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JAN•FEB 23imag Your FREE informative, interesting & interactive local magazine BORROWING BETTER THAN BUYING What’s On Heritage ‘Library of things’ can help you save money, space and waste Schools Clubs FREE CHAIR-BASED EXERCISE Diary The fun way to improve your flexibility, posture and strength GARDENS ARE A MECCA FOR SNOWDROP ENTHUSIASTS

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JOHN RICHMOND WELCOME & CONTENTS SMALL(ER) BUT STILL PERFECTLY FORMED ON A MISSION TO MAKE BORROWING GARDENS BECOME A MECCA FOR Welcome to the first issue SNOWDROP ENTHUSIASTS for 2023 of the imag. BETTER THAN BUYING The eagle-eyed among The Share Shed van, the world’s first travelling Each year from mid-January until early March, you will have noticed that it’s a ‘little’ bit different... library of things, visits Ivybridge and South Brent Galanthophiles (snowdrop enthusiasts) flock to The The cost of printing the weekly See p5 Garden House at Buckland Monachorum See p9 magazine has soared. I did not want to pass this onto APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR TOWN PANTO IS RETURNING TO SOUTH the local businesses which COUNCIL’S GENERAL GRANT FUND BRENT... OH, YES IT IS! support the magazine Funding to support initiatives which improve the South Brent Amateur Dramatic Society’s first through their advertising – they are being battered economic, social or environmental wellbeing of pantomime production for four years – Tom themselves by ever-rising prices – so I focussed the Ivybridge area is available See p5 Thumb – is at the end of January See p9 instead on the cost-side to see what could be done to GROUP THAT’S CHRONICLING THE SHOWS TO ENTERTAIN THE YOUNG mitigate this. Changing the HISTORY OF SOUTH BRENT ONES... AND THE GROWN UPS format does this, for at least South Brent Storytellers and Archive, some of the rise. founded in 2017, houses more than 20 Theatre Royal Plymouth has unveiled collections of memorabilia pertaining to a huge range of smash-hit stage The change has benefits. South Brent and its surrounding villages, shows for the young ones – and the The paper is better, so it estates and farms See p15 not so young ones – throughout 2023. looks and feels a better See p12 publication, and I have been able to increase the print run COUNTDOWN TO CURTAIN FREE CHAIR-BASED so I can now fully cover the GOING UP ON THEATRE EXERCISE SESSION new housing developments. COMPANY PRODUCTION AT IVYBRIDGE LIBRARY You might also realise Plus, reports and photos from A fun, sociable way to improve your that it is out later than flexibility, posture and strength See p19 before. While looking at the local clubs and groups See p16-17 costs, I had a think about all aspects of the magazine HAVE YOU GOT NEWS FOR US? EFFECTIVE LOCAL ADVERTISING DID YOU RECEIVE THE IMAG? and thought, no other publication comes out mid Do you have an article or story, The imag offers local Do you think you should be month, so why don’t I?! receiving the imag but do not or an event, you’d like to see busnesses effective, affordable get it delivered at the moment? Some things have not Dogs and notices (of varying changed, though. It is still featured in the imag? advertising opportunities. politeness) stating that free the only local mag where things aren’t wanted aside, you’ll find interesting and It may be a charity fundraising We deliver 8,500 copies – we aim to deliver to as many informative local content – properties as possible in the news and features, What’s quest, a report about your club packed with informative and area we cover. If you’re not On, schools and more. receiving a copy, let us know. or a personal achievement – interesting local content – each Therefore, despite the changes, I hope you enjoy whatever, we’d like to hear about it! month in Ivybridge and 11 reading this issue. Please email us at info@ surrounding towns and villages Steven – editor, the imag theimag.co.uk. The deadline for including South Brent, Yealmpton the next issue is 1st February. Ugborough and Ermington. The imag is an independent magazine published and produced by Lily design, 6 Claymans Pathway, Woodlands, Ivybridge PL21 9UZ. © Lily design 2023. 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 the prior express 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. Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 3 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

Hire a space at The Watermark The way we hire our rooms and halls has changed. You can now hire our spaces and bring your own catering, including soft drinks. Any alcoholic beverages would need to be purchased from our bar. So, if you are looking for a venue to host a wedding, birthday, christening, anniversary, AGM, awards ceremony, prom, show or any other similar event we have various rooms which can be laid out in many different ways. We are also inviting local groups, clubs, crafters, musicians etc. to hire our spaces at a reduced rate on certain evenings and are keen to attract community activities such as quizzes, open mic nights, games evenings, spoken word etc. at very competitive prices. For further details contact us on 01752 892220 or 01752 897035 or pop in and see us at the Box Office. BOX OFFICE Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 4 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

SHARE SHED ON A MISSION TO MAKE NEWS BORROWING BETTER THAN BUYING CHAMBER The Share Shed, the world’s MEETING first travelling library of Business owners in Ivybridge are invited to things, offers over 350 useful attend the next meeting of the Ivybridge Chamber of items, from drills, projector, Commerce on Tuesday, 17th January, in Ivybridge Town dehydrators and garden tools Hall at 5.30pm.  to gazebos, tents, carpet All traders are welcome, whether or not they are cleaners, dehumidifiers, hedge currently a member. trimmers and even a chocolate The Chamber liaises with local councils and others to fountain, for people to borrow contribute the ‘business voice’ to the future development at low cost. of Ivybridge. The group also helps organise events, such The ‘library’ helps people as the recent Halloween and Nutcracker town trails. access things they only need oc- For further information, casionally, which saves money contact matt.steele@ ivybridgebookshop.com and space, and reduces waste.   CURIOUS Members join for a donation ABOUT JESUS? and can reserve items via The Ivybridge Methodist Church is starting a new Alpha Share Shed website. Course on Wednesday, 18th January. Sessions are every The Share Shed, a project Wednesday at 6.30pm and run until 23rd March. For of the Network of Wellbeing details, contact Rev. Amanda Roper – 01752 651910 / (NOW), went mobile in 2020. [email protected] The converted – a ‘shed on wheels’ – currently calls weekly in Ivybridge and South Brent. of things, The to sharing, repairing, swapping and making! Mirella Ferraz, Share Shed offers The Share Shed van is at the NOW project manager, a range of sharing Makers Mews car park, Harford Road, Ivybridge every Thursday says: “We are on a mission and repairing events, the between 10am and 12noon. to make borrowing better than next one being ShareFest on For more information, scan the QR code or visit www. buying, which is great for the 29th April, from 10am to 4pm, shareshed.org.uk. pocket, for the communities we at the Civic Hall, in Totnes. This work with and for the planet.”  free and family-friendly event Besides running a library will celebrate all things related IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL GRANT APPLICATIONS OPEN Ivybridge Town Council has • Promote or improve the eco- Normally, no grant awarded accepted from local groups or opened applications for its nomic wellbeing in the area will exceed 50% of the total organisations that are governed General Grant Fund, which • Promote or improve the budget for grants, so the maxi- by an active management com- aims to support initiatives social wellbeing in the area mum that can be applied for is mittee of at least three unrelated which improve the economic, • Promote or improve the envi- £1,250. people, has a bank account social or environmental wellbe- ronmental wellbeing of the area Applications from ‘for profit’ in the name of the group or ing of the area.   Grants may be used across or political organisations will not organisation and has up-to-date There is up to £2,500 in total the whole or part of ITC’s area be considered. Grants cannot accounts. available for suitable groups and and benefit all or any person res- be used for building works Full details can be found at organisations to apply for. ident in ITC’s area, or any person and other large-scale capital www.ivybridge.gov.uk/news The council is able to award who works in the area, tourists, expenditure. Closing date for applications is grants in order to: commuters or travellers. Applications will only be midday on 10th February, 2023. Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 5 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

