitos. The link with Los Pozitos was initiated by Jacky Rushall, a Plymouth teacher, when she visited the families in the village in 2004. Jacky is now one of the Santa Rosa Fund trustees. The Fund also provides annual support to the Quincho Barrilete Association which initially provided care and protection for street children in Managua, but whose focus is now on care and protection of abused children. Additionally, we have supported an amazingly active library called Little Cob in the city of Matagalpa, a series of educational workshops run by a Nicaraguan Women’s Organisation and a similar series run by a medical clinic that treats the families of plantation workers. Following various natural disasters that have struck Nicaragua, the Fund has also provided relief funds for recovery efforts.

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If you wish to support the Santa Rosa Fund please send donations to Membership Secretary, Martin Mowforth, 51 West Street, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8JZ. For more information see www.santarosafund.org 11

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The benefits of yoga, tai chi and Pilates It’s well known that we are all recommended to do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity cardiovascular exercise during the week - this is often promoted as 5 x 30-minute sessions. Less publicised are the Department of Health’s recommendations that we should all be incorporating muscle strengthening activities on two days per week, and in addition for older adults (over 65) balance improving activities on two days per week. Although there are many ways to achieve improvements in muscle strength and balance, in this article I’m going to focus on three activities which have been shown in studies to improve physical health, specifically through muscle and balance conditioning.

Yoga Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that has been adapted in many other countries as a way of improving both physical and mental health. Although all forms of yoga focus on moving between different postures and incorporating breathing there are a huge variety of forms of practice. Some are very calm and meditative, focussing primarily on the mental health benefits, while others are physical and dynamic putting the emphasis more on muscle conditioning and flexibility. Yoga has been shown to increase flexibility and strength which can reduce falls and help reduce chronic joint pain. It has also been shown to mitigate stress and low mood, and lower blood pressure. Again, anyone can do yoga – but choosing a class aimed at your level of fitness is important. There is even ‘chair yoga’ for the very frail.

Tai Chi Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art, but it is now mainly practiced for its health benefits rather than combat. There are a number of different styles but all are characterised by slow, graceful, continuous movements that are gentle on the joints and muscles and are linked to controlled breathing and focus of the mind. Although tai chi is undoubtedly good for us at any age, most studies have focussed on the benefits for older people where it’s been shown to improve balance and muscle strength, thereby reducing falls. There are also studies that show it decreases stress. You are never too old to do tai chi and it is recommended by the NHS falls clinic to anyone who may be at risk. If you are older and more frail, it’s important you join a group with an experienced teacher who can adapt exercises for your fitness and experience level.

Pilates Pilates is the only one of these three disciplines that isn’t ancient. It was developed in Germany at the start of the 20th century and was designed to improve strength and flexibility through controlled movements incorporating the whole body.

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It puts emphasis on developing a strong core, balance and stability. There is less formal evidence for the efficacy of Pilates but because its main principles and focus are similar to yoga and tai chi – low impact, muscle conditioning, improvement of balance, focus and breathing – it is thought it may have some similar benefits and is recommended by the NHS. Due to the focus on core muscle strength (back, abdominal and pelvic floor muscle groups) it is often suggested as a way of tackling the epidemic of back pain which is exacerbated by our more modern sedentary lifestyles which lead to a deconditioned core.

All these forms of exercise are accessible to all, no matter what level of fitness, experience or age. In our local area we have groups for mums and babies, over 65s, men only, women only, children, athletes, as well as outside classes, group classes, one-to-one sessions… the list goes on. A quick internet search will reveal the wealth of options available.

For a basic introduction to each of the disciplines in this article, and the health benefits provided have a look at these NHS information sheets: www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/guide-to-tai-chi www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/guide-to-yoga www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/guide-to-pilates

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The Clinical Research Network South West Peninsula (CRN SWP), part of the National Institute for Health Research, is supporting sites across the region to be able to offer the study to patients and give them the opportunity to take part in this important research. Sharon Hudson, Clinical Research Specialty Lead for Mental Health at the CRN SWP, said: “The latest data shows us there has been a 20 per cent increase over the last few years in the number of referrals to the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service locally which provides evidence based psychological therapies for people with anxiety and depression - rising from approximately 2,100 to 2,500 referrals per 100,000 population.

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Mental health research is increasing in the South West – with 1,527 people taking part in 2017/18 and 1,675 people taking part in the last financial year. The CRN SWP has also recently invested in a new Mental Health Research nurse whose remit will be to increase the number of research opportunities available to patients in the region, with particular emphasis on Plymouth and North Cornwall where there has traditionally been a lack of infrastructure. Two sites in the region will be open for recruitment to the GLAD study – Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership NHS Trust. The study is also available to join online at gladstudy.org.uk For further information visit www.nihr.ac.uk or www.facebook. com/NIHRSW or twitter: @NIHRSW. To take part in the GLAD Study, part of the NIHR BioResource, you must have experienced clinical anxiety and/or depression during your life, be aged 16 and above, and live in the UK.

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Summer holidays abroad provide great inspiration for garden style with an exotic look.

There’s a wealth of furniture and accessories with bright colours and pots in earthy shades of terracotta and stone.

But most of all, creating your own little oasis is about choosing the exoticlooking plants that thrive in this country and making the most of the sheltered microclimates that they’ll need. Brick or stone walls have a storage-heater effect during winter, and growing plants in raised beds, containers or on banks ensures excellent drainage – many sunloving plants can tolerate a surprising amount of cold so long as they don’t have wet feet.

Strong structural foliage provides the ‘bones’ of a garden with a palette of rich greens and subtle hues that are restful on the eye. Classic plants are bay, myrtle, rosemary and box, either clipped to shape or untrimmed. Olive trees look gorgeous in pots but usually need winter protection, unless you have a supersheltered microclimate.

The aromatic fragrance so redolent of the Mediterranean comes from its natural vegetation, the maquis and garrigue. For our gardens, such plants include sun rose (Cistus), rosemary, marjoram, fennel, bay and lavender.

The essential oils contained within the leaves vaporise to protect plants against the fierce summer heat.

Pots of vivid summer flowers add splashes of brilliant colour to any soilless spot. Geraniums are a continental favourite, placed up flights of steps or clustered around doorways, with trailing ones creating cascades of colour in window boxes. For the best effects, stick to one or two principal colours rather than having an overload of brilliant shades.

The toughest plants for hot spots are fleshy-leaved succulents. Some are hardy and can remain outdoors all year,

such as the many different low-growing sedums and sempervivums, while tender ones like Aeonium, Aloe and Echeveria should be grown in containers and moved inside for the winter months.

A plea, though, don’t bring plants back from your continental travels where there are major outbreaks of Xylella, a bacterium which affects up to 350 different species of plants: olives and ornamental plants have been decimated in some regions of France, Spain and Portugal. As yet Xylella hasn’t appeared in the UK so help keep it at bay by only buying UK-grown plants.

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Garden problems After a damp and cool early summer, watch out for plant diseases both under cover and outdoors. While diseases can’t be cured, there’s a range of measures you can take to save your crops or plants. Remove the source of infection by picking off dead, discoloured or mouldy leaves or fruit (bin, don’t compost). Many plant varieties have been bred to give good natural resistance, so look for these in future years. Healthy plants are much more able to resist attack, but don’t overdo the fertilizer – instead, improve your soil with plenty of organic matter and apply plant growth stimulants that contain beneficial microbes or fungi.

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On Friday morning, it is the official launch of the new Cool Garden, designed by Chelsea Flower Show gold medal award-winning garden designer Jo Thompson. This major

development centres on the use of water, and features blue, white and pastel coloured planting complemented by grey foliage, provide a calming contrast to the fiery colours of the nearby Hot Garden. Incorporating many of the original plants, the new design builds upon the relaxed planting of the former Spiral Garden, originally designed by Tom Stuart-Smith in 1991. The main theme of the garden is how gardeners can deal with heavy rainfall, an increasing challenge because of climate change. It is also the first garden at Rosemoor to be designed around an ornamental water feature; the curved terrace wall has five water blades which feed rills running through the garden to a tear-drop shaped pond.

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I must admit to somewhat ambivalent feelings towards deer. It is marvellous to see any of our large mammals in the wild, free to roam the countryside despite increased urbanisation and the tendency to ‘tidy up’ the wilder parts of our environment. Deer populations have certainly increased in recent years with the abandoned market gardens on the steep slopes of the Tamar Valley, re-wilded by neglect rather than design providing ideal cover during the daytime.

And with new suburban estates extending out to the margins of the protected wooded valleys of the Plym, the chance of seeing deer within the city boundary has increased, as many early commuters will have noticed. Spotting a deer in the early hours munching away at the rose bush a few metres from the back door, finding tulips devoid of their flowers, beans and even sweet potato vines inside a polytunnel stripped of their leaves from the ground up, leaves me feeling less than charitable towards them! I’m sure that most local gardeners or farmers will have their own story to relate of deer entering their land.

The roe deer is the species most commonly encountered locally, although fallow deer are becoming more frequent.

In summer it is relatively easy to distinguish the species; the roe deer is uniformly reddish brown, the fallow is a similar colour but paler underneath and with distinguishing spots on the back and flanks, and tends to be more variable with both darker and lighter and even white forms. Male fallows carry broad-bladed ‘palmate’ horns while in comparison those of the roe are short and spiked. But later in autumn and over winter when they are easier to see, both lose their horns and are an overall dull grey-brown colour, and therefore more difficult to distinguish from each other although the roe is much smaller. As you see a deer disappearing into the undergrowth a plain white rump will tell you it’s a roe deer, while a white rump

with a dark halo and a long tail will belong to a fallow. Detailed guides and photos are available online but I hope these brief sketches may help if the view you get is unexpected and fleeting (as is often the case).

Roe have been in the country since the last ice-age, while fallow arrived with the Normans when many ‘deer parks’ such as that at Mount Edgecumbe were established. Their larger relative, the red deer is another true native with long established Devon herds on Exmoor and at Haldon near Exeter. However they do travel throughout the county and have been recorded everywhere except the South Hams; size alone should be enough for their identification (think of a small pony, chest high to a human adult). Their breeding period, the autumn rut, has been well documented on BBC’s Autumn Watch. The ruts of the fallow and roe are on a less dramatic scale during July and August (roe) or autumn (fallow). Outside of the breeding season the male and female roe and fallow communicate with a short sharp bark often when they are disturbed.

in the past centuries before they were eliminated. As it feeds almost entirely on deer, the European Lynx would be an ideal candidate, and controlled trials have been proposed. They are so shy most of us would never know they were around. Just something to think about for the future!

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Three other species, all oriental in origin, are now living wild in the UK: muntjac, sika and Chinese water deer.

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Good teamwork I always look forward to the hot days and holidays in August but the sad reality is that following August comes September and the harsh reality that autumn is about to arrive - sorry to bring it up! Although there are loads of jobs to do on the farm during the summer it always ends up being a bit of a muddle and you seem to be shoe-horning jobs in between the weather and crucial holiday deadlines. With the whole team trying to get away it becomes a logistical puzzle, making sure holiday dates don’t overlap and that we have the major jobs covered. That said, it always works out in the end and although there’s pressure leading up to the break, the jobs get done and once you are away, there’s nothing you can do but rely on the team.

That is one of the major benefits of working with your brother and brotherin-law - you know they’ve got your back and you can usually rest assured things will be looked after and jobs will get done whilst you’re away.

