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South DEVON

A Celebration of Life in South Devon

FREECovering South Devon Aug-Sept 2012

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1A Celebration of Life in South Devon

4. Forthcoming EventsFind out what's on in South Devon.

8. Live Music RoundupGet the info on local live music!

10. Art Gallery What's OnArt gallery events for Aug & Sept.

14. Alfresco LivingHome decor by Amanda Crump.

21. Nelson's ColumnA point of view!

22. The Salcombe VisitPhilip Hawkins visits this coastal idyll.

30. Walk on the WildsideBy wildlife artist Mike Hughes.

31. Tales of a YokelYarns from the inimitable FCR Esgen.

32. Moreleigh WalkThe Coast & Country circular walk.

38. Life MattersHealth and wellbeing issues.

40. Horse Care - Rein TensionEquine advice from Natalie Bucklar-Green.

42. Brixham's Lost FleetBy noted local historian, Ted Gosling.

49. Financial Where to invest for growth with Helen Mulvaney and Ian Pennicott.

CONTRIBUTORSNigel Jones, Mike Hughes, FCR Esgen,John Fisher, Amanda Crump, Natalie Bucklar-Green, Ted Gosling, Philip Hawkins, Charlotte Fergie.

MAGAZINEEditor and publisher: Nigel Jonestel. 01395 513383 / 01395 512166email: [email protected]

Advertising call: 01395 568025 or 01395 513383 By post: 6 Bennetts Hill, Sidmouth EX10 9XH.

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Bridge at Loddiswell

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Editor's LetterA warm welcome to the South Devon Coast and Country Magazine.

Following the launch of the magazine in June, I'd like to thank everyone for all the positive feedback we've had. The overriding comment we had, was that it was great to have a

'proper' regional magazine just for South Devon.

In this issue, we pay a visit to beautiful Salcombe and include a countryside circular walk in the Moreleigh/river Avon area.

As mentioned previously, the magazine is pro-art, so if you run an art gallery, don't miss getting your exhibition dates into the mag - which is free of charge.

The magazine currently has over 400 high-quality outlets across the region, so you if you have any friends who'd like a copy, please see our magazine outlets map (later in mag).

Event Organisers - you may notice that within the magazine we have

a dedicated "What's On" section - if you're an event organiser or publicist for your society, company, club, charity or organisation, please make contact so we can add you onto our system for event listings. Event listings are free of charge.

Advertising - Please contact: [email protected]

Become a distributor - we're currently looking for reliable people . If you have a car and ideally a partner to assist, please call.

After the torrential rain and floods of June and July, let's hope that the sun finally comes out for the summer holidays - there's no place on earth like Devon when the sun's out!

Hope you enjoy the magazine.

Regards

Nigel Jones (Editor)

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Robin Hood Week - 5 to 10 AugustScience Fiction Week - 12 to 17 AugustShakespeareʼs Twelfth Night - 17 August Pirate Week - 19 to 24 AugustWonderland Week - 25 to 31 AugustJLS Concert - 1 SeptemberFORCE 10K & 5K Run - 9 September

Take time to enjoy...

LOCAL EVENTS

Teignmouth Regatta Until 5th Aug - events around Teignmouth, a great day out with the family.

Scrappy Farmyard Crafts 3rd, 10th, 17th Aug - get creative with fun craft workshops, Occombe Farm, £1 per child.

Loddiswell Show 4th Aug - the 90th Anniversary of 'the great big little village show.

Salcombe Town Regatta 6th to 10th Aug - for lovers of anything

‘nautical’.

Dittisham Regatta 11th Aug - messing about in boats on the River Dart. Dittisham.

Dawlish Carnival Week 11th to 18th Aug - a seven-day action packed event with a programme that’ll ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

South Hams Machinery Rally 13th and 14th Aug - the 33rd rally exploring the history of machines from horses to modern machines. Near Kingsbridge.

Totnes Orange Race 21st Aug - commemorating a visit to the town by Sir Francis Drake. Coronation Road, Totnes.

Summer Fireworks 23rd Aug - the annual fireworks display at 9.15pm with family entertainment starting from 2pm at Dawlish Warren.

Brixham Regatta 24th to 27th Aug - see the historical port at its very best with fun for all the family, The Quay.

Torbay Week 24th to 29th Aug - the 5th sailing regatta with many activities for a fun day out. Torbay.

Torquay Rowing Regatta 25th Aug - Rowing events for the West of England Championships, Hollicombe Beach.

Torquay Royal Regatta 25th to 29th Aug - The 199th regatta with many popular events. Royal Torbay Yacht Club. Red Arrows at 6pm on 29th Aug.

Kingsbridge Agricultural Show 1st Sept - it's a great family day out whether you farm, ride or just want to see 'a little piece of rural England', Borough Farm, East Allington.

Kingswear Regatta 8th and 9th Sept - a fun local family weekend with something for everyone while rasing money for charity.

40's Weekend 22nd Sept - including a Swing Dance Night with Jazz band Just Misbehavin'. Lupton House, Paignton.

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Forthcoming Events


MAIN EVENTS

South Devon Crab Festival Until 5 Aug - The South Devon Crab Festival is held all over South Devon at various locations and includes events, tasting, demonstrations, crabbing competitions and a range of beach events to enjoy.

Dartmouth Castle: through the ages 1st to 30th Aug - Experience the sights, smells and sounds of a different era each week during August at Dartmouth Castle.

National Qualifier Sheep Dog Trial 8th Aug - Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh.

British Firework Championships 14th and 15th Aug - two evenings of the most anticipated firework displays in Plymouth's calendar. Plymouth Hoe.

Dartmouth Royal Regatta 30th Aug to 1st Sept - Air displays, shopping, funfair, music and more at this years Regatta.

Dartington

International Summer School Until 25th Aug - returning once again, welcoming a vibrant community of musicians and music-lovers for five weeks of concerts, courses and workshops to the heart of the Dartington estate.

Outdoor Film Festival 26th to 29th Aug - Outdoor cinema returns to the spectacular setting of Dartington’s gardens as the Tiltyard becomes temporarily home to a 40ft screen, Dartington.

Festivals

The Monks of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery 12th tp 14th Aug - witness a unique culture at first hand. Tickets and info: Box Office 01803 850899, Brixham Theatre.

CAMRA Beer Festival 16th to 18th Aug - featuring over 100 real ales and 30 ciders, Newton Abbot Racecourse.

Totnes Festival 19th to 29th Aug - coming back for its 7th year, bigger, better and brighter than previous years. Totnes.

Ivylive Music Festival 7th to 9th Sept - Filham Park, Ivybridge.

Ashburton Food Festival 8th Sept - the Ashburton Cookery School will transform St. Lawrence Lane with over 50 stallholders lining the street.

Fishstock Festival 8th Sept - Music & Seafood Festival, Brixham Harbour.

Abbfest 2012 21st to 23rd Sept - A world of fabulous local food and drink, Fermoys Garden Centre, Ipplepen.

South Devon Walking Festival 23rd to 26th Sept - Around all of the beautiful Darmouth coastal, estuarine, and rolling green countryside.

Fairs

Cockington Fair 2012 1st Aug - traditional old English Village fair in the beautiful and historical Cockington.

Torbay Steam Fair 3rd to 5th Aug - the 26th year of all things Steam, near Churston Ferrers and Galmpton.

Newton Abbot Cheese and Onion Fayre 5th Sept - a great family event for any food fan!

Widecombe Fair 11th Sept - a celebration of Moorland life with something for locals and visitors alike. Widecome-in-the-moor.

Hennock Country Fayre 12th Aug - Vintage Rally & Horse Show at West Hele Barn and Showfields Hennock. Nr. Bovey Tracey. Open from 11am.

All things Vintage & Lovely 29th Sept - vintage inspired and handmade gifts by Miss Ivy, Torquay, with music by Just Misbehavin' The Guild Hall, Plymouth.

Theatrical Plays

Agatha Christie's Black Coffee Until 2nd Aug - Bijou Theatre Productions present Agatha Christie's Play Black Coffee Tues/ Weds/ Thurs 7.30pm. Palace Theatre, Paignton.

The Musketeers and The Pirates 2nd to 30th Aug - (thursdays) street theatre show, The Old Fish Market Brixham. 12-5pm.

Me and My Girl 25th to 29th Sept - call Torquay Tourist Information Centres to book Princess Theatre Torquay 7.30pm £17.

Touched 27th to 29th Sept - Pilot's Thumb Theatre Company at Brixham Theatre. £10.

Childrens'Entertainment

Family Activity Days Aug - Fun days for all the family. Join in with pottery, poetry, beaded art and more at Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter.

Childrens Week 20th to 24th Aug - the 66th year of games, competitions and events, Paignton Green.

The Twits 28th Aug - a evoltingly funny show, from the most popular children's author in the world. 6.30pm adults £11, children £8. Illyria Outdoor Theatre.

Angelina Ballerina - The Mousical 28th and 29th Aug - 6.30pm £13.50-£17.50. Princess Theatre, Torquay.

The Gruffalo 14-16 Sep - songs, laughs and scary fun for children from 3yrs+, Northcott Theatre, 10.30am & 1.30pm (Schools Matinée Fri, 1.30pm)

Carnivals

Shaldon Water Carnival 4th Aug - its 52nd year running with another wonderful day out for all the family. Shaldon.

