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imag INFORMATIVE | INTERESTING | INTERACTIVE THE IVYBRIDGE MAGAZINE ISSUE 47132 | JUL 22 HORTICULTURAL HAVENS OPENING TO SUPPORT HOSPICE ä See page 5 News Heritage What’s On Clubs & groups Ivybridge Bloomers Ramblers’ Festival of Walks

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INSIDE The gardens at Flete House are opening in aid of St Luke’s Hospice ® See 5 HELP MAKE IVYBRIDGE LOOK BLOOMING MARVELLOUS AHEAD OF BRITAIN IN BLOOM JUDGING LAST CHANCES TO MAKE YOUR VIEWS KNOWN ON Volunteers wanted ® See 9 SUPERMARKET PLAN MEET THE POLICE The meetings which will decide whether South Hams District Council’s proposal to build a supermarket in Meet the local police team at a new drop-in session the centre of Ivybridge goes ahead are being held this starting in The Watermark this month ® See p18 month and the town’s chamber of commerce is asking people to join them ahead of the meetings to show the SUMMER READING CHALLENGE depth of feeling about the plan ® See page 18 IVYBRIDGE HAS A NEW Children aged 4-11 can join in the summer reading COMMUNITY CONNECTOR ® P10 challenge at Ivybridge Library for FREE this summer! RAMBLERS SOUTH HAMS’ FESTIVAL OF WALKS ® P5 The challenge combines free access to books with fun, creative activities during the summer holidays. Throughout the challenge, WELLBEING WEEK and Like the imag library staff and young volunteers support children to discover new on Facebook authors and illustrators and explore a wide range of different types Children at South Brent Primary School enjoyed of books and ways of reading. This year’s theme is Gadgeteers, with a focus on science, inventions imaganexcitingandinspirationaltime ® P23 and making the world a better place while having fun! Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Sign up at the library from Saturday, 9th July, to join in and get Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk your Gadgeteers collector poster. How it works: • Visit Ivybridge library and speak to a member of staff to sign up The imag is an independent magazine published and produced by Lily design, 6 Claymans Pathway, Woodlands, Ivybridge PL21 9UZ. • Set a reading goal (six books is recommended) and borrow and © Lily design 2022. The imag has no affiliation to, nor official relationship with, any organisations or authorities. No part of this publication read library books of your choice may be reproduced, in any form, without the prior express consent of the publisher. All information, advertised or provided, is accepted in • Collect stickers along the way to complete the poster 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 • When you complete the challenge, receive your certificate and medal! Look out for our event programme and join us as we have a go at editor. The publisher accepts no responsibility for products, goods or services that may be advertised or referred to. making our own gadgets this summer including: - Using coding and micro:bits to make a pedometer - Having a go at making ice cream - Trying to make a bridge - And lots, lots more When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag imag 3

WHAT’S ON MONDAY lunches served every Tuesday. Children Come and meet new friends and enjoy the SO SOCIAL IVYBRIDGE - PEER ERME VALLEY HARRIERS – SENIORS SOUTH HAMS CITIZENS ADVICE welcome. Email [email protected] company of others. Everyone welcome. SUPPORT 14:00-15:00 The Bridge, TRAINING SESSION 18:00-19:00 Social 09:30-12:30 The Watermark. Face-to-video or call 01752 894083 . Facebook: search So Social Ivybridge or Leonards Road. Free peer support group run for all abilities. Usually starts from consultations every Monday (excluding IVYBRIDGE ARTY CRAFTY GROUP call Shirley Weeks on 07934 999404 . for people living with long-term medical Ivybridge Rugby Club but are sometimes bank holidays). Turn up during these times 13:30-16:30 Scout and Guide HQ, Blachford IVYBRIDGE FOODBANK 13:00-15:00 conditions and disabilities. Facebook: away days. Contact Keith Reed – 01752 and phone the mobile number on the board Road. An afternoon of painting or craft. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Open to all. search So Social Ivybridge or call Shirley 893573 / ermevalleyharriers.co.uk outside or you can email reception@ For more information or to join the group For more information visit www.ivybridge. Weeks on 07934 999404 . THE BRIDGE PROJECT YOUTH CAFE southhamscab.org.uk contact Gerry on 01752 690176 or Hazel on foodbank.org.uk or email: info@ivybridge. KNIT AND NATTER 14:30-16:30 18:30-22:00 The Bridge, Leonards Road. COFFEE MORNING 10:30-12:00 01752 892438.. foodbank.org.uk or call 07706 457336. Food Ivybridge Library. A friendly group who Drop-in evening. Free. Table football, Xbox, Abbeyfield House, Trehill Road. Everyone 5th IVYBRIDGE RAINBOWS 17:30- donations welcome 10am-12pm. Also food enjoy knitting, sewing and crochet over a games, pool table, ping pong, hot chocolate. welcome. To book call 01752 691567 or 18:30 Ivybridge Methodist Church. donation points at Tesco Lee Mill, Ivybridge cup of tea or coffee, accompanied by some 6.30-8pm for Years 6, 7 & 8. 8.30-10pm for email [email protected] Contact Jenny on 01752 894265 / email Coops and Nature’s Larder. chatter. Free. Years 9 & above (up to 18). Call Elis Norton: IVYBRIDGE TREFOIL GUILD 10:30 [email protected] THE BRIDGE STROKE GROUP 1st IVYBRIDGE RAINBOWS 16:10- 07966 911560 / [email protected] Bridge Cafe, Leonards Road. Whether 3rd IVYBRIDGE BROWNIES 18:00- 13:30-15:30 Ivybridge Town Hall. Second 17:20 St John’s Church Hall. For more RAF AIR CADETS 19:00-21:30 Cadet you’re involved in Girlguiding or not, Trefoil 19:30 Ivybridge Methodist Church. Wednesday of the month. Offering support information please contact Jackie: Centre, Filham Park. For information email Guild is a wonderful opportunity to meet Contact Jenny on 01752 894265 / email to those who have suffered a stroke and [email protected] [email protected] or call 07518 025526 like-minded people to share your next [email protected] their carers. For more information call 2nd IVYBRIDGE RAINBOWS 17:10- YOUTH LEISURE NIGHT 19:00 adventure. Contact Joy Davies on 01752 ERME VALLEY HARRIERS – SENIORS 01752 896931. 