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imag INFORMATIVE | INTERESTING | INTERACTIVE THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE ISSUE 49134 | SEP 22 CAMERA CLUB OUTING – SEE P20 photo: ross marven News So Social What’s On Trouble at t’mill Rotary’s fantastic year Zero waste shopping in Ivybridge

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INSIDE Trouble at t’mill ® See page 19 View of the rag loft at Stowford Mill by M Watts MEET THE MAKERS AT CHANGES TO ‘FREE’ GROUP SUPPORTING THOSE AT RISK OPEN STUDIO EVENT CAR PARK, COUNCIL OF FALLS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS LISTENING EVENT, Plus: explore historic gardens, barn CHRISTMAS DAY A group that will help to support attending the group on a dance, classic cars, quiz night and LUNCHES, COLLEGE those who may be at risk of falls regular basis, supporting musical magic IS WORLD CLASS is seeking volunteer support. the practitioner, welcoming ® What’s On – see page 5 & 6 ® News P10 & 12 Elder Tree Befriending participants, joining-in with Service’s Strength and Balance the group, encouraging the ZEROWASTE, PLASTICFREE and read this group at The Watermark participants in the directed SHOPPING IN IVYBRIDGE ® P09 month’s issue of in Ivybridge on Thursdays activity, and assisting JOURNEY THROUGH LIVES OF the imag online (10.30am-12.30pm) will support participants as directed by the FEMALE WRITERS ® P10 those who may be at risk of practitioner. CONNECTING PEOPLE ® P15 falls with the aim to build If you are interested in this ROTARY CLUB OF IVYBRIDGE’S strength and balance in order opportunity and would like to FANTASTIC YEAR ® P19 to prevent falls, lowering the find out more, call the Elder SEASON OF SUCCESS AT risk of subsequent injuries and Tree volunteer office on 01752 ALL LEVELS ® P30 reducing hospital admissions. 651717 or email Volunteers@ The volunteer role will involve eldertreebefriending.co.uk BORROW FROM LIBRARY OF THINGS imagTheShareShedoffers350+items® P10 Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk imag 3 The imag is an independent magazine published and produced by Lily design, 6 Claymans Pathway, Woodlands, Ivybridge PL21 9UZ. © Lily design 2022. 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. When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

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MUSICAL MAGIC MEET THE MAKERS AT OPEN STUDIO EVENT WHAT’S ON @ THEATRE ROYAL Local artists are set to open flagship event of Devon Artist also on sale and it can be a perfect Theatre Royal Plymouth has their studios to the public for this Network. For two weeks every opportunity to purchase unique an exciting range of shows year’s Devon Open Studios. September, members open their artwork direct from the maker. taking to the stage for the At Haswell Farm Studios in North doors and invite people in to dis- For full details, including a map remainder of 2022 that all Huish near South Brent, Karen cover their work. Visitors can chat showing the location of partici- musical lovers will enjoy. Murphy, Amanda Harvey and to the artists themselves about their pating artists, and to see opening Fisherman’s Friends (1st-10th Caroline Evans will be showcas- processes and inspiration. Work is times visit devonopenstudios.co.uk Sept) is based on the true ing their vibrant artwork, ceramics story of the Cornish singing and glass art in a stunning farm- sensations. house studio setting. Beautiful: The Carole King During the fortnight there is a Musical (20th-24th Sept) is a mixed media workshop on 14th brand-new production of the September (£40 inc materials) and award-winning show. a ‘Meet the makers’ day on 22nd Bugsy Malone (18th-22nd Oct). September, which will include a This revival of the universal- demonstration of glass fusion. ly-acclaimed Lyric Hammer- Twelve diverse artists and makers smith Theatre production are opening the doors to the Old is a spectacular theatrical School Community Centre in experience. South Brent. The centre hosts Girl From The North Country basketry, book making, carving, (1st-5th Nov). Celebrated play- ceramics, drawing, jewellery, wright Conor McPherson bold- mixed media, painting, paper, ly re-imagines the legendary printmaking, sculpture, textiles songs of Bob Dylan, like you’ve and wood. never heard them before. Devon Open Studios is the annual TAKE YOUR PARTNER CQAURIZINNGIGCHHTAFROITRY BEAUTIFUL SETTING HARFORD SPECIAL BY THE HAND... FOR CLASSIC CARS SPACES NEXT WALK ... At a Barn Dance in Ermington South Brent & District Caring’s Classic cars will be on show in An exploration of the ancient St Church on Friday, 30th September. monthly Quiz Night and the beautiful setting of the Lyne- Petroc’s graveyard, with tales and As well as dancing, with caller, to Raffle is on Thursday, 8th ham Estate, near Yealmpton, on reminiscences of people buried lively dance music with a strong September, in the Packhorse Sunday, 4th September. There there from local people, is the Irish flavour from Mooncoin Barn Inn, starting at 8pm. will also be food and craft stalls, next walk in the Harford Special Dance Band (Devon), there will Turn up and join in - it’s bouncy castle, drinks bar and Spaces series on 25th September. be pasties and a bar. Tickets – only £1 per person - with all jazz band. Gates open to the pub- Meet at St Petroc’s Harford at £15 for adults and £5 for children proceeds going to South Brent lic between 10am-4pm. General 5.30pm for 6pm start. Returning to aged 3-18 – are available from & District Caring. admission is £5 (including car the church for a bring and share 07815 437568. Music from 7pm, driver and passengers), pedes- supper. Details – 01752 691749 / dancing at 7.30pm. trians £2. facebook.com/stpetrocsharford EXPLORE HISTORIC GARDENS AT SHILSTONE LLIONCOAPLRSICNETNSEOSF Explore parts of Shilstone’s Whilst on site, you may also like a converted horse box. Colourful lino prints of local incredible historic gardens at to enjoy a treat from Polly Ann’s Please note that the gardens in- scenes and wildlife, by Harford free open garden events on mobile pop-up country kitchen in clude steep slopes, rough ground artist Joanna Haigh, will be on Tuesday 20th and Sunday 25th the Archive courtyard. Polly Ann’s and steps. show at Lukesland Gardens dur- September (11am-3pm). provides scrumptious, local- For more details