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On the road

Land Rover Defender 110 D250 S

By Rob Auchterlonie @robauchy

TO be a defender you have to stand It’s taken them a long time to replace the iconic
tall in most situations – and the 4x4 Defender, and probably a lot of questioning
motoring world is no different. whether they could or should, but be thankful
they have.
Consequently, the Land Rover Defender is big. Instead of wearing the utilitarian badge, the
Not huge and ungainly, but big in a reassuringly new Defender proudly shows off the latest in
tough sort of way. technology and luxury – but it can still roll its
In much the same way as its legendary sleeves up and get down and dirty if needed.
predecessor, in fact, but now it’s literally world’s There’s a level of refinement in use that could
apart from its more agricultural ancestor. It’ll still only be dreamed about years ago. Gone is the
perform the tasks for which the name Defender thudding suspension, distinct lack of comfort
still evokes unbridled confidence when the going and overall basic level of everything.
gets tough on steep slopes and muddy fields, The 3.0 litre diesel under the bonnet here seems
but it will also find a ready market in more urban remarkably subdued in use, yet still hints at the
surroundings for those who like their transport levels of grunt available when needed. Open
to have a more luxurious feel. The latest Chelsea road motoring is now actually a joy to undertake,
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The accent is most definitely on a Inside you’ll find expose screw heads and a
far higher degree of comfort for the refined rawness to the cabin hints of the past - but
occupants, whatever situation they all wrapped in a very much more user friendly
find themselves in. package.
There’s a generous supply of cup- What else does it come with? A fairly hefty price
holders, power outlets and air vents tag, but also a level of 21st century coollness.
around the cabin. Overall refinement
is good and the front seats have plenty FASTFACTS:
of adjustment, so you can easily find
the most comfortable position. Land Rover Defender 110
S trim here gives you extra kit such as Price: £52,985 (£66,015 as tested)
automatic headlights, and there are Engine: 3.0 litre, six cylinder, diesel
also clever touches to help you with Power: 245bhp
towing - the on-board cameras assist Torque: 420lb/ft
when lining-up a trailer, while the air Transmission: automatic
suspension can raise and lower to Top speed: 117mph
make hitching-up easier. 0-60mph: 7.9 seconds
The ClearSight system is another handy addition Economy: 32.2mpg
and comes with Mirror or Ground functions. The CO2 emissions: 230 g/km
rear-view mirror can be used normally, but is also
able to display a rear-facing camera feed when © Wheelwrite.co.uk 2022
the rear screen is too dirty to see out of. The only
drawback with using the camera is your view aft
can re restricted to the roof rails of the vehicle
behind!
Defender comes with air suspension, twin speed
transmission, , locking centre and active rear
locking diffs and Land Rover’s latest Terrain
Response tech.
There are three diesel engines on offer: the D200,
D250 and D300 with 197bhp, 247bhp and 296bhp
- all versions of a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder in-line unit
with mild-hybrid tech.
There’s a definite nod to the previous model in
terms of its overall look, and the proportions are
Defender-like, but everything’s bigger and chunkier.

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Dear Totnes
Directory
Reader

You will have read about the exciting The Totnes Heritage Trust, together with the Friends of
plans to restore and renew St Mary’s St Mary’s, are working with the church to bring about
Church, a building that is on the the project and has pledged to raise £60,000 locally
Historic England’s Heritage at Risk towards the cost. So far, thanks to a great deal of
register. The project, once completed, hard work and many generous people, we have raised
will create a fresh and inviting interior. £30,000 and the aim is to raise the remainder by the
The collapsing Victorian floor will be end of this year.
replaced, new heating and toilets will be Can you help us reach our £60,000 target by the end
installed and flexible-seating options of 2022? Your support for this project, the largest in
will enable the church to be used by the centre of Totnes for many years, will mean a great
many more people in the town for a deal to everyone who is working on the project and
wide range of community activities. your donation, whatever its size, would be hugely
It will be an exciting new community appreciated.
facility in the centre of the town.
Further details of the project and how to make a
The latest news is that we have now been awarded donation can be found at www.stmarystotnes.org/
£100,000 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund to donate or by bank transfer to Totnes Heritage Trust,
progress the project development plans following account no 39969468, sort code 30-90-89.
which we will making an application for a further grant
to allow us to start the work in restoring and renewing Or you can send a cheque made payable to Totnes
St Mary’s Church. Heritage Trust to The Secretary, Totnes Heritage Trust,
Golden Oktober, Jubilee Road, Totnes TQ9 5BP.
Thanking you in anticipation.

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PET CARE

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With summer now in full swing, warmer “If you’re concerned, note the car’s registration,
weather and longer days offer the perfect and if you’re at a supermarket or public venue,
opportunity to pack up the car and hit ask the staff to make an announcement to alert the
the road. But what can start out as a fun, owner to the situation. If possible, someone should
relaxing day in the sunshine can have tragic stay with the car to continue to monitor the dog.
consequences for dogs, who can sadly suffer
from heat exhaustion after being left in a car. What to do in an emergency

