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imag THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE ISSUE 39 124 | NOV 2021 THE COVER PHOTO OF THE 2022 IVYBRIDGE CALENDAR: LONGTIMBER, BY NEIL ELSMORE – SEE PAGES 16-17 News Schools Wellbeing What’s On diary Remembrance Day Volunteering opportunities

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3 WELCOME imag call: 07516 539573 | email: info@theimag.co.uk web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets WELCOMING BACK OLD FAVOURITES Welcome to the November issue I, for one, am pleased that, }While curating this of the imag. with mitigating measures, the While curating this issue, there town’s vibrant social scene is issue, there has been has been a certain – pleasing increasingly active again. a certain – pleasing – sense of déjà vu as some If you are involved with a group – sense of déjà vu ‘regular’ features return after a or activity that is not listed on as some ‘regular’ long-ish absence. pages 10-11, please contact features return I am pleased to be able to Lindsay (the email address is on publish a what’s on/events page 11), who will be happy to diary (pages 10-11) for the first add it to the diary. time since March last year, for It seems far too early to be instance (thank you to Lindsay mentioning the ‘C’ word but... Lane at Ivybridge Town Council Another event returning this and Jessica Shipp, who compiled year is the Ivybridge Christmas the up-to-date information). Festival, which is on Friday, Also, the Remembrance Day 26th November. There will be Parade and Service is going market and food stalls, children’s ahead this month and I am entertainment, music and more delighted the imag can help in the town centre from mid publicise this occasion (page 12). afternoon into the evening. See Similarly, we are fortunate to live page 9 for details. in one of the most beautiful parts While on the subject of of the country and this has again Christmas, if you are organising been captured in the photos a festive event in December selected for the 2022 Ivybridge I would be happy to include Calendar (pages 16-17). details in the imag. Send a The Covid situation is, of course, brief write-up about the event – still very much at the forefront including the all-important when of many people’s minds but and where information – to info@ theimag.co.uk The deadline is 17th November. Steven Vincent Editor No part of this publication may be reproduced, in any form, without the prior express consent of the publisher. The imag is an independent magazine published and produced by Lily design, 6 Claymans Pathway, Woodlands, Ivybridge PL21 9UZ. © Lily design 2021. The imag has no affiliation to, nor official relationship with, any organisations or authorities. All information, advertised or provided, is accepted in good faith as being correct at the time of going to press. Opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher and editor. The publisher accepts no responsibility for products, goods or services that may be advertised or referred to.