The Devon County Show seems a long time ago now but I haven’t had chance to share my success as yet! I had a fabulous show, winning the breed champion for the Whiteface Dartmoor breed with a young ram called Sheriff, and reserve champion with a young

female. It was the best show I have had in years, not just because we did well with the sheep, but Gemma and the boys camped on the show site with me for the first time for all three days and we had a fantastic time. Now the boys are getting older it’s a great way to introduce them to the animals, as well as great fun!

We now have all the summer shows to look forward to and as it seems I have a good team this year (sheep and family!)

I am going to enter as many as I can get away with! As well as being good fun involving a good group of people, they are also a great shop window for your animals. From the success of Devon County Show, I have already sold a group of ewes to a new breeder starting a flock on Exmoor - so wish me luck through the summer.

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Scams Question: My father-in-law was the victim of a scam artist who fleeced him out of £5,000. He was devastated but we were able to work with his bank to get some of the money back. However, he’s still receiving numerous calls, letters and texts from potential scammers. What can we do to keep him safe as his memory isn’t the best?

Answer: Citizens Advice has found that, once someone has responded to a scam, their personal details can sometimes be sold onto other criminals, opening the door to more scam mail, emails, phone calls or home visits. Try to get these numbers blocked with the telephone provider or get a ‘standalone call blocker’, or failing that register the number with the Telephone Preference Service. It’s important never to reply to scam texts, as there can be costly hidden charges. Report the texts to the mobile phone provider who can block the number. If you’ve already been stung and call cost information wasn’t given, report it to Phone-pay Plus.

Mail scammers often impersonate banks, the local council, or other legitimate organisations. Don’t respond unless you’re sure it’s legitimate and a letter was expected. If in doubt look up the number of the organisation and contact them directly (don’t call a number on the letter as it could be a bogus call centre). Registering your name and address for free with the Mailing Preference Service will remove you from some mailing lists.

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Tavistock Library’s book bike Tavistock Library staff will be getting their cycling helmets at the ready this summer as they launch their brand-new library book tricycle. Primarily funded by housing association Livewest, the trike was initially inspired by a library bike in Wellington, after a member of the Tavistock staff visited New Zealand last year. The aim of the trike project is to inspire local communities to get involved in local events and activities and spread a love of reading. Plans to encourage participation from local individuals and families who might not normally use the library, and raise awareness of all the amazing free opportunities, include visiting three of Tavistock’s largest LiveWest housing estates during August. While out on their

travels, the book trike team will offer free children’s books as well as a story time for younger children. They’ll also be handing out copies of the ‘Tavy in Touch’ folder, a booklet packed full of information, including contact details for useful local services.

Rotary Round-up July was the start of the new year for the Rotary club and we welcomed in our president for 2019/20 - John Hanson - who has lived locally for many years. He is a great supporter of local charities and this year will support four local charities chosen by Tavistock Rotary members. We have lots of events planned throughout the year: we will be working alongside Tavistock Heritage Trust at their craft festival on 17th/18th August, with stalls on the church green and we are excited to announce that we are selling tickets for a talk given by Barry Gray of ‘Challenge Antarctica’ (see Local People) on 17th September at Mount Kelly (contact Chris Ellis on 01822 616507 or mrsceellis@hotmail.com). Everyone will be looking forward to Goose Fair - hopefully the weather will be as good as it was last year. We will be fundraising for local charities with our Bric-a-Brac and book stalls - if you have any donations please

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Award for Tavistock Oxfam Volunteers at Oxfam Books and Music shop in Tavistock, recently won a Trading Excellence Award. Sarah Shepherd, Helen Moore, Linda Worsey and a few other volunteers who help out at busy times such as Christmas, have been making beautiful ‘upcycled’ items out of donations that cannot be sold, for many years now. Over time, the team has evolved, the range of items has expanded and as sales have increased, the space allocated in the shop has grown. It has become an integral part of the shop, generating valuable extra funds for Oxfam through the sale of greetings cards, packs of envelopes, gift tags, bags, boxes, bookmarks, decorations and bunting.

The national award is given to a team that has demonstrated ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ and ‘an innovative approach to any aspect of Oxfam trading resulting in extra income’, and is named after Joe Mitty, the founder of the first Oxfam shop.

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We have been amazed at the number of entries for the Go Gothic festival (12th to 19th October) creative writing competitions - from the USA, Australia, Poland, Greece and Orkney, as well as all over the UK. On a different note the community knitted bunting project has turned into a community knitting marathon with one busy knitter producing 700 triangles (patterns available at the library). The bunting will decorate Butchers’ Hall for the Go Gothic market on 19th

October. Afterwards, the Sew with Sally Group (Thursdays, Tavistock Library) has offered to sew the triangles into blankets for charities. However, we do have a major problem as we can’t keep up with the demand for grey, purple, black, mauve, navy or very dark green wool. People in the community have been very generous in donating wool, but if you could spread the word that we need more that would be brilliant.

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your support. In collaboration with West Devon Borough Council and the Chamber of Commerce, a parking questionnaire is being launched over the summer months to better understand the needs of the business community and visitors. The results should be known in the autumn.

Our Summer Festival events are now underway. You will see unusual displays forming part of three different trails around The Meadows and high street with great prizes to be won. Come

along and make a t-shirt or take part in an animation workshop, in our exciting new collaboration with Learn Devon.

Entertainingly Different will be back and the end of August will see more Games on the Square with Bubbleman working his magic. There’s plenty to keep you entertained this summer! For more details on all town events, like us on Facebook or see www.visit-tavistock. co.uk.

News from BID We hope you will agree the hanging baskets look great this year and Tavistock BID would like to say a massive thank you to Abode Property Agents for their generosity in sponsoring the baskets, which means BID funds can now be diverted to other essential work. Our South West in Bloom entry was judged in July, a successful collaboration between Tavistock Town Council, Tavistock BID and Tavistock Community Gardening, with all three groups working together to bring soft, green life into the town centre. We have our green fingers crossed for success but have to wait until Friday 11 October for the results.

The June Fiver Fest was hailed a great success by many of the businesses involved and raised the town’s profile as a place worth shopping in. The message was simple: if every adult in Tavistock spent £5 a week on the high street, rather than online or in supermarkets, it would bring £2.6 million per year to the town’s economy. Look out for another one in autumn and please give our shops

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Go Gothic children’s workshops Tavistock Library will be celebrating Tavistock’s Gothic and Neo-gothic style heritage with a host of events for the Go Gothic festival in October. However, over the summer children can also take part in Gothic workshops. Both mythical gnomes and pixies were incorporated into stories which were frequently told to warn children of the dangers and hazards of Dartmoor. The Friends of Tavistock Library Gothic Gnome and Pixie Model Competition is open to children and adults, to create a garden gnome with a difference; it might resemble a pixie, a steampunk Gothic style character like Frankenstein or some other monster, using bits and pieces of recycled materials – full competition details are available from Tavistock Library.

Saturday 17th August, 10am-12.30 pm, Tavistock Library

A free Gothic-style mask-making drop-in session with Margaret Stenning of The Edge for children of all ages to have fun creating a Gothic-style mask. If you like stories like The Vampire Bunny, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Adams Family or Harry Potter stories, come along and be creative.

Thursday 12th September, 2pm to 4pm, Tavistock Scrapstore. A free garden gnome and pixie making workshop to help get you started on your Gothic gnome or pixie model for the competition.

Friday 9th August

Gangsta Granny Meet Ben, an 11-year-old want-to-be plumber fed up with spending his Friday nights at Granny’s. All she wants to do is play Scrabble and eat cabbage – not exactly his idea of fun!

Hungry and bored, Ben goes searching for something more edible in the kitchen and stumbles upon an old biscuit tin.

The tin holds more than just digestives, however; it contains Granny’s biggest secret… Ben’s Granny is an international jewel thief, and she needs his help to pull off her biggest heist yet, stealing the crown jewels! Heartbreak Productions invites you to share in this production of David Walliams’ bestselling tale full of forbidden fun. An adventure for the whole family at RHS Garden Rosemoor, EX38 8PH; this exciting escapade will be very hungry work, so come prepared with picnics,

something to sit on, and definitely dress for the weather. Show starts at 5pm; running time: 2 hours including interval; recommended age: 7+; book a preshow drama workshop for 6-11yr olds from 3pm to 4.30pm for £5 per person. Book tickets at The Plough Arts Centre on 01805 624624 or online at www.theploughartscentre.org.uk.

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5th August, 10:00am-1:00pm in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock

COTEHELE

Enjoy working together as a family to design, create and bring a clay model character to life, with easy-to-use animation cameras. Free summer festival event by Tavistock BID, in collaboration with Learn Devon. www.visit-tavistock. co.uk

Daily until Sunday 1 September, Sun 11am4pmMon 12-3pm, Tues to Fri 11am-3pm

ANIMATION WORKSHOP

T-SHIRT MAKING 12th August, 10:00am-1:00pm in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock.

Free summer festival event by Tavistock BID, in collaboration with Learn Devon. www.visit-tavistock.co.uk TRADITIONAL TALES PANTOMIME 24th August Join Entertainingly Different throughout Tavistock for a series of mini pantomimes jam-packed with songs, slapstick and silliness based on traditional tales. Lots of music and energetic fun. Free summer festival event by Tavistock BID www.visittavistock.co.uk

BUCKLAND ABBEY SUMMER OF FUN

Until 1st September, 10:00am-4:30pm A summer of adventures, crafts and discoveries awaits you with lots of family activities, such as outdoor games, apprentice portrait trail and pine cone snowy owl making. On Wednesdays 12pm-3pm, join the Buckland Abbey ranger and volunteer team for outdoor adventures such as making wild art, bug hunting and animal print spotting. On Fridays dress up and bring along your favourite teddy for a picnic under the Tudor Tent. Events free but normal admission prices apply. www. nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey

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FAMILY DROP IN SESSIONS Thursday 1st, Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 14th and Thursday 22nd August, 10am-3pm Each day will involve a themed nature trail, woodwork, environmental art and outdoor cooking around Burrator Discovery Centre.

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There’s a different activity each weekday through the school holidays with plenty to keep the kids entertained. Mondays is Look Sharp! in the house; we’re making swords and shields in the bookshop on Tuesdays; there’s soft archery in the orchard on Wednesdays; Pond dipping in the upper garden on Thursdays; making butterfly feeders on Fridays; and there’s Costume Sundays at the Mill too. Events are free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele

DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK

FOREST SCHOOL WITH THE RANGERS Tuesday 6th August, 10am-11.30am and 1pm-2.30pm.

Join the Rangers at Brentor Church car park for a fun-filled session of forest school - groups for 5-11-year-olds & 11-16-yearolds. Free event, suggested donation to Donate for Dartmoor of £2. Booking: email rmartin@dartmoor.gov.uk or drop into one of our Visitor Centres MELDON WILDLIFE FESTIVAL Tuesday, 20th August 2019, 10.30am - 4pm Join the National Park and partners for a wild day out celebrating Dartmoor’s unique and beautiful wildlife - a free fun-filled, event for all the family including stream dipping, bird watching in the woods,

butterfly identification walk, reptile tiles, slugs and snails – not all slimey, and insect investigations.

A DARTMOOR SUMMER Thursday 1st August – Sunday 8th September Pick up or download your event programme celebrating the special qualities of Dartmoor National Park - from letterboxing to navigation, and storytelling to caving, there is something for everyone and all ages. Available in the visitor centres at Princetown, Postbridge and Haytor, or at www.dartmoor.gov.uk and www. visitdartmoor.co.uk

HIGH 5

HOLIDAY CAMPS Until 30th August, Monday-Friday, 8am 6pm.