FEATURE It is known that flour mills ex- a respected member of the community, serving on the Local UNION FLOUR MILLSisted in the centre of Ivybridge Board of Health. from as far back as the 16th The dissolution of the Devon- Ivybridgecentury, thanks largely to the research conducted by local port Union Mill Society (Limited) historian Charles Hankin. By Andrew Jewell, a researcher for occurred in 1893 with the dis- In 1522, the lord of the manor, Ivybridge Heritage & Archives Group posal of its assets. The cheaper Humphrey Bonville (several price of bread and the society’s spellings exist) granted permis- ‘Devonport’ was suggested. This the buildings, along with all the failure to modernise had made sion to William Cannycote and petition proved to be successful machinery and large quantities the business unprofitable, while Henry Withycombe to grind and the town adopted the name of wheat and flour. The fire was many members had given their corn at the manorial mills. Local of Devonport from 1st January discovered by an employee custom to the Co-operative farmers would have brought 1824. A classical column of Stowford Paper Mill on his Society and other bakers in their grain to the miller for pro- designed by local architect John way to work around midnight. Plymouth. Discontent set in cessing, receiving meal or flour Foulston was erected alongside He raised the alarm and the and when the society failed to in return, minus a percentage the relatively new town hall in village’s horse drawn manual distribute a quarterly bonus called a ‘miller’s toll’. recognition. fire engine along with the paper of flour to its members, there During the late 18th century, By this time, the now mill’s own small appliance were widespread calls for the grain yields became extremely ‘Devonport Union Mill Society’ attended the fire. Despite their business to be wound up. The variable and, with Britain at war was going from strength-to- best efforts they were unable disposal of the mill at Ivybridge with France, wheat was com- strength, having acquired their to save the mill but succeeded raised a reported sum of £610. mandeered for the army and own bakehouses. This, it would in preventing the flames from From this period the Union navy. Any shortages inevitably appear, was partly the result of spreading to the nearby houses. Mills became the property of resulted in higher prices, with a boycott by local bakers who The manager of the mill, William Samuel Head, the proprietor the poorer classes struggling to had applied to the Admiralty to Bennetts, was soon at the of the neighbouring tan yard. feed their families. To address discontinue what they alleged scene and ‘succeeded in saving Unable to run it himself he this challenge, cooperative to be unfair competition. In 27 sacks of flour but not with- advertised for a tenant and it production schemes began consequence, society members out severely burning one of his seems at some point, probably to emerge with ‘Union Mill were limited to only ‘persons hands’. It was believed that the around the turn of the century, Societies’ able to provide flour at belonging to the Dockyard, the fire had started in the upper part Henry John Fice Lee took up the more affordable prices. Ordnance, and the Ordinary, De- of the mill as the roof and upper lease. In 1903, Mr. Lee went on In the early part of the vonport, and persons superan- storey were destroyed first. to purchase the neighbouring 19th century, one of these nuated from those departments The following year the Holman’s paper mill which had pioneering cooperatives was and the Government service’. mill was totally rebuilt. An fallen on hard times. He mod- established at Marlborough Vessels termed ‘in ordinary’ external plaque read “Devonport ernised the building, providing a Street in what was then called were those out of service for Union Mill Ltd, Ellacott & Son, new facade with the words ‘H. Plymouth Dock, for the purpose repair or maintenance, although Engineers, Plymouth Foundry. J. F. Lee Ivybridge Mills 1905’, of ‘purchasing wheat to make the term came to mean ships Rebuilt 1877.” Ellacott and Son transforming it into a corn and flour and supplying bread and which were moth-balled, to operated a foundry at the Great provender mill. The old Union flour to the members of the explain the context of the word Western Docks in Plymouth. Flour Mills eventually became society at reduced prices whilst used here. They were described as manu- redundant and during the 1930s dividing any profits amongst the In 1821, the society expanded facturing engineers, millwrights, it was known as ‘The Cinema’. members’. The settlement of by securing the lease of the old iron and metal founders, ship A travelling company would Plymouth Dock had by this time manorial mills in Ivybridge, re- repairers and boiler makers and screen films twice a week which become more populous than naming them ‘Union Flour Mills’. won the contract following a by all accounts proved popular. its parent town of Plymouth. For the next 55 years this wa- public tender. In 1978, as a result of the new With the presence of the ter-powered mill operated in ear- By 1878, the mill was back Glanvilles Mill Shopping Centre Royal Navy and the vital work nest, its four pairs of millstones in operation with Richard development, the Union Mills of the dockyard, the residents capable of grinding around 100 Pooley as the manager. He building was demolished. The sought a distinctive identity and sacks of corn a week. later became the lessee miller name Glanville was derived petitioned King George IV for a However, on 27th November and continued to run the Union from the last owner of the site, a more appropriate name for the 1876 disaster struck – a devas- Mills with his wife Jane until its decision greeted with dismay by expanding town, the name of tating fire completely destroyed eventual sale. Mr Pooley was the relatives of Henry J. F. Lee. Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 6 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

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PANTO RETURNS TO SOUTH BRENT WHAT’S ON It’s almost panto time again in QUIZ NIGHT South Brent – oh, yes it is!  Friends of Ivybridge Library are holding a quiz night on South Brent Amateur Dramatic Thursday, 26th January.  It is being held in the library, Society’s first pantomime and starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from the library. production for four years will LECTURES run from Wednesday 25th to LAUNCH Saturday 28th January in the This year’s programme of evening lectures at the Dev- village hall. on Rural Archive begins with a talk about the Anglo-Saxon The chosen story is that of Mints of Devon on Thursday, 2nd February. Tom Thumb, the plucky local Other talks this year include Dartmoor’s ancient tracks, the lad who is shrunk in size by a history of Salcombe, Devon’s last duel and Sidmouth’s royal wicked warlock, but manages connections. FFI and to purchase tickets, to match up to a fearsome giant visit devonruralarchive.com. threatening to eat the communi- HOUSE TOUR ty out of house and garden. Take a guided tour of Shil- stone House and gardens Written by Paul Reakes, the led by resident archaeologist Abigail Gray on Tuesday, show is jointly directed by sea- 14th February, at 2.30pm  Tickets must be purchased in soned hands Cathie Pannell and advance – devonruralarchive. com, call 01548 830832 or Mike Sermon, and has a cast of email [email protected]. 11 seniors and 12 juniors. Expect all the fun of a traditional panto with plenty of laughs, magic, singing and dancing as SBADS set out to prove their best is not behind them – oh, no it isn’t. “It’s wonderful to be back in action” says Cathie. “We haven’t been able to produce any live family to enjoy and remember.” up box office at the Old School theatre since 2019. It’s exciting Ticket are priced at £8 for Community Centre on Totnes to see some of our best actors adults and £5 for under 16s, Road on selected days from returning to the stage, and also with a family ticket for two 6th to 26th January. Payment to welcome talented youngsters adults and two children at £22. can be cash or by card – see to our ranks. We aim to make As well as online sales, tickets the SBADS’ website for dates this a panto for everyone in the can be purchased from the pop- and times. GARDENS BECOME MECCA FOR SNOWDROP ENTHUSIASTS Each year from mid-January pop their heads up in various ‘alive’ and interesting throughout hybrid Snowdrops that might until early March, The Garden locations around the 12 acres House at Buckland Monacho- of garden. the shortest days of the year. emerge, to be identified and rum becomes a mecca for snowdrop lovers from all over Snowdrops hold During the flowering possibly given new names. the country, and often from a special fascina- around the world, during its tion and have a season, observa- The Snowdrop Festival at annual Snowdrop Festival.   delicate beauty. tion is key (as The Garden House runs until Galanthophiles (snowdrop The collection enthusiasts) are keen to view at The Garden occasionally 12th March. The garden is open the vast collection of over House is one of the 350 species on show, as they best locations to view labels have Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays them, as they keep the garden moved inadvert- from 10.30am to 3.30pm. ently throughout Visit www.thegardenhouse. the year) but this org.uk for more details. observation can be an exciting chance to discover new photo: John Richmond Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 9 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