18:20 St John’s Church Hall. For more Ivybridge Leisure Centre. Ages 11-16. Term 895946 for more information. TRAINING SESSION 18:00-19:00 IVYBRIDGE MEMORY CAFE information please contact Jackie: time. First week free, then £2.50. SOUTH HAMS COMMUNITY Ivybridge Rugby Club. Friendly running 14:00-16:00 The Watermark. We meet [email protected] ORCHESTRA 10:30 Ivybridge Rugby Club. club for those of all abilities. Contact Keith every fortnight on a Wednesday for ERME VALLEY HARRIERS – JUNIOR SATURDAY An orchestra for enthusiastic amateurs Reed– 01752893573/ermevalleyharriers. entertainment, refreshments and a chat TRAINING 18:00-19:15 Ivybridge IVYBRIDGE ARTISAN MARKET 09:30- meeting weekly during term time. For co.uk together. If your loved one is suffering Community College. Training for those 13:00 The Watermark. First Saturday of the information and contact details see www. IVYBRIDGE JUDO CLUB 18:15-20:15 St from cognitive impairment give us a call on aged 8 upwards of all abilities. For more month. A wide range of handmade items. shco.co.uk £5 per session payable termly. John’s Church Hall. Beginners 6.15-7.15pm, 07498746944 information contact Keith Reed on 01752 ivybridgeartisanmarket.co.uk STORYTIME 10:30-11:00 Ivybridge juniors 7.15-8.15pm. Contact Pete Whitfield IVYBRIDGE BLOOMERS 14:00-16:00 893573 www.ermevalleyharriers.co.uk LEGO CLUB 10:00-12:00 Ivybridge Library. For children between the ages of – 07599 111815 / petewhitfield62@gmail. The Leat Garden, off Fore Street. A group IVYBRIDGE VOLUNTEER POLICE Library. All ages welcome (under 8s must 3 and 5 and their carers. No need to book. com of enthusiastic volunteers on a mission CADETS 18:30 Ivybridge Community be supervised). No need to book. Suggested Call Ivybridge Library on 01752 893140. ARMY CADETS 19:00-21:00 Cadet to make Ivybridge beautiful! No previous College. Every Thursday - term time only. donation 50p per child. For details call RAMBLERS WELLBEING WALKS Centre, Filham Park. Abigail Boyne on gardening experience necessary. Search £3 per week but this may be subsidised in Ivybridge Library on 01752 893140. (Walking for Health) Level 1 11:00 [email protected] Facebook – Ivybridge Bloomers, see extreme cases of hardship. www.dc.police. THE DARTMOOR EDGE FEST 10:00- Every Monday from The Watermark. IVYBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHOIR 19:30- ivybridgebloomers.community or phone uk/cadets / [email protected] 16:00 The Clay Factory. Third Saturday of These are shortish walks at a slower 21:30 Douro Court. southdevonsingers@ Shirley Weeks on 07934 999404. ARMY CADETS 19:00 Cadet Centre, the month. Creative festival with art market, pace specifically to assist regaining health gmail.com / 07915 053950 1st IVYBRIDGE GUIDES 18:00-20:00. Filham Park. For more information, contact crafts, community art making, children’s after illness or regaining confidence. Well IVYBRIDGE & DISTRICT CAMERA Timings and location can vary depending Abigail Boyne on1399boyn@armymail. activities and cafe. Free - suggested £1 behaved dog owners welcome. CLUB 19:30 Jubilee Hall, Bittaford. on the activity. Contact Leah Parsons mod.uk or visit armycadets.com/ donation on exit. dartmooredge@gmail. www.ramblers.org.uk Show your own work. Guest speakers. for more information: ivybridgeguides@ LIONS CLUB 19:30 The Watermark. com VETERANS PEER SUPPORT GROUP Visitors welcome. Contact email: hotmail.com Second and fourth Thursday of the month. SO SOCIAL - COFFEE MORNING 12:00-14:00 The Farmyard Cafe, Wotter. [email protected] IVYBRIDGE ROTARY CLUB 18:00-20:00 All welcome. For more info contact 0845 11:00-12:00 The Bridge Community Cafe. Free veterans and families coffee drop-in. The club meets on the second and The Watermark. Fortnightly on the second 833 9834 or [email protected] Meet new friends and enjoy the company Contact Trevor Gracey on 07964 319683. fourth Tuesday of each month. www. and fourth Wednesday of the month. For COME DANCING, CIRCLE DANCE of others. Everyone is welcome. Facebook: U3A GENERAL MEETING 14:00-16:30 ivybridgecameraclub.org more information call 01752 698055 or see 19:30-21:00 Yealmpton Community Centre. search So Social Ivybridge or phone Shirley The Watermark. General meetings are IVYBRIDGE YOUNG FARMERS 19:30 www.facebook.com/IvybridgeRotary Clearly taught, easy to learn and great fun! Weeks on 07934 999404. held on the third Monday of each month The Hunting Lodge, Cadleigh Lane. First IVYBRIDGE BOWLS CLUB 18:30 For more information contact Roz on 01752 THE ART PLAYGROUND 11:00-14:00 (excluding bank holidays). For more Tuesday of the month. For information Bridge Park Clubhouse. Every week April 880196. 1st and 3rd Thurs of each month. The Clay Factory. First Saturday of the information email ivybridge.u3a@gmail. visit www.devonyfc.co.uk/join-yfc-club / - September. Information from Stephen TABLE TENNIS 20:00-21:30 Sports Hall, month. Community art making for all com or call 01752 658164. see www.facebook.com/IvyYFC / or call Buckle - 01752 657986. Ivybridge Community College. Junior(u18) ages: adults and children. Free (donations SLIMMING WORLD 17:30 & 19:00 07472904700 ERME VALLEY RANGERS 18:30-20:30. £2 - Adults £4 per session. First visit is free. welcome). [email protected] Chapel Place Community Centre, off Fore Part of Girlguiding for girls aged 14 to Booking essential either by text, email or Street. Sessions at 5.30pm and 7pm. Pop in WEDNESDAY 18. We are girl led, if we can, we do what Whatsapp. Contact Alan on 07712 896185 SUNDAY or contact Kim on 07847 218216. they want to do such as cooking, craft and or [email protected] FAMILY WORSHIP 10:30 Ivybridge RAF AIR CADETS 19:00-21:00 Cadet IVYBRIDGE CARING VOLUNTEERS having fun. The location will depend on the Methodist Church. Lively family worship Centre, Filham Park. For information email 09:30-12:00 The Watermark. Drop in for activity. For information call Sharon on FRIDAY with activities for all ages of young people. [email protected] or call 07518 025526 a chat about donating a couple of hours 01752 698656. LITTLE FISHIES PARENTS AND Contact Pam Montgomery imcbookings@ IVYBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB 19:30 The of your time for elderly people in the ROYAL BRITISH LEGION 19:00-21:00 TODDLERS GROUP 09:45-10:45 gmail.com or 01752 894083. Bridge, Leonards Road. Meetings – every community. Call 07791239357 or visit the Ivybridge Constitutional Club. For more The Bridge, Leonards Road. Term time IVYBRIDGE SALVATION ARMY second Monday (apart from January and top floor of The Watermark and use the information contact Dermot Roberts on only. £2 per session per family. Contact SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30-10:30 August) – vary from floral demonstrations phone there for entry. 01752 691645. Meeting dates may differ Ruth Hammond on 01752 894306 / The Bridge, Leonards Road. For more by demonstrators to ‘hands-on’ workshops. LITTLE FISHIES PARENTS AND - check http://branches.britishlegion.org. [email protected] information contact Ruth and Ian Visitors are welcome - first visit free, £8 for TODDLERS GROUP 09:45-10:45 uk/branches/ivybridge or www.facebook. IVY CRAFTERS 10:00-12:00 Endsleigh Hammond on Tel: 01752 896974. subsequent visits. For more information The Bridge, Leonards Road. Term time com/royalbritishlegionivybridge/ Garden Centre. Weekly craft group. [email protected] contact Lindsey Reid – 01752 894579. only. £2 per session per family. Contact IVYBRIDGE THEATRE COMPANY Different and varied craft activity each MORNING WORSHIP 10:30 St John SEQUENCE DANCING CLUB 19:30- Ruth Hammond on 01752 894306 / 19:30-22:00 Chapel Place Community week. £10 per session, all materials The Evangelist. One hour service followed 22:00 Lee Moor Public Hall. 01752 892741. [email protected] Centre, off Fore Street. For more included. Contact Jenny on 07706 317825 by refreshments. Contact Paul Hinckley – SWEENEY TODDLERS 10:00-12:00 information, contact Ron Davis