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piecemaker ladies make their Point

South Hill Piecemakers chairperson Kath Buck presented a cheque for £2,250 to Precious Lives charity representative Judy Pride at Golberdon Village Hall on Monday, from proceeds raised by their quilt exhibition held in the hall earlier this year.

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Another post office may be lost

EMERGENCY talks are being held in Calstock after the shock announcement that the village post office is to close next Monday.

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Come along to organisation day

IT’S ALL happening in Callington this Saturday, with a day of communication, fun and play.

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Granite troughs stolen

CALLINGTON police are investigating the theft of two granite troughs from the Lower Kelly area of Calstock between August 26 and 27.

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Road speed concerns

PROPOSALS to extend speed limits at Callington and Gunnislake are being considered as part of a review by Cornwall Council.

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Thumbs down for new abattoir plan

PLANS for an abattoir in a moorland hamlet near Mary Tavy were last week rejected by Dartmoor National Park Authority’s planning committee, writes Nigel Canham.

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LOVING THE FLAVOUR!

MORE than 400 people were drawn to Beaworthy last week for the Ruby Country Partnership‘s first celebration of local food and drink.

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Celebrating tinners’ great courts

A UNIQUE event is due to take place in West Devon later this month, marking the great court of Devon tinners, which took place in the middle of Dartmoor 500 years ago.

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Party at the pool

A PARTY with a difference is being held in Tavistock next week.

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Put the kettle on — it’s time for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning!

BREAK out that crockery, put the kettle on, it’s time for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning — and you can play a part.

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Apply now for secondary school place in 2011

FAMILIES across Devon can now apply for a secondary school place for their child for next year.

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Dog show helps Wingletang

A DOG show held in Tavistock raised £250 for the Wingletang Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre at Brentor run by the Margaret Green Foundation.

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Flying high on soaraway Saturday

IT was up, up and away last weekend as the familiar sight of hot air balloons returned to grace the skies of Tavistock after a break of three years.

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Nominations wanted for Park protector award

TO celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2011 the Campaign for National Parks (CNP) is launching the Park Protector Award — a new initiative that aims to showcase the work of inspiring individuals and ambitious projects committed to protecting all 13 National Parks of England and Wales.

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Diamond day for Eric and Enid

ERIC and Enid Jarman from Tavistock celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a party held at Tavistock Cricket Club on Saturday.

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Producing a fine show in Halwill parish

THERE were more then 500 entries at this year’s Halwill Flower and Produce show at the village’s parish hall on Saturday.

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Charity auction of art works

THERE may be a bidding war this weekend in the name of charity as local artists’ work is put up for auction.

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Club will extend warm welcome to new helpers

A WEST Devon social club for adults with learning disabilities is appealing for volunteers to help it expand and offer additional activities.

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Free films for school students

SCHOOLS in and around Tavistock and Okehampton are being encouraged to take part in National Schools’ Film Week by exploring the educational benefits of a trip to the cinema.

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Lots to do at the pre-school fair

THERE will be fun and games galore at Lewdown Recreation Field on Saturday September 11 when Lewtrenchard Pre-School holds an event within the village fair.

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