visit ing their autumn opening season. Visitors will be able to look around ly-sourced, hot and cold food from devonruralarchive.com/events/ The pictures will be on display parts of Shilstone’s incredible – and for sale – in the Tearoom historic gardens, namely the on Sundays and Wednesdays north-eastern terraces giving stun- between 2nd October and 13th ning views across the house and November. down into the valley, and the val- ley itself with medieval fishponds, PARTY IN THE PARK rills and cascades. You will also be able to see the Grotto and Ivybridge Churches Together remains of the only known 17th invite you to a Party in the Park century Italianate Water Theatre in on Sunday, 18th September, in the UK during your wander. Victoria Park. The day starts with The Devon Rural Archive will a church service at 10.30am, also be open so that you can view with the family party starting at current exhibitions, browse our 12.30pm. There will entertainment, second hand book stall and chat bouncy castle, barbecue, music, with our team about the history of crafts and more. Free entry. your house! Access to the gardens and the Guided Tour of Historic Landscape P25 Archive is free of charge. When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag imag 5

COMMUNITY DIARY MONDAY IVYBRIDGE PROBUS CLUB 12:00- Facebook: search So Social Ivybridge or Leonards Road. Free peer support group Ivybridge Rugby Club but are sometimes 15:00 Wrangaton Golf Club. Men’s lunch call Shirley Weeks on 07934 999404 . for people living with long-term medical away days. Contact Keith Reed – 01752 Details correct at time of going to press. If you are aware of any other groups who are not on the list, or if any details have changed, please email [email protected] SOUTH HAMS CITIZENS ADVICE club with speakers. 07879 992755 / IVYBRIDGE FOODBANK 13:00-15:00 conditions and disabilities. Facebook: 893573 / ermevalleyharriers.co.uk 09:30-12:30 The Watermark. Drop-in [email protected] Ivybridge Methodist Church. Open to all. search So Social Ivybridge or call Shirley THE BRIDGE PROJECT YOUTH CAFE consultations every Monday (excluding TUESDAY LUNCHES 12:15-13:30 For more information visit www.ivybridge. Weeks on 07934 999404 . 18:30-22:00 The Bridge, Leonards Road. bank holidays). No appointment needed, Ivybridge Methodist Church. Delicious foodbank.org.uk or email: info@ivybridge. KNIT AND NATTER 14:30-16:30 Drop-in evening. Free. Table football, Xbox, turn up and go to top floor. At other times lunches served every Tuesday. Children foodbank.org.uk or call 07706 457336. Food Ivybridge Library. A friendly group who games, pool table, ping pong, hot chocolate. phone free on 0808 278 7948 to speak to a welcome. donations welcome 10am-12pm. Also food enjoy knitting, sewing and crochet over a 6.30-8pm for Years 6, 7 & 8. 8.30-10pm for local adviser. IVYBRIDGE ARTY CRAFTY GROUP donation points at Tesco Lee Mill, Ivybridge cup of tea or coffee, accompanied by some Years 9 & above (up to 18). Call Elis Norton: COFFEE MORNING 10:30-12:00 13:30-16:30 Scout and Guide HQ, Blachford Coops and Nature’s Larder. chatter. Free. 07966 911560 / [email protected] Abbeyfield House, Trehill Road. Everyone Road. An afternoon of painting or craft. THE BRIDGE STROKE GROUP 1st IVYBRIDGE RAINBOWS 16:10- RAF AIR CADETS 19:00-21:30 Cadet welcome. To book call 01752 691567 or For more information or to join the group 13:30-15:30 Ivybridge Town Hall. Second 17:20 St John’s Church Hall. For more Centre, Filham Park. For information email email [email protected] contact Gerry on 01752 690176 or Hazel on Wednesday of the month. Offering support information please contact Jackie: [email protected] or call 07518 025526 IVYBRIDGE TREFOIL GUILD 10:30 01752 892438.. to those who have suffered a stroke and [email protected] YOUTH LEISURE NIGHT 19:00 Bridge Cafe, Leonards Road. Whether 5th IVYBRIDGE RAINBOWS 17:30- their carers. For more information call 2nd IVYBRIDGE RAINBOWS 17:10- Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Ages 11-16. Term you’re involved in Girlguiding or not, Trefoil 18:30 Ivybridge Methodist Church. 01752 896931. 18:20 St John’s Church Hall. For more time. First week free, then £2.50. Guild is a wonderful opportunity to meet Contact Jenny on 01752 894265 / email IVYBRIDGE MEMORY CAFE information please contact Jackie: like-minded people to share your next [email protected] 14:00-16:00 The Watermark. We meet [email protected] SATURDAY adventure. Contact Joy Davies on 01752 3rd IVYBRIDGE BROWNIES 18:00- every fortnight on a Wednesday for ERME VALLEY HARRIERS – JUNIOR IVYBRIDGE ARTISAN MARKET 09:30- 895946 for more information. 19:30 Ivybridge Methodist Church. entertainment, refreshments and a chat TRAINING 18:00-19:15 Ivybridge 13:00 The Watermark. First Saturday of the SOUTH HAMS COMMUNITY Contact Jenny on 01752 894265 / email together. If your loved one is suffering Community College. Training for those month. A wide range of handmade items. ORCHESTRA 10:30 Ivybridge Rugby Club. [email protected] from cognitive impairment give us a call on aged 8 upwards of all abilities. For more ivybridgeartisanmarket.co.uk An orchestra for enthusiastic amateurs ERME VALLEY HARRIERS – SENIORS 07498746944 information contact Keith Reed on 01752 LEGO CLUB 10:00-12:00 Ivybridge meeting weekly during term time. For TRAINING SESSION 18:00-19:00 IVYBRIDGE BLOOMERS 14:00-16:00 893573 www.ermevalleyharriers.co.uk Library. All ages welcome (under 8s must information and contact details see www. Ivybridge Rugby Club. Friendly running The Leat Garden, off Fore Street. A group IVYBRIDGE VOLUNTEER POLICE be supervised). No need to book. Suggested shco.co.uk £5 per session payable termly. club for those of all abilities. Contact Keith of enthusiastic volunteers on a mission CADETS 18:30 Ivybridge Community donation 50p per child. For details call STORYTIME 10:30-11:00 Ivybridge Reed– 01752893573/ermevalleyharriers. to make Ivybridge beautiful! No previous College. Every Thursday - term time only. Ivybridge Library on 01752 893140. Library. For children between the ages of co.uk gardening experience necessary. Search £3 per week but this may be subsidised in THE DARTMOOR EDGE FEST 10:00- 3 and 5 and their carers. No need to book. IVYBRIDGE JUDO CLUB 18:15-20:15 St Facebook – Ivybridge Bloomers, see extreme cases of hardship. www.dc.police. 