Join High 5 at Mount Kelly Prep School for their Ofsted registered holiday camps.

Available for anyone aged 5-15 years, these camps offer action-packed days filled with multi sports, outdoor adventures and creative art projects. Book at www. high5sportscamps.co.uk

LYDFORD GORGE FANTASTIC FLAGS

Wednesday 7th August, 11am-1pm Make natural paints and brushes to decorate a ‘Lydford explorer’ flag. £2 per flag, booking advisable, normal admission prices apply.

LAUNCH A BOTTLE ROCKET Thursday 29th August & Monday 2nd September, 10.30am-1.30pm See how high you can make a fizzy pop

High Quality Childcare & Education for children aged 0-8 years

• Spaces for September 2019 • Accepts government funding for 2, 3 & 4 year olds, including the 30 hours extended entitlement • Holiday club for 3-8 year olds • OFSTED Rated Good 2017

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bottle fly, using just water and air. Normal admission prices apply.

MEAVY PRIMARY SCHOOL MEAVY MADNESS RUN

28th September, 2pm (1pm registration) Third annual trail run for all primary school age children. Beautiful routes of 1, 2 and 5km so all ages and abilities can have the excitement of a trail-run competition.

For further information see www. westdartmoor.org.uk/pta/meavy

RHS GARDEN ROSEMOOR A JURASSIC SUMMER HOLIDAY Until 2nd September A summer of dinosaur-themed fun with the Jurassic Discovery Garden Trail and free drop-in family craft weekday workshops (except 17 & 27 August), 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm, where you can make dinosaur masks, clay dinosaurs, paper plate dinosaurs, as well as take part in ‘Dino seeking Binoculars and Spikey Hats’. Plus a chance to meet some modern-day Jurassic creatures on 27 August with the Jurassic

Really Wild Show, and Jurassic Adventure ‘Play-in-a-Day’ drama workshops on 16 & 28 August.

TAVISTOCK LIBRARY

OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD SUMMER EVENTS Join us for out-of-this-world children’s events this summer, including the library space chase Summer Reading Challenge, marking the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Read six library books during the holidays to get your space chase certificate and medal. We also have a visit from a mobile planetarium, a make-a-rocket-den workshop with Tavistock Scrapstore, as well as inspirational hands-on children’s science talks from staff and students of the University of Exeter and Plymouth University.

THEATRE ROYAL PLYMOUTH

involving storytelling, games and crafts with family, friendly workshops on 30th July & 2nd August, sessions inspired by the natural world on 5th & 9th August, and sessions exploring the underworld of the sea on 13th, 21st & 23rd August. For age 3 – 7 years old, £8 per child (adults go free), maximum of 10 per session, book at www. theatreroyal.com

YELVERTON ROTARY CLUB

SPORTS AND CRAFT PLAY DAY 7th August, 10am to 3pm Free Fun Sports and Craft Play Day for Stage 1 & 2 children from local PL20 villages – other children from the local area or visitors are also welcome. Meet on the moors/airfield opposite Yelverton Play Park.

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SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Various dates, 11am-12.30pm Join us for a range of fun-filled sessions

OPEN DAYS 2019 Prep and College 20 Sept | Sixth Form 5 Oct

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Why not come along and visit our Art Gallery which is free to enter and open to the public every day except Sundays. We change exhibitions each month and feature many local and national artists.

The British monarch’s (Dame Julie Walters’) favorite dog gets lost from the palace and finds himself at a dog fight club. He then begins his long journey to find his way back home.

5th – 8th August

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THE LION KING

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

9th – 22nd August THE CURRENT WAR

The dramatic story of the cutthroat race between electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse to determine whose electrical system would power the modern world.

9th – 15th August

COFFEE SHOP........

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!

VITA & VIRGINA

Based on a true story detailing the passionate relationship between literary trailblazer Virginia Woolf and enigmatic aristocrat Vita SackvilleWest.

16th – 22nd August PLAYMOBILE – THE MOVIE

Animated feature film inspired by the Playmobil brand toys.

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STORY OF THE BEACH BOYZ Friday 2nd August

TRANSMISSION – A JOY DIVISION TRIBUTE Saturday 3rd August

GREEN HAZE Friday 16th August

THE CURE V SIOUXSIE Saturday 17th August

Learn how The Beach Boys® began, how their songs were constructed and about the private lives of The Beach Boys® themselves.

Transmission emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era

Playing all those monster hits from Dookie, American Idiot through to current day.

Tribute to The Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees

GRATEFUL DUDES Saturday 23rd August

WHITESNAKE UK Friday 30th August

KARIBOW COHEADLINING WITH ZIO Saturday 31st August

RIVIERA DOGS Friday 6th September

Playing the music of The Grateful Dead, iconic US West Coast acid rock band.

Whitesnake UK concentrate purely on reproducing the classic sound and stage production of Whitesnake without the aid of backing-tracks.

Let Riviera Dogs take you on a whistle stop tour of the very best of the hits of the 80s.

KariBow, neo-progressive melodic rock, with shades of Marillion and Yes.

SKINNY MOLLY Saturday 7th September

BRUNO – A TRIBUTE TO BRUNO MARS Friday 13th September

MANOEUVRES - A TRIBUTE TO OMD Saturday 14th September

MARTIN TURNER (EX WISHBONE ASH) Friday 20th September

Skinny Molly was founded by guitarist/vocalist Mike Estes (formerly of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Blackfoot) original Molly Hatchet guitarist Dave Hlubek

Expect to hear smash hits such as ‘Locked Out of Heaven,’ ‘Grenade,’ ‘Treasure’, ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘When I was Your Man’, ‘24K Magic’ and ‘Uptown Funk!’

Quality instrumentation and amplification are used and are key elements in reproducing the sound they strive to achieve.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash. Featuring full performance of Wishbone Ash’s classic 1971 album “Pilgrimage”

G2 GENESIS Saturday 21st September

BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS Sunday 22nd September

FOREIGNERS JOURNEY Saturday 28th september

G2 pay tribute to a vintage period in Genesis’ long and colourful history with songs from the four-man “Seconds Out” era (1975-78), and earlier Gabriel years.

The hits will just keep on coming - That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more.

Their show features classic tracks such as ‘Waiting For a Girl Like You’, ‘I Wanna Know What Love Is’, ‘Cold As Ice’, ‘Jukebox Hero’, ‘Don’t Stop Believing’, and many many more.

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DAILY FROM 3 AUGUST

UNTIL 22 SEPTEMBER

Discover the life of print artist Rena Gardiner in a new exhibition in the Breakfast Room of Cotehele house and see some of her many artworks inspired by Cotehele’s views - in situ. 10am-5pm

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

WHAT’S ON Jazz Sunday Lunch

JazzSunday Sunday Lunch 3rd March Sunday 8th7th September Sunday April

A delicious 3-course Sunday A delicious 3-course Lunch, with a generous helping Sunday Lunch, a generous of livewith jazz. helping £25 of live jazz.

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Traditional Afternoon Tea Valentine’s Dinner Dainty sandwiches, tempting Thursday 14th February

cakes, warm scones and plenty of Five tea superb courses or coffee. by candlelight.

Every afternoon 3pm-5pm. £14

£55 Christmas Parties & Mother’s Day Lunch Festive Dining

Sunday 31st March

It’s time to book your office party 3ordelicious thefriends stylish a festive courses, night out in with setting of Party The Bedford Hotel. or family. nights, festive lunches and£26 festive dinners.

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Centre (Tues-Sat). Enter into a prize draw to win an android tablet. By Tavistock Community Gardeners and Tavistock BID. www.visit-tavistock.co.uk

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UNTIL 31 AUGUST TAVISTOCK SUMMER TRAIL – JOURNEY TO THE EAST & A WALK ON THE WEST SIDE

DAILY UNTIL 31 OCTOBER

Collect your clue sheet and work out all the children’s book titles to earn your goody bag. Clues will be planted or hidden in participating businesses. Collect your sheets from I Love Candy or the Visitor Information Centre (Tues-Sat). By Tavistock Community Gardeners and Tavistock BID. www.visit-tavistock.co.uk

WATER AND COLOUR IN COTEHELE GALLERY The summer exhibition features the work of local West Country artists and makers, with beautiful watercolour paintings, mirrors, ceramics and jewellery on sale.

10am-5pm

UNTIL 30 AUGUST

UNTIL 11 AUGUST

SUMMER ART EXHIBITION

BIG BUTTERFLY COUNT

Wildwood Arts presents an exhibition of original work by the region’s finest artists, including Richard Slater RI, Sonia Robinson RSMA, with textile art, pyrography, felting to oils, watercolours and acrylics. Open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Wildwood Arts, Chapel Lane, Horrabridge, PL20 7SP.

Come to Cotehele and join us to count butterflies for the charity ‘Butterfly Conservation’. We’ll have spotter guides and count sheets to help you identify and monitor the butterflies you see. 10am-5pm 7, 11, 17, 21, 26 AUGUST DARTMOOR LONGHOUSE VISITS

30 AUGUST - 21 SEPTEMBER RETROSPECTIVE ART EXHIBITION

Visit Higher Uppacott, a medieval farmhouse (longhouse). Tours start at 10:30am and cost £6.00 pp. Book on 01822 890414 or email visit@dartmoor.gov.uk

Wildwood Arts in Horrabridge presents a unique exhibition celebrating a lifetime’s work by the Westcountry artist, Richard Slater (Royal Institute). Preview: Friday 30th August 6-8pm

UNTIL 31 AUGUST TAVISTOCK SUMMER TRAIL – A WALK IN THE PARK

BUCKFAST ABBEY EXHIBITIONS

Take a walk from the centre of town into the park and decipher the children’s book titles from the colourful floral clues. Collect your map from the Visitor Information

Rotary Club Art Exhibition, 1-17 August; exhibition of weaving, spinning and dyeing from the 23rd- 26th August; Buckfast Abbey’s Monastic Way exhibition,

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WHAT’S ON chronicling the history of Catholic monastic life in religious communities throughout Europe, high-tech animations, film and interactive models. All exhibitions free entry & free parking.

1 AUGUST - 14 SEPTEMBER PLYMOUTH ARTS CINEMA OPEN AIR Enjoy your favourite films in iconic city locations, with a mix of blockbusters, cult classics and good old sing-alongs. Book online at plymouthartscentre.org 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 3RD MONDAY OF MONTH LEARN TO TURN WOOD Learn to turn wood with Tavistock Turners & Carvers Club! We meet monthly on the 3rd Monday at 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. For more information please contact Pam on 01822 614204 or Val on 01822 613992.

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

EVERY WEDNESDAY BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES ’Strictly Social’ dance club ballroom dance classes for beginners at Nicholls Hall, Lydford - every Wednesday at 7.25pm, £5 per person for one-hour lesson. Contact Terry Flannery on 07891 614491, or email strictlysocialdanceclub@gmail.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

JULY 30 JULY-4 AUGUST EXON FESTIVAL The 53rd Festival will take place at St Eustachius’ Parish Church. See exonsingers.org.uk/festival for details

exhibition when the group’s 150-plus artists will be showing their work at the event’s new venue at Butchers’ Hall in Tavistock.

AUGUST 1 AUGUST LODESTONE BORDER MORRIS The Rock Inn, Yelverton. 8pm. With lovely friends, the Plymouth Maids.