Comedy

Edge Comedy 12th Aug - Bringing top UK comedy up to Exeter, Exeter Phoenix. £12

Ken Dodd 19th Aug - enjoy his famous Happiness Show at Princess Theatre Torquay. 7pm £18.50-£20.50.

Hot Rock and Laughter 25th Aug - suitable for 14+. Palace Theatre, Paignton. 8pm. £15.

Roy Chubby Brown 31st Aug - too rude for television the most outrageous comedian is back at Princess Theatre, Torquay. 7.30pm. £22.

Jethro 18th Aug and 15th Sep - Cornwall’s ambassador of comedy is at Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay.

POWDERHAMc a s t l e

Robin Hood Week 5-10 Aug - Maidens and Merry Men are invited to watch the swashbuckling action as the loveable outlaw battles the evil Sheriff of Powderham!

Science Fiction Week 12th to 17th Aug - Dr What & Professor Where have been recruited by the Dept. of Big Secrets to investigate some strange sightings they will be needing some help when they discover something ‘out of this world’!

Shakespeare's Twelfth Night 17th Aug - The Festival Players are performing this great comedy of love, laughter and lyricism. Bring a picnic and your own seating to enjoy an entertaining evening in the secluded Pleasure Garden. Play starts 7pm (Grounds open 6pm)

Wonderland Week 25th to 31st Aug - Don’t be late to joining the Mad Hatter for a wonderful week, follow the white rabbit’s trail through the grounds and join in the tea party fun and games.

JLS 1st Sep - biggest boyband of a generation, with special guest Alexandra Burke, Powderham Castle, 6pm.

ClassicalConcerts

Josef Miltschitzky 1st Aug - Exeter Cathedral, 8pm. Adult £7, Students £3.

Paul Morgan 15th Aug - Exeter Cathedral, 8pm. Adult £7, Students £3.

David Davies 5th Sept - Exeter Cathedral, 8pm. Adult £7, Students £3.

FARMERS &Country Markets

Ashburton Local Produce Market Thursday/Friday/Saturday, 9am - 3pm, Tucker’s Yard.

Bovey Tracey Farmers' Market Alternate Saturdays, Union Square.

Buckfastleigh Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 9am-1pm. Town Hall.

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Forthcoming Events


FARMERS &Country Markets

Dartmouth Farmers’ Market 2nd Saturday of the month, 9am w 1pm, Market Square.

Dawlish Local Produce Market 1st Friday of the month, 9am - 2pm, Piazza on the lawn.

Ivybridge Country Market Fridays, 8.30am - 11.30am, The Scout Hut, St Leonard’s Road.

Kingsbridge Country Market Wednesdays, 8am - noon. Town Hall, Fore Street.

Kingsbridge Farmers’ Market 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, 9am-1pm, Town Square.

Newton Abbot Farmers’ Market Tuesdays, 9am - 4pm, Courtenay Street.

Teignmouth Local Produce Market 3rd Saturday of the month, The Triangle.

Totnes Good Food Sunday 3rd Sunday of the month, the market square.

Antique & Flea

Totnes Flea Market Fridays - Civic Hall Square on Fridays.

Vintage Market 11th & 12th Aug - 11:00 till 5:00. Over 30 handcrafted and Vintage inspired stallholders including fashion, crockery and lots more. Cream teas at Jades. FREE ENTRY. Charity raffle in aid of Help the Heroes.

MARKET DAYS

Brixham Arts and craft Market Every Saturday under the old fish market, Brixham harbourside.

Dartmouth Market Every Tuesday and Friday in the Market Square from Easter to October.

Exminster Market first Saturday every month, 9.30am-12.30pm

Ivybridge Market The Scout Hut, St Leonard's Road, Ivybridge. Fridays from 8.30am-11.30am.

Kingsbridge Market Town Hall Foyer, Fore Street, Kingsbridge. Wednesdays from 8.15am

- 12noon.

Newton Abbot Outdoor Market Market Square every Wednesday & Saturday 8am-4pm.

Tavistock Market The Pannier Market, Tavistock. Fridays from 9am-4pm.

Totnes Market Fridays and Saturdays.

EXHIBITIONSSee more on our Art pages overleaf.

Yarner Until 19th Aug - Local Sculptors Reece Ingram and David Brampton with photographer Simon Williams, Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey.

Reaching for Gold Until 2nd Sept - an annual Summer Exhibition will display a selection of new work produced by Members of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen. Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey.

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GENERAL

3rd Fri - Vinyl Avengers, The Green Room, Torquay.

3rd Aug - Funky Munks, Red Hot Chilli Peppers Tribute band, The Jolly Farmer, Newton Abbot.

3rd Aug - Still Life, The Market House Inn, Dartmouth.

4th Aug - Eventine, The Bishop Blaize, Exeter.

4th Aug - Raspberry Fish, The Coach House, Paignton.

4th Aug - The Lateshift, Prospect Inn, Exeter.

5th Aug - Kiss This!, First & Last, Exmouth.

5th Aug - Go Tell Alice, The Dartmouth Inn, Newton Abbot.

8th Aug - Go Tell Alice, The Albert Inn, Totnes.

10th Aug - Phil Smyth, The Winchester Club, Exeter.

10th Aug - The Standbys, The Ship Inn, Paignton.

11th Aug - The Sound, Creeks End Inn, Kingsbridge.

15th Aug - Go Tell Alice, The Albert Inn, Totnes.

18th Aug - Idle Hands, New Inn, Alphington.

18th Aug - Dakota, New Quay Inn, Teignmouth.

19th Aug - New Heroes, The Kings Arms, Exeter.

24th Aug - Eventine, Prospect Inn Exeter.

1st Spet - The Blue Mile, The Bowling Green, Exeter.

1st Sept - Secondnature, The Pack Horse, SouthBrent.

2nd Sept - Go Tell Alice, The Dartmouth Inn, Newton Abbot

7th Sept - The BobKate, The Ferry Boat Inn, Teignmouth

7th Sept - Eat the Rich, The Globe Inn, Lympstone.

15th Sept - Pitchbend, The Coach House, Paignton

21st Sept - Raspberry Fish, Abbfest Beer Festival, Fermoys Garden Centre, Ipplepen.

JAZZ

4th Aug - Take 4, The Ness, Shaldon.

5th Aug - Bohem Ragtime Jazz, The Matchroom, Plympton. £8.

19th Aug - Gambit Jazzband, The Matchroom, Plympton. £8.

2nd Sept - John Hallam & John Wurr, with The Craig Milverton Trio, the Matchroom, Plympton. £8.

16th Sept - New Orleans Heat, The Matchroom, Plympton. £8.

22nd Sept - Just Misbehavin', 40's Weekend, Lupton House, Paignton.

29th Sept - Just Misbehavin', Vintage Fair. The Guild Hall Plymouth.

FOLK ROOTS & ACOUSTIC

2nd Aug - Celine Dos Santos, Acoustic Covers & Originals, Hatts, Exeter.

3rd Aug - James Hollingsworth, Ye Olde Jolly Sailor, Teignmouth.

5th Aug - Decadence, Dicey Reilly's, Teignmouth.

7th Aug - Celine Dos Santos, Offshore Bar Restaurant, Torquay.

8th Aug - Karl Zumar, The Nbi, Exeter.

11th Aug - P.R. Dewhurst, Ye Olde White Lion, Bradninch.

17th Aug - Decadence, Ye Olde Jolly Sailor, Teignmouth.

17th Aug - Maggie Duffy & Mike Weed, Brixham Theatre, Brixham.

19th Aug - the Levi Moretons, The Ship Inn, Teignmouth.

21 Aug - Celine Dos Santos, Offshore Bar Restaurant, Torquay.

7 Sept Celine Dos Santos, Rendezvous, Exeter.

BLUES

1st Aug - Benny Guiter Carr and The Hot Rats, The Royal Oak, Malborough.

4th Aug - Adam Sweet, Evolution Cafe, Exeter.

8th Aug - Stormin Norman, Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth.

22nd Aug - Stormin Norman, Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth.

24th Aug - Martin Weller, Ye Olde Jolly Sailor, Teignmouth.

1st Sept - The Mighty Camel Toe, The White Hart, Chudleigh.

1st Sept - History of Lies, Creeks End Inn, Kingsbridge.

6th Seot - Extractor, The Village Inn, Exeter.

9th Sept - Stormin Norman, The Ship Inn, Teignmouth.

ROCK/H-METAL

Every Thurs - Unstrung Entertainments, The Green Room, Torquay.

1st Aug - Unstrung Entertainments, The Jolly Abot, Newton Abbot.

2nd Aug - Extractor, The Village Inn, Exeter.

3rd Aug - Crossfire, The Coach House, Paignton.

3rd Aug - BarraCodas, Dicey Reilly's, Teignmouth.

4th Aug - Out of The Box, The John Bill, Torquay.

4th Aug - Strange Affair, Dewdrop Inn, Kingsteignton.

7th Aug - Unstrung Entertainments, The Snooty Fox, St Marychurch.

10th Aug - Twilight Zone, The Coach House, Paignton.

10th Aug - Still Life, Dicey Reilly's, Teignmouth.

14th Aug - Unstrung Entertainments, The Snooty Fox, St Marychurch.

17th Aug - Hardwired, The Coach house, Paignton

1st Sept - Switch, The Coach House, Paignton.

7th Sept - K2, The Kings Arms, Kingsteignton.

15th Sept - Ashbird, The Ship Inn, Teignmouth.

