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3 WELCOME imag call: 07516 539573 | email: [email protected] web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets TOUR VISIT WILL BE SPECTACULAR Hello, and welcome to the and that Ivybridge is beamed September issue of the imag. not only across the country but I am genuinely excited about the around the world too. Tour of Britain racing through the area on Monday, 6th September One of the free events to mark (see p8-9). I have attended a the Tour’s visit is a family bike stage during one of the Tour’s ride, which will incorporate a previous visits to Devon and it is short section of the race route. a truly spectacular event. It is led by Sustrans, a group It is a chance to see some of working to encourage more the top racers in the world people to get out of their cars and – legendary British sprinter on to their bikes. Mark Cavendish, winner of 34 stages in the Tour de France, is Another local group trying to }Witness, up close, the already a confirmed starter – and encourage people to consider witness, up close, the speed at alternatives to using their car is speed at which the which the riders race, even when the Ivybridge Rail Users Group. riders race, even when bunched together in a hundred The group has worked hard, over bunched together in or more strong peloton. You will many years, to get better train a hundred or more also marvel, I am sure, at the services for the town and, with strong peloton ‘paraphernalia’ that supports the over 200 trains now stopping at race – support vehicles, buses, Ivybridge station every week, that TV bikes, helicopters and so on. hard work is paying off (see p7). There is a day of free events Remember, if you are part of a in Ivybridge to mark the group or club that would like to occasion, businesses are being share its news with the wider encouraged to decorate their community, do get in touch. premises and local groups have If you are involved in a campaign, organised an art installation, bike or doing something more decorating and more. Let’s hope personal – fundraising for charity, these catch the TV director’s eye, for example – the imag can help you share your story, too. 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 SOUTH BRENT ARTISTS & MAKERS SUNDAY MARKET OPEN STUDIOS A new market is set to offer local Artists and makers in the area businesses a post-lockdown boost. and across Devon are opening South Brent Sunday Market aims their doors for two weeks this to give businesses and charities month to show their work. in the local area a platform to Devon Open Studios celebrates promote themselves and their the flair and talent of artists who products. live and work in the county, con- “Lockdown has given necting artists with enthusiasts in people time to pursue their ambi- this free showcase for the arts. tions, and there are now fledgling The fortnight is a chance to visit home-grown businesses which them in their studios, browse need a way of connecting with the some beautiful art and craft, and community to grow, and more Students and staff at Ivybridge to10 participated in discussing chat to the artists to find out about established businesses will benefit Community College celebrated themes on gender, identity, their processes and ideas. from having a presence, too,” says School Diversity Week just disability and race. And each Work will be for sale, giving you market organiser Jo Plumbly before breaking for the subject specialism prepared the chance to support local artists “South Brent Recreation Ground summer holiday. crafted lessons in order to and makers with the purchase of is a great location as it has ample The busy week included bake develop students’ language a beautiful and unique work. space for stalls and visitor parking, sales, knitting displays and and perception on ideas. Running from 11th-26th Septem- and being an outside event offers enrichment activities – for “I believe the work staff and ber, this year’s event features the the ability to browse while remain- example, PE inclusion games students alike have done in largest ever-number of venues ing Covid-safe.” such as seated volleyball and order to celebrate and discuss yet, and involves 323 artists. The first market is on Sunday, blind football. the themes of diversity, truly RedPod Arts, at The Clay Factory 5th September, 10am-2pm, with There was also a more empower the future of our between Ivybridge and Bittaford, the aim of it becoming a monthly thoughtful side to the delivery understanding of the world,” is among those throwing open its event. Entry for visitors is free. of the message of equality. commented Rachel Long, the doors. The collective is a diverse, If you are interested in