WHAT’S ON Wine Tasting Dinner Thursday 31st October Sample a selection of fine wines, partnered with a superb dinner menu using the finest local, seasonal ingredients. £59 including dinner and wines

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

From £90 per person, per night

Festive Feasting For your Christmas party or celebration dining in a simply stunning Dartmoor setting, with all the festive trimmings.

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WHAT’S ON 1 AUGUST C.S. RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP Retired? Come along for a friendly chat and a cuppa, or something stronger at 12.30pm in the restaurant of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Princetown.

3 AUGUST THE LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR Pack up a picnic and enjoy this classic tale of adventure, betrayal, knights and honour, with songs and magical storytelling in the

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open air. 6:00pm at The Garden House, Buckland Monachorum; tickets available at www.thegardenhouse.org.uk/events 3 AUGUST GIN IN THE GARDEN FESTIVAL An afternoon with local gin distillers, live entertainment and street food – adults only at the Moorland Garden Hotel, 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Tickets £6 in advance at moorlandgardenhotel.co.uk, or £7 on the door.

BUTTERFLY WALKS A guided walk led by Ranger Pete Mills around Cotehele gardens looking at the variety of butterflies we have here. Meet at the grass circle in front of Cotehele house. 1-2pm 3 & 24 AUGUST DISCOVER TAVISTOCK From its origins as an abbey, Tavistock became an important country town based on farming and woollen manufacture expanding hugely in the 19th century following the discovery of copper ore nearby. Discover Tavistock on this fascinating 90-minute walk from the Visitor Information Centre, Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock at 2.00pm. £5pp www.heritageintavistock.org ST LUKE’S OPEN GARDENS

• Well Considered Gifts • Interior Accessories • Interior Styling & Design • Extensive Fabric Library

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TAVY TRIO OF TORS A 5-mile senior race at 18:45, and two junior races of 2km and 4km from 17:30, starting at the foot of Pew Tor. Register and info at www.entrycentral.com 8 AUGUST LODESTONE BORDER MORRIS Peter Tavy Inn. 8pm. Check out our Facebook page for more information.

8 AUGUST

3 & 10 AUGUST

4 AUGUST

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7 AUGUST

Lewtrenchard Manor, Lewdown EX20 4PN - several acres with streams, a sunken garden and a rustic dovecote, 12 - 4pm; free parking; refreshments available in hotel.

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

9 AUGUST GANGSTA GRANNY Outdoor theatre production of David Walliams’ bestselling tale full of forbidden fun at RHS Rosemoor, EX38 8PH, age: 7.

Book tickets on 01805 624624 or online at www.theploughartscentre.org.uk.

10 AUGUST WI LAMERTON PRODUCE & CRAFT SHOW Classes open to all in surrounding parishes for floral displays, vegetables, cakes and preserves, photographs and crafts etc.

Stalls and cream teas. 2.00pm to 4.30pm at Lamerton Village Hall, schedules available from Carr’s Garage, Lamerton 11 AUGUST ST LUKE’S OPEN GARDENS

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WHAT’S ON Bere Ferrers Village Gardens, PL20 7JS - a diverse selection of gardens & access to Tamar Belle Railway Station. Open 11am – 4pm; adults £5, children (U16) enter free; refreshments and plant sales available.

Princetown plus points in between.

Booking is Essential. Reservations and deposits on 1st August or contact Mike on 01822 890799 or mikeandkate3@talktalk. net

11 AUGUST

15 AUGUST

TAVISTOCK SUMMER FETE

WEST DARTMOOR U3A

Fun for all ages, with over 30 gift and artisan traders, 1940s singer Sandy Sparkle, traditional games, workshops, charity dog show, face-painting, henna tattoos, refreshments. 10.30 to 16.00 in Bedford Square and Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock.

Josephine Collingwood will be talking about ‘The Geology of Dartmoor’. The monthly meeting takes place at 10am in Tavistock Methodist Church Hall.

11 AUGUST THE MATT CARTER SEPTET Pianist Matt Carter & seven young musicians from The Royal Academy of Music and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, including Alex Ridout, BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2016.

American songbook tunes plus groovy originals. 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-jazz-club.org.uk

8pm at Who’d Have Thought It, St Dominick, back in Cornwall as guests of Wreckers Morris. www. dartmoorbordermorris.com

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LODESTONE BORDER MORRIS Honicombe Manor, Tamar Valley. 7pm.

Please see lodestonebordermorris.co.uk 16 AUGUST ABBEYFIELD COFFEE MORNING

16- 18 AUGUST

C.S. RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP

RHS ROSEMOOR FLOWER SHOW

Join our outing to a place of interest including lunch - coach pick-up at Bedford Hotel, Tavistock, Yelverton roundabout bus stop and Prince of Wales Hotel,

Strictly Social is holding its 1st Summer Ball at Lamerton Village Hall for all ballroom enthusiasts. Come along for some great music and dancing, bar available, ‘American Supper’, ‘Rising Star’ demo. £10 per person. Contact

15 AUGUST

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17 AUGUST

15 AUGUST

Abbeyfield Tavistock Society is holding its annual coffee morning at Drake Lodge, 60 Plymouth Rd from 10am to 12 midday - plant stall, white elephant, books, tombola, cakes etc. Entrance £1.50 to include coffee/tea and biscuits. Regret NO parking at Abbeyfield.

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set in the 65-acre garden. 10am – 5pm, normal garden admission.

Floral displays, 40 nursery and trade stands, specialist talks, flower arranging demonstrations, delicious food, live music

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SILVER, JEWELLERY & WATCHES

Collection of vinaigrettes Gold snake necklace & SOLD £1,800 bangle, SOLD £950

COLLECTORS’ ITEMS, STAMPS, COINS, MEDALS & TOYS

Collection of model railway SOLD £4,000

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WHAT’S ON Terry Flannery on 07891 614491, or email strictlysocialdanceclub@gmail.com for further details.

17-18 AUGUST HERITAGE CRAFTS FESTIVAL & FAMILY DAY An opportunity to see the crafts that helped build the town and its economy in and around the recently restored 19th century Butchers’ Hall. Pannier market open on Sunday 18th August. Lodestone Border Morris will also be dancing. For more details see What’s on Extra.

18 AUGUST LODESTONE BORDER MORRIS Morwellham Quay Steampunk Festival.

A great day out for all the family at this wonderful event at Morwellham. Check our Facebook page for photos of past events at the Quay.

18 AUGUST THE SOPRANOS Chris Pearce and Andy Leggett, two great clarinet/sax. players, plus trombone & a fine rhythm section. 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 21 AUGUST GREAT LINKS TOR FLYER Races start from the Fox & Hounds at Lydford - senior race at 18:45, and two junior races of 2km and 4km from 17:30.

Register and info at www.entrycentral.com

DARTMOOR BORDER MORRIS 7.45pm The Leaping Salmon, Horrabridge, collecting for Sadie’s Stray Dog Rescue all season, in memory of the work of former member Lis Richards.

24 AUGUST, 15 SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FAIR Antique fair at Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock 24 AUGUST FRANKENSTEIN Outdoor theatre brand-new musical production of this gripping tale by Mary Shelley. 7pm at RHS Rosemoor, EX38 8PH, suitable for all ages 5. Book tickets at 01805 624624 or online at www. theploughartscentre.org.uk.

24 AUGUST- 1 SEPTEMBER DARTMOOR WALKING FESTIVAL Several events each day ranging from modest guided strolls, children’s rambles and evening talks to full day walks and ambitious challenges, plus ‘accessible’ events. Full details at www. dartmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk and as a paper programme.

24 AUGUST - 1 SEPTEMBER

food producers in the South West, 9.30am to 4.00pm in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock 26 AUGUST PETER TAVY VILLAGE FAYRE & PETER TAVY PLOD 2.00pm with games, stalls, delicious homemade refreshments, demonstrations and competition displays. Peter Tavy Plod footrace and fun run start at 1.00pm. For information about the Peter Tavy Plod footrace, contact: Dave Chanter on 01822 810598 or davechants@me.com 26 AUGUST WHITCHURCH AND SAMPFORD SPINEY SHEEPDOG TRIALS Sheepdog trials, family dog show, terrier racing, charity and craft stalls, exhibits, parade of horses and hounds by the Spooners and West Dartmoor Hunt, stationary engines and old vehicles.

Refreshments available. Playfields, Plasterdown PL19 7QU 28 AUGUST SEEDS AND CUTTINGS Buckfast Abbey’s head gardener, Aaron Southgate, will be leading a seeds and cuttings practical tour of the grounds, £3.00 per person.

DTTV OPEN STUDIOS 100 Drawn to the Valley artists in the Tamar Valley, West Devon and west of Dartmoor National Park open their studios to the public.

25- 26 AUGUST

29 AUGUST LODESTONE BORDER MORRIS The Rydon Inn, Holsworthy. 8pm. A lovely venue for a meal and a drink, in their lovely garden watching the sun set.

BUTCHERS’ HALL FOODIES’ DELIGHT FAIR Enjoy a range of culinary delights from

21 AUGUST

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WHAT’S ON 29-30 AUGUST

31 AUGUST & 1 SEPTEMBER

5 SEPTEMBER

GAMES ON THE SQUARE, TAVISTOCK

TAVIFEST 2019

C.S. RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP

Raising funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action with fantastic artists including Mad Dog Mcrea. Bar, pizzas, hog roast, burgers and hot dogs. For tickets contact tavifest@ mail.com or Facebook: Tavifest - £5 on 31st August (gates open 3.00 pm); £15 on 1st September (gates open 4.30 pm); under-16s free entry.

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

Enjoy a free day of traditional games on Bedford Square, including mini crazy golf and Beat the Buzzer, from 10:00am-4:00pm courtesy of Tavistock BID. www.visittavistock.co.uk 30 AUGUST BUBBLEMAN, TAVISTOCK Step inside a magical world of bubbles with Rainbow Gecko. Bedford Square 10:00-4:00pm. Brought to you by Tavistock BID as part of their summer festival. www. visit-tavistock.co.uk 30 AUGUST WUTHERING HEIGHTS Chapterhouse presents Emily Brontë’s tempestuous love story on the banks of Roadford Lake at 7.30pm. For information or tickets call 01566 784859 or visit www. seetickets.com/event/wuthering-heights/ roadford-lake/1331143

31 AUGUST & 21 SEPTEMBER TAVISTOCK STREET FOOD FESTIVAL Enjoy an array of street foods from around the world, with bars and live music on Bedford Square, Tavistock. 5:00 to 8:30pm.

Free entry. www.missivyevents.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 4 SEPTEMBER ST LUKE’S OPEN GARDENS Hotel Endsleigh Gardens, Milton Abbot, PL19 0PQ - Designed 200 years ago this was one of Humphry Repton’s last commissions and brings together a multitude of landscaping elements. Open 11am - 4pm; adults £5, children (U16) free entry.

5 SEPTEMBER LODESTONE BORDER MORRIS Calstock Quay with our good friends The Wreckers. 8pm.

7 SEPTEMBER DISCOVER HISTORIC WHITCHURCH Whitchurch has a fascinating history as a former home of canal engineer John Taylor, plus a church with a grizzly secret & the Lutyens’s-designed folly The Pimple. Led by Whitchurch resident and former chair of Devon Historic Buildings Trust Sue Spackman. Meet at 2pm at the main entrance to the Whitchurch parish churchyard. £5pp heritageintavistock.org 7 SEPTEMBER BEE TASTER DAY An insight into keeping bees at Buckfast Abbey, with a chance to see inside a hive and experience the world of bees, 11am to 4pm, with an hour for lunch, £25.00 per person with information pack.

