imag - August 2020

THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE ISSUE 28 112 | AUGUST 2020 News Puzzles Features Wellbeing new Local walk Advice columns

FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION Have you a vision for your interior space? Goss Joinery was formed in July 1994 by Peter Goss and is one of the most reputable providers of bespoke interior solutions in the South West. We believe in a strong work ethic based on honesty, integrity and a professional attitude together with a commitment to our customers to deliver both residential and commercial projects of the highest standard. We offer a highly skilled and experienced joinery service with craft and creativity at the heart of all of our projects. Sustainability and environmental impact are important to our talented team of carpenters and many of our customers so we use woods from managed forests. We would love to discuss your next joinery or carpentry project with you. To find out how we can help, please get in touch with us. Workshop: 01364 646013 Mobile: 07805 780845 Email: [email protected] The Workshops, Rattery, South Brent, TQ10 9JZ www.gossjoinery.co.uk

3 WELCOME call: 07516 539573 | email: [email protected] web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets TENTATIVE STEPS Hello again, and welcome to the pleased to support in this issue August issue of the imag. the message that “Ivybridge is As we progress through further ready for business” (page 4). stages of easing the lockdown, Also in this issue, we start a new I think we should be cautiously series featuring walks starting optimistic that, so far, there does from Ivybridge, there is the usual not appear to be any signs of it fusion of local news, reports, flaring up again, except for some columns and so on, and why not localised spikes in other parts of grab a coffee, take a break and the country. tackle our new puzzles page? I think this is testament to the Remember, the magazine is very “I would urge efforts of business owners, much here for you to share your you to reward shopkeepers, pub landlords etc news with the wider community. local shops and who have worked hard to make Whether it is something personal businesses for their their premises safe for their – fundraising for charity, for efforts by using customers and staff, and also to example – or you are a member them as much as us, ordinary people, as we by of a club, group or sports club, you can.” and large continue to maintain or involved in a campaign, do get social distancing, good hand in touch. hygiene and such like as we The imag also offers local tentatively venture out more. businesses a great way to reach I would urge you to reward local local people, with advertising shops and businesses for their starting from just £9.95 per issue. efforts by using them as much If you run a business, get in touch as you can. That is why I am to discuss how we can help you. Steven Vincent Editor The imag is an independent magazine published and produced by Lily design, 6 Claymans Pathway, Woodlands, Ivybridge PL21 9UZ. © Lily design 2020. The imag has no affiliation to, nor official relationship with, any organisations or authorities. No part of this publication may be reproduced, in any form, without prior consent of the publisher. All information, advertised or provided, is accepted in good faith as being correct at the time of going to press. Opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher and editor. The publisher accepts no responsibility for products, goods or services that may be advertised or referred to.

NEWS4 IVYBRIDGE IS READY FOR BUSINESS Ivybridge shops, restaurants and local economy that people support and 4th Saturday of the month from available in most shops, follow the hairdressers are welcoming cus- our local businesses if they can. 10am- 3pm. Social distancing and map and answer the questions. tomers back to the town centre. The banners and posters that safety measures will be in place. There are eight Paw Patrol toys to They have been working hard are displayed around Ivybridge, The children will be kept busy with be won and the winning children behind the scenes to ensure their encouraging people to shop locally, the Children’s Fun Trail. will have their prizes presented by premises are Covid secure so they were designed by talented, local Chase and the Paw patrol gang the Paw Patrol gang on 29th August. can offer customers a safe shop- graphic artist Alexandra Pegg. have come to Ivybridge and are So come on down and discover ping environment. They are looking To enhance your shopping experi- waiting for you to follow their fun your local shops and businesses. forward to welcoming back custom- ence there will be a variety of market trail throughout the town centre. You may be surprised at what ers old and new. It is vital for the stalls in Glanvilles Mill on the 2nd You will have to collect a leaflet, Ivybridge has to offer. call: 07516 539573 | email: [email protected] | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

