West Devon Diary!
Bird Report
Martin Iddon brings news of his latest sightings ............................................Page 4
TIM & Timʼs Top Tips
IT advice from our experts..................Page 9
Can you solve the puzzle of the Mystery Object?
Mary Freeman from the Local History Society suggests a solution...............Page12
A Marathon Task!
Help Local woman, Gail Downham, raise funds for CLIC Sargent.....................Page 19
A Big Hello from Tavistock Pannier Market!
Brett Kinsman-Daw begins a new monthly round-up of news from Tavistockʼs “Jewel in the Crown”........................................Page 20
Whatʼs On
Donʼt miss a thing in April - events start on ..........................................................Page 22
COMPETITION!
Have fun and learn at the same time - ʻHorrible Scienceʼ tickets will go to our competition winner this month
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Speed Alone Does Not Kill
Mike Gill of Dartmoor Motorcycle Training explains why...................................Page 34
The Secret of Witches Butter
Ann Pulsford and the jelly fungus found on Dartmoor ........................................Page 36
The Yellow Brain Fungus
Brooke Westʼs hilarious tale of a condition we might all like to have!................Page 37
Fabulous Faberge!
Maria Harrington on the history of the decorated egg ................................Page 38
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Gail Downam from Tavistock is running the London Marathon to raise funds and aware- ness for CLIC Sargent (Caring for Children with Cancer) See Page 19 to find out how you can help
uk.virginmoneygiving.com/GailDownham Picture by James Bird
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