NEWS4 GOOD TIMES RETURN LOINBR‘FAARKYEENXEHWIBSIT’ ION FOR DISABLED RIDERS Ugborough-based charity Erme An exhibition which sheds light Valley Riding for the Disabled, on data privacy and misinforma- which offers riding therapy and tion is being held at Ivybridge education to children and adults Library. The award-winning with a huge range of disabilities, Glass Room, which explores how has come through the disruption we know if we can trust what we caused by Covid ‘with a bang’. read online, runs from 8th-20th At the start of September, a brand November. Topics include how new surface was laid in the your phone is designed to cap- indoor arena. After many days of ture your attention, telling fake labour, all free of charge, the new news from real news and explor- surface is complete and being ing what ‘personality profile’ you enjoyed by all. are – and what adverts you might Following on from this, Erme Val- be shown as a result. ley RDA was awarded runner-up Some of the Ivybridge Bloomers with their award certificates The library will also be running in the SEIB RDA Centre of the Year awards. An Ivybridge group set up only being nominated for an award for two workshops to explore the Erme Valley enjoyed success in a year ago is celebrating after supporting gardeners with disabil- issues more fully. ‘How can the Virtual RDA National Cham- receiving recognition for its work. ities and in three neighbourhood we trust what we read online?’ pionships. Eighteen participants Ivybridge Bloomers, a group awards for Harry’s Patch, Keaton is on Tuesday, 9th November, competed, with 13 of the riders of volunteers who have been Road car park and the Methodist 10-11.30am, and ‘how are we placed in the top six; in addition, working at various sites around church planters. persuaded to believe what we Irish Cob, Tic Toc, was voted Ivybridge to add colour and inter- The group is always on the look read online?’ is on Tuesday, 16th the commentators choice to take est to the town, were awarded a out for more volunteers, so if November, 10-11.30am. home. silver medal at the recent South you’d like to get involved email Both workshops are free, but To cap off the busy period, a West in Bloom awards. ivybridgebloomers@gmail.com numbers are limited. Book by team of riders from Erme Valley They were also given an award or search Ivybridge Bloomers on calling 01752 893140, email were invited to compete at the for inclusive gardening, as well as Facebook. ivybridge.library@librariesunlim- British Dressage Inter County ited.org.uk or pop into the library. Challenge, held at Bicton Arena. Seven riders all competed well, GARDEN WASTE COLLECTIONS including Sam Underhill who SUSPENDED UNTIL SPRING was placed class champion. Two of Erme Valley’s horses, Mia and Garden waste (brown bin) collec- may have had outstanding green our service. We learnt from our Tic Toc, were also in the Devon tions in the South Hams have been waste to be collected”, a one-off mistake and this time, we will be team and placed well in their suspended until at least spring collection ahead of the winter is not writing a letter to every resident various classes. 2022 “to avoid further significant possible because of the operation- explaining the situation and offer- It has been a busy month for the disruption” to the district council’s al challenges. ing our apologies.” charity not only due to all these refuse and recycling service. Cllr Keith Baldry, executive The council is urging people events, but also due to the centre The council’s executive committee member for environment, said: “I not to put garden waste in their fully reopening after Covid-19. “reluctantly agreed” to continue greatly regret that we have to grey waste bin. Instead, it should After a very difficult 18 months, the suspension as otherwise there suspend the garden waste ser- be composted, taken to a local 90% of our riders are back, but could be a significant impact on vice but the alternatives available recycling centre – all three recy- they are still desperately short of the waste, recycling and clinical would mean further disruption cling centres located in the South volunteers. RDA sessions run on collections that the council legally for our communities with impacts Hams accept garden waste – or Monday, Wednesday, Thursday has to provide. to their waste and recycling you should pay a licensed waste and Saturday and any time that While the council said it is collections. collector to take it away. anybody can offer is hugely “extremely regretful that the “I regret that we did not have Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue appreciated. If you are interested suspension at short notice caused time to write to all residents in Service firmly advises against in volunteering, contact Peggy disruption for their residents who August when we first suspended burning your garden waste. Douglas – peggydouglasrda@ gmail.com or call 07882 286421. Twenty-one Ivybridge Certificates and pin badges were Community College students presented to the students by have been celebrating after Andrew Mitchell, the college’s completing their Duke of DofE manager, who said: “It is Edinburgh Award. The 19 fantastic to see the first cohort of Bronze and the two Silver award students receiving their awards, students maintained their focus following the break due to on their awards despite the COVID-19. Many had to change scheme being interrupted by the the activities that they had pandemic. 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6 AUTHORS’ NETWORK IS FLOURISHING NEWS A group to help and encourage Gorgeous gifts, bath bombs, soaps and local authors has been formed There are even tentative plans shampoo bars all handmade in Ivybridge. by Ivybridge author Alison Hunt- for a small literary festival in the Palm oil free, vegan friendly, wrapped in paper ingford (pictured). future. The South Hams Authors Net- The next meeting of the South and made with natural ingredients. work has already held a series of Hams Authors Network is on Available from Natures Larder, Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge. well-attended meetings for local Wednesday, 17th November, at authors, plus an online forum for the Imperial Inn, Ivybridge, 7pm www.kenderdine.co.uk those unable to attend.  for 7.30pm start. Attendance Alison says: “I feel there is a is free but anyone wishing to need for authors to be able to attend must book a place as connect with one another and spaces are restricted.  To book, to share ideas and information.  email legin_@talktalk.net. Writing can be a lonely business Alison, who has written two and it can only be a good thing full-length novels so far, add- to have more communication.” ed: “Authors from all genres are The group discuss issues such welcome at our meetings. I feel as types of publishing, literary there is no limit to what we can agents, contracts, events, web- achieve as a group.” sites, social media, marketing, editing, proof reading, scams to avoid, sales, kindle, adverts, book trailers, audio books and much more; in fact, anything relevant that anybody wants to bring to the group. The group will be running regu- lar sessions at Ivybridge Library in the near future, reading from and discussing their works. The first of these is on Friday, 12th November, at 2pm. “GDX@QDSGDKHFGSGNTRDHMXNTQ Kenderdine - Nov21.indd 1 rough seas of grief.” “GDX@QDSGDKHFGSGNTRDHMXNTQ @TKHMDDSSHFQNUDKXLNTSG 19/10/2021 14:24 rough seas of grief.” @TKHMDSPEDCSIASHLFISQTNSUINDDEKLXIVLERNINTGSG: • Map and compass SE@LHKXETMDQ@KCHQDBSNQRDQUHMF SGDNTSG@LR navigation training FRESH FISH BOXES DELIVERED TO FD RHMBD­“««G«DX@QDSGDKHFGSGNTRDHMXNTQ • Outdoor and YOUR DOOR COUPLES BOX workplace first aid Four meals for @DKCKONAHQSEHXHBNBHSMMNGF@EDEKHr§M}o@R@HUu~TKFKDGKgQHHQDSMDhD@DDLQsM@ReQRDEDSaTRXSEsMS@NN}HMDoTFQMQCHfQB@MCONDKDgETRUQNr~OQDD“QUBiALLeDGTXTf@NM@AQ.KhR”HXMKC@DQLBHeKHDD@P@C}RNyQSMaRFT}BBrSuaSDNQoGDUlERriH@LSRnuFeLHH@eMgKRStHBHPhNhKDXeMest­EteTli«giaM«grDso«hQvo@tehKf,CPogHluQryDimseBeSofN.”uiQnthRyDoQUuHMrF Everything in the two people - £30 • Personal 1-2-1 boxes is filleted, SGDNTSG@LtrRaining packaged and suitable FAMILY BOX for home freezing. Four meals for • Guided walks • Team building four people Fish variety changes daily - £60 TMFFGSSGETDK~HNMTBSKGTRHU@DL~TRMRSTDE@EXTESTHMETDQK@GKR@S@KKEEAXSGDHUDQ@QS ENQBDQDLNMHDR}UHFHKR depending on market landings. MR VHSGNQVHSGNTSOQD§O@XLDMS FQDDM ETMDQ@KR~ATQH@K} BQDL@SHNMwinfwow@.ccoommppaasssswwoorrkkss..ccoo..uukk A typical box may contain: Haddock, Whiting, Hake, Plaice, DQRNM@K~SQ@CHSHNM@K} Lemon Sole, Pollock, John Dory, Ling, Flounder and Gurnard NMHDR}UHFHKR TO ORDER: email sales@mobynicks.com or VVVGD@QS@MCRNTKETMDQ@KRBNTJ mobynick66@gmail.com or call 01752 266610 01837 516386 / 07719 857242 NQH@MKD}~BQ@DQLS@SHNHKKMR~TB@JEQ@FRDSKDBHFGGN~HBD¬N¬E«BN EEHMR~GD@QRDR } HMENQL@KB@QR D@K~B@HQLR NM~@TK@MC @MD NM «¬®±¯±¯®°­­ Q@MRO@QDMSOQHBHMF § @KKHSDLRXNTOTQBG@RD @SBNRS @RD @SBNRS IHn admDepMseSaKnnDdd~eSIGnvytNbfTarFmidGiglSyeETfsuKin~nHceMerBa2KlT0d0RirH0eU.cDt~oTrMseRrSvTiEnEgX tEhTeMSDoQu@KthRS@ECEompassworks_GenerAalC- ACp£Er25S10.SinOdOdFR1IES 18M/0o3b/2y0N21icks18-:m46ay21.indd 1 DQ@KRS@EE 14/04/2021 14:52 MS Be aTuMtDifQu@lKhOalKl@bMyRthVeHSRGivNeQrDVaHSrGt fNoTr SceOrQeDm§Oon@iXeLs &DMviSgils WITH EVERY BIKE* RBNTJ Personal, traditioVnVal V& gGreDe@nQSfu@nMeCraRlNs,TbuKErTiaMl &DQc@reKRmBaNtioTnJ 20 Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge FG~¬¬« LTraarngsepcahrHoeUniDcteQpRorSfiNcciMongD~–nsa,l@hl iQetSeamrsesHsyKK&oRu~inpfouTrrBmcJhaEal@sceRaSarKstDcHoFsGt~¬¬« 01752 690242 «¬®±¯±¯®°­­ www.pedalngo.co.uk Gentle,@tKhKouHgQShDtf~ul,HiLncNluMsi~ve,@uTnKst@uMCy fu @nMerDalNstMa «¬®±¯±¯®°­­Electric bikes & mobility scooters Cycle 2 work scheme registered Funeral plans with or without pre-payment Accessories | paniers | helmets www.heartandsoulfunerals.co.uk Riverstone, Dart Mills, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0NF Call Birte, Simon, Paul and Jane on 01364 643522 Sales, service & repair Try before you buy * excluding cycle 2 work scheme call: 07516 539573 | email: info@theimag.co.uk | Heart and SwouelbF:utnhereailms -aJgun.c2o1..iundkd |1 facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_1t9wP/0ee5de/2at0lsn21Go1-1N:3o9v21.indd 1 19/10/2021 14:20

7 FEATURE IVYBRIDGE COMMUNITY HUB RETURNS T hanks to Devon County out some of the varied and }We asked people who Council’s “Reconnect, interesting groups and activities Rebuild, Recover” that take place in Ivybridge and came to the pilot to tell community fund, the Ivybridge it’s a chance for the groups us how they found it. Community Hub is back! We’re themselves to showcase what Here are some of their meeting every Tuesday at they offer. comments: Ivybridge Library, 2-3.30pm How do I book? until 7th December and we’d There’s no need to book or sign “It helped me to see love to welcome you. up. Just turn up on the day and that I can enjoy different What is the Community Hub? we will welcome you, whether things” The Community Hub is a free you want to come along once, “It was welcoming right drop-in at Ivybridge Library every week or anywhere in from the start” (located in The Watermark between. We’re a friendly and building) run by Liz from Inner informal group. “It provided me with Compass Guide CIC and More information Time for Me” Jessica, Ivybridge’s Community For an up-to-date list of “I enjoyed having a Connector. Each week a different weekly activities, please visit laugh and absolutely community group from Ivybridge innercompassguide.com/ loved meeting new joins us to share what they do. community-hub/ or contact people” We try out their activity and then Jessica on 07756 667533 or enjoy a free cuppa afterwards. connector@southhamscvs. “Everything we’ve done The activity provides a great or.guk has been fun because talking point. We hope to see you there! And if everyone was friendly” During the pilot in the summer, you can’t make it but you know we enjoyed arts and crafts, table someone who might like to join tennis and relaxation to name a us, please let them know. few. This autumn, we’re looking Ivybridge Library is wheelchair forward to trying out singing, accessible and has a hearing indoor gardening, reading with a loop. There is a bus stop within book group, arts and crafts and 100 metres and a car park right yoga. outside the building. It’s a great opportunity to try Jessica Shipp – Ivybridge Community Connector South Hams Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) 07756 667533 / connector@southhamscvs.org.uk When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