16:00 The Clay Factory. Third Saturday of Call Ivybridge Library on 01752 893140. John’s Church Hall. Beginners 6.15-7.15pm, ivybridgebloomers.community or phone uk/cadets / [email protected] the month. Creative festival with art market, RAMBLERS WELLBEING WALKS juniors 7.15-8.15pm. Contact Pete Whitfield Shirley Weeks on 07934 999404. ARMY CADETS 19:00 Cadet Centre, crafts, community art making, children’s (Walking for Health) Level 1 11:00 – 07599 111815 / petewhitfield62@gmail. 1st IVYBRIDGE GUIDES 18:00-20:00. Filham Park. For more information, contact activities and cafe. Free - suggested £1 Every Monday from The Watermark. com Timings and location can vary depending Abigail Boyne on1399boyn@armymail. donation on exit. [email protected] These are shortish walks at a slower ARMY CADETS 19:00-21:00 Cadet on the activity. Contact Leah Parsons mod.uk or visit armycadets.com/ SO SOCIAL - COFFEE MORNING pace specifically to assist regaining health Centre, Filham Park. Abigail Boyne on for more information: ivybridgeguides@ LIONS CLUB 19:30 The Watermark. 11:00-12:00 The Bridge Community Cafe. after illness or regaining confidence. Well [email protected] hotmail.com Second and fourth Thursday of the month. Meet new friends and enjoy the company behaved dog owners welcome. IVYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHOIR 19:30- IVYBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB 18:00-20:00 All welcome. For more info contact 0845 of others. Everyone is welcome. Facebook: www.ramblers.org.uk 21:30 Douro Court. southdevonsingers@ The Watermark. Fortnightly on the second 833 9834 or [email protected] search So Social Ivybridge or phone Shirley VETERANS PEER SUPPORT GROUP gmail.com / 07915 053950 and fourth Wednesday of the month. For COME DANCING, CIRCLE DANCE Weeks on 07934 999404. 12:00-14:00 The Farmyard Cafe, Wotter. IVYBRIDGE & DISTRICT CAMERA more information call 01752 698055 or see 19:30-21:00 Yealmpton Community Centre. THE ART PLAYGROUND 11:00-14:00 Free veterans and families coffee drop-in. CLUB 19:30 Jubilee Hall, Bittaford. www.facebook.com/IvybridgeRotary Clearly taught, easy to learn and great fun! The Clay Factory. First Saturday of the Contact Trevor Gracey on 07964 319683. Show your own work. Guest speakers. IVYBRIDGE BOWLS CLUB 18:30 For more information contact Roz on 01752 month. Community art making for all U3A GENERAL MEETING 14:00-16:30 Visitors welcome. Contact email: Bridge Park Clubhouse. Every week April 880196. 1st and 3rd Thurs of each month. ages: adults and children. Free (donations The Watermark. General meetings are [email protected] - September. Information from Stephen TABLE TENNIS 20:00-21:30 Sports Hall, welcome). [email protected] held on the third Monday of each month The club meets on the second and Buckle - 01752 657986. Ivybridge Community College. Junior(u18) MESSY CHURCH 14:00-15:30 The (excluding bank holidays). For more fourth Tuesday of each month. www. ERME VALLEY RANGERS 18:30-20:30. £2 - Adults £4 per session. First visit is free. Bridge, Leonards Road. Second Saturday information email ivybridge.u3a@gmail. ivybridgecameraclub.org Part of Girlguiding for girls aged 14 to Booking essential either by text, email or of each month. Bible story, crafts, songs com or call 01752 658164. IVYBRIDGE YOUNG FARMERS 19:30 18. We are girl led, if we can, we do what Whatsapp. Contact Alan on 07712 896185 and snacks for the whole family, suitable for POLICE DROP IN SESSION 14:30 The Hunting Lodge, Cadleigh Lane. First they want to do such as cooking, craft and or [email protected] ages 3-10. Contact Ruth on 01752 896974 or Ivybridge Library. First Monday of every Tuesday of the month. For information having fun. The location will depend on the [email protected] for details. month. Discuss concerns, issues or general visit www.devonyfc.co.uk/join-yfc-club / activity. For information call Sharon on FRIDAY questions. see www.facebook.com/IvyYFC / or call 01752 698656. LITTLE FISHIES PARENTS AND SUNDAY RAF AIR CADETS 19:00-21:00 Cadet 07472904700 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 19:00-21:00 TODDLERS GROUP 09:30-11:00 FAMILY WORSHIP 10:30 Ivybridge Centre, Filham Park. For information email Ivybridge Constitutional Club. For more The Bridge, Leonards Road. Term time Methodist Church. Lively family worship [email protected] or call 07518 025526 WEDNESDAY information contact Dermot Roberts on only. £2 per session per family. Contact with activities for all ages of young people. IVYBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB 19:30 The IVYBRIDGE CARING VOLUNTEERS 01752 691645. Meeting dates may differ Ruth Hammond on 01752 896974 / Contact Pam Montgomery imcbookings@ Bridge, Leonards Road. Meetings – every 09:30-12:00 The Watermark. Drop in for - check http://branches.britishlegion.org. [email protected] gmail.com or 01752 894083. second Monday (apart from January and a chat about donating a couple of hours uk/branches/ivybridge or www.facebook. IVY CRAFTERS 10:00-12:00 Endsleigh IVYBRIDGE SALVATION ARMY August) – vary from floral demonstrations of your time for elderly people in the com/royalbritishlegionivybridge/ Garden Centre. Weekly craft group. SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30-10:30 by demonstrators to ‘hands-on’ workshops. community. Call 07791239357 or visit the IVYBRIDGE THEATRE COMPANY Different and varied craft activity each The Bridge, Leonards Road. For more Visitors are welcome - first visit free, £8 for top floor of The Watermark and use the 19:30-22:00 Chapel Place Community week. £10 per session, all materials information contact Ruth and Ian subsequent visits. For more information phone there for entry. Centre, off Fore Street. For more included. Contact Jenny on 07706 317825 Hammond on Tel: 01752 896974. contact Lindsey Reid – 01752 894579. SWEENEY TODDLERS 10:00-12:00 information, contact Ron Davis on 01752 or [email protected] [email protected] SEQUENCE DANCING CLUB 19:30- Scout Hut, Leonards Road. Parent/child 893308 or email [email protected] TECHIE TALK 10:30-12:30 Ivybridge MORNING WORSHIP 10:30 St John 22:00 Lee Moor Public Hall. 01752 892741. playgroup for preschool age children Library. Need help with IT, gadgets, apps or The Evangelist. One hour service followed (birth to 4 years) and their adult. £3 per THURSDAY email? Drop in and see if our IT volunteer by