COMMUNITY DIARY MONDAY 939757. ermevalleyharriers.co.uk COMMUNITY CAFE 11:00-15:00 SOUTH HAMS CITIZENS ADVICE LITTLE FISHIES PARENTS AND IVYBRIDGE SHORT MAT BOWLS The Bridge, Leonards Road. FFI: 09:30-12:30 The Watermark. Drop- TODDLERS GROUP 09:30-11:00 contact Ruth or Ian Hammond in consultations every Monday The Bridge, Leonards Road. 18:30 Ivybridge Leisure Centre. – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ (excluding bank holidays). Term time only. £2 per session salvationarmy.org.uk ST JOHN’S TODDLERS 10:30 St per family. FFI: 01752 896974 / September through to March. SO SOCIAL – COFFEE MORNING John’s Church Hall, Blachford Road, ruth.j.hammond@salvationarmy. 11:00-12:00 The Bridge Community Ivybridge. Toddler group for under org.uk FFI; contact John Chaplin 01752 Cafe. Meet new friends and enjoy 5s. Term time only. FFI: call Sheena RAMBLERS WELLBEING WALKS the company of others. Everyone on 01752 939757. 10:00 Every Tuesday. Meet at 691306 [email protected] welcome. Facebook: So Social COFFEE MORNING 10:30-12:00 Ivybridge Leisure Centre. FFI: Ivybridge / call Shirley Weeks on Abbeyfield House, Trehill Road. contact Lisa Alford - 07582 350349 ARMY CADETS 19:00-21:00 Cadet 07934 999404. Everyone welcome. To book call / [email protected] IVYBRIDGE FOODBANK 13:00- 01752 691567 or email r.newton@ PARENTS AND TODDLERS 10:00- Centre, Filham Park. FFI: Abigail 15:00 Ivybridge Methodist Church. abbeyfield.com 11:30 Ivybridge Baptist Church. Open to all. FFI: www.ivybridge. IVYBRIDGE TREFOIL GUILD 10:30 Term times only. 07516 085121 / Boyne - 1399boyn@armymail. foodbank.org.uk/email info@ Bridge Cafe, Leonards Road. FFI: [email protected] ivybridge.foodbank.org.uk/ 07706 mod.uk IVYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHOIR 19:30-21:30 Douro Court. [email protected] / 07915 053950 Details correct at time of going to press. If you are aware of any groups which are not listed, or if any details have changed, please email [email protected] IVYBRIDGE & DISTRICT CAMERA CLUB The club meets at 7.30pm on two Tuesdays Contact Joy on 01752 895946. SO SOCIAL SNAPS 10:00 Informal per month alternating between 457336. Food donations welcome SOUTH HAMS COMMUNITY photography group. Phone or Zoom and Bittaford Jubilee Hall. 10am-12pm. camera. No cost. FFI: search www.ivybridgecameraclub.org SO SOCIAL UKRAINIAN ORCHESTRA 10:30 Ivybridge Facebook/07929 923649. IVYBRIDGE YOUNG FARMERS SUPPORT GROUP 13:30 The Rugby Club. FFI see www.shco. co.uk £5/session payable termly. IVYBRIDGE COMMUNITY 19:30 The Hunting Lodge, Cadleigh Bridge, Leonards Road. For STORYTIME 10:30-11:00 Ivybridge HUB 10:30-12:00 Ivybridge Lane. First Tuesday of the month. Ukrainianguestsandhoststomeet. Library. For children between the Library. 07884 063592 / www. FFI: www.devonyfc.co.uk/join-yfc- FFI: search Facebook - So Social ages of 3 and 5 and their carers. No i n n e r c o m p a s s g u i d e . c o m / club/www.facebook.com/IvyYFC/ Ivybridge / phone Shirley Weeks on community-hub call 07472904700 07934 999404 or Cluna Donnelly, need to book. SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCHES The [email protected] RAMBLERS WELLBEING WALKS Cornwood Inn. £7.95 Tues-Fri WEDNESDAY THE BRIDGE STROKE GROUP 10:00 Meet outside The Watermark. FFI: contact Tim 07745 650516. 12noon to 2pm. The Ring and Ride IVYBRIDGE CARING 13:30-15:30 Ivybridge Town Hall. VETERANS PEER SUPPORT bus offers a link from Ivybridge VOLUNTEERS 09:30-12:00 The Second Wednesday of the month. GROUP 12:00-14:00 The Farmyard on a Tuesday for £5. Book your Watermark. Drop in for a chat For details call 01752 896931. Cafe, Wotter. Contact Trevor transport on 01752 690444 Book about donating a couple of hours IVYBRIDGE MEMORY CAFE 14:00- your table on 01752 837289. of your time for elderly people in the 16:00 The Watermark. We meet Gracey on 07964 319683. U3A GENERAL MEETING 14:00- IVYBRIDGE PROBUS CLUB 12:00- community. every fortnight for entertainment, 16:30 The Watermark. General 15:00 Wrangaton Golf Club. Men’s MUSTARD TREE CANCER refreshments and a chat together. meetings are held on the third lunch club with speakers. 07879 CAFE 9:30-12.30 Ivybridge If your loved one is suffering from Monday of each month (excluding 992755 / ritsaert.vonoven@gmail. Methodist Church. Alternate cognitive impairment give us a call bank holidays). FFI: email ivybridge. com Wednesdays. Drop in. FFI: 01752 on 07498746944 [email protected] / 01752 658164. TUESDAY LUNCHES 12:15-13:30 430060 Facebook - Mustard Tree IVYBRIDGE BLOOMERS 14:00- POLICE DROP IN SESSION 14:30 Ivybridge Methodist Church. Macmillan Cancer Support. 16:00 The Leat Garden, off Fore Ivybridge Library. First Monday of Children welcome. SWEENEY TODDLERS 10:00-12:00 Street.SearchFacebook–Ivybridge month. IVYBRIDGE ARTY CRAFTY Scout Hut, Leonards Road. Parent/ Bloomers, see ivybridgebloomers. RAF AIR CADETS 19:00-21:00 GROUP 13:30-16:30 Scout and child playgroup for preschool age community or phone Shirley Weeks Cadet Centre, Filham Park. FFI: Guide HQ, Blachford Road. FFI: children (birth to 4 years) and on 07934 999404. [email protected] or call 07518 contact Gerry 01752 690176 or their adult. Booking essential via 1st IVYBRIDGE GUIDES 18:00- Hazel 01752 892438.. bookwhen.com/sweeneytoddlers 20:00. Timings and location can 025526 IVYBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB 19:30 5th IVYBRIDGE RAINBOWS 17:30- SO SOCIAL SPANISH 10:00 The vary depending on the activity. The Bridge, Leonards Road. Every 18:30 Ivybridge Methodist Church. Bridge Cafe. Informal conversation FFI: contact Leah Parsons second Monday (apart from Contact Jenny 01752 894265 group. Any level. No cost. [email protected] January and August). FFI: contact / email ivybridgerainbows5th@ BRIGHT STARTS 10:30-11:00 IVYBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB outlook.com Ivybridge Library. For children 18:00-20:00 The Watermark. Lindsey Reid 01752 894579. SEQUENCEDANCINGCLUB19:30- 3rd IVYBRIDGE BROWNIES 18:00- between the ages of 2 and 4 and Fortnightly on the second and 22:00 Lee Moor Public Hall. 01752 19:30 Ivybridge Methodist Church. their carers. No need to book. fourth Wednesday of the month. Contact Jenny 01752 894265 Suggested donation of 50p/child. FFI: call 01752 698055 or see www. 892741. / email 3rdivybridgebrownies@ READ AND REMINISCE 10:30- facebook.com/IvybridgeRotary TUESDAY gmail.com 12:30 Ivybridge Library. Listen to ERME VALLEY RANGERS 18:30- WARM SPACE FOR ALL 09:00 St ERME VALLEY HARRIERS – poems and stories read aloud. 20:30. Part of Girlguiding for girls John’s Church Hall, Blachford Road, SENIORS TRAINING 18:00-19:00 Share your memories over a cup aged 14-18. Location will depend Ivybridge. Every Tuesday. Everyone Ivybridge Rugby Club. FFI: contact of tea or coffee. Free. Contact on the activity. For information call is welcome. Contact Sheena 01752 Keith Reed – 01752 893573 / Ivybridge Library on 01752 893140. Sharon on 01752 698656. Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 10 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