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7 NEWS JOHN MARTIN (C) PASSES ON THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIN TO ADAM WINZER (R) AND RECEIVES THE ZONE E CHAIRMAN’S CHAIN FROM OUTGOING CHAIRMAN IAN HILL PRESIDENTIAL CHAIN PASSED ON LIBRARY RE-OPENS New president Adam Winzer A Lion since 2005, he said: “I am with activities through online Ivybridge Library re-opened is beginning his third term at looking forward to seeing our meetings. on Monday, 27th July, with new the helm of the Lions Club of members increase our service It is hoped that normal monthly opening times of 10am-12noon Ivybridge after taking over from capacity within Ivybridge and meetings on the fourth Thursday and 2-4pm on Monday, Tuesday, John Martin, who has led the club hope to see the club build on its of every month wil resume soon. Thursday and Friday, and 10am- for the last two years. current reputation.” Immediate past president John 12noon on Wednesday and The Lions are celebrating their Ivybridge Lions have been Martin is taking over from Ian Hill Saturday. 20th anniversary of service in supporting the local foodbank as Chairman of Zone E, which There is a one way system in Ivybridge and Adam is keenly during the lockdown and have comprises the Lions of Plymouth, place and entry will be restricted anticipating his year in office. been keeping members in touch Tamar, Tavistock and Ivybridge. to a few at a time and singly. At this time the children’s library will IVYBRIDGE SALVATION ARMY HAS NEW TOWN CENTRE BASE remain closed, but we do have a selection of children’s books Ivybridge Salvation Army will will always find a friendly face about the opportunities ahead for in the main library and staff can have a new base from this and a listening ear. it to serve the community. access the children’s area if there autumn in the Ivybridge Youth Youth work will be a priority, re- For further information call 01752 is something you particularly Venue. turning the building to its intend- 894306 or email ruth.j.ham- wanted. Alternatively, you can Along with Youth for Christ and ed purpose, but they also want to [email protected] or telephone ahead and we can put other partners, they aim to create create a space where everyone ian.hammond@salvationarmy. together a selection of books on a community hub where people is welcome. SA is very excited org.uk your ticket ready for you to collect. If you wish to use the computers Ivybridge’s community done is “effective, timely and or WiFi it will be necessary to information helpline, set up in shows utter dedication and book a slot. response to the coronavirus commitment”. Non-fiction books will be pandemic, has been praised by He cautioned that the accessible to staff only, so please the Lord-Lieutenant of Devon. challenges presented by the ask if there is something you In a letter acknowledging virus are likely to remain for require from this collection of the vital service the line has some time ahead, before books. provided during the crisis, concluding his letter by saying People will be required to wear David Fursdon highlighted that those involved with the face coverings in the the library, the “very positive impact” the helpline “are doing the most and maintain a distance of two helpline was having on the amazing job; please continue to metres apart (which is marked community and that the work do all you can.” out). we YOU FOR LOVING local I V Y B R I D G E

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9 NEW SERIES WALK c I live in Ivybridge and run many miles over Dartmoor taking photographs along the way. This is the first in a series of walking routes of varying distances starting from Ivybridge. Andrew Perry RIVER ERME WALK TO HARFORD & DARTMOOR Route distance: Approx. 10km (6.2 miles) This map is indicative only. Please use a further detailed Elevation: Approx. 250 metres map. For your safety, always use a detailed map and Estimated walk time: 2hrs 30mins (at 4km take the appropriate kit/clothing for the open moors and per hour) weather conditions. Starting near the top of Ivybridge high street, at the historic granite bridge (1), make your way along Station Road up stream of the River Erme and into Longtimber Woods. 1 Heading under the Viaduct, you will soon pass a picnic area. Continue upstream past the remains of the old bridge (2). Follow the di- minishing path into Kingswood, over a stream and on to find the road. Turn right, heading to Harford, and over the granite bridge (3). Follow the steep road to Harford Church (4). Head left around the church and ascend to the car park. On entry to the moor, follow a stone 2 track to your right and make your way to Butter Brook stream crossing (5), beside the trees of the small reservoir (6). Continue south to pick up the stone wall. Keeping the wall on your right, make your way to the next small stream crossing at Addicombe, at the corner of the 8 wall (7). Again, keeping the wall on your right, and Western Beacon above you to the left, drop down to Stowford Moorgate (8). Follow this 3 track and then the roads, marked as the ‘Two Moors Way’, back into Ivybridge. 7 4 Greeting Cards & Prints of Dartmoor available 5 6 via my website: www.betweenstones.co.uk

10 HAVE YOUR SAY Ground-breaking, eco-affo SDCE is a local non-profit community organisation set up in 2016 to reduce fu For the last three years we’ve been working on this project to create a super We’re aiming to submit a planning application later this year and we need yo Why is it needed? Despite other big developments around the town there is still a need for homes that are genuinely affordable for local people to rent. Current new build housing is not zero carbon and will need to be drastically retro-fitted before 2050. We’re in a Climate and Ecological Emergency we must build houses better for people and planet. How is our scheme different to all the other houses being built? X 3 0 passivhaus homes for affordable rent to local people X O n site solar PV, heat pumps and shared electric cars with vehicle to grid technology and a microgrid (highly innovative combination!) X S ite designed to enhance biodiversity with meadow roofs, natural play spaces, allotments, an orchard, communal areas as well as private gardens X C ommunity hub building with guest suite, shared tool shed and possible hot desking spaces X T he project will be owned by the community, providing a long term benefit to local people.