8 FEATURE REMEMBER, REMEMBER... IN NOVEMBER W hen I was growing community, we are still doing up, the rhyme some things differently to serve our “Remember, community in these unusual times. Remember the 5th of So, if meeting with others is still November” was one of the difficult for you, it doesn’t mean that things to look forward to – the we can’t find ways of remembering promise of fireworks, bonfires, our loved ones at all. toffee apples in otherwise cold At St John’s Church last and damp evenings. November, we were glad to offer In adult life, other reasons to many of our town community the remember in November have ability to mark their memories come to the fore, taking a lead in of family and friends who they the church tradition of prayerfully love and see no longer by tying a remembering those who we love ribbon on our church railings on and now see no longer, leading Blachford Road. Remembrance Day prayers in This year, we invite you to mark ceremonies for those who have your loved ones in this way again. died or been injured in military In addition, we are opening service and, more personally, our church on Saturday, 6th sadly but prayerfully remembering November, between 11am and the sheer volume of anniversaries 2pm for a time of reflection, prayer of the death of family members and remembering. falling at this time of year. During this time, we’ll be playing More immediately, this past year a recording of reflective songs, has limited the opportunity to readings and prayers to provide a gather our families to recall, mourn short guided reflection, repeated and celebrate the lives of “those throughout the day. who we love and see no longer”. People from our church will be Even now, many in our community on hand. And there will be times are still only cautiously easing out of silence between these times of of the precautions of living with guided reflection. the Covid19 virus. The pandemic We hope you can join us and continues to shape our public life. experience the love and peace of As a result, as a church God at this special time of year. Paul Hinckley Vicar: South Dartmoor Mission Community call: 07516 539573 | email: info@theimag.co.uk | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