having a Within tutor time and forensic college’s equality and diversity dynamic and exciting group of stall, please contact Jo on reading, students from Years 7 lead. artists and makers exhibiting in a [email protected] unique and historical clay factory. RTOEDSTDALRERTISNGGROUP The Art House Makers, at the IVYBRIDGE MEMORY Old School Community Centre in CAFÉ RE-OPENING Toddlers, at Ivybridge Baptist South Brent, are 11 diverse artists Church on Exeter Road, is start- and makers exhibiting in this Organisers are delighted to an- and cake. ing up again this month. The exciting new creative arts centre. nounce that the Memory Café in Guests are excited to be return- group will meet every Tuesday The beautiful farmhouse Ivybridge will reopen on the 8th ing and bookings for speakers/ between 10-11.30am from 14th studio setting of Haswell Farm September. entertainment for the rest of this September. See the advert on Studios, in North Huish, hosts The regular fortnightly get-togeth- year are well advanced. page 6 for more details. vibrant artwork and ceramics by ers will be held at the new venue As a special treat for guests, the four artists and makers. of The Watermark. Using the first meeting will include a buffet Full details, including opening large upstairs room/s will enable lunch. times, at devonopenstudios.co.uk social distancing for all guests Due to social distancing, unfor- and so keep everybody safe. tunately the café cannot take any RECYCLING ROTARIANS HELPING CHARITIES The meetings will be held on more guests at this time, but for alternate Wednesday afternoons further information please do Ivybridge Rotary Club is leading for recycling by TerraCycle®. from 2-4pm and will consist of not hesitate to contact Colin on two new initiatives to combine The club is also helping with the various forms of entertainment, 07877 824169 or email memory- recycling and raising money for contact lens packet recycling a raffle, quiz and time for a chat [email protected], and charity, which it hopes will prove programme, in the process rais- and making new friends. Every- we will be pleased to answer any a win-win for the environment and ing money for South West Blood one will be served with tea/coffee of your questions. charities. Bikes. Newsomes Opticians in The club is supporting the medi- Fore Street has put in place a GARDEN WASTE COLLECTIONS SUSPENDED cine blister packet recycling pro- collection point for used contact gramme to raise money for Marie lens blister packs and lens them- Garden waste collections in the shortage is being blamed, with Curie. People are asked to take selves, which are likely to block South Hams have been suspend- drivers who were working on empty medicine blister packs to up the water filtration systems if ed for at least four weeks. collections of garden waste being any of Ivybridge’s three chemists disposed by flushing away. The suspension of all garden redeployed to statutory waste and – Day Lewis on Fore Street, Ivy- These are then collected for recy- waste collections, which South recycling services. bridge Pharmacy in Erme Court cling by TerraCycle® also. Hams District Council agreed to Collections have been sus- or Boots on Station Road – from  TAKE THE ROTARY CLUB’S following a request from con- pended for a minimum of four where Rotarians will collect them 50-for-50 CHALLENGE – SEE P15 tractors FCC Environment, is the weeks when the situation will be latest blow to residents already reviewed. contending with missed collection In the meantime, residents are due to the troubled roll-out of the being asked to compost garden new waste and recycling system. waste or take it to their nearest The LGV and HGV driver recycling centre. call: 07516 539573 | email: [email protected] | | twitter: @imag_tweets STUDENTS CELEBRATE EXAM SUCCESS - P26 web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag

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6 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SUCCESS Students at Ivybridge Community resulted in seven students com- College have continued to pro- pleting their Silver Award. gress through their DofE Awards, In February 2020, the 2020-21 despite Covid-19 restrictions. Bronze Award students complet- Many students needed to diver- ed their training day but have only sify their projects, changing from recently had the opportunity to their original objectives to some- complete their two-day practice thing that was more achievable. expedition. Thirty of the 2021-2022 Although expeditions were not Bronze Award cohort were hoping permitted throughout the pandem- to get the opportunity to com- ic, students were fortunate during plete their training, practice and the Easter holiday to be able to