15 November 2007 - The Society invites expressions of interest from anyone who would like to manage a small high quality cafeteria in the newly opened garden at Mary Newman's cottage, selling teas, coffees, homemade cakes and similar items of the highest quality.  If this interests you, contact Brigette 01579 384381.

18 November - This years traditional Christmas carol service at Mary Newman’s Cottage will take place on Tuesday 18th December, and with the Elizabethan garden project now completed, visitors will also be able to enjoy the carols in the new courtyard area to the rear (weather permitting of course).

Bedecked with holly and good cheer, Christmas at the Grade II listed cottage in Culver Road, Saltash, can be a highlight of anyone's festivities. With traditional carols, an open fire, mulled wine and mince pies, it's the perfect start to your Christmas celebrations. Everyone is invited to either join in with the choir or retire to an adjoining room to talk with friends old and new, and enjoy the atmosphere.

But book early! Although there is more space in the cottage and garden the event grows more popular every year.  Tickets cost £3.50 each, which includes your first glass of wine and mince pie. The doors are opened at 6.30p.m. and the choir begins at 7.00p.m. For more information, or to reserve tickets, call 07767 444816.

6 December - Weir Quay Public Consultation Meeting at Bere Ferrers Parish Hall Friday 7 and Saturday 8 December.  Further details here. http://www.tamarvalley.org.uk/latestnews.asp The Society will be considering the options and responding so if you have any points you would like raised, and cannot attend the public meeting, pass them to the Webmaster.

13 December - Details of the Weir Quay project and how you can have your say are here.  Feedback forms designed for the purpose are here.

8 January 2008 - Happy New year to all our visitors. 

WANTED for our Newly Furbished   Kitchen at Mary Newman’s Cottage

 As the 2008 season draws closer we are looking for a person to undertake the running of our small but well equipped kitchen.

We envisage offering Teas, Coffee, Light Refreshments which can be purchased by persons visiting the Cottage and Garden, and also as somewhere people can “just pop in” for a Coffee in the delightful peaceful garden.

We have a small courtyard which will have tables and chairs if people wish just to sit an take in the view, and there are also seats scattered around the garden for those who just wish to wander.

Please contact 01579 384381 if you think you might like to be involved of for further information.

14 January - The Community Showcase, Saltash is at the Town Hall, Saltash on 16 February. Come and see what the Tamar Protection Society is all about and meet some of the members who will be pleased to tell you all about the Society and what its aims are.

27 February -Notes of the Port of Plymouth Liaison Committee

13 March - Take a Virtual Tour of Mary Newman's Cottage from this page.

28 April - A BBC documentary piece about the creation of the Elizabethan garden at Mary Newman's Cottage will be shown on ‘Inside Out’ on BBC 1 on Friday May 2nd (I believe it is at 7.30 but check the time on the day of the broadcast).

29 April - Saturday 3rd May is Saltash May Fair day.  Why not visit our properties on the same day?

10 May - Children from Hyde Park School visited the cottage on 13 March.  here is an extract from the letter received after the visit.

Visit to Mary Newman’s Cottage, Saltash 13^th March 2008.

On Behalf of Year 1 Team at H.P.I.S I should like to express our sincere gratitude for allowing us to visit this amazing attraction.  All the children (and adults) were extremely impressed with the  Cottage, and the very informative team of volunteers who were present on the day to answer the numerous questions the children posed.  I wish you every success with your Elizabethan attraction and look forward to possibly visiting again next year. 

Jo Carpenter

Year 1 Team Leader

Why not come along and see for yourself.  Opening times are here.

12 May - Two of our volunteers, Margaret Mabbitt and Joan Robinson, tell what it like to be a warden at Mary Newman's cottage.  Read about it here.

16 May - Three items today.  We were pleased to note that the recent television program featuring Mary Newman's cottage seems to have drawn in extra visitors.  We hope that the forthcoming article in the Sunday Times supplement will increase the numbers even further. We are also pleased to now be able to offer plants from the garden for sale at the cottage.  These are modestly priced and will make a welcome addition to anyone's garden or window box.  Finally, those who remember the Drawn To The Valley exhibition in 2007 will be pleased to know that the event will take place again in 2008, date to be advised so watch this space.  Those who didn't visit last year may be pleasantly surprised if they are able to visit this year.

30 July - Local Artists again choose Society properties for their exhibitions.  Free entry between 30th August to 7th September.  Read about it here

30 July - The AGM of the Society will be held on Thursday 16 October.  Details may be found here.

17 September -  Read the minutes of the Board meeting held in August here.

7 October - Latest Newsletter

9 October - Saltash Christmas Lights will be switched on at 1700 on 29 November.  Elliots Store will be open to visitors from 1400 to 1630.

30 October - Notes of the latest meeting of the Port of Plymouth Marine Liaison Committee may be found here.

12 November - Minutes of the Board meeting held in October are here.

24 November - This year’s traditional Christmas carol concert at Mary Newman’s Cottage will take place on Tuesday 16th December, and visitors will again be able to enjoy the carols in the Elizabethan courtyard area to the rear of this enchanting building.

Bedecked with holly and good cheer, Christmas at the Grade II listed cottage in Culver Road, Saltash, can be a highlight of anyone's festivities. With traditional carols, an open fire, mulled wine and mince pies, it's the perfect start to your Christmas celebrations. Everyone is invited to either join in with the choir or retire to an adjoining room to talk with friends old and new, and enjoy the atmosphere.
 
Although there is more space in the cottage and garden this year, the event grows more popular and as it is 'First come first served', arrive in plenty of time to get your place.  Tickets cost £3.50 each, which includes your first glass of wine and mince pie, and all proceeds help with the ongoing volunteer work at the cottage. The doors open at 6.30p.m. and the choir begins at 7.00p.m.

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