on 01752 or [email protected] [email protected] / 01752 895227. TUESDAY Scout Hut, Leonards Road. Parent/child 893308 or email [email protected] TECHIE TALK 10:30-12:30 Ivybridge SERVICE 10:30 Ivybridge Baptist Church. WALKING FOR HEALTH - level II 09:45 playgroup for preschool age children Library. Need help with IT, gadgets, apps or Junior church and crèche during the Meet outside Ivybridge Leisure Centre. (birth to 4 years) and their adult. £3 per THURSDAY email? Drop in and see if our IT volunteer message – tea/coffee after the service. Suitable for people looking to increase their family per session for up to 2 children. IVYBRIDGE CARING VOLUNTEERS can help! Pastor: Ian MacGregor – 07504 927437 / activity levels. Up to 60 mins, may include Booking essential via bookwhen.com/ 09:30-12:00 The Watermark. Drop in for CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE 11:00 email [email protected] some moderate slopes, steps, uneven sweeneytoddlers a chat about donating a couple of hours St Austin’s Priory. First Friday of the month. RC CHURCH MASS 10:30 St Austin’s surfaces and stiles. Free. Led by trained BRIGHT STARTS 10:30-11:00 Ivybridge of your time for elderly people in the All welcome. Priory. With children’s liturgy. Tea/coffee walk leaders. walkingforhealth.org.uk Library. For children between the ages of 2 community. Call 07791239357 or visit the COMMUNITY CAFE 11:00-15:00 afterwards. PARENTS AND TODDLERS 10:00-11:30 and 4 and their carers. A structured singing top floor of The Watermark and use the The Bridge, Leonards Road. For IVYBRIDGE WALKING GROUP 10:00- Ivybridge Baptist Church. Term times and story session, helping prepare children phone there for entry. more information contact Ruth or Ian 16:00.Afriendlygroupthatwalksfortnightly only. Crafts, singing and story time. 01752 for preschool. No need to book. Suggested WALKING FOR HEALTH - level II 09:45 Hammond – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ in and around the South Hams and beyond. 923032 / [email protected] donation of 50p per child. Meet outside Ivybridge Leisure Centre. salvationarmy.org.uk www.iwcdevon.org.uk IVYBRIDGE COMMUNITY HUB READ AND REMINISCE 10:30-12:30 walkingforhealth.org.uk WISE AND WONDERFUL 14:30-16:00 IVYBRIDGE BLOOMERS 14:00-16:00 10:30-12:00 Ivybridge Library. 07884 Ivybridge Library. Listen to poems and COMMUNITY CAFE 10:00-15:00 Ivybridge Methodist Church. A fellowship The Snail Garden, Harford Road. No 063592 / www.innercompassguide.com/ stories read aloud. Share your memories The Bridge, Leonards Road. For group open to everyone with a different previous gardening experience necessary. community-hub over a cup of tea or coffee. Free. Contact more information contact Ruth or Ian activity or speaker each week. Term Visit ivybridgebloomers.community/ IVYBRIDGE PROBUS CLUB 12:00- Ivybridge Library on 01752 893140. Hammond – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ times only. Programme can be viewed Phone Shirley Weeks on 07934 999404. 15:00 Wrangaton Golf Club. Men’s lunch COMMUNITY CAFE 11:00-15:00 salvationarmy.org.uk at ivybridgemethodistchurch.co.uk/ SERVICE 18:00 Ivybridge Baptist Church. club with speakers. 07879 992755 / The Bridge, Leonards Road. For BOUNCE & RHYME 10:30-11:00 imcevents/groups-page/wise-and- Communion on the third Sunday of the [email protected] more information contact Ruth or Ian Ivybridge Library. For children under 3 and wonderful/ £1 per person. Contact Val month. Tea/coffee after the service, and a TUESDAY LUNCHES 12:15-13:30 Hammond – 01752 896974 / ivybridge@ their carers. For information, call Ivybridge 893614, Maureen 945799, Sue 896444, shared tea on the first Sunday of the month. Ivybridge Methodist Church. Delicious salvationarmy.org.uk Library on 01752 893140. No need to book. Carole 894676, Christine and David Our Pastor: Ian MacGregor – 07504 927437 SO SOCIAL - COFFEE MORNING Suggested donation 50p per child. 892858, Judy 894829. / email: [email protected] 11:00-12:00 The Bridge Community Cafe. Details correct at time of going to press. If you are aware of any other groups who are not on the list, or if any details have changed, please email [email protected] 4 imag Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk

FLETE HOUSE AND (INSET) SOMMERWOOD LAKES Diverse local horticultural havens WHAT’S ON open their gates in support of a GORGEOUS GARDENS OPEN charity that helps local families at IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL HOSPICE CARE the toughest of times this month. The Open Gardens scheme in HARFORD SPECIAL SPACES NEXT WALK aid of St Luke’s Hospice Plym- outh is returning to Flete House ON SCREEN The next walk in the Harford Spe- and share supper in the church. on Sunday, 3rd July, with the cial Spaces series is on Sunday, Full details at facebook.com/stpet- chance to visit the elegantly-land- THE LOST GIRLS [15] 24th July. It’s to King’s Wood in rocsharford or call 01752 691749. scaped surroundings of Flete, Fri 8 Jul 10:30am, 2pm Harford, to the special seat where a magnificent Grade I listed Sat 9 Jul 10:30am Ken Watkins, founder of the country house near Ermington. Mon 11 Jul 10:30am, 2pm Woodland Trust, used to enjoy Entry is £7 on the gate.  Wed 12 Jul 10:30am, 2pm, 7pm sitting and contemplating the Later on in the month, there is a Thu 14 Jul 10:30am, 2pm, 7pm woodland around him (pictured). unique opportunity to discover a Meet at St Petroc’s in Harford at wonderful, private and hidden gar- GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Those den tucked in behind the village GRANDE [15] who can’t walk can be driven. Af- of South Brent with the dramatic Fri 15 Jul 10:30am, 2pm ter the walk, there will be a bring backdrop of Dartmoor at Som- Sat 16 Jul 10:30am merwood Lakes on Sunday, 24th Mon 18 Jul 10:30am FESTIVAL OF WALKS July. Enjoy a peaceful stroll around Tue 19 Jul 10:30am, 2pm, 7pm two lakes bordered with beautiful Wed 20 Jul 10:30am, 2pm, 7pm flowering specimens. With wildlife Thu 21 Jul 10:30am, 2pm in abundance, this sheltered space will inspire and delight all those SKATE SOUTH DEVON PRESENTS who appreciate the relationship MADE IN VENICE between nature, landscape and [unrated – 15+ advised] the garden. Entry is £5 on the gate. Sat 16 Jul 7pm St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth provides highly-skilled medical care and emotional support free of charge to those who need it across Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall. For details of all the gardens taking part in this year’s St Luke’s Open Gardens scheme, visit www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/ opengardens/ A concert in support of Ivybridge & District Commu- nity Transport Association by Tamar Valley Male Voice Choir is being held at Ivybridge Methodist Church on Saturday, 16th July, 7pm. Tickets are £10 and are available from the Ring & Ride office (01752 690444), The Watermark, The Ivybridge Bookshop, by telephoning 01752 895102, or on the door. NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: Ramblers South Hams invite you Mount Folly, Ringmore, Easton