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10 MONDAY 10:00-11:30 Parents and Toddlers 10:30-11:00 Bright Starts 19:30-22:00 Ivybridge Theatre tial either by text, email or Whatsapp. For Ivybridge Baptist Church Ivybridge Library Company further information contact Alan on 07712 WHAT’S ON 09:30-12:30 South Hams Term times only. Crafts, singing and story For children between the ages of 2 and 4 Chapel Place Community Centre 896185 or ivybridgettc@aol.com time. 01752 923032 / iebc@hotmail.co.uk and their carers. A structured singing and For more information, contact Ron Davis Citizens Advice 12:00-15:00 Ivybridge Probus Club story session, helping prepare children on 01752 893308 or email the secretary: The Watermark FRIDAY Face-to-video consultations every Monday for preschool. No need to book. Suggested linda.saxon17@gmail.com (excluding bank holidays). Turn up during Wrangaton Golf Club these times and phone the mobile number Men’s lunch club with speakers. 07879 donation of 50p per child. 992755 / ritsaert.vonoven@gmail.com Call Ivybridge Library on 01752893140. THURSDAY 09:45-10:45 Little Fishies Parents on the board outside or you can email and Toddlers Group reception@southhamscab.org.uk 12:15-13:30 Tuesday Lunches 10:30-12:30 Read and Reminisce 09:30-12:00 Ivybridge Caring Ivybridge Methodist Church Ivybridge Library Volunteers The Bridge, Leonards Road 10:00 Walking for Health– level I Term time only. £2 per session per family. Meet outside Ivybridge Leisure Centre Delicious lunches served every Tuesday. Listen to poems and stories read aloud. The Watermark Contact Ruth Hammond on 01752 894306 Children welcome. Email imcbookings@ Share your memories over a cup of tea or Drop in for a chat about donating a couple / ruth.j.hammond@salvationarmy.org.uk Free. 30 minutes, gentle pace. Led by coffee. Free. Contact Ivybridge Library on of hours of your time for elderly people in trained walk leaders. Contact Tim Peters gmail.com or call 01752 894083 . the community. Call 07791239357 or visit 10:00-12:00 Ivy Crafters – 07745 650516 / tim.peters0802@gmail. 01752 893140. the top floor of The Watermark and use Endsleigh Garden Centre 13:30-16:30 Ivybridge Arty Weekly craft group led by Jenny. Different com / walkingforhealth.org.uk Crafty Group 11:00 -15:00 Community Cafe the phone there for entry. and varied craft activity each week. The Bridge, Leonards Road 09:45 Walking for Health - level II £10 per session, all materials included. 10:30-12:00 Coffee Morning Scout and Guide headquarters, Meet outside Ivybridge Leisure Centre Contact Jenny on 07706 317825 or Abbeyfield House, Trehill Road For more information contact Ruth or Ian theivycrafters@gmail.com Everyone welcome. To book call 01752 Blachford Road Hammond – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ walkingforhealth.org.uk 691567 or email r.newton@abbeyfield. An afternoon of painting or craft. For more 10:00-15:00 Community Cafe 10:30-12:30 Techie Talk information or to join the group contact salvationarmy.org.uk Ivybridge Library com Gerry on 01752 690176 or Hazel on 01752 The Bridge, Leonards Road 11:00 -12:00 So Social - Coffee For more information contact Ruth or Ian Need help with IT, gadgets, apps or 10:30 Ivybridge Trefoil Guild 892438.. Morning Hammond – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ email? Drop in and see if our IT volunteer Bridge Cafe, Leonards Road Whether you’re involved in Girlguiding or 14:00-15:30 Ivybridge The Bridge Community Cafe salvationarmy.org.uk can help! not, Trefoil Guild is a wonderful opportu- Community Hub Come and meet new friends and enjoy the 10:30-11:00 Bounce & Rhyme nity to meet like-minded people to share Ivybridge Library company of others. Everyone welcome. 11:00-15:00 Community Cafe your next adventure. There is an active Facebook: search So Social Ivybridge or Ivybridge Library The Bridge, Leonards Road Trefoil Guild meeting one morning and See page 7 or call 07756 667533 / For children under 3 and their carers. Join one evening a month as well as daytime connector@southhamscvs.org.uk call Shirley Weeks on 07934 999404 . in with traditional rhymes and songs. For For more information contact Ruth or Ian outings and having friendship and fun more information, call Ivybridge Library Hammond – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ together. Contact Joy Davies on 01752 17:30-18:30 5th Ivybridge Rainbows 13:00 -15:00 Ivybridge Foodbank 895946 for more information. Ivybridge Methodist Church Ivybridge Methodist Church on 01752 893140. No need to book. salvationarmy.org.uk Suggested donation 50p per child. 10:30 -11:00 Storytime Contact Jenny on 01752 894265 / email Open to all. For further information visit 14:00-15:00 So Social Ivybridge - 14:30-16:00 Wise and Wonderful Ivybridge Library ivybridgerainbows5th@outlook.com www.ivybridge.foodbank.org.uk or contact Ivybridge Methodist Church us by email: info@ivybridge.foodbank.org. Peer Support For children between the ages of 3 and 18:00-19:30 3rd Ivybridge Brownies uk or call 07706 457336. Food donations The Bridge, Leonards Road A fellowship group open to everyone 5 and their carers. No need to book. Call Ivybridge Methodist Church Free peer support group for people living with a different activity or speaker each welcome 10am-12pm. There are also with long-term medical conditions and week. Term times only. Programme can Ivybridge Library on 01752 893140. Contact Jenny on 01752 894265 / email food donation points at Tesco Lee Mill, disabilities. Facebook: search So Social be viewed at ivybridgemethodistchurch. 3rdivybridgebrownies@gmail.com Ivybridge Coops and Nature’s Larder. Ivybridge or call Shirley Weeks on 07934 12:00 -14:00 Veterans Peer co.uk/imcevents/groups-page/ Support Group 18:00-19:00 Erme Valley Harriers – 13:30-15:30 The Bridge Stroke Group 999404 . wise-and-wonderful/ £1 per person. Con- Seniors Training Session Ivybridge Town Hall 14:30-16:30 Knit and Natter tact Val Marriott 893614, Sara Bromage The Farmyard Cafe, Wotter Ivybridge Rugby Club 894198, Judy Jago 894829, Sue Pengilly Free veterans and families coffee drop-in. In partnership with The Stroke Associa- Ivybridge Library Contact Trevor Gracey on 07964 319683. Friendly running club for those of all tion, offering support to those who have A friendly group of people who enjoy 896444, David and Christine Moulder abilities. Contact Keith Reed – 01752 suffered a stroke and their carers. The knitting, sewing and crochet over a cup 892858, Maureen 894203. 14:00-16:30 U3A meeting 893573 / ermevalleyharriers.co.uk group meets to provide mutual support, of tea or coffee, accompanied by some The Watermark listen to speakers and advice from the 18:00-19:00 Erme Valley Harriers – 18:15-19:15 Ivybridge Judo Club Stroke Association. For more information chatter. Free. Seniors Training Session General meetings are held on the third St John’s Church Hal 16:10-17:20 1st Ivybridge Rainbows Ivybridge Rugby Club Monday of each month (apart from bank call 01752 893852. holidays). In addition to the monthly meet- Beginners 6.15-7.15pm, juniors 7.15- St John’s Church Hall Friendly running club for those of all ings, the U3A has a number of weekly 8.15pm. Contact Pete Whitfield – 07599 14:00 -16:00 Ivybridge Bloomers For more information please contact abilities. Friday night social run - please groups covering a wide range of interests. 111815 / petewhitfield62@gmail.com The Leat Garden, off Fore Street Jackie: firstivyrainbows@live.co.uk note these are usually from the Rugby For more information email ivybridge. We are a group of enthusiastic volunteers 17:10-18:20 2nd Ivybridge Rainbows u3a@gmail.com or call 01752 658164. 18:30-19:30 Becky Hickman Yoga on a mission to make Ivybridge beautiful! Club but are sometimes away days. South Devon Tennis Centre No previous gardening experience nec- St John’s Church Hall Contact Keith Reed – 01752 893573 / 17:30 -20:30 Slimming World essary. ivybridgebloomers.community/ For more information please contact Chapel Place Community Centre 19:00 -21:00 Army Cadets Search Facebook – Ivybridge Bloomers or Jackie: firstivyrainbows@live.co.uk ermevalleyharriers.co.uk Sessions at 5.30pm and 7pm. Pop in or Cadet Centre, Filham Park phone Shirley Weeks on 07934 999404. 18:00-19:15 Erme Valley Harriers – Abigail Boyne on 1399boyn@armymail. 19:00-21:30 Air Cadets contact Julie on 07588 799919. 14:00 - 16:00 Memory Cafe Junior Training Cadet Centre, Filham Park mod.uk The Watermark For more information email oc.339@ 18:30 -19:30 Becky Hickman Yoga aircadets.org or call 07518 025526 19:30-21:30 Ivybridge Various forms of entertainment, a raffle, Community Choir www.339sqn.org.uk South Devon Tennis Centre St John’s Church Hall a quiz and time for a chat and making southdevonsingers@gmail.com / 07915 053950 See ad on page 29 or visit 19:30 Ivybridge and District Ivybridge Community College beckyhickmanyoga.co.uk new friends over a hot drink and cake. Training for those aged 8 upwards of all Camera Club Alternate weeks. Contact Colin on 07877 abilities. For more information contact SATURDAY Jubilee Hall, Bittaford 19:00 -21:00 Air Cadets Show your own work. Prints or digitally 824169 or email memorycafe@ivybridge- Keith Reed on 01752 893573 09:30-13:00 Ivybridge Artisan Cadet Centre, Filham Park projected images or video. Guest speak- caring.co.uk Please note at present unable www.ermevalleyharriers.co.uk Market oc.339@aircadets.org / 07518 025526 ers. Visitors are welcome. Contact email: to take any new guests due to social 19:00-21:00 Air Cadets The Watermark 19:30-21:30 Ivybridge Flower Club ivybridgecameraclub@yahoo.co.uk distancing. Cadet Centre, Filham Park First Saturday of the month. A wide range 19:00 - 21:00 Army Cadets The Bridge, Leonards Road The club meets on the second and fourth 18:00-20:00 1st Ivybridge Guides For more information, contact Abigail of handmade items. Meetings vary from wonderful floral Tuesday of each month. Timings and location can vary depending Boyne on1399boyn@armymail.mod.uk or ivybridgeartisanmarket.co.uk demonstrations by demonstrators to ‘hands-on’ workshops. For more informa- www.ivybridgecameraclub.org on the activity. Contact Leah Parsons visit armycadets.com/ 10:00-12:00 Lego Club tion contact Lindsey Reid – 01752 894579. for more information: ivybridgeguides@ Ivybridge Library The Flower Club meets every second WEDNESDAY 19:00 -20:00 Becky Hickman Yoga Monday (apart from January and August). hotmail.com South Devon Tennis Centre All ages welcome (under 8s must be 19:30-22:00 Sequence Dancing Club 09:30-12:00 Ivybridge Caring 18:00-20:00 Ivybridge Rotary Club See ad on page 29 or visit supervised). If you like Lego, come along! Volunteers beckyhickmanyoga.co.uk No need to book. Suggested donation 50p Lee Moor Public Hall The Watermark per child. For more info, call Ivybridge 01752 892741. The Watermark Fortnightly on the second and fourth 19:30 Lions Club Drop in for a chat about donating a couple Wednesday of the month. For more infor- The Watermark Library on 01752 893140. 19:45 - 20:45 Becky Hickman Yoga of hours of your time for elderly people in mation call 01752 698055 or see www. Second and fourth Thursday of the month. 11:00-12:00 So Social - Coffee South Devon Tennis Centre the community. Call 07791239357 or visit All welcome. For more info contact 0845 the top floor of The Watermark and use facebook.com/IvybridgeRotary 833 9834 or lions@ivybridgeonline.com Morning TUESDAY 18:30-20:30 Erme Valley Rangers The Bridge Community Cafe the phone there for entry. Part of Girlguiding for girls aged 14 to 18. 19:30-21:00 Come Dancing, Come and meet new friends and enjoy the 09:00 - 11:30 Slimming World 09:45-10:45 Little Fishies Parents We are very girl led, if we can, we do what Circle Dance company of others. Everyone is Chapel Place Community Centre they want to do such as cooking, craft and welcome. Facebook: search So Social Sessions at 9am and 10.30am. Pop in or and Toddlers Group having fun. The location will depend on Yealmpton Community Centre Ivybridge or phone Shirley Weeks on The Bridge, Leonards Road the activity. For more information please Clearly taught, easy to learn and great contact Julie on 07588 799919. Term time only. £2 per session per family. fun! For more information contact Roz on 07934 999404. 09:45 Walking for Health - level II Contact Ruth Hammond on 01752 894306 call Sharon on 01752 698656. 01752 880196. Classes take place on the Meet outside Ivybridge Leisure Centre / ruth.j.hammond@salvationarmy.org.uk 19:00-21:00 Royal British Legion first and third Thursdays of each month. SUNDAY Suitable for people looking to increase 10:00 - 12:00 Sweeney Toddlers their activity levels. Up to 60 minutes, may Ivybridge Constitutional Club 20:00-21:30 Table Tennis 10:30 Family Worship include some moderate slopes, steps, Scout Hut, Leonards Rd For more information contact Dermot Ivybridge Community College Ivybridge Methodist Church uneven surfaces and stiles. Free. Led by Parent/child playgroup for preschool Roberts on 01752 691645. Meeting dates In the Sports Hall at ICC from 8pm until Lively family worship with activities for all age children (birth to 4 years) and their may differ slightly - please check http:// 9.30pm. Controlled entrance is ONLY ages of young people. If you would like to trained walk leaders. adult. £3 per family per session for up to 2 branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/ through the community sports centre attend please contact Pam Montgomery walkingforhealth.org.uk children. Booking essential via bookwhen. reception. Junior(u18) £2 - Adults £4 per imcbookings@gmail.com or 01752 ivybridge or www.facebook.com/ session. First visit is free. Booking essen- com/sweeneytoddlers royalbritishlegionivybridge/ 894083. call: 07516 539573 | email: info@theimag.co.uk | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

