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1.

St Mary’s Church
Restoration Project
awarded £100,000 grant
by The National Lottery
Heritage Fund

Regular readers will already know of the work that the church council are committed not just to improving St
Totnes Heritage Trust is undertaking to restore and Mary’s as a place of worship but to enable it to be used
renew St Mary’s Church on behalf of the parochial for a wide range of community events.
church council and, with so much support locally,
funds for the project have been steadily growing. “The beautiful interior and the fine acoustics has always
made St Mary’s a great venue for musical events but
And now, thanks to hard work and perseverance, the restored church will have the space for a much
the Trust is delighted to announce that the project wider variety of arts based and community activities
has received initial support from The National Lottery for people of different ages and interests.
Heritage Fund for the St Mary’s Church project, made
possible thanks to National Lottery players. “And in addition, the planned sympathetic changes
will serve to enhance this 500 year old building so
Development funding of £100,000 has been awarded that people will be able to see and enjoy more fully the
to help Totnes Heritage Trust progress the plans to history of the church.”
apply for a full National Lottery grant at a later date.
We asked John to remind us what the restoration
“The success of our Heritage Fund development plans will involve. “The collapsing Victorian floor is in
application means we can really get down to some a dangerous condition so this will be replaced with a
serious planning,” said John Birch, Chair of the new floor and many of your readers will be relieved to
Totnes Heritage Trust. “We have appointed Benjamin know that the inadequate heating system will also be
+ Beauchamp as our project architects, a firm with a replaced. Also, the current pews make for inflexible
great deal of experience of restoring church buildings seating and restrict the activities that can take place
and which shares our vision for St Mary’s.” in the church. Different seating options will be
considered to enable the church to be used for a full
We asked John to explain what lies ahead. “We are now range of community activities. There will also be the
entering the development phase which involves all the addition of toilets which currently are sadly lacking.”
planning works involved in delivering the project” he
said. “In addition, during this phase we will need to do A big thanks goes to National Lottery players,
more fund raising and this will be led by the Trust and who raise the money to support projects such
the Friends of St Mary’s. The Trust and the parochial as this.

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PET CARE

How to protect image: shutterstock.com
your pet against
tick season “There are several products, including collars, tablets,
and spot-on treatments that will kill ticks, often before
As we approach the warmer months, they have the chance to spread diseases. Some
many of us will be looking forward to products such as the Seresto Flea and Tick Dog Collar
spending more time outdoors with not only kill ticks, but repel them too, and have a long
our pets. While summertime brings lasting effect. Don’t wait until you see a tick - it’s best to
many joys, it also marks the start of use these treatments year round as prevention. Speak
tick season, meaning now is the prime to your vet to find the right preventive treatment for
time to get your pet protected. your pet, and make sure you are buying a reputable
brand.
PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Ticks are small
parasites which feed on human and animal blood, Signs of Lyme disease
meaning they can transmit dangerous diseases and
nasty infections, such as Lyme disease. There are lots of “Not only are ticks unpleasant, but they can also be
ways we can prevent our pets from getting ticks, and it’s dangerous if left untreated. Some ticks in the UK carry
important to know what to do if we spot one. Lyme disease. Symptoms include a high temperature,
joint pain or swelling, and a lack of energy – all of which
Prevention is key can come and go and may appear several weeks or
months after the tick bite. Ticks also carry other nasty
“The best way to avoid your pet getting ticks is diseases that are on the rise due to the increasing
prevention, and it’s essential to take extra precautions number of pets travelling or being imported from
in the warmer months, between May and September. abroad. If your pet is showing symptoms of Lyme
Ticks are more common in long grass, wooded and disease, or is otherwise unwell following a tick bite,
moorland areas – especially where other animals such contact your vet immediately.
as deer roam. If ticks are a problem where you live, try
to avoid letting your pooch explore in these commonly PDSA is the UK’s largest vet charity providing a vital service for
affected areas and stick to paths where possible. pets across the UK whose owners struggle to afford treatment
costs for their sick and injured pets. For many vulnerable pets,
“Regularly check your pet for ticks, especially after PDSA is there to help when there is nowhere else for their
spending time outdoors – pay close attention to owners to turn. Support from players of People’s Postcode
between their toes and on their face, around ears and Lottery helps us reach even more pet owners with vital advice
in their groin, armpits and tummy areas. Ticks are tiny and information. www.pdsa.org.uk
when they first attach, before growing significantly after
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What to do if your pet has ticks