COMMUNITY DIARY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 19:00- ermevalleyharriers.co.uk Pub. No need to book, just turn up! 11:00-12:00 The Bridge Cafe. 21:00 Ivybridge Constitutional Club. IVYBRIDGE VOLUNTEER WISE AND WONDERFUL 14:30- Everyone welcome. Facebook: So FFI: contact Dermot Roberts on POLICE CADETS 18:30 Ivybridge 16:00IvybridgeMethodistChurch.A Social Ivybridge or phone Shirley 01752 691645. Community College. Every fellowship group open to everyone. Weeks on 07934 999404. IVYBRIDGE THEATRE COMPANY Thursday - term time only. £3 per Programme can be viewed at THE ART PLAYGROUND 11:00- 19:30-22:00 Chapel Place week but this may be subsidised in ivybridgemethodistchurch.co.uk/ 14:00 The Clay Factory. First Community Centre, off Fore cases of hardship. www.dc.police. imcevents £1 per person. Contact Saturday of the month. Community Street. FFI: 01752 893308 / linda. uk/cadets / joiningcadets@ Val 893614, Maureen 945799, Sue art making for all ages, adults and [email protected] dc.police.uk 896444, Carole 894676, Christine children.Free(donationswelcome). THURSDAY ARMY CADETS 19:00 Cadet and David 892858, Judy 894829. [email protected] Centre, Filham Park. FFI: contact ERME VALLEY HARRIERS – MESSY CHURCH 14:00-15:30 The IVYBRIDGE CARING Abigail Boyne on1399boyn@ SENIORS TRAINING 18:00-19:00 Bridge, Leonards Road. Second VOLUNTEERS 09:30-12:00 The armymail.mod.uk or visit Social run for all abilities. Usually Saturday of each month. Suitable Watermark. Drop in for a chat armycadets.com/ starts from Ivybridge Rugby Club for ages 3-10. Contact Ruth on about donating a couple of hours COME DANCING, CIRCLE but sometimes away days. Contact 01752 896974 or ivybridge@ of your time for elderly people in the DANCE 19:30-21:00 Yealmpton Keith Reed – 01752 893573 / salvationarmy.org.uk for details. community. Community Centre. Clearly taught, ermevalleyharriers.co.uk RAMBLERS WELLBEING WALKS easy to learn and great fun! FFI: THE BRIDGE PROJECT YOUTH SUNDAY 10:00 Every Thursday. Meet contact Roz on 01752 880196. 1st CAFE 18:30-22:00 The Bridge, FAMILY WORSHIP 10:30 Ivybridge Ivybridge Leisure Centre. FFI: and 3rd Thurs of each month. Leonards Road. Drop-in evening. Methodist Church. Lively family contact Lisa Alford - 07582 350349 TABLE TENNIS 20:00-21:30 Free. Table football, Xbox, games, worship with activities for all ages / [email protected] Sports Hall, Ivybridge Community pool table, ping pong, hot chocolate. of young people. Contact Pam COMMUNITY CAFE 10:00-15:00 College. Junior(u18) £2 - Adults £4. 6.30-8pm for Years 6, 7 & 8. 8.30- Montgomery imcbookings@gmail. The Bridge, Leonards Road. FFI: First visit is free. Booking essential 10pm for Years 9 & above (up to com or 01752 894083. contact Ruth or Ian Hammond - text, email or Whatsapp Alan on 18). Call Elis Norton: 07966 911560 IVYBRIDGE SALVATION ARMY – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ 07712 896185 or ivybridgettc@ / [email protected] SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30-10:30 salvationarmy.org.uk aol.com RAF AIR CADETS 19:00-21:30 The Bridge, Leonards Road. FFI: MASS 10:00 St Austin’s Priory. Cadet Centre, Filham Park. FFI: contact Ruth and Ian Hammond on BOUNCE & RHYME 10:30-11:00 FRIDAY email [email protected] or call tel: 01752 896974. Ivybridge Library. For children under LITTLE FISHIES PARENTS AND 07518 025526 [email protected] 3 and their carers. No need to book. TODDLERS GROUP 09:30-11:00 YOUTH LEISURE NIGHT 19:00 MORNING WORSHIP 10:30 St Suggested donation 50p per child. The Bridge, Leonards Road. Term Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Ages 11- John The Evangelist. One hour SO SOCIAL IVYBRIDGE – PEER time only. £2/session/family. FFI: 16. Term time. First week free, then service followed by refreshments. SUPPORT 14:00-15:00 The Bridge, Ruth Hammond- 01752 896974/ £2.50. Contact Paul Hinckley – vicar. Leonards Road. Free peer support ruth.j.hammond@salvationarmy. SATURDAY [email protected] / 01752 895227. group for people living with long- org.uk term medical conditions and IVY CRAFTERS 10:00-12:00 IVYBRIDGE ARTISAN MARKET SERVICE 10:30 Ivybridge Baptist disabilities. FFI: Facebook: search Endsleigh Garden Centre. £10 per 09:30-13:00 The Watermark. Church. Junior church and crèche So Social Ivybridge or call Shirley session, all materials included. First Saturday of the month. during the message. Tea/coffee Weeks on 07934 999404 . Contact Jenny on 07706 317825 or ivybridgeartisanmarket.co.uk after the service. Pastor Andrew KNIT AND NATTER 14:30-16:30 [email protected] LEGO CLUB 10:00-12:00 Ivybridge Holland – email iebc@hotmail. Ivybridge Library. A friendly group TECHIE TALK 10:30-12:30 Library. All ages welcome (under co.uk who enjoy knitting, sewing and Ivybridge Library. Need help with 8s must be supervised). No need MASS 11:30 St Austin’s Priory. crochet over a cup of tea or coffee, IT, gadgets, apps or email? Our IT to book. Suggested donation 50p With children’s liturgy. Tea/coffee accompanied by some chatter. volunteer can help! per child. afterwards. Free. CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE DARTMOOR EDGE FEST IVYBRIDGE WALKING GROUP 1st IVYBRIDGE RAINBOWS 16:10- 11:00 St Austin’s Priory. First Friday 10:00-16:00 The Clay Factory. 10:00-16:00. Fortnightly 17:20 St John’s Church Hall. FFI: of the month. All welcome. Third Saturday of the month. walks in and around the contact Jackie: firstivyrainbows@ COMMUNITY CAFE 11:15-15:00 Creative festival with art market, South Hams and beyond. live.co.uk The Bridge, Leonards Road. FFI: crafts, community art making, www.iwcdevon.org.uk 2ndIVYBRIDGERAINBOWS17:10- contact Ruth or Ian Hammond children’s activities and cafe. Free, IVYBRIDGE BLOOMERS 14:00- 18:20 St John’s Church Hall. 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WHAT’S ON SHOWS TO ENTERTAIN THE YOUNG ONES... Theatre Royal Plymouth has your favourite characters! theatre and the largest range up to find odd things under their pillows! a huge range of shows for the Dinosaur World Live of animals you will ever see on Shrek the Musical (21st-29th July 2023) The Lyric young ones throughout 2023. (9th-11th Apr) The Lyric (3+) stage. Join our unlikely hero Shrek and his noble steed Donkey as they The likes of Annie, Charlie & Do you dare to experience Zog embark on a big, bright, musical adventure. The Chocolate Factory, Sponge- the dangers and delights of (15th-17th May) The Lyric (3+) Annie bob The Musical, Zog and Dinosaur World Live in this Large in size and keen in (14th-19th August) The Lyric The smash-hit production of Demon Dentist are all visiting roarsome interactive show for nature, Zog is eager to win a Annie comes to TRP for one week only, direct from London’s over the next 12 months. all the family? golden star at Madam Dragon’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Strictly Come Here are some of the shows There will be a special meet and school, where dragons learn all Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood as the tyrannical Miss the whole family can enjoy: greet after the show offering any the things that dragons need Hannigan! The SpongeBob Musical Room on the Broom brave explorers the chance to to know. Based on the book (30th Aug-2nd Sep) The Lyric (5+) SpongeBob SquarePants (5th-8th Feb) The Lyric (3+) make a new dinosaur friend. by Julia Donaldson and Axel is ready to ride the wave to TRP to entertain and delight Jump on board the broom with Jonny Feathers the Rock and Scheffler. audiences in this brilliant, bright, hilarious and brand-new musical the witch and her cat in Tall Roll Pigeon Charlie & The Chocolate production. Stories’ fun-filled adaptation (11th-15th Apr) The Drum (4+) Factory of Room on the Broom, the A treat for all the senses, this (7th-18th June) The Lyric (7+) best-selling picture book by Julia heart-warming, hilarious show Escape to a world of pure im- Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. celebrates the power of friend- agination... Based on the iconic The Snow Beast ship, unity and helping others. story, this spectacular stage (8th-10th Feb) The Drum (6+) Packed with brilliant original show follows the hit West End A captivating collision of new songs, ‘Jonny Feathers’ and Broadway productions to storytelling, original music, is sure to have your little ones combine the memorable songs puppetry and interactive science singing and dancing all the way from the original 1970’s motion experiments, inspiring budding home! picture with all new numbers scientists of all ages. Attenborough and His Animals from the multi-award-winning Hey Duggee (11th-15th Apr) The Drum (6+) songwriters of Hairspray. (10th-11th Feb) The Lyric A blue whale swims through the Demon Dentist Everyone’s big lovable dog Hey depths. Racer snakes pursue an (5th-8th July) The Lyric (5+) Duggee is touring for the first iguana across the desert. Join Alfie and Gabz on this time EVER! Two hapless fools recreate fabulous adventure, as they Hey Duggee The Live Theatre wonderful scenes of the natural investigate the strange events Show is going to be HUGE and world. Catch this award-win- happening in their home town! will feature Duggee and the ning, five-star show for an epic Children are leaving their teeth Squirrels plus many more of display of clowning, physical for the tooth fairy and waking There are a host of fantastic ... AS WELL AS THE GROWN UPS black comedy rock musical shows taking to the TRP’s Lyric based on the eponymous 1988 stage over the coming year. 25th Feb) is a thrilling adventure Peaky Blinders: The Redemp- film, Buddy – The Buddy and From the world’s longest-run- of fantasy, myth and friendship, tion of Thomas Shelby (28th Holly Story (30th May-3rd June), ning play, Agatha Christie’s The taking audiences on an epic Mar-1st Apr) is written and the award-winning smash-hit Mousetrap, to a thrilling new Na- journey to a childhood once adapted for the stage by Peaky musical The Bodyguard returns tional Theatre production, The forgotten and the darkness that Blinders’ creator Steven Knight. (26th Jun-1st Jul), there’s a Ocean at the End of the Lane, lurks at the very edge of it. 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Steve Knightley: 2023 to the mix some solo tour ‘Unlock Me swashbuckling And Other Lockdown pirates and a chirpy Laments’ – 4th penguin! February Join Aladdin, Dame In a brand new one Widow Twankey, man show, Steve will perform Wishee Washee and friends material that surfaced over two for fun, singing, dancing and years of isolation and inactivity. audience participation. Songs such as the ‘Bristol Slaver’ and ‘You’ll Get By’ were refreshed Big Comedy Names in 2023 by headlines and current affairs, A huge array of comedy talent while classic covers such as is coming to The Watermark in ‘Forever Young’ and ‘The Boys 2023 including Hal Cruttenden of Summer’ struck a chord with on 18th March, Simon Evans on the thousands that tuned in 25th March, Angela Barnes on to his hours of online content. 14tgh April, Justin Moorhouse Insights, anecdotes and a bunch on 22nd April and Josie Long: of new songs will attempt to Re-Enchantment on 19th May. chronicle and draw a line under an extraordinary episode in all Coffee shop our lives. With the success of our handmade cakes, Vicki will Burlesque and Cabaret Show continue to produce great [18+] – Saturday 11th February tasting cakes and biscuits, Get ready for a night of high- which will also include Valentine octane entertainment from specials. Take It Off Burlesque & Cabaret! During February half-term, we Featuring a phenomenal line will offer deals to coincide with up of cabaret, burlesque and a film, keep a look out for offers. drag artists from around the UK, Wednesday hot specials including some ‘local legends’ and fish Friday will continue from their hugely popular throughout the winter and don’t Plymouth cabaret nights! forget the organic soup served Whether you’re a regular at the every day, and Pancake Day will cabaret club or a newcomer soon be upon us – a perfect to the world of burlesque and opportunity to have a sweet drag, this show has something treat, with a choice of toppings. for everyone. Expect glamour, comedy, awe-inspiring variety Calendars acts and more from some of the Only a few calendars remain leading artists in the industry! for sale from the Information Centre, showing beautiful Ivybridge Theatre Company Ivybridge landmarks. presents ‘Aladdin and the Pirates’ by Brian Luff – 24th- 26th February The local theatre company will be bringing you an original take on the popular pantomime, Aladdin. There will still be the usual quest to find love, some great jokes, plenty of booing, a few meddling Genies and a for the latest on shows, music magic lamp... but also added and films at The Watermark Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 14 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