10:30-10:30 Ivybridge Salvation WCHORRIKSTSMHOASP WREATH 11WHAT’S ON Army Sunday Worship Friends of Cornwood School is 24 acres of tranquil woodland garden The Bridge, Leonards Road holding a Christmas wreath work- Autumn colour by a Dartmoor stream For more information contact Ruth and shop at the school on Saturday, AUTUMN OPENINGS | 3rd OCT-14th NOV Ian Hammond on Tel: 01752 896974. 11th December, 7pm. Join them for a fun, festive, Sundays, Wednesdays | 11am-5pm ivybridge@salvationarmy.org.uk creative evening as you learn Tea room serving home-made soup and cakes 10:30 Morning Worship how to make your own wreath to £6 adults / U16s free | Dogs welcome on a lead St John The Evangelist take home. All materials will be Harford, Ivybridge PL21 0JF | 01752 691749 supplied. www.lukesland.co.uk | Find us on Facebook & Twitter One hour service followed by refresh- There will be festive nibbles and ments. Contact Paul Hinckley – vicar. soft drinks will be on sale (you are sdmc@gmail.com / 01752 895227. welcome to bring your own bottle). Cost is £20 per person to be paid 10:30 Service in advance. Book by emailing Ivybridge Baptist Church focps2020 @gmail.com or text/ Junior church and crèche during the call Max 07814312225 or Lucy message – tea/coffee after the service. 07854757974. All money raised will Communion on the 1st Sunday of the go to FOCPS. month. Our Pastor: Ian MacGregor – 07504 927437 / email iebc@hotmail.co.uk n The Friends will also be taking 10:00-16:00 Ivybridge Walking Group orders for Christmas Wreaths from A friendly group that walks fortnightly. 14th November. All orders will be Walks are varied, from moors to coastal, made and available for collection in and around the South Hams and be- from Cornwood Shop on your cho- yond. Walk details can be found at www. sen date throughout December. iwcdevon.org.uk/section785187.html You Wreaths £15. You can choose from can also email us: iwcdevon@ymail.com a red, gold or hessian bow. 14:00-16:00 Ivybridge Bloomers Order forms are available from The Snail Garden, Harford Road Cornwood Shop or by emailing No previous gardening experience neces- focps2020@gmail.com sary. Visit ivybridgebloomers.community/ Search Facebook: Ivybridge Bloomers Phone Shirley Weeks on 07934 999404. 18:00 Service Ivybridge Baptist Church Communion on the third Sunday of the month. Tea/coffee after the service, and a shared tea on the first Sunday of the month. Our Pastor: Ian MacGregor – 07504 927437 / email: iebc@hotmail.co.uk 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 lindsaylane@ivybridge.gov.uk Masks are requested and Lukesland - Oct21.indd 1 Organiser: Sue Astal-Stain Covid rules will apply from Cosy Corner Crafts 18/09/2021 22:09 SOUTH Sunday, November 21st BRENT The Village Hall, South Brent Craft Midday till 4pm Free entry Event 35 stalls of local, quality No. 7 crafts at affordable prices (ideal Christmas presents) Refreshments all day with seating available. Street and car parking all free 07810 898777 20/10/2021 13:44 cosycornercrafts@gmail.com Cosy Corner Crafts fair - Nov21.indd 1 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

12 REMEMBRANCE DAY REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE AND SERVICE Sunday 14h November Last year’s Poppy Appeal in Ivybridge REMEMBRANCE DAY TIMETABLE Ivybridge branch officers raised approximately £10,000. President: Dave Davis 10:30 Parade muster at Ivybridge Chairman: Dermot Roberts 07984 131309 The Royal British Legion is extremely Motors Poppy Appeal Organisers: Bill Mutch, grateful for your generosity and 10:45 Mandy Cox, Graham Cox support. 10:50 Fall in and prepare to step off Secretary: Richard Lane Treasurer: Emily Handley Registered Charity No. 219279 10:55 Parade steps off led by the Membership Secretary / Social Media: Patron: Her Majesty the Queen Plymouth Pipe Band Paul Chilarecki, Malcolm Smith 1100 Welfare Representative: George Vosper Welcome Parade halts at the War Standard Bearer: Mick Knight 1102 Memorial for the service Committee Members: David Cosh, Leighton Welcome from Padre The 1103 Lucas. Mick Handley Reverend Paul Hinckley, The Last Post Padre: The Reverend Paul Hinckley Chaplain of St John’s and vicar The Silence The branch thanks: Parade Marshal WO2 Stan of South Dartmoor Mission Community Matthews; Bugler Mailli Waldron; The City of Reveille Plymouth Pipe Band, secretary Pete McLachlan A Reading from the Gospel of John Chapter 15: 12-13 Address by The Chaplain PULL OUT PAGE AND FOLD HERE The Prayers Hymn The Exhortation Our Father, which art in heaven, I vow to thee, my country, all earthly They shall grow not old, as we that are left Hallowed be thy Name. things above, grow old, Thy Kingdom come, Entire and whole and perfect, the service Age shall not weary them, nor the years Thy will be done on earth, of my love, condemn, As it is in heaven. The love that asks no question, the love At the going down of the sun and in the Give us this day our daily bread. that stands the test, morning, And forgive us our trespasses, That lays upon the altar the dearest and We will remember them. As we forgive them that trespass against the best, us. The love that never falters, the love that ALL “We will remember them” And lead us not into temptation, pays the price, But deliver us from evil. The love that makes the undaunted the Laying of Wreaths For thine is the kingdom, final sacrifice. On completion members of the public are The power, and the glory, invited to lay personal tributes For ever and ever. And there’s another country, I’ve heard of Amen long ago, Closing remarks Most dear to them that love her, most By the chairman of the Ivybridge branch of great to them that know, the Royal British Legion, Dermot Roberts We may not count her armies, we may not see her King, Kohima Epitaph Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is When you go home, tell them of us and suffering, say, for your tomorrow we gave our today. And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, The parade will then march off and halt at And her ways are ways of gentleness, and the American War Memorial, Harford Road all her paths are peace. car park. On completion of wreath laying, the parade will march down Fore Street The National Anthem and disperse at Ivybridge Motors. call: 07516 539573 | email: info@theimag.co.uk | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