refreshments. Contact Paul Hinckley – TUESDAY family per session for up to 2 children. IVYBRIDGE CARING VOLUNTEERS can help! [email protected] / 01752 895227. Booking essential via bookwhen.com/ 09:30-12:00 The Watermark. Drop in for CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE 11:00 SERVICE 10:30 Ivybridge Baptist Church. LITTLE FISHIES PARENTS AND sweeneytoddlers a chat about donating a couple of hours St Austin’s Priory. First Friday of the month. Junior church and crèche during the TODDLERS GROUP 09:30-11:00 The BRIGHT STARTS 10:30-11:00 Ivybridge of your time for elderly people in the All welcome. message – tea/coffee after the service. Bridge, Leonards Road. Term time Library. For children between the ages of 2 community. Call 07791239357 or visit the COMMUNITY CAFE 11:15-15:00 Pastor: Ian MacGregor – 07504 927437 / only. £2 per session per family. Contact and 4 and their carers. A structured singing top floor of The Watermark and use the The Bridge, Leonards Road. For email [email protected] Ruth Hammond on 01752 896974 / and story session, helping prepare children phone there for entry. more information contact Ruth or Ian MASS 11:30 St Austin’s Priory. With [email protected] for preschool. No need to book. Suggested WALKING FOR HEALTH - level II 09:45 Hammond – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ children’s liturgy. Tea/coffee afterwards. WALKING FOR HEALTH - level II donation of 50p per child. Meet outside Ivybridge Leisure Centre. salvationarmy.org.uk IVYBRIDGE WALKING GROUP 10:00- 09:45 Meet outside Ivybridge Leisure READ AND REMINISCE 10:30-12:30 walkingforhealth.org.uk WISE AND WONDERFUL 14:30-16:00 16:00.Afriendlygroupthatwalksfortnightly Centre. Suitable for people looking to Ivybridge Library. Listen to poems and COMMUNITY CAFE 10:00-15:00 Ivybridge Methodist Church. A fellowship in and around the South Hams and beyond. increase their activity levels. Up to 60 mins, stories read aloud. Share your memories The Bridge, Leonards Road. For group open to everyone with a different www.iwcdevon.org.uk may include some moderate slopes, steps, over a cup of tea or coffee. Free. Contact more information contact Ruth or Ian activity or speaker each week. Term IVYBRIDGE BLOOMERS 14:00-16:00 uneven surfaces and stiles. Free. Led by Ivybridge Library on 01752 893140. Hammond – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ times only. Programme can be viewed The Snail Garden, Harford Road. No trained walk leaders. walkingforhealth. COMMUNITY CAFE 11:00-15:00 salvationarmy.org.uk at ivybridgemethodistchurch.co.uk/ previous gardening experience necessary. org.uk The Bridge, Leonards Road. For MASS 10:00 St Austin’s Priory. imcevents/groups-page/wise-and- Visit ivybridgebloomers.community/ PARENTS AND TODDLERS 10:00- more information contact Ruth or Ian BOUNCE & RHYME 10:30-11:00 wonderful/ £1 per person. Contact Val Phone Shirley Weeks on 07934 999404. 11:30 Ivybridge Baptist Church. Term Hammond – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ Ivybridge Library. For children under 3 and 893614, Maureen 945799, Sue 896444, SERVICE 18:00 Ivybridge Baptist Church. times only. Crafts, singing and story time. salvationarmy.org.uk their carers. For information, call Ivybridge Carole 894676, Christine and David Communion on the third Sunday of the 01752 698197 / [email protected] SO SOCIAL - COFFEE MORNING Library on 01752 893140. No need to book. 892858, Judy 894829. month. Tea/coffee after the service, and a IVYBRIDGE COMMUNITY HUB 11:00-12:00 The Bridge Community Cafe. Suggested donation 50p per child. ERME VALLEY HARRIERS – SENIORS shared tea on the first Sunday of the month. 10:30-12:00 Ivybridge Library. 07884 Come and meet new friends and enjoy the SO SOCIAL IVYBRIDGE - PEER TRAINING SESSION 18:00-19:00 Social Our Pastor: Ian MacGregor – 07504 927437 063592 / www.innercompassguide.com/ company of others. Everyone welcome. SUPPORT 14:00-15:00 The Bridge, run for all abilities. 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NEWS LBIOBRRRAORWY OFFROTHMINTGHSE Borrow useful, everyday items, THE SHARE SHED VISITS SOUTH BRENT EVERY FRIDAY at a low cost from the Share Shed - A Library of Things The Share Shed offers 350+ items, including tools, household goods, garden- ing equipment, suitcases, sewing machines and much more for people to borrow at a low cost. Travelling in its bespoke van, a real ‘shed on wheels’, this great community resource is at the South Brent Old School Community Cen- tre every Friday, from 10am to 12noon. Check out everything you can borrow at www.shareshed. org.uk. You can become a mem- ber online (donation between £5 and £50 towards your annual membership), and reserve your items straight away. VOLUNTEERS – CITIZENS ADVICE NEEDS YOU! LISTENING EVENT The current cost of living crisis is Advice by phone, email or at an primary purpose is to manage in- Ivybridge Town Council would making life increasingly difficult outreach centre. bound and outbound correspond- like to know what it should be for many people. Can you spare a Once fully trained, assessors can ence with clients and other parties focussing on for the town, and day a week to help? volunteer from home, Citizens to ensure the cases progress. some ideas of how to achieve it, Citizens Advice South Hams ur- Advice South Hams’ Totnes office, This role is likely to be based in at listening events this month. gently need people to help on the or their local outreach. the Totnes office, but home work- The council will soon be setting frontline as telephone assessors Join the Client Support team ing is an option once experienced. its budget for 2023-2024 and pre- and client support volunteers. Well organised, adept adminis- To apply for either role complete paring for full council elections Join the Assessor team trators are also being sought to the volunteer application form in May 2023. People are invited Assessors are the first point expand the client support team. at www.southhamscab.org.uk/ to go along to The Watermark on of contact for members of the Full training is provided for this get-involved Saturday 10th September, (10am- community who contact Citizens exciting and diverse role, whose For further information, email 1pm) or Thursday, 15th Sep- [email protected] tember, (3-7pm) to share their ‘CFHRAENE’GCEASRTPOARK thoughts on what should be