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A quartet for all seasons, it can be hot in the winter, cool in the summer, mellow in the autumn and fresh in the spring. For year round pleasure, you need nothing more than Take 4!

Ric White (sax and flute) and Ted Draper (drums) along with Paul Barnham on keyboard and Mike Thorn on double bass play a mixture of mainstream, cool and early jazz which they adapt to appeal to a wide audience. It’s an arresting concoction of show tunes from the 30s, 40s and 50s which can be moulded to provide a restful and melodic background atmosphere in restaurants and special private functions or up tempo for bars and music festivals or for dancing. To book the group, phone Ted Draper on: 01395 277428 or email: [email protected]

Live Music Roundup

Photo courtesy Guy Peter: Take 4

August - September 2012

LIVE MUSIC


Tuesday 7th AugustCELINE DOS SANTOS, OFFSHORE RESTAURANT, TORQUAY www.musicbyceline.com

Born in Brest, a historic French harbour, she grew up and began her journey learning classical piano at the age of 12. After moving to the UK six years ago, when she realised that she needed to expand her passion to further afield, Celine has made a life in the South West’s thriving music scene and beach culture.

Her smokey vocal style, which sometimes has a French accent twist, along with her guitar she crafts deeply self-reflective and emotionally intimate acoustic pop songs. If you wish to hear her mix of acoustic covers and originals she is at the Offshore Restaurant, Torquay for a few dates during August. copyright: Avison Images - Flickr

Saturday 4th August ADAM SWEET, EVOLUTION CAFE, EXETER www.adamsweetmusic.com

Having played in various bands over the last 9 years Adam is now starting to carve out a solo career alongside the increasingly popular band The Perfect Strangers. Whether it’s an electric or acoustic guitar in his hands it makes no difference, the quality and originality shines through. At 24 Adam has an amazing future ahead of him as a songwriter, singer and performer. This budding performer is at The Evolution Cafe on the 4th Aug.

Photo courtesy Guy Peter: Take 4

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Tuesday 24th AugustEVENTINE, PROSPECT INN, EXETER www.eventine-band.co.uk

The band formed around 6 years ago from a close group of friends that happened to share a passion for music. After hours and hours of rehearsals and a slight line up change, Eventine grew to find a truly great sound. To date, they have performed countless live shows in a variety of venues; from outdoor festivals and indoor halls, to the smaller venues such as pubs and clubs. Their sets consist of a mixture of some of the greatest material released over the last 4 decades, ranging from classic rock to funk and dance so don't miss their slot at the Prospect Inn.

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and 'Live Music Roundup' section of this magazine, you should contact the venue in advance to double check that

the dates and times are correct.

Bridge Jazz Club - Exeter“Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life”

The Bridge Jazz Club is the heart of the Exeter jazz scene, meeting in the cellar bar of Bombay Bill's, Bartholomew Street East, on the first Wednesday of the month from 8.30pm.

The Bridge Quartet, led by Pete Canter, has residency and hosts special guests from the South West and beyond - a nominal £2 entry fee goes towards paying for next month's guest artist. There is also a raffle each month with prizes of wine, jazz cds etc - please buy a ticket and support the music.

The ever-evolving Quartet is the nucleus of the Club: musicians who come for the jam session often find

themselves booked to play - October saw Matt Carter and Ronnie Jones join Pete Canter and Al Swainger.

This is the jazz scene as it is meant to be - candle-lit cabaret style seating, a full bar and of course great, live modern jazz: a place for devotees of jazz to listen, and for musicians to meet and play.

The Club thanks Glanville Robinson Solicitors for their support, and Bombay Bills for their participation. But most of all the Bridge Jazz Club is YOU. Support the club by coming

- enjoy a drink, make an evening of it with a meal upstairs - but most of all just come for the music.

www.bridgejazzclub.com www.petecanter.com 07966 034884 [email protected]

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GALLERIES

40th Annual Exhibition Aug - Exhibition of work by the ‘Har-bourside Artists of Brixham’ celebrat-ing 40 years. The Strand Art Gallery, Brixham.

David Young, Aug - an exhibition of detailed and atmospheric oil paintings covering a wide range of subjects. Lime Square, Ivybridge.

Ben Maile Aug & Sept - original paintings by this renowned artist, Artframe Gallery, Plymouth.

Poets and Painters Until 5th Aug - Thirteen artists, some poets, others engaging in painting, printmaking or sculpture, respond to Dartmoor and other locations in the South Hams. Harbour House, Kingsbridge.

Domus De Janus Until 8th Aug - New solo exhibition by Yana Trevail exploring the archaeology of Sardinia, Bowie Gallery, Totnes.

100th Anniversary Exhibition Until 12th Aug - This year's Devon Art Society event is special as it will incor-porate a special extra room dedicated to 100 years of the Art Society St Annes Hall, Babbacombe.

David Barwick Until 20th Aug - Drawings and Paint-ings. The Flavel Art Centre, Dartmouth.

Summer Gold Until 25th Aug - A winning show of warm landscapes and shimmering sea-scapes by gallery favourites - Brown-ston Gallery (see box).

Summer Show Until 28th Aug - Emma Williams, John Brenton, Amanda Hoskin and Richard Burrell will be showing their new paintings accompanied by City Skyline Mosaics by Jude Freeman. D’Art Gallery, Dartmouth.

A Quiet Corner, Until 31st Aug - An exhibition of Devon scenes by West Country painters, David-son Fine Art, Totnes.

Summer Exhibition Until 3rd Sep - new work by gallery artists, including favourites such as Sarah Bowman, Emma Dunbar, Anna Howarth and David Brayne RWS. White Space, Totnes.

BeetleMania Until 8th Sep - A chance to discover more about the how the order known as 'coleoptera' has been portrayed in science, culture and myth. Plymouth City Museum.

Coastlines Until 10th Sep - A collaboration of work by Greg Ramsden and Candy Neubert. Paintings and Poetry inspired by time spent by the ocean. Coves Quay Gallery.

Landscape & Maritime Scenes of The South West Until 15th Sep - Gloss-Art, Exeter.

Devon Shorts Until 15th Sep - Bite-size art at bite-size prices. Original works by gallery artists, Brownston Gallery (see box).

Endless Summer Until 6th Oct - the evolution of surfing by artist Kurt Jackson, Plymouth City Museum.

Celebration Exhibition Until 31st Oct - 40 years of painting by Brixham's Harbourside artists. Paint-ings with a Maritime theme. Strand Art Gallery.

Women in Art Until 2013 - See an impressive selec-tion of fine and decorative artworks from the Museum's permanent collec-tions that either portray or were created by women. Plymouth City Museum.

Arthur Glendinning, 7th to 12th Aug - he finds working on a large canvas truly liberating, Harbour House, Kingsbridge.

Interpretations iii 14th to 19th Aug - Maggie Smith, Sam Gingell and Sarah Harcus interpret the local landscape in different media. Harbour House, Kingsbridge.

Simon Dobbs 20th Aug to 3rd Sep - The Flavel Art Centre, Dartmouth.

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Jen Aitken - "Evening Run" - Brownston Gallery

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Nelson’s Column A point of view!

A Sense of EnchantmentHATS OFF to Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) which walked off with the £100,000 Art Fund prize earlier this summer for ‘museum of the year’.

The award came following the museum’s multi-million pound face-lift that has instilled what the Guardian called ‘a sense of enchantment’ across the galleries and the extraordinary collections they hold.

If you need an excuse for a visit go and look at RAMM’s art collection and in particular a well known iconic image of the Victorian age called The Fair Toxophilites, which has become one of the most famous images of affluent Victorian leisure.

The artist (pictured) William Powell Frith (1819-1909) used three of his daughters as his models. They are (left to right) Alice, Fanny and Louisa. Frith once wrote, “The subject was trifling, and totally devoid of character interest; but the girls are true to nature, and the dresses will be a record of the female habiliments of the time.”

That throwaway line, not to mention that faraway look in the old chap’s eye, may be explained by the fact that his domestic life was a tad off-beat. He had 12 children by his wife, Isabelle, whilst a mile down the road he kept a mistress (Mary Allord, formerly his ward) who bore him seven more. But that’s another story.

What Frith set out to achieve was to record the elegant practice of female archery for posterity and, in that, he succeeded far beyond his own expectations.

This picture – and its story – is only one of hundreds of others in this, Devon’s rich

TWANG! Three of Frith’s 19 children at play

RESTING in this studio, William Powell Frith (Source: wikipedia – ‘public domain’)

Forty names for rainIT IS A MYTH, although a widely held belief, that Eskimos - or to give them their proper name, the Inuit peoples of the Arctic regions - have some 40 names for snow. Here in Devon on the other hand it is a fact that we could have usefully employed almost that same number to describe the many kinds of rain that have fallen on us since summer began.

There has been the all too familiar fine rain of course, warm summer rain, cold drizzling rain, steady rain, driving rain, pelting rain, lashing rain, rain which has come down in buckets full or rain that has manifested itself as stair rods, not to mention the sideways variety designed to soak us to the skin during that brief dash from the car and into the newsagents.

These then are but a few of the more common (and printable) varieties that have reached these parts of

late and deprived us of so much valuable gardening time at this particularly critical season of the year.

Did we get summers like this before 2003, the year the Met Office moved to Exeter and is there any significance in the fact that by contrast Bracknell (their old home) has been under a hosepipe ban since late Spring? Could there be any connection or is this simply the start of another myth, this time put about in retaliation by disgruntled Eskimos?

collection of art treasures. Set aside a time for a look-see the next time you are in Exeter city centre. Admission is free and RAMM is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm but closed Mondays and bank holidays. Visit www.rammuseum.org.uk for the fuller picture.