qualifying expeditions during the go on a silver expedition and this college’s enrichment week. 14tFhroSmeptember SPECIALISTS IN DELIVERING: • Map and compass FRESH FISH BOXES navigation training DELIVERED TO • Outdoor and YOUR DOOR COUPLES BOX Four meals for workplace first aid Everything in the two people - £30 • Personal 1-2-1 boxes is filleted, TUESDAYS 10am to 11.30am packaged and suitable FAMILY BOX training for home freezing. Four meals for IT WILL BE GREAT TO MEET EVERYONE AGAIN • Guided walks • Team building four people Contact: [email protected] - (01752) 923032 Fish variety changes daily - £60 www.compassworks.co.uk depending on market landings. [email protected] 01837 516386 / 07719 857242 A typical box may contain: Haddock, Whiting, Hake, Plaice, Lemon Sole, Pollock, John Dory, Ling, Flounder and Gurnard TO ORDER: email [email protected] or [email protected] or call 01752 266610 Toddlers - Sep21.indd 1 16C/0o8m/2p0a2s1sw1o4rk:5s0_General - Apr21.indd 1 18M/0o3b/2y0N21icks18- :m46ay21.indd 1 14/04/2021 14:52 Gorgeous gifts, bath bombs, soaps and shampoo bars all handmade in Ivybridge. Palm oil free, vegan friendly, wrapped in paper and made with natural ingredients. Available from Natures Larder, Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge. www.kenderdine.co.uk call: 07516 539573 | email: [email protected] | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_twKeenedtesrdine - Sep21.indd 1 14/08/2021 10:52

I WEEKDAY DEPARTURES TIMETABLE PETER ANTHONY 7 WESTBOUND (Plymouth, Cornwall) FEATURE DEPART DESTINATION 07.22 Penzance 07.50 Penzance 08.17 Plymouth 09.00 Penzance 09.49 Penzance 10.17 Penzance 11.19 Penzance 12.17 Penzance 14.11 Penzance 16.14 Penzance 17.20 Penzance 17.54 Plymouth 19.07 Penzance 19.58 Plymouth 21.11 Plymouth 21.28 Penzance 23.22 Plymouth EASTBOUND (Exeter, London) DEPART DESTINATION MORE TRAINS STOP AT IVYBRIDGE 05.48 London Paddington 08.00 Cardiff 08.49 London Paddington 10.09 Exeter St Davids 11.07 Exeter St Davids 13.04 Cardiff 15.02 Exeter St Davids 17.04 London Paddington 18.04 Exeter St Davids 19.00* Cardiff 20.35 Exeter St Davids 21.39 Exeter St Davids 22.40 Exeter St Davids 23.30 Exeter St Davids * 1st-3rd Sept, 19.20 to Bristol only I SATURDAY DEPARTURES Check GWR for minor changes on 18th & 25th WESTBOUND (Plymouth, Cornwall) Only about 8 trains You can’t get a DEPART DESTINATION ca day stop at direct train to London 07.23 Penzance Ivybridge 07.52 Penzance The trains 08.19 Newquay There aren’t are no good for 08.56 Penzance any trains on a 10.19 Penzance Sunday morning commuting to work 11.14 Penzance 12.22 Penzance W hich of the above and let the train take the strain for 13.19 Penzance statements is the commute to work? You can 15.20 Plymouth incorrect? Answer... park at Ivybridge station for free. 16.17 Penzance ALL of them. Or, leave the car behind and have 17.20 Penzance In fact, there are now 50% more a day out by train, without the 18.52 Plymouth trains stopping at Ivybridge than hassle of finding and paying for 19.07 Plymouth there were two years ago; in 2019, somewhere to park. 21.08 Plymouth 130 trains a week stopped here, A day out by the sea at 21.16 Plymouth now there are just over 200. Teignmouth, say – only a 23.24 Plymouth Thirty-one Great Western Railway 35-minute journey – costs £7.20 trains currently stop here on a return (£4.80 with a railcard), or a EASTBOUND (Exeter, London) weekday, 17 of them going west day out shopping/sight-seeing in to Plymouth and Cornwall, and 14 Exeter (50 minutes by train) would DEPART DESTINATION going east to Exeter and beyond, cost £9 (£6 with railcard). including direct trains to Bristol, A Devon & Cornwall railcard costs 06.54 London Paddington Cardiff and London Paddington. £12 for a year, and gives you a 08.01 Exeter St Davids On Saturdays, there are 28 third off the price of off-peak train 09.04 Cardiff stopping trains, and on Sundays tickets for two adults. Up to four 10.04 Exeter St Davids 21, including morning trains to children aged 5 to 15 can also 11.04 Exeter St Davids Penzance and Exeter. travel with you for only £1 each. 12.58 Exeter St Davids A lot of this is down to the tireless For details about other railcards, 15.04 Exeter St Davids campaigning over the last few visit irugivybridge.weebly.com/ 16.02 Exeter St Davids years of the Ivybridge Rail Users railcards 18.01 Bristol Group (IRUG), a local group Ivybridge station has a large free 19.03 London Paddington of volunteers set up in 2004 car park, a cycle park, and step- 20.35 Exeter St Davids (supported by the town council) free access to both platforms. The 22.03 Exeter St Davids to lobby for better rail services for station isn’t staffed, but you can get I SUNDAY DEPARTURES our town. mobile e-tickets