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“the S60 oozes modern design”

Steering has a lightness and From its distinctive headlights FASTFACTS:
precision that makes manoeuvring with their Thor hammer-shaped
what is  a decent sized car easier daytime running lights and Volvo S60 T8 AWD
than you might expect, and the indicators to the tail-lights that
added benefit of all wheel drive emphasise the car’s rear haunches, Price: £49,805 (£55,805 as tested).
means the Volvo has a level of grip the S60 oozes modern design.  Engine: 2.0 litre, four cylinder,
that is reassuring through a series of You’re just about as well protected petrol: 87bhp electric motor
corners. It has a chassis that is well as the occupant of Airforce One in Power: 303bhp
able to deal with the performance on a modern day Volvo – lots of safety Torque: 295ib/ft
offer – 0-62 in 4.6 seconds proves it’s equipment comes as standard. And Transmission: eight speed
no slouch. of course there’s that impeccable automatic
Volvo fit and finish. Top speed: 155mph
The spacious and generously 0-62mph: 4.6 seconds
equipped cabin is devoid of One thing is sure – if you want a Economy: 122.8-176.5mpg
superfluous buttons and switches, fast executive saloon that doesn’t CO2 emissions: 39g/km
and dominated by the Sensus nine hail from Germany, this may well
inch touchscreen in the middle of be the car for you. No flared arches, ©Wheelwrite.co.uk 2020
the dash that controls just about shouty exhaust or big air intakes,
everything you might need to alter at but what you do get is Volvo’s
any given point. fastest accelerating production
car. It’s just that to look at it you
wouldn’t think so.

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The Meandering
Naturalist

In search of holly

by COLIN HAIR

Holly is a source of joy at this time@Shutterstock It is unusual in having separate male and
of year with its red berries and shiny female trees, termed dioecious, with only the
evergreen leaves. The berries are an @Shutterstockfemales producing berries. And to complicate
important food source for thrushes things further those glorious berries should
both for our resident mistle thrushes technically be called drupes!
which jealously guard their trees and Pollen is transported between trees in the
also migrating redwings and fieldfares. spring by insects and the berries are carried in
Once our winter thrushes arrive from Russia the intestines of thrushes in the autumn. The
it does not take long before they devour all prickly leaves provide protection for nesting
the holly berries in a frenzy of feeding. birds and food for the insects including the
My photograph was taken beside St John holly blue butterfly and various moths. Given
the Baptist church at Lustleigh in October. the nature of those leaves it is surprising to
St Mary’s church at Totnes also has a fine find that deer will browse from holly in the
holly tree. Holly has a long connection winter and are therefore important in deer
with Christianity; however its association parks.
with man pre-dates the birth of Christ. The Looking at place names existing today such
early Christian missionaries blended their as Hollins, Holm, Holler, Hollyoaks and
messages with local traditions and beliefs. Hollywood demonstrates our ancestors
Holly and decorated trees were used close connection with Holly. The fine grained
symbolically by new Christians as they had hard wood is useful for furniture making and
been in their pagan days. turning.
Holly is a native tree of the British Isles Kew Gardens is home to the UK National
being present before the island was created Seed Project which stores over ten million
by rising sea levels after the last ice age. seeds from our tree species to guard our
biodiversity and increase our knowledge to
better understand tree management in the
landscape. The scientists found that it was
difficult to encourage the seeds to germinate
and it took three cool winters before the
dormant seeds bust into life.
Enjoy our wildlife this Christmas as you walk
in our glorious Devon landscape.

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Caring for your pet

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Christmas
survival guide
for pets

How to keep your furry friends “Because cats like to be high up, Christmas trees can
safe and happy this festive season. make a tempting climbing frame for them. Sadly
vets see injuries at this time of year due to falls and
It’s the most wonderful time of the year toppled trees so never leave your pet alone in the
and with Christmas a family celebration, room with the tree and keep doors closed when you
many owners will be sharing the leave the room. Decorations such as tinsel, baubles
festivities with their pets too. So PDSA and ribbon might seem like fun to inquisitive pets,
vet Vicki Larkham-Jones is sharing her but can quickly become choking hazards, so keep
top tips for a pet-safe Christmas. them well out of reach from probing paws.
“Pets are often attracted to things that are new
“We all want to enjoy Christmas and share the fun and interesting, especially if they make an unusual
and excitement with our pets,” says Vicki. “But sound or have an unfamiliar texture or scent. As
for some pets it can be a stressful and possibly long as they are safe, and don’t scare the pet, this
hazardous time. So we need to take a few simple can provide excellent mental stimulation.
steps to help them. “Smaller pets, such as rats, rabbits and hamsters
“Pets have no perception of Christmas, so for many have different behavioural needs. For example,
animals it can come as quite a shock when they small pets need stimulating toys to prevent
suddenly find their home filled with intriguing boredom and a fabric tunnel can provide all sorts
decorations, unfamiliar food and noisy houseguests. of fun for ferrets. Rabbits need plenty of exercise
“To help minimise any stress, make a cosy ‘den’ and if your bunnies live indoors, they might like
for your pet in advance so they can escape from all to demolish that cardboard box you don’t need
the comings and goings if things get too busy for or even push around a scrunched up piece of
them. A quiet room with their own bedding and discarded wrapping paper. Mice and rats like to
blankets is ideal for dogs, while cats feel safest when explore mazes so think about how you could create
they’re high up. Cat trees with posts, platforms and one using safe materials like ink and glue-free
boxes to hide in are available from reputable pet cardboard. Remember that pets like these can have
shops and could make for a nice early Christmas a short attention span, so you need to provide
present. different things that you change frequently to keep
Vicki adds: “Get your pet used to feeling them amused and entertained.”
comfortable in their den ahead of Christmas by
giving them healthy treats when they are relaxed For more pet care tips log onto
so they associate the den as a pleasant place to be. www.pdsa.org.uk/pethealth
If your pet is easily stressed out, you can also place
a pheromone diffuser near to the den. These release
calming scents only our pets can smell.