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Salcombe a Visit...by Philip Hawkins

Question: What do the following people have in common?Former Rugby player and England coach Sir Clive Woodward, singer Kate Bush, chat show legend Sir Michael Parkinson and members of the band Led Zeppelin.Well, apart from the obvious that Sir Michael Parkinson has probably interviewed them all at some point; all have or have had holiday homes in Salcombe!

photography: Nigel Jones

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This popularity among the rich and famous has definitely had its effect on the housing market in Salcombe, where some of the properties that enjoy estuary or sea views can easily be worth around £1.5 million pounds and some can be rented for as much as £12,000 per week during the peak summer season.

One might be forgiven for deducing that Salcombe has an air of exclusivity about it. On the one hand it most certainly does but on the other this does not mean that we ordinary mortals cannot enjoy this most beautiful South Devon town.

So, what is the great attraction of Salcombe? The phrase ‘situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty’ is a very good indication and together with its almost Mediterranean micro climate and perfect sea conditions for sailing and water sports in general, we definitely seem to have a tourist hotspot. It would appear however that Salcombe has not always been so attractive or indeed well known. There seems to be no written record of the town until 1244, whilst this appears to be

comfortably way back in our history, it is in fact rather late, considering that most settlements in the area had already been identified centuries before.

I do not believe that we need to consider that Salcombe deliberately kept itself anonymous to hide a history of smuggling and piracy nor to intentionally deter tourists! The more likely cause is a lack of literate inhabitants (the illiterate leave no records). It is also likely that Salcombe was

but a small fishing hamlet in its very early days. However archaeologists have identified Stone Age settlements on the cliff tops on both sides of the estuary mouth and a recently discovered shipwreck demonstrates the existence of intercontinental trade. Today’s tourists can envelop themselves in nautical history through wreck diving, which is a very popular pursuit in Salcombe.

By the 1790’s Salcombe had begun to develop a significant ship building industry. Around 300 sailing vessels and a handful of steamers were built in Salcombe and around the estuary area during the 19th century, almost all for local owners. Today many local residents still own their own boats but these are mainly used for sport and pleasure, not for trading.

In Salcombe’s early days there was a thriving coastal trade; salt to Newfoundland in Canada and salted fish to Europe. In 1815 the fruit trade developed and with it the ‘Fruit Schooner’ ships were developed – speed being the key factor. Transporting perishable fresh cargo from Spain

Messing around in boats, the order-of-the-day at Salcombe


back to England was not an easy task, Salcombe however prospered well with this trade until about 1875 when competition from iron and later steel steamers forced them out of the market as Salcombe had no access to the materials required to

compete, nor indeed the space that the shipyards of Northern England and Scotland could offer.

Salcombe is still very much involved in lucrative trading but in a rather different style from that of days

gone by. A great deal of this’ trading’ happens in Fore Street which runs parallel to the water’s edge. Here we can find fashionable boutiques, art galleries, a liberal peppering of jewellery stores, cafes, restaurants and bars in abundance, all offering

fine goods and food for sale. The restaurants serve the very best in fresh fish and local meats. Salcombe pubs offer an excellent selection of locally made beer as well as providing a friendly and comfortable atmosphere in which

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A lone seagull enjoying the pool!

Intriguing views across the estuary

Looking across to East Portlemouth


to consume them. Linked to Fore Street via a wide waterside pathway, with superb views across the estuary is Island Street, home to many boatyards. If one should feel the need to take to the water and doesn’t own a boat, there is

no need to worry. Presuming you are a competent sailor, boats can be hired. Otherwise you can hire someone else to take you out or simply catch the usual scheduled boat trips. Indeed for the nautically inclined Salcombe comes very close

to heaven. Even if you are not a competent sailor you can become one. Salcombe has a renowned sailing school run by the Island Cruising Club. There is also a power boat school and Scuba diving is very popular.

Salcombe’s coast line and harbour have always been important in different ways. The Blockhouse at the entrance to the harbour is believed to have been one of Henry VIII’s coastal defences. This fortification fell into disrepair and

Salcombe viewed from Devon Road


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in 1644 Sir Edmund Fortescue of Fallapit House near Kingsbridge was charged with the restoration. It was renamed Fort Charles and following the end of the English Civil War Fort Charles was the last Royalist stronghold in Devon. The devoted Royalists were eventually persuaded to surrender on 7th May 1646. The garrison was respectfully allowed to withdraw with their colours still flying. However, Fort Charles was torn down by order of Parliament who feared that it could become a rallying point for those still sympathetic to the Royalist cause. The remains of Fort Charles, also known as Salcombe Castle, can still be seen today. It is located on a rocky outcrop which is easily reached at low tide.

With so much activity on the waters around Salcombe a lifeboat station is a very important feature and has been since 1869. One always hopes that the necessity to launch the vessel should be rare if at all and would never wish to see the sort of disaster that happened in October 1916. The lifeboat was launched during a furious gale to go to the aid of a schooner, the ‘Western Lass’, which had run aground. The lifeboat's crew managed to row out over the breaking seas and soon reached the ship. However no signs of life were found on board. It was later revealed that all hands of the

‘Western Lass’ had been able to make it ashore unbeknown to the lifeboat crew. During its precarious return voyage the lifeboat capsized and was quickly broken up by rogue

waves and the atrocious conditions. Only two of the fifteen strong crew survived. The names of the lost are inscribed on the town’s memorial in Cliff Road.

Now don’t be alarmed by this tragedy! Nothing even like this is likely to happen to you. Salcombe’s coast is there to be enjoyed! If however you fancy something a

You can park and access the beaches

Much work to be done in Salcombe


On a sunny day Salcombe has the most beautiful vistas

little less demanding than sailing why not try a little sunbathing? A network of ferries operates in and around Salcombe giving easy access to some rather wonderful little coves with soft sand beaches; ideal bathing conditions mainly prevail, or just spread out your towel and doze. Salcombe’s above average climate not only favours

the sunbather but also encourages some unusual wildlife. Salcombe provides a stunning natural haven for nature. Birds f lock here in thousands and the estuary supports a wealth of plants and fish life that flourish in the region's warm climate, boasting many species of plants found nowhere else in the United Kingdom. Dolphins and

Above - This plaque shows Salcombe's involvement in the

historic "D" Day.

Left - Lovely Overbecks House at the mouth of the

estuary which is owned by the National Trust.

Right - take care not to clean your fish here!


Salcombe

fell into disrepair and in 1644 Sir Edmund Fortescue of Fallapit House near Kingsbridge was charged with the restoration. It was renamed Fort Charles and following the end of the English Civil War Fort Charles was the last Royalist stronghold in Devon. The devoted Royalists were eventually persuaded to surrender on 7th May 1646. The garrison was respectfully allowed to withdraw with their colours still f lying. However, Fort Charles was torn down by order of Parliament who feared that it could become a rallying point for those still sympathetic to the Royalist cause. The remains of Fort Charles, also known as Salcombe Castle, can still be seen today. It is located on a rocky outcrop which is easily reached at low tide.

With so much activity on the waters around Salcombe a lifeboat station is a very important feature and has been since 1869. One always hopes that the necessity to launch the vessel should be rare if at all and would never wish to see the sort of disaster that happened in October 1916. The lifeboat was launched during a furious gale to go to the aid of a schooner, the ‘Western

Lass’, which had run aground. The lifeboats crew managed to row out over the breaking seas and soon reached the ship. However no signs of life were found on board. It was later revealed that all hands of the

‘Western Lass’ had been able to make it ashore unbeknown to the lifeboat crew. During its precarious return voyage the lifeboat capsized and was quickly broken up by rogue waves and the atrocious conditions. Only two of the fifteen strong crew survived. The names of the lost are inscribed on the town’s memorial in Cliff Road.

Now don’t be alarmed by this tragedy! Nothing even like this is likely to happen to you. Salcombe’s coast is there to be enjoyed! If however you fancy something a little less demanding than sailing why not try a little sunbathing? A network of ferries operates in and around Salcombe giving easy access to some rather wonderful little coves with soft sand beaches; ideal bathing conditions mainly prevail, or just spread out your towel and doze. Salcombe’s above average climate not only favours the sunbather but also encourages

some unusual wildlife. Salcombe provides a stunning natural haven for nature. Birds flock here in thousands and the estuary supports a wealth of plants and fish life that flourish in the regions warm climate, boasting many species of plants found nowhere else in the United Kingdom. Dolphins and basking sharks are frequent visitors to the estuary waters.

Most plant life adores the climate of Salcombe and nowhere is this more apparent than in the six acre gardens of Overbecks House, situated on the cliffs above Salcombe Bar. In summer the gardens are a stunning sub-tropical rainbow of scents and sights, a positively gorgeous place to be, with a back drop of the fabulous coastal and country vistas. The house itself is partly open to the public in the form of a small museum and café. The rest of the house is a youth hostel.

Further cultural stimulation can be found at Hope Cove Gallery. Situated in Island Street at the top of the slipway overlooking the harbour wall. This stunning space displays a wide range of paintings, sculpture,

glasswork and photography in an informal beachside location and is open seven days a week.

It seems that we have now discovered what is so attractive about Salcombe: Beauty, wildlife, climate, intriguing history and of course the sea. No wonder then that it pulls in so many visitors each year, whether for Regatta Weeks in the summer or for the tranquillity in the winter; “winter in Salcombe is winter only in name” according to Victorian Historian James Froude.