FEATURE The group chronicling the HISTORY OF SOUTH BRENT By Stephanie Bradley Christine Scott, (sadly deceased, 2021) the inspiration for the Archive, and donor of our first collection back in 2017 photo: Steph Bradley LEFT: The official launch of the Archive in August 2019 photo: ben chadwick South Brent Storytellers and Saturday afternoons – 28th Archive was founded in 2017 with the donation of a large January, 25th February, 25th collection of photos, docu- ments and maps from local March and 29th April – between historian Christine Scott, who sadly passed away in 2021.  2-4pm to give those who work The Archive had its official the opportunity to visit. launch at the Old School in Au- gust 2019, where it now shares We are entirely volunteer space with the library in the Beacon room of the Old School run and gratefully accept Community Centre on Totnes Road in South Brent. donations to help fund the It houses more than 20 archival materials, licences and collections and our volunteers are always happy to show you equipment necessary to our what we have available, and to receive donations of memora- work. The Archive is currently bilia pertaining to South Brent and its surrounding villages, fundraising for a searchable with us. We meet fortnightly and Jonathan Nicholson (archivist estates and farms including and local historian) giving Lutton, Aish, Shipley, Marley, online catalogue so that those you can choose from a range a talk on Marley House in Rattery, Avonwick, North Huish who are housebound or who live of tasks, such as cataloguing September 2022 and Diptford. further afield can view our large and filing new collections, photo: Lily Style The Archive this year will be open to the public monthly on collection of photos, maps and scanning images, digitising old documents. tape recordings, conducting The Archive team is a small, oral histories, writing blogs and friendly and informal group who articles, working on our website, are always happy to stop for a or transcribing audio recordings chat. If you have reminiscences and/or hand written texts. you would like recording we are For more details, con- happy to accept written copies tact Stephanie Bradley by email or to interview you and record at [email protected]. your stories and memories. uk , call 01364 644978 or see We would also love to meet our Facebook page – facebook. to visit the South Brent Storytellers you if you would like to volunteer com/groups/sbarv and Archive webpage Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 15 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