HAVE YOUR SAY 11 ordable housing scheme for Ivybridge uel poverty, tackle climate change and help to make our community more sustainable. efficient, innovative, housing scheme for the people of Ivybridge. our thoughts, we’re especially keen to hear from you if you’d be interested in living here in the future. “Iam interested in this project and it Imagine living somewhere... looks precisely the kind of thing we need to be promoting.” That was so cheap to heat that you stayed Sir Gary Streeter, warm all winter MP SW Devon Where the air was fresh and clean, there was no damp or mould, it felt easier to “It would be great to have such an breathe innovative scheme in the South Where you looked out of the window Hams.” across the meadow roof of your neighbours Cllr Tom Holway, ward member for Ugborough and house towards the South Devon coast That you didn’t need to own a car Ermington, South Hams District Council because there was always a super- efficient well-maintained electric car to hire at the touch of a button Where the kids could play outdoors Where you could wander through the orchard and pick apples Where you felt like your landlord cared about you Find out more and tell us what you think... The online survey is open until 31st August. www.sdce.org.uk/ community-housing If you don’t use the internet please call 0800 112 3044 to find out more and have your say.

12 CLUB FOCUSED ON FUN DURING LOCKDOWN CLUBS A s IVYBRIDGE & SOME OF THE PHOTOS FROM THE FUN COMPETITIONSDISTRICT CAMERA CLUB went into lockdown due to the Covid 19 S adly, after much meet in January 2021 and life will pandemic, thoughts turned to consideration, be recognisable once more. how the club could continue the committee of In the meantime, smaller groups during these difficult times. IVYBRIDGE U3A has decided, are able to meet and some The answer came in the form in light of the government’s outdoor activities are able to of a ‘Just For Fun’ monthly ongoing restrictions on large continue. Those that can function competition (with themes coming gatherings, and in order to via Zoom are also up and running, from club members) which has fully safeguard our members while some larger groups that been a great success. and potential speakers, that meet indoors are obliged to wait The second idea which emerged they must cancel the group’s longer before they may resume. was to have a more interactive general meetings until next Don’t forget you can keep in social media presence and year. touch by checking the website at we now have a presence on Hopefully it will be possible to www.ivybridge-u3a.org.uk Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Flickr, with links on our web home page. These are proving to be very popular. Next season’s programme is almost complete and this will enable us to hit the ground running when we can restart club meetings, hopefully in September. Highlights of the programme include talks by Lee Pengelly (local landscape photographer and You Tuber) and Lesley and George Carr (wildlife photography). We will also be introducing technical sound-bites, where the more experienced can share their knowledge in camera technique or with post processing. Find out more about Ivybridge & District Camera Club at www. ivybridgecameraclub.org/index. html or see the club’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/ groups/IvybridgeCameraClub/  Anyone local with an interest in photography is welcome to join the Facebook group, naturally we hope you will go on to become a member of the club but this is not a requirement. Avonwick Open 7 days Eat Out to Help Out Every Tuesday & Wednesday in August Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from midday Call Now to book your table tel: 01752 892358 until 9pm each day* (*Throughout August. As per the terms) Bookings can be made by phone 01364 646100 or email [email protected] call: 07516 539573 | email: [email protected] | Turtley Corwn Meibll :- tEhaetOimut.aingdd.co1.uk | facebo18o/k07: /@20t2h0ei0m9:3a4g | twitter: @imag_tweets Horse and Groom - EatOut.indd 1 18/07/2020 09:32

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Alfie Hodge, a GCSE photography student at Ivybridge Community College, shares some of his recent work 15