Gone are the days of Mediterranean trading, smuggling and piracy. Here to stay is a haven for tourists and residents alike. So if you are now thinking of booking into one of the many hotels, B&B’s or renting a holiday house (they don’t all cost £12,000 a week) then be warned! If you are averse in any way to sunny warm days, ice cream, sparkling seas, soft sands, ice cream, fine dining, art galleries, ice cream, water sports, nice shops and beautiful scenery then don’t go to Salcombe

– you won’t like it! By the way, did I mention that they make really good ice cream?

Salcombe certainly feels like a tropical haven when the sun's out!


Salcombe's town has real personality, with quirky shops, interesting streets and eateries with views. It makes for a great day out, with plenty of ferries to access the beaches and don' t forget to visit

Overbecks House which has lovely views of the estuary

The Devon countryside can be a spectacular place to visit at this time of year, (depending on the weather of course!). The heathland and moorland is full of fl owering heather and alive with bees and other insects. Hedgerows are fi lling up with Blackberries, Sloes, Rosehips, Haws and Elderberries, as well as many others, providing food for both birds and mammals in the upcoming autumn and winter.By August most young birds have left the nest. Juvenille Kingfishers will disperse to try and fi nd new stretches of water, off ering a great opportunity to see them. An early morning walk on a quiet stretch of river is probably your best chance. Look out for a fl ash of orange and electric blue as they fl y low over the water. Birds that breed further north are already on the move, many wading birds will have arrived from Scandanavia, Iceland and the Arctic. The UK has huge numbers of these birds from late summer onwards, with our rich tidal estuaries providing plenty of food. Some, such as the Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Dunlin and Knot will stay on

the mudfl ats throughout the winter, whilst others such as the Greenshank, Ruff and Whimbrel will have a short stay before continuing their journey further south.By September Swallows will start to gather on telephone wire getting ready for the trip to Africa, Swifts will have already left. Chiff chaff s can still be heard calling on a warm day but by the end of the month most of these will have gone south too and their distinctive call won’t be heard until the following April.Our native mammals will also start to build up their fat reserves for the change of season. Hedgehogs and Dormice will both be out foraging for food in ernest in September, so you may have a better chance of coming across either of these endearing creatures.Our woodlands tend to be rather quiet at this time of year, apart from the odd Robin still singing. But as we get closer to autumn our native mushrooms and fungi begin to show themselves. Incredibly there are over 3000 species in the UK, but do be careful as 14 of them are deadly!

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Rockpool Ramble, WemburyThursday 2nd August 12pmSunday 5th August 2pmThursday 19th August 1pm No need to book just turn up at Wembury Marine Centre.For more information visit:www.wemburymarinecentre.org

Family Fun Day, Andrew’s Wood Nature ReserveTuesday 14th August 11am – 3pmFor more information contact Devon Wildlife Trust on 01392 279244 or [email protected]

Things to do in the South Devon Countryside Bovey Heathfi eld nature reserve open daySaturday 15th September 11am - 4pmJoin DWT for a day of walks and family activities at Bovey Heathfi eld Local Nature Reserve.For more information contact Devon Wildlife Trust on 01392 279244 or [email protected]

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As we move out of August into September there is a sense of change in the countryside. Birds and animals have fi nished raising their young and are begining to think about the approaching winter. In the hedgerows the seeds and berries are ripening ready for the natural harvest of autumn.

The Greenshank is one of many beautiful species of wading birds that arrive on our estuaries in early Autumn

Wildlife Art ExhibitionDEVON OPEN STUDIOS

I will be taking part in Devon Open Studios in September. My studio is based in Farway, near Honiton , and will be open on the 8, 9,13,14,15,16, 20, 21, 22, 23 September. For more infomation please contact me . Email: [email protected]

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The Devon countryside can be a spectacular place to visit at this time of year, (depending on the weather of course!). The heathland and moorland is full of fl owering heather and alive with bees and other insects. Hedgerows are fi lling up with Blackberries, Sloes, Rosehips, Haws and Elderberries, as well as many others, providing food for both birds and mammals in the upcoming autumn and winter.By August most young birds have left the nest. Juvenille Kingfishers will disperse to try and fi nd new stretches of water, off ering a great opportunity to see them. An early morning walk on a quiet stretch of river is probably your best chance. Look out for a fl ash of orange and electric blue as they fl y low over the water. Birds that breed further north are already on the move, many wading birds will have arrived from Scandanavia, Iceland and the Arctic. The UK has huge numbers of these birds from late summer onwards, with our rich tidal estuaries providing plenty of food. Some, such as the Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Dunlin and Knot will stay on

the mudfl ats throughout the winter, whilst others such as the Greenshank, Ruff and Whimbrel will have a short stay before continuing their journey further south.By September Swallows will start to gather on telephone wire getting ready for the trip to Africa, Swifts will have already left. Chiff chaff s can still be heard calling on a warm day but by the end of the month most of these will have gone south too and their distinctive call won’t be heard until the following April.Our native mammals will also start to build up their fat reserves for the change of season. Hedgehogs and Dormice will both be out foraging for food in ernest in September, so you may have a better chance of coming across either of these endearing creatures.Our woodlands tend to be rather quiet at this time of year, apart from the odd Robin still singing. But as we get closer to autumn our native mushrooms and fungi begin to show themselves. Incredibly there are over 3000 species in the UK, but do be careful as 14 of them are deadly!

I am a Devon based wildlife artist. If you would like to view more of my artwork please visit: www.mikehugheswildlifeart.co.uk.

Rockpool Ramble, WemburyThursday 2nd August 12pmSunday 5th August 2pmThursday 19th August 1pm No need to book just turn up at Wembury Marine Centre.For more information visit:www.wemburymarinecentre.org

Family Fun Day, Andrew’s Wood Nature ReserveTuesday 14th August 11am – 3pmFor more information contact Devon Wildlife Trust on 01392 279244 or [email protected]

Things to do in the South Devon Countryside Bovey Heathfi eld nature reserve open daySaturday 15th September 11am - 4pmJoin DWT for a day of walks and family activities at Bovey Heathfi eld Local Nature Reserve.For more information contact Devon Wildlife Trust on 01392 279244 or [email protected]

Beginners Birdwatching Walk at Hackney Marshes and Passage House, Newton AbbotSunday 23rd September 10am -1pm Donation to the RSPB Team would be welcomedCall 01626 821344 for details

Dates for the Diary

As we move out of August into September there is a sense of change in the countryside. Birds and animals have fi nished raising their young and are begining to think about the approaching winter. In the hedgerows the seeds and berries are ripening ready for the natural harvest of autumn.

The Greenshank is one of many beautiful species of wading birds that arrive on our estuaries in early Autumn

Wildlife Art ExhibitionDEVON OPEN STUDIOS

I will be taking part in Devon Open Studios in September. My studio is based in Farway, near Honiton , and will be open on the 8, 9,13,14,15,16, 20, 21, 22, 23 September. For more infomation please contact me . Email: [email protected]

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Nana Cuckoo By FCR Esgen

The massive horse chestnut tree seemed so elusive as it stood snugly behind the ancient cob wall of the vicarage. Whether the vicar was in or out, we children knew that it was well worth running the risk for the chance of finding the conker that would beat all-comers in the school yard.

Our satchels full of round, brown beauties, we cycled down to the end of the vicarage lane where Nana Cuckoo’s old flint cottage stood. The smell of wood smoke made our nostrils twitch as we walked into her front parlour.

We all loved Nana Cuckoo who was the grandmother of my best friend Stephen. Sat, as she was, in her wooden rocker by the open fire that burned all year whatever the weather, her silver hair tied back in a tight bun, she was what she looked like, a survivor from another age.

As children do, we pushed our luck and a week later we were back throwing sticks and anything else we could find at the conkers still left on the vicar’s tree. This time he saw us and candescent with rage flew out of the vicarage intent on capturing at least one of us. We instantly dropped our bounty, tore through a side gate, jumped on our bikes and headed post haste for Nana cuckoo’s. Unfortunately, I hit the

only large pothole in the lane and careered over my handlebars hitting also the rough stone of the road with my head. Nana Cuckoo’s face lit up as we children entered her quaint Victorian world. She did what she could to patch me up and sustained us all with tea and crumpets.

Over forty years later I still have a scar under my right arm to remind me of Nana Cuckoo and those long-off escapades.

Tramping Joe By FCR Esgen

I met Joe recently, sitting on a park bench munching his way through a fourth coconut slice. Joe is one of the last of that honourable band of men we used to refer to as gentlemen of the road.

In his mid-seventies, ruddy cheeked and sporting a week’s growth of beard, he has the clearest eyes of any man I have ever seen.

He passes through our town once a year on his way through southern England from Sussex to Cornwall. Joe likes us here in Devon, he says, because we are so friendly. He left London some twenty years ago for what he candidly refer to as the real life; a life of no rent, council tax, electric light, gas or water bills where he is free to eat coconut slices all day.

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Celebration of Age2nd August to mid-September 2012

An exhibition of photography by Ski Harrison - a collection of black and white portraits of Devon's rural elderly. "My pictures are taken over a period of time, the collection aims to celebrate the long working lives of Devon's rural community."