the Avon river estuary to Bantham PRIMA FACIE [15] to one (or more) walks this month and Waterhead. Meet at 10.30am Meet at 10.30am: Aveton Gifford Thu 21 Jul 7pm as part of their Festival of Walks, Aveton Gifford Timbers Car Park. Timbers Car Park. which will showcase the best of n Wednesday, 13th July – Start n Saturday, 16th July – Frog- ELVIS [12A] 10:30am, 2pm the South Hams. Bay Coastal. Choice of two more Creek. Leisurely 5.5-mile Fri 22 Jul 10:30am There is no need to book, just walks, a moderate 6-mile or walk from Frogmore to West Sat 23 Jul 2pm turn up early at the meeting point a strenuous 11-mile along the Charleton, Bowcombe, East Mon 25 Jul 10:30am, 2pm with your boots, appropriate coast paths of Start Bay. Meet Charleton. Meet at 10.45am: Tue 26 Jul 10:30am, 2pm, 7pm clothing and something to drink at 10.30am: Stokenham School Frogmore bridge. Wed 27 Jul 10:30am, 2pm, 7pm and eat on the way. (park in road). n Sunday, 17th July – Dartmoor. Thu 28 Jul n Monday, 11th July – Sal- n Thursday, 14th July – Kings- Moderate 7-mile walk offering an combe & Snapes Point. A 5-mile bridge Estuary. An 8-mile walk excellent introduction to walking LIGHTYEAR [PG] walk around Salcombe footpaths from Kingsbridge to Bowcombe on the moor. Meet at 10.30am: Fri 29 Jul 10:30am, 2pm and creeks. Meet at 10.30am: Lake, Frog more and West Char- Cold East Cross. Sat 30 Jul 10:30am Beadon Park (park in local leton. Meet at 10.30am: Kings- For more information and check Mon 01 Aug 10:30am, 2pm roads). bridge Recreation Ground. for updates visit www.ramblers. Tue 02 Aug 10:30am, 2pm n Tuesday, 12th July – Avon n Friday, 15th July – Avon org.uk/south-hams Wed 03 Aug 10:30am, 2pm Estuary (West bank). A 7.5-mile Estuary (East bank). Moderate Thu 04 Aug 10:30am, 2pm walk along the Avon estuary, 8-mile walk along the east side of For more What’‘s On see pages 12 & 19 Dates and times may be subject to change – please check the website for full details. When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag imag 5

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FEATURE Just some of the work and activities that the Ivybridge Bloomers do around Ivybridge. Below: Bloomers proudly show off their awards won in last year’s Britain In Bloom HELPING MAKE IVYBRIDGE LOOK BLOOMING MARVELLOUS W e hope you are Helpers are needed not only to Britain in Bloom judging enjoying seeing the garden, but to help with fundrais- Last year, Ivybridge Bloomers fruits of the Ivybridge ing, gaining sponsors, admin- were awarded a Silver Medal Bloomers’ amazing work around istration, public engagement, for their Britain In Bloom entry, the town, but for it to continue, running events, helping recruit as well as a special award for more help is needed. new volunteers and planning. inclusive gardening. They are The In Bloom group prides Ivybridge Bloomers would love hoping to equal, if not better this itself on its inclusivity, performance this year. and offers a variety of to hear from you as an The judging day for South West In opportunities to get individual, but are Bloom is 14th July so please do get involved – not just also keen to hear in touch as soon as possible! You gardening. from local commu- can contact the Ivybridge Bloom- Members benefit nity groups and ers on Facebook (www.facebook. from a boost to their organisations that com/groups/792579051171765) or mental and physical may like to volunteer email them on ivybloomers51@ health, and gain a as a team, maybe gmail.com. They also have a sense of pride from con- as a work party, or notice board in The Watermark tributing to their community. coffee shop for those not online. They are friendly group for as a regular activity for Ivybridge Bloomers is working in people of all ages, and nearly younger people in a school, partnership with Ivybridge Town everyone comes along alone and cadet, Scout or Guide group, for Council to improve our town for gains new friends through taking example. everyone. We would love you to part. You may already be guerrilla be part of it. gardening a public space, again they would love to hear from you! Shirley Weeks Jonathan Parsons Ivybridge in Bloom Ivybridge Town Council When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag imag 9

FEATURE INTRODUCING THE NEW COMMUNITY CONNECTOR I vybridge and surrounding and individuals. What great on Mondays 12.30-2.30pm from villages has a new communities we have! 4th July, you can learn recipes and Community Connector. “My main roles are to help cooking skills on a budget – and Cluna Donnelly has taken over combat isolation, developing the Art Playground and Dartmoor from Jessica Shipp in the role, opportunities which enhance Edge Fest at the Clay Factory, on part of South Hams Community wellbeing of people through the first and third Saturdays of each and Voluntary services (CVS), working with health and month, providing accessible free and will help local voluntary and community organisations, local family-friendly events promoting community groups to flourish. people and volunteers. local artists and wellbeing through Cluna, who will work within “I would love to connect with art, creativity and fun. Ivybridge and the surrounding you if you are involved with an “The Salvation Army at the Bridge villages, says: “I am really organisation, group or individual Café has been running great youth passionate about community looking for support to set-up new sessions and developing more. and connecting people to activities, help combat social “There are also voluntary English opportunities and experiences to isolation, increase volunteer lessons for our Ukrainian refugee enhance their lives and wellbeing. opportunities, increase wellbeing guests starting up.  So this is a dream job for me. through social, creative, health, “I look forward to telling you about “I have been involved in creative sports activities or interested in more opportunities next month.” community projects for many mapping community needs now. “You can use the new Devon years now and I also have worked “Also, if you are an individual who Connect website – devonconnect. with young people and adults is feeling lonely or isolated, you org/south-hams-and-west-devon – who are disabled, neuro diverse, might like to talk to me about ways to search for and input community on the autistic spectrum and in that you can combat this. I can and voluntary opportunities .” holistic wellbeing and health. work with you to find support and GET IN TOUCH “I have met such inspiring people guidance and opportunities in You can get in touch with me in the first couple of weeks of this the community that increase your using the details at the foot of the job who have epic enthusiasm for feeling of wellbeing and are based page or I will regularly be at The our communities. on your strengths and interests. Watermark on Tuesdays 12.30- “I am very excited to be in “I’m excited to see some new 2.30pm and the Bridge Café on this role, developing the great community-led projects starting Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30pm. community work Jessica started in up, like Budget Beans from So I’d love to hear from you! partnership with so many groups Social – running at the Bridge Café Cluna Donnelly [email protected] / 07756 667533 Facebook: Community Connector Ivybridge - Cluna 10 imag Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk

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FEATURE UPGRADING THE RAILWAY LINE By researchers of Ivybridge Heritage & Archives Group 1848 marked the arrival of South Brent and a new bridge at as well as temperance meet- the track, deliberately avoiding the ‘Iron Road’ in Ivybridge Monksmoor. The most significant ings, where the consumption of gradients where possible which when the South Devon viaducts being Slade, Blachford alcohol in moderation or total resulted in some deviations from Railway line constructed by and Ivybridge, whilst a second abstinence was vehemently en- the previous line and some awk- Brunel was officially opened on tunnel at Marley was to be exca- couraged. Other activities were ward curves straightened. The 5th May. vated and constructed. also provided which focussed on longitudinal sleepers used on the The line from Totnes, to what A new railway station was also the general welfare of the men broad-gauge line were removed was a temporary terminus at contemplated for Ivybridge and their families. and cross sleepers laid in their Laira, was built in most part as which was to be located a little The Navvy Mission Room was lo- place, as was now the norm. a single-track using Brunel’s further down the line so pas- cated opposite the parish church The double tracking to the west unique broad gauge (7ft ¼in). sengers could avoid the steep and during the Great Blizzard of of Ivybridge viaduct was com- Brunel believed that the extra hill which had to be currently 1891 it suffered extensive dam- pleted on 11th June, 1893, and distance between the rails would negotiated. age to the roof. This was later from the far side of the viaduct to provide both additional speed In conjunction with these chang- repaired thanks to the generosity the east, a 3½ mile section from and comfort for the passengers. es, a new branch line was also of the contractors of the railway. Wrangaton to Ivybridge, on 13th The railway station at Ivybridge to be constructed between South The progression of the work on August with ‘the arrangements wasn’t opened until 15th June. Brent Station and Kingsbridge. the railway was not without its for “slewing” well planned and The local community were so Messrs S Pearson and Sons of problems. The contractors often carried out by around 200 work- thrilled that they decorated Victoria St, Westminster, were encountered disputes amongst men in rather less than five hours. the village with flags and even contracted by Great Western its workforce, whilst extreme The complete double tracking of arranged for a band to attend on Railway to undertake the recon- weather, particularly the harsh the line between Newton Abbot the day. struction and doubling of the winter of 1891, curtailed con- and Plymouth was finished a few Between 1876 and 1890, a large main line between Hemerdon struction severely. weeks later. The branch line to proportion of the Great West- and Rattery, with F T Hopkinson To exacerbate matters, local ma- Kingsbridge was opened in De- ern Railway was converted to in charge of the work. Oversee- sons decided to strike over griev- cember 1893. Wrangaton Railway standard gauge or narrow gauge ing the project was James C ances connected with piecework Station, which had been renamed as it was referred to then. With Inglis, the chief engineer of the and the use of externally-sourced Kingsbridge Road Station shortly the South Devon line still broad Great Western Railway. dressed stone. The original after opening, reverted to its gauge and single tracked, a ten- With such a vast undertaking, a design of granite arches for the original name. der was distributed to upgrade large number of ‘navvies’ were new viaduct had to be changed Ivybridge Heritage & Archives the line to address both issues. employed by the company. It was to bricks in consequence. Group has produced several Passengers were told that the estimated that there were around Ivybridge also witnessed the publications which can be alterations to the line would offer 400 men engaged locally in the arrival of a number of stonecut- purchased from The Watermark considerable benefit with an double tracking of the railway ters from Dublin to assist with the expanded timetable of trains. line. This large influx of navvies very physical work. The granite Scan the Travel time would also be prompted the clergy in Ivybridge used for the construction of the QR code for reduced to around five and half to provide a ‘Navvy Mission viaducts was quarried locally in lots more hours from London to Plymouth; Room’ to cater for their moral and Ivybridge, presumably from the local history the ‘Flying Dutchman’, the fastest spiritual welfare. 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CLUBS W alks for IVYBRIDGE Visitors will also be able to meet contact the secretary, Ritsaert von WALKING CLUB this present members who are already Oven, on 01752 896 155. month are on Sundays taking advantage of the many 3rd, 17th and 31st July. subjects and activities on offer. D emonstrator Danielle Please check the club’s website If you are no longer in full-time Stephens gave a colourful – www.iwcdevon.org – for employment or busy raising your and varied demonstration further details of planned walks. family, why not go along and see using brilliantly-coloured Newcomers always welcome, what the u3a has on offer? flowers and well selected First walk is free (£10 annual foliage at the June meeting of subscription thereafter). V ice-president Peter IVYBRIDGE FLOWER CLUB. Brooks chaired the Among her designs was an I VYBRIDGE & DISTRICT groups and outings. June lunch meeting of all-round exhibit of anthuriums, CAMERA CLUB’s 2021/22 If you’d like to know more about IVYBRIDGE PROBUS CLUB at roses, chrysanths and carnations season ended with the the club, it can be reached by the Wrangaton Golf Club. with variegated aspidistra leaves. club AGM and Best of Year email at ivybridgecameraclub@ There was a good turn out and, Danielle made use of three small competition, which was won by yahoo.co.uk or by using the as there was no speaker this time, paint tins showing everyone how Ian Clements with ‘Sunflower Tea’ “Contact Us” page on the website members devoted time, after to make use of a few stems of (right). www.ivybridgecameraclub.org. a good lunch, on forthcoming mixed flowers from the garden, There will be outings over the notices and activities. which could be used as three summer months, details will I VYBRIDGE U3A will be We are fortunate to have a individual arrangements or be circulated to members and putting out the ‘welcome’ councillor and an ex-councillor as placed together as one grouping. posted in the club’s Facebook mat this month when they members, so when Keith Kiddell Danielle also regaled members group – www.facebook.com/ invite local people to drop led a detailed discussion on with her exploits since her last groups/IvybridgeCameraClub. in on the club’s Open Day the highly contested Ivybridge visit to the club. Several members This is a closed group so you will where they will be able to find Development Plan many very left with their arms full of her need to request to join when you out about the wide variety of interesting points were debated. arrangements won in the raffle. first visit the group page. groups and activities available We then talked about outdoor At this month’s meeting on 11th Club meetings will recommence to U3A members. activities – geology boat trips, July, club president Avril Eaves in September. Everyone is welcome to join croquet, bowls and vineyard will lead a workshop entitled Membership of Ivybridge & current members on Monday, visits, which should keep ‘Naturalistic Design’. This will District Camera Club is open to 18th July, between 2-4pm at The members busy over the summer.   