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18 GARDENING LIONS HELPING IVYBRIDGE LOOK BLOOMING MARVELLOUS NEWS THE Lions Club of Ivybridge loppers, the Lions got to work, railings, repairing fences and has been helping the Ivybridge clearing the space on behalf of gates as well as more regular litter Bloomers by giving the leat the Bloomers. picks – all of which will benefit garden in the town centre some Six trips to the local recycling Ivybridge. much-needed TLC. centre with full dumpy bags, three Joanne Harold of Ivybridge in The area, a focal point of the town, black bags full of litter and 50 man Bloom said: “Ivybridge Bloomers is located centrally at the rear of hours later the Lions completed would like to thank the Lions of the Co-op. The space was dense the project. Ivybridge for the 50 man hours with masses of ivy roots that had The leat garden was the first of hard graft they provided by grown deep, rose bushes, dead project in celebrating 20 years clearing the leat garden of the tree roots and scaffolding poles of the Lions Club of Ivybridge. overgrowth. alongside large amounts of litter The club have prepared a plan to “Their hard work has brought this which had been left underneath complete 20 projects around the garden project forward so that the the greenery for several years. town before June 2021. Other pro- ‘Bloomers volunteers’ can now Armed with rakes, forks and jects planned include refurbishing progress with their design.” ARTS GROUP TO GIVE OUT MASKS is seeking a new Trustee Ivybridge Community Arts has from the local community commissioned 2,500 facemasks, on specially-designed fabric, to to join the Board from be given to local people. These the Autumn Term. are being manufactured now and the first batch should be ready in In particular we would be interested in about a week. hearing from anyone with a background There will be no charge for a in sites and buildings or legal services. mask but the group may ask for a small voluntary donation. We meet on average six times a year. Funding for the masks has come To find out more or to express an from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by The interest in this voluntary position please National Lottery Community Fund. contact [email protected] Find out more about our school at www.sparkwell.devon.sch.uk We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers. Sparkwell School_Places - Aug20.indd 1 The Jays Nursery,19S/0p7a/2rk0w2e0ll S1c1h:0o3ol_Trustee - Aug20.indd 1 15/07/2020 20:10 Pre-School and Outdoor Learning Working together to make a difference • Weekly Forest and Beach school All year • Weekly creative workshops & term time • Monday to Friday 8am-6pm • Open all year except bank holidays contracts 2, 3 and • Set in 65 acres of beautiful countryside 4 year old • Stimulating age appropriate rooms funding • Links with all local schools accepted • Fresh homecooked meals, prepared on-site Please call to arrange your visit today Tel: 01752 894437 Email [email protected] www.thejaysdaycarenursery.co.uk Moorhaven Village, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0TZ call: 07516 539573 | email: [email protected] | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_twTheeeJtasys Day Care - Feb20.indd 1 16/01/2020 18:25









HOWARD & OVER IVYBRIDGE ACCOUNTANTS 23 WHY LASTING COVID-19: LOCAL EXPERTS POWERS OF WHERE ARE ATTORNEY IS WE NOW? IMPORTANT I t may be fair to say there is W hat would happen an air of optimism around if you suffered a businesses returning to severe stroke or normal now that we can enjoy a got dementia, asks Katherine well-earned pint, writes Simon Millman. Jilks. People often don’t tend to Things do, however, remain realise the importance of Lasting precarious, with questions Powers of Attorney until they see over second waves and local a loved one losing the ability to lockdowns, so we need to continue understand information and to to be careful.  make decisions for themselves. At the time of writing, the Lasting Powers of Attorney government continue to announce are documents that allow a measures to help businesses, person, chosen by you, to make briefly;  decisions on your behalf when X Second claims for self employed you are unable to do so yourself. people who continue to be effected In other words, your chosen by the pandemic on 14th July, or ‘attorneys’ can assist you in after, equivalent to 70% of average handling your paperwork and 2018/19 income over three months. decision making when you may Claims invited from 17th August, be unable to deal with it. as before you will need to apply This can be either decisions yourself (agents can’t do it for you). relating to your property and X Extended furlough scheme to financial affairs, enabling them, October, with added flexibility from for example, to pay bills and July to bring staff back on a part- collect your pension on your time basis, however the amount of behalf or alternatively, to make wages paid by the government will decisions on your health and gradually reduce towards October welfare such as what care home when the scheme is currently due is most suitable for you. to end (hooray I hear payroll cry!). If you do not have a Lasting X Job Retention Bonus – for every Power of Attorney in place and furloughed worker that is back in you lose your mental capacity, their job by 31st January 2021, the someone will need to make employer will receive a £1,000 an application to the Court of bonus. Protection for a Deputyship X Kickstart Jobs Scheme – Order. This is likely to be very employers who employ certain costly and can take many younger trainees could qualify for months. help towards their wages costs. In the meantime, nothing can be In addition, one-off payments to done in relation to your finances. businesses of up to £3,000 per I always recommend that my apprentice for new trainees taken clients consider making a on. Lasting Power of Attorney. The X If you usually make a payment document may never need to be of tax in July, then you need not used, however, if anything should worry about making payment until happen to them, they have the 31st January 2021 if you don’t want peace of mind of knowing that to, these can be deferred. they have chosen someone they X VAT deferment has, however, trust to assist them without any stopped now, so any VAT due to delay or expense. be paid to HMRC after 30th June If you would like to find out more needs to be paid over. about Lasting Powers of Attorney, X VAT rate reduction for the leisure please contact me. and tourism industry to 5% from 15th July.  By Katherine Millman Lots to keep an eye on, but most A partner/solicitor specialising in importantly, stay safe please. Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney at Howard & Over Solicitors