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Reflexology & Holistic Massage Therapist

Organised by Dr Ann Pulsford, 2pm, Tavistock Wharf

AUGUST 5 August: Francis Burroughes The Wonderful World of Glass

12 August: Peter Burkill Magical Madagascar

19 August: Sue Jackson

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Sir Francis Drake Legends

SEPTEMBER 2 September: Peter Knight & Sue Wallace Albion Dreamtime: Re-enchanting the Sacred Places of Britain

9 September: Jan Diamond Experiencing Egypt: Three Unforgettable Years in Cairo

16 September: Ursula Myers Hallsands: A Predictable Disaster

23 September: Simon Dell A Landmark: 50 Years on Lundy

30 September: John Dobson Life in Russia Before and After the 1991 Revolution

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13 SEPTEMBER

Victorian cider press.

DEVON OPEN STUDIOS

TEA TASTING AND COCKTAIL MAKING

14 SEPTEMBER

This free showcase of the arts includes a wide range of Devon artists. Many open studios also include demonstrations of techniques, workshops and talks. www. devonartistnetwork.co.uk 10 SEPTEMBER

6:00pm at The Moorland Garden Hotel, canapes, talk about tea, tea tasting, cocktails made with tea. £20 pp, book on 01822 852245 or moorlandgardenhotel. co.uk

SOIL TO PLATE

13-22 SEPTEMBER

Take a tour of the vegetable garden at Lewtrenchard Manor, watch the vegetables prepared and cooked for lunch.

9.30am start, includes coffee and biscuits & two-course lunch, £32.50 per person.

HERITAGE OPEN DAYS

13 SEPTEMBER DEVONSHIRE ASSOCIATION Dr Todd Gray, the fascinating history of Devon’s anthem Widdicombe Fair in words and music at 7.00pm at the Tavistock Parish Centre, Plymouth Road. For further details contact Barbara Edwards on 01822 852636, edwardsbobbarbara@btinternet. com or visit www.devonassoc.org.uk

UK buildings and sites of historic value are opened free to the public – see What’s on Extra. Details of local activities are available on the Heritage Open Days and Tavistock Heritage Trust websites and from the Visitor Information Centre.

14 – 22 SEPTEMBER APPLE FESTIVAL AT COTEHELE With 12 acres of orchards at Cotehele we’re celebrating the apple harvest with apple picking, orchard tours, welly wanging, fruit juice lab, displays of apple varieties and tastings, building the ‘cheese’ and the Big Squeeze on the

LODESTONE BORDER MORRIS The Dartington Morris Day of Dance in Totnes. An all-day festival of dancing with lots of different Morris sides. Come and enjoy the lovely town and see the various sides doing their thing.

14 SEPTEMBER ARTISAN FOOD & GIFT MARKET Sample locally-produced food, relax with a coffee and get crafty in the ‘Make Space’.

10:30am to 4:00pm in Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock, free entry. www.missivyevents. co.uk 15 SEPTEMBER LAMERTON TRACTOR DAY AND COUNTRY FAIR Vintage cars, militaria, tractors and working agricultural machinery, shire horses, tractor trailer rides, dog show and children’s activities. Tractor road-run starts at 10.30am, stalls and attractions from

The West Devon Club An ideal venue for celebrations, parties and special events such as weddings and wakes.

Summer’s here ! We have a beautiful walled garden to enjoy the sunshine.

Our friendly, welcoming club has a light and airy lounge, a dance floor, good food with separte dining area.

Two bars, cosy cellar bar with great function area, and meeting rooms, large screen TVs for viewing the sporting events. We have two Snooker tables, pool room, darts and a wonderful beer garden.

Interested in becoming a member? Please pop in and see our friendly bar staff

FORTHCOMING EVENTS FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY 3 Aug Hog Roast & Beer Festival • 7 Sept Paul Salvage • 28 Sep Macmillans Coffee Morning Many more events to be confirmed Get online and checkout the website and facebook, look at the notice boards to see the latest events at the club.

3 Abbey Place, Tavistock, PL19 0AB • 01822 613025

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15 SEPTEMBER JOHN MADDOCKS ‘JUMP, SING, SWING’ Top class clarinettist John Maddocks has gathered some of the best traditional jazzmen in the UK in his band. 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 19 SEPTEMBER C.S RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP Join our outing to a place of interest including lunch - coach pick-up at Bedford Hotel, Tavistock, Yelverton roundabout bus stop and Prince of Wales Hotel, Princetown plus points in between.

Booking is Essential. Reservations and deposits on 5th September or contact Mike on 01822 890799 or mikeandkate3@ talktalk.net 19 SEPTEMBER WEST DARTMOOR U3A Iain Colquhourn will be talking about ‘The Work of the Mercy Ships’. The monthly meeting takes place at 10am in Tavistock Methodist Church Hall.

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Plymouth Road. For further details contact Barbara Edwards edwardsbobbarbara@ btinternet.com, 01822 852 636 or visit www.devonassoc.org.uk

King Street/Market Street area. 90-minute walk from the Visitor Information Centre, Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock at 2.00pm. £5pp www.heritageintavistock.org

21-22 SEPTEMBER

4 OCTOBER

ELIZABETHAN WEEKEND

HERITAGE TOUR AND TALK

Step back to the Elizabethan era at Buckland Abbey. 11:00am-4:30pm.

Join local historian Alex Mettler for an illustrated talk on the history of The Bedford Hotel, and an exclusive guided tour of the hotel, including coffee and set two-course lunch, £30. 10:00am.

25 SEPTEMBER AUTUMNAL FLOWERS Join artisan florist Miranda Hackett above the Edgcumbe tea-room on Cotehele Quay and learn how to create a beautiful autumnal flower arrangement. £60pp, booking essential on 01579 351346.

10.30am-12.30pm

LAMERTON HANDBELLS IN CONCERT

Come and join us at Gulworthy Village Hall 8-10pm for the start of the new practice season. No experience of Morris is needed. You just need to be willing to have a laugh and give it a go. Contact Squire Sam for more information through our Facebook page or by emailing lodestonemorris@hotmail.co.uk

12-19 OCTOBER

AUTUMN FAIR

GO GOTHIC

Autumn Fair in The Butchers’ Hall 9.30am to 4.00pm – free entry

Tavistock’s first celebration of Gothic and Neo-gothic literature, art, architecture, theatre and film with ‘The Dartmoor Highwayman’ by The Edge, drama workshops, talks, a ghost walk, competition prize presentations & the Go Gothic Market in Butchers’ Hall on 19th Oct.

HERITAGE WALK

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1000 Years of Tavistock Markets - King Henry I granted Tavistock the right to hold markets ‘every week on a Friday’ in 1105 and for 700 years markets were held in the

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A varied programme of well-known tunes, organ pieces and a buffet supper. In aid of the Church Bell Tower Project. 7pm at Milton Abbot Church; pre-booked tickets: £5.00 adults, £2.50 children - contact Pat Lovell (01822) 618452 or matreasurer@ southtamar.church

26 - 28 SEPTEMBER

Guy Baker, Director of the Marine Biological Association - an illustrated talk on Ocean Changes and how they affect the coastlines of Devon and Cornwall at 7.30pm at the Tavistock Parish Centre,

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Traditional fair and market in the town, plus Artisan Market in Butchers’ Hall, 9am – 8pm, free entry.

LODESTONE BORDER MORRIS

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Gates 4.00pm - Live music from 5pm ‘til 10pm

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W hat’s O n 14 & 15 August British Firework Championships Enjoy spectacular pyrotechnics, illuminating Plymouth Sound as six top firework companies battle it out over two nights, each putting on an

​3-8 August Rolex Fastnet Race This historic race attracts yachts from all over the world; starting from the Isle of Wight, the first yachts are expected to reach Plymouth in the early hours of 5 August. Visit the race village at Mount Batten from 6 to 8 August, with live music, family-friendly activities and a chance to try sailing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.

9 to 11 August Ocean City Blues N Jazz Festival The Parade on The Barbican will be full of the sounds of blues and jazz for this free festival. So come along, enjoy a drink and a bite to eat while listening to the music. Friday 10:00am to Sunday 5:00pm

Until 31 August Plymouth Summer of Fun

awe-inspiring ten-minute display in an attempt to be crowned the winner. Head to Plymouth Hoe for the best view and enjoy the show.

14 & 15 September Plymouth Seafood Festival

The packed programme of family-friendly events organised

by Plymouth City Centre Company continues every weekend during the school holidays, with dance, story time, arts and crafts and sport, as well as Higher Beings Spin Art Workshop on 3 August and Dreckly Dragon on 17 August.

On 24 August watch out for Fool’s Paradise performers Phileas Fogg and the street hot air balloons, the Treemendous stilt walking duo and an amazing hula hooper, before the grand finale on 31 August with the West End Carnival and 60th Anniversary of Plymouth Market.

Celebrating the city’s fantastic caught seafood, the Barbican and Sutton Harbour will be alive with entertainment, activities, an array of local food and craft stands, and the Cookery Theatre with inspirational, regional chefs creating mouthwatering dishes.

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

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August 28th Jul – 4th Aug Drawn To The Valley 10th Tavistock Arts Market 11th Miss Ivy Events Summer Fete 17th – 18th Heritage Craft Fair (free entry) 24th Antiques & Collectables Fair 25th – 26th Butchers’ Hall Foodies Delight Fair (free entry)

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22nd July to 26th August (inclusive)

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Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August

Tavistock’s Heritage Crafts Weekend Tavistock enjoys a weekend of ‘all things’ heritage with traditional craftsmen and women demonstrating their skills in Butchers’ Hall and around the town. Visitors will be able to enjoy everything from stone masonry to wood carving, spinning to bow making and basket weaving, with opportunities for people to try out the crafts for themselves. Alongside the demonstrations will be talks and walks explaining some of the traditional skills that once made Tavistock prosperous, and the conservation and restoration work that has recently been undertaken in Butchers’ Hall itself, the Pannier Market and its surrounds. There will also be other live craft demonstrations across the town together with craft and artisan food stalls, street entertainment and a ‘have-a-go’ sword school. Tavistock Rotary Club’s traditional country fair will be on the church green and South Devon Arts Society will be launching their new Children’s Heritage Trail of Discovery, available free from the Visitor Information Centre.

The weekend is being organised by Tavistock Heritage Trust in partnership with Tavistock Town Council, one of the complementary initiatives arranged through the National Lottery Heritage Fund Townscape Heritage Initiative Scheme (THI) currently being delivered by Tavistock Town Council. The

THI represents a direct investment of £2.2m in repairing and restoring the fabric of historic buildings in the town, improving the public realm, protecting existing and creating new jobs, developing relevant skills and enabling the community to learn and become more involved in the architectural heritage of their town. More information on the weekend can be found at www.heritageintavistock.org

Visit a 14th Century Dartmoor Longhouse Higher Uppacott is a medieval farmhouse (longhouse) in which both people and cattle were accommodated under a single roof. It has been classed as a Grade 1 listed building of national importance because it is one of the few remaining examples of this historic building type, which has retained its lower or shippon end (cattle shelter) in its original unaltered state. One of the things that makes Higher Uppacott so special is that its development from its medieval beginnings through to the present day is still clearly evident within the fabric of the building. It tells its own story through key architectural features. This development also vividly illustrates the major

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changes in domestic family life and the social structures of Dartmoor farming folk over the centuries.