or buy a ticket on So, why not avoid the traffic jams the train. WESTBOUND (Plymouth, Cornwall) Check GWR for minor changes Westbound on 19th & 26th DEPART DESTINATION Check train times before 09.22 Plymouth travelling in case 10.10 Plymouth of last-minute 10.18 Penzance changes at 12.05 Plymouth gwr.com, 14.08 Penzance nationalrail.co.uk 15.52 Penzance or the National 17.15 Penzance Rail app 17.49 Penzance 18.44 Plymouth 19.49 Plymouth 21.49 Plymouth EASTBOUND (Exeter, London) DEPART DESTINATION Ivybridge Rail Users Group [IRUG] Find out more about IRUG at irugivybridge.weebly.com 10.04 Exeter St Davids 11.04 Exeter St Davids or www.facebook.com/irugivy 12.59 Exeter St Davids 13.59 Exeter St Davids 16.05 Exeter St Davids 17.04 Exeter St Davids 18.11 Exeter St Davids 19.29 London Paddington 21.29 Exeter St Davids 23.00 Exeter St Davids When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

8 DAY OF FREE EVENTS TO MARK TOUR’S FIRST VISIT TOUR OF BRITAIN ETA to 1.16pm Cornwood 7Langham Levels The Tour of Britain (ToB) cycle bridge.gov.uk/tob Cornwood Blachford Road Blachford Road race comes to Ivybridge for I Isabella’s Sto- ETA the first time on Monday, 6th ry Bicycle will 1.20pm September. be at the library to The race, which will see some of celebrate the Tour 6 the world’s leading cyclists racing of Britain, 10am, through the town, will be broad- 11.30am & 2pm. Blachford Ro cast live on ITV4 and Eurosport, Ting-a-ling-a-ling, my providing a great opportunity for blossoms! Isabella loves to RACE ROUTE INEOS Grenadiers (formerly Team ETA Ivybridge to showcase itself. share stories from her incredible Sky) is one of the UCI WorldTeams 1.14pm A host of free events are taking bicycling adventures in the wilds 1 Godwell Lane place on the day, and with it of the world. When the doors of 2 Woolcombe Lane taking part in this year’s Tour being a non-pupil day it is hoped Isabella’s theatre on the back of 3 Marjorie Kelly Way families will come and enjoy her bicycle open wide she will 4 Fore Street the entertainment as well as the whisk you away to another world. 5 Erme Road excitement of the race itself. Busi- I Chalk Road Art Activity 6 Blachford Road nesses and community groups Fore Street, 11am (Fore Street 7 Langham Levels are also getting involved. will be closed to traffic). The timetable for the day (all I 1pm: First vehicles as part of 11 and under and 12+ (including traffic free paths including a short times are approx and correct at rolling road block arrive. adults). Prizes to be awarded to section of the Tour of Britain race the time of going to press) is: I The race arrives from the bike and rider judged to be route. A medal will be awarded I All day - Best-dressed shop 1.12pm at Godwell Lane from Er- the most creatively and originally to all participants. front competition. To promote mington then progresses along decorated. 3pm: Fore Street reopens (tbc) the Tour of Britain’s arrival in Woolcombe Lane, Marjorie Kelly I Sustrans led family ride For full details on the day’s Ivybridge and encourage footfall Way, Fore Street, Erme Road, 2-2.45pm. Join Sustrans volun- events – including entry forms to their premises, businesses are Blachford Road, Langham Levels teers for a family guided bike for the competitions – visit invited to take part in the ‘Deco- and out to Cornwood. www.ivybridge.gov.uk/tob rate your Business’ competition. I Fancy Dress Bike (and ride following a For road closures/restrictions, A prize of £200 will be awarded optional rider!) competition, mixture of visit www.devontourofbritain. to the business premises judged 1.30pm, Fore Street. Entry quiet lanes co.uk/road-closures/ to be the most creatively and open to all residents within the and originally decorated on the theme Ivybridge Town Council bound- of cycling. Enter via www.ivy- aries. There are two categories –

THE TOUR OF BRITAIN 9 Erme Road The Tour of Britain is an the number one ranked team in eight-stage race, part the world. The other home teams TOUR OF BRITAIN of the UCI (Union are a Great Britain national team, Cycliste Interna- Cornish team Saint Piran, tionale) ProSeries. Ribble-Weldtite, Trinity Racing, Yealmpton A peloton of around Canyon dhb SunGod and Swift- Carbon Pro Cycling. Devon stage ETA 120 riders repre- Among the riders confirmed as 6th September 11.17am senting 18 teams will taking part are Olympic medallist line up for this year’s and Tour de France stage winner edition, which starts in Wout van Aert and Brit Mark Penzance, Cornwall, on 5th Cavendish (below), regarded as September and covers the greatest sprinter of all time 1,320km before fin- and winner of a record-equalling Godwell Lane ishing in Aberdeen, 34 stage victories in the Tour de oadBlachford Road Scotland, a week France. Ermington later. Live coverage For up-to-date information on 5 team line-ups, as well as all ETA of every stage will race details, visit tourofbritain. 