be a chance to have an evening everyone, all photographers are Watermark. Group leaders will We were delighted that two of fun with flowers in a relaxed welcome to join us and participate be there to talk about their groups visitors came along, and both are manner. Visitors are made very in our talks, image discussion and activities. now signing up as new members. welcome. 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NEWS MEET THE POLICE LOCAL CONNECTION The Ivybridge police team invite Our June issue report and photo local people to come along and of Manor School’s visit to the SS meet them at a new police drop- Great Britain on their trip to Bristol in session in The Watermark. elicited a lovely story from Ivy- Starting on Monday, 4th July, and bridge resident Alison Burgess... to be held on the first Monday of The architect who designed the every month thereafter, you can Jeffrey’s Building (the museum discuss any concerns, issues where you access the ship, or general questions between containing its history) and the 2-3.30pm. The sessions will glass roof enclosing the ship was mainly be run by the PCSOs but, designed by a previous pupil of commitments allowing, PCs may Manor School. attend too. It was Alison’s son Tim, who Full details can be found at attended Manor in the mid 80s www.devon-cornwall.police.uk – and then went on to Ivybridge search local teams then search Community College. meetings. After leaving school, Tim went to Portsmouth to study architecture TAIZE SERVICE and then onto Westminster Uni- versity to complete his training. Churches Together in Ivybridge is He joined Alex French Archi- holding a Taize service at St Aus- tects in Bristol in 2006, where he tin’s Priory, Cadleigh, at 6.30pm on worked on SS Great Britain. He Sunday, 17th July. All are welcome now lives and works in London. to this meditative service. Tim is pictured standing by the ship on completion of the project. JCUELBEILBEREATIONS LAST CHANCES TO MAKE VIEWS KNOWN ON SUPERMARKET PLAN The young adults and staff at Plans to build a supermarket in replacement, and the destruction The Ivybridge regeneration plan Dame Hannahs had great fun the centre of Ivybridge not only of a Devon bank and a 300-year- started with good intentions. The celebrating the Queen’s Platinum represent a threat to the town’s old registered veteran oak tree. plans outlined in 2019 included Jubilee in style. Dressed in some shops but to the town itself, It will result in the closure of the more parking provision and no wonderful patriotic outfits they writes Matt Steele of Ivybridge two town centre car parks for at segregation between supermar- enjoyed delicious food and fun Chamber of Commerce. least six months during the build. ket users and other users and party games. The majority party on South We have done everything we can relocation of the skate park. It Director of adult services at Hams District Council seem set through the planning process to was these plans which 60% of Dame Hannahs Wayne Fulton to ignore hundreds of public effect sensible re-assessment of people supported during the said: “Everyone... had lots of fun objections, detailed technical the project. consultation in early 2020. celebrating the Queen’s Platinum objections from Ivybridge Town What’s now proposed is signifi- Jubilee. We had a Royal themed Council, police concerns, WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO? cantly different. party, complete with banners, requests from opposition The SHDC planning meeting There will be around half the flags and photographs of the councillors to refer the project to to discuss the project is on amount of current public parking. Queen’s reign, to include a time- Audit and Oversight & Scrutiny 6th July, most likely at 10am, There is currently no firm plan for frame from 1952-2022.” Committees, and a letter from and the Executive Council a replacement for the skate park. our MP asking the council leader meeting to make the decision It will mean the destruction of a to reconsider the project. is on 7th July, at 10am, both Devon Bank and the felling of a They are bent on pressing ahead at Follaton House, Totnes. A 300-year-old veteran oak tree. with a project that will cut public show of feeling at these two The fate of Ivybridge lies in the parking in the centre of town by meetings will be the last op- hands of the six councillors on the half. It will see the removal of the portunity to make our voices council executive, none of whom skate park without a confirmed heard. Please join if you can. live in or represent Ivybridge. Renowned local gastro pub, the bathrooms including ‘his and her’ Turtley Corn Mill at Avonwick, sinks and antique roll-top baths. has enhanced its accommoda- With the Turtley’s kitchens at the tion offering with two lakeside end of the path, you can enjoy a luxury lodges. delicious dinner before heading Nestled in an oasis of tranquillity, back to your lodge for the most the lodges are finished to an peaceful nights sleep imagina- exceptionally high standard, each ble. In the morning, choose a with its own balcony overlooking full cooked breakfast in the pub, the lake, stylish interiors with or have a continental breakfast super king beds and luxury delivered to your lodge. 18 imag Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk

Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Booking for this autumn cheese teas also available. WHAT’S ON Young – Friday, 1st July Tickets are on sale for a full and Afternoon teas are also available Placing themselves squarely in keys Steve “Woody” Oakman varied line up for autumn and winter (booking essential) – enjoy a variety the Americana genre that is fast (Paul McCartney, Chris Montez, 2022 with comedy acts including of finger sandwiches, scones and gaining popularity, Los Pacami- Little Eva, Tony Christie). Lead Gary Delaney on 9th September, cakes with unlimited cups of tea, or nos must be the first Tex-Mex vocals are mostly shared between Alfie Moore on 22nd October, Terry upgrade to include a Prosecco. Call band to have formed in the Paul, Jamie and Drew with songs Alderton on 18th November and or visit the box office on 01752 892220 UK. Growing from an idea put being specifically written/chosen Mitch Benn on 3rd December. to book a great celebration treat. forward by solo artist Paul Young, for each person’s personality. There are also music legends in- Looking ahead, the next Sunday the band was formed in 1992 to cluding Andy Fairweather Low and lunch will be on 7th August when appease Paul’s desire to be once the Low Riders (17th September), we will be showing West Life on again a part of a band a la The Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri the big screen. Why not enjoy a Q-Tips, pick up a guitar again, (30th September), Voodoo Room delicious roast and an afternoon and not be the centre of attention. – tribute to Clapton, Cream and of great music. Meal must be Although initially setting out only Hendrix – (12th November) and St pre-booked, cinema tickets to be to play the Tex-Mex style they’d Agnes Fountain (7th December). bought separately. previously heard by artists Ry Further details on our website. Cool down this summer with a Cooder and the Texas Tornados, Information centre milkshake from our new selection a lot of other border music has With the nicer weather, why not take of flavours and toppings, with or crept in to the mix over the years. the opportunity to go on a walk? If without a scoop of ice cream. The other band members are you need inspiration, take a look at guitarist Jamie Moses (Queen, the books on sale in the Information Do you need a room to hire for a Tom Jones, Mike & The Mechan- Centre situated within the library. meeting or training course? ics, The Pretenders), songwriter Enter our calendar photo compe- Trying to find a venue for your com- Drew Barfield (The Keys, The Big tition (terms and conditions on our munity group or youth group? Look- Heat, songs for Joe Jackson, Paul website) for a chance to win tickets ing for a venue for a family party like Young, Level 42, Cathy Dennis), to The Watermark and have your a birthday or an anniversary? Need pedal steel guitarist Melvin Duffy photo in our calendar. an affordable and flexible wedding (Squeeze, Robbie Williams, First Coffee Shop venue? Here at The Watermark we Aid Kit, The Waterboys, Ray Wednesday specials and Fish have a selection of rooms for hire Davies), bassist Stevie Greetham Friday continue, as well as summer for a variety of activities. Rates start (Paul Young, Joan Armatrading, favourites including salads and at just £7 per hour, The Watermark Tim Finn, Julia Fordham), drum- ploughman’s. Cream teas and could be the place you never knew mer Mark Pinder (Paul Young, you needed! Get in touch to discuss Alison Moyet) and on accordion/ the hire of our spaces! VIVALDI’S GLORIA! AT BUCKFAST ABBEY Brent Singers and orchestra away’, in Vivaldi’s Gloria! at led by director Matthew Buckfast Abbey on Saturday, Searles perform a popular 2nd July, 7.30pm. programme of Baroque music, Tickets £15 available from including Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’ and www.buckfast.org.uk or from Purcell’s ‘Come, ye sons of art, the Abbey bookshop. The first-ever UK tour of the 1960s, a revolutionary time in dazzling, multiple-award winning American music history. Join the musical Dreamgirls comes to three friends as they embark the Theatre Royal Plymouth this upon a musical rollercoaster ride month (26th July – 6th August). through a world of fame, fortune Meet the Dreams – Effie, Lorrell and the ruthless realities of show and Deena – three talented business, testing their friendships young singers in the turbulent to the very limit. When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag imag 19

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v South Brent Primary School SCHOOLS CHILDREN ENJOY SPORT, MENTAL WELLBEING AND ACTIVE LIVES WEEK A week of whole school activities and talks by a number of visitors made for an exciting and inspirational Active Lives week at South Brent Primary School IRONMAN TRIATHLETE The week CRICKETER England U19 opening balls into the tournament, Sonny WORLD NO 1 Former number started with a visit by ironman bowler Sonny Baker (right), fractured his back and is currently one badminton doubles player triathlete Jack Troake (a triathlon who was raised in Torbay, gave recovering from injury. Sonny took Julie Bradbury led practical involves a 3.8km swim, followed an inspiring assembly on his time out from his rehabilitation to sessions and an assembly. The by 180km cycle and finishes experiences . talk to the children about how he two-time Olympian and 1994 with a marathon). On the back Having gone through the Devon dealt with his set back mentally. Commonwealth gold medallist of his recent win in Hamburg, ranks, Sonny is now part of the The children were able to ask answered the children’s questions Jack spoke to the children about Somerset Academy and recently Sonny questions on his mental on her ‘schoolgirl to Olympian’ resilience and perseverance made his first team debut. He wellbeing and his inspirational journey, emphasising the hard work to keep going to the end. Jack also travelled to the Caribbean journey. They also had a chance and determination required to make brought ironman to school and to represent England in the U19 to underarm bowl indoors at a it to the very top of world sport. Julie made it ‘real’ for the children by World Cup. However, just six stump in a fun competitive game. brought in her important competing bringing in his competing wet shirts and special medals, including suit, trainers and performance her Commonwealth Games gold. bike. As a mini practical, the COMMONWEALTH GAMES Tammi children experienced transitions Lethbridge visited the school for – after pretending to swim on a Commonwealth Games impact trays they then transitioned to the day. She introduced the Games, run, with the children having to which countries are involved as change their shoes as quickly as well as which sports and activities possible in a relay-style event. take place. Tammi delivered her session across various sports including bowls, basketball, hockey, athletics and tag rugby. GB ROWER Emily Ashford joined which will be framed and put up Children’s mindfulness au- us to talk to the children about her around the school. Emily revealed thor Rob Holmes delivered journey from a local school girl to how she had to stay mentally his message of taking time to a GB rower. The children had an strong for long periods when reflect and have a mindful- insight into the hard work required unable to compete due to injury. ness moment to observe our to make it as an athlete and were She also focused the children’s surroundings and feelings. also able to see Emily’s GB rowing attention on education, and having The children were very calm outfits. The school was delighted a contingency in case plan A and listened intently to his to receive one of Emily’s outfits, doesn’t work out. age-appropriate books as he introduced them to Master Owl, a wise owl that uses mindfulness to help others. When responding to an advert or article, please mention that you saw it in the imag imag 23