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ICC28 DEDICATED MIA’S STUDENT WONDERFUL IMPRESSES ‘LITTLE BOTTLES WITH BBC OF HOPE’ COMPETITION ENTRY Ivybridge Community College Year 8 student Mia Ryder has Year 11 student George Folland been hiding small bottles of produced a fantastic original hand-coloured rainbows in her composition to enter the local community for people BBC Young Composer 2020 to find. These ‘Little Bottles of competition. Hope’ are part of Mia’s Spirited In the track, called Tumkur Road, Arts ‘Inspiration’ College project. George has created a musical Mia thought that it would be fun landscape that combines aspects for children and their families to of a film score, like a large string find the bottles, encourage them section, with rhythmic elements to take a walk in the community from modern pop and hip hop. and to raise their spirits. The name Tumkur Road comes People have really responded to from the area where the traffic her amazing and thoughtful effort sounds were recorded. by taking pictures of themselves The track was created before finding the bottles and sending lockdown, but George was her messages. able to use the time to create She said: “I was inspired by the the written description for it. hard times that particularly young The notes were submitted in children are experiencing at the conjunction with the piece which moment and was motivated by was a requirement of the BBC the inspirational quote, ‘Try to be competition. the rainbow in someone’s cloud’. Speaking about the piece, “I hoped that looking and finding George said: “I wanted to create my Little Bottles of Hope would something that was rich with inspire other people to be a imagery, revolving around the rainbow in someone’s cloud. I busy traffic ambiance, manic wanted to remind people that drums, and bass. there is light at the end of the “During lockdown, I have tunnel and that there are still continued to create new music many things to be grateful for.” while also making an effort to improve my music theory knowledge. “As well as this, I have been using the time to explore my local area whilst experimenting with my dad’s old 35mm camera.” call: 07516 539573 | email: [email protected] | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

29 ELEANOR’S STUDENTS AUDITION SLEEP OUT FOR SUCCESS SHEKINAH Year 10 student Eleanor has landed a role in a play called ‘Dart Ivybridge Community College and Eske’ with Med Theatre. students who are also members She said: “A couple of weeks of the 27th Plymouth Scout Group ago, I heard about an audition accepted a challenge to sleep for a part in a play set in the out in their gardens without tents. Bronze Age on the Devonshire The ‘big midsummer sleep moors. There were two auditions out’ was to raise funds and available; one for being part of awareness of homelessness and the multi-generational chorus and the many forms that it takes and the other for taking the role of the underlying problems that Whitethorn, a shepherdess. This may be behind it, such as mental part was specifically aimed at health and addiction. those between the ages of 14-18. In total the Scouts helped raise “I decided to have a go at both. over £2,000 for Shekinah in Because of Covid -19, the audition Plymouth. process was a bit different to Shelters were made out of plastic normal. I had to record myself sheets, wheelie bins, cardboard performing a monologue they and Katie even used a dog cage sent me, as well as introduce as the basis of her shelter. myself and say why I wanted Katie lasted all night, while to be part of the performance. Trystan and Dee stuck it for as It was a really weird but a fun long as they could but it rained process, but without the one-on- heavily so they moved to the hard one interaction nor seeing other’s floor indoors instead. auditions, it was impossible to Gaining the experience from know how I got on. just one night has certainly “In the role description it said broadened their minds on this that ‘Whitethorn sings in part of issue and the great work that the play’, so I also recorded a Shekinah takes part in. musical interpretation. I sent two Mr Deacon, who organised the audition videos, one for the part sleep out, said: “All of the 60 of Whitethorn and the other to be young people (aged 6 upwards) part of the community chorus. involved from my Scout group Two days later they came back were awesome and I can to me saying ‘we are thrilled and honestly say the night was one excited to offer you the role of of the most horrendous and Whitethorn! Your delivery of the rewarding activities I have done text captured the strength and for a long time.” knowledge that Whitethorn has. “A home is what you make it but There was a real maturity and a roof should be a basic human understanding of how to deliver right.” a dramatic text and we are really excited to work with you to help you continue developing your artistic craft’. I was absolutely gobsmacked that I got the part, I thought I did a solid audition, but you never know what talent is out there! My first rehearsal will be on Zoom and this will be the case until restrictions on gatherings have relaxed.”