1.08pm ETA be shown on ITV4 co.uk 11.23am in the UK, as well as 4 in over 150 countries worldwide. Fore Street The Devon leg, stage two – the 11th time the race has visited the county – will cover 183.9km starting in Sherford, racing through the 3Marjorie Kelly Way Avonwick South Hams and Woolcombe Lane ETA across Dartmoor 11.35am before finishing in Exeter. This year’s Tour fea- 2 tures seven British teams, the most since 2015, and offers Woolcombe Lane the country’s top young riders a fantastic opportunity to go shoul- ETA 1 der-to-shoulder with the world’s ETAs taken from Tour of Britain website – 1.12pm best teams and riders. www.tourofbritain.co.uk/stage-two-timetable/ The British contingent is headed Based on the estimated fastest average speed from by INEOS Grenadiers, currently Ermington

10 FEATURE REFLECTIONS ON IVYBRIDGE COMMUNITY HUB D uring July and August, inbox letting me know that we’d }We’ll be restarting The myself and Liz Scott been successful in our funding from Inner Compass bid to Devon County Council to Hub in the autumn. Guide CIC, with the support continue the Hub in the Autumn. Look out in the October of So Social and funding from We’re thrilled to be able to edition of the imag for Ivybridge’s district councillors, continue to celebrate and all the details ran a six-week pilot which we showcase the wide range of called the ‘community hub’. groups and activities available The idea was to bring people to people living in and around together to celebrate and Ivybridge. showcase some of the wonderful If you’re a community group or groups and activities that take activity local to Ivybridge and place in Ivybridge, while at the you’d like to come along and run same time provide a friendly a free taster session, we’d love and informal place to have a free to hear from you. We’re looking cuppa and to connect with others. forward to welcoming Ivybridge Each week a different group or Theatre Company, Lidstone activity delivered a free taster Library and Ivybridge Community session. We enjoyed a lively Choir. All groups that can run session from Ivybridge Table interactive sessions are welcome: Tennis Club; we immersed we’d particularly like to hear ourselves in a wonderful from you if you run an arts and guided relaxation from local crafts group, yoga, mindfulness hypnotherapist Sally Potter; we sessions or tai chi, as these have made our own aromatherapy all come up as requests from lotions under the guidance of people who attended the pilot. Cluna from Creating Wellbeing; If you’re someone who wants to Lester, from Chat and Spin, try new things, meet new people taught us the ins and out of and find out more about the rich presenting a radio show; we and varied activities that take made origami gift boxes thanks place in this lovely town, then to Jenny Pearce’s tuition (The we’d love to welcome you. It’s Ivy Crafters) and we laughed always free to attend and there’s a lot at our attempts at pencil no need to book. It’s very informal drawings of trees and faces and welcoming and the activity thanks to Morgana from So Social provides a talking point. Ivybridge. We’ll be restarting The Hub in the It was a huge success and we autumn. Look out in the October were delighted with the turnout edition of the imag for all the and the feedback we received. details – currently we’re pencilled On the morning of the last in for Tuesday afternoons, session, an email arrived in my 2-3.30pm at Ivybridge Library. Jessica Shipp – Ivybridge Community Connector South Hams Community and Voluntary Sector (CVS) 07756 667533 / [email protected] call: 07516 539573 | email: [email protected] | web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

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13 FEATURE A ROUND TUIT H ave you got one? “I want to take time to be still and c Have you got a Round maybe pray, but I haven’t got a Tuit? Round Tuit.” You are invited to... I believe that until you have one, “We wanted to arrange our child’s nothing gets done. But if you have baptism, but the pandemic has St John’s Church, Blachford got a Round Tuit, I’m told that meant that we never got a Round Road – cream tea on Sunday, you feel more fulfilled, contented, Tuit.” 5th September, 3-5pm things get done; life fits into place. “The pandemic has really made www.facebook.com/ With all the uncertainties we’ve me think about God and church, StJohnsChurchIvybridge been through due to the pandemic but I haven’t done anything about lockdown – the ongoing changes it – sadly, haven’t got a Round Harford Church – “Walk, Talk to