PDSA is on a mission to educate the nation on pet wellbeing and is delighted that funding
from players of People’s Postcode Lottery is helping the charity to continue this vital work.

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on 01803 220454

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residential & commercial • interior and exterior painting & decorating • repairing &
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Professional painters and decorators in Totnes. We are a friendly, family
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Index...

Accountants & Book Keepers Dog Grooming Plumbing & Heating
Darnells 45 Urban Paws 57 Aldred Gas Services 65
MAP 45 Eco Fuels 55 Chris Dunn 64
Adult Education 36 Bond Eco-Fuels 53 DMC & Son 61
Learn Devon 47 Electrical Appliances 61 Moreheat 64
Air BNB 69 Totnes TV & Electrical 53 Sam Davies 64
Salcombe Air 61 Electrician 34 Podiatry & Foot Health
Art Gallery 59 Positive Safety 14 Footworks 33
Bowie Gallery 30 Totnes TV & Electrical Pre-School
Bathrooms 29 Embroidery 5 Little Monstarz 41
Tiffany 66 Ravenspring 44 Printer
Totnes Tile & Bath Studio 64 Farmers Market 15 PDS Print 47
Beauty Treatments 68 Tuckers 33 TQ Print & Design 17
Lisa Mann 48 Financial Services 15 Property Maintenance
Natural Body Sculpt 52 Clarity Wealth Management 25 Nick Massey 63
Building & Construction NJD Wealth Management 23 Sam Davies 64
Robert Mann 2 Fishmonger 25 Pub
Sam Davies 52 Cormacks Seafood 23 Cott Inn 9
Bus Time Table 49 Fitness Training / Classes 25 Removals
Totnes Town Bus 48 Fitness Factory 35 Beacon Park 18
Car & Van Rental 48 Food Retailer 47 Restaurant & Cafe
Alchemy Cars 49 Totnes Refillery 17 Waterside Bistro 13
B.H. Autobodies 57 Garden Centre 35 Roof ing
Car Repairs 58 Longcombe Cross 35 JME Roofing Services 67
Arbow Garage 60 Gardening & Landscaping 66 School
B.H. Autobodies 67 A.J. Paine & Sons 31 KEVICC 38
Harrison’s Garage 15 Dartington Garden Services 71 School Uniforms
Totnes Auto Services 41 Devonshire Landscapes 15 Lawsons 15
Car Sales 67 South Hams Garden Services 71 Self Storage
Alchemy Cars 35 Gift Shop (on-line) 55 Totnes & Dartington Self Storage 19
Harrison’s Garage 67 Artful Bobbin 61 Signage
Carpenter 34 Graphic Design 59 Day Signs 34
Complete Carpentry 53 PDS Print 71 Solicitor
Carpet & Flooring 45 TQ Print & Design 15 Windeatts 72
Carpetwise 66 Greeting Cards 31 Storage
Totnes Flooring 40 Artful Bobbin 45 Beacon Park 18
Carpet Cleaning 67 David Furler 47 Totnes & Dartington Self Storage 19
Neils 63 Gutter & Fascia Cleaning 59 Takeaway Food
Caterer 63 Your View 66 Cott Inn 9
Galloping Chef 27 Hairdresser 55 Pie Street 11
Childcare 27 Smittys 62 Waterside Bistro 13
Little Monstarz 57 Homeware Taxi
Chimney Sweep Harris & Son Badger Cabs 18
Dart Chimney Sweep Services Lawsons South Hams Taxis 40
Christmas Cards Ironmonger Television Repairs
David Furler Harris & Son Totnes TV & Electrical 53
Cleaning Joinery Tiles
Neils Bond Totnes Tile Studio 59
Clothing Kitchens Town Council
Ravenspring Tiffany Totnes 20
Computers Totnes Tile Studio Tree Surgeon
A&A Computing Kitchenware A.J. Paine & Sons 23
Conveyancing Harris & Son Tutor
Francis Parffrey Lawsons Karen Allen 40
Damp Proof ing Leafl et Distribution Under Floor Heating
Robert Mann Totnes Directory Totnes Tile & Bath Studio 59
Dance Classes Legal Services Weight Loss & Diet Planning
Buckingham Dance School Francis Parffrey Tanya Woods 31
Decorating Centre Letting Agent What’s On
Berry Primrose Properties Extinction Rebellion 53
Decorating & Painting Lighting Window Cleaning
Select Decorating Company Anna Whetstone Your View 66
TQ9 Painting & Decorating Locksmith Yoga
Dental Implants Teignlocks Forge Yoga 33
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• Paints and varnishes
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trusted advice

While we pride ourselves on our legal knowledge,
we also make sure that we explain things clearly and
simply, in plain English. We’re not interested in jargon or
long-windedness. And we’re professional, but distinctly
unstuffy. We think you’ll notice the difference.

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