SCHOOLS v Manor Primary School ADVENTURE WEEK Manor in the Thursday night disco Primary Year 6 pupils enjoyed where many shapes were thrown; an adventurous week at Barton followed by a brilliant final Friday Hall following all their hard work visit to Go Ape at Haldon Forest. this year. A great time was had by everyone, who took part in a range of activities including abseiling, orienteering, archery tag (many teachers were struck by ‘stray’ arrows), the giant swing and buggy building. A hectic week culminated v Woodlands Park Primary School RESIDENTIAL Year 6 children Bude on their residential. They at Woodlands PPS enjoyed enjoyed many activities including a brilliant week at Adventure canoeing, abseiling and surfing. 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 24 imag Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk

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

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

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SCHOOLS MANOR PRIMARY STOWFORD WOODLANDS PARK JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS Children YEALMPTON SHAUGH PRIOR at our local schools enjoyed a right Royal occasion as they celebrated the Jubilee in style. 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 [email protected] www.thejaysdaycarenursery.co.uk Moorhaven Village, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0TZ 28 imag Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk 16/01/2020 18:25 The Jays Day Care - Feb20.indd 1

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SPORT July’s home senior fixtures CLUB DELIGHTED WITH PROGRESS OF COLTS TEAMS (at Oak Park (OP) and Delamore Park (DP)) Sat 2nd: 1stXI v Sandford CC (OP), 3rd XI v South Brent CC (DP), 12.30 Sun 3rd: Cornwood Ladies v Taun- ton Vale Ladies, 13.30 Sat 9th: 2nd XI v Kingsbridge CC, 3rd XI v Babbacombe 2nd XI, 13.00 Sun 10th: Cornwood CC Friendly XI v Plympton CC, 13.00 Sat 16th: 1st XI v Bradninch CC, 4th XI v Whitchurch 2nd XI, 12.30 Sat 23rd: 2nd XI v Yelverton CC (OP), 4th XI v Hatherleigh 3rd XI (DP), 13.00 Sun 24th: Cornwood Ladies v Plymouth Ladies, 13.30 Sat 30th: 1st XI v N Devon CC (OP) Devon U13 boys match (DP), 13.30 Max Finzel (above) hit an impressive 62 against Heathcoat on Jubilee Saturday, while Gemma Lancaster finished 89 not out in the ladies’ win over Bradninch A right Royal occasion at the be- chicken salad. Against arguably the fiercest COLTS ginning of June kicked-off a busy The Jubilee Novice Stakes horse bowling attack in Devon, Corn- The progress of our colts teams month for Cornwood Cricket race was a popular tea interval wood’s score of 186 was rea- so far this season has been really Club, writes Nick Goodliffe. event on the top pitch, with sonable, opener Max Finzel top pleasing. The U11 girls team has A packed Oak Park had a beauti- jockey Bertie on the white horse scoring with an impressive 62. been a real breath of fresh air ful buzz on Saturday, 4th June, as coming in at 5-1. Heathcoat, however, chased this season and they are starting the local community celebrated It was a day packed with enter- down the target with just one ball to become a formidable outfit, the Platinum Jubilee in style. tainment, so much so that we remaining. already winning three of their Resplendent with bunting and failed to get around to cutting the A third of the way into the season, softball matches. of course our garland decorated ribbon on our Jubilee tree, plant- the first XI sit in a mid-table posi- The hardball colts teams are also in purple and white pom-poms, ed as part of the Queens Green tion having won three of the first excelling, with our U13s remain- the ground looked worthy of the Canopy project. six games, including coming out ing unbeaten and winning through Jubilee occasion. Not to fear though, as club on the right side of a close game to the Devon County Finals day of Fun was on offer for all the family president Gavin Dollard kindly at Hatherleigh the week after the the ECB National Cup. with games including Splat the popped into the club the next day jubilee disappointment. Anyone visiting the club on Royal Rat, the Queen’s Knickers, and did the honours, flanked by Overseas pro/coach Jay Bista is Friday evenings will have seen the Human Fruit Machine, cricket Cornwood CC colts cricketers, set to return after a three-week the number of children partici- ball shy and skittles. vice chairman Nick Goodliffe and spell back in India and will be pating in some form of cricket or The hospitality team were kept events manager Helen Nicholls with Cornwood for the remaining another and will have witnessed busy all day serving a wide range (pictured below left). 12 matches of this season. the fantastic social atmosphere at of delicacies which of course in- A compelling contest unfolded The club’s second XI have the club. cluded a magnificent coronation on the pitch on the jubilee Satur- struggled to score enough runs Our hospitality team perform day... By early evening, all eyes at in the first six games, but have minor miracles on Friday nights, the ground were on the final stag- still managed two victories which making sure that families have a es of the Premier League clash is keeping them out of relegation fantastic choice of tasty hot meals between Cornwood CC 1st XI danger at the moment. and other treats. and Heathcoat CC. The visitors The thirds have favoured better With our AllStars and Dynamos are the top side in the county at and are currently in second spot programmes now approaching the moment, having won the Pre- in their division. the half-way stage, there are an mier title in 2019 and 2021 and The newly-promoted fourth team additional 70 children participat- entered the game unbeaten this have toiled to get their first victo- ing in a variety of coaching drills season, adding to the ‘what might ry, but managed it on 11th June at and games. have been’ feeling as Cornwood Stoke Gabriel. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME came up just shy of a memorable LADIES The club welcomes new mem- triumph. The club’s ladies team continue bers, either as junior or senior their run of good form after the (men or lady) players or as social Super 8’s competition, record- members. Membership prices ing a victory in their first DWCL are among the lowest in the match. Batting first against county, while the facilities are Bradninch Ladies at Oak Park, among the best, so why not make the ladies scored 186 and then the most of Cornwood CC? managed to skittle out Bradninch To find out more about Corn- for 154. Gemma Lancaster made wood Cricket Club, contact the an impressive 89 not out on her club via the details at the foot of return to ladies cricket. the page. Cornwood Cricket Club [email protected] / cornwood.cc Chairman: Graham Baskerville - 837459 / Treasurer: Jonathan Nicholls - 837423 / Vice chairman & colts manager: Nick Goodliffe - 837111 30 imag Call/text/WhatsApp: 07516 539573 Email: [email protected] Web: theimag.co.uk

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