CLUBS & GROUPS Coming up this month at Some of the photos from Ivybridge & District Camera Club’s Ivybridge & District Camera ‘something new’ night – (l-r) Autumn leaf by Ian Clements, Exercising Club is a talk on Zoom from the dogs by Ross Marven and Ermington fireworks by Sue Joselyn Dr Keith Snell entitled ‘But is it art?’ on Tuesday, 17th January, What did the Greeks and Christmas special. followed by a meeting of the ‘one shot’ group on Zoom, Romans do for art? is the first The talk will also be streamed looking at the Orton Effect, on 24th January. can be found at www. talk of 2023 at The Arts Society. on Zoom – for the link call Next month, the club has its ivybridgecameraclub.org. Presented by Gillian Hovell , 01548 532850 (£8 donation). round of the MIPS inter-club competition by Zoom on 7th Details of events/outings are the talk is on Wednesday, 25th February, and an open subject club competition in Bittaford posted on the club’s Facebook January, 2pm for 2.30pm, at the The next meeting of the South Village Hall on 21st February. page – facebook.com/groups/ Methodist Church, Fore Street, Hams Authors Network is at Membership of Ivybridge & District Camera Club is open IvybridgeCameraClub. Kingsbridge. the Imperial Inn, Western Road, to everyone, all photographers are welcome to join us and If you’d like to know more Visitors are welcome for a £10 Ivybridge, on Wednesday, participate in talks, image discussion evenings, about the club, contact them via donation. Or become a member 25th January, starting at competitions, learning groups and outings. email at ivybridgecameraclub@ for £50 per year which includes 7.30pm. Further details, including yahoo.co.uk or by using the 10 lectures, a magazine, The network is a non-profit the club’s programme, Contact Us page on the website. self funding outings and a organisation to support W G Friend & Son Ltd More than just an ‘ordinary’ garage FRIEND’S MOTs•Servicing•Repairs•Brakes•Tyres•Exhausts GARAGE MOTORBIKE & SCOOTERS Sales•Repairs 8-10 Stowford CYCLES FOR ALL THE FAMILY Business Park Servicing•Repairs•Accessories•Clothing Ivybridge 01752 690584 FRIEND’S Petrol•Car wash•Jet wash•Vacuum SERVICE CONVENIENCE STORE STATION Essential groceries•Wine, beers & spirits Leonards Road, Hot food including Devon pasties and pies Ivybridge Hot coffee•Collect BP points 01752 690717 ContWactGusF: Criaelnl/dtex-tJ/Wanh-aFtseAbp2p3o.inn0d7d5161539573 Email – [email protected] 16 When responding to an advert or article, please mention th0a3t y/0ou1/s2a0w2i3t in t2h1e:i3m8ag

CLUBS & GROUPS and promote local writers. Pirates’ by Brian Luff – is being addition of a few pirates it Probus members were joined promises to entertain both the by their wives and partners for All welcome. Attendance staged at The Watermark swashbuckling little ones and an excellent three course lunch, their parents. after which Steve Woodcock is free. Email Alison next month on Friday, 24th handed over the Presidency There will still, of course, be baton to Peter Brooks (below) on alisonhuntingford91@gmail. February, at 7.30pm, Saturday, the usual quest to find love, for the coming year.   some great jokes, plenty of com to book. 25th February at 2.30pm and booing, a few meddling Genies, The club normally holds its a magic lamp and even a chirpy monthly lunch meetings at 7.30pm and Sunday, 26th penguin! Wrangaton Golf Club on the first Tuesday of each month, with a Upcoming walks with Ivybridge February, at 2.30pm. So come and join Aladdin speaker on alternate months.  If and his friends for some fun, you would like to join the club, Walking Club are on Sunday, Tickets, £8 for adults and £5 singing, dancing and audience contact secretary Von Oven on participation. 01752 896155. 29th January, and Sunday, 12th for children (including booking If you would like any further and 26th February. fee), are on sale from The information on Ivybridge Theatre Company (ITC), contact New members are always Watermark box office – call secretary Teresa Davis on 01752 893308 or email howard- welcome – for further 01752 892220 or visit www. [email protected]. information see the club’s ivybridgewatermark.co.uk. Ivybridge Probus Club held its Ladies Christmas lunch at webpage www. This family show Dainton Park Golf Club at the beginning of December.  iwcdevon.org.uk. has an original script which puts The curtain goes up an adventurous on Ivybridge Theatre and fresh spin Company’s next on the Aladdin production in a mere story. With the six weeks time! Chloe Lee, who is starring A fun-filled as Aladdin in family ITC’s upcoming pantomime pantomine – ‘Aladdin and the Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm Sat: 8am-12.30pm | billlomasmotorservicesivybridge.co.uk | [email protected] Impeccable customer service Providing complete care Courtesy car & collection available Blachford Road, Ivybridge // Tel: 01752 896 107 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Bill Lomas Motor Services is your one-stop-shop in Ivybridge for all of your vehicle servicing and repair requirements. Servicing Repairs MOTs Tyres Diagnostics MOT chassis repairs Gearbox repairs 4-wheel laser wheel alignment ContBaciltl uLso:mCaalls/te-xJta/Wn-hFaetsbA2p3p.ionnd0d75116 539573 Email – [email protected] 17 When responding to an advert or article, please mention th0a5t y/0ou1/s2a0w2i3t in t1h4e:i2m0ag

NEWS YOUNG FARMERS’ FUNDRAISING SUCCESS Every year, Ivybridge Young Farmers select two charities to fundraise for through the year. For 2021-22, those charities were the Mustard Tree and Amyloidosis Research Fund, both worthwhile causes which also have personal connec- tions with some members.  Throughout last year, fund- raising efforts included annual events such as the dung run and log chop, as well as a hugely successful summer barn dance. In addition, a few members, Ivybridge Young Farmers present cheques to their chosen charities joined by Devon YFC’s county chairman, cycled over 100 miles fundraising efforts, as well as a the club has chosen to support Facebook page facebook.com/ IvyYFC. in their ‘Pedal to the Party’ fund- big ‘thank you’ to everyone who Alzheimer’s Research Fund and Ivybridge Young Farmers raiser to the annual SWA event supported them, which helped the Devon Air Ambulance. always welcome new members, so if you’re aged between 12 in Weston-Super-Mare. the club raise an incredible There have already been a and 28 years get in touch with the club to find out more. The club wishes to say a huge £2,500 for each charity.   couple of fundraisers but there ‘thank you’ to all the members For the new Young farmers are plenty more planned – who got involved with these year, which began in October, keep up-to-date via the club’s ARTISAN MARKET TO RESUME Ivybridge Artisan Market, which can be purchased for which brings the best of family and friends who can then craft, baking and produce to choose their own products from Ivybridge and the South Hams, any Artisan at the market. resumes for the new year on The free raffle will still be held Saturday, 28th January (note, a and the market organisers are one-off different date from the looking at producing a loyalty usual Saturday).   card which would give holders Thereafter, from Saturday, 4th points to spend in the market. March, it will revert to the Ivybridge Artisan usual first Saturday Market is held in of month until Stowford Hall at November 2023. The Water- There are al- mark between ways a variety of 9.30am-1pm. Artisans present, The hall can be who make the accessed by lift if products they sell. required. Orders can be taken, For further information, with a small deposit – please including details of the Artisans speak to the Artisan. who attend the market, visit New for 2023 are gift vouch- www.ivybridgeartisanmarket. ers to the value of £5 or £10, co.uk Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 18 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