coun- TAKE A JOURNEY THROUGH cil priorities. It’s an opportunity Some changes to the way LIVES OF FEMALE WRITERS to help shape what the council Erme Court car park, which does more of, less of, and maybe offers two hours free parking An immersive hours. The exhibit can be enjoyed encourage them to provide in the centre of town, is run augmented reality alone, or in groups of up to four something new for the town. are due to come into force. experience that takes people at a time. The changes are : viewers on a journey n Fun Palace The library’s Fun CLUHNRCISHTEMSAS DAY • Number plate recognition through the lives and Palace is open on Friday, 30th cameras will be installed to works of four female September, and Saturday, 1st Ivybridge Town Council is hoping to once control car park usage from writers, whose books October. A Fun Palace is a cele- again hold the Christmas Day lunch at some point late August/early reside within the bration of local peoples’ hobbies, The Watermark for residents who would September. Signage will be ‘Cage’ beneath the skills and talents, run by local otherwise be on their own on the day. changed at this time, too. floors of Exeter Library where out people, for local people. This If you, or someone you know, is not looking • There will still be two hours of 800 books in the Cage, only year there will be creative writing, forward to a solo Christmas Day get in free parking, with no ticket or eight are written by women, is planting, hockey, crochet, word touch by calling 01752 893815, emailing app required coming to Ivybridge Library. art and much, much more. Come [email protected] or pop in to the • The option to pay for up to a Unlocking The Cage features a along to have a go at something town hall and speak to them. five hour stay will require pay- uniquely-designed book which you haven’t done before. For those who are not comfortable with ment via an app. There will be viewers use to navigate their indoor gatherings, the council is also no cash/card ticket machines. journey. With each turn of the hoping to be able to provide a hamper and • Charges will apply 24/7. page, a new chapter begins on a doorstep visit by one of our volunteers. • Blue Badge holders will only the screen, breathing life into the Please contact us as above if you prefer receive two hours free parking intricate illustrations. this option. Please contact us by 30th but can pay for longer using You can experience Unlocking September to allow us time to plan the day. the app. the Cage for free at Ivybridge Li- If you would like to volunteer or contribute brary from 22nd September to 6th to this really worthwhile event please October, during library opening contact the town hall. More news on page 12 10 imag Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk

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NEWS CWOOLRLLEDGECLAAWSASRMDAERDK TAIZE SERVICE TRIBUTE TO POETI am very sorry to have was a natural linguist, Ivybridge Community College has often being mistaken been re-awarded the prestigious Churches Together in Ivybridge to report that my wife World Class Schools Quality Mark. is holding a Taize service on Sun- Gillian Dredge, who was a regular con- for a native of the country she was visiting. The college, which is the only day, 16th October, in St John’s tributor of poems to this magazine writing She was also an artist and silk screen school in Devon to once again be church, Ivybridge, (6pm). under the name Margaret Arnold, passed painter and produced some beautiful awarded the Quality Mark, joins The meditative praise service away on 11th August 2022. work. She had many other talents but only 120 accredited World Class features distinctive meditative Gill was a very talented lady who, in was always self–effacing and genuinely schools across the UK. music – one or two lines of text addition to being a published poet, was a pleased (and surprised) when people The award recognises that not set to a simple tune with harmo- musician coming to the fore in her school- admired her talent. only is the college an outstanding nies supplied by instruments and days with the county youth orchestra But these are not the reasons I will always school, but that it produces truly voices. The service is ecumen- and in later life as a founder member of a miss her. We were married for over 55 world class students. ical with people from each local town orchestra, before being cruelly years and we loved and cared for each The college passed a rigorous denomination involved. robbed of her ability to play both the violin other. student-led assessment process to and piano through spreading arthritis. She prove they had maintained a World Phillip Dredge Class standard of education since their last assessment two years ago. SLIOTUTETRH PBIRCEKNT The latest South Brent community litter pick is on Saturday, 17th September. Meet at Palstone Park Recreation Ground at 2pm. Some hi-vis jackets, gloves and litter-pick- ers available, but if you have some, please bring them. The litter pick is usually every two months on the last Sunday of the month, how- ever, the September date aligns with World Cleanup Day. 12 imag Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk

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FEATURE CONNECTING PEOPLE So Social groups are helping people connect to each other and become more involved in their community Y ou may have noticed all So Social meet ups have the opportunity to suggest the work that Ivybridge We meet for a cuppa and a chat topics that they would like to see Bloomers have done on a Saturday morning at 11.30am covered. We are hoping to have around the town, but did you and Wednesday at 11am at The an exhibition of the art group work know that Bloomers are part of Bridge Café. It’s a friendly and at The Watermark next year. a larger organisation called So informal group and perfect for We also have a support group Social Ivybridge, asks Shirley making new friends. Everyone is for people living with long-term Weeks. welcome to join us. medical conditions. It’s a relaxed So Social started four years ago Ukraine support group and informal space to support with the aim of helping people Recently, we have also been each other, ask questions or connect to each other and hosting a group for our Ukrainian just have a coffee and enjoy the become more