A guided visit is the only way to view this remarkable building and a series of dates are now available to book. All tours start at 10:30 am unless otherwise advised, last approximately 1.5 hrs and cost £6.00 pp. Places can be booked by contacting the National Park Visitor Centre at Princetown on 01822 890414 or emailing visit@dartmoor.gov.uk Available dates: Wed 7th Aug; Sun 11th Aug; Sat 17th Aug; Wed 21st Aug; Mon 26th Aug 47

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St Luke’s Open Gardens

Wednesday 4th September

Hotel Endsleigh Gardens, Milton Abbot, PL19 0PQ Sunday 4th August

Lewtrenchard Manor, Lewdown EX20 4PN Visit the gardens at Lewtrenchard, designed by Walter Sorel and extending 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 welcome; wheelchair & pushchair access on lawns and some level areas.

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

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Sunday 11th August

Tavistock Summer Fete Join us for this free community event, jam-packed full of fun for all ages, with over 30 gift and artisan traders selling their unique products, such as gifts, accessories, jewellery, clothes and handmade products. We’ll be joined by 1940s singer, Sandy Sparkle, a professional, multi-award-winning singer from Torquay, who has played alongside many prestigious orchestras and societies, and is affectionately known as Torbay and Devon’s very own ‘forces sweetheart’. There will also be

traditional games, as well as a variety of workshops, a charity dog show in aid of Woodside Animal Sanctuary for those proud pooches, and face-painting and henna tattoos (available for a small charge). Refreshments will be served on the square and there will be a cocktail bar; The Bedford Hotel will also be serving afternoon teas. This amazing day, organised by Miss Ivy Events in association with the BID, runs from 10.30 to 16.00 in Bedford Square and Butchers’ Hall, Tavistock.

Friday 30th August

Wuthering Heights Chapterhouse presents Emily Brontë’s wild and tempestuous love story on the banks of Roadford Lake. Can Catherine and Heathcliff’s love endure, or will the forces of nature tear them apart?

Award-winning writer Laura Turner’s adaptation of the tale of passion and revenge, set on the beautiful and mysterious Yorkshire moors, is set to entrance audiences with an evening of theatre beneath the stars. Adult £16 / child £10 / family (2 adults & 2 children) £46, 10% discount for

parties of 10 or more. Gates open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.30pm. Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. In the event of heavy rain an indoor alternative is available. The café will be open for supper and refreshments throughout the performance. For more information or to purchase your tickets call 01566 784859 or visit www.seetickets. com/event/wuthering-heights/ roadford-lake/1331143

Monday 26th August

Peter Tavy Village Fayre This wonderful event is a great afternoon out for all ages on Bank Holiday Monday from 2.00pm. In this 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, this year’s fayre theme is ‘space’. The ‘Dartmoor Teddy Bears’ Dangerous Sports Association’ returns for its 19th annual meeting, offering cuddly toys an opportunity to test their nerve with an activity even more ‘out of this world’ than ever! Test your skill on the games, watch the exciting duck race

and the sheep shearing demonstration, browse through the many stalls and soak up the atmosphere over tea and scrumptious cakes. Alongside the fayre, the annual Peter Tavy Plod footrace and fun run will take place, starting at 1.00pm. Come and enjoy a slice of traditional village life at the fayre! For further information about the Peter Tavy Plod footrace, please contact: Dave Chanter, tel. 01822 810598, email: davechants@me.com 49

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Saturday 5th October

Tavistock Library Fun Palace Fun Palaces are about local communities getting together and creating their version of ‘culture’ with hands-on events to bring people together. This is our third year hosting this fabulous event and we can’t wait to get our fun pants out - Tavistock Library’s Fun Palace ‘pants bunting’ has become synonymous with this event and Stella Duffy, author and one of the founders of this International event, is an especial fan. Expect lots of fun and new activities, along with a few of our old favourites and something for everybody, young and old. The line-up so far includes the Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir, a radiographer complete with bones and X-rays, a local potter, a local textile artist, Sarah with her Singer sewing machines and of course, Sew with Sally, a group of very gifted ladies willing to share their sewing skills. The beauty of this event is that we give the community their own space to share their talents or

discover new interests. Entry is free and it’s free to take part!

10:00am - 3:00pm, Tavistock Library, Plymouth Rd, Tavistock We are always on the lookout for interesting local people to take part so please get in touch on 01822 612218 if you can help.

Monday 22nd July to Friday 30th August

High 5 holiday camps This summer, join High 5 in the stunning grounds of Mount Kelly Prep School for their Ofsted registered holiday camps and take a trip around the ‘world’, visiting a different continent each week. Try some of the most popular local sports from that region, and enjoy creative art projects, immersing you in the culture. Run by an excellent team of professional sports coaches and qualified teachers, these camps offer action-packed days filled with the most diverse array of multi sports, outdoor adventures and creative art projects you will find anywhere in Devon. The camps provide a high-quality childcare solution, or a great option to keep your children active throughout the summer. Available for any young person aged 5-15 years and open from 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday with prices from £22.50 per day (less than £3 per hour). Use

the code ‘Tavy5’ when booking to receive a £5 discount off your basket total cost. Visit www.high5sportscamps.co.uk for more details and to make a booking online.

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Saturday 24th August to Sunday 1st September

Dartmoor Walking Festival 2019 The first ever Dartmoor Walking Festival in 2016 was such a great success it has now become an annual event. With several events each day during the nine-day festival ranging from modest guided strolls, children’s rambles and evening talks to full day walks and ambitious challenges, there’s something for everyone. In 2019 the organisers, Moorland Guides, are teaming-up with the Disabled Ramblers association to organise accessible events every day for the less mobile. Last year’s event attracted over 1,000 participants and raised over £1,000 for the Devon Air Ambulance charity, and in 2019 it will again be the main festival charity.

Dartmoor National Park is organising ranger-led walks as well as archaeological visits and events, and if you have ever wondered what Dartmoor Search and Rescue members do out in the dark when searching for missing walkers, then join them on an evening exercise to find out more! We are also delighted to have the support of The Ramblers, National Trust, the Woodland Trust and SW Lakes Trust, as well as those who live and work on Dartmoor with the Dartmoor Commoner’s Council.

Come along and explore ‘Dartmoor on your doorstep’ in the August Bank Holiday week before the children go back to school, and find out more about this incredibly special place - delve into its folklore, history and landscape with a range of walks led by expert guides. Walks take place in various locations across Dartmoor, booking is not required, various charges apply - full details of the programme can be found online at www.dartmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk or in the printed version.

Sunday 15th September

Lamerton Tractor Day and Country Fair Our annual Lamerton Tractor Day and Country Fair will have a wide range of displays to interest all the family including our popular dog show and children’s activities. We will have displays of vintage cars, militaria, tractors and working agricultural machinery. Magnificent Shire horses will be ploughing and there will be tractor trailer rides around the fields. The tractor road-run through beautiful Devon countryside

family adventures

will start at 10.30am and trailers will be available if you want to join us. Our many stalls and attractions will be up and running by 11.00am. Delicious food will be available with a BBQ, cream teas, ice cream and a bar. All the profits from the day will be divided between British Heart Foundation, St. Luke’s Hospice, Lamerton Village Hall MUGA, and St Peter’s Church.

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13th to 22nd September

Heritage Open Days 2019 Heritage Open Days - England’s largest festival of history and culture - will celebrate its 25th anniversary this autumn with thousands of free events taking place across ten days. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore places not normally open to the public, and learn more about the heritage on their doorstep. Events being held across Tavistock and Mary Tavy will include: a ghost walk; guided tours of some of the town’s oldest buildings; history walks and talks; a William Morris day; exhibitions featuring the history of the town; steam engine visits and talks; and displays around the Townscape Heritage Initiative’s rejuvenation work to the historic core of the town, funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund grant.

Weddings flowers for life’s events creating georgously romantic & unique designs.

For further details of the Heritage Open Day events please visit www.heritageintavistock.org or www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Workshops & demonstrations a professional floristry teacher with many workshops to choose from

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Tavistock Heritage Open Days is being co-ordinated by Tavistock Heritage Trust working with the Town Council, Tavistock History Society, Butchers’ Hall, Robey Trust, Tavistock Museum, the Subscription Library, the Churches of St Eustachius’ and Our Lady of Assumption, Abbotsfield

Hall, the Bedford Masonic Lodge, Tavistock Library, Kingdon House, The Bedford Hotel, Tavistock Inn, The Edge, 1 Church Lane, Book Stop, Mount Kelly, Mary Tavy Jubilee Group, The Tavonians and Mary Tavy Hydro Electric Power Station. Says Tavistock Heritage Trust Chairman Ian Penrose: “The Trust is delighted to be co-ordinating Tavistock’s contribution to this 25th anniversary for Heritage Open Days. Working alongside so many key local groups and businesses we are confident that this year’s Open Days will offer people a chance to experience many of the often-hidden historical gems throughout the town.”

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MUSIC & ART

Drawn to the Valley 31st July to 4th August

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Summer Exhibition

Love art? Then you’ll love the two major events being put on by the Drawn to the Valley artists’ collective this summer. First up is the annual exhibition when the group’s 150-plus artists will be showing their work at the event’s new venue at Butchers’ Hall in Tavistock. Expect to see work by painters, sculptors, mixed media artists, assemblage artists, printmakers, weavers, spinners, photographers, ceramicists and jewellery artists.

“Butchers’ Hall is a wonderful space that lends itself to art exhibitions; it’s also in the heart of the Pannier Market and we think that people will really enjoy the setting,” said Iain Grant, chair of Drawn to the Valley.

24th August to 1st September

Open Studios

The exhibition is followed by the collective’s biggest event of the year which runs from locations across the Tamar Valley, West Devon and the western half of Dartmoor National Park. This year, around 100 artists are taking part in Open Studios - a third of them based around Tavistock, Yelverton and Dartmoor. Whatever your art-of-choice, Drawn to the Valley has it covered. Among those exhibiting in the exhibition and in Open Studios are nine artists who are sharing an open studio together at the Parish Rooms next to the Bedford Hotel in Tavistock. It’s an open studio that reflects perfectly the

Andy Cairns

diversity of the Drawn to the Valley group. The nine are: Andy Cairns (assemblage, painting), Gill Cairns and Lyn Edwards (both mixed media, textiles), Stef D’Amico (printmaking, ceramics, pen and ink), Shelagh Brown (weaving), Peter Davies (painting, drawing), Janet Brady (painter), Jane Deane (spinning, yarns, weaving) and Dorothy Harris (photography).

There’s also the chance for people visiting the Parish Rooms Open Studio to get involved in workshops and ‘drop-in’ sessions, with two bookable 3-hour afternoon workshops in pen-and-wash landscapes (27 August) and relief assemblage (30 August), as well as three 1-hour afternoon drop-ins for willow and tissue hangings (28 August) and mixedmedia stitch (29 August).

For more information and to book, contact Andy Cairns on 01822 258351.

Lyn Edwards As with all the open studios and summer exhibitions, the art on show will be available to buy. For details of all the artists and venues see www.drawntothevalley.co.uk, or look out for the Drawn to the Valley Open Studios brochure at various outlets including tourism information centres, and the Summer Exhibition.