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The Watermark welcomes hit after pop hit with Mcrea. See website for The event is free to attend and there 15 details of all shows. will be lots of local handmade gifts, new manager Ross Bibby songs such as ‘Bend Cinema ideal for Christmas presents. THE WATERMARK I’ve recently moved to Devon from Me Shape Me’, Please see our web- Essex and I’m absolutely delight- ‘Hello Suzy’, ‘( If site for full cinema Information desk ed to be the new manager of The Paradise is ) Half As listings as we have Situated just inside the library, the Watermark, and being a part of this Nice’. lots of exciting titles desk is a one-stop-shop for local fantastic town. I’ve only been here If you saw Andy last in the pipeline, as well community and tourist information. since the start of October and I can time you’ll definitely We also have a great range of new already see that The Watermark want to see him again, as National Theatre, ROH local cycling and walking maps really is the heart of the town and it if you missed him, don’t and Exhibition on Screen. and books for all ages and abilities. has been a real pleasure meeting miss out this time. Tickets for There’s no better time to become a We also stock Ivybridge posters not just the already amazing staff the Saturday, 13th November, show Watermark Club Member. Get £1 and postcards, biodegradable bin team here, but some of the regular are on sale now. off all your screenings, a compli- liners and caddie bags, RADAR customers and building users as You ain’t seen nothing yet... until mentary tea or coffee at a matinee keys and local travel timetables. you see Tom Stade at The Water- show, one free ‘bring a friend’ mark on Friday, 19th November. ticket up to the value of £7, priority Tom is back on the road with a advanced booking and discount for brand-new show. The kids have two young people when accompa- Coffee shop moved out and it’s the dawn of nied by a club member. And all for What better way to start the day a new era! Tom’s embracing only £10 a year. A great Christmas than with The Watermark’s cooked change with his usual spirit and gift for a regular cinema goer! breakfast, only £7 with a free tea or irrepressible sense of mischief; Date for your diary for December... Americano coffee. what’s coming is way better than Christmas with Andre Rieu on New flavours of our popular The new manager of The what has gone! Sunday, 5th, and Thursday, 9th organic soup are available as well Watermark, Ross Bibby Neil Sands and his wonderful cast December, at 2pm (both available as our usual menu. Our delicious with a Christmas lunch if desired – handmade cakes by our very own well. The services the building are back in a spectacular spirit-lift- please ask for further details). Vicki are proving a big hit and she provides to local residents are vital ing, heart-warming afternoon of Ivybridge Calendar is trying new flavours all the time so for the community and cultural well- festive nostalgia with a new 2021 The 2022 Ivybridge Calendar is on pop in and see what’s on offer. being of Ivybridge and I’m really production of their hit show. Join sale from the Information Desk in On Friday, 5th November, we’ll be excited to be a part of the team that them for a dazzling sleigh ride The Watermark, ideal for posting selling sticky toffee apples. continues to provide excellent arts, of yuletide memories, filled with abroad for Christmas. The winning We will be open on Remembrance cultural and community enrichment over 60 of your all-time favourite photos can be seen on pages 16-17 Sunday between 9am-12noon serv- to the residents of Ivybridge and Christmas songs and Carols that and coffee shop. ing a selection of breakfast baps, surrounding areas. will have you singing along from Christmas Gift Fair hot drinks and cakes. I love to hear from customers and start to finish. The show is a perfect The Watermark’s Christmas Gift On the evening of the Ivybridge service users, so please do get in pre-Christmas treat, taking us all Fair is on Saturday, 4th December, Christmas Extravaganza (26th touch, or say hello as you see me in back to a time when Christmas was 10am-1pm. Very limited stalls still Nov – see p9) we will be open late the building. “The Most Wonderful Time Of The available. For a booking form and to offer festive hot chocolate, hot Year”. Tuesday, 7th December, T&C contact info@ivybridge drinks and mulled wine as well as 2pm. watermark.co.uk /01752 897035. some other festive treats. Wednes- LIVE EVENTS day’s hot specials continue, look Andy Fairweather Low came to Also booking is The Pantaloons out for more details as well as a prominence as the lead singer in Humbugged A Christmas Carol Christmas lunch in the coffee shop Amen Corner. The 60s saw them 2, The Kingsmen at Christmas on Thursday, 9th December. clock up internationally renowned with special guests and Mad Dog HELP WANTED WITH Volunteers helping clear bracken at the Bronze Age ESSENTIAL WORK archaeology near Addicombe A massive thank you to the would benefit from more bracken DARTMOOR 20 volunteers who helped removal. out with the big bracken We are planning a different task (we usually meet on the bend at 15th November. We will work on bash – part of the Common Cause for November and would like to approximate GR 634 571), you until around midday project – back in September. ask if anyone could help us with can walk up from Ivybridge and Remember: Dress for Dartmoor We managed to clear the whole essential drainage maintenance there is parking on the road south – tools and cake will be provided, of the top bronze age settlement on Stowford lane? Yes, it’s ditch of the railway bridge or use the bring your own gloves if you have enclosure near Addicombe, and digging time of year again! We park and ride car park. them. as we had planned, the bracken need to check that all of the Why: An opportunity to meet Please let us know if you can went back to Lukesland to be cross drains and ditches are local rangers and volunteer come along by emailing Ella on composted for future allotment clear in anticipation of the winter wardens, do something for ebriens@dartmoor.gov.uk use. The site is now easily visible (rainy) weather and this work Dartmoor and eat cake!!! from the Red Lake/Puffing Billy greatly reduces the risk of ‘total When: meet at 10am on Monday, Andrea, Ella and Ethan track and our archaeologist washouts’ that all of our moor- DNPA Rangers Andy Crabb is delighted with the gate paths are vulnerable to. results so far. What: Stowford Lane ditch dig – Our Junior Rangers will be clearing drains and cutting back working for two more days this any vegetation along the route up winter on the lower sites to clear to the Moor Gate. these too, and then we will re-visit Where: Meet on Stowford them in the spring to see if they Lane, on the Two Moors Way When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

16 FEB JAN IVYBRIDGE CALENDAR Sally Pearce: At Peace In Our Valley, Harford Church David Collyer: Viaduct over Longtimber Woods MAY JUN DJ: Tranquility, Filham Lake Bruce Church: Oak trees casting long shadows over Filham Park SEP OCT David Rayner: River Erme on a gentle day Sue Joselyn. Waterfall at Lukesland Congratulations to the photographs which showcase Well done to Neil Elsmore, featuring as the photo for winners of the Ivybridge our lovely town and the whose photograph ‘Longtimber’ December. Calendar Competition surrounding area, all taken by wins pride of place on the The Watermark and Ivybridge 2022, a beautiful collection of local amateur photographers. calendar cover as well as Town Council would like to call: 07516 539573 | email: info@theimag.co.uk | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

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DEVON CARERS all young people. 21 About: A free service aimed Opportunity: Volunteer at providing support to unpaid counsellor at our base in VOLUNTEERING carers to maintain their Ivybridge. own health wellbeing and Commitment: Four hours per independence. week plus time for monthly Opportunity: Phone Support supervision. Volunteers. This involves friendly More info: Visit www. and organised people making youngdevon.org/work-for- prearranged calls to carers who us/volunteer-counsellor may be isolated due to their phone 01752 691511 or email caring role. volunteer@youngdevon.org Commitment: Flexible and home based. 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22 SCHOOLS v The Erme Primary School YELLOW DAY Everyone at The look after their mental health and Erme Primary School celebrated practised being kind to each other. Yellow Day on 7th October to raise Some of the children went home awareness of looking after our with posters where everyone in mental health. Everyone looked their class had written something fantastic in their splash of yellow! kind about them - something we all Throughout the day, the whole agreed made us feel really positive school was talking about how to about ourselves. v Manor Primary School v South Brent Primary School RECYCLING This term, the school the bin to make it look like a giant CROSS COUNTRY After the best Wet and windy conditions council at Manor Primary has been Pritt Stick, and Harry, Wilf, Angel, part of 20 months without any didn’t deter the 47 children who thinking about recycling and how Caitlyn, Jess and Alice decorated it. competitive school sport due to represented South Brent Primary the school can make a difference. It is now placed in the school the pandemic, South Brent Primary School as they tackled the cross With this in mind, they designed a making it is easy for everyone to School returned to competitive country course at Stover School. bin that can be used to recycle glue recycle their glue sticks, which will action this month through various The team finished in third position sticks. save them going to landfill. events including cross country, a overall, while individually Thomas First, Jake and Spencer painted Every little helps! multi-skills festival for South Brent’s won a silver medal and Jago a younger children and den building. bronze medal in the boy’s event. call: 07516 539573 | email: info@theimag.co.uk | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

