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Happy New Year!


Welcome to Your January West Devon Diary!


Greetings from an Ancient Brit!


Former Tavistock resident Ron Hellier relives happy memories of times gone by in his beloved home town. ..................Page 4


Are you being chased for money you do not owe? Advice from your local CAB............................................Page 7


Comic Opera in Tavistock Out and About


Roderick Martin discovers that ‘Am Dram’ in Tavistock was as popular in the past as it is today ..................................Page 12


Your essential guide to events in Tavistock and the surrounding area begins on .........................................Page 15


The Surfers Return


Tavistock Computer Recycle & Training are once again selling and surfing in the Pannier Market Shops .....................Page 26


News from Tavistock Peace Action Group An update on recent activities from TPAG....................Page 27


TIM & Tim’s Top Tips


Essential advice from our IT Experts at Chez Vous ....Page 28 Sound Medicine


Cool Runnings ★COMPETITION!★


Win a family ticket to “Horrible Histories” at Plymouth Pavilions - the FUN way to learn! See Page 18


Healing Practicioner Wendy Scott explains the mysterious power of sound .............................................................Page 29


Paul Fox reveals his favourite time of the year for running on the Moor........................................................................Page 34


Ever Wanted to Write a Historical Novel? A new book from local author Myfanwy Cook will show you how ...............................................................................Page 36


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