the rules, guidance, restrictions Tuit.” and Folk” with tea and cake, on and “easing”, the uncertainties of “I’ve wanted time to talk with Sunday 12th September “the science” – it’s been really hard someone about my [family/work/ www.facebook.com/ to get a Round Tuit health/retirement] but I still haven’t stpetrocsharford So, as lockdown restrictions are got a Round Tuit.” further eased and the school year – which shapes so much of life – is Allow me to share a secret – it is Sparkwell Church – cream tea set to commence – our churches amazingly simple to get a Round and songs of praise on Sunday would love to invite you to get a Tuit. To help, I’d like to invite you 19th September Round Tuit. to come to one of our churches to www.facebook.com/ To explain, these are a few make it easier for you. In particular, sparkwellchurch conversations I’ve had recently. we have put together a handful of As you read them, speak them out one-off events this month to help ‘Party in the Park’ – Sunday, loud to yourself and you’ll see what you get a Round Tuit (see right). 19th September. Ivybridge I mean. Even if you don’t – or don’t yet – churches invite you to open air “We were going to arrange our regard yourself as a regular church worship and activities for all wedding, but we never managed goer, please do join us for any of the family in Victoria Park from to get a Round Tuit.” these – or at any other times – and 10.30am make yourself known to us. Paul Hinckley Vicar of Ivybridge, Cornwood, Sparkwell and Harford When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

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I VYBRIDGE U3A is back with meetings are already planned 15 a bang after an 18-month for the rest of 2021, with Nick enforced lockdown due to Bailey talking on ‘Radio Caroline CLUBS coronavirus precautions. to Classic FM’ in October and Photos from an evening at Lukesland – by Joanne Mottershead (left), Two major meetings showcase Marilyn Bishop on the ‘art of Ross Marven (right) and (below) Ian Clements how the future is shaping up, as deception, fakes and forgeries’ in members and friends look to pick November. I VYBRIDGE & DISTRICT Last month, members of the club up the threads of their lives. On 6th December, members CAMERA CLUB starts its and Facebook group enjoyed On Monday, 16th August, the will be sure to enjoy the annual 2021/22 season with a ‘show an evening visit to Lukesland, executive committee hosted a Christmas party. your own work’ evening on with several new faces joining a welcome back social at The In spite of the unexpected break 14th September in Bittaford number of more familiar ones. Watermark. New and returning in U3A activities, there has Village Hall. Although “out of season” for the members were welcomed with been only a marginal fall-off in The club is planning to have a mix gardens there was still plenty to tea, cakes and coffee. membership and, with many new of physical and Zoom meetings photograph. On 20th September, the group enquiries already in the pipeline, this year so as to enable members The club meeting programme is holding its 10th anniversary committee members are sure that to hear speakers and judges is available on the club website meeting; actually, this is really the organisation can look to the from further afield. Our second www.ivybridgecameraclub.org the 11th year of Ivybridge U3A, future with confidence. meeting on 28th September will Details of all meetings and outings but the pandemic put paid to any Apart from the monthly meeting at be a talk on Zoom from Alice are also posted in its Facebook earlier celebrations. The Watermark there is already a Pennefather, an award-winning group www.facebook.com/ Keynote speaker on this occasion full list of U3A group meetings in photographer specialising in groups/IvybridgeCameraClub. will be the former MP Ann the programme. ballet and underwater work. Photographers of any level are Widdecombe who, apart from For further details visit Changes to this year’s welcome to join, all you need is her lengthy parliamentary career, www.ivybridge-u3a.org.uk programme include a reduction an enthusiasm for photography. won a new legion of fans when in the number of competitions Contact the club by email at she gamely took part in the BBC’s Walk dates for and the introduction of image ivybridgecameraclub@yahoo. Strictly Come Dancing, where she IVYBRIDGE WALKING discussion and appraisal co.uk or by using the ‘Contact Us’ was partnered by Anton Du Beke. CLUB in this month evenings and the creation of page on our website. are 5th and 19th September. smaller ‘learning zone’ focus Although the couple received The club’s walks are varied, groups. Groups will focus on regular harsh criticism from