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

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v South Brent 25 Primary School SCHOOLS DEN BUILDING A new event offered by the Dartmoor School many of the children, this was their v Woodlands Park Sports Partnership for this year first-ever event at the school and saw 16 South Brent Primary School they enjoyed every moment of their TOWN WALK Year 3 children children attend a den building time being physically active while at Woodlands Park took a walk event where the children were demonstrating positive mental around Ivybridge to learn about using team work and resilience attitude to overcome the situations the history of the town and draw to build the best dens they could. in front of them. the ‘Ivy bridge’. The children This unique occasion was a great were also visited by local artist Ms way for some children to access Abrahams-Thompson, who shared her artwork with the children. She an event without the inter-school helped them when making colours competitiveness. darker and lighter ready for their MULTI SKILLS FESTIVAL Ivybridge art project, which Dartmoor School Sports will see the children attempt to Partnership visited South Brent recreate her iconic painting of the Primary School to train student Ivy bridge. leaders to equip them with the skills to lead sporting opportunities within school as well as at inter- school events. The first of these events was a Foundation/Key Stage 1 multi skills festival. The student leaders ran the entire event, from sourcing equipment to ensuring the younger children could access the games and tasks they had planned. The Foundation/Key Stage 1 children took part in throwing, catching and running events. For 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 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

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

South Brent Primary School 27 Manor SCHOOLS / FIRST CLASS Primary School O Shaugh Prior FIRST CLASS HARVEST FESTIVAL Shaugh Prior School celebrated harvest festival The children with family, friends and the local starting school for community. The children really enjoyed sharing their learning and the first time songs and Father Simon gave the Well done to Class 2 for presenting children much to think about with their lovely posters and facts about his sermon and story of magical harvestable produce. machines. It was lovely to come together for the first main school event since the relaxation of the Covid restrictions. The Jays Nursery, Pre-School and Outdoor Learning Working together to make a difference • Weekly Forest and Beach school All year • Weekly creative workshops & term time • Monday to Friday 8am-6pm • Open all year except bank holidays contracts 2, 3 and • Set in 65 acres of beautiful countryside 4 year old • Stimulating age appropriate rooms funding • Links with all local schools accepted • Fresh homecooked meals, prepared on-site Please call to arrange your visit today Tel: 01752 894437 Email thejaysdaycare@outlook.com www.thejaysdaycarenursery.co.uk Moorhaven Village, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0TZ When responding to an advert or aTrhteicJlea,ysplDeaaysCeamree-nFteiob2n0t.ihndadt y1ou saw it in the imag 16/01/2020 18:25

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CLUBS30 A n excellent turnout of 25 IVYBRIDGE PROBUS Two, three or CLUB members and two Ivybridge & District Camera Club members four wheels... guests attended the club’s the beautiful South Hams and meeting on 5th October, at beyond. For more details visit the Taking care of all your Wrangaton Golf Club. club’s website – www.iwcdevon. transport needs Following lunch, they enjoyed an org.uk interesting talk from professional FRIEND’S GARAGE painter Mike Haywood, who I VYBRIDGE & DISTRICT has painted several canvases CAMERA CLUB ventured into MOTs / Servicing / Repairs representing events that the unknown with a new Brakes / Tyres / Exhausts occurred during the Voyage of format for their meeting on the Mayflower. In 2019, Mike 12th October. CYCLES FOR ALL THE FAMILY donated 11 canvases to the Adrian Harris from Exeter camera General Society of Mayflower Club led an image discussion/ Servicing / Repairs Descendants in Plymouth, appraisal evening reviewing a Accessories & Clothing Massachusetts. selection of members’ images The club meets on the first with helpful comments and VISIT US TODAY Tuesday of the month at gentle encouragement. As the Wrangaton Golf Club, gathering evening progressed there was a 8-10 Stowford Business Park from 12noon onwards for lunch Ivybridge, 01752 690584 at 1pm. On alternate months a speaker is usually arranged for a FRIEND’S SERVICE STATION post-lunch talk. Anyone interested in joining Ivybridge Probus Club Petrol / Car wash should contact Ritsaert Von Oven Jet wash & Vacuum on 01752 896155. Premier convenience store Walk dates for including wine, beers and IVYBRIDGE WALKING hot and cold food CLUB this month are Sunday 14th and Sunday 28th VISIT US TODAY November. The club’s walks are varied, from Leonards Road, Ivybridge moors to coastal, in and around 01752 690717 W G FRIEND & SON Ivybridge call: 07516 539573 | email: info@theimag.co.uk | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

31 CLUBS s’ photographs: (left-to-right) Entangled by Sue Joselyn; South Brent Church by Margaret Stewart; The barrier by Ann Owens lot of audience participation and and the first club competition to join – just contact in advance yahoo.co.uk or use the discussion which gave everyone on the 23rd (Bittaford Village to receive a Zoom link or come “Contact Us” page at www. plenty of tips for improving their Hall), finishing with the WCPF along to a meeting in the hall. ivybridgecameraclub.org. photography. Travelling Print Exhibition in the Normally your trial meeting is free As we hoped, the event was Hall on the 30th. but if there is an external speaker The ARTS SOCIETY very well received with positive Details about the club and we make a small charge to help KINGSBRIDGE’s messages coming in from the programme of meetings cover the additional cost. illustrated talk this members ranging from beginners can be found on its website The hall is a good size which month is entitled From Russia to very experienced. and details of any events or can easily accommodate social With Love - 19th century The club is continuing with a mix outings are posted on Facebook distancing and it has good Russian Art and is being of physical and Zoom meetings – www.facebook.com/groups/ ventilation. held on Wednesday, 24th this year, which allows us to hear IvybridgeCameraClub. For anyone concerned about November, in the Methodist speakers and judges from further Photographers of any level are Covid we are Zooming meetings Hall, Kingsbridge, starting at afield to create a varied and welcome to join, all you need is an from the hall to them at home. 2pm. interesting programme. enthusiasm for photography and If you’d like to know more All welcome – you do not need This month, there is a talk from you can come to a meeting to see about the club, email to be a member – £8 donation Kylie Martin on the 9th (via Zoom), what we do before committing ivybridgecameraclub@ requested from visitors. Impeccable customer service Providing complete care Courtesy car & collection available Servicing Repairs MOT tests Tyres NEW Diagnostics MOT chassis repairs Bill Lomas Gearbox repairs Bill Lomas Motors Services Motors Services Blachford Road, Ivybridge 4-wheel laser wheel The Mews, Harford Road Tel: 01752 896 107 alignment Ivybridge Tel: 01752 894 517 BLACHFORD ROAD BLACHFORD ROAD BLACHFORD ROAD HARFORD ROAD RIVER ERME billlomasmotorservicesivybridge.co.uk // billlomasmotorservices@btconnect.com Bill Lomas - Jan20.indd 1 14/12/2019 11:48 When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