About the DRA: The Devon Rural Archive is a unique resource dedicated to the history, development and significance of the buildings and landscapes of Devon (and a wide range of other archaeological, historical and architectural topics).

www.devonruralarchive.comBetty Jarvis, at 86, preparing to sweep her chimney, Yelverton, Devon, 1996by photographer Ski Harrison


This walk takes you through some really peaceful countryside, where you're

unlikely to encounter other walkers.You can park close to the church of All Saints, which was built at the order of the pope, after a thirteenth century squire killed a parson of the neighbouring village of Woodleigh, whilst disputing tithes. As restitution, the squire was required to build the church.From the church, continue along the turnpike road and turn left off the main road at the fork, followed by a right turn into the green lane. You will notice on your right, that there is an unusual double bank, the purpose of which was to reinforce main boundaries. What's interesting about this lane is that it's surprisingly unsunken, which goes to show that lanes don't have to be very deep to be

ancient. This lane apparently is Roman, and towards the end, the cobbled surface is visible. When you get to the end of the track at point 4, you need to turn sharp left and continue to Preston Cross along the Anglo-Saxon lane. At the crossroads, turn directly right into the green lane which you need to follow all the way along to Topsham Bridge. Note that part way along, you come to a junction where you need to veer right to continue down to Topsham Bridge.At Topsham Bridge, don't cross the bridge, continue along the road skirting the river and follow it as it finally turns left and upwards. From here continue along the lanes until you reach point 11 and then retrace your steps to point 2 and then point 1 by the church. - Nigel Jones

River Avon

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7 Green lane between 6 and 8 - great for dogs 1 All Saints church at Moreleigh

5 The views down towards the Avon valley


2 Take the left fork, then look for the old track on the right hand side about 100 yards along.

The view between points 3 and 4 This track is Roman apparently and is supposed to dispel the myth that the older the road, the deeper it's cut into the ground - this one is quite shallow.


8 The river Avon from the bridge, follow the road down before it veers to the left.

5 Bit of road here, before turning right at top of the rise (at crossroads) and down green lane.


8 You've just come off the green lane and the bridge on the Avon approaches.

The view between points 1 and 2 The countryside is unspoilt and extremely peaceful.


Many years before I had visited Turkey with my then partner, on a week away, while our respective children spent time with their mainly absent parents. I fell in love with the Dalyan , famous for its amazing Lycian rock tombs, which tower over the river, and for the Logger head Turtle, it is a perfect spot for nature lovers. I returned once again, this time to nearby Fethiye to visit a female friend. She had met a

younger Turkish Waiter and fallen in love, a stereotypical reason why a lot of women tend to end up living there. However she inspired me, not because of her love affair, but because of her life style. She had her own business selling Turkish handicrafts on the internet and to tourists, but also a lovely, healthy life in the sun.

This gave me the idea of setting up my own small business.

Named Turkish Delights, I tried to sell Turkish handicrafts and jewellery, but in not so sunny Devon! I had very little capital, and no experience of running a business. I had to get a part time job working with homeless young people by day and developed my business idea of selling through Turkish parties, craft fairs and a website. The fun bit was trips to Turkey to buy the stock. I made links with a small women’s cooperative, also bought from markets, but my main supplier was my friend. For years I worked hard spending many a weekend with early morning starts doing craft fairs and markets and evenings doing parties and other Turkish themed events, including décor for a Turkish themed wedding. I made links with Belly dancing groups, (I was selling the belts) and recruited them to dance at parties, I even did a class myself. I enjoyed the parties, but we were heading into the recession and people did not seem to have the money to buy luxury items.

By 2009 I had given it my best shot and decided I was ready for a change. My friend was still in Turkey and I decided that I would resign from my part time jobs and try living the dream. I already had a lodger, so I found others to move into spare rooms to help with the mortgage. I took the plunge and knowing no one but my friend and her partner, I rented an apartment for 3 months in Fethiye. I soon made links and had a short spell teaching English at a newly set up school for foreign students. The Fethiye region attracts many expats, mainly retired English people. It is actually nicknamed the English Riviera! Students stay with host families to practice English, so this brought me a bit of income too, and I met some lovely young people from all over the world. It is difficult to get a job

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community project and then travelled S. America on a shoestring, armed with a lonely planet guide and a rucksack! This gave me a new confidence and I realized there is a big world out there to explore and many interesting people to meet along the way. Travelling alone was easier than I expected and I met so many people, though a lot were much younger, and hostels not always luxurious.

Once I returned to Devon, I was soon immersed back in work, but I now realized that travel and new experiences were what I wanted in the future. I also noted how very little seemed to have changed at home and in work place and I decided then that I wanted to get off the treadmill.

Intrepid Melanie Argent

One woman’s effort to make a new life after children and a broken relationship!

I suppose I 've never been very conventional and always wanted

more out of my life than a career and 2.4 children. After my twelve year relationship broke down (now 12 years ago), and after bringing up two step children and one of my own, I found myself living alone with my dog, in my late thirties.

Two years later I decided to take a career break from my stressful job in social services and went to Central America for 6 months where I worked on a

From Devon to Turkeyand back againby Melanie Argent

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the walk was amazing. I was invited to spend the eve back at our destination, because it was the Uzumlu Mushroom festival, an annual event. We consumed

copious amounts of village wine and ate mushroom pancakes under the stars in a local café and I discovered I had a talent for reading coffee leaves! I arrived home at midnight and was so glad that I had taken the courage to go alone.

I cultivated my Turkish friends and became bolder in exploring the area. Public transport is brilliant in Turkey, you can go anywhere remote by bus and its very cheap, though petrol is more expensive than here! I discovered what has become my sanctuary away from the main tourist spot of Olu Deniz. It is a delightful village paradise of Kabak. Set in the mountains on the famous Lycian way walking route, I discovered

a wonderful place to stay called The Olive Garden.

After frequent visits, sometimes overnight, staying in their ensuite cabins, I would recommend the place to those I thought would appreciate the natural beauty, tranquillity and the menu of splendid Turkish food. I became friendly with the owner, who was very pleased with my efforts to promote his place. I suddenly thought it would make the perfect spot for a special interest holiday.

My English friend was also talking about a place to bring an English yoga teacher to. She was inspired by attending his retreat in Spain, wished to go on another, but lacked the funds to go back. Together we approached the owner of the Olive Garden, having worked out costs, before we put a proposal to him. To our surprise he agreed, providing we paid a deposit to reserve the whole venue exclusively for the week. In two months we managed to attract eight people to fly over from the UK to attend our first Yoga retreat at the end of the season, and we also got to take part, as well as organize it! Sadhita the teacher attracted a lot of our customers, who had attended his retreats in Scotland or Spain. I had never done yoga before and certainly not meditation, but it has really helped me to relax and become fitter in my daily life. It was such a success that we are hoping to make it a regular event at the beginning and end of the season. We have booked the venue again as everybody who came agreed, that being set in the mountains above the beach, it is the perfect place.

For now I continue to work for Thomson, but I hope with the many recent contacts I have made that I will be able to set up more special interest holidays, around Turkish cooking, art and culture. I have certainly learnt a lot from my travel experiences so far and hope to be able to carry on living a life between two such beautiful places.

To find out more go to www.bodhiyoga.es or email us at [email protected]

- Melanie Argent

in Turkey, you can’t just work in a bar for example, because it is not part of the E.U. The Only options are tourism or teaching, or doing something creative. However it is cheaper to live and a much healthier lifestyle, as long as one doesn’t live like one is permanently on holiday, partying and drinking in the bars. Food shopping for fruit and vegetables in the market is ridiculously cheap, but I soon learned what half a kilo was in Turkish! Unfortunately due to personal reasons I had to return unexpectedly to the UK during that first summer and did not return again until 2010.

I now needed a more reliable income, with a work permit, so I applied to be a Transfer Rep for a reputable company. My flight back was booked for the day the ash cloud struck, and I found myself instead on a training course in Bedfordshire with many young resort reps, practicing their welcome speeches! After 2 weeks we were deployed to a car park in Calais, France, where we had to see customers safely back to the UK. Life is certainly never how you expect it to be! This was my rude awaking into life as a Transfer Rep. Standing for hours at the airport in uncomfortable heels, waiting for customers and taking them to and from resort in the middle of the night became my routine for six months of the year, 30 paid hours, and sometimes more if there were delays. I cultivated my Turkish friends and became bolder in exploring the area.

Outside of work my aim was to learn Turkish and make some Turkish friends.

In winter I came back to East Devon to get work and see family and friends. I returned last April for a second season as a Rep. However I am not one to let

grass grow. It is not my ambition to be a Transfer Rep forever and in 2011 I met some very inspiring Turkish people and others, and have began to forge what I hope will be a new venture for the future. Early in the season I was keen to escape the tourists with whom I spent many a working hour. I took the risk and joined a Turkish walking group, and was the only English person in a group of about 30. As we zoomed off in the mini bus to our mountain village start point, everyone seemed to be with friends and was babbling away in Turkish, and I couldn’t join in, as I sat nervously clutching my Turkish dictionary! Once on the walk however, people were so friendly, and many spoke some English,

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Rein Tension- Have You Ever Thought About It?