involved in their guests, who have really company. We can also offer community. Since then, we have appreciated having a place to get benefits advice, help in obtaining gone from strength-to-strength, together and talk to others from social care and advice for carers. with many different groups their own country. The Ukraine We are at The Bridge café every providing opportunities for people support group meets every Thursday afternoon at 2pm. with a variety of interests to get Wednesday at 1.30pm at The We also have fledgling Spanish involved. Here are just a few of the Bridge Café. conversation and photography activities we offer: groups, so there’s lots to join in with. Ivybridge Bloomers So Social Art from the Heart All of our groups are free to attend The Bloomers meet every week This group meets every Thursday as we aim to be as inclusive to work on areas around the at 1pm at the Bridge Café. It as possible. We do, however, town to improve them by tidying is a small, friendly group of all appreciate donations to help and planting to make Ivybridge abilities who have fun learning keep our activities going! For this prettier! No gardening experience together and sharing skills. It’s reason, you may see donation is required, just enthusiasm and a also a good chance to have a buckets at some of our events. We willingness to get stuck in. cuppa and a chat while trying are in the process of developing a We entered Britain in Bloom again out some artwork. Members website where we will be able to this year and are waiting with take donations online. bated breath for the results in If you would like to know more October. about So Social you can email us We are currently looking at at [email protected] obtaining wheelchair accessible Look for us on Facebook at So planters to allow everyone to have Social Ivybridge and we also have the opportunity to join in. fliers with information about all It’s not all gardening though, and our groups at The Watermark and we are also looking for people to The Bridge Café. help with fundraising, organising We look forward to meeting you! events and general admin work. When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag imag 15

FEATURE A phrase we have all heard, often pronounced with a northern twang TROUBLE AT T’MILL and used to refer to a problem of some sort. By Andrew Jewell – researcher for Ivybridge Heritage & Archives Group The origins of the phrase might well have come from the textile work cylinder and spun at speed, to transfer to the much cleaner The Great Button mills in Yorkshire and Lancashire a process called ‘dusting’. This environment of the ‘Salle’. This Mystery in Ivybridge during the 19th century, where was particularly unpleasant work, was located at the other end of disputes between workers and with reports that ‘the air was the paper mill. The salle was a During 1987, groundworkers their owners were commonplace. impregnated with dust sufficient very large, well-lit and airy room landscaping at the new housing In December 1852, a local to make a fog’. where the finished sheets of estate near the leisure centre newspaper reported ‘a fracas’ at The rags were then cut and sort- paper were glazed, sorted and were discovering hundreds of Stowford Paper Mill in Ivybridge, ed. Standing at a wooden table counted. buttons daily which were totally ‘the combatants being some inset with wire grating, women The use of rags at Stowford Mill unexplained. This soon attracted of the women employed and it would place handfuls of rags on was eventually phased out in the attention of the local media appears that for some time past, to the grating allowing any loose the early 1970s due in part to the and shortly after going to press a jealousy has been growing up dirt to fall through. Using a sharp growing use of synthetic fibres in the answer was forthcoming. betwixt several of the women... vertical knife which was fixed to textiles. It seems that the town’s paper from angry words they came to the bench with the blade facing mill was responsible for the blows and knives were darted away, rags were cut into pieces Ivybridge Heritage & mystery cache. about the work-room with terrible of about two inches square by Archives Group has Around 1869, pipes were laid ferocity’. produced several from Stowford Mill to a field The row was quelled by the over- drawing the cloth towards the publications which at Filham where settling beds looker, a gentleman in charge of operator and against the blade. can be purchased were established to remove the women and it was reported Other offending items such as at The Watermark solids from the mill waste that ‘one or two of the most water before it was discharged refractory were very properly buttons and fastenings were into the river. Waste water dismissed’. removed, hems and seams un- n Memories of Stowford Mill will was crudely treated by filtering Between 200 and 300 women picked and the sewing thread be the theme of an art exhibition it through cinders, originally worked at the paper mill at this discarded. To the side of each in The Watermark’s atrium this from the mill’s coal-fired time. They were employed in table a box divided into compart- November and December. boilers, hence the name of the upper floors of the large ments served to segregate the A collection of atmospheric pho- ‘Cinder Lane’ which led to the mill building referred to as the different qualities of rags. tographs taken by Jamie Haigh site. There was also an area rag loft. They were required to Every woman’s work was in February 2021 sparked by his where waste from the rag loft sort and cut ‘rags’ – discarded distinguished by a number and interest of the mill and its history could be dumped and over clothing and similar – which was carefully examined. Anything not within the local community, will the years cartloads of buttons the basic raw material for paper. up to standard was returned for be on display. which had been removed from This activity was both dirty and further processing. The cut rags The Watermark invites anyone to clothing were brought there for potentially dangerous as the were then lowered through submit any photos, stories burial. Once a sedimentation clothing could carry plague and a hatch to the floor be- and recollections of plant was installed in the mill pestilence. There were a number low where they were their time at the mill grounds, the settling beds of reported cases of cholera and stored in large for a memory board became redundant. The owners smallpox in Ivybridge which receptacles ready to compliment the of the mill eventually sold the were attributed to this work. for the next stage exhibition.  