32 DOUBLE RECOGNITION GARD & CO FOR VETERINARY NURSE NEWS SOCIAL CARE REFORMS – LOCAL EXPERTS PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS An Ivybridge veterinary nurse is celebrating after receiving two great way to give back to her pro- T he government has their income towards the cost of awards recognising her distin- fession, patients and colleagues.  announced plans care. However, the proposals guished career in veterinary. Kirsty, who is a diploma holder to introduce a new say that this contribution should Last month, Kirsty Cavill was in Galen Myotherapy, a member social care system which be no more than 20% of their announced as the winner of of the International Association will dramatically change the chargeable assets per year. The British Veterinary Nursing of Animal Therapists (IAAT) and amount that private clients • Less than £20,000 Association Impact Award, accredited member of the Vet- may have to pay for home or They won’t have to pay anything which goes to a veterinary nurse erinary Osteoarthritis Alliance residential care.. for their care from their assets who goes above and beyond (VOA), has been a volunteer The new rules will mean that, in but may need to contribute from to support and teach others in veterinary nurse advisor with England, no one will have to pay their income. practice and who encourages Canine Arthritis Management for more than £86,000 in care costs, In addition, the government has positive change, discussions or the past four years. She has also regardless of how much money said “the overall system will be improved clinical standards and worked for the PDSA charity and they have, how old they are, or made fairer, to ensure those has been a positive role model is currently head nurse for The what their condition is requiring who fund their own care do not and influence to the public, and Vet Connection. care. The Prime Minister, Boris pay more than state-funded the profession. Kirsty is also a volunteer vet- Johnson, said the measure will individuals for the equivalent In September, Kirsty was hon- erinary street nurse team lead “end the cruel lottery around standard of care.” oured with The Royal College and committee member with social care costs”. It appears these proposals will of Veterinary Surgeons’ Gold the veterinary charity StreetVet, Currently, anyone with more help give people certainty about Jubilee Award 2021 in recognition which provides free to access than £23,250 in savings and the likely personal cost of any of her sustained and distin- veterinary care and support for assets, which includes the family social care they may need in the guished career in which she has the homeless and their beloved home, are expected to meet the future. It will allow them to plan demonstrated “a leadership role pets on the streets. costs of later life care in full. for what they deserve in later within the profession and acted People with less than £14,250 life and hopefully allow them to as an ambassador for the value of will receive full financial support. retain assets to pass on to their veterinary nurses and their work”. For those between, there is loved ones. Kirsty, who has lived in Ivybridge a sliding scale of how much Robert Butler, partner in charge for over 25 years, owns and support is available. of estate planning at Gard & runs Paws Canine Myotherapy This means that around one in Co Solicitors, commented: Care, working under veterinary seven of us are likely to face care “Whilst many will welcome referral to support senior pets costs of more than £100,000. any commitment to tackling with osteoarthritis, mobility and Under the new plans, from social care funding, it will be musculoskeletal health. October 2023, the threshold figure worth looking at the detail of She is passionate about her role will be raised. If someone seeking the government’s plans as they as a RVN and is an educational care has combined assets of: emerge over the next couple of leader in her field, and strongly • More than £100,000 years. In theory, couples could believes that volunteering is a They are likely to have to pay still end up paying £172,000 if their own care fees in full. But both needed care. For many CCOHLRLISATBMOARSATIVE mon, orange, and pine, before the maximum they will have families this would still mean the making a blend to create your to pay over their lifetime will vast majority of their estate being Get into the Christmas spirit with own Christmas spirit. Then you be capped at £86,000. Once lost to care home fees. two festive workshops run by a will make a garland using nat- that cap is reached, the local “So, no doubt other estate planning new collaborative community, ural materials like pine cones, authority will pay. However, note options that assist with protecting Project Creating Wellbeing. orange and cinnamon. that any additional fees paid for against care costs will still be a top On Thursday, 18th November, On December 9th, the group a more expensive service than priority to get advice on.” create your own nature garland is running an aromatherapy standard will not count towards Gard & Co Solicitors offer a and aromatherapy Christ- giftmaking, decoration and the cap. free consultation to discuss the mas spray or oil to spread a designer gift box workshop. • Between £20,000 and £100,000 best ways to protect your assets little Yuletide magic. Learn For more information, contact They may be eligible for some from home care costs. Contact about the benefits of tradition- Cluna on 07863105564 or means-tested support from the them by email at enquiries@ al oils and scents, like cinna- search Creating Wellbeing on local authority. 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31 EXfPrEomRTnLoErmGaAlLpAeoDpVleICE LOCAL EXPERTS Tim Katherine Louisa Neil PERSONAL INJURY EXPERT PARTNER & SOLICITOR CONVEYANCER RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCER Enjoys a glass of whisky A big Blink 182 fan Loves all things pink Cooking & sports enthusiast Everyone at Howard & Over, from the Partners to the secretaries, pride themselves on being normal people who have expert advice and help for you. We always speak in a language you understand, no jargon, no complications…because when you see a solicitor, you want to understand everything that is happening to you or for you. This month’s Legal Overview CARE HOME FEES Should you transfer your Property to a Trust to avoid care Home Fees? This is a question we are often asked by clients who are If you transfer your property to a child, or to trustees for them concerned about the potential costs of going into a care to hold it on trust for you, and your intention was to avoid the home. Often we hear that our clients have attended seminars payment of care fees in the future (the main selling point of held by ‘will writing companies’ promoting ‘asset protection trusts’ or ‘wealth preservation trusts’ and they are sceptical these trusts), then you risk the local authority treating you as still owning that property when assessing your financial of the advice that often sounds too good to be true. contribution to care costs in the future. Further, as you no Unfortunately, they are correct. longer legally own the property you may miss out of personal Although it is quite normal to want to preserve your home to tax exemptions which mean that if the property is sold, be able to leave this to your children, unfortunately the Local you have to pay tax which would otherwise have not been Authority’s powers are very broad and if you have transferred payable. With some companies charging £5,000 to £6,000 to set up these trusts, it can be a large expense with no gain. your property to another person or into a trust they may consider that you have deliberately deprived yourself of If you do wish to avoid care home fees, there are other that asset and therefore they will disregard the transfer you methods which can be explored and often adjustments can have made in order to seek payment of their fees. Unlike the be made to your Will at a far smaller cost. If you would like to seven-year rule for gifts in respect of Inheritance Tax, there is no legal limit on how far a Local Authority will go back in time discuss care home fees further, please contact one of our private client team. when assessing this. 9 Glanvilles Mill • Ivybridge • PL21 9PS t: 01752 690123 www.howard-over.co.uk When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

LOCAL EXPERTS Ivybridge Accountants - Oct16_Layout 1 09-Sep-16 7:52 AM Page 1 RICHARDSONS LEGAL SERVICES 34 SOCIAL CARE ACT 2021 Your local firm of qualified accountants W ho pays for long- be an extra £48,000 for board and term care? Will it be lodging costs for the person going Our ServiceS include implemented in April into the care home to pay over the new business advice and registrations 2023 as planned? Is it an £86,000 first three years, totalling £134,000. Sole trade & partnership accounts cap or not? And the longer you live the more preparation David Cameron several years ago this will go up even if the board corporation tax and company accounts said that he would introduce a and lodging costs stayed static. Personal tax returns £75,000 cap on care fees, but when So, who pays for care costs if the capital gains and inheritance tax planning the time came, he said we could act is ever implemented? Well, if Bookkeeping and vAT returns not afford it and it never happened. your total assets including the value Payroll processing Could the same happen again? of your home are below £20,000 I think it is highly likely. Boris’ 1.25% the local council will pay the costs, For a free, no obligation chat please National Insurance levy will be and if your total assets including contact us on 01752 895648 used to prop up the NHS until April your home are between £20,000 2023, then switched to supplement and £100,000 the local council will or email simonjilks@ivybridgeaccountants.co.uk long-term care charges, but do we pay part of the bill, but we don’t really think the NHS will give up this yet know how much. For most www.ivybridgeaccountants.co.uk money? I don’t think so. I think the people who own their own home 15 erme court, leonards road £86,000 cap will be delayed... and their assets will be much more than ivybridge, Pl21 0SZ likely never happen. £100,000 and they will pay 100% of And is it really a cap of £86,000 all their costs, and in most cases Director: Simon Jilks FCCA on care home charges? No, it’s must still sell their home, and keep not. It’s a cap on the care element paying until most of their savings only – board and lodging charges are gone. What changes? will still have to be paid in full by the individual, charges which Written by David Richardson. generally amount to about one For more information third of the total costs. call Richardsons Legal Care home costs in the South Services on 0800 014 8031. West are estimated to average Fully insured, regulated, £48,000 per year, so there could and approved by Trading Standards under their buy with confidence scheme. call: 07516 539573 | email: info@theimag.co.uk | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

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