TAVISTOCK ANNUAL SUMMER EXHIBITION ARTISTS OF THE TAMAR VALLEY

WEDNESDAY 31 JULY - SUNDAY 4 AUGUST 2019 | OPEN DAILY 10AM - 4.30PM SUNDAY 10AM - 3PM Tavistock Butchers Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock PL19 0AU

OPEN STUDIOS

STAURDAY 24 AUGUST - SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2019 Brochures from local outlets or visit our website Our Tavistock Exhibition is kindly sponsored by Jackson Stops and The Bedford Hotel, supporters of local art

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Saturday 7th to Sunday 22nd September

Devon Open Studios 2019 This free showcase of the arts celebrates the flair and talent of the artists who live and work in Devon. Usually these studios are open by appointment only so the event provides a rare opportunity for an intimate view into an artist’s domain and a chance to buy directly from them. Devon’s vibrant and diverse art community includes artists with a vast range of styles, media and subject matter from painting, drawing, sculpture, print-making, installation, ceramics, jewellery, textiles and more. Many open studios also include demonstrations of techniques, workshops and talks. A free guide with location directions and descriptions of the artists’ work is available at various locations or at www.devonartistnetwork.co.uk/events/ open-studios-2019 Leewood Studios is an interesting venue where art meets permaculture in the beautiful Walkham Valley. Two artists,

Ryan Eldon Rodgers and Nick Viney, will be showing a thought-provoking collection of photography, paintings and sculpture, with the possibility of a ‘5-minute forage’ tour of the young forest garden. On Thursday there may also be a chance to see spinning, weaving and natural dyes demonstrations in the classroom. Tea, coffee, cake available; no dogs. Enquiries to: nickatleewood@aol.com; www.leewood.co.uk

30th August to 21st September Preview: Friday 30th August 6-8pm

Retrospective Art Exhibition Wildwood Art Gallery in Horrabridge is holding a unique exhibition celebrating a lifetime’s work by the Westcountry artist, Richard Slater (Royal Institute). This retrospective exhibition presents a diverse collection, with unseen paintings from the 1950s and 1960s and a number of works exhibited formerly by the Royal Institute in London. Richard Slater was born in London in 1927 and attended Hornsey School of Art. Throughout his career he has excelled in depicting the English landscape in all its richness, resulting in a well-crafted, poetic and often allegorical style which places him at the centre of the British Neo–romantic movement. In the 1950s his work was exhibited with the World Touring Exhibition of the Arts Council, and at the Royal Academy. In 1999 he

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was elected to the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and is now an honorary member of the Royal Institute, as well as a member of the St Ives Society of Artists.

His paintings are in the permanent art collections of the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter and of the BBC; they are both an enduring joy and an investment for the future.

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Mad Dog Mcrea

Saturday 31st August, Sunday 1st September

TaviFest 2019 TaviFest 2019 music festival is raising funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action over two evenings, with some fantastic artists.

Opening the show on Saturday is Chris Bailey, followed

by Lorraine, and Leo our Michael Jackson dancer; 9 Yards (sponsored by Dartmoor Photographic) will be playing some rock favourites, Gary & Robbie Tribute (sponsored by Dartmoor Brewery) will be headlining with a fabulous Take That show.

On Sunday there’s Mad Dog Mcrea, supported with blues from Russell Sinclair. On both days there will be a full bar from the White Thorn Pub at Shaugh Prior and refreshments: pizzas from The Firefly, hog roast from Hungry Hog SouthWest, and the Tavistock Lions will be cooking burgers and hot dogs.

All the organisers of TaviFest have been affected by pancreatic cancer, which is the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer. With the rise in obesity and diabetes, it is set to become one of the biggest cancer killers. It has the lowest survival rate of all the

major cancers of just 4%, and many die within a few weeks as there is little awareness of the symptoms, and diagnosis is often too late. Put this in perspective, if 500 turn up at TaviFest and are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, 20 will be left after 12 months, of which 2 or 3 will be alive after 10 years. So, raising awareness and much needed research funds is vital, and what better way than with music! For tickets contact tavifest@mail. com or Facebook: Tavifest - £5 on 31st August (gates open 3.00 pm); £15 on 1st September (gates open 4.30 pm); under16s free entry.

Friday 11th October

Lamerton Handbells in concert We are excited to be welcoming the Lamerton Handbell Ringers to St Constantine`s at Milton Abbot for what promises to be a wonderful evening for all the family. They will be joined by our church organist, Mr Tony Dando who will be playing a few pieces on the organ between the bellringing sessions.

The concert will be a varied programme of well-known tunes interspersed with a couple of peals of handbells, finishing with a finger buffet in the church – it should be a great evening!

The Lamerton Association of Handbell Ringers was founded

by Geoff Hill in 1963 and has been very active ever since. The team has been holding a handbell festival in Lamerton Parish Hall every year since 1973, and the 46th event will take place the evening following the concert, on 12th October. The funds raised at the festivals together with collections leading up to Christmas are always donated to local charities, and Valerie

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Hill said: “It is a great pleasure for us to be able to support the refurbishment of the bells in Milton Abbot Church”.

The bell frame in Milton Abbot Church needs to be replaced at a cost of over £60,000 and at the end of this year the bells will be taken down. However, it will not be possible to undertake the project to retune the bells and rehang them until the money has been raised. Milton Abbot is a very small church PCC and is also looking for someone to help lead the project; if you have some time and enthusiasm and would like to help with this project St Constantine’s would love to hear from you.

7.00pm at St Constantine`s Church, Milton Abbot; pre-booked tickets £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for children to include the supper. Please contact Pat Lovell on 01822 618452 or matreasuer@southtamar.church for tickets and information.

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NATIONAL TRUST

Holiday fun at Buckland Abbey Join us at Buckland for our ‘Summer of fun’. Whether you’re interested in the arts, enjoy going on an adventure, or like to be active, there’s something for you to do this summer. The ‘Sir Francis Drake comes home to Buckland Abbey’ exhibition continues throughout the summer. Come and see his portrait, on loan from the National Gallery, and discover more about one of Devon’s most iconic historical characters.

For families, let off steam with some outdoor Elizabethan games in the Tudor Tent or get crafty making pine cone snowy owls. On Wednesdays in the school holidays, join our ranger and volunteer team as you go on outdoor adventures such as making wild art, bug hunting and animal print spotting.

On Fridays throughout the school holidays, bring along your favourite teddy and something delicious to eat and have a teddy bears’ picnic in the Tudor Tent. There’s also a new indoor and outdoor family trail to do around the house and garden. Pick up your ‘apprentice artist’ sketchbook from visitor welcome and complete the challenges inside to become the ‘master painter’ and receive your sticker and certificate.

In September we have our annual Elizabethan weekend, come along and watch masked fairy tales, dancing in the hall, falconry, costumed characters and much much more!

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE COMES HOME TO BUCKLAND ABBEY Until 22nd September 2019, 11:00am-4:30pm A chance to see an original Francis Drake portrait on loan from the National Portrait Gallery as part of its COMING HOME project.

SUMMER OF FUN Until 1st September 2019, 10:00am-4:30pm A summer of adventures, crafts and discoveries awaits at Buckland Abbey. With a new exhibition in the Nave gallery and lots of family activities, you’ll want to come back again and again.

ELIZABETHAN WEEKEND 21st - 22nd September 2019, 11:00am-4:30pm Step back to the Elizabethan era at Buckland Abbey.

made at Buckland Abbey

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Rosy cheeks

Visit Buckland this Summer and explore a world of discovery. Come and see an original Francis Drake portrait or take part in one of our family activities.

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Escape to Lydford Gorge With summer in full swing how about escaping? We’ve got options whatever the weather. Too hot? Seek out the shade of the trees that fill the gorge. Too wet? Head under the trees again; find protection from the worst of the rain as well as a temperate rain forest to explore.

We’ve also got you covered if you need to top up on picnic supplies. The shop has a lovely range of bamboo picnicware as well as reusable drinking straws, stainless steel water bottles and beeswax wraps. Then you can pick up some tasty extras from the tea-room or perhaps treat yourself to an ice cream.

If the picnic and hike haven’t worn the family out there are also loads of activities to get involved in.

ANIMAL TRACKS SUMMER TRAIL

how well it sails. £3 per raft, booking advisable

MAKE A LYDFORD PIXIE DOOR Tues 13 & Sun 18 Aug, 12-3pm Doors for other magical creatures are also encouraged. £4 per door, booking advisable

MAKING MINI WOODLAND FACES Thurs 15 & Sun 31 Aug, 12.30-3pm Create your own mini face sculpture using local wood and basic hand tools. £2 per sculpture, booking advisable

LAUNCH A BOTTLE ROCKET Thurs 29 Aug & Mon 2 Sept, 10.30am-1.30pm

Tues 23 Jul to Sun 8 Sept, 10am-4.30pm

See how high you can make a fizzy pop bottle fly using just water and air.

Can your family discover which wild animals have left their footprints all around the gorge?

HERITAGE OPEN DAY

MINI RAFT MAKING Sat 3 Aug & Wed 4 Sept, 1-3.30pm

Sat 14 Sept, 10am-4.30pm Free entry to all Normal admission applies to events, for more info please visit the website or call 01822 820320.

Make your own mini raft then launch it on the river Lyd to see

made at Lydford Gorge

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Moments to remember

Looking for an adventure this summer?

Visit Lydford Gorge to wander through wild woodlands filled with whirlpools, wildlife and watery cascades.

These are the places that make us. nationaltrust.org.uk/lydford-gorge

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Summer at Cotehele Cotehele covers 1,300 acres of garden, quayside and countryside, so even on the busiest days you can still find a quiet spot to get away from it all. We’ve displayed art by Rena Gardiner in some of our favourite views and hope you’ll take the time to pause and consider the impression the scene makes on you too. If you’re after something more high-energy, then we’ve got lots happening here over the summer to help families make the most of the long summer holidays. There are activities most days including archery in the orchard, which is new here this year.

There are plenty of picnic places on the meadow or by the quay, and you can get tasty cream teas and refreshing drinks in the Edgcumbe tea-room on the quay or in the Barn restaurant by the house, which also has a range of seasonal dishes using local ingredients. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join you in both; open daily from 10am-5pm. See www. nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele for more on what’s happening here.

SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AT COTEHELE Monday 22 July – Sunday 1 September, various times (see website)

There’s a different activity each weekday to keep the kids entertained through the school holidays. Mondays is Look Sharp!; make swords and shields on Tuesdays; soft archery on Wednesdays; Pond dipping on Thursdays; make butterfly feeders on Fridays; and Costume Sundays at the Mill.

RENA GARDINER: ART AND INSPIRATION Daily from Saturday 3 August, 10am-5pm Discover the life of print artist Rena Gardiner in a new exhibition in the Breakfast Room of Cotehele house and see some of her many artworks in situ, next to the Cotehele view she depicts.

APPLE FESTIVAL AT COTEHELE Saturday 14 – Sunday 22 September, various events and times (see website) There are 12 acres of orchards at Cotehele and we’re celebrating the apple harvest with a week of apple-related activities, including apple picking, orchard tours, wellywanging, fruit juice lab, displays of apple varieties and tastings, building the ‘cheese’ and the Big Squeeze on the Victorian cider press.

made at Cotehele

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Unforgettable summer holidays

Visit Cotehele and discover history in the Tudor house and Victorian mill; enjoy fun and games in the garden; or get away from it all on leisurely walks in the countryside.

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BOOK REVIEW

Reading recommendations, from Book Stop, Tavistock Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Welcome to the weird and (occasionally) wonderful world of Keiko Furukura and her beloved Convenience Store.

Marginalised by ordinary society, and following a confusing and at times problematic childhood, Keiko finds it difficult to find her place in the modern world, until she stumbles across the Convenience Store.