“I would always recommend visiting your vet in the
first instance, as professional treatment is best where
possible. If you do need to carry out tick removal at
home, then the easiest method is with a special ‘tick
removal tool’, using a rotating motion. It’s important not
to pull, crush, or squeeze the tick, as this may result in
part of the tick being left behind which can increase the
risk of disease. If you’re not sure how to do this, speak
to your vet, as they will be happy to show you.

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On the road

EThLrEeeC-sTyRwIaCy to go

Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition Pro Power
By Rob Auchterlonie @robauchy

THREE is a very significant number The aim from Volkswagen is, by 2029, to have sold
for Volkswagen, and it doesn’t mean 20 million vehicles built on its all-new modular
third time lucky – they definitely got electric drive platform. If this is the way motoring is
things right twice before with the to go, then have no fears.
Beetle and the Golf. I’m more than happy to endorse it after a week
with the ID.3. While there will be nothing to replace
The new ID.3 heralds the beginning of the third the sound of a lusty V8 going about its business,
major chapter in the history of the German it’s not a crime to revel in the more sedate progress
marque, their first purpose built electric vehicle of an EV, where wind and tyre noise are your only
developed from the ground up for zero emission companions. And occasionally Ken Bruce.
motoring. Actually, using the term ‘sedate progress’ is a
bit misleading. Electric propulsion is instant
And as it’s created from a blank sheet of paper, propulsion, so if you need to you can hit the 62mph
the end result is an interesting mix. It’s a car with a mark in not a lot over seven seconds, and while
footprint the same as a Golf, but with a wheelbase it tops out at 99mph that’s never going to be an
and interior space to rival a Passat. Throw in a issue. We’re not talking about breaking records
turning circle very similar to the up! city car and off here, more a case of doing something to break the
the line acceleration that rivals the Golf GTI. Quite a stranglehold we have put on the environment.
mix of abilities, it has to be said.

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It’ll mean a change for us all, with lots of There are two regeneration modes and while
little changes along the way. Little things retardation is good on the open road, you need to
like remembering the gear selector is on the use the brake pedal around town.
right hand stalk behind the steering wheel, It is, quite simply, a very enjoyable and user friendly
and that you really don’t have to do much car to drive. And with a claimed range of 260 miles
other than unlock the car with the remote on a full charge, there’s no need for the range anxiety
key and slip behind the wheel to find it is that clouded earlier EVs.
ready for business.
It’s designed to be simple to use with almost FASTFACTS:
all functions operated by touch controls or
via the “Hello ID” intelligent voice control, Volkswagen ID.3 1st Edition Pro Power
which allows you to talk to the car to control Price: £38,880 (£39,500 as tested)
infotainment and climate functions. Powertrain: electric motor powered by
The central touch screen might take a day Lithium-ion battery
or two to get your head round as there is Power: 201bhp
a lot to take in and it does mean you have Torque: 229lb/ft
to take your eye of the road to perform Transmission: direct drive single speed gearbox
tasks. Much better is the display ahead Top speed: 99mph
of you through the steering wheel which 0-62mph: 7.3 seconds
is a model of clarity and simplicity in the Economy (range): 260 miles
information it gives you. CO2 emissions: 0g/km
ID.3 is rear wheel drive, with the motor and
gearbox (which have a combined weight of © Wheelwrite.co.uk 2022
90kgs) located on the rear axle. It handles
pretty much like most hatchbacks, with
steering that keeps you in touch with what
the front wheels are up to.
As already mentioned interior space is more than
acceptable, being in the Passat class, and behind
the wheel there’s more than enough room to get
comfortable for your journey.
Perhaps surprisingly it’s fitted with drum brakes at
the rear, but its stopping power is mostly taken care
of by the regenerative braking system.

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