30 NEWS AL FRESCO MASS AT ST AUSTIN’S PRIORY The parishioners of Ivybridge’s summer’s day it was decided to After Mass, Fr Petroc spoke to during September. Catholic Church were delighted hold The Mass in the delightful the congregation and announced Ivybridge has been without a when their church re-opened for grounds of the church. that the parish would be parish priest since the untimely services on Sunday, 5th July. After three long months of welcoming a new parish priest in death of Fr James Courtney in Many rules and restrictions are following Mass over the internet, September. January, who had only been of course in place, particularly church goers were honoured Fr David McLean has been appointed to Ivybridge in social distancing, which isn’t to have this re-opening Mass a chaplain in the navy and is September 2019, before which easy inside the church, therefore celebrated by The Dean of retiring in August before taking the parish had been without a as that Sunday was a beautiful Plymouth, Fr Petroc Cobb VF. up residence at our Presbytery priest for close on a decade. COUNCILLORS BACK SUPERMARKET PLAN Ivybridge town councillors have to ensure a review of plans in welcomed and ensuring an ap- ment should proceed. unanimously welcomed the £8 light of the changes to society as propriate relocation of facilities, “However, we have identified million investment to regenerate a result of the Covid 19 pandem- including the further planned in- a range of safeguards which the town centre and build an Aldi ic, improvement or replacement vestment in the play area outside reflect our commitment to the store in the town. of the Glanvilles Mill bridges to the leisure centre were vital. climate emergency, which could Councillors recognised the ensure that people coming into lvybridge mayor, Cllr Ann Laity, include better round town bus strong support from local resi- the town to shop at Aldi are able said: “Councillors realised that provision, as part of the contri- dents, through a consultation, for to properly access the town cen- this was one of the hardest bution from the developers, and South Hams District Council’s tre, improved public space and decisions we have had to make less reliance on the private car to plans, but in welcoming the pro- access to the river and improve- as no one knows the impact of access the town centre. posal in principle they acknowl- ment to the quality of design and an Aldi on existing businesses, “By offering to work in part- edged that there was more work landscaping of the site, with the but we recognised that the town nership with SHDC and other to be done in order to meet the mature trees lost replaced on site needs investment and allied with stakeholders, we hope that the policies in the lvybridge Neigh- in sufficient numbers. the support of a large majority of outcome will be beneficial for the bourhood Plan. The allocation of funding to local residents we believe it is whole town and the creation of a In particular, councillors wanted replace the skatepark was important that the Aldi develop- more sustainable community.” A christian from Ivybridge role and was inducted during and witness. Until such time as Methodist Church has been the church’s annual national these visits can take place her elected and inducted as a conference in June, which this ‘visits’ are via online platforms. national leader in the Methodist year was conducted virtually. Carolyn says, ‘I am humbled Church of Great Britain. During her year of office, and honoured to be appointed Each year the church appoints Carolyn would normally travel to this role. I have known the a president, who is an ordained the length and breadth of the transforming power of Jesus in minister, and a vice president, country representing the lay my own life and hope to use who is a lay person. people of the church, learning this opportunity to encourage Carolyn Lawrence, wife of about what churches are doing others to get to know Jesus for church minister Mark, has been in their communities as well as themselves and to grow in their appointed to the vice president encouraging them in their work christian faith.’ call: 07516 539573 | email: [email protected] | CAROLYN WEARING THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL CROSS web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU BACK We are very keen to reopen The Watermark building to the public as soon as possible. We know you rely on it as a place to meet, socialise and for entertainment. We have been working closely safety measures and financial We look forward to your support with our library colleagues and viability. So there will be some and welcoming you back to The the library will be opening soon, exciting changes, different Watermark. and we are planning to reopen opening times and extra outside our licenced coffee shop and bar seating. More details will be You can still buy tickets for for food and drinks gradually in announced on our website and future shows online: www. August, taking into account the social media channels. ivybridgewatermark.co.uk or call 01752 897035 Box Office