land to the District Council The problem was industry-wide of the process. Ivybridge made for redevelopment. Anybody and it eventually led to the It was not un- paper from the 18th living in Button Lane at Filham, complete prohibition of the im- common for family century until 2013, wondering about the origins of portation of rags from European groups of women to the dandy rolls are on its name, now have the answer! destinations during the latter part be employed at the show in The Watermark of the century. rag loft. However, and indeed the name At Stowford Mill, the incoming for lots more rags were first put into a wire- the general ambition was local history stemmed from the mill. } The ragloft was a frightening place to go up to. It was all women, all wearing red scarfs. It was very intimidating for young lads. The cuttermen would send you up there to get some rags to clean the cutter on a Friday. an extract from an oral history of a former employee of stowford paper mill 16 imag Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk

Moorsway Federation Where learning is an adventure! 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 is Moorsway Federation can offer: G An exciting weekly Forest valued and known to all the School programme in each staff G Small class sizes school G A broad and balanced G Experienced teams of G Residential opportunities in dedicated staff curriculum combining years 4, 5 and 6 excellence and enjoyment of G An inclusive, family ethos where learning G Outdoor adventurous activity everyone cares for each other opportunities Please contact us to arrange a personalised visit with our Head Teacher, Mr Hall, or Assistant Head, Mrs Baker, where we can share in your child’s journey www.moorswayfederation.org.uk

If you would like AFOGCSAREPUVDCAARH2CRIL,EIEALS3NDBTA&RLLEREY4NE to visit and have a look around, PRE-SCHOOL we would love to see you. Please phone the number below to make an appointment. Manor Pre-School provides a happy, safe and stimulating environment for children from the ages of 2 to 4. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is delivered by experienced and highly qualified staff in a well- resourced, attractive setting it operates under the where full use is made of leadership and governance the outdoor environment. of the school, which was Set in the grounds of Manor rated ‘Outstanding’ by Primary School in Ivybridge, Ofsted in February 2016. The school is also able to offer wrap-around Tel: 01752 893182 Manor Pre-School care for pre-school children at its popular Manor Way, Ivybridge Kids’ Club at the beginning and end of the day. Please enquire for further details. PL21 9BG

CLUBS President Barry Mills presenting cheques to Young Devon (top) and l-r above 1st Ivybridge Scouts, Ivybridge Air Cadets, 1st Ivybridge Guides and Ivybridge Army Cadets ROTARY CLUB’S FANTASTIC YEAR I n the 51st year of Ivybridge Ukraine. Over £5,000 was raised defibrillator to be placed in the Rotary, the club has had a and sent. Members also helped Woodlands area. fantastic year. at a collection and distribution At the end of the Rotary year, The Rotary year starts in July centre in Plymouth. president Barry Mills had the and for the first time in a couple Fundraising is vitally important pleasure of donating money of years there has not been the as it enables the club to support to his chosen charity Young hindrance of covid. local, national and international Devon. They received £2,000. The Rotary Club of Ivybridge charities and groups. There was also £500 given to 1st combines a mixture of The Rotary Club of Ivybridge’s Ivybridge Scouts, 1st Ivybridge fundraising, social events and main fundraising event is the ever- Guides, Ivybridge Air Cadets and community involvement. popular Christmas collections, Ivybridge Army Cadets. During the past year, some when the Rotary Club is able to Join The Rotary Club of Ivybridge members have been helping with persuade Father Christmas to join The club has welcomed five new Ivybridge Foodbank, delivering them on 11 nights in December members in the last 12 months. food parcels to those in need. Last and, along with his sleigh, visit Membership is open to men and Christmas, the club was called the streets of Ivybridge. Santa’s women and the club is always upon to help the town council with helpers collect money and last happy to welcome new members. stewarding for the lights switch- Christmas was a record collection The club meets twice a month (if on. The committee of Childrens with over £7,000 donated. there is a fifth Wednesday, then Hospice South West also Other fundraising events also on that evening as well). requested help with stewarding included a car boot sale and a There is no age limit. and bucket collections at the start very successful quiz night, as a If you are interested in joining, of The Santa motorbike ride and result of which £300 was given to search The Rotary Club of when riding through Ivybridge. Ivybridge Foodbank. Ivybridge online or contact In response to the Russian Over the last three years, the club Rotary International and ask to invasion of Ukraine, Rotarians has been holding defibrillator be contacted. Alternatively, email collected money at Endsleigh and CPR training. They are [email protected] Garden Centre for the people of considering purchasing another When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag imag 19