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Leaving a dog “If the situation becomes critical, you may feel you
in a car on a warm day, even in a shaded location need to break into the car and perform emergency
with the windows open, can create a potentially first aid. If you decide to do this, please be aware
fatal situation. Parked cars can reach incredibly that, without proper justification, it could be
high temperatures within minutes which inevitably classed as criminal damage and you may need to
will cause a dog’s body temperature to rise very be prepared to defend your actions in court. Always
quickly, leading to heatstroke. Heatstroke can cause inform the police first of what you intend to do and
seizures, organ failure, and even death. No matter why, take images and footage of the dog and record
what season it is, if you see a dog in distress left the numbers of any witnesses to the incident.
unattended in a car, you should always act quickly.
“Start to cool the dog down immediately while
What to do if you see a dog in a hot car someone contacts a local vet for advice. They may
advise taking the dog straight to them for emergency
“If you see a dog that has been left on their own in care, but make sure they are being cooled on the
a car on a hot day, assess the situation first before way. Move the dog to a shaded, cool area and pour
acting. If the dog is panting heavily, appears lethargic small amounts of room temperature water onto their
or drowsy, is drooling excessively or is vomiting body. Offer the dog small amounts of cool water,
or unresponsive, they could be showing signs of but do not force them to drink if they don’t want to.
heatstroke – in which case, you should seek help Continue to pour small amounts of water onto their
immediately. body, until their breathing begins to settle or you
arrive at the vets. Even if the dog appears to fully
“Many people’s first response in this situation may recover, always take them to your nearest vet for a
be to contact an animal welfare organisation, but check over.”
these inspectors do not have powers of entry and will
still require police assistance. Because of this, it’s best PDSA is the UK’s largest vet charity providing a vital service
to call 999 – heatstroke is a life-threatening situation, for pets across the UK whose owners struggle to afford
and sadly, police regularly deal with these incidents. treatment costs for their sick and injured pets. For many
vulnerable pets, PDSA is there to help when there is
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“If the dog isn’t displaying any obvious signs of of People’s Postcode Lottery helps us reach even more pet
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The Meandering
Naturalist

In search of
Manx Shearwaters

by COLIN HAIR

The British Isles are of global shearwaters began to successfully breed again on
importance for breeding seabirds St. Agnes and Gugh free from the risk of their eggs
with over four million pairs from twenty being eaten by the rodents. The Island of Lundy
five species. In March each year three now hosts around five thousand Manx Shearwaters
hundred thousand Manx Shearwaters due to the elimination of rats which had reduced
arrive on islands around our western the breeding population to just three hundred pairs
shores to breed. Most are found on the island in 2004.
of Rum in Scotland and off the Pembrokeshire
coast on Skomer, Stokholm and Middleholm. On a On our journey across to Annet and St. Agnes a few
recent trip to the Isles of Scilly I joined a late evening shearwaters were seen flying low over the waves
‘shearwater special‘ boat tour to watch this elusive with black wings outstretched, so low that they
species gather off the Island of Annet where a appeared to shear the water. As the sun began to set,
relatively small number breed. the birds gathered on the sea waiting for darkness
before returning to their chicks with that day’s catch.
Shearwaters do not breed until they are five years While at sea the birds are quiet but on their return to
old and pair for life. The female lays just one egg land they are said to create a haunting cooing call.
each year in burrows dug by both birds several feet In the autumn they will fly ten thousand kilometres to
underground. On Rum they nest on high ground but winter off the coast of Brazil before returning to the
on Annet they burrow into grass covered slopes. In same burrow to breed the following spring.
recent years the Isles of Scilly Seabird Recovery
Project set about eliminating the brown rat from The Manx shearwater is long lived with the oldest
St. Agnes and the nearby island of Gugh. It is recorded ringed adult from Bardsey Island off Wales
thought these rats found their way onto the islands living for over fifty years and this particular bird
from wrecked ships in the eighteenth century with would have flown an estimated five million miles in
an estimated thirty five thousand rats across the its lifetime.
Islands. Once the rats had been eradicated the
Perhaps the most lasting memory of my holiday
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Manx Shearwater gliding over the surface of the sea:
long may it continue!

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Rural affairs

Trespass and rights of way

Why is this important?
All land is owned, public access is governed by legislation which prescribes for a
variety of access levels. Trespass and abuse of rights of way can have a significant
impact on landowners, farmers, livestock and wildlife. It can lead to conflict between
users and can place individuals at risk of injury from livestock or other landscape
features.

What do you need to do?
Ensure responsible and considerate use of rights of way. Check permissible use using
maps and local authority information and do not deviate from the waymarked route.

How can you prevent this?
 Enjoy the countryside but keep to waymarked routes and abide by the
Countryside Code taking particular care to leave gates as they were found.
 Keep your dog under close control and do not allow them to stray from the
waymarked route particularly where access is across agricultural land.
 Landowners, in conjunction with other relevant bodies, should ensure public
rights of way are appropriately marked and kept clear of obstructions.
 Understand waymarks and signposting and accurately follow the prescribed
route.

Footpaths are waymarked using yellow arrows and are restricted to
walkers only.
Bridleways are waymarked with blue arrows and are restricted
to walkers, horse riders and cyclists.

Restricted byways are waymarked with purple arrows and are restricted
to walkers, horse riders, cyclists and horse and cart

Byways open to all traffic are used by walkers, horse riders, cyclists
and may legally be used by wheeled vehicles they are waymarked with
red arrows.

The Devon and Cornwall police rural affairs team have produced a calendar which highlights
rural issues throughout the year to focus problem solving activity for police, partners and
public with key messages and prevention activity.

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