In this delightful fable of contemporary human existence, Keiko, with the guidance of the bizarre and repulsive Shiraha, must make a choice - between her place as a cog in the global corporate machine (‘my hourly pay covered the basic requirement to condition my body so it was fit to take to work’) and the perhaps equally oppressive social imperative created by others’ opinions and expectations.

A marvellous Japanese novel which will get you thinking.

Published by Granta: £8.99

Big Sky by Kate Atkinson

No One is Too Small to Make a Difference by Greta Thunberg Collected speeches of the teenage Nobel Peace Prize nominee Penguin: £2.99

All Among the Barley

by Melissa Harrison Fantastic literary fiction set in rural 1930s England Bloomsbury: £8.99

Our House by Louise Candlish Thriller of the year.

Simon & Schuster: £8.99

Oi Duck-Billed Platypus! by Kes Gray and Jim Field

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More picture book fun from authors of Oi Cat! and Oi Dog! Hodder Children’s: £6.99

Top notch crime fiction. Jackson Brodie returns.

Doubleday: £20

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FOOD & DRINK

Saturday 31st August

Nourish Festival Now in its 6th year, the festival has become a highly anticipated event with fine food, craft and music of the highest quality presented in the heart of Bovey Tracey, designed to feed the body, the mind and the senses. This free festival celebrates all things great about our local food, drink and craft producers filling Bovey Tracy’s Fore Street. Nourish has a simple mission: introducing you to the best from the South West of England. Expect artisan cheeses, preserves, bread, meat, fish, cakes, cordials, vegetables, herbs, gin, beer, wine, liqueurs, cider, relishes, pates, handmade chocolates, oils, pies and even speciality mushrooms. Featuring an eclectic, exciting and above all delicious mix of street food flavours from around the world, Bovey Tracey’s Fore Street will be filled with a mouth-watering selection of street food vendors - so there’s no need to go hungry! Difficult decisions will have to be made between Indian, Spanish, vegan specialities, wood-fired Italian pizza, French crepes, fish delicacies, a proper pie and possibly the best burger you will ever taste. The Nourish Gin

Festival is a firm favourite and our taste for the juniper juice continues unabated, with samples for you to enjoy, while you meet south west producers and industry experts of artisan gin.

The Nourish craft fair offers a selection of finely handmade products, with demonstrations and other craft events.

In addition the Nourish music programme presents leading classical artists on Friday 30 & Saturday 31 August (ticketed events). Full details of performances and ticket information can be found at www.nourishfestival.org

SUMMER EVENTS Gin in the Garden Festival – Saturday 3rd August 2pm to 7pm Local distillers, live music, street food, talks and a gin bar! Tickets from missivyevents.co.uk

Wed. Eat. Party. – Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 12 noon to 4pm

A wedding fair mixed with a food festival! Meet wedding suppliers and try some local food and drink while you are here!

Tea and Cocktails – Friday 13th September at 6pm

Meet Hannah and learn more about our national drink and what else you can add apart from milk and sugar!

Wedding Open Day – Sunday 29th September 12 noon to 3pm

Come and meet the team and see our Crystal Room set up and pick up leaflets from some selected suppliers.

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The Tavistock ‘Real’ Cheese Fair The amazing ‘Real’ Cheese Fair is back once again in Tavistock Town Hall on Saturday from 9:00 until 17:00 and Sunday from 10:00 until 16:00 – and what’s more entry is free! Loads of Country Cheeses’ local artisan cheesemakers will be there with samples of their products for visitors to try, plus they’ll be more than happy to talk about their wares and answer any cheese-related questions you have. Come and take a look at all their superb cheese ranges alongside Waterhouse Fayre’s chutney selection, Sharpham Estate Wine and Countryman Cider. Cheesemakers that will be represented include Cornish Gouda Co., Somerset Cheese Co., Whitelake Dairy,

Whalesborough Farm, Vulscombe, Cornish Yarg and lots of other makers too - plus we will also be introducing two brand new cheeses which have been maturing in our cheese cave!

If you can decide which cheeses you like best and want to purchase some there and then, Country Cheeses will be open on both Saturday and Sunday with a full range of products available for sale. So don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

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Out and About with Tavistock Ramblers This 5-mile walk with Bruce Pryde of Tavistock Ramblers starts at Long Ash, opposite the garden centre (SX 497 694).

At the beginning it is quite level, but for the most part the walk is either up or down! It is varied, with distant views, walking through woods and on quiet country lanes. With the aid of an OS map it can be shortened at various points if you wish.

There is the opportunity to have refreshments at the start, in Buckland Monachorum, or at the end, depending on the time of day.

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further down the river. There are many old mine workings, so don’t stray from the path. Continue up the hill eventually reaching a gate.

5. Go through the gate and down the lane to the crossroads by Coppicetown Farm. Turn left, signposted Alston.

6. When you reach a sharp left-hand bend near houses, take the signposted bridleway on the right, which drops down to cross a small stream. Eventually this brings you to a lane where you turn left into Buckland Monachorum.

7. Ignore the first left, then take the next left up beside the play area toward Uppaton, being careful to take the left fork and not the dead end to the right. left with a small carpark. At this point, to the right is a sign indicating a private road for vehicles, this is the route for the West Devon Way. Take the left fork of the road downhill which has a good surface, passing through woods, all the way to Double Waters where the Walkham and Tavy rivers meet.

3. Don’t cross over the footbridge, carry on the same track, and you will shortly see the gable end of a house. At this point there is a track off to the right, through old mine workings downhill to the river. You can if you wish go down to a little beach by the river, but return back to this point afterwards.

4. The path turns sharp left by the buildings of the former mine captain’s house of Virtuous Lady Mine and goes uphill. Just before the view opens up there is a fenced off drop on the right, which was a leat supplying water to Lady Berta mine

8. The lane goes up and where it takes a sharp right-hand bend, go straight ahead over the stile, through the field keeping the hedge on your right. The path goes through a steel gate and bends to the left, it will join a narrow green lane that brings you out at a field gate. Turn right and the car park is a short distance ahead.

Why not join Tavistock Ramblers for more walks in West Devon, the Tamar Valley or Dartmoor? Walks vary from short strolls to all-day treks and everything in between. Whilst the longer days are still with us we are still doing short walks on Thursday evenings in addition to our usual Saturday and Sunday offerings. Note that we are doing a very similar walk to this on the evening of Thursday 15th August. You will be welcome to join us. Go to www.tavistockramblers.org.uk for further details of walks on offer.

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HISTORY

The Trendle - Tavistock’s prehistoric settlement In a field on the edge of Tavistock owned by Mount Kelly is a prehistoric earthwork with a bank and ditch which encloses an area of about 0.7 hectares.

It is situated on a hillslope which overlooks the Wallabrook stream and the River Tavy and has fine views towards Dartmoor. The enclosure, which is known as the Trendle, is a scheduled monument. Few local people have heard of it and until recently it had received little attention from either archaeologists or local historians. New historical and archaeological research is producing tantalising clues about the town’s earliest known settlement site.

The place name Trendle appears to date from the Saxon period. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the Old English word trendel means a circle or ring. A survey of Tavistock Abbey’s Manor of Hurdwick in 1387 refers to ‘a parcel of land called Trendle’ for which the tenant paid one halfpenny rent on St Rumon’s day. The earliest map of the Trendle was drawn in 1768 for the Duke of Bedford’s estate.

It shows an enclosure nearly twice the size of the present site divided by a road (now called the Old Exeter Road) into two fields with the northern one named Trendle Meadow and the southern one marked as Little Field. It is clear by comparing the 1883 and 1905 Ordnance Survey maps that most of the northern part of the monument was destroyed when the London and South Western Railway was built from Tavistock and Okehampton in 1890. In the 1940s, bungalows and gardens were built on what remained of this northern section.

The only excavations at the Trendle were conducted in 1968-9

by Kelly College students supervised by a young geography teacher, Tom Clare. Tom’s report was never published although he gave a typed copy with very grainy photostat photographs to Plymouth Museum. He moved to the north of England where he ultimately became the county archaeologist for Cumbria.

We tracked Tom down in late 2018 and he kindly sent us digitised colour copies of his photographs and his original drawings. Tom’s report concluded that the Trendle had been fortified by a single ditch and a rampart 4 metres wide and 2 metres high which was originally constructed as an earth bank and was later faced with stone.

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The enclosure bank and ditch © John Hudswell

The Trendle Project was established at the suggestion of Tavistock Forward’s chair, John Taylor, to conduct further research into the site and its place within the wider landscape.

We are very grateful for support from the governors, staff and students at Mount Kelly, Tavistock Forward, Tavistock Local History Society, Tavistock Museum, Historic England, the county archaeologist and volunteers from the local community.

In the summer of 2017, we commissioned geophysics specialists GeoFlow to work with Mount Kelly students and members of the local community to survey the interior of the monument.

Geophysics provides a way of identifying archaeological buried features without damaging the site by excavation. The project team were hugely excited when the The Trendle - based on the 1883 OS map survey revealed curved features which could be trenches surrounding circular structures which could be the remains of up to three roundhouses. The largest and most complete is about 14 metres in diameter which is very large for Iron Age houses .

The survey also showed an additional bank and two previously undiscovered ditches enclosing the monument.

In 2018 we surveyed the visible earthworks. This has enabled us to produce new plans of the Trendle which we can compare with the earlier OS maps. Tom Clare’s excavation is shown in pink. Overall our results confirm the accuracy of

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Kelly College excavations 1969 © Tom Clare

this earlier work. They also provide clearer evidence than existed previously that a boundary bank that runs between the monument and the grounds of Mount Kelly appears to contain traces of the original earthwork. Many earlier maps and plans mark only the boundary or leave this part of the monument as a blank space.

The hillslope location, original size and plan of the earthworks suggest the Trendle is an example of a prehistoric settlement known as a round. Rounds are common in the far south west, especially in Cornwall where over 2,500 are known. The few examples that have been excavated show them to have contained a hamlet or farmstead with round houses and other buildings. They tended to be occupied at some time from the Middle Iron Age about 400 BC to the Romano British period around 300 AD with many in use for several centuries. Pottery found by Tom Clare and photographs of objects reportedly found on the site in the 1940s suggest the Trendle was occupied for a lengthy, but not necessarily continuous period, from the Middle Iron Age to the Roman conquest. The size of the large roundhouse and the complexity of the earthworks suggest it is possible that the people who lived in, or used, the Trendle may have enjoyed considerable social status.

Volunteers surveying the site © Andrew Thompson

More information about the Trendle project is being produced as a booklet and as exhibition material for Tavistock Museum.

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Java is now used less and less and yet it still pesters to be updated. As you need to download Java to use it in the first place, it may well be easier to remove it after use and then download the most recent version the next time you need it.

To do this, select ‘settings’ and then ‘apps & features’. Or, you can update it and it will prompt you to remove it if it has been more than 6 months since the last use - otherwise it will update.

the ‘updates’ section of the App Store to get the latest OS replacement, but all you will find is updates to your current OS. You have to go to ‘featured’ in order to find the new system update. I presume this is so you are more likely to miss the update and then think about replacing the machine - but we are just cynical!!

If you still have an Eclipse email address, then it’s really time to change as the company has done nothing to improve its email settings for a long time, whilst the rest of the world has moved on. Sending mail in recent years has become a real issue for people still using Eclipse; we devised a workaround solution for those who got in touch with us, but it seems our fix is being unfixed by the continual advance of technology. Get in touch if you need help.

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