Ivybridge Library is hosting a A library might not be the first book a computer. NEWS free chair-based exercise ses- place you think of when you Ivybridge Library also hosts NHS MENTAL HEALTH sion on Tuesday, 24th January, think of fitness and wellbeing, groups ranging from Bounce & SERVICES – YOUR SAY at 2pm, to give people a chance but Ivybridge Library has a Rhyme for babies and toddlers Healthwatch Devon wants to try something new and start wide range of books on fitness, to book groups for adults. There your views on mental health services. It has launched their wellbeing journey. healthy living and wellbeing are free IT sessions on offer – a consultation to discover more about local people’s In partnership with Fusion available to borrow. You can just ask at the desk. experiences trying to access mental health services. Leisure, this free hour-long also find books to support your And don’t forget, if you’re They are asking people session is a fun, sociable way to mental wellbeing, from grief and housebound or struggle to get to share their experience of accessing mental health improve your flexibility, posture alcoholism recovery to mindful- to the library, the Home Library services in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. Are you getting and strength. ness and better sleep guides. Service can deliver not just the support you need from the NHS and/or local service Chair-based exercise is As part of the Libraries for books but a friendly chat too! providers? Has your experi- ence been good, or could it especially beneficial if you have Life campaign, Ivybridge Library, Follow Ivybridge Library on have been better? limited mobility or find it hard to along with other libraries across Instagram and Facebook – The first stage of the con- sultation is an online survey maintain your balance. Devon, is a Warm Hub this win- @IvybridgeLibrary – for informa- at www.surveymonkey. co.uk/r/3JJWM78 There’s no need to book, just ter. You can sit in the warmth tion about events, updates and  Alternatively, you can turn up and join in. and read, use the free WiFi or more information. request a printed version by emailing info@hwdevon- plymouth-torbay.org or calling free on 0800 520 0640. Healthwatch is the inde- pendent consumer champion for health and social care services, ensuring the voice of the community is used to in- fluence and improve services. FREE ONLINE HELP FOR PARENTS AND CARERS OF PRE-TEENS A series of free online sessions tools you can use to support Let’s Talk Teenagers and Pre-Teens are a series of online to hear about the challenges your children and community. support sessions and an oppor- tunity for parents and carers of faced by 9-12-year-olds and The series starts on Tuesday, teenagers and pre-teens to hear about the challenges young how parents and carers can 17th January, with a focus on people are facing today support them are available this biology, difficult emotions and The sessions have been running throughout 2022 month.   substance misuse. 31st January, with a session and discuss the tools and looking at physical risks, safety techniques that can be used to Let’s Talk Pre-Teens is an op- They continue the following planning, mental health and support young people. self care. portunity for parents or guard- week – Tuesday, 24th January Book at www.eventbrite. ians of a young person aged – with a focus on relationships, co.uk/e/lets-talk-pre-teens- tickets-473303382157 approximately 9- to 12-years-old exploitation, pornography to hear about the challenges and societal stereotypes, they are facing today, and the and concludes on Tuesday, Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 19 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

NEWS TOWN COUNCIL COORDINATES MAX AND TOGETHERNESS ON CHRISTMAS DAY SPENCER ARE TRAIL A group of community-minded This would not have been pos- Johns Foodservice, MJ Baker WINNERS volunteers and the Ivybridge sible without the support of over Foodservice Ltd, Caterfood SW Town Council team coordinat- 25 volunteers, who all deserve LTD, the Co-op Ivybridge and ed an opportunity for those a huge ‘thank you’ for what Diamond Disposables. Congratulations to Max that would otherwise be alone they did to bring joy to others. Town council staff helped to and Spencer Login, at Christmas to come together Thanks also go to the mayor coordinate the day in advance, winners of The Ivybridge on Christmas Day. cllr Sara Hladkij, town cllr Ray and the council’s The Water- Nutcracker Trail lucky As well as Christmas carols Wilson and district cllr Louise mark facility hosted the event. draw and £50 worth of from the Ivybridge Salvation Jones and their families who Ivybridge vouchers. Army, a festive food spread was also helped out on the day. Ivybridge Chamber of put on in The Watermark by Over 60 residents benefited Commerce would like to volunteers who gave up their from the activity, most of whom say a big ‘thank you’ to own Christmas day to spend may otherwise not have seen all the families who took time with others. anyone on Christmas Day. part, in rain and shine, For those that weren’t able to The food and hampers attend, the town council team were funded with generous coordinated volunteers to deliv- support from SHDC cllr Karen er gift bags packed with festive Pringle and the Sustainable food treats to those at home, Communities Fund and a kind and even included a cracker so donation from the Erme Lodge the volunteer could share a bit Freemasons. Other donations and Like the imag of festive fun on the doorstep. were received in kind from R D on Facebook hunting for Nutcracker characters all over Ivybridge. They hope you SPECIALISTS IN DELIVERING: had fun!  • Map and compass Congratulations also navigation training to Jaz Interiors for • Outdoor and workplace winning the Best Festive first aid Window Facebook vote • Personal 1-2-1 training • Guided walks for shops and business • Team building www.compassworks.co.uk 1 in Ivybridge. It was a [email protected] wonderfully attractive, 0N7a7tu1r9es8L5a7rd2e4r2- Feb15_Layout and tempting, display of 15/01/20g1if5ts1a6n:5d5 dPeacgoera1tions. Nature’s LarderCompassworks_General - Jan-Feb220.8in/0d1d/20123 19:27 Health Store & Natural Health Centre Health Foods • Supplements Beauty Products Complementary Therapies 10 Glanvilles Mill • Ivybridge• 01752 894197 www.natureslarder.co.uk Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 20 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

WELLBEING IVYBRIDGE PODIATRY HAPPY NEW YEAR While I write this it is really cold out there, so I thought that I would tell you a little about chilblains. They are likely to be more common this year as people cut back on heating and their Jackie Thomas LISA’S feet get cold. Do try some of BSc(Hons) MRCPod. MOBILE HAIRDRESSING things listed later in this article HCPC reg no: CH33566 to prevent them occurring. We commonly see chilblains slippers and shoes to make on fingers and toes or even sure they are roomy enough. All your hairdressing ears in cold weather. They How to avoid chilblains: needs in the comfort are caused by an abnormal • Keep feet warm at all times. response of the blood vessels of your own home to cold environments. If they do get cold then warm Chilblains usually develop them slowly. Call 07769 206644 hours after exposure to the • Stop smoking. cold, typically causing a • Avoid tight fitting shoes. burning or itching sensation • Wear warm clothes to in the affected area and insulate feet and hands + Clinic now18a/1t2/2021 13:07 can become more intense • Moisturise regularly with a 56b Fore Street when you go into warmer environments. warming foot cream. Lisa's mobile hairdressing - Jan22.indd 1 Ivybridge Chilblains can break down • Warm shoes or socks and sores and blisters may before putting them on. • If you’re diabetic, check your develop, so it’s important to feet regularly. always check your feet and If any these symptoms sound Experts in check on elderly relatives as familiar, do come and see me Neurology and well in case they are suffering for some advice and treatment. MusculoSkeletal from chilblains. Ivybridge Podiatry Physiotherapy 01752 426075 They also commonly occur on areas of pressure on the [email protected] feet, so check elderly relatives’ ivybridgepodiatry.com Put your feet in safe hands Jackie @ Nature’s Larder Premier Physiotherapy Services Contact us Thomas 10 Glanvilles Mill • Ivybridge Clinic in Ivybridge South Hams Physio BSc(Hons) We pride ourselves We offer a variety 56b Fore Street, MRCPod 01752 426 075 on providing quality of physiotherapy Ivybridge physiotherapy when it treatments PL21 9AE www.ivybridgepodiatry.com | [email protected] is needed. All our physiotherapists Manual Techniques 01752 691604 are highly skilled Treatment of pain and registered Mobility info@southhams with the HCPC and Rehabilitation physio.co.uk Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Physiotherapy. reports southhamsphysio.co.uk Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 21 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag South Hams Physio - Apr21.indd 1 03/03/2021 15:51