CLUBS A naturalistic S OUTH HAMS AUTHORS basis of our walks. funding outings and a Christmas arrangement NETWORK is a not-for- The club welcome new members. special. For Zoom link, call 01548 profit group to enable Take a look at the Walk Diary on 532850 (£8 donation). By Ivybridge Flower Club authors who are serious about their website for more information This simple but beautiful publishing their work, or are – www.iwcdevon.org.uk I VYBRIDGE & DISTRICT arrangement is environmen- already published, to exchange CAMERA CLUB enjoyed tally friendly, using recycled ideas and contacts. I VYBRIDGE THEATRE another outing at the beginning plastic pots or glass jars and The group holds monthly COMPANY is putting the of August with an afternoon trip to no florists’ foam. It can be used meetings in Ivybridge as well as finishing touches to their Shaugh Bridge. indefinitely - just change the other events in the area. latest production, ‘Wonderful The possibility of climbing to the flowers and fabric to suit the The Network’s regular meeting Nonsense!’ , a 1920s-themed Dewerstone was dismissed, the occasion. this month is on 7th September entertainment. river, trees and bridge becoming at the Imperial Inn in Ivybridge The show features a whodunnit the focus with interesting shapes Materials: starting at 7.30pm. There will be ‘Over My Dead Body’ by Pat and patterns in both rocks and • A cake or biscuit tin news on the literary festival (see Baker, plus sketches, songs and a water being photographed. • Recycled Activia plastic bot- below) plus guest speaker Adam chance to dance the Charleston!. Club meetings restart on 6th tles or small glass jars, enough Glennon on ‘how to create a 30 Seating will be ‘cafe style’ at The September at 7.30pm in Bittaford to fill the container tightly day social media strategy’. All Watermark for the performances Village Hall with a “show your • Material (hessian/old fabric/ welcome, entry is free. on Friday, 23rd and Saturday, 24th own” evening for members to wrapping paper) to cover the Members of SHAN will be at September, starting at 7.30pm. show off their photos from the side of your tin (use double Dartmoor Edge Fest at the Clay The audience is invited to come summer and/or new techniques sided sticky tape to secure). Factory (on the road between in 20s costume, with prizes for the they have explored. Use lace or pins to decorate. Ivybridge and Bittaford) on 17th best ones each night and you may Membership of Ivybridge & • Use garden or hedgerow September. There will be book bring your own nibbles. District Camera Club is open to flowers (eg cornflower, scabi- readings and talks from Mary Tickets, priced £12 to include a everyone, all photographers are ous, nigella, cosmos, pinks) and McClarey (11.30am) and Lisa glass of fizz on arrival, are on sale welcome to join and participate in some small lengths of foliage Thomas (2pm). Free admission - now from The Watermark box talks, image discussion evenings, (pittosporum, ivy, grasses). tickets from Eventbrite. office – 01752 892220 or www. competitions, learning groups The taller flowers need to be at Looking further ahead, the ivybridgewatermark.co.uk and outings. Members can also least three times the height of Dartmoor Edge Literary Fest, in You are sure to have a ‘roaring participate in events and awards your container. association with the South Hams time’! organised by the Photographic Authors Network, is on 15th and Alliance of Great Britain, so the Method: 16th October at the Clay factory. T he talk at this month’s club offers something for all levels Use a jug to fill the containers Free entry. See the October meeting of THE ARTS from beginner to expert. with water. Begin to place your issue of the imag for more SOCIETY on 28th Further details including our flowers and foliage, putting tall- information. September is architecture + programme can be found at er pieces towards the centre of photography = art by Brian www.ivybridgecameraclub. the tin and working out to the T he walks in September Statar. org and details of any events or edge with smaller flowers and for IVYBRIDGE WALKING The Society’s meetings are held outings are posted on Facebook ivy. Complete the arrangement CLUB will take place on in the Methodist Church, Fore – www.facebook.com/groups/ by placing grasses throughout Sunday 11th and Sunday 25th Street, Kingsbridge. Time is 2pm IvybridgeCameraClub. the arrangement to achieve a September. for 2.30pm. If you’d like to know more naturalistic look. IWC is an Ivybridge-based Visitors welcome with a £10 about the club, email This would look beautiful in group that enjoy walking in the donation, or become a member ivybridgecameraclub@yahoo. the centre of the table at an al South Hams, the coastal paths, for £50 per year which includes co.uk or by use the “Contact Us” fresco meal or for table centres Dartmoor and countryside are the 10 lectures, a magazine, self page on the website. at a rustic wedding. RIGHT: Photos captured by Ross Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk Marven and Sue Joselyn on Ivybridge Camera Club’s trip to Shaugh Bridge 20 imag

Explore We o er your child the Learn opportunity to learn and Grow grow in both a safe and stimulating environment. Why not come and explore our amazing outside space! Proud to have been graded Outstanding by Ofsted Call — 01752 698224 0 – 5 year olds 8am – 6pm (7.30am starts available) 51 weeks a year Fresh home cooked meals millswoodnurseries.co.uk Sparkwell School o ers a A parent says: small and friendly learning “I feel extremely lucky that she environment, creative curriculum has had such a wonderful start to including Forest School for her education in a setting where all ages and a modern, well- she can be herself, appreciated equipped school. for it and to have had so many We currently have spaces in opportunities that I don’t believe various year groups across the she would of had elsewhere. school and welcome visits from “She has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Sparkwell. Thank you for all families looking for the right the hard work everyone puts in to school for their child. making school fun, interesting and Families thinking enjoyable, also the genuine love ahead for and care shown to the pupils. Reception entry “I really could not have wished for in 2023 are better for my daughter.” also welcome. If you are Our Good Ofsted report interested in in January 2019 says: nding out ‘The school environment what we can is calm and purposeful; The o er your child innovative curriculum motivates please and engages pupils; contact E ective pastoral support us for more ensures that pupils settle information or to quickly and feel safe and arrange a visit. happy in your school.’ g20.indaddm1 [email protected] www.sparkwell.dev1o9n/0.7sc/2h0.2u0k 11:03facebook.com/sparkwellschool Sparkwell School - Sep22.indd 1 ima11/08/2022 09:20 21 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag g



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