In years gone by riders were often taught to maintain a contact with the horses mouth equivalent to ‘the weight of the rein’. This meant aiming to use the lightest possible contact and applying minimal pressure to the bit at all times, preferably no more pressure than is applied by the weight of the rein. If the rider fails to continually aim for this subtle communication, the horse can become habituated to a greater pressure, leading to a continuing cycle of increased pressure and habituation until more severe bits

are required.It has been recognised by researchers for decades that the bit can induce pain in the horses mouth, even creating physical injury. In particular, the creation of spurs of bone on the bars of the mouth where the bit lies is becoming more prevalent and they have the potential to cause significant pain and distress to the ridden horse. Research has found out some other very interesting issues:-

1. Although a range of rein tensions are demonstrated depending on the response required, just 400g has been shown to produce a sufficient response from horses (even relatively untrained ones) when halting and steering.

2. Rein tension of up to 7½ kilos has been measured in trot. That’s the equivalent of 7½ bags of sugar in one rein!

3. Riders, instructors and judges perception of rein tension is frequently inaccurate when assessed against data obtained from equipment measuring tension.

4. Riders classed as experienced have been shown to create rein tension of between 1 and 6 kilos.

5. Less experienced riders create a greater tension in the reins, especially for turning.

In practice, this means that although a rein tension of just a few hundred grams can be sufficient for effective communication, riders have been shown to use up to 18 times this just in trot. So what about the forces applied to a very small area when the rider is unbalanced or an unbalanced horse is being steered at a canter?

And if a horse can feel a fly land on its neck, what must 7½ kilos feel like on the sensitive tissues of the mouth? Are these concepts made worse because perception of rein tension does not match actual tension?Much more work is needed to quantify the pressure felt by the horse under different conditions but in the meantime every rider can take responsibility for the welfare of the horse they ride by striving for the lightest possible contact. Although frequently used as such, stronger bits are no substitute for training and a supple, balanced horse being ridden by a supple, balanced rider will be less likely to require more severe tack.Of further help to the horse, is if the rider looks in the horses mouth to

assess the conformation and hence the suitability of different bits for that individual horse. Things to look out for are the thickness of the tongue, the height of the palate and the fleshiness of the bars, as all these will influence your choice of bit. For example, it does not necessarily follow that a big horse or a wide mouth will allow for a thicker mouthpiece. One common problem associated with single jointed bits is insufficient room in the mouth for the joint, hence it can dig into the roof of the mouth. This is when the horse will open its mouth and the solution is a different bit rather than a tighter noseband. Other important

considerations when choosing a bit are the horses stage of training and the ability of the rider. Take leaning on the bit as an example, there are many reasons for this which include the horse is physically incapable

of carrying more weight on the hindquarters, the rider does not have a seat independent of the reins or the riders use of the reins is unsubtle or excessive. Whilst a stronger bit may seem like the answer to stopping the horse from leaning, this is treating the symptom and not the cause.There is no quick fix, as training a horse to lighten its forehand takes years of schooling and likewise a rider can’t improve their balance over night. But a commitment to practice does hugely benefit the horse and mean that less severe tack can be used. To put a different perspective

on it- think about how quickly you could stop yourself after running down a steep hill. Would you rather practice so you could physically stop quicker or have someone behind you pulling on your mouth and head?!

Natalie Bucklar-Green gives valuable advice

on various aspectsof horse care and

welfare...

Natalie Bucklar-GreenBSc (Hons), MSc (Equine Science)

Natalie has owned horses for over 20 years and owns East Devon

Riding Academy near Sidmouth. She has previously lectured in

Equine Science to degree level and produced research for preparing Great Britains' equestrian teams

for the Olympics. Natalie provides consultations in all aspects of

Equine Science, including bitting and saddle fitting and has fitted

saddles for competitors at Badmin-ton International Horse Trials.

Horse Care

Rein Tension by Natalie Bucklar-Green

It has been recognised by researchers for decades

that the bit can induce pain in the horses mouth,

even creating physical injury.

Rein tension of up to 7½ kilos has been measured

in trot. That’s the equivalent of 7½ bags of

sugar in one rein!


Aggressive or Frightenedby Kerry Hornett

We hear a lot about aggressive animals, particular dogs,

but there are lots of reasons for apparently aggressive behaviour. The same is true of aggressive human behaviour.

Much of my work is with animals who are labelled as aggressive – dogs, cats and horses. In a very few cases the animal is angry, dangerous and even after therapy is not prepared to change. These animals are dangerous and great care has to be taken in their management and upkeep. In some rare cases the aggression is genetic and unpredictable and therefore extremely dangerous. I have only had 2 cases this extreme and both owners decided to have the dog put to sleep in order to ensure that their unpredictable behaviour wasn’t a danger to humans. In both cases the animal, concerned was so distressed in themselves that I feel it was also a

kindness to bring them some form of peace.

In most cases angry animals have a reason for their anger and once they have been able to express it, they will be prepared to modify their behaviour. Kaspian was a very large horse who had been passed through the hands of many owners. At his previous stable he had a large sign warning that he was aggressive and that visitors shouldn’t come near him. He was moved to a new stable and his new owner, an animal communicator, worked with him in order to help him find a new way of behaving.

Through communication it was discovered that Kaspian was actually grieving for the loss of a special owner and for a way of life which had given him a lot of status and pride. He had been very fond of an earlier male owner, who was remembered

in army uniform. He had somehow been involved in military life and was used to a rigorous routine of grooming and exercise. It was felt that he had been on show and was very proud of his appearance. This had been a very male world and Kaspian had little respect for females. His subsequent female owners had had a very tough time with him.

With care, understanding and a firm hand Kaspian was given back some of his pride. He was also discovered to have a wicked sense of humour and some of his “attacks” were discovered to be a misplaced teasing behaviour. We explained that his size and strength meant that he had to be careful when he joked around. While still imperfect he definitely lost his “dangerous” label and continued to have a useful role in his new world.

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When I left school during the 1939-45

war years I went to work in Seaton's neighbouring village Beer.

It was here that I first heard the old local saying Beer made Brixham and Brixham made the North Sea, and this is true for the first fishermen to travel from Brixham were men of Beer in their small boats.

Leland spoke highly of the daring, skill and courage shown by the fishermen of Beer who were the pioneers of fishing.

The best weather for trawling was a stiff breeze of not less than force six, but this made the old Beer Luggers weather bound on their beach because Beer had no harbour. As a result

Beer became the "mother of trawling" and held its position as the leading fishing port in the country until recent times.

Its great fleet of sailing trawlers remained one of the finest sights in the South West until the first World War.

In the 1840's there were nearly 270 sailing vessels in the port and even by the beginning of the 20th century the numbers stood at nearly 200. At that time Brixham has earned the proud title "mother of the deep-sea fisheries".

In the nineteenth century Brixham fishermen started to fish the North Sea in packs of five or six boats with their "Admiral" in command, and with

the arrival of the steam trawlers at the turn of the century, Brixham men were operating their fleets from Hull, Grimsby and Lowestoft. Hull was the port most used by the Brixham men and as a result many

families settled there.The life of Brixham, for several centuries has been in fishing, ship building,

net making and all the subsidiary trades, it has a strong character of its own

Were there ever a competition to see who in this country worked hardest under the greatest discomfort these fishermen from Brixham would have come high on the list, for those men fishing meant long hours and hard work coupled with the fact that a good catch did not necessarily mean a good profit.

Brixham sailing trawlers during the 19th century were very seaworthy and could withstand any bad weather. Most of them were owned by men who had gone to sea at an early ageand served an eight-year apprenticeship.

Local historian Ted Gosling remembers the hardy trawlermen of Brixham

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Brixham sailing

trawlers during the

19th century were very seaworthy and could

withstand any bad weather

The Fish Market, Brixham


These hardy independent fishermen contributed to Brixham prosperity for many years. Such was the importance of the local fishing industry that until 1900 when the Brixham Pure Ice Co. was set up in the town, Norwegian ice ships used to bring ice from Stavenger to Brixham in four days. It was brought packed in sawdust and stored in the Ice House on the quay.

Again the skill of the Brixham ship builders was recognised when J.W. and A Upham were the ship builders picked to build the replica of the Mayflower in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to America, they had at that time (1955) been building wooden vessels for more than 150 years and could call on craftsmen with father to sun reputation for ship building.

Ted Gosling

Brixham Harbour c1928

The Fish Market, Brixham c1932


Brixham trawlermen c1930

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like Arkansas? Fair enough, it’s

bigger than us but that particular

southern state of America sets

out to welcome visitors with over

1000 miles of solid swathes of wild

flowers alongside its main roads.

Yes, we mark our county borders

with metal signs saying ‘Welcome

to Devon’ but we can do better

than that, surely? This wet

spring and summer has seen a

marked proliferation in some

magnificent arrays of wild

f lowers, particularly ox eyed

daisies - but stunning as they are,

they are not exclusive to Devon.

Could we at least think about

saying ‘welcome’ to our holiday

visitors and ‘welcome home’

to we natives with stretches of

wildflowers hundreds of metres

long at our border crossing

points? Costly?

Not so. Devon already has a

booklet covering every aspect

of highway maintenance, all

costed out and budgeted for. This

is what it says on the subject of

wildflowers:

In certain areas naturally

occurring local species of

wild f lowers are scarce and

consideration is given to

enhancing such roadside verges

with an appropriate wildflower

mix, either separately or

incorporated in a grass seed mix.

Only seed of a native provenance

will be used. The mix should be

specially selected to suit local

conditions and the intended

scheme objectives following

consultation with the County

Ecologist.

The general aim is thus to provide

the most appropriate species

ecologically and aesthetically,

but in addition, offer the option

of increasing the range of

indigenous species.