from moors to coastal, in and software and how to use it to the judges, they were such firm around the beautiful South Hams make photos as good as they can, favourites with the viewers that and beyond. For more details how to get better images straight they remained in the show for visit www.iwcdevon.org.uk and from their cameras, an audio many weeks. click on Walk Diary. visual group for those wishing to A programme of general monthly create ‘stories’ from images taken and stored on their computer and one for mobile phone users. Preparations are well interested in joining, please under way for IVYBRIDGE contact the chairman Alan Wright THEATRE COMPANY’S ([email protected]) October children’s show, for further information. featuring many of everyone’s favourite panto characters. The ARTS SOCIETY Cinderella, Buttons and the KINGSBRIDGE resumes Dame are all desperate to shake this month after its off the Covid blues and, with summer break, with luck the help of their friends in the in the Methodist Church as audience, certainly hope to do before. so. On Wednesday, 29th September, Make a date now for Saturday the talk is entitled Berthe Morisot 16th and Sunday 17th October at “Une Finesse Fragonardienne”, The Watermark for “Adventures by Lois Oliver. in Panto Land” and shake off To find out up-to-date details those blues! about the meeting, and to join As always, ITC welcome new the Arts Society, please contact members, and if anyone is Jocelyn Waring on 01548 531295. When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag

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SPORT30 AFTER MARATHON BREAK HARRIERS MAKING UP FOR LOST TIME A fter a long period of compete for the first time. minutes and 22 seconds. The ABOVE: Ken Summers (r) in front inaction due to Covid Some athletes had a busy week race is over three days with a of Richard Lane and Emily Faircloth restrictions, athletes on the Fell Race scene with two 40 hour time limit. Lake had at the Totnes 10k from Erme Valley Harriers have races on Dartmoor within two completed the race in 2019 and LEFT: Chris Prall (wearing the been travelling far and wide to days of each other. The Neolith beat his time by some six hours. sunglasses) and FAR LEFT Allister compete in races. Fell Race took place at Merrivale, Richard Lander Stow travelled Bristow at the Haytor Heller There was good turnout at the with the second race at Yar Tor. further afield and completed the Closer to home, the Harriers held Haytor Heller, a tough moorland Ewan Lake had a long trip to the Cape Wrath Ultra, finishing in a their own Erme Valley Relays. race which began in 1985. Lake District and successfully remarkable 14th place. The race The numbers were restricted In very hot conditions, Allister completed the demanding covers a period of eight days and this year but nearly 100 teams Bristow had an exceptional run Montana Lakeland 100 in an some 400km. The terrain was enjoyed the evening. to finish fifth, while Chris Prall overall time of 30 hours, 53 difficult but the scenery stunning. Unfortunately, the Harriers have was 15th. Dave Engledew, Becky now been unable to hold their Prall, Alison Engledew, Richard popular Ivybridge 10K for two Lane, Lindsay Lane and Ruth years, but the club’s runners are Terry all survived the hard going. looking forward to competing in Alison Thorn was first lady in a the various races which are now time of 39.19 at a hot Dorney 10K starting to take place again. in Windsor. Ken Summers and Mike Hansen made the long trip to Lundy Island and successfully completed the half marathon course. At the popular Totnes 10K, the Harriers had a terrific turnout with some 20 athletes finishing the race. Dave Engledew was the first Harrier home, and it was good to see several new members Moving Home? Moving house is a well-known source of stress, but SWLaw are here to help you. Reasons for choosing us are: • Our fees are competitive • We will progress your matter quickly and efficiently • We will keep you updated at all times • Our service is accredited to a high professional standard • You have direct access to our specialist team 01752 205202 • swlaw.co.uk Our key services: Lasting Powers of Attorney • Wills • Business & Employment Debt recovery • Trust & Estate administration • Litigation Tax Planning & Wealth preservation • Family inc Divorce Kingsley Close • East Way • Lee Mill Ivybridge • Devon • PL21 9GD SWLaw Solicitors Ltd. This firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Registered in England No. 7505634 callP:r0op7e5r1ty6ad53Iv9yb5r7id3ge |19e0mx1a34il.:ininddfo@1 theimag.co.uk | 08/07/2016 12:46 web: theimag.co.uk | facebook: @theimag | twitter: @imag_tweets

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