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LOCAL EXPERTS SELF ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT By Lisa Lines It’s January and plenty of January before the end of the • Accounts • Tax Compliance • Tax Planning • Payroll • Bookkeeping people will only now be turning tax year you are paying it for • Business planning • Forecasting their focus to completing the and the July following the end tax return they’ve been putting of the tax year. It is due when Book an free initial chat at www.calendly.com/linesca off since last April! less than 80% of your tax Alternatively, you can email us at Some people will be liability is collected “at source” [email protected] or call on 01752 923946 submitting a return for the first eg through PAYE, or when the time, while others will have had tax due is more than £1,000. a change in circumstances Those submitting returns leading to them having to make this month for 2021/22 may payments on account for the need to pay half of that tax it levels out going forward to a one-off contract that will first time. again towards the 2022/23 and spreads the tax over two not be repeated in 2022/23, Payments on account are liability, and another halLf iisnaJLuinlyes Apcacyomunetnatnst, -aJsasnu-mFeinbg23y.oinudrd 1 you can reduce the paym0e5n/t0s1/2023 14: something we find which 2023. The good news is that earnings remain consistent. on account in line with where regularly confuses our clients those payments will be used You can opt to reduce you think they should be for the when they first encounter to reduce what you pay for payments on account where expected 2022/23 income. them, probably because it 2022/23 in January 2024, so, you believe the amount due Be careful though, as seems unfair to have to pay although the first year of having for the next tax year will be reducing them by too much will next year’s tax up front. to comply with the system can less than the previous. For result in interest payable and Payments on account are be painful because you are example, if it was a particularly a bigger payment due in the made twice a year – in the paying a 150% tax payment, profitable year in 2021/22 due following January. Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 23 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

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Ivybridge Accountants - Oct16_Layout 1 09-Sep-16 7:52 AM Page 1 SPORT LOCAL CRICKET CLUBS START TRAINING FOR NEW SEASON Mens and ladies indoor Ivybridge Cricket Club is nets sessions for Cornwood starting preparation for the Cricket Club will be held on new season ahead with winter Tuesday evenings (8-9.30pm) training. Your local firm of qualified accountants at Ivybridge Leisure Centre For any colts ready for Our ServiceS include from 7th February, writes Nick hardball, nets are Sundays new business advice and registrations Sole trade & partnership accounts Goodliffe. between 1.15-2.45pm at preparation corporation tax and company accounts The full pre-season training Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Personal tax returns capital gains and inheritance tax planning agenda for men is 7th and 21st Colts softball sessions are on Bookkeeping and vAT returns Payroll processing February, 7th and 21st March, Wednesday evenings between For a free, no obligation chat please and 4th April. 5-6.30pm in the Ivybridge contact us on 01752 895648 For ladies hardball the Community College sports hall. or email [email protected] sessions are on 14th and 28th Adult hardball training starts www.ivybridgeaccountants.co.uk 15 erme court, leonards road February, and 14th and 28th on Sunday, 15th January, and ivybridge, Pl21 0SZ March. There are also some will take place every Sunday, ladies softball training sessions from 2-4pm, at Devonport High at Ivybridge Community College. for Boys until 26th March. New players are welcome Ladies winter training will start to attend, but the club later in the year. requests that you contact club New members are always representative Nick Goodliffe in welcomed, no matter what their advance on 07801 178329. cricket experience. Thinking about your Will?Ivybridge Accountants - Jan-Feb23.indd 1 05/01/2023 14: You know you should – for the sake of your family and loved ones. Don’t leave it to chance – call us now! 01752 205202 • swlaw.co.uk If you have a Will, it would be advisable to review it following a number of recent law and tax changes, even if your personal circumstances have not changed. Our key services: Lasting Powers of Attorney • Wills • Business & Employment Debt recovery • Trust & Estate administration • Litigation Tax Planning & Wealth preservation • Family inc Divorce Kingsley Close • East Way • Lee Mill Ivybridge • Devon • PL21 9GD SWLaw Solicitors Ltd. This firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Registered in England No. 7505634 CoWntiallscatdusIv:yCbraidllg/ete1x9t0/Wx13h4a.tinsdAdpp1on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 25 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you s2a1w/03it/2in01t6he1im2:0a0g

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Stowford School SCHOOL REPORTS Manor Primary School ART COMPETITION Stowford all the children who entered CHRISTMAS SHOWS Over Nativity’. Both productions School’s Arts Council held an were awarded a chocolate coin the festive period, Manor showed the children’s art competition at the end of for their enormous efforts. The Primary School was able performance skills with the term before the Christmas entries were all really varied and to open its doors to all KS1, wonderful singing guiding us holidays. The Art Council beautiful. Pictured are some of Foundation Stage and Pre- through the Christmas Story and Mrs Robinson were the winning designs throughout school parents and carers to and costumes that helped overwhelmed with entries and the school. enjoy their children’s nativity them get in to character. Both productions. Years 1 and 2 productions were enjoyed by Shaugh Prior Primary School performed ‘It’s a Baby’ and the the children and audience alike Foundation and Pre-school and helped get them into the children did ‘The Big Little Christmas spirit. SCIENCE The children at Shaugh keeping the drink warm. The chil- Prior Primary School have dren decided that they are going planned an investigation involv- to test tin foil, bubble wrap, paper ing the properties of materials. and fabric. The children enjoyed They posed the question ‘which carrying out the investigation, material is best at keeping a hot measuring the temperatures with drink warm?’ and designed an a thermometer and recorded the experiment in which they will results carefully in a table. The wrap different materials around result was that bubble wrap was a cup to see which one is best at the best at keeping a drink warm. Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 27 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

Moorsway Federation A family where we flourish and learn to be the best version of ourselves Shaugh Prior The Erme Cornwood C of E Primary School Primary School Primary School 01752 839373 01752 892247 01752 837375 shaughprior theerme cornwood @moorsway.devon.sch.uk @moorsway.devon.sch.uk @moorsway.devon.sch.uk G Schools where each child Moorsway Federation can offer: G An exciting weekly Forest is valued and known to all School programme in each the staff G Small class sizes school G A broad and balanced G Experienced teams of G Residential opportunities dedicated staff curriculum combining in years 4, 5 and 6 excellence and enjoyment G An inclusive, family ethos of learning G Outdoor adventurous where everyone cares for activity opportunities each other Please contact us to arrange a personalised visit with our Head Teacher, Mrs Baker, or Assistant Head, Mrs Penhallurick, where we can share in your child’s journey www.moorswayfederation.org.uk

Stowford School SCHOOL REPORTS The Erme Primary School CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES Little Nativity and wowed NATIVITY Pupils at The Erme song for Jesus start terribly The Stowford children shone their audiences with fantastic Primary School were delighted but as the show develops during the Christmas festivities. dancing and singing. In the to share their Angel Express and Mary and Joseph travel The Key Stage 2 carol concert nursery, the parents were Nativity with their families in on their donkey to Bethlehem showcased fabulous singing welcomed in to join in with the lead up to Christmas. Key the choir begins to improve. from individual classes, festive crafts (pictured) and the Stage 1 and EYFS had been By this time, there is no room soloists and the school choir. Foundation classes enchanted secretly working hard to learn at the inns and the three It also featured a surprise their parents with beautiful all the songs, Makaton and wise men visit. The choir are song from the staff choir! Key festive songs. We’re really proud lines in preparation for the ready to sing for baby Jesus Stage 1 children performed of all of the children at Stowford performances and they didn’t and what a beautiful song enthusiastically in The Big for their enthusiasm and effort. disappoint. The show was they sing. We are immensely based on an angel choir who proud of all the children Shaugh Prior Primary School follow the news of the birth of for their dedication and Jesus through the headlines enthusiasm from day one of of the local newspaper. The rehearsals through to the final angels’ rehearsals for a special performance. VISITOR Class 2 has welcomed Houses of Commons and Lords several visitors recently to help as well as what an MP is and enhance their learning, including does. Some of the children also Tom, the education and engage- had a talk from the fire service ment officer from UK Parliament, about keeping safe and what to who explained all about the do in case of an emergency. Class 2 performed ‘Santa’s on Strike’ at Lee Moor Public Hall. Year 6 led the cast with great confidence and guidance, demonstrating what team work is all about. There was some super singing and the Elves told us the importance of being kind and caring at Christmas time Contact us: Call/text/WhatsApp on 07516 539573 Email – [email protected] 29 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

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