Great stuff. Could we then now

think about moving on beyond the

ox eyed daisy please - beautiful

though it is in its profusion - and

think ‘welcome to Devon’ with

mile-long garlands of colour

that would set us apart from the

rest? That would clearly involve

chatting up the Highways Agency

as well, but is that a problem?

For a glimpse of the Arkanas

wildflower programme go to:

www.arkansashighways.

com/wildflower_program/

wildflower.aspx

To download a copy of Devon’s

booklet touching on the subject

go to:

www.devon.gov.uk/

vergesbooklet.pdf

or call Environment, Economy

and Culture Directorate, County

Hall, Exeter. Telephone: (01392)

382847.

Welcome to Devon?Let’s start saying it with flowers

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WHY CAN’T DEVON be more

like Arkansas? Fair enough, it’s

bigger than us but that particular

southern state of America sets

out to welcome visitors with over

1000 miles of solid swathes of wild

flowers alongside its main roads.

Yes, we mark our county borders

with metal signs saying ‘Welcome

to Devon’ but we can do better

than that, surely? This wet

spring and summer has seen a

marked proliferation in some

magnificent arrays of wild

f lowers, particularly ox eyed

daisies - but stunning as they are,

they are not exclusive to Devon.

Could we at least think about

saying ‘welcome’ to our holiday

visitors and ‘welcome home’

to we natives with stretches of

wildflowers hundreds of metres

long at our border crossing

points? Costly?

Not so. Devon already has a

booklet covering every aspect

of highway maintenance, all

costed out and budgeted for. This

is what it says on the subject of

wildflowers:

In certain areas naturally

occurring local species of

wild f lowers are scarce and

consideration is given to

enhancing such roadside verges

with an appropriate wildflower

mix, either separately or

incorporated in a grass seed mix.

Only seed of a native provenance

will be used. The mix should be

specially selected to suit local

conditions and the intended

scheme objectives following

consultation with the County

Ecologist.

The general aim is thus to provide

the most appropriate species

ecologically and aesthetically,

but in addition, offer the option

of increasing the range of

indigenous species.

Great stuff. Could we then now

think about moving on beyond the

ox eyed daisy please - beautiful

though it is in its profusion - and

think ‘welcome to Devon’ with

mile-long garlands of colour

that would set us apart from the

rest? That would clearly involve

chatting up the Highways Agency

as well, but is that a problem?

For a glimpse of the Arkanas

wildflower programme go to:

www.arkansashighways.

com/wildflower_program/

wildflower.aspx

To download a copy of Devon’s

booklet touching on the subject

go to:

www.devon.gov.uk/

vergesbooklet.pdf

or call Environment, Economy

and Culture Directorate, County

Hall, Exeter. Telephone: (01392)

382847.

Welcome to Devon?Let’s start saying it with flowers

DISCLAIMER - All material in this magazine is copyright. The publishers are notresponsibleforanycosts, lossordamagesufferedbyanyperson,persons,orcompanyasaresultofanyadvertisementorarticleinthismagazine.Advertsareacceptedontheunderstandingthatdescriptionsofgoodsandservicesarefairandaccurate.Allartworkis accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given by the owner foruseinthispublication. Theopinionsandcommentsexpressedarepurelythoseoftheoriginators.Wedonotendorseanyproductsorservicesadvertisedwithinthismagazine.Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is correct, the publishers takeno responsibility for any errors or omissions. Any person or persons undertaking thecircularwalkfeaturedwithinthispublicationdoessoentirelyattheirownrisk.Ifyoutakechildrenordogsonthewalk,theywillrequiresupervision.WestronglyadvisethatpriortotravellingtoanyoftheeventslistedinourWhat'sOnsections,thatyoucalltheeventorganiserstocheckthattheeventisrunningatthetimesanddatesspecified.




London02076 294141





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INVESTMENT & FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS PARTNERSHIP LLP

IP

&

The Partnership

Helen and Ian have worked together for a number of years and in 2011 they decided to pool their considerable experience by creating a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) which is directly regulated by the Financial Services Authority. With premises in South and East Devon, clients are able to have face to face meetings to discuss their fi nancial plans. The partnership is ready to meet the challenges of the Retail Distribution Review next year and is committed to off ering fully independent advice on a fee basis.

Experience Matters

Between the partners they have over 50 years' experience of providing independent fi nancial advice. This considerable experience enables them to help clients plan realistic fi nancial goals and to implement recommendations whilst responding to changes in the stockmarket and legislation. Both partners are required to keep their technical knowledge up-to-date regarding changes to investment markets, products and legislation.

Our Service

There are three levels of service. Firstly, our Asset Management Service, which is aimed at clients who want a comprehensive service covering all aspects of their fi nancial planning. Secondly, our Valuations Service, which is aimed at clients with existing investment portfolios and is designed to give them a consolidated over view and regular monitoring. Finally, a Transaction Service which is designed to provide one-off advice without on-going servicing.

Ready to meet new challenges

Next year, the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) will introduce a number of changes. Firstly, charges will be clearer with independent fi nancial advisers arranging an agreed up-front charge instead of commission. Services will be clearer, only independent fi nancial advisers will be able to off er whole of market advice whilst other advisers will have limitations. Your service will be more professional because independent advisers will have to meet higher standards of qualifi cations and on-going professional development.

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IP

&

The Partnership

Helen and Ian have worked together for a number of years and in 2011 they decided to pool their considerable experience by creating a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) which is directly regulated by the Financial Services Authority. With premises in South and East Devon, clients are able to have face to face meetings to discuss their fi nancial plans. The partnership is ready to meet the challenges of the Retail Distribution Review next year and is committed to off ering fully independent advice on a fee basis.

Experience Matters

Between the partners they have over 50 years' experience of providing independent fi nancial advice. This considerable experience enables them to help clients plan realistic fi nancial goals and to implement recommendations whilst responding to changes in the stockmarket and legislation. Both partners are required to keep their technical knowledge up-to-date regarding changes to investment markets, products and legislation.

Our Service

There are three levels of service. Firstly, our Asset Management Service, which is aimed at clients who want a comprehensive service covering all aspects of their fi nancial planning. Secondly, our Valuations Service, which is aimed at clients with existing investment portfolios and is designed to give them a consolidated over view and regular monitoring. Finally, a Transaction Service which is designed to provide one-off advice without on-going servicing.

Ready to meet new challenges

Next year, the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) will introduce a number of changes. Firstly, charges will be clearer with independent fi nancial advisers arranging an agreed up-front charge instead of commission. Services will be clearer, only independent fi nancial advisers will be able to off er whole of market advice whilst other advisers will have limitations. Your service will be more professional because independent advisers will have to meet higher standards of qualifi cations and on-going professional development.


t. 0845 351 9928



Where to invest for growth?

A lthough the Global outlook for recovery is generally pretty downbeat, there are still opportunities for

capital growth.

The FTSE All Share Index produced a return of just over 3% for the fi rst half of this year. However, by having a diversifi ed portfolio giving exposure to global stock markets it would have been possible to achieve a return of over 5% particularly when it includes exposure to small companies and Emerging Markets. The following portfolio, made up of 18 funds from 14 diff erent fund management companies, is in the High Medium risk category and may not be suitable for every investor but there are ways of altering the asset allocation to reduce risk, which will of course reduce the potential return.

If you want to make sure your own portfolio is providing you with access to a diverse range of assets we can provide you with an analysis, together with an assessment of the level of risk your portfolio represents.

Please note that this article expresses the views and opinions of Investment & Financial Solutions Partnership LLP. The information contained in this article is for information purposes only and does not constitute advice. If you don't understand its contents please seek independent fi nancial advice.

Investment & Financial Solutions Partnership LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. The Financial Services Authority does not regulate all forms of Estate Planning.

Helen Mulvaney (Partner)BA Hons, Dip M. DipPFS

Helen has recently been awarded her Diploma and intends to continue her studies towards the Advanced Diploma. Helen is married with 2 young sons and therefore much of her spare time is spent with her family. She enjoys travelling and is particularly interested in art and history. She has a strong appreciation of Devon and the special quality of life that can be enjoyed living here.

Ian Pennicott (Partner)DipPFS

Ian is working towards his Advanced Diploma in fi nancial planning with the intention of becoming Chartered. However, in his spare time he enjoys hashing (a social running group), playing trombone in a jazz band and cooking. Ian and his partner Cathy enjoy their regular family Sundays.


t. 0845 351 9928


IP

&


Although the Global outlook for recovery is generally pretty downbeat, there are still opportunities for capital growth.

The FTSE All Share Index produced a return of just over 3% for the first half of this year. However, by having a diversified portfolio giving exposure to global stock markets it would have been possible to achieve a return of over 5% particularly when it includes exposure to small companies and Emerging Markets. The following portfolio, made up of 18 funds from 14 different fund management companies, is in the High Medium risk category and may not be suitable for every investor but there are ways of altering the asset allocation to reduce risk, which will of course reduce the potential return.



Although the Global outlook for recovery is generally pretty downbeat, there are still opportunities for capital growth.

The FTSE All Share Index produced a return of just over 3% for the first half of this year. However, by having a diversified portfolio giving exposure to global stock markets it would have been possible to achieve a return of over 5% particularly when it includes exposure to small companies and Emerging Markets. The following portfolio, made up of 18 funds from 14 different fund management companies, is in the High Medium risk category and may not be suitable for every investor but there are ways of altering the asset allocation to reduce risk, which will of course reduce the potential return.


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20%

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5%

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11%

20%

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IP

&



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